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Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage-Give Them a Trial. THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE A RESOLUTION OF PROTEST FOR SECURITY OF PERSON AND PROPERTY VOL. XIII. NO. 27 "Pold Officers" Arrest Citizen In The Discharge of His Daily Toll; While Thieves Go By In Droves Wichita, Kansas, Oct. 25, 1920. To Hon. Jno. L. Powell, Mayor, The City Commissioners and Hon. L. W. Clapp, Manager, City of Wichita, Kansas, GREETINGS: The undersigned committee of the Brotherhood of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church on behalf of said brotherhood and by authority and direction, and citizens of Wichita, in the interest of public and private security of the person and property of the citizens of our municipality respectfully represent that we appreciate the responsibility entailed on those charged with the administration of civic affairs of the city and and endorse a full, vigorous and efficient enforcement of the law, especially designed to prevent crime and apprehend criminals. The administration and officers should be protected in the sincere and honest performance of their duty. But, that the citizen shall be protected in his person and property is the first and primary object of law enforcement by those charged with the duty of its administration and enforcement. This fundamental principle of Civil government must be adhered to and any disregard or failure or violation vigorously protested and firmly opposed. The action of officers German and Wright on the evening of October 23, in arresting Thomas Glover, an honorable and respected citizen of our community, while engaged in the regular performance of his duty at the Sunflower State Bank was a flagrant violation of their duty as officers of the law and an unwarranted disregard of the personal rights and liberty guaranteed to every citizen. We submit that the action of the aforesaid officers is pernicious in its effect upon organized society, that said action should be disapproved by the administration and said officers discharged from the service. Dr. F. O. Miller Pev. B. Alard Smith Rev. S. B. Butler J. T. Chinneth W. G. Curtis G. G. Brown, M. D. W. D. Lloyd Rev. E. T. Fishback II. T. Sims P. A. McMurray W. G. Robinson F. L. Young C. R. Price, D. D. S. H. W. Marshall A. Potete's S. W. Fleming F. S. Wilkins Philadelphia, Penna., Oct. 29-The Nogro women of this city will be instructed how to cast their ballots at the forthcoming election by a committte of Colored women recently organized for the purpose. A series of meetings will be held and addresses will be delivered by Mrs. Alico Dunbar-Nelson, Mrs. S. W. Layton, and Mrs. J. G. Robinson the organizers of the movement. OWENS FOR CONGRESS By The Newro Associated Press St. Louis Mo. Oct. 29.—Robert N. Owens, a Negro lawyer of this city has announced his candidacy for rep'regentative in Congress from the 12th district on the Farmer'Labor ticket. The colored vote in this district exceeds the white vote by 8,000. His election is freely predicted. W. ASHBIE HAWKINS MAKING STRONG FIGHT FOR U. S. SENATOR Dr. Negrin Associated Press . Philadelphia Md. Oct. 29-The campaign of W. Ashble Hawkins, Inde- pendent Colored candidate for United States Senator, is assuming formidable proportions. It now looks as though Hawkins would receive a very substantial support from the Colored people and also from a considerable number of dissatisfied white leaders of both parties. What was in the beginning regarded a joke has suddenly become a serious political menace. It is the first time in the history of the country that a Negro has stood a candidate for a seat in the United States Senate. Many colored men declare tl at Hawkins stands a good chance for election. EIGHTH ILLINOIS GUARDSMEN MUSTERED IN By The Negro Associated Press Peoria, Ill., Oct. 29.—The Peoria company of the Eighth Illinois Guardsmen were mustered into the State service last Saturday night at the Main Street Armory by Col. Otis B. Duncan. WESLEY C. PEOPLES SPEAKS IN SANFRANCISCO By The Negro Associated Press Sanfrancisco, Calif., Oct. 29.—Wesley C. Peoples, a Negro journalist, discussed the proposed amendments to the state constitution that will be submitted to the voters throughout the state at the November election, last Sunday afternoon. Peoples represents the Negro equality League, of this State, and advised against the support of many of the leading features of the proposed amendments. Negroes Out Classing Whites In West Indies By The Negro Associated Press Boston, Mass., Oct. 29.—Bradley Gilman, in the Herald last Tuesday morning regarding the slogan "The West Indies for the West Indian," has the following to say concerning the question: "When we proclaim the West Indians the working out of this 'self determination' theory becomes more feasible than in Egypt, Turkey or the Philippines. In the Philippines. In the West Indies physical nature is on the side of thical nature is on the side of the Negrold elements and against the white races. And in the process of eliminating the white races in these luxurious lands is going forward with increasing speed. The pure African race and its lighter derivatives can permanently bear the heat. The caucasian, with but few exceptions, use alcoholic drinks to offset the lassitude which weighs them down. And the alcoholic drinks are weakening them and shortening their lives. Over against the failure of the white man to survive, observe the flourishing black man—in all shades from the coal black up through the colored strata into the stratum of seeming whites, with physical Negro characteristics modified until their personal markings reveal nothing Negro. War Spread Unrest "The unrest of the Negro and the Negroid population of the West Indies has undoubtedly been fostered by the war and the creditable part they took in it. One effect of this unrest shows in the increased emigration of these elements to Canada and the United States. Thousands have left the Islands during the last years. Why they come to the United States they know enough to avoid the southern sections. They all know about lynching. So thousands of West Indians blacks are coming to us, but ten of thousands of them, far outnumbering the whites in most of the islands are remaining at home, and, as a whole are steadily gaining industrial power, social equality and government positions. Many of the best lawyers and physicians are blacks." Black Rule in Half Century "Nobody can compute closely the VOTE FOR HARDING AND THE REPUBLICAN TICKET ********** A Vote For Senator Harding And The Republican Ticket Is A Vote For A New Deal **************** There never was a time in the history of the Country when peaceful conditions were needed so badly. When efficiency and experience were in such great demand nor when the curbing of extravagance was of so much importance to the voters of the Nation, State, District and County as now. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET BEARS THE NAMES OF MEN WHO HAVE BEEN thoroughly tried in the Nation, State, County and their communities and have made good in every case. They are zealous in their efforts to save the taxpayers needless expenditures. They are consistently progressive and are tried business men. THE SEDGWICK COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE takes great pleasure in presenting these men for your approval: SEDGWICK COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE A STOCK EXCHANGE FOR COLORED BUSINESS By The Negro Associated Press At last colored business can boast of a Stock Exchange. On Oct. 18, the Harlem Stock Exchange opened its doors for business at 2295 Seventh Avenue. Until now, if you purchased stock in any colored concern and found yourself in a position which necessitated raising some money there was no market or other means whereby you could sell any part of such stock. Before the stock is admitted for listing, it is thoroughly investigated by the Governors of the Exchange, among whom are some of our most prominent citizens. Their O. K. on the stock of a corporation is sufficient notice to the public that the issue is worthy of its support. In addition, a special reserve fund has been arranged for, whereby a market for such stock is always maintained and no delay occurs in getting the stock sold or a loan procured on VOTE FOR HA AND THE REPUBLIC **************** A Vote For Senator Harding can Ticket Is A Vote For **************** There never was a time in the histor ful conditions were needed so badly. When efficiency and experience were when the curbing of extravagance was of so of the Nation, State, District and County and THE REPUBLICAN TICKET BEA WHO HAVE BEEN thoroughly tried in to their communities and have made good in in their efforts to save the taxpayers nee consistently progressive and are tried busin THE SEDGWICK COUNTY REPUB TEE takes great pleasure in presenting the SEDGWICK COUNTY REPUBLICAN KEITH E. COX, Secretary. Senator Warren G. Harding—For President. Governor Calvin Coolidge—For Vice President. Gov. Henry J. Allen—For Governor Senator Chas. Curtis—For. U. S. Senator Judge Richard E. Bird—For Congress And the Entire State Ticket: Thos. E. Elcock Thornton W. Sargent Jease D. Wall— For District Judges. Benj. T. Hegler—For State Senator Ezra Beard A. A. Hasty George Jeffery— For Representatives. decades which will be needed for the Negro West Indian to control that beautiful and fruitful region, so beneficent to himself and so inimical to the intruding yet educating whitman. But it will come into their own, and will deserve it and use it wisely." WOMEN OF NASHVILLE PLEDGE SUPPORT TO HARDING AND ROBERTS By The Negro Associated Press Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 29.—The Colored women of this city are registering in large numbers. They have organized a voters' league and have pledged themselves to vote for Harding for President and Roberts for Governors NOW "AINT" THIS AWFUL? By The Negro Associated Press Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 29.—B. J. Jones, the chairman of the Columbia County Republican Club of Lake City, Fla., who has been active in urging women to vote, was taken out of his bed and with a rope noose about his neck, was bundled into an automobile in his night clothes. He was carried several miles and after being allowed to think he would be lynched, he was allowed to escape After wandering about, he found a telephone and called up the Sheriff Associate Johnson igman, have be "The announce than 3, by U. by the Barnett Marine the num but refe discrimin name. The Harlem Stock Exchange will stabilize colored business more than anything else that could ever happen. It will give colored investors more confidence in the stocks of their race and fake schemes that have well nigh killed the investing spirit of our people. It is not improbable that at no distant date, if any stock can not be listed on the Harlem Stock Exchange, something must be wrong with the stock. The Exchange is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York and is capitalized at $100,000. 90. Stock of the Exchange is now available to the public at $5 per share for either the 8 per cent preferred cumulative or the common stock. Stocks on the Exchange may be secured by eligible parties purchasing 12 shares of the stock of the Exchange. The membership being limited to 500 seats, when this amount is sold, the price of membership will advance rapidly. Listing on the Exchange of an approved concern costs $50.00. For further particulars, address Harlem Stock Exchange, 2205 Sevent Avenue, New York City. ER HARDING REPUBLICAN TICKET ****** Harding And The Republi- cote For A New Deal ****** The history of the Country when peac- ance were in such great demand nor as of so much importance to the voters county as now. LET BEARS THE NAMES OF MEN lied in the Nation, State, County and good in every case. They are zealous ers needless expenditures. They are ed business men. REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMIT- ting these men for your approval; LICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE GEO. SIEFKIN, Chairman. J. A. Clark—For County Clerk. O. W. Good—For County Treasurer. R. Vernon Hiner—For Register of Decds. James A. Conly—For County Attorney G. W. C. Jones—Probate Judge D. F. C. (Doug.) Simmons—Sheriff D. G. Heckman—County Coroner A. D. Taylor—County Superintendent M. H. Bruce—County Assessor Fred Burris—Clerk District Court S. B. Kechan, Harvey McIntosh—County Commissioners W. P. Campbell—Judge City Court W. C. Smoke—Clerk City Court O. P. Hicklin—Marshall City Court. of Columbia County, to obtain an escort. State troops will probably be called to Baker County to guard the election. GEN. BARNETT'S REPORT CONFIRMS STATEMENT OF JAMES W. JOHNSON AND 'HERBERT J. SELIGMAN. By The Negro Associated Press New York, N. Y., Oct. 29—The following statement on Haiti has been issued by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: "With the appointment of a Naval Board of Investigation consisting of Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo, and J. H. Oliver, U. S. N. Brigadier General J. H. Pendleton, to investigate the invasion of Haiti, the charges made by the Acting Secretary of the Association, Mr. James Weldon Johnzon, and by Mr. Herbert J. Seligman, both written in the Nation, have begun to achieve results. "The Association is gratified to announce, that its charge that more than 3,000 Haitians were slaughtered by U. S. Marines has been verified by the report of Brigadier General Barnett, former commandant of the T Marine Corps who not only placed the number of those killed at 2,250, but referred in his report to the "in- discriminate killings" which had tak WARREN G. HARDING FOR PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE FOR VICE PRESIDENT IS THE GENERAL PREDICTION en place. When the National Association originally made this charge, the Secretary of Navy'belittled it. "After the publication of the Barnett report we wired Senator Harding requesting him to reiterate the charges with all the strength at his command and calling to his attention the substantiation of our charges in the Barnett report. "Senator Harding immediately called upon Secretary Daniels for publication of all information in possession of the Navy Department, relating to its administration of the Haitian Republic. "On the following day Secretary Daniels announced the appointment of the Naval Board of Inquiry." NATIONAL POLITICS By The Negro Associated Press In this campaign all roads are not leading to the "Colored Headquarters" in the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago. This is somewhat puzzling because the genial Phil. Brown is on deck, bland and enigmatical as usual, saying little and giving no clue as to when he will feel inclined to say much. And then, to add to the puzzle of the misleading roads, there is the urbane and delightfully voluble Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson dispensing and airy and diverting knowledge of everything under the Sun except the exact moment when the apples will be distributed among the faithful and waiting. It begins to look like the "two gentlemen in waiting" at the Chicago headquarters are literally tied to the post so fast and hard that they will be unable to get off to a fair start before the third of November. The result is that Chicago is as politically cold as a weather wave from the famed Medicine Hat during Xmas time. Among the wise ones Senator Harding has only to sit on the already historic Marion porch and wait for the votes to be counted. This may account for the otherwise inexplainable reticence of Publicity Director Brown in the matter of throwing wide open the capacious portals of his evermastering big and generous heart to the beseeching wails of many saviours of the party's cause for just one, wee chance to knock the bung out of the "barrel." The chief pity in the matter is that friend Brown is being called everything but a Christian by the disinterested onlookers. "White man's nigger," "Cheap job seeker," "He's got a yellow streak," "Nigger errand boy," and thus the tattoo goes merrily on with Brown sitting on the, "barrel" reciting cheerfully "The Lord is my Shepherd, I should worry." Swell job but I wouldn't want it at any price. I think, however, the real reason I do not hanker for Phil's shoes I don't know how to sit on a political "barrel" and by skillful shifting keep the brethren from discovering on which side the bung is located. A FINAL WORD On account of the press of official business, I have not had the privilege of meeting all the voters I had hoped to, but have done the best I could to do so, and am passing this final word to my friends, in the hope that if they feel that I have made good my promise to them, and have been the Sheriff of the whole people at all times, they will continue to me on Nov. 2, the loyal support they gave me at the primaries. D. C. (Doug) SIMMONS, Jackson, Miss., Oct. 29—Mississippi has a population of 1,789,182. This number is 7,932 less than was reported by the census of 1910. The decrease is said to be caused by the large emigration of Negroes from the state during the pas tfew years. m1 m2 m3 m4 A R. EOPLE PRICE, FIVE CENTS NG FOR PRESIDENT FOR VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL PREDICTION They Will Be Elected Because American People Are Tired Of Wilson Rule Race Will Be More Unanimous Than Any Since McKinley's First Election Chicago, Oct. 29. The campaign for President of the United States is at an end. The day of decision is at hand. What is the answer? Warren G. Harding for President and Calvin Coolidge for Vice President is the general prediction. They are American sons, of Ohio and Mass. They will be elected because the American people are heartily weary with Wilson rule, and for the further reason that the American people have developed a state of mind favorable to a larger realization of human justice. They have not gotten it, and they dare not anticipate it under Democratic rule, according to the trend of thought. In this situation the American Negroes occupy a most unique position. In many places the position is both delicate and distasteful, and yet the Republican party, under the leadership of Harding and Coolidge, is assuming the responsibilities that be-peak victory. The Associated Negro Press in previous political surveys has announced the fact that in certain sections Democrats are appealing for Negro votes. In a few places they are coming out in the open, and in others they are working under cover seeking votes, while through their organizations they are resorting to some of the most dastardly political propaganda ever used in political campaigns. Ohlo Not For Harding The state of Ohio, the home of both candidates, is seething hot for Warren G. Harding for President; Harry L. Davis, former mayor of Cleveland, for governor and Frank B. Willis, former Governor, for the United States Senate. This is an invincible combination, and the Democrats know it. They are showing their despair by resorting to outrageous political propaganda. They have issued a four page printed circular, with the sole object of arousing race hatred, in which they set forth, over the signature of the Democratic State Committee, the things that the above named candidates have said and done in behalf of giving everyone a square deal, and they flaunt the fear of "Negro domination" in Ohio. Democrats have, issued lithographs, large and small, over the signature of Walter L. Brown, a Negro of Cleveland, and a Democrat for years, showing the pictures of Harding, Willis and Davis surrounded by the six Colored candidates in Ohio for the legislature. These are being distributed among whites to arouse antipathy. They are Circulating the Most Disgusting Kind of False Reports by Letter and Word of Mouth Calls James M. Cox, in Ohio speeches, with great gust and flourish, has exclaimed that "This is a white's country." The reaction of this kind of campaign on the minds of the people of both races is one of absolute disgust, and bitter determination to "face the music" of the "race issue" and have a real season of reckoning, November 2nd, and when Congress meets. Conditions In Border States Conditions in the so-called border states of Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, are very similar to conditions in Ohio. The Democrats as a last stand, continue to flaunt the bogey of "social equality," but conservative opinion indicate that even these states will not be effected by the "eleventh hour roofbacks." One white citizen remarked: "I would rather vote for a Fiji (Continued on Page Four) (Continued on Page Four) JUDGE RICHARD E. BIRD REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS HEARTILY ENDORSED THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS: “We urge Congress to consider the most effective means to end lynching in this country, which continues to be a terrible blot on our American civilization.” WARREN G. HARDING said:- “I believe the Federal Government should stamp out lynching and remove that stain from the fair name of America.” VOTE FOR SENATOR HARDING FOR PRESIDENT AND JUDGE BIRD FOR CONGRESS. “BIRD FOR CONGRESS” CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE. RISING TO THE OCCASION Rev. Dr. John W. Robinson, the very successful minister of St. Mark Methodist Episcopal Church, said recently in a discourse: "If we, as a people, were as loyal to God and to the varied interests of the race as we proved to be loyal to America during the World War, we would get somewhere in this country." Concerning loyalty to God, it is not in the province of this department to discuss. It is a fact, however, that as a group, we have a larger percentage of Church followers than any other class in the country, and in the country, and in proportion to our numbers, and wealth give more for church building and religious development. But we surmise that Dr. Robinson spoke more with reference to spiritual loyalty in the first instance. It is a fact, without argument that we do need loyalty, genuine and unfinching in all the departments of life. It is a fact that the World War proved beyond question or doubt that when the conditions demand we can rise to the occasion. The story of our achievements during that period will ever remain bright and a shining chapter in the history of the race. We laid aside all weights of prejudice and disgust at personal treatment, and gave unintentionally of labor, material possessions and life for the promotion of human justice. We experienced wonderful development in the results of "team work." Even those who know most of the race, were surprised the greatest in the achievements of those great days. The experience has not been lost. It is finding a new lease on life in the formation of nation-wide co-operative organizations of one kind and another, life add fire insurance companies, banks, groceries, theatres, moving picture companies, newspapers service, and other heretofore untried plans of working together. They are all proving preeminently successful. And the end is not yet get. The Associated Negro Press is in possession of information, which may not yet be announced, for develop- A Scheme to Increase Taxes A Scheme to Increase Taxes Three amendments to the Constitution of Kansas will come before the people November 2 for their approval or rejection, in substance as follows: 1—To saddle on the public an additional burden of debt for hard surface roads. 2—To enable the State to engage in the real estate business by purchasing a large area of land for cash and selling it on the installment plan. 3—To provide for a re-classification of property which would bring the question of taxation wholly within the realm of politics, thus affording the best politicians opportunity to give advantages to the interests they especially represent. Both Parties Turned It Down The backers of this three-way urged the Republican and Democrat in their platforms, but also considered both councils fairly. The Kansas Taxpayers' League part of the State, who actually mend to their fellow taxpayer three amendments proposed, the expenditure of millions upward projects put forth by men employment on the innumerable which would be created. THE KANSAS TAX Lyndon WM. LYONS. J. S. B. Secretary President The backers of this three-way proposition to boost taxes urged the Republican and Democratic party councils to endorse it in their platforms, but after giving the subject careful consideration both councils failed to do so. The Kansas Taxpayers' League, made up of citizens in every part of the State, who actually pay taxes, earnestly recommend to their fellow taxpayers that they vote against the three amendments proposed, which, if adopted, would mean the expenditure of millions upon millions of dollars on visionary projects put forth by men who expect to obtain profitable employment on the innumerable boards, or in other offices which would be created. THE KANSAS TAXPAYERS' LEAGUE Lyndon, Kansas WM. LYONS. J. S. LANE, V. C BRYSON, Secretary President Chairman Executive Committee ment in 1921, that will startle the world, as indifferent as the world has become to things happening. The achievements and outlook demonstrate that we are rising to the occasion. And well we may, for these are crisis making times in our national progress. Prof. Kelly Miller And Neval H. Thomas Com-Mend Work of Supt. Roscoe C. Bruce Special To The Negro Stat Before a large audience of more than 500 people assembled in the gymnasium of the Y. M. C. A., Prof. Kelly Miller and Neval H. Thomas spoke in commendation of the effi- by proposition to boost taxes democratic party councils to endorse after giving the subject careful led to do so. e, made up of citizens in every fully pay taxes, earnestly recom- mars that they vote against the which, if adopted, would mean on millions of dollars on vision- who expect to obtain profitable boards, or in other offices EXPAYERS' LEAGUE in, Kansas LANE, V. C BRYSON, Chairman Executive Committee cient administration of Roscoe Conkling Bruce on Wednesday night. The meeting went into permanent organization as the School Welfare League. Prof. Miller then outlined the purpose of the organization, stating that it came into being to effect the Influence of the Parema League which has done so much to discredit our lady teachers and the colored people generally. He paid fine compliments to the character, efficiency, and loyalty of Superintendent Bruce and his fine corps of teachers and officers. The audience by unanimous consent passed a resolution declaring that Mr. Bruce possesses the ability, equipment, devotion singleness of purpose, and manly and moral stamina to stand in the high place as educational leader of the colored schools. He then paid tribute to Mr. Neval H. Thomas, saying that he had done more for the colored schools than any other citizen, or group of citizens, in a generation, and that if there is one man deserving of a citywide banquet for his real, fearlessness, risks of position, and ardent love of the colored schools it is Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas then addressed the audience. He stated Mr. Bruce had secured a million and a half Dollars in buildings, that he had brought the vocational and junior high school idea to Washington; and he has championed our many interests before the board of education, the Commissioners, and Congressional Committees with a courage, intelligence, and loyalty that has meant more to the colored schools than the services of any of his predecessors by far. I have been before Congress with him on many occasions, he said, and I have never heard finer pleas for our people than he has made. In the last investigation by the Senate he gave the ablest testimony of any witness, white or black. I have striven, in vain, to secure the support of such teachers as Mr. John Cromwell, Matthew Morton, and James Carter to help us rid Dunbar High School of its spurs and stoneyard so that our 1,5000 children would have a place to play, as white children have but they refuse us aid, preferring to stress such petty things as transfers, promotions and appointments. The other supporters of the Parents League likewise ignore the crying need while some of the other people are holding conferences planning the ruin of our gifted educator, the "white man is running off with the school fund." "We must demand equal salaries for our colored directors who are now drawing far less than the white officers who are doing identical work. We must ask for a seat at the board table for our colored superintendent, as that is the only way that accurate information concerning the colored schools can be given the superintendent and the board of education." "We must insist upon having him invited to appear before congressional committees when the colored school budget is up for consideration, as our sad experience with ex-superintendent Thurston tells us that our interests are only safe when we ourselves speak. "At this very moment," he continued, "we are suffering a crime against childhood. The Municipal heads, without consulting our colored superintendent of the board of education are constructing a wooden deathh trap at Deanwood, and allowing $142,000 of our money to lapse into the treasury. We should get behind Bruce and support him in his endeavor to get us a modern structure there. He represents our every interest faithfully, but he cannot do things alone. While his enemies are fighting him over patronage, he is seeking better buildings for our children, better equipment, and larger recreational space for them to play in. He is planning to give your children a college education at public expense by developing our normal school into a city college. Let us all get behind him, for in him we have a loyal representative, an, until the coming of Frank Washington Ballou, the ablest man, white or black, that the public system has seen in this generation." Tremendous cheers punctuated the entire speech, and when he had finished the applause was deafening. A vote of thanks was given to both Mr. Thomas and Prof. Miller, and a resolution of confidence in Mr. Bruce was ordered sent to the board of education. REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT By The Negro Associated Press THE REPUBLICAN form of government is the Negro's second nature and has always been. When Joseph went into Egypt and proved worthy, the king was ready to give place for his help in the governing affairs of his people, who were already divided into districts or states under sub-rulers. When Moses was worrying himself to death, trying to keep the Jews in harmony in the wilderness, his father-in-law, the king of Midian, told him how to run a true republic that would relieve him of most of the responsibilities: "let the learned throughout the Jews help you direct the judgment." When David began his reign, all the people were interested in the running the government, and this is God's plan; and the only plan for the safety of the government—nothing else satisfies; it may hold down for a while, but it is just like holding JORDAN & CARTER Tailors Makers of Fine Hand Tailored Garments, for Ladies and Gentlemen. "Give Us a Trial Order Now." 535 N. Main Street 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. down a spring, the subjects are always looking for the chance to get off the oppression. The voice of the people is the voice, of God and to subdue some of the people is to subdue the purpose of God; teach the people and let them say: is this God's way? We are not surprised at the splitting of the Churches in Chicago and New York, religious freedom is the plan after God's own. The Baptist have found that out long ago and have developed by being free, free to act and free to grow. Fussing and fighting means more Baptists, and true democracy will mean more Methodists. Thinking and developing brings in diversified opinions and diversified opinions bring misunderstanding, hot heads of power, love and good judgment, then the ship is wrecked off the rock of fate, but the Baptist always get the pieces together and cord them up in God's love and begin to help each other to grow. Now, if the Methodists have not learned all the game, it may prove a disadvantage, but we pray for Negro development only in whatever undertaking of life. NILE QUEEN CORPORATION MAKES RAPID STRIDES By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Oct. 22.—The books of the NILE QUEEN CORPORATION, a $200,000 company which is offering shares at $20 each show wonderful results from its present campaign and the possibility of being fully subscribed in the near future.This company will succeed the well known Kashmir Chemical Company, located at 3423 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, and stands well to be the leading Negro enterprise in the United States. ABBEVILLE. MISS.—NOTES We are still alive at Abbeville, Miss. On the third Lord's Day, we had a rally, raised $100.44, on our building, pastored by Rev. W. M. Booker of Batesville, Miss. The Gordons and others do things on a large scale. We are anxious for THE STAR to shine at that place. FIGHT AMENDMENT Tax Payers' League Is After Proposals Which Threaten Tax Increases State and County Organizations Will Direct War on These Measures By The Negro Associated Press Every county in Kansas—in fact almost every township—is to have a Tax Payers' League. A state organization was recently formed in Lyndon, Osage county, and headquarters will be maintained in that town. The purpose of the league is to secure defeat of proposed amendments to the state constitution in the November election and to sailguard against amendments and state legislation tending to place unwarranted tax responsibilities on the Kansas property owners. All of the three proposed amendments are declared to be schemes to increase taxes. Adoption of the amendments, the league declares, will result in saddling upon the state millions of dollars in extra taxes. The purpose of the amendments is asserted by league officers to be part of a program to create new offices and commissions for party workers who desire to live in Topeka at state expense. The farm tenancy amendment is declared to be a plan to force the state to engage in the real estate business and permit dealing in land business with the tax payers money to be J. R. JOHNSTON S. S. JONES Mkt. 6745 Mkt. 6008 1014 N. Washington Avenue 1705 N. Topeka Avenue JOHNSTON & JONES Cement Contractors and Builders All`Kinds of Concrete Work Guaranteed Wichita, Kansas. spent by a political board of appraisers. The taxation amendment is declared to be for politics only. The present provision for equalization for assessment and put the tax problem entirely within the realm of politics and subject to manipulation by clever politicians and their interests. The hard surface road amendment is denounced a part of the scheme to add new tax burdens and create more soft jobs. Emphasis is given the fight on the amendments by the fact that both the Democrats and Republicans refused to endorse the amendments in their state platforms. In addition to its fight on the amendments, the league will work for general legislation favorable to farming and business interests of the state and to safeguard against tax disturbances for political benefits. County as well as township organizations are to be formed thruout the state. Expenses of the fight are being met thru a membership fund of 25 cents by each leaguer. Officers of the league include: J. S. Lane, President; William Lyons, Secretary; V. C. Bryson, chairman of the executive committee. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. F. F. F.) 837 Oaklan. Avenue, Elder J. H. Wright, acting Pastor. On last Wednesday night Elder P. C. Roe, a Baptist minister occupied the rostrum. He preached a noble sermon and he said many good things. The Pastor and the Church will be glad to have the Elder back with us again at any old time. He was followed by the Pastor in charge and he spoke well and directly to the point on the doctrine. Many hearts rejoiced. On last Sunday morning the S. S., was just fine and a wonderful lesson was recited by all present. The rostrum was filled by the pastor at 11:00 a. m. His sermon was fine and interesting. After preaching a free-will offering was called for, also the rally money. The public collection was good and, $46 were raised in the rally, it will be extended to next Sunday. The Bible Band was all O. K. at 6.00 p. m. A good lesson was rendered. One of the teachers resigned, and sister Dessie Brant was elected in her stead. Whenever you are in this city, come to this temple for service, you are perfectly welcome at any time. The night sermon was preached by the noble pastor. He took for his text John 2:5. Preached a soul stirring curmon. Many hearts leaped for joy. Elder J. H. Lee, who has been on the sick list, is now up and was out to divine service last Sunday. The sick are doing nicely at this writing. The pastor wishes to see them all out to service soon. The Church of the Living God is located at 337 Oakland Avenue, all are welcome. Now, may the Lord bless us all. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. MODERN HOSPITAL and SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-J SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-J Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment 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, 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. BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING ```markdown ``` 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 912 E. 13th Street. WICHITA, KANSAS. SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION 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 launch the INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Dr. E. C. Morris, states "that the Interstate Benevolent Association is one of the many needs of today and the church will hail it with delight." For the next 90 days you can join the Interstate Benevolent Association for One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50). One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fifty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For information write or 'phone: SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN 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 INTERSTATE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Dr. E. C. Morris, states "that the Interstate Benevolent Association is one of the many needs of today and the church will hail it with delight." For the next 90 days you can join the Interstate Benevolent Association for One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50). One Dollar and Fifty Cents Quarterly Dues, Fifty Cents Yearly Burial Tax. For Information write or 'phone: Z. E. McGEE, E. P., E. A. MORRIS, E. S, SOL. JACKSON, E. Grand Organizer, Helena, Ark. The above organization has entered the states of Kansas, and Oklahoma; men and women workers are wanted; Only those wanting to see the church come to herself need apply. The above organization has entered the states of Kansas, and Oklahoma; men and women workers are wanted; Only those wanting to see the church come to herself need apply. Thousands are joining and why not you? Write, Z E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A. MORRIS, Columbia St., Heena, Ark. Helena, Ark. CARPENTER —AND— Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3486-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Z E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A. MORRIS, Columbia St. Heena, Ark. Helena, Ark. FURNITURE MAKER Stop allowing "Jacklegs" 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— See or Call— "The Tuskegee Man" Graduate Carpenter & Cabinet Maker. M. 6519J Phone M. 6519J VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. THE KASHMIR BEAUTY 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. When you are on North Main St., where you will be able to get, The Nile Queen-Toilet articles, straightening combs, tongs crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in town. We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me!alcum powder Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adil hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make Call in and see us. MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 600 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me! talcum powder, Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adia hair pomade Cutlucura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Call in and see us. ```markdown ``` PALACE BARCER SHOP M 507 North Main Street. WICHITA- - - - KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. ANYWHERE CUSTOMER LIBERTY HOTEL CAFE I CONNECTION Meals At All Hour 'Phone Market 152 Manuel H. Hex Prop., Wichita, Kansas LIBERTY HOTEL CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals At All Hours 'Phone Market 1527 Manuel H. Hex Prop., Wichita, Kansas. GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Misa.) 908 E. 13th Street 'Phone Mkt. 6132 IDEAL GROCERY Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) UNION Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA. - - - - - KANSAS. MILE QUEEN BUILDING THE HOME OF EXCUSIVE OILER NEESSITIES MILE QUEEN COMPANY BUTTER FOR THE BEAT MILE QUEEN PRODUCTS Nile Queen Buildah-Home of Nile Queen Preparations An Unusual Opportunity for men and women capable of earning salary of $50.00 per week. We have openings for aggressive, hustling persons to cover city, county or travel entire state territory doing special organization work. The Nile Queen Corporation now being organized on a profit-sharing basis is putting into operation a new plan which offers a gilt edge opportunity to small investors. Wide awake men and women who want to make real money or have their savings earn substantial dividends, cannot afford to overlook this opportunity. For full information address Dept. B, Incorporators Nile Queen Corporation or Kashmir Chemical Co. 3423 Indiana Avenue Chicago FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CHILDRENS' NURSERY. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mrs. Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St., will take them at all sizes. KNIGHTS OF PENHUS MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON. 801 E. 17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1305.J. TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. W. G. CURTIS, K. of R. & S. J. E. FARMER, C. C. BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY J. A. MARTIN, M. of Exc. IMPERIAL CO. NO. I, K. of P., meets 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month. Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Llcut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. Phone Mkt. 3304, 609 N. Main St. ing Knights in proper standing. Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing And Electric Massaging. FLEM FORT, Proprietor. 912 E. 13th Street — Wichita, Kansas 'Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6557 M. 41 912 E. 13th Street — Wichita, Kans.. 'Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6557 M. 4114 W PEOPLES UNDERTAKING CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST-CLASS We are in shape to take the worry off of you by making all arrangements. We will give to all Lodges and Unions for $50 00 cash, a 5 per cent discount for funeral in the city.—We need the business. AMBULANCE SERVICE N. A. LEWIS, Manager 600 North Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS. MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, UROCERIES AND NOTIONS N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today. 523 N. Main St. Auto Hearse and Calls Promptly Answer WICHITA, Just Call Market & JOHNSTON Groceries, Fresh Prices All 1152 Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 523 N. Main St. AVERY 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 Phones: Day, Mkt, 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 523 N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA, KANSAS. WHITE WAY CAFE WHITE WAY CAFE HORTENSE BRADFORD. Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M., Is now under same management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money. Sunday Dinner a Specialty. 513 N Main Street Wichita. Kansas MARKET 1094 513 N Main Street Wichita, Kansas MARKET 1094 COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobacco AND Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KAN Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA. KANSAS Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS 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. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Office 'Phone: Residence 'Ph Mkt. 2999. Mkt. 1688 501 N. Water James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. WICHITA KANSAS LEAKE'S R. RALSTON Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5423 WE DELIVER Grocery and Meats Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. --- THE NEGRO STAR H. T. SIMS, EA ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY 1211 Wabash Avenue MEMBER OF NATIONAL B WM. C. DUNGY W. S. MOORE SUBSCRIPT One Year Six Months Three Months One Month Entered as second-class matter Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of M The writer of any article must published. Write on one side of p any matter for publication.—Notify your paper. One Year ... $ 150 Six Months ... 90 Three Months ... 50 One Month ... 20 Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The 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 any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. You should feel like it was your indispensable duty to vote next Tuesday and should be first if possible. Let's put in Harding and every Republican who is true to all men; if you know that his previous life is not such and you know a Democrat that is a man bigger than his party if right and suffering humanity is at stake then put him in because a good Democrat is better than a bad Republican;—In fact, the time is too critical for rulers of prejudice and reasoners of a few onward and a few backward to be put up as preservers of this mighty government. If color is going to be the standard to erect and maintain a government, it is wise to this and all white governments, as it has pleased God to give the majority of the inhabitants of this world black and brown skins, but we feel that the color of the skin should be the last thing thought of unless it was being adjusted to the climate best suited to the individual. In America, this Christian country, men should be dealt with from the standard of mind and soul, and as we are going to vote for these kind of men, men who would rather see America go up from the hands of a black man than see it ruin from the hands of prejudiced white men. We want to vote Tuesday, America, and Americans, we want our voters to keep America first and above reproach and Americans happy and prosperous, feeling that the body is safe from harm, mind free for development and the hands united to work anywhere for equal wages, the soul loving the Lord with all its strength and its neighbor as itself. Let's vote, if they don't come for you, you go to the polls next Tuesday, your race needs you there, your country needs you and the God you serve needs you. There are many white friends in both parties, who would do all in their power for our welfare if we would show more interest in ourselves and the affairs of the government. Remember your friends and vote, it is not always your best friends who attempt to buy your interest in eats, smokes and money, but when he claims your friendship, see what he has done to make him your friend; his record will show. If you simply allow your appetite to be the judge, you may eat and smoke up all your future. Vote Tuesday for what appeals to you as a medium of success to all in the future. Will SOCIETY AND PER The Alsbic Club met last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. F. L. Martin. The meeting will be at the home of Mrs. W. A. Bettis, 623 N. Main St., for the next meeting. All members are expected. Mrs. Martin, as usual gave them a swell entertainment. She knows how, then she does what she knows. Mrs. Elizabeth Boren, after a few pleasant weeks in our city with mother and sister, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Minnie, left on the 23 for her home in Chicago Mr. Arthur DeGrafenread, formerly one of the force, and still with us in spirit, spent some time in the office, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, reviewing his practice in the Printing Art. Mrs. Floyd Crouch and baby are reported doing nicely at this writing. Rev. M. C. Lewis of Kansas City, the Mo., was in the city during the week and came to see us while here. Rev. E. P. Geiger, Pastor of 15th St. M. E. Church, transacted business ```markdown ``` Editor and Publisher DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Managing Editor Assistant Editor OPTION RATES: $ 150 90 50 20 For June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at March 3, 1879. First sign name whether or not it is to be paper. We reserve the right to reject us at once, when you fail to receive you vote Tuesday? May God's Holy Spirit direct your actions and where you don't know, teach and guide you. With stores, cars, safes and business enterprises being robbed for months, the policemen just felt called upon to do their duty last Saturday evening, when Mr. Thomas Glover, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this city was attending to his duty as Janitor in the Sunflower State Bank, was seen by a patrolman who was void of reason and crave to disgrace, ran into the bank on him and arrested him, calling another who too, could not reason, then calling the patrol, rushing him before officers who fined him $10.00. They arrested him for burglary on the bank, after finding him on duty. They seemingly thought it wise to get pay for the time, so they fined him for being drunk, a thing that he has never been guilty of when whiskey was 10c a drink, but no, he is a Negro and he resisted a white officer and must be found some way to make him pay, even if he is innocent; thus disgracing an old citizen for nothing. Such actions don't please the Negroes of this city and we want such officers off the force, because they are dangerous to the common good of all. Indignation breeds hate and hate breeds revenge and after while there will be untold violence in our city, which is now noted for peace and prosperity. The conditions must be changed, either now or at the polls. Mark you! Every letter from the South brings the fact that: "We are not here for long," and still the drunken southern white man, like Nebuchadnezzer, has never cleared his vision from prejudice enough to read that their land and conditions are weighed in the balances and found wanting. Well, you will be eating grass of circumstances like an ox too, in short, because no Negroes are staying in the South as a matter of choice. Could you blame him? Where he is exposed to the unjust courts and every insult from the smallest to the largest, from the most ignorant to the learned. Life is what you make it, and if you choose hell, then stay; if you desire great things, then your time is out and let him who made it a hell reap his own fruit. PERSONAL with the firm during the week. Rev. Geiger is arousing great interest in this section of the city in his church work. Mrs. Tom Perry was in Monday having printing done.—Thank you—Call again. Mrs. G. L. Scott has been somewhat indisposed recently. W. A. Ayres is safe on all race issues according to his own handwriting. Hours: 11 to 12 a. m. 2 to 5:30 p. m. Office Phone M. 2099 Res. Phone 4240 DR. FRANK QHARA MILLER DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER If you don't get me at my office or home, call me at-- MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE 'Thome Market 239 507 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. LOOK WHAT'S COMING SOON! The Excelsior Social Club, an organization composed of 30 men of the younger progressive social set, will give its semi-annual minstrel Friday night, Nov. 20, 1920. No expense or effort is being spared to make this second affair a Big --- ```markdown ``` Scream. We are being ably assisted by Prof. Rucker, of the famous Rucker Orchestra and Band, and Capt. Sam Jones of past minstrel fame. With Lester Taylor, Lem Miller, Floyd Crouch, Richard Abbott, Andrew Waters and Dr. P. M. Bell as black-faced comedians, and James Cowan, Robert Brown, Jack Baker, and Fay Anderson as ballad singers, and many other funny things too numerous to mention, everything bids fair to far surpass our first affair. It is a sure cure for the blues, so don't come if you don't want to laugh. J. C. COWAN, Pres. DR. P. M. BELL, Mgr. HARDING AND COOLIDGE IS GENERAL PREDICTION (Continued From Page One) Islander than vote for Cox." From the most careful information obtainable, The Associated Negro Press believes that so far as the Harding and Coolidge ticket is concerned, the race is more unanimous than it has been in more than a score of years, since McKinley's first election, 1896. This is due to the outspoken words of the two candidates in behalf of law and order, which are the uppermost issues in the mind of the American Negroes. The fractional differences of Maryland, West Virginia, Missouri, and Wisconsin, where the Negro votes have some real degree of importance in the final results, will be carried over to election in the matter of Senatorial, Congressional and state officials. The men of these states claim that they are fighting "hilywhitism" in the communities where they best know how to deal with it. This is true in Virginia for example, where Attorney J. R. Pollard is a candidate for United States Senator, opposing Carter Glass, now up for re-election. It is true in Arkansas, where Prof. Blount is a candidate for Governor; and Oklahoma, where THE TULSA_STAR, race newspaper, proclaims an "increasing number of Democratic adherents." It is true in Texas where the "Black and Tan" ticket made up of whites and Negroes, is opposing the "hilywhites" and is receiving the endorsement of the pulpit and press of the state. Activity of Leaders The last week of the campaign finds both the Chicago and New York headquarters practically deserted. The leaders are putting in last minute punches against the "Demon of Democracy" which they unanimously assert is far worse than the "Demon of Rum." Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson has been in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri. For the Associated Negro Press, Col. Johnson declared; "Just before me, ready to grasp, are the fruits of many years of self-sacrificing toil. Forgetful of business, and almost forgetful of family, I have sought to create sentiment against lynching in this country. When we began this campaign, I declared that the uppermost issue with us is lynching. If we can stop this, then the other wrongs will cease, and justice will be meted out. Today, the country is red hot with sentiment against lynching. "The Republican party, in its platform, and the candidates have spoken out vigorously on the subject. Harding and Coolidge will be elected with the greatest landslide in the history of our country. Make no mistake and vote for our homes and families." Robert R. Church, who is never weary in working out political strategies, has been spending the final days in Chicago and New York, prior to returning to Tennessee, where the Republicans expect to make big headway in the control of power. The Republicans also are hoping to make real inroads in Virginia and Oklahoma. Charles A. Cottrill has been speaking in Indiana during the final week, Mrs. Lethin C. Fleming and Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, have been in the field of Maryland, Ohio, and Indiana, closing up with Missouri. For The Associated Negro Press New Floridian sold "This is the first opportunity our women have had to vote for President. We regard the privilege as a miracle, and we will exercise our trust with sacred earnestness. The women know that fate is awaiting their action. Harding and Coolidge will get our overwhelming vote." William H. Lewis, of Boston, a member of the Republican Advisory Committee, with his associates in the East have been putting in some solid work during the last week. In Illinois, there is little, if any factionalism on the National ticket. The Colored people of Chicago are practically unanimous for Harding and Coolidge. There is an effort to get a division on the state and country tickets, but even the extremists, have but slight hope of the success. In New York state, and particularly in New York City, the same condition prevails as in Illinois, practically unanimous for the national tickets, with local efforts to line up for the state tickets of the Democrat. Perry W. Howard, secretary of the Chicago Burcau, says: "I am very well pleased with the results and prospects. It will be Harding and Coolidgt. The rentiment is overwhelming." Detailed Report of Results The Associated Negro Press will give a detailed report of results of the election, as it affects the race, and will give opinions of leading citizens. The big days of action will be on following the election. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Under the Pastorate of Rev. Crutchfield, the Church is taking on new life, preparing for $1000.00 rally on the first Sunday in December. Last Sunday was rally dry at Bethel A. M. E. Church, there was a nice crowd from Second Baptist Church, their Pastor preaching one of those sermons which was full of the holy ghost, for a minute it seemed that everyone was praising God with one accord. At 4:30 Mrs. E. E. Morris, Hutchinson's foremost writer ad orator, delivered one of her strong and forceful addresses, urging the colored women to vote because they are efficient to do so, carefully informing them as how to mark the ballot in order that the ballot would not be lost, as one deeply interested in our women when they show the courage as this writer does to speak her sentiments. I am sending to you her address, which was delivered faultlessly. Mrs. Morris is also Vice President of the Colored Womens Republican Club, organist of the Second Baptist Church for 23 years, a brilliant church worker and prominent in literary circles. South St. Louis, Notes The Farmer Party, Thursday night at Mrs. Angline's was just fine, everybody enjoyed themselves and ate all the refreshments that they had. Friday night, the Sharon Bible class gave a party, and auctioned young maids and batchelors. Everybody had a grand time. They had good music. And when the time came to go there was nothing left. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, member of the National Republican Committee, delivered two speeches in St. Louis, Friday, October 22, at Louisfanna Hall. He is a number one good speaker, all should have heard him. Mrs. Mabel L. Saunders passed through St. Louis, Monday, enroute home. Mr. J. E. Davis of 4447 Kennedy Avenue is on the sick list, he is related to Mr. C. Depree. His many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. Look out! for Hallowe'en is coming and everybody must have a nice time, because there are many things to attend. The Dardanella Club expects to have a grand entertainment Monday, and from the number of young people that they have, they will have a grand time. The Antioch Baptist Church had their corner-stone laying Saturday, October 23. They had a packed house, the rain did not stop the service and the program continued over to Sunday. They had a glorious meeting So you can see that they are going to have Church if the Lord spares them. Attorney Jas. Smith read a splendid history of the Antioch Baptist Church. Prof. F. L. Williams delivered an interesting address. Prof. Williams is principal of the Sumner High School of St. Louis, and he has proven a worthy leader of the young people. The Antloch Baptist Sunday School, with greetings from the S. S., presented $250.00 tto the Church Sunday. The Beacon Bible Class is composed of the old people of Antloch Church, and Sunday night they gave the Church a surprise on the building fund of $300. So you see if the old people can do this, the young people should do better. Dr. Reid of the Pine St. Y. M. C. A., preached Sunday night at the closing exercises on the corner stone laying. He is a good preacher. You should visit our Y. M. C. A., when in St. Louis. With the donations and collections taken during the week, the Antioch Baptist Church raised for one report, $1360.83. We thank all friends who helped to do this. 15th Street M. E. Mr. Fletcher Robinson, our enterprising Supt., awarded class number 1 with a prize of "good eats" for its fine record of attendance within the past four weeks. Class No. 4, won the banner in HEAR GOV. HENR FOR SATU Oct at 8:00 TWO BANDS MODOCK CLU WILL Concert from SPEAKING AT ADMIS point of collection last Sunday. Mrs. Jennetta Hill, after an extended visit to Kansas City, Mo., delighted our congregation with her presence at church last Lord's Day. The community rally last Friday night was a clever affair to all concerned. The trustees desire to thank the members and friends of the Church for their generous collection of Fifty-two Dollars on the Parsonage debt. Mrs. Mary Smith of 1808 E. Murdock, entertained as dinner guests, the Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Geiger, accompanied by Mrs. Jennetta Hill last Sunday. New Hope Baptist Noting and commenting upon "What the King Requires" caused the time to pass away quickly during the Sunday School period. /Men are specially invited and urged to visit and join our Men's Bible Class. You will have no cause to regret it. - Sunday morning Rev. J. S. Street of Columbus, Kansas, using as a text Gen. 3:1-2, preached an excellent, interesting sermon. The time in B. Y. P. U., service was profitably spent by studying the topic—"Making Prohibition Effective." At 8:00 p. m., Dr. Charles Stewart of Chicago, preached the Word. Text, Isaiah 9:6. There is just one Chas. Sterwart. He addresses an audience in his own way. The public is invited to attend all our services. Strangers are especially welcome. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Bates are hoping that Mrs. Bates' sister, Mrs. Fannie Richardson, who is visiting them, could be induced to make Wichita her home. Little Helen Grace McAfee is on the sick list. Mrs. Benton Harris, who has been indisposed was able to attend Church services Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Marshall continues ill but is improving. Mrs. Myrtle Gaston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patterson, paid them a visit recently. The friends of Mrs. Georgia Hyde Johnson, wife of Mr. Dudley Johnson, will be surprised and palmed to hear of her death which occurred Wednesday. She had not been well for some time, but came to Church last Sunday night. She suffered a para- RY J. ALLEN AT THE RUM RDAY, e. 30, 0 p. m. TWO BANDS CLUB OF TOPEKA SING. 7 to 8 p. m. 8:00 O'CLOCK. SSION REE lytic stroke Wednesday. Her relatives have been notified. They reside in Galesburg, Ill. Rev. J. S. Street is in the city visiting his daughters, Mrs. Salona McGee and Mrs. Queenie Taylor. Calvary Baptist At 9:00 a. m., with some teachers and officers in place and the rest making a rush for the place, Mrs. II. E. Gist, one of the leading teachers began the opening exercises and the school began to move off. A fine lesson was enjoyed. While we were engaged in the review, Dr. Chas. Steward of Chicago, accompanied by the Pastor came in and gave us a few humorous remarks, closing with a very encouraging message. Many are still joining the Tenchers' Bible Training Course. If we haven't your name at present, be present Friday night, enroll and start with the course. At 11:00 o'clock the Choir began the devotion and we went right into service, and received for the soul, a powerful sermon from Dr. Chas. Steward, who preached from Isaiah, about the Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty Prince, with that name the world shall be saved from sin. It was wonderful how he handled the text and subject. We saw in the life of that 33 year old Boy enough to trust him more and our souls witnessed that He was wonderful. He again gave a special lecture to the Junior B. Y. P. U., and the children will never forget him nor the lecture. With President, Mrs. Carrie Anderson in the chair, we were soon in deep study on a missionary lesson—"Winning others to Christ." Many points, pleasing to all were brought out. At night our Pastor took up the cross and preached—"As the Eagle is froth her nest." We saw why Christians are disturbed and how strength comes from moving and doing, taking chances and trusting. He stirred us while he was stirring the eagle's nest and we saw the picture of God's purpose. In fact, we had a great day, throughout. We were boomed up to hear Rev. A. L. Boone last Tuesday night, and we gave the Mission Circle the benefit of our presence, we found the sisters studying Mission from the Bible and other helps. ares eee ee phen ia kee Sie ae a ee a = saree — = == EF THE ca Hs HS ee sey . mar =i ‘= =e oe ee “EF