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Negroes Want Only Justice The Sun Goes to 36 States and Canada. Are Your Relatives and Friends Getting It? VOLUME IX. NUMBER 15. Negr SOCIAL A Graphic Forceful and C that Skillful Weilder of th Charles A. Starks on tions as They Exist DO YOU ENDORSE I Only Recently the Kansas City J umn Lay Sermon Along the by Him and Urged the N High Ground on Civic WILL PROVOKE MU A Graphic Forceful and Convincing Article by that Skillful Weilder of the Literary Rapier Charles A. Starks on Social Conditions as They Exist in This City DO YOU ENDORSE HIS THEORIES? Only Recently the Kansas City Journal Gave a Two Column Lay Sermon Along the Same Lines Discussed by Him and Urged the Negroes to Take High Ground on Civic Righteousness WILL PROVOKE MUCH DISCUSSION The equilibrium of society must always depend not upon the arts and sciences, the purely social intercourse of units, the fads, fancies or polite follies, but upon the solid rock of clean-cut morality without which the whole scheme or social fabric must collapse. Simmered down, it is the proverbial test between right and wrong. The inevitable contest for supremacy between the votaries of each. If right wins there is cleanness and advancement. If wrong wins there is corruption and backwardness. This may appear high sounding but if you thought a little more about your own environment and in what atmosphere you live, what bearing it has upon your life, and the chances you have of absorbing the good and eschewing the evil then this subject would become all important to you. Social poise would have a meaning. As a rule we are so busy fighting for sheer existence which our fair brothers strenuously contest with us that we pay little attention to phases of our own immediate society. Its balance, its ascendancy or its retrospective tendencies. For instance did you know that we of Kansas City have a better social poise than our windy city Chicago? Why? Because we have our strong distinctive classes based upon moral nicety whereas Chicago boasts of its homogeneity. Recently I interviewed a baseball magnate of Chicago and in showing the superiority of that city over ours he boasted ADVICE TO NEGROES The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes has issued the following circular letter: Negroes in large numbers are leaving the South for the North. Many are securing good positions. Those who are sober and respectable and know how to give an honest day's toil are holding their positions. The indolent, inefficient men, however, are soon discharged, become a burden to the Northern communities and bring reproach and humiliation to thrifty colored citizens in communities where white people have not hitherto considered Negroes desirables. The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes urges the right-thinking Negroes of the South and everywhere to discourage the wholesale migration of shiftless people between any two points, be they North or South. The League also warns Negroes against fraudulent agents who are collecting employment fees and who disappear soon afterwards. Negro labor is in demand. Use that fact to improve the efficiency of that labor by demanding—First, better wages where the wages of colored men are below the current wage; second, better working conditions so that your health will not be impaired by the work you do; third, better living conditions both for yourself and family, so that your efficiency as a worker will not be impaired by living conditions which prevent proper rest and recreation to fit you for the day's labor, and base these demands on the facts that all these things will make your work more valuable to yourself and to your employer and make for better feeling between the races. The National Urban League urges Negroes everywhere to take advantage of this great industrial opportunity to work in co-operation with their local neighbors whether North or South, for the improvement of conditions which will affect both races. SPECIAL FOR TODAY. A one-pound box of fine chocolate candy for 50 cents and a 25-cent bottle of Penslar face cream free. Can you beat it? AT SMITH'S DRUG STORE, Corner 18th and Tracy. The Kansas City Sun mainly of the cabarets and buffets as assets to its unrivaled progress as a cosmopolitan set of colored folks. He said that the difference in Chicago and Kansas City is that here the best Negroes hold aloof from the cabaret and sport circles, whereas the "bigger" Negroes in Chicago are the chief frequenters and supporters of such. The average Chicagooan enthusiastically verifies this statement. Now is Kansas City merely slow or has she a studied SOCIAL POISE? The spirit of our better element seems to say: "We have our good, bad and indifferent but the lines must be drawn. You cannot be a cabareter and a Sunday School teacher at the same time and also be classed with the best. If you are seeking social recognition with those who disprove of what they know to be demoralizing and you are a devotee of the cabaret you must (in the words of Saint Paul) "separate yourself and come out from among them." Kansas City discriminates properly between those who would build up society and those who would corrupt, between the strict and dissolute, the moral and immoral. A few vainly imagine they are playing both sides but they are deceiving themselves—only. What many Chicago Windies boast of as great, Kansas City does not desire. We are seeking a social noise that separates those who believe in moral accountability from those who would follow the brazen trait of Bacchus and Debauchery. JEWS AND COLORED PEOPLE. There are, in this country, more than 10,000,000 colored people, nearly as many as there are Jews in the entire world. The black man has been fighting the race problem nearly 200 years, and the Jews have been fighting it 5,000 years. Will the colored man continue to fight the race problem or will he profit by the experience of the Jews? We have won our freedom; we have our rights under the law regardless of the fact that we are denied our privileges. But could we unite our forces like the Jew and turn our disadvantages into advantages and give one-tenth of the time, the energy, the influence the contribution, the eloquent speeches and the prominence that we give to the discussion of equal rights and the problem, to actual work in organizing, promoting, supporting and maintaining business corporations among our people, with the industrial foundation we now have, we could within a few years like the Jew, buy our way through race prejudice and discrimination. DIGNIFIED CHRISTMAS GIFTS At the Harris Printing establishment, 1515 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., will be found as usual this season a line of Christmas cards which will not be shown by other small establishments in this city. To those who have learned that value in Christmas gifts are by far the secondary consideration. That sentiment is all in all, we would ask to look over this line and place their orders prior to December 5 in order that their deliveries may be made in ample time. This beautiful line of embossed engravings can be seen daily at the above named establishment. It costs you nothing to view these beauties even should you fall to order. You will find the customary courteous attention in evidence. The management invites you to come. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1916. Y. M. C. A. Notes BLUES WIN FIRST HEAT OF MEMBERSHIP RACE—CAMPAIGN EXTENDED TO DEC. 19. Solemn Memorial Services in Honor of Wm. A. Hunton. Though the earnest request of the Captains and Lieutenants and the unanimous vote of the workers of both the "Red" and "Blue" teams the membership campaign was extended two weeks to Tuesday, December 15th at 10 p. m. In addition to the men already signed up, all the workers had prospects that would be able to come in a few days. The extension decided upon just before the count relieved the tension on the workers and captains who were anxiously awaiting the result of what is proving to be one of the most remarkable membership S. H. P. EDWARDS Captain of the "Blues," who won the first heat of the race. campaigns ever waged. This is especially true because of the large score of some of the individual workers. Jas. H. Crews who pledged twenty-one new and renewal members has already thirty-seven recruits. There are those who predict he will get fifty before the campaign closes, thereby making a new record. Capt. Austin Young's count to date shows 15; Capt. Edwards also 15; Chas. R. Westmoreland a "dark horse" has to date brought in 18 members. Edward Ross and Captain Edwards each expect to add fifteen more members. The workers claim that merely the surface has been scratched. The following is the individual score: REDS. A. Young ..... 15 H. O. Cook ..... 11 R. M. Wisdom ..... 7 G. A. Page ..... 7 Wm. Hawkins ..... 5 Lee Rohe ..... 5 Rev. J. C. Van Loo ..... 4 A. W. Hardy ..... 4 Morris Jenkins ..... 3 BLUES JAS. H. CREWS First Lieutenant of the "Blues" who to date has brought in 37 memberships. Wm. Garrett, Thos. H. Clay, C. H. Calloway, P. R. Crutchfield. Four additions through Rev. J. C. Van Loo, rector of St. Augustine Mission, who has been in the city less than two months, and by Morris Jenkins, a thirteen-year-old boy attending Lincoln School were among the many surprises of this most-unusual campaign. The score board showed at the close of the first heat 96 Blues and 85 Reds, giving the Blues a lead of 11. A total of 181. Captain Edwards says he will only be satisfied when his team has gotten 350 or half the number desired. Captain Young says watch the "Reds" on the final dash to victory. Monday, December 11th, there will be a big dinner for workers and new members. The simple solemn memorial services on last Sunday in memory of Wm. A. Hunton, Senior Secretary of the Colored Men's Department of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association impressed all present with the worth of a life wholly devoted to humanity. Miss Anna H. Jones, who knew Mr. Hunton as a boy told of his early life and how when he felt the need of a restraining influence as the Y. M. C. A. for the colored youth of the United States, resigned a lucrative position with the Canadian government against the advice of friends and relative and gave his life in service for his brothers of the southland. Miss Pinyon, formerly a National Y. W. C. A. Secretary, spoke of his matured faith, his tender sympathetic helpfulness to young Christian workers. Mr. Hunton's constructive pioneer service, diplomacy and uniting influence between the races in a worldwide movement were vividly portrayed by Mr. C. S. Bishop, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Prof. J. R. E. Lee urged those present to give themselves in service for others as did Mr. Hunton and thereby show their appreciation and love for one who lived wholly for his fellowman. He pointed out to the men that those who were giving their time and service in the present membership campaign were emulating the life of this great man. Dr. H. T. Keali r. in a masterful eulogy gave the mea, a new and fuller appreciation of this "apostle of men." He said that in his travels he was often thrown in contact with Mr. Hunton. He predicted that the future writers would give him first rank among the great benefactors of mankind and religious teachers of all ages. At the close of the memorial services, Rev. Bacote and Austin Young, for the "Reds" and S. H. P. Edwards, N. C. Crews and Jas. H. Crews of the "Blues" spoke on the membership campaign, stirring up much enthusiasm. W. A. HUNTON Died in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving Eve. Pioneered Y. M. C. A. work for Colored men 28 years ago. WHAT? Jackson county, in which is located Kansas City, went dry by a great majority, and thereby hangs a tale. Located at K. C. is the Muehllebach brewery which, a few years ago, erected a large hotel. One of the rules of this hotel was that no Colored man or woman should be permitted in the building for any reason whatsoever. The Colored people at once began a boycott of the Muehllebach beer, the same being rather effective. Then when the election came and the question was put up to them, they voted almost in a body for the dry issue in retaliation of the brewery's act. The result was that Jackson county went dry by an astonishing majority. Missouri went wet, but apetition is now being passed to adopt local option and by this means the Colored people hope to drive this particular brewery out of business. -Omaha Monitor. YOUNG MAN IS APPOINTED DEP UITY, SHERIFE Ypsilanti, Mich.-Mr. Wesley L. Sledge, of Ann Arbor, who is conducting a tailoring establishment here, has been recently appointed one of the deputy sheriffs of Washtenaw county. Mr. Sledge is a young man who has won the respect and esteem of all of the citizens with whom he has come in contact because of his earnestness and sincerity in whatever he undertakes. He has taken an active part in politics in the state being affiliated with the Republican party. He was elected state organizer among the Colored Republicans of Michigan. NOTICE TO SOCIAL CLUBS If you are interested in having your Christmas invitations, dance programs, door cards and so forth turn from the very latest novelties in paper line you should see the two Eastern lines now being carried by the Harris Printing Co., 1515 East 18th street, Kansas City, Mo. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION Monthly Free Musical Concert Sunday Afternoon December 10, 1916 Lincoln High School Auditorium Nineteenth and Tracy PROGRAM 1. “Simple Aveu”.....Thome (Linecoln High School Orchestra) 2. “Ethiopia”.....Mundy (Linecoln H. S. Chorus and Orchestra) 3. Piano Solo, “Etude”.....Goddard (Mr. Negal Herriford) 4. Soprano, “Dreams”.....Streleski (Mrs. Ida Lyons and Orchestra) 5. Mezzo-Soprano, “Villenelle”.....Del ‘Acqua (Miss Lessie King, pupil of Mrs. Bacote.) 6. Baritone, “Bedouin Love Song”.....Pensuti (Mr. Edward Boatner and Orchestra.) 7. Soprano, “Summer”.....Chimanadi (Mrs. Cora Evans.) 8. Bass, “In Love's Garden Alone Am I”.....Manning (Mr. David Jackson; Miss Katie Hines, Accompanist.) 9. Contralto Solo, “Sing Me to Sleep”.....Green (Miss Edna Hammett and Orchestra.) 10. Sextette (from) “Il Trovatore”.....Verdi (Mrs. Mable Dimery, Miss Beulah Walker, Mr. Ernest Finley, Mr. Elijah Dimery, Mr. Arthur Dunham, Mr. David Jackson; Prof. Knox, Director, Ebenezer Church.) 11. Medley of National Airs.....Major Smith (Linecoln H. S. Chorus and Orchestra.) J. R. E. Lee, Principal. Major N. Clark Smith, Director A DAY WITH THE BANKERS Mr. J. W. Perry, president of the Southwest National Bank of Commerce, will address the Lincoln High School Community Improvement Meeting Sunday afternoon, December 17, at 3 o'clock. Other bankers are expected to be present. PAGE-CHINN WEDDING. The marriage of Miss Inez V. Page to Mr. Ernest Chinn took place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, November 18th, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lucy Page. Mr. Vernon Page, brother, sang "The Perfect Day" by Bond, accompanied by Miss Blossom Fox, Topeka, Kans. Mrs. A. T. Moore played the sweet solemn strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March while Mr. Vernon Page escorted the bride-to-be to the parlor. Rev. William Alphin, pastor of Second Christian Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few friends. Miss Florence Cosby was the maid of honor. The bride wore a gown of real lace, empire style, girdled with wide white satin ribbon and carried a large bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party, with Mrs. E. Kinchlow, cousin, were motored to Kansas City, Kans., to the home of Mrs. Susie Williams and, daughter, Callie, who entertained the young people with a very elaborate dinner, after which the party returned to the beautifully decorated home of the brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Page, 2438 Michigan, where the L. S. P. Club and other friends were received. Miss Zenobia Keith and Mrs. Birdie Fischer entertained with music. The assisting ladies were Mesdames G. M. Mason, Charles Morrison, Katie Powell, Lade B. Smith, Ossa Scott, Florence Page and Miss Cosby. The beautiful and useful gifts were as follows: Bridal cake, Mrs. Lyda Gates; 6 linen towels, Mrs. Maggile Curry; bridal bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Page; 3 large turkish towels, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas; set of oxidized silver knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Morrison; two pairs embroidered linen pillow slips, Mesdames Jno. Oden and I. Ward; bottle toilet water and box talcum powder, Mrs. Chas. H. Smith; six sterling silver teaspoons, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Smith; two pairs lace curtains and large bouquet of flowers, Mr. and Mrs. John Powell; sterling silver teaspoons (M. Vernon design) L. S. P. Club; large embroidered turkish towel, Mr. Timothy Jackson; Turkish towels and wash cloths, Misses Maude Harris and Zenobia Keith; linen pillow slips, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Keith; three Turkish towels and wash cloths, Mrs. Anna Hayes and daughter, Ophelia; set of china pie plates, Mrs. Jno. Gardner; silver berry spoon, Mesdames N. B. Compton and M. Higginbotham; sill bouidor cap and dainty apron, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Walker, Denver; silver salad fork, Mr. and Mrs. Johtz five dollars, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Oldham (white); embroidered pillow cases, Miss Ada McAfee; bottle toilet water, Mrs. M. Rhodes, Kansas City, Kansas; silver ladle, Mr. Erlee Fasset; one elaborately oriental designed piano scarf, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Branham, Denver; pair embroidered India linen pillow slips, Mesdames James Smith and K. Fox; Miss A. D. Vinson, pair bridal gloves; house dress, pink silk kimona and cap, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Mason; Turkish towels and wash clothes, Mrs. L. Page (mother) five dollars, Mrs. M. K. Hammond (white); pink and green silkaline comfort, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Page and Mr. Jno. Pitts; three yards white satin ribbon, Mrs. Malinda Willis; two linen sheets and two paris linen pillow slips, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bryant; elaborate bou迪 cap, Miss Blossom Fox; one pair embroidered pillow slips, Florence Cosby and mother; one jar preserves, Mrs. Nunley. The young people were showered with the blessings and best wishes of their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chinn are at home 2219 Campbell street. BIRTHDAY DINNER Henry Perry, the Barbecue King, 19th and Vine streets, celebrated his forty-second birthday last Monday by giving a game dinner to a party of his friends. Henry was born in Shelby county, Tennessee, and came to Kansas City in 1907, and so successful has he been that five years ago a specially constructed building was erected for his business, and the Sun can truthfully say that he is doing the biggest business of any Negro in Greater Kansas City. His meat bill alone averages $350 weekly and his receipts average $75 a day. He is genial, accommodating and courteous, but strictly business like at all times. A Christian gentleman and a Mason and one of the few Negroes with a business rating in Kansas City. Those present at the feast, which consisted of roast duck, opossum with sweet potatoes, barbecued pork, mutton and ribs, Southern gumbo soup and other refreshments were: Drs. J. E. Dibble, S. H. Thompson, McQueen Carrion, E. B. Ramsey, attorney; W. B. Bruce, undertaker; J. W. Jones, Mr. A. W. Harris of the Commercial Printers, and Editor N. C. Crews. To say they did justice to the menus goes without saying, and it was at one time thought that Br'er Harris and Ramsey would need the services of the undertaker who was present. Every Colored person in greater Kansas City should help make Negro Tag Day an unqualified success. Do You Know That Advertising is the Life of Trade and the Only Real Business Getter PRICE, 5c. stice BILL TO LET NEGROES VOTE Penrose Measure Would Prevent Disfranchisement of the Negro. Washington, Dec. 5.—Senator Penrose, Republican of Pennsylvania, today introduced measures which he said were designed to prevent the disfranchisement of the Negro in Southern states. One of the bills is the old "Force bill," giving supervision of elections to the federal authorities, which caused a bitter fight and prolonged filibuster in Congress twenty-six years ago. He also offered an amendment to the corrupt practices bill, now before Congress, which would amplify the provisions of the Force bill. Senator Penrose's measure provides that all elections must be conducted under federal supervisors, appointed by the United States courts. No military force shall be used at any election, the bill says, "unless it be necessary to repel the armed enemies of the United States or to keep the peace at the polls." Severe penalties are provided for interference with elections. : The Crostowwait Floral Co. desires to announce to its patrons: and friends the removal of its: place of business to the southeast: corner of 19th and the Paseo op: usosite the Y. M. C. A. Bell phone: East 272. DR. J. R. RANSOM. The pleasing pastor of First A. M. E. Church of Kansas City, Kans., and a fearless fighter for racial justice who will have his first quarterly meeting Sunday, December 10. Dr. F. F. Moten, the district evangelist, known as the "Texas Tornado" who has electrified both citys by his powerful sermons, will preach at 3 p. m. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS The Best Xmas Present you could make your wife and family is a Home. We have a large list of homes, both new and old, at lowest prices and easiest terms. So, if you have any money at all, it will pay you to get our special holiday offers. Write or call at our office for our long list of homes to sell and rent. We carry Wall Paper and Paints. Guaranteed service. Selling, Renting, Leasing, Exchanging and Fire Insurance. SERVICE REALTY COMPANY W. V. Harvey, President. Pass 826 E. 10th St. B. Phone M. 4464 WELLINGTON, MISSOURI. (By Hattie Hanna.) Mrs. T. R. Turner of Kansas City, Kas., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Alexander....The A. M. E. Church was favored by a selection from the Male Quartette Saturday....Miss Mayne Scott of Kansas City, Kas., was the guest of her neice, Mrs. J. Alexander, Sunday....Mrs. Carlee Hanna is in Richmond visiting her sister this week....Union Thanksgiving services were held at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. M. Denny of the M. E. Church was master of ceremonies. Prof. J. S. Moen gave an interesting and instructive address on the origin, history and meaning of Thanksgiving. Rev. J. Alexander of the' A. M. E. Church preached an excellent sermon. Many town people went away for their festivities...Mr. and Mrs. Allen Price and Mr. and Mrs. James Price spent two days in Kansas City shopping...Messrs. Roosevelt Page, Pilver Martin, George Page, Isaac Garvin, Richard White, James Walls, Herbert Carey visited in Kansas City last week...Pleas Rostrum went to Lexington while Messrs. Edgar Hanna, Claude Garr and Robert Johnson "pulled off" sport at a turkey shooting in Odessa, Mo., Hanna bringing back a goose as the prize...Mrs. Hanna Garr went to Rosedale for a two weeks' stay, where she expects to take treatment for her eyes...Mrs. Eliza Enyard was called to Bowling Green on account of the death of her niece...Dr. and Mrs. Ball of Lexington, motored over Wednesday and paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Page...Mrs. Susie Hogg of Quindaro spent a few days here visiting her brother, Mr. John Prum, sr. and other relatives and friends...Mrs. Cora Moten was on the sick list last week | If Your Business Is Not Worth Advertisin aa Fs 4 o ; 7. . 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Western had a well-rounded machine that knew football and played it a it was taught. Team after team fell before the fury of the Jay Hawk backfield which displayed such remarkable power in every game. Summer Weather Prevailed. Summer Weather Prevailed. In contrast with the day of the game a year ago, it was very warm and scarcely a breeze disturbed the flag as it hung wrapped limply around the staff. The crowd, though small for such an affair on such an ideal day, was enthusiastic and well rewarded, for it saw two well trained teams, a clean, fast, and well played game. It saw the long aerial toss worked almost in perfection. It saw, also, the W. U. quarterback pull a heady play at the psychological moment in the 4th quarter which caught the entire Tiger team unawares and clinched a victory for his team. All that accounts for the vociferous cheering and commendation heaped upon the player by the crowd that throned the grandstand. It was an unusual sight, that crowd. Beautiful women, chic hats and stylish gowns, monster chrysanthemums, enthused students, college pennants, favorite colors, ardent supporters of either team, the cheering, the yells and O the band, all lent an expression of good will and fellowship to the game. They were all there, including the W. U. cheer leader with the "cute" little "doggie" which forgot the game and snoozed away, wrapped in the Old Gold and Blue. First Quarter The first quarter was all Lincoln. It was in this section that Captain Kelly, the heady leader of the L. I. team, used his best judgment in directing his plays, taking advantage of the W. U. line which seemed to give way to the plunges of the heavy backs. Four first downs and five successful forward passes for short gains enabled Lincoln to reach the 25-yard line before W. U. awoke to the situation. Capt. Kelly signalled for a place kick and as soon as the signal was given, and before W. U. could charge the line, the pigskin sailed from the accurate toe of Kelly up and up through the two upright posts for a field goal, scoring three points. Pandemonium reigned. Lincoln supporters were frantic. Oh how they yelled. Hats, canes and various aricles were thrown in the air. Second Quarter. In this quarter the W. U. squad found themselves after a long dream. They charge, they hold, they tear through the heavy line, they retaliate the plunges of their friendly foe and check the Tiger team in its execution of valuable plays. With their heads up, eyes open and brain alert, they start goalward for revenge and it came. White and Mansure demonstrated brilliant work in wrecking W. U. plays by tearing and breaking up interference time and time again. They refused to be fooled and wrought dismay to W. U. The quarter ended by W. U. breaking up L. I.'s short passes and both teams resorting to kicking with Franklin, the star punter of W. U. outdistancing Kelly by several yards. At this moment, however, a feeling intense to every onlooker was experienced when Quarterback Howard in his cool-headed manner carefully studied the rival line and his own guagen the nistance to the goal posts from the difficult angle which the ball was now in and while the patience of the strong seemed almost at a snapping point, dropped to his knee giving the signal for a field goal. Then like the flight of an arrow through the air the sphere sailed from Manley's, too exactly between the bars. Score: 3:3 Third Quarter. The quarter is opened by Kelly kicking to W. U.'s 15-yard line. Franklin running it back 10 yards, was downed by Turner. W. U. failed in downs and kicks to L. L.'s 10-yard line. Kelly returns ball to the 18-yard line before he is tackled by Capt. Bahh. After an exchange in punts in the center of the field, Kelly calls a spread out formation and makes a forward pass 15 yards and White darts over the goal line with Bentley swinging to him for the first touchdown of the game. Kelly kicks goal. Great enthusiasm. Franklin Goes Over for W. U. Western awakens and starts to play real football with Manley kicking to Lincoln's 2-yard line. Miller running it back 10 yards. Kelly kicks out of danger. Deloney bringing it back 8 yards. Manley makes a 25-yard forward pass to Franklin who sprints to the goal line and is downed on the line by Johnson. Franklin makes the kick out and Manley falls to kick goal. Quarter ends with score Lincoln 10, Western 9. Brilliant Finish. The fourth quarter began; both teams entering the fray. Western fighting overcame the one point lead and Lincoln to retain it. Considering the fierceness of the play and the hard bruising struggle in the early season, condition penalties were few. Western was penalized in first quarter for offside. On a play round right end behind perfect interference, Franklin skirted the Tiger left end for 20 yards and was tackled by V. Mansure who caused him to lose the ball. Miller recovered it. Kelly attempted to kick out of danger. The kick was blocked by Burbridge and recovered by Johnson. Rains Forward Passes. In keeping with the open style of play, both teams fairlyrained at certain stages of the game, particularly toward the close. The Jayhawk defense backs had solved the forward pass attack and there was no more scoring for Lincoln, and this is a tribute to the alertness of the Jayhawk defense, for the Tigers were strong at the passers game. It must be admitted that the Tiger team could not check the baseball pass nor solve the lateral and double pass, so as a result Western made two touchdowns in the last few minutes of play as direct result of the forward pass; the first from Franklin to Baugh who shot across. From the deep angle Manley missed goal. After the kick-off the ball was worked to the twenty (20) yard line. Deloney made a pass to Bentley on Lincoln's five-yard line. Manley failed in two attempts. Howard scored on split formation. Robnett kicked goal. Allen replaced Howard at quarter. Manley kicked to Kelly who ran back the punt for fifteen (15) yards. Deloney made a pass to Allen for fifteen (15) yards gain. Allen called Manley on a fake line buck and he worms his way through the whole team for the last touchdown. Manley failed to kick goal. Such was the brilliant ending of one of the most strenuously fought games in which either one of the two teams has ever engaged. Lineup as follows: Lincoln. Position. Western. White . . . R. E. Roulette-Bentley Turner . . . R. T. Robnett Walker . . . R. G. Mount Ray, alloy, Quiet Coates Nickens . . . L. G. Scott Blackwell . . . L. T. Burbridge H. Mansure . . L. E. Paugh Holt . . . L. E. Howard, Alain Johnson . . . L. H. Deloney Miller . . . R. H. Franklin V. Mansure . . F. Manley NOTE—Reach Coach Jacob's all Missure selection in next week's issue of The Sun. POLLARD WORKING HIS WAY. THE BROWN FOOTBALL STAR PRESSES CLOTHES FOR A LIVING. Coaches Knew Nothing of Negro's Gridiron Prowess Until He Asked to Work Out—Almost Chose Dartmouth as His School. New York.—Fred Pollard, the Negro youth who chopped and hacked to pieces every means of defense that could be devised by Yale and Harvard, and who stands today as one of the most remarkable football players of a decade, is working his way through Brown University. Pollard runs a little tailor shop, and in moments when he isn't working away at his studies or hammering down the field for Brown in football contests, he presses the students' suits. Pollard is only a youngster as a football player in the bigger colleges, but already he has pulled a team to championship classification by his own efforts. He chose Brown for his fame merely because it looked better to him that did several other universities, including Dartmouth. A brother of Pollard formerly played football at Dartmouth, and Pollard's inclinations were first toward the Hanover, N. H. school. As a vindication, it may be noted that Brown coaches knew nothing of Pollard's football ability until he asked permission to try out one afternoon. They asked him if he ever played football, and he informed them he had learned a few points about the game in Chicago, his home. He was given a uniform, told to get busy, and the rest is history. After the Yale game Pollard was acclaimed the most remarkable halfback who had opposed the Blue this year, and when he was turned loose against Harvard and did the same things over again, it was firmly established that he is one of the greatest football players the East has ever seen. This is Pollard's second year as a big league gridiron performer. He still has a year to menace Harvard, Yale and the other pretentious eleven. Besides being "several men" as a football player, Pollard is something of a track performer, specializing at the hurdles. INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION. The Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will hold its 26th Annual Session in Topeka December 27, 28 and 29. This session will be in the nature of a celebration as the society was organized in that city 25 years ago. The principal officers this year are Dr. G. G. Brown, president, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Ella M. Guy, Cor. Secy., Topeka, Kans.; Mrs. F. M. Goodson, Rec. Secy., St. JoJseph, Mo., and Hon. Jas. H. Guy, Chairman Executive Committee, Topeka, Kans. This is expected to be a banner session. LOOK The Big 4 LOOK THE Modern Builders Co. A.E. 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Send money order, express o Bell Phone East 1814 THEKANSASCITYSUN PUBLISHED WEEKLY All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, 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 ..... .00 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 19th and Charlotte Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charbite. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1826 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Highland Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. Pearl's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Ovarian Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lyda. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 555 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and 'Neb. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oval. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethlehem A. M. E. Church, Water and Seward Street Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neh. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro. Valley Baptist Church, Rose-dale Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Shelley Chapel, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginias. Ebeneres A. M. E. Church, Sanford and T emont EDITORIALS. If you want an auto, call Bell Phone East 2608. Floyd W. Stone. It is rumored that Jack Johnson has returned to the U. S., which may be another instance of an individual going to a place where he is not wanted. Lincoln School children contributed $21.30 toward charity during Thanksgiving week. They are now engaged in selling Red Cross Christmas seals for the benefit of tubercular sufferers. It is but fair to state that, though the Garden Theater reserves a separate section for colored people everyone is treated at least like a human being. There is no separate alley entrance. Dr. Earl Flynn, who is to live for ever—or nearly so—will see the day when every Kansas City Negro has some visible means of support besides playing pool, wearing good clothes and riding in automobiles. Each local public school is to be made a music center, special attention being given to the primary study of orchestral instruments. This will be a rare opportunity for colored parents to begin the musical education of their children at a very low cost. The Wheatley-Providend hospital was well remembered by the public schools which made donations during Thanksgiving week. Under the superintendency of Miss Sydnor the institution is maintaining a very high order of efficiency. FOREST GREEN, MO. Pastor Rev. W. H. Davis preached an excellent sermon Sunday. Many souls were made to rejoice. One ad dition was made to the Church. ..... Mrs. Carry Tully departed this life October 24. She was 42 years of age She leaves a husband, three daugh ters, three sons, two brothers and one sister to mourn her loss. Rev. W. H. Davis officiated.....The pastor is pre paring the opening of a great revival and hopes that many souls may be saved. EDINA, MISSOURI. Cora Pauline Jones, a fifth grade pupil in the colored school here, has rare talent for form and beauty and if given training in this line would perhaps make a famous painter. She can readily reproduce a perfect likeness of any object after a cerful study of it, and her taste for tints and shades clearly illustrates the fine feeling of the child and her love of Nature. Christina Reid, a pupil of the same age (9 years) possesses rare traits of genius. Aside from being able to write good stories and composition, she is able to compose poetical rhymes fully in accord with nature. Her class work is perfect. Her memory for rhymes and stories are remarkable. PRINTING. When you want it Where you want it As you want it at Franklin's, 1309 E. Eighteenth. Bell 2988. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION W. G. Mosely, President. T. G. McCampbell, Vice President. Wm. Washington, Treasurer. E. S. Baker, Secretary. Board of Directors: T. G. McCampbell, S. H. P. Edwards, E. G. Lacy, J. E. Rhodes, T. W. H. Williams, E. S. Baker, Wm. Washington, R. V. Adkins, Geo. Johnson, W. G. Moseley, S. Myers, Richard Harris Edw. Thompson, R. Fulbright. Meets fourth Tuesday in each month. Lodge Directory --- G MAJOR MASONRY Pritchard Hook No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Wm. Hopkins, W. M. M. J. H. PIGENER, SENIOR G MASONIC SQUARE Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F, and Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Emmett, Seymour, Sealy, W. G Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 3rd Master Masons in writing Master Masons are welcome. Sandy Myers, W. M.; Frank Lowe, Secretary, 1512 Baltimore Ave. Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M., Lincoln, Neb., meets the 3rd Master Masons in good standing are welcome. R. Yung, W. M., 1315 Washington B. S. Smith, Secy., 617 S. 20th St. G G Liberty Lodge No. 37, A. F. and A. M., Liberty, M., meets nights in a math, William Parker, W. M., Nelson Wail- sey. St. Stephens Chapter No. 37, Royal Arch Masons, Liberty M. Meets first Tuesday in H. P. W. Winn, Capps, Recorder ```markdown ``` St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, Mo., meets the third Saturday night, the hirer. Saturdays, W. H. Robinson, Sec. 97. HOC MINUS PRINCES D. B. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 563 Grand Avenue. C. F. Wilson, W. M.; D. M. West 1718 Euclid Ave. Secretary D. OF T. Primrose Tabernacle meets 1st and 3d Wednesday nights in each month at Tabor Hall, 1413 Nine street. All Daughters and Nine Knights in good standing are welcome. Susie Dotson, H. P., 1705 E. 12th; Estella Pitts, C. R., 1815 E. 17th. Betty & Sam's Little Corner EIGHT CENTERS THEY SAY —That the storm brewing in a certain prominent Church is going to break after awhile. —That Missouri has been forced completely out of the Inter-State Literary Association. Why? —That another first class Movey House on 18th street would make a fortune. Get busy boys, get busy. —That a wise man will think twice before he speaks once. And then he will talk only to himself. Amen. —That Negro business is going to have the test of its life this winter. Well, everybody help and we'll make it —That it's no wonder those people can't look the Editor in the face when they know they owe and, although he has sent collector after collector, they wont pay. Ain't you ashamed man, ain't you ashamed? —That a certain well known lady wants to know if we have ever met the people who never go to bed—but retire; who never sleep, but slumber; who never get up, but rise; who never eat, but dine; who never drink, but indulge; who never talk, but converse; who never read, but peruse; who never buy, but purchase; who never get sick, but become ill. Yes, my laws, yes, but I ain't gwine to meet 'em no moh. KING COLE 1917 Automobile Since the ordinary car does the ordinary things, to take a ride in KING COLE one comes out of the past into the present PHONES: Bejl, East 2013 Home, East 2293 W. H. HUBBELL. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1916 ALLEN CHAPEL. (By Mrs. Delliah H. Mozee.) Last Sunday the morning and evening services at Allen Chapel were very impressive. The pastor delivered two scholarly sermons. Both services were additions....Please give your visitor's name to one of the ushers. Allen Chapel is the stranger's home and is never too busy to welcome or to call the name and address of the stranger within its gates. Last Sunday the names of five out of town visitors were given. The Tahnksgiving dinner given by the different auxiliares of the church and the concert by the Douglass Hospital Club were very successful....Miss Lillian Tooley will give a grand recital under the auspices of the Debt Paying Club Wednesday night, December 13. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. Eula Harrison, president; Mrs. N. C. Crews, manager; Miss Doris Wells, accompanist....Sunday morning Mrs. Marguerite Peck Hill of Baltimore, Md., will be present and share the services with the minister. Mrs Hill is the wife of a prominent minister and the sister of Drs. William H. and Jesse Peck. Do not fail to hear her. All temperance organizations of the city are especially invited. It is needless to say that the women led the rally, but the men worked faithfully and made a good showing. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. Bell Phone East 2608 PACKARD AND OVERLAND CLYDE BELL, Manager Peoples' D Northeast corner of Eight Peoples' Drug Store Northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and the Paseo For twelve years we have served you. We have never substituted nor given you an inferior article. We carry everything in the Drug line; all the latest and best toilet articles. We deliver anything to any part of the city - - promptly - - call us up. PHO Bell East 1814 PHONES Bell East 1814 Home East 4082 In Memoriam JAS. WALTER FISHER DIED DEC. 6, 1911 "Gone but "Gone but not forgotten" SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Last Sunday was an ideal day for church-goers. At the morning services the pastor, Dr. Bacote, preached a soul-stirring sermon, which was enjoyed by a alarge and inspired congregation....The Thanksgiving dinner was a grand success. The amount cleared above all expenses was $65....The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are progressing nicely....The evening services were devoted to covenant meetings and the Lord's Supper....There were six additions to the church. One candidate received the ordinance of Baptism. ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. J. W. Wilson of Atchison, Kas., was installed as pastor of the St. James Baptist Church, Mill and High street, Sunday, November 26. It was an enjoyable day for the members and friends. The pastor preached a very instructive and soul-stirring sermon at 11 o'clock a.m. The choir rendered excellent music, assisted by Mrs. Wilson, the pastor's wife, who is possessed of a sweet voice for Zion's songs. The installation services began at 3 o'clock. The devotionals were conducted by Deacons J. B. Collins and R. Taylor. Dr. G. W. Boyd acted as master of ceremonies in the absence of Dr. J. M. Booker, owing to illness. Dr. J. B. Davis, moderator of the New Era Association, and Dr. Jackson of Kansas City, Kas.; Rev. Charles Brat- Women's Clubs. The Concert given by the Dixie Jubilee Singers, November 27, at the Centennial M. E. Church, was a complete success. The audience expressed themselves as being delightfully entertained. Electric lighted and steam heated car. Bell Phone East 2608. Floyd W. Stone. Dancing teacher wanted at White's Dancing Academy, Cottage and Vine streets. Call at 7:30 Wednesday and Saturday nights. The annual stag party of the Ivanhoe Club was held Friday night. Tango Club Monday, December 25, Cottage and Vine streets. Let everybody give something to the solicitors when they call at your home on Negro Tag Day. Mrs. John Green of 2643 Highland avenue entertained the Round Table Club at her beautiful residence Thursday evening. About forty members and friends were in attendance and a delightful evening was spent. Floyd W. Stone AUTO SERVICE Sightseeing Trips by the Hour MODERATE RATES CAREFUL DRIVER Electric lighted, Steam heated Cars Drug Store eighteenth Street and the Paseo Home East 4082 emoriam not forgotten" A LOVING WIFE. DORA E. FISHER ten and wife and also Deacon Page of Atchison, Kas., were present. Each made a short and instructive talk Sister Nettie B. Cannon read a paper reviewing the history of the church. The rally on that day was quite a success. Every member rallied to the call. At the evening services Rev. Bratten of Atchison preached. There was one addifon. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Good services all day Sunday. Two additions.....Miss Durphine Coles is somewhat better.....Mr. James Ford is very sick at this writing.....We are glad to see Mrs. T. W. Glenn at church Sunday after being ill for three months Mrs. Emma Hill was presented with a gold bracelet by the church for her noble work in raising the most money during the summer season. Mrs. Mamie Jones, 2d prize, which was a gold header umbrella. Both did well, for which we are very grateful.....Mrs. Mary Gordon, chairman of the Thanksgiving committee, reported $83.63 Thanksgiving day, and the committee deserves much credit for their work. We are thankful to little Miss Bertha Young of 1615 Troost avenue who read a grand paper in Sunday school Sunday, and it was indeed the best paper ever read there....The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (Kansas City, Kas.) choir sang for us Sunday night. We were much pleased and hope they will return again soon. Madame Page's Criterion Hair Preparations Scalp Specialist and Manufacturer of the Criterion Hair Grower 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell East 1358w Kansas City, Mo. MME. A. MOORE, TEACHER OF PIANO and VOICE Also directress for the Dixie Jubilee Singers For Engagements, Phone Bell Grand 4337. You owe to your wife, mother, daughter or sweetheart a box of delicious fresh chocolate candy or a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream at Smith's Drug Store, corner 18th and Tracy. For the very best auto service call any hour day or night. Bell Phone East 2608. Floyd W. Stone. THE A. M. E. EPISCOPAL CHURCH — BIGELOW'S MISSION. Will hold services at 230 Garfield, third and fourth Sunday of each month. Sunday school at 9 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7 p. m. Every Wednesday 2 p. m. m. prayer meeting; 7:30 preaching. New mission connected at 534 Lydia. Every Tuesday evening class and prayer meeting. Also Friday, 1st and 2nd Sunday. Preaching all day and Sunday school at 2:30 every Sunday. Take the Fifth Street car going east and get off at Garfield. Walk one block north. You will see the sign. All are cordially invited. REV. MRS. L. B. ALEMAN, 534 Lydia avenue. ILE AND OTHER RECTAL DISEASES CURED WITHOUT SURG*RY BY MY PAINLESS DISSOLVENT METHOD No Hospital Expense or Detention from Business. Absolutely Safe. 321-322 Missouri Building, 1021-1023 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. (Over Physicians' Supply Co. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. 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. Men's FLEECED UNDERWEAR 45c a garment. Taylor Holmes & Co. Mrs. Annie Holmes, Mngr. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 4221J Criterion stands for qual- ity, as "Sterling" stands for Good Silver. Criterion has been tested thoroughly and proven to be the most wonderful of all hair preparations. AGENTS WANTED. GOOD PROFIT. Scalp Specialist a 2533 Woodland Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City 2331 Vine street. Bell ph BARBER SHOPS. BARBER SHOP, W. F. O LABORING MEN'S BARBER SHOP, W. F./O'Bonnon, Prop., 558 Grand Avenue. BARBECUE STANDS Revenue Stand, 1747 Forest ave. PARLORS AND HAIR DRE WAGAN, Poro Hair Dresser, M. LE, Poro Hair Dresser, 273 1346W. MILSON, 1008 Woodland. ONE, E. 5469W. DOTTREY, 1102 Highland RD, 1305 Michigan avenue 2221J. East 17th street. Poro Hair 1025W. ILLIAMS, 1714 East 13th St. Dresser. Poro Hair Dresser, 1226 Vir A. D. TURNER, Barbecue Stand, 1747 Forest avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. MRS. MARY W. HOGAN, Poro Hair Dresser, 1603 A. E. 14. Bell phone, East 3805M. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair Dresser, 2732 Highland avenue. Bell phone, East 1346W. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 Woodland. XX Century Hair Grower. Bell phone, E. 5469W. MRS. DELILAH M. S. DOTTREY, 1102 Highland avenue. Poro Hair Dresser. MRS. LUCY BENFORD, 1305 Michigan avenue. Poro Hair Dresser. Bell phone, East 2221J. MRS. F. BETTS, 1507 East 17th street. Poro Hair Dresser. Bell Phone, Grand 1025W. MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, 1714 East 13th St. Bell phone, East 3610J. Poro Hair Dresser. MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dresser, 1226 Vine St. Bell phone, E. 2820. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th. Bell Phone, E. 2214. WOODLAND CAFE, Charles E. Gilliam, Prop., 1804 East 12th St. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, E618 CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 East 19th. Bell phone, East 272. LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 511 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, 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, 511 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. 9th street, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone, Main 6248R. MESSENGER SERVICE THE ENTERPRISE, 1521 East 18th Street, Charles A. Starks, Prop Bell phone, East 1521. PHOTOGRAPHERS CIO, 1622 East 18th Street. L ESTATE AND EMPLOYE NT AND INVESTMENT CO us City, Kans. Bell phon s. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. S INVESTMENT CO., 242 t 4011. Sol Smith, Pres J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East 18th Street. Bell phone, E. 91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. 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. phone, West 1056. C. W. Neilson, Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres SHOE STORE. G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 East 18th street. Bell phone East 1328. UNDERTAKERS. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone Main 3398 W. Home phone Main 3341. C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3336, Home East 3341. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Phones, East 4349. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone Main 3398 W Home phone Main 3341. C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3336, Home East 3341. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Phones, East 4349. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989 Res. Bell East 2381 SHOE REPAIRING ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP, J. C. Banks, Prop, 15141/2 East 18th street. Bell phone, East 4939. WTNER, 1712 East 13th. B A WONDERFUL HAIR DRY One thousand agents w THE STAR HAIR GROW preparation. Can be used ening irons. Sells for 25c per box— value. Any person that is convinced. No matter that your hair just give THE trial and be convinced. If if you wish to be an age send you a full supply with at once; also agents by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR 1113 Clark Street. THE AND MONEY MRS. TENNIE LIGHTNER, 1712 East 13th. Bell phone. E. 2691W. One thousand agents wante. Good money made. THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to BOTH TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT WINTER GOODS NOW Page's Preparatio FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY R. PAGE of the Criterion Hair 1358w Kansas City BAKERIES. A. D. TURNER, Barbecue Stand, 1747 H BEAUTY PARLORS AND MRS. MARY W. HOGAN, Poro Hair phone, East 3805M. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair D Bell phone, East 1346W. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 W Grower, Bell phone, E. 5469W. MRS. DELILAH M. S. DOTTREY, 110 Dresser. MRS. LUCY BENFORD, 1305 Michigan Bell phone, East 2221J. MRS. F. BETTS, 1507 East 17th street Bell Phone, Grand 1025W. MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, 1714 East 3610J. Poro Hair Dresser. MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dresser 2820. CAFES MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th WOODLAND CAFE, Charles E. Gillil DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th H FLORIST CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E LAWYE C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Hon 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Hon 448. Legal advice. Practices in E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at sas City, Kas. Bell phone, West t JEWELE J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. 9th street, R Main 6248R. CAFES. FLORISTS. LAWYERS. JEWELERS. J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East 188 REAL ESTATE and I A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT (upstairs) Kansas City, Kans. I phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith. SHOE STO G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 East 1328. UNDERTA H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Ave. Home phone Main 3341. G. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer 3336, Home East 3341. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. SHOE STORE UNDERTAKERS ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP 18th street. Bell phone, East 493 DRESSMA MRS. TENNIE LIGHTNER, 1712 East DRESSMAKING A LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO FALL AND WINTER GOOD Madame Page's ion Hair Prepar YOU'VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST. THE WOMEN MADAME B. R. PAGE and Manufacturer of the Criterion and Ave. Bell East 1358w Kan W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street S NOW ON DISPLAY WHAT THEY WILL DO. The Criterion preparations will make kinky stubborn hair soft and glossy, cure the scalp of tetter and eczema, remove the dandruff, stop itching and burning of the scalp, stop hair from falling out, promote a growth of long, thick, glossy hair. For man, woman or child. CITY NEWS In Memoriam ALBERT E. JENKINS BORN NOV. 17, 1892 LA GRANGE, GA. DIED 2 P. M. MONDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1912 —A faithful Husband Devoted Father And Friend of Humanity Go see Johnson, 1516 E. 18th street for anything. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Waters, 1309 Michigan, returned from a visit to St. Louis. Mrs. Etta Kenyon and Miss Maggie Williams were the guests at Thanksgiving dinner of Mrs. Sybil Harris and her mother, 1048 Everett avenue. Stop that cough. Smith's Egg Emulsion will do it. Made fresh every week. Price 75 cents. Let us send you a bottle today. 18th and Tracy. Mrs. Corrine Ward, formerly Irvin, of 1903 Lydia avenue, died November 18 and was buried from the Watkins Undertaking Parlors. She left a husband and other relatives to mourn her loss, as well as many friends in St. Joseph. Mrs. Robt. Long of 1710 Michigan avenue, wife of the well known baker, died, after an illness of two weeks unexpectedly to her friends. A sister Mrs. Emma Edwards, of Portland, Oregon, was at her bedside. She also leaves a father, who is an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Leavenworth The funeral will be Sunday from Centennial M. E. Church of which she was a faithful member. Little Pierre Marshall is very sick at the home of his mother, Mrs. Guy Marshall, 1206 East 16th street. In Men ALBERT E. BORN NOV. LA GRAN DIED 2 P. M. DECEMBER Special rates to Clubs and social organizations desiring to publish accounts of their proceedings and entertainments. Call Bell East 999. At a stag party Wednesday night, given by Mr. R. F. Green at 406 East 43rd street, the first prize was a cigar holder and coaster won by Lowell Bell and Jno. Steward; second prize, cigar holder, won by P. J. Bell and A. Crump. Grand Master W. W. Fields of the Masonic Fraternity and wife have returned from a delightful visit to their granddaughter and its parents at Muskogee, Okla. Grand Master says he expects to make things hum the rest of the year. Rev. F. F. Moten, evangelist, is conducting a series of revival meetings at the First A. M. E. Church, Dr. J. R. Ransom, pastor, and is having much success. He will conduct a series of meetings at Bethel, Rev. F. D. Wells, pastor, 24th and Flora, beginning December 18. His sermon last Sunday at Quarterly meeting in Bethel was a masterpiece and he is truly a Texas tornado. Hear him. Mrs. Annie Hudson, 22 years of age and a neice of Officer John Williams, died after a lingering illness at the residence, 1803 East 18th street, last Wednesday and was buried Sunday at 1 p. m. from the Christian Church, of which she was a member. She leaves a husband, a baby 1 year old, an uncle and several cousins to mourn her loss. She came to this city from Birmingham, Ala., last April and has been ill ever since until her death. Burial was at Oak Grove cemetery Kansas City, Kas. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 24th and Woodland Ave. Bible school at 9:30 a. m.; preaching and Communion at 11 a. m.; Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. m.; preaching at 8:15 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:30 p. m.; Christian Woman's Board of Missions Thursday at 2 p. m. WILLIAM ALPHIN, Pastor. An Memoriam In sad and loving memory of our dear daughter, Mrs. Zephia A. Jones Rogers, who passed away one year ago today, November 29, 1915. A beloved one was taken from our midst. A voice we loved was stilled; A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled: Sadly missed by your grief-stricken parents, MR. AND MRS. FRANK JONES, 145 E. Nicel Ave., Independence, Mo Don't forget the Negro Tag Day. Prof. Roscoe White spent a few days in Lawrence, Kas., last week. Send in your news for publication. Our phone is Bell East 999. Miss Marie Moore and Miss Marian Brow are doing nicely at Kansas University. J. H. Winkler MEATS & GROCERIES 1625 E. 18th St. GIVE HIM A CALL CARD OF THANKS. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindnesses and beautiful flowers during the illness of our beloved baby and for their sympathy and many beautiful floral designs at its death—Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Radford. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The attendance and interest were good at the "Woman's Day" services last Sunday. The program was in the hands of the women and they made it a sane and very helpful one. The collection was good and the membership of the Missionary Auxiliaries to the Church was materially increased. At 11:00 a. m. next Sunday the pastor will answer the question: Why attend the Lord's Day Morning service? At 8:00 p. m. the subject will be "The River Jordan." Amoriam J. JENKINS MAY 17, 1892 BINGE, GA. M. MONDAY. A R 2, 1912 —A faithful Husband Devoted Father And Friend of Humanity Mrs. Pointer and baby of 2637 Highland avenue, leave tonight for Minneapolis, Minn., to reside permanently. Kansas City will miss her very much. Mrs. S. E. Bean, 1932 Grand avenue, a member of Addie Allen Chapter No. 63. O. E. S., has been confined to her bed for the past two weeks and continues quite ill. MONEY—MONEY—MONEY. Furniture loans made to honest people. Pay back in weekly payments. Business strictly confidential. Bell Phone, Grand 2303-R. Mr. C. D. Frazier of Grand Canyon, Ariz., with his accustomed loyalty and liberality sent the Editor $3.00 for the rally at Allen last Sunday. Mr. George C. Martin, representative of the American Woodmen of Denver, Col., who recently organized a camp in this city, is in St. Joseph, Mo., on business. Cards announcing the engagement of Miss Estelle Williams, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. C. G. Williams of Boonville, Past Grand Master of Masons, to Mr. B. K. Bruce have been received in the city. The wedding will take place at 8 p. m. in the A. M. E. church at Boonville and the reception will follow immediately. They will be at home after January 1 at 3800 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Willis, at 2610 Highland avenue, was entered by burglaries last Friday night and many articles of value taken among which was Mrs. Willis' beautiful new coat which she had not worn. Although detectives were immediately put upon the case the burglaries have not been apprehended as yet. Jacob Hartwell, one of the old citizens of this city, living at 2635 Vine street, passed away after a brief illness last Wednesday afternoon. He was a member of the Centennial M. E. Church and was a Knights of Tabor under whose auspices the funeral will be held. Uncle Jake, as he was familiarly called, was loved by all who knew him, white and black, and his demise will be sincerely mourned. The many friends of Mr. L. B. Thomas of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of this city and a brother of Mrs. Gussie Shelby, will be glad to learn that he was recently appointed jailer under the newly elected sheriff of that county. Lon is one of the finest fellows in the world and has a host of friends in this city who believe he is deserving of any honor that may be conferred upon him. Stop that cough. Smith's Egg Emulsion will do it. Made fresh every week. Price 75 cents. Let us send you a bottle today. 18th and Tracy. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9; 1916 KANSAS CITY, KAS. By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson. Mrs. Lizzie Sewal is still confined to her home but is improving nicely. Miss Ruth Bradley, 400 Haskell avenue, visited at Topeka, Kansas, last week. Mrs. Emma Irvin of 1415 N. 10th street, who has been seriously ill, is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Martha Hatcher of Topeka, Kans., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mimms, of North 6th street. Mrs. Daisy Reynolds of 706 New Jersey, is confined to her home with illness. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brown died Tuesday., December 6, from teething. The First A. M. E. Church is preparing to install a new pipe organ in the near future. Mrs. Claude Young of Camden, Mo., was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. I. F. Bradley, last week. Mrs. Harvey Thompkins, 714 Everett street, entertained the Merry Matrons Club Saturday. Mr. Franklin Bradley, who is attending Kansas University, spent Thanksgiving with his parents at 400 Haskell avenue. Mrs. Wm. Ray of Garnett, Kans., is the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Cora Chapman, 641 New Jersey avenue, and Mrs. Sarah Parks, of 712 Everett. Mrs. Sarah Parks of 712 Everett returned from Wichita Kansas, where she has been visiting in the interest of the S. T. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hill and family have moved here from Salem, Ala., and will make their future home at 1931 N. 6th street. A Pageant of Music, poetry, art, etc., will be given for the Metropolitan Church, December 22, by prominent people. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Emery of 312 Greely entertained for dinner Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Jones and Mrs. H. Penn. Mrs. Delia, Generals of Atchison, Kans., spent Thanksgiving with her daughters, Mrs. W. G. Wood. She returned to her home Sunday evening. Miss Virginia Jones and Mr. Thos. Griffen were quietly married Thanksgiving Day. They are at home to friends at 415 State street. The Neighborhood Bible Class met at Mrs. Wm. Boone's residence and will meet Wednesday, December 13, at Mrs. Arthur Younger's on Freeman avenue. Miss Georgie B. Johnson, 718 Everett and Mr. Lott Frye, 1024 Freeman, were married at the home of her cousin, J. W, Davis, 939 Splitlog avenue. Fifty guests were present. She received a number of valuable presents December 7 at the Metropolitan Baptist Church "The Hattie Ross Methers Guard" Association will hold its meeting. The speakers will be Mrs. W. Freeman, Rev Dunleby, Harris Ross and others. Good music will be furnished. All are invited. The meeting starts promptly at 8:30 p. m. Last Saturday night the members of the Sewing Circle of the First A. M. E. Church, together with a number of friends, gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. M. A. Davies at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Bryant, 2061 North 3rd street. Mrs. Davies was the Secretary of this Club until a few weeks ago and was an energetic member. She received many useful and beautiful presents to take with her to her new home in Fresno, Calif., where she goes to join her husband, Rev W. C. Davies, who is pastor of the A. M. E. Church there. The Pierrean Reading Club attended the Citizens Forum in a body December 2. The program was very good. Miss Louise Thompson played well. Prof. R. G. Jackson and Prof. H. P. Reynolds also appeared to good advantage on this program. Mrs. F. D. Gleed read "The Mystery of Justice" at the Forum and did justice both to herself and the occasion. Mr. Franklin Bradley, Mr. Brown of Lawrence and Madame Denby were among the visitors at the Forum. There will be a Forum Benefit Organ Recital by Prof. R. G. Jackson, soloist, Thursday, December 14, at the Metropolitan Temple. Dr. Love will address the Forum Sunday, December 10. NOTICE. Our five collectors will call on ALL our Kansas City, Kansas, subscribers the week of December 11th. Be ready, please. UNBEATABLE BARGAINS. 5 rooms, 25 ft. in Quindaro.....$ 700 3 rooms, 1318 Spruce .....1,050 4 rooms, 100 ft. chicken yard.....1,850 4 rooms, 1½ acres, fruit, etc.....2,500 Payment down as low as $50 or $100 on some of these places. Call Vaughan, Bell West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kans. COATS $5 as low as..... FURS AT HALF PRICE SUITS $5 as cheap as..... SKIRTS BYRON BROS. John went to visit Nancy The best part of a year. But his salary was not fancy. So no wedding day seemed near. To AVERY'S STORE he quickly flew The unhappiest of all men; It's right down on Grand Avenue. Numbers Thirteen Eight and Ten. He was trembling and excited As in the store he stood, But soon he was delighted: AVERY said, "Your Credit's Good." They own a home, are out of debt, It was a happy marriage; To AVERY'S STORE they've gone to get A little fourwheeled carriage. AVERY'S FURNITURE STORE 1308-1310 GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Home Phone Main 1031 Bell Pho FROMHOLD'S FLOWER S HOTEL MUEHLEBACH 1208 BALTIMORE AVE. "FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS" ABRAMS' BOOTER Kansas City's New Leading Family Boot WER SHOP CH E. "DECASIONS" OTERIE family Boot Shop ABRAMS' BOOTERIE Kansas City's New Leading Family Boot Shop We most earnestly solicit your patronage, and you may rest assured that you will be treated right here, as this is a Shoe Store for the people, with the people and by the people. THIS is a SHOE STORE for the masses and not for the classes; THIS is a Shoe Store for the millions and not the millionaires. This is a Shoe Store where everybody is treated alike regardless of creed or color. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK Ladies' $12 Novelty Boots at $900 --- TREMENDOUS MONEY SAVING OPPORTUNITY SKIRTS BLOUSES DRESSES reduced to Come early as there will be a R-U-S-H 1116 Main St. A K. C. ROMANCE. So Nancy soon grew tired Of a lover bold but slow; John found that he was fired— Nancy had another beau. A YEAR LATER. 10 Our service is everyday service capable of serving one or a thousand or tens of thousands with equal facility IT is a service that is as perfect as human endeavor and experience can make it — with each year just a little nearer the goal of perfection and each day a little better than the day before. Christmas sees this service at its very height of efficiency. Those who come to us with their gift problems find us eager to help in the solving of them. This is naturally true because our service is so good. It doesn't mean simply the acceptance of your money and the wrapping of your purchase. It means courteous treatment—a good morning here and a smile there. It means worthy merchandise fairly priced. It means complete assortments of goods in all lines we carry. It means the lowest prices possible on goods. It means wide, roomy aisles with little or no space. It means a well ventilated store, with high ceilings. It means the thousand and one little attentive notice, perhaps, but which are so necessary in the element of the Emery, Bird, Thayer Service. We are ready to serve you—come to the Christmas Spirit. your gifts early — early in the month. When our exclusive offer they will not be duplicated again. Emery, Bird, Thayer WHITE-WOOD THE QUALITY It means complete assortments of goods in all the Christmas lines we carry. It means the lowest prices possible on goods of merit. It means wide, roomy aisles with little or no congestion. It means a well ventilated store, with high ceilings. It means the thousand and one little attentions which go unnoticed, perhaps, but which are so necessary to the completion of the Emery, Bird, Thayer Service. We are ready to serve you—come to the Store of the Christmas Spirit. Select your gifts early — early in the day and early in the month. When our exclusive novelties are sold out they will not be duplicated again this year. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. Fresh drugs and pure chem- specialty. Our prescription de- complete in the city and is in c care-taking and registered ph sodas sell at the same price, b fruity taste. Come where your nickles PHONES—HOME E WE OPERATE UNDER GO ERNEST NEUER Neuer Bros Pure Home Made TOP No. 1326-132 TELEPHONES: Home, 1328 Main; Bell, 8 4 BALTIMORE STORE ALL CORNERS 8TH & WALN 9TH & WYAN For His "My Friend"— We wait on of good Haberdashery Kansas City than any Bell Phone Grand 103 services possible on goods of merit. aisles with little or no congestion. related store, with high ceilings. and one little attentions which go which are so necessary to the com- bird, Thayer Service. we you—come to the Store of the — early in the day and early in our exclusive novelties are be duplicated again this year. and, Thayer Co. ITE-WOOD DRUG STO WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE THE QUALITY STORE. Nineteenth and Vine Sts. (Transfer Point). With drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions are our prescription department is one of the in the city and is in charge of graduate, exp ing and registered pharmacists. Other su al at the same price, but don't have that m easure where your nickles and dimes have the m PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 643 THE OPERATE UNDER GOVERNMENT INSPECTION Fresh drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions and sodas a specialty. Our prescription department is one of the most complete in the city and is in charge of graduate, experienced, care-taking and registered pharmacists. Other sundaes and sodas sell at the same price, but don't have that refreshing fruity taste. Come where your nickles and dimes have the most cents. PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. WE OPERATE UNDER GOVERNMENT INSPECTION ERNEST NEUER ED. NEUER Neuer Bros. Meat Co Neuer Bros. Meat Co. 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Thus honest, rotund Hans Batterman, proprietor of the novelty store of Brookville. Hans was at odds with all the world as he groaned forth the dismal strain. Things were not going evenly. He was too fat and placid tempered to get mad, but he mourned, "Katrina," he next uttered, and shook his head dismally. Katrina was somebody to grieve over, or rather her loss to Hans, for she was buxom, pretty as a picture, and her thirty-sire owned two well-tilled and well-paying farms. On account of Katrina Hans had removed his little stock of goods to Brookville to be near her and pursue his courting. Then perverse fates came along. One of these assumed form and substance in Jacques Lemoine, French to the bone, and dandified and brilliant as a typical Parisian exquisite. Jacques boasted that he was a travelling envoy in secret diplomatic service. After he had once seen Katrina, he got his speculative eye on the sumptuous land holdings of her father, and decided to woo and win an heiress. He completely captivated the vain and dazzled maiden. She chilled Hans with her hauteur and indifference. He abandoned the field to his rival, who lavished attentions and presents on Katrina galore, and once a week came down from the city in an automobile and assumed all the greatness of a millionaire. So Hans mourned, but in his easygoing way gave up Katrina as a lost treasure and tried to buckle down to 5£ Hans Regarded This Unwelcome Visitor Grudgingly, business. One unfortunate day Hans bought out the remnants of a stock in a bankrupt novelty store in another village. He advertised a "slaughter sale." A new evil fate crossed his path in the shape of Gyp Hankey—"dot boy of der flats." Gyp was a nondescript, a homeless waif cast on the waters. He partly earned, partly begged what he ate, and slept where night overtook him. For all that, in his rounstout independence he was the envy of all juvenile Brookville. In his airy, original schemes of mischief he was his leader and idol. Among other things that Hans had picked up in his nondescript bank-rupt store was a beautiful wax head of Phryne. It was quite artistic, and he set it in the center of his show window as a classical fixture in the way of display and ornament. Another object was a fine magnifying glass. Strolling by the store one day, the conjunction of the two oddities seemed to inspire the mind of wandering Gyp. He observed, he speculated. Then he ventured to enter the store. "Good day, Mr. Hans," spoke Gyp, smooth as grease. Hans regarded this unwelcome visitor grudgingly and with suspicion. He recalled soaped windows, tattered display signs, a greased floor and applied them all to the reputation of the outcast. "You got a magnifying glass in the windy," proceeded Gyp in a business-like way. "How much is it?" "Two dollars." "Well, you'll never sell it in this burge. for nobody wants it," declared Gyp. "I do, though. If you'll let Bird Slaughter Costly. The wholesale slaughter of our valuable birds is costing the farmers annual loss of many millions of dollars, which will continue unless checked by force of law. Nature's laws start out on a balance, and once upon a time we had insectivorous birds enough, together with the predaceous and parasitic insects, to hold the injurious insects in check. Those laws are no longer in balance. The farmers have killed and permitted to the sportsmen to help kill, the birds until insect pests are destroying from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 worth of crops annually in Texas alone, which loss must be borne by the farmers. Birds are the natural enemies of insects, and know when, how, and where to find them—Exchange. Be Moderate in All Things. Other things being equal it is the man who leads the well-balanced life who lasts the longest, whose work to the end is uniformly the best. He who neither overworks nor, overplays, neither overeats, overdrinks, nor overdeeps, who maintains a standard of me run your errands for a week, I'll take the glass as pay." Hans ruminated and accepted the offer. Gyp was honest and faithful. He did loyal service and won the reward. Then for a week his boy companions were treated to all the adaptations of the glass. They viewed magnified wonders, they set fire to a haystack, they played dazzle up and down the main street, they focused the sun's rays on a patient horse till the burn stung and he ran away with a load of eggs. Then one day, when Hans came home from his restaurant lunch he found his cherished Phryne a dripping, drooping mass of melted wax. He complained to the police, and Gyp, suspected, was warned. "Revenge!" pronounced Gyp solemnly to his cohorts, thus tabooed, and proposed a new, hendish bit of mischief. Opposite the store of Hans was one having an awning. Apprizing his cronies of his intended attack on Hans, and armed with a bag of corn and a bean blower, the ingenious Gyp nestled in among the folds of the awning. He cut two thyre round holes in the fabric and the crowd posted at the corner walted. Hans was not very busy until afternoon and was wont mornings to sit in a huge armchair in the doorway of his store. On the present occasion he had no sooner become interested in his newspaper than flip—bing! the fusillade began. From some mysterious source a steady rain of missiles assailed him, passing pedestrians and every customer. A tattoo rang across the windows. Hans suspiciously eyed the grinning group at the corner, but could not trace the source of the bombardment to those knowing ones. Finally, Hans sent for the town marshal, who was as well made the subject of a sound peppering. Then an unfortunate thing happened to Gyp. The owner of the awning came out to enroll it to shade the front of his store and the unwarned Gyp was thrown into the street. Spry and speedy, he picked himself up and darted away and was missing in Brookville for nearly a month. It was in a distant city that Gyp sought a night's shelter at a police station. His bright ways attracted the indulgent attention of the turnkey, and he saw that Gyp had a good breakfast. Then Gyp, casually looking over some notices on the bulletin board, was struck with the photograph there of an escaped convict, "wanted." "I know that man," volunteered Gyp. "He comes to Brookville once in a while, and goes as Jacques Lemoin." "Good!" nodded the turnkey. "Maybe that's a tip. We'll look up this Jacques Lemolne of yours." Gyp returned "home" a few days later. He did not penetrate the village until late in the evening, fearing the marshal, and it was about eleven o'clock when he ventured down the principal business street. Someone was coming down the thoroughfare. Gyp dodged down an alley. It happened to be next to the store of Hans Batterman. Gyp was about to dash behind an asshob when he chanced to look through a side window of the store. A spluttering glare attracted his attention. It was the great oil lamp Hans kept burning all night in the beck of the store near the safe. "Crackey!" bolted out Gyp, for of a sudden the lamp exploded, scattering its blazing contents in all directions. "Call the police, the fire department—anything!" bawled Gyp to a passing pedestrian, and made a spring for the window. He carried with him half its frame. Then, inside, he seized a mat and began beating out the flames. The last spark was extinguished by the time the fireman arrived, but Gyp was writering with the pain of his blistered hands. "Ach! Dot boy of der flats!" groaned Hans as he arrived on the scene—but his eyes bolted large with surprise and gratitude as he learned how Gyp had saved his property. "Dot best room in der hotel for mein frient!" he insisted later, and "a bran' new suit for mein frient. He shall be mein assistant manager. Mein goot anchel," he declared additionally the next day, when he learned that it was through Gyp that his rival had been unmasked and Katrina undeceived. The poor maiden was glad once more to accept the honest devotion of Hans. "You will be dot bride boy at my wedding," Hans told Gyp a month later. "You behave yourself, and next year I will make you my partner." Which came about, for Gyp had sown all his wild oats and was glad to settle down in a nest of comfort and plenty he had won. Living in the Past Caller—Is it true, my dear, that your husband is very absent-minded. Mrs. Newly—Yes. We've been married six months and many an evening at eleven he gets up, takes me by the hand, tells me what a delightful time he had, and would leave if I didn't remind him—Boston Evening Transcript. simple health diet in moderation, who offsets mental work with physical recreation, who is as honest with his own body as he is with his own business. When success comes to such a one his physical and mental condition is such that he can enjoy in peace of mind and contentment of body the fruits of his labors. Being Just to Children If you are to be just—it is one of the first principles in dealing with children—you must look beyond the facts. But that is just what an imitation of judicial procedure is calculated to prevent. A sensible master or mistress, a competent father or mother, is not content to discover that a child has transgressed before pronouncing sentence. It is necessary to discover why and to make allowances for character and temper, for circumstances and health and a thousand other things. No Excuse to Come Home That Way. Too many married men who have family burdens to bear think it's up to them to come home loaded every night. —Atlanta Journal. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1916 Christmas "OverThere"This Year V CTORY may come and victory may go, but no future triumphs or defeats can ever soften for Europe the memory of this dark Christmas of 1916, the saddest she has ever known. 'Pride in the present and faith in the future sustain everyone of the warring peoples in their exaltation of sacrifice. But at Christmas—Christmas, the feast of the home and of the family—exaltation dies, and only sorrow, the sorrow of the bereft individual, remains, says the New York Sun. It is a very different Christmas Europe is approaching this year from that of two years ago. Then the shock and excitement of the beginning of the war were still tingling. In England the question of munitions is today of no less importance to the popular mind than, two years ago, was the absorbing question of getting a plum pudding to every man in the trenches. There was still talk of the kaiser's dining in Paris, and discussions as to which ruler should lead the triumphant allies in procession through Unter den Linden. Victory seemed a much simpler matter then than it does today. Everyone admitted then that victory would be bought only with sorrow and sacrifice. Now everyone knows, with the hard knowledge of experience, that victory will be bought only with sorrow heaped on sorrow and sacrifice heaped on sacrifice. It is this knowledge borne in on every home, however exalted or however humble, that makes the Christmas celebration of 1916 in Europe a solemn sacrament of sorrow. Of all the warring peoples Christmas means the most to the Germans and on none will the sacrifice of the traditional customs of the day fall so heavily. There is no blood and iron, in the German Christmas. There is instead a tender and appealing sentiment that is typical of all that is best in the German character. The whole world is indebted to Germany for the Christmas tree and for many of the most delightful of the Christmas stories and customs that Americans have adopted as their own. The German Christmas is a day for the home, the family and the children, with its every custom endeared by generations of tradition. The real German Christmas celebration occurs on Christmas eve. About four o'clock the dinner is served, an elaborate and hearty feast, consisting of a long series of traditional dishes, all eaten in a state of wild excitement. During this meal the Kristkind makes its appearance. This figure is a curious product of sentiment and imagination, a queer combination of the Holy Child, the good fairy and our own Santa Claus. It is represented in the country district by a half-grown child made up as an angel, who goes from door to door calling for the good children, giving sweets at one house and begging them at the next. After dinner comes the great moment when the doors are opened into the Christmas room where the lighted tree has the place of honor. The tree is always placed near a window so that every passer-by can see and share it. A walk through the deserted residence streets of any German town at this hour on Christmas eve leaves a memory of Christmas cheer and spirit that can never be forgotten. By nine o'clock the family is ready to eat again, a light supper including still more of the traditional Christmas dishes. Every one, rich or poor, has Nuremberg ginger cake, its shiny brown surface decorated with almonds and raisins, and with the word "Welthnacht" and the year worked out in pink and white frosting. Stollen, a sort of plum cake, and many sweet biscuits of various shapes and sizes, are all indispensable parts of this feast. But this year, with a shortage of fats in her food supply so severe as to demand serious attention on the part of the government, there is in Germany no butter or milk for the Christmas cakes, no tallow or wax for the Christmas candles. To many people this little homely deprivation will bring a realization of the severities of war more vivid and more compelling than even the sight of the fast-growing graveyards. With two million new graves in the land, with dire necessity robbing her dearest holiday of its dearest symbols, no triumphs of arms can make this Christmas of 1916 anything but a sad and sorrowful feast in the homes of the German empire. In Austrin the Christmas celebrations are as varied as the races and religions that make up LOSSES CAUSED BY YELLOW FEVER. Our losses from yellow fever outbreaks in our southern states during the nineteenth century are estimated at at least 50,000 lives, an average of 500 lives a year. In the twenty-odd years since the discovery of the yellow fever mosquito and the cleaning up of our chief port of supply—Havann—we have had less than 400 deaths from DEPTHS OF SACRIFICE REACHED SINCE FIRST EAGER THROB OF WAR SPIRIT IN EUROPE TWO YEARS AGO FEW BRIGHT SPOTS RELIEVE GLOOMY PICTURE that great loosely knit empire. Where the Greek church prevails the celebration occurs a fortnight later than ours; that is, on January 7. It is accompanied by feasting and by various local customs. The Slovacs of Bohemia and Moravia have curious Christmas usages in which superstition has entirely triumphed over religious significance. This is the great day of the year when the peasant appeases all the invisible world of spirits. On the afternoon of Christmas eve the whole household marches in solemn procession to the stables and cow houses carrying bread, salt and beans. These are offered to the animals with certain hallowed words, and great is the dismay if any cow or chicken is indifferent to the offering. This is the great day of the year when the peasant appeases all the invisible world of spirits. On the afternoon of Christmas eve the whole household marches in solemn procession to the stables and cow houses carrying bread, salt and beans. These are offered to the animals with certain hallowed words, and great is the dismay if any cow or chicken is indifferent to the offering. Returning to the house, the parents sprinkle all their unmarried daughters with water sweetened with honey, thus insuring them honest, good-tempered husbands. The entire family then slip of silvovitza, a strong native liquor distilled from plums. A small quantity of this is then poured on the floor to conciliate such other spirits as may have been overlooked. Everyone then falls on the Christmas feast without ceremony. But this year war has reached out to the remote districts and blighted even such simple Christmas celebrations as this. The men of the families are all gone. Only the very young and the very old remain. There will be no blessing of the kine this year, for there are no kine to bless. All have long since gone to supply the army. There will be no Christmas feasting, for food was long ago reduced to the smallest quantity that will sustain life. And every day, in every village, the list of the widowed and orphaned grows longer and longer. Vienna is known as a gay, light-hearted city. Its Christmas observance is ordinarily a happy combination of religious ceremony and Teutonic good cheer. But this year the brilliant midnight masses will be attended by black-robed mourners and there will be no good cheer in Vienna. Returning to the house, the parents sprinkle all their unmarried daughters with water sweetened with honey, thus insuring them honest, good-tempered husbands. The entire family then sip of silvovitzia, a strong native liquor distilled from plums. A small quantity of this is then poured on the floor to conciliate such other spirits as may have been overlooked. Everyone then falls on the Christmas feast without ceremony. But this year war has reached out to the remote districts and blighted even such simple Christmas celebrations as this. The men of the families are all gone. Only the very young and the very old remain. There will be no blessing of the kine this year, for there are no kine to bless. All have long since gone to supply the army. There will be no Christmas feasting, for food was long ago reduced to the smallest quantity that will sustain life. And every day, in every village, the list of the widowed, and orphaned grows longer and longer. Vienna is known as a gay, light-hearted city. Its Christmas observance is ordinarily a happy combination of religious ceremony and Teutonic good cheer. But this year the brilliant midnight masses will be attended by black-robed mourners and there will be no good cheer in Vienna. The Christmas celebration in all the countries where the Greek orthodox church prevails are much the same. As the holiday itself is preceded by a severe fast the Christmas feast takes on a highly important character. In many parts of Russia, especially in the cities, the gift-hung Christmas tree has been borrowed from the Germans, while a pudding of rice and raisins is the feature of the Christmas eve feast. From this feast has now been taken its crowning glory, the vodka bottle. In only one other part of Europe has the heel of war pressed so hard as in Russian Poland; in only one other place has the land been so utterly devastated by fierce and continued fighting; in only one other place will the season of peace and good will be such a bitter mockery as to the hunted and starving Poles. And this is in Serbia, poor, brave, beaten Serbia, with its whole population, an entire people, fugitive before hated and terribly feared invaders. During three years Serbia has been swept by three wars, the present one so relentless and so overwhelming as literally to wipe out the ordinary relationship of the people to life. They have ceased to have homes; they have ceased to possess property; they must burrow in the earth for shelter and forage for their uncertain food like wild animals. With her army making a heroic and desperate struggle, with her people dying with their spirit yet unbroken, the birthday of the Prince of Peace will not be celebrated this year in Serbia. And this is in Serbia, poor, brave, beaten Serbia, with its whole population, an entire people, fugitive before hated and terribly feared invaders. During three years Serbia has been swept by three wars, the present one so relentless and so overwhelming as literally to wipe out the ordinary relationship of the people to life. They have ceased to have homes; they have ceased to possess property; they must burrow in the earth for shelter and forage for their uncertain food like wild animals. With her army making a heroic and desperate struggle, with her people dying with their spirit yet unbroken, the birthday of the Prince of Peace will not be celebrated this year in Serbia. The sorrows of Belgium this year as compared with last are more of the spirit than of the flesh. The voice of Christmas, of peace and good will does not speak very loud to a captive people. With its army terribly declimated, its beloved king all but driven out of his own country, with its daily life subject to the scrutiny and the control of a stern captor, there is no room in Belgium for any of the old light-hearted Christmas spirit that used to show itself in crowded churches for midnight masses and gay all-night supper parties. Belgium waits as all Europe waits for the end of the war—waits with faith and hope and a determination as grim as it must be silent. Happily the physical condition of the stricken people is better than last year. There is not the frightful confusion, the separation of families, the pitiful terror and want that went with the flight before the invaders. All relief measures are organized. Belgium is no happier this year than last, but she is less cold and hungry. If the Belgian people ever again have a united Christmas they will find themselves with many new Happily the physical condition of the stricken people is better than last year. There is not the frightful confusion, the separation of families, the plightful terror and want that went with the flight before the invaders. All relief measures are organized. Belgium is no happier this year than last, but she is less cold and hungry. If the Belgian people ever again have a united Christmas they will find themselves with many new Yellow Jack, less than one-twentieth of our former rate, because, in addition to Havana, we have been cleaning up one seaport after another all through the sweep of the Caribbean and Central and South America, often at the special request of the states and countries concerned. Modern sanitary science is the real angel of civilization, lifting the burdens and taking off the handicaps of the backward races and peoples. holiday ideas. A tree twinkled in every place that housed a German last year, and though the Belgians will not allow their Christmas to be Germanized, yet the trees appealed to them mightly. Certainly the Christmas tree will be much more common henceforth in Belgium whether the Germans stay there or not. Thousands of refugees waiting in England until their country is redeemed will bring back with them many ideas of the English holiday. Until the marriage of Queen Victoria to the prince consort, Christmas in England was chiefly a day of churchgoing, of merrymaking and of mighty feasting. The prince brought with him from his German home the customs of the Christmas tree and of gift giving. The latter has never become as firmly intrenched in England as it is here, but a lighted tree loaded with decorations and presents is established as a part of every English celebration. Christmas decorations of holly and mistletoe, the ceremony of the Yule log and many of the traditional Christmas dishes, notably the plum pudding, are all owed to English custom. But it is a sadder and wiser England that approaches Christmas this year. Hundreds of thousands of young Englishmen have died to make her so. Today every Londoner has had a graphic lesson in what a powerful and resourceful enemy can do even in a "right little, tight little island." As a further object lesson, England will pay for the raisers for her plum puddings something like 200 per cent more than she did last year. The war with Turkey has done that to her. England has had other black Christmases, but they were farther away from home. The Christmas of 1890 in South Africa was one that she does not like to recall, while the terrible Christmas of 1854, the Christmas of the Crimean war, when, as a writer of the day put it, "Thanks to General Muddle, things are about as bad as they can be," was always a bitter memory to that generation. The year 1916 has not been a good year for England, and she knows it. The knowledge has shattered her complacency and has strengthened her determination. But she is not happy about it and her Christmas celebration will be a chastened feast. Christmas in the Latin countries has always been more of a religious festival than a home celebration. In Italy it is more customary to exchange presents at New Year's than at Christmas. Lighted trees are frequently seen, but they are the luxury of the prosperous and not the habit of the people. The day before Christmas is more of an occasion than the day itself. In the cities of southern Italy booths are erected in certain streets, as before Easter, for the sale of odds and ends and sweetmeats; wheeled traffic is barred and the people promenade slowly up and down, exchanging greetings. Midnight mass is said in all the churches. In the churches, too, are exposed the famous cribs, or prespel, representing scenes of the birth and infancy of Jesus. The beginning of this custom is ascribed to St. Francis of Assisi. Christmas eve is the great feast of the season in France. In the provinces it is celebrated with processions in the streets, which were originally religious in character, but which have become profaned by the gayety of the maskers. In Normandy and in Provence there are elaborate puppet shows of scenes in the life of the infant Christ. All the street gayety terminates after mass in feasts in all the homes. In Paris there are Christmas booths set up in many of the boulevards. This year they will be devoted to the sale of comforts for the soldiers. Paris knows better than anyone just how black a wartime Christmas can be. She has never forgotten the Christmas of 1870. For ninety-eight days the Germans had battered at the city. Every sortie had failed miserably. The final bombardment was inevitable. On Christmas eve 900 men froze to death in the trenches just outside the city. Better, it seems, than any of the other nations did France realize from the beginning what this present war would mean and, realizing, she consecrated herself utterly. She has made every sacrificie, great and small, even to giving up the crusty rolls and light white bread that are as the breath in her nostrils. When a Frenchman, every Frenchman, eats without complaint a grayish bread made of a mixture of wheat and rice and entirely lacking in golden crust, he has indeed an exalted spirit. It is a small thing, perhaps, but it is enormously significant. Last Christmas was in a solemn festival in France. A million gifts, gifts of wool, were sent to the men in the trenches. Every soldier had a glass of champagne. But there was no merrymaking. Masses were said at open-air altars erected on the battle lines. In the old church at Thann in Alsace a French Christmas was celebrated for the first time in forty-four years. But it was a celebration of prayer, not of rejoicing. This year, at least, midnight masses will be said in the churches of Paris, but afterward there will be no gayety in the streets as in former years, no dancing plerrots and harlequins leading the maskers, no brillinnt round of restaurant suppers, the beloved reevillon of the Parisian. So Paris on Christmas eve will go home through darkened streets with a prayer in her heart for all those who have died for France and for all those who must yet die. By the use of hydroplanes three enterprising Yale undergraduate have found it possible to spend most of Sunday on Long Island without cutting chapel, which is compulsory in New Haven. What would the plons founders of the college have said if they had known that the sky route was to be used to make religion easier!—Boston Globe. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright 1918, Western Newspaper Union) LESSON FOR DECEMBER 10 FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. LESSON TEXT-Rev. 2:1-17. GOLDEN TEXT—Rev. 21.11. GOLDEN TEXT—Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.—Rev. 21.10. This passage most wonderfully illustrates that dominating purpose of Paul's life. More than most lessons a map will be necessary to locate distinctly the places mentioned. There are interesting stories in connection with each of the seven cities and churches. It might be wise to give to seven different people the task of bringing information to the class regarding each one mentioned. I. Ephesus, whose love is waning (vv. 1-7). The key word to these messages is the word "overcometh." In each of the messages our Lord describes himself in a different way according to the peculiar needs of that particular church. Here he is represented as holding the stars (messengers of the churches, Ch. 1:20) in his right hand, and keeping them secure, controlling them while he walks in the midst of the seven golden lamp stands, literally churches. The symbolism of "lamp stand" is used because the churches were intended to be light bearers as they held forth the light given by the oil of the Spirit (Math. 5:10; Phil. 2:16; Zech. 4:2:6). Ephesus was the capital of a province said to be one of the richest in the Roman empire. In it was the great temple of Dianna. Here Paul had labored and had various experiences, and to Ephesus he had written a letter (See lesson 8, third quarter), but there were good things to be found in this Ephesian church (vv. 2,3). Forty years after being founded, John writes this message. He knew their "works," their general moral conduct, especially its active and passive sides through its trials, its dealing with impostors and its practical energy and enterprise; and its patience (literally steadfast assurance) in bearing witness for Christ. Jesus knew of their never weary endurance. Surely these things would indicate pretty nearly a model church. Jesus says, "No, there is something seriously wrong," so seriously wrong that unless repented of he would remove them out of their place. 11. Smyrna, the church with a crown of life (vv. 8-11). Smyrna was 40 or 50 miles from Ephesus, and at this time a city of 250,000 inhabitants. To this church the Son of Man (Ch. 1:11) sends another message. It is interesting to note that this church and the one at Philadelphia received from the Master unqualified praise. It had works; activities; it also had tribulations, riches and poverty (for thou art rich) rich in good works, rich toward God, rich in treasures laid up in heaven; however, it was in the midst of persecution. It was here that Polycarp labored, who afterward, as bishop of Smyrna, was martyred (see v. 10). Of Polycarp it is said that rather than save his life by renouncing Christ he cried out, "Eighty and six years have I served him, and he has done me no ill; how then can I blaspheme my king who hath saved me." The crown is eternal life, the crown of victory. The second death is the final condemnation which sinners undergo at the judgment seat of God. The first death is, on the other hand, the natural one. There was great hardship just ahead for this church. These hardships patiently and loyally endured would bring the crown mentioned. There are doubtless great persecutions just ahead for believers of the present day, but we should not judge them but rather rejoice in them, since, patiently endured, they will bring to us a crown and a throne (Math. 5:10-12; II Tlm. 2:12). III. Pergamos, the church in a stronghold of faith (vv. 12-17). Our glorified Lord knew that the church in Pergamos was in a peculiarly difficult situation, that it was Satan's headquarters, his "throne" (v. 13); hence they were in especial need of a defender and the Lord is represented as "he that hath a sharp, two-edged sword," the word of God (Heb. 4:12-13; John 5:22). Pergamos was almost fifty miles north of Smyrna, a city of about 17,000 inhabitants, and the capital of the province. To it were brought many of the early Christians who were compelled to suffer martyrdom. Again we have a church whose works are commended, whose steadfastness is mentioned in that they "held fast to my name, and not denied the faith"—martyrs (vv. 13). However, dangers threatened them for there had been a compromise with the world and with other systems of faith, what we would call today liberality in doctrine and breadth in view in teaching: (1) Some of their number had accepted and practiced the doctrine of Baalam (Jude 11; Num. 31-16). (2) These teachings cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel (v. 14). This was done by persuading the Israelites to join in the idolatrous feasts and revelings of the heathen, and also their impurity of worship. (3) Some of them had held to the teaching of the Nicodemans referred to under the admonition at Ephesus. These taught that the flesh had no part in the divine life, and might be regarded as something indifferent; in other words ethical perfection was in the spirit; the body might indulge in whatever sins it saw fit. This kind of teaching the Lord Jesus hates. The one way of salvation was for them to repent for the Lord would raise up faithful and true prophets who would wield his sword effectually against such monstrous forms of error, which were waiting against the guilt. The Phrophecy By H. M. EGBERT (Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman.) Jim Bennett and Arthur Royce were described as the two boys in the village who least resembled each other. Bennett was selling newspapers when he was seven and planning a monopoly among village magazine subscribers. Arthur Royce at that age was described as the best pupil in the Sunday school. Naturally Jim was the favorite among the townpeople, who admired hustle a good deal more than they admired sanctity. However, Arthur was not sanctimonious. He was just a hard-working, docile sort of chap. At fifteen he was clerking in a store to support his widowed mother, and turning in his three dollars a week to eke out her Civil war pension. At the same age Jim Bennett was expelled from school as incorrigible, and being laughed at and petted by his adoring parents, who were already planning his college career. Thomas Bennett was president of two banks and reputed to be rolling in money. At the same age Millicent Patterson was publicly telling Arthur that she preferred Jim anyhow, because he wasn't a milksp, and beside Jim was rich and she meant to marry a wealthy man when she grew up. "I'm going to be wealthy," answered Arthur, setting his teeth, "and you're going to marry me." Millicent was secretly impressed, but she made short work of Arthur's pre- albert lee Saw That He Was Quite Dead. tensions. "I wouldn't marry you in a million years," she said. "The man I marry must go to college." Arthur planned to work his way through college, but his mother lived through a long period of invalidism, and that put an end to his ambitious plans. What happened was that Bennett senior took the boy into his bank, where, at twenty-two, he was earning ten dollars a week. Soon afterward Bennett senior died, leaving the banks to Jim, and Jim came home from college with the expressed intention of making things hum. Millicent and Arthur were on speaking acquaintance, but the young fellow had never got much further with her. When Jim came home there was not much doubt whom she preferred. She did not take much pains to hide it from Arthur, either. Arthur went to work for Jim, who considerably raised his salary to twelve dollars. He told him, with a grin, that he would be able to get married on it, if he lived frugally. By this time Jim Bennett and Millicent Patterson were as good as engaged, in the opinion of the townpeople. Jim Bennett operated a car—two cars, for the matter of that, and the two were to be seen together everywhere. People went so far as to say that if they were not engaged they ought to be. They were engaged, but what determined Millicent to have it announced was the behavior of Arthur Royce. He was calling on her by this time, and one evening he seemed somehow different from what he usually was. Millicent said to herself, with a laugh, that he was falling in love with her. But she was not prepared for his sudden proposal, nor for the tragic way in which he took her refusal. "I always told you I'd marry a rich man and a college man, and you are neither, Arthur," said Millicent. "And I told you I would marry you, and I will," answered the boy. "Maybe you will," replied the girl, "but I'm going to marry Mr. Bennett first, anyway." She stretched out a slim, white hand. "This is my engagement ring," she said. "Isn't it pretty?" Arthur ran from the house. A week later the engagement was announced. Somehow there lurked the rudiments of a heart in Millicent. She was sorry for Arthur, and she said nothing about his proposal to Jim. But that was what was at the back of her request that the announcement should be made. Nobody was greatly surprised, and everyone said that she was a lucky girl, and maybe Jim Bennett would steady down a bit with her hand on the checkrein. They were married in the Preshyterian church, and the wedding was the event of the week. There were columns about it in the papers. Arthur read them in his hall bedroom. His grip lay, packed on the bed. He had resolved to run away, anywhere, without notice, but when he had finished reading them he suddenly sat up and squared his shoulders. "I'll stay," he said. "And I'll get her. Somehow—in heaven if not on earth." Which expression, though far-fetched, might be pardonable in a young fellow of twenty-three. Jim Bennett had made things hum when he returned from college, as he had said he would, and he kept up the process after his return from the honeymoon. During the next two years Jim Bennett and his wife made the money fly. They inhabited the finest house in the town, and life was for them a succession of entertainments and pleasures. Arthur Royce was now getting twenty dollars a week. Bennett never saw him and seemed to have forgotten him. But Millicent bowed. There is something about a rejected lover that makes a woman feel tenderly toward him. Two years passed and Bennett became a financial leader in the place. A few who watched knew that his affairs were unstable. Arthur was among these. And for Millicent's sake he dreaded the crash that must come. But Bennett plunged more wildly, until the banks were tottering upon the verge of the precipice, while Bennett jugged with his millions and refused to look facts in the face. He treated his wife badly, too, everyone knew. There were reports of his infatuation for several women successively. Arthur saw Millicent rarely, but he noticed the progressive look of unhappiness upon her face. Bennett began to notice Reyce again. He promoted him to twenty-five, chiefly because another bank, an old, conservative institution, wanted to get hold of him. Arthur would gladly have left, but he had an instinct against leaving his present bank when it was in difficulties. One day the truth came out. Arthur had been sent to Bennett's house on an important errand. He found Bennett out, but as he was about to leave Millicent came in. "What did he send you for?" she cried hysterically. "The manager sent me, Mrs. Bennett. It was about a private matter." "A banking matter?" "Yes." She burst into tears. "I thought he sent you to taunt me," she cried. "He has told me I ought to have married you. O, I am so wretched." She cried on his shoulder. During that interval the young man learned many things—of Bennett's infidelity, of his dishonor. He had made her life a misery from the day they were married. Presently she grew calm. "I should not have spoken in this way," she said. "But sometimes I think of the old days—do you ever remember them, Arthur?" Remember them? When they lay upon his mind forever? Somehow he managed to tear himself away. His last memory of Millicent was of a pale-faced woman who watched him at the door pathetically, as if nothing in life was worth living for. Faster and faster Bennett's banks careened toward disaster. The coming crash was clear to everybody now. Bennett himself went about with an anxious face and glum expression. It was at first a matter of months, then one of weeks—then people just waited. Arthur Royce waited. He was thinking all the time of Millicent and wondering what she would do. One afternoon Bennett sent for Arthur to come to his house. Arthur had not been there since that last interview with Millicent. He did not like the task; but he went, because it was part of his duty. "Mr. Bennett is in his library, sir," said the butler. "He said you were to go right in when you came. Arthur went in. He saw Bennett seated at his desk. Bennett did not look up, and when Arthur approached he saw that he was quite dead, with a bullet hole through his head. Upon the desk was a letter addressed to him. Arthur opened it. "Take her. She loves you," was all that it contained. Arthur never quite remembered the details of the following hour—his hasty summons of a doctor, the terrified servants; lustily Millicent, whom he had vainly tried to keep out of the room, standing before her husband's body. And she wrung her hands, and all she could say was: "I meant to leave him tomorrow." It was six months before Arthur saw Millicent Bennett again. She had been traveling. When she came back she went to her old home. She announced that she was going to open a school. All the heartlessness seemed to have died when Bennett dled. But Arthur had other plans for her. "Do you remember, dear," he said to her one day, "how I used to tell you you would marry me, and your own prophecy? Yours has come true. Now make mine true. I am going to take over the management of the Fifth National next month, and—dearest, I have loved you so long." And Arthur thus came into his own. A short distance north of Pawnee Rock station, Kansas, is a nigh southward-facing cliff of sandstone known as Pawnee rock, projecting as a rocky promontory from the broad ridge that forms the north side of the valley. The elements and the hand of man, says a report of the geological survey, have made great changes in its size and appearance since the days when the Santa Fe trail passed along its base. Here there were many encounters between the savages and the whites, and also between hostile bands of Indians, for the place is noted not only in pioneer history but in Indian traditions as well. Names and initials of many travelers, from the early trappers and the "forty-niners" to the later army detachments, have been scratched on the smooth faces of the ledges. "I asked for alimbody of $50 a week. I see wimmen are getting that right along." "But madam," expostulated the lawyer, "your husband is earning only $12." "What's that got to do with it? I thought the government provided the alimny." The Union. "I see where an illuminated keyhole has been invented." "That will be great for a man who comes home lit up." THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1916 In Woman's Realm There are plenty of practical sports clothes for those who really take part in winter pastimes, and there are just as many sports clothes de luxe for those who dress with an eye to placing themselves in harmony with their environment. These are made to be looked at and are marvels of adaptation of exquisite materials to sports styles. A skating suit, shown in the picture, is made for real service. It is a mildy blouse of a special knitted material in Scotch colorings, trimmed with a plain knitted material. The plain trimming matches the predominating color in the mildy, and the skirt is made of the same plain cloth. For real utility sports clothes, soft, lightweight but warm materials, like L L Jersey and camel's-hair cloth, are most satisfactory. The sweater goes without saying as the most important feature in the sports outfit, and some of the smartest ones have wide belts, while practically all of them have pockets. Matched sets include sweater, cap, and scarf to match, or sets of hat, scarf and bug, or cap, scarf and muff. The convertible scarf is something new, in a long scarf which may be made into scarf and cap in one. All sorts of sets are trimmed with heavy yarns and worsteds in contrasting colors. Elderdown is a familiar material that serves the purpose for making inexpensive sets. In white trimmed with white yarn it makes a cap, scarf and bag for the skates, of much distinction. crown and in a heavier on the brim. Large, fine roses, in pale rose size beautifully with the silver cord, for the of silver over their com man, or some other not made captive by the ed ropes of silver he is hopeless bachelor. Next appears an ent net, covered with oily It has a soft puffed cr cut away at the back. lar of gold ribbon finis at the back. On the basket is outlined in go with tiny gay-gendered flat against the collar. of trimmed with parro L M PRETTY HATS FOR BRIDESMAIDS The heavy yarn is used for overcasting seams and edges and for tassels which finish the scarf ends and decorate the cap and bag. These yarns are used in the same way on hats and bags of silk for sports wear. One of the handsomest novelties is a set of hat and bag of blue silk lined with gold. Blue and gold yarn overcasts all the seams in the bag and in the crown of the hat. The tassels, of the same yarns, are fastened to the top of the hat and the bottom of the bag with snap fasteners, and may be removed so that the set may be worn either side out. Mustard-colored fabrics look particularly well Evening Coats Like Capes. All evening coats have the swing of a full cap in their ampleness. One of deep violet velvet has a high collar of gray fur, which comes up to the ears, then rolls back to the shoulders in cap form, dropping a bit in the back. The sleeves are large and have bands of gray fur so deep as to be veritable muffs. The wrap is ankle length, with a four-inch band of the gray fur about the hem. Another French evening wrap is like a cape, and a very full one at that. It with tassels of vari-colored worsteds. Any month in the year is the best of months for a wedding—if the bride chooses it. An Indian summer setting, or a snowclad little world as a background, may seem a happier choice than June when all the details of the great event show a reckoning with the season. In the three hats shown in the illustration prevailing styles in picturesque millinery give the bride a choice for herself or for her maids, that cannot go wrong. Each one of them represents a type recognized as appropriate in any season. The largest hat, with wide, graceful brim, is of light gray velvet faced with pale rose satin. The ever-present metallic touch appears in the lacing of silver cord across the I crown and in a heavier cord of silver on the brim. Large, full-blown metallic roses, in pale rose color, harmonize beautifully with the gray velvet and silver cord, for they have a sheen of silver over their color. If the best man, or some other good fellow, is not made captive by those rose-adorned ropes of silver he is a hardened and hopeless bachelor. Next appears an enticing poke bonnet, covered with olive green velvet. It has a soft puffed crown and a brim cut away at the back. There is a collar of gold ribbon finished with a bow, at the back. On the front a little basket is outlined in gold thread, filled with tiny gay-colored silk flowers, set flat against the collar. A similar model trimmed with narrower ribbon tied THE in a simple bow at the front is a shade more demure. It was worn at a morning wedding by a maid in a redingote dress of olive velvet carrying a big bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. No man beholding it could call his soul his own. The third hat is a shape of the hour made of light-colored panne velvet with an extension border of chiffon about the brim. Picot-edged ribbon and a brilliant fancy feather herald it as strictly up to date. is ankle length and the front edges are cut so they form a muff when the hands are clasped. The collar, high and rolling like the one just described, turns in a muffler with pointed ends, which drop long tassels from the shoulder because the scarf ends are crossed in front.—New York Herald. New Idea in Vells. A new idea is to wear a vell with a single thread run motif so placed that when the vell is adjusted it forms a trimming on the front of the hat. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The movement of Negro laborers from the South in large numbers during the past few months has created considerable discussion in the public press, North and South, and not a little concern in parts of the South, writes a correspondent of the New York Times. A striking feature of most of this discussion is the absence of statements about the migration of Negroes before the present movement. The migration of Negroes northward in considerable numbers year by year for the last two or three decades has been quietly going on, although it may not have attracted much attention. The indication of this movement since 1880 is shown by the percentage of increase of the Negro population of the following nine Northern and border cities; Boston, Greater New York Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, Evansville and Indianapolis, Ind., Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The census figures for these nine cities showed that between 1880 and 1890 it increased about 36.2 per cent; from 1890 to 1900 it increased about 74.4 per cent, and from 1900 to 1910 about 37.4 per cent. In the first decade the increase was more than three times the increase of the total Negro population; in the second period it was more than four times as large and shows the influence of the economic disturbances of the period. In the last period the increase was nearly three times larger than the increase of the total Negro population. The rate of increase in the southern cities has been large, although less than that of the northern cities during the same period, indicating that similar causes were operating to draw Negroes to southern cities, although these causes were weaker than those operating in northern cities. The percentage increase of Negroes in 15 southern cities was, from 1880 to 1890, about 38.7; from 1890 to 1900, about 20.6; from 1900 to 1910 (16 cities with addition of Birmbinham, Ala.), 20.6 per cent. These percentages are based upon census figures for the following cities: Wilmington, Del.; Baltimore, Md.; Washington, D. C.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; Charleston, S. C.; Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah, Ga., onlville, Ky.; Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville, Teen.; Birmingham and Mobile, Ala, and New Orleans, La. It may be added in passing that from 1880 to 1910 the increase of white population in these southern cities has been very similar to that of the Negroes. The causes of this movement during this longer period have been the same as those affecting the Negro population in the last few months. The only difference has been the increase in the volume of the movement because of the increase in its influencing causes. Los Angeles recently appointed a Negress to the office of policewoman in connection with the juvenile bureau. She is Mrs. George A. Robinson and she is the first woman in the United States to hold such an office. She is a most unusual woman. Before taking up her residence in Los Angeles she battled for woman suffrage in Colorado. All her spare time she has devoted to the acquirement of an education. She speaks French fluently and is now mastering Spanish. To do good to her race and to society is the mainspring of all her energies. She has organized various political and civic clubs among the colored people until now she is known as the Booker T. Washington of Los Angeles. "Let us turn from the creative field to that of performance, and see what the future holds out for us there. As the Negro lends his own inflection to any tongue he learns, so his touch on the piano differs from the white man's. Here, too, his natural potentialities must expand," asserts David Mannes in an article written for the New York Evening Post. "Negroes either pick on instruments or play on instruments of percussion; to my knowledge they have never turned to bowed instruments. So it is that the difficulty for the Negro in playing on the violin lies in the bow. In their management of it they may approach the fine and natural legato of their own voices. "If people could hear Miss Richardson, the pupil of Mme. Legnaska and now an instructor at the Music School Settlement for Colored People in Harlem, play the 'Toccata' of Debussy and 'To a Wild Rose,' by MacDowell, they would realize that between those pieces lies a varied range of musical dynamics all within the reach of our colored people." Mr. Mannes emphasizes the "intense spiritual feeling" of the Negro race as "Safety first" signs are placed in hemispherical bases, so they right themselves in case they are knocked out of place by passing vehicles. The Philippines assembly has put up a substantial prize for a means of destroying a tobacco insect pest without injuring the tobacco. The reach of the inner surfaces of the teeth as well as the outside is the aim of a double-ended toothbrush Invented by a Memphis dentist. Artillery in the Bible. Did you know that several kinds of artillery are mentioned in the Bible? Most of the machinery mentioned in the Old Testament is a sort of cannon, intended for siege. During the reign of Uzziah, engines, invented by cunning men, were put on the towers and upon the bulwarks to shoot arrows and great stones (II Chronicles 26:15) In his great prophecy, Ezekiel foretold that battering rams would be set up against the walls of Jesusalus (Ezekiel 4:2; 21:22). Jeremiah or In her official position she visits the cafes, dance halls and other places frequented by Negro juveniles. She is so highly regarded by her people that as soon as a colored mother finds on her hands an unmanageable daughter she at once notifies Mrs. Robinson and leaves the matter in her hands. And it is well attended to and usually the girl is brought around to a decorous frame of mind. Mrs. Robinson is aiming to establish an orphanage for colored children in Los Angeles and is meeting with support among the white people. There are 4,000 colored orphans in California, and few places provided for their care. While in Colorado Mrs. Robinson took an active part in politics. She was the first colored woman to attend a convention in that state and later was in the convention which selected delegates to the national convention which nominated Roosevelt for the presidency. It was she who seconded the nomination for mayor of Jesse F. McDonald, an obscure mining man of Leudville at that time. Later he became governor of Colorado. The house of deputies of the Protestant Episcopal general convention, in session at St. Louis, adopted an amendment to the convention authorizing provincial synods to elect suffragan bishops for any diocese in the province to have authority over any particular race. The amendment, if it is adopted by the house of bishops and approved by the next general convention, will be a solution for the present problem of racial Episcopalists, which has been urged particularly because of the Nepro parishes in the church. The suffragan bishop would be under the direction of the diocesan bishop. Opposition to the amendment was voiced in the house of deputies on the ground that a Negro never could be "a father in Christ to Negroes." In reply it was urged that as there are now Negro clergymen there was no valid objection to Negro bishops for Negroes. To perpetuate the work of Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee institute it is now proposed to raise a fund which will make a permanent foundation for the work carried on at the institute by him and now under the able charge of Robert R. Moton. Tuskegee institute has accomplished a vast deal of good for the Negroes—both for those who have attended the school and for those who, while never within its walls, have nevertheless profited by the principles inculcated there. Tuskegee institute has also been a valued help to the white people of the South in their efforts to assist the Negroes to become a useful and efficient part of humanity. Certainly every Southerner will be glad to see ample funds placed at the disposal of the institution to insure its permanence in a widening scope of labor for the best interests of both the races. Notre Dame university of Wisconsin has a Grand Army post composed entirely of priests. After the war many of the priests who had taken part met at Notre Dame and organized the post. The first commander was the Very Rev. William E. Corby, chaplain of the famous Irish brigade of New York. The annual income in the electrical industries is equal to the total annual expenditures of the United States government. the initial force in its musical inspiration. Upon this basis he builds his belief in the efficacy of music as a factor in a nation's preparedness, and in this theory he is sustained by J. Rosamond Johnson, director of the colored Music School Settlement, and one of the foremost composers that his race has produced. Of this characteristic of the colored people Mr. Mannes says: "Their musical inspiration as a rule has as its initial force an intense spiritual feeling so common in the black race, literate and illiterate. True preparedness means the stimulating of the poetical, musical and dramatic qualities of the child of today so that the man and the woman of tomorrow shall resist the onslaughts of material aggression." Some years ago, when there was danger Fisk university, the school for Negroes at Nashville, Tenn., would have to close for lack of funds a group of students went over the country singing Negro folk songs to obtain money. Again money is badly needed at Fisk, and again the Fisk Jubilee Singers are raising funds. A man in California has fenced in his estate by chains connecting cement posts, made and colored to represent tree stumps. From heretofore waste tomato seeds Italian cannery are making an oil with rapid-drying qualities that is useful in varnishes. A memorial erected to the memory of wireless operators who have been lost with their ships has been dedicated at New York. dered the children of Benjamin to "pour out the engine of shot" against Jerusalem (Jer. 6:6). Ezekiel also prophesied that Nebuchadnezzar would pour out the engine of shot and would set up engines of war against the walls of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26:9). "Oh, see the dancing snowflakes," exclaimed the fair maid. "Yes," said her gentleman friend, "they are practicing for the snowball probably." HOME TOWN HELPS Country Has Been Quick to Recognize Advantages of Having Expert Lay Out City. Town planning has received so much attention within the last ten years that it is developing into a new profession and one that promises to be most remunerative. The obvious advantage of a brand new city, built up from the ground on a plan in harmony with modern developments, over the city which was evolved from a small village in which sanitation, convenience and civic beauty were unthought of, has been recognized by a number of corporations in the selection of sites for manufacturing plants. The need of persons competent to plan new cities as well as to remodel old ones led the University of Pennsylvania to establish a course of city planning. It has been under the direction of B. Antrim Haldeman, city engineer of Philadelphia; Carol Aronovic and Bernard Newman of the Philadelphia housing commission and Prof. James P. Lichtenberger of the university. A number of cities are now establishing commissions for the purpose of procuring a definite plan suited to individual municipal need. New York recently established such a commission and the group of public buildings which are adding so materially to the efficiency and beauty of Cleveland were built from plans which recognized the peculiar and distinctive conditions of that city. Dallas and Galveston, Tex., Birmingham, Ala., and Reading, Pa., are among other cities which have recently adopted a definite plan upon which future improvements will be based. ADD TO CITY'S APPEARANCE Concrete Signposts in Use at Lincoln, Neb., Are Ornamental as Well as Useful. Heavy reinforced-concrete signposts capable of withstanding the attacks of small boys in thickly populated neighborhoods, have been designed to carry the street names at intersections of thoroughfares in Lincoln, Neb. Each is four-sided and near the top pieces a square concrete cap which bears the street in letters cut a half thickly populated neighborhoods, have been designed to carry the street names at intersections of thoroughfares in Lincoln, Neb. Each is four-sided and near the top pieces a square concrete cap which bears the street in letters cut a half Inch deep in its faces. The post is about seven feet in height and costs approximately $3. In addition to being of substantial construction it has the added virtue of sightliness. On the other hand, it is of a type which is difficult to read at night unless exceptionally well illuminated.—Popular Mechanics Magazine. EMPTY LOTS MADE TO BLOOM Denver's School Garden Crusade is intended to Turn Them All Into Patches of Beauty. Denver is carrying on a school garden crusade that is expected to make a beauty spot of every empty lot in that city. Already the results are said to be remarkable. Houston has thousands of vacant lots—more of them probably than any other city of our size in the country—and they are not things of beauty. Few of them are at all present, but they are ever present. Some there are that are examples of the loveliness that any vacant space may be made to show, but these are few. Yet it is easier to make a lot beautiful here than anywhere else in the country. There is no excuse for a single ugly spot in any city. BEST KIND OF COMBINATION White Lilies With Background 6% Blue Delphiniums Will Make Any Garden Beautiful. Put it down in your garden note book that in another year you will have rows of white lilies with a background of blue delphiniums. If you have once seen that combination you will not rest content until you have it in your own garden. In a place near Tuxedo, N. Y., there have been this year four rows of lilies with the delphinium background across the entire end of a large garden. Its beauty was equaled only by the fragrance. Down With the Street Sign Down With the Street Sign. Signs that encroach upon the streets are a nuisance that ought not to be tolerated, and Philadelphia streets will be safer and less cluttered up if the police will really enforce the recent municipal ordinance limiting the size and position of such structures. Signs of this character belong in the same class as overhead wires. They are disfiguring to the streets over which they hang and they introduce a distinct element of danger at times of storm or fire. We have been to indifferent or indulgent in the past, and the growth of the signs under the stimulus of competition has passed the point of toleration—Philadelphia Public Ledger. True Resignation. The Spinster (an invalid)—Is it true that marriages are made in heaven? The Parson—That is the universal belief. The Spinster—Well, if that's the case, I'll tell the doctor not to call again. Some Effort. "Why do people so often lock the stable door after the horse is stolen?" "Just to show what they can do when they try." 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STAFFORD, Manager 2411 VINE STREET Double-Act VaudeviilémS-reel drama, “«Saved From the Harem,” and A Comedy Doors Open from 7 te 11 p,m. “We Sirive to Please” Admission 5 cents Sac Caenengeimen eet. aap 1619 Norton ................4-room Apartment, modern..... 14.00 ee gr be Oe ee Hey aioe ct eon creas oe tele 1709-11 Olive ...............6-room Cottage ............0005 17.50 1719 Agnes .. veeveee-room Cottage .........605c005 14.00 een oo pon cree ae 1810 Euclid ...... ...T-room brick and frame......... 16.00 1630 Cottage x «810m modern ...........65+6+ 20.00 2408 Montgall .....---+.+..8room modern |.............., 20.00 Me cone ema eee 601-3-5 Independence Ave....3-room Apartments ............8 9.00 2516 Holmes. © ..............3rms.; range, fuel and light fur. 11.50 TOLBAMREG Oo aan ene aa 1315 Highland..... ++++-Lst floor; gas and water........ 12.50 1315 Highiand. . . $25 .0ce SO MOORS 5 <cnsauiensentsebsscoae) TAO 1915 Lydia. . ..... +«seee+s-room modern brick .......... 35.00 1433 E. 19th—New brick, strictly modern store room......... 30.00 1718-20 B. 18th—Store room. ...........0.2esecesacceseeeeees 25.00 Rapes Se ee teense ene ee eee tee tas mast in Ge Ssonie brick cfarinmnt es hep Ho vad ee ec a tree Gun uae ee en 807 Forest (rear) «+++ d-room brick apartment ........ 12.00 Nes Garant tase Grae eee ey SMG ce team cope aie coll ec gee eee ie oe Sas eee erento eee 2427 Michigan... ..... eA TOO 5 06s sieiwcacnsepisen se scene 1101 Michigan... .......... 7-room modern. . .............. 22.50 1907 East 9th... . -s... TPoom modern. a4 22.50 mn sn one easier ooo mn Meee see AT coos anes ee dig 2306 Vine, an a tole: © ose tesecererensdee 2200 feat weal.” Seiruinlets ouace stig ecg 2000 Sri Mighiana soi gar and Suen One ant feyoulaua’ Seal lus shore ub a Gibtiel beomaee wee Miss Oak yates : Tat ub daw your mur (tne ial or hames (oat cx ba BoUat oF inmatl parsient Sees) sou he balance licerrent Afro-American Investment Co. 1510 East 18th Street Home Phone, East 802. KANSAS CITY, MO. Bell Phone, East 782. ROSEDALE, KANSAS. Mrs. Ethel Lock of 3904 Lloyd ave- nue, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again....The little daughter, Cozetta, of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thornton, 390 Lloyd avenue, is con- valescing....Mr. and Mrs, Harrison Newman of Kansas City, Kans., spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends, +. Mr. and Mrs. J, 'T. Haskell left Iasi Monday for St. Paul, Minn,, for which they will make their future home....Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Ridley, 14 Rolling Mill avenue, entertained a few friends at luncheon Thursday eve: ning.....Mrs. Ell Tuppence, 4011 Adams avenue, is very much improved at this writing...-Mrs, Alico Tucker 11 Rolling Mill street, is very ill... Mrs. Henry Hancock and daughter, Irené, of Lexington, Mo., spent the ‘weekend with Mrs. Frank Moore, 3911 Toyd-avenue; ‘ WHY PAY-RENT? \e hig SSS i - $15 per month, monthly. 160 East 10th St.—7-room modern residence; $2,750-—$300 down, $25 Truck garden—one mile from City Park, Kansas City, Kans.; 4-room new house, barn, hog pen and chicken house; one acre of ground; ‘ouaplete Unt at office 910 Highland Ave.—¢-room modern brick, slate roof; very desirable neighborhood. Price $2,000.00—-$200 down and $20 a month. ‘54th and Montgall—3-room box house, lot 50x140. Price, $600.00. Kasy ree WE HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY TO LOAN ON KANSAS CITY REAL ESTATE—FIRST OR SECOND MORTMAGES, | AMERI AFRO. ICAN INVESTMENT CO. ‘ 1510 East 18th Street ‘ KANSAS CITY, MO. m . Bell Phone East 782 Ht grote ans Pan tad f Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. | FOR RENT—2100 Charlotte Street. Steam heated ‘apts. Three and four rooms, strictly modern. Don’t worry about heat or high priced coal. See Kinsler, Bell phone Grand 2303R. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms; modern, with heat; $2 and $2.25 per Week. 918 East 21st street, Mrs. H. L, Kinsler, Bell, Grand 2308R. FOR RENT—A fine large foyr room modern flat and two small four room flats. Call Mrs. A, E. Jenkins, 1324 Vine St. Bell Phone, East 4067J. 4t Furnished room in private family; strictly modern; in walking distance to downtown district. Call Bell phone Main 2401 . FOR RENT—Three or four furnished or unfurnished rooms near three car ‘lines. Inquire at 914 Euclid Ave. WANTED—Room in modern house by young couple. Call Mrs, Smith, Bell phone, East 1354]. FOR RENT—3 furnished rooms; 2413 Flora avenue, Bell phone, East 944.—Mrs. Annie Love. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front room for one or two jgentlemen; stfictly modern. Call Bell Phones Main 2550 or East 20473. FOR SALE. Brick house and barn, 50 feet of groand, at 926 Woodland avenue. ‘This is @ transfer point and will — you money at the price, $3,000, Onl; #700 cash; balance easy. C. B, GARTRELL, Care of Woolf Broo. Laundry. ‘The Kansas City Sun can be found apie. in Chicago at A; D, Hayes, HOLDEN, MISSOURI. (By Charies Pratt.) Mrs, Stella Combs served a deli- clos dinner in honor of Mrs. Frank Duncan of Kansas City and the offl- cers of the Omega Club, Mrs. Charles Pratt, Mrs. Clarinde Jackson and Mrs. Georgé Dunean....Mrs, Clara Jack- son entertained with a delicious lunch- eon Mrs. Frank Duncan and son, Mrs. Ldesie, Duneans Mra, Stet’ Gost, Rev.. John Poston, of George R. Smith College, ‘Thanksgiving day, and a de- lightfal time was spent. “Mr. Harry Hill of Kansas City ts the guest of his father-indaw, Mr. Wade Briscoe, on Blackwater....Mr. R. W. Sims spent Thanksgiving with his daughter, Mrs W. 0. Harden, of Kansas City, Mo.....Mr. and Mrs. Alford Taylor entertained the children ‘Thanksgiv- ing day....Mr, Jesse Smith spent Sat- urday in Warrensburg, Mo,, last week. ---.Mrs, Josie Lee is not 60 well this week....The Dunbar Literary Society had a spleridid program Inst Friday. :.-The Masons had thelr regular meeting Inst Saturday....Mrs. Rich- ard Tymon of Warrensburg, Mo,, was canvassing here last week... .Mr. Henry Williams of Columbus was in Holden visiting friends last Sunday. «-.Mr. Robert Jacobs of Kansas City is the guest of Mr, Eddie Dodd the past’ Week....Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murray spent Thanksgiving in. Kan- sas City with thelr son, Ralph Mur- ray....Mr. John Taylor, who has been in the city working, is at home on a visit for a few days....The North End Hunting Club was sur- prised Thanksgiving day by running LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. (By Mrs. 8. J. Anderson.) Mrs. America’ Saunders Contee oie By the death of Mrs. A. S. Contee, Leavenworth lost one of its best, known colored women, In fact, there is ont a woman who ever lived here Who In more jig known than Mrs Contee, having lived here for more than forty years, Mrs, Contee was a charter member of the Kansas City State Protective Home for the Aged and Orphans and an untiring worker for its support. She was also a char- ter member of the Good Samaritan Lodge and the Order of the Daughters of Bethel, She was a member of the Episcopal Church and a friend to all of the churches. Her funeral was con- ‘ducted by the Rey, R. K. Pooley of the Episcopal Chureh, and later from Bethel A. M, E. Church, Mrs. Contee had’ no near relatives, and owing to the absence of her husband, Sergeant James $. Cotee, in the Philippine Islands, was left alone with friends, who did all that hands and~hearts |could do in her last ilind’s, The trib- | ute to America Saunders Contee at Bethel A, M, BE. Chureh on Sunday, November 26, 1916: Invocation, Rev. | Rerace, Self; song, the ehoir; obitu- ary, 8. T. Jones; song, the choir; “As |I Knew Her,” Rey. J. W. Hurt; song, the choir; “As a Citizen,” Rey. J. W. Hurse; song, “Face to Face,” Mrs. Ada Montgomery; eulogy, Rey. A. J. Saunders; resolutions, trustee helpers, Mrs. M. Townsend; prayer, Rey. A. Simms. The funeral was. conducted by C. B. Carter, Burial in the family lost in Greenwood....The Silver Leaf Club of the Independent Baptist Church conducted an Apron Bazar and Luncheon during, the session of the District Board, the 23d and 24th, which was a grand success in every way; | Mrs. Lorena Poynter, president. . . Mrs. | J. L. Morse of Junction City, Kansas, and Miss Georgia Taylor came over to attend the funeral of Mrs. America Saunders Contee....Rev, J. R. Ran- | som of St. James Chapel, Kansas City, | Kansas, and Rev. J. B. Barksdale, D. | D, and P. E., of Cape Girardeau, Mo. were the guests during the week of Rey. and Mrs. A. J, Saunders of Bethel a. M. E, Chureh....During the three | days’ session of the Missionary Society {ana District Board of the Northeaster Association at tthe Independent Bap: | tist a grand time was had by all. There | were many notable delegates from all | Parts of the state....The Grand Rap | ids Club met this weekowith Mrs, Wal | ter Bush, on Pott street....Rey. R January of Holton, Kas., and Mr. Ben Jamin Jackson of Atchison, Kas., were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Walker the past week. ...The 0. B. 8 | Club met tlast Wedvesday with Mrs W. B. Carter....Mrs, Frank ‘Turner formerly Miss America Harlan of Den .ver, Col., ig in the elty, the guest o her sister, Mrs. George Jordan, e1 | route to Leavenworth, Kas. Mrs. Tur | per ae oe her sisters, Aa 0.4 | Taylor Johnson, in Topeka | ...@he Clover Leat Club met tas week with Mrs. George Smith, 31 be wih ‘Mr. Wil Norman a wi m tien ‘The ‘am | Junior boarés th ‘Qn two big gray wolves while out on a hant....Mra, Stella Combs, teacher of the Dougiase Sohgal, had & splendi ‘program at her schdol last Friday and was largely attended,...Mrs, Charles Pratt and Mrs. Orb King wete guests of Mrs. 4eorge Duncan Thanksgiving day....Mrs. Frank Duncan of Kansas City bas been visiting her mother-in- law, Mrs. George Duncan, for a week. Mr, Charles Pratt was in Wellington, Mo., Thanksgiving..on business, and had much success with his papers. He enjoyed the visit very much. Come to K.C. at Our Expense! Jones’ Christmas Fairyland Exploits this. a the ee Leek ee ever assembled Toy athe eabe s in cecing bo Si We Pay Your Opts chert ce aa oo and Back Home \VB Pear ee abc: AXA) \ chase up cit Pte ee tyKition LG a Ay LG ss, ath 3 rs fa ff —_— Fa ‘ p.m i és é i We r PES Sey at a aa ws: i ui . habe ite Wa) Si Te il> dib ad THE JONES STORE @ 12th, Main and Welnut r Kansas City’s Profit-Sharing-Store | MOBERLY, MISSOURI. (By Mra, W. H. David.) ‘The services at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church were largely attended, At 11a. m. the pastor, Rey. Swancy, delivered a glorious seymon, At 3 D. m. the laying of the corner stone of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, under the auspices of Western Star Lodge of Moberly, Mo. A large crowd was in attendance, ‘The collection was good. At 5:30 p.m. six condi- dates were immersed at the Second Baptist Church, ...Dr. J. W. Bailey de- parted for St. Joseph, Mo, to hold a revival in Said place....Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Lobbins of St. Paul, Minn., spent Saturday in the-clty the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Porter....Miss Mattie Renfro of Jacksonville, Mo., was a Moberly visitor....Miss Matilda Berry and Jesse Vaughan of Paris, Mo., spent a few hours in our city....Mrs. John Jewel of Paris, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vivians....Mr. Clifton McElroy of Macon, Mo., is in the city the guest of his brother, Mr. Chester MeElroy. VISIT “KANSAS CITY’S LARG- EST AND HANDSOMEST JEWELRY STORE” ° OPPENSTEIN BROTHERS 1124-1126 WALNUT ST. - KANSAS CITY, MO. which was a grand success in every way....Mr. 0, D, Bland and family of Dodge City, Kansas, have moved here for a permanent residence. Mr. Bland bas undertaken the manage- ment of Mrs. Mattie Townsend's farm, ‘Mrs. Townsend will spend the winter in the city. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. Roped eesthegl? Le tgrelbptecocieng The report from the Thanksgiving dinner at St. Paul Chapel, including the collection Sunday, December 3, netted $102.20, The captains, Memsrs, Owens and Kelly, with their helpers, worked earnestly and faithfully to make the dinner a success, and proud- ly reported $48.50 respectively... Rey, Harris, though feeling indisposed, conducted the services at St. Paul Chapel last Sunday. He preached a very instructive sermon Sunday night and as usual impressed. his hearers, :.+-The funeral services of Mré, Lulu Thatcher Berry, who died at 7:55 ‘Thursday morning, November 30, were held at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday, December 8, at 2 o'clock. She was a member of the Court of Calan- the and-the Heroines of Jericho, the latter having t@ services im charge. Mrs, Berry was run down by a motor- eycle few months ago and never re- covered from the injuries received... Mr, Charles Baldwin and Mrs, ‘Texan- na Gonzales were matried in Kansas City on last Monday evening.....Mrs, Lillie Lacy is confined to her home on account of iliness....Mrs, Hattie Kiver Js visiting her sister, Mrs, yuri ‘Tucker, and will remain until Christ- mas. Her ‘husband, Mr. John Kiver, spent last Sunday in Argentine, re- turning to his-home in Chanute, Kas., Sunday night..,.Mr. Buster Anderson had a hemorrhage of the lungs last ‘Thursday and his condition is grave. .... Mrs. Irene Watkins is quite sick. If you have trouble with your fget coal bor ‘oot specialist at Crossett’s. |} CROSSETT They will HOE. STORE “Make Lifes SHO B: OR Walk Easy” 1005 Main Street, Ask to see KANSAS CITY, MO. the new W. D. WALKER, Manager “Parkway” — finest for dress, service and comfort ‘ SEE MORINO FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Fine Line of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry A shnall deposit will hold any article 'till Christmas JOGEPH MORINO i 812 Grand Ave. _ Opposite Post Office LINCOLN, NEBR. By W. W. Mosely. Mr, I. B, Smith spent Thanksgiving at his home in Beatrice....Mr. Joseph Harris, formerly of Jowa, is in the city hopeing to locate.....Thanksgiving Day was observed quietly. Several Churches gave dinners and excellent programs were rendered. A. large crowd was in attendance at the Mt. Zion church where a program was ren- dered under the direction of Mrs, L. B. Moore....Mrs. Catherine Garfield and mother spent ‘Thanksgiving in Sioux City, Ia.....Mr. Wm, Woods has received the re-appointment as caretaker at Governor's mapsion by the governorelect, Hon. Mr Neville, ‘Woods has held this job -.bout ten years under governors irrespective of party affiliations....Mr. Lon B: ‘Thomas has received the appointment of turnkey at the count) jail under the new sheriff-elect, Mr. Simmons. .... Lebanon is making great preparation for their St, John’s day celebration December 27 which is to be « banquet. Word has been received that several Dersons from Beatrice will attend... .. LaCour spent ‘Thanksgiving with par- ents at Omaha.;..Communion ser. vices were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Inst Sunday evening. ....Mr ‘Tom Coleman and Company gave a dance at the Masonic hall Thanksgiv. tog Day. a a SHAN AOE SC emetek = 7 For Biscuits Fine 9 a : ae Se ee And Cakes Divine fsMERTHINGK § 3 5 | 2 MILLING CO. | Bakes Perfect Bread | & yh |. " @ I a i All The Time Poh if 7 LL a. Corn Meal Too aay] PATENT 4 ; - HARD WHEAT FLOUR. a ISMERT-HINCKE | “4NSas city.US"9 MILLING CO, @ pu A-FL osu)