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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.
By Anna Mcmillan.

The Second Annual Banquet, given
by The Brotherhood, was well attend
ed at Calvary Baptist Church, Deem
! Der 81. A grand musical program was
rendered and a five-course dinner
served. R. Vandercropp, president;
Earl Johnson, secretary go. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Hatfield entertained a
number of friends at their residence,
East Broadway, in honor of their son,
1. H. Treadswelrs farewell before
leaving for Los Angeles. The follow
ing guest were present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Wickliff, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rob
inson, James Veno, Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
lass Mcmillan, Mrs. Mary Cortengils,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Treadwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. &C.
lancy Ellis The Emancipation ex-
ercises were given at the A, NJ, E,
Church New Years Eve. A pre- gram
consisting of three parts: Slavery dur
ing the War-and freedom was en-
joyed by a large audience. Rev.
Horb delivered a wonderful Enamel
patton address 49,. Calvary Baptist
Sunday School gave a Christmas tree
December "a. More than forty chill
dren took part in the program. Owen
Jones, superintendent, is making good
progress with the Sunday School,.
The Music and Art Club entertained
with a Christmas tree at the beauti-
full new home of Mrs. Chas. McSwine,
1889 7th street East, December 25.
Mr.. Albert Morton and Miss Ella
Perkins of this city were quietly mar
ried Sunday, December %, in Evan
ston, Wyo. They are a very popular
young couple. The entire community
extends congratulations &c. Miss Ane-
tia Patterson returned from Chicago
and expects to enroll at East High
School for the spring term. Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglass Mcmillan received their
friends informally New Years Day
with an "At Home" affair, from 2 to
8 at their residence, 34S Cottage
Court. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Robertson
of Pocatello, Idaho, are spending the
holidays with Mrs. Robertson's moth
er, Mrs. Chas. Wickliff, S21 South 9Th
street, East.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY,

Bethel A. M. e. Church, gath and Flora.
st. Stephens Baptist Church, GOA Char
iotte SC.
Centennial M. E. Church. 18th and
Woodland.
second Baptist Church, 10th and Char-
lotte.
Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church. 10th and
Charlotte.
Ebenezer A. M. e. Church, 18th and
Tracy.
st. August'ne's P. e. Church, 18th and
st. Johns Z. Nj. E. Church, 1743 Belle
view.
Seventh Oar Adventist, Esd and Wood
,iand.
ST. Monica's Catholic, 18th and Lydia.
Vine st. Baptist Church, 1925 Vine st,
Ward Chapel A M. E. Church, 18th and
Troost.
Morning Star Baptist Church, 1911 Vine.
Highland Avenue Baptist Church, iii
Highland.
Second Christian Church. Gath and
woodland.
c. M. e. Church, 1877 Flora Ave.
st. James Baptist Church. 4039 MIL st.
st. Luke's A. M. e. Church, 4Srd and
Prospect Place.
CLARK CHAPEL NJ. e.. CHURCH,
1864 Madison Ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
Our Foreign CORRESPONDENTS

work, given at the beautiful residence
of Mr.. and Mrs, John Pinkert, 1645
s. 10Th strict, by the Needlecraft
Club. The house was Hastily decora-
ted in the colors pink and white, and
the color scheme was carried out in
the dainty repast, which consisted Of
cream, cake, punch, almonds and
mints. The costumes worn by the
members were of the most delicate
tints and shades of various colors Of
satin, georette crepe, charmeuse and
crepe de chine. The hours of receiv-
ing were from 2ito 10 p. m. and about
seventy-five guests attended. The
members have shown much progress
in their work and the exhibit portray
ed commendaRe art. Mr.. Gus
Strickland, from whom a pig was
stolen a few weeks ago by some white
boys and sold to a white man, took
his pig from the barn where it was
kept and the white man had a war
rant sworn out for his arrest. 1t was
proven at the trial that the pig be-
longed to Mr.. Strickland and he was
released. e. The election of officers
was held in the st. Paul S. s., Janu-
airy 6, and Miss Rachel Holt was
elected president and Miss Victoria
Ross, secretary "A program will be
rendered at the st. Paul Chapel Sun
day night under the supervision of
Mrs. Lille Lacy. president Of the
choir. Solos will be rendered by Mes
danes Everett and Pinkert and Miss
Lulu Lyle. Papers will be read by
Mr.. j.. H. Allen, Mrs. Fannie Carter
and Mrs. Cora Bailey and remarks
will be made by DR.. n. S. Jenkins.
Music will be furnished by the choir.
Mrs. Gussie Locke is i'll.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
FOOD EXHIBIT AND FINE PRO.
GRAM TO FEATURE TUSKE-
GEE CONFERENCE.

Tuskegee, Ala.-"Meeting the Needs
of the War Situation" will be the topic
for discussion at the annual Tuskegee
Negro Conference which convenes at
Tuskegee Institutes Wednesday and
Thursday, January 10th and 18th,
1918. In the first days session, en-
phasis will be given to the problems
of food and farming which have be-
come especially important and urgent
since this country has entered the
war.
The Annual Workers Conference
will be held on Thursday, January II,
and the special topics which will be
considered are: what Is Being Done
in Spite of the War Conditions to In
crease the Facilities for Rural Edu-
cation; What the Schools for High
er and Secondary Education Are Do
ing to Help Improve the Rural
Schools and what Is Being Done
by the Rural Schools to Help Improve
the Rural Community Life" along
such lines as helping to promote bet
ter farming, improve the home, help
the church, conserve health and direct
the social life OF the community.
This session of workers win bring
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12

together teachers, ministers, and
others who are engaged in some form
of definite work for the improvement
of the masses of the Negro people.
. A number of state superintendent
of education, and other persons prom
inent in the educational work for the
Colored people have been invited to
appear on the program. The accept
ances already received, and the gen.
eral interest manifested in the sub
jects for discussion indicate that the
Twenty-seventh Annual Conference
will be largely attended, and very sue
cessful meetings held.
In addition to the regular program
there will be a number of interesting
exhibits arranged by the various de-
partments at the Institute. Among
these will be an exhibit showing vari-
Gus war substitutes for food which is
being arranged by Prof. George w.
Carver, director of the Tuskegee Ex-
pertinent Station. For information re-
garding the conference, write R. r.
Motion, Principal, Tuskegee Institute,
Alabama.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
TEN REASONS WHY you SHOULD
JOIN THE AMERICAN
WOODMEN,

l. Because it is an association of
Colored people, operated by and for
the protection of Colored people, and
is not operated for profit.
2. Its rates are those of the Ma
tional Fraternal Congress and there
fore it is enabled to maintain a re-
serve sufficient to meet the increased
mortality of its members in later
years without resorting to taxes or
extra assessments.
3. Because all certificates carry old
age, permanent and total disability,
accident, sickness, death, and burial
benefits, thereby enabling any men,
Der to cover in a single policy such
protection as otherwise would require
the carrying of two or more policies
in different companies at a cost in the
aggregate far in excess of the rates
offered by the American Woodmen.
A. Because there is no discrimina-
ton in rates. The humblest wage
Garner pays no more than the profes.
sional or business man; age regulates
the rate.
5. Because your policy cannot lapse
on account of illness or accident un-
less you so desire, for it pays benefits
from beginning of illness or accident
until the restoration to health regard
less of the time, whether measured in
hours, days, weeks, months, or years.
G.. In the event of death from what
ever cause, there is an amount vary
ing from $3.50 to $4,000 to maintain
and protect those who are left de-
pendent. 1t has paid within the past
sixteen (16) years to its members,
$500, 900.
7. Because, by giving employment
to hundreds of Negroes, it opens the
door of hope to you. Its clerical force
is composed of young men and women
of the race, thereby giving an oppor-
tunity to earl a livelihood in a credit
able way.
8. Because it is the oldest and
strongest fraternal life insurance So
ciety for Colored people in America.
1t has $150,000 for the protection of
it's policyholders, and it's solvency is
unquestionable, being valued at one
hundred per cent.
g.. Because it accepts the member
ship of women on the same basis as
men, and allows them to affiliate in
all matters affecting the camp to
which they belong.
10. Because of it's fraternal feature,
large numbers of men and women are
brought into personal contact, thereby
learning to guard and respect each
others interest, which ultimately de-
velopes into a racial love that pro-
notes business.
Then you should waste no time to
become a member.
Local Office, 1915 East 18th St.,
Kansas City, Mo-,
L. D. HINES, Supervisor.
Phones: Bell, Grand 317; Home,
Main 1868.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
LINCOLN, NEBR.
By w. w. Mosely.

Mrs. Sadie Cummings of Kansas
City visited her sister, Mrs. John
Brooks. She has just returned from
a visit with her sister in Omaha and
friends at Chicago. Rev. B. Hilman
went to Terre Haute, Ind, last week
on business. The funeral of Matthew
Streeter, who died in the Government
prison at Leavenworth, Kans., Satur-
day was held in Browns Undertake
ing Parlor Monday afternoon. Rev.
]. w. Bolts of Omaha preached. 80.
Mr.. AL Taylor is still on the sick list.
1.-THE writer overlooked mentioning
an important event holiday week
which was Amaranth Chapter, o. e.
S. and Magnolia Court No. 10 very
beautifully entertained Mrs. w. w.
Fields of Cameron, Mo-, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Johnson on
the afternoon of December 81. In
spite of bitter cold, the ladies attend
ed well. wv l.. Robinson went to
Kansas City, Mo, Tuesday to visit
his father -. Mrs. Name Griffin re-
turned home from Mason, Tenn, last
week where she visited her aunts and
uncles. Mr.. Geo. Miller left Tues
day for Phoenix, Ariz., where he join
ed his wife and family. -. Mrs. Name
grant was over from Omaha this week
on business and visited her sisters,
Mrs. J.. Burkes. 800 Mt. Zion Sunday
School held annual election of Off
GERS last Sunday with the following
results: Mrs. L. B. Moore, Supt.; A.
Nelson, Asst. Supt.; Miss Hamilton,
Secy., and w. w. Mosely, Treas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
TEACHERS, DONATIONS PAID.

President R. H Cole, the newly
elected head of the Missouri State
Teachers Association, upon being in,
formed that his predecessor had closed
his administration without paying the
donations to the local Y. M. C. A. and
the Camp Funston fund, has taken
quick action in the matter and through
Miss Blanche X. Morrison, treasurer,
both amounts have been paid. The
Y. NJ. c. A. received a gift of ten dol
lars and fifteen dollars was sent to
Hon. W. C. Hueston for the Camp
Funston fund.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
BUTTE, MONT.
IN Iesse smith.

Christmas week was a very busy
week in Butte; lots of visitors here
and all were highly entertained by
their friends. Visitors were: Mrs.
Cora Price and Mrs. Mabel Peoples
of st. Paul; Mrs. Buchanan Of Chicago,
Mrs. Cannon of Helena. Mrs. Angie
Arnold has returned to the city after
undergoing a successful operation in
Omaha, Neb.. Mr.. George Armstrong
has returned after three months
travel throughout the south and east
.., Mrs. Buchanan will remain in
Butte with her daughter (Mrs. Ben S.
Lewis -. Mrs. F. NJ. Shannon enter
tanned at dinner Christmas. Covers
we're laid for five. Mrs. Jerry Lar
kins entertained at dinner in honor
of Mrs. Samuel Freeman Of Hunters,
Hot Springs; those present were Mrs.
Samuel Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Freeman, Mr.. E. A. Rivers Of
Spokane, Wash; Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Rivers, Mrs. F. NJ. Shannon, Mr.. &. w.
Few and the host and hostess -. Mr..
and Mrs. William Freeman entertain
ed Christmas week in honor Of Mrs.
Samuel Freeman. Mrs. L. c. Fore
man entertained at her home on S.
Utah street in honor of Mrs. Cannon
of Helena. Mrs. F. NJ. Shannon en-
tertained at a theatre party New
Years eve; twelve in all. Honor
guests were: Mrs. Peoples, Mrs.
Price, Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Can
non; after which lunch was served at
the home of the hostess on Washing
ton street and at a later hour the
party proceeded to the Bethel Baptist
church to watch the old year out and
the new year in. There were several
open houses New Years Day-Mrs.
Ben S, Lewis, 2-6; Mrs. F. NJ. Shannan,
80; Mrs. Franklin, 60; Mrs. j. w.
Duncan, SO. The Mite Mission met
at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Davis,
Thursday evening, January 8. Several
inspiring topics were discussed, also
plans of the future. They had a very
interesting program, consisting of
reading, a week of prayer by Mrs. H.
Davis, Paper, by Mrs. G. S. Allen
(Pres.) A large number were pres
ent, also several visitors, among
whom we're: Mr.. and Mrs. Walker of
Anaconda, Mrs. Lee Of Great Falls,
Mr.. George Armstrong and Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. H. Smith; all spent a pleas
ant evening, Mrs. Hansbury, serving
lunch later. Mr.. Z. w. Rivers en-
tertained with a smoker in honor of
his father, who has been visiting here
during the Holidays. About thirty
guests were present. Mr.. Rivers re-
turned to Spokane Thursday. Mrs.
Peoples and Mrs. Price left Thursday
for a short visit In Denver, on their
return east. Mrs. Cannon returned
to Helena, Wednesday. ... .Mesdames
Dolly Davis and Sarah Johnson re-
ceived the sad news Of the death of a
sister in Oklahoma. MRS. George
Gardner was removed to the st.
James hospital for an operation. -.
Mrs. M. B. Hubbard is slowly recov-
ering from her illness -. Mrs. Sadie
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12

A Charming Reception.

The coming of the New Year
brought to Maryville society the great.
est and most elaborate reception ever
held. when on New Years evening
at the Masonic Hall Mr.. and Mrs. B.
f. Smart entertained complimentary
to their niece, Miss Pauline Palmer,
a student in Lincoln Institute; Mrs.
John McGeehee, a recent bride, ana
Mrs. Ernest o. Boone, Jr.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with Christmas bells, interlaced with
festoons of red and green. Beautiful
artistic baskets and antique vases held
large punches of poinsettas, carna-
tions and mistletoe, and were so artis-
tically arranged that wherever you
might look flowers greeted you.
Mrs. Smart, attired in a lovely black
evening gown, greeted the guests at
the door and babe them enter to
F~airyland. Mrs. E. E. o.. Boone, Jr.,
presided at the punch table. The first
of the evening was given over to play
ing games. Melodious starins of the
most popular music floated over the
room from the Victrola. When every
one was in the heights of enjoyment
the hostess sounded the gong, calling
them from pleasures to refreshments.
The following menu was served:
Pressed chicken-Oyster patties.
Sweet jerga-Fruit salad,
Cream mayonnaise,
Southern beaten biscuits.
Brick Cream, National colors.
Scotch chocolate cake. Coffee,
The handsomely gowned guests, the
elaborate luncheon, the artistic and
beautiful decorations, the charming
hostess made a scene never equaled or
surpassed in Maryville. After the
guests were served, Miss Pauline Pal
mer entertained with an instrumental
solo.
The invited guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Palmer, Miss Pauline Pal
mer, Mr.. and Mrs. Ophus Gum, Mr..
w. NJ. Campbell, Mrs. Henry Johnson
of Gravity, Ia; Miss Leona Ewing of
Bedford, Ia; Mrs. Mary Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Gooden, Mr.. Dorel
Carriger, Mrs. Lena Mosely, Miss
We're Vance, Mrs. Gertie Wells, Mrs.
F. Welsh, Mrs. Mamie Fields, Mr..
Frank Smith, Misses Alice and Lulu
White, Misses Lucy and Laura Villa
Williams, Mrs. Matte Williams, Mrs.
Edward Nicholson of Omaha, Neb.,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Cooke, Mrs. j. H.
Malcome, Mrs. John McGeehee, Mr..
Rufus Palmer, Mr.. Paul Smith, Mr..
Luyoyd Page, Prof. and Mrs. Ernest
o. Boone, Jr., and SON., Ernest.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
HELENA, MONT.
BY ]. H. Hilliard.


We, the people of this city, are
thankful to Almighty God that it is
as we'll with us as it is. We enter the
New Year under a calm sky. This
weather is just great and don't think
it can be beat anywhere Mr.. and
Mrs. Julian Anderson were host and
hostess New Years to a party of
friends, serving dinner with many
courses. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. H. ]. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Irwin, Rev. and Mrs. Geo. F. Mar
tin, Mr.. A. E. McGiniss and Rev. c. N.
Green of Butte was called here to the
bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth
Bland, who underwent an operation
some time ago. Mrs. Bland is recov-
ering. Mrs. Charlie Oliver, who has
been very i'll for some time, is on
valescent. 1t was Master Noble
Marshall that shot himself and not
Master Eugene, as previously reported.
Mr.. A. E. McGinniss has taken i'll
and was confined to bed on the 4th.
Mr.. Andrew Green is home again.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Lee, Sir, was home
for the Holidays. The pleasant Hour
Social Club is doing a great work for
the Montana soldiers and is receiving
many comments from the soldiers and
the local papers. The Clubs doors
are ever ajar and wants your mem
bership. ..... The Ebenezer Baptist
Church expects to hold services in
their basement Don and as soon as
the weather permits they will proceed
with the Auditorium of the Church,
which they hope to finish this sum-
mer. 80. M Major Green had an Open
House to his many friends New Years
Day and some of the boys did not get
home until morning and some did not
get home at all. Mrs. Mason Rob
erson is spending the Holidays with
her daughter, Mrs. Tent Williams, in
st. Louis. The A. M. E. Church had
a record-breaking meeting watch
meeting night, the results of which
Mr.. Robertson joined the Church 80.
Mrs. ]. B. Reid is on the sick list ...
Mr.. Sirius F. Grove has opened a
rooming house at ia Cutler street,
steam heat and all modern improve
ments. Say, the Ladies of the East
ern Star had a call meeting the End.
l think something happened at that
meeting .... Mr.. Claude Polk of Ana
conda visited his wife and mother-in-
law during the holidays Mrs. C. C.
Matthews was r~eappointed Deputy
Grand Matron for Montana, o. e. S.
Mrs. X. G. Smith would like to
adopt a boy. l wonder if she would
like n named Richard. .. Mrs. Mary
Harvic celebrated her birthday New
Years Day with a host of friends. go.
Brother Dyers had a pet Christmas in
the shape of a wounded thumb, but
he is able to report for duty again.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
KANSAS CITY. KAN. CHURCHES.

First A. M. e.. Church, 8th and Neb.
Eighth st. Baptist Church. 9Th and
Oakland.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and
Bethel A. M. Il. Church. Water and
Steward Streets. D..
ST. Paul A. NJ. e. Church. 21st and
Ruby.
First Baptist Church, 9Th and Neb.
King Solomon Baptist Church. srd and
State.
Qumdaro A. M. r. Church, Quindaro.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rose
Gale, Kan.
Nj q. Church., 9th and Oakland.
Second Baptist Church. Gath and Ruby.
Wesley Chapel NJ. E., 106 Shawnee.
bethel A. Nj. 70. Church. Rosedale- Kan.
Tabernacle Baptist Church. 760 Muncie
Blvd, Armstrong, Kans. Rev. ID. Nor
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12

Past Grand Chancellor of the X. of
P. (E. G. W. and Past Master of
Amos johnson Lodge "a. r. & A. NJ,
who Mas buried with BETTING honors
from Allen Chapel last Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12

Rogers has recovered from her illness.
go. Mrs. Floyd, mother of Mrs. Rid
ley, is somewhat improved. IA pc
tition is being tent to the Governor
for the stay of execution of Sherman
Powell, who is condemned to die, Jan.
10, 1918. Read good books, maya
zines and papers and keep abreast
of the times.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
ARGENTINE, KANSAS.
By Mrs. ophelia Jackson.

Mrs. A. E. Rogers became very i'll
last Saturday and was taken to the
hospital Monday. -. The social event
Of the season was a New Years re-
ception and an exhibition of the years
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION

T. G. McCampbell, President.
e. B. Thompson, Vice President.
w. H. Washington, Treasurer.
S. H. P. Edwards, Secretary.
Board Of Directors:
N. W. Jordan. S. Myers,
W. H Brown. E. s. Baker,
w, r. Patterson R. v. Adkins,
B. r. Francis. Richard Harris
Geo johnson, R. Fulbright.
Meets second and fourth Tuesday
in each month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12
A. F. and A. Nj. Mo.
Jurisdiction
offIcers-1917.

". W. Fields, Cameron, Mo-, Grand
Master.
G. c. Clark, st. Louis, Mo-, Dep.
Grand Master.
Ernest Boone, Louisiana, Mo, Senior
Grand Warden.
L. H. Bradbury, st. Louis, Mo-,
Junior. Grand Warden.
H. H.. Walker, st. Joseph, Mo-, Grand
Treasurer.
Geo. w. K. Love, Kansas City,
Grand Secretary.
Nelson c. Crews, Kansas City, Re
lief Secretary.
e. G. Lacey, Kansas City, G.. L.
1st District.
E. ]. Cooper, Mexico, Mo-, G. L.,
End District.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-12

SAY, YOU! REMEMBER OUR
SPECIAL RATE EXPIRES JANUARY
81. IF YOU ARE SHUT OUT, BLAME
ONLY YOURSELF.
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OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER,
r. A. M.

Missouri and Jurisdiction, 1918.
t. G. McCampbell, G.. H. p, ouin-
daro, Kans.
A. L. Thomas, D. G. H. p, Jeffer-
son City, Mo.
]. P. Moffett, G. King, Sedalia, Mo.
S. A. May, G. Scribe, st. Louis, Mo,
Chas. Griggsby, G. Treas, Liberty,
Mo.
e. S. Baker, G. Secretary, Kansas
City, Mo.
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OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMAND
cry, K. T.
Missouri and Jurisdiction
1918.

Missouri and Jurisdiction
1918.
W. G. Mosely, r. E. e. c., Kansas
City, Mo.
]. w. Beard, V. E. G. c., st. Louis,
Mo.
G ". Lewis, e. G. G., st. Louis, Mo.
c. Brassfield, E. G., Captain Cen
eral, Kansas City, Mo.
w. A. Ashle.j E. G. P, St. Louis,
Mo.
]. H. Kenner, E. G., Treasurer, Mar
shall, Mo.
J.. T. Cannon, E. G., Recorder, st.
Louis, Mo.
George A. Johnson, E. G.. S. W.
Kansas City, Mo.
Benjamin F. Graves, E. G. J. w, st.
Joseph, Nc.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-17
TO PROCEED WITH
CONCRETE SHIpg%

Washington, May 16-The shipElimE
board has decided to proceed iTnarks.-
diately on large scale with aFse.
building of concrete ships and VIII Izs-
crease the program out of the apg,1xv-
priation of three and one-quarter BIZ
lion dollars which has been asked Eesr
the next fiscal year.
Eighteen concrete ships, aggrcgxe>
ing l17,500 tons, have been contrarz-
ed for. 1t was announced today tkas
So other concrete vessels at a gosa
of about $42,250OOO will be ordered
as soon as sites for the four nex
government yards are chosen.
Virtually all of the new ships w7gg
be $500 tons and many of tfe1rs vziIs'
be tankers for the oil trade. UrgRmas
need for ships is felt nowhere mxxx=.
severely at the present time tiazR az9
the lack of tank steamers for caEry-
ing fuel oil to Atlantic ports for Sing
ment to the interior
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-17

+ LONDON, May 1.-THE Belgians
have taken over the line as far as Pill
ken, three miles north of Ypres.
Kaiser Wilhelm is reported on the
western front supervising the prep
arations for the next German attack.
The American navy has been in
creased from three hundred to a
thousand ships, including four hun
dred and fifty destroyers, two hun
dred and fifty of them being the fast
est and most efficient in the world.
Judge Wadhams, of New York,
told the League Sf Nations Society
that Germany was preparing an
agreement with Austria and Bulgaria
for assistance in the German offensive
on the western front.
American troops have arrived in
northern France in sector battlefront
controlled by the British.
The Prince of Wales has been pro-
NOTED to be Major of the British
army.
Because of the decreasing birth
rate the German government is be-
! 3 urged to compel marriage for all
y aching the age of twenty and to
punish the childless.