Kansas City Sun

JACKSON NEAR DEATH "DIAMOND AL" ROGERS FATALLY WOUNDED The Sun Goes to 36 States and Canada. Are Your Relatives and Friends Getting It? VOLUME IX. NUMBER 40. PROF, R. G. JACKSON PAINFULLY INJURED. While supervising the arrangement of the platform for the Commencement exercises at Western University Thursday morning, Prof. R. G. Jackson, instructor in music and the most brilliant pipe organist of the race, was struck by one of the center poles PROF. R. G. JACKSON. of the great canvas in which the exercises are held, falling upon his head and was rendered unconscious for more than two hours. At first it was thought he suffered a fracture of the skull but after a careful examination physicians said he was not dangerously injured. As a demonstration of his loyalty to his school the professor assumed control of his musical program and rendered one of the finest programs ever given at a commencement at this great school. DR. TAYLOR IS DOING NICELY. Popular Physician Will Leave the Hospital Soon. Dr. O. A. Taylor, who is now confined in fast storm hospital, is recovering very fast and will be out in a couple of weeks. He was granted a divorce by Judge Dana last Saturday from his wife, Mrs. Ida B. Taylor. The doctor regretted this occurrence very much, but under the circumstances he says it was life or death. Judge Dana paid him a high compliment from the bench in rendering his decision for an absolute divorce, saying the doctor was a first class citizen and an ideal husband. When the news was brought to Dr. Taylor in his sick room at the hospital he broke down in tears, saying he tried to live a good life, but that the case could not be helped—that it had to be in order for him to enjoy his practice and his health. Judge Dana also paid a high compliment to Mrs. Taylor, saying that she was a well educated woman and a good woman, but so extremely jealous that it was injurious to the doctor's practice, therefore he granted a decree of divorce. He said he had the utmost confidence in Dr. Taylor's integrity and believed every word he stated on the witness stand, and believed the doctor acted with no selfish motive in the matter, but was compelled to apply for protection from the court in order to protect his interests. The division of the property will be made later, as soon as the lawyers get together and agree upon what is right. -Topeka Plain Dealer. --- JOINT CLOSING EXERCISES OF FOUR WARD SCHOOLS AT POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 11TH and LOCUST STS. THURSDAY EVENING JUNE 7, 1917 ATTUCKS BRUCE PENN WENDELL PHILLIPS A splendid program is promised by 130 gradu- ates from the above schools. Program Begins at 8 P. M. ADMISSION FREE The Kansas City Sun Lincoln High School Calendar of Commencement Week Program. Sunday, June 3, 11 a. m.—Annual Sermon at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. C. Williams preaching the sermon. (The teachers, graduates together with the entire school, will march from the Lincoln High School to Ebenezer Church in the following order: Cadet Band, Cadets in uniform, Girls, Teachers, the Graduating Class and graduates of the school. Monday Evening, June 4—Annual Senior Play. Tuesday Evening, June 5—J. W. Perry, Oratorical Prize Contest. (Prizes given by Mr. J. W. Perry, President of the Southwestern National Bank of Commerce). Wednesday Evening, June 6—Alumni Entertainment and Play. (The Local Alumni are making elaborate plans for a fine program on this evening). Thursday Afternoon, June 7.—General Reunion of Graduates. Friday Evening, June 8—Commencement in Convention Hall. To all of these exercises the public is cordially invited. J. R. E. LEE, Principal. Women's Clubs. MADAME PEARL M. DABNEY of Kansas City, Mo., who was unanimously elected President of the State Federation of Women's Clubs of Missouri. HARMONY, LITERARY AND ART CLUB WINS SECOND PRIZE. The Harmony, Literary and Art Club won the second prize at the State Federation of Colored Women's Club which met at Sedalja, Mo., Friday and Saturday, May 25-26, for the finest art work exhibited. The piece was an embroidered butterfly on a serving tray worked by Mrs. Annie E. Gaines, a member of this club. CLIPPER CLUB. Clippers Charity Report for 1916-17. Gross receipts of November 1, 1916. $204.55 Expenses. 45.67 $158.88 DISBURSEMENTS. Y. W. C. A. (K. C. K.) $15.00 Orphans' Homes (K. C. Kansas) 10.00 Douglass Hospital (K. C. K.) 10.00 Orphans' Home (2446 Michigan) 50.00 Phyllis Wheatley Hos- pital. 15.00 Clippers Annual Xmas basket for poor fami- ly. 3.50 $103.50 Reserve Charity Fund $55.38 The Clippers were last entertained by the Misses Hutchins at five hund- red. Delightful refreshments were served. The unique prizes were won by Miss Edna Hill and Miss Ruth Bradley. --- KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917. BLIND BUTLER, The greatest Negro Evangelist Singer in the world, will sing in the BIG TENT Camp Meeting, 19th street, between Paseo and Lydia, Kansas City, Mo., beginning Sunday, June 3d at 3 p. m. Every night in June. Blind Butler has brought more than 200,000 souls to Christ through his singing which is old fashioned; charming with his jestures and shouts, captivating because of the poetry and music in his singing. Thus you see we will have the old-time Camp Meeting where Grandma and Grandpa will have a chance to do some old-time shouting and the young people will be there to see it well done and also take a hand. Everybody invited. Rev. A. Moore, Secretary. Western U. Commencement The 21st annual commencement exercises of Western University, Quindaro, Kans., began Wednesday, May 23, with a band concert and concluded Thursday, May 31st, with the commencement exercises proper. On Tuesday the state board held its annual meeting re-elected all of its employees with an increase of salary and the university board at its meeting on Wednesday, May 30th, did the same thing. Those present at the university board meeting were: Bishop H. B. Parks of Chicago, president; Rev. M. S. Bryant of Liberty, Mo., vice president; Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita, Kans., treasurer; Dr. W. H. Thomas of Allen Chapel, secretary; Prof. H. T. Kealing, president ex-officio; Revs. N. C. Buren of St. Joseph, J. F. C. Taylor of Atchison, Kans., Presiding Elder H. W. King of Topeka Thomas Kennedy of Kansas City Kans., Dr. William H. Peck of St Louis, Rev. W. B. Brooks of Lexington, Mo., N. C. Crews of Kansas City Mo., Presiding Elder P. C. Crews and Rev. G. M. Tillman of Columbia; Dr. J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo. Dr. J. C. C. Owens of Omaha district and Rev. B. F. Watson, life member of Washington, D. C. Dr. Kealing was given a thirty days leave of absence to recuperate his health and many improvements were planned for the coming year. The commencement program was fine and was as follows: March. "Let Us All be Americans Now"—Orchestra. Chorus. "O Holy Lord" (N. Nathaniel Dett). Processional. Salutatory-Oration, "Agriculture and Civilization" — Jackson Ernest White (Normal), Topeka, Kans. Ladies' Chorus, "Joy of Spring" (Schutt). Oration, "Cost of Living in Relation to the Family Budget" — Zylpha Ann Phoenix (Cooking), Brookfield, Mo. Vocal Solo, "Slumber Song" (Herbert)—Etta G. Moten. Oration, "The Call of the Soil"—Leo B. Jones (Agriculture), Larned, Kans. Piano Solo, "Rondo Cappricioso" (Mendelssohn) — Arlene Jackson (Plano), Kansas City, Kans. Oration, "The Nuse in War and the Nurse in Peace"—Zella Saunders (Nurse Training), Douglass Hospital, Minneapolis, Kans. Chorus, "Music in the Mine" (N. Nathaniel Dett). Valedictory-Oration, "Rudiments of Success" — Lillian Helen Lewis (Normal), Muskogee, Okla. Address to Graduates—Dr. Claudius B. Spencer, editor Central Christian Advocate, Kansas City, Mo. Valse, "Dreaming" (Joyce)—Orchestra tra. Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates. President of the Board of Trustees. The Valedictory oration by Lillian H. Lewis of Muskogee, Okla., was the best ever delivered in the history of W. U. while special mention must be made of the beautiful orations of Zylphia A. Phenix of Brookfield, Mo. and Zella Saunders, nurse graduate of Douglass Hospital. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEGROES. (Copyright, 1917, by J. E. Ormes.) II.—The Wet Wash Laundry Business Part 1. SCIENTIFIC SERVICE. Not more than twenty-five years have elapsed since the Negro was the nation's barber, and Negro barbershops dotted the main thoroughfares of our principal cities. His white brother, ever on the look-out for profitable fields for exploitation, and with his slogan "He profits most who serves best," discovered that "barbering" was a lucrative undertaking. Since, the white "tonsorial artist" has been forcing the Negro barber," into the background, and "tonsorial parlors" have been blossoming out on the main thoroughfares of our cities, while the Negro "barber-shop" has been moving onto the side streets and into the alleys. And, it is all because the Negro, who looks upon "service" as a relic and badge of slavery, has permitted his viewpoint to becloud the possibilities and opportunities with which "service" is pregnant. But to the white man, service holds no traditional or fancied disadvantages. Every opportunity to serve is to him a chance to serve better and more scientifically than his predecessors in that field, by means of labor-saving, time-saving, and service-giving devices. Whatever sting service may hold for him, he proceeds to extract by applying science, and by raising that field into which he enters to the dignity of a profession. THE NATION'S WEEKLY WASHING The Negro woman has been the "national wash-woman," and still continues to hold a place in the American Family's weekly clean-up. This is true, even in the face of the rapid rise and growth of the "factory" method of "doing washings,"—the laundry. That the Negro race has derived untold benefit from the countless thousands of washings done by these hard-working women, many an educated Negro man and woman can testify, for many of them have been educated through the toil of a mother who "took in washings." Many an imposing church edifice has been founded upon the fruits of her toil; the prosperous insurance companies and growing savings banks which the Negro boasts had their beginning in the thrifty wash-woman's hard-earned dollars; and a wash-woman recently made the first contribution of $1,000 to a fund being raised by one of our foremost institutions of learning. But again, the ingenuity of the white man is being applied to this field, and the race is about to be deprived of this source of revenue. Special machinery and methods have been developed to turn out the "wet washing" for those American families who cannot afford to pay the prices charged by the "rough dry" laundries that seek to serve them. THE WET WASH LAUNDRY. The laundry was first developed in this country to do finished laundry. The work in these first laundries was largely confined to collars, cuffs and similar starched and highly finished work. The first step toward invading the domain of the wash-woman, and taking over the family washing was the development of the "rough-dry" phase of the business. Special machinery was designed for this work, as in the case of the original steam or power laundry, and most up-to-date laundries now have a "rough-dry department," catering to family trade. The latest development, however, is the Wet Wash branch of the business, in which the family wash is returned to the home wet. While the rough-dry department of the laundry aims to cheapen the cost of bulk or family laundering, it has not sufficiently done so to reach the average American home. On the other hand, the Wet Wash Launcher is enabled to further reduce the cost of family washings, and can do work cheaply enough to secure family trade heretofore unreached by launders. It is likely, therefore, that the Wet Wash launcher is destined to become "launderer to the nation" and to supplant the wash-woman in the average American home. A GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR NEGROES There are many reasons why Negro men should enter this field, the chief among which is the fact that by so doing, they will prevent the cutting off of a portion of the income of the race, by which over 360,000 Negroes are making a living, according to 1910 census figures. On the same authority, already 210 colored men and women were engaged in 1910 as laundry owners, officials and managers. But aside from race sentiment, there are a good many other practical reasons why the Negro will find the laundry business, and particularly the Wet Wash branch of it inviting. Some of these are: 1. Because it may be entered upon with small capital. A Wet Wash Plant may be equipped for $1,000 or less. 2. Because it is a type of business in which prejudice will play little or no part, and its proprietor may thus hope to get considerable white trade—depending, of course, on the quality of service rendered. 3. With increasing prosperity among Negroes themselves much Negro family trade may be secured. This is especially true in Southern cities where are to be found the "exclusive White laundries." 4. It is the simplest phase of the laundry business, and that in which its owner can gain the necessary experience with which to enter the more complex phases of the laundering trade. 5. It is a field in which the proprietor will have little or no difficulty in finding skilled help of his own race. His better understanding of his employees will enable him to be in closer sympathy with them, and his labor problems will thus become much less difficult than those of his white competitor or fellow-tradesman. 6. The profits of the business range from 15 per cent to 18 per cent on total sales. That is, should the laundry turn out $200.00 worth of work each week, the net profit, making reasonable allowances for expenses, will be from $30.00 to $36.00 per week. (NOTE—Free Advisory Service. The management of this paper has arranged with the author of the above article to conduct a question and answer service, in connection with this and future articles in the series. Readers who may be interested in the "Wet Wash Laundry Business," and who desire to go into the business may address question to J. E. Ormes, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.) A. B. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora avenue, Rev. F. D. Wells, pastor, will hold its 3rd quarterly meeting Sunday, June 3rd. Rev. J. W. Griffin, pastor of First A. M. E. Church of Kansas City, Kans., late of Georgia, will preach the sacramental sermon at 3 p. m. All invited. Mrs. Julia A. Smith died Monday, May 28, at 8:15 a. m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. V. Minor Koutsoubas, after a lingering illness, of several months. The deceased was born in Richmond, Va., in 1834. She was the mother of six children, five of which survive her. They are: Mr. James Smith, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. A. T. Simms, New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Ella Braxton, wife of Rev. Braxton, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Koutsoubas and Mrs. Anna Fields-Blake of Minneapolis. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grand children. The funeral was held from the home of her granddaughter Mrs. J. A. Jones, Thursday, at 2 p. m. Rev. J. C. Owens officiated. NOTICE. All graduates of the Lincoln High school are requested especially to be at the High school at 11 o'clock Sunday, to accompany the school to Ebe nezer church. Do You Know That Advertising is the Life of Trade and the Only Real Business Getter PRICE, 5c. UNDED AL ROGERS DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED. Al Rogers, one of the most widely known sporting men in the West, was shot and dangerously wounded by Nona Henderson, a waitress employed at his cafe, known as the Little Jefferson, 117 West 6th street. Rogers has been in business in this city for many years and was known among his friends as "Diamond Al" on account of the profusion of beautiful diamonds he usually wore. He is married and has a beautiful home and farm place about two miles beyond Bethel, Kans., but keeps furnished quarters in the city when he is delayed from going home. What the trouble was between he and Miss Henderson, our reporters were unable to learn, but her friends relate that he threatened to strike her when she snatched up a revolver from behind the counter and shot him through the stomach inflicting a very dangerous wound from which the doctors say he may not possibly recover. His nephew, little Al Rogers, who is in charge of his business, recently shot and killed a woman on Troost avenue, who was assaulting his wife for which he was exonerated in the courts. As we go to press Rogers is reported as extremely low. DR. T. C. UNTHANK, Superintendent of the Colored Division of the City Hospital, who has achieved wonderful results during his administration of this important department of our City Government and who graduated four splendid nurses Friday night at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. KNIGHT TEMPLAR NOTICE Representatives of the three commanderies of the City and of the Shrine will meet at the Masonic Hall Sunday, June 3, at 3:00 p. m. to take up the work for the 1918 meeting. All Masters and Past Masters invited to be present. Willis G. Mosely, R. E. C. NEGRO ELECTED ALDERMAN: Wilmington, Del.-Dr. John O. Hopkins, the only race alderman in the city, was re-elected for the sixth ward and manager of the National theater and owns one of the finest drug stores in the city. CAMP FOR BABIES There will be a summer camp for sick babies conducted during the months of July and August under the auspices of the Senior B. Y. P. U. of the Second Baptist Church. All persons having babies that are sick may bring them to the camp to be cared for. There will be a trained nurse in the camp all the time. You will see more about this affair in the next issue of The Sun. E. ROSS. ```markdown ``` Don't fail to hear Carl Hoffman, Professor Robert G. Jackson, Mrs. L. J. Ba- cote, and other leading tal- ent who will appear on pro- gram at the Second Baptist Church, which will dedi- cate its new $2,500 Pipe Organ, Monday evening, June 11. Admission 25c to all. From Our Foreign Correspondents A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., 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 MASONIC WESTERN 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 Liberty Lodge No. 37, A. F and A. M., Liberty, Mo., meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights in each month. William Parker, W. M.; Neison Wallar, Secy. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays in every month. Visiting Master Masons are wel- Albert Wilson, Secretary, 1820 Highland. G WESTERN CHAPEL St. Stephens Chapter No. 37, Royal Arch Masons, Liberty, H. P. Wm. Capps, Recorder each month. W. H. Robinson, H. P. Wm. Capps, Recorder II St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, Mo., meets the third Saturday night. William Capps, E. C.; W. H. Robinson, Rec. Sec'y. HPC IN WINS WINCE U. B. F. King of the East Lodge No 218 meet first and third Wednesdays in each month at 10th and Campbell. C. F. Wilson, W M.; H. Conway, 584 Tracy Ave., Secy. D. OF T. Primrose Tabernacle meets 1st and 3d Wednesday nights in each meet, on the street. All Daughters and Sir Knights in good standing are welcome. Susie Dotson, C. R. 1815 E. 17th. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION W. G. Mosely, President. T. G. McCampbell, Vice President. Wm. Washington, Treasurer. E. S. Baker, Secretary. Board of Directors: T. G. McCampbell, S. H. P. Edwards, E. G. Lacy, J. E. Rhodes, T. W. H. Williams, E. S. Baker, Wm. Washington, R. V. Adkins, Geo. Johnson, W. G. 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. Stephens's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ain Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Bellevue. 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, Morning Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. 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. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First St. Baptist Church, 5th and Oakland. Steward Streets 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. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rose- dale. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. Bethle A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. Zion Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and 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 ALPEN, Pastor. MME. A. MOORE, TEACHER OF PIANO and VOICE For Engagements, Phone Studio, 1905 East 19th Street Bell East 1947. COLORED MAN'S FRIEND Colored Man's Friend changes kinky, knotty, stubborn, bad hair in seven days like magic. NO TROUBLE NO DAMAGE Price 50 cents by mail, prepaid AGENTS WANTED. J. T. LUCKETT, Dept. B. Lexington, Mo. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. BARGAINS SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. Special Values in Furnishings for Men. Women and Children. Taylor Holmes & Co. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo Bell Phone East 4221J BASIC PROBLEMS --- Take One Pain Pill, then— Take it Easy. To Head-Off a Headache Nothing is Better than Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills They Give Relief Without Bad After-Effects. "I can say that Dr. Miles' Remedies have been a godsend to me and my family. I used to have such terrible headaches I would almost be wild for days at a time. I began using Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Remedies and I have hadaches any more. I can speak highly of Dr. Miles' Nervine also for it cured one of my children of a terrible nervous disorder. I can always speak a good word for your Remedies and have recommended them to a good many of my friends who have been well pleased with them." MRS. G. GILBERT Janesville, Iowa. For Sale by All Druggists. 25 Doses, 25 Cents. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917 CALCINE CINDERS. Anaconda, Mont.: The establishment of a training camp at Des Moines, la., for Colored officers for service in the United States army is just another evidence of the value of having our troops commanded by officers of our own race. It also proves that the War Department has implicit confidence in our military ability; 1,200 students for a start really seems encouraging. We have had men who bore titles, such as colonel, major, Heutenant, and captain, but not many of them (iffany) arose from the ranks and were promoted. The titles were simply marks of distinction conferred upon them by virtue of their position. Chaplain Allensworth, for example, had the rank of colonel and the same case happens to some others. Now a man can be trained an officer and serve in the ranks as such. When we have the glory and honor of a general then we will have attained the highest commission in the military service... Mrs. Eva Cooper has been confined to her home for the past week through illness... Mr. John Davis and Mr. Jerry Larkins of Butte were here Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Leathbury... Mr. Arthur Johnson has subscribed for the Sun. Come on, boys, don't be left at the post. From June 1, $1.00 for the rest of the year. If I don't see you, leave your name and address at Miller's shoe parlor, or the club. Space will not allow me to express the sentiments of the people nor to thank the church committee for the par excellent work accomplished in their last rally. Over $400 was raised, which was divided among the different departments of the church; was found sufficient to adjust all incumbrances and entirely free the church from all indebtedness. The Pastor's Aid Society alone turned in $140. Mrs. A. Leathbury, chairman church committee, St. James A. M. E. church; Mrs. Carrie Muese, Mrs. Louis Lane, Hrs. Arthur McCants, Mr. S. Edmonson, Mr. H. Williams, Mr. A. Leathbury; a grand total of $400 Much fear seems to prevail among the brothers and sisters as conference draws near, which convenes at Great Falls. Brother Rev. House has endeared himself to his congregation and we all hope and pray that he will not be removed from Anaconda. CHILLICOTHE, MO. By Round Robin. Mr. Thos. Banks was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Agee of Tripplett, Mo., last Sunday...Mrs. Lulu Horn of Cedar Rapids, Ia., arrived last week to be with her father, Mr. Hannibal Nance, whose illness is unchanged... Pev. P. C. Crews, en route to Quindar, Kans., preached at the A. M. E. Church last Monday night. Presiding Elder Crews is one of the trustees of Western University..The closing exercises of Garrison School were held last week. The opening Cantata given Friday afternoon by the pupils of Prof. Clem Brown; the unique cantata rendered by the primary scholars, taught by Miss Odessa Hillman, who showed much skill in perfecting the characters for the various features of the Cantata; and the successful eighth grade class play Saturday night with Prof. Virgil Williams supervising showed that the teachers had planned wisely and well and there was not a single departure from what had been arranged. Prof. Williams and his corps of teachers have been retained for the next year and with a hearty co-operation of patrons and friends the future is bright for Garrison...We readily confess that we are very apt to tell whit secret we know from the vanity of having been trusted. And right here is good place for us to prove this statement by taking this first possible opportunity to apprise you that the marriage of Miss Bertha Monroe and Mr. Benjamin Longdon was solemnized at the home of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Monroe, October 11, at 8:00 p. m. Rev. L. D. Lovell performed the ceremony. As the recipients of a happy surprise we again confess that we are naturally and from principle too admires and well wishers of a man and woman undertaking a successful voyage age of life by matrimony—"the high sea for which no compass has yet been invent." ARGENTINE, KANASAS. (By Mrs. Ophelia Jackson.) The Lincoln School exercises were held in the Argentine High school Thursday evening, May 24. The program was in two parts which included Negro folk songs by the advanced grades, scout demonstration which was very good and received a very enthusiastic applause, and an operetta by pupils of the primary grades under the direction of Miss Gaynell Johnson which was very interesting and well received. There were seven members in the class and the honors were won by Elsie Jackson and Thelma Fritz. Mr. King of the Sumner High school delivered an excellent address and gave some good advice to the graduates. After a few fitting remarks Prof. Neely presented the diplomas...Chester Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ross, who has been living in the city for several months returned home Sunday evening..... The Lincoln school pupils have a garden located across the Santa Fe tracts. It will be under the supervis ion of Mrs. McReynolds, president of the Patrons' club, and Mr. J. Clark, janitor of the school during the summer...The Needlecraft club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Robinson, 2216 Silver avenue, Thursday afternoon, June 8th....The convalescent sick are: Mrs. Annie Alston, Mrs. Eva Anderson, Mrs. Eva Bailey and Master Norman Freelain...On account of illness of several pupils of Lewis school the program rendered the last day was incomplete but those who took part did well. The Patrons club served cream and cake. WEIB. KANSAS. Mrs. Mary Grisby, formerly of this place, died at Independence Tuesday morning and was brought here for burial Thursday. Her funeral was held from St. John Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. F. H. Prentice officiled and interment was at the Hosey Hill Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss a devoted husband, and a host of friends. She was a true and faithful member of four lodges, daughter of Tabernacle, Eastern Star, Calanthe, Household of Ruth....The U. B. F. and S. M. T. Excelsior Lodge No. 9, Queen Esther Temple No. 21 held their annual Thanksgiving sermon at Crowberg on the 27th. Miss Ada Williams of Queen Esther Temple left here at 10:30 and returned at 7:00 o'clock....Mrs. B. F. Berry, Geo. Clark, Ida Rolfe, Ollie Johnson, Mrs. S. A. Kennel are on the sick list....When you need coal, consult some of our coal operators, D. L. Borders, Burns Brow, Gabriel Washington, Arthur Lawrence, James Ferguson....Rev. F. H. Prentice preached the U. B. F. & S. M. T. Annual sermon at Galena, Kan. Sunday, May 27....Rev. Jefferson, the Southeastern district moderator, was through here on the 29th....The Central school will have their closing exercises at the Star theater Friday the 1st....The baccalaureate sermon was held at Baker's hall Thursday night....Misses Martha Dillard, Levolia Christian, Pearl Melver and Master Lucious Borders and Henry Fisher will receive their diplomas from the Eighth grade....When in our town stop in our Colored grocery owned by George Jackson. Everything is first class. PLATTSBURG, MO. We are still moving onward and upward and regardless of the inclementy of the weather. Last Sunday Rev. Alfred was at his post of duty and preached two very excellent sermons. Sunday school is progressing nicely with Mrs. Mattie Evans as superintendent and looking forward to the convention in June...Washington school with Prof. Black as principal and Miss Ada Clark as assistant, closed a very successful term just Friday. Both teachers and pupils deserve much credit for the very excellent program rendered. The mock commencement was beautifully rendered by advanced room and Miss Clar kederves especial credit for the excellent program and rendition of same from primary room. Each child even to the least rendered his part in a way that showed result of much practice and painstaking. Miss Clark is one of the home girls who has taken up her vocation and made good, and we are very proud to have her at home with us in our schools.....Rev. Hancock filled his regular appointment at the Christian church last Sunday.....Mrs. Mattie Coleman, Frankie Walker and Lillie Kelly attended the annual sermon of S. M. T.'s at Liberty last Sunday.....Mr. and Mrs. Perry Walker of Des Moines, la., are visiting home folk this week.....Rev. Tally is moving into his new home.....Miss Berenice Green, who attends school at St. Joseph, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. PLEASANT HILL, MO. Rev. O. T. Redd left Monday for his home in Kansas City on account of illness of some members of his family...Mrs. Bell Hunley of Holden snent a few days visiting her sister. ...Mrs. Mollie Wilson accompanied her little nephew, Clarence Berry, to Kansas City. ...Mrs. Cora Phenix and daughter, Mrs. Nettle Phenix Herndon of Colorado visited here last week. ...Mrs. Nora Cohon, the mother of one of Missouri's most widely known families, died last Thursday and was buried Sunday from the Baptist Church of which she was a member. ...Mrs. E. M. Cohon of St. Joseph, Rev. J. Z. and Edgar Cohon of St. Louis, Mr. Milton Cohon and wife of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mrs. M. Harte, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Kansas City and Miss Josephine Scott of Omaha and others our reporter failed to see attended the Cohon funeral. ...Mrs. Will Taylor gave a dinner for the Cohon family Sunday. ...Miss Jewel Thompson, who spent the winter in the home of Mrs. R. P. Hemley and attended School, departed for her home in Greenwood Saturday. ...Mrs. Rosa C. Gipson has been appointed by the White Cemetery Association to collect dues and secure new members among Colored citizens. LINCOLN, NEBR By W. W. Mosely Mrs. Brown, a Baptist Missionary traveling in the interest of missionaries for the Baptists of the Western States, was in the city the past week and spoke at Church Sunday night.... A missionary society was organiz at Mt. Zion Church Monday night to cooperate with Mrs. Brown in the Mission work of the Western States.... The series of meetings under the direction of Rev. J. Douglass McDuffy at the A. M. E. Church was closed Tuesday night.... Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley will be in the city next Tuesday in the interest of the Davis Club.... The Gideon Band Society held interesting programs at Mt. Zion Baptist Church every Thursday night.... Mr. Andy Baylas and John Sharp are confined at the County Farm.... Next Tuesday is Registration Day.... Decoration Day was observed quietly and it was very rainy all day.... Covenant and Communion services at Mt. Zion next Sunday.... A Grand Rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3rd Sunday in June. SLATER, MO. By Mrs. Josie Walls. The Lincoln School held its closing exercises Thursday night, May 24, at the Second Baptist Church which was crowded to its capacity with parents and visitors. Miss Athleen Walls, the efficient teacher, proved herself quite capable. Friday night the intermediate grades recited and Monday night the graduating exercises were held at the Opera House. Prof. A. C. Lewis, Principal. Prof. A. C. Maclin, Principal of Hannibal School, presented the diplomas and his address to the graduates was very eloquent...Miss Aquilia Johnson of Columbia was the guest of Miss Athleen Walls during the Commencement...Rev. R. H. Smith, our new pastor, is the man for the place...Mr. Lester Henderson and Miss T. Henderson of Marshall, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neff last week...Miss Athleen Walls is visiting friends in Colunbia...Mr. S. Young, Mrs. J. Young, Mrs. M. Woods, Mrs. P. Pryor and Mr. A. L. Pryor attended the funeral of a relative in Marshall, Mo., today. SOMETHING NEW Automobile trip to Highland Cemetery every day; back by way of Cliff Drive in the KING COLE 8 For this information call WM. H. HUBBELL Bell Phone East 2013. Home Phone, East 4349. NOTICE Remember you are never too far to deal with us. We send and ship goods throughout the United States. Phone us or write us your wants and we will do the rest. We carry a full line of everything that can be found in a first class Drug Store. Fine Manicure Sets, Combs, Brushes, Toilet Articles, Watches, Clocks, Eyeglasses, Straightening and Drying Combs, Curling Irons, Wigs, Transformations, Syringes and Hot Water Bottles, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Shampoo, Glossine, Temple Grower, Titter Salve. All kinds of Hair Growers. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. We fill and send them by parcel post or express. We carry the leading Negro Newspapers and Magazines, such as the Kansas City Sun, Chicago Defender, Indianapolis Freeman, Topeka Plaindealer, Omaha Monitor, Crisis, Kansas City Independent, Dallas Express, Boston Guardian, New York Age. Mail Orders Promptly Filled. THEO. SMITH'S DRUG STORE 1301 East 18th St. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. H. P. Main 5467 B. P. 4591 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. Quinoleum Hair Grower.....50c Quinoleum Hair Tonico.....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. KANSAS CITY MUSIC SCHOOL SIX WEEKS COURSE-BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 11 All persons desiring catalogs or wishing further information may address R. G. Jackson, Box 170 or phone: TEACHERS R. G. JACKSON, Bell phone, West 1032. MISS BUELAH DOUGLASS, Bell phone, West 2297W. MISS ARLENE JACKSON, Bell phone, West 1102W. Grows Older It Grows Better PORO For Grower That Won For Itself Over 4,000 New Patront Last Year For Details Write Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. G. St. Louis, Mo. Please mention name of this paper when writing. As It Grows Older It Grows Better A Hair Grower That Won For Itself Over 4,000 New Patront Last Year For Details Write Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. G. St. Louis, Mo. Please mention name of this paper when writing. Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting Fairing a Specialty 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 Bands, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W LOUIS via Missouri Pacific THE Modern Builders Co. A.E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty ONLY ONE 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. Mr. Wilson sells Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W As It Grow A Hair Grower 4,000 M Poro College Co., 310 Please mention Bell Phone E. 4394Y THE Moder A.E.E Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. First Out—First In Lv. Kansas City ..... 9:00 a. m. Arrive St. Louis ..... 5:30 p. m. Fast Mid-Day Service Lv. Kansas City ..... 11:10 a. m. Arrive St. Louis ..... 7:30 p. m. Direct connections for East and Southeast. Convention Night Service Lv. Kansas City ..... 10:10 p. m. Arrive St. Louis ..... 7:25 a. m. City Ticket Office, 707 Walnut St. or at Union Station Phones: Bell, Main 6740. Home, Main 6327 R. T. G. MATTHEWS, Assist. General Reservation Art or at Union Station Phone: Bell, Main 6740. Home, Main 6327 R. T. G. MATTHEWS, Assist. General Passenger Agt. Furniture New and slightly used Furniture, Stoves and Rugs One-half Price and less Buy here and S take in here and Save money. We take in old furniture. Buy here and Save money. We also take in old furniture. Very Easy Payments Auction Fund 810-12 E. 12th Stree THE EAST IND tion Furniture Comp 2 E. 12th Street Home Phone M ST INDIA HAIR G Auction Furniture Company 810-12 E. 12th Street Home Phone M. 7793 THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER A. leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfume of a thousand flowers. The best kno heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brow Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be worn for Straightening. Price, Sent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra Leaves the hair of a thousand Heavy and Bea Gray Hair to it Iron for Straight Price, Sent Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Price. Sent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. OINTER endeavor to have the best in life. When need of an undertaker and be pro- tention of inexperience and unreliable y is eliminated when you entrust your C. H. COUNTEE UNDERTAKER A POINT You endeavor to have it when in need of an u the humiliation of inexp All worry is eliminated C. H. C UND A POINTER You endeavor to have the best in life. 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 Either Phone, East 3336. LYRIC HALL FOR RENT For All Entertainments — See — --- --- C. H. HARRIS, Mgr. 1731 Lydia Ave. 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. KELLEY BEST LEY'S FLO EST Kelley Beat all PATENT KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K.C.U.S.A. AGENTS' OUTFIT. 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direction for Selling, $2. 25c Extra for Postage. Save money. We also in old furniture. Furniture Company Street Home Phone M. 7793 INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair; Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the Hair stimulates the skin, helping nature do its work. Hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm and flowers. The best known remedy for Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot lightening. Sent by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 East 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. have the best in life. Why not have an undertaker and be protected from experience and unreliable persons.ated when you entrust your work to COUNTEE UNDERTAKER --- PATRICK'S SHOE SHOP FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co 2220 Vire Street. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917 AMONG THE CHURCHES Duncan Hotel Property Bought For Use of Colored Y.M.C.A. Seventy Thousand Dollars Is Price Paid for Historic Hostelry—Will Be Turned Over to New Owners on January 1—One of the City's Greatest Necessities Filled by the Deal. THE MIDDLE STREET SHOP This property will be used as a Y. M. C. A. building for the negroes of Nashville. When properly equipped for the pur- pose, the buildings erected in several other cities for the colored Y. M. C. A., some of these costing from $150,000 to $200,000. This property will be used as a Y. M. C. A. building for the negroes of Nashville. When properly equipped for the pur- pose, the buildings erected in several other cities for the colored Y. M. C. A., some of these costing from $150,000 to $200,000. HOME FROM AFRICA. Bishop I. N. Rose, of the A. M. E. Church, and Rev. L. G. Jordan, secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Baptist Church, have returned from a trip to Africa. Their reports are interesting and highly encouraging, in view of the disasters that have been visited upon the people by reason of the world-wide war. Both are energetic workers for Christ, and are doing a mint of good in lifting the veil from the eyes of the unrighteous. They possess the true missionary spirit, which, after all, is the essential element of the Master's ministry. Duncan House For Use Seventy Thousand Dollars In Over to New Owner This property will be used as a Y. pose. it will compare favorably with the costing from $150,000 to $200,000. The Duncan hotel has been purchased by the board of directors of the Nashville Young Men's Christian association for the colored men's branch, Y. M. C. A. The price for the building was $70,000. Thus what has long been considered one of Nashville's greatest needs—a modern association building for the conservation, physical and social salvation of the young negro men and boys of the city—will be realized. The Duncan is to be turned over to its new owners on January 1. In securing this property for the negroes Nashville has taken her place along with other cities throughout the country, as a widespread interest in the welfare of colored men and boys has resulted in providing for Young Men's Christian association buildings in many cities. Some of these are Atlanta, Baltimore, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and New York. The local colored branch has done its work for the past five years under the supervision of the Nashville Y. M. C. A., and the board of directors of the Nashville association has been fully advised at all times as to the progress of the work by the Nashville colored men. In none of the cities named is there a better spirit manifested on the part of its colored people than in this city, and an indication of the seriousness and earnestness of the local leaders is the establishment of modern building of this kind for their race it will be recalled that when the Nashville colored people held their campaign some months ago to help provide such a building, the local colored men gave each $1,000 in cash and another $100. This record has not been equaled in any of the many cities in which campaigns have been conducted for the colored men. Négrees to Raise Money for Remodeling. It is said, and is generally recognized throughout the country, that Nashville negrees are progressive, intelligent, and because of the great advantages along edu- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a high collar. He is wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is a plain, light color.]] Chairman Colored Y. M. C. A. committee of board of directors of Nashville Y. M. C. A. ALLEN CHAPEL. (By Delia Mosee.) The inclement weather kept many from hearing the fine sermon delivered by Dr. Thomas, the minister to the graduating nurses of the City hospital, last Sunday morning. The evening sermon was also delivered by Dr. Thomas. The City Missionary Society is doing an excellent work among the unfortunate babies born at the City hospital. Tuesday night class grows steadily in attendance, likewise the Sunday school and Christian Endeavors. The first Sunday in June is Hotel Property of Colored Is Price Paid for Historic H rers on January 1—One of the accessities Filled by the Deal!. M. C. A. building for the negroes of Nashville the buildings erected in several other cities for cational lines here are considered the equal, if not a higher, type of citizenry than in perhaps any other city of its size. They may be counted on to do their full duty towards helping themselves, and the colored people propose to raise sufficient money among themselves to make possible the remodeling of the Duncan hotel property in order to meet the requirements of the Y. M. C. A. service. The board of directors of the Nashville association will have direct supervision over the colored men's branch, which will be operated on such a business basis as will insure the minimum of expense with the maximum of revenue consistent with its service and mission. Receipts from membership fees, room rents, etc., must be supplemented by a modest annual subscription budget. It is planned to ask the citizens of Nashville during the month of February to provide the money which will be necessary to pay for the Duncan property, and with the additional sum which the colored people themselves will contribute, it is hoped to claim the conditional gift of $25,000 which Julius Rosenwald, a Hebrew philanthropist of Chicago, has offered to give to Nashville. Nashville Negroes Are Asset to City. That the negroes are an asset to Nashville is generally admitted by those who have kept up with the progress of that race. An evidence of that fact is shown when it is realized that: 1. Nashville is the center of educational and religious influence among the negroes of the south. 2. Five leading negro institutions of learning are located in Nashville. These schools have a teaching force of 162. They enroll more than 400 students each year, the largest in the world in the world is in Nashville. The largest arts college for negroes in the world is in Nashville. The largest own property valued at $300,000. These publishing houses employ regularly 300 skilled workmen. They send literature to 2,000,000 people in all parts of the world. The largest own property valued at $300,000. Note that it is worth while to encourage the negroes in their efforts to make better and more useful citizens in the community. On the other hand, it may be clearly useful. The negroes are also a liability, as indicated below: 1. The death rate among negroes in Nashville is 23.36, nearly three per day. The white death rate is 14.32. The death rate among whites is 19.16 months of 1916 there were 1,639 male arrests among the negroes in Nashville, nearly 17 per day. 3. There is not a public place in Nashville where negroes can secure a bath, a kitchen, a wholesome meal with desirable surroundings. 4. There are 35,000 negroes in Nashville. The negro boy and young man face taintations more fierce with safeguards much fewer than those of the white young man. The negro boy and young man affect the white, as well as the colored, face, and must not be permitted to continue. In providing this building for the colored men and boys it is proposed to contribute to the solution of the problem of housing, health, education, moral influence and religious training of the members of that race. The program of service is here indicated: 1. Housing. Sleeping accommodations will be provided for young men away from home in keeping with the ap- Home Sunday. A special sermon will be delivered with special music by the choir. All are invited to attend. ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH. The services were well attended Sunday. The pastor preached an inspiring sermon in the morning on "The Believers' Triumph." Sunday School at 2:30 and B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 o'clock were both well attended. At 8:00 o'clock the pastor preached a glorious sermon on "Successful Prayer." Last Wednesday evening prayer meeting was well attended. The members are becoming more interested in this service and we trust that in the future y Bought Y. M. C. A. Hostelry—Will Be Turned City's Greatest Ne- proved plan of the modern Y. M. C. A. These rooms will (a) supplement the present school dermitories which are inadequate and entirely unsatisfactory; (b) provide a place for colored boys and young men coming to the city, with safe, moral conditions; (c) furnish accommodations for transient negro young men such as are now absolutely lacking. 2. Health. The fact of physical deterioration of the negro amid urban conditions is coming to be pretty generally known. Recent developments in Nashtrille prove beyond question the closeness of the relation between the physical condition of our negroes and the health of our white population. A Y. M. C. A. gymnasium with baths, gymnasium and a program of physical development and sex education will make large contributions to this problem. 3. Education. Evening educational classes in practical branches will be provided. The need for supplemental and in-person classes in the village is practically unlimited. Some negro Y. M. C. A.'s in other cities have found the class in automobile school aide to tax the capacity of the building. What chauffeur know and how did learn it? 4. Moral Influence. If it is true that our white young men need such a place of residence, and who doubts it how much greater is the need to those whose safeguards are fewer and whose temptations are more fierce. The Y. M. C. A. will provide a wholesome place for a social program that will be attractive and a moral influence that is invigorating. 5. Religious Training. The prime purpose of the Young Men's Christian association is to provide religious meetings and personal evangelism provided by the Y. M. C. A. presents the strongest program yet discovered for the hardest religious task world knows; i.e. the reaching of boys and young men, whether white or colored. A. B. Chairman of the committee of management of the colored men's branch, who attended the local negroes campaign, informs when the local negroes subscribed $23,000 for a negro Y. M. C. A. building. The Tennessee and American. the Wednesday evening prayer meeting attendance will be equal to the Sunday attendance. Mrs. Bertha Hayes, our Sunday School Superintendent, who has been ill, is somewhat better at this writing. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Last Sunday seemed somewhat a day of gloom spiritually. The funeral of Dr. and Mrs. Bacote's baby was held at 9 a. m. from the home, and the funeral of Sister Fretz at 1 p. m. from the church. The church sends its heartfelt sympathy to all of the bereaved relatives. In the morning services were conducted by the Rev. Samuel Pryor of Memphis, Tenn., who preached an able sermon on "Is There Any God Equal to Our God?" In the evening Rev. Perry preached a beautiful sermon on "The Rites of God's Grace." There were three additions to the Church. The Mission Circle is hold- 1308-1310 Grand Ave. Special Sale of REFRIGER ALL STEEL BEDS ALL SLEEPING SPRINGS Come today, Monday and Ave Furniture 1318-1310 Terms the m Famous use and r 1308-1310 Grand Ave. of REFRIGERATORS All this week WEEL BEDS SLEEPING PORCH BEDS SPRINGS AND MATRESSES today, Monday and Tuesday of next Week Avery Furniture co. 1318-1310 Grand Ave. Terms the most reasonable amous Chefs use and recommend I-H Special Sale of REFRIGERATORS All this week ALL STEEL BEDS ALL SLEEPING PORCH BEDS SPRINGS AND MATRESSES Come today, Monday and Tuesday of next Week FLOUR For baking bread, biscuits and cakes they say it is unequalled because of its purity, food value and deliciousness. A less expensive flour is Spread-Eagle War Flour, which is very nutritious but not quite as white and aristocratic as I-H flour. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. KANSAS CITY, U. S. A. A Great Economy Event at a Tim OVER-STOCKED Economy Event at a Time When Economy Means So Much! -STOCKED SALE at Kansas City's Greatest Shoe Store SPRING FOOTWEAR Bands of Pairs of the Smartest Boots for Women at Saving of $2 to $7 Per Pair Note These Exceptional Values: Thousands of Pairs of the Smartest Boots for Women at Saving of $2 to $7 Per Pair Note These Exceptional Values: m's Booteries 1025 Main St Abram's Booteries 1025 Main St. ing interesting sessions every Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. During the regular monthly business meeting last Friday night several items of important business were transacted. Tickets are now on sale for the dedication of the new pipe organ which will occur Monday night, June 11. When you want it Where you want it As you want it Franklin's, 1309 E. 18th St. Bell Grand 2988. 1308-1310 Grand Ave. $15.00 High Shoes reduced to $8.95 $12.50 High Shoes reduced to $7.95 $ 7.50 High Shoes reduced to $4.95 $10.00 High Shoes reduced to $5.95 $ 5.00 Sport Shoes reduced to $2.95 Up to $7.50 Pumps, broken lots reduced to $3.95 $ 4.00 Sport Shoes reduced to $1.95 Mail Orders Given Careful Attention and Sent Prepaid THE KANSASCITYSUN 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 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .75 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES, $2.00 PER INCH PER MONTH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. U. S. NEWSPAPER LAWS. Below is the law in regard to newspapers: First—Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue their subscription. Second—If the subscriber orders discontinuance of periodical the publisher may continue to send the same until arrears are paid. Third—if a subscriber neglects or refuses to take the periodicals from the postoffice to which they have been directed he is held responsible till he has settled his bill and ordered the paper discontinued. Fourth—If the subscriber moves to other places without informing the publisher and the paper is sent to the former direction, they are held responsible. EDITORIALS What we need now is not so much advice as to how to die. We shall all die of stagnation unless we accept the best advice on how to live. In these days of strenuous national anxiety with so many details of governmental policy to be worked out it is more and more apparent each day that the Republican party with its record for doing things is sadly needed at the front. You ask, "Where do the gamblers get the big rolls of money?" Why, from the foolish laboring men who work all week, receive their pay and try to beat the game which the gamblers have been planning against them. The wives and children then become the losers. The continued race riots in East St. Louis, while a disgrace no matter from what cause, may be due in part at least to the injudiciousness too common among a certain class of Colored people who come up from the South with false ideals of social opportunities. The man or woman who will not work should be the social outcast. Such persons can only live by dishonesty and dishonesty has no limitations, always including roguery, intemperance, adultery and home-breaking. These, not the color of the skin, are the standing menacings of our people. The Sun is in receipt of a communication from Mrs. Alice Dugged Carey stating that Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga., was safe but that the Fain Haven hospital was burned down, also that she lost one house in the great fire which destroyed so much property there a few days ago, also that the Colored people were treated well by the authorities. EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN SEE BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR FU- TURE NEGRO BUSINESS. Success Demands Closer Attention and Larger Business Knowledge. May 1, ultimo, marks the close of my sixth year in the real estate business in Greater Kansas City, and I take great pleasure in thanking both the urban and rural population for the support sustained me since 1911. At that time I made a two-weeks preliminary canvass, for advertising purpose, that enabled me to sell $20,000 worth of property that year. In the years that have followed, I have been gratified with the confidence placed in me, and have found that Negro business will grow more proportionately in the future as the Negro business man applies himself strictly to business, learns to be absolutely frank and honest in his opinions, and above all acquires a broader and more organized knowledge of business. The fact stands out that the business is to be had. During my next fiscal year, I expect to do a bigger business in farms and suburban land, and to that end, am increasing my list of desirable properties. Remember that VAUHAN'S VALUES are "worth investigating." Bell, West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kans. CHEAP JOHN'S PLACE New and second hand goods bought, sold and exchanged. Bell Phone, East 3851. 2224 Vine St Betty & Sam's Little Corner A —That it's an ill wind that blows nobody good. Selah. —That for real success every man must be his own self-starter. —That Commencement week will make some hearts sad and some glad. —That the girl with bright eyes and striped hosiery always makes a fellow feel patriotic. —That things are happening thick and fast in this old town every day now. —That the man who wishes to preserve his health had better let "stewed chickens" and "pickled peaches" alone. Yes indeed, brother. —That it would never do for some of those women with beautiful forms to be seen with their corsets off. —That a good front doesn't always mean solid backing behind it. —That some of these Kansas City women are quicker on the trigger than a professional bank robber. They'll kill you sure. —That every school boy and girl now that school is over should be put to work industriously in the garden. Rooms to Rent FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room. 1514 East Seventeenth street. For Rent—Modern rooms, nice location, 2631 Highland. Bell phone, East 4139M. A. G. Nelson. For Rent—Three room cottage, furnished, $15.00. Address The Kansas City Sun Office, 1803 E. 18th St. or call Bell phone East 999. FOR RENT—2323 Highland avenue. Five-room cottage, $15; 2424 Flora, 4 rooms, 1st fl. $12. Good lot for garden at each place. Bell phone, Grand 1766W. 2400 Paseo, J. D. Bowser. For Rent—5-room apartment, 2417 Highland avenue; strictly modern, four closets, combination stove, locker and laundry. Janitor service. Call Bell Phone, East 2941. For Sale—Bargain, 20 acres, 9 miles west of Kansas City, near station, public road, 4-room house, stable, etc. Good place for garden or other crops, fine for poultry. A bargain at $1,800. Half cash, balance time. Address C, Sun Office, 1803 E. 18th St. 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. 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. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1917 Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BAKERIES. MRS. SUSIE OWENS, 2331 Vine street, Bell phone, East 5017. BARBER SHOPS. LABORING MEN'S BARBER SHOP, W. F. O'Bonnon, Prop., 558 Grand avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, Poro Hair Dresser, 1714 E. 13th Street. Bell phone, East 3610J. MRS. SUSIE P. GIPSON, 1725 Michi- gan avenue, Poro hair dresser. Bell phone, East 3058J. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair Dresser, 2732 Highland avenue. Bell phone, East 1346W. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 Wood- land. XX Century Hair Dresser. Bell phone, E. 5469W. MRS. DELILAM M. S. DOTTREY, 1102 Highland avenue. Poro Hair Dressers. Bell Phone East 4151-J. MRS. F. A. COOK, Poro Hair Dresser, 1226 Vine street. Bell phone, E. 2820. CAFES. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th. Bell Phone, E. 2214. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th street. Bell phone, East 618. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 19th and Vine streets. Bell Phone, East 559. Home Phone, East 4132. DRESS MAKING. MRS. W. I. COLLEY, experienced dressmaker, 911 Michigan Ave. Bell phone, East 5326. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E. Ninth. Bell phone, East 272. LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M. 58, Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone, M58, Bell phone Main 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 511 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. Ninth street, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone, Main 6248R. PHOTOGRAPHERS. J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East Eighteenth street. Bell phone, E. 91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. SQUARE DEAL REALTY & INVESTMENT CO., Samuel R. Hopkins, President; M. E. Olden, Secretary and Treasurer; C. R. Groves, General Manager. 1315 E. 18 Street.—Bell Phone, Grand 317. COLORED PEOPLES INVESTMENT CO., Solomon Smith, Pres., 2122 Vine St. Bell Phone, East 1011. Home Phone, East 4011. A B C EMPLQYMENT 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. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, Nineteenth and Vine streets. Both Phones, East 4349. I. G. OLIVER, 415 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Bell Phone, West 4183. H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence avenue. Bell phone Main 3398W. Home phone Main 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia avenue Bell phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. Williams Investment Co. We have for sale in a desirable location a 4 room house and lot, 1428 Spruce. Price $1,400. At 2325 Euclid a splendid 6 room frame, modern and in good condition. White people moving out of neighborhood will sell for $1,600. Terms to suit. Modern brick near 15th street car line. See Williams Realty Co. for a bargain. For rent, a modern flat, 2008 East 14th street. From now to October 1, $25.00 per month; from October 1 to January 1, $32.50 per month. WILLIAMS INVESTMENT CO. 1704 East Twelfth Street. Home Phone, East 1415. Tents. For information about either matter, call A. G. Nelson, clerk and deputy in charge. Bell phone, East 4139M, residence, 2631 Highland ave., Mrs. J. Abernathy, Worthy Guardian, or Mrs. Sadie Dimery, assistant. (Contest starts June 1 and concludes with the awarding of prizes July 20. FIRST IN PEACE! FIRST IN WAR! American Woodmen Now Paying Premiums for Members Who Go to War. In the six months of work done in Kansas City, the American Woodmen have issued fraternal insurance policies aggregating over $80,000. Its growth has been phenomenal in this city, and yet not so great as where its record for prompt payment of claims has been often remonstrated. In order to make a showing in keeping with the importance of our city, the local camp is entering upon a great log rolling contest for membership, awarding as prizes free railroad transportation to Denver, Colorado, in August, where the national assembly meeting will be held. It is also making most of the added interest this contest will arouse, by now' establishing the children's department, known as The Denver trip, with its mountains, to say nothing of meeting men of national repute at the national gathering, will be a prize worth working for, and not only old members, but new ones who just now take their first steps in Woodcraft, will work with a will to win, especially as it is the fixed policy of Woodcraft to share with the members.whatever initiation returns come from new memberships. Duding this contest, the initiation fee will be $3.00, and policies are issued up to $2,00, paying also for sickness, total disability, old age, accident and burial. M. MYERS MANTS TAILOR MAN KATZ, Mgr. MADE TO ORDER A Specialty. Suits Cleaned, Pressed, Repaired 7 W HOME, EAST 2192 12th Street, Kansas City, Mo. CE REALTY CO. Special line of lasing and Exchanging state racting, such as REMODELING, PAPERING and best workmanship and material furnished. cell phone, Main 4464. M. MYER MERCHANTS T HERMAN KATZ SUITS MADE TO Ladies' and Gent's Work a Specialty. Suits Cle BELL, EAST 1667 W HO 1518 East 12th Street, Kansas SERVICE REALT Aside from our special line of Selling, Renting, Leasing and Exchange All kinds of Real Estate We do general Contracting, such as BUILDING, REMODELING, PA PAINTING Best workmanship am 826 East 10th St. Bell phone, Main 446 THE NEW STYLES ARE IN THIS BOOK FREE TO COLORED WOMEN M. MYERS MERCHANTS TALK SHERMAN KATZ, Mgr. ITS MADE TO ORIG T's Work a Specialty. Suits Cleaned, Pr EAST 1667 W HOME, EAST 618 East 12th Street, Kansas City, M SERVICE REALTY C our special line of cutting, Leasing and Exchanging Real Estate General Contracting, such as READING, REMODELING, PAPERING UNTING—— Best workmanship and mater th St. Bell phone, Main 4464. STYLES ARE IN THIS BOOK EE TO COLORED WOMEN SERVICE REALTY CO. Aside from our special line of Selling, Renting, Leasing and Exchanging All kinds of Real Estate We do general Contracting, such as BUILDING, REMODELING, PAPERING and PAINTING Best workmanship and material furnished. 826 East 10th St. Bell phone, Main 4464. This beautiful book shows styles of the very best quality creole hair, that is guaranteed to stand combing and washing the same as your own. We are the largest manufacturers and importers of this hair and can sell you the best creole hair obtainable at prices lower than you pay elsewhere for cheap and inferior hair. 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What we manufacture: Criterion GROWER Criterion TEMPLE GROWER Criterion PRESSING OIL Criterion 71711F CURE Criterion SHAMPOO Criterion HAIR TONIC Criterion BEAUTY CREAM Criterion SKIN BLEACH Criterion SHAMPOO Criterion GROWER Criterion HAIR TONIC Criterion BEAUTY CREAM Criterion SKIN BLEACH Criterion 71711F CURE Write today for agents' price list, literatures and information. Ex for same. Criterion Hair and Toilet Preparation Co 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone E. 1358 W. KANSAS and Toilet Preparation Company KANSAS CITY, MO Write today for agents' price list, literatures and information. Enclose stamps for same. Criterion Hair and Toilet Preparation Company 2533 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone E. 1358 W. KANSAS CITY, MO CITY NEWS CIT See Geo. W. Little before buying a monument and save money. Wanted—Children to care for by the day or week. 1514 E. 10th street. BeH phone, East 1147J. Mrs. Katie Holman of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. Etta Kenyon are spending a few days in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. S. P. Douglass, Past Grand Master of Pueblo, Colo., was a caller at the Sun office last week. Miss Cozetta Kingsberry, who has been teaching at Sapulpa, Okla., returned to the city this week. FOR SALE—Oak buffet, finely finished, almost new, $10; 4015 Locust street. Mrs. Nellie E. Young, 3412 E. 21st street, left Thursday evening for a visit to her home, Houston, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, 1412 E. 24th street, entertained last Sunday at dinner Mr. Richard Berry, manager of St. Louis Giants. Mrs. Anna C. Taylor was called to the bedside of her niece, Mrs. Anna C. Goode, of Beaman, Mo., who is very ill. Mrs. J. L. Craw, wife of the able pastor of the First M. E. Church of Los Angeles, Calif., attended the commencement at Western University this week. Mrs. Sophia Jackson, 617 East 16th street, who has been confined to her home for three weeks with a broken ankle, hopes to be out again soon. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boggs, 1700 East 10th street, announce the birth of a baby girl, born Monday, May 28, weighing 8 pounds. They have given her the name of Edna Theron. Mr. Clarence Ruby received the sad news of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. Will H. Dixon, of New York, who died at the residence of his mother, 5440 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Ben Thomas has gone to Chicago, Ill., to attend the graduating exercises of the Chicago University where her son, Earl D. Thomas, graduates this year. The Sun is in receipt of a communication from Mr. Geo. C. Cole stating that his daughter, Mrs. Anne Cole Goode, passed away May 29 at 8:30 p. m. CARD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank all those friends who so kindly assisted and sympathized with us at the death of our baby, Wendell Lange Bacote, Friday, May 25. REV. and MRS. S. W. BACOTE. Mrs. Lee Anna Shannon of Butter, Mont., is visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Crews, 2624 Highland avenue, this week. Mrs. Shannon has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Reynolds, of Carrollton, Mo., who has been quite ill but is improving nicely. A CLASS OF 300 Is ordered by Eureka Royal Palace of the Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem of Kansas City, Mo. in the next thirty days. All M. E. Q.'s and M. N. K.'s will put forth their best efforts along this line. General initiation will take place Saturday night, June 30. Initiation team: Col T. Benton J. Robinson; Son, F. A. Turner; Daughters, Amanda Bond, Mattie Burnes, Lillian B. Smith, and Son Thomas Hawkins, at our hall corner Independence and Forest avenues. The team will begin work at 8:30 o'clock p. m., so take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends of the Lincoln High school, the Junior club, the Teachers and Chorus for the beautiful floral offerings and sympathy shown us in our great sorrow the loss of our beloved daughter and siter, Helen Clasay, who departed this life April 3, 1917. MRS. EMMA SMITH, mother; EUGENE NEAL. Mr. W. H. Owens, for many years head waiter at the Savoy Hotel and one of our best known citizens, died after a lingering illness last Sunday and was buried Tuesday from Allen Chapel of which he was a member under the auspices of McKinley Lodge, K. of P., of which he had been Chancellor Commander for a number of years. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. Thomas, assisted by Rev. W. C. Williams of Ebenezer. There were many beautiful floral of ferings. A. B. Mr. J. J. Allen, the genial and hustling District Superintendent of the Clover Leaf Insurance Company, who has more than made good in the insurance business. COLORED MEN AND WOMEN WANTED! If you have a common education, lots of ambition and energy; and if you are real anxious to go in business for yourself where your income will not be limited I would like to talk with you. Common labor is absolutely honest but too many of our men and women who are qualified to make more money in business are satisfied doing manual labor. Lots of people are making from $50 to $60 per month selling insurance as a side line. CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO., J. J. Allen, Dist. Mgr., 1507 E. 18th St. Bell, East 2766 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother er, Mrs. Bettie Jordan, who passed away one year ago June 4, 1916. Sleep on, dear Mother, and take thy rest, The God of mercy knows what's best. The loss to us, though deep and sad, The gain to you has made us glad. We miss your presence from us, dear Yet still to us you are so near. We hope to meet you with the blest Where the weary are at rest. Sadly missed by Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Mrs. B: O. Crane, Daughters. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their many kindnesses and for the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. Julia Smith. Mrs. Minor Koutsoubas, Mrs. Anna Fields-Blake, Mrs. Josephine Jones. Dr. L. L. Shelton, 2432 Vine Street announces to his many friends and patrons that he will be absent from the city for about three weeks on a visit to his parents, occasioned by the ill health of his father. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Miles, who departed this life one year ago, May 21, 1916. Oh our dearest, fondest mother since you have passed away. It seems that it is not a year but only yesterday; Whene'er we speak your loving name our eyes with tears are wet. Oh. Mother, how we loved you and love cannot forget. The Lord took you from us, it was His Holy will, And left in our hearts a vacancy which no one can fill; But in our saddest moments one hapy thought holds sway; We will meet you again, dear Mother and be happy some sweet day. Devoutedly, ANNA RUBEY, JAMES KELLEY, Daughter and son One of the delightful surprises of the past, week was the marriage of Miss Charlotte Williams, the lovable daughter of Mrs. Sallie Williams, of 2634 Highland avenue, to Mr. William Claybrooks, for many years one of the valued and trusted employees of the Western Newspaper Union. Not even the immediate friends of the family were aware of the fact that this important event was to take place and Miss Charlotte got ahead of her many friends and neighbors by having the event over before they were apprized of it. They are both popular members of the Vine Street Baptist Church and have a multitude of friends who will be pleased at this happy event. They will make their home with their mother at 2634 Highland avenue and The Sun joins with their myriad friends in wishing them many happy returns and quite a few "little troubles." THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917. KANSAS CITY, KAS. (By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson.) Lucille Sims, of 2042 N. 3d street, is ill. Mr. Sam Ferguson, 1036 Freeman avenue, is ill. Mr. J. D. Gatewood of 655 Winona avenue, is improving nicely. Mr. John W. Jones, one of our prom- inent undertakers, is ill. Mrs. Bertha Johnson, 629 Winona, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. R. F. Nolan spent three days at Macon City, Mo., last week on business. Mr. J. E. Wilson left last Sunday for Los Vegas, New Mexico, to make her home with her mother. Mrs. R. Leon Hill of Boonville, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. R. F. Nolan at 344 Greely avenue. The First A. M. E. church gave a three days' bazaar which was a grand success. Miss Rebecca Johnson of Beatrice, Neb., attended the funeral of John Butler, Sr., of 1043 Freeman avenue. Mrs. W. W. Ball of 1035 Freeman avenue, has moved to her beautiful new home, 1052 Freeman avenue. Rev. D. A. Holmes preached the Baccalaureate sermon for the students at the Industrial School at Topeka, Kan., last Sunday. Misses Gladys and Lulu Carson of Leavenworth, Kas., were the guests of their cousin, Mrs. Ed Logan, Sunday, at 1135 N. Jersey avenue. Mr. John Butler, Sd., 1043 Freeman avenue, departed this life Thursday, May 24, at 9:15 a.m. He was a faithful Christian and highly respected. He leaves a wife, brother, eight sons and four daughters, as well as a host of friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. A. G. Holder, 202 Stewart avenue, has remodeled their home and added electric lights and built a beautiful china closet in the dining room. Rev. George McNeal celebrated his 24th anniversary of the pastorate of his church and a glorious time was spent. The usual services were held at the Metropolitan church. Rev. D. Paiper delivered a soul-stirring sermon in the morning. Rev. Malekalbo filled the pulpit at the evening service and preached a very instructive sermon. At 2 p. m. the Thanksgiving services of the U. B. F. & S. M. T.'s were held and the sermon was preached by the Grandmaster, Rev. George McNeal The services were impressive. There were nine conversions. Ola Kane, a pupil in the fifth grade of Stowe School, was awarded a $10 prize by the Street Railway Co. for the best composition on Safety First, written by any pupil in the fifth grade in the city. There being two such prizes speaks well of their work. Beatrice Hughes, a pupil of the second grade of Stowe School, received honorable mention as did also Godfrey Pleasant, a pupil of the seventh grade at Dunbar School. 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. Plain of Damascus. The fertile plain in which Damascus is situated is about 30 miles in diameter and is due to the river Barada, which is probably the Abana of Scripture. Two other streams, the Wady Helbon, on the north, and the Awaj on the south, increase this fertility and these two contend for the honor of representing the Pharpar, the other Scriptural stream. We've Noticed It. Make the best of things as they are. The big-mouthed man can't improve his looks by eating green persimmons. Virtue. Virtue is like precious odors—most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed—Francis Bacon. When Wisdom Comes. Of course, Age is wise—but the wisdom comes of looking backward. Springfield Youth Probably the Youngest Soldier in American Army at Present. JOPLIN BUYS LIBERTY BONDS Commissioners of City Appropriate $55,000 From the Various City Funds for the Purpose. With Battery F, Sixth Artillery, Douglas, Ariz., is Private E. F. Hannah, Jr., 13 years old, and E. F. Hannah, Sr., of Springfield, claims he is the father of the youngest American soldier. About six weeks ago young Hannah applied and was accepted at the Springfield recruiting station. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks. His father secured his release. The next day the youth ran away and went to Tulsa. A relative saw him at the recruiting office there. The result was his return to Springfield. May 1 young Hannah disappeared. Recently his father received a message saying he was an artilleryman. "I'll make no attempt to get him back now," Hannah said. "I guess he is the kind the army needs, even if he lacks five years of the required age." The city of Joplin, after three years of commission government, had so much money in its treasury that the commissioners voted to subscribe for $50,000 worth of the Liberty Loan bonds. The police department appropriated $3,000 from its relief fund and the fire department $2,000 from its relief fund for a similar purchase. Each of the funds was created under commission rule. When the commissioners took charge three years ago there was only a little more than $5,000 in the general fund, from which all expenses of a general nature are paid. Lightning Killed Montgomery Man. During a thunderstorm at Jonesburg, near Montgomery, lightning struck George Nelson's barn, killing Ed Wells. Nelson also was injured but will recover. Rage Fatal to Missourian Emery Engle, 22 years old, quarreled with his wife and while in a fage beat a shotgun over a fence. The weapon was discharged and the charge took effect in his abdomen and he died ten minutes later. --- Missouri to Have "Can Day" "Can Conservation Day" has been declared in Missouri for Friday, June 22. Jewell Mayes, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has sent out a statewide appeal urging that every glass can, every wide-mouthed bottle, every stoneware or crockery or porcelain vessel that can be sealed with a top, or a cork, or a wooden plug, or paraffin or sealing wax, be recovered and put in shape to be "food cartridges." The increase of canning clubs is urged also. Epworth League Meet at McCredie. H. B. McIntyre of Fulton, president of the Epworth League for the Mexico district, announced that the annual convention will be held at McCredie on June 19 and 20. Missouri Bankers Elect. Officers were elected at the closing session of the Missouri Bankers' Association at St. Joseph as follows: W. B. Sanford, Springfield, president; F. T. Hodgedon, Hannibal, vice president; W. L. Buechle, Kansas City, treasurer; W. F. Keyser, Sedalia, secretary; E. P. Neef, Sedalia, assist antit secretary. Three Killed by Train. John Dowling, Edward Carroll and James Ryan, all farmers, were instantly killed recently four miles north of Hannibal, when struck by Burlington Passenger Train No. 15, St. Louis to Minneapolis. The men were riding in a farm wagon and failed to hear the approaching train as they attempted to cross the track. Physician Died on Way Home. Dr. L. A. Todd, a member of St. Joseph board of health, died on an interurban car, en route from Kansas City to St. Joseph. He went to Kansas City in the afternoon to be treated for an effection of the ear and died near Camden Point on his way home. He was 45 years old. Mrs. Elizabeth Rider, 75 years old, obtained a divorce at Springfield recently. William Rider, 78, of Aurora, was the defendant. Mrs. Rider said they were married two years ago and were happy for nine months. Then she said, Rider wanted her to sell her property and they separated. Widow of Ex-Justice Dies. News was received in St. Louis recently of the death in Greenville, Miss., of Mrs. Theodesia W. Valliant, widow of Chief Justice Valliant of the Missouri supreme court, and a great granddaughter of President Zachary Taylor. Comrade of McKinley Dead Conrade of McKinley Dead John McGregor, who belonged to the same Ohio company of which President McKinley was a member during the Civil War, is dead at Hannibal. He was 81 years old. Our June First Sales on Hot Weather Needs Summer Furniture Apparel Summer Draperies Footwear Garden Implements Dry Goods Etc. Etc. Etc. Peoples' Drug Store Peoples' Drug Store Northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and the Paseo For twelve years we have served you. We have never substituted nor given you an inferior article. We carry everything in the Drug line; all the latest and best toilet articles. 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Its Pathe Discs are all double-faced—including all operatic selections. It has a perfect Tone-Control device for expression and volume. In Playing Pathe Discs There are no Needles to Change—No Metal Points to Dig Into and Ruin the Surface of the Records. St. Louis Grand Jury Charges Rolla Legislator With Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. Frank H. Farris, Rolla, lawyer and Democratic house leader of the last legislature, and Ray Cummins, former secretary of the Police Relief Association, were indicted by the grand jury at St. Louis in the investigation of the collection of a large fund to obtain the passage of the bill in the last legislature to increase the pay of the police there. Farris, by reason of his party position as floor leader and his powerful personal ability, completely dominated all important legislation considered by the legislature which adjourned in March. The Police Pay Bill, increasing the pay of St. Louis policemen $10 a month, was introduced by Representative John H. Moroney of St. Louis and its passage was made possible by the vote of the almost solid Democratic majority, with a scattering of Republican votes. The indictments against Farris and Cummins followed the indictments recently of James Mackay, also of Rolla, who is known to have made a lengthy and detailed statement to the grand jury. In interviews he told of coming to St. Louis, representing himself as the agent for a prominent law maker, and suggesting the raising of a fund "to see the bill through." Farris, over long distance telephone from his home in Rolla, denied any knowledge of the fund to aid the police bill. "There is no truth in the charge," he said. "I will be in court. I want the public to be fair to me and suspend judgment until I can prove the falsity of the charge." CLAY COUNTY BONDS VALID Under Recent Decision of Supreme Court It can now Proceed to Build Highways. Clay county now can go ahead with its 14% million dollar rock road project. The state supreme court has upheld the contention of the county that a bond issue to that amount was legal, according to a telegram from the clerk of the court to J. S. Sinurall, Liberty, attorney. The plan is for 262 miles of rock road connecting Liberty and Excelsior Springs, as well as Smithville, Holt, Kearney and Missouri City, with Kansas City. The bond issue was voted by a two thirds majority June 24, 1916. Then obstructionists started litigation. The county court made a test by applying for a mandamus to compel George Hackmann, state auditor, to register the bond issue. Opposition was on the ground that the bonds would bring the county's indebtness above the constitutional limit. It is now up to the county court to issue the bonds. The commercial club at Excelsior Springs, where the rock road movement originated, held a jubilation meeting the other night to celebrate the supreme court's action. Speakers said work should start immediately, as there had been a delay of almost a year already. The Clay County Court has opened negotiations with the federal government as to the Hawes Law, granting federal aid to road construction to counties that merit it. Fulton Minister's Wife Dies. Mrs. Lura Lee Scarborough, 45 years old, the wife of the Rev. W. L. Scarborough, pastor of the Methodist church, died at Fulton the other morning. A Lebanon Bank Closed The doors of the Bank of Lebanon, an institution with a capital and surplus of $70,000, were closed recently. A notice was posted stating that the bank was in the hands of the state bank commissioners. L O O E. Buys War Bonds. Miriam lodge No. 129, I. O. O. F., of Bethany, has voted to subscribe $1,000 to the Liberty loan. This is the first Liberty loan subscription in that section. Missouri Editors to Aid Bonds. To build sentiment for a greater food production and conservation, to aid in the sale of liberty bonds, and in the increasing of the strength of army and navy were some of the projects to which Missouri newspaper men dedicated themselves at the meeting of the Missouri Press Association, in session at Columbia. Athletes Join the Colors The Springfield Normal School lost four of its star athletes when, led by Coach A. W. Briggs, the boys went to the naval recruiting station here and enlisted. The new sailors are Horace Robbins, Ralph Sheets, Chester Cartwright and Finis Engleman. A large number of Normal athletes have joined the colors and sports will be crippled next fall. Davis Heads Knights Templar. William K. Davis of West Plains was elected grand commander of the Missouri grand commandery, Knights Templar, at the close of the annual conclave at Springfield. Columbia is selected for the next convention. 1308-1310 GrandAve. An enthusiastic citizens' meeting was held at the city hall in Centralia recently and an organization was perfected to hold a patriotic demonstration on June 5. By following the custom of acquiring your summer necessities from our all-embracing JUNE FIRST SALES you annually satisfy your hot weather needs without noticing the expense. Attractive pricings on Summer Furniture Apparel Summer Draperies Footwear Garden Implements Dry Goods Etc. Etc. Etc. Mery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Peoples' Drug Store neast 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. Emery,Bird,Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 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Bureigh the distinguished composer of songs at a meeting in the First Congregational Church, held under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Moorfield Storey of Boston, the national president of the association, presided; the presentation being made by Hon. Wesley L. Jones, United States Senator from Washington. The Spingarn Medal is awarded annually to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor. Harry T. Burleigh, the winner of the medal for 1916, is a composer whose songs have for two or three seasons past been sung by a list of prominent singers which would make any composer's mouth water, from John McCormack to Kitty Cheatham. One song, "Deep River," has probably appeared on more concert programs during the past season more times than the work of any other contemporaneous composer; and across the ocean Burleigh's "The Young Warrior," with words by the Negro poet, James Weldon Johnson, translated into Italian and orchestrated by the great Zandonai, has become a sort of patriotic anthem of the present war. Mr. Bur ```markdown ``` In fallen arches there is one little bone in the foot that has to bear the brunt of all the trouble. Doctors call this the scaphoid bone. It is the keystone of the foot's arch. When it is displaced—down tumbles the arch and foot-misery follows. The Crossett "Doctor" Shoe supports, every bone in the foot. The outside of the heel is extended so as to form a sturdy foundation. The soft, pliable leather of the "upper" is so carefully shaped that it fits as snugly as a bandage. Try on a pair of Crossett "Doctor" Shoes. You'll at once notice that your arches are not only held in the correct position, but that they are comfortably supported. As in every Crossett Shoe your comfort is first in the Crossett "Doctor" Shoe Supports every bone in the foot $4.50 to $ 6.00 $6.50 to $10.00 LEWIS A CROSSETT, Inc., Makers North Abington, Mass. Holeproof Hosiery The Original Guaranteed Kind Crossett Boot Shop 1005 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. W. D. WALLACE, Mgr. AIRTIGA leigh's compositions include about a hundred songs, a few festival anthems for church chorus, and a volume of plantation melodies which he compiled in the effort to save them from falling into oblivion. The small group of songs by which he is best known include "Deep River," "The Grey Wolf," to words by Arthur Symons; a superb setting to Walt Whitman's "Ethiopia Saluting the Colors;" "The Soldier;" and "Jean." This is the third year the medal has been awarded. The first was presented to Dr. E. E. Just, of Howard University, for original researches in biology, Governor Whitman making the presentation in New York. Last year the Governor of Massachusetts presented the second medal in Boston to Lieut-Col. Charles Young of the Tenth Cavalry U. S. Army, for his services in reorganizing the constabulary of Liberia. Young Dent, an Amherst college student who is at Fort Meyer, in the training camp for officers, and who is the only Colored man in an officers' training camp, is being subjected to discriminations that are, it is said, as hard, if not harder, than Cadets Pipper and Minnie experienced at West Point. The opinion is shared by many here that as soon as this separate camp for Colored officers is established young Dent will be sent to it. The he Se FIGURES! DO YOU KNOW THAT A FEW DOLLARS IN VARIOUS MEN WEALTHY? Many men have grown weaker dollars in some stock value. WHAT SMALL INVESTMENTS HAVE YOU invested in? 10 Cents invested in Bell $1.00 Invested in Ford M $10.00 Invested in Posture $15.00 Invested in Gillett $30.00 Invested in Uncle $11,496.00. $50.00 Invested in Goodrich $100 Invested in Pullman $100 Invested in Reo Mo ACCOME Our two productions are crowds in nearly every State, noted play houses as Washington Baltimore; Church's Theatre, and New Angeles Theatre, L our own exchanges at Omaha lanta, Philadelphia and New approval everywhere from the Why? Because we have what in seeing themselves being bu Reader. We are not telling you what we are doing, ductions know these statements YOU KNOW THAT AN INVESTMENT OR DOLLARS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS WEALTHY? Men have grown wealthy from an investm ears in some stock that has increased eno mts invested in Bell Telephone went to $20 Invested in Ford Motor went to $4,285.00. Invested in Postm Cereal went to $48.78. Invested in Gillette Razor went to $6,000. Invested in Underwood Typewriter w 4,496.00. Invested in Goodrich Tire went to $2,250. Invested in Pullman Co. went to $15,360.00. Invested in Reo Motor went to $5,646.25. ACCOMPLISHMENT Two productions are now being exhibited to nearly every State; playing weeks' enga houses as Washington Theatre, Chicago; Church's Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar Tr Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles. They are exchanges at Omaha, St. Louis, Chicago, N adelphia and New York. They have me everywhere from the exhibitors, public p cause we have what the people want. The themselves being burlesqued and made the We are not telling you what we propose what we are doing. You who have with now these statements to be facts, not pr DO YOU KNOW THAT AN INVESTMENT OF EVEN A Few DOLLARS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS MADE MEN WEALTHY? Many men have grown wealthy from an investment of a few dollars in some stock that has increased enormously in value. WHAT SMALL INVESTMENTS IN VARIOUS STOCKS HAVE DONE. 10 Cents invested in Bell Telephone went to $200.00. $1.00 Invested in Ford Motor went to $4,285.00. $10.00 Invested in Postum Cereal went to $548.74. $15.00 Invested in Gillette Razor went to $6,000.00. $30.00 Invested in Underwood Typewriter went to $11,496.00. $50.00 Invested in Goodrich Tire went to $2,250.00. $100 Invested in Pullman Co. went to $15,360.00. $100 Invested in Reo Motor went to $5,646.25. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our two productions are now being exhibited to record breaking crowds in nearly every State; playing weeks' engagements at such noted play houses as Washington Theatre, Chicagg; Regent Theatre, Baltimore; Church's Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar Theatre, Oakland; and New Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles. They are booked through our own exchanges at Omaha, St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia and New York. They have met with universal approval everywhere from the exhibitors, public pulpit and press. Why? Because we have what the people want. They are disgusted in seeing themselves being burlesqued and made the "goat." Listen! Reader. We are not telling you what we propose to do. We are telling you what we are doing. You who have witnessed these productions know these statements to be facts, not promises. OUR VAST FIELD Furthermore, Lincoln Productions alone or to America, for quite of our productions in the H Representatives of the world desire Lincoln productions for Hayti, Hawaii, Australia, South WE You a chance to invest in ing profits. We are not off offering a chance to invest in itating, earning profits and this pansion is absolutely necessary work. We have grown in le In the next year we should me sight thousands of dollars' w To handle this enormous dem more, Lincoln Productions are not confi- nate to America; for quite recently we gave a productions in the Film Building, New Yor- katives of the world's leading export film Lincoln productions for export to Spain, Euro- waii, Australia, South America and Australia. Furthermore, Lincoln Productions are not confined to our Race alone or to America, for quite recently we gave a private showing of our productions in the Film Building, New York City before Representatives of the world's leading export film companies, who desire Lincoln productions for export to Spain, Europe, Africa, Cuba, Hayti, Hawaii, Australia, South America and Australia. chance to invest in a producing Film Corp. We are not offering a "prospect" chance to invest in the stock of a Compa- ting profits and that has so much business absolutely necessary. We have done all we have grown in less than one year over it year we should more than triple our grow- sands of dollars' worth of business for this enormous demand we MUST HAVE MOVIE productions, factory development and op You a chance to invest in a producing Film Company now earning profits. We are not offering a "prospect" company. We are offering a chance to invest in the stock of a Company that is operating, earning profits and that has so much business ahead that expansion is absolutely necessary. We have done all the preliminary work. We have grown in less than one year over 1,000 per cent. In the next year we should more than triple our growth. We have in sight thousands of dollars' worth of business for the coming year. To handle this enormous demand we MUST HAVE MORE CAPITAL for faster productions, factory development and operating expenses. Direct from, Lafayette Q. G. MILL A One-Act Frolic of M. "HELLO M The Whirly—Girl CLEAN AN Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of Howard University, Washington, D. C., who is also a "Reverend," is mentioned for a chaplaincy in the United States army. The Abyssinia hotel, Chicago, Ill., formerly Jack Johnson's place, has been opened by C. E. Carpenter, to accommodate men only, who are arriving so fast into the city. Miss Nannie C. Burden, our own lyric nad operatic prima donna, has just returned from a very successful tour of the East, Northeast and the islands of Bermuda, and the land of sun and flowers, Florida. Miss Burden wears the proud distinction of being the first singer of the race today as she is the only true lyric and operatic soloist of the race. New York kids trying to claim her as she studied there four years under Braun, Kansas City is proud of Miss Burden and will not allow this jewel to be wrested from its fingers. IS THE RULE REVERSIBLE? Northerners who are told that there is but "one crime" for which the South lynches Negroes should read this dispatch: "Fulton, Ky., May 20.—Lawrence Dempsey, a Negro, was taken from the city jail here early today by a mob and hanged to a telephone cable. Dempsey had been arrested, charged with attacking and seriously wounding Clarence Dublin, a railroad watchman, with a razor." If a white man had hurt a Negro in a fight, would be (the white man) be lynched for it? If not, why not?—Buffalo Daily Express. Secr AN INVESTMENT OF EVEN VARIOUS STOCKS HAS MADE healthy from an investment of a that has increased enormously ENTS IN VARIOUS STOCKS ARE DONE. Telephone went to $200.00. Motor went to $4,285.00. Cereal went to $548.74. Razor went to $6,000.00. Underwood Typewriter went to Rich Tire went to $2,250.00. Co. went to $15,360.00. Motor went to $5,646.25. PLISHMENTS Now being exhibited to record breaking; playing weeks' engagements at such Boston Theatre, Chicago; Regent Theatre, Memphis; Dunbar Theatre, Oakland; Los Angeles. They are booked through St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, At- York. They have met with universal exhibitors, public pulpit and press, at the people want. They are disgusted hurlesqued and made the "goat." Listen! you what we propose to do. We are ag. You who have witnessed these pro- tits to be facts, not promises. ductions are not confined to our Race ate recently we gave a private showing Film Building, New York City before its leading export film companies, who export to Spain, Europe, Africa, Cuba, with America and Australia. WE OFFER in a producing Film Company now earn- ering a "prospect" company. We are in the stock of a Company that is oper- at has so much business ahead that ex- ery. We have done all the preliminary less than one year over 1,000 per cent more than triple our growth. We have in worth of business for the coming year and we MUST HAVE MORE CAPITAL for development and operating expenses THE KANSAS CITY SUN SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1917. LINCOLN PARK Beginning Sunday, May 20 AT LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK e Theatre, New York ER presents Birth and Music entitled R. GREEN" 7—Syncopated Hit D CLASSY NEGRO WOMEN RUN SAW MILL. Took Place of Men Who Enlisted in Army and Navy. Kiln, Miss.. May 22.—Enlistments from Kiln in the last few weeks in the army and navy have taken so many men away that a large saw mill is using Negro women as mill hands. The commissary store is run entirely by a force of white women. "Fully 100 men have enlisted from Kiln." said F. W. Pettibone, manager. "As most of these men went from the mill, had to recruit my laboring force from the Negro women. And they make good slab rollers, too." HOMES NOT HOUSES A house may be over so humble and its furnishings poor and yet there is in it the atmosphere and spirit of what we call home. There are some homes into which we like to go. And we are apt to drop into one of these places and finish the evening chat for which we needed no promptings of duty. What is the charm? The beauty of the house, the forms of entertainment offered, having nothing to do with the matter. We like to go to certain houses because we recognize something "homey" the moment we get into their atmosphere. The real thing that makes a house a home is something that money can't buy. A home is made of mutual love and service, of kindness and gentleness and truthfulness. And this making a home, we are urging, should be the most earnest and constant endeavor and holy ambition of every Negro. We once called upon a gentleman who RUSSELL SAGE, THE NOTED THE QUESTION: "HOW TO GET SOMETHING THE PUBLIC WANT THIS IS TRUE, THEN A FEW MEN HAVE AN EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT CAREFULLY AND ACT QUICKLY. WE HAVE WHAT TEN M The Lincoln Motion Picture Co. ONLY producing company at press grade motion pictures featuring the cumiliating burlesque. WE HAVE the entire United States, the two fo- The Realization of a Negro's Ambil- of Troop K," in three parts. The on the endorsement of Pres. Moton and Mon. Robt. R. Church, Race capitali Wiley University; Mme. C. J. Walk and practically every Race journal United States. WATCH FOR OUR NEW FE WHAT THE NATI LINCOLN PR RUSSELL SAGE, THE NOTED CAPITALIST, WAS ONCE ASKED THE QUESTION: "HOW TO GET RICH?" HIS REPLY WAS: "GET SOMETHING THE PUBLIC WANTS AND SELL IT TO THEM." IF THIS IS TRUE, THEN A FEW MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR RACE HAVE AN EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT FUTURE IF THEY READ THIS CAREFULLY AND ACT QUICKLY. WE HAVE WHAT TEN MILLION PEOPLE WANT The Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Inc., of Los Angeles, is the ONLY producing company at present that is actually producing high grade motion pictures featuring the Race in photoplays of merit minus all humiliating burlesque. WE HAVE PRODUCED and shown throughout the entire United States, the two foremost Race productions ever filmed, "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition," in two parts; and the "Trooper of Troop K," in three parts. The only Negro pictures that have received the endorsement of Pres. Moton and Secy. Scott, Educators of Tuskegee; Hon. Robt. R. Church, Race capitalist of Memphis; Dr. Dogan, Educator, Wiley University; Mme. C. J. Walker, richest Negro woman in America; and practically every Race journal and moving picture exhibitor in the United States. WATCH FOR OUR NEW FEATURE. "LAW OF NATURE" WHAT THE NATION SAYS OF THE LINCOLN PRODUCTIONS Princ. Moton, Tuskegee, —"You do not know how much pleasure and satisfaction our Institute community received from the showing of your two productions." Hon. R. R. Church, Jr., Memphis.—"Your two pictures shown at my Theatre week of March 26, are the best Negro pictures I have ever seen. I have been disgusted with most Negro pictures until I saw yours. I unhesy enderse both." until I saw yours. I unhesitatingly endorse both." Mme. C. J. Walker, Indianapolis.—"While in New Orleans I saw your "Trooper of Troop K" and it was most if spiring as well as the most realistic photo-play I have ever seen." Secy. E. Scott, Tuskegee.—"Personally all of us here were very pleased and gratified. I feel quite sure that our Institute shall be most anxious to have the same two pictures shown next year to our student body." F. B. Ransom, Atty., Madam C. J. Walker Mfg. Co., Ind.—"I am writing to advise that Mme. Walker has been deeply impressed by your photo-plays and she has authorized me to make out the enclosed check." ```markdown ``` was a perfect stranger to us whom a friend wished us to meet. Our arrival was inopportune. Our host had just returned from a long visit and had not had time to renew his toilet. But we stayed in that house an hour and would have stayed all the rest of the day had any decent sense of courtesy permitted. Why is it? As nearly as we can tell it is because this stranger upon whom we had no sort of claim gave his whole mind to us during that hour. One would have supposed that he had endless leisure and that no other occupation could be quite so congenial as "that of entertaining chance strangers. We told our experience to the friend who had asked us to make the call. "That house," said he, "has been for years the most popular home in the city. Other people think they are clever if they can entertain you well but his guests believe that they are entertaining him." A writer in a recent magazine so finely told us of a lady who said "I like a hostess to seem glad to see me, even if she merely says, "My dear Mrs. So-and-So, I am delighted! Just sit right down on this bent pin." Now what of the host or hostess who puts you on such good terms with yourself that you never feel the pin at all? Can you do it? Do you live in a home or in a house? KANSAS CITY ADMIRES LINCOLN PHOTO-PLAYS. Noted Race Photo Plays Make Record Run. The wonderful race photoplays produced by the Lincoln Picture Co., Inc., a race firm of Los Angeles and which have for the past month been featured in the local houses, have made a most lasting impression upon the race movie fans of this city. Their representative, Joseph LaCour, succeeded in securing showings of three days at the popular Vine Street Theater, two of which were re-bookings; four showings at the beautiful new race house, The Dunbar, in Kansas City, Kans., two of these being re-bookings also; and one day on each play at the National Theatre on Independence Ave. This popular playhouse owned by Morris Spicer (White) and catering to Colored patronage was compelled for the first time to run a matinee to handle the crowds. GETTING CAPITALIST, WAS ONCE ASSEMBLED RICH?" HIS REPLY WAS: "PENTS AND SELL IT TO THEM," WOMEN AND WOMEN OF OUR RIGHT FUTURE IF THEY READ THEY ANY. MILLION PEOPLE WAS Company, Inc., of Los Angeles, is present that is actually producing the Race in photoplays of merit minute. PRODUCED and shown through foremost Race productions ever filmed," in two parts; and the "Troly only Negro pictures that have recorded Secy. Scott, Educators of Tuskegee list of Memphis; Dr. Dogan, Educator, richest Negro woman in America and moving picture exhibitor in FEATURE, "LAW OF NATURE" TION SAYS OF THE PRODUCTIONS FILMS Chicago Defender."—The demand for "The Realization" and the "Trooper of Troop K" has grown to such an extent that there are now ten copies working daily and the company is adding reprints as fast as they can be produced. The third release is now on its way." Tuskegee Student."—The Institute Chapel was filled to capacity. The two pictures, both of which present the better side of life among the Colored people, make every strong appeal, in contrast with the burlesque type we are accustomed to see in plays presented by other companies. Dallas Express."—Greatest Negro production ever shown on screen." --- Motion Picture News, "The Lincoln organization is the only one in the world making Negro subjects, and they have found a good market for their releases." Los Angeles New Age. "Hundreds of people witnessed the initial exhibition and scores were turned away." Kansas City Sun. "Successful Race Photoplay a feature at Na-Negro Business League." Sunday Evening Promenade HARRY ST. CLAIR, Pres. CHARLES WATTS, Sec'y WALTER WILLIAMS, Treas. We want all our Subscribers to Join. "GET ONE" CLUB THE PURPOSE? To get ONE New Subscriber Each for the Sun. THE REASON? To Build up a Great and Fearless Defender of the Race HOW TO GET THAT ONE: the following blank and cut out and mail or send this office— 1803 EAST 18TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. 1803 EAST 18TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. Nelson C. Crews, Editor Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th st., Kansas City, Mo. Send the Sun to. (NAME) Street, City. State, and collect any time. (Name of solicitor sending in this name.) State, and collect any time. (Name of solicitor sending in this name.) Subscribe for The Sun FACTS! OF THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY. Is the fifth industry of the Nation. Ranks next to steel in volume and profits. Employs a quarter million people. Pays one million dollars weekly in salaries. Spends $50,000,000 yearly in production. Has $500,000,000 capital invested. Receives 1,800,000,000 yearly paid admissions. Controls 25,000 Moving Picture Houses. Shows to ten million people daily. Caters to 8,000,000 Negroes of Movie age. Has only one successful Negro Manufacturing Producing Company supplying this enormous demand. Offers a most spelndid opening for quick and safe in vestments. YOUR OPPORTUNITY We obtain this we could borrow from the white banking house, mortgaging our plant, etc., but we would rather ask a few more of our Race who want to make a SAFE and GOOD INVESTMENT to join us in increasing our production by taking up some capital stock. To this LIMITED NUMBER we offer a very nice opportunity. We offer this stock for the present at its rate of $1.00 per share. The stock we offer you is common stock of the Company, issue, full profit sharing; carrying voting power and NEGATIVE. We do not guarantee that this price will remain the same long. To insure getting the low price of $1.00 per share once! You Can Buy Lincoln Motion Picture Stock You can't pay cash in full for your stock at a ten per cent rate, you can purchase it on the following terms: Shares ($1.00 per share) $2.50 down, $1.00 per month, and one-half months. Shares ($1.00 per share) $5.00 down, and $2.00 per month, and one-half months. Shares ($1.00 per share) $12.50 down and $5.00 per month, and one-half months. Shares ($1.00 per share) $25.00 down and $10.00 per month, and one-half months. Is the fifth industry of the Nation. Ranks next to steel in volume and profits. Employs a quarter million people. Pays one million dollars weekly in salaries. 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Name ..... Address ..... I Coupon (with remittance) to 1103 Central Ave., Los Angeles, Ca Why Not Take Your Vacation in a National Forest? In the Southern Highlands By HARRY BARNET If you can afford to go to Colorado the federal government will lend you a magnificent playground of thirteen million acres in which to disport yourself and enjoy the world's most gorgeous scenery By W. I. HUTCHINSON U. S. Forestry Service D O YOU know what it means to be cool all summer; to lie in lazy luxury in the shade of the forest; to cook your meals over an open fire, and turn in for a night's rest on a bed of boughs? If you do not know these things, you know little of the great out of doors, and life still holds many pleasures for you—pleasures worth living for and enjoying. "Yes," you say, "I have been in the mountains; I know them." Do you really think you know the mountains? Turn over in your mind the places you have visited. Look them up on the map, and then cast your eyes north, south, east and west over the remainder of this great country of ours. You will agree with me now, won't you, that your knowledge is but as one of the leaves of a forest floor? Perhaps you have seen mountains, back East or down South, and have even climbed them and thought them stupendous. But you will never know what real mountains are until you have crossed the "Big Muddy" and stood at the foot of those mighty sentinels of the West—the Rockies. A thousand rugged peaks bid you welcome, and the snow-capped summits seem as fingers of a gigantic hand lifted to draw you to them. Have you not felt the call of the mountains, you Mr. Business Man, and you and you, my friends, whatever may be your place in this world? It was only yesterday I saw you sitting at your work, dreaming. Was it of the big trout you were thinking, in the dark pool by the haystack rock, or that little lean-to camp on the edge of the meadow in the big timber? That was some camp, wasn't it? And do you remember the fir-bough bed and the big open fire, and the deer that wandered up into the light one evening to see what it was all about? How it all comes back to us, and how we long to be again "in the clear" and wander at will in God's great out of doors. You must feel it—you can't escape it. It is the call of the Red Gods of the mountains—a part of the heritage of us Americans, handed down from our forefathers. Let us get out our map and decide where in the great West we will spend our summer. We will look over the Rocky mountains first; here they are right under our finger. This is the Continental divide, the backbone of this great country. Most of it runs through national forests. Do these words mean anything to you? Forests belonging to the people of the United States. Yes! you and I are part owner of these forests; you and I and some hundred million others who are proud to (From Dixie Highway.) The most unique and weird rambling ground for automobile tourists on the continent is outlined by proceeding north on the east leg of the Dixie highway from Chattanooga to the vicinity of Lexington, Ky., thence over a sunset course to the west leg, and south along the latter route to the point of beginning. These boundaries inclose an irregular area as large as a minor European principality. Dropping deep into the heart of this region the tourist comes upon a curious wonderland. The scenery is as beautiful as any in the world. It is made up of a mass of mountains, in places covered with dense and virgin forests, carpeted with an astonishing flora, through which meander new country roads, and fantastic by-ways in the course of feverish construction. There are cliffs beside which a family of skyscrapers would appear as ambitious bowlders, and fields of massive rocks, lying helier-skelter as would the discarded blocks of some prehistoric giant child grown tired at play. Over them Mother Nature has splashed her most brilliant colors. Here and there are the homes of the mountain folk. Some are mere cabins; others more pretentious structures; but all are constructed of native materials which grow gracefully picturesque with age. These highlanders are the people of a more or less truthful fiction. Going about their every-day affairs they present the pleasing spectacle of living pages from the books, backgrounded by the supreme in nature. They are a kindly set, with outcrops of uncommon beliefs. Among them is a high percentage of old-young people. That is, men and women, who boast of eighty and ninety years as their age, yet appear to be just cleverly started upon their journey into that realm beyond the half-century mark. These old people not only attest the healthfulness of their environment, but are human documents of an order to be found nowhere else. The tourist finds more that is new and inspiring in this region than in any other section to which he might turn. There comes the thrill which the explorer feels when he views scenes that are strange to ordinary human eyes. The spell of the unknown is everywhere, for the heart of this irregular inclosure is a country whose history has never been written. At least five ancient migrations came into, occu- forest? "AH, THIS IS THE LIFE." call themselves Americans. The government manages them for us, but they are part yours and part mine, because we help pay for their upkeep. You are welcome to use the national forests as a place for hunting, camping, and fishing, and for rest and recreation. The latchstring is always out, and there is no closed door or cumbersome restrictions. Of course, you will be careful not to set the woods on fire; for who wants to burn up his own property? And you will be sure to clean up your camp before you leave, I know, so as to make it pleasant for the next party that comes along. From Maine to California, and from the Canadian line to the Gulf of Mexico, there are 150,000,000 acres of such playgrounds, held in trust for your use and recreation and for that of your children and your children's children. Learn to know the national forests! They are well worth knowing, because they offer to the tourist, the camper, the hunter, and the health seeker, everything that the heart of man could ask. The clean, bracing air of the hills, the glorious freedom of the mountains, the cool summer breezes, and the rippling running water, all these and more are yours if you will only have them. The great outdoors is calling you—will never cease to call you until you answer the summons. Shall we spend the summer in the Rockies—in Colorado? Everywhere we hear the slogan, "See American First." Why not "See Colorado First of All?" Whatever this great centennial state outhern H By HARRY BARNET plied for a while, then passed from this section. There are what looks like traces of Roman legions and of the Jews, or the Roman conquerors of the Jews. What they did history does not tell us. There are to be found occasional hollow-tree-trunk caskets inclosing mummied remains wrapped about in mattings of strange weave. Once in a while a cave gives up its dead. In one, three mummied bodies were found. They were seated in individual pyramidal baskets, placed far back in the cave, which was paved with brick fashioned by ancient workmen. The mummied carcass of a dog was found in another cave not far away. In life the animal resembled somewhat our present shepherd dog, except that a heavy mane grew from base to tip on the underside of its tail. There pass before the eyes of the tourist a panorama of civilization. Along the railroad is the civilization we view from the train windows. Farther back in succession the tourist passes into that of the seventeenth century and beyond, while in few instances primitive people live in caves and beneath overhanging ledges of cliffs. The latter are remarkably rare. But in whatever state one finds human beings in this region written history is scanty. History of our own times is being made and recorded in unusual manner. This whole section is one of the richest spots the nation has in actual and potential resources. They are being rapidly developed. For instance, the town of Stearns, Ky., is one of the most curious communities in the United States. It is a mining and timber town. All towns elsewhere engaged in the same industries are apparently laid out after the same general unattractive pattern. Stearns is about fifteen years old. In atmosphere it offers a bit of the Latin Quarter, in that it is the resort of artists of national prominence. They make their headquarters in Stearns while painting the mountain types and scenery. Ugliness and work are separated in this remarkable town. Service is there, but it is made less crude by preservation of the beauty spots. The homes are not arranged in disorderly rows, but are scattered about in the forest, and painted to blend with the varying natural tints surrounding them. There are no social distinctions so long as men and women conduct themselves somewhere THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1917 ation in a "AH, THIS IS THE LIFE" INT SUN (By E. O. the Sun Bible In (Copyright LE JESUS LESSON GOLDEN rejected In tea the young placed up garden o nial at the mediate asked to says, de they, the the adult theme is ers neglect ciples sh trayed h like Peter I. The his empl deur of not dwe den. He. Highlands a life of may be—whether a leader in mining, or a world-renowned producer of agricultural crops—it is, and always will be, a "Mecca" of the health-seeking and scenery-loving American tourist. The snow-capped peaks, tumbling mountain streams, and shimmering lakes set like jewels amidst the evergreen forests, rank with those of any country in the world. Colorado spells outdoors. What do the Rockies offer to you and me? A glorious climate, the unsurpassed beauties of nature, recreation, rest, health, and freedom from all care and worry. To the camper is proffered tent life in the mountains at perfection; to the wilderness seeker, a thousand trails rarely trodden; to the autoist, a magnificently planned system of roads; to the sportsman, fishing and hunting in abundance; to the weary and ill, rest and health; to the well of mind and body, recreation and pleasure. Added to all these is an advanced degree of civilization, with comforts and conveniences of living and travel that are unexcelled. Everywhere you go in the Rocky mountains you will find national forests—13,000,000 acres in Colorado alone—which are for your enjoyment as well as general use. Here you may camp at pleasure, or hunt and fish without restrictions, except those imposed by the state game laws. There is always something for every member of the family to do—for the adults, mountain climbing, exploring the woods, gathering flowers, taking photographs, berrying, or resting under the shade of the trees with a good book; for the children, playtime in the genial sun from dawn till dark, without fear of wild animals, snakes, or noxious weeds. And after the day, a night of restful sleep amidst the delicious coolness of the mountains. This is life out of doors in the Rockies, amid the pines, and spruce, and aspen, and the wholesome silvery sage; with the gray granite peaks and snowy crests sentinel about; spring and summer below, sparkling winter above. near the standards imposed by society for its own preservation. Stearns is, perhaps, the only town in the United States founded and maintained upon the thirtieth chapter of Genesis. When the town was founded the labor of the mountains was primitive and inefficient. Native independence prevented any application of the doctrine of "Do" and "Don't." Suggestion remained as the only course in the training of efficient labor for the mines and woods, and the laws of suggestion have been followed until they have made of the town a center of social scientific experimentation. Near Jamestown, Tenn., the tourist can trail, if he likes, the ghost of "Old Squire Hawkins" returned, we can imagine, and wandering happily among the very things he predicted would come to pass upon his "75,000 acres," as detailed by Mark Twain in the opening chapter of "The Glided Age." The most striking about such a ramble is the contrast between reputation and character. The scene of that first chapter of "The Glided Age" is laid in the "Tennessee Lands," which belonged to the father of Mark Twain. Of them he said they "had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out anything good was concerned." These lands are turning out many a good thing, apples, for one, superior to those of any other section of the United States. In any part of this region making up the heart of the irregular inclosure, the tourist is bound to come across the folklore of the hills, decidedly parallel to that or the old Scottish highlands, and find that all romance is not canned in the movie dramas. It offers unusual sport to the fisherman; a rare field to the photographer; and for the delight of the material minded, flocks of goats and their families are clearing the undergrowth for the coming of cattle. The goats are a welcome sight. They mean the saving to this country of something like $25,000,000 annually sent abroad for goat skins, besides the help the flesh of the goats affords in relieving a rather tense meat shortage. Road building is going on with that intensity which follows a long period of inactivity. Until recently the mountaineers have been content to follow mere trails, and mule paths all times, but the wave of development which has come among them from the outside has stimulated them to build roads that compare with any. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute.) (Copyright, 1917, Western Newpaper Union.) LESSON FOR JUNE 3 JESUS BETRAYED AND DENIED. LESSON TEXT—John 18:1-11, 15-17. GOLDEN TEXT—He was despised and rejected of men.—Isa. 63:3. In teaching this lesson to some of the younger classes, emphasis might be placed upon the dramatic scene in the garden of Gethsemane, and Peter's denial at the fire. In some of the intermediate classes the scholars might be asked to write short, one-minute essays, describing the scene as though they, themselves, were present. For the adult classes of course the central theme is the way that Christ's followers neglect him today even as the disciples slept in Gethsemane, and betrayed him like Judas or denied him like Peter. I. The Place of Retreat (vv. 1-3). In his emphasis upon the spiritual grandeur of the deity of Jesus, John does not dwell upon the agony in the garden. He, however, gives us that noblest passage in the New Testament (chs. 14-17), the like of which cannot be found, anywhere else in the world's writings. Having spoken these words, Jesus and his disciples went over the Brook Kedron (v. 1) to the garden, there to bear the awful weight of agony that was crushing him (Matt. 26:38), while at the same time he must strengthen his disciples, and fortify them against the coming trials. That this place was a place of frequent resort for Jesus, Judas was aware. It was a sanctuary in which Jesus met the Father, and those who knew him knew it as a place of prayer, and the most likely place to find him at that time of night (v. 3). Rebuffed at Mary's prodigality, Judas had consorted with the priests, and now covetousness is to reap its reward. Judas was not hardened in a day. His greed for money, while at the same time listening to the teachings of Jesus, had gradually hardened his heart. II. Protecting and Protesting (vv. 4-11). (See Matt. 26; Mark 14; Luke 22). Jesus went forth in order to concentrate the attention of the soldiers upon himself, and to prevent a general attack upon the disciples. In answer to his question, they said they were seeking "Jesus, the Nazarene," a term of contempt which Jesus answered by saying, "I am he," John adds, "and Judas also which betrayed him stood with them." Greed for money, growing into theft and falseness of life, ended with the blackest crime the world has ever known. His salutation sent them backward (v. 6). Perhaps among the officers were some who had failed to arrest him on a former occasion (ch. 7:46), and who were now overawed by his marvelous words and majestic bearing. Again he answered, "Whom seye?" (v. 7), and they said, "Jesus of Nazareth," the same words as before, but probably in a changed tone, showing that they were prepared to listen with respect, though certainly not with reverence, to what he might have to offer. What a dramatic picture—the brazenness of sin, Judas who stood among the enemy, and the fearlessness of virtue, Jesus, facing his accusers, Augustine, commenting on this verse, says, "What will he do when he comes as a guest, if he did this when giving himself up as a prisoner?" His act, however, shielded his disciples, for not one of them was to be lost (v. 9 R. V.), and he knew they were not strong enough yet to stand the test of arrest and trial. At this point Peter attempts to defend Jesus (v. 10). III. Peter Denying (vv. 15-17). As Jesus was led away, his disciples forsook him. They all left him, and fled, but Mark adds that a certain young man followed Jesus. It is conjectured that this young man was Mark. With quickness of action we are now transported to the judgment hall. There we see him bound, with his hands shackled behind his back, and led first to Anna (v. 13), which was an illegal transaction, "as though some reformer should be tried at Tammany hall in New York" (Robert E. Speer). Anna was now very old. From him he was taken to Calaphus, followed by Peter "afar off," now in a different mood than when he smote the high priest's servant's ear. With him was that other disciple (John's way of referring to himself). Now John was known to the high priest, and he went in with Jesus into the palace, but Peter was standing without at the door. Notice the steps of his failure; First, he "slept" in the garden; second, he followed "afar off" (Luke 22:54); third, he "stood" without; fourth, he "sat" in the midst. Then notice the denials, the last accompanied by cursing. Attempts to compromise with the world meet with the same measure of failure today as when Peter was in the judgment hall. Bad company is a good thing to keep out of unless gone into to witness for Christ. Peter did not have that purpose. The Lord had only to "look" at Peter (Luke 22:61) and he "remembered." We may deny Christ by our silence, by remaining outside of the church, by denying his existence, by profanity, by ridiculing his friends, by praising his enemies or by living a life of worldliness. CLEANING Favored Hats for Motoring The modern woman is making a record for efficiency just now in many lines of work—some of them new to her. She will not tolerate inconvenient and antiquated ways of doing things. In the business that naturally falls to her lot and which she likes best, that of keeping a home, new ways of dispatching work and new appliances, get instant recognition, for her interests are more varied than they were and she must have time for them. And now along comes the "overette," like a milestone on the road of progress, or a sign that she who runs will read, and heed, or be outdistanced in the race for efficiency. Here is a garment, absolutely fitted to her indoor and outdoor activities, comfortable convenient and more—for it is good looking. "Overette" is merely the intensely feminine of "overall." It is made of khaki in a heavy and a light weight, of linene which looks like un- Favored Ha Any plain, small, tailored hat, worn with a veil to hold it in place, answers the purpose for motoring. But for those who are devoted to this recreation, and for long journeys, specially designed hats have proved themselves superior. Experience has taught the devotee of motoring what she needs, and those needs are not so simple, as a glance at motor hats might lead one to believe. The first requisite of a motor hat is comfort, and it must fit like a glove. It must be a soft hat with tailored finish, that becomes a street hat when it parts company with a veil. Above all, come what may in the way of wind and exceeding the speed limit, it must stay on. This last necessity has proved the mother of invention, and a hat appears among us that triumphantly sticks to the head no matter what happens. Two examples of it are shown in the group of three motor hats pictured above. This hat is made of braids or fabrics or the two combined, in a variety of becoming shapes, and usually has a soft crown and a narrow brim. And it is in the management of the brim that the designer has solved the problem of holding the hat to the head. Just across the back the brim is absent. It comes to an end on each side. Between these ends a strong elastic band extends, sometimes inserted in the crown, and that elastic band does the work. The hat at the left has a fabric crown and a braid brim. Across the front the crown is supported by four squares of braid, each finished with a row of fabric-covered buttons. With the removal of the veil this becomes a more than pre-agreable street hat. bleached linen, but isn't, and of dark blue and white striped Galatia cloth. This is less heavy and more soft than jeans but resembles that tried and true fabric. It is cut on trim lines and worn over a blouse with or without a corset, and fastens along the sides and over the shoulders. The shoulder straps button at the front and are provided with two buttons and buttonholes so that they may be lengthened or shortened. There are two pockets at the front, the seams are lapped and the whole garment well tailored. Whoever designed this new dispensation in the affairs of women knew all about making clothes to set well, along with comfort. Before long we may see trim companies in khaki overettes, marching forth to do their bit in all sorts of gardens, in berry-picking and in chicken farming. It is not likely the overette will be discarded when tasks lie indoors. ts for Motoring The hat at the right has a pretty upturn in the brim and wheels of braid, each centered with a button, re-enforce the soft silk crown. The center hat is minus the elastic band, but is a commendable model for motor wear that serves equally well for the street. Julia Bottomley The cherry blossom is a new veil pattern which is fancied by younger women because it is dashing and different. Fine lines of delicate blossoms and stems trail over the mesh, converging at the center of the chin, where there is a coquettish dot of black velvet. Two long sprays running out from this dot form the border; two more at an angle of 60 degrees stray from the dot to the ears, and two more at an acute angle just escape the outer corners of the eyes. Over a pretty and youthful face this new veil is decidedly fetching. Pontine Still Holds Pontine has gained a considerable vogue. This pretty material, which looks like a soft, lusterless kid on one side and satin on the other is splendid for sport coats and hats. The coat, though the material is almost as supple as a kid glove, is generally made on stricty sports lines, with the leather side out. The collar and cuffs are often turned to show the bright colored reversible side. In one of the newest sports hats the satin side was placed on the outside, so the under brim was of the leather.—New York Herald If Your Business Is Not Worth Advertising, MOON BROS. MOON BROS. Most verbal appeals fall down because people are indifferent to them. 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The buying public patronizing our advertisers are certain to be treated courteously, find goods as advertised and receive quality and service THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1917 Call Our Advertising Representative for Rates Bell Phone East 999 1803 E.18th Street INFORMATION FOR VOTERS. Special School Bond Election A special election will be held in the School District of Kansas City, Jackson MO. The district will elect a day of June, A. D. 1917, at which there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the district a proposition to borrow sum of money from dollars for purposes of purchasing houses, additional ground for sites already owned, erecting school houses and furnishing the same within said school district. The district will then thereof issue bonds of the school district, payable twenty years from their date. The election will begin at 6 o'clock a.m. and will close at 7 o'clock p. m. and will feature for the election will be as follows: 1st precinct in the 1st ward at the summer School House, west side of Winged Foot Avenue, between 9th Street and St. Louis Avenue. 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th precincts in the 1st ward at building numbered 405 Delaware Street. 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th precincts in the 1st ward in Room 2, Water Works Building, southwest corner 6th and Walnut streets. 6th, 1th and 12th precincts in the 1st ward at building numbered 414 West 9th Street. 9th, 13th and 14th precincts in the 1st ward at Franklin School House, northwest corner of 13th and Washington Streets. 15th and 16th precincts in the 1st ward at Lathrop School House, west side of Central, between 12th and 13th Streets. 15th and 16th precincts in the building numbered 1400 West 23rd Street. 2d, 3d and 5th precincts in the 2d ward at building numbered 1609 Penn street. 2d, 3th and 5th precincts in the west side of Wakefield School on northwest corner of 17th and Wyndotte streets. 2d, 3th and 5th precincts in the 2d ward at Switzer School House, on east side of Madison Avenue, between 18th and 20th streets. 11th and 12th precincts in the 2d ward at Lowell School House, on southeast corner of Street and also Avenue. 2d and 5th precincts in the 2d ward at building numbered 3025 Southwest Boulevard. 2d, 3th and 14th precincts in the 3rd ward at Norman School House, northwest corner of 30th and Summit Streets. 1th, 12th and 13th precincts in the 3rd ward at Broadway School House for Boys, southwest corner of Broadway and Val 6th and 7th precincts in the 3rd ward at Van Horn School House, corner of the 37th and Annie Road. 6th, 11th and 7th precincts in the 3rd ward in the rear of the room at number 9094a. Westport Avenue. Precincts in the 4th ward at Allen Branch Library Building, northeast corner Westport Avenue and Wyandotte Streets. 6th, 7th and 8th precincts in the 4th ward at Westport High School Building, northeast corner of the 38th and McCee streets. 10th, 11th and 12th precincts in the 4th ward at Swinney School House, northwest corner of 41th Street and West Prospect Place. 13th and 14th precincts in the 4th ward at the garage in rear of No. 635 East 45th street. 15th, 16th 17th and 18th precincts in the 4th ward, at William Cullen Bryant School House, northeast corner of 57th Street and Wormall Road. 3rd, 4th and 5th precincts in the 8th ward at the building numbered 1518 East 12th Street. 6th, 7th and 8th precincts in the 8th ward building numbered 1424 East 15th Street. 9th, 10th and 11th precincts in the 8th ward at Manual Training, High School Building, south side of 15th Street, below Street and Trace Avenue. 12th, 13th and 14th precincts in the 8th ward at Lincoln High School Building, northeast corner of 19th Street and Trace Avenue. 15th and 7th precincts in the 9th ward at building numbered 2406 East 12th Street. 3rd, 4th and 5th precincts in the 9th ward at Whittier School House, southeast corner 11th Street and Indiana Avenue, 8th, 9th and 11th precincts in the 9th ward at the building numbered 3217 East 15th Street. 6th, 10th and 12th precincts in the 9th ward at the Jefferson School House, southwest corner of 17th Street and Garfield Avenue. 1st, 2nd and 4th precincts in the 9th ward at Yankee School House, northwest corner of 19th Street and Indiana Avenue. 1st, 2nd and 5th precincts in the 10th ward at the building numbered 2401 Olive Street. 3rd, 4th and 7th precincts in the 10th ward at the Irving School House, southwest corner 24th Street and Prospect Avenue. 1st, 7th and $1th precincts in the 12th east corner Gilham Road and 34th street 2nd, 3rd and 4th precincts in the 12th east corner building numbered 903 East 31st Street. 4th, 8th and 12th precincts in the 13th ward at Sanford B. Ladd School House, corner 37th Street and Benton Boulevard. 5th, 6th and 10th precincts in the 13th ward at building numbered 4044 Troost Avenue. 7th and 11th precincts in the 13th ward at Henry C. Kumpf School House, northwest corner 45th Street and Wabash Ave. 9th, 13th and 14th precincts in the 13th ward at Bancroft School House, south- WILLA M. GLENN, Manager 10th and 11th precincts in the 15th ward at Kensington School House, north side of 17th Street, between Poplar Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard. 12th and 13th precincts in the 15th ward at building number 1805 Jackson Avenue. 14th and 15th precincts in the 15th ward at Ashland School House, northeast corner 24th Street and Elmwood Avenue. 2nd, 3rd and 4th precincts in the 16th ward at Gladstone School House, south side of Lakota Avenue, between Elmwood 5th, 6th and 11th precincts in the 16th ward at James School House, north side of Scarlett Avenue, between Topping and Bellaire Avenues. 7th and 8th precincts in the 16th ward at building number 3702 Independence Avenue. 9th, 10th and 12th precincts of the 16th ward at Northeast High School Building, east side of Van Brunt Boulevard, below Van Brunt Boulevard, 13th, 14th and 15th precincts in the 16th ward at Lykins School House, north side of 7th Street, between Norton and Sprague, 16th and 15th precincts in the 16th ward at the Clay School House, southwest corner of 7th Street and Ewing Avenue. on the 16th ward, and those voters seen in the 16th ward of the school district, lying east of the Mount Washington voting precinct, as established by the County Court of Jackson would be the north line of 9th Street, if 9th Street were extended east, at the Benjamin Harrison School House, southwest corner of Wallace Avenue and Independence Road. Mount Washington voting precinct, as established by the County Court of Jackson would be the north line of 9th Street, Washington School House, northeast corner of Arlington and Independence Avenues. The above-issue of bonds is made necessary by the continued, steady, marvelous number of children of school age in the area. During the past year the Board of Directors has been petitioned by the patrons of over thirty different locations in the city to build a new and much needed playground, others for the completion of buildings, only a portion of which was constructed out of the last bond issue, others for new buildings, and still others in newer districts of the city for new sites and temporary buildings. It has been the policy of the board for several years to build all school houses on permanent locations as nearly fireproof as possible, using stone, brick, steel and concrete in the construction of same. There are today scattered over the environment where it is impossible to heat or ventilate properly and which should be replaced as soon as possible with sanitary, convenient and healthful buildings. The board for year ending June 30, 1916, contains an itemized statement, showing how the bond issues of 1912 and 1913 were expended. 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. NEGRO PUBLICATIONS. Remember that the Kansas City Sun, Dallas Express, Chicago Defender, Indianapolis Freeman, Boston Guardian, and Crisis can be bought at