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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Sailor Kirkc to
Meet "Wop" Again

DENVER, March -. - Joe
c"Wop") Flynn will have another
opportunity TO prove that the aIibi
he offered the last time Sailor
kirke OF California licked him was
on the level when no clashes with
Kirke for Is rounds tonight at the
y. A. c. Arena here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
BILLY NELSON DOING
WELL IN PORTLAND

Billy Nelson. Spokane light.
weight. seen In action here on one
occasion as four-rounder. Is step.
ping right along In Portland. Now
that "Mufr' Bronson has left for
San Francisco. where he fights Dick
Kendall this week. Billy bids "a
come into his own IN the Rose City.
lie has been beating all corners.
and was only overshadowed By the
sensational ''Muff' in the hearts OF
the Oregon mitt fans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Chicago Cubs Win
Game From Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO. March Is
The Cubs copied their first game
here yesterday. when they won. to
s. from the Seals. after being beat
on By the Oaks. Z to 8, in the morn
Ing game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
FRISCO BOY TO APPEAR
AT ElkS' SHOW

Sammy Morris. Frisco young
ster with a good reputation. will
take on Joe Harrahan. the scrappy
local lightweight--Joc no longer
lays claim to being feather--at
the Eiks' club Wednesday night. as
the semi-windup TO the Eddie Pink
man-Lioyd Madden contest George
Ross OF Vancouver and Willie vetro.
prize OF the Truck Drivers union.
have also been matched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
past the Montreal goalie.

Every hockey player has his
fayorite trick. Bullet" Pitre holds
his opponents stick whenever II IL
possible. "Newsy" LaLonde trips
his opponent Just az he is getting
ready to shoot and Giant" Mum
merry uses his weight to put tho OPP
posing side out of commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Tiger Pitchers Do
Not Stay by rep

wAXAHACHTE, Tex. March 10
Nary a hit batsman nor n base on
balls WIS the record OF three Tiger
pitchers in yesterdays encounter
with Waco. Couch. Coveleskio and
Ehmke yielded three hits between
them. The Tigers won, . to 0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Battling Nelson Is
Winner by Knockout

ST. LOUIS. March 1s.-Appear-
ing in the ring for the first time IN
nearly two years. Battling Nelson
won over Pierce Mathews. local
lightweight. Saturday. with q K Q.
in the eighth round.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
WILLIE HOPPE WILL STAY
IN SEATTLE AWHILE

Willie Hoppe. who drawed with
Frankie Burns Friday night. is in
no hurry to get back TO San Fran
cisco. Willie has announced his In
fention OF sticking around Seattle
for a time. He may not go South
until after he has made a trip 10
New York and taken a cup OF coffee
In l0-round game back there.
Frankie Burns was expected 20
leave today for his home in Oak.
land.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
u. w. Baseball Squad
Winner in First Mix

When the U. OF W. baseball squad
took on and trimmed q team Of
leaguers Sunday. 1t hung up its flrst
victory OF the season. Sun" BEEN,
the college shortpatcher. was the
star OF the contest, which ended :
to I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Ferdie Schupp Is
Victor for Giants

GALVESTON. March 1s.-Nsrdio
Schupp revived only after the Giant
seconds had nailed Galveston with
seven runs in the final three In
nings, winning Z to 3.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Hulen and McCarty
to Play Billiards

A. r. McCarty and Charles Iiulen
will furnish the thrills tonight at
Brown a. Hulen's, when they tangle
in their match OF the city champion
ship series. TO decide who Is the
best balk-line player In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Walla Walla and
Bellingham Tie

Breaking even In their two-game
series. Bellingham and Walia wal
In are now tied for the basketball
championship OF the state. Beliing
ham has refused TO play off the tie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

In all, the visitors were penal
ized nine times for a total OF 81
minutes. Seattle was nicked once
for three minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Louis BerIanquette, ono OF Mon
treats scrappy forwards, Is laid mp
with q bad shoulder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

"cully" Wilson was the only Sc
attic player to be sent to the pen.
atty bench during the game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Scots Trounce Irish
In Their Soccer Mix

The bonnie highland ladies tn
.umphed over the Irish in the Scotch
Irish soccer encounter, Sunday aft
ernoon, at Dugdale's manor. 3 to L
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Seattle opened the third period
in such manner that II looked
"a II Les Canadlens" were
going to be swiped off their feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

coutere's share will be SO less
on account OF the little run-in that
he had with Mickey" Ion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Bernie Morris kept up his scor-
ing record by putting three goals
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

"Happy" Holmes. Seattle soaIIe.
was suffering from an attack OF
stage fright during the second 20
minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Manager Sam Kennedy o. tho
visitors, was all smiles when his
team came on the Ice for the third
and final stanza.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

coutere and Riley got Into the
game Mt the same time in the sec
ond stanza.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Tommy Smith drew tho flrst pen
Atty In the second period.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
Valley ambtas Portland Mddeweght Takes Dose of Carlo
WAS MISTAKE,
HOWEVER, and
DID NOT KILL
BY EDWARD HILL

. NE day prior 20 his fight last
j Friday night with Battling
orteaa. In San Francisco,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

The first period ended with
Rowe and Pitro fighting for the
muck In the CsnaGiens' territory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Alexander Pantases was an Inter
ested spectator at Saturdays game.
score: Montreal s. Seattle 4.
Philip Kltchln was another OF the
hockey bugs that could not stay
away.
"No smoking signs were posted
In conspicuous places about the
Arena
Not all OF the spectators were In
aide tho building. Some OF the
younger generation climbed upon
the roof and looked thru tho tran.
SONS.
The serIbes had 20 90 early TO
get their right places.
Iavtoiesse, Canadian left wing.
was the first player to come on the
ice.
Referee "Mlcky" lon called the
ulaysrs OF both teams together for
a conference at s:32.
acuiIy' wIlson tried the first
shot. which vent wide by a couple
OF feet
lsyioIctte made . record when
he shot the third goal % seconds
after the face off.
sN.wsy" Latonde. tho csnadIens'
CAPTAIN. was the first one to be
sent to the penalty bench.
The first period ended with
Rowe and Pitre fighting for the
puck In the CsnaGIens' territory.
Tommy Smith drew tho flrst pen
atty in the second period.
coutere and Riley got Into the
game nj tho same time in the sec
ond stanza.
"Happy' Holmes, Seattle goaIle.
4 RAA HuAAfAAiAt AtVAAa - eRNN~fN -
stage fright during the second 20
minutes.
Seattle opened the third period
In such n manner that II looked
"a II Les Canadlens" were
going to be swiped off their feet.
maraeer Sam Kennedy OF the
visi,ors, was all smiles when HIS
team came on the ice for tho third
and final stanza.
Louis BerIanquette, ono OF Mon
treats scrappy forwards. Is laid up
/ with q bad shoulder.
"cully" Wilson was the only Sc
attic player to be sent to the pen.
| alty bench during the game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

"N-wsy" Latonde. tho csnadlens
CAPTAIN. was the first one to be
sent to the penalty bench.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Lavioieste made . record when
he shot the third goal % seconds
after the face off.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Alexander Pantases was an Inter
ested spectator at Saturday game.
score: Montreal 3, Seattle 4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

Philip kltehIn was another OF the
hockey bugs that could not stay
away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

(ssar's Special Sport Writer Tour.
inq Major League Training canps)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19

"No smoking" signs were posted
In conspicuous places about the
Arena
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-19
YOU KNOW THAT

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Union aad Third. Opposite Fo~tofnce.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ALLEN CHAPEL.
By Della Mosee.

By Della Mosee.
A large congregation was in at
tendance Sunday morning to receive
the Easter message delivered by DR..
Thomas. The funeral decorations, the
bright eXpectant faces of the worship
pers made one feel the truthfulness
of the statement with our rising Lord
today. All things rise together"
The Holy Rite of christening was ad-
ministered to six children. There
were IA additions, three of whom en-.
listed at the Knight Templars service
held at Ebenezer. The funeral OF
brother Andrew Keith was held al
200 p. M. The rendition of the IRE
demption' was an absolute success
Members of the choirs from two of the
largest white churches Of the city
were present and have asked Prof
Jackson to repeat the Oratorio a
their respective churches. At tn,
evening service DR.. Thomas preache,
a beautiful serman entitled What di,
Christ hear on the CROSSE"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ST. STEPHENS BAPTIST CHURCH

The services were well attended all
day Sunday. The pastor preached an
excellent sermon at the morning SER
vices. Subject, Easter" The text
was: He is o here for He is Risen
as He said. Come see the place where
the Lord lay. Matthew 2S:6. There
were three additions. The Sunday
Schol and B, Y. p. U. were well at
tended, At the beginning of the B. Y.
p, L. the pastor baptised two con-
verts. In the evening the Sunday
School under the management of Sis
ter Bertha Hayes and her co-workers
rendered a grand program. Sister
Sarah Lee Hammett, the worlds
great contralto singer, who has just
returned home, was in our midst and
rendered two selections. After lee
turing to his people for a number of
years telling them that Easter was
not "A day to dress fine because many
people stay home on that day because
they have not the clothes as others
have, the pastor has finally succeed
ed in convincing them it would be bet
ter to use their money to help sup
port the cause of the Lord and in
conclusion Easter Sunday at our
Church was set aside for an Easter
Rally and the results were S552.50
raised for this cause. On the oath of
April the famous Blind Boone Con
cert Company will render a concert.
The pastor has just returned from
Muskogee, Okla, where he conduct,
ed the revival services for the Rev
S. S, Jones and is somewhat indis
posed. The Mission Sewing Circle
meets every Thursday afternoon al
the residence of the pastor, 1925
Michigan avenue All are invited tc
attend. Mrs. Sophia Lyons, Pres.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
NEGROES STORM RECRUITING
STATION.
listment Tax Small Force
on Duty.

A constant stream of Negroes
stormed the doors Of the regular army
recruiting station at Twelfth street
and Grand avenue the other day, de-
handing enlistment. They were old
and young, large and small, and in
stead of standing about in awe-struck
silence like the average white recruit,
laughed and joked as though going to
a camp meeting
Huh" exclaimed one applicant.
They done kept us from jining fer
two years because we're black, but
when Uncle Sam has got a San Juan
hill to take, he sure does turn down
Mister Roosevelt and relies on the col
ored boys"
The Negroes were not kept from
enlisting because of their color, but
because the ranks of the Negro regi-
ments have been full. The Negro
army man never r%etires, never deserts
and seldom, if ever, dies, according
to Capt. o. r. Cole of the recruiting
station. They are everywhere recog-
nized by officers as among the best
fighting men in the world.
According to Col. Charles A. Var.
mum, in charge of the station, recruit.
ing is gaining strength every day and
his small staff of enlisted men is over.
taxed trying to examine all of them
Thirty-seven were sen to Jefferson
barracks for further examination or
Monday and about the same number
the following day. The Negroes en-
listed so rapidly that all count was
lost during the afternoon. Only 10
per cen of the men accepted here
are rejected at Jefferson barracks and
sent back to Kansas City.-Journal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

moderator and secretary of the North
Missouri Association. He spent a year
travelling for the western states and
territories as field agent.
Since coming to this state about II
years ago he had Been president of
the Minister'S and Deacons' Union,
president of the Baptist general state
convention which was incorporated
under his administration, and was SUI
perintendent of the Missions of Wood
River Baptist association, also presi-
dent of the Teachers Institute of the
Wood River Sunday School Conven-
ton. He was a member of the Min
isterial Association of Quincy.
Member of Fraternal Orders.
He was for a number Of years ac-
tive in various fraternal orders, being
for some time master of the Masonic
lodge of Keokuk, also a member of
the Royal Arch and Knights Templar,
Grand Chief Mentor of the Knights of
Tabor. He had held offices in the
Odd Fellows, the X. of P. and many
other secret organizations of Iowa and
Missouri. He was at the time of death
state grand chaplain of the II. B. F,
of Illinois, which position he had held
for many years.
Rev. Smith is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Mayme Bryant, OF
Keokuk; Miss Carrie Smith, OF
Springfield, H., and Miss Elizabeth
Smith, at home; two sons, George and
John Smith, at home. Two brothers
A. H. Bohon, of Anaconda, Mont, A
r. Bohon of Hannibal, Mo, and other
relatives also survive.
The funeral was held last Thursday.
Quincy Journal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
A OF REV. SMITH.
Pastor Of Eighth and Elm Streets Bap-
fist Church Died Sunday
Ninht-

Night.
Rev. Thomas Lafayette Smith, pas-
tor of the Eighth and Elm Streets
Baptist Church, died at 9:12 o'clock
Monday evening of pneumonia in his
home, $50 North Seventh street. He
was born near Paris, Mo-, May 2, 1872.
His first pastorate was at Keokuk,
Ia, where he built the Pilgrims Rest
Baptist church and remained its pas
tor for over 10 years. During his ca
reer he had been pastor of churches
in Canton, Ashley, Moberly, Columbia
and Paris, Mo-, Keokuk, Ia, and
Springfield, Ill. He had occupied his
present pastorate for IL years.
Was Devout Worker.
He received his early theological
training under DR.. John E. Craig of
Keokuk, Ia, and was a constant stu.
dent not alone of the Bible but of all
literary subjects. He was a growing
man and a constant reader. The de-
gree of D. d. was conferred upon him
about nine years ago. In every COM
munity In which he occupied the pud-
pit his work was felt.
For nine consecutive years he was
president of the North Missouri Sun
day School Convention and served as
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

years, and at times became SO bad 1
would become unconscious. l have been
found in that condition many times
Physicians did not seem TO be able to
do me any good. l would become
weak and for days at a time could do
no work. Not long ago i got a box
OF DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found l a never
tried anything that acted in such q
mild and effective manner. / believe
I have at last found the remedy that
suits my case"
Thousands of people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious ill
ness often results. The advice OF
all physicians is, keep your bowels
Clean" and it's good advice.
Dr,sMiles' Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at rs cents a
box containing rs doses. II not
found satisfactory, your money is
returned. -.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Vaughan's Values
EREE-kANsAs FARMS.

The coming war brings no fear to
the heart of colored people who have
a piece of ground, no matter how
small, from which to raise vegetables,
chickens, a pig or two, and fruit to
help them fight the high cost of living.
There is still time this Spring for
folks to get out in the open and start
a garden, and a whole lot of people
will wish they had in the Fall.
l have several small farms, and a
few tracts of five and six lots (about
half an acre) in Riverside Park for
sale. Terms as reasonable as one
needs, and in some instances small
houses are on the property.
Call up and make an engagement to
see this land.
Also properties of all kinds for sale
in both cities.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

At HOO o'clock the pastor preached
a sermon on Easter By request
DR.. Bacote took the choir and a part
Of the congregation to the 400 p, m.
services at Western University where
the choir rendered several beautiful
selections and the pastor delivered
a fine discourse on Salt" In the
evening, Rev. Johnson preached. Ten
additions were made to the church.
DR.. Fuller, the harpist, will give a con-
cert in this auditorium on Monday
night, April 16. The new pipe organ
has been shipped from Baltimore, and
will arrive here about May 1.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
NEGROES OFFER REGIMENT.
Kansas cityans Plan One Command.
ed by Members of Their Race.

Kansas City Negroes want to orga-
nize a regiment to be commanded by
Negro officers. At a patriotic meet
ing at the office of The Sun, Eigh-
teenth street and Woodland avenue,
Wednesday, it was decided to make
application to Governor Gardner for
the enlistment of such a regiment as
a part of the Missouri militia. A COM
mittee also will tender the service of
the regiment to the President and the
Secretary of War.
DR.. j.. E. Dibble, commander of Ser
geant Jones Post No. Il, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, probably will command
the regiment if the Negroes plans go
through. DR.. Dibble was chairman of
the meeting and j. Silas Harris secre-
tary. Patriotic speeches were made
by Nelson Crews, the Rev. w. c. Viii
liams, w. c. Hueston and L. A. Knox
A committee to tender the services
of the regiment to the military author
tiles and to have charge of all ar
engagements was appointed as follows
Dr.. T. C. Unthank, DR.. ]. E. Dibble,
]. r. E. Lee, N. Clark Smith, Charles
H. Galloway, the Rev. J. w. Nurse,
the Rev. w. c. Williams, the Rev. w.
H. Thomas, L. A. Knox, n. c. Crews
and A. w. Harris.
Another meeting will be held on
next Wednesday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
NEW YORK coLoRED TROOPS.

NEW YORK CoLoRED TROOPS.
The 18th New York Colored In
fantry was inspected Saturday by its
officers under the control of Col.
William Hayward. The regiment is a
part of the National Guard and has
been accepted by the state of New
York. Before it can be mustered into
service, however, it must be recog-
nized by the Federal Government. The
strength of the regiment is $50 en-
listed men. 1t is hoped that patriot,
ism will be inspired by a speedy rec
ognition of this regiment by the Fed,
eral authorities at Washington.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
AMONG TIE
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.

VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
All services we're well attended Sun
day. Mr.. T. A. Ross is much inmprov-
ed. The Sundey School had a large
attendance, and the program rendered
by the children was the principle fea-
ture of the day. Little Bertha Young
had a fine paper on Easter Morning"
The Minister'S Wives Alliance of the
INSTRUMENTATION Twin City AL
lance will meet the list and Sd Thurs
day afternoons of each month at the
Paseo Y. NJ. c. A. All persons are
welcome. The following persons were
elected by the B. Y. p. u: Miss
Bloomer Gillian, president; Miss
Clara S. Freemore, secretary; Miss
Annie Pater, treasurer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

Grand Rapids.-The Boy Scouts
went IN a ten mile hike, March 26,
1917. The colored scouts were Harry
Johnson, Theodore Burgess, Theodore
Hardeman, and Willard Mitchell,
About five miles out of town our boys
discovered a forest fire. They called
on the other scouts and soon put out
the fire. On their return home Harry
Johnson discovered a log lying across
the I%nterurban tracks, The log was
burning because of the contact with
electricity caused by the third rail
Little Harry removed the log alone
and will be given a merit badge for
his bravery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

M any NSSCS "a
typhoid fever,
appendicitis a n d
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
c~logging of the
bowels. Regard
effects of
constipation, c.
f. Ayers, 6 Sabin
St., Montpelier,
VT, says:
IT was AFFLICTED
with constipation
and hiIfOnaneaa for
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ST. PETERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH.
1928 Grove Street.

A grand patriotic drill and concert
was given Wednesday evening. The
Mission Annual Mock Conference will
convene at this church Wednesday
and Thursday, April Is and 10, when
the pastors OF the various districts will
be represented by other persons. -.
Mrs. NJ. B. Douglass, the wife of one
of the presiding elders, will be the
presiding bishop Of this Mock Con.
ference.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
FIDELITY GROCERY CO.
Groceries At Cost.

= Help us to reduce the high cost
= of living. THE FIDELITY GRO
Gerry COMPANY is open for men,
y bership. Fee $500 per year or
" $1.0o for 4 months. Home Phone
" E. 1888, 241s Vine street. Mrs.
= Elizabeth Flood, president, treas
. urer, Mr.. James cifax; B. X. Man.
. ager.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
THE WILLIS REALTY AND INVEST.
MENT COMPANY.

Modern and partly morern homes
for sale. One thousand dollars up to
ten thousand dollars on easy terms.
Fire insurance rentals and collec-
tions. Money to loan.
Estates economically administered
if you have a house for sale, rent or
exchange.
Come in and let us talk it over.
D. A. WILLIS
261o Highland Avenue
Bell Phone, East 3440.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-Major
Robert r. Motion, principal of Tuske-
gee Institute, has voiced his senti-
ments upon the loyalty of the Race to
the Stars and Stripes, While the flag
has not always guaranteed all that it
should to us as citizens, he takes the
stand that in such a crisis the Race
will be found a loyal people and to
whatever test they are put will. as in
the past, measure up to every require
ment.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
SOUTH TO NEeRo's DEFENSE.
Race Can Be Depended On, North
Carolina Governor Says.

Raleigh, S. ca statement declar-
ing that to question the loyalty of
the Southern Negroes lis a horrible
injustice to these faithful people" was
issued by Governor Beckett.
There is no page in history" he
said, that shines more gloriously
than that which records the loyalty
of the black man to white women and
children from 1861 to '65, when the
white men were at the front. Trea-
o and d~isloyalty are foreign to the
soul of the Negro. In this crucial hour
he can be counted on to do his full
part"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Constipation, if Neglected,
Causes Serious Illness

Constipation, if neglected, leads
to almost innumerable complica-
tons affecting the general health: