Kansas City Sun

Let's Elect Geo. H. Edwards and the Republican Ticket by 5,000 Majority Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advantage it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 30. Let's Elect C Edwards Answers Jost's Misrep Answers It's Misrepresentations Jost's Misrepresentations M. George H. Edwards in his speeches is pointing out the different attempts of Mayor Jost to deceive the people. The Shannon tool has taken issue with the Republican plan to resubmit the Union station bonds to the people for their definite opinion. Mayor Jost seems to be afraid to trust the people to say what they think about this section of the bond proposal. Mr. Edwards quotes from Jost, who charges the Republican platform was written in bad faith and "that its authors, lawyers, knew that the bonds could not be resubmitted under the law." A copy of an official message the mayor sent the council Sept. 27, 1915, has been produced by Mr. Edwards. The concluding paragraph of the document said: "The citizens' committee and myself propose to the council that if it is unable to agree with these recommendations, the questions of difference touching the Union station roadway and Sixth street traffic way problems be appropriately resubmitted to the people at the next general election in order to ascertain what their wishes and orders in the premises may be." I will see the city in railway fran The Demi their pledge The Demi ice rules to client men, bosses. Republica ways been Present a par and will continue in It's time sas City to The man day is not sighted. A few days, ry if the two years. REASONS-Jost, by "In regard to this matter of bad faith." Mr. Edwards said: "I want to know whether Mayor Jost is talking in bad faith now, or whether he was talking in bad faith when he sent this communication to the council? Is the mayor like the chameleon, changing his color to meet the occasion? "The mayor will find that the people are not so easily deceived. The only reason Jost has flopped on this question of resubmission is because Joe Shannon has given orders for the change." STATEMENTS OF GEORGE H. ED WARDS. The Republican ticket is made up of successful business men whose only political ambition is to give Kansas City an efficient administration. The vital issue in this campaign is the adoption of a simplified form of government. The spectacle we have seen at the city hall for the last four years is convincing proof that there is something wrong with our present form of municipal government. The Republican party submits a plan which we believe will, to a large extent, correct these troubles. This plan can be adopted without any state legislation or any modification of the constitution. We believe that the improvements contemplated by the bond proposals, which were adopted by the people, should be promptly accomplished. It has seemed fair to us to let the people decide the question of whether they want to spend more than the $700,000 bonds on the Union station improvements, or limit the expenditures to that amount. As soon as proceedings pending in the supreme court of the United States affecting the widening of West Sixth street are settled, a definite plan of handling further widening of the street will be taken up. I favor the combining of the county and city officials for the assessing and collecting of taxes. I will insist a compliance by the Terminal Railway Company of every detaial of its franchise. --- The Kansas City Sun I will see to it that the rights of the city in connection with the street railway franchise are protected. The Democrats haven't made good their pledges The Democrats violated civil service rules to gratify a horde of inefficient men, henchmen of the dens and bosses. Republican administrations have always been the least expensive. Present police protection is below par and will continue so if Democrats continue in power. It's time for "Shannonism" in Kansas City to go. The man who sells his vote on elecday is not only a fool but is not far sighted. A dollar or two will do for a few days, but the rabbits should worry if the voter starves for the next two years. REASONS— Jost, by order of Shannon, sacrificed the city's interests, to the payment of political debts. By this action it was made possible for scandals and extravagances with which the public is familiar. REASONS— The Republican party since Abraham Lincoln has always stood by the Negro and always will. The Negro should stand by the good old party in its fight against the grafters who call themselves rabbits. REASONS— The Shannon administration took over $300,000 from the board to public works. The work on the streets was checked, leaving the streets in the worst possible condition. The men who needed the work were thrown out of jobs. The Negroes who do much of this work were the heaviest sufferers. And all because the Shannon rabbits wanted the money put where they could get it. REASONS— The Shannon tool delivered the civil service first to two factions of his party under the notorious "fifty-fifty" agreement, and later to the boss to whom he owed his nomination. In neither case did the Negroes profit by this agreement. And a good many whites failed to get appointments they had earned. Jost robbed the poor man—he raised the minimum tax valuation from $50 to $70. It was a crime against the laboring man, against the poor widow, against the servant girl, against the old and feeble, against those who were least able to stand it. It was typical of the rabbit to jump the weak who couldn't fight back. But they will fight back and the day of the big fight is April 4. In four years the people have been bled by Jost to the tune of $11,000,000. More than was ever taken from them in the same length of time in the city's history. Was that vast sum put into permanent improvements? Was it put into construction work? Into street repair? Or into anything to profit the working man? Jost himself admits that it has not! Why then self admits farther for the cause of unemployment? For poverty, for sickness or in many cases for the causes of actual starvation? The finger points to the representative of the public service corporations the ruler of Kansas City—Joseph B. Shannon! KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1916. COLORED BANDMASTER HIGHLY HONORED IN THE PHILIPPINES MAJOR W. H. LOVING PRESENTED MANY TOKENS AT GREAT FAREWELL. Fourteen Years Leader of Philippine Constabulary Band. In the presence of the largest assemblage ever gathered on the Luneta on an occasion of this nature, Capt. Walter H. Loving, retiring band master of the efamed Constabular band, last evening conducted his last concert, at the conclusion of which he was formally presented with a handsome gold watch, suitably engraved, a platinum chain and a purse of gold, by Judge Gilbert in behalf of the Manila community. Prior to this event he was presented with a beautiful loving cup from the members of the organization of which he has been the head and moving spirit for nearly 15 years, this testimonial of the esteem in which he is held by the members of the band having been displayed on the music stand during the concert. The vast crowd began to assemble long before the hour set for the farewell concert, and by 6 o'clock the Luneta was packed with a multitude of people, the great majority of whom stood in rapt attention until the end. The next to the last number on the program was Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" following which Judit Gilbert mounted the steps of the band stand and made the presentation speech and handed to Major Loving the parting remembrances. Visibly affected, Major Loving responded briefly, expressing his gratitude for the honor conferred upon him and his sincere pleasure and appreciation of the thoughtfulness and kindness of the donors. He expressed his regret in leaving the peoples of the Philippine Islands and his many friends here, and especially the members of the band which he had organized over 14 years ago. He ventured the hope that he might some day return to the islands and see all who had thus demonstrated their friendship on this memorable occasion. At the conclusion of this affecting presentation ceremony, Major Loving took up his baton, the band arose as a body and the sweet strains of "Auld Lang Syne" were played. A moment before the conclusion of this piece Major Loving stepped down and handed his baton to his successor, Lieutenant Navarro, who finished the melody, while the retiring band master turned to the throng and bowed his appreciation of the ovation of cheers which followed. Judge Gilbert said: "Major Loving, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my very great pleasure to have been selected to voice for the community something of its appreciation of you and of your greta musical organization. Your departure at this time is a poignant grief to the community. "As long as life shall endure with any of us, your name will be remembered and your achievements recalled with the keenest pleasure. You have accomplished a wonderful thing. Other men have directed great bands. But as a rule they have been able to select the best trained musicians from which to for them. You, in great measure, have trained the individual musicians who compose your organization. It has been a unique achievement. Your name and your fame are known wherever great music is heard. But more than this, you have wrought this success with a modesty which has been becoming. Again and again you have heard the plaudits of the multitude, and yet you have preserved the unassuming demeanor if the really great man. All of us have seen many a man ruined by applause. Moderate success has frequently been transformed into utter failure, because to use a common phrase, one could not stand success. Not so with you. Through the years you have wrought unceasingly. Every day has brought its task, and to this task you have given your all. "You leave us now, and you leave us all your debtors. We, none of us, can hope to ever pay that debt. The burden of the toil of many a day has been lightened for us all, by the sweet strains of your music. Lives have been elevated, conduct has been rectified, souls have been strengthened, and sleep has been sweetened because you have lived and worked among us. "There can be no better measure of a successful life than the amount of happiness that that life has brought to others. Measured thus, you have achieved a great success. No man in these beautiful islands has done more. Who has done as much? "You are going from us We believe to soon return. We will need you here. These men about you will need you. They know your worth. They know what you have done for them. We, the citizens, will need you. Regardless of race or color; regardless of religious or political views; regardless of station, high or low, we will need you. We are selfish; we want you back. Be assured that if your health permits, we will have you back. You belong to us. Our pride in you will not permit us for long to do without you. "As inadequate as are my words, is any token that the community might bestow, to show to you our af- Buy a chance on the beautiful hand-painted vase now being shown in the People's Drug Store window. Just 10 cents. Falger Cix JEPTHAH'S DAUGHTER. EBEN CHAPEI Presents in Three Acts Jephthah Depicting the Self-Sacrifice and the Spartan H CASE JEPTHAH... Ninth Rule Prophet... Elon, Jewish Prince... Ibzae, Jewish Prince... Eloni, Jewish Soldier... Arnold, a Messenger... Camp Guard No. 1... Camp Guard No. 2. IPHIGENIA... Jephthah's Adah... Daughter of Elon and Naomi... Jewish Maiden and Sarah, Ruth, Anah, Leah... Miss Josephine Baston, Maud Bethel. Angel... Chorus of 75 persons, rep. Maidens, J ORCHI Violin—Maceo T. Williams. Cornet—Trap Dramatic Instructress... General Director... AT CHURCH—1 Friday Evening GENEZI PEL CH In Three Acts the Dramatic Dah AND HIS Dah The Self-Sacrificing Spirit of the Spartan Heroism of Jeph CAST: MR. ARN Ninth Ruler of Israel. Dr. A. nee. nee. nier. nier. Mr. P. MRS. M. Jepthah's Daughter. er of Elon and friend of Iph Mrs. Sh Maiden and Sister of El Leah. Baston, Maud Williams, R. Bethel Moore. Mrs. persons, representing Jew Maidens, Elders, etc. ORCHESTRA: Williams. Piano—M Cornet—Traps—Trombone. Instructress. Mrs. Sa Vector. CHURCH—16TH AND LYR Evening, Ma EBENEZER CHAPEL CHOIR Presents in Three Acts the Dramatic Cantata Jephthah AND HIS Daughter Depicting the Self-Sacrificing Spirit of Iphigenia and the Spartan Heroism of Jephthiah JEPTHAH.....MR. ARTHUR DUNHAM Ninth Ruler of Israel. Adah.....Mrs. Mary Pell' Daughter of Elon and friend of Iphigenia. Naomi.....Mrs. Elizabeth Knox Jewish Maiden and Sister of Eloni. Sarah, Ruth, Anah, Leah.....Maidens of Gilead Miss Josephine Baston, Maud Williams, Elonora Moore, Bethel Moore. Angel.....Mrs. Bertha Edwards Violin—Maceo T. Williams. Piano—Mrs. Belle Douglass Cornet—Traps—Trombone. Dramatic Instructress.....Mrs. Sadie Dimery General Director.....B. J. Knox ADMISSION, 25 CENTS fectionate regard. Yet we want you to carry away some little thing as a memento of this night; not for its intrinsic worth or value, but that you may preserve in the archives of your memory the .act that here your great work was wrought. "In the name of a few of your friends I am permitted to present it to you. May its use be a constant reminder of, the friends you leave behind. May all life's clouds disappear. --- EZER L. CHOIR in the Dramatic Cantata AND IS Daughter nicing Spirit of Iphigenia heroism of Jephthah ST: MR. ARTHUR DUNHAM of Israel. Dr. A. Franklin Radford Mr. Elipah Dimery Mr. Robert Sims Mr. Ernest Finley Mr. Ben Martin Mr. W. W. Watkins Mr. E. G. Griffen MRS. MABEL DIMERY Daughter. Mrs. Mary Pell friend of Iphigenia. Mrs. Elizabeth Knox Sister of Eloni. Maidens of Gilead Williams, Elonora Moore, Moore. Mrs. Bertha Edwards presenting Jewish Soldiers, Elders, etc. ESTRA: Piano—Mrs. Belle Douglass —Trombone. Mrs. Sadie Dimery B. J. Knox STH AND LYDIA g, March 31st May your most heartfelt desires be granted. May you always have a large measure of the happiness you have so freely given others. God speed you." Captain Loving has been granted leave of absence until February 21, and will then be retired with the rank of major. A dinner in his honor was given by the headquarters staff at Sta. Lucia barracks.—Manila (P. I.) Daily Bulletin. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie, with a mustache.] PROF RIEL WILLIAM FOSTER Whose unexpected demise shocked the entire city. Prof. Foster was one of Kansas City's foremost citizens, regarded as the best disciplinarian in the public schools of this city, and was beloved by parents, children and citizens alike. PROF. R. W. FOSTER DEAD. An uninterrupted career of forty years as a teacher in the schools of Kansas City was ended Saturday night by the death of R. W. Foster, principal of the Wendell Phillips school. He lived at 1215 Paseo. Mr. Foster, who was one of the first Negro educators in this section, came here from Columbia, Tenn., in 1875, and taught eight years in the Westport schools. He then became an instructor in the Lincoln High school, and in 1886 became principal of the Douglass school. He held that position twenty-six years, and in 1912 was made principal of Wendell Phillips school. In all the forty years he did not miss a day from his duties until the illness of a week ago that resulted in his death. He was 63 years old and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elvira Foster, two sons, Dallas Foster Automobile instructor in Lincoln high school and Chester Foster, manager of Foster's Pharmacy; and three 'daughters,' Mrs.Daisy Drew, Mrs. Ida Commodore and Mrs. Birdie Harrison of St. Louis. Prof. Foster was a charter member of Graham lodge No. 85, A. F. and A. M. and John Lange lodge No. 66, K of P., past royal grand patron of the Eastern Star, Knight Templar, treasurer of the Masonic Building association, and treasurer of Allen Chapel. That he was held in high esteem was evidenced by the fact that the largest crowd in attendance at a funeral since the death of Bishop Grant crowded in and around Allen Chapel Wednesday morning where the body lay in state from 8 to 10 o'clock. The floral offerings were the most beautiful and profuse without exception ever seen in Kansas City, and the funeral services were of the highest order. Among the distinguished out-of-town Masons who came to attend the funeral were: Past Grand Mass Paseo Y. M. C. A. Members Meet ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING. Paseo Y. M. C. A. Great Success—More Than $1,300 Already Pledged. Friday, March 18, the successful year's work of the Y. M. C. A. was celebrated by the most fruitful and enthusiastic Annual Members' Meeting in the history of the Organization. Nearly 100 men seated themselves at the direction of the toastmaster, H. O. Cook, after the invocation. The joy of the dinner was added to by the music furnished by Messrs. V. D. Harris, H. D. Massey, Urthel Weston, J. M. Smyles and Thomas Johnson. The following telegram from Prof. J. R. E. Lee, who was to have addressed the members meeting, but was called to Washington, D. C., was read: "Washington, D. C., March 17, 1916, R. B. DeFrantz, secretary Paseo Y. M. C. A., K. C., Mo. Greetings to the membership and hearty wishes for better years. (Signed) J. R. E. Lee." The applause of appreciation that greeted the reading of the subscription made by the out-of-town members was spontaneous and loud. Letters of commendation had been received from many business men of the city and friends from without. Three of these from Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary of Washington, D. C., A. A. Hyde, millionaire philanthropist of Wichita, Kans., and the association's great benefactor, Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, Ill., were read by the secretary. Mr. H. J. Harris, who came from Excelsior Springs to be present, stirred the men by his earnest and eloquent plea to them to have faith in God. He said it made his heart thrill and swell with pride We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. 00 Majority ters Chinn of Glasgow and Ricketts of St. Joseph; Prof. W. H. Jones and H. H. Walker of St. Joseph; Mrs. Virgie L. Walden, associate grand matron of Columbia, Mrs. Essex Allen, representing Foster Chapter of St. Joseph. R. A. James of St. Louis, W. W. Fields of Cameron, Wm. Green of Plattsburg; Dr. Wm. F. Botts of Omaha; Geo. Hicks of Lathrop. Telegrams were read from Mr. John Lange and Blind Boone of the Blind Boone Concert company and Prof. C. G. Williams of Booneville. The services held at the church were as follows: Invocation ... Dr. J. C. C. Owens Scripture Reading ... Dr. J. R. Ransom Obituary ... G. N. Grisham Sermon—37th Psalm ... Rev. Wm. H. Thomas Remarks ... Rev. S. W. Bacote Hymn ... Choir Address ... Supervisor Resolutions from the Principals... Joe E. Herriford Remarks ... J. D. Bowser Solo ... Mrs. Sara L. Hammett Remarks ... Dr. J. E. Perry Hymn ... Choir Remarks ... R. T. Coles Resolutions. Remarks. ...Mrs. Virgia L. Walden Associate Grand Matron. LODGE SERVICES John Lange Lodge, No. 66, Knights of Pythias. United Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Far West Commandery, No. 3, Knights Templars. M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri and Jurisdiction—Nelson C. Crews, Grand Master, assisted by Past Grand Masters A. R. Chinn, C. G. Williams, M. O. Rickets, R. T. Coles and Graham Lodge No. 85, A. F. & A. M. Ernie Martin, W. M. A. M., Frank Martin, W. Hymn Choir Interment Highland Cemetery to have the privilege of sitting at a table with so many clean, high-minded men engaged in the Master's work. Mr. Edward Ross, chairman of the Religious Work Committee, in his characteristic, earnest style, told of the various religious activities and the high spiritual tide that was prevailing in the association work. Mr. G. A. Page, chairman of the physical work, gave a brief resume of the attempts in days past by the association to promote the work of his committee and the present fine results MR. HENRY J. HARRIS Of Excelsior Springs, Mo., who gave $100 to the furnishing fund and $25 to the present campaign. through the physical work. He then launched out into a call for service, appealing to the race pride and man- hood of those present to make the (Continued on page four.) PRICE, 5c. Jillette tata ania traaaataias: olin Lie Se | Bell Phone, Grand 21205 Bell Phone 21203. | j | Why Not Make Your Hair Look Its Best | BY USING | | FULBRIGHT’S WONDER? 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W. Harn- den, then president of that body. to appoint a committee of ten “to outline & plan of simplified city government which will conform with the present laws and constitutional provisions ap: plicable to Kansas City.” ‘The chatr than was made member of the com. mittee and appointed these mewbers to prepare the outline: HB, C. Meser. yey, Solon . Gilmore, Harry D. Train, W. H. H, Piatt, C. $. Van Noy, Waiter A. Evans, B. F. Carter, Charles H. Kirshner, Fred W. Coon and Milford W. Rider. ‘This committee worked for more than a month. The following ts the plan outlined. It is not intended to cover all points of a charter, but is intended as a general statement of the main features of a charter which the Republicans promise to submit to the people as soon as a board of free: holders can prepare the details: “We pledge the party and our nomt- nes, if elected, to cause to be pre- pared and submitted to the people a new charter which shall contain sub- stantially the following provisions: “1 As required by the constitution of the state of Missouri, there shall ‘be a mayor and two houses of legis. lation, The two houses shall be known as the common council. “They shall be composed of not more than five members each, the total num. ber to be not more than the neces: sary number of city departments. “Each member shall be the head of ‘one city department and responsible for its mandgement. “The members of one house shall ‘be elected by and from the city at large. “The city shall be divided into as ‘many geographical districts as there ‘are members of the other house, and ‘said members shall be elected one from each district by the people at large. ‘The mayor and common council shall be the only elective officers. “The head of each department of ‘the municipali service shall appoint, |subject to the civil service rules, all subordinates of his department. | “There shall be provisions made for the appointment by the mayor, with: cut confirmation by the legislative bodies, of a city counselor, judges of the municipal courts and a city audit. or, who shall be an expert certified accountant, to examine at reasonable intervals the books and business meth. ods of all departments of the munict pal service, and report thereon to the mayor. “The mayor shall also appoint all | other officers provided for by the char [ter without confirmation by the coun cil. | “2. ‘The mayor and members of the | two legislative houses shall be electe¢ | for a term of four years, but the may | or shall not be eligible to succeed him | selt, | “The right to recall such officer | shall be submitted to the people it jsuch form as to the board of free |holders seems advisable. | “The mayor shall have the power 0 absolute veto on all acts of the legis | lative odies except those relating t¢ their internal affairs. | “3. For the purpose of a more eco nomical administration, the numerous | departments of municipal service nov | existing shall be so reduced and con | solidated as not to exceed the num | ber of the members of the two legis | lative bodies. “In addition to his legislative duties each of said members shall serve as the head of one of such departments thereby eliminating the present nu merous expensive boards and head: of departments, “The mayor and each member of the common council shall be require¢ to spend all their time in the munici pal service, receiving reasonable com pensation therefor, which shall be fixed in the charter. “Meetings of the common council Negro Business and Professional Direc: tory of Greater Kansas City BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. J.B, LAING, 1715 East 18th St. MESDAMES JACKSON & JOHNSON, 18th and Highland Ave. Bell phone B. 4788, MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madame Walker’s Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, Hast 618, COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 1902 12 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—1sth and Woodland. Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4070. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. TAYLOR-HOLMES & CO,, 2409 Vine Street. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE, | THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 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 26663. 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. 0. 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., Kan- sas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. CALDWELL CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home phone East 4009. PHOTOGRAPHERS. C. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell phone East 1643. PRINTERS. C. A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO., Help fur- nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. Home Phone 7555 Main. ABC 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. 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No general franchise shall be valid until ratified by a vote. of the people.” In speaking before the Athenaeum socity, BE. ©, Meservey, formerly city counselor, emphasized among other things, the importance of injecting business methods into the manage- ment of the city's affairs. He explained the “Kansas City Plan” of simplified government which is the most important plank in the Republican platfor, saying in part: “We have combined in this plan the abolishment of ward lines, a may- or and council elected by the whole city, members of the council in ses- sion every day, and actually partict- pating in the departmental work of the city, a fixed responsibility which can not be shirked, necessary safe: guards to protect the city’s credit, a short ballot, and a strict auditing of the account or all departments. The plan can be adopted without any change in the state constitution or by any act of the state legislature. It is admirably adapted to tne needs of the city. Under it a municipal admin- istration becomes at once a compact, practical, efficient business organiza- tion. “In this our municipal crisis,” Mr. Meservey said, “when the city most needs a man possessed of the high- est qualifications, Mr. George H. Ed: wards was persuaded to become our candidate for mayor. He was not a self-seeking candidate, or the candi- date of any group of politicians; he serves no boss, he is owned by no public service corporation. He is the | one man at this time best qualified to lead the city in its efforts to secure a better form of government and to honestly and efficiently handle the city’s business, “Mayor Jost has seemed to be ut: terly oblivious of his duties of mayor ‘Henry L, Jost says he saved you money. “BEFORE YOU BELIVE HIM LOOK AT YOUR TAX RECEIPTS AND COM. PARE THEM WITH THOSE OF RE. PUBLICAN ADMINISTRATIONS. IF YOU ARE A POOR MAN, REMEM. BER JOST RAISED THE MINIMUM ON PERSONAL TAXES FROM §$5¢ | TO $70. “WHY DID JOST RAISE THE MIN. |IMUM TAX VALUATION FROM $8¢ TO $70? || “BECAUSE HE NEEDED MORE || MONEY FOR HIS RABBITS. “BECAUSE THE POOR MAN COULD NOT FIGHT BACK ANC '|PROBABLY WOULD NOT UNDER STAND WHY HE WAS FORCED TO || PAY HIGHER TAXES. “BECAUSE THE RABBITS COULD NOT RAISE THE RICH MAN'S | TAXES WITHOUT CAUSING A STORM OF PROTEST FROM THOSE WHO COULD FIGHT BACK. “Where did the million dollars ad: ditional revenue Jost raised go? “It didn't go into the repair of the ‘streets of the cleaning of the streets. He cut the board of public works dowr over $300,000 in his first three years. The streets need repairing, and labor || needs the work, Of course the Rab- rits don’t care to work on the streets, But they get theirs! HOME COOKING—Meals served at private residence. Bell phone, East 47323. 1805 E. 11th st. Mrs. Drum: ADKINS BROS. & GREEN Undertaking Establishment One of the most successful busi- ness enterprises that has been launched by the members of the race in recent years is the new undertaking and embalming es- tablishment of ADKINS BROS. & GREEN occupying entire building of the Norihwast corner of NINETEENTH AND VINE STS. If you want the latest and best in Undertaking Service, coupled with courteous service and prompt attention, call ADKINS BROS. & GREEN 19th and Vine Streets Both Phones East 4349 ———— Remember, They Are Open Day and Night! S Lady Assistant Their furnish-» _ ings and equip: | ment is of the very latest mod- el and their pop- ularity and uni- form courtesy has made their busi- ness an instantane- ous success. Not only have they beau- tiful caskets, costing from : fifty to two hundred dollars, but theyfurnishthemost ou elegant andsatisfac- y ae R. F. GREEN. ) y ea sess ADKINS NOS. 1 GREEK sr ese ie . 1 iu sare “ 9 Ve = : embalmers of the race. And their work has won much favor- able comment in the many fun- erals they have had in both Kan- sas Cities. .Their policy is not to attempt to force shop worn and inferior goods on their patrons, but to be guided by their patrons’ desires and give them the very best pos- sible service, whether it repre- sents a ten dollar funeral or a two hundred dollar funeral. All fraternal society emblems and mottoes furnished on appli- cation, as well as floral designs and decorations; also the use of their chapel to those desiring such service. ; fv oe BL RB RING, tory casketsfor from twenty-five to forty dollars that can be | found in this city. They furnish either automobile or car- | riage service with their funerals as their patrons may | desire, and they em- ploy nothing but skillful and careful | drivers on either their autos or carri- ages. ets &!They have one of the,, best;, graduate MADAM KATIE MARTIN’S “Sanitary” Hair Preparations “Sanitary” Hair Preparations are just what the name implies. They cleanse and cure the scalp of all diseases, such as Dandruff, Tetter or Eczema, and finally produce a thick growth of hair. A six weeks’ trial treatment Madam Martin Method will convitice any one of the ot value of Madam Martin's Soni- Treating Scalps and Growing | tary Hair Preparations. A six . Hair weeks’ trial treatment consist- . | ing of Sanitary Shampoo, 500; ‘iit, Taught for $25.00 | Sanitary Grower, 500; Sanitary ag Wille ter Seflemation, Glossine, 350; Sanitary Temple Sgt my Grower, 35c, will be sent to any i ie - address in United States, pre- bee 9 2 MME. KATE MARTIN paid, for $1.70. v ea vi Scalp Specialist ROR Auden ee ' 2220 MICHIGAN AVENUE AGENTS WANTED! ee KANSAS CITY, Mo. te | GOOD PROFIT! < BELL PHONE, E. 3936W. Madam Katie Martin has given a careful study to hair and scalp culture and is pre- pared to meet the demands of the people. She manufactures all of her preparations | TESTIMONIALS T have been taking treatment from|ner preparations are wonderful. Be|condition; my hair was about 1% Mme. Martin for about three months,|fore using my hair was very thin onjinches in length, but after three My hair has grownwonderfully—|account of my bad sealp, but now ii owths. treatment, with “Mme, ‘Mar- threo inches. My scalp is perfectly|is thicker than it has been for years| iS sanitary Hair Preparations Sean of ucts ee roperrebestee it has grown several inches| For many years I tried many other efore. Sanitary preparations) ie. Aare preparations; but found no hat haye given mo perfect satlataction.|*Ine¢ March Ist, 1815. oe en scip and Brow may Pe eres atti, abet S.C. ceureres, | unid heel ay Sealy oad Sor MRS, KATIE BROOKS, | atta Co | Breimrations. 1 higy recommend Kansas City, Mo, — ais | Madam Martin's “Sanitary Hair| Any information desired consult, I began to use Madam Martin's|Preparations” have produced results| Ses Ana visto “Sanitary Hair Preparations” March|that no other preparations haye| 2223 Woodland Ayve., Ast, 1915. I can positively say that|done. My scalp was in a very bad| Kansas City, Mo. When writing to Madam Martin Manufacturing Co. enclose two-cent stamp for postage if answer is desired. sre EA THIEL MBPT UUM 3 "Tey SOE Re Ee Serre ares om 7 EP Be OE RTP CUT TD cee iis mo j H Sage eam Be Vg ny a me i v eI eee ay a eae | i | a4 bch ae Se | I — ws Me ee | A ee len ip Rie So | ae Pee a ee Ai aan en em eS pe 4 | ee Ee a NEGRO INVENTS WONDERFUL MACHINE. W. L, Majors, the president and founder of Majors Oxford College of Hair Culture of St. Louis, Mo., inventor of the Violet Ray Machine and three other inventions, is now placing before the public one of his latest machines. This invention, which is shown above, is a Hot and Cold Air Machine with an alr suction which Increases the Oxygen that purifies the ecalp and hair, stimulates the frowth and prevents both operator and customer from in fectious diseases, One of these machines is to be placed in the branch office at 49 W. 12ist street, New York City, which Is under the supervision of Mme. Rena Field-Voting, and will be a part of her New Coffiuer Parlors that are to be established this season. The machine above was exhibited at the Emancipation Exposition in Chicago during August and September, and was viewed by thousands of persons and received the credit of belng an advance idea in the Hair business, Without doubt it received the highest award of any exhibit at this Exposition. This invention has been viewed by some of the leading physicians of the country and by epecial request was placed on exhibition before the Na- tional Aseoclation of Colored Physicians. Majors Oxford College is using the latest ideas and scientific discoveries and is the only school of its kind manufacturing seventeen different preparations with its own boxes. Thousands of dollars have been expended in establishing the Majors Oxford System. FLOURNOY’S Medicated Healer ee, ee, ee ee ee ee en ae ee ee ee, Palace of Fashi Parl lace of Fashion and Beauty Parlor MRS. BIRDIE JACKSON | MAR IECIE JOHNOON | HAIR DRESSER AND BEAUTY DESIGNER AND DRESSMAKER SPECIALIST Scalp Treatment a Specialt Ca eece calp Treatment a Specialty | Latest and Most Approved Methods We Alter and Repair Clothing | er | Manicuring and Massaging Northwest corner 18th St.2and Highland Ave. BELL PHONE—EAST 4788 : EPLAL EASE SE LASA SALAS ALA SABE SE SA SALA SE SES ete ee Hog Cholera, Chicken Cholera, Worms, Gapes, Etc. Made and Sold only by E. Flournoy 723 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. DOSE Mon trcintens taeda ee FOR CHICKENS: Put one piat in one-half gal fon of water, oe Re ee a oy me i ge ES 2 Ae rt he Ya Sa a ees ane oe “iy Expert Dental Specialist OF KANSAS CITY Our work has stood the test. We have been doing high class guaranteed Den- tal Work for the past 29 years. We have thousands of satisfied patients. REMEMBER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS Reni work kept In repair free of charge. Oa | SAVE MONEY 4, 2X4MNATON ME GET THE BEST ‘The doctor who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had moro experience ane lne than any other dentist in the city, so you get the most expert serv- BRIDGE WORK Spaces where from one to ten teeth have been lost we replace with bridge work. It i r looks the same as natural teeta, lasts a life \ time and requires no plate, Broken down teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness with crowns of porcelain and gold. GOLD CROWNS, §3, $4 AND $5 WHITE CROWNS, $3, % AND $5 SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP NEW YORK DENTAL Co. 1017-19 Walnut Street | Over Jaccard’s Jewelry Story, 1 door north Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. H. P. 7555 Main. BP, 4798 East. WEAVER FLORAL CO. Cut Flowers and Potted Plants 1510 B, rope gpa Mo. Fifty Years of Masonry By JOR E. HERRIFORD, P. M. Chapter 25. It was a delightful trip down the heavily laden orchard fields of the Ozarks to the beautiful city of Spring. field where we held the thirty-second annual communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. The hills were stamped with multi-hues of de- clining summer, the fresh, silvery streams seemed to fairly melt away into the hazy valleys and even the skies looked bluer and deeper. Forty-nine lodges could not be rep resented by their masters, partly on account of the unusual distance and partly due to the continued money scarcity; but those who were able to Fy 72 rye make the trip spent a happy as well as a profitable week. The Springfield brethren are always good entertainers and with Brothers James Andrews and William Smith at the lead all ar- rangements were delightfully carried out. The mayor of the city delivered @ welcome address and the sessions were held in the auditorium of Drury college, both being an expression of the hirh esteem in which the local members of the fraternity were held A glance at the roster of grand offi. cers present recalls the name of Bro. S. W. Vaughn, familiarly called Uncle ‘Sonny, who for many years had been one of the most conspicuous and foyal members of the organization. He hailed from the little village of Wes- ‘ton, way up on the Missouri river and he was the Gibraltar of Masonry in that section. His natural power of leadership was little short of remark- ‘able and the honesty as well as the ‘common sense which he put into all his work made him the idol of all who were fortunate enough to know him well. To claim Uncle Sonny on one’s [list of friends was easy if the claim jane was straight, but difficult. other- wise, | Then there was Brother Rueben Barbour, also a veteran of the body | and who is still with us with the same high, christian ideals.and honest de- votion. His influence has been equal- ly felt and acknowledged in the north ‘central sections of the state, and he ‘is, on account of his untarnished char. acter, beloved by all the brethren, The Masonic Glee club with George W. Diggs, manager; Prof. N. Clark Smith, pianist; Joe E.'Herriford, so- prano; G. W. C. Bryant, alto; Prof. E. W. Perkins, bass, and Dr. M. O. Ricketts, tenor, was a big feature at this session and made a big hit at all the public affairs. Perkins, Rick: etts and Herriford are still with the Grand Lodge but they have quit sing- ing—for good and sufficient reasons. The brethren learned with sadness that A. B. Moore who for so many years had been a commanding figure in the organization, was unable on ac- count of serious illness, to be present at this meeting. He never met the Grand Lodge again, being called be- fore the passing of another year to meet the G. A. O. T. U. One of the recurring topies in the annual address of the Grand Master occurred regularly under the caption “Lodge Dues” and was the usual statement, in brief, that brethren would not render to their lodges the proper financial support. It was again Pointed out that not even the more prosperous members ‘ae pay their dues, Some thought that they were too good to pay dues; others thought the dues too good to pay. All of these were fimely denounced but apparently little disturbed. Their complaisance was upon the same order as that of Brother Albert Walker who so pug- naciously held on to the discredited factor of the Order of Eastern Star, heeding neither the wishes of his own followers or the edicts of the Grand Lodge until Graham lodge No. 85, to which he belonged, was ordered to try him for unmasonic conduct. Then he was stilled. If the Grand Master had applied the same medicine to those brethren whom he denounced each year for re- fusing to pay thelr dues he would have saved himself and his successors much annoyance. By his policy of denunciation and toleration he not only failed in his own right but through his long tenure of the office of Grand Master established a sort of precedent of delinquency which other Grand Masters could scarcely ignore. Special worry was indulged in at this’ session because the white mem- bers of the craft continued to refuse the hand of fellowship to the colored members, just as if it really made any difference, and which agitation made the white members all the more ob- durate, seeking refuge in thelr cover- ail deat. of dlsinctinatia ‘for social equality’ ‘That agitation has long since ceased and the Grand Lodge has found ore important thing to worry about. ‘Brother Thomas @. MeCampbell was publicly Septal cor Mee Gents ‘the blow to or “Mat. thewslon tn M on and well deserved the praise, he he been @ of the most industrious Sa me nee oie Baas for ree Masonry, His eon ite Hehe arcades: dtacca) Wate . You Should Use TESTIMONIAL ’ Madam P. M. Dabney’s cae! “With the use of Madam P. M. XXTH CENTURY Dabney’s XXth Century Hair Prep- arations my hair has grown four HAIR PREPARATIONS inches in six months, I would not be without them.” Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave. Kansas City, Mo. And Have Good Hair Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century Hair Grower] XXth Century Pressing Oil] XXth Century Shampoo soe Madam P. M. Dabney’s XXth ee aaa Madam. M, Daboey’s XXth Century Pressing Ol is an | Madam P.M. Dabney's XXth Seay eiiieaiccwiht oe ideal hair dressing, having Century Shampoo} the bass racens 8 near) sear of Deopmdisd whioh ‘peotece the cleaner for the washing of the bresking ef hain removes J Ralrfrom wind, weatherand | Sona Sat Ingonte_ or SAS one ee ou. | eons) improves the qualiey | bet ineredionts Rarafil to hale grow. For woman man | ot ee cig itvoueimone, | eslth and vigor. For wom- = For woman, man or child, ery nsn Cr Eye PRICE 50c. PER JAR PRICE S0c. PER BOX PRICE S0c. PER BOTTLE Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M. Dabney’s Mme. P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century Hair Grower] XXth Century Pressing Oil] XXth Century Shampoo . > TESTIMONIAL Six Weeks’ Treatment $1.25 a One jar Madam P, M. Dabney’s : ; aaa XXth Century Hair Grower “This is to cer: e writer One box Madam P. M. Dabney’'s ne Bee TORY ere XXth Century Pressing Oil | <eRiy bala: keviig ealbly’ seinedian And one bottle Madam P. M. but of no avail. About six months DORRNY Rs ene Sal vit aad 1 basen th, ued. Mi PM XXth Century Shampoo. . Dabney’s XXth Century Hair Grow. | Make @ course of treatment for the hair and scalp which will last six weeks. Send us an order today er, the results up to date are pleas- | enclosing P, O. money order for $1.25 and receive them ing. Dandruff removed, itching | by parcel post prepaid, or write for literature and infors ‘stopped, good growth of hair start- | mation to 0, . The remedy 14.0. K.. Yours'for Madam P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century succes, Rev. L. W, Harris, Mod. Mt, A EP. Se ie oa HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. Mor 1806 EB. 24th St. Kansas City, | ie: | gig Sie ey fhe BP ye IM nae SRA BS ad oe Ae ea De co of hard, enthusiastic work and he has been most modest in his claims for the honors that others have enjoyed less deserving. SMITH’S HAIR GROWER. Madame C. A. Smith announces to the public that her marvelous hair Grower and scalp treatment has been tested out thoroughly and proven to be the MOST WONDERFUL. TREATMENT. FOR THE HAIR She has ever used or seen used. Every ingredient safe and harmless. Patients received from 8:30 a. m. to 6 p.m. Bell phone East 4975. 1100 Highiand Ave. DR. A. D. BRADBURY. Physician and Surgeon. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies’ and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions ; ie Bk ie hees pe bi ce le e HARDWARE. DEPARTMENT Enamelware, Pocket Knives, Fire Shovels, Iron Handles, Padlocks, Coal Hods, Stove Pipe, Elbows, Nails, Curtain Rods. Hinges and Hasps, Bolts, Screws, etc., Window Shades, Fixtures, Moulding, Hooks, Brass Cup Hooks, Mouse and Rat Traps. BARGAINS SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT . AND HAIR GOODS. Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Ou Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL. Taylor Holmes & Co. Mrs, Annie Holmes, Mngr. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. Q ee a ® ae © 0.9. by WE ARE INTERESTED IN BEAUTY EVERYWHERE. MAJORS OXFORD COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE. These are a few of the many hundreds that are graduates and holding diplomas and are making a success by the use of the MAJORS OXFORD SYSTEM of treating the scalp, hair and complexion. The only school of its kind which manufactures seventeen preparations and makes its own boxes. This school was awarded the highest honors at the Emancipation Exposition at Chicago in September. A DIPLOMA is awarded all graduates.| Write in for history of the College and other literature. School owned by one of our race. Majors Oxford Hair Grower, 50c per box. Minthol Mint Bleach, 25c. MAJORS OXFORD COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE. 4246 W. Belle Place. St. Louls, Mo. KELLEY'S) FLOUR: BESTS lets HIGH PATENT Ming ce i ey ic Se el eT i coat “ aia, y a Pape ne ee Tiree 08 SS LYRIC HALL FOR RENT For All Entertainments —See— ©. H. HARRIS, Mgr. 1781 Lydia Ave, Hours: 7 to 9 a. m., 12 to 1 Pp. m. Hall phones, Home Main 2783, Bell Grand 3352. Residence 2624 Euclid Ave. Res. Phone, Bell East 3429W. RATES REASONABLE. THE KANSAS CITY SUN All communications should be addressed to the Kansas City Sun. 1803 East 18th Street Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, under the act of March 8, 1879. Nelson C. Craws.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flaora, St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlton Centennial M. E. Church 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Kansas. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Trev. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Wakefield. Blue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue. St. Jean's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Bellevue. View. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Wood- land St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia's Vine St. Baptist Church, 139 Vine St. Wine Chapel A. M. E. Church, 15th and Troost. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Elmhurst. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Akew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4059 Mill St. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 9th and Neb. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Shiloh. Eligible St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethlehem A. M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Rasasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salt Lake Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wiley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. St. Paul A. M. E., 218 Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethal A. M. E. Church, Roseliae Kan Bethal A. M. E. Church, Roseliae Kan intia. A. M. E. Church, Stanford and A. M. E. Church, Stanford and Ebeneser A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tramont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, avenue and Tangent street, Rosendale EDITORIALS. The doctrine of the Sun Boosters is that every Negro should support the race organ by subscribing and paying for it. Mr. Edwards has Negroes in his employ and has had for thirty years in Kansas City, and they are holding responsible positions. A rotten system in city management keeps many good business firms away, and without good business the poor man can not hope for steady employment. The Masonic lodges of the city have been most generous in their donations toward the latest financial campaign of the Associated Charities, thus again exemplifying their professions of charity. When the present canvass of the Y. M. C. A. for more funds is carried to a successful issue, that organization should take a day off and give the young women a chance to get at what little is left. The greatest good to the number has always been the Republican motto. Down at the city hall is just the opposite, because the fewer they can serve down there the more "pie" there is left the rabbits. George H. Edwards is an honest man. He is of the Henry M. Beardsley type of our citizens. He is the friend of the Negro not because he is running for office. (Jost probably will be our friend until April 4, but then a great change will come.) "I have found in my own business the colored man is as worthy of trust as any white man. I have never had cause to regret the great trust I have always placed in the Negro," Mr. Edwards said. That the Negroes return this trust to this good man will be shown April 4. In the death of Prof. R. W. Foster Kansas City and the state loses one of its most capable and valuable citizens and educators. Prof. Foster lived the same life that he taught—the life of a Christian gentleman with high ideals and noble purposes. In his interpretations of life he was simple and puritanic, disdaining anything below the level of strict manhood. He was brave, positive, safe and absolutely dependable in all the relations of his life, and he always stood by his convictions, regardless of their popularity or unpopularity. Scarcely a public movement for the good or the race has been launched in this city during the last thirty years that has lacked his most enthusiastic support and his favor has been sought because of his rare discernment and fine judgment. In these respects and many others he has left an imperishable imprint upon the community life of our people in the city and as an educator he has pioneered as well as developed his share in the present excellent work of our schools. EVER CORNER —That it doesn't always pay to say what's on your mind. —That many a home has been wrecked by a "bosom" friend. —That every girl who looks like a peach may not be a peach. She may be a lemon. —That a preacher with a whisky breath is a darn poor disciple for Jesus Christ. —That whatever buffet flats you frequent somebody knows it if it's only the landlady, and she'll talk sometimes. —That a young lady who received a cake of Cashmere bouquet soap, a wash rag and a box of talcum thru the mail is awfully angry. Why? —That the beautiful hand painted case in the window at the People's drug store will be given away April 5 at Lyric hall by the Phyllis Wheatley Art club. —That a wise guy answered an advertisement in a Chicago paper which said: "Send us 25 cents and we will send you an infallible cigar lighter." He sent, and in return received a box of safety matches. Wise, wasn't he? —That only recentl ya white mail carrier was named as co-respondent in a Negro divorce case and now a measly insurance collector is being threatened with the same notoriously. What poor taste some Negro women have. NEW MASONIC LODGE What promises to be one of the best Masonic lodges in the Missouri jurisdiction was organized at Maryville, Mo., last Thursday night by Grand Master Nelson C. Crews, as assisted by Special Deputy M. O. Rickett of St. Joseph and A. D. Butler Prof. F. L. McGee, Moses Lawrie, Jas Green, Speck Green and Chas. Phelps of St. Joseph; W. W. Fields, relief secretary at Cameron, and George W K. Love, Grand Secretary; E. G. Lacey, T. G. McCampbell, Richard Full bright of Kansas City. The delegation was met at the station by a number of motor cars and escorted to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smart, where dinner was served. Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley Royal Grand Matron of St. Louis, and Mrs. Kate Wilson, special deputy of Omaha, had also arrived in the city for the purpose of organizing a new chapter and from 3 to 6 an elegant reception was tendered the visitors at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Smart, which was attended by the representative people of the city. Mrs. Allen and Miss Allen presided at the piano during the afternoon, and Mrs. Wilson and Malcom at the punch bowl, while Mrs. Palmer and Cookey and other ladies served the cream and cake. In the evening a public meeting was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church where addresses were delivered by Dr. Rickett, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. Wilson, T. G. McCampbell and Geo. W. K. Love, after which all the men retired to the hall where they finished raising candidates at 6:30 the next morning. During the evening an elegant and bountiful lunch was served by the newly made candidates, and the visitors departed the next morning declaring it to be one of the most enjoyable Masonic occasions they had ever experienced. The Grand Master remained over on Friday to assist the Royal Grand Matron in setting up a new chapter, which was organized with 27 members, two more than there was in the lodge. Grand Matron summoned Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, Mrs. Nellie Walker and Mrs. Rosa Whitney from, St. Joseph to assist in conferring the chapter degrees, and a most delightful evening was spent by all present. The chapter was named Victoria Clay Haley chapter and the lodge was named Cyrene lodge. These are the first fraternal organizations ever established in Maryville, which is one of the most beautiful towns in North Missouri. The charter officers of the lodge were: Frank Smart, W. M.; A. M. Holmes, S. W.; James Palmer, J. W.; Wm. L. Vance, secretary; Thomas Jackson, treasurer. The officers of the chapter were: Mrs. F. Smart, R. M.; Alfred Allen, R. P.; Mrs. J. Cookey, secretary; Mrs. James Palmer, treasurer. CHARLES O. LaRUE. The Republican Nominee for member of the Upper House is president of the LaRue Printing Co., 810 Baltimore avenue. He has been in business in Kansas City 25 years. He was born in Harrisburg, Pa., in 1874, and was educated at a country school, and during the first few years he was in Kansas City, he attended the night school at the Kansas City Business college. He es- FRED W. COON. Nominee for Judge of the Municipal Court of the North Side, was born in Mercer county, Mo., April 13, 1873. He was graduated at the Alivon College at Trenton, Mo. Has been a practicing attorney since 1898. Before coming to Kansas City he served two terms as Judge of the Probate Court of Mercer county, and was Assistant City Attorney for two years, 1906-1908, of Kansas City. He is of German-American ancestry. His family consists of a wife and one child. ALBERT I. BEACH Nominees for Member Upper House, was born in Olathe, Kas., July 30, 1883. Graduated from Olathe High School and Kansas University and took degree in law in Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. Elected on Republican ticket as member of the Lower House of the Common Council from the old Fifth Ward, 1910, and re-elected in 1912. Came to Kansas City from St. Louis in 1907, and associated with the law firm of Ward, Hadley and Neel for two years. Now located with offices at 1206-7 Commerce Building. A director and one of the organizers of the Business Men's Accident Association, an accident and health insurance company which has made the most remarkable growth of any company of its kind in the United States. Also director in the Kansas City Protective Association, an accident and health Company. Member of the Bar Association, City Club, and Mission Hills Club. EDGAR B HARRINGTON Republican nominee for Member of the Upper House, is superintendent of the Missouri Valley Press. He was born in Ohio, March 1, 1963, and has lived in Kansas City 26 years. His family consists of his wife and two children. He was educated in the common schools of Kansas, and studied commercial law and accounting in the Commercial College at Abilene, Kas. He served three years as Deputy Circuit Clerk, and two years as Secretary of the Board of Fire and Water Commissioners of Kansas City. He is a member of the Masons and of the Typographical Union. The latter organization he has served as Secretary and as Delegate to two Councils. LINVILLE L. ADAMS. Nominee for the Upper House. Superintendent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for Kansas City and surrounding territory. He was born in Christian county, Mo., June 17, 1879. He grew up in Christian county and during the war with Spain served a year and a half in the Twentieth Regiment, U. S. Regulars. Saw military service in Cuba. Participated in the battle of El Caney with Roosevelt's Rough Riders. After the close of the Spanish war he came to Kansas City and became an agent for the Metropolitan Life, and by a series of promotions has come to have complete charge of the district. His family consists of a wife and three children. He is a Mason, member of the City Club, of The Commercial Club, Y. M. C. A., Baptist Church, a member of the Executive Committee of the Life Underwriter's Association, vice president of the Anti-Tubercular Society. JAMES H. FRAME The Republican nominee for Member of the Upper House, was born in Scotland, January 17, 1856. He is president and owner of the J. H. Frame Printing Co., which business he has conducted for forty years. His family consists of his wife and two daughters. Mr. Frame was a member of the Upper House of the Common Council for four years, 1910 until 1914, during which time he made an enviable record for looking after the interests of the city. He served as an alderman in Cameron, Mo., for the four years prior to 1888. Mr. Frame is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter, Council, Commandery, Shrine, and is also a 32d degree* Scottish Rite Mason. Member of the Graphic Arts, Knife & Fork Club and the City Club. He is past Presiding Officer of all Masonic bodies, and he is past president and treasurer of the National Typothetae. EMIL DORN. Republican nominee for Member of the Upper House, was born in 1887 and has lived in Kansas City for more than seventeen years. As a business man he has been quite successful, being now president of the Dorn-Cloney Laundry Company, which owns not only the Spetch Laundry of this city, but many other laundry companies in different parts of the state. The Speth Laundry of this city is one of the very few companies employing colored women at their boards. Mr. Dorn is a life member of the Shriners, and holds membership in the Elke, Triangle and Commercial Clubs. He has never held an elective office. His home is at 3117 Penn street. COLORED PEOPLE'S PROGRESS A new race history soon to be placed on the market at $1.50. The publishers Austin-Jenkins Co., Washington D. C., Warder building, are now placing agents. Anyone wanting to secure the agency may get a fine prospectus FREE for 15 cents in postage. tablished the LaRue Printing company twenty years ago. His family consists of his wife and two children, and his home is at 2129 Victor street. He is a member of the Knife and Fork club, Railroad club, City club, Traveller's Protective association, Credit Men's association, Elks club, Automobile club of Kansas City, Kansas City Anglers club, United Commercial Travelers, Graphic Arts, Commercial club, Y. M. C. A. He is at present vice president of the T. P. A. JOHN H. SPEAS Republican nominee for Member of the Upper House of the Common Council, was born in Cass county, Mo., 47 years ago. His family consists of his wife and one son. Mr. Speas is president of the Speas-Godsoe Grocery Company, 3900 Troost avenue. He has lived in Kansas City since 1889. He has a good business education, and is a self-made man. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen. He never has run for public office. A vote for George H. Edwards for mayor is a vote for cleaner streets, better city government, better equalization of the burden of taxes. The election of Edwards means that city improvements will go forward. But to make the result complete vote the Republican ticket straight. "Did you ever notice that it is when the city is doing things that private enterprise makes most progress? The Republican party is constructive. The Jost administration has done practically nothing. It is time for a change." PETER H. FRANK SEELEY. Republican nominee for alderman from the Eighth ward, is in the real estate business with offices at 308 Commerce building. He was born in Andrew county, Mo., Sept. 30, 1869. Mr. Seeley received his education in the public schools of Savannah, Mo. He is married and lives at 1223 Eight Tenth street. JOSEPH E. KEIRNAN Nominee for Judge of the Municipal Court of the South Side. He was born in Haunton, Mass., July 18, 1883. His family are of Irish extraction, and he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a graduate of the Michigan University Law School, and practiced law in Kansas City since 1909. His family consists of a wife and two children. 716 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Office Hours—10-12 a. m.; 3-5; 7-8 p. m. Office phone, Bell Grand 2553W. Residence phone, Bell East 3398. A HANDSOME AUTOMOBILE The New, 1916 7-Passenger BROWN CLIPPER Is here. The car of class, driven by owner. W. H. HUBBELL. Both phones—Home East 4159. Bell East 2013. WANTED AT ONCE! 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Bailer followed with a story of a man who, although without work for weeks and had a sick wife, had decided to sacrifice $5.00 to keep this work for the men and boys of the community going forward and upward. The secretary read the telegraphic pledges from Messrs. A. Frank Neal, of Salt Lake City and Chas. Heath, of Chicago, and also told of the sacrificial manner in which Mr. Sandy Draper and others were giving, especially calling attention to the liberal manner in which the young men of the association still in their "twenties" and younger, gave of their means to make the organization more complete and efficient, thus refuting the argument that the young men were not doing their share toward the perpetuation of the work. After a prayer by President H. T. Kealing of Western University, a scene was enacted, only equalled once before in the history of the association and that at the time of the building campaign. It was at this point that the men were given an opportunity to subscribe. When the pledges were counted, together with those previously made, they aggregated $1,167-50. As only a portion of the membership had had the opportunity to subscribe, the committee of managers decided to ask for $1,500 instead of $1,200, that other improvements needed might be obtained. To date over $1,300 has been obtained. A large number of men are yet to be heard from. The following is the list of subscriptions to date: A. Frank Neal. $6 Sandy Draper. 5 J. Coody Johnson. 5 Charles Heath. 5 R. B. DeFrantz. 2 L. C. Smith. 2 Richard Allen. 2 H. O. Cook. 2 W. G. Mosely. 2 G. A. Page. 2 J. M. Marquess. 2 Rev. J. C. C. Owens. 2 H. J. Harris. 2 A. J. Starnes. 2 F. A. Harris. 2 G. N. Gusham. 2 Dr. T. A. Jones. 2 Edward Ross. 15 H. Murphy. 15 Dr. J. F. Shannon. 15 Mrs. A. Wheeler. 15 P. A. Joyner. 15 J. W. H. Phillips. 15 Wm. Akins. 15 Thos. Sanders. 15 R. C. Holland. 15 N. G. Walker. 15 Fred W. Dabney. 15 D. W. Pazar. 15 Price S. Thomas. 15 Scott Watson. 15 Dr. L. E. Bailer. 10 A. H. Hamilton. 10 H. B. Holman. 10 Lloyd Payne. 10 W. C. Hueston. 10 T. F. McKinstry. 10 W. M. Bradshaw. 10 Frank Meyers. 10 Amos Smith. 10 C. J. West. 10 Dr. J. E. Perry. 10 J. E. Herriford. 10 Thomas Welch. 10 Fred Fitchue. 10 J. D. Bowser. 10 J. Milton Smyles. 10 D. G. Emery. 10 Perry Beasley. 10 R. M. Wisdom. 10 Irving Hawkins. 10 Dr. H. T. Kealing. 10 Thomas A. Lothen. 10 Rev. John B. Isaacs. 10 Arthur G. Nelson. 10 W. W. Holder. 10 J. R. E. Lee. 10 L. W. Spencer. 10 J. L. Matson. 10 J. P. King. 10 J. J. Allen. 10 A. T. Moore. 10 T. H. Cox. 10 L. C. Stewart. 10 J. S. Ford. 10 F. J. Weaver. 10 C. J. Williams. 10 H. R. Richardson. 10 R. H. Hill. 10 Dr. E. J. McCampbell. 10 A. W. Hardy. 10 Bryce Other subscriptions will be given next week. Already the men are beginning to pay their pledges. The members met Saturday evening to lay plans for the first spring membership campaign. Rev. W. W. Matthews of the A. M. E. Zion church, who was to have addressed the men's meeting on last Sunday, will make his talk Sunday, March 25, 3:30 p. m. Rev. Matthews is known as one of the most eloquent and forceful orators of the Zion connection. All men are invited to be present. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The Negro Business league will open their campaign in Kansas City, Kas., Sunday, night, March 26, at the Metropolitan Baptist church, 9th and Washington. We would like to have 100 business men and women join us Sunday night, and especially the business men and women of Kansas City, Kas. Prominent business men and women will make short addresses. If you are not a member of the Negro Business league, join now. 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 Masonite Relief, Cameron, Mo. 'P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Royal Arch Masons: Grand High Priest—Geo. Bloomfield, St. Louis. Deputy Grand High Priest—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand King—A. L. Thomas, Jefferson City. Grand Scribe—J. P. Moffett, Sedalia. Grand Treasurer—Chas. Griggsby, Liberty. Grand Secretary—E. S. Baker, Kansas City. Grand Lecturer—W. H. McAdams, Springfield. Right Eminent Grand Commander—Willis G. Moseley, Kansas City Deputy R. E. . C—Peter Kincade, Kansas City. Grand Inspector—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand Captain General—James W. Beard, St. Louis. Grand Senior Warden—Geo A. Johnson, Kansas City. Grand Generalisissimo—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. Moseley, Chairman, E. S. Baker, Secretary, R. W. Foster, Treasurer. W. C. Mallory, Sandy Meyers, Wm. Washington, L. P. Porteet, T. W. H. Williams, R. T. Coles, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, Geo. Johnson, Robt. Wiley. R. Y. Adkins Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. & A. M., Lincoln Lodge, Neh. meets the old adam Tuesday in the month. All Mormon Sunday good 'standing are welcome. John C. Galbraith, M. W.; M. Will, M. Wosely, Sec'y, 1335 Rose St. ```markdown ``` The following are some forceful and helpful scripture lessons which I would be pleased to have my many friends read while thinking of me. Psalms 37: 1-2-9-17-24-37.—Rev. Sister Pearl. Did you give her a lift? She is a sister of man and bearing about all the burden she can. 'Did you give her a smile? She was downcast and blue, and a smile would have helped her to battle it through. Did you give her your hand? She was slipping down hill and the world so fancied was using her ill. Did you give her a word? Did you show her the road? Or did you just let her go on with her load? Do you know what it means to be losing the fight, when a lift in time might set everything right? Do you know what it means just a clasp of a hand, when a woman's borne about all a woman ought to stand? Do you ask what it was, why the quivering lips, why the half suppressed sob and the scalding tears drip, were you sister of her when the time came of need? Do you offer to help her or didn't you heed? PETER H. HARRIS HARRY E. BARKER Nominee for City Treasurer, has been in business continuously in Kansas City for thirty-five years. He has lived in Kansas City 39 years. He is an architectural and art draftsman, and has been in the marble and granite business. He held public office for two and a half years as City Assessor of Kansas City. He belongs to the Masons, the Shrine, the Odd Fellows, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Karrasson, Woodmen of the World, Modern Woodmen of America, Foresters, Commercial Club, City Club, and Co-operative Club. He lives at 2708 Troost avenue, has a wife, one son and one daughter. National Colored Dressmaking College 12th and Vine Streets Kansas City, Mo. 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. ALICE STEELE. President Quinoleum Is Queen YES, I Use Quinoleum, and like it fine. JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the hair and face. Quinoleum Hair Grower..... 50c Quinoleum Hair Tonic..... 50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo..... 50c Face Preparations. 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Starks, S. W., Acting Master; Nelson Wallar, Secy. I. O. I. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Brae from each meets the first and third Mondays in each month at 2:30 p. m., at the hall, 10th and Campbell Sts., Kansas M. B. Q.; Rosa L. Jones, Chron. 1406 North 3d St., Kansas City, Kas. U. B. F. King of the W. Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at W. M. Wilson, W. M. West, 1718 Euclid Ave., Secretary. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S JUDICIAL CENTER REV. SISTER PEARL. D. D. Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Bailler announce the birth of a second son, Harold Myron, March 8. Mr. and Mrs. Lunt Scott Brown left Tuesday for Omaha where they will make their home. Mrs. Tillie King, 1100 Highland avenue, who has been seriously ill, is improving nicely. Mr. Guy Marshall, 1627 Tracy avenue, one of our best known young men, lies dangerously ill with but slight hope for his recovery. Mr. Julius A. K. Ficklin of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city last Sunday and Monday attending the meeting of the Golden Jubilee Celebration committee. Rev. J. W. Hurse will preach the annual sermon not the K. of P.'s at Warensburg, Mo., Sunday, if the condition of his wife's health will permit. Mr. James Harrison, the well known undertaker of St. Louis was in the city this week on account of the death of his wife's father, the late Prof. R. W. Foster. Mrs. J. H. Crews, in whose condition there has not been much improvement, desires to thank her mny friends for their uniform kindness and many beautiful flowers. Mrs. J. W. Hurse, wife of the famous pastor of St. Stephen's Baptist church, still continues very ill. Their multitude of friends are praying for her ultimate recovery. Mrs. Nellie Davis, wife of the efficient pastor of Centennial M. E. church, entertained both Woman'h Home and Foreign Missionary Societies at her residence, 2438 Highland avenue, March 16. Mrs. Louise Gasaway of New York City, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olmstead, 1029 Highland avenue, spent a week with relatives at Slater, Mo. Mrs. Gasaway will leave for New York March 27. Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, formerly of this city and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moss Henderson, 1929 Flora avenue, was recently commissioned as clerk for the Twelfth precinct of the Second ward of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Osborne Crews of Chicago, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Crews, is visiting this city on account of the illness of his mother. He reports his wife and baby as getting along fine, his wife being formerly Miss Olga Overall of this city. Willis Schumacher has been on the sick list. Mr. Schumacher is employed line 3268, Katy Texas Special, and has for many years been in the employ of the Ferd Harvey dining car service. He is quite able to render the best service on the sleeping car. Miss Mazie Woodson gave a birthday party day March night, March 20. Many of her friends from Western university attended. Sixty guests were present and all enjoyed themselves immensely. A number of valuable presents were received. Refreshments, including brick ice cream, cake, candies and nuts were served. The color scheme was pink and white. Monday night, March 27, is that big K. of F. of the U. B. F. night at Lyric hall, and everyone is going to this grand affair. Out of town visitors will meet you there. Ticket contesters are requested to report Monday night at 8 at the hall. The prizes will be awarded at 9 o'clock. The chairman says they may repeat this grand affair because Lyric hall will be too small to accommodate the people. We insist on your coming early. Miss Nannie Isaacs entertained with a chafing dish dinner Thursday evening at her home, 2315 Highland avenue, in honor of her sister, Miss Rowena Isaacs. The five course dinner was beautifully served with Irish favors, white and green. The centerpiece was a St. Patrick's hat, which held two Erin-go-Braugh flags. The guests were: Miss Rowena Isaacs. Dr. Wm. Love. Miss Bertha Holland. Mr. and Mrs. George Ray. Mr. Leonard Roy. Miss Margaret Gonis. Mr. Arthur Basket. Miss Nellie Donald. Mr. Oliver Walker. Miss Nannie Isaacs. Franklin the Printer Now in his new quarters at 1311 E. 18th (near Tracy). The best printing in town. "He Delivers the Goods." Bell phone. HENRY H. SCOTT Interior Decorating, Painting, Paper Hanging. HOUSE PAINTING. Old English process of Hardwood Finishing. Bell E. 1762W. 2013 Bellfontaine. PRINTING? SEE FRANKLIN. Bell phone Grand 2988 Everything it takes to make Printing pleasing and attractive —why he's got it. "He Delivers the Goods." 1311 East 18th Street (Near, Tracy Avenue) CITY NEWS. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness to us during the illness of our mother, also for the fruit shower. MR. and MRS. HENRY MILLER, NOTICE. The White-Wood drug store will be opened next week at 19th and Vine streets with a full line of drugs and sundries. Messrs. H. C. White and W. S. Woods will be the proprietors. See next week's issue of the Sun for displayed notice. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH. Services at the Friendship Baptist church, Seventeenth and Tracy, were well attended. Next Sunday will be baptizing and also the second anniversary of the church. Rev. Z. M. Winder is an able minister. Hear him before he leaves us Saturday at 10 a.m. REV. G. W. BOYD, Pastor. ATTENTION, YOUN GREPUBLIC ANS. The Young Men's Republican club will meet at the Republican headquarters, 1325 East Eighteenth street Tuesday night, March 28. Good speakers. Music. All young men invited. W. C. HUESTON, President. ROY DORSEY, Vice President. ERNEST STEELE, Secretary. KNIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP OF THE U. B. F. The first annual ball of the Knights of Friendship will be given Monday evening, March 27, at Lyric hall, 1731 Lydia avenue. First Prize—Diamond laviere. Second Prize—$2.50 in gold to the one selling the largest amount of tickets. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends, fraternal organizations, teachers of Wendell Phillips' school and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, R. W. Foster. We desire especially to thank Hon. Nelson C. Crews, Most Worshipful Grand Master; Prof. R. T. Coles, Rev. Wm. H. Thomas, Dr. J. E. Perry, Mr. Geo. W. K Love, Royal Grand Patron O E. S. MRS. R. W. FOSTER AND FAMILY EBENEZER CHAPEL. Quarterly meeting Sunday, March 26. Rev. J. R. Ransom, D.D., will preach the sacramental sermon. His splendid choir will furnish music for the occasion. Ebenezer just closed one of the greatest revivals of its history. One hundred and thirty-six persons united with the church and 23 went to 'other churches, making a total of 159. Rev. W. B. Nichols and Miss Mary G. Evans were the preachers. May heaven's blessings rest on these two gospel workers. CARD OF THANKS Words can not express our great appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the illness and death of our beloved wife and sister, Mrs. Nellie Dozier Hatcher. We can only pray God's richest blessings upon the many dear friends and the Carnation Art club for the beautiful floral offerings. We especially thank Mrs. Sara Lee Hammet and Miss Magnolia Lewis for the beautiful solos rendered at the funeral services. CHARLES B. HATCHER, Husband. MRS. LILLIAN WEBB MALONE, Sister. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. All services last Sunday were well attended. Five additions to the church. It was the last day of the revival. Our success was fine. Twenty-one were converted and baptized last Monday night and about thirty-five additions. Next Sunday morning we will crown the candidates, at which time we hope for a spiritual feast; also return thanks to the Lord for his goodness. The majority of the converts are members of the Sunday school, which shows the Sunday school is doing a great work. Our pastor baptized the largest man that ever baptized in our pool, but notwithstanding his immense size the pastor was careful to put him to the bottom and when he came out he brought about 30 gallons of water with him. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH. A beautiful sermon was delivered Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. R. Davis. Eight additions and two verts were received into the church. Twelve persons were baptized Sunday morning and next Sunday five more will be immersed, following the morning services at Rev. Matthew's church. This ends two weeks' services that have been very helpful both to the unsaved as well as the saved. The collections for the day was $60. *Rev. Davis has only two more Sundays with us, before going to his conference. We are hoping that he and his dear wife will be returned to us, the for some years past there has been a very strong call for him to another field. Rev. W. Wooten visited with us Sunday morning. His words of encouragement were appreciated by all. The King's Heralds were delightfully entertained last Saturday by Mrs. Jenne Welds on Cottage avenue. This is an auxiliary of small children of our church who are doing a wonderful work and who informs us that they have a splendid treasure, if you please. Laura McIntyre is the president of the little bind. Enough can not be said of this dear girl and her untiring work in the church. Women's Clubs. THE LADIES' COTERIE CLUB. The Ladies' Coterie Art Club will meet at Mrs. King's, 2919 Summit, Wednesday, March 29, 1916. MRS. THOS. BOYD, Pres. MRS. CASSIE BOWMAN, Secy. OAK LEAF ART CLUB. The Oak Leaf Art club will meet March 31 with Mrs. Helen Handy, 3110 East Sixteenth street. MRS. TONEY, President. MISS WANZER, Secretary. PULLMAN PORTERS' AUXILIARY. The Ladies' Auxiliary for the Pullman Porters' Benefit association request all wives of the pullman porters to meet Thursday, March 30 at the Y. M. C. A. at 1:30 p. m. MRS. A. S. FULCHER, Pres. MRS. CRUMP, Sec. THE CLIPPERS. Miss Grace White was hostess at a card party for the Clippers March 18. Favors were awarded as follows: Guest prize to Miss Mosella Joseph, Clipper prize to Miss E. Naomi White and consolation to Miss Annabell Montgomery. Club met in business session with Miss Jacobs March 19. Wanted—At Lincoln Electric park 19th and Woodland, 500 additional young colored ladies and men for big stage and moving picture productions Those engaged call Tuesday, March 28, and each day after from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. ARTHUR A. ANDERSON, Impressario. U. H. McDANIELS, Assistant. TIVOLA CLUB. The Tivola club met at the home of Mrs. Spencer Slatter, 517 Tangent street, Rosedale, Kas. There were eight present. The hostess served a beautiful lunch. MRS. SUSIE CRAIG, President. MRS. BELFORD GREER, Vice President. LULU MALLORY, Secretary. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of our dark ing little Marceil, who passed away one year ago today, March 23, 1915: The days since you left us, our dark ing Marceil. Have now lengthened into a year. And your first anniversary in heaven Was gained by many a heartache and tear. We wonder since you left us so lonely How the beautiful flowers can bloom. Or the birds start each day with a joyful song While our heart is so heavy with gloom. Sadly missed by foster father and mother. MR. AND MRS. FRED S. DOUGLAS SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The senior B. Y. P. U. organized March 16, meets every Sunday evening in the lecture room of the church from 6:30 to 7:30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Mr. Nicholast Smith, president; Miss Mable Smith, secretary...President E. W. Thompson read an excellent paper and Mrs. Oxley rendered a fine recitation before the Wyandotte county B. Y. P. U....Prof. Bowser mad an excellent talk to the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday. The attendance was 72. Next Sunday Prof. Page will address the Union....The New Era District B. Y. P. U. Institute held an interesting and profitable session at the Morning Star Baptist church the past week....The services last Sunday were up to the usual high standard....Dr. Bacote delivered a grand sermon in the morning to a large congregation....The Sunday school was very interesting and well attended last Sunday....In the afternoon the funeral of the late Mrs. Emerson was held in the auditorium. In the evening worship the pastor's discourse was greatly enjoyed by all present. One candidate received baptism. Just the Information We Need WEBSTER'S NEW INTERNATIONAL - THE MERRIAM WEBSTER Every day in your talk and reading, on the street car, in the office, shop, and school some new question is sure to come up. You seek quick, accurate, encyclopedic, up-to-date information. 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Work, Laugh and Love! Thus only can The trembling spirit hold, Its journey true across the span Of years that doth unfold, Amid earth's barren scenery Until Life's tale is told! REPUBLICAN MEETINGS. March 28—Fifty-fifth and Chestnut March 29—2813 Genessee street Rev. Tolliver, pastor. March 30—Valley chapel, Fifth and Bellmont. March 30—Fifty-fifth and Chestnut SCIENTIFIC EUGENICS. The Scientific Eugenie meetings conducted throughout the city by Mrs. Rosa Miles of Birmingham, Ala., are meeting with much success. Mrs. Miles speaks to the women in the afternoons and the men at night. The meeting at the Pleasant Green Baptist church, Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor, was a great success. The women pledged themselves willingly to join in the movement to breed the Nation upon higher planes. Many of the older women expressed themselves as being sorry that they did not have the information forty years ago. Large crowds at the First Baptist church, Rev. Bowen, pastor. The house was perfectly quiet and the countenance of the hundreds of women present carried with them the seriousness of the occasion. As the speaker pleaded for the protection of the life of the babe in the embryo and the molding of the character during the days of jestation, many mothers gave their experiences with reference to dealing with their children in the embryo. These experiences are very helpful to the younger women who are to be the mothers of the future. A very interesting meeting was held at the Metropolitan Baptist church, Rev. Holmes, pastor. Two meetings were held at 18th and Terrace, Rev. G. T. Mosby, pastor, which brought about a manifestation of a deep awakening of laying a racial foundation. The women of Mt. Zion Baptist church manifested much interest in the Eugenie Movement and pledged their support. The women were out in large numbers at King Solomon's Baptist church, Rev. Clay, pastor, and said they were glad to join in the movement to help breed the Nation up upon higher planes. Everything was lovely at the C. M. E. church. If we could have meetings like this over this country and the people would take heed to the teachings of Sister Miles, we would soon have the change in our Nation's life for which we have been praying. Rev. M. O. Warfield, president Methodist Ministers' Alliance of Kansas City and vicinity. The meeting at Vine Street Baptist church was of no small importance. It would be well for the people everywhere to hear Sister Miles and practice her teachings because the welfare of the nation is wrapped in the things which she teaches. Rev. Ewing is the pastor of the Vine Street church, where an excellent meeting was held. The two meetings at the M. E. church at 9th and Oakland, Kansas City, Kas., created much interest in the movement. "I wish that the people everywhere could hear Sister Miles and put into practice the eugenic lessons which she is teaching. The world would certainly be better off," said Rev. T. S. McMorris. The two meetings held at the Pleasant Green Baptist church were long to be remembered. The women were enthusiastic and manifested great interest in the movement. Bethel A. M. E. church, where the Rev. F. D. Wells is pastor, had two large audiences which evinced their appreciation. IN MEMORIAM: In sad and loving memory of our dead mother, Mollie Neff, who departed this life March 28, 1911: God knew all about it, how noble How gentle she was and how brave? How brilliant her possible future Yet put her to sleep in her grave. Shoes Given Away For one-half their value to make room for Easter Stock. Forty pairs of Womenn's Shoes in cloth top, patent, kid and gun; $4 values at ... $2.50 Forty pairs Shoes for 5, 6 and 7- year-old children; patent and gun spring heels; $2.50 values at ... $1.78 Forty pairs Girls and Boys' Shoes; $2.50 values; in gun metal at ... $1.75 Twenty pairs of Men's $3 and $4 values at ... $2.25 COME IN AT ONCE. WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR OUR SPRING GOODS. Bell phone East 1328. G. A. PAGE, 1507 East 18th Rooms to Rent Rooms to Rent For Rent—Nicely furnished front room; bath, piano and phone; $2.0' a week. 1026 Woodland, second floor. Phone Bell East 3234W. FOR RENT. Seven room house in good repair, good location. 2218 Michigan avenue. Call Home Phone Main 4663. For Rent—One nicely furnished room; one modern unfurnished room. 2225 Michigan ave., upstairs. Miss Inez Page. For Rent—Large cozy room with alcove; privilege of bath and phone; private home; desirable location. 1011 Michigan. For Rent—Nicely furnished colored rooming house. Bell phone Main 4289W. For Rent—Furnished rooms, strictly modern. 1329 Michigan ave. Bell phone East 1846. FOR RENT—Ideal three-room cottage, cistern, cellar, two porches, granit- toid walks, some fruit, 200 feet from two intercity car lines. Rent $10.00. 437 Walker avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 209R. A. Crump. FOR RENT—Strictly modern, newly furnished room, 2608 Highland. Bell phone East 2507. For Rent—Modern rooms; nicely furnished; kitchen privileges; rent reasonable. 1026 Woodland, second floor. Bell phone East 3234W. FOR RENT 1108 Vine St., 5r. 8.00 1109 Vine St., 3r. 6.00 1110 Wendell, 5r. 10.00 1224 Harrison, 5r. 12.00 1244 Eueld, 5r. 12.50 1107 Michigan, 4r. st and 2d fl. $10 and $13 1108 Michigan, 4r. 10.50 1273 Norton, 4r. 6.00 1273 Michigan, 4r. 12.00 1613 East, 2d, 4r. 10.50 1715 Agnes, 6r. 15.00 1501 -509 E, 8th, 5r. $9.00 to $12.00 1501 -509 E, 8th, 5r. 15.00 1292 Forest, 7r. 7.00 1292 Virginia; 2 rooms; rear 7.00 1292 Virginia; 2 rooms; rear 7.00 704 W, 30th, 5r. 12.00 1421 Pacific, 5r. 12.00 1715 W. Prospect, 3r. 3.00 1715 W. Prospect, 3r. 3.00 1224 East, 6th, 4r. 12.00 1224 Michigan, 7r. 15.00 1238 Euclid, 5r. part modern 15.00 1238 Euclid, 5r. part modern 15.00 1295 Norton, 7r. mod 15.00 1295 Waidron, 3r. 9.00 1904 Paseo, 6r. 14.00 1904 Paseo, 6r. 14.00 1822 Bell, 5r. each 14.00 1830 Paseo, 5r. 14.00 1830 Paseo, 5r. 14.00 1717 East, 11th, 3r. 16.00 A. B. FOR SALE 2313 Woodland, 3r, modern, br., $2.50; $200 down $18 per month without interest. 1118 Vine, 4r, part modern cottage, $1.700; $200 down and $12 per month. 2621 Euclid. 5 rooms, modern, brick per month. Price $2,250; $200 down, per month. Vacant lot on Highland between 24th and Howard, 75x180. Price, $1,250. Vacant lot, 1618 Agnes, 25x125—$600.00; $5.00 down, $1.00 per month. 1515 E. 17th St.—5-room cottage, newly decorated and painted. Price, $1,300; $100 down and $12 per month. Persons renting or buying from us will be given preference on all employment in our employment department. AFRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT Co 911 McGee St. PHONES—HOME, East 802, Bell 782 Cheap John's Place 2224 VINE STREET WM. HOPKINS, Proprietor New and Second Hand Furniture Bought, Sold and Exchanged Big bargains at all times in house- hold necessities. Bell phone East 3851. TO THE PUBLIC: We want you to come to us for DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER STRAIGHTEN We recommend and guard exactly as represented. WE DO take other brands than you ask we want you to have it. come to us for everything carrier BIEES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBE WALKER HAIR-GROWER STRAIGHTENING COMBS, ETC and guarantee everything offe- lated. WE DO NOT "SUBSTITU- tion" you ask for. You "want we it. We want you to come to us for everything carried by a Drug Store. DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMB8, BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER HAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMB8, STRAIGHTENING COMB8, ETC. We recommend and guarantee everything offered for sale to be exactly as represented. WE DO NOT "SUBSTITUTE" nor ask you to take other brands than you ask for. You "want what you want" and we want you to have it. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT All down the line. We give careful attention to all orders, and alm by courteous and fair treatment to give perfect satisfaction to our customers. When you think of Drugs think of All down the line. We give care by courteous and fair treatment customers. When you think of THEO. SMITH No demand is too difficult to come to our store, phone us Mail Orders Solicite Theo. Smith Bell Phone 4591 Grand. 1301 E. 18th St. The Pass- word of FOR DANDR FALLING H ITCHING SC GIVING L BENEFIT CO AND ABUDS GROWTH ALCOHOL 3100 Pine Street, I We give careful attention to a fair treatment to give perfect you think of Drugs think of THEO. SMITH'S PHARMACY, too difficult for us to supply. I ore, phone us your wants and we Orders Solicited and Promptly see. Smith's Drug Store 4591 Grand. Home Phone K No demand is too difficult for us to supply. If 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. --- PORO TRADE MARK PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Tamarik Malone ST. JOHN'S MISSION PORO FOR DANDR FALLING H TITCHING SO GIVING L BEAUTY, CO AND ABUND GROWY PORO HAIR GROWER Mrs Amelia Tamarik Malone Street, Dept. G., St. CALL US UP (At Eighteenth & Paseo) Articles De ions filled accurately and graduate Registered Pharm oples Drug St PORO MADE ONLY BY Mrs. C. A. P. D. B. R. H. M. L. M. HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs. C. A. P. D. B. R. H. M. L. M. FOR DANDRIFTING HAIR TOWING SOIL GIVING HAIR BEAUTY, CO AND ABUNDANCE GROWTH ALCOHOL PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs. C. A. P. D. B. R. H. M. L. M. DRESSERS 3100 Pine Street, Dept. G., St. Louis, Mo. Toilet Article Prescriptions filled by Graduate Re Anything in Drug Line Peoples Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Bell Phone E. 4394Y THE Modern A. E. EST General Repairing E. E. ESTES, President General Contract Hairing a Special A WONDERFUL HAIR DRIVE One thousand agents want We want agents in every THE STAR HAIR GROWER preparation. Can be used w ening irons. Sells for 25c per box—or value. Any person that w convinced. No matter w your hair just give THE S trial and be convinced. Sell. If you wish to be an agent send you a full supply th with at once; also agents' by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR 1113 Clark Street. A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. 1113 Clark Street. Evanston, Ill. --- For Biscuits Fine And Cakes Divine Bakes Perfect Bread All The Time Corn Meal Too ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Subscribe cribe for The Home Phone East 4082 (1) everything carried by a Drug Store, TICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMB8, CHAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMB9, NG COMB9, ETC, be everything offered for sale to be NOT "SUBSTITUTE" nor ask you to or You "want what you want" and ful attention to all orders, and alm to give perfect satisfaction to our drugs think of ours to supply. If you are too busy your wants and we will do the rest. and Promptly Filled. It's Drug Store. Home Phone 5467 Main. KANSAS CITY, MO. All Good Hair Dressers Dept. G., St. Louis, Mo. US UP Bell Phone East 1814 Les Delivered accurately and promptly mastered Pharmacists. Drug Store Everything for the Toilet Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. Builders Co. ES, President Contracting a Specialty PERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER. Thousand agents wanted. Good money made. agents in every city and village to sell STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful on. Can be used with or without straight ems. For 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its any person that will use a 25c box will be al. No matter what has failed to grow just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a be convinced. Send 25c for full size box to be an agent send $1.00 and we will a full supply that you can begin work once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. Park Street. Evanston, Ill. ISMERT-HINGKE MILLING CO. I-H BEST PATENT HARD WHEAT FLOUR. KANSAS CITY. U.S.A. I-H for The Sun ty Fo. LESSON ot unday School Course of” the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.) Copyright, 1916, Western Newapaper Union.) LESSON FOR MARCH 26 REVIEWTHE GREAT MULTI. ‘TUDE. More, neither thirst any more; neither | hail’ the sun strike upon them,/nor ang | heat: for tho lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, | And shall guide them unto fountains of | Waters of life; and God shall wipe away 1 tears from thelr eyes.—Rey. 7:16, 1 | 1. General Information — Omitting Yessons 4, 7 and 11, all of the past quarter's work has to do with the early. the apostolic church, covering & poriod of time from A. D. 30 to per- haps A. D. 27, six or seven years, The chief events’ are the resurrection of Josus, the coming of the Holy Spirit, the change in the apostles, particular- ly Peter, the conversion and baptism of £3,000 believers, fellowship and won- ders worked among these believers, the doginning of persecution, the selection of seven deacons, Stephen's testimony and death, the dispersion of the Chris. tians, the work of Philip, great growth in the early church. Historically these lessons have to do with the things that Jesus began and continued to do after his resur- Fection through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is, therefore, a story of the power of the risen Christ. The prin- cipal characters are of two classes, (1) ‘The leading workers. Of these are: Peter and John, apostles; the 120 dis- ciples, Barnabas, the seven deacons, (particularly Stephen and Philip; the Ethiopian eunuch and Gamaltel, who gave somo friendly assistance, (2) ‘The chief enemies: Those who falsely accused the apostles, the rulers of the Jews and the tomple, Ananias and Sapphira, Saul and Simon Magnus. It is not difficult to paint a word pic- ture of the events of the past quar- ter. This may be done by assigning to separate pupils such questions as: ‘Where, when and why did the event of this lesson occur? To another pu- pil assign the task of telling what he thinks the scene looked like, and to still anothet to name the chief per- sons mentioned in each lesson, Let these assignments omit lessons 4, 7 and 11, which do not chronologically fit into the work of this quarter. The remaining pupils should be primed to supply any omitted facts and to cor- geet any mistakes, 1. The Coming of Power. Lesson 1. ‘The ascension of Jesus is one that shows us the risen Christ as the giver ‘of the Holy Spirit and he is the All Powerful One who has carried for- ward the things Jesus “began to do.” Lesson 2. This is very much the same except that it suggests the man side ‘of this trausaction, As the early dis- ciples obeyed, they received. In Ike manner the Spirit is giyen today to those that “ask him.” Lesson 3 shows what effect we may anticipate when we proclaim the fact of the risen Christ. Exalted at the Father's right hand, he has received from the Father tho promise of the Holy Spirit, and pouring him forth upon the church we Dehold a powerful result. 1 Tl. The Use of Power. Lesson 5 (omitting No. 4) has to do with the daily walk and work of those who had 20 recently received this newly be stowed power. Through his servants Jesus, by the power of the Spirit, heals and makes strong the lame man at the temple gate—a case of “applied Christianity,” the power of practical social service. As a result of this service Peter and John (Lesson 8) had pportunity to give their testimony to the rulers, the result of which con founded the enemies who thought they 4d conquered Christ at Calvary—the use of power in testimony. ‘The fur ther evidence of how this new power was using men is that given in lesson 8, the Christian Brotherhood at Jeru salem. Into their midst Satan sought to introduce deception through Ana nias and his wife, but the Holy Spiri was guarding and frustrated bis de signs in order that the work of th church might be more efficiently car Tied on and that its connection witt power through “prayer and the minis try of the Word” might continue un hindered, We see in lesson 9 how th Spirit solves the question. Ill, The Test of Power. Stephe (lesson 10) was one of those who ha eon separated for the care of th temporal affairs of the early churet yet his testimony and martyrdom ea: ily makes him more famous than mos of the apostles and forever exalts th layman in the Christian church, ‘One other (lesson 12) of those seve deacons, Philip, was also so signall used and blessed that his name an deods are almost as familiar to us s ts the work of Stephen. In the first case this newly bestowe power filled the witness with a caln ‘hess and courage that will always 1 ‘main an inspiration, while in the se ‘ond illustration Philip so gave himae to the direction and leadership of tl Spirit as to go where he was sen and when to human judgment h presence was essential to the carryix ‘on of a great revival, he obeyed tl new command and left the multitu to deal with @ single individual. Chr tianity is ‘not @ “mass movement.” Jesus makes no reference to U am consciousness” and the Ho aroching tat ta that wh ‘had to do with its dealings with t AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS A half century of as noble and effac- tng sacrifice as was ever given in the name of Christ by any set of mission- aries, and for any race, has brought its reward, ‘The Negro {s being edu- cated and trained into industrial, intel- lectual, moral and spiritual manhood and womanhood, Thirty-five thou-| sand Christian ministers speak to him the word of life each Lord's day, from as many pulpits, In as many churches of his own, Intelligent and trained men and women in the same churehes, to the number of over a hun- dred thousand as Sunday school teachers, open up this same Bible to more than 2,000,000 children and adults. Schools have multiplied un- Ul 75 out of every 100 over ten years of age can read and write. Five hun- dred colleges and normal schools are ‘turning out common school teachers for the 35,000 or 40,000 schools that ‘house nearly 2,000,000 of his children. ‘Nearly fourteen millions are expend- ed annually on his education, of ‘which he Limself, who half a century ago owned nothing, not even himself, contributes one million and a haif. | More than that, he 1s giving a good account of himself, and ts becoming @ useful and prosperous citizen. He owns farms, village homes, banks, and “all manner of business enterprises to the value of seven hundred millions. He has physicians, lawyers, and great leaders of bis own race, of which any race might be proud. In the South he {is an economic necessity, and bis | education has immensely increased his value to the community. All of which is surely working out a vast change in southern Anglo-Saxon sen- timent with reference to his training and education. As usual Christian educators. and philanthropists first caught the vision. While politicians were using the Negro as a scarecrow to keep modern progress out of the southern states, and to retain thefr places at the public crib, farseeing | ministers and public educators were organizing for “a square deal” in the | South for the black man. ‘The Southern Sociological congress, composed of leading philanthropists and educators in the South, organized |tor the purpose of studying the eco- nomic, social, educational and re- ligious conditions of the whole south: ern people, in its annual meeting at | Atlanta, Ga., last year gave the largest |share of its attention to the ques: tion of the educational, social and re ligious condition and uplift of the Ne groes. That section of the congress devoted to this subject proved to be | the most popular and wideawake o! the entire gathering. It was particu |larly notable for the fact that all o | these men recognized the necessity fo & larger recognition on the part of | the southern people of the education |and moral welfare of the Negro— | Northern Christian Advocate. Thera are some seven hundred col- ored soldiers in Chicago. They have their numerical place in the state de- fensibles as the larger portion of the Eighth regiment of Ilinois infantry and have a good armory. There are four other colored companies. else- where in the state, making up the re- mainder of the Eighth regiment. The claim for colored population in the city 4s about 70,000, If, therefore, one man out of every hundred people of his race is a soldier it seems a fair ratio in times of peace. Can any other race show up proportionately here or elsewhere, no matter what tint Paradoxical as it may seem, kero- sene is the best extinguisher known for fire in baled cotton. Owing to the fact that the cotton is highly com- presse. water will penetrate to a depth of only an inch or so. Fire in the baled cotton does not blaze, but smolders, eating its way into the bale. Kerosene quickly penetrates to the center of the mass. Owing to the low temperature at which the cotton burns, however, and to the absence of flames ES ofl does not take fire, but instead chokes and smothers the fire already started, When the fire has been ex tinguished the bale is opened. The oil then evaporates quickly, leaving the cotton practically as good as ever. Treves, which Ahe French airmen have been visiting, is probably the old- est city in Germany, and contains more Roman antiquities than any oth. er city in northern Europe, but its most famous possession is the “holy coat” preserved in the cathedral. Ac- cording to tradition, this 1s the iden- tical “seamless robe” worn by Jesus Christ and gambled for by the Roman soldiers at the foot of the cross. ‘The town of Nottingham, England, disposes of its sewage on a farm of about 2,000 acres lying a short dis- tance away. Rags and coarser mate- rials are screened qut and the sewage {8 applied to the soil as a fertilizer. Most of it is given to the soil in a Mquid state by means of ditches. This requires a thérough system of under- drainage. This farm not only solves the problem of disposing of the town's sewage but it also nets a good profit; the income from the sale of its prod- ucts during the last fiscal year was $100,000. ae Fertilizers Give Protection. Potash fertilizers seem to give pro- tection from frost. A French market gardener has found that plants in a field strongly fertilized with kainit suffered little from a series of heavy frosts, those on a lightly fertilized area ‘were more injured, and those on un- | treated land were much damaged, tie Man Vine Wine, No two men can take a thing just alike, and. very few can sit down quiet ly when they have lost a fall in lite’s of skin? A like ratio as to the na tonal population would give the Unit: ed States nearly a million soldiers right off the bat! Other northern states have colored militia, though none in such creditable proportion as Illinois. There are four companies in Ohio, constituting two battalions, with headquarters in Co- lumbus, and one company in the Dis- trict of Columbia. It seems odd that Pennsylvania, from the beginning the most encouraging northern home of the freedman, has not yet made a mil- itiaman of him; neither has New York. There {s naturally @ first-class col: ored militia company in Massachu- setts—company L of the Sixth regi ment. All the remaining eleven com- panies are white. If memory has not gone awry this {s the historic organt- zation that was stoned in Baltimore en route for Washington early in 1861, “the first blood of the war.” Now the lovely city at the head of Chesapeake bay, whence sprang the soulthrilling but larynx straining “Star-Spangled Banner" and in 1861 disloyal but beautiful “Maryland, My Maryland,” has an excellent company of colored state infantry! At the recent civilian training, of brief but invaluable experience, at Fort Sheridan, Col. John R. Marshall, head of the colored Eighth regiment Ilinois infantry, was one of the regu: lar students at this useful and tnter- esting adult military kindergarten, If the outlined immediate increase of the regular army to 125,000 materializes Colonel Marshall has no doubt that enlistment ‘of colored men will be in full and ‘effective nroiertion. Twenty-five Negro societies, repre senting about 3,000 members, reported through their chairman, J. Rosamond Johnson, to the Shakespeare celebra- tion, that they would join in the cele- bration of the Shakespearean ter- centenary at New York. There will be a group festival at the Manhattan Casino, the last week in April, ‘This will be under the auspices of elght prominent Negro societies: Ye Friends of Shakespeare, the Beaux Arts Dramatic club, St. Mark’s Lyceum, St. Philip's Men’s Guild, the Round Table of the Colored Branch of the Y. M. C. A., the Ebenezer Literary and Dramatic association, the Douglas So- cial Center, and the Muste School Set- tlement for Colored People There ‘will be scenes from “Othello,” “The Merchant of Venice,” and “Love's La- bor’s Lost.” A chorus of 200 mixed voices recruited from the Music Scliool Settlement, will sing, and an orchestra of Negro musicians drawn from the New Amsterdam Musical association, the Clef club, and the Temple club, will play the incidental music for “Othello,” written for Beerbohm Tree's London production of the play by Col: eridge-Taylor, the colored composer. American manufacturers of musical instruments, with an annual output valued at about $100,000,000, export only $200,000 worth annually to for- eign countries. American pianos are chiefly exported to Canada, where they constitute about 90 per cent of the total imports of that class, to Great Britain, for reshipment to other parts of the world, and to Central and South America, Our player pianos are sent in about equal numbers to Australia, England, Italy and Argen- tina, and in much larger quantities to Canada, PRR Designed to meet the requirements of bookkeepers and clerical workers, 4 comparatively inexpensive rapid cal- culating device has been introduced, which is capable of adding, substract- ing and multiplying quickly and ac curately. The instrument is about ten and one-half inches long, two and ‘4 quarter inches wide and a half inch thick. It is provided with a series of seven dials, which are revolved by a stylus when making calculations, A single turn of one of the wheels adds a figure to a previous register ant simultaneously shows a total. The de vice may be used on a ledger page and moved downward as the work pro coeds, ‘The congress Ecuador has granted | & concession for a steamship line be- tween Guayaquil, Ecuador, and Phil- adelphia, ‘The vessels of the company are to navigate under the Ecuadorian flag, and at least one-half of the em- ployees are to be natives of Ecuador. It fs stipulated that the steamships must begin running within one and one-half years after the signing of the contract. Records of a justice of the peace in Butler county, Obio, from more than a century ago show that the magistrate's feo was then 12% cents in all cases and that civil actions often were brought over sums of less than $1, ‘The posses- sor of these records also has a wall clock known to have been in use for 180 years, with the weight ropes. If Alaska’s erratic coast line was stretched out in a straight Une ft would be longer than the entire coast Mine of the remainder of the United States, eS wrestle and say: “Well, here I am, beaten, no doubt, this time; By my own fault, too, Now, take a good look at me, my good friends, as 1 know you ‘all want to do, and say your say out, for | am getting up again directly and having another turn of it."—Thomas Hughes. . +” “et Qe Gad. “A penny for your thoughts,” chirped the young lady. “Well, I've had worse offers trow publishers,” responded the post. Features of Fashion By JULIA BOTTOMLEY f te gy dl 4 ) = 6 Ned 4 SSAA i Ny AY QU) PA Ve oy RAYS. . a3) — Wty = RK a WU > El ri NY [7 | NN a a a a eI ie Po PACA NY LC Pa sem tthe \ eG Se Mi HWW 17 | UN od : ‘ “ . ee < a Oa aD) AMONG THE COATS FOR SPRING. A candidate for favor, among the coats of spring, that needs only to be seen to provoke approving smiles, presents its plainness and its graceful- hess and its modishness all at one glance. The charm of simplicity be longs to it, or, at any rate, it looks simple, but with a simplicity which attests that it has been thought out by an artist, A material in black or a very dark color with a narrow but pronounced ‘stripe in white gives the garment a very fine start in the good graces of fashionable women. Its lines are cor- Tect, assuring one of the two accepted silhouettes, and ft Is distinguished by certain original touches in ita finishing. All of which goes to prove that it belongs to the smart set in the world of apparel. As pictured, the coat is made in black and white and fastens down the front with five large black buttons having varying stripes of white on them. No two are exactly alike. The coat sleeves, as-plain as can be, are finished with oddly shaped cuffs that evidence no intention of following the example of the sleeves in the matter of plainness. They are adorned with two buttons, like those on the front, but in a smaller size. A slit pocket 1s set in at each side. And, since it would never do for pock- ets to be negligible this scason, they make opportunity for shaped bands, applied about the slit and a garniture fe a ny z ‘ai -~ {msay me Na ay . A ier cay Gy. er fe Lon on Vf gee ean eee peru emer oe oN Oe Bay ee Pe ae eng VAAN oo “ld \y Lh. \ YL oC ? VAS Mle . Ee 7. on 4 Se Se if Vy oS 7 of four buttons, like those on the sleeves. There is a velvet inlay oo the back of the collar. ‘The sailor hat and black-and-white laced boots, worn with this cont pro- claim a sense of élothes which prom- {ses distinction for its possessor. ‘There are wide hats and high hats and variety enough in both sorts to insure several shapes that will be be- coming to each face. But the variety 4s not confusing as it was a year ago, ‘The styles are very well settled and the hats are beautiful. Each of the hats in the group of three pictured displays some one or Digging Up an Old Yarn. ‘The suggestion of an American pw per that certain orchestral parts of Strauss “Alpine Symphony” sent from Germany to the New York Phil- harmonic soclety, but which have not reached their destination, have been seized by the British mavy as secret codes in the disinterament on an old story circulated about the organist of St. Paul's cathedral just before the South African war the London Chronicle states. Sir Geor was at the time in the Transvaal two of the accepted modes in millin- ery for spring, At thé left of the group a Straw sailor bas a wide, flat brim. ‘The crown is covered with faille ribbon put on in four sections. Over this ribbon covering “ladder” bows extend from the center to the base of the crown at the middle of the front and back and of the two sides. ‘They terminate in loops and ends that ite flat on the brim, A milan hemp, in gray, 1s shown at the right, It is covered with gray crepe. At the right side the brim turns up sharply. A band of narrow velvet ribbon encircles the crown, tin- ished with a bow at the left side, The striking feature In this hat ts its bead embroidery. ‘The peacock feather motif appears on the front and side brim and on the crown, embroidered in small beads set closé together. A bell-shaped black hat at the top of the picture is a perfect example of a popular type. It fs of lustrous straw trimmed with loops of taffeta ribbon perched on top of the crown. Lac- quered rose foliage covers part of the crown, and springs up among the loops of ribbon, This hat is all black ex. cept for the large pink rose at one side. Lacquered or varnished flower and foliage trimmings are immensely pop ular, Everything has a shiny, bril Mant surface, covered either with transparent or with black lacquer Flowers treated with this lacquer look as if made of fine porcelain. pe rem Ly A fancy detached skirt yoke of sheer material fs gathered to a skirt yoke which is already full, Little shoulder capes appear on both dresses and coats. Silver and gilt buttons, ginde shaped, are especially effective as trimming for taffeta frocks, wa mining on bebalf of the R.A. M, and R, C, M, and one morning the story appeared in the Press that he nad been arrested at Johannesburg as a spy. In bis possession were found a number of mysterious documents ‘which nono of the Boer officials could understand, Sir George's assertion ‘that they were musical scores being ridiculed, Eventually, however, Prest- dent Kruger ‘art he had » ancien who learning mu: a By A. NEELY HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS (Copyright, by A. Neoly Hall.) A HOMEMADE FLY TRAP. A BRUSH HUT. Files breed in filth—garbage, stable | The loosely constructed walls an refuse and decayed yogetable and | roof of the pretty little playhouse 1 animal matter, strewn about alleys | Fig. 1 will permit breezes to Das and lots, or left exposed in uncov- | through when any are astir, yet kee ered receptacles, their very existence | out the sun's rays. points to neglected cleanup work| Figure 2 shows the complete which should be given our immediate | framework, To make this strong, ' attention to prevent the spread of dis-|{s easiest to support one side on ease germs. Make and set several| fence top. You will need poles f fly traps like that shown in Fig.|two corners, a couple of short piece 1—a most excellent form of trap|to nail to the fence to increase i De arco tt heme din leita ert ae sti RAN ON RRS ey Ney ||) a\\,. q HIN ve \ ; NA i \\ \ IH] sg a] y © ‘ala easily made. Fig. 2 phows by or. rows how the fly, attracted by the bait, enters one of the side bot- tom openings, and reaches the bait pan F; then how after leaving the bait pan it rises in the wedge-shaped inner wire enclosure, and passes through a quarterinch opening into the larger enclosure, where it be comes trapped. First prepare the two end pieces of the inner enclosure (A, Figs. 3 and 5); then cut the side strips B one inch square by 16 inches long, and nail to ends A at the point where the edges start to slant, Tack ‘a piece of screen wire to each side of tere ay neh (azorcun | j seneon _epone | D+ YD BN, Ga [j-B openinc —~ | VEZ OPENING. mT ® [evitegs a 1 * Al LAI (get eee @ ® the frame, with the edges at the peak exactly one-quarter inch apart. ‘The outer enclosure requires two end pieces (C, Figs 4 and 6), two side strips (D) one inch square by the proper length so when nailed in the notches in end pieces C there will be just enough space between ends C for the inner part of the trap to ‘slip between. Cover tho sides and top with screen wire. The bait-pan base (B, Figs. 2 and 7) should be five inches wide and just long enough to fit between ends A. Tack two can (Lp re Lm covers to the center for balt pans, Fig. 2 shows how the bait-pan base should be placed so there will not be more than a halfinch opening be- tween its side edges and the edges of side strips B, for the files to en- ter through. The base need not be fastened to the upper part, but the two enclosures should hook together so they will not separate when re- moved for kililng the files, Nail a crossplece (G, Fig. 2) across: the tops of ends C to brace them and keep the screen-wire taught, and make a handle of @ screw-eye (H) with a peg (1) run through it 4vidently an Untruth, “That man accuses you of being the greatest grafter on earth.” “Yes,” replied Senator Sorghum, “but he doesn't mean it. If he believed | was the greatest grafter on earth he'd be right with me in every campaign, try- ing to get next and make himself useful.” pave Platinum. A process has been invented in Eng- land for sine rain to saye the fount of the precious etal eed In instruments, A BRUSH HUT. ‘The loosely constructed walls and root of the pretty little playhouse in, Fig. 1 will permit breezes to pass through when any are astir, yet keep: out the sun's rays. Figure 2 shows the completed framework. To make this strong, it is easiest to support one side on @ fence top. You will need poles for two corners, a couple of short pieces to nail to the fence to increase its height, if the fence Is a low one, five or six poles for the roof, and sticks for ee oh pi eS SES Gg Se a ees ah Ss ee a | Fase wy iy ee ag 2 Sa ‘| Ei eS = : Sexe = ie Se = p fF eo = ee Ste me eee ee ia | Beef... OO ae eee” at RE! as | OE ae the sides of the doorway and to place around the ba" of the framework. An old mop handle, rake and hoe handles, broom handles, clothes poles, a Tux pole, curtain poles, wornout shade roll- ers, any of these will do for the framework, Broom handles and other short pieces can be spliced end to end, by binding stick splints to opposite sides with string (Fig. 3). In addition to the poles, you will need a barrel hoop for the framework of each win dow opening, and another for the arched top of the doorway. : Figure 4 shows how to begin the framework by nailing uprights A to the fence top, for two corners of the ‘hut, and how the framework of each a ro i on Pre. end is completed by erecting a corner pole B opposite upright A, and fasten- ing a roof pole C across A and B. When the end frames have been put up, connect the tops with three poles, as shown in Fig. 2. These poles can be tied in place. Figure 5 shows how to make tho doorway frame by driving stick D into the ground each side of the opening, and binding the ends of an opened barrel hoop to the tops with string. ‘The hoop window frames are held in position by twine (Fig. 4). First tle four strings to the hoop, spacing them equidistant from one another (Fig. 6), then tle the string ends to the framework so as to bring the hoop in the center, Figure 2 shows how the framework strings are tied. The distance between them should not be more than nine inches. Tie the lower end of the c A eel A List I pr i ps eH , HDS (( (I; | oid GS Sey : ee cess >? Oe ee © “a A strings to the sticks at the base of the framework. Run the root strings both ways, ‘The covering material must be woven in and out around the strings, as shown in Pig. 2, If the roof poles have been crossed and allowed to project, as shown in Fig. 2 strings may be tied to thelr ends, and the roof covering braught ‘out over the string, to make a root projection. After the root and walls have been covered, take grass and leaves and ‘stuff any openings that you find, ‘Then your brush but will be all complete, ready to play in. Birthday Present. For birthdays the latest gift is moire ribbon bracelet with the initials or even the wholo name scrawled across it. The ribbon is tied in a teat little bow on tho Inside of the wrist and fixed with a tiny gold clasp, ——__<_ Never ta “IT think that cooking is woman's work,” said the young wife. “Yes,” answered her husband, ay he pushed away his sbare of the turkey, “and T have heard that woman's work ts never doce” (Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman). "Miss Flora Johnson, 28 Walden avenue," read the line in the city directory, indicating that the owner of the name was a business woman, which, in her small way, she indeed was. The little chonicle savored of commercial establishment and independence, but in reality it covered the drama of grim and sorrowful experience. At the address noted Flora Johnson lived in two poor rooms with her mother, an invalid, her father dead and memories of a life of comfort and contentment before Mr. Johnson had failed in business. The old friends of Mr. Johnson allowed his daughter to refer to them, but none of them offered a position. She struggled through the initiation as a typist and stenographer and secured a good position, but the house employing her went out of business. She had to take a poorer place, and then misfortune seemed to pursue her. Her wages became smaller and smaller, one of her employers abandoned his office, a whole month's salary in arrears, and at last Flora was forced to take up rapid-fire envelope addressing at a mere pittance. Her wardrobe was becoming shabby, but she had no means of replenishing it. She was, indeed, dejected at times, always, however, seeing that her mother was provided for. Flora went hungry more than once at the mandates of a cordid necessity. The heart of the mother was cheered, as just after six o'clock had struck, she heard the quick step of her daughter coming up the stairs. A Told Flora How Badly She Had Needed the Position. She fancied that she caught the echo of a glad, joyful laugh. All excitement, her usually pale cheeks red as a rose, Flora burst into the roc gaily waving a letter. "Oh, mother!" she cried; "what do you think? My luck has changed at last. I just got this letter in the hall mail box. It's for me and it's from a firm called Andre Fairfax & Co. I must have answered some advertisement of theirs for a stenographer, for they say that I can report at ten to morrow morning, that my application is accepted and that the salary is—oh, mother, dear, guess! guess!" fluttered Flora breathlessly. "Surely not $50?" "No—$75!" What a babbling and almost hysterical delight there was all through their frugal meal! What hopes they built on this sudden and unexpected fortune. Flora sat up until midnight mending gloves, doing up her hair, starching and ironing her best waist. "You pretty picture!" enthused the fond mother, as Flora kissed her good-by. "I've put a poor lunch in your handbag, but it was all there is until—" "My first week's great, grand salary!" cried Flora, with shining eyes. "Then—oh, then, won't we luxuriate!" Flora reached the office of Fairfax & Co. She told her business to the information clerk, who went into a private office, and, returning, stated that Mr. Fairfax wished to see her. Flora was impressed with the kindly face of the young man, who, it seemed, was the head of the business. He nodded intelligently as he read the letter and wrote a line on a card. "Take that to Mr. Doane, the office manager," he said. "He will assign you to your work at once. I hope you will like your tasks here. Your references were excellent." "My references?" repeated Flora, in a puzzled way. "Why, sir, I sent none—but I have them with me." "That is strange," observed Mr. Fairfax, and he reached over and lifted a large envelope from a little tray. "I thought I was right. Yes, here they are." In wonder, and hen in sickening despair, Flora glanced over the recommendation of Miss Flora Johnson, but another Miss Johnson, at entirely different address. She felt faint as the truth dawned upon her: Whoever had sent the letter had looked at the directory and had addressed the letter to the wrong Flora Johnson. There were tears in her eyes as she faltered out an explanation. Blindly she tottered from the room, reached the outer office and then all became blank. "Poor little soul!" were the words that greeted her as she opened her eyes, and two typist girls were bending over her as she lay on a settee in one of the inner rooms of the suite. "Mr. Fairfax is quite interested. It seems this girl had her hopes raised by receiving a letter intended for another of her name. That poor lunch In her handbag! isn't it a pity? Probably her heart was set on this position." "Mr. Fairfax wished to know when she recovered," spoke the other girl, and Flora, sitting up a minute later, was confronted by the young business man. "You seem to have come first," he said, an expression of real interest and sympathy on his face, "your namesake has not reported, so I think we may take you on—" "Oh, no. sir!" spoke Flora impetuously. "It was this other Miss Johnson who qualified for the position. Perhaps she, too, is depending upon it to—to relieve—to pay her way! I could not think of causing her disappointment," and Flora arose and left the room. "The brave, unselfish girl!" spoke Mr. Fairfax in tones of profound admiration. "We have her address and I will look into this." He could not get rid of a memory of that silent, pleading face all that day. He was eager, glad, as one of his clerks, sent to investigate at the address they had, returned and reported the circumstances surrounding the Johnsons. "What did you learn?" asked Mr. Fairfax of his envoy, and his sympathetic face was tense and concentrated as he heard the sorrowful story of the struggling girl. But a new life opened for Flora within the next few days. A letter came from a large brokerage firm, stating that her address as an expert stenographer had been furnished them and asking her to call. Flora found herself in the position of her life. Her companion workers were charming, her employers considerate and liberal. Within a week all of the bloom had come back into Flora's face and renewed courage was restored to her tried but intrepid soul. One noon, as she sat down at a table in the restaurant where she ate her lunch, a pale-faced, frail-looking young woman abruptly took the seat opposite her. She introduced herself as Miss Flora Johnson. She was the young lady whose place with Fairfax & Co. Flora might have had. In fervid, broken tones she told Flora how badly she had needed the position. Now she thanked her for the sacrifice she had made in her behalf. "And Mr. Fairfax said that it was the noblest act he had ever known. That was why he got you your place here—" The cat was out of the bag! Flora flushed with pleasure and gratitude at the kindly interest of the good-hearted young business man. She wrote him a brief note that evening, thanking him for his kindness. And wonder of wonders! He called upon her a week later, and then the week after that. His interest and sympathy were fast growing into love, and one evening he confessed it. And the humble stenographer became the happy wife of a man of wealth. Women More Religious Than Men. Women More Religious Than Men. The real reason why women are more religious than men today, is because they are more human than men. It is not by nature that they are so. Social conditions have made them so. As we have divided the labor of the world between the sexes, the work of men is almost entirely concerned with the production and distribution of things; the work of women almost entirely with the production and sustenance of persons. We all or us at times notice the great throngs of men who go, at the call of the whistle, in and cut of our great factories. To the average man's mind, these hundreds of men are "hands" and the purpose of the factories where they are employed is to produce "goods;" but to the average woman's mind, these hundreds of laborers are human beings, and the purpose of the factories is to furnish sustenance, through pay envelopes, to men and women and boys and girls and babies yet unborn. In most of our homes the man leaves human interests early in the morning; devotes the best hours of his day to the welfare of things, and returns to persons again only for the evening's relaxation. His life, meanwhile, has hardly done an act of labor all the day, has hardly made a plan or had a thought, which is not with considerable intimacy related to human beings—her husband, her children, her neighbors.—Bernard I. Bell, in the Atlantic. A Scholar in Bed. "An amusing glimpse of the famous statesman is given by Mr. John Murray of the famous publishing house, which has issued many of Mr. Gladstone's writings and speeches. "The last time I was at Mr. Gladstone's house," says Mr. Murray, "I had breakfast early and alone, as I was going to Scotland. When I had finished I was told that Mr. Gladstone did not know that I was leaving so early, and that he wanted to have another talk with me. I went to his bedroom—a very large room with a double bed in it. Mrs. Gladstone was in her dressing room. Gladstone was dressed in a nightgown with a brown shawl round kim. He was lying flat on his face, his head at the foot of the bed and his feet on the pillows. In one hand he held a cup of coffee, and there was a book in the other. I shall never forget that interview, and the comicality of the great lion head popping up as I went towards him." Would Obey Orders The foreman swore at Cassidy for not fully loading up his hod. The hod, he said, would hold so many bricks, and Cassidy must take a full load up the ladder every trip. One morning the supply of bricks ran out and Cassidy, after gathering every brick in sight, found he was still short of the proper number. He yelled up to a workman on the fifth story. "What do you want?" asked the workman. "Throw me down wan brick," shouted Cassidy. "to make good me load." Every man thinks he's a student of human nature, but few would be able to pass an examination on the subject. RURAL SCHOOL CHILDREN RURAL SCHOOL SCIENTIFIC FARMERS IN the Cook County, Illinois, schools they learn arithmetic, marketing, household chemistry, dairying and other important studies by working out practical problems in everyday life. Opportunity for our children. our children. Robert H. Moulton COPYRIGHT BY WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION WHEN little Johnnie Jones of Niles Center, Cook county, Ill., reaches the little red school-house these fine mornings he does not place a big red apple on the desk of dear teacher. Instead, Johnnie takes a couple of fresh eggs from each pocket of his coat. Behind a table at the front of the boy's egg it is' brought owner and the school day the cel post to one cago. the boy's egg club is waiting. On each egg, as it is brought in, is the number of its owner and the date it was laid. And during each school day the eggs are packed and sent by parcel post to one of the club's customers in Chicago. the boy's egg club is waiting. On each egg, as it is brought in, is the number of its owner and the date it was laid. And during each school day the eggs are packed and sent by parcel post to one of the club's customers in Chicago. The arithmetic lesson in several of the Cook county rural schools now consists in keeping books on the receipts and sales of fresh eggs by members of the egg clubs. Once a week view of lessons slightest interest shipments is run among themselves of eggs each ha ha of arithmetic ha ha and interesting schools of Cook life has been put Boys and girl stance, by test thers are plan brings in again when father is 63 per cent of ally germinate, and a new intel There are fe greater right schools of the country school vision of these trained teacher cultural college of rural life a mendous step County Super persuaded the priation of $10 five rural life received the re work done months. To re be again a long road every house. Almost every center for the center. G put in many so hot lunches demonstrate the also, by preparations dinners guests of home Day after displays of milk to tester for rich of such tests to decide which c are only unpro In many neip pils have been and have beginest in all the winter evenings quently met in part in and we based on lists the beginning intendent. Especially in to keep the schties—in eviden With that end clubs were or which would k to them to apply and put a more up for them to Each member den clubs rent the regular ra a small piece of a was to be o ent resulting from on that piece of Once a week, instead of the old-fashioned review of lessons, in which the pupils had not the slightest interest, the weekly remittance for egg shipments is received and divided by the boys among themselves in proportion to the number of eggs each has contributed. To them the study of arithmetic has become a very real, important and interesting matter. All through the 150 rural schools of Cook county the same new spirit of life has been put into the dry bones of study. Boys and girls are studying botany, for instance, by testing the seed corn which their fathers are planning to plant next spring; that brings in again the study of percentage. And when father is shown that, on the average, only 63 per cent of his proposed seed corn will actually germinate, he is likely to get a new idea of and a new interest in the country school. There are few things of which Chicago has a greater right to be proud than that the rural schools of the county in which it is located are probably the most advanced and progressive country schools in the United States. The division of these schools into five districts, with a trained teacher, who is also a graduate of an agricultural college, at the head of each as director of rural life and of schools, has proved a tremendous step in advance. County Superintendent of Schools Tobin, who persuaded the county board to make an appropriation of $10,000 to cover the salaries of the five rural life directors for the year, has just received the reports of these directors covering the work done during the fall and early winter months. To read them is to wish that one might be again a country-school boy going down the long road every morning to the little red school-house. Almost every schoolhouse has been a social center for the rural community of which it is the center. Gas and wood ranges have been put in many schools and the girl pupils prepare hot lunches every day for all the pupils. They demonstrate their skill in household chemistry, also, by preparing and serving on special occasions dinners at which their parents are the guests of honor. Day after day the boys and girls bring samples of milk to school and test them with a milk tester for richness in butterfat. After a series of such tests they are able to help their fathers decide which cows are worth keeping and which are only unprofitable "boarders." In many neighborhoods the parents of the pupils have been organized into agricultural clubs and have begun to take an active and eager interest in all the work of the school. On the long winter evenings the parents and pupils have frequently met in one of the schoolhouses to take part in and watch an old-fashioned spelling bee, based on lists of 500 common words sent out at the beginning of the year by the county superintendent. Especially interesting and important is the plan to keep the schools—or at least the school activities—in evidence all through the summer months. With that end in view, a large number of garden clubs were organized a year ago, on a basis which would keep the children interested, enable them to apply their newly acquired knowledge, and put a more or less definite financial reward up for them to try for. Each member of one of the country school garden clubs rented from his parents last spring, at the regular rate prevailing in the neighborhood, a small piece of land for cultivation of which he was to be entirely responsible. All the money resulting from the sale of garden products grown on that piece of land was to belong to him. Once a week, instead of the old-fashioned review of lessons, in which the pupils had not the slightest interest, the weekly remittance for egg shipments is received and divided by the boys among themselves in proportion to the number of eggs each has contributed. To them the study of arithmetic has become a very real, important and interesting matter. All through the 150 rural schools of Cook county the same new spirit of life has been put into the dry bones of study. Boys and girls are studying botany, for instance, by testing the seed corn which their fathers are planning to plant next spring; that brings in again the study of percentage. And when father is shown that, on the average, only 63 per cent of his proposed seed corn will actually germinate, he is likely to get a new idea of and a new interest in the country school. There are few things of which Chicago has a greater right to be proud than that the rural schools of the county in which it is located are probably the most advanced and progressive country schools in the United States. The division of these schools into five districts, with a trained teacher, who is also a graduate of an agricultural college, at the head of each as director of rural life and of schools, has proved a tremendous step in advance. County Superintendent of Schools Tobin, who persuaded the county board to make an appropriation of $10,000 to cover the salaries of the five rural life directors for the year, has just received the reports of these directors covering the work done during the fall and early winter months. To read them is to wish that one might be again a country-school boy going down the long road every morning to the little red school-house. Almost every schoolhouse has been a social center for the rural community of which it is the center. Gas and wood ranges have been put in many schools and the girl pupils prepare hot lunches every day for all the pupils. They demonstrate their skill in household chemistry, also, by preparing and serving on special occasions dinners at which their parents are the guests of honor. Day after day the boys and girls bring samples of milk to school and test them with a milk tester for richness in butterfat. After a series of such tests they are able to help their fathers decide which cows are worth keeping and which are only unprofitable "boarders." In many neighborhoods the parents of the pupils have been organized into agricultural clubs and have begun to take an active and eager interest in all the work of the school. On the long winter evenings the parents and pupils have frequently met in one of the schoolhouses to take part in and watch an old-fashioned spelling bee, based on lists of 500 common words sent out at the beginning of the year by the county superintendent. Especially interesting and important is the plan to keep the schools—or at least the school activities—in evidence all through the summer months. With that end in view, a large number of garden clubs were organized a year ago, on a basis which would keep the children interested, enable them to apply their newly acquired knowledge, and put a more or less definite financial reward up for them to try for. Each member of one of the country school garden clubs rented from his parents last spring, at the regular rate prevailing in the neighborhood, a small piece of land for cultivation of which he was to be entirely responsible. All the money resulting from the sale of garden products grown on that piece of land was to belong to him. By way of adding additional zest to the competition among the schools and among the individual pupils, a series of prizes were awarded re- W A recent Vedrines, the ranks as high said that Jules involved "the and skill." Vedrines f stons during the unspecified wa reports were r will dispose of War Medal Halts C A recent copy of the Paris Journal Office Vedrines, the aviator, in a list of men awarded ranks as high in France as the Victoria Cross in said that Jules Vedrines had volunteered for sex, involved "the most absolute contempt of danger and skill." Vedrines for some reason has been the victi sions during the war. Humors declared that he h unspecified way, and it was also stated that he reports were revived later, and were believed by will dispose of them forever. War Medal Halts Calumny A recent copy of the Paris Journal Officiel contained the name of Vedrines, the aviator, in a list of men awarded the military medal, which ranks as high in France as the Victoria Cross in England. The nomination said that Jules Vedrines had volunteered for seven special missions which involved "the most absolute contempt of danger and remarkable coolness and skill." Vedrines for some reason has been the victim of calumny on two occasions during the war. Humors declared that he had been a "traitor" in some unspecified way, and it was also stated that he had been shot. These reports were revived later, and were believed by many. His military medal will dispose of them forever. An evening paper having printed his citation and added a few lines of HEN little Johnnie Jones of Niles Center, Cook county, Ill., reaches the little red schoolhouse these fine mornings he does not place a big red apple on the desk of dear teacher. Instead, Johnnie takes a couple of fresh eggs from each pocket of his coat. Behind a table at the front of the schoolroom the secretary of MEMBER Cook Co. School Field & Garden CLUB WALTER WATCHENTHELY CLEARED $100 ON TOMATOES --- American Patience Tried sympathy for one who had been so basely maligned, Vedrines wrote a few words of thanks to the editor: "Thank you above all for the honor of my four children. For the love of my country and mine, I have always done my duty. I do it as others do it, and shall always do it when and how I am wanted. You may be sure that those who are pleased to tarnish me have never faced danger." Although his domain, which consists or two separate portions, lying 30 miles apart in northern Germany, and having an area of only 433 square miles, Prince Frederic of Waldeck-Pyrmont rules with all the pomp and ceremony which characterizes the courts of the great powers. The king of Italy always carries his crown with him wherever he goes, and frequently dons it when he reviews his troops on ceremonial parades. MABER, BAUTMAN SPECIALIZED IN ASTERS AND RECEIVED $62.50 cently for the garden club work done last summer. There were five prizes of $100 in gold each, one awarded to that school in each of the five divisions which stood first in the progress it had made in agricultural education and in the results of its agricultural work. This money will be spent in the purchase of an agricultural library, a Babcock tester, a vegetable canning outfit, or some other agricultural apparatus which is to become a part of the permanent equipment of the school. There were also awarded five silver cups, one for the pupil, boy or girl, in each of the five divisions which secured the best and biggest results in the actual agricultural work undertaken as part of the school course. It is a striking evidence of the cosmopolitan character of the population of Chicago and Cook county that the individual prize winners among the rural school pupils for the year 1915 should be, respectively, of German, Italian, Dutch, and Hungarian parentage. There is not a Yankee among the lot. The prize rural school of the whole county is undoubtedly that in Niles township. Every pupil in this school, which was taught by Seth Shepherd, individually planted and took care of a garden or raised a field crop of some kind. Each The friendship of the United States is one of the greatest assets of the British, according to Sir Gilbert Parker, who in the course of a recent interview had much praise for the American government and the policy it has adopted in the present war. He said in part: "There has never been a war in modern times when a neutral nation did not challenge a belligerent nation because of its interference with neutral rights. The United States has certainly been greatly tried by our orders in council. There has been, indeed, a series of difficulties. In this business of neutral rights the American people have been called the pedants. There may be pedants among them, but beneath all is a deep-seated respect for international law, for the keeping of treaties, for a perfect observance of the rules of civilization. "From the beginning I have thought that the United States took a course almost inevitable in her position. Here is a conglomerate population. The war was a European business. What did we do in 1870 when France, our then friend, was set upon by Germany? The American people loathe war; so far they have stood out; only an overpowering sense of duty would drive them into war. "We have sensationalized our own shortcomings; we have overemphasized our own stolidity; we have had our family jers in public; we have, to paraphrase a mordant epigram, wheeled our council table into the street apparently indifferent to the fact that neutral nations like the Uait- pupil also kept an exact account of his expenses, including rent for the land occupied, and, after selling his product, figured his gross receipts and net profits. The twenty-nine pupils of this school, whose ages range between ten and fourteen years, earned between them a net profit of $1,185.25, with total expenses of $191. The largest amounts earned by individuals were $105.10 and $102.16, and it is noteworthy that in each case the successful pupil was a girl. Little Alma Kutz, thirteen years of ago, the first prize winner, made her money from the sale of tomatoes and asters grown on one-eighth of an acre. All the work of planting and harvesting the crops she did herself, with the exception of the first plowing of the land early in the spring. She prepared hotbeds for her tomato plants, and made a covering of window glass for them. Next she bought 200 small flowerpots, and when the tomato plants were well up transplanted them into the pots. The twenty-nine pupils of this school, whose ages range between ten and fourteen years, earned between them a net profit of $1,185.25, with total expenses of $191. The largest earnings earned by individuals were $105.10 and $102.16, and it is noteworthy that in each case the successful pupil was a girl. Little Alma Kutz, thirteen years of ago, the first prize winner, made her money from the sale of tomatoes and asters grown on one-eighth of an acre. All the work of planting and harvesting the crops she did herself, with the exception of the first plowing of the land early in the spring. She prepared hotbeds for her tomato plants, and made a covering of window glass for them. Next she bought 200 small flowerpots, and when the tomato plants were well up transplanted them into the pots. While the plants were growing she marked off the plat into rows thirty inches apart, and a short time later transplanted the tomato plants from the pots to the plat. The next few weeks she was busy cultivating the plants, keeping the rows entirely free of weeds. When the plants had spread out so much that she could not boe them any more she went between the rows and pulled out the weeds with her hands. About the twentieth of June there were many nice ripe tomatoes on the vines and she gathered her first box, which she sold for $1. As fast as the tomatoes ripened she picked them and packed them carefully into crates, and every day her father carried them in to the Chicago market along with products from his own truck garden. In all she gathered 225 boxes of tomatoes, which brought her $113. On a part of her plat she planted asters late in the season and from the sale of these she realized $9, finding a ready market for all she could offer to the florist shops of Chicago. The flowers were shipped in fresh by parcel post each evening. Her total expenses were $16.90 for the two crops, thus leaving her a net profit of $105.10. This money she has loaned to her father at 6 per cent interest, and she expects next season to double the amount of her land and her income. tience Tried ed States were being influenced against us by evidence provided by ourselves. "They are not averse to their government bringing pressure to bear upon Great Britain in regard to the blockade and all the questions involved in it; but war against Great Britain has never been in their minds, while at the same time there were circumstances which might very easily have drawn them into war with Germany after the sinking of the Lusitania. They have not forgotten Manila and what the British fleet did there, in aid of Admiral Dewey, to defeat German purposes against the United States. "I think the governments of both countries have preserved the very highest traditions of diplomacy. Never has diplomatic correspondence been maintained on a higher level, and never the firm thing said with greater good feeling on both sides. "We have tried our friends in the United States greatly; we have tested their confidence in us to the full." "We shall do well to remember that the people of the United States must, sooner or later, be a vast controlling factor in the destinies of modern nations. There is the population; there is the wealth; there is the character. The Civil war showed what that character is; when an occasion again sets the test, it will employ itself to the supreme advantage of the world. It will be well for us, while preserving principle, to remember that friendship with the United States is one of the greatest assets in this time of our trouble and poignant endeavor." And been so basely maligned, Vedrines wrote a few litor: I for the honor of my four children. For the love I have always done my duty. I do it as others do when and how I am wanted. You may be sure and to tarnish me have never faced danger." which consists of two separate portions, lying 30 Germany, and having an area of only 433 square f Waldeck-Pyrmont rules with all the pomp andizes the courts of the great powers. Home Town Helps Home May Be Made as Comfortable as One Erected in More Advantageous Position. When building on an inside lot a number of complications, not found in a corner house, will arise. The corner house has unobstructed views from the windows on two sides, while the house on the inside lot is likely to have but one. This fact necessitates careful planning in locating the living room, front entrance and porch. The location of the living room may develop the question of a choice between a western exposure, which is desirable, or windows, which are a necessity. Since from the standpoint of health, as well as of comfort, it is essential to secure the maximum of sun and air in preference to other considerations, the living room should extend across the front of the house. High windows, if neighboring houses are near, may be placed at the sides to admit air and light, and will exclude unattractive views. With the living room extending across the front of the house, the correct location of the entrance becomes a problem. A middle entrance is not desirable, since it would make the living room a common thoroughfare or else necessitate a division in it. A satisfactory solution is to place the entrance at one corner. By this arrangement the entrance hall may be so divided from the living room as to indicate its separateness, yet in a manner not to detract from the apparent size of the room or obstruct in any way the view. While the ideal location of the porch is seldom on the front of the house, facing the street, it is generally preferable to place it there when building on an inside lot. The suggestion of privacy so essential to the successful porch may be obtained by shielding it from the street by a parapet and flower boxes. The steps and entrance to the porch may be arranged with good effect at the end, thus giving to it added privacy with an unbroken stretch of lawn in front. LAWN REQUIRES MUCH CARE Must Not Be Neglected If One Would Have a Really Suitable Adjunct to Home. In order to keep our lawns beautiful, they must have constant care. Too often the lawn is cared for only during the growing season, when in reality it should be cared for during the whole year. Whenever the lawn needs fertilizing, put on very fine, well-rotted manure soon after the ground becomes frozen in the fall. Let it lay on the lawn all winter, and rake it off in the spring as soon as active growth takes place. Be sure and use well-rotted manure, because fresh manure is apt to heat and kill the grass roots. During an open winter, the grass is subject to a drying-out process which tends to kill the roots. This can be helped by sprinkling the lawn often. Weeds, dandelions, etc., infest the lawn whenever the grass has become thin. These thin places can be remedied a great deal by sowing grass seed very early in the spring and raking it in well. Young grass will start growing very early, and in this way, it will get ahead of the weeds. E. F. McKune, Colorado Agricultural College, Fort Collins, Colorado. Melbourne. City That Planned. There is and always has been a great amount of public spirit in Melbourne, due, in large part, to the Scotch element that has predominated from the beginning. "The first citizens, led by Scots, as a rule, set to work with magnificent faith in the future. A city was planned worthy of being the capital of ten million people, and the public buildings were designed on the same generous scale. The soil on the site was deep and rich; that suggested tree planting, and most of the streets are today relieved by handsome foliage and the parks which ring the city round have trees worthy of the forests of Europe. The avenue of elms in Fitzroy Gardens certainly represents that tree at its best."—Bishop E. E. Hoss in the Dallas News. Recovering Radium. What is known as "radium" is a radium salt, usually either radium bromide or radium chloride, sometimes radium sulphate. Tiny grains of these salts are extremely precious, and are usually sealed up in glass bulbs. The radium in one of the first bulbs that were received in London had a curious history. A physician in Portland place was applying the bulb to a patient when he accidentally let it fall and a moment after crushed it under his foot. The value of the radium to the physician was very great. He removed his shoes and cut out a square of his valuable carpet. He had shoes and carpet burned, and out of the ashes refined the original radium salt. It was placed in a new applicator and is in use today. "Grace seems to take a deep intere t in yachting, doesn't she?" "Yes; she is quite carried away with it." "And she knows all those nautical terms, too." "Well, why shouldn't she? Her f ather started life as deckhand, you know." No Joke. "What do you think of China's turn ing its president into an emperor?" "I think it is a crowning mistake." BROADWAY The Beautiful Hotel Kupper, where Colored Waiters Give Splendid Service. The Rumely Products Co. Building, North Kansas City. AFRO AMERICAN INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT COMPANY MOVES TO 1516 E. 18TH ST. NOW IN THEIR NEW OFFICES Kansas City's oldest and best established Negro real estate and employment firm has been doing business near Tenth and McGee streets for the past twelve years and has built up the largest business of its kind West of the Mississippi river. When this company opened business the majority of Negroes in Kansas City lived in alleys, over barns, in basements and shacks. By the guarantee plan originated by Mr. Fortune J. Weaver, the president and general manager, a house was purchased here and another rented there in desirable locations. This opened the way for others and by gradually adding to their holdings Negroes now own many modern homes in choice districts, many of them along the park and boulevard system. Have Never Sold a Piece of Property With a Faulty Title. Out of the hundreds of homes that have been sold by this company not one has had a faulty title. Protection for Home Buyers. Some of the reasons that this corporation has succeeded in gaining the confidence of the Negroes of Kansas City: First, because when they rent or buy from the Afro-American they are kept employed so they can meet their obligations; second, when this mortgage comes due the Afro-Americ can sees to it that their mortgage is extended or renewed. Tne New Offices. They are up to date in every particular. A separate waiting room for women and men so that the most modest lady need not be embarrassed by coming to the office for employment or other business. The office is equipped for making out all kinds of contracts and legal papers. The equipment consist of Smith-Premier typewriter, Burroughs adding machine, mimeograph and Shapinggraph check protector, and so forth. The clerks and salesmen will treat you courteously. NEW LOCATION 1516 E. 18TH ST. Home phone East 802; Bell East 782 ARGENTINE. KANSAS. Bv. MRS OPHELIA JACKSON Mr. and Mrs. Roy Freeman left Sunday for a three weeks' visit in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. There was a splendid attendance at both morning and evening services at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Bowles preached a soul stirring sermon in the morning from the text: "Whom seek ye?" John 18-5. Theme: "The Trial and Arrest of Jesus." Mrs. Kelly, who has been indisposed for two weeks, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. George Tucker left Tuesday night for Otterville, Mo., to be at the bedside of their daughter Delta Points, who is dangerously ill Mr. Tywater is ill with pneumonia at his home, 2417 Silver avenue. The three clubs of St. Paul church that served dinner Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, are meeting with such success that they sell out before 12:30. They serve chicken dinners for 10 cents and 15 cents, and recently they have been unable to serve the people who have attended. The ladies of the Second Baptist church will serve a turkey dinner April 1. The proceeds will be used to re-model the basement of the church. --- EUGENE H. BLAKE. Republican nominee for Comptroller, is president of the Blake Realty Company. He was born in Kansas City, June 10, 1868. Graduate of the Kansas City Ward school and High School, and of the Kemper Military Academy at Boonville, Mo. Except for two years that he was in Oregon as the land examiner for the Lombard Investment Company, he has lived in Kansas City all his life. He is engaged in the real estate business, and has been president of the Real Estate Board for a number of years. He has never held a public office, but has taken an active part in politics, as a member of the city and county committees, treasurer and vice chairman of those committees. He is married, and lives at the Hotel Lucerne. WHIT- NIGHT RIDER IS KILLED BY COLORED MAN. Valdosto, Ga., March 17.—Barney Newsome, Jr., a young white farmer from Clyatville, as a member of a white cap party on the night of February 10, attempting to run away from the neighborhood Rev. Will Clark, a Nego. Clark fired a load of bird shot into Newsome's body and Newsome died in a hospital here on March 3. The shooting of Newsome was not cleared up until his family made a statement concerning his connection with the white cap party. Newsome was married and the father of one child. Another member of the party was wounded by Clark, who made his escape and is still at liberty. MASONS VISITING THE SICK There is nothing more to the credit of a Mason than visiting the sick brothers. A brother confined to his room for many days is often helped more by a vist from a member of his lodge than by the doctor's medicines. Don't sit down by him and whine but with a cheering conversation lead his mind away from his troubles. It is not necessary to tell him he looks badly, and that you sympathize with him in his affliction—his glass to truly tells him the first and your visit and friendly words show your interest in him. Don't complain to him of anything that may have gone amiss in the lodge, or over your own affairs, but tell him of pleasant happenings and show by your looks that all is well, and that the world is better and brighter and growing more so every cycle of the sun. Let the magnetism of your own soul create brightness and happiness in his. Remember the old adage that "iron sharpeneth iron so does the face of man his friends." If you do these things your visit will be a blessing and your hour well spent, but if you can't you had better remain away, and within the shades of your own surroundings nurse the gloomy rumblings of unsatisfied selfishness—Portland Advocate. "Let George Do It" Boys,But Be Sure to Give Him the Broom "Let George Do It" Boys,But Be Sure to Give Him the Broom CITY HALL GEO. H. EDWARDS House cleaning day April 4th John H. Atwood (Prominent Democrat) said in an address the other night "April 5th you will see Cotton-tails jumping out of every window at the City Hall making for the tall timber. FOREST GREEN, MISSOURI. Sunday services were well attended. The pastor preached a fine sermon Sunday morning. A good collection was taken....Mrs. Rachel Blakey, the beloved wife of Mr. Isaiah Blakey, de- parted this life Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p. m., at the age of 59 years. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist church of Forest Green 27 years, and a Christian for 33 years. She was a consistent Christian, a de- voted mother, loving wife....Rev. A. L. Flounoy of Glasgow, Mo., ex-pastor, preached her funeral. The pastor, Rev. W. H. Davis, conducted the cerm- ony. A husband, eleven children, a number of relatives and friends mourn her demise. Burial was made in Bent- ley's cemetery....Miss Margarete Casen celebrated her twenty-first birthday, March 17. A number of her intimate friends were her guests. The parlor was beautifully decorated in green. After several hours of greet- ings, a five-course luncheon was served. She was the recipient of many valuable presents of which she is very thankful to her many friends. MOBERLY, MISSOURI By Mrs. W. H. Davis Sunday services at Grant Chapel A. M. E. church were well attended. Revival meetings are still in progress. Rev. Leach assisting Rev. Ponder, and six additions for the week. Pilgrim Rest services were well attended. Three additions Sunday.....Second Baptist church services were well attended. Rev. L. M. Curtis of Macon, Mo., filled the pulpit. Sunday school was largely attended and is still increasing.....Mrs. Givens, national missionary from Africa, gave a splendid lecture on the ways and customs of different African tribes.....Miss O. Blass of Quincy, Ill., was the guest Saturday and Sunday of her sisters, Mesdames S. Washington and Mariah Harvey.....Mrs. Wm. Payne spent Saturday and Sunday in Higbee the guest of Mesdames Maggie Gaines and Jane Turner.....Little Fannie Hurley was severely burned Saturday noon by turning over a pot of hot coffee.....Nellie Kitchen remains on the sick Courtesy "The Liberal News." House cleaning day Ap address the other night "April at the City Hall making" for th list....Miss Maggie Boyd was severely injured at Maybell, Monday, March 13....The Calendar Club met at the residence of Mrs. C. B. Kirbey....Rev. J. H. Downey has accepted the call as pastor of the Second Baptist church....Golden Spray Court No. 102 gave an entertainment at which time a beautiful chair was given to the lucky person....Mrs. Mattie Saunders of Chicago, Ill., has returned home, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. E. Norman, with whom the latter will make her future home....Mrs. Bell Cropp is able to be out again....Mr. Geo. Holliday is improving....Onward Star Commandery No. 11, K. T. are making great preparations for their Easter services. LA GRANGE, MISSOURI. Mrs. Mose Brown is seriously ill....Charlie Holder is home from Davenport, la.. where he has been visiting his grandmother....Captain Thomas was in the city Tuesday....Rev. Page was a visitor in several homes Monday afternoon....Mrs. Carrie Kincaid and Mrs. May Moore visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tood Sunday....Mrs. Viola Woods returned to her home in Burlington, la., last week....Mrs. Ed Bailey is improving at this writing. .Rev. E. Green will fill his pulpit Sunday at Green chapel Baptist church....The social given Saturday night for the benefit of the Sunday school was attended by all the Sunday school children. We have a large Sunday school. ROSEDALE, KANSAS. The funeral of Frank Abernathy was held Tuesday. Mr. Abernathy had been a resident of this city for many years. His wife and son William, survive.... Elmer Craig has gone to Sioux City, Ia., where he has been employed and is residing with his MAYSVILLE, MISSOURI. Rev. C. L. Holly left St. Joseph, Mo. for Maysville, and went to the home of Mr. H. O. Williams, who owns and operates one of the best garages in the city. He is also an agent for the Lexington car and is doing a good business. On Sunday Rev. Holly preached at the Colored school house to a large congregation and was entertained at the home of Mr. Frank Haskell, who owns a splendid ten-room house and 340 acres of good land. Mr. L. L. Wilson also owns a fine farm and eleven-room house and is a stauchn subscriber to the Kansas City Sun... Miss Hathaway, the teacher at the Colored school, is a graduate of Lincoln Institute and her school work is appreciated by all her patrons... Miss Ada Drazen returned home from Chicago. She will remain here a few months....Miss Agnes Wilson will return home next Friday, having finished her term of school at Plattsburg, Mo....Miss O. H. Williams returned home last week from Kentucky, where she visited her mother....Mr. Scott and his daughter, Miss Linnie Scott, were in St. Joseph shopping this week. TROY. KANSAS The trustee rally at the A. M. E. church last Sunday was a great success, spiritually and financially... The German and Russian clubs did exceedingly well under the direction of Mr. Joe Lee aand Mrs. Hannah Martin. The Germans were defeated by the Russians. The Germans raised $100 and the Russians $108, and the trustees $48, making a total of $256 for the rally, which is remarkably well for Troy, considering the size of the town and members of the church. Long live the Russians... Those who attended the rally from out of town were: Mrs. Florence Hughes, Mrs. M. W. Webster and children and Mr. Richard Galbreath of St. Joe. Mr. John Gorman and Mr. Bailey of Elwood, Messrs. Hammond, Rogers and Starr of Highland, Kas, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker of St. Joseph... Mr. George Wakefield, who has been ill for several months, passed away Monday morning and was buried Tues Boys, But Be Sure to April 4th John H. Atwood (Pro il 5th you will see Cotton-tails ne tall timber. sister, Mrs. Elnore Wilkerson. . There will be baptizing at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church next Sunday. Communion will also be administered in the afternoon. All services will be conducted by Rev. Williams. day afternoon in Mount Olive cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. A. Woods at the A. M. E. church. He is survived by two brothers, Wm. Wakefield and Bert Wakefield; one sister, Mrs. Lelia Davis, and three nieces, Mrs. P. D. Davis, Mrs. Florence Jackson and Mrs. Ruby Davis, all of whom were present at the funeral with the exception of Wm. Wakefield.....Mr. Harry Davis and Miss Essie Davis and Mr. Sam Davis of Wathena also attended the funeral of George Wakefield.....Mrs. Georgia Montgomery and children of Kansas City, Mo, who have spent the past three months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor, returned to her home Monday.....John Taylor of St. Joseph visited his brother and sister, Wm. Taylor and Miss Anna D. Taylor, from Saturday until Tuesday....The food sale given by Mrs. Mollie Brown last Saturday for the benefit of the trustees was largely attended and everything was sold. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. By REV. P. C. CREWS. After a very pleasant session of the presiding elder's council, presided over by Bishop H. B. Parks in St. James church, St. Louis, a few days ago, the writer passed on to Tebbets to hold quarterly meeting. In St. Louis Rev. W. H. Peck and Rev. W. S. Brook, Rev. S. L. Brooks, T. L. Watson and Rev. Anderson honored us with their presence. Dr. B. F. Watson of Washington, D. C., called and spoke to the council by request of Bishop Parks. The reception to the bishop and coun The warm spring sunshine days are here. The trees, grass and flowers that have been asleep all winter under snow and cold all winter are awakening and with them brings forth' life, live, hatred, malice and strife. He who is without sin or fault that can read his or her titles clear to the throne, let them cast the first stone...Mrs. Callie Matthews of Bathsheba chapter O. E. S. was commissioned deputy grand matron of Montana by R. G. Matron Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of Missouri and jurisdiction...Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McGinnis gave a dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. M. A. Green, who leaves the 25th for Honolulu...Miss Fannie Fitzgerald was a guest of Mrs. Ada Salisbury for Sunday morning breakfast...The Helena district conference and Sunday school convention will hold its fourth annual session in Bute April 15 to 27. Delegates from all over the state will be present and also from Lewiston and Pocatella, Idaho...Miss Fannie Fitzgerald has returned to Helena after three years' absence in the East...Miss Lena Dorsey was elected as delegate to the district conference to be held in Butte April 25...The K. of P. will hold their first annual sermon at St. James A. M. E. church March 26...Mrs. Will Mason had as her guest Miss Fannie Fitzgerald to Sunday dinner...The Eastern Star chapters will entertain their friends who so royally helped them in their minstrel show on the 23d...Little Mrs. Annabell Crump, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Oliver will arrive in Helena to make her home here, from Auxvasse, Mo...Mrs. C. J. Dorsey entertained Mrs. M. A. Green before her departure for Honolulu...Mrs. Dinah Brooks won her case before a jury of white men against a white man in five minutes...Mr. Goe, Lee, sr., was in the city for days visiting his family. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA A concert company under the direction of Prof. Charles E. Haynes is busy rehearsing preparatory to going on the road soon. Rev. and Mrs. Give Him the Broom CITY HALL minent Democrat) said in an jumping out of every window cil by Dr. Peck and the ladies of St. James was all that could be expected. At Columbia we spoke to the Ladies' Home Missionary Society. The reports were good and the reception enjoyed by all. Dr. and Mrs. Tillman were present. The missionary ladies and other societies of St. Charles invited us to be their guest of honor March 17. The program rendered and refreshments served was all that could be desired. Rev. and Mrs. Alexander were present. We close the quarter at Jonesburg March 26 and return to Columbia. Coleman of St. Louis, leaders of the Holiness band, will make Lincoln their headquarters...Lincoln and vicinity was visited by an unusually heavy wind storm Tuesday night and much damage done...Mt. Zion Baptist church, Twelfth and F streets, Rev. B. Hillman, D.D., pastor...First A. M. E. church, Ninth and C streets, Rev. Payne, D.D., pastor...Newman M. E. church, Eighth and J streets, Rev. A. W. Talbot, pastor...Christian church, Twenty-third and P streets, Rev. J. McWilliams, pastor...Ernest Graves has returned home from Iowa where he was attending dental college. Mr. Graves was to have graduated this spring but owing to illness was hampered...Rev. B. Hillman's illness has changed for the better, as he is reported on the mend and his congregation is rejoicing with the hopes of seeing him in the pulpit again...M. A. E. Hale went to Kansas City, Kas., last week on business...The men's rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday raised $21.65...The funeral of Edna Hill, who died last Friday was held at Brown & Doyle's undertaking parls Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Talbott of Newman M. E. church, preached. ELMER E. LOWER. Republican nominee for alderman from the Tenth ward, is manager of the credit department of the Guernsey & Murray Grocery Company, which position he has held for fourteen years. His family consists of a wife and four children. Mr. Lower was born near Sedalia, Mo., July 8, 1875. He was educated in the public schools of Pettis county, Miseouri, and attended Westminster college, Fulton, Mo., and the Odessa college and business institute. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Rotary Club. He has never held an elective office. REPUBLICAN TICKET. George H. Edwards, president Edwards-Ludwig-Fuller Jewelry Co. Comptroller Eugene H. Blake, president Blake Realty Co. J. H. Speas, president Speas & Godsoe Grocery Co. Charles O. LaRue, president LaRue Ptg. Co. Linville L. Adams, superintendent Kansas City District of the Met ropolitan Ins. Co. J. H. Frame, president Pantagraph Ptg. Co. Emil Dorn, president Dorn Cleaning Dyeing Co. Edgar B. Harrington, superintendent Missouri Valley Guide Press. Henry D. Faxon, president Faxon Gallagher Drug Co. Members Lower House Ward. Name. Business 1—John B. Lawrence. ...Accountant 2—John Z. Sterrett. ...Retail Cigars 3—G. W. Duvall. ...Lawyer 4—Amos Townsend. ...Lawyer 5—J. R. Lasson. ...Boilermaker 6—N. B. Hatch. ...Retail Grocer 7—Chas. P. Wodbury. ...Lawyer 8—Frank Seeley. ...Real Estate 9—Edward E. Canham. jr. ...Grocer 10—Elmer E. Lower. ... Mgr. Credit Dept, Guernsey-Murray 11—H. M. Fletcher. ...Life Insurance 12— 13—W. M. Knoop. ...Real Estate 14—Allan T. Finnell. ...Attorney 15—Edwin V. Simons. Photo Engraver 16—E. L. Winn. ...General Contractor Republican Platforms The Republicans of Kansas City in convention assembled, renew their allegiance to those principles of good government and clean and efficient administration, municipal, state and national, for which the party has stood since its organization. Two years more of Shannon-Jost maladministration furnishes additional proof of the necessity for a new city charter, so urgently demanded by the Republicans of Kansas City two years ago. We insist that the vital issue of the present campaign is that raised by the overwhelming demand of our citizens for a simplified form of government, in harmony with the spirit of the times, and tending to promote the rapid growth and prosperity of the city. Each additional year proves the inadequacy of the present charter to the city's necessities. The provision for the election of the members of the upper house for a period of four years, and the holding over of one-half the members of that body after the election of a new administration, has the effect of enabling the members of the minority party in the upper house to obstruct public business, and thereby the people are prevented from having their expressed will executed. The creation of numerous boards, the continuance of the ward system in its present form, the unnecessary number of aldermen, meeting but once a week, have proved expensive, burdensome and inefficient. The members of the council have neither the time nor the opportunity to give citizens a proper hearing on matters of public interest, and the business of the city can not be transacted expeditiously or with a due regard to the requirements of the city. We again pledge the nomininess of the Republican party, when elected, immediately to cause to be prepared and submitted to the voters a new charter, which shall contain substantially the provisions set forth in the Republican city platform of 1914, known as "the Kansas City Plan." Briefly stated, this plan provides that the only elective officers shall be a mayor and two houses of legislation, consisting of not more than five members each, who are to give their entire time to the public service, and each member of the council shall be the head of one city departments and responsible for its management. That for the purpose of a more economical administration the numerous departments of municipal service shall be so reduced and consolidated as not to exceed the number of members of the common council. This plan can be adopted without either state legislation or any modification of the constitution. It gives to the people immediately, on the one hand, the benefits of a simplified form of government, and on the other hand, preserves the safeguards required by the state constitution to protect the revenues of the city from being squandered and its credit from being impaired. We denounce the present Shannon-Jost administration of our city's affairs under which conditions have become intolerable, and from the body of our citizenship of all political parties has come an urgent demand for a change. The restoration of the "spoils system" by the discharge of competent civil service employees in the city government and the substitution of Shannon-Jost political henchmen by means of fraudulent and manipulated examinations, shamelessly conducted in violation of law, has become a public scandal and has filled the city hall with incompetent employees whose services have been of little value but of great expense to the city. We promise the people that when our nominees are elected, such employees as have been dishonestly placed in public positions, by dishonest examinations, or through evasions of the civil service act, will be immediately removed and their places filled by means of eligible lists honestly created by a fair and impartial board of civil service. The Republicans of Kansas City believe that it is the first duty of public officials to obey the will of the people. After careful consideration of the public necessities for the purpose of protecting the material welfare and the desires of the people for public improvements in various parts of the city, the mayor and common council were authorized to issue bonds for the purpose of raising funds to construct a number of public improvements deemed to be of vital importance to the growth and prosperity of the city. Influenced solely by partisan motives, and divided into two factions of wrangling ward workers, the Shannon-Jost administration has embroiled the city in an unseemly quarrel over the distribution of jobs, and has failed, neglected and refused to carry out the will of the people by proceeding with any of the improvements mentioned. We pledge our nominees, when elected, to proceed immediately to take up and deal with each one of the bond propositions separately, for which the people have voted, without reference to any other, and to pass all the necessary ordinances to carry out in good faith and in their true spirit, the wishes of the people clearly expressed by such vote, having due regard to the importance of the public interests involved and the necessity for an economical expenditure of the proceeds derived from the sale of the bonds. All of the bond proposals, except No. 8, which were submitted to the people at the late bond election, are clear and explicit, and the public improvements therein specified should be made as expeditiously as possible under the law. And to this we pledge the nominees of this convention. By reason of the fact that by the exercise of the grossest deception by the Shannon-Jost administration, the eighth proposal, providing for the sale of bonds for the improvement of the approaches to the Union Station, was submitted to the people in such form as to mislead them as to the real purpose and intent of said proposition, and to leave entirely in doubt the wishes o the people as expressed in said election. No one is able to determine the real intent and meaning of the ordinance. The only fair and honest thing to do is to resubmit these questions to the people in plain language so that every voter will know for what he is voting, and be able to express his will thereon. We favor adequate station approaches, and we pledge the people that we will, not later than the date of the proposed charter election, submit to a vote of the people, in alternative form, the character and extent of the proposed improvement, and the method of payment therefor, in order that the wishes of the people may be clearly expressed. We submit to the people whether the Shannon-Jost administration which has publicly admitted and boasted of the fact that it knowingly deceived the people in this respect, entitles it to be further trusted by our citizens in he execution of important public improvements. Kansas City is at the threshold of the greatest period of prosperity in its history. In order to keep pace with its sister cities the administration of its public affairs must be conducted on practical methods so that the revenue of the city can be conserved and used for the public benefits rather than for the benefit of politicians or special interests. When elected, our nominees will at all times be vigilant in their efforts to make public service corporations comply with their contracts with the city. We promise that no ordinance shall be passed granting a new franchise or extending an old one which does not fully protect the rights of the people, both with regard to efficient service and the cost thereof, and no general franchise will be put into effect unless ratified by vote of the people. Two terms as president were enough for Washington, father of his country, but the mighty Henry L. Jost has had two terms as mayor and comes back for a third, alleging the city can not get along without him. This city grew before he was thought of and will after he has been retired in April. This city has given him nearly $2,000,000 more in the last four years than in any previous period of the same length in the city's history. What has he done with it? What benefit have you received? Look at your tax receipts and see how your personal taxes have increased.