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Rice Voiles, 11Rc

Splendid selection of beauti-
full rice voiles, 27 inches wide,
stripes, dots and I'LL
floral effects, yard ! i ~
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
HOME BAKERY MOVES!
comptons, Old Line Restauranteurs
and Bakers, open Bake Shop on
18th Street Near Woodland.
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

Meeting the swiftly growing condi-
ton on 18th street, between Woodland
and Highland avenues, bake shop
has been established in that block by
the Comptons, noted for many years
as bakers of smacking, delectable
foods. The Compton Bread is super
ior to the common Ioaf-their dough-
nuts are extraordinary-their cakes
are always successful, while Mrs.
Compton's famous sweet potato pies
have eclipsed all competitors for
thirty years in this city. A full line
of bakery goods are now on hand. A
special line of cakes and cookies for
school children in season, while a
Delicatessen menu will tempt all.
Milk will be sold and in the course
of time small line of groceries add
ed. Bakery goods will still be sold
at the Delmonico Cafe but an inde-
pendent bakery will be at 1717 E. 18th
Street. MRS. A. COMPTON, Prop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
Will Drafted Negroes Be Called?

he wrenched himself away and tried
to beat Day off but was unsuccessful
and then an uncle of Day seized a
gun and pointed it toward Frank but
it was seized by a bystander and
Frank then drew a revolver and fired
the shot that killed Day.
Attorney Brown exhibited great
skill in cross examining the witnesses
and the summing up of the case in
the arguments produced by Messrs.
Galloway and Stewart were said to
be the best heard in the court in many
days. 1t was a hard fight but when
the jury returned their verdict of ac-
quittal the attorneys as well as the
defendant were showered with con-
gratulations. Attorney Galloway is
building up quite a reputation as a
criminal lawyer in this community.
Attorneys Brown & Stewart of Mus
kogee, Okla, who have been in the
city several days, left for their home
last Tuesday afternoon. They we're
feeling much elated over their victory
in winning the Frank-Day murder
case.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
WIN GREAT MURDER
CASE,

The trial of Ed Frank of Muskogee,
who killed one Arthur Day of the
same city, June 3rd, at 1923 Walnut
street, in this city, was held in the
Criminal Court, Judge R. S. Latshaw
presiding, last Monday.
Frank was represented by Attor-
neys c. H. Galloway of this city and
Brown & Stewart of Muskogee. It
seems that Day ran away with Franks
wife, leaving three small children be-
hind and also took with them several
diamonds, all of Franks cash money
and the deeds to valuable property he
owned in that city. The State Attor-
neys attempted to prove premeditated
murder and that Frank shot Day in
cold blood, but the defense was able
to prove that as soon as Day saw
Frank he began a fight and stabbed
him in the arm with a table fork and
that two other friends of Days seized
Frank and were holding him when
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

ruffians seethe in drunken orgies, in
and outside; a place where foul
mouthed and profane characters con-
gregate on the sidewalks and obstruct
the free passage of women and chill
dren; a hangout for the buns and
low-bred, the ne'er-dowells and has
beens." From such proceeds much
of the twisted moral sense dissent
mating through our s sseets.
THE CURE.
How can we improve conditions? :?
Answer: By active work in fighting
the evil. Let every organization in
town, at least, send letter or dele
gate to proper officials of the city
asking that we have better police
protection against the hoodlum who
infests our neighborhood; ask that
officers assigned to the prescribed
district receive Special orders" to
arrest or curtail the persons making
loud outbursts of profanity. Ask that
business people be encouraged to
swear out warrants, if necessary, or
give information leading to the arrest
of all violators. Talk about it, preach
about it, cry about it. Let the Civic
League" take this matter up immedi-
ately and work in this direction. We
have got to weed out our own jim
sons" If we just make it unsafe for
the vicious to use their corrupt Ian
guage out on the streets; if we just
can make them understand that arrest
and severe penalty will surely follow
their crimes; if every lady even
frowns her displeasure and indigna-
tion upon hearing profane language,
we are contributing much to a higher
community standard.
But we have feared this type of
Negro. Never again though! We
have got to show that we are a dis
eliminating people at least between
right and wrong. We have got to
learn to encourage the aspiring ele-
ment among us and we have also got
to learn to crush the bad element.
Crush them in a way that will make
it safe for reasonable people. This
Negro behaves himself in the down
town district. He knows! We are
going ito make him do the same on
18th street The writer promises new
er to cease work on this subject until
Colored women may walk 18th street
in perfect safety from contamination
at least by their own inconsiderate
race members.
Chas A. Starks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
HOUSTON RIOT BOARD ASKS Po-
LICE CHANGES.
ousting of Chief Recommended in Re-
port of Recent Outbreak.

Houston, Tex, Sept 11.-Completing
cent Negro soldier riot, which cost the
lives of fifteen citizens of Houston,
the citizens board filed its report with
the city council late today.
The report covers practically every
phase of the recent trouble and deals
with the police situation in Houston.
Chief among the recommendations
made is that regarding Superinten-
dent of Police c. L. Brock.
For Mr.. Brock as an individual we
have the highest regard" says the re-
port, "and it is no reflection on his
personal character to say that, in our
opinion, he is not qualified for the po-
sition he holds, position the duties
and responsibilities of which will be-
come more important and grave when
Camp Logan is occupied. His course
towards Officer Sparks shows his in
ability to enforce discipline in differ
eDt cases; his course on the night of
the riot shows that he is not safe
leader in an emergency"
The committee is of the opinion that
the riot undoubtedly was precipitated
by two arrests of Negroes made by
Officer Sparks, although sufficient evi-
dence was presented at the hearing to
reveal the fact that a serious disturb
ance was intended by some of the
Negro soldiers before leaving Houston
and the arrests referred to simply
brought it to head sooner and per
haps intensified the crimes which fol
lowed.
Continuing, the committee says tha
the undisputed and convincing test
mony of witnesses prove that the Ne
gro soldiers went forth to slay tn
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
ECHOES FROM FT. DES MONIES
1t. l. E. Moore.

1t. |. E. Moore.
am now at Fort Des Moines and
am glad to admit that this camp is
certainly conducive to good health and
success are certainly being instilled or
inocculated, viz, discipline, obedience,
system and punctuality. We are also
blessed by having in our midst the
Y. NJ. c. A. under the supervision of
Mr.. DeF'ranz, who has been instrument
| tai in securing the following speak
ers and singers: Major Moten of
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Rev.
Proctor, Atlanta Ga; Prof. Kelly Mil.
ler Howard University; the Roger
Williams Jubilee Singers. The Y. NJ.
c. A. is doing a great work by keeping
the spiritual side of ones life well
satisfied and we would certainly feel
at loss to be severed from such
company, therefore we are indeed
glad to know since we've given serv-
ice and our lives if need be, for Old
C. A. will accompany us to the theatre
of operation. We had the pleasure
to hear President Hubbard of the Me-
harry Medical College, speak in the
Y. NJ. C. A, August 80. We have moth
| ing to regret during our stay here.
On September II DR.. Gershon Hill
! (white) assisted by his friends, ten
dered banquet to the officers of this
camp that will be remembered long
at the Retreat, sanitarium for in
firm persons. The welcome address
by DR.. Lewis Schooler (retired medi-
cal officer of the Spanish-American
army, also the address made by
great. The welcome address on the
part of the Polk County Medical So
ciety by DR.. w. E. Saunderson, vice
president, and the musical selections
by Miss Parks, organist and choruster
of the Plymouth Congregational
church, were indeed grand. The Re-
treat is composed of a garage, ice
house, eight frame cottages, houses
for 200 chickens and a shed and lot
for 100 pigs. The main building is a
large brick with an imposing tower
and is covered completely with slate.
The windows are of French glass.
This plot of land was first purchased
by Hon. James Callahan and his ex-
cellent wife, who came from New York
to Des Moines, Ia, in 1868. Mr.. Gala
nan was an Abolitionist and anti-pro-
hibitionist and at his death gave $780,
900 to the Talledega college, $1,000
each to three Colored churches of Des
Moines, $4,000 to the Methodist
church and $4,000 to the Congrega.
tional church. The Retreat is an in
corporated sanitarium, established in
1905 by DR.. Gershon HILL president;
Dr. John c. Doolittle, secretary and
, treasurer; Rev. James Hill, Salem
Mass and DR.. Russell c. Doolittle, q
member of the staff, are stockholders
This plant is on a 40-acre tract OF
land, the whole of which is valued al
100000 The banquet rendered us
was in the very spacious hall Of this
plant. We would not do the occasion
justice If we did not mention Mrs
Gershon Hill, who is also physician
and very lovable woman, one who
believes In the fatherhood of God ant
) the brotherhood of man, and assists
. her husband in every way possible tt
5 make our stay pleasant one. ShI
i and the nurses will ever be dear Il
!. the memory of the members of thu
|. M. r. G.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
A Cry For Decency.

zone of the nasty things noticeable on
18th street is the profane language used
by a certain type of Negro. They have
no more respect for our women than if
they were animals like themselves. Are
you afraid of these dogs? Are you afraid
of these Hellons? Are you afraid of these
skunks, who use vile talk in the hearing of
our children?
Mr.. Good Citizen, l appeal to you to
organize a League of Decent People to
put down these menaces of our public
welfare. Help secure the arrest of these
dirty violators of the law. Maybe in some
way we can get their heads cracked or
sent to Germany. Anything to get rid
of these demnable pests.
(Signed)
CHARLES A. STARKS."
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
MISSOURI POET WINS HIGH
HONOR.

Contributor to The Sun is Praised by
Great Literary Critic-Poem in the
Crisis Attracts Wide Attention.
Roscoe c. Jamison of st. Joseph,
special contributor to the Sun, whose
writings have already won for him an
enviable place among the literary
lights of the middle-west, is now the
recipient of a distinction that gives
him seat among the recognized poets
of America. His masterful poem me.
gro Soldiers" which appears in the
September number of The Crisis, pub
lished first by THE Sum-" has caused
its author to be showered with letters
of congratulation from all parts of
the country. Especially was he sur
prised to receive a letter from a man
conceded to be one of Americas fore
NOSE literary critics, and himself a
poet of the first class, William Stan
ley Braithwaite, of Boston, Mass,
whose favor is eagerly sought by the
best writers of verse, in which Mr.
Jamison is flatteringly praised for his
achievement, and informing him that
the Crisis" poem will be given a
place in the 1917 Anthology of Maga-
zine Verse, and Year Book of Ameri-
can Poetry, which is yearly compila-
ton of the best verse published in
American magazines, such as Har-
per's, Scribner's, etc. This will be the
first poem selected from the Crisis"
fnr- fIn AVNT -, -.
lines written by Negro to be repro
duced by it during the ten years of
its publication.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
A SPLENDID REGIMENT.

Is fearless fighting body of men has
long been known by the American
people but that it possesses some of
the finest literary and musical talent
of the race is not generally known.
Last month a program that would
have done credit to any of our great
metropolitan musical centers was rem
dered by the regiment at their quar-
ters, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., under the
direction of Chaplain o. ]. w. Scott,
former pastor of Allen Chapel, this
city, and one of the most popular
chaplains in the army, and his estim-
able and talented wife, Mrs. N. Poin-
dexter Scott.
The entertainment was of such
marked ability that we reproduce the
program in full:
Selections by the Band.
Marching Song. "The Battle Song
of Liberty (Hildreth).
2.-Cornet Solo, Crystal Beach Pol
La" (Boos). Mus. ]. E. Moore.
3.-"Sally Trombone" (Ffllmore).
E1lNl
l.-Pia1o ard Violin, angels Sere-
made" (Sclubert). Mrs. M. E.
Hudnell and Mus T. c. Hammond
Vocal Solo, 'I'n Return, Mother
Darling" Mrs. C. Polk
3.-Violin Solo, THE Cradle Song"
(Kohler). Miss Ruth Scott.
4.-Vocal Solo, In the Garden of My
Heart" (BalD. Master James
Scott
5.-Piano Solo, Sonata Pathetique"
Op. 13 (Beethoyen). Miss Irene
Thomas.
6.-Vocal Solo, "Ive Lost You, So Why
Care" Mrs. s. Marshall.
Selection, Hawaiian" Lake). The
Band
PART II.
Vocal Solo, Summer Moon"
(Branen). Miss Ruth Scott.
2.-Recitation, Farewell (Whittier).
Dedicated to our slave mothers
children who were sold. Mrs. l..
E. Fillmore.
S.-Cornet Solo, Beneath the Stars
(Spencer). Mus J. E. Moore.
4.-Vocal Duet, "Daddy's Little Girl''
(HowelD Miss Ruth Scott and
Master James Scott.
5.-Vocal Solo, Good Bye, Good Luck,
God Bless You" Mrs. c. Polk.
6.--Vocal Solo, Goodbye" (TostD
Master James Scott.
7.-Trot, America, Here's My Boy"
Uang). The Band.
Band Leader w. H. Lewis and his
splendid assistant, Mr.. Thomas, have
brought the band to such high de-
gree of efficiency that it is recofnized
as one of the best bands in the coun-
try.
The officers of this splendid Liter
airy Society are as follows: Presi-
dent Ex-Officio, Chaplain Scott; Pres
ident, Mrs. NJ. e. Clark; Vice Presi'
dent, Mrs S. Marshall; Secretary, Mr.
w. H. Reeves; Assistant Secretary
Mrs. q. P. Butts; Corresponding Sec
retary, Mr.. ]. c.. Downs; Treasurer
Mrs. E. Haslerig; Sergeants at Arms
Messrs. d. Caldwell and Murray; Mu
sical Director, Mr.. Lewis, band leader
10th Cavalry Band. The ushers were
Privates Murry, O'Hara, Downs and
Lightburn-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
A GRATEFUL MERCHANT.

l am anxious to thank the many
patrons of my shoe store for their 10y
atty, and announces a line of fall
goods which l am getting in that will
be better than anything previous. l
have a growing girls and boys shoe
for $3.50. This price cannot last more
than day or two. am cutting mems
fine tan button shoes down to a low
price. My prices on childrens shoes
are right and you will get the most
courteous treatment when you visit
my store. No back seats in this place.
Come in soon. G. A. Page Shoes,
1907 E. 18th St Bell Phone, E. 1888
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
cARRoLToN, MO.

Mr.. Noah Payne, an ambitious and
prosperous young Negro farmer, was
shot by Shadrick Anderson at the
home of the latter about two miles
west of town last night. He lived
only few minutes after the shooting.
The cause of the shooting is unknown
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
COMMUNITY MEETING.

Mr.. J. P, Mcclure, Division Superin-
tendent of the Armour Packing Co.,
will be the speaker at the first Com
munity Meeting of the season at Lin
coin High School September 16 at
S:15 p. m. All welcome.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

white population indiscriminately
that not one Negro was hurt or mo-
Tested by them, not one Negro home
was fired into and that the Negroes
were warned before and during the
riot to stay off the streets.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
Famous Tennessee Minister to
Lecture on "What We Are
All UP Against"

The Rev. DR.. ]. Francis Rob-
inson of Nashville, Tenn, a
Field Secretary Of the National
Baptist Convention, a minister
of distinction and world wide
reputation will lecture at the
Second Baptist Church, 10th and
Charlotte Sts., Monday Evening,
September 18th. Under auspices
Of the Senior B. Y. P. U.
Everyone is urged to be pres
ent to hear this distinguished
gentleman. Admission 15c.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
ROOMS WANTED.

The Sun has many inquiries each
week for rooms, furnished and unfur-
nished, and persons having rooms for
rent would do well to advertise them
in this paper if you want quick re-
turns.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

who will hold her fourth quarterly
meeting Sunday, September 16, DR.. A.
A. Gilbert presiding. Tie commun-
ion sermon at 500 p. m. will be
preached by Rev. F. D. Wells. Every
body welcome.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
NEGRO OFFICERS MUST
WAIT.

Washington. Sept. 12.-Be-
cause it has deferred mobiliza-
tion of Negroes in the national
army, the war department today
postponed the graduations at
the Negro officers trainig
camp at Fort Des Moines, Ia,
until October 10.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

Ths splendid hnng from the
published number leading white Colored periodically
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15
NEGRO SOLDIERS.
By Roscoe G. Jamison.

These truly are the Brave,
Old memories to walk the blood-stained pave
Of Sacrifice, joining the solemn tide
That moves away, to suffer and to die
For Freedom-when their own is yet denied!
0 Pride Q Prejudice! When they pass by,
Hail them, the Brave, for you now crucified
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

A Great Dramatic Reading
will be given at the Vine
Street Baptist Church Thurs
day night, September 20. Don't
miss it. Mrs. Mary Pivis, the
finest dramatic reader of the
city, will render an excellent
program. Admission Is cents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-15

These truly are the Free
These sous that grandly rise
Above base dreams of vengeance for their wrongs,
Who marc, to war with visions in their eyes
Of Peace through Brotherhood lifting glad songs
AfOretime while they front the firng-line.
Stand and behold They take the field today,
Shedding tleir blood like Hi mnow held divine,
That thos1 who mock might find better way
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-14
CANNOT RETURN TO BISBEE.
Governor of Arizona Explains Situation
Regarding L w. w. Members.

PllOENlN, Ariz., Sept. l4.-That al
legged members of the Industrial Work
ers Of the World deported from Bisbce
and i'll camp two months at Columbus
\. NJ, have no chance of returning to
l3isbee, even for a temporary stay. was
made plain in statement by Governor
Thomas +. Campbell when he was in
formed that ~ men returning from Co
lumbuS had been arrested upon their ar
rival at Douglas.
The Cochise county authorities are
proceeding regularly and according to
law, said the governor The kau-
CARGO court WAS abolished last month
and as long as the course Of procedure
IS such as | found it to be on the occa-
sion of visit to Bisbce last week there
is no ground for any interference on my
part.
"Thc sheriff of the county has a war
rant for each man who was deportct
from Bisbce, charging vagrancy, incitin.
a riot and other oifenseS As fast a.
these men return within the jurisdiction
of the sheriff they are arrested ane
taken before a Justice Of the peace
The are given two days in which to Sc
cure counsel and arc bailed in thei
own rccognizance They usually utiliz,
the two days in arranging whatever af
fairs they may have in Bisbce and thcI
departing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-14
IMPORT EMBARGO
MAY BE CALLED
Passing by Senate of Trading with
Enemy Bill Gives President Large
ly Increased Powers.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-THE ad
trading with the enemy bill
which passed the house without dis
senting vote last July, has been passed
by the senate with many amendments,
including one guaranteeing the Presi- |
dent power to embargo imports and pro
hibiting publication of war comment i'll
the German language unless accompanied
in a parallel column by a translation
in English.
Other important provisions interdict
commerce between Americans and Ger
mans or the latter s allies give the Pres
ident broad powers to regulate opera
tons of enemy insurance companies in
this country and extend espionage pow
erS.
| The import embargo amendment add
ed at the administration S request,
would extend present presidential pow
ers over export trade to imports as well.
| The amendment restricting publica-
lions in German, adopted by a viva voce
vote, was offered by Senator King and
is subject to elimination in conference.
1t provides:
H THAT during the tendency of the
\ present state of war and until peace
shall be concluded and the fact declared
by proclamation of the President, it shall
he unlawful for any person, firm or as
ISOLATION TO print or publish or cause to
be printed or published in the German
language, any comments respecting the
government of the United States or of
any nation with which Germany is at
war, its policies, international relations,
the state or conduct of the war; or of any
matter relating thereto, without print
ing or publishing i'll column parallel
to such matter, a true and correct trans
lation Of the same in the English Ian
guagc.
Any print or publication in the Ger
4 man language which does not conform
to the provisions of this section, shall
] rot be admitted to the mails, and i
shall be unlawful for any person t.
\ transport, carry or otherwise publish o
= distribute the same.
!, Z" Any person violating the provision
1 of this section shall on conviction there
Of be punished by a fine of not NOR
than $500 or BY Imprisonment for PC
riod of not more than one year or may
in the discretion of the court, be bot
fined and imprisoned. !"
Senator King urged adoption of hi
amendment as ''curh against the III
rers in our midst, trying to create dis
4 senSion.
I There IS no question, : said the Uta
senator, that the press-the Germa
4 press, but ! don T mean to say all-ha
I done everything it could to stir up sed
ton and strife and make this war III
1 popular and those newspapers ought t
i be suppressed =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-14

married to John e. Patterson of
Putnev on October ;, 1878. About
- years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
terson leased the basin farm short
distance from Bellows Falls, where they
lived II years Since that time Mrs.
Patterson had lived in Walpole and for
the past three years in her home in
North Westminster. Mrs. Patterson
leaves her husband, John G., and four
sons. Charles D., who lives at home.
Richard H., with the signal corps of the
army, located in Texas, John G., and
Albert IT,, Of Bellows Falls.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-14
HINSDALE, N. H.
w. G.. T. u. Annual.

The annual meeting of the w. c. I. U.
was held in the church parlor of the
Congregational church Tuesday after
noon at clock
Reports were read by the superintend-
ent of the various departments, after
which the following officers were chosen
for the coming year: President, Mrs.
Cora Savage; vice pres, Mrs. Grace
Wellington, Miss Lizzie Sargent, Mrs.
Minnie Dickerman, Mrs. Mary Lamb !;
see, Mrs. Mary Langille; treas, Miss
Lizzie Sargent; supt. of flower mis-
sions, Mrs. Eva Fuller; press work, Mrs.
Lura Hale; lumberman s work, Mrs.
Hattie Dickerman.
The next meeting will be held in De-
tober with Mrs. Mary Lamb.