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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE EXCELSIOR CLUB OF WICHITA ENTERTAINS WITH PICNIC AND HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Vol. XIII No. 11 Thousands Enjoy Pleasures Of The Occasion Many Speeches By Prominent Men Of Both Races Delivered Dr. P. M. Bell, Master Of Ceremony, Thanks Those Present.—Promises Big Things For the Future. All who were the spirits of thousands, who desired to celebrate and spend a few moments of recreation last Monday, July 5th, at the South Riverside Park, where the Excelsior Club had carefully prepared something for everybody. One could feed the stomach or the brain, walk or run, ride or be ridden, talk or listen, or reoice to see others play. Infact it was just a free afternoon for a free people, whose hearts rejoiced and whose bodies were refreshed. The young band was a surprise to everybody and the music was a treat. Right in the midst of the music, eating and gayety, we paused to listen to the orators of the day. 1st, Mr. Blood, Candidate for State Legislature. He carefully reviewed the value of the Negro to this commonwealth from the early pilgrim fathers, and his bravery was one of the main springs that made it possible to celebrate the 4th of July, and his value in every war down to the present day. He took up the cruel white man of the South to the Negro, who was lynching, disfranchising, Jim Crowing and robbing him of his education, which is the cause of the migration to the North. He gives as a remedy, equal opportunities as an American citizen, to all, and the rights of everyone to vote should not be overlooked, but should register now and vote for the betterment of America for Americans. Our young lawyer and statesman, Atty. Jas. A. Spears was next introduced by the master of ceremonies, Dr. P. M. Bell, and he started off full of fire that only lovers of a race and country's welfare could have, bringing applause for his logical reasoning, and force of presentation. He paused to pay a glowing tribute to the Excelsior Club and the spirits, who promote it, and for this great occasion. He took a flight back into the dim regions of oblivion, and brought forth daring, brave and honorable deeds of the Negro, from the landing of the Pilgrim father, to the black man of this present moment. He renewed the facts in our minds that Pilgrim Fathers came to this country seeking religious and political-liberty and this country was established on that as the basic principle, and if the basic principle is ruined by robbing its subjects or some of its subjects from this it must crumbls and fall. If the Bible from several points, means anything, then the fundamental principle in the Declaration of Independence and Emancipation means something. The review of history brought us to these words of Lincoln "A country cannot exist half free and half slave." He urged us to get busy in the reconstruction, develop from every angle, do our whole duty and not to be satisfied until we get a full American's rights. He paid tribute to Hon. Fred C. Helm, candidate for Judge of the City Court and called his people to register before too late, saying: "If you don't you will never get a full measure of Americanism. Hon. Richard Bird, now Judge of the District Court was fair in his speech from the beginning to the end, refreshing the noble deeds of the Negro, he said: "I deem it an honor to run for Congressman from the 8th District rather than a disgrace." He gave us the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man, and all men should have equal opportunities. He paid a compliment to the four Negro Lawyers who practiced in his Court and told how thorough they prepared their cases and what weight it had on the jury. He cited us to his fairness by recalling four cases, first, the unwritten law, 2nd, Fraternal, 3rd, Mortgage of old colored people's homes where the white man had legal rights to take it, but sought mercy and he gave the people a check for $637 00; 4th, Rights to sit in Wichita Theatre, the jury brought in a verdict against the colored women, but he granted them a new trial. He said: "Does any man need to make an apology to be against lynching, I mean to represent all people in Congress, God has confused the Democrats so that they can't decide on a man." There is a fine spirit existing in Wichita, no need of nervousness as both races get along all right. Next, Judge Fred Helm came on the stage and declared it was the happiest moment of his life, because he Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage—Give Them a Trial. was in Kansas, because he was a member of the great race brought over from Africa, because he was free, because he had a splendid chance for election as Judge of the City Courts, because he represented a race in which the greatest fighters of the world, he will be a judge elected by the people and for the people. He called you to register today and see him in the distant as Judge of the City Courts. The master of ceremony made some announcements relative to our future enjoyment and asked the band to arrive to the ball ground, where Prof. F. L. Barnett's team played Dr. Bell's team to a 9 and 9 draw game. Laces, swimming and everything to make the occasion a swell affair was on hand. Three cheers for the Excelsior Club! Kansas City, Kans. Dots The Church of the Living God (C. W. F. F.) 337 Oakland Avenue, Rev. B. M. Campbell, pastor. On last Sunday we all had a beautiful 4th and everything was carried out lovely. Quite a few were out to the lovely Sunday School and Church. The Sunday School is progressing and doing a great work under the newly organized plan. The rostrum was filled by Elder T. Thomas and Elder J, W. Wright, a blind minister, who has been in this work for quite a while in Ft. Worth, Texus, and Ada, Oklahoma. Elder Thomas, State Evangelist for Kansas, made the first talk and spoke many sweet encouragin gwords. Elder Wright also made a handsome talk, and he made things real plain on the prayer which Christ taught His Disciples to pray in Eudus 11:2 and Matthew 6:9. After the sermon a nice free offering was taken up. At 2:30 p. m., the Ministers and Deacon's Union was called to order by the President, and many good things were discussed. The Union has fixed a sick benefit and death benefit for all members. The joining fee is $1.50 per member. All are welcome when you are in the city to this Union. The next meeting will be at 2940 N. 6th St., July 18, 3:00 p. m. The rostrum was filled by the pastor at night, and he preached a powerful sermon. Many visitors were present and many hearts were made happy from those beautiful words of Jesus. Those that heard Elder Campbell will never forget that sermon. The pastor gave out the announcements. The collection was more than $20.00. Elder Campbell left for Texarkana, Ark., July 5th, to attend a Convention which convenes July 7-12. The pastor has planned to open a 30 day's meeting, beginning on the first Sunday in August. If any minister of God is in the city during this time, come and help us fight sin so that righteousness can reign among us. All are welcome to the Church of God at any time, no one is deserted. Come let us reason together. The Church of the Living God is located at 337 Oakland Avenue, opposite Rev. Geo. McNeal's Church (Pleasant Green Baptist Church) The Church of God in Christ had a big baptizing on last Sunday at 11th and Washington Boulevard. Their Church is in the 400 block on Oakland Avenue, Rev. Young is the pastor. The Walnut Boulevard Baptist Church had a fine picnic outing at Turner, Kansas, on July 5th, plenty of all kinds of refreshments were served and plenty of food to eat also. Autos and trucks carried and returned them. Mr. T. B. Brunson is doing nicely in his white front Barber Shop at 1810 1-2 N. 5th Street. Do. you know that Mr. Brunson is a K. P., know that Mr. Brunson is a K. P., and a high degree Mason? When you are in this city, call by and see your brother. Mr. H. R. Stine, a well known barber here is reported on the sick list this week. Don't forget that Sunday School is held every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m., Bible Band at 4:00 p. m., and preaching at 8:00 p. m. All are welcome. Last Wednesday evening we had a Spiritual feast from both prayer meetings and a great sermon by Rev. Moses Williams, D. D., pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Kansas City. Our beloved pastor, Rev. M. C. Lewis arose after the praise service were led by Bretnrein E. R. Reed and Wichita, Kansas, Friday, July 9, 1920 T. J. Johnson, made some very brief but timely remarks, then proceeded to read for Scripture Lesson the 14th chapter of John, sang an appropriate selection, then presented to us the speaker of the evening, Rev. Williams, who chose for a subject "Stay on the job." Text Nehemiah 6.....Words, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down, why should the work cease whilst I come down to you?" He preached an able, instructive, and spiritual sermon. Our hearts burned within us while he talked to us by the way. We are always glad to welcome such noble characters like him to come to us, the doors of our church stand ajar for all worthy ministers, our pastor is both broad and liberal. We of the First Baptist Church certainly appreciate strong men. We were very glad to have in our city, Mrs. Jones, of Argentine, Kansas, to pay us a visit while visiting her sister Mrs. Eva Martin for a few days, Mrs. Martin is sister-in-law to Mrs. Jones, also Mrs. Amelia Marshall of Leeds City, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alberta McGill and other relatives this week in South-Park for a few days. Mr. George Williams was on the sick list last Wednesday evening and failed to be present at service, but he is up, for which we are all glad. The brother-in-law of Mrs. Meeka Williams, is reported being very low while we were on our way to press, we caught this, hence her presence was absent last Sunday. Also her sister, Mrs. Coleman visited the bed side of Mrs. William's brother-in-law last Sunday evenning, over in the Kansas City, Kans, side. We hope for him, if we are not too late, a very speedy recovery. Rev, Mrs. Brown, the wife of Rev. Brown in South Park, is on the sick list this week, but she is reported better, good. Mr. and Mrs. McGill gave an entertainment at their home last Saturday evening. Quite a nice time we had, and the results of the occasion were grand. Owing to the storm last Thursday evening, Rev. M. C. Lewis, our pastor had to stay from night until morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mohan's. Mr. E. R. Reed is in the painting business, to this extent, that he is doing a fine job of painting on his nice residence on Grand Ave., South Park. Rev. and Mrs. Lewis were entertained last Sunday at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher, also the guests of honor at the home of Mrs. Dibrell and daughter, Mrs. Ragsdale last Monday morning, after spending the night with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mahan's again last Sunday night. Last Sunday morning, the First Baptist Sunday School opened with the Sunerintendent, E. R. Reed in place. The lesson on David and Goliath was well discussed by the pastor, he brought out many valuable truths from the lesson, while Mrs. Lucy Sneed, teacher of class No. 2 had the young people in hand. After S. S. Bros. G. W. Williams and E. R. Reed, the officers conducted services. Then the pastor, Rev. Lewis arose and chose for subject "Man by his fall dissatisfied Divine Justice." Text: "And by him to reconcile all things unto Himself: I say, whether they be things in earth or things in Heaven," Col 1:20. Rev. Lewis said in part: "Our text implies a contention in Heaven, and that God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, undertook to reconcile contending parties unto Himself, by Jesus Christ, and that Jesus obtained peace among all the contending parties in Heaven by the blood of the cross. It was indeed a great treat to have listened to this great sermon from our pastor. Rev. E. S. Smith and Rev. Singleton were our guests last Sunday morning to listen to the pastor's message to the Church. Rev. Smith read a few verses from the 14th chanter of our Lord's Gospel recorded by St. John and then offered a very fervent tpraver. Tis a blessing to have such a God-sent man as our pastor to lead us and feed our souls with the bread of life. Rev. Lewis is, I might say, a great preacher and a Christian gentleman. The B. Y, P. U. Was called to order in the afternoon by Mr. G. W. Williams, the Vive President, because of the illness of the President, Mrs. Estell, who, at that time was suffering with the tooth-ache. She is better now. The lesson was instructed by Mr. T. J. Johnson, and reviewed by the pastor. Subject of the lesson: "Our duty to our country. (Isaiah 1-20). Mrs. Berry of the Pedo Baptist Church was with us and took an active part, and then remained with us to hear our pastor preach another strong sermon. After such high-spirited covenant meeting, one of the old-fashioned kind, after all or near all had testified, collectio nwas taken, and the Lord's Communion was served by the pastor. Rev. Lewis chose for a text: Acts; 22:10 "What shall I do Lord?" He preached a very good and spiritual sermon, full of the Holy Ghost and power. The rally of. the First Baptist Church is well on the way for the fourth week before the fourth Lord's Day in July. We are getting ready for the District Association of the Kaw Valley, and the National Baptist Convention, to which we are going to send our pastor, to both represent us in that great body and for recreation. For he needs it. Mr. J. A. Henderson, of Kansas City, Kansas, has returned home after two week's visiting relatives and friends in the Lone Star State, and Oklahoma. The mother of Mrs. J. A. Henderson came with Mr. Henderson to visit for a few weeks in the city. The Western States Convention convenes with the Pleasant Green Baptist Church of Kansas City, Kansas, July 13th, Rev. G, McNeal, pastor. Rev, J. W. Clay, D. D., is going right along with his great Church edifice on Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Lets all read The Negro Star and keep posted, what you say? Mr. and Mrs. Tony Henderson, are anticipating a trip to Denver, Colorado, on the 17th of this month. Your for the uplift of the Church. Lawton Okla. Items Dethlehem Baptist Church is on a boom now, the pastor has returned from his trip to Washington, D. C., where he attended the S. S. and E. Y. P. U. Congress. We are certainly glad to hear the pastor say that he enjoyed his trip. The S. S. was fine, opening at the usual hour, 9:30 a. m. At 11:00 a. m, the pastor preached a noble sermon, text found Mark 16: 16 "He that believeth and is baptized, the same shall be saved." Two were added to the church, one for baptism and one from the First Baptist Church at Coricann. At 3:00 o'clock p. m., everybody re-assembled at the Church to the water side to witness a solemn baptizing. They returned to the Church and administered the Lord's Supper. At 8.00 p. m., the pastor came to us with another wonderful sermon. Total collection for the day, $70.15. Tuesday night, the pastor and delegates will leave for Altus, Oklahoma, where the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention will convene, Wednesday at 9:00 o'clock, July 7th. Bethlehem is now making preparation for the Association, which will convene here about August 5th. Bethlehem now has on a $500 rally and is calling for $1.00 from each member for the Baptist. Now, the pastor saves, if we are Baptist, let us stand for Baptist by paying $1.00 each and have our names up where everybody who knows us, know we stand for Baptist principles. A. M. TIPPINS, Reporter. Eldorado Dots. Our pastor, Rev. J. Reeves is back from Missouri, where he went to pay the last respect to his niece, at Springfield, and where he met many old friends of years gone by. He also visited Hartville, the home of his sister. He spent one Sunday there and reports a glorious service. "The Slabtown Convention" at our Church was just excellent. We have been asked to repeat it. The 4th of July was a high day here, both churches came together and were conveyed five miles in the country by autos. We were situated in a nice grove by the river. The children and older folks as well, enjoyed themselves, some swimming, some fishing, some hunting, and others playing ball. About 2.00 o'clock a great feast was spread, it seemed at this time that all were engaged in the same delicious trade. Rev. L. A. Story is expecting his mother in on the next train. We regret to say, since our last writing, there has been several deaths in town. Bro. Charlie Hill was buried here, Sister Blanche Sales, whose body was sent to Memphis, Tenn., for burial, and Sister Bettle Northcut, whose body was sent to Kansas City, Mo., for burial. Lift Up. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION CONGRESS, IN BESSION WASHINGTON, D. C. "God is not mock. Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" As strange as it may seem, many things that have been hidden have become public today. We stand before God, a struggling people, extending our hands to our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate than we are, trying to lift as we climb We are trying to reach the unreached of our own race, especially in the section of the country where many live. The effort calls for prayer, for patience, for courage, for faith in God, and faith in our own efforts and people. The trip to Washington, to attend the Congress has been a source of inspiration and help We have seen many things to encourage us. Every where we have noted progress made during the past fifty years and it doth not yet appear all it shall be, if we continue to trust in God and at the same time work. We are to stay in the path of right and duty. To me the trip has been a revelation. I have have some experiences. While making the long trip, my lunch gave out, being hungry, I made it known to the Porter, who at once arranged for me to have a meal, which was enjoyed in the dining car. I enjoyed the dinner. I did not seek social intermingling with white people or any other people, but I was hungry, they ed me. I would like to say to the world that my people do not, nor have we ever sought social equality. We have our own social circles and we are perfectly satisfied. We do not seek to get away from our people, but get closer to them. I am proud of my race. The Sunday-school and B. Y. U. Congress, was the greatest meeting I have ever attended in my life, and it will long live in the hearts of those who attended. We heard many experts on Sunday-school Methods. On How to Reach the Young People.* On social topics, and on amusements. We have many things to help our people. The parade up Pennsylvania Avenue was the greatest thing I have ever witnessed. It was fully seven miles long, and there were several thousand Sunday School children in line saying nothing about the men and women, ministers and other workers. Floats, automobiles and other things were used. At the head of the line were two mounted police officers, four officers on wheels and at every street corner were officers, keeping traffic from breaking in the line. During all this, I thought of home. I thought of old Mississippi. I met many people up here from Mississippi. (Mrs. A. D. McKinney. NOTICE! The Southwestern District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions will be held with the First Baptist Church of Great Bend, Kansas, August 10-15, 1920. Rev. J H. Ramey, Pastor, BUDGET $1500,00. Dear Brethren:— This is the amount the State has asked our District to raise. Each church comprising the District has been apportioned a certain amount of this money according to their strength, including the Sunday Schools Women's Mission Societies and B. Y. P. Unions. We urge upon you the imperative need of every church doing its part in this effort that our District may realize the required amount. We insist that you help us to make this session the best spiritually and financially. And too, we must have a program that is full of interest and inspiration to those who attend. PLEASE ELECT YOUR, DELEGATES NOW from each department of your church and send their names AT ONCE to the Corresponding Secretary, who has Price: 5c DUNNE FOR CONGRESS J. DARCY E. DUNNE FOR CONGRESS REPUBLICAN EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL; DIST. PRIMARY AUGUST 3, 1920 What W. C. Edwards says about Darce Dunne for Congress; "Mr. D. E. should make a mighty good Congressman - as a business man he is a success and we need more such men in our Legislative body - I am for him. Signed W. C. EDWARDS. in charge the arrangement of the Program. The people of Great Bend are nospitable and will arrange for your best comfort. With the very high cost of living an en- rollment fee of $200 will be expe- pected of each delegate. Let us rejoice for past blessings and cone up to make our annual re- port for the cause of Christ and the future advancement of His Kingdom. Rev. J. C. Rogers, Mod. Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, Cor. Sec. 1713 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. S COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA JOIN TODAY! Tulea, Ola. 6-25. 1920. 1. The hope of the colored race does not lie in the Division of voters between the two great political parties, but in the union of interests and efforts for his own protection. 2. We can get more from both parties if they know we are united. As a means to that end colored people of both sex throughout America, are called upon to Join "The National Political Protective Equal Rights Congress" an organization having for its purpose the betterment of the colored people's condition by means of Printers' Ink, Public speech and a frequent request of Congress to enact a Federal Law that will stop lynching. 3. Further, to request Congress to pass an act making it punishable by a heavy fine against any officer or citizen for not drawing colored jurors or after drawing to intimidate them when colored are to be tried. 4. I am sure that you want to take a part in this great undertaking. 5. Community, County and State Organizations wanted—Now is the time. 6. Will you be an Organizer, and meet our First National Meeting in October? Write for further information, Rev. E. N. Bryant; Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church and Editor Oklahoma Bapt. Trumpet, National President. Rev. H. T. S. Johnson, Pastor Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, National Secretary. Rev. C. R. Rucker, Pastor Vernon Chapel A. M. E. Church, National Treasurer. Address all letters to the Secretary, Gill E. Easton St. Tulsa, Okla. Lynching Disgrace Recorded For First Six Months I find according to the records kept by the Department of Records and Research. of the Tuskegee Institute, Monroe N Work, in charge, that there have been within the first six months of 1920, 12 lynchings. This is 17 less than the number 29, for the first six months of 1919, and 33 less than the number 45 for the first six months of 1918 All of those lynched were Negroes. Eight of those put to death were charged with the crime of rape. The States in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows; Alabama, 2; Florida, 1; Georgia, 2; Kentucky, 1; Kansas, 1; Minnesota, 3; South Carolina. 1; Texas, 1 Yours very truly, R. R. Moton. Dead But Yet Alive. I want to say a few words of the death of our brother and friend, Mr. Joe Williams, of this place which took place Saturday, the 19th of June while enroute to town, he was accompanied by Mr. Fisher Gross, he, took sick suddenly and was rushed to a near neighbor's house where he died ten minutes later. Mr. Williams, was a man well thought of by all who knew him, he bore the reputation of a Christian gentleman, he served as secretary of St Peters Rock M. B Church, for more than 15 years, and as secretary of the Cruger, Tchu'a and Sidon, Col District Delta Fair, since its organization, a few years ago. He was gently known throughout the vicinity as secretary Joe. He served for many years as superintendent of the Mary Magdalena Sunday School, of which he was one of the founders, and was a member of the Lebanon District Sunday School Convention. Too much good can not be said of this man. We feel he is dead but yet live in Jesus. His remains were laid to rest in the West Shady Grove Cemetery Lexington, Miss. Revs. S. Clayborn and E D. Lane attended the service. Bro. Williams was also a subscriber and lover of The Negro Star. Peace be with you Bro. Williams. R A. Cooper. Conference News of June 15-20. St Matthew C. M. E Church, the Sunday School, Woman's Home Missionary, Epworth League and District Conference of the Missouri and Kansas Conferences of the C. M. E Church held at Wichita. 16th to 20th was a success. It was well attended. Seventy delegates and visitors were present. Rev. J. L. Brown Presiding Elder, was at his best; Miss Williams of Topeka, president of the Sunday School Convention had things well in hand, she presided with much dignity and was re-elected; Mrs. Eagleson president of the Woman Home Mission of Topeka, was at her post, and handled that department with ease; Rev. R. P. Tyler, P. E., of the Missouri District, Rev. Lowe, pastor of C. M. E. C., of Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Walker of Richmond, Mo. Rev. J. E. Toomer of Parkville, Mo. and Rev. J. R. McClain, Jr., Tulsa, Okla., were visitors, all had good messages for us The preaching was done by Revs. Redd, Stary, Bolden, Foster, Bowers, and Hughes, all were at their best, they preached with spirit and power, it was a great blessing to have then in the city. More than $700 was We wish to thank our many friends for helping us to care for this great delegation. The next meeting will be held at Leavenworth, Kans., 1921 Call again you are welcome. Mr. F. Gaston, Layman of Bebee Chapel C. M. E. Church, at Muskogee, Okla., was on hand and filled his place in the chair as usual Yours for Christ. A Splendid Showing By The Negro Associated Press Valdosta, Ga., July 2.—Graduating exercises were held in the Magnolia High School Friday night. Eight were graduated from the High School and thirty-four from the grammar Department. The Baccalaureate Sermon was delivered by the Rev. L. L. Robinson of the Macedonia Baptist Church New President for Wilberforce By The Negro Associated Press Wilberforce, Ono July, 2-At the annual meeting of the trustees of Wilberforce University to held last week. Dr J. A Gregg was elected President of the University to succeed Dr. W. S. Scarborough Dr. Gregg is a well known educator and I was formerly president of the Edwards Waters College at Jacksonville, Fla Thousands Turned Over By The Negro Associated Press Macon, Ga. July $4,475.37 was paid into the Treasury of the fund for the Holmes Institute last Sunday night. The meeting was held in the Allen Chapel and Bishop W. A Fountain presided. Trip Gives New Visions By The Negro Associated Press Memphis, Tenn. July—, Bert M. Roddy has returned to the city after a two week's trip to the city of Chicago where he attended the Republican convention. He expects to extend his business ventures here as a result of his observations of the business enterprises in the Windy City. Meets Death From Sheriff's Gun By The Negro Associated Press Macon, Ca., July. — Walter Smith was shot and instantly killed by a deputy sheriff near here last week. Smith is charged with the shooting of Sheriff Jarman of Turner County. He was hiding in the woods just outside of the city when he was discovered by the deputy and killed in the duel which followed. Largest Number in History of School By The Negro Associated Press Richmond, Va. July-Commencement exercises were held Friday night of last week in the city Auditorium of the Arnstrong High School with the largest graduating class in the history of the institution. The principal address was delivered by President J. M. Gandy of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute of Petersburg. About one hundred graduates represented the several departments. Negro Sued for $50,000 By The Negro Associated Press New Born. N. C July 2 -Civil action was begun by E C Tisdale in the Circuit Court against George Eubanks, the wealthiest colored man in this action of North Carolina. The action grows out of alleged libolous letters said to have been written by Eubanks assailing the character of Tisdale. $59,000 damages are sought. The Committee Of 48 Kansas State Headquarters 3045 Hiawatha Street. Dear Friends and Co-Workerel There is no lengthy report to be made of the Salina meeting of June 12. Had it been held in Topeka or Kansas City, the attendance would have been better. There is a nice list of names on the book of people in Salina; but they are all new members; nor are they organized as a local; so it is not so surprising that they were not in attendance on the given date; although each one had been notified before hand of the time and place of meeting D. L. Chandler, state chairman had made known before hand that he could not be in Salina, at that time; and Milo M. Mitchell vice chairman was there to take his place. Ten delegates were named to represent Kansas at the Chicago convention. They are the officials D. L. Chandler state chairman, Milo M. Mitchell vice chairman, also Mrs Mitchell, Cora I. Hoppes state secretary and E D. Mac Dougall, state organiz r. In addition are Franklin Pater of Cherokee County; J N Newman O-age, Emil Gal, Ford, Mrs Daisy P S odgrass C. W. and Mrs Neloms (colored) of Wyandotte county. As fundamenta to action that might be taken at Chicago, by Kansas delegates, two condenser Statements were approved by those present at the meeting vz: 1st. We favor Government establishment of various industries in competition in which the laborer could be given a voice in the management and the largest possible return for his labor. 2nd That Congress extend the function of the postal depositories to a general banking business and to loan government funds direct, at a low rate of interest on long time to the end that the people of every class may own their homes. At the beginning of the month statements of pledges due were sent out in connection with a report of May 1st meeting. Quite a number have responded by sending in the money to help the work along. To those who have paid we take this opportunity of saying it is very much appreciated, and thank you. To those who have not responded, we call attention to the situation. We wish to do good work in Kansas do we not? wherever our organizer has visited and spoken to audiences there has been a response, always with names, cash and pledges but we must receive the materialization of those pledges in cash if we keep the good work going on, otherwise it must necessarily slow down or cease entirely. It all the pledges could be paid promptly when due we could make fine progress. This is your campaign friends, it takes work to make it go. Should we not make good our pledges and keep an organizer at work? The secretary work requires many hours, of time and is very necessary should it be done with out compensation? If you have not paid your pledge will you not attend to it immediately? Please send me your street address, if it has not been done, that your mail may reach you safely. Another important matter is the distribution of literature; it is free, and there is an abundance of it. I am wanting very much to send it out to you in bundles if you will please send a card with your name and address, stating how much you can use. Let's get this distribution before the convention. There may be something new after that. Hoping you are ready and willing to do your part in this great work for yourself and humanity. I am very sincerely. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. 1 EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN PRIMARY AUGUST 3, 1920 Darcy E. Dunne has been engaged in business in Wichita for the last twenty-four years. Mr. Dunne's first work in Wichita was with the Wichita Eagle Job Department as solicitor and while engaged in that capacity he began the foundation of D. E. Dunne & Co., Bond Business, which under the management of R. E. Crummer became the largest distributors of investment securities between Chicago and Denver. This business passed by sale to the Brown-Crummer Company in January, 1919. Darcy Dunne was born in Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Feb. 15, 1863, and with his parents, at the age of eight years, moved to West Plains, Mo., and ten years later came to Kansas, settling in Comanche County in 1885. In 1839 Darcy Dunne worked for a dollar and a dime a day on the Santa Fe Ry. In 1869 he drew $25.00 per month, teaching school and was elected Township Trustee on the Republican ticket. In 1891 Mr. Dunne was elected County Clerk in Comanche County, receiving nearly as many votes as both the "Pop" and Democratic candidates, and two years later was reelected. Mr. Dunne is now a candidate for Congress in the Eighth Kansas Congressional District, on the Republican ticket. A BUSINESS MAN FOR CONGRESSMAN The burden of huge war expenditures rests heavily on the American people. The seriously entangled departmental affairs at Washington has produced a DEMAND by Americans that BUSINESS MEN conduct our National affairs. How shall the Eighth Kansas Congressional District meet this demand? We shall send a business man to Congress. Darcy Dunne is the man. Mr. Dunne has a clean record as a business man, even his political opponents commend his business integrity, he is a keen-minded clean-cut business man who in the last 24 years of active business life in Sedgwick County has won an enviable reputation for sagacity and integrity. Darcey Dunne fits into the present Congressional situation in a most happy manner. DUNNE FOR CONGRESS CITIZENS' COMMITTEE A Citizens Committee of 500 headed by the Durne for Congress Executive Committee has been organized and 550 signatures have already been secured, pledged to support Darcey E. Dunne for Congress JUDGE JOHN MADDEN FOR DUNNE If Darry Dunne were not a candidate for Congress the people should draft him, as men of his ability are needed at this time to meet the financial and industrial crisis. Stored JUDGE JOHN MADDEN. WALLACE KEMP ENDORSES DUNNE Wichita, Kans., June 12, 1920. I am for D. E. Dunne for Congress because our country needs business men to solve the grave financial pro- blems which await the new Congress. Signed WALLACE C. KEMP. W. C. (BILLIE) EDWARDS WANTS DUNNE IN CONGRESS Wichita, Kans., June 10, 1920. Mr. D. E. Dunne should make a mighty good Congressman—as a business man he is a success and we need more such men in our Legislative body—I am for him. Signed W. C. EDWARDS. Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment will Destroy Germs and make the Hair Grow. It is Guaranteed. If you take a Thorough Treatment. Prompt Service to every one. I also teach the same. Terms Reasonable. Agents Wanted. B. A. HARRIS. R. D. F. No. 3, Box 41, CARROLLTON, MISS. MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY The Ready Place Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, UROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, Cor. Sec. Rev. J. C. Rogers, Moderator. 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Manufactured by Joseph Patterson. 1718 N. Mobley Ave. Wichita, Kans. 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. 609 N. Main Street, Mr. Cashier-Crouch, Props. For Congress Eighth District In announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from the Eighth Congressional District at the Primaries August 3rd, I pledge support to the principles set forth in the party platform as adopted and my very best service to the people of the District whom I hope to represent. RICHARD E. BIRD. Wichita, Kansas Darcy E. Dunne, of Wichita, wishes to announce that he is a candidate for the Republican nomination to Congress from the Eighth Congressional District, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primaries, August 3rd. WANTED AT ONCE—American Woodmen Insurance Agents. Good terms. 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Jonas, it is said, is an irresponsible grafter who should be equelched at all hazzards Redding is a fanatic who has virtually lost his mind brooding over the question of the race going over the seas to redeem Africa from the "oppression of the white race." WRONG AS USUAL The local dallies are wrong as usual. Their headlines have displayed the habitual folly of the breed and what was an incident has been magnified into a serious race clash. The Evening Post; discloses a woeful ignorance of the forces at work producing unrest among the colored elements of the city's population, refers to the "childish minds" of Chicago's "Black Belt" as being the chief agency in creating race disturbances in the city. The Negroes, in general are not alarmed over the situation. They declare themselves ready to Cleaning, Altering, Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called for and Delivered ROBERT LOWE, Tailor. 912 E. 13th Street. KANSAS. take care of any crisis which may come as the result of the Sunday night affair. No meetings will be held, but every precaution will be taken to vigorously oppose any attempts at general violence by "white mobs." The city officials do not expect any general uprising against the Negro population. Four Hundred Negroes Get Ready to Vote in Primaries By The Negro Associated Press Raleigh, N. C., June 25.—Four Hundred Negro voters registered in the primary registry for the June election have become a vital issue among the contending factions in the city. These voters represent the balance of power and one of the factions has threatened a wholesale challenging of the vote. Trouble is anticipated because the Negroes have expressed their determination to vote as they please. NEGRO TRI-STATE EXPOSITION By The Negro Associated Press Savannah, Ga., June 25, - At a mass meeting held last week the Negro business men of this city decided to set up a colored section in the proposed TriState Exposition which will open in this city in the near future. The meeting was called by E. A. Williams of the University of Georgia at Athens. "Y" Doing Great Work By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga., July-795 men MODERN HOSPITAL THE EASY soft and sand fluff and Kern Hair Price AGENT'S COURT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temperature Shampoo 1 Pressing Oil Cream and Direction for age Extra for Parts GORINE HAIR Gorine Hair and make the hair grow. Prompt service I also teach the Mrs. L. (Gorine H and SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. II. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon Lawrence Ave. FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. Phone Douglas 521-J EAST INDIA HAIR GRO THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1914. Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. 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So do not expect any article to be published that is received later than Wednesday morning. A. T. BROWN THE NEGRO STAR Member National Negro Press Association Issued Every Frdlay at Wichita - - - Kansas H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher 1241 Wabash Ave., 'Phone Mkt. 3130 W. S. MOORE, Assistant Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year..... $1 50 Six Months..... 90 Three Months..... 50 One Month..... 20 There are signs of progress for Brazil's Grocery Company, and we are proud to see the proprietor riding in a fine auto now. WIIAT WILL FEDERAL AUTHORITIES DO? Mississippi had fallen behind in its quota in lynching for the first six months of the year and it thought to start in time to make up for the deficiency for the next six months of the year, for fear that the world would begin thinking it was getting better. Both men in the government employment became over balanced in anger and James Spencer stabbed Otho Parker, the outlaw citizens took the Negro from the Court Room last Friday and lynched him. He was in the Federal service and was arrested by the authority of the law. Now, the government has a chance to prove whether it is a protection for all subjects without infringing on any state rights, by seeing to justice being given and the outlaws who outraged the courts and slaughtered a human being without giving him a trial. Surely, the Federal Authorities will exercise itself for right in behalf of its own employees. If the stars and stripes can make nations honor it, surely it can and will make a little community of outlaws, at least respect it. The jail and court room have proven to be the most damnable things that the black man has to encounter in the South. He is taken from either place much easier than from his home. The officer is a strong asset to crime. If the government is so weak that it cannot protect its citizens in the Un- SOCIETY AND NOTICE! The Southwestern District Missionary Baptist Association will be held in Great Bend, Kansas, August, 10-15. All Churches are requested to elect their program delegate at once and send name to Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, 1713 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. AN ENJOYABLE DAY For the purpose of enjoying a day of real rest, Mrs. M. B. Robinson, Mr. Arthur DeGrafenread and Wm. C. Dungy accepted an invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Charles, of Winfield, to spend the day in their palatial home. We arrived early in the morning, were met at the train and carried out to their home where we were served a most delicious breakfast. After enjoying the breakfast and spending some time in the home we were taken in their big touring car on a drive, we were shown over the principal part of Winfield, and then drove through the country to Arkansas City, returning in the afternoon, having covered about forty miles in the trip. When we returned we found Misses Beatrice Smith, Sadie Jamison, Alma Cottom, Mr. James McAfee, (also of Wichita) who had come to join in spending a pleasant while in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles. We feel very much indebted for such treatment in a home that overflows with hospitality and friendliness. To say that we enjoyed the day in this beautiful little city, amidst such cordial friends as the Charles family and others whom they had us meet, would be putting it very mildly. Mrs G Starnes who has been on the sick list for the past week seems to be greatly improving. Mr. Paul Woods who is the guest of his Aunt and Uncle Mr. and Mrs A. L. Case of Water St., is visiting in the city for a short while. Mrs. Susia Bradley entertained a few young folks at her home Sunday evening. In the honor of her-two sisters, Misses Louise and Nellie Newton. The evening was enjoyed by all. Ice Cream and cake was served. The guest were Misses Josephine Webster, Hazel Starnes. Louise Newton, and Nellie Newton, Messrs Arthur Degrafenread. Luther Glenn, William C. Dungy and Virgil Webster. Mr. Dilbert Brown and Miss. Neva Brown, both of Wichita, Kans, were happily united in holy wedlock June 24th, at 9 o'clock p. m. at the home of the bride's parents. Ice cream and cake were served. The home was beautifully arranged. We hope FILMER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS FILMING FIRST IN SERVICE Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919 a to Post Office at Wichita, Kans., under the Art of March 3, 1879. The writer of any article for publication must sign same whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any article for publication. If you fail to get your paper, notify us at once. ion, then it should release the states and let them become territories and let men protect themselves or die trying. It is not right before man nor does it please God for a people to use the law to become wholesale murders of the ones, who are denied the rights to any part of the law—can't help make it, then can't get a shadow of protection from the white man's own law. Paris, Texas, burned at stake two, whom they thought killed a white man and his son, both taken from the jail, only a fattening cage for "superior white race," as the southern white man puts it, that the subject might be detained until the outlaws are ready to do a good job of butchery work on the poor helpless, friendless and patient servants, who only look to God and hope for a better day. Irving and Herman Arthur, didn't get a trial in Paris, Tex., but God will give them a trial in the Courts of Heaven and the murderers of them will be first class witnesses. Let your hope be built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and righteousness and as fastly as the opportunities come to your door, come to the land where your votes put in the officers and your votes take out the officers, and they will take better care of you as he can't mistreat you without mistreating his vote. Let Texas whites have the long-horned steers, Mississippi's delta, become the homes of the bears and panthers, Alabama coal mine cave in, and Georgia have all one color to milk the pine trees and you will see a new South, sitting in sack cloth and ashes. It is their country when there is no war, it is ours when there is no war, it is ours when there is war and as soon as the Mexican finds the white man has no protection in the South, he will repay them for all with a hundred-folds. Let God direct you and move. for them a pleasaut sail on the matrimonal sea Rev. H. H. Edmond officiated. Judge T. M. Bell is in the city on legal business. He is one of the best lawyers in this country. Judge Jas A Spears is now in Omaha, Neb., on the account of the illness of his mother Don't cry he is coming back. Mrs. A. Fuller of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Ola Henderson. It is the duty of the friends of these parties to make everything pleasant. Mr. W. J. Lewis, 1601 N. Mosley called yesterday on business and while here added his name o the subscription list for 6 Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton Jones and family formerly of Pine Bluff Ark., are now in the city looking out location Mr. Jones is a carpenter, at present he can be found at 625 Wichita, St. Miss. Estella Tandy was a visitor, from Newton, to spend the fourth in the city. Misses Bessie Plummer, Julia Bonn, Celeste Gothard, Messers Wm. Harrison, Emory Mc. Calap and Jap. Crowe were in the city to attend the celebration of the Fourth. Mrs. Harritte Lewis is reported quite ill at her home on N. Wicnita St. Mrs. Addie Bennet who has been ill for several days is improving. Mr. Jas. Scarce of Eldorado, was a visitor in the city during the week. Bertram Mc. Ciel'and, of kansas City, is making a visit with his grand-mother Mra Mary Griggs. Mr. Wm. Letcher of Wellington is a visitor in the city. The improvment on Mr. and Mrs. Bradley's home on Wadash will not only add to its looks but comfort as well with bed rooms added upstairs. Dr. W. C. Bundy of St. Louis, Mo. was here last evening and spoke at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. $10,000 CAMPAIGN By The Negro Associated Press New York, July9, An organ CITY CHURCHES' NOTES Statement of the Ownership, M. The Neg Published Weekly at Required by the Act Edttor—H. T. Sims, Wichita Managing Editor—H. T. Sims Publishers—H. T. Sims and It is not corporated. Known bondholders, mortgage holding 1 per cent or more of total or other securities; There are no curities outstanding against it H. T. SIMS Sworn to and subscribed before (Seal) FRED. C. (My commission expires Au rship, Management, Circulation, etc. of the Negro Star Weekly at Greengood, Miss. The Act of August 24th 1912. s, Wichita, Kansas. -H. T. Sims, Wichita, Kansas. Sims and V. M. Sims, Wichita, Kansas. , mortgages, and other security holders, more of total amount of bonds, mortgages. There are no' bonds, mortgaged or other se-inst it Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities; There are no bonds, mortgages or other securities outstanding against it H. T. SIMS. Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 9th day of July 1920 (Seal) FRED. C HELM. Notary Public. (My commission expires Aug. 15, 1920. ibed before me the 9th day of July 1920 FRED. C HELM. Notary Public. expires Aug 15 1920. By The Negro Associated Press Washington, D. C., July9. The Negro Baptist Ministers of this city have organized a "Harding Negro Ministerial Campaign Committee." An organization was perfected at the Cosmopolitan Church after a letter had been read from Senator Harding in which the following paragraph appears: "What America needs just now more than anything else is to promote the brotherhood of the American millions and have all of them understand the mutuality of interest which ought to inspire all of our endeavors." Atlantans Strive to Reduce Illiteracy By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga., July9.-Local Negroes are making substantial progress in an organized effort to reduce illiteracy among their race in this city. The constitution had this to say recently: 15th Street M. E. Our Sunday School was normal in attendance and financial activities last Lord's Day. General Class was a feast to all who attended 11:00 o'clock service. Mr. Athen Roberson, who left the city for an indefinite stay is succeeded in the secretaryship of our Sunday School by Miss Mary Etta Lamb, who was elected to that position last Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of the Sunday School Board. Mr. F. Roberson being away from the city during the Summer, class No. 5 will be taught by Mrs. Ida Lamb through July and August. Next Week's Notes will give time and place of holding our annual Sunday School Picnic. Calvary Baptist Sunday morning a large number of bright faces were present at Sunday School. You should send your boy or girl every Sunday morning. "Train up a child in the way it should go and when it is old it will not depart from it." For 11:00 o'clock service Rev. Green, the assistant pastor occupied the pulpit and delivered a great sermon, using as his text: "Follow Christ" Matt. 4:18. We are glad to see the B. Y. P. U. progressive through the warm weather. Sunday evening, Mr. H. T. Sims, Superintendent of the Sunday School and Editor of The Negro Star, made a report to the Church of the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Congress, which was held in Washington, D. C. Mr. Sims made a splendid report, and all were ized effort to raise a fund of $10, 000 with which to carry on a work of Community Service among Negroes in North Harlem has been started. Forty-five organizations are engaged in the work. Lynchburg's Population On The Wane By The Negro Associated Press Lynchburg's population has appreciable decreased during the past ten years. The wholesale emigration of the Negro people to the North is said to be the reason for the falling off in this direction. Steps to bring about more pleasant relations between the races are being seriously considered. By this means it is hoped that the Negroes may be induced to remain here. Baptist Ministers Form Harding Campaign pleased and inspired very much with the report and the work of the denomination in the Congress. New Hope Baptist The danger of being deceived by appearance was taught in the Sunday School July 4th. General theme: "David in camp and court." Someone proves to be superior to the supposed great one. There is marked improvement in interest and attendance in the Sunday School. Send or bring your children, will you? Those who attended the morning heard an especially good sermon delivered by our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback. His text was Jude 23:24; Subject: "The Christian Attitude toward the Doubter, the Scoffer, and the Sensualist." It is encouraging to see the members of the B. Y. P. U., eager to learn more about Jesus and anxious to serve in His name. At eight p. m., our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback greeted the congregation in his own earnest way, using as a text Jude 24:25. Subject: "The guardianship and presentation of us." How could a sinner hear such a sermon and refuse to accept Christ? Little Mildred Tittington, neice of Mrs. Aria Tittington, is visiting relatives here. Her home is in Gallatan, Mo. Miss Othella Lewis continues to improve. Deacon Joseph Patterson has been ill, but was able to attend Church Sunday. Miss Inola-Donnard is somewhat better. Mrs. M. Mayo, of Memphis, Tenn. is here visiting at the home of her father-in-law, Deacon M. Mayo. "Illiteracy and ignorance constitute a menace to any state or group of people regardless of their race or color, and it has a part in every problem of our present day civilization; there fore, the necessity to encourage the present intelligent effort being made by Atlanta Negroes to reduce their quota of illiteracy." Can't Keep up His Bar By The Negro Associated Press Brooklyn, N. Y July 9,—Julius Weissman, the white man who purchased the fine house at 119 Lefferts Place on the 7th of June, is having considerable trouble keeping displayed his signs, "For Colored People" on the building. He declares that the white neighbors destroy the signs as fast as he can put them in place. Several colored men employed as house servants in the neighborhood look upon the whole procedure in the light of a joke. Why Louisiana Stands Low in Educational List of the Country By The Negro Associated Press New Orleans, La., July — Superintendent Harris of the Department of Education from this district has issued a statement of the causes why the state of Louisiana holds a low position in the "education list" of states recently given to the public Mr. Harris says in part. "For my part I have no apologies to make to the Russell Sage Foundation or any other Northern friend for the Negro School situation. We are doing everything that can be done or should be done for the Negro schools. If the Russell Sage Foundation will eliminate the Negro from its tabulations, it will be found that Louisiana and other southern states are outstripping in educational efforts every other section of the United States. E. E. FITZPATRICK Republican Candidate For Sheriff Primaries August the 3rd-you will have to register to vote this year MY MOTTO:"Efficiency, Economy and Honesty." ALWAYS ON THE JOB. While Marshall of the City Court I saved Sedgwick County $100 each month on expenses. If elected sheriff I will be satisfied with the salary and will not graft the taxpayers. Republic of Sedgwick County 22 acres "Where Do We Come In?" Sometime ago The Associated Negro Press announced that the big slogan for political 1920 is "WHERE DO WE COME IN?" That slogan is yet in force, and the question has by no means been satisfactorily answered, according to the most reliable information it is possible to get. If the Republic and Democratic National Conventions are supposed to have answered the question, there are several million colored people throughout the country who are displeased with the answer, and hundreds of these are asking The Associated Negro Press to give their opinions expression. In keeping with the policy of "above board frankness" it is regarded as a duty to make public, and call special attention to this condition. Party nominees and party leaders may take the opinions for what they are worth, but there is no question of the paramount significance of the situation. The people are filled with determination, and they are speaking out as never before. Out of the hundreds of interviews and letters received by The Associated Negro Press, this one from Walter C. Balenger, 2297 Seward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, is typical. (It will be remembered that Detroit now has nearly 50,000 Negroes and they are easily the balance of power in Michigan since the migration.) Mr. Balenger says: We have been following the G. O. P., through thick and thin and we don't seem to get any more from them than we do from any, other party. I think that the chief reason is that they feed us on promises. Would it be a bad idea for us to have an understanding before sending thousands and thousands of our race to the polls to vote? Now, would it not be fair to ourselves to support the man who supports us? Let it be the third or fourth party. We have bought our last "pig in the bag," and demand that they play the cards on the table." The feeling seems to be that the political parties have used the Negro voters as tools, footballs, and political playthings; that it is any instances drearpect of the most glaring kind has been de nonstrated, and that the time for a real show-down is here political y, come what will. When Robe t R Church, who had been duly elected a delegate to the National Republican Convention, was ultimately turned down by the credential committee, he declared with dramatic eloquence on the floor of the convention, "I will carry my fight back to Tennessee." Now, Tennessee is acting, a majority of our voters, and a goodly number of fair-minded whites, are protesting against the action, and are declaring by mass meetings and public resolutions, must be accounted for. Many of the most influential newspapers are letting their true opinions be known with remarkable frankness and clearness. The Dallas (Tex) Express is typical of this sentiment. The Express is one of the most substantial newspapers in the country, and has always been conservative in opinion. From a long editorial in the current issue under the caption: "Growing Discontent," the following is said: "There may be some who feel that the action at Chicago was satisfactory but, it was not. There are millions of Negro voters who do not think so and who are not willing again to support the Republican party in the hope that it is "going to do something." The fifteen millions of Negro Americans have a just right to inquire: "Where Do We Come in?" All answers up to date are sadly lacking. It is as though the Missouri Slogan has become the watchword "Show Me." S.S. & B.Y. P. U. Congress Holds Greatest Session in History Closing Days Were Filled With Interest and Enthusiasm Congress Pays Fitting Tribute to Their Sainted Dead. Sunday proved to be a busy day in spiritual and Holy things, opening with a model Sunday-school by Prof. R. B. Hudson, Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, who gave us a modern Sunday-school opening at 9:30 and closing at 11:00 a.m. They were classed by states and St.issippi won the banner Metropolitan Church won second banner. Pastor, W. D. Norman took charge of the morning service and we had a great service. At $:00 p. m., we found ourselves in a great mass meeting, with Prof. E. W. D. Isaac, Miss L. E. Campbell conducting the song service. Then the President paused the Congress for a few minutes to give reverence to our honored and useful dead, whose work do now follow them, viz; Mrs. P. James Bryant, of Atlanta, and Dr. P. L. Ludkins, of New Jersey. The first speaker was Dean Archie of Moorhouse College on Mrs. Bryant's school life, the second speaker was Dr. E. W. D. Isaac, on the life of Mrs. Bryant, touching her benefit to the denomination, nationally, Dr. A. J. Stokes on the usefulness of Dr. Judkins, and the closing talk by Dr. P. L. Belen, of Atlanta, Ga., all was done to the reverence of the honored dead, who had passed into glory, Dr. S. N. Vass and President Cannon put the crown on all that had been said. Sole and duet of a full volume of sweetness were rendered by Mrs. Katie Pharroh and Miss Lucy E. Campbell of Memphis, Tenn. Miss Ethel Hudson of Atlanta, read a splendid paper on Sunday-school, a place in the modern civilization." It was so thoughtful, until Dr. Vass motional to put it in The Voice. Solo of notable sweetness was sung by Mrs. W. L. Pettie of Illinois. President Cannon introduced Prof. W. H. Haynes, a student of Law in Chicago, who was at his best with weighty thoughts and eloquence. He had the message and the remedy for our betterment. With Dr. W. L. Craft in charge of the Senior B. Y. P. U., and Mrs. Cholston in charge of the Junior, we had a model B. Y. P. U. mass meeting. Dr. P James Bryant was the speaker of the hour after section work. Mississippi again won the banner. The evening session was spent with warm devotion, and pastor Norman took charge, made his announcements and turned the meeting over to President Cannon, and he introduced Dr. F. L. Light, who preached a great sermon. He is one of the National fathers. Dr. E. W. D. Isaac spoke many words of compliment and encouragement. Thus passed into history a great Congress with over 500 organizations present and raised over $3,000,000. Correction concerning the finance, as reported in last week's issue:—To Victory Hall, Woman Training School $47.63; to two blind men $75.00. Total to benevolences $122 63. Grand total to denominational work and benevolent claims $1322.15. D. C. (Doug) SIMMONS Republican Candidate for Second Term as Sheriff "Doug" is asking the voters for a second term as sheriff, and he is entitled to it. He has made good during his first term. He was on the Committee responsible for the 5 year minimum sentence for Auto thieves, and under it, with the cooperation of all peace officers, car stealing has decreased 75 4-5.1%. His experience, efficiency, courtesy and honesty has commended him to the public, and the voters will make no mistake in returning him for the second term. 945 Ohio Avenue Wichita - Kansas. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and wan their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St. will take them at all sizes. MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON, 801 E. 17TH, STREET 'Phone Mkt 1305 J. Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3486-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Publics in Office. Office 615 N. 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