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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
MASONIC.

The midnight services held by
the higher degrees of masonry
over the remains of deceased
devotees are very impressive
and proper, no doubt; but 1t
does appear improper that the
sorrowing family should be
dragged out to such services at
such hous, especially as the fu-
neral services are to be held up
on the following day to further
tax the exhausted energies of
the grief stricken ones. This
looks somewhat like a too Sc
we're endurance test and 1t ought
to be discontinued. There Is
no reason for the presence of
the family at these services and
they should be urged to stay
at home. There is too much
paganism about our funerals,
too much m%orbidity and sense
less demonstration.
Prominent and well-known
persons should of course lie in
state for a period prior to bur
ial and those who desire to look
upon them should be given an
opportunity, but the masons
should take a positive stand a
gainst the public exposure Of
the deceased at the time of the
funeral and especially the bar
barous practice of holding up
the mourning family for a pub
lie demonstration of their suffer-
ing. These things are horrible
and do not belong to a period
of progressive and enlighten-
ment.
Let us not delay the day OF
our emancipation from morbid
customs and approximations, but
let us hasten that sensible adj
yancement through which only
we may hope for thing that are
hikhest and best.
HEREFORD.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
AN OPEN LETTER TO MISSOURI
CLUB WOMEN, JEFFERSON
CITY, MO.

This is to inform the clubs that
the State Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs will in Lex
ington, Mo-. May 2S to 30, 1914, in.
stead Of Jefferson City, Mo-, June 1
and ?, 1914. AS the Grand Court Of
H. of ]. viii convene in Lexington the
same week and a large delegation of
women will be present. 1t has been de.
cided to hold the Federation at this
place in order to give the women an
opportunity to attend both meetings
for one railroad fare, etc.
It is hoped to have the largest dele.
CATION and the best meeting we have
ever had.
We are urging every club in the
state to send a delegate. Each club
should assist to make the Federation
a success A few of us can not dc
the work. We need the cooperation
of all the clubs.
The representation fee is five cents
per capita and a delegate for every
ten members.
We extend a cordial invitation to
all clubs to join that are not members.
Any organization desiring to join
shall make application to the CORE
spending secretary. If impossible to
send delegate, represent by letter.
We are to have an art exhibition
displaying the handiwork of our wo
men. Bring or send your work. Lei
ia oil 1Nfp hanHg IN pnalrn chic rnnaf
ing a success.
Friends are always welcome.
Let us all work for a state wide
federation. Let our slogan be ION tc
Lexington, Mo-, May 29 and 80, 1914
Mrs. Ida A. Walker, President Of
Missouri Federation of Colored Wo
mems Clubs.
Mrs. Mary E. Coins. Corresponding
Secretary, 712 East MoCarty street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
E KANSAS

Mrs. Joseph Collins and little daugh.
ter Kathryn May, and Mrs. Henry
Thornton and little daughter Cozetta,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Har.
rison Everett and Mrs. Edward Ever.
EFT Sunday in Quindaro, Kansas. -.
Mrs. Martha Alternately, the wife OF
Mr.. Frank Alternately, a resident OF
this city for about 80 years, died at
her home on College street Wednes,
day. Besides her husband she is sur.
yivided by a on, William -. Commun.
ion services will be held at the Pleas.
ant Valley Baptist church, Sunday
afternoon.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23


disposition and a sunny smile for
everyone. The groom is to be con
graduated in securing such an accom-
plished young lady for a wife. The
groom is a graduate of Western Uni
versity and holds a life certificate
from the Pittsburg Normal. He is
well known and has been the principal
of the Baxter Springs Colored School
for the past four years, The happy
couple were the recipients of many
presents. The groom gave his bride a
$500 piano as her wedding present
Prof. and Mrs. Yeager will reside this
summer at the residence of Prof. and
Mrs. King, who will be away on their
vacation, after which they will live
at Baxter.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
MoRERlX. MO.

First Annual Chautauqua of the A..
NJ. E. church started May 4 and con
tinued to Saturday night, the 18th.
Thursday nights program was rend-
cred by home talent, which consisted
of choruses, solos, and instrumental
music. Friday night was to have been
devoted to an address by Rev. j.
Sterling Moore of Huntsville, but on
account of illness he could not be
present. Saturday night was the best
of all the nights. The Yates String
Band with the assistance of some of
the very best talent of Moberly, gave
one of the grandest recitals that it
has been ours to hear for some time.
The singing and playing by the COM
pany from Yates brought long and
loud applause and the people of Mob
erly will welcome this company back
at any time. The graduating class of
Western Baptist College rendered a
splendid program at Pilgrim Rest
Baptist church on last Friday night to
a packed house. a.. Rev. J. K. Ponder
spent Sunday in Hardin helping Rev.
S. e. Boone. Rev. Spencer Robinson
filled the pulpit at Grand Chapel all
day in the absence of Rev. Ponder.
Services were good. -. Rev. Robinson
came to the city on last Saturday to
be with the musical company from
Yates, in which he took an active
part. He had been carrying on a re
vfval at Hardin for the last two week:
with much success, and will go t.
Lexington Junction this week. Hon
Nelson C. Crews, Grand Master o.
Masons and Mr.. Geo. w. K. Love
Grand Secretary of the same, were In
our city Saturday. These two grand
officers visited Western Star Lodge
No. "a, A. F. & A. M. The interest
and inspiration received from theil
visit will not be forgotten soon. The
Grand Master left the city feeling as
sured that the Grand Lodge would bt
properly cared for under the leader
ship of Worshipful Master D. P. I'll
mony.. Rev. F. ID. Avant closed tn,
revival at his church last Sunday will
a rousing ~meetingNall day. He ant
members are elated over the service
rendered by Sister Clark. .Lincolr
School will close on the 22nd the clos
ing exercises will be held at Gran
Chapel. There will be only one grad
uating this year, Mr.. Joseph Beverly
THE Ecclesiastical Alliance had {
good meeting last Tuesday morning
w. E. Boone led the Sunday Schoo
lesson and Rev. ]. A. Hurley delivered
a lecture on Moral Philosophy. Rev
j. E. Swancy will deliver a lecture OF
next Tuesday morning. Mr.. Geo
Bloomfield of st. Louis, Grand Higl
Priest of Missouri, was in the cit!
Tuesday on his annual visit to Sta
of Hope Chapter No. g.. He visited
Huntsville Chapter Wednesday nigh
MIR. Chas Black died last Sunda!
in Huntsville, and was buried Tues
day. He was a brother of Mr.. A. C
Black of this city Mr.. Simon Har
vey has been very sick at his HON,
near Roanoke, but is somewhat bet
ter at this writing. H.. The Joint SEES
sion of the U. B. fE.'s and the S. M
It's held at Paey's Hall Monday nigh
made arrangements for their annua
Thanksgiving sermon on the thirt
Sunday in June. Rev. w. B. Coleman
was selected to preach the sermon.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
MASONIC HoME-HANNIeAL, MO,

Everyone is welcome to the Home.
attracts the attention of all who pass
the premises. We are persuaded to
believe that half of the members of
the Masonic family do not know the
value of their holdings in the Masonic
Home. Corinthian Lodge No. 16,
through District Deputy A. r. Rohon.
presented the Home a siXty-pound pig
last week. Last fall we got in touch
with Brother Chas. P. Covington of
Louisiana, for some fruit trees and
shrubbery from the famous Stark
Bros. Nursery. Brother Covington
wrote US that he thought by spring he
could be the means of us getting what
we wanted. Several weeks ago we
received notice that a S70-pound box
was at the freight office for the Ma
about two hundred peach and apple
trees besides grape, raspberry, aspar-
agus, rhubarb and ornamental shrub
berry. We doff u hat to Brother Gov.
ington for the interest in behalf OF
the home. We have a Pelham's dam
why not a Covington orchard? The
Relief Board at it's last session or
dered considerable Improvement to be
made at the Home. Every dollar
spent on improvement only adds tc
the value of the place. The Matron
and Superintendent are always glad
to have the Grand Master and his
hustling Cabinet with them. We hope
this will be the banner year in regard
to the Masonic Home. We were in,
formed that a pig is forthcoming from
Kansas City, also from Canton and
Lagrange. W. H. DIXON, Supt.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
BONNER spRlnas kANsAs.

The annual sermon of the U. B. F
& S. M. T. will be preached by Rev
j. King at the A. M. E. church, Sun.
day, May 23rd, at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.
r. P. Brown of Morris, Kansas, was
in Bonner Springs visiting his sister
Mrs. A. Grear. Mr.. Thomas Coxton
was in Kansas City Friday to see ais
sick brother, Norbon Coxton, and SAID
that Norbon is doing nicely. :. Mrs
Sarah Wheeler, 80 yeers. departed
from this life Tuesday, May IL. She
was only i'll a week. Burial will be in
Butler, Mo. The funeral was held
May II. the Rev. J.. M. Gilbert oficiat
ing.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23
GREAT THINGS AT THE DELMoNIco.

That we III fairly approaching the DE Luxe" service in style
and quality must be acknowledged by the most conservative. The
recommendation to our business is the evident satisfaction OF our
customers which clearly shows that recent improvements made by
u s III duly appreciated. Aside from maintaining a high standard
in cafe service and an enlarged selection of Bakery Goods our Mu-
steal innovation has made the "hit" with the people. We are for
tunate in having Miss Cozetta Kingsberry, a local teacher, pianist
and singer of pleasing songs to entertain you while you eat. "Who
Knows" (y Dunbar), when the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold
and isle DHonour' are some of the favorites called for and fur
nshed from the repertoire of the young lady who, to say the least,
is a versatile entertainer While the clevertoned vhtroa watts out
selections Of every sort all the way from the ridiculous to the sub
lime Remember this is our standard service! Music on Sunday af-
ternoons and every evening. Read our weekly ad.
H. COMPTON, Prop,
Bell Phone, East 6lS. 1912 E. 18th st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-05-23

We arr now entering upon III sixth year in the Undertaking business
in Kansas City and we take this method Of expressing our deep apprecia-
ton of the confidence and respect that the many families have shown in
our efforts 20 please and our ability to render service by calling us into their
homes Of sending their loved ones to our parlors where they receive the
same tender caea as in the home. In the future as in the past, our time and
energy shall always be spent in properly preparing the body giving a k
preston to the face and restoring the life like appearance, for a body prop
ery prepared and buried in the most ordinary priced Casket leaves a better
impression with family and friends than a body poorly prepared and buried
in the most expensive Casket and we spare neither pains nor expense in
procuring the materials 81 necessary to obtain these results. We shall con-
tnue to render the same high class service in every case and our prices
Will be is low IS can be obtained any place for the san quality Of ma
terials used. We strive to be first in quality Of work, first in courteous ser
vice and first in reasonable prices.
The day book., 1914-04-11
identifies BODY AS HUSBANDS
THEN FINDS HIM HOME

Poor Billy-that's him" moaned
Mrs. William Karberg, 213S Hastings
street, and she tainted in an under
takers morgue today after Identify
ing the body of a street car victim
as that of her husband, a night
watchman.
The undertaken drove Mrs. Kar-
berg home When she arrived she
found Poor Billy" smoking a pipe
and reading a morning paper. The
body at the morgue still waits uni
Identified.
The day book., 1914-04-11
ToDAps HEALTHoGRAM.

An authority on the subject Of sleep
and it's .recreative powers make the
following suggestion and claim: "Cut
short the long, light sleep of the
morning hours and substitute short
sleep at some favorable time during
the work rk-day. Fifteen minutes sleep
after the heaviest work and the main
meal of the day will count more for
efficiency than five times Is minutes
of sleep in the morning"
The day book., 1914-04-11
LoUDERBAcK MYSTERY DEEPER

That cyanamide, poisonous
chemical used in the manufacture of
fertilizer, was found in the room of
De Lancy H. Louderback, millionaire
railroad builder, who died under mys-
terious circumstances Thursday
night, was the statement made by
Dr.. McNalIy, coroner's chemist, to-
day.
The day book., 1914-04-11


INQUISITIVE
BY Jim Nance.
'Tis queer how things run
And how life is made up:
There is many a slip,
Twixt the lip and the cup.
For instance, in answer
To Reader" who writes:
"On things which> are puzzling,
Please turn on the light"
He wants to know if / ever saw a
composer who could direct-a direc-
tor who could compose dramatist
who, could read his own playa
songster who could sing his own song
IA dramatic critic who could write
a play or playwright who could
make a curtain speech.
That's slicker-quite "a Sticker.
Who the dickens ever knows
If man who does composing
Can do else than just compose?
You can't prove it, not by me-.
Some one wiser you must see.
In fact, goodness, only knows
If director can compose.
And about a dramatist
Here's an answer, pray thee list:
He SHOULD know how to read his
play,
Whether he does, l cannot say.
Folks who, as a business pick
Song writing as their choice,
And can't sing their melody,
Are those who have no voice.
There are SO many plays today
On stage and on the shelf
That critic is too busy
To write some plays himself.
A playwright is usually fused.
Applause makes his OF head whiz.
But whether he can make a speech
Depends on who he is.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
FOR CONGRESS
Martinsburg Dentist is Chosen
to Run by Socialist Refer
endum Primary"

DR.. 3. L. Smith, well known
Martinsburg dentist, has been nott-
fed by e. b. Kintzer, of Clarksburg,
state secretary OF the Socialist party
Of West Virginia. that he has been
elected by referendum primary to
represent his party in the congress
sional race in the Second district
at the general election to. be held this
fall.
DR.. Smith is state chairman Of the
Socialist party. He was formerly a
Democrat, but has for some years
been an active worker in the new
party. He opened his campaign yes
terday at Harper's Ferry with an adj
dress in the opera house, and at the
same time local with membership
Of twenty-five was formed. He pre-
diets a big increase in, the Socialist
vote at the coming November cleo
ton. He says, while he expects to
conduct vigorous campaign. he will
not let 1t interfere with his lucrative
dental practice, which he has been
gradually building up for the last If
teen years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
POLICE FORCE
Cut Three Menby Mayors Or
der-Sergeant Howe and
Donahue and Shope Go.

Desk Sergeant John Howe and Pa
trolmen U. G.. Shope and A. NJ. DON
ahue were cut of the city police de-
partment by an executive order IS
sued by Mayor VIII 81. Cole Tuesday
morning. The reason given was that
there was nothing for the men to do,
there having been a scarcity of VIOLA
tors of the law since the going intn
effect Of the prohibition amendment.
Today will be the last day the three
men will see in the service.
With today Sergeant Howe will
end nearly quarter of century
spent in the police department Of the
city. For three years he served as
chief. On August / last he was APP
pointed desk sergeant
Patrolman shope has been con-
nected with the police department
for about three years. Patrolman
Donahue had been on the force only
q few months.
With the doing away with the desk
sergeant there will be no one ON duty
at the station at all times to answer
telephone calls and attend to other
business. but Chief Brooks announced
that he would make arrangements to
spend more Of his time at the sta
idon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
ME- MBEIR
RE SIGNS PI ACE
Congressman Med ermott Quits
the House on Strength of
Committee Reports
ON FEDERAL L0BBY PROBE
Minority Report Contains REQ
concentration for His ESpll-
sion as a Congressman.

WASHINGTON. July s21 Represent
.tatiye James T. McDermott, Of illinois,
today on the floor OF the House offered
his resignation TO take effect immedi7
ately. McDermott Is under charges IN
connection with the lobby invest
ton. McDermott, Democrat, repre-
senting a constituency which includes:
the stockyards district Of Chicago, was;
one Of the figures in the exposure of
Martin NJ. Mulhall star witness in the.
lobby Investigation. A majority re-
port Of the investigating Committee,
now ready to come before the House,
recommends that he be censursd with
officers Of the National Association Of
Manufacturers. A minority Il ,reuoff
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
ORNAMENTAL POLES
IN THE NEW ADDITION
Contracts Letby Mr.. Highland
to a Cincinnati Concern to
Furnish and Place Them.
CeciI n ~

Cecil B. Highland has placed an
order With the Electric Railway
Equipment Company, OF Cincinnati.
for a car load Of ornamental iron
poles for the new addition in East
Clarksburg, purchased from Senator
Cor. The poles purchased are the
finest on the market, and most up-to-
date, and will be used by the street
railway company and for. lighting
the streets, and all of the wooden
poles will be removed.
The new nitrogen lights which
have only been on the market for a
short time, will be used for lighting
the streets.
The work In this new addition is
progressing rapidly, and Contractor
Kelley, who is doing the paving and
grading, has large force of men
paving Buckhannon avenue, which
will be completed within a short time.
Part Of the concrete work has all
ready been finished, and Biddle
Brothers who have this large contract
will commence In full force on Mon
day. and expect to complete the curb
ing and sidewalks within thirty days.
George M. Osborne has been busy
for the past month taking up and re-
moving all water. lines which were
placed In the streets to the alleys. and
all this work will be completed With
In ten days. Mr.. Osborn Is well post
ed along this line. which insures tirst
class work.
Mr.. Highland win haye this proper
" ready for the market this fan. and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
FEDERAL VICTORY
In Baseball When Judge Va
Gates Injunction Restraining
Chase from Playing.
tnY AaaoeiA1rn .earsn

BUFFALO, July 21-Organized
baseball suffered a legal defeat today
when Justice Herbert Bissell granted
the motion to vacate the Injunction
secured by the Chicago American
League baseball club restraining Hal
Chase from playing with the Buffalo
Federal League club.
The lack OF mutual obligation in
the so-called ten day clause Of the
contract under which Chase was play
ing with the Chicago team, whereby
the club could terminate the contract
on ten, days notice while the player
was bound under several provisions Of
the national agreement formed the
basis Of the decision vacatfng the in
junction. That organized baseball Is
a violation OF the Sherman anti-trust
law was denied by Justice Bissell on
the ground that he cannot agree that
"the business Of baseball for profit Il
interstate trade or commerce. and
therefore subject to the provisions Of
the Sherman act.r The court held.
however, that 1t was monopoly Of
baseball business in contravention Of
the common law.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
new BUILDING
Is Being Occupied in the Mont
peiier Addition by Suffer
Roofing and CorniCe Co.

The Suffer Roofing and cornice
Company Is moving into its new
building in the Montpelier addition
from the old Hornor-Gaylord whole
sale grocery building there, which it
occupied temporarily since its plant
was destroyed, by IRE several months
ago. -er
The company,s new building Is two
stories high and is constructed Of
brick and stone: It has been
equipped with the latest machinery
and other equipment for all kinds Of
roof and cornice manufacturing The
concern is now better equipped than
ever to fill contracts. All the old
machinery and equipment were de-
stroyed or rendered useless in the
fire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-21
POPJLA TON or
COUNTRY GROWS
Increase the Last -Four Years
Brings Total Up to 7,000,
GOO More Than in 1910.

WASHINGTON, D.. c., July H.
In the issue OF July IL OF Science
some very interesting figures are Civ
en- as to the increase In population In
the United States during the last four
years. This is but a part, Of the on
ciAl bulletin issued by the census, bu=
reau. Official copies of which viii soon
be issued by William ]. Harris. dIrec-
tor Of the census bureau in the De-
partment of Commerce, These esff
mates of population are required pri-
marily for the use of the census bh-'
reau In calculating death rates and
per capita averages for years in which
an exact census is not taken.
Y 1t is based on the assumption thai
the increase in population each year,
since the census year in / 90 is equal
1910. 50
The estimate shows that there were
lO9,O21 1892 persons living within
the territories and states Of the Unit.
ed States, an increase, of more fhan
9 ,0O0. 900. during the last four years.
An estimate is also made Of the if-
crease in population by states, also
the percentage Of increase in popnla-
ton Of cities that had 5000 or more
inhabitants at the time OF the fhira
teenth census in 1910.
West virginia,s increase. is over
1000. The figures for 1910 show
population oil 1.221s11s 8, while Tor
1914 the estimate gives 1882 ;9I0.S
The arithmetfcal method. considered
the best for such computations. and.
by past experience, the most accurfte.
has been used to formulate the cal
cuIations Of the department.