Kansas City Sun

HUESTON WILL WIN The Kansas City Sun ELECT MRS. ESS MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD HARMONY ART CLUB EXHIBIT at LYRIC HALL March 18. THE ELOQUENT R. R. BREWSTER SAID: "Do not give a lie to the platform or Cyrus Crane a slap in the face. Mr. Crane wants a Judge whose record entitles him to renomination. Defeat Judge Kiernan in this Convention and it will cost you 5,000 party votes. THEY DEFEATED HIM. VOLUME X. NUMBER 29. Dr. Theodore Smith Has Built Up at 18th and Tracy One of the Handsomest Drug Stores With the Largest Business of Any Institution of Its Kind in the West. Have You Visited It? ALL RACE PAPERS HANDLED Modern Up-to-Date Fixtures, Brilliant Lighting and a New Up-to-the Minute Solid Silver Service at the Soda Fountain are Some of the Features. DR. SMITH A REAL LEADER rating in Bradstreets and Dun's agencies and who pays an income tax. Dr. Smith has not depended wholly upon himself throughout these years, but from time to time has associated himself with competent, faithful and worthy employees among whom can be mentioned Dr. M. L. Flynn, a graduate of Kansas State University and who was the first Negro to open and conduct a drug store in the state of Oklahoma and who has given to Dr. Smith that same loyal and enthusiastic service that he would give to his own business. In writing the history of the struggles and achievements of the Race in this community a grave injustice would be done and such a history would be incomplete did it not record the struggles, the determination and the ultimate and overwhelming success of Kansas City's foremost business man in the person of Dr. Theodore Smith, Kansas City's pioneer druggist, and a man who has virtually wrung success from the very jaws of opposition and adversity. Dr. Smith came to Kansas City from Boston where he had located immediately after his graduation from the famous Howard University, Washington, D.C., some twenty years ago, to take charge of a drug store that had been organized by a company of Negroes, headed by Bishop Schaffer, but dissension having destroyed the usefulness of that corporation, Dr. Smith decided to remain here and go into business for himself, which he did, beginning with a modest little drug store on Independence avenue. But so insistent were the demands of his myriad friends that he was compelled in a few months to open another place on 12th street, where he first made his debut in this city, and such phenomenal growth did his business have that in another year he opened his third and present drug store on 18th street. Another distinguished employee of Dr. Smith is Dr. R. E. Drew, one of the most skillful pharmacists of the race and a product of the famous Meharry Medical School. Before coming to this city Dr. Drew was the manager of the New Era Drug Co. at Palestine, Texas, one of the most pretentious concerns in the Lone Star State. Dr. Smith has recently invested several thousand dollars in stock and improvements and his reserve storerooms are bulging with up-to-date drugs, druggist sundries, popular remedies, etc. He has installed cut glass shelving and display racks in his show windows, which when lighted give the most brilliant effect, and has also installed the plate glass top chummy serving and display tables with disappearing seats, which are the very "last word" in drug store fixtures. Not content with these classy innovations, Dr. Smith has introduced at his soda fountain the elegant silver service, which he saw on Fifth avenue, New York City, while visiting there last summer. It is the only service of its kind in a Negro drug store west of Pittsburg. It is attracting large crowds and much commendation and in fact everything Dr. Smith does is usually after cool deliberation and careful calculation. He has piled in his storeroom, in the rear of his establishment, nickel plated chairs, tables and fixtures which would be considered an ornament to the ordinary drug store, but only the very latest and best will Dr. Smith offer to his patrons. Visit his place at 1301 East 18th street and verify the truthfulness of this article. All Race papers and magazines handled. Dr. Smith worked from eighteen to twenty hours a day supervising and caring for his several business ventures, all of which were highly successful, but so strenuous and wearing was this multiplicity of duties that he found it necessary, to retain his health, to give up some of his business enterprises. So he finally decided to concentrate all three of his establishments in one great central location, which he wisely selected at his present location, 18th street and Tracy avenue, in the very center of the Negro population of Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Smith has watched his business grow until it is a source of pride, not only to himself but to the Negroes of Greater Kansas City. He is one of the few Negroes in the West who has a An interior view of the beautiful Drug Store of Dr. Theodore Smith, Kansas City's pioneer druggist and a business man in the fullest sense of the work. Dr. Smith can be seen standing in a characteristic pose near the cigar case. An interior view of the beautiful Drug Store of Dr. Theodore Smith, Kansas City's pioneer druggist and a business man in the fullest sense of the work. Dr. Smith can be seen standing in a characteristic pose near the cigar case KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. Negro Nominated for Alderman. By Charles A. Starks. Now, all together! Through intelligent effort a Negro, W. C. Heuston, well known attorney, able and finely poised, has been honorably and successfully placed upon the Republican Ticket as candidate for Alderman in the Eighth Ward by the regular Republican City Convention. This is timely and right! We now have an excellent opportunity to elect a Race man to office in the lower branch of the city council. This man is fully capable of filling that office with signal efficiency, thus bringing a new strength, dignity and solid prestige to the Colored people of Kansas City. Here we have a Negro working under the sanction and approval of a Republican Convention for an office that represents distinctively the Colored people. This being true, forty thousand Negroes of Greater Kansas City address themselves to any Colorphobist who may be within the rank of any party and who needlessly fear that the White Man's supremacy is threatened or grave social complications will result if a Negro is elected from a Negro ward, representing American home renters, home builders and home owners. God knows that the Colored people need a voice some place in the City Council of this great center where thousands of Negroes pay taxes as willingly and as good as the thousands of Whites. Here Negroes struggle to make their way industriously, honestly and intelligently in the spirit of the New Age. If the Negro had a grouch against American Institutions; if he was studying scientific espionage for the enemy across the way; if he was foreign born and of doubtful tendencies; if he was mobilizing cryptic organizations to revolutionize the government; if he was given to slackerism; if he was a producer of many traitors within his rank, who feigning patriotism, would readily plunge this country into an abyss; if he had not grown up with the oaks of the forest and hewed them along with Lincoln and the Fathers of this Republic; if he is not susceptible to the dictates of this New Democracy, then we will consent that he is not entitled to direct sympathetic representation which only his own Race Representatives are willing to give. And so party or no party, the Negroes of Kansas City consider it no presumption or impudence on their part to make efforts to elect a Colored Alderman to represent a Colored constituency. Nor do our efforts spring from isolated or far fetched hints from Negroes in other cities (though we DO well to copy their solidarity) as a daily paper has ridiculously asserted. But the Negro is tired of carrying the burden of citizenship without having some say in the councils of the people on the vital things that affect him virtually as some other groups are affected. Now, if the Republican Party backs up the nomination of Mr. Heuston with an unalloyed campaign, so well and good, if not, then the Negro voters of the Eighth Ward will elect this gentleman—anyhow! Now people, there can be but ONE Negro elected to this office. When you consider that Mr. Heuston is the regular Republican nominee, this unqualifiedly entitles him to the respectful consideration of every party voter and he is, therefore, the logical candidate to win representation for the Race—and after all we believe this is the primary thing we are after. When I hear Old Men and Women, and even Boys and Girls, discussing the Aldermanic situation I lend an ear, and this to a word is what I invariably hear: "Why, two Negroes shouldn't run for it; one should get out of the race and let the other win. They shouldn't divide the vote up that a-way 'cause neither one could git it then, they'll jest do enuff to let the Democrat win." This is true public opinion and I have a high respect for it. I, myself, have not hesitated to tell the people that at the psychological time one of the gentlemen will step down, unfurl the flag of brotherhood, extend it to the logical candidate, take up his position should to shoulder with the recognized standard bearer, call his own personal followers to his side, exhort them to follow his lead and give the command to march on to victory, not merely for the candidate, but victory in the fight for Negro Representation for his people, your people and my people. But, if you would crucify this opportunity for Race representation upon the cross of personal ambition, then any other course beside the above is strictly in vogue. If you would place individual aspirations above the possibilities of Race achievement, then many are mistaken in their high estimation of the breadth, bigness and magnamity of the individual. There is a new spirit manifesting itself in the Kansas City Negro—we are becoming more constructive every day. We are learning that the Right course is to make and not mar; that no big things are accomplished without a strong line of co-operating minds. What success we have enjoyed in this town we owe to the fact that a number of us have been willing to work together in harmony for the same good objective. I, for one, consider this glorious. RUSSELL CROSSLAND DEAD. Kansas City was inexpressably shocked to hear of the sudden and unexpected death, of J. Russell A. Crossland, Jr., the only son of Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, Missouri's foremost Negro citizen, at St. Joseph, Mo., last Sunday morning. Young Crossland, who was in the army at Camp Funston, feeling ill, had secured a furlough to go home for a few days' stay and passed through Kansas City last Saturday feeling quite badly and caught the interurban in the afternoon and arrived home in the early evening and lapsed almost immediately into unconsciousness from what was afterward ascertained to be a fatal case of the dreaded spinal meningitis, dying early Sunday morning without having regained consciousness. For fifteen years. Dr. Crossland has been training his son who was an exceptionally bright boy to take up the medical profession and had he not been drafted would have graduated this year and to say that his heart is broken is to but feebly express his state of mind. Dr. Crossland was minister to Liberia, under President McKinley, and has had many honors in this state, of all of which he was worthy and the sympathy of multiplied thousands of his friends, White and Colored, go out to him in the loss of this, his only child. The Sun extends its deepest sympathy. THUS SAYETH THE LORD GOD OF HEAVEN. The time I started traveling to my son was 6 p. m., March 9, 1918. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, the Northern flash in the firmament of the heavens was a sign unto you all as a Nation. Read and understand with your hearts. Deut. 18:22; Matthew 12:39. Thus saith the God, My wrath is upon the multitude. Ezek. 7:14. The Mexicans put themselves in arrow against this country. I Samuel 4:2; Philistines are Mexicans and Israel is this people here, the two names are spiritual. Thus sayeth the Lord of Host. This country shall take Mexico into captivity. Isaiah 19:1. Thus sayeth the Lord of Host. During the time your troops are in Mexico your enemies across the sea fire on your harbor at New York City. Rev. 18:2. Babylon is a spiritual name. Thus sayeth the Lord God of Heaven and of earth. Watch as well as pray. This is all. Be back shortly. Time of revelation, 7:15 p. m. ISAIAH MINOR, Prophet, Elder Brother to Jesus Christ, Spiritually NEGRO LEFT $50,000 ESTATE. Prof. H. T. Kealing Owned Both City and Farm Property. The will of Prof. H. T. Kealing, the Negro educator who died last week, was filed in the Wyandotte County Probate Court yesterday. He left $50,-000 in property, which is divided among his widow and children. The property consists of residences in Philadelphia and Bordentown, N. J.; a ranch near Waco, Tex., and a farm in Wyandotte county. And so Homer don't like Negroes any more? Well, well. Quarterly Meeting at Allen Chapel, Sunday, March 17. Rev. John L. Williams will preach morning and evening. Rev. Richard Davis will preach the Communion sermon at 3 p. m. Everybody invited. Homer B. Mann, Silk Stocking Boss who has always boasted of his ability to handle "Niggers" said: "If you nominate Hueston, the White Cauidates will quit the ticket." "If that's the case, I'll just call your bluff," said Hueston. And the twenty-seven Negro Delegates, heroes every one, stood pat. PRICE, 5c. HOOL BOARD HALL March 18. PRICE, 5c. THE MAN OF THE HOUR. M. WILLIAM CLARENCE HUESTON, the Republican nominee for Alderman of the Eight Ward, was born in the OLD BLUE GRASS STATE, 37 years ago, attended Kansas University where he graduated with high honors from the Law Department in 1904, coming to Kansas City the same year where he began the practice of his profession. Mr. Hueston owns a beautiful little home at 1514 East 11th street, where he lives as well as other property scattered throughout the city. Has a wife and three beautiful children, two boys and a girl, is the Past Master and organizer of the largest Masonic Lodge in Missouri, is the Grand Treasurer of the Odd Fellows, Treasurer of Mount Oread Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Chancellor Commander for seven years of Progress Lodge, K. of P., Past Master of the United Brethren of Friendship, Trustee of Allen Chapel, Director of Wheatley-Provident Hospital, and an orator of unusual power and ability. Every Negro Republican, Democrat or Independent in the Eighth Ward should vote for Mr. Hueston as well as that brave, patriotic and fair-minded element of White men who believe in the doctrine of "All men up and no men down." LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION Lawyer James E. Nugent, Member of the School Board, will speak at the Lincoln High School Community Meeting Sunday afternoon, March 17, 3:15 The entire citizenship, especially all parents of Ward and High School children, should hear Mr. Nugent. The members of the Children's Improvement Society, under the leadership of Mr. H. R. Farnum, will hold their meeting in connection, immediately following Mr. Nugent's address. SPECIAL MUSIC AS FOLLOWS: Orchestra March, "Nation's Awakening"...Denni Tenor Solo...Mr. Boston Soprano Solo, "Thank God for a Garden-Del"...Riego Mrs. Edmonia Brown Orchestra Selection, "Morsaria"...Morse CAMPAIGN OPENING. Hon. W. C. Hueston will open his campaign for Alderman of the 8th Ward Monday Night March 18th, at Academy Hall, 14th and Michigan Ave. Hon. Cyrus Crane will also speak. GOOD MUSIC. From Our Foreign Correspondents A. F. and A. M. Mo. Jurisdiction W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Dep. Grand Master. Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. I. H. Bradbury, St. Louis, Mo. Junior. Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Rei lief Secretary. E. G. Lacey, Kansas City, G. L. 1st District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L. 2nd District. OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER R. A. M. Missouri and Jurisdiction, 1917-18. T. G. McCampbell, G. H. P., Quindaro, Kans. A. L. Thomas, D. G. H. P., Jefferson City, Mo. J. P. Moffett, G. King, Sedalia, Mo. S. A. May, G. Scribe, St Louis, Mo. Chas. Griggsby, G. Treas., Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMAND ERY, K. T. W. G. Mosely, R. E. G. C., Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Beard, V. E. G. C., St. Louis, Mo. G W. Lewis, E. G. G., St. Louis, Mo. C. Brassfield, E. G. Captain General, Kansas City, Mo. W. A. Ashley, E. G. P., St. Louis, Mo. J. H. Kenner, E. G., Treasurer, Marshall, Mo. J. T. Cannon, E. G., Recorder, St Louis, Mo. George A. Johnson, E. G. S. W. Kansas City, Mo. Benjamin F. Graves, E. G. J. W., St Joseph, Mo. Lodge Directory G MAGISTRY MUSEUM Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Emmett Spruell, W. M.; C. H. Countee, Sec'y. and A. M., Liberty, Mo. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights in each month. William Parker, W. M.; Nelson Wallar, Sec'y. St. Stephens Chapter No. 37, Royal Arch Masons, Liberty, Mo. Meets first Tuesday in each month. W. H. Robinson, H. P. Wm. Capps, Recorder. St. Matthew Commandery No. 17, Liberty, Mo., meets the third Saturday night. William Capps. B. C.; W. H. Robinson, Rec. Sec'y. NOC IN VICTIMS E. A. Walker Lodge No. 257, U. B. F., meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 1403 Michigan Ave. 100, W. 210th, 210 E. 10 St. S., W. W., Watkins, 166, 1629 Virginia. ```markdown ``` T. G. McCampbell. President. E. B. Thompson, Vice President. W. H. Washington, Treasurer. S. H. P. Edwards, Secretary. Board of Directors: Board of Directors: N. W. Jordan. S. Myers, W. H. Brown. E. S. Baker, W. R. Patterson. R. V. Adkins, B. R. Francis. Richard Harris Geo Johnson. R. Fulbright. Meets second and fourth Tuesday in each month. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Greenwood Baptist Church, 18th and Terrace. Clark Avenue M. E. Church, 1664 Madison Avenue, 18th and Flora. Betal A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Ebeneser A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Troost Avenue. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belleview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23d and Woodland. 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, 111 Highland St. St. James A. M. F. Zlon Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland. St. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. Church of the Ascension Episcopal—Third and Stewart, Kansas City, Kans. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 8th and Web. Elrith St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. 9th Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 2nd and State. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro. Reban Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel, Kansas City. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale-Kan. Temperance Baptist Church, 760 Muncie Blvd. Armstrong, Kansas. Rev. D. Norlent, pastor. LINCOLN, NEB. By W. W. Mosley. The Daughters of Bethel gave a drill and entertainment in the Masonic hall last Thursday night, having a fair attendance...Rev. A. W. Talbott will deliver his closing sermon for this conference year at Newman M. E. Church next Sunday, and will leave for conference during the week....Mrs. A. E. Hale is confined to her bed with illness this week....Rev. Mr. Brooks, of St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Sam Roy, this week. He will preach for the Zion Baptist congregation Sunday...Woman's Day was held at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday, which was their annual rally. Appropriate services were held during the day, and the sum of one hundred and ninety dollars, plus was raised, including all soliciting cards, etc....Grand lecturer, E. G. Lacey of Kansas City, will visit Lebanon Lodge No. 126 Saturday, March 23rd....Rev. A. L. Warwick preached for Mt. Zion Baptist congregation last Sunday night....Mt. Zion Sunday School is making preparations for their Easter program March 31....Members and friends of the A. M. E. church are making great strides to clear the debt on their or gan by various socials. LA GRANGE, MO. Corporals George and Cornelius Wilson were called home last week to see their sister, who is seriously sick...Mr. H. Martin, of St. Louis, returned to his home after a visit in this city with his sister, Mrs. H. L. Todd...Misses Mary and Frances Wise went to Canton last night for a short visit...Mr. Jackson Haggins is on the sick list...Mr. Joseph Wilson, of Chicago, was called home to see his sister, Zora, who is seriously sick...Miss Maggie Haggins of Chicago is visiting her parents in this city...Zora, beloved daughter of Rev. and Mrs.' W. H. Wilson, passed away after suffering for three weeks with pneumonia. She was only seventeen years old. Zora was a smart, intelligent girl and was loved by all her schoolmates and everybody. She leaves to mourn her loss a dear mother, father, three sisters, five brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. COLUMBIA, MO. Douglass School was packed to overflowing by members of both races in the second of the series of community meetings which the principal, J. R. Jones, is calling. This last was a patriotic meeting in hoonr of the great Americans, Washington, Lincoln and Douglass. The program consisted of speeches by N. T. Gentry, Rev. E. S. Redd, Prof. J. B. Coleman, J. J. Mosely, J. G. Strawn, J. H. Renfro and the Development of the American flag by some children of the grades. Music was furnished by the High School chorus of eighty voices, under the direction of the Principal. At this meeting was read the report of the campaign to do Columbia's bit for the Community House. Each donor's gift was read. The following responded. Those giving 10$, Mrs. Turner McBaine, Mrs. Annie Fisher, Mr. Kemper, S. C. Hunt: $5.00, Parker Furniture Co., E. M. Watson, W. B. Nowell; $3.00, E. M. McDonald; $2.00, J. B. Coleman, N. F. Gentry; $1.00, Isador Loeb, Mrs. Jessie Harris, Wm. Caesar, Alex. Hicks, H. O. Severance, Jessie Harris, Chas. Grandison, Ira McDonald, Mrs. Agnes Snell; Secret Societies, $5.00; Amos Johnson Chop O. E. S., Golden Queen Court, $5.00; St. Paul Lodge, A. F. & A. M., $5.00; R. S. Logan, Jr., $1.00; Court of Calanthe, $2.0; Beatrice Temple, $5.00; Household Ruth, $1.00; Golden Leaf, $1.00; Wheatley Temple, $2.00; from Log Providence district, K of P., $8.25; Golden Rule Lodge, $6.00; Church, $6.50; Clubs, Busy Woman's Idle Hour, $5.00; Girls' Industrial Club, Mrs. J. E. Jones, Mgr., Miss G. R. Holmes, director of arts, $40; M. B. Harris Club, $8.25; Art Club, $5.00; Telopian Club, $5.00; Baptist Mission Circle, $5.00; Young Men's Club, $2.50. A surprise came in the report of $31.75 from Hamilton-Brown Shoe factory, under S. Logan and Wm. Washington....Forty dollars was realized from Tag day and from our Patriotic meeting enough to bring receipts up to $272.17. Expenses for printing and mailing, clearing as Columbia's bit, $260.60. We are grateful for this demonstration of real patriotism. Committee: J. E. Jones, Chairman; J. Z. Moseley, Mrs. M. B. Harris, Miss B. M. Sailes, Mrs. L. G. Williams, Mrs. J. Z. Moseley, Mrs. V. L. Walden, Treasurer.... On Broadway, Columbia's beautiful business street, opposite the M. K. & T. depot, has been erected a monument to Negro ability....The McKinney Building of beautiful brick with stone finishing, typically modern in every sense of the word, is an addition to this section of the city. On the first floor one finds large spacious rooms for stores or offices, embodying at once a home for the Negro in business, who finds it hard to find a location in a desirable center to offer his wares. The second floor has a large auditorium, fine stage and rest rooms; an ideal place for conferences and large gatherings. A house for concerts where out-of-town artists may appear to advantage. This a dream of years of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKinney to serve the race has been realized. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. SAVANNAH, MO. Sunday was a beautiful day after the terrific windstorm Saturday. Services at the A. M. E. Church Sunday morning were fairly well attended. Rev. Wm. Jackson attended the Ministerial Alliance in St. Joseph, Tuesday...Mr. F. D. Ransom is still improving...Theodore Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Powell, died March 7 in Raton, New Mexico. The body was brought here for burial. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10, at the A. M. E. Church, Rev. Jackson officiating. Quite a number of friends and relatives of St. Joseph attended the funeral...Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Thomas were St. Joseph visitors Sundays...Miss Nina Swan of Hardin, Mo., attended the funeral of Theodore Powell Sunday...Mrs. J. D. Powell was in St. Joseph Saturday visiting Mrs. Mary Leonard of South St. Joseph, who is very ill...Miss Margaret Carter was in St. Joseph Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hayes and son, Kenneth, were the guest of Mrs. Hester Gray Sunday...The Charity Club met with Mrs. Adline Warren Thursday. Quite a number of members were present. The Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Henry Williams March 14...The pupils of Franklin School will give a program at the school house Friday, March 15 Patrons are invited. PLATTSBURG MO Dr. J. H. Williams, G. M. of U. B. F's. visited the local numbers here March 5. While in the city he was the guest of D. G. M. Prof. C. W. Black....Seven of our best young men were invited into the mysteries of Free Masonry Saturday night. Mr. Silas Coleman, W. M. is always on the lookout for good material for his lodge....The Second Bautist church has extended a call of pastorate to Rev. Prentice of Weir, Kans....The [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. PROF. C. W. BLACK, Principal of Washington School, Plattsburg, M. Deputy Grand Master U. B. F. & S. M. T. of Missouri. C. E. recently organized at the A. M. E. church, is being well attended.... Washington School is preparing to hold a Welfare Street Fair for the purpose of purchasing play ground equipment....Mr. John Walker and Elmer Tillman, now located at Camp Funston, visited relatives and friends last Sunday....Master Delmas Green is meeting with much success as agent for the "Sun." See him and give an order for a copy....Messrs. Geo. Kelly, R. L. Robinson and Geo. Tobin, of Kansas City, visited relatives here Sunday....Mr. Charley Robinson, of New York, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Easter Green. Mr. Chas. Biggerstaff, one of our progressive young farmers, has bought a fine farm near town....Mrs. Minnie Pennoyer, who has been quite ill for a few weeks, is better at this time....Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans spent Sunday with home folks. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mrs. Lizzie Crockett will give a fish fry at home, 28 Mary street next Tuesday night for the benefit of her church. Everybody is invited to attend...Dr. Dixon died on March 2, was buried March 5, from his home on Mamie street with the Rev. Maloney officiating...Mrs. Bell McGee will entertain a few young folks Tuesday evening...Mr. Albert Hicks died March 6, was buried March 8. He leaves a wife and four small children, a mother, father, brothers and sisters to mourn his demise. The funeral was held at the St. Luke Church, 19th and Angelique with Rev. Walker officiating...Mrs. Bettie Clark is on the sick list this week...Mr. Russell Crossland died very suddenly Sunday morning at his home. He came home Saturday from Camp Funston...Rev. Maloney preached a very interesting sermon at Mount Union Church last Sunday, and a collection of $14.00 was raised...Rev. Maloney will preach at New Hope Baptist church next Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. Therman Tahl have moved to Oregon, Mo., this week...Mr. Will Kensloh has returned to St. Joseph...Mr. John Simpson will entertain the Drill Company on the 13th...Mr. John Guthrie is able to be out after several weeks of illness...Mrs. Fannie Howard is much improved at this writing...MHr. A. L. Rucker was called to Kansas City on account of the death of a sister...Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Ogden are both on the siek list this week. Two excellent sermons were preached by Rev. S. D. Lovell Sunday.... The B. B. S. C. will meet at Mrs. Kate Miller's this week. They have organized a Junior Circle.....Rev. P. H. Griffin, the state evangelist of Mississippi, is visiting the Christian Church. He lectured Monday night, subject: "The Church Like—Unto a Wagon Wheel." All who heard him were benefited by it....Mrs. James Smith is visiting her husband at Camp Funston. Her husband's company will leave for New York soon. She was accompanied by Mrs. Effie Randoff as far as Kansas City....Mrs. Thomas Graham has been on the sick list....Prof. Tulley is no better at this writing....Mrs. Anna Powell is on the sick list....Mrs. Sadle Scott made a short visit with Mrs. George Hicks this week....Mrs. Mary Scott and W. M. Payne of St. Joseph spent Saturday with Mrs. Hicks....Mrs. Johnnie McClain of Kansas City made a short visit at the home of Mrs. Thomas Grahm. MARYVILLE, MO. Mrs. E. H. Page is ill with la grappe and the measles at this writing.... Mrs. John McGeee is ill with the measles and la grappe at this writing.... Mr. E. H. Page is instructing Mr. J. C. Cooke how to drive his car.... Mr. J. C. Cooke. M. E. H. Page and Prof. Ernest O. Boone, Jr., went out pleasure riding Sunday afternoon in Mr. Cooke's car.... We are glad to say that Mrs. B. F. Smart is able to be out again.... On account of the illness of Master E. O. Boone III. and Mrs. B. F. Smart, Mrs. E. O. Boone was unable to have Red Cross work last week, but now the work room is open and they will be glad to meet all members and willing workers.... Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gooden had as dinner guest Sunday Rev. R. H. Longdon.... Mr. Jas. Malcome is on the sick list this week.... The Woman Mite Missionary met at the home of Mrs. E. O. Boone Tuesday evening.... Miss Lucy Williams has returned from an extended visit in St. Joseph, Mo.... Saturday, March 16, Cyrene Lodge No. 58 will celebrate their third anniversary with a grand banquet at their beautiful hall on North Main street. Hon. N. C. Crews, Editor of the Sun and P. N. G. M., A. F. & A. M. for Missouri Jurisdiction; L. G. Lacey, G. L., T. G. McCampbell, Geo. W. K. Love, Grand Secretary; and W. W. Fields, G. M., will be present from Kansas City. A. D. Bulter Prof. F. McGee from St. Joseph and numerous other Masons from sur rounding towns are expected. After the banquet the lodge has a number of candidates for the second and third degrees which they will confer. We are going to surpass any social feature in the history of Maryville, in this banquet. Look forward for next week's Sun for all the particulars. FREE SUIT New STYLING Tailored To Your Measure to wear, show your friends, tell who made it. Latest model, made in any style, a fine piece of clothing. Not a cent cost to you if you accept our new liberal offer for a few hours work. We offer a month, introducting to friends. No experience needed, everything furnished FREE. No matter what you want, you are for this occasion once. Every tailoring agent write us too, no matter who book of cloth samples, latest 1918 fashions, beautiful dresses. Everybody send now, today, this very minute, to LIBERTY TAILORING SOCIETY, Dent. 304 CHICAGO The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods and Nctions VISIT OUR DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE DEPT. BARGAINS FURNISHING HOUSE & MILK SPECIAL BARGAINS IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT AND HAIR GOODS. Help Make Our Store, Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. GIVE US A CALL. $2.50 In Goods Free. WE GIVE SURETY COUPONS. Taylor Holmes & Co. Mrs. Annie Holmes, Mngr. 2409 VINE ST., Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 4221J HELENA, MONTANA. "A desire to talk of ourselves, and to set our faults in whatever light we choose, makes the main of our sincerity."...Mrs. George M. Lee Sr., was visiting at Boulder Hot Springs last week...Mrs. Andrew Green has returned from a three weeks visit with her son at Anaconda...The Juvenile Choir of St. James A. M. E. church, which sings such sweet music at morning services, was given full charge of the entire evening services on the 3rd, and under the leadership of Mrs. M. A. Lowery, organist and director, rendered a sacred program that was highly commendable...Robert Brown Sr., has deeded to Mary Brown the property on 5th Ave. Consideration $1.00...Charles H. Harrell and Claude H. Pope, brothers-in-law, have purchased pretty adjoining bungalows on N. Ewing St., and moved in on the 13th...The Juvenile Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting on the afternoon of the 3rd, and with many friends listened to the rendition of the following program: Reading, Eugene Marshall; Solo, Lolita Walker; Reading, Florence Matthews; Duett, Henry J. and Marie Baker; Recitation, Eilene Moore; Piano solo, Leonard Brown; Solo, Mable Porter Grove; Reading, Alice Fisher....A bunch of newspapers larger than a man's head stuffed in a broken window for several weeks is certainly not an evidence of progress, is not edifying, and, too, makes a poor window light....The Pleasant Hour Club was entertained at the parsonage by Mrs. Myrtle Martin on the 6th. The club is contemplating applying for membership in the National Federatio not Colored Women's Clubs. The third of the chain of teas planned by the club was given this week by Mrs. Joella Houston...The Chitterling supper given by the Bright Star Club at the parsonage last week was quite a success...Miss Lena Dorsey, a student at Howard University, and one of a company of entertainers who, under the auspices of the university, are doing such excellent service for the entertainment of our Sammies at Camps Meade, Upton and Dix, is a graduate of Heleng "High" ...Miss Dorsey at an early age showed remarkable talent for elocution and on two occasions in oratorical contests, won first prizes over all white contestants. In a third, a state contest, representing the Helena High School, she failed to receive the decision only upon the judges deciding she had been one second over the time limit allowed, in delivering her masterpiece, "The Going of the White Swan."...The ball masque given by Mrs. Claude Pope and Miss Olga York was one of the social events of the season. Costumes beautiful and costumes ludicrous intermingled in a kaleidoscopic effect which was pleasing to look upon. Among those in attendance from of town were, Mesdames Nona Hancock, and Miner Hayes, the guests of Miss Carlotta V. Ford; Mr. J. A. Callender, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Lee, Jr. OMAHA, NEBR. By Corrine Thomas Rev. W. C. Williams preached a regular rally raising sermon Sunday morning to an overwhelming audience. Sunday was half way on our June rally and $131.00 was turned in.....Mr. Boler, an old faithful member of our church, passed away Sunday at his residence.....Mrs. Helen Councillor Davenport, formerly of Omaha, now of St. Paul, is here visiting her father, Mr. Councillor.....Division No. 4 of the Canadian Pacific has begun work in the round house ...The entertainment given by them last week was a financial success. Mesdames Moore and Crowe, conductors. Everyone is going to the Baby Burlesque show, Monday night to see the tall, short, fat and lean babies, under the auspices of Division 4 of the Burlington, Mrs. Jessie Moss, conductor. Mrs. Florintine Pinkston is conducting a very successful Community Chorus each Sunday afternoon. What are you doing to help win this war? This is the question now being asked, and on the answer depends whether or not you will have the respect of your fellow men. Vaughan's Values IDLEWILD!! THE UNPARALELED HEALTH RESORT FOR THE RACE. 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G ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Bell Phone E.4394R Modern Builder A. E. ESTES, President General Contractor pairing a Special NLY ON of Kansas City records but one re- stablished Negro jeweler, and he A. Wilson 9th St. Half block west of W Mr. Wilson sells s, Watches, Clocks and Staple :: and :: the public satisfactory and prop THE Modern Builders Co. A.E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty ONLY ONE ONLY ONE The history of Kansas City records but one real, legitimate, competent, established Negro jeweler, and he is J. A. Wilson at 1616 W. 9th St. Half block west of Wyoming St. BELL PHONE MAIN 2868W Kansas' Famous Wheat makes I-H FLOUR Hard, winter, "turkey red" is the world's flour wheat supreme. Given the benefit of I-H modern milling, this fine raw product becomes a super-fine food—I-H Flour—the aristocrat of every grocery. Try it. Ismert-Hincke Milling Co. Kansas City, U. S. A. Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. Builders Co. US, President Contracting a Specialty Y ONE records but one real, legitimate, jeweler, and he is Wilson block west of Wyoming St. Wilson sells locks and Staple Jewelry and :: factory and proper treatment. --- THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918, —_—_—$—$<$$ $$ — BUTTE, MONT. |. ceieeeereteereliatee =, | Camube Wi Ml rons aR hricn| |) PCN Be jevrcon : pA ‘s aris frog il iM (Hom : eho fe if ‘i pees By Jesse H. Smith. Butte is enjoying good weather once more, although there was a heavy snow fall last week, but the werst of the winter is over....We are proud to have with us First Lieut. Frank A. Pearl of Camp Funston, who is visiting his mother for a few days; Lieut. Pearl was reared in this city, leaving here when quite a lad, enter- ing Howard University at Washington D, C., where he graduated two years ago, receiving his diploma as a Surgi- cal Physician, after leaving college he started on his business career in At- chison, Kans., his birth place and was known as Dr. Pearl. When the U, 8. called for valiant hearted men to enlist and fight for the country, our Lieut, Peatl gladly went to the front and is now waiting on Uncle Sam for further orders. We wish him and all the other boys who have and are preparing to serve this country that victory will be theirs... .Lieut. Pearl is being highly entertained while i nthe city, he being tendered a reception by the one most dear to his heart (mother,) Tuesday night at the A. M. B. church. A large num. ber of his friends were present and enjoyed the evening with our Lieut. At a late hour a delicious lunch was served....Mrs. R. E, Lee entertained ‘Thursday night at her home in honor of Lieut. Pearl. Cards and dancing was the pleasures of the evening and at a late hour lunch was served... Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Walton entedtain ed Friday at a beautifully appointed dinner in honor of Lieut. Pearl; cov: ers were laid for seven and a de lightful afternoon was spent; those present were Lieut. Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. F, M Shannon and the host and hostess. . :-Lieut, Pearl left Friday night over the Burlington for Camp Funston Kans.....The Sunshine Mission met with Mrs, J. B. Campbell, Wednesday on Californix St. A large number were present and all enjoyed a deli cious lunch afterwards....The chil dren are preparing to have a fine program for Easter. We all like td hear the children and they are proud when they can entertain us....John (fatty) Carter died last week in Ana, conda, afte ra lingering illness. We are glad to report all the sick as much improved....Mrs, E. W .Lee ex pects to leave Sunday for Minneapolis to join her husband....Mr. Geo Phelps has gone to Waterloo for s few days....The Peter Ogden enter tainment given Friday night in the hall by the men of the different branches of the G. U. O. of O. F. was a decided success and all enjoyed the evening to the highest; the program has opened a shining parlor at 5 N Mont and is doing excellent work More boys are needed... .Everybody’ News Stand is doing a good busines: and carries every thing that is wort! while in the paper line, stop in an¢ look things over. Can be Made Whiter Pimples and black-heads can be removed— rough and “ashy” skin can be made as smooth as velvet. BY USING Dr. Fred Palmer’s ,, Dr. Fred Palmer’s' SKIN WHITENER ™ SKIN WHITENER SOAP \ SES 0 IY DA ERED PALMERS | , 37) ANTES SAMMI MaNerSSae \ WGA ACS swae aes ES V2.4 sla Tes Dr. FRED Patmer'’s Ber Ett) | sms waivanae soar Whitens dark and brown skin; removes all blemishes and makes the skin soft and smooth. ‘The following letter is a sample of the hundreds we receive daily, testifying to the worth of DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER: Bassett, Va., May 22, 1916. * Jacobs Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen: Enclosed is 25 cents in stamps for which please send me a box of your DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER, I have used one box of your Skin Whitener and it did me so much good I have decided to continue the use of it. Yours truly, LUCY L. HAIRSTON. CAUTION:— Do notaccept substitutes. Insist on the original DR. FREDT ALMER'S SKIN WHITENER and DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP. ‘The price has not advanced. It is 25c each, At your druggist or sent direct upon receipt of the price. ) MANUFACTURED RY _ SACOBS’ PHARMACY Co. Atlanta, Ga. —_______AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS LINCOLN, NEBR. By W. W. Mosley. | Mrs, Lizzie M., wife of Alonzo E. Hale, died at their home, 917 N, 18th St. Wednesday at 7:20 P. M., of acute indigestion, which occurred shortly after eating supper; the husband, soa and attendant being present. Friends when receiving the news of her sud- den death, were shocked for many did not know she was sick. Mrs. Hale had a peculiar sore on one of her lower limbs, from which she had suf- fered many years, how badly, no one knows but her, Recently, Mrs, Hale had become blotted all over, being fatigued easily, and short breathed, and no doubt dropsy had set in from effects of bad blood from this sore. Her case, was a peculiar one. She leaves to mourn her loss, ahusband, son, one sister, brother, father, sister- inlaws and many friends. The fu- neral was held from Mt, Zion Baptist Church Sunday at 3 P, M., Rey. 0. J. Barchardt preached, She was a mem- ber of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was considered a good Christian char- acter, having spent half of her life as such, her age being forth four at her death, The services were impres- sive; relatives attending were Mrs. Gordon and husband, her sister at 0Omaha; Benj. Stevenson, father from K. C. K., and sisterin-laws, Mrs. Ford and Mrs, Stone of Kansas City, Kans, A large crowd of friends were present to repay last respects to the deceased; floral offerings were im- mense, We extend Mr. A. B. Hale and son our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of bereavement. When wife and mother are gone, home is not like it used to be....Christine Codwin, aged 17, died at the home of Mr. J. W. Bedell last Saturday at 8 P. M, of tuberculosis, after some ill- ness, ‘The parents will accompany the body to their home in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, where burisl will take place....Mrs. Anna Sharpenstein, aged seventy years, died at her home, 2232 8, 8th St, Sunday about 6 P. M. of pneumonia, after several weeks ill- ness. Deceased was the sister of Major Moore and the late George Pleasant. The daughters, Tillie and Lillian Miller, aro in Arizona; the body is being held at Castle; Hoper & Matthews, undertakers, awaiting the arrival of the daughters with the body, Geo, Miller, who died in Ari zona’ recently. ...Magnolia Court will observe Palm Sunday after March %4 in Masonic Hall....Rey. J. H, Brooks of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting his wife in the city. He preached for Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday and his speaking was much enjoyed... Mt. Zion Sunday school will hold Waster exercises Sunday afternoon, March 31, instead of evening. ORE than a mountain resort, more than a fashionable playground—these wonderful springs, with their mys- terious health-giving waters, have become world famous as ’s G Sanitari Nature’s Greatest Sanitarium Set apart by the United States Government for the benefit of humanity, Where modern medical science joins hands with the wonder- ful curative agencies of nature—a retreat for the careworn or suffering in the great, beautiful out-of-doors. Water is the Greatest Eliminator of Human Ills and the Hot Springs of Arkansas are the Greatest Waters Known to Mankind Patronized every year by more than 150,000 people from every part of the world—the recuperating station of our army and navy, the training ground of the world’s greatest athletes, the assembling place of statesmen and the rendezvous of society. There is no Substitute for the Hot Springs Baths The marvelous cures cannot be exaggerated. No one can af- ford to deprive himself of the quiet rest, the exhilarating joy and the wonderful toning-up that comes from a course of these baths, coupled with the rehabiliating influences of the mountain ozone and woodland landscape. $ Luxurious hotels, medium-priced hotels and high-class board- ing houses with every modern convenience. The way there is via the “The Pleasant Way to Pleasant Places’ We haven't space to tell you all about this wonderful resort . Which has an international reputation. Send for a copy of our handsomely illustrated book, written by William Marion Reedy. L. R. WELSH, Gen'l Fght., Pass. Dept. 707 Walnut Street. ELLIS FARNSWORTH, A. G. P. A., 624-5 Railway Exchange Bldg, KANSAS CITY, MO, a cee: ‘ie ial . fe Pei bei ae pe DB Reale it $ Gg tg , eee He BF tf 4 * MR. C. H. ADKINS, Senior member of the firm of Adkins Bros., Undertakers and Embaimers, located at 19th and Vine Sts., who have built up in Milkehy, during the year, a phenemisnal Business and whe ranks among the leaders in their pro: febslon, ‘They, havepurchaed &-new Ioation near ‘4th snd Woodlanc where: they expectiitd. soon constiuc an elegant and up-to-the-minute es. sauilginne SPRINGFIELD. MO. ‘THOSE SOULSUIFTING 200 STIDpINg ser- mons were conducted by Rev. Mme, Dee Pearl of Nowata, Okla., and the ‘Rey. Palmer D. Harris of Kansas City, who are traveling together and doing good evangelistic work. At Spring- field, Mo., Rey. L. Phillips Church in revival; Feb 8rd. Rey. Harris Text, “The Harvest is Past, The Summer is ended and we are not saved” Jer. 8-20, I convert; Monday night Febru- ary 4 Mme. Dee Pearl—Text “Wound- ed and Half dead, Luke 10-30, 3 con. verts, Tuesday night February 5th Mme, Pearl—Text “The Word of God grew and Multiplied—Acts 12-24, 6 converts; Friday night, February $th Rev. Harris— Text “Be not Deceived, God is not mocked; What-so-ever a Man Soweth, That shall he also reap —Gal. 6-7, 6 converts; February 10th, Mme. Pearl—Text “The Wise Men Came from the East. The subject was, My Life for your life, Matt. 2 Chap.; Monday night February 11— Rev. Harris—Text, “I have set the light to the Gentiles that they might- est show salvation to the utmost parts of the world, 2 converts, John 14, lat- ter of 2-3 vs.; Tuesday night February 12th. Mme, Dee Pearl—Text “If a Man Love Me He will Keep My Words, 2 converts; Wednesday night February 13 Rey. Harris—Text, “I am “the Way the Truth and The Light “John 146, 4 converts; Thursday night February 14, Mme, Dee Pearl—Text |“He That Hath and Ear let him hear | Rey. 241, 2 converts; Friday night | February 15th. Revs Harris—Text “Tl Arise and Go To My ather” Luke 15-18, 2 converts; Sunday night Feb: ruary 17th—Rev. Harris, Text, “I'll Arise and Go To My Father, by re: quest, one convert....Farewell ser- mon by Sis Pearl Sunday night, Feb: ruary 17, Text—"What Shall I ren. der unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me, 6 souls were added to the chureh at this time or a grand total of 36 souls in all....Rey. Phillips said he was pleased above expression at such a wonderful success. Rey. L. Phillips. Mme. Dee Pearl Rey. P. Harris, SAROET, < he? : m3 i ow ie aS eee) * ie Lm ee. a Ew os Waa coe ae ‘s ey é | i 2 REV. D, NORFLEET. Rev. McManany, the pastor of the St.John Baptist church is assisting Rev. D. Norfleet in a great revival meeting at the Tabernacie Baptist church, 760 Muncie Bivd., Kansas City, Kansas, Everybody invited, HELENA, MONT. By J. H. Hilliard. The National Association for the advancement of Colored People is ask- ing for Branches in this state. Why don't we ‘get together as a People and organize a branch?..,.Mr. H. J. Baker, Misses Katie and Mary Brown were on the sick list last week.... Mrs. Alice Howard made # business trip to Livingston on the 7th. Do you know the value of organizing? Then why don't we organize a Political Club and be a power in helping run our city?....Blection next month, what about the gentlemen who laugh- ed in our faces two years ago when we protested against the Birth of a Nation? He is asking for your vote and if you don't vote you are voting for him....Mr, Claude Polk and Mr. C, H, Harrell have bought lovely bungalows on the east side....Mrs. Ed Glenn made a business trip to ‘Butte on the 9th, and while in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Jasper Camubell....The Masquerade Ball given by the Young People was # suc: cess; many visitors were here from Butte....Miss Emma Dorsey gave a Musical at the residence of Misses Katie Mary Brown, 1037 Sth Ave., on the 6th, which was enjoyed by all present. The “Stars” show a sudden break in Society, through careful stepping this can be off-set. | ssid clas OUR TIRESOME PROGRAMS. | By Joe B. Herriford. It may be safely said that practic- ally all programs prepared by our peo-| ple for public entertainment are twice as long as they ought to be, Our program makers apparently proceed upon the theory that the day of the intended event is to be the last be- fore Judgment and there will be no subsequent opportunity to display the great array of brilliant talent. It is seldom that one has the pleas- ure of listening to bright, well bal- anced programs of decent length. If the program is really planned to be shorter than ordinary the master of ceremonies usually thwarts this plan either by taking up an equal amount of time through his own bril- liant effusions or by “noting the pres ence” of some shining light in the audience and inviting him forward “to say a few words’—anything to break the otherwise enjoyment of the occa- sion and prolong the period of endur- ance, It is getting to be quite a custom nowadays to have each person on the program to be ready with an en- core of a length equal to the number set down on the card and to render this encore upon the slightest provo- cation. There is no longer any differ- ence between applause and an en- core, that isour prog ram makers think there isn't. This makes a pro- gram of twelve numbers—which is much too long already—consist of an endurance test of twenty-four num- bers, which is a direful infliction. After the war we shall have a law regulating masters of ceremonies. No program is ever complete wthout the absolute necessity of someone inject- ing himself for the purpose of making some important announcements. Al- though the announcer promises at the beginning that he will only occupy a minute, he is only joking, and pro- ceeds through the maze of much cir. cumlocution and verbal perambula tion to take up twenty minutes, much to the impatient uneasiness of those who ought to have been home an hout ago, The announcer is a great evi and ought to remember the advertis ing columns of the Sun more than he does, If he insists upon existing, he ought to be made to take out auc tioneer’s license. | The average church service is oper to the same criticism. It begins but does not end. It just breaks up. I a visiting preacher occupies the pul pit and renders the sermon it is usu ally too long in the first place and is entirely spoiled by an “after-talk” which he usually asks to be permitted to make and for which he ought to be heavily fined. _ Here the unlicensed announcer again makes his appearance and fin: ishes the wearing-out process upon the congregation. Perhaps some pro moter is present in the congregation uneasily awaiting bis turn to “occupy |a minute,” and by the time he get: |through, a great part of the congre gation has slipped out not to return ‘for a long time. That is why sc many people lose interest in church going, and they are reall ynot to be blamed, They depart from the meet ing without any spiritual benefit an¢ without any higher respect for relig ious service, The undeniable fact that these evil: are never seen except at gathering of colored people indicates that the; are purely racial and that we are jus that far behind the times. It als shows that we are deficient in th psychological laws of intellectual anc spiritual pleasure and that eterna ‘Winesn in out oF Our tine 62 thinktie. CHICKEN DINNER. The Chicken Dinner of Jamison Temple, 1815 Paseo for .25 cents is sure pleasing. Try them once, you will go again, EVERY THURSDAY. And on EACH FRIDAY the Steward- ess’ will also serve Dinner as well as all the delicacies of the season. WILLIAMS.STEVENSON NUPTIALS | A notable event of last week was the wedding of Miss Grace Williams and Mr, Julius Stevenson which took place at St. James A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, February 28. Promptly at 6:30 p. m. the organ pealed forth the beautiful strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the matron of honor emerged from the lecture room and the bridal proces; sion began. ‘The bride was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man. The marriage ceremony wes performed by the bride's father, Rey. W. C. Wi liams of Omaha, Neb., assisted by Rev. W. H. Peck. After the marriage vows were sol- emnized, Prof. Gerald ‘Tyler super visor of music in the Colored schools rendered a solo, after which Dr, Peck delivered a brief, but impressive wed. ding discourse. As the sweet strains of Lohengrin wafted gently over the jieads of the immense audience, the ——HEAR—— | “ ” OUT IN THE STREETS A TEMPERANCE PLAY IN THREE ACTS AND JUBILEE CONCERT EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH, THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Auspices Who-So-Ever-Will Board CAST: Colonel Wayne i... +c. che stint nods ctaune.c as We We WAGES Solomon Davis............++eeesses00+.+.Arthur Dunham Matt Davis, his son. s....0...0+e.s0s00000008. 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The bride wore an elaborate cre- etion of Silver-glow Charmeuse and lace. Her veil was fastened’ with bands of ribbon and hung in graceful folds. She carried a huge shower Louquet of bride's roses, Mrs. Bessie Parker, the matron of honor wore an exquisite gown of Brocade Satin de Luxe, with picture hat of Peach Crepe de Chine. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations. ‘The presents were numerous, cost- ly and useful. Among the most con: spicuous were a magnificent mahog. eny piano, the bridegroom's gift to his bride; a handsome chest of silver from the teachers of Simmons school, a large picture from the normal class of the bride, a beautiful mahogany clock from the members of the church choir, and a silver card receiver from the stewardesses of the Omaha church of which the bride's father is pastor. ‘There was a large assortment of linen, cut glass, silver, pictures and hand painted china galore. The bride is one of our most popular and talented girls, She was a teacher in Simmons school, a musician of note, a sweet soprano singer, and Superintendent of the Primary Department of St. James A. M. E, Church Sunday School. ‘The bridegroom is a talented young man of character. He has held the position of chemist in the Sanitol Lab- oratories for years.—St. Louls Argus. COLORED EDITOR HAS SOLD OUT Wichita’s weekly newspaper, The Kansan, published by Miss Maude ‘Mason, Colored, has been sold. Thos. Kennedy, of Kansas City, Kan. is the new editor and owner. Miss Mas- on will go to St. Louis to visit rela- tives and friends. She has not de- termined upon her future career— Wichita Eagle. THEKANSASCITYSUN All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Bell Phone East 2789 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. $2.00 Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. .60 Canada and Foreign Countries $1.00 ad- ditional. ADVERTISING RATES, $2.00 PER INCH PER MONTH. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Can you resent an insult? Whether you are a Democrat or Republican remember to pay your subscription to the Wheatley-Provident Hospital. While we are assembling our fighting army we must assemble also our Home Army—for producing food that we may have enough for all. The supreme occasion has arisen wherein the Negroes may demonstrate their race loyalty by electing a Negro alderman from the Eighth Ward. We shall succeed or fall as we are true or false. Upon which side are you going to enroll? If Negroes are good enough to pay taxes, bear arms in defense of the Nation's honor, and vote for white men, then they are good enough to participate in affairs of government. Any other conclusion is the wildest sort of inconsistency. Now that we have furnished more than our proportion of national defenders at this time of great need, and now that we are ready to make still greater sacrifices for the honor and glory of America, let us have a little rest on the old, worn-out Color question. The Negro is the only contingent of the American people that has at all times been as a unit in defense of the flag. Can the Irish, Germans, Italians or Scotch dispute it? Why, then, is it always "inopportune" for a black man to ask for some recognition in civic affairs? The city man must be encouraged and shown the necessity for making a war garden. The man on the farm must make his land produce all the food it possibly can. The idle men and women must be made to realize just how important a work they can do by working in gardens and on the farms. Do not be worried. Mr. Hueston will not expect to go out to dinner with the white aldermen after the meetings of the city council. There will be no friction in the sacred "social" affairs of the city. Hueston will be content to simply discharge the duties of his office and, by the way, he will set an example in that respect. What a providential opportunity the Negro has to really help this Nation by doing extra work on the farms. The man with the hoe stands behind the man behind the gun. The Negro in the South, because of his connection with farming life has the great big opportunity to help save the world and his country. We must get him to see this. The Negro always has risen to his full duty in the past and he will not fail in the present crisis. Boni & ivveright announce for publication "Men in War," written by Andreas Latzko, an Austrian army officer, and said to be the most unique war book that has so far appeared in any language. The story of the way in which the publishers came into possession of the American and English rights to the book is in itself dramatic. One of the members of the firm read it in the original and was struck by its unusual qualities. The next day an account of it appeared in a prominent New oYrk newspaper, in which the book was described as having all the stirring interest of "Under Fire" combined with superb artistic qualities such as Barbusseau could never hope to attain. Therefore Boni and Liveright cabled to Switzerland and received the reply that five other New York publishers had cabled for the book, but that their cable had reached them two days in advance of all the others and so they were granted the first option. This book will be issued March 15th. A SPLENDID COMMUNITY Five or six Negro families with well readed children can find splendid opportunity in the beautiful little city of Maryville, Mo., in the northwestern section of the state, about 20 miles from the Iowa line. It is one of the finest and most progressive little cities in the state, with a population of about 8,000, of which about one hundred and fifty are colored. There are many opportunities for employment for colored people, and their school is one of the best for its size in Missouri. If you are thinking about a new location and a permanent home, write Prof. E. O. Boone, B. Frank Smart, or Charles Martin, Maryville, Mo., and they will give you all the information desired. TO THE KANSAS CITY SUN: TO THE KANSAS CITY SUN: Having noticed the attack made on the nomination of Mr. W. C. Hueston by the Republican politicians in the Kansas City Star, I am forced by a spirit of retaliation to write this letter to ask that you defend the candidacy of Mr. W. C. Hueston through the columns of your paper and denounce the actions of those dirty politicians in trying to pick flaws in his nomination. A Subscriber. Classified Wants and Rooms to Rent WANTED-Children to care for by the day or week. 1504 East Tenth street. Bell 'Phone East 1147J. WANTED. Ladies to learn Swedish Massage, Terms moderate, diploma. Write Professor G. Yhnell, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Books on Massage, Chiropody, Manicuring etc. $1.00. WANTED—Young girl stenographer for office work, who is just out of school, and is willing to begin on small salary with increase as business grows; must be neat in appearance. Address, H. L. Kinsler, 918 East 21st, Kansas City, Mo. HELP WANTED—We have calls for maids, cooks and laudresses. Call Bell Grand 4204. Home Del. 950. FOR SALE—A large oak dresser, oval mirror 36x24, $8.00. Combination oak book case $6.00. Call Bell phone East 1278. FOR SALE—Upright piano for sale or rent. In good condition. Call E. 999 or E. 2789 K. C. Sun office. For rent or sale, one large stone and frame house. Six rooms, five blocks from car line, Rosedale, Kansas. Good place to raise chickens and hogs. Ground 75x75, cistern. Terms if desired. Call Bell phone East 1278. FOR RENT—Apartment, 4 rooms and bath, 2d floor; east and south porches; $20. Basement apartment. 4 rooms and bath, having full length windows to south; $15. Alpha Flats, 22d and Paseo; Home phone Linwood 70, or Janitor. FOR RENT—Furnished room, modern, prices $2 to $2.25 per week. Bell Grand 4204. Home, Del. 950. FOR SALE OR RENT: Property at 2444 Vine street; storeroom in front. Look at it. See The Sun. FOR RENT—Three room house (in rear.) 1723 Woodland. See G. W. Calhoun. FOR RENT—One modern four room apartment. 814 E. 24th street. Can be seen after 7:00 P. M. any evening. For further information call Main 1048 Home phone. Frank Scott. HORSES FOR SALE. One black mare with yearling colt and in foal, for $70.00; one gray mare, $50.00; one yearling colt, $20.00; one standard registered bred horse, city broke, with mark 211½, can be driven by a lady $150.00. Terms reasonable. Sam W. Davis, 1827 Locust street, Kansas City, Mo. See Madam A. Moore for special rates in piano lessons. Phone, Bell East 5407. * YOU'LL BE TRUE TO IT * YOU'LL BE TRUE TO IT Makes the Skin clear, smooth and soft. For SUNBURN, BLACKHEADS AND ALL SKIN DISEASES. Fifty thousand enthusiastic Colored users. Positively does not grow hair. BLACK & WHITE SKIN CREAM 1319 Vine Street, TO THE WISE MAN. If you have a Few Dollars to invest in something to help you in years to come when old age and the rainy day set in, I can't emphasize the fact with sincerity enough when I tell you to invest in real estate—either city or farm. It's the safest, has less red tape and pays bigger dividends on the dollar. We have listed today on our books over 100,000 acres of rich farm land in all parts of the country which might be holding in its dells rivers of oil and mines of gold for the wise investor. We also have more than 500 lovely homes, 300 vacant lots, a number of flats and business buildings we will make over to you at surprisingly low and easy terms which will surely please you. If you can't come to my office, call or write for our "For Sale and Rental List." We do General Contracting, Papering, Painting, Remodeling and Repair Work. Estimate free. SERVICE REALITY CO., 2122 Vine street, Home, East 4011; Bell, East 1011. W. V. Harvey, Pres. Pianos and Victrolas Easiest Place to Buy is THE JONES STORE CO 3rd Floor 12th & Main Sts. THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. MARCH 16. 1918. Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BAKERIES. MRS. SUSIE OWENS, 2331 Vine street. Bell phone, East 5017. HOME BAKERY. Mrs. A. Compton. Prop. 1717 E. 18th street. BARBER SHOPS. LABORING MEN'S BARBER SHOP, W. F. O'Bonnon, Prop., 558 Grand avenue. BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. MRS. BERTHA McCAMEY, Poro Hair Dresser, 818 East Tenth St. Bell Phone, Main 4756. M. B. JACKSON'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS, 1913 East 10th St. Bell Phone East 3237-W. MISS ELSIE ROGERS, Poro Hair Dresser, 1244 Armstrong Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, Poro Hair Dresser, 1319 Euclid Ave. Bell phone, East 1215-J. MRS. SUSIE P. GIPSON, 1725 Michigan avenue, Poro hair dresser. Bell Phone, East 305J8. Poro Hairdressing, Singueing, Manicuring and Facial Massage. Instructions. Mrs. Hattie Wiley, 329 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kans., Bell West 2378 W. CAFES. MRS. H. W. DOTSON, 1705 East 12th, Bell Phone. E, 2214. FLORISTS. CROSTHAWIT FLORAL CO., 1501 E 19th. Bell phone, East 272. LAWYERS. E. A. Shackleford, Attorney at Law, 511 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Bell phone West 3866. 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. JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 W. Ninth street, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone, Main 6248R. PHOTOGRAPHERS J. E. MILLER STUDIO, 1622 East Eighteenth street. Bell phone, E. 91. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. COLORED PEOPLES INVESTMENT CO., Solomon Smith, Pres., 2122 Vine St. Bell Phone, East 1011. Home Phone, East 4011. H. L. KINSLER, 918 East Twenty-first street. Bell phone, Grand 42043. SHOE STORE. G. A. PAGE'S SHOE STORE, 1507 E. Eighteenth street. Pell phone, East 1228. SHOE REPAIRING. ELECTRIC SHOE & REPAIR SHOP, J. C. Banks, Prop., 1514 $ \frac{1}{2} $ East Eighteenth street. Bell phone E 4339. UNDERTAKERS ADKINS BROS., Nineteenth and Vine streets. Both Phones, East 4349. East 4349. H. B. MOORE, 1104 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. Coal and Feed Don't wait—Order your Coal now Full Weight—Quick Delivery. Lexington Coal ..... $6.00 Iowa. ..... 6.30 Cherokee. ..... 6.50 Richmond. ..... 5.95 Slack. ..... 4.25 PAYNE COAL CO. Phones, Home East 4132—Bell East 559 MONEY TO LOAN ON FURNITURE. To rooming house keepers and to honest working men and women who have an approved reputation of paying their obligations when due. Don't let your bills worry you; get a loan from us and pay them. You can pay us back in small weekly installments. Our business is strictly confidential. Call Bell Grand 4204. Home Del. 950. Bell Phone Home Phone E. 2013 E. 4349 The Aeroplane. Since the ordinary car does the ordinary things, to take a ride in King Cole 8, one comes out of the past into the present. Our car is steam heated in winter, air cooled in summe. The LaBelle College and Hair Dressing Emporium Manufacturers of Human LITTLE CORNER —That either the Gem theatre or its patrons need a scrubbing up. Whew. —That the dilapidated condition of the Masonic Temple is occasioning much adverse comment. —That early rising in a cold flat develops speed and efficiency in dressing. —That the men in Germany are now wearing paper pants. Suppose a guy strikes a match on his trousers. —That if common sense will not teach a young man etiquette a book on the subject is of little use. —That there ought to be a woman on the School Board. Then vote for Mrs. Henry N. Ess. —That the Political job holders need not feel down hearted there is a great demand for laborers on the farm this spring. —That you had better hold on to that winter wrap a little while longer "breddren and sistern" unless you are bound fuh de cemetary. —That brother W. H. Hubbell who is a great chicken fancier has hung this motto in his hen house where all the hens can see it. "An egg a day will keep the hatchet away." —That twenty Negro women who "went visiting" at Camp Funston, Manhattan and Junction City are now doing time in the Government penitentiary on the technical charge of vagrancy. Better stay away unless you are right. --- WHEATLEY-PROVIDENT HOSPITAL. In our issue of March 30 we will again publish the list of Paid In Full subscribers and urge all subscribers to make a special effort to pay up. We must have the Hospital ready by June 1st. Go by and look at the building, 1826 Forest. Call East 2789 or 999 and we will send a collector. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Nelson C, Crews, Chairman. When in need of the service you expect one who will respond in a quiet, sober and dignified manner. One who will relieve you of the cares and worry that you usually undergo in time of bereavement. Such efficient and unexcelled service can be had by applying to 2220 Vine St., or 'phoneing E. 3336, either 'phone, for C. H. COUNTEE The LaBelle College and Emporium THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN Mme. S. E. LAIN KANSAS CITY, MO. Dr. Hurse has for sometime been the distributor of Mackey's Wonderful Rhelmatic cure has recently purchased outright the formula for compounding the same and now has the sole rights for the manufacture and distribution of this wonderful preparation. This is the only ten days' cure on the market taking ten days for rheumatism two hours and immediate relief for neuralgia, forty-eight hours for lumbago, one week for throat trouble, ten days for asthma and all pains and stiffness in the body, ten days for lung trouble in first and second stage and a guaranteed remedy and destroyer of appendicitis, absolutely guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug act, serial 44333. Sold only by Rev. J. W. Hurse, D. D., at his Laboratory and residence, 1302 Euclid Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone East 4880. $1.00 per bottle—Agents wanted. Orders out of the city 25c extra for postage. Kansas City, Mo. I suffered with lumbago for a long time and I heard of Mackey's Liniment. I heard one bottle of Mackey's Liniment was entirely cured, and I feel safe to say it is the best Liniment made and it cannot be beat. I must say Mackey's Liniment will do all I recommended to Highland Ave., Bell East 7577. Kansas City, Mo. I want to say I need a Mackey's Liniment and it has done me more good than any medicine I ever used. For 15 years I suffered with rheumatism and for five years I suffered with severe chest trouble. I am now cured. But these complaints I find nothing to equal Mackey's Liniment. MRS. LIZZIE LOGAN, 800 Independence Ave. Sir: Please allow me space in your paper to say a word about Mackey's Liniment. I suffered with pains in my feet, legs back, stomach and after examination I found a bruise in my left bumago. Learning that Mackey's Liniment was a cure for the same, I ordered a bottle at once and after applying the same as directed I was restored to my normal feelings. This was the fourth bottle seized in one hour of unarmage. I will highly recommend it to anyone disabled with the above named symptoms and for all kinds of pains. MRS. SUSIE CRAIG, 1801 Bellview, Kansas City, Mo. WILLA M. GLENN Notary Public 1803 E. 18th St. Bell Phone E. 999 services of an undertaker, and in a banner. e cares undergo d serv- ng E. and Hair Dressing Manufacturers of Human Hair goods in all styles, viz: Switches, Hair Puffs, etc., Wigs and Toupes made to order. French ventilating on net. Match any shade of hair. We guarantee to grow 4 inches of hair in six months with our Electric Scientific Method. We guarantee to cure all scalp diseases, viz: tetter, eczema, ring worm of scalp, etc., with our scientific preparations, if used according to directions. For all styles of artistic hair dressing for special occasions see Mme. Laing. We teach Hair Dressing, Wig Making, Hair Manufacture, Manicuring and Facial Massage. Special inducements to apprentices. AGENTS WANTED everywhere to handle our La Belle Preparations and Hair Goods. Manufactured only by 1607 EAST 18TH ST. Learn To Grow Hair and Make Money SAVE YOUR MONEY! The W. L. Martin Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Store Will Show You How to Save Money and Time Buy Your Children's Clothing Here. 1313 E. 18th STREET. The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co. 1217 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Everything For Every Lodge. Ask Us. Hair Dressing, Manicuring and Face Massage LOCATED PERMANENTLY AT 1636 EAST 18TH ST. BELL PHONE, EAST.3955. [Picture of a woman with a fringed dress and earrings. She is looking slightly to the side.] MADAM C. J. WALKER for President of the Madam C. J. Walker ord Manufacturing Company and the Wa Leila College, 640 N. West Street, ply Indianapolis, Ind. for See your nearest Walker Agent or Write THE MADAM C. J. WALK 640 North West Street, HATS 2000 Slightly up HATS ON SALE Mostly Stetson All Renovated and Look L HARRY'S HAT BLE 209 E. FIFTEENTH S HER HAIR IS LONG, Salt and Fruity, BECOMES THE MOST VIM and VIIGOR HAIR Promoter HER HAIR IS LONG, Salt and Fruity, BECOMES THE MOST VIM and VIIGOR HAIR Promoter SAVE YOUR The W. L. Martin Ladies Furnishing S Will Show You How to Save M Buy Your Child 1313 E. 18th ST 1918 Season Announce The Moses Dickson Regalia 1217 Woodland Avenue, K Everything For Every Le Have you visited the new Perfecto Hair Dress If not, why not Hair Dressing, Manicuring a THE WOMEN LOCATED PERMANENTLY AT BELL PHONE, EAS Subscribe for Complete Course by mail or by personal instructions. A diploma from Lelia College of Hair Culture is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short, breaking off, thin or falling out? Have you tetter, scalpema? Does your scalp itch? Have you more than a normal amount of dandruff? MME. C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower Write for booklet which tells of the positive cures of all scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out and starts it at once to growing. Beware of imitations—all of the Mme. C. J. Walker Preparations are put up in yellow tin boxes. A six weeks' trial treatment sent to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all money orders payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send stamps for reply. Agents Wanted. Write for terms. Indianapolis, Ind. HATS Mostly used BLE—CHEAP Jenson Make Look Like New BLEACHERY TH ST. 15th and Grand NO MORE SHORT, HARSH AND UNRULY HAIR Vim and Vigor Hair Promoter A new discovery—stops the hair from falling out and makes the hair long, soft and glossy. Thousands are getting results from its use. Are you? Get a box today and be convinced. Price 50 cents. For sale by all first class Drug Stores. If your druggist hasn't it, he will get it for you or you may send Money Order or 50 cents in stamps to THEO. SMITH Druggist and Distributor, 1301 E. 18th Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. Phones: Bell Grand 4591 Home Main 5467 All phone and mail orders promptly filled and delivered. OUR MONEY! Ladies' and Gents' ing Store Save Money and Time Children's Clothing Here. SH STREET. announcement 1918 Galia and Supplies Co. Stue, Kansas City, Mo. ry Lodge. Ask Us. new, up-to-date pressing College? why not? ing and Face Massage 1918 We make switches and transformations from your combings. We guarantee to grow hair with our Perfecto System and Hair Grower in a shorter length of time than any other system in the United States or money refunded. We give diplomas to graduates. 5,000 agents wanted to sell our goods. Liberal discount to agents. Perfecto System taught by Mme. E. Floyd and Miss Willie Maniece, professional hair dressers and scalp specialists. AT 1636 EAST 18TH ST. E, EAST 3955. r The Sun CITY NEWS This paper has enlisted with the government in the cause of America for the period of the war Have you ever tried the Spotless Kitchen, 23 West 13th street, the best place in town to eat? Quarterly meeting Sunday at Mother Allen, everybody invited. Wait for "Redemption" Good Friday evening. Mrs. P. W. Whitworth of 1111 E. 8th who has been quite ill is rapidly improving to the pleasure of her many friends. Our business manager, Miss Willa Glenn has been confined to her home for several days with the Lagripe. Thomas Shumacher about 68 years of age died Friday, March 8, at 1916 Lydia avenue and was buried Monday, March 11. WATCH FOR THE OPENING OF MRS. RICHARDSON'S TEA ROOM, 1831 PASEO. Mrs. Thomas Young, a brother-in-law of B. R. Francis, of 1412 Vine street, died suddenly in Chicago last week. Mr. Francis left Tuesday night for that city to attend the funeral. Lieutenant J. C. Whitaker has returned to Camp Funston after a ten days' visit with his wife and daughter at 2440 Michigan avenue. Mr. Thomas E. Schumaker of New York City attended the funeral of his father in this city. Mrs. Matilda Ann Johnson, 2008 East 19th street, died Friday, March 8, at her residence and was buried Monday, March 11. She leaves one daughter and a son to mourn her loss. Mrs. S. A. Chism, wife of Dr. A. B Chism, of Webster Grove, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. S. A. Slaughter of 1206 Paseo, for a few weeks. THE INTER-CITY DAMES. The Inter-City Dames held their "Coal Drawing" last Monday night at Page's Shoe Store. Mrs. Bessie Evans of 2428 Vine street drew the lucky number, 817, and got the ton of coal. Although somewhat indisposed, Dr. J. E. Perry bravely continues to administer to the needs of his many patients in the two cities including the Editor. Mrs. Sallie Jackson who has been Bookkeeper for the Hospital campaign committee and Miss Caddie Jett leave for Chicago next week for the summer. Dora, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards of 1916 Woodland, who was killed in an automobile accident in Oklahoma a few days ago was brought to this city for burial last Thursday. Officer Oscar Hardin whose hands were severely frozen last winter is able to be out again and hopes to resume work in the near future. The Watlington Camp Knights of Friendship will give a Banquet in honor of J. H. Williams, G. M., Monday night, March 18th at Garrison Field House, 5th and Forest Ave. A good program has been arranged for the occasion. All Masters Princesses, M. E. Q. and officers are invited to attend. Refreshments and admission, free. Vivian, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, 2611 Highland avenue, died after a lingering illness last Monday evening and was buried Wednesday at Highland cemetery. Little Vivian had been an invalid all his life and every care that his parents and relatives could be stow, was given him. The Sun extends its sympathy. Mrs. Janie Johnson, about seventy years of age, a faithful member of Centennial M. E. Church, died after a brief illness of five days at the residence of G. W. Woods, 1138 Armstrong Ave., Kansas City, Kans. The funeral will probably be Sunday from the Centennial Chuch. Dr. D. M. Miller of 2642 Highland avenue, one of our foremost physicians, has been quite ill during the week. Since coming here a year ago Dr. Miller has built up a wonderful practice and has endeared himself with patients and acquaintances through life. CARD OF THANKS. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandma, Nancy Vena; also for the beautiful floral offering. Mr. and Mrs. James Spaulding and Son, J. W. Spaulding. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Amos W. Randall takes this method of thanking her many friends for their aid and sympathy during the long illness and death of her husband, Amos W. Randall. In loving memory of our husband and father, John Wesley Alexander, who was called away one year ago today, March 15, 1917: Softly the stars are gleaming Upon a quiet grave; There sleepeth without dreaming One we loved, but could not save. Mrs. Alexander, Wife, Lora and Bertha Alexander, Daughters. Mr. Charles Robinson of New York City, formerly of Plattsburg, Mo., visited in the city during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lashley of Rochester, Minn., are visiting relatives and friends in the city this week. Mesdames S. E. Laing and Louise Hambric are taking up the study of Swedish Body., Face and Scalp Massage, under the direction of Prof. Yhneil of Stockholm, Sweden at 1607 E. 18th St. Mr. Frank Jakes of Salina, Kansas, was in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Lula Lewis, 2447 Flora Avenue and friends. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear father and husband, Charley Henderson, who departed this life two years ago March 18, 1916. He sleeps but not forgotten. Asleep in Jesus, Oh how sweet, from which none ever wake. Calling him home was at God's command. Sleep on dear father until we meet again. Mrs. Elsie Henderson, wife Miss Nettie Henderson, daughter. Mrs. Jennie Davis, sister. Jack Johnson, the well known pugilist and baseball manager, of Topeka, Kans., who is traveling with Fred Fulton, the coming world's champion, is spending a few days in the city with his chief where they are arranging the details of the world's heavy weight contest between Fulton and Jess Willard, to take place some time in July. Jack is looking exceedingly well and says that his man, Fulton, is a world beater and can beat any man now-living. They have toured the West, North and quite a few cities of the South and will leave again to fill theatrical engagements as soon as the details have been completed for the big fight. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of my dear month, Adeline Woods, who departed this life one year ago today, March 15, 1917: Do not ask me if I miss her. Oh, there's such a vacant place; Oft I think I hear her footsteps; Or I see her smiling face. It left me broken hearted, Friends may think the wound healed But they little know the sorrow That's within my heart concealed. Sadly missed by her son, LEE ROY HARRIS. The address last Sunday afternoon by Mr. C. H. Mills was one of the best we heard for some time. Mr. Mills story of "Playing the Game" was very interesting and the me nare anxious that he shall come back again. Mr. W. Grant Moore is now in charge of our Boys' Department. His experience with boys will enable him to be of great help to the "Y." Special rates are on for renewals in this department. The Volley Ball classes are larger and more interesting now than ever before. Several crack teams are now contending for first honors. The committee of management of the Paseo Department for this year is as follows: Dr. J. E. Perry, Chairman; Dr. E. J. McCampbell, Sec.; Mr. Jas. H. Crews, Treas.; Mr. L. C. Stewart, Prof. J. R. E. Lee, Attorney L. A. Knox, Mr. H. J. Spigener, Mr. W. G. Mosely and Prof. Jno. A. Hodge. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. A. B. C. Several months ago I was requested by the National Council of Colored Workers to become an independent candidate for alderman of the 10th ward. While there is a bright chance for the race to elect a man in the 8th ward, I can't see no reason why I should not continue the race, we all so have a good chance in the 10th. I have had much encouragement by both races to stick on the job. I have this statement to make to the public: I have never held a public office. I am not a politician or an office seeked. I came to Kansas City 30 years ago, in the business world I have had much experience. I also completed a high school education in 1895 at Providence, R. I. The last part of my life has been spent at my present professional, which is: piano tuning, piano fort building and phonegraph mortor construction. I am now employed as shop foreman at the Starr Piona Co., which is one of the richest concerns in the Country. During the three years that I have been connected with this Company I have taught one Colored boy the trade. He is now employed, getting 18 dollars per week, and I have three Colored boys learning the trade. They are making good. If I am elected, I shall work for the best interest of our race. I stand for better schools, proficient teachers, higher wages for the race in all branches of industry, more protection for property owners, as I am one myself, the elimination of booze and vice of all kinds. I a magnainst graft in any shape and the National Council of Colored Workers, who are backing me, are men and women of high ideals, working for the moral and industrial uplift of the race! If the Negroes of the 10th ward are tired of taxation without representation, you will send this independent ticket through a sailing. AMOS. W. RANDALL DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS. Was a Prominent Leader in All of the Early Activities of the Race in Kansas City. Amos W. Randall, one of the best known Negro citizens of Kansas City, died Monday morning, March 11, at his residence, 2416 Montgall avenue. He had been ill for more than four months and made a hard fight for life, but when the summons came he was ready and willing to go to meet his God. Mr. Randall was born in old Syracuse, Mo., 63 years mage, and spent most of his life in Kansas City. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Green, Thomas and Bacote, music by Mrs. J. F. Shannon. Mr. Randall was married to Miss Mattie L. Russell April, 1880, of which union, one son, Quincy Randall, was born and grew to young manhood and was, at the time of his death, a student of the University of Iowa. Mr. Randall was buried in Highland Cemetery and the body of his son was removed from Union Cemetery and buried along side of his father. Mr. Randall was a leading member of Rone Lodge of A. F. & A. M. and a charter member of John Lange Lodge No. 66 Knights of Pythias. He was a devout christian and a man of lofty ideals. He was a loving father and a devoted husband and an honorable citizen; respected by all who knew him. He leaves only a widow to mourn his loss as all of his relatives are dead. Mrs Randall is one of the best loved women in Kansas City and has the sympathy of a host of friends The funeral was one of the most beautiful ever witnessed in Kansas City. J.S.H. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Rial W. Foster, who left us two years ago, March 18th, 1916. In our home around our fireside, We all sadly miss you still; In our hearts the pain is greater, Which no one on earth can fill. Elvina C. Foster, wife Ida C. Commodore, Daisy Drew, Birdie Foster Harrison, daughters W. D. and R. C. Foster, sons. Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Viola Calhoun of 8th and Everett royally entertained the Sewing Circle last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Wednesday, March 6. Dr. Berry of Lincoln, Neb., preached at the Metropolitan Temple Sunday morning. Mrs. S. H. Davidson of 2410 North 5th street and daughter, Margaret, have returned from a very pleasant visit in the South. Mr. T. Booker of 745 New Jersey avenue, Mrs. S. H. Thompson of 1318 N. 8th street and Rev. Griffin of 1936 N. 6th street are all on the sick list this week. Memorial services for Dr. H. T. Kealing will be held Sunday at 4:00 p. m. at the Forum in the Metropolitan Temple. Prof. Shelton French will deliver the principal address and talks by Prof. G. N. Grisham and Judge Keplinger will be made. Music by W. U. orchestra and chorus. Miss Avery Sharp of Springfield, Mo., passed through Kansas City en route to Anaconda, Mont. She spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Rella Hall, 619 North 12th, Kansas City, Kans., and left Monday. Miss Sharp expects to make Anaconda her future home. OBITUARY OF DR. H. T. KEALING, A. M. By Shelton French, Vice President of Western University. Hightower T. Kealing, A. M., D. D., L. L. D., was born in Austin, Texas, April 1, 1859, and departed this life February 25, 1918, aged 58 years, ten months and four days. While a youth of fourteen years he was circuit rider with Presiding Elder Haywood, whose district constituted the whole state of Texas. He was secretary and recorded the minutes of all the quarterly conferences. After completing the work of the public schools of his native city, he graduated from Straight University at New Orleans, La., and still having an insatiable desire for more knowledge, went to Tabor College, Tabor, Iowa, where he finished his collegiate course with great credit. He was ever especially a student of philosophy, science, languages, sociology and the Holy Bible. Thus he had thoroughly prepared himself for a great career. Though born a slave, his life achievements prove that a Negro can conjugate Greek verbs, master higher mathematics, and withal be a man among men. His first work after leaving college was to establish Paul Quinn College at Waco, Texas, and then he became vice president of the State Normal School at Prairie View, Texas. From there he became supervising principal of the colored public schools of Austin, Texas, and later established and became principal of the Negro high school of the same city. Later he became president of Paul Quinn College at Waco, Texas. In 1896 the General Conference in session at Wilmington, N. C., elected him editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, which position he filled with credit to himself, the Church and the race most splendidly and acceptably. Here is where he so brilliantly displayed ripe scholarship, a profundity of information that can only be secured by wide and careful reading, a keen analytical mind of philosophical poise and a complete mastery of forensic expression. In 1901 he was a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference in London, He participated in the deliberations of this meeting and had an important part in all of its constructive policies. While abroad he visited throughout England, France and Switzerland. On October 1, 1910, at the call of Governor Stubbs of Kansas and on the recommendations of Booker T. Washington, Bishop A Grant and Dr. J. R. Ransom, he resigned the editorship of the Review to become president of Western University. November 1, 1910, he was inducted into this new position in the middle west. How well he succeeded is attested by the staus of the school, the character and efficiency of its graduates, and this multitude of faithful, admiring, mourning friends. In 1911 he became a member of the Jeanes Fund Board, taking the place of the lamented Bishop Grant. Dr. Kealing was distinctively an educator and a lover of aspiring youth. His life was characterized by simplicity. He placed character above achievement, and honesty of purpose above attainment. He was not a radical, but a practical reformer. As a thinker and publicist he ranks not only among the foremost of his race, but among the ablest of his day. With ease he could hold, and lead, and sway his audiences. His wit was spicy, ever quick at repartee, enjoyed a good story, and was most successful in telling a good story, telling it well and driving it home to its logical and moral conclusion. His last-public utterance was delivered from this sacred rostrum, in a sitting posture to a large, magnificent audience on the afternoon of January 6, 1918, from the subject, "A Man Without Eyelids." It proved to be his "Swan Song." In closing that matchless address he told this apt inimitable story of a little bootblack who was overawed by the brilliant, gaudy attire of the Negro dandy whose shoes he had just shined. The little gamin said, "Excuse me, boss, but I wants to ax you a question. Is you anybody in particular?" And then, Dr. Kealing, rising from his chair to his full stature, made the last stirring public appeal of his life to his people, for them always to try to be "somebody in particular." In a peroration that was as dramatic as it was inspiring and impressive, he told how easy and how important it is for everybody to be "somebody in particular," by being intelligent, industrious, frugal, patriotic, Christian citizens. Peace be to his ashes. He leaves a faithful, loving, devoted wife and five children, Goldie, Frances, Carolyn, Cecelia and Hightower, Jr., and an innumerable host of admiring friends to mourn his departure. His life is carved in imperishable granite, and indelibly written on the hearts of men. Though gone, he will never be forgotten. And children yet to be born will rise to call him blessed. Truly was he an ideal college president whose life is an inspirational monument to the youth who came under his tutelage, and to all who were so fortunate as to be intimately associated with him. "There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved ones away; And then we call them 'dead.' "He leaves our hearts all desolate, He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers; Transplanted into bliss, they now Adorn immortal bowers. 'The bird-like whose joyous tones Made glad these scenes of sin and strife.' strike; Sings now an everlasting song Around the tree of life. "And ever near us, though unseen, The dear immortal spirits tread; For all the boundless universe Is life—there are no dead." SHELTON FRENCH, Vice President, Western University, Quindaro, Kansas ROSEDALE. KANSAS. Mrs. Thomas Bibbs is recovering from her illness....The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bird was buried last weew....There will be an old fashioned spelling bee at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Friday night, March 22, the public is invited to come out and hear hod well our aged people can spell. A prize will be awarded the best speller....Mrs. Della Stapleton continues quite ill at her residence....Mr. Charles Washington who received injuries in an explosion a few weeks ago continues to improve....The board meeting of the Shilolo District Association was held at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church recently and much interest was shown. The meetings were a success, spiritually and financially....Mrs. A. Hancock and Mrs. H. Hancock were the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore....Mrs. H. Hooks and daughter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Morton from Saturday to Tuesday Phyllis Wheatley Art Club Benefit Exhibit and Parcel Post Social Admission, 25 cts. Williams' Jazz will furnish the music. All Invited CAPITOL PETROLEUM MAKING PROGRESS. An aggressive campaign for a large oil production is being carried forward by the Capitol Petroleum Co., whose record since its inception has been one of progress. From time to time it has added to its holdings until it has 2240 acres of land in the four states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. The company has nineteen producing wells on their Kansas and Oklahoma leases. This corporation is being well managed by bankers and well known business men of Denver. IN MEMORIAM. In memory of William Wolfork who passed away one year ago March 8, 1918. Gone but not forgotten. Mother, father, sisters, nephews. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. Kansas City, Mo. Harmony Literary and Art Club Second Annual Exhibit and Dance Monday, March 18 at William Bros. Orchestra Admission 25c Chances 10c on 10 lbs. Pure Lard The best place in Kansas City for a Clean, Wholesome, Satisfying Meal Special Dinner and Lunch at Noon for those employed down town MRS. PEARL RILEY, Manager MARTIN YOUNG Proprietor THE DRUG S Service and Quality WHITE-WOOD Bring Your Prescri of Absolute Accu OUR STOCK IS C N. W. Corner 19th and PHONES—HOM LYRIC HALL FOR RENT For All Entertainments — See — C. H. HARRIS, Mgr. 1731 Lydia Ave. DRUG STORE BEAUTY service and Quality are Paramount at the TE-WOOD DRUG ST Your Prescriptions to us and be an Absolute Accuracy and Fair Treatment STOCK IS COMPLETE IN ALL corner 19th and Vine Streets. (Trans PHONES—HOME EAST 2293, BELL E. 6 THE DRUG STORE BEAUTIFUL 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. Hours: to 9 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m. Hall phones, Home Main 2783, Bell Grand 3352. Residence, 2624 Euelid Ave. Res. Phone, Bell East 3429 W. RATES REASONABLE. Why pay to get Why pay more than 50 cents to get a trunk hauled? Why pay more than 50 cents to get a trunk hauled? LIVE AND LET LIVE AUTO BAGGAGE AND EXPRESS T. T. TIVETT Bell Phone Grand 1266 Stand, 2109 Campbell Street Haul Everything. KANSAS CITY, MO. MARTIN YOUNG Proprietor STORE BEAUTIFUL city are Paramount at the D DRUG STORE options to us and be assured 谅acy and Fair Treatment. COMPLETE IN ALL LINES Al Vine Streets. (Transfer Point) E EAST 2293, BELL E. 641. MILITARY AID UNION more than 50 cents a trunk hauled? The Scrap Book MUST HAVE SOUNDED AWFUL No Wonder Teacher Was Near Tears at What She Thought Was Slur on New Headgear. It was just before school and teacher came breezing into high school with a new hat on her head. !! "Where did you get it?" asked one of the girls. The teacher named the place. "It looks very chique," said another of her pupils. The teacher looked very much surprised. "I'm sorry," she said coldly. "I didn't think it did," and left the room. A few minutes later the second girl flushed up to the roots of her hair. She flew into the cloakroom, where her teacher was taking off her things. "Did you understand me to say that I thought that your hat looked cheap?" she demanded. The teacher nodded, her eyes suspiciously bright. She was young and had thought that it was pretty hat, and she didn't buy hats every few minutes. "Why, my dear lady, I said 'chique.' Whereupon they both wept with relief. Development in Mining in Malay. Mining engineers, who have recently visited the southern Siamese Malay states, have come to the conclusion that one of the richest mineral areas in the world is to be found here. In addition to wolfram, rich deposits of tin alluvium are found in the valleys and gullies of all the hills in which wolfram has been located. In most of the hills the number of wolfram lodes already located exceeds ten, and in all of them tin has also been found. Plenty of water with sufficient head is said to be available for washing out the tin in the rainy season, and there are possibilities for storing water in reservoirs for the dry season. There is a waterfall close by with sufficient head to develop electric power for working a large number of mines. In northern Siam mining areas adjoining the new railway extension have been opened, and here antimony and lead are the mineral worked for the lead being mixed with zinc and containing some silver.—Commercial Reports. Soldiers to Be Well Supplied. Soldiers to Be Well Supplied. The greatest department store in the world, to supply every need of the American soldiers, is springing up in France. The survey for the mammoth intermediate depot, as it is known in army circles, was made in August. The first railroad track was laid in September and now the site has the appearance of a railroad yard in a seacoast town. The store, which will be six miles long and two miles wide, in reality a series of buildings, will have a daily capacity of 50,000 tons, which is not an excessive amount when it is considered that every man at the front in army service requires 200 pounds of supplies of all kinds, including food, clothing, ammunition, medical and engineering equipment, each day. As the American force grows the store will be extended and enlarged.—Capper's Weekly. Removing a Hill to Ventilate a City. The location of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is such that it is cut off from cool winds by an elevation known as Costello hill. For a hundred years or more it has been proposed that this obstruction be removed, and now a syndicate has been formed which has applied to the government for permission to level the hill, using the material removed to reclaim a large area of submerged land. The work will involve the removal of 47,000,000 cubic yards and it is estimated that the cost will be $10,000,000—Scientific American. Burn Sawdust. In some portions of France where coal is so scarce and consequently so expensive that it is altogether unobtainable by the poorer class of people, sawdust is being used as a substitute, according to the Popular Science Monthly. The sawdust is rammed down tightly in cylindrical metal boxes and a few drops of petroleum are poured over it. The fire thus made can be used for cooking and all domestic purposes and will burn for several hours. Welcome Supply of Potash According to the experts of the geological survey and the bureau of mines, the waters of Searles lake, in California, hold in solution 20,000,000 tons of potash. That is enough to supply the needs of the country for commercial fertilizer for half a century or more. We used to import half a million tons or more of potash a year from Germany, and as we produce little ourselves the loss of the German supply has been a serious matter for our farmers.-Youth's Companion. That's Different. Molly—Don't you love the music of the violin? Cholly—No. "The idea! Why, I could stay awake hours listening to it!" "You could? Well, I do. There's a fellow in the next room to mine at my boarding house who owns one." WHAT'S THE USE? He saved his money years and years— Laid by a tidy sum; It was his boast he had no fears Of dining on a crumb. Some future day he'd start to spend And go a lively gait; His toilsome thrift would have an end— He was content to wait. At last, he cried, "I'm ready now To lead a life of ease; I'll have a fling and keep my vow Myself alone to please!" But scarcely had he pressed the cup Of pleasure to his lips— No chance he had to tilt it up, He barely got two sips— When Fate set cut to prove once more That she can be unkind, And hung some crape beside his door— He left his self behind. LAST CONFESSION TOO MUCH How Could He Hope That Any Girl Would Look on Him With Favor After That? He—I cannot hold you to your promise of marriage until I have first confessed three terrible tragedies which have sadened my life. She (with emotion)—Go on. 5 He—The first occurred at a summer resort. I took a girl out in a boat, we got caught in a whirlpool, the boat upset and, in spite of my exertions to save her, she was drowned. She—You were not to blame for that. Do not worry about it longer. He—The second occurred in the winter. I was out skating with a young lady, when she suddenly disappeared through an air hole, and in an instant was beyond human aid. She—That certainly was not your fault. I will marry you, of course. He—The third also happened in the winter. I took a girl out sleighing and she froze to death. Brest-Litovsk in History Brest-Litovsk, or, to give it its rolish name, Brzesc-Litevski, is coming once more into fame as the place of conference of the Germans with the Bolshevki. The name Brest means "the elm city." In a military sense, this city on the Russian frontiers of the old Polish kingdom, has undergone all kinds of vicissitudes. In 1241 it was laid waste by the Mongols, and was partially burned, more than a hundred years later, by the Teutonic knights. Another century saw it entirely destroyed by the khan of the *grime*. The Swedes have captured it, and the Poles been defeated in the neighborhood by the Russians, who held it until the last great drive of the Germans forced them to retreat along an immense front. Napoleon, in his disastrous retreat fr m Moscow, must have had bitter memories of the city, in which the pursuing Russians drove one of his demoralized armies under Schwarzenberg. An Allenby Myth. A strange tale is in circulation at clubs where men from the East foregather, says "A Club Member" in the London Standard. It is said that, apart from General Allenby's unquestioned success, his name has had a remarkable effect on the Turks. For Allenby is by them interpreted as Allah Nabi, which means the man from Allah, or the enmissary of Allah. Therefore his triumph has been accepted as a direct divine interposition. This was a stroke of luck which never entered the minds of the war authorities when they wisely gave him his command. Dancing and Music Dancing and gesture originated musical rhythm. The earliest form of music would be a sort of monotone such as one may hear among uncivilized races of today, and this sometimes is accompanied by the beating of time on some instruments, and the gestures of the dancers, which gradually evolved into regular recurring beats, so that all the performers might act in concert. The evolution of the song and dance went on at the same time and the process in the development of modern music has a similar history. Vermont'a Abandoned Farms New England states are making strenuous efforts to overcome the evil of "abandoned farms." In response to the appeal of the national food administrations it is estimated that in Vermont 81,000 bushels of wheat will be grown this year, against 25,000 bushels last year. The Vermonters have also done well along other lines, for the estimated yield of corn, wheat, oats, barley and potatoes in 1917 is 10,698,000 bushels, compared with 7,847,000 bushels in 1916—Argonaut. Making Her Squirm. "So our engagement is at an end?" sald the sweet young thing. "It would seem so," replied the man, alrly. "And do you wish me to return the engagement ring?" "Oh, no; never mind. If I'm ever engaged to another girl I'll get her a solid gold ring with a real diamond in it." Women Rule English Village Findon is the first village in England to be entirely guided by women. A woman's village council has been set up and the subjects under discussion are housing, infant welfare and education. Neighborliness is encouraged and a fair temper shown in discussion. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. Fads And Fancies Of Fashion WHY TIMES NOT WONDER.— en make up is probably t passed their pecially those hard, sufferl dislike looki feel. Cream der are used more than u The time A SUIT WITH CLOSE FITTING COAT. There is a choice this season in the line of the silhouette. We may disavow curves entirely and wear a coat or dress that is straight from neck to hem, or go to the other extreme and choose a bodice or coat that is fitted in to the figure closely, or stop anywhere between these. Half way between seems to be the happy medium that is most generally becoming. But the possessor of a very good figure may go even farther than the semifitted coat with fine effect as is attested by the coat suit which reflects this place of the style as shown in the picture above. This braid and button trimmed suit of serge sets snugly to the body above the waist where the lines of the coat flow out into ripples at the back and sides, but are almost straight at the front. Parallel rows of narrow silk braid, stitched across the sides and back of the coat, end in a row of small bone buttons at each side. This is a novel placing of braid which is char- T THE HAT MARKET acteristic of this season. Corresponding rows of braid, ending in buttons are placed on the sleeves. There is a shawl collar and an over-collar of washable white satin. In order to preserve the snug lines about the waist this coat is fastened with three buttons at the front. There are several ways of arriving at this closely fitted effect by means of ingenious cutting. They are novel but not more successful than the simple and direct methods shown in the picture. The style of the skirt in this suit may be taken as a criterion for the season. It is a straight-line model, fitted about the hips, with waistline very slightly raised and it could hardly be simpler. These are the ideals that all skirt makers seem to have in mind just now. all over with beads and city in the new style, tight roses of folded silky without concealing foliage lies in a flat w brim. It is one of the mers class as belonging style. Below, at the r net covered with crep faced with yedda braid sash of ribbon that we crown and through slats. The end lots along to leads them half the leaure. A cluster of che are joined to the shap stitches that are disposition with them. The satin-covered sh the simplest of the th cept for folds on the Millinery shops are radiant with joyous Easter hats all proclaiming that styles have taken a new tack and are sailing in the direction of bright trimmings and plenty of them. Flowers are sprouting all over some shapes, others are fully covered with foliage. Ribbons are nothing if not abundant, made up into all kinds of fanciful and beauti- ful garnitures and applied in novel ways. Ornaments, after a long, partial eclipse, have emerged and are given a conspicuous place of honor in the millinery firmament. This return to favor of millinery trimmings comes as a surprise, for hats have been so meagerly ornamented for two seasons, that we were about to pronounce the obsequies over those lovely furbelows—the flowers and feathers and ribbons and laces and everything—that seemed to have languished to the point of death. There is no telling what will come to pass over night in the world of millinery, for here they are again, ready to form a joyous Easter parade proclaiming the eternal feminine. The three hats pictured are typical styles. At the center is a wide-brimmed model of leghorn brald with its crown covered with crepe. Having gone this far last year the crown would consider nothing more expected of it. But now it is first dotted THE HAT all over with beads and then its audacity in the new style adds as many tight roses of folded silk as it can carry without concealing the beads. Rose foliage lies in a flat wreath about the brim. It is one of the hats that trimmers class as belonging to the "bumpy" style. Below, at the right, a poke bonnet covered with crepe georgette, is faced with yedda braid. It has a long sash of ribbon that wanders over the crown and through slushes in the brim. The ends loiter along their way, which leads them half the length of the figure. A cluster of cherries and leaves are joined to the shape with chenille stitches that are disposed to divide attention with them. The satin-covered shape at the left is the simplest of the three models. Except for folds on the side-crown the satin is put on plain. But there is method in this madness, the hat is merely a foll for a large ornament of cut crystals—mock amethysts—set in metal and elaborated with beads. Julie Bottomly WHY WOMEN "MAKE UP" DURING WAR TIMES NOT A MATTER OF WONDER.—It is said that women make up more than ever; it is probably true of all who have passed their first youth, and especially those who are working hard, suffering much, and still dislike looking as old as they feel. Creams, rouge and powder are used, therefore, rather more than usual. The time has gone by when it could be said that women's health is benefited by the restrictions of war. No woman with any heart or brain can avoid suffering, and many hold on to their hard work by force of will rather than physical strength. If as a business fashion pays, as a distraction for many does not cloy, dress to some women is an undeniable moral force. That well-dressed women have a better chance in life is as true today as it was formerly; and whether a woman wears a uniform or the latest satin, unless she carry it well she must risk losing the post she covets most. For a woman to look her best is a point of discipline as much as that the British soldier shall shave, even under fire. HOOKWORM MUST BE FOUGHT How the Dread Disease Is Spreading in British New Guinea Is Related by Scientist. Hookworm disease will spread ere long all over Papua (British New Guinea) unless vigorous steps are taken at once to check it, in the opinion of Dr. J. H. Waite of the Rockefeller Foundation, who has just investigated the malady in the huge island north of Australia. "The international health board," said Doctor Waite, "found that 65 per cent of the natives working on plantations were infected with the hookworm and 8 per cent of the natives in villages." Doctor Waite pointed out that under present conditions the disease could be eradicated at relatively small cost; whereas if allowed to spread a most formidable task would be presented. "The international health board," he explained, "has made an offer to the governments of Queensland and New South Wales to conduct an antihookworm campaign in infected districts provided these states will defray a third of the total cost." PROVED POOR BUSINESS MAN Why "Reformed Crook" Found Himself Unable to Keep in Straight and Narrow Path. O. Henry could have written this; James Doyle broke into the home of Frederick C. Buckout, March 17, 1915, poked his gun into the face of Buckout and started to garner valuables. Then Mrs. Buckout talked to him, got his promise to reform, gave him a recommendation and her husband the next day got him a job. Eighteen months later a masked bandit pulled off two first-class "jobs" in New York. About the same time Doyle got money which he invested in a legitimate business. The business did not go. A few weeks ago police grabbed Doyle, found a burglar's kit and got his confession. He had gone straight for months, but then got hard up, robbed a house and turned over a new leaf, using the proceeds of the robbery. Still he couldn't stick "straight." "Five years," said the judge. How Birds Dress Own Wounds Many birds, particularly those that are prey for sportsmen, possess the faculty of skillfully dressing wounds. Some will even set bones, taking their own feathers to form the proper bandages. A French naturalist writes that on a number of occasions he has killed woodcocks that were, when shot, recovering from wounds previously received. In every instance he found the old injury neatly dressed with down plucked from the stem feather and skilfully arranged over the wound, evidently by the beak of the bird. In some instances a solid plaster was thus formed, and in others bandages had been applied to wounds or broken limbs. One day he killed a bird that evidently had been severely wounded at some recent period. The wound was covered and protected by a sort of network of feathers, which had been plucked by the bird from its own body and so arranged as to form a plaster, completely covering and also protecting the wounded surface. Why Body is Susceptible to Germs. What unless the blood is supplied for her normal function, the digestive system will fall and the body will be wanting in nourishment. When this condition takes place man becomes susceptible to the disease germs that are ever present in the atmosphere. The greatest safety is to be found in keeping up the resistance. It is much easier, says the New York Times, to battle against the germ organisms before they get established in the system. Once they establish themselves in the tissues they generate polens which interfere with the normal working of the body and enable them to nourish themselves and increase, often at an alarming rate. In fact some of them reproduce themselves to the extent of thousands, yes, hundreds of thousands, in a minute of time. HEARD and SEEN at the CAPITAL WASHINGTON—The deadly statue of Frederick the Great, the statue of the man who was termed by Dr. R. M. McElroy of Princeton university, "the head devil of the whole Prussian philosophy," still lurks in front of the sighted so much as one lynching bee on its way to bag Fred, and intimated a little excitement now and then at the War college, a peaceful institution three miles down the river, would not come amiss. Of course, there are reasons. It isn't even impossible that the people of Washington are more familiar with the statue than is Doctor McElroy. At least, the general attitude seems to be that if the man who founded the German state looked anything like the statue of him in Washington, God help the German people. Mr. Roosevelt, then president, put the statue out in front of the War college, thus showing a good deal of judgment, for few people ever get to see it there. Washington Women Open Their Homes for War Causes WASHINGTON women, always liberal in the matter of lending their homes for charity, have been especially so with regard to war benefit entertainments or enterprises. Mrs. Gaff's ballroom has been repeatedly placed at the has been the regular meeting place on Saturday afternoons of the army women who are knitting for the engineers, besides having been loaned for several war benefits since the beginning of the winter. Mrs. Henry Huddleston Rogers of New York, who with Mr. Rogers is spending the winter here, has converted a portion of the handsome Duncan McKim house, which they are occupying, into a miniature factory for turning out articles knitted by machinery. A number of machines have been installed and are in motion every day manufacturing comforts for the soldiers. Mrs. Edward Beale McLean is making similar use of one of the large apartments of McLean house, where a group of women meet at regular intervals to make surgical dressings. Mrs. Junius MacMurray has loaned space in her house, in Massachusetts avenue, for the storing of wool to be converted into garments for the soldiers and for the weekly meeting of some of the army women. Weather Bureau Is Doing Important Work in the War Weather Bureau Is Doing Important Work in the War NEVER in the history of conflicts of the world has the weather proved such a potent factor as in the war that is now in progress in Europe. This is largely due to the use of airplanes, dirigibles and captive balloons, to the erment—it was apparent that the weather bureau had an important part to play. In recognition of this fact the secretary of agriculture communicated with the secretary of war and invited attention to the service which might be rendered by the weather bureau in furnishing the fullest information concerning weather conditions in the United States and adjacent regions. He also indicated the service that trained experts could render as aids to commanders in planning military operations. The secretary of war heartily accepted the suggestions, and preparations were made at once for the fullest co-operation in carrying out the plan. It was obvious that the activities of the weather bureau for the time being at least would necessarily be extended to two primary objects: (1) The forecasting of the weather for purely military operations, and (2) the sounding of the upper air for the benefit of aviators, balloonists and artillerists. The official in charge of the aerological investigations of the bureau has also been commissioned a major and placed in charge of the military aero-logical work. The aerological work heretofore performed by the bureau will be continued, in addition to the enlarged activities made possible by congressional appropriation of $100,000 for this work. More Names Needed for Uncle Sam's New Warships THE unprecedented increase in the number of naval vessels since the outbreak of the war has given rise to at least one problem which is proving to be a source of muchplexity to the naval authorities. The department naturalist or ornithologists of the country come to the rescue the navy department will be in a dilemma. The difficulty is that in naming vessels the department has drawn upon certain classes of names. The destroyers are named after naval heroes, the mine sweepers are named after birds, the tugs after Indian chiefs and the colliers after mythological deities or heroes. There are enough delites to go around for the colliers, but the supply of naval heroes after whom the scores of new destroyers are to be added is running low and there are not many Indian chiefs left. The assistant secretary of the navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, admitted that the appendix of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary afforded very little in the way of bird's names suitable for mine sweepers. He admitted that the secretary bird, which is pictured in the act of seizing a snake with its talons, is hardly appropriate, and the laughing jackass even worse. It has been found that the supply of suitable birds' names is very limited. The situation is even worse with reference to the destroyers. The number of these vessels is increasing with extraordinary rapidity and the number of naval heroes, up to the present time, at least, remains stationary. Soon there will not be enough heroes' names to go around and the department is confronted with the necessity either of recognizing new ones or switching to some other method of nomenclature. HE SURE DOES LOOK LIKE AN AWFUL MUTT sighted so much as one lynching bee o a little excitement now and then at the three miles down the river, would not Of course, there are reasons. It is Washington are more familiar with the least, the general attitude seems to be a man state looked anything like the statu German people. Mr. Roosevelt, then president, put college, thus showing a good deal of juic it there. Washington Women Open T WASHINGTON women, always liberal for charity, have been especially so ments or enterprises. Mrs. Gaff's ballo disposal of committees in charge of one benefit or another. Mrs. Jennings, at whose home the women who came to this country in behalf of the French orphans had their first hearing, has been equally generous. Mme. Jusserand has given a room in the embassy for the weekly rendezvous of the women connected with the embassy and with the French high commission who are knitting for the American soldiers. Mrs. Henry F. Dimock's ballroom has been the regular meeting place of women who are knitting for the engi- several war benefits since the beginning. Rogers of New York, who with Mr. Ro- converted a portion of the handsome I. occupying, into a miniature factory for chinery. A number of machines have every day manufacturing comforts for a Lean is making similar use of one of the where a group of women meet at regular Mrs. Junius MacMurray has loaned a avenue, for the storing of wool to be co and for the weekly meeting of some o Weather Bureau Is Doing It NEVER in the history of conflicts of t a potent factor as in the war that largely due to the use of airplanes, o HOT COLD FOG I CAN'T FOOL THEM, IT SEEMS KNIGHT WILLOW SUNDAY ernment—it was apparent that the w to play. In recognition of this fact the with the secretary of war and invited be rendered by the weather bureau in cerring weather conditions in the Uni also indicated the service that trained manders in planning military operat accepted the suggestions, and preparat co-operation in carrying out the plan. It was obvious that the activities o at least would necessarily be extended casting of the weather for purely mil of the upper air for the benefit of avia The official in charge of the aerol also been commissioned a major and logical work. The aerological work will be continued, in addition to the congressional appropriation of $100,000 More Names Needed for U THE unprecedented increase in the break of the war has given rise to to be a source of much perplexity to 18 confronted with a dearth of names. Names are needed for the numerous destroyers, mine sweepers and patrol boats which have been added to the naval list or will be added in scores within the next few months. To make matters worse, Henry Ford is preparing to turn out in quantity a new type of vessel, something between a submarine chaser and a patrol boat, which must have a name of some kind, however informal the christening may be. And unless the Audubon societies, the naturalist or ornithologist of the co department will be in a dilemma. The department has drawn upon certain a named after naval heroes, the mine swa after Indian chiefs and the colliers an There are enough delites to go are naval heroes after whom the scores running low and there are not many In The assistant secretary of the navy the appendix of Webster's Unabridged way of bird's names suitable for my secretary bird, which is pictured in the is hardly appropriate, and the laugh found that the supply of suitable birds The situation is even worse with a of these vessels is increasing with ex naval heroes, up to the present time, a War college. Doctor McEliroy announced at a luncheon in New York he was going to start a movement to tear down Frederick and turn him into bullets. But Washington so far has manifested an alarming apathy to the patriotic project. So far as can be discovered, nobody has yet burned Frederick in effigy since Doctor McEliroy disclosed the insidious and secret wickedness of Frederick's teachings. The watchman at the War college says he hasn't on its way to bag Fred, and intimated the War college, a peaceful institution come amiss. 'Don't even impossible that the people of the statue than is Doctor McElroy. At that if the man who founded the Ger- tue of him in Washington, God help the statue out in front of the War judgment, for few people ever get to see Their Homes for War Causes al in the matter of lending their homes to with regard to war benefit entertain- com has been repeatedly placed at the ```markdown ``` on Saturday afternoons of the army meeses, besides having been loaned for g of the winter. Mrs. Henry Huddleston ogers is spending the winter here, has Duncan McKim house, which they are or turning out articles knitted by mave been installed and are in motion the soldiers. Mrs. Edward Beale Mc the large apartments of McLean house, ar intervals to make surgical dressings. space in her house, in Massachusetts converted into garments for the soldiers of the army women. Important Work in the War the world has the weather proved such is now in progress in Europe. This is dirigibles and captive balloons, to the highly perfected and powerful artillery and to the modern methods of warfare first brought into practice in this conflict. Foreknowledge of existing and expected weather conditions, both in the air and on the surface, has, therefore, become of the utmost importance. When active preparations for the military preparedness of this country were begun—when the declaration was made by the United States that a state of war existed with the German gov- weather bureau had an important part in the secretary of agriculture communicated and attention to the service which might furnishing the fullest information committed States and adjacent regions. He experts could render as aids to conditions. The secretary of war heartilyations were made at once for the fullest of the weather bureau for the time being to two primary objects: (1) The foreword operations, and (2) the soundingators, balloonists and artillerists. biological investigations of the bureau has placed in charge of the military aerot heretofore performed by the bureau the enlarged activities made possible by 100 for this work. Uncle Sam's New Warships number of naval vessels since the outco at least one problem which is proving the naval authorities. The department I WONDER IF THEY'LL NAME A BOAT AFTER ME country come to the rescue the navy the difficulty is that in naming vessels the classes of names. The destroyers are sweepers are named after birds, the tuga after mythological deities or heroes. round for the collers, but the supply of of new destroyers are to be added is indian chiefs left. vey, Franklin D. Roosevelt, admitted that and Dictionary afforded very little in the mine sweepers. He admitted that the the act of seizing a snake with its talons, hing jackass even worse. It has been 's names is very limited. reference to the destroyers. The number extraordinary rapidity and the number of at least remains stationary. | ! | ’ | | Peoples’ Drug Store | Northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and the Paseo | For twelve years we have serv- | ed you. We have never substi- / tuted nor given you an inferior | | article. We carry everything | ij inthe Drug line, all the latest | and best toilet articles. 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Manhattan, Kansas. An Open Letter to the Eaitor of the Manhattan Mercury. This morning, about 2 o'clock, 1 entered the restaurant just across from the Manhattan railroad station, I had just returned from Omaha. The man on duty there refused to serve me. “We don't serve colored trade,” he said. “That's news to me,” T replied. Then I said to him: “You refuse to serve me at your lunch coun, ter because | am a colored man, and iam a soldier of seventeen years’ ser. vice for your country and mine. 1 am one of the protectors of your busi- ness, Besides, | have a legal right to be served here. Conditions are pretty rotten when such a thing as has happened to me is possible.” He answered not a word. Then I walked ‘out into the cool of the night and looked at the stars of high heaven. Let me repeat it, “Conditions are pretty rotten when such a thing as this is possible.” Why should a man talk Democracy and not practice it? Had this man been truly American he could not have refused to serve a colored American in his restaurant, Had he been purely patriotic he would have considered himself and his business honored by serving a sol dierMeven though that soldier be an American Negro. Legally, as we know, a restaurant is a public and not a pri. vate institution, Then it is unlawful when such a place refuses to serve therein any part of the public. The human side of it is that hunger should make the whole world kin. A hungry dog deserves a bone: a hungry man deserves more. A hungry soldier— what does he deserve? He deserves to be made welcome while he eats. The Christian side of it is, I came hungry (requesting bread to sustain the body) but was refeused food. I came thirsty (asking for a glass of butter- milk) but was given no drink. Liber. ty, where art thou? (Echo answers, “For the Negro in America, | am a Lie and the truth fs not in me.”) How jong will these things be? (Echo asks, “HOW LONG?”) LUCIEN B. WATKINS. Segt. ist Class Med. Dept. U. S. Army, Ist Sergt. Field Hospital 366, Camp Funston. Kansas, CARD OF THANKS. . We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us at the death of our father, Thomas Schumacher, Sr. who departed this life Friday, March 8, especially Miss Abbie Ben- nett, Mrs. Jennie Goins, Melvina Wil- liams and others. Mattie Porter, Alice Davis, Mildred Dunn, daughters. Henry Schumacher, Samuel H. Schumacher, Willis P. Schumacher, Nathaniel Schumacher, Thos, E. Schumacher, Jr. IN MEMORIAM. Dedicated in loving memory of Rob- ert Fitzgerald, my beloved husband, who departed this life, March 18th, 1913. No earthly clinging, no lingering gaze No strife at parting, no sore amaze; But sweetly, gently, he passed away From the world’s dim twilight to end- less day. "Tis slumber to the weary ‘ "Tis rest to the forlorn "Tis shelter to the dreary "Tis peace amid the storm. “Tis entrance to our home "Tis passage to that God Who bids His children come When their weary course is trod, Lovingly Mrs, Robert Wilson Fitzgerald, wife, : IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of our dar- ling sister, mother and auntie, Mrs. Carrie Maddox, who departed this life seven years ago March 11, 1911. Do not ask us if we miss her, Oh, there's such a vacant place, Of we think we hear her footstep Or we see her smiling face. Tho’ she left us broken hearted, Frineds may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow, That's within our hearts concealed. Sadly missed by Mrs, Eva Campbell, of Idaho, sister; Master Osborn Mad- dox, son: Master Joe and Haskell Campbell, nephews. The Wheatley-Provident Volunteer Club presented to the Wheatley-Provi- dent Hospital the following articles to be used in the diet kitchen. i double boiler .........++.....$2.50 Se TOD MOH In cay cemeseescye os 1000 M qt. Sauce pan .........000.. 45 One 1 qt Sauce pan ........... 35 One 1 pt Sauce pan ............ 29 A 2 qt Baking dish .,.......... 75 2 ClORVER ccs csc sincececsaneee 08 1 Butcher Knife ..........005.. 78 1 Vegetable Knife .........0... 25 1 Mixing spoon ......0.cc....0. 28 $8.45 Mrs. Christeen Bearmont Mrs. C. L. Davis (President,) Mrs. J. C. Ray, (Chairman.) Mr. Amos Randall, 63 years of age, of 2416 Montgall avenue, passed away last Monday after a long illness and was buried from the residence Wed. nesday at 2p. m,, under the auspices of Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M, and John Lange Lodge No. 66, K. of P ‘Funeral services were conducted by Rey. James Green, assisted by Rev ‘Drs. Thomas and Bacote. He leaves ‘only a widow as relatives, but a host of friends to mourn his loss. THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, MAROH 16, 1918. a rt . ma eo as ~ ae a S Dr. M. L. Flynn, the loyal and energetic assistant of Dr. Theodore Smith, in the DRUG STORE BEAUTIFUL, at 18th and Tracy. Dr. Flynn is a genial and pleasant person to meet and is withal dignified and courteous at all times. To know him is to like him. * GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT—MARCH 29, 1918 AT EBENEZER A, M. E, CHURCH “THE CRUCIFIXION” will be rendered by the Choir consisting of fifty voices. This is one of the greatest oratorios, portraying the suffer- ings, death and resurreetion of Christ, written. Dr. Rad- ford, chorister, is leaving no efforts unturned to make this the greatest rendition yet given at Ebenezér. ADMISSION 10C AND 150 REV. W. T. OSBORNE, - - PASTOR THE BAPTIST “PEACE COMMIS SION” TO SIT IN MEMPHIS. Peace sentiment has become so strong that the leaders are now put ting into action the desires of the people, Commissions from both sides have been appointed as follows: From the Morris side: Rev. T. 0. Fuller, D. D., Memphis, Tenn.; Rev. 1, K. Williams, D. D., 521 Bast 33rd St, Chicago, Ill; Rey. A. R. Griggs, D. D., Dallas, Texas; Rev. Joseph A. Booker, D. D., Little Rock, Ark.; Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D., Augusta, Ge; Rey. W. H, Moses, D. D., 666 N. 13th St,, Philadelphia, Pa. From the Jones side: Rey. D. B. Gaines, D. D., Little Rock, Ark., Rey. Geo. W. Alexander, D. D.; Vicksburg, Miss.; Rev. John W. Hurse, D. D., Kansas City, Mo.; Rev. E. W. Bowen, D. D., Spartan- ‘burg, 8. C.; Rev. J. L. Harding, D, D., Ft. Worth, ‘Texas Another commission has been ap- pointed, composed of leading men of the Southern Baptist Convention «white) who will sit with the Colored brethren. Here is an array of brains and intelligence that ought to impress one with the possibility of a task well done. The Peace Commission will meet in Memphis, Tenn, March 18 19, 1918. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. All services were well attended Sun- day; as usual the spiritial and fi- nancial spirit holds sway. One ad- dition and eighteen persons admitted to full membership......The second report of the two cents a“day, to be reported every two weeks, was made Tuesday night, total $72.00......The Improvement Board lead with $29.70. Mrs. Lulu Bass reported the largest individual amount to the Club. Class ® reported $9.96, class 12, $7.28. Mrs. Cora Stevenson and the president, Mrs. Ethel Kemp, worked hard to lead the Improvement Board to vic- tory....Classes 3, 5, 6, 14 reported $5.00 and over; classes 10, 7, 18, 18 lead the Art Club to victory... .Class- es 6, 3, 14, 19 lead the Missionaries, ‘ho made the second largest report. Miss Stella Smith reported the larg- est individual amount, Mrs. Bonard, Mrs. Abernathy, Brother Rather, Brother Holler and Henderson held up the banner for the Missionaries. ...The Usher Board was third in the report. Sister Rosa Sprangles, Bro, Joe Thompson and Bro. D. Moore lead the Usher Board to vic- tory......Mrs. Gertrude Cooper held up Class 1 and Miss Pearl Stevenson Class 11; the pastor wants to know what is the matter with classes 4 and 16....March 24 is Quarterly Meeting at Ebenezer. The Junior Stewardess Board is alive and will be on hand at the Quarterly Meeting. ..Don't for- get May 1. Clyde Leroy Glass, the greatest pianist of the race, will ap- pear at Ebenezer. Prices 25¢ and 85e, ‘Tickets now on sale, No tick- «ts over seating capacity will be séld. Already one hundred patrons have se- cured reserved tickets at 35c. All persons purchasing 35¢ tickets, names will be placec on the program in the patron list....The Crucifixion” will be rendered by a chorus of fifty voices at Ebenezer ood Friday even: ing, March 29. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Last Sunday the church celebrated the twenty-third anniversary of the Pastorate of Dr. 8. W. Bacote....At the morning services Rev, D, A. Holm- es, of the Metropolitan Temple, Kan. ‘sas side, preached a grand anniver. ‘sary sermon, after which Dr. Wm. H, ‘Thomas brought over the splendid ‘choir and about three hundred mem: ders of his congregation. After the choir had rendered several excellent selections and after Dr. Thomas and Hon, Nelson Crews had made fine talks, concerning the work of Dr. Ba- cote during his twenty-thrag years stay with us here, Allen Chapel's con- gregation received over $31.62 for their part of the collection....'The at- tendance was about thirteen hundred and the amount of the collection, in. cluding the rally and all contributions for the day, was over three hundred dollars....At 3 P. M. the U. B. F. and 8. M. 'T, choir, gave special services under the direction of Grand Master Dr. J. H. Williams in honor of Dr. Bacote’s anniversary. In this meeting the pastor preached a short sermon ‘after which the heads of all the ‘ehureh auxiliaries made five minute talks....Last Wednesday evening the Anniversary Reunion prayer service ‘was held and « grand time was enjoy- ed by all present, also the revival be- gan. In this revival all christians, regardless 0 cfreeds or denominations, are invited to come out and help to be instrumental in saving souls....The Mission Circle. met at the home of Mrs. Cora Williams, 1319 Euclid Ave., last Thursday afternoon....The Testi- monial recital, which Mrs. L. J. Ba- cote presented her pupil, Miss Lessie Kink, last Friday night, was a suc- cess. ALLEN CHAPEL. Dr, Wm. H, Thomas, the minister, occupied the pulpit Sunday morning and delivered an inspiring sermon from Matthew 6:6. Subject, “How to Pray." There was one addition..... Following the morning service the pastor and many of his members vis- ited the Second Baptist and joined with them in the celebration of the ¥8rd anniversary of the pastorate of Rey. 8. W. Bacote by lifting a col lection of $31.61....The joint meet- ing of the Christian Endeavor So- cieties of Kansas City, Mo., held in Allen Chapel Sunday evening, was in- teresting and inspiriug....In the ab- sence of Fred E. Roberts, the labor- ing men’s evangelist, who was called to Chicago, the Hon. E. H. Lee spoke in his stead. He delivered a very forceful address, in which he stated a man's life is not measured by the span of life, but by the use he makes of it....Preparations are being made for the rendition of Redemption, Prof. Jackson, director,.....General class was held Friday night......Sunday, March 17, is Quarterly Meeting. Rev. John L, Williams, pastor of our Wes! Bottoms Mission, will preach Sunday morning oH evening, Rev. Richard Davis of itennial M. B. Chureb will preach Communion sermon. Come = +. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, Services at the Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday were good... Preaching at 11:00 A. M. and 8:30 P. ‘M. There Were seven additions to the ‘church. Rev. EB, D, Rhodes, pastor. ‘The church with a welcome. VINE ST, BAPTIST CHURCH. All services were well attended Sun- day. There wore two additions... Mr. Anthony Ward has been very sick but is some better at this writing. He is at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. P. L. Blackwell, 2300 Highland Ave. We hope he will continue to im- prove....Mr. Warren White is also sick and we hope he will improve.... The funeral of Rev. Geo. Johnson's Mother yas preached Monday at 2 P. M. by our pastor. We extend our sym- pathies to the bereaved family. The duet sang by Mrs, Gertrude Tibbs and Mrs, Addie Jones was indeed grand. We hope they will sing again in the near future, GREENWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH. Our services were well attended; we enjoyed two excellent sermons de- livered by Rev. J. W. Perkins of Mus. kogee, Okla. Twenty one souls were added to the Kingdom....The Sunday school was well attended, also the B. Y. P. U. Solo by Miss Lula Deman ....The rally gotten up by Bro. Wm. Griffin for Mrs, Myrtie Schloss, who is giving us such splendid service as a musical directress, was a success, Our revival will close Friday night and we cordially invited you to come -...Mrs. Mary Johnson, 2327 Kensing- ton, is in a precarious condition from a paryletic stroke....The Mission Cir- cle met at the home of Mrs. Francis Perce, 2925 Summit, Friday. ST. STEPHEN BAPTIST CHURCH. The Sunday school, under the lead- ership of Birthia Hayes as Superin- tendent was well attended at 9:30 Sunday morning and had an interest- ink lesson. Mrs. Hayes needs praise for her splendid work as a Superinten- dent....At 11 A. M. by special re- quest Dr. Hurse filled the pulpit and was greeted by a large congregation. He delivered a soulstirring sermon from 15th Chapter of Luke and the 18th verse, taking for his subject: “Lost” or in other words ‘The Prod: ‘igal’s son”....At 2 P, M, the funeral of Robert Landfair was held under the auspices of St. Stephen's Lodge U. B, F. of which Dr. Hurse is Wor- ‘shipful Master and Builders Laborers Local Union 264. Brother Landfair was a faithful member of St. Stephen, having acted janitor the past winter. ‘He was sick a week, leaving five ‘daughters to mourn his loss. “Love” \was the subject of the evening ser- ‘mon—Text “Greater Jove than this ‘hath no man, that he lay down his ‘ilfe for a friend”....There were seven additions to the church during the day....At 1 P, M, Monday the pastor preached the funeral of Brother Hen- ry Preston, a member of St. Stephen '....We are sorry to report that Moth- ‘er Hurse is no better and glad to say Sister Ophelia Jones, president of the B. Y, P. U. is convalescent... .Sister Marie Smallwood, one of the good members of St. Stephen and a mem- ver of the Mother Board, Mes very ‘sick with pneumonia, under the care of Dr. D. M. Miller....We are sorry ‘to report the illness of Dr, D, M. Mill- ‘er, who is confined to his bed. We jhope for him a speedy recovery... Mrs. Dr. Miller is also on the sick ‘list....Our pastor expects to move in his new home this week and will be glad to see all of his friends, es: pecially those using the wonderful Mackey Liniment at his new address, 1205 Michigan Ave....Sunday, being ‘the third Sunday, we are expecting [great things,....At three P, M, we ‘will have an old fashioned Convenant Meeting, having Dr. Daniels and con: gregation as visitors. Come and en. joy a feast of love with us....'The ‘pastor is glad to shake the hands of |all visitors after each service. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH. Services Sunday morning as usual, with a large attending audience Sun. day night....The pastor is still con. fined to his bed...Rev. Reed conduct. ed services and preached a splendid sermon......Sunday School at 1:00 Pp. m., and B, Y, P. U, at 6:00 p. m. s+s:+.The Sunday School is doing a great work getting ready for Easter, when the children will render an ex- cellent program, which will fill this space shortly. JUBILEE MELODY SONG BOOK. some months ago there came prom- inently before the country the Na- tional Jubilee Melody song book. We want to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the eighth edition of this publica- tion, It contains more than 158 songs that were originated back in the days of slavery. These songs have beep collected and set to music at a great expense, Some of them originated in the rice fields of South Carolina and the cane fields of Louisiana, some in the cotton fields of Georgia and Texas, some on the tobacco plantations of Kentucky and Virginia, some in the turpentine swamps of Florida. While the jubilee songs have been sung all over the world, it is only recently that the admission has been made that ‘they are the only real American music of today, Publisher's rights on this National Jubilee Melody Sony Book were secured by the National Baptist Publishing Board, located at Nash- ville, Tenn., under the managoment ‘of Rey, R. H, Boyd, D. D,, who, it is understood, was the prime mover in insisting upon the authors of the book to give it to the American public. ‘They scored a wonderful hit when they printed a special edition to be sent to “Our boys in the camps.” ‘Thelr edition was covered in khaki ‘with the American flag printed on the back, Under this flag was a re- -mark of the noted Sergeant Carney, who, in one of the battles after being wounded, declared, “We never let it touch the ground.” It might be inter- esting to note some of the. songs that Appear in the book that have been sung so often, such songs as “I ain't going to study war no more,” “I've done what you told me to do,” “Free at last,” “Inching along,” “All my sing are taken away,” “I couldn't hear nobody pray,” “It's me, it's me, O Lord,” “My good Lord’s done been here,” “Swing low, sweet chariot,” and a number of others too numerous to mention. Our publication wishes to thank the National Baptist Publish- ing Board for a special copy. We shall be glad to show it to any of our readers who may change to visit our office. TWO POEMS. By Roscoe . Jamison. SARAJEVA. (Note—It was at Sarajeva, a town in Serbia, that the Heir Presumptive of Austria-Hungary and his wife were killed on June, 28, 1914, which crime precipitated the great world. war.) Adown the Avenue of History I saw Fame slowly walk, as though to seek The home of Everlasting Memory— Silently she passed and did not speak. From the Beginning, where dim paths converge, She walked the Human-way, nor did she pause At massive Forums, where ghost voices urge Harsh mandates that flamed forth in olden wars, Past palaces of kings—past Art's rich shrines, And homes of those who wrote im. mortal themes— Past Monuments where fading glory shines; Fame passed along by these as one who dreams, But when she came at length to this weird site, By Demon hands designed, from which had stept ‘The war-mad world—o'erwhelmed and ghastly white, Within her hands she bowed her ead and wept! BROTHERS. A flag fell down into the street, And all who saw it, lemp and spent, Ran thitherward with eager feet; ‘To rescue it their one intent. Said the man who set it back a’ flyin’: “You know its got a brother on the firing line!” : A sudden joy then caught my soul, As when the wind pulls a kite-string hard, It seemed I heard far war-<drums roll Where march Black heroes, battle scarred, And I ran home feeling mighty fine; J, too, have got a brother on the firing line! MR. JAMISON’S POEMS. By Benj. V. Longdon, Chillicothe, Mo. A few weeks ago we read of Mr. Jamison’s illness and the effort being ‘made to defeat it. The news grieved his admiring friends and aroused a desire to assist him financially. A recent publication of his poems is but a challenge to that desire. We feel that the public is entitled to more in- formation concerning where the vol- ume is for sale and the net price. Mr. Roscoe Jamison has many re- markable qualities of which poets are made. Ample evidence of the posses- sion, not only of the poets tempera. ment, but of the poetic gift as well is contained in his poems, Some of the poems in the rare little volume wil] be familiar to the readers of our week- ly publications. Those who have marked their beauty and power as they were thus published will be glad to have them gathered together in a single collection. ‘Mr, Jamison sings for his own peo- ple. His auditors are entranced by his song, even though he is young in every sense. But according — to Holmes, poets are never young, in one sense. Their delicate ears hear the far-off whispers of eternity, which coarser souls must travel towards for scores of years before their dull sense is touched by them. 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