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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
NEGRO FOLK MUSIC,

1t took three years of training at
Hampton Institute to bring me to the
point of being willing to sing Negro
songs in the presence of white people.
White minstrels with black faces have
done more than any other single
agency to lower the tone of Negro
music and cause the Negro to despise
his own songs.
Mr.. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of
vocal music at Hampton, says:
"Thre is no more lamentable ten
dency among certain people than the
disposition either to despise Negro
folk songs altogether or else use them
as means of race ~caricature; neither
is there any practice that should be
more condemned. America has no
more valuable heirloom, from a histor,
ical, traditional, or musical standpoint,
than these folk songs. For this reason
it should be the duty of all, especially
of Negro musicians, to do everything
possible to bring the songs to their
proper and full appreciation. Negro
music has suffered sufficiently already
through rag-time and popular min
strelsy, and any further attempt to
keep Negro music on this low level
should be met with the indignant pro
tests of all serious-minded people"
1t is imperative, in my opinion, fol
people who are sincerely interested il
the Negro and his one unmistakablt
contribution to American civilization
to use every opportunity to dignif,
the music of this people, not merel.
by encouraging the Negro to sing hi.
folk songs in their truly beautiful
primitive form, but also by encourag
ing him to show their possibilities 70
use as themes for anthems, oratorio:
and even operas. This will do NOR
than anything lse to dignity thin i
the estimation of ducated Negroes
Robert R. Motion in Southern Work
man.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
A REPUBLICAN SENATOR.

The entrance of Mr.. Walter S
Dickey, Kansas City's foremost bust
ness mar and the indicated leader
Of the Republican party to its man!
victories of the past few years will
be hailed with Joy by that overwhelm
ing majority of the party who realize
that if victory is to be achieved by
our party it must put forward its most
representative and capable leader. In
Mr.. Walter S. Dickey is epitomized
all those qualities of leadership which
make for success and the Sun sin
cerely hopes he will permit the Re
publican and Independent voters OF
the State of Missouri to give a tangi
BILE demonstration of their apprecia
ton of his splendid qualities and un
selfish labors in behalf of his party
and State.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

II it is true that certain of our
larger elementary schools employ hot
house methods in filling up their
graduate lists, allowing pupils to en-
ter high school without having done
all the required grade work the prac-
tice ought to be stopped. Indeed 1t
is hard to conceive how such a prac-
tice should have had any beginning
Surely il is conducive to nothing but
disaster to the children thus treated
and, instead of being an incentive
and Strengthening for subsequent pro-
gress, 1t is a most fatal blow and one
that has absolutely no relief, onc its
evil effects begin.
The Negro race, above all others,
should never submit itself to shame
and shallow ideals. We are passing
through a crucial period of our de
velopment and nothing but real sub
stantials should be a part of those
qualities which we ope to base III
prosperity upon. To be ha~lf-educated
and CLOSED over is little better than
to be confessedly ignorant. The for
mer has a false bottom even If lac
latter has no bottom at all.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12


We use the term nerves" to de-
note what is sometimes called nervous
exhaustion and what in medical
p~hraseology is known as neurasthenia.
This malady is characterized by a re-
duced state of nervous energy which
brings about quicK fatigue and that oft
heard complaint of tired feeling.
1t is a state of lessened endurances
that shows itself also in the mental
sphere in the form of ~irritability of
temper, and may be summed up in
the self-explanatory term irritable
weakness"
Neurasthenia is a disease of both
sexes of all races and all classes. 1t
of the idle rich; for, indeed, 1t is as
often the result of %plodding monotony
as of the feverish search for novelty
and diversion. In either case the high
and sustained tension is apt
to result in nerve fatigue, or, in
other words, neurasthenia. Further
more, it is a disease of many and
varied forms. Not all Inconsistencies
are in sanitaria; nor indeed are they
all confined to their own homes.
Neither do they always present sad
pictures of declining physical vigor.
with loss of flesh, a fiabby skin, a
careworn c%ountenance and a faltering
gait. ute to the contrary, they may
present the appearance of perfect
| physical health and development.
These are the two extremes between
which lies the multitude in it's in
finite variety. 1t will be readily seen
that all those things which tax the
nervous system and which tend to eX-
haust nervous energy, such as over
work, worry, heredity, e~xhausting ill
ness and debiliating excess, have their
place among the direct and indirect
causes of n~eurasthenia.
Overwork is a relative term, de-
pendent as much upon the forces and
endowments of the individual as upon
the nature and quantity of the work.
Some people become tired to the
point of exhaustion in the attempt to
do work that others do with ease.
This may be the result of physical
u~nfitness, if the work be of the kind
which requires great physical power
and endurance. Again, 1t may be the
result of mental unitness if the work
requires a trained mind, for an I'm
trained or imperfectly trained minG
easily exhausts itself in doing worl
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
Health Hints
BY DIR. Lloyd E. Bailor
A weekly discussion of Hygiene and SAM
tatiop, First Aid Measures and Proven
tive Medicine. Questions will be ans
wered but no diagnoses nor prescrip-
tons will be given in this column.

which a better trained brain could do
without fatigue. Then, again, the ex-
haustion may come from Temperament
tai u%nfitness, real or imagined, for
the work done. Many persons tire
themselves out doing work, not be-
cause they are physically or mentally
unable to do It, but merely because
they dislike it. In all these cases
the result is the same and nerve ia
tigue is the consequence. If, through
lack of physical stamina, mental
force, or Wa. power these people are
unable to maintain the store of nerv-
Gus energy required for their work
they finally become Inconsistencies.
Worry is both a cause and a result
of neurasthenia. The uncertainties
and vicissitudes of life are such as
to make more or less worry well nigh
inevitable. a certain amount
of worry is even to be desired, but no
where is moderation more essential,
for excessive worry must surely
wreck the nevous system. There are
those who worry because the weather
does not suit them; others worry over
their occupations; others worry over
their poverty in material possessions,
and indeed there are some who worry
over the prospect of the after life.
Worry from whatever cause is a largo
contributor to neurasthenia.
eredity is often a contributing cause
to this disease. One may inherit a
weakened system from par
ents suffering from nervous diseases
or whose nervous system has suffered
as a consequence of some debiliating
disease, as tuberculosis, syphilis, ma
laria, etc. Hence, these diseases may
not only cause ~neurasthenia in the pa
tient but even in his offspring.
Overindulgence in alcohol, tea, cot
fee, drugs, or even in a too vigorous
social life with it's attendant expos
ure and late hours, often results in
neurasthenia.
The treatment of neurasthenia is
an individual affair with each suffer.
er. Some cases need absolute rest
and change of scene; others need to
be put to work of some other kind
than that in which they have been
engaged. Congenial association with
persons of a cheerful disposition otter
works wonders with these patients
The S of drugs and animal extract.
in the hands of the physician along
with a prescribed diet and regulation
Of habits usually avails much in thu
Way of cure
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

spend the vacation in desultory pur-
suits and come bac.. weaker and less
useful, eventually to be dropped out
of service. Growing processes and
expanding visions in educational work
are 81 evident upon every hand and
the spirit of progress so strong 49,.
only those who are of the right
mould are who are susceptible to the
finest improvement are now to be en-
trusted with this important work.
There is absolutely no reason for the
teachers of Negro children being be-
hind the instructors of any other rae
in all that goes for efficiency.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
A APPROVAL.
Teachers Certificates Without Exami
nation.

The Combined Normal and Indus
trial Department of WHEREFORE Uni
versity has been examined by the
State Supervisor of Normal Schools
and has been placed on the approved
list for the training of teachers for ele-
mentary schools and special work,
such as Domestic Science, Manual
Training, etc.
This recognition by tn State Depart
ment of Public Instruction means
much to the graduates of Wilberforce
who are preparing themselves to
teach, as graduates from this depart
ment are entitled to a teachers four
year provisional certificate without ex-
animation. After t~wenty-four months
of successful teaching the holder is
entitled to a lie certificate of the
same grade, good anywhere in the
state and recognized in t~hirty-four
other states.
Students who graduated prior to
1915 and who had completed a four.
year high school course before begin,
ming the two-year normal course OF
this department will. likewise, bene.
fit by this arrangement and many
such will find that by slight additions
to their professional work they may
become entitled to the provisional
certificate without examination.
With the added facilities of gym,
nasium and well equipped recitation
halls and shops Wherefore now of
fers splendid opportunities to per
spective teachers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
NEW LAUNDRY.

The opening of the new Anchor
Laundry at 18th and Woodland by a
company Of capable and representa-
tive colored men should be hailed
with joy by every Afro-American In
this city who desires to see new fields
of endeavor and opportunity open up
for our people. Mr.. t. b. Watkins,
Mr.. A. F. Johnson and Benz. o. Cave
are all practical and experienced bust
ness men and Mr.. Cave has given If
teen years careful study and practical
service to the laundry business. They
have installed the latest and most up
to-date machinery and with the repu-
tation our people a v established in
the past of being the best l~aundresses
in the world, there is no reason why
this institution should not be a most
gratifying success from the very out
set.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
cAuRcA DIRECTORY.

Bethel A. M. z. Church, gath and Flora
st. Stephens Baptist Church, eO4 Char
Centennial Nj. E. Church, 18TH and
Second Baptist Church. 10th and Char
Allen Chapel A. Nj. e. Church. 10th and
Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 4sth and
Kansas, -
St. Augustine's p. E. Church, 18th and
Troost
Ward Chapel A NJ. e. Church., llth ana
SiIe Valley Baptist church. 1920 crys-
st. Jaon's A. N. e. Church. 174s Belle
Seventh Day Adventist, 2Srd and Wood
al Monica's Catholic, 18th aud Lydia
Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine.
Highland Avenue Baptist Church, I'LL
centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centrop-
ST James A. NJ. e. 2. Church, 1923
woodland Ave.
Third Baptist Church, Roundtop.
Peoples Mission, 3Oth and Genesee.
st. Pauls Baptist Church, 18th and
Friendship Baptist @4sdy S Church 18th and
Pilgrim Baptist Church, GA Charlotte
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Inde-
pendence Avenue and Tracy. -
Calvary Baptist Church. 18th and
Bigeiow A. M. e. Mission. 9th and
Progressive Baptist Church, .Sth and
G. M. E. Church, 1917 Flora Ave.
st. James Baptist Church. 40Ss MIL ST
st. Luke's A. III L. Churcn, 43rd and
Prospect Place.
KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES.
First A. NJ. e. Church, Sth and Neb.
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, LIST and
Splitlog.
Metropolitan Baptist Church., 9th and
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church. Water and
St. Paul a. M. e. Church. 21st and
First Baptist Church.. 9Th and Neb.
King Solomon Baptist Church, Srd ano
State.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.. Rosedale,
NJ. e. Church, 9Th and Oakland.
A. NJ. E. Church, 4th and Oakland.
Salter Mission, A. M. e. Church, South
Protestant Episcopal, srd and Stewart
Second Baptist Church, gath and Ruby
wesley Chapel NJ. E., LOG Shawnee.
st. Pau A. NJ. E. Zion Church, 400
Bethel A. NJ. e. Church, Roselale, Kan
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Vir
Bbenezer A. NJ. E. Church, Sanford an,
Nj. Zion Primitive Baptist Church
Westport avenue n Tangent street
Rosedale.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
LEISURE HOUR REFLECTIONS,
FROM A QUIET CORNER.
CHAPTER II.
ENNIS S.

There is always a pleasure to the
man or woman who has a good thing,
in passing it on to the other person;
but, on the other hand, IL you should
happen to discover a little weakness
In a friend, there is surely nothing
gained by opening the eyes of others
to the same flaw.
If you happen to hear a story which
is little to the credit of some one else,
be careful how you pass it on. Many
a persons life has been spoiled be-
cause some error of the past, long be-
forefore repented of. long before
atoned for. as far as such things can
ever be made right, came to the know
ledge of some one who lacked the
magnanimity to keep it to themselves.
Perhaps they had no bad motive in
passing 1t on, but may have told it
simply as a little interesting news,
but they passed it on just the anne
This was out of order.
There are, however, hypocrites in
the world who need to be exposed for
the public good. but the person who
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Maggie E. Duncan was born
April l, 1856, in Pittsburg, Pa. At
the time of her death June Z she
was SO years 2 months and 6 days
old, and was the Oldest living child
of Nathaniel and Mary Ann Coles.
Two brothers and one sisters are left
of the once large family of nine chill
dren. Richard T. Coles, James w.
Coles and Ida Coles Lee, their faith
full and youngest sister, whose untir-
ing devotion has been most marked.
Her gratitude to her sister and broth.
er to her brother-in-law and sister
in-law she never failed to tell to those
uate Of Avery college,, Allegheny, Pa.
Early in life she married Rev. w.
Rhue of Farmville, Va. He held Sew
eral charges in that state and moved
to Newport, R. L., where he died after
a long and lingering illness. She was
in his work. She was well educated
in music, and no church under his
charge was ever without a good or
ganist. Later she went to Washing
ton, d. c., to be near her relatives
and was married to VIM. Duncan, a
farmer of lexington, Va, where he
died three years ago. After his pass
ing away and also the passing of a
sister and two brothers, she again
moved to be neal relatives, this time
coming to Kansas City last August.
Being frail of body and knowing the
ravages of death were upon her, she
came West, hoping, too, that the
Western climate might eliminate the
dreaded disease. Mrs. Duncan has
been a Christian since childhood and
would move her membership as she
went about to live. In November she
connected herself with Allen chapel.
This move made her so happy for she
was in the church from which her
father and mother we're called away,
and where her brother and sister we're
members. Her only regret was that
she was never able to return to her
church but once since she became a
member. She forgot to cal
upon the Savior even to her last hour
The 23d Psalm she always lived by
On many visits made to her by Rev
Thomas she would remind him moi
to forget a short passage of her fav.
orite Psalm which she wished him
to speak of at her funeral. Two
hymns which always brought happi
ness to her soul during her long i'll
ness she has asked to be sung. "My
Savior First of All" and "A Haven
of Rest"
Mrs. Duncan during her long i'll
ness had every conceivable car and
comfort shown her by her devoted
sister, Mrs. James A. Lee, and heI
husband, Mr.. James A. Lee. the tru'
AMI officer as whose residence she
made her home, and her loyal brother
Prof. r. T. Coles and his wife. The
Sun extends its deepest sympathy to
the ,bereaved family.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

An exhibit OF work done in the pub
lie schools of Kansas City, Kas., was
held recently. An interesting feature
Of the exhibit was the contest for a
silver loving cup offered by the board
of education for the best grade school
manual training exhibit.
The contest early developed into an
effort to prevent the cup going to
the Negro boys whose work in the
first public school exhibit, held two
years ago, was without doubt the
best. Three d~isinterested experts
were selected as judges, and it was
theeir unanimous decision that the ex
hibit of the Negro boys was entitled
to the cup. 1t is almost needless to
say that the Negro citizens of Kansas
City, Kas., T very much elated over
the result, but far more gratifying
than any feeling of victory is the fact
that the Negro boys have shown that
they can put as much thought, accu,
racy and painstaking care into the
work of their hands as the boys of any
other race.
Mr.. A. J.. Starnes, the Manual Train.
ing teacher in the Negro grade schools,
is a graduate Of Hampton Institute.
The five manual training teachers in
the white grade schools are graduates
OF some Of the best white schools in
the country.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
U, q. r. & S. M. T.

Come and go with us. Where? To
Leavenworth, Kansas, Saturday, June
IL, 1915, Dickerson Park. Cars leave
4th and Minnesota, Kansas City Kan
sas, 1000 a. M, 1900 m, $500 and
700 p. m. Exhibition drill by Wat,
lington Drill Corps of u. B. F. and
other wonderful amusement. Every
body will be there Saturday, June IL
Round trip 60 cents. This grand at
fair is given by U. B. F. and S. M. T.
of Kansas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Negro Business and Professional DireC-
tory Of Greater Kansas City
per G %sss n :%s 4 BUSINESS ;ss. is; s .sss. sa .s sSss 3 ss. 's & %, a s ss s ss tor .. ss rs ss:
call Jun Office, Bell phone Ss cast or see Or asent)
BARBECUE.
R. W ALEXANDER, 1919 East 18th street. Bell phone ao62w. Free
delivery.
BARRIERS.
j, CowDEN, 1617 East Twelfth street.
CLEANERS, OVERS AND TA1LoRs.
O. K ms CLEANERS FAN IRIS AND ND OVERS EYE 81 guarantee strsat R mot t to shrink as. any gar gar
WORKMAN BROS, 1871 Paseo. Bell phone East 7O1.
GoLDEN's STEAM DYE WORKS, 1905 East 18th St. Bell phone
East 500.
DRUG STORES.
IDEAL PHARMACY Prof. R. W. Foster, Prop, 18th and Woodland.
Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4O70.
FLORISTS.
WEAVER FLORAL CO, Flowers for all occasions. Funeral designs.
Homes, churches and halls decorated. 1910 E. 18th street. Bell
cRosTHwAIT FLORAL co, 1901 East 18th St. Bell phone, East
22. Home phone, East 4000.
y. L. MATTsoN, IA East 10Th St. Bell phone Grand 23osw.
COTTAGE GROCERY, 121 Westport Ave, Rosedale, Kas. Rev. S. A.
LAUNDR1Es.
THE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY Co, j. c. Hale, Mgr, 1928 Summit St.
THE IMMACULATE LAUNDRY, 1912 East 18th St. Bell phone
East 4(Z3.
LAWYERS.
G. H. GALLOWAY, COL Delaware, Home phone MSS, Bell phone Main
AS. Practices in all courts.
W. G. HUEsToN, COL Delaware, Home phone MSS, Bell phone Main
AS. Legal advice. Practices in all courts.
GEO. T. WASSOM, Attorney at Law, 37 Walnut street.
Bell phone East 2727, Home phone East 4070.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
c. BRUCE sANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1907 East 18th St. Bell
phone East 1913.
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. R. j. LAMBERT, Theraptics, P. o. box GOA, Bell phone, Rosedae
523, Rosedale. Kas.
REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT.
AFRO AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO, Help fur
nished. Oil MCGEE street.
Bell Phone ISL Main. Home Phone 1856 Main.
CoLoRED PEOPLES INVESTMENT co, 2427 Vine st. Bell Phone
East 1O11, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres C. H. Adkins, Tres
MRS. A. E. JENKINS, 1924 Vine street, Bell Phone East 4O67J.
SECOND HAND GOODS.
IW. G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine st. Bell phone East 1851
MIME. STELLA HUBBARD, latest things in hats. Old hats made
new. 1910 East 18th street. Bell phone E. 479S.
UNDERTAKES.
G. n. C0UNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 1920 Vine St, Bell Phone, East
1886, Home East 3341.
WATKINS BROS, 1929 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 97, Home
Main 1889. Res, Bell East 1881.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

The Sun extends its best wishes to
the one hundred Negro teachers of the
city who complete their years work
this week. Among this number are
many Woodworking, conscientious
race servants who are earnestly striv-
ing to lead our youth into a love of
learning and an appreciation of higher
ideals. These teachers realize the
responsibility of their calling and will
in most pursue some form of
vacation work which will bring them
back in September stronger for the
new tasks before them. A few viii
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Solwly the remaining nations of Eu-
rope are drifting into the camp of
the Allies. Little Switzerland is the
latest to be getting herself upon a
war footing. 1t will be some time
yet before we get real mad.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Now that the schools are closed par
ents should encourage their children
into developing their musical talents.
There is less real love of music mani
tested in Kansas City than in any
other place of it's size in the country.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

After much opposition pom the part
of other saloonists VIM. Gizzard has
been allowed to open up his new
place on East Twelfth street. If Ne
groes must buy liquor they should buy
it from their own people and we wish
Mr.. Grizzard his share of success.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Lincoln Park has adopted the policy
of free doors during certain hours
in the afternoon. This will doubtless
aid greatly in popularizing the place
and shows a wise foresight upon part
of the management. Good, settled
weather will also contribute to the
desired results.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

That there are a couple of Kansas
City girls who wre well thought of
here living a riotous life out in Frisco.
They said they couldn't find any work
and didn't want to starve. Better
stay home girls.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

That a certain angry husband ran
a white insurance collector a mile the
other day; says he caught him hug
ging his wife. Why not run her a
mile too?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

The resignation of Secretary Bryan
indicates that there was at least one
man in the cabinet VINO had the cour-
age of his convictions rather than
the craze for political jingoism.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

That the most inconsistent Ne
gro in town is the physician who gets
ALL his money from the Negro-and
spends all his money with the white
man.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

That more Negroes are losing
homes which they are buying on the
installment plan this summer than
eve before in the history of Kansas
City.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

That no matter how homely a
woman is some man thinks she's a
beautiful doll"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12
EDITORIALS.

The Commencement exercises Of
the various schools we're all largely at
tended and were extremely delightful
TO both patrons and friends alike.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Mrs. L. j. Maddux and Mrs. John
Stoval entertained the Sewing Circle
at the home of Mrs. Vandever. 914
Freema navenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-06-12

Mr.. H. Bishop, the well known Chef,
returned last week from Pueblo, Col.
where he has been employed.