Kansas City Sun

NEGROES ARE LOYAL Black Men are Ready if Called The Sun Goes to 36 States and Canada. Are Your Relatives and Friends Getting It? VOLUME IX. NUMBER 31. Black Black M THE VOICE OF FATE AMERICA. Columbia, Heed! The ho Wake to the full. Open n berous eyes— Wake to the thundershoo lit skies— List to the dark-brower this land, In thy sore peril, what s stand? Canst thou reap love o dost despise? Such loyalty, such faith decries. Today prepare. Unbolt Of prejudice which blight youth. The shackles of thy chains, unbind. Bid men be free, to rise Worth. So may thy honor be v Truth, As well as fleets and behind Thy mandates Justice st Miss' Beulah Douglass, who will preside at the pipe organ at the condition of "Redemption" next Friday night. FOOLISH NEGROES In barber shops, pool halls and on the street corners, Negroes are discussing the prospect of this country entering into the war and some of the Negroes have said: "This is a white man's country," "this is a whit man's war;" "I have nothing to fight for," and "I wouldn't fight for this country." The cause for uttering these remarks is not from a heart feeling of disloyalty, but mainly from plain ignorance or a lack of intuition to see things in a right light. A black man or a white man, for that matter, who has no interest in his country; who does nothing for its progress; who would not fight in its defense and who so expresses himself, is considered in the same class as a traitor or a spy, and if he is subjected to the severest treatment he has no "appeal to Caesar." The fact is the Negro is a citizen of the world. His is a history of disloyalty and he willingly fights the wars of his individual country. It would be a fine thing if the intelligent Negro could influence this thoughtless class to talk less and listen more. And it would be a better thing if the preachers of the race would take advantage of their position as leaders, that is, those who are capable of doing so, to discuss with their congregations the vital problems of this practical life, as well as those of a vague spiritual world. The Negro Progressive Business Association will meet at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday, April 3, at 8 p. m. Every member is urged to be present. Every man in business is invited to attend this meeting. A matter of vital importance will be presented. J. Q. GILMORE, President, H. A. LADEN, Secretary. Mrs. Emily Slaughter of Topeka, Kas., is the guest of Mrs. John B. Schutte and Mrs. A. V. Barton. BIG EASTER SAL YOUNG MEN'S SU This is a special lot of Fine Suit advance in the cost of goods, so the w you could otherwise buy. We had t newest styles for Easter and give you a Many are Silk Lined. Includes very for young men. Wonderful values at Boys' suits for Easter, with ex- tra pants, $3.69 Auerbach & Co. The Palace CLOTHING SUNDAY, APRIL EASTER SALE MEN'S CLOTHING MEN'S SUITS AT is a special lot of Fine Suits contracted for b in the cost of goods, so the values are much be and otherwise buy. We had them made up in styles for Easter and give you any model or color the Silk Lined. Includes very smart styles men. Wonderful values at..... s for Auerbach & Guettel Wom th ex- $3.69 Easte only The Palace CLOTHING CO. SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 1917 BIG EASTER SALE MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS AT $15 BIG EASTER SALE MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS AT $15 This is a special lot of Fine Suits contracted for before the advance in the cost of goods, so the values are much better than you could otherwise buy. We had them made up in the very newest styles for Easter and give you any model or color you want. Many are Silk Lined. Includes very smart styles for young men. Wonderful values at..... $15 Boys' suits for Auerbach & Guettel Easter, with ex- tra pants, $3.69 The Palace CLOTHING CO. Womens' stylish Easter shoes at only . $5.00 HOLE IN THE WALL "IT'S TASTE THAT TELLS" 1412 E. 18TH STREET Two Specials that you cannot cook or buy at the Sirloin of Beef Brown Gravy Candied Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Dried Peach Roll 30 cents Mustard Greens Mashed Potatoes Pickled Beets Rice Pudding 25 cents SHORT ORDERS—Chilli, Sandwiches, Eggs from our specials that you cannot cook or buy at the Beef Brown Gravy Sweet Potatoes Beans Bach Roll cents Mustard Greens and Mashed Potatoes Pickled Beets Rice Pudding 25 cents ORDERS—Chilli, Sandwiches, Eggs from our The Kansas City Sun THE VOICE OF FATE COMES TO AMERICA. Columbia, Heed! The hour is at hand! Wake to the full. Open well thy slumberous eyes— Wake to the thundershock—the doom-lit skies— List to the dark-browed millions of this land, In thy sore peril, what should be their stand? Canst thou reap love of hearts thou dost despise? Such loyalty, such faith, the world decries. Today prepare. Unbolt the iron band Of prejudice which blights thy regal youth. The shackles of thy feet—these chains, unbind. Bid men be free, to rise, or fall, on Worth. So may thy honor be vouchsafed by Truth, As well as fleets and armies, while behind Thy mandates Justice stands, revealed to Earth! Still must the Nations reap what they have sown. Take heed, therefore, beware thy Reaping Day. When thou mayst see thy glory fade away In battle-smoke, and hear the ghastly groan Of slaughtered Pride. Forestall the Belgian moan Of anguished hearts, when thou grief-spent shalt say: "Alas that God our trust should so repay We asked for bread, He giveth us a stone." The blood Hate spills will quicken from the ground. The Haunted oaks of Georgia witness bare. The scattered ashes Mobs once danced around. Will burn again, and leap, and flame, and flare. Crying for judgment. Oh, thy way is steep. Columbia, wake, for God is not asleep! —Roscoe C. Jamison. NEGRO WATCHING FIGHT IS KILLED IN "DEATH VALLEY." A free-for-all fight was raging in front of 1824 Lydia avenue, the home of Lesile Reed, a Negro, when Charles Walker, a Negro laborer, on his way home, passed the place. As Walker stopped to watch the battle, Reed, it is said, drew a revolver and fired. The combined chorus of SALE MEN'S AND SUITS AT $15 The Suits contracted for before the the values are much better than had them made up in the very you any model or color you want. very smart styles ues at..... $15 H & Guettel Palace Womens' stylish Easter shoes at only . . $5.00 APRIL 1, 1917 THE CHURCH OF THE NATION The combined chorus of Western University and Allen Chapel, comprising one hundred voices, who will sing, "The Redemption," by Guonod, Friday evening at Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte streets. not cook or buy at the prices: Mustard Greens and Ham Mashed Potatoes Pickled Beets Rice Pudding 25 cents adwiches, Eggs from our own farm KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917. The Redemption, by Gounod PROFESSOR ROBERT G. JACKSON, Director. Will be sung Good Friday, April 6, At Allen Chapel, 10th and Charlotte By the combined Chorus of Allen Chapel and Western University SOLOISTS: Miss Nellie M. Johnson, soprano. Mr. T. H. Reynolds, tenor. Mr. Lemuel Russell, tenor. Mr. Emmett Boatner, Baritone. ACCOMPANISTS: Miss Beulah Douglass, organ. Miss Arlene Jackson, piano. Miss Thelma Broddus, piano. Under the management of the Ladies' Social Club MRS. MARY HILL, President. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Chairman of Ticket Committee. Program begins promptly at 8:15 p. m. Admission 25 cents. away In battle-smoke, and hear the ghastly groan Of glauchedter Pride. Forestall the Belgian moan Of anguished hearts, when thou grief- spent shalt say; "Alas that God our trust should so repay We asked for bread, He giveth us a stone." The blood Hate spills will quicken from the ground. The Haunted oaks of Georgia witness bare. The scattered ashes Mobs once danced around. Will burn again, and leap, and flame, and flare. Crying for judgment. Oh, thy way is steep. Columbia, wake, for God is not asleep! —Roscoe C. Jamison. NEGRO WATCHING FIGHT IS KILLED IN "DEATH VALLEY." A free-for-all fight was raging in front of 1824 Lydia avenue, the home of Leslie Reed, a Negro, when Charles Walker, a Negro laborer, on his way home, passed the place. As Walker stopped to watch the battle, Reed, it is said, drew a revolver and fired. Western University and Allen Chapel, Guonod, Friday evening at Allen C The bullet penetrated Walker's abdomen. He died at the Old City hospital less than an hour later. Walker lived with his wife at 1219 East Eighteenth street. GLASGOW, MO. The Sudden Death of Prof. W. B.* Perkins. This community and vicinity received one of the severest shocks it has ever sustained, when on Friday afternoon the news was spread of the death of Prof. W. B. Perkins, principal of Evan's Public School. While it was generally known Prof. Perkins was not in good health, yet he was about his school duties when The Red PROF. At Allen By the combined Prof. R. G. Jackson, the race's premier musician and director, who will conduct the rendition of "The Redemption" at Allen Chapel next Friday night. , comprising one hundred voices, who w chapel, Tenth and Charlotte streets. stricken. He never regained consciousness and passed away in about three hours after being suddenly stricken with dizziness and blindness. He was a brother of Prof. E. W. Perkins of Macon and Prof. Frank Perkins of Hamilton, Mo., and was Master of the Masonic Lodge here. A SPLENDID MOVE A steering committee of 40 citizens was organized at a delightful lunch-on in the Cafeteria of Lincoln High School last Thursday evening to arrange for a systematic support of the bonds soon to be voted for school purposes in this city and to secure for the colored schools suitable and sore- demption, by PRESSOR ROBERT G. JACKSON, D. Will be sung Good Friday, April 6 Chapel, 10th and Chorus of Allen Chapel and W Miss Arlena Jackson, pianist at the "Redemption" next Friday night. ly-needed improvements, particularly a library, an auditorium and a trades building for the High School. $1,000 was pledged to secure uniforms for the boy cadets and an executive committee was selected to work out details to obtain the desired results. The menu served by the girls of the senior class was delightful and the serving was faultless. will sing "The Redemption," by COLORED MAN'S FRIEND * Colored Man's Friend changes * kinky, knotty, stubborn, bad hair * in seven days like magic. * well, agreed. Dept. B. Lexington, Mo. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. Gounod Director. Charlotte Western University PR Caller RDER AND SUIC Man Madly Infatuate Woman Kills Her es Bullet Into Own Br NOT ASSOCIATE WITH NE from Pocatella, Idaho, H g Here and for Her to Me MURDER AND SUICIDE White Man Madly Infatuated with Negro Woman Kills Her and Fires Bullet Into Own Brain Wired from Pocatella, Idaho, He Was Coming Here and for Her to Meet Him The causes that are believed to have led Homer J. Martin, a white man of Pocatello, Ida., to slay Anabelle Elbert, a Negro woman, in her home, 1616 East Third street, Thursday morning and then turn a revolver on himself are clothed in mystery. The woman was dead and Martin was dying when a man believed to be a collector, called at the house shortly after 10 o'clock. When police of the Flora avenue station reached the scene they found the body of the woman lying in the bath room, two bullet wounds in her head. Martin, unconscious and suffering from a bullet wound in his head, was found nearby. Under his body was a .32 automatic revolver with three empty cartridges. Lincoln High S MONTHLY MUS LINCOLN HIGH SO 19TH AN SUNDAY AFTERNOON Lincoln High School Extens MONTHLY MUSICAL CONCERT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 19TH AND TRACY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 1, 1917—3: Lincoln High School Extension LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 19TH AND TRACY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 1, 1917—3:15 Program furnished by SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR Mrs. L. J. Bacote, Directress Fay Reed Mrs. Zenola Jackson-I iolinist Pianist PROGRAM Opening Selection.....Lincoln High School Orc Bridal Chorus (from "The Rose Maiden")..... Choir. Violin Solo, "A Perfect Day"..... Miss Fay Reed. Anthem (Folk Song) "Steel Away"... Mrs. L. J. Bacote, Directress Miss Fay Reed Violinist Mrs. Zenola Jackson-Reeves Pianist PROGRAM 1. Opening Selection.....Lincoln High School Orchestra 2. Bridal Chorus (from "The Rose Maiden").....Cowen Choir. 3. Violin Solo, "A Perfect Day".....Bond Miss Fay Reed. 4. Anthem (Folk Song), "Steel Away"... .....Maj. N. Clark Smith Choir. 5. Solo, Soprano, "Swallows".....Cowen Miss Anna Gray. 6. Male Quartette (A Capella)... "The Church in the Wildwood" Messrs. Wm. Briggs, F. Fitchue, R. Ward and James Anderson. 7. Piano Solo, "Rondo Capriecioso".....Mendelssohn Mrs. Zenola Jackson-Reeves. 8. Chorus, "Greeting to Spring".....Strauss Choir. 9. Solo, Mezzo-Soprano, "A Birthday".....Cowen Miss Lessie King. 10. Chorus, "The Heavens are Telling" (from "The Creation").....Hayden Choir. 11. "Star Spangled Banner"... .....Choir, Lincoln High School Orchestra and Audience MAJ. N. CLARK SMITH, Director. J. R. E. LEE, Principal. The 'Community Meeting for Sunday afternoon, April 15th, 3:10 o'clock, will be the Anniversary Reunion of the twenty-five Federated Women's Clubs of the city. Mrs. L. A. McCampbell, president; Mrs. Lossie Penn, secretary. Addresses will be given by Mrs. George W. Addison and other members of the Council of Women's Clubs of Kansas City. Women's Clubs not federated are also invited. Emanuel Commandery K. T. No. 25 Will give their annual Easter Party Monday Night, Apr. 9th Armory Hall, 14th and Michigan No Drills Dancing Admission 25c Do You Know That Advertising is the Life of Trade and the Only Real Business Getter called AND SUICIDE y Infatuated with Kills Her and into Own Brain ATE WITH NEGROES lla, Idaho, He Was or Her to Meet Him In the house officers found a telegram sent to the woman by Martin from Pocatello, stating that he expected to meet her here. In pockets of the man's clothing were found $55, a watch and papers that indicated he was a railroad brakeman. Annabell Elbert, or Wilson, as she was known here, has lived in Kansas City for several years, coming here from Leavenworth, Kansas, with two other sisters. She was out West for some time and it is supposed there is where she met the man who slew her. Parties who knew her said she had expressed fear of Martin as he was bitterly opposed to her associating with colored men. She left Idaho to get away from him, they say, but he came 1,500 miles to kill her. School Extension MICAL CONCERT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM D TRACY N, APRIL 1, 1917—3:15 Note, Directress Mrs. Zenola Jackson-Reeves Pianist GRAM Lincoln High School Orchestra the Rose Maiden").....Cowen oir. Day".....Bond ay Reed. Steel Away" PRICE, 5c. From Our Foreign Correspondents A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Depo 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, Reilief Secretary. P. L. Pratt, Cameron, Mo., G. L. 1st District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L. 2nd District. Lodge Directory G Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M. meets every 2. A. F. and Master Masons are standing welcome. Wm. Hopkins, W. M. M. J. H. SPIGENER, Secretary. M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visitation Masons are welcome. W. H. Bismuth, W. M. Albert Wilson, Secretary, 1820 Highland. Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M. Lincoln, Neb. meets the 2nd and 4th month. All Master Masons in good standing are welcome. Wong, W. M. 1315 Washington, B. B. Smith, Secy. 61. 27 Sth. 50. G G Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and 30 Monday in each month Master Masons in good standing welcome you, W. C. H. Countes, W. Liberty Lodge No. 37, A. F and A. M., Liberty, M., meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday in each month. William Parker, W. M.; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. St. Stephens Chapter No. 37. Real Flosson, M. Mo. Meets flosson Tuesday in each month. W. H. Robinson, H. P. Wm. Capps, Recorder. St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, M. meets the third Saturday night. William Capps, E. C.; W. H. Robinson, Recey. HPC IN WINGS WINCER King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Wednesdays in each month at 10th and Campbell. C. P. Brown and Conway. $88 Tracy Ave., Secy. D OF T. Primrose Tabernacle meets 1st and 3d Wednesday nights in each month at Tabor Hall, 1432 Sir Knights in good standing are welcome. Susie Dotson, H. P. 1705 E. Estella Pitts, C. P. E. 1718 W. G. Mosely, President. T. G. McCampbell, Vice President. W. W. 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. Mosely, S. Myers, Richard Harris Edw. Thompson, R. Fulbright. Meets fourth Tuesday in each month. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charl Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charl Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Troy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belle- view. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodl St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine Wood Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troos. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland Centerpolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. James A. M. E. Zion Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Troy Chapel A. M. E. Church, 154 Charlotte Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lyda. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4099 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Baptist, St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Wash- ton. Bethel, M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. St. Paul, M. E. Church, 21st and Ruy. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mason, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 1st and Stewart Second Baptist Church, 21th and Ruby Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. Bethle A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. Zlon Baptist Church, 4th and Virgil Ebensen A. M. E. Church, Sanford and T emont. 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. --- BUTTE. MONT. By Jesse H. Smith Mr. Walter King had the misfortune to fall last Friday, dislocating the knee cap. He is somewhat improved at present...Bethel Baptist church has organized a bible class to meet every Tuesday night at the church, and it is called the Communial Bible Class. A suggestion of Mrs. E. B Reed, it has twenty members at present...Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elliott of Anaconda, passed through the city en route east...Mrs. H. B. Hubbard carries a select line of Overton's toilet preparations...We have a successful ful book agent here also; he handles all the leading books, papers and magazines of the race. That agent is Jesse H. Smith, and he can tell you just why you should have these books and papers in your home. Phone him at 1663, he is agent of this paper. Our men of the race in this city did not like the mustache cut (Charlie Chaplan) the style ended disastrously with them and the result is they have no mistake at all. LINCOLN NEBRASKA (Bv W. W. Moslev.) Rev. A. W. Talbot of the Newman M. E. church will leave for Annual Conference in Omaha next week.... Rev. B. Hilman of M. Zion Baptist church preached for Rev. Talbot in his rally last Sunday afternoon.... Rev. J. S. Payne of the A. M. E. church will preach in the wind-up rally next Sunday afternoon.... Dedication services were held in the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Eighteen beautiful windows given by a number of individuals and societies were recently installed.... Each person or persons donating a window were represented by a speaker who in neat words made the presentation to the church. The choir furnished music. Crowded attendance finance raised during the day amounted to $30. Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt acted as mistress of ceremonies.... Miss Bernice Hawkins is home visiting her parents and friends.... Mr. Alfred T. Creele died Saturday night. He leaves an adopted child, wife, and other relatives to mourn his demise. The funeral was held in the A. M. E. church at 2:30 P. M. Tuesday, Rev. O. J. Burckhardt officiating and the K. of P Lodge had charge of the body.... Rev John McWilliams, pioneer minister died at his home, $51 North Thirteenth street, Tuesday, of dropsy, after a lingering illness. Deceased had been a resident of Lincoln for over thirty years. He leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter. He was a member of the G. A. R's which will have charge of the funeral. CHILLICOTHE, MO By B. V. Longdon. Mr. John Anderson, the son of Mrs. Lottie Montgomery is recovering from an attack of pneumonia... Mrs. Charles Johnson, who has been ill at her home for several months is recovering... The illness of Mr. Hannibal Nance caused by a fall over a year ago is very trying at times, yet his faith and perseverance and the care of his wife proven to be equal to the test... Mr. Henry Tolston, one of our esteemed pioneer citizens is very sick at his home. His daughter, Miss Sofia Tolston, of Chicago, Ill., arrived last week to be at his bedside... Miss Sadie Saunders, a graduate and agent of Madam Walker's hair treatment is meeting with much success in this city... The attractive and well attended bazaar held by the Daughters of Tabor at their hall last Friday was both enjoyable and profitable... Beginning March 11, the pastor Rev. Ward conducted "revival week" at the A. M. E. church, closing last Sunday night. Prior to this meeting Rev. Ward holds the record for the number of persons uniting with the church during the regular services. The songs and anthems sung by the robed choir of the Mt. Zion Baptist church seems to have inspired and lifted Rev. Talley and his growing congregation to higher levels of thought and life. PLEASANT HILL MISSOURI PLEASANT HILL, MISSOURI. The church services were well attended Sunday...Rev. O. H. Burbridge was ably assisted by Mrs. Rice and Mr. Cogswell, two music students...Miss Rachel and Mr. Samuel Wilkerson of Madison, Wis., were called home to the bedside of their mother, who is ill...Mrs. Dora Wood is somewhat improved...The B. Y. P. U. has launched a campaign for funds to repair their church...The B. Y. P. U. continues to grow in interest. Mrs. Glipson is given the strong support of the officers and many young girls and boys are bought into usefulness...Mrs. Corcelia Bryant will entertain Saturday evening. She departs Sunday to spend a week with her mother and sister, Mrs. Gorman and Mrs. Davis of Kansas City, Kas...Mrs. Thomas Sneed had as guests at dinner Sunday Rev. Burbridge, Mr. Cogswell and Mr. Rice...Mrs. R. H. Monday entertained the Glee club Friday evening...Mrs. Samuel Glipson gave a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday in honor of a few friends. Covers were laid for eight...Mr. Ankoy spent Saturday with Prof. and Mrs. E. W. Turner...Our national stamp collector, Mrs. Rosa Glipson, is urging all those who haven't reported to do so at once...Dr. Holly of Kansas City, was the guest of Mr. Wilkerson Sunday. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. (By Mrs. Gladys Young). Mrs. Jennie Fletcher, who has been very sick, is improving....If you have any news for The Sun call 1557W....The Clover Leaf Art club will meet next Friday with Mrs. Glady Young, 838 Ottawa street....Mrs. Louise Fletcher Long of St. Paul, Minn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Fletcher on Cheyenne street....The revival meeting at the First Baptist church was a great success. Nine additions were made to the church. The THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. MARCH 31. 1917 meeting will close Wednesday evening....Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Montgomery attended the Smart Set in Kansas City Sunday evening....Mrs. Lizzie Tolliver is very sick at her home in Kiowa street....White Rose Court of Calanthe, Uniform Rank and K. of P. held their anniversary at the First Baptist church Sunday. It was a great success and a large crowd was present. The collection was $32....Rev. Beasly, who has been helping Rev. J. W. Hays in his revival meeting, will return to his home in Missouri Thursday....Mrs. Gertrude Hall of British Columbia, and sister, Mrs. Maud Robinson of Seattle, Wash., are visiting friends in the city....Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Hunt announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday morning. Mr. Earl D. Thomas is home from Chicago spending a week with his parents at 17 South Harrison street. He will return Sunday to continue his studies at Chicago university. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI Charles Reed, 59 years old, who has been employed by the family of Captain John A. Duncan for the past fourteen years, died suddenly at 8 o'clock last night. Acute heart disease was the cause of his death. Reed was unmarried and lived at the Duncan home. He had been active in politics in St. Joseph for twenty years...Mr. Robelt Morton has returned to his home in Parsons, Kas., after a pleasant visit with his father, Mr. Anthony Morton...Reival is going on at New Hope Baptist church this week...Mrs. Martha Rider, the widow of the late Ed Rider, died at the family home, 1101 Main street, Tuesday night. The funeral services were held at the residence Friday at 2:30 o'clock...Mr. Oliver Henderson has a bad case of rheumatism at this writing...Mrs. W. H. Jones died at her home Saturday evening at 5:55, after a stroke of paralysis. She leaves a husband and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Rev. VanLove officiated...Little Joseph Hayes, who has been very sick for two weeks, is somewhat better at this writing...The A. R. Chinn No. 6 held their installation at the hall, Second and Francis streets, last Friday night. After the ceremonies a light lunch was served. The officers are: Preston Bright, P. P.; Mrs. Cora Woodson, D. P.; Oliver Henderson, secretary; Mrs. Elamasters, assistant secretary; W. Campbell, P. R.; Smith Crews, P. C.; Mrs. Grace Henderson, P. N.; Mrs. Maud Smith, P. N.; Mrs. Addie Bright, P. F.; Mr. Willis Williams, P. G.; Mr. W. M. Dale, P. W.; Mr. George Cox of Kansas City, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Annabell, and Mr. Clarence Bell, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sillas Wallace last Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Wallace is a daughter of Mr. Cox. Mr. Wallace returned to Kansas City with the party, where he spent a couple of days...Miss Nora Taylor spent Tuesday in Kansas City, Kas., with her sister, Emma Johnson. WESTON, MISSOURI. ..... Rev. O. T. Redd, assisted by Rev. Choran of St. Joseph, Mo., has closed a very successful revival meeting here. The twenty-two candidates will be baptized Easter.. The Mission circle will have a program at the church Friday, April 6. One of its special features will be a song by the Young Men's quartet, entitled "The Army Blues," which we deem quite appropriate at this time.. Miss Rosa Bell has returned to Kansas City after visiting her mother here....The Dunbun Literary society has presented the public school with four beautiful pictures. ROSEDALE, KANSAS Arvil, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Randolph, 124 Westport avenue, entered the Bell Memorial hospital this week to undergo an operation.... Rev. J. E. Williams, pastor of Wesley Chapel M. E. church, accompanied by Mrs. Williams, left Tuesday for Omaha to attend the conference.... Mrs. Lewis Mosely is ill at her residence, 4030 Adams.....Mr. Mason Banks is indisposed at his home, 117 Westport avenue....The services at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church were well attended all day. In the morning Rev. J. R. Williams, the pastor, delivered a beautiful sermon on baptism, after which the ordinance of Baptism was administered to seven candidates. In the evening Covenant and Communion services were held. The collections all day were good. HOLDEN, MISSOURI. Messrs. Sherman Brown, Walter Brown and Goodnall went to Kansas City last Sunday to see the Smart Set...Mrs. Hannah Jacobs, who was called to St. Joseph on account of the illness of a relative, has not returned...Miss Concola Harva of Kansas City, is the guest of Mrs. Carmichael...Miss Georgia Jacobs spent Sunday in Warensburg...Rev, J. M. Harris of Sedalia district, held his fourth quarterly meeting last Wednesday...The street loafers got busy and tried their luck. One was heard to remark that he had lived through the winter and now he was positive he could live if he didn't get bitten by a snake hunting greens. HELENA, MONTANA (By J. H. Hilliard) Bethaela Chapter No. 10. O. E. S. held a special chapter of sorrow in honor of M. O. Ricketts at their hall at 3 p. m. Sunday... Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Wilson have been laboring with Rev. George F. Martin of St. James' A. M. E. church for two weeks in revival meetings. The meetings were a success and many confessions were made... Rev. C. N. Douglass, P. E. Puget Sound conference, Helena district, has been under the care of a physician for two weeks at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis, 914 Cannon street... Mr. A. Green left for Boulder Springs last week.... Mr. George Lee and Mr. Gus Mason returned from Anaconda, Mont. last week, where they went to look after the remains of Sir Louis E. Lane, V. C. Pride of Montana No. 4....Mrs. H. J. Soulds entertained the Ladies' auxiliary Thursday night at her residence, 829 Dearborn avenue. The Excelsior Court, O. O. C., will meet at Cruse hall, April 5. Thursday night ..Mr. Lee A. Hawkins and wife, formerly of Seattle, has taken residence in this city at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reed, 219 Broadway. Mr. Hawkins is in the railway postal service, with headquarters in this city....The K. of P. sermon was preached at the St. James A. M. E. church by its pastor, Rev. George F. Martin, at 7:30 p. m., in glowing and eloquent words. Rev. Martin told of the great work the order was doing and what they hope to do in this state. BRAY EVANGELICAL PARTY IN COLUMBUS, KANSAS. The H. Franklin Bray evangelistic party closed a very successful union campaign in Galena, Kas., March 19. The services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Baptist church and with the cooperation of the pastors of all the churches, thirty-eight souls were happily converted. Columbus, Kas., extended a cordial invitation to Dr. Bray and his party to help them in a ten days' campaign and he is now stirring the town as it has never been stirred before among both races. Rev. R. C. Davis is assisting the evangelist in Columbus. Owing to the fact that no building is large enough to seat the people that attend his meetings, Dr Bray has purchased a tent seating 1,500 people and expects to go into it in April. [Name] JOHN H. HARRIS M. H. The evangelistic campaign at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, Independence, opened with flattering prospects for a glorious success. We have arranged to have Dr. F. F. Moten preach each Sunday at 11 o'clock, 3 and 8 p. m., that the people of Kan- THE FRENCH HAS OPENED AT With a beautiful ad MILLINERY, NOVELTIES CREPE DE CHINE AN SHIRTWAISTS, SILK DERWEAR of eve THE FRENCH SEA IS OPENED AT 717 EAST 12TH with a beautiful and exclusive line NOVELTIES AND LADIES DE CHINE AND GEORGETT WAISTS, SILK KIMONAS, SILK SERWEAR of every DESCRIPTIO FRENCH SHOP OPENED AT 717 EAST 12TH ST. beautiful and exclusive line of BELTIES AND LADIES' TOGGERY. HINE AND GEORGETTE CREPE ATS, SILK KIMONAS, SILK UN- CAR of every DESCRIPTION. THE FRENCH SHOP MILLINERY, NOVELTIES AND LADIES' TOGGERY. 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Is it worth while: For one to pray, "Lord, guide us right from day to day, And keep our hearts and conscience free From falsehood and dishonesty"; Then—scratch and fight for board and bed. While those who lie and steal and cheat, Have homes and clothes, rich foods to eat; They rule the State with regal pow'r. By all proclaimed: "Men of the hour." While honesty begs for his bread— IS IT WORTH WHILE? NEW LOCATION. The Barbecue Meat Stand at 1619 E. 18th Street has moved to 1618 E. 18th Street, opposite Gem Theatre. Everything good to eat. Give us a call. sas City may attend in the afternoon and remain over for night if they desire. The choir is arranging to sing at each service. The congregational singing will be enjoyed by all who may attend. We invite all singers to join us in this soul-stirring meeting. S. L. BROOKS, Pastor. 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T.LOUIS MOON BROS' 100% Quality Print Wands 200, Dumbells 200, Indian Clubs 200—Folk and Aesthetic Rhythmic Movements. W 188 H 406 2963 AE 653 MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN In Deadly Peril By F. L. HENDERSON (Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.) I was sorry, indeed, when Luigi Marewelli curtly informed me that my services were no longer required, and I hoped that someone else in that strange home that had been my abode for two months was also regrettful. This was Miss Naomi Sterling. She acted otherwise; in fact, distant, and I fancied an expression of distinct censure in her beautiful face. At all events no opportunity was afforded me to fathom or explain. Her employer and my own had coldly handed me an envelope containing, I knew, my week's salary, with the words: "You can go at once." And he added, a darkly suspicious and resentful look in his ever-restless, ever-probing eyes: "And you need not refer to me." And you need not refer to me. Miss Sterling, who was the reading companion of his invalid wife, stood nearby as he spoke. She had directed a searching look at me. Then she dropped her eyes. I saw a tear fall. Then, being nothing more to say, I bowed politely and left the room and the house. I need not have been surprised at the action of Mareveli, for he was ever an autocratic, eccentric old man. He was of Italian-French extraction, had inherited a fortune and had given his life to study along artistic and scientific lines. He had whole cabinets stored with curios, and a magnificent library. I had been employed to catalogue all of those, besides acting as his secretary. The men of my employer and the general atmosphere of the dull old house were gloomy and unfriendly alike. My labor was light and congenial, however, and then again I was occasionally thrown into the company of Miss Sterling. I cannot describe the rare dream of grace and beauty that drew me under the influence of this peerless creature. She was mostly in the rooms of the invalid mistress, and there was little opportunity for more than a casual greeting, or a few words exchanged at the table. There was the walled garden, however, and I managed to stroll there whenever I saw Naomi among the flowers and shrubs. Twice I spent a delightful half-hour with her. I left after those occasions fully impressed with the hope, nay, the conviction, that she read my love for her clearly. A fluttering emotion which she had betrayed had given me hope. One day she gave me a rose from her bosom and blushed and moved away quickly. I determined upon a confession of love the next evening, but before that day was over I was summarily dismissed from the service of Marevelli, as I have told you. I had only a small amount of money at my command and my first idea was of going East, where I had business friends. The thought of Naomi determined me. While her latest action had clearly repelled me, yet I could not readily forget her. As I left the Marevell mansion I tried to fathom the cause of the drastic action of its owner. Suspicion seemed to be the impelling motive of his behavior; but why in my case? I was aware that he had been the victim, as a countryman of wealth, of that mysterious league of villains known as the "Black Hand." I had seen their letters, menacing him, demanding a large amount of money as blackmail, or his life. Outside of the usual sordid motive of personal gain of these schemers, I had heard that Marevell was especially detested by these especial members of the league on account of some political differences reaching back to his former career in Italy. Always on guard against those malevolent plotters, generally viewing them with contempt instead of fear, was it possible that Marevelli suspected me as a possible spy in their interest? Further, was it probable that he had imparted these suspicions to his wife, who in turn had communicated them to Naomi? I dwelt strongly, mentally, on this phase of the situation. Several times during the ensuing week I hovered about the Marevelli place. I caught sight of Naomi only once. She was in the garden. I lifted my hat. She bowed in return, sadly, I thought, and went into the house. I was aggrieved, disappointed; but at least she did not betoken her former coldness. I had just finished a promenade past the house one evening when a sinister-faced man of foreign cast swung along by my side. He was specious and insinuating in his address. After dwelling upon a few indifferent, everyday comments, he eyed me keenly. OLD GOLD AND SILVER MINE Was Worked by Aztecs Before Cortez Came to Mexico, and is Still in Operation. The oldest silver and gold mine in America is the Rayas mine in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. There is conclusive evidence that the mine was worked by the Indians before the time of Cortez and the defeat of Montezuma and the Aztecs. Around 1550 Rayas discovered the mine which bears his name. Fire and water blasting was used by the Indians. They mined only gold. The Spanlards, coming later, used black powder. Under improved mining methods the mine has been greatly developed and much of the discarded material worked over. The main shaft is 1,400 feet deep, with 35 miles of underground operations, and 1,500 men are employed. "Did you tell my boy he might be president some day?" asked the man. "Had I better say something in my mind I had to speak?" he inquired, craftily. "Why not?" I submitted. "Very well. I know who you are—Adrian Noble, recently the victim of a whim of the hard tyrant in yonder, Ludgi Marevelll." "I was his secretary once, yes," I admitted. "You cannot feel very kindly toward him. If I should tell you that the nipping in the bud of a vast political conspiracy in which Marevell is involved is our object, and a thousand dollars cash will be yours for a trifle of cooperation, what would you say?" I had my clue in an instant. I feigned the resentment toward my employer which the stranger sought to fan into a flame of rancour and vengeance. To make a long story short, I pretended blindly to accord with the designs of the man and his accomplices to whom he later introduced me. What he wanted of me was a practical use of the intimate knowledge I had of the interior of the Mareveli home and the ways of its inmates. There were certain papers in the library they wished to secure, they represented. A burglarious entrance was necessary. I feigned interest and willing co-operation in their plans, expecting, sooner or later, to learn the full extent of their motives until the critical moment arrived, acting upon the same when they least expected it. Thus it was that one night I found myself with the trio in the cellar of the Mareveli home. I had not intended to allow affaira to go so far without warning Mareveli, but it was too late to do that now. One of the men W. J. Percy Someone Came Down the Stairs. left us in the cellar and ascended into the upper portion of the' house. He returned speedily, waving a package of papers. "Safe!" he announced, in malevolent triumph. "Now, then, for the rest!" One of his confreres had carried an oblong box all the time. He opened it now. Within was a bomblike object with a long fuse attached. I discerned their design to destroy the house and all within it by dynamite. It was then that I resisted, to be downed by the trio. I was knocked senseless. The three men were gone when I recovered; but, not five feet away, was a spluttering fuse, steadily eating its way to the deadly explosive. My hands and feet were both tied. First, I writed; then I shouted; then I rolled. It was no easy task to make a final lunge which landed me directly across the fuse, two feet away from its hissing, fiery end. My lips and teeth closed over it. I bit, chewed. Success! It was severed. Almost immediately someone came down the stairs from above, holding a lamp. It was Mr. Mareveli. I had, it seemed, kicked shut an electric controller of the electric light meter, thus plunging the house into darkness. Mareveli had descended to the cellar to learn the cause of the sudden darkness. He needed only my simple story and environment to comprehend. My description of the men fully advised him of enemies who had threatened him with death time and again and who, after securing papers that incriminated them in past criminality, had started the execution of brutal revenge. The men were under lock and key within twenty-four hours. Before that space of time had elapsed I was a hero in the eyes of Marevelli, who had previously suspected me as an emissary of the plotters. And Naomi? I was basking anew in the sunlight of her loving smiles! The Open Book. "A man's life should be like an open book." "Yes," observed Miss Cayenne; "but so few people care to interest themselves in a book that isn't a thriller." "Yes, I did," replied the female teacher. "What do you think about it?" "Oh, I think he may if his mother doesn't talk him out of it."—Yonkers Statesman. What Reveals the Man The world does not always select the best man. It is drawn to the one whose appearance and conduct reflects its ideal. It forgets that often the best man is far above its conventional notions. His ideals are so far in advance they are counted erratic and visionary. He treats the popular commonplaces with supreme disinterestedness and the unthinking crowd find little in him. Subsequently history reveals the big man. Enjoying a Novelty. "You seem to have a fondness for sardines. Do you like them so much?" "It isn't that exactly. I like to buy them mainly on account of the way they are packed." "Eh?". "Few things are like that. The dealer seems to be trying to give you all he possibly could." THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 Fads And Fancies Of Fashion NEW WON One of Its to Dete Of all the responsible able than it man beings. Recently arrested for juring a fel when he w THE STAIRS HANDSOME FROCK OF SATIN The handsome frock of satin appears in the picture to have a bias against symmetry and to be a one-sided affair. But this is the fault of the photograph for both sides of the overdress are made in the same way. The skirt of the overdress, cut in one with the body slopes downward and toward the back, falling in cascaded plaits at the bottom. In the back it is long enough to reach nearly to the bottom of the underskirt. The underskirt is almost plain, with plaits at each side of the front panel and across the back. It has a wide hem; but simplicity in this model ceases with the underskirt. The overdress is odd and intricate, with graceful, draped body, following the lines of the figure vaguely and extending below the waistline at the front. It takes an expert to manage the cutting of a garment that is unusual in adjustment, like this one. The bodice opens diagonally across the front and the opening disappears under an ex- I J VARIETY IN BLOUSES. tension of the front that suggests a wide girdle. This is brought around the figure and fastens at the right side, above the hip. The sleeves are made of georgette at the upper arm, with long pointed sleeves of satin for the forearm. They are headed by deep cuffs at the elbow and trimmed with pendant buttons. A small shawl collar of soft white satin establishes the relationship of this interesting dress to the modes of the hour. When we come to think of it, there are many kinds of blouses to choose from this spring. There are two-piece blouses, sweater blouses, kimono blouses and peplum blouses, besides the one-piece blouse without a peplum which occupies so much of our attention. The two-piece blouses are usu- For Mending China. An old and tested recipe for a mending substance for china and glass which will resist the action of water and heat is as follows: Mix a cupful of milk with a cupful of vinegar. Separate the curd from the whey and mix the whey with the whites of five eggs, beating the whole thoroughly together. When it is well mixed, sift in a little quicklime and stir until it is a thick paste. This dries quickly and may be used very satisfactorily for broken china and glass. ally of silk or satin made to slip on over an underbouse of georgette crepe or chiffon. The kimono blouse slips on over the head, and the peplum blouses are made with either short or long peplums. Each of these varieties is made in so many ways that each is a story by itself. But the blouse without a peplum, like that shown in the picture, is made in greater numbers than all the others put together. There is really no end to the variations, in details of decoration, in collars, sleeves and cut, that the popularity of this style compels. It is made in all the washable materials—including crepe and other silks, and often two materials are combined in it. The blouse pictured is of crepe georgette with satin collar and cuffs. It is rather elaborately embroidered at the front with silk and beads and is one among many in which a color contrast is introduced in the embroidery. Among materials made of the same ma- 6 terials there are a few that have a vest of satin set in at the front which is extended with a high collar, for the benefit of women who object to the open throat. There are also a few models with convertible collars; but the newly arrived jabot of lace, attached to a high collar is worn with blouses that open at the throat and is destined to save the day for the very thin woman. Julia Bottomley Separate blouses with side closings and peplums, quite Russian in line and further carrying out this idea because of their embroidered finish, are sure to be much in evidence. Washing White Silk To wash white silk or crepe blouse, white silk gloves, etc., so they will not turn yellow, wash them in just tepid water and use white soap; rinse well and after two waters add a mite of bluing to last rinse water; squeeze out water and roll up silks tightly in a soft towel, but allow the crepe to dry entirely before pressing. See that you use moderately hot iron, as crepe is easily scorched. The silk blouse may be pressed upon the wrong side before it is quite dry. NEW WONDERS OF THE X-RAY One of Its Most Remarkable Uses Is to Determine Age of Human Belings. Of all the wonders that the X-ray is responsible for none is more remarkable than its ability to tell age in human beings. Recently in Cincinnati, a youth was arrested for striking and seriously injuring a fellow workman. He stated when he was arrested that he was unteen years of age. Learning the seriousness of the charge against him, the defendant and his father asserted that he was but seventeen years old, and demanded that the boy be at once turned over to the juvenile authorities, as the law of this state prevents a prisoner under eighteen years of age being tried in a criminal court. Thoroughly convinced that the youth was at least eighteen years old, the juvenile court physician decided to have X-ray photographs made of the epiphyseal bones of his hand, elbow and hip, and also photos of the same bones of a seventeen-year-old youth. Comparison, it was hoped, would then settle the matter, as it is a known fact in medical circles that when a boy reaches the age of eighteen years those bones become hardened. The photographs developed from the X-ray pictures of the bones of the boys showed that those of the seventeen-year-old boy had not hardened, but those of the defendant in the case had done so. The physician immediately fixed the age of the boy at eighteen or more. Did Uncle Smile? Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins had "expressions" from their rich old Uncle Edward. So, when he came to them on a few days visit, they prepared to do all they could do to make a good impression, and commenced by meeting him at the station. On the way home in a trolley car to a Boston suburb they encouraged their child, also named Edward, to sit the old gentleman's knee, or, as he stout, as much of it as was available. Presently the small boy slipped from his perch and sided over to his mother. "I don't think I want to sit on uncle's knee any more," he said, in his clear treble voice. "Oh, Teddy, why?" said mother in shocked tones. Teddy eyed his great-uncle aggrievedly. "Because every time he breathes out he pushes me off," he complained. —Boston Post. Japan's Experience Costly When the railways of Japan were first planned, the narrow gauge of 3 feet 6 inches was selected for them, because it was cheapest to build and equip, and was thought best suited to the country's narrow highways and steep grades. Now the 6,000 miles of Japanese railways, all of narrow gauge, are found to be sadly behind the times, and a movement is on foot to rebuild them to standard gauge, although the cost is estimated at nearly $450,000,000. At present the trains are slow, the fastest expresses making less than 30 miles an hour; the coaches are low and narrow, and the sleeping cars are cramped and inconvenient; while most of the railway inventions of other nations cannot be used because of the difference in track gauge and size of cars. The director of imperial railways favors the change, in spite of the cost, and estimates that the main Tokaiido line could be converted to broad gauge in 12 years and other lines on the main island of Japan within 25 years.—Popular Mechanics Magazine. Dinner Mints. To make after-dinner mints you will need two cupfuls of granulated sugar, one-half cupful of water, a pinch of cream of tartar and one teaspoonful of peppermint. Even with war prices on sugar the ingredients cannot come to ten cents. Dissolve the sugar over the fire and add the cream of tartar. Let it boil without stirring till when tested in cold water it is brittle. Quickly pour out on a buttered platter. When the edges begin to look opaque, fold the cream toward the center and as soon as it is hard enough to handle, pull as you would old-fashioned molasses candy until it is white. The peppermint flavor should be added in drops to the candy when pulling it. The Giant Republic You could put all our United States (excluding Alaska) into Brazil and have 200,000 square miles left! There is said to be more unexplored country in Brazil than in all the rest of the world put together! If we had a river like the Amazon stretching inland from New York, the greatest ocean steamers afloat could sail through the heart of the United States as far as Omaha, Neb. And this land of big things will become as great commercially as she now is physically. Already four-fifths of the world's coffee is raised in Brazil.—Dan Ward in World Outlook. Temperature of Solar Surface The latest estimate of the absolute temperature of the solar surface is that of F. Biscoe of Warsaw, whose computation is based upon the intensity of radiation for individual wavelength in the solar spectrum as obtained with the spectro-bolometer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical observatory. He gets an average value of 7.300 plus 100 degrees centigrade. Conlugal Foresight. A famous physician, asked at the New York Academy of Medicine why he wore rubbers on a day when the streets were perfectly dry, replied: "My wife runs down the street after me with them when I don't. I wear them to keep her from getting pneumonia." Funniest Ever. "Say, paw," queried little Bennett Bumpernickel, "who was the first American humorist?" "You'll find his name in your school history, son," replied the old man. "He was the chap who said he would rather be right than be president." NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS House Seems to Have Lost Its Respect for Senate WASHINGTON.—Who remembers the time when the house of representatives treated the senate with respect? In those days it was courtesy never to mention the senate by name in house debates. When necessary they resentative Fitzgerald only a few days ago. Representative Mann was raising a rumpus because the senate had done something or other, and Representative Fitzgerald pleaded the excuse that the senate had to take such and such action and was asking the house for help. "That's a good excuse," retorted Representative Mann, "but if the senate needs the help of the gentleman from New York it should elect him an advisory member." At which Representative Fitzgerald grinned and answered: "Well, it probably wouldn't do the senate any harm." American People Treat the White House Roughly THAT in this grand and glorious republic the White House is really the people's house was brought out rather vividly in the hearings before the house appropriations subcommittee on the sundry civil bill. Col. W. W. Hartz, told how roughly the White House is treated by the visiting public and how the furniture is demolished. "The repairs," said he, "are required more and more as time goes on and are made necessary largely because of injuries inflicted upon the property by the public. "There are between 1,000 and 2,000 people who go through the White House every day except Sundays, and the lower floor and the main floor of the White House have been very badly used. We have not been able, with the $35,000 annually appropriated, to keep it up, so that many of the furnishings have not been restored or repaired that were put in there 15 years ago when the White House was rebuilt by President Roosevelt. "Very few of these things are for the second story or the president's private part of the White House, but are mainly for the part of the White House used by the public. "The people sit in the chairs, pull at the hangings and put their hands on the walls, so that they require painting and retouching all the time in order to keep the White House clean. The White House is the subject of special scrutiny by everybody who comes here, and in order to keep up the standard it requires about every four years a number of extraordinary repairs. I have been over all of these items with one of the members of the president's family to see whether they had any objection to anything or anything to urge in addition. The public takes great pride in the White House and wants it kept in good condition." Representative Gillett of Massachusetts wanted to know why the window curtains should be renewed every 15 years and Colonel Harts replied: "They have been rinsed and rinsed; they have been turned from end to end and inside and out, until now we cannot do anything more with them. People who go in the White House grab at the curtains in order to look out, and as high as the people can reach the curtains are worn to tatters, often completely worn through. On the furniture the edges have worn through and the plush seats are worn off by people constantly sitting on them. It is mainly for the use of the public that these repairs are necessary." Five Spies Found to Be Residing in Washington COINCIDENT with the discovery of 26 secreted Germans in Washington, a nest of spies was unearthed. The spies include three women and two men. Four of them have been in the employ of the United States govern- The same volume is likewise responsible for the information that Washington is not in such a very bad way when it comes to preparedness for eventualities. For instance, the capital has seven Forts, sixty Cannons, nine Gunns, and one Sword. Already Washington has one Victory to its credit. With two Harbours to guard, the capital has three Mines to do the work, and whereas there are three Shipps, there are likewise two Convoyes. Preparedness advocates voice gratification over the fact that there is only one Slacker to be found here. Opponents of prohibition professed to find consolation in the volume, showing as it does that the population of Washington is temperate, and also indicating that although the Sheppard bill was enacted into law the District will not be entirely without hope for liquid refreshment. Forty-two Barrars are to be found in the District. The stock of refreshments inventoried in the directory includes eight varieties of Booze, five brands of Beers, nine Wines, six Ryes and four Punches. The city has ten Glasses and one Botter. Argument that the town is temperate is said to be found in the fact that there are two Sobers here and one Drinkwater, as compared with one Spree-one Tipple, three Pickles, one Jagger and one Lush. President's Cobbler Finds Wilson Got New Shoes "GUESS President Wilson is wearing new shoes this time," said Frank Sumner of 1726 Pennsylvania avenue, who has repaired shoes for six presidents. "His shoes haven't come in lately, although there has been out to be done under the Wilson regime, and marked another milepost in Summer's business with presidents. Grover Cleveland was the first president that Sumner worked for in repairing shoes. William McKinley like other mortals, had his half-soled and heeled, and Sumner got the jobs. President Taft's big shoes were repaired by Sumner. HAVE YOU NO RESPECT ? BAH! HOUSE ? resentative Fitzgerald only a few days ing a rumpus because the senate had a resentative Fitzgerald pleaded the excuse such action and was asking the house "That's a good excuse," retorted Re needs the help of the gentleman from advisory member." At which Representative Fitzgerald "Well, it probably wouldn't do the American People Treat th THAT in this grand and glorious re people's house was brought out rat house appropriations subcommittee on t who has charge of public buildings and grounds, appeared before the subcom- mittee and asked for an appropriation of $60,000 "for extraordinary repairs and refurnishing of the executive mansion." He made such a showing of public desecration of the White House—unintentional but nevertheless destructive—that the committee did not hesitate to grant what he asked. Members of the subcommittee sat up and took notice when Colonel Harts told how roughly the White House is to the furniture is demolished. "The repairs," said he, "are require are made necessary largely because of by the public. "There are between 1,000 and 2,000 House every day except Sundays, and the White House have been very badly the $35,000 annually appropriated, to kings have not been restored or repaired when the White House was rebuilt by a "Very few of these things are for private part of the White House, but House used by the public. "The people sit in the chairs, pull the walls, so that they require painting to keep the White House clean. The scrutiny by everybody who comes here it requires about every four years a nun been over all of these items with an family to see whether they had any objection in addition. The public takes great pride kept in good condition." Representative Gillett of Massachusetts curtains should be renewed every 15 yr. "They have been reined and reined end and inside and out, until now we People who go in the White House grow and as high as the people can reach completely worn through. On the fur and the plush seats are worn off by primarily for the use of the public that the Five Spies Found to Be COINCIDENT with the discovery of the nest of spies was unearth. The men. Four of them have been in the WE'VE GOT SPIES ALL AROUND US !!! sponsible for the information that Wade when it comes to preparedness for e has seven Forts, sixty Cannons, nine ington has one Victory to its credit. With two Harbours to guard, the and whereas there are three Shipps, the Preparedness advocates voice gr only one Slacker to be found here. Opponents of prohibition profess showing as it does that the population indicating that although the Sheppard will not be entirely without hope for I Fort-two Barrs are to be found ment inventories in the directory i brands of Beers, nine Wines, six Rye Glasses and one Botter. Argument that the town is temper there are two Sobers here and one Dr one Tipple, three Pickles, one Jagger President's Cobbler Find "GUESS President Wilson is wear Sunner of 1726 Pennsylvania a president presidents. "His shoes haven't com- plenty of White House work." Sum- ner has the distinction of being the first Washington man to work for the president. Four years ago when Mr. Wilson arrived in this city to take the oath of office as president, Sumner re- paired his shoes. Mr. Wilson's shoes went over to 1726 Pennsylvania avenue to have heels put on them. The president- elect waited before taking the oath of office, while Summer did a rush job. It was the first White House work sent out to be done under the Wilson re- Sumner's business with presidents. Grover Cleveland was the first pr- pairing shoes.—William McKinley il- soled and heeled, and Sumner got the President Taft's big shoes were r WORTH KNOWING Silent contempt is responsible for many an undelivered blow. It is better to be slow to anger than to be handy with a six-shooter. A woman's vanity begins with her hat and ends with her shoes. Truth is better than falsehood, but false teeth are better than no teeth at all. Some women marry for the purpose of obtaining a listener who can't get away. used the vague term, "another body," and sometimes went as far as making a wavelike motion to the far north, indicating the direction in which "the other body" could be found. But, like the English soldier's plaint in "Mandalay," all that is "shoved behind me, long ago and far away." Today the house actually rips the senate up the back, right out in meeting. Witness the sarcastic comment between Representative Mann and Rep- s ago. Representative Mann was raised done something or other, and Repre- te that the senate had to take such and for help. Representative Mann, "but if the senate am New York it should elect him an grinned and answered: senate any harm." the White House Roughly republic the White House is really the either vividly in the hearings before the sundry civil bill. Col. W. W. Harts, WE WANT $60,000 FOR REPAIRS ETC. OF THE WHITE HOUSE treated by the visiting public and how red more and more as time goes on and of injuries inflicted upon the property 1000 people who go through the White and the lower floor and the main floor of ly used. We have not been able, with keep it up, so that many of the furnished that were put in there 15 years ago President Roosevelt. for the second story or the president's are mainly for the part of the White at the hangings and put their hands on and retouching all the time in order White House is the subject of special e, and in order to keep up the standard number of extraordinary repairs. I have one of the members of the president's objection to anything or anything to urge pride in the White House and wants it ussetted want to know why the window years and Colonel Harts replied: used; they have been turned from end to we cannot do anything more with them. rab at the curtains in order to look out, the curtains are worn to tatters, often furniture the edges have worn through people constantly sitting on them. It is these repairs are necessary." The Residing in Washington 26 secreted Germans in Washington, a the spies include three women and two the employ of the United States govern- ment for many years. Two are employed in the bureau of engraving and printing, one in the post office, and another in the railway mail service. In the event the foregoing has occasioned any alarm in these times of stress, it might be proper to state that there are three Shocks where this one came from, and that the Germans were discovered on page 503 of the 1917 city directory, just out, while the Spies were found on page 1134. The same volume is likewise re- washington is not in such a very bad way eventualities. For instance, the capital Gunns, and one Sword. Already Wash- e capital has three Mines to do the work, there are likewise two Convoyes. ratification over the fact that there is sensed to find consolation in the volume, of Washington is temperate, and also bill was enacted into law the District liquid refreshment. in the District. The stock of refresh- includes eight varieties of Booze, five fives and four Punches. The city has ten orate is said to be found in the fact that drinkwater, as compared with one Spree er and one Lush. Hils Wilson Got New Shoes daring new shoes this time," said Frank avenue, who has repaired shoes for six one in lately, although there has been HE MUST'VE BOUGHT A NEW PAIR regime, and marked another milepost in president that Sumner worked for in relike other mortals, had half jobs, repaired by Sumner. We would get more enjoyment out of a dollar if it took as long to spend it as it does to earn it. A young man keeps company with a girl before marriage, but after the ceremony she is lucky if he does. If a man shows his teeth and smiles he will attain his object much quicker than if he shows his teeth and growls. On one side of a new electric porch light are grooves into which figures can be slipped to make it serve as a house number either by day or by night. All communications should be addressed to the Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August —, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews, .....Editor and Owner Willa M. Glenn, .....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 75 Three Months ..... 50 ADVERTISING RATES, $2.00 PER INCH PER MONTH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. U. S. NEWSPAPER LAWS. Below is the law in regard to news- papers: First—Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue their subscription. Second—If the subscriber orders discontinuance of periodical the pub- lisher may continue to send the same until arrears are paid. Third—if a subscriber neglects or refuses to take the periodicals from the postoffice to which they have been directed he is held responsible till he has settled his bill and ordered the paper discontinued. Fourth—If the subscriber moves to other places without informing the publisher and the paper is sent to the former direction, they are held responsible. EDITORIALS. Perhaps the reason the Louisville Courier-Journal made such an editorial ad over the patriotic speech of Roscoe Conkling Simmons is that even Marse Henry, in view of conditions in and around Kentucky, had seen no reasons for the particular patriotism of the Jim-crowed Negroes of the South. In some way or other the colored children who had been asked to sing at the big patriotic demonstration last Saturday night were crowded off the program. Senator James A. Reed, whose antipathy toward the black folks is so well known, would doubtless have been greatly vexed had the bill gone through as planned. Now comes Mr. Medicine-Man Vardaman, of the United States Senate, between times of Mississippi, and openly states his fears that in case the southern Negroes are given arms to fight the Germans, said arms may be used to shoot up the white folks who have been lynching, burning and outraging innocent black men, women and children during the last fifty years. From our point of view it appears that instead of worrying about the loyalty of the colored citizens who were bred and born in this land, more attention should be given to the million and a half unnaturalized foreigners who are already said to be secretly planning and plotting against the flag. Some of these, too, though foreign, are occupying positions which no colored man could ever attain. There are many bits of excellent character drawing in "The Shepherd of the Hills," the dramatization of Harold Bell Wright's most widely read novel, which comes to the Garden theater, for its annual engagement, commencing with a matinee next Sunday. It is a beautiful play filled with tears and laughter, one cannot help laughing or crying in turn, if his heart is right. The people that move within it are so human that the auditor will pick them out for like or dislike, as if he had really known them in flesh, rather than on the boards of the stage. Y.M.C.A. Notes Next Sunday's afternoon meeting at 3:30 o'clock will be an "Echo" meeting of the Bible institute. The Y. M. C. A. has just been presented a picture of Lincoln institute in its infancy, by Mrs. Rhone, 708 East Seventeenth street. At this writing the Young Men's Bible class finance committee reports $11.10 of the $100 estimated to cover the expense of the institute. The April calendar of activities for the association is one of the heaviest of the year. The big athletic carnival, under the direction of the physical work committee, April 10-14; the annual spring membership campaign, April 13-23, and the recital and musical, April 20, under the direction of Mrs. J. F. Shannon for the Sorosis' benefit of the piano fund, are among the chief events. The large attendance, both afternoon and night, at the Bible institute conducted by Dr. S. N. Vass, under the direction of the churches of Greater Kansas City and the Y. M. C. A. Zoblin school, conclusively proves that the people are anxious to know God's word and will sacrifice to receive it, when taught in a simple and intelligent manner. Dr. Vass has kindly given his services to Western University, Lincoln and Sumner high schools. It is estimated that the at tendance at all sessions of his Bible teachings will exceed 2,000 persons NOTICE. HOUSTON SHELTON has just purchased a SEVEN PA5- SENGER LIMOUSINE and it is at your service day or night. Experienced driver. Call Bell Phone, Eas 12047J. The Bedford Hair Grower A MME. MARIE WATERS MME. A Wonderful Life One thousand and a THE STAR HAIR preparation. Can ening irons. Sells for 25c per value. Any person convinced. No n your hair just a trial and buccav If you wish to be send you a full with at once; also by Money Order Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower one thousand agents wanted. Good money made. THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is great separation. Can be used with or without straight- ing irons. Calls for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its use. Any person that will use a 25c box will be behind. No matter what has failed, to grow hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. You wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also agents' terms. Send all money Money Order to --- A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. 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 MFRS. 1113 Clark Street. Evanston, Ill. 1113 Clark Street --- FIDELITY GROCERY CO. * Help us to reduce the high cost of * living. THE FIDELITY GRO * CERY COMPANY is open for mem- * bership. Fee $3.00 per year or * $1.00 for 4 months. Home Phone E. 1533, 2418 Vine street, Mrs. Elizabeth Flood, president, treas- urer, Mr. James Cifax; B. K. Man- ager. Little Corner —That if you want to forget all other troubles, big or little, wear a pair of tight shoes. —That if more of the June brides could cook as well as they can tango there would not be so many divorces. —That the girl who leads all her classes in the gym is usually so delicate when she gets home that washing dishes gives her nervous prostration. —That a mother is always afraid her children will be kidnapped, but father never worries. —That nowadays two is matrimony and three is alimony. —That a liar is a man who arrives home about 2:30 a. m. and begins to explain to his wife how it happened. That when some women tell their friends they have three or four summer shirts, but not one that's fit to wear, they're usually telling the truth without knowing it. That the family that has the ground and doesn't raise a garden this spring ought to be made to go hungary. That a peep into the show windows of the G. A. Page Shoe Store, 1507 East Eighteenth street, will make glad every Negro who has an ounce of race pride. ```markdown ``` --- Will promote the growth of stubborn hair, restore vitality and beauty; will grow hair on bald heads and leaves the hair soft, long and silky. If the hair has disappeared from the temples, Bedford Temple Grower is a matchless restorer. Mme. Marie Waters is the only graduate of the Bedford System in the city. Try her Shampoo and Face Massage. She also weaves hair and makes transformations. Consult her for prices. Course in hair culture taught and pupils given a diploma at graduation. Bell phone East 5385. 1309 Michigan Avenue. A Groceries At Cost THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFRS. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BAKERIES: MRS. SUSIE OWENS, 2331 Vine street. Bell phone, East 5017. BARBER SHOPS. LABORING MEN'S BARBER SHOP, W. F. O'Bonnon, Prop., 558 Grand avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. 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. DELILAM M. S. DOTTREY, 1102 Highland avenue. Poro Hair Dresser. MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dresser. 1226 Vine street. Bell phone, E. 2820. CAFES. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th. Bell Phone, E. 2214. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th street. Bell phone, East 618. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E. Ninth. Bell phone, East 272. LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware. Home phone M. 58. Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware. Home phone, M58. Bell phone Main 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 511 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. Ninth street, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone, Main 6248R. PHOTOGRAPHERS. J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East Eighteenth street. Bell phone. E.91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT, COLORED PEOPLES INVESTMENT CO., Solomon Smith, Pres., 2122 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011. A B C ENGINEER AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota avenue. (Upstairs) Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 1742; Home phone, West 1036; C. W. Neloms, Mgr., H. L. KINSLER, 918 East Twenty H. L. KINSLER, 918 East Twenty-first street. Bell phone, Grand 2303-R. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 Evanston, III. BARBER SHOPS CAFES. LAWYERS JEWELERS. PHOTOGRAPHERS. SHOE STORE G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 E. Eighteenth street. Bell phone, East 1328. UNDERTAKERS. H. B. MOORE, 1301 Independence avenue. Bell phone Main 3398 W. Home phone Main 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia avenue. Bell phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res. Bell East 3281. SHOE REPAIRING. ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP J. C. Banks, Prop., 1514½ East Eighteenth street. Bell phone 4839 With a full line of new and second hand goods doing a good business. The chance of a lifetime. Located at 2224 VINE STREET W. C. Huesten, Att'y. for Estate 601 DELAWARE ST. COLORED LOAN AGENCY MME. A. MOORE, TEACHER OF PIANO and VOICE For Engagements, Phone 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. L & CHAPMAN Millinery eo, Kansas City, Mo. CALDWELL & CH Hair and Mice 18th and Paseo, Kansas C Home Phone East 4009 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pom Grows Hair. Try it. Save your com- and any old hat you may ha Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and E Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mail ord WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGE Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Save your combits, cut hair id hat you may have. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly D. LIVE AGENTS WANTED FACIAL MASSAGE Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mall orders answered promptly WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANTED MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE We teach the work we do KELLEY'S FLOUR KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT FORGET DON'T FO Butter-Cream BREAD Order From Your Grocer Today NAFZIGER BAKING CO. "The Cleanest Bakery in the world" Expert Dental Speciali OF KANSAS CITY SAVE MONEY EXAMINATION FREE All work guaranteed 20 years. The doctor who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had more in this line than any other dentist in the city, so you get the most lea. BRIDGE WORK Specialists KANSAS CITY INATION FREE guaranteed 20 years. GET THE BEST here has undoubtedly had more experience in the city, so you get the most expert serv- Expert Dental Specialists OF KANSAS CITY SAVE MONEY EXAMINATION FREE All work guaranteed 20 years. GET THE BEST The doctor who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had more experience in this line than any other dentist in the city, so you get the most expert service. BRIDGE WORK Spaces where from one to ten teeth have been lost we replace with bridge work. It looks the same as natural teeth., lasts a life time and requires no plate. Broken down teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness with crowns of porcelain and gold. Spaces where from one to ten teeth have been lost we replace with bridge work. It looks the same as natural teeth, lasts a lifetime and requires no plate. Broken down teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness with crowns of porcelain and gold. GOLD CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP K DENTAL CO. Walnut Street WHITE CROWNS, SET OF TEETH, UPPER AN NEW YORK D 1017-19 Walm Rooms to Rent WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP FOR RENT 3-room cottage; water and gas; $8. 16th and Myrtle. FOR RENT—Four-room flat; strictly modern, steam heat and electricity. See Kinsler, Bell Grand 2303R. Rooms for rent; modern; private family. Bell phone Grand 4748. Mrs N. Wright, 1712 Forest, 2d floor south Gentleman roomers preferred. FOR RENT. Furnished room for gentlemen. Mrs Swann, 1514 E. Seventeenth street. FOR SALE. One lot 50x150 feet; a bargain. A 2-room house, a good hen house and peach trees 2 years old. 54th and Montgall. Modern furnished room for rent, man and wife preferred. Mrs. I. V. Chinn, 2219 Campbell street. FOR SALE—House and lot in Quinidaro, Kansas; lot 100x205; 2 rooms, 12x14; can be bought at a reasonable price. E. L. Campbell, R. F. D. No. 3. MONEY—MONEY—MONEY. Furniture loans made to honest people. Pay back in weekly payments. Business strictly confidential. Bell Phone. Grand 2303-R. --- --- A. Studio, 1905 East 19th Street, Bell East 5407. Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest Kelley Milling Co. K.C. U.S.A. BRIDGE WORK Finds Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering "My' daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for three years, the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors but they did her no good. About a year ago we heard of Dr. Miles' Nervine, and it certainly has proved a blessing to our little girl. She is now apparently cured and is enjoying the best of health. It is over a year since she had had flare. We cannot speak too highly of Dr. Miles' Nervine." MRS. FRANK ANDERSON, Cleveland, Minn. Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents. who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers. Dr. Miles' Nervine is one of the best remedies known for this affliction. It has proven beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used it have the greatest faith in it. It is not a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need not hesitate to give it a trial. Sold by all Druggists. It the first bottle fails to benefit your money is returned. @ MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. good. About a year ago we heard of Dr. Miles' Nervine, and it certainly has proved a blessing to our little girl. She is now apparently cured and is enjoying the best of health, even year since she had a fit. We cannot speak too highly. We Do Not Deal With the Crooked Doctors who Demand Percentage for Their Prescriptions. FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR SLLAUGHTER SYSTEM and LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to grow hair in six treatments or money refunded. A "Actual results from the Slaughter System and Lyda's Hair Beautifier." A guaranteed cure for any Scalp Disease. M Facial Massage, Braids, and all kinds of Hair Good Madam J. H. WARREN 1608 EAST 18TH STREET Bell Phone, A guaranteed cure for any Scalp Disease. Manicuring, Facial Massage, Braids, and all kinds of Hair Goods. "If you have good hair, care for it. If you have a diseased scalp, treat it. If you have little or no hair—it's your own fault and a good reason for quick action." Madame M. B. Jackson's Wonderful Hair Grower is not a new discovery, but has been used for years with the best results. Both temple grower and grower sell for twenty- five and fifty cents per box. Also a pressing oil at twenty-five cents per box. Madame M. B. Jackson's Hair Grower can be used with or without straightening the hair. A complete course taught by mail or personal instruction. Work guaranteed. Years of experience. Hair matched by sample. We sell all kinds of hair goods. A six weeks' treatment of Madame M. B. Jackson's Wonderful Preparations will be mailed to any one for one dollar and a half. Mall orders promptly filled. Send two-cent stamp for return mail and literature. Agents wanted. Liberal discount. KANSAS CITY AGENTS: Mrs. Anna Roberts, 1418 East 24th Street. Mrs. Florence Fisher, 1611 East Tenth St. Send all money orders to Madame M. B. Jackson. For further information call Mme. M. B. Jackson BELL PHONE, E. MME. M. B. JACKSON, 1913 East HOURS: 8 A. M. BOTH TIME AND M BELL PHONE, E. 3237W or write B. JACKSON, 1913 East Tenth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HOURS: 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT MME. M. B. JACKSON, 1913 East Tenth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HOURS: 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO FALL AND WINTER GOOD MRS. G. W. Only authorize MADAME C. J. WALKER'S in Argentine Hair Dressing, Scalp Treatment or Money R AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY MRS. G. W. TUCKER Only authorized agent for NAME C. J. WALKER'S HAIR PREPARATIONS in Argentine, Kansas. ressing, Scalp Treatment Guaranteed to Grow Hair or Money Refunded. FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY MRS. G. W. TUCKER 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. 1,000 AGENTS WANTED You have tried the rest now try the Best. The Criterion Hair Grower will cure Scalp or Eczema and Tetter, move, Dandruff, stops Itching and Burning, Stops Hair from Falling immidiately, promotes a growth of long, thick, glossy hair for man, woman or child. What we manufacture: arations on sale also at 1317 Independence Avenue. 1000 AGENTS WANTED have tried the rest now try the Best. Riterion Hair Grower will cure Scalp or Eczema and Tetter, reu- uff, stops Itching and Burning, Stops Hair from Falling immed- tates a growth of long, thick, glossy hair for man, woman or child. we manufacture: All preparations on sale also at 1317 Independence Avenue. 1,000 AGENTS WANTED You have tried the rest now try the Best. The Criterion Hair Grower will cure Scalp or Eczema and Tetter, remove Dandruff, stops Itching and Burning, Stops Hair from Falling immediately, promotes a growth of long, thick, glossy hair for man, woman or child. What we manufacture: Criterion GROWER Criterion TEMPLE GROWER Criterion PRESSING OIL Criterion 11771P CURE Criterion SHAMPOO Criterion HAIR TONIC Criterion BEAUTY CREAM Criterion SKIN BLEACH Write today for agents' price list, literature for same. Criterion Hair and Toilet 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone E. 1368 W. Tion Hair and Toilet Preparation Company Land Ave. E. 1368 W. KANSAS CITY, MO Write today for agents' price list, literatures and information. Enclose stamps for same. Criterion Hair and Toilet Preparation Company 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone E. 1368 W. KANSAS CITY, MO Mme. M. B. Jackson Criterion TEMPLE GROWER Criterion PRESSING OIL Criterion 1117171 CURE Bell Phone, East 5177 W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street Criterion HAIR TONIC Criterion BEAUTY CREAM Criterion SKIN BLEACH CITY NEWS Alonzo Moor at Ebenezer Chapel, April 2. Little Theodore Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Howard, was painfully injured by falling from his chair last week. Mrs. A. E. Jenkins has returned from Oklahoma City where she reports a delightful visit with Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Wiseman. WANTED—1,000 Negro men and boys to learn the Automobile Business. See our Ad on page 8. A. A. A. Training School, 1420 Woodland avenue. The death of Mr. Douglass Bourne, the brother of Mrs. Neal Range, 1407 Lydia avenue, occurred last Saturday in St. Louis, Mo., in a lamp manufacturing concern explosion. The body was brought here Sunday and was interred in Highland cemetery. Kitchens of our leading restaurants and lunch rooms are crimes to humanity. Come and see the Hole in the Wall. You see it cooked. 1412 East 18th street. Mr. J. M. Mosby of Springfield, Ill., was called to the bedside of his very ill sister, Mrs. Frank Duncan, 1016 Oakland avenue, and will be pleased to see his many friends. Mr. Mosby's stay is limited to just a few days, on account of business. Mrs. Alice Howard of 221 South Park avenue, Helena, Mont., desires to adopt a child between 3 and 6 years of age. She is very fond of children and is able to care for one nicely and would pay all expenses and give a good Christian home to a needy child. Manager Fred Harris of the Armory Hall, and Prof. Roscoe White gave a theater party for fifty at the Garden theater Sunday night. The following Wednesday the Smart Set company and orchestra were guests at the Armory hall, Cottage and Vine streets. It was quite a successful affair. You owe to your wife, mother, daughter or sweetheart a box of delicious fresh chocolate candy or a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream, at Smith's Drug Store, corner 18th and Tracy. Mrs. E. N. Wilson of Marshall, Mo., was the guest of honor at a dinner given March 25 by Mr. and Mrs. Bradock Ball of 1743 Belleview avenue. Others who entertained Mrs. Wilson were: Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Picklett; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Moore; Mrs. Josephine Catterdon and Miss Emma Hughes. The same low prices and good values prevail at the AVERY FURNITURE, 1308-10 Grand avenue, which has given this firm a mark of distinction and unusual growth. This week the new Thermos refrigerators will be especially introduced and the Mother Hubbard kitchen cabinets will go on sale. The Peerless carpet sweeper will be sold at $1.25. In addition to the list of presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clay of Bunceton, Mo., should have been added a pair of individual salt cellars from Mrs. Anna Stevenson, and a decorated plate from Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Henderson. Dr. Theo. Smith, our Pioneer Drugist, is visiting relatives and friends in Boston and will pay a visit to South Carolina before returning home. FOR RENT. Modern room for rent, man and wife preferred. Mrs. I. V. Chinn, 2219 Campbell street. A CORRECTION The Sun made a mistake in the number of the residence of Mrs. Isa belle Daugherty of Chicago, last week. It is 5722 Lafayette street. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and beautiful floral offerings, and also are we grateful to Rev. Davis. Mrs. Alexander and daughters. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Our services were well attended Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Weaver was preached at 12:30. Mrs. Weaver was a charter member of our church and was a good and faithful member until her death. The funeral was under the audices of St. Mary's tabernacle and Eva Court of Calanthe. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family...Mr. D. W. Ross is much better and we hope will continue to improve. EIGHTH STREET BAPTIST CUJUBOR Thursday night, March 22, at the Metropolitan Baptist church, the spelling match given by the three schools of the city was a success in spite of the inclementy of the weather. The contestants were the seventh and third grades of Douglass, Stowe and Dunbar, Mr. Pearson, superintendent of schools, was present and acted as one of the judges with Miss Smothers, principal of Stowe, and Miss Harlan, principal of Douglass. Mr. Neely, district supervisor of the Colored schools, gave out the words. One prize was won by the seventh grade of Stowe and the other prize was won by the third grade of Douglass. Don't be ashamed to eat clean food. Hole in the Wall only, 1412 East 18th street. The Board of Health reports the Hole in the Wall the only clean restaurant or lunch in the two Kansas City's. At 1412 East 18th street. Dr. Grant G. Brown of Wichita, Kas., was recently married to Miss Daisy L. Ball, a popular lady of the same city. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. Vass, the great Bible instructor, preached Sunday morning to a large congregation...Mrs. Fay Reed, violinist, and Mrs Zenola Reeves, the new pianist, together with the pipe organist, are furnishing excellent music for both the morning and evening services. In the evening the pastor, Dr. Bacote, preached on, "We Are the Salt of the Earth"...There were ten additions to the church...Last Friday night the church held its regular monthly business meeting, which was well attended...Next Sunday at 3 p. m., our church choir will furnish the music at Lincoln high school...Sunday evening, April 1, will be Covenant meeting and Communion. 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. (By Delia Mosee). Rev. J. G. Robinson stirred the hearts of the congregation last Sunday. His powerful sermons and earnest pleas brought ten into the fold. Rev. D. A. Holmes of Kansas City, Kas., delivered an interesting sermon to the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe. Tuesday marked the close of the special meetings conducted by Rev. Robinson. Rev. John L. Williams of the West Bottoms mission, preached to the missionary societies of Kansas City last Thursday night. An able sermon will be delivered by the minister, Dr. Thomas, Palm Sunday morning, April 1. Special music by the choir. Free distribution of palms by the stewardesses. Don't forget "The Redephtion" Good Friday night. A. E. H. * Palm Sunday, April 1, will be * observed at Allen chapel with a * special sermon by the minister. * also special music by the choir. * assisted by a quartet from West * ern university. Free distribution * of palms. ```markdown ``` DOUGLASS NIGHT SCHOOL A GREAT SUCCESS The Douglass night school closed Mareh 22 with an excellent program and a splendid exhibit from its departments. The representative citizens of the Douglass school district made up its enrollment, which reached 160 and they were all present. Splendid dresses and other garments were the products from the sewing department. The manual training department furnished splendid tables, music cabinets, buffets, bookcases and many other things. The literary department exhibited a specimen of its work neatly mounted and arranged. Mr. M. H. Tompkins, who is the principal of Douglass school, was principal of the night school also. He was ably assisted by Miss Lee, Miss Jacobs in sewing, and Mr. Nesbitt in manual training. They have done a great work and have won many friends. The entire district wishes to thank the board of education and we hope for a greater school next year. DANCING Friday night of each week at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine Streets. A place for both social and physical recreation. Lessons from 8:30 to 9:30. Admission, 25 cents. INTER-CITY PLEASURE CLUB Drummond Lindsey and Stephen Smith, Floor Managers. JOHNSON-COUNCELLOR. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m., when Miss Gladys Councillor became the bride of Mr. Will N. Johnson. The wedding took place at the bride's home, 949 North 27th street. The house was tastefully decorated in pink and white intermingled with smilax. The bride wore a gray satin-deluxe suit with lavender georgette waist trimmed in heavy lace and chiffon. With this was worn a corsage of sweet peas. Many beautiful presents were received. Rev. W. F. Botts performed the ceremony.—Omaha Monitor. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Viger Cold Tablets will do $1. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracey. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. MARCH 31. 1917 KANSAS CITY. KAS. (By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson). Miss Catherine Davis of 1160 Washington boulevard, is ill. Miss Sarah Porter, 929 Splitlog, is confined to her home with illness. Alexandris Gatewood displayed superior musical talent at the Forum Sunday. Prof. Reynolds of North Tenth street, who has been confined to his home with illness, is able to be out again. Chaplain and Mrs. George W. Prioleau, stationed at Honolulu, H. I., are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy. Mrs. W. E. Jacobs of 2153 North Third street, spent two weeks in Atchison, Kas, with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. T. Morton. csssaIRoxR.tht musit-i oin aoin aoi Prof. D. A. Holmes conducted both services at the Metropolitan temple Sunday, and they were of a very high order. The choir is doing splendidly under the leadership of Mrs. D. A. Holmes. The largest audience that has attended the Forum was present Sunday under the management of the Summer high school. The program was par excellence. The participants on the musical program showed great musical development. Prof. J. A. Hodge gave a splendid logical and practical address. The subject, "The Second Reconstruction," was full of thought and was enjoyed by all present. The subject was ably discussed by Mrs. S. H. Thompson, H. Dwiggins, N. C. Robinson, and B. Cotter. Last, but not least, was the number by Prof. R. G. Jackson, who is a star in the world of music. The Forum will go to Lawrence, April 15. The program will consist of the best talent. A symposium by the doctors will be the interesting feature for the Forum Sunday. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. (BY MRS. Ophelia Jackson). Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Alston spent last Sunday and Monday in Paola, Kas....A marriage ceremony was solemnized between Mr. John Gwinn and Miss Betsey Ayston at the residence of Dr. Jenkins, Thursday, March 15. Dr. Jenkins officiated....Revival services were conducted at the Second Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. E. Green, assisted by Rev. St. Clair, ending with a rally on Sunday, March 25....Mrs. Mattie Renix of Minneapolis, Minn., was the guest of Mrs. Nutie Tucker for a few days last week enroute to her home from Topeka, Kas....Mary Harris, daughter of Rev. H. D. Harris, is absent from school on account of illness.... The election of trustees for St. Paul chapel was held Wednesday night, March 14, and were received by the church Sunday morning....Dr. W. P. Gray, a dentist, recently of Manhattan, Kas., is located with Dr. A. Porter Davis i na suite of offices at 2117 Metropolitan avenue. Quite a few improvements have been made and the offices newly furnished.... Mrs. Dallas Webster, who has been sick, is improving....The Needlecraft club met with Mrs. Pearl Morris last Thursday afternoon with eighteen present. Mrs. Eva Bailey was chosen teacher. The ladies were served with a three-course luncheon, after which they departed for home, declaring Mrs. Morris an ideal hostess....Mrs. Pleasie Allen is very sick....Mr. J. A. Moore and Mrs. Cath erine Curtley were married Saturday March 17....Mrs. William Freelain spent four days in Cherryvale, Kas, this week, the guest of Mrs. J. H Richardson, formerly of Kansas City Mo. To The Sun: Well! Well! Of all the noise that I ever heard birds make——that's the most peculiar sound I ever heard. Run him out of town, what's that matter? Know too much for you'uns? I didn't know that I looked that easy. If I had blown some of those sniper's heads two doors on the other side of h——1 "torment" when you'uns and we'uns sent them around spying on me, and especially one toper who has lost all principle of manhood, but I spared their lives. I knew that they were tools working for cunning fools. You'uns and we'uns can make as strong a talk as you please about what you'uns and we'uns intend to do to me, but I am telling it now that you'uns and we'uns have done all that and more than I intend to stand for any more. In the future when you'uns and we'uns tell it that you intend to do thus and so to me, I am going to take you at your word. Why, the way you ducks race and carry on the people think I have committed some great crime. I am through. I don't stand for no more and the sooner the better. Kansas City is a good place to live in and good enough place to die in also. I also want to mention three of the dirtiest curs among the many and I intend to mention names for the first time in writing articles, viz.: Jim Lawson, alnor Bass and a little tar baby named Will Lewis. These "gentlemen" might not like what I have said and if they don't it is up to them and their god-father. "Nigger evilness" will kill you yet. JAMES RHODES. DAY NURSERY. Open day and night. Babies taken by day or week. Good care. Mrs. A. Witt. 1711 Harrison street. FREEDMANS HOSPITAL. Dr. W. J. Thompkins of Kansas City, Mo., from all indications will be the next surgeon-in-chief of the Freedmans Hospital. This distinguished surgeon and physician is popular in the colored medical profession and his appointment will meet with approval and commendation. Dr. Thompkins is a man of ability and integrity. The legislature of Missouri has unanimously endorsed him for this position which is an evidence of his standing among men of national reputation and standing.—Washington Bee. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. Mr. Samuel McReynolds, who has been sick, is able to be out again.... The Moore Jubilee Singers rendered a program at the Second Baptist church Saturday evening, March 24, to a crowded house. The proceeds were $44.30....The members of the Second Baptist church have been working in the interest of the church debt, which endeds in a rally on Sunday, March 25. The amount raised was $172.80....Revival services are still in progress at the Baptist church and four additions have been made to the membership....The annual sermon of the Silver Leaf Court No. 11, Heroines of Jericho, will be preached by Rev. D. A. Holmes at the Baptist church, Palm Sunday, April 11....A much needed restaurant for the accommodation of Colored people has been opened in the store room of the building recently purchased by the Mutual society. It is under the management of Mrs. Caroline Jackson....The services at St. Paul chapel throughout the day, Sunday, March 25, were very good. The members are working for the rally, which ends in May, at which time they hope to raise $500 to remodel the church....Mary Harris is very much improved. CENTS Ties Direct from color Combinations and it's Unusually Low! TIES 50 CENTS Japanese Challie Ties Direct from Japan In Elaborate Color Combinations and Designs at a Price That's Unusually Low! They're in every color combination you can imagine—men of the East are wearing them—men of Kansas City will like them! See the display in the store and buy several, for it's a most unusual opportunity. 50c E JONES STORE CO Jones' Men's Store, Walnut S., 1st Floor MAINTAINED STANDARDS 1917 Remain absolutely unchanged, Honest, Rich Leather, Sturdy Stitches, Absolute Comfort. Suits Pressed ..... 35 Cents Cleaned ..... 85 Cents Ladies' Work a Specialty. Bell Phone East 699. 1738 HIGHLAND. A. W. Allen, Prop. MRS. W. H. JONES DEAD. Mrs. Alice O Jones, wife of Prof. W. H. Jones, principal of the Bartlett high school, St. Joseph, Mo., passed away last Saturday morning after a brief illness and was buried last Tuesday from the family residence in that city. The brief, but impressive funeral service of the Episcopal Church, of which she was a faithful member was conducted by Rev. Father A. C. Vanloo of Kansas City, Mo. Music was furnished by the Episcopal Church choir of that city. Brief adresses were delivered by Past Grand Master N. C. Crews, Grand Most Ancient Matron Dollie Stevens of the Heroines of Jericho; Past Grand Matrons Nevada Kenner and Anna J Carter and E. J. Smith. The following societies were largely represented and conducted in a very impressive manner the funeral services: The Eastern Star, the Heroines of Jericho and the Court of Calanthe, all of which she was a member. The floral offerings were unusually profuse and beautiful and Prof. Jones received letters and telegrams of condolence from all sections of the state. The funeral offerings was the longest ever witnessed in St. Joseph. Every carriage in the city was used and was under the capable and efficient management of that prince of undertakers, Benjamin F. Graves. The casket furnished was a magnificent brocaded satin lined couch casket, and was literally banked in flokers. Among the out-of-town friends in attendance were: Grand Master W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo.; Past Grand Master N. C. Crews, Kansas City; Grand Most Ancient Matron Dollie Stevens, Hannibal, Mo., and Past Grand Matrons Nevada Kenner, Marshall, Mo., Anna J. Carter, Mrs. R. F. Noland, Mrs. Lettie P. Shade of Plattsburg, Mo., and several others whose names we did not learn. The Sun extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband in his hour of sorrow. —They're bright —They're fresh —They're new —They're stylish —And all for Stylish Spring Models await your selection. ```markdown ``` This is the week to Select your Easter Easter Clothes Emery, Bird, KANSAS CITY, M WHITE-WOOD D Simmery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Emery,Bird,Thayer Co KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE THE QUALITY STORE. Nineteenth and Vine Sts. (Transfer Point). Fresh drugs and pure chemical specialty. Our prescription department complete in the city and is in charge of taking and registered pharmacy is sell at the same price, but only by y taste. Come where your nickles and PHONES—HOME EAST WANTED ONE THOUSAND NEGRO learn to be expert automobile mechanics waiting. Special course taughtmen. Our night class operation as to terms and so for automobile Training School, 14 Kansas City, Mo. The largest and Negroes in the world. Peoples' Dr. Northeast corner of Eighteenth with drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions and medicine. Our prescription department is one of the most in the city and is in charge of graduate, exp ing and registered pharmacists. Other sund eal at the same price, but don't have that re store. Where your nickles and dimes have the mo PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 6411 WANTED ONE THOUSAND NEGRO MEN AND BOYS To be expert automobile mechanics and chas is waiting. Special course in driving for lace men. Our night class opens April 1st. For on as to terms and so forth address Afro-A Mobile Training School, 1420-26 Woodland City, Mo. The largest automobile training rores in the world. Peoples' Drug Store East corner of Eighteenth Street and the B 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 sundaees 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. WANTED ONE THOUSAND NEGRO MEN AND BOYS To learn to be expert automobile mechanics and chauffeurs. Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. Our night class opens April 1st. For full information as to terms and so forth address Afro-American Automobile Training School, 1420-26 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. The largest automobile training school for Negroes in the world. 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 BALTIMORE STO BALTIMORE SHIRT STORES Bell East 1814 Home East 4082 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 MAKING GOOD By GEORGE ELMER COBB (Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.) Whenever Dan Beasley needed food, or a drink, or a dime to pay for a bed, he invariably made a claim to having a past where meritorious work was his portion. "I'm no lazy 'bo, friend," he would say. "I've strung wire half over the country," and he showed a pair of nippers that belonged to the kit of a telegraph construction crew. If encouraged, Dan would dilate on remarkable exploits in his line, well seasoned with peril and hardship. If presented with a query as to present lack of employment, he would cite old age and younger men crowding him out. Dan was tired of cheap lodging houses at Wolverton and wanted to get to Crescent, where a real metropolis presented variety and a broader field for the exploitation of his peculiar genius. Dan swung onto the platform of the last car as the 8:11 pulled out of the depot. Dan was familiar with railroad ways and time schedules. He knew that the 8:11 was a through train to Crescent, with an express car attnched. The chances of discovery by some lynx-eyed conductor, even huddled up in the shadow of the lower step as he was, were entirely against him, but to compensate for that the probabilities were that he would not be kicked off, nor would the train be stopped especially to put him off. Dan fairly cleared the door of the rear car when it opened and a man came out. Dan scrunched close, but felt easier as he observed that the intruder wore no uniform. It was only a passenger come out on to the platform to get a breath of fresh air and puff at a cigarette. He noticed Dan, but made no remark. His smoke being of contemplated brief duration, the passenger had not taken the trouble to go ahead to the smoking car. “Tickets,” and the door swung open and the conductor appeared, punched the bit of pasteboard presented and then noticed Dan. “Stowaway?” he observed smartly, “You’ll have to vacate.” "Where to—Pulliman or chair car?" grinned Dan, coming to his feet. "You aren't the kind to fire me into the ditch, your face shows that. Have a heart, boss. I've seen better days. See," and Dan presented the inevitable last tool of his former calling. "Lineman once, and a good one. Lift me to Crescent, won't you?" The conductor growled some uncomplimentary remarks, evidently declending to make the best of it, and retired, slamming the door after him. The passenger dropped his half-consumed cigarette. It fell to the platform. Greedily Dan picked it up and with a chuckle of rare content placed it between his lips, pulling luxuriously. "Keeps away the hunger, see?" he said, bracing comfortably on the top step now. "You're that, eh?" questioned the passenger. "Generally, friend," nodded Dan. "Well, when you get to Crescent use my contribution for a genuinely square meal," and the speaker handed Dan a half dollar. "Strike wood! I'm blind or dreaming!" cried Dan, and he joyously tapped the welcome coin against the car door. "Say, I'm in rare luck!" The young man smiled and went into the coach. His charitable act pleased him. He was, in fact, filled with pleasant thoughts. Well might that be for inside his breast pocket was a long fat wallet. It contained one thousand two hundred dollars, the savings of two years, which would enable him to go to Crescent, marry Mary Lane, the girl of his choice, enjoy a rational wedding trip and have enough left over to furnish a neat little flat. So he dreamed fond visions of bliss reclining in the car seat, and Dan, outside, extracted the last atom of warmth and flavor from the diminishing cigarette stump and closely clasped the half dollar, gloating over an anticipated satisfying bill of fare in the near future. Dan lolled over the entire platform now. There would probably be no more interruptions and no stops until Crescent was reached. He dozed, and must have been on the verge of dreams for fully two hours when there came a shock. Dan just grabbed the brake rod in time to evade a topple over. "What is it?" he grumbled. "This isn't Crescent. I don't like that!" he added, swinging sideways, clinging with one hand and peering ahead. A red light showed the stop signal just ahead of the engine. The headlight of the locomotive revealed more than one figure scurrying about. Dan had good eyesight. Suddenly he leaped to the ground with the startling words: "Gibber—it's a holdin." Dan ran to the side of the track. He made out at least six men armed with revolvers lining or aboard of the train. Two had clambered aboard the locomotive; two had boarded the express car; two others were coming down the tracks. "They'll take my fifty cents, maybe!" half joked Dan to himself. "And say, it isn't six miles to Crescent. They've detached the engine." Dan glanced about to find a hiding place. None offered, for there was no brush along the sides of the track, which were sloping and confined the train in a sort of cut, open only ahead where there was a crossing. There were, however, telegraph poles. "It will sure be more comfortable aloft" mused Dan. Scurrying up a pole, with or without climbers, was a familiar task for Dan. He reached the cross-bars scarcely breathless. "Regular free movie show!" he soliloquized, as some pistol shots echoed out. "Ginger, again—why! it would make me a hero." A suggestion had come to Dan's mind that stirred him mightily. He saw that two of the train robbers were going through the train and relieving the passengers of their money and jewelry. Ahead, two others were battling at the doors of the express car. "It's a lonely spot and they'll have to take time to get the safe open. I'll make the try." Dan wound one leg about the cross tie of the pole. He whipped out his nippers. He snipped the main wire in two and drew together the severed ends. "Early education comes back to me clear as crystal—what!" he chuckled. "Now then, have they got an intelligent operator at the other end of the wire, or a bunkhead?" What Dan had done was simple and scarcely original. He tapped out a slow but startling message, and someone at the other end of the line learned that the 8:11 was stalled at a certain point, not ten miles away, by train robbers. A posse in swift automobiles was suggested by Dan. Then he eased back and wondered if due diligence would obstruct the robbers before they got away. Just as he calculated, the robbers had no easy task in getting into the express car and forcing its safe. Half an hour went by when, from the city, half a dozen automobiles dashed down the crossing road. The robbers were surrounded and secured after a struggle. The booty of those who had gone through the train and held up the passengers was restored to the One among them vociferously glotted over his restored money. "I've got back the price of my happiness!" he cried joyously. "How did it come about?" And when Dan's share "What Is It?" He Grumbled. in the transaction was known, he added to that fifty-cent piece a crisp new one hundred dollar bill. "You're a mascot!" he exuberated, showing Dan a photograph of the girl who was to be his wife. "See, she actually smiles in the picture to let you know how grateful and thankful she feels toward you!" And the passengers chipped in and the railroad company later added its contribution, and, being a hero and a pet spoiled the tramp routine for Dan Bensley, and he made up his mind to turn respectable, and succeed. HOW BIG WARS HAVE STARTED Cables or Wireless Would Have Prevented Conflict Between United States and England in 1812. Had there been an ocean telegraph in 1812 there might not have been a war with England at that time. Five days after President Madison signed the declaration of war, England recalled the orders in council which had provoked it. The purpose to recall the orders was unknown in America, while in England nothing was known of the war declaration when the orders were revoked. This war's most important battle, that of New Orleans, was fought 15 days after the treaty of peace had been signed at Ghent. It was this battle which made Jackson a popular idol and gave him the presidency. The first step in the Crimean war was Russia's invasion of Moldavia, months before diplomatic rupture with England and France. The firing on Fort Smurter, which started the war between the states is a familiar story. The first shot of the Franco-Prussian war was by a French soldier on guard at Stirrupburg bridge a day or two before Napoleon III formally took the field. The attempt on Bismarck's life as he was walking down the Unter den Linden on May 7, 1863, rallied public sentiment to him and his policy, and from a dramatic standpoint may be said to have been the first shot in the Austro-Prussian war. The blowing up of the Maine was the first blow in the Spanish-American war, which ended Spanish possessions in the new World.—Leslie's Weekly. China Rejects Confucianism. Efforts to make Confucianism the state religion of China have again failed. Parliament recently cast a vote on the question of recognizing Confucianism as the official religion in the proposed new constitution, and the measure was lost by a vote of 264 to 255. Many politicians have refused to participate in the religious discussions in parliament, which have resulted in much bitter feeling. Three and a half million Christian Chinese have stood behind the members of parliament who opposed the adoption of Confucianism, and conducted a very effective campaign. The opposition of the Christians was that no religion should be recognized by the government, but that persons of all faiths should be permitted to practice their religion without government hindrance or support. "What on earth made them call that special car the Comet?" "Why not?" "Because comets are always being telescoped." THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 SIMPLE HATS TO GO Plain Shapes Without Trimming Taboo This Year. Spring Models Elaborately Trimmed in Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons —Larger Shapes Probable During the Summer. The milliners unanimously predict a complete change in styles. In fact, it is no longer a prediction, for the order of the spring fashions is no more simple shapes without trimmings. For the last three years we have had hats without the least suggestion of trimming, and the modistes are absolutely stripped of their ideas for new and unusual shapes. It is most difficult in millinery to make a shape so perfect in lines that it is smart within itself. For six seasons the milliners the tendency of brims is to shape downward, which is shown on this mushroom hat of straw, bound with red and trimmed with red flowers with yellow bead centers. have been saying that "beauty unadorned is adorned the most," until the hats as well as the phrase are worn threadbare. Moreover, the business of the manufacturers of flowers and feathers and all other millinery supplies is at a standstill and it is time for them to protest. Consequently there is bound to be a change, which will probably be met with delight. The new spring shapes are elaborately trimmed in flowers, feathers and ribbons. One millinery firm, for example, is featuring small straw hats trimmed in ordinary barnyard feathers—burnt feathers—taking the place of the aigrettes which cannot be imported into the United States. These feathers, which are a novelty of the season are splendid imitations of the handsome prohibited aigrettes. The small shapes, as usual, take the lead for the early season, with the promise of large ones appearing later for summer. The Parisienne is always partial to a little hat to start a new season, whether it should be winter or summer. Stationary Tray Is Useful The useful stationery tray illustrated is constructed with two strong cardboard boxes, both exactly the same size and shape. The lid is removed from the front box, the two are then securely fastened together with paper fasteners in the manner shown in diagram A. This can be quickly and easily done, the boxes merely being placed together and the paper fasteners run through the slides and flat inside the back box. The dotted line indicates the way in which the lidless box should be cut down in front. The exterior of the boxes are smoothly covered with cretonne or silk, the material being turned over at the edges and underneath, and fastened on with a strong adhesive. The interior of the boxes are neatly lined with colored paper cut to fit and pasted in place. The inner side of the lid is lined with sateen, and across the center a A Useful Stationery Tray. pound of elastic is sewn down at intervals so that it forms a series of loops into which scissors, pen, pencil and a paper-knife may be slipped and held in place. Ribbon strings are sewn on Ribbons to the Front If you have money invested in ribbon mines or ribbon wells or whatever one calls the place from which ribbons by the yard emanate, you may feel perfectly free in planning a trip to anywhere you choose. For ribbons are coming into high favor and ribbon stock must be paying good dividends. This you can see for yourself from the millinery windows. Hardly one of the advance hats but is trimmed with ribbon, and those not trimmed with ribbon are made of ribbon entirely. Quick Method of Darning Darning stockings often becomes a problem when the holes are large. It is sometimes better to patch them as follows: Place over the darning egg a piece of discarded stocking and hold it firmly with your left hand. Now slip the torn stocking over this, let the weave of the stocking run in the same direction as the part you hold over the wooden egg, cut the edgees from the hole, and sew to the covered egg to secure the lid when closed, and this is shown in diagram B. Letters and papers and odds and ends can be kept in the space in front, and this tray may possibly find a place upon the chest of drawers in a bedroom. Laces Again to Be Modish Now that lingerie dresses are again to be fashionable the use of fine laces and embroideries will be in wide evidence. There, for a while, we used but little of these very feminine trimmings. To be sure, a good deal of embroidery has appeared on dresses, blouses and, indeed, all manner of garments during the last several years; but generally it has been applied by hand and not inserted after the manner of the original method. The laces which are favored just now are the Italian filet, the Venetian lace, chantilly and certain of the Spanish laces. Mostly they are fine in their tracery or running designs, with the exception of the filet, which may be rather heavy in its darned pattern and which, to be really charming, should have picturesque mythological or animal characters. For lace trimming the Valenciennes or Binche laces are highly prized. Of course, there are those which are hand-some and others which are machine-made limitations. For those who can afford it, it is real economy to possess the handmade product; but there are excellent copies which, with care, will last a considerable time. Lingerie of Delicate Colors As varied in tints as a bed of pinitroses is the new lingerie. Palest nile green, water blue and buttercup yellow are perhaps the favorite colors, but mauve and lavender and clear violet are also very chic. The materials are crepe and silk volle and also a new weave of mull, which does not thicken and comes in a variety of delicate colors. The trimmings of these intimate garments are less and less machine made and fine embroidery and scallopings seem to hold first place. Silk Suits for Summer It is to be a silken summer with satin and taffeta, georgette and crepe de chine, and new weaves for sports clothes all proclaiming the news. The industrials silkworm must provide clothing for women while armies of soldiers and civilians appropriate all the wool that is grown, or nearly all of it. But this state of things is no cause for complaint; women love silks. The pretty, formal suit shown in the picture is made of taffeta, and one may choose it in egg-plant color, Joffre blue, wisteria, gray or sand, besides the staple shades that are with us every season. The skirt and jacket are plaited, the sleeves flare, and there is a very new and clever treatment of the belt, which extends across the sides and falls in pointed ends that are fastened to the coat with buttons. Satin Accentuates Size A man who has devoted the last few years to making clothes for the typical American matron, that is, the plump woman, has come to the decision that satin is not her fabric. All of the crepes, the rough texture cloths, velvet, but not the stiff "stand alone" variety, and of course brocades, are adapted to her in all the various combinations, but satin with its glistening and metallic surface but accentuates her generous proportions. Use silk, as this does not cut the weave. Now remove, turn and trim away the patch all but one-half to one inch. Slip over the egg again and sew the edges firmly to the stocking. A little pressing will quickly finish this otherwise tedious job, and the patch will not hurt even a tender foot. Feminine Fripperies Collars on spring coats are quite large, buttons are often used for trimming, and sleeves are finished with deep cuffs. Heels on shoes are higher than they have been for some time. Striped tub silks in very bright shades are to be much in evidence. Waists are to be natural, and skirts a little longer with no flare at the bottom. Flat nondescript ornaments continue to thrive on hats. Big lace hats promise to be all the rage. The autumn crop of cocoons in Japan was a large one, 9,472,000 bushels being gathered. Tales of GOTHAM and other CITIES Two Amusing Stories About New York Street Cars Two Amusing Stories About New York Street Cars NEW YORK.—If it hadn't been for tiring up traffic on the busiest car line in this city, a conductor on a Broadway car would have caught the meenest and trickiest passenger who ever has come to his attention. The man boarded the car at Broadway and Forty-eighth street. He presented a transfer which was tattered with age, and furthermore could not be accepted at that point. The conductor told him so, but the man sat down, indicated that he was deaf and dumb, and took out a pad to argue out the matter with the conductor. Both he and the conductor wrote out a full argument, which made steam rise from the conductor's collar and spolled the whole trip for him. At Eighteenth street, after endless communication, to the car. When he had done so he walked toward the "You write a swell hand there, kid." The conductor lost his temper, pulled the bell for jumped off the car and gave chase, but the passess meantine the motorman was clanging his gong ill ductor returned he asked him if he was crazy. The conductor of the north-bound Sixth avenue out for the slim man's fare. The slim man began so overcant diligently. The conductor was patient, but on, saying he would come back. Presently he did, but the slim man was still time the conductor noticed that the man had a trie drew it forth, smiled at the slim searcher and went b. The slim man sat down, and a pleasant-faced giggled. "By George! you're as absentminded as I am," he "Absentminded nothing!" answered the retired I had come away from the office without a penny, two to lick the date off that veteran transfer." Strange Flag Excites the People PITTSBURGH.—A flag of strange markings was hot the Union Storage company's building, at Liberty other day. It was marked with perpendicular red one corner was a white field with a blue eagle almost filling it. At Eighteenth street, after endless communication, the man agreed to get off the car. When he had done so he walked toward the curb and called back, "You write a swell hand there, kid." communication, the man agreed to get off talked toward the curb and called back, called the bell for the motorman to stop, but the passenger was too fleet. In the g his gong like mad. When the cone crazy. Sixth avenue surface car held his hand man began searching his slim suit and as patient, but after a moment started man was still searching. For the first man had a transfer in his mouth. He her and went back to the end of the car, pleasant-faced passenger next to him as I am," he said. did the retired searcher. "I found that out a penny. It took me a minute or transfer." The People of Pittsburgh arkings was hoisted on the flagstaff atop ding, at Liberty and First avenues, the endicular red and white stripes, and in The conductor lost his temper, pulled the bell for the motorman to stop, jumped off the car and gave chase, but the passenger was too fleet. In the meantime the motorman was clanging his gong like mad. When the conductor returned he asked him if he was crazy. The conductor of the north-bound Sixth avenue surface car held his hand out for the slim man's fare. The slim man began searching his slim suit and overcoat diligently. The conductor was patient, but after a moment started on, saying he would come back. Presently he did, but the slim man was still searching. For the first time the conductor noticed that the man had a transfer in his mouth. He drew it forth, smiled at the slim searcher and went back to the end of the car. The slim man sat down, and a pleasant-faced passenger next to him giggled. "By George! you're as absentminded as I am," he said. "Absentminded nothing!" answered the retired searcher. "I found that I had come away from the office without a penny. It took me a minute or two to lick the date off that veteran transfer." Strange Flag Excites the People of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH—A flag of stronge markings was hoisted on the flagstaff atop the Union Storage company's building, at Liberty and First avenues, the other day. It was marked with perpendicular red and white stripes, and in one corner was a white field with a the flag was put up by the United States satisfaction given the telephonic inquiries. United States custom appraiser's office also been subjected to much telephonic over the flag went up, and when the de- t in search of an atlas with which to t to the detectives that the flag was a best be hoisted over every revenue office, but a Liberty avenue business man, who is much more insistent in his contention revenue ensign. His eloquence was so renewed their search for the atlas which, of the flag. Falling to find it, they would send at once to Washington for a n. Tiger and His "Tiger Baby" when not indulging in an outing such as he a machinist, is probably convinced that ck bag and a dialect. He alarmed hun- all the same answer was made: "The flag was put up by the United States government." That was the only satisfaction given the telephonic inquiries, but the detectives were directed to the United States custom appraiser's office in one corner of the building. all the same answer was made: "The flag was put government." That was the only satisfaction given, but the detectives were directed to the United States in one corner of the building. Attaches of the custom office had also been sub questioning within a few minutes after the flag we teectives arrived, were scurrying about in search of fortify their position. They explained to the detect United States revenue ensign and must be hoisted. The detectives went away satisfied, but a Liberty later entered the appraiser's office, was much more that it was a German flag and not a revenue ensign convincing that the government men renewed their they were certain, contains a picture of the flag, assured the business man that they would send at picture of the flag and its classification. Adventure of Otto Schafer and H NEW YORK.—Otto Schafer, who when not indulgent had the other day, is employed as a machinist, this is a bad season to combine a black bag and a dreds of per Attaches of the custom office had also been subjected to much telephonie questioning within a few minutes after the flag went up, and when the detectives arrived, were scurrying about in search of an atlas with which to fortify their position. They explained to the detectives that the flag was a United States revenue ensign and must be hoisted over every revenue office. The detectives went away satisfied, but a Liberty avenue business man, who later entered the appriser's office, was much more insistent in his contention that it was a German flag and not a revenue ensign. His eloquence was so convincing that the government men renewed their search for the atlas which, they were certain, contains a picture of the flag. Failing to find it, they assured the business man that they would send at once to Washington for a picture of the flag and its classification. Adventure of Otto Schafer and His "Tiger Baby" NEW YORK—Otto Schafer, who when not indulging in an outing such as he had the other day, is employed as a machinist, is probably convinced that this is a bad season to combine a black bag and a dialect. He alarmed hundreds of persons in Fourth avenue and finally was arrested for a far less important crime than those who encountered him had expected. At Twenty-ninth street Schafer approached John Harbin, an accountant. He asked for a match. Mr. Harbin supplied it and the incident seemed closed until Schafer staggered around in a circle, pointed to a black bag he was carrying, and said: "If you knowed what is inside here you would run like anything." here you will. All things considered, Mr. Harbin thought it quite street and followed the course of the lurching Schafing to encounter a policeman. Schafer, in the n persons to inform them that within the black bag w was something which might well make one's hat began to point at him, and finally a throng of near a good distance. At Thirty-first street Policeman Curry strolled excited persons who had run ahead of the bag car about it. The dizzy Schafer was halted, the bag o within it was seen a little kitten. All things considered, Mr. Harbin thought it quite likely. He crossed the street and followed the course of the lurching Schafer up Fourth avenue, hoping to encounter a policeman. Schafer, in the meantime, stopped several persons to inform them that within the black bag which was ajar at one end was something which might well make anyone's hair stand on end. Persons began to point at him, and finally a throng of nearly 200 persons followed at a good distance. I thought it quite likely. He crossed theurching Schafer up Fourth avenue, hopafer, in the meantime, stopped severalone black bag which was sjar at one endare anyone's hair stand on end. Personsstrong of nearly 200 persons followed atCurry strolled into Fourth avenue, andof the bag carrier told the policemanalted, the bag carefully opened and there At Thirty-first street Policeman Curry strolled into Fourth avenue, and excited persons who had run ahead of the bag carrier told the policeman all about it. The dizzy Schafer was halted, the bag carefully opened and there within it was seen a little kitten. "Huh," said the policeman, "it's only a kitten." "Kitten!" exclaimed Schafer, grasping the bag and staring into it intently, "A man gay rye dot, and said it, yoss a tiger baby." "Kitten!" exclaimed Schafer, grasping the bag g "A man gived me dot und said it voss a tiger baby. Grief and disappointment combined to take awa tion, and he was taken, kitten, bag and all, to the station. Women Are Making Munitions of W BRIDGEPORT, CONN.-As the Merchants' limi through Bridgeport on its way to New York ab sing passengers invariably glance up in curiosity at imping the bag and staring into it intently, a tiger baby." and to take away Schafer's sense of direc- and all, to the East Thirty-fifth street tions of War in Bridgeport merchants' limited from Boston crashes New York about nine o'clock every even curiosity at the great blocks of lighted Grief and disappointment combined to take away Schafer's sense of direction, and he was taken, kitten, bag and all, to the East Thirty-fifth street station. Women Are Making Munitions of War in Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, CONN.—As the Merchants' limited from Boston crashes through Bridgeport on its way to New York about nine o'clock every evening passengers invariably glance up in curiosity at the great blocks of lighted factory windows which suddenly loom up out of the night. "Those are the munition factories," some well-traveled person remarks, as one after another the great buildings stip by. Behind those lighted windows men and women are working all night long making cartridges to be shipped abroad by the Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge company, and half a mile away, in a still larger factory adjoining the first and under the same management, thousands more are making rifles for the battlefields of Europe. New workers, recruited in part from nearby towns, from industrial cities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, from Canadian farms, but mainly from the city of Bridgeport itself, many of them untrained and inexperienced in this occupation, have gathered in the great munition factories to share in the war work and in the war prosperity. By the summer of 1916 nearly 4,000 women and many more men were employed. Even small explosions make the new girls very nervous, but familiarity with danger soon permits experienced workers to pay little attention to it. A kind of fatalism possesses some of them. "We have only once to die," said a worker who had seen men seriously injured and had herself been prostrated by the force of an explosion, "and it might as well be in the shops as anywhere else." ing rifles for the battlefields of Europe. New workers, recruited in part from nearby towns, from industrial cities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, from Canadian farms, but mainly from the city of Bridgeport itself, many of them untrained and inexperienced in this occupation, have gathered in the great muntion factories to share in the war work and in the war prosperity. By the summer of 1916 nearly 4,000 women and many more men were employed. ing rifles for the battlefields of Europe. New work nearby towns, from industrial cities in New Jersey, Canadian farms, but mainly from the city of Bridge untrained and inexperienced in this occupation, hamilton factories to share in the war work and in the summer of 1916 nearly 4,000 women and many. Even small explosions make the new girls vee with danger soon permits experienced workers to a kind of fatalism possesses some of them. "We h a worker who had seen men seriously injured and by the force of an explosion, "and it might as we where else." Even small explosions make the new girls very nervous, but familiarity with danger soon permits experienced workers to pay little attention to it. A kind of fatalism possesses some of them. "We have only once to die," said a worker who had seen men seriously injured and had herself been prostrated by the force of an explosion, "and it might as well be in the shops as anywhere else." AROUND THE WORLD Shanghai, as a treaty port, dates from 1842. A corps of 2,000 men is employed in New South Wales in the destruction of rabbits. The Grand Banks of Newfoundland supply more fish than any other section of the sea. A number of schools now clean blackboards by a vacuum device, this being quicker and more sanitary than the old method. Sir John Lubbck says that ants recognize each other, not by sight, but by smell, and Sir John knew as much about ants as any man of his day. The practice of planting seeds and performing similar farm operations according to superstitious "signs" or according to the moon are not based on facts. Madagascar fishermen sprinkle a substance on rivers and lakes which paralyzes the fish and causes their bodies to rise, when they are caught by hand. --- A man running away from a cloud. Five minutes after the flag was put up all the telephones in the storage company's offices began to tingle and voices—some querulous, some angry and some obviously avowed by the foolhardiness of the thing—inquired what had tempted the company to put up a German flag. In five more minutes an auto bearing two detectives pulled up before the office and clashing in, they voiced like question. To ? factory windows which suddenly loom up out of the night. "Those are the munition factories," some well-traveled person remarks, as one after another the great buildings stip by. Behind those lighted windows men and women are working all night long making cartridges to be shipped abroad by the Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge company, and half a mile away, in a still larger factory adjoining the first and under the same management, thousands more are mak- AROUND THE WORLD Shanghai, as a treaty port, dates from 1842. A corps of 2,000 men is employed in New South Wales in the destruction of rabbits. The Grand Banks of Newfoundland supply more fish than any other section of the sea. A number of schools now clean black-boards by a vacuum device, this being quicker and more sanitary than the old method. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright, 1917, Western Newpaper Union.) LESSON FOR APRIL 1 JESUS GIVES SIGHT TO BLIND. LESSON TEXT-John 9:1-11, 35-38. (Read entire chapter.) GOLDEN TEXT-I am the light of the world.-John 9:3. This, another of the signs which Jesus performed, is recorded only by John. It probably occurred in October, six months before the crucifixion, while Jesus was attending the Feast of the Tabernacles. There are six other cases of blindness recorded as having been cured. Look them up. 1. The Case (vv. 14:) It was absolutely hopeless. No human skill could touch it, but Jesus "passed by," and that changed everything. What man cannot do Jesus can. Jesus is passing today, and we may expect things quite as wonderful to happen (John 14:12). This blind man illustrates the unsaved sinner (I Cor. 2:14). He never had seen. He was beyond human help (v. 32). He had doubtless given up all hope of seeing. He was without sympathy, suspected and despised (vv. 2, 34). Poor—he was a beggar. He is also a type of the nation of Israel (Rev. 3:17). We must not attempt to explain all sickness (v. 3). God frequently uses it for the advancement of his kingdom (John 11:4). Jesus not only passed by but he "saw." The feeling of the crowd was that of curiosity and contempt. His feeling was that of compassion (vv. 2, 4 and 6). Sickness sometimes manifests God's sustaining grace (II Cor. 12:8:10). It is doubtless true that a large percentage of sickness is the direct result of sin (John 5:14; Mk. 2:5; Acts 12:23), some, of course, indirectly (Job 23:14:30). 11. The Cure (vv. 4-11). The word "must" in verse four is a strong one. The time for us to do our work is "now." This word "must" carries with it the idea of a divine imperative, and the reason for that imperativeness is the approaching "night." Night is coming fast, when no man can work. Notice the works we are to do are not our own, but "the works of him that sent me." Compare carefully verses two and four, and see that Jesus considered delivering the man from evil far more important than speculating about the origin of his complaint. Too much time is spent in investigation. Let us have more of action. The means used in this cure were clay and spittle. The miracle was performed in plain view of all who might see. The man did not ask Jesus to help him, but Jesus had gone where he was (v. 5). His words, "Go wash" were a test of the man's faith (II Kings 5:10-14), and his part in the transaction was a testimony that it was Christ who worked the cure. The use of the material means in this ceremony made the man more willing to go and wash. It gave him something to do, and doing is always an end to faith. Silom means "sent," and was a type of Jesus himself (v. 4; John 10:36; Rom. 8:3; Gal. 4:4). If we wish to receive sight for our blind eyes, we should go to him and bathe (John 8:12). Prompt obedience was the best evidence of the man's faith. The nature of this cure was that it was complete (v. 7). Christ's work always arouses discussion, and tenses division (vv. 8-12). In answer to an inquiry the man showed his manliness by saying, "I am the one that was cured" (He that sat and begged). His frank testimony about Jesus was not well received. 111. The Controversy (v. 12 to end of chapter). This controversy gave opportunity for testimony, as we have already seen, first of all upon the part of the man whose testimony was progressive. At first he merely spoke of the fact. He was not acquainted with Jesus, for he calls him "The man called Jesus." Later on he is moved to call him a "prophet." He is a prophet (v. 17), and later still he recognizes him as "The Son of God" (vv. 35-38). This controversy established beyond question the fact of the cure. It brought out the deity of Christ (v. 33). The man was excommunicated, but for that matter he was already outside because of his physical infirmity, but, best of all, he became truly Christ's discipline. Those who heard him testify wanted to see Jesus (v. 12). The man did not dodge the issue when he was brought before the enemies of Christ. His question, "How can a man that is a sinner do such signs?" was an unanswerable one, and when he saw their hesitancy and constatation he boldly proclaimed of Jesus—"He is a prophet." IV. Comments. This lesson with its vivid contrasts of belief and unbelief gives us a wonderful opportunity to urge upon pupils a decision to live the Christian life. Has Christ opened the eyes of our scholars to the love of God, to the awfulness of sin, to the need of a Savior, our divine Leader and Brother? Urge them, in the class and out, to be as outspoken and courageous for Christ as was this man who had never before perhaps seen or heard of Jesus, and whose gratitude at once called forth this wonderful confession. Conditions of healing in this case are twisted: First, faith, and, second, obedience. As we have already indicated, all sickness is not the result of sin, nor are we convinced that all healing is of faith, independent of the use of remedies. We do not question God's ability to cure with or without remedies; "According to your faith be it unto you," nor do we consider healing by faith the highest evidence of the grace and power of God as we often infer from the testimony of some Christians. Being cast out by the rules of the syngogue brought this man into closer and deeper fellowship and communion with Jesus. He had believed far enough to obey his bidding, and had thus been healed House in Holly Street By JOHN ELKINS (Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.) "For lo! my own shall come to me." The little thin woman in the rocker, darning stockings, kept saying this over and over in spite of the protest on her daughter's face. "Well, why don't it come?" asked the girl starting to set the table. "Perhaps I haven't had enough faith. But I keep on trying." And the calm, sweet face again bent over the work with just the faintest shadow across the patient lines. "I know mother, you are a dear. I wish too I had more faith. But some day I get just desperate. The little, mean eight dollars a week I earn at that typewriter only keeps us alive. And this street is enough to give one nervous prostration." "My dear, I thought it was very quiet and decent." "Yes—but I'm ashamed to ask anyone here. If we could only move into a better neighborhood." "But we couldn't afford it, dear." "I know of some new flats in Benton place for no more than we pay here." "How much room?" asked the mother. "Oh, two rooms, a kitchanette and bath." "But we couldn't do with that." "We could manage. And it's just a swell entrance." "But here we have a little garden, and—" "And chickens," finished Florence disgustedly. "Chickens that are an awful bother." "But they furnish us with nice fresh eggs, and—" "And get into the yard next door. It's all right as long as no one lives there. But just wait till there's a tenant, and there'll be a row. Lady Grey is determined to go over there." "Yes," sighed Mrs. Bennett, "I don't see what has got into that hen." "I know, mother, you like the little patch of ground and the chickens—but I do want some of the good times other girls have. I could go with the people around here—but you know I don't care for them." "No, dear, you wouldn't be your father's daughter if you did." A fashionable neighborhood meant more to the dwellers in this small city than a cosmopolitan can well understand. It was the sized place where one calls on the new neighbor when she moves into the same block. Holly street with the small, poor houses, in which the Bennett lived was well-nigh a reproach to mention in the good society of Brentford. The next morning she turned back as she was starting out. "Mother!" she called. "They are painting the vacant house!" "Why so they are! I guess we're going to have neighbors!" Workmen went in and out, and a man was preparing the ground for a small garden. "Ah ha!" cried Florence. "Now Lady Grey will have to go into retirement, or lose her neck." "I'll watch her," protested Mrs. Bennett. "Well, I don't want your job," laughed the girl as she swung off to the office. That evening a tale of woe awaited her. "Oh, Florence! Such a dreadful woman has moved in! Just a common Irish creature with a thick brogue!" "I told you your own wouldn't come to you by way of Holly street!" Her mother being in the joking mood, went on: "She spoke to me—well it was insulting!" "I foresee Lady Grey made the first call." "Yes, I thought I had stopped up that hole in the runway, but she got through, and the way that woman went for me. I don't know what we're going to do." Two or three days after this, as Florence was taking a survey of their small grassy plot with it's hardy annuals and shrubbery, a female voice hailed her over the fence. She turned and saw the owner gazing at her. "Say, miss," she called, "I'd loke me to look after that hen o' yours, or as thru' as I'm talkin' I'll look after her mesilf. Here's the row of phox all mixed up wid the 'sturtions, an' the sticks layin' galley west. It's enough to be thryin' the patience o' a holy saint, so it is!" Florence heard a door open on the other side of the fence. "Yes," she agreed. "I should think it would be. Mother thought she had fastened in Lady Grey. I'm very sorry. Did she get over there again!" "Whether t'was Lady Gray or Lady White, she's a divil of a hen, an' if she comes over again, Tl—" Here the torrent of words came suddenly to a stop with a masculine voice breaking in: "Margaret! Margaret! what is the matter?" "Well if ye wantin' a garden just ye thy havin' it wid a hen!" "But the lady has said she was sorry." "Yes inneed," said Florence, "and I promise you you shall not be annoyed any more." Here a rather good-looking young man emerged from obscurity. More explanations followed, and the militant Irish lady went into the house. When Florence related the incident to her mother, the latter rejoined: "I suppose she's taking boarders, and it'll be noisy and unpleasant with men running in and out." "I shouldn't suppose anything but day laborers would be likely to board in Holly street. But maybe he's a clerk on a small salary—still he spoke like a gentleman." "A clerk can be a gentleman," added her mother. "Yes," said the girl doubtfully. "He can be." It was really quite astonishing, the which last year killed thousands of New York's children is but one of the many counts in the indictment against the flithy fly. Infantile paralysis is peculiarly shocking because it deforms children so cruelly, but in its destruction of life it is far less serious than typhoid fever, which we now know to be largely a fly-borne disease. Similarly the fly probably causes far more mortality through its instrumentality in spreading tuberculosis than as a carrier of infantile paralysis. Dr. L. O. Howard, the chief entomologist of the United States government, now suggests that the name "typhoid fly" should be given to the common house fly, because the latter name fails to suggest the deadly character. Mr. Howard tells how the deadly character of the fly was proved by feeding flies with pure cultures of the typhoid bacillus. Material from the bodies of the insects and fly-specks made by them were then examined and found to contain the bacilli. This material was injected into animals and proved to be virulent. There were 250,000 cases of typhoid in the United States last year, and over 35,000 proved fatal. During the Spanish-American war flies which had swarmed over infected matter in the flume-strewn pits walked over the soldiers' food, leaving traces of lime. Many cases of typhoid occurred, killing far more than bullets. Officers whose tents were screened from flies showed fewer cases. Typhoid disappeared in winter, when flies were no longer about. Infected water was not an important factor in these camps, but a majority of cases must have been due to the flies. More than 80 per cent of the total deaths in the war were caused by typhoid. The danger of infection is greatly increased by the fact that typhoid germs may remain active in a person's intestines long after he has recovered from fever. Dr. George A. Soper recently discovered a case of a cook employed by several families in the vicinity of New York. She had recovered completely from typhoid fever, but she gave the disease to members of every family where she was employed. Four other cases of this kind are mentioned by Doctor Howard. During the Boer war 100,000 British soldiers were laid up at one time by enteric fever, now shown to have been spread by flies. Profiting by such lessons, the United States authorities on the Panama canal work protected refuse against flies, and this, together with the careful screening of houses, adopted primarily as a defense against malaria, reduced typhoid to a negligible quantity. A long series of observations is being conducted, showing that flies play an important part in spreading Asiatic cholera. The British warship Superb, in the Mediterranean, suffered from an epidemic of cholera, which continued while at sea, but on the disappearance of flies it ceased. Professors Tizzoni and Cattani of Italy, in 1886, found active cholera germs in the deposits of flies caught in the cholera wards at Bologna, Italy. The typhoid fly is also a disseminator of tuberculosis. Dr. Frederick T. Lord, the Boston scientist, says: "Flies may ingest tubercular sputum and excrete tubercle bacilli, the virulence of which may last for at least fifteen days." Matter from tuberculous patients must, therefore, not be allowed to come in contact with flies, and the patients should be screened for their own good and that of the rest of the community. Drs. W. M. Esten and C. J. Mason of Storrs experiment station, Connecticut, who counted 550 to 6,000,000 bacteria on flies, observed that these insects carried contamination from the pigpens to the milk in dairies. "The only remedy for this serious condition of things," they say, "is to remove the pigpen as far as possible from the dairy and dwellings house. Extreme care should be taken in keeping flies out of the cow stable, milk rooms and dwellings." Doctor Howard has traced the life history of the fly, finding that 120 eggs are laid by a single female, and that in Washington in midsummer a generation is produced every ten days. In experimenting he found that his files would breed only in horse waste, but the evidence indicates that they breed in various kinds of filth. His conclusion, however, is that the vast majority must come from horse stables. As tested out and recommended by the United States department of agriculture, sprinkling and soaking a pest a hemp with a solution of one-half pound of powdered helleborin in ten gallons of water (stirring well and allowing it to stand for 24 hours), will destroy all the maggots, eggs and larvae which are then present. Almost equally good results, although not quite so certain, can be secured by sprinkling freely with powdered borax and then pouring water over, so as to carry it down all through the mass. The amount of helleborine solution required is about a gallon to the bushel of manure. There is said to be more unexplored country in Brazil than in all the rest of the world put together. The gibbon is the smallest of the manlike apes. The gorilla, which is often six feet high, is the largest of the apes. As a result of the special one-cent assessment to organize women, approximately 20,000 women workers have joined the trade union movement within a year. way in which the acquaintance over the fence progressed, till one day Mrs. Bennett invited him in. "This place must look very dingy to you after your shining new paint in there," she said to him. "No," he said, "it looks very cozy, very homey." He took in the ample library table, the shaded lamp, the books, and the good pictures on the walls. "It looks very much as I thought it would." "We've asked time and again to have this room papered and painted, but that miserable old skinflint of an owner won't do it. It seems he had to next door." "Did you ever see the owner?" he asked. "No, I don't even know his name. The agent said he wouldn't." "I think he will," said the young man. "Mr. Royal! But how do you know?" "Well, you see, I work for him in the silk factory." "Does he own that too? Well, he's worse than a skinflint!" "No, he's a decent fellow, if he is a millionaire. It's the agent who's to blame." The speedy way in which the cottage was overhaul, and everything done just as Florence and her mother wished convinced them that young Mr. Royal must have some "pull." The love route is sometimes subject to fluctuations, but this one seemed to progress steadily. One day he put the important question: "I'm getting only twenty-five a week now, but I'm promised a raise. Would A woman in a striped dress stands in front of a fence, holding a bag. A boy in a shirt and tie stands behind the fence, looking at the woman. She Turned and Saw the Owner Gazing at Her. you be willing to live on that?" he asked. "I've got to think of mother," she answered. "If you'd let me go on with my typewriting—" "No, no." he denounced. "I want to be mothered a little, and I want to take care of you both. I don't want you to work in an office." "I must say for a poor man, you have some foolish pride," she pouted. Then the next minute: "I don't care if it's only twenty, we'll manage." When Mr. Royal again found his voice he announced that he would bring his father to call. The old gentleman scrutinized his future daughter-in-law so searchingly she began to feel uncomfortable. "Miss Bennett," he said, "I feel it is my duty to inform you that this young man has been telling you a perfect tissue of falsehoods." "Father!" interposed the young man glancing at the surprised face of the girl going white with the shock of the revelation. "It's true he is getting twenty-five a week, but as to a raise—" "If that's all," she cried, "I don't care. We can live on it. If there's nothing against Mr. Royal's character—" "Mr. Royal," sniffed the old man, "You rascal! you didn't even give your right name." "What?" she gasped. "Now never mind, Miss Bennett! It was just a part of his Quixotic game. He wanted to see if you really cared for him. You're the right sort. I shall be very proud to have you for a daughter. I tried out Jack to see what he was made of. Now, I'm going to make him superintendent." "Superintendent!" she echoed incredulously. "Yes, you see I'm the owner, and the old skintifin who owns these houses. All I have will be the boy's. Just now I want him to take a vacation—for a honeymoon—and I want it to begin right away. Come here, and kiss your father!" Florence somewhat dazedly complied. Then she glanced at her mother who had taken the old gentleman's outstretched hand, and she knew her own had come to her. Growth of Orange Industry The first Washington naval orange tree was imported to the United States from Brazil in 1873 and planted in California. From this beginning has developed the enormous California orange industry, which in 1916 returned orange growers more than $40,000,000. More than $200,000,000 are invested in the citrus property of that state. At the present time 205,000 acres of citrus are in bearing in California and 64,000 acres will add their yield within a period of four years. When the Mikado's Cold The Japanese do not sleep on European beds, but on many thick, soft puffs piled one on top of each other upon the floor. For bed covering they use more of the same kinds of puffs. It is said that the Japanese emperor has 200 such puffs. One of those which cover him is made in the shape of a kimono and has a velvet collar. Probably he creeps inside of this if he feels cold in the night. Brookfield, Vt., enjoys the distinction of possessing the first library organized in the state. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 Newest Medical Discoveries About the Death Carrying House Fly These filthy pests distribute among people germs of typhoid and other bowel diseases, tuberculosis, infectious blood poison and even leprosy:: Begin your summer war on them now:: Clean the premises thoroughly and burn trash HAT the common house fly is the greatest menace to human life in temperate regions the highest medical and scientific authorities in the United States and Europe are now generally united in declaring. The dissemination through this insect of the endemic infantile paralysis which last year killed thousands of New York's children is but one of the many counts in the indictment against the filly fly. Infantile paralysis is peculiarly shocking because it deforms children so cruelly, but in its destruction of life it is far less serious than typhoid fever, which we now know to be largely a fly-borne disease. Similarly the fly probably causes far more mortality through its instrumentality in spreading tuberculosis than as a carrier of infantile paralysis. New York's in the inattile paraly- reforms chil- of life it is which we sease. Simi- late mortality tubercu- analysis. Studying the public health methods of ex- logist of the tests that the commu- s to suggest character of the pure cul- from the made by them contain the into animals. in the Unit- roved fatal, which had time-strewn having traces arred, killing tents were ses. Typhoid are no longer important fac- cases must 80 per cent be caused by increased by active in as recovered discy cov- based on Professor H. been made and shows tween June 1 and Sept- 000,000,000 descendants. Prof. S. A. Forbes, nois, found that hous- ing animal carcasses, connection with war co- It is most important to One known as "the Min- be the best construct principle of having a b piece of bait under the for the fly to walk un- entered through a fun- cone. The fly, having a will, according to his in through the funnel and box. He will not fly ou- All over the world scientists are studying the fly, discovering new dangers to public health caused by it and suggesting new methods of exterminating it. Dr. L. O. Howard, the chief entomologist of the United States government, now suggests that the name "typhoid fly" should be given to the common house fly, because the latter name fails to suggest the deadly character. Mr. Howard tells how the deadly character of the fly was proved by feeding flies with pure cultures of the typhoid bacillus. Material from the bodies of the insects and fly-specks made by them were then examined and found to contain the bacillus. This material was injected into animals and proved to be virulent. There were 250,000 cases of typhoid in the United States last year, and over 35,000 proved fatal. During the Spanish-American war files which had swarmed over infected matter in the lime-strewn pits walked over the soldiers' food, leaving traces of lime. Many cases of typhoid occurred, killing far more than bullets. Officers whose tents were screened from files showed fewer cases. Typhoid disappeared in winter, when files were no longer about. Infected water was not an important factor in these camps, but a majority of cases must have been due to the flies. More than 80 per cent of the total deaths in the war were caused by typhoid. The danger of infection is greatly increased by the fact that typhoid germs may remain active in a person's intestines long after he has recovered from fever. Dr. George A. Super recently discovered a case of a cook employed by several families in the vicinity of New York. She had recovered completely from typhoid fever, but she gave the disease to members of every family where she was employed. Four other cases of this kind are mentioned by Doctor Howard. he had recov- tory she gave by where she his kind are lish soldiers fever, now Profiting by cities on the against files, screening ofense againstole quantity, g conducted. The courts have pass damages for a sufferer trace his illness to filen sewage. A few years ago n town, Philadelphia, reco the city for his filen caused by a stream flow had been polluted by a anted by a typhoid paupon proof that the pla bathed in the stream, vinced the jury that he ease through the medi ried the infection from exposed to their visits During the Boer war 100,000 British soldiers were laid up at one time by enteric fever, now shown to have been spread by flies. Profiting by such lessons, the United States authorities on the Panama canal work protected refuse against flies, and this, together with the careful screening of houses, adopted primarily as a defense against malaria, reduced typhoid to a negligible quantity. A long series of observations is being conducted, showing that flies play an important part in spreading Asiatic cholera. The British warship Superb, in the Mediterranean, suffered from an epidemic of cholera, which continued while at sea, but on the disappearance of files it ceased. Professors Tizcelli and Cattani of Italy, in 1886, found active cholera germs in the deposits of flies caught in the cholera wards at Bologna. Italy. fish warship from an drowned from an while at sea, at sea, ceased. Pro-1886, found files caught y. A horrifying form of countered during the pts on the presence of myri on the bodies of the septicemia (blood polis Profiting by the expert jean and Boer wars, tected the pts in perm Doctor Howard says the decrease in the vital assets of our country through typhoid fever in a single year is more than $550,000,000. The typhoid fly is also a disseminator of tuberculosis. Dr. Frederick T. Lord, the Boston scientist, says: "Flesms may ingest tubercular sputum and excrete tubercle bacilli, the virulence of which may last for at least fifteen days." Matter from tuberculous patients must, therefore, not be allowed to come in contact with files, and the patients should be screened for their own good and that of the rest of the community. for their ownunity. Of Storrs exunted 550 to meet these in-pigpigs to condition ofragen as farilling house. Keeping files dwellings."b history of by a singleidsummer ays. In exwould breed indicates h. His conjurity must be the Unitedinkling and creation of onein gallons ofo stand fors, eggs and most equallytain, can bedeered borax tocarry itout of helle-ellion to theof incase, The physical pain ofon the particular causeLondon Tit Bits. Naturor cancer must beverydeath from old age. Dyful than death itself. Abeds there seems tocend the end draws near. I for the sake of relationtimes prolonged by theremember a doctor sayi ofa young officer: "If theshould keep him alive should a dying man bemental reasons? I suppose a great dealis due to our strugglingwe resist an anesthetic,fort, while if we meeklyis delightful, so with deaThe reason we resist itdoes not necessarilymatured, or that we have dount have to have as muchof fear there is no other.life I ever witnessedwespiritualist, who mostnext world. He simplyliterally live some daystermination. It was rathon life, though it probably On the other hand, I inFrance who died fromlive. The doctor told u died if he had only resol Drs. W. M. Esten and C. J. Mason of Storrs experiment station, Connecticut, who counted 550 to 6,000,000 bacteria on files, observed that these insects carried contamination from the pigpens to the milk in dairies. Life History of Fly. "The only remedy for this serious condition of things," they say, "is to remove the pigpen as far as possible from the dairy and dwelling house. Extreme care should be taken in keeping flies out of the cow stable, milk rooms and dwellings." Doctor Howard has traced the life history of the fly, finding that 120 eggs are laid by a single female, and that in Washington in midsummer a generation is produced every ten days. In experimenting he found that his files would breed only in horse waste, but the evidence indicates that they breed in various kinds of filth. His conclusion, however, is that the vast majority must come from horse stables. As tested out and recommended by the United States department of agriculture, sprinkling and soaking such a pest heap with a solution of one-half pound of powdered hebore in ten gallons of water (stirring well and allowing it to stand for 24 hours), will destroy all the maggots, eggs and larvae which are then present. Almost equally good results, although not quite so certain, can be secured by sprinkling freely with powdered borax and then pouring water over, so as to carry it down all through the mass. The amount of hellebore solution required is about a gallon to the bushel of manure. A recent calculation of the fly's rate of increase, Gravity is the only power used to convey heavy objects over a roller conveyor that has been invented for factories, warehouses and stores. The king of England and the German emperor are grand sons of Queen Victoria; the queens of Greece, Norway, Spain, Roumania and the czarina of Russia are granddaughters. A device that vibrates the rear light on an automobile when the car stops to warn following vehicles is the invention of a Philadelphia. Out of 2,750,000 children in England between the ages of twelve and sixteen, only 1,100,000 received any further education after thirteen, according to the latest reports. Many of the largest Japanese warships have been equipped with wireless telephones which operate successfully for distances up to 100 miles. Quails, part of the food of the Children of Israel when in the Wilderness, are still numerous in Egypt; and during their yearly migration descend in swarms. Wonderful pottery was made, though this was done by molding, as the potter's wheel was unknown. Gold, stone, ivory and bone were made into ornaments and utensils. Boats were used and the art of sailing was discovered. Human Resolves Weak. What mockeries are our most firm resolves. To will is ours, but not to execute. We map our future like some unknown coast, and say here is a harbor; there a rock; the one we will attain, the other shun, and we do neither; some chance gale springs up, and bears us far o'er some unfathomed sea.—L. E. Landon. Among the many fine gems that the new Austrian emperor has inherited from the dead Franz Josef is an opal which weighs 17 ounces and is estimated to be worth about $300,000. T Flies Carry Typhoid. Spread Enteric Fever. Cost Millions a Year. Life History of Fly. SOME POSTSCRIPTS ate among people germs l diseases, tuberculosis, and even leprosy:: Be- them now:: Clean the burn trash based on Professor Howard's experiments, has been made and shows that one fly can have between June 1 and September 28, 4,353,654,672,000-000,000,000 descendants. Prof. S. A. Forbes, state entomologist of Illinois, found that house fly breed freely in decaying animal carcasses, a point of significance in connection with war conditions. It is most important to have an efficient flytrap. One known as "the Minnesota flytrap" appears to be the best constructed. It is planned on the principle of having a box with a hole beneath it, a piece of bait under the hole and sufficient space for the fly to walk under the box. The box is entered through a funnel that is a decapitated cone. The fly, having gorged himself on the bait, will, according to his invariable habit, fly upward through the funnel and become imprisoned in the box. He will not fly out. Health Officers Responsible. The courts have passed upon the question of damages for a sufferer from typhoid who could trace his illness to files feeding upon the flit of sewage. A few years ago a man living in Germantown, Philadelphia, recovered heavy damages from the city for his illness, which he proved was caused by a stream flowing through his yard which had been polluted by sewage from a house tenanted by a typhoid patient. The defense relied upon proof that the plaintiff had neither drunk nor bathed in the stream, but an entomologist convinced the jury that he had contracted the disease through the medium of files, which had carried the infection from the stream to the food exposed to their visits in his house. The courts have passed upon the question of damages for a sufferer from typhoid who could trace his illness to files feeding upon the filth of sewage. A few years ago a man living in Germantown, Philadelphia, recovered heavy damages from the city for his illness, which he proved was caused by a stream flowing through his yard which had been polluted by sewage from a house tenanted by a typhoid patient. The defense relied upon proof that the plaintiff had neither drunk nor bathed in the stream, but an entomologist convinced the jury that he had contracted the disease through the medium of files, which had carried the infection from the stream to the food exposed to their visits in his house. Scourge of European War. A horrifying form of the fly peril has been encountered during the present European war. This is the presence of mylrads of flies that have bred on the bodies of the dead soldiers and carry septicemia (blood poisoning), and other diseases. Profiting by the experience of the Spanish-American and Boer wars, the military authorities protected the pits in permanent trenches and camps against files, but thousands of dead bodies are lying in the shell-swept area between opposing trenches, where it is absolutely impossible to carry out sanitary measures. A horrifying form of the fly peril has been encountered during the present European war. This is the presence of myriads of flies that have bred on the bodies of the dead soldiers and carry septicemia (blood poisoning), and other diseases. Profiting by the experience of the Spanish-American and Boer wars, the military authorities protected the pits in permanent trenches and camps against flies, but thousands of dead bodies are lying in the shell-swept area between opposing trenches, where it is absolutely impossible to carry out sanitary measures. --- IS DEATH PAINFUL? The physical pain of death depends, I suppose, on the particular cause of death, says a writer in London Tit Bits. Naturally, death from starvation or cancer must be very much more painful than death from old age. Dying is probably more painful than death itself. At some most painful death beds there seems to come a period of calm when the end draws near. I think it is a great pity that for the sake of relations a death agony is sometimes prolonged by the use of powerful drugs. I remember a doctor saying to me at the bed death of a young officer: "If there were relations here we should keep him alive for a few hours." Why should a dying man be kept alive for these sentimental reasons? I suppose a great deal of the painfulness of death is due to our struggling against it. Just as when we resist an anesthetic, it causes us great discomfort, while if we weekly submit to it the sensation is delightful, so with death. The reason we resist is that we cling to life. This does not necessarily mean that we are afraid to die, or that we have doubts about immortality, and want to have as much of this world as possible for fear there is no other. The greatest struggle for life I ever witnessed was on the lives of a young spiritualist, who most certainly believed in the next world. He simply refused to die, and did literally live some days longer because of his determination. It was rather splendid, this insistence on life, though it probably cost him a lot of pain. On the other hand, I remember a young soldier in France who died from sheer lack of wanting to live. The doctor told me that he need not have died if he had only resolved to live. The physical pain of death depends, I suppose, on the particular cause of death, says a writer in London Tit Bits. Naturally, death from starvation or cancer must be very much more painful than death from old age. Dying is probably more painful than death itself. At some most painful death beds there seems to come a period of calm when the end draws near. I think it is a great pity that for the sake of relations a death agony is sometimes prolonged by the use of powerful drugs. I remember a doctor saying to me at the death bed of a young officer: "If there were relations here we should keep him alive for a few hours." Why should a dying man be kept alive for these sentimental reasons? I suppose a great deal of the painfulness of death is due to our struggling against it. Just as when we resist an anesthetic, it causes us great discomfort, while if we meekly submit to it the sensation is delightful, so with death. The reason we resist is that we willing to life. This does not necessarily mean that we are afraid to die, or that we have doubts about immortality, and want to have as much of this world as possible for fear there is no other. The green struggle for life I ever witnessed was on the sites of a young spiritualist, who most certainly believed in the next world. He simply refused to die, and did literally live some days longer because of his determination. It was rather splendid, this insistence on life, though it probably cost him a lot of pain. On the other hand, I remember a young soldier in France who died from sheer lack of wanting to live. The doctor told me that he need not have died if he had only resolved to live. --- bed upon the question of from typhoid who could feeding upon the filth of o a man living in German- heavyened heavy damages from sick, which he proved was gung through his yard which sewage from a house ten- dent. The defense relied stiff had neither drunk nor but an entomologist con- had contracted the dis- n of files, which had car- the stream to the food his house. "Prof. M school, su in six ou files which monkeys or "Professe firmed by States or no certain by the st and of the of a certain strongly su may be sp belongs or the fly peril has been en- en-sent European war. This sids of files that have bred dead soldiers and carry ing), and other diseases. nce of the Spanish-Amer- military authorities pro- nent trenches and camps sands of dead bodies are a area between opposing olutely impossible to carry is one me and the s the epider the usual "The ha those of the fly, feeding It is found where hon remain not come before raf death depends, I suppose, of death, says a writer in real, really from starvation much more painful than it is probably more painful, some most painful death a period of calm when think it is a great pity that as a death agony is some use of powerful drugs. I go to me at the bed death were relations here we for a few hours." Why kept alive for these senti- of the painfulness of death against it. Just as when it causes us great discom- submit to it the sensation death, that we cling to life. This man that we are afraid to puts about immortality, and this world as possible for the greatest struggle for us on the states of a young certainly. Delivered in the refused to die, and did longer because of his deer splendid, this insistence cost him a lot of pain. Remember a young soldier sheer lack of wanting to me that he need not have used to live. fused. The I think on will power extraordinary doctor said dead now, before his a dying man absolute intense deodon. Probably pain. I can, and still ruf for a man. Predynasty states 000 years ready mass spinning at the women made, the woman's wheel bone were used. What m To will is future like is a harbor the other gale spring fathomed s A device that vibrates the rear light on an automobile when the car stops to warn following vehicles is the invention of a Philadelphian. Out of 2,750,000 children in England between the ages of twelve and sixteen, only 1,100,000 received any further education after thirteen, according to the latest reports. The Scouts of Baton Rouge, La., discovered by taking a census, that there were 61 varieties of trees in their city. The grand total of trees of all kinds was 14,803. The London Lancet announces that the spread of typhus, an eruptive fever quite different from typhoid, has been traced to flies. Typhus has 'always occurred in dirty and starving communities. It has been very prevalent in Russia, and is said to have been largely responsible for stopping the first Russian invasion of Austria, because it killed and prostrated so many men. The spreading of infantile paralysis virus on the feet and in the gullet of the house fly, as observed by Doctor Flexner of the Rockefeller institute, has already been thoroughly explained. Experiments have also been made indicating that the poison of this disease is conveyed by the bite of the stable fly very much as malaria is conveyed by the bite of the mosquito. These experiments are thus described by Dr. C. E. Winslow, an expert on insect pests, of the American Museum of Natural History: Tests With Monkeys. "Prof. M. J. Rosenau of the Harvard Medical school, succeeded in producing 'infantile paralysis in six out of twelve monkeys bitten by stable files which had been allowed to feed on other monkeys suffering from the disease." "Professor Rosenau's work has since been confirmed by Doctor Anderson and Frost of the United States public health service. There is, of course, no certainty that the disease is always transmitted by the stable fly. The work of Doctor Flexner and of the Swedish observers and the occurrence of a certain proportion of cases in cold weather strongly suggest that sometimes infantile paralysis may be spread by direct contact between human beings or in other ways than by fly bites. On the other hand, it seems certain the biting stable fly is one means by which the disease is conveyed; and the seasonal and geographical prevalence of the epidemics make it seem probable that this is the usual and most important means. "The habits of the stable fly differ widely from those of the house fly. The stable fly is a biting fly, feeding on the blood of the higher vertebrates. It is found in the vicinity of dwellings, particularly where horses and cattle are kept, but it is apt to remain outdoors in warm, sunny places, and does not come into the house much except at night and before rain." Another case I remember of a young Tommy who had a long, weary illness from an awful wound. He, too, no doubt, was bound to die, but he, too, lost heart. It was arranged that he should go to England, but he had ceased to cure to do so, and refused. The end came rapidly after that. I think these instances show that much depends on will power. My own father was a man of extraordinary vitality. A month before his death his doctor said to me: "By all the laws he ought to be dead now." It was difficult to believe a few hours before his death, at the age of ninety, that he was a dying man. His again was a case of the most absolute belief in the other world, coupled with an intense desire to live and not die a moment too soon. "Professor Rosenau's work has since been confirmed by Doctors Anderson and Frost of the United States public health service. There is, of course, no certainity that the disease is always transmitted by the stable fly. The work of Doctor Flexner and of the Swedish observers and the occurrence of a certain proportion of cases in cold weather strongly suggest that sometimes infantile paralysis may be spread by direct contact between human beings or in other ways than by fly bites. On the other hand, it seems certain the biting stable fly is one means by which the disease is conveyed; and the seasonal and geographical prevalence of the epidemics make it seem probable that this is the usual and most important means. "The habits of the stable fly differ widely from those of the house fly. The stable fly is a biting fly, feeding on the blood of the higher vertebrates. It is found in the vicinity of dwellings, particularly where horses and cattle are kept, but it is apt to remain outdoors in warm, sunny places, and does not come into the house much except at night and before rain." Another case I remember of a young Tommy who had a long, weary illness from an awful wound. He, too, no doubt, was bound to die, but he, too, lost heart. It was arranged that he should go to England, but he had ceased to care to do so, and refused. The end came rapidly after that. I think these instances show that much depends on will power. My own father was a man of extraordinary vitality. A month before his death his doctor said to me: "By all the laws he ought to be dead now." It was difficult to believe a few hours before his death, at the age of ninety, that he was a dying man. His again was a case of the most absolute belief in the other world, coupled with an intense desire to live and not die a moment too soon. Probably the greatest pain in death is mental pain. I can conceive a wasted life, a stupid life, and, still more, a wicked life, making it very painful for a man to die. Predynastic Egypt consisted of various petty states ranged along the banks of the Nile—this 4,000 years before Christ. The Egyptians had already mastered the art of making textile fabrics by spinning and weaving, and the men wore kilts and the women long robes. Wonderful pottery was made, though this was done by molding, as the potter's wheel was unknown. Gold, stone, ivory and bone were made into ornaments and utensils. Boats were used and the art of sailing was discovered. Predynastic Egypt consisted of various petty states ranged along the banks of the Nile—this 4,000 years before Christ. The Egyptians had already mastered the art of making textile fabrics by spinning and weaving, and the men wore kilts and the women long robes. Wonderful pottery was made, though this was done by molding, as the potter's wheel was unknown. Gold, stone, ivory and bone were made into ornaments and utensils. Boats were used and the art of sailing was discovered. Human Resolves Weak. What mockeries are our most firm resolves, To will is ours, but not to execute. We map our future like some unknown coast, and say here is a harbor, there a rock; the one we will attain, the other shun, and we do neither; some chance gale springs up, and bears us far o'er some unathomed sea.—L. E. Landon. What mockeries are our most firm resolves, To will is ours, but not to execute. We map our future like some unknown coast, and say here is a harbor, there a rock; the one we will attain, the other shun, and we do neither; some chance gale springs up, and bears us far o'er some unfathomed sea.—L. E. Landon. --- Tests With Monkeys. Early Days of Egypt Human Resolves Weak Many of the largest Japanese warships have been equipped with wireless telephones which operate successfully for distances up to 100 miles. Qualis, part of the food of the Children of Israel when in the Wilderness, are still numerous in Egypt; and during their yearly migration descend in swarms. It is believed that the observatory at Peking is the oldest in the world, having been founded in 1273 by Kubal Khan, the first emperor of the Mongol dynasty. HOME TOWN HELPS Community Which Does Not Encourage Growth of Individuals and Industries Cannot Thrive. Speaking before the gathering of business men of Baltimore at a banquet in his honor, Charles M. Schwab said: "No large industry can thrive in a community unless it enjoys the good will and the support of that community." That statement is as true of the small industry as of the large industry, and it is true of the individual business man as well. And there is also truth in the statement that the community cannot thrive which does not give to the individuals and to the small industries as well as to the large industries situated therein every encouragement to growth and expansion. Co-operation is the life of the city. Without it there can be no city in the true sense. There may be an aggregation of houses, of businesses and of people—but that does not make a city as we know the city today. The true city of the twentieth century is a place of schools, a place of churches, a place of wide and well-paved streets, a place of playgrounds and of parks, a place of beauty and a place of culture. It is as well a place where every man who is doing his share for the mutual welfare is receiving his share of the credit and the profit; where the new industry is given local support in the period when that is needed and still receives that support when it reaches prosperous maturity; where the farmer who brings in the product of his labor may be sure of a market at a price that is fair and just; where the stranger receives every consideration and is not robbed. In short, the true city is a place where people can live in happiness and contentment, secure in the enjoyment of pleasant homes, loyal friends and prosperous business conditions—and without the spirit of co-operation it is impossible for a city long to exist. SCHOOL GARDENING NOT FAD Tendency in Some Quarters Not to Regard New Development Seriously Is Decried. The federal bureau of education of the department of the interior has issued a pamphlet, "Gardening in Elementary City Schools," which covers the progress and prospects of school gardening. The testimony presented by school officials from cities of more than 5,000 population in all parts of the country indicates that while garden work is offered in the schools of about four hundred cities and enthusiastically praised by the school officials of these cities, there is still a tendency in some quarters to regard it merely as another educational fad. This it certainly is not. The United States is still an agricultural country, and the teaching of gardening brings the schools at one point closer to the real business of the country than anything else taught, says the Indianapolis News. But of course there must be some system about teaching gardening. The natural desire for a garden must be cultivated and conserved, so that the transition from play to work can be accomplished. This is the problem of the educators. Many cities have complained that they cannot get good teachers to undertake the work. The school authorities will have to cultivate teachers as the children cultivate their gardens—that is, if they are to meet the demand. For it appears from the government report that school gardening has won its place. It has developed the home garden under school supervision, and this has proved not only its educational worth, but also its economic worth. A Civic Praver. For our comfortable living, for our fair surroundings, for our many blessings which the poor must lack, we give hearty thanks; and we resolve that from what store we have, a little more than we can comfortably afford shall be given to those servants of the poor who seek to cheer forlorn homes, to lift up weary lives, to open the path of opportunity, to remove old evils, and to cure the plague of poverty at its very sources. This is done in the hope and faith that (our city) will thus become a fairer and better home for all alike, and that virtue, courage, and peace will increase visibly among us and bless (our city) among all cities, forevermore. Amen.—Frederick Almy in the Survey. In a Model Industrial Town In Port Sunlight on the Mersey, where 4,000 tons of British soap are manufactured each week, "kitchen" cottages, containing three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, scullery, bath and larder, with a yard and outbuildings, rent for an average of $1.28 a week. "Parlor" cottages, with two additional rooms, rent for $1.80 a week. For $1.25 a year anyone can have an allotment of ten perches of land, with water supply free. It is the intention that there shall never be more than ten houses to the acre. Consequently, there is no lack of sunlight and fresh air. Assist Nature in Gardens. In garden building never imitate nature with intent to deceive; but where natural beauty already exists make use of it, and add to it. Banks to be restrained often have large outcropping rocks; make use of them, even if remainder of wall is of distinctly different material. Merely assist nature. A trap has been invented to catch rats as they try to enter a ship by climbing a hawser as it is moored in port. THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS HAROLD BELL WRIGHT'S NOVEL THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN BOOK MADE INTO THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN PLAY UNEQUALLED PANAMA HAT RENOVATORS FOR LADIES AND GENTS. Our circulars showing will be sent on request- 209 EAST 15TH STREET, Parcel P As It Grows Old A Hair Grower That 4,000 New Pa For De Poro College Co., 3100 Pin Please mention name of ONLY The history of Kansas City re competent, established Negro J. A. W at 1616 W. 9th St. Half Mr. Wi Diamonds, Watches, Cl Guarantees to the public sati BELL PHONE showing latest stu- request—Call Hoe- SREET, Parcel Post Deliver Yrs Older It Goes PORO MARK Order That Won F New Patron Lay For Details Write 1000 Pine St., D tion name of this paper w LY C s City records bu d Negro jeweler, A. Wi Half block we Our circulars showing latest style for blocking will be sent on request -Call Home phone M6834 209 EAST 15TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. Parcel Post Delivery. As It Grows Older It Grows Better PORO MARK 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. Please mention name of this paper when writing. 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. Mr. Wilson sells Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. THE Modern A. E. ESTE General Repairing THE EAST INDI en Buil ESTES, Pre al Conn ing a Sp NDIA HA THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Leaves the hair so of a thousand flow Heavy and Beautiful Gray Hair to its N Iron for Straighter Price, Sent by hair soft and sill sand flowers. The I Beautiful Black to its Natural Co traightening. Sent by Mail, 50c 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 Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Price, Sent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. be for Subscribe Subscribe for The Sun Bell Phone E. 4394Y A. AGENTS' OUTFIT. 1. Hair Grower, 1. Temple Dressing Oil, 1. Face Cream and Oil, 1. Face Cream and 2. 26c Extra Postage. mes, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: public satisfactory and proper treatment. PHONE MAIN 2868W Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. In Builders Co. TESTES, President Contracting ing a Specialty INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair; Will also Restore the Strength; Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the Hair stimulates the skin, helping nature do its work. Hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm and flowers. The best known remedy for Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot lightening. ent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 East 2d St., Oklahoma City, Okla. e for The Sun THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 These columns are devoted to 117 rm of atheletics interesting to our readers. Contributions will be gladly accepted. TWELVE CHARITY GIRLS. The Twelve Charity Girls will meet with Miss Ruth Bradley, April 3. RUTH BRADLEY, Reporter. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ART CLUB EXHIBIT. April 4, at Lyric Hall. 7-Piece Hand Painted Ice Cream Set Painted by Mrs. A. E. Estes. MRS. M. D. BRIGGS, Pres. MRS. MINNIE WORTEN, Sec. Mrs. Mae Caesar Porter, enroute to Cuba, Hayti and Jamaica, on account of the Revolution Councils with Marine auditors, after sailing all day and night on the steamer "Olivette" from Tampa bay, was compelled to go ashore at Key West, where she remained some days, after which she returned to Texas, Michigan and Washington, D. C. Kansas Citizens have a right to feel proud that Lincoln high school was EASTER BERN SPEC $2.50 WORT 3.50 WORT 5.00 WORT BERNARD'S 1 EASTER HATS BERNARD'S SPECIALS COAL--COAL--COAL PLENTY OF COAL Coal Ordered Today Delivered Today. 1002 Vine St. Don't wait for cold weather, order while the weather is good. PAYNE'S COAL AND FEED STORE Bell Ph. East 559. H. Ph. East 4132. When you want it Where you want it As you want it Franklin's, 1309 E. Eighteenth. Bell Grand 2988. A Shampooing and straightening 50 cents. All kinds of hair goods to order or made over equally as good as new. Mme. McClelland's guaranteed hair grower 25 cents. Will call at the house. MRS. A. TODD & MRS. B. KNIGHT 1513 Lydia Ave. E. 3956J Phone G. 1650 1826 Woodland Ave. For Sale A Beautiful Upright KIMBALL PIANO for sale in fine or good, on termondition. BY PRIVATE PARTY Call East 482 Home Phone, or Sun Office 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 :: :: :: Our car is Steam Heated. PHONES: Bell, E. 2013. Home, E. 4349. W. H. HUBBELL. Baseball among the winners in the membership contest at the recent N. E. A. sessions, having won a prize of $50 for the largest number of any high school of active members enrolled in the N. E. A. DECISION WON BY GANS. "Memphis Red" Floors Negro Opponent in Ninth Round. "Memphis Red" gave "Young Joe" Gans one of the toughest fights of his career, Wednesday night at Old Turner hall, but Gans got the decision after fifteen rounds of milling. They are Negro lightweights. Gans was floored in the ninth round for the count of nine and the bell saved him. His cleverness enabled him to land the greatest number of wallops in the other sessions. Mr. Ralph Wortham, the Tailor, now located at 1829 Paseo, has moved to his new location at the Southeast corner of 19th and Paseo. R HATS BARD'S SPECIALS H $5.00 H $7.00 1$7.50T0$10 1204 WALNUT Quinoleum Is Queen YES, I Use Quinoleum, and like it fine. JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the hair and face. Hair Preparations. Quinoleum Hair Grower.....50c Quinoleum Hair Tonic.....50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo.....25c Face Preparations. Quinoleum Face Bleach.....25c Quinoleum Face Cream.....25c Quinoleum Camphor Ice.....25c A liberal sample of our new preparation, a fragrantly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety face powder in pink and flesh colors (brown) sent free with any order. Call Bell Phone West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas. QUINOLEUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY. A SALE Price on a Gas Range You can save money if you buy this Special Banner Gas Range NOW Only $27 Only $24 Best value in the city. "Compact" Cabinet style; large oven; removable aluminized oven linings; deep broiler; black enamel finish. This Range is a bargain at $27.00. See our large line of Combination Ranges and Cool Heaters. Cash or Terms. BATHURST STOVE CO. 1232 Walnut St., K. C., Mo. 614 Minnesota Ave., K. C., Ks. Football DR. MAY B. JONES, EYE SPECIALIST. Eyes examined and treated, glasses fitted, satisfaction guaranteed. Hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. 1412 East Eighteenth street. Bell phone Grand 2243. MISS LILLIE WILLIAMS MODISTE Graduate of Royal Pattern Co., New York City Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Designing 2418 VINE STREET Bell Phone East *798J. KANSAS CITY, MO. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. BARGAINS SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. 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 422JJ Vaughan's Values FREE—KANSAS FARMS. 10 acres Reidy Road, no house..$1,000 4 Five-acre tracts, 1½ miles Leavenworth car ..... 2,000 1½ acres, 4 room house, elec. lights, stone barn, plenty of fruit and berries, 4 blocks car line.....$2,250 40 acres, 50 miles K.C., has new and strictly modern 2-story residence, city water, bath, 6-rooms, also tenant house, 3-apt. chicken house, 12-apt. hog house with gas and water in, garage, barn for horses and cows, everything for successful log, chicken-raising or dairying. Cost $12,500, will sacrifice complete on terms for $10,000. 80 acres 3 miles Osawatomie, bottom tomatland; free gas; 6 acres alfalfa, 8-room house, good barn and other outbuildings; worth $100 an acre; inc. $3,500, 6 per cent due according to agreement. Will take some trade and sell for .....$1,000 A complete list of properties in residences and vacant in both cities. Will build to suit purchaser. Liberal terms on the above properties. Bell W. 1757. 26th & Parkway 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 found in a first class Drug Store. Fine Manicure Sets, Combs, Brushes, Toilet Articles, Watches, Clocks, Eyeglasses, Straightening and Drying Combs, Curling Irons, Wigs, Transformations, Syringes and Hot Water Bottles, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Shampoo, Glossine, Temple Grower, Tetter Salye. All kinds of Hair Growers. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. We fill and send them by parcel post or express. We carry the leading Negro Newspapers and Magazines, such as the Kansas 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 1301 EAST 18th St, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Home P. M. 5467; Bell P. M. 4591 1402 GRAND AVENUE BIG TOGS, HATS, SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR NECKWEAR, COLLARS RADY-TO-WEAR SUITS, $10 to $20—all kinds MADE TO MEASURE — Royal Tailors $18.00 to $35.00 gents for the Royal Tailors. They are the in the world. Fit and linings guaranteed. OUR CASH STORE of the high rent district helps us to m very low prices. Dow Clothing Co., Inc. SPRING TOGS, HATS, SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR, COLLARS READY-TO-WEAR SUITS, $10 to $20—all kinds SUITS MADE TO MEASURE — Royal Tailored _____ $18.00 to $35.00 _____ We are agents for the Royal Tailors. They are the largest in the world. Fit and linings guaranteed. Just out of the high rent district helps us to make you very low prices. 1402 GRAND AVENUE Parcel Post Delivery. Water Damaged Sale! Women's, Misses' and Children's Shoes, slightly water damaged, go on sale at nearly half the original selling price. Kelley's Cut Rate Shoe Store 916 MAIN STREET Great Spring Drive MASON & MASON ORIGINAL $16 TAILORS Box-back Suits Our Sentinel, Sa DO (All Suits March into either be captivated by our Summer Fabrics. A sixty expert tailors faction. Every Suit don't fail to join this Sentinel, Safely "Intrenched" in One of DOUBLE-LIFE SUITS (All Suits Made in Our Own Shop). Each into either of our three busy stores and created by our most splendid array of Sp Fabrics. A Suit to suit every man's short tailors insure Perfect Service, Fit, a Every Suit dependable; every Suit a suit to join this great drive. Our Sentinel, Safely "Intrenched" in One of Our DOUBLE-LIFE SUITS (All Suits Made in Our Own Shop). March into either of our three busy stores and you will be captivated by our most splendid array of Spring and Summer Fabrics. A Suit to suit every man's taste, and sixty expert tailors insure Perfect Service, Fit, and Satisfaction. Every Suit dependable; every Suit a saving, so don't fail to join this great drive. DOUBLE-LIFE SUITS, $16, $20 and $25. THREE BUSY STORES Twelfth Street 914 MA 204 West Twelfth Street This is the MBINATION RAI you have been wanting This is the COMBINATION RANGE you have been wanting It has the bake with- out the 'AKE' No More Stooping Interchangeable for coal in one moment. SEE ONE AT Avery Furniture Co. 1308 and 1310 Grand Avenue Our Specialty in One of Our TS wn Shop). y stores and you will array of Spring and very man's taste, and device, Fit, and Satis- y Suit a saving, so A 914 Main Street