davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

library to which he adds yearly and
from which he is contantly drawing
the wisdom and learning of the best
authors. He is a superb English
scholar, and speaks German as cor
rectly and fluently as a native of the
"Fatherland; he has an easy read
ing knowledge of Greek, Latin and
French, and has given attention to
Italian, Spanish and Anglo-Saxon. For
the past fifteen years he has given
special attention to Psychology, having
pursued courses in that science at Col
umbia University. New York City.
He is recognized authority upon the
Psychology of the Adolescent. 1t is
said that he has the finest and most
elaborate set of apparatus in expert
mental branches OF that science 70 be
found in the state.
Ready Of pen, fluent of speech, pro-
found in learning, broad and liberal
in thought, naturally kind and SYM
pathetic in heart, honest and upright
of character, gracious in manners, pro-
gressive and untiring in his efforts
for self-improvement, Prof. Grisham
occupies an enviable place in the
hearts of the people and in genuine
usefulness to the community.
The following editorial from Sun
days Journal is a well deserved trib-
ute. 1t says:
THE retirement of Professor G. N.
nY.fo of ~.
education of the Negro children of
Kansas City is an incident that may
VII be regretted, not only by the ne
gro people of this community but by
all friends of education. Professor
Grisham, during his long years of
modest but effective service, has la.
bored earnestly for the advancement
of the intllctual interests Of his peo.
pie. He is recognized as one of the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MRS. LILLIAN sAVINeToN LEWIS
HERE.
Wins Laurels and Much Newspaper
Praise by Her Magnificent Sing
ing in Prince Rupert, British
Columbia, Where She
Now Lives.

Mrs. Lillian Sayington Lewis, for
merly of this city and for several years
leading soprano in Allen Chapel choir
is spending few weeks visiting in
the city in company with her hus-
band, Mr.. ]. Lewis, who is a success
full business man of that city. Since
going to British Columbia, Mrs. Lewis
with the leading musical organizat-
tions there. And the fact that she is
colored has not hindered in any way
her selection for the most difficult
parts in Oratorios, concerts, and Choir
uses, that have made the season in
Prince Rupert the most brilliant mu-
sically they have ever known. The
following extracts from the leading
daily paper of that city shows the high
regard in which she is held. "The au-
dience in the Methodist church last
evening was both large and apprecia-
tive. Sir John Stainer's oratorio, The
Crucifixion, was given by the choir in
a most creditable manner. The quar-
tette in God So Loved the World"
comprised Mrs. J. Lewis, Miss L. J..
Tallendar, Messrs. C. D. Jones and A.
L. Harris. The soloists were: tenor,
C. D. Jones and bass, Meth Davies. In
part two, solos were given by Mrs. j..
Lewis, Mrs. j. Scott and ]. e. Davey.
Mrs. J. Lewis is an accomplished vo-
calist, and won unstinted praise by
the magnificent rendition of the parts
assigned her. Mrs. Lewis in "Out of
the Depths" was heard to splendid ad-
vantage. She is one of the new sing.
ers in Prince Rupert and her appear
ance in the future will be extremely
welcomed. She has carefully trained
soprano voice of remarkable quality
and will no doubt became a prime
favorite in Prince Rupert Society.
The Sun is pleased to hearof these
splendid achievements on the part OF
one of it's former popular townspeo'
pie and announces with pleasure that
Kansas City will be permitted to hear
Mrs. Lewis Sunday morning at Allen
Chapel.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MASONIC RELIEF BOARD.

The Masonic Relief Board met in
the office of Grand Master Nelson c.
Crews, 1903 E. 18th street last Mon
day at 8 a. m. and allowed twenty-five
claims, total of $4,000 for the quar-
ter, while sixteen claims were con-
tinued on account of Irregularities or
delinquency nthe part of subordinate
lodge. The various departments made
excellent reports and the Grand Sec
retary read several letters of com.
mendation on the prompt work of the
new Burial department The next
meeting will be at Hannibal, immed-
lately preceding the meeting of the
next Grand lodge.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MRS. coRRINE LESTER HoNoREo.
Selected as First Soprano for the New
Buckner Jubilee Concert Co.

Mrs. Corrine Lester one of Kansas
City's most brilliant song birds leaves
Sunday with the Buckners Jubilee
Co., for Chicago where, after a ten
days engagement they will leave for
the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Lester is con-
sidered by many as the most brilliant
soprano in Kansas City and for several
years has sung with the Second Bap-
tist church choir. She was born at
Denmark, Ia, and is the accomplished
daughter of Mrs. Bradshaw and a niece
of Mrs. w. Fred Fairfax She has
lived in this city about fifteen years
and graduated with honors from Lin
coin High school. She has taken voice
culture under Prof. F. ]. Work, and
white instructors have pronounced her
voice one of the most beautiful they
have ever heard.
Mrs. Lester possesses a charming
personality, and a multitude of 10y
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
PROF. G. N. GRESHAM.

The resignation of Professor G. N.
Grisham, for twenty-five years princi-
pal of Lincoln High school in this city,
calls special attention to the career
of this distinguished educator. Born
near Smyrna, Tennessee in 1859, he
passed through a rather crucial period
during the years OF childhood. He was
ten years of age when he entered the
common schools of Nashville. In 1869
he began his studies in Roger Will
liams University, from which he took
his masterate in 1886. From Roger
Williams he went to New England and
matriculated at Worcester Academy
He distinguished himself in this school
by his thorough scholarship and quiet.
genial disposition. Graduating from
Worcester in 1874, he entered Brown
University at Providence, r. l. He was
remarkable here for his work in math-
ematics. Leaving New England, he
early cast his lot and effort with the
work of uplifting his race.
Going to Texas, he took charge of
his first school at Goliad. From this
modest position, ne was soon called to
the chair of mathematics and astrono-
my at Lincoln Institute. He so ably
acquitted himself in this position and
so favorably impressed the board of
regents that in 1889 he was offered the
presidency of that institution. Feeling
however, that larger opportunities and
greater need for his services existed
in this city, he accepted the principal.
ship of Sumner School in Kansas City,
Mo.
Within two years after his coming
to Kansas City, he was elected prin-
cipal of Lincoln High school. OF his
untiring efforts in building the lives
and characters apd in inspiring the
success of hundreds of young people, it
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

is unnecessary to relate. From a
small school, housed in two rooms, he
worked steadily and wisely until he
entered the magnificent building at
18th and Tracy, with fifteen teachers
and over $40 students. Under his
guidance Lincoln High school has sent
forth more students to higher institu-
tions of professional and literary train
ing than any other negro high school
west of Washington, D. c. The ambi-
tion and achievement of the graduates
of Lincoln High school are living tes-
timonials to his excellent, unobtrusive
powers of teaching and inspiring.
In him are combined happily and ef-
fectively large social sympathies and
broad civic spirit. Others may have
the fortitude and the egotism to claim
what is not theirs, but Prof Grisham
has always impressed his closest
friends as we'll as the public, with his
utter unselfishness and his quickness
to assist. No religious, charitable or
civic institution or effort appeals to
him in vain, and his name may be
closely and actively associated with al
most every agency and instrumental
ity making for the improvement and
uplift of his people.
AS chairman of the executive com
mittee, it was Prof. Grisham's fine
personality and positive administrative
ability which brought the campaign
for 100000, for the magnificent Paseo
Y. M. G.. A. to a glorious consumma-
tion. He himself showed his full faith
and interest in the negro youth by a
gift of over $500, the largest individual
contribution. Not only is his personal.
ity pleasing and gracious, but he also
possesses none of that disgusting os.
tentatious superficiality so character
istic of near, so-called, great men.
The same sound Judgment and
foresight which have distinguished
his educational and social accomplish
ments are admirably demonstrated in
his financial achievements, and he is
possibly one of the most substantial
yet most liberal negroes in Missouri
Prof. Grisham has a large private
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Great Celebration.

Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks, d. D., Bishop
of the 5th Episcopal district of the A..
M e. church was in the city during
the week to set in motion the arrange
ment in this end of the district for
the celebration of the Quarto-Centen-
MEL Anniversary of the establishment
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church west of the Mississippi river.
He was met here by a number of the
presiding elders and the pastors of the
various churches of the city and ar
rangements were set in motion that
will doubtless make this the greatest
event the Church has ever known in
the West with the single exception
of the General Conference.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
ROWDYISM WILL NOT
BE TOLERATED. OPEN
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT
THE Y. M. C. A. INFLUENCE.
By w. e. GRIFFIN.


By w. e. GRIFFIN.
Our local Y. NJ C. A. is a splendid
testimonial to the courage and civic
pride of those Negroes who have con-
tributed toward it's creation and sup
port, to the fine idealism of those To-
cal white people who helped to make
it possible, and to the far visioning
philanthropy of Mr.. julius Rosenwald,
who is not afraid to take the stand
that every man regardless of race or
creed is entitled to realize and en-
joy the broadcast possibilities of citi-
zenship. The Y. M. c. A. is a pub
lie institutional belongs to the Ne
groes of Kansas City. Its high mis-
sion is the general public good, and
its powerful influence should be de-
voted solely to the betterment of the
condition of all Negroes in every walk
of life. No conception could be far
ther removed from the true idea as
to the proper sphere and function of
Y. M. c. A. than the notion that the
influence of the Y. M. c. A. is a per
sonal asset to be delivered first to
one individual then to another, or used
to promote the private ambition OF
any one individual as against the pri-
vate ambition of another individual OF
equal ability and worth. No man
should feel that the Y. M. G. A. in
fluence is a vest pocket asset, to be
used at will in advancing the private
interests of his friends, but every ex'
ecutive officer connected with that in
stitution must have the broad social
vision to perceive that the Y. M. c,
A. can command the willing support
of all the people only by dedicating
itself to the high ideal of equal op'
portunity to all and special privilege
to none. If ever the public once gets
the idea that the Y. M. G. A. is in
any sense a one man affair, or that
any one man can command its in
fluence in advancing his purely per
soal interests, as against the equally
worthy personal interests Of any Other
man, then the public will drop that
institution like hot cake. No per
son has any right or authority to &c
anywhere and tell anybody that the
Y. M. C. A. as whole stands for this
man as against that man, where both
are worthy and competent and botf
seeking the same goal The momen
the Y. M. c. A. loses its public char
acter by becoming in any sense a pri
vate interest, then it is doomed.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

most prominent Negro educators OF
America and has always represented
the best elements of his race, both
here and throughout the country. He
has been one of those who have kept
their place." in the parlance of the
race problem-not from any feeling
of servility but from a sense of self
respect and as a matter of wise prac-
teal policy.
This quality, which rises to the
dignity of a virtue, has won for him
the sincere respect of all who have
been in a position to appreciate his
attainments and his worth as a man.
He has given the best years of his
life to his people. Many hundreds of
the boys and girls and young men
and young women of his race have
received from him an inspiration
which they urgently needed in the So
luton of the many problems which
confronted them and still confront
them. It is particularly unfortunate
for these young people that i'll health
forces Professor Grisham to give up
the work which has been of such high
educational value. For the schooling
of the Negro youth is a concern OF
all the people and not merely of the
Negro population.
AS thee principal of the Lincoln
high school for many yeaers Profssor
Grisham has raised that institution to
the front rank among the negro high
schools of the country and has made
it the center of thee EDUCATIONAL inter
ests of the race in Kansas City. His
friends, of both colors, will join in
hoping that the popular instructors
enforced rest will be beneficial to him
and that in at least an advisory capa
city he may continue to serve his peo
pie for many years to come
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

ers, who formed a company several
months ago to take over the old mine.
The above article was clipped from
the Chicago Evening American and
the many friends of the late Miss
Emma Smith will be glad to know that
ten years ago she purchased one hund-
red shares of stock in this mine. The
prospects that her mother Mrs. Jose
phine Smith of this city will be placed
in good circumstances as a result of
the income accruing therefrom.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
SONGS OF THE SEASONS.
By CHAs. A. sTARKs.

By CHAS. A. STARKS
Off in the earth's quaintest spot where dwell
Apart, strange of men, strange,
Mystic, and with deeper ways, poetic
With mind tuned to ever verdant call
And eager ear for the songs Of the Muse.
Serenely and comey, without strife they i've
Live in land of wonder, and of dreams.
'Tis here the Seasons revert perennial
And their annual Festival entertain
With songs and narrations, such they
They relate, and stirring tales mark the hour.
Gathered round the seasons the camoring hosts
Cry out for songs from the Quartet, hearing
The seasons begin to prepare their lay.
With strong Characteristic in face, carriage
And look penetrating the centuries.
Bright summer was there, great dazzling man,
Glorious! To all he was marvel
The gazing crowd was with brightness blinded.
Autumn, Oh sweet autumn thou, too, was there.
A woman, comment marked her very walk
Fading brilliance and softened charm with her
Touches of somber thought, but beautiful
Between old man winter and bright summer
Her place she took, and seemed very happy
To whom does the crowd give way, and bow?
A Maiden Brown and fair with green mantle
On matchless shoulders which hang in colors
'Tis thee, Oh gentle spring. tripping with glee
Thus assembled all the seasons; each
A favorite, with the strange ones, loving
Old winter with his venerable look.
Others, the glorious summer and autumn
With youthful spring who begins to sing.
Song of Spring given in our next ISSUE
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
THREE FOOT LEDGE OF GOLD
QUARTZ FOUND.

Grass Valley, Cal, April ga
three-foot ledge of gold quartz, esti-
mated to run hundreds of dollars to
the ton, has been struck in the Black
Bear mine in the Rough and Ready
district. The mine is one of the old
est in California, but has never been
worked at depths before. The Black
Bear is owned mostly by Kansas farm
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

al and appreciative friends who re-
joice with her in her selection for such
a high class and successful company
and while they wish her unbounded
success in her new field of endeavor
they regret exceedingly that Kansas
City, church and society must lose her
even for little while. The Sun joins
in wishing her unbounded success.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
HERE Is WHAT YOU
WILL FIND

Big Eli Ferris Wheel
which gives a most wonder
full view of Kansas City.
The Open Theatre, contain
ing 1000 opera chairs. This
will be a free show.
Dance Pavilion accommo-
dates 200 couples at one
time and is the finest in the
country. Willie Williams
Orchestra will furnish unex-
celled music. Regular 25-
cent dances.
1t will do you good to see
Captain N. Clark Smith and
the Lincoln Park Band. The
Booker H. Washington Band
stand is a beauty.
Water Dip
High Striker or Bean Pole
Shooting Gallery
Penny Arcade or Amuse-
ment Booth
Baby Dodger
Cane Rack
Pool ParlOr
Restaurant
Refreshments
Knife Rack
Fruit Stand
Candy, Cigars and Soft
Drinks
Jewelry Display
Ice Cream Parlor
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
HOME BAKING.

Bread. rolls. cakes and so
forth baked fresh every day by
Mrs. Josie Pointer at her resi-
dence, 2720 Highland avenue.
Mrs. Pointer for the past three
years has been baker at the
Jones store, and is called the
best baker in Kansas City. Give
her a call.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
THE CARNATloN ART CLUB
WILL HOLD THEIR FIRST

. Monday, May "a, at Lyric Hall
. Which promises to be one Of the
. best exhibits Of the season to
= which the public is invited.
. Admission, rs cents.
y Dancing and Refreshments
= = ss 49,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

L. A. Knox, Esq, Attorney at Law
practices In all Courts, wills and legal
papers drawn. office: 14ts {. 18th
street. Bell phone Grand t4ts.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
AT Last the Big Day
SATURDAY, MAY 18th
100 P. M.
Lincoln Electric Park
2O,h and Woodland

Come-visit the only new
Electric Amusement Park
ever built for Negroes and
at a cost Of 100000.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MEET ME
ON THE HIGHWAY"

Park Motto: "Order at all
times. No liquor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

"The Song of Spring" given in our next issue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Home day has been changed from
the first Sunday in June to the last
Sunday in May, by request of the min
listers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-22
Girls Who Turkey.Trot.

After the sun has gone down on this
city and the factories and stores have
been emptied, every girl who works for
q living begins to turkey-trot. When the
trotting. If you doubt it. Senator G.. F.
Thompson of Niagara county will soon
convince you.
II is this all-night frivolity of the girls
of New York City that proves to the
satisfaction of the senator from Middle
port that women and children should
work at night and on Sunday in canning
factories. They would be far better off
and more healthy for the gainful exercise
and would escape the fatigue Of dancing
such long hours at stretch. What
strikes him as unjust and inhumane is
that canning factories at night are closed
by law to women and minors. Who
population, may become perverted and
take to turkey-trotting, when its mothers
and daughters, under proper system Of
laws, might spend their nights and Sum
days Smelling peas?
We respectfully submit that Senator
Thompson has taken hold of the wrong
end of the problem. and through local in
terest wants to legislate for the few in
stead of the many. VIVA, is needed, &C
cording to his statement Of the facts. is
not so much that the factory laws shall
be amended so that women and children
in rural communities be permitted to
work in canneries at night and on Sun
day. as that they shall be amended so
chat the girls of New York City be pro-
hibited from turkey-trotting and wasting
their health.
There are hundreds Of thousands OF
Woodworking girls, to whom. as an en-
frightened lawmaker, he owes this duty
New York World.
BY all means prohibit" the girls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-22
DANGEROUS DEBILITY

Debility may result from a number
Of causes-worry. after-effects OF
acute illness, lack Of nourishment due
to disordered digestion, or anything
that makes the blood thin. thereby
preventing 1t from carrying healtp
and nourishment to the tissues of the
body.
The symptoms of debility vary but
weakness is always present. often a
tendency to- fatigue easily, ringing in
the ears, black spots passing before
the eyes, weak back, dizziness, wake
fulness caused by inability to stop
thinking. and undressing sleep.
Debility is dangerous because 1t
weakens the body's defence against
disease. For instance, debilitated
people take cold easily and winter is
always trying time for them. When
one cold. follows another the system
surely needs building up.
The treatment Of such rundown
conditions with DR.. Williams Pinh
Pills is based on sound medical prin-
ciples and common sense. These
pills build up the blood SO that 1t
nourishes every part of the body
nerves as we'll as muscles and brings
vigor, strength and health.
Mention this paper and we will mail
You the booklet Building Up the
Blood" Address: DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Your
own druggist sells DR.. Williams Pink
Pills-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-22
Vest Pocket Remedy
! That Quickly Ends
/ Indigestion
Eat What You Please and Never Fear
After Distress.

There is a perfectly safe and sure way
for you to eat whatever your, stomach
Graves and do it over again the next day.
Many will say, How I wish could eat
that but have tried and every time it
nearly kills me-"
People get in condition like this only
because they are not taking proper care
of their stomach.
Every stomach has a lot of work to
perform in digesting the food and II
crowded with extra labor it rebels and
kicks up fearful disturbance.
There is a simple, harmless, inexpensive
and most effective prescription. easily OBJ
tanned at any drug store called Mi-o-na
that will quickly stop this disturbance
These little vest pocket Mi-o-na Stomach
Tablets were especially prepared to regu-
late out-Of-Order stomachs. They not on
ly help the over-worked digestive organs
by increasing the flow of gastric juices,
but surely and safely build up and
strengthen the stomach walls so that the
stomach can take care of the food as ma
ture intended.
It's needless for you to suffer with in
digestion, heartburn, biliousness. sour.
gassy or upset stomach, fer Mi-o-na will
give prompt and lasting relief every time.
Do not delay. but get some Of these In
Webster Co. or other leading druggist to-
day. Be sure you get MONA and ac-
cept nothing else as Mi-o-na Is always
sold with the understanding that II 1t
does not Danish all stomach distress your
money will be returned on request.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner by
jackson Bros.-Adv.