Kansas City Sun

The Sun Wishes All Its Friends and Subscribers a Merry Christmas Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 17. The Sun W Sun W [Name not visible in the image] PROF. J. R. E. LEE. The brilliant and hard working Principal of of this city, who in less than four months has c ople of this city by his earnest and conscientious munity spirit and to bring about a better fellow colored citizens of this community. Coming fr ee years of training, he has proven to be a real l e Sun is proud of him, proud of his achievements, cent spirit he has aroused in this community race. hard working Principal of either four months has ea nest and conscientious about a better fellow community. Coming fr proven to be a real le bud of his achievements, died in this community The brilliant and hard working Principal of the Lincoln High School of this city, who in less than four months has endeared himself to the people of this city by his earnest and conscientious efforts to broaden the community spirit and to bring about a better fellowship among the white and colored citizens of this community. Coming from historic Tuskogee with years of training, he has proven to be a real leader of his people and the Sun is proud of him, proud of his achievements, and proud of the magnificent spirit he has aroused in this community for the betterment of the race. A BRILLIANT PAGEANT A Beautiful Spectacle. Perhaps the most inspiring event in the history of our people in this city was the musical-gymnastic carnival rendered by over two thousand school children at Convention Hall last week. The affair had been under way for several weeks and had called forth the best efforts of the teachers and pupils of the different schools. Under authority of the board of education the regular school supervisors took charge of the activities and carried out their work with great vigor. Naturally, however, the burden of the preparation fell upon the principals and teachers who must perform all the details of countless rehearsals, costuming and rounding up. The remarkable success of the entertainment shows how well these all worked for the common end. The program began with an overture by the orchestra of the Lincoln High school. Then came a number designated "Playground Activities" and illustrating the various forms of supervised play as practiced in the Kansas City schools. This was carried out most interestingly by the Blue Valley, Wheaty, Douglass, Penn, Attucks and Booker T. Washington schools. Dumb bell exercises by the Garrison school was a fine feature and was followed by a chorus of nearly nine hundred children who sang "Soldiers of Peace," directed by Mrs. Bessie M. Whitely, supervisor of music. Accompanying music for the chorus and all the drills was furnished by the orchestra. The Attucks, Douglass, Garrison and Wendell Phillips schools gave a high class exhibition of school cadet marching exercises. This was followed by free gymnastic exercises by the Penn, Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, Bruce, Wheatly and Sumner. If anything were needed just at this time to add more interest to the program and break whatever monotony it may have possessed it was furnished in the "Horse Show and Merry-Go-Around," put on in six ring circus fashion by the little wee tots of the Attucks, Lincoln, Garrison and Douglass kindergarten. It was a great hit as well as a number of great merit. Wand exercises by the Wendell Phillips was a good number to follow. Folk dancing has for several years been a feature of the recreation work at the Lincoln school, and for this occasion two new and graceful dances, "Santiago" and "Cinderella," were given by the pupils of that school. The Attucks followed this with a "Combination Drill" that was one of the features of the evening. "Dutch Lullaby" was rendered by a chorus of sixty voices from the Lincoln High school, under the direction of Prof. F. J. Work. "May Pole Dances," undoubtedly the most difficult undertaking of the entireprogram, had been reserved for the closing number of the program and assigned to the pupils of the Attucks, Lincoln, Douglass, Garrison and Wendell Phillips. It was a beautiful spectacle in which the work of the Lincoln and the Douglass deserve special mention. The attendance was large and enthusiastic, many white people occupying the boxes and encouraging both the schools and the charitable object of the undertaking. Several local clubs and organizations had box reservations, and the beautiful decorations of these gave an attractive setting for the exercises. All honor to our splendid principals, The Kansas City Sun teachers and children for the excel- ence of this delightful affair. May it become an annual event is the wish of the Sun. The Metropolitan Jubilee Singers will give a sacred concert at Highland Avenue Baptist church Monday night, December 27. The program is said to be one of the finest and everybody is headed that way. The company is now at its best and no efforts will be spared to please. They have made a hit everywhere they have played, and the people say there is none better. Admission 25 cents. Pastor C. A. Buchanan says COME. OUR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION GIFT! All of our Old Subscribers who are square and 2,000 New Subscribers can secure the SUN—the Best Negro Newspaper published in the West for $1.00 for the year 1916. THIS REDUCED RATE HOLDS GOOD ONLY TO JAN. 31 Every person sending us five new subscribers will receive the SUN free for 1916 or $1.00 in cash Write for sample copies. NELSON C. CREWS, Editor Bell Phone East 999. 1803 East Eighteenth Street, Kansas City, Mo. WHAT A TIME. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATULDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1915. The beautiful altar of St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church (for Colored) at 16th and Lydia avenue, secured through the splendid work of Father Cyprian, the priest in charge, who has endeared himself by his self-sacrificing labor to Negro Catholics and Protestants alike. The Sun is proud of St. Monica, the Catholics of Kansas City and especially Father Cyprian, who is the right man in the right place. May his shadow never grow less. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ALLEN CHAPEL AT 5:00 A. M. Christmas morning services at Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte streets, will be held promptly at 5 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Thomas, will preach from the subject, "From Manger to Throne." Invitational—"Seeking to Save." The choir, under the direction of Prof. R. G. Jackson, is composed of a chorus of forty, and the entire chorus will be heard at 5 o'clock, and also both morning and evening services Sunday. The following is the program to be rendered: A WHOLE LIE, An article appears in the Journal last Monday morning, possibly inspired by some jealous Negro, concerning the Community meeting at Lincoln High School, at which Mr. Fred C. Trigg was the speaker, that was a tissue of falsehoods from beginning to end. In the first place, it said there were about three hundred, when there were fully 1,000 of the most representative Negroes of this city present to greet the speaker; secondly, they charge the speaker with making a political harangue under the guise of "Good Citizenship," when in fact he delivered one of the most brilliant, pungent and forceful addresses that the editor ever listened to, and he has had the honor of listening to the most distinguished speakers of the nation; thirdly, it said he was heckled so that he became peeved, took his coat and hat and left, while the truth is he was unable to leave for half an hour after the meeting was closed on account of the great number of men and women who crowded around him to shake his hand and to thank him for the hopeful and helpful message he had brought to the colored people that day. A silly attempt was made by outsiders to inject a splash of politics into the meeting, but it was promptly subdued by the brilliant principal, and the Sun has no hesitancy in declaring that it was the most brilliant, enthusiastic and interesting meeting that has ever been held among the Negroes of this city. The editor of the Sun is not a Star follower, now a commission government advocate, but a rock-ribbed Republican, who believes that party is capable of solving all the great economic questions of city, state or nation, but withal believes in truth, justice and fairness and congratulates the Star upon having upon its staff a man possessing the intellectual brilliance and democratic spirit of Mr. Fred C. Trigg. Prof. Wm. H. Dawley, the efficient chairman of the local committee of the State Teachers' Association, has issued a very interesting report of the proceedings' of the recent convention, in which he has a splendid word to say for the Negro press. The Sun from now until January 31 at the special rate of one dollar. ry Ch M. B. M. SIR JOHH LANGE. "and Blind Boone sixth annual tour the Sun wishes them I Missouri's "grand old man," and Blind Boone, the world's greatest musician, who report their thirty-sixth annual tour together as the most successful in their history. The Sun wishes them long life, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. OPEN HOUSE JAN-ARY 1. In accordance with its usual custom the Sun will keep open house at its offices, 18th and Woodland, Saturday, January 1, from 1:00 to 7:00 p. m. A souvenir portrait of the late Booker T. Washington will be given to all callers. The full force of the Sun will be on hand to receive our friends and subscribers and they are all invited to come. Mrs. R. W. Huff has returned from a very pleasant visit at her old home, Fort Smith, Ark. HIS THANKSGIVING. By James M. Harrison. Good Lawd, Ah's thankful dat it ain't no wusser than it is. An' Ah kin sorter git about wid mah old rheumatiz; An' dough de price ob eberyt'ing Jes seems to tek a race— Ah's thankful dat de 'possum hangs aroun' old place. Ah's thankful dat de fros' done mek de 'simmons drop aloose, An' dat me an' Liza habs some An' shou dis g —Jour At W Choice Fancy Bana Fancy base Grape Fancy Assort Candy CU Bloom 25 MISTLE We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. Christmas HH LANGE. Blind Boone, the world's greatest musi-annual tour together as the most suc-ishes them long life, a Merry Christmas By James M. Harrison. Good Lawd. Ah's thankful dat it ain't no wusser than it is. An' Ah kn sorter git about wid mah old rheumatiz; An' dough de price ob eberyt'ing je seems to tek a race— Ah's thankful dat de 'possum hangs apoun' de same old place. Ah's thankful dat de fros' done mek de 'simmons drop aloose. An' dat me an' Liza habs some chic'ens on de roost. Ah's thankful, Lawd, foh dese gifs, an' many udders mo— Dat you done kep' de hongry wolf fom hangin' 'round mah do'. Ah's griteful foh dese few stran's dat's lef on mah old haid. An' dat Ah's 'mongst de libbin' an' ain't y jined de daid; Ah's thankful foh de cacle ob de lil' domnicker hen— Dat we kin live lak hi' tone, wid some po'k chops now and den. An' wen mah foots was soah an' tiahed, clammin, up de road. You hab allus been 'roun' jes to lighten up mah load; An', Lawd, Ah feels so happy dat Ah klin sing and pray— Oscar Hardin, one of the youngest as well as the best colored officers on the Metropolitan police force, was the first colored man to pass the severe and exacting examination of the Police Relief Association, and was made a member of that organization a few days ago. The only other colored member is Officer J. W. Williams. Officer Hardin is one of the finest young men of the race, courteous, kind and courageous; has never had to be reprimanded and has faithfully carried out the orders of his superior officers. He is a Missouri boy, thirty years of age, six feet one and a perfect specimen of physical manhood. He is well liked by his brother officers, white and colored, and always has a pleasant smile and a courteous manner to all. Such men reflect credit upon the race and usually make warm friends among the whites that is helpful to us all. The Sun, as well as the race, is proud of Officer Hardin and his splendid record. at lowest prices Special prices on Xmas trees and decorations for Sunday Schools, public schools and societies. Order early. PRICE. 5c. HIS THANKSGIVING. A FINE OFFICER. CUT FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS oxy) 70 “ ” fe PORO a So The Password Aegean LI car? 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LAING Hair Dressing Taught in All Branches, Manicuring, Facial Mas- sage, also Hair Dressers’ Supplies, Combings Made Over. ‘We guarantee to Cure Different Scalp Diseases by Giving Different Scientific Treatments. Manufacturer of instantaneous hair dye in black, brown, and blonde. Manufacturer of all kinds of human hair goods, refined, bleach, and dye, any shade. Manufacturer of wigs, toupes, doll wigs, French ventilat- ing on nets made to order. Manufacturer of Shampoo Drier and straightening combs. United States Patent Office, Washington, D. C., Serial 798947. Manufacturer of face and hair toilet articles. Colored People’s Goods a Specialty—Mail Orders Promptly Filled. MAIN OFFICE, 1715 EAST 18TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. " Chas, H. Adkins R. V. Adkins R.F. Green Adkins Bros. & G ns Dros. reen FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS We eliminate all doubt at a time when confidence in a square deal is most requisite, Lady assistant. Free chapel Calls answered day or night. BOTH PHONES—EAST 4349 1°TH and VINE STREETS KANSAS CITY, MO, 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 Beli Phone 777 Grand Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone 3277 Main isis ova ilies M8 ul are 18 oe PR a ee se fs r cs Re — ft A Bs ed Ries ms or bee Pe Mee 7 Kei <i ee rae se Sea tre ak SER REA PERE is oD SEA aT RICHARD FULLBRIGHT, D. D. G. M. Who is organizing a new Golden Jubilee Masonic Lodge in this city. NOTICE. The Inter-State Literary Associa- tion of Kansas and the West, will hold its twenty-fifth annual session in Hutchinson, Kansas, December 28, 28, and 80, 1915. ‘The Executive Commit: tee will meet in Topeka, December 8 at which time the Iitetary program will be arranged. Program numbers, and membership fees, must be in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary ‘on or before December 1. New S cities 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 po- etry, and declamation contests, will be hield on the night of December 30. It_being a QUARTER OF A CEN- TURY since the organization of the Association an effort is being made to make the event worthy of the oc- casion; and to this end the earnest co-operation of all citizens and all literary societies within the jurisdic- tion of the Association are reqyested to do more than usual in the way of contributions to the program, and to the occasion generally. All persons wishing accomodations for the session can obtain the same by writing to the Committee on Homes, Mrs, Kate Wiekliff, 325 E ‘West Street or Mrs, R. B. Perkerson, 405 Thirteenth Street, West Hutchin- son, Kansas, For any further information address the undersigned, MRS. ELLA M. GUY, Corresponding Secretary. THE PROPER AMOUNT OF LIFE INSURANCE YOU SHOULD Dawe. Nearly every colored man in Ameri- ca carries a weekly policy. Fully two- thirds of the men over 21 are mem- ‘bers of some secret order whose death ‘benefits are from $5 Oto $300. There are a very few hundred colored men who have over $5,000 life insurance in legal reserve life insurance com- panies. _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 dol- lars, and every year the life insur- ance 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 con dition. Whatever else he has neg- lected 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 $2,600. ‘The average colord man's is $350, The white man begins to buy a home for $3,000; he protects that obligation by taking out the amount of life so that if he dies before he finishes payment his fam ily will not lose the place, nor will they be forced to sacrifice everything |to complete payment on that home. | The ustal colored man beings to buy a home and immediately declares he | fs unable to carry any life insurance. | Then when the interest has accumu. | ated 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 be- hind with which to pay. Somebody remarked “there are yery few dead rich Negroes.” You know es | tates 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 prosper ous 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 eyer stopped, and seriously thought * of YOUR own affairs? Are you as well protegted as you should be? ‘Today you are sound and well. ‘Tomorrow— accidents are frequent and deadly. Hox would your affairs look if put under the microseope of the administrator or receiver? George W. Vanderbilt in sured his life for $1,000,000 when he first began building his famous Balti ‘more estate, He was a rich man, bu he wanted if he died that there should be no lack of funds to complete the project. ‘The Great Boston store 0 Chicago is the result of the half mil lion Charles Netcher left in life in surance. xf tae ‘You need every dollar in life insur ieice 478 gaa S07, ‘We can | no oar ee ey 5 RAND ARE ABU RACE OO. Toot sain Bone, SIRE ae ie Pe ry ee a St. Stephen Baptist Church OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN nia ° Revival. Meeting . SING, PRAY, AND SHOUT 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. ae «Go od Sa ‘aa i a & aoe & } MS ‘ Hi a oe ee pera ee en REV. J. W. HURSE, D. D., PASTOR Sunday, Dee, 19, 6 a. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by the Trustees. 10:45 a, m.—Song Service by Choir. 11:00 a, m—Subject, “Benefits Derived from Religion.” 2:80 p. m.—Sunday’ School. 3:90 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 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, Dee. 24, 9p. m.—Service wiil be held all night. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. Musical program under the auspices of New Hope Club. Sister Lizzie Lo- gan, President. Admission, 10 cents, ‘Christmas Tree under the auspices of Sunday School. Brother Jess Har- ris, Superintendent. : Remainder of night will be devoted to prayer service. aa 5 a, m., December 25, the Pastor will preach. Subject, “The Birth of me ¢ Sunday, Dec, 26, 6:30 a, m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by four Clubs of chureh, 11:00 a, m—Subject, “The Christian Sabbath.” 2:80, p. m:—Sunday’ School. 6:30" p. —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 Truly 1s Great.” Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8 p. m.—Subject, “Christ is Our Sun.” ‘Thursday, Dee. 80, § p. m.—Subject, "The Might of Jehovah.” Friday, Dec. 81, 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 Rey. C. S. Nicken. 11:00 a. m.—Subject, “Sanctification in Its True Sense.” 2:80 p. m.—Sunday’ School, 6:30 p. m—B. Y. P. U, 8:30 p. m—Subject, “Perseverance of Saints.” Say, were you ever a member of the church? If so, 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 fhurch. ‘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 de- clares 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 con- tinue 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 NA- TIONAL. AND OTHERS. he 4 Re PR Ye ed aay ( Wie: ea | a. oe THOMAS L. GREAR’S | TONSORIAL PARLOR 2211: Vine Street _ GOOD SERVICE ELECTRIC LIGHTED BARBERS: . E. GREAR, Proprietor. J. BR. SHIELDS. O. W. WALKER. Artists. First class shaves, hair cuts and shampbos. 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. Home Phone CALL US UP Bell Phone East 4082 (At Eighteenth & Paseo) East 1814 Toilet Articles Delivered Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly : ( by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. ) int Peoples Drug Store ;its" TAILORING AND CLEANING 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 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 con- struction of your coat, is the foundation upon which it e built. Time and patence, the proper Kind of canvas padding, hair cloth, wadding, ete, 1s carefully selected to get the desired results. If such patience and skill are required to bulld your sult it 1s only rea- sonable that it requires the same to keep its shape; therefore, the inner con- struction and shape are at stake in the hands of the inexperiencd, It is vry easy for your garment to lose its Gracefulness and Body Lines if not Properly Pressed. We are showing and selling sults from $18.00 and up, If you have @ mis- fitting overcoat or suit that needs remodeling, send them to us. We special ize, 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 re- taining its Iife 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. pe pele nm i, lw (CS eer Se Got HV Yee Be Nee ah NH i ee J Eid fi t nie RZ ee) ie j a Bas ha ht : ae AN) ve PX BSS <== CR SAT [aoe oo | » ee LS a + “a CMR \ STERN ATIT. \S UR Be ee UI iy |i Ye sy ~ ee ae eee Co ae ‘THE OLD WAY OF PRESSING. OUR CLEANING DEPARTMENT. Everyone knows there are only two kinds of successful cleaning—DRY and STEAM CLEANING. Steam Cleaning is the use of distilled water, new- tralized soaps, borax, ammonia, the uge 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 re ‘shaping by the presser. ya —————— fiigaay- ae Qh AS ee i fay ay ed leah Jy el hl |) er OUR MACHINE IS A GERM EXTERMINATOR. THE HIGH STEAM PRESSURE KILLS THE EGG LIFE. DRY or FRENCH CLEANING is the process of cleaning soiled garments or other textile fabrics by means of bensine, gasoline or similar volatile sok Vents, Which extracts the greasy matter, thereby removing the dirt. It 1s Mfdicated for goods which would be spolled 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 lke 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 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 Js located at 1605 Bast Bighteenth Street near Highteenth and Vine, and our Bell Phone is ‘East 539. ‘A share of your business will be appreciated, “SHOW-ME” oh A pekemeas custer: = GIVE YOUR WIFE A PRACTICAL CHRIST- PATS. 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In truth a God send to humanity. ie we = Cai Git rea . $10.00 SUPPLIES YOUR HOME WITH A MODERN BATH ROOM which you do not leave for the landlord but can move with you wher- ever you go. Investigate this by calling on D. M. West, 1718 Euclid Avenue, Agent, or call Home phone, East 4169; Bell phone, East 3555. You can see them at 1718 Euclid Avenue, or call up and I will bring one to you for your inspection. D. M. WEST, Agent PRESALE SESSA LL LA LES ALAA SASL SA SA SARA SARA ; ° Palace of Fashion and Beauty Parlor MRS. BIRDIE JACKSON MME LILLIE JOHNSON HAIR DRESSER AND BEAUTY DESIGNER AND DRESSMAKER SPECIALIST Scalp Treatment a Specialty Latest Styles: Latest and Most Approved Methods We Alter and Repair Clothing rapes Manicuring and Massaging Northwest corner 18th St. and Highland Ave. BELL PHONE—EAST 4788 PAELLA LA SESE SE HEA SESE SASL SA SERA SESE SE RES Expert Dental Specialist OF KANSAS CITY Our work bas stood the test. We have been doing high class guaranteed Den- tal Work for the past 29 years. We have thousands of satisfied patients, REMEMBER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS DMA rork kept in repalr free of charge. OO | SAVE MONEY ,, EXAMINATION EReE GET THE BEST ‘The doctor who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had more experience in this line than any other dentist in the elty, so you get the most expert serv- fee. BRIDGE WORK Spaces where from one to ten teeth have deen lost we replace with bridge work, It looks the same as natural teeta, lasts a life time and requires no plate, Broken down ! teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness of ‘with crowns of porcelain and gold. GOLD CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5. SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP NEW YORK DENTAL Co. . 1017-19 Walnut Street Over Jaccard's Jewelry Store, 1 door north Emery, Bird, Thayer Co, 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. * Mme. Benton Dean, the popular * * milliner, resides at 1010 Troost * * avenue, where she is elegantly lo- * * cated and will be extremely pleas. * * ed to meet her many friends and * * customers at that number. Bell * * phone Main 2102J. * Wee a a it Ea ‘ee 4 tints PE, Ee ke ia ae ey eee Cree ee Poway 4 Sue [2 ein = a » 8 As) Nae LAT: Rata 4 C PS: ae de D i Ae oS Se CG Bre Hiei ts Be e ae Moon’s New Market MOON'S LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY FRESH FROM eh so "What time is the clock strinking 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 Diree- tory 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 Karfsas City Institution, and has been in all things for the gen- eral 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. MOON’S| Poultry ‘and Provision Co. 1895 East 18th Street, at Lydia. at Lydia. Negro Business and Professional Direc- tory 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 B. 4788, MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madame Walker's Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES. ‘ DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 Hast 18th St. Bell phone, Kast 618. 4, CARPET CLEANERS. EUREKA CARPET CLEANING CO., 1718.20 uclid Ave. Bell phone, East 3555 ; Home, Hast 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 Bast 539. j WORTHAM BROS, 1831 Paseo. Bell Phone East 701 DRUG STORES. THEODORE SMITH, 1301 Fast 18th St. Bell phone Grand 4591, Home Main 5467, PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone Bast 1814, Home East 4082. R. W. FOSTER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland, Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4070. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. ( TAYLOR-HOLMES & CO., 2409 Vine Street. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 3485W. FLORISTS. OROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, Kast 272, Home phone, Bast 4070. GROCERS. M.R. WILSON, 2644 Woodland Ave. Bell phone, East 1493. INSURANCE. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., Bell phone Grand 26663. TT. A. Ross, JEWELERS, J. A. WILSON, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. ©. H, CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448, Practices in all courts, W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448, Legal adviee. Practices in all courts. | GEO. T. WASSOM, Attorney at Law, 307 Walnut street. | Bell phone Bast 2727, Home phone East 4070, |E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Ave, Kan- ||" “sas City, Kas, Bell phone, West 3866, MILLINERY. || MRS, T, A. HOLLAND, Fashionable Dressmaking and Tailoring. Bell phone, Hast 4600, 1706 East 19th. ||CALDWELL CHAPMAN, 16th and Paseo. Home phone East 4009, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ||c. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell ||" phone Bast 1643. PHYSICIANS. |DR.R, J. LAMBERT, Therapties, P. 0, box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale 523, Rosedale, Kas. | PRINTERS. lo A. FRANKLIN, 1005 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988, REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO,, Help fur- nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main, Home Phone 7555 Main. || COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT (O., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone Fast 1011, Home Bast 4011. Sol Smith, Pres.; C. H. Adkins, Trea, SECOND-HAND GOODS. _|W. G, HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851° UNDERTAKERS. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Both phones E. 4349. ©. H, COUNTEE, Licensed Hmbalmer, 2220 Vine St, Bell Phone, Bast 3336, Home Hast 3341. WATKINS BROS, 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989, Res., Bell East 3281. - CALDWELL & CHAPMAN Hair and Millinery 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. | Home Phone East 4009 | and any old hat you may have. | Hate Matched From Samples. Feathors‘and Hatt Cleaned, Dyad and WORK GUARANTEED, LIVE AGENTS WANTED MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE Z Bell Phone E. 4394Y Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. THE j WE Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty ., SATISFACTION GUARANTEED | __ | . | J | We call for you with our 5-passenger car | to show you our | Markers and Monuments Prices ranging from $15.00 up. Let us show you that you may have | them up before winter. Male 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. | 4801 EAST 15TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO aa A eerie Drink | rin BA “Falstaff” | | el THE CHOICEST it i PRODUCT OF LL THE BREWERS’ | pe (i ART oo G. GODRON, Manager 4 Families Supplied | | . re BB Grand 350 Bell tae aca rao NOTICE! Only a few more of those Clean, Electric-lighted Steam Heated Rooms May be Had at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. The'Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies ¢ B.MOSeS VICKSON hegalla and ouppiles VO 1217 WOODLAND AVENUE Kansas City, Mo, Regalias, Rituals and Ceremonials for HEROINES OF JERICHO ORDER EASTERN STAR MASONIC BODIES ORDER OF TWELVE Badges and Emblems for U. B. F. & 8. M. T. Special Catalogues for Each LODGE ROOM FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER Souvenir Badges for All Conventions KELLEY’S FLOUR BEST @ Kelley's Best : _— Beat all e Rest HIGH PATENTS tee Ming Ca Subscribe Now for The Sun 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 -~vithout straight- ening irons. Sells for 25¢ per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25¢ 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 25¢ for full size box. If you wish to be an agent seud $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents’ terms, Send al) money by ‘Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. 1118 Clark Street, Evanston, 11, THE KANSAS CITY SUN PUBLISHED WEEKLY All communications should be addressed to the Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bothel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Char- Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Char- lotte. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Tracy. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1235 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland Baptist Church, 1320 Curr- Blue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue. John S. A. M. E. Church, 1743 Bellev Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Wood- land 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 St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1832 Woodland Ave. Baptist Church, Roundtop. Pope's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4058 Mill St. M. E. Church, M. E. Church, 45rd and Prospect Place. KANBS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, $th and Neb. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Epilog. Eighth St. Baptist Church, $th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. 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, Rockville M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland, A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart, Second Baptist Church, 4th and Ruby, Bury, Utah. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 106 Shawnee, St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 4000 Athens. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Nesterer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. M. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, winter avenue and Tangent street, Rosedale EDITORIALS. A local "dry" suggests that buttermilk be used instead of champagne as an usher for the New Year, doubtless with the conviction that stomachache is less trying than headache. This is the season of the club snubs, and there will be quite enough to go around. Not all the anxious ones who bought tickets to the earlier pay affairs will receive bids to the Christmas formal events. The absence of fathers at the big children's carnival last week is a sad commentary upon the presumed head of the family. That is one of the most distressing weaknesses in the home life of our race—that the mother is left with the entire responsibility of the household. If the Kansas City Star would have the Negroes follow its political propaganda it must teach the brotherhood of man as well as the Fatherhood of God. These two cannot be separated. A newspaper which is ever ready to magnify the shortcomings of a people and can never see anything of good except when it desires to exploit such people must not exact a very sincere following. Of course Tom and Joe had nothing to do with the defeat of the "jim-crow" hills offered in the legislature. Democrats are not opposed to such legislation. It just happens that travel by rail among Negroes in Missouri is so light, comparatively, that no legislature can insist upon the rail roads making separate accommodations. "Jimcrowism" only exists in Democratic states. It never existed ni the federal service at Washington until we had a president that Tom and Joe helped to elect. Major R. R. Moten has been elected principal of Tuskegee. He was the unanimous choice of the board of trustees and of a great majority of the citizens of the country. It is said that Dr. Washington even expressed a preference for him during his lifetime. Tuskegee is a child of Hampton, and it seems but natural that a Hampton man should succeed the Hampton founder. The same ideals will be maintained and the same progress kept up. Major Moten is a great schoolman, an orator almost ifnot quite equal to his predecessor and is familiar with the spirit of the school as well as the temperament of the people among whom he must labor. 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. A —That too much pleasure is worse than none at all. —That "Sam" did big business renting full dress suits for the holiday festivities. —That a well known brother started out to get his Christmas bird, but the police got him first. Hard luck. —That, its well to save a little something for rent January 1 and not spend it all Christmas day. That's good advice, deacon. —That some people can't se any further than their noses or they would see that they can't make bills forever and not pay any of them. —That some of the Kansas City girls and boys are so wild one would think they were born in the Cannibal Islands or in the jungles of Africa. —That the man who went to Christmas morning service full of liquor might have had good intentions but he had a poor way of showing it. —That some people never say anything good of anybody else, but when they have themselves for the subjects they eulogize to the highest their own achievements. —That those swell gowns and beautiful dresses so much in evidence during the holidays were made by Mrs. Birdle Jackson of 18th and Highland. Well, she's sure some dressmaker. —That a well known dancing professor is being severely criticised because he failed to wear a full dress suit at a formal affair. Well, maybe he didn't have one. —That an old colored woman who had spent all her spare change playing policy and finally "caught" was refused her money. She appealed to the police, who promptly and courteously said, "Come with me; I've been looking for all you crazy darkies, anyhow, who are playing policy rather than pay your just bills." The next morning when she was released on bond she said, "Jedge, if you'll pardon me for this error, I'll serve God instead of playing policy." Amen. RACE TOPICS. Mrs. Warren Logan, wife of the treasurer and acting principal of Tuskegee, died December 10 at Tuskegee. A commission of Haitians is now in Washington for the object of discussing treaty relations with our government. Throughout all parts of the country Dr. DuBois is being severely criticised for what is called his "sugar-coated" tribute to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Prof. Joseph D. Mahoney, principal of the Avery Trade School of Pittsburg, Pa., died suddenly this week. He was fifty-three years old and had spent all his mature life as a teacher. Chas. Banks, at a recent meeting of a Mississippi conference of the A. M. E. church, was elected one of the trustees of Campbell College. Bishop Connors presided at the conference and was strongly endorsed by its membership. In a theatrical benefit given to raise Christmas funds for the Chicago poor, Bert Williams was the only colored artist to appear. In fact it seems that he was the drawing card of the occasion and made two different appearances during the bill. So great has become the tide of seceding Negro Democrats that Bishop Walters is appealing to the President to do something toward stemming the tide. President Wilson thus far has made but two Negro appointments, both to the same position, minister to Liberia. DELINQUENTS READ THIS! Revelations, 21:3:8. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Y. M. C. A. NOTES Don't Fail to Visit the Y. M. C. A. During the Holidays — Open House January 1. At the rate men are coming into the dormitory, a waiting list will be necessary shortly. Mr. Thomas Gentry of Tulsa, Okla, sent the association a box of mistletoe to be used in decorating for the holidays. Rev. W. H. Peck has had the unusual pleasure of being in two association campaigns—Kansas City and St. Louis. The association is receipt of a letter from Mr. W. A. Hunton, dean of the International Y. M. C. A. secretaries, the first written in his own hand since becoming sick nearly three years ago. He sends love to his many Kansas City friends. Dr. D. D. Munro of the Calvary Baptist church, a great favorite with the men because of his happy wifi and humor, addresses the men's meeting Sunday, December 26; subject, "The Last Days." A musical program will be rendered at the opening and closing of the meeting. With the close of the recent membership campaign, large number of the new faces are showing up in the "gym" classes, and the enrollment of all classes has been increased. A little laugh, a little play, in the Y. M. C. A. gym will make you happier and better able to do your work. CHRISTMAS AND PASEO Y 1824 Oyster Celery Roast Young Turkey Escallope Prime Roast Beef Au Jus Green Peas Stewed Corn Green B Fruit Salad Mince Pie Cher Sweet Potato Pie Ice C Pineapple Short Cake BANQUET AND PARTIES SPECIAL With the closing of the great Rosenwald offer, St. Louis, the thirteenth and last city to accept of the condition, surpassed all previous cities in the record made. The offer of $25,000 to every city that raised $75,000, thus assuring a $100,000 building, will have run the five years' limit December 31, 1915. Although Kansas City was the eighth to have a campaign, she was the fifth to enter her building. It has been left to St. Louis, however, to break all previous records with nearly $69,000 subscribed; three subscriptions of $1,000 and one of $5,000. The $1,000 subscribers were Dr. Perry, Mr. Gordon, the undertaker, and Principal Frank Williams of Summer High School. Mr. Malone, proprietor of the Malone Hair Dressing Company, subscribed $5,000, to be paid on demand. ROCHEPOR The U. B. F. and S. paring to have an A day; everybody invites 15 cents. Mrs. Josie Mayme Smith are Mrs. Ella Mitchell, M and Aunt Clarinda the sick list....The Sunday School will have mas fireplace Friday 24. Come and bring it is something...M who has been visiting friends in Columbia, her home....M. I Boonville is here on Leonard Smith of Co Wednesday on business. MOBERLY, M HELENA, MONT. The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Jackson, who died Monday, December 13, was held Tuesday the 14th, and conducted by Rev. I. S. Wilson. Mrs. Jackson was a pioneer of Helena, coming from Lexington, Mo., thirty years ago. Mrs. Kitty Smith of Helena and Mrs. Jenie Mack of Los Angeles, are the only living children. Miss Ruth Blanks, Mr. B. F. Hooper, Mrs. Arthur Hampton, and Mrs. W. R. Dorsey are on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Baker, Mrs. J. W. Crump, Mrs. Napper are convalescent. Mrs. Chas. Oliver and Mrs. Robt. Houston left Saturday evening for Kansas and Missouri to spend the winter. Mr. Arthur Ford is home from Bozenau Agricultural College to spend the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Mattie McGinis will leave for Missoula to spend Christmas with her cousins, Rev. C. N. Douglas and family. The Eastern Star will give a grand entertainment on the 22d at the Germania Hall. The A. M. E. Sunday School will have their Christmas tree as usual with a program. 'Sunday, December 26, is "Go to Church" day in Helena. The Ebenzeed Baptists have redeemed the church and are now holding services in it. Cupid is very busy here sending his arrows and striking his marks. Monday, the 27th, is St. John's day with the "Big Feast." Don't you wish you were a Moe? TROY, KANSAS. Mr. Junius Pennel of Lawrence Kansas, visited in the city, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Sophrona Pennel, Sunday and Monday...Mr. Boyd Snoddy returned home from Arkansas City, Kan., where he has been visiting since Thanksgiving day... Mrs. Ophelia Snoddy and Mrs. Ada Lightle spent Sunday evening in St. Joseph, Mo...Mr. Julius Butcher attended the matinee of the "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" in St. Joseph Sunday afternoon...Mrs. Mae Penniston visited in St. Joseph Friday evening...The Women's Mite Missionary met with Mrs. Pearl Sportsman at her residence Tuesday afternoon and a dainty menu was served ...Mr. Hiram Hughes of Lake Contrary, in South St. Joseph, was paying taxes in the city the past week. ...Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods and Mr. Charlie Hackley spent a couple of days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hughes at Lake Contrary the past week...Messrs. Charles Schu- mache and Floyd Holland were in Highland, Kans, on business Wednesday...Mr. Carl Holland of Wathena, Kans, was in the city Monday visiting his father, Mr. E. D. Holland...Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis of Wathena spent Sunday in the city visiting relatives and friends...Mrs. Mollie Brown and Mrs. Mary Schumache spent several days in St. Joseph, the guests of Mrs. M. W. Webster...Mrs. Dora Lee spent Friday and Saturday in St. Joseph the guests of Mrs. Florence Hughes and Mrs. Myrtle Smith...Mrs. Hannah Martin, Mrs. Jett Johnson, Miss Elsie Lair and Mrs. Nellie E. Howard were shopping in St. Joseph Saturday...Mr. Robert Swinney is buying grain and live stock in the city this week. ROSEDALE, KANSAS. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pearson, 2719 West 41st street, are pleased to see them home after an absence of more than a year.... Miss Alberta Jones and sister, Mrs. Nettle Beckwith, have returned to their home in Monroe, La., after a very pleasant stay with their aunt, Mrs. Laura Tupence, 4010 Adams street. Mrs. Tupence entertained for them just before their departure.... The president, Mrs. Lillian Schooler, and members of the Pleasant Valley Mission Circle are very much pleased with the success of the bazaar held last week at the church and are very grateful to all who made donations and patronized the same.... Mrs. Belford Greer entertained the Carnation Art Club at her residence, 517 Tangent street, Friday. Mrs. P. Randolph is the very efficient president....Mr. George Turner is quite ill at his residence, 3918 Lloyd avenue. O HOLIDAY MENU Y. M. C. A. Paseo Oo— Or Soup Olives with Cranberry Sauce Red Oysters Baked Red Snapper Creole Sauce Candied Sweets Tomatoes Bean Salad Potato Salad Yry Pie Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie Cream Cream Puffs ROCHEPORT, MO. The U. B. F. and S. M. T.'s are preparing to have an Annual Christmas day; everybody invited. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. Josie Griffen and Miss Mayme Smith are convalescing..... Mrs. Ella Mitchell, Mr. Ruben Smith, and Aunt Clarina Sampson are on the sick list....The Second Baptist Sunday School will have their Christmas fireplace Friday night, December 24. Come and bring the children as it is something....Miss Dora Smith, who has been visiting her brother and friends in Columbia, has returned to her home....Mrs. Pearl Wilson of Boonville is here on business....Mr. Leonard Smith of Columbia was here Wednesday on business. MOBERLY, MISSOURI. A great woman of Moberly has fallen asleep. Nellie Quinn departed this life December 13 at the age of 60 years. She was a member of Golden Spray Court No. 21, H. of J., and treasurer for sixteen years and one of the earliest members of Grant Chapel, A. M. E. church. The deceased leaves to mourn her demise one daughter, three sons, one sister, and two grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Rev. J. K. Ponder officiated, assisted by Revs. Swancy and Migkins. The choir rendered very appropriate music. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, among which was one from President Allen of Lincoln Institute, the board of education, the Okeak Wholesale House, Golden Spray Court, and many others. Misses Minnie and Lizzie Black of Salisbury, Mo., attended services at Pilgrim Rest. MARSHALL, MO. The Lincoln school closed for the holidays December 17 with a fine Christmas program, attended by a large number of patrons and visitors. At the conclusion of the program the principal, J. H. Kenner, made the announcement that the school board had paid for a piano for the school, which was received with great applause. The piano is an excellent one and had been contracted for by the teachers of Lincoln school. CENTENNIAL NOTES Rev. R. Davis, Pastor. We are grieved to say that Centennial has lost four of its most faithful members within the past four weeks—Sisters Luu Grant, Allen Edwards, Blanche Roberts Thompson and that dear and inclement saint, Brother Henry Wilson. While we feel keenly the loss of these dear ones, yet we are reconciled that heaven's will is our will....The Ladies' Aid just closed a three nights' bazar last week, but owing to the inclement weather and other attractions they were unable to realize their usual success, clearing $79.11. We are very thankful, however, for this....Word has just reached us of the death of the mother of Mrs. Mattle Garner. The church extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family. Mrs. Sadie Johnson, sister of Midget Moore, who lives in Vancouver, B. C., sent Rev. Davis $5 with which to buy chocolate candies for the old ladies in the home. May God bless such a noble thought. THE JONES STORE CO Gift Handkerchiefs! 5¢ 5¢ 5¢ 6½¢ 6½¢ 6½¢ YOU never saw a Christmas want list without Handkerchiefs, did you? We never—so we've gathered the finest Handkerchiefs we could—hundreds of them from all parts of the world. Women's 25c Handkerchiefs—of plain and initiated crepe de chine, hand, art and Madeira embroidered linen, real Irish lace, Armenian lace and handmade princess lace trimmed. In white and colors. Each. 25c Women's Handkerchiefs, 10c—of real linen or linspun; dainty lace trimmed and embroidered. In white and colors. Each. 10c Women's linen and spun Handkerchiefs Women's 39c, boxed embroidered in white Handkerchiefs, 25c—of linspun, initialized in colors. Six, boxed. white and colors. Women's - linen and linspin Handkerchiefs - embroidered in white - Six, boxed, 58c to $8.99. Women's pure linen and linspun Handkerchiefs—neatly embroidered to six in a box, $20 to $1. Men's fine cambric and linspun Handkerchiefs—initialed. Three to six in a box at 25c and 59c. Four to six in a box, 50c to $1. Men's pure linen Handkerchiefs—initialed. Three to six in a box, 50c, 98c and $1.50. Jones' Sections A and B—Main St. First Floor. Has She a Warm Scarf? If not—a new Angora Throw will be most i welcome for Christmas. Any color or combination she prefers is here—some school colors. They're soft and fluffy—with hand knotted fringe. Easily cleaned. Prices range from 69c to $1.50— with a special showing at. $1.50 A Finest Lingerie Neckwear at 50c The new high and stock collars are most noticeable—also dainty fichus, collar and cuff sets, etc. Of silk, chiffon, organdy, etc. A wonderful variety at ..... 50c Silk Reefers—New. Pure silk-and-wool fiber Reefers in all cooler buildings. At $1 to $18.98. FANCY COLLARS,$ New high collars- of silk and fine linger- ing idea new idea— boxed at $1. New. Angora Tarns, 50c. FAN in all wool ripple kind with knit- ripple band. Popu- lar band. Boxes Jones' Section A—Main St. First Floor. Bath Robes are Wanted Gifts Bath Robes are Wanted Gifts 1 THE comfort—the coziness of these Bath- robes will be a constant reminder of their giver. They're made of fine Beacon blan- kets—complete with collar and cords. Assorted colors. Special now at.....$3.98 New Crepe Kimonos at $1.98 In Empire and elastic belted models. Choice of Jap or floral designs—in blue, lavender, gray and tan. At.....$1.98 In Empire and elastic belted models. Choice of Jap or floral designs—in blue, lavender, gray and tan. At.....$1.98 Silk Kimonos in assorted styles, designs and colors—at $3.98 to $6.98. Flannelette and Crepe Kimonos—Empire or elastic belted. All colors—98c. Turkish Combing Jacket, apron and slipper sets—in white with colors—$1.98. Jones'Negligee Dept—Walnut St., Second Floor CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BUY Drugs, Toilet Articles and have Prescriptions Filled? By the way, they fill and deliver prescriptions to any part of the city; they will call for them, too. Remember the Place EIGHTEENTH and WOODLAND EAST 18th STREET League Enterprise Messengers Christmas Packages and Parcels Delivered Let us be your Santa Claus WHY SHOULD NEGROES REJOICE? At this time of universal joy and thankfulness there may be many Negroes who feel that we have very little to be thankful for. But we should be thankful for many things. Thankful, first of all, that we are Negroes, in of these United States and this year of grace, to be a Negro means to stand as Christ before Pontius Pilate—the sublimest spectacle in human history. And by reacting in faith and charity against the senseless prejudices and social hatreds of which we are the victims our spiritual power is being quickened and intensified, and in a few years we shall be the only people in the United States living upon the heights of moral greatness. Let us be thankful that we hold no foolish prejudices against any group of our fellow men—that our sympathies embrace all mankind. Thankful that we can view with the mind's eye the history of civilization, the long human struggle to wards life and light, and the upward surge of life through all ages. Thankful, mainly on some dim and distant shore we shall come to know that out of the stuff of our souls have we created God, and that our pathway lies ever beyond along the star strewn destiny of eternal time. W. E. GRIFFIN. 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. Officers—1915-16. N. C. Crews, Kansas City, Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master, Richard Young, Lincoln, Neb. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Grand Senior Warden. 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 Masonle Relief, Cameron, Mo. P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Granu Lecturer. 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 Secretary—E. S. Baker, Kansas City. Grand Lecturer—W. H. McAdams, Springfield. Grand Chaplain—Rev. R. Barber. Knights Templars: 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 Generalissimo—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. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. 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, K. T. Coles, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, Robt. Wiley. Lodge Directory Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Cecil Thompson, W. H. SPIGENER, Secretary. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. C. G. Granger, W. M.; T. J. McCamball, 8609. M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and fourth Master Masons are welcome. Writing Master Masons are welcome. Sandy Lowe, W. M.; Baltimore Lowe, Secretary, 128 Baltimore Ave. Liberty Lodge No. 77, A. F. & A. M. Liberty, Mo., meets the second and fourth Saturday in each month. V. T. Starks, S. W. Master Master; Nelson Waller, Mason. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I meets the first and third Mondays in each month at 2:30 p.m., at the hall, City, M. O. Mrs. Bettle Davis, M. B. Q. 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 5:58 Grand Ave., C. F. Wilson, M. D. M. West, 1718 Euclid Ave., Secretary. * Why Certainly * SEE FRANKLIN. * Bell phone Grand 2988. * Everything it takes to make * Printing pleasing and attractive— * why he's got it. * "He Delivers the Goods." * 1008 East 18th Street. * (Near 18th and Troost). Quinoleum Is Queen Quinoleum Is Queen YES, I Use Quinoleum, and like it fine." Ours are the finest made preparations for the hair and face. What We Manufacture— Hair Preparations. 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. The Sun for one dollar for 1916, if ordered now. Mrs. Wm. Hubbel, 2630 Highland avenue, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Send the Sun to your relatives out of town while our special rate of one dollar is on. Mrs. M. P, Bell and Mr. Chas, Carly were married last Monday night at 1414 Lydia avenue. Mrs. Mollie Trowser, one of the stewardesses of Allen Chapel, is re- ported ill of pneumonia. Mrs. Frankle Miles has gone to Salt Lake City, Utah, to join her husband for an indefinite period. Mrs. Ida C. Gladney is visiting in Chicago, the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Johnson, and Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Hannie Monroe of Sedalia, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Martha Freeland, at 2114 Woodland avenue. FOR RENT—Four rooms, furnished or unfurnished modern; first floor. 10.12 East 12th street. Apply to Mrs. B. F. Wilson. Mrs Sarah Jackson, 824 East 24th street, wishes to thank her many friends for the silver shower given her. Mrs. Mamie Hill has gone to Denver, Colo., for an indefinite stay with her brother. While there she will do hair work. You are cordially invited to attend the Holiday Entertainment given under the Auspices of Emanuel Commandery No. 25 K. T. at Armory Hall, 14th and 30th, 1915. Plenty of good Music and Hall opens at 7:30 o'clock. No drilling. at 8:00 P. M. sharp. Michigan, Dec. 30th, 1915. Refreshments. Hall opens Dancing begins at 8:00 P. M Michigan, Dec. 30th, 1915. Plenty of good Music and Refreshments. Hall opens at 7:30 o'clock. No drilling. Dancing begins at 8:00 P. M. sharp. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Big Dance Christmas Night and New Year Eve COME DANCE OLD YEAR DANCING ACADEM BIGGEST HALL BEST COME DANCE OLD YEAR OUT AND NEW YEAR IN DANCING ACADEMY—14th and Michigan FOR COLORED ALL THE TIME Mrs. Annie E. Floyd, 1639 Cottage avenue, wishes to thank her friends who were so kind to her during her recent illness. Mrs. A. R. Merritt, 913 Washington boulevard, Kansas City, Kans., will go to Sloux City, Ia., to join her husband for the holidays. Mr. Wm. Straughter and Miss Mirtha McBrier of Ottawa will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Straughter, 1296 Paseo. W. W. Fields, secretary of Masonic Relief, was in the city Christmas shopping this week, and was a please ant caller at the Sun office. Mrs. William Willis, 2018 East 19th street, is gradually improving, after a long and severe illness, to the pleasure of her many friends. Mr. J. W. Donaldson, pitcher, who has just finished a six weeks' engagement with the A. B. C. club of Chicago, left for Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. C. H. Harris, the business manager for the B. L. I. P. U., has been seriously ill at his home, 2624 Euclid avenue, but is now able to resume his duties. The first subscriber to take advantage of the special rate this year is Brother Jeff Brown, a loyal friend of the Sun, residing at 584 Troost avenue. Rev. S. L. Howard of Nashville, Tenn., the General Conference evangelist of 1912, will conduct revival meetings at Allen Chapel, commencing watch meeting night and continuing during January, 1619. He will be assisted by his wife. X Special Rates to Couples and Parties for the entire Holiday Festivities Phones - Office, both E-3336 900-222-2222 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Rev. T. H. Phillips and Miss V. Olive Bailey of Keokuk, Ia. After January 1 they will be at home to friends at 1802 Palean street. Mr. Geo. W. McKoin, imperial potentate of the A. A. O. N. S. of St. Louis, M., spent Sunday in the city. While here he was entertained by Grand Master Crews and Illustrious Deputy E. S. Baker. John Denny, the "Lord Chesterfield" of Omaha, was in the city last week, attending the funeral of his brother-in-law in Kansas City, Kans. He paid a pleasant visit to the Sun office before his return home. He says that Omaha is the best town in the West. Mr. and Mrs. David K. Fisher arrived in the city Thursday, December 16, from Los Angeles, Cal. They expect to remain permanently, and are now residing with their mother, Mrs. A. H. Tucker, 2434 Woodland avenue. Mrs. Fisher was formerly Miss Bertie L. Fisher. Dr. Paul Crosthwait, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Crosthwait, has just returned from the European battlefields, where he was a member of one of the units sent from this country under the auspices of the Red Cross. He says the war is more terrible than even the newspapers express, and that millions of men have been sacrificed in this great struggle. The doctor was in London during the Zeepelin raid, and said these cordially invited to attend Entertainment given under of Emanuel Commandery T. at Armory Hall, 14th and Plenty of good Music and at 7:30 o'clock. No drilling. I. sharp. SANDY MYERS, E. C. R. J. GREAR, SEC. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS OUT AND NEW YEAR IN Y—14th and Michigan MUSIC FINEST FLOOR monster air crafts created a reign of terror for awhile. He will spend the holidays with his parents and will return to Chicago, where he held a very lucrative position before going to Europe. Mrs. Mahalia Leatherbury of Anaconda, Mont., is here on a brief visit to her brother, Burrel T. Lewis, and sister, Janie Goins, who have both been seriously ill, but are much improved at this time. Mrs. Leatherbury is looking exceedingly well and hopes to visit relatives in Chillicothe before returning home. AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. We very greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness of our friends who remained with us; and also those whose testimonials and floral offerings were received following the death of our daughter and sister. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The B. Y. P. U. is in its most prosperous condition. Dr. Perry made an excellent talk last Sunday in the Union. Next Sunday Lawyer Hueston will speak and a Christmas program will be rendered. The moving picture of the "Life of Christ," to be shown in the Auditorium, December 29, will consist of seven reels and 9,000 feet of films. Admission 25 cents. Don't miss this treat. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. will have a Christmas tree and program on Christmas Eve night. Regular services and preaching; also the choir will sing special music Christmas morning at 5 o'clock. Next Sunday morning Dr. Bacote will deliver a sermon relative to the Birth of Christ. R. E. L. BAILEY, MARY A. BAILEY, ROBT A. BAILEY, STILWELL BAILEY Women's Clubs. XMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DANCE XMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DANCE Don't forget the big CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DANCE, SATURDAY DAY NIGHT at ARMORY HALL, Cot tage and Vine streets. There will be a drawing contest and the person hold ing the lucky number will receive a prize. PROF. ROSCOE WHITE, Dancing Master. MRS. JANIE WHITE, Teacher. Life of Christ in Life of Christ in Motion Pictures 9,000 FEET OF FILM Taking Two Hours Two at Second Bay 10th and Chad WEDNESDAY NIGHT For the Benefit of the Westren B 33d and Jackson, which will January 15, 1916, unless meet our oblig Shall this Property be Lost to Dr. Bacote saw this famous pla eral years ago where thousands sa portrayal, and says it's one of the dramas he has ever witnessed and t see it. Remember the date! See D tickets by Sunday will have their n For the Benefit of the Westren Baptist College, property located at 33d and Jackson, which will be sold under the hammer January 15, 1916, unless we are prepared to meet our obligations in full. Shall this Property be Lost to the Church and the Race? Dr. Bacote saw this famous play at Oberrammegau in Europe several years ago where thousands sat breathless and in tears during its portrayal, and says it's one of the most gripping and impressive dramas he has ever witnessed and that every person in this city should see it. Remember the date! See Dr. Bacote for tickets. Those buying tickets by Sunday will have their names printed on the program. ADMISSION 25 CENTS The A. N. D. club wishes to thank their friends for the loyal aid in making their bazar a success. The enire proceeds of the bazar were given to the Women's League. The ladies of the Golden Circle will give a reception at the residence of Mrs. Celia Robinson Johnson, 2318 Highland avenue, December 30, from 2 to 8 p. m. A silver offering expected. LYCEUM ART CLUB. LYCEUM ART CLUB. The Lyceum Art Club met with Mrs. Mable Weatherly at the residence of Mrs. Laura Fields, 2318 Highland avenue. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. We afterwards adjourned to meet at the home of the president with a house party, January 7, 1916. MRS. ADDIE ALLEN, Pres. MISS MABLE C. SMITH, Secy. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Mesdames P. L. Blackwell, Nice Curby, A. L. Pitts and Yocum are on the sick list, and each is somewhat better. We hope they will continue to improve. The funeral of Mrs. Vaughan was indeed sad. She was buried under the auspices of the Tabernacle, and andeaves several children and a host of friends....Dr. T. H. Ewing was able to preach last Sunday, for which we are thankful....MissClara S. Fremore had a narrow escape from being burned to death in a building where she worked, but fortunately only her clothing was burned.....Mr. D. A. Ross is ill....The solo sung by Mrs. Aaron Johnson at the B. Y. P. U. was indeed grand. We hope she will sing again....The Mission Circle and Sunday school are doing well. In memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Annie Johnson, who died six years ago, December 24, 1909. Peaceful thy silent slumbers; Peaceful in thy grave so low. Thy memories will join my slumbers; Those no more sy sorrows know. And yet again I hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled. And in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. Sadly missed by daughter. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our sainted mother, Mrs. Sallie Warfield, who departed this life one year ago December 19, at Shelgina, Mo. Gone but not forgotten. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. FRANK WAWRFIELD, DOLLIE BURTON, ETHEL WARFIELD, CHARLES BRAXTON, LIZZIE FIELDS, GUS BRAXTON. 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." NAME SUCCESSOR TO BOOKER T. Maj. R. J. Moton of Hampton Institute to Head Tuskegee. New York, Dec. 20—Maj. Robert J. Moton of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., was selected to succeed Booker T. Washington as president of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., at a meeting of the special committee of the trustees of the institute here today. The choice was unanimous. The committee making the selection was composed of Seth Low, chairman of the Tuskegee trustees; Frank Trunbull of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad; Edgar W. Bancroft, W. W. Campbell and Victor W. Tulane. Major Moton will not be installed as head of the famous Negro institute until the commencement exercises in May, 1916. Until that time he will give his services to the campaign for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. The new head of Tuskegee has been commandant of cadets at Hampton since 1890. He was born in Virginhia. Motion Pictures Twenty Minutes to Show Baptist Church Charlotte Streets RIGHT, DEC. 29th Baptist College, property located at will be sold under the hammer less we are prepared to missions in full. Do the Church and the Race? By at Oberrammegau in Europe sev- t breathless and in tears during its the most gripping and impressive that every person in this city should r. Bacote for tickets. Those buying names printed on the program. OKOTOKA, ALTA., CANADA. THE OFFICERS and members of the Dixie Jubilee Literary Society wish to tender its heartiest congratulations to the Kansas City Sun for the Booker T. Washington Memorial Edition and to thank the editor and staff for the very kind consideration shown in publishing the articles for this society.... The Chorus of Western University under the direction of Prof. R. G. Jackson, sang at the white Manual Training school and elicited most favorable comment.... The Mound Bayou State Bank opened with a capital of $10,000 and $2,000 surplus.... Our president, Mme. Buckner, read the second paper of her series on "Etiquette".... Miss Dickerson read a very excellent paper on "The Young Woman of Today." An original poem was read by Dr. L. A. Morris. Mr. C. L. Shupe presented to the society a most interesting and helpful question box. The critic, Mr. W. C. Buckner, gave us a timely and vivid discourse on "The Negro in Economics." The Journalist made his weekly report and was adopted. Sunday past was the election of officers. Mme. Buckner was elected president, Miss H. Smallwood secretary-treasurer, Mr. Shupe vice president, Mr W. C. Buckner critic, and Browning Allen journalist. Miss Dickerson pro program committee. OFFICIAL CALL. Western Negro Press Association to Meet in Kansas City During the Holidays. Officers and Members of the Western Negro Press Association, Greeting: By authority of the power vested in me as president of your association, I hereby request you to assemble in the 15th annual convention of the association on the 28th day of December, 1915, in the assembly room of the Kansas City Sun, in the Masonic Temple building, 1803 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo, for the purpose of transacting business of the organization, and discussing and taking action upon important questions concerning the welfare and peace of our people. We expect a good attendance and much good to result from the meeting. All newspaper or magazine publishers, editors, agents and correspondents are invited to attend. Further information concerning the W. N. P. A. and the meeting at Kansas City next month may be had by addressing J. D. COOKE, Milwaukee, 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. Cheap John's Place 2122 VINE STREET WM. HOPKINS, Proprietor New and Second Hand Furniture Bought, Sold and Exchanged Great Bargains in stoves, $2.00 and $3.00 and up. Bell phone East 3851. 10 Men, Women, Children Dependable Footwear Prices are Right Come in now G. A. PAGE, Prop. 1507 EAST 18th STREET BELL PHONE, EAST 1328 Rooms to Rent Furnished Room for Rent—Modern conveniences. Bell phone East 3114J. 2429 Flora ave. 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 — Nicely furnished rooms; modern with telephone. 1007 Tracy. Bell phone 2474 Main. FOR FIRST CLASS AUTO SERVICE CALL FLOYD W. STONE Grand 914; East 4059—Both Phones. Seven-Passenger Limousine Theatre parties, receptions and boulevard trips a special. Rates Reasonable. 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, Bell phone East 2782. 1515 E. 18 St. 7-Pasenger Automobile. As a pleas 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 1737 Lydla, 3r. 10.00 1599 East 18th, 5r. 12.00 1599 Middle, 5r. 12.00 1421 Lydla, 3r. 10.00 1421 Lydla, 3r. 10.00 1625 Euclid, 5r. modern 20.00 1393 Line, 5r. modern 18.00 1393 Hine, 5r. modern 18.00 1410 Mich. 5r. 14.00 1623 Summit, 4r modern 18.00 1623 Point, 4r modern 18.00 1175 E, 11th, 5th floor 15.00 1363 Rowland, 6r. 12.00 2314 E, 4th, 6th, 8th, 4r mod cot. 14.00 1824 Middletown, 6r. 12.00 422 East 6th, 4r, 1st floor 15.00 1414 Mich. 6r, cot, part mod. 15.00 1414 Mich. 6r, cot, part mod. 15.00 1716 Euclid, 5r. modern 15.00 1108 Vine, 5r. 15.00 1707 a, 5r. 15.00 2905 Milton, 6r. 15.00 1619 Norton, 4r mod 1 f1 15.00 111-113 E, 8th, 30r. 15.00 1624 Euclid, 5r. modern 15.00 2634 Euclid, 5r. part modern 17.50 2451 Belfontaine 4 Apt. 10.00 510-12 E, 6th, 0r. 15.00 2634 Belfontaine, 5r. 15.00 619 Locust, 5r. 15.00 2958 Norton, 7r. mod. 15.00 FOR SALE. 1237 Woodland, 7 rooms, strictly modern, pressed brick. Price $3,500; $290 for a month. Now renting for $3 per month. Truck Farm on Bonner Springs line.— 1 acres, 4-room house, lots of fruit, $1,000; $300 down and $50 every six 2631 Euclid, 5 rooms, modern, brick per month, $2,200; $200 down, $20 per month. Vacant lot, 1618 Agnes, 25x123—$600.00; $0.00 down, $10.00 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. Cooper & Campbell DRUGGISTS Christmas Candies, Perfumes, and TOILET ARTICLES NYAL'S FAMILY REMEDIES P. O. Sub-station No. 41 P O. Sub-station No. 41 Bell Phone East 43 VISIT "KAN EST AND JEWEL OPPENST 1124-1124 KAN GROC FRESH VEGET OYE Everything that can be a Call—C FARR "KANSAS CITY'S BEST AND HANDSOME JEWELRY STORE" VISIT "KANSAS CITY'S LARGEST AND HANDSOMEST JEWELRY STORE" ENSTEIN BROTHERS 124-1126 WALNUT S KANSAS CITY, MO. OPPENSTEIN BROTHERS 1124-1126 WALNUT ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. 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RES— 1418 GRAND AVE. XMAS TREES, 50c AND UP. T TWO STORES Bell 1618 Grand Held for Ransom By Augustus Goodrich Sherwin (Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapman.) "I shall never see your face again!" eried pretty but wilful Nina Wilder stormily. "All right," was the cool rejoinder of her flance, Walter Bross—"you'll be sorry." "I? never!" declared the wrought-up young lady, her quivering tones betraying the necessity of emphasis against the dictates of her real soul. "I shall go away from you as far as I can—clear around the world, but I'll forget you!" "Then I'll go, too!" Walter assured her. "I shall take the opposite direction, if you do!" insisted Nina, and then she rushed from the room and up the stairs, and throwing herself on a couch in her own apartment burst into a violent fit of hysteria. It was a foolish quarrel, for never were two beings more felicitously adapted to make life bright and happy together than they. Nina was an orphan living with a widowed aunt and possessed of a very liberal income from the estate of her dead father. Walter had just inherited a large fortune. He made no pretense of active business outside of being listed as president of a large construction company well patronized by political influence, all the real labor of its management falling to the lot of the subordinate officers. The trouble was—jealousy. Neither had been in love before, both were young, fond of society, petted and spoiled. Because they were mere children of the heart they quarreled, went through the luxury of reproaches, then tears, then contrition, then a new plunge into a happy reconciliation. This time, however, the "tiff" was serious. In a spirit of reckless mischief Walter had flirted outrageously with a young lady whom Nina detested. In retaliation the latter received the attention of an old discarded THE MASTER Was Transformed Into a Very Natural Looking Gentleman of the Upper Italian Set. fame. Then the crisis—the pretty engagement ring returned by mail, a cold bow from Walter when next Nina passed him on the street, and the following day Walter was bewildered, shocked, made madly desperate with the discovery that Nina and her aunt had left the city. Whither bound he knew not, but by the end of a week he was pretty well assured that capricious Nina had indeed started on a trin abroad. For another week Walter worried and sorrowed. Finally he came to the conclusion that there was no hope of a reconciliation and decided that it was his fate to die of a broken heart! It was quite the fad for the idle man with money to seek consolation in change. He started for Europe by way of New York. Meantime, although he did not know that, Nina had followed out her threat to travel around the world by way of San Francisco. The war broke out while Walter was in Paris and he changed his plan of visiting Russia. The same intelligence was acquired by Nina while enjoying the novelties of Japan. She learned that Berlin and Vienna were now an impossibility to her. Her timid, nervous aunt insisted on a quick dash for Italy and a speedy further progress homeward. Walter Bross, installed in the best hotel of Rome, was gloomy wondering if he had not better join one of the contending war forces and forget his troubles amid the roar of cannon and the boom of bursting shells. How Nina would regret that her stubbornness had sent him to a tragic death, reflected he! Then he arose from the luxurious chair in which he was resting. Two ladies had just arrived at the hostelry. He saw them clearly on their way to the parlor. "Fate—destroy!" he gasped, for he had recognized Nina and her chaperon. What to do? The*dejected lover's heart beat mightly. It seemed as if a sentient spark had stirred up all the stored love of his soul. He had found her—they were under the same roof, but— He knew Nina well. He realized that, given the benefit of any abrupt advance on his part, she would insist on torturing him with feigned or real indifference until she had "taught him a lesson." Result: a disguse. It was elaborate. For a handsome fee Walter was transformed into a very natural looking gentleman of the upper Italian set. Then he set about bribing the hotel servants to learn the plans for the future of aunt and niece. He ascertained that they had arranged to sail for home within a week. In the meantime daily the two ladies made their pleasure and shopping rounds. There was to be an international social event that took the form of a masked ball and Walter learned that the ladies were invited guests. Those attending were required to go in character costume, or at least to wear a mask. He secured an invitation. He made a notable cavaller and enveloped in a long cloak as soon as a cab had taken Nina and her chaperon away from the hotel, jumped into a second vehicle and joined their company at a distance. Suddenly he made a discovery. The vehicle containing the ladies, after pursuing the main thoroughfares leading to the place of the masquerade, turned off into a side street. As it did so two suspicious occurrences fixed the attention of Walter. The driver of the former carriage swung a hand towards Nina's driver, while the latter kept straight on without turning. "Stop!" ordered Walter instantly. "Get sign—no," returned his driver, with a shrug of the shoulder, and drove on. "You scoundrel—this is some plot!" crled Walter, and sprang from the vehicle and was down the side street in pursuit of the other carriage. It was well that he did so. The days of brigandage were not over in the imperial city. Later Walter knew that the practically unprotected Nina and her aunt had been spotted by a league of criminals. Her diamonds, a knowledge of her wealth had led to a plan to kidnap her, remove her to a remote mountain fastness and hold her for ransom. Walter was hot in the wake of the carriage as it drove into the court of an isolated mansion. The driver sprang down. He was about to apply a whistle to his lips to summon his confederates within the building, when Walter, close at hand, acted. He had selzed a heavy piece of a wagon tongue lying in the yard. One blow and the villainous driver went down like a piece of lead. Walter lifted his senseless form up to the seat, sat down beside him, took the lines and drove for the nearest police station. The alarmed Nina fell to a chair stupefied as, reaching the station, Walter told his story. She glided to his side with contrite face and pleading eyes. "You—you were seeking me!" she sobbed. "It must have been so." "At least I found you," said Walter, with a glad smile. "Oh, Walter, forgive me! forgive me! I have been cruel, wicked," she faltered. "Take me back, won't you—" "Into my heart?" voiced Walter softly. "Why, you have been there always—and ever will be!" HAS BEEN TAUGHT LESSON Never Again Will One Particular Dog Approach Too Close to Any Flypaper. Trix is just a white bulldog and has never taken a course in insectology. His owner had tied a piece of flypaper on the outside of the kitchen screen door to catch some of the flies that sought to get into the house. Trix walked leisurely up on the porch after spending a half hour looking through the cracks in the rear fence. He noticed a commotion on the screen and walked over to investigate. He looked closely at the flypaper. Then he turned his head. Yes, there was no mistaking the sound. Two or three flies, not yet ready to give up the ghost, were protesting with vigorous buzzes against their enforced detainment. One of the flies Trix thought particularly big for a housefly. But the working of his dog mind did not carry him beyond that point. He stepped up closer and wriggled his nose. The big fly moved again in its sticky bed. The dog's nose went closer. The breeze blew a rag hanging on the back porch and it struck Trix on the hind leg. Unthinkingly he jerked forward just enough to have his nose come in contact with the flypaper. There was a howl and he tore down into the back yard with the big fly sitting on his nose. Into the dirt the dog thrust his nose and the bee was rubbed off. It was ten minutes before the dog had made up his mind to take things philosophically and quit whiming about a bee sitting down on his nose. And now, if you show him a piece of flypaper, he will tear the back fence down trying to get away from it.—Indianaapolis News. As Others Saw Him. J. Fuller Gloom—I stood on the corner the other afternoon and thought to myself how distressingly homely were most of the people who passed along the street. Just as I had plunged pretty deeply into philosophizing over the matter, two girls fluttered by, and I heard one of them say to the other: "Mercy! What homely people one sees on the street! Just look at that awful-looking old man standing on the corner, for instance!"—Kansas City Star. Dead Sea Not So Dead. The name "Dead Sea" nowhere occurs in the Bible, and was not used by writers before the time of Christ. The name was evidently given to the lake on account of the belief that no life existed in it. But some low forms of life are found in the water, and many small animals and birds live near the shores. The great tragedy of Sodom and Gomorrah may also have led to the bestowal of the name.—Christian Herald. Case of Necessity. "I understand he inherited a fortune?" "Yes, he was his rich uncle's only heir." "I thought so." "What do you mean?" "Nobody who had more than one heir to choose from would have picked him to leave all his money to." "Detroit Free Press. "Doing" the Art Museum Doing the Art Museum. A drawing in Life represented two young women in an art museum standing before the Lacoon group while one remarks: "I can see that they are firemen, all right, but I don't see why they got so tangled up in the hose." A Little Ministers of Vanity It is a good idea to buy an extra yard or so of the material selected for a tailored suit, in order that the coat or skirt, or both, may be altered and the suit remodeled. Good fabrics outlast styles, and a suit is often regretfully consigned to the discard, not because it is worn but because styles have changed since it was made. A suit that is required to do more than one season's service without easy alteration should be conservative in style. A plain skirt of medium fullness, and a box coat or one of the plain, semifitted models, if well made of good material and fine finish, is never out of the running. A good model to follow in remaking a suit is shown in the picture given here. The skirt is made with an inverted panel set in at the back and front, and a narrow skirt may be widened by the addition of such panels. Another good plan for widening a narrow skirt is to split it up at each side to the swell of the hip. Here it is Little Minister Someone whose occupation, or business, is the thinking up of pretty things must have turned her attention recently to artificial flowers. For these cunning copies of nature's beauty-wonders are compelling attention everywhere because they are used in new and unusual ways. We are used to seeing them in corsage bouquets and replacing natural flowers in the limousine. We are familiar with them in girdles about the waist and in wreaths about the hair, but these are only more beginnings of their usefulness as it has been lately developed. Everywhere little blossoms nestle in bows and rosettes of malines or lace, ornamenting collars and cuffs. They dangle, in place of ribbons, in hanging sprays from the girdle. They are perched in bright sprays on the party or the shopping bag, and they adorn the pincushion, the perfume bottle and the powder puff. A small bouquet set in a frill of gauze and suspended by narrow ribbons that are tied about the wrist is the latest adjunct but one of the party gown. And that one is the spray of flowers which finishes an adorable anklet of malines that is tied above the slipper to fly with the feet of the Quaint Runner Design. There is a strong evidence of the revival of things quaint in needlework, not only in stitches, but in designs as well. One expression of this revival is noticeable in a runner for a library table. Conventionalized birds form the principal motif, and are stamped upon heavy tan crust. They are embroidered in vivid colorings, heavy wool being used for the purpose. The rounded ends of the runner add an unusual effect to the scarf. These are finished with fringe, which looks just as old trimmed to form a yoke, and an extra piece is set in at each side by shirring or plaiting it to the yoke. The fashion for short skirts help make the way easy in altering them, and borders at the bottom and bands set on are useful for the same purpose. Coats have been brought up to date this season by the addition of full skirts, set on at the waist line, and by belts and pockets made in the new mode. A collar and cuffs in another fabric help out in the transformation, and buttons supplement these with the smartest of finishing touches. It is a great satisfaction to convert an old style into a new one. Whether one is compelled to be economical or not a remade suit made of good cloth adds variety to the wardrobe and admits of the exercise of the individual taste in design. Artificial feathers for millinery, made of fur, have been invented by a Boston man. ers of Vanity youthful dancer. Only one ankle is allowed this final touch of color and coquetry. The corsage bouquet and the flowers for the limosine have other business in hand besides their important mission of beauty. They are determined to be useful as well as ornamental. A bouquet for the limosine is shown in the picture, made of two orchids and many sprays of lifelike illies of the valley. In the heart of one orchid, concoated by flower petals, is a tiny box of compact powder and the other dares to harbor in this secret way a box of rouge. Flower petals cover the small powder puff that slips in each box and the unnoticeable little ring that is the handle of the puff is covered with silk floss. The stems of the flowers are tied with a bow of ribbon matching one of the shades in the orchids in color. One ribbon loop is sewed up along the edges to form a case for a tiny mirror. Look twice in the heart of the newest corsage rose and the chances are that you will find it harboring the same sort of first aids to Cupid. Julia Bottomley fashioned as the birds themselves. The sides of the scarf are embellished with a conventional border formed of solid and outline stitches. A pillow displaying the same design would complete a very attractive set for somebody's library. Many Like Him. agged et- ed d- "Ever notice how Jones butts into a conversation?" "Yes; he always thinks his particular train of thought has the right of way."—Boston Transcript. SPONGE BREAD OF QUALITY Proper Mixture of Ingredients Is of the First Importance in its Preparation. One cake yeast, one and one-half quarts lukewarm water, two tablespoonfuls sugar, four and a half quarts sifted flour, two tablespoonfuls lard or butter, melted, one tablespoonful salt. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in one quart of the lukewarm water, and add one and one-half quarts of sifted flour, or sufficient to make an ordinary sponge. Beat well. Cover and set aside to rise for about one and one-half hours in a warm place. When well-risen add the pint of lukewarm water, lard or butter, the remainder of the flour, or enough to make a moderately firm dough, and the salt. Knead thoroughly; place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise from one and one-half to two hours. When light, mold into loaves and place in well-greased baking pans, cover and let rise again for about one hour. When light, bake forty to fifty minutes, reducing the heat of oven after first ten minutes. This recipe makes four large loaves. The whole process takes from five and one-half to six hours, and if followed closely will produce excellent results. If a richer loaf is desired, use milk in place of all or part of the water OATMEAL BREAD AT ITS BEST Recipe That May Be Relied On to Give Satisfaction Do the Most Discriminating Palate. One cake yeast, one-half cupful lukewarm water, two cupfuls boiling water, two cupfuls rolled oats, one-quarter cupful brown sugar, two tablespoonful lard or butter, melted, four cupfuls sifted flour, one teaspoonful salt. Pour two cupfuls of boiling water over oatmeal, cover and let stand until lukewarm. Dissolve yeast and sugar in one-half cupful lukewarm water, add shortening and add this to the oatmeal and water. Add one cupful of flour, or enough to make an ordinary sponge. Beat well. Cover and set aside in a moderately warm place to rise for one hour, or until light. Add enough flour to make a dough—about three cupfuls, and the salt. Knead well. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise in a moderately warm place, until double in bulk—about one and one-half hours. Mold into leaves, fill well-greased pans half full, cover and let rise again about one hour. Bake 45 minutes in a hot oven. One-half cupful of chopped nuts may be added, if desired. Cheese for Dessert It is said that a little cheese at the end of a dinner acts as a digestive agent, but whether or not this is true, no well appointed dinner is without it. In many homes a bit of cheese with an accompanying fruit or jelly, is used as a dessert instead of some pudding or pie. It is just a sufficient finish to a family dinner without dessert. If there is dessert, the cheese is frequently served with the salad, roquefort cheese with lettuce or tomatoes. Connoisseurs do not cut a roquefort cheese until it is well advanced in decay and therefore it is not well to set before a man of this sort a new bit of the cheese. It is more advisable to leave it out altogether and give him brie or cheddar both of which are favorite cheeses with men. One-Dish Meal One round steak, one large carrot, one small onion, one head of celery, two large potatoes. Wash, peel and cut up vegetables. Cut meat into two-inch pieces and fry in a little fat quickly just enough to brown sides. Put vegetables and meat in pot; cover, season and let simmer until meat is tender. Thicken with flour and empty into pudding dish. Put egg cup in center and cover with pie crust, bake. When brown, set where it will keep warm, or if made in morning set away and warm on back of stove be fore using. Banana Trifle. Cover the bottom of a serving dish with little sponge cakes or ladyfingers, then arrange a layer of thinly-sliced bananas over these; squeeze the juice of two oranges and one lemon over them, and cover with a smooth boiled custard. If the custard is colored with the juice from canned raspberries or with a little coloring from a package of gelatin it will make a very attractive appearance. Top with whipped cream and decorate with candied rose leaves or in any manner you prefer. Cream Mince. Chop not too fine, four large cold potatoes, about three-quarters that quantity of cold beets, and a third onion. Mix all mix and dust with flour, salt and pepper. Pick up one cupful of salt fish. Put water over the fish to soften. Make a cream with two tablespoons of butter and one of flour and half cupful hot water and same of milk. Cook until done. Drain water off the fish and add to the cream with the vegetables. Heat and serve. Bread Griddlecakes. One and a half cupfuls of fine state bread crumbs, one and one-half cupfuls scaled milk, two tablespoonfuls butter, two eggs, one-half cupful flour, one-half teaspoonful salt, four teaspoonfuls baking powder. Add milk and butter to crumbs and soak until crumbs are soft; add baking powder mixed and sifted. Cook same as other griddlecakes. Cabbade Omelet. Boll, a small cabbage until tender, drain, let stand several hours, then chop finely. Season with pepper and salt, add one tablespoonful of melted butter, three well-beaten eggs and hail a cupful of thin cream. Mix one large tablespoonful of butter in an omelet pan, turn in the mixture, stir until brown, turn out in a hot dish, and garnish with parsley. Rural Serbia THE kingdom of Serbia is one of the smallest in Europe, and has been very slow in devel- It has been very slow in development. Greater progress, however, has been made during the last ten years than for centuries before. The area of the country is 33,891 square miles, the population being over four and a half millions, mostly professing the Greek orthodox faith. The inhabitants are largely devoted to agricultural pursuits and, as a consequence, there are very numerous small farms in existence which belong to the farmers, and by the law of primogeneity descend from father to son. Although there are two large towns, Belgrade and Nish, most of the population is rural, and 85 per cent, at least, are engaged in agriculture; but it is of a primitive kind, as may be witnessed any day on the small farms referred to where the wooden plow used in the days of Xenophon may be seen in daily use. This primitive state of agriculture is largely due to the absence of any organization or systematic agricultural education. Modern methods have only been introduced in a tentative way during the last ten years, but there are no agricultural colleges yet in existence, although there are a number of model farms which are subsidized by the state, and in which technical instruction in dairying, fruit farming, silk cultivation, wine growing and similar subjects is given. Tobacco is produced to some extent, but is not very much exported, and indeed the total exports from the country are comparatively small, the largest amount being sent to Austria-Hungary. The principal crop raised is maize, and very large quantities of this cereal are consumed in the country in ON THE ROAD FROM USKUB TO KUSTENDIL the manufacture of maize bread and many other preparations in which ground maize forms the basis. In the country villages it is the custom to give a kind of feast five times in the year for the souls of departed The flesh consumed is principally pork, although mutton, and beef enter to some extent into the daily dietary, more especially in the towns. Pork, however, in the fresh and in the cured state, is used everywhere, and every farmer, small or large, is a grower of pigs, the type preferred being the Mangalicea breed, which has the characteristic of producing deep layers of fat along the back, which is cut into long strips, slightly salted and used in the place of butter. So important is the pork-curing industry considered in Serbia that the government subsidizes the curing establishments and in several ways gives concessions to the curers of pig meat. The salt required in the business is subject to a rebate of 50 per cent of its value, as it is used for industrial purposes, there being a state monopoly of salt in the country. Sheep Rank Next to Pigs. Some of the customs in connection with agriculture are very interesting, among them being the universal co-operation of the farmers in annually sending their sheep to the hills. The sheep industry ranks next to that of pigs, and wool is produced in considerable quantity. Serbian mutton is noted also in eastern countries, and before the war was much in demand in Constantinople. But the principal use of the sheep is to produce milk, from which a great variety of cheeses is made. The farmers who are the owners of the sheep unite together to employ one or more shepherds, who take charge of their flocks and milk them while they are on the hills. The shepherds are also responsible for making the cheese out of the milk, and pay themselves for their trouble by taking a certain percentage of the produce, the remainder being divided among the farmers, ac Mayor John Purroy Mitchel said at a dinner in New York: "The memories of camp life are a very pleasant thing to any soldier. Even the little vivacities of camp life seem in the retrospect pleasant enough. "Thus I often laugh about a banker who was being drilled daily one day at Plattsburg by a broker-sergeant. "What'll you give me," said the broker-sergeant, an old Yale end, "if I take that hump off your back?" "I'll give you," the banker answered with a tart laugh, 'something to make your hair grow, sarge." Pirot Famous for Carpets. Pirot is the center of an important Serbian industry. Pirot carpets, blue and red, are to be found in every Serbian home, and have gained fame beyond the Balkans. They nearly all are made in private houses, entirely by hand, often without even a shuttle, the workers using no patterns, but artistic instinct producing harmonious results. The art has been acquired, no doubt, from the Turks, who learned it cording to the number of sheep they possess. The cheese produced is somewhat bitter in taste and not unlike ewe milk cheese, which at one time was produced so largely in the south of Scotland. The national customs of rural Serbia are very quaint. The marriage ceremonies, for example, are of the most elaborate character; the bride is selected by the parents of the bridegroom, and this is looked upon as being quite in the natural order of human affairs; but all the ceremonies in connection with marriage are of the most elaborate and, for that matter, costly character. Christmas ceremonies also are very elaborate and are reminiscent of Pagan rites. One of the customs is to cut down a tree in the forest, and in falling it must lie to the east. In every household such a tree is cut into three portions, and is looked upon as being sacred and not to be touched. There is much throwing of wheat, which has a certain symbolic significance, and the log is then placed on the fire, while, at the same time, the inevitable pig is roasted for a feast. The ceremonies continue during Christmas day, which is given up to feasting. *mingled with religious exhortations, and only come to an end when the night is far advanced.* People Are Superstitious. People are Superstitions. As a nation the Serbians are extremely superstitious, and this feature runs through the whole of their national customs, whether it is in the laying out of a house or in the preparation for death; but the Serbian farmer does not fear death, as he usually prepares the boards for his own coffin and keeps them in readiness in his house. In the country villages it is the custom to give a kind of feast five times in the year for the souls of departed heads of households, and food and drink, including wine, are placed on the graves and afterwards given to the poor. It is a high holiday for the beggars, and they are not slow to take advantage of the occasion. In the country districts there is very little use for money, as the farms, being small, are utilized for the production of food for the winter, and this consisting as it does, largely of wine, brandy produced from plums, sauerkraut, potatoes, onions and the pods of capsicum, known in Serbia as "paprika," there is little need to sell the produce in order to buy other commodities. All these and others are stored in the cellars, but in the kitchens of the one-stored houses, which are the general rule, bacon, hams and salted meat are hung up to dry and to mature. Although the houses in the country are not very large, there is still provision made for the guest, who may be a perfect stranger but who is welcome to the hospitality which is a tradition with Serbians' in the same way as it used to exist in the Scottish Highlands. The industries of Serbia are small, as compared with agriculture, and this unfortunately is the result of a settled policy, which until recent years was enforced by the governing classes. When Serbia comes to her own again after the present war, much in the national life will be changed; the old order of things will have passed away and the development of other industries besides those associated with agriculture is certain to take place. South Africa's Demand for Films. South Africa imports 60,000 feet of moving picture films weekly. Toronto Street Railwaymen union has 141 members fighting at the front. from the Persians, but Pirot carpets have qualities all their own. Colors and materials are so strong that it is almost impossible to wear them out. Sick? Nonsense! The ocean liner was rolling like a chip, but as usual in such instances one passenger was aggressively, disgustingly healthy. "Sick. eh?" he remarked to a pale-green person who was leaning on the rail. The pale-green person regarded the healthy one with all the scorn he could muster. "Sick nothing!" he snorted weakly. "I'm just hanging over the front of the boat to see how the captain cranks it!" Ready for the Day. Little Elise entered the parlor one morning and her quick eye discovered that the slip coverings had been removed from the furniture. "Look, mamma!" she exclaimed "Someone has taken the nighties of the chairs." Neglect Their Opportunity. The reason some speakers are not humorous more frequently is that they neglect to try to be serious. Christmas in Europe INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE NO STOCKINGS HUNG HERE FOR SANTHA By JERLE DAVIS. HAT a ghastly holiday Christmas will be in Europe this year. Millions of families in mourning, millions of women and children starving, millions of homes in ruins, millions of new graves, millions of dead men that haven't even the shelter of earth, millions of square miles of fertile land laid waste by war, millions of men killing fathers, husbands, brothers, sons and sweet-hearts. Belgium, Serbia, northern France and Poland are a Hades of wreckage. In Germany everyone is living on short rations and turning all energies to the pursuit of war. Even the half-grown boys of France are under arms awaiting the call to the trenches. Austria and Italy and England and Russia and Bulgaria are pouring their money into the mill that turns out gins and explosives while the poor exist in the misery of semisaturation, getting their mite of food and fuel and clothing by taking their turn in the "bread line." All of warring Europe's able-bodied men are soldiers in one capacity or another. In the streets of all the cities and villages of the continent—excepting the little neutral nations—one sees only aged men, veterans of other wars, and maimed men who are recovering from wounds received in this one. Everywhere are hospitals. Schools, churches, factories, homes—every son of habitable place is filled with wounded. And one of the most flourishing enterprises over there is the sale of artificial limbs. Even from Asia comes the wall of sorrow, for Mohammedan Turkey is religiously slaughtering its hundred of thousands of Christian Armenian subjects. News dispatches of the last few day describe the terrible plight of refugees—penless, regged, hungry, diseased, noncombatants and exhausted, beaten soldiers—who are sweeping out of desolated Serbia into Greece. We read of women with children in arms spending a monttramping through the snow-covered mountain hoping in the end to find a little warmth and food and peace. We read of frozen roadway strewn with the bodies of those that stopped on the way for a bit of rest—and never went on. None of the hundred million of us in the United States can appreciate the horror of it all. Some of our war correspondents over there have seen and heard, but none has suffered and endured a those who are a part of the conflagration. Santa Claus will have a sorry time abroad this year. Fathers and mothers have neither the heart nor the means of commemorating the birth of the Child of Bethlehem and his mission among men. Of necessity they and their children will fast instead of feast—if there is any feasting it will be a feast of prayer and hope. America sent no Christmas ship abroad this year. Why not? some of us may ask. Why not? with the United States at the height of prosperity and blessed with peace. Perhaps because we realize what a horror the war is. A prominent newspaper man in one of our large cities—a man who had much to do with the success of the project last year—had this to say when the question was brought up: "A Christmas ship this year—a boatload or two or three boatloads of dolls and jumping-jacks and red apples and candy and cakes and mittens and red-top boots for the kids of Europe? I shall not dwell on the fact that the warring nations have become much more deadly in their hate and suspicion and probably would refuse safe passage for the cargoes from one country to another. I shall not concern myself with the fact that the nation All of warring Europe's able-bodied men are soldiers in one capacity or another. In the streets of all the cities and villages of the continent—excepting the little neutral nations—one sees only aged men, veterans of other wars, and maimed men who are recovering from wounds received in this one. Everywhere are hospitals. Schools, churches, factories, homes—every sort of habitable place is filled with wounded. And one of the most flourishing enterprises over there is the sale of artificial limbs. Even from Asia comes the wall of sorrow, for Mohammedan Turkey is religiously slaughtering its hundrede of thousands of Christian Armenian subjects. News dispatches of the last few days describe the terrible plight of refugees—peniless, regged, hungry, diseased, noncombatants and exhausted, beaten soldiers—who are sweeping out of desolated Serbia into Greece. We read of women with children in arms spending a month tramping through the snow-covered mountains, hoping in the end to find a little warmth and food and peace. We read of frozen roadways strewn with the bodies of those that stopped on the way for a bit of rest—and never went on. None of the hundred million of us in the United States can appreciate the horror of it all. Some of our war correspondents over there have seen and heard, but none has suffered and endured as those who are a part of the conflagration. Santa Claus will have a sorry time abroad this year. Fathers and mothers have neither the heart nor the means of commemorating the birth of the Child of Bothechem and his mission among men. Of necessity they and their children will fast instead of feast—if there is any feasting it will be a feast of prayer and hope. America sent no Christmas ship abroad this year. Why not? some of us may ask. Why not?—with the United States at the height of prosperity and blessed with peace. Perhaps because we realize what a horror the war is. A prominent newspaper man in one of our large cities—a man who had much to do with the success of the project last year—had this to say when the question was brought up: “A Christmas ship this year—a boatload or two or three boatloads of dolls and jumping-jacks and red apples and candy and cakes and mittens and red-top boots for the kids of Europe? I shall not dwell on the fact that the warring nations have become much more deadly in their hate and suspicion and probably would refuse safe passage for the cargoes from one country to another. I shall not concern myself with the fact that the nations He Was Company All Right. "Make yourself perfectly at home. We don't look on you as company." "Don't believe 'em, mister. They made me wash my face and hands just because you were coming to supper." "Now, let me tell you about this new hat of mine. It came direct from—" "You needn't go all over that again. Anybody to look at you can see you've got Panama on the brain." INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (By D. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) LESSON FOR DECEMBER 26 JEHOVAH'S GRACIOUS PROMISES TO ISRAEL (REVIEW). LESSON TEXT-Hosea 14. GOLDEN TEXT-Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.-Paa. 103:8 R. V. The burden of punishment descended upon Israel, not because of the vindictive character of Jehovah, but because of the persistent pursuit of sin on the part of the nation. The lessons of the past quarter extend from the latter days of Elijah, about 906 B. C., to the fall and capability of Israel (the northern kingdom) B. C. 722 (Beecher), a period of 180 years. Some contend that the lesson for November 14, Daniel at the King's Court, is chronologically the last and ought to have been put at the end of the series. During the past quarter we have studied about six kings, Ahab, Joash, Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Nineveh, Uziziah and Hoshea; also six prophets, Elijah, Elilsha, Daniel, Jonah, Amos and Hosea; and one soldier, Naaman. A good method of review would be to have assigned to different scholars or classes each of the foregoing personages and to give a report of his chief characteristics. Material for such a review is easily accessible. Another method of review would be to take up the lessons serially and in connection with each read some appropriate Scripture verses that will serve to emphasize or to illustrate the chief fact of each lesson. Lesson 1. The weak King Ahaz (strong in his perversity) is easily persuaded to do evil in order to gratify his covetousness. Elijah at God's command goes to meet Ahab who cries out, "Hast thou found me, O my enemy?" In reply Elijah delivers God's word; that word to us is found in Ex. 20:17. (Let each Scripture reference be read in full.) Lesson II. The veteran champion Elijah is about to go home and his more youthful follower, Elisha, has one chief desire (see II Kings 2:9), which persistently followed is abundantly rewarded. The lesson for us is found in t' master's prayer, John 14:16. Lesson III. The stricken soldier, Naaman, at a child's suggestion, appeals to God's prophet, Elisha, for healing. He is directed how he may be cured and after some hesitation returns home cleansed. The lesson for us is that of being faithful amid life's experiences and of doing and living for others (see also Romans 12:20, 21.) Lesson IV. The servant of Elisha is very much excited. King and camp are in despair, yet the prophet is not disturbed. Why? Let us read II Kings 6:17. Remember that Jesus, the master of men, refused to avail himself of like angelic assistance in his great battle concerning sin (See Matt. 26:53). Christianity is a religion of love, not of force. Lesson V. The faithful priest preserves the rightful king, Joash, and makes a covenant between him and the Lord, viz. that prince, priest and people "should be the Lord's people" (II Kings 11:17). Through the merits of our high priest there has been made a better, even an everlasting covenant (Heb. 13:20, 21). Lesson VI. Again refers to the good king, Joash. The neglected temple is restored and refurbished through the liberality of the people. This temple is a type of our bodies, which are spiritual temples (Eph. 2:22), and the lesson for us is not only the care of the body, but of liberality towards the work and worship of God's house. Lesson VII. This is the lesson which is chronologically out of order, but is used for its temperance application. Daniel, the clean youth, staked his life and position upon obeying the word of God (Dan. 1:8). The lesson for us is the exhortation of the apostle Paul (Eph. 5:13-17, see also 1 Pet. 5:8). Lesson VIII is the foreign missionary lesson. Jonah's life story is not a fattering one, yet when he faithfully proclaimed God's word it wrought a marvelous transformation in great and wicked Nineveh. (Read carefully Matt. 16:10 and Isa. 55:10, 11). We are to herald, witness to the truth and leave the results with God. Lesson IX presents Amos, the sturdy prophet of civic and moral righteousness, the great messenger of the "rightness" of things (Amos 5:14). The gist of this lesson for us will be found in the words of Jesus (Matt. 6:33), which message we must deliver to all men in the home land even as it was important for Jonah to go to a foreign land. One of the chief criticisms and difficulties of foreign mission work is that so-called Christian lands fall so far short of the teachings of Jesus. Leason X. Uzizki is that king who could not withstand prosperity and who, in the development of his pride (II Chron. 26:5, 16), assumed to disobey the word of God and brought upon himself a sad punishment. God's warnings are many; one for us is found in James 4:6. Lesson XI, Enter Hosea. Let the entire school state the message of the prophet to the people of Israel, "I will heal their backsliding. I will love them freely" (Hosea 14:4). Then let all recite the "little gospel" (John 3:16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Mr. Spurgeon once saw a weather cock bearing the motto, "God is Love." "It that because God is so changeable?" he asked. A friend replied, "No, but which- ever way the wind blows, God is love." HAT a ghastly holiday Christmas will be in Europe this year. Millions of families in mourning, millions of women and children starving, millions of homes in ruins, millions of new graves, millions of dead men that haven't even the shelter of earth, millions of square miles of fertile land laid waste by war, millions of men killing fathers, husbands, brothers, sons and sweet-hearts. DISTRIBUTING CHRISTMAS PACKAGES TO ORPHANS IN FRANCE Bv. JEBLE. DAVIS. ```markdown ``` THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE PRINCE OF BRINGS TO THE OF HOME THE MEMORIAL DEAR ONLY EVER GOD THE GLORY OF FAITH HOME Christmas ear. Mil- lining, mil- lening starv- in ruins, millions of seven the of square waste by fathers, and sweet- And Poland everyone energies down boys we call to England and money into lives while starvation, clothing men are In the the con- tions—one wars, and in wounds hospitals. DISTRIBUTING CHRISTMAS PACKAGES TO ORPHANS IN FRANCE every sort added. And over thereorrow, for daughtering Armenian few days des- tents—penilittants and sweeping We read of a month mountains, earth and roadways stopped on event on the United all. Some have seen endured as an- broad this either the birthion among children will feasting it broad this Why not?—prosperity because we prominent ones—a man mass of the ques- road or two jackets and mittens and I shall not nations have use and sus- massage for ear. I shall the nations embroiled look upon the animal growing fat and life blood, and probably us with curt "No-thank- with the hopelessness of America we have all we Providence—considering and social injustice. Ove- Over the power of we curse will be felt for g "Millions in Europe s of starvation, cold and clothing, shelter and med- ly joke it would be in the richest and luckiest nation of pitiful children a little they need milk and broth blankets and clothing, and they need doctors and plies. No, this is no tin Let us concentrate on that would suffice and a peace as soon as possible Let us look upon the celebrated Christmas be- in France and Belgium baraque, or boots, applindrance, and are all glittering treasures, for contain some bright trim midnight mass is the Christmas hymn is chan- midnight holiday for Christmas morning, the world! There is the boudin to Christmas lamp, symbolized the Magi to Bethlehem le creche to be exposed good-will to everyone to tiring with the grand cl iners. In the cou- merrily drag home the bing to our Yule log, whi- of the family; the boudin hot spiced wine sent ro- understanding is made cle TESTS QUALIT THE NATAL DAY OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE BRINGS TO MILLIONS OF HOMES ONLY THE MEMORY OF DEAR ONES FOR EVER GONE AND THE GLOOM OF FADING HOPE. embroiled look upon the United States as a great animal growing fat and sleek feeding on the life blood, and probably would return our gifts us with curt "No-thank-yous." "Instead I shall confess that I am weighed down with the hopelessness of the situation. Here America we have all we may reasonably ask Providence—considering our own sins of politic and social injustice. Over there they are curved beyond the power of words to describe, and the curse will be felt for generations. "Millions in Europe are dying in the agony of starvation, cold and disease for want of clothing, shelter and medical aid. What a ghily joke it would be in these circumstances for a richest and luckiest nation to offer those millions of pitiful children a little candy and fruit when they need milk and broth, mittens when they no blankets and clothing, dolls and toy trains when they need doctors and nurses and sanitary supplies. No, this is no time for polite moments. Let us concentrate on giving the only real hope that would suffice and that would be welcome peace as soon as possible." Let us look upon the manner in which Europe celebrated Christmas before the war. In France and Belgium on Christmas eve, baraque, or booths, appear in the streets with hindrance, and are all ablaze with candles and glittering treasures, for every household must contain some bright trinket in honor of Noel. The midnight mass is thronged; the magnificent Christmas hymn is chanted everywhere, and the all is gleeful holiday for an hour or so, for the Christmas morning, the peace-making morning the world! There is the boudin to be eaten, the calen, Christmas lamp, symbolical of the star that gured the Magi to Bethlehem, to be lighted, the creche to be exposed, and all happiness, good-will to everyone be expressed before tiring with the grand chorale of peace sound in the ears. In the country the lads and lass merrily drag home the buche de Noel, corresponding to our Yule log, which is kindled by the heat of the family; the boudin must be eaten and hot spiced wine sent round, and many a misunderstanding is made clear beside the Christmast Qualities of C THE NATAL DAY OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE BRINGS TO MILLIONS OF HOMES ONLY THE MEMORY OF DEAR ONES FOR- EVER GONE AND THE GLOOM OF FADING HOPE. DR POLAND embroiled look upon the United States as a greedy animal growing fat and sleek feeding on their life blood, and probably would return our gifts to us with curt "No-thank-yous." "Instead I shall confess that I am weighed down with the hopelessness of the situation. Here in America we have all we may reasonably ask of Providence—considering our own sins of politics and social injustice. Over there they are cursed beyond the power of words to describe, and the curse will be felt for generations. "Million in Europe are dying in the agonies of starvation, cold and disease for want of food, clothing, shelter and medical aid. What a ghastly joke it would be in these circumstances for the richest and luckiest nation to offer those millions of pitiful children a little candy and fruit when they need milk and broth, mittens when they need blankets and clothing, dolls and toy trains when they need doctors and nurses and sanitary supplies. No, this is no time for polite memements. Let us concentrate on giving the only real help that would suffice and that would be welcome—peace as soon as possible." Let us look upon the manner in which Europe celebrated Christmas before the war. In France and Belgium on Christmas eve the baraque, or booths, appear in the streets without hindrance, and are all ablaze with candles and glittering treasures, for every household must contain some bright trinket in honor of Noel. The midnight mass is thronged; the magnificent Christmas hymn is chanted everywhere, and then all is gleeful holiday for an hour or so, for it is Christmas morning, the peace-making morning of the world! There is the boudin to be eaten, the calen, or Christmas lamp, symbolical of the star that guided the Magi to Bethlehem, to be lighted, the little creche to be exposed, and all happiness, all good will to everyone to be expressed before retiring with the grand chorale of peace sounding in the ears. In the country the lads and lasstes merrily drag home the buche de Noel, corresponding to our Yule log, which is kindled by the head of the family; the boudin must be eaten and the hot spiced wine sent round, and many a misunderstanding is made clear beside the Christmas TESTS QUALITIES OF CLOTH English Town, It Is Claimed, Has Machine That Makes It Possible to Tell Value of Goods. A machine for testing the wearing quality of cloth has been produced in Bradford, England. It may be found of interest to American firms which manufacture, sell or use textile fabrics. Relative wearing qualities of different pieces of cloth may be de- THE LUNCH TABLE United States as a greedy sleek feeding on their would return our gifts to ours." That I am weighed down in the situation. Here in may reasonably ask of our own sins of politics or there they are cursed cards to describe, and the generations. Are dying in the agonies disease for want of food, medical aid. What a ghastly circumstance for the man to offer those millions be candy and fruit when mittens when they need oils and toy trains when curses and sanitary supine for pellet mementoes. Living the only real help what would be welcome—e." Manner in which Europeore the war. On Christmas eve the war in the streets without blaze with candles and every household must get in honor of Noel. The anged; the magnificent lived everywhere, and then an hour or so, for it is peace-making morning of to be eaten, the calen, or real of the star that guidem, to be lighted, the lit, and all happiness, all be expressed before reorale of peace sounding entry the lads and lassies de Noel, correspondeth is kindled by the head must be eaten and the sound, and many a misunar beside the Christmas In Germany every father, the when all my customs prince Christmas rich or prince Bescheerur the German the year. have some able presse acceptable. Singular brated as a night of the fair. The excitement divert the claim there goes dn; can laugh, tent, but it tions; it is. In Russia shoes filled horses of the sections the paratory which child and candy good, but who thus on the real. In Serbia dawn on the proption On reachach tree is then he ful of cor. "Good now. This done felling, par. "badnyah; that all the Once felling against the mains till dles and a way, while." "badnyak." The mas into each as he done in the nana Ghost—An All night crackling, anticipation they have by the G Christmas everyone e. MIES OF CLOTH termined by placing them in the machine and giving them a uniform number of rubs, perhaps two hundred each. This makes it possible to compare one kind of cloth with its imitation, or to compare cloth samples of the same character from different mills. A piece of cloth is clamped in a rigid jaw and passes over a rubbing FIGHTING FOR BREAD IN AND THE ORPHANS' CHRISTMAS BEFORE THE WAR IN FRANCE fire on this, the day of good will. In Germany and Austria every housemother and every father makes Christmas the feast for the children, the great day of reunion, the glad time when all meet under the old root tree, and social customs prevail over religious observances. The Christmas tree is ubiquitous—everyone has it, rich or poor—and no one omits Weihnachts' Beschereung or Christmas gifts. To provide these, the German people will, if need be, save up half the year. Each member of the household must have something as a surprise, generally serviceable presents that are often needed and always acceptable. In Germany and Austria every housemother and every father makes Christmas the feast for the children, the great day of reunion, the glad time when all meet under the old rooftree, and social customs prevail over religious observances. The Christmas tree is ubiquitous—everyone has it, rich or poor—and no one omits Weihnachts' Bescheuerung or Christmas gifts. To provide these, the German people will, if need be, save up half the year. Each member of the household must have something as a surprise, generally serviceable presents that are often needed and always acceptable. Singularly enough, the Christmas is not celebrated as one would expect in Italy. There the night of the year is less a religious festival than a fair. The world seems absorbed in delirious excitement, and all crowd round Pucinello and divert themselves hilariously till the churches claim them for the midnight mass. But the fun goes on; they laugh gleefully, as only Italians can laugh, enjoy themselves to their hearts' content, but the celebrations are not home celebrations; it is a general, not a domestic, feast. In Russia and Poland the children put their shoes filled with hay outside the door for the horses of St. Nicholas; and it is believed in most sections that St. Nicholas comes first on a preparatory visit ten days before Christmas to learn which children have been good. He leaves nuts and candy in the shoes of those who have been good, but nothing for those who have been bad, who thus know that they may expect no presents on the real Christmas day. In Russia and Poland the children put their shoes filled with hay outside the door for the horses of St. Nicholas; and it is believed in most sections that St. Nicholas comes first on a preparatory visit ten days before Christmas to learn which children have been good. He leaves nuts and candy in the shoes of those who have been good, but nothing for those who have been bad, who thus know that they may expect no presents on the real Christmas day. In Serbia and the other Balkan countries, at dawn on the day before Christmas the sturdy peasant proprietor dispatches his sons to the forest. On reaching the spot where the destined Christmas tree stands, the axebarer offers up a prayer; then he draws on a pair of gloves, takes a handful of corn, flings it against the tree, and says, "Good morning, and a happy Christmas to you." This done, he addresses himself to the task of felling, paying careful attention to the laws of the "badnyak," which prescribes among other things that all the cuts he made on one particular side. Once felled, the tree is carried home and leaned against the east side of the house, where it remains till evening. Then the wife lights two candles and places one on either side of the doorway, while the husband goes forth to bring in the "badnyak." The master of the house now throws three nuts into each of the four corners of the room, saying as he does so: "In the name of the Father; in the name of the Son; in the name of the Holy Ghost—Amen!" All night everyone remains gloating over the crackling, roasting pig, with an eagerness of anticipation proportionate to the zeal with which they have observed the six weeks' fast enjoined by the Greek orthodox church. By this time Christmas day has dawned, and on Christmas everyone must go to service. In Serbia and the other Balkan countries, at dawn on the day before Christmas the sturdy peasant proprietor dispatches his sons to the forest. On reaching the spot where the destined Christmas tree stands, the axbearer offers up a prayer; then he draws on a pair of gloves, takes a handful of coral, flings it against the tree, and says, "Good morning, and a happy Christmas to you." This done, he addresses himself to the task of felling, paying careful attention to the laws of the "badnyak." which prescribes among other things that all the cuts be made on one particular side. Once felled, the tree is carried home and leaned against the east side of the house, where it remains till evening. Then the wife lights two candles and places one on either side of the doorway, while the husband goes forth to bring in the "badnyak." The master of the house now throws three nuts into each of the four corners of the room, saying as he does so: "In the name of the Father; in the name of the Son; in the name of the Holy Ghost—Amen!" All night everyone remains gloating over the crackling, roasting pig, with an eagerness of anticipation proportionate to the zeal with which they have observed the six weeks' fast enjoined by the Greek orthodox church. By this time Christmas day has dawned, and on Christmas everyone must go to service. TH in the ma- iform num- two hundred able to com- h its imita- samples of an different amped in a rubbing surface formed by dull blades set in a cylinder. This cylinder makes one revolution clockwise, then one in the opposite direction, and this is recorded by a counter as one rub. The other end of the cloth is clamped to a roller, on which is placed the quadrant, from which any number of weights can be suspended, and thus put the cloth in tension. The machine can be driven by an electric motor. When the cloth is worn through the machine automatically stops. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Washington's own contribution to the work at Tuskegee was first the plan, then the finding of money to sustain it. He had the address and the kind of persistency which win money from the rich for beneficent purposes. He was perhaps the most successful solicitor of funds the country has ever known. For more than twenty years he has ranged up and down the country setting forth his purposes at Tuskegee, exploiting the effects of his work, and through these appeals winning financial support. The great establishment at Tuskegee, now liberally endowed, is a monument to his industry, his powers of exposition, and of his absolute devotion to a great cause. Ten years ago or more Mr. Andrew Carnegie made direct provision of a fund of $100,000 for Washington's personal benefit. At the time it was predicted that being thus removed from the possibilities of individual necessity Washington's energies in behalf of Tuskegee would suffer a decline. But not so. Up to the day of his death he gave to the institute the same unwearying devotion that he had given it in his own days of poverty. It is not too much to say of Booker Washington that the example of his Tuskegee school affected profoundly the educational fashion of the country. Twenty years ago a distinguished man wrote to a famous college president asking if he knew where a white boy might get precisely the training afforded to colored youth at Tuskegee. The inquiry startled the educational world in the sense that it exhibited the practical deficiencies of our system. The effect of it was to stimulate the industrial and vocational idea throughout the country. Because of a late ruling of the county court at Tulsa, Okla., in which the owner of an oil lease is forced to turn over to the lessee the royalty oil instead of its equivalent, Sarah Rector, one of the very rich, if not the richest Negro girl in Oklahoma and probably in all the world, now is receiving in royalties $2,000 more a month than formerly. According to this ruling her guardian, J. T. Porter, is permitted to sell this royalty oil in the open market at the highest price available, and has entered into a contract with an oil company to buy it at ten cents premium a barrel, the market price being 80 cents, the price at which she was compelled to sell before this decision was rendered. This girl, who was born in poverty and ignorance, suddenly became very wealthy when about ten years of age. Like all other Negro children of freedman parents living in the Creek nation, she inherited the right to choose or have chosen for her 160 acres of Creek land. Her land was leased to oil prospectors, and when developed became exceedingly valuable. It is said the least now produces 160,000 barrels a month, one-eighth of which is her royalty. This amount, at 90 cents a barrel, brings her $18,000 a month. As several independent refineries are in the market to buy oil at a premium it is probable many other guardians will take advantage of Judge Campbell's ruling. It is estimated that the churches in the United States spent on Negro education during 1912-13 $2,000,000. The Methodist Episcopal church leads the Whenever all the colored people of a community unite earnestly in asking and working sanely and wisely for a needed improvement, whether it is a better schoolhouse, a manual training or cooking equipment, better teachers, better sanitation, or anything else worth while, they usually get it. Scores of delegates at the recent third annual meeting of the Negro Organization society, which was held in Petersburg, Va., testified to this truth. Mai. R. R. Moton, commandant at Hampton institute and president of the society, said, in part: "The movement among colored people for better schools, better homes, better health, better farms, seems to have made an irresistible appeal to all the people of the state. Religious, benevolent, secret, and educational organizations of every character have joined in this movement. Leading white people, including the officials of the Virginia boards of health, education and of charities and correction, have been most cordial in their support. "The state-wide campaign for clean premises, clean homes and clean lives Last year the new wealth produced on American farms was officially placed at about ten billion dollars. This year it will be nearer eleven billion dollars than ten billion dollars. After three years of work a government committee has recommended a uniform system of weights and measures for all India. Honey and wax to the value of more than six million dollars are produced annually in the United States. Did It Ever Occur to You? "Why do you lick the postage stamp?" one woman was heard to ask another at the post office the other afternoon. The obvious reply was, or course, to make it behave itself on the letter, but this was not made. The other woman simply looked up in surprise and remarked: "Why not?" "I always moisten the corner of the envelope instead," was the response "I do not like the taste of the moilage on the stamp. It may be as sanitary as the envelope corner, but it doesn't denominations in the amount of money given. This church gave for the year $412,303. The Congregational church (through the American Missionary society) leads in the matter of permanent endowment for work among Negroes. A report says: "As typical church organizations doing extensive work among Negroes, the following are given: The Congregational church has 65 schools, 12,097 students, and a permanent endowment of over $2,000,000. The Methodist Episcopal church had 22 schools, with 6,588 students, and it has about $1,500,000 invested in school plants. The American Baptist home mission board has 24 schools, 7,351 students, and about $1,250,000 invested in school plants. The Presbyterian board of missions for freedmen has 136 schools (112 of them given as elementary), 16,427 students, and not quite $1,000,000 invested in school plants." Another report concerning denominational education for Negroes closes by saying: "The secretaries of the various church boards at their semi-annual meeting in Washington, D. C., February 2, laid definite plans for the future in the following particulars: As far as possible there would be in the future no duplication between private and public schools; the various Negro schools would be standardized; and the denominations would act in concert in preventing schools under different denominational control from occupying the same territory." J. M. Gandy, president of the State Normal school at Petersburg, who is the executive secretary of the Negro Organization society, reported that in one year over .5,000 people had been addressed on subjects relating to community improvements; 502 school terms had been lengthened; 604 school leagues had been reached; $340 had been given to five schools, and that these small gifts had inspired the people to raise thousands upon thousands of dollars for their own schools. T. C. Erwin of Petersburg, the society's field agent, reported that 347 organizations and 643 individuals had become members of the Negro Organization society. Professor Erwin has been at work in 38 Virginia counties. He has carried a message of new hope through organization to thousands of men and women. He has reached school improvement leagues in 19 counties and has aroused the people to the necessity of practicing self-help and working out a constructive plan. Several hundred delegates attended the annual meeting and heard addresses by Mayor Cabanis and Prof. James E. Shields of Petersburg; Rev. Dr. L. L. Downing, Roanoke; Prof. S. C. Atkins, Winsten-Salem, N. C.; W. T. B. William, Hampton institute; J. H. Binford, Jackson Davis, Ennion G. Williams, R. C. Stearnes and Miss Agnes D. Randolph of Richmond; Principal E. A. Long of Christiansburg, Dr. W. E. Atkins and Mrs. Porter Barret of Hamptn, and many other white and colored speakers, who are experts in community improvement. Sediment carried to sea by the Amazon river can be detected 100 miles from the coast. Extensive work has been begun to prove definitely whether petroleum can be found in South America. has received help and support that was little dreamed of. The two races have been brought together on the ground of common needs of humanity. We have given white people a chance which they have long desired—a chance to help the Negro without compromise or embarrassment. They have met us more than half way. "I am most anxious that we shall continue to be sane and wise in what we do and say, and not be swept off our feet by those who feel that the great problems of humanity can be solved by abusing those with whom we do not agree." Reports from delegates, including many women, showed clearly that hundreds of rural communities are waking up to the possibility of making genuine progress by having people work together for common economic and social interests, regardless of religious or fraternal affiliations. Ideas gathered at preceding meetings have been carried to distant rural districts, and have been the means of emancipating thousands from the bonds of poor health, inferior schools and unattractive homes and churches. The world's principal jade mine is in Burma, where the privilege of mining the stone has been in possession of one Indian tribe for many generations. Europe has about three and one-half times the telegraph traffic, nearly twice the first-class mail traffic, but only two-fifths the telephone traffic of the United States. Eighty per cent of Cuba's shoes come from the United States. taste so well, and I'd rather risk the envelope than the stamp. So I lick that instead." "It's a good idea," replied the other. And thereupon she proceeded to do it, although she had already applied her tongue to the stamp to moisten it. But she had the satisfaction of knowing she did it her way as well as the way of her friend. —Lawrence Telegram. To Remove Paint. To remove paint from glass run with hot vinegar. THE HANDY COLORED STORE Jewelry for Lady and Gent; Latest uptodate Novelties, Alarm Clocks, Watches MEN'S ARTICLES. OVERALLS, SUSPENDERS, FANCY SHIRTS, WORK SHIRTS, RIBBED UNION SUITS, MEN'S SWEATERS, FLEECED LINED SHIRTS and DRAWERS PAD GARTERS LADIES' ARTICLES. LADIES' SILK BOOT HOSE, LADIES' OUT SIZE HOSE LADIES' LISLE HOSE, MEN'S SILK HOSE, MEN'S LISLE HOSE MEN'S WHITE FELT HOSE MEN'S MIXED WORK SOX GLOVES. Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, Ladies' Silk Gloves. Men's Leather Work Gloves, Men's Dress Gloves. BEDDING. Cotton Blankets (extra large), In White, Gray and Tans. Comforters, Silkcaline and Satteen, Coovers, Pillow Cases and Sheets. 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These homes are nicely decorated. Oak finish with white enamel bedrooms, electric lights, bath, china closet, sun porch and everything exclusive. Ranging in price from $2750 to $3200. A cash payment down and terms to suit on the remained. Take Sunset Hill car. See agent on ground or call Main 3468, either phone. LADIES' and GENT'S 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. SEPT. Stem Treatment KS Y Store, Bands. FURNISHING BOOBS & MOTORS OUR Enam Fire Padl Pipe, Rods Screw Fitur Brass Rat Help Qu Enamelware, Pocket Knives, Fire Shovels, Iron Handles, Padlocks, Coal Hods, Stove Pipe, Elbows, Nails, Curtain Rods, Hinges and Hasps, Bolts, Screws, etc., Window Shades, Fittures, Moulding, Hooks, Brass Cup Hooks, Mouse and Rat Traps. Help Make Our Store Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends. THE GOLDEN WEST. AN INTERESTING REVIEW OF THE PEOPLE, TOWNS AND POSSIBILITIES OF THE GREAT WESTERN SECTION 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 Possibilities. CHAPTER IX. At the close of our Emancipation celebration address, a number of citizens of Portland shook our hand and told us that it was one of the most enjoyable and enthusiastic gatherings that had ever been held in that city by the Colored people, and after partaking of an elegant little spread that had been arranged by the ladies of the Church, we returned to our hotel tired but happy and satisfied that we had kept the faith of ourselves and to the immortal heroes of the other race who made our freedom a reality. With a positive reluctance we arose the next day to start on our journey northward to Tacoma and Seattle, and early as it was Brother Green, one of the loyal members of Eucell Lodge, was on hand to see us off and that our comfort was looked after. He brought us a box of cigars each, ordered an elegant taxi to carry us to the station and saw that we got one of the most elegant breakfasts we have ever eaten, all before 7:30 a.m. After an unventure trip we arrived at Tacoma about 1 o'clock and found it a very pretty and busy city of about 150,000. Rev. H. M. Collins, whom we expected to meet, was back in Kansas City, and knowing no one else we made our stay quite short. Rev. Collins is highly respected by white and black alike here and is a living proof of the possibilities of the young minister out in the West. We took a car and rode over the city for several hours viewing its many points of interest, and late that evening left for Seattle, the "hustler of the West." It is only 40 miles from Tacoma to Seattle and we were theme in a very short time and found a great city full of life and excitement. We called a taxi and were taken to the Dunbar hotel, where we were royally entertained during our stay by Brother Burr Williams, B. F. Tutt, Walter Bates, Oscar Collins, Shack Harris and others. Most of these are old Kansas City boys and they are all doing nicely out there. Mr. B. F. Tutt has one of the most beautiful barber shops at 306 Main street we saw in the entire Northwest; elegant white enamel chairs with the new extra headrest, special chairs for children, manicurist; handles the leading Negro papers and an up-to-date place of the first water, Oscar Collins has possibly the best saffoon and club in the Northwest and has made thousands of dollars since being in Seattle. Burr Williams is president of the exclusive Dumas Social and Athletic Club and has recently bought some elegant property in that city. We also met Mrs. Miller, who was formerly Lulu Ward of Kansas City and a relative of M. H. Bass. We visited the office of the Searchlight and had a pleasant chat with Editor DeBoe, and also met Rev. McMikens of the A. M. E. Church, a beautiful edifice which was built by Rev. W. T. Osborn, now pastor at Omaha. .eb. We never met as many Japs in our lives as we saw in Seattle; they are there literally by the thousands and they ramify every avenue of business life. All the vessels sailing to the Orient from Seattle harbor are manned by Japanese and Chinese sailors and the Japanese hotels receive the bulk of Negro patronage in that city. They are deploring very much the passage of the prohibition law which will make the entire state of Washington dry after January 1 and in Seattle alone they say there are 2,800 saloons which will go out of business on that date and will throw many people out of employment. Seattle is destined to be one of the great cities of this country and now boasts the population of more than 400,000. The tallest building in America outside of New York City is here, the L. C. Smith building, 42 stories high THE HOME OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUST THINK, MODERN, PRICE $1,800. $50 down; $10 a month until paid. Cheaper than rent. If you are thinking of buying a home, here is your opportunity. A six-room frame, can be arranged for two families, hot and cold water and bath, located at 2012 Bales avenue; good neighborhood, good place to raise chickens and garden. Might accept a trade as a first payment down, so what have you to offer? Why keep on paying rent and taking your landlord's insults? You can be your boss and let your rent buy you a home. See Kinsler, Bell phone Grand 2303-R. 918 E. 21st St. NEIGHBORS SPEAK Resolutions by the Kansas City Republicans Strongly Urge Walter S. Dickey for Senatorship. Following are resolutions expressing the sense of the great mass meeting of Kansas City Republicans held at New Casino hall in that city Monday evening. November 29: "This body of citizens of Kansas City, Mo., neighbors and fellow townmen of Walter S. Dickey, being voluntarily assembled in mass meeting on November 29, 1915, and realizing that, "Whereas, For more than two years past, the industries of the nation have been disturbed, trade and commerce distressed, alarmed and halting, and a wide business depression has prevailed throughout this country, threatening the permanent destruction of the prosperity that formerly distinguished the American people, and which depression has been only accidentally and partially relieved by the unnatural conditions growing out of the disastrous war in Europe, which is stimulating a temporary demand in certain lines of industry, but which inevitably will be followed by even greater industrial stagnation than that which we have recently experienced unless wise precautionary and preventive measures be early adopted by our government and "Whereas, Commercial prosperity is the life of the nation and when commerce is disturbed and interrupted by unwise legislation, a blow is struck at the heart of every trade, profession and employment of the people, and "Whereas, The essential ingredient of success and progress is efficiency, which applies to government, as well as to business administration, and the attainment of efficiency in any undertaking requires the services of experts, skilled in the work to be undertaken, and "Whereas, We realize that the problem confronting our government today, and which will confront it during the immediate future, is the restoration of the industrial and commercial progress and prosperity which this nation enjoyed, with but slight and temporary interruption, for nearly fifty years succeeding the Civil War, and during which time it attained a growth in material wealth, in population, in social advancement, in individual liberty and opportunity, in intelligence of citizenship and in the enjoyment by all people within its jurisdiction of the highest blessings which civilization can bestow, and "Whereas, While the problem which confronted the nation in 1861 and with which our fathers wrestled, and which they solved to the satisfaction of succeeding generations and the eternal glory of the nation, was a social problem, the problems which confront the nation today are largely commercial and industrial and demand more than ever before in the history of our nation the services, the ripe experience and matured judgment of our successful business men, and call for the drafting into politics of business men, whose ability, integrity and patriotism have been thoroughly tried and proved, and "Whercas, Our fellow townman and neighbor, Walter S. Dickey, upon the urgent demand of hundreds of his fellow citizens, has consented to become a candidate for nomination by the Republican party of Missouri for the high office of United States Senator, and "Whereas, His well known integrity, dynamic energy, wide business experience, rare constructive and executive ability, his keen vision and genius for organization and his acquaintance with the essential principles underlying healthy commerce building, and expansion, both individual and national, fit him in an unusual degree to discharge the duties of that high office at this critical period; and his great public service to this city and state, covering a period of more than thirty years, entitle him to that high honor and to the recognition by the people of this state, which unselfish devotion to duty merits, therefore, be it "Resolved, First—That we hereby pledge ourselves to use all honorable means to secure the nomination at the coming primary election by the Republican party of Missouri, Walter S. Dickey, for the office of Senator from this state; "Second—That we invite and urge the cooperation of all good citizens of the state of Missouri in securing th阴ination and election of Walter S. Dickey, sincerely believing that if we shall succeed in this purpose, we will render a great service to the people of this state and of the nation and reflect honor, not only upon this city, but upon the great state of Missouri. Be it further "Resolved, That these resolutions be engrossed and published and circulated among all the voters of this state as evidence of the esteem in which Walter S. Dickey is held in this community, after a continuous residence of thirty-one years, and of our belief in his exceptional qualifications for the high office of United States Senator from the State of Missouri." (These resolutions were passed by a rising, unanimous vote amidst a scene of remarkable enthusiasm.) NATIONAL BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE HERE. It is all settled now that Kansas City will be the seat of the 1916 meeting of the National Negro Business League. The executive committee, in session held at Tuskegee Institute, unanimously agreed upon the metropolis of Western Missouri as the place and the third Wednesday in August next as the time. 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 strict attention. Glive up a call. Remember the date. Grand Christmas Sale Fine Suits and Overcoats at $15 Come to the Palace and take advantage of the savings afforded by this sale. Overcoats include the dressy Kersesys, novelty Scotch mixtures, swell new overplaids, as well as plain color overcoatings, with fancy plaid backs; in all the smartest overcoat models of the season, staples as well as the snappy new short, close fitting Overcoats and the popular Balmoral, with plain or velvet collar. The suitings include fancy worsteds, silk mixed worsteds, Scotch mixtures and blue serges; in every smart model of the season. Suits and Overcoats worth $20 and $22.50. Choice of the lot (with your satisfaction guaranteed) at ..... $15 TO THE PUBLIC: We want you to come to us for everything carried by a Drug Store. DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMB8, BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER HAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMB8, STRAIGHTENING COMB8, ETC. We recommend and guarantee everything offered for sale to be exactly as represented. WE DO NOT "SUBSTITUTE" nor ask you to take other brands than you ask for. You "want what you want" and we want you to have it. 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