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1001 Our Special Rate The Sun Goes to 36 States and Your Friends Canada. Relatives Getting Are and It? The Kangag City VOLUME IX. NUMBER 19. THE BALL ROOM THE ROAD TO RUIN Powerful Sermon by Doctor Robert Mitchell, of Lexington, on the Evils on Dancing. "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Gal.

5:24. In regeneration a contract was made between the individual and God, that if He, for Christ's sake, would pardon him, he would give himself to the services of His Son, and follow Him throughout life. In other words, the crucfixion of the flesh, with its passions and lusts, began regeneration, and the process must continue as long as he lives. Before the regenerating process 0c- curs, the flesh has undisputed ascendency. Regeneration takes the ascendency from the flesh, and gves it to the spirit.

Here the "old man" and the "new man" are brought into collision. The flesh wars against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. The conflict continues as long as the Christian is in the body. Holiness opposes sin. The renewal of the heart creates a love of holiness, and originates the principle of holiness.

In the renovation of the heart, holiness begins its opposition to sin, and there is truly a fight before the latter is subdued by the former. In this conflict it is not only necessary to crucify the flesh with its affections and lusts, but to resinst the devil, and to assume a position antag onistic to the world. The Soldier-Christian is the object of Satan's implacable malice. Every nch of his way heavenward is disputed by the enemy of our souls, who assumes various forms, and is sometimes transformed nto an angel of light. The world is a foe to the Christian.

How fascinating its splendors! How seductive, its pleasures! How alluring its honors! How attractive its riches! Well do we this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God?" No! lit is no friend, but an enemy. Strenuous effort is requisite to live above the contaminatng influences of the world, but this must be done by Christian. Let us consider, for a moment, one of the most seductive pleasures of the age, which contaminates and ruins Christian character. The Dance. On this anniversary occasion, 1 I know of no subject that could more fitting.

ly be brought before the people, in order to develop a glorious church capable of saving a lost and ruined world. Contrast Between the Dance Today and In Bible Times. In Bible times, religious services were attended with dancing. It was a part of religious exercises, but tirely different from those of today. The reason they were different was that the occasion and purposes were different.

Then it was to worship and rejoce before God. Now it is to be a means of passing the time and of human enjoyment. Then the men danced by themselves, and the women by themselves. Now they dance together. From all that we can learn in literature and ancient art, friezes and frescoes, these dances were, not with any embracing.

Those of today are. Those dances were attended with singing, and those who danced played also on harps and instruments of music. Those dances were not attended with the drinking of strong drinks. Most of those or today are. The Dance is Increasingly Lustful.

The dance becomes more and more lustful as the years pass. The time was when the quadrille was popular. It was a sort of a square dance, was done mostly by marching and changing partners, keeping time of course with the music. This was not lustful enough, so the waltz was introduced. Then came the twostep.

After awhile these got to be too tame, and they ushered in the tango, the turkey trot, and others equally shameful. Such dances as these in olden times preceded the days of the decadence of a nation. While the dance, is increasingly lustful, of course this does not apply to all persons. There are no doubt, a few persons who are sincere when they say, that it does not affect them, and that they are just as chaste and pure when they go from the ball room as before. But the Apostle Paul says, "Be not deceived; evil conpanionships corrupt good morals." I believe what he says in to the testimony of the preference, otherwise, because he speaks the oracles of God.

The modern dance provides for and permits certain liberties and familiarities which would nowhere else be tolerated by decent, people. The young girl goes from her home and under the "law of liberty," places herself in a position with the man with whom she dances whch permits familiarties of touch and contact, that would be regarded as indecent under any other circumstances. Do you not know, my friends, that many a man whose lusts have gone forth seeking to invade a certain woman's sanction of honor, has deliberataly planned to reach her through the ball room? For the reason when she has become familiar with him on the ball room, it is not very likely that she will repulse his advances off of the ball room, and he knows that. Think of your sweet chaste daughter, laying her head upon the shoulders of a man, not her husband, placing her breast against his, and allowing him to encircle her waist with his arm, placing his foot between hers, and clasp her hand in his. The very attitude of the parties suggests impurity.

This contact of the sexes is calculated to enkindle the hellish fires that slumber in human nature. These fires no amount of culture can obliterate, and the very costume worn on the ball room, is a bellows fanning them into a flame. Now what is the secret of the power of the dance over individuals? It is the closeness of the personal contact. of the sexes, which outside of the dance hall, society itself would not tolerate for a moment. The dance is the only society amusement that would not live a month, if the legislature of the state would enact a law prohibiting men and WOmen dancing together, Why, a girl soon tires dancing with her brother, and vice versa.

I have testimonies of clergymen, fathers, mothers, and exdancing masters themselves, that three-fourths of the fallen women of this country started the downward way as a result of the dance hall. The attitude of the Christian is to crucify the "affections and lusts" of the flesh by starving them to death. He realizes that to feed them means to strengthen them and weaken the power of the Spirit. Therefore, it is the duty of everyone born of God, "to abstain from all appearance of evil." HERMAN KINSLER attel Loan Agent. Mr.

Kinaler is one of the shrewdprosperous business men of the race in this a bit of valuable City real He is a Master ent time being Senior Warden of Rone Lodge No. 25 popular among his brethren. KANSAS CITY, God and the Church Forbid It. I protest solemnly against the dance, and I do it reverently for the same reason that I protest against drunkenness, and gambling, and lying on do your neighbors, because God and the church forbid them. Everyone of the largest and most respected religious bodies on the face of the earth have registered in their articles of faith, and in the statement of the church leaders, their solemn protests against the dance, and regard it as an evil.

As the anniversary occasion es and the church resumes her ward march towards the Judgment, let each member, young and old, see to it that his heart and life are brought and kept under the control of the Spirit. If it should please the Lord to call us before another anniversary let Him find us watching and waiting for Him. I urge upon you not to be found any place you would not like to die. If you would like to die on the ball room, in the saloon, or in a house shame, go on your way; if not, come out from the world, and God will receive you, REROUTING VINE STREET CARS. A burch of crabid, disgruntled North-enders who have made what little money they have from Negro patronage are alleged to be using all the means at their command to secure a rerouting of the Vine street cars which go out Independence avenue and serve a territory largely populated by Colored people and urging, instead, the Sunset Hill cars be sent that way, so that they may have an opportunity of rubbing up against the aristocracy of the South Side (whatever good that will do them) instead of being brought in contact with the horny-handed but honest laboring element of both races in this city.

These alleged "boosters" have no care for the inconvenience to which they put the Negro patrons of the South and North Side, who being largely a laboring class, must necessarily get to their places of employment early and on time but rather to seek their own selfish ends by trying to build up their territory on racial prejudice and snobbery. Will the city authorities or the Metropolitan Street Railroad fall for such petty, niggardly conduct as this? Very little consideration is paid to Negro patrons anyhow by the Kansas City Railways system and yet when it was seeking a renewal of its franchise, its most loyal and consistent supporters were among the hard working, honest-thinking Colored people of this city. If you're going to reroute the Vine street cars so that the patrons of the territory it serves cannot get down town for an hour or two then take them off altogether or give its patrons a SQUARE DEAL. MRS. J.

R. A. CROSSLAND DEAD. Mrs. J.

R. A. Crossland, wife of the distinguished ex-Minister to Liberia, one of St. Joseph's most prominent physicians, died at the family residence last Sunday and was buried last. Tuesday.

Mrs. Crossland was formerly Miss Laura Pearson, one of the most popular and efficient teachers in this state. The Sun and its entire force extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family in this hour of sorrow. DR. M.

O. RICKETTS A letter received by the Editor conveys the sad intelligence of the dangerous illness of Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts, of St. Joseph, one of the most prominent men of the race.

Dr. Ricketts was formerly a member of the Nebraska Legislature and is a past Master of the Masonic fraternity of this jurisdiction and a man of exceptional ability. We hope for his recovery. MURDER AND SUICIDE. Lynn Maddox, a Negro residing at killed his wife, Mrs.

Romeo Maddox, then blew out his own brains, both shipped to Linneus, for burial. fair apparently was jealousy. 1511 East Eleventh street, shot and January 1st, at their residence and dying instantly. The bodies were The only cause for this horrible af- TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE. The Annual Tuskegee Negro Conterence will hold its 26th session at Tuskegee Institute Wednesday and Thursday, January 17 and 18.

Thousands from all sections of the country usually attend these conferences which are usually inspiring and educational. The Emancipation Day services under the auspices the Ministerial Alliance at the Ebenezer Church, 16th and Lydia avenue, January 1, were a delightful success being largely attended and an excellent program was rendered. Music was furnished by Ebenezer Choir and addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Sheafe of Los Angeles, Dr.

J. Ransom of Kansas City, Kansas, and Editor N. C. Crews. Rev.

Richard Davis was Master of Ceremonies, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1917. Lincoln High School Extension Monthly Free Musical Concert LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Nineteenth: and Tracy Sunday, January 7, 1917, 3:15 p. m. KNIGHT TEMPLAR BAND (Maj. N.

Clark Smith, conductor.) Assisted by Argentine Male Quartet, Mr. Massey, Clarinetist; Mr. Jas. Anderson, Basso, and Mr. Chas.

F. Watts, Violinist. PROGRAM. 1. March, "Veni, Vidi, Hall 2.

Selection, from Gounod 3. "Mighty Lak a 4. Toreadore's Song, from "Carmen' Bizet (Mr. Jas. A.

Anderson, basso; Mrs. Bacote, Accompanist) 5. Spanish Serenade. Allen 6. "Humeresque" (Swanee River Dvorake 7.

Cornet Solo, "The Nevin Washington.) 8. Quartet, "Gay Hearts' (Dr. Porter Davis, Mr. Robert Watson, Mr. Zebbie Macy Johnson, Mr.

Elmer Jackson; Mrs. Ophelia Jackson, Directress, Argentine.) 9. Tone Poem, "Roses and Memories' 10. Clarinet Selected (Mi, H. D.

Massey.) 11. Violin Solo: (a) Zigeurnerwe Op. 20, Pablo De Sarate. (b) "Gypsy Coleridge Taylor (Mr. Chas.

F. Watts; Mrs. Ophelia Jackson Accompanist.) 12. Spangled Band and Audience. J.

R. E. Lee, Principal. Maj. N.

Clark Smith, Director. The occupants of the Jackson County Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Men and Women will be the special guests at this concert. Our Colored citizens who own automobiles have kindly granted the use of their machines free for transportation from the County Home to the Lincoln High School and return. COME-HEAR-OBEY REV. S.

S. JONES, D. President of the State Baptist Convention of Oklahoma, and VicePresident of the National Baptist Convention, will begin preaching at St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte, Monday evening, January St. Stephen's Baptist Church conducted an all-night Christmas Eve service which achieved a great victory spiritually and financially, Many prodigal sons returned home and sinners came forward pleading for mercy.

One of the old fashioned Southern meetings like your parents enjoyed will be conducted by Rev. S. S. Jones, of Oklahoma, who is the National Baptists' mystifying wonder, a biblical encyclopedia and a soul-stirring revivalist. A call is made to all denominations to help us in this battle against Satan.

Saints and sinners please hear the call. Come hear the gospel which will be so beautifully illustrated by this great Southern leader. -Rev, J. W. Hurse, D.

pastor. AN ODE TO ETHIOPIA'S MUSE. (By Charles A. Starks.) We have piled a mountain of eloquence against race prejudice; we have laid our claims for recognition by wonderful and great achievements; they thought to defile us, our enemies, by hampering lies and calumny; they would have annihilated us except for our strength and endurance; they would have held us back, but speed, even so, Oh Muse! for hand, therefore, thy sons and warm-hearted Ethiopia! ALLEN CHAPEL. ALLEN CHAPEL.

(BY DELIA H. MOZEE.) Rev. Scheate of Los Angeles, delivered two very uplifting sermons last Sunday morning evening He 18 an able speaker and many gained inspiration from his words. There two additions. Watch meeting Was largely attended and many out of town visitors were The Ladies Social Aid received many guests at their "Open House" New Years The City Hospital Club under the leadership of Jackman, are preparing to meet the OFFICER JOHN W.

WILLIAMS. OBITUARY. John Wesley Williams was born in Eufaula, February 10, 1870, died December 31, 1916, at 10:40 p. at the age of 46 years, 10 months and 21 days. He came to Kansas City in 1892, joined the Church in 1895.

He leaves two brothers, W. S. Parks and L. G. Parks, both of Kansas City, also an aunt, Elizabeth Charles, and an uncle, Madison Lomax, and a few cousins.

Just as the old year was closing out, and sealing up the history it had made during the three hundred and sixty-five Messenger days of its existence, the of Death came into the home of Office John Wesley Williams and summoned him to appear before the close fthe old year in the presence of God his creator. John W. Williams was one of the bravest, most gentlemanly and best liked officers, regardless of color, on the police force of Kansas City. He was a fine speciman of Negro manhood; physically he was more than six feet tall, straight as an arrow, athletic and well proportioned. He was a model citizen before his appointment as a police officer and continued as a model officer.

He was for four years before his appointment as a patrolman, a member of the fire department and was as popular there as upon the police force. As an officer, Mr. Williams was a terror to evil doers and friend to the unfortunate and needy. He was a member of the Christian church at Twenty-fourth and Woodland avenue; also a member of Amos Johnson lodge A. F.

M. Negro race in this city feels that" it has suffered an irreparable loss in the death of this brave and lovable officer. It was Officer Williams who captured the Negroes who assaulted a Mrs. Jackson (white) some seven years ago and the following story published in the of St. Louis by W.

G. Mosely as correspondent bespeaks the sentiment of the better element of Kansas City: "If there is a man of whom the Negroes of Kansas City should feel justly proud, that man is John Williams, police officer. It was his quick work that landed two ex-convicts with their two companions in a cell in No. 6, police station within less than an hour after a description had come to him over the Gamewell alarm. FRANCIS J.

GARRISON DEAD. Last Son of Abolitionist was 68 Years Old--Had Been Ailing-Publsher and Author Body Cremated at Newton--Active for Eqau Rrghts. Francis Jackson Garrison, the youngest, son of the late William Lloyd Garrison, died Monday at the age of sixty-eight years. Mr. Garrison, who was an author and publisher, was born Boston on Oct.

29, 1848. His To be exact when the officer pulled his box at 12:00 o'clock he received notice to be on the lookout for two holdups. At 12:55 he had the right men. Your correspondent was trudging home through the snow when the officer hailed him with the statement that he was headed in the same direction. He said: 'I am stalking four fellows, two of whom answer the description given of a pair who did piece work in the earlier part the Williams here followed them into Brown's restaurant and then into a cornor saloon.

The next morning the first thing I read in the Kansas City Star was the account of the capture of four Negroes by Officer Williams and the heinous crime two them had committed. Reybolds and Williams not satisfied with robbing Mrs. Jackson, of 2312 Park, had dragged her into a nearby lot when each in turn abused her according their own statement made to Officer Williams in a most brutal manner. But the story is old. The criminals have been tried convicted and are now waiting to have the death penalty pronounced upon them which Judge Latshaw will do Saturday morning." The Press Was Mild.

The newspapers of Kansas City told the story with the absence of exciting and inflammatory head lines. In fact it was only since the trial began. And in this matter the public. press has the everlasting appreciation of the Negroes of this Community for treating the matter in a manner that did not cause every self-respecting Negro to feel as mean and miserable as the culprit must feel himself. The funeral was held from the Christian Church of which he was a member at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon were conducted by Amos Johnson lodge Geo.

Thomas Worshipful Master and interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery Kansas City, Kansas, in the family burying ground. A large escort of Police Officers and Firemen led by the Knights Templars Band also. attended the funeral. Peace to his ashes; Rest to his soul. mother was Helen E.

(Benson) Garrison. He was graduated from the Boston Latin School in 1865 and afterward entered the publishing business and in his career he had ben connected with the Riverside Press and its alled publishing house, Houghton, Mifflin Company. As a writer, Mr. Garrison was the author of "Ann Phillips, Wife of Wendell Phillips," and he was joint author of "William Lloyd Garrison: His Life Told by His Children." (CUT THIS BLANK OUT, FILL IT IN AND MAIL OR SEND TO OUR OFFICE.I $1 GOOD Special ONLY DURING Rate JANUARY, Offer 1917 $1 The Kansas City Sun, Nelson C. Crews, Editor, 1803 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo.

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Give help in the Sunday school campaign. Prestdent James H. Crews is anxious to have teachers and friends at the meeting every Wednesday night at the Y. M. C.

Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Slating are the Hospital committee. Rev. Sheafe will preach next Sunday Prof.

Jackeon upon the reof many friends and members has kindly consented to repeat the Xmas morning services, Sunday at 7:45 P. M. That we value this excellent service can be shown only by coming ourselves and inducing our I I I I I neighbors and triends to do like wise..