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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE THE AMERICAN CONGO-BURNING OF HENRY LOWRY VOL. 13 NO. 51 WM. PICKENS ON EPIDEMIC OF LYNCHING. (By The Associated Negro Press) New York, N. Y. April 1.—In an interview given to the associated Negro Press representative last Saturday, William Pickens, the noted Negro Orator, has the following to say regarding the recent epidemic of lynching that has gone over the South: "We "civilized" Americans speak superiorly of cannibalism in Havti, when it has not been proven to exist, and in other island of the sea, where it is known to have existed. And we imagine that we are ever so much "better" than the cannibals, who cook people to eat, while we cook people not to eat them but to Hurt them. We cook them to give them pain. The other cannibals stomach is hungry and he wants to feed it; he has no thought of cruelty or of giving pain, and he slays his victim mercifully and simply cooks the flesh to EAT. He does not cook them alive We cook them, not to eat the browned flesh, but to feast on the pain and torture of the living man. The difference between this utilitarian cannibalism of the Mississippi Valley, is like the difference between God and Manmon, or certainly like that between Earth and Hell. "This cooking of human flesh and enjoying it with the eyes and perhaps with the nostrils, is civilized cannibalism. The worst of savages is the savage of civilization. The savage of the seas may cook human flesh to eat; those of Arkansas burn human flesh to cause pain, to see its withering, and mayhap to smell its savor, and the great audiences enjoy the spectacle and the incense. The roasting flesh tastes sweet to the African cannibal, but it smells pleasing to the Arkansian. We have seen an ignorant old Colored woman pour tobacco snuff into her mouth, under her tongue; and we have seen my lady of society sniff this same snuff into her nostrils. In their different ways, they both enjoyed snuff. So the savage may devour the brown and crinkled flesh, but the 'civilized', barbarian sniffs the sweet incense of charring cuticle and scorching hair. "It is all the more damning that this reversion of the whole community to the deepest inhumanity is usually based on the pretext of some alleged crime by an individual. Long ago Seneca suggested: "One crime is concealed by the commission of another." We say yes, but it is as when a pin prick is lost in a sword cut." I say we are still friends; it has been some time since you have had a line from me. I often think of old times when you were in the State. Hope things are well with you; times are a little dull now but hope for better days. I've decided to take the agency for your paper and think I can do a deal of good in these parts. Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper, Desire Your Patronage—Give Them a Trial. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, April. 1. 1921. A Voice from the West. Special to The Negro Star: April 1, 1921 Dear Bro. Sims: Kindly permit me, as missionary of the South, West District missionary Baptist Association, to say a few words concerning the condition of the District at this time. 1ST ITS MINISTERS. The churches of the S. W. have great reasons to thank God for the careful and God-fearing pastors which they, through prayers and careful research have chosen to go in and out before the people. 2nd. In my tour through the District I found churches in splendid condition. Arkansas City, pushing forward in their missionary endeavors, with a fresh coat of paint on the building and Parsonage, Services well attended, and a preacher Rev, J. E. Wood whose heart is on the right side, we said "surely the Lord is in this place." At Winfield the people have taken on new life and activities preparing for the coming session of the S. W. D. M. B Association In August under the strong preacher and leadership of Rev. F. Leath there is no such thing as failure. They sent to the missionary a box of clothing and shoes which are being given to the needy of the district. Jesus said: "In as much as ye have done it unto one of these", Matt. 25:10. I did not visit the Church at Wellington at this time, but learned thro that Gospel preacher and patient pastor, Rev. G. C. Harris that they continuing to go forward. Nothing but praise can be said concerning the churches at Wichita. The Calvary Baptist planning a series of meeting and missionary endeavers New Hope wide awake working and praying for Greater New Hope. St Mary Baptist church "fair as the moon" is not to be overlooked as a soul saving station to all way farers. These churches are pastored respectively, Rev. S. B. Butler, Rev. E. T. Fishback and Rev. J. C. Douglass, all great preschers, great pastors and great lovers of humanity. The church at Newton has some things to overcome, and is doing nobly at her task of enlarging her borders, all auxiliaries and churches are blinding every energy to build their new church building, under the leadership of Rev. Williams the Evangelist Pastor they cannot fail. At Hutchinson, we have two Baptist churches. The 2nd church and the Tabernacle. Rev. P. C. Crutchfield is the Gospel minister of the former and Rev. I. H' Hughes Pastor the later, while Rev. Crutchfield is a new man in the District he has taken hold of affairs as one who is no stronger, and is being felt as a power for God and right. Bro. Hughes' people are likewise planning to build. The spiritual tide is residing at Great Bond, indeed "behold, old things have passed away" 244 AN INVITATION TO THE CITIZENS' OF KANSAS We are now asking all who want to and are capable and will, come and help us in uor glorious work. We the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten are calling for all the ladies who are capable of being an uplift to the world. Now it is better to scatter seed of kindness than to sow wild oats. There is always some one against everything, but we want real women, for there are plenty of them here. We also have a goodly number of children in our Juvenile Department whom we are training and striving to our Highest Power to bring them up fit subjects to face the world and trying to teach them to know life's journey. We are also trying to teach them to be truthful, obey their parents that their days may be long. I feel that God has called me and placed me in this cause and I am determined to go through and speak kind words to all children and always invite all persons to God. Twelve years ago I came to Kansas and took up this work—sometime the sun abides and sometimes it rains but knowing the results of zealous labor, I still stick to the task. I have not gathered flowers all my while in Kansas, but they have stoned me as they did Stephen; I know our rewrads are not to be obtained in this unfriendly world, but beyond the river where the flowers bloom forever and the days are always bright. We cannot choose victory by talk our hearts must possess what is right. It is a heart and soul struggle to make a peace call and election sure. I am running the race with patience and hope long looked for and this old day-house in which I dwell is falling down. I hope to train some little boy and girl to take up the work and march to the Kingdom; no one can do the work I have done unless God be with them. My assistant helper at this time is Mrs. F. D. Kelley of 1157 N. Washington Ave. Wichits, Kansas, whom I believe will some day make a noble woman in this great cause. First, we must pick for talent to teach these little ones and live to your teaching, which Mrs. Kelley truly spends her time when called to the little ones; she now has 21 on roll and can care for all she can get. Oh, I could have more friends if I were on the other side, but never will I turn back--farther on, the way grows brighter, and I am counting the milestones one by one. I am organizer of the Silver Leaf Temple, which at this time is the highest Temple in Wichita, and has the strongest treasure. and new life is being manifested They have just closed a series of meetings in which much good was accomplished spiritually and numerically "Father" J. H. Rainey is the spiritual adviser here, long may he live. The churches at Larned and Kinsley are watched over by Rev. O. W. Freeman, a man of much piety and Christian integrity, these churches have a small membership, yet they have the only light for the people of these parts, pray for them for Let the Negro Know Himself by His History. (By The Associated Negro Press) Wilmington, N. Car., April 1. Unusual interest is being shown by leading educators of both races in the South, who are interested in the plan of strengthening racial integrity by teaching Negro children something of the history and achievements of their own race. The main obstacle of such a course has been a lack of books suitable for school children of grammar grades. Harcourt, Brace and Howe have just published a book of this kind. The Upward Path, compiled by Mary White Ovington and Myron T. Pritchard, with an introduction by R. R. Moton of Tuskegee institute. Fifty Negro authors are represented, with biographical notes of each. The quality and tone of the selections are excellent; and some of the names stand high with white lovers of good literature. Dr. Kerlin, secretary of the Virginia society for the study of Education, says of the book: "It's use in Negro schools would greatly contribute to the development of that character in the Negro which we of the white race so often expressed a desire to see. It is to be hored that state boards of education will take this view of the matter, and will place this reader in the hands of Colored school children 'as prescribed book. It would be an act of justice as well as of grace that would do much toward promoting inter-racial goodwill." The North Carolina department of education has put one book of Negro authorship..Up from Slavery, by Booker T. Washington.on the list of books recommended for reading by high school students of both races. Farm and Home Seekers' Club in Florida (By The Associated Negro Press) Tallahassee, Fla., April 1 Eighteen men and women attended the annual conference of Negroes Extension Agents in charge of farm and home makers, clubs in Florida at the Florida Agricultural College February 22 to the 26 inclusive. The party listened to a course of special lectures by prominent educators and there was plenty of discussion. The meeting was regarded a pronounced success. they are legal. Dodge and Jemora over two more of our mission stations pastored by Rev. S. M. Smothers, much good is being accomplished by this western preacher who needs a companion. Now sisters don't all speak at once. We have two churches at Garden City, the 2nd church Rev. J. L. Stewart a young man is bringing things to pass having just closed a splendid meeting for the saving of souls. The Tabernacle Church Pastored by Rev. G. P. Henderson. There is union among the churches and a spiritual fervency that speaks well for the people (Continued on fourth page.) (By The Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., March 25. - Colored men have suddenly become important factors in the disturbed labor conditions at the Stock Yards. This fact is an outgrowth of a very general wage controversy, all of which brings to the fore a rather strange labor union relation borne by the Colored men in the controversy, and reveals, incidentally, the existence of a union within a union with the colored men's hands literally tied to their sides. The threatened general strike, however, looms smaller as the days go by. While the Stock Yards' companies have not receded from their position that a readjustment of wages must be accomplished, there are indications that the Union leaders have not found a willing public ear to their side of the controversy. There are those who make the further claim that the colored contingent have awakened to what is called the anomaly of their union relations and flatly refuse to join in a wage at this particular time. All this comes into public view in spite of the vote 21,482 to 207 favoring a launching of a general strike by the Union forces Whether the rumored unwillingness of the colored men to join their forces to the movement has anything vital to do with the union leaders delay in calling a general walkout can not authoritatively be ascertained at present. Stock Yard officials have been quick to announce that, in the event of a general strike, they will not use colored men as a strike breakers. Inquiries at the yards and of a goodly number of colored men employed in all branches of Yard labor, failed to establish the reason for the announcement. The general investigation conduated by the Associated Negro Press brings to light what might be the reason why the colored men have been slow to sympathize with the union leaders' plans for a wage strike at this time. Inquiries in this direction reveal that the local union branches for skilled labor men are closed to colored men. This has been a sore spot with the colored men for sometime past. Steam fitters, engineers and mechanics in general, if they are colored, have no chance to affiliate with the locals of these particular branches of union labor. The Butchers and Meat Cutters' locals are the only branches open to colored men no matter to what class of workmen they may belong. This situation is declared to be the main reason why the colored elements at the yards have been unwilling to join in the contemplated strike. Dental Meeting. (By The Negro Associated Press.) Charlottsville, Va., April 1— The Old Dominion Dental Association closes its 8th annual session last Saturday. Drs. D A. Ferguson, of Richmond, G. G. Strong, of Norfolk, E. D. Downing of Roanoke, were among the prominent dentists who attended the meeting. m , N _ { 1 2 } , \sqrt { B _ { a d d } } AR. PEOPLE PRICE, FIVE CENTS BY LOWRY BY WM. PICKENS. Reprinted from The Nation of March 23, 1921 The valley of the Mississippi River from Memphis, to the great delta may be termed the "Congo" of America. It includes the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, western Tennessee, and eastern Texas. The quest of this Congo is not for rubber and ivory, but for cotton and sugar. Here labor is forced, and the laborer is a slave. The slavery is a cunningly contrived debt-slavery, to give the appearance of civilization and the sanction of law. A debt of a few hundred dollars may tie a black man and his family of ten as securely in bondage to a great white planter as if he had purchased their bodies. If the Thirteenth Amendment, which has never been enforced in this region, means anything, it is that a man's body cannot be held for an honestly contracted debt; that only his property can be held; and that if a contracting debtor has no property, the creditor takes the risk in advancing credit. Otherwise a law abolishing slavery could be easily evaded, for the wealthy enslaver could get the poor victim into debt and then hold his body in default of payment. Wages could then be so adjusted to expenses and the costs of "keep" that the slavery would be unending. The only way for this debt-slave to get free from such a master is to get some one else to pay this debt; that is, to sell himself to another, with added charges, expenses of moving and bonuses. By this method the enslaver gets his bondmen cheaper than in a regular slave system, for in the debt-system, he does not have to pay the full market price of a man. The effect is to allow the ignorant and the poor unwittingly and unwillingly to sell themselves for much less than an old slaveholder would have sold them. The debt-master has other advantages, in that he is free from liabilities on account of the debtor's ill-health or the failure of his crops. The debtor takes all the risk; and in case of misfortune or crop failure, gets deeper into debt—more securely tied in bondage. This is the system that obtains in the great Mississippi Valley, and it has not been modified for thirty years or more. The evil of this system is responsible for all of the massacres of colored people and for nearly all of the horrible lynchings and burnings of individual Negroes that have lately taken place in this region. The recent most barbarous of all burnings of a human being, that of Henry Lowry, at Nodena, Arkansas, near Memphis, Tennessee, is directly and immediately traceable to this debt-slave system. The newspapers of that section, which described in great detail the Negro "murderer's" deed of killing a white planter and the savage torture which the farmers inflicted upon the slayer, either pretend not to know the cause of all this or deliberately ignore it. Some of the newspapers, whose representatives saw members of the white planter's family and found out everything else, said that "no reason could be ascertained" as to why the Negro shot the whites man. And other papers invented or accepted a beautiful little fiction: that Lowry had chased a colored woman for a mile or more trying to kill her; that this colored woman finally ran into the home of O. T. Craig, the planter, for protection; that the planter stepped out to "remonstrate" with Lowry, when the latter shot him dead, incidentally killing his daughter, a Mrs. Williamson, who stood near him, and wounding his two sons, Hugh Craig, thirty-five years old, and Richard Craig, twenty-seven years old. As we know the South, we should have to be very simple-minded to believe this, even if we had not gone immediately to the section and found the facts otherwise. For a Negro in Arkansas to do what the papers of Memphis, say Lowry did, that Negre would have to be a maniac, 'and so the papers tried to be consistent by asserting that he was "drunk" one even going so far as to report that a still had been found at his house. (Certinued from page two) (Continued from first page.) Let us look at the facts. We should always bear in mind when there is trouble across the color line that we never read the side of the colored people in these papers, and also that many white people say over their dinner tables and to a few of their colored servants what they will not say in public. About two years ago Henry Lowry, the Negro, came from the State of Mississippi to work on the farms of O. T. Craig, a large planter in Mississippi County, Arkansas. With him came his wife and six-year-old daughter. He was well-behaved and industrious, and knew nothing of whiskey and stills. Even the Memphis newspapers admitted finally that he was an honest, hardworking, inoffensive Negro. They admitted this to make it sound reasonable to assert that he ran a still and not drunk! O. T. Craig, the planter, owned all the land therebout. The colored tenants could own nothing, and Craig controlled everything. He hired, paid, and fired the colored school teacher, for such schooling as he allowed. His son Hugh was his farm manager. His son Richard, "Mr. Dick," was a "bad man" to the colored people. He was postmaster and clerk of court. As the Lowry case proves, the mad of the colored tenants could be opened at any time, and they got such "justice" as the landlords willed. Craig and his household, therefore, were about all the "government" the black tenants knew. The Constitution does not follow them into the backwoods of Arkansas. A few weeks before Christmas, Henry Lowry ran afoul of the policies of the debt-slave system by going to Craig and asking for a settlement; that is, a summing up of the debts and credits for the two years or so, and a delivery to Lowry of the balance due, if any. Christmas was coming; and it is thought also that Lowry wanted to move away, which the Craigs perhaps knew, as they controlled the mails. And Lowry knew that if he attempted to move away without having written evidence that he was debt-free, all his household goods would be "attached," and he and his family might be attached, too. But although Craig could have "settled" on his own ex parte figures, as is the rule, he refused to have any settlement at all. That would be bad policy; to concede these Negro tenants a reckoning might lead to other presumptions on their part. Who knows? If they can ask for a settlement once in two years and get it, they might come to ask for monthly statements, with bills and receipts. And what would become of debtbondage, if the debt-master must keep true and actual account? Craig would not settle. Moreoven, any presumptuous Negro who insisted upon a settlement must be answered—emphatically. So Richard Craig struck Lowry and admonished him to not come again for a settlement, for there would be no settlement. Lowry was a man of forty years or more, and being indignant, he said among his fellow-blacks that he would go back again and insist upon a settlement. Now, there was a woman named "Bessie" who was cook for the Craigs, about twenty-five years old, and on perfectly friendly terms with "Mr. Dick." She is the principal in the fiction about the colored woman who was being "protected" from Lowry by the Craigs. She had reported that Lowry had said he would "come back," and on Christmas day, when she saw him coming, she simply ran into the house where the Craigs and their guests were at dinner and reported that Lowry was coming. She was not chased a mile, for she was the cook, and the Craigs were eating her Christmas dinner. When Lowry arrived on the porch he announced that he had come again to ask for a settlement, and the senior Craig, with appropriate language, told him to leave the place, and emphasized his remark with a billet of wood which he hurled through the door, striking Lowry. And as Craig and his family and guests came pressing through the door, Lowry was backing off the porch as if fearing and seeking to escape from bodily harm, when bad-tempered "Dick" rushed out of the door and shot Lowry. It is said that others also were menacing the Negro with guns. But not until he was shot at, and as he himself claims, hit by a billet from the Craig, did Lowry pull his gun and shoot—unfortunately killing the father and the married daughter and wounding the two sons. Immediately the newspapers, especially those of the nearby city of Memphis, began to work up a lynching by advertising the "outrage." the "Negro murderer," and "bad whiskey"—without one word of explanation or one sylable of editorial comment upon underlying cause of all this. Lowry had escaped and was caught in El Paso, Texas, on the 19th of January, being traced through a letter which he had written to a friend in an effort to get news to his wife and child, who had been moved into the Craig back yard for "protection." The colored people whom Lowry mentioned in this letter as his friends were thrown into jail, with others whom he did not mention but who were known to be officers of the Odd Fellow Lodge to which he belonged. Two wives were jailed with their accused husbands. Governor McRae, of Arkansas, tried to forestall a lynching by ordering the deputy sheriffs who had gone to Texas to bring Lowry to bring Lowry to Little Rock. The Governor had said that Lowry would have fair trial. The nearest route from El Paso would lie through Dallas and Texarkana, and would not pass anywhere near the scene of the original trouble. But the deputies took Lowry several hundred miles out of the way, down through New Orleans, so as to bring him to the waiting mob in Mississippi county. The leader received a telegram from New Orleans, to meet a certain train in Sardis, Miss. We have here a good example of the contempt for local law, and a good indication of the incapacity of the counties and States to protect prisoners who are the objects of mob feeling or to punish those who are guilty of interracial lynchings. This mob paraded itself unhindered through three States past the great city of Memphis to the spot in Arkansas where the burning was scheduled to take place. Some of the mob even stopped at a principal Memphis hotel, tipped off the news so that the afternoon papers could announce the exact hour when the lynching and burning would take place, and "celebrated" with a good dinner. The papers announced the burning for six p. m., and it actually took place at 6:30. The spirit of all the news in the papers tended to make heroes out of these lynchers, who had captured a handcuffed Negro from officers. The papers spoke of them as being "all men." Meanwhile all law was prostrate, as if it were nonexistent. Everybody seemed to know just when and where the burning was to take place, except the sheriff of that county. The papers say that there were six hundred lynchers and sightseers from all the surrounding communities. The Memphis papers even had a correspondent on the scene to cover the affair for them. But there was no evidence of the power of the State or the nation to protect, not Lowry but civilized law. The torturers burned the victim for nearly an hour before he died. They began with his feet, sprinkling dry leaves by the handful on a slow fire. But after they had thus burned off all the lower part of his body and his abdomen began to burn, they decided to prevent the anti-climax of a slowly breathed out life; they poured gasoline over all the upper part of the body so that the victim expired in a great flame. According to the sheriff of the county, who managed to be absent when the burning took place, "every man, Woman, and child," white of course, in that county wanted that burning to take place. And yet some Southern members of Congress got wrathy when a witness before the Census Committee testified recently that in some communities of the South the majority of the white population is lawless in its attitude toward Negroes. Seven other colored people, two of them perfectly innocent women, would have met the same fate in that same hour if the Arkansas roads had not been so bad. These others were in jail in Mississippi County, accused or merely asuspected of having helped Lowry to escape. Indeed, the afternoon papers had almost jubilantly announced that at least three would be burned at six p. m., and maybe "an even half dozen." But the automobiles of the mob sank in the mud up to the hub so that they could not reach the jailed Negroes that night, and the next day the governor had two of the prisoners hurried across the State line into Missouri and had five others brought to Little Rock, and incarcerated in the State penitentiary. For once bad roads proved to be the best roads for bad civilization. As an excuse for the anticipated murder of these prisoners, the papers had said Lowry "confessed" that they helped him, and they told much about his talking and the joking" with the mob all the way from Mississippi to Arkansas and that he had talked and answered questions even while they were burning his limbs off up to his abdomen. We learned from better source that the Negro said never a word except when the mob brought his wife and little daughter to see the burning. He spoke to them. Several times he did try to eat hot ashes or fire and die, but the kindly mob would kick the embers out of his hands and out of his reach. Even members of the mob admitted to cloored people: "He was the gameat nigger—never said a damned word!" All this newspaper talk about his answering questions and eating and jesting is an evident attempt to lend an air of romance to a bestial crime. In one respect this murder did not reach the low depth of barbarism usually attained in orgies of this kind. The mob did not fumble in the ashes for the charred bones and other "souvenirs" as is usual in such Southern Roman Holidays. This charming custom incidentally is commentary on a civilization that is trying to work up a feeling of righteous indignation about alleged instances of carnibalism in Haiti. There is no evidence that these exist. If they did, however, it is questionable whether, as a visitor to our shores remarked not long ago, "it would not be somewhat less revolting, in view of the utilitarian motive involved, than the sadistic carnival which has become an approved and established ritual in the South at regular intervals throughout the year." THE NEGROSOLDIER (By The Associated Negro Press) The Negro soldier is an honorable figure in the history of the United States of America. He has met his duty squarely, he has shed his heart. His will has been that America shall live and Democracy prevail. These are the strengthening expressions of a warm and whole-hearted inheritance. Out of the loins and heart throbs of his forebears he came to the possessions of light, life and the love for deeper liberty. A slave tiller of the soil he grew to know the power of the Sun; a heart shaken spirit of the night he learned to worship the beauty of the stars; an emancipated servant of the Republic he attained the spiritual heights upon which men sacrifice their souls that liberty might live. It comes with amazing definiteness of outlines that America grows smaller in spirit whenever he seeks to encompass the higher purppses of American life. To the right and left of him range the barriers to every righteous inclination save the one of blood sacrifice. And yet the Republic must live. The aspects of living must be widened the realizations of liberty must come in closer touch with the material rhapsodies of life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness. Hence, the black soldier remains the patriotic upholder of the purer American ideals to the end that the spirit of Democracy shall not die but shall live, everlasting, the guiding light of our beloved Republic. 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Official recognition for the Negro at the handa of the National Administration therefore, is a question and not a matter of mere political incidence. We have every reason to believe that President Harding will continue to stand erect and do his duty as president and as a man. Negro Believes He is Able to Conquer. (By The Associated Negro Press) Detroit, Mich., March 25th— Harry Cook, a young Negro athlete of this city, is being hailed as a coming lightweight champion pugilist by many good judges FLOWER OF LOVE No. 10147 G. U. O. of O. F. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday evenings. A cordial invitation is extended to visiting Odd Felows. This number is also enjoying the courtiies of A SPECIAL DISPENSATION worthy of serious consideration by all Worthy Fraternalist. The House Hold of Ruth of this Number is also being organized and all interested should give these opportunities their immediate attention. For further information, See or 'Phone the following Officers. FRANK I GODFREY, N G., 600 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 1537 G. E. BARNES. P. S., 825 N. Wichita Street. REV J. R. RANSOM. State Deputy. 506 N. Water Street, 'Phone M. 2325. Makin Eye Drug & Crocery Co. Liberty Cafe, Wheatley Grocery. Johnston Bros. Grocery. Nolan Grocery. Nelson & Gibson If your Grocer does not Call Rur FLOWER No. 10147 Meets 2nd and 4th Fridav every extended to visiting Odd Felho. This number is also enjoying DISPENSATION worthy of Worthy Fraternalist. The House Hold of Ruth of organized and all interested sh their immediate attention. For further information, Sec cers. FRANK I GODFREY, N G., G. E. BARNES. P. S., 825 N. REV J. R. RANSOM, State I 'Phone of fighters in this section. Cook has won a number of stuff battles during the past year and his manager, B. W. Tanzy, believes he has a good even chance to wrest the crown from lightweight champion Lenard. Mr. Tanzy recently declared: "We are ready to fight the world in the lightweight class" A Patriotic Dinner New York, March 25th—Mr. E H. Gruening, managing editor of the NATION presided at the dinner given in honor of the delegates of the Patriotic Union of Haytl at the Cafe Lafayette on the evening of March 21. The dinner was under the auspices of a committee which included Robert Benchly, H. L. Mencken, Bishop John Hurst. James Weldon Johnson, Herbert Croly Van Wyck Brooks Lillian D. Wald and Frank P. Walch. Interesting Program Closed. Charlotte, N. Car., March 25.—Fannie Butler, supervisor of Negro schools, has just closed a program of educational motion picture shows. The exhibits were presented in the various school houses and created a deal of interest among the Colored people. in labels, Receipts, Books, Pamphlets, Books, Etc. SPECIALTY COMPOSITION ***** equipped with 3 magazines and reduce seven different faces and d,—we put the same thought, that is put into hand compo- d to handle a large range of ship. high-class. for prices on your next THING CO. Water Milk and Cream HOURS ME'S DAIRY ING BUSINESS HOUSES: Patton & Reed Grocery Co. White Way Cafe. Bud Walker Grocery. Dixon Cafe. Adams Grocery. and Dunn No 3. R OF LOVE G. U. O. of O. F. evenings. A cordial invitation is owns. Bing the courtiies of A SPECIAL of serious consideration by all of this Number is also being or- should give these opportunities See or 'Phone the following Offi- cation, 600 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 1537 Wichita Street. Deputy, 506 N. Water Street, M. 2325. Must Pay to Talk Like That. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 1 Dr. E F. McIntosh, a prominent Colord physician has sued the Rev. Edgar, pastor of St. James Baptist Church for $1000 damages alleging slander by the minister which has done him damage to that amount. The minister denies the charges and says that he has never had any dealings with accusing physician except of a friendly nature. The physician is not a member of the Rev. Edgar's church. The Colored people in the city are divided into two camps in the matter. A Drive for $10,000. Jacksonville, Fla., April 1. The FLORIDA SEFTINEL has started a drive for 10,000 new subscribers. Much is being shown by the citizens here among both races. A lively feature of the drive is five free trips to Topeka, Kansas and return to be given to the five most successful solicitors for subscriptions. The contest closes on the 16th of next July. MODERN HOSPITAL and SURGICAL DR. H. PHILIPP, 716 North Lawrence Ave. FREE CLINICS 73 Phone Dou and SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon th Lawrence Ave. Wichit FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-3 SURGICAL SCHOOL DR. H. PHILIPP, Head-Surgeon 116 North Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas FREE CLINICS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. Phone Douglas 521-3 HUMAN HAIR GOODS ```markdown ``` A BARGAIN A Chance of One Half In FIRST CLASS ESTABLISH Now for BARGAIN WIT Write or Call— THE NEGRO ST. 1241 Wabash Ave. 'Phone M. 8130 THE GORIN IS NOW O MEMPHIS, T 432 Beale Students are now Wanted to of Beauty Culture. We Course By Mail. Add THE Meals at All Hours. F. W. Wimbley Pr THE MIDW 533 N. MA A PLACE TO EAT Try our Famous Cream Waffles Everything New, San Home Me STOP AND VISIT THE MID Merchants' Lunch A Trial Is All We Ask GABRIEL CARTHEN & A Wonderful SALVAGE A WONDERFUL BLOOD TONIC ROOT V. V. Salve—For Colds, Croup, O Marble Cerate—For Old Sore Marble Korn—To Remove Blood Root—Altera Orient—Superfruit ELME AT— 612 N. Main A BARGAIN SALE Chance of a Life T One Half Interest in a FIRST CLASS TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT Now for Sale. BARGAIN WITH A FUTURE. Call— THE NEGRO STAR PUB. CO., Bash Ave. M. 8130 THE GORINE COLLEGE IS NOW OPEN IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 432 Beale Avenue. Students are now Wanted to Learn the Course in All of Beauty Culture. We also Teach Agents Course By Mail. Address All Mail to Colleg THE HOTEL WIMB at All Hours. 'Phone V. Wimbley Prop., Wichita. THE MIDWAY LUNCH 533 N. MAIN ST. A PLACE TO EAT--SO DIFFERENT Your Famous Cream Waffles. Cleanliness and Serv- Everything New, Sanitary, and Up-To Date. Home Made Pies STOP AND VISIT THE MIDWAY—THE NEW LU Merchants' Lunch II A. M. 10 2 P. M. Special Is All We Ask Thanks For Your GABRIEL CARTHEN & EMERY WEBD, PRO A Wonderful Blood Tonic SALVASENA WONDERFUL BLOOD TONIC ROYAL POMADE FOR THE V. Salve—For Colds, Croup, Coughs, Neuralgia. Marble Cerate—For Old Sorcs, Man or Beast. Marble Korn—To Remove Corns. Blood Root—Alterative Tablets for Women. Orient—Superfine Vanishing Cream. ELMER JOHNSON Agent 612 N. Main WICHITA, KANS A BARGAIN SALE! A Chance of a Life Time. One Half Interest in a FIRST CLASS TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT Now for Sale. BARGAIN WITH A FUTURE. Students are now Wanted to Learn the Course in All Lines of Beauty Culture. We also Teach Agents the Course By Mail. Address All Mail to College. THE HOTEL CAFE IN CONNEC TION WIMBLEY Meals at All Hours. 'Phone M. 1527. F. W. Wimbley Prop., Wichita, Kansas 533 N. MAIN ST. A PLACE TO EAT--SO DIFFERENT Try our Famous Cream Waffles. Cleanlineess and Service First Everything New, Sanitary, and Up-To Date. Home Made Pies STOP AND VISIT THE MIDWAY—THE NEW LUNCH Merchants' Lunch II A. M. 10 2 P. M. A Trial Is All We Ask Thanks For Your Business GABRIEL CARTHEN & EMERY WEBB, PROPS. A WONDERFUL BLOOD TONIC ROYAL POMADE FOR THE HAIR V. V. Salve-For Colds, Croup, Coughs, Neuralgia. Marble Cerate-For Old Sorcs, 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. and MICAL SCHOOL LIPP, Head-Surgeon Wichita, Kansas CS 7:00 TO 9:00 A. M. ne Douglas 521-J --HANDMADE-- Plaits, Curls, Transformations, Wigs —All sizes and any color. Mixed Gray Hair to match anyone's Hair. Best of Hair and Workmanship Guaranteed. Mail orders given prompt Attention. WRITE OR CALL-- MME. R. J. CLARK, Phone D. 3192W 039, Water KANSAS. GAIN SALE! Of a Life Time. Of Interest in a BASS TAILORING UBLISHMENT Now for Sale. WITH A FUTURE. RO STAR PUB, CO., Wichita. Kane. RINE COLLEGE NOW OPEN IN S, TENNESSEE Eale Avenue. Ad to Learn the Course in All Lines. We also Teach Agents the Address All Mail to College. CAFE IN CONNECTION WIMBLEY 'Phone M. 1527. Prop., Wichita, Kansas WAY LUNCH N. MAIN ST. GREAT--SO DIFFERENT Waffles. Cleanline and Service First y, Sanitary, and Up-To Date. Same Made Pies THE NIDWAY—THE NEW LUNCH Lunch II A. M. to 2 P. M. Thanks For Your Business EN & EMERY WEBB, PROPS. Powerful Blood Tonic WASENA TONIC ROYAL POMADE FOR THE HAIR Group, Coughs, Neuralgia. Old Sorcs, Man or Beast. Remove Corns. Alternative Tablets for Women. Superfine Vanishing Cream. ELMER JOHNSON Agent WICHITA, KANSAS. 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. CAFE IN CONNECTION THE KASHMIR BEAUTY When you are on North Main St., where you will be able to get, The Nile Queen Toilet articles, straightening combs, tongs crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in town. When you are on North Main St., where you get, The Nile Queen Toilet articles, straightening crimpers, hair nets and the best human hair goods in We also carry vaseline, mentholatum, Love Me Mavis talcum powder, Nelson's Hair Dressing, Hair pomade Cutlura salve, and hair growers of Cell in and see us. MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Pro 609 N. Main St. WICHITA bot., where you will be able to, straightening combs, tongs man hair goods in town. Platum, Love Me talcum powder, Hair Dressing, Elite and Adia hair growers of the best make. CROUCH, Prop. WICHITA, KANSAS. 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. Call in and see us. MRS. CASHIER-CROUCH, Prop. 609 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. PALACE BARBER SHOP 507 North Main Street. WICHITA- - - - KANSAS 'Phone Market 6128. & CARTER MOTORS Tailored Garments, and Gentlemen. Real Order Now." Street KANSAS SCALP TREATMENT Bld. 1914. Treatment will destroy the germs and if you take a thorough treat one. Items reasonable. New, Agent, 1315 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kansas. Greenwood, Miss.) 'Phone Mkt. 6132 AL GROCERY One of Eatables. Low Prices. Cold Drinks, Lunches Supplies. GIVEN TO HOT TOMALAS. SON, Proprietor. THOMPSON, Proprietress. KANSAS. Preparations and SKIN" For your particular beauty requirements Lather Bleach Or Beautifier Or Cream Painting Cream Cold Cold Cream Pine Powder Camellia and Cream Brown POSTAGE 5c EXTRA QUEEN preparations has become drug stores and & class beauty not supply you, sens FREE - Beauty Book FREE CHEMICAL CO. Oct. 62 Chicago, Illinois JORDAN & CARTER Tailors Makers of Fine Hand Tailored Gau- for Ladies and Gentlemen. "Give Us a Trial Order No. 535 N. Main Street WICHITA, KANS. GORINE HAIR AND SCALP TREAT Registered 1914. Gorine Hair and Scalp Treatment will destro- make the hair grow. Guaranteed if you take a ment. Prompt service to every one. I also teach the trade. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Lela L. Outlaw, Agent, 1315 W (Gorine Headquarters, Greenwood, M 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.) 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, Cold Drink and School Supplies. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HOT TOW J. W. THOMPSON, Proprietor, MRS. UBERIA THOMPSON, P. WICHITA, Nile Queen Preparat "FOR HAIR and SKIN" Scientifically manufactured to meet your particular beauty 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 Brow 50c EACH • POSTAGE 5c EXT The country-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparat so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and & shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book KASHMIR CHEMICAL C 3423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 62 Chicago THE MASTER OF BEAUTY Nile Queen Preparations "FOR HAIR and SKIN" Scientifically manufactured to meet your particular beauty requirements 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 become so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and & class beauty shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book FREE FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. Wm. Brown, C. C., Dr. C. R. Price, K. of R. and S. John D. Jones, M. of F. W. G. Curtis, M. of E. 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. ```markdown ``` NOTES 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. VICTORIA COLLEGE OF MARCHALS EAST END BARBER SHOP Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing And Electric Massaging. FLEM FORT, Proprietor. 912 E.13th Street Wichita, Kans. 'Phone Mkt. 6120 'Phone PEOPLES UNDER Funeral Directors OWNED AND OPERAT SERVICES GUARANTEE We are in shape to take the all arrang e Mkt. 6120 'Phones Night M. 6557.M. 411 TOPLES 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. 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 DR The Real Where business is known and DRUGS, DRUO SUNDRIES, 517 N. Main Street SIMS' RECORD I These are Sunday-school Necessities.--Writefo 523 N. Main St. Auto Hearse and Calls Promptly Answer WICHITA, --- Just Call Market 83 MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY The Ready Place here business is known and transacted. A Full Line of DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTION . Main Street Wichita, K MS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churc Necessities.--Writefor prices today. Where business is known and transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUQ SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 N. Main Street Wichita, Kansas SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR SALE! These are Sunday-schools, Societies and Churches Necessities.--Writefor prices today. N. Main St. AVERY UNDERTAKIN COMPANY THOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. A o Hearse and Motor Ambulance Calls Promptly Answered Day and Night. CHITA, KANSAS 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 T. H. ELLIOTT Open From 6:00 U.S. Is now under new mana to Give the Best Meals in Sunday Dinner 513 N Main Street BLUE GOOSE CAFE T. H. ELLIOT, Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 P. M. Now under new management and Guaranty give the Best Meals in the City for the Mon Sunday Dinner a Specialty. N Main Street Wichita, KA RKET 1094 BLUE GOOSE CAFE T. H. ELLIOT, Proprietress Open From 6:00 A. M., Until 12:00 P. M. 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, Ci AN Employme Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobacco AND Employment Agency Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobaccos AND Stand 533 N. Main St. 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 90g Ohio Ave. 'Phone D 328gW. WICHITA KANSAS Nines Night M. 6557.M. 4114 W ERTAKING CO. and Embalmers TED BY NEGROES D TO BE FIRST-CLASS worry off of you by making ments. RUG COMPANY Body Place transacted. A Full Line of: PROCERIES AND NOTIONS Wichita, Kansas BOOKS FOR SALE! Societies and Churches or prices today. Phones: { Day, Mkt. 2949 Night, Doug. 1164 AVERY UNDERTAKING COMPANY HOS. ANDERSON AND B. H. AVERY Motor Ambulance served Day and Night. KANSAS. USE CAFE Proprietress 1:00 A. M., until 12:00 P. M. Management and Guarantees in the City for the Money. For a Specialty. Wichita, Kansas gars, Tobacco nt Agency WICHITA, KANSAS James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 597 N. Main St. Votary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. Sunday School Record Books now complete $1.00 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. 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 Ante-Bellum Negro made a healthy body for the drafting of the New Negro; he had been a fast partner with the white master, schooled daily in their school of aristocracy, noble desires, looking upward and stepping forward, determined policies to carry himself to success; so he adds all this to his good nature and strong muscles, and now the American white man is meeting himself coming back and does not want to recognize him. In fact he is not willing to say like God, "All I have done is good, and very good;" and bless his work, but he wants to destroy his own production because the outer covering according to God's plan is Black. He is alarmed over the fact that 'he acts like I act and wants what I want.' He has not stopped to remember that the Ante-Bellum Negro always wanted the same thing that his "master had:" the high beaver hats, business cut clothes, tooth-pick shoes, to read and write, to own homes, and be able to run a business; but in those days he could only let God know, then with grace and politeness of an angel, he would let his master know, and thro these mediums, he would come out on Sundays with master's regalia, looking as dignified as a prince. The New Negro caught the spirit and added intelligence and shift to every fibre and today demands the same things on his merit. The Ante-Bellum Negro thought the prize was worth the price and if scraping and bowing was the price, willingly he paid it. He taught his children that and today the New Negro will pay the price of whatever the American white man puts up. After all, the Negro is only a reeblection of the American white man, in the mirror of the Ante-Bellum Negro and he likes his picture but not the place from which it is seen. LOCAL NEWS Miss Marv J. Keyes the Evangelist will arrive in the city Friday to conduct a two weeks revival meeting at St, Paul A. M. E Church. Mrs Thos. Fines has returned from Kansas City, where she was called on the account of the illness of her sister. Mr. J. W. Wilson was a pleasant caller this week. Miss Ora Spears, daughter of James Spears of Blain and Cleavland Ave. who lives in Los Angles Cal., is a visitor in the city. She is a very accomplished young Miss. Were you out to that recital at Calvary Friday, some music eh they say music will tame the savage beast it sure tamed me. If you would visit H. T. Sims' Printing Office and the home of the Negro Star at 1241 Wabash, you would be glad that you were a subscriber of such a wonderful sheet that every thing is done on it by black hands, but we will say some of you are loyal to us the others are coming. Wake up brother this is your own enterprise and you must support it Thats all. SICK OF THE CITY Mother, Butler, Mother John son, Mrs. Ike Porter, Mrs. Smiths two daughters are some better, Mr. Jody DeBaun, Mother Strother, Mr. Morris of Blaine Ave., is better, Mother Elliott is ill, Mrs. John's little daughter is better, Mrs. Able Robinson is still down, Mrs. Ace Sellers is ill. Mr. A., A Fortson was called to K., C to the bedside of his brother, M. nor Fortson, who passed away Sunday in K. C. the funeral was held in Topeka Wednesday, Don't forget the School day dance at Masonic Hall next Monday Night April 4 Buy your Hair goods at 609 N. Malp St. It is a pleasing fact that Master Wm. Douglass, the son of pastor Douglass of the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, took the 1st prize of $500 in an essay: "Own your own home;" given by a Real Estate Company here. This young man is only 7th grade at L'Ouverture School, but he proved a wonder in originality of thought and effectiveness in expression. Let the Race keep its eyes on this talent and seek every opportunity to encourage it and reap a great victory, from a well fought battle with his pen. We know the father, school and the race are proud of hint. The B-B Toggery at 800 North Main Street, the Race's necessity for clothing of children ladies and gents, should be the pride of every Negro in Wichita, and adjoining counties and towns, because it is out of the ordinary for our people to run some business other than eating houses and grocery stores. Mr. Harrison R. Brown and his friendly wife, will make it a pleasure for you to buy from them. Their goods are fresh and their prices are right. Won't you give them a chance? Andre Tridon, French Scientist, athinks that the Black man will be the dominant race because the White race is eating itself to death, thereby ruining their stomachs which is a drawback to civilization. Don't let yourself be slighted, be a man and send in your name as a Sustaining Member of the Y. M. C. A. Did it ever appeal to you that Calvary Baptist Church is about modern now with its new Pipe Organ? Don't forget to patronize the Van Leu Dry Goods store on Main St. Know ye by these presents—that Mr. H. B. Gibson is no longer with The Negro Star Pub. Co. Mr. Fay Anderson has returned to the City after spending a few days in Topeka, while there he attended the legislature. Mr. Will Bettie, 953 N. Main, is ill at her home. Mrs. Clifford Finellen, of Ponca City, was in the city a few days ago. Read The Star a real race paper Call Market 3130. Mrs. Spers of Los Angeles. Cal., is here in the city visiting relatives. The Easter Bull given by the Roys last Monday Night was enjoyed by all. The John Brown Literary society held a splendid meeting on last Tuesday evening at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, an interesting program, and a good attendance The subject "would Jamaica be benefitted if purchased by the United States, or remain under the control of England," was opened up by Capt. S W James, followed by Rev. J. R. Ransom Mr. Goodfry and others. A pleasing number was a Reading from Dunbar, by Mr. Henry Speers. A part of the program that was highly enjoyed, was the musical selections by the orchestra composed of Messrs E. Powell, Gibson, S. W. Jones, Mrs. Mattle Young Pianist. Talks were also made by Messrs DeLyle and Brown of Hutchinson. This will be their closing meeting for two weeks until after the Revival meetings that will be held during that time. The G. L A. Club held their meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Children's Home. They will meet next week at the home of Mrs. Robt Hill who will be hostess with Mrs. L. C. McCullough. Mrs. Daisy Grinstead of N. Water last Friday gave luncheon at Blue Goose Cafe for Mr. J. W Wilson, and Miss Ward Pittsburg. Penna., Mrs. Woolfolk of of Kansas City. The first course was grabefruit, Broiled spring Chicken on Toast, Julia Ann potatoes, Asparagus Tips, Thousand Isles Salad, Ice Cream and cake and salted nuts and almonds, Dimmy cast coffee. We then went; refreshed our minds with pictures and matinee at the Princess. We thank Mrs. Grinstead very much for the hospitality shown. Jas Stewart of Kansas City, is spending several days in the city on a hotel cruise Rev. E. T. Fishback and Mrs. I. F. Bates are numbered with our business callers of this week. Rev. Fishback has been out of town quite a bit recently, in service and we missed his calls. Little Chester Allen is in the hospital from the effects of a nail thrown striking him in the eye; the result of which is the loss of that eye; he is only about 7 years of age. CITY CHURCHES. Calvary Baptist. Calvary Baptist Church 601 N. Water Street, Rev. S. B. Butler, pastor. Strangers are always welcome to worship with us. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. every Sunday; all children are welcome and urged to attend. Parents send your children and have them learn that every Sunday morning should find them in Sunday School, Bro. H. T. Sims, Supt. D. Y. P. U., Junior, 6 p. m. every Sunday. Senior, 7 p. m. Come and enroll; they will be glad to have you with them. Won't you come? Morning sermon at 11 a.m. Theme, "The body of Jesus raised" was one of the most wonderful sermons ever heard by the congregation who braved the storm—received one of the rarest treats of their lives to hear our pastor in this wonderful discourse so eloquently handled. O if all our leaders had been present they would have been willing to make some sacrifices, if not dedicate their lives to the cause of Chrissit. Jesus, after He had driven the money changers from the temple was questioned by the Jews for His authority for doing the same; His only answer was 'destroy this Temple and in 3 days, I will rase it.' Jesus meant His own personal body which was about to be crucified by them which would die—see death conquer death, hell and the grave, then arise and go home to His Father in Heaven. Isaiah speaking of Jesus being led by a howling mob, said, "He was as sheep being led to the slaughter." How many of us could have gone through this trying ordeal as did our Master, or would we be willing to ever start bearing the burdens for some one else? But ah, it is the suffering that is the refining process for Christians. A hypocrit can't suffer any for Jesus. Can you see Joseph and Nicodemus begging for the body of Jesus and after getting the same, one furnishing the linens and the other the sweet essence? Can you see the humbleness of it all? and just to think this self-same Jesus who was being buried, suffered death that you and I though unworthy might have a right to the Tree of Life. Will you and I at least prove grateful for this sacrifice that none other than our Saviour suffered? Men have been heroes but none greater than this since the world has been in existence. The Cantata by the senior choir was very nicely rendered. The S. S. Scholars rendered a very lovely program, Sunday. The B. Y. P. U. Program was quite a success. A very impressive Baptisral service was witnessed Sunday night. St. Mary Baptist. It was very inconvenient on last Sunday for Church goers, because of weather conditions; but in the name of God we believe in the song poet's spirit who said "Fight on my Soul, till death" for that is the intelligence that shall bring thee to thy God in peace. So amid the sleet, snow, and the chilly wind. The Saints found their way to the Lord's house inraptured in the spirit of David of old who said "I was glad when they said unto me let us go unto the house of the Lord." The spirit was with us beginning in the Sunday School session and staying with us through-out the day. Bro. Washington the Supt. seemed to have the spirit, and his assistants caught the spirit and the children enjoyed the lesson as it was taught: it was an is fully believed that Christ is not only alive, but he lives to die no more, and lives in those who belive in him. The subject being "The living Christ". At t the close of Sunday school, the pastor Rev. Douglass at 11:20 choose for his text Phil. 3:10 "That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellow-ship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death" Subject The power of his resurrection. The sermon was enjoyed as usual and at the close a brother made application for member ship and was accepted, thank God for that. At Go'clock p. m. Bro. Newton opened the B. Y. P. U. session and announced that the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. division of children would render an Easter program the program was very fair for little folks and enjoyed by all present, after which remarks by the pastor and then the children were given the eggs. Short song we vice and prayer then Dr. Douglass announced that Rev. Win Thompson would preach for us to light. Rev. Bro. Thompson chose for his subject. "And they entered the Ark". Our hearts burned while he told the story of Noan's faithfulness and God's relational ship to man. Collection $47.50. We thank God for the many blessings that he is sending to us from time to time. We have a small rally staged for 3rd Sunday in April at that time we hope to raise Five Hundred Dollars. Reporter (Continued from first page.) A Voice from the West. And now we must not forget the sage of Pratt Rev. N J Stokes the minister of the people in the 2nd church. They are building Greater 2nd Baptist, they are alive spiritfully and financially. Bro. Stokes is the President of the District Sunday school Convention. Pray for him and now come the scattered congregations the little church at Edith, Hugoton and a little crowd at Friend, and a little congregation in Grant County and in Your County. These your humble servant serves as best he can with a very poor way of reaching them, however they do not hear the gospel until I get around. I go as often as I can some times I am 3 and 4 days going and coming to and from the point of service. What church will help the little church at Edith in Logan County to purchase for the District missionary a Ford Car that he might be able to render more Efficient service in the west part of Kansas. Write Deacon W. E. Ross Edith Kans., or to me at Friend, Kan. And now brethren I have written these few words that you might have a bird's eye view of our District and what the churches are doing. You can see that all are doing something, either building, repairing, beautifying, the house of God or earnestly engaged in saving souls. Let us all pray for a great harvest of souls this year that when our reports shall be given at our Annual meeting Tuesday before the 3rd Sunday in August at Winfield, there will be great rejoicing. Our moderator J. C. Rogers at Hutchinson, prays for this, let you and me joinhip. Our B. Y. P. U. President Miss Anderson, Rev. N. J. Stokes Sunday School, President our W. H. and F. M. Convention, President sister Ida Frazier Bates in fact your best efforts in this Associational year are prayerfully looked tor by all of these leaders of the Baptist host in the S. W. D. M. B. Association. I am your Bro. in Service, Matt. S Jones, District Missionary THE B. B. TOGGERY Announces the Sale of— Children's Amoskege gingham dresses for $1.50. Georgette Waists values up to $8.00 for $3.75. Gingham house dresses values up to $7.50 for $2.50. OTHER SPLENDID VALUES AWAIT YOU AT— — THE B. B. TOGGERY — DROP IN AND LOOK THEM OVER. 505 N. Main Harrison R. Brown, Prop. Stoneville, Miss. News. Special to The Negro Star: Since I have decided to be a subscriber of your paper, I wish to ask space to say a few words about our church and its great love and sympathy towards our Pastor. On the 16th of February we were fortunate to celebrate a pound party in behalf of our pastor, consisting of different things, amounting to about 100 or more pounds. Mrs. Roberta Mason was the author of the pound party into Mt. Ara M. B. Church and is one of the very popular members. The pastor says he has never before been so royally entertained as he was on that night. Rev. A. R. Cox is a great leader for his Race. Cherryvale, Kansas. March 21, 1921 Mrs. Beulah Foliner and son Jr left Friday Night for Coffeyville where they were summoned on account of the death of her Father-in-law, Mr. Foliner, Mr. Mearle and Millard Ratchiff Hester Lounge and Rev. J. S. King, motored to Coffeyville Sunday to attend Mr. Foliners funeral. Sunday School at 9:45 Preaching at 11:00 B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 night services at 8:00. Our Sunday School was well attended Sunday by old and youngsters 36 present, subject "Jesus dying for us". In the revival meeting at the A M. E. Church God blessed both churches with 12 members for the Baptist and about 15 or 16 for the A. M. E. Baptising Easter Sunday after 11:00 o'clock services Our B. Y. P. U is growing rapidly, each section is racing for the banner each Sunday. It is growing near banquet time rapidly Sunday night sermon was preached by our pastor Rev J. S. King which was soul stirring. We are sure "Winning souls for Jesus" Miss Nannie Roberson was over Thursday visiting her parents and attending the revial. Rev. J. S. King returned Saturday morning from Sedan where he has been since Monday seeing after business and while there he preached Tuesday and Wednesday nights both Sermons were soul stirring. Collection for Rev. J. S. King $775. On Thursday night a reception was given on Rev. J. S King by Mrs A. T. West and Mrs. Thurman as chairman. Refreshments were served A few selections were played on the Victrola. Those present were: Messrs and Mesdames J. E. Thurman, J. W. Thurman, Melvin West. Mrs. Alice Funk-Houser, Helen and Jonnie Thurman, Mr. E. Barker and Miss Mane West. Mrs. Beulah Foliner and son Jr., returned Tuesday Morning from Coffeyville. L. Ratclif reporter The Baptizing by the A. M. E Church was held at 9:30 Sunday Morning at Drum Creek one half mile west of Town. 14 were baptized. In the afternoon the sprinkling of 8 or 10 and christening of the little son of Mr. and Mrs Jack Robinson. Rev Williams was over from Independence to help Rev. Daniels. Rev J. S. King Baptized 11 men and one girl Sunday at 12:00 o'clock at the drum Creek. O. account of the weather the dinner Administrator's Notice! STATE OF KANSAS, -) ss. SEDGWICK COUNTY ) In the Probate Court in and' for Said County: In the Matter of the estate Joseph R. Dunson Decessed. NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Joseph R. Dunson, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 12th day of March, A. D., 1921. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after date of such letters they shall be forever barred. J. W. Spears, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph R. Dunson, deceased. J. A. Spears, Atty March 12, 1921. Attest: G. W. C. JONES. Probate Judge. at the church was postponed and the 3:00 o'clock meting was bost poned. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 was well attended. Church servic at 7:25. Rev. J. S. King fellowshiped the New converts into the church. At 8:10 Rev. J S King turned the meeting over to the Conductor of the Easter program. Opening song by the choir "You may have the Joybells". Invocation by the Supt. Burges Scripture reading St. Mark 16 led by Senior choir "Jesus Calls Us." Welcome address by Nellie Roberson Rec. Little Charcolelt Robinson Rec. Little Ida Mae Wickeliff Solo Master Jack Johnson Rec. Little Vivian Roberson Rec. Little Pearl Middleton Rec. Barba Wheaton Dia. Seven Little Lillies Rec. Hughie Roberson Solo Goldena Smith Rec. Noami Jones Rec. Zelia Wheaton Solo Miss Nannie Roberson Reading Miss Jaunita Wilson Paper Noami Jones Rec. Dennis Roberson Remarks Millard Ratcliff Song Senior Choir 'Gospel Bells' Passing of Easter Eggs. Collection $2.00 Bendiction by Pastor Rev. J. S. King The H. H. Club met Monday Night March 28. at the Instructor's home, Mrs Jennie Midleton The meeting was turned over to Pres. Wheaton. Roll called 9 present. Serving by Miss Louise Ratcliff, Salmon sandwiches and Lemonade. Next meeting Monday night at Miss Ratcliff serving by Miss Beulah Folmer Mr. Mrs. A. Jones and daughter Pauline Mr. Millard Ratcliff were Independence visitors Wednesday Rev. J. H.,Daniels was called to the bedside of his mother. Reporter. L. Ratcliff Ste Sage A emecaaierre ee =. | Tl ede,