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e; elect tips. He does not deny that
Re. has accepted lips, butt says they
~are forthcoming without any subtle
solicitation from him. He gained tins
by serving veil and pleasing and
saved money because ne MSS omitted
the gambling habit and lived tempe
ratel5s he says.
Amcng the recommendations treas
ured by the old negro IS one signed
by Jeremiah DUN, manager Of ths
Plank;n.on hoteL, winch shows that
Miles was head waiter there for thirty
years and during that tln-e missed
ullly two days. Other letters 1hic!i
praise the service. OF Miles, are from
the Dallas Club, Dallas, Tea, Jeifer-
son hctel, Peoria, ILL.,; GullJcr hv.si.
San Antonio, Tex; SAM Carlos hotel.
Feln:ocols, Fla. ard The oa- eay NOEL
Des M6ines, Iowa Macon tGa
Telegraph.
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HAS SERVED ALL PRESIDENTS
FROM GRANT TO ROOSEVELT

Lord high cup bearers and lord
high stewards to "kis majesty
the king" have little more expert
ence in attending personages of high
birth and breeding than John ]. Miles
negro head waiter at the Hotel Demp-
sey, aged "a, and known from
coast to coast--either by name or face
Ito tourists and patrons of the best
fiostelries. He has served, ali the presi-
dents of the United States from Ulys-
ses S. Grant to the late Theodore
Roosevelt, with the one exception of
President Garfield. He. has served
princes, dukes, cards, lords and counts
of varying rank. His fayorftes among
sll the great men The has served with
food are the late Presidents Grover
Cleveland and William Mckinley. He
recalls having served Prince Henry,
Of Prussia, during his tour of the
United States some twenty years ago.
AL of these personages Miles wait
I'D upon in the Hotel Plankfnton,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Starting his career as hotel wait
er in The cid Alexandria hotel, Alex
andria, Va, Miles has held head
walters place in ten large hotels and
clubs in the United States and now
holds his=eleventh place as head wait
er at Hotel Dempsey. He treasures
letters Of recommendation from every
one of the ten employers, all of which
attest he knows how to 'walt." Every,
little detail OF the caterers art he has
mastered to point Of elegance, and
he schools the waiters under him IN
these Things. His eye catches every
dish as It comes from the Kitchen,
every napkin or spoon that falls TO
the floor, and the absence of amy de-
tail waiter might have neglected.
After the lunch hour is over, Miles
gathers the walters together and
gives them mild talk upon the event
of the day. Charles A. Gollder, man
ager of the Dempsey, says that be-
sides being instructive, the talk is in
teresting.
His Eye Catches Details
A dish was brought into the dining
room which lacked the proper ganish
ment. Miles eye fell upon it from a
distance and he stopped the waiter
with a nod and look. 'Take that
back to the Chef" he said in a polite
tone, sand get the chefs approval on
the way it is garnished." The dish was
returned in proper style for serving.
/, A napkin dropped from the table
and waiter picked it up and put it
back in its original place. Miles
temperament for proper serving suf-
fered a severe shock. That afternoon
he lined all the walters up and lect-
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red. them on that incident.

~ ~ Is ~ = ? Z - 3 - z. q.
ured, them on that Incident !;
@When iafiything drops from I;
table," he said, "it is .aoilea. Never pa't
it back. Get another in It's place.
.Another thing. I saw one of sou
take, a pitcher Of. creaon Whi1lt md
been left by a guest and use, it at
your meal. That is not right. The
manager Ct this hotel, will feed you.
A pitcher, of left over cream Is a
small, thirrg, bait it is the small
things that count. II you take q small
thiny you viii begin later taking othen'
things-tten yuuW be fl trouble"
Miles has. the features Of q think
ier, keen brown eye andia high, bold
head. He used good English, speaks
softly and, distinctly. Many head WaM
els slap their hands u make a noise
within MEMS, c;tfd 10 attract attention
Of walters under chem. Mlles grcvel
permits himself TO 30 these things.
He argues THAI noises Of THAT kind
distract tine guests from enjoyment Of
their meals. He sig1lsils iis walters
With d look and a ned, trains them TO
wa5ch HIM, and after once he has
trained waiter to his liking lie keeps
that waiter employed as long as lie
wishes TO stay and do MS duty. He
has son whom lie Trai1Ied nov hold
ing head walters place at tne Houses
hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas. Many
other negro head waltels in large
EASTERN hotels received ihcig ia9in.
l,tg from Mics
He Liked Cleveland Best
"WlGcfr of the presidents yot. have.
served did Jou like Sha baSfi = T,iileS
was asked.
president Cleveland Ire replied.
II liked him because Ire was SO frank
about everything. l liked President
Mckinley next be7autse he 5Ta@ 80
fair and square and sub al2 al
round good man.
Miles is worth about 5000
money which he has saved during tlle
past twenty years. He OWNS land III
st. Cloud, Fla, Batavia and Chicago,
ILL.,, and some Oklahoma OIL land. He
declares that ne never been an all
vocate of tipping, especially OF Tire
waiter using tricks and nannerisln
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ned beneath the automobile of Mr..
Angle when The machine r. which
the party we're tra57eling 10. nagers-
town plunged 9,e- 4 bridge nh. ?
stream near Berkeley. One .of Tie
fron5 1Tfeals eaola off and caused
the acciden5. All -ve~a thco-7n mic
-.he water ard, 2eTerell chi ar
bruised. Tie Iler e.,tricatol them
selves AMI pRliod Mrs. Wet a2d
Miss Ritclli> frcrn inier The car.
AZ w=r2 taken t. H-iIliam.porG.
@heIc Dr., Z. s. Richardson dtc@-ct!
their int..:or
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tells you how 70 become healthy
remain so; what business you are
adapted for when and whom you will
marry settles and ep,ains love affairs
and family troubles; reuniSes the sep
arateG. Does everything seem 30 50
wrong and has fortune never smiled
upon you?, Has your life been empty?
Do rot despair as you can yet learn
the true road to success and happiness
for both await you if you will only
'ircw how when and where to lind
them which will be revealed to you.
She tells you what you have done and
what you are doing now and what you
are going to do. All told without ask
ing a single question. She has helped
others, why not you?
No matter what may be your an
bition, hope or fears, she guarantees
to help you. Are you in trouble? Dc
you find the one you have bestowed
your trust and affection upon actin
cool and Indifferent, toward you? She
vii remove al obstacles and tell
how to win and hold the one YOU 6
sire. She guarantees satisfaction or M
charge.
Reading SLIGO
Located COS King Street
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AUTO rLUNGEs INTO STREAM

Paliy Of Tcur Gets Duckins Iii a..
cident Near HagerstHMn
:; Adgerstown, AID, Oct. Il, w.
Harry Angle. HaseI5towz, NJ. anN
Mrs. Edward West and Miss A.
Rit:llic, Front Regal, "a ,.cro pin.
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NLadalnNevada
Gifted PaIn;sti and CIalEvoFant

Sac does not tell
things TO please
ycu, but reads your
hand just IS il in
dicates, from the
cradle to the grave;
: tells every person
!. what steps IN life
to take to better
themselves; what
part OF the coun-
try is best for them
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
ST. JOHN A. NJ. E. CHURCH.

Services az 81. John were well at
tended. The Sunday School was held
at the usual hour. The pastor, Rev.
]. c. Bell, preached a very inspiring
sermon, which was enjoyed by all.
There were many visitors in the at
dience - Mr.. Stevens of Hannibal,
Mo. Mrs. Maggie Woods of Bates
vile, Ark, who returned to her home
Sunday evening; Mrs. Townsend of
Kansas City, Mo, Mr.. Brown of Kan
sas City, Mo. Sunday was the pas
tors birthday. He was surprised be-
fore the closing of the morning ser
vices by Mrs. l.. Payne, presenting
to him on behalf of the members and
friends of st. John a purse of money
and many other kind tokens. He
wishes to thank one and all who con-
tributed to the same. The pastor.
his wife and quite a number of others
attended the Quarterly Meeting Sun
day afternoon at Bethel A. NJ. E.
Church. We heard a fine sermon and
a good collection was taken. The
pastor is getting ready for Conference
and is expecting every member and
friend to help his raise his Dollar
Money. We thank the Lord that some
have paid their Dollar Money already
and know the others will do likewise.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend our services.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
VINE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH.

All services we're we'll attended with
one addition. 80. Mrs. Bertha Gum of
Salisbury, Mo-, is visiting u city and
is the guest of Mrs. NJ. E. Miller. We
hope her a pleasant visit to our City
and hope she will come again. Mr..
D. Beasley is going to High School
in Indianapolis. Ind. We wish him
success The B. Y. p. U. was well
attended and had two distinguished
visitors, Mr.. A. Box of Vine St, and
Mr.. Smith of Highland Ave. Baptist
Church. Both of the gentlemen made
fine talks. We hope they will visit us
again in the near future. Miss Helen
Floyd Sec'y. of our Sunday School is
visiting in Chicago. We hope she will
have a nice visit. -. Miss Davis Reita
Novel, 1902 Flora Ave, has been the
pianist during the time Mrs. A. I.
Moore has been taking her vacation.
The choir was cry much pleased
with her labor and extend their thanks
to her for her faithfulness. Her name
shall ever live in our choir as a must
clan and a songster Don't forget
the Association will convene Sept. 25th
and 26th. at Rev. A. A. Banks Church
54th and Kansas Ave. Every person
is invited to attend. Watch papers fol-
program.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13

cred by the minister, DR.. VIM. II.
Thomas, whose subject was, "A Great
Motive or a Great Life His text,
Romans TIA. In the evening he
preached upon What Jesus Christ
Refused to Do" Everyone enjoyed the
services all the more because the
mortgage debt which has hung like
a pail over Allen for many years had
been wiped out. Now that the
Southwest Missouri Annual Conference
will be held in Allen Chapel begin
ming Wednesday morning, October s.,
steps are being taken by the ladies of
the church preparatory for its enter
tainment by giving an indoor affair
at the church the admission to which
will be Csc. 1t is hoped that it Will
be received with a ready response by
members and friends alike. For Allen
Chapel is proud Of it's friends who
rally to its aid in every emergency. q.
we are glad to welcome home Prof.
r. G. Jackson, our organist and di-
rector, who with his wife has been
spending his vacation IN Los Angeles,
] Ndllls . . . hS lodo duAAAAaA ~ =
getting busy. They must raise their
| Conference Claims, heretofore they
have been exerting their energies to-
ward liquidating the church indebted
ness -. Sunday, September 81, will be
our Fourth and last Quarterly Meet
ing. We wish to make it the Victory
Quarterly Meeting for Allen Chapel.
DR.. ]. F. Griffen of the First Church
of Kansas City, Kans., will preach the
Communion Sermno. The Auxiliary
Stewardesses will serve dinner in the
lecture ROOF for those who do not
wish to go home after the morning
service. Dollar money is beginning
to roll in. We anticipate its being
paid more readily this yea than ever
before -. Allen Chapel is verv deep
ly grieved to hear of the continued i'll
ness of our beloved Presiding Elder,
Rev. A. A. Gilbert, for whom we are
praying. We invite each and everyone
to share our church nome.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13

By Mrs. Ona B. Wilson.

Sunday was a wide-awake day at
Ebenezer. Rev. w. T. Osborne
preached two wonderful sermons. Sun
day morning; six came forward and
united with the church, two Of the
number had received the spirit while
listening to the pastors sermon. 9.
Sunday School was we'll attended and
the Missionary program was the best
this summer. Ebenezer has for its
Sunday School superintendent, a
woman that is inspiring and energetic
and gives forth the best IN the per-
son of Mrs. Anna Roberts. Mrs. w.
T. Osborne is being deliberately enter
tanned in Chicago and We know she
will have many good ,hings to tell
us when she comes home. Private
]. Taylor Of Pittsburg, Kar3, was the
house guest of Mrs. Emma Lee Slaons.
Mrs. Ella Griffin entertained the
Art Circle Thursday afternoon. The
Art Circle is rapidly gaining its lead
ership under the direction of Mrs.
Bessie Mason the President. Mrs.
Make and grandchildren, Miss Mamie
and Master Leroy are home again af-
ter a splendid visit in the South.
The Osborne Brotherhood claims the
leadership of the social activities of
the church. Misses Gladys Smith
and Irene Burns are visiting relatives
in Kansas City, Kas, this week. .
Miss Ruth Ross entertained the Jun.
Tor Art Circle at her residence, 1900
E. 10Th st. -. The Junior Art and Miss
sionary Circle had for their guest,
Mrs. Bertha Gum of Salisbury, No,
and an energetic worker of Forest
Green Baptist Church. Mrs. Anna
Roberts visited st. John A. NJ. E
Church, Omaha. Neb., and spoke tc
the Sunday School On the subject
Lofty Purposes" of which mucf
praise was given her. Mrs. Wells
Missionary President of the Mite Sc
ciety, was a visitor at the Missionar.
program Sunday at Ebenezer, and tn
way she addressed her hearer
brought forth much glorious comment
THE Deaconess Board is idoini
very commendable work financial.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13

attendance was 1000. The evening
services were devoted to testimonials
of Gods love and goodness to us and
also the Lords Supper which was
taken in remembrance of Him whose
body was broken and whose blood was
shed for the remission of our sins,
During the day there we're ten addi-
tons. Those who attended Prayer
Meeting and the Community Chorus
enjoyed a spiritual service. The at
tendance at Prayer Meeting was
Lightweight The b. Y. p. U. Choral
Glass donate Mrs. Reeves five dol
lars in cash in appreciation Of the ex-
cellent service she is rendering so ef-
ficiently in developing the talent CT
the members of the Choral Class and
for helping the B. Y. P. L. and COM
munity in general. -. This church is
now conducting a Rally to raise funds
to fill our coal bins for the approach
ing winter months If you wish to
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
ST. JAMES A. NJ. E. ZION CHURCH

DR.. J. W. Wood, Secretary Of For
eign Missions of the A. NJ. E. Zion
Church, preached excellent sermons
morning and evening last Sunday,
concluding a series of illustrated SER
mons and lectures which had been
given last week. Nothing has come to
US that has been so profitable, so
helpful. as DR.. Woods picture lee
lures. DR.. Wood made many friends
here. Few people here are aware
that DR.. Wood has done more than
any other man to extend the sphere
of Methodist Missions in West Afri-
ca. 1t is freely predicted that the
next General Conference will elect
DIR. Wood as Bishop. So. Next Sunday
is Quarterly Meeting day at st. James.
Presiding Elder Alstock Of st. Louis
will preach at the morning services.
Communion at $3.50 p. m. Our friends
are invited to worship with us Sun
day. A great Union Meeting at $3.50
p. m.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
TWIN CITY BAPTIST YOUNG MIN
lsTERs' ALLIANCE.

The Alliance met Monday night,
September 8, in their regular meeting
at the Friendship Church, 18th and
Tracy, after devotional service. The
meeting was declared by the Vice
President, Rev. B. c. Cosby, opened
for business. Some particular bust
ness was transacted, then all present
enjoyed a very interesting religious
service. Scripture reading by Brother
R. NJ. Burnside, prayer by Rev. P. L.
Jones, then a very instructive sermon
by Brother ]. P. Harper; subject
christian Love" The program com.
mittee has arranged for Monday night
September Is, a lovely musical pro
gram with some of the best talent
from the various churches. Don't fail
TO be present at Friendship Baptist
Church, 18th and Tracy. Rev. S. c.
Doyle, pastor. Meet the Ladies' Art
and Educational Club every Friday
night at 21st and Flora. Mrs. ]. c.
Patten, instructor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
BETHEL A. NJ. E. U

Sunday was a red letter day in
Bethel long before the hour arrived
for service the people began to pour
in. Pastor Dawson used as a text
Luke 10. 10. Occupy till I come. The
sermon was filled with information
and the people seemed to receive 1t
with joy, at the conclusion of the
sermon one united with the church.
80. Sunday was the occasion of the
fourth and last quarterly conference
for this conference year; in the after
noon Rev. H. L. Boulder, pastor of the
G. NJ. f. Church, Kansas City, Kan
sas, preached the sermon and suffice
1t to say, 1t was one of the most in
spring ermons listened to for many
days. All who heard it were made to
rejoice. -. Rev. Washington from Ar
evening hour to the delight of all who
heard him, thus ended one Of the most
pleasant conference It has been ours
to enjoy. On the Doth of this month
the Melford Band will give a Sacred
Band concert for the Benefit of Bethel
Church. Tickets are already out for
this occasion, to miss it is to miss
6 treat. Come one. come all and en-
joy the greatest entertainment of the
season. This band is composed of
fifty three pieces and they are all ex-
pected to be present. The Strangers
Club reported $41.5O Sunday afternoon.
this being the largest amount that
ever was reported by any Club in the
church at a quarterly meeting. Mrs.
Gertrude Hickman is the president.
Much praise to those who helped.
The choir under the management of
Mr.. William Melfod is progressing
nicely. 1t is quite inspiring to listen
to them sing. 80. The Endeavor under
the management of Mr.. Irving Smith
is taking on new life and is destined
to do great work. u. Sunday is mems
day at the church and the program
will be in the hands of the men; the
question is. will the men do as we'll
as the women?.. Don't forget the
great entertainment on Monday night
September goth by Melford Band for
the benefit of the church. Bethel
is the place where visitors are made
to feel at home. If you are in the
city and want to enjoy a real good
service, ONE to Bethel.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
A GREAT LEADER GONE.

Rev. Albert Alexander Gilbert, the
o Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gilbert
born in Cooper County, Mo-, 1857
being at the time Of his death e2 years
Of age. From early boyhood to his
entrance itno the ministry along with
many associates now active in the
Missouri Conferences, his was a very
positive nature. Our acquaintance
with him as pastor and presiding ell
der gave US an opportunity to know
Of his open, frank and christian dis
position in the adjustment of all ques-
tions that arose. He was one Of the
most open-hearted and least %resentful
ministers we ever knew. In the social
circle, DR.. Gilbert was always in de-
nand and much sought after, because
Of his genial manner and intensely
interesting conversation. Being Of an
agreeable nature, ne wa loved by his
relatives and friends. His devoted
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
WARD CHAPEL.
Rev. j. +. Sage. Pastor.

S's - DOoNt ~SNSA
Sunday was a grand day at Ward
Chapel. The services we're glorious
in interest and attendance. Every
body enjoyed the general class in the
morning services. There was n ad-
dition to the church. Mrs. Lula
Chester worshipped with us Sunday
morning and spoke to us on behalf of
her great work she is doing for the
upbuilding of the church and race.
Rev. Newman was with us and gave
some interesting remarks. Collections
Sunday were fine. Next Sunday is
Trustee day and we expect to have a
great time. -. Sunday School is doing
fine and growing rapidly 90. The En-
deavor is doing great work and each
Sunday the attendance is enlarged and
the credit is due Mr.. Davis "a young
man always willing and anxious to
help in Gods house. The pastor
preached at the evening services and
the spiritual tide was high and there
was much comment on the sermon
It is needless to say we are proud of
our choir and on the 23rd they will
render a musical at the church. Every
body is invited. We have voices that
are we'll trained and that we feel
proud Of. -. Mrs. Skinner is improving
at this writing. Miss Edith Barrett
of Carthage, Mo, on returning from
points in Kansas and Oklahoma spent
the week end with Mrs. Fred Webb
and Mrs. Jenkins .... Mrs. Lucy Had.
ley is able to be out again. We wei.
come strangers looking for a church
to worship in to come to Ward Chapel
THE Triumphing of the Wicked
Is Short"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
GALlLEE BAPTIST CHURCH.
18th and Highland.

Sunday School at $50, was very
good and well attended. ... AT 11:O0
a m, Reverend Jackson preached
from the 4th verse. 1t was very good.
Everyone enjoyed it. AT 6 p. m.
the B. Y. P. U. was well attended. . . ..
Reverend Norfleet wishes to meet all
the members Monday night. Rev.
L. Michum preached Sunday night at
900 p. m, from Mark 4 Chapter and
36th verse. Text, stay On Board
1t was very good. Every body enjoyed
It.. . The members of the Star Light
Band would like to have the co-opera,
ton of the members.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
. t In q @ In u r G In q s.

held their regular business meeting
last Wednesday. 1t was we'll attended.
Splendid reports were given by the
chairman of the various standing COM
mittees. Mrs. Borland, our general
secretary. who succeeds Miss Vance
vas present. Also Mrs. Lyman, Chair
nan Of our branch and two other
Pledges to the Blue Triangle League
may be paid any time at the Blue Tri-
angle Headquarters, 1924 Paseo. For
the month of August $3.50 was re-
ceiyed.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13

under the leadership Of its president,
Mrs. Lulo Bradley, assisted by the
faithful Mrs. Anna Grady and others.
... The U. w. S. Club was entertain
ed by Mrs. S. p. Lowden, END and
Tracy, Friday morning. .. The Senior
Stewardess Board was entertained by
Mrs. Sarah Rucker, 1912 East 18th.
.... Willing Workers Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Minnie Walton,
2420 Flora, Thursday afternoon. D..
Mrs. Ethel Williams has moved into
her beautiful residence at 211S East
18th.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
BLUE TRIANGLE LEAGUE.

Vesper services will be held Sun
da Sept. 14th at Paseo Y. NJ. c. A. at
4 p. NJ. Following Jesus Christ
through the Work-a-day Week" will be
the topic for discussion. Reserve
Corps held their regular meetings last
week. The Girl Reserves are now
hemming their arm bands. They are
planning for a trip to Jesse James
Cave and a Halloween Party for Octo-
Der =. The Committee of Management
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-13
blue VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH.

All services we're very good and
well attended. Our Sunday school is
improving rapidly. Brother Valentine,
our superintendent is working very
hard to make our Rally a the
I'd Sunday in September. Our b. Y.
p. U. is still progressing, under the
leadership Of Mrs. Mary Williams. .
The b. Y. p. U. rendered an excellent
program. Music by Mary and Crys-
tina Desmuke, Duet by Alice Jackson
and Chilma Fleming. -. Mrs. Eliza
Parker of Higginsville visited her
daughter, Mrs. NJ. H. White. -. Little
Helen Jones, the piece of Mrs. Stew
art and Mrs. M. H. White visited in
~Centropolis this week. Mrs. Jack
son visited ~Centropolis and was the
guest of Mrs. Lizzie Tatum-