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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. XII No. 52 M. H. DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER Wichita, Kansas. Prominent Kansas Mason, who received the distinguished honor of election to active membership in the Supreme Grand Council of Scottish Lite Masons at its meeting in Philadelphia, Penn., the first of the week. Dr. Miller was re-appointed Deputy for the State of Kansas and given the most hearty assurance of the support of the Supreme Commander and the Council in his splendid efforts for substantial development of the order. Prominent Lawyer, Statesman and Consul General Passes Away Hon. C. L. Maxwell, Xenia, Ohlo, uncle of Mrs. Dr. Frank O'Hara Miller of Wichita, Kansas, died at his home in Xenia, Monday, May 10th. Mr. Maxwell was a prominent lawyer and statesman for many years past and was honored by the national government under the administrations of Presidents Harrison, Cleveland and McKinley, by appointment as Consul General to Santa Domingo, which office he filled with honor for twelve years. He was a graduate of Wilberforce University and the Ohio State University, probably the first Negro to receive the degree of A. L. B. from the last named institution. He was a unique example of the ability of his Negro to achieve success, both as a lawyer and statesman. The funeral services were conducted from the St. John A. M. F. Church of his home town, in which he had seen many years of active service and devotion. Thursday, May 13th, and distinguished citizens of both races gathered to pay tribute of respect to this man of action. Dr. F. O. Miller, the husband of his niece, stopped over from the meeting of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons, held in Philadelphia, Penn., to attend the funeral services. Newton, Kansas Miss Susie Waylon, of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. McKinley Swindall of Newton were quietly married at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swindall, Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Carter, pastor of Ninth St. Baptist Church. They reside at the home of the parents for the present. We wish for them a happy wedded life. The guests were Rev. and Mrs. Enyard, Mr. Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Holt, Mrs. John Jackson and daughter, Faye. Refreshments were served. We were very sorry that our pastor was ill Sunday and was unable to preach. But we were glad to have his presence with us. A program was rendered Sunday evening by the B. Y.-P. U. and Mission Circle, and was in keeping with Mothers' Day, the program was as follows: Reading—Majorie Gentry Duett—Mrs. Moffett and Garrett Instrumental Sole—Miss Mercomes Paper—Mrs. Mercomes Solo—Mrs. Faulkner Paper, on Mother—Mrs. Gentry Reading—Mrs. Henderson Solo—Mrs. Faulkner A short talk by Mr. Smith of Wichita. A very interesting talk by Mrs. Chas. Chiles and an instrumental solo in compliment to her mother. Last, but not least, a very inspiring talk by our own Mrs. F. C. Chiles, who is now making her home in Wichita. We are aloft to give her up, but hav the pleasure of seeing her once in a while. We were certainly glad to see so many visitors out Sunday morning and evening.' The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Gentry, Thursday. Work is progressing nicely on the basement of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Enyard and congregation will soon be installed therein. Mrs. Sarah A. Osborn, mother of Mrs. William Webb, left Saturday for her home in St. Louis, Mo. She spent the winter here. Don't forget the play, "The Post Mistress," giver on the 20th, by Club No. 6. The picnic which was to be given by Club No. 9 has been called off. by Club No. 9 has been called off. We wish to correct a statement in reporting our last rally. Club No. 6 reported $292.00, we forgot to add that the congregation made out the required amount to make $300. So please count and see if that is correct. Too, we have on another drive that will close on the 20th, of June, so come over and help us. Club No. B is still on the line, so if you want to help or donate. Call 1286. No. 4 will give a "Way-Way party" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Linley, on the 17th of May. For information: ask Rev. Gentry, as he is captain of this club. No. 1 will give a Play and a drill on the 27th of May. Mesdames Liggens and Garrett are directors. Mrs. A. L. Ford is having the pleasure of a visit with her sister, Mrs. R. C. Jackson, of St. Louis, Mo. The N. U. G. Club met with Mrs. Houston, at the C. M. E. Church Parsonage. The roll call was responded to with miscellaneous quotations. The guests were Mrs. Linley Jackson, of St. Louis, and Miss Waylon, of Chicago, Mrs. Faulkner and little Louise Merideth. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames Linley and Henderson. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. S. Dickerson. Mr. Jackson Roach and Miss Ada Minor were quietly married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Enyard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Enyard. Mr. Roach has a home already prepared for his bride at 212 F. 11th St. Those on the sick list are Mrs. M. M. Younger, Mrs. E. H. Butler, Mrs. Isam Slaughter, Mr. J. H. Griffin and Rudolph Wadlington. We wish to extend tto our friends and co-worker, Mrs. Kittle McDonald, our deepest sympathy in the loss of her sister. We can only bow our heads and says "Thy will be done." Call 1286 when you have news. Mrs. Jno. Jackson, Reporter, Oklahoma City, Okla. Just returned from the Foreign Mission Convention, where one of the greatest sessions ever known in the State of Oklahoma was held. Everything worked like clock work in this great meeting, of which Rev. J. D. Provo, was re-elected, as President for the ensuing year. The bars of prejudice were let down here in Oklahoma City, a few days ago, and 4 colored men were put on the Federal Grand Jury. Mr. E. Walker of 903 W. Chickasaw St., was the last colored man that served on the Grand Jury, and that was 20 years ago, he said. Dr. G. W. Kirkland of 218 W. Choctaw St., left for Newton, Kansas, where he went for the Rev, Gentry and his people. We wish for Dr. Kirkland, a pleasant trip. Rev. G. W. Hester, of Marietta, Okla., preached for the people of the Wichita, Kansas, Friday, May 14, 1920 Calvary Baptist Church of this city The Bible Band convened Scr last Sunday. evening at 6:00 p. m. and is da Rev. C. A. Hamilton, the eminent Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, on Friaco St., left for the country on the 9th, where he goes to get in trim for a big battle against sin and evil. Jack Johnson and Jess Willard have nothing on Rev. Hamilton, when it comes to training to fight." "I am going out to plow, chop wood and do chores around the farm for several days," he said, "What are you going to do the training for," the writer inquired, "Well doc, I am getting ready for a big royal battle with the Devil and his host of angels, therefore I take thi smethod to whip him. Dr. E. V. Vanhorn- is conducting a revival for Rev. B. J. Ashley, this week at Shiloh Baptist Church. We hope for them a great success in this meeting, for Dr. Vanhorn is indeed a gospel minister. Sunday, May 9th, was a great day for Tabernacle Baptist Church, of which Dr. E. W. Perry is Pastor. There were ten accessions to the Church, out of this number, eight were for baptism, and these were baptized Sunday night. The collection for the day was, $163.00. Dr. D. W. Hill, pastor of St. John Baptist Church, made a flying trip to Wynniwood, Sunday, May 9th, where he was invited to preach the Annual Sermon for the Odd Fellows. Dr. Hill reports a pleasant trip. With reference to Rev. C. A. Hamilton's training course he is taking this week, he is planning to put on a big revival next Sunday at his Church on Frisco St., and he extends everybody a cordial invitation. Sunday was a high day at the Shiloh Baptist Church, of which Rev. B. J. Ashley, is pastor. Pastor Ashley chose for a text, Luke 19:21. Subject: "The Diligent Rewarded, and the Slothful Punished." Services were fine throughout the entire day. Collection $20.00 Rev. J. H. Grimite, Pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, reports an excellent service for Sunday. His subject: "The minister is God's fisherman." Text Matt. 4:19. "Follow me and I will make you fishermen of men." Everyone went away rejoicing over the gospel feast given them by Pastor Grimite. Collection for the day $12.00. Reporter VALLFY VIEW NEWS NOTES It has been some time since we have said anything about our B. Y. P. U. and Sunday-school. They are alive, under the leadership of Bro. A. B. Redditt and Sister Nellie Mitchell. We have B. Y. P. U. every fourth Sunday. The death angel visited the home of Sister Sallie Moore, and called Bro. Bob Moore, her husband from labor to reward. It was our loss, but Heaven's gain. Sleep on Bro. Moore, we will meet you in mid-air. We had a nice concert, we had dinner spread, and everyone had a nice time. Our teacher tries her best to teach us more and more every day. She aught us more than our books, she taught us common sense. May God bless you for the good cause. LILLIAN VISOR, Reporter. Kansas City Notes The Church of the Living God (C. W. F. F.) 337 Oakland Avenue, Rev. J. A. Cook, Pastor. On last Sunday, we had a pleasant day and everybody seemed to have enjoyed it. The Sunday-school was filled with brilliant scholars, and everything was carried out nicely. Quite a few visitors were present. At 11:15, Rev. John Fair preached a powerful sermon, he took for his text, St. Luke 15:18. He was followed by Elder B. M. Campbell, and he said many wonderful things on the doctrine. Elder Campbell has gained many in his 10 days' revival, which started May 2nd. Immediately after the 11:00 o'clock service, baptizing took place, Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey conducted the baptizing. The Bible Band convened Sonday evening at 6:00 p. m., and is doing remarkably well. At 8:15 Elder A. E. Galvin preached a wonderful sermon and many were made to rejoice. He was followed by Elder B. M. Campbell, and he made things so plain on the doctrine, that anyone can clearly understand. After the preaching service was over, a nice collection was lifted. Afterwhich Deacon McLaurence and others brought forward the candidates for the Lord's Supper, afterwhich Foot-washing took place, according to Christ's word, St. John 13th chapter. Rev. Moses Williams, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church invited Elder B. M. Campbell to remain in K. C. K., to preach for him, as his apointment was out to begin his revival in Omaha, Neb., on May 10th, he could not accept his appointment with Elder Williams. The members on the sick list are improving and doing nicely. The Lambright Coal and Fuel Co., of this City is doing a great business, selling shares at $5.00 pe share. If you want an incmoe every six months you had better get in on the ground floor. W. C. Arch can furnish you with all information, and also write you shares. For full information, write W. C. Arch, 709 New Jersey Avenue, K. C. K. Sister Worthy, of 830 Everett, left last Saturday for Little Rock, Ark., to visit relatives and friends. Mr. W. B. Arch's wife and son of Waterloo, Iowa, are here visiting his brother, W. C. Arch. All are welcome at the service at any time, at 337 Oakland Avenue. W. C. ARCH. 709 New Jersey, Ave. K. C. K. It is Your Duty, It is God's Cause Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, Cor Sec Rev. J. C. Rogers, Moderator. Why the Name of Douglass for the Hall of Fame New York, N. Y., May 14. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People thru its Board of Directors, has officially endorsed the nomination of Frederick Douglass to the electors who are to decide upon candidates for the Hall of Fame of New York University. The Association summarizes the qualifications of Douglass as follows: Frederick Douglass was born a slave. He achieved his own freedom and education and became a notable public character. He served as a living example of the injustice of slavery and as such gave inpetus to the anti-slavery movement. He was a great and effective leader of the Abolitionists and marshalled the free Negroes as their helpers. He was the prime mover in recruiting Negro troops for the war when the nation doubted their worth and did not want them and when the Negroes persisted in offering their service. He became the greatest and most inspiring leader of the million of freed men and represented them with dignity and success. He was until his death interested in all forward movements, and was an early advocate of woman suffrage. He founded a family which still lives and serves, one grandson being a violinist of repute. He was in the great word of the poet "the noblest slave that ever God set free" Grandma Fountaine Celebrated Her 122d Birthday, Friday, May 7th. Grandma Clara Fountaine is said to be the oldest woman west of the Mississippi River, and possibly the oldest woman in the United States celebrated her one hundred and twenty-second birthday last Friday. Mrs. Fountaine is the mother of Dr. Nelson Briley, father Dr. N. D. Briley, well known resident of this city. Cecil O. and Raymon H. Briley are her great grandchildren. Grandma Fountaine is formerly of Hastling, Neb., but now of Wichita. Colored Labor Remarkable When Treated Rightly Hampton, Va., May 14. Homer L. Ferguson, president of the Newport News Ship building and Dry Dock Co., who is also a trustee of Hampton University, declared in a recent speech here, "that colored labor is remarkably like any other kind of labor if given sympathetic and honest treatment. It saves its money in about the same proportion as other people. The difference in halts between the races as to thrift is not nearly so great as you are sometimes told. The great advantage of the colored men is their desire to own a piece of ground. Those who own ground make for the safety of our institutions and our Republic. Leaders you should be. Leaders you will be. Remember you must lead, because you have acquired and pursued the art of thinking. It is important to lead in the art of working and in the art of doing, in industry, and promptness, and in standing by the job and being steadfast—not being put aside by little difficulties. I have the greatest confidence in the future of the colored race." An Appeal for a Worthy Cause Orange, N. J., May 14. - Rev. Chas. T. Walkley, rector of the Grace Episcopal Church, has issued an appeal in behalf of St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School. For thirty eight years, Rev. J. S. Russell founder and head of the school, and archedeacon for colored work in the diocese, has supervised its instruction and work and served the community. The school trains its students of both sexes along moral and religious lines and in the principles of citizenship. A Mild Sensation, But Truth Revealed New York, N. Y. May 14.—A young colored ex-officer of the A. E. F., created a mild sensation by a letter that appeared in the Evening Telegram. His name is withheld from publication. The letter reads: "A meeting held at Atlantic City recently brings my attention to certain marks by the United States Chamber of Commerce which is a slur on the United States Uniform. It was said former colored soldiers from the South getting a bonus would cause them to go into idleness. I think the colored soldiers showed his wares. I believe any man with an honorable discharge from service, regardless of color or rank, should be given a bonus. It's a well and good to hear men sitting at tables, discussing matters. Where were they? In service are at home reading about our brave boys? Now they fear they might be taxed a few dollars which they made during war times. Any one that begrudges any former service man the bonus is a poor Ameri can." An Enjoyable Social Affair Last Thursday night was a night of pleasure and happiness, when the Rex Club tried itself. All who attended the entertainment given at the Masonic Hall were compelled to enjoy themselves, for it was the swellest entertainment ever given in our city. The hinges of success of the entertainment were enthralled around Mr. J. W. Wilson, formerly of California and Mr. Robert Johnson of this city. Ignorance Knows no Color And Is No Respector of Race In a letter to Senator Reverdy Johnson, dated April 14, 1865, President Millard Fillmore expresses profound apprehension that a dreadful "race problem" was impending. "What is to be done with the 4,000,000 of ignorant, helpless blacks?" he asked. "I suppose a large portion of them are wholly incapable of providing for themselves, and too indolent, without compulsion to make effort. Are they to fill our poor houses as paupers or our penitentiaries as criminals?" All of which goes to show that Mr. Fillmore was woefully ignorant of the African" character, even as a slave. But aside from that fact his letter proves that he was almost criminally ignorant of the impelling economic forces which had been at work—in the person of the slave—making it possible for the American Experiment to get on its social and economic feet. It is true that a considerable number among us are too lazy to work; and it is also true that too many of us help fill the penitentiaries. But the general charge that we are indolent and criminal is stated without a due regard for the very important economic, social and industrial parts we have played in the life of the Republic. Anyhow, we can console ourselves with the fact that ignorance has no color, and apparently has a deep rooted contempt for race. Asheville, N. C., May 14. The colored waiter is coming into fashion again in this city Colored waiters are now being used in the leading restaurants being the first to return to their use. An interesting phase of the situation is that the white waiters are not trying to break away from the colored men, but are working side by side with them. If the experiment proves a success other cafes in the city will adopt the plan, it is said Where the Color Line Was Forgotten Rochester, N. Y., May 14, - In an address delivered before the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Edna Cook, a Secretary of the Y W C. A., said that the work among colored women was being made a big success by her organization. From a beginning of nine paid workers the Association is now employing 125. The "color line" bar set up by the graduating class of the Girl's High School against the colored members was dropped and the colored girls and their escorts were among those present at the "Annual Promenade" at the Hotel Margaret last Tuesday night. The colored girls and their guests were dressed so becomingly and danced so well that their color was forgotten. Colored Women Fight H C. L. Greensboro, N. C., May 14. The colored women of Greensboro, are making a determined fight against the high cost of living. They have employed an expert of the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York and have organized a baking school which meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. They expect to reduce the high cost by one-half. Negroes Outstripping Whites of their Section in Educational Work Montgomery, Ala., May 14. Colored teachers are outstripping white teachers in this state. At least, that is the conclusion reached by Dr. N. R. Baker, a county superintendent who lives in this city. Dr. Baker has disclosed the fact that there were eighty white teachers and one hundred colored teachers who stood for the recent examinations. "I wonder," said the Doctor, "if the white people know that there is more interest being shown among the colored people in school work than there is among the whites. This condition, continues the Doctor, "cannot continue without danger to our civilization. The colored race is furnishing all the teachers needed for themselves and are improving their school work steadily. The whites are neglecting themselves in this particular." Industrial Home for Negro Girls Wilmington, Del, May-An Industrial Home for Colored Girls will be established in this city by the local Colored Women's Clubs. Plans for the conduct of a series of donation days have been completed and a committee has been pointed to arrange for the purchase of a building to be used for the work. Native Abyssinian go to Take up Work in Homeland Grand Rapids, Mich., May Jonas Freeman, an Abyssinian who has been employed at the Peninsular Club in a menial po- sition, has decided to return to his native home to impart to his countrymen, some of the Knowledge he has acquired during his stay in this country. He was brought to this country by missionaries. He has applied for his passport and leaves for his original home some time this fall. Louisville, Ky., May 14-Judge Charles T. Ray sustained a motion for a writ of Habeus Corpus last week and released Nelson Cunningham, who was wanted in Atlanta, Ga Judge Ray held that a warrant for the arrest of a ugitivo from justice from another state cannot be issued by anyone but the Governor of the State. Moonshiners .Captured Memphis, Tenn., May 14 — Detectives arrested five colored men and seized a fifty two gallon barrel of whiskey last Wednesday night. Later they arrested Bill (Kid) Smith a local colored prize fighter as the brains of the burglarizing whisky combine. Representative Meeting Of Medical Men Tuskegee Institute, Ala., May 14, The States of Georgia. Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi, Ohio, W. Virginia, North Carolina, and New York were represented at the Third Annual session of the John A. Andrew Clinical Society which closed here last week. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Alabama Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association. Morris Brown University a Typical Race Institution Atlanta, Ga. May 14 -About $15,000 were raised at the recent meeting of the Trustees of Morris Brown University. Bishop J. S. Flipper presided at the meeting. He delivered an address in the course of which he said, "The Morris Brown University is the largest educational institution owned and controlled by the race in this country. It is worth nearly $1,000,000." Atlanta. Ga, May 14. - Morris Brown University held its Commencement exercises last week in the Bethel A. M. E. Church. Ninty-three graduated from the various departments. David T. Howard, R. H. Singleton, L. A. Townsley, W. A. Fountain, S. S. Morris, E C. Hames, B. F. Cooper., distributed the prizes and certificates to the class. Would-Be Governor Opposes Woman Suffrage Charlotta, N. C., May 14. Cameron Morrison, the democratic candidate for Governor, announced himself as being bitterly opposed to woman suffrage. "Although whipped on this question before the recent convention he declared, "I will still fight against illiterate Negro women of North Carolina to stand together and keep the Negro women from voting." Armory for "Buffaloes" New York, N. Y., May 14--At a mass meeting of the colored people in the district of Harlem, Mayor Hyland declared himself to be in favor of the erection of an Armory for the celebrated "Buffaloes" the 15th Regiment of this city, last week. He advocated the collection of funds for this purpose. Turns Table on Lily Whites Richmond, Va., May 14.--Six . BARBER SHOP AND BATH IN CONNECTION The Only Colored Barber Shop in Town with Electric Clippers. We Render First Class Service, and rates are reasonable. G. W. CHAMBERS, Prop. 9 D. Avenue LAWTON, OKLA. COLEMAN'S TAXI SERVICE Quick Messengers AND Employment Agency CALL MARKET 1094 Stand 533 N. Main St. hundred colored Republicans turned the tables on the "Lily Whites" by constituting themselves a "regular" convention and electing a full state of delegates to the Chicago convention. The delegates chosen are: at large-J. R. Pollard. C. C. Summervill, P. A. Scott, Alternates at large-M. T. Newsome, W. W. Foreman, A. R Johnson and S. W Chavis. Electors at large chosen are P. B Young and H. B. Fields. Negro Candidate for Governor of Arkansas Little Rock, Ark., May 14.—J. H. Blunt of this city has been nominated by the colored Republicans of the State for Governor. The nomination came to him after the colored voters had bolted the "regular" convention where only white men were seated as delegates. Blunt declares he will make an active campaign and thus show to the country at large, that the colored Republicans are the only Bona fide members of the organization in the State of Arkansas. He is the first colored man in the history of the State to run for governor. His chances for election are not flattering. May Day Festival Houston, Texas, May 14. The program for the colored students May Day Festival, has been announced. The exercises will be held under the direction of committees from the High School, Y. M. C. A. and the Victory Club. Negro Bishops for Negro Churches Des Moines, Ia, May 14.-W. W. Lucas, lay delegate from Mississippi startled the M. E. General Conference by declaring that "White bishops are not able adequately to administer affairs for the 350,000 Methodist members of the African Methodist Church" Delegate Lucas then presented a resolution calling for the election of colored bishops to have jurisdiction over Negro churches. In the course of a long speech that Mr. Lucas said in part: "We want a chance to do a man's job in a man's way. The future of the Negro members of the Methodist Church lies either in or out of that church. If we are to stay in, give us our rights; if we are to get out, it is our duty all the more to let us learn how to walk alone. There is gravitation towards unity among all the Negro churches. They may teach you how to go about it. It may be necessary for us to go to a racial Methodist Church in order to get our rights. We want our own bishops because we have a legitimate right to them." The motion was referred to the committee on Episcopacy. WICHITA, KANSAS Office 'Phone: Mkt. 2999. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. EAT AT→ I. W. RAY'S CAFE, "GOOD THINGS TO EAT." First Class Meals, First Class Service and a First Class Place Open from 6: a. m. to 12:00 m. L. W. RAY, Owner and Mgr. 28 C Ave. Lawton. Okla. FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS NICHTS C. PALITHA TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2d and 4th Monday nights of each month. FREEMAN L. MARTIN, C. C W. G. Curtis, K. of R & S. J. E. Lewis, M. of F. J. A. Martin, M. of Exc. Imperial Co. No. 1, K. of P. meets 1st and 3d Monday nights of each month. J. D. JONES, Captain, JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. ATTENTION! Don't forget to stop in the Beauty Shop on North Main where you will be able to get all kinds of toilet articles, hair nets, hair goods of all kinds and a full line of hair dressers' tools. We welcome you one and all. 507 N. Main Street. Mr. Cashier-Crouch. Props. FRED C. HELM ATTORNEY AT LAW PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS OFFICE 613 N. MAIN NOTARY IN OFFICE 'PHONE MKT. 3462 Wichita, Kansas AUTO TRUCKSERVICE Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1774 MITT JONES DAGGAGE AND HAULING 902 East 9th Street WICHITA, — KANSAS. Richmond, Va., May 14.—Isaac Edmonston, colored, was among the three survivors present of the terrible disaster at the State House recently, at the unveiling of the tablet placed in commemoration of the awful event. Wilmington. Del., May 14. Mrs. S. Mendelsohn, secretary of the Jewish Women's Federated Charity has sent a check for $50 00 to be used in giving aid to worthy colored people who are in need greatly aggravated by the prevailing high cost of living. Auburn. Ala., May 14.—The Alabama Extension service has just issued a new circular which shows the work of movable schools among colored people throughout the state. Pictures of cabins, poultry, houses, fencing and other features depicting conditions among the people appear in the new circular. Confectionery, Ic School Supplies J. W. T. MRS. U. WICHITA, - - JOHNS Meats a Fresh an Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA, KANSAS. Meats and Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats 1152 N. Mosley WICHITA, KA MAKIN EYE The Where business is known DRUGS, DRUG SUN 517 N. Main Street STO FAGENS EATN AL We will treat you right. TRY One Half Block of M. 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SIMS, Editor and Publisher 1211 Wabash Ave, ‘Phone ¥kt. 3130 4.3, MOORE, Assistant Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: | SNe Veatore eavsnneesse sesnonseseseneaseee BT 80) Sa Months seeseesssenssseseessensesscarecse 90 Farce Monthesecssssssse cases steesssieeee 80 tYae Month scvesseseessensersees sessascanes 3 —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—__— Rest your tongue and perhaps your rind will get time to think about cvmething worth saying. —-— Back up your University Diploma with common sense instead of com- mon conceit, —ta The war fs over but rent day comes just as frequently as it did in war times. | Some stones of life should not only be screened, they should be covered. i What a pity there is an end to a perfect day, ——— Things done by halves never bring many quarters, —o-ae That time you are us'ng to talk nbout aad ruin your neighbor, use it un your yards and houses and you won’t have to pay a fine. There isa nerve in the Negro in Arkansas that has not been located by the doctors nor has the Negro in any other state found that he possessed it, i.e, tocome out for ‘Candidate for Governor.”” Well, there is one thing certain about Negroes, they will catch anything, so listen for the location of the game nerv: in other states, Rev, E. T, Fishback transect ed business with the firm, Mon- day: 7 Mr. and Mra.» W. C. Neely of Blaine Avenue entertained Sun- day witha splendid ‘Mother's Day’ dinner, The invited guests were Mesdames Mary Parks, Malinda Howard, Mary Griggs and Virginia Covington, The settings for and the dinner itself were as near perfection as possible and was a highly en- joyed as well as memorial event. Asusual, Mr, and Mrs, Neely proved themselves ideal host and hostess. We were glad to have Profs, Countee and Jackson call to see us Thursday morning. Prof, Countee left us a job, They are from Kanras City, Mo., leaders of the Jubilee singers, Atty, Jas. A, Spears transact- ed business with us one after- boon, Mrs, B, B, Smith has returned home from an extended visit with frienda in Kansas City, and Oklahoma, Mrs, Celia Long who has beer visiting in Omaha, Neb,, return. ed home Saturdsy, Mr, and Mra, J, OD, Jones made a trip to Newton, Sunday. Mrs. Robt, Hillis visiting ir Newton, Mrs. Henrietta Harper, D. M N. G. of the Household of Ruth made her annual visit with th Household of Ruth, Wednesda: evening of last week, A recep tion .was tendered her at th home of Mrs, Chas. Childs o1 Wednesday evening, by th. Jadies of the Lodge, Mrs. Geo, Noble is at hom again after an absence of sever al months visit, in Naghville Tenn, The G. L. A, Club held thei meetings on last Tuesday after noon at the home of Mrs, Id es) = S leg 0 é Re Gl resr ny oe wee Pussy *. ens Entered ee second-clast matter Jume 12th 1919 a1 se Prat Office at Wichita, Kans., under the Act of March 8, 1879, Thertter of any article for publication must she same eheiter of not It Isto be published, Write on tee sae of papers, Weteverve the tlt so relect an fatter for butik ation, Af you fal to get your paper, notify ws al once, Dr. W. W. Lucas spoke the whole truth and soul’s desire of the Negro in Des Moines, when he said: ‘We want a chance to do a man’s job in a man’s way.”” This is a fact, a true fact wheth- erinchurch or state. We think like Dr, Lucas 350,000 members of the Afcican Methodist Church are too much for white Bishops, especially when they have been free from the prejudice side- stepping of the while Bishop from infancy, They are thinking people now and can stand more reasoning han ‘dictating. —— This diy serves as a day of rejoicing shared between chil- dren and teachers agit is the May Day School Celebration; children with their bodies arrny- edin their *‘Sunday-gy-to-Meet- ing Clothes, their minds from the care of books and their spirits uplifted to know that they have a chance to contest against their mates for the compliments of comrades and teachers} and to make glad the hearta of their parents, Many parents vere present at the different echo-ls to watch with interest the move of their children and to establish more faith in them 'B, Bates and Mrs. C. Tillman us hostesses, The arranged pro- gram for the afternoon: Classifi- cation of plays of Shakspeare, Mrs. F, O. Miller, Musical se- lection, Current events, Needle work, After enjoying the luncheon served they aijourned to meet next week with Mes- dames ida Gravelly and M Letcher as hostesses at the home of Mra, Gravelly, Just as we were about to go to ‘press Mesdames Sadie Thomas, Ruby Turner, Adia Neely came ‘by, looked us aver, and were im- pressed with our work, Business brought Mrs, Milton Perry and her little daughter, Eugenia, to see us Fridry after, noon, Rev. J, Reeves of Eldorado, in company with his sister-in- law, Mrs.——Baily, and her little aon, were welcomed guests in The Star Office, Wednesday, Mra, Baily was returning from Caldwell, to her home, Eldorad o Rev, Reeves was enroute to Great Bend, to attend the South- western District Executive Beard Meeting, Mr. Wm, Wooten, the bag: gageman, cametosee us Mon: day, on business, | Mrs, V. M Sims, after spend. ing reveral weeks in Lynchburg, Va., has returned home, much improved to the delight of all, Mr, M. L. Livingston of 91: _N. Ohio, who fs now fn the up. , holsting business, was a busines: caller Tuesday. Georgia Negro Has Valuable Invention A colorded man of Forsyth, Ga, has invented a trap which successful. ly catches the boll weevil, This ie a splendid achievement. Now, if he will turn his inventive genius to the production of « contrivance that will painfully entrap the lynching weevil, I Imagine J could be happy for ten consecutive minutes, 7 Harvard And Yale Professors on How- ard Board of Trustees Trustees Washington, D. C—Two distin- guished educators of more than na« tional reputation, Dr, Albert Bush- nell Hart Eaton, Professor of the Sclence of Government in Harvard ‘University, Cambridge, Massachu- setts, and Dr, Chas. R. Brown, Dean of the School of Theology, Yale Uni- versity, New Haven Conn., have been elected to membership upon the Board of Trustees of Howard Uni- versity. Thus two of the oldest and most famous of American education- al institutions become linked in in- terest and sympathy with the “Greater Howard” re-construction movement. Dr, Hart was present at the inaug- uration of Dr. Rurkee as President of Howard University and delivered one of the notable addresses upon that occasion, Dean Brown attend- ed the Annual Convocation recently held at Howard and spoke twice to interested groups of educators gath- ered from all parts of the country, and to the officers, teachers and stu- dents of the University, | These splendid additions to the Board of Trustees together with the recent nomination of Colonel Theo-, dore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay,. New, ‘York, indicate that Howard 1s indeed adding to her already strong Board of Trustees a group of dynamic forc- es to help her establish her claim to recognition as a university truly rational. Howard Assiating U. S, Treasury Thrift Movement. Mr, William Mather Lewis, Di- rector of the War Savings Stamps, Organization of the U. S. Treasury Department, and Mrs. Charlotte Eld- ridge, Field Director of the District of Columbia War Savings Stamps Or- ganization, addressed the officers, teachers, and students of Howard University recently, bringing to thelr attention the significance of the Thrift Movement which has been put under way by the U. S. Treasury Department in all ‘parts of the coun- try. A headquarters office has been established at the University and students are urged to purchase stamps regularly, thereby aiding in & movement which is of such great importance to individuals and to the country as well. Sabbatical Leave Granted Howard University Instructors. 7 Sabbatical leave has been granted by the Trustees of Howard Univer- sity to four of its teachers during the school term 1920-21, Prof. Chas. H. Wesley of the Department of His- tory has been awarded an Austin Teacher’s Scholarship in Harvard University, and will study for the Ph, D, degree next year, Professor Martha MacLear of the School of Education {s planning to study at! Columbia University, being register- ed for the degree of Ph. D, Miss MacLear’s atudy will be the “His- tory of Education.” She will also do some work in Sociology. Professor Thomas W. Turner, Act-| ing Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Applied Biology, will continue research in Vegetable Physiology at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. This particular line of research has large agricultur- al significance, and for this reason the United States Department has given him ample facilities in the last few years for carying on in- vestigation in its laboratories, Also because of the important bearing wheih these investigations have in the field of agriculture, the Depart- ment has sent him to the Northern Maine Experimental Laboratory; wher better facilities were offered for carrying on his in connection with the serility of the white potato, Pro- fessor Turner will give attention, while at Cornell next year, also to “Educational,” particularly “Agri. cultural Education.” Professor Geo, W. Hines, Assistant Professor in the School of Commerce and Finance, will attend the University of Washington at Seattle. His major work will be WHAT NEXT? ‘The worm is beginning to turn. The Negroes of Arkansas have nom- inated one of their numbers for gov- ernor, But the most stupendously criminal feature of thelr actions lies in the fact thet they nominated their man because they resented the treat- ment they had received at the hands of white men, Truly this fs a won- derful world we live in, Pretty soon, if we don’t watch out, the Negro will be strutting up and down the highways filled with the notion that 3. R. JOHNSTON OO A. T. BROWN BUSY CORNER BARBER SHOP FIVE BARBERS AT YOUR SERVICE Electric Clippers. Modernin Every Respect. "3 CIGARS, TOBACCO and SUFT DRINKS First Class In Every Detail "PHONE M, 6120 601N, MAIN ST WICHITA, KANSAS he knows what it Is to be respectable, Then look out! He will be nomina- ting men for the Presidency. Se Womanhood the Same Regardless of Race, Creed or Color ‘The Chicago Tribune recalls that in May, 1918, a ghastly crime was com- mitted by Negro soldiera at Camp Grant against a white woman, All too true, But why, “White?” Why not Woman? I am calling attention to this contemptible plece of narrow pettiness on the part of the World’s Greatest, because, “Woman” is the question at issue and not “white or black." Rape is a horrible crime whether it Is committed by a white or black fiend. Death is none too good for this class of criminal. Amer- {ean Womanhood without regard to race, creed or color, is the sacred object that must be preserved at all hazards. I make no argument that the soldiers who were guilty of a heinous crime by a jury of their peers should not meet with the death penalty, I simply call to the notice of any who are to listen, that a wo- man {s a woman, whether she be white or black, For a “great news- paper,” The Chicago Tribune cer- tainly does some very small things. 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