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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
A Billion in Foreign Gold.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

ErOm the fQllAAeApn13 A>eaAei.
Secretary Redfeld informs the nation
that our trade balance for the fiscal
year will touch a billion dollars 1t is
one Of the most welcome messages
that cabinet official has yet emitted
To sell goods to foreigners worth
billion in excess Of the goods bought
from them is a years record no coun-
try in the world has ever approached.
It is several hundred millions better
than our own best record of the past.
This trade balance in our favor is SO
vast and so important at this time that
but few Americans can grasp its sig
niflcance.
This billion dollars is enough to buy
back a fifth of all the American Sc
curities owned abroad. 1t Is big
enough to pay Off our own national
debt. 1t is far more than the total
balance Of the other twenty-odd coun-
bined. But, coming at time when
the world is put under the hardest
financial strain it has suffered in a
century, this billion of foreign gold
places the United States in position
pre- eminently solvent. We are for the
first time in our history distinctly the
big creditor nation. When the war
began our country was temporarily
thrown into a grave situation. due to
immense selling Of our foreign-owned
securities. But the tide of gold, or
credits. which are the same thing.
quickly swept around in the other di-
rection and to our advantage.
When the next Thanksgiving day
comes, this land of the free and home
of the brave" will have abundant rea-
sons to celebrate it nightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
Fake Extras in Japan.
From the Kennebec Journal.

From the kennebec Journal.
In order to prevent the wanton issue
OF extra editions of newspapers. the
metropolitan police OF Toxic, Japan,
have issued instructions to the news
paper offices which include a warning
that the authorities are prepared to
take stringent steps against those
which issue extra editions without any
real news of special interest. Among
the offensee which are to be prosecuted
Is one which concerns the newsboys.
They are required to call out the
names of the papers whose extra edi-
tions they are selling: II they fail to
do SO they are to be punished. Pub
fishers and all those concerned will be
prosecuted for Issuing any news which
has once been published before as peo-
pie are being cheated in that way.
Those who are responsible for such
are to be punished for fraud. Fancy
these official terrors operating In New
York or Chicago. or even in Philadel-
phia or Boston,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20

diminish throughout the period OF the
war unless something can be done to
at least overcome the industrial stag
nation"
In addition to the Belgian people. the
commission also supplies the French
population within the German occu-
pied territory, which numbers about
100000. The cost of supporting these
people amounts to about 100000 a
month, and is accomplished entirely
arrangements, which the commission
has instituted. whereby the towns In
the occupied zone secure loans from the
banks of Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
His Guess,

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Mrs. Flatbush-This paper says India
has 315.00o.o00 people. less than half Of
whom can read even the native YER
naculars. What are the vernaculars,
John?
Mr.. Flatbush-oh, the best sellers, I
guess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
All Done.

From tie Yonkers Statesman.
'Watered the horses this morning,
JOSH"
Yes, sir"
And the cows"
Eyes, sir"
And the milkf'
Eyes, sir"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
Worlds Charity Modified.

Through the benevolent department"
the report continues. the charity of
TIRE world and of the Belgian people
themselves is nobilized to the support
% the Destitute, and through 1t over O.
10000 persons are now being assisted
IN some measure with food and cloth
ing. The total resources made avail
ole to the commission from abroad for
the support of the destitute was over
s31.oo9.ooe to June 30. ana the ex-
penditure from these sources was at
that date s25,oo0.oo0. and ie now pro
ceeding at the rate of about $4,000 900
per month Beyond this expenditure
lies local charity. now exceeding So
100000 The Belgian people have
risen to an unprecedented emergency
with the utmost devotion, and, aside
from local charity. about so per cent of
the charitable funds of the commission
from abroad are provided by Belgians
and Belgian Institutions.
The response of the American, Brit
ish and other peoples to the plea on
behalf of the Belgians has been without
parallel in international Philanthropy
amounting today to nearly S15,000,000
in cash, food and clothing.
The growing and gloomy problem is
one of unemployment, for month by
month a larger proportion Of the indus
trial mass of over 100000 people falls
farther and farther into restitution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-20
Resources Painfully Small.

Generous as the resources placed at
the commissions disposal are, they are
pitifully small when spread over the
number who are now wholly dependent,
or who are becoming dependent with
Increasing frequency. 1t will appear
from this report that the commission lis
transmitting 100000 a month from
the outside world for the destitute, yet
this sum divided over those now I'M
employed and destitute would average
less than cents per day. 1t is evident
that the commission's work has been
only supplemental to Individual re-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
A CONFESSION.
BY BENZ. V. Longdon.

We readily confess in sincere and
simple words that we have taken a
careful study of the various issues of
the Kansas City Sun and have come to
an admirable understanding of what
it is seeking to accomplish and is ac-
tually doing. Circulated by individual
subscribers among their neighbors, it
has gradually become familiar to 9TH
ers than members of our race and has
awakened them to a much better COM
prehension of the aims and accom-
plishments of the Negro than they
otherwise might have had. The Sun
has proved a common meeting ground
for this and surrounding states--a
weekly session in which various towns
and cities take part. 1t contains arti-
cles full of human interest, excellent
poetry and each week it devotes space
to some phase of household manage
ment. The editorials and illustrations
show excellent tastes, the paper is
good and the printing clear. OF course
the Sun is not perfect. Like the hon
est mind it regrets it's imperfections
ohh oCOho Imply Az dll tNtulS
it is our property-printed and pub
lished for us and in fact both in mat
ter and appearance it ranks with the
better newspaper of the race. Its con-
tinued growth and usefulness depends
in part upon the editor and his staff
of assistants, but in far greater upon
us. If we igve the Sun it's deserved
support, and especially if our business
men aid it financially by responding to
its advertisers, there is no limit to the
good it can accomplish. It can be
highly recommended for every Negro
and as little Ezekiel says, Everybody
who has sense should read it, co'se
if he amt got no sense, 1 s'pose taint
gwine do no good anyway but eff he
has wy read it,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
MRS. LILLIAN SAVlNGToN LEWIS
TENDERED RECEPTION,

A party of six ladies, Mesdames Jas.
Perkins, Luther Greggs, Dallas Foster,
Cleve Penn, Lossie Penn and Miss
we entertained in magnificent style
at reception and dance given in hon
or of Mrs. Lillian Savington Lewis,
formerly of this city, but now of
Prince Rupert, B. C. The Armory Hall
where the affair was held was beauti-
fully decorated With foliage and cut
flowers and roses, and all the guests,
17S in number, we're in full dress.
Dancing was INDUCED in until 100
a. m. The table from which the most
excellent punch was served, was COW
cred with a beautifully designed Bat
tenberg cloth and lavishly adorned
with cut flowers and the affair sur
passed in elegance, beauty and attire
anything given in Greater Kansas City
this season, and all enjoyed them
selves to the utmost The guest of
honor is warm in her praises of the
magnificent way in which her friends
entertained her and sincerely believes
that nowhere in America is there such
lavish and hospitable entertainment
or such charming young people as are
found in Kansas City.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
soJoURNER TRUTH COURT NO. s5,
o. C. C.

Meets the first and third Tuesdays
of each month in Castle hall, 18th and
Troost avenue, at 2:30 p. m. At their
meeting in this month they were visit
ed by Sister B. T. Buckner, G. w. 9.
of the Missouri jurisdiction. We were
indeed glad to have her with us. Her
lecture was very instructive. Several
courts met with us in honor of our
Grand Worthy Counselor, viz: the Vic
tory Court, Bertha T. Buckner Court,
Enterprise Court, Zenith Court, Ruth
Court and Kaw Valley Court. The
worthy Counsellors of the different
courts did well in making this an
enjoyable meeting. We make special
mention of Sister Steward, w. C. of
the Bertha T. Buckner Court, and Sis
ter Martin of the Victory Court, who
worked so willingly with Sister Kirk
patrick to make the social gathering
success. This being the day for cleo
tion of officers the Grand Worthy
Counsellor held the election for them.
The following persons were elected to
serve for the ensuing term by unani-
nous ballot:
NJ. A. Kirkpatrick. w. c.; Ida
Grant, w. Inspectrix; NJ. Plummer,
W. Inspector; Nina Brown. r. D.;
Nettie Milligan, r. A.; Belle Woods,
R. of Dep; r. Sprawlings, w. o.;
Viney Reed, s. D.; Hattie Adams, j.
D.; Lucille Grant, w. Cond.; Mable
Bowden, w. Assoc Con-; Carrie eau
then, W. Escort; Esther Wells, w.
Herald; Arthena Curns, Pro-; Edna
kirkpatrick, M. Matron of Juv.
We invite any Calanthean sister in
good standing to visit us. We are
progressing steadily, all peace ana
harmony with each other. Before Sis
ter Buckner, G. w. c., left the city
on Thursday evening, she was given
a delightful auto ride over the prin-
cipal streets and boulevards of Kan
sas City, in company with Mesdames
Katie Martin. C. o.; A. M. Harpole,
P. G. o. and S. p. r., and M. A.
Kirkpatrick, w. C. of Soourner Truth
Court No. S5. o. o. C,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
Dr. IeO Smith Says Efficiency Industry and Integrity will win eye-

foregoing the result of? 1t is the res
suit of Miss Lillian Browns deep
scientific work as an actress. Her
assumption of the grotesque or the
refined at perfect will is as marvel
GUS as it is fascinating. This con-
trast in expression is noble asset
in any kind of effort, and Miss Brown,
we notice, possesses it in a generous
degree.
Among others who featured their
parts well were Claybourne Jones,
who played Detective Cassidy; Miss
Gertrude Sanders, acting as butler to
Mr.. Glider; Miss Maud Frisby fea-
lures Helen Morris, unusually good in
this case, her emotional powers are
quite affecting; Dick Glider is nice
ly handled by Mr.. Harry Fields, one
of our boys There is a marked i'm
proyement in this gentleman's work.
his aptitude and the fast company
he is in accounts for this.
The curtain rises on Sarah, the
typist to Mr.. Glider, played by Miss
Margaret Jackson; Demarest, a law
yer, played by BILLY" Mills, is con-
spicuous in interceding for the cid
ers with Smithson as floorwalker,
played by Frank Delyons. All minor
characters are played without a
hitch.
'Tis the last scene. The crooked
gang has been arrested for the muir
der of Eddie Griggs which charac-
ter is featured by that master of stage
craft, Archie Jones, warm favorite
Of Criterion patrons, while Joe Car
son, a singular character by Billy De-
mont, completes the cast Joe de-
cides to confess the murder of Ed
die Griggs, whom he slays as a po-
lice informer (stool pigeon), thus ex-
onerating the gang. This is done in
characteristic manner and over the
protestations of Mary Turner Joe
advises her to give up the game, as
You can not beat the law" Hys-
terics follow. Mary, womanlike,
rushes to the arms of her foolish
but extremely loyal husband, and the
curtain falls.
The Criterion is scheduled for good
shows only. The salaries paid, the
hgih class performances and the alb
solute control by colored people COM
pels at least the writer to observe
that it is the foremost institution of
its kind in the city. This paper will
announce all shows.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19

The peerless Hattie Mcintosh, who
is giving remarkable exhibition of
her histrionic ability in the classical
plays now being put on at the Cri-
terion theater. She is queen of her
profession not only in physique but in
art as well.
The stand is high. Mr.. Kings roper
toire is sufficient for a year But
down to business. This here with
in the Law" concern has some extra
man touches with plot that sustains
interest unto the end. Following is
slight glimpses of the story as told by
the players. Ringing on the econom-
ic question of low wages for women
and inadequate living for the work
ing girl makes up the subject mat
ter of very lively tilt between old
man Glider and Mary Turner around
whom centers the prime interest.
Mary Turner is working in the big
department store controlled by Gid
er, is falsely accused of stealing, is
arrested and convicted. Mr.. Glider,
reasonable enough in usual matters,
is obdurate in pushing the case
against Mary, seeking to make an ex-
ample of this particular case to other
employees. Mary Turner is an un-
usual woman. Far superior to the
usual working type of girl in depart
ment stores, she has soul, aspiration,
AP ~ and ohnun all q
strong sympathy for her sisters whom
she conceives victims of gruelling eco
nomic conditions. Knowing her inno-
cence, she is deeply mortified and
swears vengeance on Glider for her
suffering. Three years embitters her
terribly. She comes out with well
planned schemes of revenge. Not car
ing about what means she employs
to "get even," she strikes hard and
deep, makes use of a gang of thugs
to further her ends, puts through a
clever 100000 swindle, marries old
man elders son; smothers muir
der in his very house and proves
everything done within the law" In
the characterization Of Mary Turner
Miss Mcintosh gives her boldest and
most successful Interpretation; wo-
man of less histrionic art would ruin
It, Miss Mcintosh, however. gives
the finest coloring with an exactness
of speech and demeanor that is won
derful.
The time I spend in prison you
are going to pay me for every min
ute of IT," is spoken dramatically and
comes from humiliated, outraged
but determined soul The artist is
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19

TIE ONL1 'bIELI" KING.
The greatest of them all, who is now
the sole proprietor of the Criterion
theater, and who is crowding the
house nightly with his excellent play.
rental indulgence for his son, though
is Mortified when he learns of his
sons marriage to Mary Turner, the
woman whom he sent to prison. of
a truth, Mary had begun to collect"
This dignified character (Mr. Glider
is played by no less a person than
Billy King himself. The character
ization was just enough; no more,
no less. Though Mr. Glider is most
concerned, it is Chief Inspector Burke
(Howard Kelly who keeps Mary Tur-
ner thinking which way to turn. The
inspector is the embodiment of the
aggressive police general, with an in
cisiveness that makes the hardest
crook finch. Bluff, resourceful, ener-
getic, he is ever on the alert for new
moves in crookdom, failing in one
effort to trap or capture the law
breakers, he readily tries another, all
of which means that Mr.. Howard
Kelly knows his business as an actor.
We have noticed this gentleman in
other roles, and have found his work
excellent. Aggie Lynch is startling
character who does not particularly
care what happens or what is said,
especially if she is doing the talk
ing. This person is continually CIV
ing flashes of temperament. At one
time ridiculing of the mannerisms
| of high society, at another time an
instructive cunningness In crime and
| vice. In spite of evidence showing
her to be abandoned, Aggie, who has
been sent up" several times for
blackmailing, gives glimpses of the
better woman. Tough, hardened. full
of wit of the underworld, a pungent
tongue, she proves more than a match
for Inspector Burke, who falls vic
tim to her art of address. This takes
place in the last act. The whole gang
has been arrested, including Aggie
Upon being inspected, she feigns her
self an innocent school girl named
Relen Travis West, and with coy
ness of speech has won over the in
spector. She is about to leave the
building when Detective Cassidy
steps in and with Familiarity harsh
voice. says;
Hello. Aggie!r
You should have heard what Ag-
gle said, and you should have seen
the effect on the inspector. Aston
ishment is mild term. What Is the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
AN APPRECIATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Billy King G. Company.
/ had the distinguished pleasure of sit
ting in the audience last night when your
most estimable company produced that
within the Law" and l want to say for
you and your company that you have
marked an epoch in Negro histrionic art.
You have proved conclusively that the
emotions felt by the most cultured and
sensitive people. Your Interpretation was
intense-pleasing and highly acceptable
while your superb handling of climaXes
was a revelation. Every Negro who has
a single bit of race pride ought to see
your work and that of your splendid COM
pan yin your effort to place the Negro
actor where he will demand and receive
the respect of the entire theatre going
public. Sincerely,
G. A PAGE
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19

lost in the portrayal of these strong
emotions. In the delineation of Mary
Turner, the victim of mistaken just
ice, the seeker of revenge, one never
doubt what she is saying. Always
understandable, her very breathing,
if watched, seems to aid in con-
veying a lively idea of much that is
going on in that vindictive mind.
OF the artist here mentioned it may
be said that she has reached the
high point in her art where she can
live completely and soulfully in the
character she is portraying without
the slightest affectation.
Mr.. Glider is more directly con-
cerned in the story than any, he be-
ing the object of design by Mary
Turner and her train of crooks. He
impresses one as not being such a
bad old gentlemen, plenty of money,
respectable, trusting his affairs large
ly to others. He has a strong pa
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
Masonic Celebration

The eleven Masonic lodges, two
Communicates, two chapters; con-
sistory Shrine and thirty-three de-
gree Masons, also the eight courts,
H. of j., the eight chapters o. e. s.,
Daughters of Isis, Ladies of the Col
den Circle and Past Matrons Council
will celebrate st. Johns Day Sunday,
June 27, at Second Baptist church. A
great program and the greatest par
ade ever witnessed in Kansas City will
be given. Every Mason is expected
to be present.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
READY TO GO. 200 MILES INTO
HILLS.
But CoIored Woman Informs ellis She
Must Have Good Housekeeper's

Must Have Good Housekeeper's
Job.
Postmaster Gillis is, figuratiyely
speaking, up tree. He admits it and
therefore it must be true.
The cause of the postmaster's trou-
bles is letter which he has received
from colored woman in Kansas City,
Mo-, asking him to get her a job as
housekeeper for some kind of widower
or good-looking bachelor, even if he
does live 200 miles from the nearest
railroad. "Now this is no joke or fool
ishness," the letter reads. 'T mean
business from business standpoint"
The woman in making the request
is not at all backward about telling
just what she wants. Part of the let
ter is as follows:
II want country life, as l am tired
of city life. l want to improve my
health and l prefer a western ranch
don't want place where there are a
lot of women. l will make a good
housekeeper for some widower or nice
unmarried man. Now stand in read
mess to come as soon as you send for
me. If you want to ask any questions
about me 1 can give you a satisfac-
tory answer. / don't care If the place
is 200 miles from the nearest railroad.
This is no poke or foolishness; mean
business from business standpoint.
Wages can be settled when l see the
party. Please pass this on and oblige,
(Signed) MRS. HILDA MOORE,
"512 East Sixth St, Kansas City. Mo-"
Il would like to help the lady get a
Job, but l guess that win have to do
as she requests and pass it on " the
postmaster said as he handed the let
ter to reporter.-Butte Daily Globe.
Dear Editor; Butte may have as
many square miles as Kansas City, but
only about 500 of our people out of
which about 25 own their homes and
are nice families. We are indeed
ashamed of anyone who will send out
such letter as the above.
A Citizen of Butte, Mont.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
The Criterion Theatre Prospers Under
New Management
Billy Kings Stock Co. Convinces Kansas Citians
That They can Handle Successfully any
of the Difficult Roles
WITHIN THE LAW" A Play That Raises the Curtain on
Vital Economic and Industrial Conflicts.
BY CHAs. A. sTARKs.

The Criterion theater had to extend
its time on its latest production,
Within the Law" in order that all
of colored Kansas City might have a
chance to see this great play fea-
tured so artistically by colored artists.
A big hit with the recent change of
management has served to put the
criterion theater on a fine running
basis and has attracted people who
hitherto refused to see this theater on
the map. Tink of it, dear readers,
quite a number of high school colored
folks have seen this show and have
even condescended to say that it was
good Great Jack Johnsoni What are
we coming to? Again, think of it,
these people have actually visited a
colored theater and found the show
good. We would not believe this had
we not seen them there ourselves and
heard their praises. Well, Just keep
up the good work. Don't miss show
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
LINCOLN INSTITUTE.

The commencement exercises at
Lincoln Institute this year were the
most impressive in the history of the
institution, and the address to the
graduates from President B. F. Allen
was said by all who heard it to have
been the most scholarly, masterful
and eloquent address ever delivered
to graduating class. The Sun
wishes continued success to both
President Allen and the Lincoln In
stitute.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
3. q 3. commission co.

We propose to give the working
man the benefit Of country produce at
country prices. Reduced prices FRI
day, Saturday and Sunday. All pouI-
try dressed free, while you wait.
Guaranteed strictly fresh eggs, fresh
flsh, feed and poultry grain. Sold at
1908 East 18th street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-19
THE GIRLS HOME.

The campaign being waged in the
interest of the Girls Home will close
Tuesday, June 20, with rally at the
residence of Mrs. Bailey, 1909 Agnes
avenue, when all reports will be heard
All workers will please be ready to
report.
MRS. L. A. McCAMPBELL,
President.