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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE 1 L.13 NO.34 BORN A SLAVE DIED WITH HONORS. By The Negro Associated Press KANE, PENNA., Dec. 17—Selpio Young, Negro, age 101, years, born in slavery in Virginia prior to the Civil War, died here after a brief illness. When the Civil War broke out Young joined the Union forces at Fredericksburg. He was made a servant to Lieutenant Wilkinson and later served General Thomas L. Kane in a similar capacity. General Kane brought Young to this section when hostilities closed. Young's estate, valued at $50,000 00 goes to his six children. Supreme Court of Arkansas Revers Lawlessness in Georgia Brings Action From The Courts. (By The Negro Associated Press.) ALBANY, GA., Dec., 17-Judge John R. Wilson of the Dougherty County Superior Court ordered the Grand Jury to investigate the recent reign of lawlessness in the eastern part of the county, where many Negro families have been driven from their homes and some individuals have been whipped Besides convening the Grand Jury to make a thorough investigation, Judge Wilson instructed Sheriff Tarver to summon as many deputies as might be needed to police the district so as to afford protection to the residents, white and black. He said he proposed to make it entirely safe for Negroes to return to their homes and to remain. The action of Judge Wilson is being commended. A TRIO OF NOTE. (By Associated Negro Press) WHEELING, W. VA., Dec., 17 The Johnson-Taylor-Johnson Trio is meeting with great success in their concert tour of this section of the country. The critics and the press are laud in their praises of this group of artists and the audiences have been large and enthusiastic. Marie Peeke-Johnson, dramatic soprano; George L. Johnson, Lyric Tenor; and T. Theodore Taylor, pianist are the members of the Trio. Negro College Women Meet In Wilberforce. (By The Negro Associated Press.) COLUMBUS, OHIO, Dec. 17.—The Delta Sigma Theta Sororoty will hold its annual convention at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio, December 29 to 30, inclusive. Enthusiastie and intense interest among the members and friends mark this approaching event. The growth of this organization of Negro college women seems almost incredible. In seven short years this Fraternity has created charters at nine representative American colleges, a charter of sorority. Its members now are counted by the scores and include many prominent and influential women among the honorary members. This sorority has been a great factor in the college life of Negro girls and portents to become an even greater influence and power in their lives at college after the good old college days. The chapter list reads as follows: Alpha chapter at Howard University; Delta chapter, University of Iowa; Epsilon chapter, Ohio State University; Zeta chapter University of Cincinnati; Eta chapter, University of Syracuse; and Theta chapter at Cornell University. Passes Its 100dth Birth And Still Blesses Others. (By The Negro Associated Press.) HAMPTON, VA., Dec. 17- St. Phillip's Church of New York, a Colored Episcopal church which recently celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of its corporation as a parish has given to Hampon Institute money for a prize, which will be awarded next spring to the member of the Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage—Give Them a Trial. Political Justice To, All. By The Negro Associated Press WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17 The resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on the opening day of the short session of Congress by Representative George Holden Tinkham of Massachusetts proposing to cut down the representation in the southern states in order to "do political justice to all the states in the Union, is of much interest to the Colored people throut the United States since such a resolution is a vital thrust at the flagrant violations of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States. In a statement with invective against the way, he declares, the Constitution has been defiled, Representative Tinkham threatens that if the House attempts to make a reapportionment under the 1920 census "Which is plainly unconstitutional by avoiding enforcement of the fourteenth amendments" he intends to appeal to the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of the election of the next House. He declares his determination to make it his first and principal duty in Congress to work for the "restoration of political equality and justice in the United States." Representative Tinkham explains that "under the Constitution representatives in Congress are apportioned every ten years in accordance with the population of the several states, but Congress is directed to reduce the representation of any state in proportion to the disfranchisement of any of its citizens. Negro Too Strong For That "Moon." CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Dec. 17 At the democratic conference in Nashville, Atty. Gen. Chamlee was one of the speakers. The Tennessee in reporting his remarks, published the following: "Atty. Gen. George W. Chamlee, of Hamilton, spoke as a high private in the rear rank and pledged the support of the men and women democrats of the Third district to the end that the republicans be driven from power. He was vigorous in his denunciation of the republicans and alleged mobilization of Negroes in Hamilton and in Chattanooga, and charged that the defeat of Congressman Moon was due to the heavy Negro vote. "Three "blackbird districts" destroyed Moon," was the way he phrased it. Characterizing the republican victory in the state and the Third district as a direct challenge to white supremacy in the the South, Mr. Chamlee intimated that the legislators might take it upon themselves to 'tighten up' the election laws so as to prevent a repetition of practices complained of." senior class who has the highest scholarship record. Dr. James E. Gregg, principal of Hampton Institute, made this public announcement at the time of the recent visit of Rev. Dr. Hutchins C. Bishop, rector of St. Phillip's Church, who spoke on "The Right Kind of Leadership." Dr. Bishop said:— "Any group of people must look for leadership to men of outstanding ability men—not only of intellectual requirements but men, also, versed in secular affairs—men of capacity for doing things that need to be done. I suppose there never was a time in the history of the world when men of this type were so much needed as they are today." To Benefit the Poor. By The Negro Associated Press FLINT, MICHIGAN, Dec. 17.—A complete division of Colored men were organized by Dr. J. L. Leach, a prominent physician of this city to take active part in the cities' United Charity Drive for $75,500.00 for the benefit of the poor. The drive was conducted by the Chamber of Commerce of which Dr. Leach and several other Colored men are prominent. WICHITA, KANSAS; FRIDAY, DEC.17, 1920 N. A. A. C. P. ANNOUNCES VICTORY IN ARKANSAS RIOT CASES N. A. A. C. P. ANNOUNCES VICTORY IN ARKANSAS RIOT CASES e Dicision of Lower Court In Case of Six Men Condemned to Die. The National Association for the reversing the decision of the lower Advancement of Colored People. 70 court held; courts condemning the men to death. 2. That the lower courts had erred This is the second reversal by the in refusing to hear evidence on a State Supreme Court of Arkansas in motion to set aside the regular panel these cases and announcement was of the jury. amde by James Weldon Johnson, Sec- Word comes from Arkansas that retary of the National Association the other six men whose death senor the Advancement of Colored Peo- tences the Supreme Court refused ple that the fight will be continued to review, will probably not be exe- in the courts until justice is had. cuted pending determination of the The Supreme Court of Arkansas in cases recently reversed. NOW. ISN'T THIS AWFUL? (By The Negro Associated Press.) BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 17—The citizens of Buffalo, have been shaken by the nucovering of a crime here, which has been hidden for 18 years. One of Buffalo's white attorneys went South and brought back a little Colored Girl, six years' old. She has lived in his family ever since. But that was 18 years ago. Last week a 24 year old Colored woman, none other than this former little girl ran away from her master, for it has developed that she was the servant of that family all these years, without pay. She has never been inside of a church or even spoken to a Colored person. She has been doing all of the work of the family of nine adults-washing, ironing, scrubbing, cooking, cleaning-without pay. When this child was 14 years old she was criminally assaulted by NEGRO MEDICAL STEPS NEGRO MEDICAL PROFESSION STEPS HIGHER. By The Negro Associated Press CHICAGO, ILL., Dec. 17—Dr. Wiliard Landry, a real hero of the war, has achieved several noted successes in surgery in this city since his return from Europe. He has met with LOOKING FORWARD ANNUAL NATION LOOKING FORWARD TO FORGE AHEAD. ANNUAL NATIONAL SURVEY. (By The Negro Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Dec. 17,—The Annual National Survey of The Associated Negro Press for 1920 discloses many important facts. Not the least of these is the disclosure that the group of Colored Americans have made greater economic advancement during 1920 than in any previous year. The awakened consciousness of American Negroes is crystalizing into concrete results that are being seen and felt in every section of the among all people, North and South, east and West, have steeled themselves with a surplus of "grim determination," to go forward contending for justice and freedom, fearing no consequences but failure, and seeing no results but success. The entire Race, forming practically one-ninth of the total population of the United States, realizes that "keeping everlastingly at it," is the price of success, and that whatever of contempt or prejudice for our strivings there may be, would be turned to praise were we co-equal economically, and not a minority. --- 1. That discrimination against the colored men, because Negroes are barred from the grand and petit juries trying them was in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and of the Civil Rights act of 1875: 2. That the lower courts had erred in refusing to hear evidence on a motion to set aside the regular panel of the jury. Word comes from Arkansas that the other six men whose death sentences the Supreme Court refused to review, will probably not be executed pending determination of the cases recently reversed. "some" white man, gave birth to a child in the Buffalo Poor House, but as soon as she was able was taken back to the home of her "slave master," and here she stayed until last week. Her "master" has invoked aid of the Chief of Police to get back his "slave." At the Christian Culture Congress of which Mrs. Mary B. Talbert is President, strong addresses were made and a contribution was taken up to give this girl. Mr. Cornelius Ford, one of Buffalo's prominent citizens has done the detective work and it is reported that the Douglass Club, Phillis Wheatly and Culture Congress will go to the courts in behalf of the girl, and try to secure not only her wages for these enforced years, but hope to make this lawyer suffer the full penalty of the law, according to the Amendments to the Constitution. AL PROFESSION HIGHER. special success in four Caesarian operations that have reflected great credit on Dr. Landry in particular and on the Negro medical profession in general. Before the war he was a prominent practitioner in the city of New Orleans: ARD TO FORGE AHEAD. ONAL SURVEY. The "Race Problem," as such, is not by any means confined to one section. North, South, East and West have their "Race Problems." During 1920 the South, where the greatest number of our group live, has made indisputable progress in the direction of education and certain phases of law enforcement. In the Central North, and particularly in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, the problem of Race Adjustment has been noticeably acute in some instances, yet there has always been a disposition of certain people among both whites and blacks to find a sensible way out. In the East there is a keen sense of duty and obligation that speaks 'well for future plans and results. In the far East, the Japanese "Race Problems" that differing in some essentials from our problem, has some points in common, and because the Japanese are "Colored people," affords an interesting comparison. Health of The People. Statistics for the year disclose the 112. 112. 112. Bacall Morehouse Holds its Own. ATLANTA, GA., Dec. 17. Among the strong "grid" teams of the 1920 foot-ball colleges, Morehouse College has figured conspicuously. Fighting from beginning to end of every one of its six scheduled games, the plucky little Atlanta college undisputably won the championship of the South and proved itself to be stronger than most of the Colored colleges of the East. Paine college of Augusta, Ga., was not to withstand the aerial attack of the Morehouse "Tigers" eleven and fell a victim to the count, 21-0. The Augusta aggregation, however, held the Atlantans to a scoreless tie in the first half. Morris Brown College was unable to do more than prevent Morehouse from piling up a score larger than 21-0. For the third game of the season the much heralded Fisk eleven jourreved to Atlanta and after valiantly fought battle, went home with the short end of a 24-13 score. The Tennessee could not withstand the withering, wearing attack of the Morehouse forwards. Virginia Union University of Richmond, Va, was the only team capable of registering a victory over the "Tigers"—much scarred after their battle with Fisk, the captain, both ends, and a halfback nursing injuries on the side-lines. The Richmond team, however, hung a 7-0 defeat on Morehouse after three scoreless periods. Morehouse was at least four touchdowns better than her arch rivals Atlanta University. The score, 24-14, does not show decisively Morehouse proves herself the victor. The Thanksgiving classic played with Knoxville College at Knoxville, did little other than crown a series of Morehouse victories. Even on their own field, the Tennesseeees were unable to check the avalanche of scores that snowed them under to the tune of 28-0 and sent the "Tigers" back to Atlanta with the prize football tow. The individual skill of several of the Morehouse players contributed no mean amount to the superior brand of football displayed by the "Tiger" eleven. At right end, Caesar Gayles was a tower of strength both in cutting off dangerous runs of the opponents and in handling his own team runs" passes. His long At center, Harris was almost impassable. He clearly outplayed all his opponents with his uncanny ability to solve the opponents' plays and to break up forward passes. C. Kelley at quarter, Perkins at right half, Lipstickb at guard, and Pickett at left end also deserve mention. fact that our group has been free from disease and enjoys better health than ever before. Through various agencies, military instruction and advice carefully given, have noticeably, improved health conditions. Physical culture societies, athletic societies, medical societies and societies of nurses, together with a larger co-operation by city, county, state and nation in improving health conditions, have been of tremendous importance. Municipalities are seeing the special advantage of appointing Colored visiting nurses, and district physicians. Former soldiers have helped to increase the health standard by giving the folks "back home" the benefit of their army sanitary experience. In The Matter of Religion. "Naturally a religious people," is no less true than it ever was, however there is a new sense of religion manifesting itself among Colored people generally. Emotional religion is unquestionably passing away. The great majority of Colored Americans have a high regard for the Christian faith, and yet there has developed a well-defined strain of cynicism have a high regard for the cause of the manner in which so many people among the whites "practice their religion." All religious illustrations are increasing the demands for an efficient ministry, and congregations have a commendable desire to give ministers better salaries. PRICE, FIVE CENTS A USEFUL MAN PASSES AWAY. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17, John C. Dancy, former Recorder of the district, passed away at his home, 2139 L Street, Sunday, December 5. Mr. Dancy had a remarkable church and political career. He was born in Tarboro, N. C., May 8, attending school there, and teaching while working at the printer's trade. Throughout the A. M. E. Zion church connection he was known as the greatest layman. In 1879 he went abroad as delegate to the right worthy grand lodge of Good Templars. While in England he attended the ecumenical conference and returned to preside at a similar conference in Toronto, the only Colored layman so honored. He edited The Star of Zion. Fortifying for Another Sason. (By The Negro Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17 Coach Horrison of Howard University is perfecting plans for another championship eleven next season. None of this years eleven will be lost by graduation. Emason (Duke) Fuller was elected captain for 1921. Those presented with the varsity II and who will return to squad for next season are George (Fido) Williams, l. e., Duke Fuller, l. t.; Dennis Smith, guard; Doneghy, Paye, backfield men of the first eleven. Long, Jackson, Bajlor, Holton, Crawford, Camper, Gardianer, line men; Keane, Perry, Contee, Downing, backfield men all of the second team. Sewell, Johnson, Woods, Haines, Melton, F. Williams, Linemen, 9; Hardwick and Melson, backfield men of the third team and subs Richardson, Fitzgerald, Bledsoe, Parnell, Houser and Blockmen. With the season just closed proving that Blue and White squad had one of the most formidable teams in its history, the students and alumni of the University are looking forward to another championship next season, specially with the material that is available. This year has been the greatest in the history of Howard both in number of games won and financially. Much credit is due Honorable Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of the institution who is responsible for America's greatest society event. Negro Soldiers' Memorial Building. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17 A delegation of Colored men appointed by the governors of the various states conferred on Thursday, Dec. 9, with Representative L. C. Dyer, of Missouri, author of the bill providing for the erection of a memorial building in Washington, in honor of the Negro soldiers and sailor, who participated in all the wars of the country. It is expected that as result of this conference plans will be effected looking to the early erection of the proposed memorial building. The Number Increases. (By The Negro Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17, The Negro population of Mobile, Ala. was announced by the Census Bureau as 21,895, an increase of 1,120 or 5 per cent. The White population was given as 56,896, an increase of 8,132 or 283 per cent. Chinese, Indians and others numbered 15. The people of our group have shown a tremendous interest in other groups that are having their "problems" to solve. Notably among these are the Japanese, Jews and Irish. The Japanese race has a warm and cordial sympathizer. Because of the political arrogance of the Irish cause except from the broad humanitarian viewpoint. It is recognized that in many respects England has been fairer to her Colored people (Continued on fourth page.) . . . . . . The American Red Cross, by its Congressional charter, is officially designated: * To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies in time of war, in accordance with the conventions of Geneva. To act in matters of voluntary relief and as a medium of communication between the Amercan people and their Army and Navy. To continue and carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace and to apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods and other great calamities. 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In such a case a person trained in First Aid is invaluable not only to the individual, but through him to the community in which he lives. There is perhaps no way of never taining the number of deaths or serious disabilities which result from lack of proper safeguards or prompt emergency treatment. It is safe to assert they number thousands daily. There can be no doubt that the application of First Aid methods to each case would immeasurably tighten the country's toll of suffering and death. The dissemination of First Aid training and information has already produced a far-reaching and beneficial influence in the prevention of accidents on railroads, in mines and in great industrial concerns. The benefit of a widespread knowledge of First Aid in the event of a great disaster, such as a train wreck, an explosion, an earthquake, etc., is obvious. Laymen who have had First Aid training can render efficient assistance. Many lives may depend upon such emergency care. Red Cross First Aid work includes (1) the formation and conduct, through Red Cross chapters, of classes for instruction in accident prevention and First Aid to the injured among men and women in all communities and in every industry; (2) the introduction of courses of instruction in high schools and colleges. The Red Cross is prepared to supply First Aid books and equipment at reasonable prices. Every person in this country able to do so should, in his own interest, receive Red Cross First Aid instruction Information about the course and instruction classes may be held at the nearest chapter headquarters. RED CROSS EXTENDS RELIEF TO POLAND More than $500,000 has been spent by the American Red Cross in aiding the stricken people of Poland. The organization has nursed the sick, fed the starving, clothed the naked, sheltered the homeless, schooled the children and cared for the orphans there. It has conducted a relentless fight against typhus, cholera and other terrible diseases. So today millions of men and women in that resurrected nation speak in grateful appreciation of "The Greatest Mother in the World." Nearly 200 American Red Cross workers are now engaged in relief activities in Poland. Your large relief bases are in operation and eleven mobile units are in the field. During the last twelve months this organization was largely instrumental in the re-establishment of a million refugees at a cost for general relief of more than $1,000,000. Last winter one-half million war orphans were added materially, and since then a series of large orphanages have been established to give them permanent care. But for American Red Cross aid, of officials of Poland declared recently, millions of people in that country would have perished of disease, exposure or starvation the last eighteen months. And the work there must be kept up for another year. + Clyde H. Tavenner, other, and after having come in contact with all classes of the people. I found, however, that the viewpoint of Americans in the Philippines, and Americans in the United States, on the subject of independence, is not the same. The attitude of the American government, and the great mass of the people of the United States, is to consider the Philippine question from the unclefied viewpoint of what is best for the Filipino people. Ninety-five per cent of the opposition to independence emanates from American investors in the islands who are quite naturally more interested in the size of their dividends than the freedom of an alien people. The unfortunate feature of the situation is that the opponents of independence, in order to convince the people of the United States that the Filipinos should not be granted their independence, find it necessary to lied an entire race. To tell a sensitive Christian people that they shall not have their promised independence because they are not fit for it will in the end prove a mistaken policy. It will only make their demand for independence the stronger. At the present time, however, the masses of the Filipino people still have absolute confidence in the good faith of America. Their loyalty and gratitude to Uncle Sum has not yet been impaired by the misrepresentations of the retentionists. Their leaders are intelligent enough to distinguish between those Americans who oppose their aspirations to independence for purely selfish reasons, and the great mass of the American people whom they know desire this government to do by the Filipinos only that which is just and right. In this connection, it is interesting to review the development of the present friendly relationship between the Filipino and American peoples. Previous to 1910 the Philippine American relationship is declared to have been not of the best. But with the passage in that year of the Jones law by practically both the Republican and Democratic memberships of Congress, a better feeling developed. This "better feeling" has now grown into a very strong bond of sympathy and affection. The happy attitude of the Filipino people toward America is due not principally to the fact that Americans have shown the Filipinos how to make their country a better place to live in; not principally to the fact we have superintended the implanting in the Philippines of one of the finest educational systems in the world; nor to the building of high class roads, bridges and public works—but is due [By The Negro Associated Press.] CHICAGO, ILL., Dec. Detective Sergeant Sidney Williams is now numbered among the heroes of the local police department. Stunned by a blow on the head by a blackjack in the hands of a desperate criminal. Williams overcame three hold-up Negro bandits last Friday night, billing one and assisting in the capture of the two companions of the slain bandit. The affray was started in a restaurant at 2812 South Deanborn St. in the heart of one of the "dark" sections on the south side. Williams entered the place and recognizing the three bandits as members of a desperate gang of pickpockets and automobile bandits, who have been making life miserable for south silvers in general during the past few weeks, he began searching the men for concealed weapons when he was struck on the head with a blackjack by one of the men. In a fight which followed Williams Holland, who appeared to be the lead er of the gang, was shot and killed by officer Williams. After a desperate struggle in the course of which the restaurant was wrecked, the men were overpowered and placed under arrest. Williams, who is a Negro, has come in for much praise from citizens and public alike. Holland, the man killed, is known to have been the leader of a "black and tan" gang of thieves and burglars who have been terrorizing certain sections in the city by their daring depredations. The police have been baffled in their en- Declares Filipinos All Want Independence Former Illinois Congressman, Back From Philippines, Gives Interesting Views on Island Affairs. By FORMER CONGRESSMAN CLYDE H. TAVENNER. The 10,000 (000) inhabitants of the Philippines are practically unanimous in their desire for independence. principally to the fact that in the Jones law America gave the Filipino her word of honor that as soon as a stable government could be established we would withdraw our sovereignty from the Philippine Islands. It might, at first thought, seem 1 This is the strongest impression that I have brought back with me after touring the islands from one end to the other, and after having come in A Hero in the Cause. principally to the fact that in the Jones law American gave the Filipino her word of honor that as soon as a stable government could be established we would withdraw our sovereignty from the Philippine Islands. It might, at first thought, seem strange that in their sincere appreciation of all that we have done for them the Filipino people should place most emphasis on the promise to grunt them their independence. For it cannot be successfully denied that on the whole the United States has treated the Filipino people better than any nation ever treated a dependent alien people in all the days since the curtain rose on the dawn of civilization. If we do not spoil it, it is a record that we can be proud of. But it really isn't so strange that the Filipino should love us more for our promise to give them sovereignty over themselves than for our other good works, for which, after all, our side of army and navy expenditures, the Filipinos have been taxed, and properly so, for every cent of the cost if we but reverse the situation, and place ourselves in the shoes of the Filipinos, which cannot be said to be an unfair way of getting at the other fellow's viewpoint, we shall see that it is not strange. Suppose that Great Britain or any other power that you can think of by referring to your geography or history, should impose its sovereignty upon us against our will and then give us an infinitely better government than we now enjoy. Could any such foreign power ever succeed in concluding us that it had our welfare more at heart than we have ourselves. But to return to my story, the Filipinos heartily thanked us for the Jones law, considering it a sort of a covenant between the Filipino and American peoples, and immediately applied themselves to the task of setting up the prescribed stable government. And they set it up. It is in the Philippines now. America's own representative in the islands, the governor general, officially reports it is there, and recommends that since the Filipinos have earnestly fulfilled their part of the agreement, America should be as prompt in carrying out its part of the contract. So that, in a few words, it is not the Philippines that now are on trial, but the United States. There is but one answer. America will carry out its agreement. 'And since we are going to do it, we cannot afford to quibble and split hairs and facilitate until our tardiness robs us of half the glory of our achievement. Let us act with a promptness and willingness really worthy of America. And when the people of the United States set up the Philippine Republic as the first Christian democracy of the Far East, they will be building a monument to themselves that will stand throughout eternity. On that day the beacon light of hope, humanity and justice will flash around the world. Such an example by America will accomplish more for the weak and struggling peoples of the earth than the four world war, with all its cost in life and treasure. deavors to apprehend the men. Williams was one of a special detail placed on their trail. He had received information which pointed to Holland and the men who were with him at the time the brave officer entered the storesaid restaurant. Charges have been filed against the proprietor of the restaurant that declare the place is a resort for criminals. The police say that they will cause the closing of the place. In the meantime Officer Williams has put himself in line for early promotion. The Wrong Doctor For Any Country. (By The Negro Associated Press.) MACON, GA., Dec., 17—Following the disinterment at Vienna, Dooly county, too of the body of Henry Mitchell, a former soldier, who died on Dec. 31, 1910, Dr. M. Clarence Mitchell, of this city and uncle of the deceased, was arrested on a charge of murder. The investigation which resulted in the arrest of the physician was directed by federal investigators from the bureau of war risk insurance. The state charges that the physician poisoned his nephew to obtain $10,000.00 government insurance and $14,000.00 in private companies. Mitchell was convicted last week in Macon County court on a charge of having forged the name of a white physician to a policy issued on his nephew's life. He was at liberty on $5,000.00 bail. The viscera of the dead man has sent to a chemist in Atlanta for examination. Our Job Department We are prepared to take care of all kinds of JOB PRINTING---Prompt Deliveries and Quality Work Guaranteed. 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Dr. Thomas presented to Prince Hall Lodge a precious memento from the grave of our ancestor and first master Prince Hall of Boston, the founder and father of all legitimate masonry among Negroes of America. Dr. Thomas was a member of Exemption Board No. 2 of Chicago, during the recent conflict of the United States in the World's War, also served with the Eighth Illinois Infantry on the borders of Texas and Mexico in 1916. Dr. Thomas will hold the distinction of being the first on record, of Color, to have received this honor. Omega Psi Phi. By The Negro Associated Press ATLANTA, GA., Dec. 17.-The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will hold its ninth annual convention at the seat of the Delta Chapter, Meharry Medical College and Flask University, Nashville, Tenn., from December, 27, to the 30th, Inclusive. There will be two executive sessions daily and every night of the convention, save the opening night, will be devoted to social activities. On the night of December 27, there will be an open session, at which time Dr. Carter Woodson, Editor of the Journal of Negro History and Research, and Dean of W. Va. Collegiate University, will deliver the principal address. Among other speakers will be Hon. J. C. Napier and Dr. E. E. Just, noted scientiest, and one of the founders of the fraternity, Also Dr. E. V. Roman of Nashville, distinguished physician and noted orator and Active Elected member of the fraternity will address the assemblage over the deliberations of the convention. Representatives will assemble from as far West as the University of California, from the East, Harvard and Yale, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University and Howard University, Washington, D. C., where the fraternity was founded as the first Greek letter fraternity to have been established in a Negro institution of Learning; the most noted institutions of the Middle West, including the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the leading institutions of the South in which this fraternity was first of its kind to establish subordinate chapters, will send delegates. --- Invitations, Envelopes, Blanks, Labels, Letter Heads, Blotters, Receipts, Statements, Pamphlets, Books, Etc. With a MODEL 14 LINOTYPE, equipped with 3 magazines and 2 Auxiliaries, enabling one to produce seven different faces and 4 sizes directly from the keyboard, we put the same thought into LINOTYPE COMPOSITION that is put into hand composition. Therefore we are prepared to handle a large range of work, quality, style and workmanship. high-class. JORDAN&CARTER Taiwan Makers of Fine Hand for Ladies and "Give Us a Trial 535 N. Main WICHITA, For Dressmaking; MRS. M. E. Dress Neat Work and Perfect Men's Shirts A Trial is Satisfaction 1446 N. Washington Avenue Fresh Milk, Butter AT ALL FURNISHED BY LEO. FRAM FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING Tailors of Fine Hand Tailored Garn for Ladies and Gentlemen. Give Us a Trial Order Now! 535 N. Main Street WHITA, KANSAS Dressmaking; See— MRS. M. E. ROBINSON Dressmaker Work and Perfect Fitting Guar- Men's Shirts a Specialty A Trial is all I Ask Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Avenue Wichita Milk, Butter Milk and ALL HOURS LED BY LEO. FRAME'S DAIRY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS H 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 1416 N. Washington Avenue Wichita, Kans. FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS HOUSES: Makin Eye Drug & Grocery Co. Patton & Reed Grocery Liberty Cafe. White Way Cafe. Wheatley Grocery. Bud Walker Grocery. Johnston Bros. Grocery. Dixon Cafe. Nolan Grocery. R. Ralston Grocery Nelson & Gibson and Dunn No. 3. If your Grocer does not handle our Product Call Rural 16F12. At Your Service Now MRS. ORA CARTER, CATERERS Service Recognized by the Best People to be the Best 'Phone D. 2285 W. 901 N Ohio Ave. Wichita, Kans. MADAM LEES HAIR & SCALP TREATMENT Guaranteed to grow the Hair I am Treating the Hair and selling Hair Goods at— Office Phone M 2999 Res. Phone 4246 Hours:11 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5:30 p.m. DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER If you don't get me at my office or home, call me at— MAKIN BYE DRUG STORE 'Phone Market 239 507 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. --- MILKS and Tailored Garments, and Gentlemen. Special Order Now." A Street KANSAS See— ROBINSON maker act Fitting Guaranteed. is a Specialty all I Ask Guaranteed ue Wichita, Kansas. For Milk and Cream HOURS ME'S DAIRY ING BUSINESS HOUSES: Patton & Reed Grocery Co. White Way Cafe. Bud Walker Grocery. Dixon Cafe. R. Ralston Grocery. and Dunn No. 3. 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, Kansas. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS "JUST THE THINGS" Crogman's New Progress $2 90. The Dunbar Speaker and Entertainer. $2 60. Dunbar's Full Works and Life $2 10 Parents this is your time to inspire the children. Send today Egt B. H. NEELY. 1242 Blaine Ave. Wichita Kans. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. --- --- 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 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. Cleaning Altering Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called or and Delivered Delivered 908 E. 13th Street Phone Mkt. 6132 ROBERT LOWE, IDEAL GROCERY 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 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 bail 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. Z E. McGEE, 1122 Poplar St., E A. MORRIS, Columbia St. Helena, 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—See or Call— "The Tuskegee Man" Graduate Carpenter & Cabinet Maker. M. 6519J Phone M. 6519J Res. 212 E. Pine Rea. '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. --- MODERN HOSPITAL BARBERING & MERCHANT TAILORING Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX,. Assistant Barber. Phone M. 6132 ROBERT LOWE, Tailor. Don't Forget to Call In 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, Mavls talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Elite and Adis hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Cell in and see us. ```markdown ``` PALACE BARBER SHOP P 507 North Main Street. WICHITA- KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. 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 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) 908 E. 13th Street T! Confectionery, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks School Supplies and Lunches. Low Prices J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA. KANSAS. NILE QUEEN BUILDING THE HOME OF EXUSITE TOILET NECESSITIES NILE QUEEN CO. EXHIBITION WITHIN THE BEST OF 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 Nilo 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 Nilo 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. WHICHIS OF PYRUS 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. J. D. JONES, M. of F. J. A. MARTIN, M. of Exc. IMPERIAL CO. NO. 1, K. of P., meets 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month. J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. 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. 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 WHITE WAY CAFE WHITE WAY CAFE HORTENSE BRADFORD. Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 P. 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 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 WICHITA — — KANSAS Office 'Phone: Mkt. 2999. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA — — KANSAS. LEAKE'S R. BALSTON LEAKE'S R. RALSTON Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Residence 526 N. Water St. 'PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER Grocery and Meats THE NEGRO STAR II. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY 1241 Wabash Avenue MEMBER OF NATIONAL WM. C. DUNGY W. S. MOORE SUBSCRIBE One Year Six Months Three Months One Month Entered as second-class matter Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of 1876 The writer of any article must published. Write on one side of any matter for publication.—Notify your paper. ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KA 12th Avenue TELEPHONE NUMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCI UNGY MORE SUBSCRIPTION RATES: It was second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the passes, under the Act of March 3, 1879. After of any article must sign name whether or Write on one side of paper. We reserve the for publication.—Notify us at once, when you ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION One Year $ 1.50 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 reflect any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. IT IS YOUR FRIENDS YOU WANT. We are thinking it is best to look for our friends in both races than to keep stoning our enemies. It makes a good dog bad and a bad dog bite, and it will make a chance against us in the future. Be straight, and kind waiting with a helping hand for all, and you will not lose your reward. Nobody nor thing that fights all the time will get anything in the future, but a beating. We are thinking it is best to lo keep stoning our enemies. It makes it will make a chance against us in ing with a helping hand for all, and nor thing that fights all the time beating. thinking it is best to look for our friends in both our enemies. It makes a good dog bad and a be a chance against us in the future. Be straight helping hand for all, and you will not lose your that fights all the time will get anything in the JUSTICE FINALLY GOT A HEARING. We are proud of the fact that the six condemned Negroes are given another chance in Arkansas. We see that the Supreme Court thinks they only had a mock trial and the constitutional fourteenth amendment was not carried out and many reasons to justify a reversal of the decision. We had wondered had sense of right been so null that even the Supreme Judge had no conscience of it and would they sit calmly and let those men be murdered by the mock of the law, but they did not and may God bless them. There still remains hope for the Negro man in Arkansas. We thought again, if these men were murdered in this way it was time for every Negro to move to safer grounds, where there would be justice and equity among the classes if not among the masses. Let us thank God for this victory and keep on praying. He will move and no man can hinder. We are proud of the fact that the other chance in Arkansas. We see that had a mock trial and the constitution ried out and many reasons to justify wondered had sens of right been no conscience of it and would they be by the mock of the law, but they still remains hope for the Negro men these men were murdered in this war to safer grounds, where there would if not among the masses. Let us praying, He will move and no man uproud of the fact that the six condemned Negroes in Arkansas. We see that the Supreme Court put trial and the constitutional fourteenth amendment, and many reasons to justify a reversal of the deed and senses of right been so null that even the Supreme of it and would they sit calmly and let those men of the law, but they did not and may God bless us hope for the Negro man in Arkansas. We the were murdered in this way it was time for every bounds, where there would be justice and equity amending the masses. Let us thank God for this victor we will move and no man can hinder. HAVE YOU THOUGHT ON THEM? To call your attention lest you forget. The People's Undertaking Company has left at all the Negro grocery stores a neat souvenir matchpocket for the wall, ask for one while buying your groceries as we know that is where you are trading, because the love for your race would constrain you to do that even at a little sacrifice and your prompt payments will soon have him so he can furnish you with anything that you need in his line. But, if you are too mean to patronize them, will you be good enough when you come to die to let the Negro Undertaker have the first chance to save you some on the funeral expenses, so get one of these souvenirs and you will have a convenient reminder, that your race is doing real business for the dead as well as for the living. With the population of our race in this city, we see no nerd of five doctors and one dentist having time to stop to eat or sleep, in fact every Negro enterprise should grow by leaps and bounds. To patronize your race enterprises is to protect self in the future. To call your attention lest you pany, has left at all the Negro good for the wall, ask for one while buy where you are trading, because the to do that even at a little sacrifice and him so he can furnish you with any you are too mean to patronize them, to die to lot the Negro Undertaker on the funeral expenses, so get one convenient reminder, that your race well as for the living. With the poor no nerd of five doctors and one dentist in fact every Negro enterprise should tronize your race enterprises is to put Well, the women had their mind complete success in Dollars and Cents in any way. They are fostering a they say "V'g Will" they mean just to pull back. They want your help. We know our Race women are p C. A., to start and get behind the on the city, we feel that the women of the out of the plans than the men. We they are not enviously strong enough and the Cause that is greater the harmonize and bring things to pass they take on the Wichita Phillis WI for the helpless children of our Haws done something to help them succeed must I do?" So we feel so grateful who are so mindful of the Rasa's need us get ready to put over anything the Mrs. R. M. Piatt and thank her for the self to stand by these good women, leen the asset to cause many of them cause freely. God will work on the everything in common, according to the Christian life; and until Christians can the rich man to enter the Kingdom of where we can fall in line on the plan Your attention lest you forget, The People's Unite, lift at all the Negro grocery stores a neat souvenir, ask for one while buying your groceries as we are trading, because the love for your race would seem at a little sacrifice and your prompt payments can furnish you with anything that you need in his mean to patronise them, will you be good enough to the Negro Undertaker have the first chance to real expenses, so get one of these souvenirs and your reminder, that your race is doing real business for the living. With the population of our race in all doctors and one dentist having time to stop by Negro enterprise should grow by leaps and by race enterprises is to protect self in the future. The women had their minstrel for the Children's Access in Dollars and Cents. They are thankking They are fostering a great Cause. They are Will," they mean just that and you just as They want your help and advice, so fall in love our Race women are proud of the plans by the act and get behind the organization on a Colored feel that the women of this city will fall in line as than the men. We know from the past of the enormously strong enough to use a "Hammer" case that is greater than any one of the people and bring things to pass. Have you noticed that the Wichita Philis Wheatly Hore means a pooress children of our Race? If you are a woman and help them succeed, fall in line today, and so we feel so grateful to the White Y. W. O. mindful of the Rage's needs. While they are thin to put over anything that means "forward and heart and thank her for the effort and thought, and by these good women. We are not a rich race it to cause many of them to be rich and we will God will work on their pocket-books and we are common, according to His Word, as this is on and until Christians can get to this point, it will to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Patiently do fall in line on the plan to have a great Branch of Well, the women had their minstrel for the Children's Home and had complete success in Dollars and Cents. They are thanking all who helped in any way. They are fostering a great Cause. They are workers, when they say "V's Will," they mean just that and you just as well go on as to pull back. They want your help and advice, so fall in lino. We know our Race women are proud of the plans by the White Y. W. C. A., to start and get behind the organization on a Colored Y. W. C. A., in the city, we feel that the women of this city will fall in line and make more out of the plans than the men. We know from the past of their work, and they are not enviously strong enough to use a "Hammer" on each other, and the Cause that is greater than any die of the persons. They harmonize and bring things to pass. Have you noticed that every round they take on the Wichita Phillis Wheatly Home means a permanent place for the helpless children of our Race? If you are a woman and have not done something to help them succeed, fall in line today, and ask: "What must I do?" So we feel so grateful to the White Y. W. C. A. Workers, who are so mindful of the Race's needs. While they are thinking of us let us get ready to put over anything that means "forward and upward." Call Mrs. R. M. Piatt and thank her for the effort and thought, and pledge yourself to stand by these good women. We are not a rich race, but we have leen the asset to cause many of them to be rich and we will divide with the cause freely. God will work on their pocket-books and we will still have everything in common, according to His Word, as this is only the way of Christian life; and until Christians can get to this point, it will be hard for the rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Patiently do we wait tosee, where we can fall in line on the plan to have a great Branch of the Y.W.C.A. IT IS YOUR "Y"-A GIFT FROM A FRIEND. The evidence of a Christian is his life and works and when we see what the White Branch of the Y. M. C. A., is doing for the young man of this city, we are compelled to conclude that there are some Christians, whose vision for the future is cleared by the Holy Spirit and they are using their means, time and alert to make this world the Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. Then a real Christian does not stop in his territory nor his race, but he thinks the world is his paris and everyone is his brother before God and in His eye sight; so they reached out and established a Colored Branch in the five hundred block on Water Street, a beautiful site then they are begging us to do something that they may be justified in doing more. Shall we rest here, God only helps those who help themselves. We feel that there are enough leaders in our race, who see we need this inter-denominational training fellowship and will fall in line to make it go. We shall look for you, young and old to spend one hour on Sunday evenings, from 4 to 5, studying God out of His Word; then we should have nights for the different ages. Will you come and let us talk Y. M. C. A. with you? The Pool Hall and other evil devices are training them and every once and a while they bear fruit for the court and pententiary. Why we can't bear fruit for greater service in the Master's Kingdom? We are looking for you personally and then for you to bring your friends, filled with thoughts for the betterment of the work. Let every church in the city select by the wishes of the whole people or the majority, the ones they want to represent them on the Board of Directors; please do this at once and mail or bring them to this office, 1241 Wabash Ave., or send to Dr. G. G. Brown, fsc. 600 N. Main St. We are acting President until a permanent election is why we are asking that you send to 1241 Wabash Ave. Do not delay the matter as we are anxious to have everything straight for another year's work. The evidence of a Christian is his the White Branch of the Y. M. C. A., we are compelled to conclude that the for the future is cleared by the Holy time and alert to make this world the Then a real Christian does not stop thinks the world is his paris and ever His eye sight; so they reached out a five hundred block on Water Street, us to do something that they may be here. God only helps those who help enough leaders in our race, who see wing fellowship and will fall in line to young and old to spend one hour on S God out of His Word; then we show Will you come and let us talk Y. M. other evil devices are training them fruit for the court and penitentiary. service in the Master's Kingdom? We then for you to bring your friends, f of the work. Let every church in the people or the majority, the ones they w Directors; please do this at once and Wabash Ave., or send to Dr. G. G. Broing President until a permanent electi to 1241 Wabash Ave. De not delay everything straight for another year once of a Christian is his life and works and when the church of the Y. M. C. A. is doing for the year 1771 mannelled to conclude that there are some Christians who is cleared by the Holy Spirit and they are using it to make this world the Kingdom of our Lord a Christian does not stop in his territory nor his world is his paris and everyone is his brother before so they reached out and established a Colored block on Water Street, a beautiful site then the thing that they may be justified in doing more, they helps those who help themselves. We feel that in our race, who see we need this inter-denominal and will fall in line to make it go. We shall it to spend one hour on Sunday evenings, from 4 to 6 in Word; then we should have nights for the one and let us talk Y. M. C. A. with you? The prices are training them and every once and a wint court and penitentiary. Why we can't bear fruit Master's Kingdom? We are looking for you to bring your friends, filled with thoughts for the Let every church in the city select by the wished majority, the ones they want to represent them or case do this at once and bring or bring them to the or send to Dr. G. G. Brown, 43c. 600 N. Main St. until a permanent election is why we are asking Ash Ave. De not delay the matter as we are a traught for another year's work. LOGAL NEWS. Mrs. Chub Trout and little daughter spent several pleasant days in Oklahoma with relatives and friends. Mrs. Milton Perry was a business caller of last week. We were glad to have Mr. J. R. Johnston look in on us during last week. Mr. G. L. Scott was out to see us one afternoon of last week. We appreciate having our friends call at anytime. We have now in our office a souvenir of the Taylor, Lewis Furniture and People's Undertaking Co., which is both a service and a beautifier for the customers, a match holder. Do your Christmas shopping while you can, because there are only six more shopping days. Mr. McNeal has returned from Chickasha, Okla., where he has been for several weeks. Misses Mattle and Mao Ross of Caldwell, Kas., was in the city a few days last week during their Xmas shopping. The Jazz Baby Minstrel, which was given at L'Ouverture School, Tuesday 14th, was reported to be quite a success. Thirty thousand extra mail carriers, clerks and helpers now are beginning shifts day and night to handle the biggest Christmas rush in the history of the postoffice. --- DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS TELEPHONE MARKET 311 NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Managing Editor Assistant Editor TION RATES: $ 1.5 9 5 2 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 refer us at once, when you fail to receive look for our friends in both races than to a good dog bad and a bad dog bite, and the future. Be straight, and kind what you will not lose your reward. Nobody will get anything in the future, but BY GOT A HEARING. The six condemned Negrees are given and that the Supreme Court thinks they onlyinal fourteenth amendment was not cancify a reversal of the decision. We have a null that even the Supreme Judge has it calmly and let those men be murdered did not and may God bless them. There can in Arkansas. We thought again, but it was time for every Negro to move be justice and equity among the classes thank God for this victory and keep our hinder. Forget, The People's Undertaking Company stores a neat souvenir matchbook, giving your groceries as we know that I love for your race would contain wine and your prompt payments will soon have what that you need in his line. But, but I will you be good enough when you come have the first chance to save you some of these souvenirs and you will have it is doing real business for the dead administration of our race in this city, we need having time to stop to eat or sleep old grow by leaps and bounds. To protect self in the future. Astrel for the Children's Home and hats. They are thanking all who helped great Cause. They are workers, when that and you just as well go on and advice, so fall in line. Around of the plans by the White Y. W. organization on a Colored Y. W. C. A., in this city will fall in line and make know from the past of their work, and to use a "Hammer" on each other than any one of the persons. They have you noticed that every round neatly Heine means a permanent place? If you are a woman and have not fall, fall in line today, and ask: "What to the White Y. W. C. A. Workers needs. While they are thinking of us let me means "forward and upward." Call the effort and thought, and pledge yours. We are not a rich race, but we have to be rich and we will divide with the pocket-books and we will still have His Word, as this is only the way of can get to this point, it will be hard for of Heaven. Patiently do we wait to see to have a great Branch of the Y.W.C.A. life and works and when we see what is doing for the yo127 msa of this city there are some Christians, whose vision Spirit and they are using their means. The Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ in his territory nor his race, but he anyone is his brother before God and in and established a Colored Branch in a beautiful site then they are begging justified in doing more. Shall we rest themselves. We feel that there are we need this inter-denominational tran- make it go. We shall look for you, Sunday evenings, from 4 to 5, studying did have nights for the different ages. C. A, with you? The Pool Hall and and every once and a while they bear. Why we can't bear fruit for greater We are looking for you personally and filled with thoughts for the betterment city select by the wishes of the whole want 40 represent them on the Board of mail or bring them to this office, 1241 own, Sec. 600 N. Main St. We are action is why we are asking that you send the matter as we are anxious to have work. It is very essential that fresh pork should be well cooked at this time of year neglecting this importance, you are in danger of that fatal disease, which is caused from the germ in uncooked pork. Mr. J. W. Wilson has been on the sick list for some days, but is much better at this writing. Call by the Kashmir Beauty Parlor before selecting your Xmas present, where you will be able to find all kinds of toilet articles and the best hair goods in town. Mr. E. B. Walden, Supt. of Mails of Wichita, was held at Gill's Undertaking Parlors, Thursday, Dec. 16. Mr. Walden worked in the postoffice here for thirty four years and was one of the chartered mail carriers during the pioneer days. The G. L. A. Club met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ida F. Bates. A paper subject: "The Republican substitute for the league," by Mrs. S. W. Jones and other numbers was the program in part. Mrs. Bates served a nice luncheon. Their next meeting will be with Mrs. S. W. Flemings. Mrs Judie Vallient of Woodland, Miss., was a welcome guest of the office today, by the kindness of Mrs. Lena Smith, her sister-in-law. She expresses herself of liking our city. Mr. M. Livington extends through us an invitation to the children from the Orphan Home to Christmas dinner with his family. Mrs. Sam Ella Hays left the city Friday for Carlo, Ill., where she will spend the holidays Mrs. Ora Carter is much better after a few days of illness. Miss Fay Oliver is again out after a few days of illness. Mrs. Ora Patterson of La Junta, Colo., formerly an old resident of Wichita, a cousin of Mr. W. H. A. Clark, is visiting relatives in the city and Valley Center. Mrs. Victory Tyler of Kansas City, is visiting In the city. Mrs. Thos. Fines was called to Kansas City, during the week on account of the serious illness of her Sister. Mr. Wm. Letcher of Wellington; is visiting with MJ, Roy Letcher and family. RICHTON NEWS. Rev. A. L. Page Preached a wonderful sermon, Sunday evening, subject: "Who will roll away the stone?" Many souls were revived. Rev. W. M. Mallory was to follow and take up the service. He is a strong pastor of Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church. The New Hope Baptist Church called pastor the last Friday before the Second Lord's Day in November. Mesdames Allonia Orange, Emiline Webb, Masters Willie Harrell, Marine 'Alfonzia Orange, Rosewell Henry Webb of 697 MaComll St., of Detroit, who have been away three years are expected to pay home folks a visit. They are daughters and grand sons of Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Keys. Words From A Friend. GARNETT, KANS., Dec. 13—Find enclosed $1.50 for which please send The Negro Star to the address of Rev. Wm. Taylor, Osawatonie, Kans. I hope to send in more subscriptions in the future. I am very grateful to you and the Madam for the kind hospitalities shown me while attending the State Baptist Convention. By-the-way! Upon my return from the Convention, I was the recipient of a very fine over-coat; prevented by the Deacons of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Osawatonie, Kans. It was a very pleasant surprise. Now Brother Sims, I must say, that your paper is one of the best Negro newpapers that I have had the pleasure of reading. I remain with best regard to you and all yours. Jas. H. Scott. .15th Street M. E. Unusual activity in the Sunday-school resulted in the numerical lead of class No. 1; while class No. 4 won out in the collection. A high tide of rivalry developed in the citizena' congress last Friday night as the weekly debate proceeded between four contestants. A worth while program is being prepared by the young people of the church for the Xmas season. Calvary Baptist. With Christmas all through our bone, we met early and the School began to practice the Christmas songs in the opening exercises and things are looking forward to a nice treat for those, who believe in Christ and those, who desire to believe in Ils love for the world. Everything is lining up nicely to make it a great occasion. Bro. E. M. Barnes took us thru a short review, after the teachers had strongly taught the lesson, bringing out many truths. We closed with another practice, so come early next Sunday morning, so you can do your part well. At 11:00, the religious exercises started in the auditorium and the pastor preached one of the best sermons we have heard since we have been in the city. He thoughtfully preached from the text: "You must be born again." The Holy Spirit encamped around and the whole church felt its power. The question was asked: "What is the matter with that man?" The saint rejoiced to know that they had been born again and the sinner thought what a blessing it would be to be born again and one sinner was born again in the meeting and will be baptized with the old soldier, who decided that emersion was Christ's way and would give the completion to the will of God, Christmas night. The B. Y. P. Us. had excellent services and were trained in the devotion of prayer, getting our example from Abraham. At night our pastor, came back on the Gospel Wall with the text: "You must be born of the water and the Spirit." He treated the subject in a scholarly way, bringing out many strong points that there's no way to get around. In fact, he gave us service all day. He gave the Gospel and It did the work. He left off his philosophy and everybody's save God's and we felt the power. We felt that the sermons were well prepared and well delivered. The church is still growing daily. New Hope Baptist "What is the Kingdom of Heaven Like?" The above question was the interesting general theme in Sunday-school, Sunday morning. Telling what the Kingdom is like and how to help make it grow was the delightful task of the instructors. Congregational singing of "My Soul Be on Thy Guard," seemed to be part of the means by which the Holy Spirit inspired our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback, who preached such a soul-stirring sermon from the text, Matt, 17:16-19, subject: "The unreasonable of His Generation as One of the Shadows of the Cross of Christ." May the happy interested group comprising the B. Y. P. U., continue to sing and say "More about Jesus would I know; More of His love to others show." Another spiritual sermon, based upon text Jer. 7:11-19; Matt. 21:12-16 and St. John 2:13-16, sub.: "The Qucation of What the House called by Jehovah's name Has Become," was delivered by our minister. No one should dare say that the Gospel is not being preached in our day. Some may not hear the Gospel, but it is surely being preached. Mrs. Elizabeth Danridge is ill. Mrs. Mary Mitchell is improving. Mrs. Joseph Patterson is much better. Our Bazaar was a success. Many thanks to those who helped us or even wished us well. Come to the Sunday-school entertainment at New Hoo Christmas evening night. Bring your presents. Come and hear Santa Claus give examinations and congratulations. Miss Columbia and Uncle Sam may be present. Mr. Charles Brandon has been very much indisposed this wee. Mrs. Frazier Bates has hardly been able to speak above a whisper recently due to a severe cold. Miss Helen McAfee is not enjoying her usual good health. Little Katrina Dunn has been ill, but is convalescent. Deacon Lankfort has suffered much this week with a lame back. (Continued from first page.) By The Negro Associated Press than our own America. The "problems" of India are fascinating. Organizations' Effective Service. There has been a keen realization of the "power of organization" during 1920. Colored people have been called the greatest "organizers" in the country, but the term has not always carried with it efficiency. All organizations of the Race, fraternal, civic, commercial, political, religious, industrial, each, all are demonstrating their going power in a manner that is bringing amazing results. Money, thousands and tens of thousands of dollars, have fallen magic-like into all classes and degrees of treasures to carry out the varied programs mapped out by the different bodies. It is universally agreed that this new demonstration of racial consciousness is remarkable and means genuine success in the end. Publicity and The Press. Presiden-elect Warren G. Harding, in a special statement for The Associated Negro Press said: "Publicity is going to be the Greatest Weapon of all in Furthering the Cause of the Colored people of the United States. That statement is being accepted by the Colored people as a truism and motto of inspiration. Not only within the ranks is there far greater publicity than ever before, more reading of newspapers, magazines and books, but without, among the whites, there is more publicity on American Negroes than the country has ever seen. This publicity runs the entire gauntlet from inadidous propaganda to scholarly sympathetic volumes. The Colored people are realizing that what the white people need most is information from our point of view; thousands of whites are seeking just this, and others will have it "thrust upon them." Our publications were never more prosperous financially, and advertising is increasing constantly. Law and Order Efforts. There is a co-operative desire among thinking whites and Colored, for a more definite enforcement of law, and a consequent result of better order and more peaceable living. Lynching is regarded as the greatest evil, nearly sixty having succumbed to that illegal procedure up to this writing in 1920, the latest being three whites lynched in California. Newspapers in the South, no less strongly than newspapers in the ORDER B. Y. P: U. SUPPLIES The B. Y. P. U. Board is now prepared to fill orders for the quarter beginning January 1, 1921, and rebuests itl patrons to send in orders at once. Our stock is complete: We furnish everything that is needed by officials and workers in Young People's Societies. We carry Books, Badges, Buttons, Banners, Cards, Charts, Manuals all the paraphernalla necessary for an upto-date Union. Our stock of Standard Religious Books is the best on the market. Money can be saved by ordering from us whatever you may wish. SEND IN YOUR ORDER AT ONCE TO, The National B. Y. P. U. Board E. W. D. ISAAC, Secretary. 409 Gay Street Nashville, Tenn. FREE 15 DAYS CHRISTMAS BARGAINS WE ARE GIVING AWAY, FREE NOTICE! We Clean, Press and Repair, also Dye for you Suits Pressed while you Wait, for 50 Cent. Phone fl. 6118 615 N. Main St. R. J. CLARK, WICHITA, KANSAS. TAILOR. North, call for drastic action, the difference being Southerners desire State control, and Northerners desire Federal control. Gov. Morrow, of Kentucky; Gov. Coolidge of Massachusetts; Gov. Bickett of North Carolina and Gov. Roberts of Tennessee have been the most out-standing Governor-advocates of law and order. The rehabilitation of Kuklax Klan has created considerable comment in various sections, but it has failed to create fear in the hearts of Colored people. There seemd to be an unqualified disposition everywhere to meet any terrorism-at the "home plate," without any loud boasting on the part of Colored people to "stir up trouble." Affecting Things Political. The National Campaign of 1920 produced the Negro as an issue in a manner never before experienced. Political methods adopted by the South some years ago, were resorted to in the Northern border states, these methods reached their zenith in Ohio. The effect of this propaganda is dangerous both for the Negro and the nation. However the reaction in the North against roiling Race and Religious issues in a campaign is so bitter, that it will never be used again. The 15,000,000 American Negroes believe that their loyalty, patriotism and industry entitle them to apolitical place in the sun, and we will stop at nothing until the full privileges of American citizenship are permitted and guaranteed on every foot of American soil. The concensus of opinion is that there can be no compromise with right in this respect. Employment, Immigration and American Colored men and women are passing through a crisis in the matter of employment. They will eventually win out in the North, but thousands, especially women, have recently been replaced by whites, and every means is being used by leaders to impress the importance of "staying on the job" during the present industrial quietness. The South still feels the effects of the immigration. Contrary to published statements, The Associated Negro Press has not found any general refusal to the South. With immigration practically stopped, employers state that workers will be in demand in early Spring and from all indications, the South will experience still another labor shortage. With the lack of employment the the housing situation reduces itself to one of meeting obligations. In some places families are "doubling up," but there has not been enough of this to create vacancies, there is always scores to apply for the place vacated. Genuine Business Advancement. The year 1920 will go down in history as one of great business advancement among Negroes. The opening of individual lines of business and the establishment of gigantic corporations have increased the activities of the commercial world to magnificent proportions. Scores of new Friday for Carlo. Ill., where she will corporations have been formed in every section of the country, and a number of them have been able to announce the subscription an actual paying in of $100,00.00, $200,000.00 and even more in good United States money, for the promotion of various enterprise, manufacturing, insurance, banking, building, and other lines. A $1,000,000.00 banking combination corporation, in which leading Negroes in the banking and business world are interested, to be opened in New York, has recently been announced. The people of our group are enthusiastic about the opportunities offered in employment and executive positions for our capably trained men and women. Outlook for 1921. The oclook for 1921 is indeed most encouraging, Co-operation brings success. American Negroes have learned this great lesson, and nothing can separate us in unity of purpose. The greatest strides for 1921 promise to be commercial, but there is not the slightest disposition anywhere to sacrifice anything political. The cry of the Race is: "We must All Work Together and We Will Get Somewhere." By no claims of logic or reason can the Race see why all others should be granted all things, while we are denied. Aroused to a thoroughly thinking standard, it cannot be seen why we should make others wealthy while we remain poor. As a great throng we are functioning, and we expect to forge ahead! FOR SALE A SIX ROOM HOUSE 1312 INDIANA AVENUE WITH CELLAR AND GAS Colored people take notice a REAL BARGAIN, leaving town. I have for SALE my equity in the property at 1312 Indiana Ave., is $1000, anybody that is interested in a real bargain, see me as I am leaving town and will sell my furniture also. If you want to buy, I am going to sell and must sell. S. L. ROGERS, JR. 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