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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE ```markdown ``` VOL. XIII. NO. 25 WHY WE SING NEGRO MELODIES Thev Are The Only Religious Folk Music We Have In America Are True Hymns Of Devotion Expressing The Deepest Feeling Of Our Hearts Hampton, Va., Oct. 14.—Warm tribute to the artistic and emotional qualities of the Negro religious folk-songs, which have so completely won their way into American life and which have so fully merited the preface of foreign critics and musicians, was recently paid by Dr. James E. Giess, Principal of Hampton Institute, in his address in Ogden Hall to a large company of friends, workers, and students that had assembled for Sunday-evening worship. Dr. Gregg said: "It might often seem to you if we sang these old songs chiefly for purposes of exhibition and because they are of special interest to, and often have a good deal of novelty, for, our visitors. "We sing them in this Hampton service and at other services primarily, always because they are the simple beautiful expression of our religious feelings; because they are hymns; because they are songs of praise to God, of thankfulness, of aspiration, and of beauty—and every thing else that true hymns ought to be. "These old plantation songs are the only religious folk-music that we have in America—all we have at least, that is likely to be generously known or used, because the few Indians folk-songs that we have are not known to many and unfortunately are not likely to be known to many, because they are not in the English language and are not such that they could be generally used. "These folk-songs of the Negro race, these religious folk-songs, on the other hand, can be used by us all. Their sentiment can be shared by us all, and as Americans, we must be thankful for them and glad to do all that we can to preserve them and to increase their use in the right way. "Colored boys and girls have still another reason for loving these songs and for delighting to know them better and to sing them with all their hearts, because they are one of the great glories of the Negro race, one of the race's most wonderful contributions to America and to the culture of the human race. "Do not for one moment think, because of these songs are so old-fashioned and quaint in their phrases that they provoke a smile now and then, that we ought not to love and cherish them nevertheless. "When we sing songs that reflect the sadness of the old days, such as 'Go down Moses,' we ought to be able to sing them with thankfulness in our hearts to God that the sadness of the old days of slavery is gone—and that we are living in a better time. "One of the Most pleasant things said to me this summer about our young Hampton quartet that we took North for the campaign—the four Northern brothers—was what the headmaster of one of the most important boys' schools in New England said to me: "I love to hear those boys sing because they sing with such unusual reverence for the old plantation hymns—because they make them really hymns and do not sing them as if they were an entertainment." "That is why we should sing the songs and do sing them at Hampton, remembering always that they are true hymns of devotion, expressing the deepest feelings of our hearts, and because of their beauty and also we should preserve them forever." KANSAS has freed Mr. Robert L. Hill in this state. He will become one of her permanent citizens for fear of fate in other states. There is none like Kansas, from Gov. Allen on down, there is none like them. A. M. E. CHURCH HAS DIVISION Bishop Fails To Return Pastor Members and Officers Organize New Church New York Congregation Has Same Trouble—Voice Of The Bishop Would Not Be Heard Chicago, Oct. 15.—Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of the nation's greatest religious congregations, having a membership of nearly 5.000 and a landmark in the progress of community life in Chicago, has been torn asunder. The break follows closely on the trouble in New York City, where the Ethel Church of that community, was split and the doors closed because Bishop Hurd refused to hear the wishes of the congregation in the assignment of a pastor. In this instance it is Bishop Coppin, of the Fourth Episcopal district. A delegation of officers visited the conference and had an interview with the Bishop, whom, they claim, led them to believe that Dr. Cook, one of the most popular ministers in the city, would be returned as pastor. When the appointments were read, Dr. Cook was assigned to Des Moines, and Rev. S. L. Birt of that city was assigned to Bethel in Chicago. This incensed the officers and congregation that they held a meeting and resolved to withdraw from the A. M. E. connection. They state it is not because of any disregard for Rev. Birt, but because of the arbitrary methods of the Bishop. Over 700 members with the majority of the stewards and trustees, have established a Community Church, and Dr. Cook has sent in his resignation as a minister in the church, and accepted the pastorate of the new organization. The break in the Church seems to be the culmination of a long period of dissatisfaction with themanner in which the Church has been treated by the connection. It is claimed that they were refused a delegate to the general conference, notwithstanding the Church has raised more money than any other A. M. E. congregation in the cit. There is, also, internal strife in the Olivet Baptist congregation, of which Dr. L. K. Williams, is the pastor. This congregation claims to be the largest of the race in the world. After going into their new building, there was a new congregation built up in the old building, but under the same Olivet direction. Now, seemingly in keening with the prevalent spirit of "self-determination," the new congregation from the old church wishes to have independence. KANSAS STATE BAP. CONVENTION Closing Sessions Filled With Business Transactions Financial Report Better Than Any of Previous Years. Over Five Thousand Dollars In Cash Thursday night, proved to be the greatest night of the meeting, reception and respect for the great National Baptist President, Dr. E. C. Morris. Sweet songs, fervent prayers prepared us for the great message, that we received from this servant of God under the Baptist Flag. Calvary Church was crowded to an overflow and he took care of the interest of the race from many angles and made plain the love for the race and denomination. He especially encouraged the Baptist ministers, telling them that the Negro Baptist Minister was the only preaching the whole Gospel. He encouraged the race by showing that no race or nation has held the reign of power more than 2000 years and that the 2000 years of the WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1920 Why Listen to the Wind? DON'T BOTHER ME! I'M BUSY. BIG DOINGS BY THE REPUDLICAN PARTY FOR THE NEGRO VOTE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET W. Russell CUBA'S POLITICAL OUTLOOK Ihavana, Cuba, Oct. 15. The political campaign is beginning to wax warm. The leading presidential candidate, ZAYAS, has as campaign manager Juan Gulberto Gomez, a citizen of color, and the Politica, Comica, the leading humorous publication of the island, constantly caricatures Gomez in true rock ribbed American southern fashion. Such demagogery, however, only serves to disgust the people of Cuba. Primitivo Ramizez Ros, a citizen of color, and a member of the present house of representatives, and one of the leading business men of Havana, will unquestionably be re-elected to Congress. He is the most popular candidate on the island. Congressman Ros has selected Howard University, Washington, for his eldest child, Senorita Regina Ramirez, to continue her studies. She is already in Washington, having arrived there a few days ago with members of the Llerandi family. Through his Havana attorney, who has succeeded Dr. Latipier, Marcus Garvey's organization has announced that more than $1,500,000 will be invested in Havana before January 1. A large number of colored citizens from the United States contemplate spending a portion of the winter in Havana. A number of them are showing extraordinary interest in the sugar market. BIG DOINGS BY THE REPUDLICAN PARTY FOR THE NEGRO white race is most all gone, and he must under God's direction give place to another, he must go while the Negro is coming, and that he would rather be connected with a coming race than a going race. When he was through we felt proud that we were both, and resolved to fight on. Friday proved to be a busy day, Committees perfecting reports, and the big rally, raising over $4000. When they counted and added the Sisters' they found themselves over the top, raising $6000 in cash and over $12,000 of the budget fund, $2000 more than their part. The election of officers was as smooth as glass, Friday night. Friday night was also featured with the address of Dr. J. Francis Robinson, representing the Sunday School Publishing Board. A song by the well trained Calvary Choir, under direction of Prof. E. M. Barnes and Mrs. S. L. Scott at Piano. By special request we listened to sweet solo by a young lady from Dallas, Texas, who is on her way to Fisk All Activities In "D. C.' Take on New Life For Winters Work By The Negro Associated Press Washington, D. C., Oct. 15.—Washington's winter season is on. The week marked the resumption of activities in all work. The various civic centres, musical clubs, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the celebrated Bethel Literary and Historical Society, as well as the Churches, making known their program for the winter season. The Metropolitan Baptist Sunday School launched a campaign for a membership, for 1000, fully six hundred coming out at the opening. The Missionary Society of this Church plans to pay the tuition in the National Training School for Women and Girls of a native African girl. A committee of religious workers met at the Lincoln Temple Congregational Church and adopted a constitution and made known its plan for systematic Bible study. Perhaps the most interest is centered around the fact that the Rev, Daniel E. Wiseman, pastor of the Church of Our Redeemer (Lutheran) was invited to preach at the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South. This is something that does not often happen here, but Doctor Wiseman was very well received. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Washington Auxiliary Mission to Lepers. to the Wind? DON'T BOTHER ME! I'M BUSY. VOTE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET W. Russell University, to enter school there, she received an encore and rendered another as well as the first, or better. Well chosen words from Dr. W. A. Bowren brought Dr. E. Arlington Wilson before us, who first complimented the Kansas brethren, especially calling the names of the founders, like Dr. Van Lue, Luke, Raimey, Ellas, Teal, Jackson, Lee and others. He preached a splendid sermon. Rev. Moses Williams offered a fervent prayer. Saturday morning was the beginning of another busy day. To make up the time spent in hearing the visiting brethren, we moved rapidly and accomplished much. Saturday night was program night. The Calvary Junior B. Y. P. U., under Mrs. Jewell Brown, gave the opening chorus by seven little girls with their dolls. Dr. W. L. Craft offered the evening prayer. Miss Ola Case rendered a melodious solo. (Continued on Page Four) "Go To High School, Go To College" Campaign Has Telling Effect Plans Now Being Made For A Similar Campaign For Spring of 1921 By The Negro Associated Press Washington, D. C., Oct. 15—The "Go to High School Go to College" Drive conducted in the various cities of the United States last spring by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, according to letters of commendation received by its National Secretary, Norman L. McGhee, proved a most helpful factor in bringing about the large influx of Negro students in High Schools and Colleges of the country. The Fraternity is pleased with the results of the drive and expects to launch a similar one in the spring of 1921. It hopes to have every Negro leader in America lend his service in connection with this movement by addressing the Negro youths of America on the vital question of competent preparation for service. The Fraternity will hold its National Convention in Kansas City, December 27th, to 31st inclusive, 1920, at which place will gather nearly three hundred or more Negro Students, representatives from nearly every American College. Negroes of Raleigh Plan New Bank Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 15.-L. M. Cheek, editor of the Raleigh Independent is at the head of a movement to organize and operate a bank. A charter has been obtained authorizing $50.00 of Capital Stock. The people of Raleigh and surrounding sections are taking considerable blocks of stock, and many are becoming subscribers to the capital stock in more or less small amounts. There seems to be no doubt of the success of the movement. John W. Fowler Holds One-Man Convention By The Negro Associated Press Sacramento, Calif., Oct. 15.—John W. Fowler, Colored progressive candidate for assemblyman from the 22nd district, held a state progressive convention all by himself as the only person who qualified as progressive party delegate at the primary. After calling the Convention to order, Fowler appointed x committees, delivered a keynote speech endorsing Harding and Coolidge and Samuel Shoortridge, (Republican candidate for United States Senator,) appointed himself chairman of the progressive state central committee and adjourned the convention. White Man. Going To Northern Miss., Was Alarmed At Exodus of Negroes By The Negro Associated Press Jackson, Miss., Oct. 15—A Jackson man (white) who recently made a trip over the Illinois Central railroad to the northern part of the state, says that when the train reached Grenada, he noticed a great crowd of Negroes got aboard. He appealed to the conductor to know where so many Negroes were going, and was told they were "just headed North." The conductor explained that it was nothing unusual for fifty or 250 Negroes to go North on his train every trip, some getting on at other stations, but that the majority of them boarded the train at Grenada. These, he stated, were all from the Delta. They told that crops were mighty short and that they saw no use staying there to gather what they had made for just their feed, when they could get out and go to St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit and other cities of the North and get wages amounting from $3 to $5 per day. There is no doubt that this exo- man." PRICE, FIVE CENTS LABOR SITUATION IN BROOKLYN Foreign Born Are Accepted And Have Fair Representation Colored Brother Has No Chance To Say: "There Is No Hypocrisy In American Democracy" By The Negran Associated Press New York, N. C., Oct. 15—In a special statement to the New York Globe, William T. Williams makes some very pertinent inquiries, that might be used in all large cities. He says: "As a resident of Brooklyn for a number of years I have been taking keen interest in observing the type of man employed as motorman, conductor, elevated and subway guard. I venture to say that there is a fair representation of at least ten or more foreign speaking nations—Italian, Jewish, Irish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish and many others. "The union evidently does not discriminate against our foreign born neighbors as members, nor does the company object to employing them. It is said that many of the striking employees are veterans of the last war, who in response to the nation's call fought for world democracy. I recall seeing one of the banners used in the parade which read: "We fought for Democracy, and This is our Reward." Thus I assume that they keenly feel the sting of ingratitude. There are hundreds of Negro men, veterans of the late war, and others who are well fitted for the position of motorman, conductor, elevated and subway guard —men who, if given an equal chance, would prove themselves valuable assets not only to the B.D. but to any traction or railroad company. Would it not be an equitable undertaking to amalgate the peaceable, law-abiding worthy colored brother of our own household with the stranger from afar that he may, indeed, say there is no hypocrisy in American Democracy! dus has assumed great proportions, and that the Negroes are leaving Mississippi by the thousands. Hinds county has lost about 7000 in population in the last ten years. A great many of the Negroes left the hill sections of the state for the Delta, but now that the bell weevil is making its presence felt on the great cotton plantations bordering on the river, they are moving again. So far little effort has been made to stem the tide of emigration, and the labor problem is one which the state is going to have to wrestle in the near future more diligently than now it appears. Jack Johnson Adds A Little Sport To Leavnworth By The Negro Associated Press Leavenworth, Kans., Oct. 15. Jack Johnson, the pugilist, is adding to his notoriety here in the Federal Prison by having arranged a heavyweight bout for Thanksgiving day. It has not been fully determined whom he will fight. "Darkey" And "Nigger" No Longer Appreciated By Negroes By The Negro Associated Press Clarksville, Tenn., Oct. 15—Dr. R. R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, in a very courteous but frank manner, let the editor of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, white know that the terms "darkey" and "nigger" so frequently used by Southerners, is very offensive to self-respecting colored people. The editor had preceded Dr. Moton in a public meeting as a speaker, and in the course of his remarks used the terms. When Dr. Moton arose to speak he said: "The time has passed when the colored people appreciate the term "darkey or "nigger" from a white Forty-Second Annual Session Grenada Dist. Woman's Work The Grenada District Woman's Missionary Work held their 42nd Annual Meeting with Bear Mash M. B. Church, Carrollton, Miss., September 2, 3, and 4, 1920, in joint session with the Association. The meeting was a successful one, fair weather, therefore we were blessed, too, we had with us strong women and men, Dr. E. B. Topp and Sister L. L. Nesby and others. This Association and Woman's Work has passed into history as one of the greatest sessions in its existence, and a large amount of real business was transacted. We are always glad to have such wide awake leaders, I want to say that Carrollton spared no pains in caring for the large delegation. We felt welcome, indeed, I believe we were welcome. We listened to the many addresses of welcome and then you see entertained likewise. So we pray God's blessings upon them. We raised $406.33, Women's Department, with Sister E. A. Eskridge president and Rev. A. Nabors, moderator of the Association, both auxiliaries raised close to $1000.00. NELLIE MITCHELL. Mrs. A. L. Thompson Passed Away At Her Home Member of Mitchell Springs M. D. Church, Rev. D. P. Pherson, Pastor. Sad, but true, the death angel came and summoned Sister A. L. Thompson, the wife of Mr. G. W. Thompson, mother of Mrs. L. L. Dryam. She was a loving and devoted wife and always was found trying to make home happy. She was a faithful Christian, the tasks that were assigned to her hand never seemed to be too burdensome. She was secretary of the Woman's Mission Society of her Church, she was dutiful and punctual in each auxiliary. The Mission Ladies performed their duties around the open sepulchre, Rev. Stephen sang—"I heard the voice of Jesus say," then petitioned the Throne of Grace. I know that Rev. Stephens was sent from higher power to pray. There were a number of floral offerings, showing the appreciation of her past life in the community. The congregation retired to the Church for the memorial service, in which her pastor, Rev. Pherson, Rev. White and Rev. Stephens and others paid striking tribute to the memory of the deceased. Sleep on my dear sister, you were so dear to me; Heaven's gain and our loss. We hope to meet you in the sweet Beyond. NEGRO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO BE DISCUSSED IN ATLANTA By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15.—Announcement has been made by P. P. Claxton, commissioner of the bureau of education at Washington, that a conference will be called to discuss Negro educational questions. The conference to take place in Atlanta, in the Senate chamber of the capitol Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20. Among the subjects to be considered at the conference include the following. The work, the conditions and needs of the colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts for Negroes of the Southern states, industrial education of Negroes in other schools and the preparation of teachers for Negro schools. Race Woman Wins High Appointment By The Negro Associated Press Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 15.—The first colored woman to be an assistant inspector of housing and sanitation in the Bureau of Health has been appointed to that position. She is Mamye D. Turner, Miss Turner was appointed from an eligible list on which she stood first, with an average of eighty. The list contained the names of seven candidates, of whom the first two were women, including Miss Turner, and the remaining five were men. Miss Turner is a college graduate and has had experience as a social worker. It is expected that her services will be especially valuable, her position pays $1300 a year. Trouble Among Whites Culminates In Favor Of Negroes By The Negro Associated Press New York, N. Y., Oct. 15—Dr. Julius Schlein's long-drawn-out controversy with his neighbors over his right to build a garage in the basement of his home, 382 Union St. Brooklyn, has culminated in his offering the house for sale to "Negroes only." South St. Louis, Notes Our Pastor, Rev. J. T. Thomas is out of the city for a few weeks, running a revival. We wish him a very pleasant trip and also much success. Corinth Baptist Church had a glorious meeting Sunday. The Lord's Supper was administered, and also they had speaking meeting, and I want to say those Sisters and Brethren had an interesting meeting. The A. M. E. Conference met at Cape LenroD, Mo, and the Quinn Chapel members are very glad to have Rev. Hicks back for the next year. We were afraid he would be sent elsewhere. Mrs. Brown returned Monday from the conference and reported a nice trip. We are sorry to know that Mr. Isalac Bates got his foot burned. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Dr. Francis Anthony returned from igan avenue and Mrs. Dolly Burton of 219 Bowen street have been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Dr. Francis Antony returned from Peoria, Ill., last week and reported a nice time. Negro Soldiers Resist Slurs of Whites By Negro Associated Press Leavenworth, Kans., Oct. 15. A race clash between 300 white and colored soldiers, in which several white and one colored soldier was injured, occurred here, and is giving the authorities some concern. None of them was dangerously injured. From the reports at hand, it seems as though the white soldiers were the aggressors. A few of them have had a way of casting slurs at the colored soldiers, which the latter determined to resent. The soldiers, it must be understood, are not those connected with the 24th Infantry, who are in prison. Citizens of Pittsburgh Want Equal Law and Order for All By The Negro Associated Press Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 15.—There was a clash between white and colored here recently when a white man, who jostled a colored woman on the street, refused to apologize. The man was arrested, and a mob of several hundred attacked the Center avenue police station in an effort to get at two white men arrested in connection with the disturbance. A general riot call was sent in, and order was restored. One of the members of the crowd remarked: "We believe in law and order, but we are weary of seeing it a one sided affair. The white people are all the time talking about respect of their women, which is fair enough, but we have come to the time and place where we are going to have our share of respect for our women. "A colored woman of respectability can hardly go down town without some white man insulting her. Frequently such a woman is the wife or daughter of one of our leading citizens. This condition is not confined to Pittsburgh, but everywhere, and in the South it is beyond description. All of us should respect all women everywhere, and then trouble will stop." Lawton Oklahoma News Lawton is still on its way to success. Everybody has an eye of business, working and saving for winter. Mr. Henderson has purchased a new auto and is now running a service car. Miss Josie Owens of Oklahoma City, made a flying trip to Lawton last week to visit her brother, Rev. H. E. Owens and family. Mrs. Katie Mackey has returned from Texas, where she went to attend the funeral of her aunt. Mrs. M. D. Tippins and Mr. McKaun were quietly united in matrimony Monday night at her home. Rev. H. E. Owens officiated. Sunday was another high day in Lawton. Bethlehem Baptist S. S., went into session at her usual hour, Supt., T. Green at his post. We had a good attendance in spite of so many being away. Collection was good. We went right out of S. S., into praise service and out of praise service into 11:00 o'clock service, which was grand. Rev. H. E. Owens, pastor was at his best. His text was—"The first stage of temptation." We then adjourned for noon, and went over to Barnle Chapel to help out that dear Bro. Strauther. We had a grand and noble time. I want to correct an error made in a previous report, concerning their collection, it was $300 that they were to raise instead of $3000, raised $92 at the rally and the other this month. 5:00 o'clock found us in B. Y. P. U., with Bro. J. L. Lillie at his post. We had a grand time. Collection was good. We went right into night services which was grand and glorious. Rev. Owens certainly did pour out the oil of salvation to us. He took for text — "The second stage of temptation." Collection for the day and night, $25.45. Mrs. M. L. Tippins, Reporter. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. F. F. F.) 337 Oakland Avenue, Elder B.M. Campbell, Pastor. On last Sunday, Sunday School and Church were fine, quite a few visitors were present. A good sermon was preached by Chief., Christian, it was just fine. The Bible Band was excellent and many good things were said in the lesson, Bro. McLaurance acted as president and Sister Mosette taught the class. The Night sermon was preached by Chief, Christian, he preached a wonderful and powerful sermon. He used "Samson" for a text. After the sermon a free will offering was called for and it was good. An invitation was extended to all unbelievers, one came forth and identified himself with the Church. On last Monday night, Chief Christian preached a soul stirring sermon. He left for St. Louis, and other points Tuesday. When you are in this city, come to 337 Oakland avenue and see what is going on. Do you know you are welcome? Well, you are. The Church rally will come off on October 24th. Who will help us on this occasion? Elder J. H. Lee is on the sick list this week, at 520 Tanget St., Rosedale, Kans. All the rest of the sick are doing nicely. Do you know that Jesus Christ is commanding all sinners to repent first, before praying? After repenting then praying follows. Do you know Christ never told any sinner to pray When you are in the city you are welcome, come and let us reason together. Echoes From Logansport S. S. Convention The Township Sunday School Convention of Logansport Township met at the Township Hall, at Oakley, Sunday, October 3. The Convention was called to order at 10:00 a.m., by the president, Mr. W. E. Ross. For one hour, a very interesting lesson was taught by Rev. Mattt. S. Jones. At the close of the Sunday School a very interesting paper on the history of the Sundav School was read by Miss Annie Williams. At 11:00 o'clock the Olivet Choir came forward and rendered some very excellent music. The President introduced Rev. M. S. Jones, who preached a very able sermon. At the close of his sermon the finance committee lifted a collection of $25.00. In the afternoon session a very interesting program was rendered and Rev. Joe Wilson of Macedonia gave an excellent address on "Looking Forward," which brought the audience to great applause. Rev. Finley talked on, "The needs of Sunday Schools and its works." The Oakley Choir rendered some very excellent music at the afternoon session. At 6.30, Deacon Porter of Russell conducted praise service. The Olivet and Oakley Choirs rendered some very excellent music. At 7:30 the President introduced Rev. Joe Wilson of Macedonia, who preached a very able sermon. An offering was again lifted. Total for the day was $48.47. The Convention was very grateful to the people of Oakley for the hospitality shown the many visitors, by opening up the doors and taking them into their homes. Everyone went away feeling that they had spent a great day in Oakley. We are praying that other counties may fall in line and proceed to carry out the plans proposed by this Convention. The Convention adjourned to meet at District Eight School House, on the first Sunday in January, 1921. SENATOR HARDING GUARANTEES FAIR DEAL FOR FARMER Declares Definite National Agricultural Policy Is Vital to Country's Welfare. WOULD PUT END TO PRICE FIXING OF FARM PRODUCTS In Address Before Minnesota State Fair Republican Nominee Shows Profound Understanding of Farming and Its Problems. Minneapolis, (Special).—The time has come when, as a nation, we must determine upon a definite agricultural policy. We must decide whether we shall undertake to make of the United States a self-sustaining nation—which means that we shall grow within our own boundaries all of the staple food products needed to maintain the highest type of civilization—or whether we shall continue to exploit our agricultural resources for the benefit of our industrial and commercial life, and to leave to posterity the task of finding food enough, by strong arm methods, if necessary, to support the coming hundreds of millions. "I believe in the self-sustaining, independent, self-reliant nation, agriculturally, industrially and politically. We are then the guarantors of our own security and are equal to the task." So declared Senator Harding in a masterly address before the Minnesota State Fair here, in which he revealed a most profound understanding of agriculture, its problems and its relation to the farmer and the consumer in the cities. This speech has been described as the greatest speech on agriculture which has ever been made by a presidential candidate. Among other things he said: "A good many years ago a Chinese philosopher uttered a profound truth when he said: 'The well-being of a people is like a tree; agriculture is its root, manufacture and commerce are its branches and its life; if the root is injured the leaves fall, the branches break and the tree dies.' Cause for Concern. "It may seem strange to many good people that at this particular time any one should quote this saying of a wiser old Chinese. Never in all our history have prices of farm products ruled so high, measured in dollars, as during the past four years. Farm land in the great surplus producing states has advanced to urheard of prices, with every indication that, but for the tight money conditions, it would go still higher. Apparently the farmers of the land are enjoying unprecedented prosperity. Why then, even by implication, suggest that something may be wrong with our agriculture, and that the trouble may be communicated to our manufacturers and commercial people in the cities are disposed to think that if there is anything wrong it is in the cities where food is selling at such high prices, and not in the country where the food is produced. But both farm and city students of national problems see in the present agricultural situation certain conditions which give cause for real concern to every lover of his country." He then referred in a most interesting way to the development of the great central west and sketched briefly the settlement of the great central valleys, as follows: "Through the homestead law the government gave a farm of the richest land in the world to every man who wanted one. Railroads were built, the prairies were plowed up, and almost overnight the agricultural production of the United States increased by 50 per cent (grains were produced) and sold at the bare cost of utilizing the soil, and the farmers of the older states to the east were smothered by this flood of cheap grain. The only thing that could be done with this overabundance of food was to build cities out of it. And great cities we did build, but not only in the United States, but across the seas." He spoke of the hard conditions which came upon the farmers of the central west as a result of their overproduction, and then of the gradual improvement which began about 100% when the increased population in the cities began to catch up with farm production, and how this increased demand for food was accelerated by the great World War. Speaking of the part played by the farmer during the war, he said: The splendid part played by the farmers of the nation during the war probably never will be understood or fully appreciated by our people. More than 25 per cent of all our fighting men came from the farms, and after sending their sons to the camps, the fathers and mothers, with the help of the younger children, turned to and produced more food than was ever before produced in the history of the world in the same time and from the same area of land. Their working days were measured not by the clock, but by the number of daylight hours. They took to themselves the responsibility of feeding not only our people, but also our allies across the sea. In more ways than one, our farmers made the war their war, and counted no sacrifice too great to help fight it through to a successful finish. The story of what they did, written by some one who understands it, will furnish one of the most glorious chapters in American history. One thing I may say—in every American conflict, from the revolution for independence to the world war for maintained rights, the farmer has been 160 par cent American and ready for every sacrifice." He then pointed out some of the un JORDAN&CARTER Tailors Makers of Fine Hand Tailored Garments, for Ladies and Gentlemen. "Give Us a Trial Order Now." 535 N. Main Street WICHITA. KANSAS For Dressmaking; See— MRS. M. E. ROBINSON Dressmaker Neat Work and Perfect Fitting Guaranteed. Men's Shirts a Specialty A Trial is all I Ask Satisfaction Guaranteed 1446 N. Washington Avenue Wichita, Kans. By The Negro Associated Press Newport News, Va., Oct. 15.—Following deliberation of less than 5 minutes, a Newport News jury acquitted George Carr on a charge of murder in connection with the killing of Simon Dise Lewis, white seaman from Texas. The affair took place at the colored man's home, and it was alleged by Carr that when he fired the fatal shot he was attempting to defend his home from a mob engaged in rioting. Evidence brought out the fact that Lewis had nothing to do with the riot and was merely walking along the avenue when he was killed. FIRST STANDARD BANK SETS NEW RECORD By The Negro Associated Press Louisville, Ky., Oct. 15.—The First Standard Bank of this place has made what is believed to be a record among Colored people in the United States. Its entire stock representing Capital and Surplus of $110,000.00 has been sold in less than five months. In other words, Negroes themselves have bought up the entire capital stock within less than five months—not one dollar of stock having been sold to white persons. So far as available records show there is no other corporation among colored people that has ever approached this record. Wilson S. Lovett is business agent of THE FIRST STANDARD. Bolshevist Of Russia Hold International Meeting By The Negro Associated Press Constantinople, Turkey, Oct. 15. The Bolshevists of Russia who advocate a doctrine of equality of races have just concluded a meeting hell at Baku, Azerbaijan. Their ideas seem to have attracted the interest of many of the oriental and colored races of the Eastern Hemisphere. "Civilized democracy must teach the oriental colored nations how to employ arms to kill white animals comfortably seated in London, Paris and New York." This is a significant passage in a speech made by M. Zinoviev, a bolshevist leader from Moscow. According to a writer on the foreign staff on the Chicago Daily News, nearly all the Asiatic nations, as well as the western countries were represented at the meeting which began September 1. Americans present were John Reed and Edward Scott, while France was represented by M. Rossmer; Great Britain by Walsh and Hungary by Kard Rades and Dela Bun, the famous leader. This is the first time in history, oriental nations were represented at an international communist meeting. It is obvious that the aim of the Russian bolsheviki now is to arouse the nations of the East, regardless of creed or color, against the white civilization. M. Zinoviev opened the meeting in a theater with a speech in which he compared communism with Christian- FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. J. A. MARTIN, M. of Exc. IMPERIAL CO. NO. 1, K. of P., meets 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month. J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. ity in early times. The representatives of many and varied races who were enemies until yesterday were now friends, he said, to fight capitalism, their only enemy. He attacked the second internationale of Bolshevist Convention for favoring a colonial policy which admitted that the white had the right to rule the colored races. The third, or Moscow, internationale, he said recognizes that both white and blacks are human beings, but the whites, being more advanced, must make it clear that the Colored people have the same rights as themselves. M. Zinoviev protested against Great Britain's using colored soldiers for the suppression of rising nations seeking freedom. The capitalist countries, he said, were keeping the colored nations in ignorance in order to exploit them and forcing racial enemies to aid their own selfish aims. The fact that they did not understand communist principles was immaterial in Zinoviev's opinion. M. Zinoviev urged the oriental delegates on returning home to preach to the people the aims of the communists, who do not desire to fight only Great Britain and France but to wage a holy war, on all capitalist's countries. With this object the bolshevik were ready to help the discontented nations. When photographs were produced showing the bodies of colored natives killed by Gen. Dyer in India the delegates rose and shouted: "Curse the British! Let the curse be heard in London and Paris; Let all know that a sacred war will soon deliver! the East of its enemies!" M. Radek told the audience that the outside world would be terrified when it learned that the people of the East had united to fight Great Britain, France and the United Sates, which Nikolal Lenin had called "big thieves." The Americans present explained that the American working men were dissatisfied with present conditions. American capitalist, they said, were trying to unite to prevent a conflagration, but would not be able to defeat the proletariat. This would give equal rights to Negroes and prevent the United States from intervening in the East. We do job printing on short Do you want that MODERN HOSPITAL J. R. JOHNSTON THE KASHMIR BEAUTY PARLOR BUSY CORNER BARBERSHOP FIVE BARBERS AT YOUR SERVICE Electric Clippers. Modern in Every Respect. CIGARS, TOBACCO and SOFT DRINKS First Class In Every Detail 'PHONE M, 6120 601 N, MAIN ST WICHITA, KANSAS When you are on North Main St., where you will be able to get, The Nile Queen Toilet articles, straightening combs, tongs crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in-town. 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-J We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me talcum powder, Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adis hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make Cell in and see us. Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment Registered 1906 MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 609 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment will Destroy Germs and make the Hair Grow. It is Guaranteed. If you take a Thorough Treatment. Prompt Service to every one. I also teach the same. Terms Reasonable. Agents Wanted. B. A. HARRIS. R. D. F. No. 3. Box 41. CARROLLTON, MISS. 'Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6557 M. 4114 W PEOPLES UNDERTAKING CO. ```markdown ``` PALACE BARBER SHOP CIVILIS 507 North Main Street. WICHITA-' - - - KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST-CLASS We are in shape to take the worry off of you by making all arrangements. We will give to all Lodges and Unions for $50 00 cash, a 5 per cent discount for funeral in the city.—We need the business. AMBULANCE SERVICE N. A. LEWIS, Manager 600 North Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS. BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING ANYWHERE CUSTOMER PALACE CUSTOMER ```markdown ``` ANYWHERE CUSTOMER Cleaning, Altering, Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called or and Delivered ROBERT LOWE, Tailor. Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, Assistant Barber. Phone M. 6132 LIBERTY HOTEL CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals At All Hours 'Phone Market 1527 MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY Manuel H. Hex, Prop., Wichita, Kansas. Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1914. Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment. Prompt service to every one. SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) 908 E. 13th Street 'Phone Mkt. 6132 IDEAL GROCERY Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 AVERY UNDETAKING T 523 N. Main St. UNDERTAKING COMPANY THOS. ANOERSON AND B. H. AVERY WICHITA, KANSAS. Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J. W. THOMPSON. Proprietor. Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA, KANSAS. SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN WICHITA, KANSAS. Just Call Market 83 JOHNSTON BROTHERS Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Always Right 1152 N. Mosley NILE QUEEN QUALITY COUNTS NILE QUEEN NILE QUEEN FREE! DeLuxe Beauty Book - write to. day for a copy! opened her doors New Year's morning, 1920 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 and others to WHITE WAY CAFE HORTENSE BRADFORD, Proprietress Open From 6:00 A.M., Until 12:00 P.M. INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Dr. E. C. Morris, states "that the Interstate Benevolent Association is one of the many needs of today and the church will hail it with delight." Is now under same management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money. Sunday Dinner a Specialty. For the next 90 days you can join the Interstate Benevolent Association for One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50). 513 N Main Street Wichita, Kansas MARKET 1094 One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fifty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For information write or 'phone: Miss Velvet Brown: "My hair and skin are in wretched condition. What can you recommend?" COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Z. E. McOEE, E. P., E. A. MORRIS, E. S, SOL. JACKSON, E. Grand Organizer, Helena, Ark. Druggist: "Try NILE QUEEN preparations. They are the finest, purest, highest class articles for skin and hair on the market today. I absolutely recommend them and will give your money back if they are not as represented." 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. Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Miss Olive Queen: "Really, Velvet, they are fine, I never use anything else, and all the girls are crazy about them." Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA. KANSAS Z F. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A. MORRIS, Columbia St. Heena, Ark. Helena, Ark. KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY 312 SOUTH CLARK ST., CHICAGO CARPENTER —AND— Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Freeman L. Martin Claude L. Jones Rea. 'Phone M. 5306 'phone D. 5306 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 535 N. Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 Office 'Phone: Mkt. 2999. The World's Finest Preparations For Hair and Skin For Sale at all Drug Stores and Beauty Shops. FURNITURE MAKER Stop allowing "Jacklega" to "butcher" up your work, and get one who can develop your work better than you expect. When in Need of New Work, Repalring or anything made of wood See or Call Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. CHILDRENS' NURSERY. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St., will take them at all sizes. LEAKE'S R. RALSTON Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER Grocery and Meats Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. "The Tuskegee Man" Graduate Carpenter & Cabinet Maker. M. 6519J Phone M. 6519J We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN. LEU. Mgr. 801 E. 17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1205.J. \EGRO STAR , _ THEN STA Member of Natlonal Negro Press Association ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS 1211 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 Il, T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher ’ i WIL. C, DUNGY ccnencnenencenneennmnesmmaatimamens Managing Editor We 8. MOORE weneoegnemsnneesrrerenive am aenmerteemrnsteentennt Assistant Editor SUBSCRIFTION RATCS: One Year snnssnnecnmeccnnrtmetnecnnarnis snenennnmeasmneneemme $ 1.60 Bix Months ccs becsecreencseremem ne ersnieetemeretnestinaaeameinermesn detente 90 Three MAnth® camemnginsennsmenmensnmacnsentnmenntaaasrmmeaes ternseme BO One MONA vewsssnmncennnrsnnncenn actbenemnanenserg remsmrmensenninnae 20 Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Tre writer of any article must sign name whether or not It is to be published, Write on one side of paper, We reserve the right to reject Thy matter for publication—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. —_ SOCIETY, AND PERSONAL PooR IMPATIENT AMERICAN, ‘Sour harvest is ripe and reaping has begun; you have lynched, burned and mistreated enouzh human beings for your hearts to be hard and patience moved from its base of contentment. You are at the place where you feel hke you can’t stand to walt on God ror man, The way is becoming very dark to you, sin has clouded your vision and yoa are making your struggle in a despairing hour. You have forsaken the Bible way, tramp- led the law under foot and took the matter into your hands and are now riding to the end of the “perfect day.” You can’t practice dog fighting with- out sometimes wanting to fight your- self; nor can you slay human beings without slaying the consciences of your own soul; and fixing it in such a shape that you think everything should be slain that is not in keep- ing with your will, Christ taught patience and long-suffering to .win in this world, and obedience to tho law, but Americans have no law that fs respected and they must suffer. It Is a pity to see them burn gins, de- stroy property and kill the future growth of this country, but “He that sows to the wind must reap the whirlwind.” You sow a straight sin, bat it makes the minds of the people whirl and it grows strong and more twisted nnd you will be destroy- ed by your own sowing. Jn all the whirlwinds that are passing among the white Americans, let the Negro keep a cool head, prepare the head, and the pocket, that the test of cit- kenship will be found in you. Let no man’s money make you take part in any of these low things, but be careful that you will not be led into things that will disquahfy you for ACALL! The Freeman W, C. T, U., will meet with Mrs. Sarah Jones, 1740 St. Francis at 2:30 Wednesday after- noon. All members are requested to be present. Mrs, M. A. Eakridge of Enid, Ok- la, in company with Mr. Geo. Mollie and Mr. Berry were callers at the office Tuesday morning. Mrs, Esk- ridge {s our agent at Enid, and while In attendance of the Convention, thought it a wise plan to look over the plant she represented. We ars always glad to have all who will Jook in on us, Mr, George Holley, a business man of St. Louis, Mo., transacted busi- ness with the office Monday, Mrs. M. F, King of 1324 N, Wab- ash was a business caller of Suesday. Thank ycu—Call again MRS, SALLIE MILLS RETURNED FROM HER VACATION dirs, Sallie Mills, efter spending @ pleasant vacation in Chicago and Canada, Detroit and other points, was acaln at home in time to enjoy the State Conventlon at Calvary Bap- tist Church, Mrs. C. P, Morrow of Emporia, was in the city Jast week, Mr, and Mrs. Chas Knox, 1249 N. Santa Fe avenue entertained a few friends at their home last Sunday af- ternoon, WHEN YOU WANT a real up-to- date Shampoo, call and see Mrs, Wil- bur Crouch at her beauty psrlor at 699 1-2 N, Main St. she will make you look just as keen as a tack, Mrs, B. F, Ray wes lucky enough to find her pocket book after loosing it on a Topeka car about 7:30 Sat. urday evening, Mr, John Simpson left for Helena, Ark., last Tuesday, to visit friends and relatives after being absent from them 8 years, We says there has been little correspondence vetween them, and that he ls wondering if he will find them. . The father of Br, and Mrs, J. J, Summers of 311 W, Oth &t., left for the onward march in this great com- monwealth, Just to say: “Fisk Jubilee Sing: ers” means first class rendition of musie and perfect harmony, but we were most proud of their stand taken here Iast week during the Wheat Show, when they refused to black thelr faces, paint their lips and ple- ture the aimless hfe of the black man dn the ante-bellum days. Negroes of America should give them a medal for their royal stand for the best in the race instead of the worse in the race, or trying to keep the Amer- fean puvlic thinking that we are still the same Negro that we were before the war. They let them know that they came to sing the songs that their mothers sang from'the misery of their soul, but a new Ne- gro, the sons and daughters of there mothers and fathers, who still feel their care; and that they mean fcr the white American to see the agony and find place now to give Kindness {nstekd of cruelty, My race, I fear has laughed and joked until America has about decided that all we say and all we do is a johe or smile, but behind that smile, let the world know that you have no time to disgrace, while black fs beau- tiful; but coloring is a shame and disgrace to any people. This office has been the recipient of many com- pliments for the stand of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, under the manage- ment of Rev, and Mrs. Miles. Wichi- ta is proud of vou and this paper delights in telling the world that you are no cisgrace to the race for contract, love nor money, Thank God for youl 7 his home in Navasota, Tex., after a month's stay in Wichita, MRS, STELLA BRAZIL has with her visiting, her sister, Mrs. Lewiz of Kansas City, Mrs. Lewis is accorn- panied by her httle grand daughter. Mri. WH. J. McDonald cf Great Bend, was in the city last week at. terding the Convention and also the Whect Show, Mrs. B. F. Rav of 1020 N, Mosley entertaincd Mesdames Malone and Gaines of Topeka, last Friday after. roon with a very rice luncheon, both ladies were attending the Conveation. Mr, Andrew Waters has returned to the city, after an absence of all the sunurer, . Mrs. Savage of Oklahoma City, O\la., was in the city last week, vis- iting Mrs, Butler on Wabash, Mrs. S. Reed on Eagle St., entertained Mrs, Savage last Thursday evening with a three couree Muacheon, which was enjoyed by all who were pres- ent, Mr, Noah Kyle cf Garden City, is in the city and has decided to make his future home here, Mr, and Mra, Z, Bright of Pratt, are visiting In the city. Mrs. Will Letcher, who has been visiting in the city returned to her home in Wellington, Rev, Norris J. Stokes, of Pratt, Kansas was in the office on business while here last week attending the Convention, NOTICE! THE COLDEN LINK ART CLUB will hold its opening meeting Tues. day efterroon at the home of the President, Mrs, Robert Hill, Rev. J, A, Myers, Manager, Mrs, J. A. Myers, contralto, Mr, Cart J. Barbour second tenor, A, T, Clark baritone, Theodore If, Moore bass, composed the members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers that were in the city last week, 7 Miles Ada Patterson, who has been vicitirg in the eity with relatives ie expected to return In a few days to her home in Baxter Springs, Miss, Churches, Schools And Organizations Gladly Recieve Fisk Singers ! Tha Tisk Jubilee Singera who fill. ed an engagement tast week for the wi eat Show and Golden Jubilee at the Forum received the highest rraize and compliments from thou- fsdrds who were delighted by thelr rendition of the race songs, al- 20 most favorable comment by the daily papers having depicted them as artists in thelr line who alone are capable of bringing out the beautl!- ful relodv and pathos of Negro folke aorgs, and were featured on one of the special attractions, On Fri- day afternoon they sang at the Wich- ita High School. They filled furth- er engagements Sunday et some of the leading white Churches of the city, the Methodist, Fitst Presbyte- ran, and the Congregationaliat, Mrs, A. Fox of Pratt, who resided in Wichita some. years azo, was in the city during the week to visit with relatives and attend the Wheat Show. Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson of Great Bend, were visitors in the city for several dave recently. Mrs. G. Whitman of Ohio, the aunt of Mrs. Hortense Bradford, will spend a week in the city, and will leave for Pratt, to visit with oth- er relatives, NOTICE! THE ALSBIC CLUB will meet next Tuesday, at the home of Mrs. M. L. Livingaton, 913 Ohio, at 2:30 p, m. All members are urged to be present. MISS MILDRED GRIFFIN was in the office Jast Saturday having some printing done in connection with the program to be rendered at New Hope Church Friday night. Rev. and Mrs. J, R. Reeves of El Dorado, readers and strong workers for The Negro Star, paid a call at the office while attending the Con- vention here last wee',,Both Rev, and Mrs. Reeves stand out prominently in religious activities of the state, Dr. W. L. Craft, in company with Dr. S. B. Butler, were callers Mon- day, ' Mrs, Gravson of Hutchinson, In company with Mrs, N. B. Copeland of this city spent some time in looke Ing over the operation of the plant Monday. Mrs. Grayson Is the moth- er of Mr. Chester Lewis, editor of The Hutchinson Blade, of Hutchin- son.—W e were delighted to have both of you—Come again, Miss Grace Gist, daughter of Mrs, H. E Gist, cf 1061 N, Meade sus- tained the accident of a broken arm Monday while enroute to school. She has been given special medical ald, and was doing as well as could be expected when we last heard from ker, We hope she will soon be able to be out amon friends and to re- sume her studies in school. The Negro Star had the privilege of printing the Fiftleth Anniversary Wedding Stationery for Rev. J. H. Raimey of Great Bend; last week. Rev. Raimey attended the Conven- tions here and is one of the founders in the State Work, Rev. E. P, Geiger, Pastor of 15th St. M. E. Church had an attractive program printed for hls great Home Coming Rally on the 22nd. We so- licit for him. your attendance, Mr, Robert Lowe, of the Fort and Lowe establishment was in having printing done during the week. Harvey, The Circus Man Harvey’s Greater Minstrels was or- ganized and is owned by R. M, Har- yey, & well known circds man who for years bas been spending money hike water in the circus business, The expense of building an amusement enterprise does not disturb him be- cause as Manager of one of the great. est circus enterprises on the road he learned it Is only by the lavish expenditure of money that success can be attained. Hence it fs not surprising that MIlarvey’s Greater Minstrels wear the swellest and most expensive wadrobe ever worn by any minstrel and also that its folio of Seven acts of vaudeville include where and the members of this min- strel are highest salaried and the specialists not to be outclassed any- best treated of any minstrel men on the road—the result Is the best enter. tainment with hundreds of would-be patrons turned away five nights out of the week, It seems impossible to find theatres large enough to ac- commodate the crowds who want to see the Harvey Greater Minstrels— moral, buy your seats as early as possible. They will be at the Crawford Oct, 22 ant 23, Matinee Saturday, 15th Street M. E. The Rev, Mr, January of Holton, Kans., preached for us last Lord’s Way at tre morning service. Dante's Divine Comedy will be shown from stereoptican views agatr next Sunday at our regular Sunday evening service. Comments say that part of the Inferno presented last Sunday night was the most interest: ing of all the sterloptican views we have yet glen. A tig Community Rally next Fri- day night, Oct., 22, a splendid musi- cale and literary program will be rendered alonwith some sacred and patriotic features.,Motion pictures, showing Republican propaganda. Admission Free, but a Silver Offer- ing will be taken, Mrs. Stella Reed Is on the sick list this week, . Mrs. Ida Lamb wishes all the chil- dren of Junior League age to mezt her every Sunday evening at six o'clock, . —s-——_. St. Matthew C. M. E. Last Sunday, Oct. 10, found us opening our Sabbath School at the usual hour. A lovely lesson was en: Joyed by all. On Sunday, Oct. 17, we hope for & large attendance. This is the last Sabbath School session for this con- ference year. At 11:00, our Pastor, Rev. H. H. Edmond took his text and delivered an able sermon. This Sun.- day was our day set aside for mis. sions, Our financial effort was good as expected, at these services, In the afternoon we returned at three o'clock for our mission ser- vices. Rev. Gauss occupied the pul- pit and preached @ sermon worthy of mention, In the evening our Pastcr intesest- ed the congregation from a portion of God’s-Word. Great response was made to our financial effort. We thaak all for their participa- tion in every effort of the day. Sunday, October 17, is to be a big day for us, as this is our last day of service for the conference year. The public is cordially invited to be with us during the service of the day. Come and hear Rev. Edmond at his best Sunday night before leav- ing for Kansas City, where our con- ftercme convenes next week The Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Edmond leave for Kansas City to attend the Session of the C. M. E. Church Con- ference, Ertertainment Saturday nigh, October 16. - New Hope Baptist Another day, with its manifold opportunities, was accepted with joy by the teachers and students in Sun- day School, Sunday. “The Daptism and Temptation of Jesus” was the interesting subject studied. Failure to come, when one can and should attend Sunday School and Church service, will one day bring a harvest of vain regrets, At 11:00 a. m, Sunday, Rey. G. P, Henderson of Garden City, preache ed for us a wonderfully interesting, spiritual sermon from the text found in John 3:7 Members and friends of the B. Y. P, U., enjoy more and more the study of the best book, You miss a treat when you do not come. Eight p. m. Sunday, found an eager, waiting congregation desiring to hear the speaker of the hour. Dr, W. A. Bowren, president of the Kansas Waptlst State Conven- tion and pastor of the First Baptist Church, Kanses City, Kans., deliver- ed such a unique, soul stirring ser- mon, that hearts were made to re- Joice, Tis subject was—“Relation- chip.” May he live long and preach the Gospel. ’ Quick work by Mr. Shod Jones and others prevented the home of Bir, and Mrs. Alfred Tittington from being burned last week, Many pieces of wearing apparel were burn- ed. The bath-room was damaged. A small child procured matches and started the fire. Mrs. Willie Turner, of Fort Worth, Texas, after enjoying q visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. L, Mure phy, returned home Saturday. Deacon M, Mayo is not enjoying the best of health. He was able to attend the State Convention part of tho time Inst week, Mrs. Fred Pritchard and Mrs. Steven Pritchard are visiting in Arke ansas. | Miss Helen MeAtee narrowly s+ coped a serious accident when she unintentionally struck herself in the eye with a metal shoe string threader, Dont fail to attend the Mucleal and Literary Entertainment at New Hiépe Friday night, Oct., 15, under the management of Misses Mildred and Loraine Griffin. The following were messengers to the State Convention at Calvary Baptist Church, Oct, 510: Our Minister, Dr, E, T, Fishback, CRAWFORD 2 NiGHTS commencixe FRI, OCT. 22, “~MATINEE SAT. AT-2:30— R. M. HARVEY . Presents--- The Largest and Best COLORED MINSTREL COMPANY ever organized, with the following Well Known Stars:--- Harry Fiddler Noah Robinson = Will Merritt Slim Jim Austin Leland Goldman Emet Moss Lawrence Baker Irvy Richardson AND THE FAMOUS HARVEY QUARTETTE. O00 SINGERS, DANCERS AND COMEDIANS . AND A | PRIGES NIGHT: Orch. $1.60 and $100 Balcony 1st 3rows $150 Balance $1°00 | 2nd Balcony 50 Cents Plus Tax. FRGAIN“MATINEE SATURDAY PRICES: 25 and 50¢ Plus Tax. ’ Ist and 2nd Balcony and Upper Box Seats reserved | for colored patrons at both performances. | . SEATS ON SALE OCTOBER 20TH. ———— Mesdames. Ida F, Bates, 0 Tilman, 4 R. JOHNSTON 8. S. JONES i ML. Ci kt, 6 Pile ‘Evelyn Tittngton is very, 1018 N. Washington Avenue much indisposed, i 1705 N. Topeka Avenue KANSAS STATE | BAP. CONVENTION Closing Sessions Filled With Business Transactions Financial Report Better Than Any of Previous Years.— — Over Five Thousand Dol- lars In Cash | (Continued From Page One) Mrs, M. L. Copeland gave a moat interesting talk about “Africa” she is guilty of doing such things. Another sweet solo by Miss Ruth Brown, Reading by Mrs, Sarah Sayers. Song by the Junior Chorus, A very thoughtful paper by Miss Fay CJiver. An instrumental solo by Miss Mildred Stewart, was first- class. The sweetness of the music in the nolo was detected by Prof. E. M. Barnes. The duet by Misses Ola Case and Ruth Brown was very effective, Miss Lenora Fahic read so well, that we had to hear “the Automobile,” Stilt under the influence of the Convention and many of the leaders present, Sunday proved to be a great day. The Sunday School was opened by Mrs. +1. E. Gist, and the visiting leaders were asked to assist in the study of the lesson in the: different classes, which they did, to the bene- fit of all. Dr, W. L. Craft reviewed the les- son, And one minute talks were en- joyed from Rev, D, B, Jackson, Mrs, Smothers, Rev. Lee, Rev, Rodgers and several others, whose names we did not get, : At 11:00 o'clock, Rev, Teal had the weetirg in charge. The Choir, still on duty, sang several sweet se- lections, Rev, Teal introduced Dr, W. A. Bowren, the President, who preached the greatest sermon in the Conventlon, from the subject— “Sure Foundation.” It was pleasing to our souls, how he reasoned with us out of God’s Word. The Cholr sang—“Solld Rock.” Prayer by Rev. Lee of Jetmore. The mass meeting proved to be a creat benefit to all.,The Senlor B, ¥. J. R. JOHNSTON 8. 8. JONES Mkt, 6745 Mkt, 6005 1048 -N. Washington Avenue 1705 N. Topeka Avenue JOHNSTON & JONES Cement Contractors and Builders All Kinds of Concrete Work Guarantecd Wichita, ot Kansas, ——____ Hourst 11 to 12a Ta, Office "Phone Manket 200 2 0 5:0 pm Wes. “bhune Market 4260, Dit, FUANK WUARA MILLAM Uf yrs don't get me at my office or home Call me ut MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE hone Marker 26 607 N, Main St. Wichita, Kansaa P, U., under the leadership of Dr, W. L. Craft and Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw was very instructive, Dr, Craft celivedng the principal ad- dress, while Miss Bradshaw gave us some points on kow to run and de. velop our Union. Many others took part In the meeting. We rushed right into the night service, and the sweet songs and prayers brought the time for the sermon and Rev, D. B, Jackson gave us another great sermon, full of food for the soul, He is a great preacher, pastoring one Church for 27 veara. é One of the most complete resolu- tions that we have ever heard was read by Rev, M. 8, Jones, which told us that we were about to pass into history one of the greatest ses- sions that this state has ever enjoy- ed. It gave credit to everyone who had been an instrument in the suc- cess of he meeting, We must say that the people of this city and the members of this and all the churshes were certainly on the jov in taking care and making it pleasant for the delegates and visitors. TO ALL VOTERS; NOTICE! There will be a Political Mase Meeting next Wednesday night, for tke purpose of interesting all cit! #enf on the importance of voting, and especially touch those who are not as active in the matter-as they should be. The place of meeting will be announced inTHE PROTEST. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Ts prepared to take care of any kind of a job.» All work done under guarantee. Try, ua.