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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
FACTS ABOUT THE NEW
HOSPITAL.

A poster featuring the statement
that the Negro Hospital is the first
actual benefit the Negroes of this city
have been granted, is now in circula.
tion. his poster is attractively gotten
up. On it are the pictures of the insti.
tuition together with an array of hand
some nurses and it will be carefully
examined by any Negro under whose
eye it happens to fall.
The impression the poster is intend
ed to create, however. is that this
splendid institution and it's staff of
competent nurses and physicians were
given to the Negroes of Kansas City
by the Democratic party, headed by
the present Mayor
Now Get the Truth.
In 1910, during the administration
of Darius A. Brown, McWilliam C.
Hueston called meeting of all the
Negro physicians in Kansas City at
the Undertaking establishment of
Watkin Bros. and Hueston, on Lydia
avenue, and took up with them the
need of general hospital for Negroes
Participating in that meeting, and
one of the most active advocates of
the need of such an institution, was
the man who is now at its head, DR..
w. J. Thompkins. That meeting,
through the activity of Or. r. c. un-
thank and VIM. Hueston, resulted in
arousing Mayor Browns interest to
the end that $4,000 was appropriated
out OF the general fund for whipping
the institution into such shape that it
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
To the Public

A circular has been published and
circulated among the Negroes of Kan
sas City advocating the reelection of
Mayor Henry L. Jost, on which my
name appears as one of the men en-.
dorsing this course. l want all my
friends and acquaintances and the pub,
lie generally to know that my name
was used in the matter without my
knowledge or consent, and that am a
Republican advocating the election of
Geo. H. Edwards and the entire Repub.
lican ticket. -. ...... ... -. -. E.
RICHARD FULBRIGHT.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
c. M. e. CHURCH.

Quarterly meeting at the Paseo c.
NJ. E. church, 1915 Paseo, next Sun
day April 2. Rev. F. d. Wells of
Bethel A. NJ. E. church will preach the
Sacramental sermon at 3 p. m. We
are expecting a great time. The pub
lie is invited. Come early and get a
good seat.
]. r. McCLAIN, Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

DR.. C. p. Miller, our favorite Sun.
day afternoon speaker, will discuss the
subject "The Three-Fold Vision of
Love" at the mems meeting Sunday
at $3.50 p. m. No man can afford to
miss such a message fro.n the lips of
this eloquent and forceful speaker.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
coLoREp VOTERS.

The signing of my name to a circu-
lar recounting the alleged achieve.
ments of the present Jost administra-
tion and urging the colored voters to
support him was absolutely without my
knowledge and consent, and is hereby
bitterly repudiated by me.
c. H. PENDLETON.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
Geo. H Edwards and the Republican Ticket Will Be Elected BY 5000 MAJORITY

cent, an increase Of Pie for shannon's
boys Of 12 per cent.
With all this tremendous increase
Of opportunity he has not built one
public improvement.
Public Utilities.
X. Has Jost conserved the city's
rights against Public Service Corpor-
ations7
All of these corporations were for
him in the Primary Election, and
these votes elected him.
He abolished the Utilities Commits
sion, which had gathered all informa-
tion concerning what was owing the
city by these various corporations.
He appointed in their place COM
mittee from the Council that never
met a Secretary, at a large salary,
whose hardest work was to sign the
payroll. Not satisfied with removing
the possibility of gaining new infor-
nation, he allowed the old reports and
tabulated statements to be destroyed,
and the index to all information to
disappear.
He has not insisted that additional
storage tanks for natural gas be built,
although the previous administration
had obtained one holding 100000
cubic feet, and had the promise of
others.
Removals from Boards.
L. Why are there practically no
men Of ability on the Charter Boards?
Because Jost insultingly has remov-
ed or forced the resignation of all who
disagree with him, and the city has
thus lost the services of such men as
J. w. S. Peters, John Thatcher, D. j.
Haff, A. C. Stowell William Bucholtz,
]. ]. Rieger, John Tillhoff and George
Hale.
The Charter provides that the May
or shall not have a vote on these
boards, so that they should be free
from his domination, but he has al
lowed no man to remain who would
not obey his slightest whim
M. Have there been charges of
graft?
Yes. Many instances of graft have
been cited in the selling of insurance,
the purchase of supplies, the conduct
of the municipal garage, the accept
ance of worthless water pipe and 9TH
er materials.
NJ. Where were these charges
NADER
In the Common Council, by Coun-
Gil Committee report, backed by Affi-
davits.
o. HAS THE MAYOR EVER IN
ANY OF THE
CHARGES?
No. His position in this respect was
the same as when the attempt was
made to investigate the mayor in re-
gard to the Civil Service The men
who made the charge of grafe were
and the charges ignored.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
MASONIC NorIcE.

The final initiation of the John
Lange lodge, U. d. A. F. and A. NJ,
win take place Saturday, April Z, at
8 p. m. All candidates must be ready
at that time. All Masons invited.
r. FULLBRIGHT,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

A great walters mass meeting will
be held in st. James church, 1905
Woodland avenue, Sunday, April 2, at
$3.50 p. m. Everybody is invited. La
dies in particular. Addresses by Geo.
II. Edwards candidate for mayor, w.
c. Houston, c. n. Galloway and Mel
son c. Crews.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

E. E. Yates: Joe Shannon fattens
where honest men starve. He is the
creation and embodiment of corrupt
politics. He taints wherever he
touches"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
DEMOCRATIC TESTIMONY.

John H. Atwood: Henry and his
conscience are audited once each week
by Joe Shannon"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

r. J. lngraham: "since I came to
Kansas City when was young attor.
ney and Joe Shannon was deputy
constable, | have not known him to
do days work. Under the law he
might have been convicted at any time
as Vagrant. This is the man who
presumes to dictate to Kansas City"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
scribed to the financial campaign
since last week or their names were
left off the roll b ymistake:

Mrs. E. Allen, D. b. Brown. DR.. w.
H. Bruce. Horace Conway, J. L. Crisp,
]. Z. Evans. Q. j. Gilmore, ]. H. Knox,
w. P. Mimms, T. E. Morehead, L. w.
Roy. Rev. W. H. Thomas. b. w. Walk
er.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01
B c's OF THE CAMPAIGN.

J. A. HarzfeId Explains New Charter
Union Station civil Service =
Public Service-corporations
-ExtraVaganee and Graft.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

We want good reliable
Agents in every city and
town in the country. Write
us for terms.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

Say, have you a furnished or un-
furnished room for rent7 Adver-
tiss it in The Sun and let it be
bringing you in something.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-01

No. His position in this respect was
the same as when the attempt was
made to investigate the mayor in re-
gard to the Civil Service. The men
who made the charge of grafe were
discharged, and the charges ignored
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Historic Boone Tree"
At Bristol Blown Down

BRISTOL, Va. June 1.-THE his
toric beech tree. known as the
Boone Tree" on which Daniel Boone.
the famous pioneer. American hun
ter. carved the information that he
killed a bear. has at last yielded to
the elements. after having withstood
the storms Of time.
This tree was blown down by a
fierce wind recently and split in two,
80 that the historic inscription in its
bark. which read. p. Boone cilld bar
on tree in year. 1890" IL severed.
This tree occupied a picturesque po-
sition in Washington county. east
Tennessee. Ave miles northwest of the
historic old capital town OF Jones'
boro. The territory referred to was
at the time a part of North Carolina,
but later was embraced in the short
lived State of Franklin.
The tree now can be preserved only
by the efforts of some Interested So
ciety, as IL will have to be removed
from the scene, after discarding all
but that section which bears the in
Lscription.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Hollweg Faces a Duel
When the War Is Over

BERLIN, June 1s.-Dr. wolfgang
Kapp, who was criticised severely by
the imperial chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg. in q speech In the
Reichstag on June 3. as among the
pirates of public opinion" owing to a
pamphlet by DR.. Kapp sharply at
lacking the chancellor's policy. now
publishes a card showing that he tried
TO call DR.. Won 9ethmann-Hollwes to
account. ..
DR.. Kapp sent an agent to negotiate
Hoilweg. The imperial chancellor's
agent declared. in the ehsnee nnIs be be.
subject OF personal explanations an ac-
tiop impesed. uGS S him him. ,sy ths j9 ann
thereupon declared that; .Dr. Napp
would seek satisfaction at the moment
when the chancellor no longer was
under the protection OF the war. his
position. and the muzzled press."
Or. Knapp Is one OF the most promi-
nent men In north Germany. and u
closely allied with Herr Won Heyde-
brand. Count Won Westarp. and other
opponents of the chancellor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Western Roads Prepared
To Supply Troop Trains

CHICAGO. June 1s.-western rail-
roads, facing their greatest test for
efficiency. can move the 10000 to 100.z
900 militia summoned to the Mexican
border without a hitch and without
affecting regular passenger traffic. d.
This MAS the statement today OF
railroad officials here who will sched-
ulelth operation OF most of the troop
trains.
ave have plenty of equipment. can
make up many trains within an hour
and the general public won't know
the difference" was the statement
from the office of the general agent OF
the passenger department OF the
Sante Fe.@
The railroad men. however, expected
that few. II any troop trains would
be moved to the border for several
days. Trains were moving today to-
ward mobilization points In the vari-
I'VE can move 5000 troops to the
border a day without affecting reg
ular traffic" Transportation Manager
Vincent, OF the Sante Fe. said.
The Rock Island. In moving troops
will operate each westbound passenger
train in two sections. thirty minutes
apart, making the second section a
troop-train. This will avoid any de-
lay to regular traffic. the railroad Of
ficials said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
CHIMPANZEE MIMI
TO HAVE NEW HOME
Philadelphia Building Palace for
City's Cultured Monkey.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1s.-Mimi.
the chimpanzee, just received at tho
geological gardens. is having q new
home built, which she will be enabled
to occupy with pomp and dignity. In
the near future. so that she may be
viewed by thousands who have heard
OF her fame for years
Mimi is q trick chimpanzee supposed
to have been gifted with almost
human intelligence. She was brought
from the island of Berneo nine years
ago and for seven years was the
property of DR.. william Furness, who
tried to develop in her the faculty OF
talking. He gave up trying recently.
and not long ago presented Mimi to
the zoo.
As a trick performer. Mimi has few
equals. She has one human habit
that she carries out to perfection, and
that Is smoking cigarettes, but she
L is different from nail hends in that
she does not inhale.
Mimi can thread a needle. clap a
negro hoe-down, and tie knots in
ropes. She has a violent temper.
which the management of the zoo
warns the public against.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
.AUSTR|ANS Flee AS
.CzERNOW|Tz FALLS
Russians Now Direct Furious
Attacks Against Brody, OPP.
poslte Lemberg.

LONDON. June 1s.--with Cserno-
witz. capital of Bukowina, In their
hands, and rome OF the cavalry units
already far past II to the north In
thanking attacks on the retreating
Austrians. the Russians have renew
ed the fury OF their attacks In the
region OF Brody. opposite Lemberg,
grad.
II the drive in this region is sue
cessful the Russian line from the
Lutsk region to the Roumanian bor-
der will be Strengthened out. A
Heavier resistance than that of
Czernowitz Is expected here. as the
line can be readily Reinforced by
means OF the railroad from Lemberg
Kovei region, with the Russians slow
iy but steadily advancing despite the
most stubborn resistance OF the com
bined German and Austrian troops.
with Kovei and Lemberg taken the
military critics predict a geenral re-
treat of the east front forces OF the
central powers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Trunk Lines Can Move
$4,000 Men Daily

CHICAGO, June 19.--In the
event the Government should
desire the speediest possible
mobilization Of troops on the
border, the three principal
southwestern trunk lines out Of
Chicago, can move $4,000
troops q day, II all other traf-
fic Is abandoned.
C. B. Stone, general superintend-
ent Of transportation Of the
Santa .Fe, estimated these
troops would be moved as fol-
lows:
BY Santa Fe, $4,000.
BY Southern Pacific. $4,000.
BY Rock Island, $4,000.
II other traffic is not abandoned.
each road can move approx
mately 5000 a day, Stone said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
DISTRICT BUDGET
IN LEGISLATIVE JAM
Appropriation Bill May Not Pass
by June 80, Making Con.
tlnuing Resolution Necessary

The District of Columbia appropria-
trict employees and all other. munici-I
pal expense items for the next fiscal
year. is in danger OF being, caught In
the legislative jam at the Capitol.
extraordinarily quick work must
be done to get the bill through the
Senate and out Of conference within
the next ten days. II the bill is not
passed by July 1. the District will
be without funds and Congress Will
be forced to pass a Continuing reso-
luton to prevent serious inconveni-
ence at the Municipal Building.
Bill In Senate Committee.
The District budget 10 still with the
Senate committee. Assuming that II
will pass the Senate quickly when re-
ported, there In a possibility OF a
long delay in conference over the
items which the Senate undoubtedly
will add to the House bill. There ID
also prospect of a Senate night on
the House provision repeating the
half-and-ha principle. .'
As a rule. the District budget re-
mains in conference for several
weeks. Should this occur this session
a Continuing resolution must be
passed or District activities will be
seriously crippled at the beginning Of
another fiscal year.
A continuing resolution" makes
available in proportion the appropria-
tions of the past year until the new
appropriation bill becomes law and
regular funds are provided.
Other Departments Affected.
Other. Government departments are in
danger OF inconvenience because OF the
unsatisfactory status of appropriation
bills and continuing resolutions may
have to be offered In lieu Of several
regular appropriation measures. These
continuing resolutions are avoided
wherever possible. because they compli-
cate tho Job OF auditing Government ac-
counts, and there Ia more or less con-
fusion when the fiscal years overlap in
such manner. -
The diplomatic and consular. the sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
FREED BY GERMANS,
WON'T HELP BRITAIN
Prisoner on Appam Refuses to
Break His Pledge.

LONDON. June 1s.-when q fisher
man. I. 4. Price. Of Garth. Carnarvon-
shire, claimed absolute exemption be-
fore the Bangor tribunal recently he
said he had been out on the gold coast.
He booked passage home on the Appam:
During the voyage they were captured
by the German auxiliary cruiser Moewe
and to secure his rcleaEe he had tn sign
an undertaking that he would not take
up arms against Germany or her allies.
az truSt," he said. that / shall not
be blamed for taking the only course
open to me other than being taken on
hoard the German auxiliary cruiser as
prisoner"
The tribunal granted absolute exemp..
ton on condition that the applicant
ronain in his occupat ton as a fisherman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Officials Say They Can Trans.
port Militia Without Hating
Regular Service.
SUPPLIES MORE OF TASK
Lines, Just Over Freight Conges-
ton, Might Find This Serv-
Ice More Difficult.

NEW YORK. June 1s-The railroads
Of the country are ready for the great
est preparedness test In history In the
moving Of the militia OF the country to
This e wss the e0 word from the offices of
railroads both In the East and West to-
day. officials united In declaring that
as fast as the Administration orders
10 transport them. The way will be
cleared Immediately for the movement
of troop trains, and already engines and
cars sufficient to handle the thousands
of mon are available.
The problem OF transporting supplies
may be more complicated. The Eastern
roads are just emerging from a serious
freight congestion, but the managers be-
lieve sufficient cars will be available to
handle the additional business caused by
the demands that will come from the
Government for troop supplies.
THE railroads are prepared to move
troops Just as quickly as they are as
OF both the Pennsylvania and the New
York Central railroads.
There - plenty OF passenger rolling
stock available for almost instant use.
II was said at the New York Central.
~ as called for. They would In all
likelihood be given the preference over
every other train, and could be sent
across the country in record time.
were used to handle the traffic In inn
migrants westward. are now on the
side tracks. There are more than
enough TO handle every man Uncle Sam
wants moved. Handling supplies might
be a little more difficult. as the rail-
roads are Just emerging from a serious
freight congestion"
1.-THE Pennsylvania railroad" said an
official. can assemble troop. trains
within an hour of the time of order.
They would be given preference over
all other trains. Every piece of our
rolling stock would be available for
from Use"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Berlin Mourns Sudden
Death of Gen. Won Moltke

; BERLIN, June 1s-Mourning services
are being held today. and others PLAN
ned In memory of the late Lieutenant
General Helmuth Won Moltke. chief Of
the supplementary staff OF the German
army. who died suddenly Of apoplexy.
yesterday afternoon. ut memorial In
shal Won dc GoItz.
Heimuth Won Moitke was a nephew
OF the famous F1cId Marshal Won
Moitke. chief Of the German armies in
the Franco Prussien war.
Today a London newspaper prints
a story on good authority saying that
Helmuth Won Moltke was one OF the
several who urged upon the Kaiser the
declaration OF war against Russia ana
France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Judge Says His Son
Is Entitled to Cash

MARTINEZ. June 1o.-Superior Judge
A. b. Mackenzie has filed an answer to
the action in replevin brought by Mrs.
sarah e. Rankin for the recovery of
1900 in gold coin found on her property
by George Mackenzie, nine-year-old son
of the, judge 2, us1aE.
The boy found a part OF the money
while hunting rabbits and told the
father. who aided him in getting the
The Judge pleads t.,at this cash was
treasure trove" and belonged to tbe
finder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
German Big Gun Attacks
Fail to Take Hill 321

PARIS. June 1s.-violent German ar
tiiiery attacks against French positions
north Of Hill 81 on the verdun from,
were siienced according TO the OFFICIAL
ON the west bank OF the Meuse the
Germans shelled the southern slopes OF
Dead Mans Hill heavily.
4 German attack In the region 81
Chattancout was repulsed by Frencn
curtain-firc and counter-attaclss with
infantry. Two suuadrons OF French air
men tombnrdcd Vouziers barracks sta
ton, dropping sixty-one big caiiber
shells with good effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Row Too Near Dams Edge
Three Go Over, 2 Drown

EAsToN. Pa. June 1e.-while rowing
too near the Lehigh river dam at Island
Park thiis afternoon, GEORGE Kathakas.
twenty-three year, old: Thomas Sort-
saris. thirteen, were drowned. James
Antonio chung to rock until rescued
by canoeists.'
Warning was shouted 10 the trio from
shore that they were too near the dam.
but they persisted in going nearer tho
them. None of them could swim.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Spoilers Tied Five
Times; Divide Prize

PORTLAND. Ore. June 19,-After
pronouncing tho hardest words in the
spelling book in a vain endeavor TO
school division OF the county spelling
match. he'd at Tiilamook. Ore. re-
eensiy. the judges gave up in despair
and decided to divide the honors be-
tween Ina williams. OF Tillamook. and
.velma West. Of Bav City.
These two had tied five successive
times in writing lists OF fifty words
taken from spelling books.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
80 Air Combats Along
British Line in France

LONDON. June ia decrease in In
fantry lighting. with a marked increase
in aeroplane activity and in the artillery
fighting. at some points. featured the
actions along the line in France. accord
ing to the late reports from the war
office.
On the British section Of the line there
were thirty air combats yesterday. but
with no decisive result. On the Verdun
front two German aeroplanes were shot
down by French airmen. and three
others forced to descend by the fire of
anti-air craft guns. One French hier
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
One Time Star Saved
From POtter'S Field

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1s.-Edna
Lotus, one-time favorite of the London
music halls. was buried here in cypress
Lawn Cemtery. Suffering from tuber-
culosis, she was taken several days ago
to the hospital, where she died. Since
her divorce from Harry A. Rheinstrom,
son OF a wealthy Cincinnati brewer. in
Francisco. Friends prevented burial In
the potter's field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Lord Astor's Younger Son
Will Wed Lady Marine

LONDON, June 1s.-Captain the
Honorable John Jacob Astor. younger
son of william Waldorf Astor. now
Lord Aston. is soon to wed Lady Mer-
Ger, Marine. II is announced today.
Young Aston, who 10 an officer in
the First Life Guards. and champion
racquet player of the British army.
was appointed by the King as a lieu
tenant In 1905. Early In the war he
was wounded in battle in France, but
the nature of his wounds was never
disclosed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19

was the victim Of the German snti-sir-
craft artillery.
In the Lorraine there were air duels,
and German fiers made an Intellectual
bomb-dropping raid on Pont-a-Mousson,
Nancy, and Baccarat,
There was no infantry nshting at ver-
dun. s-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Woman Kills Turtles.

MOBILE, Ala. June 19.-Miss Matte
Holbrook and Mrs. salie Harper. two
sisters living on Dog. river. were fish,
immense loggerhead turtle. Mrs. Har-
per killed the turtle with her pistol. II
weighed nearly eighty pounds. The
next day they caught another turtle
in the same place. and Mrs. Harper
shot and killed that one. The latter
weighed almost the same. Both turtles
were landed in the boat with the two
women. Neither woman experienced
the least fright
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-19
Children
At Hotel as etc"

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1e.-There
registered at the Manx the other day
a man who wrote in the desk book as
follows:
Il. T. Carr. wife. etc."
The hotel reporter Is nothing IL not
n curious chap. So he called Mr.. Carr
on the phone and asked:
WHATS this 'et cetera' that you
registeredr'
1.-TWO children" replied Mr.. Carr.
In conically,