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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
jim CROW LAW
is DEFEATED

The committee that was elected to
the Jim Crow Bill which was in
troduced into the Missouri Legisla-
ture returned Thursday morning feel
ing very well satisfied with their trip.
The delegation from Kansas City was
made up of the following men: DR..
William ]. Thompkins, Prof. ]. ST.
las Harris, DR.. j. E. Dibble, Attorney
c. H. Galloway, A w. Harris, Attor-
ney L. A. Knox, Prof John Day, and
others from other towns were: DIR. j.
r. A. Grassland of st. Joseph, Mo,
Hon. Charles Pittman, Attorney Geo.
l.. Vaughn, DR.. JT. A. Curtis, Captain
Bolivar Watkins of st. Louis, Mo-,
Rev. John Goings, Dr. Johnson,
Blank Stokes, DR.. ]. H. Garnett of
Jefferson City, No. DR.. L. w. Har-
ris of Carrollton, Mo. The committee
proceeded to organize after getting
on the grounds and proceeded to the
House of Representatives and the
Senate and ascertained from their re-
spective representatives how they
stood on the proposition, and were as
sured that it did not have much of
chance to pass at this time, and
if it did pass the House, there did not
seem to be any likelihood of it pass
ing the Senate. We did not feel like
leaving the Capitol without calling on
Governor Gardner, Tho was very busy
signing bills and holding conferences
with committees, but when his secre-
tary informed him that there was a
group of colored citizens desirous of
paying respects to him, he cheerfully
suspended business and had us usher
ed in. We found him to be pleasant,
congenial and a frank gentleman. He
gave each one of us an old fashioned
handshake and after exchanging a
few pleasant words said in parting
that he was the Governor of all the
people of Missouri and everybody
looks alike to him." We were made
to feel from his frank and open eX-
pressions that the Negroes interest
in Missouri would be well protected.
The following is a list of the per.
sons who showed themselves in sym
pathy with the Negro Protective
League of Missouri by contributing to
the financial support of the move.
ment:
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
REV. RICHARD DAVIS
Pastor of CentenniaI A. M. E. Church,
18th and Woodland Ave,
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A most unique and agreeable sur
prise was rendered Mrs. l.. j. Bacote
by the members of Second Baptist
Church Choir at her home, 2210 Kan
sas avenue, March 13, under the lead
ership of this splendid committee,
Misses Ellen Watson, Jerusha Fergu-
son and Mrs. atie Price. The evening
was spent in a usual rehearsal, after
which Mrs. Emma Black came in with
arms laden with presents and pre-
sented them to Mrs. Bacote while the
committee served ice cream and cake.
Then the lights were turned out and
Mrs. Benjamin Givens presented Mrs.
Bacote a birthday cake which she had
made with lighted candles thereon.
Amid tears of Joy our directress ex-
pressed her thanks to each and every
donor Each package on being open
ed diclosed most exquisite and use
full article, much hand-work being ex-
hibited. Each members name was
among the dainty gifts.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
UNklND TREATMENT.
CBy b. V. Longdon.)

Doubtless many German citizens
consider the American diplomatic
break with their government as an
unkind treatment. On the other hand,
many American citizens consider the
sinking of ships carrying one or more
Americans without worning by Ger
man submarine an unkindd treatment,
so feeling of resentment and general
irritation seems to exist in both coun-
tries. Americans and German citi-
zens can bring illustrations from life
when he resents an injury has a great
advantage over one who flies into a
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

Springfield. ILL.,, March 9.-Dr Noel
Bertram Ford died March 8. 1917, at
st. Johns hospital of pneumonia. He
was born at Beaufort, s. c., December
81, 1881, and educated in the public
schools Of Fort Scott. Kas., and Me-
harry Medical College, Nashville,
Tenn. He enlisted in the Twenty.
third Kansas volunteers at the age
of 16 and served year in Cuba. He
leaves wife, daughter and his par
ents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
The MASTERS QUESTIONS.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1S, 1917
3:15 p. m.
MAYOR GEORGE H. EDWARDS

Have ye looked for sheep in the desert
For those who have missed their way?
Have ye been i'll the wild waste places
Where the lost and the wanderin gstray?
Have ye trodden the lonely highway,
The foul and darkened street?
1t may be ED in the cleaning
The print of my wounded feet.
Have ye folded home to your bosom
The trembling, neglected lamb
And taught to the little lost
The sound Of the shepherds name?
Have you searched for the poor and needy?
With no clothing, no home no breadY
The Son of man was among them
He had nowhere to lay his head
Have We stood by the sad and weary
TO smooth the pillow of death;
To comfort the sorrow-strcken
And strengthen the feeble faith?
And have ye felt when the glory
Has streamed through the open door
And fitted across the shadows.
That | had been there before?
Have we wept with the broken heartedl
In their agony of woe?
You might hear me whispering beside you,
= 'Tis the pathway often go!''
My brethren, my friends my disciples,
Can ye dare to follow me?
Then where the Master dwelleth,
There shall the servant be.
Christian Index
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

Bishop William A. ouayle, D.
DKof the Methodist EpiocopaI
Church, one of the best lecturers
on the American platform, will
lecture at Clark Chapel NJ. E.
Church, 1864 Madison Street,
Kansas City, Mo-, for the benefit
Of said church, Tuesday, March
20, 1917, at 8 p. m.
Subject - "stalwartlsm." EV-
erybody is invited. Admission
rs cents. o. A. JOHNSON,
Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
coLoRED CATHOLIC PRIESTS.

The four Afro-American Catholic
priests are; Rev. Chas. R. Uncles OF
Baltimore, Rev. Henry Dorsey, mis-
sionary Tin this country; Rev
Stephen Theobald of st. Paul, Mimi.
and Rev. Joseph Burgess of Cornwell
Pa
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
INNOCENT MEN LYNcHED.

The five Afro-Americans lynched on
one limb of tree in Georgia, last
year, a sixth narrowly escaping, have
been found to have been innocent of
the charge brought against them, an
nounces the Atlanta (Ga) Daily Con
stitution of February s, 1917. Com
ment unnecessary!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

The Board of Health reports the
Hole in the Wall the only clean res
taurant or lunch in the two Kansas
city's. At 1912 East 18th street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

The report of disbursements will
appear in next weeks issue.
Every mail is laden with letters
from every portion of the state where
there is an appreciable number of Ne
groes. expressing their willingness to
assist this movement, in financial
way. whenever called upon.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John T, Watkins, who
have been spending the winter in San
Antonio, Tex, on account of Mr.. Wat
kins' health, writes that he is getting
along nicely and gradually improving
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

Mrs. Pearl Fallings of Denver, Col,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mcneil,
and brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. B. DeFrantz of 2619 Highland ave
nue..
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17
NOTICE.

Mr.. Ralph Workman, the Tailor, now
located at 1889 Paseo has moved to
his new location at the Southeast cor
ner Of 18th and Paseo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-17

Miss Villa M. Glenn is in Galena,
Kans., this week on business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

use of potatoes than at any previous
time There are many ways in which
potatoes may be served that are both
palatable and nutritious The committee
will send out pamphlet of recipes and
suggestions at later period. The Amer
lean people have used about four bushels
per capita This ought to be increased
in the future to six bushels Wherever
possible each family should lay in sup
ply on that basis
With respect to marketing potatoes for
shipment out of the state, producers are
advised that the county agents receive
daily quotations concerning prices of po-
tatoes and that the commissioner of
agriculture will furnish daily quotations
through the press of the state The com
missioner has also investigated transpor-
tation facilities and assures the farmers
that there is now no prospect of difficulty
in procuring ears for shipment provided
promptness in loading is practised.
The state department of agriculture
through its marketing agent. Is in a po-
sition to recommend reputable whole
sale dealers and commission merchants t
whom and through whom potatoes may
be sold Farmers or associations OF farm
ers who have potatoes to ship in carload,
should write to the commissioner OF agri
culture. st. Adams, for list OF dealers.
/ The extension service under the dlrec
ton of Mr.. Bradlee and through thu
county agents will render every possible
service in matters OF the storage and mar
keting. Avail yourself of this agency.
Don't let ANYTHING waste.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
LINEMEN BADLY INJURED.
Knocked Down by Swing Pole - Ono !
Has Both Legs Broken

RUTLAND, Sept. 13.-George Clark
of Castleton, lineman employed by the
Rutland Railway. Light and Power com
PAM, suffered a fracture of both legs be
low the knee, and Martin o 'Brien of
Fair Haven, similarly employed, was 50
badly bruised that he was taken to the
Rutland hospital for treatment, in a pc
culiar accident near the Center Rutlan
switch on the trolley line Wednesday
forenoon Both men were knocked
down by wooden pole which suddenly
swung around without warning.
The pole was being moved on a wagon
and the men were standing on the
ground near the vehicle. The horse be
came frightened as an electric car ap-
preached and jumped to one side, turn
ing the wagon so that the free end of
the pole struck the moving car. The
/. car had sufficient momentum TO cause
the timber to swing away from it lio
lently and, as the men were in its path
they were both swept from their feet
DR.. W. 6. Hodsdon. Dr. J. NJ. Homil
ton and DR. f. NJ. Pond were called tC
treat the men who were moved to til,
| hospital in the Stearns ambulance an,
the Spencer & CAVITY ambulance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
STORAGE OF CROPS
IS A BIG PROBLEM
Public Safety Committee Is
Sending Letters to Citi-
| zens of Vermont
STATES POTATO CROP
4 MILLION BUSHELS
rms Is Largely in Excess of the Usual
Production and Families Generally
Are Urged to Put in Quantity Stuff
cient for All Winter.

Brattleboro citizens have within the
last few days received the following
from Mason 5. Stone, director of pub
LEFTY for the Vermont Committee of
Public Safety:
Inc Committee. on food production
and conservation of the Vermont Com
mittee of Public Safety has carefully
taken under consideration the prob
lem of conserving the crops of the
state. Several meetings have been
held in consultation with those most
intimately Informed as to Vermont.
conditions. The last meeting was
held i'll Montpelier August q at the
call of his. excellency, the governor, and
James HARNESS.. chairman OF the Public
Safety Committee and federal food com
missioner for Vermont, to which was also
invited Commissioner Brigham, Director
Bradlee and the county agents. resulted
in the following conclusions which the
committee submits to the citizens of the
state
Most Vermont crops can be effectively
stored and marketed through the usual
channels
BY the very general and highly com
mendable activity on the part of the
women of the state in canning and pre-
serving garden products are being well
cared for
The pcriShable crops, particularly pota-
toes are giving the greatest concern. Ac-
cordlng to government estimates. Yer
mont will produce four million btIshcl,
OF potatoes this year. an amount consid
crably IN excess of returns received by
the Committee. Several sections of tn,
state report blight, one county reporting
, fewer potatoes than in 1916 as a result
With the needs OF the people and tht
benefit of the producer in mind. this fact
urges great caution against wastagc, c9
pecially where there may seem to be
. surplus. The reports, from Aroostool
county, Maine, indicate smaller croI
than anticipated.
TO guard against this loss the pro
ducer l. urged TO use every precauton il
-. the matter of storage. Available storag,
should be utilized To the fullest extent
Where this is not sufficient the old tim,
; potato pit should be constructed
: The farmers are advised not to Great,
9 glutted or panirky market by hast,
: disposal of their potatoes. One dollar pc
= bnshe is fair price for both produce
I. and the consumer and it i the opinion
OF the committee that this price can b
: maintained by such prccaution a. is her
}. advised
:. Consumers are urged to lay in a sufii
I cicnt supply Of potatoes for the cntir
season. Every cellar should have bin
. prepared with care to avoid decay and at
tack of vermin. Potatoes will keep i
., best condition in 4 storage with temper
= allure ranging from 30 to 10 degrees o
= fahrenheit
Ill Consumers are urged to make large
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
FRENCH HERO AN AVIATOR.
G. F. rlamand Now an American Officer
After Three Years in France.

BOSTON, Sept. l3.-One of the most
interesting and distinguished applicants
who has passed all examinations for the
the first lieutenant commission as an
aviator was Charles F. Flamand, a citi
zen Of the United States, and son of
the French consul at Boston.
At the beginning of the war, Flam
and desired to do service for the country
and his father and catered the artillery
branch of the French army. He was
wounded at the battle of the Marine
while acting as post rider, again at
the battle Of Ypres. and for the third
time IN the Champagne sector. This,
with his other injuries, incapacitated
him for further service, but he has now
full recovered. He has been decorated
| with the War Cross, two citations for
distinguished service, and after training
will for the fourth time enter the scrv-
ice, this time as an aviator and a com
missioned American officer.
Among the New England applicants
! for the commission Of first lieutenant
as supply officers who have passed all
examinations, is 0. NJ Smart of Burling
: ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
NORWICH OPENS NEXT WEEK.
Delayed Commencement Exercises to Be
Held Wednesday.

NORTHFIELD, Sept. -. - Norwich
university begins its ninety ninth year
next Tuesday. Entrance examinations
will begin at 9 0 clock III the morning.
The afternoon will be devoted to regis
tration and assignment to quarters and
troops, with retreat at s o clock, at
which all students will report for the be-
ginning of actual duty. Glasses for
academic work will be arranged Wednes-
dav afternonon, to which the friends of
the university and the general public
are cordially invited Gov Horace +.
Graham will he present and give the
principal address. Other state officials
and prominent people, including Capt.
George Bvrcade, recently detailed as
professor Of military science and tac-
ties at Norwich, viii be present and
take part in the exercises.
Scholastic and military honors and
medals for last year, which have not
/ been awarded, as all commencement ex
l'ercises were omitted last June, will be
I'announced, and honorary degrees viii
be conferred at this time.
| 1t is expected that Colonel Ira l.
Reeves, president, who is now on in
| lcfnite leave, will have charge of tht
| exercises. In ease he is unable to get
away from his official duties in Wash
| ;ngton Frank Plumlcy, vice prcsiden
| If the university corporation, will ac
as pre- siding officer
In the absence of Col. Reeves, the adj
| ministrative duties of the universit'
will be performed by Dean H. r. Rob
erts, who has been actively connecte,
with the college for many years.
Although many of the students are i
service. all college activities, includin;
football, will be carried on as usual.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
INSURANCE is A SHORT CUT

to quick relief when a valuable life is
cut short. New diseases are announced
every night and new disasters every
morning, but insurance remains the
same defence. 6sth year. National Life
ms Co., Of VT, Mutual - ALBERT
C. LAIRD, Special Agent, Crosby
Block
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

There are more than 3,000,000 electric
hatirons in use in the United States and
more than 100000 fans, those two being
far in the lead of all other electrical
devices
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
A Card.

We wish 70 thank the many friends and
ncighbors for their kindness and for
flowers sent during the last illness OF
our husband and father; especially dc
We thank the neighbors for the flowers
sent at the time OF the burial
Louise f. Thomas and family
Bratteboro. Vt, Sept -, 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

1t has been estimated that si,0o0009
cubic miles of the average sncous rock
would yield, on decomposition, all the
sodium OF the ocean and the sedimcntary
rocks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

! The law in Switzerland protecting rare
plants is so strict that to be found in
possession of specimens illegitimately
collected is penal otfense
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

SPIRELLA CORSETS, with unbreak-
able and non-rustible bqsing which will
not punch through; launder nicely Sold
by Mrs. w +. Mixer, l07 Western Ave
Tel 3S5 lO5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

For SALE Ny house at The corner Of
Oak and Howard streets Anyone want
ing a good home in Brattlcburu would du
we'll To take notice s. b. Emerson, Is
Oak ST., Brattleboro. Vt 1864 lGgs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED Beaterman AT paper mill
Brattlcbor0 steady employment VIM
N Niuton Son. Canal ST l6i-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED - Ladies for a few hours
work "a week, extra good pay. Address
BOX 20, Rcformcr Office. 167-l69.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED By Sept y. competent sec
oud girl Mrs Geo T. Crowcll l66- q
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
To Rent.


To Rent.
TO RENT-Tenement. IL West st.
TO RENT-Modern fiat. E. Nj. An
yier. I3-tf
TO RENT-Room; man preferred %
Harris Place ia If
TO RENT = Storage room. Mrs.
Kittredge Haskins. 26-tr
TO RENT = Modern fat. e. Nj.
Holden. Tel 37S-M. 10S-tr
TO RENT = Tenement Inquire of
o. Ware, rs Oak st. lG2-tf
TO RENT-Cottage house, 6 rooms,
all modern. Chas. Miner 12l-tf
TO RENT : Furnished rooms, steam |
heated. 10 Harris Place 16O-tf |
TO RENTING 6-room tenement on |
Birge st. Holden & Martin. 296-tf
TO RENT Furnished room; heat,
electric lights, bath. 81 Green st. l66-tf
TO LET - Large front office, steam
heat. Second floor UIery building. Stiff
TO RENT-Two large furnished rooms.
single or communicating. Al High St
l5S-tf
TO RENT Large furnished front room
with heat and use of bath. s Forest St
lG6-l7l
TO RENT-Five-roo apartment, all
modern, $l4. Inquire at IA Prospect St.
l40-tf
TO RENT-Low-priced tenements to
small American families. w. G. Doc
little. 34-tr
TO RENT Two steam heated kitchen
cites. Best location i'll town. Apply l2o
Main st. Mrs. G. II. Smith. 1914 100
TO RENT - Comfortable furnished
room; board near by. Mrs. kittredge
Haskins. l53.tf
TO RENT = Four-room tenement at
SO per month. S. d. Estabrook, "a
Prospect Street. l6l If
TO RENT-Large front room, with
privilege of bath and telephone Mrs
l.. II. Barber, Whipple st. l5O-tf
TO RENT-Rooms for light house.
keeping all furnished. Hot and cold
water and bath. Charles Miner. 27-tf
i TO RENT Two large, newly furnished
rooms suitable for two: quiet neiehbor-
hood. near common Tel 1873 NJ l67 1852
/ TO RENT Suite of rooms with kitch.
enette gas and electric light, running
water; suitable for light housekeeping
~ Nam st. 1914 If
TO RENT Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, gas, electric
lights, furnace heat. Inquire at {
South Main Street. l67-l69H
TO RENT - Apartment in Grand
view, ), or rooms, equipped with
bath, set tubs, electric lights, etc, from
IS TO Sl2 a month. Tel. l46-M. Leslie
Smith. $50 n
J TO RENT-Three large sunny rooms
furnished, electric lights, heat, use OF
bath and telephone. Will be rented to.
Eethsr or separately, Mrs. T. &, IIar
mon | Forest ST lG5-ti
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED Rooms and board for stu.
dents. State prices Call lso-W or write
Box Rctmmcr Office. l67 III
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED Live poultry at the
Richardson Market. 16l-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED Waitress at The Albany
Cafe. l60-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

TO RENT Suite of room. with kitch-
enette, gas and electric light running
water; suitable for light housekeeping
So Main St l64 Il
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

TO RENT-Three large sunny rooms
furnished, electric lights, heat. use OF
bath and telephone. Will be rented to.
gether OF separately, Mrs. f. c. IIar.
mon, | Forest st. l65-ti
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

TO RENT ~ Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, gas. electric
lights, furnace heat. Inquire at 6
South Main Street. l67-l69*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

TO RENT = Apartment in Grand
view, ;, or rooms, equipped with
bath, set tubs, electric lights etc, from
$ TO $l2 month. Tel. l46-M Leslie
Smith. 100 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13

WANTED ~ Waitress at Hoadley
Cafe. 1927
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-13
Wanted

WANTED-Teamsters. w. G. boo
little loot