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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
SUPREME COUNCIL MEETS.
al to Kansas Citv SUM

Especial to Kansas City SUM-
Baltimore, Md, Oct 1s.-Baltimore
does big things. Here are five Of
them:
1. School No. 112 has the largest
enrolment of any Negro, if not other
school. in the country, 1900, Principal
Murphy.
2. Mr.. Brown owns and operates a
Grove and the Starlight Steamboat Of
500 passenger capacity and not
white man lays finger to the oper-
alton of either of these projects.
8. The Afro-American Ledger has
just installed a Goss-Comet Press
where a roll of paper is started at
one end and at the other the Afro
American comes out folded and ready
to be read. The only thing of it's kind
in any Negro establishment in the
world.
4. Bethel A. NJ. E. Church is one
of the largest Cif not the largest) and
most varied Negro Churches in exist
ence; at least the heaviest in debt,
SIS, 100000 Within months under
the peerless, inspiring and unrivaled
leadership of the matchless divine, w.
Sampson Brooks, S20,00O0O of this has
been wiped out.
5. Hiram ConsistOry No. 2, A. A.
S. R. of Freemasonry, entertained the
United Supreme Council, 3rd Degree,
A. A. S. R. F. M. of the Southern
Jurisdiction of the U. S. A. laying
upon the altar of Bethel Church Sun
day night $155.OO and upon the secre-
tarys desk Monday morning more
than $4,000 having exalted 100 sub
lime princes and presented 26 candi-
dates for the honorary SD degree.
/ Space permits only to mention the
allocution (address) of M. P. S. B.
/ Commander Robert L. Pendletop. This
elected the favor and encouraging
comment of the following in attend
ance: Rev. Lyons, Ex-Minister to Ii
IBERIA; Bishop Hurst of Florida; Rev.
Dickerson, P. G.. Master of Florida;
the venerable Rev. Peck, uncle of our
Revs. Jesse F. and Will H. Peck; Rev.
Hurley of West Virginia; Rev. Wea-
yer and others together with Ill. Boil
den, Commander in Chief of Hiram
Consistory and Deputy Evans, Grand
Master of Missouri. The keynote of
this address to the several Valleys was
discipline, urging the less thoughtful
of our people to withhold boisterous
speech on the streets in these trou-
blous times, endure with patience, fear
no man, trust God and be prepared
when called, as called we must be be-
fore the end.
Too much praise for the above men,
toned rare achievement cannot be
given to the untiring efforts of Com
mander in Chief Bolden and Grand
Master Joseph P. Evans, Deputy for
Missouri. The latter stands out
unique and alone in class by him
self
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
JOHN T. WATKINS LAID TO REST

The funeral of John Twis Watkins,
Kansas City's foremost undertaken,
was observed at the Second Christian
Church, oath and Woodland, Monday,
October Is, at 200 p. m. The body
was carried to the Church at 1000
a. m. under an escort of Masons and
there lay in state until 200 o'clock
p. M, where it was viewed by hun
dreds of friends, white and Colored.
The funeral service was held under
the auspices of Rome Lodge No. 20,
A. F. & A. M, of which he was an
honored member, assisted by the fol-
lowing organizations to which he also
belonged: Cosmopolitan Lodge No.
2935, G. U. o. of o. F., E. A. Walker
Lodge, U. B. F. No. 25T, and Eureka
Lodge No. 5, X. of p, Richmond, Ind.
Mr.. Watkins also had the distinction
of being a 33d degree Mason, having
that honor conferred upon him by the
Indiana jurisdiction. He was deacon
and also treasurer of the Church
where the funeral obsequies were held
Many resolutions from the several or
ders to which he belonged, various
clubs and his professional associates
were engrossed and sent to the fam
lily. The floral offerings were the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
THE LIBERTY LOAN.
BY Charles A. Starks.


The dictation of Patriotism is as
distinct as a perfect day regarding
the proposition of the people loaning
money to the government for war
purposes. And be it said that there
are no people more ready to respond
with the desirable money and spirit
than our own.
The Negro, by all means, wants
his country to win, and money being
one of the greatest assets of the war,
he is more than willing to contribute
his share. This is undiluted patriot
ism on the Negroes part, especially
since he has already proved his readi-
ness to assume his part in Drawing
what physical dangers may be involv-
ed across the sea.
But there is also selfish appeal
in this Liberty Loan" for the Negro.
He not only becomes co-heir with the
whites in the matter of real payable
interest, but he is cinching his fu-
ture claims of citizenship. If we be-
come bondholders are we not adding
to our strength in playing a part in
all the plans of this new democracy?
We must grab every opportunity to
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
AN APPRECIATION.
To the Editor of the Sun:

To the Editor of the Sun:
am not acquainted with Mr.. Ros-
coe c. Jamison. l wish l were. But
right here l must say few words in
appreciation of his genius. l have
been reading with increasing pleasure
his poems as published in the Kan
sas City Sun. There is, all the diff
ference in the world between mere
versification and poetry. Unfortunate
ly, many of our poets do not seem to
appreciate this fact. But Mr.. Jami-
sons poetry is poetry. 1t is charac'
terized by warmth and feeling and the
gift of expression. 1t is forcible. II
possesses literary finish. 1t is excel.
lent.
The poem just published in the Sun,
entitled "To Those Who Wait" is
mastery. 1t has the swing and style
of ingalls, poem on opportunity" and
is equally meritorious, Let us hope
that Mr. Jamisons' talent may contine
to flower and develop. His is clear
limpid and wholesome voice in this
age of Grass materialism.
WILLIAM z. GRIFFIN,
Prin. Booker Washington School.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

link our own interest with the fate
of this country, so that when we,
ourselves, move earnestly for all the
rights of citizenship we will have the
powerful arguments that we met ev-
cry American requirement expected
from us and in return we expect
America to do her duty toward us.
Therefore, we urge every Negro to
buy bonds. Buy as many as you can.
Put something in your government
if you expect something out. Remem-
ber these bonds pay you four per
cent Interest," good investment. Ne
groes are responding to the call all
over the country. Colored soldiers in
Texas subscribed over 100000.
What will Kansas City Negroes do?
Flash; Tulsa, Okla, Negroes sub
scribed 100000.
Here's town of comparatively few
Colored people.
Again: What will we do?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
THE PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP.

One week has now passed since we
announced our handling of raincoats,
cravenettes and gaberdines for men,
women and children, and the interest
shown by the public in taking advan-
tage of our offer to save money by
making trip to our place is certain
evidence of the fact that the Negro
is waking up, He is acting in time,
he is not waiting for the cold blasts
of winter and the high prices of hard
times to catch him unprepared. At
this time we are emphasizing our in
vitation to the public to give us an
immediate call, save money and take
your choice of the biggest line of rain
coats of all kinds in the city.
G. A. PAGE, Shoes,
1907 East 18th Street.
Mrs, G. A. Page is in charge of girls
and women's coats and hats.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Races Greatest Base Ball Pitcher
and One Of Its Most Charming
Young Women to Be
Married Soon.

On Tuesday Mrs Alberta Adams,
919 Michigan avenue, entertained
with a very elaborte afternoon lunch
con in honor of her sister, Miss Elean-
or Watson, who announced her en-
gagement to Mr., John Donaldson.
The dining room, with curtains drawn,
was illuminated by the lights of diff
ferent colors. The table in the cen
ter of which stood cut glass vase
ladened with American Beauty roses
was laid for the eight lady guests
The menu was in strict accord with
the occasion. Music marked the clos
ing indulgence of the afternoon.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
APPROVES MOVING NEGRO
TROOPS.
A Prominent White Man Takes High
Ground on Justice to Negro
CoIdiars

A Prominent White Man Takes High
Ground on Justice to Negro
Soldiers.
To Whom 1t May Concern.
| want to say that the War Depart
ment has made a wise. humane move
in sending Colored troops from the
South to Kansas. First, it will accli-
mate them and fit them for the
trenches in France. Second, the color
line in the South is so marked that
large numbers of men wearing Uncle
Sans uniforms will not allow them
selves to be snubbed, as the descend
ants of their former masters would
want to do, and there would always
be danger of more Brownsville affairs.
But Kansas, Sunny Kansas, the old
home of John Brown, where the first
blood for freedom was she'd Kansas,
the guiding star of this land of the
noble free; here in Kansas is where
our Colored brothers who are willing
to make the supreme sacrifice that a
government of the people, by the peo-
pie and for the people may be estab-
lished throughout the earth here
they can be looked upon and treated
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

most massive, beautiful and profuse
ever seen at a funeral in this city
and while none were placed upon the
casket which was the most imposing
yet of simple design yet the altar,
chancel and railing were literally COW
cred with flowers and underneath and
all around the casket they were bank
ed while upon the chandeliers and
along the walls near the altar many
beautiful designs were suspended. The
following relatives and friends from
out of the city attended the funeral:
Mrs. A. T. Guy of Richmond, Ind. (;
Mrs. Ida A. Tanner of Kokomo, Ind. !;
Mr.. Henry Watkins of Kokomo, Ind, !;
Mrs. M. A. McCurdy of Richmond,
Ind. The remains were laid to rest
in a specially constructed vault in
beautiful Highland cemetery, with the
impressive ceremony of the Masonic
fraternity.
The order of services at the church
were as follows:
Song-"Nearer My God to Thee.
...... ................... Choir
Invocation. n..,........R Rev. S, w. Scott
Scripture. ....:..... Rev. S. A. Terry
Song-"He Included Me-" ..... Choir
Resolutions. ... ........ Undertak-
ers, Lodges and other organizations
Ceremonies. :. ..,... Various lodges
Song-"Jesus Lover of My Soul"...
......... Mrs. Brenton p. Andrews
Eulogy. ..,........H Hon. w. G. Huestor
Remarks s.......,.... Hon. Nelson C.
Crews, Past Grand Master of Masons
Solo-"Face to Face" ..........
..,......... Mrs. Effie Grant Hardy
Obituary. ..,. ..................
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
OBITUARY.
BY Mrs. NJ. A. McCurdy of Richmond,
Ind.

BY Mrs. NJ. A. McCurdy of Richmond,
Ind.
In preparing to make an approach
upon the sacred bier wherein lieth the
inanimate form of our beloved broth
er in Christ, John T. Watkins, who
departed this life October II, 1917,
age Al years and months, the poet
lends us language whereby to give ex-
preston to the desires of our heart,
in saying that all things in nature
must fade and die, the flowers, Gods
mute messengers of peace and beauty,
birds of the air that gladden. our
hearts by their sweet sopgs, the leaves
of the forest receive their baptism
that something that causes them to
loose their hold on the branches of
the trees, fall to mother earth and die.
So man the highest order of creation,
must through the Divine will of our
Heavenly Father begin to live. move
and have their being, reap the reward
of an earnest and careful vocation,
then fade-waste away and die as did
our lamented brother, John T. Wat
kins. We remember that the purpose
of Christ's mission to earth was the
development of ideal man and woman
hood; this purpose was manifested in
our deceased brother. At the age of
Is years he gave himself to Christ.
Time grew apace, the fruits of the
spirit of Christ predominated in his
soul causing him to strive to please
and plan for the comfort and happi-
ness of others ever realizing that, to
live for others meant life eternal for
him. The gentleness and love that
dwelt in his soul from boyhood assist
ed in bringing to pass perfection, as
the ripeness of fruit and the maturity
that dwells in harvest. This gentle
ness of soul won for him many friends
and the intense love of moral beauty
cherished by him made him a Chris
tian citizen, a desirable neighbor, a
devoted and thoughtful brother and a
loving and indulgent husband, ever
conceiving and putting in practice the
desires of his soul, TO arrange for the
present and future comfort and happi-
ness of his wife to whom he was we'd
ded April 81, 1909, being the posses
sor of these characteristics, in ap-
preaching him concerning the saliva
tion of his soul, one could easily CLEAN
that he was happy in the knowledge
of Christ being his shepherd. And
he was gently and peacefully being
led along fearing no'evil; neither was
he afraid as he approached the END
> of life because of the precious prom
ises on record in the Book of Books
(the Bible) in word, deed and thought
Our deceased brother allowed the livei
of great men to remind him that W.
can make our lives sublime and in dy
, ing leave behind us footprints on tn,
sands of time, worthy of emulation
He is gone, leaving 10 mourn his los
a loving faithful and devoted wife whit
never tired in caring for him during
his long and patient suffering. HI
also leaves five brothers, two sisters
and many relatives and friends whit
bow in humble submission to the will
of God our Heavenly Father, all o
whom believe that his spirit is toda.
basking in the sunlight of the love o
Christ on the beautiful isle of Some
where"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
NEW HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

Mrs. M. A. McCurdy, Richmond, Mo.
Song-"Beautifu Isle of Somewhere"
..............M Miss Kathrine Adams
Sermon. Rev. VIM. Alphin
The sermon which was delivered by
che pastor, Rev. William Alphin, was
one of the best and most impressive
ever heard on such An occasion.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

Mr.. Frank Neal, the popular head
waiter of the Hotel Utah, Salt Lake
City, is in the city visiting his wife
and relatives and his thousands Of
friends, among whom he is deserved
ly popular. Brother Neal is a Mason
of high degree and has done much to
advance the interest of the fraternity
both at home and abroad.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
REV. w. w. S. DYATT is CALLED
BY DEATH,

Rev. w. w. S. Dyatt, who was for
five years the pastor of the First A.
M. ES. Church in Pasadena, died Mon
day evening at his home in Oakland.
Rev. Dyatt for several years pas
tored at Omaha, Neb., and st. Joseph,
Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

as men. If not, then our boasted pa
triotism and vaunted Christianity is
only rot and the blood of our CON-
rades was shed in vain. l have read
the resolutions passed by the Com
mercial Club, and standing by the
grave of an elder brother, denounce
them.
ROBERT THOMPSON,
From Manhattan Daily News.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
13 SOLDIERS OF PATH INFANTRY
HELD AT FIT. BLISS ARE
RELEASED,

Fort Bliss, Tex, Oct. 10.AThirteen
of the 1856 Negro soldiers held here in
connection with the rioting in Hous-
ton. Tex. August 23, were ordered re-
leased yesterday and have returned to
Columbus, N. M, to rejoin their regi-
ment.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF THE c. NJ E. CHURCH, 1918 PAEso
OCTOBER 1928. 1917
OCTOBER 1928, 1917

Were you member of this Church2 If so,
and attend Annual Conference The Conference will
October % at the c. NJ E. Church, 1913 Paseo.
Bishop M. F. Jamson of Leigh Texas will preside The
General Officers will be present follows Dr. j. G. Martin
Financial Secretary, of Jackson Tenn; Dr. r. S. Stout
D. d. Church Extension Secretary of Pine Bluff Ark Rev.
j. H. Moore Secretary of Missions Holly Springs Miss;
Dr. j. A Bray Secretary of Education Birmingham Ala;
Dr. j. w. Gilbert Superintendent of African Missions of
August, Ca; Rev. A r. Calhoun, Secretary of Epworth
League, of Pine Bluff, Ark Bishop R. A Carter Dr. j. A.
Hamlet, Editor of the Index, and many others.
Friday night will be Convocaton and Woman's Mis-
sonary meeting Tuesday night will be reception given in
honor of the Ministers and Delegates
The public invited.
BISHOP NJ. F. JANISON
Presiding Bishop of the 9Th Episcopal Dist.
REV. r. P. TYLER
Presiding Elder.
REV. j. R. McCLAIN, Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

ALL CoLORED PAPERS, DAILY
PAPERS OF KANSAS CITY, AND
ANY OTHER YOU MAY WANT, DE
LIVERED ANYWHERE IN CITY,
PROMPTLY. 2416 Vine street. Call
Bell Phone East 4572M. ]. H. Malone
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

Have you ever tried the Klean Kitch-
en-, '23 w. 18th street, the best place
in town to eat?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Our boys are being called

Our boys are being called to
be sent, beginning October 27,
to the various Training Camps
for service. Are we making any
preparations to give them a fit
ting send-off and to cheer them
on their way? The white citi-
zens escorted their boys in au-
tomobiles and with bands to
the Union Station. Can't we
do the same? Let's get busy,
boys. Call The Sun for a
Conference.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Ex-
TENSION.
The Community Meeting Will Be
in the interest of the Parental
Home for colored Boys and
Girls of Kansas City.

Mr.. R. H. Farnum, President
of the Colored Children's I'M
provement Association, will
speak at Lincoln High School
Auditorium, 18th Street and
Tracy Avenue, Sunday, October
21, 3:15 p. m.
Other speakers are Judge Por-
ter b. GODDARD, Mayor Edwards
Mr.. Jas. A. Nugent, Mr.. John r.
Ransom, Mr. Chas. Young,
Judge E. E. Porterfield and Mr..
Nelson C. Crews.
Prominent club women will be
present, among them: Mrs. G.
w. Addison, Mrs. H. H, Mcclure
and Mrs. Edwin Knapp of the
Athenaeum and Council of
Women's Clubs.
All the clubs of the City Fed
Grafton will be present. The en-
tire public is invited.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-04

GIANT ARMY
 (Continued From Page Ohe) inc chaser service as well as addition al men for line ships.
 Probably 15.0O0 men could be added to the navy personnel at once by this mobilization. It has been estimated that double that number would be re- quired for full patrol of the Atlantic coast by motor boats. It seems prob able that unless sufficient volunteers respond promptly. the universal ser vice system may be invoked to fill up the navy's ranks.
 Big Guns For Coasts
 Bids were opened at the war de partment today for 16-inch rifles to go in the coast defenses. The Bethle- hem Steel Company was the only bid der. offering two to four guns com plete at $225,000 each, or without breech mechanism at s215.000 each. These guns are part of the new coast defense program approved by con gress a year ago.
 Guards Needed At Home In connection with the army plans it was pointed out today that under the present national defense act the national guard can be brought to it's full war strength by draft The force has an authorized total strength of 440,00O and it's present strength is about 160,000. Orders to muster men with dependent families and those in the government service or at work on government contracts may reduce this number considerably.
 It is not known whether the war department contemplates any change in the present status of the guard. These troops would not be available for service in Europe under existing law and in addition. the full number may be required for police work at home. More than 60,O0O are now so employed.
 The authorized strength Of the reg ulars issabout 30O,00O men of all branches. That service. unless a change is made in the law, would be filled up with volunteers. men who wish to engage in soldering as pro- fessional occupation.
 Committees Of. the Chamber of Com merce of the United States, named to cooperate with the defense council, met today to work out with the war department the problems of supplies. They will return home carrying plans for aiding army district depot quarter masters in the purchase of equipment and for preventing excess war profits.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-04
BRITISH DENY BIG
Says Simple Remedy
 Prolonged His Life
DR. cAIDWELL'S SYRUP PEPSIN EFFECTIVE AS A REMEDY
 FOR CONSTIPATION.

Among older people the various or gans of the body have a tendency to slow up and weaken, and this is usual ly first manifest in a pronounced in activity of the bowels.
 Good health is dependent on regular ity in this important function: when ever there is the slightest indication of constipation a mild laxative should be taken co relieve the congestion and dispose of the accumulated waste. Cstbartics or purgatives. should not be employed. however; they are too vio- lent in action and their effect is only temporary.
 A mild laxative such as the com bination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin, known as Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. is the ideal remedy. IL is gentle in its, action, bringing relief in an easy, natural manner, without grip ing or other pain or discomfort, is pleasant to the taste, and can be ob- tained in any drug store.
 MT Robert LeForgee, 91S Kirkwood Boulevard. Davenport, bwa, says he has always had a bottle of pr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin in the house for the past eighteen years, aud that by using it occasionally as the need arises,
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-04
COMPILATION" IS
 BILL AT 0RPHEUM
Big Spectacle Opens Three Day Engagement At The Orpheum Theatre This Evening.

The sale of seats for Civilization, Thomas H. Ince's big spectacle, has started at the Orpheum. The produc- ion will begin a three days engage ment today and this will enable those who wish to secure reserved seats yell in advance. Indications point to lively buying of seats. for there has probably been no picture yet shown that has created more favorable com ment among dramatic critics. the clergy and amusement seekers than las civilization"
 An idea of the size of civilization nay be seen in the fact that more than one year was consumed in mak- ing the production. In one particular scene 750O women are seen kneelins before the palace holding in their light hands Easter lilies. Two big 9cean-going liners were sunk and nore than million rounds Of ammuni- ion were fired during the infantry engagements.
 But while civilization" has been staged on mammouth scale. and while the production is replete with
 pectacular incidents. such as the de Itruction of an entire city by an air ieet. a gigantic naval battle in which
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-04
THIS WILL MAKE
 MILLIONS HAPPY
Any corn will dry up and lift out, says a Cincinnati
 Authority.

Let folks step on your feet here after; wear shoes size smaller if you like, for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you. according to this authority.
 He says that few drops of drug called freezone, applied directly upon a tender, aching corn. instantly re lieves soreness, and soon the entire corn, root and all, lifts out without pain.
 This drug is sticky but dries at once and i. said to simply shriyel up the corn without infiaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue.
 It is claimed that a quarter of an ounce obtained at any drug store will cost very little but is sufficient to re- move every hard or soft corn or callus from ones feet Cut this out, espe- cially if you are a woman reader who wears high heels. Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-04

the American navy assisted, the sink ing of battleshiD by submarine and the destruction of the submarine by monOplane, they are merely in- cidental to the main theme of the sto- ". This is no effort to exploit war, but rather by frankly picturing its horrors to accentuate the need for peace. In fact, Civilization" is a powerful plea for universal peace.
 Civilization" is an allegorical sto- " and is from the pen of c. Gardner Sullivan.