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NO CITY MANAGER FOR KANSAS CITY In War or Peace The Negro is Loyal Hon. C. M. White Supreme Commander Will Speak The Sun Goes to 36 States and Canada. Are Your Relatives and Friends Getting It? VOLUME IX. NUMBER 23. In Wash. AMERICAN WOOD INSTALL ON FRIDAY N Hon. C. M. White Supreme C Kansas City will enjoy the rare treat of a public bapquet absolutely free for everybody Friday night, February 9, at Allen chapel. This entertainment will be given by Kansas City camp No. 5, of American Woodmen. A musical program of unusual merit, with the Bird Eye sextette and the Lincoln High School chorus, and several solos M. B. Hon. C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen. will be rendered. The chief attraction will be the address of Hon. C. M. White on "Negro Fraternal Societies, Their Achievements and Their Mistakes." Mr. White is one of the best posted men in America on this subject. He is a member of all the lead- Mrs. Clara E. Adams, Auditor of of Camp No. 5. ing fraternal societies, and supreme commander of the greatest insurance society among our people. More than $500,000,000 of insurance is carried on the lives of colored people by Negro fraternal societies alone, and one can readily see what a tremendous business force this is. Over 6,000,000 Negroes are members of the various A. G. Nelson, Clerk of Camp No. 5 Negro societies; the business done by nine societies and the number r of members involved make this the big- gest and most powerful institution among Negroes. The public should avail itself of the opportunity to hear the best informed man in the race on his subject. Officers of Kansas City Camp No. 5, American-Woodmen, to be installed at allen chapel Friday night: James A. Baker, commander. W. Lee Whibby, vice commander. A. G. Nelson, clerk. The Kansas City Sun Mrs. Clara E. Adams, auditor. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, recorder C. A. Franklin, banker. C. R. Groves, escort. Moses Tandy, sentry. William D. Lewis, watchman. Solomon Smith, prelate. Mrs. Sarah Perkins, chairman sick committee. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, Recorder of Camp No. 5. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, Recorder of Camp No. 5. C. A. Franklin, Banker of Camp No. 5. MAUDE CUNEY HARE, Pianist, in grand recital, and WM. H. RIOHARDSON, Baritone, at Allen chapel, Thursday evening, February 8, 1917. Both of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Hare was the pianist at the Coleridge-Taylor Memorial concert, and Mr. Richardson was given a prominent place on the program in the songs of Henry T. Burleigh and other well known composers of color. Admission 25 cents. Mr. G. V. Golden, the well known tailor, and Mr. L. W. Fair of Ogden, Utah, have purchased the Lewis Pool Hall and Barber Shop at 1609-11 East 18th street, and are having it overhauled, remodeled and fitted up in first class style. The pool hall will be equipped with the newest and latest make of tables, seven in number. The tailor shop of Mr. Golden, now located at 1605 E. 18th Street, will be removed to the more commodious quarters at 1611. The barber shop has been leased to that popular coterie of Tonsorial artists who will be the proprietors: Messrs. Henry A. Peace, Benjamin McCormick and H. T. Nealy. They will be assisted by Mr. T. D. Henderson, J. H. Broomfield and H. K. Love and one other artist to be selected. The grand opening of this de luxe establishment as well as the pool hall will be February 1st and the public is cordially invited to attend. An elegant rest room will be a new feature of the establishment, as well as modern sanitary baths. WATCH FOR THE GRAND OPENING. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917. NEGRO PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE DIES AT SPRINGFIELD. Springfield, Ill., Jan. 24.—No one in the large audience who heard William Jennings Bryan speak here last night, not even Bryan himself, knew that an opponent of his in the presidential race of 1896 lay dying less than six blocks from the state arsenal, where Mr. Bryan spoke. Virtually at the hour Bryan't meeting ended William T. Scott, candidate of the Liberty party in 1896, passed away. Scott was the only Negro ever nominated for president by a regularly constituted delegate convention, in which most of the states were represented. At the time of his nomination Scott was wealthy and resided in Cairo, Ill. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OR PROPHECY FULFILLED. (By Samuel Steele). Church Signs—Paul, writing to the young preacher Timothy (2)Tim. 4:1-4 in speaking of these latter days, tells him of a time when the Church "will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears" etc. Is it not true that we are living in the Laodicean church age? (Rev. 3:14-21). Is it not true that the Church of today is practically self-centered, cultured, rich; rich pay supplanting plety; influence supplanting power; form supplanting heart religion; given over to ostentation, display, pride, etc? This is a picture of the Church in the latter days, "having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." Today the wealth of the world is practically in the hands of church members, but used largely on their own lusts. Confidence today is placed in man's power, machinery, money—rather than in the power from above. Thes. 5:1-6; 2 Tim. 3.5. Religious Signs—2 Peter 2:1-2 tells us of the "false teachers" that shall appear during these latter days. There are thirty-two men in the world today claiming to be Jesus Christ, besides the many "prophets" like Dowie, Sanford, and others who have arisen making their claims. Have you considered the hundreds of false religions and teachers that have shown themselves in these latter days? Peter (2 Pet. 3:34), tells of the "scotters" who shall arise, and Judges (1:11-18) tells of the "mockers" who shall come and make light of the glorious doctrine of the Second Advent of our Lord. While the Bible does not give us any set date for the Coming of the Lord (Matt. 24:36) yet it does give certain "signs of the times" that we may not be in darkness "that the day should overtake us as a shifter in the night." 1 Thess. 5:4. Another wonderful religious sign is the return of many Jews in an unconverted state to Palestine, according to prophecy, which is to take place in these latter days. In a Literary Digest of 1907 we read these words, relating to the fact of the Jews returning to Palestine: "There are more than thirty colonies of Jews now in Palestine. One-third of the entire soil of Palestine is under cultivation. Forty per cent of the land in the district of Joppa is owned by the Jews. In the Tiberias district 75 per cent is owned by the Jews. All available lands east of the Jordan are being used. Twenty per cent of the inhabitants of Palestine are Jews. Jerusalem has a larger constituency of Jewish population than in the days of Ezra and Nehamilah. The Hebrew is a national language, being taught in all the schools. Every Jewish colonist in the Holy Land is an enthusiastic Zionist, even to the poorest of them contributing their mite to their further development." These phropesies also show that the Jew mainly is coming from the "north country" (Russia) which is literally being carried out, as Russia is north of Palestine, and the Jews are coming from that country. (Jer. 16:14, 15; Zech. 2:6). Floyd Webb, Negro, who in January 15, killed his common law wife, Effie Chaney, in a rooming house quarrel, was found guilty of second degree murder in Special Judge John A. Rich's court yesterday. The jury gave him a sentence of thirty years in the penitentiary. WEALTHY MAN DEAD. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 26—Ucnee Jim Young, an aged member of the race, died in the charity ward of the Oklahoma City hospital. Deeds and money in his pocket exceeded $50,000 in value. The above is the likeness of Dr. S. Montgomery of Dallas, Texas., the newly elected pastor of Highland Avenue Baptist church. He is an able preacher and every member of the Highland Avenue church is requested to be in the service Sunday at 11 a. m., as to hear him means much to you all. Dr. Montgomery is one of Texas' leading pastors. 1. Selection—"The World to Give".....Hayden Lincoln H. S. Orchestra, Leonard Fields, Soloist. 2. Barcarolle, (from "The Tales of Hoffman"). Offenbach Lincoln H. S. Boys' Glee Club and Orchestra. 3. Soprano Solo—"Sunlight" (by request.).....Ware Miss Ruth Price, Lincoln High School. 4. "The Lost Chord".....Sullivan Verdi Quartet: Messrs. Finley, Dimery, Dunham, Jackson. 5. "Serenade".....Shubert 5. "Serenade" ..... Shubert Lincoln H. S. Girls' Glee Club and Orchestra. 6. Soprano Solo—"O Divine Redeemer" ..... Gounod Miss Mayne Elliott, Western University. 7. Baritone Solo—"A Perfect Day" ..... Bond Mr. Edward Boatner, with 'Cello obligato by Maj. Smith. 8. Piano Solo—"The Fawn" ..... Chiminade Miss Irene Thomas. 9. Sextette from "Lucia" ..... Donizetti Verdi Sextette: Mrs. Dimery, Mrs. Shores, Mr. Finley, Mr. Dimery, Mr. Dunham, Mr. Jackson. 10. Folk Song Anthem—"Steal Away to Jesus" ..... Smith Lincoln High School Chorus and Orchestra. "Star Spangled Banner" ..... Audience and Orchestra. Health Day—Sunday Afternoon, 3:15—February 18 The Community meeting Sunday, February 18th, will be under the direction of the Kansas City Medical Association. It will be known as Health Day. PROGRAM. W. Lee Whibby, Vice Commander Camp No. 5. W. Lee Whibby, Vice Commander Camp No. 5. FATHERS AND SONS GET TOGETHER In accordance with the proclamation issued by Your Honor, the Mayor of Kansas City, Mo., January 19, 1917, that the week of February 4 to 11 be observed as Father and Son's week, a special program will be carried out during the week. All fathers and sons of Kansas Cit will get together at Bethel A. M. E. church, Thursday, February 8, at 8:30 p. m., in a great Father and Son's dinner. Admission free. Dinned 25 cents per plate. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. Mrs. Sarah Perkins, Chairman of Sick Committee. Mrs. Sarah Perkins, Chairman of Sick Committee. All graduates of the Lincoln high school are requested to meet Sunday at 2:30 p. m. to discuss a matter of vital importance. Please meet on time in assembly hall of Lincoln high school in order that we may conclude our affairs before the musical. * FOR SALE. * On easy terms, 4 new, modern 5-room cottages on Highland avenue, between 27th and 28th streets. Money to loan and insurance. D. A. Willis, 2610 Highland. ```markdown ``` MILLIONAIRE CLOSES BUSINESS TO ATTEND NEGRO JANI-TOR'S FUNERAL. New York. Jan. 30.—Vincent Astor, one of the world's richest men, was one of the chief mourners yesterday at the funeral of Mitchell Morton, the Negro janitor in the offices of the Astor estate in Twenty-sixth street. Not only were the offices closed during the services in Mount Olivet Baptist church, but Astor, the centire office force and several prominent persons attended the funeral. It was one of the greatest tributes of wealth to faithful services performed in a lowly capacity that the city has seen. Morton was 46 years old and was born in Virginia, entering the employ of the late Colonel Astor twenty years ago. ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH The revival at St. Stephen's Baptist church has reached the high water mark of religious fervor and the spacious auditorium is crowded nightly by seekers and saved. Last Sunday night the Editor of the Sun was present and he can testify that more than 1200 people were crowded into the church. On Tuesday night following, fully a thousand were turned away unable to gain admittance Dr. Hurse is preaching the most stirring gospel ever heard in Kansas City and is being ably assisted by his splendid choir under the direction of Miss Magnolia Lewis, and that queen of gospel songs, Miss Lulu Mai Butler of Galveston, Texas. Tuesday night a well known gambler was baptized and made a special plea for all his former associates to come into the Church. There have been more than one hundred converts and additions and the meetings will continue throughout next week. Everybody welcome, saint and sinner. Miss Lulu Mai Butler, the queen of song, and without doubt the greatest and most soul stirring singer of Gospel songs in America today. Now singing at St. Stephen's Baptist church each night in the great revival. EBENEZER CHAPEL. A great revival meeting is in full swing with a crowded house every night. Forty-five souls have been saved and added to the church the first eight nights of the meetings. Rev. T. L. Scott of Chicago, pastor of Grant's Chapel A. M. E. church, is the evangelist. He is a great and powerful gospel preacher and singer. Monday night of this week Rev. Scott received the sad news from his home in Topeka of the death of his father. He left Tuesday morning for the funeral, which was held on Thursday. Rev. Scott returned Thursday night and will preach for the next three weeks for us. Mrs. Mary Barber, one of the faithful members of our church, for over 27 years, passed to her final reward Monday morning of this week. Her funeral will be held from the church Sunday at 2 p. m. She was a member of the Deaconess' board for years. The Sunday school campaign has been a great help to our church and Sunday school. God bless the splendid workers. T. Buckeye, Ala.; January 27, 1917 F. J. Weaver, 1616 East Eleighteenth Street, Kansas City, Mo.: Regret to learn of the death of William Hopkins. His association with the work of the Business league and in connection with the last visit of Dr. Washington to Kansas City cause the members of the National Business league to feel a sense of good will and appreciation for his whole heart service. Our sympathy goes to his widow and we tender this expression of condolence to his fellow members of the Business league of Greater Kansas City. EMMET J. SCOTT Secretary, National Business, Negro Do You Know That Advertising is the Life of Trade and the Only Real Business Getter PRICE, 5c. Loyal BILLY KING SAVES WIFE FROM FIRE Actor in Htroic Rescue When Wife is Badly Burned by Exploding Gasoline. Mrs. Hattie McIntosh King, wife of "Billy" King, the well known actor and comedian, was severely and painfully burned in her palatial home, 219 South Park avenue, Wednesday night. Mrs. King was cleaning some of her extensive wardrobe prepara- tory to a trip with her husband to Florida. Quick Action Saves Life. The prompt action of her husband and other members of the household saved Mrs. King's life. Her hair was singed and she was badly burned about the army and legs. Mr. King managed to save nearly all the wardrobe after rescuing his wife from the deadly flames. It was first thought to remove her to the hospital, but her condition was too serious. Several doctors were called. Moses Tandy, Sentry of Camp No. 5. KILLED IN CARD GAME Negro, Probably Fatally Stabbed, Slays Man who Wielded Knife. Walter Gray, a Negro, was killed and Louis Green, another Negro, probably fatally stabbed in a fight over a card game at Missouri avenue and Harrison street last night. Green, who was taken to the old City hospital, declared that Gray attacked him with a knife, and that he shot and killed the other Negro only after he had been stabbed. William G. Hopkins, who passed away last week and who was one of Kansas City's most progressive, hustling, successful business men. The funeral of William Hopkins, worshipful master of Pritchard lodge, A. F. & A. M., was held last Sunday at 2 o'clock from Centennial M. E. church, Nineteenth and Woodland, of which he was an officer. The music was rendered by the full surplaced choir of the church and preceded the sermon by Rev. R. Davis, the pastor. Eulogies were delivered by Hon. W. C. Hueston, Prof. G. A. Page and Editor Crews. The Emanuel commandery, No. 25, under command of Past Eminent Commander Ned Carter, conducted their ceremonies, after which the Blue lodge ceremonies were conducted by Pritchard lodge, Past Grand Master N. C. Crews officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. LOST—Between Grove and Howard, on Twenty-fourth street, a hand carved silver pin with turquoise set. Liberal reward on account of being a gift from a deceased parent. Call Bell phone East 2747R. Order From Your Grocer Today NAFZIGER BAKING CO. "The Cleanest Bakery in the world" FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K.C.U.S.A. L & CHAPMAN d Millinery Seo, Kansas City, Mo. Phone East 4009 Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Save your combings, cut hair Id hat you may have. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly O. LIVE AGENTS WANTED FACIAL MASSAGE KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT CALDWELL & Hair and 18th and Paseo, Kane Home Phone East Scalp Treatment a Specialty. 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NELSON C. CREWS. --- BRIDGE WORK THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 These columns are devoted to any form of athletics interesting to our readers. Mort Shoecraft of Chicago, after twelve weeks' lingering illness, is said to be again on the road to recovery. Howard P. Drew, the famous sprinter, has fully recovered from his slight stroke of paralysis, an dis training to appear in a number of athletic meets this season. The Howard Alumni Association had a "get-together" meeting Wednesday in Andrew Rankin memorial chapel to make arrangements for the celebration of Howard university's semi-centennial. March 1, 2 and 3. "In the Levee" company with Princess Wee Wee, Slim Mason and the Wolfscale levee band serenaders have left for a tour of New England to open at Lowell, Mass. The Princess who "Walks the Dog." is a tiny but primo attraction. Liverpool and other towns along the coast of England are becoming conscious of a remarkable growth in the Colored population. They are coming from Africa and America as well, because owing to the shortage of men in England, they are finding plenty of work, at lucrative wages in all lines for which they are qualified. The annual meeting of the newspaper men of this country will be held in Nashville, February 7 to 10. The Nashville members, and there are twenty-five or more, are making elaborate arrangements for the entertainment of all who attend the sessions. The work to be completed covers a wide scope and is of vital interest to all members of the newspaper fraternity. A BAD ACCIDENT. Mrs. Carita Day-Bronson, the well known performer, met with a very painful accident last Sunday morning. She was in the basement of her home and was passing the furnace when the door over the fire box was blown open by an explosion of gas, the flames burning Mrs. Bronson's face in a terrible manner. The attending physician says that he can save the victim from permanent disfigurement, although it will be some time before she will be able to leave the house. THE AMERICAN GIANTS The American Giants began their spring training down in Florida last week and there is much speculation as to what kind of a team Rube will have this year. Our correspondent, in discussing the team, says: "The infield of Grant, DeMoss, Lloyd, Francis and Allen is the fastest and best yet to be seen at the beach. Charleston, the new outfielder, is pulling them down at a distance never before seen here. He is fast, covers a world of territory, is a good thrower and hitter. Allen is covering third in a way that he is sure to remain with the club. Barber, Hill and Duncan are playing their usual game, but had added much pep to their work, and when they do this, are in a class by themselves. Great interest has been thrown around three players that are now with the Giants—Dixon, the kid catch from Greenwood, S. C., has proven beyond a doubt that he is the best young player that has been tried out with the Giants in years. He is a good hitter, good receiver, in fact, he will be a regular catcher for the Giants, and one that the fans from the moment that they see him will never think of as a boy not yet 20 years old, but a finished catcher. Mc Dougal, the new pitcher, is showing marked improvement each day and much is to be expected of him. Tyree is the pitcher that made such a great showing at Indianapolis the past fall and he is sure to make good, as he is a good pitcher and will improve each day. SEEK MORE HUMAN RIGHTS. Montgomery, Ala. Jan. 24.—Considerable reading matter has filled the pages of the newspapers throughout the country during past ten months trying to ascribe a reason for the Negroes leaving the sunny southland. At the Emancipation celebration here on January 1 a concrete expression was given by thinking Colored men giving the real reason why they desire to leave the South. They claim they are leaving the South because they do not care to hear the cries of their wives and children for bread, is one of the statements in the resolutions. "Patrick Henry's craving for liberty finds a hearty response in the Negro. We want more rights accorded us as human beings" is found in the resolutions. It is clearly indicated that not only is he failing to have ample opportunity to furnish bread and butter for his family, but his longing for liberty and political and a more diversified economic activity is not being satisfied to the fullest. Believing that in the North these desires will be gratified he migrates northward. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. Wall Paper and Paints Begin Decorations earlier and avoid the rush and high prices. Latest Spring Samples shown in your home by request. We do all kinds of repair work. Guaranteed satisfaction. REVERIES OF AN OPTIMIST. (By Benjamin V. Longdon). The old family clock ticked monotonously, George, an industrious southerner, without relatives, was preparing his evening meal. He stood by the stove gazing into the ashes, now not more charred than his own prospects, for he loved the southland, but every path on every road seemed closed to the Negro; the gates of hope were barred. He walked over to the mirror that reflected a face the picture of health. He fondled a copy of the life of the late Prof. Booker T. Washington and was glad. And then he looked into the fire—a picture was being framed there—thirty years back—"one little hut among de bushes, one that I love"—father and mother—"George, never lose hope"—ringing in his ears. He goes to the door, looks out. It is a wintry night, but the stars are shining—Nature's optimistic lanterns of light praising God. He closes the door and thanks his Creator just for the joy of living in the north, where the spirit of hope seems to inspire every man to helpful deeds and noble thoughts and to the development of the best that is in him. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. (By Mrs. G. Young). Sunday was a great day at the First Baptist church. It was the occasion of the exodus of this congregation from the old frame church on the alley, into their new brick building. The work was started about August 28, 1915, and although oppositions have been many, success seems inevitable. Rev. J. W. Hayes, B. A. B., D. pastor, preached in the morning. Rev. W. H. Hill, B. S. D., pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church of Atchison, Kas, preached a very instructive sermon in the afternoon and at night the pulpit was occupied by Rev. R. Bright of the Soldiers' home. It was indeed a day of good things as $214.82 was raised and the outside friends responded most notably. The following orders came to our aid with the following amounts: Benevolence love $26.80; Good Samaritan $25; Daughters of Bethel, $5; Victoria Tabernacle, $5; Crystal Tabernacle, $5; Order of Covenants, $5; Rebeccas, $5; St. Mary's Court, $5; U. B. F. $2; S. M. T.'s, $5; Court of Calanthe, $3.65. Last, but not least the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem have put in a very beautiful art glass window, displaying their emblem, which indeed adds a deal to the appearance of the vestibule in which it has been placed. We wish here again to express our appreciation to those who so willingly answered our call...Mrs. Annie Johnson has returned to her home in Omaha, Neb, after spending the week end with her mother, Mrs. Emma Young, and sister, Mrs. Ida Strauth, on Lawrence avenue now...Mrs. Penny able to be out after four...Mrs. Fay Dawson, Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. H. H. Roe are still sick...Mr. Adam Tolliver of Kiowa street is very sick...Mrs. Amanda Weaver is somewhat better and able to be up...Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Atchison, K.s. spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George the First Baptist church Sunday evening...Mrs. Lizzie Oden left the city last week to join her husband, Sergent Oden, at Fort Riley, Kas...The Clover Leaf Art club met last week with Mrs. Shelton on Poplar street...Mrs. Goodwin of Third avenue and Marshall is not so well...The body of Miss Elnora Phillips was shipped to Leavenworth from Kansas City for burial...Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hill and children of Atchison, K.s., visited in Leavenworth Sunday...The Sun flowerBaptist church has called Rev Winston of Texas, to take charge of the church...Mr. Lewis Taylor Richardson sang one of his beautiful solo at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon and at the Bethel A. M. e church in the evening...Mr. R. J Winfield is on the sic klist...Mrs Anderson and sister, Mrs. Richardson are better and able to be out. HOLDEN, MISSOURI. Mrs. Ashley Taylor is very sick at this writing... Mrs. Winnie Pennington of Kingsville, spent Saturday and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. James Taylor... Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Brown entertained Mrs. Hannah Jacobs of Holden; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the former being the advance man of W. A. Brown's minstrels, and Mr. and Mrs. Minor Nelson of Odessa, Mo., last Sunday with a dinner. All report a pleasant evening. After dinner Mr. Brown motored to town with the party... Mr. Berton of Excelsior Springs, was in Holden on business last Monday... Mrs. Clara Jackson was fortunate in having the hog which was stolen, returned after the burglar had been caught... Mrs. Glennie Morgan's remains were shipped here from Kansas City for burial last week... Mr. Al Warnick of Centervit, died last Sunday and his many Holden friends sent many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Molle Allen of Douglass, Wyo. who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Ella Starnes, Esplanade hotel, left Friday night for Los Angeles for an indefinite stay. THE GREAT MISSOURI PACIFIC. A system of railroad that means much to St. Louis and the central west is about to emerge from the hands of its capable received. The Missouri Pacific, under the broad management of Benjamin F. Bush, has become a great system. If Mr. Bush is to succeed to the presidency, which seems but a matter of course, it is fair to assume that he will continue the big work in which he has been so deeply engaged to the end that the Missouri Pacific and the central west will become, each to the other, what has always been meant for them. There have been bad times in the history of the Missouri Pacific. It has suffered the sins of bad management and loose management. It has suffered from too much politics. It has suffered from unfortunate publicity. It was a machine at times when it should have been a railroad. Those days happily passed when Mr. Bush took charge. He astonished everybody when he took the lobby away from the state capitals and took the road out of politics. When he began to run the Missouri Pacific he went out on the line and ran it. He was not and is not a swivel chair president. He has hooked up New Orleans and St. Louis and the hooking process will continue until these great centers really know each other. He will follow his Sunshine Special relations with Texas until that empire will know only St. Louis as its metropolis. He will, if permitted to do so, make Denver and Salt Lake and San Francisco better acquainted with what we have here in this great central market. So the receivership termination of the Missouri Pacific means a lot to this city. In our judgment it means the beginning of a new and greater central railroad system than the middle west has ever known. MASONS TO ERECT NEW $100,000 BUILDING. New York, Jan. 26.—Plans for a three-story brick and limestone building to replace two houses now owned by the Prince Hall lodge of Masons at 204-206 West 131st street, have been filed by Architect Barnard of New Rochelle, and accepted by the building department. A temple of classic design, with a large ballroom, several committee rooms and a grand lodge room, all to be well equipped and well ventilated, are called for. Bell Ph. M. 4072. J. H. Simmons, Prop A. B. Go to THE ATLAS Steam Heated Rooms. 915 Oak Street Kansas City, Mo. DO YOU NEED MONEY? Working Man and Woman's Best Friend. 1507 East 18th St. (upstairs) Quick small loans on furniture, salaries and insurance claims. Strictly confidential. Bell Phone East 2766. TO SAVE YOUR CLOTHES go to SIMM'S HAND LAUNDRY ALL SHIRTS 10 CTS. Collars. .....3c Cuffs. .....5c Undershirts (wool). .....10c Drawers (wool). .....10c Socks. .....5c Handkerchiefs. .....1c White Jackets. .....10c Pants. .....25c Towels. .....1c Night Shirts. .....10c Ladies' List. Combination Suits.....10c Aprons.....10c Aprons (small).....5c Union Suits.....10c Drawers.....10c Corset Covers.....10c Chemise.....10c Skirts.....10c Night Dresses.....15c 1606 EAST 12TH STREET Home Phone, East 5067. ALMA SIMMS, Proprietor. News Older It Grows Better Over That Won For Itself Over New Patron Last Year For Details Write 1000 Pine St., Dept. G. St. Louis, Mo. ation name of this paper when writing. LY ONE as City records but one real, legitimate, ed Negro jeweler, and he is A. Wilson t. Half block west of Wyoming St. Mr. Wilson sells atches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: public satisfactory and proper treatment. As It Grows Older It Grows Better A Hair Grower That Won For Itself Over 4,000 New Patron Last Year For Details Write Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. G. St. Louis, Mo. The history of Kansas City records but one real, legitimate, competent, established Negro jeweler, and he is J. A. Wilson at 1616 W. 9th St. Half block west of Wyoming St. Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. Bell Phone Main 6248R. Colored People Intending to Colored People Intending to Come North or West--- Take Notice ditions. The problem and Write at close stamp Geo THIRTY-DAY Edward L The Monitor has taken up this m and is able to be of service to you. te at once for information and en amp for reply. Address, ditions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enclose stamp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. DAY REMOVAL SALE AT Light Company 1303 Grand Avenue 130 Come in and look our big assortment over. --- FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance con- Great reductions in prices on all our fixtures, to save expense of moving them. We are making such big reductions that you can't afford not to buy. Moving to Larger Quarters 1317 GRAND AVE. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN 63271 Agt. THE KANSASCITYSUN 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 1988, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 75 Three Months ..... 50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. CHURCH DIRECTORY Bethal A. M. E. Church, 24th and Fiora St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlson Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Char- leter. Tracy Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belle Woodland. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia Vine, Baptist Church, 1832 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Peking Star Baptist Church, 3311 Vine, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis M. James A. M. E. Zion Church, 1832 Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Hastings. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. M. Church, E. Church, 45rd and Prospect Place. Prospect A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Nab. Eighth, St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Boston, M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Riley. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. Solemon Baptist Church, 3rd and 6th. Quindarand A. M. E. Church, Quindarand, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rose- dale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland, A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland, South Salem Mission A. M. E. Church, South Salem Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart, Second Baptist Church, 2nd and Ruby, Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee, Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, M. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia, Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and T emont EDITORIALS. Even if president Wilson did not tip off Wall Street on his ill-fated peace note, he is to be censured for placing his denatured rhetoricals into vessels which leak. S. Okagoo Logemon, of Sierra Leone, West Africa, is editor of a new journal, the object of which is to foster a better understanding between the Negroes of Africa and America. It is now about time for the periodical "jim crow" bill to be introduced into the Missouri general assembly. Negro democratic politicians should be practicing their race saving speeches. Governor Arthur Capper, who is a member of the N. A. A. C. P., will, of course, be relied upon to veto the Kansas "jim crow" school bills. Judge Hughes will testify that Governor Capper is not a quitter. Women tubercular patients of Chicago coughed up a big protest when Mayor Thompson appointed Dr. Roscoe C. Giles to the regular medical staff of the hospital. Whereupon a prominent white woman club worker of that city boldly announces that the T. p.'s are a very foolish lot of sick people. The solo at Allen chapel last Sunday morning by Miss Etta G. Motin, daughter of Evangelist Moten, was magnificently rendered and there is no doubt but that she is a valuable acquisition to the musical talent of Kansas City. No finer selection of police commissioners could have been made by Governor Gardner than Messrs. Halpin and Ransom. They are both high class gentlemen, well known in this community and can be counted on to give a capable and businesslike administration to the police affairs of this city. The Editor, during his time as police clerk, was associated with Mr. Halpin, who was then chief of detectives, in an official way, and found him a fair, square, impartial officer, who treated both black and white alike. The Sun wishes the gentlemen success in their very difficult positions and believes they will give the best administration of police affairs ever experienced by Kansas City. To the Kansas City Sun—In enclosing my subscription for the current year, I desire to express my appreciation of the fact that the Sun is showing such improvement in its various departments month by month as to deserve t o be regarded as a literary necessity to greater Kansas City folks and their many acquaintances elsewhere. The poem in your last issue on the death of Dr. M. O. Ricketts, by Mr. Rosecoe Jamison, was worthy of Edwin Markham, and compares favorably with the latter's tribute on Abraham Lincoln. Respectfully J. DALLAS BOSWER. A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction Officers—1917. W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Dep. Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Junior Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Relief Secretary. P. L. Pratt, Cameron, Mo., G. L., 1st District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L., 2nd District. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION W. G. Moseley, 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. E, G. Lacy, T. E. W. H. Williams, Wm. Washington, Geo. Johnson, S. Myers, Edw. Thompson. Lodge Directory G Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets every 2. F and 3th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Wm. Hopkins, W. M. M. J. H. SPIEGER, Secretary. Rone Lodge No. 2. A. F. and A. M., meets the 1st and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Emmet Spruell, W. M.; C. H. Countee, Secy. G MASONRY Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 3rd Master Masons are welcome. W. H. Brown, W. M. Albert Wilson, Secretary, 1820 Highland. Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M. Lincoln, Neeb, meets the 2nd and 3rd Master Masons month. All Master Masons in good standing are welcome R. H. Young, M. W. 1315 Rington St, I. B. Smith, Secy. G MAJOR MASONRY Liberty Lodge No. 37. A. F. and A. M. Liberty, M. moe the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights in each month. William Parker, W. M.; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. St. Stephens Chapter No. 37. Royal Arch Masons, Liberty. Mo. meets first Tuesday in meetings. P. Wm. Capens, Records. P. Wm. Capens, Records. ```markdown ``` St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, M., meet the third Saturday night. Rothman, R., W. H. Rothman, R., Sec. V. NOC BROOKLYN CITY PINCER U B E ```markdown ``` King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third month 1833 Grand Avenue. 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 all Daughters and Sir Knights in good standing are welcome. Susie Dotson, H. Sir Eustace Eustace, Etta Pits, C. R. 1815 E. 17th Y. M. C. A. Notes Y. M. C. A. Notes Dr. Sheafe, lecturer, evangelist and singer, who addressed the men's Sunday meeting three times during the month of January, will be the speaker at the Sunday services on next Sunday, February 4. All who have heard Dr. Sheafe sing and lecture in the past will hail this announcement with pleasure. The membership of the association have been unusually honored during the past week by having two international secretaries, Dr. J. E. Mooreland, senior international secretary, and Mr. Mordical W. Johnson, international secretary of student work, visit their building. Dr. Moorland was able to stop only a few hours. During his stay he addressed the Lincoln high school and discussed important association matters with the committee of management. He also gave a round table talk to the secretaries at one of the sessions of the Secretarial institute. Mr. Johnson addressed the high school during his stay and held conferences with the students at Western university, Kansas City, Kas. The employed boys of the city are to have an opportunity to use the association building this year. Already the boys are showing that they only want the friendly contact of other boys. There are many boys in our city needing such help. Grade school boys are organizing into school basketball ball teams. The first game will be played Saturday morning between the younger high school and older grade school boys. The checker match between Mr. E. Jackson and Mr. E. Headley resulted in an overwhelming victory for Mr. Jackson. Score, 11 to 2, not counting four games forfeited by Mr. Headley by not appearing on the last night. On Monday, February 5, Mr. Jackson and Mr. W. E. Griffin will begin a friendly match. This will attract considerable attention, as both players are troublesome. Fans, take notice. The volley and basket ball league games were started in great shape. The first basket ball game, Bethel church team vs. Second Baptist Sunday school, was won by Bethel by a score of 28-13. The first volley ball game of the series, St. Augustine vs. Y. M. C. A. Outlaws, was won by the Outlaws. It is planned to play one contest each week in the league. A few dates from the physical department schedule: February 4-16—Interview and physical examination of new members. February 12—Indoor track meet of older high school boys. February 17—Indoor track meet of grade school boys. March 26-30—Resume of winter's work, including exhibition and tournaments. The public is invited to all these meets and events. FOR BEAUTIFUL TRY THE Betty & Sam's Little Corner —That when it comes to running a revival Hurse can't be beat. And that's no lie. —That a diabolical plan was laid by a bunch of young sports to catch a well known preacher in a notorious rooming house, but he was too wise. —That some men are awfully particular about what their wives should do and should not do, and at the same time they're so crooked they themselves can't lay in bed straight. —That a recent subject for discussion which brought out all the eloquence of the members of a certain literary society, was this: "Which makes the mos' noise, night fallin' or daybreaking?" and the meeting broke up in a riot. —That over in Chi, in sizeing up the fair sex, they call those from 16 to 18 years of age squabs; from 18 to 20 chicken; from 20 to 25 partridges; from 25 to 30 peasants; from 30 to 40 hens, and from 40 to 60 (especially when they dress like they're 17) buffaloes; and from these good Lord deliver us. —That the reason two well known young ladies are not speaking is because one told the other that her sweetheart wore her picture over his heart and when he was shot at by Colored People's 2427 VIN Explored People's Investment 2427 VINE STREET Colored People's Investment Co. 2427 VINE STREET THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN Mr. SOLOMON SMITH, President Will be in their new location, 2122 Vine St., after Febr Patrons and friends are requested to call on us in our tractive quarters, where we will be glad to interest and s People's interests are Ours. We have an addition to our very competent office for assistant, Mrs. Inez V. Chinn, who will be glad to give an attention concerning the business; also will typewrite your business letters and any other line of attractive typewrit to please and suit. Both phones, (the same as at our old location): 1011; Home, East 4011. Will be in their new location, 2122 Vine St., after February Patrons and friends are requested to call on us in our active quarters, where we will be glad to interest and share people's interests are Ours. We have an addition to our very competent office for instant, Mrs. Inez V. Chinn, who will be glad to give an interest concerning the business; also will typewrite your business letters and any other line of attractive typewrite, release and suit. Both phones, (the same as at our old location): 1; Home, East 4011. Will be in their new location, 2122 Vine St., after February 1st. Patrons and friends are requested to call on us in our new attractive quarters, where we will be glad to interest and serve. The People's interests are Ours. We have an addition to our very competent office force, a new assistant, Mrs. Inez V. Chinn, who will be glad to give any information concerning the business; also will typewrite your social or business letters and any other line of attractive typewritten work—to please and suit. Both phones, (the same as at our old location): Bell, East 1011; Home, East 4011. The following rental list for investigation: 2217 Michigan—2d floor, 6 room 2215 Michigan—3 rooms, water 1407 Howard—3 rooms, water, 2424 Flora—residence, 7 rooms, 2325 Woodland—residence, 5 room 2405 Vine—4 rooms, modern; 2 1708 Howard—residence, 5 room 1712 Howard—residence, 5 room 1641 Cottage—4 rooms, no gas, 1915 Howard—4 rooms, hot water first floor, west apartment 1829 E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, w 1821 E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, w 1815 E. 11th—6 rooms, gas, tol 2500 Highland—8 rooms, mode 1920 Paseo—3 rooms, in rear, 1407 Howard—3 rooms, water, w 915 Garfield—6 rooms, modern 11th & Woodland Ave.—12 apart rooms, choice, new and m DON'T FORGET THE NE 7 Michigan—2d floor, 6 rooms, modern. 8 Michigan—3 rooms, water and gas; first floor. 9 Howard—3 rooms, water, electric light; first floor. 10 Flor—residence, 7 rooms, water and gas. 11 Woodland—residence, 5 rooms, modern. 12 Vine—4 rooms, modern; 2d floor. 13 Howard—residence, 5 rooms, water and gas. 14 Howard—residence, 5 rooms, water and gas. 15 Cottage—4 rooms, no gas, 4 rooms. 16 Howard—4 rooms, hot water, furnace. 17 first floor, west apartment, laundry room advantage. E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, water and gas. E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, water and gas. E. 11th—6 rooms, gas, toilet and water. Highland—8 rooms, modern except heat. Paseo—3 rooms, in read. Howard—3 rooms, water in yard. Garfield—6 rooms, modern; 2d floor. & Woodland Ave.—12 apartment, 4 rooms, all indiv rooms, choice, new and modern except heat, each. DON'T FORGET THE NEW ADDRESS—2122 VIN Photos: Bell E. 1011; Hewlett F. 4011 2217 Michigan—2d floor, 6 rooms, modern. $12.50 2215 Michigan—3 rooms, water and gas; first floor. $10.00 1407 Howard—3 rooms, water, electric light; first floor. $12.00 2424 Flora—residence, 7 rooms, water and gas. $18.00 2235 Woodland—residence, 5 rooms, modern. $17.00 2405 Vine—4 rooms, modern; 2d floor. $15.00 1708 Howard—residence, 5 rooms, water and gas. $14.00 1712 Howard—residence, 5 rooms, water and gas. $14.00 1641 Cottage—4 rooms, no gas, 4 rooms. $11.00 1915 Howard—4 rooms, hot water, furnace. $15.00 first floor, west apartment, laundry room advantages. 1829 E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, water and gas. $15.50 1821 E. 11th—6 rooms, toilet, water and gas. $15.50 1819 E. 11th—6 rooms, gas, toilet and water. $15.50 2500 Highland—8 rooms, modern except heat. $22.50 1820 Paseo—3 rooms; in rear. $8.00 1407 Howard—3 rooms, water in yard. $9.00 915 Garfield—6 rooms, modern; 2d floor. $25.00 11th & Woodland Ave.—12 apartment, 4 rooms, all individual rooms, choice, new and modern except heat, each. $20.00 DON'T FORGET THE NEW ADDRESS—2122 VINE ST. Phones: Bell E. 1011; Home E. 4011. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2122 Vine Street. FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR SLAUGHTER SYSTEM and LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to grow hair in six treatments or money refunded. Grand Opening Jan'y 25th The Public Invited A guaranteed cure for any Scalp Disease. Manicuring, Facial Massage, Braids, and all kinds of Hair Goods. 1608 EAST 18TH STREET a footpad recently, it stopped the bullet; and the other one unfeelingly said: "Well, I'm not surprised at that, I knew all along it would stop a clock." 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. Investment Co. E STREET 2122 Vine St., after February 1st. quested to call on us in our new at- be glad to interest and serve. The very competent office force, a new no will be glad to give any informa- also will typewrite your social or one of attractive typewritten work— at our old location): Bell, East s. modern. $12.50 and gas; first floor. $10.00 electric light; first floor. $12.00 water and gas. $18.00 s. modern. $17.00 floor. $15.00 s. water and gas. $14.00 s. water and gas. $14.00 4 rooms. $11.00 er, furnace. $15.00 laundry room advantages. water and gas. $15.50 water and gas. $15.50 t and gas. $15.50 on except heat. $22.50 $ 8.00 Madam J. H. WARREN T 18TH STREET Bell Phone. FOR THE LATEST METHODS IN HAIR DRESSING. AND FACIAL MASSAGE Work Guaranteed. Miss ELSIE SPENCE 215 WEST 14TH STREET. Bell Phone. Grand 2661 PHYSICIAN and Office 18th Bell Phone office force, a new give any informa- write your social or typewritten work— tion): Bell, East .....$12.50 door.....$10.00 st floor.....$12.00 AGENTS V GOOD P 1122 VINE ST. 1011. T CO., Scal 253 Bell Phone, East 5177 HALL WE OBSERVE FREDERICK DOUGLASS' 100TH ANNI- VERSARY? Hence, Wednesday, February 14, 1917, let's all assemble at Lincoln High School, the Peoples' Forum and recount his eminent services to the race, the state, the nation. MRS. MAMIE HILL the Hairdresser desires to announce that she is now located at 2301 Vine Street and will be pleased to meet her friends and patrons. -- -- -- Dr. T. A. Fletcher Office 18th and Tracy Bell Phone Grand 792 Residence 1218 Michigan Avenue Bell Phone East 4101 Rooms to Rent FOR SALE—7-room house with gas and water, on car line, in Kansas City, Kansas. 12,080 down and $12.00 per month. Call Bell phone East 2540W. FOR SALE CHEAP—8-room house; fine location, nice yard. Inquire 912 Michigan Avenue. For rent—8 room stucco house, strictly modern furnace heat. 1606 Garfield avenue. For further information call at 2318 Michigan avenue. For Sale—Good piece of property on Eighteenth street for business site, Price, $3850.00. Call Bell phone East 2540W. Criterion stands for quality, 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 Madame Page's Criterion Hair Preparations YOU'VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST. Scalp Specialist and Manufacturer of the Criterion Hair Grower 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell East 1358w Kansas City, Mo. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City LABORING MEN'S BARBER SHOP, W. F. O'Bonnon, Prop., 558 Grand Avenue. A. D. TURNER, Barbecue Stand, 1747 Forest avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSER MRS. MARY W. HOGAN, 1006 Woodland Ave. Poro O Maniuring and Facial Massage. Bell phone, East MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair Dresser, 2732 High Bell phone, East 1346W. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 Woodland. XX Dresser. Bell phone, E. 5469W. MRS. DELILAH M. S. DOTTREY, 1102 Highland avenue Dresser. MRS. LUCY BENFORD, 1305 Michigan avenue. Poro Bell phone, East 2221J. MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, 1714 East 13th St. Bell phone, 3610J. Poro Hair Dresser. MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dresser, 1226 Vine St. 2820. CAFES. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th. Bell Phone, E. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, E. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 East 19th. Bell phone LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, B 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, B 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 511 Minnesas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. 9th street, Kansas City, Mo. Main 6248R. A. D. TURNER, Barbecue Stand, 1747 Forest avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. MRS. MARY W. HOGAN, 1006 Woodland Ave. Poro Hair Dressing, Manicuring and Facial Massage. Bell phone, East 2155M. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair Dresser, 2732 Highland avenue. Bell phone, East 1346W. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 Woodland. XX Century Hair Dresser. 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. 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. CAFES. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th. Bell Phone, E. 2214. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. 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. 445. 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. J. E. MILLER STUDIO. 1622 East 18th Street. Bell phone, E. 91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 (upstairs) Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, Wes phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine East 1011. Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres H. L. KINSLER, 918 East 21st St. Bell phone, Grand SHOE STORE. G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 East 18th street East 1328. MENT CO., 500 Minnesota Ave. Bell phone, West 1743; Home Igr. CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone Pres phone, Grand 2303R. RE. East 18th street. Bell phone. ERS. Nue. Bell phone Main 3398W. 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East Vine Sts. Phones, East 4349. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home RING. J. C. Banks, Prop., 1514½ East RING. 13th. Bell phone, E. 2691W. H LAIR DRESSER AND GROWER agents wante. Good money made. H GROWER. This is a wonderful can be used with or without straight paper box—one 25c box will prove it son that will use a 25c box will be matter what has failed to grow. GIVE THE STAR HAIR GROWER in need. Send 25c for full size box. e an agent send $1.00 and we will supply that you can begin work also agents' terms. Send all money to HAIR HAIR GROWER MFGR. Bet. Evanston, Ill. MONEY SAVED AT A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota Ave. (upstairs) Kansas City, Kansas. Bell phone, West 1743; Home phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres MINING G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 East 18th street. Bell phone East 1328. UNDERTAKERS. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone Main 3398W. 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 3398W. 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 7089. Res. Bell Floor 2381. ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP, J. C. Banks, Prop., 1514½ East 18th street. Bell phone, East 4939. DRESSMAKING. MRS. TENNIE LIGHTNER, 1712 East 13th. Bell phone, E. 2691W. A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER 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 THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. 1113 Clark Street Evanston, IL BOTH TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO for The Sun ations FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON Subscribe Now for The Madame Page's ion Hair Preparations YOU'VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST. FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY WHAT THEY WILL DO. The criterion, preparation 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. n Hair Grower nas City, Mo. MADAME B. R. PAGE and Manufacturer of the Criterion Hair Grow and Ave. Bell East 1358w Kansas City, M BARBECUE STANDS CAFES. FLORISTS. LAWYERS. JEWELERS PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOE STORE UNDERTAKERS SHOE REPAIRING DRESSMAKING ```markdown ``` LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO THE BROTHERHOOD CITY NEWS --- Mr. T. Melvin Gray, chiropodist, has located in our city and is residing at 1605 Virginia. Chaufeurs' dance Monday night, February 5, at Armory hall, Cottage and Vine streets. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. T. H. Johnson, 1909 Paseo, who has been ill with pneumonia, is convalescing, to the pleasure of her many friends. Mr. J. A. Davis, the hustling automobile man, at 1527 Walnut street, has purchased since April 501 old automobiles. Mrs. Julia Smith, 85 years of age, grandmother of Mrs. Josie Jones, is quite ill at her daughter's residence, 1008 Virginia. Mr. Lewis Taylor, the father of Mrs. J. B. Oliver, who has been here for some time, left Thursday for Lananon, Tenn. Mr. William Young died at his residence, 2926 Norton, Friday, January 26. His body was taken to Warrensburg for interment. Frederick Lyons, 26 years of age, member of Rone lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M., died last Sunday and was buried at Texarkana, Ark. The values in furniture, as advertised in this issue at the Emery-Bird-Thayer Co. represents actual cash savings to all purchasers. Mr. M. W. Webster passed through the city enroute to his home at St. Joseph, Mo., after spending a few days in Oklahoma City on business. Mr. James Palmer, who has been ill with appendicitis at his home in Maryville, Mo., underwent an operation last Thursday and is doing nicely. Mr. H. L. Kinsler, rental and real estate agent, closed a 118-acre deal in Montgomery, Texas, for Mary Anderson and Letha Gibson of 2125 Campbell street. Sioux City, Ia., Editor Crews—Enclosed find my subscription for another year. I enjoy reading the Sun, Oh, so much. Yours for success, Mrs. Georgia Grant. Mrs. Isabelle Daugherty of Chicago, Ill., is visiting Mrs. D. A. Willis, 2610 Highland avenue. From here she will go to St. Louis to visit her sister, Mrs. F. J. Brown. Mrs. L. A. McCampbell returned from St. Louis, where she was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. William H. Peck. She reports Mrs. Peck much improved. Mr. Fred Lyons, 1002 E. Eighteenth street, 26 years of age, and the son of Mrs. Katie Brookins, died Sunday and the body was taken to Texarkana Ark., for burial. He was a member of Rone lodge No. 25. Denver, Colo.—I am sending you herewith my subscription for the Sun and would suggest to every Negro that in taking the Sun one derives many hours of pleasure. FLOYD T. SMITH. The marriage of Mr. Will Burton of this city and Miss Myrtle B. Johnson of Fulton, Mo., took place Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kinsler, 1918 E. 21st street. Onl ya few friends and relatives were present. In the ad of Miss Elsa Spence, the popular hair dresser, the address was made to read 915 West Fourteenth, when it should have been 215 West Fourteenth. We regret this very much and trust that her customers will remember that the address is 215 West Fourteenth. Mr. John Capart of Minneapolis, Minn., was called to the city on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Grace Wilson, 2640 Highland avenue, Monday, January 29. He accompanied the body to Des Mines, Ia., Wednessady night, at which place the funeral and interment will take place. The Interdenominational Ministerial alliance will meet at the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday, February 7, at 1 p. m. sharp. Rev. D. A. Holmes of the Metropolitan Baptist church, will read a paper. The relation of the churches to the Orphan's home will be considered and harmonious action decided up and all pastors are urged to be present. The balance of the contribution given at Allen Chapel for Dr. Rickets amount to $5.95 after deducing the expense of flowers and funeral arangement it turned over to the widow, Mrs. Rieletts. NEL C. CREWS. The Adams Brothers of Beggs. Okla. were in the city a few days this week buying a stock of dry goods. The Messrs. Adams are prosperous merchants of Oklahoma and while here were called on by a number of the business men of this city, accompanied by Mr. Hayes Braxton, who entertained them while here. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness tendered us during the recent illness and death of our daughter and wife, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Maria Ellis, Mother. Robert Stockard, Husband Mrs. Jessie Stockard, 38 years of age, died at her residence, 1718 E. Eighteenth street. She was a member of the Pleasant Green Baptist church, from which place her funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p. m. Interment was in Highland cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, mother, two aunts, two uncles and a grandmother. John Simpson of Minneapolis, Minn., brother of Colonel Bob Simpson, arived in the city last week very ill and is stopping at the residence of his brother. On Monday he received word of the death of his wife, who was also very ill when he left Minneapolis. The body was brought here and the funeral will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Howard, 2453 Highland avenue, this afternoon. Dr. J. Alexander Lewis of Richmond, Va., was sentenced last Thursday to serve one year in the penitentiary. He was charged witt hsigning a certificate certifying a person as dead, who was still alive. The case was appealed to the supreme court, which sustained the decision already rendered. There were three other cases against Dr. Lewis, but through the efforts of the attorneys, they were nolle prosequi. Covington, Tenn., Jan. 26.—A remarkable story of revivification came to light in Constance last week. Mary Cleveland, who is estimated to be between 93 and 103 years of age, over whose body the local pastor was holding funeral service, suddenly opened her eyes and sat erect in her coffin. The mourners ran from the room. The woman was lifted from the coffin to her bed and a doctor called. She died a few hours later. One of the swellest affairs given in Kansas City was the opening of Madam J. H. Warren's beauty parlor, at 1608 East 18th street. It is the best equipped beauty parlor ever opened in this city and was largely attended Thursday evening, January 25th, by the best people of Kansas City. A leisure was given by Madame Slaughter Gamble of St. Louis on the care of the hair and facial massage and manicure which was very interesting to those present. Hot chocolate, cake and punch were served throughout the evening. Music was rendered by Prof Kirk Reed. A most unique and delightful affair was the party given by Miss Hattie Scott, 2838 East Sixth street, last Tuesday evening, for Miss Ruth Scott of Galena, Kas., who has been visiting in our city for the past week. The house was beautifully decorated and cut flowers and potted plants lent much cheer to the occasion. Whist was inulged in until a late hour, after which a delicious three course lunchon was served. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Crews; Misses Sopora Miller, Lillie Green, Hilda Graves, Ruth Green; Messrs. Thomas Watson Sage, John Lee Sage, Jewel Oliver, Oscar Knake, Luther Adkins Cross ST. JAMES' BAPTIST CHURCH. ST. JAMES' BAPTIST CHURCH. We had excellent service Sunday. The attendance is increasing each Sunday. The pastor preached soul stirring sermons both at the morning and evening services. We had seven additions Sunday, four of which were for baptism. The collections were extra good. We welcome visitors. The Graeco Art Club will give its fourth annual exhibit at Lyric hall, Monday night, February 12. Don't miss taking a chance on the beautiful Marsallie bed set. Only 10 cents a chance. Dancing, good music. Dude Knox orchestra. Admission 25 cents. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank Rev. Sage of Ward chapel for his kind and encouraging remarks; also Mr. William Lyons and friends for the lovely floral designs, and all friends and neighbors' for their kindness shown me during the bereavement of my deceased husband, Mr. Charles Henderson. MATTIE HENDERSON, 913 Euclid Avenue. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. The services were well attended. One addition. Mrs. Hannah Smith and Mrs. Alice Weaver are on the sick list. We hope they will recover soon. Don't visit to our B. Y. P. U. every Sunday at 5:30. Prayer meeting every Friday night, E. J. Hines, leader. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to sincerely thank all of those friends and neighbors both white and Colored at home and abroad who were so kind and helpful during the illness and death of our dear one Charles Jackson, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. RACHEL JACKSON, ALICE KING, NORA REYNOLDS. A CHILD'S CALL. (By Jesse Hynes, 10 years of age) Come to Jesus, sinner, come to Jesus. He died on the cross for you. You had better stop your mean ways, because God doesn't like it. Christian, do what's right, because God is going to call for you after a while. Just as you sow, just so you reap. The Church is waiting for you. God doesn't like Christians that play cards. He wants pure hearted Christians; Christians that do not play policy. If you are a sinner, stay in a sinner's place If you are a Christian, stay in a Christian's place. You had better run, sinner, because death is after you. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 3, 1917 Rev. Miss Mary Evans, the great spiritual evangelist of Chicago, fill, has been assigned the pastoral charge of Wayman chapel, A. M. E. church, in Indianapolis. Rev. Miss Evans, who is widely known in the West as well as in the East, is well qualified to hold such a charge as she has fully mastered theological course and pastoral training necessary to complete the work in Wilberforce, Ohio. Success has crowned women's labors in art, politics, Literature, charity and commercial tasks, why not in religious life? The world was eagerly asking, "Moses, what hast thou in thy hand?" What can you do? The Sun wishes our lady reverend every success possible to mankind. WESTPORT CLUB ENTERTAINS Oyster Soup and Wafers Roast Turkey and Dressing Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas Celery Jelly ...un SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The pastor preached a powerful sermon last Sunday morning to a large congregation. During the day there were 19 additions to the church, 12 of whom are candidates for baptism. At 3 p.m. the union revival services were held at the church. The women assembled in the auditorium, where Dr. Holmes delivered an excellent sermon. The men filled the lecture room, where Dr. Palmer delivered a splendid sermon. After the sermons the men went to the auditorium, where joint service was held. An address by Dr. Palmer White of the Southern Baptist church, was delivered. Thus far during the union revival, 452 have "hit the trail." The meetings are being held for the next two weeks at the Metropolitan temple, Ninth and Washington streets, Kansas side. Let the good work go on. ALLEN CHAPEL Last Sunday was an ideal day and many took advantage of it by going to church morning and evening. Allen chapel received its quota of church goers, who had the pleasure of listening to the sermons delivered by the minister, Dr. Thomas, from whose scholarly discourse there is always something to be gained. His deep insight into the gospel always carries one a step higher. There were three additions Sunday morning. Miss Effie G. Moten, daughter of F. F. Moten, the evangelist, sang a very sweet solo. Prof. Charles T. Watts rendered a violin solo. Start your children on the right road in life by sending them to Sunday school, commencing February 5. Father and Son day will be observed Sunday morning, February 11. A special sermon will be preached to them. The ladies of the Douglass Hospital club went in a body to Centennial M. E. church, Nineteenth and Woodland, last Sunday evenings and were given a splendid collection by the congregation to assist in their work of cleaning and replenishing Douglass hospital. The churches which have assisted in this work are St. Stephen's Baptist church; Ebe nezer and Allen chapel. The election of trustees was held Tuesday night January 30. The Senior and Junior Endeavor meet every Sunday evening at 6 p. m. Class Tuesday night. Do not forget the date of the grand recita by Maud Cuney Hare and William H Richardson in Allen chapel, February 8. ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. You are cordially invited to spend an evening with the Intermediate Society of the Allen Christian Endeavor league of Allen chapel, Tenth and Charlotte streets, celebrating Young People's day, seventeenth anniversary, Sunday, February 11, 1917, at 6 p. m. Program. Song, "Christian Endeavor Bright." All stand and repeat pledge: "Rely upon the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I will," etc. Thomas Topic..... "Confession" Boy, William H. Thomas Rev. William H. Thomas. Instrumental solo. Miss Syble Simon Address, "Personal Evangelism the Keynote of the Hour," Prof. William H. Dawley. Vocal solo.....Miss Alberta Bean Address, "Wanted, a Missionary Uprising Among Our Young People," Mr. R. Crutchfield. Address, "What Can the Young People Do for the Church?" Miss Hazel Capps. Instrumental solo. Miss Arline Jackson Address, "What Can the Church Do for the Young People?" Mr. Arthur Johnson. Song, "What Are You Doing for Jesus?" Offering and announcements, Misses Birdle Davis, Clarence Monholland, Lucy Turner, and F. Baker. "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." You are welcome. Come and bring a friend. F. B. Meyer, President; Otis McWilliams, chairman Lookout committee; Grude Baker, chairman Program committee. KANSAS CITY, KAS. By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson. Mr. Jesse Thomas has been appointed custodian at the court house. Miss Gaynell Johnson, 2009 North Sixth street, was confined to her home last week with lagripe. Mrs. Ida Lambright of 2015 North Third street, is still confined to her home from injuries sustained in a street car wreck. An appreciative audience heard a very eloquent address Sunday afternoon when Prof. J. R. E. Lee of the Lincoln high school addressed the Forum. Mrs. W. W. Ball, 1045 Freeman avenue, gave a very pretty uncheon last week in honor of Mrs. Morrow of Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Johnson of Winfield, Kas, and Mrs. S. A. Fitzhugh of 1514 North Ninth street. The Eighth Street Baptist church is a home to strangers. Come all. You are welcome. Rev. D. B. Jackson, the pastor, is preaching some very interesting sermons and the attendance is growing. The B. Y. P. U. and Sunday school are progressing greatly. The week began one of the most remarkable weeks in the history of the Metropolitan church. We are glad to say that large crowds and enthusiastic meetings are being held each night. We feel that we have been much benefitted and strengthened by these meetings. Services were well attended at the Metropolitan church Sunday. Rev. Holmes filled the pulpit morning and evening and delivered two interesting sermons. MAUD CUNEY HARE List with the Patrons and Patronesses. Stand for the best things that the race affords. ARGENTINE KANSAS ARGEN DINE KANSAS. (By Mrs. Ophelia Jackson). "He who smiles and laughs away The little trials of life today. Will live to smile and laugh away A greater trial another day." The sermon by Rev. Harris Sunday morning, January 28, from the text, "The entereth of the words give light and giveh understanding to the simple." 11 Psalm, 119-130, was delivered with eloquence and grace. It was a special sermon to the church and he spoke of how Christians allow impure thoughts to enter their minds and influence their actions. There were many expressions of affirmation when he so thoroughly demonstrated the thought by pouring clear water into a glass of black water, saying the black heart can be made pure by crowding out the impurities with cleanliness. .Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Weaver are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday, January 30 . . Mrs. Sarah Kelton, who has been sick for some time, improves slowly. .The Parent-Teachers' association met St. Paul chapel Friday evening, at January 26. There were about 50 parents present. Music was furnished by the Argentine Male quartet, Prof. Jacobs explained to the parents the term report cards and good citizen list and solicited a better co-operation of anything pertaining to the school. Miss Saunders explained the Good Look club and related how much the pupils have become interested in their personal appearance by mending their clothes, etc., since its organization. Miss Neely, Miss Saunders and Prof. Jacobs read letters their pupils had written to the superintendent asking for playground improvements; many were well composed and very interesting. .Mrs. Annie Alston is able to be about after an illness Jasling a month. .Mrs. Pansy Frazier is ill. MARSHALL, MISSOURI. (Py Mrs. A. N. Glasgow) (Myrs. Eugenia A. M. Glasgow) Mrs. Eugenia M. Wilson, the wife of Rev. T. A. Wilson, is quite ill this week.... The Sewing circle of Handy Chapel A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Laura Jackson and Mrs. Sallie Bynum last Thursday, January 25. A delicious luncheon was served....Little Johnnie Payne (Buster Crawford), who is ill with pneumonia, is somewhat better at this writing....Rev. T. A. Wilson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached two soul-stirring sermons last Sunday. Seven have been united with the church. Rev. Wilson has been ill for some time and we are glad to know that he is improving....The services of M. Calvary F. W. Baptist church were well attended last Sunday. Rev. Shaw, pastor, delivered two excellent sermons. Several joined the church....One of the grandest affairs witnessed in Marshall was a banquet given by Hannibal lodge, No. 20, A. F. and A. M. Friday night, January 26. A delicious three course luncheon was served to more than one hundred. The enjoyable features of the evening were music furnished by Mrs. Dr. Madison and Miss L. L. Moseley, and the address of Past Grand Matron Mrs. N. H. Kenneth, Grand Treasurer Prof. J. H. Kenneter of the Commandery, and other past masters. The M. A. M. Mrs. Dollie Sayles, presented the lodge $300, a donation from Green Valley court No. 70. The royal matron, Mrs. Lizzie Fowler, presented the lodge $25, a donation from Excelsior chapter No. 1, to assist in erecting a Masonic temple. Mr. Edward Cradock was master of ceremonies and did well. We thank the master and members of No. 70 for the treat....Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the North Street M. E. church. The district superintendent, Elder Wheeler, was present and a glorious meeting was held. Several were united to the church. The amount raised was $31.85. Rev. J. W. Jackson, pastor....Mrs. J. W. Jackson of Sedalia, has been in the city visiting her husband and attending quarterly meeting.... Queen Foster temple No. 139, initiated three members Tuesday night. We were along nicely with a membership of 112. Cleared at an an entertainment a few weeks ago $60... Rev. Hollins held services at the Secord Baptist church Sunday afternoon ...Excelsion chapter No. 41, O. E. S. held memorial services at their hall Sunday afternoon. The program was appropriately carried out. Services were conducted by Mrs. Lizzie Fowler, P. M., and Mrs. Talton Robinson, R. R. MME. A. MOORE, TEACHER OF PIANO and VOICE Also directress for the Dixie Jubilee Singers For Engagements, Phone Bell Grand 4337. 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. Guard Your Children Against Bowel Trouble Many children at an early age become constipated, and frequently serious consequences result. Not being able to relieve this is common in self-belowing children should be constantly watched and a gentle laxative given when necessary. Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets are especially well adapted to women and children. The Sisters of Christian Charity, 531 Charles St., Luzerne, Pa., who attend many cases of sickness say of them: "Some time ago we began using Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets and find that we like them very much. Their action is excellent and we are grateful for having been made acquainted with good products and good results in every case and the Sisters are very much pleased." The form and flavor of any medicine is very important, no matter who is to take it. The taste and appearance are especially important when children are concerned. All parents know how hard it is to give the average child "medicine," even though the taste is partially disguised. In using Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets, however, this difficulty is overcome. The shape of the tablets, their appearance and candy-like taste at once appeal to any child, with the result that they are taken without objection. The rich chocolate flavor and absence of other taste, make Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets the ideal remedy for children. If the first box fails to benefit, the price is returned. Ask your druggist. A box of 25 doses costs only 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhar,印 An Memoriam In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Annie Epperson, who was called away six years ago today, January 29, 1911. Mother I miss you everywhere, Miss your advice, love and care. A faithful mother, so kind and true, I always pray and think of you. You're not forgotten in my mind, To me you were so good and kind; How my heart is filled with pain, I hope some day we'll meet again, Sadly missed by her loving daughter, HATTIE M. JONES. 1106 Highland IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of James E. Davis and little James Leander Davis, Jr., who passed away one year ago today, January 25, 1916. He has passed beyond death's river, Left this world of pain and style, And has gained a crown immortal. Sadly missed by mother, Edna Davis; grandmother and grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Pomp Scott, and godmother, Mrs. Lettie Williams. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dear mother, Indiana Wynn, who passed away one year ago today, February 3, 1916. Again my mother's voice I hear, Sweet it is unto my ear, Be reconciled, my daughter dear, God is our refuge everywhere. Elizabeth Wynn, daughter; Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Daniel. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband and father who died one year ago today, January 30, 1917. MRS. MARGUERITE VERNON. MRS. E. F. LANDOR. REY, W. T. VERNON. If your home needs furniture This is the time to buy it All this month you may have unrestricted choice of our entire stock of Furniture at savings of 10 to 50% mery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ITE-WOOD DRUG STO Shayer Co. MISSOURI. RUG STORE Emery,Bird,Thayer Co KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE THE QUALITY STORE. Nineteenth and Vine Sts. (Transfer Point). with drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions and care. Our prescription department is one of the most in the city and is in charge of graduate, expre- ting and registered pharmacists. Other sunday at the same price, but don't have that re- quirete. Where your nickles and dimes have the most PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 6411 MRS. G. W. TUCKER Only authorized agent for NAME C. J. WALKER'S HAIR PREPARATI in Argentine, Kansas. Pressing, Scalp Treatment Guaranteed to Grow or Money Refunded. Bell Phone, Argentine 467. 3510 BARBER AVENUE. Separations on sale also at 1317 Independence A Peoples' Drug Store Northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and the B Prescriptions and sodal ment is one of the mote me of graduate, experience cists. Other sundaes ain don't have that refreshing dimes have the most cen 2293, BELL E. 641. TUCKER Agent for HAIR PREPARATIONS Kansas. Guaranteed to Grow Ha unded. Intine 467. AVENUE. 317 Independence Avenue Drug Store North Street and the Paseo 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. MRS. G. W. TUCKER Only authorized agent for MADAME C. J. WALKER'S HAIR PREPARATIONS in Argentine, Kansas. Hair Dressing, Scalp Treatment Guaranteed to Grow Hair or Money Refunded. Bell Phone, Argentine 467. 3510 BARBER AVENUE. All preparations on sale also at 1317 Independence Avenue. Peoples' Drug Store 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. PHONES PHONES BALTIMORE SHIRT STORES 8TH & WALNUT, 12TH & BALTIMORE 9TH & WYANDOTTE, 12TH & WALNUT RESHIRT RES 12TH & BALTIMORE TTE, 12TH & WALNU 4 BALTIMORE SHIRT CO. STORES ALL CORNERS 8TH & WALNUT, 12TH & BALTIMORE, 9TH & WYANDOTTE, 12TH & WALNUT. GOOD TREATMENT PLEASANT CLERKS "My Friend"— We wait on and satisfy more wearers of good Haberdashery among colored people of Kansas City than any other store —There's a Reason The Test By GEORGE ELMER COBB (Copyright, 1917, by W. G. Chapman.) When Wayne Talcott announced to his Uncle Hiram Lee that he was going to marry pretty Vera Duggett, and go to the city to get a position and start in with no capital except hope, ambition and mutual love, the old man scoffed. "Take your own course, independent of me," remarked Mr. Lee tersely. "I'll not encourage a nephew of mine to marry on nothing, nor a young chit of a girl, who has not got beyond the stage of impractical dreams and extravagant ideas." "But, uncle—" remonstrated Wayne. "Not a word! You have my ultimatum." And forthwith Wayne eloped with Paul and they settled down to wendel life in one room in the city. A mouth went by; no work, their little capital was exhasted. Wayne wrote to his uncle asking his indulgence. A terse response was awarded; "I have given my instructions to my lawyer Richard Dawes, Union building." To Richard Dawes, Union building. Wayne rather dubiously wended his way. The attorney greeted him civilly, but definitely. "You have been unfortunate enough to incur your uncle's displeasure," he said. "He has authorized me to make you a proposition." "He is very good," declared Wayne humbly, but hopefully. "Mr. Lec," proceeded the lawyer, "has a small farm which he took for A "And You Wrote Wayne to Come Home, Did You?" a debt in New Mexico. It has a livable house and farming tools. He wishes you to go there for a year. At the end of that time he will buy your crop at a liberal figure, and, if you develop the spirit of industry, will do something more substantial for you. "It's a rather dreary prospect, dear." Wayne said to Vera, "after all of our golden dreams." "Why not try and make it sunny?" suggested Vera in her bright, buoyant way, although the tears were struggling for expression. "I see nothing dismal in having a little farm among the flowers, and the trees, and the birds. Oh, dear, no!" And the alkali! Ah, there was the rub! Had Uncle Hiram known? Was he seeking revenge, or testing their patience and endurance to the limit? Except for a broken-down house and the fences around the grid ten-acre tract, the prospect was desert-like. Vera cried in secret and Wayne looked older, for a grim, set look had come upon his face, expressing a sort of dumb desperation, but determination as well. It was wonderful, however, how Vera adapted herself to circumstances. She accepted the hardships with a smile, she dismissed them with a laugh. She became a veritable expert housewife. She helped in the hardest tasks. All her former frivolity and pettishness was gone. She made of the rudest fare a luxury. Mr. Lee had sent to the nearest bank money to be used for farm equipment and supplies, but not a dollar for sustenance and clothes. The exiled but happy twain had to provide for that, and right cheerily they did it. Almost a year to a day Hiram Lee was seated in his comfortable library, facing his lawyer. The latter had just read a report furnished by an emissary in the West. It showed that all along Uncle Hiram had kept very close tab on the poor castaways. "And you wrote Wayne to come ONE THOUSAND YEARS HENCE Means by Which Others in Dim Future Will See Us as We Are. For ages men have toiled, loved and fought on this planet, yet it is for only about 4,000 years that we have anything like a consecutive record of what has been going on and the tale fades out into thin conjecture beyond that. It is now proposed to erect in Central park, New York, a million-dollar mausoleum, constructed with a view to enduring the erosion of the centuries, in which will be stored cinema films designed to inform future generations of how we live, the Detroit News observes. This age will leave not only comprehensive literary remains, with the vivid illustrations of the ordinary camera, but will register itself in shadows of reality so accurate that eyes which will open 1,000 years hone should, with any kind of luck, see us as we are. Imagine Caesar smiling into the lens; Cleopatra leaving her barge with home, did you? Inquired Mr. Lee, and his face showed actual expectancy and plensure. "Yes, they will be here next Monday." "Good!" nodded Mr. Lee with uction. "And you have attended to other details I directed?" "Entirely," replied the lawyer. "Better still," quite chirped Mr. Lee, and he smiled all over his face. "My system has worked, it seems," he chuckled. "I'm proud of its success, for it has made a man of Wayne and a loyal, sensible little woman of Vera." "When Wayne and Vera arrived at his home town an automobile met them at the depot. Wayne was dubious, Vera anxious over the probable greeting of Uncle Hilam, for his impulses and mysterious ways were, likely to take any whimsical test. Their minds were set completely at rest, however, when they were ushered into the parlor of the Lee palatial home. The best room in the house was awarded them, a regal meal, smiles, even jollity from Uncle Hiram. Then, seated in the capuccious drawing room, he opened the ball. "Well, nephew," he observed brightly, "let's get to business. I offered to buy your crop." "Yes, sir." promptly answered Wayne, "and I have brought it with me." "You've what?" demanded Mr. Lee in a startled tone. "Ive brought the crop along with me. It's in that big carpet bag in the hall. I'll go and fetch it." Uncle Hiram's eyes dilated as Wayne was gone for a moment, returned, and opened the carpetbag. From it he produced, a shrunken, crackled, diminutive squash. "What's that?" snapped Mr. Lee. "What's that?" snapped Mr. Lee. "The crop. All there is to it, absolutely. I'd better explain, I guess!" smiled Wayne. "You see, we planted lots of stuff. With the exception of some quick-growing vegetables, the sum and the alkali burned up everything. When the season was over, all that was spared was this, our crop." "But how did you manage to live?" asked Uncle Hiram in a self-condemnatory way. "We呼, I worked evenings shaving the miners down at their camp," explained Wayne. "My nephew a barber!" growled I the shocked Mr. Lee. "And I washed their clothes," added Vern, and she showed her pretty brown hands with pride. "A relative of mine a washerwoman:" grouned Uriah Hiram. "You dear!" and he kissed the pretty brown hands in question in turn. "I'm going to confess," he added. "Young lady, I have misjudged you, but, as it has turned out, that wasn't a bad start. Just after you became engaged to Wayne I heard a conversation you held with a girl friend, who repeated it. The lay-out you had for your high social life after marriage was dazzling. It convinced me that you were a thoughtless, extravagant—" "Here! Here!" challenged Wayne uproariously. "Wait till the last installment, young man, and see how it all worked out. When you two eloped, I saw that if you didn't start out right you'd run into a switch. Now, then, you showed sense, you made good. I am proud of my beautiful and dutiful niece-in-law, and—I say, my dear, it was a bungalow you planned out so gayly, wasn't it?" "Oh, Uncle Hiram, that was just a foolish girl's fond dream!" "Visions come true," pronounced Mr. Lee oracularly. "There was a white pergola, and a screened porch, and—oh, you opulent dreamer!—an automobile." "You'll make her cry if you keep on," warned Wayne. "She'll laugh afterwards," predicted Uncle Hiram gaily. "Very well, look at that." He extended a photograph. It was that of an exquisite little home, a bungalow. And there was a pergola, and an automobile stood in the garden roadway. "We'll go and see it tomorrow," announced Uncle Hiram. "I had my lawyer purchase it just week. Yours," he added to Vera. "Mine!" she uttered breathlessly. "And you can have your washing done, and my nephew may discontinue his barbarous proclivities, and—" But Vera's arms were about his neck, and her kisses silenced the further explanation of the good old felt who had given them their heart's desire. Invisible Ink Use unglazed paper and write with lemon, onion, leek, cabbage or artichoke juice. Characters written with these juices become very visible when the paper is heated with a hot iron. Milk or, better still, butternilk also makes a good invisible ink which heat will bring to view. An Exception. "Talk is always cheap," said the Wise One. "Except," returned the Mutt, "when you talk on the long distance telephone." self-conscious slaves trying to act natural; Alexander reviewing his armies on the screen; Columbus in the court of Isabella, with a close up of explorer kissing the royal finger tips! No digging up of burned cities for future generations of historians. We shall all be very, very dead then, yet it must afford the president, traffic policemen, soldiers and sailors and other fixtures of the film news a thrill of satisfaction to think that they may walk, bigger than life, before the vision of races not yet evolved and that the youth of unborn time will behold and sigh. "Ah, those were the days!" Overheated Air. A rise of temperature in the surrounding air diminishes the amount of oxygen consumed and the amount of dioxide discharged. A fall of temperature has the opposite effect. In addition, the overheated air forms a hot jacket around the body which prevents the radiation of heat necessary to keep the body in a healthy condition. With a sedentary occupation $n$ temperature of from 64 to 70 should be maintained for comfort and health. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 Caribbean Lands JSELESS Authority S Themselve ried To tifaid i cle in the J Medical assoc Paper Money comfort. The Sun h only the mo pect of the because the NEW MARINA STREET, MARACAIBO. COMPARATIVELY few travelers who have made the long tour of the South American continent care to continue the voyage to the several countries bordering on the Caribbean without a period of rest. They usually return to the United States directly from Colon, and possibly visit the Caribbean nations on one of the many winter tours so extensively advertised by steamship and tourist companies. However, to continue our sightseeing in South America we shall proceed from Colon to Colombia and Venezuela, and from the latter country voyage homeward via the Leeward islands to New York, writes William A. Reid in the Bulletin of the Pan-American Union. From Colon there are in normal times sallings of passenger ships once a week or ofter, touching at Cartagena, Puerto Colombia, Santa Marta, Puerto Cabello, La Guira, Trinidad and Barbados. Service to these ports is maintained by Italian, Spanish, French, Holland, English, and to some of them by American lines; the former trade to the various ports of Europe. One may cross from Colon to Cartagena, 280 miles and about one day's sail, by the steamship line and later continue eastward by vessels of the other lines. Cartagena, with a population of about 30,000, is one of the oldest cities of Colombia, and its harbor ranks as the best of the country. Passengers are landed at piers instead of by small boats. One of the interesting sights is the famous wall that once surrounded the city; it is sufficiently wide in places to admit a carriage and horses. Conches are available at about $1 an hour for sightseeing in or near Cartagena; and this drive should include Manga, Espinal, Cabrera and Pie de la Popa. Automobiles are growing in number, but the excessive cost of gasoline makes their use expensive. Other places which the stranger should see are the ancient fort of San Felipe, La Popa城, the tombs, Government palace, Palace of Inquisition and the several cathedrals. Santa Marta and Curacao. From Cartagena or Puerto Colombia, preferably the former, the traveler may pursue his journey to Venezuela by taking passage on a steamer of the lines already mentioned. If the boat selected calls at the ports of Santa Marta, Curacao and Puerto Cabello, the better of course are one's chances for observations of peoples and customs. At the former the traveler sees phases of banana development which has grown to large proportions within a few years. Santa Marta itself is an ancient town of 9,000 people. The Dutch island of Curacao, 50 miles off the mainland of Venezuela, has at times belonged to various nations; it is often a port of call for large steamers. Spanish-American history is closely interwoven with this island. Willemstad is the port and capital, and the governor of the Dutch West Indies resides there. A peculiarity noted by the stranger is the inclination or bending of trees and vegetation toward the west, a condition attributed to the constant trade winds from the east. As in many other parts of the tropics, the nights are delightfully cool, while the heat of midday is tempered by breezes. Curacao is a port of call for a Venezuelan line of steamers plying to Maracalbo. Maracalbo has 50,000 population, is located on a fine harbor on the northwestern part of Lake Maracalbo, and has an extensive commerce with interior regions, whose products reach the various ports of the lake by several short railroads, river boats, etc. GROWING OF COCA LEAVES Maintenance of an Extensive Plantation Demands Much Care and Work. The cultivation of coca leaves is very similar to that of tea. The bushes are kept at a height of four to six feet by severe pruning. Under the most favorable conditions of growth, such as the island of Java affords, it is possible to collect the leaves at short intervals throughout the entire year. Nevertheless the maintenance of an extensive coca plantation demands much care and work keeping out weeds and pests, thereby raising the production price of the leaves considerably. The general view of one of these plantations is especially pleasing. The light-green luxuriant foliage of the coca bushes, that carpet the rolling hillsides for miles around, contrasting with the dark green foliage of the trees of adjoining rubber estates, while all is surrounded by dark depths of virgin forests, makes a landscape that is beautiful indeed. From Puerto Cabello (port of the hair) the traveler may leave the ship and proceed inland by rail to Valencia, 34 miles; thence to Caracas, 137 miles from Valencia. Puerto Cabello, the railway terminus and port, has 20,000 population and has the most modern customhouse of the country. The placid natural harbor suggested the name, as so little resistance is offered that ships are proverbially anchored by hairs. Eastward, 65 miles from Puerto Cabello, lies La Guanita. This port is one of the world's picturesque harbors, with a beautiful background of mountains. Macuto, a bathing resort several miles eastward, is connected by electric line. There is a good hotel and many aristocratic Venezuelans and foreigners frequent the resort. If the tourist is fond of climbing he may follow the course taken from this point in 1580, when the buccaneers sealed the mountains and descended on Caracas. Through the Islands Steaming out of the harbor of La Gunita on one of the larger east-bound vessels, we pass along the Venezuelan coast for several hundred miles, occasionally catching a glimpse of the foliage-decked shore, but without a stop until Port of Spain, Trinidad, is reached. The island of Trinidad lies only 10 miles off the coast of Venezuela and almost opposite the delta of Orinoco. It is a British possession and, together with Tabago, near by, forms a joint colony, Port of Spain is the chief shipping center and has a population of 60,000; in recent years there have been many immigrants from India and other oriental lands. About 20 miles northwest of Trinidad lies the island of Barbados, another English possession and one also offering the tourist, in addition to interesting sightseeing, pleasant hotel accommodations. Excellent highways lead from Bridgetown, the capital, to all parts of the island. The old-fashioned windmills to be seen in every direction are some of the picturesque features in connection with sugar production. Codrington university, the oldest college of the West Indies, is 14 miles away; Bolling Spring, another sight visited by tourists, is 16 miles from the capital. During our winter months there is usually a large quota of tourists from the United States to be found at Barbados, the climate being especially inviting and salubrious. A number of the northbound vessels after calling at Bridgetown pass eastward of the group known as Leeward islands. Frequently the ship is near enough for a good birdseye view of the towns and settlements. The first island passed is St. Lucia; an hour or two later the ship passes Martinique in full view of the remains of St. Pierre, the town destroyed by the volcano Mount Pelee a few years ago; the next island is Dominica, with its quaint little capital, Roseau; Guadalupe, St. Kitts, and other islands are passed in turn. In order to stop over at the various islands the traveler avails himself of the sailing service maintained, which has regular sailings of steamers from Bridgetown. There are natures in this harsh world so titious, sensitive and helpless in themselves that the utmost stretch of indulgence and kindness is needed for their development—like plants which the warmest shelf of the greenhouse and the most watchful care of the gardener alone can bring into flower. Hopeless Case. The leap-year maid had just proposed, but had been handed the frosty digit. "I never thought," she sighed, "that you would have the heart to turn me down." "I haven't," he replied. "My heart belongs to another at the present writing." But Not of the Tracks "What is the occupation of the old man who is always asking at the library for books on Indians and Egyptians and Orientals and the like?" "He gives people tips on the races." A Still, Small Voice. "Our friend, Henry Peck, says he has a voice in the management of his household." "Yes, just a voice. That's all his wife allows him." Widespread Use of English Of all the letters that pass through the post offices of the world two-thirds are written by and sent to people who speak English. Weak Natures JSELESS FEAR OF BACTERIA Authority Says People Are Allowing Themselves to Be Needlessly Worried Over the Subject. To tiltid individuals a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical association on "Bacteria on Paper Money and Books" may bring comfort. The Sun has endeavored to present only the most reliable scientific aspect of the subject of germ diseases, because the usual hasty generalizations of science and baseless assertions which continually appear in print under the guise of scientific authority sooner or later redound to the discredit of real progress. An unwarranted skepticism is aroused and the distrust of an obvious misstatement unconsciously becomes magnified into a reactionary indifference to the better contributions of scientific men. The championship of half or conjectured truths inevitably acts in the course of time as a barrier to the very objects which are sought in public reforms, for in the end truth always prevails. Some years ago the Sun called attention to the erroneous idea that tuberculosis may be contracted by persons using the telephone mouthpiece which has been used by many others. We showed that the postmaster general of Great Britain had the mouthpiece on the telephone under his control examined bacteriologically, with the result of no disease germs being discovered upon them. The Journal comments upon the popular opinion of a few years ago that the handling of solled paper money was extremely dangerous on account of the bacteria that may adhere to it. The fact is that bank tellers do not share this aversion, nor do they present evidence of exceptional liability to infectious diseases. It has been positively ascertained and published in the Popular Science Monthly that paper money constitutes an unimportant-factor in the transmission of disease. While clean paper money satisfies our aesthetic sense, it has not been proved that solled money is likely to become a medium of disease transmission. With regard to books, it is the custom to disinfect them, when solled, by exposure to sunlight and air, but it is a fact that the hygienic laboratory of John Hopkins has not found germs of diphtheria, for instance, on books coming from homes in which children had been suffering from this disease. The fact is that the majority of bacteria found on books are the same as those found in atmospheric air, and that the colon bacterium, which is frequently found on the hands of schoolchildren, has rarely been found on the books they handle. There is really no material risk involved in the reissue of books recently read by consumptives, unless the books are obviously soiled, and even then the risks are very slight. Since, however, bacteria like the typhoid and diphtheria organism have been occasionally discovered on artificially infected books, there may be good reason for subjecting all returned books to direct sunlight before redistribution. Practically the danger from solled money and books is no more obvious than the danger from the mouthpiece of the telephone.—New York Sun. Great American Industry They are striking figures that the bureau of education gives in its report on the schooling of the American people. They show that 24 per cent of the population—a trifle less than one-fourth of the American people—are in school, either as pupils or as teachers. School, it thus appears, is our greatest national industry. And the proportion of brains, hearts and souls that this industry absorbs, in comparison with the three other leading countries in the world, is an inspiring revelation of America's thirst for knowledge. In Germany, the country that ranks next to the United States in the scope of its educational equipment, 20 per cent of the population are in school; in Great Britain, 19 per cent; in France, 17 per cent. In the United States there are 23,500,000 persons enrolled in various educational institutions. What an army of hope that is—the army that will create and guard America's future!—New York Mail. Material for Shoes For shoes what will come after leather? Cloth of suitable kinds may be used and rubber or similar material may enter into the product, but manufacturers seem to look most hopefully upon paper as the basic substance. Paper leather of attractive appearance, adapted for many purposes as well as the natural leather, is, in fact, said to be satisfactorily made already. In a German process, paper of long fiber is converted into pulp, suitably colored, made flexible with glycerine and non-drying oils and waterproofed with shellac solution given the grain of morocco or other leather by pressing in a matrix and finished with lacquer. The matrix is formed by taking an impression of the natural leather in shellac. Gum Arabic. Gum arabic naturally exudes from the bark of acacia Senegal, a tree native to north Africa, though other species of Acacia are drawn upon, however, yielding a slightly inferior product. Tragacanth is from shrubs of astragalus species native to Asia. While astragalus are common in western America none of them seem to be of value for tragacanth. The most shrubby local species is A. Brauntonii. All Under Our Control The whole scheme of our voluntary actions, all that we do from morning to night of every day, is beyond doubt intrusted to our control. And from our inmost consciousness we do know that, whenever we will, we can make ourselves execute whatever we approve and strangle in its birth whatever we abhor. Apple Growing Is Profitable Apple-growing is not the easiest business in the world, but it is one that is full of pleasure, and when conducted along the right lines, there is good profit in NEWS and GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON Capitol Traditions Will Be Upset by Miss Rankin WASHINGTON.—Since the election to congress of Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana officialdom here has been realizing that a new epoch has come in the nation's history—the epoch of woman lawmakers. It's just going Now Miss Rankin will have a seat of honor down under the speaker's eye. Then the cloakrooms—those choice meeting places for swapping stories, "quiet puffs" and sly "nips" while the dry and tedious speeches-go on inside. There is no woman's "cloakroom." There have been only Republican and Democratic. When a Socialist strained into congress, he could take his pick of the crowds he desired to lodge the time away with. They'll have to do some ripping and tearing away and rebuilding in the old house chamber. For now Uncle Sam must provide the woman's "cloakroom," where women's politics of the future will be made and unmade as they have been in the historic G. O. P. and Democratic gathering places. Officials Try Meals From Traveling Army Kitchen THE possibilities of providing hot and palatable foods to the marching armies of the United States were demonstrated to officials and employees of the war department the other day, when a free lunch was served to them coffee, soups and stews, and ovens for cooking meats and vegetables and baking bread. It is so fitted that no matter how rough the country the ingredients will not spill out while traveling. And when a hult is called the meal will be ready as soon as the troops lay off their marching equipment and stack their guns. The kitchen is being used abroad, and by certain United States organizations on the border and in Mexico. One of them for several weeks cooked the food for Battery B, Field Artillery, N. G. D. C, when that organization was at Fort Myer. The difficulty of getting hot meals to patients when considerable distances have to be traversed for each patient has offered a serious problem aboard naval hospital ships for many years. This difficulty, however, will be overcome when the new hospital vessel now planned by the navy department is launched. Dr. R. C. Holcomb of the bureau of medicine and surgery of the navy department has invented a steam table on wheels which will be installed aboard the ship. The steam table will be filled with hot food in the diet kitchen on the lower deck, rolled down the hall and into the elevator, and brought out on the upper deck, thence it will be wheeled into the ward and down the aisle of beds, the plate of each patient being taken from the steaming vats. The unique device first was installed by Doctor Holcomb in a hospital in Norfolk, making the feeding of several hundred patients a relatively easy matter. Vardaman's Big Slouch Hat and Long Black Cloak IT WAS a crowded Mt. Pleasant cur, capitol-bound. At Seventeenth and I streets it stopped. An impressive figure stepped aboard, with a great black slouch hat partly covering flowing, iron-gray locks that rolled over his collar, and enveloped in a long black proached. Then she gasped. And giggled. "Oh, mamma!" she chortled. "Do he have to wear those?" And she gasped wonderingly at his locks. The senator halted in his tracks, it seemed, while the crowd held its breath. Then he moved ponderously on down the aisle. Silent Sentinels Got Congressman Kent's Arctics MRS. KENT, wife of the congressman from California, has been supremely interested from the start in the work of the "silent sentinels," the suffragists who have been picketing the White House. Every day she takes "Oh," she hastened to tell him enthusiastically, "I took those over to the silent sentinels this morning. They are doing such wonderful work and it was so cold." Now the congressman is an ardent ally of the suffragists and likewise a good fellow. But after he had thought the matter over a while he half rose from the position in which he was looking under the sofa and spoke thus: "My dear, I want to ask you, please, to leave to me—and not take to the silent sentinels—my leather hunting coat, my for-lined gloves, and the woolen stockings which my mother knitted for me." The incident is typical. It has a bearing on the situation in hand. It shows the extent to which the suffragists' activity enters into many a household beside the Kens' today. Everybody in Washington is talking about the sentinels—either for or against—everybody is carrying to them or holding on to his possessions to keep them from being carried to them. Enemies are lined up side by side at the White House gates. A German woman came along and volunteered to hold a banner. Scarcely was she in her place when an English woman happened by, and suffragists let no one escape unsolicited for aid. On request, she, in consented to a banner. The next instant the representatives of England and of Germany found themselves in a common cause lined up side by side. to upset everything, including all tradition, this advent of the woman lawmaker. For everyone realizes that this is just the breaking of the "ice"—that more will come in increasing numbers in the years to come until woman lawmakers will become a matter of course. To begin with, the tradition barring women from the floor of the house after congress is in session is shattered beyond repair. Always before, there were "galleries" for the women. Now Miss Rankin will have a seat of Then the cloakrooms—those choice in "quiet puffs" and sly "nips" while the There is no woman's "cloakroom." T Democratic. When a Socialist struyed of the crowds he desired to lounge the They'll have to do some ripping an old house chamber. For now Uncle Room," where women's politics of the they have been in the historic G. O. P. Officials Try Meals From THE possibilities of providing hot or armies of the United States were d of the war department the other day, COOKING coffee, soup and stews, and ovens for baking bread. It is so fitted that no ingredients will not spill out while travel meal will be ready as soon as the trot and stack their guns. The kitchen is being used abroad, zations on the border and in Mexico. the food for Battery B, Field Artillery was at Fort Myer. The difficulty of getting hot meals have to be traversed for each patient naval hospital ships for many years. come when the new hospital vessel no launched. Dr. R. C. Holcomb of the navy department has invented a steam aboard the ship. The steam table will be filled with lower deck, rolled down the hall and in upper deck, thence it will be wheeled beds, the plate of each patient being unique device first was installed by Do making the feeding of several hundred Vardaman's Big Slouch H IT WAS a crowded Mt. Pleasant car, streets it stopped. An impressive black slouch hat partly covering flowin collar, and enveloped in a long black cloak reaching almost to his ankles. The crowd in the car watched with interest as he strode down the aisle. Everybody knew who he was. He was Senator Vardaman. That is— Everybody but one. She was a wee bit of a golden-naired chick, cuddled up in her mother's lap. She gaped as the senator approached. Then she gasped. And g "Does he have to wear those?" And The senator halted in his tracks, breath. Then he moved ponderously on Silent Sentinels Got Con MRS. KENT, wife of the congressman interested from the start in the fragists who have been picketing the MR. PRESIDENT WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE? THE ARCTIC "Oh," she has hastened to tell him enti- silent sentinels this morning. They r was so cold." Now the congressman is an arden good fellow. But after he had though from the position in which he was lo- d. "My dear, I want to ask you, pleas- silent sentinels—my leather hunting co stockings which my mother knitted f. The incident is typical. It has a hold the extent to which the suffrag hold beside the Kents' today. Every the sentinels—either for or against ing on to his possessions to keep them are lined up side by side at the White. A German woman came along and was she in her place when an English let no one escape unsolicited for aid, a banner. The next instant the repre found themselves in a common cause TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES Russia's death rate in normal times is higher than that of any other country of Europe. It is 41 a year for each 1,000. Loose woolen trousers for athletes to slip on over their scanty attire when resting, much as sweaters are worn, are a novelty. Canada has 23,000,000 acres in timber reserve, as compared with 187,000,000 acres in the national forests of the United States. Mendoza. Argentina. has 75,000 I honor down under the speaker's eye, meeting places for swapping stories, drying and tedious speeches-go'on inside. There have been only Republican and I into congress, he could take his pick the time away with. and tearing away and rebuilding in the Sam must provide the woman's "cloak-future will be made and unmade as, and Democratic gathering places. and palatable foods to the marching demonstrated to officials and employees when a free lunch was served to them in the south court of the state, war and navy building, where a two-seated traveling kitchen was set up. It took just one hour to prepare a meal of roast pork, potatoes, bread, soup and coffee, which was served to those who witnessed the demonstration. The fire was started at 11:30 o'clock, and the meal was ready just as the employees were going out for their noonday meal. The "kitchen" is a two-wheeled vehicle having two 20-ton tankers for for cooking meats and vegetables and matter how rough the country the inveling. And when a halt is called the troops lay off their marching equipment, and by certain United States organi- One of them for several weeks cooked by N. G. D. C., when that organization to patients when considerable distances has offered a serious problem aboard This difficulty, however, will be over- planned by the navy department is bureau of medicine and surgery of the table on wheels which will be installed with hot food in the diet kitchen on the sto the elevator, and brought out on the into the ward and down the aisle of taken from the steaming vats. The doctor Holcomb in a hospital in Norfolk, patients a relatively easy matter. Hat and Long Black Cloak capitol-bound. At Seventeenth and I figure stepped on, with a great ing, iron-gray locks that rolled over his wiggled. "Oh, mamma!" she chortled, and she gazed wonderingly at his locks, it seemed, while the crowd held its down the aisle. ingressman Kent's Arctics an from California, has been supremely work of the "silent sentinels," the suffe White House. Every day she takes them something to contribute to their comfort. The first day she went around to the White House she whipped off her fur coat and her gaiters for a girl who was not warmly clad. Since then she has been around with sweaters, hot bricks, and dear knows what all. Well, the other night Congressman Kent wanted his articles. After he had looked the house over he began to wonder, orally, where, O where, could they be? Mrs. Kent heard him. thus insistently, "I took those over to the are doing such wonderful work and it at ally of the suffragists and likewise a at the matter over a while he half rose looking under the sofa and spoke thus: use, to leave to me—and not take to the bat, my frilled gloves, and the woolen for me." bearing on the situation in hand. It hists' activity enters into many a housebody in Washington is talking about everybody is carrying to them or holdn from being carried to them. Enemies House gates. a volunteered to hold a bar. Scarcely a woman happened by suffragists On request, she, consented to the representatives of England and of Germany lined up side by side. A patent for cutlery made of bamboo has been granted a Japanese resident of Seattle. An instrument that measures the glare of light reflected from paper has been invented. For women's umbrellas an inventor has devised a strap to hang them from one arm and in the strap has inserted a purse for small change. Two inventors living in Portland, Ore., have patented an egg-shipping crate so arranged that should an egg be broken, it will not soil the others. A factory in Spain is making paper By MARY L. PARRISH (Copyright, 1917, by W. G. Chapman.) "That's 'Pollock's Folly!'" The bus driver never neglected to point to the house on the hill when giving information to new arrivals as to points of interest in the little town of Rackley. The house of graceful architecture, and spacious grounds had something of the forlorn look of a sightless person with its boarded-up windows, and the paintless walls, and locked gates completed the aspect of desolation. "No, there ain't anybody living there, never has been," he went on. "It ain't even finished inside. Some folks say its haunted, but I don't believe that, 'cause it's never been lived in. You see Stephen Pollock started building the house, when all of a sudden everything stopped. It couldn't have been for lack of money, 'cause that's his paper mill you saw just before you come in on the train, and it had been running steady for quite a spell before that. No one ever knew whether he was building the house to rent, or whether he meant to get married and live in it himself, for Pollock's one of them close-mouthed kind that you couldn't get a word out of with blasting powder if he didn't want to talk. There was plenty of offers to buy, but Pollock just said it wasn't for sale. He's in Boston now most of the time, and keeps to himself when he's here D. 1925 Marian Paused at the Door. and it's more'n ten years since work stopped on that place. "Yes, Pollock must be all of forty five now. He wasn't so awful young when he started to build. He's fair and square to his men, and they all swear by him." What was the mystery of the house on the hill? One of the passengers to whom the bus driver told the story later on came into possession of the facts, and here they are: Marton Burrows, losing both parents when a child, had been taken in charge by an aunt in Boston, who was totally incapable of understanding the romantic, high-strung, and rather self-willed nature of the girl. Though only in moderate circumstances, she sent Marian away to a fashionable boarding school to get her off her hands. The girl came back, prettier, more attractive, and if anything, more unmanageable than ever. At nineteen the art craze took possession of her, she had visions of a career, and haunted studios. One day she met Pollock, whom a young novelist had brought to a reception. The vivid, responsive nature of the girl appealed to the quiet, serious man. He managed to be introduced at her home, and it was easy to construe the meaning of his frequent visits. Marian grew to love the handsome, distinguished looking man, and finally said yes to his suit. Her aunt regarded the match as highly advantageous, and was correspondingly pleased. One day he told Marian of the pretty home he was building for her in Rackley. A shadow passed over her face. "Do you mean that we are to live there?" she asked. "Why, of course; my business is there. Why, dear?" "Oh, nothing," she said, changing the subject to hide her disappointment. subject to hide her disappointment. The more she thought of burying herself, as she called it, in the little town, the more distasteful did it become. Then it came upon her she did not love this man as she had thought she did, or she would follow him to the end of the earth. At this crucial moment Marco Torini appeared on the scene. He had sung at a great charity concert, and was the lion of the hour. His beautiful tenor voice was filling the studio when Marian paused at the door. The glory of it took her by storm. She seemed in such a spell she did not even join in the applause of the other guests. The young Italian's words and manner completed the fascination, and Italian went home in bed of dream, Mini, charmed by her appreciation, died in falling in love with her, Marian, carried off her feet by the ardent, romantic lovemaking of the Italian, after three weeks' acquaintance, sloped with Torinil. They were married and salied immediately for London. Strong, deep natures like Pollock's do not cry out with their hurt, but sinks farther, and stays longer for the repression. Beyond Marian's aunt and the few in Boston who had known of the engagement, no one ever heard anything from Stephen Pollock. Work was stopped on the pretty house, and the windows boarded up. Closed up, so, seemed the affectional side of his nature. He was not embittered, but he did not seek much the society of women. Still the men in his factory loved him. Menwhile what of the girl who had wrought this havoc in his life? In London Torini was quite as much the fashion as in Amerien. The round of receptions, dinners and all kinds of gayety which caught the young couple in its whirl seemed to the girl a dream of fairyland. They visited the great European capitals, and in Paris a daughter was born to them. Marlan was ill for some months, and when she recovered sufficiently to care for the child, she gave it most of her time. Very soon she found that her husband, to whom adulation and demonstrative appreciation were the breath of his life, was seeking elsewhere the satisfaction of his temperamental demands. Foolish women flattered him, and his wife became a third-rate consideration. Her life with him grew to be intolerable, but they were now living in his own home in Italy, and she knew if she left him they would take the child from her. At eight years of age the little girl died, and Marian then determined at all hazards to leave her husband. Marian had some valuable jewels, and with a little money she had saved, she left Italy, and sailed for America. Her aunt had never answered her letters, and she feared to face her. But she nerved herself up to make the attempt. She discovered her aunt had gone, and she was unable to trace her. It was nearly two years since she had returned, and Marian began to awake to the fact that her small store of money was nearly exhausted. She tried to think what she could do to earn her living. Finally she advertised for a position as a companion. Thinking her foreign name might be a drawback, she called herself Mrs. Torrence. The letters she received were most discouraging, but at last there was one which seemed promising. She called at the appointed time on the lady, Mrs. Cromer, whom she found in a boarding house in a good part of the city, Mrs. Cromer, good natured and middle-aged, impressed her favorably. "You see, it's like this," said the lady. "I'm going to live in a country town. I shall be all alone, and shall not know anyone in the place. I don't know of anybody to take with me. It's going to be lonesome and small pay, but you said it was mostly a home you wanted—" "Yes," broke in Marian, "that's it. I think I should like to go." "Pollock's Folly" had suddenly taken on a new lease of life. A force of workmen were going in and out, and the transformation was the talk of the town. The owner must be intending to bring a bride; but when the middle-aged Mrs. Cromer, and her companion moved in, 'tackley was again disappointed. "You see," said Mrs. Croner to Marian, "I have just the dearest cousin in the world. When my fortune went to smash, and he found me in a boarding house, he said: 'Now there's that empty house of mine going to rack and ruin, and you without a home—it's selfish. If you'll live there, I'll fix it up.' Well, I jumped at it." And she told the girl how the woman he had loved had left him, and the house he had meant for her had been for years too sacred a place to be ever entered by anyone. She did not mention his name, but the story set Marian wondering. "Isn't such a love a wonderful thing?" mused the lady. "And to think that girl wasn't worthy of it." "No, she wasn't," answered Marian, "but she was young and foolish." "Why, there he is now!" cried Mrs. Cromer, and the next moment Marinus was face to face with Pollock. Both covered the shock of meeting as quietly as possible with commonplace greetings, but Mrs. Cromer saw that something unusual had happened, and soon made an excuse to leave them alone. "I haven't any right," she said, "to even think you care to know, but—" And she told him the whole miserable story of the last ten years. "Oh, I came to know—to realize how foolish—how mad I had been," she added brokenly, "but it was too late." "Yes—too late," he said. And with no more words he went. It seemed strange to Marian that she should be living in the place which had been so lovingly consecrated to her, only as an interloper. She found herself watching and listening for the sound of his voice; but days and weeks went by and he did not return. One morning she saw in the newspaper which had just come in a notice of the death of the noted tenor, Marco Torini. There was to her no sorrow in the news, only a feeling of liberation. She went out in a secluded corner of the garden to be alone. Suddenly a voice broke the silence. Pollock's voice, speaking to a workman. She started to go back, when he strode up quickly, detaining her. "Marian," he said, "I have been thinking it may not be too late." Looking into her eyes he knew that he was right. Care in Tuberculosis. Living with a case of tuberculosis is not particularly dangerous if the patient and those around him will exercise proper care. Sputum cups or paper napkins should be used for all discharges of the nose, and throat, as well as for matter coughed up from the lungs. Handkerchiefs should not be used, since it is an expensive matter to destroy them, and washing them is not safe unless the soiled handkerchief is boiled immediately after use. The Turkey. "Though a little vain and silly, the turkey," Franklin said, "is a native American and a bird of courage." Had he known more on the subject he would have added that the turkey is both wise and cleanly and is never vain or silly except during the mating season. Can more be said of any other bird—or man? Condition of Friendship: "If you want me to feel friendly to you, you must talk to me," says Doc Frank Crane. If you want us to feel friendly to you, you must let us do some of the talking. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 Uncle Sam May Surprise 'Em At that institution the ship is commonly known as the Schofield, because Commander Frank H. Schofield was the first to suggest the type. In the strategic problems worked out on the game board the ship has led to some startling results. Because armor is not necessary for turrets, weight is not required for big guns, and as the craft lies low in the water it is possible to give American naval experts believe they can build a sea fighter that will astonish the world; it is a semisubmerged torpedo cruiser HAT is the next surprise that naval architects have in store for the world? only radically craft? regist any-ly be totally ships—somes prevailing These ques- in the New experts an- One of the did not long e that will be notice if debate on the genesis ussed. An origin and one of heavy states how calling into aperture in officer in eventing the she had a greater in her pre-aught type and to start apply to that but it was each other she had a greater in her pre-aught type and to start apply to that but it was not a ranges you effect or a Sir Percy inters with an material- of train- be talked to the other over to Eng-ere and we range to an a target at considered It is a well-known fact proved the submarine's reasons; First, because with effective gun power the difficulties of retre- attack, the submarine's the destroyer's rapid fire erwise the underwater be sped harmlessly under the ing, simply because the water than the submarin big vessel. The torpedo is ordinar- to strike well below a and therefore is apt to p the keel of a destroyer Captain Sims had in min novel battle craft was ting could get under it." There is another advance A ship so const- operate in waters where gunboats or destroyers Accordingly it would be character either to hide to run to cover when the ships were too heavy ag- Great Britain has four monitors, especially mod- offensive operations against on the coast of Belgium, heavy armaments have m-ably effective. However been able to destroy tha at Zeebrugge and the k doubt long been busy de- British attack. This probability in p tain Sims' assumption the ordinary was likely to h before the end of the pre the form suggested the able foe only for England certainly prove a very well-night any of Great ships. As with so many things defences no secret has proposed order of war said: Is it possible to modify radically existing types of battle craft? Has the naval strategist anything in mind that will be totally unlike present warships—something that will upset the prevailing order of battle tacuces upon the sea? These questions are asked by Robert G. Skerrett in the New York Sun, and he goes on to say that experts answer yes to questions two and three. One of the foremost of American naval officers said not long ago: order of battle tucures on the sea? These questions are asked by Robert G. Skerrett in the New York Sun, and he goes on to say that experts answer yes to questions two and three. One of the foremost of American naval officers said not long ago: "I believe we can build a ship here that will make the whole world sit up and take notice if we want to do so." This assertion was brought out by a debate on the subject of naval increase, when the genesis of the modern dreadnaught was discussed. An interesting light was thrown upon the origin and reason for being of that era-making type of heavy ship of the line. The disclosure illustrates how kindred forces may be at work in culling into being another and no less startling departure in naval architecture. According to the officer in question: "England has been criticized for inventing the dreadnaught type on the ground that if she had not done so she would have maintained a greater preponderance over every other navy in her pre-dreadnaught types, and as the dreadnaught type is far more efficient she therefore had to start even with other nations again. The reply to that is that she did not invent the type, but it was absolutely forced upon her. "In the days when we were firing at each other at 2,000 or 3,000 yards a dreadnaught was not a logical thing at all, because at those ranges you could use an eight-inch gun with great effect or a six-inch gun. But as soon as Admiral Sir Percy Scott showed us how to train gun pointers with his new device it changed the situation materially. His whole invention was a method of training gun pointers. "We applied it on our side and we talked to people on this side and to people on the other side of the Atlantic about it. I went over to England and talked to the gun people there and we finally, tentatively going from one range to another, found out that we could hit a target at 8,000 or 9,000 yards, which were considered enormous ranges in those days. "You cannot hit anything with a six-inch gun at those distances. It was therefore perfectly logical for them to build any more battleships except with all big guns. Accordingly, the all-big-gun ship had to be built. "We would have built the first one on this side if the authorities here had listened to us. England did not invent the all-big-gun ship. It was Admiral Sir Percy Scott who thought out how to shoot at long range, and the other fellows followed as a natural consequence. Big guns are the only ones that will do any particular damage at long range. "The present conflict has made it plain that in actual warfare the nation with initiative will have a great advantage, and Germany has undoubtedly kept her foes guessing. No one knows what she is likely to spring next upon her antagonists, but past performances hint at certain possibilities." Capt. William S. Sims thus describes a thoroughly practicable, novel order of battle craft. Its theoretical advantages are so evident to the experts that the likelihood of its appearing before long is more than a possibility. "If you build a ship of 20,000 tons that has nothing but a protective deck, and so flat that nothing could get under it, that only has two towers, one forward and one aft, to control the ship, and no guns at all, but armed with eight or ten torpedo tubes on a side, and capable of making 35 knots, I would like to know what a fleet "I believe we can build a ship here that will make the whole world sit up and take notice if we want to do so." This assertion was brought out by a debate on the subject of naval increase, when the genesis of the modern dreadnaught was discussed. An interesting light was thrown upon the origin and reason for being of that era-making type of heavy ship of the line. The disclosure illustrates how kindred forces may be at work in calling into being another and no less startling departure in naval architecture. According to the officer in question: "England has been criticized for inventing the dreadnaught type on the ground that if she had not done so she would have maintained a greater preponderance over every other navy in her pre-dreadnaught types, and as the dreadnaught type is far more efficient she therefore had to start even with other nations again. The reply to that is that she did not invent the type, but it was absolutely forced upon her. "In the days when we were firing at each other at 2,000 or 3,000 yards a dreadnaught was not a logical thing at all, because at those ranges you could use an eight-inch gun with great effect or a six-inch gun. But as soon as Admiral Sir Percy Scott showed us how to train gun pointers with his new device it changed the situation materially. His whole invention was a method of training gun pointers. "We applied it on our side and we talked to people on this side and to people on the other side of the Atlantic about it. I went over to England and talked to the gun people there and we finally, tentatively going from one range to another, found out that we could hit a target at 8,000 or 9,000 yards, which were considered enormous ranges in those days. "You cannot hit anything with a six-inch gun at those distances. It was therefore perfectly illogical for them to build any more battleships except with all big guns. Accordingly, the big-gun ship had to be built. "We would have built the first one on this side if the authorities here had listened to us. England did not invent the all-big-gun ship. It was Admiral Sir Percy Scott who thought out how to shoot at long range, and the other fellows followed as a natural consequence. Big guns are the only ones that will do any particular damage at long range. "The present conflict has made it plain that in actual warfare the nation with initiative will have a great advantage, and Germany has undoubtedly kept her foes guessing. No one knows what she is likely to spring next upon her antagonists, but past performances hint at certain possibilities." does a thor- ble craft. Its to the ex- ring before "She would carry two which the ship could used in case the other would be of sufficient sh maneuver the craft. H armored so that it can close to her deck as to a She could be armed wi her side and she could pedoes for each one of At the Naval War coll given this suggestion n E FOOTLIGHTS Capt. William S. Sims thus describes a thoroughly practicable, novel order of battle craft. Its theoretical advantages are so evident to the experts that the likelihood of its appearing before long is more than a possibility. "If you build a ship of 20,000 tons that has nothing but a protective deck, and so flat that nothing could get under it, that only has two towers, one forward and one aft, to control the ship, and no guns at all, but armed with eight or ten torpedo tubes on a side, and capable of making 35 knots, I would like to know what a fleet LURE OF THE FOOTLIGHTS year the applications for relief to the actors' fund averaged 200 a week, or 10,000 for the year. One in four asking for charity! It is probably a higher casualty rate than any other occupation can show. What is the reason for this sad state of affairs? Seymour Hicks has given it in "Twenty-four Years of an Actor's Life." It is at the same time a reason and a rejoinder: --- --- W Seems to Be So Great That Few Are Able to Tear Themselves Away From Them. The drain on the actor's income is heavy. Expensive tastes are forced upon him when he is at work, and are hard to throw off when he is idle. In 1915, the writer estimates, there were 40,000 persons in the United States engaged in the "show" business. In that could do when one of them comes down in its midst," he says. "There would be nothing to hurt if you did happen to hit her, and she could fire all the torpedoes she wants to at you. One of our young officers recommended a vessel of that type. Natural conservatism on the part of the older men who control the upper end of all services; and it is the natural conservatism of large bodies that control our government—stands in the way of just such a proposition; those men do not quite like the radical idea. But just the same one of those novel craft will pop up one of these days; and for all we know it will come out of Wilhelmshaven before this war is over." It is a well-known fact that the destroyer has proved the submarine's worst enemy, and for two reasons: First, because of its speed, combined with effective gun power; and second, owing to the difficulties of retaliation through torpedo attack, the submarine's only sufficient answer to the destroyer's rapid fireers. More often than otherwise the underwater boat's principal weapon has sped harmlessly under the destroyer without scoring, simply because the destroyer draws far less water than the submarine's intended quarry, the big vessel. The torpedo is ordinarily set to run deep enough to strike well below a large ship's armor belt, and therefore is apt to pass without hitting below the keel of a destroyer. It was this idea that Captain Sims had in mind when he said that the novel battle craft was to be built so that "nothing could get under it." There is another advantage, too, in this arrangement. A ship so constructed would be able to operate in waters where ordinarily only light boats or destroyers could maneuver in safety. Accordingly it would be easy for a craft of this character either to hide where least expected or to run to cover when the odds offered by armored ships were too heavy against her. Great Britain has found is necessary to utilize monitors, especially modified for the work, in her offensive operations against the German positions on the coast of Belgium. Shallow draft and fairly heavy armaments have made these vessels reasonably effective. However, the monitors have not been able to destroy the German naval station at Zeebrugge and the kaiser's designers have no doubt long been busy devising a naval foil to the British attack. This probability in part is warrant for Captain Sims' assumption that something out of the ordinary was likely to issue from Wilhelmshaven before the end of the present struggle. It is takes the form suggested the ship will not be a formidable foe only for England's monitors, but it would certainly prove a very dangerous antagonist for well-nigh any of Great Britain's heavy fighting ships. As with so many things concerning our national defences no secret has been made here of this proposed order of war craft. Captain Sims has said: It is a well-known fact that the destroyer has proved the submarine's worst enemy, and for two reasons: First, because of its speed, combined with effective gun power; and second, owing to the difficulties of retaliation through torpedo attack, the submarine's only sufficient answer to the destroyer's rapid fires. More often than otherwise the underwater boat's principal weapon has sped harmlessly under the destroyer without scoring, simply because the destroyer draws far less water than the submarine's intended quarry, the big vessel. The torpedo is ordinarily set to run deep enough to strike well below a large ship's armor belt, and therefore is apt to pass without hitting below the keel of a destroyer. It was this idea that Captain Sims had in mind when he said that the novel battle craft was to be built so that "nothing could get under it." There is another advantage, too, in this arrangement. A ship so constructed would be able to operate in waters where ordinarily only light gunboats or destroyers could maneuver in safety. Accordingly it would be easy for a craft of this character either to hide where least expected or to run to cover when the odds offered by armored ships were too heavy against her. Great Britain has found is necessary to utilize monitors, especially modified for the work, in her offensive operations against the German positions on the coast of Belgium. Shallow draft and fairly heavy armaments have made these vessels reasonably effective. However, the monitors have not been able to destroy the German naval station at Zeebrugge and the kaiser's designers have no doubt long been busy devising a naval foil to the British attack. This probability in part is warrant for Captain Sims' assumption that something out of the ordinary was likely to issue from Wilhelmshaven before the end of the present struggle. It is takes the form suggested the ship will not be a formidable foe only for England's monitors, but it would certainly prove a very dangerous antagonist for well-nigh any of Great Britain's heavy fighting ships. As with so many things concerning our national defences no secret has been made here of this proposed order of war craft. Captain Sims has said: "It has been before our people for a long white. It has been discussed at the War college and papers have been written on it." Foreigners have undoubtedly made themselves familiar with everything that has been given out about the ship and certainly the type would go a long way toward offsetting the disadvantage in numbers under which the German fleet labors. Moreover, there are economic reasons why a fighting ship of this peculiar type would comment itself especially to a people circumstanced as are the Germans now. As Captain Sims says: "I have always believed that a vessel could be designed in that way without any necessity for a waste of side armor, because she would have nothing above her water line to protect; that is, substantially nothing. She would have no turrets, which cost so much in weight, and she would have no big guns, which cost in the weight of the gun, ammunition, etc. "She would carry two towers, from either of which the ship could be controlled; One to be used in case the other was knocked out. They would be of sufficient size to hold the people who maneuver the craft. Her smoke pipe would be armored so that it could not be shot away so close to her deck as to do any particular damage. She could be armed with eight torpedo tubes on her side and she could carry a great many torpedoes for each one of those tubes." At the Naval War college strategic experts have given this suggestion numerous theoretical tests. "She would carry two towers, from either of which the ship could be controlled: One to be used in case the other was knocked out. They would be of sufficient size to hold the people who maneuver the craft. Her smoke pipe would be armored so that it could not be shot away so close to her deck as to do any particular damage. She could be armed with eight torpedo tubes on her side and she could carry a great many torpedoes for each one of those tubes." At the Naval War college strategic experts have given this suggestion numerous theoretical tests. --- of its speed, combined and, second, owing to relation through torpedo only sufficient answer to s. More often than oth- nate's principal weapon has the destroyer without scor- destroyer draws far less me's intended quarry, the ly set to run deep enough large ship's armor belt, less without hitting below It was this idea that when he said that the be built so that "noth- rage, too, in this arran- celed would be able to be ordinarily only light maneuver in safety. easy for a craft of this where least expected or holds offered by armored inst her. d is necessary to utilize fied for the work, in her must the German positions Shallow draft and fairly made these vessels reason, the monitors have not the German naval station adler's designers have no nising a naval foll to the art is warrant for Capa- tion something out of the issue from Wilhelmshaven sent struggle. It is takes ship will not be a formid- l's monitors, but it would dangerous antagonist for Britain's heavy fighting is concerning our national been made here of this craft. Captain Sims has It is not that there long range the big gun capped or the weath dives below holds its speeds on It is for almost ex- tent that might fires inter- with armed Success upon gainl wind and weather, wander wrist to say, t of the end from his leave of his foe, a while or and the sp It is not advantage- hing upes field, lying 55 km in this pan full speed higher abe- herself The parties is the nortice office to get in- tact and the for- d and kicks over the slow 20 km spray will because it Instead the situa to towers, from either of the controlled: One to be was knocked out. They to hold the people who er smoke pipe would be did not be shot away so do any particular damage. eight torpedo tubes on carry a great many tor- those tubes." large strategic experts have numerous theoretical tests. do it no despite su- limits." Because terned after have to be bion. Even it would bring his every one more form ing project "Is the stage the only profession which is appalling for its failures? Are not all professions equally so for the failures that are necessarily in them? No; for the morass to which that will-o-the-wisp, the footlights, leads on its victims is one, perhaps, which has no equal. Men may throw aside the sword for the barrister's wig, the literary career for that of the mining expert, the position of a younger son at home for the church militant abroad. But once let a man hear a round of applause for an individual effort, let him Because armor is not necessary for turrets, weight is not required for big guns, and as the craft lies low in the water it is possible to give her a very effective defense against subaqueous attack, and it is feasible to subdivide her below the water line into many compartments, the very number serving to localize damage. Accordingly the Schofield is assumed to be proof against torpedo attack, while above water her protective deck and sturdy sides would stand off shots even from the largest guns because of the glancing blows that hostile projectiles would strike. Possibly the best evidence of what the Naval War college thinks about the Schofield can be gathered from Captain Sim's own statement. While admitting that he did not know what such a vessel would actually do in time of conflict, he plainly expressed his apprehension of his chances if attacked by a craft of that order: "If I were in command of a fleet and one of those things came down on me I think I would turn the vessel over to the second in command and go down 'below." It is not commonly understood by the layman that there are times when the torpedo even at long ranges stands a better chance of hitting than the big gun. The big gun may be seriously handicapped or impaired in its efficiency by reason of the weather. The torpedo, on the other hand, dives below the surface of the anglerest sea and holds its depth despite tumbling waves as it speeds on toward its target. It is for this reason that the Schofield is armed almost exclusively with torpedoes. Any guns that might be placed on deck would be only rapid fireers intended to stand off destroyers or to deal with armed merchantmen or commerce raiders. Success in a naval action depends very much upon gaining the advantage of position so far as wind and light are concerned. In moderate weather, with a moderate breeze blowing, a commander wants to have the wind in his face. That is to say, the wind should blow from the direction of the enemy, because then the smoke and gas from his own guns blow back and away and leave the commander with an unimpaired view of his foe, while the enemy's discharge hangs for a while on his lee and interferes with his vision and the speedy working of his ordnance effectively. It is not an easy thing to gain the position of advantage, and half the success in doing this hinges upon invisibility. A vessel like the Schofield, lying low in the water and capable of making 35 knots an hour, would have the whip hand in this particular, because she could slip along at full speed unobserved, whereas a ship rising higher above the surface would be sure to betray herself against the horizon. The part that the weather plays in battle tactics is thus described by one of the navy's eminent officers: "If you have been fortunate enough to get into position with the wind in your face and the foe to windward and it comes on to blow and kicks up a sea sufficient to splash water up over the sides of your ship when you are steaming 20 knots, then there is another difficulty. The spray will interfere very seriously with your firing because it keeps your telescopes wet. Instead of looking through a clear telescope the situation is not unlike looking through the water when you are in swimming. Your vision is obscured. Water also may get into your turrets and into your fire control connections and possibly may put you at more or less of a disadvantage. "Remember this, fleets fight nowadays at very long ranges, and if you sight an enemy that is bearing east from you and the conditions of wind and weather are such that you would like to have him bearing west, it would take you all that day to get him there if he does not want to do so, because if you try to steam around him he simply keeps you bearing abeam, while turning in an enormous circle, and after you have turned around about half way, he will turn and go the other way. "In the olden days when they fought at short range it was possible by certain maneuverings to get the advantage of position with reference to the wind and sea, etc. It is nowhere near so easy to do it now. In fact, it is practically impossible, despite superiority in speed, within reasonable limits." Because of her unusual features a ship patterned after the idea of the Schofield would not have to bother so much about advantage of position. Even while nearly buried under stormy seas it would be practicable for her commander to bring his broadside of torpedoes to bear, and every one of those weapons would be a good deal more formidable than the biggest of armor-piercing projectiles. profession failures? Are so for the y in them? that will leads on its which has no the sword the literary expert, on at home broad. But fund of aport, let him have stood for one short hour in the full glare of the limelight, and nothing on earth will make him give up the calling which he thinks has been his since the hour of his birth." A hard life, but the life! The run on the actors' fund may be heavy, the rank and file of the profession may find it necessary to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, but there is compensation—New York Post. Tattooing was a distinct trade in Caesar's time. HOME TOWN HELPS LAWS FOR FIRE PREVENTION New York City Seeks to Have Them Enforced Against Owners of Prop- erty Who Are Negligent. The fire commissioner of New York city has, with the consent of the city's law department, brought suit against the owners of several buildings who disregarded an order to install fire-checking appliances for the expenses entailed by the municipality in extinguishing fires in those buildings, which occurred subsequent to the service on the owners of notice to comply with the requirements of the commissioner in the matter of providing safeguards against the spread of fire. The orders in question were issued on March 6, 1916, and because of failure to comply with them were sent to the bureau of penalties in the corporation counsel's office on June 2 for the enforcement of the legal penalty. One of the buildings was converted into a storage warehouse a few months ago, and at the beginning of the summer, when the families in the neighborhood began to move away, was filled with furniture and household belongings. It is stated that the household belongings of about 700 families were stored in the warehouse. An itemized statement showing the complete cost to the fire department in the services of the firemen, apparatus, expenditure of coal, water, etc., and damage to apparatus was prepared, and the suit was brought for this amount. As it was a four-alarm fire a very large number of fire companies participated. The firemen worked from 10:20 p. m. until 6:30 a. m. The cost of extinguishing this fire is estimated at $1,500. POLES AND WIRES HURT CITY Los Angeles Newspaper Complains of Conditions Which Work Harm in Many Other Municipalities. The residents of Los Angeles are to be congratulated if the city shall quickly acquire the privately owned lighting systems and avoid the multiple pole-and-wire systems now born to the northeast districts. In the latter, in Garvanza and Highland Park districts particularly, more landscape beauty has been blotted out in a few months than the residents have been able to create in several years. Poles and wires are everywhere, trees despoiled, private property rights violated, in stringing wires without permission, and all the evils usually attendant upon service by employees protected in their vandalism by civil service. It is most sincerely hoped that acquisition of existing lines by the city will result in the removal of at least two-thirds of the present jungle, for the district is now despoiled. —Los Angeles Times. City Managing a Profession When the commissioners in charge of Niagara Falls, N. Y., were looking about for a manager for the city they heard of a young fellow at Cadillac, Mich., named Carr. Cadillac was paying Carr $3,500 as city manager, and it figured that it had made a good investment, for he had saved the city $7,000 out of a budget of $78,000. Carr looked over the ground at Niagara Falls and said he would take the job at $5,000. But he agreed to save the city $25,000 by putting the city on a business basis. It looks as if he would make good. That's what the city manager plan makes possible. It builds up a corps of trained men who know how cities ought to run. Then it permits a city to bid for the services of a man who is conspicuously successful in the business.—Kansas City Star. Father of "Tanks" Patriotic Scottsmen might plausibly claim that the real inventor of "tanks" was John Napier of Merchiston, who also invented logarithms. He had many varied intellectual activities besides the higher mathematics, and was a zealous protagonist of Protestantism. For confounding all "enemies of God's truth" he confided to Bacon's elder brother certain "secret inventions." These included a chariot of metal, double musket-proof, the motion of which was controlled by those within, "who discharged shot through small holes, the enemy being abased, and uncertain what defense to make against a moving mouth of metal." This looks like the original "tank," but Napier directed the detailed designs for his weird instruments of war to be kept secret until necessity compelled their use. Right Type of Patriotism Right type of Patriotism. Every American who does not think his land the fairest that ever the sun shone on, his own state the finest in the Union, and his town the best place in which to live has not reached the same celestial plane of joy and patriotism as the foreigner, who thinks his little wind-swept bog is the happiest spot in the happiest land the good God ever made. This is the love of country that glorifies a land and the people that inhabit it. This is what makes every hill and valley, every rock and rill, the most beautiful in the world, because it is ours, made sacred and beautiful by the memories woven around it.—Exchange. Miscalculated His Capacity. Mr. Goodleigh—I was surprised to see you in a helplessly intoxicated condition last evening. Tippler—I was surprised myself. I thought I could stand a lot more.—Boston Transcript. One Reason. "Pa, why is it that poets are always poor?" "One of the reasons is that they have to inclose postage for the return of their manuscripts."—Brooklyn Citizen. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 a eee ee ner eeenereeenen —-——-—___ CALCING CINDERS. | Bett Ph. Bast 6 IT HAS BEEN TRULY SAID, - 30% Dow’s Daylight S i Dow’s Daylight Store Discount Don‘t Overcharge You Can Prove This Any Day In The Year By Giving Us A Call Just now the conditions are—well, you know whgt I mean—Shoes | Potatoes, Overalls, everything—up, up, up---- | November 15th we received a large stock of Suits and Overcoats. Too large for the time of year and the warm weather. We must sell these NEW GOODS NOW. ; To force them out we will now make a 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT! Sale on Suits and Overcoats. This means you can buy a Ready-toWear $10.00 Suit or Overcoat for . « $ 7.00 12.50 Suit or Overcoat for . : 8.85 15.00 Suit or Overcoat for . . 10.00 17.50 Suit or Onercoat for : . 12.25 20.00 Suit or Overcoat for . . 1400 25.00 Suit or Overcoat for . . 17.50 We sell Finck’s Overalls and Lee Union Alls. We now have carpenters white and stripe Overalls. All Union Made. 30. | DOW CLOTHING CO. Discount | 1402 Grand Avenue (Bie Stacey C. Gteimens), Anaconda, Mont.--.Anaconda has the world’s largest smelting and refining works. It employs from 4,000 to 5,000 “men ‘annually. Men of skilled bor and trades Gan get employment with- out any discrimination. The only thing required is to demonstrate the ability and perform the duties assign ed satisfactorily. There are engineers, ‘switchmen, leaders, flagmen and ‘weighers; also lubrieators and men ‘who are engaged in more tninor things. ‘This town has an elevation of 5,000 feet above the sea level and com- ‘mands a magnificent view of the sur- ‘rounding Deer Lodge Yalley. The race people are thrifty, ambitious, indus- trioue and prosperous. The A, M. E. “church, Rey, Robert House and ‘his amiable and charming wife, are new ‘people here, but since his appoint- ment to this field he has endeared himself to his congregation through his sincerity and piousness, ‘Through his untiring efforts, assisted by his better half, he has converted quite a number of young people. We all wish them Godspeed and pray that their stay among us may be definite The Pastor's Aid society surpassed alla previous efforts Thursday after. noon and night, January 18. The ladies gave a dinner de luxe and neck- tie and apron bazaar at night. Many were turned away from dinner owing to the deficiency of the supply. A novel bank created much merriment ‘Three misses were competing for prizes. ‘The one whose bank contain- ed the most finance was declared win- ner. Miss Walda Johnson won first prize, a beautiful sink lounge pillow, a Ja fléral; Miss Theodore Renaud, second prize, an elegant fancy pin cushion; Miss Moselee MeGill, third prize, @ handsoie box of confections. ‘The entire proceeds are for the pas- tor and netted the flattering sim of LSS6S....'The Aid society deserves much credit for their success, Mrs. ‘Alonzo Leatherbury is chairman and Mrs, L. Walker, secretary....Mr. and Mrs, William Green of Helena (newly: weds), will make Anaconda their home for the present, Mr, Green has been employed by the A. €. M. Co. as an engineer on the Caicine Rever batory line....The Atlanta elub, @ re- sort for visiting people who come to Anaconda, can find a complete line of cigars, tobacco, pool and billiards, cards and wet goods: also barber shep in connection. A plaice for gentlemen to spend their leisure moments and soliloquize. Mr.Edward Shears is president and manager; Mr. William J, Brown, secretary: Mr. George Car- ter, steward....Mrs, P. Stovall ex- pects to be right in the limelight as soon as the sidewalk and lights sur round her estate....Mrs: William Johnson of Hickory street, entertain: ed Mr. and Mrs. William Green and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carnall last week at cards, Light, refreshments....Mr, Abraham 1. Bohon, attache of the postoffice, has been indisposed for a month or more, unable to perform his duties for Uncle Same. But we are proud at this time to say he has over: stepped the thin ice and will be back soon. WE ARE A LITTLE PARTICULAR Whom we aveept, but every. honest, temperate, industrious man and woman obtain fraternal insnrance and Wooderaft protection in thee AMERICAN WOODMEN of DENVER, COLORADO Only soviety extending Wooderaft to Colored people and only society operated by Col- ored people able to comply with every requirement of the Insurance Laws of the various States. Our rates are those of the National Fraternal Congress Table of Mortality. This is what we furnish Death Benefit to Beneficiary In Sick Benefit to Member Accident Benefit to Member One Old Age Annuity to Member GCambined Permanent Disability Benefit to Member “a Burial to Member Certificate No foolish horseplay initiation, no annual, biennial, triennial Grand Lodge or other tax to work confusion. You pay the same each month, No gorgeous regalia to buy, no aunual parades. The State Insurance Department of Missouri places its stamp of approval on the American Woodmen. Every certifieate guaranteed. Certificates of $250.00; $500.00; $1,000.00; $1,500.00; $2,000.00, Kansas City Camp No. 4 now being organized for men and women. All meet together and affiliate in'same camp. By special dispensation of Supreme Commander the joining fea now is $2.50, and that pays for Medical Examination. Office, 1309 East 18th Street. Bell Phone Grand 2088. Geo. C, Martin and H. L, Billups, Nation4l Deputies and Organizers Dr. W. H. Bruce, Medical Examiner Mr. L. D. Hines and Mr. C. A. Franklin, Special Deputies. WELLINGTON, MISSOURI. (By Hattie Hanna). Mrs, Mary Page was shopping in Lexington a few days last week... Miss Mabel Buckner of Kansas City, ix visiting here this week....Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Hanna are the happy par ents of a baby boy....Mrs. Julia White of Kansas City, came down for a few days with relatives....Mrs. ‘Thomas Brow and Mrs. J. D. Carey were shopping in Lexington last Fri- day....Mrs, Luey Martin received the sad news of her brother's death. She being ill herself, was unable to attend the funeral. Her daughter, Mrs. Lie Lasting of Rosedale, has been at her 3 SHRINER’S BIG MASQUERADE BALL ~- _ At the White Rose Casino Re The New Hall, 12th St., near Tracy Coane dareeag figer nd larva parlors for Tastes ad gens Mey are ee ey rand March Led by Shrine Patrol in Uniform “g iN : ct ei Dance with the Arabs, Good Time Till | a.m, nS -< /- aa ure eae eee EN Beg PRIZES "Bitte ene” | ~~ Good Music. Admission 25 ge Sareea Soi aaa ea ae ata con tee acoxnsW EDNESDAY, FEB. 14 “bay => fi ay rete r A ote . Rise = i: | POMADE n a J] bap done for my baie. Se wy Sr ie ayy isch NEY, gi hetts Y Yoors tray, rua Game Dorfe lt some fake Kink Remover foot aout You ral came attateten your hale Bath [ea ice dad fone What's wat ’ EXELENTO Souane dots, removes Dandre, feed the Reo of Siete lear eee tows ooteaod Silky, Aver uningp fev Crate va en tall the ference and, afer aie wnie Ie Eun Yoault you. if Exelontodontdo as zcisin w2 sil ive your money backs Bac by nal on recepest stampa or coin: AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE, tn Yer Porter EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. Atianta, Qos THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Ta-Bed ‘The Table That Goes to Bed’ A Bed Px. g en A full-length, comfortable, ~ } sanitary, safe bed, with sag- ri ‘ less springs and a special \ mattress, in single, three- i} quarter, or full size bed. : SEE ONE AT Avery Furniture Co. 1308 and 1310 Grand Avenue, Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair id Will also Restore the Strength, A Vitality and the Beauty of the 4 ya Hair. If your Hair is Dry and . Wiry Try mem FAST INDIA HAIR GROWER ‘ ‘ If you are bothered with, Falling q , Hair, Dandruff, Itching Sealp, or ‘ p i z any Hait Trouble, we want you to try a r/ jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties A that go to the roots of the Hair stimu. m lates the skin, helping nature do its work q Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores f Gray Hair to its Natural Color, Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. DD Price, Sent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. sjeincromer ttemgie| 8. D, LYONS, Gen, Agt, 314 Bast 24 St foe Ot) Wee Satin, Bt, Oklahoma City, Okla. | Extra for Postage. | Boll Ph, Bast 659, H. Ph. Bast 4192. COAL--COAL--COAL PLENTY OF COAL Coal Ordered Today Delivered Today. 1902 Vine St. , AT RIGHT PRICES. Don't walt for cold weather, onder while the weather is good. Call PAYNE'S COAL AND FEED STORE before ordering elsewhere. PRINTING. When you want it Where you want it As you want it at Franklin's, 1309 E. Eighteenth. “Bell“Grand 2988, Read “Patria” AE ER RTT, In K. C. Post Sunday, February 4. SEE IT IN MOVING PICTURES for the first time in any picture show in Kansas Sunday, February 11. AFTERNOON AND EVENING — At the — , New Vine Street Theatre 2411 VINE STREET We Lead—Others Follow. - Always Warm, Clean, Fumigated. FIVE CENTS. NOTICE! NOTICE! Remember you are never too far to deal with us, We send and ship goods throughout the United States. Phone us or write us your wants and we will do the rest. We carry a full line of everything that can be fqund in a first class Drug Store. Fina: Manicure Sets, Combs, Brushes, Toilet Articles, Watches, Clocks, Eyeglasses, Straightening and Drying Combs, Curling Irons, Wigs, Transform: ations, Syringes and Hot Water Bottles, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Shampoo, Glossine, Tem- ple Grower, Tetter Salve. All kinds of Hair Growers. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. | We fill and send them by par- cel post or express. We carry the leading Negro Newspapers and Magazines, such as the Kan- sas City Sun, Chicago Defender, Indianapolis Freeman, ‘Topeka Plaindealer, Omaha "Monitor, Crisis, Kansas City Independent, Dallas Express, Boston Guardian, New York Age. Mail Orders Promptly Filled. THEO SMITH'S DRUG STORE 1901 East 18th St, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Home P.M. 54€7; Bell P. G. 4591 “ eae 9). The Redemption By Guonod To be Sung by the COMBINED CHORUSES OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND ALLEN CHAPEL GOOD FRIDAY All lovers of singing are invited to join with them in this great ORATORIO. All persons Wishing to take part may call Bell phone, ‘West 3730 between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 4 p. m. and get further information. ORIGINAL $16 TAILORS Are Showing Multitude of Attractive and Serviceable Materials in Their Great i DOUBLE LIFE SUIT SALE oie . (pe a i aC 5 ZS Box-back Suits ~~ Our Specialty Bon twee 25), Cae Ek oe . A DOUBLE LIFE SUIT MAN IS ALWAYS HAPPY (All suits made in our own shop) You are certain to get full value for your money spent with us, but that is not enough. We must know that you are fully satisfied in every particular, This policy is what in- creases our sales so enormously and enables us to keep sixty men and women busy making clothes. In other words: YOU GET REAL SERVICE AT OUR STORE. Double Life Suits, $16, $20 and $25 THREE BUSY STORES 220 East Twelfth Street 914 Main Street 204 West Twelfth Street KING COLE The Aeroplane Since the ordinary car does the ordinary things, to take a ride in KING COLE 8 one comes out of the past into the present = :: ae a Our car is Steam Heated. PHONES: Bell, ©. 2013. Home, E. 4349. W. H. HUBBELL, MISS LILLIE WILLIAMS MODISTE Graduate of Royal Pattern Co, New York City Drassmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Designing Fancy Gowns @ Specialty 2418 VINE STREET fo) Phone East +798). KANSAS CITY. wo. DR EE TE ECT SER A Great Clearing Sale at ’ | ——, ABRAMS) =| BOOTERIE o Clearing Sale Begins Today o- Nearly $50,000 worth of Ladie's High Grade o Novelty Boots are Included in this great mon- f ey saving affair.* Not a Shoe in the house RY oe but what has been reduced $2 to $4 @ pair, : ‘ c voomen $0.50) We vee DAU pacers Way \ een sa50 A Nee 1025 MAIN STREET Dt... $675 | The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies’ and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. BARGAINS == : ag i a a anaes SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Our Customers Yout Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL, $2.50 In Goods Free. WE GIVE SURETY COUPONS. Taylor Holmes & Co. Mrs. Annie Holmes, Mngr. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 4221) For Biscuits Fine Ss ° — on a And Cakes Divine. |*ygmERT-HING 9 Cakes Divine 6 Teas coy Bakes Perfect Bread Lo i i; | All The Time 7 IME t 1 cori ne | FL acglnko wuEAT FLOUR. be ISMERT-HINCKE ] “4NSas city.U5") MILLING CO. (jg DEL 5 | MONEY-—-MONEY—MONEY. Furniture loans made to honest peo- ple. Pay back in weekly payments. Business strictly confidential. Bell Phone, Grand 2303-R,