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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
GEORGIA AGAIN

A MOTHER ATTEMPTS to aid her
child and is lynched. This piece of
news flashed over the wires and
brought a sickening chill to the heart
of every human being that had a
spark of humanity about them. 1t is
needless to state that the scene was
again laid in Georgia, the home of
brutality and lawlessness. A planter
was reprimanding a boy for neglect
ing his work, say the reports, when
the mother interfered and the planter
"grappled" with her, perhaps none too
gently; the boy went to the aid of
his mother and struck the planter
with piece of iron, killing him, for
which crime, mother and son paid
the penalty. What impression it
made on the editor of the Augusta,
Ga, Chronicle, is shown in the fol-
lowing strong article:
"If ever the story Of lynching
carried on the face of it utter con-
demnation and disgust for the mob
this one does. To repeat the story is
to emphasize its cruelty and horrors
of a mothers not unnatural concern
for her offspring; accounting for her
interfering while he was being 'repri-
manded' And the not unnatural act
of the offspring in going to the moth
er's defense when the farmer 'grap-
pied with her. IT, however, we aban-
don those discreet and diplomatic
terms, and assume merely for the
sake of argument, as well as in
defense of our own common sense
and eXperience-that the farmer
was whipping the Negro boy, that
the mother flew to his rescue
and that the son in turn went to his
mothers aid, we shall, in all proba-
bility have a better idea of what oc-
Cured
and, perforce, we shall not fail to
be impressed with the thought that
the mother-black and ignorant and
but a few generations removed from
savage, as she was-merely betrayed
the traits of the mother animal of all
species. AS for the offspring, well,
he is a murderer, and the law will
| deal with him. Provided, of course,
| the mob gives the law a chance. But
| the thought that will not down is this:
| that the mother-animal, even among
| the brutes, has been famed in song
and story for defense of her offspring.
| In every species in this instinct the
same, from the tiniest bird that flies
| to the most ferocious animal that
| roams. And with our own eyes we
have all seen, time and gain, the same
mother-trait displayed by the more do
mesticated animals around our homes.
Nor have we withheld admiration for
the instinct that moved them and the
/ spirit of sacrifice and courage that
sustained them-even unto death.
But it is for this-no more, no less,
in its last analysis-that another
Georgia mob has put black mother
to death; mother who followed a
mothers natural instinct and inter
fered.' God help US, we seem to go
from bad to worse. And small won
der; for where the mob spirit is per-
mitted to prevail, without even so
much as a general public protest, who
can say where it will stop?"
Even in the state where our clouds
are thickest, it is gratifying to note
here and there a glimpse of a silver
lining may be caught in the shape of
an editorial expression similar to the
which appeared in The Chronicle.
There always comes that day of reck-
oning, and Georgia cannot escape it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
Y. M. C. A. Notes
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
NOV. %, DEC. 8.
S. H. P. Edwards, Capt Blues-Aus-
tin Young, Capt, Reds-Dr. J. E.
MoorIand Expected Special
Rate During Campaign.

I'VE have set up a target for the
Colored Association to shoot at and
especially Kansas City" The above
is line. from a message sent the
managers of the Kansas City associa-
tions at the close of the greatest mem
bership campaign ever staged by a
Colored association. This message
came from Indianapolis. 511 new men,
bers were added to their roll giving
that organization a total membership
of 1118.,
Since the memorable building cam
paign in 1913, when Kansas City
broke many records and established
others in the matter of collecting
funds, erecting and entering the build
ing, the associations of the country
view with each other to out-do and
set new records for Kansas City to
reach.
To meet the present challenge, the
managing board cast about for two of
the strongest, most popular and en-
thusiastic members of the association
for captains, Mr.. S. H. P. Edwards to,
captain the Blues" and Mr.. Austin
Young to captain the REDS" These
men have already chosen as their
lieutenants and workers for this Sec
ond Annual Membership Campaign
Nov. %, to Dec. 3, the following men.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

The years membership for men is
$500, during this campaign. The
physical privileges, which ordinary
cost $500, may be had for $500. The
boys membership plus physical
privileges will be $500. The captains,
lieutenants and membership will be
addressed Sunday, November 18th, by
Reverend ]. R. Robinson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
The CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The Christian Church, oath and
Woodland, is conducting a series Of
evangelistic meetings and will con-
tinue all of next week. Services begin
promptly at p. m. At IL a. IN. Sun
day, the subject will be, "The Inspi-
ration of the New Testament" Scrip
lures at p. IN. "A Man Born
Twice
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
UNIQUE WEDDING GIFT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe E. Herriford, ST.,
were this week the recipients of a
beautifully carved nut bowl and
hammer, all made from the native Cal
ifornia wood, together with bounti-
full supply of nuts, sent as wedding
gift by Mrs. Dora Bamble of Los
Angeles, formerly of this city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

Mrs. T. B. Watkins of 2611 High
land avenue has returned home after
pleasant two months visit in the
South and East. .
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

We want one more hustlng, active
boy to sell The Sun on the street Sat
urdays and Sundays. Salary or COM
mission.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

California is the state which every
now and then causes the rest of the
nation to wonder how the trouble it
makes can be safely handled. Cali
fornia hates the Japanese. It offends
and insults the Japanese. 1t pays no
attention to the treaty obligations of
the United States.
Several times California in stub
born and belligerent mood has almost
put the alternative of war or humilia.
ton up to the rest of the nation.
Some day, when Japan is ready, a
California offense will result in the
seizure Of the Philippines and Hawaii
California makes the trouble and
expects the rest of the country to pro
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

Are you taking the Kansas City
sun7 Why not send It to your friend? ?
rs cents from now to January 1st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
Want to Stop Negro Migration

Federal Aid Is Asked to Check Negro
Exodus from the South.
After exhausting the power of the
police, deputies and sheriffs, and
every other subterfuge, trying to check
the migration of the Negro to. the
north, the authorities in Tennessee
have invoked the United States Gov
ernment to come to their aid.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
Nobody Home in California

The following is the now famous editor
ial from the Chicago Tribune that has
stirred up such a tempest in California.
Well, let EN- squirm:
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
Pfeifers Boys and Girls
 Section
RADIANT WITH EASTER NEWNEsS

Charming Easter apparel for the grs-ntermediate and juniors confirmation dresses Big assortmens to lect from at the most moderate prices.
 Boys Manly Model Spring Suits for confirmation and Easter in the latest styles and fabrics also Hats Caps and furnishings at prices that will please both Mother and Dad
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 and Main
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. R. Kyler and daughter, Susie, called at Mrs. J. W. Stewards Monday.
 Horace Harding and Miss Nellie Pedigo spent Sunday with friends near Ledwidge.
 Mrs. F. F. Frazey and children al so Mrs. L. R. Glaze and children had splendid time fishing Wednesday.
 Mrs. M. w. Campbell called at the home of Grandma Gevrez Sunday ar ternoon.
 Little Misses Hazel and Esther Cliff ton were the guests of their grand mother, Mrs. Frankly George, Sunday
 MT. Clura Price is visiting relatives at Neimeyer's Camp this week.
 Preaching Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday evening.
 MT. Dick Belt made a business trip to Roland Tuesday.
 MT. Earnest Roller visited Roland Sunday.
 Several men of this vicinity at ,tended church at Spring Valley Satur' day night and Sunday.
 Mrs Maggie Pedigo called at Mrs G. H. Boshear's Sunday.
 Miss Candaee Campbell spent Sun day evening with Miss Ruth Lowe
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14

The Baptist meeting was rained out and the Methodist meeting was near ly frozen out.
 Everyone around Ferndale should come out and help organize the Sun day school This is what our chil- dren need.
 Mrs. c. B. Morgan's family spent the day at Mrs. York's last Sunday.
 MT. York is on the sick list this week.
 Misses Stella and Ealy Prothro of the State Normal spent the weekend with home folks.
 Fred Mills of Niemeyer Camp was a pleasant visitor at Mrs. George Pro thro's Saturday night
 Tom Rene and Reuben York intend to keep bach" in the old home place after the old folks move to their new home. Whats the use of that, boys? Why not get married and keep house right?
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14

Hill and Lottie Stiles of Halstead len and MT. Ulmer The occasion is one long to be remembered by the many guests.
 Brother Riding filled his regular appointment here sunday.
 c. W. Lemaster is making many improvements on his farm.
 Miss Lottie Stiles was a Little Rock shopper Saturday
 John KinseI purchased Ford last week, and he and his sister, Miss Minnie Kinsel, motored to Little Rock Saturday.
 Quite a number of the people from Zion Hill attended church here Sun day
 Miss Ethel Crowson attended the Teachers Association in Little Rock last week and was the guest of Miss Ruth Storey.
 J. D. Hill planted cotton last week.
 Louis Crowson was in Little Rock Saturday.
 Mrs. Walter Buckalew was dinner guest of Mrs. J. D. Hill last Tues day.
 Mrs. L. H. Lemaster and daughters Misses Vira and Lillian and Mrs. Frank Nichols visited relatives at Martipdale Monday.
 Miss Clay Stiles was the guest of Florence Crowson Sunday.
 Our roadoverseer, L. H. Lemas,er, did considerable work on the roads last week
 Thanks, Mrs. Prothro, for the ad- vice given in last weeks paper.
 Prof. J. D. Hill began another school at Martindale Monday, April 10
 Mrs. Young and Miss Maggie wis, ited with MT. and Mrs. L. c. Young Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Irma Hill and Dave Pritchard motored to church at Douglasville Sunday night
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 Mrs. Charles Steed spent the week end with home folks in Cato.
 Frank Dukes of Argenta was In our town for a short while Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. T. M. Grogan and daughter, Miss Mattie, are visiting Mrs. Grogan's parents, MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Wilder.
 John Walsh spent Saturday ana Sunday with friends in Little Rock.
 Miss Eva Wilder spent Monday with friends in Little Rock.
 L. c. Sevier made a business trip to Little Rock Saturday.
 Joe Lind of Elmhurst was visitor here last Friday.
 Mrs. Ethel Wright and Miss Myr- tie Harless were visitors here last Saturday.
 Mrs Erect spent last Thursday with Mrs. Anderson.
 Mrs. Frank Scott returned to her home in Little Rock last week after visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Cor man.
 w. T. Brown spent Saturday and Sunday with his family in Little Rock.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Wilder and daughter, Hazel Mae, spent last Fri day in Little Rock
 MT. and Mrs. Gray DeCaulp and daughter, Sybil, of Argenta, spent last Sunday with MT. DeCaulp's mother, Mrs. Nellie DeCaulp.
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 Winter came back to kiss the spring and left chill upon her lips. An icy blast swept through the trees. The birds trembled, the flowers droop- ed. The little chickens crept under the hen, who hovered them carefully all the day. The girls put aside their fiimsy drapery and sought their wool coats and hats. The farmers wonder ed whether to continue planting crops or get in an extra supply of frewood. The seasons should be more polite. When one says farewell, it should not return to interfere with the admins tration of the present. Selahi
 Mrs. Geo. Prothro of Ferndale and Misses Stelle and Ealy Prothro of Conway were guests of Mrs. L. Countz of Little Rock this week.
 Mrs. Math Goodson and Miss Irene Wooten attended the Teachers Asso- citation last week.
 Math Goodson put in a telephone last week, so don't forget he is one the line. Who will be the next to join us?
 Mrs. Douglas and family attended church at Spring Valley Sunday.
 Little J. R. Baker continues to have chills.
 On account of the cold weather we didn't have many to take dinner on the ground at Spring Valley Saturday
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 These still, hay. breeding mid April mornings, when the farmer first starts affeld with his blow, when the meadow lark sends up her clear, sil. very shaft of sound from the meadow, when the bush sparrow trills in the orchard, when the soft naples look red against the wood or their fallen bloom fecks the drying mud in the road-such mornings are about the most exciting and suggestive of the whole year How good the fields look How good the freshly turned earth looksl
 The Home Demonstration Club was delightfully."- entertained ny Mrs. J. D. Hill on last Wednesday evening. There were 23 present. Mrs. L. H. Lemaster will entertain next week.
 Mrs. Cora Lewellen and MT. Rob- ert Ulmer celebrated their birthdays at the home of the formers mother, Grandma Pritchard, of Martindale. Sunday, April g. There were 52 guests present to whom a bountiful dinner was served. The centerpiece was a large cake beautifully deco rated MT and Mrs. John Pritchard, MT and Mrs. Collins and little son, ]. H. Jr., of Little Rock, Mr. ana Mrs. Henry Bland and children of Walnut Grove. Misses Vera and Lillian Lemaster, Irma and Blanche
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 Miss Carrie Sue Alexander of Kerr spent the weekend with Mrs. H. c. Lewis.
 Earl Brown was the guest of J. D.. Jones Sunday. Mir Brown preached in the school house Sunday after noon.
 Mrs. H. c. Lewis attended the Teachers Association in Little Rock last week.
 Mrs. w. c. Herrod was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Fletcher, of Lit tie Rock, Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. C. w. Jones attenGed the graduation exercises at Mabelvale Friday night. Mrs. Jones' sister, Miss Katherine Jaynes, was one of the graduates.
 Mrs. J. H. Lark is i'll. MT. and Mrs. Shoemaker of Cypress Junction were the guests of Mr Shoemaker's parents, MT. and Mrs. Harrison.
 Mrs. Geyer has picked five quarts of berries from her strawberry patch. MT. Hazelwood is assisting c. W. Jones with his dairy.
 MT. Sessions, who has been cutting timber for J. D. Jones, cut his foot very badly Monday morning. MT. Sessions was formerly i, a Ferndale l resident.
 Mrs. A. Sheridan and children were the guests of Mrs. Harrison Monday.
 Miss Edna Jones attended the Teachers Association last week.
 The l.. A. F. c. met with Mrs. J. D. Jones last Thursday.
 Singing, Saturday night Sunday school 2:S0 Sunday afternoon. Preach ing Sunday afternoon and night.
 Mrs. c. W. Henry and children of Little Rock spent Thursday and Fri day with Mrs, J. D. Jones and family. l Mrs. B. A. Beadle of Mill Creek
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14

was the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs. J. D. Jones Thursday
 Bessie Henry, Maggie Jones and kf fie Meyers spent Thursday night with Violet Ray.
 Mrs. w. B. Jaynes and daughter Miss Katherine, were the guests oi Mrs. c. w. Jones Saturday.
 Farmers Club met, Tuesday night with a good attendance. The ladies had charge of the meeting.
 Miss Maggie Gibson is a Geyel Spring visitor this week.
 The cooking school started with a good attendance Wednesday.
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 Today is short, yesterday is done and gone. If you have anything 10 do, get busy.
 Little Miss Bertha Smith spent Saturday night with her cousin, Miss Rintha Campbell.
 Miss Susie Kyler has been on the sick list the past week.
 MT. Cluria Price made a business trip to Roland Friday afternoon.
 Miss Anna Boshears was the week end guest of Miss Mary Walders of Big Maumelle Bud Campbell is a good checker player. come around and give him a call. MT. George Campbell spent Satur- day night with MT. Alvin and Alonzo Smith. Cleve Harding and Lessler Kelly were pleasant callers at Mrs. M. w Campbell's Saturday night. MT. and Mrs D. T. Boshears called at the home of MT G. H. Boshear's Sunday.
 Little Miss Odie Boshears was the weekend guest of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. H. c. Boshears of Big ] Maumelle. MT. J. L. Clifton and brother made business trip to Little Rock Friday Mr. Charlie George and Miss Susie Kyler took joy ride Sunday Boyd Chester and sister of near Ro- land called on David Whit Sunday afternoon.
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
ALI OVER THE COUNTY.
(continued from Page 5.)

Every car that came or passed caused the girls to jump. They were very sure it was you, MT. Perry. This little crooked creek is not good fishing place, but is a dandy place te sit and thump pebbles in the clear water with pretty girl beside you
 All right, Halstead, we shall let you know if anything big happens at Wal nut. Shall be glad to have you come
 Big Maumelle! Are you in the neighborhood of Martindale? I'm glad to read about Mir and Mrs. A. Nc Neely, Miss Linnie Holiday and Mrs Cook. How are little Anna Boshears and MT. D. w McNeely?
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 Mrs. Richardson and children were Geyer Spring visitors Sunday.
 Mrs. c. J. Pritchard was the guest of her sister, Miss Cornelius, of Lit tie Rock Sunday.
 Miss Myrtle Matthews is visiting home folks this week.
 Mrs. Harrie Boyd has returned from Holly Springs, where she has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Mann and family.
 Mrs. Matthews was a Little Rock visitor last week.
 Richard Kuhn had his little son, Robert Henry, christened Sunday.
 Sam Jones was a Geyer Spring visitor Sunday.
 Mrs. E. A. Beadle and children spent Thursday with Mrs. J. D. Jones of Geyer Spring.
 Ob Boyd, who has been i'll is able to be out again.
 c. w Nowlin went fishing Tuesday
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14
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 The State Teachers Association at it's recent meeting delegated every teacher in Arkansas to work for the F mil tax.
 Those spelling without missing last week in oral review work are as fol lows: Tom Hocott, Luther Rockwell, Ruth Allen and Harry Hirscheider of the First grade; Nellie Hays of the Second grade; Seth Bisbee, Gertrude Franklin, Linda Hocott and Arthur Kennedy of the Fourth grade; Rubie Hays of the Fifth grade.
The Pulaskian., 1916-04-14

j. p. CLARKE FOR PRESIDENT.
 w. A. Blackwell of Sweet Home voted in the recent primary election for Senator James P. Clarke for pres ident.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25
FAVORABLE VOTE
) ON RETIREMENT
House Committee Reports the
Grifen Bill Aiding Super
annuated Postal Clerks.

favorable report on the Griffin bill
to retire superannuated employees Of the
postal service on an annual pension of
$500 year. was ordered yesterday by
the House Committee on Postoffices. The
bill. introduced by Representative Dan
lei j. Griffin. OF New York, affects en-
pioyes OF the railway mail. rural free de-
livery. and city free delivery services, as
wei as clerks in postoffices. Postmasters.
however, are excepted from the provisions
Of the bill by committee amendment.
The Postmaster General is directed to
organize retirement boards for the sew
eral branches of the postal service, and
these boards shall consider applications
for retirement from old employee Re-
tirement applications may be either vol
untary or enforced by superior officers.
ANY employe with a record of twenty
five years service who reaches the age
OF % years, Is entitled to retirement under
the bill. Where employees are incapaci-
tated for further duty by injury contract
ed In the service, retirement may be had
regardless Of the age of the employe
The report Of the Griffin bill ls the
first recognition in Congress of the prin-
ciple Of retirement of superannuated gov
ernment employees. More than two score
members OF Congress appeared before the
Beakes subcommittee which held hear
ings on the bill and advocated its report
so that old letter carriers and clerks
might be retired As Chairman Moon. of
the postoffice committee, is opposed to
the legislation, the House committee di-
rected Representative Beakes, of Michi-
gan, to report the bill to the House. The
bill was reported in committee by a vote
of Il to 8.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25
OLE DOWN Grter
The steamer Charles M.c,,.+

Inc steamer Charles MacaIster will
ieaVe today on a special Sunday ex-
cursion at 10 a. m and at 2 and &
p. m.
The Law School of the George Wash
inston University will start its first
summer session tomorrow,
The Amalgamated Association NJ
street and Electric Railway Employees
OF Washington will hold a two-dav
excursion at Chesapeake Beach To-
morrow and Tuesday. The excursion
Is for the benefit of the sick and dis
abled employees.
A meeting of the board of rover
nors of the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion has been called for Monday at 2
O'Clock TO discuss meatters affecting the
business interests Of Washingt
president R. P. Andrews announced
yesterday that the special COMMITTEE
on legislation viii make a report.
Washinston Aerie. No. 12s, Frater-
nal Order Of Eagles, will hold its
annual excursion to Chesapeake Beach
on July 1s. ]. L. wege has reported
that an interesting program is being
prepared.
The Central Citizens, Association
Will hold its last meeting of the sea-
son tomorrow night at North Capitol
Savings Bank Building. NJ. ]. Nc
Namara is president, and John NC
Mahon secretary.
The League of Peace, Prosperity and
Preparedness was organized at a
meeting held yesterday morning in
the oak room Of the Raleigh. The
next meeting will be held at the
Raleigh on Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock. The official organ of the
league will be the National Demo-
cratic Review.
A Joint public celebration of Inde-
pendence Day will be held at 10
o'clock on the morning of the Fourth
of July at the foot of the Washington
Monument under auspices of the Sons
OF the Revolution in the DistrisI and
the District Society of the Sons of
the American Revolution.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-25

Flowers and Floral Decorstsons
for weddtns, receptions. and all social occaaous
Estimates given GUIDE Ia F-Adr