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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE SECRETARY OF WAR, BAKER HEAPS INSULTS ON COLORED SOLDIERS Vol. XIII No 19 Recent Letter Contains The Virus of Race Hatred of True Southern Make Coolidge For Colored Troops Republican Governor Is Turned Down by Wilson's Manakin In Recent Decision Boston, Mass, Sept. 3-Woodrow Wilson's administration answers the appeal of Harding and Coolidge for a square deal to the colored soldiers with an insult to those brave, black toys who defended the flair, an insult so flagrant that it can be scarcely believed. The recent letter written by Secretary Baker to Governor Coolidge, when the latter asked for the pre-war status of colored enlisted men in the Massachusetts National Guard is doubly injurious because the Secretary of war attempting to inoculate the North with the deadly race prejudice of the South. But let the Boston Chronicle tell the story. Under the head of "Colonel Baker and the Colored Soldier," that paper says: "Company L of the 6th Massachusetts National Guard has been in existence for nearly half a century, during which time it has responded to the calls of the Government with alacrity. During the great world war it lost its identity, as it formed a nucleus around which was built a combatant regiment of colored soldiers. Several, or the majority of its members covered themselves with glory in the sanguinary engagements in which participated. Colored soldiers of other national guards also performed admirable service in the great war of democracy. These men fought with the hope of practical democracy. Well and good; the fighting ended and the warriors returned home. They looked forward to the time when they shall again be organized and regain their identity. Like a bolt from the blue comes a mandate from the Secretary of War to the effect that no colored troops in Massachusetts he placed on the roster of the National Guard as combatant troops. Enroll them as hewers of wood and drawers of water primarily, and if the emergency should arise—a breach is made in our battle line—we will use our colored pioneer units. "In a letter to Governor Coolidge, who protested against this nefarious and unjust ruling, the Secretary appeal to the loyalty of the colored people of Massachusetts to be content with the pioneer units as follows: "It is believed that the colored citizens of Massachusetts should be reminded that it is the better part of patriotism to volunteer for such service as may be required, rather than to attempt to lay down conditions which the War Department must meet before service can be expected of them." "The would do well to be loyal himself to the principles of 'democracy' and withdraw his heinous mandate with regard to colored men joining only pioneer units." It is indeed a curious anomaly that the Democratic administration should attempt such re- Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage—Give Them a Trial. prisals against the colored soldiers upon the historic and sacred soil were Crispus Attucks shed his blood as the first for die for American indebendence, the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment the Civil War, its in Colonel Shaw and manlyreard William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips. Socialism In Sheep's Clothing Chicago. Aug 27. - It has been clearly demonstrated that the so-called socialistic activity among the colored people in la or centers is in the interest of the Democratic party, which has neither the inclination nor the effronte y to come out or end and ask for the suffrage of the great multicloed people of the United States. A vote for the Socialist ticket is just as essentially a vote for the party of Vardaman and Hike Smith as though it were placed in the ballot box for Cox. The Democrats are aiding and abetting the socialistic propaganda among the colored in many ways than one, and it is generally understood to be a part of their campaign. Knowing that the Republican party had its birth in the great principal of humanity that embodied the freedom of all people, and that its first great act was to redeem its pledge to the country by according this freedom and consequent citizenship to the Negro race, while everything that has been taken from that race has been done by the Democrats, Mr. Cox's party saw the utter futility of add essing themselves to the colored people for preference. They did the next best thing. They used cunning to try to get the colored voter entangled with the Socialist party, hoping to wean him from the party of his fathers, his liberties and his traditions. They knew that a vote for Deba is a vote for Cox. They know that there is not a chance for the Socialistic vegaries to get a hold on a country so thoroughly imbued with freedom as America; but they aim, by having the Socialists hold out an alluring bait to the Negro to have him break allegiance with the party that has been his friend. Lawton Oklahoma News The past week was a high entertaining week with the people of Lawton. The A. M. E. Church Sunday School Convention convened here from the 25th, to the 28th. of Aug. All who attended were highly entertained. Collection raised in the Convention, $186.95. Sunday was a high day with Bethlehem. Sunday School was fine. After enjoying a glorious S. S., the Mission Sisters had a grand sermon preached at 11:00 o'clock by the Pastor, after which a very interesting paper was read by Mrs. Essie Smith. 3:00 o'clock p. m., Rev. Banks, one of the A. M. E., Preachers from Kingfisher,, who was attending the Convention preached a soul stirring sermon. All were highly entertained by Rev. Bank's preaching. B. Y. P. U., was fine, opened at the usual hour, 5:00 o'clock. Total collection for the day $84.83. Mrs. H. E. Owens left Sunday evening at 3:00 o'clock for Russ, Texas, where she was called to the bedside of her sister to witness the parting of this life. A. M. Tippins, Reporter. A CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my good members who stormed me with all kinds of groceries Saturday night about 11:00 o'clock, my dining room table was Wichita, Kansas, Friday, Sept. 3, 1920 THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK By The Negro Associated Press. In his dignified and truly notable address to the Business League Convention, Dr. Moton pointed out "The opportunities that Negroes everywhere now enjoy for the opening of new business enterprises." The available facts bear out his contention to the fullest. Particularly is this true of the situation in the North where the Negroes have gone in large numbers during the past few years. Combined with the new "race solidarity" conception that has firmly gripped the race in these times, the North is presenting an unusually fertile field for business enterprises for Negroes. Elbow room has widened. Prejudice is less malevolent in its operations and there is less social apprehension than obtains in the South. Thus opportunity gets her chance and progress makes its way. The word from all the large cities is most encouraging. In New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, and St. Louis, the reports show that the business enterprises of the race present an astounding ratio of increase. Variety and character of the sort which commands sincere respect are exhibited in all directions. In calling attention to the remarkable instance of our growth in these particulars, Dr. Moton has done a great public good. He also gives a stimulus to our social aims which cannot but work for a very general improvement of our position among the bigger activities in the life of the people at large. So much for the business outlook. 19th Amendment Ratified The 19th Amendment has been ratified and "Woman Suffrage" is now a fact. It is now the pertinent to ask "What part will the Negro woman play in the new order of things political? Will she rise above or will she fall below the requirements of the situation. She will be obliged to answer these questions after the manner of her own thinking of duty in the matter. Our friends of the South are somewhat perturbed about the matter. They have found, apparently, a new "nigger in the woodpile." White supremacy is again shaken to the very cellar floor. The black ghost of "Nigger Domination", rises larger than ever, before in their midst and the welkins are ringing solemn changes of a song that puts "Hark From the Tomb" down for the count. Our own equanimity is somewhat disturbed about the serious situation which the brethren are called upon to face at this juncture in the Nation's history, and we softly suggest that perhaps a grandmother's glause in their election laws may tend to solve the question for them. The noted "grandfather's clause" may not fill the bill. We timidly advance this later suggestion because we are aware that that famed election devise to maintain the "white supremacy" of the South has worked wonders for the cause and right serve in the pinch and presence of this new peril. However, the winds blow, Suffrage is with us. The Negro woman must think long and deeply. Here is the higher duty divested of plaint and animated by a claim and fixed determination to take a true place among the citizenry of the Republic. She must do better than the men. May the God who made us all help her to stand firm and do the right. filled with canned goods, flour, meal sugar, salt, potatoes and many other things, for which I am not able to thank the people, but I pray God's blessings upon them and wish to say to the A. M.E. Convention, you surely brought good luck to Lawton, for me. I wish you would come every two weeks. Rev. H. E. Owens, Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. DEMOCRACY IN INDUSTRY Democracy and industry are getting together. This means that color and race are beginning to play smaller parts in the great drama of social development now being enacted on the western hemisphere. It is lamentably true that race and color prejudice have yet too large a place in the American mind. It is a vicious fact that there are elements in the labor world still seeking the means by which they can keep alive prejudices that sustain their detestable plans to fasten on the nation a proletariat caste system. But the spirit of progress and the calmer temper of justice is touching the deeper consciousness of the people and the end is not far away when the higher condition will be with us. The American Federation of Labor has already felt the presence of this finer impulse. There are signs that other forces of labor are awakening to the fact of the brotherhood of labor. With this in mind, the future of the general cause of labor looms clear and bright. It now becomes the impressive duty of the Negro to do everything that his clearer judgment may suggest will help to promote a healthy understanding of his duties in the premises. He must rise erect and brave. He must see clear and true. In these ways he will honestly do his share of the work by which we all hope to make the world safe for democracy. Lake life for Industry; full life for Democracy! Garden City, Kansas. The services were very good all day at the Church last Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., under the leadership of our good Bro. R. J. Payne, was largely attended. The day having been set aside as Mission Day, at 11:00 o'clock the Pastor, Rev. W. J. Brannon filled the pulpit and preached a very soul stirring and inspiring sermon from the text: "A wise woman buildeth a house, but the foolish woman plucketh it down." He beautifully portrayed the virtues of a wise and good woman, contrasting her to the foolish woman; proving her inestimable value in the Church, the home, and the community at large. At 8:00 o'clock in the afternoon, the Pastor of the A. M. E. Church preached for us, using as his text "Go tell my brethren to meet me in Gallilee" Luke 24:34. His sermon was very encouraging to the women and they felt inspired to go on. At the close of the sermon we were favored with a beautiful vocal duet by Miss Nelson of Fulton, Mo., and Mrs. Marsle Williams of our city, they sang "In the garden." The B. Y. P. U., at 6:45 p. m., was good. At 8.00 o'clock an excellent missionary program was rendered to a good audience, among which were a goodly number of white friends who expressed their pleasure at having been present to witness such a program. Our young president, Mrs. Frances Calloway prayed a noble prayer that God might inspire the hearts of the women to a greater activity in the mission work. The special singing by the choir was good and the readings, addresses, various papers, etc., on mission were of such a nature as to inspire the hearts of everyone present to do a greater work along the line of mission. Among other visitors present was Mrs. Bowens, President of the Mission Society of St. John, who gave us some very helpful and timely remarks. We feel complimented to have as Pastor such an intelligent, progressive man as Rev. Brannon, because of which plans are now being made for a new and Greater Second Church in Garden City. We solicit your MANY NEGROES WHO HAVE MOVED NORTH TO CAST FIRST VOTE prayers for the success of the work in this field. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. F. R. F.) sold Oakland Avenue, Elder B.M. Campbell, Pastor. All last week preaching was fine and attendance was good. Thursday night the Pastor preached a noble sermon and it was directly to the point. Friday night Elder Isaac, a Baptist preacher broke the bread of life. He took his text from St. John 4:14. "The water of life." The Elder preached a good sermon. He is welcome to the Temple at any time. The Pastor arose and made some good remarks after the sermon. The Deacons came forth and took a free will offering. Saturday night, no meeting. Sunday morning, the Sunday-school was just fine and is improving greatly. The morning sermon was preached by Elder Stuckey Elder Quinn, Elder Collins, of Parsons, and Elder Farr, all preached noble sermons, and many hearts leaped for joy. After those good sermons were over, a free will offering was lifted, $15.00 was laid on the chair for the Pastor $5.00 for the Church Quite a few visitors were present and all were made welcome. The Bible Band was called to order by the president at 6:00 p. m. a fine lesson was rendered and many good things were found in the lesson. After the lesson was over, Sister Amale Quinn, the teacher made a fine and elevating talk. She was followed by Elder Farr. He said many good things for the upbuilding of the Bible Band. He was followed by Sister Grace E. Ray. A fine paper, subject "Character" it was excellent. Sister Ray is 22 years old and is a very active member. The Fastor and congregation met at 2:30, he gave all the members a good lecture and advice. An old fashion dinner, was spread in the Church after service. Everybody seemed to have had a plenty, corn bread, chicken, pies of all kinds except grape and raisins were served and plenty of other good things. All visitors were made welcome. Sunday night, 29, the bread of life was broken by Elder Campbell, and he said many good things. After the sermon a free will offering was taken, total for the day $30.10. All are welcome to this tmeple. Sister W. A. Bell at 1904 N. 45th St., who has been gone 3 weeks has returned home from a visit to Newport, Ark., and Muskogee, Okla. The Bible Band was glad to see her return. Sister Laura Richardson of Tonganoxie, Kansas, is here visiting her sister at 1216 Independence Ave., K. C., Mo. On last Sunday night, August 29, on N. 6th St., 2940, Elder J. H. Wright, a blind minister started a 10 days' meeting for Elder Robinson. Sunday night the house was packed to hear this noble man. He doesn't know a from z. He knows one half of the bible by heart. He is a wonder, he has been preaching 12 years. He has been blind 20 years. If any one desires to correspond, or assist him, his address is 1111 Cherry St. K. C. Mo. Don't forget that you are cordially invited to the Church of God, 337 Oakland Avenue, when you are in this city. The sick are doing very well. Mr. J. II. McKenzie at 1918 N. 6th St., is improving from his accident. Now come in us reason together and obey Christ the same way. Yours truly, W. C. ARCH, 709 New Jersey Ave., K. C. K. Price: 5c Figures Indicate That At Least 300,000 Must Be Figured in November Were Denied Ballot In South Having Been Under the Ban of Democratic; Party; They are Now Repubicans Chicago. Aug 27. - Careful v digested figures indicate that there will be 300 000 first votes among the colored people who have migrated from the South to Northern labor centers, attracted by better wages, enlarged facilities and the freedom of thought and action denied them by the solidly Democratic South. It has been the rule in political campaigns to conduct a department for first voters, but this applied always to citizens who had arrived at the voting age of 21. This year remarkable precedent is presented wherein tens of thousands of voters, granted the right by the constitution of the United States, but robbed of the greatest privilege of citizenship by the supporters of Candidate Cox in the Southland, many of whom are 35 years of age and even 50 are casting a vote for the first time in their lives. It is needless to say that there men and women who have felt the ban that the Democrats have placed upon them, will vote the Republican ticket. There have been cases where colored people in the North, far removed from the miserable race hatred of the South, and listening to the siren song of the Northern Democratic, that there is a difference between their party in the North and that in the South, have to forgotten themselves to vote the Democratic ticket, but it is safe to say that these people recently coming from the South will never be caught in that mesh. The system of voting, which has grown upon the Northern by custom is not so familiar to the people who have recently come to communities on this side of the Mason and Dixon line, and the work of instructing the old citizens, who have journeyed far to enjoy their rights, should be the labor of love among those of the race in the North, who have always enjoyed the great privilege. Special precinct schools will be established by State Committees, having jurd'sdiction over labor centers where this new vote is located. It is held by the manargers of the Republican party that the responsibility of restoring the ballot to these colored people is largely theirs inasmuch as the principal upon which the constitutional right to vote was granted to them fifty years ago is one of the foundation stones of Republicanism. Every edo d man who has resided in the North, or born in the North, shares this responsibility with the Republican party, and it should be his duty to instruct (Continued on Page Four) JACKSON DON'T PA BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING Domestic Laundry Agent LEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, assistant Barber. Cleaning Altering Pressing and Dying Neat Done; Called f and Deliver ROBER LOW Tailor one M. 6132 912 E. 13th St Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, Assistant Barber. Phone M. 6132 SOMETHING U INTERSTATE opened her doors This is not a secret Christian band the sick, but WE PAY $ at the death of a mo The church has lo has prayed for moved Z. E. Jackson, H. J. Thor INTERSTATE Dr. E. C. Morr sociation is one of the hail it with delight. For the next 90 Association for One One Dollar ty Cents Yearly or 'phone: Z. E. McGEE SOL. JACKSON The above organ Oklahoma; men wanting to see the SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SU INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION opened her doors New Year's morning, to help the poor, the old and forsaken by society. It is not a secret order with grips and signs, it is strict. 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 the death of a member, and at the same time give a $50 bu 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 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 we phone: Z. E. McGEE, E. P., E. A. MORRIS, E. S. OL. JACKSON, E. Grand Organizer, Helena, AU The above organization has entered the states of Kansas, Oklahoma; men and women workers are wanted: Only theating to see the church come to herself need apply. 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 ($1.50). One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fifty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For information write or 'phone: Z. E. McGEE, E. P., E. A. MORRIS, E. S, SOL. JACKSON, E. Grand Organizer, Helena, Ark. The above organization has entered the states of Kansas, and Oklahoma; men and women workers are wanted: Only those wanting to see the church come to herself need apply. Thousands are joining and why not you? Z E. McGEE, 1122 Helena, Ark. When in Need, Stop VAN LEU'S We carry a full line Our Prices at WENDELL V Write, E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., Helena, Ark. E. A. 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Martin Claude L. Jones Res. 'Phone M. 5306 'phone D. 5306 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 535 N. Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 WICHITA KANSAS LEAKE'S Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. --- J. R. JOHNSTON BEAUTY PARLOR in St., where you will be able to circles, straightening combs, tongs human hair goods in town. Antholatum, Love Me talcum powder, Hair Dressing, Elite and Adia and hair growers of the best make. WICHITA, KANSAS. Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Motor Ambulance vered Day and Night. KANSAS. WAY CAFE Management and Guarantees in the City for the Money. er a Specialty, Wichita, Kansas MAN'S HOUSE ent Agency WICHITA. KANSAS Office 'Phone: Mkt. 2099. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. R. 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SIMS, Editor and Publisher x . iN 1241 Wabash Ave, "Phone M.81801_ “8” » C Di owe Managing Editor AIL "Moorece==-Avetetant_Baltor| Syd. ween mau demi 204 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: [Wes s.tes, 77 Une Year wh teecmenene$ 150 ser of any article for put werd must sien Bee Montag Se CE hel meaner On@ Montneenncmovm—emms 20] “It you fal to grt your paper, natty us st once, ‘SOCIETY AND PERSONAL: ie, GIVE THEM A CHANCE ‘The Race needs the development of ready to enter school on the 18th. for you to see to your child being ready to enter school on the 13th The Principals of both of the schools are planning to give us one of the beat terms in the history of the schools. Cupid has been very busy, Lut the vacancies have been filled. Your thought of the future Is mani- fested by the amount of interest teu put in the development of your child. | —f—— A CHANGE NEEDED ‘The time is at hand for both races to be careful about the future of the government. Plans should be used now to assure every man a fair chance under the laws of this gov- ernment, The Constitution should be the only guide and safeguard to rave this country. The House of Representatives should see that it is unconstitutional for the South to Mr, and Mrs. S. L. Jones are nov at home, corner of 10th and Wash ington. Mr, E, J. Miller called on th 28th and gave his subscriptior furone year, He has some lovel; hand work for ladies, shaw! and throws, We advise the fa dies to see Mr. Miller at 181: N. Wabash before purchasing elsewhere and have one made to order. Mr. R, Ralston our grocermar on the corner of Ohio and L2th, hag just put in q fresh line of uroceries and has decejded to stay with us, He is better pre- pared to serve ycu than ever before. Mesdames S, C. Dezier and F, b. Kelley were our guests this week, Mra. L. C. Hilbert of 1139 N. Santa Fe called Monday and renewed her subseriptin for tnree months. Thanks Mr. O H, Jubnston, one of our city mail carriers made the the office a business call Wed- resday evening. ~ | Rev. S. B. Butler was a call er of the week. The surprise party at the home of Mrs. Crawford Wednesday evening, {07 E Central was quite an enjoyable feat not withstanding the threatening weather causing quitea few to le absent, who were very de sirous of being present, Mrs. F, O, Miller entertained Thureday morning {in honor of her guest Mrs Dr. Martin, of Topeka. This social! afair was one of ‘marvellous enjoyment We are indeed xlad to know of Mrs. Martha Rogers’ improv. ment who has been very Ill the past week, | Mr, Edward Kemp was called Thursday to Arkansas City, on account of the serious illness of his sister, Mr. S. F. Hollingsworth. a successful contractor and builder, of Indianola, Mississippi, he 8) been in ourchy and state for some days, and called to see us; some business was transacted, ,!. Mra, A. Henderson js at homey, again aftera pleasant visit with], friends In Kansas City. i Miss Luella McClelland has re || turned to her home in Kansas-|' City. Miss M. Brown has been Indis-|: posed for several dats. ? i Rev, M. Weoten of Hutehiouon, : is making a visit wi js con, Mr. Wm. Wooten, ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cowan and); children have returned f ro m|¢ their trip ty Chicags, Il, and St. {¢ Touts, Mo, I Mra Katle Wilkins wha has/s been visiting from Chile ga, reese turned to her home, Tuesday. — |o maintain its number of electoral col: ee votes with over half of its cit tzena barred from the ballot by laws that single out one race. When the constitution plainly states that the rights of.no one shall be abridged jon account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Then, rio state should make or enforce a law that would prevent its citizens from voting. We are counted in the South only when the time comes to elect representatives to Congress. No law has been passed to stop the proper count for that purpose, but our privileges end there. We are either slaves or citizens; if slaves then Article XIII ofthe Con- stitution is violated and the admin- istrators of the law are cowards or willful endorsers ‘of law-breakers. The time is at hand that every citi- ren should be taught and freed to vote for the best interest of this sountry, the social, economical, “| seational, political and religious con- litions demand it, I | Mra. Bertie Aiken who visite for several days with her mothe Mrs, Mary Griggs, has returne 20 her home Kansas City. '},, Miss Ethel Hunter of St Joe ,Mo., is visiting her sunt, Mrs {Grace Taylor. = | Mr. Maurice Jones after a tw week’s trip attending the Granc Session’ of Mxsons held at Che. Jnuté, ‘and a visit in K insas City, returned home, Tuesday, | Mr. Bryant Griffizh of Chicago is in the city to spend his vacs- tion visiting with hia mother, Mrs. V. C, Griffith and other rel- atives; in company with his sis. ters, Misses Mildred, Elizaheth and Loraine, and Marie and Hia- watha Krown and Mary Robinson, called at tne office, | Mrs. Chas L, Childs spent Sun- day in Kansas City, Mrs, Lena Smith was deliht- edto have her husband, who ie on the road, spend sume time at home, Sunday, Rev, ant Mr. Ransom were dinner guests at thu home of. Mr, and Mrs. J, A, McAdams, 625 Wichita St. Mrs. B. F, Hill and daughter Lucien are at home from quite an extended summer trip Mr, Luther Reed has returned from an extended visit in Mis- souri and Los Angeles, Cal, | Mrs. N. B. Copeland and Miss! D. L. Sims will spend Monday, | Labor Day in Hutchinson, in a musical recital, Mesdames Deemer and Dozier were callers of lust Thureday ev- ening. This was Mrs Deemer's first visit. Call aguin. { Mesdames Neely and Yancy atnpped into see usa few mo-| ments of Tuesday afternoon, . We have been recently though quite reliably informed that Mr, Vlavton Thomas whe has teen in alifurnia for some time, is now nthe city after quite a pleas 1 ant visit in Kansas City. i AGREAT WONDER AT JOHNSON'S | FARM, |, There will bea truck ride to Johnson's Ferm, Monday, Sept 6th, Labor Day, Tnie truck will go under the auspices of the Progressive Club of the C M. E Chuch tni will leave for farm atl:30 p.m, from church The treat thac this trip «ill affurd you Is the epportunity to see the oldest woman living in the Unit-| ed States, his trip will cost you | only 35c. Tickets on sale by committee and Jimmie Juhnson’s Basy Corner Barber Shop For further information call D, 1085w or M. (538 Drive your own car out if soulike and spend the day Refreshmente and light lunches served entire day, Come one, come all! This in an noporiuntrys ofa life time—Only 5c, Py The Negro Associated Press New York, H, ¥., Sept. 3—John B. Shillady, ex-secratary of the Nation. al Association for the Advancement of (Colored People, has been appointed Executive Director of the newly crea- ted Consumers’ League, eae. | Were Denied Ballot In South (Continued From Page One) every colored man who has come from the South during tne last for years how ro reg: ister and how to vote, First, it should be essential to learn whether he has lived for sufi. clent time in the atase and cuunty, Take him to the Republican authorities in any city and they will help First of all the {+ bublican Darty wants these men and wo- men who tave been cen ed the frarchise Inthe Sutte w have theright to exercise it, and ecc- ond, naturaly, where the fuil qualificatns exist, it wants then to cast their vole fr liarding und Cvolidge, * Struggliig for years under ban ot Demecratic oppression, t-e industrial nec seities that opened fa Canaan of equal Oyiriunity tor the excdus of Suthern freedom [3s a yreat bon to then, and it bel coves ticle more fortunnte brothers }1 the North to assist them in prery way tu the reanzation of ne sacred promses uf the Onatstution, ‘ Kansas City, “Kansas with the Sitsers of the First Baptist Church, South Park, This day wa: given to the Siéters by the Pastor and it was well carried out with high services all day last Sunday. The one great handicap was that of the absence of our beloved pastor, Rev. M. C, Lewis, who was at his home 2007 West Prospect, Kansas City, Mo., Hl from being some what over worked, and needs.rest. He fe up again, thank the good Lord and we ‘were glad to greet him with a hearty welcome for his having convalesced from his apell of sickness. He came last Monday to look after the Buble Training class for service which he now has in full bloom in the Church and doing a wonderful work, 23 were in evidence last Monday evening. The Sunday School was called to order by Mrs. E. R. Reed, at ‘10:00 a.m. Lesson was taken care of by Mr. T. J. Johnson who looked after the Bible Class because of the ;ill- ness of the teacher of this class, Mr. G. E, Willams, who {s again doing very good, Class No. 2 was taught by Mrs. Anna Mahan, because of the absence of the teacher, Mrs. Lucy Sneed, who was attending the last sessions of the Jerusalems. 11:30 a. m., praise service began. Rev. J. F. Roberts was the spetker of the hour, having been chosen by the program committee of the Mls- sion Circle at the request and consent of the Pastor, Rev. Lewis. He preached a very good sermon from the book of Matthew 15:45. Collec- jon, adjournment for noon, The following called to see Mr. G. &. Williams who was ill at his homes Mrs. Fannie Ragedale, Mrs. Anna Mahan, Mrs. J, Debrill, Mrs. Juanita | “atell, Mrs. Bessie Thatcher, Mr, | ind Birs. J. E. Johnson, Rey, J. F. Roberts, Mr, E. R, Reed, he was ' ound to he {na Ively mood, Afternoun wa returned to Church | bout 4:00 p. m., for the program. | apers were in evidence after tho « pening remarks by the President, irs, A, Mahan, Paper by Mrs. F, ' . Ragsdale, subject “The women we 1 ced as Jeaders.” This paper was dis. ussed by Mrs. A, Mahan, Mrs. J. E. stell, Mr. E. R, Reed. Paper by (iss Gussie Webb, and Miss Eva eed, they were also given some en- buraging consideration. Mrs, Jen- je Debrill, the Vice President made splendid talk. After the program neat collection was taken by I rs. F, E. Ragsdale, secretary of t ission Circle, and chairman of the | mmittee. d The B. Y, P, U. was called to or- y F by Mrs. J. E, Estell. The leston as instructed by Rev, J, F, Roberts, f ¢ lesson grew very heated and inter- * ting, question after question was ‘opounded to the instructor, after { is the quizz box was next in evi+ nee, managed by Birs. Ragedale, was another foteresting feature the occasion and enjoyed by all, esent. Evening service came upon fi and we were compelled to close, i Praise service broke out with apir- j, ial fire, Rev. Roberts again as- 4) nded the stand and choso for a }; kt; “The entire story of Ruth and P omk.” He made en interesting| ik, which grew into @ very strong, rmon, Collection $5.90, | ‘ ’ : Prominent Missicsipian Visits in Wichita The office force, along with many other friends, were glad to have Mr, S. F. Hollingsworth of Indianola, Mins.in our city for the past week. Mr, Hollingsworth is out on his va- cation, and. having spent much time in other cities of the North and West, stopped in Wichita, to sea friends and look over our city, Mr. Hollingsworth is a Reneral contractor and builder, with the Hollingsworth Butler Co., with head- quarters at Indianola, Miss. While here he gave us a large order for stationery and other printed matter., We thoroughly appreciate having Mr, sTollingsworth in the city ani des lighted to see him exhibt those gen- uine characteristics of race loyalty, and pride in Negro enterprises that is 80 characteristic of Race men from his rection. Tle leaves today for hid home, stopning first in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and then in other cities of interest along the way.—He car- rics with him, our best wishes for | ‘ontinued success In the work in which ne is thoroughly versed, ; ,;. fee ees Olaay Lourse jast Jion- day night, I may repeat was very easily a decided satisfaction, many Valuable truths by the Instructor and aster. Rev, Lewis, were brought out, We are studying the “World before Abraham, the Creation, God's good world and man’s dominion over it,” naming the books of the Bible, and their divisions from Genesis to Revelations. Next Monday evening the iesson In Gen. 4, and the eight Teasons why we believe that Jesus fs the Son of God, also the divisions of the New Testament books, Pastor Lewis leaves next week for the National Baptist Convention at Indianapolis, Ind. September 8th, but they will leave about the 6, or Sth. Quite a delegation is antlci- pating the trip. We pray and hope for the Pastor along with others, but for him especially, an enjoyable trip. We are praying for him because we look with intense interest for his home coming after his Conventional trip, preparing for then, the State Con- vention of Kansas in Wichita, Kans., in October. Mrs. M. C, Lewis, the Pastor's wife is anticipating a trip to Oklaho- ma in October, to seg her mother and other relatives and friends in Ber- wyn, Oklahoma City, Nevinia and Ardmore, she plans to be-gone 4 or 5 weeks. ' Anna Lee Vivian, the foster daugh- er of Mr. and Mrs. A. T, Moore was given in marriage to Mr. Roy Brad- ey, August 24, At present they are pending their honeymoon at , the ome of their foster parents, Mr. and irs, A. T. Moore in South Park, We ope for them a happy voyage over ife’s matrimonial sea, | Mrs, Starling {s making some Im- | rovements around her beautiful | ome on Grand Avenue, South Park, ‘ uch as painting, and yard cleaning, | certainly adds lustre and beauty > the home, ! Mr, and Mrs, Hays enteratined at ¢ cir home Iast Sunday, a host of ‘tends from Chicago, Ill, who are ! tending one of the best and most ¢ ithusiastic sessions of the Elks in t ¢ world among colored people, they = ere here from all parts of the untry. The parade was fully one f id a half miles long, with fifty s ousand Negro spectators watching em, '. Rev, Brown received a letter from s wife who is sick in Iowa, to the > fect that she is doing nicely, and ® ems to be improving. * Mrs. G. E. Willams continues to p mplain with her side and head. it Birs, Jennie Debrill is up again af- C r a few days of illness. We are o: oud to see her up and at her post C duty again, le Read The Negro Star-and keep post B , See Mra. F. E. Ragsdale each 1s ek, & Cents per copy, a Mrs, F. E. Ragadale, | Mrs J. R. Ransom dies aiter long illness Mrs. Ransom wife of the Rev, J. R Runsom, pastor of the St. Paul A, M.E, Church, Wichita, died at Topeka, Thurs. day night at the aye of 60, Death was due to Brights disease. Burial wil be at Topeka, her former home, ——s NEWS ITEMS BY H. . A. P, SERVICE Baltimore, Bd. Sept. 3—W, Ashby Hawkins, a Negro lawyer has been announced @ candidate for the nom- ination for United States Senate by the colored Republicans of Baltimore, He will oppose O, E, Weller at the’ primaries. By The Negro Associated Press | Yarmingham, Ala, Sept. 3—The < aaipintieiietiliehiaunies: & CITY CHURCHES’ NOTES i BURN BUSS St. Matthew C, M. E, |frienas, at 8:20 p. m, Wednesday, Sunday found us again with out Sunday School at normal size, We solicit prayers for our growth. Sunday morning at 11:00, we turn- In the afternoon wa went with our Pastor to tha St. Paul A. M. E. ed to worship the Almighty. Church. Again returning in the afternoon to our own house of worship, day, Labor Day, September 6th, at Don’t forget the truck ride, Blon- 1:30 p. m. Tickets ate on sale by committee, J. R. Johnston's Busy Corner Barber Shop, and Ruth Brown. This trip is to see the oldest woman in the United Statea. Price 35 Cents, See our notice elsewhere in this paper. Raymond Briley, Reporter, Sunday was another glorious day at the house of worship. The text for the morning service was found Hebrews 11:6. Sunday Schoot opened at 9:30. “The Beginning of Solomon’s Reign” wag studied and enjoyed by all, and, too, could be beneficial to all. A program was rendered by the B. Y. P, U., Sunday evening. Every one ja asked to attend and take a part in the work of the evening. Sunday evening, after the devo- tions, the Pastor preached from John 1:12, Subject: “Power to be- come sons of God.” The Sunday School Picnic will be given September 8th, at Linwood Park. All parents are asked to pre- pare bashets fur their children and have them at the Church at 9:30 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Sep- tember 8th, In connection with the special District Rally, Sunday, there will be ordination service of threa deacons. All members are asked and re- quested to pay $5.00. 1 HAZEL STARNES, Reporter. | 15th Street M. E. | Miss Mary Etta Lamb, in absence of her mother who has been home on the account of sickness in the family, conducta the League to the delight of all present. Mr, Fletcher Robinson returned last Sunday from a delightful vaca- tion in Colorado, and western Kans. Mr. Homer Watkins and Miss Le- lia Jackson were quietly united in the bonds of holy wedlock last Sat- urday at 8:30 p. m, at the Parson- age. Preparations are still under way for teaching the Sunday Schoo! les- son by means of the Motion Picture. In the presence of their many Negro Knights of Pythias of this state held their Thirty-third annual session last weck at the Pythian Tem- ple. The pubhic exercises were held in the big Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and the principle addresses of the week were made by Supreme Chancellor W, S. Green of New Or- Jeans and Grand Chancellor it. A. Blount, The , Grand Court of Ca- Janthe held its meetings at the Sar- o Baptist Church. — Durham, N, C., Sept. 3.—Dr, 8. L, Warren, president of the Lincoln Hos. pital for Negroes announces that the hospital will be opened in the very, near future, Meotings are being held to help the cause, - - 3 — Ss | Newport News, Vs., Sept, $—A new colored High School has been as- suredthe colored people of this city by the local school board. The school will be housed in a seperate build. ing with a colored principal and corps of teachers. A. F, Willams, secre~ tary of the local colored Y, M. C, A. has been an enthusiastic worker for the school | i ee aaa ae ae EDITORIAL SQUIBS By The Negro Associated Press And soon the summer will be gone, It Is better to be log wise than auto. mobile foolish, The slips that come between the cup and the lip haven't got anything on the slip that comes between the peeling and a hard sidewalk. O, for a gir] whore heart is true And can make one dollar go as far as friends, at 8:30 p. m., Wednesday, September 1st, Mr. Eugene Martin and Miss Annie Walker were hap- Pily wed and will make their fu+ ture home In Enid, Oklahoma, The Missea Elsie Smith and Alean Austin made a clever hit for them- selves last Sunday evening in handling the program. —s——— New Hope Baptist “Beginning of Solomon's Reign”. was the general theme of our Sun- day School lesson August 29th, New pupils continue to enter, “Let them come; you come with them.” “The gifts we ask of God” was the subject based upon a text from I Kings 3:5; which our Minister used in delivering his discourse Sunday at 11:00 s.'m, Dr, E. T. Fishback was at his best and preached the word of God with power. “Christian Centers” was the topic considered in the B. Y. P, U., Sun- day evening, It !s encouraging to see such delight in studying God’s word. At 8:00 p, m., Sunday, we rejoiced to hear another God-given sermon from the text I Cor. 10:1-11; Heb. 9312-19, Our Minister used as a subject “Belief indispensable to the Victorious Outcome of the Wilder- ness.” The sermon was superb. Come out and hear the Gospel for yourself, Misses Marie and Hiawatha Brown have returned from Kansas City. where they visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bowen. They visited other relatives there also. New Hope Sunday School Pienlc will be held at Linwood Park, Sep- tember 10th, the Lord willing. Gone But Not Forgotten Miss Inola Maude Downard was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, April 25, 1904. Departed this life August 28, 1920, at 1:10 a. m. Aged 16 years, 4 months and 8 days. At an early age, she came to Wich- ita. At the age of 10 years she became a Christian and united with the New Hope Baptist Church under the present incumbent, Dr. E. T. Fish- back and continued in the faith, a jutiful, earnest, loving and beloved Christian to the end. She was a High Schoo) student, a Teacher in the Bontay, School and Secretary of the B. Y. P. U. It ‘an be truthfully sald, “She was a favorite among young and old.” Her health began to decline in ‘ebruary, She was a patient suffer- tr, Just before the end came she aid; “I am going home.” Her funeral was attended at New fope Baptist Church, Tuesday, \ugust 31, her Minister officiating. ev. Douglass also spoke comforting fords. Floral tributes were many. he cashet was borne by her young 1en associates, Six of her girl riends were honorary pail bearers, ler remains were Jaid to rest in faple Grove Cemetery, two, The man who discovered that a hog must root or die, is the same chap who told the world that a hard winter usually follows a soft sum- mer, We don’t want the League of Nations —WE WANT HARDING, Seven years of real hard knocks Makes us fight shy of Jimmy Cox, It doesn’t matter much whether you catch or buy a fish {f you stand on the right side of a good cook, The South's not the North and the, North's not the South, 4 Go get the votes end then start your: mouth, . @ The poet who wrote about ths beau~ tiful snow did not know how bard it is to keep warm in a steam heated apartment. vat OUR ~: Me SNe Weera Associated Press, “In America the coud n ennce looma low and threatening; the fies is already high and may pa higher, and it ie fo seuree that only two weeks supnly is sald now to bein the wuntry We are In the middle of rauhlous times **— East Tent easee (Knoxe ville) News, “Deny a peoplo “economical equalitv'"’—a chance to compete on MERIT slone, without refer. ence to race, color, ar natinnali. ty. and you take asey the only inventive ta became desirable citizens.” Cleveland (Ohio) At: vocate, a (By $ ^{*} $ The Associated Press) Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 17. Birmingham's newest social institution is the Negro Court of Arbitration. The court was organized by Judge H B Abernathy of the Jefferson County Court of Misdemeanors. James J Peterson a well known Negro of this city is the president of the Court. Family quarrels and other petty matters are settled by this court. It is pronounced a big success. Dr. William II. Pickens Speaks to Both Races By The Negro Associated Press Youngstown, Ohio, Aug. 27, Dr. William H. Pickens delivered what was declared to be a notable address here last Monday right on the International Co-operation. A large and enthusiastic audience of white and dolored citizens greeted the speaker. By Strikers By The Negro Associated Press New York City, N Y. Aug.- Twenty-five Negro longshoreman and a gang of strikers en- gaged in a near race not here last Monday. Two white men and three Negroes sustained injuries. Emancipation Day Program Peoria, Ill., Aug 27. A large concourse of colored people attended the Emancipation Day exercises held at Al Freeco Park last. Monday. The celebration was given under the supers of The John Brown Progressive Club of this city. Speech-making, singing and a big fish fry were features of the elaborate program. Blazing With Religious Enthusiasm By The Negro Associated Press New York City N Y., Aug. 27.-The colored people in Harlem are conducting a series of large religious meetings. The meetings are held under the direction of the big colored churches and great numbers are being converted The Baptists and the Methodists have joined a common cause and the result is that the entire Harlem is ablaze with the greatest religious enthusiasm of years. Divorce Wanted: Wife Denies Charge By The Negro Associated Press New York City, N. Y. Aug. 27.—Marcus Garvey, the noter Negro leader, has brought suit for divorce against his wife Amy Garvey. Garvey accused his spouse of maintaining illicit relations with one Allen Cumber- patch, of Panama City. Mrs. Garvey denies the charges. Baptist Hold Great Session By The Negro Associated Press Scooba, Miss., Sept. 3.—The Negro Baptist Association closed its annual convention last Sunday with impressive ceremonies. Hundreds of delegates were in attendance from all sections of the State. Dr. W. K. Johnson, of Oklahoma and several white Baptist ministers were present and made stirring addresses. By The Negro Associated Press Pittsburg, Kans., Sept. 3.—Sheriff Clarence Armour folled a big Fort Scott Mob bent on lynching a Negro who was charged with the killing of a white man at Fort Scott last Saturday night, by taking the man to Arma for safe keeping. The Negro says that he shot the man in self defense. By The Negro Associated Press Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 3.—Local colored men interested in athletics have opened their own club house at Chauncey Street and Wylie and Center Avenues, in the heart of the outer Hill District. A. M. Williams was the prime mover in the effort. The organization is known as the Central Amusement Company. Earl Johnson the Negro distance runner, now in Antwerp with the American Olympic team is a member of the clum. Put His Hand in Wrong Pocket Ily The Negro Associated Press Oakland, Cal, Sept. 3.—Arthur Woods, a Negro pickpocket, was arrested in the 6th Street market last Monday afternoon. He was accused by one D. A. Henderson with picking his pockets. New School Will Be Added St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 3.—Two new schools for Negro pupils will be added to the school system of the city when the city schools open on the 7th of September. This action of the school board is caused by the large increase of Negro children in the city. New Worker For The Federation By The Negro Associated Press Chester, Pa, Sept.3.-Mrs. Ruth L. Bennett of this city, has been elected State Organizer of the Pennsylvanian State Federation of Colored Women for the fifth time. The Negro women of Chester are completing arrangements for a public reception in honor of Mrs. Bennett. Marvelous Increase In Population By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Ill, Sept. 3.—According to the reports of the local Inter-Racial Housing Survey the Negro population of Chicago is close to the 150,000 mark. The report also states that the South Baptist Church membership has increased from 1,to 4000; the South Park Methodist from 125 to 1,465; the Olivet Baptist from 4453 to 8430; St. Thomas Episcopal from 850 to 1200; Grace Presbyterian 230 to 450; and St. Mark from 1200 to 2500. National Medical Association is Expanding Its Borders By Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 3. The National Medical Association held its Twenty-second Annual session on August 24, 25, 26, and 27. A large representation from every section of the United States is expected. The local committee made expensive preparations for the reception of the physicians and visitors to the meeting. James Weldon Johnson Succeeds Shillady New York, N. Y., Sept. 3. James Weldon Johnson, the author and correspondent has been appointed acting Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, pending final action of the Board of Directors to succeed John R. Shillady who recently resigned. Looking For Increase. By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 3.—The Holmes Industrial School for Colored Children will open on the 13th of September. Dr. B. R. Holmes, the founder of the school expects an increase attendance this year. For Negro Childrens' Protection By The Negro Associated Press Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 3.—A playground for colored children has been opened on the Flatbush extension near Willoughby Street. Pace and Handy Music Co. Has New Building By The Negro Associated Press New York, N. Y., Sept. 3.—The Pace and Handy Music Company is now occupying its new building at 252 W. 46th Street. The Company's old building proved too small for its increasing business. Several new compositions are announced by the company. St. Louis Negroes Are Active in Politics By The Negro Associated Press St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 3.—The Republicans of the 17th Ward elected Ernest Patillo, a Negro, ward committeeman last Saturday in the place of Frank M. Slater, a white man who had held the position for several years. It is rumored that the Farmer-Labor Party in the 12th District intend to nominate a Negro to oppose Congressman Dyer, the present member from the district. Why Not Do Likewise? By The Negro Associated Press Pawhuska, Okla., Sept. 3.—A home maker's club has been organized here by a group of young Negro girls. They meet twice a week and are given lessons in canning fruits and vegetables. The club is meeting with much success. New Organization For New Development By The Negro Associated Press Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 3.—Colored citizens of the Jamaica district have organized an association which they call the Frederick Douglass Civic and Political Club. S. E. Stovall is the president of the club. Descendants of "Uncle Tom" Hold Reunion By The Negro Associated Press Dresderi, Canada, Sept. 3.—The descendants of Josiah Licenson, the original of Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom" held a reunion here last week. They for the largest number of the Negro colony in this section of Canada. Reached The 362 Mark By The Negro Associated Press Greensboro, N. C., Sept. 3.—The summer school of the A. and T. College has closed the most successful summer school in the history of the institution. 362 were in attendance during the entire session. "Y" In The Clear By The Negro Associated Press Charleston, S. C., Sept. 3.—The colored men's branch of the Y. M. C. A., has finished the payments on a $6000 mortgage on a double lot in Cannon Street. The association has been six years lifting the mortgage. It is expected that a building will be erected on the property in the near future. Reaction Taking Place By The Negro Associated Press New York, N. Y., Sept. 3.—Marcus Garvey was heartily denounced by the Rev. E. Daniels, pastor of the St. Phillips P. E. Church last Sunday morning. Dr. Daniels charged Garvey with being guilty of the "white man's fallacy of thinking only of his own race, instead of the good of all mankind. Our task is to find honorable and peaceful ways of settling the differences between race and race. A Summary Worthy Of Your Note By The Negro Associated Press Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 3.—Bishop Robert E. Jones, of New Orleans, in his final summing up of the work of the twenty-first annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, which was held in Philadelphia, from August 18 to August 21, said: "The twelve million Negroes of America now have a deeper appreciation than they have ever had before of their value to the economic and social life of the nation. Indeed, they have a deeper appreciation of the fine men and women that the race has produced. American Negroes have today, a firmer faith that right makes might. We shall all work, contend and pray until the un-Christian barriers are broken down. This has been the best session of the National Negro Business League." Dr. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, who had just previously been re-elected by hearty acclamation as president of the League, thanked the great audience of delegates and friends of the Negro Business progress for the fine spirit of co-operation and good-will which they had shown throughout the interesting and valuable three-day program. The League's Service James C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., the League's honorary president, spoke on "The Aim, the Growth and the Achievements of the National Negro Business League." He said: "Dr. Booker T. Washington, who organized the League twenty years ago, although men declared it would fail, had faith in the ability of the Negro race to make progress in business. He had a real vision. Spread eagle oratory was put aside. Men and women were encouraged to lay bare the struggles of their souls. The efforts of obscure men were clearly demonstrated. "In 1000, when Dr. Washington summoned a score of men to attend the first meeting in Boston, there were few Negroes engaged in business pursuits. Negro business stocks were diminutive Negro business men's experience was circumscribed. Today, Negro business men and women compare favorably with other men and women in business. "In 1000, for example, Negro real estate dealers doing a large business could have been enumerated on the fingers of one hand. They were holding property worth a few thousand dollars. Now Negro real estate men are handling a few millions of dollars worth of property. During this meeting a Negro real estate man within a very short time put through a $30,000 deal. "In 1000 Negro theatres were practically unthought of. Since then great progress has been made in building Negro theatree; the beauty culture industry has grown rapidly; farmers have learned the value of applying science to their work; the chain-store idea is now developing. In 1900, there was one Negro bank. Today, there are 22 Negro banks, handling millions of dollars. "The League's aim has been to teach the importance of the idea of community of interests among Negroes and to have Negroes support Negro enterprises. "It Is Finished;" Tennessee Did It By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Sept. 3. "It is finished." The women of America are Fifty-Fifty with the men; they are now full fledged citizens, with all the rights and privileges of the so called sterner sex, and they will vote for the next President of the United States. The Tennessee legislature put on the finishing touches, Governor Roberts understood and underscored the decree, and Secretary of State Colby, gave the final official announcement to the world. There is much rejoicing, bell ringing and excitement of various kinds, but the dear old South has to go through an ordeal of elimination unlike anything it has ever before passed through. If the South gets away with disfrancsiement openly, and with malice aforethought all the Negro women of the section, it will be the most monumental act of legal indifference ever perpetrated in this country. Strong indications point to the fact, however, that the women are not going to be as docile and as easy as the men in seeing that the rightful constituents get the rightful privilege of casting their ballots and having them honestly counted. The women are more conscientious than men, and, whether Republicans or Democrats, they have high regard for the letter of the law. Therefore, there will be some interesting political developments. "The Negro women of the United States and the Negro men of the United States are entitled to vote now and everywhere and forever. Are the Democrats bold enough to deny them and are the Republicans cowards enough to permit the grand larceny?" Asks one of the most prominent Republicans in this country. J. R. JOHNSTON S. S. 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