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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE VOL 13? NO. 51 MAKING THE CITY SAFE FOR ALL. (By Associated Negro Press) Plittsburg Penna. March 11. Raids in the disreputable districts among the Colored people are being continued by the Council's Public Safety Committee. At the beginning the Colored people, as a whole, were inclined to descredit the campaign of the Committee but now appear to be reconciled to the program of "making the city safe," because the campaign has not been wholly confined to the Negro sections but is being carried into all the neighborhoods wherever the criminal elements have been found carrying on their depredations. Big Things for the A. M. E. Church. (By The Associated Negro Press) Dallas, Texas, March 11. -A five million dollar driven has been started by the African Methodist Episcopal Church for its connectional educational work. The drive will be led by John R, Hawkins. Financial Secretary of the Church. The Hishops' Council which has just closed its annual sessions in this city gave its officers sanction to ne drive which will be startet at once. Asked to Use Extreme Wisdom. Macon, Ga., March 11.—The Negro Question in the South" was the topic of a lecture delivered by Walker B. Hill to the student body and faculty of Mercer University last Wednesday morning. Mr. Hill advised moderation in dealing with the question and declared that the South must use extreme wisdom in its effort to fix an equable adjustment of the matter. The lecture was well received. Paid the Penalty. By The Negro Associated Press Columbia, S. Car., March 11, Ivy Little John, a Spartanburg Negro, was electrocuted here last Friday morning for the kill of J. S. Hobart, a white conductor of Spartanburg the Neg o's home town. He expressed sorrow for the crime. If Blacks-Then Hunt. By The Negro Associated Press Ocala, Fla March 11. - An old fashioned "man hunt" is in progress in the surrounding country for an unidentified Negro ac- cused of an assault on a young white girl whose name is being witheld from the public. The girl "thlnks" the man who attempted the assault was black. Illence the "man hunt." A New Declaration of Friendship. By The Negro Associated Press Baton Rouge, La., March 11. Governor Parker has expressed a desire to help deserving Negroes of the State wherever they sign of needing and deserving help. He has expressed admiration for the progress the Negroes have made in all directions during the past fifty years and accounts himself a friend of the Race. Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper. Desire Your Patronage Give Them a Trial. (By The Associated Negro Press) Brunswick, Ga. March 11. Stockholders in the Brunswick Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company were made glad by the report of its Board of Directors at the annual meeting last Tuesday night. The company has made a great record and is now numbered among the prosperous corporation in the state of Georgia. The Women Will Meet. By The Negro Associated Press Phoenix, Amz, March 11. The Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will meet in this city July 18 to July 21, inclusive. This will be the first time that the Colored women of the West have met in Arizona. It is expected that the meeting will be largely attended Mrs. Johanna Snowden of Illinois is the president of the Federation. Who Will it Be. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., March 11 President-elect Harding is to be asked to name a Colored man for a place in his cabinet. So far as can be ascertained the place has not been selected by the in- fluence that are seeking to have a Negro named to be a member of the new president's official family nor is it known who the petitioners have in mind to fill the appointment should Mr. Harding see fit to mention a Colored man in this connection. The air is full of rumors, but that is all.* A Soft Way Out. (By The Associated Negro Press) Raleigh, N Car., March 11. A petition signed by Dr. J. L. Peacock, President of Shaw University, the Rev. S. W. Lignon, L. N. Cheek, Charles R. Frazier, Dr. George E. Evans and other prominent Colored citizens failed to prevent the holding of a Ku Klux Klan meeting in the City Auditorium last Friday night. In declining to issue an order restaining the Klan, Mayor Eldridge gave it as his opinion that no trouble would ensue from the meeting and that any other or prohibition would be in the nature of interference with free speech. The meeting was held and no trouble has followed in its wake. Still there is Hope for Victory. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., March 11, 9121—The Republican National Committee met this A. M.. at THE NEW WILLARD HOTEL in full session. The meeting was a celebration of the tremendous victory at the polls last November. The chief business before the committee was the proposal made at the convention last June to reduce Southern representation in the Republican National Convention and the reorganization of the party in the South. A special Sub Committee appointed for the purpose of thrashing the matter out reported that they had not had time to go fully into the matter and recommended a postponement. It was, therfore, decided by the National Committee to de- WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Mar. 11. 1921. A SOUND PRESIDENT FOR ALL THE PEOPLE. ******* (Special to The Negro Star) Washington, D. C., March 11 President Warren G. Harding. It is becoming natural and sounds good. There is something refreshing in the feeling that there is now in the White House a president of all the people. The spirit is manifested in the activities already started in behalf of the "New Era" so earnestly referred to in the President's inaugural address. Those gathered here from the foot corners of the country for the purpose of getting a "close up" of the new administration are leaving for their various homes with a belief that better days in every way are at fer the report of said subcommittee and also to add four other members of said subcommittee, as fallows: National Committeemen Reuben Williams, of Oregon; Rud K. Hynicka of Ohio; Joseph B. Kealing, of Indiana; David Mulvane, of Kansas The three members first appointed were: Congressman Bascom Slemp, of Virginia: Irvin Kinsley, of Vermont; and R. B. Howell, of Nebraska, with Chairman WillH. Hays, and Secretary Will H. Hays, and Secretary Clarence B. Miller, of the National Committee, ex-office members of, said subcommittee Prominent race leaders now present in Washington City expressed themselves as very much gratified by this enlargement of the subcommittee, believing that a sense of fairness will now prevail. (By The Associated Negro Press) Pensacola, Fla.—Naval Ensign John Walter Alcorn is under arrest here charged with wilfully killing five Colored persons who were bathing in the surf last Tuesday afternoon Alcorn was doing some fancy stunts at the time with the landing of his plane in the sea and is declaring to have deliberately charged on the group of Colored people, instantly killing five of them. Dozens of white peepie were on the beach but none were struck by the stunt performing aviator. Southern Senators don't want Wages equalized. (By The Negro Associated Press.) Washington March, 11.—The Minimun Wage Bill is having a hard row to hue to the Senate. Southern Senators are especially vicious in their attaches on the measure. They affect to see dire results if the bill is allowed to become a law because it will put Negro employees in the Federal service on an equal footing with the whites employed on the government. Ninety cents is the minimun wage provided for in the measure. Lucien B. Watkins, Poet (By The Associated Negro Press) There has recently died a poet of the Negro race who should not be permitted to go uncommensurated to his grave. I allude to Lucien B. Watkins, whose death occurred, February 1, 1921, at Killed Five Before There is one outstanding feature in the sentiment of the people who are in the city. It is a condition agreed to by the leaders from various parts of the country. The outstanding feature is the universal desire that above all things there must be a definite legislative program mapped out. This program must and will transcend even the very interesting and lively contest for public office. There is a universal approval of the sentiments and spirit, expressed in the inaugural address of President Harding, and there is a belief that "he means what he says." Fort McHenry hospital, where he had been a patient for about eighteen months. He was born at Chesterfield, Va; forty-two years ago After some years of teaching he entered the army in which he became a first sergeant. His health was wrecked in the service of his country. Short and simple are the annuls of the poet. The first of Watkins poems I met-with attracted me by their extraordinary vigor of thought, their original phrasing, and their perfect lyaical form. I thought I discerned in him an exponent of the new spirit of his Race in those unsettled times. That is now a mature conviction. From his pen in the last year or two have come many lyrics of the quality of the following "Sonnet On the Negro": He thinks in black. His God is but the same John saw----with hair "like wooll" and eyes "as fire"---- Lo, he has learned his own immortal role In this monentous drama of the hour; Has read right the heauma" Scriptural scroll" Bove a ancient wrohg—Long buasting in its tower. Ah, he has sensed the truth: Deep in his soul He feels the manly majesty of power. No one of his Race lived more intensely on the crest of the wave of its advancing life. Its most ardent aspirations were his, and he could express them effectively, in lyric forms. To give proper value to this estimate of Watkin's poem let me be personal enough to say that I have assiduously studied all the verse productions of Colored writers that I could find--in newspapers, in magazines, and in books--and the general result of my studies that the Negro is fast attaining a place of importance in this department of self-expression. But no Colored poet of these times has surpassed Watkins in voicing the spiritual forces now at work deep in the soul of his people. Knowing the estimate I gave to writings, Mr. Watkins requested me, about two years ago to act as his literary executor, which, of course, I consentdd to do. In pursuance of that arrangement he shortly ago, sent me all of his poems in manuscript, a sufficient number to make a good sized volume. I have been critically reading these with a view to making a truly representative selection Mr. 11. 2. Bacore Companies. Chicago, March 11. A quarter of a million dollar drive with dollars as an ultimate and is the milk in the cocoanut of a gigorous campaign now being conducted by the Progressive Company, a Negro cooperation of the city. A big, modern department store has been planned, ground purchased to be the site of a $150,000 building and a $200,000 stock of murchandise are included in the general designs of this company to establish the first genuine department store among the Colored people in this country. Chicago has been "xoned" by the organization and clubs set up in the several sections which have already raised enough of the money needed far the preliminary work of purchasing the site for the proposed building and preparation of the large corps of heads of departments and clerks teat will be used when the big store is opened to the public. Stock is now being sold at a rapid rate and the projectors are very confident that the building operations of the company will be started before the year is ended. C. H. Turner is the president of the company and W. A. Bryant is the treasurer of the company. Both of these men are popular and enjoy wide acquaintance in the business and church work in Chicago. of the best to submit to a publisher. Such a book would be a valuable addition to the Negro's growing literature of merit. I do not think Watkins's significance has been generally discerned--simply because his poems have not been read. His last poem, pathetic beyond expression, will make every reader wish to have in their hands a book from one who could write so beautifully: LOVED AND LOST My fallen star has spent its light And left but memory to me; My day of dream has kissed the night Farewell; its sun no more I see; My summer bloomed for winter's frost. What matters if today should earth Lay on my head a gold-bright crown Lit with gems of royal worth Refitting well a king's renown?-- My lonely--soul is trouble--tossed. For I have lived and loved and lost, reat God: I do not question thee-- Thy way eternally is just. This seeming mystery to me Will be revealed if I but trust: Ah. Thou alone dost know the cost When one has lived and loved and lost; But he has not lost. He is victor in life's battle. He has left to the world something that will not perish with the body, for it is of the Immortal spirit. Too soon is hushed his silver sdeech. The music dies upon his lute. The cadence falls beyond our reach; Too soon the Poet's lips are mute. So wrote a brother Negro poet, Charles Bertram Johnson of Roscoe C. Jamison. The words are applicable here. And also these, from the same Elegy: So his fair soul, our sable Board, Upon the sea of Daakness deep, Weighed anchor, sails unfurled, and hard Aport, made safe the Harbor sleep. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THEIR SIGNS DISAPPEARED WITH THEM. (Special to The Negro Star) Washington, D. C., March 11—Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson states that in accordance with the campaign pledges that all segregation signs in the various departments would be taken down before 'sundown on March 4th." He asked for special representatives to bestir themselves and locate some of the said signs. After a long and faithful look, it was discovered that the Democrats evidently "smelled the rat," for the "specials" returned without finding a sign anywhere. There are no segregation signs in Washington under the new administration. THIS IS WHAT HAPENED IN A SOUTHERN TOWN. THIS IS WHAT HAPENED IN A SOUTHERN TOWN. Special to The Negro Star: Memphis, Tenn. March 2, 1921. Horace Heard, born Feb. 15, 1894, died March 2, 1921. Mr. Heard was a colored brakeman and always at his post on duty and was loved by those who knew him. Of course it is true that times are critical now among the breakmen; the whites do not want the colored men working at all—the white brakemen say the colored man ought not get the salary they are receiving. Mr. Heard was a man among men. He said before he went out on his run, if he got killed he would be on his duty. He was shot to death at Cormorant, Miss., March 1921. He was shot to death by an unknown party and the freight train went on into its headquarters before they missed him, and when found he was at Lake Cormorant. This killing was done between 2 and 4 in the morning of March 2nd. They tried to carry this man out in the woods a piece from Lake Como; tho he would not go, so they took another man by the name of (alias) Rabbit into the woods so Rabbit states tho he didn't return to the train but afterwards, heard the shooting. Now editor and readers, this is a shame on this state and before our Maker, God the Almighty that this poor man has been killed for making an honest living. If the white man wants to work why does he not come out of the city and town, get him 20 or 40 acres of land and a mule and go to work and quit killing the Negro man? All of you know that when a colored man learns anything he never forgets it and is hard to turn down because he knows that he can do a thing, always on time—does his work systematically. Heard could not be run off his post, but they killed him off. God is yet alive, since the killing of Mr. Heard, they have dismissed 72 white brakemen from service. Mr. W. B. Holmes, President of the Colored Brakemen Association with company went down from Memphis, to show their respect toward their fellowman brakeman, H. Heard. Mr. Holmes spoke in behalf of those who went with him, also those who got left in Memphis, and those who were on duty and could not attend. He said as long as they lived they were going to provide for Mrs. Heard and are in sympathy with her now. If they do as the President has stated God will not let them suffer. Mr. Heard did not belong to any insurance neither fraternal order but he owned a little home in Memphis. Below are the names of those who accompanied the bereavent:— Breakmen—Geo. Phillips, Earle Thurmond, Gill Mack, Fred Ward; Jno. Smith, Isom Smith, Robt. Grant, Jno. Hynes, Wesley Johnson, M. D. Wilson, Jessie Love, Wm. White, Leroy Gilmore, Peter Stroud, W. M. Herod, W. B. Holmes. Firemen—Haywood Betts, Clyde Trenble, Major Jones, Memphis, Tenn., Lawson Moore, Clarksdale, Miss. (Continued on fourth page.) --- Negro organiziog in Des Moines. (By Associated Negro Press) Des Moines, Iowa, March 11. Colored citizens have recently organized a group of bureaus that will supervise the various activities operating among the Colored people in Des Moines. Robert D Durr is in charge of the publicity program of the organization. Preparing for Atlanta Meeting. By The Negro Associated Press Atlanta, Ga., March 11.—Reuban Black and Charles A. Shaw have returned from a visit to Principal Moton at Tuskegee with whom they practically closed the arrangements for the meeting of the National Business League which convenes in this city during the month of August next. An industrial exhibit is to be the chief feature of the convention. This exhibit will include modols of Negro inventions, samples of manufactured goods, agricultural products and live stock. The local committee promises many surprises for the occasion. Is not this wonderful? By The Negro Associated Press Thomasville, Ga., March 11. John Wilson, a Negro, charged with assaulting a white woman was discharged by a jury in Judge Thomas' court last week. The accused man established a good alibi and the woman declared that she was not sure that he was the man who assaulted her. Real sympathy exposed By The Negro Associated Press Washington. D.C., March 11. Five hundred dollars has been raised to help Clara Johnson, a victim of last year's race riot, to procure her freedom. Prominent Washingtonians are interested in the woman's cause. Want More Members. By The Negro Associated Press New York, N. Y., March 11.— The N. A. A. C. P. drive for 250,000 members is on Dr. DuBis and Dr. William Pickens are in the southern field; James Weldon Johnson and Walter P. White are in the middle west, and Mary White Ovington is in the far West. The drive is said to be very successful. Another Real Estate Company. Spartansburg. S. C.. March 11.—Negroes of this city have organized the Woodward Trust and Loan Company with a capital of $10,000. The company was organized by L. H. Woodward and will engage in the handling of real estate. Bigger Business and Bigger Place. (Bv The Negro Associated Press.) Chicago, March 11.—President Frank L. Gillespie of the Liberty Life Insurance Company has announced that the company has leased the entire second floor of the magnificent Roosevelt State Bank that is being erected at the corner of Grand Boulevard and East Thirty-fifth street. This is an annual departure for "big business" even in Chicago, and when the building is completed Liberty Life will have one of the most beautiful office locations and equipments in the entire city. Fearing Mob's Flames. Beaumont, Texas, March 11. Rather than be burned to death Monroe Gilder, a Negro, shot and killed himself. He had barricaded himself at his home after he had killed two other Ne- groes and a white man in nn altercation last Monday night. Citizens surrounded the home of Giluer and in the effort to capturo him fired the house. Finding escapes impossible, under the circumstances the mur derer shot himself. Moorehouse Leads the Season in Victories. (By The Negro Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., March 11.—At the close of the foot-ball season, a full squad of more than 15 men reported at the call of the coach for basket-ball candidates. All the varsity squad of last year, including the scrubs to whom a dept of graditude is due, were on hand. There also appeared two new aspirants viz. Bailey and Sykes, what captured the guarding posts and were powerfully factors in all the victories. The season began with an overwhelming defeat over the fast Y. M. C A five which was closely followed by a defeat over the Atlanta University quintet. After defeating all the Southern teams and, beemnigly, with no more word to conquer, Morehouse brought Shaw University down from Ruleigh N. Car., and defeated them in the fastest game that the Atlanta fans had ever witnessed. Not satisfied with winning the Southern championship the invincible tigers journeyed to Hampton and defeated the fast Seasider's quintet, champions of the East, and Shaw University on their home court. In speaking of the game at Hampton fans on the East, say that the Southern lads brought a new style of play into the East and that they showed their superior ability and training in every stage of the game. This is the first time Hampton had suffered defeat this season but since this time Howard has inyaded the Seasider's victory and escaped with the spoils. Morehouse only regrets that Howard and Lincoln would not compete for national honors. It is undoubtedly true that Bailey and Hope have earned their positions on any all-star intercollegiate five. The display of teamwork and of passing and shooting from long and short range startled fans of the East. New Orleans, La., March 11. A contribution of $725 was made to the Anti-Tuberculosis League Fund, this week, by the local Negro Longshoremen's Union The money will be used to establish a sanitarium for Negroes afflicted with the "white plague." A Negro Town for Louisiana. (By The Associated Negro Press) Cedar Grove, La, March 11.—A town exclusively for Negroes is being organized near here by one Gus Salomon. The site for the town comprises a tract of 2200 acres and is owned by the projector, Salomn. This is the first experiment of the kind in this state. He Lasted Longer than Usual. Tampa, Fla. March 11.—Tom Brown was indicted for murder in the first degree by the Grand Jury last Tuesday. Brown is accused of the killing of Albert Chambers a white merchant in Lutz a few miles west of here. Officers Disturbing Peace. (By The Associated Negro Press) Miami, Fla., March 11. - While engaged in a vagrancy roundup in the Negro district last Sunday night Deputy Sheriff John W. Bishop ran amuk and shot up the district creating a season of terror among the Colored people. He was finally quitted by other officers before any serious consequences ensued but was not apprended by the authorities. Arkansas Thought of the Negro Boys. (By The Associated Negro Press) Little Rock, Ark., March 11. An Industrial School for Negro convict boys was provided for by the legislature last Friday. Representative Ebel of Hot Springs, was the sponsor for the bill. Appreciated His Service by Gift. (By The Associated Negro Press) Normal, Ala., March 11, retiring President Walter S. Buchanan was tendered a loving cup by the student body last Mon- day night. The regrets of the students and faculty were eloquently expressed by various speakers and Buchanan feeling- ly responded. The retiring head goes to Pittsburg, Penna., to serve as the business manager of the COMPETITOR, a magazine published at that place by Negroes. Making a Showing in Pittsburg. (By The Associated Negro Press) Pittsburgh, Penna, March 11.—The Colored people purchased more than $500,000 of property last year and their three banks did a business of over $1,500,000. These facts were brought to ligh at a recent meeting of the Common Council's Committee on Public Safety by Rev J. G. Austin, a Colored preacher of this city. Want New Building for Children. Wilmington, Del. March 11. Wilmington Colored people have inaugurated a movement which seeks to procure new school building for Colored children. The City Council has been petitioned in the matter and the Colored citizens believe they will get the new building at the coming session of the State Legislature. A Splendid Reception. New Orleans, La., March 11, Negro public school teachers tendered a reception to the H. H. Dunn, last Friday niget, in appreciation of his work as president of the Colored Educational Alliance. Dr. Dunn has accepted a secretaryship in the A. M. A. League. The Women Will Meet. (By The Associated Negro Press) Dallas, Texas, March 11. The National Negro Congress of Mothers closed a two days, session here last week. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Eugene Bagby. Mrs. Edward A New Chapter in the History of Club Life. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, March 4- A new chapter in the history of club life in Washington was begun when the Lu-So-Lit Club formally opened its newly acquired Club house located on R Street This club has pursued its objects—musical, social and literary for some years, holding its meetings and functions in places loaned or rented for each separate occasion. 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Salve—For Colds, Croup, Coughs, Neuralgia. Marble Cerate—For Old Sores, Man or Beast. Marble Korn—To Remove Corns. Blood Root—Alternative Tablets for Women. Orient—Superfine Vanishing Cream. ELMER JOHNSON AT— Agent 612 N. Main WICHITA, KANSAS. Hours: 11 to 12 a. m. 2 to 5:30 p. m. Office Phone M 2999 Res. Phone 4246 DR. FRANK O'HARA MILLER If you don't get me at my office or home, call me at— MAKIN EYE DRUG STORE 'Phone Market 239 507 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. At Your Service Now— MRS. ORA CARTER, CATERESS Service Recognized by the Best People to be the Best. 'Phone D 2285W 1007 Indiana Ave. Wichita, Kansas. Domestic Laundry Agent FLEM FORT, Prop. CHAS. FOX, Assistant Barber. Phone M. 6132 Cleaning Altering Pressing and Dying, Neatly Done; Called for and Delivered CAFE IN CONNEC TION 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 Kanana, 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. 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 507 North Main Street. WICHITA- - - - KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. JORDAN & CARTER Tailors Makers of Fine Hand Tailored Gauges for Ladies and Gentlemen. "Give Us a Trial Order Now." 535 N. Main Street CHITA, KANSA THE HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Registered 1914. Use Hair and Scalp Treatment will destroy hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a tilt, prompt service to every one. Teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 W. Wueck (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, Miss) With Street 'Phon IDEAL GROC A Full Line of Eatables. Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and School Supplies. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HOT TOMATOES, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and School Supplies. J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietor. The Queen Preparation "FOR HAIR and SKIN" Rally manufactured to meet your particular beauty requi ANYWHERE CUSTOMER JORDAN Ta Makers of Fine Hair for Ladies a "Give Us a T 535 N. Ma WICHITA, GORINE HAIR AND Regi Gorine Hair and Scalp Tr make the hair grow. Guarant ment. Prompt service to every I also teach the trade. T Mrs. Lela L. Out (Gorine Headquarte 908 E. 13th Street 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 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.) COFFEE T A Full Lineof Eatables. Low Prices Confectioneries, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Lunches and School Supplies. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HOT TOMALAS. J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor. MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, Proprietress. WICHITA. KANSAS. Confectioneries, Ice Cream and Scho SPECIAL ATTENTION J. W. THOM MRS. UBERI WICHITA. Nile Queen "FOR HAIR" Scientifically manufactured to meet J. H. H. Nile Queen Preparations "FOR HAIR and SKIN" NILE QUEEN Wonder Bleach NILE QUEEN Hair Beautifier NILE QUEEN Cold Cream NILE QUEEN Vanishing Cream NILE QUEEN Liquid Cold Cream NILE QUEEN Face Powder Pink, Flesh, White, Brunette and Cream Brown 50c EACH POSTAGE 5c EXTRA The country-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparations has so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and f. cla shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book F. KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. 3423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 62 Chicago, entry-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparations has that they are on sale at most drug stores and f class if your dealer or agent cannot supply you, so come with your order. FREE - Beauty Book F KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. Indiana Avenue Dept. 62 Chicago, The country-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparations has become so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and f class beauty shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book FREE KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. 3423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 62 Chicago, Illinois 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. MRS. MAMMIE JACKSON, 801 E. 17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt. 1305,J. BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY Fresh and cured meats. Produce and staples. Groceries of all kinds. 'Phone Market 3304 WE DELIVER [Signature] & CARTER Tailors and Tailored Garments, and Gentlemen. Morial Order Now." Cahn Street KANSAS SCALP TREATMENT Entered 1914. Treatment will destroy the germs and need if you take a thorough treat any one. Terms reasonable. Salaw, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. ers, Greenwood, Miss.) 'Phone Mkt. 6132 EAL GROCERY Line of Eatables. Low Prices. Dam, Cold Drinks, Lunches Pool Supplies. GIVEN TO HOT TOMALAS. PSON, Proprietor. A THOMPSON, Proprietress. KANSAS. Preparations and SKIN" your particular beauty requirements QUEEN preparations has become most drug stores and f class beauty cannot supply you, sets FREE - Beauty Book FREE CHEMICAL CO. pt. 62 Chicago, Illinois FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS 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. CONSTANTINE RICORDI RICORDI RICORDI EAST END BARBER SHOP Shaving, Hair Shampoo And FLEM 912 E. 13th Street 'Phone Mkt. 6120 PEOPLES UNI- Funeral Director OWNED AND OPERATED SERVICES GUARANTEE We are in shape to take all arr AMBULAN Lady N. A. LEW 600 North WICHITA, MAKIN EYE The Re Where business is known s DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIE Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing And Electric Massaging FLEM FORT, Proprietor. 912 E. 13th Street — Wichita, Kane Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6557 M. EOPLES UNDERTAKING C Funeral Directors and Embalmers OWNED AND OPERATED BY NEGROES SERVICES GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST-CLAS 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 The Ready Place Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTICE Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing And Electric Massaging. FLEM FORT, Proprietor. 912 E. 13th Street Wichita, Kans. PEOPLES UNDERTAKING CO. 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, Kans SIMS' RECORD These are Sunday-scho Necessities.--Writ MS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Chu Necessities.--Writefor prices today. Phones: { Day, M Night, D AVERY UNDEPTAKI SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today. 523 N. Main St. Auto Hearse and Calls Promptly Ans WICHITA, - - - Just Call Market TO Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night CHITA, KANS Just Call Market 83 Auto Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. WICHITA. KANSAS. JOHNSTON BROTHERS Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Always Right 1152 N. Mosley BLUE GOOSE CA T. H. ELLIOT, Proprietress LUE GOOSE CAF T. H. ELLIOT, Proprietress BLUE GOOSE CAFE Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 Is now under new management and to Give the Best Meals in the City for Sunday Dinner a Specialty. 513 N Main Street Wich Until 12:00 P.M. Now under new management and Guarantee the Best Meals in the City for the Moor Sunday Dinner a Specialty. Main Street Wichita, KE Is now under new management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money. Sunday Dinner a Specialty. MARKET 1094 COLEMAN'S SMOKE HOUSE Soft Drinks, C Employment Stand 533 N. Main St. Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobacco AND Employment Agency 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KA Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Employment Agency Stand 533 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS Day 'Phone M. 6128 505 N. Main St. Night 'Phone D. 742W 536 N. Water St. PRICES REASONABLE Leake's Taxi & Baggage Service M. LEAKE, Prop. WICHITA — — KANSAS. For Rent-- Furnished Front Bed Room, Bath with Gas and Electric Lights, and Running Water. MAN AND WIFE PREFERRED 909 Ohio Ave. 'Phone D. 9283W. WICHITA — — KANSAS Cutting, Going Electric Massaging. FORT, Proprietor. Wichita, Kans. Phones Night M. 6557 M. 4114 W. EDERTAKING CO. Makers and Embalmers GERATED BY NEGROES NEED TO BE FIRST-CLASS the worry off of you by making angements. SERVICE SERVICE Attendant. IS, Manager Main Street KANSAS. DRUG COMPANY Ready Place and transacted. A Full Line of: S, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS Wichita, Kansas BOOKS FOR SALE! ools, Societies and Churches refor prices today. Phones: Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1166 AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY THOS, ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Motor Ambulance covered Day and Night. KANSAS. OSE CAFE T, Proprietress Until 12:00 P.M. Management and Guarantees on the City for the Money. Over a Specialty. Wichita, Kansas igars, Tobaccos ent Agency WICHITA, KANSAS James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 507 N. Main St. Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. OUR JOB DEPARTMENT Is prepared to take care of any kind of job. All work done under guarantee. Try us. Residence 'Phone Mkt. 1665, 501 N. Water St. Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 8, 1897. The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication. Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. The Bone-dry Anti-Cigarette Bill lost in our state which means a little long to nail nails into your own coffins and a short time in which to get yours. We look to, and appreciate the interest which our agents, in persons of Rev. J. W. Hayes of Leavenworth, Mrs. Porter of Cleveland, Miss., Rev. H. Hudson of Webb, Miss., are manifesting in the work of raising the subscription list. They are faithfully at work from which, the results are felt by us. hangs as a protection for accused and helpless in the city of St. Louis. He went against our will, but we hold them still as our friends and pray that the vision of prosperity that they saw will mean more than they anticipated. He is our President Harding. Is he yours? He is after our own heart. Does he please you? He loves all humanity alike. Is that like Christ? He means right only. Is he right? He thinks Democracy should begin at Home. What think It is for your benefit that we urge you to be present at St Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock and you will be showing yourself neighborly to bring your friends. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, editor of The Crisis will speak. As a reasoner of truths, that means fair play to all, he has what you shall know. Everybody knows what it means to hear and see Dr. Dubois, so meet us at the "edifying feast." IT WAS SO SUDDEN We could not realize what was happening nor could we get enough of self-conscience to tell the world that Atty. Freeman L. Martin and wife left on the 27th of Feb. for St. Louis, Mo, where they will make their future home. Atty. Martin is without doubt one of the best men we have ever met to strangers;—His time and money are at their disposal, his home stands open and his table ready. But he saw fit to leave us, though it was hard to give up his possessions and friends, he saw a vision in the farther East and it looked so bright until he followed the light thereof and now his "Shingle" LOCAL NEWS WANTED—One all-round printer 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas, or experienced pressman—Apply Rev. S. B. Butler, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. is with Rcr. S. W. Bacote, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., in a special effort. This is his 26th Anniversary as pastor in this one of the largest churches in the West. Rev. Butler is very much impressed with Dr. Bacote and his people and says that Dr. Bacote seems more lovingly planted in the hearts of his people now than ever before. This is as it should be. Mrs. L. C. McCuller who has been visiting in Topeka has returned home. The Annual Knife and Fork banquet to be held at St. Paul church on Thursday eve March 17th will be a grand affair. There were a number of Visitors in the city Sunday from Newton. Mr. and Mrs McKelly of Newton were among the visitors in the city Sunday. Mr. John D. Jones has returned from a trip to Topeka, in the interest of the American Legion. Mrs. W. C. Neely's home will be the scene of a very beautiful birthday given by Miss Nettle Fay Oliver for her niece Mary Waldine Neely who will celebrate her 11th birthday a number of her little girl playmates and friends will be present to spend a pleasant afternoon planned for them. Business brought Mrs. Cowan to the office this week. Mrs. F C. Helm and Mrs. F. O. Miller transacted business Wednesday with the office. Mr. Chas. Coloman transacted business with the office one evening this week. Mrs. R. J. Clark visited the office one day this week. Mr. --- Stanifield transacted at the office for the Bachelor Club Tuesdsy morning. It has always proven to be a rare occasion at the St. Paul A.M. E. Church at the knife and hangs as a protection for accused and helpless in the city of St. Louis. He went against our will, but we hold them still as our friends and pray that the vision of prosperity that they saw will mean more than they anticipated. He is our President Harding. Is he yours? He is after our own heart. Does he please you? He loves all humanity alike. Is that like Christ? He means right only. Is he right? He thinks Democracy should begin at Home. What think you? He is head of the right administration, an administration that pledged to take down the Dmorcats' signs of prejudice known as "segregation signs" before "sundown of March 4th," in the very heart of a Christian Republic; so Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson tells us, that a faithful look shows that the "signs" left with the Democrat Administration in Washington, D. C. Thank God for an administration that believes that the brave Race that furnished the bravest soldiers of the world, is human and need no signs to humiliate them. If they are good enough to die for "Old Glory." then they are plenty good enough to be protected by "Old Glory." We have only wished for a President and an Administration that had hearts of flesh, so they could tell when other hearts were aching, so we are happy at the first move, move on "brother deacon" your flock believes you are an Orthodox Baptist, your faith is truly in Jesus Christ, Who came to call the lost. It is God's way and 12 Million, if no more, believe we feel the Spirit moving in our hearts, have the witness in our breast that you are pleasing both God and man. Fork Banquet, not only because you can get the most delicious delicacies of the season but because you can get both mental and spiritual strength. On next Thursday the 17th, they promise to give you a full around treat, one of the most elevating programs will be rendered by both out and in town talents. Dr. R. C, Henderson of Hutchinson, will be the principle speaker. His choir will also render service or half in the service. Winfield and Newton will have their best talent. If you don't want to regret be present on time The G. L. A. Club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Lewis a splendid paper "Why parents should co operate with teachers in training their children in correct english" waa read by Mrs F. L. Barnett A nice luncheon was enjoyed. Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Ora Carter. The John Brown Literary Society held their meeting on Tuesday evening at the St. Paul A. M. E. churh. The readings by the Misses Marie Brown, and Bernice Cooper were highly enjoyed, as was the Budget by Miss Alice White. On next Tuesday evening the program in part will be rendered by the pupils of the 6th grade from L'Ouverture school under the direction of Miss Fouts. musical and other numbers will be included. Everyone is invited to attend. CITY CHURCHS. New Hope Baptist What a privilege to help train the young in service and teach them of the saviour of mankind. The story was told that Christ said would be told wherever the gospel was preached that of the "Woman who poured the precious oil upon the head of Jesus." Sunday morning, the teachers and students hastened to Sunday School where this great love-lesson was taught. The Tauject, "That Which Never Cleveland, Miss. News. Special to The Star: Please allow space in your neway paper for Cleveland's, happenings. The church work under Rev. Bradley is progressing nicely; also our Sunday School has a good enrollment and still increasing. We have five classes well represented, truly, the Spirit of the Lord is with us in our Sunday School work. We have a public school building, second to none so far as construction is concerned. The good white people helped us to build this two-story brick structure for our children. We are blessed with a principal of unquestionable ability. (Prof. J. M. Branch.) We have under his administration a school garden composing two acres of land. Our school is preparing teachers to work in the rural schools of the county. Prof. Branch is a real teacher of his race. Will send you date of our Easter exercise as we are planning to have an elaborte program; wish we could be honored with your presence. Thanking you in advance for the space asked for and am also enclosing money order for two subscriptions as follows:—Prof. J. M. Branch, Cleveland, Miss. Box 97. Rev. A. Newsome, C. e.eland, Miss. Your agent and reporter, (Mrs.) Lula Porter. Fails," based upon the text 1 Cor. 18:8 was used by our minister, Dr. E. T. Fishback, in the eloquent sermon which he preached Sunday morning. Our ever-faithful B. Y. P. U., group held a glorious meeting at their appointed hour. At seven-thirty p. m., our pastor delivered a wonderfully interesting, spiritual sermon. The text and subject follow: Phil. 2:9-11; Rev. 15:3-4. "The Secret and Glory of the Kingship of Saints." There was an excellent attendance at all the services Sunday. Strangers, come again, join us. You are Welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gooch, of Arizona, are the proud guests of a little daughter, whom they have named Lutte Elizabeth. Mrs. Gooch was formerly Miss Lela Norwood. Mrs. Celia Talman was recently called to Pueblo, Col., on account of the serious illness of uncle, Mr. Hiter. She writes he is better. Don't fail to attend the "Womanless Wedding" at New Hope March 18. "Heap Much laughs." The Surety Club, under the leadership of Mr. Morgan Robinson, the Purity Club, under the leadership of Mr. J. R. Johnston, and the Shiloh Division under the leadership of Mr. Hiram Parks—yes, they plan a great victory in a grand financial rally the third Sunday in April. All of our sick members are improving. Calvary Baptist. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m., all children are welcome to attend. Parents, send your children. H. T. Sims, Supt. Preaching at 11:30 a. m. Junior B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m. All young folks are welcome to attend Senior B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. All are cordially welcome to attend and enroll if you wish; we will be glad to have you any time. Strangers are cordially welcome to come and worship with us, Rev. S. B. Butler, Rev. Matt Jones our District Missionary preached two very eloquent sermons Sunday in absence of the pastor, who is out of town assisting Rev. Bacotte of K. C. Mo., in a special effort. We anxiously await his return. Rev. Greene, the assistant pastor, ably sees to the running of affairs in general, assisted by deacon Jones. Mr. Morris of 1235 Blaine Ave who had quite a serious accident in an automobile collision is at home doing fairly well. Mrs. W. C. Neely is getting up again. Mrs. Walter Crumbley is able to be out at this writing Mrs. Lucy Neely of Arion, Kansas, is in the city. Special to The Negro Star; Find enclosed 50c for which please let The Star shine into the home of Mrs. Mary Dardon, Pine City, Arkansas, for three months. Let me say here that our church, (First Baptist of Pine City) is moving along just fine since the dark Yours for the good of The Star. and the Race. (Mrs.) R. C. Campbell. "Loveless Love Blues" Lopeless Love Blues is the title of the latest blues song by W. C. Handy, originator of the blues idea, and better known by "St Louis Blues" and "Memphis Blues" which are known the world over. The Q. R. S. Company has made a roll of this number featuring a colored pianist, James P. Johnson of New York City. Since Jan. 1st, six phonograph companies have made phonograph records of "Loveless Love," as the words are a novel construction and the music characteristic of Mr. Handy. The chorus of "Loveless Love" is written in Spanish tempo and carries a simple melody as beautiful as "Silver Threads among the Gold." The second chorus is written in Jazz tempo and is pronounced by all who hear it as an innovation in the song writing game. Pace and Handy Music Company enjoys the distinction of being the first to publish a song with the laughing trombone, the first to put over a song with Mamie Smith on the records, and the first to lend dignity to the blues. This company is doing a pioneer work which in the years to come will be pointed to with pride by members of the race. NEW YORK LEADS. (By The Associated Negro Press) New York, N. Y; March 11 New York City has a Negro population of 128 088 These figures make this city the biggest center of Negroes on the Western Hemisphere. A New Hospital for Cleveland. (By The Associated Negro Press) Cleveland, Ohio, March 11. Dr. Josheph T. Thoms, president of the Cleveland hospital Association is organizing Lincoln Memorial Hospital which is to provide hospital attention for the Colored sick of this city. The hostile attitude of the hospital authorities towac Colored physicians is declared to be the reason for the enrichment of the new hospital From One Thing to Another. (By The Associated Negro Press) Culpeper, Va., Mar cn, 11, Wallace Willoughby, 30 years old, white, was arrested by Sherriff J. J. Nash and locked up, charged with the murder of James Robertson, 20 years old, Colored, in an argument. Hints of race rioting that followed delayed the arrest, when the murdering had quitted. Sheriff Nash went to Willoughby's home and found him hiding in a storeroom at the rear of his dwelling. The sheriff also found a still, it is alleged and thirty gallons of mash." Willoughby submitted to arrest without disturbance. Robertson died at the home of friends. He was stabbed through the left lung in an altercation following an argument with the accused man, who escaped to his home, according to reports. Witnesses said that the white man was drunk and the boy was sober when the crime was committed. In Honor of Lincoln. (By Associated Negro Press) Des Moines, Iowa, March 11. The annual Lincoln Douglas celebration was held at the Union Congregational church, under the auspices of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Speakers were, Attorney General Gibson, on the "Life of Lincoln," and A. Lindsay, Negro deputy sheriff, on "Frederick Douglas. Also there were a reading by Miss Marble Black burn and vocal solo by Mrs. Harry Noll. Paid the Penalty. (By Associated Negro Press) Richmond, Va. March, 11. William Turner, Colored, must hang for the murder of T. Morgan Moore, torpedo expert, on government property near Alexander, Va., last May, according to a decision of the United States circuit court of appeals, handed down here today, which sustains Turner's conviction in the United States district court at Rinnond. The date for the execution having passed, United States District Judge Waddill will have to pass sentence again. The execution will take place in the courtyard of the Henrico county courthouse, here, and will be Virginia's first legal hanging in years, as the state statutes provide for electrosecution. First Negro to get on Memorial Court Record (By The Negro Associated Press.) Louisville, Kv., March, 11. On motion of W. C. Brown, lawyer, a precedent was established in joint session of the Jefferson Circuit Court, by the appointment of a committee by Judge Thomas R. Gorden, dean of N. R. Harper, aged Negro lawyer. He was the first Negro in Louisville to be admitted to the practice of law after the Civil war, and on more than one occasion represented white persons in litigation. It is said to be the first time a memorial will be spread on the records of the court for a Negro lawyer. The committee was composed of W, H. Wright, A. A. Andrews. Charles L. Taylor and Nelson M. Willis, all Negro lawyers. Negro Farmers Seek Co-operation. By The Negro Associated Press Helena, Ark., March, 11.—Negroes of Phillips county, who are members of the Negro Civic League, have evidenced their desire to cooperate with white farmers and business men in a letter to the civio bodies of Helena, which has been given wide publicity. The league was organized January 17. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, March, 4.—After a deliberation of less than thirty minutes in one of the shortest first degree murder cases in this jurisdiction, a jury convicted William Henry Campbell, 20 years old Colored boy, of the killing of Mrs. Gertrude Harrison Mann of March 11 last. What Evil Do You Seek? (By The Associated Negro Press) Montezuma, Ga., Marcn. 4. For several weeks past there have been reports that some men dressed in women's clothes have been stopping them on the streets at night and questioning them. Last night after an entertainment at the school house, it is said that three men with dresses on and carrying large butcher knives stood in a place where the larger part of the people passed on their way home and "just looked at them" as they went by. Not a word was spoken, according to reports. It is maintained that the masquer. aders were white (By The Associated Negro Press) Philadelphia, March, 4. Philadelphia Negroes are planning to take an active part in an antitrashing movement, according to announcement made recently by Henry D. Dolphin, president of the Universal Citizens' Protective League. Must Pay the Penalty Today. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, March, 11.—William Henry Campbell, twenty years old, confessed murderer of Mrs. Gertrude H. Mann, a music teacher, will be hanged at the District jail. Friday, March 11—the anniversary of the homicide. (Continued from first page.) THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED IN A SOUTHERN TOWN. Relatives from Memphis, were Mrs. Horace Heard, Miss Olevia Burt. A LETTER OF CONSOLATION Dublin, Miss. March 3, 1921. My Dear Mrs. Heard:— If any consolation can be afforded, with so heavy an affliction as you have just experienced, it must come from higher power than mine. Your strong sense of religion, and of our duty of resignation to a power that is beyond our control, and a will that is ever beneficiently directed toward our God, must uphold you in this most bitter trial. I well know how painful the well-meant, but often mistake officiousness of friends may be on such occasions, or I should have hastened to your side and sought to assauge the pangs of your overworn spirit. It was a melancholy pleasure to dwell upon the virtue and accomplishments of your late beloved husband; but the subject is too painful for me, and in the confidence that he is in the enjoyment of everlasting happiness, such as my dear Carrie, even you could not have realized to him on earth, I hope that you will support your spirits for your own sake, and look forward as in old days and be able to compare notes as to all that has befallen you. With a prayer for every blessing on yourself believe me, your ever affectionate friend, D. H. Epps. Dodge City on the Map. Special to The Negro Star:— (Notes by Special Correspondent) Facts for A. D. 1921, written and reported in the light and progress of the Present and not the past tense. We have a thrifty business city of more than 7000 population, self-booming as if automatically arranged to be such and the colored population which is a fraction less than 300 share an equal chance in thrift and push of the city life. We are located about 70 miles West of Great Bend, Santa Fe R. R., one of the greatest division points, with a well equipped Round House, potentially felt in our mildst, for goods, our people find ready employment there at good wages. Quite a number of railroad porters from the East and West stop here to sest, a few of them make their home here, own property, and make a very creditable showing for the Race. Also about 80 per cent of our resident citizens own their own property, or buying it. The A. M. E. Church pastored by Rev. E. J. Malore, who bears the distinction of being the first pastor to stay on the work, is moving on in harmony with the church and community. Attached to this church is a Young People's Social Club, organized by Mr. William Logwood, a competent and leading member of the church and factor in the community, whose age and experience seem to add to his efficiency instead of detraction, a born leader, and all follow him. The object of the Club is not only for moral, intellectual and social good, but Spiritual Elevation, and collect means with which to complete their edifice of worship, which is now in the basement and with the strong support of Mr. Frank Powers, the always present and willing helper, success seems certain—By the way, Messrs Logwood and Powers are two Mechanical genius, artistic workers in iron and wood. We cannot boast of having very good restaurant accommodations, but for a good square meal, up-to-date meal, find Mrs. Turner when you visit the city, just across the railroad, a little South. We can boast of the Wallace-Jackson Barber Shop, 112 Front Street, the up-to-date tonsorial artist, where no segregation is known. The project of transferring the First Baptist Church Building from the West side to the East side, by the pastor Rev. S.. M. Smothers, his officers and members is about to be resumed after several months holdback on account of a flaw being found in the abstract to the lots where they were going to locate which is about to be cleared up; however they are all full of zeal and hope. The One Accord or Light Seekers' Bible School at Dodge City, Mrs. B. E. Boren instructor, has made a short pause awaiting literature, which will better promote its object. Brother Dewitt Watson, deacon of the Second Baptist Church, a great spoke in the business of the church, is working at the Round House, but when it comes time to put his shoulder to the wheel, he will be there. Mr. Marsel Jennes was unfortunate to get his arm broken last Thursday evening. Sunday School Record Books now complete $100