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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE WICHITA IS HOST OF KANSAS BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION THIS WEEK The Twenty-Ninth Annual Session Of The State Missionary Baptist Convention Now In Session.—Women's Work Hold Two Days' Session. Attendance And Finance Surpass All Previous Records. Association Opened Thursday Morning, Dr. W. A. Bowren Presiding. A Helpful and Constructive Program is Being Rendered.--Gospel Sermons by Able Ministers Sweep The Assembly. Many National Characters Present. Dr. E. C. Morris, President of National Baptist Convention Spoke Thursday Night. The Sessions Grow More Interesting Each Day. VOL. XIII. NO. 23 WICHITA IS HOST OF STATE CONVE The Twenty-Ninth Annual Missionary Baptist O sion.—Women's Wor sion. Attendance A All Previous Record Association Opened Thu A. Bowren Presiding structive Program is pel Sermons by Able Assembly. Many National Characte Morris, President of Vention Spoke Thur sions Grow More Int The two days' session of the 29th annual session of the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention which was held at Calvary Baptist Church, opening Tuesday morning, with Mrs. Emma Gaines of Topeka, presiding. The morning session was given over to the appointment of committees and adoption of program. The Convention listened to a soul stirring sermon by Rev. J. T. Elias of Pittsburg. At 2:30, the Convention opened for the afternoon with a splendid representation. The Convention choir rendered some spiritual song that were heartily enjoyed by all. The welcome addresses were delivered in behalf of the Southwestern beDistrict by Mrs. Ida B. Bates, on behalf of the Women of the city by Miss Nettie Fay Oliver on behalf of the local mission circles by Mrs. Mamie Strother. Response to those splendid addresses was made by Mrs. M. V. Fitz of Coffeyville. The business-like manner in which the Convention was conducted shows that there are efficient and energetic women at the head. The Annual Address of the President was a masterpiece of oratory and deep thought. It was heartily enjoyed by all present. The work that is being accomplished by the Baptist women of Kansas has a far-reaching result and shows that they are not asleep at the switch, but are up and doing for the building of the Kingdom of Christ. After the splendid reports of the Cor. Secretary and the Treas., all of these officers were unanimously re-elected. One of the most interesting papers listened to for some time was the paper by Mrs. W. M. Smothers of Atchison, on the subject—"The Value of the American Woman in the Scale of Comparative Religion." This paper was interesting from start to finish and was full of instruction and information that can not be gleaned by everyone. This paper not only showed that, but also, care and research work in the preparation. Splendid sermons were enjoyed and much good has been accomplished during the two days that the Baptist Women's Convention was in session. Harmony hevered over this grand session of women, and it seems that we can hear the footsteps of the Baptist women of Kansas approaching in the distance, and the sounds of their voices as they draw near, uttering the words: "We are stretching forth our hands to point the way to God." Bible studies and devotion by del- egates of Kaw Valley District Con- vention, marked splendid feeling for Dr. the day's work. It was a treat of and literary feast in the paper rendered W. by Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Dr. C. R. begs Bridgeforth gave us a strong Edu- cational Sermon. Wednesday afternoon, the time for Chu Southeastern District, and well did tists they render their part. The financial Mar- rally was the feature of the session C. I. and resulted in $1161.09 being laid zen- on the table, Southeastern leading land with $303.00; Kaw Vallev 255.30; Neosho $205.00; Smoky Hill $177.70; Southwestern $112.00; Northeastern $103.00. Under the budget plan the State Women have raised over $2000. The rally ended by singing—"The fight is on," and a great spirit still exists. Reports concluded the session. The evening session opened with reports and every report showed progress. The following officers were elected: for the year: President—Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topeka; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. M. V. Fitz, Coffeyville; 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. M. B. Jones, Junction City; 3rd Vice Pres.—Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Iola; 4th Vice Pres.—Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Wichita; 5th Vice Pres.—Mrs. L. V. Halm, Leavenworth; 6th Vice Pres.—Mrs. L. A. Wilson, K. C. Kans.; Res. Secretary—Mrs. Scott Kemp, Kansas City, Kans.; Cor. Secretary—Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, Wichita. Mrs. Wm. Smothers, Statistician; Mrs. S. B. Butler, Historian. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Smoky Hill River District—Mrs. Mrs. Rosa Samuels; Southeastern— Mrs. S. A. Kinnell, Mrs. Mary Dial; Southwestern—Mrs. Mary Grayson, Cella Tillman; Northeastern—Mrs. Lillie Kelley, Mrs. J. W. Hayes; Neo- oso District—Mr4. J. K. Russell, Mrs. Florida Coran; Kaw Valley— Mrs. Susan Tellis, Mrs. Mary Scott. Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates entertained the above named officers Friday, at one o'clock luncheon. It was discovered that Mr. Baldwin, the advance agent, and Hon. Wm. Monroe Trotter, president of the National Equal Rights League. Both spoke on race pride and respect, and an unceasing effort to obtain our full rights in America. Their speeches were indorsed by the Convention. A selection by New Hope Choir prepared us to listen to a well rendered and thoughtful paper, subject: "What is the Biblical Extent of a Woman's Activity in the Church?" She closed with fitting poetry that swept the audience. Selection by the Choir. Dr. A. L. Boone, of Ft. Worth, Texas, read the lesson and Bro. Watson offered prayer. Solo by Mrs. S. W. Winston. Dr. W. A. Bowrena introduced Dr. E. W. Perry of Oklahoma City, to preach in the place of Rev. C. G. Fishback. He preached the sermon of his life, and the whole house went with him in the spirit rejoicing in the suffering for Jesus' sake. Thursday Morning The State Missionary Baptist Convention opened in Bible Study, under Dr. A. W. Moore of Pittsburgh, Pa., and had a glorious time until Pres. W. A. Bowren called to order and began to appoint committees. Welcome Addresses were delivered by Rev. Smith, Pastor of First Baptist Church on behalf of the white Baptists of the City; Atty. Freeman L. Martin, on behalf of the Church; Mr. C. L. Chandler on behalf of the citizens of the city. Mrs. N. B. Copeland sang her way to fame in a so- Race Leaders, Editors And Publishers Made The Right Move In Chicago By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Oct. 8. In a recent gathering of the civics committee of the Appomattox Club of Chicago, together with the editors and publishers of the daily newspapers, and our newspapers, one of the strong points emphasized was in the injustice of labeling every criminal story in which a Negro is implicated with the "badge of color." Evidence was produced which showed that great harm is done, and that constant reference to the race in such matters served to increase race feeling and prejudice. It was shown that in many cases such stories were written with malice aforethoubht by prejudiced reporters, and frequently without the knowledge and against the policy of the owners of the newspapers. Nahum Daniel Brascher, editor in chief of The Associated Negro Press, in his address dwelt at length on these facts, and gave concrete examples of two of the greatest dailies in the country that have adopted the policy with beneficial results. The two newspapers are The Cleveland Plaindealer and The Cleveland Press of Cleveland, Ohio. As a result of this conference, at least one of the great dailies of Chicago has adopted the policy. The Chicago American, which is one of the largest evening newspapers in the country is the paper. In the recent account of the attempt to lynch three of our men because of the killing of a street car conductor, where columns of the first page news were made, The Chicago American did not at any time refer to the race in the stories it carried. I see in the papers where Mr. Cox has said that he would be willing if elected President, to take the Irish question to the League of Nations. If so, could we as a nation object to England taking the Negro and the Jap question to the league? W. M. RIEKIE, Paducah, Ky. Io—"Out of the Deep." Bro. H. T. Sims represented the auxiliaries and Rev. A. W. Ross most wonderful response brought applause and amens from all over the house. In part he said: "We are American citizens and want every right as such. I believe there should be no law to prohibit any body marrying, it is only a shield for the whites to mistreat our womanhood without being punished. We are not asking any special law for us; but equal rights under the law. We are as we are; do away with "big headlines" that disgrace us for committing a crime and make more prominent the headlines that tell of the wonderful achievements. We are not asking special favor along this line, but since you don't personify races, but the crime, give us the same chance, and the same chance when we do nolle things, point us out like we are, no more and no less. If I had to sell manhood, I would rather live and worship in a brush harbor. We came to brake down prejudice and establish the Gosycl of Righteousness." Well did Dr. G. G. Brown, Lieut. W. A. Bettis, Rev. Williams of Topeka and Rev. J. S. Wilson express themselves. The afternoon was marked with the dispatch of business and a great sermon by Rev. A. W. Moore. The distinguished visitors were as follows—Dr. J. Francis Robinson, Rev. J. F. Kirsh, E. W. Perry, Rev. L. A. Boone, Dr. E. C. Morris, and Dr. S. A. Mosley. Mosley. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. notice. Work guaranteed. "YOU-ALL" Orangeburg, S. C., Times. We have commented several times upon the use of "you-all" by the people of the South and a third person plural. It has caused considerable discussion in the North, where derision has been succeeded by a realization that it fills a want in our language. In a recent issue of the Sun and New York Herald, a correspondent traces its origin to the first settlers of the South and pays a tribute to the "modulation, tone and inflection" of the English of the best educated class in the South, which the writer calls the "most deligitful" English. Here is the letter: Editor: Courtney Campbell's letter noted that you-all, you-unis and we-unis are commonly used in certain rural districts of the South. I do not for a moment consider them of Negro origin, but rather old English rustic terms brought to the old South Colonies in pre-Revolutionary days, and still used by the descendants of the original colonist and adopted by the Negro along with his liking for 'groun peas,' or pea nuts, which however, he also calls goobers and pinders. Georgia is called the Goober Stato. "These local peculiarities of dialect are no more strange than many prevailing in the old Colonial States, especially around Cape Cod. The most delightful English in modulation, tone and inflection is used by the educated people of the South, and where the genuine unmixed and original American blood seems to hold its own." S. J. H. BLOUNT NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR OF ARK. First Negro Ever Nominated for Governor. Is Wealthy and has Spent his life in Educational Work in the State. By The Negro Associated Press Forest City, Ark., Oct. 8.-J. H. Blount, who is the first Negro to be nominated for governor of Arkansas, received his nomination at the hands of a faction of the Republican party in this state. Blount is about 60 years old, and has made his home in this city for the past 47 years. The nominee was born in Jones County, Georgia, received his elementary training in the schools of Atlanta and higher education in Nashville and Chicago. He is at present principal of the colored schools of Helena and has been connected with schools in several Arkansas towns, including Hot Springs, Texarkana, and Forest City. Blount is said to be in independent circumstances, owning over 600 acres of farm land and to teach merely for the love of the work. He is active in many fraternal orders. Logansport Township S. S. Convention Oakley, Kansas, Oct. 3, 1920. In our town passed into history one of the most religious, educational and literary awakenings we have ever witnessed in this part of the country. The program touched all western Kansas and Eastern Colorado, talents of surprising abilities delivered the goods that made glad the hearts of all who believe in progress. The following were stars whom we chanced to get on our list: Rev. M. S. Jones, M. J. Finley, Jesse Duck, Sam Griggs, R. A. Lewis, H. B. Adams, A. Tinsley, John Washington, W. M. Porter, Ida Long, Essie Payne, R. D. Girley, Earl Nevins, G. E. Watson. Resolution of Thanks In as much as the good people of Oakley, have thrown open their doors and made us welcome to their beds, tables, and hearts or pocket books, for which we are thankful and shall pray that the blessings of God abide with them and His peace never leave them. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE NATIONAL POLITICAL OUTLOOK Arranged Exclusively By The Associated Negro Press Chicago, Oct. 8.—The campaign for 1920 is nearing the end. Who will be the next President of the United States, Warren G. Harding or James M. Cox? There is no question but what Senator Harding is making the more popular candidate. He has risen to a degree of statesmanlike portions that are surprising even to his best friends. Governor James M. Cox has disgusted many of his own partisans, seemingly not excepting President Wilson, by the manner in which he has carried on the presidential campaign with ward politics methods. even registering. There is a large organization, meetings, literature enthusiasm. Approached on the subject asked: "Why aren't you people the job?" The reply is: haven't heard from the county committee." The country folks say are waiting on the State Committee people Committee, and, the leaders of group in the national bureau they are doing all they can wi means at hand." Where, Truly is the Trouble Now, where truly is the try The Republicans have the "chance of their life" The big question is this: Will that chance be lost by over confidence, lack of team work and official indifference? Does the outlook appear so rosy that the field marshals, generals and colonels; the majors captains and corporals, big and little, feel that all that is left to do is to wait for the second of November, and at the close of day, count the ballots. Reports reaching the Associated Negro Press from sources not to be questioned, and from investigators famously unbiased in their views indicate that unless there is a genuine awakening, and an unqualified drive of cooperative action, some one is going to wake up on the third of November and be surprised. Among the Negroes of the country, the majority of whom are naturally inclined to the Republican party, there is a deficiency in political activity up to date and there are any number of causes given for the reason why. Woodrow Wilson was elected President 4 years ago without the electoral votes of New York. Warren G. Harding cannot be elected President without the electoral vote of New York, and of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri, unless the unexpected happens. The unexpected would be the breaking of the "Solid South." In the states mentioned, there are also Senatorial fights. With factional fights, trouble begins. These factional fights are not confined to the Negro-voters alone, but they are distributed also among the whites. Democrats through their newspapers and organizations, are encouraging them at every angle. For the Republicans to overcome these conditions, it is necessary that active consideration be given every possible voter. Therefore, this is particularly true of Negro voters this year, men and women, for the reason that thousands will vote because of enfranchisement and migration, who have never voted before. Among colored voters, men and women, there is much confusion of ideas. Possessed with a new race consciousness, there is a desire to do that and only that, which is best for the race at large. Factionalist and Democrats are muddying the waters. They are endeavoring to show the "deep points" to voters about the unimportance of "party ties" this is true in the states named above, and in additional states, such as Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Kansas and California. The letter of "Bill" McDonald of Texas, written to Roscoe Conklin Simmons, is being given a wide circulation from mysterious sources, and the attitude of "Roscoe himself" who through his newly purchased paper, the St. Louis Clarion, talking more or less against Republican victory is making the lay voter sit up and ask: "What is it all about?" Reports of Associated Negro Press representatives from every section of the country where colored people live, indicate that the rank and file live, indicate that the rank and file of the Negro voters have not yet been aroused to the importance of PRICE, FIVE CENTS even registering. There is a lack of organization, meetings, literature and enthusiasm. Approached on the subject and asked: "Why aren't you people on the job?" The reply is: We haven't heard from the county committee." The country folks say they are waiting on the State Committee; the State Committee people say Committee, and, the leaders of our group in the national bureaus say they are doing all they can with the means at hand." Where, Truly is the Trouble? Now, where, truly, is the trouble? Why are there not more Harding and Coolidge pictures up in the homes of colored people throughout the country? Why is there not more Republican literature in the homes? Why are there not more meetings where well informed speakers can discuss the issues of the day, and urge the people not to neglect registering? Whatever the cause, it should be immediately overcome. In the matter of practical campaigning, there is no group of the people who need greater backing in 1920 than the colored voters. They should not be handicapped for finance, as has been reported from time to time. The business side of the campaign is run on the "budget system" and this has been the source of widespread annoyance in many ways. The publicity department under Phil H. Brown, has been loudly criticised by a number of newspapers in the South for failing to get "business from the committee." Col. Brown declares he has been handicapped by a portion of his budget going to the "Eastern Committee," and a decision not to use advertising space in newspapers of the "Solid South." Southern editors are claiming that they have thousands of readers in the North, and they are noting that one or two exceptions to the rule have been made. It is the opinion of those who are anxious to see the Republican Party victorious, that provisions should be made for expenditures in the same proportion among our voters, as among others. It is claimed that this is not being done. There are a number of white people in the Republican party who are not frenzied with happiness over the important position the American Negroes occupy in the selection of the next President of the United States. But the fact remains and from a political viewpoint, it will be most unfortunate if the election is lost by OVER CONFIDENCE, LACK OF TEAM WORK AND OFFICIAL INDIFFERENCE. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. F. F. F.) 337 Oakland Avenue, Elder B.M. Campbell, Pastor. On last Wednesday night, September 29, prayer meeting and preaching was good., Elder I. C. Collins, who is now pastoring in Parsons, preached a noble sermon. He has now departed for Parsons, he will return soon to accompany his bride home. He was united in marriage Sept., 21, to Miss Dotsle Roberts. On last Sunday morning Sunday School was fine. A good lesson was recited by all who were present. The morning sefmon was preached by Elder Austin. He was followed by Elder Moore, both used for their text—"Have faith in God." Elder Austin did very well in his way of speaking. Elder Moore preached a noble sermon. 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Sa, ce re e catea EES abe, OE er or puis wee Lt . eMenF ou aeedast. ais 1p ale ot oe & santa Social And _ Political Equality Wanted Cotun bus, Olio, Oct. 8,—In line with efforts to obt:in social and political equafity, encourage- ment may be given to the foun- dation of a Negro fraternity on Eighteenth Avenue in the ex- clusive residence district of Ohio State University, Objection tu the proposition is held to be due to partisian propaganda, it is said, They may appeal to the Hepublican Jeaders to obtain for them the right to establish ther fraternity under the law, ‘i Gees Chinese Coming Two Hundred Strong Chicago, Oct, 8,—Two hun: dred Chinese students arrived in Chicago, They are the annual group sent here under the au. spices of the Chinese govern: ment and the United States Com: missioner of Education, and te Prove they are really students ‘just like Americans’’ their par: ty boasted of the following items, to wit: 417 pennant bespsttered suitcases, resembling all things from trunks to vanity cases; 97 pairs horn rimmed spectacles; one dog in a wicker case; 47 Chinese yells, 199 crusher hats, Four girls were in the party, Loucy Lin, Mery Sun, Cnuwa Fon and Panghong Chan. —— fe Negroes Still Going North Memphis, Tenn., Oct, 8, —Sat- urday and Sundsy night, fora number of weeks from four to etx coaches are attached to the regular trains aw “‘extras’’ to carry the Colored passengers bound for Northern communities. This northern migration has kept upall during the summer, and many predicted that it would cease when fall weather set in, but such has not been the casu to a Not only are the people going North, families of those who have gone before, but hundreds who have never bates been North, are going. —s— Minister. Dies In Pulpit | Chadburn, N. CG, Oct, 8.— ‘Chsrles Lennon, put a tragic pe- riod to hia sermon at Prong Bap- ust Church, six miles North of here, when, with the words: “It is finished,” he toppled back- ward in his pulpit. When the members of the ‘con- Rregation reached him he was dead. Rev Lennon was 70 yeara old and was well known through- out this secifon. / Japanese Situation Grows More Tense ) Each Day Chicago, Oct. 8,—The Japan- ese situation, which seems to have resolved itself down toa question of color, and which ie being watched most closely by the Colored people of America, is growing more tense each day. One of the most remarkable utterances yet made, and which carrles a quotation from one of the Japanase newspapers, has been published by the Chicago Tribune, The dispatch comes from Tokio, says; “A section of the Japanese preas Is growing more yitriolle to ward America despite the urgings of many publicists for calmness. “The Yoroduz, a prominent opposition paper, Jn commenting editorially on the fact that the Lou Angelea Times has Joined the San Francisco press inan anti Japanese policy, says Amer. jeans are now attempting to force Japan to fight whether she likes it or not, | In part the editorial said: “We never dreamed that Ameri ca would go tu such lengths o: selfishness and aggression ac soon after the war, Weare un: able to remain calm when the United Ssates is showing hersel! to be such a hvypocrit, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a monster mas- querading as an angel, “After tramp'ing Haiti and San Domingo under foot she now attempts Interference in Sagha- lien, incites a revolt in Corea and stirs up hostility on the part of China toward Japan At sucha rate America’s attitude to Japan will soon be worse than itis to the blacks, It ia no wonder that Japanese blood huv reached the boiling point.”” “The Kokumin demands that publicity be yiven to every step ju the present negotiation, say ing that nothing can be gained in keeping the navlon ignorant of America’s true intentions.’” 2 Mitchell Springs, Miss. In memory of Mrs, A. L. Thomp- son, who died last week in Yazoc City Hospital, She was a faithful member of the Mitchell Springs M. B, Church, How feeble are words to carry con- solation to hearts bereaved of a be- loved wife and daughter! With gentle spirit of light that filled in and out lke a gleam of sunshine. No one can fill the vacant chair, No one can take her place in your hearts, and you would not have the vacance filled if you’could, It will be a sa- cred thought in years to come, to husband and mother and friends, that the radiance in the» home, in the Church, Sunday School and communi. ty, it will be a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and be loved by those who will eyer so ten- derly cherish her sweet memories. She was always ready when called upon in Church work, The change of the weather was never too rough for her, She never shirked from du- ty. Her place will be hard to fll I want to say to the bereaved, we ate in tender sympathy with you, count it but your logs, but heaven's gain. Sleep on Sister Thompson, we hope to meet you in the sweet beyond. We regret the illness of Sister ; Sallie Moore. We hope her a speedy recovery. Sister Celia Redditt is on the sick Mist. 5 There is a deal of sickness in our community, May The Star ever shine in my home. - | NELLIE MITCHELL. oo DUBLIN, MISS., DOTS Please allow me space to say some- thing about our School., School was called to order by Bro. Is P, Moten at 9:00 sharp. The sud- Ject of the lesson—“Saul, David and Solomon compared.” Motto Text— “Man looketh on the outward appear- ance, but God locketh on the heart.” Now, I will say that Bro. Moten is wide awake and stands at his post of duty as a superintendent. ‘We had a rally here today by the Sisters, Collection for the day, $44.76, * ERNEST GARNER, -—_ 3—_—_ JONES FACTION GO TO NEW ORLEANS, NEXT YEAR By The Negro Associated Press Columbus, Ohio, Oct 8—Th> Ne. tional Baptist Convention, at the close of its fortieth annual session selected New Orleans, as the place for holding the next annual session. 1 Several efforts werp made to change the vote of the convention by the Northern and Eastern dele- gates, but the Southerners won out in the finals, The convention se- lected Dr. J. Gordon McPherson, of Austin, Texas, who has gained ce- lebrity as “Black Billy Sunday,” as publicity agent. —s— CATHOLICS HOLD MEETING IN BROOKLAND By Negro Asvociated Press Washington, D. C., Oct. 8—Exten- sion of Catholic education, with par- ticular Feference to Catholic Univer. EAST END BARBER SHOP . Shaving, Hair Cutting, * eo 7 Shampooing _ eq Le And Electric Massaging. 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[MAKIN BYE DRUG STORE Cardina} Gibbons of Baltimore aee- "Prone Market 238 sided, with Oardina} O'Connell, of 507N.Main Bt = Wichita, Kansas Boston, and seventy-five archbishops and bishops in attendance. | pf a. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. ‘Try us. eotice. Work guarantecd. Hourst It to 120. m, Ofce "Phone Market 2998 26 5d Res. "Phone Markee 420 DR, FRANE OHARA MILLER Uf you don't get me at my office or home s Call me at MAKIN EYE PRUG STORE "Prone Market 239 507 N. Main Bt. Wich‘ta, Kansas. Ce ENS 4 Fi a MODERN HOSPITAL | ‘ ead | 7 SURGICALSCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon - 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. : Phone Dougiaa 521-3 rrr Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment . Registered 1906 Otartne Hair and Scalp Treatment will Destroy Germs and make the Halr Grow. It fe Guaranteed, If you take a Thorough Treatment.” Prompt Service to every one, I also teach the same. Terms Reasonable. Agents Wanted. _ B, A, HARRIS. R. D. F. No. 2, Box 41, CARROLLTON, Miss, ee SRT TTR eeeee ee Ne - BARBERING & MERCHANT , TAILORING > bot. Cleaning, f Demieste . RF Aerie, ; Laundry Nj Pressing 7 SA Vib. and a ——. < \ IGS Dying, os ‘ ALN Neatly fs . ! _-FLEM 2 \s Done; * FORT, ANY called for = Prop. and : 7 " cHas.> Delivered tos FOX 1 APY > : * ff | Hf. ROBERT .2, Assistant ~ Kl LOWE, Barber. Pe Tailor. Phone, M. 6132 " 912 E. Lath Street. a WICHITA, KANSAS. ~ SOMETHING NEW INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION opened her doors New Year’s morning, 1920 to help the por, the old and foraaken by society, This fs not a secret order with grips snd signs, it fs 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 $30 burial. The church haa jong felt the need of such a move as this, and | has prayed for the puorand needy among us, The Spirit « moved Z. E. McGee. B, A. Morris, H. R. Dixon, Sol | Jackgon, H. A, Fields, T. P. Perkins, W. Brock, | J. Thorntonand others to ~ Jaanch the “INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Dr. E. C. Morris, states ‘that the Interstute Benevolent As- sociation‘is one of the many needs of today and the church will hail it with delight.’ . . ‘or the next 90 days youcan join the Interstate Benevolent Aasf into for One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50), One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fif- ty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For information write or "phone: Z. E. McGEE, E. P., BE. A. MORRIS. B.S, SUL. JACKSON, &. Grand Organizer, Hélena, Ark. The above organization has entered the statesof Kansas, and Oklahoma; men and women ‘workers are wanted: Ouly those wanting to see the church come to herself need apply, Thousands are jolning and why not you? Write, Z ©. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A, MORRIS, Columbia St, ~« Heens, Ark, Helena, Ark, Res, 212 E. Pine Res, "Phone BM, 3488-J 2 FRED C, HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 613 N. Main St, "Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas. 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, CARPENTER iat —AND— FURNITURE MAKER Stop allowing “Jacklegs” to “butch- er” up your work, and get one who ean develop your work, better than you expect, Soa eri te es or made Bee onal . “The ‘Tuskegée Man” Graduate Carpenter “& Cabinet Maker. M. 65197 ——-—Phone——— M. 66193 Don't Forget to Call In When you are on North Main St, where you will be able te get, The Nile Queen Toilet articles, stralzhtenIng combs, tongs ‘erimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods In town, We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me talcum powder, Mavis taleutn powder, Nelson’s Hair Dressing, Elite and Adis hair pomade Cuticura’saive, and hair growers of the best make Cell in and see us, MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 609 N. Main St. ' WICHITA, KANSAS. om,» PALACE BAREER SHOP : fi» Ws Ey Pe }, 507 North Main Street, [}> <4 Se TRY WICHITA: -- + KANSAS LER: ees ’Phone Market 6128. aD ae Gist ai s - PALace CUSTOMER ANYWHERE CUSTOMER sss ——:2:°0&—O _ _e_S—_ee_=_=SES=S=S~_=S=S=~_ LIBERTY: ayy qpae’SScpa IDEM EL QUIS aecearsi. connec. EG af ie SIE, a) tion C7 BES i \eerone mie awe . I bg Meals At All Heura oS 7 "Phone Market 1527 Manuel H. Hex. Prop., Wichita, Kansas. GORINE HAIR AND SGALP TREATIGENT Registered 1914, Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs anc make the hairgrow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treat ment. Prompt service to every one, I also teach the trade. , Terms reasonable, Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Avent, 1315 Wabash Ave, *Phone Mkt, 3130, Wichita, Kansas, (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) 908 E. 13th Street : *Phone Mkt. 6132 (pee oe : “oats; IDEAL GROCERY Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J, W. THOMPSON, Proprietor, MRS, USERIA THOMPSGN, Proprietress, - WICHITA, = = = «= = - KANSAS. ee ae a Vai . NILE QUEER al \ rs Hs i BSC, at al Ey i uty ro “oy 7 Eg 4 b a ¥ y | ne: o4 f \e Bee Oe pace ii > a hE Z Arete Queen, Y) Lene ae Wet Geto cenee Gn A ak ao a , ¢ 1 ae ie an » ( At AN < 4 ne QUeE a ne " ; A ND zi an = RUS } if LZ SANS Hip Wh 1 A Pie, jaa\p : Bis... i s x3) \ ‘ vit y : J Ce er 4 ag f FREE! BSescnoeey hig A ss sae day tor a copyi | ay ¥ \ Y , ———— we ae oe é € H R XN ¥ a f “Miss “My hair and ski i agine Velvet Drowey pitched comitiom. Whey” R can you recommend? “Try NILE QUEEN tions. Th p Desehblaes Sone pares, habe clase wake doe Ys ekin and hair on the market today, I absolutely recom- mend them and will give your money back if they are j not as represented.” $ Miss Olive Queen: “Really, Velvet, they are fine, E never use anything else, and 2 all tuo gé!s are cravy about them.” : KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY t 312 SOUTH CLARK 8T., CHICAGO been abe —-Omiis aa ‘The World’s Finest Preparations For Halz and Bhin, Foe Sate at all Drug Stores and Deauty Shore, - BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY Fresh and cured meats, Pro- duce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. *Phone Market 3306 WE DELIVER "Phone Mkt, 3304, 609 N, Main St CHILDRENS’ NURSERY. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Vrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St., will take them at all sizes. Mrs. MaMMIE JACKSON, 80) EF. tit. Street "Phone Mkt, 1305,J, J. R, JOHNSTON BUSY CORNER BARBERSHOP FIVE BARBERS AT YOUR SERVCE Electric Clippers. Modern in Every Respect. CIGARS, TOBACCO and SUFT DRINKS First Class In Every Detail PHONE M, 6120 601 N, MAIN ST WICHITA, KANSAS Phone Mkt. 6120 ~ ‘Phones Night M. 6587 M. 4114 W PEOPLES UNDERTAKING 60. Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST.CLASS We are in shape to take the worry off of you by making all arrangements, | We will give to all Lodges and Unions for $50 00 cash, a 5 per discount for funeral in the city, —We need the business, : N. A. LEWIS, Manager 600 North Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS. | MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY , The Ready Place .- Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N, Mata Street Wichita, Kansas ’ Pn-pDaAnNVe ... CAIET SIRS’ RECORD BOOKS For SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices toda y. Phones: { Night Doug 116 AVERY | 523 N. Main st.| UNDERTAKING COMPANY 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 as Nae a RX NX OR VE DY OX OM OX Ce HORTENSE BRADFORD, Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 P. M. Is now under same management and QUuarantees 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 Treeman L, Martin Claude L. Jones Res, ‘Phone 3. 5306 "phone D. 6306 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 635 N. Main Street Office "Phone BM. 7704 7 WICHITA — — KANSAS a LEAKE'’S - Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. "PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. | Office Phone; Residence ‘Phone Mkt, 2999, Mkt. 1665, 601 N. Water Se James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 607 N. Main St. Notary Public In Office. * WICIUITA + +« » KANSAS, R. RALSTON Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER ! Grocery and Meats . Cevey ea eee ary : ee eee hs cs os een eae 7 errr Ee pee e tee. ee Ko r il ee ETE ee Sa ll ” me re Pa Pee ere) " Ee eee es , ‘ Mee eS mY ~ - ° . eee THE NEGRO STAR / SSN Member National Negro Preca . Association . Issued Every Friday at Eaneeale IN wiclliTA, — KANSAS ~"9°F** pes iI. T. SIMS, | @! ay Editor and Publisher t s. 1241 Wabash Ave, "Phone M. 3130 Wm. C. Dungy... Managing Faitor oS. Moore om—Asslant dor et ee ee aa ne SUBSCRIPTION RATES: |¥oen3ine Ore eaey 10, Thrster snr arin ehaon mat SH Monthy —occememmmnt_ 29 rice he mere evn ooh Montht mneemrmonccon= | 5 Terry epunice tus One Month waccucaomm——nom 20 Te vou fol 40 wet yout paper. omilty ur o buce, SOCIETY AND PERSONAL IN ANOTHER COLUMN YOU will see where the leaders of the race in Chicago went into a confer- ence with the White Editors of Chi- cago about big headlines, personify: ing the Negro who committed the crime Instead of a criminal, The Negroes should call meetings throughout this country and select reprezentatives to call on white ed: itors along this line, then if they don’t give us a fair deal in the mat. ter withdraw oar support. What we are paying the white editor per week will support several Negro Caihes In this country. If they were personifying the white men who com- mit erlmes instead of a criminal, then we would say nothing but It fs urfair and Injustice to attempt to mahe the world believe that it was Lecause of his black face, crime is not committed in reference to the color of his skin, but the condl- ticn ef the mind or soul according to the statue of the law adopted by this country. Is the condition of the minds and souls that need the punishment and rubhe.ty and only tha ‘misfortune is on the race. Now, for the action ef the daly press to be in accord with the law, thet must be a law that is based on the color of the skin or of a different race instead of the nature of the crime. Let us meet this con- dition at once, also cite them to the fact that the word Negro should be- gin with a capital letter ond unless it does it loses its place in our homes, ——S——— AN ILLUSTRATED SHEET came irto ous office today, that brought the needed article for the Negro throuvhout this country. It ia a Misses Iona and Alberta Work, o! Arkansas City, are in the city this veel, attending the session of the State Baptist Convention. Mrs, M. L, Livingston at 913 Ohi Avenue 1s demonstrating an Elec: tric Range at the Forum for th Turner Electric Company during th ‘Wheat Stow. ” Mr. Flem Fort was in Friday anc Jeft an order with us for printing.— Thanks, Mr. 8, L. Jones was a guest o the force Wednesday, = Mr, Ashley and Mr, J. W. Wilsor ¢alled by the office last Wednesday evening, Mr, Ashley {s from In. Clanapolis, and comes to join his par. ents, Throuzh wistake it was re. ported last week that he would bring his family, Mr, James MeAfee spent some time In the office Wednesday, making gen- ercl observatiors in printing. Rev, Mickleterry, who has spent name time in Omaha, Nebraska, ha: returned to the city, Mrs, McGuire was in the office dur. Ing the week and gave us an ordel for printing—Thank You! Cal again, NOTICF! NOTICE! We Will Berven CHITTERIINGS, HOT CATNISH AND CHILE at 937 N, Meade Avenue MRS, WALKER. Monday Ang. 27th, Mies Letife Iohneon rendered a dinner party at the home of Mr and Vre, George Holly on North Topeka Avenue in honer nf Mra Bawren of Chicsen The guents were, Mr, J,W Wileon, Mica Esther Hurst Mr, Russell White, Mr, Maurice Jones, Dr, and Mrs, Brooks of Co'orado, Many cour- sea were served. The hospitality of Miss Johnann was highly ap. preclated hy the honored guest, Mra. Anna Langam of St. Joseph, Mo., is a visitor in the city, Misa Ligzie, Davis of Kansas) City, to see our children with white dolls, which is teaching them the love of the other race in preference tu their own, We fecl ttat we should love everybody, but when the time comes to play “mama and papa,” and prae- tice to talk family tie, that the black children shculd be looking Into the eyes of a black baby and get the besuty there iw In the black ckin, that the whit: man gets out of tre white skin. It is the richest color on earth, not easily soiled nor broke en and we think that every Negro home should immediately do away with the white doll and send for the black doll or the brownskin from this Berry Ross and Co., 36-38 West 135th St., New York, N. ¥. It will give the next generation more pride than we have now. Let black be the lead- ing color and brownskin the second cholce and eliminate white for the good ef the race, there will come as a result many enterprises that we are not running now. IT SECMS LIKE GOV. COX and Ronsevelt have no platform and they fhust make it from ruins of Senator Uarding and Governonr Coolidge. It is not what the Democrats will do, but faults of the Piypublicans, If Republicans would just be a hittle more secret with their business, the Democrats would soon be without u speech and instead of criticising Harding's front porch, they would be silent on the back pinh. We woald iether hear a few thoughts cn what the party is roing’to do for the bet. terment of the Government than hear so much criticism, The Republicans are explainihgi \ full constructive program and it sounds like better days to all, even to the Democrats. ia visiting’In the city. Mamye Savage of Perry, Oklahoma is‘ visiting in the city. | Mrs. Mary White of Sapulpa, Okla, is visiting in tne city with friends. Rev, B. C, Allen ,newly appolntec pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Winfield, Kans, waa in the city visitor in the city Sunday, enroute to kis new charge, Mrs, Anna Lawrence fs visiting in the city. Sunday, enroute to his new charge. a visitor in the citv, Mr, and Mrs, Frank Roberts of Wellington, are visiting in the city during the week, Mrs, Mattie Young, who spent sev. erul weeks in Kansas City, returned Fome Tuesday. Quite a number attended the dancing academy last Wednesday night which was quite a success, It Is reported by the city clerk's records that one hundred and forty families have moved to Wichita, since September 1, some are unable to find places to live, Drs. E. C, Morris, and Z, E. McGee, of Helena, Ark, S. E. Mosley of St, Louis, A, L. Boone of Ft, Worth, Texas, are here this week, attending the Kansas Baptist Convention. | Mrs, Emma Gaines, of Topeka, fs iin the elty this week, Ben Givens, Milton Smith, Ray- ford Givens are the victims of « mob jin BMeClenny, Fla., where it is report. ed that they shot and killed John i White, a white farmer, Does jus. tice reign in this state or not? | Mr. Loyd Avery of Chicago, broth. er of Mr. B. F, Avery fs visiting in the city visiting for a while, Mr Avery has also visited his relatives in Oklahoma. Mr, Perey Thompson of Coffeyville fs in the city for an Indefinite stay The friends of Mr. and Mrs. J, D Jones sympathize with them in the loss of their infant son, The price of wheat has lowered, i fs reported, recently, making the price per barrel come to an estima ition of $3.00, Mr. Emanuel Reed, proprietor of ete Se ew 8 he » the Oklahoma Rooming House, has opened his new building where he bas installel a barber shop and pool hall. Bf, Reed, seemingly is doing extremcly well. —s——— IN MEMORY John Daniels, Jr, was born Sep- tember 30, 1920, He departed this 1fe Sunday evening, at 9:45, Age, three days less one hour. Ie is sur- vived by his father and mother, John D. and Ruby 1, Jones, two great- }grand-mothers, two grand-mothers, and one grand-father, other rela- tives and a host of friends to mourn his translation, He came as a beau. tiful blossom that shed Its fragrance of love into our hearts, for but # short stay, having been plucked by the grim reaper to be gathered into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father to bloom for ever in the land of eternal blish, Just cane cad peeped into the light of day, Just Huddet and smiled and passed away. CARD OF THANKS We with to thank our friends for their kindnezs shown in our ead be- reavement In the loss of our darling little son and grand-son, John Dan- fels, Jones. Also for the many beau- tifal floral offerings and expressions of symoathy extended to us. Mr .and Mrs. John D Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Jones, Mrs. Martha Smith. Mrs, Virginia Covington. —s-— Kansas City, Kansas {Continued From Page One) none came forward. <A very pood free will offering was taken for Elder Moore. He left Mon. dav for Oklatoma City. The Bible Band was excellent et 6:00 pn. m, and many good things were found in the lesson. All are welcome to all the ser- vices at any time, Come to Bi- ble Tand next Sunday. The night sermon was przach- ed by Elder John Far, and was followed by Elder J. P. F. Stuck- ey, Loth spoke well and they said manv good things on the doctrine and fallen humanity, The collection for the day was good. The sick are doing nicely and are on the mend. | Elder Wright is still carrying on his revival on Tennessee St., in K. C., Mo, He is having much success, several have united on the word of God, Elder Wright is a great man in the Gospel for Christ, and is doing good every- where he preaches. : On last Woinesday night, Oct, 6th, Mrs. Willlams of Ft. Worth, Texas presented a chart subject—“Ten Steps from Earth to Heaven, and Ten Steps from Eayth to Hell,” she explained and pointed out what each step represented, ( All are welcome to this tem- ple when you are in this city. The Church of God {s located at 337 Oakland Ave. Mr. P. R. Chester at 845 Walker Avenue, he has a fine line of groceries and other things to eat, he is a reader of The Star, Do vou want to be a weekly subscriber of The Negro Star? If you do, call at 709 New Jer- sey Ave., or drom a card to that number, to W. C, Arch, you will be fully suppliéd, per copy 5c, Do you know if you hold mal- ice or strife in your heart against anybody you will be lost, if you don’t repent before doing, so just do away with such stuff and oh>v Jesus and love one another like Jesus said “Love worketh no ill to his neighbor.” May the Lord heln all, WC. ARCH. 709 New Jersey Ave, 2... eT ee ee ge ee ee oy about it, ‘day nighta of e Lawton Oklahoma News 7 sain armed invasion? [way 10 bis joy nents ot ——p here has en amp) ime B! 2 WwW, G. Curtis, K. Lawton is sure at ita best now, the charges were originally made, KIu Klux Klan ae Pipe the big free street carnival fw on for against the Administration's and the} Revived in the o TAL Martin, M. & week, and there {s so much to see National City Bank's invasion of Dominion Imperial Co} to get every nickle and dime that Haitl for some word about those acacia? ~ [meets letand 3d | they can get, and you know so many charges to come from Haitl So far] yy The Negro Amsoclated Press fof each month. People will take the last dime and as I know no newspper in this coun] fe eh mond, Va. Oct B— J.D. JO} apend it and not see thelr mistake, ;try has published any news or any “Knighta of the Kuklux Klar, JOS. GARRE Rev, H. E, Owens Is back from the communication from Haitl nized herea few dayango, Hearty welcome t hospital and we were truly glad to “We do not need an investigation | OFRAN2 here In Richmond’? Knights in proper have kim back. THe is feeling some by officers subject to the present ad-jmet ‘‘somewher f taking intel; 5 better, His family fs somewhat itl, ministration so much as we need di-}for the purpose of taking he J, R. JOHNSTON We hope not seriously, [tect and open communication, open-|the order a number of men whol ayut, 6745 |" Sten, Charles Williams has made,ly arrived at between the Haitlan/yiznified their desire to join, 1408 N. Washle her return from Booker Tee, Ob!n..' people and the American people, The order, an organizer stated, 1705 N, Tope Jwhere she accompanied her son to Then ft. will appear who were the will total fn membership here] JOHNSTON school, She left him well pleased, bandits in Haiti.” ora than 10,000 within afew] Cement Contracto with the situstion, |, Omelals of the National City Bank|™ ks At the present tine] All Kinds of C Mrs, Katie Macple was called to, declined to discuss in any way the al-| weeks han 200 accred- Guaran Rust, Texas, to witness the death of leged controversy between that insti-]there are more than WHAlig; her aunt and the iliness of her sis- tution and the Government of the ited members. Five men are ju rie “4 i me me hee eB me ee che ERO we eB doatgy, onbaed fewer feet La oo anne. ser Mrs, Dr, A. M. Fisher ts in from Altus, to visit her parents, Cotton picking is on a boom now, it is dry ond the cotton is opening rapidly. Times will be good for a good time. | CHURCH NEWS The Churches of Lawton are still at work. Bethlehem Baptist S. S. Met in session Sunday as usual hour, with Supt. T. Green at his post. Every- body Interested had a good lesson, _ We then met in prayer services at 10:30, and starting up the fire at 11:00 o'clock, Rev. H, .E. Owens our beloved pastor, filled his rostrum and took for a text—"The birth uf Christ." He preached a glorious sermon. Collection was good. 5:00 o'clock found us back in B. Y. P, U., with President, J. L. Lil- lie at his post, The collection as well as the lesson was good, | Bight dn prayer service, out of praise service, in covenant, 0, how our hearts were made glad to hear each other tell how they came along that Christian road and how God had cared for them, through thick and thin, Afterwhich the .Lord’s Supper was administered, We then had another, grand sermon by our Pastor. Preached to a full house, members, sinners, visitors and friends. We certainly had a grand time. Collection for the day- was $41.90, The Barnie Chapel has on Its fi- nancial rally. They have raised $3,000. Come one, come all, and let us help our sistee and God will bless us. “Together we stand, divided we fall.” Let us all go together. MRS, M. L, TIPPINS, Reporter. Americans Disgrace Government In Negro Republic Dy The Negro Associated Press New York, N, Y., Oct. 8&—James Weldon Jchnson, Acting Secretary of the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People, which sent him to Haiti to make an in- vestigation, and whose charges against the American occupation in the black republic have brought a- bout an investigation by the Umted States Navy Department, in a state- ment challenged the methods which he asserted the Government had em- ployed in Haiti. “If the Navy Department will in- form the American people whether a strict censorship still prevails on news from Haiti,” said Mr. Johnson, “we shall better be able to estimate the reports of General Lejume and Ad- miral Knapp when they are made. So far as I know no opening of the closed door on news from Haiti has yet taken place. “Meanwhile the Administration sends“to make report to the Ameri. can people on the account of Ma- rines fn Haiti, the commandant of these Marines, General Lejume an Admiral of the Navy Department which stands accused of making Hait! unsafe for Democracy. It looks sus- pieiously hke an attempt at an offi- élal whitewashing before Congress assembles. The statement that Ad- miral Knapp was sent to Haiti more as a representative of the State than of the Navy Department is obviously an attempt to gloss over the facts, “It should be borne in mind that there hos yet been no official denial pf the charges made against the Ad- ministration by Herbert W. Selig- man, who was in Haiti at the time I was, and by myself, both Mr, Sel- igman and myself ,writing in the Nation, Although a number of news papers demanded explanation from the Navy Department, no word was published in denial or extenuation un- til Senator Harding reiterated them, The Secretary of the Navy reported to have characterized as ‘unjust’ the statement that thousands of na+ tives in Haiti have been slaughtered, Will he dare to say it {s untrue? Or will he rather characterize thepeo- ple who were shot down as bandits— men who were defending their coun- try against armed invasion? | “There has been ample time since the charges were originally made aainst the Administration's and the} National City Bank’s invasion of Haiti for some word about those charges to come from Haitl. So far as I know no newspper in this coun. try has published any news or any communication from Haitl, “We do not need an investigation by officers subject to the present ad- ministration so much as we need di- rect and open communication, open- ly arrived at between the Haitian people and the American people, Then it will appear who were the bandits in Haitl.” Officials of the National City Bank, declined to discuss in any way the al- leged controversy between that instl- tution and the Government of the Republic of Haitl Roger L, Farns ham, Vice—President of the Bank, reported to be in charge of its af- fairs in Haiti, is out of town on vae cation, it was said, ard John H. Fulton, General Executive Manager, sent word to newspaper men that ho had “nothing to say.” ——_— 5 Calvary Baptist Last Sunday proved to be a glorious day for the souls in attendance at Calvary Baptist Church, beginning with Sunday School at 9:30. We rejoiced in the great gift to the world in our lesson study, felt like the wise men, that we too, should give Him gifts; we had no myrrh and costly presents but decided to glve Him a firmer hold on our hearts, We were well qualified for 11:00 o'clock services when the hour arrived. On time, the choir marched in singing—Holy! Holy! Holy! After usual devotional exer- cises and announcements, pre- paratory to the sermon, the pas- tor wonderfully took us to the special meal where the Phari- sees stood ready to criticise. They saw the outside perfect according to the law, but their insides were questionable, why they were questioning the Mas- ter about the woman who was washing the Master’s feet with her repentant tears. They were flowing from the Inside to the outside to show what had been done on the inside. Great writ- ers, movics and things of the world may appease, but never save; the word of God is the only panacea for the soul. You are in the quagmire of sin and the Word is the only lifting pow- er of God, Jesus opened any home for a seeker. It is a bless- ed thing to see Jesus. The el- ements of a true seeker are tears, humility and love, Among the distinguished guest were several of the Fisk Jubi- lee Singers, who are here sing- ing for the International Wheat Show. Sacrament was served, Junior Union was well attend. ed and the little one had a nice time under Mesdames., Brown, Martin and Banks. The Senior Union came right on the ,scene as soon as the Junior closed and had a won- derful Doctrinal lesson—“Son- ship ofGod.” We' feel truly that God was our Father and Christ was ourbrother. If you want to really touch the Master, try a full dav at our church. At night, the Pastor again cleared away all announcements and preached a wonderful ser- mon from Gen. 16—"Thou Lord secth me.” We saw not chanco to get awav from the presence of the Lord, and before he was through we felt more like tak. ing a new start. | Next Sunday the Church will be under the influence of the Convention's best talent. Come and enjoy a treat the whole day. = 3 Klu Klux No Longer Strikes Terror (Afro-American, Baltimore.) It is a reviving of this kind of an organization that Is now con- templated in Virginia. Fortun- ately the nameof Kuklux strikea terror tothe hearts of Colored people no longer, They have gone through the World War and the race riots of Chicago, Omaha, and Washington, For all the unhealthy placea to start up race antagon'sm we pick the state of Virginia, Yirginta fe-too far North to agree with the South- ern prograin of disfranchisement and too fer South to attempt to do without it, It is a splendid place to stage arace riot, and reviving Kuklux Klanism {a the way to go abeut ft, Klu Klux Klan Being Revived in the old Dominion _ Dy The Negro Assoclated Press Richmond, Va. Oct. 8,— “Knighta of the Kuklux Klan, organized here a few days ago, met “somewhere in Richmond” for the purpose of taking into the order a number of men who signified their desire to Join, The order, an organizer stated, ‘will total 1n membership here more then 10,000 within a few weeks At the present tine there are more than 200 accred- jted members. Five men are ja charge of the organization work here, which is satd to be goirg on all over the state, A number of new members were iniiated in some eecret meeting place in the down town sectian ‘fhe orJer follows the cuss tom of tre old Klan formed just atter the War Between the States, in that it initiates new n.embers under the flery cross, it ia declared,” This is only one of similar to- tices that have heen appearing in verious newspapers throuzh« Sut the South In the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tene nessee, Mississippi, Louisiuna, and other states, If it is calculated to fill the people gfour group with alarm, ithas met with dismal failure. Herein this community there t+ being organized: "The Btac't Knights of the Kublux of America,” with avowals just as strong as the mysterious klan- {tea of the other side, Tne newspapers of Alabama, and particlularly Birminghym, seemed to have teen very anx- ious to give the history of the Kuklux Klar, crgenizetion fer the bevefit of its readers. Here is the story es given out: “The knights of the Kuklux Klan, which itis claimed ‘1s 4 patriotic, spiritualistic fraternal order,” haa beenin the mahing tor und last eighteen yeare, tne idea perpetuating the principles upon which the old Kuklux was founded having originated in the mit.d of Col, William J Simmons, professor nf” Southern histury at Lanier, Utiversity in Atlanta, Col, Simmons dedicated his. life tothis cause and for fourteen years he thought, studied and warked to prepare himself for law ching this inativution, In Octo ver, 1915, he mentioned his ambition to some friends, emonie whom sere three men who wtie bonifide members of the original klan of the reconstruction plan On the night of October 26, Col. Simmons met with thexe frienes and after he had unfold- ed hie plane, all those present -34in number sigred a peti. tion fora charter. On Thanks. giving night in 1015 the organiz~ ers of the klan assembled on the top of Stone Mountain, near At. Janta, and there at midnighs, under a blezing fiery cross, thiv took the arth of allegiance to the invisible empire, knignts of the Kuklux Klan. Sinee thera were still three members of the old organization amerg the group the stste of Genrgia issued them a charter which gives them all the rights ard privilewes of the old and defuret order, that is they presumably are liceneed aguin to pillage atd burn and terrorize under cover of darkness anyone who incurs their enmity. with Negroes their obj<et in particu'ar The original Kuklux Klan claims to have been the chief instrument in restoring to the white people of the South control and dominance of that section wresting it fram the en called sclawayes, carpet bargers and the Negroes,> It c'aimg an ite purpose the following ideale, “to incnicate the sacred principl a and noble ideals of chivalry, the development of character, pra- tection of the home and the chartity of womenhond.”” Their application blank reads, “Only native-horn white Americans who believe in the tenets of the Christian religion and owe no ale lezience to any foreign govern ment, sect. peonle or perrong ara eligible to membership.”’ FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS ER, | (3 . 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