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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
COLONEL LEWIS OF INDIANA
DEAD,

On last Saturday, July II, death
claimed one of the most distinguished
men the Colored race in this country
has produced, in the pers on of Col.
James Lewis of New Orleans. From
his early manhood until his death he
was one of the most prominent Col
ored men in all activities touching his
race on the American continent. He
first gained national notice as COM
missioned officer in the Louisiana Ma
tive Guards, in which our fellow
townsman, Gov. p. B S. Pinchback,
also served. These troopers were
merged into what was afterwards
known as the Second Louisiana Regi-
ment of Colored Volunteers, and
fought in the desperate battle of Port
Huron, one of the bloody conflicts of
the Civil war Colonel Lewis took
part in this fight. After the war he
became leading figure in the poll
tics of his state. He attended all of
the National Conventions of the Re-
publican party as delegate, often at
large, and sometimes from his district.
He served in many important public
offices, and held commissions from
several Presidents of the United
States. He was United States naval
officer, surveyor of the port of New
Orleans, and served several terms as
United States Surveyor General for
Louisiana, and held that Office until
its abolition by the Government be-
cause all of the federal lands in the
state had been surveyed. Colonel
Lewis was the head of the public
works of New Orleans when that city
was undergoing sort of renova-
tion and was installing new water
plant. Under his supervision millions
upon millions of dollars were spent
for this work, and Colonel Lewis won
the applause of all of his white as
we'll as Colonel fellow citizens for
the admirable manner in which he
disbursed the great sums of money
entrusted to his care and performed
the other exacting duties of his Of
fee.
The Colonel was Past Commander
of his G.. A. R. Post, Past Grand Mas
ter of the Masonic Order, Past Grand
Commander of Knights Templar, and
Past Grand High Priest of Royal
Arch Masons of his state
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
U. 3. OF F. AND S. M. T. NOTES,

The indications are that the grand
sessions to be held in Keokul1, Ia,
next month will be largely attended.
As is usually the case the annual
election of grand officers will be the
predominating question in the minds
OF the majority and while 1t is re-
garded as the year for the big Log
Rolling" 1t is predicted that some
important changes are being freely
predicted. 1t will be the first grand
session of the organization ever held
out of the borders of the state and
will probably be the last. AS there
Is a pronounced sentiment against 1t
even though the jurisdiction extends
TO other states.
The Grand Temple has had the
misfortune to lose their grand treas
arer in the person of Mrs. Sallie
Moore Haworth, by death, which oc-
CURED several weeks ago. The COM
ing grand session will elect her sue
xessor and there will probably be
several candidates and there are a
large number of qualified members
who are already being mentioned for
the position. There are no indica-
.tions at present of any change in the
heads of either grand lodge or grand
aAmple.'
The voting contest conducted by
the board of management through
the Search Light, the official organ,
is now claiming the attention of
many. DIR. ]. H. Williams the grand
medical director, is far In the lead
and the indications are that he will
drive back to Kansas City in the
touring car offered by the board as
KErst prize.-Professional World
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
NOT A NEGRO REAL ESTATE
DEALER.

Since the daily papers have been
airing the Western College deal at
Thirty-third and Jackson, many in
quiries have come to this office
wanting to know if we we're in the
deal.
One of this weeks issue of the
Kansas City Times says the college
was victimized by unscrupulous real
estate agents. This seems to be
true.
WE WANT THE NEGROES of
Kansas City to kr ow that these were
white agents and no Negro agents
had a look-in on the deal, not even to
rent or collect rents after the deal
was made, and these same white
agents are working among the Ne
groes of Kansas City today trying to
make real estate deals whereby they
will ignore the interest of both the
seller and the buyer as is true in the
Western College deal.
With ten honorable, intelligent Ne
gro real estate agents in Kansas City
the Negroes who just will have a
white agent anyhow, might as well
make up their minds to take their
punishment as it is sure to come from
one of two sources.
f. j. WEAVER,
President Negro Business League of
Greater K c., and Mgr. Afro-Amer-
lean Invest. & Emp, Co.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
District Grand Lodge No. II, G. U. O. 0. F. and District
Household of Ruth, No. II, Hold Their 3lSt
Annual Session at AtchiSOn, Kansas.
July 2L12-13

At this years sessions plans were fur
ther perfected for the successful ad
ministration of the business portion
of the lodge. Now it is the purpose
of the Odd Fellows to organize a
state regiment, and to that end all
city lodges have agreed to organize
Patriarches where such do not now
exist.
1t is noteworthy that the sessions
of these two great bodies were har-
monious in every respect, and both
exchanged greetings in the most cor
dial manner. The progress for the
last two years, under the present
grand master; has been the grandest
in the history of the organization.
These facts deserve consideration:
In 1912 there were 718 members in
the district, while now there are Oil.
The amount of money in the treasury
in 1912 at the end of the fiscal year,
was $1,649.63. The report for the
year ending July, 1914, showed-col-
lected, $4,000 after expenses paid,
the sum of s3.946.S7 in endowment
treasury.
The officers elected for the ensu-
ing year are as follows: District
grand master. Attorney Dorsey Green
(re-elected), Kansas City; deputy
grand master M L. Butler, Parsons;
district grand secretary, NJ. C. Rho
ten (re-elected); district grand treas
urer, G. NJ. Harrison, Hutchison; dis
trict grand director, R. G. Chapman,
Weir City; district grand endowment
secretary (sixth term), S. M. Banks,
M. D.; district grand endowment
treasurer, D. D. Hope (sixth terml,
Topeka.
Thursday afternoon one of the fin
est parades the people of Atchison
ever witnessed passed through their
streets. The Atchison band, the Pa
triarches No. lat, X. C. K, the Pa.
triarches of Topeka together with
the Odd Fellows in body formed the
leading line of march. The District
Grand Lodge and the H. H. of Ruth
officers brought up the rear" line
in automobiles and carriages, which
were furnished free of charge by a
white undertaking and embalming
firm, Messrs. Sawin and Douglass
who also were gracious in subscrib
ing to the Sun.
The city hall was lent gratuitously
to the lodge by Mayor Finney and the
city park was thrown open for the
picnic which was enjoyed after the
parade. Atchison must be mighty
fine town for conventions with such
magnanimous people in it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

The thirty first annual session of
the District Grand Lodge No. II,
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows,
and the District Household of Ruth
No. 12, was held in Atchison, Kan, on
July 81, % and 20. The district grand
master, Attorney Dorsey Green, of
Kansas City, Kan, was present and
presided.
The Tuesday morning session was
held in the A. M. E. church in the fol-
lowing order: Instrumental solo,
Hrs w. E. Gray, Atchison; invoca-
zion, the Rev. Robert Cox, Salina;
congregational singing, Come Thou
Almighty King" welcome address on
behalf of the city, Mayor Finney re-
sponse, Mr.. Dennis Hope, Topeka;
welcome address on behalf of Odd
Fellows, Mr.. w. H. Sullivan, Atchi-
son; response, DR.. S. M. Banks, Kan
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
TIE LEAGUE ENTERPRISE.
A Real Business Run in a Business
Manner.
Best Appointed Shoe Shining ParIor
In the City, Barring None.
The Most Noted Negro Newspapers
ON Sale.

The Most Noted Negro Newspapers
on Sale.
Clean uniformed porter to come
after your shoes and hats to be clean
ed or shined and returned imme-
diately. Here is quick and efficient
service. We carry it right into your
home. We put on buttons, buckles,
and furnish you with laces of all
kinds 10 and % cents. This de-
partment appeals to the ladies'. We
can do your work before shopping
hours or during the day while you are
at work. A phone call within bring
our porter at once to get your order.
Can you beat it for service? Our par
lar is open to all. Ladies are especial
ly invited. Shine here is always 3
cents, morning, noon and night.
Polite, clean and efficient boys to
wait on you. An eager and efficient
management to prevent any possible
embarrassment to ladies'. We are al
ways glad to get your patronage and
show it by doing good work and at
tending to business.
Our Free List.
Bell phone to transact your busi-
ness.
Good music for your amusement.
Ice water-to refresh yourselves.
We have books by Negro authors,
pictures of our great men and women
as soon as we can get returns from
eastern houses.
Just received a consignment of
books, masterpieces of Negro elo-
quence and others. We are also sell
ing now a wonderful Negro picture
called, "a Joyful Welcome Into
Heaven" A Negro subject by Ne
gro artist.
REMEMBER THE PHONE NUM-
BER is EAST 1887. OUR STREET
NUMBER is THE SAME, 1921 EAST
18TH STREET.
ROY FARLEY, Manager.
CHAS. A. STARKS. Proprietor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
RESIGNS UNDER CHARGES.

George c. Poage, until last Thurs
High School, has left the city for
parts unknown, according TO reliable
information, after having rendered his
resignation late Tuesday afternoon to
Prof. Frank L. Williams. principal of
the school, and the Board of Educa-
tion. Mr.. Poage was one of three
teachers against whom charges had
been filed before the board involving
their moral character. The hearing
was set for 7 o'clock Tuesday even
ing. 'Tis said the resignation was
handed to Prof Williams about 6
o'clock, before the hearing began, but
no intimation of the fact was made
at the hearing.
When consulted by phone, Profes-
sor Williams refused to either deny
or affirm that he had received Mr..
Poage's resignation, stating he had
no statement to make at this time.
Mr.. Gerald Tyler and Mr.. Ben F.
Mosby are the other teachers in
volved.
1t is said the committee in charge
of the hearing made very strong
case. Some of the most damaging
testimony was introduced, and a
startling condition of affairs was dis
closed. Several of the witnesses have
been interviewed.
About twenty persons were pres
ent and testified in the case. Sub
stantial business and professional
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

Moons live and dressed poul-
try, eggs and butter, fresh from
the country, are good products,
always to be had. Make good
decision-the elements of chance
are greatly reduced" The best
of everything to be had here, with
quality in all the word implies.
Furthermore, If you trade here
we will have your confidence.
"Nuf sed."-onIy that the cost is
less.
SATURDAYS SPECIALS.
Springs and broilers, 1s and 20
cents; fresh country eggs, 20
cents; nice fat young hens, IA and
16 cents; fancy Long Island
spring ducks, 16 cents; fresh
country butter, 25 cents. Bell
phone 1746W. 1885 E. 18th St.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

men and women were among those
who appeared, and the board we're told
frankly of the conditions and the
widespread reports in the community.
No definite action was taken by the
board Tuesday night, as the hearing
was not completed. When this is fin
ished the case will be disposed of.
Attorneys Geo, L. Vaughn and
Homer G. Phillips represented the
committee of eitizens-The Argus.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
The Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows

District Grand Lodge No of Mis-
Ruth No is at Kansas City, No.
the Grand STAFF Council the
Ridges
This promises the greatest
all atendtere
will be
Church
the Household
Baptist Church The entire
famous
City Kansas
City City,
prizes Don't fail attend this
cens
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
FUNERAL OF JOHN HARVEY.


John Harvey, fifty-fve years Of age,
residing at 1011 Pacific street, died
last Thursday after an illness of less
than week and was buried Sunday
from the st. Stephens Baptist Church
of which he was a faithful and valued
member. He leaves wife, cousin, a
step-son and multitude of friends to
mourn his loss. John Harvey was one
of the best and truest Colored men
that ever lived and was loyal to his
friends at all times. He believes in
the advancement of his race and,
though not having had the advantages
of an education himself, he was al
ways ready to push, help and encour-
age others who were striving to do
something for the race. He was for
many years janitor at the city hall
and the city market, and his polite
ness and courtesy, especially to wom-
en- and children, won him many
friends. He was a member of Fred
Douglass Lodge No. SO, U. B. F.,
which had charge of the funeral ser
vices. And the most powerful and
pathetic sermon ever preached by DR..
Hurse was delivered over the remains
of this splendid old servant of Christ.
At the request of the family Nelson
C. Crews, Grand Master of Masons,
and with Brother Harvey, a charter
member of Fred Douglass Lodge No.
Sc, U. B. F., made few remarks on
the life and character of the deceased
after which resolutions of sympathy
were read from New Hope Temple of
which the widow was a member. The
funeral services of the order were
ably conducted by Worthy Master
Geo. Martin and his efficient corps
of assistants. Characteristic of DR..
Hurse, but with a worthy spirit.
many ministers could well emulate a
free will offering was taken while the
congregation were viewing the re-
mains for the benefit of the widow
who is blind. And nearly $29.6O was
contributed. All honor to Rev. DR..
J. w. Nurse for the splendid work he
is doing for God and the race. The
Sun extends to the family its deepest
sympathy and the Editor realizes that
he has lost one of his dearest and
best friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

zas City; vocal solo, Mrs. William
Waters, Atchison; welcome address
On behalf of H. H. Ruth, Miss May
Belle Barnett, Atchison; response by
District M. N. G. Mrs. Rebecca Jones,
Leayenworth; instrumental solo, Miss
Eva p. Washington; benediction, Rev.
C. F. Taylor, Atchison. Mr.. H. ].
Monroe, Topeka, master of ceremon-
Ses.
In 1912 the first work of Grand
Master Green was to bond the offices
Of the secretary and treasurer, and
order all moneys of the lodge placed
m the bank, under the lodges name.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
MASONIC.

A correspondent from south
east Missouri criticizes the
Grand Masters for the infre-
quency of their visits to that
section of the Masonic jurisdic-
tion and we have heard SINH
lar criticisms of Grand Masters
who have visited that section
and asked that their expenses
be paid for so doing. Lodges
in southeast Missouri contain
some of our best Masons but
the matter of official visitations
involves an item of cost which
conscientious leaders hesitate
to make. The southeast is an
agricultural section and it is
difficult in many cases to as
semble the brethren during the
working season without great
inconvenience to them. There
are several sides to the vista
ton question and most of the
Masons realize this. The fact
that other heads of societies
make their annual pilgrimages
and "cleanings" upon that sec
ton should have no bearing
whatever upon the actions of
the Grand Master of Masons.
HEREFORD.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

The Negroes OF Alabama have built
a railroad-not as long. perhaps, as
the Pennsylvania or the l.. & NJ, but
1t is Just as wide. The master mind
that conceived and executed the stu
pendous task of building this line is
William E. Benson. the constructive
head Of the Kowaliga Institute. The
road is fifteen miles in length and
runs from Kowaliga to Alexander
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
LOST ROMANCE.

All, Sweet Romance, whittier has thou
run,
Melted before the times as the dew
before the Sun.
Stern sense has usurped thy golden
throne,
And shares the glory that was all
thine own.
Oh, We fond illusions and romantic
times.
Ye poetic thoughts and tuneful
rhymes,
Inspire once more a soul passionate
And save the lonely Muse from rea
sons fate.
StarkS
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
Y, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 [, 1914.
Villa M Glenn Notary Public and Expert TypHt Kansas City Sun Office


Midsummer
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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01

VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
The morning and evening services
we're well attended, and resulted in
three additions. The Mission Cir
Gle gave a grand banquet Thursday
night. A striking and interesting
feature was the displayed banner
which was awarded them last year
for raising the most money. Les
ter Graham has left the city for an
extended visit in Hastings, Neb.. ....
Friday night a few sisters of our
church met at the residence of Mrs.
G. W. FInney, 1907 Vine street, and
went to Mrs. Commodore Monroe's
residence, 1882 Woodland avenue, to
surprise Mrs. S. G. Marshall Pitts,
whose home was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. Anna Porter and Mrs. Finney
were at the head of the party. Those
attending were Mrs. Anna Henderson.
Lottie Russia, Julia Caldwell, A. Z.
Johnson, Della Babies, Susie Carter,
P. A. McFadden, Gertrude Elliott.
Emma Lennon, Mrs. Davis OF the
Morning Star Baptist church, who pre-
sented Mrs. Pitts with SIS in behalf
of the Sons and Daughters of Zion
Club No. 2, and little Miss Anna May
Jackson. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Pitts got many presents We
pray that the blessings Of God may
rest upon Mr. and Mrs. Pitts.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-01
REMOVAL NOTICE.

c. D. Franklin, the Printer, has
moved from 1909 Main street to 1908
E. 18th street, near Troost Transfer
Co. and X. P. Hall. Bell, Grand 2e88.
Call at the above number after Au-
gust 3rd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-04
OVERHIDES GOVERNORS VETO.
CHIEF Executive Opposed Park Prcpo-
SitiOn and Land Sale for CoIumbia

Columbia, Feb. 26-The senate
this morning overrode the veto of
Gov. Blease on two matters. First,
the act giving the Cit council Of
Columbia authority to purchase or
lease the site for n public park with
in five miles Of the city limits at a
cost not exceeding $4,000 for 500
acres. This veto was overridden by
a vote Of 27 to 10. The other mat
ter YVES an act permitting the city
OF Columbia to sci lccrtain property
or buildings. and this was overriden
~ n vote Of 81 to 4. the only four
voting to sustain the governor in this
being Applet, Gross, McLaurin and
Sharpe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-04

majority of cases has not brought re-
suits, nevertheless if it is used at all il
must be prompt and before disease
has had time to run. Digestive tract
should be cleaned out thoroughly a;
once. Active and concentrated RENE
dies should be given. Afflicted ami
mails. however, have great difficulty
IN swallowing Immediately after being
taken, so that these remedies mus;
generally be given by injection. Are
colin in onc-half grain doses, sub
cutaneously, has given good results as
a purgative. Early in the disease uro-
tropin in doses of 25 grains dissolved d
IN water and given by the mouth ev-
cry hours, appears to have been re-
sponsible for the recovery of some
cases OF the malady.
After the animal has been purged,
the treatment varies according to the
symptoms. The following measures
have been recommended:
The first and most Important
Feed only clean wcll-cured forage ami
grain, and pure water
Calomel, salol and salicylic acid, to
disinfect intestincs.
Mild antiscptic mouth washes are
advisable.
Copious cold-wator injections, if tho
temperature is high, gives better re-
suits than antipyretics.
An ice pack applied to the head is
beneficial in the case OF marked
nervous disorder.
Cne-ouncc doses Of chloral hydrate
per rectuin should be given if the pa
ticnt is violent or muscular spasms are
severe.
If the temperature becomes sub
normal, the animal should be warm
~ blanketed.
If much weakness is shown this
should be combated with gtilnulants
such as strychnine camphor, alcohol,
atropin, or aromatic spirits Of am
monia.
During convalescence the usual
tonic treatment is recommended.
The department OF agriculture's bull
lotin (No. 65) is entitled "Cerebro-
spinal Meningitis (yorage Poison
ing)," and may be had on applica-
ton to the department OF agriculture,
Washington, -. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-04
News and Vicv"S OF Pisgah.

PiSS2h, Feb. 23.-The cold weather
for tho last two weeks has been q
great blessing on the meat that was
killed az the beginning OF the cold
spcu. 1t is now safe. y number OF
fine hogs were killed. Several who
killed during the hot weather at the
beginning of this month, lost their
meat. Hams put in slack lime when
taken out of salt will keep free from
bugs and perfectly sweet.
Not much farm work has been done
this month owing TO the wet weather
nut the energy OF the people here
Will soon have things in proper shape
when it gets dry enough to plough.
Oats are backward but nothing to
their injury a.s yet.
Guano hauling is going on; wheth-
e. it will be used more than last year
cannot as yet be told.
We are thankful that the legisla-
turc VIII soon adjourn. If the people
SEQ anything that it has done except
fool things in the main, is more than
;h,5 scribe can. This year will be a hot
political one both north and south II
senator Tlllman or any one else
thinks that ne holds the voters of this
state in hand he had better try it.
The seed he planted in 1890 has
brought forth fine crop Of young
manhood that will show itself at the
proper time and do no mans bidding.
The Mexican president as pre-
d!ctcd, still holds his own and will
continue 70 do so all the the United
@tates says to the contrary, unless she
fights. Roosevelt would have settled
the matter long ago, just as he did
about the Panama canal.
The Camden Baptist church has in
Nited the churches of the Kershav- AS
sociation to meet with it next SUNDAY
10 map OF, and push Christian work
all along the different lines. \ large
crowd, 10 doubt, Will attend.
Card playing is very popular
amusement at this time. What is So
fascinating about it the writer cane
see How so many bright young peO-
pie can waste their time over some
thing th2t can't benefit them any and
in many cases will be to their injury
is a problem OF modern times. The
first glass of Whi5key and the first
game of cards, have led to great trOu-
blos and sorrow TO many people. Card
playing may be very amusing to \
number OF people, but it won't make
Il Martha Washington, or a Rebeccp
Note out OF girl. nor 4 Webster OF
Morgan out cf Il boy. What VIII pos
sibiy lead to injury had best be let
alone.