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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

A Bible presented to President Lin
coin in 1864 by Negroes in Baltimore
as a token of their appreciation for the
part he took in the emancipation of
their race, has been received at Nash
vile, Tenn, as the gift of Robert T.
Lincoln to Fisk university. the local
educational institution for Negroes.
The gift was announced by the presi-
dent of the university, DR.. f. A. Nc
Kenzie. Mr.. Lincoln says in his let
ter to President Mckenzie:
Please express the pleasure that |
have in requesting Fisk university to
accept the permanent custody of the
very interesting Bible presented to my
father by a large number of colored
persons as a testimonial Of their feel.
tngs upon the issuance of the Emanci.
patton Proclamation. 1t has seemed
to me better that this notable testi.
monial should be preserved in some in.
stitute where its resting place will be
permanent, and / a think OF no more
lifting selection than the institution
founded by Gen. Clinton Bowen Fisk
Immediately upon completing a dis.
tinguished military service in the wal
which resulted in the abolition of hu.
man slavery in our country"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
EVENING
HEAIRY TALE y
BY MARY GRAHAM BONNER
CALL ON SHY DRAGON.

"An old Dragon lived Alone" said
Daddy, near the woods where the
Brownies and Gnomes spent all their
time"
"Oh, dear me-" said Nancy. II will
be afraid of the woods, Daddy"
"Silly, indeed" said Nick. why,
we would never see the Dragon, I'm
sure. Think Of all the times we go
to the woods-we never have seen
a sign Of one."
WELL" said Daddy, there is moth
ing TO be frightened of when you so
in the woods. For the Dragon who
lives there is very, very shy. He
even thinks that is queer himself.
1T was a long, long time before the
Brownies and the Gnomes became
friendly with him. They had to coax
and coax him to come to their party
one afternoon, but when he had de-
cided to go he was so pleased that
he said he would give one, too. l
shall tell you how it happened:
"One day a little Gnome suggested
to the rest of the Gnomes and the
Brownies that they pay a call upon
old Dragon. They all thought 1t a
fine scheme, and off they weg&, all to-
gether. They arrived at the cave in
the woods where the old Dragon lived,
and the little Gnome who had started
them off knocked on the a v with
a piece of rock.
Come in, come in said a voice
that sounded like a low a 1t
was rather a shaky roar, too.
And in trooped all the little
Gnomes and Brownies. We've come
to ask you to our party this after
noon,' they said in chorus.
I'm too shy to come
"'What?' they all exclaimed in sur
prise. "A big old Dragon shy!'
Ives, it's quite true said the old
Dragon very ~mournfully. I know it's
not at all what I'm supposed to be-
All the dragons in the picture books
are awfully big Creatures with little
Creatures walking into their mouths.
whom they swallow. It's because
we've got big mouths. l suppose At
NhoI LAG OPC1Cd III hlOhAh anu AOl VA
the little Brownies rushed inside and
stood on his tongue and laughed. say
ing:
You see, we're not afraid OF be-
ing swallowed And when they had
all crawled out again after their ex-
citing adventure, the old Dragons
face was all wrinkled up with smiles.
I'm so happy he said, that you are
not afraid of me. And we will be
friends. l get lonely in this old cave,
but l have never dared come out when
anyone was around
but now you'll come to our Party,
won't you, old Dragon?' asked the
Gnomes and Brownies.
Yes, I'd love TO- said the Dragon;
but you must promise me one thing
And all the Gnomes and Brownies
raised their arms and called out: We
promise
"It is continued the Dragon, that
you will not tell the little Boys and
Girls l live in this cave, for love
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Youth.

Youth is not a time of life. 1t Is
not a matter of ripe cheeks. red lips
and supple knees; 1t is a temper of
the will, a quality of the imagination,
a vigor Of the emotions. 1t is the
freshness of the deep springs of life.
Nobody grows old by merely living a
number of years. People grow old only
by deserving their ideals. Years
wrinkle the skin; but to give up en-
thusiasm wrinkles the soul.-Dr.
Frank Crane.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Fathers Obituary.

We'll" sighed father today, IF l
should die tomorrow I would want the
newspapers to print this obituary:
He was born 6S years ago. enjoyed
life quite well during the first 10 years
and then had to go to work and has
worked likel eve since. The funeral
will ccu tomorrow" - Atchison
Globe.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
"Erenehsdr Strawberries.

Wash and hull large strawberries,
allowing six or eight to a person; cut
fresh ripe pineapple in strips about
one-quarter inch thick and one inch
long. and insert in the berries to re-
place the hulls. Arrange individually
and garnish with whipped cream,
which has been sweetened to taste
with powdered sugar. 1t may be tint
ed pale pink with vegetable coloring If
desired.-Good Housekeeping.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Linen Almost lndestruotIhla

Linen will last for centuries. Linen
fabric $500 years old has been found
in the tombs of the Egyptian kings.
In the olden times it was practically
the only cloth used, probably because
of its cleanliness. 1t was known in
Winchester, England. In 1872. In this
country there are nearly 10000 persons
employed In the weaving Of linen
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

according to Doctor Dearborn, head Of
a children's infrmary, be guided Judi
ciously if given careful, clear explana-
lions adapted to it's years and point
ing out things really fundamental or
essential. But one must start with a
normal nervous system and muscula-
ture." The doctor explains that he
mean outdoor exercise and plenty OF
sleep.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
PIeaalnn Reeeptlon.

who is your favorite COMEDIAN
"Slithers of the Follies.'"
STILL he isn't as famous as some
OF his contemporaries"
mo, and as a matter of fact. he isn't
as funny as some other comedians,
but he stands high in my regard be-
cause he has never said that he would
like to play Hamlet"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Brussels Sprouts and Beet SAIL

Soak the sprouts in sailed water
for one hour, drain. cook in sailed
boiling water till tender, then drain
again and chill. Place in the center
of a Salad bowl. surround with diced
canned beets, pour French dressing
over the whole and let stand in a cold
place for half an hour before serving.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
~nreakins" Habits Unwlse.

Trying to break" children of habits
is an error of method, the Spokane
Spokesman-Re Review observes. The rea.
son is that habit, according to VIII
liam James, a great psychologist, not
only is second nature. but has become
nature itself and that nature is not to
be driven, bat must be coaxed and
led.
Displace habit with something else.
Replace it on the policy Of substitute
ing some better activity. An average
child even II only I'VE years old. can.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

opera house, New York, one night.
Before the curtain rose, the entire
group fell asleep. n after the other,
and stayed asleep for two hours. 1t
was a curious sight, and old opera.
goers said they never knew of the feat
being equaled. The Spaniard paid S21
for the seven seats.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Toasted Corn.

An improvement over boiled corr is
toasted corn, which has a much more
delicious flavor. After boiling the ears
six minutes. so as to cook them par
TALLY. remove to a breadtoaster and
place over hot Goals, turning until they
are Drowned evenly.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
THE ONE WHO A Y

The tale is not much,
Nor known in the annals of war; 1t
was told in a breath
BY the fires of the camp; it was only
devotion and death.
There were many Of such.
The hero-I know
You would not have called him a hero
at least, ere he gave
His life for the flag, like a freeman;
for he was a slave,
And ignorant, low
In the scale of humanity's worth, as
the bulk Of his race;
But he filled a mans place.
They fed from the foe,
Outnumbered and bleeding, and leaped
to a boat by the shore,
But It sank on the shoal; they must
push it away, If it bore
Their number; then 10!
Before they could ask
Who does it?" or soldier could spring
from the sheltering side,
Already a Negro vas leaping. I'll do
it," he cried,
And bent to the task.
you soldiers can fight for the flag!
You must all get away!
Who cares If l stay?"
All, stalwart to serve,
The arms that had toiled in the cot.
ton! He gave, to the last,
The sum of his strength; for the fugi-
tives' peril was past.
For his soul did not swerve.
Uncomely the clay
Whereof he was fashioned-yet now,
when bullets had rent
A %sevenfold way for the life that he
gave with content,
1t seemed, where he lay,
AS If honor impartial had claimed him
to count him apart,
With the sons of her heart!
Grace Agnes Zimmerman.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The last of that famous band under
John G. Fremont, who in 1886 hauled
down the Mexican flag at Monterey,
Cal, is dead at Spokane, Wash, Arson
A. Pike, aged n~inety-six. Mr.. Pike, an
Ohioan, built a schoolhouse in Bloom
ington, o., while Abraham Lincoln was
superintendent of schools in that city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

81 I'M inclined to think that the
mind Of the Negro has been too long
centered on himself" declared Prof.
l. NJ. Terrell in an address delivered at
Houston, Tex. He has been disposed
to determine the worth or worthiness
of a movement by the direct good he
was to derive from it. We can no
longer afford to measure the value of
things in terms Of our own direct bene-
hts. So long as we continue to do
this, we may never hope to be counted
in fact q part of this great country;
mol can we expect to demand and re-
ceive equal rights and privileges. An
individual or ace that fails in the per-
Torrance Of duty forfeits all claims to
any rights, for duty is paramount to
all rights. And you may be assured if
you perform your duty, your rights
and privileges will follow. 1t is our
duty to prepare ourselves to live the
fullest possible lives; to be Of the
greatest use to the community in
which we happen to live and to the
state and country at large. 1t is our
duty to take advantage of every op-
p~ortunity to improve ourselves to the
end that society generally will feel US
less and less a burden or liability and
more and more an asset.
las fast as the white people of
Houston or any other city or town are
convinced that you are responding to
the opportunities and advantages Of
fered, they are willing and are going
to extend them; and SO, after all, it
is up to US as to what rights and privi-
leges we shall enjoy. A wise use of
those granted is certain to open I'D
new ones. l know that in every in
stance where wisdom has governed the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

No great war of our time has ended
during the winter months, nor, with
the exception of the Russo-Japanese
war, has any begun then. For a CEN
fury all wars have begun in the spring,
summer or early autumn and ended
between March and August.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The American hen produced during
the last census year nearly 20. 600, O00,-
900 eggs, and the product has been In
ereasing since that time.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
New romato ReoIne.

When broiling or frying tomatoes
sprinkle them generously with grated
cheese Just before serving and top
each portion with a. little whipped
cream.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

What is believed to be the worlds
smallest aeroplane has been built by
a Californian, having a wing spread
Of only eighteen feet and being driv.
en- by a seven-horsepower motorcycle
engine.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
ENJOYING the Opera.

A well-dressed spaniard. accompa-
MED by six young and pretty Spanish
girls, occupied seven seats in the or
chestra circle at the Metropolitan
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Through j. P. Rawley, a map pub
Usher of $50 Broadway, a campaign
to raise $4,000 for increasing the
equipment Of the Slater Industrial
School for Negroes at Winston-S Salem,
N. c., has spread to New York.
A letter sent out by William A. Blair,
vice president and cashier of the Peo-
pies National bank, Winston-Salem,
says:
THE influence of the school has
eliminated every vestige of ace fric-
ton in the entire vicinity. The insti.
tuition is not an experiment but a
splendid reality. being the most Inn
portant one in the entire South for
colored people, a " Tuskegee and
Hampton.-New York Sun.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The black opal. which a few years
ago created a furore in the jewelry
world, has practically ceased to exist,
says Albert Ramsey, London, the
worlds largest opal dealer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Winter temperature of Cuba ranges
from so to IS degrees.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The refusal of congress to provide
for additional Negro regiments in the
enlarged army has received a rebuke
from Governor Whitman of New York.
He has authorized the enlistment Of
a colored regiment of the National
Guard Of the Empire State, and the
heartening part of 1t is that, where
as four years ago a similar PROPOSE
ton was strongly opposed by the
guardsmen, they support the COVER
nor's action today.
The Negroes, according to the New
York Press. promise that their regi'
ment will be recruited with expedition
and that their soldiery will speedily
prove itself worthy of comparison
with the whites in loyalty, discipline,
alertness and endurance"
We pointed out, the other day, that
the colored troops 10Y in Mexico were
demonstrating Just that; indeed, that
they were among the best American
fighting stock south of the Rio Grande.
OF purse this is nothing new. The
record of the Negro soldiery in the
Civil war, when 10000 fought to pre-
serve the Union, vas splendid in ev-
cry respect. So was itstrecord in our
war with Spain. In short, the Negro
has won the right through sacrifice
and efficiency to be considered an
active part of our national defense.
If the great state of New York re-
lies upon its colored stock to make
satisfactory guardsmen, what a dis
grace for the national congress, if, be-
of sectional hatred, 1t refuses
to consider the ready and willing Ne
gro for the regular army!-Milwaukee
Free Press.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

An Irish author who has recently
published a ti%fth-century romance In
sists that the 20" of his name (O'Sul.
livan) should not be capitalized be-
cause it is a corruption of the Gaelic
word us" meaning the descendant
Of" He AYERS that both the apostrophe
and the hyphen are recent intrusions
in the field of human nomenclature.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
Optimistic Thouaht.

Devotion is a powerful instrument
in humanizing the manners Of men.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Most of the so-called chicory now
being used in Italy is made of dried
tgs. 1t is said that dried figs are at
least as good for this purpose as chic.
DRY, and are now in great demand.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

action of the Negro he has received
the encouragement and assistance Of
the white people.
"In concluding my remarks, / wish
to exhort all, especially those who
have achieved these new honors, that
at bottom and as the basis of all life
and progress must rest the religion Of
the Lord Jesus Christ. Except we
eliminate all deceit and selishness
and get right down to the good old
way and not only say we are willing
to do so, but actually treat every man
as we would like to be treated, there
is no way to escape friction and dis
ruption.
81 hope the day has dawned when
every member Of my race will see the
wisdom of being upright. honest, re-
liable and intelligent so that he will
have the respect and confidence of the
better element of all races. If we are
to play the important role in the In
dustrial and economic development OF
our state and country which it is pos
sible for US to do, we must learn to be
more dependable; for labor that is
nondependable, that cannot be relied
on, is certain to be replaced by other
and more reliable labor. When all
men shall have reached the point that
they will quit trying to deceive each
other and remember that honesty is
the best policy, we will then be on
the road to a better mutual under
standing and therefore to a better ra-
cial relationship. Let this occasion
be an incentive to all for a higher
faith IN the ultimate outcome Of man
kind"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
INTERNATIONAL
LESSON

CBy =. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
the Sunday School Course in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
Copyright by Western Newspaper Union.)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29

Hashingtoa March - seerenr
Lansing aiia the approval of pfeei.
ieaf Wllsaa has Instructed Auhas
ador Ger5rd 70 inqgre u German
aheiher any ~ 81 submarines Tor
ieieed fae BRITISH channel steamer
5uHsex mon which b American an
izets we're travelling. Or tho Bngea
horse ship Engiishman which aenf
toan With a losa ~ one American
I'VE A the situation hov stands the
United states has no conclusive
1ioof that submarine attacked eth
er salp bui all evidence az had ia
f'eaies that both we're torpedoei
Without warning rpon tie res8on
n the Berlin foreign Office 10 Nr
iefafda inquiry may depend tae test
step o. The American government A.
this time # e made clear no aeilos
has been taken which IN any sense
ebi be construed az a demand o.
protest
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
ESCAPED DEATH As A
SPY; TO TELL STORY

New York. March % -Herst Won
Der Goltz. alias Bridgman TAYLOR. vino
IS said TO have been sentenced to
death IN England as a spy. arrived
here today on the steamship Finland
from Liverpool 10 give evidence to the
government concerning alleged con
spirac.es 10 provide German warships
az sea with coal and provisions Won
Der Goltz was q prisoner for a time In
the tower Of London his custodians
said. but was promised that his life
would be spared If he would come to
this country and tell this governmen
wthat he knew concerning the alleged
conspiracies to commit unneuiral
acts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
LETTER WRITING UP
To THE LADIES, NOW.

The letter ag campaign f.
growing each and thousands Of
letters arc roh Yli from Guthrie 70
every state il fHe union telling of
ite presper't the city and the
county and o. il opportunities here
Tor business ain Investment To.
morros viii 81 ladies' daY and at 4
o'clock All ~ ise somen IN tho eIty
are expected i1 tart for the mail
t0s aiiA iheir batch Of letters Those
Who can reasa te big mail box on
the federal corner should mail there
others put 70 iae earest box or hand
% the postman rleHty Of STATIONERY
leaflets. ara other printed matter
free 10 ever bod at the Chamber of
Commerce Some very handsome
rev post card ara street scenes are
on sale at iaH taiionery store Send
a few.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
GERMAN PLUNGER
SANK THE TUBANTIA

amsterdam March q Tie Han.
ssho'aI af that an expert ingeti
fo1 proves c0aclashelY that the
Hata 'iner Tabanta aas s8ak by
torpedo alih a bronze air chamber
stitch found only lH the Schwartz
Eoni iorpedoes made in Berlin The
iageioas used In ias British and
French navy have steel air chambers
enc q the experts suggests that the
Tubantla might have been lorpedoed
b7 a small German torpedo boat
Ahose station l. Ostend.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
SAVES $4,000 BY
TAX DECISION

Oklahoma City. Okla March % =
Louis Duncan Of the First National
bank. Maskogee. will net have to pay
personal taxes on $4,000 notes and
mortgages owned by J T. pabbs.
former president OF the bank. but sold
to Duncan's order
The supreme court commission 10.
day affirmed the judgment OF Superior
Judge Hal G. Thurman who enioined
Treasurer Connell Rogers and the
sheriff from selling the property for
1908 and 1909 taxes. Rogers cited
Duncan for emitting TO return the
property. Duncan appealed from the
order putting it on the rolls. but the
county court held the procedure was
regular
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
DELLAMY FORCED To
RESTORE S2,4s2

Oklahoma City March ~ The
supreme court commission held that
former Lieutenant Governor George
W Rellam} must repay to the state
80 he collected as salary for
being chairman OF the state banking
toard and $500 a year AtforueY
General West sued to recover the
money several years ago. but District
hdge Carney AZ II Reno dismissed
RE snit Today's decision rererses
CAREY remanding the case FOR tf!al
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29

Philadelphia Pa March 20
Charging that former Postmaster
General Robert J Wynue and his
present associates IN the First Na
iional Fire Insurance company have
reduced The assets Of that corporation
about s20OO0OO and appropriated 10
themselves more than $500 600 mum
bef Of stockholders led by O o Sui
ton Of the court Of claims Washing
Ton. demanded an accounting and
restitution
The BIN Of complaint has been filed
IN the supreme court Of the District
Of Columbia
Il is sol forth in the bill Of complaint
hat Wynae himself q personally un.
able 70 attend 10 ihe business Of ihe
company because Of personal lncapaci
teis and bis present associations
The shareholder of he company
are scattered over ihe entire country
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29

Cleveland, O., March -s-Three o
the New York Centra's fastest an
finest trains were wrecked at Am
herst, Ohio, this morning
The trains involved were two So,
ticns of train number eighiy-siN, cas-
bound from Chicago TO buffalo, th,
Flyer and the Twentieth Centur
Limited
The second section Of the Chicago
and Buffalo FLYER crashed into thl
first section in heavy fog when ihs
first section stopped for water
The Twentieth Century westhour,
ploughed through the wreckage D,
fore 1t was stopped.
Seventeen dead bodies have beer
recovered and more are in the wreck
age Twenty-Five were injured
MOONS STORY or WRECK.
Four addiuona, bodies recorFoc
from the wreck brought the knowT
dead to twenty.one
Most Of the dead were IN the rcal
coaches OF the first section Of Tic
Chicago go-Buffalo Flyer
Some OF the dead were found In the
rear coaches of the second section o
the FLYER which buckled over onto
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
RUSSIAN ONSLAUGHT
COST 10000 MEN

Berlin. March ~ Russian casual
lues In the present offensive against
Field Marshal Won lindenburg arm
ie are estimated 10 an overseas news
titemcnt today 10 nave been not less
than 10000 along the 75mlle front
whore engagements have been in
progress.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-29
1900 ATTEND SUNDAY
SCHOOL MEET At TULSA

Tulsa. Okla March . The regis
Ter shows an attendance Of loo dele.
gates at the 23rd annual convention Of
the Oklahoma State Sunday School
association 10 session here.
Marion Lawrance. II J Heinz, Dr.
S. d Gordon. Z. o Excel, Walter
Athearn and J Shreye Durham form
the nucleus Of a program that never
has been egualed in quality BY con-
vention OF this magnitude