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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE PRESIDENT PERRY ADDESSES WHITE BAPTIST MINISTERS VOL. 13 NO. 29 President E. W. Perry Speaks On "How to Promote a Better Understanding Between The Races." Says Jesus Would Be "Jim Crowed" Under American Laws And Practices Special To The Negro Star Upon an invitation by the white Baptist Alliance of Oklahoma City, the Rev. E. W. Perry addressed the white Baptist of the city on the subject—"How to Promote a Good Understanding Between the Races." Among many other things he said, "I wish to thank you for this distinctive honor and privilege to address you on this momentous occasion from the above mentioned subject. I have come to you in the name of Him who is all of our, Saviour and the world's standard bearer, Jesus Christ, the Righteous; having been born of the Spirit and washed in His blood. 2nd, having been bapuized in the Jordan in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I now stand in your presence as a child of the King an heir and joint-heir with Him to all that the Father has for those who love Him. I not only represent more than four thousand colored Baptist in Oklahoma City, but 12000 of the struggling members of my race here in this city and about 66000 colored Baptists scattered; throughout the length and breadth of this fair state of ours. In their stead have I come to speak to you and tell you a few things about which they are thinking. Conditions over which we have had no control have made it impossible for us to have you know about what we are thinking. Of course we have had the advantage of you in this respect, for we have known all along about what you were thinking, not only with reference to my race but Jesus as well. I purpose to speak very frankly to you in this address, yet I do not wish to be misunderstood. Religiously speaking, I am a Missionary Baptist, not primarily because you are Baptists, but because to my mind the Missionary Baptist denomination comes nearer measuring up to the New Testament teachings as enunciated by our Lord and the apostles than any other denomination I know of. Real Baptists not only believe in regeneration by the Holy Spirit and the emeron of the candidate in water as the only scriptural baptism, but in the absolute sovereignty of the local church, so long as it conforms to the New Testament teachings; the inherent right of the individual member to a voice and vote in the governmental affairs of the local church. Real Baptist do not believe in slavery in any form, but to the contrary they believe that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sins and makes all brothers and equal in the eyes of the Lord. They believe that whosoever doeth the will of the Father is the brother, slater and mother of Jesus Christ. Colored Baptists believe that there is enough room in Jesus for all of the human families of the earth. They further believe that technically speaking Jesus was a Jew; but primarily and fundamentally He was neither Jew nor Greek, white nor black. The matter of fact is, if blood is classed by races, He had the blood of all races coursing through His veins. Holy writ tells us that Na-as-son of a descendant of Phares of the tribe of Judah, married Rahab, a descendant of Ham, a colored woman, and begat a child by her whom they named Salmon, (a half Negro and Jew) and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed by Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, and "Behold there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse and a branch shall grow out of his roots, and the Spirit of the Lord shall be upon him—and in that day there shall be a root of Jesse which shall stand for an ensign of the people; MONUMENT TO NEGRO SOLDIERS IN FRANCE By The Negro Associated Press Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 12—When the 372d United States Infantry, left this place for home, they collected from among their number a sum of money, which was left with the French general, Quilett, to erect a monument to their comrades, who had fallen in the stiff fighting of October, 1318, General Quilett was commander of the 371st and 372d regiments of Negro infantry, which, with the 33d French infantry, formed a division. General Quilett, who has taken a warm interest in the matter, has had erected an impressive stone monument which will be dedicated soon. At the ceremony, General Quilett and various French officers of distinction will be present and Cardinal Coordjutor Nevu of Rheims will celebrate mass on the field. The American army will be represented by Capt. John R. West and other members of the staff of Col. T. Bentley Mott, military attachc to the American embassy in Paris. ORLANDA, FLA. FURNISHES BLACK SPOT FOR NATIONAL ELECTION. By The Negro Associated Press Orlando, Fla, Nov. 12.—This community furnished one of the black spots of the 1920 presidentian election, when July Perry, a citizen of Ocoee attempted to vote, and was denied by the election officers on the ground that he had not paid his poll tax. Perry informed his friends in the community about the matter, and they determined to "look into the cause." As a result at least three whites and one colored were killed. The whites formed a mob and began to burn down the homes of colored people in the community. More than twenty buildings were burned. Two of the whites siain were former soldiers, and a large number of whites were seriously injured. SOCIAL WASHINGTON PLANS GREATEST INAUGURAL SEASON IN NATION'S HISTORY By Negro Associated Press Washington, D.C., Nov. 12.—With the election over, and a Republican inauguration on in the near future, social Washington has already begun to look forward to the event, which it is believed will be the greatest in the history of the nation. It has been twelve years since the Republicans have had the pleasure of participating in an event of this kind. Committees will be formed and it is expected that the usual rivalry for supremacy will crop up as in former years. During inauguration, Washington society keeps open house, and some of the greatest social functions ever held are being planned. One of the features of the inaugural parade, it is said, will be the appearance of the entire Eighth Regiment of Illinois under command of Col. Otis Duncan and Lieut. Col. Patten, both of whom distinguished themselves in the World War. S RACE ACTORS FEATURED IN $90,000.00 FILM PRODUCTION New York, N. Y., Nov. 12.—Toussaint L'Ouverture, the $90,000.00 production proposed by the Delsarte Film Corporation will be shown for ten weeks in a large Broadway Theatre and simultaneously in Paris, France. Afterwards it will be released throughout the world. Clarence Muse, the celebrated Dramatic Star will play the title role. The releasing company is spending approximately $150,000.00 in exploitation. This is a racial achievement as this is the first time our Race Actors have been featured in a super production. WIC ITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, NOV. 12. 1920 A PROCLAMATION To The Christian People Of The United States In compliance with a resolution adopted by the National Baptist Convention in session at Indianapolis, Ind., September 9th, 1920, directing issue a Proclamation, setting forth the President of the Convention to a day for consecration and prayer, by the Christian people of the nation, and in accord with my firm belief in God, and the efficacious influence of prayer, I most humbly, and yet persistently and faithfully, in the name of the organization giving the order, issue the following Proclamation, towit: FIRST: That there may be no conflict between the Proclamations issued by the President of the United States, and the Governors of the several States of the Union, I hereby designate Thursday, the 25th of November, our National Thanksgiving Day, as a day of fasting and prayer by all of the Christian people in this nation, for the complete reconstruction of our country and the world, upon the basis of the ethical teachings of Jesus Christ. SECOND: It is earnestly requested, and directed, that the proverbial Turkey dinner be entirely d spensed with, and that every Christian man and woman who believes that God should rule in the affairs of nations. will FAST and PRAY from six o'clock a. m., to six o'clock p. m., on the 23th day of November, 1920, and that wherever it is possible all believers in the meek and lowly Nazarene, will cease from manual labor on that day, and gather at their several houses of worship in solemn meditation and prayer that God may bless our, country and turn the hearts of the people to recognize Him in all affairs of church and state. THIRD: That wherever possible, that all business be suspended, and those in charge join in this day of fasting and prayer, but where such cannot be done, without material injury, and where conventions, whether religious, fraternal, or commercial have been called to meet on that day, it is suggested and requested, that from 11:00 a.m., to 12:00 m., that all rules be suspended, and that all join in an earliest petition to God for one hour, for the complete restoration of peace throughout the world, and for the firm establishment of law and order in our own land. By order of the National Baptist Convention. E. C. MORRIS, President. 75 RACE WOMEN VOTED IN ATLANTA By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 12.—The effort of Negro women to vote, and the fact that about seventy-five of them did actually cast their ballots at the Sixth ward polling place, were the outstanding features of general election day. in Atlanta The Sixth ward polling place was the only one in the city where women white and black were allowed to vote, and the ballots cast by the Negro women will be thrown out. During the day many women presented themselves at the Sixth ward polls, being accompanied by men, who had evidently been followed up by a well defined plan to round up the women of the city and vote them regardless of whether they were registered. The men who accompanied the women to the polls contended that under the ruling of Attorney General R. A. Denny any woman could vote regardless of whether she had registered. The officials however, were, guided solely by the state election laws, which provide that a citizen in order to vote must be registered at least si xmonths before election day. SENATOR HARDING AND WIFE; "JUST FOLKS." There Is Hope for Everyone With a Spirit of "Just Folks" Permeating the Country By The Negro Associated Press Marion, Ohio, Nov. 12.—The wife of President Elect Harding, who has been his constant companion, in commenting on the question, "What will you do when you go to the White House?" made the following reply: "What will I do when we go to the White House? Well, I will describe it best, perhaps, this way. Do you remember on one of the campaign trips and at a big meeting, the speaker introduced Senator Harding and me as "just folks?" Well, that is exactly what we shall be in Washington—just folks. That isn't any pose; I mean it." Commenting on the statement, one of our citizens said: "There is hope for everyone with a spirit of 'just folks' permeating our country. There has been too much class distinction in this land and as a matter of fact we are all 'just folks.' G. O. P. LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR AMERICANISM G. O. P. LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR AMERICANISM What Is the Next Move on the Political Checker Board? All Eyes Are Now Turned To the East By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Nov. 12.—What is the next move on the political checker board? That is the question being asked by the laymen everywhere. Naturally the "faithful" are looking to the Fast, and the capitol, and the White House for the proverbial "political plums" which form the menu that makes the game worth while. Immediately following the election when Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Robert R. Church and Charles A. Cottrell who have been in charge of the Chicago Bureau were asked by the Associated Negro Press for a statement for the public, and the following was given: "The overwhelming vote for the Republican Party is a victory for unqualified Americanism and means a death blow to mob law and disranchisement." Therefore, a definite program will be mapped out, in which the cooperation of all organizations throughout the country will be asked, looking to establishing a federal law on lynching, mob violence, and bombing. Then, a definite way will be worked out through which the citizens throughout the country will be guaranteed the right of suffrage. It is stated on high authority that a majority of the United States senators and a large number of the house have pledged their support in behalf of a measure of the kind mentioned. With reference to "jim crow" cars, it is definitely known that equal accommodations will be demanded, and that the railroad will be compelled to provide Pullman accommodations for inter-state passengers. In the matter of appointment there is nothing definite yet. "Four years ago," said one of the national leaders, "a number of us got together and talked over the positions we expected to go after, as soon as Hughes was elected. Our premature efforts proved to be bad luck, and during this campaign nothing was said." This much is known, however, whatever happenings are made will be truly representative, and will not necessarily follow along the established line of former days. The Register of the Treasury, and Recorder of Deeds have gone to the race for many years back, with Assistant Attorney General, Auditor for the Navy in the Treasury Department, a few ministers and collectors of ministers and collectors of m . r . q . r ... l By The Negro Associated Press Chicago, Nov. 12-"Negro Domination" and Social Equality" received a death blow as political issues in the recent general election. The Race issue was injected in all of the states in the North where numbers have been increased by the recent migration. The plan of operation was well and cunningly thought out, and thousand of dollars were expended in the efforts to prove its worth, by pushing the propaganda. The acme of daring was reached in the efforts to prove that Senator Harding has strains of Negro blood in his veins. The Associated Negro Press was aware months ago that the Democrats intended to make such a degraded appeal to prejudice. The signal failure in all localities throughout the country has been so overwhelming that information from a number of southern localities is to the effect that southern legislatures propose to henceforth administer their election laws in such a way that Negroes will be permitted to vote. One member of Congress from Alabama, who has been known to be more forward looking than a great many southerners, is said to have made the following comment: "If we do not quit our foolishness and permit all the people to vote, we are going to be the largest sufferers in the long run. We all know that the cry of 'social equality' and political domination' has been used by us merely as campaign plunder. There is no more danger in this respect than there is of Japanese invasion, and in my opinion not as much. "If we do not immediately put our house in order, with the overwhelming Republican victory, with the Race issue to the fore by the Democrats, it may be regarded as a solemn warning that the next Congress, and the next President will cut down Southern representation in that body and the electoral college. "Even in our own southern states, the racial appeal is becoming disgusting to the thoughtful people. What does it profit? We must look up new issues besides the racial issue. We have got to admit that we have not been fair to the Negro, and for that reason he has left the South by the thousands. We need him here as a worker and a citizen. Our attitude has made him an enemy, when by all means he should be our friend." As an example of the effect of the defeat of James Hamilton Lewis, on May or William Hale Thompson, an interesting incident will illuminate. Lewis, a former United States senator, was the Democratic candidate for governor. In several of his Chicago addresses he exclaimed with great waving of hands that "This is a white man's country." Mayor Thompson received word from one prefect in the second ward that out of 500 votes Lewis got only six. The mayor, as soon as he announced the news, rapped on his desk, and led with a loud voice in singing: "We're hung Jeff Davis on a Sour Apple Tree." To quote the exact words of the Chicago Tribune, "The crowd went wild with joy. By The Negro Associated Press Enterprise, Ala., Nov. 12. Four children were burned to death here from a gasoline explosion. Three of them were children of Alto Petty, and it was at his house, when his daughter, 14, put gasoline in the stove to make a blaze burn faster, thinking it was kerosene. Internal Revenue thrown in. These will be merely be a beginning this time, according to expert opinion. PRICE, FIVE CENTS YE DEMOCRTS GOOD BYE The following poem by Alvin D. Smith which appeared in a recent issue of the Indianapolis Ledger of which he is a staff member, has attracted wide attention and has been published by a number of Indiana dailies: Goodbye to all ye Democrats, With ye league of "notions;" Republicans will now take charge, And stop your monkk motions. Goodbye ye Georgia Democrats, You tried to put Cox in— New York's landslide was your downfall, Thus Harding had to win. Again, goodbye ye Democrats, Exit, disappear, go! I'm sure you see your time is out, Black Republicans voted so. "CUTTER POLITICS" Under the caption of "Gutter Politics" the New York CALL Presents an interesting editorial comment, in a recent issue, on the attempt to fasten the atrocious crime of possessing Negro blood on the distinguished President-elect, Warren G. Harding, by certain elements in the Democratic Party. The CALL concludes that if Senator Harding has the constitutional qualifications to hold the office it doesn't matter a heck whether the "DISGRACE" flows through his veins or whether it don't. It really don't matter. But it makes one fairly weep for this future of the country and the spirit of the democracy which is holding it together when a group of its most precious patriots, with an effrontery dazzling in its particular brilliancy, are driven to the exulting necessity to win in an election of fastening the outstanding and criminal "DISGRACE" on a candidate for public office who was so debased as to have Negro blood runnings through his vein. There is nothing of public or of private record at hand that can establish the truthfulness of the charge in Senator Harding's case. When one harks back, to the historical facts that Negro Slavery was the keystone to the national structure for more than 250 years and held it together until all the questions of internal welfare and domestic policy were in a fair situation of stability, there comes a lump in the throat when he comes face to face with a temper of ingratitude that is as low and mean in spirit as the effort to set up the possession of his blood as a "disgrace" during the program of the recent campaign. This is not the time to discuss in detail this latest matter of "DISGRACE" which has come so pointedly into the aspects of our national life. I will say, though, that it might be well for a loud-mouthed contingent of "whites" to put the soft pedal on Negro blood coursing through his veins, and turn their very valuable attention to the questions bearing upon the safety of Democracy in the land. Kansas City, Kansas The Church of the Living God (C. W. F. F.- 337 Oakland Avenue, Elder J. H. Wright, Pastor. We sure have been having lots of rain here this week, also last Sunday. But nevertheless good service was carried on at the Church of God. And also a lovely Sunday School. The morning sermon was preached by Elder Farr and was followed by Elder Stuckey. Both spoke well, and both usol for their trest; Luke 6:48. (Continued on Page Four) A PLEA FOR RACE LIBERTY AND JUSTICE MADE BY A. O. SMITH, OF NEW ORLEANS, BEFORE THE N. A. A. C. P. ***** ready caused us to become irresponsibles by not allowing us to perform that government function guaranteed us by the Constitution of the United States. No man or woman is free, who is not allowed to vote. It is a form of slavery. All races and nations want the ballot except the Indian. This country supports the Indian, and the black man supports this country. If you need our labor in your industries, if you need our labor in this country, you must grant us our constitutional rights. However you may think or feel about it, there is nothing that will keep the labor that you crave and cause the others to return except constitutional liberty. If I did not love you I would tell you. Your acts before the black man will be taken as your decision. We ask guaranteed family protection, guaranteed by federal laws. We ask that the Federal Government see to it that no man, no woman is intimidated in exercising his or her constitutional right to vote. You ask me if my people are ready to vote intelligently. The colored man has been on the right side when we were a colony. Do birds make mistakes in building their nests? Neither has the black man made any mistakes on national questions. If that be true, is he ready to vote? We stand here pleading, not for the black man, but for the great mass of the people that will be sufferers in a country that should have beautiful harvests, instead we have partial famine in the very richest country that God has given to man. Be not deceived. Have you not noticed during the war and since that the northern man has had but little to say about your treatment of the colored man? Have you stopped to think why? Because the worst you treat him the earlier he will leave you. At one time the North could not use black labor. It is in great demand now. You remember when the common people bought potatoes by the barrel? Now they can not afford to buy them by the pound. Labor was once reckoned by the month, but now it is reckoned by the minute. All other countries are paying big wages and citizenship. Will you pay fair wages and citizenship? When perfectly guaranteed, these people who are in this country will stay and many of the others will have shed bitter tears, when they had to leave the place of their birth, all on account of liberty. Humanity is very much the same the world over. As a statesman, what are you going to do? Advise your people to bankrupt your country? Or will you make this the highest cultivated country in the world? If I could have my race stay I would plead for that. Every dollar that I get comes from colored people. To be selfish I would want them all to stay under any and all circumstances, but why should I attempt to deceive you when I know that they will not stay unless they get the things asked for. Do you know that Brazil is asking for several hundred thousand? France is looking in this direction for labor. The ships are now steaming South in search of labor. It has cost this Southland $1,000,000.00 a head for every man woman or child that has been lynched. There have been 500 persons to leave the South to every person lynched. Every 500 persons' labor is worth $1,000,000 a year, so it has cost the landowners $1,000,000 for every hanging. Just how long financially can you last I cannot say, but we do know when they have crossed the pond they are not producers any longer with us. Are you willing to lose your only financial hope? I have been in this city 25 years. I have no other home. I have no desire to live in any other city. I do not believe that a better people can be found to live with, so far as personal treatment is concerned. I could not be better treated. Many hundreds of us can vote under any law, but it is not looked on with great favor. I feel regardless of your party affiliation, I should be allowed in yurow party and allowed to vote for you if I so desire. Let us as a race have the opportunity to vote for the best man. For what you have done and what you are doing now, is a different thing. All persons of legal age and sound mind who have not lost their right to citizenship, by violating our laws, should vote. The old colored mamma, was seen getting Continued From Las Issue together her life time savings as she went about with tears in her eyes the beloved babe of the family pressed to her heart. She was asked why she wanted to go? For liberty? For liberty? My time is almost out but give me liberty. Grand mamma, are you hunting social equality? Nay, nay, I want my darling boy to have commercial equality. Mining equality. Mechanical equality. Agricultural equality. I feel as a lamb without a shearer. A flock without a herder. I would rather have freedom for my race than to own kingdoms. This is the key that will unlock the door and let prosperity continue. MEMBERS OF A.E.F. FORM PERMANENT ORGANIZATION By The Negro Associated Press Mewark, N. J., Nov. 3.—Colored men who served in the A. E. F. during the late war formed a permanent organization in the newly dedicated Roosevelt Memorial Temple last Thursday night, the principal address was delivered by Bishop G. W. Clinton of North Carolina, Mayor Gillen, Rabbi Solomon Foster and Rev. Sylvester Corrothers. "Two big tasks face me when I take the office," said Governor-elect Hardwick of Georgia recently. One is to handle the Negro woman vote and second to find a way to finance cotton." It is among immediate possibilities that the distinguished Georgia salesman will make a muddle of both tasks." Rev. E. W. Perry Addresses White Baptist Ministers. (Continued From Page One) to it shall the Gentiles seek, and His rest shall be glorious." Thus you see that Jesus was not racial, primarily, but universal. However if He lived in America today under these American laws that make one sixteenth Negro blood a whole Negro, He would be classed as a member of my race and forced to ride in a jim-crow car. But colored Baptists do not wish to class Him as a Negro, notwithstanding the fact that He had to flee to Africa for protection, when the members of your race sought to mob him through Herod. For three years the members of my race took good care of Him and sent Him back to you in good shape. The next news we heard of Him, the members of your race had Him down beating Him shamefully, and it was a member of my race that was compelled by love and svmpathy to help Him bear His load, Simon by name; the father of Rufus and Alexander. And that same spirit permeates the colored man's bosom to this good hour. Further, all genuine Baptists believe that God is no respector of person, and that out of one blood He made all families of earth to dwell on His earth. Colored Baptists believe that it is largely up to the white Baptists to change the sentiment in this country with reference to the colored man and they do not have to leave preaching the Gospel to do it. Whether you believe it or not, there is a spirit and a vehement determination on the part of the colored people all over this country to resent to the bitterest end the spirit and practice of lynching and mob violence in this country. I happen to be in a position to know whereof I speak, for I have traveled throughout the length and breadth of this country in the last 12 months, from the lakes to the gulf and from the Atlantic to Colorado. I have met quite a few of their local and national gatherings, and have touched their lives in general. I have found that the Negro in the North and the Negro in the South are taunting alike. If you want to know what the Negro is thinking about in the New England states, ask me what I am thinking about. for they are thinking about the same thing I am. The colored people are feeling very keenly the silence of the white pulpit on this lynching question and, the injustices heaped upon the members of my race. The only civilized country on the globe where such atrocities are allowed. We feel that the religion of Jesus is destined to regulate the affairs of the whole human race. Do you ask what the colored man wants? I will first tell you what he does not want. He does not want, under any circumstances what you so much dread—Social Equality, for the colord man who thinks, feels that this is a local matter and purely individual. I don't believe that there is a woman living my social equal, aside from Mrs. Perry. Living next door to a person does not make him your social equal. In other words, the Negro does not want to marry your daughters. The matter of fact is, he could not if he wanted to unless the girl agreed. He does not want to come into your parlors and socialize himself with your family. He is perfectly satisfied with the members of his own race, for you have made it possible for him to get any color or shade he desires without leaving his race. He does not want to dominate or rule this country, neither does he want to go ahead or behind you. He simply wants to go along with you. He is not anxious about worshiping at your shrines in your churches or taking a part in your parties and social gatherings. All he asks is to be treated and so regarded as an American citizen. He feels that he is no more hyphenated than you are. For you no longer refer to your race as Anglo-Saxon, but Americans. He feels that he has been here about as long as you have, and has done about as much for his freedom as you have. The matter of fact is, he has bought his liberty with the price of 250 years of hard and cruel labor from which he has received no renumeration. Aside from that, he has shed his blood freely on every battlefield to help you maintain four freedom. During this recent war there was a time when you did not know for what you were fighting, but the Negro knew all along that he was fighting for the American white man. Now he does not feel that after he has proven to you beyond any question for the last 300 years that he is your most trusted friend, both in war and in peace, he ought to be set free. He loves freedom just like you do. The fact is, he has been with you so long until it is natural for him to want everything you want. He has feelings like you, thinks like you, and has soul and body like you, and the same medicine that cures you cures him. It does seem hard to him that the foreigner, the Indian that he helped you to almost exterminate, the Mexican, the I. W. W., and the everything else can move about through this country, blow up your factories lead in strikes and incite race riots unmolested. He is accorded every privilege under the law to go where he pleases, stav as long as he pleases, but when it comes to the members of my race who have never faltered on failed, who have borne the burden and the heat of the day, they alone are circumscribed and segregated, annhilated and religated. He alone has a sign thrusted into his face saying "This far canst't thou come Mr. Negro and no further." I some time ask where is the conscience and soul of the American white man. Unless this sentiment is changed it will ultimately bring on serious trouble. Take for instance, the exodus of the Negro from the South to the North where more than a million have gone in the last several years. They are not leaving the South on account of low wages, butbad and slave conditions. He is going where he will at least be regarded as a man. The southern white man to my mind is making a serious mistake in allowing the Negro to leave dissatisfied with the way he is treated, for he will never return while Heaven is happy. He is saying that he rather freeze to death in the North than to be burned to death in the South. I am sure you are aware of the fact that five hundred million white people of the earth predominate over more than a billion colored people. The question that should concern you most is, "what will be the position of the American Negro if the colored races of the earth should unite to break this yoke of bondage as they eventually will do if conditions are not changed? I think the American white man has the greatest opportunity of the age to settle this coming catastrophe. In the first place America is the foremost country on the globe, and is so regarded, and the American Negro is so regarded as the most progressive and energetic race of color on the globe. What if the American white man and the American Negro got together on agreeable terms and the Negro is given absolute freedom as any other American. Then would the hawk and the dove set on the same limb, and the lion and the lamb I'd down together and the nations would learn war no more. I now come to the subject—How to Promote a good Understanding be- tween the Races." 1st, The white man must realize throughout the South when he meets a Negro on the streets or in the road, he has met another man. Surely God intended that man should be more intelligent than the lower animal, and even a white dog when he meets a black dog on the streets realizes he has met another dog, and that they both belong to the same species. 2nd, The Negro must realize and understand that he has a host of white friends in the South who are in sympathy with him. But this can only be known in proportion as the white man speaks out. 3rd. In the language of the late Booker T. Washington, "In all things purely social, we should remain separate as the fingers on the hand, but in all things that make for the good of the whole people we should be one as the hand." 4th. There should be a move started from this meeting to have the public press see its slandering and vilifying the colored man and holding him up as a public nuisance and menace to the commonwealth of this country. To my mind, the public press is largely responsible for this bad feeling that now exists between the races. Nothing good that the Negro does ever finds its way to the columns of the big dailies. He is ever advertised as a brute, I am here reminded of a piece of poetry which says: "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, until it does not behoove any of us to talk about the rest of us." 5th, A magnifying of the good in both races would eventually mean the annihilation of the bad in each race. We should talk more and with each other and less about the other. 6th, In order to understand each other better we should meet together oftener, for civic and economic righteousness. The Church should set the pace in this matter inatead of Governor Robertson." At the close of this address there was a vote of thanks extended to the sponsor, and seven invitations given him to preach to their congregations. It was also agreed that the white and colored ministers would meet together from time to time that a better understanding might me had between the races. NEGROES ON TEAM; GAME CANCELLED By The Negro Associated Press Lexington, Ky. Nov. 12—Transylvania canceled its game with Ohio, to be played at Athens. This was due to the protest made by coach James Park, of Transylvania, against the playing of Negroes by the Ohio institution. The latter refused to keep the players on the side lines, for which reason Transylvania refused to meet the team. MINISTER SAVES MAN FROM MOB By The Nero Associated Press Newport News, Va., Nov. 12.—The attempt of a mob of Negroes, to lynch Isadore Cohen, white, after his automobile had run over a Negro child was frustrated by R. H. Green, a Negro preacher, who fought off the white man's assailants long enough to let him escape in the car. Cohen is held without bond, while the child, a girl whose skull was fractured, cannot recover, hospital officials say. CITIZEN'S CONFERENCE ON NEGRO EDUCATION MEETS IN ATLANTA By The Negro Associated Press Washington, D. C., Nov. 13. A citizen's conference on Negro education has been called by Dr. P. P. Claxton, commissioner of education at Atlanta. Invitations have been sent to the governors and state superintendents of public instruction of all the southern states, to the presidents of Negro Industrial Schools, Colleges, and Universities, to influential business men and to leading men and women of the South who have shown a deep interest in improving education among 12,000,000 American Negroes. "The Southern States," says Dr. Claxton, "are spending many millions of dollars annually to improve Negro schools. The amount will no doubt be largely increased. It is important that this money should be used to the best advantage." Two sessions of the conference on Negro Education will be devoted to a discussion of the work, conditions and needs of colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts for Negroes in the 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. South. The discussions will be based on a report by Dr. Walton C. John, specialist in land grant college statistics for the United States Bureau of Education, who is now making a survey of these institutions. Dr. Claxton and his confees, both white and colored, will endeavor to arrive at a summary of conclusions which will make it possible for Negro education to make a distinctively forward movement. HOWARD UNIVERSITY AND MEDICAL SCHOOL UNITED Dr. Dr. Durkee Performed The Miracle of Uniting the Two By The Negro Associated Press Washington, D. G., Nov. 10.—A peaceful revolution has taken place at Howard University. After years of separation on the part of the Howard University Medical School and the University proper, the Medical School is at last back under the protecting wings of the trustees of the school. We have heard much during the last year or two of the dire result which would follow if the Trustees of the University would undertake to, control their own Medical School. President Thirkield had the time of his life in attempting to secure obedience and co-operation from some of the dignified officials of the Medical School. Students returning for the Fall Term of 1920-21 find that the Trustees have quietly put into effect the regulation which puts all of the administration of the Medical School under the protecting care of the administration. Dr. Durkee has reached out and performed the miracle which it was assumed could never be accomplished. Howard is now in line with all the modern Medical Schools and will grow into a wonderful institution under the administrative guidance of Dr. Durkee and the strong men he has called to aid him in his work at Howard. RACE CANDIDATES DEFEATED IN OHIO Henry Higgins Of Cincinnati, Only Successful Candidate By The Negro Associated Press Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 12. In the midst of the joy over the election of Senator Warren G. Harding there is gloom here and in Columbus, over the defeat of all our candidates for the legislature. Out of six candidates in the state, only one was elected, Henry Higgins of Cincinnati, Ohio. The defeated candidates are Capt. William R. Green, for the senate; Harry E. Davis and Samuel E. Woods for the house, Cleveland; Rev. G. L. Davis and Attorney Hughes of Columbus. It is the opinion of some that white women concentrated against these candidates because the race issue had been put forward by the Democrats. The Democrats, through the official Democratic state commitcandidates, because, they claimed their election would mean social equality. If there was fear that the so-called Beaty civil rights bill would be introduced, making all discrimination in public places a crime, they seems to be little hope for those who do not care for the bill to be introduced. The legislature is overwhelmingly Republican, and the colored voters of the state have sufficient influence, bill the easy to have determination to J. R. JOHNSTON S. S. JONES Mkt. 6745 Mkt. 6005 1048 N. Washington Avenue 1705 N. Topeka Avenue JOHNSTON & JONES Cement Contractors and Builders All Kinds of Concrete Work Guaranteed Wichita, Kansaa. MADAM LEE'S HAIR & SCALP TREATMENT Guaranteed to grow the Hair I am Treating the Hair and selling Hair Goods at— 1109 N. MOSLEY, and would be glad to have you call. Hours: 11 to 12 a. m. 2 to 5:30 p. m. Office Phone M 2999 Res. Phone 4246 DR. FRANK O'HARA MIELER If you don't get me at my office or home, call me at— MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE 'Phone Market 239 507 N. Ma'n St. Wichita, Kans. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. passed, it is declared. The defeat only has aroused all the Ohio voters to work all the harder for economic justice. Some persons are charging the Republican organizations in Cleveland and Columbus, with double crossing. It is stated that it is very strange that in the Republican unprecedented landslide, only the colored candidates were defeated on the legislative tickets. Cincinnati, which is known to be more prejudiced than any other city in Ohio, backed its candidates through the organization to success. It is difficult to believe, however, that the Cleveland organization, under Maurice Maschke, who always has been known to be 100 per cent fair, would double cross, with Councilman Thomas Fleming, and all other Cleveland leaders. Most anything is expected of the Columbus organization, as it has failed to stand the test on previous occasions. BUSINESS MEN PLAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By The Negro Associated Press Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 12.—The business and professional men of the city are anxious and ready to go ahead with the formation of a Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce is drawing up plans for the organization. The interest in such an organization follows a meeting held at which F. C. Sharon, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and John M. Guild, general secretary, spoke. The leaders of the new movement are Prof. J. R. E. Lee of Lincoln High School, L. C. Stewar; and R. Mosely. The latter is chairman of the committee. BRIDGEPORT HAS FIRST "FRAT" HOUSE By Negro Associated Press Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 12.—In honor of the openin gof the fraternity house on Main Street, the first of its kind to be erected in the state, more than 1,500 members of the colored fraternities throughout the state celebrated the occasion of the opening with a reception and dance held in the State Street Casino. MODERN HOSPITAL SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon 716 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-3 Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment Registered 1906 Olarine Hair and Scalp Treatment Registered 1906 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. BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING ```markdown ``` Cleaning, Altering, Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called or and Delivered ROBERT LOWE, Tailor. 912 E. 13th Street S. 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 signs, it is strictly a the Master by visiting ing the distressed C DISTRESSED 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 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: T ASSOCIATION Interstate Benevolent Assy and the church will Interstate Benevolent ($1.50). Charterly Dues, Fif-information write 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 Burlal 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. states of Kansas, and we wanted; Only those need apply. MORRIS, Columbia St, Helena, Ark. P. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law s in all Courts. Notary Public In Office. N. Mala St. 'Phone M. 3462 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. CARPENTER —AND— 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, Repairing or anything made of wood—Sed or Call— Res. 212 E. Pine Res. Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita, Kansas. When in Need, Stop At— VAN LEU'S STORE Z. E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A. MORRIS, Columbia St. He'ena, Ark. Helena, Ark. CARPENTER —AND— 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, Repairing or anything made of wood—Sed or Call— "The Tuskegee Man" Graduate Carpenter & Cabinet Maker. M. 6519J Phone M. 6519J Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas. When in Need, Stop At— VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, Assistant Barber. Phone M. 6132 WICHITA, KANSAS. Thousands are joining and why not you? Don't Forget to Call In 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. We also carry vaseline, mentholatum. Love Me talcum powder, Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adils hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Call in and see us. MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 609 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. PALACE BARBER SHOP ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 507 North Main Street, WICHITA· KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. ANYWHERE CUSTOMER LIBERTY HOTEL CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals At All Hours 'Phone Market 1527 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 treat ment. Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wnbash Ave. 'Phone Mkt. 3130, Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) 908 E. 13th Street 'Phone Mkt. 6132 IDEAL GROCERY Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J. W. THOMPSON. Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON. Proprietress. NILE QUEEN BUILDING STUDIO HOMES ROOMS TOILET NEEESSITES NILE QUEEN CORPORATION NILE QUEEN PRODUCTS Nile Queen Building—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 edgo 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 CHILDRENS' NURSERY. FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS 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. KNIGHT OF PYTHIA'S 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. BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY J. E. FARMER, C. C. J. D. JONES, M. of F. J. A. MARTIN, M. of Exc. IMPERIAL CO. NO. 1. A RACE GROCERY Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. all kinds. 'Phone Market 3304 WE DELIVER 'Phone Mkt. 3304, 609 N. Main St. J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourn- ing Knights in proper standing. EAST END BARBER SHOP Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing And Electric Massaging. FLEM FORT, Proprietor. 912 E.13th Street Wichita, Kans. 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. Lady Attendant. N. A. LEWIS, Manager 600 North Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS. MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY The Ready Place Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today. Phones: { Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug 1186 523 N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKING THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA. KANSAS. Just Call Market 83 JOHNSTON BROTHERS Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Always Right 1152 N. Mosley WHITE WAY CAFE 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 COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS Freeman L. Martin Claude L. Jones Res. 'Phone M. 5306 'phone D. 5306 MARTIN & JONES ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 535 N. Main Street Office 'Phone M. 7794 Office 'Phone: Mkt, 2099. Residence 'Phone Mkt, 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Office 'Phone: Residence 'Ph Mkt, 2099. Mkt, 1665 501 N. Water James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. LEAKE'S R. RALSTON Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER Grocery and Meats COMING! EXCELSIOR CLUB MINSTREL Friday Evening Nov. 26, 1920, AT L'OUVERTURE SCHOOL. THE NEGRO STAR IL. T. SIMS, D.C. ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY 1211 Wabash Avenue MEMBER OF NATIONAL M 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 pa any matter for publication.—Notify your paper. 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. God, who links more of the use of talents, than the color or previous conditions, pleks and awards according to his Divine Will; and all races have somees, who are towers of light for the encouragement of the others. We are now proud of a few in every walk of life. The Bird for Congress, out flew the Ayres with all his obstacles of past records and went out of the gun shot of all his markmen, and is now safe in the House of Congress. If Congressman Ayres, one of the most gentle, progressive and human uplifts in American, though in the wrong pen, could muke such a fair record until no one could refer to it as any reason that he might be defeated, but only afraid of that solid South of raging wolves, who line up against any republican movements that mean all men up and no man down; then Judge Bird in line with a power, that is a power for good, should at lease make every citizen of the Eighth District feel like they chose their friend in preference to their much loved friend. We hope only merit and ability will be the opellers of his acts. If kind remembrances have any in his conscience, let him think that it was forgiveness of many past unpleasant things for party sake that made him win and since he has, then he is the Congressman for all the people of the Eighth District on equal equity of the law; and now our business and destiny is in his hands for weal or woe for national consideration; his manhood is at take and our National benefits are at stake and the Bird must stop flying and stand for the interest of all. His Judgment must be based on the equal chance as citizens, then all will stand by him that he might continue to stand by all. SOCIETY AND PER Mrs. Leota Banks, was reported among that number of those indisposed, last Sunday; hers being a case of that very much dreaded Influenza. We hope she is improved; Mrs. Banks is one of those 'ever faithful.' Mr. Albert Burgess of Swift town, Mississippi is inquiring for one Mary McFall, a niece of his wife. When heard from last in 1914, she was living in Van Buren, Arkansas. INQUIRY is being made for one Mrs. Ann (Miller) Hunt who, when heard from last, was residing in Ft. Worth, Texas. She has a mother still living in Wichita, Kansas (Mrs. Bettle Wilson.) Any news of her to this paper will be very much appreciated. --- xxx ATTENTIONI Editor and Publisher Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS TELPHONE MARKET 3130 NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Managing Editor Assistant Editor NATION RATES: $ 1.50 90 50 20 June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at March 3, 1879. Sign name whether or not it is to be paper. We reserve the right to reject us at once, when you fail to receive President Eleanor Harding, like the Baptist principles teach, the majority rules and there is no hard feelings for the minority, only they must set to work to win them to a united effort; he is a man for all the people in all states, whether they voted for him or not and has sense enough to not attempt to get back at any person or state. Then nine cases out of ten, the reason any person doesn't like you, is because he doesn't know you and you stay away from him drawing on your imagination, but it is not so with him. The Texians are now making his stay a pleasure and he will bring from their midst their support and influence. He has a great heart, that will begin at once to touch or have touched ones, who stay the farthest from the teaching of a true republic, which should be built on Jesus Christ and righteousness. Every man stands equal in the Baptist Church and the principles seem to be in Senator Harding. He wants Texas to feel that he is their President just much as he is Ohio's. Let the people know and understand and harmony will be the next thing in Order. There remains in this state the most royal reverence for heroes, that exist anywhere in the world and there is always time for them to rerew that brave spirit of fight and victory. The Armistice Parade was well arranged and inspiring taking in the women and men from the Civil War to the World's War. The wound was not foisonable, but made to ride while comrades march like they use to do. Last night the town was alive with amusements entertainments and dances for the soldiers and their friends. Kansas will live as long as it is able to give honor to those, who put it up in the ranks of bravery and maintain its integrity. PERSONAL Mr. S. M. Wilson of Guthrie, Okla., was here Sunday, visiting his mother, Mrs. Bettie Wilson and brother Mr. W. W. Wilson; in company with his brother, called out and looked The Star plant over and left their subscription and expressed their entire satisfaction with the equipments. Miss La Verna Hall entertained with a reception last Wednesday afternoon for her visiting sister, Mrs. Bettie Mae Stevens. Mrs. Floyd Crouch will resume her old post of duty next week and wishes to see all of her patrons at the Beauty parlor at 609 1.2 N. Main St. Mrs Bettle Mae Hall Stevens of Dallas, Texas, is in the city visiting relatives. Parents, friends and relatives entertained the ex-soldiers, ```markdown ``` Nov. 11th at Masonic Hall in remembrance of Armistice Day. Miss B F. Ray was the dinner guest of Mrs. Floyd Crouch, Thursday afternoon. We were pleased to have Rev. A. E. Douglas, the pastor of St. Mary Baptist Church, to call on the 10th on business. He reports that his success is still onward and upward. Mr. W. H Parks was numbered with the business callers on the 10.h; he is originator and promoter of things at New Hope Baptist Church. Mr. I. C. Zachary spent from early Saturday morning until Monday evening, in Winfield, demonstrating his wonderful cleaner. He demonstrated Saturday in front of the Rexall Drug Store. Mrs. A. Hackley who was struck by an auto last Saturday, is confined to her bed. Mrs Fannie Grey, age 40 recently of Colorado Springs, Colo died at the home of her sister. Mrs. J. A. Martin, 837 N. Water St., Monday morning Nov. 1st. Mrs. Grey is survived by four children; William, Frank, Marion, Margret; two sisters Mrs. Nan Martin of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Ida Martin of Wichita. Fred and Robt. Marshall of Colorado Springs, Wm. Marshall of St Joe, Mo., nice and nephew, Mrs. Clyton Duley and mother-in-law, Mrs. E. Jarrett of Colorado Springs. Funeral services at the home of Mrs. Martin 2.30 Wednesday afternoon, burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mr. J. W. Wilson is convalescing from his shock in the street car accident a week ago. BLIND BOONE THE WONDER Those who attended the musical at the A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening witnessed a rare treat and are speaking high in praise of Blind Boone, the "world's wonder;" those who missed this time will never be able to realize what they missed this time until they do really see the piano performances of this man blind from infancy. They had quite an appreciative audience. Born Nov. 8'h, 1920 to Mr. and Mrs. S. L Rogers, Jr., of 1312 Indiana Avenue announce the arrival of the Stork at 8:10 o'clock leaving twin girls. They received the names given by their parents: Velma May and Thelma Lee Rogers; weights were 6 pounds and 51.2 respectively. Mother and daughters are doing nicely and the father is as happy as can be. The members of the G. L A. Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. C. Barnett. They will meet next week with Mrs. M. Reed. Mrs. A. Works who has been visiting in Anadarka, Okla., is at home again. Don't fail to hear Florence Cole Talbert, famous Lyric soprano at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Monday evening Nov. 15th. Mrs. J. S. Knuckles was a business caller of the week. Dr. P. M. Bell and Dr. F. O. Miller looked in on business during the week. Hon. H. I. Monroe of Topeka, made his first call to see us Saturday on business for the Con- vention. We were delighted to have Hon Mr. Monroe call. We had business transactions with the Rev. E. P. Geiger during the week. Call again Elder. Miss Faye Oliver was numbered among the business callers of Saturday last. At Your Service Now- MRS. ORA CARTER, CATERESS Service Recognized by the Best People to be the Best 901 N. Ohio Ave. Wichita, Kans. THE NEW HOPEBAPTIST CHURCH 416 Rock Island Ave., will be the scene of a GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. Dec. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Specially arranged program rendered each evening also Supper and Refreshments served. COMING SOON-The Jazz blues, a high class ladies' minst will be given at L'Overture School, Dec. 10 under auspices of City Federation of Woman's Club An evening of fun. Everyone, who loves fun will be found rishing to L'Ouvertu School the evening of Nov 20, to enjoy an evening with Excelsior Minstrel Club. They promise to entertain as never before. Now on Sale or CHRISTMAS PRESENTS "JUST THE THINGS" The Progress of the Race and The Dunbar Speaker Parents this is your time to inspire the chl dren. Send today Kansas City, Kansas (Conttinued From Page One) The Bible band was fine at six p.m. and a beautiful lesson was rendered. A nice program was rendered and it was enjoyed by all. Whenever you are in this city, visit our Bible band and see what is going on. All are welcome at anytime. The night sermon was preached by the pastor in charge. He did excellently well. He said many good things. Elder Wright will leave after the sermon next Sun ay night for Louisville, Ky., to attend the general assembly, which will convene Nov. 16 to 21. We hope to get Elder Wright back again for our pastor. The sick is doing very nicely at present. Oh yes, what about investing $5 000 or more in The Lambright Coal Co., which is a big coal co-operation for the Negro. In the future you will draw a dividend. It is worth while, so act now before you forget it. Write W. H. Lambright, the President, at 1620 N Third St. or W. C. Arch 709 New Jersey Ave. K. C. K. Are you interested in an Instant Gas Oil burner. Easy operated, cheaper than coal or wood or city gas. It simply burns gas off of the coal oil for particulars write W C. Arch, New Jersey Ave. He also keeps plenty Negro Stars on hand. Read The Negro Star and be wise. Prices are reasonable. Don't forget the Church of God is located at 337 Oakland Ave. All are welcome, come and let's reason together W. C. ARCH, 709 New Jersey Ave., K. C. K. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH It has been some time since hearing from us in the columns of The Star. We are pushing along very well and are glad to see our pastor Rev. M. C. Lewis at his post again last Sunday after an absence of ten days through southwestern and southern Kansas. He reports a very enjoyable trip. We are doing all we can under the advice and leader ship of Rev. Lewis to be ready. ```markdown ``` Class No. 1 resumed its usual financial lead last Sunday morning. A newly formed literary society was organized last Friday night. It takes the name of Citizen's Congress and will meet every Friday evening. Mr. Oscar Lamb was elected president and Miss Clara Winesberry secretary. The names of the other officers will appear later. Mr. Arthur Robinson one of our young men, prominent in Sunday School work, is again among us after an absence of several months. Stercoptocant - views showing a trip around the world will be given next Sundac evening in connection with the regular preaching service. St. Matthew C. M. E. Last Lord's Day was very well with us. Our Sabbath School at the usual hour was well attended. Every one present took much interest. At eleven o'clock our Pastor, Dr. H. H. Edmond took his morning text and delivered a noble sermon. In the evening at six thirty, we returned for the League services, which were very well attended, a lesson was had which was enjoyed by all. Several encouraging remarks were made by Rev. Edmond, Mr. A. Jackson and others. We immediately went into the evening services after the close of the League. The Rev. Sutters, visiting us, gave us a teaching from the Lord's Word, took his text at eight o'clock and held the congregation's attention for half an hour. The nature of the service was then changed at the close of this sermon to the communion, this being the 6rst Sunday. Fair contributions were taken at both services for which we thank all who participated and gave us aid. All are cordially invited to attend our services. Come and be with us if not one of us. Usual Board meeting was held Monday night and prayer meeting on Wednesday night. The Literary department of the League commences with an opening next Thursday, November 18. We are expecting you. A fine program and refreshments. The Rev, Dr. H II Edmond, pastor St. Matthew C. M. E. Church leaves Nov. 17th for Oklahoma to attend the Oklahoma Conferences to be in session there 15th and 20th. Help build up the North End. If you live in the North End, Make it more respectable to live in. If you live in Wichita, you wouldn't try to make Newton larger. If you carry everything from the North End and put no bing in it, look out. The point we have everything in the North End possible from barbars shops to newspaper and jb printing offices. This includes churches. We have everything nice, but let's make things better. The staple of life to the North End; St. Matthew C, M. E. Church, corner of Eleventh and Mosley Sts. Come and join us in making things right for God and the community. The Dr. H. H Edmond, P. C. Rajman H. Briley, Ch. Rep. Calvary Baptist At 9:30 a.m., Calvary opened her doors in a live Sunday School. Several new scholars and visitors put in their appearance with which increase, steadily coming, shows success and devotion to this training camp for the young minds for higher devotion to the cause as they grow. Don't miss this training department. 11:30 carried us into the auditorium; excellent song service by the choir thus prepared us for the in-gathering of the wonder- ful sermon administered by the papar, along with other helpful thoughts which he gave out for our general consideration in every day life. One addition to membership. The evening services began with the Junior B. Y. P. U., at 5:30 under the auspices of Mesdames Brown and Martin. The little folks are becoming more interested in their course of studies. Parents, see to your children entering the B Y. P. U. With Mrs. Carrie Anderson at the helm, at 6:30 the Senior B. Y. P. U., gathered, and interesting was the topic, discussed, "Saved by Grace." Thus being spiritually awakened during a full day of service for the Master, we entered into the preaching service, the last for the evening. The pastor, brim full and running over, poured out the word 'more in abundance' to his hearers. Three came into the fold to help foster His cause as believers of the report. The Lord's Suffer was administered and we went away rejoicing in the God of our salvation for such a glorious day of service. at every demand of all of our denominational work, beginning from the District of the Kaw Valley Association to the State Convention and the Western States and Territory Conventions including the National Baptist Convention of the U. S. A. Rev. Lewis left this week for Moline, Illinois, for a few days, we are a little pessimistic over his going so much at this time; we hope however that his trips do not mean good-bye to us in the near future, but we feel a little funny about it. God's will be done and not ours. All the auxiliaries:-B. Y. P. U presided over by Mrs. J. Estell, president, is taking higher spot lights in the field of activity. They pulled off a very successful entertainment. The Sunday school is also pushing on to the mark of success, under the leadership of Mr. E. A. Reed. Superintendent and Mr. G. E Williams, Assistant. The W. H. & F. M S.. is taking on new life, it is now being presided over by Mrs. Jennie Dibrell, the efficient president. It had a very successful meeting and program last Sunday. Revs. J. W. Webb and Brown delivered some very good sermons for us during the absence of the pastor. The Finance Committee of the church: Mrs G. E. Williams, Mrs. Fannie E. Ragsdale, Mrs. Lucy Sifeed, Mrs. Edulise Reed and Mrs. Bessie Thatcher, will pull off a big chicken and fish dinner Friday night at the First Baptist Church if the weather is not too inclement. The B Y. P. U, and the Sunday School is preparing for a splendid Xmas Tree. Fannie E. Ragsdale, Reporter. Leavenworth Notes. The Independent Baptist Church is engaged in a revival. Kev. Redd has been returned to the C. M. E Church. Kev. Scott instead of Rev. Owens has been returned to Bethel A. M E. Church The Sunflower Baptist Church is with out a pastor. The First Baptist Church will begin revival toward the close of the Independent meeting. 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