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. ‘ Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage—Give Them a Tria LAPETEs 24, 13 ~e-cr* er = aan ail ff . 7 | WOR Aa | Aid Wee ANS aN 5 (eg WUE gs pe ee OR: THE;GOQOD OF “THE PEOPLE Vo'. XIU No. 16 ~ "wichita, Kansas, Friday, Aug. 13, 1920 * 5 . Price: Sc HARDING'S CONCEPTION OF DUTIES | T Supreme Camp {Southwestern Baptist ea OF THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIGHTENS | American Woodmen y Session at Great Bend OF NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION HEARTS OF COLORED U.S. CITIZENS = agar itt Bett, Benim, te, 10" ee In Full Sympathy With Race, He Ex- pressed the view that the Federal Government Should Stamp out Lynching Sacrifice In Blood on Nation's Bat- teflelds Entitle Race to All that ° America Can Give Republican Candidate Forces Leaugue of Nations Into Backgrourd for Col- ored Cititens by His Strong Pro- nouncement In Favor of Equal Rights and Protection at Home Chicago—Senstor Warren G. Hard- ing’s conception of the duty of the federal government to the loyal col- ored citizenship of the country, em- bodied in his speech accepting the Republican nomination for President, at Marion, Ohio, July 22, has over- shadowed all other Sesues In the minds of colored Americans, With charac- teristic concentration Senator Hard- ing interpreted the fondest hopes and Aesires of the colored people, pro- ceeded directly to a policy that would bring about their consummation, and drove home and clinched an essential truth which has been tugging for years at the just American heart! which has been denied by “lesser breeds without the law,” and relent- lessly striven for by the law-abiding ambitious and progressive colored man. Senator Harding in full sympathy _With the race, did not do the common- place thing: just simply condemn lynching. Everybody does that. We firmly believe that those who-engage in the disgraceful practice, condemn it, The candidate for President found a remedy for it, He said: “I believe the federal government should stamp out Iynching and remove the stain from the fair name of America.” From this unequivocal stand the colored people of the country have taken heart, and the hope and faith spring eternal that with the election of Harding there will be a new era of opportunity and endeavor open to the race, There was no soft pedal em- ployed by the statement made by Sen- ator Harding, who even went further and said:“I believe the Negro citi- zens of America should be guaran- teed the enjoyment of all the rights, that they have earned the full meas- ure of citizenship bestowed that their Tuskegee Institute Ca- dets Make Fine Record At Camp Custer By ihe Negro Associated i rese Tuskegee Institnte, Ala., Aug. Ea Tuskegee Institute was represented at the Reserve Officers’ Training Camp which was held at Camp Cus- ter, Michigan, Twentyjtwo of the sixty-four colored students there were members of the R. 0. T. C. Organi- ration at Tuskegee Institute, In letter to Dr. Moton, one of the offi- cers at Camp Custer comments upon the work of the Tuskegee boys as foilowss “J have nothing but the highest words of praise and commendation for these noble sons of the South and of our race who came imbued wits the “Tuskeges Spirit” of ‘making _ good’ no matter what the handicap, Right well, indeed, have they in ev- ery course demonstrated their manli- ness, excellent character, efficient and the evidence of the sound and thor- ough training received at thelr In- stitution.” Major Walcott, Commandant of Cadets at Tuskegeo Institute, visited Camp Custer, and upon his arrival, a silver loving cup was presented to the Tuskegee boys for their fine record by the 1600 other students. Captain Charles Ecton was among those in charge. By The Negro Associated Prensa Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 33,—Babies of Milwaukee entrants in a baby com- oe it: at ileal sae innit aM tei 8) Sa cn Boat Wie et abel able LO oe OA sacrifices In blood on the battlefields of the republic have entitled them to all of freedom and opportanity, all of sympathy and ald that the Ameri can apiri¢ of fairness and justice de- mands.” | It has been more than a score of years since sach generous words of encouragement have been given out by a candidate for President and this srecch is being enthusiastically re- ceived by the colored leaders all over the country, and their commendation of the candidate who has evinced the courage to go on record is unanimous, Among colored people, quite as keen as the average American upon all issues affecting the country, the League of Natlons and other ques- tions, both national and internation- al in which the country is embroiled, have been forced into the background in the face of m new dawn of racial Justice, which Senator Harding prom- ses to America by interposing the strong arm of the federal government to put an end to the curse of lynching, which {s a blot upon our national eacutcheon. While it has been the rule among colored people to look upon the Re- publican party as their champion, the position assumed by Senator Harding {fs 2 long way in advance of anything that has been said or done in years, Col. Franklin A, Dennison, late of the Eighth Mlinois Regiment, and present assistant attorney-general of that state, commenting upon the at- titude of the Republican candidaté for president, said: “Whatever the color- ed man gets in the way of encour- agement or recognition comes from the Republican party, but Senator Harding has gone all previous aspi- rants for the presidency one better by holding out a tangible solution of the questions that are held as a aword of Damocles over his dead. That word of Harding’s that the federal government should get after lynch- ers will make many a criminal against the life and constitutional rights of the egjored man tremble in his boots. Every colored man and woman who votes should vote for Harding and Coolidge, and every white man who believes in the supremacy of the law and an even justice to all men should do so, too.” ae petition are to be the chief feature of an exposition to be given by business and professional members of the race in Milwaukee, August 30 and 31, Sil. ver Cups will be awarded by the As- sociation of Commerce for the most effective booth and the best float in the exhibit, | —_s— Prominent Educator To Study In Africa By The Negro Associated Press Salisbury, N. C., Aug. 18—Prof. J. E. Kwegyir Aggrey of the faculty of Livingstone College is on a twelve month leave of absence and has joined the Phelps-Stokes Fund Commission for the study of educational missions in Equatorial and West Africa, this work being undertaken by the Phelps- Stokes Fund in co-operation with the American and British Boards for for- eign missions, The release of Prof, Aggrey from his work at Livingstone College was secured by Thomas Jes- se Jones of the Phelps-Stokes Fund on account of “his African origin, his marked ability as an observer, broad training sociology and education and constructive attitude toward the per- plexing problems of race relations,” says Prof, Jones, and by recommends- tions of the members of the faculty of Columbia University, and others, The committee will study the rela- tion of education to the agricultural needs and hygenic eonditions of the colonies in Africa, in the sections re- ferred to above. The Supreme Camp . —-Of The— American Woodmen “The Brotherhood of Man” incorpo- rated 1901, Denver Colorado, insures against old age disability, accident, sickness, death. $800,000.00 for protection of Poli- cy Holders. $1,000,000.00 paid as benefits, $60,000,000.00 of Insurance written, The only Soclety extending Wood- crafts to Colored People, “Pays while you live,” Pays when you die.” Up to date; yes, ahead of date, Outside of the beaten path of Lifé Insurance, Universally popular, Rates never changing. Sound as a Gold Dollar. Solid as Gibraltar. FRANK I. GODFREY, State Supervisor Office 600 N. Main St. 'Phone M, 1537 Wichita, Kansas, ———R—__ THE SUPREME CAMP THE AMERICAN WOODMEN Was organized in Denver, Colorado, in 190}, by men who had given all their lives to the study of Fraternal Insurance. Kight rates, methods and manage- ment were adopted from the start, « fact, which has kept the Order from ever having to issue extra assess- riexts or increase the burdens of its members in any way. | It ts based on the lodge system, fits locals being known as camps. Meetings are held at last’ once pet month, when sick claims are adjust: ed and new applicants admitted and given the password and signs, much the same as any other fraternal so- clety. Yet here are some of the features that make Woodcraft quite different from anything else you have ever ‘known: te) First—Certificates range from $100.- 00 to $2,000.00. Second—Certificates increased or de- creased at will. Third—All certificates carry accident, sick, total disability, burial and death benefits, _ Fourth—All certificates graduated on an adequate rate, Fifth—All certficates guaranteed re- gardless of condition of local camp. Go where you please, live where you please, your certificate is al- ways good, Sixth—The clerk of local camp {s ap- pointed and bonded by Head Camp, therefore local funds can never be stolen or squandered to the detri- ment of camp or your policy. Seventh—No initiation; simple, dig- nified obligation. Eighth—Rates the same every month, Never » tax or extra assessment of any kind, Ninth—All mortuary funds javested in bonds ana used solely for pay- ment of*clalms, 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 frater- nal insurance society of Denver, Col- orado, having complied with all the laws of this state regulating Fra- ternal Insurance Societies, is author- ized to transact the business of this clase in this state, Witness my hand and seal of office. (Seal) FRANK TRAVIS. Established fn this state since 1917. ‘ FRANK I. GODFREY, State Supervisor Office 600 N, Main St., Phone M, 1537 Wichita, Kansas. —s—— Pythian Grand Lodge Endorses Harding — Hutchinson, Kansas—The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, which met here last week, endorsed Harding and Coolodge for eters “emi oo Rl wT, okt me twee tee te Southwestern Baptist ‘ Convention In Great Session at Great Bend Great Bend, Kansas, Aug. 10.—' With many live,wires present to hold up the arm of our President, Sister Carrie Anderson, who was really too weak to be present, but being a will- ng worker of the Master she was at her post and opened the greatest ession in the history of the District B. Y. P. U. Convention. The enthu- sinim ran higher, spirit was greater, and finance more. Many friends and visitors were present. Miss Josle Montgomery rendered a splendid pa- per on “What do the Churches of the Southwestern District expect of their Young People?” She inspired a se- ries of elevating discussions, | The Convention singing wasgood. The sermon by Rev. M. 8. Jones was a gospel treat and food for the soul in a practical way. The general ime pression is that, the session is bet- ter in every way than ever before. ‘The evening session, hke the morn- ing session, was part business and part literary, bringing before us Bro. A T. Sims, who lectured 30 minutes on the “Modern Methods of conduct- ing a B. Y. P. U.." which seemed ‘to have had its impression. It was crowned by a sweet and well ren- dered solo by Bro. Arthur DeGrafen- read, both of Calvary Baptist, Wichi- ta. At night the Convention, Choir, with Miss Josie Montgomery at the piano, which had served faithfully, by request was released to allow Great Bend Choir of the First Bap- tist Church, demonstrate their musi- cal ability. Reports of committees were listened to, which closed the ses- “sion. * The Welcomes from the following were simply grand: Mrs, Kittie Mc- Donald, for the B. Y, P. U., Mra, J. E. Crowder, for the S. S.; Miss Starks for the Circle. Appropriate- Jy Mrs, M. L. Copeland responded with words of cheer and instruction, well seasoned with wit. Sweetness was added to the occasion by a well ren- dered solo by Mrs, Jewel Brown. Song by the Choir, prepared us for the Scripture Lesson, after listen- ing to two little girls of the Great Bend B. Y, P. U., one about 12 and the other 8 years of age. Rev, J. H. Van Lue read I Cor, 1&th chapter and Rev, Crutchfield offered a fervent prayer. Rev, N. J. Stokes was introduced to preach, and he made a noble effort. An African Sergeant, M, G, Sishuba, a student of Roger Williams was introduced and spoke wonderfully, giving the Baptist of America credit for his seeing the light. He was giv- en $2500 to help prepare himself for the missionary work in Africa, Wednesday morning at 8:00 o'clock the Ministers and Deacons’ Meeting went right Into session and had a great session, placing the old relia- ble Rev. Harris, at the helm. Closing address by State Misslonary, Rev. J, H. Van Lue. Sunday Schoo! Department—This proved to be a great meeting filled with intelligent and spiritual reas- oning, Mrs. S. B. Butler on the “Ethi- cal Influence of the Sunday Bchool on Children,” Mrs. J. Reeves, “The Intellectucl." The responses were great, Solo by Miss Josie Mont- gomery was timely, ‘The hour arrived to hear a sermon and the alternate, Rev. Gentry read the Scriptdre Lesson and sang, Rev. Felton Leith offered prayer. Rev, Woods preached s great sermon. Evening Session—The evening ses- sion was opened by Rev G. P, Hender- son and Wellington delegates. Here we paused to pay tribute togBro. J. E. Lewis, which was whole-hearted and expressions of much love and showed the results of living the life, (To be Continued) | President and Vice President and called upon all ots members, “who love their race‘and believe in lawful government and equal opportunity for American citlizens, to use not only their votes, but their time, money and Influence to bring about the election of the Republican ticket.” - An unusual event occurred in the t Se | ee closing hours of the State Grand 4 Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, A All Baptist Churches resolution was unanimously passed © ASked To Represent endorsing the Republican ticket and : declaring that it was the duty of at Preparations Made For colored men and women to support 10 Thousand fae Hae 8 his campaign for tie B cr et vcche la Daves justice and Il ys i¢ Negro Baptist! urches in No! —s—. aeons GREETINGS:— : spe Sétma, Ala, July 16, 1920—It ts Economic And Political yi profound gratitude to God that Stability; The Crying are permitted to announce the 40th Anniversary of the National Need of the Hour [Baptist Convention, to be held at In- Bread Crumbs For The Many Mean alenabeley Redlenty, September #14 Starvation: Bor The Kew | Great and marvelous have been the By Wolk Ac Moore _| blessings which hava come to the or- ‘There is euch a thing as a fellow taking himself tvo seriously, For instance, when a chap starts a “move. ment” and then straightway swal- lows the movement and calmly an- nounces, “And now I will lead “the way out of the wilderness.” It just now happens that the politician is tn the saddle, It has been his habit not only to take himself seriously but also to take everything else he could lay his capacioug hands on. He Is going true to form. But there fs just this one ray of hope flashing slantwise athwart the political skies of the moment. Mr. Pdiitician is beginning to call himself names. It doth appear that there are two breeds of the species, the genus Northerinus and the genus Souther- Inus. By some terrifically unsavory means the Southerinus has “beat” the genus Northerinus to the first serving of the political pie. The very devil is to play, as a consequence. With characteristic periscacity of perception, Col. Perry Howard of Mississippl, who, by the way, hap- pens to be sitting at the first table, tushes to the defence of the breth- ren and heatedly announces that “What the race needs is worth and efficiency, courage and not leather- lunged geographical location.” This Ys alliteratively crushing. But is it sufficiently sensible to serve the pure pose we all have to achieve? The election of Harding and Coolidge is the main question at issue. To be squabbling about jobs at the several headquarters {s “small town” stuff and is, fundamentally, unseenly and ht variance with the operations of common eense at this time. It fs eco- nomic and political stability which is the cryling need of the hour. Bread crumbs for the few may mean star- vation for the many. No North, no South, but a united race held to geth- erinthe pursult of a clear interpret- etation of the Constitution and a sound furtherance of the finer and fuller spirit of American life, con- stitute our alms, and by the Heavens, we propose to have ell of this and more. To h—1 with the jobs, we want freedom. “More War” is in the air, Should it come to us I feel certain that the “colored man and brother” will re- spond to the call to arms with @ unamnity of spirit which will sound the death knell to the further main- tenance of the lynching disposition by a Jarge and influential element of the American people. More peace to the ashes of lynching. Save your money. Only the other day the Pennsylvania Railroad dis- charged twelve thousand men from one of its main divisions and the ru-' mor is more are {n line for discharge before the winter sets in. It 1s also announced that several of the big corporations in the West will dis- charge Jarge numbers of men in the near future. Saye your money, Coal and food next winter will go farther than automobile rides this summer, | But then the Lord is our Shepherd, we should worry. { John V. Widgner Has Remarkable Career By The Negro Associated Press Baltimore, Md., Aug. 13—John V. All Baptist Churches Asked To Represent Preparations Made For 10 Thousand The Negro Baptist Churches in North Arerica, GREETINGS:— Sétma, Ala, July 16, 1920—It ts with profound gratitude to God that ‘we are permitted to announce the 40th Anniversary of the National Baptist Convention, to be held at In- dianapolia, Indians, September 8-14, 1920. Great and marvelous have been the blessings which have come to the or- ganization since the last session held at New Ark, N. J. Peace and har- mony prevails in every department, and the achievements surpass those of any previous year, % The sessions to be held at Indianap- olis are to be very busy ones, many questions of vital interest to the de- nomination will come up for solution and in view of the fact, it 1s urged that the leaders arrange with their state delegations to not leave the Conven. , tion city until Tuesday, September Uth, so as to avoid the usual rush fin winding up the business of the Convention. | Under the present constitution there are three classes of member- ship; annual, life and representative, but the desira to have the Conven- tion made up of representatives from Baptist churches, is very pronounced, hence we are asking and urging that every Baptist Church will elect a rep- resentative to the forth coming meet- ing, and if you cannot send a mes- senger, send a letter, The amount necessary to admit a charch to rep- resentation Is only $5.00, yet many will send more than this amount. We want at least 2,000 churches to rep- resent in this 40th session. To set at rest the question as to whether the State Conventions, both church and Sunday-school, and all district conventions and associations are in harmony with the National Baptist Convention, (each and all are urged to send at least-one represen- tative.) The amount required for rep- resentation {s only $10.00. All such bodies should at the earliest possible moment elect their messengers and send their names to the Secretary of the Convention, Prof. R. B. Hudson, Selma, Alabama, up to the lst of Sep- tember, After that time to Indianap- olls, Indiana, Al! women organiza- tions should report in the same man- ner to Miss Nannie Burroughs, Lin- coln Heights, Washington, D. C. The Enrollment Committee will be in session one day prior to the meet- ing of the Convention, and it is hop- ed that all messengers will have filed their credentials with the Secretary, and by him with the Committee, so that a sufficient enrollment may be made on the first day of the sessions to enable the Convention fp proceed to business without delay. An Invitation 1s extended to all Missionary Baptist Churches to send messengers to this meeting, without regard to their affillation with other Baptist organizations, We are assured that ample ar- rangements have been made for the entertainment of ten thousand mes- sengers, at reasonable rates. ° E. C. MORRIS, President, R. B. HUDSON, Secretary Widgeon, the custodian of the Mary- land Academy of Sclence and author- ity on the flora fauna of Maryland, 70 years of age, has had a remark- able career. He was born in Northampton County, Va. July 23, 1850. He attended a Freedmen’s Bu- reau School In Accomac County, Va, from 1865 until he came to Baltimore on January 1, 1870. He worked at waiting for a while and then went to work for Kuhm & Cummings, who conducted a photograph gallery on Charles Street, There he learned somcthing about the art of photogra- (Continued on page four) Dr. W. W. Lucas, Now In Chicago Chicago, Aug. 13. - Dr W. W. Lucas, for a number of years assistant General Secretary of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with headquarters in Meridian. Miss., has resigned from that office and moved to Chicago. Dr. Lucas states that he knows fully the reasons for the renewed exodus from the South, and he will issue a special statement on this subject for the Associated Negro Press. Dr. Lucas has accepted an appointment as Chairman of the Speakers' Bureau, and Educational Department, of the Co-operative Society of America, an organization of both races, and his headquarters are at the State Street division, 63d street and South Park Avenue. The Co operative Society of America has a present membership of more than 200,000 with nearly one-fourth of the number Colored. They are establishing grocery stores and other enterprises, and have more than 160 Colored sales people, men and women, in Chicago. Wealthy Oklahoma Negroes In New York On Business New York, Aug. 13. - The city of New York has been awakened to one of the evidences of real progress by the presence of Mrs. A. Thelma Johnson, proprietor of one of the most modern department stores in Oklahoma, who, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Mary Louise Green, have placed orders here for more than $25,00 worth of goods, for fall and winter. Mrs. Johnson is the wife of J. C Johnson, the well known capitalist of Wewoka, Oklahoma. The ladies are also in a party, in which is Mrs. Andrew "Rube" Foster, wife of the famous ball player, who will attend the National Negro Business League in Philadelphia. What Perry W. Howard Says of the North and South Chicago, Aug. 13.—There Ias been a noticeable let-up in the barrage of criticism by the newspapers and leaders since the candidates of the kupublican ticket made their speech of acceptance. A majority of the newspapers have grown eloquent in their approval of the utterances, and speak of them as "the dawn of a new era." "a new emancipation" and similar terms. The are a few of the newspapers that are somewhat skeptical of the "sincerity of purpose," of the expressions. One of the papers stated editorially: "We have been fed upon words by the Republican Party for years, what we now desire are deeds." This is the exception, however. Ralph W. Tyler, formerly of the Navy, and at present Managing Editor of The Cleveland Advocate, recently had an hour's interview with the Republican nominee, Senator Harding, in Marion, and he came away satisfied with the Senator's sincerity of purpose and his ready grasp of the problems of race relationship. There is a gradual increase of the staff surrounding Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, and other leaders who are busying themselves in behalf of party success. Philip H. Brown, of the publicity department, stated that the "campaign is further along, by six weeks, than I have ever seen it." The opposition raised by northern race men with reference to southern men being connected with the National Committee, Perry W. Howard, the widely known attorney of Jackson, Miss., who is president of the Negro Bar Association and has been secretary of the Colored National Republican Headquarters at New York for two terms, with special commendations for efficiency and who is now connected in Chicago, tensely remarked; for The Associated Negro Press: "I cannot see by what process of mentality a few discredited northern race men can conclude that we men of the South, who have walked through the valley of the shadow of death for the redemption of our people, should be despised by these leaders simply because we are despised by Vardeman, Hoke Smith, Cole Blease and others who despise us because of our absolute and unwavering loyalty to the rights of our people. "The only difference between the northern Negro and the southern Negro that I can see is, one has preceeded the other to the North, and any man who is small enough to base his worth upon geography can be of no service to the Republican Party, nor any other institution." "What the race now needs is worth and efficiency, courage and tact, and not leather-lunged geographical location." All Plans Ready For Greatest Session of Business League Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 13. The advance guard of the delegates and visitors to the annual convention of the National Negro Business League has begun to arrive for the sessions next week. The city is astir with anticipation, and it is expected that the metropolis of the Keystone state will add new laurels to its traditional hospitality. Scores of visitors are spending the week end at Atlantic City preparatory to their stay in Philadelphia. The local committee announces that all arrangements are complete. Interest is increasing, and discussions are becoming more general with reference to the personnel for officers for the ensuing year. There have been at least two more men suggested by their friends for the office of president of the Business League, they are: Aaron Malone, of St. Louis, Mo., of the Poro Company, and president of the St. Louis Business League, and John W. Lewis, of Washington, president of the Industrial Savings Bank, and owner of the Whitlaw Hotel. It is not known that these men are making an active canvass for the office, but their names have been suggested by friends. Friends of Dr. R. R. Moton, president of the Business League, and who are arriving in the city, state that no person who heard Dr. Moton in his recent address in Mississippi, could question his ability as a leader, nor his courage in facing the issues of the times. On reliable authority it is declared that Dr. Moton was so frank in expressing himself on the issues that his close friends feared for his personal safety. Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of the National Negro Business League, will arrive in the city early in the week, and confer with members of the local committee, and assist them in putting the finishing touches on the plans. BUSINESS LEAGUE AND OFFICERS: The annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, in Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love," and the "Cradle of Liberty," promises unusual, and even, spectacular developments For the first time since the founding of the organization in Boston by Booker T. Washington, more than twenty years ago, there is going to be a 'scramble for office.' During Dr. Washington's lifetime, as generally admitted, the Business League thrived on his personality and popularity, and its functionining was largely inspirational. People gathered at the annual conventions for exchange of ideas-some regular and others exaggerated-they wore expensive badges which admitted them free to all social events, and they had a "great time" and went home happy and contented. For a short period a "National Organizer" was engaged to promote the work. There was some success in the South, where at that time most of the business prevailed, and state organizations were established, and have been maintained, in some form, in several states. A new economic condition has been established with us in the last five years. Fortunes after fortunes have been made by all classes of business men, and women, in all sections of the country. In commercial enterprise, manufacture, banking—the foundation of all modern business—oil, real estate and bond investments, and various other lines, there have been produced eminently successful people who are serious in their achievements, and have real pride of race. All of these should be in the National Business League, and should be interested in local work. Comparatively few are interested. In northern centers like Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and New York, even though the Business League has met in several of these cities, the attendance at the Philadelphia meeting from these centers and others similar, will be negligible. Business has increased more than three hundred per cent in many northern states since the migration, and it is flourishing in the South and West. Democrats "Reason With Negro Vote" Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 13. That there will be real activity among the Democrats to "reason with the Negro vote," is indicated by the several conferences that have been held in this city, Chicago, and Ohio recently. James A. Ross of Buffalo, N. Y., one of the most conspicuous of the Democrats, has been "gum shoeing" recently, and stated that "there will be a chance for Cox to get some Negro votes if he can overcome the double-cross that President Wilson hung on the sacred shoulders of the late Bishop Walters." Kansas City, Kans. Dots First Baptist Church experienced a high day last Sunday. Sunday School opened with great enthusiasm. Mr. George Williams, assistant superintendent, was at his place with his lesson well in hand, opened the School at the usual hour. Then the teachers took charge of their classes. Mrs. Lucy Sneed, the efficient teacher of class No. 2 certainly has her class in her hands; she was the happy recipient of 20 students in her class last Sunday. Mr. Williams had the observation of Mr. in class No 1. Total of scholars for the day was 34, yet the enrollment of the school is more. Rev. M. C. Lewis, our beloved pastor, made a splendid talk to the school after the lesson. He is in every meeting of each auxiliary of the church, and is loved by all and the community. He preached a very good sermon from St. John 9 .... He preached at length on the blind man in that chapter. Collections and announcements. Benediction. The B. Y. U., was the next feature of the day's service at 6:00 p.m., with Mrs. Estell, president, opened said Union with a good program by way of talks from the following persons: Mrs. Annie Mahan, Mrs. Jennie Drill, Mrs. Lucy Sneed and Rev. M. C. Lewis. Mr. Peppers is billed to speak to the young men next Sunday, and Mr. Thomas Johnson to the young women. Class No. 2 was entertained last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lucy Sneed, with ice cream, sherbet and cake, she entertained 20 children, both boys and girls. A short address was made to the children by pastor Lewis, while they were seated at their banquet. Miss Rachel Hill served them, along with Mrs. Sneed, their teacher and lover of children. another happy feature of the occasion, praise service conducted by Mr. Thomas Johnson. Pastor Lewis took the stand to deliver to us one of the Evening services at the church was best sermons of his life, "Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting." He certainly preached a strong, spiritual sermon, though he has been sick for 4 days, and we felt that he should not have exerted himself too hard to begin with, but after he got started, he seemed to have forgotten himself, and when he was found, he was sailing among the flying clouds of the spiritual altitudes. A large audience was in evidence. Mrs. Rev. Brown, who has kept her room because of a long illness, has gone to Iowa, with her sister, to recuperate if possible. We certainly wish for her recovery. Mrs. Dinnis is on the sick list this week, also Mrs. White is convalescing with her broken wrist. Mrs. Bessie Thatcher has overcome right along. Mrs. Bessie Thatcher has overcome her spell of sickness, she has employed the pastor Rev. Lewis to preach for her club in the church next Sunday at Argentine. * Mr. George Mahan is improving right along, after seven years of sickness with rheumatism and asthma, he is attending the hospital physicians. Mrs. A. M. Mahan had the pleasure of attending the morning service, after S. S., the Hard-shell Baptist service, with her friend, Mrs. Berry last Sunday. Last Wednesday evening, the First Baptist enjoyed a splendid prayer meeting, led by Bro. George Williams. 19 were present. Our work is moving on to success, the pastor is talking new church building now, and the Church and the public said to him they were with him, and will help him to do anything worthy, because they believe he is the right man and a God-sent man. Thursday evening, last week, the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society convened at 8:30 p. m., with Mrs. Anna Mahan presiding, Mrs. Fannie, the secretary was present at her desk to take the records. Talks were made by Mrs. Lucy Sneed, Mrs. Debrill, the vice president, Mr. T. W. Johnson, Mrs. Susie Johnson, and reports from the Kaw Valley Woman's District Convention was made by the secretary, Mrs. Fannie Ragsdale, who along with the pastor, was sent to represent us at Bonner Springs. Closing remarks by the pastor, Rev. M. C. Lewis. President Mahan announced the meeting adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. White, but after finding the laborious task, we had to carry out for the meeting at her home next Thursday, the meeting was postponed, and announced Sunday to convene at the Church as usual, until later on. Basket and bundles were given the Pastor last Monday and Thursday by Mrs. Lucy Sneed and Mr. Sneed, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mahan, Mrs. Edvise Reed, consisting of all kind of eatables. Rev. Lewis was the guest of Mrs. Jennie Debrill last Sunday, he also spent the night Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mahan's. He is invited to dinner next Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher, in fact he has standing invitations all the time. Rev. and Mrs. Lewis dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams last Sunday week. Come whenever you please, Rev. We are trying to get our pastor ready for the National Baptist Convention, in September, which convenes in Indianapolis, Indiana. And at the same time trying to make ready for the Baptist State Convention, in Wichita, in October, he is worthy and should go. Read The Star and keep up. I thank all those who are kind enough to take as many copies of The Star off our hands each week as they do. Look for a copy each week so long as we can get them. It is a good paper to read. Miss Beulah Welsh is anticipating a grand program at First Baptist Church, for the purpose of decorating the Church with a piano and Everybody is trying to help the pastor make this work what it should be. In a very few days, I, with others, am hoping to pull off a very interesting program for the Church. (Miss) Fannie Ragsdale, Reporter. Why Not Good Roads For Kansas? The farmers of Kansas are now in the midst of their annual wheat harvest. Part of last years' crop has not been marketed on account of the car shortage. It is not time, while facing the problem of disposing of these crops, to consider some fundamentals of transportation? If all of the railroads of Kansas were to suddenly stop operation, where would we turn for our transportation fa- 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. 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There is nothing remaining but our highways and a few hours rain will put them out of commission for many days. We all realize that a school building or other public gathering places must be provided with more than one exit for safety, in case of fire. Yet this immense state is helpless on a rainy day. Railroads and highways are not competitors, but work hand in hand to serve the people of the state. It has been demonstrated in forty-four other states that to solve the road problem, all branches of the government must cooperate for one common end. Kansas only lacks one unit and that is the State. The "Good Roads Amendment" would give to the legislature of Kansas, the authority to bring into the road building industry the additional assistance of the State. Chicago Bombers, Take Notice A brief item from Tuscaloosa, Ala. is to this effect: "J. W. Wynn, a wealthy Negro citizen of Greensboro, has purchased a lot 100 by 200 feet, on Twenty-third Avenue and Eighth Street. 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Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 WICHITA — — KANSAS FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TAOS LODGE No. 10. Knights of Pythias meets 2d and 4'h Monday nights of each month. FREEMAN L MARTIN, C. C W. G. Curtis, K. of R & S. J. E. Leuis, 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. JON GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. MUSICAL STUDIO 1241 Wabash Avenue Miss Dorothy L. L. Sims, a graduate with honors of Tougaloo University and Fisk 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 1310, call in person, or write to the above address. Hours: 11 to 12 a.m. Office: Phone Market 290 2 to 5:30 p.m. Wes.: Phone Market 420 DR. 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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 hail 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. Thousands are joining and why not you? Write, Z E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E. A. MORRIS, Columbia St., Helena, Ark. 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. MODERN HOSPITAL 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-J THE EAST INDIA HAIR-GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. 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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. 609 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 523 N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKING THOS. 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 MARKET 1094 COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA. KANSAS CANT BE BEATEN CHILDRENS' NURSERY. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St., will take them at all sizes. Eureka 52 Cent Liniment KILLS PAIN. For Hernia or Rupture, Cramp or Colic, Rheumatism, Toothache, Headache, Neuralgia, Pleurisy, Pain in the Chest, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Spraina, Bruises, Inflammation, Scalds, Burns, Frost Bites and Any Bite or Sting from Poisonous Insects. 801 F.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. Miss Maybelle Robinson, who shows in his actions his desire for dohas been on the sick list for the ing things on time and of being a real past week, is improving to the live wire. PUBLIC OPINION Thoughts of thinkers make inspired men burn with new visions and as we sat last Sunday night and listened to a message from Dr. J. R. Ransom, from the text: Thou art a Master. Subject: "Know it"; He treated this from a spiritual, religious and racial standpoint and closed on public opinion, one of the most deadly lie opinion, one o the most deadly weapons used to destroy the weak or unfortunate of any community. Now, legislators busy making laws, and public opinion growing worse every day. Our very souls cry: "Who shall execute them?" Where is the community that is not charged and surcharged with molded opinion by the pulpit and press? We saw the signs of the times bring before this great scale of justice, and heard the weight of mercy and heard the announcement "Thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting." The opinion is corrupt and my voice of mercy cannot get a hearing. There must be a change in the pul- SOCIETY AN Miss Maybelle Robinson, who has been on the sick list for the past week, is improving to the delight of her many friends. Quite a few are attending the meeting in Great Bend, this week, among whom are Mrs. I. F. Bates, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Butler, Mrs. H. E. Gist, Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Rev. E. T. Fishback, Mr. Arthur DeGrafenread, Miss Ola Case, Editor H. T. Sims, and others whose names we did not get. Mrs. A. L. Tinsley came to see us as a business request Wednesday. Mr. J. W. Wilson was numbered with the callers this week. Miss Faye Oliver has returned from a pleasant visit in Carrollton, Mo., and Kansas City. Mr. John D. Jones was elected delegate to attend the 2nd Annual State American Legion that convenes in Pittsburg, Kan. Mesdames Charlie Giles and Walter Williams received in honor of Mrs. Jim Gordon of Colorado Springs, Colo. Monday evening last, quite a few of their friends. The evening was spent quite pleasantly until a late hour in conversation and other amusing features. Helps for this pleasant occasion was gladly rendered by Mesdames F. O. Miller, Carr, I. C. Zachary, and Miss Jessie Neely. The guests left smiling smiles of enjoyment and leaving words of congratulations to their hostess for having spent such an ex- cellent evening and for the wholesome repast of refreshments served in connection therewith. Mrs. Freeman L. Martin was a caller of this week. She is always jolly and we are glad to have her bring the sunshine. Mrs. M. Johnson who has been spending some time in Omaha, Nebraska visiting relatives, has returned. She reports a most delightful time. Mrs. Heater Brown has been ill for the past few days, is now up and was able to attend church services. Sunday. Rev. B. Alard Smith was in on business one day of this week. Mrs. Helen Ferguson, the sister of Mrs. Wm. Bettia, left for Kansas City, this week. Mrs. Alberta Bettis will spend a few weeks with her sister in-law, who resides in De Sota, Kun. Meadames Chas, Amiker, Bertha Ray, Burleson Floyd Crouch, and Measra Jack Thompson, Burleson, Chas, Amiker, and Floyd Crouch spent a delightful time together Sunday evening at Riverside Park where they took the ir lunches and had a ice little picnic for the evening. We thank Mr. Alex Sykes of Anadarka, Oklahoma for the prompt renewal of his subscription today. He --- MEMBER OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC FIRST IN SERVICE Entered in second-class matter June 12th 1919 at a 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 matter for public ion. pit and press of this country, or the end is near. Public opinion is the cause of the riots, lynchings and disgraces. What will the end be and how long will mercy cry for a chance? Will it be said to this America; too late, too late? Let the black man teach and mold sentiment for equal rights to all men and may the white man change before too late. VOTE FOR HARDING Senator Harding is fastly winning approval of the Negro voters throughout the country because he is for manhood and true Americanism. He believes we rightly deserve an equal opportunity under the same constitution. The Negros' labors, his development, sacrifice of life have truly given it to him and he thinks he should have it. The Negro wants a President, not to order more laws made but to carry the laws already made. Let Harding and Coolidge be the Negroes' vital breath and see if the "Brotherhood of Man" is the solution of the problems of America. D PERSONAL Just as we were going to press the sad intelligence reached us of the very sudden and unexpected death by a stroke of paralysis, of Rev. C. M. Sykes of Greenwood, Miss., a faithful member of the McKinney Baptist Church. We only bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well and join in sympathy to those bereaved over the loss. Mrs. Fred Helm and little Frank Wilkins, Jr., left for Colorado Springs, Colo., where they will spend the summer. Atty. Fred Helm made a trip to Newton, last week. Mr. R. Johnson left for his home a few days ago; Mr. Johnson lived in Bolev. Okla. Patronize your colored business places, they are appreciating your patronage. Mrs. M. L. Copeland left this week for Omaha, Neb., where she will visit friends. Beware of auto accidents! You who have cars be ever on the lookout and use a steady mind for serious accidents are happening daily. Miss Ruth Nunly the niece of Mrs. R. H. Todd and Mrs. Wright of Lawrence, Kansas, was quietly married at her aunt's home last Monday night. Miss Nunly was from San Antonio, Texas. A letter from Mrs. Henrietta Harper, Los Angeles, California, will be welcome news to her many friends, stating her safe arrival home after her visit in Wichita. Dr. F. O. Miller, Mr. Maurice Jnoes Lieut. W. A. Bettis will leave Tuesday to attend the session of the Grand Lodge that convenes at Chanuts. Mrs. Mollie Miller entertained at dinner Sunday, a number of friends. We are indeed glad to see Rev. E. P. Gelger about again. Mr. Frank Wilkins has returned from a trip to Kansas City. Mrs. Mary R. Brown of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting in the city with her father, Mr. Joshua Robinson and other relatives. Mrs. Cora Howel who has been visiting in Tennessee, returned home Saturday and reports having had a fine time in her former home with old friends. Mrs. Briley Entertains At Breakfast Mrs. O. A. Briley was hostess at an elaborate breakfast Sunday morning, August 8th, to the guests: Rev. H. H. Edmond and wife, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Mrs. Neeley Woody, guests of honor, Mrs. Cecil Briley, Master TWO HOUSES—On 50 Foot Lot, one new, one old, but in good condition. Both easily rent for $55.00 per month, on paved street, car line. TERMS—$3500.00 if taken at once. Call at— 1224 Cleveland Ave. FOR SALE—Grocery Store and fixtures. 1249 Ohio Avenue 'Phone Market 5425 I am leaving the City. R. RALSTON. NOTICE! A Sorghum Mill will be set at the corner of 17th and Ohio North, by the 15th of August, you can begin to haul in your cane as it gets ripe. I will guarantee your syrup if your cane is all right. My terms for making: 50 Cents per gallon, or if you rather give toll, one half, or otherwise one third and you furnish wood and feeder.... M. Livingston, Proprietor. 1755 Ohio Ave., Wichita, Kans. "NONE BETTER" HAIR CROWER PREPARED BY- Mm. M. E. Lewis, SOLD AT- JACKSON OROCERY 1126 N. Mosley 'Phone Mkt. 5479 WANTED-Colored girl to do sewing with dressmaking shop. Call Market 6519W. 1216 E. 9th Street, Wichita, Kansas. Garret Jones and Raymond Briley. UNION MEETING A Grand Union Meeting at the Christ Sanctified, Holiness Church, will convene here Aug. 15th to 25th, at corner of 11th and Meade. There will be some great Evangelists from different parts of the United States. Come one, Come all. Everybody is welcome. Lawton Okla. Items The Association convened Wednesday at 9:00 o'clock a. m. First on program, the mission gave for education $18.45; representation fees and dues $145.96; all total raised in mission, $330.46. $5.00 was given for purpose of educating Miss Lela Taylor, who is a missionary worker and desires an education. We as Christians and missionary workers feel it our responsible duty to educate this young lady and to help all others who have neither mother nor father nor any one to care for them. We pray God's blessings upon this young lady and all who have her desire. Thursday afternoon, the brethren took charge of the meeting; Sister Houston asked the brethren to donate $25.00 to help educate Miss Lela Taylor and they did so at once. We were glad to say that we do not feel that we had a narrow hearted person in our association. Money raised in the brethren's department, $366.71 for education; money raised for general expense and associational dues, $690.04; total raised throughout the association, $956.75. We truly hope the delegates and visitors enjoyed themselves to the highest. Sunday was a high day with Beth- hem, also the A. M. K. Church. The pastor of Bethlehem, Rev. H. E. Owens preached at the A. M. E. Church at 3:00 o'clock in a rally, raised $39.50. Total raised at Bethlehem $35.51. Miss Jessie Owens has returned to her home in Oklahoma City. Mrs. H. E. Owens left Thursday for Rust, Texas, where she will visit her mother, brothers and sister; she was called to the bedside of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. George Allen have returned to Lawton, where they will make their home. Mrs. Jane Brown returned home re- cently from her visit to Sherman, Tex. Mrs. L. C. Tippins will leave this evening; she is intending to visit some parts in Texas. D. Fisher is doing great work in Lawton, he is now visiting in Texas. The risk of Lawton is doing fine. Card of Thanks. Bethlehem Church wishes to extend to the A M E Church the highest appreciation as we feel unable to thank our good sisters and brethren for their kindness shown this past week and hope to be able to turn you a like favor. 15th Street M. E. Both Sunday School and Junior League were normal last Lord's Day. The Rev. and Mrs E. P. Geiger, accompanied by Mr. D. K. Mickleberry, motored to Eldorado, last Sunday afternoon and in time for evening service; the occasion of the trip was to be present at the corner stone laying of the new M. E. Church in that city. A free Motion Picture Show of a suitable character will be given under the auspices of the Sunday School next Sunday at 8:30 p. m. In the rear future the Sunday School lessons will be taught by the Movie in our church. Baptist Churches; Take Notice! The forthcoming meeting of the National Baptist Convention promises to be the greatest and most largely attended session in the history of the organization. It is very desirable that all Baptist Churches throughout the country be represented at Indianapolis, Indiana. And, while all cannot send messengers, all can send a letter and especially appeal to every Baptist Church to be represented either by messenger or by letter. Letter forms and properly addressed envelopes will be furnished to any and all who may desire them by addressing the Secretary, R. B. Hudson, Selma, Alabama. The representation fee is only $5.00 for a Church and $10.00 for an association or convention. E. C. MORRIS, President. R. B. HUDSON, Secretary. Colored Republicans Endorse Governor Coolidge's Stand By The Negro Associated Press Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Aug. 13.—Former Collector of Internal Revenue, Charles W. Anderson of the colored delegation attending the convention, and Charles H. Roberts, New York City alderman, sent the following telegram to Governor Coolidge. "The colored delegation from New York City to the Republican State Convention in session here have been supplied with a tonic of tremendous potency, by your splendid stand for social justice as expressed in your speech of acceptance. Your words, supplementing those of Senator Harding, form an emancipation proclamation of the new dispensation. Wealth makes a country great, but justice makes her magnificent. Committee, CHARLES A. ANDERSON. CHARLES H. ROBERTS Dean L. B. Moore Res signs After 20 Years Service Was Founder and Dean of Teachers' College of Howard University Served In The World War With President Taft's Committee "On The Moral Alms Of The War" By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga.,—Aug. 13.—Dean L. B. Moore, Ph. D., after twenty years of service as Founder and Dean of the Teachers' College at Howard University, Washington, D. C., has presented his resignation to President Durkee to take effect September 1st, for the purpose of accepting a position as National Field Executive of the Lincoln Reserve Life Insurance Corporation to conduct extensive campaigns of Education and Thrift, and will establish his Southern head quarters at Atlanta, Georgia. Dean Moore has been for two decades one of the outstanding figures in the educational world. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, and afterwards studied under the great Psychologist, Dr. G. Stanley Hall, and traveled in Germany to make a study of European educational methods. He organized the Teachers' College and made it the best known of our institutions for the technical education of professional teachers. As an organizer and administrator, Dr. Moore is accepted by all as the peer of any. When the World War broke out he served his country acceptably with President Taft's Committee on "The Moral Aims of the War" in the promotion of patriotic education throughout the South, organizing great patriotic meetings and speaking frequently to large audiences of both races of several states. At the close of the war he was appointed Regional Director of Education of the National Security League to conduct further campaigns PALACE B 507 North WICHITA - 'Phone M ANYWHERE CUSTOME East End Barber Shop Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing and Electric Massaging 912 E. 13th Street. FLEM FORT. Prop. of education and Americanization. His own published literature under the title of "Education and Patriotism" was widely distributed in this country and France and in summer schools of the South. JOHN V. WIDGNER HAS REMARKABLE CAREER (Continued From Page One) phy which has been an aid to him on scientific investigating expeditions. He left to become janitor of the Maryland Academy of Sciences in 1875. He studied various sciences and it became very apparent to his employers that he was a valuable man. He was sent on expeditions and gathered many specimens about the state. He captured a whale in Chesapeake Bay and dissected it. When the Academy closed down about 40 years ago Johns Hopkins University got many of its geological specimens. The late Dr. William Bullock Clark, for many years head of the geological department, of Johns Hopkins University, and others interested in scientific pursuits, had every confidence in Mr. Widgeon's knowledge and frequently consulted him. After the Academy ceased functioning he went with Sharp & Dohme, manufacturing chemists, where he remained for 15 years. He picked up a working knowledge of chemistry while there. When the Academy resumed operations he came back as custodian. Following the death of Dr. Phillip R. Uhler, he served as acting curator for several years. Mr. Widgeon has gone on several scientific expeditions to the West Indies and South America, and a coral reef found in the Caribbean Sea by him has been mounted and placed on exhibition at the Academy. The Academy has elected him a life member as a reward for his accomplishments in natural science. A man of quiet habits, his accomplishments were very little known except by those who loved nature and science until a few years ago, Dr. Booker T. Washington offered him a position at Tuskegee Institute, but he declined to accept. Negro Music: HasGreat Hearing in the South Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 13.—The white South is manifesting renewed interest in the music of our group. Says the Birmingham, Ala. Age on the subject: "Musical America thinks that that class of songs known as Negro spirituals, is much overdone. The beat music of this sort has been familiar to southern people for many years, but it has been in vogue on the concert stage only a short time. It had come to full flower at the music club biennial held in Birmingham, in 1917, and since then the plantation songs with their mournful airs, and harmonized by well-educated musicians have been sung to appreciative audiences in England and America. But while the writer in Musical America is not far wrong when complaint is made that the abuse is in the singing of the so-called spirituals by white artists rather than Negroes of plantation environments, in the attempted interpretation by concert artists, who know nothing of southern life, the artistry is all but lost. Negro jubilee singers are never "let off" until they have responded to a request for "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot." It is singularly appealing, but sung by a white troupe falls flat. "Deep River" is a great song, and may be rendered to good effect by white artists as well as Negroes. Those who heard it here in Birmingham by the Paulist choir, written in eight part harmony, are still haunted by it. Mary Gillen is achieving wonderful success with Southern melodies obtained by her at first hand in the cabins in Mississippi and Alabama, and harmonized by Oliver Chalifoux. She is featuring them in alyceum are the "Great Camp Meetin" and "Jesus Walks" received with thrills every time she sings them. S Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God. (C. W. F. F) 337 Oakland Ave. On last Tuesday Night Elder J. H. Wright preached a noble sermon with Elder J. C. Collins to help him. On Wednesday night, Aug. 4, Elder Stuckey broke the bread of life and preached an uplifting sermon; followed by Elder Wright. His subject was Matt, 6:10—"Thy will be done." Thursday, Aug. 5, Elder Quinn and Elder Wright worked together and both preached good sermons. After which an invitation was extended, one sister came to th and was identified with the church. Friday night, the rostrum was filled with Elder I. C. Collins and Elder Stuckey and Elder campbell made the closing talk; also Elder J. H. Wright. All made excellent talks. Sunday morning, the Sunday School was interesting and many good things were found in the lesson. The morning sermon was preached by Elder I. C. Collins, who chose for his text 1st Kings 18:21. He preached a wonderful sermon; Elder J. P. F. Stuckey followed, his text was 1st Tim. 5:25. He preached a powerful sermon and many hearts rejoiced. The pastor then made a few remarks. A free-will offering was lifted to the amount of $15 00. The pastor requested all ministers of this church to be back to church at 3 p. m., also the deacons on some very particular business; there were only a few who did not heed the call. At this time the pastor made arrangements for the State Convention which begins Aug. 24th, lasts 4 days. The Bible Band was excellent at 6 p. m., many good things were found in the lesson. All are welcome to this noble band. At 8:15 the rostrum was filled by Elder J. H. Wright, that noble speaker, who has been preaching ever since Aug. 1st to 9th, he has been blind for 20 years. Elder B. M. Campbell, the pastor, followed; he said many good things which were upfitting. Elder J. H. Wright preached his last sermon in this series at 8 p.m., from text found 127th psalm, 1st verse; this was a glorious sermon, many hearts rejoiced. All who hear him must say: This man is surely of God; never a n.an spake like this man. After the sermon a free-will offering was lifted especially for Elder Wright, $27 82 were laid on the table for him. Other collections were given him during the 9 nights of preaching. The revival is in full bloom especially for sinners and any who have not put on the whole armour of God. All are welcome. This meeting close on the 29th. The State Convention will begin Aug. 24 h, closes on the 27th; running daily, opening at 9.30 a.m. Preaching at night. Sister Fannie Giles of Parson, Kans., spent a few nights at this revival; while here she made some excellent talks in the Sunday School and church., She left on the 9th for home Sister Cynthia Matten who has been out of the city quite a while returned last Saturday to the delight of the members. Sister Maseline Ghoston is on the sick list this week. Slater Julia Stanfield is sick at 2006 Hallock St. Sierra Emily Moesett of 2006 Hallock St., left on the 3rd for Billing, Montana, Seattle, Wash, and Portland, Oregon for a 30 days' vacation. Elder J. J. Palmer and wife of Topeka, spent a few nights here attending the revival. He is doing a great work in the state capital in the interest of the Church of the Living God. Mr. A J. Bishop, G H. P., of Royal Arch Mason, attended a Public Installation of Mt Olive Chapter on the evening of Aug. 3rd Aug. 16th, the Grand Chapter will meet in Chanute. Mr A J. Bishop wishes to meet all the R A Ms there. 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