The Kansas City sun., January 12, 1918, Image 1

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VOUJME X. NUMBER 20.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1918.
PRICE, 5c.
Our Special Rate of $f.OO Expires January 31st
YES, INDEED, WE ARE GOING TO
RUN MR. WINSTON HOLMES
FOR ALDERMAN IN THE TENTH
WARD.
TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF
THE TENTH WARD, READ
THIS ARTICLE.
We Imploringly Ask Your Helpl It
Is a Step Toward a Greater Man
hood The Birth of An-
other Age.
The Colored voter of tho Tenth
Ward will have a chance to show their
loyalty' to their race this Spring, a
treat that all of us cannot have. How
often have you had tho privilege of
voting for a member of the race? Do
you think that a white man, no matter
of what political party, can truly and
honestly represent a race who he con
siders Inferior without ' forcing them
to take the place of inferiority in the
community? I 'think not. To get Jus
tice we must be represented by a
sympathetic race man; such a man
Is Mr. Winston Holmes. The ballot
is tlte surest weapon with wlilch any
citizen, regardless of color or econom
ic condition, can protect his Interests.
For the race to Just vote and never
to get a chance to hold an elective
office is to only exercise a partial
right of suffrage. No class can be
TWO NEGRO GENERALS
FOUR NEGRO COLONELS
Paris, France, Dec. 2. France's
treatment of her Colored BOldiers is
much fairer and Just, and undlscrim
natory than tho United States' treat
ment of her bjack legions that there
is no comparison. In the French army
today there are two Colored gonerals,
four colonels, and one hundred and
fifty captains, 'and lieutenants too
numerous to mention. This is a much
better showing than is made by tho
United States, which country" has not
even an officer as high as a colonel
in the regular army, althought the
United States' population numbers
more than ten millions of black folks.
There is absolutely no color line over
here in dear old France. Here merit
nlone limits a man's possibilities and
opportunities.
MR. WINSTON HOLMES.
trusted to care for the rights of anoth
er at the ballot box and no class that
is without rights in the making or
executing of law can be expected to
have any great Interest in or to show
any marked devotion to the govern
ment under which they live.
Another word to the Tenth ward
voters. The entire country has their
eyes on you; your loyalty or disloy
alty will be a. subjeqt of praise or se
vere criticism; think seriously, and
do your duty for tho race. You will
be told, no doubt, that your vote will
bo thrown away voting for Mr.
Holmes; "he can't win" will be hurled
at you from every side. Remember
there is a principal involved; to vote
for a true race man is victory itself;
to elect our candidate will only bo a
greater one you can't lose. Watch
for us January 20th; we shall visit
every Colored voter in the Tenth ward
Vlth a petition for you to sign; we
shall ask you to subscribe for the Sun
also. You should keep in touch with
this movement and the only way to
do so is to read the Sun, the only race
paper in tho city. It Justly deserves
our support.
THE NATIONAL, COUNCIL.
OF COLORED WORKERS.
OLD CITY HOSPITAL IS HIGHLY
PRAISED BY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE. '
A great many complaints have been
filed recently against the conduct and
treatment of the City Hospital, but
the Sun and the race are pleased to
knowthat the Old City" Hospital, de
voted exclusively to Negroes and un
der the management ol the veteran
Dr. T. C. Unthank came in for nothing
but words of praise at the hands of
the committee.
Of the white hospital It said: '
We find tho kitchen range has
burned out, the warming tables vir
tually useless, a lack of equipment in
each of tho kitchens, and each of them
untidy, with dirty dishes and pans
and returned food standing about and
the . kltcheiis unsanitary and un
healthy. We found mattresses iinsan
Itary, pillows In many cases filthy by
reason of having -been used, without
pillow. slip3 and theTub'ercuIar 'ward
we found in a most deplorable condi
tion. The Old City Hospital.
Conditions at the Old City Hospital,
where Negroes are cared for, was
found very satisfactory, the report
said.
"We found things there clean, tidy,
and orderly, although they are short
of equipment, but cleanliness and san
itation were found, despite the fact
that they are handicapped by an old
rundown building."
The Sun congratulates Dr. and Mrs.
Unthank, Superintendent an(d Matron,
as well as their entire ffirce of as
sistants and employes for the splen
did condition In which they keep their
department, fully realizing that it re
fleets credit upon the entire race to
have our representatives in public po
sitions measure up to the fullest pos'
siblllties of that position, however ex
acting conditions may he. The Sun
again says: Hats off to Dr. and Mrs,
.Unthank.
MISS IDA RAILEY MARRIED. ,
Mr. Napoleon Ralley wishes to an
nounce the marriage of his daughter,
Miss Ida V. Ralley, to. Mr. Timothy
Jackson, 'November 19, 191,7. At homo
to friends at 2317 Lydia avenue.
SECONDINOTICE
Subscribe. NOW if you
want to secure our $1.00
rate.
1803 E. 18th Street
Bell Phone Eait 999 and 278D
WHEN THE WAR WILL END.
iVbsolute knowledge I have none,
Dut my aunt's washerwoman's sister's
son
Heard a policeman on his beat
Say to a laborer on the street
That ho had a letter Just "last week,
Written in tho finest Greek,
From a" Chinese coolie In TImbuctoo,
Who said the Negroes in Cuba knew
Of a Colored man In a Texas town,
Who got in straight from a circus
clown
That a man in Klondike heard the
news
From n gang of South American Jews
About somebody in Borneo,
Who heard a man who claimed to
know
Whose mother-in-law will undertake
To prove that her seventh husband's
sister's niece
Has stated in a printed piece
That she has a son who has a friend
That knows when the war is going to
end. Exchange.
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED.
Ono of the rare celebrations wit
nessed was that of) the fiftieth or gold
en wedding anniversary of Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin Isacs, Sr., of Fayette,
Mo., now residing, witB their daugh
ter, Mrs. J. LvTutt, 1311 Euclid ave
nue, this city, ihey were married
In Fayette, Mo., in 18C8, and were the
parents of nine children, seven of
whom are now living, and attended
this golden annlveisary last Wednes
day, January 9. The seven grandchil
dren were also' bresent. Mr. and Mrs.
Isaacs are members of tho St. Paul
M. E. Church atFayette, Mo. Mr.
Isaacs Is 77 yearjTof age and Mrs.
Isaacs is 70 years of age and are
both in very good liealth.
They were thereclplents of quite
a number of parents appropriate for
the occasion, including $50 in gold
from their 'children, $30 In gold from
friends;' many other coins, a small
check and several pieces of silverware
inlaid with gold.''.
About forty .other friends attended.
DR. M. H. LAMBRIGHT,
who was one of the most active and
enthusiastic workers In the recent
hospital campaign and who solicited
more Individual subscriptions than
any other person In the city. Dr. Lam-
bright never faltered, never doubted,
but always Insisted that the fund could
be raised, and predicted that before
the close of 1918 'Kansas City would
have one of the greatest Negro hos
pitals in America, The race needs
more men like Middleton H. Lam
bright, men with energy, courage and
a purpose, and nothing that the race
undertakes with such men in the lead
will fall.
MEMORIAL SONNET
TO DR. J. FRANK McDON ALD
By Roscoe C. Jamison
O'er this fair country, which you loved so well,
A shade is cast, as though some darkening cloud
Shut out the sun, and veiled earth in a shroud
Of gloom, for thy friends wander in a spell
Of sadness, which the sun's light cannot quell:
"And he is dead!" they murmur, half aloud,
And bow their heads the lowly and the, proud,
"While Mem'ry for thee rings a golden knell.
O Spirit of the dauntless pioneer!
O Hopeful heart ! O Hand mighty to strive !
'Tis men like thee that keep our souls alive
With strong desire, nor lets us slumber here ;
Who bid us hark from yond high mountain crest,
The Voice : "Arise for this is not thy rest!"
DR. J. EDWARD PERRY.
Possibly to the above named gentleman more than to anyone else Is
due the honor for the successful conception In carrying out of the Hos
pital aCmpalgn through which the colored people of this city have just
passed: He Is the father and founder of the hospital movement In this
city, having established long before the Wheatley-Provldent Hospital came
into existence the famous "Perry Sanitarium," which began in a modest lit
tie cottage of seven rooms, equipped and maintained from his personal
funds. Dr. Perry has ever been In the front ranks In all movements for
civic and racial uplift In this community and has been a potent factor in
Winning for the Negro medical fratsrnlty In the great Southwest that se
cure and dignified position which it now commands. The Sun but voices
the sentiment of the thinkers and doers of the race In this city when It
says "Hats OFF TO DR. J. EDWARD PERRY."
.LESS DAYS.
PROF. W. H. HARRISON, A. M.,
the brilliant and capable principal of
Attucks School, 19th and Woodland
avenue, this, city, a graduate of Lin
coln Institute, an orator of acknowl
edged ability, a firm believer In 'his
people, and man of undoubted cour
age, wisdom and Intellectuality.. Un
der his capable leadership the Col
ored citizens ophls home tpwh, Inde
pendence, Mo., raised nearly $300 for
the Wheatley-Provldent Hospital In
the recent campaign. Prof. Harrison
and that leader of men, Principal J.
R. E. Lee, of Lincoln High School,
are unquestionably a distinct and val
uable asset to the Negro population
of this great city. And The Sun pre
dicts for him greater honors and re
sponsibilities In this great common
.wealth.
My Tuesdays are meatless,
My Wednesdays are wheatless,
I'm getting more eatless each day.
My home It is heatless,
My bed It Is shoetless
They're all sent to the Y. M. C. A.
The barrooms are treatless,
My coffee Is sweetless,
Each day I get poorer and wiser.
My stockings aro feetless,
My trousers are seatless, i
My God, how I do hate the Kaiser.
FOR THE SOLDIERS' COMFORT.
Three of the local clubs of Colored
women: "Lyceum Art, woman's
League and Sorosis Clubs, generously
responded with ninety-nine heavy
bathrobe llannel neck-scarfs for "the
soldiers at Camp Dodge, la. In re
sponse to a plea made by Mrs. Lcanna
McCampbell, chairman of the .Red
Cross workers among Colored women
of this city, several women not con
nected with any club also helped to
do their bit. Mrs. McCampbell re
ceived a letter from Colonel Charles
F. Bates, 1st Colored BGGth Infantry,
of Fort Dodge, stating that such aglft
to tho Colored soldiers would bo very
beneficial to tho mod, and much ap
preciated by them. The scarfs wero
sent a,way last Saturday and Mrs. Mc
Campbell is very much elated over the
manner In which these public spiirited
clubs responded. This and the other
work done by the Negro women of
Kansas City reflects much credit upon
the women of race.
Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Crews entertain
ed at G o'clock dinner last Sunday in
honor,. of .Mrs. Grace Thomas Martin
ofJerseyCity, N.' J., and Mr. Charles
D. Frazier of Grand Canyon, Ariz.
Combined favors and place cards were
diminutive Kewpies suitably inscribed,
while carnations and cut flowers dec
orated the dining tables. The menu
served was as follows:
Oyster cocktail
Creme of tomato soup with croutons
Hard shell crabs
Dwarfed celery stuffed with Neufataul
Cheese
Roast young, turkey Oyster dressing
Cranberry nut sauco
Creamed potatoes
French peas in cases
Hot buttered biscuit
Lemon sherbet
Combination salad Toasted crackers
Home, made mince pie
Rochefort cheese
Combination ice cream in patriotic
colors
Caramel and home-made fruit cakes
Fruits Black Coffee Nuts
The evening's conversation covered
a wide range of topics and the guests
enjoyed themselves Immensely. Those
present were:
Mrs. Grace Thomas Martin
Mr. Charles D. Frazier
Prof. J. R. E. Lee
Mrs. Lee
Mr. James H. Crews
Mrs. Crews
Mr. L. D. Hlnes
-Mrs. Hlnes
Major N. Clark, Smith
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Sarah P. Goss
Mr. George W. K. Love
Mrs. Love
Miss Willa M. Glenn
'Mrs. Sallle Jackson
Miss Maggie Williams
Miss Anna Smith
Mrs. D. A. Willis
ROSCOE L. JAMI80N,
Ths Sun's Poet Laureate, whose fame
has extended far beyond the confines
of his home town St. Joseph, Mo.
and whose poems are sought with
eagerness both by readers pf The Sun
and our exchanges as well.
WHEATLEY-PROVIDENT
AL NOTICE.
HOSPIT-
All captains and solicitors are re,
quested to turn in AT ONCE all so
liciting pledges and books In their
possession, as wo shall publish the
FINAL LIST of contributors In tho
issue of January 19, Pltaso turn them
in not later than Tuesday, January 15
NELSON C. CREWS,
Executive Chairman.
F. W. DABNEY.
Executive Sec.
Billy Palmer's Chauffeurs'
Dance, Tuesday, January 15th,
and Monday, January 28th, nt
Lyric Hall. Admission 25 cents.
Thyous Orchestra.
REV. J. W. HURSE, D. D.
Dr. Hurse is not only one of our foremost ministers, but is always found
In the front rank in every movement for the material advancement of his peo
ple and who has for sometime been the distributor of MACKEY'S WONDER
FUL RHEUMATIC CURE has recently PURCHASED OUTRIGHT the formula
for compounding the same and now has the SOLE RIGHTS for the manufac
ture and distribution of this wonderful preparation.
Is the only ten days' cure on the market taking ten days for rheumatism two
hours land immediate relief for neuralgia, forty-eight hours for lumbago, one
day for throat trouble, ten days for asthma and all pains and stiffness in tho
body, ten days for lung trouble in first and second stage and a guaranteed
remedy and destroyer of appendicitis, absolutely guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drug Act, serial No. 44333.
THIS SPLENDID PREPARATION IS SOLD ONLY BY
REV. J. W. HURSE, D. D.,
AT HIS LABORATORY AND RESIDENCE, 1302 EUCLID AVENUE,
KANSAS CITY, MO. BELL PHONE, EAST 4880.
Kansas City, Mo.
I took a severe Daln in mv neck, and
having a bottle of Mackey's Liniment
In the house, I tried rubbing my neck
with It and I received Immediate results.
ANNIE McGREW,
1G17 Agnes St.
Kansas City. Mo.
I suffered with pleurisy and also had
sore feet. I heard of Mackey's Lini
ment and secured one bottle, and I must
say It gave me Immediate relief.
ants, maui Ttiuaii'sur.
4019 East 14th.
Kansas City, Kans.
I suffered with rheumatism and was
unable to walk at times. After using Vs
bottle of Mackey's Liniment I could walk
nnd go anywhere. I recommended
Mackey's Liniment for anyone who suf
fers with rheumatism.
LEI1ANNA rORTEIt,
312 Garfield.
Kansas City, Mo.
I suffered with lumbago for a long
time and I heard of Mackey's Liniment.
I used one bottle of this Liniment and
was entirely cured, and I feel safe to
say It Is the best Liniment made and
It cannot be beat. I must say Mackey's
Liniment will do all it Is recommended
to do. JOHN SAULSBERRY.
Deacon Morning Star Baptist Church,
2414 Highland Ave.. Bell East 3757.
Kansas City, Mo.
I have suffered with rheumatism for
tho past two years, sometimes having
to walk with a cane. I heard of Mackey's
Liniment and secured one bottle of It,
and it gave me complete relief.
J. H. WILLIAMS,
Kansas City, Mo.
I want to say I used one bottle of
Mackey's Liniment and It has done ma
more good than any medicine I ever used.
For IS years I suffered with rheuma
tism and for five years I suffered with
Revere throat trouble, but am now cured.
For these complaints I find nothing to
equal Mackey's Liniment.
MRS. LIZZIE LOGAN,
800 Independence Ave.
Deacon St. Stephens Baptist Church,
1616 Troost Ave.
$1.00 PER BOTTLE AGENTS WANTED. SOLD BY 7,000 AGENTS. IT
IS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL. SOLD IN EVERY STATE, AND
FOREIGN COUNTRY.
The Sun is pleased to give to Its readers the following letter which speaks
for itself and is a tribute to the indomitable energy and perseverance of this
distinguished citizen.
DR. J. W. HURSE, A GRADUATE.
Kansas City, Mo., January 2, 1918,
This Is to certify that Dr. J, W. Hurse has been a student of mine for
some time, learning tho art and science and treating of patients with my lini
ment to mu full satisfaction. Ho Is,, therefore, capable of treating any of the
diseases mentioned.
Therefore, I am giving to the public the knowledge of his efflclenhy until
he receives his diploma, which will come In a few days.
(Signed) DR. N. A. MAC KEY,
Now York City, N. Y. 133 West 131st Street,