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NEGRO PRESIDENT Lieutenant-Colonel Young Restored to Duty Secretary Baker Issues Statement Of Negro Officers 1 VOLUME IX. NUMBER 47. Lieuten Secretary Baker Issues Stat Of Neg Colonel Young Restored to Active Duty—Services Needed by War De- partment—War Secretary Praises Colored Officers Training Camp. In response to a letter from Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University, Secretary Baker issued a statement, July 7th, to the effect that Colonel Young has been restored to active duty. Dean Miller's letter to the secretary transmitted the complaint of Attorney Charles S. Dardon of Los Angeles, which represented the possibility of injustice being done Colonel Young at the present time. The correspondence follows: My Dear Professor Miller: Through you to the students of Howard I desire to extend my congratulations on their success in procuring the training camp for Negro officers at Des Moines. Considering all the circumstances and conditions existing in our country today, it certainly was a great victory of the students of Howard for our race. Since they have done so well in that matter, I a minced to invoke their aid in an effort originating with me, for a greater victory along the sae milines. You perhaps have already heard that Captain Davis, of the Ninth Cavalry, has been sent to the Philippines with his cavalry in spite of his request for permission to remain and render service with the Colored soldiers in France. You perhaps also know that Lieut. Col. Young has been ordered to Presidio, our army hospital, for medical observation and treatment, in spite of the fact that Colonel Young is, according to my investigation, enjoying the very best health of his life. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the administration to either isolate our regular commissioned army officers, or put them on the retired list, and it would be contrary to the time honored custom and precedent of the War Department, to order commissioned officers into the army hospital, and then permit them to come out of that hospital, except on the retired list. It is the opinion of men well informed on the subject, in this locality, that Colonel Young will be retired by the government for the purpose of preventing his further advancement in the army, and his actual participation in the present war. You remember that the only three commissioned officers in the regular army, aside from the army chaplain are, Colonel Young, Captain Davis, now enroute to the Philippines, and Captain Green, stationed at Liberia, all of whom ought to be considered in the organization of the separate division of the 200,000 Colored troops now being organized. But it now appears that neither of these officers will, in any way, be connected or associated with that division. It would certainly be as cowardly an act on our part to sit idly by and submit, without protest, to the retirement of Young, as it will be on the part of the War Department, though its army hospital, which brings it about. I am also informed that an Ohio senator protested vigorously against the department's order of Davis to the Philippines, but, of course, without avail. Isn't there some method which can be pursued in behalf of our Colored commissioned officers which would not embarrass them on the records of the War Department? CHARLES S. DARDEN. In transmitting this letter Professor Miller said: My Dear Sir: I beg leave to submit the enclosed complaint against the War Department. I am indisposed to believe that any department of the government of the United States would place a stumbling block in the way of the patriotism of the humble American citizen. I beg to hope that the War Department, through an authorized statement, will set at rest all such suspicions as are contained in the enclosed communica- The Kansas City Sun KELLY MILLER. July 5, 1917. In response to Dean Miller's letter on July 7th the War Department issued the following statement: Dear Dean Miller: I have just received your note of July 5th, and return herewith the complaint which you enclosed. I am very happy to tell you that the work at Des Moines camp is progressing remarkably well, and the reports I have from it are very good. The spirit of the men is fine, and apparently this encampment is going to do a very great deal of good, both to the country and to the men involved. Your correspondent writes chiefly about Lieutenant Colonel Young, a Colored officer of the regular army and a graduate of West Point, and a man with a fine record for service in the army. Sometime ago a board of officers passed upon his health and found him completely incapacitated for service! not obviously and visibly, but because, unfortunately, of their finding that he was afflicted with a chronic disease. My recollection is that it was Bright's disease. The report of the board was approved by the surgeon general, but in view of the fact that Colonel Young's record is a long and honorable one, and the government needs officers of his rank and ability, it was directed that another board be convened to re-examine the question so as to make quite sure Sir C. L. Drew, 1914 E. 19th Street, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Chancellor-Elect of the Knights of Pythias, E. & W. H. of Missouri and its jurisdiction, which closed a most successful session at Butler, Mo., July 12, 1917. that there could not be any error in the matter. I have directed that the report of the board be returned to me personally before being acted upon, not because I find myself able to believe that any prejudice would produce the deep dishonor of a false report, but because I want to be able to give the assurance to all who inquire that I have give nmy own personal thought and attention to this case, in which so many are interested. I hope the board will find Colonel Young still able to perform active duty. In the meantime, I have directed that he be restored to active duty, and have at least the hope of being able to have his assistance for the present. Cordially yours, NEWTON D. BAKER, Sec'y of War. QUARTERLY MEETING. Jamison Temple C. M. E. Church, 1815 Paseo, will hold their third quarterly meeting next Sunday, July 22. The meeting will be held in a tent on the Paseo between 17th and 18th street, in the rear of Lyric Hall. Rev. J. E. Williams, pastor of M. E. Church in Rosedale, will preach the Sacramental sermon at 3:00 p. m. Everyone is invited. Come and enjoy a spiritual feast. J. R. McCLAIN, Pastor. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1917. THE FEDERAL CONFERENCE ON THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC The President of the Liberian Republic, Foreign Representatives and United States Minister, James L. Curtis. NOTICE! METROPOLITAN Life Insurance Company Policy Holders who lived in East St. Louis call AT ONCE to the nearest Metropolitan Life Office in your city, or, write to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Murphy Building, Sixth Floor, East St. Louis, Illinois and Your Interests Will Be Looked After. SAMUEL PETERFREUND, Supt. 100 American Bank Building Kansas City, Mo. Liberia and Its Attitude Severs Relationship With Germany. On May 7th, the Republic of Liberia announced through its Secretary of State that it had severed relations with Germany. Public recognition of this important step was made by the Entente Powers through the presence of the British Man of War "Bacchante" in Monrovia Harbor which fired the presidential salute of twenty-one guns. The Captain, J. G. Armstrong, R. N., came ashore and accompanied by the American Minister, French Charge d'Affaires and British Consul General, called at the State Department and later at the Executive Mansion, where a conference was held touching Liberia's part in the world's war. Porter Carmack, 917 East 12th St. and ten others were fined by Judge Fred W. Coon in the North Side court Tuesday on charges of playing policy. Carmack was fined $25 on a charge of conducting the game, while the frequenters were assessed $2 for buying chances. All pleaded guilty. held at the Executive Mansion complimentary to Captain Armstrong, at which time the ship's band entertained the multitudes from the veranda of the "Mansion." Minister James L. Curtis responded to the toast "The Foreign Representatives" and sat down amid great applause. The photograph enclosed was taken at the conclusion of the Luncheon on the steps of the "Mansion" and in the group from left to right, front row are Minister James L. Curtis, President D. E. Howard and Captain J. G. Armstrong of the British Cruiser "Bacchante" and second row, French Charge d'Affaires E. Baret, Secretary of State C. D. B. King and British Consul General M. Y. H. Parks. On May 12, a return Luncheon was given at the American Legation GREAT REVIVAL. The Rev. S. Douglass S. McDuffie, the famous evangelist who is in a class all to himself, is holding a wonderful old fashioned revival in the Big Tent on 18th street, between Woodland and Michigan avenues. Thousands attend nightly and much interest has been aroused in the meeting. by the representatives of the United States, France and Great Britain which was presided over by the American Minister and on Thursday, May the 17th, the representatives of the United States, Great Britain and France were guests of Captain Armstrong aboard the "Bacchante" to luncheon at 12 o'clock noon. The French Cruiser "Duplex" arrived in Monrovia on the 17th and on Sunday afternoon, the 20th, at the American Legation tea was poured for the officers of the French and British Cruisers by Mrs. Curtis, the wife of the American minister representing the United States, Madame LeSur representing France, Mrs. O'Connell representing Great Britain, and Mrs. King, wife of the Liberian Secretary of State, representing Liberia. Mrs. Corrine Smith entertained with an auto party last Thursday morning in Mr. W. H. Hubbel's beautiful Cole-S in honor of Mrs. Sherman Handley of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Alonzo Allen of St. Joseph, Mo. Other guests were: Mrs. Theron E. Halliday, Mrs. Charles W. Garrett and Mrs. B. W. Brooks. TRAINING CAMP CADETS MAKE LONG MARCHES. On last Friday the Negro cadets at Ft. Des Moines made their first long practice march, which brought them to South park, just across the Coon river, a distance of five miles from the camp, where a short rest was taken, and then the return march taken up. The entire ten miles were covered in two hours and a half, including the half hour taken for rest, which made an average marching time of about five miles an hour, and all returned without feeling any the worse for the trip. On Saturday morning another march was made out to the government rifle range, a distance of three and a half miles, not only for the purpose of training in marching but also to give the cadets a little experience in clearing away ground. Axes, scythes and all sorts of tools were on the ground and within a few hours the rifle range was placed in first class condition. This outing also gave the men their first opportunity to use their mess kit, as dinner was served on the range, each man using his field mess kit, consisting of aluminum plate, vegetable dish, knife, fork and spoon, and they enjoyed it immensely. It was an extremely hot day and several of the men were prostrated by the exertion, but all have fully recovered and feel none the worse for it now. On Tuesday evening at 5:30 the first formal regimental review was held and in the presence of thousands of visitors of both races, including a large delegation from the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Col. Ballot drew up the entire regiment into a single line facing the main entrance and put them through the manual of arms and then had them pass in review before him, both of which ceremonies were performed in a manner which would have done credit to a regiment who had been in training much longer than the month that this regiment has. NEGRO HOME GUARDS. Authority to Organize Home Guard Companies Sought. Jefferson City, July 18.—A delegation made up of Rev. Dr. W. H. Peck, pastor of St. James church; Professor James L. Usher, head of Sumner High School, and George B. Vashon, all of St. Louis, representing the St. Louis Branch of the National Society for Advancement of the Negro Race, conferred today with Governor Gardner and Secretary William F. Saunders of the state defense council. Dr. W. H. Peck. They asked that the Negro citizens of the state be accorded recognition in the organization of home guard companies of Missouri. Their plea will be considered at the meeting of the state council of defense to be held during the present week at St. Louis and Kansas City. Nelson C. Crews, who was to have been in the delegation to represent Kansas City, could not get here and his views were presented by the St. Louis men. Vashan said that at least three companies of efficient men of his race can be formed in St. Louis and an equal number of companies in Kansas City. If you are a race man, believe in race enterprises and want to invest your money to get splendid returns, read the proposition of the AFRO-AMERICAN AUTO TRAINING SCHOOL found on the back page of this paper. It's worth while. 14 Nicely furnished rooms; good location on 18th street. For information call at 1002 E. 18th street. Mrs. Kate Brookins. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRICE. 5c. THE REASONS NEGROES ARE LEAVING THE SOUTH. Segregation, Lynching, Mob violence, Jim-Crow cars, Political persecution, Contract labor, Brutal street car conductors, Jim-Crow elevator service, Poor schools, Poorly paid teachers, Burning Negroes at stake, Prosecution for petty offenses in order to grind out convicts for public roads, Low wages, Exclusion from all parks and public recreation places, And the everlasting stigma, that you are a Negro, and for that reason you are not entitled to the rights of a man. GRAND CHAPTER EASTERN STAR. The United Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Missouri and jurisdiction held its 27th annual session this wee kat Lincoln, Neb. Mr. George W. K. Love, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Royal aPtron, and Mrs. Vigie L. Walden of Columbia, Mo., Grand Royal Matron. There was a surprisingly large attendance in view of the distance and a very interesting, animated session was held. A new charter was adopted and many improvements set under way. Grand Master W. W. Fields was present. The people of Lincoln entertained in admirable style and Lebanon Lodge No. 126, A. F. and A. M. contributed much to the success of the gathering. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Grand Patron, Geo. W. K. Love, Kansas City; Grand Matron, Virgie L. Walden, Columbia; Associate Patron, Wm. Jacobs, Richmond; Associate Matron, Lottie J. Gamble, Kansas City; Treasurer, Ursula Hines, St. Joseph; Secretary, Minnie L. Crosthwaft, Kansas City; Endowment Secretary, Kate Wilson, Omaha; Grand Conductress, Mattie Fitzgerald, Kansas City; Associate Conductress, Cecilia Johnson, Kansas City; Grand Lecturer, Laura Johnson, Lincoln. The next place of meeting will be Carrollton, Mo. Crittenden Clark, who ran against Geo. W. Love for Grand Patron, was given a crushing defeat. Mrs. Sarah Lee Hammett suffered a painful accident by having a toe broken, compelling her to use crutches. In spite of her injuries she was at her post in Allen's Choir last Sunday. Time of Revelation Began 8:30 A. M. June 11. 1917. Thus saith the Lord of Host concerning Isaiah's vision, the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem the days Uzzith, Jotham Abaz and Hezekiah, king of Judah. Thus saith the God of Heavens "Give ear old earth these names are spiritually unto your Country and Government." The vision which troubled Isaiah's head on June 5, 1917, and time of the hour was twelve minutes after twelve; I am Alpha the first and the last. Talking unto him and telling him to write what my father revealed unto me. I saw an ark angel by the name of Gabriel who was clothed with majesty with sword in one hand and hell—death and destruction was on New York City. Near the harbor vengeance was sworn on New York City and one-fifth of that city would be destroyed. Your God and Father saith the mystery of the interpretation belongs to Him. The sun, moon and stars obeyed. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts the revelation of mystery of the vision is Revelation, 18th Chapter, 19th verse; Psalms 77, verse 19. Jeremiah 5,th Chapter, 15th verse. God talks now that I sent my son in yonder world to testify the things which shortly cometh to pass who bear the name of Isaiah Minor, prophet, who bear record of me and I of him. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts: Look, behold the record that he bore to me. Isaiah, first chapter, first verse. Jeremiah, first chapter, fifth verse. Ezekiel, first chapter, second verse. Time revelation stopped 10:30 a. m. From Our Foreign Correspondents A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction Officers—1917. W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Mo., Dep. Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Junior Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Relief Secretary. P. L. Pratt, Cameron, Mo., G. L., 1st District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L., 2nd District. Lodge Directory G WESTMINSTER Rone Lodge No. 25. A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Emmett Spruell, W M.; C. H. Countee, See'y. G WESTMINSTER 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.; Nelson 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- lored W. H. Brown, W. M.; Albert Wilson, Secretary, 1820 Highland. G MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP St. Stephens Chapter No. 37, Royal Arch Masons, Liberty, in each month, H. W. Robinson, H. P. Wm. Capps, Recorder. ```markdown ``` St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, Mo., meets the third Saturday night. William Capps, E. C.; W. H. Robinson, Rec. Sec'y. HPC INF WINCE WINCE King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Wednesdays in each month at 10th and Campbell. C. F. Wilson, W M.; H. Conway, 586 Tracy Ave., Secy. D. OF T. Primrose Tabernacle meets 1 and 3d Wednesday nights in each month at Tabor Hall, 1413 Vine street. All Daughters and Sir Knights in good standing are welcome. Susie Dotson, H. P. 1108 E. 22th; Stella Pitts, C. R. 145 E. 13th. 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. S. H. P. Edwards, J. E. Rhodes, E. S. Baker, R. V. Adkins, W. G. Mosely, Richard Harris R. Fulbright. Tuesday in each CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charac- ter St Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis Mo. St. James A. M. E. Zlon Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Eglirium Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Very Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. Luke's Church, M. E. Church, 43rd and Provenance Church. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and 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 A. Valley Baptist Church, Rose dale M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland S. M. E. Church, A. M. E. Church, South Fark, Kau Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby, Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. Bethel A. N. E. Church, Rosedale, Ken. NZ Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Bible school at 9:30 a. m.; preaching and Communion at 11 a. m.; Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. m.; preaching at 8:15 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:30 p. m.; Christian Woman's Board of Missions Thursday at 2 p. m. WILLIAM ALPHIN, Pastor. MME. A. 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They each know "Quinoleum is Queen," no matter which product, it's the purest in its line. QUINOLEUM QUALITY PRODUCTS. Face Bleach and Freckle Remover. 25c Face Cream for Blackheads (antisceptic). 25c Face Powder, Quinoleum Rose. 25c and. 50c Hair Shampoo, liquid. 25c Hair Grower. 50c Hair Tonic, liquid. 50c Camphor Ice. 25c (Sample of face powder with all $1 or ders. State color wanted.) Goods sent by mail upon receipt of money order. (Pronounced Quin-o-leum.) 26th and The Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Bell Phone, West. 1757. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Notions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. BARGAINS TURNISHING GOODS & VINYL Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL. $2.50 In Goods Free. WE GIVE SURETY COUPONS. Taylor Holmes & Co. Mrs. Annie Holmes, Mngr. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 4221J THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JULY 21. 1917 BUTTE. MONT. The Trusty Milling Co. struck paying ore about, $60.00 per ton. Butte is experiencing some very hot weather—about 90 degrees F. in the shade. Miss Lena James Douglass, B. M., one of the foremost composers and pianists of the Negro race, will give a recital August 1 at Bethel Baptist Church. Butte is threatened with a general strike through the I. W. Ws.....The latest craze in Butte among the Colored people is the camera, and if you are not careful you will be snapped during this nice weather....Bethel Baptist Choir was highly entertained Thursday night by Mr. Abe Calendar. Silver Bow Lodge installed the following officers for the quarter: Jerry Larkins, N. G.; Jesse H. Smith, V. G.; John F. Davis, N. F.; John Saunders, P. N. F.; Ben S. Lewis, R. G.; R. B. Smith, I. G.; Wallace Hagin, Warden. ...Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rivers entertained at luncheon Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Smith. The Sunshine Mission met at the Church Wednesday afternoon and were entertained by Mrs. Wallace Hagin. ...L. R. Ridley, the popular head waiter at the Silver Bow Club, is on his vacation, leaving tonight for Spokane, Wash. ...Mrs. Ike Hayes and son have returned from Helena. ...The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Duncan Tuesday morning and left a ten-pound girl Mother and child doing nicely. ...Mr. and Mrs. Latimore of Phoenix, Ariz. are in the city for an indefinite period. ...The Eight Black Dots played at the Peoples' Theater this week. ...Coy Herndon, the world's greatest hoop roller is playing at the Ansonia at present. ...Read good Negro books and papers and get the true statements of the race. Help us to grow. Jesse H. Smith, Agent, Box 1137. ARGENTINE, KANSAS. By Mrs. Ophelia Jackson. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bathrop died Saturday evening, July 14, and was buried Monday morning, July 16.....Mrs. Hayhue Thomas is indisposed.....Mr. Harry Balthrop is sick.....The Metropolitan Baptist Church in Payne's Addition gave an old-fashioned basket meeting last Sunday afternoon. Quite a few people were present and after religious services during which many proclaimed a spiritual blessing a repast was spread and partaken of by all.....Roy Wightman, who has been very sick, is improving.....Mr. Samuel T. Bigman severed an artery in his left hand while at work last week.....Mrs. Bigman, who has been sick, is improving.....Miss Annie Carter of Hutchinson, Kans., who has spent several months in New York, is visiting her brother, Mr. Robert Carter, on her return home. HELENA. MONT. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGinnis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walton Sunday on a fishing trip. The long distance was covered in record time in Mr. Walton's Chalmers.... The B. Y. P. U. of the Second Baptist Church, under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Ruffan is doing good work. . . We are informed that never again can we trip the light fantastic in Phonograph Hall. I wonder why? Do phonographs make too much noise? . . . A certain prominent member of St. James Sunday School is almost inconsolable these days.... Piano movers need to be very strong, and it takes a Tall—but heavy one to stir the baby grand from Hollins avenue, . . . The cabin dances are becoming more interesting and exciting with each event. The latest is to—well, we'll see what the next one produces.... Mrs. Isaac Hayes, Jr., of Butte, who has been visiting Miss Carlotta V. Ford for the past week, returned home accompanied by Miss Ford.... Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pope of Anaconda have moved to Helena, and are stopping Mrs. Pope's mother, Mrs. Mamie Bridgewater, 502 Peosta avenue.... Mrs. Emma Boxley of Washington, D. C., is visiting her son Judge Hart, on Benton avenue.... H. J. Baker, Arthur Palmer and George Williams "pierced the stream and roused the finny race" on the Big Blackfoot last Sunday. It is said that Mrs. Alice Palmer is in the city to secure a restocking of the stream to replace the large catch made by these expert anglers.... Mrs. Pearl Rodgers, Mrs. Julia Young and their children, with Mr. Lawrence Jones of Great Falls spent the Fourth as the guests of Mrs. Alice Palmer, at her ranch on the Big Blackfoot.... The Paving Rally closed on the Ninth Street James Church netted nearly $950.00, which is to be used to liquidate old debts, and to create a nucleus for a building fund. Rev. George F. Martin would be happy were it not for that shadowy form known to all Methodist ministers as dollar money. CALCINE CINDERS. (By Harry C. Simmons.) Anaconda, Mont.: We are proud the strike resulted at it did as the mines and the works are once more operating. Among the people of Anaconda there seems to be a spirit of reconciliation. Bright smiles beam upon the faces of those who have been low in spirit the past three weeks. The wives and mothers of the men who bring home the bacon are feeling that God does everything well and for the best. The dinner pails that have been on the shelves are being given a Dutch cleansing prepara- tary to use. July 4th this place was like a cemetery, but thanks to the Ruler of the Universe and the good logical sense of the management the most difficult crisis terminated amicably. Everywhere are signs of activity....The death at Lincoln, Neb., of Mr. Charles Coll was a surprise to all who knew him in this city. He ran into Anaconda in 1898 on the Great Northern in the ePullman car service; was a good fellow to meet and made a host of friends. We regret his passing and extend sympathy to the family....Mrs. Omar Carnall returned from the trip to Mrs. Palmer's Blackfoot-ranch, near Helena. ...When she woke up one morning he was gone. Misplaced confidence paid in flight. Before the bungalow of Mrs. Louis Lane was completed the contractor skipped. We hope he may be apprehended and brought to justice....Ye old fashioned quilt was won by the pastor's wife, Mrs. Robert House, at the festival at the A. M. E. church the 14th....I wish to correct an error made in an article regarding the new concern on Commercial street. It is Turnham, Williams & Ellis. CHILICOTHE, MO. (By. B. V. Longdon.) Mrs. Ann Saunders, who iwas very ill last week, is recovering.....Mrs. Sofia Crane of Chicago, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tolston.....Mrs. Bradford of Ottumwa, la., is visiting her sister, Miss Zenobia White.....Mr. Edward Caswell, who is connected with an undertaking establishment of Chicago, Ill., arrived last week, and is recuperating at the home of his mother.....Rev. Jones, a traveling missionary of the Baptist church, peached at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday.....Miss Bessie Banks arrived Wednesday from Chicago, Ill., to spend a short vacation with Mr. Thomas Banks and family. Miss Banks is a student at one of the leading Negro hospitals of that city and is destined to become one of our representative nurses.....Miss Sawyer of Topeka, Kans., is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Sawyer.....Miss Rebecca Sawyer left for Lincoln, Neb., last Wednesday to attend the annual meeting of the O. E. S. Chapter. A missionary program was rendered at the A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon. The essays and addresses emphasized the fact that laziness has two comrades—doubt and complaining—and nothing is more hopeless than a church without purpose or endeavor. Outdoor entertainments were given by the Knights of Tabor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson last Thursday night and by the H. H. of Ruth at the Garrison School lawn last Tuesday night. These social events were the radiant centers of happy groups.....It is interesting to note the ecent pogress made by our baseball team under the management of Mr. James McCarthy. Not one game with the visiting or visited teams has been lost within the last six weeks. SLATER, MO. (By Mrs. Jose Walls) Mrs. Birdie Groves and Mrs. Minnie Whitefield of Gilliam worshipped at Slater, Sunday.....Dr. J. Will Jackson of Marshall, Mo., visited Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Walls Monday and Tuesday.....Rev. R. H. Smith and wife were guests at a dinner given in honor of Rev. J. Will Jackson at the beautiful residence of Mr., and Mrs. C. S. Walls.....Mrs. Nannie Neff visited friends in Armstrong, Mo., Friday and Saturday.....Prof. C. S. Walls was called to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Lewis Walls, at Glasgow, Mo. Tuesday.....Prof. A. C. Lewis is visiting in Glasgow, Mo., today.....The Grand Trip around the World will be given by the ladies of the Home Mission Society.....Mr. Howard Sharon and wife of St. Louis are making their home in Slater. Mo. Mr. Sharon is a home boy and we are glad to have him home again. PLEASANT HILL, MO (By S. C. Glipson.) Mrs. R. P. Caldwell, accompanied by her granddaughter, Gladys, is visiting her daughter in Kansas City.....Mrs. Perkins and sister were the guests of Mrs. Andrew Woods.....Mr. W. H. Snead was seriously injured from a fall while working in a hay field.... Prof. G. W. Wood left for his home in Oklahoma after a brief visit with parents.....Miss Ethel Crawford of Kansas City, Mo., spent the week end at the home of Mrs. Rosa Gipson.... Mrs. Vina Owens left Friday for an indefinite stay at the home of her son, Mr. Stanley Wilson, 1922 Woodland avenue, Kansas City, Mo.... Mrs. Mollie Cook was the guest of Mrs. Rosa Gipson Eatday and Sunday.... Mr. T. A. Cohron is spending a few weeks with his brother, Rev. E. M. Cohron in St. Louis, Mo.... Mrs. Mollie Wilson has returned after a few days' visit in Kansas City.....Miss Onilder Taylor has returned after a stay of three years in Omaha, Neb. LINCOLN, NEB. By W. W. Mosely Mr. and Mrs. Robt. W. Mitchell left last Friday for Jacksonville, Ill., the wife's old home, thence will spend some time in Chicago, St. Louis and other cities before returning home... Mr. Nicholas Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plaindealer, was in the city the past week...Mr. Jas. L. Brown of Chicago was in the city Monday on business. Mr. Brown was formerly a resident of Lincoln.....Mrs. Georgia Smith died at her home on U street last Friday at 6:30 p. m. after a brief illness. The newly born infant died. Mrs. Smith was the wife of Judge F. Smith and was 24 years old. Deceased leaves two children, mother, three brothers and other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the A. M. E. Church at 2:30 p. m. Sunday. Rev. J. S. Payne preached. The sight of the mother and babe in the same casket was indeed sad. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.....A Union revival meeting begins at the A. M. E. Church this Wednesday night. The churches participating are the A. M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist. Let all who can attend.....The Grand Session, O. E. S. Chapter, met Wednesday morning at the G. A. R. Hall. FROM: The Quartermaster General. TO: The Military Censor of the War Department: SUBJECT: Organization of new Bakery Companies. It is requested that the following be published: The Quartermaster General has been directed to organize at once forty Bakery Companies in addition to the ten companies now within the Continental limits of the United States. These Companies will be numbered from No. 1 to 52, Nos. 5 and 6 are in Honolulu and the Philippine Islands. The personnel of these companies will consist of 1 First Lieutenant. 1 Second Lieutenant. 1 Sergeant, First Class, $51.00 per month. 23 Sergeants, $44.00 per month. 45 Privates, First Class, $33.00 per month. 15 Privates, $30.00 per month. 2 Cooks, $38.00 per month. In addition the Government furnishes food, lodging and clothing. The equipment consists of the Army Field Bakery No. 1 oven with equipment. One of these ovens with equipment is designated as a unit, and is so equipped that it is a field Bakery complete in itself with a personnel of six men capable of supplying 1,800 men per day with bread. Fifteen '(15) of these units constitute a Bakery Company and the Company has a capacity of forty thousand pounds of bread per day. This is an opportunity for strong and energetic young men to learn a trade. Men who volunteer now will have an excellent opportunity for promotion. There are about 800 vacancies in the grade of Sergeant Baker and 600 in the grade of Corporal to be filled by the most capable men. In addition to this there will be vacancies in the grade of First and Second Lieutenant for experienced Bakers with the necessary educational qualifications. A young man with a good High School education stands a good chance to enlist, learn the baker's trade, and place himself in line for promotion to the grade of Non-Commissioned Officer and Commissioned Officer. Why not enlist now for one of these Companies? You have an opportunity for service abroad and a good chance for promotion. The Quartermaster General has decided to offer the commission in these companies to deserving men from the ranks. By authority of the Quartermaster General. (Signed) O. J. CHARLES, Major Q. M. Corps. RACE HATE Compute all you please the maddening effects of whisky in inciting the riots in East St. Louis in which more than one hundred human beings, who happened to be Negroes, were clubbed, shot, stamped to death, not in Russia, but in the free American we hear so much about on the Fourth of July—compute all the factors in the promurders, the sullen and irreducible fact remains that th emainspring of the murders was color. Is it always going to be so that a human being is to be lifted up, patted, forgiven, if he is white, and stamped into the ground if he is Colored. Is it always to be so that a black man has no rights which a white man is bound to respect? There is a race question most everywhere. They have a race question in California, where the Japs are disliked as much as the Negroes are in East St. Louis. But do you think for one minute that the white men of California would hunt down, burn, shoot, club, murder by system, as that mob did in East St. Louis? You may be assured that the United States would have a war on her hands with Japan within t. enty-four hours. What amazes us is the long suffering of our Colored people. We do not counsel retaliation. For the white man comes out best in that. We we do cry out for justice. We do appeal, even in a society craven as Russia at her worst, for a regard for human justice and rights—for the humblest man to have a man's rights. And we do certainly summon the Methodist Episcopal Church to take no uncertain stand in these days on this thing. What is civilization worth which does not protect the weak from the rapacity, the hate, the murderous rage of the strong?—Central Christian Advocate. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K.C.U.S.A. FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amber Burubo -Malow ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS PORO COLLEGE COMPANY 3100 Pine Street, Dept. G ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI --- --- Bell Phone E. 4394Y Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty ONLY ONE of Kansas City records but one real, legitimate, established Negro jeweler, and he is L. A. Wilson W. 9th St. Half block west of Wyoming St. Mr. Wilson sells Bonds, Watches; Clocks and Staple Jewelry :: and :: to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. THE Modern Builders Co. A.E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty 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. Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W C.LOUIS via Missouri Pacific 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. T.LOUIS --- Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. 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 Passenger Agt. or at Union Station Phones: Bell, Main 6740. Home, Main 6327 R. T. G. MATTHEWS, Assist. General Passenger Agt. If Your Business Is Not Worth Advertising, NELSON C. CREWS, Editor AMERICAN WOODMEN MAKES APOLOGY. Some time ago in the columns of The Sun was published an article announcing the retirement of Mr. T. A. Ross, the well known popular and hustling insurance representative from the American Woodmen as State Organizer, but it was couched in such language. Mr. Ross thought, as to convey the impression that he had been guilty of some overt act or wrong doing and that for that reason his resignation had been demanded. He immediately wrote the Supreme Commander, Hon. C. M. White, stating his objections and demanding a correction to which he received the following reply which is given The Sun for publication. It speaks for itself: Denver, Colo., July 7, 1917. Mr. T. A. Ross, 1900 F. 101. Your favor of the 2nd is before me, I believe I have already written you accepting your resignation. In regard to the notice in The Kansas City Sun, I am very sorry that it worked any hardship on yourself. I was advised to take that step by persons whom I thought ought to know the true conditions. In accordance with your request I shall gladly have the following published in The Sun. "T. A. Ross resigned from the Organization as an organizer June 1 and his resignation has been accepted and he no longer represents us." Trusting this will be satisfactory and with very best wishes, I remain, Fraternally yours, C. M. WHITE, Supreme Commander. Mrs. Willetta Johnson died Wednesday morning, July 18, at the residence of her sister, 1520 Virginia avenue, after a ten weeks' illness and the funeral will be held from the St. Stephen's Baptist Church, Sunday, at 1 p. m., under the auspices of Hattie Williams Temple No. 37 (S. M. T.) Rev. J. W. Hurse officiating. Lee Jackson, the well known bricklayer of 805 Charlotte street was se- If you want the business of 40,000 Negroes who spend approximately $200,000 per month We reach the buying public of both cities and surrounding communities, and we solicit for them only the most reliable firms. The buying public patronizing our advertisers are certain to be treated courteously, find goods as advertised and receive quality and service Call Our Advertising Representative for Rates Bell Phone East 999 1803 E.18th Street verely injured last week by being struck by falling scaffolding which broke three of his ribs. He is improving nicely at the home of his sister, Mrs. P. W. Whitworth, 111 East 5th street. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★ THE FOURTH ANNUAL TROLLEY by Prof. Frank Buckner and Mrs. Janie White to Leavenworth, Kan., Thursday, July 26, will be a grand affair. Dancing at Coliseum rink until 1:00 a.m. Music by Thyous Orchestra. Shimme? Why, sho'! Round trip, 60 cents. Tickets on sale at Palace Barber Shop, 19th and Vine, and McCampbell & Houston Drug Stores. Cars leave 10th and Main at 7:30 and 8:00 p. m. Call Prof. Buckner, Grand 4601, or Mrs. Janie, White, East 2690, for further information. * For to give up essential lib* * erty to obtain a little temporary* * safety is to deserve neither lib* * erty nor safety. — Benjamin* * Franklin. Youth of America, the curse of ages will rest upon you if ever you surrender to foreign ambition or domestic lawlessness the precious liberty for for which your fathers bled.—John Mitchell Mason. Finally, sir, we shall not fight, our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight for us.—Oliver Wolcott. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1917. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALLEN CHAPEL. By Delia H. Mosee. A large number were in attendance last Sunday to hear Rev. F. F. Moten, the renowned Evangelist, deliver such inspiring sermons at both the morning and evening services, as to captivate the hearts of the listeners who responded with many an amen. His singing and that of his daughter, Miss Etta Moten, added much to the spirit of the services. There were three additions to the Church. Mrs. Moten, the wife of the evangelist, addressed the Senior Endeavor. It is anticipated that the contest between the Sunday School pupils for the best essay on Home to take place in Allen Chapel, June 27, will be very lively and interesting. Next Sunday the Deaconesses will have charge of the services. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D., formerly of South Africa, now of the Second Episcopal District, is expected to preach in Allen Chapel Sunday evening, July 29. Bishop Johnson is a most fluent and able speaker. If you have heard him once you will wish to hear him again. Those who have not heard him should not miss this opportunity of doing so. CENTENNIEL M. E. CHURCH. B: JORDAN H. BARRONTE By Jordan H. Ray, Reporter. Sunday, July 15, was a very successful day with Centenniel M, E. Church, 19th and Woodland. The Sunday School was well attended and each teacher did his work well as instructor of his class. The Sunday School was reviewed in a brief but unique way by Brother W. S. Lewis, who is a strong factor in the Sunday School work, a member of the Board of Trustees and a strong prop to Centenniel in general. The sermon in the morning was one of the kind that every member of the race should have heard whether a member of the Church or not. Rev. R. Davis, D. D., our able pastor, took for his text Matt. 12:30, "He that is not with me is against me." He showed very clearly the two distinct elements of soldiers or members of the Church the same as in civil armies. The loyal and disloyal were explained carefully. He made it clear that the disloyal members of the Church are more detrimental than those who do not belong inasmuch as they are not loyal to the Church; they are supporting the world in all its phases of evil and only live in the Church in name, evidently with Christ in pretense and against him in principal and practice. Take for example those who are loyal to the Sunday moving picture show and other sinful acts that are contrary to Christian principles. Sunday evening closed the day with a joyful song service and a short address to the Church by Brother T. T. Payne in behalf of the Methodist Brotherhood. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH VINE STREET BAPIST CHURCH. All services were well attended last Sunday.....Mrs. John Ralls of Rosedale is very slick. We hope she will improve.....Mrs. Ella Lawson is much better. She is at home where she will be pleased to see her many friends.....The B. Y. P. U. rendered a fine program last Sunday. One of the many numbers, was a lecture by Dr. T. A. Fletcher, which was indeed grand. We hope the Doctor will visit us again. The B. Y. P. U. served ice cream and cake free. Miss Bloomer Gilham, President. PREACHER KILLED Rev. J. A. Bramlit, pastor of St. Mary's Baptist church, sustained severe wounds from a gun in the hands of one of his members, Bill Moore. The shooting took place in front of the tabernacle at Twelfth and Wabash, where Rev. Bramlit had been holding revival meetings. Various accounts of the shooting have been given, but it is generally understood that a controversy over the payment of some chairs bought for the church brought on the ill feeling between Mr. Moore and Rev. Bramlit. The day following the shooting, Mr. Moore gave himself up to the authorities. Rev. Bramlit, who was taken to St. Francis hospital immediately after the shooting, is now at his home, where he is reported to be in a very dangerous condition.' Thursday morning—Rev. J. A. Bramilit died at his home at 1201 Ohio avenue Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock. Rev. and Mrs. Bramilit had been in Wichita about two years and were highly respected by all who knew them. St. Mary's Baptist church and a host of friends extend Mrs. Luceal Bramilit their sincere sympathy in this hour of bereavement.—Wichita Kansan. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. On account of the cleaning going on in the auditorium the Church services were held in the lecture room last Sunday. "New Heaven and a New Church" was the subject of the pastor's powerful and soul stirring sermon last Sunday morning to a large and interested congregation. The Rev. C. R. McDowell of Hannibal, Mo., preached a grand sermon on "What shall I render unto God for all his benefits to me." During the day eight additions were made to the Church. On last Friday at 2:00 p. m. the Mission Circle held an interesting session at the home of Mrs. Hetzt at 1829 Park avenue, Kansas City, Kans. On Tuesday, July 31, Mr. Bell, the artist, will give an entertainment in this Church. Next Sunday, July 22, is set apart as rally day. KANSAS CITY CIVIC LEAGUE Dr. J. F. Shannon, President; Jos. A. Butler, Secretary; Rev. Fr. VanLoo, Vice President; J. J. Allen, Assistant Secretary; Prof. J. R. E. Lee, Treasurer. Executive Committee: Prof. Jno. L. Love, Chairman; Robt. B. DeFrantz, L. C. Stewart, C. H. Calloway, Prof. R. T. Coles, Dr. J. F. Shannon, Ex-Officio. Committee on Membership: J. J. Allen, Chairman; F. J. Weaver, D. Dbowser, Jas. Holbert, Chas. Harris. Committee on Health and Housing: Committee on Publicity: Nelson C Crews, Chairman; J. S. Harris, L. C Stewart, Prof. R. T. Coles, Jos. A Butler. Vaughan's Values Perhaps many readers of The Sun would like to know who are taking advantage of these values I offer weekly. The biggest men in town, they are the ones. Not necessary the man who makes the most money, nor the man largest in size, but every man, rich or poor, who feels that love of wife and family is greater than love of money is a big man. When he reaches the point of buying a home for his family, where the wife can reign supreme, he becomes, indeed, a very big man. I am selling property right along in the two Kansas Citys. Costs nothing to talk it over. Telephone me, Bell W 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas. All persons expecting to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge August 6 to 10, at Jefferson City, Mo., will please notify the Rev. John Goins, chairman of the local committee, 505 Monroe street, Jefferson City, Mo. * 1867 1917 * * HOWARD UNIVERSITY * * Stephen M. Newman, A.M.,D.D. * President. * * College of Arts and Sciences. * A. B. and B. S. Courses. * * Teachers' College. * A. B. and B. S. Courses in Education. * School of Manual Arts and * Applied Sciences * B. S. Courses in * Engineering * Home Economics * Manual Arts * Conservatory of Music. * Mus. B. Courses. * Academy. * Two Preparatory Courses: * Classical * Scientific * Commercial College. * Secretarial Course * Accounting Course * General Course * Library Training Class. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. School of Theology. B. D. Courses Diploma Course. School of Medicine. M. D. Courses in Medicine D. D. S. Courses in Dentistry Phar. D. Courses in Pharmacy For catalogue address HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. THE KANSASCITYSUN All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August —, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa M. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 75 Three Months ..... 50 ADVERTISING RATES, $2.00 PER INCH PER MONTH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. EDITORIALS. Is it the white or the black race which stands most in need of moral advancement. The black race has but a half century of free opportunity against forty centuries for the white race. Germany makes ruthless and inhuman war against her neighbors. The white Americans of Illinois murder, ravage and outrage their equally helpless neighbors. The closing of the first summer normal school for local teachers marks a new era in the advancement of these important public servants. Over fifty Negro teachers have been in constant attendance in the department provided for them and have set a high mark in the way of interest, hard work and professional zeal, encouraged by the enthusiastic and open-hearted contact with high class modern instructors. This is the big convention season of the most prominent Negro secret societies of the state. The O. E. S. under the leadership of Miss Virgile Walden, Grand Matron, has just closed a record breaking session at Lincoln, Neb. Next week the Knights of Pythias will meet and make up at Hannibal, guided by the persuasive and talented A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor, and at the same time Prof. A. R. Chinn, the veteran C. G. M. of the Order of Twelve, will call his hosts together in Lexington. In all characteristic respects Twelfth street is vieing with Eighteenth street for Negro with "white way" honors. The same swarming of the streets at night, the same loud laughing and boisterous conduct, the same brazen street women and illmannered men—all going the route which leads to nowhere except to social degradation and spiritual destruction. Surely something is wrong somewhere, else out of all our so-called forces for good some influence might obtain toward lessening the darkness into which we are groping farther each day. The splendid article headed "RACE HATE" appearing in the Central Christian Advocate from the pen of Dr. Claudius B. Spencer, editor of the best paper published by the great Methodist Church deserves the sincere thanks of every Negro in America. Dr. Spencer will be remembered by Kansas Cityans as having given a very pleasing and scholarly address at Western University's Commencement last June. We reproduce the article on another page in this paper. MRS. WILLIAM J. DIXON Hair Dresser and Manicurist Manicurist Scalp treatment a specialty. Hair dressing on all occasions. Would like her friends and old customers to call her. XX Hair Preparations used. Bell Phone, East 4536. Address 2828 CLEVELAND AVENUE FOR RENT — 5-room; newly decorated, $12.00. FOR SALE — 6-room brick, bath and cellar. Lot 50x130. Barn and chicken house. City water. Price, $2,000. * FOR SALE—Two vacant 25- * foot lots. * _____ * CALL 2810 NORTON AVE. or * BELL PHONE, EAST 2486W. MR. COLORED MAN BUY A HOME ON EASY PAYMENTS. Seven-room house, 2-story, full cement basement, city water and electric light up and down stairs, newly painted in and outside; large lot 50x 120 ft. Near the Saint Clair Oil Refining Company in Argentine and should rent at $20 per month to two families. Must sacrifice on small payment down and $15 per month. See us at once. FARM & CITY EXCHANGE 3013 Strong Ave., Argentine, Kas. Bell phone, Argentine 530. Betty & Sam's Little Corner) A THEY SAY —That a man who buys stolen property knowingly is as guilty as the man who steals it. —That the Trolley to Leavenworth, July 26, will be a rare treat, and you will regret it if you fail to go. —That you should be sure you're not talking over a party line before you become too affectionate with another woman's husband. —That those business people who will not sweep the sidewalks in front of their places should be arrested daily until they learn how. —That the worth of any man to his community is usually measured by the service he renders to that community. Now, what could you "cash in" for? —That the way Negroes are burning gasoline on 18th street these evenings would make a stranger think they all owned inexhaustible oil wells. —That the Kansas City Negro is not making the most of his business opportunities 18th street alone would support another good restaurant a first class movie house, a good clean grocery, a gasoline filling station, a wet wash laundry and a good racket store. Why not get busy, people? —That the Negro who does not advertise should cut out these lines from our office poet and paste them in his hat: Lives of great men all remind us The thing to do if we are wise Leave our modesty behind us, And get out and advertise. Classified Wants and Rooms to Rent Wanted—Children to care for by the day or week. 1514 E. Tenth street Bell phone, East 1147-J. For Sale—A new Duntley Carpet Sweeper taken on advertisement. Cost $6.00; will sell for $2.00. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front room, 1325 Euclid, 2nd floor. Mrs. Houston. FOR RENT—A furnished room; modern; in private family. 1712 Forest Ave. Mrs. M. Wright. WANTED—One good male and one female barber at once. N. Smith, 912 E. 12th street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room near car lines. Modern. Call Grand 3532-W. FOR RENT, 2nd floor Apt.—Duplex 4 rooms, hall and bath. Electric lights hot water tank. $16.50. Inquire at 1714 E. 24th street or call Bell phone. East 1278. FOR RENT—I208-10 East 16th St. Four rooms and bath, strictly modern. Janitor service, steam heat. Combination lights. References required. Ready August 1st. FOR RENT—One furnished front room and one room for light housekeeping. Strictly modern. Bell phone Grand 1856. Mrs. A. Nelson, 1514 Lydia avenue. WANTED—An experienced lady in hair work and all kinds of beauty culture. Willing to leave the city when necessary. Call Bell Phone, East 2453. For Sale—Phonograph, forty cylinder records; just the thing to please the children and keep them at home. Only $4.00. Cost $25.00. For Rent.—Two beautiful four-room flats, modern, 1010 Vine and 1324 Vine street. Bell phone, East 4067-J. Mrs A. E. Jenkins. ```markdown ``` * For Sale by Owner—Frame * duplex; 8 rooms; 35 ft. front; * water, gas and sewer; Colored * neighborhood; $1,600.00. $100 * down and $15.00 a month, with * interest. 2115 Bellefontaine, * Kansas City, Mo. * THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JULY 21. 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 Michigan avenue, Poro hair dresser. Bell Phone, East 3058J. MRS. MINNIE DOYLE, Poro Hair Dresser, 2627 Vine St. Bell Phone, East 3176. MRS. ETHEL E. WILSON, 1008 Woodland. 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, E618. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 19th and Vine streets. Bell Phone, East 559. Home Phone, East 4132. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E. Ninth. Bell phone, East 272. 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 624SR. PHOTOGRAPHERS J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East Eighteenth street. Bell phone, E. 91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. COLORED PEOPLES INVESTMENT CO., Solomon Smith, Pres., 2122 Vine St. Bell Phone, East 1011. Home Phone, East 4011. A B C EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT CO., 500 Minnesota avenue. (Upstairs) Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 1743; Home phone, West 1036. C. W. Neloms, Mgr. H. L. KINSLER, 918 East Twenty-first street. Bell phone, Grand 4204. 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 4389. 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. Williams Investment Co. WE HAVE FOR SALE—A four room cottage at Howard and Garfield for $1,150.00. Terms, $50.00 down and $10.00 per month and interest. Both Phones East 1415. Also at 2325 Michigan 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 sale, 13th and Euclid, 10-room brick, strictly modern, a bargain. WILLIAMS INVESTMENT CO. 1704 East Twelfth Street. Both Phones. East 1415. Justice, equal and exact, to all men, of whatever state of persuasion, religious or political.—Thomas Jefferson. ```markdown ``` Beat the High Cost of Living buy buying your GROCERIES & MEATS at The Cash Grocery & Meat Market 623 East 17th Street Under,new management. B.F. 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Print by Mail, 50c; 10 cExtra for Postage. S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 East 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. 1917 Evanston, III. 1831 PASEO The following Sunday Schools are contestants: Second Baptist Church, Rev. S. W. Bacote, pastor; Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor; Allen Chapel, Rev. Wm. H. Thomas, pastor; St. Stephen's Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Hurse, pastor; Fleasant Green Baptist Church, Rev. J. M. Booker, pastor; Second Christian Church, Rev. Wm. Alphin, pastor; Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. Jenkins, pastor; Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. F. D. Wells, pastor; and First A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kan., Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor. The Douglass Hospital Club will give a first prize of $5.00 and a second prize of $2.50 to the Sunday School whose pupil under 16 years writes the best essay on "Home." Other Sunday Schools wishing to contest or for further information, call MRS. A. E. JENKINS, 1324 Vine Street, THE SODA SEA Service and Quality are WHITE-WOOD Bring Your Prescriptions of Absolute Accuracy OUR STOCK IS COMP N. W. Corner 19th and Vine PHONES—HOME EAS MADAM LYDIA GARDNER'S BEFORE TRADE MARK SODA SEASON IS HERE! Service and Quality are Paramount at the TE-WOOD DRUG STORE Your Prescriptions to us and be assured Absolute Accuracy and Fair Treatment. STOCK IS COMPLETE IN ALL LINES corner 19th and Vine Streets. (Transfer Point) PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. LYDIA GARDNER'S MAGICAL LIP REDUCER TRADE MARK ORE AFTER THE SODA SEASON IS HERE Service and Quality are Paramount at the WHITE-WOOD DRUG STORE Bring Your Prescriptions to us and be assured of Absolute Accuracy and Fair Treatment. OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE IN ALL LINES N. W. Corner 19th and Vine Streets. (Transfer Point) PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. MADAM LYDIA GARDNER'S MAGICAL LIP REDUCER TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER AGENTS WANTED! --- 316 KENTUCKY AVENUE "If you have good hair, care for it. If you have a diseased scalp, treat it. If you have little or no hair—it's your own fault and a good reason for quick action." Madame M. B. Jackson's Wonderful Hair Grower is not a new discovery, but has been used for years with the best results. Both temple grower and grower sell for twenty-five and fifty cents per box. Also a pressing oil at twenty-five cents per box. Madame M. B. Jackson's Hair Grower can be used with or without straightening the hair. A complete course taught by mail or personal instruction. Work guaranteed. Years of experience. Hair matched by sample. We sell all kinds of hair goods. A six weeks' treatment of Madame M. B. Jackson's Wonderful Preparations will be malied to any one for one dollar and a half. Mail orders promptly filled. Send two-cent stamp for return mail and literature. Agents wanted. Liberal discount. MRS. ORA WILLIAMS. Assistant Send all money orders to Madame M. B. Jackson. For further information call BELL PHONE, E. 3237W or write MME. M. B. JACKSON, 1913 East Tenth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HOURS: 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. MME. M. B. JACKSON, 1913 East HOURS: 8 A. M. BOTH TIME AND M B. JACKSON, 1913 East Tenth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HOURS: 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT BOTH TIME AND MONEY SAVED AT LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING STORE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN ALSO W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY MADAME E. NEFF, Electric Hair Grower AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY AME E. NEFF, Electric Hair Grower FALL AND WINTER GOODS NOW ON DISPLAY MADAME E. NEFF, Electric Hair Grower MADAME E. NEFF, Electric Hair Grower THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM --- Bell Phone, East 412W. Mme. M. B. Jackson JOPLIN, MO. W. L. MARTINS 1318 East 18th Street Guaranteed to Grow Hair in six months. (In business 8 years.) I cure all scalp diseases and stop falling hair. Write the following for reference: Mrs. J. A. Hensley, 2443 Tremont Pl., Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Della Burns, 913 Everett Ave., Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Laura Fields, 1007 East 17th, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Eliza Bradford, 1704½ E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. Agents Wanted. Write for terms. MADAME NEFF'S CITY NEWS --- Watch for date of the "Empty House Dance." It will be great. The Empty House Dance is the latest fad. Mr. Jerome Easley of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. B. Merritt, of 1825 Brownell avenue. Mr. S. E. Bean of 1932 Grand avenue, is visiting an uncle he has not seen for thirty years, in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, 2313 Highland avenue, left Tuesday morning for a few weeks' visit in Chicago. Prof. T. W. H. Williams is seriously indisposed at his residence, 1323 Jackson avenue. Mrs. Geo. T. Wassom is spending her vacation in Chicago and at her old home, Oberlin, Ohio, with her sisters. Mrs. Lillian Payne and Miss Virgie Payne of Armstrong, Mo., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Mollie Wayland, 1137 Pacific street. Mrs. Inez McCoy Edwards was granted a Decree of Divorce July 7 from William Edwards and was given her maiden name of Inez McCoy. Mrs. Mary J. Price of Columbia, Ga., arrived Thursday to visit her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Hawkins, 2312 Michigan avenue. Mr. Joseph Stokes, 1012 Euclid avenue, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Elizani Stokes, in Fredonia, Kan., will return today. Mrs. Elsie Hollins, 1519 Park avenue, entertained Mrs. J. H. Brown of Fort Scott, Kan., at the Carnival at Lincoln Electric Park Monday night. Mr. Edward Dennis, who has been Instructor of Music at Wiley University, Marshall, Tex., is spending his vacation in the city with relatives and friends. Mr. W. F. Lowe is spending his vacation at Ogden, Utah. He writes that he visited Yellow Stone Park and had a great time. Miss Willa Glass of 1609 E. 10th street, returned Tuesday from a three weeks' visit at St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. The Sun has received since its last report $1.00 for the Relief Fund of the East St. Louis refugees from Mrs. Joseph Stokes of 1012 Euclid avenue. Mrs. Cora McKay of 2406 Flora avenue and Mrs. Lula Miller, 1806 Howard avenue, have returned from a ten days' visit in Malta Bend and Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Lowell Brown of Fort Scott, Kan., and small daughter, Matilda Louise, spent a few days in the city en route to Colorado Springs to spend the summer. The Sixth Official report of the Negro Masnic Hall Association of St Louis reflects much credit upon the Masons of that city and especially its President, the brilliant Frank J Brown. They owe less than $10,000 on property valued at $30,000.00. * Miss Goldie Price has opened * * a Studio of Music at her home, * 1736 Brooklyn Ave. Special attention given to beginners. * Lesson, 25 cents. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROOMS WANTED. The Sun has many inquiries each week for rooms, furnished and unfurnished, and persons having rooms for rent would do well to advertise them in this paper if you want quick returns. Mrs. J. Lightner, 1712 E. 13th street, left Tuesday for Chicago where she will visit relatives and friends. From there she will go to Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo., to spend the summer. Mr. Manchester Reeves, 203 E. 36th street, left the city for a three months' visit with relatives in the East and Washington, D. C. En route he will stop at Toledo, Ohio, to transact some business. The Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 111 Highland avenue, will give a grand basket meeting, July 22, at the Church. Come and enjoy yourself. Rev. J. H. Brooks, pastor. The Rev. Father E. Christian of the Church of the Redeemer, Oklahoma City, Okla., stopped over in the city and visited the Rev. Father Vanloo. Father Christian is on his way to supply the pulpit of All Saints Church, St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, July 15. Father Christian is expected to preach at St. Augustine's Church, July 22. WHY ARE YOU SATISFIED TO RECEIVE FROM $40 TO $60 WHEN YOU EARN FROM $80 TO $100? WE ARE IN TOUCH WITH THE BEST JOBS IN THE CITY. LIST YOUR NAME WITH US AND Bell East 4059 1509 E.18TH STREET Home East 5398 Kansas City, Mo. "BETTER JOBS FOR BETTER PEOPLE" THE REASON EVERY WOM- AN SHOULD REGISTER Will be explained to you Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Lincoln High School by the following ladies: Mrs. Pearl M. Dabney, Mrs. H. N. Ess, Mrs. Ida M. Becks, Mrs. J. Silas Harris, Mrs. Clara Adams, Mrs. Wm. Alphin. Come and hear why. There is one thing sure—if you fail to register you will soon have cause to regret that you did not. ALL MINISTERS ESPECIALLY INVITED. Mrs. T. G. McCampbell. Mrs. Guy Marshall, 1209 East 16th street, has as her guests Mrs. Sadie Glenn of Gadson, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Herron of Roswell, New Mexico. WHY ARE YOU SATISFIED $40 TO $60 WHEN YOU E WE ARE IN TOUCH WITH THE CITY. LIST YOUR Better Your BUREAU OF DOMES PHONES Bell East 4059 150 Home East 5398 "BETTER JOBS FOR Gone But Not Formotten In remembrance of my husband, Fred Lored, who died one year ago. July 19, 1916. (Mrs.) LONA LORED. Mrs. J. H. Brown of Fort Scott, Kan., came up Sunday and enjoyed a very pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Mitchell,Vaughan, 1741 Lydia avenue, and brother, Mr. F. Mayes, 1605 Tracy avenue, also her mother and sister, Mrs. S. H. Mason and Mrs. W. Myers, of 2708 North Seventh street, Kansas City, Kan. RIDE IN A VELIE! COMPETENT DRIVER! RATES REASONABLE! Special attention given to PRIVATE PARTIES, PICNICS and JOY RIDES. W. 2842-W. E. 2324-W. THE BIG OUTING given by the Metropolitan Street Railroad to its Colored employees all day and until 12:00 o'clock Wednesday night at beautiful Lincoln Electric Park was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given at this distinctively race resort. The splendid conduct of those in attendance, the bilarity, mirth and good time indulged in by all made it a unique occasion and many were the enconius showered upon the management of the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. for its thoughtfulness and generosity in entertaining its employees. The Company not only furnished free transportation for its employees and their families during the day but paid all the admission to the Park, furnished each individual with a silk badge, distributed three barrels of lemonade, a thousand packages of pop corn and more than a hundred gallons of ice cream as well as staged a number of races, swimming contests and other forms of amusement, that created much merriment. One of the representatives of the company who has attended all the outings given to the white employees said this was the best conducted, most orderly and most enjoyable affair the Company had ever given. The Colored people are loud in their praises of the Metropolitan. An old-fashioned picnic will be given at the Heims' Park, East Hot toms, Wednesday, August 1, by the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. Plenty to eat. Amusements of all kinds. Come and have a good time Admission 10 cents. Harry R. Graham, S. G. K. T. B. J. Robinson, S. G. S. The Annual Excursion to Leavenworth, Kan., under the auspices of St. Elmo Drill Team of the Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will be given Sunday, July 22, 65 cents round trip. Tickets on sale at Montgomery Hall, 1150 Independence Ave., or from any member of team. Cars leave 4th and Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., at 9:15 a. m. and leave Leavenworth at 9:30 p. m. T. B. J. Robinson, Instructor. Frederick A. Turner, Mgr. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1917 Mrs. Janie White was in Leavenworth on business this week. Mr. William Finney of 1425 East 18th street left Saturday, July 14, for Detroit, Mich., for an indefinite stay. Miss Josephine Smith, 3014 West Prospect avenue, is recovering from a light operation undergone at the Bell Memorial Hospital. She will be home in a few days. WANTED AT ONCE. An active, hustling man for partner ship in a good paying tailoring establishment. Inquire of the Kansas City Sun. M. and Mrs. Major W. Brown of 2400 Paseo, are spending the month end at Watseka, Ill., with Mrs. Brown's parents, Colonel and Mrs. Ezra Wilson. Colonel Wilson is a wealthy farmer and stockman. Mrs. Nellie E. Young of 3412 East 21st street, returned to the city after NEEDED TO RECEIVE FROM WEARN FROM $80 TO $100? WITH THE BEST JOBS IN OUR NAME WITH US AND Air Condition ASTIC REQUIREMENTS SECOND FLOOR 9 E. 18TH STREET Kansas City, Mo. R BETTER PEOPLE" an absence of several weeks, accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Andrews, wife of Mr. Robert L. Andrews, Texas' most prosperous merchant. After spending a while here Mrs. Andrews will visit New York and other eastern cities. Mr. Junius J. Grant left Thursday to visit his brother, Squire Grant, at Sioux City, Ia., for several weeks and later will visit in St. Paul, Minn. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our beloved mother, Nettie Henderson, who passed away two years ago today, July 22, 1915. Her cheerful smile and friendly grasp are pleasant to recall; She had a kindly smile for each, and died beloved by all. Fresh to our minds her memory clings, yet still our grief is sore. For each passing day but nearer brings the day we'll meet once more. Sadly missed by her children. JOSEPHINE FINNEY, CYNTHIA MILLER, BERTHA BERNAUGH CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, J. A. Hall, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings which were profuse. HELEN H. HALL, daughter. MRS. J. A. HALL, wife, Mr. John W. Hawkins of 1115 Highland avenue, died last Wednesday, the 18th, and was buried Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bert S. Hill, 1020 Euclid avenue. He left a daughter, three sisters, one brother and many relatives to mourn his loss Mrs. Newton Hicklin and Mrs. Fletcher McGee of St. Joseph, Mo., attended the funeral. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the long illness and death of our mother, Mrs. M. J. Elliott and also for the beautiful words of consolation and floral offerings. MRS. J. ABERNATHY, MRS. E. WEBBER, Daughters. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to sincerely thank my many friends and the members of Hattie Williams Temple No. 337, S. M. T., for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and at the death of my sister, Mrs. Willette Johnson. During the past week the Square Deal Realty and Investment Company located at 1315 East 18th street, have closed the following real estate transactions: Sold to Rev. James W. Hurse, pastor of the St. Stephens' Baptist Church, the magnificent home located at 1302 Euclid avenue, for the consideration of $4,700; to Dr. J. H. Williams, Grand Master of the U. B. F. the beautiful residence at 1325 Michigan avenue, for the sum of $3,700. KANSAS CITY, KAS. By Mrs. Zenobia Nelson. Mrs. Ada Hudson of 2078 Harrison street moved to 440 Boswell avenue. Mrs. M. J. Jackson, 923 St. Paul, is ill. Mrs. Mattie Wyse of 405 Miami street, who has been ill, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Miller of St. Louis, Mo., are now located at 2119 N. 3rd street. Mrs. A. J. Starnes of 2009 N. Sixth street, was called to Montmort, Ia., on account of the illness of her sister. Miss Gaynell Johnson, 2009 N. 6th street, is visiting in Atchison, Kans., and will go from there to Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Chas. Black of 2940 Hallock left. Wednesday for Chicago for an indefinite stay. Mrs. F. P. Perry of 1815 N. 3rd street, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. Blanche Mason and children of Minneapolis, Minn., were the guests of Mrs. W. D. Holmes last week at 442 Boswell. Mr. H. O. Taylor of 1318 N. 29th street, who was called to Nashville, Tenn., on the account of illness of her mother, died Sunday, July 15. The Pullman Porters Auxiliary gave a picnic July 12. A large crowd was present and a very pleasant time was spent. Mrs. Mary Smith of Higginsville Mo., and Mrs. Daisy Mabery of Lexington, Mo., were guests of Mrs. Minnie Jennings, 1201 Barnet avenue. [Name] A WHOLE RACE MOURNS Just one year ago God called you. Why? No one of us can tell. But we have this consolation— God doeth all things well. —Ruth Lange At the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, the pastor preached a real good sermon Sunday night on "Constraining Love." The collection was $244.36. THE ASCENSION CHURCH—Sunday School, 9:30 a. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m. Story Telling Hour every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. Rev. DeWolf, pastor. Everybody welcome. Mrs. J. C. Ray, 325 Troupe avenue, left for Denver and Colorado Springs where she will be away about two months. Mr. Ray will join her in Colorado Springs in about a month. The Band of Hope Sewing Circle is doing a good work. They were royally entertained by the pastor's wife, Mrs. J. Jackson, after which the Circle presented a beautiful cut glass ice bowl and plate and spoon. Mrs. M. Symour, President. Rev. Griffen, pastor of the First A. M. E. Church, preached from the text, "I have come that they might have life and that they may have it more abundantly," last. Sunday morning and the service was very impressive. Mrs. Katie Minor of 315 Nebraska avenue, is visiting Mrs. J. W. Norris of Sioux City, Ia. An informal reception was held for her and Mrs. W. B. Norris of Chicago Monday, July 16. Before returning home she will visit Yonkton, S. Dak., and Des Moines, Ia. Mr. James Gleaton, a prominent and well known young man of this city, departed this life Wednesday, July 4. The funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church of which he was a member, Sunday, July 7. Many beautiful offerings were sent by sympathizing friends. He is survived by a faithful wife, two children, four sisters, a mother and a father, as well as a host of friends. Two large and appreciative audiences listened to the excellent sermons delivered by Rev. L. Morgan, an ordained minister of the Metropolitan Temple. His activity in the Church and Bible Study has been re- markable. Rev. Holmes, the pastor, was at Des Moines, Ia., Sunday and preached. Clay Jackson was born in Parsons, Kans., June 12, 1896, and met his death July 9 while swimming at 11th and Washington boulevard, at 12:30, age 21 years, 27 days. He united with the A. M. E. Church at the age of 17 and lived a consisten Christian to the end. It seems as though his mother had a premonition of his death. She told her neighbor, Mrs. Jackson, that she felt that something was going to happen to her son. He leaves to mourn his loss a mother, stepfather, three aunts, lots of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. But their loss is Heaven's gain, as the wise Grecians have said, "No man or woman is happy until they are dead." So after life's journey he sleeps well. To the bereaved parents I will say you have lost a kind, loving and faithful son. To the friends a great young man from you is gone. He was full of sympathy. His heart and hands always went out to do good; his parents stood firmly together all through life. He is highly respected by all who knew him. So let his sleep, our sorrow, clustering around his head. Be comforted, ye loved ones who weep. He lives with God; he is not dead. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Those who attend the Fourteenth Annual Session of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools at New Orleans, Ia., July 25-29, will have an opportunity to come into direct contact with valuable historic data as well as an opportunity to see three of the leading educational institutions for Negroes in the South. It was here at New Orleans that the transfer of the Louisiana Province was made to the United States in 1803. The room is still preserved and the spot on which and the table around which the agreement was made can be seen by visitors. The spot on which the Battle of New Orleans was fought by Jackson, in which the Negroes took such an important part, is of interest to visitors from all sections of the country. The old French Market still has its attractions. The three institutions for the education of the Negroes of the South are Straight University, which is fostered by the American Missionary Association; the New Orleans University, under the direction of the Freedman's Aid Society, and Xavier College, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, which occupies the position and in other respects the place of the former Southern University which has been removed to Baton Rogue. Leland University, which for many years was under the direction of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the site of which will be of interest, has been recently removed to Alexandria. This school has also figured greatly in the educational history of Louisiana. As to the attendance at the session to be held here, reports come to us that the Mississippi State Teachers' Association which held its meeting last week, voted to come in two special car parties. 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WALLACE, Mgr. the Department of Ophthalmology Medical School at Memorial Hospital SAILER Specialty in THE EYE Is for correct glasses. 7 to 9 p. m. KANSAS CITY for the Complexion W CREAM (Almonds.) Removes Tan, Sunbath dicated in Eczema Diseases. ...50 CENTS ion for the Hairift and Easy to Arrafof Hair. Use withrons. G STORE, Pilphino A ug Store h Street and the Pass PHONES By Veronica M. Maner (Copyright, 1917, by W. G. Chapman.) "So you want to purchase an interest in the business?" propounded Alvin Brooks. "If my modest means will allow it, Mr. Brooks," responded Pierce Waldron. "I've been your traveling salesman for eight years. I have done moderately well and have saved money. I want a home job now, for I have just been married. Even if my little fund covers only a small interest, I would be glad to pay it in." Alvin Brooks studied the bright, eager face of his most faithful and successful employee sympathetically. His rare good heart showed in his homely, but honest face. "Waldron," he said, "you come at a favorable juncture. Ten years ago when after a hard, struggling life I started in business, I made up my mind that when I was worth twenty-five thousand dollars I would retire; first, because I do not care for money; next, because that sum will be sufficient to keep me for the rest of my life. I was just thinking of retiring from business." "Oh, sir, after that fine foundation that should be a pride to you!" "I have decided," declared Brooks definitely. "Now then. I'll make you a proposition. You keep your little capital to run on, take over the business, pay me ten per cent of the net profits for a like number of years and Brooks and Company passes into your hands." Of course Pierce Waldron was delighted and Alvin Brooks strolled from his hotel the next day feeling like a boy let out of school. His life up to twenty-one had been one of deprivation and trial. He had been the sole support of his mother and sister from early boyhood. Both had died. Then A man looks out of a window. Halted Before the Windows. he had slaved and saved. At twenty-one he was able to start in business in a small way. He had made money fast. How he would like a life of reasonable leisure and ignore and forget the hard grind of the intense years devoted to business. At the end of a week Brooks was at his wits' end as to how he could spend his time. Inactivity palled upon him. Through all the years his one fond memory was of the old home, humble but cherished. He decided to visit the old town and did so. He left it disappointed, depressed. Its character had entirely changed. The old house had been torn down to make place for a factory. His old friends were scattered or dead. "There seems to be no cozy corner for me in the whole world," he told Limself with distressing candor. "I've missed it, somehow." Then Alvin Brooks got down to a dull jog trot existence. He moved to a boarding house to have companionship. It did not suit him. He rented a flat and hired a neat, practical old housekeeper. It was not home. He joined a club. It became a bore. He never stopped to analyze that what he needed was home interest and home comfort. Alone and serious in his lonely flat, Brooks would dream of the old days. Even its hardships were sacred and welcome to him. It had been happiness to work for others. Tender memories of the old homely village life came to him persistently. The scent of an apple would make him choke up as he recalled the ripe pippins his old mother was wont to wrap in cloth in the old bureau drawer. Once he came across a ragged urchin munching at a piece of new homemade bread and butter and it brought tears to his eyes. Only circumstances and discoveries suggesting the old home life were endearing to him. One day Brooks halted before the window of an isolated little candy and stationery shop near a public school. Its display was of the hetero- geneous mass of candy, gum, pencils, paper and the like of its class. But in a corner stood a jar, dust covered, obscure. It held half a dozen slabs of what in his early days had been called "beefsteak candy." In his youth that had been the crowning triumph of the candy-maker's trade. He had not seen its like for over twenty years. He stood as one under a spell of fascination, starring at that old discolored jar and its shrunken, color-faded contents, and there rushed into his mind all the years of his unsophisticated boyhood. Then he entered the little store. "That beefsteak candy," he said, taking out his pocketbook. The prim, neat little lady who presided over the humble establishment stared at him uncertainly. She was puzzled until he pointed at the isolated jar. "Oh, is that its name?" she spoke, "I never knew it. No one has ever called for it and I fancy my predecessor carried it for years, just as I have. One slab, sir?" "All of it," said Brooks, a strange catch in his voice, and the little store-keeper regarded him in wonder. She stood staring vaguely after this erratic purchaser of her old and faded stock. It was the next day when Brooks returned. "I don't know what brought me back," he blundered clumsily. "I guess it is because I am lonely and I wanted to talk to you about that beef-steak candy. Most people would laugh at my fancies, but you've 'got a kind face. Truth is, miss, that candy is an old timer, like myself." "Yes?" encouragingly smiled the lady, not averse to a chat with this well-appearing, respectable-looking visitor. "You see, the one vivid thing I remember best in my early boyhood days is just such a jar of just such candy in my native village," narrated Brooks. "It used to fascinate me. I would stand and look at it for five minutes at a time, dreaming how the first twenty-five cents I earned I would buy one of those slabs and luxurate on it. Often, too, I treasured the thought that when I got rich I would buy a whole jar of it and feast upon it. Well, I tried it yesterday—alas! now I can have all I want of it the zest of youth is gone." "You are too young a man to say that," said the little lady. "Finally, away back in that early boyhood I earned a quarter chopping wood. Ah! how I hastened to buy one of those slabs of beefsteak candy!" dreamily ran on Brooks. "And then—don't laugh at me—there was a dainty little miss I loved. I presented it to her and—she kissed me, the only girl that ever did." His auditor had become strangely agitated. "Who—what was her name?" she asked softly. "Lucy Graham." "Why, she is my cousin! You must be Alvin Brooks. I have heard her speak of you and the incident you relate many a time." "She is living?" pressed Brooks. She is living: pressed Brooks. "Oh, yes. She is a stenographer and comes to see me every day, unmarried, and as good and beautiful as ever. Why, shes she is now!" And Alvin Brooks once more pressed the hand of the gentle maiden who was destined to fill the void in his life through all his happy later days. HEAVEN IS EMLOYER'S HOME Curious Information Is Brought to Light by the Military Census in New York. Albany, N. Y.—The New York state military census is going to show some curious information. For instance, an unmarried, nineteen-year-old Albany girl gave these answers on her blank: "What is your business?" "What is your business?" "Colporteur." "Are you in business for yourself?" "No." "If not, what is the name of your employer?" "The Lord." "What is your employer's business?" "Forgiving sins." "What is your employer's address?" "The heavenly sanctuary." Fare for Bishops. It has been noted that cold chicken and "The Church's One Foundation" is the fare provided for bishops at their episcopal visitations. But a missionary preacher once declared that he always got bread and cheese and "From Greenland's Icy Mountains." On one occasion at a vicarage, after the evening service, he was gratified to see the maid bringing in a nice hot chop. While he was regarding this unusual sight with anticipatory pleasure, the vicar entered, and said: "Help yourself to bread and cheese, old man; the doctor has ordered me to have a chop every day."—London Daily Chronicle. Didn't Appear at Box Office Things looked black for the dramatist. For the fourth time in one season a play had been withdrawn after a week's run. "Cheer up, old man," said a consoling friend. "Perhaps posterity will recognize the genius displayed in your plays." "Maybe," said the dramatist, bitterly, "but the difficulty is that, so far as I am concerned, posterity is on the free list." Much Easier. Betty—Jack says he will stop drinking if I marry him. Mrs. Wyse—Well, be careful, dear. It's easier for him to begin again than it is for you to get unmarried. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JULY 21. 1917 Queer Things in Tibet PALACE OF PATTERN PALACE OF THE DALAI LAMA TIBET has had for centuries a fascination which has led many explorers to their death. It occupies an immense area of the oldest of the continents, and it is inhabited by strange Monoloid people who have vainly tried to live a hermit existence. Several centuries ago a law was enacted and made part of the Tibetan religion prohibiting any European entering the country, and this law was rigidly effective until the British expedition under Colonel Younghusband captured the capital of Tibet several years ago. The remoteness of Tibet, the hardships to be met in crossing the immense ranges of mountains, the hostility of the barbarous tribes of the country and the jealousy of the lamas or priests aided in keeping this region unknown to the rest of the world, writes Henry L. Peterson in Grit. Tibet is practically treeless and bitterly cold, for the mountains here reach great altitudes and nature presents her wildest and most repellent moods. The ruggedness of the landscape is reflected in the people themselves who are very low in the scale of civilization. One explorer of this little-known country says in describing the inhabitants: "Among the varying scales of humankind the Tibetan is entitled to the lowest position; it would be impossible to imagine a people more unlightened and barbarous, savage and degraded in all the terms savagery and degradation imply. One who has never seen a Tibetan nomad on his native heath can have no conception of his unpleasant appearance; the swarthy complexion, long black hair, plercing con-black eyes, half-naked figure with an enormous spear slung on his back and a rusty matchlock in his hand, makes the best figure for a painter I ever saw. When opportunity presents itself to attack and plunder a small caravan without chance of resistance he is a perfect embodiment of vainglorious bravery, but at the first show of aggression, or even the feeblest of real dangers, he is the veriest coward." The Tibetans are composed of many small tribes, varying in customs, manners and even language, but held together by the religious domination of the Dalai Lama, for in government Tibet is a theocracy almost pure and simple. Their habits of life are indescribably filthy, and morals, according to Western standards, have no existence. Says one writer who has lived among them for a time: "The love of eating is common to all Tibetans. For many months I lived among them to bear witness to their dipping their hands up to their wrists in one dish, eating sheep's insides, and sleeping under tents crawling with vermin engendered by their filthy habits. They are gluttonous and will eat at all times until gorged, then lie down and sleep like brutes." The pest of vermin is widespread, for their religion, particularly among the more educated, forbids the taking of life, and to kill a louse is considered a moral sin which may condemn the slayer's soul to an eternity of horrible punishment. Wretched Lot of the Women. Wretched Lot of the Women. The traveler cannot fail to be struck by the hardness and misery of the Tibetan woman's lot, says the writer just quoted. Although, owing to the disparity between the sexes, a woman is a valuable commodity, she is treated with contempt and her existence is indefinitely worse than that of domestic animals. Polyandry, several husbands for one wife, is generally practiced, increasing the horror of her position, for she is required to be the slave to a number of masters who treat her with rigorous harshness and brutality. From the day of her birth to that of her death her life is one protracted period of degradation. She is called upon to perform the most degrading and menial of services and she is obliged to perform almost the entire manual labor of the community, as it is considered debasing for a man to engage in other labor than that of the chase or warfare. The woman has no Many Small Tribes. voice in the selection of her numerous husbands. She is sold like a horse or a cow to the highest bidder. The rites of death and burial are very curious. When a chief or other influential member of a tribe dies his body is fastened to a stake and exposed to the attacks of beasts and birds in the belief that all the evil parts of his body will be consumed. After that, what remains is cremated and the ashes placed in magic bowls mixed with charms and portions to be used as medicines. The most disreputable quarter of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is occupied by the famous tribe of Ragynas, or beggar scavengers, the men whose repulsive occupation is to break up the bodies of the dead. A more brutalized type of humanity cannot be imagined, and they live in the foulest of hevels. Filthy in appearance, half-naked, clothed in obscene rags, these people live in houses unfit to house a hog. The vell which has for centuries hidden Tibet from the rest of the world has been lifted, but the spectacle revealed has not been a particularly savory one. MAN IS TAKEN AT OWN VALUE Humility Is Called a Virtue but It Ceases to Be One If It Is Carried Too Far. Humility is called a virtue. It is so unless carried too far. A man is usually taken at his own value. If he makes too little of himself, he is likely to be thought of little worth. The unduly humble man will lack the strength of character needed for success. He will have little influence in society and will not be fitted to hold responsible position. While too great opinion of oneself stands in the way of progress, too great humility is worse, says the Milwaukee Journal. Conceit receives many knocks in life and may be taken out of a man; too much humility seldom receives the needed encouragement. Conceit in a child is soon corrected when he comes to mingling with other children in schools. Too great humility gives his schoolmates a chance to put upon him and treat him as an inferior—a chance which will seldom be neglected. A child may become crippled in spirit for life in this way. Even teachers sometimes fail to see what is the trouble with the child and to give him the encouragement he needs. Beware of breaking down a child's self-confidence. Irrepareable injury may thus be done him. Train him to feel that he is of value and is able to do what there is for him to do. Think well of yourself if you would have others think well of you. Food Conservation. She was of the stage. That was plain. For she had certain curls, certain hues of cheek, and certain looks of the eye which told this story. Then, too, she had a dog, which sat behind her chair, as she ate her meal, brought from the bread line which passes the steam tables. Oscar—why call all dogs Fido?—sat behind the chair and waited very patiently. He evidently was trained. Then, suddenly he was waited upon. There dropped from above, where the debris had been carefully collected and placed in a piece of paper, quite a meal. Oscar set upon it, and ravenously gorged it down. Then, led by his mistress, he left the restaurant as if something very unusual had happened. "Food conservation!" murmured the fat man, who was starting upon his record variety of pie.—Columbus Evening Dispatch. At the Wild West Show "Surprised to see me here, Smith? I'd rather have a quiet smoke at home, but my wife bullied me into coming to take care of the boy, you know." "He's a fine little fellow, aren't you, son?" "Jumping Jupiter, that's not my boy. Where in thunder is that kid." WIDE SWEEP OF RED CROSS Emblem Recalls to Workers Myriad Deeds of Mercy on Fields of Blood and Amid Scenes of Suffering. The sign of the Red Cross, to one who has worked under it, calls up countless images, says Marlan Bousall Davis, former volunteer worker in France. Sometimes it is old shoes—shoes so old they let in the mud and water of the trenches. The owners, coming in on stretchers and in stockinged feet, guard them protectingly, thinking they must do duty again. How many processions there are, of pale faces and old shoes! Sometimes an image that comes to one woman is a giant negro, John Brown from Texas, whom she found in a French hospital. John Brown had come over to France as a groom to several hundred cavalry horses. Arrived there, he said he thought "it was up to him to do his bit." He joined the Foreign Legion, fought bravely, and was severely wounded. Very often the image is of a patrician woman, wearing the Red Cross on her arm, performing the humblest services for private soldiers, even carrying their poor shoes; for other dark people, sharing the agony of the fight—the Singalese. The Red Cross flag flying from the schoolhouse that is now a hospital in the main street of the village that looks so sound asleep without its men; the emblem on the arm of a surgeon working miracles of science on shattered bodies; that red badge on the cases of relief supplies unloaded at the docks; on the sides of the motor ambulances; over the cantines where homeless soldiers may sleep; over this shelter for children—the sign multiplies into a myriad banners. The Red Crosses are there and will be there in greater numbers, because little children have emptied precious pennies from their savings banks, young girls gone without their treats; young boys given money hard earned; men and women given generously and thoughtfully. Value of Industry. "A somewhat varied experience of men," says Professor Huxley, "has led me, the longer I live, to set the less value upon mere cleverness, and to attach more and more importance to industry and to physical endurance. Indeed, I am much disposed to think endurance is the most valued quality of all; for industry, as the desire to work hard, does not come to much if a feeble frame is unable to respond to the desire. Everybody who has had to make his way in the world must know that, while the occasion for intellectual effort of high order is exceedingly rare, it constantly happens that a man's future turns upon his being able to stand a sudden and heavy strain upon his powers of endurance. To a lawyer, a physician, a merchant, it may be everything to be able to work for the space of 16 hours a day for as long as is needful. Moreover, the patience, tenacity and good humor which are among the most important qualifications for dealing with men are incompatible with an irritable brain, a weak stomach, or a defective circulation. Skilled Labor The following is an excerpt from the expert testimony of a negro delegate of a local hod carriers' union, given in the municipal court of Cincinnati, O., who testified that he had been a hod carrier for 21 years. Question—State whether or not there is any apprenticeship in the Hod Carriers' union. Answer—No, sah; when I larn'd to be a hod carrier, it took me 'bout half a day. Question—What are the requirements necessary for a full-fledged hod carrier? Answer—Well, fust, you must pay youah dues in de Hod Carriers' union, and den all it takes is a weak mind and a strong back to be a fust-class hod carrier.—The Docket. Power of New Sea Mines. As an instance of the power of the latest sea mines, writes a correspondent, one which we exploded in a shallow channel threw high into the air parts of the rocky bottom, and a wide area of the sea was discolored by the upheaval of the soil. When the mines are blown up, the surface for long after presents an extraordinary appearance, with thousands of all kinds of fish lying stunned. The majority are not killed, only stunned, and after getting blown out with the air, they wriggle about on the surface before they sufficiently recover to swim below to their natural level; meanwhile, our patrols take advantage of the situation to harvest several boxes of the choicest. Edward's Taste. "Can any little boy," asked the new teacher, "tell me the difference between a lake and an ocean?" "I can," replied Edward, whose wisdom had been learned from experience. "Lakes are much pleasanter to swallow when you fall in."—Christian Register. His Language. "Your true lover is often at a loss for words." "But nature makes that up to him by supplying him with an extensive vocabulary of gurgles, sniffles and sighs." Would Be Harrowing. "I wonder why we seldom see a woman running a department store?" "A woman could never bear to part with all those bargains." WASHINGTON CITY SIDELIGHTS Much Red Tape Involved in White House Visit WASHINGTON.—The next time you come to Washington and President Wilson or some member of the White House family sends word he'd like to have you call it might interest you to know what red tape procedure "House" end; Secretary Tumulty, of course, handles all matters that are taken up in the executive offices; but this matter in question is supposed to be strictly a "House" affair. Hoover will either tell you "the president (or so-and-so) would be pleased to see you at the White House tomorrow. Could you arrange to be there at ten o'clock?" Then Hoover in great detail will instruct you to call at the east or north entrance. If it is the east entrance you may know that the White House is anxious about everyone knowing that you are to call; and Hooyer will go on to tell you to tell the policeman at the gate to mention your name. When you get there the next morning you do it; the policeman tells you to go to the big carriage entrance and repeat; you do. Then a white-haired police sergeant tells you he's pleased to meet you, and will you please walk down the semisubterranean hallway until you run into a secret service man. You do this, too, and the secret service man, probably Jack Slye or Dick Jarvis, pleks you up at the end of the hall and the foot of the stairway leading to the massive main entrance hall, where the suave, punctillous, perfectly garbed and smiling Hoover greets you like a lost brother. Hoover conducts you to a "small" adjoining reception room that is as big as most folks' front parlors, where you at last find the person who wants to see you. The way out is the way in, reversed. Ennui a Thing Unknown in National Capital FOR some reason the capital of a nation at war is always a scene of unusual gayety, and this very condition exists in Washington today. More dances, musicals and entertainments of every sort are being given than ever before. which are not to be had in camp. Regardless of Mr. Hoover's warnings, a large number of "fourth" meals, which he claims would feed an army of 4,000,000 men, are being eaten in Washington every night, and a great many of those enjoying them are the army men, hence they figure no real harm is done. The theaters also feel the impetus and especially the large "movie" houses. They are packed. The newcomers require entertainment. Several large theaters are to be rushed to completion before the arrival of autumn. As for hotels, Washington, which has a great many of them, has not enough of them. They have been crowded to the doors since inaugural day, March 4. They have never been so prosperous as now. Several large new hotels are to be added to the number now finding themselves very busy and occupied, both old and new. None is to close during the summer, as has so frequently been the case in years past. Will Conserve Artistic Beauty of Arlington IN FURTHERANCE of the policy against the erection of any structure in the Arlington national cemetery likely to mar the artistic and harmonious appearance of the reservation, the president has directed that no monuments four feet in width and four and a half feet in height for an officer between the grades of major and brigadier general; or seven feet in length, four and a half feet in width and five feet in height for an officer above the rank of brigadier general. For enlisted men the dimensions shall not exceed six feet in length, three feet in width and three feet in height. Several leading architects in this country recently have gratuitously furnished the quartermaster general of the army, who has charge of the cemetery, various designs conforming to the prescribed dimensions. These designs, which meet artistic requirements, will be recommended by the fine arts commission to those desiring to erect memorials in the cemetery as desirable types from which to make a selection. Primarily the new rules are designed to govern the character of monuments and markers to be erected in the newly opened section of the cemetery in the general vicinity of the Arlington Memorial amphitheater, which has been selected as the southern terminal of the proposed memorial bridge across the Potomac, from the site of the Lincoln memorial in West Potomac park. Unfortunate Youth Has Real Hard Luck Story HELD up and robbed of all his clothing and then arrested himself as a burglar was the experience of a certain youth of the capital recently. Wrapped in a woolen blanket, his feet bare and his knees trembling, he told violently against a "spin" in the chilly morning air, he was seated in the police "fierer" and taken to the first precinct station, where he managed, between fits of sneezing and coughing, to tell the story of his misfortune. When the young man had explained that the hold-up men had taken him to a room in a boarding house after stealing his clothes, and that in the absence of a barrel he had taken the blanket from the bed to clothe himself, he was released after relatives had brought clothes. The victim had warmed himself with hot coffee furnished by the police. is followed in such an instance. If it is only a social matter or if it is a matter of not pressing business you would get a telephone call along about eight or nine o'clock at night. The first voice on the other end would say, after asking for you: "This is the White House, Mr. Hoover would like to speak to you." Hoover is the major domo extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the White House. He handles everything that emanates from the "House" end; Secretary Tumulty, of come up in the executive offices; but this strictly a "House" affair. Hoover will either tell you "the pro to see you at the White House tomorrow ten o'clock?" Then Hoover in great detail will entrance. If it is the east entrance you anxious about everyone knowing that to tell you to tell the policeman at the When you get there the next morrow to go to the big carriage entrance and police sergeant tells you he's pleased down the semisubterranean hallway up You do this, too, and the secret serv Jarvis, picks you up at the end of the ing to the massive main entrance hall, garbed and smiling Hoover greets you Hoover conducts you to a "small big as most folks' front parlors, where to see you. The way out is the way if Ennui a Thing Unknow FOR some reason the capital of a natty gayety, and this very condition exists musicales and entertainments of every LOBSTER FROG LEGS CRAB FINS ETC ... which are not to be had in camp. R. large number of "fourth" meals, whi 4,000,000 men, are being eaten in Wass of those enjoying them are the army is done. The theaters also feel the impetuous houses. They are packed. The new large theaters are to be rushed to coor As for hotels, Washington, which enough of them. They have been crow March 4. They have never been so p hotels are to be added to the number occupied, both old and new. None is frequently been the case in years pa Will Conserve Artistic IN FURTHERANCE of the policy aga the Arlington national cemetery like appearance of the reservation, the pres or markers shall be erected there hereafter unless the designs have been previously approved by the commission on fine arts. Generally it is desired to confine all such memorials to designs of dignified and simple architecture. To that end it has been prescribed that the dimensions of a monument above the level of the ground shall in no case exceed seven feet in length, three and a half feet in width and four feet in height for an officer below the rank of major; or seven feet in length. four feet in width and four and a half f grades of major and brigadier general, half feet in width and five feet in he brigadier general. For enlisted men th in length, three feet in width and three Several leading architects in this o nished the quartermaster general of the tery, various designs conforming to the which meet artistic requirements, will mission to those desiring to erect me types from which to make a selection. Primarily the new rules are design ments and markers to be erected in the in the general vicinity of the Arlington been selected as the southern terminal the Potomac, from the site of the Lin Unfortunate Youth Has HELD up and robbed of all his clo burglar was the experience of a Wrapped in a woolen blanket, his feet A.C. lently against a "spin" in the chilly moo "flyer" and taken to the first precinct fits of sneezing and coughing, to tell the When the young man had explained to a room in a boarding house after a absence of a barrel he had taken the b he was released after relatives had brok himself with hot coffee furnished by the WHITE HOUSE course, handles all matters that are taken matter in question is supposed to be president (or so-and-so) would be pleased arrow. Could you arrange to be there at instruct you to call at the east or north you may know that the White House is you are to call; and Hoover will go on gate to mention your name. nining you do it; the policeman tells you and repeat; you do. Then a white-haired to meet you, and will you please walk until you run into a secret service man service man, probably Jack Slye or Dick hall and the foot of the stairway lead- where the suave, punctillous, perfectly like a lost brother. "I'll adjoining reception room that is as you at last find the person who wants in, reversed. DOWN in National Capital Action at war is always a scene of unusual tests in Washington today. More dances, sort are being given than ever before, and at every one, whether in hotel or home, public or private, the boys in khaki predominate. This is especially true on Saturday afternoon and Sundays, when F street, Pennsylvania avenue and other downtown streets are crowded with Washington's prettiest girls clinging to the arm of a man in the uniform of Uncle Sam who has volunteered to do his bit, but who, in the meantime, is going to take in some show or a dance, or perhaps buy some "goodies" to eat Regardless of Mr. Hoover's warnings, a which he claims would feed an army of Washington every night, and a great many men, hence they figure no real harm atus and especially the large "movie" comers require entertainment. Several completion before the arrival of autumn. it has a great many of them, has not dwelled to the doors since inaugural day, prosperous as now. Several large new now finding themselves very busy and to close during the summer, as has so ast. Beauty of Arlington against the erection of any structure in likely to mar the artistic and harmonious resident has directed that no monuments BANK feet in height for an officer between the al; or seven feet in length, four and a height for an officer above the rank of the dimensions shall not exceed six feet in height. Country recently have gratuitously further army, who has charge of the cemem prescribed dimensions. These designs be recommended by the fine arts commemorials in the cemetery as desirable signed to govern the character of monu newly opened section of the cemetery on Memorial amphitheater, which has of the proposed memorial bridge across acclin memorial in West Potomac park. Real Hard Luck Story thing and then arrested himself as a certain youth of the capital recently, bare and his knees trembling, he told detectives at police headquarters, where he was held on a charge of breaking and entering in the nighttime, that two men attacked him, robbed him of his money and jewelry and then stripped him of all his clothing save an undershirt, from which the bandits took palms to tear off the buttons. His face, bespattered with mud, the multi-colored blanket draped Indian fashion on his slender frame and handcuffed lest he should protect rie morning air, he was seated in the police station, where he managed, between the story of his misfortune. And that the hold-up men had taken him stealing his clothes, and that in the planket from the bed to clothe himself, ought clothes. The victim had warmed the police. Uncle Sam Intends To Protect Your Soldier Boy From Booze and the "Great Red Plague" EST the American army of democracy, the 500,000 chosen crusaders, suffer more casualties from moral disorders than from the shells of the enemy, there is to be a military departure in prophylaxis against vice and intemperance. The wastage of the Spanish-American war was from bad beef instead of bullets, from mosquitoes in place of missiles, from files and disease rather than from the destructive force of the Spanlards. Science and sanitation triumphed over the mosquito. Now it remains for American army moral sanitation to triumph over the ruthless enemies, booze and disease. One can read in the draft law, in the regulations and in the express actions of Secretary of War Baker that he means this army of 500,000 clean young Americans to be the first army that ever took the field and stayed in the field and returned from the field untainted by the dual war services. Secretary Baker is determined that the wounds inflicted upon our army of liberation shall be those inflicted by the central powers, and not those so habitually inflicted by the army upon itself. Recreation is to take the place of idleness and indulgence. Adjoining mlasmatic swamps of booze and vice are to be drained. Resort will be had in garrison to healthful exercise, to wholesome amusement, to off-hour activities, to athletics, to play and to the devices that healthy men indulge in at home. Says Surgeon Major D. C. Howard in a recent war department bulletin: "Recreation will be of great value. Idleness is said to be the mother of lechery. Wholesome amusements and athletics will make the garrison so attractive that the soldier will be inclined to spend his spare time in garrison. No present-day problem in military preventive medicine is of greater importance in relation to the physical efficiency of the army than that of effectual control of venereal disease." Thus boldly is the issue stated, because thus boldly does the secretary of war propose to meet man's worst enemy, which Surgeon Major Maus describes as "The Great Red Plague." Here is the common foe of embattled mankind. Aid and comfort have been given this enemy by the ill-advised and prudish censorship of social science. "We want no damaged goods in the American army of democracy," Capt. E. B. Vedder of the United States Medical corps, declares. And, to show how strictly does General Gorgas propose to make the American expedition as clean as he made Havana and Panama, the Wassermann test, and not mere height and eyesight, is the supreme standard of fitness for this war. This 500,000 army of select men, possessing youth, physique and health, the war department proposes to return to their homes, if they survive mere shot and shell, as fit fathers of a future race. The distressful (many returned men and officers say the disgraceful) social conditions that obtained on the Mexican border will not be repeated at Plattsburg, at Niagara, at Fort Sheridan or in Europe. The El Paso vice barracks, the hideous dives—this nightmare will not be lived through again. It belongs to the typhoid-malaria age. The great American game of baseball will form a vital part in the training of the soldiers of the army of democracy. When young America in civil life is not at work it is at the ball game or at the motion picture show or at play in some form. The American expeditionary soldier will play as fast as he will train for service. This is the dictum of a recreation expert who knows the value of recreation, moral and educational, and who also knows the philosophy of Messrs. Baker and Gorgas. My authoritative informant continues with an enthusiasm that is infectious: "Good athletes take such pride in their physical fitness (and good soldiers are necessarily good athletes) that they will not abuse their health by indulges. But, aside from personal pride in fitness, play is in itself the great prophylaxis against immoral abuses. "Work is a prophylactic agent against disease, but play is its counterpart, if not its peer. Play means health. The play spirit alone is strictly normal. Play is the preventive against physical and mental and moral breakdown." The rediscovery of play as a social agent is one of the most vital discoveries of modern times. Recreation is its organized application. It has been applied educationally. It has been deliberately applied to redeem the city youth from crime and degeneracy. But it lent itself naturally, unconsciously, to the adults, needs in the marvelous development of recreations other than booze and vice. Secretary of War Baker is sensitive to modern sociological developments. It went without saying that, whatever might be his merits or demerits in practical military organization, he of all men would bring to the American army of democracy an appreciation of the sociological factors. A system of recreation for the enlisted man that will supplant booze and vice will undoubtedly take shape from the earliest mobilization, and will continue to be a safety device for this uniquely protected army on the battle front. One observes with keen interest that the war department has engaged a number of recreation experts for the supervision of recreation at the large training camps. There is here no mere theoretic attention to play, no paper application of recreation philosophy, no mere philanthropic interest in the soldier's idle hour similar to the interest which a charitable gentleman would take in supplying tracts to a hospital, or books to an old ladies' home, or a bat and ball to a nephew. The problem before us is scarcely of a part with sewing society work. However, to avoid any gesture of sensationalism, it is well to follow the plain, serious words of the war department bulletins to illustrate the vice side of the problem. Capt. E. B. Vedder of the United States Medical corps, in War Department Bulletin No. 8, writes substantially as follows: "Our sick report has been a reproach in that we have had more men on the sick report because of Use of Wireless In the Great War venereal diseases than any other army in the world. Tests show that 16 per cent of the recruits are infected on enlistment. Venereal prophylaxis is the order of the day." Statistics are available to those who will not give them specific publicity showing that these social diseases unfitted hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the front from duty on the firing line. More terrible than the bullets of the combatants allike to the invaders and to the invaded were the ravages of these diseases at Badajoz, in the Peninsular campaign, as to Rome and Naples in the Spanish invasion. More terrible than an army with banners are the camp followers in its wake. These disquieting truths should be kept hidden, lest the patriotic spirit be discouraged, provided the United States proposed to take part in the war on this basis, provided the propagation of disease were one of "our objects" in the war, and provided there were no way of protecting our 500,000 chosen soldiers and thereafter the nation from the ravages of a plague. But the war department knows this enemy to be vulnerable, and it proposes to fight it in the open field with social prophylaxis, and to crush it, both in the training camp and in its present so-fruitful lair, the trench zones of Europe. But before these preventive recreation plans can be made effective there must be positive exclusion of the unfit. "Weed out the infected" is the new watchword of the recruiting authorities. Infected recruits, if not detected, will prove an impediment to the army, filling first the hospitals and finally the pension lists. The draft law contains no provision more vital to the security of the nation than section 13, which authorizes Secretary of War Baker to draw a dead line about our military camps for infection. The Canadian military camps became excursion points for thousands of wives, mothers, sisters and, under this cloak, of others who had no particular qualification except enthusiasm for the soldier and a pronounced reaction toward the uniform. Driven from the mile or more limit, the latter Wireless has proved a great boon in war. A scout airplane today if up to the minute has a wireless set aboard. This provides it with the only means of communication with its base, or with the battery of heavy guns, when engaged upon the direction of artillery fire. The wireless is the voice of the oceans. It links up ship with ship, however distant from the land or from the recognized routes of trade. Without it modern naval warfare would be impossible. The S O S signal is the most urgent and sacred call in the wireless world, a call few operators will ignore. And yet the enemy has made false use of this signal. There was one case of an American skipper somewhere off Bantry bay, who, picking up an S O S some 50 miles distant, made thither at top speed, to find on arrival, not a vessel in distress, but a German submarine, the commander of which not only made no apology, but was so annoyed to find that it was an American instead of a British boat that he had snared that he threatened to sink it there and then; and probably he would have put his threat into force had not a British destroyer showed up on the horizon. Another case was that of the cargo steamer Anglo-Californian, homeward bound from America. She sighted a German submarine in mid-ocean, and made off as fast as her engine would permit, the enemy in hot pursuit; her wireless operator sending out the S O S signal as fast as he knew how. Meanwhile the shell fire grew fiercer, the ship was raked from end to end. They had not a single weapon of their own with which to retaliate, but they stuck to it as only British sailors can. Then there came an answer to their signals, "Coming to your help. Hang on." It was from a British man-of-war, somewhere across THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. JULY 21. 1917 set up at whatever distance and expressed their patriotism in indulgences for which the war made a tolerant conscience. And Canadians are among the strictest puritans in the world. By devious pretexts, hundreds of these soldier-smitten women followed the units to Europe. We may quite as well ignore the experiences of the allies in Europe, for our own experiences are rich enough. The government has issued no bulletin showing the number of soldiers incapacitated by disease during the Mexican expedition, but the only available authorities, the individual militiamen and officers, recite a distressing narrative of debauchery on the border. In more than one instance dives were set up in full view of the officers' camp, though, of course, outside of the authority of the war department. And to such wretched dens the soldiers resorted because of the utter vacuity of border soldiering and the lack of adequate recreation facilities. It is these experiences which now determine the war department to achieve a new triumph for sanitation by inaugurating a system of thorough prophylaxis, substituting recreation for stupidity, idleness and vice indulgence. The American army of democracy is not to be a disease-infested, booze-inflicted army. It is to triumph over mankind's worst enemies before it leaves our soil, and it is to carry its triumphs to Europe, there to advertise to the whole world the new American idea in social prophylaxis. To such an army every American mother will be proud to lend her son—William J. Black, in New York Tribune Magazine. the horizon, far out of sight. By this time the firing had grown so fierce that the operator was forced to manipulate his key lying on his back in his cabin. At last the welcome news, "Can see your smoke. Hang on." "For God's sake, hurry up; they're shelling us like h——" replied the Californian operator. This the German operator intercepted, and had his guns trained full on their aerial, their last hope of salvation. Luckily the German shooting was wild, and eventually the British warship hove in sight. Immediately the submarine dived, and they were ordered to report her trail. Yet earlier in the war occurred the unhappy Breslau and Goeben affair. When surrounded by British craft, these two powerful men-of-war succeeded in effecting an escape, sighted only by one of our light cruisers. Immediately she wirelessed for help. In the year 1915, 26 vessels were reported by the radio inspectors of the United States to have sent out the call for assistance. The calls included accidents of all kinds, including collision, running ashore, broken-down machinery, storm, cargo shifting and torpedoes. In one case, that of a Greek vessel which caught fire in mid-ocean, she was abandoned by the passengers and crew, aggregating 470. Within two and a half hours two other vessels had taken on board, in one case 341 survivors and in the other the remaining 129. The original vessel was entirely destroyed. On another occasion a vessel with 1,700 Itallans aboard caught fire at sea. The S O S signal immediately brought up another vessel, which took off 600 survivors, then conveyed the disabled boat into port without the loss of a single life. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR JULY 22 SENNACHERIB IN DAYS OF JUDAH. LESSON TEXT-II Kings 19:20-22, 28:37. GOLDEN TEXT—God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psa. 46:1. Last week's lesson was a great picture of the reform of the nation. Today we have another picture which needs to be carefully put before the children. It is a national picture of a ruler and the invasion of his country. In reality it reveals the principles which are the same today, and which affect the lives of boys and girls as well as men; the dangers, temptations, the need of prayer, the need of a life of faith in God, the care of a heavenly father, deliverance and victory. It is a great thing for any nation or any individual to have such a marvelous experience of God's salvation. It occurred probably B. C. 701, the latter part of Hezekiah's reign. Assyria on the north was enlarging its borders and seeking to overcome Juden. Read parallel accounts in II Kings 18; II Chron. 32 and Isa. 36:37. We have on the Taylor cylinder an account by Sennacherib of the victory over Hezekiah, found in Nineveh in 1830 and now in the British museum. I. The Situation. When the great Sargon died at Nineveh, the Syrian governments sought to assert their independence. It was a good time for Hezekiah also to assert his independence. Accordingly they refused to pay the customary tribute to Assyria. For a time Schnacherib was too busy attending to other portions of the empire to pay much attention to the city of Jerusalem. Later, however, he subdued the cities on the coast and threatened Egypt itself. II. The Supplication (vv. 20:22). God does things because we pray. There was more power in Hezekiah's prayer than there was in his army. Through his prayers he laid 185,000 of his enemies in the grave, Hezekiah's God saved his people out of the hand of Sennacherib (v. 19), God did it. One great reason why he heard Hezekiah's prayer because it was for God's own glory that Hezekiah asked (v. 19). One great reason why so many of our prayers are not answered is because they are selfish—seeking our own gratification and not God's honor (James 4:3 R. V.). Rending his clothes and putting on sackcloth, Hezekiah went to the house of God while his messengers sought out the prophet Isaiah. From II Chron. 32:20 we find that Isaiah joined with Hezekiah in his earnest prayer (Matt. 18:19, 20), thus the king and prophet worked as well as prayed. They showed their faith by their work (James 2:17, 18). At the same time they waited upon God for an answer, not because God was unwilling to bestow good things, or must be importunt, but that his gifts may bring the greater benefit. He sometimes delays his answer, thereby fitting it to receive them because of the intensity of our desire and to appreciate the things he has to bestow. God is as ready to say to us as to Hezekiah, "Thy prayer is heard," if we will not meet the conditions of prevailing prayer (I John 8:22; I John 5:14; Rom. 8:26,27). III. God's Glorious Deliverance (vv. 23-37). God permitted the Assyrians to attack and they thus imagined they were having their own will and could do as they pleased, but when his "rod" had done its work, they found the difference. The God against whom they raved guided them as with a "bridle" and turned them back to Assyria. Senacherib considered himself more than a match for God (Ch. 18:23-25) but had to return like a conquered beast of burden with God's "hook" in his nose and bridle on his lips. God allows the enemies of his people to go a certain length in order that his people may be humbled and seek him. Then he puts forth his hand and says, "This far and no further." Jehovah gives us the same promise he gave Hezekiah, "I will defend this city." Is not the city of Jerusalem that God defends more safe than a city defended by an army? (Psa. 46:5, 6; 27:1). God had promised David that his kingdom should not perish, for in it lay the hope of the world and his plans for the redemption of mankind. Not because of the people did God defend the city, but because of his oath. This is a most dramatic picture, the mysterious destruction of the Assyrian army (vv. 35, 36). The Lord sent his angel, literally his "messenger," who applied his own plan for the accomplishment of his purpose. There is a sort of a grim irony in the ending of Sennacherib's career. He who had so defiantly asked, "Who are they among all the gods of the country that have delivered their country out of mine hand," is led back to the house of his own god whom he imagines to be so potent to worship and in that very presence is slain by the hands of one of his own sons. The importance of this event is shown by the fact that it is referred to in three books of the Bible and probably referred to another, occupying seven or eight chapters, besides being recorded on the great cylinder to which reference is made. WHAT CAN WE DO? sented, are very plain and present about the minimum in the word of making. But they are smartly cut, and have a few new and noteworthy points in their make-up. One of these early models for fall is pictured here, and it is suited to any of the familiar wool materials, or to heavy cottonts. It is cut in one piece, with two single box plaits at the back and at the front. A short sash of the material of the dress is fastened at each side under one of the front plaits, brought to the back and looped over. The sleeves are long, and large at the top, and the skirt is cut with an outward flare. It is somewhat longer than knee length, and without trimming of any kind. The dress buttons at the front and has a short "V" shaped opening at the throat. It is shown with a white pique collar, as plain as the dress, but collars of thinner materials, like organdie or dimity, finished with very narrow crocheted edging, might be substituted for pique. In the interest of preparedness a variety of easily handled collars for the schoolgirl are to be furnished with a few substantial dresses; for fresh and pretty collars contribute daintness and something of variety to the schoolgirl's dress. Now that everyone is asked to help to conserve wool, it is not out of place to suggest that wool dresses that have been discarded by grown-up members of the family should be handed down to the younger girls and remodeled into schooldresses and frocks for everyday wear. Even though there is J T also a circular of in-ing the conduct of examination. Fur-formation concerning preparation of sur-ld the formation of finished upon applica-ing Service, Red Cross, Washington, D. C. reks before they will dresses for school like their appearance, anger girls, just pre- no need to economize, so far as the family is concerned, it is patriotic to make use of discarded woolen dresses in some way. If they are not needed at home, no one will have to go far to find a place where they can be used to the best advantage. Some women hoard clothes and other belongings which they cannot use, rather than to give them away. This is always stupid, but just now it is considerably worse than stupid. Julia Bottomley Wash blouses showing trimming contrast often give the home dressmaker ideas for color combinations that lift a blouse out of the ordinary. An expensive blouse seen recently was a sky-blue handkerchief linen. All the seams were hemstitched. Its decoration was a frill about 4 inches wide of white down the front, a sailor collar and turned-back faring cuffs of white organdie. The collar had two rows of narrow lace, one on the edge, one half-inch inside. The front frill was run into horizontal short tucks from the point of the collar to the belt, and the edges left free formed little ruffles edged with a bordering of valenciennes lace the same width as the collar. The cuffs had two rows of creamy val spaced like the collar. A Student of Publicity "There is a time and a place for everything." "Yes," answered Senator Sorghum sadly; "and it's rather unfortunate that one of the most reliable ways to attain publicity is to say something at the wrong time in the wrong place." After an auxiliary of the Red Cross has secured a permanent place of meeting and has equipped it as a workroom, the next thing to do is to determine just what kind of work the auxiliary will undertake to do. If it is decided to make surgical dressings and hospital supplies, it must be remembered that these include many different things which must be made according to very definite specifications and up to certain set standards. Most hospital and surgical supplies are the product of needlework and the sewing machine. They include pajamas, bathrobes, sheets, pillow cases, different sorts of bandages, compresses, gauze rolls, wipes or sponges, and gauze drains. The auxiliary should organize a class in the preparation of surgical dressings and employ a qualified instructor to teach the correct methods for making all surgical dressing. Members of the class, having taken the course, will be in position to instruct others and supervise the work of volunteers. A portion of the money received for membership fees may be used for paying for the services of an instructor. In many communities women in sufficiently good circumstances have taken the course at their own expense, and afterward donated their services, instructing classes in the work of making surgical dressings. Upon completion of the course a certificate is issued to those who pass the examination qualifying them to become instructors, and a card certifying to this is issued by the bureau of nursing service. The bureau furnishes also a circular of information concerning the conduct of classes and their examination. Further and full information concerning the course in the preparation of surgical dressings and the formation of classes will be furnished upon application by addressing Bureau of Nursing Service, American Red Cross, Washington, D. C. A good many weeks before they will be needed, simple dresses for school wear next fall, make their appearance. Those for the younger girls, just pre- Reducing Waistline. While these are the days of the Venus de Milo waists, still there are some women with waists that need reducing. A good exercise for the purpose is as follows: Placing the hands on the hips, bend the trunk forward and stretch the arms down until the fingertips touch the floor. Exhale as you bend down and inhale as you straighten up. Repeat this exercise four or five times daily. Wide Belts of Ribbon Wide ribbons can hardly be too wide, indeed wide enough to form the belt, which reaches from the waist to bust and goes under the arms. Vivid greens and pinks and reds often assert themselves somewhere in a young girl's toilette. Such ribbons also border skirts. A Pinked Sport Hat. Worn with a suit of beige jersey was a smart little sports cloche made entirely of row after row of pinked white broadeloth with navy silk showing through the pinked edge. A tiny blue silk bow finished the crown front. Drake & Walker's Bom-Bay Girls at Lincoln Park Something Doing Every Night Lincoln Electric Park 20th and Woodland DRAKE & WALKER With Their Great Eastern Musical Comedy Co. JULY 22-23. CHOIR CARNIVAL—AUG. 6-11. MORE COMING. DRAKE & WALKER'S BIG MUSICAL PRODUCTION The Bom-Bay Girls THEIR UP-TO-DATE SINGING, TALKING AND DANCING UNEQUALLED Lincoln Electric Park WEEK OF JULY 22-28 UNREDEEMED Box Back Tailor Made Box Back Tailor Made Suits Always on Sale at the BONDED LO 1428 MAIN The Colerid Music Settle N. CLARK S Voice, Piano, Viol (Other String BONDED LOAN OFFICE 1428 MAIN STREET The Coleridge-Taylor Music Settlement School N. CLARK SMITH, Director Voice, Piano, Violin, Band, Orchestra (Other String Instruments) —2626 Highland Avenue— Bell Phone East 3175 LYRIC HALL FOR RENT For All Entertainments 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 3429 W. RATES REASONABLE. MOON MOON BROS. MOON BROS. Wholesale and Retail LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY, EGGS and GAME Fresh from the country. IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER Most verbal appeals fall down because people are indifferent to them. Inattention becomes a habit, in one ear and out the other. The very existence of the phrase proves the point. Visual impressions get there and stick. Live and Dressed Poultry, fresh from the country, can give you the impression through the eye that stick. If you see for yourself, you are sure to become a customer. TURKEYS, GEES CALL BELL PHONE GRAND 1335 East E GO TO MOON'S CAFE TURKEYS, GEESE, DUCKS, HENS CALL BELL PHONE GRAND 3765 for SPECIAL PRICES 1335 East Eighteenth Street GO TO MOON'S CAFE--------1223 BALTIMORE AVE. LINCOLN PARK EMBLEM. SEE BIG MUSICAL PRODUCTION ailor Made Suits LOAN OFFICE MAIN STREET Bridge-Taylor Element School K SMITH, Director Colin, Band, Orchestra (String Instruments) N BROS. E. LASH FOR 2763 HE BEST REESE, DUCKS, HENS GRAND 3765 for SPECIAL PRICES t Eighteenth Street 1223 BALTIMORE AVE. SEE THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1917. SHALL NEGROES CONTROL THE AFRO-AMERICAN AUTO TRAINING SCHOOL AND REAP THE RICH HARVEST I NSTORE, OR SHALL THE CONTROLLING INTEREST BE TURNED OVER TO THE WHITE MAN? This is the question that is confronting the three men who had the foresight to see the possibilities in this great enterprise five months ago and opened the Afro-American Automobile Training School for Negroes. Since that time they have enrolled quite a number of students, eight of whom have graduated, three have gone back home and opened business for themselves, the others are holding good jobs at good wages. THE SCHOOL HAS GROWN to the place where more EQUIPMENT, more cars and more instructors must be added to take care of the interesting business. This requires more capital. "HOW SHALL THE MONEY BE RAISED," has been the burning question. Several white men who have the foresight to see what an opportunity there is in this field, have offered to put up the money to finance this institution, provided they were given the controlling interest of it. THE MEN BEHIND THIS INSTITUTION FEEL THAT THE NEGROES SHOULD HAVE THE CONTROLLING INTEREST, and therefore have decided to incorporate and sell the shares to our people. Now, before offering the shares for sale we want the public to come out and see what we are doing and what we have to offer. SO ON NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 22, from 3 to 6 o'clock the Automobile School at 1420 Woodland Avenue will be open for inspection. A special invitation is offered to the general public to come out and get acquainted and inspect the only Automobile School in the world where Negro men and boys are being taught all the fine points of the Automobile business by getting actual practice in rebuilding, driving and adjusting all kinds of automobiles. We have a modern brick building, 50x125, two floors, steam heated and electric lighted. We do a general repair and storage business as well as having several cars and trucks for livery service. If after looking into our proposition you are interested to the extent of taking out some shares, we will be glad to go further into details. If you are not able to buy shares and help make this institution a success and a monument to the race, you can help by saying a good word or encouraging some one to take a course of training, by sending some one to us when they are in trouble with their car and by calling us up when you are in need of an automobile for any occasion. STOCK WILL BE SOLD IN ANY AMOUNT DESIRED FROM $10.00 UP. And for ten days the following special inducements will be offered— FREE: 1st. Anyone buying $10 worth of shares can at any time take out $12 worth of livery service, repair or storage. 2d. Anyone buying $25 worth of shares will be given a complete course in driving, free. 3d. Anyone buying $50 worth of shares will be given a complete chauffeur mechanic course, which will include driving all makes of cars, ignition, carburetor and minor adjustments. 4th. Anyone buying $100 worth of shares we will give to some one of their relatives a complete mechanical course, which will prepare them for repairing and rebuilding or driving any make car. The officers of the company will be selected from the first ten persons buying $100 or more worth of shares. This is a fine opportunity for some men who can give their time as well as their money, as two of the men promoting the school are engaged in other business that requires most of their time. So men will be needed to look after the different departments of the school and will be paid well for their services. This school will make it possible for our men and boys to get better jobs and better pay. SPECIAL OFFER TO STUDENTS FOR TEN DAYS ONLY. We are in communication with 200 boys and men from all parts of the country, mostly from the rural districts. They are interested in learning the automobile business. Many of them have arranged to come as soon as the crop is harvested, others as soon as cotton picking is over. We want to give our home boys a chance to get in and out before the rush comes, and therefore the following cut rates are offered: We will teach you to drive for $10. We teach you the chauffeur mechanic course complete for $25. The full mechanical course, which includes a life time membership giving you the privilege of coming back to the school at any time to practice up on anything that you do not fully understand. There are lots of good positions waiting for competent chauffeurs and mechanics, why not prepare yourself and get paid for what you know. If you haven't all the money we will help you. We have an Employment Department that will assist you in getting a job to help pay your expenses. We have both day and night classes. AFRO-A Home phone, 5210 E 1420-26 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Mo Home phone, 5210 East; Bell phone, 1978. KANSAS CITY GUEST LITERALLY SHOWERED. Mrs. Nellie Young, Kansas City, Mo., who has been visiting friends and acquaintances here the last six weeks, left for her home Tuesday night, accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Andrews. After spending a while in Kansas City they will visit New York City. While here Mrs. Young received many social courtesies, among them being theater party and auto ride as guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bell; dinner and breakfast ride by Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Whitby; reception by Miss Gertrude Love; motor and bathing party to Galveston by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Andrews; week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. McCoy and Miss Maggie Turner; also social hours by Misses Sarah Hall, Willie Miller, Cora B. Woods, Mabel Fairchild, Dagmar Lee and Maggie Witherspoon. She recuperated at the farm of Mrs. J. M. Baker at Loving Canada, and owing to illness had to cancel several engagements. She stopped with Mrs. M. Sykes, her aunt, 708 Cleveland. AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAIN 1420-26 Woodland Avenue, st; Bell phone, 1978. Mrs. Young was the recipient of many gifts and tokens, consisting of an elaborate embroidery handkerchief bag by Miss Ida Lomis and a gold brooch by Miss Mattie Findley. She returned to Kansas City extending her best wishes to those who contributed to make her visit here a success.—Houston (Tex.) Observer. EAST ST. LOUIS REFUGEE RELIER FUND HEADQUARTERS. St. Louis, Mo., July 17, 1917. Mr. Nelson C. Crews. Kansas City, Mo. My Dear Brother Crews: Your personal chec kfor seventeen ($17.00) dollars, a contribution to the fund for the East St. Louis refugees received. Also your kind letter advising a nation-wide campaign for funds. We are contemplating such a step, however, the organization of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People simplifies our work in this respect considerably. They have already through their national branch called upon their different branches to contribute funds to assist in this respect. Dr. DuBols is here now and is advising us constantly. The work of relief, such as furnishing shelter, clothing and food is proceeding systematically and thoroughly. We anticipate that it will be increased because the first aid given by the Red Cross Society and the Provident Association of St. Louis together with promiscuous donations from various churches, lodges and private parties who have seen fit to do their work outside of the channels of the National Association will soon be exhausted. It will then remain for us to help those people further until they shall be in a position to help themselves. A most gratifying feature in this relief work and experience has been the willingness of these refugees to help themselves. They constitute no real burden, but are to be greatly admired because of their thrift and industry. Only here and there at present can we find cases of charity, and these, I assure you, are most worthy. NEGRO SOLDIERS. These truly are the Brave, These men who cast aside Old memories, to walk the blood-stained pave Of Sacrifice, joining the solemn tide, That moves away to suffer, and to die For Freedom, when their own is yet denied— O Pride! O Prejudice! When they pass by Hall them, the Brave, for you now crucified! These truly are the Free, These souls that grandly rise Above base dreams of vengeance for their wrongs, Who march to War, with visions in their eyes, Of Peace through Brotherhood; Lifting glad songs Aforetime, while they front the firing-line— Stand, and behold; They take the field today, Shedding their blood, like Him now held divine, That those who mock might find a better way! The mob in East St. Louis massacred to my mind the best of our race. The class whose constant sacrifice has given us so much to admire in the church, college and other racial institutions. I wish to assure you again that the Committee and the Association desire me to express their deep appreciation of your manly conduct in taking the initiative of raising the several contributions from Kansas City. We cannot forget you, the great people of our race, in Kansas City. Their conduct has done so much to inspire us in our work and to encourage those who are in need of help. May God bless you. Very sincerely yours, WILLIAM H. PECK, Chairman. NEW LIFE IN KANSAS CITY. Since its organization in Kansas City has the American Woodmen been so wonderfully aroused and revived as it is today. The recent visit of the Supreme Commander, Hon. C. M. White and special readjustment of matters by this wide-awake, far-visioned Supreme Commander, has given new light, new life and new inspiration to the American Woodmen of Missouri generally and Kansas City Camp No. 5 in particular. Commander Baker, competent and thoughtful, Banker Franklin, the logician, neighbor Nelson, the enthusiastic Clerk, Deputy Hines, the dynamic mo, and Nelson C. Crews, the invinible, plus the great group of loyal neighbors and friends all deserve great credit for this splendid meeting. CALL THEO. SMITH Home Phone Main 5467 Bell Phone Grand 4591 Drugs, Prescriptions, Hair Growers, Face Bleaches Service--Quality--Price MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED News and Periodicals 1301 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo. Good Bread is the most nutritious food money can buy. You'll enjoy it above everything else if it is made of I-H FLOUR This flour is famous for its purity, food value, deliciousness and economy. 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, Mo. With the National Lecturer, Dr. H. H. Billups, Supervising Deputy L. D. Hines and Deputy Abernathy, who has recently been appointed Worthy Guardian of the Juvenile Department, and as such is making a splendid showing, the work will be in fine shape for the oncoming big Quadrenniel American Woodmen Convention in Denver, Colo., August 13 to 16. Watchword every where is "On the Denver." Our newly and neatly arranged American Woodmen office, 1315 E. 18th street, always invites and welcomes neighbors and friends. L. D. HINES, Supervising Deputy. Special Deputies: C. C. Trimble, W. G. Banks, L. B. Alberson, Mrs. H. Abernathy, L. A. Marshall, F. C. Bruce. Office Phones: Bell Grand 317. Home, Main 3963. Residence Phone, Bell, East 3502-W. DISPENSATION NOW ON. A SPLENDID CUSTODIAN. If janitors, caretakers and custodians of resident property want to get an inspiration how to win approval and the confidence of their employers go out to 1825 Brownell avenue and look at the magnificent manner in which Mr. J. B. Merritt, one of the best men of our race and who takes pride in his calling keeps those premises. Spotlessly clean and scrupulously neat are the lawns, terraces, driveways, garage buildings and all parts of these premises that occupy nearly a block kept so by the persistent effort of Mr. Merritt and his amiable wife. He has solved the problem of holding a good position by giving exceptional service.