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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

still thinking Of buying little farm
some day?"
"Oh, yes" replied the optimistic flat
dweller. II never stir the earth in my win
dow boxes with trowel that don't dream
of the time when / will own a plot of
ground large enough to produce a whole
can full Of angleworms. "-Brmingham Age
Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

Greetings to William Jennings Bryan on his
57th birthday. He is stronger in the hearts Of
the "home folks even il he cannot command
their votes as OF yore.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

Credit Carranza with being foxy enough te
play both ends against the middle and to get away
with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

Take notice this is the week that is TO mark
the advent OF spring on the calendar!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

you may as well kill a person as to scare
him to death is common saying. Threatening
a general railroad strike dsturbs business only
in lesser degree than actual striking.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

Every crown tossed into the melting pot con-
tributes to the uplift OF humanity
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19

Once more the man behind the gun looms
large as the hero of the deck.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19
Storyette of the Day.

Storyette Of the Day.
Little Gertrude had been especially
had answered her questions patiently,
but he was becoming exasperated.
Finally she said
What do you do at the Office all
day. daddy?"
Daddy's patience gave way.
'Oh. nothing" he said.
Gertrude pondered over this answer
for moment. Then she returned
valiantly to the charge.
But how do you know when you
have finished?" she asked.--New York
Tis.~=
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19
Timely Jottings and Reminders.


Today is the centennial anniversary
of the birth of Seth Green, who is
known as the father of artificial fish
culture in the United States.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, the repre-
sentative from Montana, is scheduled
to deliver a public address tonight in
Chicago.
The annual exhibition Of the Ma
tional Railway Appliance association
Is to open in the coliseum In Chicago
today and will continue through the
week. In Connection will be held the
annual meetings of several railway
supply associations.
A. d. Simmons, republican candi-
date for reelection as city treasurer in
todays election at Osceola, Ia, Is on
posed by his son. Paul Simmons, who
has been nominated for the office on
a nonpartisan ticket.
Governors and other representa-
tives of all of the states bordering on
the Mississippi river and its principal
tributaries are to meet at New Orleans
today to inaugurate a movement for
river Improvement and river traffic de-
velopment.
General George Bell, jr., commander
OF the Ell Paso patrol district, and his
staff, have accepted an invitation to be
guests at luncheon to be given in
Juarez today by General Jose Carlos
Murguia, the Mexican commander.
General Bell will be the first Ameri-
can commander to cross the interna-
tional bridge since General f. z.
Steever called upon General Huerta In
| 1914.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-19
The Day We Celebrate.


James G. Martin Of Martin Bros,
live stock commissioners, was born
March 10, 1864, at Kirkwood, III. He
has the title of Colonel by virtue of
appointment on the governors staff
William ]. Bryan. former Secretary
of state in the Wilson cabinet and
now a leader of the peace propa-
gandists,. born at Salem, ILL.,, 81 years
ago today.
Grand Admiral Alfred P. Won Tir-
pitz, former German minister of ma
rine and accredited author of the pol
icy of "frightfulness,' born IS years
ago today.
Duke of Westminster. the richest
peer in the United Kingdom now do
ing active military duty born 3S
years ago today.
George W. McElroy, one of the new
rear admlrals of the United States
navy, born in Illinois, SO years ago to-
day.
Moorfield Storey. eminent Boston
jurist, long identified with various re-
form movements, born at Roxbury,
Mass, seventy-two years ago today.
Alice French OCTAVE Thanet), we'll
known author, born at Andover, Mass,
sixty-seven years ago today,
General George p. Harrison, COM
mander-in-chief of the United Con-
federate Veterans. born near Savan-
nah, Ga, seventy-six years ago today.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-01-03
AZ - - 81
NO. w

This in a prescription prepared especially
Ior MALs79A Or cf9;LLS d. FEVER;
iI:vc CT Six doses viii break any ce9a, ard
Il AIKEN then as a tonic the Fever will nos
tetnrn. 1t acts On the liver better thaa
Caiome! and does not grippe or sicksn. 2ss
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-01-03
Sale Of valuable Real Estate.

Pursuant to the terms OF a certain mort
gage deed of trust executed b ~ M'Seh-
heimer and wife, Nora l.. MiaenhelmeT, to
JON L. Rendleman, %trnstee, on July |,
1916. which is duly recorded in the office
Of the Register OF Deeds for Rowan county
in Book OF mortgages No Of, page y DE
tanlt having been made In the payment O,
me noe tntFe'" Stt"'e"' on" "t"" Wv 10y,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

FEHEPHoNE NOBLE 155 for Taxi, day and night service, city limits, one passenger soc, each additional zSe. Different makes of five and ssSen passenger automobiles used f5sr our service at reasonable rates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
AUTO BoDiiss

WE HAVE a large stock of open rrn eioseu Ford delivery bodies Cor Ford cars ready to mount n chns- Co. t3< Grand St.. Phone. narnun sss1.
 r ,s an.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
AUTO TRUCKS

AUTO TRUCKS of every description from s-4 to ton. new and sec ond hand. Hall. sos City savings Bank Building. F 30 ails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Lo 1T AND FOUND

LOST'--Watch fob, engraved two men championship on back. Finder re- turn to MT. Thomas Rogers, 432 William street. Reward given.
 10 b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

E.rmer Want Ads. One Cent . ua----
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
HOUSES FOR SALE

$5500-$80O cash buys 10 room z family house, all improvements, ex- tra large lot. Phone Barnum a4So.
 R 10 +tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
BAKERY

NEW HOME BAKERY. Home made e. pies and bakery goods like Grandma used to make. We can make to you9 order Birthday or Wedding
 cakes that will s1.t Jour pocketbook and taste. 1737 Nerth Main St. BY all'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
pENTIsTRx

pA. n. ]. BLUME. The Anasssio Danttst in ths Arcade. Room al. Hours . c m tO 2 D. m Phone soS9-a. ' 3 % dse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
REAL. ESTATE FOR sA14E

FOR SALE@-In town of Sandy Hook. one dwelling house, one story and half with barn and out buildings and one acre of ground more or less, 2 minutes walk to store and postoffice and 100 it. from school house; there are plenty of rooms to extend house if wished to do so. Fronting on the highway. Will take automobile in on the deal. Address Willis Lockwood. Southbury. Conn.
 l. 29 t*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
FOOT ePncnAnrsr

Dk. MANSFIELD, FOOT SPECIAL. IST, HOT Main St.. over Dillon'A
 cures bnnione callouses pared, SO cents. stil practice the famous Mansfield Method which cures. Open afternoors and sundays D1s dss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

3 VAN LOADS of reclaimed furniture slightly used. must sold to close the dissolution of A. .iwood & Son 171 John St. Jas. Furguson.
 U Il assp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
HAND LAUNDRY

NO sOILED or damaged goods by on, work Specially in ladies washing Oyeing and cleaning. Trenc'a-Axnsr. lean f4ana Laundry. s43 Eoarlisil Ave
 I'll .ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
AUTO REPAIRING

AUTO REPAIRING of every descrip- fson. No job too difficult Mag nsto and bearing work . specially. Expert Motor Car Repair Co. s2i Charles St.. Barnum <sss.
 .y T Is aiIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

FOR SALE-75 acres of land situated about one half mile from Sandy Hook station in the Town of South bury, borders on the Housatonic river for half mile and highway run ming through the same, 40 acres of cleared land and 5 acres of hard wood land, NS room house with all the conveniences, nice wells and barns will take one half down and rest on mortgages. Address Willis Lockwood, Southbury Conn.
 l. 29 ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
sEvvELRx

Bux YOUR WIFE or best girl their 5ewelry. watches. diamonds. rings eade.
 T 13 a,ls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
AU1o PROFESSIONALS

GREAT SALE on Automobile tires U. s.. Miilef. Colombia. Ajax, Good. year: Sox3 ss; 3ox3 s1l.5O; 30xs 1-z f14: 31x4 $22: 3ex4 S20.50: 33x4 sz460; 34x4 sae. I192 State St.
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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

enormous sum is paid by workers of
the race. Many of our church men
live in great luxury while looking af-
ter our spiritual welfare; they do not
pretend to know any thing about our
working conditions, how could they
when they do not come in contact
with it, nothing short of real panic
or drouth could effect them.
l have mentioned these facts above
merely go prove our racial ability to
organize and operate big things in a
mastery way. There are several
Negro institutions, that could be men,
toned, that are thriving because of
a thorough organization back of them.
Worker, appeal to your sense of
duty, to your sense of justice, to your
sense of loyalty to your self and fam
lily, you cannot help your self with
out helping your neighbor; we some
times try to raise above our race, but
we cannot, we are driven back to our
selves by all of the races of the world.
Every Negro l meet, no matter how
illiterate or how well they are educat-
ed, has about the same views towards
doing things from a racial standpoint,
I'VE can't do any thing" is invariably
his reply, they have no confidence in
any organization exvept those they
already have; they do not seem to
realize that body of working people
organized for the purpose of bettering
their conditions, governed by charter
granted by the state, is just as bind
ing, just as much in authority as one
granted TO a Church, Lodge or cor
poration.
Some are crying for efficient lead
ers, fellow workmen, the of day lead
ership has passed, we don't want lead
ers, if they can lead you right they
can, also, lead you wrong; we want
spokesman chosen from our ranks,
then we cannot be misrepresented;
through organization we shall know
what we want and how to get it. My
part or interest in forming an indus
trial Union is for no better reason
than to help myself, am working
man and know what we have to face,
therefore l am working for myself
when I, by joining with others of my
race, try to better conditions. In my
next article to the Sun l shall name
the place and date of our big working
class meeting, lay down your petty
prejudices and come and help in this,
the greatest of all causes, to better
your own condition. your posterity
will bless you.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Col. c. c. Ballou An Idol to Cadets

The Editor accepted the invitation
last week from DR.. Edward B. Ram
sey, one of our most prominent and
successful physicians, to motor with
him to Des Moines to visit the train
ing camp for Negro officers, and
on last Saturday morning at 4:30 a.
m, in the dawn of the early morning
we left Kansas City. Those in the
car were DR.. Ramsey, Attorney w. B.
Bruce, and the editor, with the reliable
and jolly David Jackson, one of the
best chauffeurs as well as the greatest
basso profundo of the race, at the
wheel. We crossed the Burlington
bridge over into Clay County and like
a bird we flew ten miles from the end
of the bridge to Liberty, where we
stopped for a few minutes to repair
a puncture. Then on to Excelsior
Springs, where we chatted a moment
with our old friend, Hugh White, pro-
prietor of the famous Albany Hotel,
and Dr. Henry Harris of the famous
Harris baths; then on to Chillicothe,
where we had breakfast at IL o'clock.
We spent couple of hours in Chilli
cothe visiting relatives and friends,
and after taking on a fresh supply
of oil and gas we hied away to Tren-
otn where we spent twenty minutes
getting a puncture repaired, during
which the Editor visited his honored
friend, the Hon. Gully Knight, one OF
the ablest lawyers and one of the
greatest Republicans in Missouri. We
met the city marshal and asked him
where Judge Knights office was, and
he very accommodatingly consented
to walk over and show us the place
and to have little fun we told him
to tell Judge Knight that he had us
under arrest for speeding and to know
whether he'd go Colored mans bond.
Judge Knight replied: well it's ac-
cording to who the man is" and when
the Marshall told him, that he says his
name is Nelson Crews of Kansas City,
the Judge with whoop said "Pll go
his bond for $4,000 and take his case
for nothing" and we had great laugh
all around.
After the too short visit with this
splendid citizen, who to know Is to
admire, we boarded our car again and
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
CORNERSTONE LAYING.

The cornerstone of the new Jami-
son Temple c. NJ. E. Church, 1915
Paseo, will be laid Sunday, August 5,
at 200 p. m. under the auspices of
the Masonic fraternity. The Rev. J.
R. McClain, pastor, is making big
preparations for this event and ex-
poets a monster attendance. Masons
passing through the city enroute to
the Grand Lodge have been invited
to participate and all the lodges of
the city and the lodges of Liberty,
Parkville, Weston, Platte City, Quin-
daro and Kansas City, Kansas, are ex-
pected to attend in a body. The three
Knights Templar Communicates will
act as escorts, with much by the
Knight Templar band and addresses
by Grand Master Fields, who will lay
the stone; Past Grand Master N. c.
Crews, Past Grand Master r. T. Coles
Rt. Eminent Commander Mosely, d
G. M. Lacey, and others who will as
sist. A great time is predicted.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

at 3:15 hied away for Des Moines,
which we reached without accident,
two hundred and fifty-six miles from
Kansas City, at 10:40 p. m. We drove
to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Warricks, at 10O6 West 18th street,
where we were comfortably located,
and after removing the stains of
travel, retired to our couch, whhere we
slept without rocking" till late the
next morning On Sunday morning,
learning the distinguished Bishop j.
Albert Johnson was to preach at St.
Pauls A. NJ. E. Church, we attended
services there, and were highly repaid
both by the magnificent sermon of the
distinguished prelate and by the ex-
cellent singing of one of the best
choirs of the Northwest. St. Paul, un-
der the leadership of the indomitable
DR.. S. L. Brit, has outgrown it's pres
ent edifice, and is preparing to build
an elegant new, commodious building
at 18th and Crocker. After dinner,
and meeting number of old acquaint-
ances and prominent citizens of Des
Moines, we drove out to the fort,
where we got or first view of the
splendid history in the making of the
training camp. To say that we were
deeply impressed is but a mild ex-
preston of what we felt. And it is in
deed inspiring to not how these men,
coming from all parts of the United
States and from almost every walk of
life, are being hammered under the
tutelege of regular army officers into
officers to command the Negro regi-
ments to be organized in this great
worlds war. For the first time the
Negro is being given chance to prove
his capacity for military leadership,
and he is making the most of 1t. At
2:30 in the afternoon we visited the
Camp Y. M. c. A, and in the, absence
of our own splendid and beloved citi-
zen, r. B. DeFrantz, executive secre-
tary, who was attending the funeral
of his brother, DR.. DeFrantz, in. Den
yer. Colo, the afternoons program
was being conducted by his aggressive
and popular assistant, Prof. w. H. j.
Beckett, physical director, who puts
much life and ginger into his meet
ings. After splendid song service,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
NEGRO BANDS IN RIVALRY.
(By Starks.)


There was the sound of rivalry as
well as revelry last Monday night,
when Drake and Walkers six-piece
band of Jazz experts were playing
down in the old 1900 block on 18th
street. Drake has some soft toned
cunning and sensational artists who
run symphony orchestras a close Sec
ond in harmony and easily out Jazz
all Jazzers in stirring and catchy syn
copations. They had just finished
a dissecting treatment of the Blues"
intermingling such popular stuff as
"Yaaka Hula, Hicky Dula" and my
Mothers Rosary" played first in
pianissimo and then in its loud oppo-
site, such as seemingly only black
musicians can do, when who should
come laundering up the avenue but
a delegation from Billy Kings! The
Jazz aggregation, however, discovered
the attack in due time and entrench-
ed themselves in readiness so that
when the enemy were in their midst
they vociferously let go a volley of
shot that fairly Tained on the invad-
ers. There was terrible interchange
of vehement artillery fire for about
two minutes between the opposing
forces. Trombone and cornet vying
while the big bass drums spoke above
tthe din of battle in thrilling sounds
But the enemy marched on up the
street without doing any particular
damage to the valiant six, who stood
their ground with that interpidity
much like the Noble Six Hundred"
of old.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Col. G.. c.. Ballou Idolized by Negro Officers

Bishop j. Albert Johnson was intro
duced as the speaker of the hour and
delivered a highly appreciative lec-
ture, after which Editor Crews was in
troduced for few remarks, at the be-
ginning of which he paid high tribute
to Secretary DeF'rantz and the work
he was doing and as tribute to his
worth and an expression of sympathy
in his hour of sorrow asked the i'm
mense audience to rise and stand with
bowed heads for moment, which was
done. He also paid deserved tribute
to the work of Mr.. Beckett and DR..
George w. Cabannis of Washington,
Frantz in the "Y" department.
The following article from the fam
Gus Des Moines Register, given out
by Mr.. DeFrantz, will give an idea
of the personnel of the camp and it's
determination:
Every man feels that he must
make good; not for himself alone, but
for his country and his race"
Who Started Move.
The idea of a Negro training camp
was first advanced by a white man,
Joel E. Spingarn, president of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of the Colored Race. 1t was
taken up and pushed by several Ne
gro organizations, including a com
mittee of 100, headed by Rev. J. Mil
ton Waldron of Washington, d. c.
DR.. George w. Cabaniss, also of
Washington, who was chairman of
the publicity committee, is at the
training camp doing volunteer service
with the army Y. M. c. A. Because
of his age, he is not taking training,
but it is possible that he will take
the examination to qualify him for
medical work at some cantonment.
Deserves Credit.
Doctor Cabaniss was one of the
committee of five who, through the
agency of Secretary Tumulty; sue
ceeded in getting the matter before
the President at a critical juncture,
and deserves no small credit for the
establishment of the Negro training
camp at Fort Des Moines.
Other men at tthe camp who helped
to overcome the strong opposition of
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
PRAYER TO THE FLAG.
By Roscoe G.. Jamison.

Flag of the Brave, that moves afar
To curb the wrath of tyrant kings;
To drag Oppression to the bar
Of Judgment, list to him that sings!
Thou art my Flag. 1 love thee still,
In spite of them who rend, and smear
Thee with base crimes; who seek to kill
My Peoples hopes with baleful sneer.
l love thee still and now 1 lift
My eyes to thee on high, above.
To pray thee for the promised gift
OF Freedom for the Race | love.
Fer thy stars mount dim Europe's skies,
To cheer brave hearts to Victory,
pray thee hear my Peoples cries,
Here in the Homeland set men free.
Thy great fleets cruise in foreign seas.
Thy armies gather for the fray,
To strike Injustice to its knees.
The World doth praise thy might today.
And wilt thou boast thy Honor still,
To those who fear thy venging rod,
When Disfranchisement halts the will
Of millions here on Freedoms sod?
Put down the terror of the Mob
Sit Justice the throne to reign.
Where thy dark children brood and Sob
Speak peace unto their souls again
Open fullwide the Golden Gate
Of Equal Chance that all may strive
OF Glory, meath thy folds we wait,
All broken bruised, but yet alive.
Far Lands have called thee They have need
Of thy strong aid, yet, are least,
Who in thy household now doth plead,
And must starve while aliens feast?
Great is our faith Our hearts are thine.
Blackmen will follow where you tell
Upon whatever battle-line
Thou know ST. with them, that all is well
Flag of the Brave! Our foes are thine
Against them let thy wrath be hurled,
And then go forth with might divine,
To stabish Peace for all the World
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
WHAT WAS HE DolNe2
MAN ROBBED OF $4,000.
Police Search for Two Negro Women
in Connection With the
Case.

A white man, who gave his ad-
dress as a down town hotel, reported
to the police Tuesday night that he
had been robbed by Negro women
of $4,000 in house at 5O7 East Sixth
street. He said he was robbed by one
of two Negro girls.
The police are searching for two
Negro women in connection with the
case. :.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

sufficient number of Negroes of the
right caliber to justify its establish
ment, and they succeeded. That they
have not failed in their promises is
shown by the fact that there are at
least 500 college andi university men
at the camp in addition to successful
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

the War Department are Professor
Thomas A. Gregory, chairman of the
national committee of Negro college
men, and e. Benjamin Curley, secre-
tary of the same organization.
1t was up to the advocates of the
camp to prove that they could get a
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
The Most Cosmopolitan
Gathering in America

Graduates Of Harvard, Yale, Brown, Amhurst,
Howard, Tuskegee, Wilberforce, Hampton
and Dozens Of Other Colleges and Universi-
ties Furnish More Than Two Thirds of the
Men in Attendance.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Howard University of Washington,
D. c., has sent 200 students and 100
members of its alumni to the camp,
and university men from almost
every state north of the Mason and
Dixon line are to be found. Harvard
is represented by Is or 20 graduates.
A dozen university instructors are
(See page 8, column 81
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
We pay 10 million dol
lars each year to the
support Of our spirit
ual welfare but not l
dollar for our earthly
development, yet we
are taught that we
must live good before
we can die safely.
There Will Be An Announcement Of a
Big Meeting To Take Place Soon,
Watch For II In the Sun.
By Rucker Smith.

The negroes of the United States
own, approximately so million dollars
worth of church property, all aquired
since freedom. 10 million dollars are
paid out annually for the up-keep of
property and salaries. Nose of this
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Mr. T, H, Cohron OF Pleasant Hill,
Mo-, is visiting his niece, Mrs. w. E.
Hart, 1043 Grandview Blvd.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

FOryEigh Physicians Eighteen Dentists TwntySx Lawyers Six
Ministers, One Hundred Twenty-Fou School Teachers,
Eighty-Eigh Government Employees, Four
Artists Are Among the Cadets
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

BISHOP J. ALBERTa5oHNsoN D. o.
for s years presiding over conferences
in South Africa, now over the End
Episcopal District embracing Balti-
more and Washington, D. c., will
preach at Allen Chapel Sunday even
ing, July 29, at 7:45. Bishop Johnson
is one of the most scholarly and elo-
quent men of the race and brings a
message every Negro in Greater Kan
sas City should hear.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Send 200 Students.

business men who have not had col
lege training.