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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE DR. EMMETT J. SCOTT SUMMARIZES WANTS OF THE AMERICAN NEGROES Vol. XIII No. 15 "SOCIAL EQUALITY" NOT MENTIONED Want Equal Rights Granted Other American Citizens By The Negro Associated Press Social and industrial uprest is sweeping over our country. It is a symptom of the times not to be ignored. The country is in upheaval. Efforts have been made to set race against race; labor against capita; employee against employer; farmer against tenant; the stronger against the weaker; men of high rente against men of low rente. We colored Americans have been compelled to bear more than our share of injustice and discrimination at a time when it would seem that, if ever before in the history of our country, we have proved our right to fair play, a square deal." "Anti-racial outbreaks have stirred hostilities and done much to destroy former relations of good fellowship between the races. Present conditions, if not halted, may become dangerous and alarming. It is necessary therefore that the real leaders of both races should seek in every way possible to stabilize the present situation. The races are not hopelessly hostile toward each other. The situation is serious but not desperate. A healthy sentiment in favor of fair play is growing up on many sides." "What the Negro wants with all his heart, and what America will proudly concede him, I do believe, can be stated very easily." In substitution for lynching he wants justice in the courts; he wants the privilege of serving on juries; the right to vote; the right to hold office like other citizens. He wants better educational facilities, abolition of the "Jim-Crow" car and of discrimination and segregation in the Government service; the same military training and chance for promotion in the army that white men enjoy; destruction of the peonage system, an equal wage, better housing, better sanitary conditions and reforms in those penal institutions where men and women of his race have suffered grievous wrongs. That is the Negro problem, that is America's problem. Does it impose too much upon the greatest democracy in the world? I cannot believe it does." National Negro Business League Meets In Philadelphia Organization Was Never Brighter The Outlook For The Future Of The The Present Situation. By The Negro Associated Press Philadelphia, Pa., August 6.—The Annual Session of the National Negro Business League, aside from the program of unusual proportions prepared for the occasion, promises to make things very lively in the election of officers for the ensuing year. At the Conventionin St. Louis, where it was an open secret that scores of the leading business men of the country were dissatisfied with the activities of the national body, Dr. R R. Moton principal of Tuskegee Institute, was elected president. He succeeded J. C. Napier, the well known banker of Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Moton's selection by the nominating committee, of which Perry W Howard of Jackson, Miss., was chairman, came about only after several days of heated discussions and clever maneuvering by his friends. At one time, it looked as if the committee were going to nominate Dr. Emmett J. Scott, the national secretary, and Secretary-Treasurer of Howard University. Thereupon, the Moton following threatened to carry their sight to the floor of the convention. Matters were adjusted, however, and the report of the nominating committee was adopted unanimously Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage-Give Them a Trial. The year has been marked with but slightly little more activity, and general achievement, so far as the general public knows than the previous year. It was decided to open national headquarters in Washington, but this was only accomplished in a modest way, a few months ago. The scope of the activities is not nearly as pretentious as at first as contemplated. Thereupon, the discussion of officers has become a lively topic among the delegates who are shaping their afairs to be in Philadelphia August 15 to 29. A group of the friends of E. C. Brown, the barker of this city, head of the firm of Brown and Sevens, and owners of the Dunbar Theatre, are grooming him for the head of the Business League, and have begun an active campaign in his behalf. Biographies containing detailed accounts of Mr. Brown's career, are being distributed, particularly among the newspapers, and the facts are set forth that he will make an ideal president, "for the organization should have a business man for president." it is claimed. The friends of Dr. Moton, who has a large following, particularly in the South, which furnishes the largest array of delegates, are letting it be understood, that they intend to back the successor of Booker T. Washington for another term in the office of President of the Business League. They state that he has been as active as any official could be under the circumstances, and that he is known to have a program, which he will enunciate at the convention, that will place the organization in the very front rank of national achievement During the life of Booker T Washington, the success of the Business League was built up around his marvelous personality, and as the founder, he was always president, and the election of officers was more or less a matter of form. With his passing, a new economic change has come over the nation and the race, and the opportunities for a strong, going national business organization were never brighter. The contest for the office promises to be a new feature at the Philadelphia meeting, and is expected to participate more livliness than anything that has ever occurred in the annals of the Business League's history. The attendance promises to be the largest since the organization was formed. Chicago Defender Staff Has Shakeup By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Aug., 6.—There has been considerable shakeup in the editorial staff of the Chicago Defender. Cary B. Lewis, managing editor for some time, has resigned and has been succeeded by Lucius C. Harper, who has been city editor. Frank Albert Young, formerly managing editor, returns as Mr. Harper's associate. A. N. Fields, who has been political editor has joined the staff of the Chicago Whip. Leslie Rodgers, the caroonist, will also be active in the editorial department. The Defender has raised its rate to ten cents a copy, on account of the shortage of news print paper. Mr. Lewis, who is one of the best known newspaper men in the country, states that he will devote practically all of his time in the management of the Idlewild Hotel. W'cilta, Kansas, Friday, Aug. 6, 1920 The Supreme Camp Of The American Woodmen "The Brotherhood of Man" incorporated 1901, Denver Colorado, insures against old age disability, accident, sickness, death. $500,000 00 for protection of Policy Holders. $1,000,000.00 paid as benefits. $60,000,000 00 of Insurance written. The only Society extending Woodcraft to Colored People. "Pays while you live," Pays when you die." Up to date; yes, ahead of date. Outside of the beaten path of Life Insurance. Universally popular. Rates never changing. Sound as a Gold Dollar. Solid as Gibraltar. Office 600 N. Main St. Phone M. 1537 Wichita. Kansas. THE AMERICAN WOODMEN Was organized in Denver, Colorado, in 1901, by men who had given all their lives to the study of Fraternal Insurance. Right rates, methods and management were adopted from the start, a fact which has kept the Order from ever having to issue extra assessments or increase the burdens of its members in any way. It is based on the lodge system, Its locals being known as camps. Meetings are held at last once per month, when sick claims are adjusted and new applicants admitted and given the password and signs, much the same as any other fraternal society. Yet here are some of the features that make Woodcraft quite different from anything else you have ever known: First—Certificates range from $100.00 to $2,000 00. Second—Certificates increased or decreased at will. Third—All certificates carry accident, sick, total disability, burial and death benefits. Fourth—All certificates graduated on an adequate rate. Fifth—All certificates guaranteed regardless of condition of local camp. Go where you please, live where you please, your certificate is always good. Sixth-The clerk of local camp is appointed and borded by Head Camp, therefore local funds can never be stolen or squandered to the detriment of camp or your policy. Eighth—Rates the same every month. Never a tax or extra assessment of any kind.. Ninth—All mortuary funds invested in bonds ans used solely for payment of claims. Tenth—All claims paid in full at once. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS I, Frank Travis, Superintendent of Insurance said state, hereby certify that The Supreme Camp of THE AMERICAN WOODMEN, a fraternal insurance society of Denver, Colorado, having compiled with all the laws of this state regulating Fraternal Insurance Societies, is authorized to transact the business of this class in this state. Witness my hand and seal of office. (Seal) FRANK TRAVIS. Established in this state since 1917. FRANK I. GODFREY, State Supervisor Office 600 N. Main St., Phone M. 1537 Wichita, Kausas. Jack Johnson Still Has Trouble By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Aug., 6.—Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, is still having his troubles. The vision of National Medical Association Meets in Atlanta, Georgia At Brilliant Program, Covering All Branches Of Medicine Will Be Discussed By The Most Eminent Physicians Of The Country. Special Pullman Service Has Been Arranged For Delegates Attending. By The Negro Associated Press Orange. N J., Aug. 6.—The Twenty Second Session of the National Medical Association will be held in Atlanta, Ga., August 24 27th. The medical men are expecting one of the largest conventions in the history of the organization. Atlanta has been looking forward to their coming for months. The local committee of Arrangement in Atlanta, with Dr. J. W. Madison at its head, and assisted by the citizenry of Atlanta, is making extensive preparation for the delegates. The convention will be called to order Tuesday morning, August 24th at 10:00 o'clock by Dr. Cnas. H. Johnson the representative of the N. A. A., in Atlanta. Following this will be the Annual Address of the President, delivered by Dr. J. W. Jones of Winston-Salem. A brilliant program has been arranged in medicine, surgery, dentistry and pharmacy, and such representative practitioners as, Dr. Richard Carey of Macon, Ga., Dr. Gowens of Philadelphia, Smith and Dickerson of Chicago, Roman of Nashville, Tenn., and Wethers of Baton Rouge, La. Also Dr. W. E Clarke of Ophelis, Ala., and Dr. S. J Lewis of Harrisburg, Pa., will direct clinics or road papers. On Saturday the 20th, a trip to Tuskegee Institute is planned. Dr. Geo E Cannon, chairman of the Executive Committee, has made special arrangements with the Southern Railway for Pullman service for all of the delegates who expect to attend the convention. early freedom which he brought with him from Mexico, has been revised, and he continues to be "within the law,"—in other words, jail. His real journey to Chicago was abruptly stopped within "stone's throw" of the big city, and his party disembarked at Joliet. His wife came to Chicago. Through a series of technicalities, his attorney, S. A. T. Watkins, has been unable to procure bail. Because, it is claimed, he was getting too much royal consideration from the sheriff in Peoria—who must be a regular fellow—giving Jack automobile rides, nut sundaes, and other luxuries and delicacies enjoyed only in the best hotels, district attorney Cline, of the Federal Court has ordered him detained in the hostelry of another county, with instructions that "Jack Johnson be treated same as any other prisoner." Jack still has his "golden smile," and may have some "deep stuff" information in the back of his head, but his feet are itching to be on State Street, and judging from the throg that attempted to get to look at him when his train arrived from the Coast, he has many well wishers. A number of leading citizens have advised that no demonstration be made in Johnson's behalf until after he has had his day in court. "Father Time" Works Marvelous Changes By The Negro Associated Press Houston, Texas. August 6. "Time brings about many changes and one of the most significant of these changes is in the case of the Negro. There was a time when a Negro was considered a chattel and his working conditions were fixed for him. But time has changed his standing ut til now he is NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS OF AMERICA MEETS IN WASHINGTON, D. C. almost in the position of dictating his own conditions. No better illustration of this could be found than what occurred a few days ago when Negro laborers turned down offers of $6.00 a day because the job did not suit them," says the Houston Chronicle. What a change time has made is illustrated in the following bill of sale, executed to William Shannon, now dead, father of V. T. Shannon, who is with the insurance firm of Lubbock and Yanch. Mr. Shannon found the bill of sale while searching among some old papers found in the former home at Bedias. The bill of sale follows: "State of Texas, Know all men by these presents, that I, John A. Currie, have this day bargained and sold unto one William Shannon a negro girl named Mary, about 21 years old and a slave for life. Also Mary's two children, slaves for life to wit: Harriet, about five years old, and Liza, about two years old. In consideration of said three slaves, said Shannon has this day paid me $1400, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, as a consideration in full. "And I, the said John A. Currie, hereby bind myself to warrant and defend the title to the said three negroes unto him, the said Shannon, his heirs and as signs against the claims of all persons whomsoever. And I further warrant them to be at this date of sound body and mind. "In testimony of which I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my scrawl used as a seal this eighth day of January, 1855 Lucius A. Currie. (Seal). Witnesses: F. W. Harms, Joseph Greer. "The State of Texas, County of Madison. Before me, the undersigned clerk of the county court of the said county, personally came John A Currie, to me well known, who acknowledged that he executed the attested bill of sale. January 8 1855, unto William Shannon, for the consideration and purposes therein expressed. Witness my hand and the seal of the county court of said county, January 8 1855. F W Harms, clerk of county court, Madison County." Hangs For Murder Birmingham, Ala., Aug 6. Will Stover was hanged at the Jefferson County jail here for the murder of Will Washington, whom he killed about a year ago. Negro Boys Will Be Instructed in Scoutcraft Waycross, Ga., Aug., G Chief of Police, J. W. Colley, has suggested that the principles of scout craft be taught Negro boys, with a view of bettering the race. Chief Colley says that this would keep the boys out of mischief, turn them away from restlessness, give them something to do and work for, and that it would result in their doing "good turns," for the race. 9s. 11n N.2. Beakor AR. EOPLE Price: 5c INGRESS OF AMERICA SHINGTON, D. C. October 5-8, 1920, Will Be Interesting Days Will Be Known As Political Session Your attention is directed to the 5th Annual Session of the National Race Congress of America, which will convene at the John Wesley A. M. E. Z. Church, 14th, and Corcoran Sts. N. W., Washington, D. C., October 5th, to 8th, 1920. There was never a meeting more important than the one this year, and conditions demand that we get together and carefully and prayerfully consider matters touching the whole race, especially their political rights. We are called upon today to help elect a President of the United States and members of Congress and we are going to do our part, but before walking up to the polls next November, we want to know just "where we are." This will be known as the POLITICAL SESSION OF THE CONGRESS, at which time we want to agree on the best methods to secure for our people their political rights all over the country. We believe the right to exercise the use of the ballot should not be based on the color of a man's skin or his race. We believe that every American citizen should be permitted to participate in politics if he so desires, and his rights should not in any way be abridged. Should the Negro be eliminated from the Ballot Box? This is the question which others are asking among themselves, and they are trying to answer it without consulting us. We get hold of the question as it travels through the air, and we must wake up and send back the negative answer. The ballot is the only safeguard against tyranny, oppression, mob violence and Jim crowism. It is evident, therefore, that any discrimination against honest representation is usurpation, dangerous and degrading. We all know of the Ku Klux Klan, the election frauds, the rise and fall of justice. Now is the time to show your interest in yourself and in your race. Because of lack of organization, many things have slipped away from us, and we are not called into great conferences. Let this not be said in the future. This is to be an important session. Conservative men and women will speak, and in this number we expect you to be represented. Let every organization in the race be represented, including churches, leagues, fraternal societies; and individuals of the race may qualify as Units by payment of the annual fee. The Annual Membership Fee in the Congress is $2.00 per unit, one delegate. Then $2.00 per delegate up to 10 delegates. The Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollar NATIONAL DEFENSE FUND is still under the management of Prof. John R. Hakins, to whom all contributions may be sent. To maintain our rights as a race we must have sufficient funds to secure the best legal results; therefore each Unit and individual is requested to make a large donation to this fund above their representation fee at the October meeting. All pledges made at the last meeting must be paid at this session. The Congress through its officers and executive committee, during the past year, has been on the alert to every interest of the Race; and the report of the same will be made at the annual session. We desire to have a representative from every County and State. Any person desiring to form a local unit may secure the directions and Constitution by applying to the Executive Secretary, or President. All persons who are planning to at- (Continued on page four) South Park, Kansas City, Kans. Rev. M. C. Lewis and Mrs. F. E. Dagalake, have returned from the Kaw Valley District Association which convened with the First Baptist Church, Bonner Springs, Kansas, Rev. A. C. Kyles, Pastor. It was indeed one of the greatest sessions in the history of the Kaw Valley Association. It was the largest, the bravest, and among the best preachers in the country made up this great session. It closed its 16th annual session last Friday night, to convene with the Shilloh Baptist Church, Monday before the Fourth Lord's Day in July, 1921, Topeka, Kansas. Nearly $1500 were the results of the Kaw Valley Association last week. Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Moderator, Rev W. H. Young, D. D., of Topeka, Vice Moderator, Secretary, Rev M. M. Burton, Topeka, Recording Secretary, Rev, Moses Williams, D. D., of Kansas City, Cor. Secretary, Rev A. C. Kyles, pastor First Baptist Church, Banner Springs, Kansas, but resides in K. C. K., Treasurer, Board Members, Rev M. C. Lewis, Kansas City, Mo.; Rev J. J. Willams, Rosedale, Ks.; Rev J. S. Thurston, Quindaro, Ks.; Rev J. W. Clay, D. D., K. C. K.; Rev N. G. Jackson, Lawrence, Ks.; Rev T. D. Lee, Lawrence, Ks.; Mrs. Malone, of Toreka. The women had a splendid success, and these are the officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. H. D. Scott, President; Mrs. T. D. Lee, Lawrence, 1st Vice President; Mrs. Wilson, K. C. K., 2nd Vice President; Mrs. Louise Russell Treasurer; Mrs. Z. E. Nelson, K. C. K., Cor. Sec. Board Members, Mrs. F. E. Ragsdale, K. C. K.; Mrs. M. L. Scott, K. C. K.; Mrs. Malone, Topetn, and a number of others. Nearly $1500 were raised for the cause last week. Coming home last Friday, to be fresh from the toils of the week for Sunday, the First Baptist Church of South Park greeted the Pastor and Mrs. P. L. Ragsdale with open arms of welcome. Sunday School was at its best, with Mrs. L. S. Sneed and Brother G. W. Williams at the head of the classes. Pastor Lewis made some very encouraging remarks to the school, and then reviewed the lesson for a short while, with very much light turned on about the Ark of the Covenant on wheels. Then preached a very strong sermon, "Christ and the Church flurring," Songs of Solomon 1:2 "And He kissed me with the kisses of His mouth." B. Y. P. U.. was indeed grand. At night the pastor preached a strong sermon to a crowded house, from the 5th chapter of Exodus and 2nd verse. "God said unto Pharoh let my people go into the wilderness and hold a feast unto me." The main text, "Who is the Lord, that I should obey the Lord." A powerful sermon indeed was preached by the pastor. One addition was the result of the effort. Mrs. Ragsdale was appointed to look after the budget funds for the next Associational Year, for the thelst Baptist Church, South Park. She is the budget secretary of the Church, also Mrs. Bessie Thatcher was appointed to help Mrs. Ragsdale to raise this budget money for the Church. The mother of Mrs. Hayes of South Park, dropped dead last Sunday at her home in Mexico. It was sad news indeed. We sympathize very much with Mrs. Hayes and other relatives in the loss of their dear mother. The sick are doing fine this week. Mrs. White, who fell and broke her arm one week ago, is doing nicely at this time, also Rev. Brown is resting fine. Mr. and Mrs. Toney Henderson left for Colorado, to spend 30 days of the summer. Mrs. A. M. Mhan, the President of the W. H. and F. M. S., has sounded the warning that the Missionary Society must take on new life. The assistant superintendent has declared the same thing. Mr. G. W. Williams, the B. Y. P. U., the pastor stated, is not being looked after by the leaders as should be, and gave notice last Sunday that the work must go on. Mrs. Reed was at the B. Y. P. U., and evening service, but she missed the morning service, she said because she was still from getting wet last Saturday, she has just emerged from a very serious attack of rheumatism. At the Association last week the following strong sermons were delivered by the Revs. M. C. Lewis, A. Lovalston, J. R. Richardson, T. D. Lee, E. P. Green, J. R. Williams, M. B. Burton and D. A. Holmes. The Moderator, Rev. G. McNeal and Rev. W. A. Bowren were sent from the Association to Wichita, to bear the greetings from the Association to the funeral of Brother J. E. Lewis, Secretary of the Baptist State Convention of Kansas, and Secretary of the Southwest District Association, President of the Southwest District Sunday School Convention and a strong K. of P., he met with the sad accident from an over turned car, enroute to Hutchinson, Kansas, to attend the Grand Lodge The Sisters of the Kaw Valley District Association sent as their token of grief and appreciation of the service rendered by Brother J. E. Lewis, for 25 years as quill nusher for the Baptist of State of Kansas, "We have, as well as the denomination, lost a great and good man." The First Baptist take this method of showing their sympathy for the bereaved family "How beautiful is the Spring time of life, as the fragrant flowers of Springtime of life put forth their foliage, buds and blossoms; so does this life of ours full of hope, promise and ambition to do great things. But how short-lived is it at best. The summer of our existence is soon ah, too soon reached; and we are forced to look at the approach of the winter of our life, the going down of our sun, but if the harvest is ripe, the fruit has been gathered and the summon comes by way of the automobile, we can only say with Paul: "I have fought a I am ready now to be offered up. On July 26, 1920, if we mistake not, the intelligence was flashed through the State that one of the greatest men of the race, and of the State of Kansas had been introduced by the Death Angel into the Celestial abode of our God, one of the foremost men of the rank and file of the Baptist of Kansas and of K. of P. Braves. All of a sudden, a hush under the crushing wheel of the Auto in which he was raiding, overturned, so they report, the dead march wailed in the people's ear; the dark cloud moved and there were sobs and tears; the black earth yawned, the mortal disappeared into its bosom, proud to receive its own again; ashes to ashes, dust to dust. He is gone who seemed so great. Gone but nothing can be believe him of the force he made his own while being here, and we believe him something far advanced in state, and that he wears a truer crown than any wretch that man can weave and give him. By virtue of the weakness that belongs to the human family, to give Him up, grieves us sorely, for to know that we are left behind to carry on the good work in the vineyard, where the harvest is guest but the laborers are few. Wherenas, it has pleased the Ruler of the universe to remove from the battleslains of life, the association of this most eminent man; whereas his place among the laymen of the Church throughout the connection, can never be filled and though he sought not those honors. Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to our Creator, who sees fit to give us life with its vicissitudes, and takes it away again, in a way to suit Himself. Resolved, that we commend the bereaved family to allim who doeth all things well, saying to them as did Jesus to Mary "We shall see him again." To the wife and daughter of this noted man, which makes you all a very noted family; I say God bless you all, may his mantle for good fall upon his daughter, and to the loving mother, and all the friends, we say: God bless you. (Mrs.) F. E. Ragsdale. Merriam, Kansas. Kansas Farm Bureau Investigates Cost Of Living, Promises Reductions Manhattan, Kins, July 30. Michigan wants to buy Kansas alfalfa, Ralph Sender, president of Kansas state Farm Bue u, has received a letter from the state inquiring if Kansas has hay to ship out. The Kansas State Farm Bureau has taken the matter up and will find out how much alfa fa in the state is ready for shipment or will be available by fall. The bureau will act as an agent in bringing the buyer and seller in touch with one another, thus eliminating the middlemen, and reducing the cost to the buyers. It is expected the amount of hav for sale will be reduced on account of the shortage of baleties. Manhattan, Kans July 30. The middleman must go. American farmers are tired of seeing the price of cerials they grow multiplied by five or six from the time it leaves their hands in it it reaches the table of the consumer. Beginning with 1922 the farmers of the Middle West will market their own grain co-operatively. At a meeting called by the American Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago, last week it was decided J.R. Howard, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation should appoint a committee of seventeen to formulate a co-operative plan to handle all grain grown in this section of the country. The plan will be submitted to the different co-operative marketing associations already doing business in the Middle West for their approval. It is expected it will take two years to get the plans worked out and the system in operation. Phoeba, Miss. Editor of The Star: Please let Johnson Creek news appear in your columns. It has been some time since I've read the news of this church and community. On the 2nd Sunday, Rev. T. B. Colbert, Moderator of Mt. Moriah Association, preached for us: his subject was, "Living on others' influence." He preached a wonderful sermon; we hope it will be remembered. On the 2nd Sunday, our pas or brought Dr. Wright with him, he preached for us day and night and allowed himself equal to the task. Dr. Wright we are glad to have you; call again. He has promised to be with us on the 3rd Sunday. Lest wishes, to The Star, Maitha Hogans. Lawton Okla. Items Sunday was a high day for Bethlehem Sunday School, school was fine. Collection was good. At 11:00 o'clock, the pastor took his stand and preached a glorious sermon. Subject: "The Church in sympathy." At 3:00 o'clock, the Christians assembled at the Church and administered the Lord's Supper. At 5:00 o'clock the B. Y. P. U., was called to order by the president, Blo. J. L. Linly. S:60 p. m., the pastor came on the scene again with another good message. Total finance for the day, $59.52. Sister Eliza West and Bro. Linley, have returned from Tulsa, where they attended the Grand Session of the C. U. O. of O. F. We are indeed glad to learn Sister West state they had a nice time in Lawton, in the Grand Lodge. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walker Groves, Londay morning at 6:00 o'clock, a fine baby boy. The sick of Lawton are doing fine. Bethlehem will entertain the Association from August 4th to 8th. We have on a $500 40 rally, with a captains. Everyone who wishes to see the record of Bethlehem, get a copy of The Negro Star next week. South St. Louis, Notes Mrs. Lula Porter, Miss Jessie Haynes, Mr. Robert Brown, Mr. Emanual James left on a pleasant trip on July 23th, from Cleveland, Miss, to Memphis, Tenn., then to Chicago, Poplar Lluff, Mo., Sioux City, Iowa, stopping over Sunday with the Sister of Mrs. Lula Porter, Mrs. Alice Brooks, then to St. Louis, Mo., then to Wichita, Kansas, to spend some days with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Sims, owners of The Negro Star. The Block Party, Friday night, July 30th, was a success. We had people from all over the city, and some from East St. Louis. The S. St. Lou's Boys' Band played for the party. This party was given by the Negro Women's Republican Club, 12th Ward. Mrs. Lovie Wilson left Tuesday night for her home. We enjoyed her stay in St. Louis. Miss Etta Word left Saturday night to visit her father in Aberdeen, Miss. We wish her a pleasant stay. The Pennsylvania Club, with Miss C. McField as governor, wishes all friends to help them build a new church. You can give from a penny, up. Every little mite will help, so don't forget the club. The South St. Louis Band played for the St. Louis Giants Base Ball game Sunday, August 1, 1920. Mrs. Ada Strauter returned home Sunday from spending a few weeks in Memphis, with relatives and friends. She says she had a real pleasant trip. The California Conference had a special sermon Sunday by Rev. Thompson, and everyone was happy at the close aof the sermon. The pastor asked for 20 Dollars, and the people came up with Quarters and Halves until Twenty Dollars were on the table. We thank all our friends who helped in this collection. Mr. Trian Adams made his first visit down to Mrs. Words' to see his cousin, Sunday evening. We were glad to have him come down. Come Mr. Adams, and have a nice time. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. W. F. F.) 337 Oakland Avenue, Elder B. M. Campbell, pastor. Last Sunday was a pleasant day, and many bright boys and girls were present in Sabbath School, and a lovely lesson was recited. The Sunday School is moving on to a higher mark time. The morning sermon was preached by Elder Thomas, Elder Fair and Elder Stuckey. On the last end was the pastor. They all spoke well and and many sweet things. The collection for the morning was $22.25 The Bible Land was fine, and is still going on at 6:00 p. m., every Sunday evening. On last Sunday night, August 1st, the revival started, and the house was full, many faces were present. Elder A. E. Galvin and Elder J. H. Wright, were the speakers of the evening. Elder Wright spoke wonderfully, and he shows up the true doctrine of God so plainly, one could have no hindrance, but have sometimes to encourage and enlighten them on the way. After the sermons were over, a liberal collection was taken, amount, $12.77. The revival will run 30 nights, and all ministers are welcome to come and take part, regardless of denomination, if you claim the right of a Christian. Monday night, Elder Wright broke the bread of life. He took for his text: "O righteous man, there is death in the pot!" He preached an excellent sermon. A small free will offering was taken up to defray the expenses of the Church, $2.50. Tuesday night, Elder I. C. Collins, a 19 year old preacher, and Elder Wright broke the bread of life. Elder Collins is pastoring in Parsons, and is a great spiritual singer. Also Elder Wright. The sick among us are doing well. Sister Emma Bassett, who has been visiting Mrs. Annie Arch and husband for two weeks at 709 New Jersey Avenue, left last Saturday for her home in Omaha, Neb. Mr. N. L. Brunson, of Neelysville, Mo., was a guest of his brother, Mr. T. B. Brunson, at 002 Lafayette Ave., while attending the K. P., Encampment in K. C., Mo. Sister W. A. Bell, the secretary of the Bible Band, left last Monday for Newport, Ark., to visit friends and relatives. She will be gone four weeks. The stork left Elder and Mrs. P. C. Roe a fine baby boy on July 21. Mother and child are doing well. Bro. W. C. Walker, of 2119 Walnut Boulevard left last Sunday night for Indianapolis, Indiana. The Church of the Living God is located at 337 Oakland Avenue, opposite the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Don't fail to give us a visit before the revival closes, if you are in the city during that time. Texas Lynchers Indicted By Special Jury Paris, Texas, August G. -The special grand jury drawn to investigate the recent burning of two Negroes, held on charges of murdering a farmer and his son, reported five indictments for first degree murder and adjourned. In its report it was stated that many of the witnesses examined could not possibly identify any of the crowd at the burning as ringleaders. The names of those indicted were not made public pending the arrests. Mob Takcs One Of Its Own Race Favettville, W. Va., August 6 -Wiliam R. Bennett, Jr., of Favettville, son of Judge W. William R. Bennett, at one time judge of the criminal court of Favette County, was taken from jail by a mob of 100 here and lynched, after having begun a life sentence for the murder of his wife, to which charge he had pleaded guilty in court. His wife, whom he admitted killing, was the daughter of J. Alfred Faylor of Favettville, well known throughout the state as a writer and editor. Bishop Vernon Makes Strong Address To Citizens of Lincoln, Neb. By The Negro Associated Press Lincoln Nebr., Aug. 6.—Bishop W. T. Vernon, register of the United States Treasury under President Roosevelt, and recently elected a bishop of the A. M. E. Church, gave an eloquent ad- dress at the McKinley school auitorium. Bishop Vernon's ad- dress was punctuated with thunder and flashes of lightning and the latter part was delivered in darkness. He is a ready speaker and when the lights went out remarked instantly, "I shall endeavor to furnish light on the subject." No theme was announced, but Bishop Vernon traced the growth of ideals of freedom and equality from their earliest beginnings showing how countries great at once time, but without such ideals, like Egypt, Greece and Rome had inevitably failed. In speaking of the incidents of the Civil War many persons such as the Beechers, Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Careys, Charles Summer and Brown, were named as among those whose memory is revered by the Negro for the stand taken against slavery "I like to talk about these things," said the Bishop, "because my father was a slave and my mother was a slave. My mother is still living and she talks at out them now." He also told of a southern white man who had asked why the Negroes 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, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kau It Is Your Duty, It Is God's Cause Birs, Ia. Frazier Bates, Cor. Sec Rev, J. C. Rogers, Moderator. TO COLORED HOME SEEKERS! Let Us Help You To Secure Homes. can sell your Farms or City Property on Easy and Attractive Terms. IN A COUNTRY WHERE OPPORTUNITIES ARE GREAT WHERE COLORED PEOPLE CAN ENJOY FREE ACCESS TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS A MAN, WHERE SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES ARE THE BEST TYPE Just Write or Call at our Office and We will do the Res'. SPENCER AND MARTIN Real Estate and Loans. Oil and Gas Production. Office: -215 ELLIOT ELD. 2ND. St. MUSKOGEE. OKLA. NOTICE! The Southwestern District Missionary Baptist Association will be held in Great Bend, Kansas, August, 18-15. All Churches are requested to elect their program delegate at once and send name to Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, 1713 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. When you want the best carpenter work, call E. M. BARNES, CARPENTER & CABINET MAKER. 'Phone Mkt. 6519J "NONE BETTER" HAIR CROWER PREPARED BY- Mine. M. E. Lewis, SOLD AT- JACKSON GROCERY 1126 N. Mosley 'Phone Mkt. 5479 were leaving in such numbers for the North and what was the matter with the South. "I told him," said the Bishop, "that one only assets of the South were Negroes, mules and cotton, that the southern people were lazy and indolent and for that reason were behind the rest of the world, and that the Negroes had gone North because the foreigners having gone home in large numbers left greater opportunity for them." Wichita, Kansas WANTED AT ONCE—American Woodmen Insurance Agents. Good terms. With or without experience. For further information: write Supervisor, F. L. Godfrey, 600 N. Main St., Wichita, Kansas. MONEY TO LOAN---On Good Security. D. L. STEWART. 1817 N. Sherwood. Grocery and Meats Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER Do you want that— Dandruff and Itching Scalp Stopped? If So Send for ARCH SURE SHOT SHAMPOO Price: 25, 35 and 50c. post paid. Each bottle guaranteed or money refunded. Made and Prepared by W. C. ARCH, 709 New Jersey Ave. Kansas City, Ks. LEAKE'S Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Office 'Phone: Mkt. 2999. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1065, 501 N. Water St James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. Freeman L. Martin Claude L. Jones Res. 'Phone M. 5306 'phone D. 5306 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 535 N. Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 WICHITA — — KANSAB FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS 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. MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Dorothy L. L. Sims, a graduate with honors of Tougaloo University and Tisk University Conservatory of Music, is prepared to locate your voice and develop it, she gives you the modern methods in touch, technique and time. Those desiring to take advantage of these opportunities, will please call Market 3130, call in person, or write to the above address Hourst 11 to 12 a.m. Office Phone Market 2900 3 to 6.30 p.m. Res. Phone Market 4240 DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER If you don't get me at my office or home Call me at MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE Phone Market 239 607 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas 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 new, hair goods of all kinds and a full line of hair dressers' tools. We welcome you one and all. 609 N. Main Street, Mr. Cashler-Crouch, Props. BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING Cleaning Altering Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called for and Delivered Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, Assistant Barber. hone M. 6132 SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN opened her doors New Year's morning, to help the poor, the old and forsaken by society. This is not a secret order with grips and signs, it is strictly a Christian band, doing the work of the Master by visiting the sick, burying the dead and aiding the distressed WE PAY $300 TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESSED at the death of a member, and at the same time give a $50 burial. The church has long felt the need of such a move as this, and has prayed for the poor and needy among us. The Spirit moved Z. E. McGee, E. A. Morris, H. R. Dixon, Sol Jackson, H. A. Fields, T. P. Perkins, W. Brock. J. Thornton, W. H. Dixon and others to launch the INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Dr. E. C. Morris, states "that the Interstate Benevolent Association is one of the many needs of today and the church will hall it with delight." For the next 90 days you can join the Interstate Benevolent Association for One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50). One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fifty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For information write or 'phone: Z. E. McGEE, E.-P., E. A. MORRIS, E. S, SOL. JACKSON, E. Grand Organizer, Helena, Ark. The above organization has entered the states of Kansas, and Oklahoma; men and women workers are wanted; Only those wanting to see the church come to herself need apply. Z E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., Helena, Ark. E. A. MORRIS, Columbia St., Helena, Ark. When in Need, Stop At--- VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas. SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-3 THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength. Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try EAST INDIA HAIR CROWER soft and silky, card flowers, and Beautiful Hair to its Price Sent by AGENT'S CUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Templi Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direction for Selling. 35c Extra for Postage. If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot-Iron Straightening. Price Sent by Mall, 50c; 10c Extra for Postage GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1.14. Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment. Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) IDEAL GROCERY Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low, Prices J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor, MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA. KANSAS. NILE QUEEN QUALITY COUNTS NILE QUEEN FREE! DeLuxe Beauty Book-write today for a copy! Miss Velvet Brown: "My hair and skin are in wretched condition. What can you recommend?" Drummer: "Try NILE QUEEN preparations. They are the finest, purest, highest class articles for skin and hair on the market today. I absolutely recommend them and will give your money back if they are not as represented." Miss Olivo Queen: "Really, Velvet, they are fine. I never use anything else, and all the girls are crazy about them." KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY 312 SOUTH CLARK ST., CHICACO The World's Finest Preparations For Hair and Skin. For Sale at all Drug Stores and Beauty Shops. C. J. PERRY, FURNITURE BOUGHT AND SOLD. Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. 'Phone Market 3104 WE DELIVER 'Phone Mkt. 3304, 609 N.'Main St. BUSY CORNER BARBERSHOP FIVE BARBERS AT YOUR SERVICE Electric Clippers. Modern in Every Respect. CIGARS, TOBACCO and SOFT DRINKS First Class In Every Detail PHONE M. 6120 601 N. MAIN ST. WICHITA, KANSAS 'Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6537 M. 4114 W PEOPLES UNDERTAKING CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST-CLASS We are in shape to take the worry off of you by making all arrangements. We will give to all Lodges and Unions for $50 00 cash, a 5 per cent discount for funeral in the city.—We need the business. AMBULANCE SERVICE N. A. LEWIS, Manager 617 East Murdock Street WICHITA, KANSAS. THE KASHMIR BEAUTY·PARLOR When you are on North Main St., where you will be able to get, The Nile Queen-Toilet articles, straightening combs, tongs, crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in town. We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me talcum powder, Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adia hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Call in and see us. MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 609 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1156 523 N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY TVOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA, KANSAS. Just Call Market 83 JOHNSTON BROTHERS Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Always Right 1152 N. Mosley WHITE WAY CAFE Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 P. M. Is now under new management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money. Sunday Dinner a Specialty. 513 N. Main Street Wichita. Kansas 513 N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas MARKET 1094 COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS CHILDRENS' NURSERY. 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. KILLS PAIN. For Hernia or Rupture, Cramp or Colic, Rheumatism, Toothache, Headache, Neuralgia, Pleurisy, Pain in the Cheat, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains, Bruises, Inflammation, Scalds, Burns, Frost Bites and Any Bites or Sting from Poisonous Insects. MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON. 801 E. 17TH STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1305.J. Pile-Zomet 52 Cent Sure Cure For Piles and Swelling in Stomach. These remedies are guaranteed under the Food & Drug Act June 30, 1906 If you desire to be well, try them. Manufactured by Joseph Patterson. 1716 N. Mosley Ave. Wichita, Kana. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. These remedies are guaranteed under the Food & Drug Act June 30, 1906. If you desire to be well, try them. Manufactured by Joseph Patterson. 1716 N. Mosley Ave. Wichita, Kana. Mobs are unsettling many things in this country now, the evil grows worse, after while it will not be safe for anyone to live, or attempt to do anything, for fear the mob will take over the law and revenge to suit themselves. Illirids and Colorado are experiencing it now. The united effort put Langdon and W. M. Moore through for State Leg- SOCIETY AN SOCIETY AND PERSONAL ```markdown ``` WANTED—Colored girl to do sewing with dressmaking shop. Call Market 6519W. 1216 E. 9th Street, Wichita, Kansas. The Methodist Church of St. John, Kans., Rev. Thomas, pastor, raised over $600 00 in their rally on July25 ovr $600 00 in their rally on July 25, and burned the mortgage of the Church on Monday July 26. Rev. Henderson of Hutchinson, assisted in the mortgage burning. Mrs. F. L. Martin, Mrs. Leota Banks, and Mrs. Mary Goss, were guests of Mrs. Channey Brown, at St. John, several days during the week of July 18th, leaving there for Hutchinson, to attend the Grand Lodge.. Miss Lucile Downing, of Newton, was a visitor in our city Wednesday. Mrs. Lucinda Wright, of Council Bluff, Iowa, while visiting with Mrs. Angeline Dixon, called to see us last Monday. Mrs. Dixon renewed her subscription. Mrs. J. B. Ashley, 917 E. 9th is housekeeping at the above address. Mrs. Lucile Thompson, and Miss Rubie McKnight, of Topeka, were in recital at Calvary Baptist Church, Monday evening. Those attending, stamped the occasion as high-class. The Piano Recital at New Hope Church, under direction of Miss D. L. Sims, assisted by local talent, Mr. E. M. Barnes, Mr. J. C. Cowan, Mrs. N. B. Copeland, Mrs. Carter and Miss Lu Verna Hall, was an hour of entertainment beyond the ordinary. By special request, Miss Rubie McKnight gave a selection and encore. Mrs. Lenz Smith is at home again, after a pleasant visit in New York City, for the past few weeks. Miss Ernestine Crutchfield is a visitor of her grandfather, Mr. Wm. Henches, of 1235 Blaina Ave. Mrs. F. L. Barnett, and children, Dorothy and Ferdinand are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Barnett, in Chicago. Little Dorothy is attending summer school while thers. Mrs. Cora Howard and daughters, Nadine and Celestine, left Saturday on a visit with relatives and friends in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young are making a visit with friends in Kansas City. Miss Mattle Scott left Tuesday, on a visit to her home in Mexico, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fuller, after several days in the city, have returned to their home. K. C. K. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of Wellington were in the city during the week. Mr. Hopkins Abernathy, of Kansas City, spent Wednesday in the city. After a term of hard work at L'Ouverture School, Prof. F. C. West, Principal, is now in Excelsior Springs, Mo., to recuperate for another year's work. Mrs. West, also is spending a few weeks in Lawrence, Kansas, with relatives and friends. Mr. Mack Brown, who went to California to see his brother, who suffered the accident of a broken leg, reports his brother recovering. We were glad to have Mrs. Geo. Starnes call by to see us during the week. Mr. I. C. Zachary, a business man of this part of the city, transacted business with us during the week. Mr. J. W, Wilson and Mr. R. A. Johnston, both popular young men in social and other circles of the city, were in during the week, and gave orders for printing.—Thanks. Entered a second-class matter June 12th 1919 a e Post Office at Wichita, Kans., under the Act 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 natter for publication. If you fail to get your paper, notify us at once. islators in Tuesday's primary. We hope Wichita caught the lesson. They will represent the Third and Sixth Districts. While some cry, others will rejoice, is the same old thought left by the primaries here last Tuesday, but as a whole, we think we have nominated a set of very reliable candidates to serve us; if they can pass the final test. Mrs. Pearl Oliver and daughter, Miss Vauncile Oliver, are visitors at the home of Mr. W. C. Neely, of 1242 Blaine Ave. Mr. A. A. Fuller has returned to Kansas City, Mo., after attending the Grand Lodge in Hutchinson. Miss Ascraft, the guest of Mrs. Lutie Brown, has returned to her home. Watch the autos, street cars and vehicles of all kinds in crossing the streets, as people are getting killed daily, just because they don't watch. Mr. B. N. Hunnigan stopped in for a few minutes business chat Wednesday afternoon. Mr. J. H. Vann and Miss Gertude Hollands, were happily united in holy matrimony, July 29, at their home, 1315 S. Meade. Mrs. E. M. Barnes, and little daughter, Zorn called by Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Nichols stopped in on business Wednesday. Rev. E. P. Geiger is reported quite indisposed this week. After a visit in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Miss Rubie Dobbs is in the city again. Mrs. Ora Carter entertained with a luncheon for the out of town visitors Tuesday at her home. Mrs. Milton Perry, Mrs. G. G. Brown, Miss Mattie Scott and Miss Jeanette Jones, gave a delightful picnic party on Thursday afternoon of last week from 3 to 7 o'clock, at Central Riverside Park, out of courtesy to the out of town visitors and friends. A jolly time was spent in games and a bounteous supper was served and highly enjoyed by all. Miss Flossie Gossette was in the city a few days this week. Miss Ruth Kimberline, of Pratt, is in our city again. Mr. Leon Nichols passed through the city some days ago, enroute to Colorado Springs. Miss Florence Horton spent last Sunday in Wellington, visiting relatives. Mr. George Hamilton of Topeka, was a visitor in the city during the week... Mrs. Amanda Oldham, of Wellington, who has been visiting in the city has returned to her home. Miss Faye Bowen, and Mother, Mrs. Leroare Bowen, the evangelist were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Ella Sandford left Thursday on a visit to Columbus, Kansas, and Chicago. Mr. S. L. Washington was a business caller last evening. Mesdames L. Humphrey, Grace Taylor and Marie Childs were hostess Monday evening, at the home of Mr. R. E. Whitted, with an elegant party honoring the visitors in the city. A musical was a pleasant feature of the affair. Among the numbers was a vocal solo by Miss McKnight, of Topeka, and an instrumental selection by Mr. Eugene Perry. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. E. M. Barnes and children spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Clearwater. Mr. Barnes joned them on Sunday, and all returned late Sunday evening, reporting a delightful trip. Mrs. K. B. Flake Sellers left for K. C., Saturday on a short pleasure trip. Mrs. A. K. Lawrence entertained in an informal reception Tuesday evening, at her home on Ohio Ave., having as her guest of honor, Men- THE ASSOCIATE MICRO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE ```markdown ``` CITY CHURCHES' NOTES ```markdown ``` New Hope Baptist Careful study of "David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem," developed this central thought in Sunday School August 1st, "That religion is the most important element in the life of every man, community or nation." Sunday at 11:00 a. m., Rev. Joseph Wilson, of Texarkana, Texas, delivered a wonderfully interesting spiritual sermon, using as a text Phil. 4:4. Subject "Christian joy." There is a marked spiritual growth in the Christians who attend B. Y. P. U. The lessons and discussions are inspiring. It was a pleasure to hear Rey, Joseph Wilson preach another excellent sermon at the evening service. Text; I John 3:1. Context: John 3:16. Subject "The supremacy of love." He said in part: "My friends, Mr. Drummon has written a book telling that love is the greatest thing in the world. When I read the book, I used the words of Helen Kellar; the first time she was informed that God is love, communicating with her teacher, she said: "I knew it all the time." Human love is great, but let us speak of the transcending love of God. God so high and holy, compared to man, provokes this exclamation: "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God!" "A mother's love is great. She owns her child, no matter how he becomes, she owns her offspring. Patriotic love is great also, but God's love exceeds all other. God so loved the world that He gave His greatest gift—Jesus." Mrs. Lena Smith has returned from an extended trip. She visited in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. The funeral of Deacon John E. Lewis was attended at our Church Saturday at 1:00 p. m. Dr. E. T. Fishback, delivered the fitting eulogy. Many ministers and lodge members from all over the state were present. The floral emblems were beautiful. The K. Ps. U. B. Fs. James Montgomery, Clayborn, Ashcraft, Hardy, Hudgens, and Misses Sexton, Nunley, and Sims. The home was very artistically decorated with palms and cut flowers. More than 100 ladies were in attendance during the evening to meet these very charming guests. The following ladies served as assistant hostesses: Mesdames Jewel Brown, Bell West, C. Anderson, and Barnes, and Misses Esther Johnson and Zola Cullum. With Miss Sims at the piano and MissSexton as star vocalist, several young ladies joined her in a glorious chorus, which pleasantly claimed the best attentio not those present. The evening was an ideal one, and not until a late hour were the guests willing to retire, all admitting the fact that Mrs. Lawrence was unique as hostess. Mesdames Clayborne and Montgomery, the sister and mother of Mrs. P. M. Bell, after enjoying a special affair last evening, left at 12:40, for their home in Kansas City. Miss Rubie McKnight left last evening for her home, Topeka. We hope the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Moore, of 1021 Cleveland Ave., is better today. Miss Gertrude Owens has returned home after an extended summer vacation in Topeka. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moore of 1021 Cleveland Avenue, Mesdames Moore, Price, Anderson, Thompson and Hathmon as hostess, was the scene of an enjoyable lawn party, Games, music and other enjoyable features were indulged in until a late hour, and all retired expressing themselves as having spent a most pleasurable evening. A BRILLIANT AFFAIR. On last Sunday afternoon along in the cool of the evening about 6 30 o'clock, the chatting and the laughter accompanied by he many voices, heard, made the drug store appear as though it had been turned into a beautiful summer garden on the beach of some Great Lake; when Mestames William Bettls, Floyd Crouch and Stella Brazil entertained a few of their visiting friends at the Makin Eye Drug Store. Everything was in read- DNA turned out. His body was laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery. We sympathize with the bereaved. 15th Street M. E. Our pastor, Rev. E. P. Geiger, is on the sick list this week, suffering with acute rheumatism. All the classes in our Sunday School were delighted to see the Bible Class win the banner last Sunday. The picnic last Thursday, was the most pleasant annual outing that our Sunday School has enjoyed for several years. The Annual Trustee Rally, for the benefit of the parsonage debt, was closed last Sunday, netting $160.10. The Trustees hereby extend their many thanks to the members and friends of our Church for their liberal contributions, which made this sum possible. Calvary Baptist "Whosoever will" is the spirit of the Sunday School, and it is becoming known that the number is increasing. Why would ye talent stay away, when the vineyard is ripe? School last Sunday was splendid, and effective work was done. At 11:00 a.m., the Pastor well supported by his Choir started the spiritual spread for the soul, using the subject: "Redeeming the Times." We saw the imperative need of making he future better than the past. We ended this great meeting with Sacrament, giving us Spiritual remembrance of the Son and of our salvation, thus our hearts rejoiced. At 7:00, we again witnessed a great B. Y. P. U., under the direction of Mrs. Carrie Anderson, and Mrs. Jewel Brown. We found many good things on the doctrine of repentance. At night the large audience listened to another discourse from the pastor on "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." When he was through, we felt that we had made no mistake in finding the Lord precious to our souls.. Truly, we had a great day. iness, right to the point, and attractive and the guests left declaring the hostesses as ideal entertainers with novel ideas. Those in the party were:—Misses Ruth Nunley of San Antonio, Tex., Mattie Scott, Myrtle Hurst, Ruth Minn field of Topeka, Kan. Jannetta Jones of St. Charles, Mo., Mesdames Lutie Brown, G. G Brown, B.F. Rav. Jas. Bryant, Milton Perry, A. K. Lawrence, Effie Martin, F. C. West, Claiborn and Montgomery of Kansas City, (sister and mother of Mrs. P. M. Bell, Mary Carr, Fred Helm, Chas. Amiker, Helen Ferguson, P. M. Banks, F. O. Miller, Wm. Bettis, Floyd Crouch, Estella Brazil, P. M. Bell. ENTERTAINMENT. Mrs. Milton Livingston, 913 Ohio Avenue entertained with an old time southern dinner in honor of her mother Mrs. Alice Darcy and sister Kittle Coleman, Mrs. W. R Hardie and children of Boise Idaho. Mrs Eliza Mayo and children of Memphis. Tenn., Mrs C. C. Yarbrough. This was a life-long friendly reunion. All departed declaring Mrs. Livingston an ideal hostess and thanked God for having permitted them all to meet once again in this life Sister Kittle Colman has reerched her 83rd birthday. Rev. Edmond, pastor of C. M. E. Church, was a caller on printing business yesterday. Thanks We appreciate the large orders for printing, given us during the week by Mr. I. C. Zachary. Miss Dorothy Sims wishes to thank all who helped in making the Piano Recital a success, by their presence and assistance. And hopes to be able to serve you better at her next recital, which bids fair of exceeding all heretofore events of the season. Your further patronage and attendance is solicited. Rev. H. H. Edmonds was in on business during the week, also renewed his subscription. Rev. Edmonds is pastor.qf the C. M. E. Church. Mr. Banks of Wellington, one of our honored subscribers who has been in special car service for many years, favored the office with a much appreciated call while in the city. 丙丙丙 --- ```markdown ``` Funeral Service Of Our Friend, Mr. J. E. Lewis Was an Impressive Scene Men From Every .Walk. Of Life Gathered To Pay Homage To Fallen Leader And Friend Last Saturday proved to be the climax of sorrow, and the highest tributes of respect was given to the honored dead, when the Knights of Pythias, Oddfellows, U. B. Fs., Calanthes, Ruths, Elks and Christians, local, district and state, met in New Hope Church, pastored by that giant in the Gospel, Dr. E. T. Fishback, Promptly at 1:03 o'clock, the brethren of the different lodges began filing down stairs and lining for the march to the beautiful residence of Mr. J. E. Lewis, on Eagle St., led by Mr. Prince Edwards and the brass band. The Grand Lodge and the Grand Court officers were present with splendid resolutions of honor, respect, and pointing out the usefulness of their dear brother, and opened by Scripture Reading and he will be missed. The Services were prayer by Dr. Joseph Wilson, of Texariana, Texas, the ex-pastor of New Hope Church, where Bro. Lewis had been deacon, superintendent so long. The emblems of the different orders were designed in flowers with the taste of an artist. There were a number of flower girls and plenty of flowers, showing their appreciation for the usefulness of his life he had lived in their midst. We listened to some fine resolutions from the different orders, then a 5 minutes eulogy by Ex-Grand Master, Rev Geo. McNeal, of U. B. Fs., and Grand Court of Calanthe by Mrs. E. K. Bowers, Grand Chancellor, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Original poem by Mr. T. Davis, Southwestern Baptist S. S. Convention, reading a letter from Rev J. C. Rodgers. The resolutions from the B. Y. P. U., Sunday School, Choir and Deacon Board, simply showed how faithful he had served in every part of the Church. A great number of telegrams showed how his life had touched the people throughout the country, they were read by Dr. J. H. VanLue. The 5 minute's talks brought before us Dr. W. A. Bowren, representing the thousands of Baptist of Kansas, of which Bro. Lewis was Secretary. Rev. Harris, of Caldwell, Rev. N. J. Stokes, of Pratt, Rev. J. Reeves, of ElDorado, Rev. Baker, Presiding Elder Smith, Rev. B. Alard Smith, and Joseph Wilson, of Texarkana, Texas, all paid striking tribute to the memory of the deceased. Masterly and scholarly, did Dr. E. T. Fishback deliver the funeral oration, comparing him with Jonathan and David in faithfulness. The text was appropriate and it was given scholarly interpretation. There were three times as many people outside of the Church as were on the inside. The funeral procession was six or seven blockslong with Autos. Lynching, The Nation's Pet Crime By The Negro Associated Press The pet crime of the nation LYNCHING-HAS REACHED ITS ZENITH. More than twenty years of continual protest on the part of the American Negroes, through the leaders, organizations and newspapers of the group, has at last found apostleship within the circles of power. Lynchling was born, nourished and cherished in the South. The hellish power of its virule perms has been carried "with malice aforethought into the remotest corners of the nation by the carefully "discriminating" news wires of the Associated Press and the palmstaking propaganda of its writers. The baneful disease has demonstrated, beyond contradiction, its ability to thrive and flourish everywhere—yes, everywhere. It has blazed its way with sinister and jocular indifference through the "color line," through youth and age, through men and women of honor and innocence through the sacred tissues of expectant mothers, and through the peaceful quiet of the country side, as well as the busy, bustling centers of the great city. To the low moan of the praying Negroes, their outstretched hands of righteous appeal, the soft but steady and mighty tread of the migrating tens of thousands to climes of protection and safety, have recently been added 6 Street. KANSAS 6128. the rearing voice of the daily newspapers, North, South, East and West; the walls of anxiety of the white clergy and political leaders, and the unyielding bullets of equal and exact justice, under the general direction of the great commonwealth of North Carolina, and his fearless Governor T. W. Rickett WITH SUCH A COMBINATION OF EFFORT, LYNCH LAW HAS REAHTED ITS CREST. IT MUST GO: The most powerful instrumentality in the world is public sentiment. In the face of it, empires and kingdoms have crumbled to earth; human slavery has been abolished; bolshevism has marched westward with terrible potentialities, and with it, lynching must go. Without public sentiment definitely crystalized against lynching there has been but meager possibility of success in throttling the onrush of these barbaric performances. How that recent events have sickened the most pessimistic onlooker, the hour for action has come, and with urflinching unity of purpose, something worth while will happen for all time to come. Hear What Gov. Coolidge Says. By The Negro Associated Press "There is especially due to the colored race a more general recognition of their constitutional rights. Tempted with disloyalty, they remained loyal, serving in the military forces with distinction, obedient to the draft to the extent of hundreds of thousands, invested $1 out of every $5 they possessed in Liberty Bonds. Surely they hold the double title of citizenship, by birth and by conquest, to be relieved from all imposition, to be defended from lynching and to be freely guaranteed equal opportunities." This is the answer number two. "These expressions," said W. A. Bibb, of Chicago, one of the editors of the Chicago Whip, "will make it necessary for Cox and Roosevelt to make an expression on human justice, and particularly with reference to lynching." According to Mr. Bibb, who is an outspoken student of sociology, among the younger men, the psycological effect of the attitude of Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge, will have a beneficial effect for good throughout the country, and will be reflected in the public utterances of leaders, and in the more favorable and of outspoken attitude of newspapers. Dr. J. R. Crossland, who was one of the delegates-at-large from Missouri to the Republican National Convention was a visitor in the city this week on his return from Massachusetts, where he was a member of the notification committee. Dr. Crossland is very enthusiastic about the Republican outlook. He will be one of the speakers in the campaign. Charles Calloway, an attorney of Kansas City, was also here and stated that he expects to expound Republican doctrine. It is practically settled that one of the right hand men in organization work, will be Robert R. Church, of Tennessee. He was in the city several days ago, and is now engaged in some gum shoe effos, after which he will return to Chicago. There has been some great discussions among Northern Republicans to the effect that the names of various leaders from various Northern states are not those seen among the list of visitors "called in" at the National Headquarters in the Auditorium Hotel. It is well to know that it is the purpose of the committee to overlook no one who can be of service in helping to round up the populace. "We are just getting started," said one of the most prominent men about the headquarters. "We don't forget that we have the votes," rejoined the interviewer. (Continued From Page One) NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS MEETS IN WASHINGTON. tend the Congress as delegates should write to Rev. W. A. Taylor. Corresponding Secretary, 2021 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. For further information write headquarters. We do job printing on short notice. Work guaranteed. eens