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300th Anniversary a Glorious Success J. MADISON VANCE DEAD If you want a real live up-to-the-minute Negro Newspaper that gives ALL the News in which colored people are interested, subscribe for the SUN. Bell Phone East 999 The Kansas City Sun We have many calls each week for houses and rooms of all descriptions. Why not advertise what you have to rent or sell in this paper which reaches all the colored people in greater Kansas City? MAGNIFICENTLY GLORIOUS The Celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Negroes in America at Convention Hall Last Wednesday Night was the Most Inspiring Spectacle Ever Witnessed in This City. COLONEL FRANK A. DENISON RECEIVES OVATION Bishop H. B. Parks Delivered the Greatest Address of His Life; and Major John R. Lynch the Cynosure of All Eyes. Pageant and Display Surpass All Expectations and the Race in the Two Kansas Citys is Bubbling Over With Enthusiasm and Inspiration From This Great Event. VOLUME X. NUMBER 22. GREAT MAGNIFICENTLY The Celebration of the 30 Negroes in America at Last Wednesday Night Inspiring Spectacle nessed in Th COLONEL FRANK A. DENISON Bishop H. B. Parks Delivered the Life; and Major John R. I of All Eyes Pageant and Display Surpass All Expe Two Kansas Citys is Bubbling Ow Inspiration From This The celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the landing of Negroes in America at Convention Hall last Wednesday night was the most inspiring spectacle ever witnessed by our people and was witnessed by more than eight thousand persons, among whom were many whites. The Art and Industrial display far surpassed the expectation of the manager of the affair and Mrs. W. T. Osborne, the energetic and charming wife of the pastor of Ebenezer Chapel, was smothered with congratulations and compliments for her wonderful management of this part of the great program. President F. Jesse Peck, who had charge of the display more than made good and Western University was represented one hundred per cent on all parts of the program. To Dr. William H. Thomas, pastor of Allen Chapel, and Dr. J. F. Griffen, pastor of the First A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas, belong the credit for the wonderful success of this entertainment. And in fact every denomination in the city contributed in one way or another to the great program rendered. The ushers and arrangement of the hall were under the direction of Messrs. W. C. Hueston and T. B. teward and the vast crowd was handled in the most satisfactory manner. Never have so many different organizations in full regalia been seen in Convention Hall—Shriners, Daughters of Isis, Patriarches, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias (both branches), Knights of Friendship, Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, Building Laborers' Union, Boy Scouts, Full High School Cadet Regiment and Band, Kansas Home Guards, Major D. A. Holmes, commanding, and band, and the famous K. of P. Regimental Band, all contributed to the brilliancy and enjoyment of the affair. The speech of Bishop H. B. Parks provoked such a tumult of applause as was never witnessed before in this city and those who know Bishop intimately well say that never in his career did he ever deliver such an inspiring soul-stirring address as he delivered Wednesday night. When Colonel Frank A. Denison rose to speak, he was given the most remarkable ovation ever witnessed in the city, eight thousand people standing on their feet, cheering like mad and the great auditorium an ocean of white handkerchiefs, flags and pennants and when the band struck up playing, "See the Conquering Hero Comes," it only added to the tumult which could not be stilled for fully ten minutes. After his splendid address, the pageant passed through the hall on automobile trucks and it was the recipient of much applause as well as much favorable comment, especially justice as depicted by Mrs. L. L. Laden and the Goddess of Liberty by Mrs. Clara Adams while every float deserves special mention. Although many were leaving on account of the street railway situation, when Major John R. Lynch was in- troduced, yet the thousands who remained to hear him were insistent in their demands for more of the stirring and inspiring message Major Lynch brought them. All in all, the occasion was the most remarkable in the history of the race in the West and hundreds of visitors were present from all the surrounding towns and villages. Among the exhibits of special mention were: Western University of Kansas City, Kansas; Lincoln Institute of Jefferson City, Mo.; the beautiful hand painting of Mr. R. J. Rice; the set of hand pointed dishes by Mrs. Alice Mason. The program was as follows: Raising of the Flag.....Boy Scouts Selection..... ..... ....Chorus under Prof. R. G. Jackson Invocation.....Major D. A. Holmes Selection.....Chorus Introduction of the Presiding Officer ....Hon. Fred W. Dabney Why We Celebrate by the Presiding Officer.....Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks Selection.....By the Sunday Schools The Meaning of Our Exhibits..... ....Hon. Dorsey Green The order of parade was: 1,619, led by the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias and the B. L. P. U. of America—Dutch vessel landing of the first Negroes in America, portrayed by Mr. Hoard and the Boy Scouts. The Southern cotton field, portrayed by Bethel A. M. E. Church. Stealing the key of knowledge, portrayed by the Woman's Self Government Club. Drawing the documents for the Emancipation Proclamation by the Intercity Lawyers' Club, L. A. Knox representing Lincoln. "The Reconstruction," portrayed by the Second Baptist Church High School Cadet Band in uniform. Y. W. C. A. by Auxiliaries. Boy Scouts, scoutmaster H. Williams. Red Cross, finance committee No. 1. W. C. T. U. by Alexander Auxiliary. Douglass Hospital. Shriners. Poro College by Poro Clubs. Old City Hospital. Knights of Friendship. Queen Beatrice Temple No. 82. S. M. T. Liberty, by the Athenaeum Club. Tri-Centennial Ode, composed by Prof. C. B. Johnson of Kirkville, Mo. read by Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Selection—Chorus. Introduction of Tri-Centennial Orator by Hon. N. C. Crews. Address—Col. Franklin Dennison ranking U. S. officer from "overseas." Selection—Quartet. Introduction of Major John R Lynch and other boys from "over there," by Bishop H. B. Parks. A short appeal for Race Loyalty—Prof. J. R. E. Lee. Lowering of the Flag—Boy Scouts. Benediction—Father H. E. Rahming. The distinguished guests were met upon their arrival at the union station by a delegation of twenty of the Kansas Cities' prominent citizens and were escorted to beautiful decorated automobiles that were in waiting and were driven at once for a round of KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. the schools and public institutions of the two Kansas Cities. Their first stop was at Lincoln High school where a rousing reception was tendered them by the faculty and student body after which Nelson C. Crews as chairman of the committee presented the distinguished guests each of whom delivered brief addresses. The same routine was observed at Summer High school, Kansas City, Kans., and at Western University, Quindaro, where the entire student body and faculty were lined up on the campus in true military style. After a pleasant drive over the boulevards the entire party were taken to the home of Editor and Mrs. Crews where dinner was served and a pleasant social hour was spent. While here Bishop Parks was the guest of Dr. William H. Thomas at the parsonage, Colonel Denison was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Calloway, 26th and Michigan, and Major Lynch was entertained in the home of the editor and wife, 2624 Highland avenue. Colonel Denison and Major Lynch left Friday, the colonel for Springfield, Ill., and the major returning to Chicago, while Bishop Parks was called to St. Louis on account of the death of the pastor of his leading church there. Never have the Negroes of Kansas City witnessed a greater celebration. THE NEW YORK TIMES A. MRS. W. T. OSBORNE Who has been almost smothered with congratulations on the excellence of the art display at Convention Hall last Wednesday as well as for the inspiring and beautiful Pageant. A FAMOUS MINISTER DIES. Dr. W. B. Johnson, the pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church of St. Louis, Mo., the largest church of that connection in the West, died after a long illness last Saturday at his old home, Birmingham, Ala. The funeral was held last Tuesday and was attended by many prominent ministers as well as a large delegation from his church in St. Louis. J. MADISON VANCE DEAD. New Orleans, La.—J. Madison Vance, lawyer, politician and race man, known from coast to coast as a Republican leader, died at his home in New Orleans, La., January 15. He was an orator of force and eloquence who was much sought for during national campaigns. He was a delegate to national Republican conventions since 1880, and at St. Louis, 1896, and at Chicago in 1900 he seconded the nomination of William McKinley, twice elected President of the United States. The deceased leaves a brother, Dr. Charles W. Vance, 1714 Iberville street, New Orleans, La.; a son, J. Madison Vance, Jr., 2953 Wabash avenue, Chicago, and Mrs. John J. Smith, 330 East 29th Place, Chicago, a daughter. "Duty"—Col. Franklin A. Dennison "A Final Word"—Bishop H. H. Parks. Benediction—Rev. J. T. Smith, P. I. Those in attendance were: Col. F. A. Denison Rev. W. Alphin Maj. John R. Lynch Rev. J. M. Booker Bishop H. H. Parks Wm. Dabney Dr. W. H. Thomas Dr. M. H. Lambright C. A. Franklin Dr. C. Combess T. A. Ross Chanute, Kans. N. C. Crews Dr. W. J. Thompkins J. E. Miller Dr. T. C. Unthank Dr. J. E. Dibble Dr. T. C. Brown LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY MUSIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM The following Artists will: PROF. CHAS. WATTS MRS. LELIA ALLEN. MR. HOWARD D. MAS MR. CLYDE L. GLASS MR. J. O. MORRISON MISS LESSIE KING. MR. WM. D. FOSTER. The Public Is Is --- A MAGNIFICENT BANQUET. On Thursday night one of the most representative banquets ever given in this city was tendered Colonel Denison, Major Lynch and Bishop Parks by the ministers, business and professional men of the two cities. The attendance was limited to one hundred plates although more than three hundred made application for reservations. The banquet was served in the spacious gymnasium of the Paseo Y. M. C. A. which was tastefully decorated with the national colors and a delightful menu was served. At its conclusion toasts were responded to by the following, the topics being assigned by the toastmaster, Nelson C. Crews: "Our Ex-Congressman Major John R. Lynch"—Hon. W. C. Hueston. "Reminescences of the Post"—Major John R. Lynch. "The Future"—Lt. I. F. Bradley, Jr. "The Legal Status of the Negro"—Hon. W. B. Bruce. "What of the Night?"—Major D. A. Holmes. "Onward"—Prof. J. P. King. "Church and State"—Dr. J. R. Ransom. "Our Hope"—Prof. J. R. E. Lee. "History in the Making"—Rev. Wm. H. Thomas, D. D. "Our Honored Guest"—Hon. C. H. Calloway. L. OSBORNE the congratulations on the excellence of last Wednesday as well as for the in- "Duty"—Col. Franklin A. Dennison. "A Final Word"—Bishop H. B. Parks. Benediction—Rev. J. T. Smith, P. E. Those in attendance were: Col. F. A. Denison Rev. Wm. Alphin Maj. John R. Lynch Rev. J. M. Booker Bishop H. B. Parks Wm. Dabney Dr. A. W. H. Thomas Dr. M. H. Lambright C. A. Franklin D. C. Combess T. A. Ross Chanute, Kans. N. C. Crews Dr. W. J. Thompkins J. E. Miller Dr. T. C. Unthank Dr. J. E. Dibble Dr. T. C. Brown LINCOLN HIGH SCHO MONTHLY MUS SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM B The following Artists will fu PROF. CHAS. WATTS. MRS. LELIA ALLEN... MR. HOWARD D. MASS LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION MONTHLY MUSICAL CONCERT SUNDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 2, 1919 "THE WORLD WAR." (By Rev. P. C. Crews.) A dreadful war throughout this world For man a clarion call, That freedom's banner be unfurled To nations great and small. Then to that call our soldiers came And faced the dreadful strife, Where shot and shell and sword and Then soldiers rich and soldiers poor And soldiers great and small, Fought in battle side by side And saw their comrades fall. The God of battle watched the field And caused the war to cease. Bade soldiers bend their sword and shield And hear His call for Peace. Let God, Whose right it is to rule, And hold the scepter rod. Make the kingdoms of this world The kingdoms of their God. Let thanks and praise to Christ arise From all upon the sod, And reach the throne beyond the sky, The dwelling place of God. O sing, as at our Savior's birth, Behold the Prince of Peace; Let love and justice fill the earth, And may it never cease. There are men on earth and in heav'n And men beneath the sod. Who prayed and fought and died for May prayer and faith and justice join And let them still increase, And fill the souls of delegates / To plan for world-wide Peace. Meet justice out to every race, Let prejudice faint and die, And dig its grave, and bury it deep, And hide it from the sky. SAY, PEOPLE—LISTEN! If you want an Automobile with a good careful driver for calls, weddings, parties or fu- nerals, call the old reliable BOB WILLIAMS, Bell Phone East 2600. Day or Night. CHOOL EXTENSION MUSICAL CONCERT ON, FEBRUARY 2, 1919 BEGINS AT 3:30 urnish an unusually fine treat: "THE NEGRO AND THESOUTH AFTER THE WAR Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Jan. on the part of the Negroes of this 23—The second day's session of the country, Captain Lester said: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Jan. 23. The second day's session of the Annual Tuskegee Negro Conference was devoted to a discussion of "Problems Connected With the Demobilization of Negro Soldiers." The principal address before this session of the Conference was delivered by Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, who has been serving in Washington, D. C., since the outbreak of the war, as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, advising in matters affecting the interests of colored soldiers and colored Americans generally. The Tuskegee Negro Conference, the fame of which is now nation-wide, was inaugurated by the late Booker T. Washington and meets annually at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. The conference has always sought to encourage Negro farmers and the Negro people of the South generally in for ward looking directions. The same policy of helping colored farmers in practical ways and of seeking to cement friendly relations between the two races in the South has been and is being consistently carried out by Dr. Robert R. Moton, the present Principal of the Institute. In discussing the subject, "The Negro and the South After the War," Dr. Scott took a broad view of the situation and sought to allay and to dissipate the spirit of unrest and apprehension which seems to obtain in the South with reference to the return to this section of discharged Negro soldiers. Incidentally he revealed the plan and policy of the War Department to gradually demobilize the thousands of Negroes in the Army as rapidly as suitable civilian employment can be found for them. Extracts from his address follow: "The Negro and the South After the War." "Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war," and the fact that hundreds of thousands if not millions of soldiers must soon be discharged from military service and thus be changed from a military to a civilian status, presents a problem requiring the best thought for its proper handling and solution, and indeed makes the problem of Peace equally if not more complex than the problem of War. At one time during the war, German propagandists would have us believe that the American Negro had neither the inclination nor the ability to efficiently fight under the Stars and Stripes to fully perform his share of civilian work and military service so essential in the support of our country's program at home and over seas, but the ready response of Negro draftees to the Selective Service call, the splendid record made by nearly 400,000 Negro soldiers in camps and cantonments at home as well as in the war zone and on bloody battle fields of France, together with the whole souled support and numerous patriotic activities of Negro Americans generally, showed how false and unfounded was that thought. Negro Loyalty Proved. In this connection, it is both interesting and encouraging to note the testimony by Mr. A. Bruce Bielaski, Chief of the Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and by Captain George B. Lester, of the Army Intelligence Service, before the United States Senate Committee, which is investigating the activities of German propagandists in this country. In referring to the efforts that were repeatedly made to discourage loyalty PRICE, 5c. WEEK AND THE SOUTH THE WAR Social Assistant to Sec- cusses Conditions now the Return of charged Negro iers. on the part of the Negroes of this country, Captain Lester said: "This propaganda became so sertious from the military end that active measures were taken to suppress it. The real leaders of the race in this country were called to a conference in Washington on June 19, 20, 21, 1918. There was a large number of these representative men of the colored race present, a list of which I have. As a result of the conference, which lasted several days, an active counter propaganda, through the Committee on Public Information, was prepared, articles were written denying statements of this character, and, as a net result, the President issued a statement on Friday, July 22, 1918, deprecating and denouncing mob action, and that is about the last that was heard of the German propaganda among the Negroes." I have particular pleasure in bringing this testimony to your attention because of the fact that the Conference referred to was composed of some fifty leaders of Negro thought and opinion; it was called under the auspices of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information. I am glad to have had the honor of presiding at the conference referred to. The fear that now seems to prevail in the South over the Negro's homecoming after the war is, in my opinion, equally without foundation. This is the Negro's natural home and here the masses of the race will continue to reside, it is to be hoped, for many years, in peace and profitable industry. The Negro soldiers will soon be returning to their native land—the only land they have ever known, in defense of which they have been willing to give their lives in time of war, and in the reconstruction of which they are eager to give their best energies in time of peace. Thousands of them volunteered for military and naval service regardless of the Selective Service Law, and they will return no less anxious to perform their full duties as citizens and to live in peace with their fellowmen, asking in return only the full protection of the law of their land—the guarantee of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The returning Negro soldier will not be the foul wretch from which to shrink in terror, or a plague from which to flee in fear, as some seem to think. He will return both physically and mentally benefited by reason of his military training and experience during the Great World War and, naturally, he will return to the Southland and other sections with a broader vision and appreciation of American citizenship, as well as with new ideas of what Liberty and Freedom (not license) really mean. He has clearly shown his eager willingness to discharge the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship, and it is devoutly hoped that fair minded Americans in all parts of the country will calmly and justly recognize the fact that he is, therefore, entitled to all of the rights and privileges which the laws of our country offer to all other classes of our common citizenship. Primarily the Negro is the means by which the people of the Golden Southland are nourished and strengthened through his diligent efforts to coax out of the ground life sustaining food products. According to the last official census, Negro farmers in the South numbered 893,370, constituting 14 per cent of the total number of (Continued on Page four.) Our Foreign Correspondents 2 A. F. & A. M., Missecri Jeriediction Officers—1919, ‘W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand_ Master, Cc. ©, Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Dep. Grand Master, Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Sen- for Grand Warden. I. H. Bradbury, St, Louis, Mo,, Jun- jor Grand Warden, ‘H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand ‘Treasurer. George W. K. Love, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. Nelson C, Crews, Kansas City, Re- lief Secretary. E. G. Lacey, Kansas City, G. L. Ist District. B. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L., 2d District. OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER, R.A. Me Missouri and Jurisdiction, 1919. T. G. McCampbell, G. H. P., Quin- daro, Kans. A. L. Thomas, D. G. H. P., Jeffer- son City, Mo. J. P. Moffett, G. King, Sedalia, Mo. 8S. A. May, G. Scribe, St. Louis, Mo. Charles Griggshy, G. Treas., Liberty, Mo. E. 8. Baker, G. Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMAND. ERY, K. T. Missuri and Jurisdiction, 1918-1919. Jos. H, Sherwood, R-E.G.C., St. Paul, Minn, G. Washington Lewis, D.B.G.C., St. Louis, Mo. C, Brasfield, HG.G., Kansas City, ‘Mo. B. F, Graves, E.G.C,, General, St. Joseph, Mo. ‘Thomas A. Marshall, E.G.S.W., St. Louis, Mo. Wm, Lamb, E.G.J.W., Kansas City, ‘Mo. W. A. Ashley, EG., Prelate, St. Louis, Mo. J. H, Kenner, .G., Treasurer, Mar. shall, Mo. Robt. A. James, E.G., Sentinel, St. Louis, Mo. James T. Connor, E.G., Recorder, St. Louis, Mo. Lodge Directory Rone Lodge No. 2, A. ¥. and hare Gedae Ne, 2rd fontdy ie eat mente Al Mentions gaa stinaing Mates ategone a ee Beleames Sodhel Mev Liberty Ledge No. 87, A ¥. and AK. Tiverty, Moy ests the ‘ind and 4th Saturday Seas ih cook month, eben Walk, Mw enSh "Robere Bod me Ge sianaialonepen Nala, pita atenaGtene” Sach BoM aah Ae Piecia eat at Atlan Waller Hi P. “Wi, Capps, Recorder. =F Gk. Malthew Commansecy No. 17, Liberty, Mo., meets s | the third Baturdey night. pre || v. 1. Starks, B.C. W. M 2\\ Robinson, Reo, Bee’y, Sy E. A. Walker Lodge No. « asf pet trata te Nei EXON, and sth Fridays of the month Gah arte on ee ah pee oe Mico A Toad 8882 wi ee yiatkucs, Em Sec., 1629 Virginia, MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION T. G. McCampbell, President. E, B. Thompson, Vice President. W. H. Washington, Treasurer. W. H, Brown, Secretary. Board of Directors: W.G, Mosely, 8. Myers, W.H. Brown, 4. 8, Baker, W. _R. Patterson, M,. W. Wilson, B.R, Francis, Richard Harris E. S, Miller, RB, Fulbright. 8. H. P, Edwards, ‘Meets second and fourth Tuesday fm esch month. ee aw oie nko Fae ie Rte x a) res hee Woodland. tte oun Coen, stone Or ins compet Am Crt 1h an oma Ge am chue 300 an ny St. Augustine's P. EB. Church, lith and ee ane. john's & M. EB, Church, 1743 Belle~ “atria Dap Aarti, 1 aa Woe Enna cata, 19, an4, 20m Hct State Ate a ‘Ward Chapel 4 M. B, Church, 11th and weaneiee ea i mat conn, i Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 111 : Spite Au. m tien Cet 3 Woodland Ave. EE Nien come, 00 on vest ag Erany Baptist Church, Seventeenth M. Spureh. 1817 Flora Ave. "FE ar Bet drt it. Luke's A. M, EB. @burch, 43rd and ‘Prospect Place, KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. miird ana “Stewarts Keanana, City, ieane, a aaa City, Kans, "First. MB ‘Chureh, Sh and Neb, Bight St.’ Baptist Chureh, “sth and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, sth and | Washi Bethel A. M. W. Church, Water and Steward Streets, ny, Pa AM Church, Mat and 2 First Baptist Church, 6th and Nob. King Solomon Baptist Ghurch, itd’ ano **Suindare A. M. B Church, Quindaro, pesmant Valley Baptist Church, Rose- 4°08" Church, 9th and Oatdand. Bscona Church, g4th and Ruby, Besley M, BH, '106 Bnawnes. ‘A.M. &. Church, Rosedale Kan, Dernacie Baptist Church, 740 Muncle 1 APmatrOng, D. Nore MACON. MO. Veeco ee a ee eee Bethe! A. M. E. Sunday School will have a special program Sunday after- noon and all are urged to come out. s..-Rev. A. R. Fox was a Hannibal visitor two days last week....Rev. E. Thomas of Cameron was in Macon re- cently on business, While in the city he was the guest of Rev. and Mrs, Crews....Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Mable Reese-Clark of Webster Groves, Mo., a former Ma- con resident, This death came as a great shock to the entire community ag she was so well known here and so highly respected. She died just in the bloom of life. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband who {s with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, a mother, step- father, a sister, brother and a host of other relatives and friends, Her death was due to appendicitis...... Mr. and Mrs, Hiram Clarke und Mrs, Faith Graves attended the funeral of Mrs. Mable Clarke, Mr. Clarke being the father-m-law of the deceased... The Musical and Literary Entertain. ment given last Friday night for the benefit of the Sewing Circle was a de. cided success....Rex. Goings, State Seoretary of the Baptist Church, will lecture at the Vine and Broadway Baptist Church Friday evening, Jan: wary 31,.,..Rev, A. R, Fox presented his wife with a very beautiful Vic- trola as an anniversary present, Jan- wary 26th, it being their third mar. riage anniversary....Mrs, Rosa Per- kins has returned home from Pueblo, Colo. LINCOLN, NEB. By W. W. Mosley ‘The funeral of Mr. Ed Mitchell, who died some few days ago, was held from Brown's Chapel Monday atter- noon, Rev. 0. J. Burchardt preached. The deceased is survived by several reletives who were unable to be pres- ent,....Mrs, 0. J. Burehardt is recov. ering from a recent fliness of the “flu.”,...The N, A. A, C. P, held a rousing meeting in the Masonic Hall last Friday night at which quite a crowd attended. A program was ren- dered and new members were cn- rolled to help carry on the splendid work.....Amaranth Chapter No. 54 gave a chicken supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C, W, Malone on South Wth street Monday night. A number of members and friends attended... ‘Twenty cases of smallpox has been reported in the southeast part of the city up to Monday....8, A, Venerable is able to be out at times, although he is quite weak....Mr, and Mrs. A. , Stanley, who haye been at Excel- sior Springs, Mo., for several months Lave returned to the city.......The Roosevelt Literary is having splendid meetings and programs at the A. M. E, Church Thursday nights ...0. J. urchardt is out after several days’ ilIness.,,.. Mother West is mending very slowly in health..,..Mr, Milton Cohron is reported much better, al- though she is still in the Hospital,... Clinton Ross, formerly of Lincoln, was in the city several days this week visiting his father and friends; Ross was en route from Camp to his re- cent home in L.os Angeles, Calif. Ross spoke at the Mt. Zion Baptist and A. M. E, Churches Sunday on canton- ment life and the issues of the day... Clinton Ross left Monday for Los An- geles where he is now practicing law. ...Mother E, A, West is confined with sickness,...The N. A. A. C. P. meets this week and will hold open door reception of members... .Quite an interesting program was rendered at the A, M. ¥, literary last Thurs- day night and there was a good at- tendance.....Several of the Nelson family are reported ill this week..... Mr, Milton Cohron is confined at a local Hospital seriously ill with pneu- monia...... ettles is in Chicago, 11. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Rey, Dodson and U, 8. Tayes were visitors at Lincoln Institute Sunday P. M. Rev, Dodson was interested by the President to preach a sermon for Sunday P. M. He preached a very intellectual as well as an inspiring sermon to the students and faculty on this occasion. Rev, Dodson is one of the best informed ministers in the city and handled his subject with scholarly ability and pulpit eloquence. .....Prof. Tull, Dean of the College Department, is a man of much per- sonality and superior learning. He is well fitted for the work.....Prof, Homer Collins (a class mate of Ye Scribe) and Miss Margarette Lane, a teacher of much ability, are holding up the banner of Lincoln and prov- ing to the state that Lincoln is send- ing out teachers able to cope with ‘the graduates of any first class ‘school.....Capt. Jordon had the honor of entertaining J. 8. Harris, clerk at the capital, last week....Senator Me- Kinney, Representative Morgan, J. 8. Harris, bill clerk of the Legislature, ‘and President C, Richardson, were speakers at the Baptist Church ‘Thurs (aay P.M, Hoth Benator and Repre sentative praised the great progress made by the Negroes since the war and stated that they were in favor of every measure to better the con: dition of the Negro in this country, President Richardson and J. 8. Har: ris responded, Music was furnished by the Ladies’ Capital City Band, «s- sisted by Lincoln's Choral Club... Mrs, Leora Starks, a senior of Lin- coin Norman School, is very sick at her home on Miller and Adams Sts. We wish her a speedy recovery..... Mr. Douglass Gathright and Mrs. W. Sexton are the worthy assistants in THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. MME. L. MALONE Merit Hair Grower A wonderful discovery for the treatment of the Sealp; pro- motes the growth, and leaves the hair long and glossy, You should try MERIT and be convinced. Write for Testimonials, Agents write of their success, Agents wanted. Liberal Commission, MME. L. MALONE 1609 East 24th Street Kansas City, Mo. Pa 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. 0s the U. 8. Grant Tayes Tonsorial Par- lor. ‘They welcome their many friends to their place of employment....... Rey, Wm. Anderson, local preacher of the A. M. B. Zion Church, preached a very inspiring sermon Sunday even- ing at Donivant Chapel.........The Superintendent of Donivant Chapel Sunday School was pleased to have as visitors at Sunday School Sunday P.M. Mrs, Jessie Roland, Miss Belle Enloe and Mr, William Dixon each ex. pressed themselves us being highly pleased with the method of teaching adopted by tho Superintendent and expect to attend our Sunday School ugain soon....Mrs, U, 8, Grant Tayes was a visitor to the Model Depart- ment of Lincoln Institute Wednesday. Prof. Jacobs is superintendent of this department and is doing nicely. He is a very efficient teacher and de. serves much credit for his untiring energy in the school work, BUTTE. MONT. Bre eee er eee eer eee Mrs, Maggie Spaulding of Los An: geles, Calif, was called to the city on account of the death of her sister. seeeeMrs. Matthew Grady, who has been sick for several months, died at her residence on West Broadway Jan- Wary 18 and was buried from the A. M. E, Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. G. 8. Allen officiated. Inter- pent was made in Mt. Moriah ceme- tery....Private Frank Hayes return- ed from Camp Lewis after several months,....Charles Fortune is on the sick list.....Mrs, Maggie Puchanan is improving......Mrs. R. B. Smith is convalescing.,..News reached the city that Mrs, Emma Pugh was married at Salt Lake City on her way to Calt- fornia..,..Mrs, C, Fulbright, former- ly of this city, and a sister of Wm. F. Bland, died at her home in Missoula this week, We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives....Mr. E, A, Rivers arrived in the city to visit with his son and daughter.....The Pearl Unit of the Red Cross met Wednes- day afternoon in the Bethel Baptist Church and disbanded those wishing to continue working nay meet at the general headquarters.....Everybody's News Stand carries all the leading papers, books end magazines, Some thing new all the time, WELLINGTON. MO. x Tey. Long, pastor of the A. M. E, Church, has his chirch well organ: ized and his members are very grate- ful for the success of the Church, and thank the members of the M. E, Church for their cooperation during the great revival.....We are pleased to know that Mr. and Mrs, Horace Bu: ford are improving........Mr. Allen Price, who has been yery sick, is un: improved.....Mrs. Hattie Lueas and nother, Mrs. Mary White, spent a few days in Kansas City last week....... Miss Ethel Joanson and Mr. Richard White and Mrs, Carey are spending a few days in Kansas City HELENA. MONT. George Campbell has emerged from 4 two weeks" sick spell looking as fit as usual,....The rally for the depart ment of Stewards of St. James chureh, which ended on the 19th, netted ap- proximately 3200. Mrs, H, J. Baker, Mrs. Cora Johnson and Mrs, Ida Welsh had charge of the rally....... Henry Dyer, of the West Indies, and Rosemary Fulton of Missoula, were married at the parsonage on the 23rd by Rey. George I’, Martin, Mr. Dyer has been a resident of Helena for some time,....Corpl, Bernice Dorsey of Co, I, 815th Pioneer Inf., writing to his mother, Mrs, A. G. Dorsey, says that “France may mean everything to the Frenchman, but America for me.” ....Mrs, Will A. Hilliard of Nogales, Ariz, in a letter to her sister, Mrs, J, A. Hilliard, of our city, sends word she is happily married and has met several old friends whom she knew in Montana,....'The Bright Star Club held its first meeting on ‘Tuesday eve- ning, the 21st, at the residence of the president, Mrs. J. D. Hart. ‘The old officers were re-elected and plans for an active year were talked over,..., B. F. Hooper, who was reported quite ill last week, is able to be ebout again, .+++,Clarence Walton, for a number of years a resident of Helena, died at St. Peter’s hospital on the 24th. ‘Mr, Walton was 83 years of age and was born at Topeka, Kas, ‘The fu- neral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Ebener Baptist church, Rev. H. C. Parsons officiating. A. J. Walton, a brother, ahd Mrs. Katie Groves of ifitena and Miss Alice Wal- ton of Gutlirie, Okla,, sisters, survive him. ‘The Pleasant Hour Club met at the residence of Mrs, Jefferson Harrison Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd. Elec- tion of officers was the principal bus: iness, and they were as follows: Pres. ident, Mrs. Jefferson Harrison; Vice Presidents, Mrs, Clarinda Lowery and Mrs, Sadie Ford; Secretary, Mrs, Min- nie Miller; Treasurer. Mrs. Ada Hart. (The club has been baking many good things for the Ked Cross store during ‘the past week. When General Pershing designated the 92nd Division for a return trip across the briny deep he probably had a subconscious hunch that Corporal Albert D, Marshall had already con- centrated, anticipated and evolved in his own gray matter all the greater and lesser details of such an event, as pertaining to C., A. D. M. But in 'C. ,A. D., M's case Pershing “pro- posed” and the flu “disposed.” There- by and thereon hangs the tale. When Marshall realized that no part of the Division could await his recovery he gently whispered, et tu Company L, slept and dreamed of Motana's ima- jestic hills and fertile valleys. Twen- ty-one days he lay in a hospital “somewhere over there,” but, says he, “my heart was made glad on ‘Christmas morning, when I was awakened and ciscovered a stocking filled with good cheer, placed there by the Red Cross." His laudations of the Red Cross might be digested by some of us at home who have not stood the test, have not been in the fiery furnace lis letter to his moth- er, Mrs Anne Marshall, written cn the 26th of December, says he is get- ting along fine and is rapidly recover- ine. NORBOANE, MISSOURI. Mr. G. wane is here from Detroit, Mich....Mr. ‘Abe George, a Santa Fe employe, is ill with influenza... Miss Ruth Spencer, dwughter of a promt. nent citizen of this town and recently from Emporia, Kas., passed away..... Miss Alfretta Akers, President of Douglass School, was absent Friday, and Miss Cecil Moss, the vice presi. dent, presided, An excellent program was rendered. ...Mrs. J. R. A. Cross. land, formerly a teacher in Douglass School, tendered her resignation to the Board of Ecucation Friday even. ing, Prof. A, A. Hughes of Olathe was elected to fill the vacancy, Mrs. Crossland had an excellent record as a teacher and her many friends will regret to lose her, MANHATTAN. KANSAS. The Zion ‘Baptist Chureh very pleas- antly entertained the soldiers at their evening service January 26.....Mrs, Dillard is up and out again... Mrs, Gibson and Mrs. Hines are improving. ....Jdudge Carey, H. M. King, Charles Howe and Rev. Henderson had a pleasant hunting trip the 24th... Mrs. Robert Pryor is entertaining Mrs, Wil- liam Bailey, her cousin, of Omaha, and Miss Max, her sister, from Me. Farland, Kas., for a few days....‘The cottage prayer meetings have been a success, ‘There has been one conver: sion....The citizens of Manhattan tendered Mrs. Campbell a pleasant re: ception of weleome at Community Hall the 2ist....The Women’s Mis- sionary meeting at the 2nd Baptist Church was a financial success. They had a soul stirring meeting. WEIR, KANSAS. By Mrs, A. R. Phillips. Rev. F. H. Prentiss returned home trom Hillsbury, Mo., and took up his work at his church and preached at 11 o'clock Sunday, He took for his text “The Harvest Is Ripe and Labor- ers Are Few.” ‘Theme, “Can the Lord Depend On Me?” There were two ad: ditions to the church. He is contem- plating on starting a revival soon. ... Mrs. A. Dillard entertained Sunday evening: Mrs, Baugh of Hutchinson, Kans., and her sister, Miss Willie Car- son, of Weir, at her home with a 2 course luncheon and ice cream and cake, Mrs. A. R. Phillips and Mrs, E, Brantley were pleasant callers... Mrs. Thomas and Thompson of Crow- berg were visitors in Weir Sunday... Mrs. W. F. King of Pittsburg was in the elty Saturday. ..Mrs, Vernon Rich of Emporia, Kans., who has been vis- iting her sister, Mrs. R. C. Chatman, roturned to her home Monday after spending a week..Mrs, Andrew Scott of Strong Ark., who has been with her sister during the illness and death of her brother-in-law, returned to her home Wednesday........Miss Coneva Washington made a hurried business trip to Cherokee, Kans., Wednesday. MARYVILLE, MO. Mrs, J, C, Cooke had as dinner guest Wednesday, Mrs. B. 0. Boone, Jr..... ‘There was a social at the A. M. B. ‘Church for the A. ©. B.....Mr. Judge Vick of Omaha is visiting Mr. J. C. Cooke....Mrs. M. A. Gooden and Mrs ‘Lena Mosley are on the sick list..... “Mr. and Mrs, Frank Boyd and daugh- ‘ter are visiting Mrs, Mayme Gunn... Miss Ida Page is visiting her sister in Kansas City, Mo.....Mrs, Euel ‘Montgomery is on the sick list. Mrs. Price and Mrs, Camel, two dear old ladies, are not able to be out. Visit them and help brighten the long days. ....Mr, Harley Page and’ Mrs, Luella Anderson entertained a few friends Friday evening with a raccoon dinner. The table was laden with delicious and dainty dishes. After dinner the host entertained with music. ...Mrs. Clara Page has returned from Gala: tin....Mr. Euel Montgomery spent the week-end visiting his wife and daugh- ter....Mrs. E. 0, Boone was dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Miteh- ell Sunday....Mrs. M. A. Gooden had as dinner guests Sunday Rey. and Mrs. L, P. Bryant....‘The social at the Ma- sonic Hall Saturday night for the Bap- tist church was a success, ...Mrs. Gertie Wells spent the week-end in St. Joseph. ...Mr, Robert Fields is vis- iting in St. Joseph....Mrs. Spangler of St, Joseph is visiting Mrs. J. C. Cooke....Mr. Guy Martin and Mrs. Lenora Kinslow were united in mar- riage Thursday evening....Mr. John MeGeehee and Mrs. Francis Johnson were married in St. Joseph Saturday evening and are at home at 1317 Vine street, Kansas City, Mo.....Mr, and ‘Mrs, B. F. Smart entertained informal: ly at their home on West Fifth street ‘Tuesday evening, complimentary to Mr, and Mrs. J. C. Cooke, who are soon to leave Maryville. Guests pres: ent were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooke, Mr. and Mrs, J. L, Gooden, Mr. and Mrs, William Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. eee Guna ass Gertie Wells, Mrs. da Fields, Mrs. Evel Montgomery, Miss Lucy Williams, Mrs, Mary Smith, Mr. Paul Smith, Mrs. Lena Mosley, Mr, Bert Martin, Mr. Everett Page, Mrs, Eulee Brown and rs. E. 0. Boone; Jr, ‘The evening was spent in playing dominoes and whist. Mrs. Mitchell won the prize for the highest score in dominoes and Mr, Paul Smith, the gentleman's prize for the highest score in dominoes. Mr. J. C. Cooke won the gentleman's prize in whist and Mrs, F. O. Boone, Jr, won the highest score in whist, A draw was made and Mrs, Cooke, being the lucky one, re- ceived the prize. An elegant luncheon was served. The guests deparjed at a late hour. ‘The only shadow cast over them was that so soon they are to lose two good citizens—Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooke. We send God’s blessings with them....We wish to thank Mr, E. M. Gunn, Mrs, James Malcome, Mrs. M. A. Gooden and Mrs. Blanche Smith for their subscriptions this week. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mr. Charley Goodhart is op the sick list....Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Briscoe are the proud parents of a baby boy ...Mrs, Charlotte James and Miss Lula Jones were called to Chillicothe, Mr. on account of the death of Mr. Creed James....Mr, Sam Todd has re turned from Omaha, Neb., and reports a splendid time. ...Miss Ella Shadrick died at the insane asylum last Fri- day night. Her funeral was held at Francis St, Baptist Church. Rev. Prince o iciated..Mrs, Mattie Wash- ington and Mrs, George Oliver are on the sick list....Mrs, Florence Archi: son is very sick at this writing...... Mrs. McDonald, the wife of Anias Me- ‘Donald, died at her home at 1822 An. gelique street on the 20th. She leaves “a husband, a mother, a father, a sis- ter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at her ‘home....Mrs, Pearl Johnson is on the ‘sick list....The sad news was re ceived in St. Joe of the death of John Simms, Jr.....Mr, Marion Tate and Miss Sadie Wilson were married last Saturday night at the bride's home... ‘The Willing Workers’ Ciub held their election of officers Thursday; Jan- wary 16th, Miss K. Wilkerson, presi dent; Mrs. C. B, Mitchell, vice-prest dent; Miss Mabel Reynolds, secretary; Mrs. Anna Lee, program committee and news reporter; Mrs, Hartshorn treasurer. ' /ATTENTION! * ‘The Kansas City Sun and * leading papers from fourteen ' states at > LOUIS WIMBERLY’S NEWS 4 STAND, ; 2946 State Street, Chicago, Ill, te 28 Peoples’ Drug Store Northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and the Paseo For fourteen years we have serv- ed you. We have never substi- tuted nor given you an inferior article. We carry everything in the Drug line, all the latest and best toilet articles. We deliver anything to any part of the city - - promptly -- call us up. PHONES Bell East 1814 Home East 4082 | The history of Kansas City records but one real, legitimate, competent, established Negro jeweler, and he is J A WwW ‘ i » A. WHSON at 1616 W. 9th St. Half block west of Wyoming 8t. Mr, Wilson sells Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Staple Jewelry at and 88 Guarantees to the public satisfactory and proper treatment. BELL PHONE, MAIN 3859. Bell Phone E. 4394R Office 2460 Waldrond Ave. Mi Modern Builders Co. A. E. 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SHOES SHINED, CLEANED, DYED AND DRESSED We specialize in all Ladies' Fancy Shoes, Kids, Bucks, Swede and Cloth Tops. Shoe laces of all kinds. We call for and deliver. We carry a full line of Cigars and Candies. WM. ABERNATHY, Prop. V. D. BOND, Mgr. ELITE NEWS STAND We carry all the latest papers. Kansas City Sun, Indianapolis Freeman, We do We carry a fur WILLIAM ABERNAT 2407½ Vine MISS MA HAIR Mada 2407½ Vine Street try all the latest current magazines, periodic papers. All Colored weeklies. Kansas City Sun, Chicago Defender, St. Louis Apolis Freeman, Crisis, Dallas Express. We deliver at your home We carry a full line of Cigars and Candies. AM ABERNATHY, Prop. V. D. BOND, I. 2407½ Vine St., Bell phone, East 3192 SS MAYME LOGAN HAIR DRESSER 2407 $ _{1/2} $ Vine Street We carry all the latest current magazines, periodicals and papers. All Colored weeklies. Kansas City Sun, Chicago Defender, St. Louis Argus, Indianapolis Freeman, Crisis, Dallas Express. We deliver at your home We carry a full line of Cigars and Candies WILLIAM ABERNATHY, Prop. V. D. BOND, Manager 2407 $ _{1/2} $ Vine St., Bell phone, East 3192 MISS MAYME LOGAN HAIR DRESSER Madame Walker's System Bell Phone. East 1203----1606 Garfield Ave. SERVICE 2 Successors to the Wishes to notify their rented property from the business that they have able them to render the solicit the patronage of We guarantee cour- looking for homes to rem- or personal property. NOTICE! SERVICE REALTY CO. accessors to the Colored People's Investment Co. to notify their many patrons who have bought property from them during their three years of that they have a larger working force which can to render the public a more excellent service the patronage of all our former and future friends guarantee courteous and fair treatment to our homes to rent or buy. We also make loan real property. Successors to the Colored People's Investment Co. Wishes to notify their many patrons who have bought and rented property from them during their three years in realty business that they have a larger working force which will enable them to render the public a more excellent service. We solicit the patronage of all our former and future friends. We guarantee courteous and fair treatment to all when looking for homes to rent or buy. We also make loans on real or personal property. W. V. HARVEY, Pres. J. Q. ALLEN, Sec'y. W. M. DUNSON, Vice Pres. W. S. HUNTER, Mgr. OI "The Ma OIL-OIL "The Master Fortune Builder" The Capitol Petroleum Company OIL-OIL "The Master Fortune Builder" The Capitol Petroleum Company s 600 acres in the richest oil field in the world ous holdings in Kansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Colorado. Petroleum Company has 23 Producing Wells Well 24. Drilling and pumping ocnstantly. t 10 Per Cent Cash Quarterly Dividend Con January 15, 1919. cent allotment was greatly over-subscribed of the delay in mails, causing our advertise Now has 600 acres in the richest oil field in the world added to previous holdings in Kansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Wyoming and Colorado. Capitol Petroleum Company has 23 Producing Wells. Now drilling Well 24. Drilling and pumping constantly. Next 10 Per Cent Cash Quarterly Dividend Comes January 15, 1919. The ten-cent allotment was greatly over-subscribed and on account of the delay in mails, causing our advertisements to appear late concerning our advance price from 10 cents per share to 25 cents, many clients and investors were closed out. For the benefit of those who were unfortunate by not participating on the first allotment, we have taken an option on another block of stock and are still filling orders at 10 cents per share while they last. We cannot state definitely how long we can be able to do this, but should your order arrive too late to secure shares under the 10-cent price your money will be returned by mail to you. We urge you to act at once. Remember, we have 600 acres in the world's greatest oil fields of Mexico. Our geologists and field manager are in Mexico now arranging drilling operations for Well No. 1. One 10,000-barrel well will make Capitol Petroleum worth $10 per share. Send for Free Literature and Information, bank reference and map of Mexico oil fields. Mailed free. Address all communications to FRED S. BURTON 2636 WELTON STREET DENVER, COLO: MANICURING zines, periodicals and weeklies. Under, St. Louis Argus, express. home s and Candies W. D. BOND, Manager e, East 3192 LOGAN SSER stem FACIAL MASSAGE TY CO. s Investment Co. who have bought and for three years in realt. ing force which will en- excellent service. W and future friends. treatment to all when also make loans on rea- J. Q. ALLEN, Sec'y. W. S. HUNTER, Mgr. NOTICE! 2122 Vine Street Tampico Holdings THE KANSAS CITY SUN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1912 TRAIN PORTERS VICTORIOUS. The Colored train porters on the American railroads have just scored a great victory after r something like forty-five years of service. The train porters, doing all the duties of a head end brakeman, will hereafter be called a passenger train brakeman as was decided by the United States Wage Board. The officials of the Santa Fe and Rock Island trains will pay their Colored train brakemen $114.80 per month, dating from June 1, 1918. Some of the new men will receive as much as two hundred dollars back pay, while some of the older men in point of service will receive a neat little sum. The newest men, however, will receive the greatest amount of back pay on account of receiving smaller salaries. Hereafter all men will receive the same salary. The train porters are deeply grateful to Director General McAdoo and the Wage Board for this consideration in spite of the fact that white brakemen have constantly asked that white men take the places of the Colored train porters. This change of name and increase of salary for these men is but another demonstration that the loyal and faithful service given by them in the past is noted and appreciated by their superior officers and that merit triumphs over all obstacles. To th Soldiers and Sailors of America; Approximately four million officers and men of the Army and Navy are now insured with the United States Government for a grand total of almost thirty-seven billion dollars. You owe it to yourself and to your family to hold on to Uncle Sam's insurance. It is the strongest, safest, and cheapest life insurance ever written. For your protection Uncle Sam established the greatest life insurance company in the world—a company as mighty, as generous, and as democratic as the United States Government itself. Just as Uncle Sam protected you and your loved ones during the war, so he stands ready to continue this protection through the days of readjustment and peace. The privilege of continuing your Government insurance is a valuable right given to you as part of the compensation for your heroic and triumpant services. If you permit the insurance to lapse, you lose that right, and you will never be able to regain it. But if you keep up your present insurance—by the regular payment of premiums—you will be able to change it into a standard Government policy without medical examination, eantime you can keep up your present insurance at substantially the same low rate. The Government will write ordinary life insurance, twenty-payment life, endowment maturing at age 62, and other usual forms of insurance. This will be Government insurance—at Government rates. The United States Government—through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance of the Treasury Department—will safeguard you and your loved ones with the spirit and purpose of a Republic grateful to its gallant defenders. To avail yourself of this protection, you must keep up your present insurance. Carry back with you to civil life, as an aid and an asset, the continued insurance protection of the United States Government. Hold on to Uncle Sam's Insurance. W. G. McADOO, Secretary. N. A. A. C. P. The ninth annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held on Monday, January 6, in New York. The business session was held in the afternoon at the United Charities Building and in the evening a mass meeting was held at Carnegie Hall on the general subject, "Africa in the World Democracy." The chief business of the afternoon session was the presentation of reports on the work of the association for the year by the Secretary, John R. Shillady, by Field Secretary, James Weldon Johnson, and a statement of the findings of an investigation made by the Assistant Secretary, Walter F. White, into the workings of compulsory work laws and so-called "work or fight" ordinances as affecting colored people, particularly women, in certain southern states. There were also brief statements from a few representatives of branches who were present. At this session the following officers and members of the Board of Directors were elected: National President, Moorfield Storey, Boston; Vice-Presidents: Archibald H. Grimke, Washington, Rev. John Haynes Holmes, New York, Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; Captain Arthur B. Spingarn, New York, Oswald Garrison Villard, New York; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mary White Ovington, New York; Treasurer, Oswald Garrison Villard, New York; Director of Publications and Research, W. E. B. Du Bois, New York; Secretary, John R. Shillady, New York; Field Secretary, James Weldon Johnson, New York; Assistant Secretary Walter F. White, New York; Board of Directors for (three years) George W. Crawford, New Haven; Bishop John Hurst; Baltimore; Paul Kennaday, New York; Joseph Prince Loud, Boston; Dr. William A. Sinclair, Philadelphia; Captain Arthur B. Spingarn, New York; Charles H. Studin New York; Lillian D. Wald, New York; Rev. G. R. Waller, Springfield, Mass., Butler B. Wilson, Boston, and Robt R. Church of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. J. M. Trent of St. Joseph, Mo., passed through the city enroute home from Memphis, Tenn., where he spent a few weeks there, the guest of friends. THE GREAT MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. Prof. W. H. Harrison, first to sign. The great membership campaign of the N. N. C. C. L. of A. was successfully launched at Convention Hall January 29th, at the 300th Anniversary Celebration of the coming of the Negro to America. Many were enrolled as members. Hundreds signed the mammoth petition, asking the Congress of the United States to enforce by appropriate legislation the 14th and 15th Amendments, so that discrimination and prejudice, Jim Crowism and disfranchisement; mob violence and injustice will thus be wiped out and eliminated from the United States of America forever. Professor W. H. Harrison, principal of Attucks school of this city, has the distinction of being the first one to sign this great petition. He also has the honor of being the first person in Convention Hall to enroll as an annual member of the League. Others who signed the petitionear ly in the day, thus expressing their fearless opinion that the black man should be decently treated in this country, were Professor Shelton French of Western University, Mr. J. J. Allen of the World Wonder Oil Company, Rev. W. T. Osborne of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Mr. Gaither Page of the Page Shoe Company, Professor T. H. Reynolds of Sumner High School, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. Dennis Seals, Mrs. L. Pullem of Kansas City, Kansas; Prof. William H. Dawley, Jr., Lincoln High School of this city, Rev. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz of Lawrence, Kansas; Miss Neosho Venerable of Lincoln High School; Mr. William McKnight of the De Luxe Cafe, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Astwood, Prof. and Mrs. R. G. Jackson of Western University, and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. C. H. Harris of the Hodcarriers' Union, Rev. O. A. Johnson of this city, Mrs. Pearl Bryant, Kansas City, Kansas; Dr. T. C. Unthank, Prof. W. T. White. Manual Training teacher, Lincoln High School, and Alex. H. Jones of Western University. It is greatly regretted that space will not permit the publication of others who signed the petition later in the day. The petition that was being signed at Convention Hall has space for fifty thousand names. The League is planning upon having twenty such books properly signed and presented to the Congress of the United States. A massive volume of this petition will be on exhibition at headquarters at all times and any person whom we have not reached and desires to sign it will be welcome to do so at headquarters. The Kansas City campaign will last several weeks. All ladies who desire to become workers and assist in this great racial movement, will kindly get in touch with general headquarters, 1315 East Eighteenth street, Bell phone Grand 317; Home Main 3963. When the workers of the League approach you, it is hoped that you will give them the same consideration as was given the Red Cross and other such organizations. The authorized workers of the League will wear official buttons and will give to each person they enroll as a member a smaller red, white and blue button with a star at the top, the letters N. N. C. C. L. of A. in the center and 1919 at the bottom. SIGN THE DETENTION KANSAS CITY VISITOR TENDERED SOCIAL FUNCTION AT THE WOODS' RESIDENCE. Mesdames Willie Hamilton and Cora Woods-Allen entertained complimentary to Msr. Nellie Young, Kansas City, Mo., a former Houstonian, at the Woods home, 2201 Canal street, Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. Games, music and merriment, followed by a toothsome and paltable menu, constituted the afternoon's program, and the friends and guest spent an enjoyable time. The following menu was served: Shrimp Salad and Mayonnaise Dressing on Lettuce Leaves Stuffed Olives Saltine Wafers Those present: Mesdames Phil Herbert, Charles A. Jackson, Samuel Davis, Ray Williams, Alphonse Williams, Charles Johnson, Lillie D. Moore, Tim Johnson, Ida McCullough, Rosalind Hill, Misses Velma Strickland, Flora Wilson, Gertrude Love, Brooks of Palestine. As a token of esteem and appreciation the hostesses presented the guest of honor a beautiful silver olive fork, and Mrs. Young's response in accepting the gift was a gem.—Houston (Tex.) Observer. To the Miner dig it To the Producer clean it - distribute it equitably Through 2.221 Pre-Tag Day Letters..... $ 455.00 From boxes on Tag Day..... 2287.60 FROM OVERSEAS Prof. H. O. Cook Writes Entertaining Two days ago I made a fast trip to headquarters to get released and hasten my departure only to find that there were hundreds ahead of me and I could not even get an audience wit hthe General Secretary. I was told that no passages further could be booked before January 5 and that it would be doubtful if I could leave before February. You can imagine the look of consternation that came upon my face and the heaviness of heart that came over me as I realized that fully two months must go by before I can hope to land. I shall write again today urging further consideration of my request. Paris is full to overflowing and hundreds of others are trying to get in. Hotels, cafes, lodging houses and every available quarter is stuffed, packed and jammed with visitors, officers of every army in the world, it seems, and a horde of attaches and retainers that overflow into the streets and balconies, parks, boulevards such that there is hardly space to stand or walk. If I had not been afraid to risk a month in Paris on my slender salary I might have stayed to get a peep at the big notables who will fill the world's greatest capitals. The Colonel has cited me along with several men and officers for the distinguished service cross, the highest honor awarded to the American Expeditionary Force for distinguished services in France. The boys well comed me back today. I wish to extend to my many friends there best wishes for a happy New Year. T. W. Tyus, who is saxophonist in the 805th Pioneer Infantry, writes that he found much comfort in reading The Sun, which he received weekly. He says that the boys have styled The Sun "The Rookies' Comfort." He says further: "I am the leader of the famous Bear Cat Regimental Orevhestra, also a member of the Kansas City Glee Club. Billie Higgins has a lot of funny jokes to bring to Eighteenth street, and I am sure they will enjoy them. We have just listened to a letter read by our commander from General Headquarters praising and thanking us for the good and gallant work done while Fritz was going home via Fast Run. Many of our officers were present, including our Colonel. Remember us to all our friends." The Editor was in receipt of a very interesting communication from Billy Higgins of the 805th Pioneer Infantry in which he says: "All the boys are screaming to get back home. The 805th Infantry has done her bit and now wants to return home. When we have nothing to do, I entertain the rest of the bunch by giving them a sample of what they see in the theaters in the States. I've a new composition, a song, and I'm teaching it to the boys to sing when they pass through the cities on our way back home." Topeka) Kans,—"Opportunities for the Youth of Kansas" is a plea being made by Prof. George R. Bridgeforth, principal of the Industrial and Educational Institute of Kansas located here, and in response the trustees of the institution have decided to put within the reach of the young women of the race nurse training by the erection of a hospital on the campus of the school. It will be in honor of the colored women of the state. Within a few days, a contract will be let for the building and by next fall it is hoped that the building will be completed. "It is our intention to make it one of the best in the country," said Prof. Bridgeforth, "for we want to turn out only efficient worthy nurses. During the 'influenza epidemic' in the city a few months ago the need of nurses and the work of the colored women was realized, and when it was mentioned that we wanted a hospital where our girls could be trained in nursing it at once had the approval of Governor Arthur Capper, who is now United States Senator, and Hon. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the State Board of Health. The Governor among other things said: "I am glad that the Board of Trustees have decided to erect a hospital for the training of colored nurses on the grounds of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, and that this Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute and that this institution is to be dedicated to the colored women of Kansas. I hereby approve of the idea. It seems to me the plan will appeal to all the good people of our state. "I am very proud of the record that has been made by your school. It is one of the most meritorious institutions in Kansas, and I wish you to know that I will do everything in my power to help and encourage you in the fine work you are doing." Prof. Bridgeforth was selected to succeed Dr. Carter last fall. He is one of the most noted educators in the country. He worked with the later William H. Council at the state A. & M. College, Normal, Ala., and from there he went to Tuskegee Institute, with the late Booker T. Washington, where he remained over twelve years in charge of the Agricultural Department of the school, resigning only to come to Kansas, where he is to do his life's work. This is truly the Western Tuskegee, and great good is being accomplished for the whole race. NOTICE. It is hoped that when the workers for the National Negro Constitutional Conservation League of America call upon you, you will give them the same consideration that was given the workers for the Red Cross and other such organizations, as this is the first time the Negro has had an opportunity to support a great and much needed movement, organized, fostered and managed by him exclusively and one that he is to receive all the benefits therefrom. 2 SPOTLIGHTS OF THE N. N. C. C. L. OF A. COMING BACK The boys are coming back and so are we. The war is now over and we will reopen for business at the old number Saturday, February 1, 1919. Thanking all for past patronage and earnestly soliciting your patronage in the future, we are Respectfully yours for business, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hubbard. THE PROGRESSIVE PRODUCE COMPANY. 2326 Vine Street. SEE JOHN LANGE For Stationery, Advertising, Church, Lodge and Society Printing TICKETS AND PROGRAMS A SPECIALTY 1613 East 18th St. Bell Phone East 3152. 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FEBRUARY 1. 1919 Little Corner —That the old adage "Marry in haste and repent at leisure" is not worrying the young men these days. —That a certain Christian brother said he had to have a chicken if he had to steal one and the next night one of the neighbors missed one of their late springs. Draw the curtain, quick. —That at a certain party the hostess ate up all the candy and allowfd the guests to "cut" for the box. Some hostess, eh? —That if you wish to tell a woman how unattractive she is, just phone it. Might not be safe to tell it in person. —That when a newly married couple were selecting their furniture, the demure little bride looked on her list and asked for a fireless heater but when it turned cold one night she called up the store and asked if the fireless heater could not be exchanged for a coldless heater. —That the fellows, who thought that spring had come and pawned their heavy overcoats were a little premature. Don't be in a hurry, boys. —That as long as the women's skirts keep getting tighter, the men won't complain. —That the health inspector was inspecting the sanitary conditions of homes in a swell neighborhood the other day and left a notice for a very prominent lady to "clean up" or explain the reason for not doing so to the Health department. Too bad, wasn't it? —That every man who grasps your hand is not your friend. No, indeedy. —That the man who thinks he knows everything and can't be told anything usually gets a wife who teaches him a great deal more. —Call West 380. (Continued from Page one.) farmers of all classes in the country as a whole, while in point of population the Negro race constituted but 10.7 per cent of the total population of the United States. The Negro is the greatest labor factor in the South. His loyalty and patriotism remain unquestioned. A race composed of such people cannot be other than an asset. It is true that here and there the undesirable and criminal abound, as in all races you will find them, but the sane, law-abiding, industrious Negro is legion, and millions of them have justly earned the respect of their various communities. Unfounded Fear Concerning Return of Negro Soldiers. Have no fears that when these soldiers to whom I have referred return from the war, having aided in their country's triumph, that they will over night, as it were, become a men- ```markdown ``` THE HON. EMMETT J. SCOTT Special Assistant to the Secretary of War ace to public peace and order. The Negro soldier will return a better citizen because he has learned the value of discipline. He has improved in health and has a knowledge of what to avoid, and what to do in order to maintain and stimulate a healthy mind and body. It may be safely assumed that his heretofore abnormally high sick and death rate will be lowered, and this, incidentally, will mean much for our southern communities. was willing to make the highest principle might triumph and like all others, I try the rigors of self-horrors of war; the of civilization and be applied to him in mainly he is entitled of his own patriotic more, and no equally race could expect It would be most unfortunate, indeed, if threatened conditions in the South, which have been repeatedly referred to and rightly discouraged by southern editors and many of the leading white and Colored citizens of this section, should make the returning Negro soldiers feel that he cannot return to his former home in safety, thereby keeping out of the South a large element which heretofore has contributed to the upbuilding of the industrial South. To a vast majority of Negro soldiers, as well as civilians, the word "norale" has taken on a new significance and hundreds of thousands of them have cheerfully responded to military discipline and other rigorous requirements and restrictions made necessary by the war, and have demonstrated the fact that the thoughtful mind, the conservative voice and pen, the industrious hand, the patriotic dollar, as well as the effective gun and bayonet, can all be utilized as vitally important factors in the winning of a great war. Lynching Should Be Stamped Out. The Negro soldier's conduct overseas has won for him the commendation and gratitude of the greatest governments on the face of the earth, and, as homeward he turns his face, his resolve for better citizenship is even more firmly fixed. He will not. I am sure, seek to jeopardize or impair the honor and fame his race has won in this war by any thoughtless or unmanly word or deed. On the contrary, he will be anxious to renew and strengthen the friendly relations that he left behind, confident that a spirit of justice abides in the land to which he is returning. Rightly required to be law-abiding himself, he confidently expects that law and order will prevail, that lynchings and all forms of mob violence, which have driven so many of his race from the South, will be stamped out by duly constituted authority and that every man, regardless of color, who has fought or served under the Starry Banner or who has been loyal to that emblem of liberty and justice will be granted that recognition to which all true Americans are entitled. Nearly 400,000 gallant black soldiers, "fruit and flower of the Negro race," have helped to make the world safe for Freedom and Democracy; many of them have fought, bled and died that their country's ideals might triumph. If, in the hour of her travail and danger, the Negro has neither faltered nor failed in pledging his life, his labor, his money, his ALL in defense of his country's safety and honor, surely in the hour of victory and prosperity he will not be denied fair treatment and the recompense accorded other soldiers because of his valuable services and unswerving patriotism --- The Negro asks the full protection of the law, to be left unhindered and unhamped in his industrial and commercial pursuits, to be given a fair deal and full opportunity to educate his children, and to work out his own destiny—being loyal to his family, to his community, to his country, and to his God! The Negro Entitled to the Product of His Patriotism Despite all else, the Negro loves the South. He knows no North, no East, no West, as he knows the South. Here in largest numbers he was born; here, in the sacred soil of the Sunny Southland, his parents and relatives lie buried; here, in southern fields and amid exceptional business opportunities, he has made the most amazing progress; and here he wishes to remain in peace, in friendly and helpful relations with his fellowmen! He THE MUSICIAN was willing to make any sacrifice that the highest principles of civilization might triumph and he has emerged, like all others, I trust, chastened by the rigors of self-sacrifice and the horrors of war; these same principles of civilization and humanity should be applied to him impartially, for certainly he is entitled to the product of his own patriotism. He asks no more, and no equally helpful and loyal race could expect less. And today, as the world eagerly awaits those decisions and understandings which shall be finally reached and agreed upon at the Peace Table; while there sit in counsel at Versailles those who in large measure control the future destiny of millions of mankind, the Negro still toils on in faith and hope that America, his native land, will see to it that he is included in that new covenant which shall guarantee justice and fairness without regard to caste or creed, and which shall vouch safe freedom of opportunity to all of the lowly and oppressed race and groups of people on the face of the earth! The South need have no fear about the returning Negro soldier; his return is not in a hostile spirit, but one of friendly helpfulness. Justly proud of the record his race has made as courageous, self-sacrificing soldiers and as equally courageous and self-sacrificing civilians, he is coming back home and the only thing he asks for is a man's treatment and a man's chance! Let us all, therefore, bravely and calmly face the new conditions occasioned by the trend of the great times in which we live. Now, just a few words as to when our boys may be expected home, for I know you are all interested in the War Department's plan for demobilizing Negro soldiers. I may say at the outset that the same plan which the War Department has in mind for white soldiers is equally applicable to the colored soldiers, that is to say, all of them will be gradually demobilized and not suddenly turned loose by the hundreds of thousands, in the middle of this winter, with slim chances for many of them to find employment or to be absorbed in either the industries or in agriculture. The policy of the War Department is to discharge, from time to time, proportionately as many Negro soldiers as there will be white soldiers discharged. Even as, in the conduct of the war, the Negro has been given a splendid opportunity to, and has entered practically every branch of the United States Army, so, likewise, the War Department is planning to see, in the matter of demobilizing Negro units as well as white military units, that the Negro soldiers is discharged as rapidly as economic and other conditions make it wise and practicable to return so large a number of men to civilian life. Referring particularly to the military opportunities which this war has brought to us as a race, I wish to emphasize the fact that some twelve hundred (1,200) Negro officers have been commissioned in the Army of the United States and the Negro soldier is well represented in all of the following branches of military service: Infantry, Cavalry, Engineer Corps, Signal Corps (includ- --- Radio or Wireless Telegraphy), Medical Corps, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, Sanitary Corps, Ambulance and Hospital Corps, Stevedore Regiments, Labor Battallons, Motor Transport Corps, etc. Now that the war is over, it is naturally and undoubtedly the desire of a large number of soldiers to be honorably discharged from the Army at once, in order that they may return to their families and, if possible, find or resume employment in the communities where they formerly lived; but, on the other hand, there are grave problems presented when you think of the matter of demobilizing two or three million American soldiers and returning them to the status of civilians. When it is considered that there has been a shift in the occupation of some 8,000,000 persons in this country during the World War as I have been reliably informed, not counting the two or three million soldiers who left civilian occupation to go into the Army, one can faintly ap preciate the colossal economic problem that is now confronting the War Department and gain some idea of the tremendous tasks of readjustment that lie just ahead of us. These problems become all the more complicated and difficult of solution when you remember that the war came to a close (or at least the armistice was signed) right on the verge of the winter season, and it is requiring much time and serious thought on the part of the Secretary of War, the office of the Chief of Staff, and other officials of the War Department to carefully work out a safe and sensible program or policy that will satisfactorily meet the difficult situation thus presented. Now, if the War Department were to immediately discharge two or three million soldiers and turn them loose without employment right now, in the middle of the winter season, when many of the northern states are bound up in ice and snow, when most of the northern and eastern factories and foundries are already crowded with laborers, and when southern and western fields are not yet open or available for farming operations—before these soldiers are able to resume their former occupations and thus support their wives and children—in short, before the fields of Industry and Agriculture have become readjusted so as to make it possible to absorb such a large number of men—it would undoubtedly work a serious hardship not only upon white and colored soldiers themselves, including their families and dependents, but it would also work a hardship upon, and, indeed, might constitute a serious menace to various communities all over the country. It is therefore, a wise, far-seeing, and even generous decision and policy of the War Department to gradually demobilize these hundreds of thousands of men, for any different policy would inevitably produce idleness, suffering want and, perhaps, even more—ghastly crime! It is cheering to note, however, the official announcement of the War Department that fifty per cent (50%) of the combat divisions in the United States have been authorized or ordered to be discharged, and that the following Negro military units, now overseas, have been assigned for early convoy and will likely reach America within a very short time: 367th Infantry, headquarters and first battalion, 40 officers and 1,296 men; headquarters company, supply company and third battalion, 49 officers and 1,315 men. 369th Infantry, headquarters supply company, 2d battalion and sanitary detachment, 56 officers and 1,202 men. 370th Infantry, headquarters, 2d and 3d battalions, medical detachments, 68 officers and 1,555 men. 372d Infantry, less 2d battalion, 65 officers and 1,855 men. (Later order includes 2d battalion and medical detachment.) Many complaints are reaching my office in the War Department, coming from colored soldiers, and based largely upon their desire to be speedily discharged from military service. For the present I would earnestly counsel the soldiers of my race, as well as their families and friends, to be patient a while longer, and I trust the Negro press may concur in the wisdom of counseling likewise. Patience on the part of the public, including both white and colored soldiers and their families, is all the War Department asks and rightfully expects while it is endeavoring to work out the great problem of Demobilization that is equally, if not more, complex than the original problem of creating a mammoth American Army under the spur of the Selective Service Law. The War Department's success in mobilizing, in an incredibly short space of time, the three million men comprising the American Army is ample guarantee that the other problem of demobilization will be likewise satisfactorily solved. Moreover, many soldiers, white as well as colored, now in domestic camps and overseas, are being purposely retained because they are needed to perform vitally important tasks inseparable from the winding-up of a great war. In the meantime the situation with regard to our soldier boys in the Army is by no means discouraging. When you realize the fact that, during the few dull, cold, wintry months that will likely pass before they are demobilized, the entire expenses of their upkeep, including board, clothing, lodging, medical care, etc., will be borne by the United States Government, and that, in addition to their regular wages of thirty or more dollars a month, their wives, children and other dependents are entitled to receive extra monthly allowances in money which the Government has generously provided under the War Risk Insurance Act, thus enabling them to tide over the trying winter season and start out to find employment in the more propitious months of spring, and you must come to the conclusion that the decision or program of the War Department is both a wise and a far-seeing one. Give the War Department a few months' more time in which to work out this great big problem, and soon, when the weather breaks—when economic conditions have had a chance to adjust themselves—when with the approach of spring the lumbering operations of the North, increased manufacturing and mining operations of the eastern, central and other sections of our country, and the beginning of farming work all over the country will occasion a big demand for labor—our boys, along with thousands of others, can then safely be released from Army service to resume gainful occupations in what I trust will prove to be AN ERA OF PROSPERITY AND PEACE! A. B. Mackey's Liniment 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. 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Bell Phone East 4221J WASHINGTON GOSSIP Facts About the Year 1919 of the Christian Era WASHINGTON—The year 1919 of the Christian era, which began Wednesday, January 1, and ends on Wednesday, December 31, not being a "leap year," will contain 365 days and a small fraction. It very nearly corresponds with the year 6632 of the Julian period, which began January 14, 1919. It may be explained that 7,980 Julian years form the period of agreement of the solar and lunar cycles with the cycles of Indication. The year 5680 of the Jewish era will begin at sunset on September 24, 1919. It is computed from the assumed date of the creation of the world according to Hebrew chronology—namely, Oct. 7, in the year 3761, B. C. The year 2672 since the founda tion of Rome, according to Varro, began on January 1 The year 2579 of the Japanese era, being the eight Taisho, began January 1, 1919, Gregorian calendar. The year 1919 of the Christian era comprises the latter dred and forty-third and the beginning of the one hui year of the independence of the United States. In the year 1919 there will be three eclipses, two the moon: A total eclipse of the sun, May 28-29, invisible at A partial eclipse of the moon, November 7, visible beginning visible generally in North America except part. An annual eclipse of the sun, November 22, visible partial eclipse. Silver and Gold Service Chevrons PROTESTS reaching members of congress against service chevrons may lead to legislation prohibi- sentative McKenzie of Illinois, Republican member of military affairs, considers taking the lead in the matter. The year 2012 since the foundation on January 1, 1919, Julian calendar. being the eighth year of the period of Julian calendar. comprises the latter part of the one hung of the one hundred and forty-fourth States. three eclipses, two of the sun and one of 29, invisible at Washington. November 7, visible at Washington; the America except the extreme western November.22, visible at Washington as a Chevrons Make Trouble congress against the war department's isolation prohibiting their use. Republican member of the house committee on tion of Rome, according to Varro, began on January 1, 1919, Julian calendar. The year 2579 of the Japanese era, being the eighth year of the period of Taisho, began January 1, 1919, Gregorian calendar. The year 1919 of the Christian era comprises the latter part of the one hundred and forty-third and the beginning of the one hundred and forty-fourth year of the independence of the United States. In the year 1919 there will be three eclipses, two of the sun and one of the moon: A total eclipse of the sun, May 28-29, invisible at Washington. A partial eclipse of the moon, November 7, visible at Washington; the beginning visible generally in North America except the extreme western part. An annual eclipse of the sun, November.22, visible at Washington as a partial eclipse. Silver and Gold Service Chevrons Make Trouble Silver and Gold Service Chevrons Make Trouble PROTESTS reaching members of congress against the war department's service chevrons may lead to legislation prohibiting their use. Representative McKenzie of Illinois, Republican member of the house committee on military affairs, considers taking the AN'T THEY WON'T LOOK AT ME BE- CAUSE MY CHEVRONS ARE SILVER men are being flooded with complaints which a distinction is drawn between those in France. Only prized, but this seems unfair. The cause they happened to be ordered, not. Some of those who remained in this ee than those who went across. military service by going in as army field chevrons. Most of them never saw a one was captured. They scarcely got men with their gold chevrons in some those who wear silver chevrons who were were held in this country for one reason service chevrons the most equitable sysy those who served in actual fighting, to some little distinction for those who air service. The flyers who were kept air lives*continuously. from the Peace Commission t to Paris the evidence upon which that out of the Tacna and Arica dispute permits that she was defeated by Chile in rons," said Mr. McKenzie. "Congressmen are being of discrimination in the manner in which a distinction who served in this country and those in France. "The gold chevrons are most highly prized, but a men who served overseas did so because they happen because of any choice of their own. Some of those country did far more valuable service than those who "The men who dodged real military service by clerks are entitled to wear the gold chevrons. Most German soldier except possibly after one was captured within sound of a battle. Yet these men with their way are made to appear superior to those who wear so anxious to get into the fighting but were held in this or another. "To my mind, if there are to be service chevrons tem would be to have them worn by those who see. Certainly there could be no objection to some little d clearly risked their lives." This raises the question of the air service. The here as instructors clearly risked their lives. Bolivia Asks Relief From the Per THE government of Bolivia has sent to Paris the e country bases its claims arising out of the T between Chile and Peru. Bolivia admits that she w the war betw rons," said Mr. McKenzie. "Congressmen are being flooded with complaints of discrimination in the manner in which a distinction is drawn between those who served in this country and those in France. "The gold chevrons are most highly prized, but this seems unfair. The men who served overseas did so because they happened to be ordered, not because of any choice of their own. Some of those who remained in this country did far more valuable service than those who went across. "The men who dodged real military service by going in as army field clerks are entitled to wear the gold chevrons. Most of them never saw a German soldier except possibly after one was captured. They scarcely got within sound of a battle. Yet these men with their gold chevrons in some way are made to appear superior to those who wear silver chevrons who were anxious to get into the fighting but were held in this country for one reason or another. "To my mind, if there are to be service chevrons the most equitable system would be to have them worn by those who served in actual fighting. Certainly there could be no objection to some little distinction for those who clearly risked their lives." This raises the question of the air service. The flyers who were kept here as instructors clearly risked their lives-continuously. Bolivia Asks Relief From the Peace Commission Bolivia Asks Relief From the Peace Commission THE government of Bolivia has sent to Paris the evidence upon which that country bases its claims arising out of the Tacna and Arica dispute between Chile and Peru. Bolivia admits that she was defeated by Chile in the war between Chile and Peru, in which Bolivia sided with Peru, but she refused to sign a treaty of peace until 20 years after the Peruvian government formally concluded peace with Chile. Bolivia, as a result of the war, lost Antofogasta, her only outlet to the sea, and ever since, according to the statement of a diplomatic authority, she has been stifled as a nation. Bolivia proposes to see if what she considers the wrong done her in the last century cannot be righted through an examination of the controversy by a prop. Bolivia's chief claim is that she be given an outlet develop her resources. By treaty·arrangements with has a free port at Antofagasta and Mollendo, the latter that this is not sufficient. It is considered certain by Latin-American diplom. Arica question will be brought up at the peace congo. It is learned that among the advisers who went to Wilson were experts on Chile and Peru. It is state that Chile would not be surprised if the United State national tribunal to be set up by the peace congo execute the provision of the treaty of Ancon which me between Chile and Peru, for a plebiscite to be held decide whether Tacna and Arica should remain Chile Peru. The nation losing the provinces would have to pay. The United States has sent notes to the presi­ informing them* that it "stands ready to tender alone other countries of this hemisphere, all possible assis­ equitable solution. Paris Now Has Wilsonitis; Ameri WORD comes from Paris that the French capital virulent form. President Wilson just now is the who's old enough to know what it's all about. They've the Wilson cocktail, Wilson birchbull everly by a properly constituted tribunal, given an outlet to the sea in order to arrangements with Peru and Chile, Bolivia, Bolilendo, the latter in Peru, but she insists American diplomats here that the Tacna, the peace congress in Paris, users who went to France with President Peru. It is stated here in official circles the United States, and possibly an inter- the peace congress, calls upon Chile to Ancon which marked the end of the war site to be held in ten years, or 1893, tould remain Chilean territory or revert to would have to pay to the other $10,000,000,es to the presidents of Chile and Peru to tender alone, or in conjunction with all possible assistance" to bring about anitis; Americans in Danger French capital has Wilsonitis in a most just now is the hobby of every Parisian all about. They've already dedicated to hi through an examination of the controversy by a properly constituted tribunal. Bolivia's chief claim is that she be given an outlet to the sea in order to develop her resources. By treaty arrangements with Peru and Chile, Bolivia has a free port at Antofagasta and Moliendo, the latter in Peru, but she insists that this is not sufficient. It is considered certain by Latin-American diplomats here that the Tacna-Arica question will be brought up at the peace congress in Paris. It is learned that among the advisers who went to France with President Wilson were experts on Chile and Peru. It is stated here in official circles that Chile would not be surprised if the United States, and possibly an international tribunal to be set up by the peace congress, calls upon Chile to execute the provision of the treaty of Ancon which marked the end of the war between Chile and Peru, for a plebiscite to be held in ten years, or 1893, to decide whether Tacna and Arica should remain Chilean territory or revert to Peru. The nation losing the provinces would have to pay to the other $10,000,000. The United States has sent notes to the presidents of Chile and Peru informing them that it "stands ready to tender alone, or in conjunction with other countries of this hemisphere, all possible assistance" to bring about an equitable solution. Paris Now Has Wilsonitis; Americans in Danger WORD comes from Paris that the French capital has Wilsonitis in a most virulent form. President Wilson just now is the hobby of every Parisite who's old enough to know what it's all about. They've already dedicated to hi the Wilson cocktail, Wilson highball, LE BOM HUMME, I WEEL KISS NEEP VIVE WILSON WALTERS even the remotest resemblance to our entling, on the crowded boulevards, where am out to a group of French Pollus and ay: "There goes President Wilson incog American gentlemen were seen on differ y girls doing a May-pole dance, end in -1-s-ed. about sixty or thereabouts who bears even the remotest resemblance to our president has certain embarrassments. The American civilian in Paris or about sixty or thereabouts who bears even the remem president has certain embarrassments. His joker friends are apt any evening, on the cr the merrymakers throng, to point him out to a groir their girl friends and with a wink say: "There goes ulto." At least three very dignified American gentle ent occasions, surrounded by pretty girls doing a their being kissed and kissed and ki-s-e-d. His joker friends are apt any evening, on the crowded boulevards, where the merrymakers throng, to point him out to a group of French Pollus and their girl friends and with a wink say: "There goes President Wilson incognito." At least three very dignified American gentlemen were seen on different occasions, surrounded by pretty girls doing a May-pole dance, end in their being kissed and kissed and k-l-s-e-d. Paris' stock of "Vive Las" is almost exhausted. --- SUN --- The recent action of the war department in providing for the wearing of silver chevrons by those who served in this country has brought to a head the issue which has been smoldering ever since gold chevrons were designated for overseas service. "I am greatly concerned over the situation and am inclined to think congressional action may be necessary prohibiting all sorts of service chev- TO PARIS GROUCH ON PERU the Wilson cocktail, Wilson highman, Wilson hat, Wilson shoe, Wilson avenue and Wilson march. Everywhere you go—restaurant, hotel, theater, in the street—you hear them discussing "Le President 'Vilson.'" No matter who the Frenchman is who sits next to you or at a near-by table he finally draws you into conversation on the one topic that is uppermost in his mind—President Wilson. The American civilization in Dear THE KANSAS CITY SUN. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1919. Of Chantillv Lace and Black Satin --- WashSuits for LittleChaps --- Copyright Museum of Children's Art No matter what gay colors may express the jubilant mood of women who are once more indulging themselves in dinner and evening gowns, black satin remains the most certain of admiration. Its distinction and its beamingness are so well recognized that the gown of black satin is a matter of course in the smart woman's wardrobe; she would not consider herself outfitted without one or two of them. It is the most versatile of fabrics. Given rich black satin and fine chantilly lace, the best of designers will begin at once to dream dreams which no color could inspire. Lucille has just recently turned out the enchanting dinner dress which is pictured here. It is an after-the-war inspiration, with a hint of the "submarine" silhouette—for which we shall have to find another name since no one wishes to think of submarines now. It widens at the hips and narrows at the ankles in the graceful way WashSuits fo Mothers who are in quest of something new in clothes for the little chap of three or four years might consider the two little Oliver Twist suits pictured on the engaging little fellow above. The suit at the left is in blue chambray with waist of white lawn, and whether it is intended to make the little boy look girlish or to make a little girl look boyish, is a question that only its designer can settle. The square cutout in the front of the little garment reveals a lawn blouse having collar and cuffs edged with a knife-plaited ruffle. These frills, and the little French knots and ornamental stitches at the neck opening, are rather unusual on boy's togs. But there are shallow, slit pockets at each side, set at a boyish angle. Clothes so indefinite in character might be conveniently interchangeable in a large family. The suit at the right has a decidedly masculine air and leaves no doubt dear to the heart of Lucille when she puts her mind upon picturesque gowns. There is a plain underbodice of American Beauty satin, a mere wide band, which appears to be wrapped about the bust. Nothing could cling closer to the shoulders and arms than the lace of the bodice, with long sleeves which end in deep flaring cuffs of satin. These mites and cuffs on lace sleeves are a feature of the new styles and jeweled hands play hide and seek in them in a very fascinating way. The bodice has a round neck finished in the simplest way with a binding of satin. The long pointed tunic and the very wide girdle of satin are marvels of beautiful adjustment to the figure. The genius of the designer is, written in them and in the facing of the tunic with American Beauty satin, the tracery of heavy silk floss, cleverly outlining the pattern in the lace, which make of this a joyous and beautiful Victory gown. or LittleChaps in the mind as to the intention of its designer. It has trousers of light green linen with small pearl buttons set on the outside seam at the bottom of each leg—just like a big boy. These trousers button to a white waist with large pearl buttons, calculated to fill the heart of any little chap with joy if their gorgeousness is pointed out to him. The collar of the blouse is made of green linen like the trousers and it has a scalloped edge, button-holed in white. There are cuffs to match it. Of course so much daintiness and splendor combined were never intended for ordinary wear. But when one is all dressed up for a great occasion, as a birthday party or Sunday school or going visiting, such finery gives a satisfied feeling and makes one remember to behave. Julie Bottomley Gettysburg Sees Something Different From Battle Gettysburg Sees Something Different From Battle GETTYSBURG, PA.—Can the post office and the schoolhouse be linked? together in a successful co-ordination of producers and consumers of food? The people of Park View district, Washington, D. C., have a flourishing com- Community association. The teacher was made the community secretary and a postal agent of the motor transport service of the post office department. The motortruck stops each morning at the schoolhouse and picks up the crates of eggs, containers of butter, boxes of poultry, etc. These goods are delivered the same evening at the Park View schoolhouse in Washington and there distributed to the people of the community. The list of prices is sent each week by the Mount Joy community secretary to the Park View community secretary. Orders are sent out and the goods shipped as desired. Payment is made by check weekly, and the community secretary at Mount Joy keeps the records of the shipments made by each farmer and makes payments accordingly. It is the first direct communication between rural and urban communities by means of the motor transport service in American history. It is but the beginning, for already the Washington community is demanding more than the entire output of the township and other organizations are being formed to meet the demand. At Gettysburg 55 years ago was fought the greatest battle on American soil. There, on the site of battle where men went through blood and fire because of disunion and secession, has begun a movement for unity and co-operation. Children and Soldiers in a Red Cross Canteen Children and Soldiers in a Red Cross Canteen C HICAGO.—Kenneth, eight years old; Keith Bernard, seven, and Dimples Barbara Hayes, "five and one-half, gain' on six," spent a day at the Red Cross canteen, 309 South Michigan avenue. Kenneth and Keith and Dimples plies were bundled up in their warmest clothing, tagged through to Norris, given $3, and started on their way. From the time the big train pulled out of Tacoma, their life was a round of pleasure. For four days they delighted their fellow passengers, who took up a collection that raised their currency from $3 to $36. A passenger agent at Union station called up Mrs. Joseph T. Ryerson, who sent her car for the children. In the canteen were soldiers who seemed to be homeless also. Dimples introduced herself and got the history of each one. Kenneth sat still and stately as becomes a man and managed the other two as best he might. Keith's ulcerated tooth—it didn't pain much and kept him in the limelight—was lanced. At supper Kenneth said "grace." When a reporter was assisting the lady in straightening her clothes for a picture she confided in a whisper that her "bloomers was red, too, and they run red water when they was washed." The children resumed their journey at 9:20 that night, three in a berth. Cupid and Cupidity at Indiana's Marriage Mill Cupid and Cupidity at Indiana's Marriage Mill CROWN POINT, IND.—Forty-odd miles south by southeast, as Cupid files, lies Crown Point, Ind., famous as a "lovers' leap," where marriage is made easy while you wait. Intrenched deeply in the affections of the town part of one of the applicants for a marriage license. The repeated declarations of Chicago divorce judges that "quick and easy" marriages cause most matrimonial mismating the proposed action. There were 4,028 marriage licenses issued in Crown Point last year. Practically all of the applicants were wed in the town, and practically all by two justices of the peace. The standard fee is $5. Up to November 4, election day, Justice of the Peace Harry B. Nicholson had been performing the "Bless you, my children," act at $5 and up per scene. He was defeated and he retired to Florida for the winter with his family. He is declared to have performed 18,000 marriages in office. Village gossip places the number much higher. Herbert Wheaton, clerk of Lake county, has declared war. "We'll fight to the finish any attempt to pass a law to stop marrying in Crown Point. I don't see why Chicago wants to butt in on our affairs. It's none of Chicago's business what goes on in Indiana." Where Names and Business Fit; It Is to Laugh Where Names and Business Fit; It Is to Laugh NEW YORK.—Among the features of this cosmopolitan city that furnish amusement without cost to many observant residents are names over stores and business establishments. The appropriateness of the nomenclature trunks and bags; Ketcham, private detective agency; Takhme, photographer; Dare, steeplejack; Sterling, silversmith; Burns, kindling wood; Tinker, tinsmith; Stitcher, cobbler; Healin, physician; Rickey, liquor dealer; Smokann, cigar dealer; Black, blacksmith; Korn, chiropodist; Pulem, dentist; Waver, hairdresser; Waters, milk dealer; Brakehue, stocks and bonds; Swift, expressman; Smashit, moving vans; Lighter, electrician; Glem, lamps; Noyes, bollermaker; Smith, horseshoer; Keys, locksmith; Dyer, cleaning and dyeing; goodshowe, theatrical manager; Skinner, taxidermist; Snow, ice dealer; Sharpe, cutley; Bright, illuminated signs; Pyle, dock builder; Shipmann, stevedore; Taylor, taller; Feeder, restaurant keeper; Kohlers, paints and varnish; Baker, baker; Sweetman, confectioner; Pennypacker, toy banks; Paln, glazier; Hammersmith, hardware; Wright, public stenographer; Figgers, public accountant. SCHOOL NFT 3 U.S. POST OFFICE DEPT Community association. The teacher was a postal agent of the motor transport t. The motortruck stops each morning crates of eggs, containers of butter, box delivered the same evening at the Park there distributed to the people of the co. The list of prices is sent each week tary to the Park View community sec goods shipped as desired. Payment is a community secretary at Mount Joy keeps t each farmer and makes payments acco. It is the first direct communication by means of the motor transport service beginning, for already the Washington the entire output of the township and to meet the demand. At Gettysburg 55 years ago was fought There, on the site of battle where men of disunion and secession, has begun a Children and Soldiers in CHICAGO.—Kenneth, eight years old, Barbara Hayes, "five and one-half, Cross canteen, 300 South Michigan aven arrived that morning from Montesena, Wash., on their way to join their grandma, Mrs. C. C. Hayes, who lives at Norris, Ky. Just a month ago the three children lost their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hayes, who died of the influenza. Then Aunt Ida, who "didn't have no other name," took the three under her wing and gave them a home. A week later she, too, was dead of the malady. Neighbors took counsel and a collection, Kenneth and Keith and Dim ples were bundled up in their warmers given $3, and started on their way. From Tacoma, their life was a round of ples their fellow passengers, who took up a from $3 to $36. A passenger agent at Union station who sent her car for the children. In to be homeless also. Dimples introduce one. Kenneth sat still and stately as be two as best he might. Keith's ulcer kept him in the limelight—was lanced. When a reporter was assisting the a picture she confided in a whisper that run red water when they was washed! The children resumed their journey. Cupid and Cupidity at CROWN POINT, IND.—Forty-odd mills Crown Point, Ind., odd as made easy while you wait. Intrenched WE'LL FIGHT CROWN POINT WILL NEVER FORGIVE THIS INSULT N-NEVER. part of one of the applicants for a m mations of Chicago divorce judges that "m matrimonial mismating prompted the There were 4,028 marriage licens Practically all of the applicants were a two justices of the peace. The standard Up to November 4, election day, J had been performing the "Bless you, m He was defeated and he retired to F He is declared to have performed 18,0 places the number much higher. Herbert Wheaton, clerk of Lake to the finish any attempt to pass a law don't see why Chicago wants to butt in business what goes on in Indiana." Where Names and Business NEW YORK.—Among the features amusement without cost to many stores and business establishments. to the calling is sometimes startling and generally amusing. Here are a few of the most striking of the names found in singular juxtaposition to businesses and callings and which seem almost like humorous fiction: Foddher, hay and oats; Vamp, shoemaker; Klene, laundry; Tieman, haberdasher; Goodman, pastor; Elseman, optometrist; Piper, orchestra leader; Jim Rub, Chinese laundryman; Berry, undertaker; Lott, real estate; Rapper and Killinew, cloaks and suits; Holder. trunks and bags; Ketcham, private deare Dare, steeplejack; Sterling, silversmith Dare; Stitcher, cobbler; Healin, physic cigar dealer; Black, blacksmith; Korn hairdresser; Waters, milk dealer; B pressman; Smashitt, moving vans; Lil bollemaker; Smith, horseshoe; Keys Goodshowe, theatrical manager; Skil Sharpe, cutlery; Bright, illuminated stewedore; Taylor, tailor; Feeder, varnish; Baker, baker; Sweetman, Pain, glazier; Hammersmith, hardwagers, public accountant. munity center. The community secretary is a postal station agent. One of the motortruck routes from Washington leads to Gettysburg, Pa. In this region hundreds of tons of vegetables, fruit, and so forth, have rotted simply for lack of a market. The route passes through Mount Joy township, Adams county, Pa., which is on the edge of the historic battlefield of Gettysburg. The producers gathered in the Two Tavern schoolhouse and formed the Mount Joy was made the community secretary and service of the post office department. ug at the schoolhouse and picks up the boxes of poultry, etc. These goods are kick View schoolhouse in Washington and community. ck by the Mount Joy community secre- cretary. Orders are sent out and the made by check weekly, and the com- the records of the shipments made by cordingly. in between rural and urban communities lice in American history. It is but the community is demanding more than and other organizations are being formed right the greatest battle on American soil. en went through blood and fire because a movement for unity and co-operation. In a Red Cross Canteen d; Keith Bernard, seven, and Dimples "goln" on six," spent a day at the Red venue. Kenneth and Keith and Dimples TEEN best clothing, tagged through to Norris, from the time the big train pulled out of pleasure. For four days they delighted a collection that raised their currency called up Mrs. Joseph T. Ryerson, in the canteen were soldiers who seemed herself and got the history of each becomes a man and managed the other operated tooth—it didn't pain much and. At supper Kenneth said "grace," the lady in straightening her clothes for that her "bloomers was red, too, and they." they at 9:20 that night, three in a berth. Indiana's Marriage Mill miles south by southeast, as Cupid flies, as a "lovers' leap," where marriage is in the affections of the town is an institution known as the "marriage mill" that grinds out the daily bread of a number of Crown Point's influential citizens. And Crown Point is sore! And Crown Point is sore at Chicago. And Crown Point is sore at Chicago because the Chicago newspapers have published the statement that with the approval of Governor Goodrich of Indiana solons of that state were preparing to pass a law requiring a residence of one year in the state on the marriage license. The repeated declara- "quick and easy" marriages cause most proposed action. enses issued in Crown Point last year, wed in the town, and practically all by ard fee is $5. Justice of the Peace Harry B. Nicholson my children," act at $5 and up per scene, Florida for the winter with his family, 8,000 marriages in office. Village gossip county, has declared war. "We'll fight law to stop marrying in Crown Point. I in on our affairs. It's none of Chicago's business Fit; It Is to Laugh of this cosmopolitan city that furnish my observant residents are names over The appropriateness of the nomenclature FODDER HAY AND OATS OH LOOK IT! HAY XXX OATS r. detective agency; Takhme, photographer; smith; Burns, kindling wood; Tinker, tin physician; Rickey, liquor dealer; Smokann rn, chiropractor; Pullem, dentist; Waver Brakehue, stocks and bonds; Swift, ex Lighter, electrician; Glem, lamps; Noyes s, locksmith; Dyer, cleaning and dyeing kinner, taxidermist; Snow, ice dealer d signs; Pyle, dock builder; Shipmann restaurant keeper; Kohlers, paints and confectioner; Pennypacker, toy banks ware; Wright, public stenographer; Fig 7 IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By Rev. P. B. FITZWATER. D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1918, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 2 THE GIVING OF THE MANNA. LESSON TEXT—Exodus 16:1-36. LESSON TEXT - Exodus 16:1-3. GOLDEN TEXT - Give us this day our GOLDEN day - Mathis daily bf766d.-Matthew 8'511. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL--Deut. 8:1-20 John 6:29-51. PRIOR TOPIC--God's gift of food.→ Ex. 16:11-15. JUNIOR TOPIC--Daily food in the desert. Memory Verses.-Matt. 8:21, 26. INTERMEDIATE TOPIC--Our daily dependence upon God. BENIOR AND ADULT TOPIC—Poverty and providence in our day. 1. Lusting for the Flesh Pots of Egypt (16:1-36). 1. Murmuring against Moses and Aaron (vv. 1-3). As they journeyed from Elim into the great wilderness they became conscious of the scarcity of some of the things they had enjoyed even in Egyptian slavery. Only a few days ago they were singing God's praises for their wondrous deliverance at the Red Sea (Ch. 15). Now at the beginning of their privation they are murmuring. They utterly lack spiritual perception. They were a free people on the way to their own land. What did it matter, with such a prospect, though they were a bit hungry? This complaining showed a base ingratitude and was most dishonoring to God. Unthankfulness is a sign of heart corruption (Rom. 1:21). 2. God's answer to their murmurings (vv. 4-12). (1) He promised to rain bread from heaven (vv. 4, 5). His purpose in this was to teach them that "man doth not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord." (Deut. 8:3). The manna was given by God, but the people must gather it. (2) He promised to give them a vision of his glory (vv. 6-10). This served as a warning and an encouragement. Despite their murmurings against him he invites them to come near unto him. Wonderful grace that sinful, ungrateful men should be permitted to come near to God! (3) Flesh and bread promised (vv. 11, 12). God answered the cravings of the people by giving them quails and manna to ent. How gracious is our God! H. Quailis and Manna Given (16:13-15). At the appointed time God gave the Israelites the promised food. He first allowed them to feel their need, to show that man's highest need is to believe God and rely upon him for all needs (Deut. 8:2; 3; Matt. 4:3; 4). He then displayed his glory, showing that he was able and willing to supply their need if they would obey him. 1. In the evening the quails came up. (v. 13). Since they desired flesh he gave them flesh to eat. This is an example of the patience and long-suffering of God. How he caters to the whims of his vacillating children! 2. In the morning God gave the manna (vv. 14, 15). The Israelites did not know what it was. They exclaimed: "What is it?" Moses told them it was the bread which the Lord had given them to eat. 111. The Responsibilities of the Israelites (18:16-21) 1. They must gather a certain ration daily (v. 16 cf. v. 4). This was to test their faith. They must look to him for their daily bread (Matt. 6:11). 2. Every man was to gather for himself (v. 16 cf. v. 20). The manna typified Christ (John 6:33, 51). As each man was to gather for himself so each one must appropriate Christ for himself. 3. The manna must be gathered fresh every morning (v. 21). This was to be done early, before the sun was up. Christ, our manna, should be taken each day, and the first thing in the day (John 6:57). 4. They must not gather in excess of one day's supply (vv. 18, 20). That which was in excess of the day's supply became corrupt. Christians should make use of the gifts bestowed by God. God's graces are only good when put to use. 5. The manna must be eaten to preserve life. They were in the wilderness, so could only live by eating of the food which God gave. In the wilderness of this world only those who feed upon Christ, the true manna, have eternal life (John 6:50, 51). 6. Due consideration should be given to the Sabbath day (vv. 22-31). A double portion was to be gathered the day before. IV. Manna Kept as a Memorial (16: 32-36). This was to be kept as a reminder of God's favor in supplying them with bread in the wilderness for forty years. Help From Nature Study. The study of nature is well pleasing to God, and is akin to prayer. Learning the laws of nature, we magnify the first inventor, the designer of the world; and we learn to love him, for great love of God results from great knowledge.—Leonardo da Vinci. Think First Upon God. In the morning, when you awake, accustom yourself to think first upon God, or something in order to his service; and at night, also, let him close hine eyes.—Jeremy Taylor. The Inter-Denominational Alliance will meet in regular session at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. S. W. Toles, B. D., will read a paper. The appeal to the Negro churches in Greater Kansas City from the Federated Churches of Kansas City (white) to help support the Negro Mission in the West Bottoms, will be largely the business of the session. Each pastor, especially in the city, is urged to be present, that we may understandingly and in pastoral fellowship consider this worthy appeal and work. We should give a definite answer, what and how, and will endeavor to do, and how and when, as far as possible, we will help this work. As a pastor, come to the meeting and help us get together in helping this needy work among our people that calls for applied Christianity. How can we boast of our churches, schools, Foreign Missions, loyalty to the race, and our own salvation, when the condition of our people in the West Bottoms, as far as we are concerned, go untouched? Did you read what "Betsy and Sam" said last week in the Kansas City Sun about the preachers? We don't get together and do worthy and real service, such as the West Bottoms Mission, as we ought. 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Holland and Mrs. Renner are still very sick.....Mrs. January is still at the Bell Memorial Hospital and somewhat better....Revs. S. W. Toles and Lane baptized fourteen candidates. Rev. S. W. Toles preached a grand sermon on baptism, which was enjoyed by all....Mr. Lawrence Tibbs is still very sick at his home, 2016 East 10th street....Mr., Ralph Timmons came from Carthage, Mo., in his beautiful car and was the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs We hope he will visit our city again....The B. Y. P. U, held Memorial services in honor of Colonel T. R Roosevelt, now deceased. They were conducted by Mrs. Mary Gordon Many good papers were read and good addresses were made. There was plenty of singing. TAYLOR'S A. M. E. MISSION. "She hath done what she could." St. Mark 14:4. The Taylor's Mission of the A. M. E. Church is at 1011 independence avenue, between Troost and Harrison streets. This Mission will begin revival services Sunday, February 2nd. The object of the meeting is the saving of souls for Christ. Rev. F. A. Boaz will preach for us. I desire to have every Christian mother and well wisher of the Mission to pray a special prayer every day at 12 o'clock. My earnest prayer to God is that many sinners will be convered and backsliders returned to the fold before this revival is over. All visitors are welcome. Your sister in Christ. MADELINE TAYLOR. ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH 11th and Troost Avenue Harry Elsworth Rahming, Rector, Sunday, February 2—Feast of Purification. Sunday School, 10 a. m. Blessing of the Candles, Choral Eucharist and sermon 11 a. m. Swangers and visitors are welcome. Strangers and visitors are welcome SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Bacote preached a grand sermon on "Jesus Only" from Matthew 17:8, which was enjoyed by all present. In the evening services Rev Wilson preached a beautiful sermon on "The Christian Race," which was enjoyed by all present....The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are holding very interesting sessions every Sunday....The funeral of Mrs. Corrine Lester was held in this church last Saturday afternoon....The prayer meetings are unusually interesting and well attended. They are different from the ordinary prayer meeting....The Mission Circle held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Woods, 2314 Woodland avenue, last Friday afternoon....The first Sunday in March this church will celebrate the 24th anniversary of Dr. Bacote's pastorate of the church. The church is also planning to have a $1,000 rally on this occasion....Mrs. Bacote will conduct a community sing on Friday eveings. Everyone is welcome....The general public is invited to make this church its church home. Come and bring a friend with you. ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH. St. Paul Baptist Church is located between 18th and 19th on Highland avenue. Rev. N. T. Lane, B. S., is pastor. Services were good all day Sunday. Sunday school was largely attended. Superintendent Woods was at his best. All the teachers led the classes to the front with a well prepared lesson, which was taught in a well studied way....At 11 a. m. Rev. Cartwright of Parsons, Kas., preached a good sermon to a large congregation and at 4 p. m. the pastor baptized two men. A great service was had....B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. President Reese knows how to make things go....Mrs. Russel is doing fairly well at the Bell Hospital....At 8 p. m. the pastor preached to a crowded house with many standing. His subject was "Dry Bones in the Valley." A great time was enjoyed and there were seven additions and $47.60 raised....Come and hear our new pastor at 11 a. m. His subject will be, "The Lord Takes Care of Us." Please take a Sun home with you. ALLEN CHAPEL A large congregation worshipped at Allen Sunday, which was an ideal day for churchgoers. "Flesh Pots of Egypt" was the subject chosen by Dr. William H. Thomas, minister, for his inspiring sermon delivered at the morning service. It appealed to the hearts of six who were not connected with any church here in the city, five of whom wished to join the Centennial M. E. Church....Mr. Arthur Johnson, five years leader of the Christian Endeavor, assisted in the morning service. Two weeks ago he was appointed local minister....The Alexander W. C. T. U. held a meeting Monday night at Mrs. Brockston's, 2009 East 9th street....Mr. J. H. Clarke is head of the Boy Scouts of Allen Chapel....The Ladies' Social Aid met at the residence of Mrs. Lulu Walker, 2730 Highland, Tuesday afternoon....Mrs. B. B. Brown entered tainted the Mite Missionary Society at later residence, 1714 East 24th, Monday afternoon. Election of officers was held....The Junior Stewardesses have elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Lizzie Green; vice president, Ira Reed; secretary, Laura Gilmore; treasurer, Lucy Benford....A reception committee, Hon. N. C. Crews, chairman, was appointed by the minister for the entertainment of Colonel Franklin Denison of Chicago, who was one of the speakers at Convention Hall Wednesday night. Many having expressed a desire to hear Rev. Father H. E. Rahming, Rector of St. Augustine's Episcopal church of this city, preach. Our pastor succeeded in inducing him to occupy the pulpit at the evening service. He delivered a masterly sermon which was highly appreciated by all present....All are welcome to our church services. The pastor will be glad to meet you after each service....Mr. Frank Mossee, who has been suffering the past week fom la gippe, is now convalescing....Mrs. Frank Mossee, attended the funeral Tuesday afternoon in Bonner Springs, Kas., of her cousin, William Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a pioneer of Bonner Springs and was known throughout the country. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The services in all departments for the last two weeks were good....The Ald Society had one of its best meetings with Rev. Mrs. A. B. Ross, 2409 Highland avenue, January 17th, and a two-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Dr. W. T. Osborne was present in the interest of the celebration of the Three Hundredth Anniversary. Mrs. Dr. Dawson was a welcome visitor....The U. S. declared war on Great Britain and the war is on. Mrs. D. M. West and Mrs. John Williams are the generals. The society plans to beautify the church auditorium and make some rooms in the basement for the Bible Classes. Mrs. A. J. Lewis is Commander-in-Chief of both of the Armies. Mrs. J. T. Watkins is the Captain in the British Army and Mrs. J. D. Brown is the Captain in the U. S. Army. The whole church is called to the trenches and it is going to be one more great war. They met with Mrs. I. N. Toney on the 24th and the meeting was turned into a recruiting station. Light r refreshments were served and the war spirit was very evident....The Young Women's Missionary Cycle held a good meeting with William Dyson, 2304 Forest. They reported their dyson, 2304 Forest, educational money for the year raised. Refreshments were greatly enjoyed and fully consumed....The Bible School had its largest attendance for the year. The superintendance, Mrs. R. P. Jackson, is succeeding and bringing to the help of the school some of the best and most efficient workers. The teaching force is being increased....The church services were largely attended. In all respects, the best for the year. The choir lead in some new songs in the old tunes and the congregation took full fellowship. The minister brought a scriptural message on the subject of "Repentance." There were five additions to the church during the two weeks. The regular offering was one of the best. Mr. Hosmer, Field Secretary of Tuskegee Institute, worshiped with us and told us about the great school. The church made an offering to Tuskegee....The annual report showed for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1918, the church raised $4,277.12. More than $400 of this amount was raised for charity, missions and education. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH. New Hope Baptist Church is located on 19th street and Walrdron avenue. S. W. Toles, pastor. Sunday School at 9:30; Superintendent, Brother Chas. Fields. Morning worship at 11 a.m. ..At 3:30 a Union Baptizing was held at Vine Street Baptist Church by St. Paul and New Hope, Dr. Ewing, pastor. Pastor Toles was asked to preach a doctrinal sermon on baptism. He used for his text Epesians 4:8. "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism." The Doctor was at himself and received much comment for his mastery effort. ..6:30, B. Y. P. U....Evening worship at 7:45, which was an old-time Covenant meeting and handshaking, led by Rev. Johnson of Vine Street Baptist Church. The right hand of fellowship was extended to twelve new members. ..Monday night the Ministerial Council met with us. It was indeed a great meeting. Rev Glover preached a soul-stirring sermon. ..Deacon Pat Thompson is on the sick list. ..Sister Eulah Far, who has been on the sick list, is conva lescent. ..Rev. W. H. Thomas, D.D. and congregation, with the famous Masonic choir, will fill their engagement with us on Thursday night, February 6th. Don't fail to hear them. EBENEZER CHURCH. Still they stand at Ebenezer and a larger house of worship seems evident. After the beautiful sermon full of practical truths, profound and logical, delivered by the Rev. W. T. Osborne, six persons came forward and united with the church. The collection ran far above the average. At night the Rev. Burbridge of Salina, Kans., one of the coming young ministers of the A. M. E. Church, preached an intelligent, powerful gospel sermons...Mrs. Lacey royally entertained the U. W. S. Club at her residence on Friday afternoon. After the routine of business near $20.00 being paid in by members on their $5.00 pledges at 20c, 25c and 50c each. The club was served a delightful luncheon by the hostess...Mrs. Della Lewis entertained the Willing Workers Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Jane Gray entertained the Deaconess' Board Friday evening.....The Art Club will serve an old-fashioned chicken dinner at the church Thursday, February 7th....The Usher Board meets every Friday evening. The Improvement Board will give "The Old Maids' Convention" February 14th....The Big Rally is on; see whether you belong to the Republicans or Democrats and begin paying on your $5.00....See next week's issue for Ebeneser's big demonstration at Convention Hall. JAMISON TEMPLE C. M. E. CHURCH Sunday was another great day at Jamison Temple. Rev. Walker preached three wonderful sermons. At the 3 o'clock service we were at St. Peter's Chapel in Kansas City, Kans. the pastor and choir, with a good showing from the congregation, entertained the Kansas people. This Sunday St. Peter's is to return the compliment. Rev. Bolden is to preach ...Sunday evening, January 12, we were graced to have with us one of our most brilliant young ministers, Rev. A. L. Kimbrough, formerly of Kansas City, now pastor of Lane Tabernacle, Jackson, Tenn. Rev. Kimbrough delivered a wonderful discourse...Mr. William Cunningham, who has been very ill, is much improved...Stewardess Board No. 1 is having splendid success with their entertainments...The Junior tSewardess Board serves delightfully every Thursday evening. We meet at the home of Mrs. Cornelia Craig, 2028 Summit. CENTENNIAL CHURCH. The Woman's Home Missionary Society met Thursday, January 23d, with Mrs. Rev. Davis (1518 Michigan. Quite a few of the members were present. Our president, Mrs. C. L. Davis, in her usual manner accomplished much work for the evening after business. The election of officers were as follows: President, Mrs. M. A. Ford; vice-president, Mrs. Zella Jackson; secretary, Mrs. Rella Hall; assistant secretary, Mrs. Anna Smith; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mollie Neal; conf. treas, Mrs. Mable Warrick; cont. treas, Mrs. Mary Morris; chapain, Mrs. Julia Combs; secretary of literature, Miss Cherry McGill. This being at the pastor's residence, Rev. R. Davis made a timely talk, after which we were served an elaborate luncheon by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. M. A. Ford. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. Services were well attended Sunday morning and evening with two additions....The Sunday morning class is on the upward way, twenty-five or more staying to the same....Tickets for the 300th Celebration of the Negroes were enthusiastically called, showing that the members of St. John were very much interested. Our booth was beautifully decorated, under the management of Mrs. Kate Cummings. We want to thank those who assisted her so nicely....Mrs. Manly and Harris have been on the sick list. We hope to see them at the church soon. ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday morning, January 26, the pastor preached from the subject, "The Holy Spirit." There were three additions. At 1:30 o'clock the funeral of Sister Anna Harvey, a member of this church, was held. Rev. J. W. Hurse officiated, assisted by Rev. J. W. Jenkins, pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church. The church was crowded to its capacity. She was also a member of Sylvester Temple, No. 24. The J. W. Hurse Temple and other temples turned out. Mrs. Lyons read a paper from the Mother Board; a duet and two solos from J. W. Hurse. Mr. Earl Allen contributed the service of his car as a token of friendship to bear the flowers.... Memorial services in honor of those departed members were held Sunday evening. An excellent paper was read by Church Clerk Clara Brown....Miss Emma Peterson will appear with her concert company at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Twenty-fourth and Flora avenue, February 10, 1919. The collection that the K. of P.'s took at this church was $33.59 instead of $3.50, as published in the last issue....Mr. Smallwood was taken home Monday....Sister Mary Pleasant is very sick. Sister Leona Hurse is better. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Bethel is growing with leaps and bounds. Thirty-five persons have united with the church since Conference. The Sunday school is spreading her wings to the breeze...We were glad to have Dr. D. W. Boatner, Miss Mamie Boatner and Dr. E. R. Vaughan worshipped with us last Sunday morning...The program redened at the nEdeavor was a gem...Rev. W. C. Williams preached for us Sunday night. Quite a large congregation greeted him. One person united with the church...Rev. J. F. Sage, pastor of Ward Chapel, will preach at Bethel Sunday at 3 o'clock and his church and choir will accompany him. Come and enjoy this great spiritual feast...Remember Bethel is the home of strangers and visitors. We shall' look for you. 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