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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
WHY NOT BE FAIR WITH THE
NEWSPAPER MAN?

There are many persons who never
stop to think o ftheir obligation to
the newspaper man. They seem to be
of the opinion that he can live easily
without collecting from his subscrib-
ers, and yet be able to give them a
newspaper that is full of news, back
and front and all up and down the
sides. There is no question about
it, it is be damned if he do, and be
damned if he do not. Then why not
be fair with the fellow who at the
best he can do is always between the
devil and the deep blue sea?
Read the following excerpt:
No one has an opportunity of learn
ing the characteristics of individuals
more than the publisher of a race
paper, and no one has more varied
and peculiar experiences. There are
those who will pay the subscription
as regularly and as promptly as it
is due without delay or hesitation,
Just as they would any other debt
This is the desirable and welcome
subscriber. There is another class
pay the subscription at that time.
but it is almost impossible to collect
it again, for it is almost impossible
to find the individual as they move
from place to place so frequently.
Then there is the responsible sub
scriber who feels that he is good for
the subscription but never pays un-
less personal demand is made upon
him for it. This may ease his con-
science, but it is almost as difficult
to collect his subscription when it is
needed most, as it is to collect from
the man who is not responsible Then
there is the subscriber who imagines
that every one pays his subscriptions
except himself and that the publisher
is well to do and does not need the
money. He keeps the money in HE
pocket until it is thawed out by first
one process and then another Some
subscribers never intend to pay and
by first one subterfuge or another
avoids payment until the publisher iR
self-defense must stop the paper and
collect the subscription by legal pro-
cess when this is possible. Really
the subscribers to race papers should
feel a deeper interest in their sue
cess and adopt the habit of paying for
them promptly, and in that way may
tighten the burdens of the publisher
and insure better and more regular
publication of the paper
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
BAPTIST ALLIANCE SPEAKS.
To the Kansas City Sun and to the
Baptists at large:

To the Kansas City Sun and to the
Baptists at large:
This is to certify that the Twin City
Baptist Minister'S Alliance, after a
careful investigation of the charges
brought by the Greenwood Baptist
church, Rev. G. T. Mosby, pastor,
against Rev. S. A. Anderson, pastor
of Pleasant Valley Baptist church,
Rosedale, Kas., for unbecoming con-
duct toward the Greenwood Baptist
church and pastor, and walking indis-
creetly as a minister of the gospel;
and after being thoroughly convinced
of his guilt, we therefore withdraw the
right hand of fellowship from him as
a gospel preacher in a regular meet
ing of the Alliance. After the expira-
tion of the three weeks given him to
set himself right, which he has failed
to do. We therefore publish his name
to the public
Done by the order of the Alliance
April 10, 1915.
REV. ]. B.. BECKHAM,
President.
o. T. REDD, SeScretary.
The names of those who voted are:
Revs. w. A. Bowren, J. NJ. Booker,
j. W. Clay, ]. W. Hurse, George Nc
Neal, ]. r. Williams, D. B. jackson,
G. H. Daniels, c. c. Galloway, D. Nor
fleet, C. P. Crutchfield, ]. w. Jen-
kins, ]. w. Pagan, C H Todd, ]. j.
Adams, D. st. Clair.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
JOPLIN, MO,

Mrs. Joseph Stoyer gave a grand
entertainment for the benefit of her
club Wednesday evening at the par
sonage, 624 Wall street, which was
a delightful affair. The services at
Unity Baptist church were fine. Don't
forget that Joe Washington has the
Sun at Bunn's barber shop. =. The
services were we'll attended at Handy
A. NJ. E. church. The sacred concert
was good under Miss Waite, musical
director, assisted by Miss Dixon,
teacher in Lincoln school. The clubs
are all progressing nicely. =. Mrs. J.,
Cox has been indisposed. e. Rev. Mrs,
Walker left Sunday for st. Louis. ...
Prof. Brooks of the Lincoln school
and his faculty are making every eff.
fort to make this school year the
greatest in its history. i. {. Miss Myr-
tie Brown of Baxter Springs, Kas.,
spent few days in Joplin this week
with her sister, Mrs. Hagerman. 49,.
Miss L. Gardner, the Beatty culturist,
S16 Kentucky street, is meeting with
much success.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
Y. w. C. A. NOTES
YATES BRANCH Y. W. c. A.


The energy with which the earnest
workers of the association have
worked to raise the yearly budget is
refreshing. Too much credit can not
be given to the earnest team workers.
The budget this year is $1,000, which
is to include a home that will be a
center for girls activities. Six men
have already pledged $25 each toward
the rent of the home. They are Mr.
Tilford Davis, Mr.. S. II. Randolph, Mr.
Nat Singletary, DR.. w. w. Montgom-
cry, VIM. Hulsey and John w. Jones'
May we have six more to insure the
rent for one year? Miss Eva d.
Bowles, the National Secretary of the
Y. M. c. A., with headquarters in New
York city, has been most welcome
guest of the Yates Goranch for the past
ten days. Miss Bowles is an ideal
type of womanhood and is giving heS
entire life ito, the service of others.
The national secretary found the work
here doing nicely. Edna H. Cook is
general secretary.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
THE BROWN SONNET.

A sweet complexion like the ripen.
ing corn,
With the softest mellow-brown
laughing eyes;
Like pleasant glories of a vernal
morn
Exulting in the suns ennobling rise.
Touch not those flowered lips un.
feigning wiles,
Which may lure you with a tempting
power,
Nor drink too deep a draught of those
pure smiles
Which warns the soul as a bloom.
ing flower.
Oh Daughter of Thiope, lovely maid.
How pleasant the glow of thy burn
ished charms,
And how beautiful each gold tinted
shade
Brightens up all, even those match
less arms,
So dimpled cheek and coy, lovely in
grace,
With black locks straying down thy
comely face.
-Chas. A. Starks.
Notice-We will publish in our next
issue something decidedly new in the
way of composition by our poet, enti-
tied Songs of the Seasons" Watch
for it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
MARSHALL. MO,

Entered into life-Miss Mae Louise
Johnson.
Once more have the shadows
heightened across the portals of our
home and the great Angled Death has
borne away our beloved neice and Sis
ter to join the heavenly choir which
throngs around the great white throne,
chanting hallelupahs.
Mae Youise Johnson was born in
Marshall, Mo-, May 3, 1891. She was
left an orphan at the age of 2, and has
made her home with her aut, Miss
Mollie C. Johnson, since that time
She graduated from the public
school o fthis city in 1909, under the
principalship of Prof. j. H. Kenner.
DESTROYS of higher education she
was sent to Lincoln Institute, where
she graduated with all honors in 1913.
She was engaged in the profession
of teaching, having taught in Bluffton,
Mo-, the year 1914, and was, up to
the time of her death, a teacher in
the Napton school.
The deceased had been complain
ing of the dreaded tuberculosis when
death came to her relief on April 8,
1915. She was a member of the North
Street M. E. church, also a member
of Queen Foster Temple No. 139.
She will be greatly missed by all
who knew her, for to know her was
to love her.
She leaves to mourn her departure
an aunt, Miss Mollie c.. Johnson, two
brothers, Leverette and Oliver John
son, and a number of relatives and
friends.
The funeral services were conduct.
ed at the North Street NJ. E. church
in the presence of large congrega-
tion by Rev. A. H. Higgs of Fayette,
Mo. Interment was in the Fairview
cemetery in this city.
A FRIEND.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

or here Sunday, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Crews, and give a lecture
to the organization. e.. Mrs. Sam Hen
son, who has been ill, is improving
THE Whatsoever club gave a fair
at the A. NJ. E. church during the
week which was grand success un-
der the management of Mrs. Bell Nc
Gee, president. Mrs. Howard John
son died April 8 and the funeral was
held from her sisters residence, Mrs.
NJ. D. Lawrie, Saturday. Rev. G. L.
Prince officiated. .. Mrs. Matte John
son died at her home, 222 Iowa ave-
nue., and her funeral was held from
the First Mt, Union Baptist church
Saturday. A husband. Mr.. Lee John.
son, two sisters, a father and many
other relatives survive her
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
NEGROES IN THE UNITED STATES
A Bulletin Containing the Most Re-
cent Statistics Relative to
the Race.

Bulletin 129, entitled Negroes in
the United States," presenting sta
tistics derived from the thirteenth
Genus and from other statistical in
quiries conducted by the bureau of
the census, department of commerce,
has been issued and is now being dis
tributed.
The bulletin, which consists of 207
pages Of text and tables, will be fol-
lowed by more complete and COM
prehensive report on the same SUBJ
ject. The director of the census in
transmitting the report to the secre-
tary of commerce, states:
THE object in view is to embody
in single publication the principal
and most recent census statisctis rela-
tive to the Negro, arranged and pre-
sented in such way as to contribute
as much information as possible re-
garding the status and progress of
the Negro race in the United States.
"A similar publication was issued in
1904 following the completion of the
twelfth census, taken in 1900, and
there has been a very general de-
mand for report covering the same
field but based upon the more recent
statistics of the thirteenth census.
"The need for a monographs pre-
senation arise from the fact that the
census statistics relating to the Negro
must otherwise be sought for in many
different volumes covering population,
agriculture, mortality and other gen.
eral subjects. The result is that these
statistics are not easily accessible to
the general public until brought to-
gether in a single publication"
The bulletin was prepared in the di-
vision of revision and results, bureau
of the census, under the general super
vision of DR.. Joseph A. HILL expert
special agent. The statistical tables
were planned and arranged by three
Negro employees of the bureau-Chas.
E. Hall. William Jennifer and Robert
A. Pelham, or under their direction
by other Negro clerks. Mr.. Halls as
signment covered population and oc-
cupations, Mr.. Jennifer's agriculture
and religious statistics, and Mr.. Pei
hams mortality and ownership of
homes statistics.
AS a government document the
bulletin is for free distribution and
can be obtained by application to the
director of the census, Washington,
d. G.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
MASONIC.

Already is heard the advance
firing of the warriors who expect
to control the June elections in
subordinate lodges. Candidates
are being groomed and doomed al
ternately.
1t is needless to say that the ex-
tent to which this pre- election
work is arried on is not only un-
Masonic but is usually unfair. The
only way to properly conserve the
peace and harmony of the lodge is
to transact all its business upon
strict Masonic bases, giving to
each member the unrestricted op-
portunity to serve where he is
best fitted, regardless of his par
ticular popularity with any domi-
mating set of the members. Out
side caucusing and "frame-ups" if
carried out always result in bitter
ness and sometimes effect the zeal
of men who would develop into
most useful members. Masonry
should not enter politics nor should
politics enter Masonry. 1t seems
to. the ordinary thinker that the
selection of men for official honors
should be governed a. by the fit
ness and ability of the men; (2) by
the enthusiasm and interest shown
by the brother in his willingness
to attend lodge meetings and do
louse WORK When caiied upon: A
member may be ever so capable of
holding office but If he is careless
about attending his lodge he
should not expect to receive it's
official preferences. Rewards
should go to the workers, all other
things being equal, and they
should be bestowed strictly in ac-
cordance with that fraternal spirit
of brotherly love which is the
guiding force in the craft, rather
than by clannish spirit or by self
ish aims. -Herriford.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
RoSEDALE, KANSAS.

The funeral of Mr.. VIM. H. Jack
son was held from the Pleasant Valley
Baptist church, of which he was a
member, Wednesday He is survived
by wife, five children and a mother.
A daughter, Miss Wilmer Jackson, is
a student at Sumner High School. g. =.
Revival services are in progress at
Wesley Chapel NJ E. church. Rev.
Williams is the new pastor. g.. The
revival services are still in progress
at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church.
A large number of additions have been
made. The condition of Miss Rosa
Morton, who has been ill for several
weeks, is somewhat improved. . . The
infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Raines was buried from their resi-
dence Tuesday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
sHRlNeRs, ANNUAL OUTING.

Allah Temple No. 6, Mystic Shrine,
at a business and social session COM
bined Wednesday night last, decided
upon Thursday, June II, as the date
for its annual outing. The pilgrim
age will as usual be made to Leaven.
worth Kas., over the interurban lines.
Proceeding the outing a ceremonial
session will be held and preparations
are being made for large class. Mr..
w. G. Mosely is the Potentate and
John A. Johnson is recorder. The
Temple was entertained Wednesday
by the Empire City quartet.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

Dear Editor:
That some of the employees of the
Metropolitan are gentlemen in their
conduct toward colored ladies as we'll
as white, was evidenced the other day
when a colored woman's hat was
blown from the car. The conductor
stopped his car, told the lady to sit
still, went back nearly block, got the
hat and handed it to her with smile
and said, mo trouble; we are pleased
to look after our passengers" This
was conductor No. 676 of the Brooklyn
line and 1 am sure the thanks of our
race goes out to man like this who
is manly enough to forget prejudice
and be gentleman toward all women,
white or colored.
D. H. GREEN.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
ST. JOSEPH, MO.

O'' SSS-' - "Ss
Rev. W. ]. DeBoe of the NJ. E. church
has been assigned to the church at
Joplin, Mo-, and Rev. Voolfolk succeeds
him. New Hope Baptist church
closed its fair last week and succeed
ed nicely. Rev. ~ C. Buren, spent
last Wednesday visiting Rev. j. Siler
at Norborne. -. The flying squadron"
visited the city last week and several
interesting speakers brought many
facts to us concerning the liquor traf-
fic. Quarterly meeting was held at
Holsey chapel Sunday. The presiding
elder Rev. Curry, was present and
the sermon in the afternoon was de-
livered by Rev. Voolfolk Hon. A
w. Lloyd of St. Louis. grand chancel.
lor of the Knights of Pythias of Mis-
souri,, was the guest of Mr.. Smith
Crews Saturday and Sunday. . . Ma
dame Anita Patti Brown, the colora-
tura soprano of Chicago, sang to
very appreciative audience at the Ma
sonic Temple last Tuesday night. She
was presented by NJ. A. D. Harts. -.
Mrs. Essex Allen was out to service
Sunday morning, the first time since
November. Her many friends are so
glad of her recovery -. Mrs. Ella
Henson, who was taken suddenly i'll
last week, is on the road to recovery
THE A. NJ. E. church opened its
annual fair and baZar Monday night,
the 18th. The program rendered that
evening was a playlet called "The
Sewing Society" 1t was well rem
dered and much enjoyed. Mr. Alon-
20 Lewis has moved to Atchison, Kas.
Mrs. Lewis was Miss Opal Lee.
Hon. A. w. Lloyd of ST. Louis, grand
chancellor Of the X. of P, was a visit
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

On the evening of April IA a mum.
Der of expert chess and checker play
ers met at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms and
organized a regular chess and check
er association. This following officers
were elected: w. e. Griffin, presi-
dent; D. Howard, vice president; A.
V. Pepp, recording secretary; Prof. ].
D. Bowser, corresponding secretary.
The association adopted rules and
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

The first big event will occur on
Saturday evening, April "a. Mr.. Harry
Liebreman, known for many years as
juvenile champion of the world, and
now acknowledged to be one of the
very finest players in the United
States, will be the guest of the asso,
citation. He will meet all comers in
a simultaneous exhibition, after which
he will conduct a number of games
blindfolded. Come out boys, and do
yourselves honor. Let's make a good
score against this great master and
expert.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

On Monday evening, May 3. match
for the championship of Kansas City
will begin. The contestants are Mr..
A. V. Pepp, tournament champion,
and Mr. Emanuel Jackson, two of the
best local Negro experts. This will
be the first time such a match was
ever conducted in Kansas City, and
will cause the greatest excitement
among the fans.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

Two large banquets, the Knights
Templars and the railway mail clerks,
have taken place in the association
banquet hall this month. Still anoth-
er is scheduled for a later date this
month and another early in May.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

The Reds, captained by L. A. Knox,
won the membership contest by four.
To date, five months after entering the
new bnilding, the membership has al
ready reached 539.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

Some of the gymnasium classes are
now doing outdoor work. AS the
weather approaches the physical de.
partment with its shower baths and
swimming pool becomes more popu-
lar. This is the time of year to build
up stamina to overcome the enervat-
ing days of the summer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

Indicative of how wide spread the
information concerning the associa-
tion has gone out, men coming from
all parts of the country are writing in
for dormitory accommodations
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
suckNER's JUBILEE SINGERS.

The coming of Buckner's Jubi-
lee Singers to the Second Baptist
church, Tenth and Charlotte
streets, Rev. S. w. Bacote, DID,
pastor Friday night, April 30,
marks distinct epoch in musical
circles in this city, and will doubt
less attract the largest and most
brilliant audience that has ever at
tended like entertainment in this
city. DR.. Bacote's success in ell
tertainments of this character is
proverblal. and the list of assist
ants which he has selected spells
success from the very start. The
church has been divided into sec
tions, of which Mrs. Black and
Miss Rosson have section /; Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. King, section 2;
Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Berry, section
3; Miss Gray, Miss Ruth Price and
Miss Juanita johnson, section 4.
Any of these ladies' will be pleased
to furnish you tickets, and the gem
eral reservation for all will be 20
cents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24


Drop in at C. A. Franklin's Print 4
shop and see how his work is I
counted. Then you will know 4
one reason why he can do your 4
printing satisfactory. 1908 East
18th street, near Troost. Bell {
phone, Grand 2998. :
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

MR.. FORTUNE j. WEAVER
The hustling and energetic President
of the Afro-American Employment and
Realty Co., who has sold more than
500 homes to Negroes and secured
employment for 6o,ooo in the past ten
years.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
WATLINoToN DRILL CORPS.

Here is the list of U. B. F.s and S.
NJ. T.s that will help the Warrington
Drill Corps to secure their uniforms
What will you give Address your COM
munication to Joseph Parent, 1909 E.
18th street or Neal Range, Jr., 14O7
Lydia. Make checks payable to Wat
lington Drill Camp.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24

regulations governing match and
tournament plays, and will immediate.
ly put on number of big events.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-04-24
LOOK KOLOOK

The K. c. Patriarche, No. 6o, Corps
G.. U. 0. Of Odd Fellows, will hold
their AnnuaI Field Day Exercises at
Lincoln Electric Park, Thursday, May
10th.
All Drill Corps have been invited to take part and
promise to make it one of the Grandest
Military Displays witnessed.
The Park is Filled with all of the
Latest Attractions
ADMISSION 10 cents.
p.co.;.4.. E. G. DUGGER Chairman.
0y ooA' Capt. T. WHITE, Sec'y
The Republican journal., 1915-10-14
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
casio RIA
THE FARM WOOD-LOT PROBLEM

The farm wood-lot problem may be
making the wood lot pay. Farmers can
no more afford to keep Improbable land
than they can afford to keep improbable
cows. Idle land which is not growing
more valuable is like boarder in the
dairy herd; it eats up part of the profit
made elsewhere. Good farm manage
ment may or not call tor the opening of
an actual book account with the wood
lot, but every good farmer needs to know
at the close of the year whether he is
richer or poorer for his timbered land.
1t costs money to hold land. Every
acre means carrying cost. The tenant
farmer pays this cost IN rent. The man
who works his own farm should be able
to earn at least rent and wages. If he
sold the farm and put the money in a
good savings bank it would yield him a
yearly income without the lifting of "a
finger. His farm is an investment. 1t
should be paying investment. A bank
which paid no interest would be poor
place to put savings. So farm which
does not yield it's owner and user fair
return on his investment as well as a
fair return on the labor and industry of
himself and his family is poor place to
work. Its possesser is paying for the
privilege of owning it instead Of making
it pay him for what has been put into it.
If the wood lot does not directly or in
directly compensate for taxes and inter-
est allowance on its value, it is not doing
it's share toward making the farm pay.
1t is being carried at net loss. Year
book, 1914.
The Republican journal., 1915-10-14
LESS WE FORGET"

Because our Government, in its anx-
iety to avert the calamity of war, has
g one to the extreme in suggesting ex-
cuses which might obtain diplomatic &C
ceptance if accompanied by promises of
better conduct, it does not follow that
our people have forgotten or forgiven or
will ever forget or perhaps forgive the
infamy of the Lusitania.
That our Government, for reasons
which may or may not be deemed suffi
cient. after five long months, does still.
in the absence of disavowal of any kind,
"omit any act necessary to the perform
ance of it's sacred duty must be ac-
counted marvellous example of public
patience. And yet, so far from appre-
ciating the extent of our forbearance, if
not indeed in consequence of it, the I'm
perial Government continues its wanton
massacre of innocents.
We remember the Maine. God forbid
that we should forget the Lusitania!-
George Harvey in the October North
American Review.