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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Every wild thing has its playful mo-
ments-even a deadly snake, writes a
correspondent in the Australian Bulle-
tin. On one expedition 1 caught a
black fellow about five feet long dis
porting itself in a shallow surface pool.
The reptile had a water-lily stem in Its
jaws, and was dragging and tossing 1t
about much after the fashion in which
a kitten plays with a ball Of wool. A
snake, too, which has caught a frog
usually carries the squealing amphibi-
an about for some time before swallow
ing it. This procedure, of course, Is
partly for purposes of salvation, but 1t
displays also a certain pride in Prov
ess akin to that of a cat with a fresh
ly-caught mouse.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

A good word for Noah's presclence
as n shlpbuilder is found in an allu-
sion to his ark in Nauticus. at would
not be a difficult task" says that Jour
nal, Ito pick out of Lloyd's Register
many ships built within the last 20
years whose dimensions suggest a
form closely resembling that Of Noah's
ark. According to the dimensions
given in the Bible, as translated in
terms of modern measurement, the ark
was 400 feet long, so feet wide, and 4S
feet deep. Her tonnage was 11,413,
and she had plenty of Don for pairs
of all the distinct species of animals
that are classed by Button, pa, and
she could have accommodated n thou
snnd persons and then had plenty of
room for the storage Of supplies"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03
Few Jap Women Sing Well.

DR.. Yuhara Gen-Ichi, president Of
the Tokyo Academy Of Music, remarks
that japanese women are prevented
from being experts in foreign music
in large part for reasons of physique.
In the first place, their fingers are too
short for the piano or the violin, while
their short legs prevent them from
playing the organ effective'~ Their
voices are poor and weak, and it is
impossible for them to vie with for
eign women in vocal music. A strong
and powerful voice ONE from a good
physique. If, therefore, japanese
ome desire to show their capacity
for foreign music, they must first of
all set to work to improve their ply
slQue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Crabs and caterpillars represent a
host Of creatures wherein growth is
terlal of which their skin is composed
is inelastic and cannot admit Of
growth. As a consequence frequent
changes of skin are imperative. How
a crab manages to wriggle out Of its
strong case is something of a mystery,
but the process entails a severe strain
on the vitality and exposes the newly
molted body to grave perils, since for a
time the new skin is quite soft and
hence neither escape from enemies by
flight nor defense by the usual grip
Of the great pincers is possible till the
hardening process is complete.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03
Plymouth People.

After the founding of Massachu-
sets and other New England colonies,
Plymouth had a very quiet and sue
cessful life, writes Roland G. Usher
In '"The Story Of the Pilgrims for Chill
dren." Not a great deal happened
there In which you would now be In
terested. The days Of hard times
were over. They had now plenty Of
food and all kinds of it. They had
enough % TO buy little luxuries in
England and have them brought over.
but they chiefly ate food which they
raised themselves. Baked beans with
pork and brown bread were eaten at
Plymouth in these first days. So was
hasty pudding, made Of cornmeal, and
all sorts Of corn breads. Soups OF
peas and beans were made. But they
did not have In those days pie OF
plum pudding or cranberry sauce.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03
Ink From cuttleHsh,

Unlike the cuttlefish of the Indian
seas, the cutie of the Gulf of Mexico
exudes a purple substance, and tour
lists for many years have written their
letters with the ink from the gulf cutie
considering 1t as N of the semi-trop-
ical curiosities, little dreaming that II
might be an invaluable aid to indus
try and easily obtained In goodly guam
titles. The product of the gulf cutie
is as everlasting as that of the Indian
fish, and 1t is up to the energetic dyer
or chemist to further learn that the
cuttlefsh offers him dyes, gratis, oil
rather, for the small expense of catch
ing him.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03
(By the Associated Negro Press.)

Chicago, May 21-The newspapers
of the Race are finally and forever on
the map, With more than 400 publica,
tions of various kinds in the field, more
than n hundred of the weekly news
papers have increased in business
prestige and influence by leaps and
bounds in the last five years.
So great has become the influence
of the newspapers, that in certain sec.
tons of the South, there has been a
determined, though unsuccessful eff
fort to prevent the circulation of Ger
tain Race newspapers that are spread
ing the gospel of justice, and equal op
portunity.
Circulation for more than a score OF
the newspapers has been doubled
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

"As a boy" says H. II. Needham,
Theodore Roosevelt roamed the Long
Island woodland learned to know the
trees and the plants; interpreted the
calls Of the birds, with whose plumage
and habits he became familiar. He
was a born naturalist, a true lover Of
nature. Said a decrepit Long Island
er, VINO carried the Roosevelt family
to their Oyster Boy country home, and
in whose stage the lad Ted was wont
to ride: He was a regular boy. AL
ways outdoors, cllmbin' trees and goin'
bird-nestin'. ! remember him partlcu-
lar, because he had queer things alive
in his pockets. Sometimes it was
sVen a snake"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Back from the front line trenches,
Come the boys in olive drab,
Who offered their life for their Coun,
try
Which was all that the black man
had.
Some are laughing, some are silent,
Having witnessed the work OF Gods
hand
When their comrades fell beside them
As they crossed into No Mans Land.
Like they left the trenches,
Their country sent them back to
civilian life,
Ragged and dirty they were started
back
To mothers, s~weethearts and wives.
Mothers who have waited ~anxiously,
Sweethearts, too, who'd be glad,
And wives, to see their loved ones
For they too, gave all they had.
Greater love than this hath no man,
That he lay down his life for a
friend;
But where is a greater love expressed
Than by the boys who died in
France.
Who died for the of democracy,
which alas, is but a word
rr.-l L. u A.. r.,+, yaYy,nG
In the largest part of the world.
over there, there was democracy,
France knew no color line,
But where has democracy gone
Since the armistice has been
signed?
They said when the war first started
To the drafters in Seventeen"
You are fighting for Democracy
To make the whole world clean.
And a decent place to live in,
And a peaceful place to die,
But l wonder where that place is now,
Comrade, for you and l.
For now that the war is over
And the black boys back where were
in;
Wilson has asked the question:
What shall we do with him."
| Shall we ~colonize the Negro
Or let him stay with us?
But they didn't ask that question
When the world was in its fuss.
We were good enough to be with them
And to fight right by their side,
But I'll venture to bet there's not one
of them yet
Shed a tear for the thousands who
died.
Boys, tell me what we fought for,
Perhaps / don't see the light;
But l thought when l enlisted,
We wer fighting for all mems rights,
Not to justify segregation,
Jimcrowism and lynching mobs,
But to make the world free for de
mocracy
In the sight of Almighty God.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

The Editor is in receipt Of a com.
munication from Philip B. Johnson,
who is with the Medical Detachment,
SO5th Pioneer Infantry. He says: 81
am in Southern France where hun
dreds Of soldiers are visiting. This
is the home of the historic Black Ma
donna. Snow capped mountains are
all about. This is just like the heaven
we read about. No prejudice all the
folks here treat YOU right"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Corporal Henry c. Cullors, formerly
of 2643 Highland avenue, wishes his
friends to know that he is well. He
has been travelling with General Per
shing most Of his time in France. He
was decorated by the King of Bel
GUM for service rendered. Corporal
Cullors is the son-in-law Of Rev. and
Mrs. o. T. Redd and the father of
Baby Cecil Cullors.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Assistant Post Chaplain Arthur E.
Rankin, A. P. O., 7OSth, writes; q
do not know what you people in Amer
lea are thinking OF just now, but I
believe it is time to think about the
reorganization of the Regular Army.
This is the psychological time TO de-
mand deserved recognition won on
many battle fields under the banner
of making the world safe for democ.
racy' and to request belated justice
Long ago the oath and 25th Infantries
and the 9th and 10th Cavalries proved
without a doubt the worth of our mer
as fighters, and if any other evidence
is needed, you may point with pride
at the splendid achievement OF the
92nd and 93rd Divisions in France
\ Republican Congress and a patri
otto people can i'll afford to ignor
such efficiency, patriotism and 10y
atty in the reorganization of a ney
army"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

Mr.. Frank B. Jennings Of the Med
ical Detachment, SO5th Pioneer In.
fantry, writes The SO5th Bear Cats
Regiment have organized a band made
up principally of Kansas City boys.
These young men were promoted TO
Sergeant-Cesco Johnson and Buddie
Hill. The band is producing first
class music, They are getting very
popular with Jazz music and have
added a Frenchy touch from Paris.
The SO5th Jazz band, headed by Billy
Higgins, Kansas City's famous come.
dian, played in many French villages.
We also have a good hall team. We
expect to arrive home in about sixty
days or sooner We all send best
regards to our friends
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03
FROM OVERSEAS

Sergt. Houston Shelton of the S05th
Pioneer Infantry writes. There is
nothing more interesting over here
than the tennis tournament recently
played by Sergt. Paul Jones, two
Frenchmen and myself. Sergt. Jones
and myself carried away all honors.
Sergt. Jones is Of Chicago"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

1.-THE following poem was contrib
uted by Private Marion W. Johnson of
Ambulance Co. 467, S. T. Private
Johnson is of Warrensburg, Mol
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

FOR SALE BY
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI:
Thee. Smith, 1901 East 18th Street
The Peoples Drug Co., 1908 East 18th Street
Mrs. Cisco, 1918 East 10Th Street
Miss Caddie Jet, 1923 East 18th Street
r. P. Derr Drug Co., 1924 East 18th Street
Palace Drug Store, 18th and Woodland
Coopers Pharmacy, 1922 Woodland
Ashe Drug Store, 18th and Paseo
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS:
j. w. Giesburg, N. E. Cor. It'll and Minnesota
Home Drug Co, 1912 n. 18th Street
Henry Kassel. 534 Minnesota Avenue
Lawrence j. Patton, Go Western Union
S. H. Thompson. 1912 North Fifth Street
Look for Our Agent in Every Town!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-03

And a decent place to live in,
And a peaceful place to die,
But l wonder where that place is NJ
Comrade, for you and l..
Evening star., 1919-03-09

S2.75 Grade Satin Durable, in black
only. Just five pieces in the g 10
lot; 40 inches wide, yard
SEQ Wash Satin, high luster
finish Shown in flesh and 81 "a
white only; S6 in. wide. yd
S1.25 Natural Color Silk Pongee,
SO inches wide. An ideal QQc
Summer silk, yard
Pure Silk Georgette Crepe,
beautiful sheer quality that is ac-
tually elbowproof; 100 shades 81 OF
to select from, yd.
Taffeta Supreme, IS inches wide !:
pure dye chiffon taffeta, in all the
fashionable Spring shades, 60 oS
also ivory and black, yd. ~o
Handsome Silk Shirtings, 81 to
Sc inches wide. Striped radiums,
striped crepe de chine. striped peb-
BILE crepe and silk Jersey. in multi
coIored stripes on white 60 oo
background. Yard, $2.25 to ~o
4O-inch Printed Silks and Geor-
Kette Crepe. in beautiful designs
that are exclusive with the Paiais
Royal. Many entirely new color
combinations from the most delicate
coIorings to the darker street colors
with bold contrasting f1g- "a 90
ures are revealed. Yard
Evening star., 1919-03-09

the stricken Of Armenia Cabot
OF the committee of the Washington campaign 1886 Y
calls
e should be made payable and Mr. Eugene Thompson
728 18th NV.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

Two groups OF tailor
ed suits of serge and ga
bardine; all finely lined;
strictly plain mannish
models, belt and braid
trimmed, also box coat
styles. Many with waist
coats of contrasting ma
terials.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

Also a number at SIS
each. OF navy blue serge
with vest front or with
deep monk collars, also
with sash ends that cross
and tie around the waist.
Many trimmed with rows
OF silk braid.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

36-inch Novelty Silks, in light
Spring colorings. All in plaids of
satin and taffeta in sharp color con-
trasts. Shown for the first S.. .29
time Monday Yd.. $3.50 to
40-inch Famous Baronette Satin,
a high 1uster fiber silk of unusual
splendor. In over twenty of the
most fashionable colors. 81. SO
Yard
4o-inch Satin Meteor Crepe,
a beautiful, soft, drapy quality.
Fifteen shades to select S2.9S
from. Yard
54=inch kiltie Plaid Skirting in
the most fascinating color combina-
tions. Shown in light and S5.75
dark shades. Yard
S. Pure Wool French Serge, in
navy and black only; 81 S2. 10
inches wide. Yard
S2.z5 All-Wool Storm Serge, in
navy and black; SO inches 81 .SS
wide Yard
4z-fnch All-Wool French Serge,
in a complete color assortment: over
twenty shades to select So. ZS
from. Yard
s4.inch AII-WooI Silvertone, in
the seasons newest shades. $6. "a
PnIais Royal-Second F1eor.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

Complete assortments
for women. size 80 to 36
waist measure. Tailored or
novelty styles of the sea-
sons newest fabrics.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

and priced up to S125.
One Ola kind styles from
the foremost American de-
signs. Fashioned OF fine
quality woolens. All ex-
elusive models. All sizes
in the lot.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

PaIaix Royal-street Floor.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

lNEsE TfEt NEdII9 I~2SNSP
tional! The Finest Lot That
We Have Offered at This
Price in Some Time.
Made OF chiffon or glace tafeta
or silk Jersey, fiat founces to con-
form to the new narrow dress
skirts. Can be had in black, PLAIN
colors and changeables-at S5.98.
Petticoats, Special, S3-Made OF
white tub silk, with double-p panel
front and back: fiat fiounee. eiastic
waistband. This very attractive lot
will bring many early shoppers to
The Palais Royal Tomorrow.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

Silk Nets, Laces
and Flouncings
For New Dresses and Gowns
Silk Dress Nets, Sl.75 yard
Shown in all the new evening
shades This is an imported net
with high luster and 70 inches
wide.
Silk Net FiounciHgs, S2.9S and
$3.50 yard-Colored net, handsomely
embroidered in silver, all colors.
including victory red, oversee blue,
pink, Nile and orchid; &c inches
wide.
FIouncings, sl.5o to Sc yard
Silver and gold; 27 and So inches
wide; in a variety of patterns.
Gold and Silver Bands, S1.z5 to
$2.50 Extensively used for
bodies of evening gowns; to
inches wide.
French Val Laces, 25c to 75c
yard Desirable for underwear:
edging and insertions to match; 2
to inches wide.
Palais ROyaI-street Floor.
Evening star., 1919-03-09

Women's and Misses
Dresses for street or after
noon wear. OF wool jer-
sey, taffetas and satins;
some OF georgette, made
over silk Innings and trim
med with beads.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04
CITY AUTO %.
 HOUSE OF SERVICE
Business Establishment on Fairfield Ave. Has Elk
 banded Considerably.

Bridgeport automobile dealers and enthusiasts point with pride to the fact that in their midst there is a con- Cern that is a pioneer in the access sories business. The City Auto Co. is one of the oldest establishments in that business in this state, having been organized Ii years ago by Mir ShiDman well known local busi- ness man. In August 1917 the busi- n-57 was taken over by three young Bridgeporters, who adopted for their r1cIta; ''5a Ji<fy the public and busl- ness will follow"
 This rule has been the secret to the success of the City Auto Co. Two of the members entered the service in the hour of the country's need. One of these, John Grille, vice president of the concern, has returned and Is back on the job, but the other, Leo Eisenmann, secretary treasurer, Is months service in the trenches in France.
 Since the return of Mir. Grille the establishment has undergone numer- ous improvements until today the shop is considered second to none in the state. The establishment Is located on Fairfield avenue at thee orner of West avenue. The place has been thor ough renovated and with increased ia Cilities to handle the rapidly increas- ing trade the concern is confident that 1t will uphold its reputation of be- ing "The House of Real Service
 Francis Eisenmann, who was left behind when his two partners went in to the service, has been in charge and Is acting in the capacity of manager.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04
"TIZ" GLADDENS
 SORE, TIRED FEET
No puffed-up, burning, tender, aching feet - no cOrns
 or callOuSeS.

"Tiz" makes sore, burning, tired feet fairly dance with delight. Away so the aches and pains, the Corns, cal louses, bnsters, bunions and chilblains.
 "Tiz'' draws out the acids and poi cons that puff up your feet. No mat ter how hard you work, how long you dance, how far you walk, or how long you remain on your feet, "Tiz'' brings restfuI foot comfort '"Tiz'' is mag dcal, grand. wonderful for tired, ach- ing, swollen, smaring feet. An! how comfortable, how happy you feel Your feet just jingle for joy; shoes never hurt or seem tight.
 Get a 25 cent box of ''Tiz'' now from any druggist or department Btore. End foot torture forever wear smaller shoes, keep your feet fresh. sweet and happy. Just think! a whole years foot comfort for only 25 cents,-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04
PERSONALS

The second anniversary of the Op- pOrtunity club of the UntversaIist club will be celebrated by the mein- bers in the form of a progressive din ner on Thursday evening. The first course of the dinner will be served at the home of Miss Natalie Middle brook, the second by Miss Charlotte March third at the home of Miss Villa Reid and the last at the home of Mrs. Fred w. Tracy. The club will devote the next six weeks to the study of the Working Women of the Orient" and on account of Lent the meeting will be known as the Northfield meetings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04
PARK PROPERTY IN LITIGATION

6. EIbert Miller of Greenwich has brought a suit in the Superior Court against Florence Nj. Collins and Lau- retta Collins, also of Greenwich, to recover on a note of s2.00O executed d by Mary A. Collins on Decent Der 13, I909. The note Is secured by a mort gage covering property located Tn Jaynes Park, Greenwich. The plain tiff asks for foreclosure and posses- sion of the property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

when the centenary movement for world evangelizat1on will be dis cussed. pr. Wright will bring very interesting message full of inspira- tion, as he has travelled extensively and has been engaged in religious work abroad for 8. long time. All in terested are cordially invited to be present
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Peo-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

city sang last night at the affair giv- en by the Children of Mary at the Church of the Assumption in West port.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Mss Helen Cowel1, daughter of D-. and Mrs. George B. Cowen, of Noble avenue, has been appointed president of the French circle at Wells college, Aurora, N. T., where she is a student this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Mrs. J. J. Pearsau of New York will speak on "The World Challenge to the Women of the Churches at the rally to be held tonight in the United church, corner Broad and Gilbert streets. The rally is held for the pur- pose of promoting a. greater interest in the reconstruction campaign for the Young Congregational women Of this state
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

pr. Fred H. Wright, pastor Of the Anne erican church in Rome. will be the chief speaker at the Washington Park M- E. church tonight at o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

At a meeting of the executive board of the Day Nurseries of the Associat- ed Charities, reports were read show ing that over s1,OOO was realize q from the charity ball held last Friday night In the Strat1eld.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04
New Packard Records

At a meeting Of the contest board of the American Automobile sociation, held on February 22 the following times made by Ralph De Palma driving a Packard spe- cial at Daytona, Fla, on February I2, Is and IT were allowed and aC- cepte-d Hss official records:
 StLaishtwRy Records. Regardless Of
 Class NOu-StoD
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

The Hall school will hold it's trst community meeting on Thursday evening. A most interesting pro- gram has been prepared with singing by Alvin c. BreuI, an address by Dr. c. F. Stmson and a chalk talk by Bill Steinke.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Charles H. Armstrong, Jr., who has been entertaining for the weekend his classmate, Roger Stevenson s7 Cincinnati, has returned to resume his studies at Choate school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Every newspaper in Bridgeport is making use of high powered trucks in reaching its subscribers All re- pert big business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Mss Benita v. Slocun, who is spending several days in Atlantic City. will return to her classes on Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Mrs. F. Peitzch of Petrie street, will be hostess at the meeting of the Vel lesley club on Thursday evening at s o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

The Rcd Cross auxiliary of the Black Rock Congregational church will meet for refugee work in the church today. A large attendance is hoped for.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Members of the Liberty Chorus will meet with Mrs. F. B. Grannis at the Y. M c. A. rooms tonight for a regular weekly rehearsal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

pIe's Presbyterian church will hold a
 regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, at the church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-04

Alderman NJ. MacFayden and AL derman Elward Drew were absent at the meeting of the Board of Alder men at the city hall last night on ac- count of illness.