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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE "JOHN BROWN, THE MARTYR" VOL. 13 NO. 48 BY REV. J. R. RANSOM. Pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. Ch. and the deliverer of this noble address at the Emancipation Celebration on "John Brown." (Continued from last issue.) leges, universities, in the pulpit, the medical profession, at the bar, on the platform as a debater, in the business or political world and even in the pugilistic world, the black man has held his own. The bitterest foe that the Negro has cannot point to a single instance where the black man has voted for any man or measure that menaced the peace and prosperity or safety of this nation. None can truthfully charge that the black man has battered nor sold his right of franchise for dollars and cents, and suppose he had, which would be the worse, the buyer or the seller? The Negro made the bravest, soldiers that stood before the enemy, as evinced by his heroism when the Spanish soldiers were mowing down the American white soldiers like a reaper in the harvest field, our black boys went to the front and in the face of shot and shell they marched up San Juan Hill to the rescue of Colonel Roosevelt and his army, singmg as they went, "There will be a hot time in the old town tonight." They never halted until they planted the American flag on the top of the Spanish blockhouse. With these facts before us we ask, has not the Negro justified the acts of his friends in the past and is not the agitation relative to the Negro question that is now going the rounds, unjust? Then why does this so called Christian nation keep it up? My friends, it is no longer a question of property in human flesh or of boundary lines of slave territory, but it is now a question of human rights, a man's chance in the race of life. In the days of John Brown, the Negro was bound to the plantation, and his master. Now he may travel at will but under such humiliating circumstances and insults that almost puts him outside pales of humanity. Before the war, the Negro was represented in Congress by his master as three-fifths of the Southern population, his master paying the taxes upon him of course. Now, the black man must pay his share of the taxes without any representation so that the ten millions of Negroes in the republic have no voice to speak for them in the legislative halls of this nation. There are more than forty white men holding their in Congress today, as a result of their black constituents, not speaking for them but against them, not to lift the black man up but to tramp him beneath the level of brute, not to make laws to better their condition but if possible to repeal those laws which have assisted them in years gone by. Is this justice be fore God and the laws of a Christian nation? In the davs of John Brown it was a question of Negro freedom, but now it is a question whether this free black man shall be permitted to rise to the full statue of manhood. It is no longer a question of free or slave labor but it is a question whether a Negro shall be permitted to work, produce and enjoy according to his ability as other races do. Shall the black man be permitted to receive equal pay with others who perform a like service or shall he find an open door to skill or mechanical industry as a white man? Will he be permitted to make a living for his family the same as other men? Do not charge that the Negro is seeking social equality because he goes, to a factory or shop with his dinner pail in hand. He is not, but he is an honest Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage-Give Them a Trial. man seeking an open door of industry where he may do an honest day's work for honest and reasonable pay. When he enters a restaurant or hotel he is not seeking social equality, he is hungry and tired and is looking for a place to eat and rest. When the Negro purchases a ticket and starts into a first class car or sleeper he is not lool ing for social equality. He is a gentleman and seeks the comforts of life and the worth of his money the same as any other gentleman. When the Negro takes his books and starts to the same school house that the white man attends, he is not seeking social equality, he is anxious to get some sense in his head. My friends:—We are not-begging to be taken on trial, Oh no! a thousand times no, for we have been tried and have proven our loyalty and worth in the body politic of this nation. Do you ask me when? Turn your gazes to Boston Commons and see Crispus Attucks pouring out his heart's blood for the independence of this country against British tyranny. Go to New Orleans, and ask General Jackson who it was that saved this nation from defeat and shame. Go to Bunker's Hill, Milikens Bend, Ft. Pillow, San Juan Hill, and many other places where sleeps the dead hero, wrapped in black skin and ask of them, "Why sleepest thou here?" And they will answer, "Love of Country." Then take a glance at the six hundred million dollars in capital accumulated by the Negroes within the last forty-seven years, and some will say, yes but look at the crimes the young Negro has committed in these later days. We admit that the young Negro has largely patterned after criminality of the bad white man and yet much of the crime among the young Negro of today is caused by the treatment this nation is measuring out to them. My friends: If John Brown could come forth from the dead and see what a change of sentiment in this nation towards the people for whom he gave his life as a martyr he would again with greater love, lay his second life upon the altar of this nation to complete what he thought his first sacrifice had accomplished. Long may he live in the memory of the most grateful people that ever lived (the black.) For they honor him by their loyalty to their country, for there is not a treasonist nor anarchist to be found among them in all this land. And never have they attempted to assassinate the President of the nation, the governor of any commonwealth, the judge of any court nor any one in authority in state or nation. And now in closing, may I not advise my race to make every effort to be as good a citizen as any other people. Contribute your part to the development of your nation, state, city or community. Be as kind hearted and as refried as any other people under similar circumstances; then stand up for your rights even though standing means to fight. Do you ask me whom shall I fight? My answer is fight your enemies wherever they be your political or church enemies, enemies in education or business or the common walks of life, fight them. The ballot was given you as a weapon of defense in nation, state and municipality, use it as such. Your Christian religion was given you as a weapon for your moral warfare, use it to the glory of God and to the defense of your morality. Your muscle or physical power was given you to warfare against idleness, shiftlessness and brutality. Use it with all the skill and force of an industrious man and the skill of a Johnson. Your intellectual powers were given you to subdue ignorance and superstition. Use it until your knowledge shall flow and fill the earth as the waters fill the channels of the deep. Fight with all of them, but only use your carnel sword when you must strike back in self defence 4. Trust God at all times but keep your powder dry. We honor today the man struck the fatal blow to free us from chattel slavery and we should stike with dishonor human, any A Year's Work for A Christian Nation. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR '20 Dec. 31, 1920. I send you the following relative to lynchings for the past year. I find no recording to records compiled by Monroe N. Work, of the Department of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute, that there were 56 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Of these, 10 were in Northern States and 46 were in Southern States. In 42 of the cases the prisoners were removed or the guards augmented or other precautions taken. In 14 of these instances armed force was used to repel the would be lynchers. In 4 of three instances the mobs were fired upon and as a result 7 of the attackers were killed and several wounded. There were 61 persons lynched in 1920. Of these, 52 were in the South and 9 in the North and West. This is 22 less than the number, 83; for the year 1919. Of those lynched, 52 were Negroes and 8 were whites. One of those put to death was a Negro woman. Eighteen, or less than one-third of those put to death, were charged with rape or attempted rape. Three of the victims were burned to death. The charges against those burned to death were: rape and murder, 1; killing landlord in a dispute, 2. The offenses charged the whites were: murder, 5; insulting woman, 1; no charge except being a foreigner, 1; killing officer of the law, 1. The offenses charged against the Negroes were: murder, 5; attempted murder, 4; killing officer of the law, 5; killing landlord in dispute, 6; rape, '15; attempted rape, 3; assisting fugitive to escape, 3; wounding another, 2; insulting woman, 2; knocking down guard, escaping from chain gang and then returning and surrendering, 2; jumping labor contract, 1; threatening to kill man, 1; cutting man in a fight, 1; for receiving stay of death sentence because another confessed crime, 1; peeping through window at woman, 1; insisting on voting, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama, 7; Arkansas, 1; California, 3; Florida, 7; Georgia, 9; Illinois, 1; Kansas, 1; Kentucky, 1; Minnesota, 3; Mississippi, 7; South Carolina, 3; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Texas, 10; Virginia, 1; West Virginia, 1. man or person who would dare attempt to take away from us, any rights that the Constitution or Amendments to the Constitution of the U. S., has given its citizens to enjoy, be they white or black, democrat or republican, gaint or sinner, or whatever else they may choose to be. "Give us liberty or give us death." Special To The Negro Star: Cate Ave. 213. Negro Star Pub. Co., Deur Sirs: Please find enclosed 40c for this, please send The Star to Mr. Geo. Dewalt, Cate Avenue 219, Jonesboro, Arkansas. When in Jonesboro, call around to see Rev. Thomas; he is one among the leading ministers of Jonesboro, and his colleagues are welcome at any time. He is preparing for a great revival which will be conducted by the writer, who is out on a sinner-scout—that is to have them come to Jesus. I solicit an interest in all coworkers' prayers. Yours for the Master and The Star,- (Rev.) W. I. Lewis. $1.50 will give you news ONE YEAR OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of a job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. JOHN H. HARRIS Supreme Commander of The American Woodmen, will speak on "The New Negro and The New Year, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921 at Calvary Baptist Church. He is worth your hearing. He can speak with an authority because he has overcome every obstacle and stands on the topmost round of the ladder of success. He used his head and the race and nation can see what it means to think. There is no color to a thought," but there is enough power in it to move the world to amazement and this is what this noble man has done. Bring your children that they may be inspired. A GREAT OCCASION FOR ARKANSAS CITY CAMP Special To The Negro Star: In furtherance of the intensive Membership Drive now being conducted under provision of a Special Dispensation, the Arkansas City Camp of American Woodmen conducted a most interesting and inspiring program to a large and appreciative audience at the K. of P. Hall, corner of Walnut and Summit Streets, Thursday evening, January 6th. State Deputy, F. I. Godfrey, was present and gave the local Camp and its special committee in charge the benefit of his large experience in the promotion of the organization throughout the state. Mr. Godfrey took occasion in the course of the meeting to present to those assembled, the merits of another organization designed to advance the interest of the colored Race, The N. A. A. C. P. and was instrumental in securing a number of applications for membership from the best people of the city. Att'y. James A. Spears of Wichita, delivered an address on. The need of business and co-operation among the Negroes, which was continuing in logic and reason, and successful in determining those present to apply themselves to the task of developing racial enterprises. Mrs. Butler of the Hutchinson Camp, spoke of the splendid progress made by the Woodmen in her city and predicted such a growth in the near future as would give it first place among the camps of the State. Rev. J. E. Kansom, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Wichita, Kansas, addressed the meeting along the same line of Atty's. Spears, emphasizing by illustration of studies, observation and endeavor to the edification of an audience made enthusiastic by a fervent appeal for wholehearted, united action. Rev. C. E. Woods and Rev. J. W. Williams both of Arkansas City, participated in the program and lent the effort their unqualified endorsement. Mr. J. W. Boganey opened and closed the meeting with appropriate and pointed remarks which evidenced his fitness to direct the work of the Arkansas City Camp. Mrs. S. F. (Andrews) Fegan conducted the program as Mistress of Ceremony. Mrs. Allie Robinson, assisted by Mrs. Fred Harris, Mrs. J. W. Boganey and Miss Marle Lewis, served refreshments in a most pleasing manner after the program. If the meeting is a criterion of the interest of the people in the work, The American Woodmen is doing the Drive for membership will without doubt be a huge success. HAD THEIR FEELINGS HURT. Undeniable Facts laid Before the Committee NORTHERN VOTER ROBBED OF THE VALUE OF HIS BALLOT. Washington, D. C., Jan. 14. For the first time in a number of years, Congressmen from the South, who are holding their memberships because of disfranchisement of Colored Americans, "had thier feelings hurt." and became noticably peeved, in the hearing before the Congressional Committee. The hearings, which were resumed immediately after the holidays, have been filled with startling events, from "thunder" of white southerners answered by "thunder" of dark Americans, to the wild howls of southern congressmen refusing to have their pictures taken of committee meetings, "with Negroes as a background," as they put it. Among, those who have offered evidence before the committee are James Weldon Johnson, William Pickens, Walter F. White, James A Cobb and Geo H Murry, officials of the National Association for the Colored People William Pickens, field secretary, always courteous but painfully frank, seemed to "get the goat" of southerners more than any others. Dr. Pickens brought out the following facts: "In the election of members of Congress. One Man in Georgia outvoted 4 men in Pennsylvania-or five men in California-or 6 men in Kansas-or 7 men in Colorado, 8 men in Delaware,-9 men in Indiana,-10 men in New Mexico "This showed up the unfair political dealing of the South and this extravoting power of the one white man in the South is due to the disfranchisement of colored people. There is, Just one state worse than Georgia in this suffrage failure, the state where I was born, South Carolina." One man wanted to know: "Did you hear of any WHITE MEN who were prevented from voting in South Carolina," trying to confuse the issue when Plekens was talking of the treatment of Colored women and men in Columbia, S.C. He immediately replied: I heard of one white man who was disfranchised, in Virginia. He was a Republican. The three registrars asked him as an examination to name the five members of the state board of education, and the old man actually managed to name three of them. They disfranchised him. Then he went to his lawyer, another white man, and complained his lawyer went to the judge who had appointed those registrars, and without disclosing the matter at first, asked that judge to give him the names of the members of the state board of education, and THE judge could not name more than one." Secretary Johnson says: "The following information was laid before the committee: "1. That uniformly in the southern states it took fewer voters to elect representatives to congress than in northern and western states. 11 000 votes electing a representative in Georgia against G1 000 required in New York. PRICE, FIVE CENTS "2 We present the names, addresses and registration certificate numbers of 941 persons who were denied the vote in the city of Jacksonville. Florida, and informed the Censuscommittee that 3000 other names accompanied by affidavits or sworn statements would be forwarded "3 We presented photographs showing long lines of colored people who stood all day without being permitted to vote. "4. We presented evidence of the cold blooded murder of upwards of 30 colored people in the election riots at Ocoee, Florida. "Throughout the hearing before the Census Committee, three southern representatives by obstruction and attempted intimidation of witnesses tried to prevent the presentation of evidence. Those representatives were: Carlos Bee of Texas, W. W. Larson of Georgia, and Representative Aswell of Louisiana. Their constant interruptions of the testimony evoked protest from other members of the committee and necessitated their being called to order by the chairman, Representative. Seigel of New York "It is nothing short of a national scandal that representatives of the people should actually be opposed to a Congressional investigation to determine whether there is not representative government in parts of the United States. 'Unfortunately the scandel is not only national, it is international. United States citizens are taunted the world over with the hypocrisy of pretending that they enjoy a republic form of government when, by, force, fraud and violence, colored citizens are deprived of the ballot and are murdered in cold blood when they claim this prerogative of their manhood and womanhood." Kansas City, Kansas It has been some time since I made a report in this paper, but I am glad I am able to make another report: "I am glad to say that the Church is going on to success, Thanksgiving Day at the dinner, the church raised, $6101 in the clear, and on New Year's Day, $37.55 was in the clear. Christmas Day, a fine day, a fine sermon was preached by the pastor; quite a crowd out to see the old year go out and to see the new year come in. On last Sunday, Jan. 9, Sunday-school was good and is still going to surprise a with Rosie Farr for Supt. The rostrum was filled with Elders Elders Collins and Farr made the leading talks. Many things were said. At 3 00 n. m. pastor Wright made a grand lecture to women only, each lady was greatly benefitted by the lecture. On Jan. 2nd spoke to men only. At 0 o'clock, the Bible band was excellent and is doing a great work. Whenever you are in the city come and give us a visit; you are welcome. The night sermon was preached by the pastor and I must say he preached a soul stirring sermon; using for his text, St. John 20.30,31; subject: "A secret." Elder Wright has been blind for 20 years and has been preaching 12 years; he knows more Bible than a man with two eyes. He is a wonder. On next Sunday Jan. 16th, service will be as follows:—Sunday School, 10.00 o'clock, preaching at 11:15, meeting at 3.00, Bible Band at 6:00, preaching at 8:00. Sisters Burkes and Bowens are on the sick list, but improving at this writing. Do you want to know the latest news? If you do, subscribe for The Star and real it, the ideal paper. If any one in Kansas City, wants this paper, I am at your service by your notifying me at— New York Will Sel Up An Armory in Honor of 15th Infantry. By The Negro Associated Press New York, Dec. - 7, Supreme Court Justice Henry D. Hotchkiss approved the organization of the Fifteenth Infantry Regiment Armory Committee of the Equity Congress, of Greater New York, co-operating with the Citiznes' Committee Inc. "for the purpose of erecting an armory or other suitable buildings in honor of the A. E. F. veterans of the Fifteenth Infantry. and also establishing a memorial to all soldiers and sailors of the United States Army and Navy of all wars, beginning with the American Revolution." WHAT THE SOUTH CALLS JUSTICE. Charleston, S. Car., Jan. 7. It is sometimes interesting to see the way "justice" is neted out in the South, and to have the story from the other fellow's" point of view, as atest the following dispatch from Rock Hill to the daily newspaper: "John Clyburn, Negro, was this morning carried to the chaingang to serve a period of 30 days for carrying a pistal. Clyburn, who lives near Smiths, carried a load of cotton to the ginnry yesterday to be ginned A white farmer arrived just before and claimed the right to have his cotton ginned first. The Negro is said to have boastfully declared that what it took to get his cotton ginned first, he had it and he reached right of way. While the cotton was being ginned Sheriff Quinn, State Constable, Johnson and Constable Allen passed. The Negro was going into hiding when he saw Constable Allen. The latter stepped into a store and when Clyburn came out, he was bagged by the other officers. The Negro is said to have remarked to Sheriff Quinn that he was sorry he did not kill the white farmer. Clyburn was brought here and given a hearing before Magistrate Wingate, who gave him 30 days for carying a pistol. Right Names Not .. Substitues of Disgrace. Detroit, Jan. 7.—It is high time for Americans to cease their practice of calling people of other nationalities "Micks" 'Chinks""Niggers""Wops" and "Hunkies," said Dr. S. H. Clark of the University of Chicago, addressing the open Forum and putting down the habit as "impertinet Ango-Saxon arrogance and superciliousness." "It was just rare good luck," he said. "our forefathers got a ship ahead of the other fellows. "I do not know how the California problem is to be solved, but I do know that without Japanese the desert would not be blossoming as a race. I know that, class for class, the Japanese is our equal, and I believe the president of the National University of Japan is probably the intellectual equal of president Elliot of Harvard. "Some of us here who wrap ourselves in the "Red, White and Blue' don't know the words of America, but call sturdy Italian newcomers a "Wop." Convention Notes. The Logansport Township Sunday school Convention1 convened on the second day of January at School District No. eight. The morning was spent in Bible study; afterwhich, the weekly pamphlet sum joeys-fupung minutes by Rev. M.S. Jones, the pastor in charge. At the beginning of the morning services, Rev. W. F. Finley read, the Scripture lesson. After speaking for a few minutes concerning the birth of Christ, he relinquished the charge of the service to Rev. M. S. Jones, who gave a wonderful discourse concerning "The Second Coming of Christ." The subject was splendidly discussed and everyone appreciated the proof of the proximity of this great event and the exhortation to "prepare for the end drawth nigh." After the roon hour, during which recess, the ladies of the Convention, served a delicious lunch. The business hour was announced by the President of the Convention, Mr. W. E. Ross. After invocation for deliverance and guidance by Mrs. Watson. the reports of the various Sunday school organizations were read by their respective secretaries and representatives. The Sunday-schools represented were as follows: Edith, Pleasant View, Union and Oakley. Owing to the lateness of the hour in beginning the morning program, the afternoon program was of necessity somewhat brief, never-theless, very interesting. Miss Bernice Nevins, Secretary of the Convention, read a report of the proceedings of the Convention, and shortly afterward the meeting was adjourned. It was a grand success, owing to the efficient and tireless leaders and officials, the enthusiasm of the entire surrounding country, and the unselfish aid of neighboring towns and communities. Respectfully submitted by Harold D. Washington, The Convention News Correspondent. N. A. A. C. P. Forces Fight on Ku-klux Klan. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, today announced that at the Anti-Ku Klux meeting held in the Palace Casino, on the night of Monday, Jan. 3, nearly $1500 had been contributed to the fight on the Klan. A statement signed by James Welton Johnson, secretary of the Association, is as follows: "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will force the Ku Klux Klan into the light. The 'imperial wizard' of the Klan is on the defensive. He will soon be on the run. "Evidence of the activities, of the Klan was placed before the House Committee on the Census when representatives of the Advancement Association testified there. "At the meeting in New York on January 3, when the Ku Klux Klan was discussed, colored people contributed $1500 to the Association's fight. ' Colored people throughout the United States are urged to obtain all possible information about the Ku Klux Klan and its activities. Such information, if sent to the Advancement Association at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, will be transmitted to the federal Department of Justice and laid before the United States Congress.' Signed James Weldon Johnson. It Pays To Be Polite Chicago, Ill, Jan. 14.—Paul Rayfield Johnson, a 6 year old Negro boy of this city, has taken an honorable place among Chicago's politest citizens. He is $50 the richer by reason of this fact and "colored" Chicago is highly pleased with this latest honor that has come unsought to the race in this section. The Chicago TRIBUNE is a. warding daily $50 prises to the politest person discovered by its "Polite Editor." On the 3rd of January the editor ran across young Paul Rayfield Johnson. He had been traveling far and wide through the benighted streets of the city and had about given up his searching for the day when he ran into Paul at the corner of Wabash Ayenue and 35th Street. The youthful Negro's politeness overwhelmed the editor The story goes that he was "knocked cold" and that it took him several minutes to recover his equanimity under the stress of the very unusual circumstances of finding a member of the "cullud" race the politest person of a hard day's travel and search. Paul Rayfield Johnson is wearing his honors easy and becomingly and has promised to use the prize money in an earnest endeaver to start on the road of procuring a good education. His only relative in the city is an aged grandmother who promises to aid the boy to carry out his intentions in this particular. A considerable number of colored citizens have evinced an interest in the boy and there is a strong probability that he will be the center of a well advised cooperation from members of the race whenever he starts on the world of the knowledge of things. He Sees His Race's Doom. (By The Negro Associated Press.) Meridian, Miss. Jan.14 -The South got under the wire in the great American Handicap, Lynching, with the firstvent of the year here in this far famed center of Human injustice. Robert Lewis, "accused" of the murder of T. W. Greer, a railroad watchman, was snatched from the hands of a policeman who had arrested him, and brutally lynched by a mob of several hundred people, a number of women and children carrying American flags; being in the crowd The usual perfunctory investigation is on, but it is not believed that any of the murderers will be apperhended, and the coroner's jury is expected to bring in a verdict of "Died at the hands or unknown persons." "We are all doomed to destruction," said a white citizen of the more conservative type, "unless the South puts a stop to lynching. Not only are we willing ourselves economically by the laboring and business class of Negroes leaving the South, but we are sure as fate moving to a federal law against Lynching that will bankrupt the states like Mississippi, Georgia and Texas where there is so much of this outrage." Meridian has hundreds of splendid Colored people who say they are planning to leave the South with the coming Spring. An Industrial Organization-By Negroes. Chicago, Jan. 14. On the wings of the New Year has been formed the most giagntic industrial organization among Colored people anywhere. It is the National Federation of Railway men, and the organization was consummated January, at a meeting in Birmingham, Ala. Combining with the organization are the locomotive firemen and shopmen. The attendance at the meeting was large, and Monroe James was elected craft president. One of the outstanding features of the organization is the endorsement of plans for the immediate establishment of an insurance company to be capitalized at $200,00. R. L. Mays. President of the Railway Men's International is one of the prime movers in the insurance plan. Afraid of Both. Macon, Ga, Jan. 14. - Everywhere there is evidence that the people throughout the country are taking a lively interest in comparing Colored Americans and Japanese, and endeavoring to prophesy the attitude of the Colored people should the United States and Japanese engage in war. There is seldom a comparison made along economic lines, and hence the editorial expression from the Daily Telegraph, Macon, is of unusual interest. It 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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How can a white man compete with his products in the face of such an energy as this. "If the Japanese came to Georgia he would be raising cotton and selling it for fifteen cents a pound and making money, while the white farmer would stand agast and wonder how he did it. Impossible? The Jap did it in West with their product. "The Negro can make more money than two dollars a day, and if he were thrifty he could compete with the white man in such a way that he would be an economic danger to the the South. That is, if he saved his money, worked as hard and lived as cheaply as the Japanese, went into business for himself and studied tecuical books and reports in regards to his business as do the Japanese, ever applying the most modern and advanced methods; the white man of the Southeast would no more be able to compete with the Negro than can the West coast people with the Japanese, could sell his produce chaper and then make more money over his living expenses than can the white man. 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MORGAN, Prop. 908 and 910 E. 13th St for Milk and Cream HOURS ME'S DAIRY NG BUSINESS HOUSES: Patton & Reed Grocery Co. White Way Cafe. Bud Walker Grocery. Dixon Cafe. R. Ralston Grocery. and Dunn No. 3. P. U. SUPPLIES now prepared to fill orders for July 1, 1921, and rebuests ite once. We furnish everything that workers in Young People's Socle- ges, Buttons, Banners, Cards, ohernalia necessary for an up- ward Standard Religious Books is money can be saved by ordering wish. ORDER AT ONCE TO, Y. P. U. Board AC, Secretary. Nashville, Tenn. J. R. JOHNSTON S. S. JONES Mkt. 6745 Mkt. 6005 1018 N. Washington Avenue 1705 N: Topeka Avenue Cement Contractors and Builders All Kinds of Concrete Work Guaranteed Wichita. Kansas. $1.50 will give you news ONE YEAR ```markdown ``` 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 521-7 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; or and Delivered ROBERT LOWE, Tailor. E.13th Street 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. Thorntonand 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: 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. Thousands are joining and why not you? Write. 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 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. Don't Forget to Call In THE KASHMIR BEAUTY PARLOR 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 Adia hair pomade Cuticura salve, and hair growers of the best make. Cell in and see us. PALACE BARBER SHOP ```markdown ``` [Emblem of the State of Texas] 507 North Main Street. WICHITA- - - - KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. 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 GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy the germs and make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a thorough treatment. Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss.) 908 E. 13th Street IDEAL GROCERY 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 EXCLUSIVE OILER NECESSITIES NILE QUEEN CORPORATION HOTEL BY THE BEST PRIORITIES Nile Queen Building-Home of Nile Queen Preperations An Unusual Opportunity for men and women capable of earning salary of $50.00 per week. We have openings for aggressive, hustling persons to cover city, county or travel entire state territory doing special organization work. The Nile Queen Corporation now being organized on a profit-sharing basis is putting into operation a new plan which offers a gilt edge opportunity to small investors. Wide awake men and women who want to make real money or have their savings earn substantial dividends, cannot afford to overlook this opportunity. For full information address Dept. B, Incorporators Nile Queen Corporation or 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. XUCHA C FEYTHAN MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON, 801 E.17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1305.J. TAOS LODGE No.10, Knights of Pythlas 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 E. BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY J. A. MARTIN, M. of Exc. IMPERIAL CO. NO. 1. K. of P. meets 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month. Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kind. J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourning Knights in proper standing. 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. AMBULANCE SERVICE Lady Attendant. N. A. LEWIS, Manager 600 North Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS. MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas 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 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 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. 2999. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. WICHIITA KANSAS Notary Public in Office. WICHIITA KANSAS. LEAKE'S B. RALSTON LEAKE'S R.-RALSTON Transfer and Baggage Residence 526 N. Water St. PHONE MARKET 239 Wichita, Kans. Grocery and Meats Corner 12th and Ohio Streets Telephone Market 5425 WE DELIVER ‘ . : gee . eee a ee Pine fe, 7 oN hes oe 2 . Se me te ces chan endhe thin abet, Wate beste 2. ec athdteivttes cox aree teat Bote the tes OEE a a ie %* THE NEGRO STAR HT. SIMS, Editor and Publisher . ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION We So MOORE cnnscc cemennennerrsnetnerrenernarccentseemnees Assistant Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Vent ceewenencnennnnnennnnnanmansnne — socennemmsormeeemnnen $1.50 Bix Month® cocmcscscmeensenrmneeceetenentmenananenmanetnemennennmnnne BO Three Months seerrecnmenccsesseseesnssena merreeeaanemenssnnna mansaeeneree wee @rmentereat 60 One Month cresoecssnssenacnenneenemes neveernrenecreasnssnserees hem aeenentntscneneeateaene sa 20 ———<—_—_—_————— Entered as second-class matter June {2th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 3879. 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 teject any matter for publication—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. i SS = ae reson amar ees w@ $ SOCIETY AND PERSONAL: SHALL a nation sin more that grace may more abound, God forbid! Is the language of Paul in a plural form, Then what means the revision of the Klu Klux Klan Does it show signs of development? If men are bundles of habits and each day they are added on, so this doesn’t show that the habits of Christ is being taken on, but the habit of the devil, who is show- ing white men the whole world if he will {ust take on and keep up his habits, ; The poor blind race with prejudice is getting down on its knees to worship at his shrine and it will some day get this world just as it has made it for itself, the worse choas known to the human’ family or the white nations. We think it is high noon, the sun- light of Got’s righteousness is at its meridian height and your cloak of a Klu Klux Klan, will be seen plainly as no means for success to a Christian govern- ment, which must change its motto: “In God we trust” or be ‘classed as a destroyer of its own Star of Hope. , | Sa PLANS ; and arrangements are being made to build and op- erate a first class bakery on the corner of 13th and Ohio Sts. and any Negro, who will not pa- tronize this enterprise is dead and should be buried. He can’t be living when the race can’t feel the warm blood of suppor coursing through ,his race’: bodily desires. Mr. Lamb has stood the test as an expert Baker by white firms throughout the country, but now he wants to Jean on the arm of his own race, that it might count another en- terprise owned and controled by Negroes. What will be your! first excuse to keep from giving him your support? If vou think you will have one let him know now and mavhe he can knock it out in the start, Th=nk God for all those, who are willing to Bace, ROYALLY ENTERTAINED. A few of the business men of the city received an invitations to be present at Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Taylor's, 1324 N, Washing- ton, to enjoy the feast in honor of the Prodgical Son, Mr, Frank Fowkes of St. Paul, Minn., who has been absent for years, re- turned to see his mother, The occasion was lively and enjoy- able by the following guests Mesdames J. E. Lewis, M. Hex, Warner Fowkes, Messrs J. R. Johnson, G, L, Scott, M. Hex, Warner Fowkes, A. T. Brown and H. T, Sims. The jokes were the habits of the old homes that circumstances caused them to leave, The elaborated supply of records kept all kinds of music, sermons and prayers going, The eatables were the choice selec. tions of the delicacies of the season, beginning with oyster soup and ending with Ice cream and cake, .Everyone, who has any knowledge of,the homé knows It was well prepared and welcome {is the sign of every breath; so you know we enjoy- ed ourselves. Now, we wish Mr. Frank Fowkes, who is mak- Ing a success in St. Paul, will come more often so we can help celeb fate the occasional feast rifice to have him and all enter- prises of their race to succeed, WE appreciate the facts that we have in our possession twc Calanders froin our friends, whe are delivering the goods & they are giving the original pictures and information, showing their business achievements. , One is from The Mississippi Beneficial Life Insurance Company, rep- resenting the fine Baby Boy of Prof, and Mrs. A. J. Topps, gay- ing: “My Daddy Leads,” and he does, because he {s one of the most live Superintendents on the staff. He has the qualities that mean forward and upward. The other is from Gorine Hair System at Greenwood, Miss., Memphis, Tenn., showing the picture of the Memphis House owned and controled by her. She is a decided success and we are proud of her and her firms. ——_s——_ WE want you to learn the worth of men and women by what they do, end while looking over the list of worthy persons now entering our city, think of Mr, R, J. Clark, a fine custom tailor, who brought his family, business and money with him to give our race a boost upward. He has bought a beautiful home on the corner of Water and Pine Sts., and opened business on 207 W. Pine St. It is your duty to make him succeed, He is hon- 3st and has the business quali- ‘Jes and only asks you to let him ‘elp you keep neat and clean, May he count on you as a help- erand not a kicker, There are about 7,000 Negroes here and they are all wearing clothes, but not all being furnished by the race, to» Seer GB ici Men, who read and think live by their thoughts; all others live by their bellies, that is why there are more eating enter- prises, most people do not read nor think, and enjoy the association, Now, we smile with the mother in see- ing her long looked for son. ——s—_ 2 “THE SMARTER SET” The origin of windfall in the sense of good luck, dates back from the time of Williams the Conquerer, ; It was then a crim- inal offense to cut timber in the forest. Only such could gather as the wind had blown down; hence a heavy wind storm was hailed by the peasants as so much good luck, and from this comes its modern application. There {s a windfall of good luck for those who take the advan. tage of the annual engagement of “THE SMARTER SET” head ed by the well known comedian Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Ho. mer Tutt, when they come to the Crawford next Monday and Tuesday, presenting their latest and biggest musical , success “BAMBOULA” called a jazzon- jan operetta, in two acts with ten scenes, t Correction: — In speaking of the U. B. F, & S. M, T, in last issue, we said they were five years old which should have read fifty, Mr R. G. Clark of Oklaho. ma Ise visitor in the City, TAOS Lodge of the K. of Ps.| ae Peaeee: Lee eee Sewn nga ee Se Kansas City, last Monday nigh and he made great impression jand was greatly impressed b; this set of brethren. Man |things were adjusted and w hope harmony and good will ! jours to keep, |, Sce H, 1, Hollie, the Tailo1 before buying elsewhere. , We have just completed, th minutea‘for the C. S. H. Church Bro. I. J. Porter, the man whi is prompt to duty in any trans action concerned, was here a once and took; them off out hands, Thank you Bro. Porte: The G. L. A, Club met or Tueeday afternoon with Mra. J T. Sandford as hostes« at the home of Mrs. SW. Fleming: the arranged pregram for the afternoon included musical se. lections and a paper by Mes C Tillman They enjosed_a nice hincheon served by the hostess, Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. F, O Mil- jer. Mr. and Mrs. WM, Carter left_Mondav for Chicago, to re- main indefinately, | Mrs. W. G. Curtis is at home again from a visit with her rela- tives in Abilene, , The John Brown Literary So- ciety had a gond attencance on last Tuesday eveninz an inter- esting feature was the Shelling Bee Contest, There were fifty or mere who took part, The first prize was won by Mr. G.W White, and the second ty Mrs Jd. D, Jones, Onnext Tuesday evenirg programis to be_ren- dered by the tadies ofthe B T W Clubs Everybody is invited to eome out. _ Mrs M Price of Kansas City is visiting in the City with her daughter Mrs EE. Hathmon, Mra. A Pricthard has returned froma trip to Medicine Lodge, where she has b’e en visiting w th relatives, Miss Florine Sullivan of Tul- sa, Oklahoma, is among the visi- tors in the City. Mr. OtisL Saunders w as a visi’or in the City Sunday from Hutchinson, = Me RB H. Simms of Newton made a visitin the City during the week. Mrs, Gertrude Childs of Tope- ka, ia a visitor In the City. Subscribe for The Stara pa per which you will apprec ate reading, Mr, Lee Walker is now in the City for an indefinite stay, Mr Walker hss been living In Kan- sas City, for several months. Miss Lucy Page Gaston of Chicago, is nowin Topeka, and has arpreached the Levislarr on the Kansas Anti Cigaret Law. Mra Syrilda Broaden is in the City for an insefinate atay and is staying with her mo her 826 S. St, Frances, Do you ventilate y our homes well? Everyroom thould be well ventilated rnd a gereral draft should be at al! tines arm- ed for air that is breathed over and over hecomes poisoniona Mrs Cashier-Crouch is doing extreniely well at her parlor at 6.912 N. Main and is mak- ing arucecs with her instanta- nenus hair dressing fur men, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Amiker | Mrs, Floyd Crouch and baby were the dinner guests of Mrs. B, F, Ray last Thursday evening. | Mr and Mrs M, Livingston was the dinner guesta of Mr, and Mra 3_M, Booker of 1751 Ohio! on the 2nd Sunday, A nice time was enjoyed by hoth families Beef Roast, and potatoes, gravev, and peas, Cranberry Sauce, Caf. fee, and Celery, tomato pickle and desserts, and brown bisenit« were served. Mra Raoker is an expert cook, and Mr, Boker fs an expert Attorney, When you ret In trouble eall for him. 1 Miss., Webster Co., H. H. Hemp- hill, Pres., O. H. Lofton, Sec., bas been completed 6 months and are still on our hands: We can't hear from the Secretary. Will some one please call his at- tention to the fact. —s-——- New ‘Hope Baptist | “Jesus Teaching Forgiveness’ was the general theme whict eleaused both young and old ir ,!Sunday School to think more » seriously about our forgiving . offenders, ; New scho’ars keer t falling in line, Let them come - on, We hope to gather them in - and teach them His Word. ' Sunday morning at, eleven ’ o'clock, the congregation heard _ with increasing interest, a won- jderful sermon preached by out atte fainister, Dr. E. T. Fish- back, who used as his text, Eph. 6:10.20. Subject, “The Church , in relation tothe Evil Day and Its Oppressors.” | “Some of the most Helpful jpassages of tha Bible’ were lread and discussed in the B, Y. IP. U. ' The audience at the evening service was held spell-bound as the Holy Spirit led our minister to choose as a text, Luke 10:25- 87. Subject:—“The Church in Relation to the Evi} Day and Its Oppressed.” His discourse} was superb, A few excerps fol- low:—Thera are those who have beon sttarved, defeated, and ruined by the devil and his forces, He has efficiently organ- ized his forces, There is spirit- ual wickedness. The devil is 4 spirit. 4 He is the prince of the power of the air as well as in flesh and blood. We are urged to put on \the whole armour of God that we may withstand the wiles of the devil. ' There is spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. The devil’s forces have attacked that which is nearest, and dearest to our hearts, The disciple who wrote my text, wrote the words while he was in prison., Who are the op-| pressed? Look in our country and read about them in other, countries, These agents of the devil are| in places of culture and civiliza- tion, They have brought about this oppression felt by all hu- manity, | Gird your loins with truth. Spiritual wickednesq in high places would rob us of our hope if It could, { This is an age of doubt, un- rest, and unbelief. Men so soon forget—-even, the loss of loved ones. Is there any one who likes to talk with you about the Jove of Jesus? Usually some real old saint. , | Men think they are too busy to talk of Him or to pray. Do not some read everything but the Bible? Do you talk about Jesus and rejoice to do so? Have you read of the three and one-half millions of starv- ing children in Europe? Are not they depressed? Do you not know you can help some? { | The church of Jesus Christ should not be narrow, Hear and help all the needy and oppressed whenever and however you can in His Name.” | Mr, Alfred Tittington jump- ed from a moving locomotive and sprained his ankle recently. Mrs. Queenie Taylor was able to attend service Sunday morn- ing. 8 Mr. Fountain Winesberry ts better. Friends of Miss Lela Walker will be pained to hear of the death of her father. He died in Arkansas City, Kans., Sun- | day morning at nine o'clock, The family has New Hope’s,. sympathy, - | Mrs. Joseph Patterson is im-'' proving steadily. - Mrs, Mary Mitchell is still on | the mend, Mrs, Elizabeth Dandridge is better, Mrs. Mollie Davis pf Atchi- ron, Kansas is {n Wichita, vis- | iting at the home of her broth. | re ine a: os E ae , . wn cm. J aw 3 as ee oe 4 S a a ee aR ~ 2 f of " ‘~ 2 ss : "¢ 1 Eee » oie a <i : ., ee eee. an ie. ad i Rates} . S int ins : eae a en ae ° 5 HES Bor Pe v as BUTS vs ho ee ree | ; fe Ras mal. ,; WETS eee ey a TWO NIGHTS grat” MONDAY, JAN. 17.. MATINEE TUESDAY ‘ America’s Greatest Colored Show “THE SMARTER SET” - HEADED BY THE FOREMOST COMEDIAN - 7 Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt ~ Presenting Their Sensational Musical Success 7: BAMBOULA! A JAZZONIAN OPERETTA Uuexcelled in Magnifficence, Mirth and Melody . Everything New And Original. PRICES~60e to $2 50, plas tax - BOTH BALCONIES RESERVED tO? COLORED PATRONS. their daughter Miss Helen, and their granddaughter, little Hel- len, Grace. went to Arkansas city, Kans., Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of Mr. Walker, Miss Lela Walker's father. 1 | Mr. Prince Edwards and Mrs. Anderson were happily united in matrimony. We hope for them a long happy life, both are stirring persons and understand the battles of life. ee South St. Louis. Notes Mr, and Mrs, I. Bates are blessed with an 8 1-2 pound ba- by; be sure they are happy. | Mr. Richard Simpson died last Friday, morning at 545........ and was buried Sunday, His many friends were out to pay him their, last tribute of re- spect. Mrs. Johnson residing on Fi more Street is very illI ; It is the wish of her many friends that she may have an early con- | valesence, 1 The audience entertained at St. Paul Church by the very small boy filled the church. —s—. | Eldorado Dots. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. It has been a long time since we have said anything thru our columns. We now speak that you may know we are still on the map, ’ Xmas meant much to us, it was spiritually celebrated. Both congregations met together at the Methodist Church and par- ticipated in a Xmas ladder, the same was laden with valuable things for both old and young. Many children were made hap- pv. There was not one missed. Santa Claus had great respect for both Pastors and their wiv- es, Mrs. J, Reeves received in yalue of One Hundred Dollars worth, Mrs. L. A. Story was likewise satisfied. , Both congregations met in the Baptist Church at six o'clock in the morning, Rev. L. A. Story preached the sermon both Pastors received a liberal contribution and went away smiling, Several good dinners were set during the day. The Rev, and Mrs. J. Reeves were entertained at Mr. Gus Shaw's with a deliclous Xmas_ dinner. Those present were , Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Miller, Mrs. Elzie Dan- fels and brother-in-law Fayette Tompkins and Mr, Shaw‘s sis. ter and husband, Landrums. On watch meeting night, the Baptist Church was alive with the Holy Spirit and seemed to six additions two of whom were baptized in the river yesterday. It was clearly , demonstrated that the Baptist Church must build larger, They cannot seat the people. On New Year’s night, Mr, and Mrs. Carrie Dishman gave a de- lightful repast to many of their friends among whom were- the pastor and wife. , We regret very much to say some of our best folks are on the sick list: Bro, Joe Robinson, Sister J, R. Duncan and Sister Esther Thompson also Sister Florence Cook. \ 3 A Subscriber, —s—— “ BEAUTY HINTS Wemen less than 45or €0 will not be interested in these hents but if older no doubt you may find them woath while knowing. Aa the skin of an older wom- an usually dry and wrinkle, it 18 a'ways best touse some kind of effective skin food, such as Cold Cream, which contains nothing but the bestoile, miner- al ott and almond oil is easily ab- sorbed and is indeed helpful to the skin and this way wrinkles can be smoothed out ofthe skin by the use ofa goud noushing Cream, byimassarging well with the tips of the fingers, Above all very hot water and Birong sosp should be avoided on the face and when {t_becorr. es necessary to.use a mild soap ft sshould be rinsed well with cold water, strong soaps has a tendency to harden the tissues and gives them ahard and dry €ffect, By Mre F W. GC, —s—— LET OUR BOYS ORGANIZE THEIR POSTS. (By Associated Negro Press) , Worcester, Maxs,, Jan. 14,— The orgunizitios of separate ports for Colored men was authorized at the first meeting of the council of organization of administration of the Mass, department, Veteran sof For. eign War, Efforts will’be made to encourare all Colored men who_ saw foreign service In Un. cle Sam's armed forces, estab. lih such posts, _ Inauthorizing the organiza. tlon of Colored veterans’ the council acted in accordance with tegulations of the national de. ariment, which refused to als tow Colored men to join white's posts, and vice versa. Coun. cil members will make cam. signe in their own sections to Interest men inthe plan. fn Worcester this work will be done by John Trump, repres. entative of Worcester veterang on the council,