Kansas City Sun

ENLIST NOW BOYS! Academy Hall 14 & Michigan Ave. WHO'LL GET THE FORD CAR? MAY 4th DR. KEALING VERY ILL The more than twenty-five federated clubs, together with other women's clubs of the city, have their anniversary reunion. Mrs. H. H. McCluer Mrs. Whitfield Sammis Mrs. G. W. Addison Mrs. Edwin Knapp of the COUNCIL OF WOMEN'S CLUBS will give addresses. Other members of the Council of Women's Clubs will be present. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 19th and Tracy SUNDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 15, 1917 3:15 p. m. GOOD MUSIC Other Women's Clubs, whose names we may not have secured, are also invited. 1 VOLUME IX. NUMBER 33. Academy Hall 14 & Michigan Ave. DR. KEALING The thousands of friends scattered throughout two Continents who know and admire Dr. H. T. Kealing will be pained t olearn of his illness and undoubtedly unite in one prayer that it may only be temporary and of no serious consequence. Prof. Kealing is one of the most brilliant scholars regardless of race in America, the closest friend of the late Bishop Grant of whose estate he was the administrator, a member of the Anna Jean's Board for handling the $2,000,000 fund WOMEN'S O ANNIVERSARY The more than twenty-five federated other women's clubs of the anniversary reunion Mrs. H. H. McCluer Mrs. G. W. Addison of the COUNCIL OF WOMEN will give address Other members of the Council o be present LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 19th and Tra SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 3:15 p. m. GOOD MUSIC The following clubs will be pre Name of Club. Presidents. Arbor Vitae. Mrs. Valley Anderson Athenaem. Mrs. Cora Henderson Book Lovers. Mrs. C E. Brydle C. G. R. T. Mrs. L. A. Tillman Clio. Mrs. Mazelle Washington Clippers. Miss Bessie Jacobs Cotele. Mrs. Mary Boyd Greeco. Mrs. Munia Doyle Greeco. Mrs. Minnie Adams Harmony. Mrs. Nellie Young Hiawatha. Mrs. Hattie Jackson Kensington. Mrs. Maud Gabel Girls. Mrs. Munia Doyle Oak Leaf. Mrs. Little Kenyon Lyceum A. C. Miss Etta Smith Noonday A. & S. Miss Ltagwell Elite. Mrs. Elizabeth Wanzer Wheel. Mrs. Porta Gays. Miss Ruby Locke Progress Study. Mrs. Ema Vaughn Mrs. L. A. McCampbell, president Clubs. Paris, France—Francis Kane, a powerful six foot Colored man from Chicago, formerly a soldier in the 24th United States infantry, but now fighting in the French army, has arrived in Paris after many stirring experiences. He has been wounded five times, but is still undaunted. The Kansas City Sun devoted to the education of Negro youth, a member of the Negro Academy composed of the most learned and cultured Negroes of America of which Prof. G. N. Grisham also is a member; and before accepting the presidency of Western University was for twelve years the Editor of the A. M. E. Review. The Sun but voices the sentiment of the Negroes throughout the country when we say we pray for the speedy recovery of this distinguished American. S CLUBS RY REUNION federated clubs, together with of the city, have their reunion. Mrs. Whitfield Sammis Mrs. Edwin Knapp the WOMEN'S CLUBS addresses. Council of Women's Clubs will present. HOOL AUDITORIUM and Tracy ON, APRIL 15, 1917 p. m. MUSIC be present in a body: Name of Club. Presidents. Sorogls.....Mrs. R. E. L. Bailey Woman's L.....Mrs. L. McCampbell XX Art.....Mrs. Mda E. McEhanyan A. N. D. Girls. Miss Lavinia Loggins Silver Leaf Art.....Mrs. Mrs Lewis T. C. G.....Mrs. Dallas Foster W's C. & S.....Mrs. Corinne Smith L. S. P. Girls. Miss Callie Williams S. W. Club.....Mrs. Coursey L's W. Club.....Mrs. Wheeler Avondale.....Mrs. I. W. Bradley Inter-city Cinco.....Mrs. J. F. Cole Pleasure S.....Mrs. J. D. Watkins Billikens.....Mrs. W. A. Finley Merry Matrons.....Mrs. Tilford Davis Q. C.....Mrs. Mell-Raid S. Fidelis.....L. C. Stewart Douglass H.....Mrs. A. E. Jenkins Mo-Ka-Mu Club.Mrs. J. F. Shannon Inter-C. Dames.Mrs. Sallie Rodgers of the Federation of Women's Mrs. Lossie Penn, secretary. whose names we may not have Hagerstown.—Preparation is being made for the organization of a company of Colored soldiers under the leadership of Corporal Warren A. Freeman, a member of the 10th Cavalry. The Lyric Theatre is going big. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1917. O.E.S. DEGREE TEAM TO SOMEONE HOLDING A NUMBERED TICKET GET A BRAND NEW FORD CAR FREE MEMBERS OF THE TEAM: . Addie Allen Mr. Fred W. Dabney . Belle Edwards Mrs. Mattie Fitzgerald . Josephine Stewart Mrs. Dora Harris . Nellie Jones Mrs. Mattie Ewing . Fannie West Mrs. Evelyn Baldwin . Jennie Botts Mrs. Frances Howard . Virginia Price Mrs. Mary Johnson . Addie Rhodes Mrs. Katie Powell . Hattie Burgett Mrs. M. L. Crosthwai . Julie Morrison Mrs. Celia Johnson . Lizzie Pryor Mrs. Mary Thornton . Dollie Grissin Mrs. Mabel Dixon . Louella Wilson Mrs. Maggie Merritt . Hallie Christman Mrs. Ida Brown . Maud Olden Mrs. Maria Lewis GEO. W. K. LOVE, Chairman MRS. PEARL M. DABNEY, Secretary MRS. CLARA T. KNOX, Treasurer Buy a Ticket Now Tickets May be Obtained from Any Member of the Degree Team, any Colored Drug Store or Barber Shop. Tickets 50 Cents OUR FLAG THE STARS AND STRIPES AMERICA PRICE, 5c. CARDINAL GIBBONS PRAISES NEGRO New Orleans.—Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore was recently in the city on his annual visit to his brother, John Gibbons, one of the leading wholesale merchants of New Orleans. On these visits the Cardinal has made it a rule to take a complete rest. This time, however, he modified the rule sufficiently to pay a visit to Xavier University, which Mother Katherine Drexel established here for Colored people. The Cardinal made an address to the school, over which the faculty and students were overjoyed. The visit was an informal one and the address characteristic. Despite a slight cold, his eminence, after saying how edified he was at the manifest success of Xavier University, continued, in clear, distinct voice: "I am glad that your respected pastor has referred to Booker Washington, the great leader of the Colored race. I had the pleasure of meeting him when on one of my trips from Baltimore to New Orleans. He asked permission to see me in my private apartment and, of course, I was glad to tender him an invitation, and we had a long conversation to gether. Tells of Experience With Colored Peo- "I must modestly say that I did something to elevate, to uplift, and, when it was necessary, to uphold the rights of the Colored race in the city of Baltimore. I said a good word for them. They have never forgotten this kindness. In my experience with the Colored race and in my dealings with them during nearly fifty years, I have been struck by the fact that they have three characteristics: First of all, they are exceedingly grateful, that is to say, they are always ready to acknowledge with gratitude any benefit, and gratitude is one of the noblest virtues. Secondly, they are a very affectionate race, a warm-hearted race, their hearts easily expand. Thirdly, I am happp to say, that the Colored people the deeply and naturally religious. There are some people, some races that can hardly be aroused to recognize the Christian religion, the religion of Christ, whereas, the Colored race are always responsive to it, and I have yet to see or to hear of the first Colored man who has ever yet proclaimed himself an atheist, an unbeliever." FAKE PREACHERS. Philadelphia, Pa.—More than fifty bogus Negro ministers, who have been mulcting new arrivals from the South through fake insurance and employment agency schemes, were rounded up Thursday and Friday by J. Denny O'Neill, state insurance commissioner. "When a Negro arrived he was met by one of these fake preachers and asked to join a bogus church society. For 10 cents a week, or whatever they could get out of the victim, they promised to insure their lives and also promised to find employment for him. "In many instances the preachers were collecting 50 cents and $1 a week from the victims. For the purpose of joining fake beneficial societies, hundreds of the Negroes gave $2, which went into the pockets of the "preachers." These men who have been operating employment agencies without a license will also be prosecuted." NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE MEETING. All Negro Business and professional people are invited to attend a special meeting to be held Tuesday evening, April 17, at 8:30, at the Paseo, Y. M. C. A. for the purpose of making arrangements for the National Health Week, election of officers for the ensuing year and other matters of vast importance to the race. FORTUNE J. WEAVER, Pres. J. J. ALLEN, Sec'y. A GOOD SPRING TONIC. A bottle of Vim and Vigor, kidney, liver, blood and rheumatic remedy is what you need. Let us send you a bottle today. Price $1.00 per bottle. SMITH'S DRUG STORE. 12th and Tracy. From Our Foreign Correspondents A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction Officers—1917. W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Dep. Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Junior Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Relief Secretary. P. L. Pratt, Cameron, Mo., G. L. 1st District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L. 2nd District. Lodge Directory G WESTMINSTER Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M., meets the 1st and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Emmett Spruell, W M.; C. H. Countee, Sec'y. G and A. M. , Liberty, M. , meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights in each month. William Parker, W. M.; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. St. Stephen Chapter No. 37, Royal Meets, Liavy, M. Meets, Mrs. Tuesday each month, W. H. Robinson, H. P. Wm. Carps, Recorder. IMEF HGC IN WHEELS St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, M., meets the third Saturday night William Capps, E. C.; W. H. Robinson, Rec. Sec'y. ```markdown ``` U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Wednesdays in each month at 10th and Campbell. C. F. Wilson, W M.; H. Conway, 586 Tracy Ave., Seyc. D. OF T. Primrose Tabernacle meets 1st and 3d Wednesday nights in each month at Tabor Hall, 1413 Vine street. All Daughters and Sir Knights in good standing a woman in St. Dodson, H. H, 1769 E. 12th; Estella Pitts, C. R. 1815 E. 17th. W. G. Mosely, President. T. G. McCampbell, Vice President. Wm. Washington, Treasurer. E. S. Baker, Secretary. Board of Directors: T. G. McCampbell, S. H. P. Edwards, E. G. Lacy, J. E. Rhodes, T. W. H. Williams, E. S. Baker, Wm. Washington, R. V. Adkins, Geo. Johnson, W. G. 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 Charlotte St. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belleview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Zion Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Hildale. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro. Pessant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Second Baptist Church, 25th and Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virgil. Ebenezer 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. ROSE DALE, KANSAS. (Py Mrs. Rosa Jones) Mrs. Levi Collins, who has been seriously ill, is able to be out again... Mr. Hiram Douglass, of Lexington, Mo. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore...Mrs. Peter Greenwood is improving after her recent indisposition...The Pleasant Valley Mission Circle, entertained Monday by Mrs. Lillian Schoolen, was nicely attended...The services at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Easter Sunday morning, were well attended, and the pastor delivered a splendid sermon on "The Resurrection." The church decorations were beautiful, Easter Lillies and cut flowers of all kinds were profuse. The choir Social last Thursday was a success. Several chairs were given, besides a large amount of money. The choir rendered an interesting program. PLEASANT HILL, MO. Easter services were well attended at both churches...Mrs. Lizzie Snead conducted Easter program for Sunday school at the Baptist church...Miss Marguerite Scott deserves much credit for the Easter program at the A. M. E church...Mrs. Angeline Gudgell addressed the B. Y. P. U. Sunday in her very pleasing manner; she interested her hearers...The B. Y. P. U. Sunday school and Mission Circle have purchased a new organ for the church...Miss Campbell, of Chillicothe, Mo., spent Easter with friends here. Betty and Sam would say "Something is going to happen at the Methodist parsonage"...Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Nelson, of Kansas City, is spending a few days with their mother...Mr. Willia Baker spent the week end in Kansas City with friends...Mr. G. W. Wood fell from a load of hay last Thursday and fortunately was only slightly injured...Mr. Andrew Wood is suffering an attack of Rheumatism...Mr. Hamilton Wilkerson entertained the Glee club Friday evening...Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams had relatives from Harrisonville Sunday with them...Little Amy and Albert Hemsley are on the sick list. WELLINGTON, MO Miss May Martin left last Saturday to spend a few days with her sister, Florence, who lives in Kansas City... Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lincoln of Lexington was the guest of Mrs. Nelson Walker last week...Mrs. Deed Shomaker of Kansas City spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Price, Sr....Mrs. Horace Beaufort left last Thursday for Kansas City to visit a few days....Mrs. Grant Page left Monday morning for Odessa to spend the week visiting...Mrs. Carlee Hanna, who has been ill for the past week, is much better at this writing...Rev. F. F. Moten, the great Evangelist, will be in this city visiting Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20, and will preach for us at the Union Hall. All are invited to attend these meetings. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS The Independent Baptist Church Sunday School gave a very successful musical and bazarr last Friday evening. A neat sum of money was raised ...Miss Mollie Brown of Kansas City, Mo., was visiting friends in the city Sunday...Rev, and Mrs. J. W. Hayes have moved in their new home, 1010 Delaware street...Prof. Moore's Gospel singers of Kansas City, Mo., will come to Leavenworth next week ttc hold a ten days meeting at the First Baptist Church. Mr. Edward Scales is visiting friends in Idaho...The Clover Leaf Club met with Mrs. Geo. Lyman last week; the guest present was Mrs. Anderson...Mrs. Jennie Fletcher, Mrs. Lucy Murphy, Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Beatice Fields, who have been on the sick list are able to be out again...The First Baptist Church Sunday School had a large attendance Sunday. We hope they will continue. HOLDEN, MO Mrs. Stella Combs rendered a special program with her pupils last Sunday at the M. E. Church.....Kansas City, had quite a few of the Holden people visiting her Easter.....Mrs. Ethel Davenport, Mr. Edd Lee, Mrs. Barbara Carmichael, Miss Ruth Todd, and all spent Saturday and Sunday there, reporting a delightful time.....visited friends in Holden Easter.....Mr. Edd Dodd and Albert Hanna, of Wellington, Mo., who has been visiting in Holden, returned to Kansas City last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Brown and Chas. Pratt, who were invited to dinner at the residence of Mrs. Lillie Freeman, 825 E. 10th street.....Mr. W. A. Brown's show left for its usual route thru the north ..Mr. and Mrs. Wade Briscoe were called Kansas City on account of the death of their son-in-law, Mr. Harry Hill. HELENA, MONT. Ebenezer Baptist Church celebrated Easter with a nice program on Foreign Missions. Japan was the objective. $2.08 was raised. The friends of Rev. C. N. Douglas, P. E. Puget Sound Cqnference, Helena District, were very sorry to learn of the death of his sister, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, at Missoula, Mont.... Deacon David THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1917 Kinneybrew, Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minn., learning that his daughter was to be baptized here by Rev. H. C. Parson, of the Ebenezer Baptist, came all the way from St. Paul to mitness the ceremonies.... Rev. C. N. Douglas is still on the sick list....The Deputy Supreme Chancellor, Sir J. H. Hilliard made a trip to Butte, Anaconda and other places in Montana last week in the interest of the K. of P. Lodge. Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Parsons left the 9th for Great Falls, Mont. Rev. E. B. Reid passed thru the city the 9th enroute to Great Falls. Mrs. Mamie Bridgewatter enMrs. K. C. Smith entertained the Busy Bees the 6th. You can't know what the race is doing unless you read The Sun. LINCOLN, NEB. By W. W. Mosley. The A. M. E. Sunday School observed Easter in the way of adhering to the Easter lesson, and the distribution of eggs to the school in general. At night a musical cantata was rendered by the choir and friends under the leadership of Mrs. Georgia Flippens, which was good. A crowd ed house greeted them. An Easter offering of twenty-four dollars was raised....The Hann's Jubilee Singer were in our midst last week, giving concerts at several white churches Rev. B. Hillman secured them for the last Friday night at Mt. Zion's Baptist Church. The company played to a The above is an excellent likeness of Ramsey, who has just returned from an weeks visiting his Alma Mater, Howard in New York, Washington, Baltimore, Howard University a new Electrical Office, that he immediately placed an office, that he immediately placed an office, and has been installed in his elegant machine, for the electrical treatment of its of rheumatism, as well as for the taking injuries and obstructions, and all other and electrical machine could be used. It is known as The Thompson Plachine, for the electrical treatment of its of rheumatism, as well as for the taking injuries and obstructions, and all other and electrical machine could be used. It is the latest 1917 model, and is the only the West and costs, delivered, $325.00, ever before for careing for his large, even excellent likeness of our returned from an Eastern Mater, Howard University, Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia. New Electrical Cabinet and excellence and general efficiency placed an order for installed in his elegant suite of the Thompson Plaster Electrical treatment of inflamatory gas for the taking of protozoa, and all other purposes should be used. It is the last, and is the only one owned, $325.00. Dr. Ram for his large, ever increase. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression. The background is plain and white.]] The above is an excellent likeness of our own brilliant Dr. Edward B. Ramsey, who has just returned from an Eastern trip, where he spent several weeks visiting his Alma Mater, Howard University, and professional friends in New York, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and who saw at Howard University a new Electrical Cabinet and X-Ray Machine, which so impressed him with its excellence and general necessity in a well equipped office, that he immediately placed an order for one which arrived last Monday, and has been installed in his elegant suite of offices at 1419 east18 street. It is known as The Thompson Plaster Electric Cabinet and X-Ray Machine, for the electrical treatment of inflammatory rheumatism, and all kinds of rheumatism, as well as for the taking of protographs of fractures, internal injuries and obstructions, and all other purposes for which an X-Ray cabinet and electrical machine could be used. It is the last word in X-Ray machines, is the latest 1917 model, and is the only one owned by a Negro physician in the West and costs, delivered, $325.00. Dr. Ramsey is better prepared than ever before for careing for his large, ever increasing practice. large crowd. The several selections were good....Mr. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School observed Easter Sunday in an appropriate manner. Eggs were distributed to the children in general. At night exercises were given by the children, assisted by older persons, and were nicely carried out. A crowded house greeted them. An Easter offering of about thirty-two dollars was raised....An egg rolling social was given on Monday night at the church....Mr. Geo. Sellers died at his home on U Street Wednesday morning. Funeral announcement later. Expert Dental OF KANS Dental Sp F KANSAS C 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 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 WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 TEETH, UPPER AND LOV ORK DEN -19 Walnut WHITE CROWN SET OF TEETH, UPPER NEW YORK 1017-19 Wail WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP TODAY'S TEN COMMANDMENTS. (By B. V. Longdon, Chillicothe, Mo.) 1. Don't think that Edward Everett Hale had reference to you when he wrote his famous book "The Man Without a Country." 2. It is none of my business what you think of yourself, but you are an American citizen with an inheritance and a great capital of opportunity, if not of material possession. 3. Be patriotic, as well as loyal, to your race, and proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in good deeds. 4. Don't forget the value of today. There is nothing more elusive than this period of time which we call "today." 5. Let today's events keep you on the tip-toe of expectancy. Keep your eyes on the future. When the disciples of Jesus were amazed by what they saw, he thrilled them by saying: "Ye shall see greater things than these." 6. Don't be ignorant of divine and human laws. Of course, a knowledge of the law is good, but it is not the most important thing; without the will to do right, the entire law is useless. 7. You owe so much to yourself, you cannot afford to owe anybody else, especially the editor when the cost of paper is high. 8. Don't refuse to admit that you would like to be better provided with likeness of our own brilliant Dr. Edward B. from an Eastern trip, where he spent several Howard University, and professional friends Baltimore and Philadelphia, and who saw atrical Cabinet and X-Ray Machine, which soince and general necessity in a well equipped and order for one which arrived last Mon-s elegant suite of offices at 1419 east18 street. Jason Plaster Electric Cabinet and X-Ray Man-ent of inflamatory rheumatism, and all kinds of taking of protographs of fractures, internal and other purposes for which an X-Ray cabinet used. It is the last word in X-Ray machines, the only one owned by a Negro physician in 325.00. Dr. Ramsey is better prepared than large, ever increasing practice. friends. One way to make friends is to follow this suggestion: "I awaken in others the same attitude of mind I hold toward them." 9. Deception or dishonestly cannot be tolerated. Anyone who tries, either does himself more harm than he does anyone else. 10. Don't grumble. You are not alone. The fellowship of suffering is world wide. Sickness, failure, treachery, bereavement, slander and death, like the high cost of living, are after you. You may not only conquer them, one and all, but if you will, you can turn them into blessings. church Sun- Eggs en in given r per t. A Eas- dol- ing so- ht at died tuesday ment 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. CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP K DENTAL CO. Walnut Street GET THE BEST Quinoleum Is Queen YES, I Use Quinoleum, and like it fine. JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the hair and face. What We Manufacture— Hair Preparations. Quinoleum Hair Grower.....50c Quinoleum Hair Tonic.....50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo.....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. PRINTING. When you want it Where you want it As you want it Franklin's, 1309 E. Eighteenth. Bell Grand 2988. 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. NOTICE. HOUSTON SHELTON has just purchased a SEVEN PASSE SENGER LIMOUSINE and it is at your service day or night. Experienced driver. Call Bell Phone, Eas t2047J. COLORED MAN'S FRIEND Colored Man's Friend changes kinky, knotty, stubborn, bad hair in seven days like magic. Price 50 cents by mail, prepaid AGENTS WANTED. J. T. LUCKETT, Dept. B. Lexington, Mo. MONEY TO LOAN. Short time money to loan to roominghouse keepers—must have reference. Property owners can obtain a loan thru our agency and pay it back by weekly installments. If your house needs papering, painting or repairing, get a loan and put in its necessary repairs. Our business is strictly confidential Bell phone Grand 2303R. 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. 1850 1826 Woodland Ave. Kansas City Janitor Supply Co. The Home of the Janitor's Friend labor, Dirt Eradicator and Cleaner for use in Hotels, Laundries and Private Homes, etc. Drators will call on you soon. Watch for the carry a complete line of Janitor Supplies. CITY JANITOR SUPPLY CO We have a labor, Dirt Eradicator and Cleaner for use in Hospitals, Hotels, Laundries and Private Homes, etc. Our demonstrators will call on you soon. Watch for them. We also carry a complete line of Janitor Supplies. KANSAS CITY JANITOR SUPPLY CO. HOULD VALUE YOUR APPEARANCE THICK LIPS REDUCED MEDIA GARDNER'S MAGICAL LIP REDUCED TRADE MARK AFTER It will pay you to investigate. AGENTS WANTED! ENTS ARE EARNING $25 PER WEEK big larger returns than most any occupation you can adopt. Adam Lydia Gardner SKY AVENUE, JOPLIN, MO NLY ONE Of Kansas City records but one real, legitimate established Negro jeweler, and he is A. Wilson 9th St. Half block west of Wyoming St. Mr. Wilson sells is, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: the public satisfactory and proper treatment YOU SHOULD VALUE YOUR APPEARANCE THICK LIPS REDUCED MADAM LYDIA GARDNER'S MAGICAL LIP REDUCER TRADEMARK BEFORE AFTER AGENTS ARE EARNING $25 PER WEEK This will bring larger returns than most any occupation you can adopt. ONLY ONE 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. Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W T.LOUIS via Missouri Pacific We have a labor, D Hospitals, Hotels Our demonstrators w We also carry a KANSAS CITY Telephone Main 2383. YOU SHOULD THINK MADAM LYDIA GA BEFORE It will AGENTS ARE This will bring larger Madam 316 KENTUCKY AVENUE ONL The history of Kansas is competent, established J. 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Why not have it when in need of an undertaker and be protected from the humiliation of inexperience and unreliable persons. All worry is eliminated when you entrust your work to --- --- --- THE MILITARY CAFE PRODUCE SOMETH PLANT-A-GARDEN TESTED SEED Everything for the Farm and Garden HARDEN SEED CO., 505 Walnut St., Kansas SOMETHING GARDEN TESTED SEEDS for the Farm and Garden 505 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. PRODUCE SOMETHING PLANT-A-GARDEN TESTED SEEDS Everything for the Farm and Garden HARDEN SEED CO., 505 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. Either Phone, East 3336. Hours: to 9 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m. Hall phones, Home Main 2783, Bell Grand 3352. Residence, 2624 Euclid Ave. Res. Phone, Bell East 3429W. RATES REASONABLE. 2220 Vire Street. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1917 AMONG THE CHURCHES DEATH OF REV. SMITH. Pastor of Eighth and Elm Streets Baptist Church Died Sunday Night. Rev. Thomas LaFayette Smith, pastor of the Eighth and Elm Streets Baptist Church, died at 9:12 o'clock Monday evening of pneumonia in his home, 830 North Seventh street. He was born near Paris, Mo., May 2, 1802. His first pastorate was at Keoku, Ia., where he built the Pilgrims' Rest Baptist church and remained its pastor for over 19 years. During his career he had been pastor of churches in Canton, Ashley, Moberly, Columbia and Paris, Mo., Keoku, Ia., and Springfield, Ill. He had occupied his present pastorate for 12 years. He received his early theological training under Dr. John E. Craig of Keokuk, Ia., and was a constant student not alone of the Bible but of all literary subjects. He was a growing man and a constant reader. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him about nine years ago. In every community in which he occupied the pudpit his work was felt. For nine consecutive years he was president of the North Missouri Sunday School Convention and served as moderator and secretary of the North Missouri Association. He spent a year traveling for the western states and territories as field agent. Since coming to this state about 17 years ago he had been president of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union, president of the Baptist general state convention which was incorporated under his administration, and was superintendent of the Missions of Wood River Baptist association, also president of the Teachers' Institute of the Wood River Sunday School Convention. He was a member of the Ministerial Association of Quincy. Member of Fraternal Orders. He was for a number of years active in various fraternal orders, being for some time master of the Masonic lodge of Keokuk, also a member of the Royal Arch and Knights Templar, Grand Chief Mentor of the Knights of Tabor. He had held offices in the Odd Fellows, the K. of P. and many other secret organizations of Iowa and Missouri. He was at the time of death state grand chaplain of the U. B. F. of Illinois, which position he had held for many years. Rev. Smith is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mayme Bryant, of Keokuk; Miss Carrie Smith, of Springfield, Ill., and Miss Elizabeth Smith, at home; two sons, George and John Smith, at home. Two brothers, A. H. Bohon, of Anaconda, Mont., A. R. Bohon of Hannibal, Mo., and other relatives also survive. The funeral was held last Thursday. —Quincy Journal. ALLEN CHAPEL A large congregation was in attendance Sunday morning to receive the Easter message delivered by Dr. Thomas. The funeral decorations, the bright expectant faces of the worshippers made one feel the truthfulness of the statement "with our rising Lord today. All things rise together." The Holy Rite of christening was administered to six children. There were 14 additions, three of whom enlisted at the Knight Templars service held at Ebenezer. The funeral of brother Andrew Keith was held at 2:00 p. m. The rendition of the "Redemption" was an absolute success. Members of the choirs from two of the largest white churches of the city were present and have asked Prof. Jackson to repeat the Oratorio at their respective churches. At the evening service Dr. Thomas preached a beautiful serman entitled "What did Christ hear on the Cross?" PROGRAM TO BE RENDERED APRIL 29, 1917. At the Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte Streets. 9:30 A. M. Song ..... School Invocation ..... H. F. Johnson Address, "The Relationship of Church and Teacher to the Sun- day School".....Edward Ross Declaration. Song ..... Selected Address, "What the Parent Owes the Sunday School".....G. A. Page Paper, "What the Teacher Owes the Pupils".....Mrs. Addie Collins Song ..... Selected Paper, "My Observations of the Sunday School".....H. L. Drew Vocal Solo.....James Anderson Offering. 8:00 P.M. Song ..... Congregation Invocation ..... Rev. S. W. Bacote Song ..... Choir Address ..... Rev. Maidan Selection ..... Quartette Paper, "Our Young People" ... ... Miss Etta Smith Vocal Solo ..... Miss Price Officering ..... Joint Committee of B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School ```markdown ``` ST. PETERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. 1823 Grove Street. A grand patriotic drill and concert was given Wednesday evening. The Mission Annual Mock Conference will convene at this church Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19, when the pastors of the various districts will be represented by other persons..... Mrs. M. B. Douglass, the wife of one of the presiding elders, will be the presiding bishop of this Mock Conference. ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH. The services were well attended all day Sunday. The pastor preached an excellent sermon at the morning services. Subject, "Easter." The text was: He is not here for He is Risen as he said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6. There were three additions. The Sunday Schol and B. Y. P. U. were well attended. At the beginning of the B. Y. P. U. the pastor baptised two converts. In the evening the Sunday School under the management of Sister Bertha Hayes and her co-workers rendered a grand program. Sister Sarah Lee Hammett, the world's great contralto singer, who has just returned home, was in our midst and rendered two selections. After lecturing to his people for a number of years telling them that Easter was not a day to dress fine because many people stay home on that day because they have not the clothes as others have, the pastor has finally succeeded in convincing them it would be better to use their money to help support the cause of the Lord and in conclusion Easter Sunday at our church was set aside for an Easter Rally and the results were $552.50 raised for this cause. On the 24th of April the famous Blind Boone Concert Company will render a concert. The pastor has just returned from Muskogee, Okla., where he conducted the revival services for the Rev. S. S. Jones and is somewhat indisposed. The Mission Sewing Circle meets every Thursday afternoon at the residence of the pastor, 1228 Michigan avenue. All are invited to attend. Mrs. Sophia Lyons, Pres. A position wanted by a competent stenographer; can furnish good references. Address B, The Kansas City Sun. Sergeant B. F. Lafferty of the Tenth Cavalry, retired was a visitor in the city this week. He is an old friend of the Editor. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. All services were well attended Sunday. Mr. T. A. Ross is much improvised. The Sunday School had a large attendance, and the program rendered by the children was the principle feature of the day. Little Bertha Young had a fine paper on "Easter Morning." The Ministers' Wives Alliance of the Interdenominational Twin City Alliance will meet the 1st and 3d Thursday afternoons of each month at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. All persons are welcome. The following persons were elected by the B. Y. P. U; Miss Bloomer Gilham, president; Miss Clara S. Freemore, secretary; Miss Annie Pater, treasurer. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. At 11:00 o'clock the pastor preached a sermon on "Easter." By request Dr. Bacote took the choir and a part of the congregation to the 4.00 p. m. services at Western University, where the choir rendered several beautiful selections and the pastor delivered a fine discourse on "Salt." In the evening, Rev. Johnson preached. Ten additions were made to the church, Dr. Fuller, the harpist, will give a concert in this auditorium on Monday night, April 16. The new pipe organ has been shipped from Baltimore, and will arrive here about May 1. HEAR THIS Wonderful Musical Company at Second Baptist Church 10th and Charlotte Monday Night April 16th See Prof. Fullar play 3 instruments at the same time Admission 25 cts. MME. A. MOORE, TEACHER OF PIANO and VOICE For Engagements, Phone Studio, 1905 East 19th Street. Bell East 5407. THE WILLIS REALTY AND INVESTMENT COMPANY. Modern and partly modern homes for sale. One thousand dollars up to ten thousand dollars on easy terms. Fire insurance rentals and collections. Money to loan. Estates economically administered, if you have a house for sale, rent or exchange. Come in and let us talk it over. D. A. WILLIS 2610 Highland Avvenue Bell Phone, East 3440. 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. * Hole in the Wall the only clean rest restaurant or lunch in the two Kansas City's. At 1412 East 18th street. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. NEGROES STORM RECRUITING STATION. Constant Stream of Applicants for Enlistment Tax Small Force on Duty. A constant stream of Negroes stormed the doors of the regular army recruiting station at Twelfth street and Grand avenue the other day, demanding enlistment. They were old and young, large and small, and instead of standing about in awe-struck silence like the average white recruit, laughed and joked as though going to a camp meeting "Huh," exclaimed one applicant, "They done us from jining fer two years because we're black, but when Uncle Sam has got a San Juan hill to take, he sure does turn down Mister Roosevelt and relies on the colored boys." The Negroes were not kept from enlisting because of their color, but because the ranks of the Negro regiments have been full. The Negro army man never retires, never deserts and seldom, if ever, dies, according to Capt. O. R. Cole of the recruiting station. They are everywhere recognized by officers as among the best fighting men in the world. According to Col. Charles A. Varnum, in charge of the station, recruiting is gaining strength every day and his small staff of enlisted men is overtaxed trying to examine all of them. Thirty-seven were sent to Jefferson barracks for further examination on Monday and about the same number the following day. The Negroes enlisted so rapidly that all count was lost during the afternoon. Only 10 per cent of the men accepted here are rejected at Jefferson barracks and sent back to Kansas City—Journal. NEGROES OFFER REGIMENT Kansas Cityans Plan One Commanded by Members of Their Race. Kansas City Negroes want to organize a regiment to be commanded by Negro officers. At a patriotic meeting at the office of The Sun, Eighteenth street and Woodland avenue, Wednesday, it was decided to make application to Governor Gardner for the enlistment of such a regiment as a part of the Missouri militia. A committee also will tender the service of the regiment to the President and the Secretary of War. Dr. J. E. Dibble, commander of Sergeant Jones Post No. 71, Veterans of Foreign Wars, probably will command the regiment if the Negroes' plans go through. Dr. Dibble was chairman of the meeting and J. Silas Harris secretary. Patriotic speeches were made by Nelson Crews, the Rev. W. C. Williams, W. C. Hueston and L. A. Knox. A committee to tender the services of the regiment to the military authorities and to have charge of all arrangements was appointed as follows: Dr. T. C. Unthank, Dr. J. E. Dibble, J. R. E. Lee, N. Clark Smith, Charles H. Calloway, the Rev. J. W. Hurse, the Rev. W. C. Williams, the Rev. W. H. Thomas, L. A. Knox, N. C. Crews and A. W. Harris. Another meeting will be held on next Wednesday. NEW YORK COLORED TROOPS. The 15th New York Colored Infantry was inspected Saturday by its officers under the control of Col. William Hayward. The regiment is a part of the National Guard and has been accepted by the state of New York. Before it can be mustered into service, however, it must be recognized by the Federal Government. The strength of the regiment is 960 enlisted men. It is hoped that patriotism will be inspired by a speedy recognition of this regiment by the Federal authorities at Washington. SOUTH TO NEGRO'S DEFENSE. Race Can Be Depended On, North Carolina Governor Says. Raleigh, S. C.—A statement declaring that to question the loyalty of the Southern Negroes "is a horrible injustice to these faithful people," was issued by Governor Bickett. "There is no page in history," he said, "that shines more gloriously than that which records the loyalty of the black man to white women and children from 1861 to '65, when the white men were at the front. Treason and disloyalty are foreign to the soul of the Negro. In this crucial hour he can be counted on to do his full part." Grand Rapids.—The Boy Scouts went on a ten mile hike, March 26, 1917. The colored scouts were Harry Johnson, Theodore Burgess, Theodore Hardeman, and Williard Mitchel. About five miles out of town our boys discovered a forest fire. They called on the other scouts and soon put out the fire. On their return home Harry Johnson discovered a log lying across the Interurban tracks. The log was burning because of the contact with electricity caused by the third rail. Little Harry removed the log alone and will be given a merit badge for his bravery. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Major Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, has voiced his sentiments upon the loyalty of the Race to the Stars and Stripes. While the flag has not always guaranteed all that it should to us as citizens, he takes the stand that in such a crisis the Race will be found a loyal people and to whatever test they are put will, as in the past, measure up to every require ment. Graduate of Royal Pattern Co., New York City Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Designing Fancy Gowns a Specialty 2418 VINE STREET Bell Phone East 1798J. 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 FURNISHING GOODS FURNISHING SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL. $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 4221J Vaughan's Values FREE—KANSAS FARMS. The coming war brings no fear to the heart of colored people who have a piece of ground, no matter how small, from which to raise vegetables, chickens, a pig or two, and fruit to help them fight the high cost of living. There is still time this Spring for folks to get out in the open and start a garden, and a whole lot of people will wish they had in the Fall. I have several small farms, and a few tracts of five and six lots (about half an acre) in Riverside Park for sale. Terms as reasonable as one needs, and in some instances small houses are on the property. Call up and make an engagement to see this land. Also properties of all kinds for sale in both cities. 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. Constipation, if Neglected, Causes Serious Illness Constipation, if neglected, leads to almost innumerable complications affecting the general health. Many cases of typhoid fever, appendicitis and other severe diseases are traceable to prolonged clogging of the bowels. Regard-the effects of constipation, C. E. Ayers, 6 Sabin St., Montpelier, Vt. says: J. B. H. "I was afflicted with constipation and biliosiness for years, and at times became so bad I would become unconscious. I have been found in that condition many times. Physicians did not seem able to do any thing. I would become weak and for days at a time could do no work. Not long ago I got a box of Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets, and after using them found I had never tried anything that acted in such a mild and effective manner. I believe I have at last found the remedy that suits my case." Thousands of people are sufferers from habitual constipation and while possibly realizing something of the danger of this condition, yet neglect too long to employ proper curative measures until serious illness often results. The advice of all physicians is, "keep your bowels clean," and it's good advice. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are sold by all druggists, at 25 cents a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory, your money is returned. returned. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 Eighth 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 One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .75 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES. $2.00 PER INCH PER MONTH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc., required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of the Kansas City Sun, published weekly at Kansas City, Mo., for April 1, 1917. State of Missouri) County of Jackson) ss. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared Nelson C. Crews, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and owner of the Kansas City Sun, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations towit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, and business managers are: Publisher—Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. Editor—Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. Managing Editor—Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. Business Manager—Willa M. Glenn, Kansas City, Mo. 2. That the owner is: Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. 3. That the known bondholders, mortagagees and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent of total amount of bonds, mortagages, or other securities are—none. NELSON C. CREWS, Editor and Owner. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3d day of April, 1917. WILLA M. GLENN. My commission expires April 10, 1918. Those people who are questioning the patriotism of the Negroes in the present exigency should not be regarded as sincere in their doubts. They simply have the habit of casting aspersions upon the colored people. The southern colonels appear to be in quite a dilemma as to which will prove the more dangerous, to arm the Negroes for war against the Germans or to ignore them, leave them at home while the whites take all the glory. Well, why not refer to the annals of the Civil War? In the present political state the wise man, black or white, is the one who is guarded in his speech and prudent in his actions. A great deal of the trouble of this fleeting world has been caused by "fool talk" and no one knows this better than the colored man. St. Louis is boasting because one of its colored citizens donated five thousand dollars toward the Y. M. C. A. building fund, and come to think of it that is something to boast of. At least that is a good way to secure big public objectives. Kansas City has tried it herself. The fact that Prof. R. G. Jackson has been invited by at least two large white church organizations to render for them Guonod's "Redemption" which was given with such triumph at Allen Chapel last week is an evidence that white people do appreciate classical music rendered by Negroes and that it is not necessary to resort to ragtime travesties in order to secure an intelligent hearing. Pass this fact around, please, Brother Editors. The neat and trim appearance of the grounds of Lincoln High School, the well kept lawn and the beautiful flower beds are a fine testimonial to the efficiency of Principal Lee who not only looks after the large affairs but the small ones as well. There is a greater degree of harmony, enthusiasm and get-together-and-pull spirit existing between the faculty, students, patrons and womens' clubs in Lincoln High School than was ever known before. Many of the readers of this paper are buying their furniture at THE AVERY FURNITURE CO., 1308 GRAND AVENUE, where the prices are said to be the lowest in the city and the terms the most reasonable. MRS. MAMIE HILL the popular hair dresser desires to see her old as well as new ones, at her new residence. 1921 Howard St. (2d floor) Bell Phone, East 2472W. Second Annual Physical Exhibition in the Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium APRIL 11TH TO 14TH 100—MEN and BOYS—100 In Games, Apparatus Work, Volley and I SEASON TICKET, 25 Cents Benefit—Boys Summer Camp. Single Admissi In Games, Apparatus Work, Volley and Basket Ball Benefit—Boys Summer Camp. Single Admission, 10 Cents. Y.M.C.A. Notes "Ispiration of New Testament History" will be the subject of the address by Rev. W. A. Alphin, pastor of the Christian Church, Sunday, April 15th, at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Alphin is one of the most interesting and instructive speakers occupying a local pulpit. The Y. M. C. A. Bible School closes Wednesday, April 18th Those sufficiently advanced, will take the examination sent out from the office of the International Committee of New York City, to Associations throughout the world. An embossed certificate is given those who pass this examination. The musical program to be given next Friday, April 20th, in the Y. M. C. A. autorium, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A Piano fund under the auspices of the Sorosis Club will be one of the best of its kind Kansas City has had the opportunity of listening to this season. The Seven Melody Makers, the Mo-Ka-Mu Club, the Children's Symphony Orchestra and Madam Beck in recital will take part on the program. "I'll Get Five." Already fifty men have taken this pledge and are wearing either a red or a blue button with this slogan, signifying their intention to bring in at least five members, either men or boys, during the present annual spring membership campaign. The campaign opened Friday, April 13th, and is to continue through Monday April 23d. The goal set by the workers is 300 members during this period. If the number is reached, the Kansas City Y. M. C. A. will stand close to the top in membership of the Colored Associations of the country. The annual report giving the membership for the fiscal year is made and sent to New York May 1st. The teams are made up of practically the same workers and officers as when Captain Edwards' "Blues" defeated the "Reds" under Captain Young last Fall. Captain Edwards wears his confidential smile as of old. The "Reds" say that he must be humiliated. We will see what we will see." Betty & Sam's Little Corner THEY SAY —That those whom the gods would destroy they first make mad. —That when the wife ain't the boss of the house, it isn't much of a house. All say Amen ladies. —That many a man is rich in experience who hasn't the price of a meal in his pocket. —That a man doesn't have to be a detective in order to find trouble in this old town. —That a "Jingo" is one who always shoots off his mbuth but never fires a gun. —That it's all right to be a peacemaker, but it's a pretty safe thing to keep at a distance. —That a whole lot of Negroes are playing the number and verses of the preacher's text in policy now. One brother claims he caught $9.00 on a sermon preached by a certain pastor from the 15th Chapter of Mark, 23 and the Gymnasium KET, 25 Cents Single Admission, 10 Cents. 35 verses; the brother immediately laid a "toe" on 15, 23, 35 and he said the numbers came through a whooping. If that's true, doubtless the churches will be crowded from now on with policy fiends. Mr. Theodore Smith of Kansas City Mo., a successful druggist, accompanied by his brother, Mr. Henry Smith of 8 Marble street, Roxbury, visited his relative in North Carolina and Washington. Mr. Theodore Smith came through Boston to visit his cousin, Curtis J. Wright, with whom he visited The Guardian office, and left a donation to help the Guardian. Mr. Smith owns an up-to-date drug store in Kansas City, which is fully equipped with modern convenience, and a large and complete stock of drugs.—Boston Guardian. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BAKERIES. BARERIES. 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. MARY W. HOGANS and MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dressers, 1226 Vine Street. Bell Phone, East 2820. 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. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th street. Bell phone, East 618. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 19th and Vine streets. Bell Phone, East 559. Home Phone, East 4132. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E. Ninth. Bell phone, East 272. 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 Home Phone, East 4011. A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota avenue. (Upstairs) Kansas 'City, Kas. Bell phone, West 1743; Home phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. H. L. KINSLER, 918 East Twenty-first street. Bell phone, Grand 2303 R. SHOE STORE. G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 E. Eighteenth street. Bell phone, East 1328. SHOE REPAIRING. ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP, J. C. Banks, Prop., 1514½ East Eighteenth street. Bell phone East 4939. TAILORS. RALPH WORTHAM, Cleaners and Dyers, 19th and Paseo. UNDERTAKERS. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence avenue. Bell phone Main 2398W. Home phone Main 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia avenue. Bell phone Grand 987. Home Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. in the THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14. 1917 CAFES LAWYERS. JEWELERS. HOLE IN THE WALL 'IT'S TASTE THAT TELLS' 1412 East 18th St. WE SERVE NO WHITES Try one of these Specials Baked Spare Ribs with Dressing BOILED D Apple Sauce From 11:30 to Browned Sweet Potatoes Mustard Greens and Macaroni with Cheese Black Eyed Peas and Tapolce Pudding Bones and Beans 30 Cents Beef Stew -Spaghe Corn Bread. Chilli OUR PASTRY IS THE Furr ASTRY IS THE BEST THAT YOU CAN Furniture OUR PASTRY IS THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BUY Furniture New and slightly used Furniture, Stoves and Rugs One-half Price and less Buy here and Save money. We take in old furniture. here and Save money. We take in old furniture. Buy here and Save money. We also take in old furniture. Very Easy Payments Auction Fur 810-12 E. 12th Street ction Furniture Compa 12 E. 12th Street Home Phone M. Auction Furniture Company 810-12 E. 12th Street Home Phone M. 7793 Instead of mere flour, order I-H Flour You will be delighted with the improvement in bread, biscuits, cakes. I-H Flour comes from highest grade of clean Kansas hard wheat, milk advanced sanitary methods and is extra whole delicious and economical. It pays to specif at your grocery. will be delighted with the improvement in I. biscuits, cakes. I-H Flour comes from the first grade of clean Kansas hard wheat, milked sanitary methods and is extra wholes and economical. It pays to specify our grocery. I-H Flour You will be delighted with the improvement in your bread, biscuits, cakes. I-H Flour comes from the highest grade of clean Kansas hard wheat, milled by advanced sanitary methods and is extra wholesome, delicious and economical. It pays to specify I-H at your grocery. Ismert-Hincke Milling Co., Kansas City, U. S. A. LATES BERN SPE $2.50 WOR 3.50 WOR 5.00 WOR BERNARD'S ATEST HAT BERNARD'S SPECIALS 50 WORTH $5.00 50 WORTH $7.00 100 WORTH $7.50 TO BERNARD'S 1204 WALNUT A Wonderful Hair Dresser One thousand agents wanted. O THE STAR HAIR GROWER. The preparation. Can be used with or ening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c value. Any person that will use convinced. No matter what ha your hair just give THE STAR H trial and be convinced. Send 25c If you wish to be an agent send send you a full supply that you with at once; also agents' terms by Money Order to LATEST HATS BERNARD'S SPECIALS $2.50 WORTH $5.00 3.50 WORTH $7.00 5.00 WORTH $7.50T0$10 BERNARD'S 1204 WALNUT A 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 1113 Clark Street. --- BOILED DINNER From 11:30 to 9:00 P. M. Mustard Greens and Bacon ... 15c Black Eyed Peas and Bacon ... 15c Bones and Beans ... 15c Beef Stew—Spaghetti ... 10c Corn Bread, Chilli and Sandwiches. BEST THAT YOU CAN BUY have money. We also old furniture. Furniture Company Home Phone M. 7793 Flour with the improvement in your I-H Flour comes from the Kansas hard wheat, milled by methods and is extra wholesome,ical. It pays to specify I-H ST HATS BENARD'S SPECIALS WTH $5.00 WTH $7.00 WTH$7.50T0$10 S 1204 WALNUT Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower are thousand agents wanted. Good money made. THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful operation. Can be used with or without stright irons. Is for 25c per box—one 25c box will provide. Any person that will use a 25c box will beenced. No matter what has failed to do, the hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER and be convinced. Send 25c for full size. You wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will you a full supply that you can begin at once; also agents' terms. Send all my money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFRS. Clark Street. Evansto Call East Fifty-Fifty The Palace Drug Store and get a fifty-fifty square deal on your DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS We do Not Deal With the Crooked Doctors who Demand Percent- age for Their Prescriptions. Instant Bicycle Delivery, Day and Night Bell East 5050,—1744 Home East 4250 WE ARE SOLE DISTRIBUTORS OF WONDERFUL 707, the Medicine which makes Rheumatism LOOK FOOLISH 12TH AND WOODLAND AVE. The Bedford Hair Grower The Bedford Hair Grower INTRODUCED BY 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. THE WOMEN OF THE WORLD 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. "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 self 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. Mail orders promptly filled. Send two-cent stamp for return mail and literature. Agents wanted. Liberal discount. A 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 Mrs. Florence Fisher, 1611 East Tenth St. Send all money orders to Madame M. B. Jackson. For further information call BELL PHONE, E. 3237W or write MME. M. B. JACKSON, 1913 East Tenth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HOURS: 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. BOTH 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. BOTH TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY 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 imm FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY 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 CURE Criterion SHAMPOO Criterion HAIR TONIC Criterion BEAUTY CREAM Criterion SKIN BLEACH 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. 1358 W. KANSAS CITY, MO CITY NEWS Flowers for all Occasions. Our specialty is funeral designs We guarantee our work to be absolutely satisfactory or money refunded. The Bombay Girls are a big hit at the Lyric Theatre. Mr. R. T. McKay is improving after a severely sprained wrist. Drake & Walker have a great company in the Bombay Girls. The Rev. McDuffie will not be at Ebenezer Church next Sunday as previously announced. Miss Ida Porter who has been quite ill is reported somewhat improved at the Wheatley, Kas., Provident hospital. Miss Hazel Miller, formerly of this city, but who is residing in Chicago, was married to Mr. Logan Thomas, of that city, Thursday, April 5. The Chauffeurs will give a Gasoline Dance at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets, Monday night, April 16. Good music. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. J. T. Black was called to her home, Rocheport, Mo., on account of the death of her twin sister, Miss Dora Smith who died Sunday April 8. The funeral took place Tuesday, April 10. Mrs. G. E. Browning, of Billings, Mont., is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. E. Glover, 607 East Tenth street. The Editor is in receipt of a card announcing the arrival of (Chaplain) Geo. W. Prioleau, Jr., March 18. Miss Maggie Haues, 1404 E. Sixteenth street was called to Denver, Colo., on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. J. Georgie, 2622 Marion street. She reports her sister much improved. NOTICE. Would like to take lessons from a good elocutionist. Call Bell Phone East 4573R. MISS C. F. FREEMORE. 1421 East 22d. St. (3d floor east) Mr. Andrew Jackson Keith, an expressman for the last twenty years in this city, died at his home 2024 Woodland avenue, April 5, 1917, after a HERBERT R FLO Flowers for all Occasions. Our We guarantee our work to or money r Bell Phone East 3066 Home East 5111 short illness. He came to Kansas City May 10, 1890, and for seven years worked as a coachman for several of the best families in the city. On March 6, 1895, he married Miss Mazie Hudson of St. Louis, Mo., who was a public school teacher of that city. He was charitable and always ready to do his part towards uplifting his race. He was born at Waverly, Mo., May 4, 1866, and died at the age of 50 years 11 months and 1 day. There survive him a widow, daughter, father, brother, three sisters and many other relatives. "We shall sleep but not forever." Mrs. Edna Herndon Lee, ho has been teaching in Oklahoma, will spend the remaining part of the month with her parents. She will then go to Pittsburg, Kansas, to be with Mr. Lee until his graduation in June from The State Manual Training Normal Schor ACADEMY HALL. The recent purchase by Messrs. W. Clarence Hueston and Fred W. Dabney of the old Armory hall at 14th street and Michigan avenue, and remodeled and rechristened Academy Hall, fills a long felt want of the Negroes of Greater Kansas City. Heretofore, the Negro public has been unable to give a large entertainment, except by securing the use of Convention Hall, whose price was prohibitive, unless it was a national affair. Academy Hall can now be used for large entertainments, as well as small ones; as it has an easy seating capacity of 2500. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GRADU ATES. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, Principal of the Lincoln High School, desires to meet all graduates of Lincoln High School at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday evening, April 17, at 8:00 o'clock. WANTED, at once, a good printer. Must understand job work and make ready. In applying, give age, experience, married or single. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Editor, The Bystander, Des Moines, Ia. MAGNIFICENT "The Redemption," by Gounod, sung by the combined choruses of Western University and Allen Chapel, under the direction of that matchless and indefatigable conductor, Prof. Robt. G. Jackson, was easily the most successful and inspiring musical event that has ever happened in Greater Kansas City. The magnificent playing by the accompanists: Miss Buelah B. Douglas, pipe organ; Miss Arlene Jackson and Miss Thelma Broadus, pianists, was in itself an inspiration to us as well as a revelation to the hundreds of white people present, while the singing of the soloists: Miss Nelle M. Johnson, soprano; Mr. T. H. Reynolds (Jesus), Mr. Lemuel Russell (Tenor narrator), Mr. Edward Boatner (bass narrator), Br. Robt. Armstrong (penitent thief), Mr. Browning Allen (impenitent thief), was not only grand and impressive, but beyond comparison. The rendition of "The Unfold Chotus" by the musicians was magnificently grand and provoked storms of applause, while the singing of Miss Johnson was divine. We have not words at our command to describe this brilliant rendition, but suffice to say, that Prof. Jackson has again demonstrated that he is without a peer in the race as a director. And all of Kansas City in particular, and the race in general, should be proud of this splendid genius. Another singer who distinguished herself was Miss Etta G. Moten, who possesses one of the most remarkable contralto voices ever heard here, and whose rendition of the dear old melody: "Couldn't hear nobody pray" provoked a storm of tears, exclamations of religious joy, and tumultuous applause that could not be stilled for several minutes, and she was compelled to give an encore and bow her acknowledgments along with Prof. Jackson time and again. The Sun takes off its hat to Prof. Jackson and hails him as the greatest living Impressario of the race today. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. By Mrs. Ophelia Jackson. Mrs. Ida Cannon spent Easter Sunday in Topeka, Kansas....The program rendered by the St. Paul Chapel Sunday School on Easter Sunday night was very good. The success of the program was largely due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Calie Pinkert, Superintendent, assisted by the teachers. Mrs. Bertha Jackson of Kansas City, Kans., was the accompanist....Mrs. Pleasie Allen, who has been quite ill, is improving....Mrs. Eva Anderson and two daughters, Ellen and Eunice, will leave for Topeka this week where the children will spend the summer with their father's parents....Essie Stitch is ill....Maryland Tucker is ill....Dr. A. Porter Davis has recently purchased a new motor car. This is the fourth car owned by the doctor in the four years he has been practicing in Argentine which shows he has made rapid progress. His congenial disposition, liberal consideration and punctuality in making calls has won for him the admiration of the people....Mr. James Small, who has been critically ill, is able to be up but still confined to his home....The Colored people of Kansas City, Kans., are elated over the outcome of the recent election. So aroused were they that more interest was manifested than in previous elections. It is claimed that the Negroes nominated Mendenhall which shows that the majority of their votes elected him and which further shows that muc comment is due their good judgment....Mr. Grant Lester is dangerously ill at his home on South 26th street....The Peoples' Forum of Kansas City, Kans., will go to Lawrence Sunday, April 15, at which time the Argentine Male Quartette, under the direction of Mrs. Ophelia Jackson will render several numbers....Merv vin Harris is unable to attend school on account of illness....Mr. and Mrs Frank Middleton. Caterers, have met with great success since the initial demonstration of their ability at the banquet at the Second Baptist Church a year ago. Since then they have had charge of a banquet at Convention Hall where they served 600 and the recent Consistory at Masonic Hall in Kansas City. They are products of Argentine of whom we are proud. THE-KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1917 KANSAS CITY, KAS. (By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson). Mrs. Theresa Gerran of 36 Frank lin avenue is ill. I. F. Bradley, Jr., spent Easter with his parents at 400 Haskell avenue. Mr. Edd Smith, 907 Washington boulevard, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. J. H. Claybourne of 941 Washington boulevard, royally entertained the A. M. E. Sewing Circle last Thursday. Mrs. Birdie Williamson, 1225 Armstrong avenue, spent Friday with her father, Mr. Dan Walton, at Leavenworth, Kans. Mrs. Lucy Ward of Houston, Texas, has moved here in the city to make her future home with her sister, Mrs. Hulia Collins, 949 Everett avenue. Miss Viola Kinney of Sedalia, Mo., attended the "REDEMPTION" last Friday night at Allen Chapel and spent Easter in the city with friends. The B. Y. P. U. entertainment given at the Metropolitan Temple Monday evening was very interesting and all present enjoyed the evening immensely. Mrs. J. W. Mitchell and Mrs. B. O. Crane attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Nora Shackleford at Tipton, Mo. They were accompanied by Miss Blanche Hawkins. Attorney E. A. Shackleford was called to Tipton, Mo., last Thursday, on account of the death of his sister, Miss Nora Shackleford. He was accompanied by his brother, R. G. Shackleford. The Forum listened to a very interesting and instructive paper by Prof. Wilburn on "In Time of War Prepare for Peace." The program was very much appreciated and the musical numbers were very good. A number of visitors were present. Beginning with the early morning prayer meeting and praise services every service at Metropolitan was well attended. The Pastor very ably filled the pulpit at both morning and evening services. He preached a wonderful sermon Sunday evening and a pentecostal wave swept over the congregation and shouts of praise went up from every direction. A brief review was given by Mr. Meeks at the B. Y. P. U. Miss Gussie Nelson read a very interest paper on the "Efficiency of Young Peoples' Society." We are proud to say that much interest is being manifested by the young people. Master Frank Monroe will address the Union Sunday. Four candidates were baptized. The Church is spiritually the Easter program by the Sunday School was well rendered. The music by the Choir was highly pleasing. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy. Women's Clubs. AOK LEAF ART CLUB. The Oak Leaf Art Club will meet April 20, with Mrs. O. C. Ward, 2325 Michigan Ave. MRS. ETTA KENYON, President. MRS. MAME CLARK, Reporter. HARMONY LITERARY AND ART CLUB. The Harmony Literary and Art Club wishes to thank the public for making their first exhibit March 19 a financial success. Mrs. Nellie E. Young, Pres. Friendship Social Club met Friday, March 16, with Mrs. Ida Steward, 2432 Garfield Avenue. After the regular routine of business, a four course luncheon was served. The members departed, declaring Mrs. Steward a delightful hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Annie E. Floyd. MRS. ANNIE E. FLOYD, President MRS. LULA M. BATES* Cor. Seey. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ART CLUB. The hand painted ice cream set given away by the Phyllis Wheatley Art club at Lyric hall April 4, was won by Mrs. Mary Herford, 2016 Bales avenue. The vase that was given away last year was won by Mrs. Addie Collins. The vase to be given away was broken but was replaced by one of the same value. MRS. M. D. BRIGGS, President. MRS. MINNIE WORTEN, Secretary. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors, many friends and International Building Laborers Union No. 205 for their expressions of kindness and beautiful floral offerings at the death of our brother, William Miller, who departed this life April 7, 1917. ALICE M. BAILEY. Mrs. Belle Fulcher, 1232 Highland Ave., wishes to thank her neighbors for kindness; and the Whosoever Will Club for their beautiful flowers. She was able to be out to church Sunday, for the first time in seven weeks. ALICE 'M. BAILEY, BROT M. MILLER, ALBERT MILLER, LEWIS MILLER. IN MEMORIAM. In sad and loving memory of our beloved and saluted Wife, Mother and Sister, Mary Elizabeth Wheeler, who departed this life one year ago, April 13, 1916. Rest on dear one, thy work is o'er. Unstained, unharm'd, unfette'd, unopressed; And far above all worldly pain and woe. She sees the God she almost saw below. She trod the path of virtue from her birth. And she finds in Heaven what she sought on earth; She wins the smile of her eternal King. And she sings His praise where kindred angels sing. How we miss you, no tongue can tell. We only hope to see you again. W. H. Wheeler, Husband. Mrs. C. H. Warrick, Gertrude Wheeler, Helen Wheeler, Georgia Wheeler, Depriest Wheeler, Chester Wheeler, Mrs. B. L. Pharr, Sister. CARD OF THANKS To our many dear friends: We beg to extend to the church auxiliaries, art clubs, fraternities and friends a card of thanks for their prayers, visits, flowers, and good wishes. Feeling very good at present. MRS. FRANK DUNCAN 1016 Oakland avenue. F. DUNCAN Husband. Miss Bettie M. Mosby Sister, 1319 Vine street. George M. Mosby Brother. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to our many kind friends and neighbors, also Pleasant, Green Baptist Church, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Star of Bethlehem Temple No. 229, Bertha T. Buckner Court No. 59, O. O. C.; J. T. Easton Royal House No. 89, W. H. Watlington Camp and Fred Douglass Lodge No. 86 for their kindness, sympathy and beautiful floral offerings in the death of our mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Parant. JOSEPH PARANT, SUSIE BOGGS, SILAS PARANT, LAURA HUDSON, GEORGE PARANT, LONNIE CLAYTON BURIED Once Famous Jockey Laid Beneath the Sod. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us in our great sorrow in the loss of our beloved husband, father, son and brother and for the many beautiful floral offerings. We especially thank Rev. W. H. Thomas, Rev. F. McDonald, Allen Chapel, Choir and Peaceful Path Lodge No. 140. Los Angeles, Cal.—Funeral services of Alonzo (Lonnie) Clayton, aged 41, who passed away on Saturday evening, March 24, was held from the home parlors of Russel & Conner on Tuesday, March 27, with Rev. Logan Craw officiating. Several years ago Lonnie-Clayton was a famous jockey, and one of the highest salaried jockeys on the turf. His admirers were by the thousands, and he was dear in the hearts of the sporting fraternity, and was to America what the once great Tod Sloan was to the European track followers. An aged father, Robert Clayton; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Westbrook, of 1596 West 35th street, and a brother in the East mourn their loss. Mrs. Mazie Keith, Miss Zenobia Keith, Mr. Wm. Keith, Miss Maud Harris, Wm. Keith Jr. Mrs. Emma Anderson, Mrs. Lizzie Reany, Mrs Mary-Patterson. THE PLEASURE SEEKERS' STUDY AND ART CLUB of Kansas City, Kansas., will have their exhibit Monday night. May 7, at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine GOOD MUSIC ADMISSION. 25 ADMISSION, 25 CTS WILL DANCE WITH THE MEMBERS of the Carnation Art Club at Lyric Hall, Tuesday night, April 24. Admission 25c. Take a chance on the beautiful Floor Lamp Twenty-five Cents each FRANK J. WEINAND, President ALFRED E. FARMER, Manager and Buyer MONROE $15 CLOTHES SHOPS Home Phone Main 2232 Bell Phone Grand 1121 OUR ELEVATOR SAVES YOU $10.00 ALWAYS 2ND FLOOR CHAMBERS BLDG. S. W. CORNER 12th AND WALNUT 1917 Styles Now Showing 1917 Styles Now Selling MONROE $15 MONROE CLOTHES SHOP THE HOUSE OF $15 CLOTHES Bell Phone E. 4394Y Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. THE Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty If your home needs new curtains, new linens, new furniture, new rugs, new china— if you intend to brighten up any corner— to this store next week when we will hold our annual spring Housefurnishing Sale. mery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. BALTIMORE SHIRT STORES 8TH & WALNUT, 12TH & BALTIMORE 9TH & WYANDOTTE, 12TH & WALNUT. Also 547 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Emery,Bird,Thayer Co KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ALL 8TH & WALNUT. 12TH & BALTIMORE CORNERS 9TH & WYANDOTTE. 12TH & WALNUT. Also 547 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans. My Friend"— We wait on and satisfy more wearers good Haberdashery among colored people of Kansas City than any other store —There's a Reason ITE-WOOD DRUG STORE We wait on and satisfy more wearers of good Haberdashery among colored people of Kansas City than any other store There's a Reason WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE Nineteenth and Vine Sts. (Transfer Point). with drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions and sodas are. Our prescription department is one of the most in the city and is in charge of graduate, experienced and registered pharmacists. Other sundaes and at the same price, but don't have that refreshing taste. Here where your nickles and dimes have the most cents. PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. Peoples' Drug Store East corner of Eighteenth Street and the Paseo Fresh drugs and pure chemicals. Prescriptions and sodas a specialty. Our prescription department is one of the most complete in the city and is in charge of graduate, experienced, care-taking and registered pharmacists. Other sundaes and sodas sell at the same price, but don't have that refreshing fruity taste. Come where your nickles and dimes have the most cents. PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. 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. All East 1814 Home East 4082 Bell East 1814 Home East 4082 nev line new if y up 4 ALL CORNERS Also 54 GOOD TREATMENT "My Fri of good H Kansas C WHITE Fresh drug specialty. Our complete in the care-taking and sodas sell at the fruity taste. Come when PHOTO People Northeast Bell Ea COME BALTIMORESHIRT ```markdown ``` PLEASANT CLERKS THE QUALITY STORE. PHONES Mr. Bradbury's Plan By HI AKERS (Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.) "I think," said Mrs. Martin to her rather wilful daughter, "you are making a mistake not to accept Mr. Bradbury. "I think," answered Jean, "I should be making a bigger mistake to marry a man I didn't love." "Well, you certainly can't help respecting him. The love will come in time. He is steady, energetic, a hard worker, and is getting along finely in the Harkness firm." "Yes, I know all that," said Jean. Yes, I know all that, said Jean. "And just because you do know all that, you'll throw him over for some showy spendthrift who isn't half the man he is." "Don't you think all this is rather premature, inasmuch as Mr. Bradbury has not yet proposed?" "Well, you know he will. It's a foregone conclusion." "Yes, he seems to look at it that way," said the girl. "That's a part of his collossal conceit." "I have never noticed any conceit," said Mrs. Martin with considerable irritation. She was silent for a minute or two, then she added: "Jean, I have never said much to you about our circumstances. For a girl of nineteen, you have seemed rather indifferent, I might say, almost oblivious to the conditions of things." "Why mother?' exclaimed the girl in a sudden alarm, "what has happened?" "Oh nothing, especial. Only you know the rates of interest have decreased so that our income has gone down one-third, the cost of living has gone up about one-half. If things get any worse—" "I see," said the girl thoughtfully, "I wonder I didn't think before. I must find something to do. What can I earn money at, do you suppose?" "I don't know I'm sure," was the extremely discouraging reply. "You remember," said Jean, "before father died, I used to type things for him. Now there's the typewriter in the storeroom. It is a good machine, and I can start in and practice so as to get up speed. Perhaps I can get a place in an office." Here Mrs. Martin put up a wall, even lapsing into tears at the thought of her daughter becoming, as she called it, "a shopgirl." But Jean was determined, and the clicking of the typewriter keys began to be heard for several hours each day. Mr. Bradbury one evening found Miss Jean at the machine, and Mrs. Martin confided to him her wilful daughter's determination to help with the family income. Mr. Bradbury seemed a trifle surprised that such a course was necessary. Mrs. Martin explained very much as she had to her daughter. "I should hate to put a mortgage on the property," she said. "It was my husband's wish that the home should always remain unincumbered." "Oh, by all means!" exclaimed the young man. He had for some time looked with a longing eye on the firewood house with it's pretty grounds. Decidedly there must be no mortgage. He concluded he must bring matters to a crisis. But Jean persistently sidetracked his endevors, so the next best thing was to help her to a position. He was quite sure she would soon tire of the hard work, and be willing to become Mrs. Leon Bradbury. To throw her into the numerous temptations of an office with all kinds of men, perhaps those who would make themselves agreeable to her was out of the question, so he watched his chance, and when one of the girls in Mr. Harkness' office left, got for her the vacant place. Harkness was a bachelor over forty, and seasoned and confirmed in a single life. Bradbury had no fears of him as a rival. Besides he would have Jeann quite under his eye; and as he told her mother would "look out for her." The first day Jean took dictation from Mr. Harkness she made several mistakes. "I am sorry," she said. "I will try not to have it happen again. But if I make you too much trouble, you can discharge me." But Jean was not discharged. She seemed so anxious to please, and improved rapidly in her work. One day when Bradbury was walking home with Jean he asked, "How do you get along with the old man?" queried. "Why, of course." "I don't call him an 'old man.' He can't be forty; and at any rate his heart and soul are young." "Oh!" said Mr. Bradbury with a silent sneer, "I didn't know a man's 'heart and soul' came to the surface in his office. Rather unusual, isn't it?" "Yes," answered Jean, "the kind Mr Harkness has is unusual." Mr. Bradbury was dumfounded. There was no mistaking the earnest ring of admiration in the girl's voice. Was it possible she was falling in love with a man twice her age? He concluded it must be looked into. Possibly Harkness had made advances to her. He determined to find out. He made frequent trips past the office door when it was open. He even made excuses to get inside, but he never saw anything the least suspicious in the behavior of the head of the firm. One day he ventured to ask Mr. Harkness if Jean was giving satisfaction. He answered in a coldly businesslike way that she was. As time went on the young man became convinced that Jean had something more than admiration for his employer. There were two important reasons why this should not go on. It was surely a useless, hopeless idea for Jean to cherish. He felt that the girl's life should not be saddened by such a love. Besides he had made up his mind that he would marry her himself. As an old and valued employee he felt he had the right to consult Mr. Harkness on the subject. It was not an easy matter to approach, but after some stammering he plunged in. He believed he had good reason to know that his stenographer had grown to care for him more than was good for her peace of mind. Mr. Harkness' face expressed amazement. He assured Bradbury he had not noticed anything of the kind. Harkness was not in the least erotic looking. His nose was too stubby. But there was a fine breadth of brow, and his clean-shaven mouth was firm and kind. Mr. Bradbury insisted something must be done to cure the girl. Mr. Harkness agreed with him. "Suppose," suggested Bradbury, "you dictate an affectionate letter to a lady, that may show her that it is hopeless for her to—" "Capital!" exclaimed the other. "I will." The next day after the other letters were written, and it was near closing time, Harkness nerved himself for the task, and asked Jean to take a dictation. "My dear Miss—." "You can leave out the name," he said. Then he went on. "I want to know you better. I want to come to your home. Will you let me call? Please answer a sincere friend and admirer." Harkness noted with a strange little twitch of his lip that her land trem- A man in a suit sits at a desk, looking at a man standing in front of him. The man in the suit is holding a stack of papers. Mr. Harkness' Face Expressed Amazement. bled, that she made mistakes, and when she said she must make another copy he got up, and turned away. "I will address it," he said. The next morning she handed him a letter. "You made a mistake, and addressed this to me," she said. It was the letter to the lady that she had written. He looked at the letter. "No," he said, "I made no mistake." At her mistified look, he added: "I meant it. May I come?" No one was as much surprised as Mr. Bradbury when the wedding cards came out. FIRE THAT NEVER GOES OUT Roaring Blaze Is Kept Up Winter and Summer in Fireplace in Dublin Customhouse. From time immemorial a roaring fire has been kept burning in the handsome fireplace on the righthand side of the main entrance hall of the stately Dublin customhouse. Wet or fine, hot or cold, summer or winter, whatever the season of the temperature, this fire is never allowed to be extinguished or to die down. It burns in a huge ornamental open grate that holds close to a hundredweight of coals and throws out sufficient heat to warm the big entrance hall even in the depths of winter, when the snow-laden storms from the north sweep across the open courtyard and defy the double doors of the main entrance. But in the height of summer it blazes still, heaped high with the same generous prodigality of fuel. During the two months of sweltering heat the fire has never mitigated its stimulating glow, and the officials of the customs, income tax and other departments housed in the great building on the way to and from their duties have had to walk a quarter of a mile out of their way to another entrance, so as to avoid the risk of heat apoplexy, says the London Mail. Only the aged officials who religiously tend the ever-burning flame remain unaffected by its influence. Long years have hardened them, and one of them sits even in a hooded chair by the fireside, ready at any moment to rise and put some more coals on. Various explanations have been given as to the reason for this constant fire, but none of them proves satisfying. These Flimay Gowns. "Here's a scientist says that women should eat more than men. They need more food to keep them warm." "I can see they'll have to depend on something besides their clothes." THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1917 Fads And Fancies OF Fashion THE WOMAN NEW ARRIVAL IN COAT-DRESS Just where and how far the designers of women's clothes are going in their strivings for something new, no one knows, but they are on their way. To prove it, here is a new coat-dress which we can easily forgive for keeping us guessing as to whether it is a dress or not, because it is so pretty and so full of style. There is provocation for a quarrel as to whether it is rightly called a dress or not, but its designers have so named it and we will take their word for it. In shapes. They owe to artists in simplest and humble interpretations of of irresistible charm. At the right the ery hat is made braid, set over a narrow black braid is covered with the several colors and softened by little close together aba It is made of one of the new weaves in silk in a heavy crepe effect and hangs straight from shoulder to hem. There is no definition of the waistline, but lest its lines depart from their straight and narrow way, a belt of the material holds them so that they cannot flow outward. The belt crosses at the front and fastens to the body of the dress at each side. All the way down the front pearl buttons attend strictly to the business of making the straightness of the frock emphatic. Everything has real pockets this spring, and this dress is provided with one at each side in the style of a coat. THE PARK THE HAT BORROWING HAT STYLES FROM CHINA. They are square and are buttoned down with a single button to the dress. A cape collar among many cape collars, becomes immediately interesting when its designer thinks of making slashes in it. This one is of soft pique and black velvet ribbon is run through the slashes, forming ties that hold the collar up about the neck. This idea is so good that it bears repetition in the turn-back cuffs also laced through slashes with ribbon. It takes just these touches to make us concede that this new model is entitled to be called a dress. Taking it all in all it will prove very useful for wear instead of a suit. character must repress for each is followed by are left to wonder what actors might be trained maidens prayer or not on speculating if it w other pair of splend sels. These are in gre quisitely made colored lure the mind away fr New Neckw Fashion is eliminating distances and the Chinese seem not remote since we have been borrowing hat styles from them. The war in Europe has brought the art of China and Japan, in rugs and furniture, in chinaware and in apparel more forcibly to our notice than it has ever been before. Two lovely models, inspired by the coolie hat, and a turban, shown in the group above are replicas of originals in shapes. They prove how much we owe to artists who transform the simplest and humblest headwear by interpretations of their own into hats of irresistible charm. At the right the summery and flowery hat is made of fine black hair braid, set over a cap made also of a narrow black braid. The top crown is covered with tiny forget-me-nots in several colors and the brim edge is softened by little black silk silks, set close together about it. Narrow black velvet ribbon in two long ends have no particular reason for joining forces with the hat, except that the designer chose to put them where they are. At the left a fascinating cooler shape is made of silk in deep orange color and black, set on a turban of black satin. Silk cords and twin tassels, original and splendid products of China, find themselves very much at home as a decoration for this model. About the edge small orange-colored sticks, make a finish that is unique. The little turban is of black litsere and against its shiny surface Chinese characters in apple green are applied by means of black stitches. Each A character must represent a sentence for each is followed by a period. We are left to wonder whether these characters might be translated into a maidens prayer or not, and might go on speculating if it were not for another pair of splendid Chinese tassels. These are in green silk, with exquisitely made colored heads, and they lure the mind away from all else. Julia Bottomley On ultra-fashionable gowns, collars do not stand up or turn over; they simply do not exist. While every woman may not accept this verdict, it is well that she should know about it. If she wears collars she must remember that the neck line is always flat. The square cape collar is out of fashion. Whenever a collar is boned at the back today it must be pulled down sanguily to the front, so that the material never leaves the neck WASHINGTON GOSSIP People More Economical in Use of Foodstuffs WASHINGTON.—The war and high food prices have caused Americans to be economical in the consumption of foodstuffs. Statistics indicating that fact have been announced by the department of agriculture. They show Production of all other foodstuffs increased 3.6 per cent, consumption decreased 7 per cent; imports increased 8.3 per cent, and exports 100 per cent. Federal Capital Offers Motor Ambulance Corps Federal Capital Offers Motor Ambulance Corps THIS city is to furnish a motorambulance corps for service at the front if the United States requires it. Dr. Ryan Devereux, who had ten years' service in the army and is fully equipped for such work, is the leading spirit in the proposed organization, which ercux in planning the ambulance corps are Dr. Scott Breckinridge, first lieutenant, medical reserve corps, U. S. A.; C. E. Bingham, lecturer with the American Red Cross, and Dr. Alfred F. Hopkins, each representing one of the three universities. The meeting was addressed by Dr. Edward B. Pace of Catholic university, Rev. A. J. Donlin, rector of Georgetown university, and Col. Jefferson R. Keane, medical corps, U. S. A., and director general of war relief, American Red Cross. Doctor Pace said that university men could better serve their country in a crisis such as threatens the United States today by giving the service asked of them than by any other means. He spoke of the men of Oxford and Cambridge in England and what they are doing at the front. Miss Mabel Boardman of the Red Cross society said she was delighted to see such a response to the call for the organization of the ambulance corps, and told of the work being done by the ambulance corps in Europe today. Preparing for Confederate Veterans' Reunion Preparing for Confederate Veterans' Reunion HEADQUARTERS for the United Confederate Veterans and the other affiliated societies which will meet in reunion here in June have been arranged by Col. R. N. Harper, chairman of the general committee. headquarters for Commander in Chief Harrison will include accommodations for all the national officers and the staff of General Harrison." Dr. Clarence J. Owens, managing director of the Southern Commercial congress, assured Chairman Harper of the co-operation of their organization. He said the congress would urge all organizations affiliated with it to boost the Confederate reunion. A fund of $60,000 to be expended for the care, comfort and pleasure of the veterans at their reunion is rapidly being raised by enthusiastic solicitors under the leadership of Harry F. Cary, head of the special committee on finance. Yoke of Steers Brought Forth Reminiscences YOU don't often see a yoke of steers in this part of the world, which accounted for the crowd. They were big, red steers, with knobs on their horns, and they were hauling an advertisement along a suburban road that would lead pretty soon to the city. "Looks as if they were just from the old farm, don't they?" But the other man had an opposite opinion, which he lost no time in voicing: "Well, sir, they don't look at all homelike to me. I've driven ox teams, off and on, ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, an' it takes a heap o' elbow grease 'to handle oxen. They want to wheel outer the road an' ram into fences an' buck into trees—an' that's what they're everlastin' doin' if you don't keep hollerin' at 'em and usin' the ox goad free. Watch them oxen, sir. Do you see 'em lower their heads an' lash their tails like everyday steers do? No, sir, you don't. They are hikin' along as unnatural calm as if they was a marchin' up a church aisle to get married. They've gone through a lot o' training since they come off any old farm. Been in a circus, I reckon." "Sure! But I seen that yoke o' oxen, or one like it, years ago, haulin' a big ad through the city—red fellers, just like these, only they had brass knobs on their horns steader wood——" The third man sounded convincing, so the dignified old gentleman had to admit that they didn't exactly act like steers just from the old farm. "You are right, boys—I remember when I was a little shaver, down at my grandfather's, there was an old black steer that used to—" my grandfather's, there was an old black steer that used to ____" It was sure to have been a story worth hearing, but when you are only a guest in an automobile and the chauffeur starts, naturally you have to go, too. FOOD REPORT FOR U.S. Production Process WAR IS TERRIBLE ! the two periods increased 3.7 per cent sumption showed an increase of only increased 76 per cent. Edible grain production of the U. the two war years than it was in the sumption of edible grain in this course. Edible grain imports increased 115 per increase between the two periods. Meat production increased 5 per decrease, imports decreased 37.5 per c. Dairy products supplies increased per cent, imports decreased 37.5 per c. Poultry and eggs supplies increase 5.6 per cent, imports decreased 50 per increase. Vegetable production decreased 1.1. 1.5 per cent, imports decreased 20 per Production of all other foodstuffs creased 7 per cent; imports increased. Federal Capital Offers THIS city is to furnish a motoramb the United States requires it. D service in the army and is fully equip in the proposed organization, which is to be composed of undergraduates of Georgetown university, George Washington university and Catholic university. It is planned for Doctor Devereux to serve as captain and for the several educational institutions to nominate the officers. Plans for perfecting the organization were made at a mass meeting. Several hundred undergraduates of the three universities were in attendance. Associated with Doctor Dev- ereux in planning the ambulance corps tenant, medical reserve corps, U. S. American Red Cross, and Dr. Alfred F three universities. The meeting was ada- olic university, Rev. A. J. Donlin, reac- Jefferson R. Keane, medical corps, U. S. American Red Cross. Doctor Pace said that university m crisis such as threatens the United S of them than by any other means. He bridge in England and what they are d Miss Mabel Boardman of the Red to see such a response to the call f corps, and told of the work being done Preparing for Confeder HEADQUARTERS for the United Co- ated societies which will meet in re- by Col. R. N. Harper, chairman of the X headquarters for Commander in Chief for all the national officers and the star Dr. Clarence J. Owens, managing congress, assured Chairman Harper of He said the congress.would urge all org Confederate reunion. A fund of $60,000 to be expended the veterans at their reunion is rapidly under the leadership of Harry F. Ca finance. Yoke of Steers Broug YOU don't often see a yoke of steer counted for the crowd. They were horns, and they were hauling an adve would lead pretty soon to the city. And they plodded along so sedately that the whip carried by the man who walked alongside was as useless an emblem as the scenter held by kings. Passers-by on foot or in automobiles stopped to look at the odd sight, and one dignified old gentleman who was fine enough to be on a board of directors was so pleasantly reminiscent that he said to another man next to his car—a poor chap who needed good brown soap and a razor: "Looks as if they were just from me. But the other man had an opposing voicing: "Well, sir, sir they don't look at all he off and on, ever since I was knee-high o' elbow grease to handle oxen. They into fences an' buck into trees—an' t you don't keep hollerin' at 'em and usin' sir. Do you see 'em lower their heads so do? No, sir, you don't. They are hikin' was a marcin' up a church ale to lee o' training since they come off any old a' "Sure! But I seen that yoke o' ox big ad through the city—red fellers, just on their horns steader wood——" The third man sounded convincing, admit that they didn't exactly act like that in the years 1912 and 1913, before the war, the United States was consuming 2.8 per cent more food than it produced. In the two war years, 1915 and 1916, the United States produced 1.2 per cent more food than it consumed. Americans were consuming less edible grain, meat, dairy products, vegetables, sugar and fish, while the consumption of coffee and tea, fruits and nuts and poultry and eggs had increased. Production of foodstuffs between heat; imports increased 15 per cent; con- trol three-tenths of 1 per cent, and exports United States was 5 per cent greater in the two years before the war, while con- trol was 8 per cent less in war years, a cent and exports showed a 70 per cent cent, consumption showed a very slight cent, and exports increased 65 per cent. 4.41 per cent, consumption fell off 3.4 cent and exports decreased slightly. 6.1 per cent, consumption increased cent, and exports showed a 25 per cent 1 per cent, consumption decreased almost cent and exports increased 107 per cent. Increased 3.6 per cent, consumption de- 8.3 per cent, and exports 100 per cent. Motor Ambulance Corps balance corps for service at the front if r. Ryan Devereux, who had ten years' oped for such work, is the leading spirit USKY s are Dr. Scott Breckinridge, first lieu A.; C. E. Bingham, lecturer with the Hopkins, each representing one of the dressed by Dr. Edward B. Pace of Cathor of Georgetown university, and Col. S. A., and director general of war relief, men could better serve their country in a states today by giving the service asked spoke of the men of Oxford and Camo- ing at the front. Cross society said she was delighted for the organization of the ambulance by the ambulance corps in Europe today. rate Veterans' Reunion confederate Veterans and the other affili- union here in June have been arranged general committee. "I have selected rooms for Gen. George P. Harrison, commander in chief of the Confederate veterans, at the New Willard," said Chairman Harper. "The hotel has been designated as headquarters for all the societies which are to meet here the first week in June. These societies include the United Confederate Veterans, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Federated Southern Memorial association. The general Harrison will include accommodations of General Harrison." The director of the Southern Commercial the co-operation of their organization, organizations affiliated with it to boost the for the care, comfort and pleasure of being raised by enthusiastic solicitors, head of the special committee on Right Forth Reminiscences is in this part of the world, which acce big, red steers, with knobs on their tertisement along a suburban road that A man with a hat and a long coat stands next to two bulls with horns. the old farm, don't they?" the opinion, which he lost no time in simelike to me. I've driven ox teams, to a grasshopper, it it takes a heap want to wheel outer the road an' ram that's what they're everlastin' doin' if 'of the ox oqd free. Watch them oxen, an' lash their tails like everyday steers 'n along as unnatural calm as if they it married. They've gone through a lot been. In a circus, I reckon." en, or one like it, years ago, haulin' a at like these, only they had brass knobs so the dignified old gentleman had to steers just from the old farm. 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 Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR APRIL 15 JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD. LESSON TEXT—John 10:7-17. GOLDEN TEXT—I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.—John 10:11. This lesson probably occurred at the Feast of the Tabernacle in October, A. D. 29. The place was Jerusalem, perhaps in or near the temple. Facts, pictures and illustrations regarding eastern shepherd life can be used effectively in teaching the lesson. The true teacher must impart, develop and protect. Jesus does all of these things. 1. Jesus, the Door (vv. 1-9).. Anyone who tries to get access to the sheep any other way than through Jesus the door is a thief and a robber (v. 1). A door is an invitation to enter, to investigate, to purchase, to learn, to meet others. It is the proper entrance. To go in through any other way arouses suspicion. It is also a means of safety to control those who enter; it can be closed in case of danger, and is strong to protect against storms and thieves. It is a means of separation, to insure privacy, and to furnish a means of egress. Jesus says we are to "go in" for communion with God, and to "go out" for service, to "go in" for strength and to "go out" for conflict. Verse nine is a wonderful verse. In it we have the simplicity of the Gospel, "I am the door;" the exclusiveness of the Gospel, "By me," the conditions of the Gospel, "Enter in;" the certainty, "Be saved;" the liberty, "Go in and out;" the provison, "Find pasture." The true acceptance of Jesus leads not to a life of fear and constraint but to the perfect liberty of a child, satisfaction in green pastures (Ps. 23: 2) that never fall (Rev. 7: 16-17). The world's richest pasture lands are bleak and barren wildernesses in comparison with this. Christ is the door to other things not mentioned in this lesson (See John 14:6; Eph. 2:18; Rom. 5:1-2; Heb. 10:19-22). By him we enter the room of the knowledge of God. The Christian's business is to know God and to make him known. II. Jesus, the Good Shepherd (vv. 10-18). It is not enough to be a door. A door has no volition. It cannot leave its place. A shepherd can go in and out. A false Christ and false shepherd are really thieves and robbers who come to "Steal and kill and destroy." On the other hand, Jesus' mission was a glorious one, "I came that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." As a good Shepherd (1) he has courage (v. 12). Jesus was not only willing, but actually did give his life for the sheep. He had love for all of the sheep, and was willing to seek the lost (Matt. 18:12). He also had confidence, due to his knowledge of God (v. 14). This is not audacity but quiet confidence due to experience. He knows the proper pastures. He knows where to water for the sheep. He knows the dangers and pitfalls along the pathway. He knows how to direct our efforts. Sunday school teachers who are following in the steps of the master, and who perform the acts of a good shepherd, must pay the price of knowledge. (2) Jesus had character (v. 15). He was right in the sight of God, but in order to be right in the sight of God he must also be right in the sight of men. God expects results. The church expects results from us. The parents who trust their children to our teaching expect results. A sheep does not live for itself. It lives for others. Unless it produces wool, and is good for meat, it has existed in vain; so God, man and the church expect of us, as undershepherds, that we shall produce results. This we do not have to do in our own strength for any of us may have the life which is "abundant" and "exceeding" and "beyond measure." The question is, have we this superabundant life? (See I Pet. 1:8; John 1:15; Col. 1:19; Eph. 3:16:19.) Doctor Torrey has called our attention to ten points about the good Shepherd. (1) He knows the sheep. (2) He is known by his sheep. (3) He has a personal interest in his sheep, calls each by name (v. 3). (4) He leadeth them on. (5) He thrusts forth the laggard sheep (v. 4). (6) He overlooks none; all are his own (v. 4 R. V.). (7) He goeth before them. He has trodden every step of the way that they must take. (8) He careth for the sheep (v. 13). (9) He layeth down his life for the sheep (vv. 11 and 15). (10) Giveth eternal and abundant life to the sheep (vv. 10, 28, 29). Jesus has sheep outside of Israel (v. 16). When these are brought in they will all become one fold (Eph. 2:14; 15; Gal. 3:28). It is through hearing his voice that they are to be brought. The laying down of his life was a voluntary act on his part, but it was performed in obedience to the father's will (See Chap. 6:38; 15:10). Jesus intended that his relation to his followers should be exactly like, that which bound himself to the Father (See Chap. 17:21-23). This love of the Good Shepherd led him to die for our sins, and to be raised for our justification. ONE of the first impressions the visitor receives when he enters California is the wide variety of palms to be found everywhere. You see them in the gardens of rich and poor, along the city streets and country lanes, in park conservatories, in private homes, in the theaters, the hotel lobbies, the shop windows. the famous landscape gardener, who has made Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco, one of the beauty spots of the world. His crowning achievement at the Panama-Pacific International exposition was the stately Avenue of Palms which he built by transplanting palms (soil, roots and all) from gardens in many near-by bay cities. For half a mile, the avenue was bor Your interest is aroused and then you begin asking questions. You soon get so that you can pick out the most popular varieties and then you learn their history and origin, for palms from every section of the world grow in California. From a historical standpoint, the most unusual palm tree in the state stands at the foot of the Presidio Hill, in San Diego. It was planted by Father Junipero Serra, who brought European civilization into California in 1769, and it is said that the only time the seedling bore fruit was in 1869, probably in honor of its one-hundredth anniversary. For years, a group of these tall palms stood on this spot, much scarred and neglected. In April, 1887, a fence was built to protect them from further desecration. Six years later, one of them was taken up and displayed in the glass horticultural building of the Chicago Columbian exposition. It did not live long, however, probably because it suffered from the long journey across the continent or missed the salt breeze it had enjoyed for a century and a quarter. Old Landmark Preserved. Several years ago, a severe wind-storm badly damaged another of these veteran sentinels and it, too, succumbed, leaving but one of the group standing. This impressed the authorities with the necessity of protecting this old landmark and so it has been braced and taken care of, and as a result it bids fair to live for many years. But this reminder of California's mission days is not by any means the oldest or tallest palm in California. In Riverside county is Palm Canyon, located in the dry, barren hills forming the eastern slope of Mt. San Jacinto. There may be found thousands of native fan palms, many of them over a hundred feet tall, that are estimated by scientists to have been standing THE CALIFORNIA PALM LANE THE PALM LANE MAGNOLIA AVENUE, RIVERSIDE when Columbus discovered America. when Columbus discovered America. Dr. Wellwood Murray visited this unusual canyon about thirty years ago, and upon viewing these wonderful trees, was at once struck with the possibilities of using them for ornamental purposes. He gathered their seeds, shipped them to seedmen throughout the country, also to Europe, and today there are hundreds of thousands of these palms. Visitors used to dig up the young palms and carry them away to adorn their gardens, but this was stopped about fifteen years ago, when this remarkable canyon and several minor palm groves immediately adjacent were set aside as a national reserve. Visitors to Los Angeles marvel at the slender, towering palms that are to be found in private gardens. Some are still hale and hardy that were planted shortly after the founding of the pueblo in 1781. Many of them rise to a height of 100 feet and it is surprising how they weather the strong winter winds without being snapped in two or blown down, for their roots are neither deep nor widespread. These palms belong to another species, native to Lower California, but those of lower growth and far greater girth are true Californians. Pride of Los Angeles. The two oldest trees in Los Angeles stood near the River station of the Southern Pacific and when the railroad company decided to use the land for building purposes, they allowed a wideawake real estate dealer to move the palms to a new subdivision near Santa Monica. The experiment was watched with great interest. Unfortunately, as they were being raised from the wagon on which they were being transported, the tackle parted and the veterans were broken. The most notable and successful example of moving old palms, however, was accomplished by John McLaren. the famous landscape gardener, who has made Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco, one of the beauty spots of the world. His crowning achievement at the Panama-Pacific International exposition was the stately Avenue of Palms which he built by transplanting palms (soil, roots and all) from gardens in many near-by bay cities. For half a mile, the avenue was bordered by a double row of California fun palms and Canary island date palms, ranging in height from 18 to 25 feet. They were festooned with vines, and blossoming nasturtiums and gernalms and ferns were planted in the interstices of the roughened trunks and looked as if they had been there always. Some of the palms were 15 years old, and since the close of the great fair they have again been transplanted to permanent locations along the roadways in the Presidio, Uncle Sam's great military reservation. One of the most remarkable collections of outdoor palms in California is to be found in the Gillespie garden at Santa Barbara. Mr. Gillespie is an enthusiastic collector. He has searched the deserts of Africa, the mountains of Mexico and, the islands of the sea to add new specimens to his collection. Extensive Variety of Trees. During a recent visit, I was told that more than 200 varieties have been planted in the extensive Persian garden. One of the most interesting trees to an enthusiast is a Guadalupe palm, a native of the island of Guadalupe, some 250 miles south of San Diego. In a sheltered corner, I saw a grand specimen of the Areca sapida from far-away New Zealand. Dwarfed Chamaerops humilis, from the Mediterranean region, contrasted strongly with the stately Chamaerops excelsa, from China. On the terraced hillside, I noted the Jubea spectabilis, or Wine Palm of Chile; the Erythea armata, commonly called the Blue Palm, a native of Lower California; the Sabal Palmetto, or Cabbage Palm of Florida; and even the Seaforthia, from Australia, one of the most elegant of the palm family. But the most striking of all is the double row of feathery Cocos plumosa, natives of Southern Brazil, and the wide-spreading Phoenix canariensis that border the impressive roadway A Boy's troop man church, the M. C. A. necessary three or policies, pervise for two boys than eight number five. Eight for the patrol the troop. One thie—he is to but a t which some pee pared for form was most con could be dollars thie goes on, chair wif patching. It is no form at without leading to Mr. Gillespie's italian villa, which is surrounded by the most unusual water garden in California. Resemble Marching Regiment. Thousands of these ornamental palms are used to advantage on the Hope ranch, on the outskirts of Santa Barbara. From an elevation we first behold them in great numbers flanking the winding roadway in the valley below. They reminded me of a regiment of erect soldiers marching with precision, two abreast, carrying huge umbrellas over their heads to protect them from the intense heat. And as we watched them from a speeding automobile, there was the added optical illusion, owing to the angle from which we saw them and the regularity with which they had been planted in double rows, of the trees actually moving with long strides out of the valley and disappearing over the rolling hills. The city of Fresno boasts a palm-lined avenue that is without doubt one of the finest in the state, not excepting the famous Magnolia avenue of Riverside. It was graded, planted and improved in 1892 by the late Theodore Kearny at his own expense and deeded to the county. Think of a smooth, dead-level road eleven miles long. 140 feet wide, bordered on both sides with fan palms, oleanders, eucalypt and pampas grass! The roadway runs through beautiful stretches of vineyards and fruit trees, and in places, along the grain fields, are masses of California's state flower, the poppy, of such vivid golden coloring as to suggest a flow of fiery lava in a sea of emerald. Criminal Carelessness. "What brought you here, my poor man?" asked the prison visitor. "Just a little bit of absent-mindedness," replied the prisoner. "How was that?" "I forgot to scratch the monogram off a watch before I pawned it." What the Boy Scout Movement Means to the Nation A Boy Scout begins by joining a troop. The troop may be organized in connection with a church, neighborhood center, a boy's club, a Y. M. C. A., or independently. Three things are necessary—it must have a troop committee of three or more representative men to guide its policles, a scoutmaster who will direct and supervise its activities, and from eight to thirty-two boys. In exceptional cases there may be less than eight or more than thirty-two. The average number is twenty-five. One thing is kept constantly before every Scout—he is training to become a man. Not a soldier, but a man. Because Scouts wear uniforms which somewhat resemble those worn by soldiers, some people imagine that they are being prepared for "cannon food." All wrong. The uniform was adopted because it was the strongest, most convenient, most serviceable suit which could be bought for the money. From five to ten dollars it costs, at the local store, and when it goes on, mother may settle back in her armchair with a sigh of relief, for there will be no patching to do for a long time. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, APRIL 14. 1917 It teaches the youngsters to be happier and more useful citizens N THE past seven years thousands of town and cities in all parts of the United States have used the Boy Scout program as a means of developing their boys into manly men, and the success of their efforts is shown by the fact that today there are over 20,000 Boy Scouts in this country. I The movement has been indorsed by educators, by churches of every denomination, by civic and philanthropic organizations, by the press and by the public generally. It is broad enough to take in every boy who is interested in his own development, and no matter what his social status, creed and education may be, he will find in it a means of attaining his proper ideals. A Boy Scout begins by joining a troop. The troop may be organized in connection with a church, neighborhood center, a boy's club, a Y. M. C. A., or independently. Three things are necessary—it must have a troop committee of three or more representative men to guide its policies, a scoutmaster who will direct and supervise its activities, and from eight to thirty-two boys. In exceptional cases there may be less than eight or more than thirty-two. The average number is twenty-five. Eight Scouts make a patrol, one of them being the patrol leader, and the patrol is a unit within the troop. One thing is kept constantly before every Scout — he is training to become a man. Not a soldier, but a man. Because Scouts wear uniforms which somewhat resemble those worn by soldiers, some people imagine that they are being prepared for "cannon food." All wrong. The uniform was adopted because it was the strongest, most convenient, most serviceable suit which could be bought for the money. From five to ten dollars it costs, at the local store, and when it goes on, mother may settle back in her armchair with a sigh of relief, for there will be no patching to do for a long time. It is not necessary for a Scout to wear a uniform at all. He can be just as good a Scout without one, but it adds to his pleasure to have it, and it adds to the impression which he creates. The Scout Law and Oath. A boy in becoming a Scout takes the following oath: On my honor I will do my best— 1. To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout law; 2. To help other people at all times; 3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. The idea of scouting, its inspiration, is embodied in the Scout law and oath. The Scout law: 1. A Scout is trustworthy. A Scout's honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating, or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his Scout badge. 2. A Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due; his scoutleader, his home, and parents and country. 3. A Scout is helpful. He must be prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do at least one good turn to somebody every day. 4. A Scout is friendly. He is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout. 5. A Scout is courteous. He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and the weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous. 6. A Scout is kind. He is a friend to animals. He will not kill nor hurt any living creature needlessly, but will strive to save and protect all harmless life. 7. A Scout is obedient. He obeys his parents, scoutmaster, patrol leader, and all other duly constituted authorities. 8. A Scout is cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders is prompt and cheery. He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships. 9. A Scout is thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay, but must not receive tips for courtesies or good turns. 10. A Scout is brave. He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear, and to stand up for the right against the coxings of friends or the jeers or threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him. 11. A Scout is clean. He keeps clean in body and thought, stands for clean speech, clean FIRST AID-BANDAGING A CUT FOOT. sport, clean habits, and travels with a clean crowd. 12. A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. sport, clean habits, and travels with a clean crowd. 12. A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. The Movement Is Nonsectarian. While Scouts are given definite ideals and are taught that they must distinguish between right and wrong, the teaching they receive is absolutely nonsectarian. The Boy Scout movement maintains that the recognition of God as the creating and ruling power of the universe, and the grateful acknowledgment of his guidance, is necessary in directing the growing boy toward the best type of American citizenship. It is nonsectarian, however, in its attitude toward religion. Its policy is that the religious organization or institution with which the Boy Scout is connected shall give the needed attention to his spiritual life. If he be a Catholic, the Catholic church should be the agency for his religious training. If he be a Hebrew boy, then the synagogue will teach him the faith of his fathers. If he be a Protestant, the church of which he is an adherent is the proper organization to give him an understanding of the things that pertain to his allegiance to God. After studying the Scout law, the next step is to learn the history of the Stars and Stripes and the forms of respect due to it. Then comes the tying of knots. A very practical bit of knowledge, for a "granny" may spill the contents of the sugar package. When he has met these requirements he receives the title of "Tenderfoot Scout," and is then entitled to wear the official insignia of his rank. After one month's service as a tenderfoot, he may be promoted to second-class Scout as soon as he has learned elementary first aid and bandaging, the semaphore or international Morse code for signaling, how to follow human or animal tracks at the rate of at least half a mile in twenty-five minutes, how to cover a mile in exactly twelve minutes by alternately running and walking fifty paces; how to use a knife or hatchet without cutting himself or anybody else or damaging his tool or anything else, how to build a fire in the open, using but two matches at the most and no kerosene or anything which he could not pick up in a virgin wilderness; how to cook over an open fire without kitchen utensils; how to earn and save money, at least one dollar; and how to read a compass, naming from memory at least the sixteen principal points. Having earned his second-class badge, he finds that his trouble—have just begun. A first-class Scout must be able to swim fifty yards, earn and deposit in a public bank at least two dollars; send and receive a message at the rate of sixteen letters per minute; make a trip alone or with another Scout to a point at least seven miles away and write an account of the trip; render first aid; cook a variety of palatable dishes over an open fire; draw and read maps; use an ax properly; judge distance, size, number, height and weight within 25 per cent; describe fully from observation trees and plants, especially those which are especially useful or especially harmful; furnish satisfactory evidence that he has put into practice in his daily life the principles of the Scout oath and law; and enlist a boy trained by himself as a tenderfoot. And that is not all. Having become a first-class Scout, he is eligible to earn merit badges, and there are enough of these to keep him busy until he has grandchildren enough to make a troop by themselves. Each merit badge represents a considerable start in some trade, profession, vocation, or avocation, among them architecture, art, astronomy, beekeeping, blacksmithing, business, camping, electricity, forestry, poultry keeping, and surveying. After one month's service as a tenderfoot, he may be promoted to second-class Scout as soon as he has learned elementary first aid and bandaging, the semaphore or international Morse code for signaling, how to follow human or animal tracks at the rate of at least half a mile in twenty-five minutes, how to cover a mile in exactly twelve minutes by alternately running and walking fifty paces; how to use a knife or hatchet without cutting himself or anybody else or damaging his tool or anything else, how to build a fire in the open, using but two matches at the most and no kerosene or anything which he could not pick up in a virgin wilderness; how to cook over an open fire without kitchen utensils; how to earn and save money, at least one dollar; and how to read a compass, naming from memory at least the sixteen principal points. Having earned his second-class badge, he finds that his trouble—or pleasure, all according to the point of view—have just begun. A first-class Scout must be able to swim fifty yards, earn and deposit in a public bank at least two dollars; send and receive a message at the rate of sixteen letters per minute; make a trip alone or with another Scout to a point at least seven miles away and write an account of the trip; render first aid; cook a variety of palatable dishes over an open fire; draw and read maps; use an ax properly; judge distance, size, number, height and weight within 25 per cent; describe fully from observation trees and plants, especially those which are especially useful or especially harmful; furnish satisfactory evidence that he has put into practice in his daily life the principles of the Scout oath and law; and enlist a boy trained by himself as a tenderfoot. And that is not all. Having become a first-class Scout, he is eligible to earn merit badges, and there are enough of these to keep him busy until he has grandchildren enough to make a troop by themselves. Each merit badge represents a considerable start in some trade, profession, vocation, or avocation, among them architecture, art, astronomy, beekeeping, blacksmithing, business, camping, electricity, forestry, poultry keeping, and surveying. The Scout Handbook. In order to place in the hands of Scouts and Scout workers a concise statement of the ideals of the movement and the activities approved of and encouraged by the movement, a textbook of the organization, the Handbook has been prepared. This is now in the fifteenth edition. It has been again and again revised and improved. Our country's most popular juvenile is not, as might be supposed, "Robinson Crusoe" or "Treasure Island," but the "Handbook for Boys," published by the Boy Scouts of America. Within the last two years, there have been published more In order to place in the hands of Scouts and Scout workers a concise statement of the ideals of the movement and the activities approved of and encouraged by the movement, a textbook of the organization, the Handbook has been prepared. This is now in the fifteenth edition. It has been again and again revised and improved. Our country's most popular juvenile is not, as might be supposed, "Robinson Crusoe" or "Treasure Island," but the "Handbook for Boys," published by the Boy Scouts of America. Within the last two years, there have been published more than 360,000 copies of this book, and it is a good guess that more copies have been sold than have been sold of both "Treasure Island" and "Robinson Crusoe" together during the same period. Indeed it is not too much to say that if the figures were available to make such a comparison possible, it would be shown that there have been published in the last two years more copies of the "Handbook for Boys" than all the standard stories for boys published during the same period. Such a fact becomes more significant when it is understood that the "Handbook for Boys" is really a book of facts. Scoutcraft; woodcraft, wild life and conservation; campcraft; health and endurance; chivalry, first aid and life-saving; patriotism and citizenship, are the subjects treated. All are presented in a picturesque way that commands the attention of the most red-blooded of boys. That he takes it all seriously is evidenced by the fact that increasingly there is appearing among us a new kind of boy, inured to hardship and the doing of the difficult; enthusiastic in his purpose to keep himself "physically strong mentally awake and morally straight"; nobly chivalrous in his regard for others; eagerly willing to do his duty as a citizen in his community as often as he has opportunity. In a word, the "Handbook for Boys" is a book boys live by. In establishing such a book as our country's most popular juvenile, the Boy Scouts of America have developed a power for upbuilding boyhood, as influential for good as in the past the iniquitous thriller has been influential for evil. Worth-While Reading. It is the purpose of the Boy Scout movement to give educational value and moral worth to the boy's instinctive equipment, chief of which is the play instinct. Broadly speaking, the boy spends his leisure time either in outdoor diversions, or indoor reading. In one instance, it is the boy in action, expressing himself through his manifold play activities; in the other, a boy's body is at rest, but his mind still goes on under the domination of the play instinct, so that, after all, the boy's recreational reading interests are only and other manifestation of the play instinct and should be reckoned with from the same point of view. In a word, if it is important to give direction to the play instinct in the one instance, it is equally important to give direction to it as regards the other; and it is in proportion as this is done that good is accomplished by directing the boy in his play activities. This is why the movement, in its effort to understand and guide the boy in his hours of leisure, has incorporated in its plans a reading program. And it is the belief of many that in doing this the movement has made as valuable a contribution as that which already makes its leadership the most vitally helpful effort ever organized for guiding the instincts and energies of boys in their early teens. In a word, if it is important to give direction to the play instinct in the one instance, it is equally important to give direction to it as regards the other; and it is in proportion as this is done that good is accomplished by directing the boy in his play activities. This is why the movement, in its effort to understand and guide the boy in his hours of leisure, has incorporated in its plans a reading program. And it is the belief of many that in doing this the movement has made as valuable a contribution as that which already makes its leadership the most vitally helpful effort ever organized for guiding the instincts and energies of boys in their early teens. A book is, for the average boy, a good book in proportion as there is "something doing." This demand on the part of the boy for thrill and excitement and "peep," as the boy would say, is quite legitimate. What must be insisted upon is that writers of boys' books be guided in their use of "peep," i.e., that they cut out the red "peep." The Scout program has developed many heroes. Every month the national court of honor awards letters of commendation and honor medals to Scouts who, in grave emergencies, have saved others at considerable risk to themselves. These cases are reported in Boys' Life, the Boy Scouts' magazine, and serve to inspire many youngsters just awakening to the meaning of altruism. National headquarters registers every Scout and protects him in the exclusive use of the badges and uniforms which he works so hard to earn. It scrutinizes every application for a scoutmaster's commission and every applicant must prove himself worthy to be a leader of boys. Locally, the close supervision of the work is delegated to a local council, provided there are three or more troops, this council being composed of ten or more men who represent every civic, religious and educational element in the community. The Scout program is adaptable to all sorts of conditions, and it fills those hours which are often wasted, and worse than wasted, by boys who lack nothing but proper leadership. It teaches them to serve their community. Many an unsh甜 dump has been turned into a garden spot, many a mosquito incubator drained and destroyed, many a public occasion been made brighter and better by the Boy Scouts. The Scout program has developed many heroes. Every month the national court of honor awards letters of commendation and honor medals to Scouts who, in grave emergencies, have saved others at considerable risk to themselves. These cases are reported in Boys' Life, the Boy Scouts' magazine, and serve to inspire many youngsters just awakening to the meaning of altruism. National headquarters registers every Scout and protects him in the exclusive use of the badges and uniforms which he works so hard to earn. It scrutinizes every application for a scoutmaster's commission and every applicant must prove himself worthy to be a leader of boys. Locally, the close supervision of the work is delegated to a local council, provided there are three or more troops, this council being composed of ten or more men who represent every civic, religious and educational element in the community. The Scout program is adaptable to all sorts of conditions, and it fills those hours which are often wasted, and worse than wasted, by boys who lack nothing but proper leadership. It teaches them to serve their community. Many an unsightly dump has been turned into a garden spot, many a mosquito incubator drained and destroyed, many a public occasion been made brighter and better by the Boy Scouts. Economically, educationally, morally, the organization of the boys of a town into troops of Boy Scouts pays big returns. HomeTown Helps Builder Should Express His Own Nature And Not Follow Reigning Style in Architecture. The essential in the art of home building is the ability to suit your own taste—to express your own nature. Your taste may not at all coincide with that of your neighbor, but that is not important. There are as many individual expressions of the art that is within one as there are leaves on a tree, and there is no good reason why the expression of the individual should not continue in the home itself. For people's characters do show in their homes—in the architecture of the dwelling, the decorations within, the selection of the furniture, even in the pictures and the way they are hung. To persons who are not especially observant this fact is as plain as the fact that one can always detect the presence of feminine fingers in the arrangement of the bric-a-brac, the flowers or vase on the stand or the books and magazines on the library table. The thing is so palpably human that it is almost impossible not to recognize it. It may never have occurred to you how bound down most of us are by conventions that someone else established without our knowledge or sanction and which may or may not represent our ideals. And still we follow them blindly. But it is a sorry fact that most people don't build their houses or their homes to fit their natures. Rather do they try to make their natures fit into the home which they pay numerous other persons to build for them. They allow themselves to be made slaves of convention, style or fad, and their home is no more like them—no more the expression of their lives or natures—than an automobile is like a flat-bottom boat. They go to the nearest architect, who tells them what the reigning style happens to be at the moment, as if he were planning to fit them all with the latest Paris fashions in dress or headgear. CITY PLANNING IDEA GROWS Phase of Community Activity Once Regarded as Visionary Has Taken Hold on Popular Interest. City planning, which may once have been regarded as the peculiar project of meddlesome theorists, has taken a new hold on popular interest in the United States. New York city supplies one notable example of planning activity. An examination of the causes underlying disastrous slumps in property values in what was formerly a congested district in the lower part of Manhattan Island showed that the district had been permitted to grow in haphazard fashion without any forethought of the inevitable growth of a business section farther uptown. New York business men saw too late that such a condition could have been prevented, and they asked for and obtained a planning commission. Interest in city planning has been awakened in Indiana. Fort Wayne is the first city in the state to announce preparations for a planning exhibition, although the chamber of commerce of Indianapolis and several other cities have been considering local exhibitions as the first step in a campaign to get a law authorizing planning commissions. The material and scope of these exhibitions can be adjusted to local needs, but the purpose of all of them is to visualize city planning as it is proceeding in other places, and to show to the uninformed or skeptical citizen that it has an intensely practical value.-Indianapolis Star. House With Spirit of Home. Rich or poor, we are all tempted, in varying degrees, to build bigger houses than our personalities call for. One who is building a new house can hardly do better than follow that excellent motto of the Greeks, "Not too much." Is not the first principle of house building to make something which shall depend for its effect, not upon size and display, but upon its quiet adaptation to the spirit of those who abide in it; something the value of which no one shall be able to measure in dollars and cents, something that is one's own, one's home? City to Supply Garden Plots Birmingham, Ala., is again going in for the city beautiful contest. An announcement has been made from the city hall that if anyone wants to plant something on a vacant lot and has no lot, the city will "dig one up." In other w rds, the municipal authorities are keeping books and seeing that no one man has so much property that he cannot beautify it, for, if it is found that he has, the city will get someone else to beautify it. When selecting sites of small parks, civic center plazas, etc., it is well to remember that business abhors and will hardly tolerate a vacuum. 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APRIL 14. 1917 Lincoln High School THE SCHOOL MILITARY CORPS THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH 512 Box Seats (Reserved) . . . . . . . . 25c 4000 Arena Balcony Seats (Not Reserven) 15c 2000 Upper Balcony Seats (Not Reserven) 10c LYRIC TREATRE. 18th and Lydia. Drake & Walker's Big Colored Comedy Co. opened April, and considering the weather, did fine business. Drake and Walker, without a doubt is one of the best companies that has showed here. Ethel Walker is the star of the company. Miss Walker is in a class by herself. A Supreme artist wholly without an equal, inge nue soubrette full of fire, spirit and zest, has a magnificent wardrobe, has become very popular, and made a host of friends. Miss Walker was on the sick list before coming to Kansas City, and has completely recovered and is doing well. Henry Drake, the man behind the gun is the comedian of the show and possesses originality and progressiveness and is one of the best comedy men showed here. The Company as it is, is one of the best showed at the Lyric Theatre. The following is the case: Miss Margaret Helm, Willia Hampton, Louis Hughes, Elsie Williams, Hattie Creath, Marie Station, Nannie Bell, Daisy Wright, Ethel Walker. Men are: Bill Bailey, Russel Lee, Alex Creamie, Irwin C. Puggsley, Chas, Creath, Louie Thomas, Sam Johnson, Clifton Drake, Henry Drake. The Drake-Walker Co. will be here indefinitely and are pleased with their opening engagement. They would like to hear from all friends in and out of the profession. Harry Stanford, one of Kansas City's favorites, who was the originator of the Stanford Players, passed away the 5th; he contracted lung trouble on or about the 1st of the year. Thursday morning, the 7th, he had a hemorrhage and the end of his career came. He leaves a wife, Carrie Stanford, who is nearly heart broken. All of their friends sympathize with her in this loss. The Drake-Walker Co. gave a benefit in their favor. You have to take off your hat to this company. The acts that are liberty are: Baby FisherKite Fisher; Nellie Lewis, Pauline Hubbard, Bertha Saunders, Lillian Howard, Florenstein Ford, Mary Skillen. Wm. Holas, Billy Ownes, Jess Miller, Harry Fields, Wm. Butler, Vera Adams, Hamp Harper, May Harper, Blaache Williams, Mable Austin, Jes Banks. Address care of Lyric Theatre, 1420'E. 18 street. Would like to hear from all acts that has not played this house. With best wishes, address, BILLY KLING Lyric Theatre, 1420'E. 18 St. Williams Investment Co. To our friends and patrons: 10 our friends and patrons. If you are looking for a home we are offering something new and something different. Come and get our new and easy plan of buying. WE HAVE FOR RENT Some of the most up-to-date three and four-room boulevard apartments in the city from $11.60 to $14.00. Gas stove furnished. Also some classy cottages. Let us show you. WANTED Six girls for general house work Wages $6.00 to $8.00. We also have positions open for porters, maids housemen and kitchen help. WILLIAMS INVESTMENT CO., 1704 E. 12th St. Home. East 1415 Dr. Theodore Smith has returned after having visited several cities in his old state, North Carolina, and other eastern cities. He was highly elated over the conditions he found existing among his people. He claims that there is a general awakening among his people along business and professional lines. The thinking Negroes of today know that the so called race problem is nothing more than an economic problem, and they are making strenuous efforts to raise their moral and economic status, and take their stand along with other races in the world's progress. He was highly entertained by a very wealthy white druggist in Boston, and a number of wealthy Negroes of North Carolina. Dr. Smith is now planning to add five thousand dollars to his business in improvements and stock. FOR RENT—Four-room flat; strictly modern, steam heat and electricity See Kniesler, Bell Grand 2303R. n High S 10 Boys and G in Action VENTION H y Evening, Ma BOYS' MILITARY DRILL GIRLS IN INDIAN CLUB DRILL TICKETS Rooms to Rent FINE MODERN HOME $3,500 HOME FOR $2,650. Full two-story, six large rooms and good modern bath, full basement and good hot air furnace, newly painted two coats; new paper; plumbing in first class shape; wired for electric lights; house arranged for two families; you, can live on one floor and rent the other to pay for it; fine high location; south front on 24th just off Pasoo Boulevard. Only recently selling to Colored people; worth $3,500 but for quick sale $2,650 takes it. Call owner at once if you want a snap. E. E. MOFFETT. Both Phones, 3207 Main. For Rent—Nicely furnished room. Man preferred. Bell phone West 2303 W. FOR SALE, eight rooms. Water, gas and sewer. One family or two. Upstairs rooms rent for $8.00. This can be bought at a reasonable price. Owner, 2115 Bellefountaine. FOR RENT, Six room modern apartment at 21st and Harrison streets. Rent reduced to $18.00 per month. A good place for roomers. See Kinsler, Bell Phone, Grand 2303R. FOR RENT—One strictly modern furnished room, and one four room newly papered brick cottage. Bell Phone, East 2507. Mrs. M. U. Mitchell, 2608 Highland avenue. CUT THE H. C. L. BY CHEAP RENT My three rooms for $12.00 are nicely furnished and decorated; upstairs, water, electricity. 2435 Woodland Ave. FOR SALE—House and lot in Quindaro, Kansas; lot 100x205; 2 rooms, 12x14; can be bought at a reasonable price. E. L. Campbell, R. F. D. No. 3. ONE THOUSAND NEGRO MEN AND BOYS To learn to be exe Positions waiting, gentlemen. Our formation as to t Automobile Train Kansas City, Mo. for Negroes in the BOMB in the ETHEL WALKER WORLD'S BIG M Admission, 10 cem LAU WHY MAKE YOU AND Why put up ery? Why this washing nating all w day by the home will e feeling of w work for if EDEN The EDEN Electr placed and $5 a month— The Da turn to be expert automobile mechanics and chauffeurs, sons waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and men. Our night class opens April 1st. For full in-ion as to terms and so forth address Afro-American Mobile Training School, 1420-26 Woodland Avenue, its City, Mo. The largest automobile training school groves in the world. NOW PLAYING DRAKE & WALKERS BOMBAY GIRLS in a Big Musical Review, with L WALKER BAILEY & DRAKE and the WORLD'S CHAMPION BUCK DANCERS and a BIG MUSICAL BEAUTY CHORUS LYRIC THEATRE vision, 10 cents 18th and Lydia Ave. LAUNDRESS MAKE YOURSELF A SLAVE TO THIS WASH TUB AND THE OLD SCRUB BOARD? Why put up with all this back-breaking drudgery? Why not let the EDEN MACHINE do this washing and let you supervise same, eliminating all work that is attached to the wash day by the old method? The EDEN in every home will eliminate all this drudgery and tired feeling of wash day. Ask the people that you work for if they have an EDEN WASHING MACHINE? EDEN Electric Washing and Wring Machine can be placed in the home for $2.50 Cash a month—the cost to operate same per hour 1¼c or four hours for 5c. e Davis Electric Co. 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. !! NOW PLAYING DRAKE & WALKERS BOMBAY GIRLS in a Big Musical Review, with ETHEL WALKER BAILEY & DRAKE and the WORLD'S CHAMPION BUCK DANCERS and a BIG MUSICAL BEAUTY CHORUS LYRIC THEATRE Admission, 10 cents 18th and Lydia Ave. LAUNDRESS WHY MAKE YOURSELF A SLAVE TO THIS WASH TUB AND THE OLD SCRUB BOARD? Why put up with all this back-breaking drudgery? Why not let the EDEN MACHINE do this washing and let you supervise same, eliminating all work that is attached to the wash day by the old method? The EDEN in every home will eliminate all this drudgery and tired feeling of wash day. Ask the people that you work for if they have an _____ EDEN WASHING MACHINE? The EDEN Electric Washing and Wring Machine can be placed in the home for $2.50 Cash and $5 a month—the cost to operate same per hour 1 1/4 c or four hours for 5 c. Home—Main 2054 --- ing can "straighten you up" better nor quicker than a MASON & MASON DOUBLE LIFE SUIT (for the price of one suit) —Better Come Down Today. Three busy stores to can you. —Hundred of Patterns; All Styles of Tailoring, and Backs Our Specialty. (for the price of one suit) er Come Down Today. Three busy stores to care for dred of Patterns; All Styles of Tailoring, and Box Our Specialty. —Better Come Down Today. 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