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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND
THE NEGRO.

Boston. Mass, Feb. 24.-It would
take volumes to relate all that the
Catholic Church is doing for the Ne
groes in this country. The work of
the Church radiates through many a
varied channel to minister to the vel.
fare of the Colored people.
The whole number of Negro Cath
olics at the present time is estimated
at about 100000 According to recent
figures some 1877 priests are engaged
in work among them in various parts
Of the United States. st. Joseph's
Society, whose work in the Colored
missions of the South is so well
known, has seven priests at work in
the South, while the Fathers of the
Divine Word. the Holy Ghost Fathers.
the Society for African Missions and
the Vincentian Fathers also have a
number Of priests engaged in work in
this field.
In addition to members of religious
orders, a number OF secular priests
have undertaken work in exclusively
sNFE1LO POI AGlAVos ~ AAlt COAllt AGllklOuE
orders other than those enumerated
have contributed their share to the
work
There are &C parishes for Colored
people in the South, with 35 missions
attached to them. The number OF
| Negroes per parish ranges from a few
dozen to several thousand. The larg
est parishes are located in Baltimore
and New Orleans.
Every Negro parish has its school
some of them having more than one
such institution. Some white parishes
also conduct schools for Negroes
About dozen sisterhoods are repra-
sented in the teaching staffs, while
lay teachers are employed where sis
ters cannot be obtained.
Industrial opportunities for the Ne
groes are taken care of by two large
industrial schools, while there are a
number Of others on smaller scale.
instruction in domestic economy and
in some crafts is given In many of
the parish schools, while Colored Sis
teri conduct several academies for
girls.
A leading institution in the field is
st. Josephs College in Montgomery,
Ala, which is in charge of st. Josephs )
Society. 1t is intended to prepare
Colored youths for efficient service,
especially in the missionary and edu-
cational fields, and 10 fit them for
leadership among their own people
A number of pastors of Negro
churches have high schools for their
youths. Orphans among the Negroes
are cared for in about a dozen orphan
asylums. The Sisters of the Good Shep-
herd conduct a few institutions for
Colored girls, and there is one Home
for Old People.
In time, native clergy is newt
able, for the Negro people. Probably
the most promising society for Col
ored Catholic men, which is calculated
10 fill a distinct need in this direction,
is the knights of Peter Claver. 1t is
intended TO be for the Negroes what
the Knights of Columbus for their
white brothers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
ST. MONJcA'S GIFT.

St. Monica's Altar Society feeling
that Judge Miles Bulger had been a
great benefactor to St. Monica s
church. furnished the County Home
for aged and INDECENT Negroes with
Victrola Those who compose the
Altar Society are: Mrs. Brook viii
liams. chairman who is a tireless
worker and deserves much credit for
this splendid effort. Mrs. Therence
Mrs. Jenie Davis, Mrs. Eugenia
Washington, Mrs E. Elliston, Mrs. T.
C. Brown, Mr.. E. Wallar, Mr.. E.
Jones, Mr.. Philip Wallar, Mr.. Joseph
Harris, Mr.. Bastine Powell and Mrs
Ruth Lange.
DR.. Howard NJ. Smith, Supt of the
Home and his splendid staff OF
which Mrs. Frances Jackson is Ma
tron and Mrs. Eugenia Washington is
Assistant Matron were very grateful
for this much appreciated gift
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28

Austin Lewis, 70 years of age died
at the family residence. 1915 Highland
avenue last Friday and was buried
Monday at Allen Chapel of which he
has been a member for many years
under the auspices of the Masonic fra
ternity. Mr.. Lewis was an old soldier
having served during the Civil War in
the SO Regiment of the U. S. Volun-
teers and was married SO years ago
to Miss Martha Jenkins. They lived
for many years in Platte City where
they raised a family of eight children,
two of whom died. Their living child
rem are Mrs. Tillie Rummons, Mrs.
Minnie Robinson, Mr.. Edw. S. Lewis,
one of our veteran mail carriers and
Grand Secretary of Odd Fellowhs and
far many years District Grand Mas
ter: w. T, mail carrier in Kansas
City, Kansas; Charles A. and George
who live at the home address. Mr..
Lewis was a Charter member of vii.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
BE NOT DECEIVED.

little
Ward the Colored
in
hat has been going on the Republican
Ward
Of the
hundred
the delegation Scan it closely and A
David NJ Proctor and exJudge Joseph
Kansas CITY would delighted
demonstrate what big Democratic
hk
Republican
being Pusts
IN their light
out the Sun anything Of
BLUE militant
ing to get the crushing
administered a silk stocking N old town
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
FORMER DALLAS TEACHER
SHOOT HIS WIFE AND ONE
DR.. I. M. HORTON.
Dallas. Texas. Feb. 10. 1920

Dallas. Texas, Feb. 19. 1920.
When interviewed at the city Jail
Thursday morning by Dallas EX-
press reporter, relative to the shoot
ing of Dr.. l. NJ Horton, prominent
eye specialist of this city and his
wife about midnight Wednesday, Prof
]. W. Ray declined to make a state
ment other than saying that he de-
sired as little publicity of the affair
as possible.
Dr. Horton is lying at Parkland
Hospital, where he was removed for
treatment dangerously wounded from
4 gun shot wound in his left side.
while the injuries Of Mrs. Ray are not
fatal, she having received a flesh
wound in the right leg.
The cause that led up to the near
tragedy has not yet been asosTtained.
DR.. Horton is formerly of Kansas
City and has practiced his profession
in Dallas some six or eight months.
Since coming here, he has boarded
at the Ray home at $500 Roseland
avenue. He has made a host of
friends here and was seemingly. en-
ioying a lucrative practice.
The Rays are among Dallas oldest
and most highly respected citizens
]. W. Ray, himself having taught in
the public schools of Dallas about
thirty years. For the past two years
he has been employed by the firm of
Titche-Goettinger Co.--Dallas Ex-
press.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
LESSONS CONVEYED BY
POEM "EVANGELINE."

Prof. Noah Porter, the emf
nent historian, paid a remark
able tribute to "EVanseline,"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's
vitality dramatic poem, which
William Fox will present in
elaborate motion picture form
at Loves Theatre on February
2e-March 1-2. This tribute,
which appears in Or. Porter's
book, "Evaneeiine, the Place,
the Story and the Poem," fol-
lows:
"The poem is not merely
pathetic recital which moves
our tenderest sympathy and in
cuIcates the noblest lessons Of
duty and faith; it also repro
duces with vivid intensity
tragic picture of our national
history and, as such, II is fitted
to Instruct US, If we interpret
II Alright, respecting the bitter
and costly experiences out Of
which our present political and
civic blessings have been Sc
cured; while II also lneuIeates
the most saIutary lessons in re-
speet to the harsh judgments
which we are often too ready
to pronounce upon those whose
nationality or whose faith may
differ from our own"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28

a Crime" was staged by a cast selec-
ted from the membership Of Ebeuezer
Church.
Seventeen hundred patrons were
in attendance. many were turned
away and compliment after compli-
ment has been ringing throughout the
city from those who attended this
affair. II seemed almost miraculous
that the director. Mrs. w. T. Osborne.
had taken raw material and converted
them into high class dramatic artists
The entire cast had dignity and grace.
perfect stage action, clear enunciation
and the costumes were indeed elab-
crate. They so forcefully and earnest
ly portrayed their parts until every
person present felt that he was view
ing a scene from life and the audience
was almost frantic in their demonstra-
tions when thrilling climaxes were
scored.
c. H. Allen, who played the role
OF villien was q scream, portraying his
part 80 real that he brought Kisses
and threatening assertions from the
audience.
Addison Gillian, the clerk and
friend OF Robert Belknap was a star
In every act he scored and was a
great favorite of the audience.
]. f. Collins as Colonel Dodson
made an ideal rich Colonel and play
ed his role to perfection.
w. =. Jordan as Stevenson the ia
ther of the william was exceptionally
good in his part and his dramatic ac-
tions were that of an artist.
A C. Gates as brakes the Irishman
and F. G. Oliver his accomplice
brought down the house in many
scenes. They certainly hold up the
comedy strain of the play.
Mable Grant as Betty and the solo
ist of the evening captivated the audi
ence. She was remarkably clever and
a match at every turn for the william
She received much applause.
Ethel Shores the rich Colonel's
daughter was very good. Her inde-
pendent stage manner, her rich clear
voice, her pleasing and sarcastic ex-
pressions and her elaborate gowns
compared favorably with travelling art
lists.
Dollie Collins as Kate the maid OF
the Colonel's daughter, portrayed her
part we'll and her extreme timidity
brought much applause.
Beulah Walker as Carrie and the sis
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
LIEUT.. HOMER ROBERTS

President of the Roberts Automo-
bile Brokers, the only firm Of it's kind
in Kansas City. Mr.. Roberts has re-.
Gently delivered to Dr.. J. Edward
Perry his elegant new Coupe and to
DR.. William Hayden Of Howard and
Vine Streets a new Haynes Chummy
roadster. He has also sold cars to
Hon. c. II. Galloway, Or. Albert
Eagleson, C. Bruce Santee, the pho
tosrapher; Or. T. C. Unthank, Or.
VIM. J. Thompkins, Mr.. Harry St.
Clair, Mr.. Geo. Rife, Mr.. Samuel r.
Hopkins, President Sluare Deal Real.
ty Co.; Mr.. AlsinJauS5sr, MIR. A. J.
Therenee, decorator; Mr.. Geo. Hill.
lard, Mr.. James Murphy, Mr.. Charles
Wilson, Mr.. =. J. Weaver, pioneer
real estate dealer; Mr.. Paris Lang
ford, Mr.. Daniel Henry, Mrs. Mary
Mitchell Of the Mitchell Floral Co.;
and many other successful and pro-
gressIVe men and women Of the West.
Mr.. Roberts saw service in France in
the worlds war and was breVeted
Captain for meritorious service in
the only regiment of signal service
men of color in the war.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
DR.. ISAIAH NJ. HORTON SHOT
COORED MEN, VOTE THE REGULAR DELEGATION EVERY WARD


ter of Robert Belknap, the star
charmed her audience by her demure
refined and we'll poised manner. as
well as her perfect enunciation.
DIR. c. Lloyd PEBBLES, who had the
principal part won much favorable
comment as we'll rs applause by his
bis dramatic rendition of the princi,
pal character. He mas a magnificent
voice, a splendid stage presence and
a poise that put him in en- rapport
with the audience at his first appear.
ance.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
THE PORO CLUB

The Poro Club was glad to have
Mrs. Alphin with them on their last
literary day. She told the agents
what good work they could do, as
they were in a position to beautify the
lives and souls, as well as the hair
and many timely thoughts were
brought out.
They were also favored with a mu-
steal selection by Mrs. Duncan. Mrs
Octava Johnson was presented her
diploma. Our next meeting will be
Monday, March l, with Mrs. Hattie
Washington, $40 Washington boule-
ward, Kansas City, Kas-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28

That veteran, matchless political
leader and organizer, Mr.. l. H. Brad
bury, of st. Louis, is doing wonderful
work for his party and his Race in
that city at this time. He was given
an ovation at the close of the splen-
did speech he delivered at the Wash
ington-Lincoln celebration the other
night.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
THE BEAU sRUmMEL BANQUET.

Thursday evening February 10 the
members Of the Beau Brummel Club
entertained at the Community Center
with a dinner dance in honor of their
first anniversary. A number Of beau
tifully gowed wives and sweethearts
of the Beau Brummels graced the
occasion. At a previous meeting the
following officers were elected: P.
H. Lee, Pres; Fred Douglass, vice
Pres; R. c. Gibbs. Secy.; r. c..
Pierce, Asst. Secy.; W. w Goodwin.
Sgt. at Arms.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
AMONG The SICK.

Those reported sick are: Mrs. d.
M. Miller, 2642 Highland; Mrs. T. A.
Jones, 2Sth and Highland; Mrs. A. s.
Fulcher who is gradually improving
at 1888 Highland; RMS. Millie Jett,
2306 e. 18th street; C. L. Davis, 1890
Kensington: 8. H. p. Edwards. s24 E
cath street, and Willis Brown. 1915
Vine Street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. UP!

If the real, red-blooded, fighting to
the last ditch, unafraid, honest-to-
God, will lineup, close ranks, drive
out the dissension and stand together,
we can win in the city campaign.
What do you say, boys?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
EeeNEzgR STARS SCORE.
More Than 100 People Witness This
Well Rendered Drama at Audito-
rum Theatsr Last Friday
Evening.
Receipts $74S.5S cash.

Receipts $74S.5S cash.
The best rendered and most large
ly attended drama ever given by local
talent in this city was witnessed last
Friday evening at the Auditorium
Theater when Under the Shadow of
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
WHY7

Why all this hue and cry about
BOSS and ANTI-BOSS rule in the
Republican party? What sinister mo-
tive is behind it? And when did the
Star become the mouthpiece of the
Republicans in Kansas City7
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
IF YOU WANT A JOB

buy a home, or borrow money. see
Rev. c. c. Galloway. 1903 z. 18th
street He'll fix you up.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07
z MEET DEATH IN
DUEL FROM SAME
REVOLVER BULLET
Mississippians, Locked in
Deadly StgugsIe, Use Knife
and Gun With Deadly Effect
No EyeWitnesSes to Act.

TUPELO, Miss, April Z. (SpL)-Two
men fought to the death in Prentiss
county rs miles north of Tupelo, Tues
day. both being instantly killed by a
bulletN shot into the back of one of the
men by the man he was fighting with,
the missile <going through the. bodies
of both men, The news of this un-
usual killing reached Tupelo today.
There We're no eyewitnesses to the
tragedy but the physical facts sur
rounding the affair were so apparent
that 1t was an easy matter to deter
mine just how the killing occurred.
One man by the name of Jack Lau-
derdale, and the other a man named
Rayburn, were found dead, surrounded
by evidences of terrible struggle. One
OF them held an open knife tightly
gripped in his right hand, while the
other one grasped the bandle of pfs-
toll which had been fired one time.
Both men had been shot. and the one
holding the pistol was cut in several
places; but an autopsy showed that
they We're 10th killed by the one shot
fifd from the pistol. -
From all indications 1t was supposed
that they were locked in deadly COM
bat, and one of them was using his
Knife. when the other drew his pistol,
reached around and placed the muzzle
against the back of his opponent<and
fired. when the bullet passed through
the bodies Of both of them. killing them
both instantly.
Lauderdale and Rayburn, it is said,
were at the home of citizen, three
miles northeast of Bonneville being
called thereon account of sickness in
the family. Rayburn, SO the report
goes, was In drinking condition, and
became SO boisterUus that Lauderdale
remonstrated with him.
This excited the anger of Rayburn
and the fight followed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07
ASSESSMENT Of
REALTY IN CITY
IS S11l,610,l36
Board Of Equalization Will Be-
gin Review Of Wards Next
Week. Members Take Oath
and Organize.

The total assessment Of real estate
in Memphis AS made by r. a. Scar
brough city assessor, Ia Sili,6iS,tSS.
That Is net Increase over the as
sessment for 1919 Of &l4,4s9.229. The
assessment covers, the annexed terri
tory, taken In December !, which added
N,0Sl,6S tof the valuations in the old
wards.
The assessment does not cover realty
owned by the public utilities or rail-
roads. which Is now assessed by the
state railroad commission, Total OF
public utility assessments this year
should amount, II Is estimated, 10 about
$S0,O0O,0 900 as against $i6,000,0O0 last
year.
Mr. Scarbrough's work covered an ap-
praisal OF 3,200 separate parcels of land,
the realty and Improvements being val
ued separately in making up his totals.
He places the value OF the land in the
city limits at SCI, ,506.05S and of the
buildings a. $50112,0sO,
The books were turned over to the
new board OF equalization Wednesday
with an explanatory letter from the
his work this year with comparative
figures on building construction and
changes in values for the past eight
years.
Members Of the board were sworn in
by Mayor Paine. They elected II. L.
secretary other members are h. w
Porter, r. o. Bailey and Millard Naill
The board will employ its own clerks
and win not begin its public sessions
for at least week.
Changes in the rules were made al
Mayor Paine's suggestion Tuesday by
the city commission. THE board will
not this year notify Individual prop
erty owners by mail OF contemplated
changes in their assessments, but will
by newspaper advertisement notify tax
payers OF the dates on which such
changes will be considered. The rule
fixing 25 days as the limit OF the ses-
sions was rescinded and the board may
sit as long as necessary this year. Per.
sonalty asse essuents viii be turned over
by the assessor about April 25 and the
merchants' ad valorem returns soon aft
erward
The most valuable ward in the city
as usual is the fourth. with n tota
assessment of s20,972.000, The sixteenth
Is the most valuable residence ward
with d total assessment Of sA,35S,92b, .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07

bIUhdIC I9-F7IIUy pdTU ITTU BUVtTTIIItHI
$79.657.28 income tax but the govern
ment claimed the payment was made
on a false report. The penalty assessed
was approximately six times the amount
still remaining due from him. Part of
the. sum was paid TO the government
Si14,000. All payments were made un-
der protest.
W returned to the city\Tuesday
afte Angthy stays in the East dur
ing VS. criminal charges were filed
against him by the government. Bick-
art during his absence, also was sued
for divorce, but it is said the suit has
been withdrawn.
Action Begun.
Through the efforts of United States
District Attorney Kyser action was
begun against Bickart. Following the
first filing of criminal action and the
y filing of a suit for divorce by Mrs.
Bickart. Bickart left Memphis. Shortly
afterward, he was arrested in Connecti-
cutt on information sent TO New York
federal authorities from Memphis the
government alleging that he was plan
ming to leave the. United States and
take all his available money and securl-
( ties with him.
y At his hearing in Connecticut Bickart
was placed under $4,000 bond pending
his return to Memphis to stand trial
on the criminal charges Of conspiracy
" llldhs ldISe lHGuIne IhX returns. In
the meantime attorneys for Mrs. Bick-
art stated that they had received
telegram signed by both the Bckarts
telling them to withdraw the divorce
proceedings. Both returned to Mem
phis recently.
O, L. Jewell, receiver for the National
Fruit Products. Of which Bickart is
president and majority stockholder, also
has suit on file against Bickart.
The payment made by Bickart late
Tuesday of the penalties to the gov
ernment will have no effect upon the
criminal action yet pending against
him. according to Attorney Kyser We'd
1esday.
The payment made by Bickart how
ever, was cited by Mr.. Kyser as a glar.
ing warning to all, who fail to make
fair and accurate income tax returns
to the government as indicating the
heavy penalties such people face.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07
No Change Occurs
In Stage Of RiUer

There was no change in the stage
Of the river Tuesday but n slight fall
Is expected Thursday, according 10 o.
ficiais of the United states weather Of
flee The official reading for Wedues-
day was f0.2 feet.
A slight rise In the Mississippi oc-
CURED Tuesday at St Louis as the re-
suit of waters In the Missouri but it is
not believed that even the combination
Of waters from the Missouri and those
from the ohio will cause another rise
at Memphis Water from 81 Louis Will
arrive here during the week end. The
only local effect viii be retardlug cf
the rate OF fall
Weather conditions are getting more
nearly normal throughout the cotton
belt The most severe weather con-
tinues tu exist In the eastern cotton
states but conditions there Wednesday
morning were improved James ii
Scott. local fOrecaster. said he had re-
ceved reports indicating that most OF
the fruit buds were safe in spite OF
the recent frOsts
Warmer weather is expected during
the next few days though conditions
will be unsettled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07
DENIKINE A FUGITIVE
AT C0NSTANTINOPLE

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 6. (By the
Associated Press. Gen. Denikine. for
mer commander of anti Bolshevik forces
In Southern Russia, arrived here last
night and Is today a fugitive on board
q British warship, Immediately after
he landed he went to the Russian en-
bassy with Gen. Romanovsky, his for
mer chief of staff, and 1t was while
he was there that the latter was as
sassnated. Gen. Denikine is believed
to be in danger because of the high
feeling that prevails among Russian Of :.
fiCers here, and went on board the war
ship under a guard of British soldiers
Gen Romanovsky's murderer has not
been apprehended and there is little
chance he will be caught as attaches
at the Russian embassy say, so far
as they can determine, nobody saw the
tragedy,
Gen Romanovsky was unpopular with
the officers and soldiers and many
charges were made against him but
General Denikine refused to dismiss
him, thus handicappihg the movement
IN the opinion OF many Russians. Of
ficials at the Russian embassy are dis
pleased at Derikine's acceptance of a
British guard while there. being tech
nically at the time on Russian soil
Gen. Wrangel. who was elected to
succeed Gen. Denikine as commander Of
the south Russian forces in Crimea,
has assumed his duties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-07
FRENCH COMPLETE
HUN OCCUPATION
Inhabitants Accept Presence
of French With Complete
Indifference.

METZ, April French troops on the
right bank of the Rhine continuing
their advance. today occupied Homburg,
nine miles north of Frankfort
The occupation Of Homburg by
French troops, virtually completes the
operations outlined TO Gen. Degoutte
in charge of the occupation movement
in his orders from the war office. The
entire plan has been carried out with
out any significant incident
The inhabitants of Frankfort are ac-
eepting the occupation with complete
outward indifference, The city pre-
sents no indications that such notable
event had occurred aside from the post
ers bearing the French governments S
proclamation. Business is going on as
usual, the people geterally following
their customary occupsltions vwfthout
paying much attention to the few
French uniforms seen in.sthe streets.
The number of these apparently has
been reduced to minimum in order
to avoid cause for irritation