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Victory Rally and Mortgage Burning Sunday, June 26, at First A. M. E. Church Fine Programs and Jollification Every Night Next Week --- KANSAS Volume VII. MIDNIGHT ATTENDS THE WILBERFORCE COMMENCEMENT Wilberforce University, Ohio. As I sit down to write to you this time, I am just shouting all over myself, and it is because I am in the midst of commencement here, yet I do not know why they call it commencement, for young people are leaving school, and will never return, while others will go into professional schools becoming doctors, lawyers and whatnots. I guess it must mean commencement in life's drama. At any rate, I have seen many things here to make me happy, and it was my lot to see Dr. John A. Gregg take his seat. They had some other big name for it, something inaugurated. He is just been put through the ceremony of sitting down as president of Wilberforce University, although he was elected one year ago. It is he first time that any president of the school has ever been thus treated and it will not be the last. There are two living bishops who have been presidents of the school, Bishop B.F. Lee, now the senior, who made the opening prayer, and Bishop Joshua Jones, who is at present sick at his home, but we all hope that he will soon be himself again. Will this president become bishop? Let us watch and see. He is made out of the stuff that whole men are made out of. He is educated, refined, cultured, brave and a clean, upright man, who knows the value of a man and who is placing the institution on top until it will be greater Wilberforce. I would like to go into the details of this wonderful seat taking but then that would take up a whole paper itself and since I am limited I will just tell you that they had a parade across the campus but no music until they got to the building where the exercises took place and that was a big organ with horns on it. I don't know why they call the lawn the campus, but that's their business, for I certainly looked for camps and did not see any there, but I did see 643 automobile carriages on that commencement day. When they got in the building Bishop B. F. Lee senior and former president, made the taking your seat prayer and Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, D.D., made the address as president of something they called Alumni Association. Don't ask me what that is for I don't know, but if it were a Baptist Association I could tell you all about it and produce the minutes of the last session and tell the name of the moderator. At any rate he made a great speech, and this was followed by Dr. W. S. Scarborough, who was the president one year ago and believe me, honey, they gave him some hand clapping when he got up to make a speech. He is loved by the students and others. You know him, I am sure, for he is the man who wrote a grammar in Greek and is a scholar of the first water. He has retired from the school room, as has his wife. He made a good speech extending welcome to President Gregg, and tell him of some of the kinks in being a college president. It is not a bed of roses or can you consider it a bottle of cologne. You will find thorns and thistles on your road to the goal and Dr. Gregg is prepared for them. He is a strong, stalwart healthy man, and has the bearing of a soldier. His personality attracts attention and demands respect and confidence. When Dr. Scarborough was through with his speech, then a member of the first graduating class of Wilberforce, 1870, Dr. Thomas H. Jackson, made one (Concluded on Fourth Page) -SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 NATIONAL BAPTIST B. Y. P. U. AND S. S. As we go to press the National B. Y. P. U. and S. S. are meeting at Second Baptist church in Kansas City, Mo. Many Baptists from many states are here as delegates, and a large procession of these Baptist Christian paraded in a long procession as witnesses for Christ. Dr. E. W. Perry of Oklahoma is president. HAMILTON-QUEEN A very beautiful home wedding took place Wednesday evening at the lovely home of Mrs. Rosa Stephens and her sister, Mrs. M. A. Davis, 830 Nebraska avenue. The contracting parties were Miss Theodosia Hamilton, the lovely daughter of Mrs. Stephens, and Mr.Linwood Queen, a splendid young man of this city. The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock, P. M., Rev. J. F. Griffin, pastor of first A. M. church, officiating. The family and a few of their intimate friends being present. The bride is one of our popular young women and a member of First A. M. E. choir and prominent in church work. The groom is one of four best young men and stands high as a citizen, and is a useful member of the Eighth Street Baptist church. Their many friends wish for them a prosperous and happy wedded life. They will be at home at 830 Nebraska avenue. Victory! Victory! Victory! Rally at First A. M. E. church, Sundav. June 26. Are you a part of it? KANSAS CITY HAS PREMIER ORIENTAL PERFORMER Probably the people of Kansas City and especially the race were not aware that one of the stage's greatest oriental performers was a Kansas City, Kansas, girl, Miss Olga Burgoyne, her mother, Mrs. Jennie Edinboro, living at 539 State avenue. Miss Burgoyne has her own stock company of players and plays all of the big houses in the country, and is now playing in Texas. It is said by those who have seen her on the stage, her wardrobe is among the finest and costliest worn on the stage. Miss Burgoyne traveled in Russia for fourteen years, where she acquired most of her fine arts. She also traveled through the Orient. Mrs. Edinboro, her mother, who is aged, loves to talk with anyone about her daughter and her success. Olga, as she likes to call her, is the pride of her heart, and she should be, for Olga remembers her the first of each month in a substantial way. Mrs S. J. Curry, matron at Western University; Mrs. Theo. Baughman, of Tulsa, Okla., who is visiting here and three girls, who are remaining at the dormitory for the summer attended the stereopticon of French war pictures at First Church Monday evening Mrs. Baughman is the wife of Editor Baughman, whose plant was destroyed in the Tulsa riot. Mr. J. N. Freeman has returned from a month's trip and visit at Atlanta and Macon, Ga. He was called to the former city on account of the serious illness of his mother, who on his leaving was much improved. Mr. Freeman reports our people in Atlanta are prosperous in many instances. The Knights of Tabor held their, annual sermon Sunday afternoon at the C. M. E. church, Eighth street and Oakland avenue. On to Victory! Sunday, June 26, at First A M. E. church. Clean-up day. Victory Rally. Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, June 24, 1921 CITY PROF. MALONE GETS M. A. DEGREE AT WILBERFORCE Wilberforce, Ohio, June 20. The degree of Master of Arts was conferred on Prof. Aaron E. Malone, president of Poro College, St. Louis, Mo, by Wilberforce University at the commencement held here last week. Prof. Malone is a native of Kentucky, and trained in Illinois. For a number of years he taught school in the state of Illinois, and closed his school work as principal of the school in Quincy, Ill., where he accomplished much good for his people and at the same time made many friends. A few years later, he married Miss Annie M. Turnbo, founder of Poro college, and one of the most successful hair growers in the United States. He put new life into the business. Recently they erected a building costing over half a million, paying cash for it. Mr. and Mrs. Malone contributed over ten thousand dollars to the Y. M. C. A., St. Louis, a like sum to the Orphan home; $4,000 to social center work in Quincy—in fact they have contributed to many race enterprises, including colleges, human beings. At the last general conference of the A. M. E. church, Prof. Malone was chairman of the laymen organization. He served on some of the most important committees, and was instrumental in putting through some helpful legislation. He is a member of the Illinois annual conference, and is present at every meeting; is vice-president of the National Negro Business League; president of the local business league in St. Louis. Where are you going Sunday? Victory Rally. Where? At First A. M. E. church. What service? All day. NEW WEST END DRUG CO. HAS PUBLIC OPENING The New West End Drug store opened last Saturday the 18th for business at the corner of Tenth street and Washington boulevard. H. W. Dillard and S. M. Rogers two of our well known and efficient pharmacists who were the chief prescription clerks in the Home Drug company are the owners of this new and beautiful drug store, Mr. Dillard having been with the Home Drug company for many years. Without a doubt this new store is one of the most beautiful and modern drug stores in the two Kansas Cities. Every thing is new with all mahogany finish, with the latest fixtures, ice cream tables, white enamel tops, triangle chairs and one of the handsomest soda fountains in the city. Public Opening. The public opening was celebrated last night (Thursday) when hundreds inspected this new store. Souvenirs were given hundreds of the feminine sex and congratulations of the vast crowd of \visitors were showered upon these two enterprising young men. Their many friends wish for them nothing but success which can hardly be otherwise. LARNED, KANSAS Mr. John Caro and Miss Carrie Shepherd were quietly married by the Rev. C. H. Anderson June 9, at the residence of the bride's parents. Only intimate friends were present. The happy couple will make their future home here. Mrs. D. W. Carson, who has been very sick, is' very much improved, of which her many friends will be pleased to learn. ADVOCATE ST. JOHN'S DAY CEL EBRATED SUNDAY BY THE MASONS The A. F. & A. Masons of the city held or celebrated St. John's Day last Sunday at 2 P. M., holding their services in First A. M. E. church. Rev. H. L. Bolden delivered the annual sermon, which met the strong approval of the vast gathering. A very fine parade preceded the arrival to the church, coming from the manp strong numbers in the city, lead by a band and uniform drill team and then came the Shriners with their fez caps and "Bird" coats, with Blue members galore bringing up the rear. The Daughters of Isis met them at the church. A fine arranged printed program was rendered, of which a number of prominent members made short addresses. The First A. M. E. choir furnished the music. Dr. J. G. N. Soanes was master of ceremonies. HOME BEAUTIFUL ART CLUB GAVE FIRST PUB- LIC EXHIBIT The Home Beautiful Art Club of twenty active members, which was organized by the artistic talented Mrs. A. J. Bouldin six months ago, gave an exhibit of its splendid work at the palatial home on North Sixth street. The object of the club is not merely art work, but also due remembrance of its members and relatives during illness and, if necessary—death. In the way of charity the club is planning to look after the needs of a little girl living out on Barnett during th ecoming school term. This club also has its community welfare at heart for during the summer they will conduct a contest in order to decide who of the members has kept her lawn best during the summer. The following are the efficient officers: President Mrs. E. B. Tillery; first vice-president, Mrs. R. L. Edwards; second vice-president, Mrs.Minnie Borders; secretary Mrs. W. E. Bailey; assistant secretary, Mrs. A. R. Davis; treasurer, Mrs. H. C. Douglas; chaplain, Mrs. L. Anderson; critic, Mrs. R. H. Brown;; historian, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin. In the near future the club will issue a Home Beautiful Cook Book. At present they are studying the "Interesting Facts on the Negro." Their motto is "Do good with what thou hast, or it will do thee no good." Never before in Kansas City has there been such a display of talented and fine art work by one club. Too much credit cannot be given Mrs. Bouldin for the conception of such a practical wonderful idea. Victory Rally at First A. M. E. Church, Sunday, June 26th. Tulsa's suffering colored people have not the earnest attention of the nation in their cruel plight. Twenty-five prominent Negroes meeting with the reclamation committee last Saturday seeking resituation, for their burned homes were informed by Commissioner C. A. Steener that "not a dollar of money would be paid to the Negroes to replace their losses." The city has appropriated $38,000 to pay guards and extra police to guard the helpless, destitute colored people. "Not one dollar" of solace to the colored citizen. Much is made of a "Negro invasion" to ease a whipped conscience and to excuse responsibility for restitution. But restitution must come. Tulsa should be willing and glad to pay—G. A. Gregg. Messrs. Dillard & Rogers Pharmaceutical Chemists are glad to announce to our friends and the public the opening of our new drug store— The West End Pharmacy Tenth St. and Washington Blvd. Our prescription department is our hobby and specialty. We are fully equipped to fill any and all prescriptions. Complete and Modern Drug Store Stock. FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE —Bell Fairfax 2850— "Drug Store Service Station" "Come over'n see us". THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER REV. BYRD STOPS OVER WITH REV. GRIFFIN Rev. W. Paul Quinn Byrd, of Clarksdale, Miss., and presiding elder of one of the leading districts of that state stopped over Sunday with Rev. J. F. Griffin and family. Rev. Byrd was on his way home from Pueblo, Col., where he had been on a sad mission—the funeral of his mother and sister-in-law, who lost their lives in the late flood. Dr. Byrd is one of the A. M. E. church's great preachers, he being a product of Wilberforce University and Payne Seminary, of Ohio. The doctor delivered two strong and scholarly sermons at First A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Byrd is the son-in-law of Bishop J. H. Jones and a brother-in-law of Dean Jones, assistant pastor of First Church. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH VIC TORY RALLY SUNDAY Sunday June 20 is the beginning of the Victory Rally week. At 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. reports will be made by the captains. Monday night, June 27, the Whatsoever Club, Mrs. Alice Graves, president, will render a program. Rev. J. R. Ransom, D.D., will deliver the sermon. Tuesday night, June 28, the Sewing Circle, Mrs. Pearl Bryant, president, will render the program. Rev. George McNeal, D.D. will deliver the sermon; his choir will furnish the music. Wednesday night, June 29, Trustee Helpers, Mrs. Mabel Clayborne, president, will furnish the program. Bazaar, literary and musical program. Thursday night, June 30, Ladies' Aid, Mrs. Cora Basil, president, will furnish the program. Rev. L. G. Green will deliver the sermon. Each of these boards has arranged most excellent programs. The many friends of these boards will be present. The public is cordially invited. Admission to all programs free. Motto: "Over the Top." NOTICE TO YORK RITE MA SONS The York Rite Compact Masons will hold their annual sermon Sunday. June 26, at First A. M. E. church, corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, at 2 P. M., Rev. J. A. Broadnax delivering the sermon. On to Victory! Sunday, June 26, at First A M. E. church. Clean-up day. Victory Rally. C. M. E. CONFERENCE The C. M. E. church is holding conference at Leavenworth this week. A large number are attending here and elsewhere. Rev. J. R. Ransom will preach Monday night; Rev. George McNeal Tuesday night; and Rev. L. G. Green Thursday night of next week, in the big jollification Victory rally and mortgage burning of First A. M. E. church. You are invited to be one of the great throng. Number 46: A RESUME OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN TULSA Leaving Tulsa as I did on May 26th, 1921, to be present at the graduation of my two daughters, Ruth and Eunice, the latter from the Eighth grade, May 27th, and the former from Western University, June 2nd, found me away from Tulsa on the dates of the riot, May 31 and June 1, But the Tulsa that I left and the Tulsa that I found on my return, June 5th. I left a Tulsa throbbing with life and high hopes, people who were happy, people who in the main were prosperous, a wide awake, alert, active, forwardlooking folk. Some who had come in the early day when it tried men's souls, and now were resting and beginning to enjoy the fruits of their years of toil. People who were singing the praises of Tulsa, prosperous. No man, be he millionaire or pauper, had more pride in Tulsa than her upstanding, forward-looking colored citizens. None clamored harder against the overbearing police system and the evils of the underworld. Ten months in Tulsa; ten active constructive months of human hopes and aspirations; ten months of a vision of a better day and then on platform and in press the phrase "The Dawn of a New Day" was in actual use. This in Tulsa colored. Tulsa's colored citizens settled in the north end of the city, separating themselves at right angles to the Tulsa white. Standpipe hill jutted out into the colored section like the state of Florida extends into the ocean. This hill is owned by a white man. From it one can get a fine panoramic view of Tulsa and the surrounding country. The white people would not buy it and the colored could not, although they lived on three sides of it. The good people of color were building magnificent church structures. One, Mt. Zion Baptist, had merged into completion at a cost of $85,000—hardearned and frugally kept. It was a consolation to the old members who had labored many years and now, in a home comfortable, were ready to worship God and patiently serve until He called them home. Paradise Baptist church was a cozy brick building situated on the north side of standpine hill, while Mt. Zion was on the south side of it. The members of this church were building on the pay-as-you-go plan. It was completed with the exception of interior furnishings. The Methodist Episcopal church and Af-(Concluded on Fourth Page) WISEMAN & SON Fancy Groceries and Meats 1718 NORTH SEVENTH ST. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. --- ALONG THE LINE OF REA- SON Hello, Uncle Ike. Hell-o. Is you come here er-gin? Well, I dun-no,— I was tryin er think er-bout hein hear, but I dun-no whetheh I is or not. I got some ideas in my head, what seems to be good, but I aix-pect I better not mention em, cause I aint in de bes persition to tell any body any thing, although what I mout say, would be de Truth,—fore de Lord. So I am going to wait, and let some one who has the mark of the "high calling" to take the step, and make the suggestions that the times cry out aloud; should be made. In he mean-time, all those elements and agencies, which are bent upon the undoing of my people, are working overtime. While my people are really and truly "resting upon their oars." Not only that, they are actually pulling and pulling hard, in favor of that which hinders and drags down. But perhaps they will not suffer as intensely, under such circumstances; as they would, by being affronted; by being reminded of the situation, by some NOT PREPARED to so remind them. My people are indeed. "A peculiar people." Truly, they beat the Jews. In the meantime, the ideas I have will not hurt me—and unexpressed. I apprehend, will hurt no one else. UNCLE IKE. THE ROYAL CIRCLE BIG JOINT CLASS To be made on the night of July 7th. at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Fourth street and Oakland avenue, Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor. The growth of this organization has been silent, but steady until they now have in the two Kansas Cities. a membership of over three thousand, almost three hundred of this number in Kansas City, Kans. The Royal Circle of Friends offers for protection against sickness, $7.00 per week; accidental injury, $7.00 per week; death, $150.00 and a monument valued at $100.00. After 90 days, by application to Supreme Office, policy may be increased to sums ranging from $150.00 to $1,000.00. Joining fee, $3.50; monthly dues, $1.25. The Kansas campaign is annexing candidates rapidly and from incoming reports the joint class will be several hundred strong. Mr..J. Milton Smyley. Grand Deputy of Missouri and Kansas, has located on this side with J. C. Branche & Co..1314 North Fifth street, Bell Phone Fairfax 5315. and can be interviewed at office or by tephone for Royal Circle information. Singers! get ready for the Kansas City, Kansas Royal Circle Choral Association. to be organized immdeiately after the Big Johnt Class, July 7th. Hear Dr.-Harper, of Texas, at Metropolitan church, Sunday. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The third Sabbath, although exceedingly warm and sultry, brought a fine audience to First church. The pulpit was filled by Rev W. Paul Quinn Byrd, of Clarksdale, Miss., who delivered a most wonderful sermon. It was full of truths thought and spiritual food. The audience were good hearers, and greatly felt the force of argument coming from this great Gospel pracher. Dr. Byrd delivered the message at the evening service, which was as much enjoyed as the sermon at the morning service. The Sabbath school is planning for a big picnic in the near future. Sunday evening at 6 P.M., a Junior Allen Endeavor League was organized with some thirty members. Victory Rally. Sunday will be one of the biggest and happiest days, at least it should be, in the history of most of its members. Rally day—Victory rally, as it is known, when it is expected every true and loyal member will do their full Christian duty; doing their bit according to how they have prospered in His name. Let us have a mortgage burning early next week. Rev. Griffin, who has worked so hard for the four years here to see this day, will be among the happiest of all, when it comes to the mortgage burning. Big services all day Sunday, the pastor filling his own pulpit. Come out and stay all day. Get your dinner at the church and enjoy the services. Argentine. Kansas St. Paul A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2252 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11. Class, 12:15. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. It is stated in Pittsburgh that the steel trust is operating on a basis of 25% of its production and that independent mills have fallen below 20%. HAS HIS FACE BLACKED White Man Blacks Face—Is Killed. Texarkana, Ark., June 13.—(By Associated Negro Press)—Claude 'A., Dunigan, 30 years old, early last Tuesday was shot and killed by a 14-year-old girl, who, according to the police, said she fired at Dunigan when he appeared at her bedroom window. The girl was not held. Dunigan's face was corked black. HORTONA HAIR PARLOR The Hortona Hair Parlor will open April 18, at Twenty-seventh street and Douglass avenue. First treatment, including one box of hair grower, $1.50. Guaranteed to cure tetter, stop falling hair, and all scalp diseases. Carry full line of toilet articles. MRS. S. J. WHITE, Prop. (Near W. U.) ROSE & TENNELL KINDLING AND WOOD FOR SALE Prices are Reasonable ,Give Us a Fair Trial Each Order Will Be Highly Appreciated THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE A STRANGE THING J. A. Wilson, Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler, says: "Although I am the proprietor of a jewelry store and has advertised my business for several years, yet there are a great many persons, it seems, who do not know that I can supply their wants in diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry for graduating and birthday presents and staple jewelry, such as engagement, wedding and baby rings, lavallieres -set with diamonds and other precious stones, neck chains, lockets, hoop, drop and screw earrings, pearl beads, etc. I offer the public two benefits, reliable service and the assurance that it cannot lose its money spent with me. My number is 1616 West Ninth street, one-half block west from Wyoming street station. Bell Phone Main 3S59. Come or call up. NEW OFFICE OF ADVOCATE The new office location of The Kansas City Advocate is 1314 North Fifth Street. Office Phone Fairfax 5315; residence phone, Fairfax 2663. Come in and see us. Mrs. Dora L. Porter, 925 Nebraska avenue, was in Leavenworth last Sunday, where she had been invited to sing at the Old Soldiers' home, which was highly appreciated by the many veterans and visitors. Mrs. Porter was extended a standing invitation to visit the home at any time, whose Gospel songs are inspiring. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Division No. — Fannie Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Ivory Johnson, Defendant. No. 15908-A. To Ivory Johnson, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Fannie Johnson, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the ground of abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 15th day of July, 1921, said petition will be taken as true and a decree of divorce will be granted the plaintiff divorcing the plaintiff from you and judgment for costs will be rendered against you, and plaintiff will be given such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. FANNIE JOHNSON, Plaintiff. By Her Attorney, Wm. H. Towers. (First published June 3, 1921.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. J. Melten Thompson, Plaintiff, va- elsie Thompson, Dendant. To the above named defendi-t, Elsie Thornsweil You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff for a divorce on the grounds of adultery and abandonment; and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 5th day of August, 1921, the facts as alleged therein will be taken as true and a decree rendered against you, divorcing the said plaintiff from you, and for such further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published June 24, 1921) In the matter of the estate of John J. Thomas, Deceased. No. 9443. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 18th day of July, 1921, at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I shall apply to said Court for a full and final settlement of said estate, and of such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the said deceased. PEARL A. THOMAS-SMITH, Executrix of the Estate of John J. Thomas, Deceased. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court this 20th day of June, A. D., 1921. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published June 24, 1921) PHONES Office Fairfax 1258; Res., Drexel 1258 6 to 7;30 P. M. Sundays by appointment only. DR. W. M. BLOUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 4281/2 MINNESOTA AVENUE Residence, 402 Lafayette Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Although Sunday, June 19, was a very hot day, a large congregation attended this church and heard Dr. Hill preach a very fine spiritual sermon on "I am Dying to Save." Many Christian shouted and when the doors of the church were opened more joined than have joined for quite a while, even before they were without a pastor. Many enjoyed and complimented the visiting minister's sermon highly. At 8 P. M., another large crowd attended and there were some in the balcony. He preached another fine sermon on "Spirituality," and explained his text fully by Bible illustrations and received more compliments. He seems to be a true Christian and servant of God. Next Sunday, June 25, Dr. C. C. Harper of Dallas, Texas, will preach. Hear him. He is said to be one of the world's greatest preachers among black or white. HAIR DRESSER Mrs. James Barlow (Mme C. J. Walker System) hair dresser, 326 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone Fifield 4484-R. Victory Rally at First A. M. E. Church, Sunday, June 26th. $3,000 for Victory Rally Sunday, June 26, at First A. M. E. church. Mr. Collins, on Allis avenue, is indisposed at home and wants Christians and others to visit him. Dr. Wiozer Howard nephew of Mrs. Davis, 830 Nebraska avenue. made her a short visit Monday. Mr. Hardin, who has been quite ill at his home. 1208 North Ninth street, is improving nicely. Victory! Victory! Victory! Rally at First A. M. E. church, Sunday, June 26. Are you a part of it? Mrs. Beulah Lasley of the Missouri side, niece of Mr. and Mrs. D. W Carson, visited them Wednesday. Mrs. Flora Brisco of St. Louis, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey avenue. Mr. John Carson and son, Henry, of Lawrence, visited Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Carson, his son, over the week end. Mrs. Bessie Shelton, the daughter of Mrs. Carson, 914 New Jersey, is visiting her mother, who has been quite ill. Mrs. U. S. Rogers, A. T. Marr, Dr. Davis and others returned from the Grand Court at Lincoln, Neb., and reported a successful meeting. Miss Mabel Rollins and Mr. Robert Taylor wre quietly marthis week. They are at home to friends near Fouth street and Everett avenue. We are glad to see Rev. John Richardson back again from his recreation feeling better and ready to resume preaching at Walnut Boulevard Baptist church. Deacons Oliver, Ford, Johnson, Thomas, Jennings, Hulsey and McCombs have carried out their ministerial program very successfully thus far at Metropolitan church. Mr. C. M. Johnson of Omaha, Neb., Past Grand Presiding Prince of Kansas and Nebraska, visited for a short time Mrs. N. P. Powel, 1016 New Jersey avenue, Tuesday of this week. To pass an idea on is to multiply its power. Tell your friends to patronize the union label, card and button. According to the official of the street car company it is a "sick man" and deserves medicine for relief. The unions had a good deal to do with its present ailment. The fact that the officials of the company draw salaries nearly equaling that of the President of the United States may have something to do with it, too. CAN THIS BE TRUE? Washington, June 18.—Twenty-two senators from southern and western states have formed a group to urge the passage of legislation of interest to farmers. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County, Case No. 11136. In the matter of the estate of George Johnson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of George Johnson, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 13th day of June, A.D., 1921. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must presethe same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. F. BRADLEY, JR., Administrator of the Estate of George Johnson, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, June 15, 1921. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 15th day of June, A. D., 1921. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published June 17, 1921) In the matter of the Estate of Elias Fleming, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Elias Flemming, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate-Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 3rd day of June, 1921. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. I. F. BRADLEY. Executer of the last will and testament of Elias Flemming, deceased. (First published June 17. 1921) J. C. BRANCHE & CO Real Estate Insurance Loans Collections FAIRFAX 5315 1314 NORTH FIFTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KANSAS HAIR DRESSER Call to see Mrs. McCoy for good Service All Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable Use Own Preparations Dressmaking a Specialty MRS. W. J. McCOY 2509 NORTH ALLIS AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAS. PHONE FAIRFAX 1282 Tulsa has given the colored people a taste of the methods of the "open shoppers." A few weeks ago there was a plot there, incited by millionaire bankers and oil men, and all of the district inhabited by colored people was burned. Now the chamber of commerce proposes to segregate the colored people on apatch of useless land in West Tulsa and will build them films/cottages, taking their city holdings for the cost of building. This is the personal plan of a coterie of Tulsa bankers who advertised that they would refuse to lend money or to cash checks for any contractor using unions labor. While the "open shop" movement in Tulsa is slowly petering out, it shows what means these people will take to acquire valuable city property owned by the colored people. A few negroes murdered makes no esesual difference to this class of people. A reverend minister, well known and liked in Kansas City, writes to the Star, telling of the fake of the recent "Chinese relief" drive. He characterizes it as a fake, pure and simple. He further asserts that the Chinese themselves are amply able to care for all their own people, and are simply working Americans for a graft. Even at that, if the money was intended as charity, about 12 cents out of every dollar you give really reaches the sufferers. One of the "live wires" of the local chamber of commerce, who bussed himself calling up about the poor Chinks is one of the signers of a published statement wishing to work union or non-union printers 54 hours a week. One hundred men have been put on at the Rock Island shops and about forty at the Missouri Pacific shops in the East Bottoms. So far the Santa Fe seems to be the only road laying off men. The Mexican consul has received orders to send all indifferent greasers back home. Now the United States should enforce the law and keep them there, regardless of the railroads' demands for peon labor. DIRECTORY of the Most Worshipful King Sel- men's Grand Lodge, F. & A. A. York Masons, for the Jurisdiction of Kansas, Nebraska Iowa and So- Dakota: Rev. J. A. Broadnax, W. M. G. M. 2325 Ruby Avenue, Tet. Argt. 1001 Kansas City, Kansas Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M. Kansas City, Kansas Miles L. Newlin, G. J. W., Sioux ralls, So. Dak. Clyde L. Briggs, G. Sec., 612 T street, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treas., Kansas City, Kansas. C. J. Coleman, G. Lecturer, Topeka, Kansas. Chas. Gordon, G. J. Dea., Omaha, Neb. Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex. 2211 Cuming St., Omaha, Neb. Underwood Gaines, G. S. S., Junction City, Kansas. Chas. Lee, G. J. S., Leavenworth, Kansas. T. A. Mozee, G. S. B., Quindaro, Kansas. M. Anderson, G. S. B., Ellsworth, Kansas. Rev. James Reeves, G. Chapain, Eldorado, Kansas. C. J. Goode, G. Marshal, Omaha, Neb. Wm. Cavens, G. P., Manhattan, Kansas. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p. m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1517 Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p.m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1336 Barnett Avenue, T. A. MOZEE, Ecretary, R. F. D. No. 3. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 .Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Fred W. Fitchue P. L. 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I was glad beyond expressing to have heard this wonderful charac- ter. He has been in the world many years, but he keeps up, and his brains are young and active. He is a great reader, and a great scholar. I did not get to pull off any big words to him, for he was a busy man, The next in order was the deliv- ering of the keys, the charter, the seal by Bishop Levi J. Cop- pin; and these things were each placed on a silk pillow carried by the following college presi- dents: G. A. Edwards, of Kit- trell_ college, North Carolina; J. H. Lewis, Morris Brown University, Georgia; S. L. Green, Shorter college, Arkan- ee aC gee oes re ears Ress Be oe “Sees Losey act ee aan HerosRolief Why suffer from nerv- ousness, insomnia, hy- steria, nervous dyspep- sia, nervous prostration or any ailment due to a disordered condition of the nerves? DR. MILES NERVINE will give you prompt and lasting relief. It produces refreshing sleep, builds up the shat- tered nerves and _pro- motes a normal distri- bytion of nerve force. Wour Druggist Sells It, Ask Him. state of Kansas, Wyandotte Coun- ty, ss. No.11120. In ‘the Probate Court of saic County... Inthe matter of the Estate of Sallie Franklin, deceased, Notice is hereby given that letter: testamentary have been granted t the undersigned on the last will anc testament of Sallie Franklin, late o! said County, deceased, by the Hon- orable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 3ist day of May, 1921. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby noti- fied that they must present the same to the undersigned fer alloware: within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. MAMIE BLAND, Executor of the last will and testa- ment of Sallie Fracktin, deceased. Dated May 31, 1921. (First published June 3, 1921.)- sas; J. K. Willams, Paul Quinn college, Texas. I wish you could have come under the drippings of Dr. Gregg and heard that wonder- ful taking your scat addvess. They called it an inaugural ad- dress, full of diction, common sense and as eloquent as them made by them fellows way back yonder in other days. Such as Daniel Webster woud have made, I just listened and lis- tened until I could not listen any more God save Gregg. We moved along until the last day and that was some pumpkins. I did not have filfty cents to go to the banquet, so I just had to keep my little feet from under that table and had a regular supper. But just to see the people by the thousands coming to sce the last of that, and many wanted to see the new president and see that class of 127 from the various de- partments get their goat skins or some other kind. They graduate, The address was delivered by Dr, E. H. Lindley, chancellor of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. It was an address for which you may take my word. He must have been one of the men who invented making speeches. I could imagine that I was listen- ing to Paul, especially when he was talking before Agrippa. The people sat eager to catch every word he said. I then saw class after class march up and get their papers, Some ‘had degrees conferred on them, and others just got plain papers. The degree men hed some kind of something placed on them. I leoked and then I saw another class of men who had made distinction in life valk up and get degrees. For “nstance the degree of Doctor of Law. and in this class were Dr. E. M. Lindley, the man wo made the address; Bishop A. J. Carey, of Chicago, and Presi- dent C. B. King, of Liberia. West Africa. The degrce of Master of Arts was conferred on Prof. Aaron E, Malone, Sher- man Hunnicutt of Centralia, Tll., and I am about to forget te tell you that Dr. Frank W. Johnson, of Cincinnati, got that Doctor of Law degree. There are a few more preach- ers who will be Doctor of Divin- “ty in the future, whether they reach any better or not. They ave Revs. John H. Lewis, John M. Wheeler, Robert J. Robin- son, William D. Shannon and William H. Jones. I felt like T wanted to have me on one of thm black things like thev had on, but I will have to abide my time and go to school and get a little more in my big head. I must ‘have more rooms occu- pied. Thus ended it. It was a_pleasure to see Prof. Aaron E. Malone honored for he won his through schol- arship and otherwise. He is a man who has devoted his time to reading and taking in infor- mation and imparting it to oth- ers. Right by his side is to be found his scholarly wife. Mrs. Annie E. Malone, founder of Poro college. It was my pleasure to come in touch with C. C. Jenkins, the THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORED PEOPLE THE WONDERFUL FRUIT BELT OF MICHI@AN WE SELL ON EASY TERMS CALL AT OUR OFFICE WRITE US A LETTER RING BELL PHONE FAIRFAX 5315 HOMESTEAD DEVELOPMENT ASSN, 1314 N. Fifth St. JRANSAS CITY, KANSAS Meee ere eee eee rece ecrcece reset nNTtU - ROBINSON ‘LAUNDRY : : APRON, TOWEL AND COAT SUPPLY | DAILY SERVICE << | PROMPT AND EFFICIENT ‘Phone Fairfax 2755 : : Kansas City, Me. : evriaanrrannanasareernegeenenanunneegeayneneeenensnecareenrcrneceaserereyyuevereenenrereTrs = a Radiant Home Pipeless Furnace _easeg experiment: See — e the Freie Famace i now @aper past, and it is an absolute fact that they will heat your home —-27 SENS; better and with less fuel. eA aoeNG We have prices that will suit Sank y ncke a is en Pb ie] ive oad aes on your ripe 2) : a Jeb. sr ne ae BATHURST STOVE aa) Ry ea et & HARDWARE CO. een ‘ . Fairfax 1806 eee Drexel 1167 é ei a 514 Minnesota Avenue Sat ME PETE. HAD TO DO SOME MIGHTY QUICK THINKING }secretary of Wilberforce, and believe ‘me he is an important as well as a busy man. He pre- | pared himself before he hitched Up. Finished the business course at Wilberforce then got a }touch which completed him at the Bryant & Stratton Business allege in Chicago. Worked for the government, accepted a po- sition as private secretary to President Scarborough, and from there was _ elected secre- tary of the institution. He is doing his work well. | I am sure that you have heard of the Commercial de- ‘partment of Wilberforce Uni- versity. It is under Prof. Chas. S. Smith who is assisted by Prof. Chas, Points, Jr., and Miss Jessie Smith. He took charge of the department in its infan- cy, for it had only 20 students 18 years ago and now they had 143 and 40 graduatés this year, It is up to right now, and turning out efficient young men ‘and women. It was my pleasure to mingle with all them big educated peo- ple, and had the opportunity of meeting the trustees of the “school. the teachers and others. I met Dr. G. A, Edwards, presi- dent of Kittrell college and a man of influence and ability. He 1s what I call a combination man. I did not have much to say when I was around so much beains, but would say now and then, “Praise the Lord.’ I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop and get ready to go to Chicago and Kansas City. I will be in Kansas City, when yout read this letter. God bless you and others. I will have senw- | thing to say another time. | J. O. MIDNIGHT. A Fowler Packing company execu- tive is said to be authority for the ‘Statement thut he avants somethisg to turn “up whereby he can get an excuse to do away with some of the older men, as they haven't the “pea” they had fifteen or twenty years ajo. The theory of open covenants, so midely proclaimed in the closing days of the world war, was rejected by the senate rules committee. The occa- sion was Senator Harrison's resolu- ion that treaties and nominations be considered in open session, except by a two-thirds vote of the senate. It is very hard to make friends with a man who counts every other man in the world, including most of his family, his enemies. A man with very few or no friends would better be dead. New York, June 18.—Profits of $8.68 a share for its common stock- holders for the year ended March 31, last, is announced by tbe Westing- hovse Electric and Manufacturing company. Theze profits total $12,- 297,640, after all charges and pre- ferred dividends on bonds were met, and after $5,315,196 were set aside for depreciation and am additional $5,000,000 set aside to cover unfore- seen shrinkage in the value of the property. Despite these vast (sums, hvhich were tucked away im special funds, there still remained a clear profit of more than 12,000,000. _ ASSOCIATION PARK KANSAS CITY MONARCHS. VS. , - Cotumsus Bucxeves STARTING SATURDAY ‘ JUNE 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 . Double Header Sunday Tuesday Ladies Free | CHEER-U MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Inc J. S. 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PLUMBING, GAS FITTING AND ELECTRIG REPAIRING Also PAINTING, PAPER HANGING and CARPENTER WORK. PHONE BARLOW YOUR TROUBLES FIFIELD 4484-R RESIDENCE, 326 PARALLEL, AVE, ~ GURED HER FITS annnomn ae Mrs. Paul Grem, residing at 916 Fourth Street. Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave out the following tatement: “I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine Cid ménogood. It seemed that I was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured a péepara- tion thet cured me sound and well. Over ten years have passed, and tke attacks have not re- turned. I wish everyone who roffers from this terrible disease would write 2. F N. Leven, 184 Isard Avenue, Miwaukee, Wr., ated ask sor a bott’e of the came hind of medicine which he care me. Heb.s generously provi. dt sene i pote paid, frcv, to anyone who writes bim.”—Aay, 20th CENTURY woot. WATCH $235 $238 ASSN Wg a. Fase bes oS d ©.0.D. ~SS ntosat “SEL re meh wos egpeneee eet Paes BEBE SEE et ee Egat ctte abaes a eae apgt Mie event fre ate ence Neo Wane EO BaD eee e iunate Ry KEN KLING PAGE FOUR ——EEEEeeeE A RESUME OF EXISTING CONDITIONS IN TULSA SEO, Mt ee. cae ep ee churches had their first story completed and money in the bank for the superstructure. There were four well equipped drug stores many grocery stores; Elliott & Hooker, men’s and women’s furnishing store carried as high a grade of goods as any in the city; two fine ho- tels accommodated the travel- ing public; Welcome grocery was a model, modern barber shops and two shoe shops with uptodate machinery. Dreamland theatre catered to the pleasure and entertanment of the people. The physicians were equipping themselves with all the modern apparatus required to alleviate human suflering. Young men as dentists had invested heavily in preparing to take care of the distressed in their line. Women had invested in beauty parlors and dressmakng establishments. Cafes were prepared to feed sat- isfactorily the many patrons. In fact the people were so indus- trious and put in so much time at work that they did not pre- pare their food at home but patronized the cafes. Four up- holstered jitney busses carried the people from their homes to their work. An undertaking e+ tablishfaent equipped with cas- kets ranging from $50 to $1000, wall for the accommodaton of the colored people. A $10,000 lim- ousine for the accommodation of the bereaved families was the latest addition. The Tulsa colored people in every sense of the wofd were building a modern, up-to-date business city. They were constantly handi- capped as to public utilities, which were managed and con- trolled by the white man. They constantly prayed him to extend and furnish the same. Procras- tination, ,political promises and hope deferred was he final re- sult. The colored section of Tulsa was insufficiently lighted. And if evil. did hold sway and the bad Negro did exist he had the cover of a neglected city darkness in which to ply his evi trade. ‘They have cried “Let tnere be light” and there was nc light. The kerosene lamp, the tallow dip or darkness prevaile¢ in their city. In Tulsa whit night had been turned into day ‘The unsanitary condition, thé surface tub-toilets, the stenct therefrom increased the won der that the health of the com munity was as good as it was The colored man of Tuls: built his home not upon sand aut upon an exceedingly grea' faith, for when fire does breal out all he can do is to stand by and see all his earthly posses sions go down in ashes. Wate! protection was insufficient. In spite of all the physica and mental handicaps he ha: wrought well, and though a par of his city lies in ashes, the car penter’s hammer is heard anc new lumber in the form of : house flares up in every direc tion. The Tulsa attitude of th black man is to build and re ‘build. "fhe Young Men’s Christian Association was the latest addi tion to civic betterment. Thi: is an inspiring chapter in thi city’s history. Conscious of the unwhole some moral trend of the life 0 the young people, a few activ wide awake, progressive citi zens, on their own initiative anc the friendly counsel and co-op eration of that fine Christiar gentleman, Mr. C. E. Buckner general secretary of the Tuls: “Y” set about the organizatior of the Hunton Branch Y.M.C.A ‘They raised their own budge of $3,012 for the first year’ work. The central association stood ready to furnish $1,000 o: it, but the board of manager: Sat ae Ra Beak siete i ne BB experts in their line, Carried on a three-day session in the col- ored community of Tulsa, They touched and stimulated the church school, civic and home life of the people in a most en- couraging manner It gave our people a new hold on the cheer- ing possibilities of life. The workers were pleasantly infor- med as to the inner life and cravings of the colored people. The latter did not know that white people could be so kind, helpful and interested in their personal problems. The insti- tute cost $1,000. The people thought it worth many times the cost. These are some of the new ev- idences of the attitude of mind developing in Tulsa’s colored citizens. 2 Just another fact showing the desire for civic improye- ment wholesome ideals and bet- ter things for Tulsa. Just a week before the riot, the board of managers of Hun- ton Branch Y. M. C. A., togeth- er with the mayor and_ city commissioners invited _Presi- cent King of the Republic of Liberia to: be Tulsa’s guest. President King accepted. - _ This would have heartened the colored citizens of Oklaho- ma to make more of their oppor- tunities. The $1,000 cost to the colored citizens of Tulsa for this visit of President King and his was delivered. The houses of Tulsa’s colored citizens ranged from the tempo- rary floorless box house to mod- ernly equipped ones of the lat- est and best interior and exter- ior furnishings. This, in brief, and in brief only, for much can be said of the high hopes and aims of the colored citizens of Tulsa. This is the Tulsa that I left on the night of the 26th of May 1921. And the Tulsa that I found on my return the 4th of June What a contrast! Tulsa had turned a page t vin parallel with the Huns anc Goths—vanaals of Europ2 o1 the Indians in Custers las\ charge. An awkward colored boy steps on the toe of a white ele vator girl—she stops him— retort discourteous on his par’ —arrested on the charge of as sault and battery—newspape! omits “and battery’ — publi thinks rape — threatening; ‘'sroups of whites gather abou' jail—colored men fearing th '| usual*happening, gather to pre ‘|vent a lynching—a careless | reckless show—and the re | straints of civilization ar | thrown aside and men becam ‘| brutish beasts. | The boy ought to have apolo gized. The girl ought to hav "| recognized the accident. Th paper ought not to have garbl ed the story with false empha '|sis. White men ought not t '}have gathered about the jai ‘| They should be willing to le the law have the right of way The colored men ought t '| have trusted those whose swor1 "| duty it was to protect the pris ‘| oner. '| A cordon of police could hav surrounded the first group: | white and black. But these ar -| sad words “It might have been. | But nothing that happened cai | justify the driving of twelv thousand innocent _ sleepin; | colored venple, clad in thei night clothes, out into th | streets, marched to conventior | hall and elsewhere, then loot || vob and steal the hard. labori ‘|ous earnings of a strugglin | people, handicapped at best. | I have worked ten months ‘| with these people. I have ha '|a deep sympathy for them it | their struggle against grea ‘| odds. -| Loot —“*thevy backed sut THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE compelled even the white’people to give up and send to the fair grounds those whom they had befriended. Kind offers were Hovarted by the police regula- ‘ion. With homes looted, homes and stores: burned to ashes, with the sick, aged and en- feebled carried out or left to perish in the flames; mothers giving birth to children in the open, herded, corralled and guarded like prisoners of war, and before the smoke of a thousand homes had blown away the trembling, homeless learn that the city fathers have passed an ordinance “making it forever impossible for them in this destitute condition to go back and rebuild on their own home place. ; _ While their hearts are bleed- ing, their homes and all the re- lics that make the memory of life’s past sustain, with shock- ing realization that their fami- lies ave broke nand scattered and fearing that they may be slain by the cruel bullet of the mob, with trembly, weak, tired, hungry and hungerless bodies, compelled to be in the stalls of the fair grounds under a heavy, cruel guard of home-guards— guards who greet them with harsh orders and vulgar lan— guage—while suffering all this and more, the mayor and com- missioners, the Real Estate Ex- change, the Welfare Board are like those who crucified Christ, casting lots for the Negro’s hard-earned land. Ah! if they would only stop and think how long it required those poor struggling people to own that little portion of earth! Yet by every method known and being discovered by the combined trained minds of the best legal talent that the city and state affords, not one loop hole is being left through which or by means of which the col- ored citizen can ever again re- build on his own land. We appeal to the conscience and good judgment of the American people, where is the line separating the lower ele. ment that cleared the way and the higher element that sat at noon luncheon under the cool of the clectric fans and care- fully and judiciously planned that this “never again would be a Negro section.” And immediately proceedec to publish without the owner's consent or offering a cent: “Wanted, Wholesale House: in Tulsa.” “New Walfare Committee it active campaign to Better City.’ “Through the yeconstructor committee appointed by th mayor and city commissioner: Tuesday (June 14), Tulsa ex tefids a welcoming hand t | wholesale houses and industria plants which are to be locate | on the trackage property in Lit tle Africa swept by fire anc | which is now within the cit; | fire limits restricted to the erec tion of fire-resisting buildings’ “The committee also expressec a sentiment in favor of using pert of the burned area for : | uiien station whenever such ¢ qeeject is ready for considera tion by the railroads enterins | Tulsa.”—Tulsa World, June 15 1921. | Think of it! A union statior where the races of men_ pas through, built upon th- bloo stained soil of the Negros’ mrop erty. What an approach t to Tulsa! What a gatewry t the “Magic City of the Grea’ | Southwest.” A symbol of greec and blood!! « And added to that anguish o soul comes quick and fact th police regulation that all Ne grees to have the freedom o Tulsa’s streets must wear ¢ Jdeorsen tac statins age. resi tion. Those who were privi- leged to return to their homes found their contents gone or ‘mutilated. Everything from a shoe a piano to an automobile was found in the homes of white folks, I left a happy, hopeful, pro- gressive people; I found a crushed, humiliated. discourag- ed humanity. I left a praying people; I found them wondering if God is just. I left a Young Men’s Christian Association with bright and promisiny prospects, just ready to jump into a $150,000 building cam- paign; I found a budget de- stroyed, 1esources consumed 3 board of managers in despair. Tulsa lias destroyed the homes, taken the lives and maimed the bodies of the best friend the white man has in America; yea, the world. Theve is no man in the world that has stood by and wil: stand by the white man like the Necro. There is no justification for the whoesale destruction of property and resources of the thousands of innocent, law abid- ing, home building Negroes. We de not condone the wrong deeds of the bad Negro. We deplore his existence. We pray the co- operative influences of all peo- ple to help reform or restrain him as well as his co-partners in white. We find it difficult to reach him, They clash. You and we are thrown into a whirlpool of human rage. We who emerge with bloody bruised bodies, and the savings and buildings of a life- time smouldering in ashes must face each other and realize how trivial and avoidable the cause and how deplorable and lasting the results. Is the spirit of America dead? Shall the color of a man’s skin be the symbol for adverse sentiment? Mine is a Christian program. Am thoroughly convinced that an active wide-awake Christian- ity will cure this human ill, There come times in a Chris- tian program when it becomes necessary to‘ “drive out the money changers” and land graf- ters. j. Unhappily Tulsa has worked into that stage. Tulsa is not all bad. There are good citizens in Tulsa. They, as much as any, deplore the plot that will not out. We need a nearer approach to | the nvineiples and teaching o! the Golden Rule. The hammer | and claw, pistol and gun, create hate. And hate hurries us or | to destruction. ‘| There is no place in a Chris: |tian program for hate. | Let’s make America safe for | her own citizens and courteous .| to others. } G. A. GREGG, |; Executive Secretary Huntor || Branch, Young Men’s Chris: _, tian Association. Dr. G. E. 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