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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
STAR DISRUPT|NG G. O. P,
RICHARD DAVIS FUNERAL C0RTEGE

and in 1861 retired to accept the pro-
fessorship of Greek and Latin in Id
IBERIA College. In 1871 he resigned this
professorship. In 1864 he was appoint
ed Secretary of State and in 1867 he
made a journey East visiting Egypt
and Syria mainly to study Arabic to
introduce into the College curriculum.
After resigning the chair Of Greek
and Latin, he made a brief visit to
Europe, then spent two years in Sierra
Leone and was sent by the Governors
on two diplomatic missions too pow
erful chiefs of the interior. They were
successful. In 1877 he was appointed
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Repub-
lie at the Court of St James and was
received by Queen Victoria July 80,
1878. Then began his association with
Marquis Salisbury, Lord Brougham,
Dean Stanley, Charles Dickens and
Mr.. Gladstone. Two years later he
was elected Fellow of the American
Pathological Society. He was an ex-
ceptionally versatile linguist being the
master of more than a dozen langu-
ages and an unsurpassed Arabic schol-
ar. He died February 7, 1912. The
book on which is fame rests is Chris
tianity. Islam and the Negro, from
which may / reproduce a few quota
tions:
THE Mohammedan Negro has felt
nothing of the withering power of
caste. There is nothing in his color
or race to debar him from the highest
privileges. social or political to which
any other Muslin may attain" Mod.
ern Europe boasts of intellectual acti-
witty but none can equal for life and
freshness, the Greek and Roman
prime. No modern writer's will ever in
fluence the destiny of the race to the
same extent the Greeks and Romans
have done"
Christianity, then failed in North
Africa and people was brought from
a distance, of a race cognate with the
African, whose social sympathies and
foreseeing, and discriminating laws
as to food and drink and other mat
ters. supported as they believed by Di-
vine sanction, supplied elements for
the preservation of the natives. No
Negro can read Edward Wilmot BLY,
den's Christianity. Islam and the Ne.
gro without feeling that the Negro is
one of Gods chosen men; no Caucas-
ian can read it without confessin that
no single race enjoys a monopoly of in
tellect. At 80 Blyden declared: 81 be-
lieve Nationality to be an ordinance
of nature; and no people can rise to
an influential position among the ma
tions without distinct and efficient
Nationality. Cosmopolitanism has
never effected anything and never will
perhaps until the Millennium" That
maxim though not acknowledged at
the White House stands the test to-
day.
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will be the greatest day ever dawned
for the black race. The laws of this
country give the Negro "the rights OF
men" but public sentiment, says mo-"
you belong TO another race, therefore
it is unreasonable for us to accept you
as our brother and neighbor. You
must accept the lowly place we assign
you, or go to the land we have Sc
cured for you; There you can be alb
solutely free" Shall we go? Young
men this is the verdict of great race,
a race that conquers and whose will
is law. Young men OF our race, what
are you doing to do To allow your
feeling to be worked up to the point
OF hatred won't solve the problem, to
hate is degrading. To stay here is to
suppress every manly principle. You
must submit 10 this inexorable law,
and in yielding you shall become
great. You shall be known as race
builders. AS the onward rush of in
vention grips US and causes US 10
hurry to keep pace, our minds and
mode of living must change. II be
comes necessary to change our loca-
ton sometimes, even governments
are made anew; it is human; 1t is in
obedience to the inevitable law Of
evolution. The progress of the Amer
lean Negro is considered by man,
without a parallel; we all, however, do
not hold the same views as to what is
progress. Ones views are largely
governed by when and where We are
born. An ex-slave might consider be-
ing free to go and come as he chooses
progress; his son would naturally,
not having been a slave, want more, a
great deal more. The grand son is
now demanding things the grandfath-
er and father never dreamed of; so II
shall go on until there shall be no
question as to what TO do to have a
full grown mans share of freedom.
In the last few years the Southern
Negro has rebelled against the inius-
tice and brutal oppression of the
Southland and come north. What for?
Seeking the very thing all men love.
and have died for. more freedom. He
knew that he could not get his full
share of freedom in the North, be
cause the white man rules there too.
but with less severity. 1t is said of
the Negro that down through the
ages. the deadly drippings from the
Upss tree of Chattel slavery have
poisoned his very being" but he is
awakening and will soon go to his own
country, Liberia
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desire for any industrial or trade acti-
witty and responded to no higher acti-
witty than to be a newer of wood and
drawer of water and only to that un-
der compulsion.
At the student convention recently
held in Des Moines, Iowa. three Native
Africans sounded a loftier note accord
ing to Kansas City daily quoting the
Des Moines Register. One, the Rev.
Isaac Steady, Jr.. theological student
of Yale, declared that Africa needed
native business enterprises and pro-
poses to start and 10 cent store
at his home in Sierra Leone, Liberia.
II the quotation is correct the knowl-
edge even of civilized Africa is in Mis-
souri; another VIM. Masumma of Cape
Town, South Africa an agricultural
student of the University of Minneso-
ia proclaimed the field for expert Ne
gro farmers. The third Miss Amanda
Mason of Liberia, student at Wilber-
force, o., appealed touchingly to Amer
lean Negroes of character, education
and small means to come to Africa to
teach their brethren the things of the
best civilization. Unquestionably the
most erudite' and diversified scholar
that the Negro race produced in the
18th Century was from Liberia. He
was born in st. Thomas, August 8.
1882, then Of the Danish West India
Islands, of pious parentage. At the
age of ten years, his father moved his
family to Zenezula for two years and
he learned the Spanish language. On
returning to ST. Thomas the boy was
apprenticed for five years to tailor
with the privilege of attending school
in the forenoon. That was before 1850
In a West India Island. We have dur
ing the present century just intro
duced the plan with great eclat as new.
At the instigation of Rev. John p.
Knox a Presbyterian minister whose
wife was returning to the United
States, the youth came to this coun.
try to prepare for the ministry. Hear
his words and note the part that wom-
an, mans inspiration and guiding
angel took In It, 81 found however,
the deepseated prejudice against my
race, exercising so controlling an In
fluence in the institutions of learning,
that admission to them was almost i'm
possible. Discouraged by the Difficult
ties in my path, proposed to return
to st. Thomas and abandon the hope
of an education when received let
ter from Mrs. Knox so full of interest
in my welfare and so urgent that l
should still strive to- become fitted for
usefulness in the Christian ministry
and render my life useful in Africa,
that relinqulshed my purpose OF re-
turning to my parents. decided to
accept the offer OF the New York col
onization Society to furnish me pas
sage to Liberia, In the hopes to enjoy
the advantages OF the Alexander High
School, then beginning its noble work
at Monrovia the capital of the Repub-
lie"
He came to Liberia, entered the
school and learned Latin and Greek
and from the outside in his sare time
Hebrew. In 1858 he was put in charge
of the Alexander High school. ordain-
ed by the West African Presbytery
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WALTER s. oIckgY-LgAoER.

The attempt of handful of would
be politicians to humiliate Walter S.
Dickey merits and will meet the su-
preme disapproval of the Real Republi-
cans Of Kansas City, Jackson County
and Missouri, and the only credita.ble
thing about the gang packed fiasco
that took place in the fourth ward the
other night is that they labeled them.
selves Independent Republicans be
cause they can't be loyal Republicans
who have the best interests of that
party at heart and attempt to assas-
sinate politically such an outstanding,
loyal and commanding figure in the
Republican party for the past quarter
Of century as Walter S. Dickey has
been. Old line Republicans remem-
Der that the most signal and sweep
ing victories the party has won in for
ty years were under the intrepid and
brilliant leadership Of Mr.. Dickey.
What has Homer Mann, Ingraham
Hook, Solon T. Gilmore. A. I. Beach
and that sheet that has ever sown dis
cord in Kansas City politics and has
never elected q candidate-the Kansas
City Star; done for the Republican
party in comparison with Walter S.
Dickey. The Sun has no brief to de-
fend Mr.. Dickey but for thirty years
its Editor in an humble way has taken
part in Republican politics in this
community and knows something OF
the work and worth of the men who
have been in the lead in that organiza-
ton, and it fully believes that the
party will regret the day when it al
lows a handful of self-willed personal
ACKNOWLEDGMENT politicians to humil-
late a true and tried leader like Wal
ter S. Dickey.
Do they think they can nominate
Leonard Wood by such destastible tao
tics as these? Never.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
BUY A KEWPIE.

Buy a Brown Skin Kewpie doll, the
Rice Brothers are still putting them
out. What? Why the Brown Skin
Kewpies, is that so Haven't you one
in your home yet? No, not yet, but
l am looking for the places l can get
one. Can you tell me where to find
them? Why sure will tell you. They
are on sale at the Wood and White
Drug Co., 10th and Vine; Peoples Drug
Co., 18th and Paseo; Theo. Smith
Drug Co., 18th and Tracy avenue;
Thompkins Pharmacy, 3rd and Troup,
Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Hubbard S
Millinery store, 1907 "a" Z. 18th
street; and by calling Main 2016 Bell
phone you will get in touch with Mrs.
Rice at 1015 Tracy who looks after
all orders promptly. Now you can get
these Kewpies at reasonable price
at any of the above places and on
buying these dolls you will say you
are we'll pleased. Thy them and see.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
EDITOR HOWARD PASSES AWAY.

Indianapolis, Ind. (Reciprocals News
Service. } Mr.. j. d. Howard, Editor
of The Indianapolis Ledger died at
9:25 Thursday morning. His death
came at the end of u prolonged ILL.,
ness and caused deep sorrow among
the citizens of this city and from the
expressions that have come, it caused
the same kind of feeling throughout
the nation.
Mr.. Howard was a prominent factor
nthe affairs of Indianapolis. He was
member of the leading organizations
of the city and state, as we'll as the
National Negro Press Association.
A special message was wired to the
Secretary Of the National Negro Press
Association at Nashville, Tennessee.
the day OF his death. Arrangements
for the funeral are under way, and a
number of out OF town visitors are ex-
pected.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
LEST WE FORGET.

That the First A. NJ. E. Institutional
Church will hold their opening service
at Wards Chapel A. NJ. e. church, 18th
and Woodland at $500 p. m. January
25. A splendid program will be rem.
dered with the aid Of the City Minis.
ters and participants from all the
Churches. Chief speakers will be Rev
w. T, Osborne, Rev. Beard of the A.
NJ. f. Zion church and others. Hold
ing our opening service at Ward Chap,
el is but kind act of the big hearted
pastor and members, after which our
regular service will be held at 18th
and Charlotte streets. For ninety
days at which time We shall go into
our new building. Rev. A. B. Harris
pastor and Rev. w. II. Prince, Presid
ing Elder will expect all OF our many
friends at this meeting and to keeI
in touch with our services from time
to time.
Rev. A. B. Harris, Pastor.
Rt. Rev. II. B. Parks, Presiding Bish
Or.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
THE INTERSTATE.


CONTINUED from last weekly
Tuesday morning session opened
with Board meeting, Community sing
ing and business session in which the
President suggested TO reduce the
program numbers, allowing one rep
resentative for every two or three
societies, yet leave stimulus which
appeals to the youth. This met with
hearty approval Paper by Rev. s.
Butler, "The Night brings out the
Stars" was full of thought and gave
hope for our untiring struggle. AT
ternoon session enjoyed the feature
from L'Overture School chorus. Pa
per "a place in the sun" by Mrs. Ella
Guy, Goterie of Topeka, Kansas, en-
couraged us to contend for our rights
and a fine solution of our race prob
lens. Charming music. TOO Much
race problem" by Lieut.. Arthur Hill,
Forum, Lawrence, Kansas, Paper
proved a blessing and that race was
not so bad after all. Miss Banks in
strumental solo: Lawyer Guy by re-
quest, represented the Educational In
stitute of Topeka. After his remarks
Common State and Country brought
in resolutions. First resolution from
l. S. L. A. be sent to Congress on
lynching; 2nd-to the National Re
publican Convention in Chicago. The
minutes of the Executive Board were
read and the Ger Sec'y. reported As
societies on the roster of the Associa-
ton. The President urged all present
to attend the evening session as the
greatestss organization in the Coun-
try for advancement of the race and
for justice and effects us not only in
diIqdually but collectively will be.
Tuesday evening One place in the
State where people come on time. At
500 o'clock p. NJ. the Church was
crowded. Calvary Baptist Choir had
charge of the singing. Prof. n. Saw
yer's paper read by proxy. Mr.. Hare
of Topeka brought forth a heated
discussion Lieut.. Belts acquitted
himself; his thoughts were grand.
Tenor solo. Every one wished for an
other from this sweet singer.
(To Be Continued
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
ANNUAL ELECTION.

The Wheatley- -Provident Hospital
Association held its annual meeting
at the Y. NJ. C. A. Wednesday evening,
January l4th, at G:3O o'clock. Twelve
members of the Board of Directors
were elected TO fill the vacancies of
those whose time had expired. The
Board of Directors is as follows; ]. r.
f. Lee, C. II. Galloway. L. A. Knox,
Eva NJ. Fox, N. C. Crews. ]. w. Hol-
bert, F. ]. Jackson, ]. e. Herriford. f.
A. Harris. w. c. Hueston. Clara
Adams, W. H. Harrison, F. H. Payne,
Nellie Young, T. B. Watkins. Minnie l..
Crosthwait, Julia Morrison. Marilda
Gardner. J. H. Sample. Ida M. Beeks,
Prof w. H. Thompkins. Chas. r. West.
moreland, w F, Fairfax, C. A. Frank
( lin.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
DR.. RAMSEY ENTERTAINs.

DR.. E. B. Ramsey, the well known
physician and his charming wife en-
tertained with a delightful stag at
their beautiful residence, 2417 F lora
avenue in honor OF Mr.. Billy King of
the famous King Comedy Co., last Fri
day evening at 6:30. Those present
besides the honored guest were:
Messrs. T. B. Watkins, DIR. Mcqueen
Carrion. F. w. Dabney, Capt. F. W.
Love, and Nelson c. Crews, An ella
borate menu embracing everything
from turkey and to ice cream and cof.
fee with all the trimmings and then
some were served in a delightful man
ner by the hostess. Many were the
pleasant "reminiscences indulged in by
those present and Mr.. King and the
guests were 10th TO leave at the hour
requiring him to be at the theatre.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
GO TO LIBERIA, YOUNG MEN.
BY Rucker Smith

Go to Liberia young men. a land
that gives freedom to black people.
Liberia wants young men well versed
in farming, mining. railroad building
and all Of the arts and sciences neces-
sary to run a modern Government.
Go, and We shall fill your purse with
money load your ship with farm i'm
plements, plenty clothes and food-Go
as a vanguard of freedom for the
American Negro. When you do, it
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
PROF. II. r. GRAHAM DEAD.

Prof. Harry R. Graham, one of the
best known men in Missouri and the
West, Supreme Grand King of the
Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem,
Past Master and Organizer of Graham
Lodge No So, A. F. & A. NJ; mem
her of X. c. Consistory No :, Allah
Temple No. c; Past Chancellor Pro
gress Lodge X. of p; member Jasper
Lodge No. s, L. b. F. passed away
after a brief illness which began with
stroke of paralysis last Friday at his
residence, 1927 Woodland avenue. The
funeral will be held Sunday at $3.50
under the auspices of the various
lodges at Ebenezer church, Scottish
Rite services 1900 o'clock Saturday
night. He leaves the following cous-
ins: Mrs. Daisy Bell, Mrs. Lizzie
Shields, and Mrs. Virginia Price. Mr..
Graham was the founder of the West
ern Negro Press Association and was
one of the best printers of the race.
He was also a Charter member of the
Old Settlers ASSN, and for many
years taught school in this state.
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coLUM BlA, MO.
BY Mrs. ]. q. Moseley.

bS Nib. u. H. -hOoClCS'
Services at st. Paul A. NJ. f. Church
were we'll attended. At 11:00 o'clock
Rev. S. L. Brooks preached wonder
full sermon. Cor. 6:13 Christian
Courage. At 500 o'clock the subject
was Christian Loyalty Matthew 5:4S
Our sick are Mrs. Carilen Byers,
Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mrs. Elmira Johnson
Mrs. Laura Carter. The agent thanks
all who gave their subscriptions to her
for the Sun. -. Mr.. Will Diggs is the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Eva Diggs.
-. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hale of Steph-
ems, spent Sunday as the guest of Mrs.
J. A. Moseley. If you have any
news, the agent will be glad to report
them. q. The Teachers Bi-monthly
Club of Douglass School met with Miss
Gertrude Carter Friday evening. The
purpose of this Club is to give serious
study to cultural subjects and thirty
minutes to recreation Miss Carter
made q delightful hostess. After a
bountiful and appetizing repast the
meeting adjourned to meet with prin'
cipal J. Z. Jones at the newt meeting.
The Club has been entertained by
Mrs. Granderson of the Department
of English, Mrs. Briscvoe of the Do
nestle Science Department and Mr..
Gregg of the Manual Training Dept.
The club plans to present to Colum-
bians some of the races leading men
and women, Joseph Douglass, the
violinist, Roland Hayes and. Roscoe
Conkling Simmons are to appear dur
ing the winter months.
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QUINN CHAPEL A. NJ. {. CHURCH.
Sedalia, Mo.
Rev. f. D. Walls. Pastor.


Quinn Chapel is indeed taking on
new life. The Pastor and Officers have
divided the church itno eight classes
instead of three. The Glasses meet on
Sunday afternoon at p. m. and are
well attended. The Spiritual interest
of the church is rapidly growing. Glass
No. was the banner class last Sun
day. Brother John Lee Wright, leader
of the class. The Sunday School has
greatly increased in interest and at
tendance. Prof William NJ. Hobbs is
the right man in the right place. and is
indeed a model superintendent The
Allen Christian Endeavor is one of the
vital forces of our methodism, and is
being successfully managed by Brother
H. r. Brown who is indeed a genius
in dealing with the young mind. The
Stewardesses Boards one and two meet
in joint session on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month at s
p. m. The ladies render a splendid
program at each meeting Rev. Henry
b Brown, B. D. Vicar Church of Holy
Redeemer, Denver Colo, and Miss E.
r. Smiley of Sedalia, were the guests
at the board meeting last Thursday.
Rev Father Brown gave a very inter
esting talk to the ladies in which he
gave in brief a description of his ma
tive land( Jamaca). The ten tribes
reported S301.50 on the third Sunday
in December. We have had ten con-
versions and additions since New
Years. Our revival will start on the
Goth of the month. We are planning
to begin work on the new building
early in the spring.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

The Maple Leaf II. H. OF Ruth No
.2114 G. U. o. of o. F., Kansas City
Kansas, elected the following officers
unanimously January Ia. 1920: NJ. n
G.. Bessie aIosby; r. N. G.. Susie
Hobbs; NJ n. G.. Rosa l.. Jones; w. R.
Mamie Quick; w. Treas. Maggie
Mansfield w. Prelate, Edith Ed
munds; w. Chamberlain. Tanner Free
man; w. Usher. Georgia Mitchell; W.
Shepard, Permelia Webster; Sr. Stew
ards, Minnie Johnson and Alice Per
kins; Jr. Stewards, Rosa d. Miller and
Matilda williams. Worthy Counsellor
Mary Wheeler Campbell; Trustees
Gertrude Herald, Sailie Barge and
Marranda Patterson. The NJ. N. G.,
w. r. and W. Treas. were presented
$1,000. $500 and $500 respectively for
excellent service rendered the H. H
for the past years.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
REV. DAVIS FUNERAL.

on account of the overwhelm-
ing demand for copies of The sun
containing the complete writeup
Ot the life and funeral service OF
Rev. Richard Davis. the supply OF
which was completely sold out by
pelled on account OF the numerous
orders received from all sections
OF the State to reproduce the ar
ticlc this week and il will he
found intact and complete on
page : OF this issue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
EDWARD wlLMor sLYDEn.
The 18th century's Foremost Negro
Scholar.
3 BY VIM. II. Dawley, Jr.

Modern historians and especially
magazine writers have rarely refrain
ed from sounding the impression that
the native African was content with
the food. shelter and raiment furnish
ed by nature; that he had neither the
impulse nor the inclination nor the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24


imminent
which they the
playing that class music that makes
Gamble his charming
Royal Grand Maron the Order
of
fratema rcle of
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

Mrs. G. G. Mason, l}4 n. 4th street,
Kansas City, Kansas, entertained with
an elaborate dinner last Tuesday in
honor of Mr.. Billy King. Those pres
ent besides the guest of honor were :
DR.. and Mrs. ]. f. Perry. Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Dabney and Mr.. Duff Harring.
ton
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

Mrs. A. s. Fulcher of 1886 Highland
avenue who has been quite i'll for
some weeks is gradually improving to
the pleasure OF her man friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
NOTICE.

We thank all those patrons who re-
newed their subscription during our
Special Rate. Subscription now 5000
per year. THE SUN. q
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

Mr.. Hueston expects to establish
branch office for his firm and can be
reached at 1904 Broadway. care of
David Glueck Realty Company.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Porter, 25th and
Woodland, are the proud parents of q
fine baby girl.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

"oId Kentucky" at Lovs's Feb. I.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

What have you for rent7 We
have calls for rooms furnished
and observation-disclosures, flats,
and apartments. Advertise
what you have in the Sun and
get results.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

Do you want 20 help advance
the race and make better op-
portunities for our racial group.
Then send the Sun to your
friends or get them to sub
scribe.