Kansas City Sun

The Hope of City, State and Nation is the Republican Party Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. The Hope A COURAGEOUS BISHOP REBUKES GRAFT. ```markdown ``` Birmingham, Ala.—Before the North Alabama conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, Bishop J. W. Alstork of Montgomery who is presiding, let it be known in no uncertain language that he could not be influenced in his work by any special gifts or offerings and discouraged that practice on the part of the ministers in the conference. He told the ministers plainly that the only thing that could commend them would be faithful service to the church and race. MISS LILLIAN TOOLEY. One of the race's most brilliant and versatile readers and a culinary expert of acknowledged ability who is demonstrating the baking possibilities of the famous I-H flour at various race stores, churches and entertainments and recently demonstrated at Wilson's' Grocery, 2447 Woodland Avenue; Arnett's, Twenty-fifth and Euclid; Berry's, 1900 East Seventeenth; Williams, 1508 East Twenty-fourth; Washington's, Eleventh and Michigan; Claybourne's 945 Washington Blvd., K. C. K.; and at numerous church and school entertainments throughout the city.. As a demonstrator she cannot be surpassed. BOYS' SUNDAY. SUNDAY WILL BE BOYS' SUNDAY AT "He who saves a man saves a unit, but a multiplication table." The services both morning and evening "Boosters." Order of service: Frank H. Myers, Mastion. A. W. Johnson. Scripture lesson E. Randolph Wisdom. Boy's secretary Y. M. Partner;" Solo, Where is my Wandering B-sermon, Rev. Wm. H. Thomas. At 7:30, a vice. Address by Hon. N. C. Crews, Lawyer and Prof. Joe E. Herriford. Music by the cson. FREDERICK DOUGL The Most Brilliant Statesman and Most Courte the Race Has Ever Produced. SUNDAY AT ALLEN CHAPEL. Myers, Master of Ceremonies. Invocationlesson Edgar Unthank. Address, by Y. M. C. A. subject, "Winning a wandering Boy." J. M. Smyles. Short at 7:30, a young men's and men's sergeant. Lawyer Geo. L. Vaughn of St. Louis, by the choir under Prof. R. G. Jack- K DOUGLASS Post Courageous and Gallant Defender SUNDAY WILL BE BOYS' SUNDAY AT ALLEN CHAPEL. "He who saves a man saves a unit, but he who saves a boy saves a multiplication table." The services both morning and evening will be in charge of the "Boosters." Order of service: Frank H. Myers, Master of Ceremonies. Invocation, A. W. Johnson. Scripture lesson Edgar Unthank. Address, Randolph Wisdom, Boy's secretary Y. M. C. A. subject, "Winning a Partner;" Solo, Where is my Wandering Boy," J. M. Smyles. Short sermon, Rev. Wm. H. Thomas. At 7:30, a young men and men's service. Address by Hon. N. C. Crews, Lawyer Geo. L. Vaughn of St. Louis, and Prof. Joe E. Herriford. Music by the choir under Prof. R. G. Jackson. FREDERICK DOUGLASS The Most Brilliant Statesman and Most Courageous and Gallant Defender the Race Has Ever Produced. ALLEN CHAPEL. We are looking forward to the County Fair one of the fixed entertainments of the church which will take place during the month of April. The same officers were unanimously elected this year. The minister is anxious to secure about twenty homes for delegates to the Presiding Elders' Council of the Fifth Episcopal district. Allen is joyously anticipating a visit from Bishop J. Albert Johnson. Sunday morning Rev. Thomas preached from the 15 Chapter of Lake and the text was: And he said: "Son thou are ever with me and all that I have is thine." The minist.r's subject was the parable of the elder son and he made it so clear that the elder son was really worse than the prodigal son for he was possessed with a life of self righteousness. He was a respectable sinner and they are many like the sands of the sea. Sunday evening the minister preached from the text: And there was a famine in the land and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn for a famine grievous was in the land. His subject was a "False step." The minister said in the course of his sermon that the Bible presented only one perfect character, and for this reason the infidels were unable to say that the Bible characters were not real. The sermon was clear and forceful. The choi is receiving many compliments on the sweet and touching hymns they are singing to the congregation. Every body likes those stirring gospel hymns. Gus us more of them. COLORED OFFICERS IN THE REGULAR ARMY. In the regular army there are three officers of the line and four regimental chaplains. The line officers are --- --- The Kansas City Sun "Making me special donations will not help at alb," said Bishop Alstork. "I would rather not have them, and I cannot discourage the practice too emphatically. In the first place the preachers in a Negro conference have not enough money to be making the bishop presents, and, in the second place, the church has provided for the bishop. For my part, I am perfectly satisfied with the provision the church has made for me, and I am expected to serve it and my God. I can neither by bought nor sold, and will not be influenced in the performance of my duty one iota by such gifts." ANNOUNCEMENT. A great revival meeting is being held at the Second Baptist church, Tenth and Charlotte streets. Everybody is cordially invited. Five hundred boys wanted to attend the service next Sunday mornign. A special sermon to boys by Rev. S. W. Bacote the pastor, after which free luncheon will be served to all the boys present. Major Charles Young and First Lieutenant Benjamin O. Davis, of the 9th Cavalry, and First Lieutenant Charles Green of the 25th Infantry. The regimental chaplains are Captain George W. Prioleau, 9th Cavalry; First Lieutenant W. W. Gladden, 24th Infantry; First Lieutenant O. J. W. Scott, 25th Infantry; First Lieutenant Louis A. Carter, 10th Cavalry. In addition to the above there are commissoned officers on the retired list as follows: Major W. T. Anderson, Major John R. Lynch and Captain G. T. Stewart. Major Anderson and Captain Stewart were chaplains. Major John R. Lynch was a paymaster. Major Young is a graduate from West Point, and was in the class that graduated June 15th, 1884. Davis and Green came up from the ranks. PROMINENT NEGROES MEET. A meeting of the leading Negro Republicans of the Middle West has been called to meet in the Assembly room of the Kansas City Sun Tuesday, February 22nd, by Hon. E. T. Barbour, of El Reno, Okla., temporary chairman. Among the distinguished men who will be in attendance are John H. Pegg, inspector of weights and measures, Omaha; Hon. George H. Woodson, Buxton, Ia.; W. T. Francis, St. Paul, Minn.; George W. Gross, of Denver; F. H. McNeal, Silver City, New Mexico; "Thos. Campbell, Denver; John L. Thompson and J. B. Rush, Des Moines, Ia., J. Coody Johnson, Wewoka S. J. Hilton, Luther; and ... T. Barbour of El Reno, Okla., Nich Chiles of Topeka; Homer G. Phillips and I. H. Bradbury, of St. Louis; J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph, Hon. E. H. Wright and Alderman Oscar Deprist, of Chicago, and W. C. Hueston, N. C. Crews, F. W. Dabney, of Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, FERBUARY 12. 1916. ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Saviour of His Country and Liberator of "With malice toward none but charity to all, that gover ple, for the people and by the people, shall not peril ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Saviour of His Country and Liberator of a Ra e toward none but charity to all, that government the people and by the people, shall not perish." "With malice toward none but charity to all, that government of the peo ple, for the people and by the people, shall not perish." THE ARMY TO GEORGIA? The Senate of the United States lent debate within the last two months. Nineteen citizens of the city while on Mexican soil, by bandit mind of every right thinking A outrage. Whole pages of senate demanding that the government rights of its citizens. At least a were at the head of the government the troops of this country across brigands. Several senators declare duty of our government to protect they might be on foreign soil and either person or property that they be exercised in compelling the nationed the wrong to make reparations. Most of us will sanction that insist that the just rights of United States no matter where they may the walls of the senate chamber dignant oratory of senators all else to do the avenging if any is poor, ignorant and defenseless N of them was a citizen of the Un of Georgia, and although black protection of the law of their on the general government, as much were murdered by Mexican bandit. But nothing will be done to which murdered these Negroes are of trial by a jury. The crime will press except by a few papers, a scene of the murder. When a man been tried and convicted of a hoof of his guilt was not clear and many people who read the gist a act of the mob was denounced by North and South as a blot on the It was a blot, and the criticism now? Is it true that in this whose skin happens to be black from his state or government? the average he stands lower in tion and morals than the white greater reason why he should be the law. To whom much is given from is less excuse for members of than there is for members of the their opportunities for knowing Hoke Smith of Georgia grows as the British government for importers of cotton, but utters new thorities of his own state for pozens who happen to be black.— LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY SCHOOL AND C MEET JUDGE R. S Senate of the United States has been the scourge within the last two weeks over the Mexican nineteen citizens of the United States were in Mexican soil, by bandits. It was cruel murder, every right thinking American citizen revolt. Whole pages of senatorial oratory were poured that the government assert itself and defends citizens. At least one senator declared to the head of the government he would immediately pass of this country across the border in pursuit. Several senators declared that it was the most government to protect our citizens no matter what be on foreign soil and if they should be wrong to make separation. Of us will sanction that doctrine to the extent that the just rights of United States citizens shall matter where they may be. At the same time, of the senate chamber were resounding with laboratory of senators all of whom will permit us to the avenging if any is done, a mob was hand and defendless Negroes in Georgia. E was a citizen of the United States as well as Asia, and although black and poor, were entitled to the law of their own state and the professional government, as much as the nineteen citizens ordered by Mexican bandits. Nothing will be done to punish the members of disordered these Negroes and deprived them of the duty a jury. The crime will not even be denounced by a few papers, and they located far in the murder. When a mob hanged a white man and convicted of a horrible crime, although he was not clear and convincing to the minds of people who read the gist of the evidence at the mob was denounced by the majority of the people South as a blot on the fair name of Georgia was a blot, and the criticism was just, but what? Is it true that in this land of boasted freedom he happens to be black is not entitled to put state or government? Admit, if you please, he stands lower in the scale of intelligence morals than the white race, that fact supersedes reason why he should be protected in his right. Whom much is given from him much is required excuse for members of the white race being here is for members of the black race, for the opportunities for knowing the right are greater. With of Georgia grows red in the face as he does of Georgia grows red in the face as he does of Georgia for interfering with the profit of cotton, but utters never a word of criticism of his own state for permitting the murder of who happen to be black—Mail and Breeze, Topic. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION HOLLY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT MEETING DGE R. S. LATSHA The Senate of the United States has been the scene of violent debate within the last two weeks over the Mexican question. Nineteen citizens of the United States were murdered while on Mexican soil, by bandits. It was cruel murder and the mind of every right thinking American citizen revolts at the outrage. Whole pages of senatorial oratory were poured out demanding that the government assert itself and defend the rights of its citizens. At least one senator declared that if he were at the head of the government he would immediately order the troops of this country across the border in pursuit of the brigands. Several senators declared that it was the most sacred duty of our government to protect our citizens no matter where they might be on foreign soil and if they should be wronged in either person or property that the might of this nation should be exercised in compelling the nation which permitted or sanctioned the wrong to make reparation. Most of us will sanction that doctrine to the extent that we insist that the just rights of United States citizens shall be protected no matter where they may be. At the same time that the walls of the senate chamber were resounding with the indignant oratory of senators all of whom will permit somebody else to do the avenging if any is done, a mob was hanging five poor, ignorant and defenseless Negroes in Georgia. Every one of them was a citizen of the United States as well as a citizen of Georgia, and although black and poor, were entitled to the protection of the law of their own state and the protection of the general government, as much as the nineteen citizens who were murdered by Mexican bandits. But nothing will be done to punish the members of the mob which murdered these Negroes and deprived them of their right of trial by a jury. The crime will not even be denounced in the press except by a few papers, and they located far from the scene of the murder. When a mob hanged a white man who had been tried and convicted of a horrible crime, although the proof of his guilt was not clear and convincing to the minds of a great many people who read the gist of the evidence at the trial, the act of the mob was denounced by a majority of the papers both North and South as a blot on the fair name of Georgia. It was a blot, and the criticism was just, but why the silence now? Is it true that in this land of boasted freedom a man whose skin happens to be black is not entitled to protection from his state or government? Admit, if you please, that on the average he stands lower in the scale of intelligence, education and morals than the white race, that fact supplies the greater reason why he should be protected in his rights under the law. To whom much is given from him much is required. There is less excuse for members of the white race being criminals than there is for members of the black race, for the reason that their opportunities for knowing the right are greater. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia grows red in the face as he denounces the British government for interfering with the profits of exporters of cotton, but utters never a word of criticism of the authorities of his own state for permitting the murder of its citizens who happen to be black.—Mail and Breeze, Toneka, Kan. JUDGE R. S. LATSHAW Of Jackson County Criminal Court LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 19TH AND TRACY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH—AT 3 P. M. Subject: "PUBLIC EDUCATION THE REMEDY FOR CR SPECIAL MUSIC by Lincoln High School Orche Subject: PUBLIC EDUCATION THE REMEDY FOR CRIT ECIAL MUSIC by Lincoln High School Orche "PUBLIC EDUCATION THE REMEDY FOR CRIME" SPECIAL MUSIC by Lincoln High School Orchestra THE ENTIRE PUBLIC IS INVITED EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. Great revival meeting is in progress at Ebenezer. The Rev. W. B. Nichols of Joplin A. M. E. church is preaching powerful gospel sermons every night. --- LINCOLN y and Liberator of a Race. to all, that government of the peo- ple, shall not perish." States has been the scene of vio- weeks over the Mexican ques- United States were murdered. It was cruel murder and the American citizen revolts at the moral oratory it poured out assert itself and defend the one senator declared that if he hunt he would immediately order as the border in pursuit of the defender that it was the most sacred our citizens no matter where if they should be wronged in the might of this nation should station which permitted or sanction. and doctrine to the extent that we used States citizens shall be pro- ply be. At the same time that we were resounding with the in- flict whom will permit somebody done, a mob was hanging five degrees in Georgia. Every one United States as well as a citizen and poor, were entitled to the own state and the protection of as the nineteen citizens who its. to punish the members of the mob and deprived them of their right not even be denounced in the and they located far from the job hanged a white man who had trouble crime, although the proof convining to the minds of a great of the evidence at the trial, the a majority of the papers both fair name of Georgia. Isism was just, but why the sill- land of boasted freedom a man is not entitled to protection Admit, if you please, that on the scale of intelligence, educa- race, that fact supplies the are protected in his rights under on him much is required. There the white race being criminals black race, for the reason that the right are greater. Senator ed in the face as he denounces ferring with the profits of ex- er a word of criticism of the au- rmitting the murder of its citi- Mail and Breeze, Topeka, Kan. SCHOOL EXTENSION COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ATTING LATSHAW ECT: E REMEDY FOR CRIME" ___ John High School Orchestra ___ Backsilders are being reclaimed and persons converted. The revivalist is certainly a live wire' and few men can withstand his arguments and sermons. You are invited to come. --- W. C. WILLIAMS, Minister SEEING CLEARLY BY B. L. LONGDON, Chillicothe, Mo. A few things we see clearly. One of them is that the present month is notable as bringing the birthday of a very unusual number of great men. From this group of immortals we mention George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Richard Allen, and Frederick Douglass. Without washing the jealousies and selfishness of local leaders would probably have made American Revolution a failure. Without Abraham Lincoln the United States could scarcely have survived the crisis of 1861; and without Richard Douglass the champion of an oppressed race the prejudice and oppression in church and state might not have revealed the fact that the Negro can only breathe freely in an atmosphere of freedom. Another thing we see clearly is that from the beginning to end of the public career of Washington, Lincoln, Allen and Douglass they so regulated the development of their plans as to have public sentiment sustain their cause. Their judgment like their perceptions, far outran not only the average mind, but often the acumen of their wisest counsellors and co-workers. They were charged by some with going too fast and too far, and by others with moving too slowly. We excuse their criticism because "great men stand like solitary towers in the city of God and secret their thoughts intercourse with higher intelligences which strengthen and console them and of which the labrers on the sur face do not even dream. One thing we see clearly is that whoever strives to do righteously thereby makes himself the brother or sister of all the righteous. Daniel of old claims kinship with every man who is brave enough to do right at all hazards; and the army of the prophets and saints and martyrss of whom the world was not worthy receive into their ranks whoever bears a true testimony in his day and suffers for conscience sake. And now that we see this pleasing truth very clearly we venture to say that Washington, Lincoln as well as Allen and Douglass are our brothers in the kinship of the soul, and all they who snuffer patiently who labor faithfully who give cheerfully and who sacrifice ungrudgingly, who face danger bravely who conquer temptation resolutely, who love their fellows unfledged and who believe that "God's creature is one." He makes man, not men. His true creature is unitary and infinite, regarding himself indeed, in every finite form, but compromised by none." A NEAR TRAGEDY While Dr. T. C. Urbank, one of our most prominent physicians, was driving his automobile north on the Paseo last Thursday afternoon, his car was struck by a truck of the Emery, Bird Thayer D. G. Co., at 45th street, and almost completely wrecked. In the car was Dr. W. H. Thomas, pastor of Allen Chapel, and Mrs. N. C. Crews, wife of the editor, on route to a meeting of the Dazaar Committee at Allen Chapel, and it is a miracle that they escaped instant death. As it was both were severely snapped up and received severe bruises, but no serious complications have arisen thus far. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The president introduced a new feature in the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday that is covenant meeting which was very interesting. Every girl and boy in the Union testified. The attendance was 72. Next Sunday Boys Day, the boys will take charge and conduct the B. Y. P. U. The services last Sunday were excellent. In the morning Dr. Bacote delivered a fine sermon to a large congregation. The evening services were devoted to Covenant meeting and the Lord's Supper. We now have a series of meetings and every Christian is asked to join with us in God's name to fight sin and Satan and to be instrumental in saving souls. INCORRIGIBLLE HOME BOARD ELECTS. The Board of Managers of the Incorrigible Home for Negro Girls at Tipton, Mo., met last week and selected the following officers. Mrs. Fannie Oliver, St. Louis, Supt.; Mrs. Sadie Talton, Kansas City, and Mrs. Emma Parker, Clayton, teachers; Mrs. Ella Lane of Jefferson City, housekeeper. Mrs. Oliver, the superintendent, is an early graduate of Lincoln Institute, and many years ago taught school in Calloway County but for the past twenty years she has been engaged in rescue work in St. Louis and is now matron of a girls rescue home there. She has never been an active applicant for the position but her appointment was urged by the White Federation of Women's clubs. It is thought by many, however, that she will not accept the position. In the selection of the other employees it is said that politics played an important part. Mrs. Lane, who was elected housekeeper, is the wife of Chas. B. Lane, who is junior of Gov. Major's office and Mrs. Taiton is the wife of Prof. J. L. Talton of Kansas City, who is an active Democrat. It is announced that the institution will not be open until April 1, which it is thought is due to the bankrupt conditions of the state treasury. PROPOSED MODEL NEGRO TENE MENTS. Hundreds of eminently respectable Negro families are compelled by circumstances to live and bring up their children under degrading, if not actually immoral, influences. These people would ruch to fill proper quarters if they could obtain them at a reasonable rent. For the general welfare of the city, as well as for the particular welfare of the Negroes, a determined effort must be made to house them properly. While the plan for housing the Negro population in Harlem should be comprehensive and not limited to one or two units, we feel that a start should be made on a reasonably small scale, and propose the first development on a plot covering eighty city lots (about 200x100 feet). A tenement building on such a plot, in accordance with the model plans and specifications of the city and suburban homes company, can be erected at a cost not to exceed $288,000, including the cost of the land. Such a tenement would have the following accommodations and scale of weekly rentals:—96 rooms arranged as 4-room apt. with bath, at $1.40 per room; 180 rooms arranged as 3-room apt. with bath, at $1.40 per room; 108 rooms arranged as 3-room apt. no bath, at $1.25 per room; 100 rooms arranged as 2-room apt. with bath, at $1.70 per room; 40 rooms arranged as 2-room apt. no bath, at $1.40 per room.—Southern Workman. TENNIS ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, February 16, 1916 8:00 p. m. at the Y. M. C. A. BUSINESS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE PREPAREDNESS For next August's St. Louis Meet. W. M. W. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The Mighty Leader of a Race "Who Loved Him in Life Death." In his memory the citizens of Greater Kansas City meeting at Polytechnic High School, 11th and Locust a noon at 2:30 p. m., February 13. Reasons for Your Coming: Ex-Mayor Henry M. B. National reputation, will be the principal speaker, a speakers. Lincoln High School Glee Club and Prochorus of 100 voices selected from the best choirs of an exceptional musical program. The National Negro Business League meets hereington was its president. The eyes of the nation are proper respect to his memory. Our next Sunday night meeting will be at Plea church, Independence avenue and Tracy, 7:30 sharp first and third Thursday in each month at Y. M. The Mighty Leader of a Race "Who Loved Him in Life and Loved Him in Death." In his memory the citizens of Greater Kansas City will hold a public meeting at Polytechnic High School, 11th and Locust streets, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m., February 13. Reasons for Your Coming: Ex-Mayor Henry M. Beardsley, an orator of National reputation, will be the principal speaker, and other prominent speakers. Lincoln High School Glee Club and Prof. R. G. Jackson's chorus of 100 voices selected from the best choirs of the city, will furnish an exceptional musical program. The National Negro Business League meets here in August. Dr. Washington was its president. The eyes of the nation are on us, so let us show proper respect to his memory. Our next Sunday night meeting will be at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Independence avenue and Tracy, 7:30 sharp. Regular League meeting first and third Thursday in each month at Y. M. C. A. rooms. THE PULLMAN PORTERS' BENE FIT ASSOCIATION. The Pullman Porters' Benefit Association will give its first entertainment at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. from 2 to 5 p. m., Thursday, February 17. A delightful musicale and supper in cafeteria. W. A. JARRETT, Chairman. V. D. HARRIS, GUS BAILEY, W. P. MIMMS, D. G. EMERY, Committee. They are sparing no pains to make it a success and expect all the men with their families and friends to turn out in force and make it the greatest event of the season. Several eminent speakers, in fact the best talent available, will be on the program. A Thought for the Week—Let us emphasize the fact, and keep on emphasizing it, that we must encourage trade and business development among ourselves; that we must cease more and more to be a wage earning class; that we must buy and sell more among ourselves, so that we can have the profit that is to be made and thus make good openings for our sons and daughters to be tradesmen in their turn.—Philadelphia Tribune. --- We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. an Party MRS. DELLA SANDUSKY WAT- KINS. The charming wife of the Grand Master of Odd Fellows and the best nurse Kansas City has ever known who is a veritable angel of mercy and with a medical knowledge, willing hands and sunny disposition has carried sunshine into the homes of many and who from the mere pleasure of serving her friends and relieving distress denies herself many hours of pleasure and rest to be at their bedside. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Twenty-fourth and Woodland. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. M. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. m. and 7:45 p. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m. R. C. Pierce, pastoring. Ex-Judge Mayo of Chicago will preach Sunday evening. All invited. THE NEW YORK TIMES Loved Him in Life and Loved Him in greater Kansas City will hold a public 11th and Locust streets, Sunday after- Mayor Henry M. Beardsley, an orator of incipient speaker, and other prominent lee Club and Prof. R. G. Jackson's the best choirs of the city, will furnish League meets here in August. Dr. Wash- of the nation are on us, so let us show will be at Pleasant Green Baptist Tracy, 7:30 sharp. Regular League meet- each month at Y. M. C. A. rooms. LIFE, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE. We give $100 funeral benefits with our accident policies. You can readily see that the Fidelity is meeting our needs. Should you have a Fidelity policy and die from sickness we will give your beneficiary $100 as funeral expenses, and should you die from an accident we will give from $100 to $2,000, according to the monthly premium paid. See one of the Fidelity agents today and let him insure you. Because if by reason you are laid off from your work because of sickness or accident Fidelity will place you on its pay roll. You can see we have a fine contract, because we pay any way you die as well as pay you when you are sick. Then get a Fidelity contract. Now hide your little hammer and don't be a knocker, because nobody gets stuck on a knock. Our office is with the Standard Life Insurance Company, 1507 East 18th street, Bell phone East 4955. Agents—A. C. Harper, Louis Wheeler, 2024 Harrison; John L. Allen, 1607 East 14th street. R. O. JOHNSON, Manager. AGENTS WANTED. ```markdown ``` PRICE, 5c. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (BY E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of School School Course, Moody Bible Institute. LESSON TEXT-Phil 3:1-11 GOLDEN TEXT-Jar, p. 311. GOLDEN TEXT-Jar, we know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for yourakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich.-H Cor. 8.9. The key word of the first chapter of Philippians is "confidence" (see vv. 6, 14.25). Paul has confidence in the church at Philippi on account of their spiritual condition (vv. 1, 2), which resulted in fellowship (vv. 3-8) and fruitfulness (vv. 9-13). This confidence inspires boldness and is a source of joy and blessing. Paul's creed is also set forth in chapter 1:5-11. This confidence is in the face of the conflict and suffering which was before them (see 1:27-30). 1. Be of the Same Mind, vv. 1-4. The key word of this chapter is the word "comfort" (vv. 1, 19). The first section might be entitled "The Comfort of Love" (vv. 1-18) and the second section "The Comfort of Knowledge" (vv. 19-30). If there was to be opposition from without certainly the Christians ought to stand together. Paul is urging them to unity in order that it might comfort and console him. He had always rejoiced in this church (1:4), but he desires them to "fill full his joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." Paul's comfort of love in the disciples he anticipated would be due to their state of mind, which depended upon (a) unity (vv. 1,2); (b) humility (v. 3); (c) that they might "mind the things of others" (v. 4). Nothing would so comfort and console, or so gladden the heart of Paul as such unity. It was even so with the heart of our Lord (see John 17:21). The words "be of the same mind" do not refer merely to a unity of purpose and affection, literally "being souled together." The word "loving" in the first clause (v. 3), is a strong one. Paul does not want anything to be done through faction, or party spirit, or vainglory. Each one should put the rights of others before those of his own. Furthermore each one should look with interest and favor, not on his own things, but "each also to the things of others," have equal regard for the interests of others as he would have for his own. II. Let This Mind . . . Which Was Also in Christ Jesus, vv. 5-8. The second comfort of love was due, not to a unity of mind, but to the standing which Paul and this church had in Christ, due to his (Christ's) standing in God. The words of this passage are among the most wonderful to be found anywhere in the Bible. They contain a statement of the most profound truth and mystery that we have regarding the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. No plummet has sounded their depth, nor rod scaled their height, nor tape measured their breadth. His eternal deity—and on the other hand his amazing self-humiliation—yet these facts and truths are brought before us to enforce the homeliest duties of every day life. Equal to God (John 10:30) yet he gave up his divine glory and incarnated himself in the historical Jesus, was anointed of God, dioned on a Roman cross, buried in Joseph's tomb, yet rose again and is alive today as much as when he walked o'er Galliee's hills. The mind that was in the lowest depth of humiliation rather than a full equality with God, either choice of which he might have made; but he chose the former—creation's most sublime illustration of self-sacrifice—and this is the mind we should have. The word "robbery" implies a thing to be seized hold of. Instead of seizing hold of equality with God, Jesus let go and seized hold of the death on the cross, and thus made himself of no reputation, literally emptied himself. The context shows of what he emptied himself: (a) his divine form; (b) his divine glory. This latter is shown by his birth in a stable and his death upon a cross, thereby being under the curse of God (Gal 3:13). But this was an act of obedience to God (v. 8). The father bade him to do it. The sacrifice of Christ had its original source in the will of God—his love towards us (John 3:16) Rom. 5:8). There are three thoughts in this passage: (a) the incarnation; (b) the passion; (c) the exaltation. Keep this in mind and remember Paul's circumstances in prison when he wrote this letter. Remember also how this Philippian church was formed as a result of a prison experience (Acts 16). III. God Also Hath Exalted Him, vv, 9-11. The result of this comfort of love, due to a state of mind on the part of the disciples and their having the mind of Christ, was first the exaltation of Christ (v. 9), and the giving unto him of "the" name, not a "a" name, that is above all other names; and secondly, worship on the part of all of God's creation, every knee bowed in submission; and third, confession (v. 11). Jesus, who humbled himself to the lowest place, God has exalted to the highest place. Humiliation of self is the path to exaltation by God. The name "Jesus" is above every name, because Jesus has been exalted above every man. The worship mentioned here is not merely that we worship through him, though that is true (John 14:6), but that worship shall be paid to Jesus himself (see Psa. 45:9. Heb. 1:6). The phrase "every knee shall bow" is a clear expression of the oneness of Jehovah and Jesus. Notice that those that bow are in heaven, in earth and in Hades (Rev. 5:3). Even lost men and angels who will not bow now will have to do so some day though it will then have no saving power in it for them. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Among the differences that set apart the Negro race as a peculiar people, none is more significant than the fact that he is insistently adjured to look to the future. Other men may rejoice not only in the present, but also in the past. But if the Negro recalls the past, this is merely to enable him to measure his progress away from it. If he thinks of the present, it is as a basis for the radiant time that is to come. No doubt may ever cross his mind as to whether the present is as noble as some parts of the past. His past is happily dead. There is nothing in it he would perpetuate. His duty and his pleasure are to travel as fast and as far from it as he may. His own feeling about it has been enforced from the first day of freedom by those of more fortunate races who have shown an interest in him. Why then, asks the New York Evening Post, should the new year be signalized by the appearance of a magazine bearing the title, The Journal of Negro History? How can there be such a thing as history for a race which is just beginning to live? For the Journal does not juggle the words; by "history" it means history and not current events. The answer is to be found within its pages. The opening article, "The Negros of Cincinnati Prior to the Civil War," is a reminder that slavery did not cover all the country. Undaunted by persistent opposition, writes Doctor Woodson, "the Negroes of Cincinnati achieved so much during the years between 1835 and 1840 that they deserved to be ranked among the most progressive people of the world." Still, 1835 and 1840 are not very far back in the past, as other races measure time. By "history" most people mean ancient history. What has the Negro to look back to in that sort of past that he would not prefer to ignore? Well, in an article on "The Passing Tradition and the African Civilization." Monroe N. Work presents little-regarded developments in the Dark Continent a thousand years ago which show that the black man need not despise the rock whence he was hewn. "Not all black men every where throughout the ages have been hewers of wood and drawers of water. On the contrary, through long periods of time there were powerful black nations which have left the records of their achievements and of which we are just now beginning to learn a litter." More impressive than these shadowy records are literary productions of which neither the Negro nor his better-educated white brother is often aware. These are the most interesting and impressive things in the initial number of the Journal, as to the Negro they should be the most inspiring. Here is one passage: "That the Americans after considering the subject in this light—after making the most manly of all possible exertions in defense of liberty—after publishing to the world the principle upon which they contended, viz.: That all men are by nature and of right ought to be free,' should still retain in subjection a numerous tribe of the human race merely for their own private use and emolument, is, of all things, the strongest inconsistency, the deepest reflection on our conduct, and the most abandoned apostasy that ever took place, since the Almighty flat spoke into existence this habitable world." How many white men have argued Says the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph: "To set up that the South can get along without the Negro is ridiculous, and this being true, not a county should be allowed to shirk its share of the problem by the simple expedient of shoving it off bodily into the next one." Suppose that, by some magician's want, the Negro could be removed from the South. Instead of benefiting that section, the action would plunge it into bankruptcy. The African element is our farm labor—all we have and all we ever will have. If it is incompetent, that is a reason for improving it, not for dispensing with it. The trained Negro "is a more efficient instrument than the untrained white man"—and it is because the latter instinctively senses dangerous competition that he moves for banishment of the black. --- Empress Sadako of Japan is the mother of four sons, one having been born to her on December 2. The other children are Hiohito Michinomiya, the crown prince, borne in 1901; Yasuhito Atsunomiya, born in 1902; and Nobuhito Terunomiya, born in 1905. According to the United States public health service, a new disinfectant, derived from pine oil, a by-product in the manufacture of turpentine, possesses qualities superior to ordinary disinfectants, being more than four times as powerful as carbolic acid for disinfecting purposes, yet nontoxic and without harmful effects when it comes in contact with delicate membranes or with fabrics or metals. This discovery is particularly valuable at this time because of the shortage of coal tar derivatives for disinfectant purposes. Tells Disease "Evemarks." Did you ever hear of the "eyemarks" of a disease? Neither had some of the St. Paul optometrists and opticians until they listened to a recent lecture by Dr. Frank J. Pratt of Minneapolis, who told them that more than seventy diseases can be detected by looking into the eyes of patients. These "eyemarks". Doctor Pratt said—only he didn't use that expression—often point out a disease before the patient himself! is aware that he is ill. Persons often seek relief from sun- more powerfully than the Negro who signed himself, in this essay and an another, "Othello"? He has a striking way of turning the tables; "Might not the inhabitants of Africa, with still greater justice on their side than we have on ours, cross the Atlantic, seize our citizens, carry them into Africa, and make slaves of them, provided they were able to do it? But should this be really the case, every corner of the globe would reverberate with the sound of African oppression; so loud would be our complaint, and so 'feeling our appeal' to the inhabitants of the world at large. We should represent them as a lawless, piratical set of unprincipled robbers, plunderers and villains, who basely prostituted the superior powers and information which God had given them for worthy purposes to the vilest of all ends." "The chief aim of the higher education is to produce an efficient leadership," remarks Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard university. "According to the last available data from the federal census, there are 15,000 Negro clergymen, about two thousand Negro physicians and dentists, 21,000 Negro teachers, 700 Negro lawyers, and several thousand workers along the other lines of the higher callings and pursuits. These constitute about one half of 1 per cent of the race; but it is to this class that the 99½ per cent must look for leadership." Then Professor Miller points out that the graduates of Negro colleges and universities are at times "derided in all the moods and tenses of irony and ridicule. "In the rapid rise of this class from the lower to the higher levels of life instances of mal-adaptations and grotesque misfits might naturally be expected. But a wide acquaintance with the graduates of Negro colleges and universities in all parts of the land convinces me that such instances are exceptional, and do not in the least characterize them as a class. They are almost universally employed along lines of useful endeavor for the general betterment of the community and command the respect and good will of the people of both races among whom they live and work." In a communication to the Balti more American, Elliot Norton urges the formation of an army of Negroes. He writes: "Preparedness is in the air. Secretary of War Garrison recommends an army of 500,000 men. Such men would be the hired men of the United States government, but they would not be engaged in any useful labor. It would, therefore, be a detriment to the country and to every taxpayer to take them from the ranks of regular laboring men. There is no overplus of labor in this country. But we do have a class, constantly increasing, of men who idle away their lives, who are detrimental and wasters. I refer to the Negroes, especially those in the cities. Why not make our proposed army out of them? They make first-class soldiers. And the training they would receive would make men of them. To take 500,000 male Negroes, or half that number, and to train and discipline them as soldiers would pretty nearly settle the so-called Negro question." The tensile strength of a paper fly wheel is greater than one made of iron. The swiftest dog in the world, the borzoi, or Russian wolfhound, has made record runs that show 75 feet in a second, while the gazelle has shown measured speed of more than 80 feet a second, which would give it a speed of 4,800 feet in a minute if the pace could be kept up. To enable an automobile to pull itself out of a mud hole there has been invented a reel of broad tape which, when fastened to a mired wheel, is unwound by it to form a dry pathway. --- By a Frenchman's invention as a language student hears a word spoken by a phonograph he also sees it appear on a printed roll in conjunction with its translation in his own tongue. During the last year 79,281,735 short tons of sand and gravel, having a value of $23,846,999, were dug out in the United States. This year will establish a record for the number of messages sent over Swedish telegraph lines. A new lifeboat which its inventor claims is proof against storm waves consists of a water-tight cylinder enclosing a suspended floor that always remains level, connected to which are pipes to admit air. Japan will build at Tokyo an astronomical observatory the equal in size and completeness of anything in the United States or Europe. If a word to the wise is sufficient, lawyers must consider jurors a lot of idiots. posed difficulty with their eyes when the real source of the trouble is the kidneys, stomach or some organ far removed from the optic regions, he said. Record Catch of Fish A catch of fish worth $10,000 the most valuable catch of fish ever landed at Aberdeen was sold the other morning at the fish market by the trawler Great Admiral. The vessel had been operating in Icelandic waters, and had a catch of 48 tons. THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ```markdown ``` --- Everyone appreciates the usefulness of a silk coat which may be made to serve for many occasions and emergencies. And everyone will welcome the newly designed silk coats for spring whose arrival is hurried to meet the requirements of southern tourists. Just now both long and short coats, of taffeta and other silks, are among the most pleasing of the heralds of the new season. They almost divide honors with the beautiful white gowns of net and lace that hold the center of fashion's stage. A point that is most interesting, in considering the silk coat and the lingerie dress, is that anyone who is clever enough in handling materials may aspire to owning them. The materials used for making them are moderate in price, and these things depend for distinction on originality of design and beauty of workmanship. A silk coat may be the most common place of wraps or it may be as chic and unusual as the model pictured here. It all depends upon how the silk is cut and put together. The model shown is full, with a long flaring skirt, and is loosely belted in at the long waist line with a belt made of the silk. The collar is a very short, rippling cape about the neck, repeating the appearance of the cape idea in early importations. The Two of the Best Blouses for the coming spring are made of all the daintiest wash fabrics in cotton and silk, and their creators never before presented such varied and beautiful assortments. Excellent as the model waists have been hitherto, those of today are better. The American woman is wedded to the blouse; it answers her needs perfectly. It is made for utility, but not at the sacrifice of beauty, and the sheer cottonts and lightweight silks used in its construction are woven to last and to withstand washing. They will even outwear heavier materials. Two of the best of the new models are shown here, for the benefit of those who wish to make early purchases or to make up their own blouses in advance of the season. Each of them embodies at least one of the new style features of the spring season. The blouse at the left is made of fine white voile and cut on the most popular of patterns. The back piece is extended over the shoulder to form a short yoke at the front, and the plain surface of the material is relieved by groups of the narrowest of flat tucks. The vogue for narrow bandings, and two colors in one garment, is recognized in this model. A border of voile, in blue or rose or maize color, finishes the edge of the collar and the top of the pockets and cuffs and extends down the fronts. The banding is set in with hemstitching, and the effect is very fine. Small spray of embroidery outline the pockets, in the same tint as the banding. Return of Tunics. Novel in cut and in a diversity of styles, the tunic is again a feature, says the Dry Goods Economist. Many of the new season's dresses have the overskirt extremely full and almost even in length with the underskirt. In other models the tunic is long in front or at the sides, with a rounded, pointed or cascaded outline in the other sections. Some of the new tunics are trimmed with small ruffles or have groups of tucks, small or large, in trimming effect. Often management of the full, long sleeve with flaring cuff is distinctively new and original. A side-body which extends over the shoulder, is set in to the coat and is extended so that the arm's-eye falls on the arm several inches below the shoulder. Here the sleeve is set in with a piping of silk. The cuffs are confined near the wrist with a band of silk finished with a button. The belt is cut with four tab extensions, and these are decorated each with a row of four buttons, and buttons in groups of four provide the fastening at the front. A soft and heavy quality of silk is appropriately used for coats of this kind, and they are made up in dark colors and in black. Street Costumes. Gros de Londres, a heavier fallie silk, is largely used for street costumes, and some exquisite tints are shown in this weave. Among them some of the loveliest are sapphire blue, royal blue, silver gray, citron, royal purple, mole, brown mole, Nubia brown, taupe, mushroom color and mysterious green, a very dark shade with an olive tinge. The English city of Birmingham uses nearly 90,000 penny-in-the-slot gas meters. Spring Blouses and appear on the points of the collar. All this work is done, with amazing cleverness, by machinery, and the blouse may be bought for a moderate price, something like four or five dollars. When the embroidery and sewing is done by hand the blouse will bring more money in the shops, but the needlewoman may make it at home, introducing her own bandwork, for less than the machine-made garment must bring to be profitable to the retailer. At the right a blouse of white crepe de chine is shown, in which machine stitching, in black, furnishes a very elegant and graceful decoration. This idea was brought out by a modiste of Paris in the earliest costume showings, and is proving very useful to makers of blouses. The blouse is almost perfectly plain, with high collar and deep cuffs. It is finished and stitched with exquisite neatness, and calculated to delight the eyes of all those women who appreciate the elegance of tailormade styles. Beads Again. T:are never seems to be an absence of beads from fashionable attire, and now they are finding a new use for them on lace and embroidered silk stockings. Of course, beading and sequins are not serviceable, but one may have one pair of unserviceable stockings in one's stocking box, may not one? the material is different from that a the underskirt, in weave, in color or in both. Binders for Lingerie. Ribbon binders for lingerie are made of satin ribbon about an inch wide, long enough to go around a pile of night dresses or other lingerie, or perhaps around sheets and pillow cases. The ribbon ends fasten with a hook and eye under a single satin rose, which hides the junction and ornaments the pile. A HOME-MADE CHEST-WEIGHT. The objection to the common form of chest-weight exerciser because it cannot be fastened to a wall without marring the plaster, is eliminated in the set shown below by reason of $ \textcircled{1} $ its being attached to the edge of a door. The cross board A, to which the pulleys are attached (Fig. 1), should be prepared first. Cut this about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long. Get a pair of clothes-line pulleys, not screw-pulleys, but the kind with "eyes" that fasten with staples. Attach these pulleys to the cross board one inch from the ends and the same distance down from the top edge. Fasten a pair of strips 8 inches long to the back of board A (B, Fig. 2), placing them in the center of the length of the board, one inch above what will be the lower edge of the board, and spacing them two inches apart, or just far enough to allow the door to slip between. Strips B are provided to rest upon the door knobs for support of the cross board. Fasten $ \textcircled{2} $ $ \textcircled{7} $ $ \textcircled{6} $ $ \textcircled{5} $ $ \textcircled{3} $ $ \textcircled{4} $ them with nails driven through board A into their ends. Drive a nail into each of the strips near the outer ends (C, Fig. 2), and tie the end of a six-foot length of clothes line to one of these nails (Fig. 1). To attach the chest-weight to a door, it is necessary to rest the bottom edge of board A upon the door latch, and strips B upon the door knobs, then run the rope attached to one of the nails C around the face of the door, around the hinged edge, beneath the lower hinge, back to the second nail, and then tie securely to the nail. To prevent board A from scratching the edge of the door, tack a piece of heavy cloth over the back. The weights are made of tin cans filled with sand or earth, preferably $\textcircled{1}$ sand. Sirup cans with covers that fit down into the tops are the best kind to use. Pierce two holes through each can, locating them directly opposite one another, and near the top, and run through them a wire long enough to extend up over the top and be bent into a loop (Figs. 3 and 4). The handles for the chest-weights are made from a pair of package-carrying handles (Fig. 5), with the hooked wires removed, and V-shaped wire loops inserted in their stead (Fig. 6). Car for Each One. "Are the Grabcolons having a party?" "No. Why do you ask?" "I see half a dozen automobiles in front of their house." "Oh, that means all the members of the family are at home for a while." Q. E. D. Lawson—I don't believe in the control of mind over matter. Dawson—You don't, don't you? Did you ever see a fat man going down a flight of ice steps?—Somerville Journal. FOR A SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY. Ask each one invited to your St. Valentine's day party to bring a valentine for sending through Cupid's post office. The names of the boys and girls must be placed upon the back of their valentines; and the valentines dropped into Cupid's mail box immediately upon entering your home. Cupid's mail box is easily constructed out of a cardboard box. Cut a piece from the cover equal to one-third of its length, and with a strip of cloth hinge together the two parts (A and B, Fig. 2), and sew the rim of part B to the sides of the box. $\textcircled{4}$ CUPID'S MAIL $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{1}$ Part A is hinged to provide for the removal of mail. In the end of the box at C, cut a slot for the letter drop. The arched top of the box is made by fastening the pieces of cardboard D (Figs. 2 and 3) to each end of the box, and then attaching a bent piece of cardboard to the tops of these. Slash the curved edge of pieces D, and turn them down for flaps to glue the curved piece E to. Have your little brother or some small boy friend play the part of Dan Cupid's postman (Fig. 5). A schoolbag for a mail sack, a pair of cardboard wings (Fig. 6), a cardboard bow and arrow (Fig. 7), and a postman's cap (Fig. 8) are needed. Make the cardboard band A of the cap to fit the boy's head, and cut tabs on the edge of the top piece B to turn down and glue to the inside of the band. Also cut tabs on the upper edge of vizor C, and glue them to the inside edge of band A. Make the heart D of red paper, letter "Cupid's Mall" upon it, and glue it to band A. The postman should collect the mail previous to the serving of refreshments, and sort it over, placing in one pile the valentines posted by girls, and in another pile those posted by boys. Then taking the girl's valentines in his bag, he should distribute them among the boys. Each boy's supper partner will be the girl whose name is written upon his valen- $\textcircled{11}$ $\textcircled{10}$ $\textcircled{12}$ $\textcircled{9}$ tine. When the partners have been selected in this way, the postman should deliver the boys' valentines to the girl partners of the boys whose names are written upon the backs. A heart hunt is a jolly game for beginning the fun at the valentine party. There should be large hearts, small hearts, half hearts and quarter hearts, and these should be concealed in every accessible hiding place, prior to the guests' arrival. Count one point for each heart recovered. Make heart-shaped candy boxes like that shown in Fig. 9 for each place at the supper table. Cut the top and bottom out of heavy red paper, making them heart shaped by a pattern folded and cut as indicated in Fig. 10. Cut little tabs upon the edge of the bottom piece (Fig. 11), bend up these tabs, and paste a strip of paper to them to form the sides of the box (Fig. 12). Impossible Task. Editor—Sorry, young man, that you are a failure in this business, but we can't treat you as we can an article here. Aspirant (haughtily)—How is that, sir? Editor—Put a head on you. A Seat in the Senate. "But," protested Senator Wombat. "if women get into politics they will be wanting office next." 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These two meetings in addition to the Business League session, will offer best possible inducements to the railroads to make special reduced fares and will afford delegates to the Grand Lodge and the Medical Association an opportunity to attend some of the sessions of the Business League. The executive committee has also decided that it will be most appropriate and fitting that the first night's (August 16) session be devoted to memorial exercises in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder and first president of the National Negro Business League. Further announcement regarding the forthcoming meeting of the National Negro Business League will be made from time to time through the press. For further information write to J. C. Napier, chairman executive committee, Nashville, Tenn.; Emmett J. 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Mr. Lionel Turner who had a very serious operation performed Sunday is reported much better...Miss Maggie Lewis who has been quite ill at her home on North Liberty street, is able to be 'about again'. The Avondale Whist club met thi sweek with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wright. The next meeting with Misses Herndon and Pollard...Hiawata Art club met with Mrs. James Johnson Friday afternoon. Next meeting February 18, with Mrs. F. B. Jones on East Nichol street ...Mr. Geo. Dehoney is ill of la gripe at his home on North Hocker Ave. Mr. Louis Hendricks is reported very ill at his home on East Farmer street ...Mrs. Geneva P. Burton and Mrs. Lula Rogers are on the sick list. TROY, KANSAS The entertainment given by the Russian Club at the A. M. E. church Saturday night was a decided success, but the Germans are of such a great force when they entertain we will feel that the success is greater still....Mr. Loren Hughes of Hastings, Neb., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Hughes of this city....Mr. Arthur Hughes and Mr. James Lightle were St. Joseph visitors the past week....Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. Samuer Beard of Wathena, Kansas, were transacting business in Troy at the court house....Mr. Emery Smith of St. Joseph was a Troy visitor Sunday....Mrs. Georgia Montgomery has been quite ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nannie J. Taylor....Mr. and Mrs. Bert Snoddy entertained Monday night with a whist party and taffy pulling in honor of Messrs. Arthur and Loren Hughes of Hastings, Neb....Mrs. Alex Wilkinson and Mrs. Mable Gaskin were called to White Cloud to attend the bedside of Mr. Ira Wilkinson....Mr. Floyd Holland gave a stag party Tuesday in honor of Messrs. Arthur and Loren Hughes....This is self denial week for the Allen Christian Endeavor League and each one must perform their duty as best they can. An entertainment and program were held at the A. M. E. church Thursday night in the interest of the same....Prof. Frank Martin was in St. Joseph, Mo., Saturday giving violin lessons. He has several pupils in the city and we are sure they will be thoroughly instructed by this abled musician. ROSEDALE, KANSAS. (Mrs. Rosa Morton Jones.) Mr. Wm. Henderson and Miss Cecilia Reed were quietly married about two weeks ago....Mrs. S. S. Slater is recovering from the effects of a fall last week on the ice....Rev. M. Williams an evangelist will preach at both services at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church, Sunday, February 13 to which the public is invited....Mrs. James Gray, sr., is seriously ill wi. Pneumonia at her residence, Fortyfirst and Lafayette streets....The Speakwell club was entertained by Mesdames Salle Quarrels and Mary Hester Saturday afternoon....Mrs. Wm. Tillery is ill at her residence, 4004 Adams....Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shelly entertained twenty guests in honor of their son Emmet's sixteenth birth anniversary Saturday evening, February 5, at their residence, 3905 Lloyd Ave....Mrs. Frank Moore was hostess of the Pleasant Valley Mission Circle Monday afternoon at her residence, 3911 Lloyd Avenue. After the regular routine of business the hostess served dainty refreshments. LAGRANGE, MO Miss Margaret Rouch is working in Canton....The many friends of uncle Henry Lewis are glad to know that he will soon be able to be out again....In spite of the bad weather quite a number attended church Sunday....Mr. John Emerson is on sick list....Rev. Page will fill his pit at the A. M. E. church Sunday....Mrs. Harriett Douglas is very sick at this writing....Mrs. Myrtle Phenix entertained a few friends last Friday night. Refreshments were served....Rev. Page has taken orders for the book "Life of Booker T. Washington"....The Green Chapel Baptist church has called Rev. E. D. Green for pastor. He is a loyal man and will do a great work for the church....Clark court No. 32 will give a grand social February 14. The public is cordially invited. MRS. RENA ROBINSON, Matron. MRS. LILLIE CHOFFIELD, Sec'y. MOBERLY, MO. The revival at the Second Baptist church is progressing. Sunday services largely attended....Mrs. Mayne Garett formerly of this city but now residing in St. Louis, Mo., is visiting friends.....Mrs. Malinda Harvey is ill .....Mr. Wallace Gardener of Quincy, ill, spent Sunday here the guest of Miss Mary Lee Johnson.....Mrs. R. E. Atterbury will entertain the Calen dar club, Wednesday, February 17....Mrs. Bell Cropp was hostess to the Elysian Art Club February 3. The afternoon was spent in needle work....The excavating for the new post office is in progress. Contract was let to Mr. Lewis Robinson who has all colored men in his employ.....Mrs. Bertie Cullum of Salisbury is the guest of Mrs. Stella Russell this week. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. The newly organized local Negro Business League in Waycross, Ga., has been instrumental in promoting the organization of the Laborers' Penny Savings and Loan Company of that city. Carlton W. Gaines is president of the league. "For My People" is a race pride play staged in the office of the St. Louis Argus, which is being presented by the Smith-Bright players at the Booker T. Washington theater in that city. The play is designed to show the importance of patronizing colored business enterprises. RELIEF BOARD MEETING. The Grand Master has issued a call for the meeting of the Masonic Relief Board at the Masonic Temple in this city for Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. Most Kansas City fortunes—large or small—have sprung from real estate. Ask any of the old timers who have watched Kansas City grow from a small boat landing at Second and Main streets to one of the most proper cities in these United States. There are only a very few of us who have the brains and energy and opportunity to become big merchants, big business men, big railroad men or big financiers, and to earn a fortune in business fields; but any thrifty man or woman with any ordinary good luck can accumulate at least a modest fortune in real estate. The first purchase is the hard one to pay for; the second much easier; the third buys itself, and after that your fortune grows like a snowball rolling downhill. The Unearned Increment. The inevitable growth of value in real estate is now recognized by some foreign governments (Germany among them) by the imposition of a tax upon the "unearned increment." In Germany if you pay $100 for a tract of land and it increases in value to $1,000, you have to give the government a part of this increase in value. In time this will undoubtedly be the law in all countries and the people of the next generation will regret that they did not live in "those good old times" when the owner of real estate received all of its increase in value. John Jacob Astor, the founder of the Astor fortune in New York City, which now includes probably over $100,000,000 in New York real estate, said: "I have made it my rule to buy real estate during periods of business depression. Short sighted people at such times hold on to their money; a senseless fear gives them a kind of heart failure, and the consequence is that a comparatively few shrewd buyers, with sand in their craw and common sense in their heads, pick up the good things that are forced upon the market." All financiers agree that money is as cowardly as a coyote, runs and hides upon the slightest hint of dan- Much Wealth Here The present business depression as far as Kansas City is concerned is about 95 per cent mental and 5 per cent real, the real part of it being due principally to the war. Kansas City and its territory is richer now than ever before. The wealth is real and tangible; you can see it with your eyes, handle it with your hands, sense it with every one of your senses. The people have more money per capita; the farms have less incumbrance per acre; and the territory has more corn, more wheat, more forage, worth more money per bushels and per ton than ever before. 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Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months......75 Three Months......50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte Hen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Kansas Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Travel St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Way St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue. St. Jebn's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Bellevue Saventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Averropos A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop, People'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 Lyda. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4059 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Proposed Place. C. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 5th and Neb. Progressive Green Baptist Church, 1st and Spiritig. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Dandaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salem Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart, Bishop, 4th and Ruby, Wesley Chapel M. E. 106 Shear St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 dams. Bishop A. M. E. Church, Roseale, Kan Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church Washington avenue and Tangent street, Rosedale. EDITORIALS. There are five times as many Negroes as there are Jews in the United States. Each is the open target for race hatred. The Jews are feared and unmolested simply because they stand together. Quite a number of colored people, some of them educational and social leaders, took the alley route to the high rear seats in order to see the Beautiful Anna Held at the Orpheum this week. Bishop Conner in addressing a southern conference of the A. M. E. church advised the young Negroes to remain in the south where they have better opportunities to develop themselves and become great mn—like the Bishop. Judging from the amount of interest being devoted to preconvention city politics the Spring election will be a hot one. No one expects the democratic party to lose any strength through its present factional fight. They always get together at the polls. The Sun is always right but it is "righter" than ever on that Willis Wood attempt at Jim Crowism. Continue hitting and hitting hard. Your paper gets better and its influence stronger each issue. AWFULLY EASY. Most anyone can be an editor. All the editor has to do is to sit at a desk six days out of the week, four weeks of the month, and twelve months of the year, and 'edit' such stuff as this: "Mrs. Jones of Cactus Creek let a can opener slip last week and cut herself in the pantry." "A mischievous lad of Piketown threw a stone and hit Mr. Pike in the alley last Thursday." "John Doe climbed on the roof of his house last week looking for a leak and fell, striking himself on the porch." "While Harold Green was escorting Miss Violet Wise from the church social last Saturday night, a savage dog attacked and bit Mr. Green on the public square." "Isaiah Trimmer of Running Creek was playing with a cat Friday, when it scratched him on the veranda." "Mr. Fong, while harnessing a broncho last Saturday was kicked just south of his corn patch." Yes, it's a wonder they draw salaries for it.—"X," in Lamar Republican-Sentinel. February seems to be the month of banquets and special dinners. Next week the most elaborate dinner ever ordered will be served to a dozen young men and women when special chinaware will be used. A THEY SAY —That the Undertaker is sure "getting his" these days. —That the controversy "Negroes at the theatre" has produced some hot stuff. —That when a man wears a wrist watch there's something the matter with his head. —That the Negro who thinks he knows it all usually has a bad case of "swellhead." —That although man is unjust God is just and after while justice will triumph. Amen and A Men. —That if some of us could see ourselves as others see us we would break up the looking glass tomorrow. —That the reason a certain well known man walks with a limp is because he got his leg "pulled" awfully not long ago. Selah. —That the lectures at the Y. M. C. A. next Friday by Dr. D. D. Munro on "Germany" will be worth braving any kind of weather to hear. —That you can't blame the ground hog for going back in his hole, he was a fool for coming out the kind of weather we've been having. —That a woman on the car the other day was telling her seat mate: "It's been so cold, I haven't taken a bath this winter" but everybody in the car knew it before she told her friend. Help wanted? —That a Negro child died the other day without medical attendance and the coroner went to investigate. "Did Samuel Williams live here?" he asked the weeping woman who an answered the door. "Yussah," he replied between sobs. "May I see the remains?" asked the Coroner. "I is de remains" she answered proudly. LINCOLN HIGH NOTES Patrons and friends of Lincoln High are looking forward eagerly to the coming Community Meeting, Sunday, the 20th at 3 p. m. when Judge Lathshaw of the Criminal Court will speak on "Education as a Remedy for Crime." Mr. Richard B. Harrison, the peer essl reader and impersonator, will give a recital at the high school on the 25th, assisted by the orchestra. This entertainment is given to secure funds to purchase two new instruments for the orchestra, and friends are especially requested to assist by their presence. At the regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teacher association, Thursday, February 3, Dr. T. C. Chapman and Dr. McCrum gave a splendid stereopticon exhibition and lecture on the "Care of the Teeth and their Influence on the General Health." The auditorium was well filled with parents and pupils to the number of more than 300. --- The Sunday afternoon free concert drew an appreciative audience of music lovers. The orchestra of ten pieces was at its best, and gave some especially fine numbers. The mixed chorus us sang two beautiful selections, "Sanctus" and "A Dutch Lullaby." The soloists, Miss Genieve Wilson, Mr. David Jackson, and Mr. Maceo Williams, captivated their hearers and received enthusiastic applause. The instrumental selections by Miss Edna Hammett and Miss Cora Carr were simply grand. Those who did not attend the public rhetorical Friday night, missed one of the most unique and distinctive exhibitions ever presented in Kansas City. It was a demonstration of school work pure and simple, exhibiting the actual performance of student activities in the industrial departments, and reflected great credit upon the teachers in charge. DeNorval Unthank demonstrated the construction of the tables and chairs which the boys are actually manufacturing for the lunch rooms. Irma Frazier prepared the filling and made sardine sandwiches on the stage. Beatrice Donnelly fitted a dress on a class-mate while describing the entire process of its cutting, basting and finishing. The other numbers were the account of his investigations of the Negro Steam Laundry by Emmett Gleed, a humorous account of the trip to St. Louis of the football team last Thanksgiving by Leonard Fields and a graphic description of the various departments of our municipal government by Edra Williams. NOTICE Queen Etta Temple, S. M. T., meets the second Saturday of each month at 2:30 at 824 East Tenth street. PEARL M. DABNEY, Worthy Princess. LELIA M. ALLEN, Worthy Secretary. Y. M. C. A. NOTES A card from Mr. A. Frank Neal informs us that he has arrived safely in Salt Lake City. The Pullman porters, wives and friends will give a grand musical and luncheon in the Association Cafeteria Thursday, February 17, at 2:30 to 5 p. m. More than 100 boys indicated their intention to make some definite "forward step" in life on last Monday when an address was made to them at the Lincoln High School by A. W. Cotton, an International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Cotton is one of four International Secretaries directing the Campaign of Friendship in the five high schools of the city. The leading churches of the city will observe boy's Sunday, Sunday, February 13. At this time emphasis will be given to the boys' place in the church Principal Frank L. Williams, of the Summer High School of St. Louis and also president of the Lawton Ave. Y. M. C. A. will address the Men's big meeting Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Among other things he will tell of the country's greatest building campaign, when the Negroes of St. Louis subscribed nearly $70,000 to reelf-betterment. Three men giving $1,000 each, of whom Prof. Williams was one. One Negro surprised the country by giving $5,000. The members of the Y. M. C. A. are expected to give Mr. Williams one of the largest audiences of the season. "Germany" is the subject of what is expected to be one of the greatest stereotypic talks ever delivered at the Y. M. C. A. Dr. D. D. Munro, who brings this intensely interesting and educational lecture, has created much comment upon the frank manner in which he handles his subject wherever he has delivered it. He talks from actual experience. Members will be admitted on the presentation of their membership cards. Each member is entitled to an additional ticket for a friend. This lecture will be given Friday night, February 18, at 8:15 p. m. LEISURE HOUR REFLECTIONS FROM A QUIET CORNER. (By Dennis S. Thompson.) The spirit of work is more general and more strenuously active now than ever before in the world's history. The work never gets done, and it is rarely that we take any rest, because whenever we go, we carry our business with us. If it is to church, to school, or to business meeting or to social functions, it is the same thing; we go with our pockets full of business. The hammer rings constantly, because everyone that is contributing to the world's progress, have their hands more than full. The world is biml full of needs. If we do our share each day to alleviate these needs, we will not have much time to give to other that are not worth while. The strenuous spirit prevails in every walk of life, and the person now who says they have time and some to spare, is not doing very much. It would appear from the great throngs that we encounter each day, that there would be plenty of people to carry forward the world's work in such a systematic manner that every one would have lots of leisure time. But each year brings added responsibilities to the doors of the nation; to the doors of the citizen comes added responsibilities, and new problems are coming up from time to time, that require intelligence and tact in the solving thereof. The progress of the human race from the viewpoint of intellectuality, in the last few centuries, have been very gratifying, but it has not progressed accordingly in moral stature. It would seem that as the people acquired education and became cultured that the moral standard would naturally be raised, but on the contrary, we cannot deny the fact that immorality has kept pace with all the progress that has been made. Naturally, many will refute this statement, but if we care to consult the criminal records of the country we can easily convince ourselves. This condition has been brought about through the failure of the children having done for them in the home, what necessarily ought to be done, and because of the white-washing later given them by the school, church and society. The fact of the matter is, we have been doing too much white-washing, and now we are raising a great hubbub to get some of it off. Now the cry is for more workers to help with the task of remedying the situation; the various Christian Associations, the welfare associations and church auxiliaries, community, and kindred organizations all have their nails full. The work to be done in connection with these 'lled organizations is a problem for consideration and yet there is much good being accomplished each year. But it is difficult to get workers, because everyone just wants only their own cares to be burdened with. It matters very little in what line of endeavor the work is, the same rule applies to all. The few must bear the brunet of the battle. In all of the large churches, and all charitable organizations a few must direct the work and supply the means to keep them alive, that is the spiritual and financial strength. But under our present system we cannot hope for much relief at the best; the day system of shams and white-washing have been worked up to such a high pitch that the whole structure will be weakened when we set ourselves to the task of changing matters. Only Christianity now, can bring about a change. What is needed most in the home, the church, the school, and every other place, is, that people be taught the principals of every day practical, Christian living, which must, to secure positive results, begin in the home with the child. Churches are too busy looking after the financial end; the school curriculum is so burdensome that one cannot find time to instruct the people con- cerning the problems of life, and the other is too busy, so now we must turn and look to the home to start the child on the right path. We are told that "still water runs deep," or something to that effect, and many of us have learned from personal experience and observation, that silence marks the working of life's greatest forces. We do not hear the sun draw up into the sky the numberless tons of water that descend in rain, nor can we hear the groaning of the fibers of the mighty trees of the forest, as they grow to their strength and height. Noise is always an after effect, and very rarely accompany its initial power. So we find many thins that are noisy, which are not powerful; we further find that the will reaches its decisions in silence, and it does not require much shouting to know when we are in earnest. Love grows without a sound. It is not necessary that we should become anxious, when our sincerest work makes no great noise, or has no immediate effect. If really and truly, we are in dead earnest about a thing, let us do our duty and keep still. So many people make a great noise about what they are doing, when they really are not prepared. It is a great thing to be prepared to live, as well as prepared to die. The best things in life go to the person who is on the ground and those who are prepared. It is therefore very essential we prepare and be ready; but no one can be ready without getting ready, and to get ready for any great task, at any rate, is a matter of time, perhaps of much sacrifice and severe toll. So often we fail to achieve the best results because we do not take time to get ready. The good things the best values in life, come high and hard, but how great are the rewards that are insured the person who is ready in the day of their chance. Growth is gradual, and so is deterioration. No man or woman is apt to over come in a single great effort, but by constant endeavor, extending through the years of life. They are not over thrown by sudden storms of trials, unless they have weakened their souls by yielding to the power of evil in a thousand temptations. When the storm sweeps over the forest, it is the weakened trees that fall. Character grows or crumbles; and God helps and stimulates the growth as he likewise permits of its unfruitfulness. OVER $1,000.00 IN SICK AND ACCIDENT CLAIMS PAID TO COLORED PEOPLE NI KANSAS CITY WITH IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS BY THE CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY COMPANY. OUR CLAIMANTS BECOME OUR BEST BOOSTERS AND GREATEST ADVERTISERS. It is quite remarkable to note the great work that the Clover Leaf Casualty Company is doing among our people, not only in Kansas City, but also in almost every city in the United States. The Clover Leaf is one of the strongest and most reliable Health and Accident insurance companies in the United States, and has in its employ more colored agents than any other white insurance company. We have over 1,000 satisfied policyholders in Kansas City, and others are joining every day. Fall in line with your friends and carry a Clover Leaf policy. See one of our agents, and sign an application blank today. Below is published a partial list of claims paid in Kansas City within the past six months. Be sure to read it, for I am sure that you know some of them personally. Albert Price, $20.75; Leslie Brown, $6.30; Rev. Harris, $23.24; George Johnson, $11.62; Mrs. Weaver, $4.63; Mrs. Mamie Hill, $4.63; J. C. Carter, $9.00; Randolph Stewart, $1.50; Russell Johnson, $19.92; H. H. Ashby, $16.60; Green Hudson, $13.00; James Sadler, $5.60; Ell Brown, $6.00; Robt. Maddox, $19.82; Frank Nelson, $6.00; Wm. Hawkins, $7.50; Sam Marshall, $24.00; Arthur Stroud, $8.30; T. D. Wilson, $17.00; J. T. Black, $4.98; Jesie Myers, $8.12; J. J. Seals, $20.60; Frank Johnston, $8.30; Dorsey Brown, $11.62; George L. Scott, $13.16; Henry Howard, $7.00; Ed. Abernathy, $5.83; George Alexander, $15.00; Dr. Miller, $15.00; Dr. Fletcher, $15.00; Wm. Emery, $3.00; Thomas Wilson, $8.70; Mrs. E. Knox, $7.47; Thea Boyd, $3.63; Wm. Robbins, $8.00; Jas. Sprangles, $28.00; R. L. Johnson, $38.00; G. Emerson, $15.00; Mitchell Walker, $15.66; Ernest 'Gossin', $8.6; Jessie Nichols, $6.00; Herbert Hill, $10.00; W. G. Moore, $23.24; L. A. Knox, $14.00; Thos. Shores, $11.02; Mollie Pirkell, $9.24; Jas. Furcron, $54.00; R. Smith, $11.60; Lottle Thurston, $9.28; Forest Smith, $9.30; Wm. Woods, $19.95; John Johnson, $9.96; R. L. Anderson, $7.00; James Lee, $9.96; Wm. E. Cooper, $4.06; Albert Harnwell, $19.95; Estella Ross, $40.60; Eugene B. Bouren, $6.69; Rev. Green, $14.95; Ben aLin, $24.25; Mrs. Fannie Parker, $10.00; Dr. W. H. Bruce, $19.88; Jos. Smith, drugisstf $9.96. Besides the above in monthly insurance are the following in the weekly department: Addle Pearon, $1.50; Beatrice Chambers, $5.00; W. C. Cummings, $7.00; Babe Johnson, $3.00; Mollie Wilson, $3.00; J. O. Loving, $3.50; Yueen Jones, $5.00; Wm. Woods, $2.50; Pauline Young, $2.50; Mattie Cooper, $5.00; Minnie Woods, $10.00; Ermie Robinson, $5.00; Ruth Allen, $4.00; Herbert Kelley, $7.00; Lizzle Readus, $5.00. If you are interested to know more about the Clover Leaf Casualty company, please ask one of our claimants or policy-holders, or one of our agents. Do not ask the agents of another company, who are ur competitors and enemies from the fact that they are jealous of our success. On our agency staff is young men of high standing who are well known in Kansas City, as follows: P. C. James, J. J. Seals, C. J. Williams, ohn M. Day, D. W. Williams, M. L. Harris; J. A. Butler, M. S. Sledge, Thomas Williams, M. H. Evans. J. J. ALLEN, District Manager. Office, 1507 East Eighteenth street, Second floor, rooms 3 and 4. Bell phone, East 2766 BROS., 1831 Paseo. Bell Phone East 701. DRUG STORES. SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 4591, in 5467. DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone East 1814, in 4082. ER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. East 272, Home phone East 4070. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. LMES & CO., 2409 Vine Street. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. SON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 2377J. NS, F. W. DAVIS. Moving, packing and storing houses. Home phone, East 2158. Residence, 1229 Woodland. FLORISTS. ST FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, East phone, East 4070. INSURANCE. LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., Bell phone 366J. T. A. Ross. JEWELERS. N, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. WAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main offices in all courts. ON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main advice. Practices in all courts. LEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Ave., Kan-Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. DOLLAND, Fashionable Dressmaking and Tailoring. Bell East 4600. 1706 East 19th. CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home phone East 4009. ANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell est 1643. PHYSICIANS. MBERT, Theraptics, P. O. box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale dale, Kas. PRINTERS. BILIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. MICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO., Help fur- 111 McGee street. The 751 Main. Home Phone 7555 Main. EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West 1743; Home est 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. EOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres INS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851 UNDERTAKERS. EE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East East 3341. ROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home D. Res., Bell East 3281. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS MESDAMES JACKSON & JOHNSON, 18th and Highland Ave. Bell phone E. 4788. MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madame Walker's Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 1902 1-2 Vine St. Bell phone, East 559; Home phone, East 4132. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS. WORTHAM BROS., 1831 Paseo. Bell Phone East 701. DRUG STORES. THEODORE SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 4591, Home Main 5467. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone East 1814, Home East 4082. R. W. FOSTER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. Bell phone East 272. Home phone East 4070. THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 2377J. MOVING VANS, F. W. DAVIS. Moving, packing and storing house hold goods. Home phone, East 2158. Residence, 1229 Woodland. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 272. Home phone, East 4070. INSURANCE. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., Bell phone Grand 2666J, T. A. Ross. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. MRS. T. A. HOLLAND, Fashionable Dressmaking and Tailoring. Bell phone, East 4600. 1706 East 19th. PHOTOGRAPHERS C. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell phone East 1643. PHYSICIANS. DR. R. J. LAMBERT, Therapeutics, P. O. box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale 523, Rosedale, Kas. PRINTERS C. A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO., Help furnished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. Home Phone 7555 Main. A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota Ave. (upstairs) Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West 1743; Home phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres SECOND-HAND GOODS. W. G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851 UNDERTAKERS C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3336, Home East 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. CALDWELL & CHAPMAN Hair and Millinery Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BUY Drugs, Toilet Articles and have Prescriptions Filled? Sure —AT— By the way, they fill and deliver prescriptions to any part of the city; they will call for them, too. BOTH PHONES: Bell East 272. Home East 4070. When not Convenient to Come, Call Us Up. Remember the Place EIGHTEENTH and WOODLAND A. F. and A. M. 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 Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Deputy Grand High Priest—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand King—A. L. Thomas, Jefferson City. 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—Geq A. Johnson, Kansas City. Grand Generalissmo—Joseph H. Cherwood, St. Paul, Minn. Grand Junior Warden—B. F. Gray, St. Joseph. Grand Prelate—Henry Roan, St. Louis. Grand Recorder—James T. Cannon. St. Louis. 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, R. T. Coles, J. E. Herrfford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, Roht. Wilay. Lodge Directory G M. J Pritchard Mason 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 Mason No. 25, A. F. and A. M., meets the 1st and 2nd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. M. T.; T. J. McCamball, Secy. G M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 3rd Friday in every month. Viting Master Masons are wel-loved. Sandy Myers. W. M. F. Baltimore Secretary, 1618 Baltimore Ave. G Liberty Lodge No. 37. A. F. & A. M., Liberty, M., meets the second and fourth Saturday morning. V. T. Starks, S. W., W., singing Master; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. I. O. I. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I. meets the fifth day of each month in the month at 2:30 p. m., at hall, 19th and Campbell Sts. Kansas City. Mo., Mrs. Bettle Davis, M. Q., Rosa L. Jones, Chron. 1468 3rd St. Kansas City, Kas. U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mon- days in each month at 5:52 W. M.; D. M. W. C. F. W. M.; D. M. W. 1718 Euclid Secretary. SAY BROTHER! Have you seen the beautiful tri-colored cards, letter heads, bill heads and beautiful artistic work A. W. Harris, the commercial printer, 1515 East 18th st., has been putting on the market recently? It's the finest ever. His phone is Beil East 2782. Call him and he'll tell you all about the cost of them. THE WEEKLY NEWS REV. SISTER PEARL, D. D., the forceful and tireless missionary worker spent a delightful Christmas and New Year with her sister, Mrs. Grace L. Clark, 1931 McGee street, and with her many other friends in this city. Sister Pearl received many nice presents from friends both in and out of the city. She left here January 5 in answer to a call in Battle Creek, Mich., where she will conduct a series of meetings. Reservation and traveling expenses were forwarded her and her lady traveling companion. Sister Pearl is an extensive traveler and her noble work and achievements for good have merited fame and admiration from some of the foremost men and women and not unfrequently whites to whom she has preached. The following are some forceful and helpful Scripture lessons which Sister Pearl would be pleased to have her many friends read while thinking of her: Luke 9: 49, 50; Matthew 23: entire chapter. Sr mentee prone ninemect fesmecl fucrmvetifieowcehifvemotiposcctifnsncstnrnatpoemectfecl & CITY NEWS. Good morning. ‘Mrs. Maria Lewis, 1529 Balt., ts il! at her home. Miss Melissa Fuel was called to Warrensburg, Mo, on account of the death of her father, Mr. B. M, Glass, 1609 Fast Tenth street has been confined to his bed for two weeks but Js able to be out Mrs, Sarah Mason of Burlington, Kansas, is in the city the guest of her daughter, Miss Maude Mason, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Watkins, 2216 Woodland Ave,, are the proud parents of a ten pound girl, Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mr, ‘Tyler Jackson, custodian of the Long building, Missouri Ave. and Main one of our most substantial citizens has been quite ill during the past two ‘weeks. Mrs, Jas. H. Crews, wife of the well known mail carrier, was taken to Bell ‘Memorial hospital Wednesday sertous- ly ill of @ complication of diseases. Her hundreds of friends pray for her speedy and complete recovery. Dr. J. H, Williams, Gtand Master of U. B. F,, and his brother B. ¥., were called to Columbia, Thursday, on ac count of the death of their mother, Mrs, Julia Williams, The Sun extends its deepest sympathy. Mr, and“Mrs, H. P, Neal of Denver were guests of honor at a five course dinner Sunday g'ven by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Green, The guests were: Mr. and Mrs, F. J, Weaver, Miss Huntley, ‘Miss Comaita Weaver, Mr. F. J. Weav- er, jr, and Mr. Hobart Williams, WANTED—Colored man or woman with capital as business partner in Undertaking Establishment in or out of Kansas City, Mo. For further in- formation call home phone South 1237 or write Geo. Hall, 4458 Main street, Kansas City, Mo. One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the musical concert ‘given by the Lincoln High School Orchestra and Chorus assisted by some of the best local talent. Thos who missed it certainly missed a rare freat, Mention is made of the pro- gram in another column. Miss DeKonza, special stenograph- er in the Clover Leaf Casualty insur- ance office, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Can take your dictation and typewrite the work. “Also can rearrange your material $0 make it more grammatical or business-like. No job for less than 25 cents considered. Ask for terms on your circular letters or lengthy manuscripts. 1507 East “Eighteenth street, upstairs at the left. Room 3. Mrs, Laura Chrisman, mother of Miss Florida Hutchison one of our loyal subscribers and both faithful members of Allen Chapel, was seri- ously burned last Friday morning at 3316 Harrison street. Although quite aged the doctor holds out hope for her recovery. Miss Florida herself has just recovered from severe burns inflicted last fall, The Sun hopes for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Jordan Allen, wife of the Rev. Jordan Allen, a retired A. M. E. min- isted died at the home of her daughter Mrs, MeClain, 1820 Woodland Avenue and was buried from Centenniel M. B. church last Tuesday, funeral be: ing conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. R. Ransom of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans, Mrs. Al Jen leaves a husband, two daughters, ‘@ son, other relatives to mourn her loss. She was always a splendid worker for her church and race and the Sun extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. ’ We regret very much to announce the death of the infant son of Dr. and Mrs, G. W. Brown which occurred Sunday a week ago It was a beau: tiful child weighing twelve pounds at its birth and had been named William ‘H, in honor of its grandfather. Mrs. ‘Brown who was the begutiful Hamonia Hubbel and one of dearest and most popular girls in this @ity and Dr. Brown who stands foremost in his pro- fession and comes from one of the oldest and best families in the state have the deepest sympathy of their myriad friends and neighbors in thelr Keep affliction, the loss of their first born, * Mrs. Stella Jones wife of Mr, Column- bus Jones formerly of Marshall now of this city passed away after a long fliness last Monday at 3:00 a. m. at their residence, 1417 Hast Twenty: second street. Mrs. Jones was a mem- ber of Ebenezer A. M. B, church, Ex- celsior Chapter 0, B. 8. No,.41 and Green Valley Court H. of J. Marshell. he femora) was held at 1:00 o'clock ‘Thursday’ At Wbenezer under the aus: pices of the aforesaid orders. Dr. -W. C, Williams officiated, Mrs. Jones leaves to mourn her loss a husband, fone alster, two brothers, many rela: tives and a host of friends. Inter. ment was made in Highland Cemetery. ener Oe THANKS. ‘We desire to thank the many friends ‘and neighbors for their kindness dur ing the recent illness and. death of our beloved husband, brother and uncle ‘and especially the neighbors for their beautiful, floral, offerings. MINERVA ALEXANDER, wit¢ MAB RICHARDSON, sister, 8, A. ALEXANDER, brates, CAPITOLA RICHARDSON, neice. Afrrrmel frre fenstnnel fot fe Mrs, Ida Kelly died February 8, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Luk Gooden, 2446 Highlan Ave. and the funeral services were held from Allen Chapel last Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. of which she was a member under the auspices of Foster Chapter 0. E. 8 Mercy Temple 8. M. 'T. and Vinita Court, H. of J. Dr, Wm. H. Thomas officiating. She leaves to mougn her Joss a mother, sister and other rela. tives and. many friends, ‘Mr. Abraham Fuel age 75 years, died January 21, 1916, He was a pioneer citizen of Warrensburg having lived in that city for forty years, Mr, Fuel reared a family of ten children, six girls and four boys, those surviving him are threé girls and one boy and four grandchildren, Funeral services were conducted at the old home town in Warrensburg from the Warren street M. 12, church, the Rey. 8. P. Johnson officiating. A large number of friends white and colored paid their last respect to this beloved citizen: Mr, Fuel was always desirous of ac- cumulating. After selling his farm on Bristol Ridge and movink to War: rensburg he built a six room house for his littie family in the heart of town to educate them, bought a few acres at the edge of town and did truck’ gardening and hauled and sold wood. He loved his church, read much and was a great historian and Bible student, saved his church twice by loaning it 1,000 and $500, respectively. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse from many out of twon friends of his youngest daughter Melissa, Let. ters of condolence were read from Rey. A. L, Reynolds at Farmington, Mo., and from the Blind Boone Con- cert Co, then in Steele City, Neb. 202 TE OE STATE IN MEMORIAM. Jn loving memory of our dear moth: er, Mrs. Rhoda Nelson who died two years ago today, February 11, 1914. We know dear mother, that thou sleep: est beneath the sod, Yet we milss thee, Oh! so much, Never will your memory fade, Our thoughts will ever linger, Around the place you love so well. AARON NELSON, * MR, and MRS. 8. u. SMITH, LUCILE NELSON. WINE STREET BAPTION CHURCH. Mesdames Hattie Brinkley, Sarah Jones and Annié Pator are on the sick list, We hope they will recover soon ++.-The funeral of MrrEdwatd Pleas: ant was preached last Sunday by our pastor. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Pleasant was a good and faithful member and died in full triumph of faith....Mrs, Rosy A. M. Miles will give one of her famous lectures on Eugenics Tuesday, February 15. Everybody is invited to hear this noted woman. Admission 10 cents....The birthday reception given by Mrs, C, 8. Freemore at the residence of Mrs. Lydia Gates, 2531 Enclid Avenue was indeed grand Covers were laid for eighteen. Many valuable presents were presented; a general good time was had... .A birth day party was given by little Miss Nancy Moore, 245 Flora Avenue, Fel ruary 4.* Covers were laid for thir teen and a general good time was re ported. A large number of valuable presents were received. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Our revival meeting which Glosed a few days ago, was 4 success. Weatlh:- er Gonditions were véry unfavorable, still the Lord blessed us with twenty: nine conversions and accessions. ‘The outlook for the church is good, the membership Is being increased at most every service and the fire of the Holy Ghost constinually burns upon the hearts of all true worshipers. On Sunday we will observe “Boys Day.” ‘The morning service will be conducted by the boys of the church and com: munity. The Boys Sermon will be preached by Mr. Fred Jackson of Ok lahoma, A theological student o! ‘Western university. At the close o! the morning service the pastor, Rev F, W. Wells, will administer the Sacra ment of Baptism + Prof. J. B. Isaccs, assistant dean ‘Western university, and past Scout Master of Troop 67 Wilmington Dela ‘ware, will preach the Annual Sermon to the Boy Scouts Troop 67 Kansas City, Mo,, at 8 o'clock sharp evening service. A short tall will be made by Prof. Walden. All are invited to be with us throughout the day with the boys. “An Av Ge A At a meeting of more than forty Women February 1, preliminary steps were taken for the organization of ¢ Young Women’s Christian. association for colored women in Kansas City. Short talks, instructive and inspifing, were made by Mrs, W. G. Woods, and others. Wednesday night of this week a second meeting was ‘held at which time several women spoke of the needs of the girls and women of our own city and the various opportunt: ‘tles for health, moral and physical, a Young Women’s association could fur: Ey here, Among those who spoke were: Miss Anna Jones, Mrs, Rich. ard Allen, Mrs, DeFrantz, Mrs. Day; Mrs. Sellers, Miss Sadie Thornton and Miss Cook. ‘The meeting was very well attended and enthusiasm was at its height at the announcement of One 25 pledge to the first year’s budget, and three $50 pledges toward the first building cam. paign. ‘All interested women are invited to meet Misé Eva Bowles paiees seers taryy from New York City and Miss ‘Vance, general secretary of the Kan sas City association, Saturday night, February 19 at the Paseo Y, M. 0, A. ad t i Women’s Clubs. Don't fail to take a chance on the library set given away by the Graeco Art club on display at the Peopleg’ Drug Store this week. Price of chance, 10 cents. Tickets for sale by mentee MRS. MINNIE ADAMS, Pres. OAK LEAF ART CLUB. The Oak Leaf members had a fine meeting last week. it was opened by the yice prerident, Mrs. Ward, and after all business we adjourned to tibet with aire iizabeuh ath eons ary 18, at 2012 Askew avenue. MRS. TONEY, President, MISS WANZER, Svcretary. FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON. A Martha Washington Leap Year Social and Ladies’ Band Concert will iar giosh ai Aller Ghats Wetneatey evening, February 23. Would ligke all ladies to dress in Martha Wash- Idan Soatitaae” Gatlnan wit be escorted by ladies. Refreshments in Sig Isurs ce sue cue wit be served free by Miss Lillian Toley, EA eva domanerweon, Aumoosn ane SINTER The The Dunbar club was enter: tained by Mrs. Buelah Anderson at the residence of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Calloway, 1306 Guinotte, February 3, After business the hostess served an elaborate lunch: eon consisting of chicken, roast pork, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sal mon salad, celery, hot biscuit, corn bread and cabbage, apple snow, cake and wine, MRS, MOLLIE JACKSON, Pres, LEAH WILLIAMS, Sec’y. AFTER “PORO” HUMBUGS. Mar. L. M, Singleton field agent for the “Poro” College, St. Louis, Mo. spent ten days in Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas City, Kansas, getting evi: dence against persons claiming to make “Poro” and selling unsealed goods without lahels or revenue stamps as “Poro”. He states that the people throughout the country are be- ing beaten out of their money by such practice and that Poro” is made only by Mrs, Pope-Turnbo-Malone, St. Louis, Mo. Persons who have heen thus victimized will please notify Mrs. Pope-Turnbo-Malone, 3100 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo. OFFICIAL REPORT. Christmas donations received at ‘the Home for Negro children 2446 gan Avenue froin: The Bachelor Boys—linoleum for the playroom ..... ++ $13.80 Friend—1 bu. Jonathan apples, 1 . bag of nuts, can of cakes, § Ibs candy, 2 dozen oranges and two dozen bananas .......... 6.00 Mr. 5. Jones, Guthrle, Okia, 6 sheets and 6 pillow cases .... 3.84 Friend—New ganies, books and Portion ve seenceseedeccsessass 200 Mercy Hospital—1 bbi. apples ,, 3.50 20 Ibs, mixed candy .......... 1.30 Van Horn School—Christmas tree trimmings, candy, and toys estimated value ...... 3.50 Miss Early—i box Christmas tree ormaments,.......... 50 Miss Sadie Thornton—1 turkey and cranberries ............. 3,00 Boy Scouts (Negro) Groceries, fruit, 2 nice chickens ........ 4.80 Mr. Burton 600 Armour Bivd—a Moving picture show on Christ- mas evening and 1 bbl, toys in fair condition . .............. 2.00 Mrs. White, 2700 Michigan Ave., 2 pr. skates, 1 box candy...... 1.20 Mrs. Etta Kenyon, Mrs. J. W. Oden and Miss Mattie Ward committee from Oak Leaf Art ’ club—fruit, nuts and 1 box candy estimated value ....... 1.00 Mr. Otis Schoolen, 5 Ibs candy and 10 cents for car fare... 60 Mr. Thomas Glenn of Schmelzer Arms Co.—1 large box toys in fair condition ...........4.4 2.00 Louise, Edgar and DeNorval Nn- thank—picture books and toys 1.00 Friend thru Miss Hazel Ewing, fruit and candy .............. 40 Mr. T. B, Steward thru Mrs. ¢ Cummings—stockings ....... 2.50 Mrs, Hollingsworth of Leaven- worth—picture cards. ........ A little boy—boy’s clothing and Sabet S ck Ba vacshestaeyou, SDR Mayor's Christmas tree Assn—1 bu. apples, 1 bu, potatoes, 8 loaves bread, 10 headg ,cab- bage, 1pk. onions, 6 Ibs. rice, 1 Tb, tea, 6 Ibs. coffee, 6 pkgs, raisins, 8 pkgs. oats, 8 Ibs. sug- ‘fr, 16 Ibs, beef ........ eee 7.85 Forty bags toys .:.....6..000-. 5.00 Good fellows (Negro) 29 bags provisions, 29 Ibs. beans, 12 ha. rice, 20 Ibs. sugar, 145 Ibs. flour, candy, toys and clothing 12.00 Donations Recelved in December Pre: vious to Christmas From First Congregational, Church: OOH 8 cca gov tee avicottae ee AB Mr. Brown—1 pk. sweet pota- WOOD ageisiccagdassescesesgn> 28 Lincoln High School—8 loaves bread, 1 1b, butter and 3 ats, PE boosie eal |r, Nelson Curry—5 ats. sweet ie siacns Manas cates: M4 Mrs, Spencer—1 “hammer, 10 * glass dqasertt dishes .......5 Mrs, Bishop—1 dress skirts... 20 Total: ssdnyeeyeesey ston +4 +9800 bs AEGBN 2 NARESH Y ‘Mrs. F. Pryor made over two skirts; Mrs. Spencer gave one day's work, $1, Mr. J. D. Bowser put in window panes and put on door knobs, * Mr. Thos. Jackson hauled the toys from Schmelzer's. Thanksgiving Donations in Cash. areata merger oe vx Sewrne. Attucks School .......66e..g..8 857 Booker T, Washington ......... 25 DOUBINES oes eeeeereeeeeceeees 20.00 Garrigon viceepeeseceeseegee 1.08 Lincoln High ..:.0.. sere 10,00 Manual Training High ........ 3.00 Portia Gays ..cccceceescee ees 16,00 Polytechnic School ............ 6.20 Wendell Phillips ....0.......6. 10.00 Total sjaeceeeccedeceee sees $8008 MRS. 8. C. ROGERS, Chairman House Committee, CARD OF THANKS. Dr. and Mrs\'G. W. Brown desire to thank those many friends and neigh bors who lent thelr assistance and also for their many beautiful floral offerings at the death of their infant son, Wm. H, LLP STAT, IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of our loved brother and friend, Louise G, Hender. son who died one year ago today Feb. ruitry 14, Our memories are just as fresh today And our hearts have not ceased aching Since the day you passed away, MRS. E. H. MOORE, sister. MRS. M. BE, ADAMS, friend. CRETE AEIN AC TET KANSAS CITY, KAS. (By Mrs, Kitty B. Davis.) Mr, Tilford Davis fs still indisposed ‘The Portia Gays are planning their spring party. Mrs, Flowers entertained the Graeco Art club this week. Miss Marguerite Goines is planning a series of theatre parties. _ Miss Darthula Vandeuyer toldstories to, the Glad girls at the Y. W. C. A. last Sunday, Mrs. Thos. Dickersoh on North Sixth street, is entertaining the Merry Ma- trons today. It is rumored that two of the tedeh: ers were secretly married recently. Is that so girls? Mrs, Alice Turner, and litle davgh ter, Zatella have been fll with Ia grlppe but are somewhat better. Mrs, Stafford entertained at six o'clock dinner for Mrs. Braithwait, Miss Chinn and Sargeant Griffin, Mrs, Edna Hudson of Lexington, Mo., has returned from Leavenworth, where she buried her grandmother. Mrs. Kitty B. Davis of 1018 Free- man, Bell phone West 634, is our au- thorized agent for Kansas City, Kas. Miss Maggie Blanchard of Birming: ham, Ala,, is visiting Mrs, Alex Spears, 314 Greely Ave. She is favorably impressed with the Middle West. ‘The Citizens’ Forum at its last meeting had aii audience that taxed the capacity of the room. President Marquess was present but Invited the Vice President, Mrs. U. Dwiggins to preside, Addresses were delivered by Dr, Jolm Brown of New York City on “Health,” Dr. S, H. ‘Thompson and Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins; while music was rendered by the Glee club of Sum ‘ner High School; a duet by Misses Z. Myers and B. Cannifax: a duet by Mesdames Holmes and Davis; current events were led by Mrs. L, Buckner. Next meeting, Supt. M. E, Pearson will speak, ARGENTINE, KANSAS. (By Mrs, Ophelia Watts Jackson.) Mr. Allen Moore, 1705 Forest Ave., is ill with 1a grippe. Mr. and Mrs, Small are the proud parents of a new baby boy. ‘Mr, Washington Romby. was severe. ly huit at the ice plant last Monday. Remember Mrs. Ophelia Watts Jack- son is our authorized representative for this city. Miss Eva P, Washington, 849 Free: man Ave, Kansas City, Kansas is reported quite ill. Rey. H. D. Harris gives his congre- gations some very interesting and practical sermons, Mr, \Geo, Tucker who: came home from work sick on last Wednesday is not much improved. « Mr, Thos, J. Herndon of 2445 Hish- land Ave,, is still very sick, He has been confined to his home for three weeks. ‘The Mothers’ Club of Lincoln Schoo! under the presidency of Mrs. McRey- nolds is doing quite « bit of charity ‘work, | Mrs, Amanda Walker Was severely burned about the face, arms and hands by pouring kerosene in a lighted stove, “Young Peoples’ Day will be ob: forved at St Pauls church nest Sum day, At 11:00 o'clock, Cook of the Yates Branch of the ¥, W.'C. A. will speak, A special program will be rendered at night. i Mrs. Susie Napier died Monday eveh- ing at 9:00 o'clock at 4146 Warwick Blvd. ‘The funeral services were held from the holiness church, Howard and ‘Vine streets where she wag a member snd Interment won mate ¥iiday after noon fn; Union Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her demise, three brother and one sister, A. FRANKLIN RADFORD | Physician and Surgeon. 716 E. 12th St, Kansas City, Mo. Office Hours—10-12 a. m.; 35 ; 78 ‘p. m, Office phone, Bell Grand 2553W. Residence phone Bell East 2398. Residence—2447 Highland Ave. DR. A. D, BRADBURY. Physician and Surgeon. Office, $21 Indep. Ave., Bell Phone Main 4438, Residence, 531 Tracy Ave, Office hours—10:00 to 12:00 a. m. :00 to 6:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 p m. LAE AA SEIT AE SEAL IES EA ESLIFINILIPILIE IS IV ISS ' : - TO THE PUBLIC: f We want you to come to us for everything carried by a Drug. tere, ‘ $ DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMBS, | ; BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER HAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMBS, — | : STRAIGHTENING COMBS, ETC. q ; We recommend and guarantee everything offered for sale to be | ¥ exactly as represented. WE DO NOT “SUBSTITUTE” nor ask you to h take other brands than you ask for, You “want what you want” and | * we want you to have it. ’ q OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT ’ K All down the line. We give careful attention to all orders, and alm 4 S by courteous and fair treatment to give perfect satisfaction to our i customers, When you think of Drugs think of } . THEO. SMITH'S PHARMACY. j ; No demand fs too difficult for us to supply. it you are too busy { ; to come to our store, phone us your wants and we will do the rest. ; Mail Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled. 4 : Theo. Smith’s Drug Store. f . Bell Phone 4591 Grand, Home Phone 5467 Main. ’ , 1301 E, 18th st. KANSAS CITY, MO, 3 . FECES ER ESE SEES EERE CE CECE CEC ER EEC ETERS ag Winter Shoes FOR Men, Women, Children Dependable Footwear | Prices are Right _ Rubbers--Rubbers |. G. A. PAGE, Prop. 1507 EAST 18th STREET BELL PHONE, EAST 1328 oat Artistic Wall Papers f V2 Kea) Pa aicaatt oh ee Inexpensive i : ae ne = | Decoration ——— __| Is our Motto Coo WAT nl SH cette ofl || oe om ITT | i ||| GEES Let Us Prove It. (ee oe NT LOC er ee pre | = las PA eae FC ee |) ee ||) 2") Samples sub- i} r wae Lee eee 2 | Hee sei erie et mitted at your Ie po Ste e @iown home. —_ | 4 taal Se ec ATEN We Show New ea ree Sa, Patterns Only [AS eee a SS | We are anxious to serve you. Send for us. There is no obligation to purchase. RANDOLPH BROS, & SON, 1207 HIGHLAND AVENUE. Bell phone East 1340. KANSAS CITY, Mo. FOR RENT—Furnished room in pri: vhte family. Bell phone Grand 4748, Major Wright, 1712 Forest, 2nd floor. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished mod- ern rooms, Bell phone East 3918W, Mrs. Virginia Price. For Rent—Apartment upstairs; 4 rooms, gas and water; $12 per month. Wm. H. Bradford, 2517 Michigan. Home Phone CALL US UP Bell Phone East 4082 (At Eighteenth & Paseo) Eust 1814 Toilet Articles Delivered Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Anything. P | D S Everything in for the Drug Line bop eS rig tore Toilet 2635 Mictigan, tr. csevesssseeseseees 14.50 2748 Norton, dvi “scsctcescucecescsss. 0:00 TOGA TE Ain, Ai hod oo es au. 228 32. Lith, ‘br. w. and g. paid.... 15.00 2843 Summit, dr, "nods ceesesesece! 18.00 3308 Cherry “Greary precscscsecessee 12M 1812 Michigan, “tr, mods 2200120001) 50 1405-7 Campbell, Bor. mod. 2120.1.) ai00 VBS Lydia, ar. + vecverecasssossecns 10.00 1619 Bast Beas dr II 20.60 1509 Bast 18th, Bro. 0002020002000. aio ‘53 Lydia, storergoim 2200002005012 2.00 Bea vain, rear, Gro. sccscccsccses 25:00 1H Awnes, Gre o.5e2 2ST 3.00 901-500 Beth, Sr. 2.2.2,” ¥o.00 fo $12.00 118 B. Ath, storerdoin"s..t.cese.+ 30.00 VG HE 8th, Sree sencnssorecesessees 22,00 M2 HE 1th Crear)’ mod GRITS Ton 2902 Forest, tree yeceteeececcscseee 1200 Wok Cherry’ (rear) Fe UIT amo AB Highland, Bee. 2 022 ap.oe AHL Virginia: $ rooms; reats.<0.22, 7:00 B15 Wyan, 10F mod. ss.seseves 23s 20000 WG-17 A Lith, Gre. oes seemch 18°00 TOU AW. A0th, ess escepescsersscpaee 4200 UBL Pacific, Bree cree tesccscceecees 10604 2082 Holmes, tr 'migdern | 6.2.2.0.555 18,00 TT15 W. Prospect, Sens, cicscscb2 100 Wet. bth, ge cottage ve. LS SoU 423 Bast Oth, 48, Ist M00r s...css ic) 1204 HOG Vine, Gri. ssescessveosscssesess 10404 TOUT Var Br esssicsescesslesssascsce 1600 218 Michigany fe. ococc0 cc 2220225 15.0 2634 Kiuclid, br, part modern’ ...2... 17.5 ‘2451 Belfontaine sr Apt. csse.ss505.5 10.06 Bi012 HE, Oth, A0r cesecececcccccece TOM MSi Belfontaine, Grog ceeeesssecssss 18.00 PS08S Nobton, Tr w0des. 1... ...252 1800 SHOW-ME" stant THE NEW YEAR RIGHT. WHAT IS PATS. Pl .. ‘THE USE OF YOUR WIFE WEARING HER- ed SELF OUT DOING A LOT OF HARD LABOR Aa a WHEN IT IS SO EASY WITH THE <i i “ 99 = oo x SHOW-ME” WASHER fe meted to do TWICE as much WASHING in the KT week EARNING twice as much money [ALIA tnd we LESS SOAP and FUEL. V. \S fis) We GUARANTEE cleaner clothes and jE“. * better COLOR. f \ Ask Mra Nannle Fjelds, 1202 Vine St, Mrs. Anna ie SA(Y suits 2s Gale Si. Stis: Nettie, Jehnath, 1808) Bast WASH Yq Ue"Shma'genking, 1810 Bast Howard St, Mrs. Gor? SEATED aS Brig sol Worhall Road, Mrs Amanda Slaughter, Invcomey SY” fe! telig! Ate Sire atlnnte Jackson, Taeh ast Wk cuals Hadid Woodland Aves Allure eperienced iaun= Tide Ny Weve uued and. ANE using “SHOW-ME WE GUARANTEE SASHERS and say"they'tan do tore work and are Mia? Welln c. Cuaw. 24, Tenn Ave i we NOVELLOW Diets Teme Ave Co sere eae BAVE YOUR BACK AND HANDS, YOU MAY WASH NEED THEM SOME DAY. wi ARRANGE WITH THE SUN FOR FREE TRIAL eee H, A. MANUFACTURING CO, *sHoWw.ME” IRA C. HUBBELL, Pres. 4961 Wornall Rd, KANSAS CITY, MO. hi od | Piles, oe i q 4 \ X ’ Bell Phone E. 4394Y a Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. tii Modern Builders Co. | A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting | Repairing a Specialty | | SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FOR SALE ‘Truck Farm on, Bonner Springs line— 1 aerer, d-room house, lots of fruit, 41,000) ate vn. and’ $60" every lx ers AE 2631" Euclid, 5 rooms, modern, brick oungalow. Price $2,200; $200 down, $20 per month, Vacant lot on Highland between 24th and Howard, 15x130," Price, $1,200. Vatant lot, 1618 Agnes, 26x125—$600.00; $50.00 down, $10.00 per month, 1515 B, 17th St—5-room cottage, new- ty decorated and painted. Price, $1,200; #100 down and $12 per month, Persons renting or buying from us wil ye given preference of all employment in Sur employment department, #11 McGee St, Phones:—Home, 7555 M; Bell, 751 M. ae For Biscuits Fine * x gi i ERT -AINGR And Cakes Divine Sune coe Bakes Perfect Bread > vi yi hp All The Time , MW a) F a Corn Meal Too serge aa L Fei RO NNEAT HOUR. a ISMERT-HINCKE | “4Nsas cty.US™ | MILLING CO, (CET ? 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 $8.00 and up. Bell phone East 3851, City Alexander Built ENTRANCE TO ALEXANDRIA AND FORT OF ABOUKIR --- ALEXANDER THE GREAT, like an erratic meteor, flashed across the drowse of civilization-weary Egypt; and, perhaps as a memorial of his deification in the land of the Pharaohs, he left behind him the beginnings of a vigorous Greek city, Alexandria, destined to be the gateway for a flow of western rejuvenation to the worn valley, and today, with Constantinople and a few other places, one of the greatest prizes for the contesting army millions in the East, says a National Geographic society bulletin. Alexander built his city in 332 B. C. upon the ruins of an Egyptian town, Rhacotis. After more than 2,000 years Alexandria has become the life of Egypt, its largest port, one of the busiest ports on the Mediterranean and an important world city. The modern city is divided into two parts, one of which, inhabited by Mohammedans, is a listless tangle of Oriental narrow, crooked streets and uningiving buildings, while the other, the European quarter, is solidly built and possesses many of the essential conveniences of the American or European metropolis. It occupies a ridge of land between the Mediterranean and Lake Mareotis. The Rosetta mouth of the Nile lies more than thirty miles to the east. Cairo, the interior metropolis, lies 129 miles by rail to the southeast, and the Suez canal is more than 140 miles to the east. The city is linked by a network of railway and telegraph lines to the other towns of Egypt, and is in telephonic connection with Cairo. Business City of Nile Valley. BUSINESS CITY OF Nile Valley. Alexandria is the counting house and the commission office of the Nile valley. The British chamber of commerce has its headquarters there, and there, too, are located the head offices of many of the largest commercial organizations doing business in the near East. The value of the city's trade, in normal times, is about $240,000,000 a year. The western harbor, designed for a modern, first-rank commerce, is visited annually by 3,000 vessels. The chief articles of export are grain, cotton, beans, sugar and rice, and the business is largely in the hands of Europeans, of whom there are 50,000 in the total population of 400,000. The city is connected by cable lines with Cyprus, Malta, Crete and Port Said. One of the interesting phases of Alex andria's commerce is that it sends 80,000,000 eggs each year to London ENTRANCE TO ALEXANDR where these products retail as fancy fresh eggs. This large yearly turnover gives Egypt an intimate relationship with the Englishman's breakfast table. Dinocrates of Rhodes, architect and friend to the famous Macedonian, laid out Alexandria. He planned the city as an affair of right angles and sharp corners, including the whole in a parallelogram quadrisected by two main thoroughfares. This regularity of city-plan that Dinocrates developed was the beginning of the school of gridiron city-building, of the impersonal, strictly business city only now waning in popularity. Battleground of West and East. The exotic Greek city was a battleground from the start. The East and the West met and fought out their differences to a finish there. Greek learning and Greek philosophy found refuge in Alexandria, and there antagonized and finally blended with the philosophies of the East. Christianity and Paganism fought some of their most bitter battles there; and the Jews, the Christians, the Pantheists and the philosophers fomented many bloody riots, in which the fickle, violent, loot-hungry Alexandrian mob "Now," is a constant syllable ticking from the clock of time. "Now" is the watchword of the wise. "Now" is on the banner of the prudent. Let us keep this little word always in our mind; and whenever anything presents itself to us in the shape of work, whether mental or physical, we should do it with all our might, remembering that "now" is the only time for us. It is, indeed, a sorry way to get through the world by putting off till tomorrow, saying. "Then" I will do it. No! this will never answer "Now" is ours. "Then" may never be Wanted to Die Among Books. Robert Boggs, keeper of Yo Alde Franklin book shop in Brooklyn, when found near death from age and starvation, recently, pleaded to be let alone. "Don't take me to the hospital," he said; "I'm too old. I don't want to cause trouble to anyone. I want to die quietly among my books." In his shop, nalled against one of the bookcases was a small sign on black tin, reading. "We refer all needy cases to the Brooklyn charity bureau." MANUFACTURE OF VALENTINES MOST OF THE COMIC INSULTS AND DAINTY LOVE TOKENS ARE NOW MADE IN AMERICA. GERMANY LOST BUSINESS WHEN WAR CUT OFF TRADE WITH ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. MAKING UP SILK AND SATIN NOVELTY VALENTINE'S VALENTINES CUTTING OUT THE CARDS WITH CUTTING OUT THE CARDS WITH SCALLOPED EDGES RIA AND PORT OF ABOUKIR CUTTING OUT THE CARDS WITH SCALLOP OT many realize the large industry that has grown out of the custom of giving valentines on the fourteenth of February each year. The idea seems to have originated in England, and is practiced by English-speaking people the world over. While Germany does not recognize the day, many of the cards and novelties used in the United States came from there before the war. Of late years America has taken the lead in the making of valentines. We supply our own market, and export large quantities to all parts of the world. In New York is located one of the largest supply houses' in the world, and a large force is kept busy throughout the year to meet the great demand. Of late years America has taken the lead in the making of valentines. We supply our own market, and export large quantities to all parts of the world. In New York is located one of the largest supply houses' in the world, and a large force is kept busy throughout the year to meet the great demand. The principal types of valentines are the comic, the old-fashioned lace, and the novelty, the latter being the most expensive. The most popular appear to be the comic, which are photo-engraved and printed in color in the usual way. Special machines are required in the production of the lace valentines. The novelty valentines are mostly made by hand. One of the pictures shows the machine which makes the paper lace. There are two rolls, one a die, and the other a matrix of the desired design. The wide paper ribbon runs between the rolls and is cut by them. A brush bears against the matrix roll, cleaning off any adhering bits of paper. Another brush bears against the ribbon, removing the cuttings from the lace. Before entering the rolls the paper is chalked, thus preventing the lace from sticking to them and being torn. The lace paper is fastened to embossed cards with paper hinges. A small hand-operated machine makes the hinges. It creases long strips of paper by folding them in and out, and from these strips the hinges are cut off as desired. The cards to which the lace patterns are attached are printed in large sheets with suitable design and then they are embossed. The embossed sheets are then passed on to the folding table, where they are folded in sets of three and then fed into the cutting machine, which is provided with scalloped edges. The hinged lace frames are then glued on to these cards, forming the old-fashioned lace valentines, which find wide favor. One of the simplest valentines consists of cards with various celluloid ornaments attached thereto. These ornaments are cut out by hand with a punch and a maul. A simple riveting machine attaches the ornaments to the cards. The small brass rivets are carried in a cup at the top of the machine, and then fed down into a channel by a One of the simplest valentines consists of cards with various celluloid ornaments attached thereto. These ornaments are cut out by hand with a punch and a maul. A simple riveting machine attaches the ornaments to the cards. The small brass rivets are carried in a cup at the top of the machine, and then fed down into a channel by a Apparatus has been invented by a Paris doctor for pumping anesthetics into a person's lungs and insuring the administration of a definite dose. Batteries carried in a fisherman's pocket supply current to an electric lamp inside a celluloid minnow, which has been invented for night fishing. A Lexington (Ky.) woman has presented her husband with nine children in 18 months, five at one birth and four at a second. raged in unforgettable religious tumults. In one such tumult the surpassingly beautiful pagan priestess Hypatia was torn to pieces to glut a bristish populace. The famous Alexandrian library was the bridge between the culture of classic Greece and the cultural needs of early Christian and Mohammedan Europe. Much of its treasures filtered through to the Moor and to the Christians through the scholarship of Rome. The library was destroyed in the war-flood which followed the rise of the religion from the desert; and the burning of the great book-treasury has been keenly deplored by scholars of each generation succeeding. in the latter years of the eighteenth century the city was held by the French. It had sunk to the status of a small village under centuries of Mohammedan misrule, having a population of less than 4,000. Under Mohamet Ali, the wise and cunning Albanian, it regained much of its prosperity. English control of the city's as well as Egypt's welfare dates from 1882, since which date a new city has been developed and one that bears a greater degree of relationship to the West than to the East. LAND BLESSED BY NATURE Inhabitants of Small Italian Fishing Village Are Among the Fortunate of the Earth. One of the oddest and quaintest little independent states that ever existed in Europe—the tiny Republic of Noll, founded before Rome and maintaining its liberty for many centuries until Napoleon swept away its privileges—is today merely a fishing village near Genoa, but it is full of reminders of its former greatness, and affords a wonderful glimpse of medieval times. Destroyed by the Carthaginians in 217 B. C., and who knows how often by subsequent marauders, there seemed no limit to her powers of recovery. This quaint little fishing village maintained itself as a sovereign state for centuries, took a prominent part in the quarrels of Guelphs and Ghibellines, sent doughty warriors to the Crusades, commanded the interest of emperors and popes, and only succumbed at last to the armies of Napoleon. Dante clambered hither over terrible hills on hands and knees, and revenged himself by consulting Noll to his "Purgatory." Everybody is rich in this poor man's paradise, says the Wide World Magazine. During the anchovy months it is not rare for the 120 boats to earn £800 pounds in a night, or £15,000 in a season. Through fish alone a man earns far more than a clerk, besides which he has no "appearances" to keep up. Under these happy conditions he soon acquires lands and houses, which afford a steady revenue while he sleeps or fishes. The earth here has only to be scratched in order to bring forth wealth, so rich is the soil and so abundant the water. Ingersoll's Tribute to Women. Ingersoll paid the following tribute to women in his lecture on Shakespeare: "In those days little attention was given to the biographies of women. They were born, married, had children and died. No matter how celebrated their sons became, the mothers were forgotten. In old times, when a man achieved distinction, great pains were taken to find out about his father and grandfather, the idea being that genius is inherited from the father's side. The truth is that all great men have had great mothers." Why Paleohoods Live. Some men relate what they think, as what they know; some men of confused memories, and habitual inaccuracy, ascribe to one man what belongs to another; and some talk on without thought or care. A few men are sufficient to broach falsehoods, which are afterwards innocently diffused by successive relatives—Johnson. Strong Foundation. Customer—Have you any good butter? Dairyman—Certainly, madam. My reputation rests upon my butter. My husband Certainly, madam, my reputation rests upon my butter. Customer—If the last I got of you was a fair sample, your reputation certainly rests on a strong foundation. Accounted For. "I hear that Tom's mother-in-law is dead." "That accounts for his sudden resignation from the suicide club." It will be observed that all the rear guards at home are still fighting nobly. A great steam shovel, having scooped out a deep cut in one of the bits of grade-crossing elimination work the Long Island railroad is doing at East New York, found itself at the bottom of the cut. The engineers were puzzled by the problem of getting it out, for timbering prevented its being backed out and the sides of the cut might have slid if an attempt to haul it up had been made. Twenty-two feet below it were the four concrete tubes of the tunnel. The engineers decided that the simplest method of removing the big machine was to have it dig itself a path into one of the tunnels and then run it out along the track to the opening of the tube. The Engineering News in describing the operation says the earth scooped out by the shovel was hoisted to the surface by a crane equipped with a bucket, and the shovel was skidded on timbers down an 13 per cent grade. OT many realize the large industry that has grown out of the custom of giving valentines on the fourteenth of February each year. The idea seems to have originated in England, and is practiced by English-speaking people the world over. While Germany does not recognize the day, many of the INTERESTING BITS ROVETING ON THE CELLULOID ORNAMENTS notched wheel. At each operation of the machine an escapement at the bottom of the channel releases a rivet and lets it drop down under the riveting hammer. The only machine work done on the novelty valentines, made up with silk and satin puffs and bows of ribbon, which must be applied by hand to the cards, is the printing of the colored design and the blocking out of the cards. The puffs and shirred borders of the many designs are made with remarkable rapidity and neatness. The puff is made from a semicircle of silk, the edges gathered as they are being pressed into the glue by drawing and puckering them with the finger-nail. Two pieces of cardboard, cut to the desired curve and covered with colored silk lapped over the cardboard and glued to the under side, form the borders. The silk is also gathered as the edges are glued down, and the border pieces are notched wheel. At each operation of the machine an escapement at the bottom of the channel releases a rivet and lets it drop down under the riveting hammer. The only machine work done on the novelty valentines, made up with silk and satin puffs and bows of ribbon, which must be applied by hand to the cards, is the printing of the colored design and the blocking out of the cards. The puffs and shirred borders of the many designs are made with remarkable rapidity and neatness. The puff is made from a semicircle of silk, the edges gathered as they are being pressed into the glue by drawing and puckering them with the finger-nail. Two pieces of cardboard, cut to the desired curve and covered with colored silk lapped over the cardboard and glued to the under side, form the borders. The silk is also gathered as the edges are glued down, and the border pieces are HOLLAND NOW MOTHERS ABOUT 70,000 BELGIANS In Holland there are now four large camps, for Belgian refugees only, containing about seventy thousand persons, as against seven hundred thousand last year, and all over the country are private houses rented by the government and some by private subscriptions where people of In Holland there are now four large camps, for Belgian refugees only, containing about seventy thousand persons, as against seven hundred thousand last year, and all over the country are private houses rented by the government and some by private subscriptions where people of the better class, who are, however, as penniless as the others, are being cared for, says a New York Herald correspondent. The Dutch government pays all their expenses. It costs 14 cents a day to feed the growns-ups in the camps and the children 8 cents a day. In the private houses they cost 28 cents and 20 cents, respectively. Their clothing and schooling is an extra expense, and has so far cost approximately $55,000. The building of the various camps totaled $620,000, and a special fund for the eventual restoring of homes now equals $10,000. I visited one of these camps at Gouda and was most enthusiastically greeted. America is a password that assures one a welcome wherever Belgians are. There are sixteen hundred persons there now—young and old, men and women, and many, many children. Over them all a spirit of calm seems to have fallen. They have found a temporary home, an interval of quiet, between last year's sudden horrors and the years of toil that lie ahead of them when they shall have returned to their ruined, barren lands again. There are faces sad with the sorrow of loved ones lost in the war—anxious ones who have not heard for months from husbands and lovers, and who know not whether they still live—some who are ruined and who know that when the war is over they must start afresh their hard struggle for existence, and there are some, the older ones, who have that saddest, most hopeless look of all, who know that for them life holds naught but sorrow and poverty. CORRECTING A PROOF SHEET OF COMICS then glued over the edges of the puff. Many in- tricate designs are thus very simply made. Expert designers are kept continually at work trying to fashion new designs that will find favor among the patrons of the pleasant and fun-making amusement of sending messages by Cupid's valentines. There was one woman, seventy-six years old, whom I noticed especially. She was sitting in one of the workrooms, where there were about three hundred women; some were making lace, some making clothes on sewing machines given by the Rockefeller fund; other were knitting, and as I came into the room I heard the strains of the "Brabanconne," the Belgian national anthem. They were singing it while they worked—young and old—and as their voices rose in unison and the beautiful words, "Belgium ever must be free," rang out clear in this little world of outcasts, among these women who have, many of them, lost all, save their patriotism, I caught sight of the old woman. She was making lace, and her toll-worn hands, her deep-lined face and the unutterable sadness of her eyes made a picture unforgettable and impressive. The children look happy and healthy in the nursery, where the wee ones are; in the kindergarten and in the schoolrooms, where sweet-faced nuns, whose convents have been burnt before their very eyes, have taken up their work here, and in this strange, new environment are teaching the exiled boys and girls to take up the tasks which will soon fall upon their young shoulders. All the work of the camp is done by the refugees themselves, and there are various workshops and classrooms besides. One very interesting feature is the work done under the guidance of the English Society of Friends. They have furnished all the material and are now teaching the men in the camps to construct portable houses. At Gouda there are 60 of these now finished, and they are delightful little homes, consisting mostly of two rooms, a living room and a big bedroom, divided into two or more compartments. The houses are painted white outside, with green roofs, and inside they are painted light gray. All the furniture has also been made in the camp shops, and as each man finishes one entire house he is allowed to live in it with his family. Expert designers are kept continually at work trying to fashion new designs that will find favor among the patrons of the pleasant and fun-making amusement of sending messages by Cupid's valentines. There was one woman, seventy-six years old, whom I noticed especially. She was sitting in one of the workrooms, where there were about three hundred women; some were making lace, some making clothes on sewing machines given by the Rockefeller fund; other were knitting, and as I came into the room I heard the strains of the "Brabanconne," the Belgian national anthem. They were singing it while they worked—young and old—and as their voices rose in unison and the beautiful words, "Belgium ever must be free," rang out clear in this little world of outcasts, among these women who have, many of them, lost all, save their patriotism, I caught sight of the old woman. She was making lace, and her toil-worn hands, her deep-lined face and the unutterable sadness of her eyes made a picture unforgettable and impressive. The children look happy and healthy in the nursery, where the wee ones are; in the kindergarten and in the schoolrooms, where sweet-faced nuns, whose convents have been burnt before their very eyes, have taken up their work here, and in this strange, new environment are teaching the exiled boys and girls to take up the tasks which will soon fall upon their young shoulders. All the work of the camp is done by the refugees themselves, and there are various workshops and classrooms besides. One very interesting feature is the work done under the guidance of the English Society of Friends. They have furnished all the material and are now teaching the men in the camps to construct portable houses. At Gouda there are 60 of these now finished, and they are delightful little homes, consisting mostly of two rooms, a living room and a big bedroom, divided into two or more compartments. The houses are painted white outside, with green roofs, and inside they are painted light gray. All the furniture has also been made in the camp shops, and as each man finishes one entire house he is allowed to live in it with his family. TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES. Moving a single lever converts a new automobile body into an open cart or a two-seated vehicle, whichever may be desired. A Frenchman is the inventor of a device to be attached to the rim of an automobile wheel to give an alarm when a tire becomes flat. Argentina requires imported potatoes to be accompanied by certificates showing that they were grown in santay soil. FINE TABLE DAINTIES ESPECIALLY APPETIZING DURING COLD WEATHER. Currant Tea Ring Will Be Appreciated as a Titbit for Luncheon or Supper—Wheat Griddle Cakes and Waffles. Currant Tea Ring.—Two cakes yeast, one cupful milk, scalded and cooked, one cupful lukewarm water, one tablespoonful sugar, seven cupfuls sifted flour, six tablespoonfuls lard or butter, half cupful sugar, three eggs, half teaspoonful salt. Dissolve yeast and one tablespoonful sugar in lukewarm liquid. Add three cupfuls of flour and beat until smooth. Add lard or butter and sugar, thoroughly creamed, and eggs beaten until light, the remainder of the flour gradually, or enough to make a moderately soft dough, and the salt. Turn on board, knead lightly. Place in greased bowl. Cover and set aside in a warm place to rise, for about two hours, or until dough has doubled in bulk. Roll out in oblong piece, one-fourth inch thick. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, currants and cinnamon. Roll up lengthwise and place in a circle on a large, shallow-greased pan or baking sheet. With scissors cut three-fourth-inch slices, almost through. Turn each slice partly on its side, pointing away from center. This should give the effect of a many-pointed star, and show the different layers with the filling. Cover and let rise one hour, or until light, and bake 25 minutes. Just before putting in oven, glaze with egg, diluted with milk. Ice while hot with plain frosting. This recipe will make two large or three small rings. Wheat Griddle Cakes.—One cake yeast, one cupful milk, scaled and cooled, two tablespoonfuls light brown sugar, two tablespoonfuls lard or butter, melted, one cupful lukewarm water, two cupfuls sifted flour, two eggs, one teaspoonful salt. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm liquid. Add lard or butter, then flour gradually, the eggs well beaten, and salt. Beat thoroughly until batter is smooth. Cover and set aside for about one hour, in a warm place, free from draft, to rise. When light, stir well and bake on hot griddle. If wanted for over night, use one fourth cake of yeast and an extra half teaponful salt. Cover and keep in a cool place. All batter cakes are better baked on an ungreased griddle, as they keep their shape and do not follow the grease. You will be rid of the disagreeable smoke and odor of burning fat. Your griddle need not necessarily be of soapstone. If you have an old griddle and clean it thoroughly, being sure to remove all burned oil or batter, it can be used in the above way. Waffles. One cake yeast, two cupfuls milk, scalded and cooled, one tablepoonful sugar, one tablespoonful lard or butter, melted, two and a half cupfuls sifted flour, one teaspoonful salt, two eggs. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk. Add lard or butter, flour, salt, and eggs well beaten. Beat thoroughly until batter is smooth. Cover and set aside to rise in a warm place, free from draft, for about one hour. When light, stir well. Have waffle irons hot and well greased. Fill the cool side. Brown on one side, turn the iron and brown on the other side. If batter is too thick, waffles will be tough. If wanted for over night, use one fourth cake of yeast and an extra half teaspoonful salt. Cover and keep in a cool place. Hot Tea Biscuits If you want to serve the biscuits fresh and hot here is a good way to proceed: Into one quart flour put one teaapoonful salt, three level teaapoonful baking powder, and sift all together into a small mixing bowl. Then melt one tablepoonful shortening and pour into one cupful sweet milk, pouring all into the flour. Lightly mix to the consistency of dough for rolling. Roll and cut one inch thick, placing in baking pan ready for the oven. Place the pan in a cool place until wanted for baking, about 20 minutes before serving. They can be prepared in the early morning and left all day. Oatmeal Soup. Cooked mush, one cupful; butter, two teaspoonfuls; chopped onion, two tablespoonfuls; bayleaf, one; yolk of egg, one; milk, one quart; salt, one half teaspoonful; pepper, one half-saltpoonful. Soup kettle, spoons, measuring cup. Cook onion without browning until tender. Then all the oatmeal, milk bayleaf, salt and pepper, stirring carefully, keeping temperature below boiling point. Strain through a fine sieve, reheat and pour while hot over the beaten, yolk of egg. Soft Gingerbread. One teaspoonful molasses, one-third cupful butter, one and three-fourths teaspoonful soda, one-half cupful sour milk, one egg, two cupfuls flour, three teaspoonful ginger and one-half teaspoonful salt. Put butter and molasses in saucepan and cook until boiling point is reached; remove from fire, add soda and beat vigorously. Then add milk, egg well beaten and remaining ingredients mixed and sifted. Bake about fifteen minutes in a hot oven. Pineapple Fritters. Pare and slice a pineapple in thin rounds. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and squeeze the juice of two oranges over them. Chill thoroughly, then dip in beaten egg and fine bread crumbs. Fry in hot, deep fat; serve with powdered sugar and sherry wine. If the latter is not liked it may be omitted. For Baked Beans When baking beans, put in about half a teaspoonful of ginger, which will aid in digesting them, and one or two tomatoes, according to size, which will give the beans a very good flavor. THE VEILED LADY - Copyright, 1918, by W. G, Chapman.) John Bryan was “moving his office” —that {s, what there was of it to move. It was a forlorn, disheartening Job. For five years he had maintained fair space and respectable furniture and fixtures. Now bad luck and poor Dusinoss had boen his lot. He had lost his grip and was compelled to step down the line to a very poor position indeed. - He owed five months’ rent and had honorably turned over to the building his entire office possessions—all ex: cept the clumsy tled-up bundle he car- ried ih his arms. ‘This contained his account books, legal papers and a fow desk utensils, John was depressed and abstracted He did not notice that a velled lady and a stall child had alighted from a handsome limousine at the curb. He ran right into the little one, felt the contact, drew back, with the child un harmed, but his precious bundle fell from his arms and {ts contents scat tered wide.on the sidewalk. “1am so stupid!" he faltered in apol ogetic tones to the lady, but she pro ceeded to assist him in gathering up the load he had dropped. “She came to card photograph in a metal case ‘There was a quiver to her voice as she handed it to him. “The glass is broken,” she said. “Ah, but the picture is intact!” ex claimed John in a tone of deep thank fulness. “I prize it very highly, madam, and I shall not forget your kindness te a stranger.” ‘Then, with a courtly bow that was ri | | nl 7 Ad ve fo ATP 3 natural to him, for he was a gentle: man, every inch of him, he passed on. ‘The lady hastened to the curb. She motioned the chauffeur to bend to- wards her. “That man,” she said rapidly—“who ropped the papers.” “Yes, ma‘am, I see him," was the ready response. “Follow him, see where he goes, Jearn something about his circum stances, if you can,” She went into the store she had started for, bought her juvenile com: panion some comfits and returned to ‘waft the return of her messenger. “Madam,” reported the latter, “the gentleman you directed me about is 1 Mr. John Bryan, He took his traps to a little desk in a big barn of an office let out to poor brokers and the like. It seems he did a good business once, but lost his grip and he has little left. I learned, though, that he {s respect able of good habits and all that, and honest as the day is long.” “Poor soul,” murmured the veiled lady and there was a faint suggestion of a sob in her tone. “And I had al “host forgotten! How strange that we ahould meet again in this odd way! He fs the same—patient, tender, true hearted. If I had never left him, how much misery might have been spared me.” Allee Worth feli into a soulful rev. erie as the machine sped on. Her mind went back to five years previous, when she had become a stenographer in the office of John Bryan, She recalled the gracious, helpful ways of her employer, his encourage ment, his patience until she had be come more of a partner than an assist ant, She delighted in showing her gratitude for the business training he had given her, ‘Her, attention to de tails, her magnetic ways, her advice carried the business up on a wave of actual success. She had almost learned to love the quiet earnest man who em ployed her, when a flashing, brilliant lover came along. She left the Bryan office and married him, Within a year atter spending all her savings, he de sorted her, she secured a divorce and resumed her maiden name: Later her husband died and she began life all over again as a governess in a very ‘wealthy family. She sought the mother of the little one she cared for when sho reached ‘the splendid mansion, where she was treated more ae a relative than a hired ‘companton. “Mrs. Delvilie,” she said, “I am go- ing to say something that will make you think me very ungrateful, but my duty calls me. I cannot go with the family to California, as you have ar ranged.” ‘Then she told this real friend what impelled her to turn aside from ease and luxury, all for a lonely, friendless man who had once been her loyal mentor and guide.. Mrs, Delville lis toned with interest and sympathy. The Uttle one would grieve for ber, she and her husband would sorely miss her, but she guessed the true emotion that underlay Allce Worth’s strange im- pase ‘and tried only to be helpful, It was the next day that John Bryan he was still a man of business and that the flood of fortune would some day turn his way. He was writing out eards to place in the rack over his desk, describing the various ploces ot Property he had for sale, when a lady entered the office and sank to the ehair at the side of the desk. She was Veiled. John instantly recognized her 8 his kindly helper of the day pravi- ous. “I have come to see you on bust ness, Mr. Bryan," she began at once and a vague faraway expression came into his eyes, What chord of memory was touched? Why did a nameless thrill pervade his being? Before he could realize these strange emotions, the lady held him in a trance of sheer stupefaction as she proceoded: “I Wish to go into business. 1 am a com- petent stenographer and something of 8 business woman, I hear you spoken of a8 a man of sterling integrity, ‘Would you consider mo as a partner if 1 will Invest some capital against your business capacity?” “A partner?” gasped the astonished John Bryan in a lost tone, “There Is nothing to make a partnership of." “I think differently,” spoke his vis- {tor promptly. “I have investigated and belleve that, with your prestige and record and a little co-operation. you can regain the business you s0 well understand, A Mr. Delville, a wealthy gentleman, will place the care of a large property in our hands.” John Bryan was trembling. all over with mingled sensations of hope, ex- citement and self-depreciation. “I must be honest with you," he spoke. “I was only successful while | had an assistant,-2 most estimable and capable young lady. That is her pic- ture,” and John pointed to the same photograph in a frame over his desk which the yelled lady picked up trom among his scattered papers on the pavement on the day provious. “I keep it near me,” he added in a low tone, “for shq 1s closer to my heart than any other woman in the world.” ‘There was a flutter of the veil. As the visitor again spoke, the accents of her voice betrayed intense emotion “Will you draw up a memorandum of the partnership agreement, Mr. Bry: an?” she said. He took up his pen and drew a blank sheet of paper towards him in a dazed, mechanical way. “The name, please?” he questioned. She lifted her vell—Alice Worth! For a moment he stared unbelievingly at her. Then the truth overwhelmed him. The tears started, his face dropped into.his arms across the desk before him and he sobbed as if his heart would break. Her gentle hand caressed the silvered head. “Blind! Blind!" she murmured— “he does not even yet guess that my poor tired heart is famishing for the love of a true, loyal man!” But the scales fell from the eyes of John Bryan as the days went on and business cares were assuaged by that sweet compantonship. And then, amid hope and success, love flamed forth gloriously, and so they were married. TESTS FOR HEART DISEASE German Physicians Have Evolved Novel Method of Detecting Pres- ence of Weakness. There is a new way of diagnosing heart djseaap. It’ was discovered) in Germany and is based upon the prin- ciple that extremely slight motion in the air will form similar changes in a burning flame, Two small smoking gas flames aro used, and around these is turned a wide paper tape. ‘The flames cause bands of soot to appear upon the sur- face of the tape. Over the heart of the patient an in- strument somewhat similar to a tele- phone transmitter is placed. This transmitter has a very sensitive diaphragm. Its vibrations are duplt- eated by the diaphragm and transmit- ted by a tube to a gas chamber through which passes the gas for one of the flames. ‘The slight flamings of the gas in’re: sponse to the various vibrations result in characteristic rings of smoke on the paper tape. From these abnormalities in'the heart-beat can be read. Time is recorded by the second flame, influ- enced similarly by vibrations from a tuning fork. ‘The smoke rings vary in shape and position according to the ‘character of vibration causing them, ‘and so help to simplify the diagnosis. Diffusing Happiness. “Some men move through life,” wrote Henry Ward Beecher, “as a band of music moves down the streot, flinging out pleasures on every side, through the air to everyone, far and near, who can listen. Some men fill the air with their presence and sweet- ness, as, orchards, in October days, fill the air with the perfume of ripe fruit. Some women cling to their own houses Itke the hoheysuckle over the door, yet, like it, fill all the region with tho subtle fragrance of their goodness. How great a bounty and a blessing is it to hold the royal gifts of the soul that they shall be music to some, and fragrance to others, and Ife to all! It would be no unworthy thing to live for, to make the power which we have within us the breath of other men’s joy; to fill the atmosphere which they must stand in with a brightness which they cannot create for themselves.” f ‘@easonina” Iron Cantines.. In the manufacture of the higher types of machinery care is taken to lessen the cooling stress of tron cast: ings by annealing or some other means, in order to make the tron homogeneous and less liable to break- ‘age or distortion, This process ts Imown as “seasoning.” It has been found In the case of ordinary test bars one inch square in section that there was a gain in strength of about 20 per cent, due to the shocks sus- tained during an hour in a tumbling barrel, as compared with companion bare from the same ladle not so treated. ite Sort, “The English are queer people in some ways, aren't they, Mr. Jumble?” “Yes; you see, they have so many insulated prejudices.” BR , cS ee ee é ‘ Z a 4 oe me A! ole be i fF oo eV) 1 ees ee oe — mee ow Ce : a el ue n te ee, Bee: | Oe is les nee 4 u ee. i - ez * vy, Ce Se ae ; Ce sy y hoe 5 a. / OO ® we SS y = Vg om Le ade So UE a — FN ee Se - eae ss Oe La © ; ¥. Cr ee bic Vee c ee ee o. Re y oe 7 Vv eer | Se; PN ‘ 1 oe One ait NN € y \{ (LB) \ y — Mrs. Lincoln | President’s Few : X 7 y¢ Dressed for the | Smiling Moods * ; y Y Y \ wy. First Inaugural % y HIS great man loved three 7 Ceremonies ¢ ‘women at different periods. a ; a The first died. The second $ BRAHAM LINCOLN was a lover, (rejected his proposal. The Jy, g.cseia, Hor sister was the wite of Nini but he was an unusual lover just i i i y. Edwards, one of th st prominent meno! (PB \), as he was unusual in every other Bnet sed: 31% Springfield, ‘Miss Todd. was bright, witty, highl (i yj] way. His first recorded affair ot biographers say he educated, ambitious, and at once became the Qe A the heart, an emotion deeper than belle of Springfield. “Few young women have hai SSL” the calf love of half-grown youth, was a queer more great men suitors for thelr hand than bad GN. came when he was twenty-two Miss Todd within one month of her arrival MEL years old and clerking in a storo lover. ‘Among those who paid ardent attention to het at New Salem, Ill, Ann Rutledge, tavernkeeper's were Stephen A. Douglas, James Shields, whe daughter, was the girl 2 later was senator from three states and whe ‘The second affair came when he was about made a glorious record in three wars; Abrahan ee og, veers Old and clerking in a store at New Salem, Ill, Ann Rutledge, tavernkeeper's daughter, was the girl, ~ ‘The second affair came when he was about twenty-six. It began as a joke, after Lincoln had become a lawyer and was practicing at Spring- field, but it cased him untold worry—because ‘the girl, Mary Owdns, was fat and he didn't ‘Want to marry her. ‘The third affair “took.” ‘That 18, Mary Todd became Abraham Lincoln's wife, when he was thirty-three years old, When he was a youth in the wilds of southern Indiana, Lincoln had his sentimental vaporings, one of which appealed so strongly to his sense of romance that he wanted to write a story ‘about it. ‘This vaporing was the kind most of us have along about the time the down on our upper lip Begins to toughen. It 1s doubtful if Ann Rutledge evar loved Lin- coln. She simply appreciated his sympathy and affection—she had been jilted by James McNeill, who tired of her and went Bast to escape hia obligation. Her fattér, James Rutledge, one of the founders of New Salem, kept a tavern, and there Lincoln went to board when in 1881 he left his home and became clerk in a store there, At breakfast, dinner and supper he sat by the side of the tavernkeeper's daughter. He was twenty-two; she was less than twenty, She was sad of heart and he tried to cheer her. Lincoln's sympathy ripened into deep affection, but the girl was faithful for more than a year to the memory of McNeill \ |_ Even if the girl had been willing, Lincoln was |n no position to marry, He was very poor. He | was one of the first to volunteer in the Black | Hawk war. When the war was ended he re- | turned to New Salem, ran for the legislature | and was defeated. His financial condition was so muddled at this time that he seriously contem- plated becoming « blacksmith in order to make a | living. An opportunity came to him to get an in- terest in a store without putting up any real money. He was a wretched storekeeper and his partner was no better. ‘The business did not flourish, but his courtship did. He and Ann Rut- ledge sat at night on the tavern steps’ or walked along the roads around the little settlement. ‘They were young and youth is the age of glamour. Lincoln was beginning to think of a career as a lawyer. He believed he would be able in a year or two to support a wife. Ann could not forget MeNeill, but the devotfon of Lincoln prevailed and she consented to marry him, The summer of their engagement was the hap- plest, perhaps, in all of Lincoin’s life. Ann Rut- ledgo was beautiful in face and figure and charm- ing in every way. She was not tall and was rather delicate. At times when she would be- come a little weary, Lincoln, whose strength was unusval, delighted in taking her up in his arma and carrying her as if she were a child. With their engagement everything seemed to brighten for Lincoln, He was appointed post- master, he began to make a little money doing survey work, and in the fall he was elected to the legislature. ‘The young couple decided to get married: in the spring. Ann, anxious to complete her educa- tion, decided to go to Jacksonville to attend an academy there during the winter, Meanwhile, Lincoln went to Springfield to attend the session of the legislature, continue his law studies and prepare for his admission to the bar in the spring, He was in Springfleld when he got a messago that nearly broke his heart. Ann Rutledge was dead. At the academy she contracted a fever and died in a few days. Lincoln was predisposed to melancholia, ‘The death of the woman he loved 80 much almost upset his reason. He never fully recovered from his grief, ‘Ann Rutledge had been dead two or three years when Lincoln became engaged again, In Spring- field there lived a Mrs, Able, with whom he was well acquainted, She had a sister, Mary Owens of Kentucky, who visited Springfleld for a short time and to whom Lincoln had been introduced. Mary Owens was bright, clever and buxom, Sho returned.to Kentucky and Lincoln probably forgot her, But one day Mrs, Able informed him that she was going to Kentucky and then, in a spirit of banter, she sald to Lincoln: His Whole Life a Tragedy Lincoln's whole life was fraught) being ever showed the « with tragedy, declares @ blography.| power of prescience, Linc ‘A nature overburdened with melan-/had premonition not only tl choly, a face masked by the tragic| been set aside for a giver muse, @ life never free from the bur-| that it was to end in death. den of‘ poverty, in his birth and early} Plunged into a fratricidal life apparently the sport of the fates, | self a victim, Lincoln was 4t was enough for thir strange man to| peace. I cannot close withe have lived a great life, it but adda to|ing you that upon Pennsy! his grandeur to have him die @ noble | in 1861, before the frat gun death¢ Strangulatus . pro Republica | when viewing the State mili jaight'well he bis requiem, If # finite|risburg, Lincoln said: “It 6! “Til bring Mary back if you'll agree to marry her.” “Marry her? I'd be delighted,” said Lincoln. Mrs. Able went away and a month or so later she was in Springfield again and she had her sister with her. Lincoln went to call. When he saw Mary Owens he gasped. The girl had grown enor- mously. She hac become outrageously fat. “Well. I've brought her back for you to marry according to promise,” said Mrs. Able. She was Joking, but Lincoln wasn't sure wheth- er it was a Jest or whether she was serious and was cloaking her feelings in the light man- ner in which she spoke. He called regularly upon Miss Owens and paid to her all the attention ho thought an engaged ian should. It was not pleasant, however, for’she was enormous in size. To make the situation still more absurd, he was very tall and very thin. The contrast between the two was enough to make any person smile, no matter how gloomy he might be. Lincoin worried greatly over the situation. He felt that he was in honor bound to marry the lady, but he dreaded the taking of such « step. But while Lincoln had due regard for tho sanctity of his promise, implied or otherwise, he tried hard to make Miss Owens understand that he was not a desirable partner for lite. He wrote to her some of the queerest love letters that per- haps any man ever penned. He told her over and over again what a miserable life she would have with him. In one of them he said: “Iam afraid you would not be satisfied, There is a great deal of flourishing about in carriages here in Springfield, which it would be your doom to seq without sharing. You would have to be poor without the means of hiding your poverty. Do you believe you could bear that patiently?” Another time he wrote to her: “I know I should be much happier with you than the way I am, provided I saw no signs of @iscontent in you. What you have said to me may have been in the way of Jest, or I may have misunderstood it. If so, then let it be forgotten; {f otherwise, I wish you would think seriously before you decide, What I have said I would most positively abide by, provided you wish it, My opinion is that you had better not do it, You have not been accustomed to hardship and it may be more serlous than you now imagine, 1 know you are capable of thinking concretely on any subject and if you deliberate maturely upon this before you decide, then I am willing to abide your decision.” Lovers’ Tears and Quarrels. Evidently Miss Owens had some spirit. She sent @ reply to one of his letters that stunned him. She rejected him incontinently, and she piqued his pride in doing it, for she told him that he was “deficient in those links which make up the chain of a woman's happiness.” You would not think of Lincoln as a dancing man, yet he did at times indulge in that pastime. ‘There are some records extant in proof of this, They take the form of cotillion notices printed at the time he was thirty years old and a little before his meeting with Mary Todd. Like Mary Owens, Mary Todd was a Ken- tuckian, and, like Mary Owens, she had a sister LINCOLN’S TRUE KINDLINESS, Mrs. Amanda Kuhn died some months ago tn Philadelphia at the age of eighty-four. During the Civil war her husband was wounded and she went to the hospital at Washington with her only baby to nurse bim, He recovered, but she stayed to nurse others. ‘There Lincoln saw her and was deeply impressed with the woman's devotion to the needs of the injured. Her baby attracted him, ‘and, realizing that the child was a burden and anxiety to the loyal nurse, he arranged for its care In the White House while the mother was busy tm the huspital. That was lke him. It ts merely another story of the many that mark Lincoln as the biggest man the modern world has known, Being ever showed the omnipotent power of presclence, Lincoln surely had premonition not only that he had been set aside for @ given task but that it was to end in death, Plunged into @ fratricidal war, him self a victim, Lincoln was: a man of peace, I cannot close without remind ing you that upon Pennsylvania sol in 1861, before the first gun was fired when viewing the State militia at Har risburg, Lincoln said: “It shall be my OP EAR I TATE Gb Cita ahiisae Rabin anit GG OE W. Edwards, one of the most prominent men of Springfield. Miss Todd was bright, witty, highly educated, ambitious, and at once became the belle of Springfield. Few young women have had more great men suitors for thelr hand than had Miss Todd within one month of her arrival ‘Among those who paid ardent attention to her were Stephen A. Douglas, James Shields, who later was senator from three states and who made a glorious record in three wars; Abraham Lincoln, and a dozen others. The Edwards family protested against Miss Todd's partiality for Lincoln. They thought his family was plobelan; they thought, too, he was too grave a man, But Miss Todd loved Lincoln and they became engaged. ‘They were not altogether happy in thelr en- gagement. Miss Todd was jealous and exacting She loved balls and parties, frivolities of all sorts that are so dear to women, Lincoln did not care much for those things and was shockingly thoughtless and inattentive for an engaged man. When there was some merrymaking, if he didn't want to go, he didn't think she'd care. She, how- ever, thought it a slight, She complained that he neglected her. Then, to make him feel bad about it, she wovld go with Shields or with Douglas, There were tears, reproaches, quar- rel. They would make up and fall out again. ‘All this had a very bad effect upon Lincoln. He became extremely morbid, He began to search his soul to answer the question as to whether or not he would make the woman's life unhappy. ‘They were to have been married on January 1, 1842, Something happened and the wedding did not take place, There was a story, which was credited to W. H. Herndon, that Lincoln failed to appear, but this has been pronounced untrue by those who ought to know. It is more likely that one of their many quarrels led to the break between them. Some of Lincoln's letters written about this time disclose his sufferings. In one of them he says; “Iam now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family there would not be one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall ever be better I cannot tell. I fear I shall not. To remain as 1 am is impossible.” Reconciliation and Marriage, One of his friends in Kentucky invited him there in the hope of cheering him up, He had hard time arousing Lincoln from his melancholia, but he finally suceeded in a manner he never expected, The friend fell in love himself and began to feel qualmish as to whether he would make his beloved happy. He became so miser able over his doubt in this regard that Lincoln tried to cheer him up, and in trying to cheer bis friend, Lincoln cheered up himself, When Lincoln returned to Illinois he was much better. He and Miss Todd met and there was a reconciliation, On November 4, following, Lincoln and Mary Todd were married. While the marriage cere _Mony was being performed one of the greatest storms in the history of Springfleld was raging. “Did you ever write out a story in your mind? Lincoln once asked a friend, “I did when I wa: ‘a young fellow. One day a wagon with a lady and two girls and a man broke down near us, and while they were fixing up they cooked in ou kitchen. The woman had books and read u: stories, and they were the first of the kind I eve had heard. I took a great fancy to one of th girls, and when they were gone I thought of he ‘@ great deal, and one day when I was sitting out in the sun by the house I wrote out a story ir my mind, “I thought I took my father's horse and fol lowed the wagon, and finally 1 found it, ani they were surprised to see me. I talked with th girl and persuaded her to elope with me; and thatenight I put her on the horse and we startet off across the prairie. After several hours we came to a camp, and when we rode up we foun: it was the ons we had left a few houre before and we went in, “The next night we tried again, and the same thing happened—the horse came back to th same place; and then we concluded that we ought not to elope. 1 stayed until I had per suaded her father to give her to me. I alway: meant to write that story out and publish it and I began once, but 1 concluded it was not much of a story. “But 1 think that was the be ginning of love with mo,” ite ie aE eee atk nt es eae endeayor to preserve the peace of this country so far as it can possibly be done consistently with the mainte: nance of of the institutions of this country, With my consent this coun- try shall never witness the shedding of one drop of blood in fraternal strife.” Happiness Within, It ts difficult to make a man mtser- able when he feels he is worthy of himself.—Léncoln. _ > VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, Said Abraham Lincoln fn 1859: “As the Author of man makes every indi- vidual with one head and one pair of hands, it was probably intended that heads and hands should co-operate as friends, and that that particular head should direct and contro! that pair o! hands.” It took over fifty years for the country to grasp the full signifi cance of this pithy saying, In fact, we bare not yet fully grasped {t-—~The Out TREES COMPLETE THE HOME Importance of Proper Shrubbery i Becoming More and More Rascauteids ‘The primary object of settling the state was to make homes, not to make fortunes or increase the taxable wealth of the county or state. One can have a shelter or abode without trees, but no home which will appeal to the wife, and to which the children will look back with fond remem- brances in after years is truly a home without the sense of beauty, repose and protection afforded by trees and shrubbery. ‘The trees and shrubbery should be located on the grounds to give certain effects or make a phrt of a living pie- ture, The fruit orchard can be plant- ed at regular intervals, in order to be conveniently cultivated and to use fully the ground occupied, but the trees in the yard should not be spaced ke orchard trees; they should be grouped, in order to make vistas, Sereen unsightly outbuildings, afford shade where needed, add touches of color to the picture, provide a pleas- ing “sky line,” and to lend variety and interest to the home surroundings, ‘Trees and shrubbery are the setting of the jewel; the quality of the jewel 4s not dependent upon its size, but up- on the spirit, the purity, the harmony which dwells within, Yet no jewet is shown to best advantage without a suitable setting, and no home is fully a home without its setting of trees and shrubs, © SIGNS WOULD AID CAR RIDERS LEA) pic anaes) PUTING} ry | af Cleveland street car officials are considering a plan to put signs on the public square showing the cor- ners at which various car lines pass. The plan is to put sign posts at each corner of the square, hanging from them neat signs giving the list of car lines which pass that corner— Cleveland Press, SEE VALUE OF PLAYGROUNDS No Community Is Now Considered ‘Complete Without Properly Laid- Out Breathing Places. It 1s a fact which ought to be of in- tense interest to the people of this city that during one week the attend- ance of children at the public play- grounds of Charleston reached the un- precedented figure of 10,675. It is es timated that about 2,509 different chile dren visited and made use of the play grounds during this period. That ought to give the people of the community a clearer idea than they have heretofore possessed of the im- mense value of the playground sys- tem and of the effectiveness of the system as it is being applied tm Charleston. Probably a majority of the Charleston readers of this news paper have not been aware all this time of the importance which the fow playgrounds now available have as- sumed as a factor in the life of the children of Charleston, ‘That thesa grounds have been made use of in one week by something like 2,500 different children and that these children have resorted to the playgrounds 80 con- stantly and ‘so regularly that the total attendance during the week has been over 10,500 are facts which furnish convincing proof of the value of these places of outdoor recreation. —Charlew ton News and Courier. Fixing the Responsibility. “My husband tells me that he was ‘out late last night with your hus band.” “That isn't so. I want you to under- stand that my husband was not with your husband." 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Smith announces to the public that her marvelous hair grower and scalp treatment has been tested out thoroughly and proven to be the MOST WONDERFUL TREATMENT FOR THE HAIR She has ever used or seen used. Every ingredient safe and harmless. Patients received from 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Bell phone East 4975. 1100 Highland Ave. THE ANCHOR H. P. 7555 Main. B. P. 4798 East. WEAVER FLORAL CO. All Kinds of Fruit. Cut Flowers and Potted Plants For all Occasions, From the Cradle to the Grave. We Please the People. 1510 E 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. By JOE E. HERRIFORD, P. M. (By Joe E. Herriford, P. M.) The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri has never held a more memorable session than that which was convened in the city of St. Louis, the third Tuesday in August, 1892. The personnel was remarkable in that instead of being a mere representation of the best men of the race was rather a collection of them. When the Grand Master rose to complete the formal opening of the body he saw before him Cooper, Covington, Jones, Chinn, Ousley, Owens, Graham, Colins, Griggs by, Johnson, Rickets, Moore, Damel Perkins, Guy; Carter, Jenkins, Winston, Trent, Duppe, Gordon, Smith, Grisham, Yates, Williams, Cole Parker, Wheeler, Grant, Prentice, Delaney and Page, the latter at that time in the flower of his popularity and usefulness as the head of Lincoln Institute and the others all powerful and useful in other walks of life. Nor was this all. There had come up to this meeting the most prosperous farmers, mechanics and tradesmen, all making up the sum total of Negro progress in Missouri. Visitors were present from four other jurisdictions—Tennessee, Texas, Iowa and Illinois A. B. Only twenty lodges were represented by proxy and of these one-half were safely given into the hands of Pelham, Rickets and Chinn. Brother R. H. Cole of St. Louis delivered an eloquent address of welcome to the assembled guests and was responded to by the Peerless G. N. Grisham of Kansas City. During the morning President Page was heard as was O. M. Wood, Rev. J. L. Gohran, and J. W. Dorsey. Brother Milton F. Fields who was at that time the official head of the Royal Arch Masons and who had done so much to establish that department was voted the privileges of the floor and accorded other honors. The Grand Master's address was a real gem of elegance and lustre. With a view toward Masonic recognition he had corresponded with grand lodges of four foreign countries and several jurisdictions of this country. The American bodies, deep dyed in the stain of race prejudice, not only were obdurate themselves but stood in the way of the foreign bodies who hesitated to aggravate them by manifesting too much interest in the black brethren. The subject of Masonic Temple was not made a part of the address but there was a recommendation to invest fifteen hundred dollars in government bonds, also to institute a system of small loans to lodges attempting to erect halls. The Masonic Relief dues were increased to one dollar and fifty cents per member and the benefits to one hundred dollars. A net balance of over two thousand dollars general fund was held by the treasurer. Brother William H. Jones. Upon the election of officers during the second day the same opposition toward the Grand Master was apparent but he was re-chosen. W. W. Yates received the well deserved honor of being chosen Deputy Grand Master and Charles Griggsby as a recognition of his high conceptions of a real Masonic worker was made Junior Grand Warden. For several years he had been and is 'until this day one of the most devoted craftsmen and the fine Masonic Hall at Liberty is largely the result of his tireless energy and honest administration.' There was also at this time and had been for several years a young Mason by the name of Harry R. Graham. He was the organizer of Graham Lodge. No. 85. of Kansas City, and afterwards being employed as a teacher at Gallatin. Mo., built up Anchor Lodge. No. 133. managed the purchasing of a hall and had established the work of the craft in several other sections of the state. He was very useful at all meetings of the Grand Lodge, being accurate and painstaking in record work, quiet, dignified and unassuming at all times. It was about this time that the bond of fellowship and manly affection became so strong among several of the younger set of the organization that the famous K. Y. Club was formed for the purpose of promoting aggressive service to the Grand Lodge and for practically extolling the virtues of manly devotion. Its principal members were Chinn, Ricketts, Cooper, Herriford, Moore, Winston, Williams, W. H. Jones, Wood and Jenkins. A Masonic Glee Club was organized under the support of this club and the members pledged themselves to forget self and act together for whatever the majority deemed to be favorable to the advancement of Masonry. On the evening of the third day of this session the K. Y. Club made its first record by forcing an all-night session in a successful fight against the extravagant allowances which had been made to certain members of the Grand Lodge who acted in the capacity of minor officials or chairmen of committees. The payroll of the body was completely revised and the sched- ule established which we have at the present time. A. B. Moore, C. G. Williams, J. H. Jenkins and Joe Herriford led the fight and its result had the effect of stopping the practice of the Grand Master in bringing up to the meetings a coterie of his friends at the expense of the jurisdiction by merely appointing them to some sinecure chairmanship or specially created office. NEGROES AT THE THEATRE NEGROES AT THE THEATRE. I wish to state that in my first article on the above subject, I complained only of bad public manners of some persons in the representative audience at the Shuoert theatre which disturbed the comfort of the rest of the audience and invited unfavorable opinion for our race. Neither immoral conduct nor character was the issue. All persons in the controversy admit that my complaint was justifiable. So I regret that Mrs. M, J. Smith took advantage of my article to treat it from a viewpoint that it was not and is not my intention to discuss. It is unfortunate that she uses the term "blackset" to describe a black character, any anyway such strong sweeping accusations prompted by the spirit in which they seem to be made seldom if ever accomplishes any practical good. Mrs. Smith need not be surprised if she gets no direct reply to her article as it would not be common sense to answer it, but I desire that she reread carefully my first article and also my reply to Mrs. Mary Jones and see if she is really justified in accusing me of "throwing stones." However I have decided to gallantly yield the last word to the woman and rest my case to readers who are fair minded and have a correct knowledge of the English language. CARE OF THE BABY. Before the Baby Comes. In this series of articles we have been dealing with the early life of a baby, after birth; we have not considered the equally important care of the baby in the months of his life before birth. The necessity for this care is apparent from the fact that statistics show that many thousands of babies die every year in the early days of life either because they were born prematurely, or because they were born too weak to survive. A very large number of them lose their lives because the mothers did not have proper care before they were born, or at the times of childbirth. Every woman expecting a baby should have such care as will result in the birth of a healthy and happy baby. A prospective mother needs a light, nutritious diet of digestible foods, such as she likes and her appetite demands. Fried and greasy foods, heavy puddings, and all heavy or underdone pass The reliable place to learn the art of Ladies' Tailoring and Fancy Dressmaking Expert Teachers in Attendance. Recognized authority in advanced styles. Coats, suits and fancy dresses made to order. Bring your material and make your own suits and dresses under expert instructors. For further information call on or address MRS. 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She should have at least eight hours of sleep at night and another hour during the day with all the bedroom windows open, if she has no out-of-door sleeping room. She should have systematic exercise in the open air every day, spending the time pleasantly in walking or in taking some form of light exercise, except at the normal time of the mentail period, when it is better to rest. She should be careful not to continue her exercise beyond the point when she becomes tired. She should have a daily tub or sponge bath, having the water neither hot nor very cold, and should rub the skin vigorously afterward. During the last eight weeks of pregnancy she needs special care. The nipples should have attention each day, according to directions given in a publication of the Children's Bureau called "Parental Care," which is sent free upon request to the Chief of the Children's Bureau, U. S. Department of Labor, Washington, D. C. Throughout this stage of pregnancy the mother should as far as possible be spared all forms of heavy and taxing labor, in order that her strength may be built up in anticipation of the coming demand upon it. The baby's proper development also depends largely upon the mother's condition at this time, since the baby gains half his weight in the last eight weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, if he is to be born strong and healthy, it is most important that the mother have plenty of good food, and be spared undue work and worry through this crucial period. To help the mother, to afford her opportunity for rest and to relieve her mind of any burden, may entail both expense and trouble upon the family, but it will be repaid a thousandfold in the health of the mother and baby which will result from the effort, not only for the time being, but forever afterward. The mother of the expected baby LINCOLN HIGH ORCHI RICHARD B. of Chicago, the well known will ap LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 2 In a benefit Entertainment for proceeds to go for the and One Tr ADM CHILDREN—15 CENTS GRAECO THIRD ANNU LYRIC HALL, F LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL on FRIDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 25 at 8 O'CLOCK In a benefit Entertainment for the High School Orchestra. The proceeds to go for the purchase of One Clarinet and One Trap Drum Set. ADMISSION 25 CENTS WANT FOR LINCOLN N KANSAS SEASON ONE FERRIS WHEEL GOOD ATTRACTION FOR COLOR Those wishing concessions w Bell Phone, East 3744. WHY PA WHY PAY RENT? THE HOME OF THE MUSEUM When you can buy this beautiful stricty modern Home just completed for a small payment down and balance like rent. It has six large airy rooms and bath with a full cemented basement, laundry and furnace heat. All street improvements in and paid. Everything new and ready to be occupied, located in a high class Negro neighborhood. PRICE $2,750. Terms to suit. Will be glad to call and show it to any one who is interested in buying a home. We also have some four-room modern cottages that will be completed within a few days. PRICE $1,500. should be under the care of a good doctor as long before the birth as possible, in order that he may watch for and correct any untoward symptoms that may arise. In a city where the mother has not only plenty of private physicians, but hospitals, dispensaries and clinics at her service, it should be possible for her to have the necessary medical attention to keep her well. In rural districts where medical attention is more difficult to secure, owing to the long distance the doctor often has to travel, the mother should endeavor to see him now and then, and should send a sample of the urine to be examined, as often as may be practicable, particularly during the last three months. The pamphlet on Parental Care, already mentioned, gives advice regarding the hygiene of pregnancy, which mothers will find useful. It is exceedingly important that the ailments of pregnancy be dealt with in the beginning before they develop into more serious matters. At the first appearance of swollen hands and feet, of persistent headache, of pain in any part, of hemorrhage, or of spots before the eyes, a good doctor should be called. To live above worry is no little task, especially for persons of a nervous temperament. Nevertheless, it is possible and can be attained through the ever conquering power of the will. Then, too, worry is one of beauty's greatest destroyers; it lines the face with furrows that are difficult to remove and far from pleasing to look upon. Gypsies Unpopular. Some two hundred thousand grypus wander about Hungary and are regarded as a dangerous community. So notorious are their thieving propensities that they are not allowed inside the towns, while the villages tolerate them for only two days. SCHOOL ESTRA BENEFIT B. HARRISON Comic and Dramatic Reader appear at ON on FRIDAY EVENING 5 at 8 O'CLOCK at the High School Orchestra. The purchase of One Clarinet ap Drum Set. MISSION ADULTS—25 CENTS ART CLUB UAL EXHIBIT EB'RY 14th 1916 NTED ELECTRIC PARK CITY, MO. ON 1916 ONE MERRY-GO-ROUND Avoid Worry.