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For Real Easter Bargains Read All the Advertisements in This Issue of The Sun VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 34. For Real East AFAMOUSNEGRO Dr. Charles T. Walker, Pastor onal Church, Augusta, G Best Preacher in A PREACHES TO JOHN D. Aged Negro, Former Slave, Has a Oil King. AFAMOUSNEGROPREACHER Dr. Charles T. Walker, Pastor of the Institutional Church, Augusta, Ga., Called the Best Preacher in America. PREACHES TO JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER Aged Negro, Former Slave, Has a Firm Friend in the Oil King. Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. John D. Rockefeller finds he can hear the gospel preached better in Augusta, Ga., than anywhere else in the world. And the preacher is a Negro, born a slave. The richest man in the world sits in one of the front pews reserved for white people, and the congregation sings old hymns as only Negroes can sing them. The voices of the women rise in a fine treble, and the bass of the men, REV. T. H. EWING, D.D. One of the most influential ministers in this city who is rounding out his twentieth year as pastor of the Vine Street Baptist Church, and who has the unusual honor of pastoring a congregation of 1,000 members, more than 60 per cent of whom are property owners, due to his wise counsel and advice, and who has materially assisted Captain Todd and Lieutenant Lacey of No. 11 fire company in cleaning up conditions on Vine street between Eighteenth and Nineteenth. All Kansas City honors him. repeating the chorus, breaks in with a deep rumble of sound. They sway their bodies slightly, and their voices rise in a chant of praise. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," is followed by "I Shall Be Whiter Than Snow," and then by hymns of their own, which you can hear nowhere but in a Negro church: "Good Lawd, I wonder, "Good Lawd, I wonder, "Good Lawd, I wonder, "Is anybody here gettin' ready to die?" "Amen!" says an old man, whose wolly hair is turning gray and who hobbles with a cane. "Praise God!" exclaims a woman's high voice, and her face lights up with the glory of religion. The organ drops from the rich, worshipful music to an epilogue of the organist's invention, and the congregation sits back to hear the gospel preached with a fire that reaches the sinner's heart. And Mr. Rockefeller sits with them. The preacher, Charles Walker, who has been half-hidden behind the tall stand on which is the big Bible, gets up and looks around at his congregation. He is a very black, plain looking Negro, just like any other Georgia Negro; and he speaks with the richness and the feeling that is inherit in his race. John D. Rockefeller's example has set a fashion among the rich tourists wintering in Augusta. At times the Negro preacher, an ex-slave, has a dozen millionaires among his hearers. But he doesn't seem to know they are there. He preaches just the same—delivers the same message of the goodness of God. Now that Booker T. Washington is dead, Walker is the most remarkable Negro in the South. He was born in 1858 as the property of Dr. W. A. Clark, who lived in Augusta. The war came on and the emancipation of slaves followed. He was just a pickaninny then, and he doesn't remember anything about those times. But he recalls vividly his struggles for an education; and how, at last, he found a place at the Atlanta Baptist college. Te was trained there for a preacher, an began even as a young man to be known for his eloquence. Twice he went to Europe, both times to attend the World's Baptist Alliance, and in London met Dr. Spurgeon, who called him the "preacher from the soil." In New York he came to know John D. Rockefeller, who contributed to the The Kansas City Sun EASTER SERVICES AT ALLEN CHAPTER SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE CHOIR EASTER SERMON TO KNIGHTS TEMPLAR—2:30 p. m. EASTER VESPER SERVICE—7:30 p. m. AT THE PASEO Y. M. C. A. CAFETERIA Come direct from morning services 1:00 to 3:30 P. M. 5:30 to 8:00 P. M. YOU SHOULD ATTEND WRIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY—14th and Michigan EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 24 It will be the swellest thing of the season. Don't miss it! DANCING UNTIL 1:00 A. M. REFRESHMENTS educational and religious work the preacher was supporting. Finally Charles Walker began the effort to build an institutional church for Negroes in Augusta which shall teach not only religion, but work. This church will be completed in the fall of this year, will cost about $100,000 and will seat a congregation of 3,000 people. Mr. Rockefeller, ex-President Taft and a great many others have contributed to the fund with which the church is being built. It was Walker's plan to teach sewing at the church, to have a broom factory and a carpenter's shop there, and in every other possible way to make it a help to his people. He has an advisory board of white citizens of Augusta, who aid him with the affairs of the church, and who believe he is the wisest leader the Negro race has today. Mr. Rockefeller is intensely interested in the church and often writes the pastor about its affairs. The rich EASTER SERVICES EARLY MORNING By Intermediate G Breakfast EASTER SERMON By M SPECIAL MUSIC EASTER SERMON TO KNIT EASTER VESPER S GET THE EASTER AT THE PASEO Y. P. Come direct from 1:00 to 3:30 P. M. SAY--- YOU SHOULD WRIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY EASTER MON It will be the sweller Don't DANCING UNTIL REFRESH Miss Cozetta Kingsbury. Over fifteen hundred persons will pass thru the doors of this beautiful Drug Store on its formal opening of the Soda Season, Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916, from 4:00 P. M. to 12 M. Special Music will be rendered by Mr. Roland Bruce, Violinist, and Miss Edna Hammett, Pianist. The public is invited. THEO. SMITH'S DRUG STORE Cor. 18th and Tracy. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, APRIL 22. 1916. THE BAR The beautiful and attractive Drug Store of Dr. Theodore Smith, loca ted at 18th and Tracy avenue. Dr. Smith is the Pioneer Druggrist of this city and brings to his business an aggressiveness and rich experience that at makes him one of the most successful business men of the race. est man in the world has several times said of the Georgia Negro who is an ex-slave: "He seems to me to have more of the spirit of religion than any man I've ever heard preach."—Philadelphia Record. A RECORD BREAKING MEETING. The community meeting held at the Lincoln High school last Sunday was one of the most enjoyable and largely attended numbers on the season's list of meetings. And the women of the community are singing the praises of Principal Lee for his foresight in securing such a stellar attraction for this meeting. Twenty-one of the Colored Women's clubs of the city, under the leadership of the president of the federation, Mrs. Minnie L. Crosthwait, were in attendance. An audience of fully 1,000 people faced the distinguished speakers, who were: Mrs. George W. Fuller, president of the Athenaeum; Mrs. Henry N. Ess and Mrs. Yale. A solo by Miss Frost was also given. Many were the compliments showered upon the colored club women by these brilliant speakers and they acknowledged that they were most agreeably surprised by the magnitude of the work and the distinct advancement of the colored club women of the city. Mrs. Crostowhait introduced the speakers, the invocation was by Rev. S. W. Bacote, and after a vote of thanks, proposed by Principal Lee, the benediction was pronounced by Dr. E. R. Vaughan and all left feeling one of the greatest meetings in civic uplift and racial development had been held that day. Mrs. J. W. Baird of Centralria, Kas., is the guest of her daughter, Miss Callie Baird. 1804 East Tenth. YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE Grand Easter Opening OF THE WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE Nineteenth and Vine Streets (Transfer Point). OUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE IS SUPERB—all syrups made from the freshest fruits; our drinks are prepared and served by expert soda dispensers. OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT isone of the most complete in the city—Prescriptions filled by graduate, registered and experienced pharmacists. A Life-Long Republican, An Ex-Union Soldier and an Honorable Man. ENJOINS LAW FOR NEGRO SEGREGATION Federal Court in St. Louis Rules Temporarily Against New Ordinance. READ HIS DECISION. St. Louis, April 17.—The enforcement of the Negro segregation ordinance of St. Louis was enjoined by the federal district court here today. The injunction was granted by District Judge Dyer, who said he made the order temporary only because the federal supreme court now is considering a segregation case from Louisville, Ky. Otherwise, he said, he would have granted a permanent injunction. One segregation ordinance prohibits whites or blacks from living in a block in which 75 per cent of the houses are occupied by persons of the opposite race. The ordinance makes similar restrictions, but the proceedings is 100 instead of 75. In announcing his decision Judge Dyer said: "There is practically but one question before the court—the fact of the validity of these ordinances. "I have lived in this state within sixty miles of this spot seventy years. My father was a slave owner. Nevertheless, I have always tried to be just H. COMPTON, Prop. 1512 E. 18th St. SPECIAL PREPARATIONS FOR DELMONICO'S EASTER DINNER (FOR 30 YEARS THE BEST) A Social Triumph to Eat Here GOOD COOKING—BIG MEALS Try Our Famous Pies to all Negroes. "The judgment of the court is that these ordinances are void and illegal. A man has a right to occupy property that he owns, under the laws of the United States and the constitution. "The Negro is entitled to the same consideration and the same rights as is a white man." REV. WM. H. THOMAS, D.D. The most versatile and brilliant minister Kansas City has ever known, whose Palm Sunday sermon was a masterpiece and who will doubtless preach to the greatest crowd Easter Sunday Allen Chapel has ever contained. Hear him. GIRLS,DON'T DO IT Low Neck and Short Dresses Lead to Hell, says Nannie Burroughs, the Great Race Lecturer. PARENTS, DO NOT LET YOUR GIRLS WEAR THEM---WHAT NEW FASHION IS COMING NEXT? We are afflicted every season with a fad or two. This season, we are to have more of the indecent than of the decent kind. We are to have the kind of shows that men of a class, used to go to low-class vaudeville to see. The fancy shoes (price, style and color) are to be worn with dresses, anywhere between shoe top and knee. Styles of this kind appeal to "sporty" old women who need only the slightest pretext for exposing their person and to fast young women and misses who have in their mind that men are attracted by exhibitions of this kind. Of course, men of a certain type are attracted, just as women of a certain type will expose themselves by overdoing the short dress act. Decent sensible, men will not be attracted; nor will decent, sensible women lift their dresses to such a height as to expose their legs while sitting or walking. We write, however, to urge the mother whose daughter has passed her sixteenth year, not to allow her to wear her dresses at such a length as to expose herself to the gaze of indecent men. We write also to beg poor mothers who try to dress their daughters in the height of fashion, not to waste their money buying fancy shoes. Black shoes for Winter, Spring, and Fall, and white shoes for Summer, are as smart and as near the correct thing for fashionable people who want to keep within the pale of decency, as anything in the shop. A great many girls art not only going to lose their modesty, but they are going to lose their virtue as a result of a style that is nothing less than an invitation to a large class of men who roam about and sit around, seeking whom they may devour. It isn't necessary to wear trains, but it is far from decent for a woman or a girl to expose herself as this extreme indecent, freakish Spring style suggests. The sensible mother will lay down this law: If her daughter has 1512 E. 18th St. PREPARATIONS Easter Dinner (ARS THE BEST) Imph to Eat Here ING—BIG MEALS Famous Pies ED TO ATTEND THE opening G STORE (point). APRIL 23 VERS FOR THE LADIES! made from the freshest fruits; complete in the city—Prescrip- tions. HOME PHONE-EAST 2293 We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. of The Sun DON'T DO IT Dresses Lead to Hell, says the Great Race Lecturer. LET YOUR GIRLS WEAR THEM FASHION IS COMING NEXT? sixteenth year, not to allow her to wear her dresses at such a length as to expose herself to the gaze of indecent men. We write also to beg poor mothers who try to dress their daughters in the height of fashion, not to waste their money buying fancy shoes. Black shoes for Winter, Spring, and Fall, and white shoes for Summer, are as smart and as near the correct thing for fashionable people who want to keep within the pale of decency, as anything in the shop. A great many girls art not only going to lose their modesty, but they are going to lose their virtue as a result of a style that is nothing less than an invitation to a large class of men who roam about and sit around, seeking whom they may devour. It isn't necessary to wear trains, but it is far from decent for a woman or a girl to expose herself as this extreme indecent, freakish Spring style suggests. The sensible mother will lay down this law: If her daughter has been wearing long dresses, she will not let her wear them above her shoes tops now. These old women who are wearing their dresses at any length, from shoe top to half way to the calf of the leg should be arrested and charged Five Dollars for each offense. A few summers ago, we were sleeveless. The next season we turned our necks and chest out. Last season we wore transparent dresses. This season, we have knee dresses. In the name of decency, what next? We have reached the place for protest and feel as much justified as the woman who attended a moral reform meeting a few years ago. "The speaker went on to say it is time that we had a moral awakening in this town. Let us arise in our might. Let us gird up our loins. Let us take off our coats. Let us bear our arms. Let us—" "Hold on, now," screamed the angular lady, who was seated near the plattform, "if this is to be a moral awakening, don't you dare to propose to take off another thing." Isn't it time for mothers to be as brave as this woman?—N. H. Burroughs, National Training School, Washington, D. C. The Foster Drug Company at 18th and Woodland ave. wishes to announce that Mr. Don L. Adams is again in charge of their prescription case. Drugs and sundries of all kinds. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Delivery promptly made. Bell phone East 272. Home E. 4070. Mrs. Scott Davison, 1812 E. 12th street, was called home suddenly at the death of her mother in Memphis, Tenn. Miss Claudie Quarrels. 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. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City AUTHORS MRS. MARIA P. WILLIAMS, Author and Lecturer, 1204 Highland Avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. MRS. MARION STIRMAN, Hair Dressing, Poro Treatment, 903 Independence Avenue. dependence Avenue. MESDAMES JACKSON & JOHNSON, 18th and Highland Ave. Bell phone E. 4788. MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madame Walker's Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 1902 1-2 Vine St. Bell phone, East 559; Home phone, East 4132. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS WORTHAM BROS., 1831 Paseo. Bell Phone East 701. DRUG STORES SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone in 5467. DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone 4082. ER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland East 272, Home phone East 4070. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. LAMES & CO., 2409 Vine Street. THEODORE SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 4591 Home Main 5467. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone East 1814 Home East 4082. R. W. FOSTER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4070. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. SON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 2 NS, F. W. DAVIS. Moving, packing and s. Bell phone, East 529; Home phone, E 9 Woodland. THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 2377J. MOVING VANS, F. W. DAVIS. Moving, packing and storing house hold goods. Bell phone, East 529; Home phone, East 2158. Residence, 1229 Woodland. FLORISTS. AT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. B e phone, East 4070. JEWELERS. N, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 62 CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 272. Home phone, East 4070. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON. 1616 West 9th St. Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. WAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, B actices in all courts. ON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, B al advice. Practices in all courts. LEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minne Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas, Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home pl PHOTOGRAPHERS. ANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East st 1643. CALDWELL CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home phone East 4009. PHOTOGRAPHERS. C. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell phone East 1643. PRINTERS. C. A. FRANKLIN, 1309 East 18th Street. Bell phone, Grand 2988 REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. ICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT 4011 McGee street. E 751 Main. Home Ph DYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 N Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. GOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO., Help fur nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. Home Phone 7555 Main. A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota Ave. (upstairs) Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West 1743; Home phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011. Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres SECOND-HAND GOODS. W. G. HOPKINS. 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851 SHOE STORE G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 East 18th street. Bell phone East 1328. THEATRES THEATRES. OLD KENTUCKY, 1702 East Twelfth Street. UNDERTAKERS , 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone one Main 3341. ROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine streets. EE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., B ne East 3341. ROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Gr D. Res., Bell East 3281. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone Main 3398W Home phone Main 3341. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine streets. Both phones East 4349. C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3336, Home East 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res. Bell East 3281. YOU CAN BE BEAUTIFUL LET US HELP YOU WE SPECIALIZE IN HAIR GOODS AND SELL ALL THE LATEST STYLES IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, ETC. WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR GOODS MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED. WE SELL THE FINEST HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB IN THE WORLD NONE BETTER MADE. FREE - A CATALOGUE TO EVERYONE MENTIONING THE NAME OF THIS NEWSPAPER. Halo Hair Company 647 STEINWAY AVENUE L. I. C. NEW YORK AGENTS WANTED Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Our Asphalt Ornamental Roofing Costs one-third Less Than Shingles. Wears Longer. Cash or Payments. WILBERRITE ROOFING & MFG. CO. 1411 WALNUT Home Phone 7796 Bell Phone Grand 643 Bell Phone, Grand 2129J Bell Phone 2129J. Why Not Make Your Hair Look Its Best BY USING FULBRIGHT'S WONDER? Remember, our Preparation Brings Out these Qualities of the Hair. BEAUTY—LIFE—LUSTRE—COLOR Our Hair Grower Unsurpassed in Producing the Health and Growth. 1330 E. 16th Street THE E. L. FULBRIGHT-GRANT CO. The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co 1217 WOODLAND AVENUE Kansas City, Mo. Regallias, Rituals and Ceremonials for HEROINES OF JERICHO ORDER EASTERN STAR MASONIC BODIES ORDER OF TWELVE Badges and Emblems for U. B. F. & S. M. T. Special Catalogues for Each LODGE ROOM FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER Souvenir Badges for All Conventions CARE OF THE BABY. Teething. The baby usually cuts his first tooth when he is 6 to 8 months old, and by the end of the first year has, ordinarily, six teeth. He should have 12 teeth at 18 months of age; -16 when he is 2 years old, and before the end of the third year the entire set of 20 "milk" teeth. The process of teething in a healthy baby can not properly be held responsible for the illness commonly attributed to it. The first half dozen teeth rarely give the baby any pain, but as the double teeth appear there is occasionally at the same time a little disturbance, such as loss of appetite, and possibly evidences of slight indigestion, which may last for a few days. But if the disturbance is more serious than this, some other reason for it should be sought. Teething takes place through the weaning period and during the second year, when mistakes in feeding are so often made which upset the baby's digestion, even if they do not make him seriously ill. On this account it is often unjustly blamed for making the baby sick, when the real reason lies in the fact that he was overfed or improperly fed, or perhaps that the weather was very hot. It must be remembered that excessive heat aggravates any ill the baby may have, and is quite sufficient in itself to make the baby sick. It is necessary in summer, therefore, both on account of the heat and because of the disturbances connected with weaning and teething, to take great care of the baby in all respects, and especially to feed him with great caution. Directions for feeding the baby are given in a pamphlet called "Infant Care," which will be sent free to any one who asks for it, applying to the chief of the children's bureau, United States department of labor, Washington, D. C. The bay may not gain in weight during the cutting of his various double teeth, but it is not a serious matter to have the weight remain stationary for a short time. The baby will quickly regain the lost ground when he is well again, and eating his full rations. The mother should never allow any one to persuade her to give the baby patent medicines, such as soothing syrups to relieve the pain of teething. If they do relieve it they probably contain opium in some form, which is much worse for the baby than the suffering. It is a safe rule never to give medicine of an ysort to a baby, save that which is ordered by a doctor. 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? GLASGOW MISSOURI The First Baptist church, with Rev J. T. Thornly as pastor, closed a very successful revival spiritually and financially. Sunday was a glorious day and the collection was $40.90. Many additions to the church. Rev W. H. Davis of Forest Green, conducted the meeting and the church is greatly revived...Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, Royal Grand Matron of the O. E. S. gave an excellent recital at the A. M. E. church. She was the guest of Mrs. A. R. Chinn while in the city...Mrs. Wm. Neally royally entertained the pastor and wife and Rev. Davis to din ner Thursday. She is an ideal hostess. . . . Mrs. Chinn spent the week end in Fayette the guest of Mrs. Elen Elgin. . . . Rev. B. McCain has returned to the pastorate of the M. E church and we wish him much success. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Compiled by the National Negro Business League. Mrs. C. J. Bolden of Newport News, Va., has been appointed health inspector for the colored schools of that city. Mrs. Bolden is an experienced trained nurse. The local Negro Business League of St. Louis is conducting a vigorous campaign for 100 new members. W. C. Gordon is the president. The colored merchants of Memphis, Tenn., are planning a "get-together" campaign somewhat similar to the campaigns recently conducted in Atlanta, Ga., and Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Maria L. Cooper of Philadelphia, who for 31 years has been janitress of the Drexel Bank building, has been pensioned for her long and faithful service. Mrs. Cooper is 82 years old. The New Era magazine has made its appearance. This magazine is published in Boston and its physical appearance and contents are both attractive. Miss Pauline E. Hopkins, formerly of the Colored American Magazine, is the editor. The New York Age is conducting a campaign of investigation in New York to ascertain the number and character of Negro business enterprises and to discover some method whereby these merchants may secure a larger portion of Negro patronage. The committee on recreation and amusement of the Social Service and Civic Improvement League of Wilmington, N. C., is securing a number of play grounds for the colored children. They have purchased a coaster slide, ocean wave, merry-go-round and other amusements for the children. The colored merchants of Nashville, Tenn., have set a splendid example in co-operative advertising. The merchants participating in the spring trade week campaign have purchased the entire back page of the Globe and this page carries the advertisements of these merchants together with a strong appeal to the colored people to take part in the celebration. TEN REASONS WHY THE N. N. B. L. SHOULD BE WELCOME. By I. M. BECKS. First—We all know our great race leader, statesman and Tuskegee's president, our founder and president of the N. N. B. League, the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, had no time to waste with an organization that was not giving substantial aid to the race. He would not have condescended to serve as president of the N. N. B. League year after year had it been an organization to display regalias and parade streets. Knowing as he did that the Negroes during their few years of freedom have made wonderful progress, and but few of their achievements have had but little acknowledgement through the press, thereby depriving many aspirant of the inspiration received from those of experience, he planned an organization that put the business, professional, industrial and intellectual men and women in contact with the succeeding generations, thereby giving them broader visions, higher aspirations, stronger determinations and making it possible to lay a firmer foundation upon which the race might build in the future. Such an organization should be hailed with pride. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN Undertaking Establishment 19th and Vine Sts., Kansas City, Mo. 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A FULL LINE of Hair Brushes, Nets and Toll Articles is illustrated and can be bought for less than offered elsewhere. Send two-cent stamp for book today AGENTS WANTED RUMANIA HAIR COMPANY, 181-187 Park Row. New York. Chapter 29. Cape Girardeau is one of the prettiest little cities in the world, and it was to this chosen spot upon the banks of the Mississippi that the members of the Grand Lodge betook themselves to hold the thirty-sixth annual communication, August 19, 1802. At this time the actual membership of the jurisdiction was 2,271 Masons in good standing. The attendance was good and all Southeast Mis- souri was stimulated by the advent of this great body of Negro men. There came up from Kansas City, among its large delegation, a new light upon the Masonic firmament, one calculated not only to penetrate many of the dense traditions of the parent body, but to shine with brighter and brighter luster as it rose higher above the horizon. It was in the person of a young Mason, just elevated to the mastership of his lodge, but long before elevated to a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens on account of the unusual talents of leader ship and trustworthiness which he possessed—Nelson C. Crews. There had long been a tradition in the Grand Lodge that a young master should be seen but not heard for at least two or three years, in fact, to speak out earlier than this was an open bid for a good set-back, sometimes complete annihilation. Nelson Crews at once broke through this tradition by appearing on the floor at the very first session to respond to the addres sof welcome delivered by the mayor of Cape Girardeau. He made a great speech, too, in which he so warmly accepted the greetings on behalf of the Grand Lodge and set forth the interests of his own race, that the mayor rose for the second time and complimented the body upon the intelligence of its representative speaker. Crews had come to the Grand Lodge with the avowed intention of waging a relentless war upon the long tenure of office idea and he was not at all pleased that Past Grand Master Pelham had fallen so easily back into the office of Grand Secretary when Brother Chinn went to the Grand East. At this point he began at once to organize for a different order of things and assumed the management of a movement to elect Dr. M. O. Ricketts as Grand Secretary. Herrford and George H. Green enthusiasmally supported Brother Crews in this contention and it took a nightly maneuvering of the proxies to head off the Ricketts boom. Brother Pelham was re-elected, but the reform had been started, this time to finally achieve its aim, for it was not long afterward that a constitutional amendment was carried which limited the tenure of office in the grand mastership and the rotation plan was discredited altogether. In his annual address Grand Master Chinn was called upon to note the death of Past Grand Master Moses Dickson, one of the founders of the jurisdiction and one of the most remarkable men that the race has yet produced, cultured, genial, energetic even in his old age, and possessed of a natural power of leadership which amounted almost to magnetism. It was Moses Dickson who gave the present form to the ritualistic and ceremonial work of the Heroines of Jericho, an order which is nation-wide and which is the oldest adoptive female society | the world. Moses Dickson afterward founded the International Order of Twelve, a secret benevolent society which has at this time seventeen jurisdictions in America and a membership of over 100,000. The death of Rev. P. Hubbard. P. D. G. M., was also noted with sorrow, especially as his taking away occurred at a time when he was upon the point of attaining the highest honors of his church and when he was in the height of his fame as a minister and scholar. Upon the recommendation of Grand Master Chinn a special committee was appointed to revise the constitution of the Grand Lodge and Brother Ioe E. Heriford was appointed chairman of the same, thus assuring the encouchment of provisions limiting the tenure of office and the restriction of the proxy system. At this time and for many years previous there was in the Grand Lodge a most scholarly and capable brother by the name of George H. Green. He was one of those Masons, much of the Wm. Cross or A. B. Moore character, of lovable disposition, never seeking personal advancement, always ready for work, always reliable and always true. His lofty ideals and his modest demeanor were ever a source of inspiration to his brethren and to this very day he has lived the life of an open, honest, studious Mason, above blame and above reproach. Before the close of the session Richmond was selected as the next place of meeting. MISS EDNA HAMMETT announces that she is open for engagement as PIANIST for Receptions. Bell E. 2943. Home E. 802. When you think of your Spring Sewing and a duplicate of your own body on which you can MAKE AND FIT EVERYTHING from the top 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 When you think of your Spring Sewing and a duplicate of your own body on which you can MAKE AND FIT EVERYTHING from the top 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. Price reasonable. Call and be convinced. MRS. AMANDA SIMPSON, 1009 Virginia Street. PRINTING? SEE FRANKLIN. Bell phone Grand 2988 Everything it takes to make Printing pleasing and attractive —why he's got it. "He Delivers the Goods." 1309 East 18th Street. (Near Tracy Avenue) SMITH'S HAIR GROWER. Madame C. A. Smith announces to the public that her marvelous hair grower and scalp treatment has been tested out thoroughly and proven to be the MOST WONDERFUL TREATMENT FOR THE HAIR She has ever used or seen used. Every ingredient safe and harmless. Patients received from 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Bell phone East 4975. 1100 Highland Ave The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions Easter the Children's Delight. Easter Egg dye, eight solid color sheets, making 100 shades, 5 cents. Easter novelties, Easter ducks, Easter chickens, Peter-Rabbits, Easter baskets, Candy Easter Eggs—5c and 10c assortments. Dry Goods Department. BARGAINS SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. If a Beautiful Head of Hair Is Your Pride, then it is a Beautiful Head, the Most Wonderful Discovery of the Century. 2011 PERSIAN CREAM Altair Grower and Straightener The New Way of Treating the Scalp and Growing the Hair. There is nothing like it on the market—entirely different, both in principle as well as in its effect. Absolutely guaranteed, to contain saline minu- petroleum, but only the best and finest of oils. We give you lasting guarantee to refund your money if the Persian Cream Grower is not represented, or falls to improve your hair. Persian Cream is one of the quickest acting hair growers known—maximus at home. Price so worth. For Dandruff, Scales, Itching and Roughness. A parasitical growth affecting the roots of the hair, causing the hair to lose its luster, grow thin or fall out. For Dandrude is a Scientific remedy for scalp troubles. MID-WEST Tailors, Cleaners and Dyers Little do millions of people realize that the garments they wear may be laden with germs which carry and spread disease of every kind and nature. A moment of earnest reflection upon this subject will at once disclose the fact that one's outer clothing comes in almost continuous contact with germ elements that have their source of entry to the body through the clothes we wear. CHAP. Pressing clothes by hand with the half rotten sponge or dirty press cloth is adding fuel to the fire of contagion, but To have your clothes pressed the Hoffman saintary way is positive assurance that they will be thoroughly sterilized. Every square inch of your garment will be treated with clean hot dry steam without scorching, burning or glossing it. Every square man or your garment will be treated with clean hot dry steam without seorching, burning or glossing it. This process of pressing also raises the nap, brings out the color, sets, cures and dries the fabric, producing a newness in appearance as well as lengthening the life of your wardrobe. THE HOFFMAN Boards of Health and Physicians have time and time again recommended and endorsed the Hoffman Sanitary Method of pressing wearing apparel. And the particle of information that Clothing Manufacturers have taken the precaution to Hoffman Press and Sterilize their product is more than ample justification to warrant you in patronizing us. Eventually you will realize the immense value of the service we offer, so why not begin now to enjoy it? STANLEY & ABERNATHY 2438 VINE STREET KELLEY'S FLOUR BEST HIGH PATENT Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K.C. U.S.A. "The Foremost Colored Magazine in America." The Colored American Review 2305 SEVENTH AVENUE New York, N. Y. A National Monthly Magazine of Inspiration containing: History Poetry Literature Business Society Sports Politics Science Fashions Fine Arts Music Drama A copy of the Review and Advertising Rates will be mailed free on request to any part of the United States. Subscribe for The Sun BROADWAY MARKET Phone Bell E 1206 LYRIC HALL FOR RENT For All Entertainments —See— C. H. HARRIS, Mgr. 1731 Lydia Ave. Hours: 7 to 9 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m. Hall phones, Home Main 2783, Bell Grand 3352. Residence 2624 Euclid Ave. Res. Phone, Bell East 3429W RATES REASONABLE. THE KANSASCITY SUN All communications should be addressed to Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August —, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 244 and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charleston. Centennial M. E. Church, 13th and Woodland. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist Church, 1120 Crystal Bay. St. John's M. E. Church, 1742 Bellevue. Vine Seventh Day Adventist, 27th and Woodland Monica's Catholic, 12th and Lydia Vine St, Baptist Church, 1859 Vine St, Chapel A, M. E. Church, 11th and Troop Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Catholic Schools A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Zlon Church, 1823 Woodside. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop, People's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte SS. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and 20th Street. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lyda. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Sikhobar. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Westonburg, Bette A. M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. 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. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salem 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, 4000 Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont Tremont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Westport avenue and Tangent street, Rosedale. EDITORIALS Everybody ought to go to some church Easter Sunday. Are you going brother? The delightful little operetta, "The Drum Major," given at the Polytechnic High School April 14, by the students of Lincoln School, was a credit to the young people who participated. The Sun is in receipt of a card from Miss Ruth Bradley, who is visiting in St. Louis, Mo., saying that she is having a delightful time. The Sun is honored by a visit from Messrs. R. R. Taylor and Pearson of the Tuskogee Institute, in company with Prof. J. R. E. Lee of the Lincoln High School, this city. Carranza should not be mistrustful of the United States to a point which exceeds his fear of Villa. The United States has a record of fairness toward all people, even its own most loyal citizens. After all the kaiser may possess more courage than discretion when he disregards the rights of belligerent and neutral nations alike. The time may soon come when even American patience may cease to be a virtue. The management of Association Park contrived all sorts of excuses for the refusing the use of the grounds to the Negro Elementary Schools Tatletic Association for its first annual meet in field and track events. This will be another incentive for colored patrons to patronize the hot, smoky bleachers this summer and root for the Blues. 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. During the period that the Weinberg saloon at Eighteenth and Vine was closed the loafers and bums were conspicuous by their absence. Now that it is often they're back again and it is almost impossible for a lady to get by without being jostled or her ears filled with vile profanity. We protest—and insist that Weinberg drive these profane loafers away from the front of his place or complaint will be made to the police commissioners. It is to be sincerely hoped that the enemies to Republican success will not be permitted to create any friction between our splendid mayor and that matchless leader of militant Republicanism in this city, who, if elected state chairman, will "bring home the bacon" for the Republican party by the election of a governor, a senator and giving the lectoral vote of grand old Missouri to the Republican party. We rather suspect that this alleged "break" is newspaper talk. Betty & Sam's Little Corner) A —That Dr. Lambright is made out of the stuff of which heroes are made. Well, that's no lie. —That if you're not a member of the Masonic family in old K, C. you're not in fashion. —That there are more secrets let out of the secret organizations than there are kept in. Lawd hep. —That when a man goes up against a bunch of women in an argument he's bound to lose every time. Ask W. G. —That another moving picture house on Eighteenth street would make a fortune in two years. Get busy, boys. —That the opening of the White-Wood Drug Company Easter Sunday will be the swellest affair of its kind this season. —That the policy games are slowing up a little since Kiernan and Coon ascended the municipal bench. Well, they'd better look a "leetle out." —That every Negro you see these days carried his precinct in the recent election and now wants a job. Well, somebody has got to lose. —That all of the beautiful hosiery and boots and other things you'll see on Easter Sunday will verily make your eyes pop out of your head. Well, don't lose your eyesight, boys. —That Principal Lee's first year in our city has been an overwhelming success, and the school board should give him every facility for continued success. —That a certain Negro woman was overheard to say the other day: "Oh, I can't associate with anyone but pro professional people!" And yet she busts suds in the white folks yard three days out of the week. —That on one occasion a Negro and a Jew died and went to heaven; that when they got to the gate St. Peter told them that as they had been faithful in this world they could have anything they wished, and asked the Negro what would he have, and the colored brother said: "I nevah did hab 'nuff of anything down yander, so gimme a millyun dollahs." Which St. Peter immediately ordered the angels to give him. And when he had passed on inside and disappeared in the throng he turned to the Jew and said to him: "Now, Simon, what will you have?" And the Jew said: "My dear man, jus' give me the name and the address of that nigger that just went in, and I'll get everything I want." Ain't that true, black folks? AN ELEGANT BANQUET The banquet tendered Hon. W. C. Hueston by the citizens of Kansas City at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. the evening of April 15, at which covers were laid for 225 persons, was the greatest affair of its kind ever given in Kansas City. Music was furnished by an excellent quartette and the Knights Templar band. The following menu was served: Fried spring chicken, cream gravy June peas Mashed potatoes Waldorf salad, mayonnaise Brick ice cream Cake Cafe Noir Toasts were responded to by the following: "The Negro in Politics"—Dr. J. E. Perry. "Trench Workers"—M. L. Hines. "The Church and Good Citizenship" —Rev. W. H. Thomas. "The Duties of a Citizen"—C. H Callowy. "What the Negro Shall Hope For"—N. C. Crews. Response—Hon. W. C. Hueston. Toastmaster—Dr. M. H. Lambricht Brief remarks were made by Hon Thomas R. Marks, Chas. Trimmer, E. Mont Riley and R. R. Taylor of Tuskegee, Ala. The committee on arrangements yere: Dr. McQueen Carrion, Chas. Harris, Dr. T. C. Unthank, G. W. K. Love Lon Benton, T. B. Stewart, Kendrick Ward, Chas. Blanton, Chas. Cook, Wm. C. Mallory, Dr. G. W. Brown, Clarence Everette, E. Alford, P. C. James Frank Meyers, Arthur Hardy, M. E Carter, Dan Houston, Simon Lee, J. W. Chouteau, W. W. Young, Harry Adams, Dr. J. H. Williams, C. A Franklin, Rev. J. M. Booker, A. C Gates, Dr. J. F. Snannon, J. P. Waever. The following program will be rendered Sunday, April 23, by the senior B. Y. P. U. of the Second Baptist church: Paper, Mr. Felix Goodwin; vocal solo, Miss Eva Greene; selection, Mrs. K. D. Price. MRS. NICHOLAS SMITH, President. MISS M. C. SMITH, Secretary. Y. M. C. A. The first annual physical exhibition of the association on last Wednesday evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience that braved the storm and threatening weather. Representatives of all the various classes took part in the exhibition, including grade and high school boys, men of the night and noonday classes. The participants ranged in ages from 12 to 50 years. More than fifty members of the physical department were on the program. The feature of the evening was the championship volley ball game between the Boneheads and Hamfats, which was won by the latter. The Republican banquet on last Saturday evening in honor of W. C. Hueston has been followed during the week by the checker players' banquet, that of the chauffeurs and the Scottish Rite Masons. More than 300 men have attended these various functions. The address, "The Whole Man," discussed by Rev. W. W. Matthews of the A. M. E. Z. church on last Sunday proved to be one of the most instructive addresses delivered this season. One man professed Christ Jesus. Rev. R. Davis of the M. E. church will deliver the Easter address Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All men are welcome. On Monday evening the checker players held a banquet complimentary to Mr. Pepp and Mr. Jackson, across board tournament champions respectively. An excellent menu was served and the fans revelled in checker talk and personal reminiscences. The great checker match between Mr. A. V. Pepp and Mr. Edward Headley for the championship of Greater Kansas City came to an end Tuesday evening. Mr. Pepp won, score 12 to 7 Mr. Pepp thus retains his title of champion. GARRISON FIELD HOUSE Report at End of Fiscal Year Shows Increased Attendance. During the fiscal year ending April 16, 1916, there were over 500 activities and meetings of various kinds with a total attendance of 13,760 people in the building. Having no playground director during the summer of 1915, we are not prepared to give accurate figures on playground attendance for the last year. During the same period 16,023 shower baths were taken and $177.27 was collected from the rent and sale of supplies. These figures, when compared with those of the preceding year, are encouraging especially when it is remembered that the institution has been operated short of a reasonable number of employees from the day it opened. Another handicap which we have suffered from the beginning was defective equipment in the bath department, which made it impossible to keep water at the proper tempature, because of which repeated complaints were made and many quit using the baths. Yet if it was not chanaged until within the past sixt days. There are other defects which to a less or greater extent affected the attendance or patronage of the institution. The institution was opened for service about June 15, 1914. The playground attendance for that season of ten weeks ending August 30, was 8,494. During that time the activities in the building were few. Among the activities started in the summer and fall of 1914 were our Sunday afternoon forum; Thursday night neighborhood socials and moving picture exhibits, all of which were given at our own expense, including some advertising. Some of these features, on account of the limited number of persons employed in the institution, whose time is so largely consumed with other necessary work, could not be continued. We explained the matter as we saw it to those in authority, but the importance of devoting energy in that direction did not impress them and we of course, governed ourselves accordingly. The first fiscal report ending April 11, 1915, included ten months from the time of opening in June, 1914. There were 15,378 baths and $190.32 collected from rent and sale of supplies—a somewhat higher percentage than the last twelve months, which is absolutely due to the unusual cool, rainy summer which we had last year. The clubs and social activities in the building from June 4, 1914, to April 16, 1915, close of first fiscal year, were 270 and 8,223 attendance, or a total for the two years of 791 activities and 21,983 attendance; 31,401 baths, $367.59. Our branch library is circulating an average of 250 books a week. The Piano Purchased. It was necessary to buy a piano for the use of patrons. In September, 1914, I paid $10 out of my personal money to have the piano put in. The purchase price which I contracted to pay at $5 is $245. The payments I expected to meet by donations from those who use the instrument. There has been donated $146.80 on the piano, including my own donation of $10. The sum of $148 has been paid on the instrument, and $97 is yet to be paid. Dellinquent in payments to the amount of $32. I have advanced money for tuning, $2; printing statements at different times, $1.50; money orders, 50 cents, stamps, 30 cents; total $4.30. With thanks to the public for the cooperation and interest manifested, I am. Yours truly, ROBT. E. LEE BAILEY. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the pastor and members of the St. James Baptist church; and the neighbors for kindness shown us during the illness and death of the late William Lillard. We also wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith, proprietor, and wife and the employees of the St. Francis Hotel. St. Joseph, Mo.; R. W. Foster, Chapter O. E. S. and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings. MR. and MRS. R. B. LILLIARD. MRS. G. W. CARSON. A MUSICAL CRITICISM. Dear Editor: On the evening of the 6th inst I attended a musical at the First A. M. E. church, Kansas side, under the direction of our own "N. Clark Smith." This was indeed a grand affair, worthy of all praise and support, the only fault being the needless scarcity of such elevating and inspiring programs. On the evening of the 14th I attended the treat of the season, the operetta "The Drum Major," given by the students of Lincoln High school. There are no words with which I can express my complete appreciation of the superb and excellent musical and dramatic talent displayed. That such talent abounds in abundance in Kansas City, no one will deny, but to have developed it to such a high state of perfection and excellence speaks well for those in charge, who, no doubt spent many weary hours turning a few seemingly rough musical and dramatic ices into priceless highly polished gems. Of the actors, too much cannot be said of Misses Cowden and English and Messrs. Robinson and Oden whose performances were above criticism and who seemed to have thrown their entire beings into their respective parts, so highly enthused were they, in what they were doing and no doubt thoughtless of the fact, that they were conferring one more degree of excellence and perfection on Negro undertaking. In connection with these two and many other musical treats we have so far enjoyed this season, I wish to repeat here as far as I am able a statement made by Professor Smith on the evening of the performance at the first A. M. E. church, Kansas side. In words, it was to the effect, that there was no need for Kansas side citizens to be continually running over to the Missouri side for musical and literary talent, and in fact any kind of an entertainment that was elevating, instructive and generally beneficial. I say more, I am not a moving picture show devotees (having been to but two in my life) principally because I see nothing gained in attending shows of the blood and thunder circuit, and secondly, because I do not care to be humiliated by attending the white shows that admit Negroes. True it is, the "movie" has a mission but is this mission being performed among us Negroes as it should be? There are thousands of films being presented that are really a source of instruction, for instance picture lectures on travel, sanitation, hygiene, good housing conditions, and in fact, any number of subjects which are of vital importance to us, as humans and striving for recognition as such and which are being shown daily to every other race, except the Negro. If those possessing musical talent do not care to display them in a way that will tend to elevate and benefit other mortals not so well blessed I still fail to see why we cannot make of these two Kansas cities the musical mecca of the West so far as Negroes are enoccerned. The extension movement begun by Lincoln High is only a step in the right direction with the help of the Y. M. C. A. Y. W. C. A. and the Sumner High on the Kansas side, and other organizations having Negro uplift as their object. There is no reason why we cannot produce such a high standard of musical and literary entertainments throughout the entire year that the majority of those who swarm to the movies every night will be willing to content themselves with at least one high class entertainment a week or until such time as the Negro "movie" show managers produce something that is more in accord with the trend of Negro sentiment "Onward and Upward." I would like to hear from a few of our leaders on this subject now that summer is here and hear what can be offered as a form of entertainment that will meet the approval of the masses and at the same time bring at least sufficient encouragement to those in charge that will be only a matter of a short while when the two Kansas Cities shall have made themselves known the world over as the home of really good music and the original "uplift center" which we now have not. Very respectfully. W. A. F., Kansas Side APPOINTMENTS OF THE SEDALIA DISTRICT M. E. CONFERENCE. J. M. Harris, District Superintendent Sedalia, Mo. Beaman and Smithtion (sup) R. B. Chasteen; Butler, J. C. McGinty; California, Tipton and Otterville, A. W. Rolin; Carthage, H. L. Reeves; Clinton, Wm. Divers; Dresden circuit (sup) G. W. Ball; George Town and Pilot Grove (sup) C. H. Calwell; Greenfield and Mt. Vernon, R. G. Smith; Holden and Harrisonville to be supplied; Joplin, W. J. Deboe; Knobnoster and Centerview, E. T. Anderson; Lebanon circuit to be supplied; Osceola circuit to be supplied; Sedalia, W. C. Ellis; Springfield, J. H. McAllister; Sweet Springs and Salt Pond, W. A. Bohannon; Versailles and Jackson Chapel, J. C. Jackson; Warrensburg, S. P. Johnson; Windsor and Appleton City (sup) Haley, Neoosh and Jolly (sup) Stephen Washington; Rolla, E. F. Pate. This district had $160.00 over that of last year and is asking for $1,000 disciplinarian collection. They also have 50 students at Geo. R. Smith College. The Young Men's Republican club had its regular meeting at the office of the Kansas City Sun. A large number of young men were present. We endeavor to make this the strongest organization in the state. We will have a regular meeting every week at the Sun office, 1883 East Eighteenth street. W. C. HUESTON, rePident. ROY DORSEY, Vice President. E. STEELE, Secretary. DR. M. H. LAMBRIGHT, Treasurer. BUSH WELLS, Sergeant-at-Arms. Chicago & Alton R. R CHICAGO ST. LOUIS THE ALTON ROAD KANSAS CITY Delegates and others from the West will join the Kansas City Delegation and leave Kansas City 6 p. m. Sunday, April 30, in special equipment which has been reserved for their exclusive use, going via Chicago, Michigan Central R. R. to Buffalo viewing the wonderful cataract, Niagara Falls, en route. From Buffalo party will use Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and Reading, a route noted for its beautiful scenery. Delegates and others contemplating attending this conference should send their names in to Rev. J. R. Ransom, 1930 North 6th street, Kansas City, Kansas, at an early date in order that proper provision may be made for their accommodation. C. R. MURRAY, Western Passenger Agent. 919 Walnut Street. MRS. V. J. WILLIAMS Class Domestic Training School for Girls. Hours—1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday. Employment for members only. Bell phone East 3259Y. 1323 Jackson Ave. Kansas City, Mo 716 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Office Hours—10-12 a. m.; 3-5; 7-8 p. m. Office phone, Bell Grand 2553W, Residence phone, Bell East 3398. MAUNDY THURSDAY FEAST. Zerubbbel Chapter Rose Croix No. 7 Celebrates at Paseo Y. M. C. A. The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Orient of Missouri, Southern jurisdiction was held Thursday, April 20, at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. "Even if a Knight Rose Croix be alone in a place he must in spirit at least feast on this day (Maundy Thursday) with his brethren. If a brother be travelling and meet a brother on the road, they are obliged to go to some convenient place to perform this duty." At the feast Thursday night the following menu was served: Unleavened bread Haute sauterne Fruit cocktail Celery Olives Roast spring lam Mint sauce Peas New potatoes Hot rolls Brick cream Cake Black coffee Invocation—Insp. Gen. Rev. John W. Hurse, D. D. "Supreme Council and Sov. G. Commander"—Insp. Gen. Willis G. Mosely. "Kansas City Consistory No. 7"—Sov. Grand Insp. Gen. Wm. H. Dawley, Jr. "Orient of Missouri—Sov. Grand Insp. Gen. Edward S. Baker, deputy for Missouri. Song—"Blest Be the Tie." Poem—"Mandy Thursday Feast"— Ill. W. Lee Whibbler. "The Outlook"—Ill. N C. Crews, Grand Master. Song—"Hold the Fort." "Grand Chapter of R. A. M."—Insp Gen. Thos. G. McCampbell, deputy G H. Priest. "Grand Commandery K. T."—Ill Fred W. Dabney. Song—"My Country." "The President"—Insp. Gen. Wm. J Thompkins, M. D. Taps.....J. Louis Gambone. "Our Departed"—Ill. George C. Cole. Song—"Shall We Meet?" Ill. Chas T. Watts, musical director. Officers. Wise Master—Ill. Clay Edward Brassfield. Senior Warden—Ill. Joseph O. Olm stead. Treasurer—Ill. Insp. Gen. James H Crews. Master of Ceremonies—Ill. Chester Arthur Franklin. Captain of the Guard—Ill. Frank Williams. Tiler—Ill. D. Howard Wilson. In Memoriam. Ill. Guy Marshall, April 9, 1916. Ill. Daniel Lucas, April 13, 1916. Midnight service April 15, 1916. The ceremony of relighting the lights will take place at 8 a. m. Easter morning, April 23, 1916. Ill. Rev. Hezekiah Walden officiating. PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER. Virginia Price. GOOD LETTERS PAY. 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 Decorators—Painters—Plumbers --- --- 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. DR. A. D. BRADBURY. 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. Paseo Candy Kitchen 18th and Paseo Everybody welcome FRESH HOME-MADE CANDY Home-Made Candy a Specialty 10c a pound. COME! Kansas City Missouri SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Christ tian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Rev Wm. Alphine of Fort Worth, Texas preaching. 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 MRS. ALICE STEELE. President. 1116 PASEO Bell Phone Grand 2298 Let us figure with you. Our prices are right. Wm. Dunson, who makes a specialty 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. A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction 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. Rosemary, Grant, St. Louis P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Royal Arch Masons: Grand High Priest—Geo. Bloomfield, St. Louis. Deputy Grand High Priest—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand King—A. L. Thomas, Jefferson City. Grand Scribe—J. P. Moffett, Sedalia. Grand Treasurer—Chas. Griggsby, Liberty. Grand Secretary—E. S. Baker, Kansas City. Grand Lecturer—W. H. McAdams, Springfield. Grand Champion—Rev. R. Barber. Knights Templar: Right Eminent Grand Commander—Willis G. Moseley, Kansas City. Deputy R. E. C.—Peter Kincade, Kansas City. Grand Inspector—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand Captain General—James W. Beard, St. Louis. Grand Senior Warden—Geo. A. Johnson, Kansas City. Grand Generalisso—Joseph H. Cherwud, 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. Porteret, T. W. H. Williams R. T. Coles, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, Geo. Johnson, Robt. Wiley. R. Y. Adkins. Lodge Directory G M.C. M.C. M.C. Pritchard Coach 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. SPIENER, Secretary G MASONIC SQUARE Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and Mason, each on Monday and Monday each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome you. W. J. J. McCumann. W. J. G MISSION M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are wel- lled. Masons, Myers, A. Frank Lowe, Secretary, 1612 Baltimore Ave. G MASONRY Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M., Lincoln, Neb. meets with the President each month. All Master Masons good standing are welcome. John C. Gcalbreath, W. M.; Will W. Mosey, Sec'y, 1353 Rose St. G MASONRY Liberty Lodge No. 37, A. 1, and A. M., Liberty, M. mo. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday in each 3rd V. T. Starks, S. Acting Master; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. I. O. I. Queen Ester Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I meets the sixth in each month at 2:30 p. m., at 10th and Campbell Sts., Kansas City. Mo., Mrs. Bettie Davis, M. A. Q., Rosa L. Jones, Chron. 1406 3d St. Kansas City, Kas. # King of the West Lodge meets first and third Monday 533 Grand Avenue, C. F. 1718 Eulair Drive, Secretary 1718 Eulair Drive, Secretary THE JUDGES REV. SISTER PEARL, D. D. 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? CITY NEWS King Quality Shoes for men.—G. A Page, 1507 E. 18th st. William Lyons of 926 Woodland avenue, has been ill for the past week wit hthe measles. Our windows speak for the style and quality of our new lines of shoes.—G. A Page, 1507 E. 18th st. Our Children's Shoes and Slippers can not be surpassed. They are late in cut and color and prices right. 1507 E. 18th st. G. A Page Shoes. Prof. Wm. T. White of the department of manual and vocational training in Kansas City, will spend his Easter vacation in Chicago and Gary. Ind. Mrs. Frank Thompson og 2615 Highland avenue, was called to Topeka this week on account of the death of her father, Mr. Munroe, one of the most highly respected citizens of that city. Each girl in the seventh grade at the Lincoln school has made her Easter hat under the direction of Miss Clara V. Lynden. The hats will be on exhibition at the school patrons' day, May 3. The funeral of William Lillard was held April 5 at the residence of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lillard, 622 Steptoe avenue, and interment was in New Hope cemetery, Ottawa, Kas. The body was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lillard and Mrs. G. W. Carson. THE KENSINGT WILL GIVE THEIR EASTER MON APRIL 24TH at DANCE ADMISSION Buy a chance on the beautifu HA! HA! HAY IS HIGH—BUT V MEET CLI THE KENSINGTON ART CLUB WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL EXHIBIT EASTER MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 24TH at LYRIC HALL DANCING ADMISSION 25 CENTS Buy a chance on the beautiful patted bag. 10c a chance. IN A BARN DANCE AT THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK THURSDAY ADMISSION PRIZES AWARDED THE MAN OR Trolley Cosmos Club to MAY Tickets on sale at Peoples’ day, May 6th when they will ROUND THE CARS BEGIN LEAGUE 7:30 P Remember Every T Tilford Davis Trolley Party Cosmos Club to Leavenworth MAY 9th Tickets on sale at Peoples' Drug Store until Saturday, May 6th when they will positively be with-drawn ROUND TRIP - - 60c CARS BEGIN LEAVING 4 & MINN. 7:30 P. M. Remember Every Ticket Means a Seat Tilford Davis jr. President GUY MARSHALL DEAD. Guy Marshall, aged 39, one of the best known young men in the city, died at his residence, 1627 Tracy, and was buried Sunday at 2 p. m., from Ebenezer A. M. E. church, of which he was a member, under the auspices of Mount Oread Lodge, No. 76, A. F. & A. M., and Kansas City Lodge, No. 59, K. of P. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to extend my sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, Guy Marshall, who departed this life April 9, 1916. I wish especially to thank them for their beautiful floral offerings and the Mascals and K. of P. fraternities Mr. Marshall was born at Glasgow, Mo., but has lived in this city for many years and leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Jennie Marshall, two sons, Pierre and Wilson; two sisters, Jesdames Hannah Hudson and Nancy Marshall a; brother, J. O. Marshall, of Omaha, and a mother, Mrs. Clora Marshall, of this city. He had just bought and erected a beautiful flat at 1207 and 9 East 16th street, which his family now occupy but which he could not be moved to on account of his serious illness. He was of a most genial disposition and beloved by all who knew him. On last Saturday at midnight the Scottish Rite Masonic services were held over his remains before a gathering of Masons and their families that taxed the capacity of the Masonic temple. The Sun extends to the family its deepest sympathy. CARD OF THANKS. Wm. H. Wheeler, daughters and family extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many friends for their expressions of sympathy and interest through beautiful floral offerings and other valuable aid in this, our sad hour of bereavement during the sickness and at the death of our blessed wife and mother, L. Mary Wheeler. Mrs. R. B. Lillard went to Lawrence, Kas., on account of the illness of her mother. Dr. A. C. Williams, pastor of the Providence Institutional Baptist church of Los Angeles, Calif., is spending a few days at the residence of Mr. P. J. Hoffman, 2626 Highland avenue. Miss Della M. Stewart, a teacher of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., who recently underwent an operation at the Wheatley-Provident hospital, is doing exceedingly well and in a few days will be able to return to her former duties. Dr. J. E. Perry is her physician. Would the dear friends that were so kind to send my father, Daniel Lucas, tokens of respect in flowers, call Bell phone East 1878W? The lovely flowers were badly managed and in some way we want to know our friends personally. MRS. HATTIE RICHARDSON. 1417 East Twenty-second St. Second Floor East. The funeral of Daniel Lucas was held last Sunday at 2:30 from Allen chapel, of which he was a member, under the auspices of John Turner lodge No. 106, A. F. and A. M., and Lange lodge No. 66, K. of P., assisted by Far West Commandery No. 3. Sermon was delivered by Dr. Thomas and a short eulogy by Grand Master N. C. Crews. There were many friends and neighbors in attendance and the floral offerings were beautiful. Midnight services were held Saturday evening by the Scottish Rite Masons over the body. BUTTON ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBIT SUNDAY NIGHT LYRIC HALL CING IN 25 CENTS puff patted bag. 10c a chance. HA! HA! WE SHOULD WORRY AT THE O'S Y—MAY 4 N, 25 CENTS BEST DRESSED FARMER WOMAN Party No Leavenworth 9th Drug Store until Satur- ill positively be with-drawn RIP - - 60c AVING 4 & MINN. P. M. Ticket Means a Seat s jr. President CARD OF THANKS. I desire to extend my sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, Guy Marshall, who departed this life April 9, 1916. I wish especially to thank them for their beautiful floral offerings and the Masonic and K of P. fraternities for their uniform kindness. Also Mrs. Sarah Lee Hammet for her beautiful solo and Miss Magnolia Lewis for the splendid obituary. For you one and all I shall ever pray and shall always be deeply grateful. Imperial oPtentate George W. McKoin paid the members of Allah Temple No. 6 of this city an official visit during the week and was enthusiastically received by the fraters of this branch of Masons. He delivered a very able address on last Tuesday night to nearly a hundred members of Allah Temple and afterwards assisting in conferring the degrees on a class of twenty-two. After which a delightful luncheon was served in the wee small hours to all present. On Wednesday night he assisted in conferring the Scottish Rite degrees on a large class and on Thursday night was the guest of honor at the Maundy Thursday Feast given by the Scottish Rite where plates were laid for 150 guests. In the afternoon he was taken on a sight seeing tour of the city and departed for his home Friday evening, loud in his praises of Kansas City Masons. --- Women's Clubs. The Industrial Training School for Incorrigible Colored Girls opens at Tipton, Mo., and will be ready to receive inmates May 15. The Teachers' Athletic Association will hold a contest basket ball game between the Reds and the Blues next Thursday evening, April 24, at 8:15, at the Garrison Field House. The public is invited. No admission. All members of the Western University Alumni Association are urged to be present at a meeting at Garrison Square Field House at 8 p. m. Wednesday evening, April 26th. Free refreshments. LADIES' COTORIE CLUB The Ladies' Cotorie club will meet April 26 with Mrs. Henry Compton. 1425 Michigan avenue. Mrs. Minnie L. Crostowhait, president of the federation, will address the club. MRE. BOYD, President. MISS CASSIE BOWMAN, Secretary. THE SOROSIS CLUB. The Sorosis club gave an elegant dinner at the residence of Mrs. M. B. Carr, 1714 East 24th, which was served as only Mrs. Carr can serve an appetizing repast, and was only married by the studied incivility and asinine discourtesy of one or two of its members toward its patrons, which only demonstrates that they would be more successful as "sudsbusters" than as society leaders. THE COUNSELLORS' COUNCIL. The Past and Present Counsellors Council met with Mrs. Eliza Lynn, 1609 East Tenth street, last Tuesday afternoon with a splendid attendance. The following officers were present: Mrs. Katie Martin, general chairman; Mrs. Eliza Lynn, secretary, and Mrs. Clara Knox, treasurer. The council will meet with Mrs. Fannie Carson, 1621 East Thirteenth street, April 25 at 3:30 p. m. 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. AN APPRECIATION. On last Saturday morning, April 15, just about 8 o'clock, the death angel was summoned to the bedside of a true and devoted friend in the person of Mrs. Katie Goatley. She was a true and tried personal friend who never shirked from true friendship. To know her was to love her. She was a true and devoted Christian woman of the Second Baptist church, a faithful member of New Hope Temple and a true and devoted companion and tried friend in my home. Oh how I will miss this dear friend in my house, for she was a part thereof. But she has gone to help make up heaven's jewels. We loved her here. God loved her more. He called her to that peaceful shore. A voice at daylight came; she started up to hear; a mortal arrow pierced her heart; she fell but felt no fear. Sorrowfully missed by her friend, MRS. FRANCES J. WILSON. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Julia Ann Dullin, who passed away one year ago today, April 21, 1915. Sad and sudden was the call. For our beloved ones beloved by all. For we never thought on that day. Our dearest one would be called away. Sadly missed by husband and family. JOHN DULIN, Husband. JOSEPH DULIN, Son. MRS, FRANK KING, Omaha, Neb. MISS CLORINDA DULIN, Daughters. MAGGIE DULIN, Granddaughter. KANSAS CITY, KAS. By MRS. KITTY B. DAVIS. Mrs. J. P. King is improving after her very serious illness. The teachers are preparing for educational week, beginning May 8. The Merry Matrons' club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Hammett, 618 New Jersey. Leroy Story, 1059 Freeman avenue, is much improved after a long period of illness. Miss Virginia Elliott left this week to spend Easter with her mother in Atchison. Mr. Frye, the popular janitor of Metropolitan Baptist church, is improving. Mrs. Leota Wilson Tubue has been seriously ill for sometime. Also Mrs. Stella Oliver. The Spanish class met Wednesday night and had an interesting lecture on Leccion Quarto. The baby boy of Rev. D. A. Holmes was injured about the head by a fall against the curb. The Alpha Art club met at Mrs. J. Dyson, 846 Washington boulevard, and a dainty luncheon was enjoyed. Mr. John Brown of St. Joseph spent Tuesday with his cousin, Mr. Hulsey, on Freeman avenue. The clubs of Metropolitan Baptist church are putting forth strenuous efforts to make their campaign of May 9, 10 and 11 a success. The Aesculpian Medical society meet in regular session at the office of Dr. W. A. Love Tuesday night and an enjoyable evening was spent. A lively paper was read. Dr. J. G. N. Soanes presided. The First A. M. E. church is now in the midst of a $3,000 rally, which is to close the first Sunday in July. A great deal of enthusiasm is being manifested. They will hold a week's bazar, beginning April 24. Mr. John Donaldson, the noted ball pitcher of the All Nation team and company, visited his aunt, Mrs. L. J. Gochie, 516 Nebraska avenue. At a late hour luncheon was served. Mr. Donaldson is residing in Glasgow, Mo. The Citizens' Forum opened promptly at 4 p. m. Sunday. Mrs. Dwiggins, vice president, presided. Quotations and current events were good. The extemporaneous address by Mr. Anderson was very good, on the "Necessities of Kansas City Among Colored People." It was fully discussed. Sunday is red letter day at the Forum. Don't miss it. ARGENTINE. KANSAS. Melvin, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark, is quite ill....John Devaul on South Thirty-fifth street, is very sick....The patrons of Lincoln school organized on last Friday afternoon. The following officers were elected; Mrs. Wm. Freelain, president; Mrs. John Buford, vice president; Miss Rosa Dale, secretary, and Mrs. Ella Hamilton, treasurer....James Dabney, jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dabney, is much improved after a severe illness....The Silver Leaf Court No. 11, H. of J., escorted by Silver lodge No. 48. A. F and A. M, held their annual sermon at St. Paul church Palm Sunday. An eloquent sermon was preached by Rev. D. A. Holmes of the Metropolitan Baptist church and excellent music was rendered by the St. Paul choir....Mrs. Nettie Kelly is gradually improving after an illness of two weeks....A special Easter program will be rendered by the Sunday school of the A. M. E. church at the church on Easter Sunday....The St. Paul choir met at the residence of Mrs. Ophelia Jackson on last Thursday evening....After a good rehearsal on their Easter music a two course luncheon was served. Everyone expressed himself as having spent a very pleasant evening....News has reached here of the death of the infant grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tucker. Both are at the bedside of their daughter, Mrs. Della Points of Otterville, whose death is expected at any time. LINCOLN, NEB. (By Willis W. Mosley.) The members of the Newman M. E. church gave a banquet last Thursday night in honor of the return of their pastor, Rev. A. W. Talbott....Magnolia Court celebrates Palm Sunday in the Masonic hall last Sunday afternoon. The exercises were very appropriate and a fair crowd was in attendance....The male members and friends of the A. M. E. church will hold a rally the first Sunday in May. All men are welcome with finance. The members are struggling to raise money to complete the church....Rev. B. Hillman of the Zion Baptist church continues to improve in health....The Sunday school and choir of Mt. Zion Baptist church will render a musical cantata Easter Sunday night....Father Corneal is able to be out after some illness....Mt. Zion Baptist church has announced a rally for the third Sunday in May....We were very sorry to hear some of our race are so disloyal to each other. Some will not vote for one of their race because they are afraid they will be beaten. But you cannot tell until you try what your vote will do. Negroes will not progress until they learn to help one another....Clinton Ross for police judge, polled 206 votes and was beaten perhaps because he did not have the support of our people. Shame on you. AUTO DIRECTORY BLUNK'S PLACE 1516 East Eighteenth St. Fills a long felt want among the Color- ed People of this city. Headquarters for Auto Service. Also a fine line of Cigars, and an ele- gant shoe shining parlor. For Auto or Taxi stop in or call Bell, East 782, or Home, 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! 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—Four newly furnished rooms for rent at 1733 Woodland. Mrs. Fannie Robinson. For Rent—Furnished rooms; modern. 1612 Lydia ave. WANTED—A 6, 7 or 8-room modern house by a first-class family. Good location. Call Bell phone, East 3918W. For Rent — A beautifully furnished front room; modern; for two young men or couple. 1026 Woodland, second floor. Bell phone East 5024. FOR RENT—Unfurnished rooms. Newly papered. Bath, laundry, summer kitchen. Pearly May 1st. First floor. 2502 Michigan avenue. Call Bell phone, Grand 1766W. J. Dallas Bowser. FOR RENT 1503 East 19th, 3r. 6.0 1508 Tracy, 5r. 18.0 1513 Lagan, 5r, modern 10.0 1521 East 5th, 5r modern 12.0 1521 Paseo, 5r, modern 12.5 1524 Woodland, 5r. 16.0 1527 Woodland, 5r. 19.0 1527 Woodland, 6th, 5r, 4r mod. 9.0 1527 Woodland, 6th, 2d fl. 4r mod. 10.0 1527 Woodland, 6th, 1d fl. 4r mod. 10.0 1529 Michigan, 4r. 8.0 1528 Agnes, 5r mod. 15.0 1518 Vine 8t, 5r, rear. 18.0 1518 Vine 8t, 5r, rear. 18.0 1528 2802 Bell, 5r. 16.0 1902 Paseo, 5r. 14.0 1510 East 18th, 6r modern 25.0 1753 North 3rd, K, C, Kans, 6r. 15.0 619 Locust, 3d floor, 3r. 11.0 619 Locust, 3d floor, 3r. 11.0 619 Mo. Ave, 5r. 10.0 1905 Tracy, 5r mod. 17.5 2026 Woodland, 8r, gas, water and 17.0 1738 Highland, storeroom 16.0 400 Cherry, 10r. 25.0 1509 East 18th, 2r. 15.0 2255 Morgan, 4r. 11.0 2743 Norton, 4r. 6.0 1613 East 2d, 4r. 10.0 501-509 E, 6th, 5r $9.0 to $12.0 501-509 E, 6th, 5r $12.0 1715 W. Prospect, 3r 8.0 1424 E, 5th, 3r cottage 10.0 1424 E, 5th, 3r st floor 12.0 510-12 E, 6th, 40r 75.0 2958 Norton, 7r, mod. 15.0 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 as rent. We have several vacant lots on which we have several vacant lots for $300.00 down, balance on easy terms. Vacant lot 26th and Woodland 2x130: $650.00. Truck Farm on Bonner Springs line— 4 acres, 4-room house, lots of fruit, $1,600; $300 down and $50 every six months. 2621 Euclid, 5 rooms, modern, brick bungalow. Price $2,200; $200 down, $20 per month. 1515 E. 17th St.—5-room cottage, new- ly built, on public property. Price $1,300; $100 down and $12 per month. Persons renting or buying from us will be given preference on all employment in cur employment department. AFRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT Co 911 McGee St. PHONES—HOME, East 802, Bell 782 Dependable Goods Goods for every member of the family. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. BIG DISCOUNT SALE ON ALL NEW AND SECOND-HAND SAFES The Largest Stock in the West to Pick From. Our Safes were all bought at the old prices. See our special safe for the home—$18.00. CRAMER BROS. SAFE CO. 1422 WALNUT STREET of the family. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. BIG DISCOUNT SALE ON ALL NEW AND SECOND-HAND SAFES The Largest Stock in the West to Pick From. Our Safes were all bought at the old prices. See our special safe for the home—$18.00. CRAMER BROS. SAFE CO. 1422 WALNUT STREET GROW SOMETHING Even without considering the advantage of fresh, crisp vegetables the actual saving should give you a sufficient reason for growing something yourself this summer. The cost of the seeds is the smallest part of your investment but the most important. Every package of Harnden's Seeds has behind it the practical experience of 30 years. Everything for the Farm and Garden—Ask for Catalogue. Even without considering the advantage of fresh, crisp vegetables the actual saving should give you a sufficient reason for growing something yourself this summer. The cost of the seeds is the smallest part of your investment but the most important. Every package of Harnden's Seeds has behind it the practical experience of 30 years. Everything for the Farm and Garden—Ask for Catalogue. Two Stores 505 Walnut St. 1418 Grand Ave. BOTH PHONES The Harden Seed Co. TANSAS CITY, MO. Two Stores 505 Walnut St. 1418 Grand Ave. BOTH PHONES GOOD TO THE END CROSSETT SHOES FOR MEN. "Makes Life's Walk Easy." $4 to $6 Easter Footwear. CROSSETT BOOT SHOP, 1005 Main St. Nat D. Jones, Mgr. REMOVAL NOTICE On or about May 1 the C. COLLINS DRY GOODS STORE, 1433 East 18th Street, will move four doors west. Come in and select your Easter Goods now. Our prices are very reasonable. Home Phone East 4082 CALL US UP (At Eighteenth & Paseo) Bell Phone East 1814 Toilet Articles Delivered (Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Anything in Drug Line Peoples Drug Store Everything for the Toilet On or about May 1 the C. COLLINS DRY GOODS STORE, 1433 East 18th Street, will move four doors west. Come in and select your Easter Goods now. Our prices are very reasonable. Bell Phone East 1814 Home Phone East 4082 Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Anything in Drug Line ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. I-H BEST PATENT HARD WHEAT FLOUR. KANSAS CITY, U.S.A. I-H Corn Meal Too ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. KANSAS CITY, U.S.A. I-H INTERNATIONAL Siete cokers ‘Copyright, 1916. Weatern Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR APRIL 23 EASTER LESSON. It teachers can impress indeltbly upon the minds of their scholars tho fact that Jesus rose from the dead and im as truly alive today as when walk- ing tho hills of Galliee thts repetition | of the Easter story will uot be tn vain. | For the pupils to take notes of the | points of the argument and to recite | upon those notes at the end of the class hour would greatly help to fix the facts in their minds, This account considered today {s perhaps the old- est written record we have of this great fact, written about 56 A. D., hence the signifleance of verse six. 1. The Triumphant Fact (vs. 1-4). It Christian workers would be more fa- miliar with this passage they would more intelligently understand what the term “Gospel” means. The fact of the resurrection loomed larger in Paul's mind than the virgin birth; the former was and is the greater miracle. ‘This, one of the supreme chapters of the Bible, tells us what the Gospel ts, ‘and what its results are to be. (1) ‘What {t 1s. Not a new cure for tuber- ‘culosis, nor a new social environment, ‘but the good news of one who was God §ncarnate (Paul does not use his earth- Jy name Jesus), Christ the Anointed One, who died for our sins just as the Scriptures had foretold, and was bur- 4@d, On the third day, “according to ithe Scriptures,” He rose again and ts mow and ever shall be alive. Any Gos ipel that ignores the incarnation, pas- sion and resurrection of Jesus 1s false to the Scriptures and a lie. (2) The result of preaching or testifying to this great program {s twofold: first, ‘salvation, “saved, restored to right ‘relations with God;” and second, per- Iseverance, “wherein ye stand.” The ‘“God-story,” good news, evangel or jgospel—they are all the same—ts “the {Power of God unto salvation,” and the strong doctrine of the resurrection jwill cause men to walk straight, to istand upright. “Christ died for my jsins according to the Scriptures” (Iso. '68:5-10). Il, Witnesses to the Fact (vs, 5-12). ‘Paul (y. 3) received the resurrection truth from many witnesses, whom he {proceeds to enumerate, for it was not a matter of his own invention. The n- leredulity of the disciples at the first 4s frankly recorded (Luke 24:12). Je feus did not appear first to John, Pilate or the Sanhedrin, but to a woman, and (the change of the apostles from a Jepirit of despair to that of confident, Joyous certainty was most astonishing. ‘Where are eleven recorded appear- ances of Jesus after his resurrection, and not one of them was made to his enemies, Paul does not mention all ot the appearances. He is probably uaming only those persons, witnesses ‘of his appearances, with whom he had (gonversed, or at least a few from each Group. (1) Peter, referred to indirect Jy in Luke 24:24; (2), the apostles, to bo exact, the first ten, Judas being dead and Thomas absent; (3) the apos tles with Thomas present; (4) five hundred, the only record of this great ‘company, though perhaps implied {r the “brethren” of Matt, 28:10. “Hal ‘a thousand witnesses are enough tc establish any case.” Of these the ‘greater number were alive twenty-fiv years after the event; (5) James, prob ably our Lord’s brother, the honore¢ head of the Jerusalem church; (6) “Then all the apostles.” a larger cir cle than the twelve (see Luke 28:48 Acts 1:6-8). This may have been the ‘appearance in the morn at the Sea 0 Galilee; (7) “me also.” The winntn ot the persecutor who had looke upon this wild tale of a crucified anc risen teacher as a sacrilege and a dis grace to his nation, is the most signa and significant triumph of the Chris tian faith. The Damascus road vic tory was far more portentious thai any other battle of history. That ¥ sion converted Paul and supporte him amidst the most astounding trial and tostings. "Out of due season, ‘Mike an abortive child, Itke a child o untimely birth, Paul was unworthy o the name of a child, He had seen th martyr Stephen die, he had persecute ‘those who believed, and although fo given by God, yet he was filled wit fa lifelong regret for his misused fr fluence and misspent years. There fore he terms himself, “least of th apostles.” But he is saved an through the grace of God can e: claim, “I am what I am.” Tho ev ‘dence of the resurrection 1s more pr ponderant and definite than the hi toric evidence we have that Cacsa ‘Augustus or Abraham Lincoln eve lived. It {8 a greater strain upon ht ‘man intelligence not to believe thi fact than it is to deny the evidence c ‘wireless telegraphy. Ii. The Fact Applied. (vs, 13-20 ‘The Corinthians, to whom Paul wa writing, did eee Christ's immo’ tality, but to deny that th same power which had raised hit could be applied to us who are onl human. Paul answers this by presen ing four arguments: (The eee ot Chri proves the ‘of the resurre fe ee ce a aa ee ea In Woman’s Realm Evening Dress in Black That Comes From a Famous Parisian Es- tablishment—Some of the Important Accessories of Dress That Must on No Account Be Neglected. ee 6s Se 2 Ea? EVENING DRESS IN BLACK. ~ything from the establishment of Jenny, in Paris, may be counted upon to interpret the mode with delightful refinement. In the productions for this season there is a leaning toward black, in this house, which is espectal- ly apparent in models for evening gowns. One of them, in which silk not and taffeta are combined in a way that will please the discriminating, 1s shown in the picture here. It has a full round skirt of the silk, shirred at the waist and finished with a ruche of the silk about the bottom and about the hips. ‘There is a bodice of the taf- feta, with midvictorian shoulders and puffed elbow sleeves, finished with a full ruche of the silk. It is draped in surplice fashion at the front. It the designer had stopped here there would be nothing lacking to make this an acceptable afternoon frock ot a simple and attractive sort, ‘but with nothing about it to Bespeak ‘the genius that is expressed by modes from the house of Jenny. Therefore the designer did not stop, but proceed- ed to veil the whole frock in a mist of net, and did this most artfully. A flounce of the net is set on under the ruche about the hips and allowed to fall until ft reaches a length more ‘than two inches greater than that of ‘the silk skirt. It is finished at the bot- ee Se mo so Lr Rie i . 22) Bae ce sa ee e ‘ ) at = Gy 3 ee Nit, ~ P< - gi , al Y ks * B oe vs a ae ay. : KY c. : SD Q i fr Na iY ; fee oN SS Za fu! aed bs Oe . . ——s b cae, IMPORTANT ACCESSORIES OF DRESS. tom with a narrow hem. A second flounce {s set in in the same position and turned up over the ruche of silk. It is gathered in at the waist and forms a deep puff below the ruching. The silk bodice ts also covered with a drapery of net that is extended over the shoulders and veils the sleeves. A deep frill of doubled net is set in un- der the ruche of silk about the el- bows, which is included in the net veil- ing the sleves. Im selecting a finishing touch the designer chose, as exactly suited to the gown, a gardenia and loops and ends of narrow ribbon in Nattier blue, Such pretty afterthoughts of the designer often seize the attention be- fore it is attracted by the gown itself. They nearly always betray a sense of fitness and a painstaking attention to detail that command admiration. But they have been known to betray a lack of these things in gowns otherwise above criticism. ‘The gown pictured was designed for a taller figure than that of the model posing in it. A sili-clad ankle and an elegant low shoe are needed to be in keeping with it. Capes and fichus and many dainty ‘To Polish Tortoise Shell. Now that tortoise shell has once more come into public favor it is well to know a way in which to clean and polish it. When tortoise shell loses its luster from wear the polished sur- face may be restored to its original condition by carefully rubbing tt with powdered rottenstone and oil. The rot- tenstone should be very carefully sift: ed through the finest muslin. When all scratches on the surface of the tortoise shell are thus removed, bril- ‘iat polish may be given it by apply- collars find themselves importan among the accessories to be worn with the spring suit or coat. ‘They are also designed for indoor wear on practical one-piece suits, Now that open throat lines are established for the coming season much of the new neck- wear conforms to this mode, But high collars have not abdicated and they are well represented with cape attachment, or the vestee, or without either. Crepe, chiffon, voile, organdie and net are the fabrics that are used for all sorts of neckwear. Hemstitching, lace and embroidery and very small tucks make up their decoration, with the tintest of buttons serving often a double purpose, In high collars they provide the means of fastening, and an ornament, and they are often used merely for their decorative value. A high and a low collar are por- trayed in the picture above. At the ‘right a small cape fs finished at the edge with hemstitching and bordered with two narrow tucks. A wide stand. ing turnover covers the neck and ‘throat, finished with a small cravat ‘bow at the front. ‘This model is espe- cially becoming to the thin woman. A good pattern, shown at the left and center in two views, begins as a ‘small cape at the back but narrows to | two slender points at the front. It 1s | set on to a band and finished at the | edge with hemstitching, Fine narrow | lace insertion is set in at the back and | ‘at the ends of tho front pieces, as | ‘shown in the picture. Embroidered | dots are added to.the Ince decoration. | Narrow cluny, hand crochet, and tatting insertions are recommended for these neckpieces. Val is always pretty, but has been in use so long that it has lost prestige, Nothing is prettier than tatting, elther as a fin- ishing for edges or in medallion or band inserts, In Dainty Colors. One, of the attractive features of the newest washable blouses is that thoy are in dainty, almost pastel, colors. Of lawn, batiste or handkerchief linen, they have frills, “collets,” sailor or high collars, outlined with narrow val- enciennes or filet lace. The sleeves are set In and a slight bishop puff at the lower part 1s gathered into a cuft. ing gentle friction with a piece of soft leather to which some jeweler's rouge has been applied. pain Ataen Vike. | The hip girdle of a season or so ago 1 | is returning—that is to say, it has been n | seen upon some very new frocks, both -|for morning and afternoon wear. In- | deed, one suit of lightweight material n | displayed such a girdle in full messa- e| line draped about the hips, ‘The wide |-| nip girdle 18 also occasionally worn [with a washable separate skirt, i a eo eis AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The Mera in Carnegie Institute ‘Music Hall, Pittsburgh, for the benefit of Hampton institute, Virginia, devel- ‘oped into a memorial to the late Book- er T. Washington and to his work to- ward the solution of the race problem in America, Every speaker eulogized him, the quartet paid tribute to him in song and an unexpected feature of the mieeting was a presentation of a medallion representing Doctor Wash- Ington’s ‘head, which had boen mod- eled in clay by Miss Ruth M. Harris, now a student in the University oi Pittsburgh, ‘There werd geveral hundred persons at the meeting, numbered among whom were many prominent men and women of Pittsburgh as well as many Negroes who’ reatize tho work that Is being done for their race at Hampton. ‘The program oyened with old planta- tion melodies sung by graduates of the School. Dr. John A; Brashear presid- ed. Ho drew attention to the fact that at the last Hampton meeting in Pitts burgh, two years ago, Doctor Wash- ington was/one of the speakers. Doc- tor Brashear tien introduced George McAneny, managing director of the New York Times. Mr. MeAneny said he became inter- [ested in Hampton's work when he was ‘sent there to write a descriptive story some twenty-five years ago, Since that time he has been active in the work of Hampton, and of the Tuskegee institute, which looker ‘T. Washing: ton made famous, Mr. McAneny said ‘that Hampton has many phases in its work, but that of which he likes to think is that it is the scene of the “greatest attempt to reach a solution of the problem of the piace the Negro is to occupy in itis nation. He wel: |comed Maj. Robert Moton, also a speaker of the evening, and the prin: “cipalelect of Tuskegee, as Booker T. | Washington's successor as the leader | of his peoplo. Major Moton’s address was an expo sition of the aims of Hampton—to wipe | from the mind of the Neg the repug nance toward manual labor which came to him when he was freed, to in | still in him a knowledge of the dignity | and honor of iabor of the hands, tc | teach him to believe in himself, and to respect himself rather than to fee shame at his color or his race. He said that the adjustments of the twc great extremes—the white and the Dlack—is the greatest problem thi: country faces, and he rejoiced in the belief that Hampton and Tuskegee arc helping to solve it. A short address was made by Rev H. B, Turner, chaplain at Hampton and Miss Harris then presented the medailion to Major Moton to be pre sented, in turn to Tuskegee. Dr. Kelly Miller, dean of the col- lege of arts and sciences, at Howard university, in Washington, spoke on “The Essential Elements of the Race Problem,” at the regular monthly meeting of the Protestant Ministerial association, at Roberts Park Methodist church, Indianapolis. ‘The Negro problem, he said, was “es- sentially a human problem,” with the white race in the position of trustee. He pleaded especially that education ‘and encouragement be given the Ne- gro. Howard university, with which he {8 connected, is a Negro institu. tion, ‘The Rey. J. H. Crum was chairman of the meeting, A considerable num- ber of colored men and women were in the audience, The Rev. A. B. ‘The Negro population of the United States increased from 757,208, or 19.3 per cent of the total population, In 1790, to 9827,763, or 10.7 per cent of the total, in 1910. ‘The increase be- tween 1900 and 1910 was at the rate of 11.2 per cent, while during the samo period the whife population Increased by 22.3 per cent. Since 1810 there has been @ continu- ous decrease in the proportion which Negroes have formed of the total pop- ulation, due, at Teast in part, to the fact that the white population has been continually augmented by tmmi- gration, while there has been very little immigration of Negroes during the past hundred years, ‘The problem of the Negro is one to which the South has not always given sufficlent attention. The South ts ‘only just awaking to the fact that as the old status of the Negro is gone, never to return, it Is its duty to do ‘what it can to establish a new one on an enduring basis. As the Houston Post said th other day: “It is essential to the well-being of the white people that the industrial One of the strangest animals known to zoologists is the tenrec, an insect: eating animal found only in the Isiind of Madagascar. It is supposed to rep: resent a very ancient type of animal which {8 now almost extinct. Mada- gascar, once a’part of the mainland of the African continent, was separated therefrom at @ very remote period in the past. Asa result a fauna peculiar to the island has been developed. ‘Wisconsin bran bread 1s sold in many states, eee Could Find Something. “I should think you would find it hard to know what to give her for her birthday. She has everything, you know.” “Yes, J know; still, there are always some few useless things com- tng up.”—Puck. Such @ Record-Breaker. Strolling across a large estate, he came upon a man fishing. “What sort of fish do you catch here?” he said. “Mostly trout,” replied the man. “How many have you caught?” Storms announced that tho program for May would include a consideration of the subject of national charities and corrections and that two or three ‘men of national reputation would speak. Doctor Miller said in part: “Tho race problem constitutes a challenge to Christianity in the world today. If Christ should come to Amer- | fea, he would not ask of the Christian church how many costly edifices have you constructed, or how well have you organized your schemes of endeavor according to the exactness of business efficiency; but rather what are you do- ing for the least of these my brethren iu black whom circumstances have placed in your own midst? "The, Negro cannot be segregated from the communal life of which he forms aa inseparable part, It ts not necessary to like the Negro in order |to be interested in him. You may hate with deep malignity your fellow-pas- senger on an ocean steamer, but the moment he becomes eifiicted with the smallpox he elicits your keenest inter- est and anxiety, for he has the power to communicate to you the malady which has afflicted him, “Every ignorant Negro in Indian- apolis lowers the standard of intelli | ence of the city. Every vicious one impairs its moral reputation, everyone who {8 sick affects the health of your fair capital. Those disease germs pay absolutely no regard to the doctrine of race superiority, They are not even frightened at the scarecrow of social equality, but gnaw with equal avidity at the vitals of black and white alike and pass with utmost freedom and satisfaction from one to the other, “Strong emphasis should be placed upon the Negro, not because he is black, but because his needs are great est. In this work of human uplift, you may well lay aside all preconceived theories of racial arrogance and con cet and apply yourselves in the spirit of Christian brotherhood to this great human task. “The Negroes as a mass had to be tm: proved in their efficiency through in dustrial training, to which Dr. Booker T. Washington devoted his life. At the same time they need leaders tc guide them wisely amid the dangers and vicissitudes of life. Just as we appeal to the Christianity, philanth ropy and statesmansh{p of the whit race to assist and encourage the in dustrial training of the masses, w with equal earnestness urge the im portance of the higher education fo the development of a wise and effec tive leadership.” Nearly 1,000 Negroes gathered at Victoria, Texas, for the grand central meeting of the colored farmers of Vic- toria and the Southwest Colored School Teachers’ association meeting. At noon ‘all formed in line at the school building and marched to the public square. A large United States flag was at the head of the line, while about 300 school children each carried small ones. On arriving at the square all formed about the bandstand and Joined in singing “America.” Follow- ing this several influential Negroes ad- dressed the gathering. ‘The teachers were in session all the afternoon and evening in the colored school build- ing. | The government of Uruguay will as- sume control of all telegraph and tele- phone services and reorganize and improve them, status of Negroes be improved. By teaching them to become efficient and thrifty and encouraging them to bet- ter their conditions materially and morally, much will be accomplished toward ‘correcting the conditions that make them easy victims for tuberculo- sis and other diseases, We cannot say that these things are not our business, unless we confess Indifference to our own wellbeing. The Negroés are not going to make much progress without the co-operation and sympathy of the white people, and we must face the unchangeable truth that we can best help ourselves in fighting tuberculosis by aiding them to rise above.the mis- erable living conditions which 0 large proportion of them are now com- pelled to endure," The Negro is not only the white man’s burden but also the white man’s problem, But the problem is surely one that can be solved.—Dallas Times Herald, A new motor driven surgical drill {s 0 constructed that it can be thor- oughly sterilized without Injury in steam or dry heat. “Machete” has a fierce and foreign sound, suggestive of Moros, Philippine insurrections and Central American revolutions, but as a matter of fact most machetes are made in Bridge port, Conn., and the American consul at Puerto Cortez, Honduras, asserts that these Yankee toad stabbers are the finest on the market. An Englishman has developed a method for growing lawn grass on such a foundation that it.can be han- dled as @ carpet or rug. “About ten or twelve, sir.” “What is about the heaviest you have caught?" continued the gentleman. “Well, t don't know the weight, but the water sunk two or three feet when I pulled it out.” The Easier Way. “Don't you want to be @ leader of the people?” “It's hard work to be @ real leader,” commented Senator Sorghum, “It's usually easier to gét along by jollying the crowd."—Wash: ington Star, Playground IsNow A Battleground. HE rising genoration will know | more of geography than any ot its predecessors, —Noth- ing teaches geography like war, more than any other, this war. jSouth Africa, the Cameroons, Bast Africa, the Sinaittc peninsula, the Per- ‘sian gulf, Armenia, the Dardanelics and all central Europe have been the scenes of dramatic events in which ‘everyone has been forced to take Inter- est. And those events have in every caso beon condittoned by the forma- tion and climate of the countries in which they have occurred. The world scene of warfare has become real to us through the many detailed accounts printed by the newspapers and the memory of what has thus been im- pressed upon us will not soon pass away, Nothing was further removed from the minds of most peace-time tourists in their wanderings than to look at the countries through which they passed 8 Iikely in their own day to be devas: tated by war. Occasionally one be- comes conscious of the existence of forts in recondite lofty: positions, but these he was not permitted to ap- proach and seldom wanted to. If he erossed the Brenner by railway from Innsbruck to Italy he could scarcely avoid noticing the fortifications of Franzensfeste, but why they should be there and what they were expected to -attain—as to all that the mere tourist thought little and cared less. Form No Racial Boundary. ‘There is hardly a mountain range in the world that does not invite men to traverse.it somewhere. The Alps are particularly thus breached, with the result that for all their formidable appearance they have as often con: nected as sundered the peoples on Ve tmee Ride Gr HER TERY fore toda a Nea e- (Se j aig ' Pee tea x | Ee. see ye | | Ske, LEER 5 > Be Bn ea. th, AG 26/55 cause an Bans, ~ | Te aie ed PO SN y = vere pa Gare ee > : ee a SS of pre ee pet Sa Be aes ees a a aan a es os dang eae ee E Bieoit Bw OE ee Bae PIN ES Ag gs ae oe S Salita Kae Ge eae ist eerie 2 ge . — Lote acces Son a noe Be a eo ae i ees ee SO ae ‘eae See bea ete ee ee ee Be te Loe SS oo TEs se Saat ae ee eo ae Ne a anu eae Re es, Oe arte aaa ere te ay ee mth ee eS EO View From the Breull Forest. ao racial boundary. From the earliest ‘ages tho peoplo in the north have pressed down over them and even the loftiest Italian valleys on the south slope of Monte Rosa itself are colon- {zed by a Teutonic stock. ‘Thus tt hap- pens that the Italian Ticino and Ital- fan Tyrol both remain under Teutonic government and the frontier of the Alps has never, in fact, been the po- Utieal frontier of Italy. ‘The Alpine playground of Burope takes a great deal of knowiig. In a visitor's first season the great suow mountains impose their eminence upon him, and if he is likewise a climber he will have little attention to spare for valleys, but will spend his wonder up- on the glaciers and the high crags and the great phenomena of the central mountains. BAt when the first flush of novelty has passed from them the maturer lover of the Alps finds de- Mghts no less keen at lower levels. The valleys have each a character of their ‘own and the mountains themselves are not all alike. ‘There are mountains built of crystalline rock and others of lmestones of different qualities. ‘The great Matterhorns and Schreck- "| The servants in a Chinese family are g| not expensive, so far as wages aro *| concerned, but they cost @ great deal “bin perquisites. They rarely receive I! more than two dollars a month, but *| they are given their food, and they ¢/ help themselves lavishly to anything they may desire. They dress them: selves from the old clothing of the “| tamily, freely take the hairpins and n| the toilet articles of the mistress, -| clothe thelr children from the common wardrobe and, in fact, are a part of ~|the family. ‘The Chinese Indy and s|her servants gossip together as "| friends, rooms are entered without t| warntng, conversations interrupted r| and suggestions offered which, to the d| foreigner, seem to be of the grosseat impertinence, This intimacy ts due partly to the fact that many of the servants are distant relatives. Pract: | cally the only news {rom the outside | world that comes to the woman bebind | the walls 1s brought by her sons or by {| the servants, She makes tow visite » | and these usually at the home of some relative, entering her closely-covered chair within her courtyard and being AS OT ee ab 4 il Sinn Fas Chinese Servants. horns are always glorious, but 60 are the smaller peaks of the Maritimes, of the graceful Cottians, or of recon- dito Dauphine, To each region there fs a charm all its own. And as with the peaks, so with the valleys. ‘The better we come to know them the more varied do we find them, We soon Iearn to divide them Into two main contrasting groups: Those that in- cline northward, mainly into German lands, and those that bend south down to the rich Italian plain, and these Iat- ter are far more charming than the others. ‘Are Essentially Different. In ancient days the region north of tho Alps was mainly a dense forest. South of them has always been the open fertile Italian plain. The winds from the north were dry and cold; those from tho south warm and laden with fertilizing moisture, ‘Thus nature herself imposed a different atmos- phere upon these two sundered re- gions; and though now, on both sides, the forests have been driven aloft and the lands suitable for {t have been tamed beneath the plow, the essential difference abides. Fertile Italy climbs aloft from one side; strenuous Ger- many from the other. The very do- mestic architecture proclaims the dif- ference. ‘The Italian valleys of tho Alps aro old friends of the sun and of the vine, Bacchus and Pan are there at home, They seem to open to the visitor a warm heart. Even where the lemon cannot bloom the scent of it seoms to penetrate, The southern val: leys always seem to draw one from the ‘Alpine heights as those to the north never can. ‘A glance at the map shows that tongue of hill country, by nature Ital- ian, which Austria holds—the west side of it stretching down due south from near the Stelvio to the head of Lake Garda, whenco its eastern boun- dary slopes northeastward up to the ridge of the Carnic Alps. Within this triangle is contained one of the love- Vest hill countries in the world. The great snowy groups of Ortler, Octzthal, Zillerthal and the Tauern do not be- long to It. They are essentially Ger- man, these severe crystalline ranges. But all that is below—the smiling val- leys, the crimsoned limestone peaks and walls of the Dolomites, the rich valleys that drain into the Adige or in- to Garda—these are Italian, Italian in atmosphere, in color, in vegetation, in architecture, In language and senti- ment, and whatever else gives char- acter to a land. To the traveler it is the Dolomite mountains rathér than the folk or any other feature that distinguish this re- gion. They are in their way good to climb, but they are far more wonderful to look at. Halt a century ago their eaks wero mostly untrodden; now guns have been mounted upon ‘points whose first ascent may have been proudly chronicled within the memory of living men, eae Cee carried swiftly to the courtyard of the house where she is to visit e| Poor old Cato meant well no doubt, it | but he was horribly ignorant of the y | Droprieties, having advised “that the g|farm buildings be well constructed, a: | that you should have ample oll cellare @ | and wine vats, and a good supply of dj casks so that you can walt for high s;| Prices, something that will redound to n | Your honor, your profit and your self. ot | respect.” He had Hoboken in mind, d| but we Amerteans do our farming in 5 | North Dakota and Kansas, where the it | vat flourisheth not nor peepeth. the | cask above the lowly ground.—Spring- e | fleld Republican, at Eaerery 1° Quantities That Count, \e| “The longer 1 live the more deoply W-| am I convinced that chat which makes. le| the difference between one man and id | another—between the weak and the y | Powerful, the great and the insignit ®, | cant—Iis energy, invincible determina: ae | tion, a purpose once formed and then od | death or victory."—Sir Thamas Fowell 1g | Buxton, Sich yea) tity, pcb of ee sah aa ht Time's Chances, art chad Mase RO RPT) an 5 ac cele RAE i SSS PT ET Rai a A) Ti LB haf bat OS JS RN AY ar ae a a i ee el ae The Gold Brick oo00 By EVELYN RINGOLD Copyright, 16, by W. G. Chapman.) “You're to be my heir, Ransom, boy; Yon't forget that!” declared Rutus Markham, exminer and present prof: ligate, Always this statement accompanied the finale of a protracted spree on the part of the old Westerner, and al- ways honest, confiding Ransom Brill did his duty as nurse and relative, ‘and sighed doubtingly as he realized that both his uncle and his one prop: erty possession, “The Rookery,” as his odd home was called, were fast speeding along a downward path. Ransom Brill was a mere lad, an orphan, and working for a poor farm- er when Uncle Rufus, after an ab- hence of ten yeara returned to Irving- ton, his native village. Markham had come back with a great flare of trump: ets, He had hit “a rich streak” in a Colorado gold mine and had set out to enjoy life, Certainly his actions indi- cated the possession of some means, He bought a high-priced building lot at the edge of the town. Then he pro- eeeded to erect the Rookery. He never completed it. There were grand doings when the ceremony of “laying the cornerstone” and christening of the building took place, In this none of the villagers, not even Ransom, was invited to participate. Uncle Rufus had sent for a group of his old mining friends. He had paid thelr fare East. He had wined them and dined them. There was a ‘week of wild revelry. Then the house was completed to the second story. In this shape thereafter it was inhab- A K- Ne Hit i (eV a A Eifel Se eX =< Sar ow i {ted by Uncle Rufus until he had his first “‘sick spell." Ransome was in vited to nurse him. It got to be a Fegular occupation, Uncle Rufus would celebrate for a month and then came two of rehabilitation. “Don't you leave me, Ransom,” the Westerner would plead, when he got back to normal, mental and physical condition again. “You're going to be sny heir.” “But I'm too much of a man tc meanly wait for dead men’s shoes,” Ransom expressed his statements bluntly. “It's not that holding me here, but the thought of your being the last of my kin and nobody to take care of you when you are sick. Real- ly, I ought to strike out for myself. What I earn here in Irvington ts a mere pittance. Long since I should have gone to the city. You see, some day I may get married.” Rufus Markham laughed one of his rough, hearty laughs, “Think I haven't seen the way the Jand lies?" he chuckled. “I've kept your courting of Eva Doane always in mind. I want to see you happy, and her, too, And you're going to be ‘pledged.’ said Markham uproarious- ly—“yes, sir! I'm going to turn over a now leaf, cut out drinking and get my property in shape so you can have that blessed wedding.” Sure enough, a few days later Uncle Rufus handed to Ransom a deed duly signed and attested, conveying to him the Rookery, “There's a few loose strings in the shape of debts to pick up,” explained Markham lightly, “but I expect the money for that in a day or two from a friend out West. I made a loan to one of the fellows that helped in our laying the cornerstone here, Ah, but that was a jollificatfon!” and before nightfall the memory of the same sent Rufus Markham off on his last drink- ing bout. “He's finished,” announced the physician who always attended him to Ransom. “You don't mean he will aie?” fal- tered Ransom, a big \lump in his throat. “I do,” replied the doctor, “His system is all shot to pieces. He's de- rious now, All you can do is to give him the medicine I have left and ‘seo that he keeps as still as possible.” ‘That was a bad night for the debili- tated patient and his faithful watcher, Just at daybreak Uncle Rufus roused up for a moment and glared all about the room. ji "Ransom!" he called weakly, “Yes, I'm here,” answered Ransom, soothingly, “J wanted to tell you—Rookery loan too bad!” ‘ ‘Then he relapsed into silence and then he roused up again, “Don't forget—will help bas ~ooeaae stone—that was one grand time!” ‘And then Rufus Markham died, 1 required the sale of the few posses. in the house to defray the sices i the ‘house, to. Gatiay. the am ot. the yaaa wont | to 1 =| and told him about the deed, The at- torney emiled pityingly. “I'm afraid your improvident uncle has not very well provided for you," he said. ‘There is a heavy mortgage on the Rookery and it will be fore: closed this week. The man who holds {t Intends to raze the old brick rattle: trap and build a new mansion for himseit.” Ransom went away with a heavy heart. Ho called on Eva and her ‘ged father that evening and fmparted the bad news. ‘There was but one thing to do. He must stfike out for some better fleld of labor, “If we only had @ home," he sighed, “as we hoped, we could vouture to make a start in life together.” “Don't go away, Ransom!” pleaded his loving flancee. "We can wait pa- tiently for better times.” “There's that lot of minr up near the Rookery,” suggested Mr. Doane. “If wo could manage to build now." ‘That seemed impossible, but there vas a ray of light next day. ‘The hold: er of the mortgage met Ransom and told him that he would pay him a good price to tear down the old brick bulld: ing snd cart the rubbish away. “I can haye that?" inquired Ran. som, eagerly. “Why, surely,” was the ready reply, and Ransom -vent away all enthused with a hopefui triltiant idea, He tm: parted this to Eva and her father. “Why,” cried Ransom optimistically, “IM move the brick over to the lot and build the snuggest, prettiest little ‘home of our own you ever saw.” So tier by tler Ransom bogan to demolish the old Rookery. Mr. Doane helped pile the rubbish into a wagon. Eva insisted on acting as driver. All hands helped and they comprised a Jolly, delighted coterie, At length they were down to the foundation pil lar. “Pretty nigh through,” chirped old Mr. Doane, as he chipped the hard plaster from a stubborn _ brick. “Whew! What's this—lead?” ‘The old man lifted and dropped a brick that lay in a measure incased in a hollow space in the pillar. Ran: som reached over, picked it up and uttered a whistle of sheer astonish. ment. "Queer!" he observed. “What's this scratched on it? ‘Corner stone of the Rookery,’"" and there was a date beneath the words. “I see, I see—oh, Eva!" She came running towards her lover, tracing a rare excitement in his man: ner and voice. “What is it, dear?” she fluttered. “A fortune—if it is ours,” declared Ransom. “Oh, I understand it all! In that great ‘celebration’ of Uncle Kufus and his friends, when they started the house gold was plentiful and this, the corner stone, is @ part of it.” No one objected to the valid owner ship of the treasure on the part of Ransom. The gold brick became ‘the nest egg of the future fortune of pa- tient Ransom and loyal Eva. FISH INDIFFERENT TO NOISE Popular Belief of Anglers Is Disproved by Scientific Inquiry Recently Conducted. Contrary to general opinion, a num- ber of motor boats cruising about a harbor with more or less noisy engines have no appreciable effect upon the fish in nearby waters. It has long been ‘thought, particularly by fishermen, ‘that the presence of a noisy motor- ‘boat would drive the fish away. Ex- haustive experiments recently conduct- ed by the bureau of fisheries prove this theory to be incorrect. In testing the effect of motor-boat noises on fish a number of young scup, known to be sensitive to sounds, were placed in a large wooden cage. This cage was fastened in quiet water at the end of a wharf, and a motor boat with @ very noisy engine was run at varying distances past the cage. At no time did the fishes appear to be disturbed by the noise, except when the splash from the boat hit the cage, Then the scup would generally dive to the bottom of the receptacle —Popu- lar Science Monthly. Bier oth tiation |_In the annual lists of earthquakes ‘registered at the Harvard selsmo- ‘graphic station occasional shocks oc- curring in winter are noted as due to “frost cracks;” {. e, the sudden open- ing of fissures in the ground resulting from freezing. Professor Woodworth, Girector of the station, states that the Iate Professor Shaler, in one of his lee tures, mentioned the occurrence of a sensible shock at Cambridge some forty years ago, which he traced to a rack in the frozen ground, An appar- ent earthquake near Akron O., prob- ably due to a frost crack, was de- scribed in the American Geologist, while another, which caused a mild panic at Attleboro, Mass., was reported in the Attleboro Sun of January 23, 1903. Professor Woodworth says that “this idea of frost cracks is very wide- spread in New England as an explana- tlon of many small shocks coming at a time when the frozen ground is known, ‘to have cracked open.” Duet. Tt is what you try to throw in your fellow men's eyes while they try to spring from and that to which we re- emn divine the opportunity to com- plete the quotation of “ashes to ashes—" It is the substance that im- pairs the breathing apparatus of many millions and deals out a pack of dis- eases—ot every degree of importance, from the ace to the twospot—at any blowy corner or in any unswept tene- ment, A devil to the housewife, it 1s a benign god to the maker of brooms and vacuum cleaners. “Dust—the most pernicious substance in the world!” cries the intolerant reformer. Patience, patience, good friend! Were it not for the dust mote, how ‘could wo-ever perceive the beam of sunshine slanting through the shadowy room? Besides, there fs star dust.—Collier's Weekly. ~ english “Penny.” ‘9 " 19 really @ survival of the Eaplan “puna” couple -— cu; ay (-ERUSALEM at EASTER TIME ( kee TER WA BX eer gmarnnooo xf) we Gx, al oes Car SA jeer OS Ae as ee Nag EP TG MB ot Seer GA Vino Maga vulal fcr a3 5) emma Set Me SSOP Mie NoPE MRE R a io The Oo spe wok eee (4 As epee eee OSs cia «* tee a 1e yee bona j | eon So ert pe ge La BN Bll eS OA ie | ak de aA, Phe ae ae. Sais OT ae ae WOM id Bee Be ae StF Wi eo am | le 7 i 2 LY A “| ‘ 6 } ah ARS > a Pein cy) , Vi. ten 4 hase al : Pig io ® oe a dt ee eae a VJ _ ul ‘4 AY ae |} oe Ase a a a Re | a | 4 } re ay), (ea nd " = 5 ee Ae Me eee AT eel | mete ee yop eH ~ 5 le mee Mrs VE Sait AdT/ ee — tp . | \ 4 Bi ia Pe Sf as on a he | IP esurrection Day 2 oa Sf y y) Brom bade x" 3 Gs "7 Celebrated There is aay ree vat: oe Bole a \With Gorgeous Magnif- NV a Ne E a se Si // icence by the Latin, £*, W\ waif (GEC late siti ek, eR jGreek, Armenian and ao 4 i 3 Ls, Ie Yee Coptic Branches of the {<p a ie A ae eae y Christian Church, —>\{N f yi LP ee ee. ee OY \\ Weare weez ar I) (ees Na <—eRUSALEM is the true Easter city D [ares | | NE 5 SNirl hee cuiy, ie wetter colette ee x SNES ee PE ee eee ener. oe) See: Christian churches—Latin, Greek, Ar WFP | menian, Coptic—but the large and ever- growing Jewish population of Jerusa- Jem keeps the passover with all the ‘charm of its cosmopolitanism, and even the -Mohammedans have their Easter pilgrimage to the grave of Moses. ‘The throng of Easter pilgrims from the whole Christian world is a very remarkable sight. To the westerner it is a revelation of oriental Chris- tianity in all its pleturesque devotion. Greeks, from all over the Levant; Armenians trom Tur- key, Persia and the Caucasus; Nestorians from Mesopotamia and Persia; Syrians from Aleppo, Damascus and Beyrout; Abyssinians from the hermit land of northeast Africa; Copts from Egypt, and men from the ancient churches ot southern Indja, and, above all, Russians who now: adays form by far the largest contingent of pil- grims—all these races mingle with Latins from western Europe, with Germans, English, Ameri- cans, Scandinavians, | In the midst of all, and presenting an indl- viduality perhaps more distinct than all the oth- ‘ers, you see the Mohammedan master of the land the Arab in his solemn garb and majestic bear- ing, and the Turkish official and soldier havgaty in the exercise of his duty to keep the Christian pilgrims in check and to preserve order. Elaborate proceggions and ceremonials make holy: week in Jerustlom a gorgeous event, where the intimate note of the resurrection is not con- spicuous. Especially does it bring out the divi- sion of Christendom, so strikingly shown in the way in which Latins, Greeks, Armenians and Copts share the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Particularly at Baster the marvelous services of the Greck orthodox church convey the priority of this church in the Holy Land. And of these cere- monies, none, perhaps, is more impressive than that of the washing of fect on the Thursday be fore Easter. ‘On that day a platform ts erected in the court of the church, which is occupied by the Greek Dishop of Jerusalem and 12 high church dignt- taries, Court, stairs, niches and every corner is crowded by the faithful to witness the enact- ment of the scene when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. The parts of Jesus, John, Peter and Judas are each given to an ecclesiastic, and are read with fine simplicity, though the story Is told with a certain freedom from gospel text. ‘At the end the patriarch washes the fect of the 12 clerics, and, repeating Jesus’ words, "Let ug go, for he that will betray me is nigh,” gives the signal to arise, and they all withdraw to the church. Then an olive branch, hanging over the chancel of the platform, is pulled up to the root of the church amid shouts of joy. Next day, Good Friday, all the lights in. the Holy Sepulcher church are extinguished. This is symbolical of the agony and death of our Lord and of his descent to hell, when the light of the world was taken away for a brief space. Then, on Saturday, the lights are rekindled—by a super- natural agency, 80 the tradition goes. As the church dignitaries pray in the chapel of the sepulcher, draped in deep mourning, the ston> gathers a pecullar moisture which rises as a va- por and, suddenly bursting into a divine flame, kkindies the lights, It ts the custom of the people to Mgnt candles from one another, and the faith: ful believe that the first of theso candles is kin- dled from that supernatural fire, ‘The dawn of Easter Sunday 1s celebrated by a magnificent procession which enacts, in impres: sively dramatic fashion, the events of the resur- rection morn, when the women found the grave open and empty, Then the Easter greeting re- sounds, “Christ 19 risen!” and the response, “He fs truly risen!” The Greek mass, celebrated by 40 priests, ends the ceremony, ‘Although the Easter of the orthodox church ‘The grant from Turkey under which} By adding an ounce ‘the German kaiser began the Bagdad | each five gallons of gat railway, “The Garden of Eden scenic} lish automobilist claim route,” a8 it would be called if an| fected a fuel saving of : ‘American handled its publicity,| When engineers hay ‘amounted to $5,000,000 a year in guar-| tunnels through the A anties, a strip six miles wide on each | found rocks inside so t aside and a license to Dulld steamboats | been necessary to cool for navigating both the Tigris and Eu-}ter before the men « ‘phrates rivers. their work. does not coincide with that of the western churches, holy week in Jerusalem is celebrated predominantly according to the Greek calendar, the services of the other churches being repeated on their own dates. In all the Greek orthodox countries—Russia, Roumania, Greece, Bulgaria, Servia, Montencgro, and a large part of Austria-Hungary—Easter is celebrated with great fervor and devotion, ‘The Easter kiss is a well-known incident of these celebrations Jerusalem is naturally full of churches, monas- teries, hospices and hospitals of the various creeds, and every one of them at Easter brings out its own peculiar religious individuality. The Latin church, for instance, whose establishment in Jerusalem harks back to Godfrey de Bouillon and his crusaders, has a number of oriental ekurches united to ‘ie Roman Catholic church. Thus there are the United Grecks, the United Syrians, the United Nestorians, the United Ar menians, the Maronites, all of whom celebrate mass in their own tongue and so add in their ceremonies and garb a picturesque distinctive- ness to the whole, Then there are the Copts, the Armenians, the Syrian Jacobites, the Nestorians, the Abyssinians, besides Greeks and Protestants. ‘The relative standing of the various churches 1s in a measure expressed in the way they share the 15 lamps that burn in the Holy Sepulcher chapel, which is in the center of the stone that was rolled away from Jesus’ grave by the angels. Five of these lamps belong to the Latins, five to the Greeks, four to the Armentans and one to the Copts. Away from the ecclesiastical ceremonial the pilgrim in Easter time secks the traditional places where our Lord spent his last days and nights. Of these Gethsemane is the principal goal, and here the difference in creed among the many visitors {s obliterated by an earnest and quiet devotion which is unexpectedly free trom the emotional. Another figure has a prominent place in Easter celebrations in Jerusalem; that of Moses, whose Mberation of the Jewish people from the yoke of Egypt {s commemorated in the ancient Hebrew Paschal feast. There is a very little known Mohammedan celebration which, though no longer so general as formerly, {8 still a most interesting one, To the Mohammedan, it must be remembered, Jeru- salem is a holy city, like Mecca and Medina, and there {sa saying among Arabs, “Syria {8 the blessed county, Palestine the holy land, and Je- Tusalem, the holy city, is the holy of holtes.” Native Mohammedans and pilgrims make up a procession and issue from the Sitti Myriam gate. They are joined by throngs of thelr breth- ren from the neighboring villages, and, amid tho wildest enthusiasm, with standards being borne aloft and to the typical Arab music of drum and fife, the pilgrimage proceeds in the direction of the Dead sea, ‘As the Arabs claim common descent with the Jews from Abraham, the Holy Land holds tra: ditions equally sacred to them. Jerusalem ts second only to Mecca in sanctity because it con- tains, according to tradition, the rock of Abra- ham’s sacrifice, over which the famed mosque of Omar is built, ‘The Arab pilgrimage to the burial place of Moses recalls the similar one to the tomb of Noah, near the ruins of Baalbek, a short dis- tance from Damascus, In cosmopolitan charm Easter in Constantinople almost equals that found in Jerusalem, The capital of the Turkish empire 1s, of course, in itself highly cosmopolitan; and there is no other city in the world where so many languages are heard in the streets, not by foreigners, but by the variegated native population, The background here is not Jewish and Mohammedan, as in Jerusalem, but Mohammedan and Christian, with a strong tinge of Spanish Jewry. By adding an ounce of camphor to each five gallons of gasoline, an Eng- lish auitomobilist claims to have ef- fected @ fuel saving of 20 per cent. When engineers have been boring tunnels through the Alps they have found rocks inside £0 hot that it has ‘been necessary to cool them with wa- ter before the men could continue ‘their work. dete ee al POUT LO TILE CRI CLFTAT OL > Of the native Curistians the Greeks predomt- nate, but there has always been a very numerous Armenian element in Constantinople. The mag- nificent Greek orthodox ceremonial well retlects the towering strength of that church in the Levant, which for centuries, under the absolute rule of the Ottoman sultans, acted in the capacity oi imperial overseer of the Christian people un- der Turkish sway. Until the comparatively recent rise of the Balkan nationalities—Roumanian, Servian, Bulgarian, Montenegrin—Greek was the language of all cultured people of orthodox faith outside of Russia and Austria-Hungary. And Greek intellectual, social and political control through the unifying power of the Greek church was more complete under Ottoman rule than it had been under the Byzantine emperors. Recent events have once more shown the force of the people of Greek speech. Through the breaking away of the Bulgarian church and the erection of a Bulgarian exarchate, Greek in re ligion, but Bulgarian in speech and political aims, it has been temperarily weakened, “Christos Anesti”—"Christ is risen"—is the Easter cry in Constantinople that you hear on all sides accompanied by the exchange of the tra- ditional kiss. “Paskalia Foulla"—“flowers of Easter time"—are sold everywhere to the festive throng in the narrow streets. In the butcher shops you see the passover lambs with gilded feet and the choice pieces—the kidneys—placed on a gold foil. The variety of types and costumes seen in this throng where the West meets the East is most remarkable. All the Christians of the Levant are there; Bulgarians in embroidered jackets; Greeks from the mountains, sporting the fustanel- la, the kilt which resembles a dancer's skirt; burly men from the Adriatic, Levantines, Arme- nians; ladies in the latest Paris fashions, genuine and otherwise, and, of course, a host of French, Germans, Italians, Austrians, Russians, English and Americans. The Mohammedan is by no means inconspicu- ous, whether he be Turk, Arab in flowing robes, Persian merchant, Albanian soldier, Kurdish hamal in his Sunday dress or even negro women in yellow dress, The westerner wends his way from Pera across the bridge through the suburbs: of Jubalee-Kepoosee, past the Rose mosque—Gul Jamee—to the Christian quarter of imi-Kapoo, where he finds the festive Joy of the Greek Easter. The procession of the Greek clergy—some of them strikingly handsome men with their long beards and blue eyes—starts from the patriarchal palace and proceeds past the Turkish guards, who keep the crowd in check, to the Greek church. Though small, it is richly adorned with chiseled chancel and pillars with ivory eagles, After long Utantes, prayers, responsories and benedictions characteristic of Greek ritual, the Easter gospel is read. ‘This {s done in no less than six languages, and, curiously enough, two of them are Mohammedan, Arabic and Persian. The others are French and Italian, Albanian and Greek. The Greek is read, or, rather, sung, with a peculiar intonation by the deacon, and the others are read by special read- ers in characteristic garb, Meanwhile mass ts being celebrated in a niche of the altar, where the patriarch blesses the Easter offerings. ‘The faithful in their festive mood are quite free in their behavior and remarks as they listen to the readings in six languages, of which only Greek, French and Italian is really understood, After the service the patriarch and his attendants Tetire to the patriarchal palace, where a reception te held. Consul General Carl Batley Hurst, at Barcelona, reports that ol! has been noticed on the surface of streams in ‘the province of Soria, Spain, presum- ably indicating the existence of pe troleum. Mining experts are at work trying to discover {ts source. A New York paper comments on the fact that no longer ts the West tho wild and woolly section of the couv- try. That honor is now bestowed on tho mushroom eastern cities magically summoned {nto existence by manufac: turess of War eupaiies. we Vast expanses of grazing land and cman forests await exploration in the northwestern part of Paraguay, known as the Gran Chaco, which is in- hablted mostly by nomadic tribes -of Indians. It ts estimated that Paraguay has a population of 1,000,000, ‘The total yield of mine gold in Call- fornia in 1914 was $20,693,496, an in- crease of $240,538 over that of 1913, With the exception of one year, 1888, the mine gold cutput of tbe state In 1914 was higher than it has been alae 1864, 60 yours ogoo ti‘ NEED FOR CITY PLANNING United States Might Well Take a Les- son From German Builders Who Have Studied the Work, ‘The marked advance in thought about city planning is indicated by the reception accorded the report of the New York commission on build- ing districts and restrictions, Ten years ago the suggestions made in that report would have been regard- ed as highly revolutionary and head- ing straight for Socialism. For one thing the report recom- mends the establishment of a “zone system,” a method long ago adopted in Germany, and a plan long needed in American cities. The economic waste, the upsetting of realty values, the disturbance of the city’s fiscal sys- tem, involved in the growth of every thriving American city has been self- evident. This has been brought about by the incursion of factories into old residential districts, lowered values, a ‘boom tn ancther section, and then the same story over again, with homes al- ways just one jump ahead of the fac- tories. City experts abroad provided for that by assicning factories to certain zones, and homes to otfers. In only @ few cities in this country has any such restriction been attempted. | New York has other problems to face from which Washington was hap- ‘pily freed by an unusual foresight, ‘The skyscraper menace we bave avoided. But New York blocks have suffered from the incursion of one high building, then others so built that the early ones had light and air cut off, and their presence resulted in the bottom dropping out of values in the rest of the block. Fortunately limited height and courtyard provisions already have a place in the building laws of most cities. The one feature in the New York commission's report that should appeal to most American cities is the establishment of zones for industries ‘and other zones for homes. CITY TO ADVERTISE ITSELF Mayor of Philadelphia Wants to Spend Half a Million Dollars on a New Idea. Mayor Smith hopes to make Phila- delphia one of the most widely known cities in the world as an industrial and commercial center, with a. splendid port for foreign trade and unexcelled railroad communications to every part of the country, according to the Phil. adelphia Ledger. } ‘The mayor will advertise the city” on a scale never before contemplated. He will ask for an appropriation of $500,000 as soon as the money can be provided for carrying out his plan. | The mayor hopes to establish either ‘a bureau of publieity in one of the de- ‘partments or a new department of publicity. A suggestion was made to the mayor at a luncheon given recent- ly by the Poor Richard club as to the value of advertising the city, and he promised to consider the project. An- nouncing that he would recommend the plan to the city legislators, he said that the appropriation would go into the newspapers, magazines and other publications—in' other words, inte printer's ink—where ft would do the most good. ‘The campaign of advertising is to in- form the merchants and manufactur- ers of the world of the advantages of dealing with the world’s greatest work- shop. ‘The mayor said the expenditure would be a municipal investment that would return the principal with high interest. Riookina Alwaye 40 the Future. An old-fashioned way of looking at the city’s situation is expressed by an Indianapolis newspaper, which says: “A city's physical improvements, of whatever sort, have definite value to the city and its property, calculable in dollars and cents. They facilitate busi- ness and make living conditions more Pleasant. In that way they are an as set for residents and property owners and act also as an inducement to per sons on the outside to come and make their homes here. “Indianapolis ranks favorably with the most progressive cities of its class: in breadth and organic character of park improvements. The parking of waste land among some of the smaller streams and on Fall creek has given an impetus to values of property ad- Jacent to these improvements, The day 1s not remote when barren areas along these streams will be most at- tractive residence sections.” Yellow Ginger Lilies. It is now time to prepare beds for tropical plants, Stir the soll deeply and incorporate, by several spadings, & generous supply of thoroughly rot- ted stable manure. 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WARD CHAPEL. 12th and Woodland Services here were well attended. Two additions were made. The quarterly meeting and Easter rally will be Sunday. We extend a special invitation to the ministers and their congregations in the afternoon. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. by Presiding Elder Rev. A. A. Gilbert; 3:00 p. m., Rev. McClain of the C. M. E. church. Easter program at night by the choir. We are looking forward to a great day. As a delegate to the General Conference I leave on the 30th.—Rev. J. F. Sage, pastor. Love" ers, blems, ture, Societies ompany City, Missouri TESTIMONIAL "With the use of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations my hair has grown four inches in six months. I would not be without them." Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo is the best cleaner for the washing of the heads of colored people. It contains no astringents or other ingredients harmful to the scalp. It promotes hair health and vigor. 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To me with the privilege and warmth of friendship, he was always with affection and fondness—"Bill." The Resurection Is— That you Live—love and learn the most good As your Christ learned Who finally rose above every human condition. A beautiful Easter brings sacred remembrances of the Unto God. Sing! Ye rocks, ye hills, and ye whispering trees. Give unto Divine mind the praises due Ye solemn howling winds and thou soft breeze. Let each open voice ascend the high blue Unto heaven gratefully piercing through Sound the sweet gladsome notes of vying praise. We are yours, O Mind, all we owe to you. We live in the light of thy flor'ing blaze. 'Tis mind that rules here and everywhere. Through peaceful revolution oft unseen. Unseen, unheeded, but by constant care Breaks all human shackles, clears ev'ry screen. Yes, makes bright the picture through which we glean A truer idea of a holy name. Then our concept of all is render'd keen And we know God and mind as one, the same. My Soul Is Awake. Like the sweet—sweet rose thy vermillion lips A kiss of magic, the joy of my soul One thought of thee is all I would—I dream! I seem so now I could forever rest When I hear thy voice, O heart melting voice. I would live on and on and on for love Live, if in dreams, dreams and dreams of great love. My soul is awake! Awake! Oh, my soul. God's Liberty. Still the angels sing the same happy song And through heaven exults its golden sound. Mighty the storm from this celestial throng Which glorifies God to whom it is bound. There is a solemn joy that soothes and reigns O'er heaven and earth, down here and up there. Tnere is perpetual peace free from pains Where mind finds its own in bright freedom's air. O Freedom! God's liberty, not of man. The wonderful, that which frees the troubled soul. Relieves heavenly wings from earthly ban And spreads its fair self for a nobler role. Jehovah! Thou the nations still adore Though in unblest depths they have shamely hid From thy divine love, seeking the dark shore Which engulfed from thee by its very lid. But there is a brighter day when men learn That truth wins truth and hate doth not redeem. When they realize if for truth they yearn 'Tis sure they will receive beyond a dream. Go! Oh men, and search all the hidden depths. Dig for truth in the bowels of the earth. Or search the climes where eternal snow weeps Or vainly anywhere in the world's broad girth. Men will not rise as long as there is hate. There's/but one pass, love is the only way To win higher crowns and that pearly gate. Which opens on truth and a sweeter day. Thus the dear good master was wont to teach: Love others as thyself, thy neighbor love. Out from this happy state the glories reach Eternalizing all, raising above. —Chas A. Starks. WEST PLAINS, MO. Rev. J. M. Givenhand preached a wonderful sermon Sunday night.... Mrs. McAlexander returned home last week after a brief visit with daughters of Jonesboro, Ark.... The Smart Set club met with Mrs. Sule Wilburn Monday night and had a nice meeting.... Mrs. A. Dukes and Mr. George Shaw are on the sick list.... The Lincoln school will have a festival Friday night at the C. M. E. church.... The Smart Set club will have an egg rolling Monday night at Mount Olive church.... Rev. J. M. Givenhand will leave Friday for Nevada. We all wish him good luck....Charles Campbell was hurt last week. EBENEZER CHURCH. Easter Sunday at 11 a. m. Ebenezer chapel choir will render the following program: Piano Prelude—B. J. Knox directing, "The Lord Is in His Holy Temple" (Schwarz)—Chorus, choir. Quartet—Messrs. Williams, White Finley, Dunham, "Inflammatus ex Accensus" (Rossini). Quintet—"When Shadows Darkly Gather" (Wooler)—Mrs. Mable Dimery leading, Messrs. Edwards, Knox, Knox, Radford. At the iPano—Mrs. Belle Douglass. Violinist—Maceo T. Williams. "Hallelujah Christ is Risen" (Spinney)—Chorus choir. "Oh How Lovely" (Ogden)—Chorus choir. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CENTENNIAL CHURCH We are to be congratulated for the honor given us in the return of our pastor, Rev. Richard Davis. We trust the church will thrive in the future as in the past under his pastorate... Centennial was favored with a splendid congregation Sunday. Our pastor spoke in the morning and Rev. Robert Woods in the evening. We extend Rev. Woods our heartiest wishes for success in his charge at Clarksville, Mo. We also congratulate our reserve delegate, Mr. Jordan Ray, for having represented us so ably at the Annual Conference at St. Louis. Ray took the place of W. G. Mosely, who was unable to attend....The Junior and Senior Stewardess Boards held their annual election Thursday, April 13, and the following officers were elected for the new Conference year: Senior Board—Mrs. Emma Ray, president; Mrs. Ada Pillows, vice president; Mrs. Mamie McLean, secretary; Mrs. Katie Martin, treasurer; Mrs. Melvina Hill, chaplain. Junior Board—Misses Emma Ellis, Mildred Langum, Genevieve Hall, Lora McIntyre and Mrs. Adele Banks....A special effort is made this week to raise money for foreign missionary funds by means of self denial. Forego some small vanity this week for a worthy cause. All are invited to attend the meeting of the Epworth League on Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. The young men of this church solicit your presence at the Brotherhood, Friday evening at 8:00 p. m....The funeral of Mrs. W. H. Wheeler, wife of our district superintendent, Rev. W. H. Wheeler, was held Sunday, April 16, at 2:00 p. m. Services were conducted by Rev. Woolridge and Rev. R. Davis. Music by the choir. Condolences from all of the auxiliaries of the church. Mrs. Wheeler was a faithful member of the church and a devout Christian. As a wife, mother and friend she was all a woman could be. Her life is worthy of emulation. We sympathize with the bereaved family and commend them to the care of a merciful and all-wise God. She leaves a husband, five children, a sister, three brothers, a son-in-law and a host of friends to mourn her death. VINE STREET CHURCH. A grand church anniversary and pastor's birthday reception was tendered at the Vine Street Baptist church last Monday evening. Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Ellen Hill and Mrs. Emma Lemons, with their noble committee, spared no pains nor labor to make it a success. Their efforts were more than accomplished. Mrs. J. B. Wright and her committee on arrangements had the church beautifully decorated with bunting and evergreens, palms, etc. Among the guests of honor were Mrs. T. H. Ewing and daughter Ethel, Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Callaway of the (IPlgrim Baptist church, Dr. E. S. Dickerson, pastor of Kansas Avenue Baptist church; Miss Luce Gilham, Dr. M. H. Lambright, et al. Invocation by Rev. H. C. Johnson, Deacon H. J. Spigener, master of ceremonies. "Coronation" by the choir and audience. Mrs. M. E. Gordon read a selection from Dunbar. Dr. T. H. Ewing was presented a handsome suit of clothes as a birthday present, this being his nineteenth anniversary as pastor of the Vine Street Baptist church. Dr. Dickerson made the presentation speech, responded to by Dr. Ewing, who delivered quite a touching address thanking the church and friends for their zealous support and assistance tendered during his 19 years as pastor. Fully 400 were present to witness this grand affair. While the doctor is but 65 years old, we hope he will live long to preach the gospel to a sinful world like this and that his 19 years as pastor be doubled. FIRST TROLLEY PARTY A trolley party to Leavenworth will be given by Kansas City's popular dancing teachers, Prof. and Mrs. Roscoe White. Dancing at the Collisum rink. Visitors will be there from Atchison, Topeka and St. Joseph, and all will be entertained by the Link club of Fort Leavenworth and the Tango club. Cars leave Tenth and Main at 6:30 and 7:30 p. m. Save your transfers. For further information call Prof. or Mrs. Roscoe White. Bell phone East 2690. Remember the date—Monday, May 1. Round trip—60 cents. ALLEN CHAPEL. Palm Sunday was observed at Allen Chapel last Sunday and there was a large attendance. The music was unusually sweet. The minister preached at the morning and evening services ..... April 28 the Federated Clubs, under the management of Dr. T. C. Unthank, Miss Anna H. Jones and Dr. Wm. H. Thomas will give an enter- tainment for the benefit of charity. Miss Hackley will sing....The County Fair at Allen Chapel will begin the first week in May. Season tickets can be hnd for 25 cents. Single tickets are 15 cents each. Come, let's make this Fair a great success....Sunday evening at Allen there will be Vesper services. Special music by Allen Chapel choir assisted by the students of Western University....Next Sunday morning there will be special Easter services. The church will be beautifully decorated for the occasion. At 2:30 the annual sermon for Knights Templar will be preached by the pastor. By Mrs. Nelle E. Howard. Mr. Butcher Brother of St. Joseph was visiting his brother, Mr. Charlie Butcher of this city, Wednesday.... Mr. Turner Roundtree of Atchison was visiting friends in Troy, Wednesday and Thursday.... Mr. Baker of Hiawatha and Mr. Fred Starr of Highland, Kas, were in Troy Friday night assisting Mr. Swinney with some live stock.... Mrs. Dora Lee and Miss Rosa Snoddy were in Wathena, Kas. Saturday morning.... There were services at the Christian church Sunday and Rev. Wm. 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The pastor departed at 1:20 for Salisbury, Mo., to preach an annual sermon of the H. of J.'s. The mid-week prayer meetings are taking on new life...Mr. Douglass Drew met with a sad accident in having his thumb broken while at work...The 1916 convert' banquet was greatly enjoyed by all NNmrs. Cropp of Glasgow, Mo., is the guest of her son, Mr. J. C. Cropp...The Mission Circle met at the residence of Sister Bertha Green. ...Those on the sick list are Sisters Adeline Brown and Barton...Services at the Second Baptist church were largely attended. Rev. L. M. Curtis filled the pulpit; one addition...The remains of Mrs. Mariah (Curry) Allen, the wife of Mr. Thos. Alman, who departed this life at Mason City, Ia., were brought here for burial. A mother, husband, two brothers, one sister, three uncles mourn her demise. The remains were laid to rest under the auspices of the Daughters of the Tabernacle, Rev. H. C. Vaughn officiating. 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