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For Real Easter Bargains Read All the Advertisements in This Issue of The Sun VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 33. S. Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha" By Combined Choruses of Western University and Allen Chapel At Allen Chapel, Good Friday, April 21st Under the Direction of R. G. Jackson. ORCHESTRA OF 16 PIECES Under Direction of Major N. Clark Smith. SOLOISTS: MISS EFFIE GRANT, Soprano MRS. EMMA COLLINS PAYNE, Contralto MR. F. J. WORK, Tenor MR. LEMUEL RUSSEL, Baritone MISS BUELAH DOUGLASS, Organist MISS EVA MOORE, Pianist MISS JOYCE DORSEY, Pianist Promoted by the Senior and Junior Ushers' Board. Program begins promptly at 8:15. Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. THE GOLDEN WEST. AN INTERESTING REVIEW OF THE PEOPLE, TOWNS AND POSSIBILITIES OF THE GREAT WESTERN SEC TION OF OUR COUNTRY. The Colored Americans Making Good in the Far West and a Steady Stream of Desirable Immigration Now Pouring Into That Splendid Country With Its Wonderful Possibilities. Chapter 14. As recounted in our last chapter, we left bolsterous Butte, the great mining city, for the beautiful little city of Billings, which is characterized by its inhabitants as "the peerless princess of the plains," and is indeed one of the most beautiful towns we visited on our tour. At Logan we had the pleasure of meeting Royal Grand Matron Haley of St. Louis, enroute to the same city, and we were met at the station upon arriving there about 7:30 p. m. by a large delegation of the Masonic family. The Royal Grand Matron was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCave and the Grand Secretary and myself escorted to the leading hotel of the city, where we were very kindly received by the manager and immediately became the cynosure of all eyes of the guests seated in the lobby. After we were shown to our rooms we received a call from the manager that on account of some prejudice existing in the city it would be necessary to serve us our meals in our rooms, which was immediately resented by both the Grand Secretary and myself, but we decided to remain there over night, and the next morning we called the Worshipful Master of the lodge, Brother Emanuel Reed, whose portrait, oy the way, appears in the official proceedings of the past year, and insisted that quarters be secured for us among our own people, and he very graciously invited us to become his guests, which we accepted. We drove out to his home for breakfast where we were served a magnificent repast by his charming wife. We also had the pleasure of having at breakfast the Rev. Robert House and wife, who are doing a magnificent work in this splendid city. He is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church and one of the most elo- PROF. ROBERT G. JACKSON The race's musical wizard, who will conduct the rendition of "Hiawatha" by the combined choruses of Western University and Allen Chapel at Allen Chapel, Good Friday, April 21, at 8 p. m. quent and scholarly men of the state, as well as a dignified gentleman. After a delightful drive over the city in company with the Grand Secretary, Rev. House, the Worshipful Master and Brother Jefferson Davis, the owner of the automobile, who we regret to say died shortly after our visit to the city, were were taken to dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown. Mrs. Brown is a former Kansas City girl, a singer of rare ability and the former wife of Roy Gibbs, one of our best known musicians. They have a beautiful home and Mrs. Brown The Kansas City Sun is one of the most substantial colored men in the city. We also met Mrs. Emma Gleaton, who is now Mrs. Harts, also Mrs. Mattle Myers, Mrs. Gus Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Overman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Browning, Mamie Graham and one or two others whose names we do not recall just now, who are either former residents of Kansas City or have relatives here. Dumas lodge No. 82 is one of the best posted ritualistic lodges in the jurisdiction, and under Brother Reed it has made wonderful progress. We also met here Robert Riffles of R. T. Coles lodge No. 86, for whom the lodges did so much in 1915. In the afternoon in company with the Grand Secretary, who is also Grand Patron, and the Grand Matron we visited the chapter, composed of representative women of the city, and spent a very pleasant hour and at night attended a full dress reception given in honor of the visiting grand officers, which was one of the most pretentious affairs we had attended during our term as Grand Master. The Grand Matron delivered a magnificent address and after remarks by the Grand Secretary and the writer a delightful banquet was served at which more than 200 plates were laid. The next morning bright and early Brother Davis and his automobile were at our residence to carry us to the station, and on Saturday morning we left for Denver, 716 miles away, where we arrived about 8:30 Sunday morning. After securing hotel accommodations and removing the stains of travel, we went out to Shorter chapel, expecting to hear Rev. Henry M. Collins of Tacoma, Wash., a former Kansas Cityan, who was announced to preach, but we were disappointed, as his train was late and he failed to reach the citp on time. But we heard a very interesting sermon by the pastor, Dr. R. L. Pope, who leads his conference delegation to the general conference. We also met Rev. A. M. Ward, presiding elder, and his charming wife, who was formerly secretary of the Yates Y. W. C. A. of Kansas City, Kas. Upon their insistence we were compelled to make some remarks to the large congregation, which were apparently well received. Here we met many old friends. Among them Grand Master Titus Rector, Grand Secretary Wm. Sprague, Past Grand Master F. T. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Thrower, who are very prominent in Denver society; Mrs. Byrd, widow of Rev. Samuel W. Byrd, who pastored in Missouri many years ago; our old school mate, Charles Clark, formerly of Chillicothe, Mo.; and many others whom space will not permit me to mention. We intended to visit the Masonic services to be held that night at the same church, but the Grand Secretary suddenly developed a determined and violent mania for going home, and upon his vehement insistence we canceled our engagement, boarded the Rock Island and started for the dearest of all places—home, sweet home—where we arrived just five weeks and one day from the date of our departure, and were royally welcomed home by our dear little wife and many friends, whom we have tried to regale in these various chapters with a brief account of our experiences during our most enjoyable and ever to be remembered trip. We shall ever cherish grateful memory the many courtesies and kindnesses shown us by our friends and brethren of the fraternity in the various cities we visited and cherish the hope that some day we may visit them again. And until that time we say. Au Revoir, NELSON C. CREWS, Grand Master. TURKEY DINNER—25 CENTS. The ladies of the Sorosis club will serve the following menu for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. piano fund Tuesday, April 18, at the residence of Mrs. M. B. Carr, 1714 Last Twenty-fourth street. Your patronage solicited. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1916. Will be Addressed by MRS. GEORGE W. FULLER President of the Athenaeum With Other Members of the Athenaeum AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM (Members of the Athenaeum have also consented to furnish the special music for the occasion.) All of the Colored Women's Clubs are invited to be Special Guests whether federated or not. The entire public is also invited. Federated Clubs.....Mrs. M. L. Crostwait Athenaeum Art.....Mrs. May Fields Book Lovers' Study.....Miss Carrie E. Brydie Carnation Art.....Mrs. Estella Walden Charity Girls' Round Table.....Miss Lulu Shelby Clio Art.....Mrs. Emma Payne Clippers' Art.....Miss A. Della Newsom Coterie Art.....Mrs. Mary Boyd Dunbar Art.....Mrs. Mollie Jackson Graeco Art.....Mrs. Minnie Adams Hiawatha Art.....Mrs. Hattie Jackson Kensington Art.....Mrs. Ida Lee Kewpie Klub.....Miss Pearl Perry Lyceum Art.....Miss May Smith Noon Day Art.....Mrs Myrtle Lewis Oak Leaf Art.....Mrs. May Toney Ochya.....Miss Josephine Martin Phyllis Wheatley Art.....Mrs. Alice Mason Portia Gays.....Miss Ruby Locke Progress Study.....Mrs. Emma Vaughan Sorosis.....Mrs. R. E. L. Bailey Woman's League.....Mrs. Leanna McCampbell History' and Art.....Mrs. Nellie Reeves L. S. P. Girls.....Miss Bertha Holland A. N. D. Art.....Mrs. Minnie Smith Arbor Vitae.....Mrs. Maggie Clay TO SIN BY SILENCE WHEN WE SHOULD PROTEST MAKES COWARDS OUT OF MEN. THE HUMAN RACE HAS CLIMBED ON PROTEST. HAD NO VOICE BEEN RAISED AGAINST INJUSTICE, IGNORANCE AND LUST, THE INQUISITION YET WOULD SERVE THE LAW, AND GUILLOTINES DECIDE OUR LEAST DISPUTES. THE FEW WHO DARE MUST SPEAK AND SPEAK AGAIN, TO RIGHT THE WRONGS OF MANY. Buy a chance on the beautiful padded bag. 10c a chance. MRS. SADIE DIMERAY Who portrayed with unusual brilliancy the difficult role of Jephthah's daughter in the play by that name. rendered March 31 and again April 13 at Enenezer Church, adding fresh laurels to her record as the most versatile actress in this city. REV. RICHARD DAVIS, D.D. The beloved pastor of Centennial M. E. church, this city, who returns for the seventh time as pastor of this congregation, which has grown from a mere handful to one of the largest and most influential congregations in Kansas City, under his pastorate. The Rev. Dr. D. A. Graham, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Spokane, Wash., and vice president of the Clarence Ray Buffalo Hump Gold Mining Co., will arrive in our city Wednesday evening, the 19th, and will remain at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. until Friday evening. Dr. Graham comes in the interest of the Clarence Ray B. H. Gold Mining Co., which he says has safely passed the prospecting stage and is nearing the dividend paying period. Every one who wishes to make an absolutely safe and highly profitable investment should call on Dr. Graham and investigate his proposition. Opportunity knocks at every man's door once. Prof. R. G. Jackson has just issued one of the most elaborately designed catalogues of his music school ever seen. REV. RICHARD DAVIS, D.D. The beloved pastor of Centennial M. E. church, this city, who returns for the seventh time as pastor of this congregation, which has grown from a mere handful to one of the largest and most influential congregations in Kansas City, under his pastorate. WESTERN COLLEGE CALL. To the Pastors and Members of the Churches Throughout Missouri and the West: We are striving to make Western college what its name signifies, a school for the West, and we are calling upon all persons who are interested in Christian education to observe the fourth Sunday in April as educational day, and if it is not convenient to observe this day, that some other Sunday be given instead. Let us attempt great things for God and expect great things from God. Let us rise above our selfishness and give one Sunday for this great work of the Lord's. How many will give the entire day's collection for educational purposes? G. R. McDOWELL IMPERIAL POTENTATE COMING ALLAH TEMPLE TO ENTERTAIN POTENTATE McKOIN. Ceremonial Session Will Be Held Monday Evening, April 17—Class of Twenty Novices to Cross the Hot Sands. On Next Monday night Allah Temple No. 6, Order of the Mystic Shrine will carry the largest class of novices across the hot sands which it has been its pleasure to do during its entire history for over twenty years. The occasion is being made a gala one because of the fact that the Imperial Potentate of the United States, Illustrious George W. McKoin, 33d degree of St. Louis will be present and conduct the ceremonial session. This will be the first time during its history that Allah Temple has had the honor and pleasure of an Imperial Potentate being present to confer degrees. Illustrious McKoin is one of the ripest and deepest Masons in the United States and the Nobles are expecting to hear much in the way of Masonic lore and instruction, the Imperial Potentate having traveled extensively and read much. After the session luncheon will be served. ST. MONICA'S COLORED CHURCH 17TH AND LYDIA. Grand Close of Revival or Mission Sunday, April 16, 4 p. m. The revival or mission at St. Monica's Colored church, 17th and Lydia, by the Very Rev. Chrysostom Hherbald, O. F. M. D. D., is a grand success, the attendance increasing every evening. The fascinating sermons preached every evening at 8 o'clock by this wonderful speaker must change even the coldest heart and the most negligent person. Our Christian doctrines are being explained so clearly and forcibly that they make an everlasting impression on every thoughtful person. The admission is free and everyone is heartily welcome. The close of this revival or mission will take place at 4 p. m., Sunday, April 16. The closing services will begin promptly at 4 p. m. Not in the evening at 8, but at 4 o'clock. As every Colored person was welcome and kindly invited to attend this revival all week, I again extend a kind invitation and earnestly request that everyone come and attend the close next Sunday, 4 p. m. Come and hear the last sermon of the most distinquished Catholic orator in America. F. CYPRIAN, O. F. M. St. Monica Church, 17th and Lydia. WANTED. An intelligent, aggressive, active colored lady with some experience as an advertising solicitor. Good pay for the right kind of party. Need not necessarily be acquainted with the city. None but earnest business woman who has confidence in her ability need apply. THE SUN, 1803 E. 18th St. CARE OF THE BABY. Has the birth of your baby been registered? If not, you should see to it that this duty is performed without delay. It may some time be of the greatest importance to your child that there be in existence an accurate legal record of his birth, date, place and parentage. Such a record serves to establish his age beyond question, and through this his right to the legal period of schooling and freedom from labor. It may also serve to establish his right to a disputed inheritance and to establish for him various property or other legal rights which may be in dispute. There are numerous instances where the lack of this sort of record has been the cause of serious losses of inheritance and of educational and other rights. It is, in most states, required by law that the doctor, midwife or other attendant at birth shall report the birth to the registrar of births, but as this duty is not infrequently neglected parents should investigate to see whether it has been done properly in the case of their children. The complete registering of all births is indispensable, not only to the individual, but to the state and the nation. The federal government can and does tell us exactly how great is the accession to our population each year by immigration, or intake from foreign lands. At each port of landing immigration inspectors record each arrival and tell us his or her nationality, age, sex, destination and how much money each one brings. But the federal government can not go into the states and cities and establish registration offices and tell us how many children enter each state by birth. separately. We have no national bookkeeping to account for the ebb and flow of human life as an asset and a liability of our civic organism. We have no national records to give our sanitarians and students a basis for their preventive studies. Congress by resolution has urged the states to enact and enforce suitable registration legislation. The state governments must now act. WHITE-WOOD Drug Store (The Quality Store) NINETEENTH AND VINE STREETS Now Ready to Care for Your Business as it Should be Cared for. Formal Opening Easter Sunday Watch our "ad" in next week's issue. Bell Phone, East 641. Home Phone, East 2293 Injustice to the Negro Press. An Open Letter to Negro Merchants —Business League Talk No. 4. As one reads the Negro newspapers from week to week they can not but feel that as a class the Negro editors are just about as unselfish as any set of people in the country. They are, in fact, the ultra exponents of unselfishness. No less than a dozen of these papers take their turn each week and speak editorially to the race, urging them to patronize the members of the race who are in business. That appears to be one topic on which all the publishers agree, and in agitating for more liberal and sustained patronage for Negro business enterprises they are prompted by no loftier motive than their pride of race and their absorbing desire for the race's upclimb into the more important avenues of commerce and industry. For this they are to be commended and should be encouraged. By continually urging the race to support its business men, these papers are extending the trade of the Negro business men. But what are the Negro merchants as a group giving back to the Negro papers in return, and what are they doing to cooperate with all this agitation? It must be granted that quite a few individual merchants give their printing of stationery to colored printers and not a few insert small advertisements in Negro newspapers which in many instances is "traded out," but there is entire absence of group appreciation on the part of Negro merchants for the great work now being done for them by the Negro editors. Here are some questions which suggest themselves as we read the Negro papers and see how earnestly they are pulling for the Negro business men: Why do the colored merchants not speak up for themselves? Why do they continue to let the Negro newspapers pay their advertising bills? Why are they content with the business which "drifts in?" Why do they not combine and go after the race's business in a big way? The business is certainly there for the asking. The race is spending now about $600,000,000 a year for food and only about a fourth of this is going to colored merchants; the race is spending $50,000,000 a year for shoes, and only about one-twentieth of this is going to Negro dealers. There is but MAJOR N. CLARK SMITH One of the race's greatest composers, who will conduct the orchestra of 16 pieces that will assist in the rendition of "Hiawatha" Friday evening, April 21. one way to get this business, and that is to go after it in a definite and determined way. The burden of educating and cultivating this trade rests with the business men themselves, and should not be left to the colored papers. They have their hands quite full in getting our young folks educated and in protecting our rights. To accomplish something that would really justify the effort, the merchants must of course realize the situation as it is and then determine to work out a plan which will accomplish the desired results. First, have a common understanding on the question of service. White merchants are their chief competitors, and no step towards securing bigger Negro trade can be made without studying the methods of competitors in order to meet them with methods equally as effective. Service has been one of the important contributing factors to the success of white business enterprises and service is 50 per cent of any selling plan. We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. PRICE, 5c. An old likeness of the late Daniel Lucas, possibly the best known barber in the United States, and one of Kansas City's most progressive citizens, who passed away Thursday at 3 o'clock and will be buried Sunday under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he has been a member for many years. DANIEL LUCAS DEAD Daniel Lucas, one of the best known colored men in this country, died at his residence, 1831 Paseo, of paralysis at the age of 67, Thursday, April 15, at 2:30, after a prolonged illness. Although expected his death was a profound shock to the community. Mr. Lucas was born in Pennsylvania and came to Kansas City in 1818, where he has since lived. He retired from business two years ago on account of ill health, having conducted for many years one of the largest and most handsomely equipped barber shops in this country, and had as his patrons the most aristocratic and wealthiest white people in Kansas City. He was married to Miss Amanda Jackson in 1869, who survives him, also three children are living: Mrs. Hattie Richardson, Mrs. Mable Moseley and Daniel Lucas, jr. He was a 32d degree Mason, a member of John Turner Lodge No. 108, and Far West Commandery No. 3; also John Lange Lodge No. 66, K. of P. Mr. Lucas was once a candidate for alderman of the Upper House on the Republican ticket, the only political office he ever sought. And his friendship was highly prized by all who knew him. He joined Allen Chapel just a year ago, from which place his funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 p. m., under the auspices of the various societies. The Sun extends its sincere sympathy to the family in their hour of bereavement. SUPREME COUNCIL OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO MEET. Indianapolis Selected as the Seat of the Convention in Deference to Growth of Order in the Great West. Dr. Furniss is Charge of the Local Entertainment Committee. Indianapolis, Ind. (Special to the Kansas City Sun).—The thirty-sixth annual session of the Supreme Council of the A. and A. Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction will be held in Indianapolis, Ind., May 7, 8 and 9. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Mesdames Mollie Wells, Alice Weaver and Matilda Drick have been sick for some time but each of them are reported improved. We hope they will soon be able to be out....Services were well attended last Sunday with two additions to the church....Mr. Samuel Graham received a slight injury by falling down the steps leading into the auditorium. We hope however he will be all O. K. soon....The B. Y. P. U. elected the following officers: Miss E. S. Freemore, president; Mrs. P. L. Blackwell, secretary; Mrs. Nattie Cooper, treasurer; Mr. Prince Baker, C. C. conductor; Mr. Woods, missionary....Mrs. Geneva Dodson and her daughter, Alberta, are visiting Mrs. Dicy Jackson, 1814 East 24th street, also Miss Dottie Dwiler. We hope for them a pleasant stay in our city. MRS. V. J. WILLIAMS. Class Domestic Training School for Girls. Hours—1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employment for members only. Bell phone East 3259Y. 1323 Jackson Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 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The meeting was held at Hannibal, the mayor of the city bade a cordial welcome, the local brethren directed by Alex Ashby and A. R. Bohon had made perfect arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors and the citizens generally joined in the spirit of hospitality. Everybody was anxious to see how the new Grand Master, A. R. Chinn, would start off in his administration, and all were pleased to note how homelike he appeared in the oriental chair. He dispatched the preliminaries in perfect form and order, showing a masterly grasp of the situation, and from the very first showed some improvement in the way of system in handling the routine. Those accustomed to the brilliant address of his predecessor were amazed at the rhetorical grace and comprehensive logic of his first anthem of the first day. The address was of unusual length but was heard with rapt attentiveness. It covered a wide range of thought and varied interests of the craft and the race were considered most intelligently. Grand Master Chinn had delivered the goods and everybody was satisfied. Under necrology an eloquent tribute was played to the memory of Brother W. Brent Ousley, whose death was mentioned in the last chapter, and to the memory of E. R. Overall, master of Rough Ashler lodge No. 47, Omaha, whose death had occurred during the year. Brother Overall was for many years one of the most useful and distinguished members of the Grand Lodge and stood high in the esteem of his fellow townsmen, white and black. He was at the time of his death one of the oldest employees of the United States government postal service. Grand Master Chinn reported two new lodges and the reconstruction of several others which had become inactive during the long stretch of financial stringency. Conditions were much improved at this time and all the lodges seemed to have taken on new zeal and energy. The Grand Master despaired of the long drawn out effort toward securing recognition from white Masons and recommended instead that a closer bond of fellowship and understanding be cultivated among the Negro bodies of the country, which was a very cogent and sensible idea to say the least. During the year there had occurred an incident at Pierce City, a little Southwest. Missouri town, which brought close to our notice the sort of hardships with which Negro citizenship is environed. Some trivial affair had taken place between a colored man and a white woman, the latter said to have been of a very common type, and this resulted in a race riot of such proportions as to cause all the colored inhabitants of the village to flee from the wrath of the frenzied and bloodthirsty white lynchers. Homes were destroyed and many colored people brutally mistreated. The Grand Lodge took notice of this incident, not only because some of its members had been abused, but because the affair was considered to be a great wrong to our race generally and a blot upon the fair name of the state. Resolutions were adopted condemning the affair and cailing upon the state to take such steps as should prevent such occurrences in the future. The election of officers was quite prosaic until the position of Junior Grand Warden was reached. For that there were several contenders and the honor finally rested upon Brother T. P. Mahammitt, master of Excelsior lodge No. 110, Omaha. Brother Mahammitt was then editor of the Enterprise, the official organ of the Grand Lodge. He had, by his congenial manners and Masonic enthusiasm, quickly won a large circle of devoted friends to whom he constantly endeared himself by an unfalling devotion. In due time he was advanced upward to the office of Deputy Grand Master and has missed but one session of the Grand Lodge since that time. An unusual thing, worthy of historic record, happened when the Grand Master rose to announce the list of his appointments. Brother Joe E. Herrford was tendered the most important office within the gift of the Grand Master, the chairmanship of the committee on foreign correspondence, and in open lodge declined the place, stating that he thought another brother, Dr. M. O. Ricketts, better qualified and more entitled to the position. Dr. When you think of your Spring Sewing and a duplicate of your own body on which you can MAKE AND FIT EVERYTHING from the otp of your collar to the hem of your skirt without trying on yourself, think of us. See yourself as others see you. First DRESS FORM advertised and made in Kansas City for and by our RACE. MRS. AMANDA SIMPSON, 1009 Virginia Street. 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Nassau Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Kansas. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist Church, 1120 Cryst- avenue. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belle- view. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Wood- land. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troops. Morning Star Baptist Church, 211 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 111 High Street Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. James A. M. E. Zion Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop, People's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. John's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lyda. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. Progressive Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 585 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and 12th Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Splittog. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. A. M. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Qundaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rose-dale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 400s Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. EDITORIALS In making such elaborate preparations for the comfort of the large congregations which Billy Sunday is expected to draw, it is hoped that the committee will not forget to assign plenty of space to Jesus. A self-styled Negro prophet of this city has sent out letters warning the country of a serious race conflict, to occur in the year 1918. He declares that God put him next to this information, but he may be mistaken. There are a whole lot of Negroes in this city who are too proud to enter a theater through an alley or to eat in a restaurant kitchen or to patronize a white man when the same service may be had from a black man. It is reported that several influential colored men have covertly given it out that they can, for a certain money consideration, place the vacant principalship in the Wendell Phillips school. Applicants for the position would do well to see these i. c. m. and save further worry. "It is to laugh." Sometimes it is better to do a thing which one would prefer not to do. Saluting the flag is one of these things. It is not good to be an extremist even though the provocation may occasionally be very great. The flag means a great deal to all of us, even though its symbolism sometimes appears very far removed from our happiness and wellbeing. Hose Company No. 11 of the Kansas City fire department, under the firm management of Captain John Todd and Lieutenant E. G. Lacy has become a distinct credit not only to the colored people but to Kansas City as well. The rowdyism, loafing and bolsterous conduct that once used to prevail around these premises, have been vigorously abolished. The best of order and the finest morale pervades every department of this excellent company. These officers are to be commended for the vigorous manner with which they have conducted the affairs of this company. And they have the indorsement and approval of the best element of our people in this city. Egenezer Chapel and its intrepid and versatile pastor, Dr. W. C. Williams, have succeeded without the blowing of horns or the beating of symbols in establishing a musical and literary center which bids fair to rival Allen Chapel and Western University in the excellence of its musical and dramatic presentation, the rendition of Queen Esther Cantata and of Jephthah's Daughter by the members and friends of Ebenezer and the bringing of Madame Patti Brown during the season, all of which played return engagements before packed houses amplay demonstrates that Ebenezer is not coming, but is here in the musical world. The Sun wishes her success in all her undertakings. LITTLE CORNER —That if you are going to be ready for Easter get busy now. —That trouble spring from idleness, so it pays to keep busy. —That if the spring dresses get any shorter we will just have to wear "blinders," that's all. —That the name of T. R. does more to keep the world off us than any preparedness we possess. —That "de cullud brudder" am tryin' to find "whar he am at" now that the election is over. —That the average young Negro woman puts in more time trying to improve her complexion than she does improving her mind. Amen. —That an old colored man down in Missouri died the other day and left the following remarkable will: "Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Amen. I have only one thing to leave and that is the earth. My wife has always wanted that, so now she can have it. Amen. That's going some, ain't it? —That a colored man living in the suburbs of this city married a large brunette named Lucinda. Three weeks later he appeared at the office of a lawyer, looking as if he might have been dented wit. flatirons and bumped into by a road roller. "Can't stand it no longer, boss," he sadly remarked to the legal one. "I wants a diviewa from dat Lucinda. Las' ting she chucked at me was de stove. Tomorrer it will be de chimblev." "That's all right, Sam," soothingly returned the lawyer, seeking to effect a reconciliation. "Everything will come out all right. Besides, you know you took Lucinda for better or for worse." "Yes, sah," admitted Sambo. "So I did, sah; but she is a whole lot wuss dun I took her for." MOBERLY, MO. By MRS, W. H. DAVIS Sunday services at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church were well attended. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Swancy, delivered an excellent sermon on "Regeneration and Its Evidence." Covenant 2:30 p. m. Baptizing. Twelve candidates were immersed. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor delivered another glorious sermon after which fellowshipping of candidates and communion. The collection was $26....The Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Belle Cropp....Mr. Eamon Allen of Dalton, Mo....was the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. S. Swancy....Mrs. Carrie Newby has returned home from visiting in Fayette, Mo....Mrs. Nettie Newby is visiting in Omaha, Neb....Sister Adeline Brown is conva'escing at this writing....The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, who has been seriously ill, is reported somewhat better at this writing....The F. C. and B. club was pleasantly entertained at the residence of Mrs. Rosa White and the afternoon was spent in fancy work. A delicious luncheon was served. Next meeting the club will meet with Mrs. Rosa Brown....Sunday services at Grand chapel were well attended....Rev. J. M. Curtis filled the pulpit morning and evening at the Second aBptist church....Rev. C. B. Johnson was also present Sunday....Mrs. West is the guest of her son, Mr. G. W. West....Mr. H. Ball returned home from attending conference in St. Louis and reports a pleasant trip....Mrs Fannie White and Nellie Kitchen remain on the sick list....Mr. and Mrs Ira Finney of Carrolton, Mo., are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Johnson....Tennie Hurley has about recovered from burns received a few weeks ako....The W. W. Calendar club met with Mrs. Gracie 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. This NEW CREATION will answer all your questions with final authority. 400,000 Words Defined. 2700 Pages. 6000 Illustrations. Cost $400,000. The only dictionary with the new divided page. A "Stroke of Genius." Write for specimen pages, illustrations, etc. Mention this publication and receive FREE access of pocket maps. G. & C. MERRIAM CO., Springfield, Mass. B. S. A. Y. M. C. A. Y. M. C. A. The spring physical exhibition next Wednesday evening, April 19, gives promise of being the greatest attraction of the season. Grade school, High school boys, young men and older men will take part in the exhibition. At the conclusion of the fourth sitting of the championship checker match, the scores stand Pepp 6, Headley 5. Five draws have been played. This match is exciting a great deal of interest among the checker fans. Dr. W. W. Matthews of the A. M. E. Zion church addresses the men's meeting Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Dr. Matthews, who is from the Pacific coast, has had considerable contact with the association work of that section and will bring an eloquent message to them. Subject, "The Whole Man." Two banquets are scheduled at the Y. M. C. A. in the near future. One Monday, in honor of A. V. Repp, the champion cross board checker player, given by the checker players of the city. The other Saturday in honor of W. C. Hueston by the Republican leaders. A personal check for $62 from Mr. A. Frank Neal, paying his pledge of $60 in full, a subscription to Association Men and a cash pledge of $1 from Mr. George Conn was received this week from Salt Lake City. Also two other pledges from Wm. Guinn and Ben F. Parker, men in his employ. Mr. Neal is undoubtedly one of the most earnest, loyal and consistent Y. M. C. A. members and boosters in the country. MUST HAVE BEEN FILLED UP And Yet Receptacle Was Just an Ordinary Handbag Same as They All Carry. "You say that you left your small handbag on the train, madam," sail the polite young man at the counter in the department of the railroad station in which articles left on trains were to be found, if found at all, writes Morris Wade in Judge. "Will you please describe the bag and its contents?" "Well, it was a small handbag of black glazed leather about seven or eight inches long and five or six inches wide. I am not sure that I can describe all of the contents, but I know that there was in the bag a handkerchief with a narrow lace edge, a couple of matinee tickets, three samples of ribbon, a sample of taffeta silk, pale blue; a door key and two little keys; a laundry list, a pair of white kid gloves, a receipt for a skirt I had left to be dyed, two spoops of thread, a card of hooks and eyes, a newspaper recipe for a fruit salad, a little newspaper poem I had taken a fancy to, a small ball of darning cotton, a yard and a half of Hamburg insertion, a manicure brush, a hat pin, 20 trading stamps, a card of tiny pearl buttons, a shoe butonhook, a little bottle of smelling salts and a bottle of camphor tablets. Yes, and a little pearl and gold vanity box and a short lead pencil and a shopping list and a little silver glove butonter and a part of a paper of pins and a calendar printed on a little celluloid card—and it seems to me that was about all. As I say, it was a very small bag and I think I have named the greater part of its contents." "The greater part of its contents," said the clerk as he went to look up the bag. "Gee-whizz! If she could put all that into a five by seven-inch handbag, she could put the contents of a seven-room flat into a suitcase." Glare of Light Painful to Many. Persons who shrink from the glare of light, as distinguished from those who shrink from light itself, suffer from what Dr. Ernest Clarke calls photoaglyphobia. It is due to deficiency in the pigment of the retina and is especially marked in albinos. Sir William Crookes has recently invented a glass that cuts off the infrared as well as the ultra-violet rays which cause the trouble. The Medical Record says that anyone with a tendency to shrink from the glare should be careful to shade his eyes with a suitable cap, should work or read with well shaded lights; his desk should never face a window and his apartments should be decorated in cool neutral tints, dull sage-green being the best. Sex the Key to the Bible The World's Three Greatest Books By Sidney C. Tann, PhB By Silney C. Tapp, Ph.B. "The Truth About the Bible," about five lives, was *Was a Man and Not a Woman*, that hundred pages, $2.00. "Sexology of the one hundred and seventy-five pages," $2.00, books treat of the sex of the Bible, and show that the Bible is a book of sex and a book of spirit, and that sex is the dilution between the physical and spiritual worlds. The Bible, sickness, sickness and insanity are within the sex, and that sex-lust was the origination of the cause, they are arresting the retention of the scientific, philosophical and theological worlds and people of all classes as no other world can do more, to shape the thoughts of the human race than any books ever written in the history of the world, and to know the kerners of all parts of the civilized world. "I would rather be the author of the Truth About the Bible, by Sidney C. Tapp, than to be the President of the Bible, by John Calvin, of the Bible, as therein contained, is so daring and his conclusions are so unanswerable that the human intellect under the seal of the Bible, ideas, it is the world's greatest book, Mr. Tapp's books on the Bible and his until time shall be no more. Republics may perish and Empires may decay, but these ideas presented by the author in these books of the Bible will never die." -Prof. J. Silas Harris, A. M. "Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jails, insane institutions than that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing on the great good, morally and spiritually that the Bible has indeed produced a world idea that should be in every home and library in the civilized world. W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. A. Swn, M.D. S. M. McCubbins, M.D. H. F. Mikel, A.B., M.D. Todorek, M.D." We have arrangements to fill all orders for these books. The remit price of book or books you desire to buy is the same of the book or books you wish and the same will be sent to you at once. GERMAN INFANTRY IDLE IN TRENCHES Crown Prince Evidently Preparing for Further Attacks on Verdun Defenses, BIG GUNS CONTINUE ACTIVITY Shower Shells on French Positions About Hill 304—Artillery Duels Along Russian Front. London, April 13.—The Germans northwest of Verdun evidently are holding in leash their infantry for fresh attacks in their endeavors to capture Hill 304 and Le Mort Homme, key-points which are tenaciously barring their way to the fortress. The infantry has remained idle in their trenches while the big guns are showering shells on the region embracing the triangle formed by Hill 304, Esnes and Le Mort Homme. Not even a sally by the Germans in this district is reported in the latest French official communication. Comparative quiet prevails to the east of the Meuse around Douaumont and Vaux, where there has recently been such vicious fighting. No infantry attacks have been made by either side, and the activity of the artillery has been less marked than on previous days. Mining operations and grenade fighting have taken place in the Argonne forest, during which the French captured the southern edges of two creeks near Les Courtes Chassees. The Germans along the Pelkelm-Ypres road, after three attacks, invaded British trenches, but were quickly expelled from them, while the British successfully raided German trenches near Richelbourg L'Avone. In the Russian theater there have been artillery duels and infantry attacks at various places. On the Austro-Italian front the Italians have taken from the Austrians the heights north of Riparolors and strong lines of trenches and redoubts on the southern slopes of Monte Carl and Cinnabono, the Austrians suffering heavy casualties. In Asiatic Turkey Petrograd reports a continuation of the Russian advance west of Erzerum. The Turks, however, in the region of Bitlis, took the offensive against the invaders, but all their attacks were repulsed. Verdun Attacks Continue London, April 12.—The armies of the German crown prince around Verdun are still vigorously on the offensive against the French. Having delivered an attack along the line from Le Mort Homme to Cumerites, which netted them a few small sections of French trenches on the east of Le Mort Homme, the German commanders rested their infantry there, but in the region of Douaumont-Vaux, northeast of Verdun, threw their men in large numbers against the French trenches. Here again they met with success, but only for a short time, for the French in a counter attack drove the invaders from advanced sections of trenches they had captured and in the operations took about one hundred German prisoners. In the Russian theater, an attempt by the Germans to take the offensive in the region of the Ikskull bridgehead was stopped by the Russians. The big guns of both sides have been busy at various points elsewhere along the front. Petrograd reports that the Russians are continuing to gain ground against the Turks in the region of Erzerum. Unofficial advises are to the effect that the Turks have regrouped their forces and now are resisting stubbornly the three Russian main lines of advance into their territory. The Austrians, between the Adige and Sugana Valley, have brought into the campaign artillery which is described by Rome as new and very powerful. The Italian guns, however, have replied effectively to their fire. No infantry attacks are reported in this theater of the war. French Lines Stand. London, April 11.—Without pause, the German crown prince, taking advantage of the evacuation of the Bethin-court salient by the French and the occupation of that position by the Germans, has thrown several divisions against the new French line, but so far has been unable to break that line at any point. The bombardment of the whole front west of the Meuse is of increasing intensity on both sides, Germans, moving down along the Haucourt Bethincourt line, attacked the French positions south of the Forges brook. Here they had to face the full fury of the French guns, which inflicted heavy losses. Find Buried Mexican Loot. El Paso, Tex., April 13.—Five million dollars worth of loot buried by the late Villista general, Thomas Urbins, has been recovered by the Carranzista military forces, according to official announcement. Cutters for Flood Service. Washington, April 13.—Plans for three modified coast guard cutters for use in flood time on the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers were being drafted yesterday by the coast guard service. Up-to-Date Kid. His Mother—When your father comes home I'm going to tell him all about this, and get him to whip you. "Smith got it going and coming in the meeting last night." "How so?" "He was squarely attacked and roundly denounced." THE JONES STORE Kansas City's Profit-Sharing Store Main, 12th and Walnut Sts. Great East Start Mon Big Jones Special Values in High Gr Easter Shopping at the Most Mon Mer Great Easter Sales Start Monday at the Big Jones Store Special Values in High Grade Wearing Apparel. Do your Easter Shopping at the Store that Saves You the Most Money on High Grade Merchandise. All Departments are represented: COATS, SUITS, HOSIE ET SALE STARTS MON THE JONES COATS, SUITS, HOSIERY, SHOES, UNDERWEAR, ETC., ETC. SALE STARTS MONDAY MORNING. APRIL 17 THE JONES STORE Kizer. An interesting paper was read by Mrs. McElroy. Subject, "Job." Rev. A. W. Talbot returned from the annual conference last week, having been appointed to serve another year in Lincoln....Mr. Horace Colley has returned to the city....Mrs. L. R. Bailley recently fro mLos Angeles, Cal., joined her husband here last Sunday....Rev. H. Hillmann of Mt. Zion Baptist church is so much improved in health that the doctor has expressed an idea that he will be able to take up his pastorate soo" The members and friends are rejoicing and says surely the "Lord is with us" in raising the pastor from his sick bed.... Amaranth chapter No. 54, O. E. S. will celebrate Palm Sunday at the Masonic hall next Sunday afternoon.... The several Sunday schools are preparing excellent programs for Easter Sunday....Tuesday, April 18, will be primary election day. We hope our race will do their duty toward our young man, Clinton Ross....Father Corneal has been confined to his home with illness. MRS NELLE E HOWARD MRS. NELLE HOWARD. Mrs. Pearl Sportsman visited in St. Joseph Saturday and Sunday and was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Annie Prittt....Rev. Hancock and Marion Butcher of Watheena were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butcher Sun....Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Hughes and Miss Lightle were shopping in St. Joseph Saturday....Miss Rosa Snodny and Mr. Stanley Snodny have been quite indisposed but are somewhat better at this writing....Mr. Ed Pennel spent Saturday evening in St. Joseph....M. Will Wilkinson is quite indposed this week with the measles....Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Webster and children of St. Joseph were visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schumache, Saturday and Sunday....Mr. Robert Swinney of Hiawata was buying stock in Troy Tuesday....Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin were transacting business in St. Joseph Saturday....Master Clyde Taylor met with a very painful accident Tuesday morning while cutting wood and had to have several stitches taken in his face. We trust it will not prove serious and he will be able to attend school return to Troy Monday evening to hold his third quarter conference....The A. M. E. Sunday school convention • district conference in June under the supervision of Rev. Owens, and we anticipate a pleasant time....The Junior Stewardesses will give an entertainment at the A. M. E. church Saturday evening....The Senior Stewardesses met at the home of Mrs. Kate Lightle Wednesday afternoon....The Ladies' Aid was entertained at the country home of Mr. Isaac Turner Thursday night and a delightful time was had. Mr. Truer is a bachelor and several young ladies attended in order to see what kind of a housekeeper Mr. Truer would make, and found everything in apple pie order. We are very grateful to him having us come into his home and wi be glad to call again SHANNONDALE, MO. Mrs. Edna Jackson returned after a long visit to her father...Luther Lewis of Glasgow was a pleasant visitor or of Mr. Dudd Hayes the first of the week...Miss Jula aPge returned home Saturday from Keytesville where she attended her mother's funeral, Mrs. Bell Page...Several from here attended the concert at Forest Green Saturday night, and all report it a grand affair...Lucy Brown spent the week-end visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Brown...Little Maria Carson, who has been on the sick list, is better and will soon be in school...Rev. Davis made a pleasant visit to the school here, Wednesday. He found the teacher and pupils all at their post. He reports the school being under good management with good attendance...School closes April 28. The teacher is preparing for a concert. There will be several speakers of the day on the program. Don't fail to see the drama entitled "The Trick Dollar." E. M. Parish will talk on "Agriculture." Rev. Davis will make an interesting lecture also. --- LINCOLN. NEB. By W. W. MOSELY TROY, KANSAS. Master Sales Today at the Sales Store Trade Wearing Apparel. Do your the Store that Saves You they on High Grade Chandise. Crittenden Grand Junior H. H. W. Treasurer. Geo. W. Kansas City W. W. Fl. Relief, Cam- P. L. Prair Lecturer. Ro- Grand H field, St. L. Deputy & McCampbell Grand Ki- son City. Grand Se- Grand Tr Liberty. Grand Se. BURY, SHOES, UNDERWEAR, M.C., ETC. DAY MORNING, APRIL 17 STORE Grand Le Springfield. Grand Ch K Right En- Willis G. Deputy R. sas City. Grand In Kansas City. Grand Ca Beard, St. Grand S Johnson, K. Grand C Cherwood, OLD HATS MADE NEW CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIR SHOP. HARRY J. BROWN, Prop. Work Called for and Delivered to any Part of the City. First Class Work. Ladies' Work a Specialty. Bell Phone Grand 3013J 1808 FOREST AVE. Paseo Candy Kitchen 18th and Paseo FREE---Fan Tan Gum! SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1916 Everybody welcome FRESH HOME-MADE CANDY Home-Made Candy a Specialty 10c a pound. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Rev. Wm. Alphine of Fort Worth, Texas preaching. PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Letters, circulars, etc., done quickly and neatly at prices that you will appreciate. Office hours 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. 1022 Michigan ave. Home on Sundays after 1:30 p. m. Bell phone East 3918W. 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. DUNSON and HUTCHINSON Bell Phone Grand 2298 Let us figure with you. Our prices are right. Wm, Dunson, who makes a speciality of fancy paper hanging and imitations of oak, mahogany, walnut, and pine woods. His practical experience has made him master of his profession. All Work Absolutely Guaranteed. TELL YOUR FRIENDS 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. N. C. Crews, Kansas City, Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master, Richard Young, Lincoln, Neb. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Grand Senior Warden. Crittenden C. Clark, St. Louis, Grand Junior Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Grand Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. 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. Grand Champion—Rev. R. Barber. Knights Templar: Grand Inspector—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand Captain General—James W. Beard, St. Louis. Grand Senior Warden—Geo. A. Johnson, Kansas City. Grand Generalissmo—Joseph H. Cherwood, St. Paul, Minn. Grand Junior Warden—B. F. Gray, St. Joseph. Grand Prelate—Henry Roan, St. Louis. Grand Recorder—James T. Cannon, St. Louis. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. W. G. Mosely, 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. ```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 a 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? O Missouri Lodge Directory G MASONRY Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F and A. M, meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. C. Thompson, W. M. M. J. H. SPIGENER, Secretary, G Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome from McCambs, Sey. McCambs, Sey. G MAJOR CITY M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 3rd Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are wel- lishing Masters, W. M. Frank Lowe, 1612 Baltimore Ave. G Lebanon Lodge No. 128, A. F. and A. M., Lincoln, Neb. meets the 2d and 4th Tuesdays in the master Masons in good standing John C. Galbreath, W. M.; Wills W. Mosely, See'y, 1335 Rose G Liberty Lodge No. 37. A. 1, A. and M. Liberty, M. mo. meets the night in and the 4th Saturday lights in and the 5th Saturday. T. Starks, S. W., Acting Master; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. I. O. I. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Hall and the 4th meets the first and third Mondays in each month at 2:30 p. m., at the ball, 10th and Campbell Sts., Kansas City Mo. Mrs. Bettie Davels, B. C. Bronson L. Jones, Chrom. 1496 North 3d St., Kansas City, Kas. U. B. K. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third mondays in each month at 1718 Euclid Ave., Secretary, 1718 Euclid Ave., Secretary, THE BISHOP OF BROADWAY CITY NEWS ```markdown ``` Look at our children's fine shoes and slippers for Easter. Prices low. G. A. Page, 1507 East 18th st. Our men's low cuts and high shoes make your feet fit. G. A. Page, 1507 E. 18th st. Mrs. Dalsy Pierce Campbell of Spokane, Wash., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reeves, 2319 Woodland avenue. Mrs. Ella J. Campbell after after visiting for three weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyd, 915 Vine street, left for San Antonio, Tex., declaring that she had spent a most delightful time. Best service in the city can be had by calling in Blunk's auto. Bell phones East 782 and East 4059; Home phones East 802 and East 4059. Mr. A. G. Marshall, who has been chef at the Nicholas Ohtel in Stephan, Neb., has gone to Omaha for a vacation of two months. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Henderson wish to thank their many friends for the kindness rendered at the death of their son. Eddie. A CORRECTION Mrs. L. A. McCampbell wishes to state that it was the R. T. Coles lodge and not Prof. R. T. Coles who contributed $5.00 to her charity fund as stated in the last week's issue of the Sun. The advent of the new White Wood Drug Store into the field of Negro business of Greater Kansas City should be looked upon as a tribute to the Negro's ability to support their own enterprises. Their response to the trade has been entirely satisfactory. SAY--- YOU SHOULD WRIGHT'S DANCING ACAD EASTER MONDAY It will be the swellest Don't m DANCING UNTIL REFRESH Miss Georgia Coleman, Kansas City's foremost dressmaker, has arrived home after an eleven weeks' vacation and is better prepared than ever to please her many patrons. She will be extremely pleased to meet them at her parlors, 1810 Woodland avenue, at any time to discuss new styles, suits, dresses and costumes for the summer. Tuesday morning, April 11, Mr. Tillman P. Harpole, 1416½ Woodland avenue, passed away at the age of 74 years. The funeral services will be held from the First A. M. E. church Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. Dr. J. R. Ransom will officiate. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a wife, eight children and one sister, many grandchildren and a host of friends. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to extend thanks to the different churches, societies and friends for their hospitality shown me during the illness of my husband, and also in the hour of my bereavement. May the Lord bless and care for you all. I also wish to thank my friends for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. H. D. SCOTT, 435 State Ave. K. C., Kas. NOTICE! The Young Men's Colored Republican Club, precinct captains and workers of the Eighth Ward will give a banquet April 15 at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. in honor of W. C. Hueston. Roy Dorsey, Vice Pres., Ernest Steele, Secy., Dr. M. H. Lambright, Treas., Bush Wells, Sargt. of Arms. All young men are requested to meet the club Wednesday, April 19, at the Kansas City Sun office, 1803 East 18th street. Miss Bertha Holland entertained with a line party at the Orpheum theater last Thursday night, April 6. The guests were: Misses: Cora Black, Effie Maxwell, Lizzie Davis, A. D. Vinson, Lillian May Davis, Inez Page, Maude Turner, Rosa Busch, Callie Williams, Maybelle Jackson, Mrs. Malinda Willis. Mrs. Emma Bruce, wife of Charles W. Bruce, for many years messenger at the Burlington ticket office, died suddenly last Sunday morning from heart disease as she was preparing for church. Mrs. Bruce was only elected matron of Western Queen Court last Monday and her death was a distinct shock to the fraternity in this city. She was a splendid wife, a good Christian woman and beloved by all who knew her. The body was taken to Boonville, Mo., her old home, for interment. Mrs. James H. Crews still continues very ill with but little improvement in her condition. Mrs. Mamie Leatherbury, who has been visiting relatives in this city for several months, leaves for her far away home in Anaconda, Mont., Saturday evening. Her brother, Burrel Lewis, who has been quite ill, seems much improved at this time. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The Senior B. Y. P. U. meets in the lecture room at 6:30 p. m. Last Sunday the attendance was 84. Next Sunday a paper will be read by Mr. F. Smith and the discussion led by Mr. Dodson; vocal solo, Miss Mary Williams. WANTED—An experienced sales lady to take full charge of millinery store. Must know trimming hats, fitting garments up-to-date. Apply 1421 N. 5th st., Kansas City, Kas., Friday evening at 7 or 8 o'clock or Sunday afternoon. J. TUCKER, Prop. Miss Lulu B. Wells of New York City has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George McPike, 1608 Jefferson, for the past ten days. Miss Wells is one of New York's most popular young women and she reports a very happy stay while here. She left Sunday morning for Little Rock, Ark. Miss Wells will go from there to the coast Miss Alice Terrill of Washington, D.C., was also a house guest of Mrs. McPike. WANTED. A good mahogany piano; must be good and cheap. Call N. C. Crews, 1803 East 18th St. Bell Phone 999 East. OLD ATTEND ADEMY—14th and Michigan DAY, APRIL 24 at thing of the season. miss it! TIL 1:00 A. M. HMENTS MEET ME AT THAT MIDNIGHT CAKE WALK BALL Given by the XX HISTORY AND ART CLUB Wednesday—April 26, 1916 8 P. M. At the LYRIC HALL, 1731 Lydia Ave. DANCING GOOD MUSIC Admission, 25 Cents. Cake walk begins promptly at 12 o'clock. Prize offered is a cake. Porter Mahan, 63 years old, and for nearly 40, years a member of Rone lodge A. F. and A. M., was buried last Sunday under the auspices of that lodge from Ebenezer chapel of which he had been a member for many years. The funeral was preached by Rev. J. Frank McDonald, D. D. Addresses were delivered by Grand Master Crews and T. G. McCampbell, secretary of Rone lodge, and the beautiful Masonic services were performed by Shr L D. Carter, past master. Many Masonic brethren were out and the funeral cortège was led by the full Masonic band. He leaves three children—Fred and Arthur Mahan and Mrs. Ella Coates. His son Fred gave him every attention possible during his illness as well as an elegant funeral. Peace to his ashes. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The B. Y. P. U. held an interesting and instructive session last Sunday. The lesson topic was well discussed. Mrs. Woodson gave an excellent reading and the other numbers were fine. Next Sunday a special musical and literary program will be rendered. Last Wednesday the wedding of Miss Monholland and Mr. Smith was so emnized in this auditorium, Dr. Bacote officiating. The services all day last Sunday were interesting and well attended. The pastor, Dr. Bacote, delivered two grand sermons at both the morning and evening worship to large congregations. The, Friends' Social Service club of the Second Baptist church will entertain with a leap year social at the church on Easter Monday night. The following program will be rendered: Vocal Solo—James Anderson. Piano Solo—Master Kenith Heitz. Vocal Duet—Misses Lula Kno and Lessie King. Reading—Miss Mabel Smith. Piano Solo—Miss Willene Webb. Vocal Solo—Miss Bertha Saunders. Original Poem—B. F. Simmons. Piano Solo—Miss Moline Jones. Sketch—"Behold He Liveth"—R. A. G. S. club. Music—Howard D. Massey. The public is cordially invited. Program Committee—Mrs. Mamle Heitz, Mrs. Wm. McKnight. MISS EDNA HAMMETT Bell E. 2943. Home E. 802. Women's Clubs. The Ladies Coterie Art club will meet next Wednesday, April 19, with Mrs. Anna Smith, 929 Walker avenue Kansas City, Kas. MRS. THOMAS BOYD. President. MISS CASSIE BOWMAN. Secretary. OAK LEAF ART CLUB. The Oak Leaf Art club was entered tained April 7 by Mrs. Hellen Clark Herndon, 3010 East Sixteenth street Mrs. Fannie Winston will entertain the club April 21 at her residence northwest corner 24th and Woodland MRS. TONEY, President. MISS WANZER, Secretary. THE COSMOS CLUB THE COSMOS CLUB. The Cosmos Club, a social service organization, organized three years ago for the laudable purpose of providing a Friday night dance at the M. and O. hall for the young people of the two cities, adequately supervised and chaperoned under the leadership of that prince of good fellows, Tilford Davis, Jr., has been persuaded to go on the second of its now famous outings to Leavenworth. The date is set for Tuesday evening, May 9. Like the one last year this affair is unique, in that it guarantees a seat "gwine and comin" as Uncle Mose would say. President Davis informs us that while the Trolley Party of 1915 was the best ever taken out of Kansas City, the club has profited some by that experience, and proposes to make the coming event better still in several ways, although the Order of last year can hardly be improved on—it was so near perfect. The fact that the Club does not try to carry anybody and everybody, and Tom, Dick and Harry, is one of its strongest recommendations to our good people. Another thing we like about this Club is that it promises no more than it can perform and sets a good example by keeping its promise, as some of our readers found out to their chagrin last year when they tried to get tickets after the date set for them to be withdrawn from general sale, which is May 6, for this year—and found it difficult to get hold of one. Tickets on sale at the People's Drug Store, Slaughter's and Home Drug Company, exclusively. ALLEN CHAPEL Sunday, April 9, was unusually chilly, yet there was a splendid congregation at both services. The minister preached in the morning and evening and baptismal services were held in the afternoon at which time Rev W. C. Williams officiated and Dr. J. R. Ransom administered the rites of baptism. Sunday, April 16, is Palm Sunday. Tuesday night, April 18, is "Go to Class" night, for which 400 tags have been used. We expect not less than 800 members at class that night. Come and enjoy a spiritual feast. One of the great events of the year will be the rendition of "Hiawatha" on Good Friday evening by Allen Chapel choir assisted by ..ajor N. Clark Smith and the students of Western University. Don't miss this. You can get tickets anywhere. Admission 25 cents. On April 28 there will be an entertainment given in Allen Chapel for the benefit of the Associated Charities of the city. The concert will be in charge of Miss Anna H. Jones, Dr. T. C. Unthank and Dr. William H. Thomas Miss Hackley will sing. the funeral of Mrs. Jane Hurse was solemnized from St. Stephen's Baptist church, of which her distinguished husband is pastor, last Sunday at 1 o'clock. More than 5,000 people thronged the streets adjacent to the church, trying to get in to witness the services, which were held under the auspices of Foster Chapter O. E. S. and St. Stephen's Temple, S. M. T. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. Beckham of Independence, assisted by Rev. Daniels of the Morning Star Baptist church, and the members of the Baptist Twin City Ministerial Alliance. Music by the combined St. Stephen's and S. M. T. choirs. Addresses by W. C. Hueston, Esq; C. C. Calloway, Esq. Dr. J. H. Williams, grand master of U. B. of F., and N. C. Crews, Grand Master of Masons. Resolutions were read from a great many various organizations. Dr. G. W. Brown was master of ceremonies. Many telegrams and letters of condolence were received and read. As the shades of night were falling the body was taken to Highland cemetery where interment was made. The Sun extends its deepest sympathy to Dr. Hurse and the bereaved family. THE PAST AND PRESENT COUNSELORS COUNCIL The Past and Present Counselors Council met with Mrs. Lillie Johnson, 1508 East 18th street last Tuesday at 3 p. m., with a splendid attendance. Plans for the Bazaar were discussed. The following officers were present: Mrs. Katie Martin, general chairman; Mrs. Eliza Lynn n,secretary, and Mrs. Clara Knox, treasurer. The Council will meet with Mrs. Eliza Lynn, 1609 East 10th street, on Tuesday, April 18, at 3:30 p. m. In New York City in 1913 the birth records helped to enforce the personal or property rights of more than 188,000 persons. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Prof. M. J. Marquess is out of the city on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Watkins have recently purchased a modern home at 359 Greely avenue, where they will be pleased to have their friends can. Mrs. James Collins, 1401 North 10th street, departed this life April 6. The funeral services were held in Wichita, Kas., Rev. D. A. Holmes, pastor of Metropolitan church, was called there to officiate. The Citizens' Forum opened promptly at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Willa Dwiggins vice president, presided. Quotations were good, also current events. The address by Hon. W. W. Ross, ex-mayor of Kansas City, on "Liberty" was well delivered and the colored citizens are still commenting on that excellent address. Instrumental solo by Miss Eva Jackson vocal solo by Miss Mabel Jackson. The Alpha Art club met Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Gamble, 1068 State avenue. Mrs. Jordan of Philadelphia is visiting her son, Prof. J. J. Marquess, for a while. A baby was born to Prof. and Mrs. J. P. King April 6. Mrs. King is very ill at this writing. The Aesculapian Medical society met with Dr. S. M. Banks, Minnesota avenue, Tuesday night, and enjoyed the reading of an instructive paper. There was a fire at the residence of Mrs. Anderson, Freeman avenue April 6, but damages were very slight. Mrs. Lucian Anderson's funeral services were held at Eighth Street Baptist church April 11. A surprise party was given to Mrs. Maude Plummer, Sixth and Troupe. She received twelve dresses for her baby boy. Mr. Maddox, the grocer on Eighth and Freeman, is critically ill. Mr. Frye, janitor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, is very ill. The Spanish class met Wednesday night, April 12, at the church, Ninth and New Jersey, where they will meet all summer. Dr. A. Porter Davis, is president. They are reviewing Leccion Cuarto. Mr. Harvey Scott of 435 State avenue, Kansas City, Kas, after a lingering illness of two years or more, although not being confined to his bed but a short while, in the full triumph of faith and conscious to the last, fell into a deeper and quiet sleep Monday morning, April 3. Dr. Maleebu of Meharry Medical College, attended the funeral, which was held from the Pleasant Green Baptist Church of which he was a member for 18 years the Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor, and the Rev. W. A. Bowren, pastor First Baptist Church, and the President of the Kansas Baptist Convention, officiating. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church will be entertained by Mrs. Wm. Rosson Thursday afternoon. Rev. D. W. Oakes is holding a ten days' revival at St. Paul A. M. E church. He preached two soul inspiring sermons last Sunday. The patrons of Lincoln school will give an entertainment at the Baptist church on Thursday evening for the benefit of a fund for charitable purposes. The Moore Jubilee Singers will ap at the Second Baptist church Saturday evening, April 14. Prizes will be given to the persons selling the largest number of tickets. ROSEDALE KANSAS Miss Edith Simpson, 3908 Lloyd avenue, has been indisposed the past week....All services of the Pleasant Valley Baptist church were well attended Sunday. The pastor was absent and Rev. Webb of St. Petersburg, Ill., delivered two very splendid sermons. On Tuesday evening the Texas Jubilee Singers rendered a very interesting program at which time prizes were awarded the following persons bringing in the largest amounts of money: Brother Walter Henderson, first prize, rocking chair; second prize, Sister Julia Riley, water set; third prize, Sister Sallie Riley, fruit dish. The door receipts and money brought forward amounted to nearly $40, for which we are very grateful to the contributors. We are especially grateful to Mr. Shanze, the white gentleman, who gave us the rocking chair. FOREST GREEN, MO. The services were well attended and the pastor, Rev. W. H. Davis, preached an excellent sermon. In the afternoon was general covenant and a glorious meeting was had. Many testified for the Lord.... The repair work of the church is progressing nicely and the church is in an excellent condition. Our pastor is making a great mark for the race and denomination.... Mrs. Della McMorris left Thursday to visit her parents in California.... Master Woods is slowly improving—Mrs. J. W. Winn of Triplett, Mo., the divine healer, was the guest of Mrs. Mattie White, and she gave many treatments while in our town.... Prof. William Bailey of Salisbury, Mo., was also a distinguished visitor and worshipper with us. AUTO DIRECTORY AUTO DIRECTORY AUTO AND TAXI HEADQUARTERS. Wm. Blunk's Place, 1516 E. 18th St. Fills a long felt want among the colored people of this city. A fine cigar stand and shoe shining parlor in connection. Five or seven-passenger cars always on hand. Bell phone East 782; Home phone East 802. UP TO THE MINUTE AUTO LIVERY Best Cars Best Service Best Chauffeurs Call Bell Phone, Main 3597 FRED MAHAN 578 Harrison St. TRY US! For good car service call William Blunk's 7-passenger Chalmers, Phones. Bell East 4059, East 782; Home East 4059 and East 802. BROWN CLIPPER 40-Horse Power 7-Passenger Automobile. As a pleasure car The Clipper has no equal. Driven by Owner. 24-hour. Stick this near your telephone. W. H. HUBBELL Bell Phone East 2013 Home Phone East 4159 Rooms to Rent For Rent—Nicely furnished room; strictly modern; private family. Mrs. Fowler. For Rent—Four nice large down- stairs rooms; city water; gas and range; $15 per month. Mrs. Alla Bean, 1009 Euclid ave. FOR RENT—Four newly furnished rooms for rent at 1733 Woodland. Mrs. Fannie Robinson. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room —modern—with telephone. Bell East 4139-M. 2626 Highland. For Rent—One furnished room to single man; $1.00 per week; room to couple $2.25 a week. Mrs. Haney, 1712 Holmes st. FOR RENT MR. F. J. WEAVER. FOR SALE 2735 Norton, 6-room 2-3 frame; $50.00 down $12.00 per month, including interest—$700.00. 29th and Norton, 5-room cottage, $1.000. 8th and Brooklyn, 6-room modern frame $2.000; $200 down terms easy as rent. 2642 Highland avenue, 5-room modern, brick; $2,400.00 We have several vacant lots on which we will build to suit customers for $300.00 down, balance on easy terms. Vacant lot 26th and Woodland, 25x130; $650.00. 1751 Holly, 5r stone and frame, $1,500; $10 down and $1 per month and interest. 1118 Vine, 4r part modern cottage, $1,700; $200 down and $12 per month. Truck Farm on Bonner Springs line— 4 acres, 4-room house, lots of fruit, $1,000; $200 down and $50 every six months. $681 Euclid, 5 rooms, modern, brick oungalow. Price $2,200; $200 down, $20 per month. 1815 E. 17th St. - 5-room cottage, newly decorated and painted. Price, $1,300; $100 down and $12 per month. 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I-H BEST PATENT HARD WHEAT FLOUR. KANSAS CITY. U.S.A. I-H --- Bell Phone East 1814 By H. M. EGBERT (Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman.) "Old Grouch," as Randall, the treasurer, was called, was the hardest member of the corporation. This much was universally admitted. Nobody ever went to him for a raise of salary without a sinking heart, for whatever Randall did was done grudgingly. Yet the few who were in the know were aware how deeply the acid of life had eaten into Randall's soul. His only daughter had died, five years before, just after graduating from Vassar. His only son had gone to the bad and run away from home prior to that. Once the boy had come to the father's door; but Randall had sent out a curt message by the servant that he would not see him. Of late Randall had been conscious that he was growing old. He had wondered whether he might not have dealt with the lad more kindly. He had heard nothing of Horace since that visit, which had been shortly after his daughter's death. His wife had died years before; he was alone in the world, and his embitterment made it a gloomy one. He was working at the office late that night, for the spring rush of business had started; then the department managers were overworked, and Randall had to check up their errors, which were numerous and annoying. Having to consult the books, he rose from his desk and went into the large bookkeeper's room. A man was leaning over a broom, his eyes closed. A "Think We Hired You to Sleep Here?" supporting himself against the wall. It was the night watchman. Randall went up and bellowed in his ear. Kimball started and looked at him vaguely. He had been nine months in the corporation's employment, but that did not assuage Randall's anger. "You're a fine watchman!" bellowed the treasurer. "You can get your money in the morning!" "Mr. Randall—" the man began to stammer. "Not a word, now. Think we hired you to sleep here, I suppose?" He left the discomfited man and walked back to his desk, growling. One could trust nobody. Thieves might enter while Kimball was sleeping. He forgot all about the books. To Randall's indignation and astonishment his seat was no longer empty. A tiny, neat little girl, with faxen curls that hung about her shoulders, was seated in his chair, scribbling all over his blotting pad. Anger rendered Randall mute. Then the little girl looked up and smiled at him. Something in Randall's heart seemed to rise up and fill his throat. Minnie had smiled like that—and this child looked like Minnie. "Well! Who are you?" demanded Randall gruffly. "I'm Leonora, and I'm not a bit afraid of you," answered the child. "How did you get here? Kimball brought you, eh?" The child nodded. "He often brings me, only he tells me not to let you see me, because you're an old grouch." "I guess I'm an old grouch all right," said Randall. "I guess I am. Somebody's got to be." "I'd hate to be you," said Leonora. Randall glared at her. At first he could not find words to say. He was thinking that he hated to be himself. At last he found his tongue. "Kimball!" he bellowed. The watchman appeared. He stood looking in dismay, first at the child and then at the treasurer. "Got any good reason for being asleep on duty?" Randall inquired. a sleep on duty?" Randall inquired. The watchman face flushed heavily. "I was up all last night with my sister's husband," he answered. "That's his child." Randall began to notice that Kimball had the speech of an educated man. Strange that he had not noticed it in those nine months! "He's getting over an attack of pneumonia," continued Kimball. "What does he do for a living?" asked Randall; and yet he could not imagine why he was interested. "Well, sir, like me, he was brought up in a rich home, and we were both wasters in our youth. I couldn't turn my hand to anything, and he's the same. I guess we're both sorry now. He was watchman with Wiley company till it dissolved." "Yes, I know," Randall sneered. "Both born to better things and can't hold down a watchman's job. Here—take yourself off and take the child with you!" They went away, the little girl shaking her hand at him and laughing. Randall, when they were gone, sat at his desk thinking. His life was passing in review before him, the empty years, the thankless years. What if he had dealt hardly with the boy? He cursed himself for a sentimentalist. Why should these thoughts come to him now? And yet—well, he might give Kimball another chance. He might do that. He would give him that vacancy in the clerical department. And the girl! It was odd how she reminded him of Mimie. His daughter had looked just like that when she was a child. He rose and went home, frowning, and anyone who had met him on the road would have thought he was the surliest looking man that he had encountered in many a day. But once in his room the old man paced the floor, shaking his head and conscious of the same sense of uselessness. He could not sleep. The child was before his eyes all night. Minnie! "Old Grouch" was at his worst next day. He refused three applications for increase of salary, scolded the department managers roundly, and made himself even more feared than usual. But at night, when the force had gone, he crept quietly out of the office, after ascertaining the night watchman's address. He, "Old Grouch," was going to tell the man that he could come to work at eight, as usual. Poor devil of a watchman! He was not so much to blame, if his story was true! The address was a poor street off Third avenue. Randall gazed around him in disgust as he passed through the slum. A drunken man was clinging to a post. Two shrews were scolding each other from different doorways. What a place in which to bring up a child! Suppose it had been Minnie! At a few minutes after seven he stood before a door in a tenement building. He rang, and a tired-looking woman opened to him. The woman was unmistakably the mother of the girl. And, weary as she was, and poorly dressed, she was unmistakably a lady. "Good evening, Mrs. Kimball," said Randall roughly. "I'm Mr. Randall, and I've called to say that your husband can have his job back." The woman stared at him in terror. "I'm— I'm not Mrs. Kimball," she stammered, and ran back into the apartment. Randall heard her sobbing as she ran. Then he was aware of a tiny figure at his side, and the little girl was looking up into his face. "Old Grouch!" she lisped. "Old Grouch, and see papa!" It was strange that the child's touch turned his will to water. Randall suffered her to lead him by the hand. He went into a dark passage and halted at the door of a tiny room. It was almost dark inside, but he heard the woman sobbing at the side of the man who lay there. She rose and turned and faced him. "I am your son's wife," she said with simple dignity. And in the dark Randall, incredulous, saw the figure upon the bed. "I guess it was a mistake," the woman continued. "This is my little girl, and Mr. Kimball has been taking her to the office nights while my husband was ill. You didn't know, and—there is no need to stay, Mr. Randall." Randall struck a match with trembling fingers and looked at the man on the bed. He saw the fever-flushed face of his own son, whom he had thought gone forever. And then the man's will broke. "Old Grouch" kneeled down at his side. "Horace!" he whispered, taking his hand in his. "Horace, you will come home! I have come to take you home--you and your wife, and—and Leonora. I have wanted you—heaven knows how much," he continued. "Only I didn't know it." The woman turned away her face. "Not now," she answered. "We do not want your forgiveness after these years." Randall looked at his son. "Horace?" he asked. But the sick man turned his face away and answered nothing. And then Randall felt a little hand slipped into his own. "I'll go with you, Old Grouch!" said Leonora. And suddenly the waters of pity gushed from the man's eyes. "God forgive me!" he cried, catching her to his breast. In a trice the mother was sobbing in his arms. And the three, by the sick man's bed, the son and father clasping each other's hands, was the sight that met Kimball's eyes as he entered. "Old Grouch" broke the silence. "Get to your job, Kimball!" he belowed. "Tomorrow I'll have something to say to you. Get to work now, or I'll—I'll discharge you!" For he meant to keep up his reputation to the last. Belief in Jonahs. The belief in Jonahs is contrary to the order of the universe as man most slowly and painfully, by the use of all his spiritual faculties, has discovered that order. Whatever the explanation of extraordinary events may be, the superstitious explanation is not true. To entertain it for a moment is to enervate the mind and to misinterpret the universe. That may not be safely done even in trifles, for none of us is far enough away from the dark fears of the savage to take risks. We need to be almost superstitious in our fear of superstition, as a reformed drunkard needs to avoid wine. For Policy's Sake. "I noticed you maintained strict neutrality while Dubwatte and Twobble were having a warm argument about the war." "Yes." "Were you not tempted to put in a word and then just to expose their ignorance?" "Of course I was, but for special reasons I didn't dare to open my mouth." "What were they?" "I owe Twobble some money and I expect to sell Dubwatte a piece of property and make some money." In Woman's Realm Individual Style of Coiffure Means Much to Woman—Old Styles of Hairdressing Are Revived—Quaint and Picturesque Costume for the Bride's Attendants. It is the manner of dressing her hair more than by any other means, that a woman can establish distinction—an individual style in her appearance. In this one particular she can afford to be independent of fashions and adopt for herself whatever is best suited to her. But in her coiffure, as in everything else she likes a change and she may experiment with any of the new incoming styles in hair dressing in the chance of improving her appearance or by way of variety. Along with the revival of old styles in apparel have come revivals of hair-dressing from by-gone periods. The It is the privilege of the bride to select the style that shall govern in making the costumes of her maids. Just how quaint and picturesque the modes of today allow them to be may be gathered from the illustration given above. This costume looks as if it might be a faithful copy of a style worn by some demure maid who flourished a century ago. But both the gown and the bonnet are products of 1916 and, worn together, they testify to the bride's eye for the picturesque. The gown is made of taffeta. The tight bodice with mid-Victorian shoulders is outlined with a ruffle and 1 ```markdown ``` 1 DISTINCTION IN THE COIFFURE. hair colled or puffed on top of the head, with short curls at each side of the face is one arrangement that is in the experimental stage. In another the hair is combed to the top of the crown and tied there with narrow ribbon formed into a bow and ends. The hair is turned into a long upstanding puff or loop. The most promising of coiffures recently shown calls for waved hair parted at one side and arranged in coils at the back of the crown. Three short curls are placed at one side on a level with the lobe of the ear. There are no styles in which the ears are uncovered, although in some a glimpse of THE FLOWER 1 it is permitted, just enough to display a jewel. The coiffure pictured is a familiar style of the type most fashionable and is shown as developed for evening. The hair is marcelled and coiled across the back of the head just above the nape of the neck. Three short curls are pinned in below the coll. An arrangement of the hair in a short French twist at the back surmounted by one long puff suggests the return of the psyche knot. The front hair is loosely waved and parted at the middle in a very shallow part. This is a graceful style and becoming, which is more than can be said of the most popular of off-the-face coifures. Even to youthful faces they are somewhat trying and they lend nothing of softness to older ones. There is a small wreath at the edge with little roses set far apart. A big and sprightly bow with long sash ends is perched at the back. So quaint a costume is suitably completed when the maid carries a basket of flowers rather than a bouquet. The return of the always-loved big leghorn hat, trimmed with roses, to high favor, should not be overlooked by those who plan for hats that may be useful after the wedding. Wide brimmed hats for mid-summer made of georgette crepe and trimmed with flowers offer the bride a choice for her maids that is sure to please them and all those who see them. Silk nets, expensive, of course, but more durable than tulle, come in every color of the rainbow and every shade of the colors. They have less crisp airiness than tulle, but are very lovely, and so soft that they allow great fullness of shirt or flounces. Made over chiffon, they must be held out by crinoline or by a petticoat, if they are to stand out; but many women like fullness without exaggerated flare or silhouette width, and a satin lin'ing with enough satin frankly used It is the privilege of the bride to select the style that shall govern in making the costumes of her maids. Just how quiet and picturesque the modes of today allow them to be may be gathered from the illustration given above. This costume looks as if it might be a faithful copy of a style worn by some demure maid who flourished a century ago. But both the gown and the bonnet are products of 1916 and, worn together, they testify to the bride's eye for the picturesque. The gown is made of taffeta. The tight bodice with mid-Victorian shoulders is outlined with a ruffle and J supported by narrow straps. It surmounts a skirt which is just one flounce after another until four of them have fully occupied that space from waist to instep. They are finished with narrow hems. Color plays a part so important in the bridesmaids' gowns that taffeta silk is a happy choice in materials. It comes in so many beautiful colors and changeable effects. This will be appreciated by the bride whose aim is to make a fascinating background for her own incomparable white. The old-fashioned poke bonnet shown in the picture is covered with plaited chiffon and has a soft crown. 7 There is a small wreath at the edge with little roses set far apart. A big and sprightly bow with long sash ends is perched at the back. So qualit a costume is suitably completed when the maid carries a basket of flowers rather than a bouquet. The return of the always-loved big leghorn hat, trimmed with roses, to high favor, should not be overlooked by those who plan for hats that may be useful after the wedding. Wide brimmed hats for mid-summer made of georgette crepe and trimmed with flowers offer the bride a choice for her maids that is sure to please them and all those who see them. Julia Bottomly on the outer part of the frock to raise the slip from the rank of linings in often used in place of chiffon. A bit of plain color in substantial material is, in fact, introduced upon the outside of many of the filiemi frocks. Velvet Collar Bands A band of black velvet forms parts of the collar of some of the new frocks and blouses of georgette crepe or chiffon. The velvet serves admirably to give body to the collar. HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS A MALAY OR TAILLESS KITE. The Malay is probably the most practical boy's kite ever invented. practical boys' kite ever invented. Figure 1 shows the completed Malay, Fig. 2 the kite in flight, Fig. 3 its completed framework, and Figs. 4, 5 and 6 the details for preparing the frame sticks. The kite has a vertical stick and a bow-stick, each of which should be 40 inches in length, about three-quar 2 DELLY-BAND ATTACH FLYING-LINE HERE 1 ters inch wide and three-eighths of an inch thick, for a medium-sized kite. In the cutting of the sticks lays half the secret of making a kite that will fly successfully. If you live anywhere near a mill it will cost but a few cents to have sticks cut to the sizer wanted. Drive a small nail or large tack into each end of the two sticks, to fasten the framing-string to (Figs. 4 and 5), and notch the side edges of the bow-stick near each end for the attachment of the bow-string (Fig. 6). The amount to bend the bow-stick is important. For a kite with a bow 40 inches long the distance between the string and stick should be 6 inches (Fig. 5). Use a strong twine for the MAKE THIS DISTANCE 4 INCHES now-string, and tie it securely to the notched ends. Fasten the bow-stick at its exact center to the vertical stick, placing it exactly 4 inches down from the top of the vertical stick, as indicated in Fig. 3. Drive a couple of brads through the two sticks, to hold them together and then reinforce the connection by wrapping the joint with strong linen thread, crossing it in the manner shown. With the two sticks properly joined, connect their ends with the framing string, stretching it tightly between the sticks and tying to the end nails. The strong light-weight brown paper now so generally used for wrapping paper makes an excellent cover CUT-BOW STICK 40 INCHES-LONG NOTCH FOR BOW-STRING END-OF BOW-STICK 6 MAKE THIS DISTANCE 6 INCHES CUT-VERTICAL-STICK 40 INCHES-LONG NAIL NAIL NAIL ing. A few sheets can be purchased for the purpose at a near-by store. You will likely have to paste together two or more sheets to make one large enough for your kite framework. The paper should be placed on the outer face of the bow-stick, and should be allowed a little fullness, instead of stretching it tight as on the hexagonal form of kite. Attach a belly-band at the intersection of the bow-stick and vertical stick (Fig. 1), and make it of the right length so when held to one side it will reach to the end of the bow, as indicated in Fig. 1. Tie the flying line securely at this point, and the kite will be ready for its maiden flight. Vox Popull. The moral standard of the people acting somehow, is always there whether it be high or low. At its highest, however, it does not approach the noblest motives of the individual, for it is a communal conscience, not an individual conscience. It is never more than the highest common denominator of goodness. Uncle Eben. "Mobbe de man dat never has to fight," said Uncle Eben, "ain' as peaceable as he is lucky." HOMEMADE CALENDAR8. The little desk calendar in Figs. 1 and 2 has a cardboard case (Fig. 3), and six calendar cards (Fig. 4). First make the cards, then the case. The size of your calendar pad will determine the size of the cards. Fig. 4 will give you an idea of the relative size. The card tops must extend above the case as shown. Use a light weight cardboard or heavy letter paper for the cards. You will see by Fig. 4 that one month of the calendar is pasted upon each side of each card. Cut JANUARY $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{1}$ A B C $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{4}$ the front of the case from cardboard, with the opening of the right size so there will be a margin of about one-quarter inch around the calendar, and make the margin around the opening about one-half inch wide. Mark out back B with front A as a marker, and glue enough of the strips C along the side and bottom to make a thickness a trifle greater than that of the six calendar cards. To assemble the case, bind together A and B with paper lapped over and glued to their edges. Paste a piece of tinted paper on the front to conceal the binding strip. Fig. 2 shows how to fasten a cardboard strip to the back of the case to support the calendar. Perhaps you would prefer a perpetual calendar to the kind just de- MON. 20 MAR. $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{6}$ JAN. JAN. MAR. MAR. MAY. MAY. JULY. JULY. SEPT. SEPT. NOV. NOV. 30 29 31 scribed. The calendar in Fig. 5 requires a small cardboard box for a case (A, Fig. 6). Remove one end of the box, then cut away the bottom, with the exception of a margin of one-quarter inch along the sides and remaining end. Back B (Fig. 6) fits between the box sides, and extends an inch above them. Glue its edges to the sides of the box. There are sixteen calendar cards (Fig. 7), two for the "days," eight for the "dates," and six for the "months." Cut the "date" cards two-thirds of the length of the "day" cards, and the "month" cards one-half of the length of the "date" cards. The calendar pad from which you cut the "days." "dates," and "months" should be in heavy clear type. Arrange and paste the printing in the manner shown in Fig. 7. The perpetual calendar in Fig. 8 is made of a cardboard box of the kind that slides into a sleeve cover (Figs. 9 and 10). Cut the openings A, B and C (Fig. 9) through the sleeve cover, and paste the three strips D (Fig. 10) upon the box bottom for the "month," "day" and "date" strips to slide upon. Fig. 11 shows the relative length and width of the slide strips, and Fig. 12 the arrangement of the calendar letters and numbers. The Child Critics. Parents are living daily before the most critical audience in the world—their child. The small deceit, the loss of temper—all such things are seen by the small critic, and they all color, in later years, his feeling for his parents.—From the Delmeator. True Happiness. Happy the man who, remote from busy life, is content, like the primitive race of mortals, to plow his paternal lands with his own oxen, freed from all borrowing and lending. -Horace. HOMETOWN HELPS LOOK TO THE VACANT LOT A Little Cleaning Up of the Space Now Will Result in Profit in the Future. Owners of unimproved property in this city who wish to sell it should take heed of a suggestion that comes from Minnesota, where the matter has been under practical consideration. This is that any lot of ground offered for sale has a better chance of finding a market if it is kept in attractive order than if neglected and allowed to present an unkempt, unattractive appearance. Of course, as a mere building site, it makes no difference to a prospective purchaser whether a lot is neatly tufted or is a veritable dump laden with trash. Building operations are not deterred by refuse. But there is something psychological in the appeal of a well-kept vacant lot that gives it a "pulling power" over a trash-covered, weed-grown, unsightly place. The cumulative effect of well-tended vacant properties reaching to a standard of orderliness throughout the city is unmistakable. Every real estate owner with property of this character to sell is interested in attracting the attention of buyers from outside. Such buyers are more surely drawn to a city that presents no unlovely aspects than to one that is peppered with eyesores. The cost of keeping a vacant lot in order is slight and it should be reckoned by the owner as part of the overhead charge, along with the interest. It has been suggested that this cost may be added to the price of the property when it is sold. However it is borne, whether by the owner or the ultimate purchaser, it is a good investment. It makes for quicker sales and meanwhile for a more attractive city, which in itself is an asset shared by every owner of property. This is the season to consider this question. Already the preparations for park work are under way. The ground in the public reservations is being raked, trash is being hauled away, and in a few weeks the city will be blossoming. Every owner of a vacant lot should consider his bit of ground as part of the city's park system and put it in order just as carefully as the tree-grown spaces under the care of the government are groomed for the season. The householders are expected to keep their front parkings and lawns up to a certain standard of neatness, and surely those who own land on which there are no improvements should be under the same obligation. — Washington Star. Have a Garden. Begin now to think of that little garden in the back yard, everybody who has a back yard. Such a modest enterprise has much to do to restore the harmony of life. If you don't get a radish, a tomato, a bean or a mess of peas, you will get something greater—pure air, sunshine, exercise and companionship with nature, which are a richer crop than all the truck in the garden. It is a great thing to watch things grow. They make a man grow, too; add health and strength to every part of his body; give him a clean conscience; make him love his wife and enjoy her victuals. Tending a little garden makes a good citizen out of a man; gives him better thoughts; makes him kindler to his neighbor, and gives a gentler accent to his voice. And then, if he should raise anything in the garden, how happy he is to gather it and take it into the kitchen and lay it on the table, saying to his wife: "These are some of our own raising; amn't they fine?" That's life—grander than going to church in an automobile—Ohio State Journal. Value of Flower Shows Preparations are already under way or flower shows, and it is pertinent to ask, "What is the permanent value to those who attend?" More attractions will not permanently endure with any considerable measure of success. They must educate as well. In order to interest you must instruct. All love best what they know most about. The more one is instructed in horticulture the greater will be his appreciation of plants and flowers. Every exhibit should be a bureau of information regarding fundamental knowledge. Every attendant should be a mine of information regarding details. A feast for the eyes will not alone attract the best attendance, but a feast of the mind as well surely will. Decoration of the Home It is not "a matter of taste" when we accept for our home's decoration those forms of beauty which we do not sympathetically understand; it is a matter of intellectual laziness. We take what is smart for the moment without a question of its fitness and adaptability for our individual needs, and in so doing we lose that greater delight, which is the soul of art and which is our only thorough sincere study and search of the decorative fundamentals upon which the artists and lovers of the beautiful have built—House and Garden. Got Her New Hat. "Why is it," asked the inquisitive husband, "that you never ask anyone if your hat is on straight, as I so often hear other women do?" "Well, if you must know," replied his wife, "it is because I love you so much." "But I fail to see what your love for me has to do with it." "Why, just think how it would disgrace you if I were to call anyone's attention to the only hat I have had in three years." And that's why, on the very next occasion she went out, she appeared in the latest creation of the milliner's art. SPECIAL DRUG SALE Home Phone THEO. SMITH'S DRUG STORE Bell Phone Main 5467 Grand 4591 COR. 18th AND TRACY MUSIC WITH YOUR SODAS EVERY SUNDAY KANSAS CITY, MO. FROM 4 P.M. TO 11 P.M. THE COFFEE SHOP The beautiful and attractive Drug Store of Dr. Theodore Smith, located at 18th and Tracy avenue. Dr. Smith is the Pioneer Drugstiff of this city and brings to his business an aggressiveness and rich experience that makes him one of the most successful business men of the race. OFFER NO. 1.—One 50c box of Madam Walkers' Hair Grower free with one Straightening Comb and one Alcohol Cleaner. OFFER NO. 2.—One Tube A. D. S. Tooth Paste free with a 25c Special Tooth Brush. OFFER NO. 3.—One box of Palmers' Success Ointment, Hair Dressing or one bar of Palmers' Soap free with one Straightening Comb. 30 per cent off on all Hair Goods, Wigs, Braids, Transformations, Bangs, Switches, Etc. The Public Library Kansas City, Mo. Rev. R. E. Lee is getting along with his church duties and has returned from Rocheport where he assisted in a board meeting.....Mr. George Holliday is in Kansas City on business.....Miss Marigree Holiday entertained a few of her lady friends at he aunt's, Mrs. C. G. Byas, Saturday evenings, from 7 until 11 o'clock, in honor of Miss Mattle Lewis of Kansas City.....Mrs. C. G. Byas and Mrs. Maggie Jones are on the sick list.....Mrs. Rube Wood of Arrow Rock, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jack Smith, and friends east of town.....Mr. and Mrs. Kake Crump are entertaining the Mission Circle.....Mrs. A. B. Clay, east of town, has 132 baby chicks and during the month of March sold 223½ dozen eggs for $38.45. Mrs. Maud Casen departed this life March 28 at the age of 48 years. The deceased leaves ten children to mourn her demise. Rev. McCain officiated. Burial at Lincoln cemetery....Mrs. Laura Patrick, who died in Kansas City, was buried here Saturday....Mr. Lewis Estill was born November 8, 1877, and departed this life April 5, 1916. A mother, four sisters, four brothers and a host of relatives mourn his loss. Rev. J. T. Thornly officiated assisted by Rev. W. H. Davis....A great revival is still in progress at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Davis. Optimistic Thought. Prosperity gives us friends but adversity proves them. The Vim and Vigor Remedies never fail to satisfy. Try them. Vim and Vigor Liniment . 25c Vim and Vigor Blood and Rheumatism Remedy . 75c Vim and Vigor Kidney and Liver Pills . 25c Vim and Vigor Headache Relief . 10c Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets . 25c Vim and Vigor Female Regulator . 75c Vim and Vigor Hair Promoter . 50c Vim and Vigor Hair Wash and Cleanser . 25c Vim and Vigor Candy Laxatives . 10c Vim and Vigor Liver Toners . 10c Vim and Vigor Face Cream . 25c NEWS AND PERIODICALS Chicago Defender, New York Age, Kansas City Sun, Freeman, Cricis Dallas Express, Guardian, Plaindealer, Kansas City Star, Kansas City Post, Kansas City Journal, Magazines and Novels, Etc. 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. What We Manufacture— Hair Preparations. Quinoleum Hair Grower.....50c Quinoleum Hair Tonic.....50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo.....50c Face Preparations. Quinoleum Face Bleach.....25c Quinoleum Face Cream.....25c Quinoleum Camphor Ice.....25c A liberal sample of our new preparations, a fragrantly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety face powder in pink and flesh colors (brown) sent free with any order. Call Bell Phone West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas. QUINOLEUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY HOME P time. Everyone should size ever fail to satisfy. Try them Remedy Isles 10 25 75 50 10 10 25 charge to any part of the C DRU DAS EVERY SUNDAY TO 11 P. M. ERIODICALS Kansas City Sun, Freeman Plaindealer, Kansas City St nal, Magazines and Novels, E ```markdown ``` Famous Kansas City Stock Yards. Harrison Washington died Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the age of 27 years and the funeral services were held at Hosley Chapel, C.M.E. church, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. He leaves two aunts. The Rev. McCray officiated.... The Eureka Club met at the residence of Mrs. Logan Harvey, 716 North 24th street, Thursday afternoon. The following were present: Mesdames Pearl aBley, eParl Brown, Mollie Henderson, Iola Payne; Miss Lizzie and Ida John and the hostess. The club will meet next with Miss Jessie Wilkerson....Mrs. Martha Campbell is on the sick list.... Mrs. Ethel Brown of Chillicothe is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Rosa Whitney....Mr. Sherman Tohl was here Sunday visiting his mother....Miss Your attention is called to the THEO. SMITH'S DRUG STORE. The best stocked Negro Drug Store in the United States, barring none. A visit will convince you that he is fully prepared to take care of your trade. He absolutely runs a first-class legitimate Drug Store, free from liquor selling, loafers, crap shooting and dice shaking for cigars. A safe, clean place tosend your women and children to trade. Every prescription that comes in the store is carefully compounded by the proprietor, who is a regularly Graduated Registered Pharmacist and who has filled tens of thousands of prescriptions and not a single mistake has ever been made. He is a graduate of Howard University Pharmaceutical Department and is registered in the State of Missouri and the District of Columbia. The Wholesale Jobbers, Credit Men, Bradstreet and Dunn gives him the best record of any Negro Druggist in the State. Miss Cozetta Kingsbury. HOME PHONE NET Everyone should take advance .85c Wet .85c Pe $1.50 To .85c Ni .45c Fo .10c Al .45c To .85c Se .85c Tw .45c Tw .25c Th to satisfy. Try them. .25c Wet Hair N Makeup .75c Nail Br .25c Oils, Pa .10c Needles .25c .75c .50c .25c .10c .10c .25c any part of the City. MAIL ORDER DRUG S BY SUNDAY ODICALS City Sun, Freeman, Ar, Kansas City Star, Magazines and Novels, Etc. Four Ava Gassaway is able to be out again after being seriously ill...The Francis Street Baptist church will give a cantata Easter Sunday. The Junior choir of 26 voices will sing at the 11 o'clock services and the Senior choir will sing at the evening services... Mr. Earl Caggier died Saturday, the 8th at his home, 7th and Middleton, and the funeral took place at the A. M. E. church Monday, the 10th. The service was conducted by Rev. Holly. He leaves a mother, father, brother, and two sisters to mourn his loss... Mr. Peoples was here visiting his daughter, Mrs. Dan Howard, and his granddaughter, Mrs. John Guthrie... Rev. N. C. Buren went to New York City on business and will return the 14th...Mrs. Jordan's recital at the A. M. E. church on Thursday, the 6th, was a grand success. Miss Claudia Quarrels and Miss Cozetta Kingsbury two of Kansas City's most charming and cultured young ladies are employed by Dr. Smith and are giving most efficient service. They are High School graduates, highly intelligent, are "home" girls and are a valuable addition to Dr. Smith's clerical force. Those who believe in creating opportunities for our boys and girls must give credit to Dr. Smith for his consideration along this line. E MAIN 5467 BELL PHONE Advantage of this Special Sale are Wild Rose Soap 10c 2 Cakes for ... Peroxide Soap 10c 2 Cakes for ... Toilet Soap Box 25c 3 Cakes for ... Nipple 5c sellers, 3 for ... Fountain Syringes $1.25 value for ... Alarm Clocks $1.00 value for ... Tooth Brushes 25c value for ... Seven Big Rolls Toilet Paper for ... Two Bars Sayman's Soap for ... Three Big Boxes Matches for We carry Madam Walker's Hair Grow Hair Nets, Checkers, Perfumes, Soaps, To akeup, Manicuring Sets, Silk Sponges, P ail Brushes, Tweezers, Breast Pumps, Ice als, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes, Stationery needles: Sodas and S We serve the best Sodas an N 5467 ALL PHONE GRAN This Special Sale at once. cap 10c 2 Cakes for cap 10c 2 Cakes for box 25c 3 Cakes for ers, 3 for inges $1.25 value for $1.00 value for 25c value for ells Toilet Paper for man's Soap for xes Matches for Adam Walker's Hair Grower, Whites' Sp ers, Perfumes, Soaps, Toilet Waters, Fa ng Sets, Silk Sponges, Powder Puffs, K ozers, Breast Pumps, Ice Caps, Hot Wat hes, Brushes, Stationery of all kinds. Sodas and Sundaes serve the best Sodas and Sundaes in 77 NONE GRAND 4591 Special Sale at once. Boxes for .....150c Boxes for .....150c Boxes for .....200c Boxes .....100c Value for .....890c for .....750c for .....150c Super for .....250c for .....150c for .....100c Hair Grower, Whites' Specific Face Cream, Soaps, Toilet Waters, Face Powders, Stage Sponges, Powder Puffs, Knives, Eye Glasses, Pumps, Ice Caps, Hot Water Bags, Bed Pans, Stationery of all kinds. Hypo Syringes and and Sundaes Hot Sodas and Sundaes in town Wild Rose Soap 10c 2 Cakes for .15c Peroxide Soap 10c 2 Cakes for .15c Toilet Soap Box 25c 3 Cakes for .20c Nipple 5c sellers, 3 for .10c Fountain Syringes $1.25 value for .89c Alarm Clocks $1.00 value for .75c Tooth Brushes 25c value for .15c Seven Big Rolls Toilet Paper for .25c Two Bars Sayman's Soap for .15c Three Big Boxes Matches for .10c We carry Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Whites' Specific Face Cream, Hair Nets, Checkers, Perfumes, Soaps, Toilet Waters, Face Powders, Stage Makeup, Manicuring Sets, Silk Sponges, Powder Puffs, Knives, Eye Glasses, Nail Brushes, Tweezers, Breast Pumps, Ice Caps, Hot Water Bags, Bed Pans, Oils, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes, Stationery of all kinds. Hypo Syringes and Needles. Fine Candies all Kinds ORDERS SOLICITED AND PROPERLY CARED FOR. STORE Bel Gra KANSAS CIT LINCOLN CAFE UNITED AND PROPERLY CARED FOR. ORE Bel Gra KANSAS CIT LINCOLN CAFE AND PROPERLY CARED FOR. ORE Bell Phone Grand 4591 KANSAS CITY, MO. NCOLN CAFE MRS. FRANKLIN, Prop. 1131 East 18th Street Four Doors East of Smith's Drug Store Dr. A. D. BRADBURY. Physician and Surgeon. Office, 821 Indep. Ave., Bell Phone Main 4438. of Smith's Drug Store Best Place to EA A. D. BRADBURY. Musician and Surgeon. 1 Indep. Ave., Bell Phone A. FRANK Physician 716 E. 12th SQ Drug Store Best Place to EAT in Kansas City URY. Gegeon. Bell Phone A. FRANKLIN RADFORD Physician and Surgeon. 716 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Residence, 531 Tracy Ave. Office Hours—9:00 to 12.00 a. m.; 2:00 to 5:00 and 5:00 to 9:00 p. m. Agents Wanted To Sell — Memo BOOKER T. WAS THE MASTER MIND OF A CH To Sell - Memorial Edition BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE MASTER MIND OF A CHILD OF CHAIN Agents Wanted To Sell - Memorial Edition JOHN H. HARRIS AN APPELLING, picturesque romance of life. A story of achievement almost rivaling in interest the heroic images of ancient Rome and Greece who were supposed to be imbued with powers beyond those of mortal men. A full of human interest, recounting the life history of the hero from plantation habe to leading educator, author of the Bible, inspiration in every line, and the story of a life-work which offers an example for every boy and youth in the land. The life story of a man who was a most remarkable product of education in all its phases. The twentieth century Moses, coiled in the hands of people out of the wilderness of ignorance, superstition and prosperity for all who would follow him. Our Memorial Edition of the Life of Booker T. Washington includes a degree, a degree educational institute that stands as a monument to the energy, earnestness, intelligence and honesty of this great man and his work, and a multilineal walks of life and from every station. 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