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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE VOL. 14 NO.16 Slemp and Hitchcock Confer. Democrats Taking Notice. Washington, D. C., June 2. "Lilly White," the infamous, no orious, nefarious, sacreligious, and hell-hearted came of southern lebased ideas, is on the rampage again: If "Lilly" is permitted to run loose, as now appears to be the Republican program, so far as the South is concerned, may God help America and the G. O. P.! President Warren G. Harding, than whom, and finer exponent of human justice, by word of mouth, ever occupied the Executive chair, is seemingly being inveigled to acquiesce in a program that has for its object the elimination of Colored Americans from absolute consideration in southern politics. This amazing condition of affairs is thoroly presented in a four column, even tempered, frank editorial in the Atlanta Independent, issue of May 21st. The editorial sets forth the establishment of a "Committee of One Hundred," which seeks to re-establish the Republican party among whites in Georgia, and very obviously has for its ultimate object, the elimination of Henry Lincoln Johnson, and his following, both white and Colored, in Georgia politics. President Harding has, according to latest information, as published in the Independent, recognized this committee, and thru Chairman Will H. Hays, of the Republican National Committee, declares his decision in the premises, is without appeal. SLEMP AND HITCHCOCK CONFER Congressman Bason Slemp, of Virginia. and Frank H. Hitchcock, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, and former Postmaster General under President Taft, have been known by The Associated Negro Press to have conferred, and it is well-founded opinion, that the subject of Southern political conditions, as they affect Colored Americans, was thoroly discussed. Congressman, Slemp is chairman of the sub-committee, of the Republican National Committee, that has the matter of dealing with the delegates to to the National convention, under consideration. Congressman Slemp is known as a "Lilly White" of the first degree. according to Colored leaders in Virginia. Frank Hitchcock, for years, has been known to be obsessed with the idea of building up a Republican party in the South, in which Colored citizens would practically be eliminated. except possibly that iserable few of "Uncle Tom" who would do the bidding of their masters. The situation has reached a crisis in Washington, and has superceded all other considerations. The subject of patronage has become nothing as compared with it. In fact, on the subject of patronage, Robert R. Church, of Tennessee, had an extended conference with President Harding about three weeks ago. The conference was one WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 3, 192. of confidential exchange of opinions and policies. Mr. Church has not apprised the Associated Negro Press of the details of the Conference, but it has been learned from reliable sources, that President Harding was painfully frank in letting it be known that there are to be certain limitations of the administration in appointing Colored men to office. In other words, the Harding Administration, in seeking honestly to apply the tonics of justice, will not go far as to appoint Colored People to positions that will bring forth bitter comment from white southerners. So serious has become the political status of the Race, in the Republican party that all reactionalism has ceased, and all the well known leaders thruout the country are presenting a, solid front to the common enemy of the times. "Lily White. DEMOCRATS TAKING NOTICE. Democrats in Washington, and throut the Southmare taking special notice of the moves of the "Lily Whites" Officeholding, and the spoils of office, have been the magic combinations that have heard southern Democrats together, with anti-Negro propaganda as the big issue Now, it appears, that this very propaganda may be the means of a marvelous change in southern conditions. It is known that in certain states of the South, where democrats have become alarmed at this "Lily White" Republican activity, that certain suggestions are being made to certain Colored leaders to the effect that, if Democrats should be endangered in office holdings they will from a coalition with Negroes, with certain political understandings and permit them to vote. This matter is having very serious attention, according to exact information coming to The Associated Negro Press from reliable sources. On the other hand, Negro Republicans thruout the North, where their votes count in close years, have been outspoken in their expressions that no "cute tricks" can be pulled off by the Republican National Committee, that will not find reaction in Senatorial, Congressional and gubernatorial elections in 1922. Practically every newspaper in the country has set forth editorial opinions, backed by expression from the people, that bear out this statement. The influence of the Negro newspapers in molding and directing public opinion is one of the most remarkable things of the times. The letter of Charles D. Hilles, National Committeeman from New York, protesting in cutting down southern representation, and declaring that it would endorse disfranchisement; the expression of William Pickens on the subject, in a special contribution to The Associated Negro Press, have had weight. SUNDAY SCHOOL & B. Y. P. U. CONGRESS. WE are advised from the Congress Headquarters that the list of messengers grows larger each day for the Sunday School and B. Y. The Y. M. C. A is a reality in this city now the secretary is on the job; so that much of the complaint and excuse are over. In fact we are knocking out every possible excuse that would cause a Christian or a human to hesitate one moment from doing his duty. We are handling your money through bank checks and our books stand open for your inspection at any time. It is your cause and we are your servants. The more that you do the more we can do. We have a full program outlined for the year's work and you are the "whole cheese" or the link in the chain, that means progress. Don't give us your money to get rid of us, but give your money with faith in the work and follow that money to see the results, let prayers accompany your gift and it will bless the cause or if it is misused it will damn the user; and and you will get your reward. Set aside as much time as you can possibly give to the Y. M. C. A., your presence will draw others. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson is filled with the Y. M. S. A., Spirit and ready to put things over-the-top only want your pulling or pushing or showing that you are anxious to have a hand in the development of the young men of the race. The drive is now on for 15 days for membership in the Y. M. C. A, we found many red blooded men, who took sustaining membership and we will be for 15 days looking for loyal men for members at the small cost of $4, boys at $2 and school boys at $1. If you are missed, we did not go to do it and we thank you to make us feel badly by calling on the secretary, Capt. W. L. Hutcherson and reporting us. In dividing the Lord's money make a record of the part that belongs to the "Y." and you will be proud of the results some day. An inspirational meeting will be held at the St. Mary Baptist Church corner of 12 h and Wabash, Sunday evening at 300 for men and boys. See who can bring the greatest number. Best of singing and speaking will crown the occasion. You have not done enough to just come yourself, you must bring another. P. U. Congress. It is highly probable that every State Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention will be represented by messengers. It seems that, in most cases, the Presidents of the Conventions will be sent to represent them. This is a wise move. The leaders of our young people need the stimulation which the Congress affords. Up to date leaders, with modern methods of organization and operation are in great demand among our people. Reparts indicate also that a greater number of pastors will attend the Congress than have attended any previous session. This is also encouraging news. The hearty cooperation of the pastors is essential to the success of the work of any department of church activities. The Baptists of Missouri and Kansas are co-operating heartily in efforts to give the Congress messengers the greatest reception that has been tendered them. Every Local Union and Sunday School should be represented by messenger or letter. It is far better to send messengers if it is possible; if it is impossible, every Baptist Organization should be represented by letter. This Organization is intended to benefit all grades of Christian Workers and for that reason should be liberally supported by all. Each Sunday School and Union is urgently requested to select delegates and send their names to Rev. S. W. Bacote, D. D., Kansas City, Mo. (By The Associated Negro Press) Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins, of Baltimore, has been selected for the speaker of the day, at the annual meeting of the alumnas association of Howard University, June 10, the session opening at 11 a. m., Isaac Nutter of Atlantic City, President of the association, has extended an invitation to all of the 1621 graduates to be present and participate in the meeting Communications have been to all Howard alumnas thruout the country, asking them to have representatives present for the meeting, which will be an unusual one. For first time in the history of the institution there will a trustee of the University selected from the Association Three persons will be selected by the Association, one of whom will be elected a trustee There will also be an election of officers, indications pointing to Attorney Nutter being re-elected president. The session will be in Rankin Memorial Chapel. Charles Banks of Mound Bayou, Miss., leading business man of that state, spent several days in Washington on business. Mr. Banks is very hopeful of the outlook both for Race, and business. He is a firm believer in co-operation. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, of Buffalo, N. Y., is in the city making arrangements to begin the work of completely remodelling the famous Frederick Douglas home Anacostia. The memorial organization has about $4000 in hand with which to begin work. With the tremendous possibilities surrounding the mansion and the nearly fifteen acres of valuable ground, $50,000 should be raised by the people to beautify the estate. Dr. Emmett J. Scott of Howard University, has agreed to co-operate with the organization, and secured the University architect, who has recommended without compensation, the things that should be done. Dr. Scott and architect recently inspected the home and grounds. In the next release of The Associated Negro Press Service, portions of correspondence, and a telephone interview with the Secretary of one of the members of President Harding's cabinet will be given. This Secretary, declared that he could not understand why Colored Americans should object to segregation signs, which it is alleged still appear in this particular department. This will be the most startling information yet released under the present administration. Postmaster General Will H. Hays personally extended an invitation to The Associated Negro Press Washington representative to present at the biweekly conferences of newspaper men in the Postoffice Department. Newspaper representatives of daily papers throut the country attend these conferences. The Bureau of Information for the convenience of the Public in securing information concerning governmental departments has been opened for business on the ground floor of the Postoffice Department located on Pennsylvania at 12th street, Postmaster General Hays has sent a notice to all Postmasters to post in the lobbies of post office, and if public libraries, advising the public of this convenience. "The religion of Jesus Christ, the 'Old Time Religion,' the religion of love, the religion of kindness, the religion of good-will in the hearts of all Americans is the best solution of the problems which confront us today, whether racial, economic, financial, industrial or any other nature," was the declaration made by Charles Stewart, A. M., D. D., of Chicago, general missionary of the National Baptist Convention, the largest Negro religious organization in America. Dr. Stewart spent two days in the city, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Butler, Wabash Avenue, and delivered two sermons Sunday, one at Calvary Baptist Church in the morning and at the New Hope Baptist Church in the evening. The address yesterday afternoon was under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and was well attended. W. A. Bettis, president of the Association, made a short talk, setting forth the object of the organization and the speaker was introduced by the Rev. Dr. S. B. Butler, who said that his every aim had been during his pastorate in the city to bring before the people the best available conservative men and women of the race from all parts of the country as a source of inspiration to the young people. "Our young people must be inspired to do higher things," he said, "and the best source is the Negro who is doing things." Dr. J. R. Rinsom, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, made a short address, telling of his long friendship with Dr. Stewart, and speaking of his knowledge of the things the guest had done to bring about good feeling between the races. "Dr. Stewart is always a welcome vis tor to my home, to my church, to all that I may have." "The American white man, and the American Negro must quit talking about each other and talk a little more to each other in order to reach an understanding," said Dr. Stewart, "and we must measure each other by the standard of a man, and not by color, hair, skin, physical size or strength. Physical size and strength is the measure of the brute, but man is mind soul, will—he thinks. He tunes his mind in harmony with God and there is not a world large enough to hold him. He seeks the one in whose image he was made, God "Slivery cultivated only the brute side of the Negro, for the workshops, the fields, the machine shops were all opened to him. He sent telegrams from Plowhandle to Beckville, while the school room, the book which would have to do with the mind culture were closed. He was brought up in ignorance and illiteracy and you cannot change things in a day. By the help of God and our strong arms we are wiping out ignorance and illiteracy, and thinking the thoughts of a man. "Where once stood the slave pen, the auction block, is to be found today a school room We are getting to the place all over America where we are realizing that it is cheaper to build school houses and employ competent teachers than it is to build fall houses and employ police officers. Everywhere the school room is open to the American youth, and the doctrine of more man is being preached, and we all realize today that the purpose of the education after all is to get man in harmony with God and with his fellow man. "I would say to my people stop apologizing for not being white and rank your own race. Think Godward, find your standard of manhood in the greatest man that ever walked this earth, Jesus Christ, and you will see yourself grow into a higher standard of perfection. You must be one hundred percent man. Not a slecker, not a worthless gambler, not a loafer, not a complainer, not a bootleger, not a striker, not a destroyer of property and human life, not a debscher, not a burglar, not a holdup, man, but a man with the spirit of Christ, a man who puts ever before him actual service—industry, honesty, reliability and thrift. Do a man whether in pulpit, in the school room, pleading at the bar, prescribing for the sick, PRICE, FIVE CENTS or working in the fields, in the mines or digging in the ditches. The opportunity is yours—go to it. Harmony Is Needed. "The time is right now, when white men and black men must get in harmonious working order with God and with each other. We must lay aside all the prejudices of the past, stop looking upon skin and let heart touch heart, mind touch mind and rebuild this old world on love. Self-love will bring about self-respect, self-pride and out of that will grow helpful spirit for the weaker brother. He must be lifted up and not destroyed. There must come right now an understanding between capital and labor. I do not want my people to join with any labor organization to destroy property or human life. Remember the rich man must live as well as the poor and we must not expect thru unreasonable demands to confiscate property and destroy business. Such will mean destruction and eventual starvation. "America is in need of more men like the governor of Kansas. A man who took it bold stand for right, for justice, and many predicted that he would be destroyed in the last election, but it demonstrated the fact that he was a stronger man, and this will ever be to the man who will stand for justice, for fair play for all. Doing a Good Work. "I adnure the work which is being done by Robert R. Moton, of Tuskegee Institute, successor to Booker T. Washington. He is pleading the cause of his people all thru this country. He is reaching the white people as none of us can, and that must be done in the future. We must let our white friends and others know what we are thinking about. Aaron E. Malone of St. Louis, and his wife are inspiring our people in a business way. They have the Poro College, a practical business enterprise taking up a half block, and buildings cost half a million and paid for in cash, and paid to the United States Government over One Hundred Thousand Dollars income tax last year. They have contributed over Fifty Thousand Dollars to charity in the past 12 months. We are making our contribution to progress and to civilization. Hold No Bitterness. "I have no unkind words to say of any section of the country. I feel more like praising the South than anything else. I take off my hat to Georgia, and especially to Governor Hugh M. Dorsey, who spoke out a few days ago against crime. He gave 135 examples of mistreatment of Negroes of his state, discussing them under 'A. The Negro Lynched; B. The Negro Held in Peonage; C. The Negro Driven Out by Organized Lawlessness; D. The Negro Subject to individual Acts of Cruelty.' In speaking he said, 'In some counties the Negro is being driven out as the he were a wild beast. In others he is being held as a slave. In others, no Negro remains.' Greatest of Fields. "The church has the greatest mission field in the world in this Negro possibility, and in this I mean the white church—at whose doors, among a people who speak their language, a people with whom they are familiar, a people they know as nobody else on earth knows us. If Christ should come on earth today, would He come to the White Baptist Church, the White Methodist Church, or to the White Independent Church, or any other leading white church? No He would come to the needy ones, and my people are in that class. Following the commission of Christ is the supreme duty of all churches, to prosecute its ministry among those who need Christianity which will as surely transform a black man's life as a white man's conduct. "We find our white friends are sending missionaries to Africa, and are doing little or nothing for the Negroes right here at their doors, in their homes as servants, in the shops, on the Sts., on the farms. The gospel is for the black man as well as for the white man, the Ethiopian is stretching out his hands to God. The church of God must give to the (Continued on page four) 213 E.21st Phone M.140 CROWDS!CROWDS!CROW OUR MIGHTY JUNE SA is bringing the people here, never before. We surely have the goods want at the price you want to Don't let anything stand in way from coming to this DS!CROWDS! JUNE SALE people here, like before. e the goods you you want to pay. i stand in your to this CROWDS!CROWDS!CROWDS! OUR MIGHTY JUNE SALE is bringing the people here, like never before. We surely have the goods you want at the price you want to pay. Don't let anything stand in your way from coming to this SALE. 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Water and Douglas Phone M.237 QUALITY CORNER REGENT (NEXT WEEK) The Greatest SPECTACLE Ever Filmed The Greatest ROMANCE Ever Lived "DECEPTION" A Cast of 7000 NOTICE! All Messengers who expect to attend the State Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention which meets in Leavenworth, with the First Baptist Church, June 14, 15, 16, 17, please write the reception committee at once. Address Rev. J. W. Hayes, 813 Kiowa, Leavenworth, Kansas. Those sending names at once, will be assigned homes and notices sent of the same. Noted Contralto to be Here! Miss Georgia Harvey The Most Phenomenal Contralto Singer of the Negro Race will appear at— CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 3RD Miss Harvey traveled fifteen years in Europe, Asia, and recently return- ed to America, via; Japan. She is considered a wonder. Admission 50c School Children 35c Tickets can be had at— MAKIN EYE DRUG CO. 517 N. Main. Res. 212 E. Pine Res. 'Phone M. 3488-J FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. 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She will be prepared to give instruction in piano, voice, music theory, music history and will be willing to organize and teach sight-singing class at any of the churches on respective evenings during the week. FIRST COME! FIRST SERVED: For further information call at— 1241 Wabash Ave. or ring Mkt. 3136 Subscribe for The Negro Star $1.50 PER YR. Sunday School Record $1.00 Our Job Department We are prepared to take care of all kinds of JOB PRINTING---Prompt Deliveries and Quality Work Guaranteed. Before having that next Printing done consult Us--We Print: With a MODEL 14 LINOTYPE, equipped with 3 magazines and 2 Auxiliaries, enabling one to produce seven different faces and 4 sizes directly from the keyboard,—we put the same thought into LINOTYPE COMPOSITION that is put into hand composition. Therefore we are prepared to handle a large range of work, quality, style and workmanship. high-class. TELEPHONE M. 3130 We are at your service.—Write or call for prices on your next Job of Printing. THE NEGRO STAR PUBLISHING CO. 1241 Wabash Avenue Wichita, Kansas WINDMILL PUMPING JACK AND MECHANICAL SCHOOL COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER LAWS OF KANSAS Capitalized at $50,000.00 Factory 516-18-20 West Fourth Street DELLE WINDMILL CO. PAT'D. tively harnesses the wind and promises to revolutionize irrigation by pulling 40 to 200 gallons of water per minute from a depth of 80 to 1200 feet, being built on a 12 to 36 inch stroke which gives it a speed of two to five times faster than any other mill on the market. We are incorporated under the Blue Sky Laws of the State of Kansas. Our Mill is Self-Controlling, putting itself in and out of the wind: you need only to oil it as any other piece of machinery. We are preparing also to manufacture the DeLyle Transmission for Power Speeder Jacks, for operation by gas or motor power which promises to raise from three to eight times the amount of water or oil with one-half less cost for operation than any other pumping jack now on the market. We have also under this charter a Mechanical School, teaching the regular and Special Courses—Automobile, Farm Machinery of various kinds. Dear Friends:—This is something much needed among our people and we cannot get it unless we establish such a machine shop that it will prove a success. We have all the United States to draw from, so let us strike a blow to make our boys efficient. Remember that the Tractor Farming and the Standing Grain Thresher are taking the day in the farming industry. Horses are becoming a back number—so let us prepare to train our boys and girls so they may play their part as good Americans. There will be another World's War and let it be said when the Government calls for mechanics—"Here am I, Send Me! Send Me!" and let it be said of us—"We draw $1.50 to $5.00 per hour because of efficiency." We appeal to you, individually, to do your part. Buy Some Stock, say a good word for the project, put your personal influence behind us for the elevation of the Race commercially, for the good of the Race as a whole and for your own good financially. Address all communications to Lock Box 441. --- A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WE are at your service.—We Job of Printing. THE NEGRO S. 1242 Wm. H. DeLyle, President M. C. Rhote. The Longest Stroke Windmill on Earth Q. THE WINDMILL PUMPING JACK CO. INCORPORATED Capital Factory 516- THE DELYLE WIND MILL tively harnesses the wind and an 200 gallons of water per minute from a inch stroke which gives it a speed of two market. We are incorporated under the L. 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NO. 1, K. of P., meets Ist and 3rd Monday nights of each month, J. D. JONES, Captain. JOS. GARRETS, 1st Lieut. Hearty welcome to all sojourn. ing Knights in proper standing, Office "Phone: Residence 'Phom Mkt. 2999. Mkt, 1665, 501 N, Water H James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW | 507 N. Main St. “Wotery Public in Office, | WICHITA - « « KANSAS, CHILDRENS’ NURSERY. All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mra, Mammie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St, willtake them at all sizes. Mrs, MAMMIE JACKSON, 801 BK. L7TH. STREET "Phone Mkt. 1305,J, BRAZIL'S GROCERY A RACE GROCERY Fresh and cured meats, Pro- duce and staples, Groceries of all kinds, *Phone Market 3304 WE DELIVER "Phone Mkt. 8304, 609 N. Maia Bt. Day ‘Phone M. 6128 505 N. Main St. Night ‘Phone D. 742W 636 N. Water St. PRICES REASONABLE Leake’s Taxi & Baggage Service M. LEAKE, Prop. WICHITA — —, KANSAS. WHY NOT GO THROUGH THE ‘WORLD WELL DRESSED? Wore Have Your Clothes ll Made New. ees! 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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. SCHOOL DAYS ARE AT AN END. WHILE some played, others worked, but both spent a full term in school and yesterday some were set free to roam the streets and add to their lives more unworthy things, that will wreck the future of their career; while others will make the vaccination school of worthy experiences, that will make their future a source of success, but whatever will be the consequences, they were freed last Thursday for weal or woe. Each Graded School of the City graduating some from the grades to enter High School and the High School graduating them to take higher studies or start the vocations of life, but we hope that the zeal of fair play and the thought of the principle that will be uppermost in every child's mind. Let him think that merit wins and merit is the results of doing what you attempt, the best. Nine cases out of ten when you have satisfied yourself, you have the results that will satisfy the public. Now, let this vacation be the time for the application of some or all the teachings of the school days. It is not the number of things that you did not do, but the number of things you did do that count for your building toward success in later life. Every day that you did not make count in young life will be a soft place in the wall of life's building in days to come, so let us spend a useful vacation and see what an easy school life it will make for us next year. TULSA RIOT. No one can tell just how these things start, but we have our opinion and express as we see them, some using a cool head while some are using a hot head; but we must all confess that it is bad and there is no fun in such ungodly ritations. It is the time ripened fruit of envy, jealousy and prejudice that gets the right season through a bad officer or bad set of officers or the community as a whole well worked by the wicked gossip of discrimination and discords for what they call race protection or superiority. Look with your mind's eye over the ruins, see the ashes of the innocent and of the guilty piled together, but only a God knows the innocent from the guilty while the people run mad. If the results ended here, then we could compromise and mourn no more of these ashes, but it moves in the hearts and minds of the people that we must triumph or sweep the just and the unjust into one heap of ruin and rejoice over the victory. Does it stop there? No! But on the other hand moves into the hearts of the mistreated, who prepared for a worse that must come some day and instead of preparing to make a world safe and free, it will make a people afraid of every form of the other fellow's democracy and begin to think life is to be protected by setting explosive mines and deadly weapons for his fellow-man. Is that the saddest of the scene? No! It merms halt in progress of this Christian civilization; it means instead of striving to build all men up, that many times, we must struggle over the same ground; no new heights gained. It means a distrust and a final ruin. Now, you have passed your opinion, hear ours:—We believe in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. We believe in law and order, and anything else is a mess and a disgrace to civilization. We believe that the end of the long lane is in sight and rough will be the latter end, because God and the law are forgotten. We believe that the right understanding between real men, Christian men, of both races or all races, will stop these painful things. We believe that even in the city of Tulsa, if the Christian forces had wanted to preserve the law and maintain order, that "The gate would have been closed before the horse walked out." We believe that instead of the Negro suspicioning destruction of a human life without the diction of the law, that all the citizens of the city would have been at the fail for the preservation of the law and equity. We can't believe in the Christians, who will go to rest while ruffians trample justice under feet. We believe, that each state ought to stop electing lawmakers and begin punishing these law breakers, or they should turn every fellow loose to "root little pig or die poor." Why would you puzzle your brain for systematic government, then break sacredness of your own vow? We don't know whether the man was guilty or not and according to your own law, you say, 'no man is guilty unless he has been tried and found so by the evidence given in the case; then your law names the punishment for the crimes; then further than that, you make the law and if it is not strong enough, you have the power to change it; then in the face of all this authority, you run mad and say that the facts of law are not worth the paper on which it is written. We feel sorry for the dead and their relatives on both sides, but not as much as we do for the conditions of the minds of those left, because there never will exist a feeling of brotherly love, nor the spirit of neighbors taught in our lesson last Sunday. No country can last long grappling at each others throats and still it is better to die in riot than be lynched single, because somebody and God will see that you desired protection and did your best. But why should there be either? All are Christians or should be, and under same flag: the stars and stripes and King Emiruel's and neither demonstrates destruction for humanity, property nor rights and yet we organize to destroy. You may last at this work, but your Iniquities will follow and you will be called a generation of vipers, fleeing from the wrath of God. It is better to stop and counsel than fall and regret, "God is not mocked, whatsoever a man sow, that shall he also reap." LOCAL NEWS. Mrs. Hannah Gary, of 1021 Indiana Ave, is slightly indisposed. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, left for Pratt, Kans., to visit relatives. After spending a few days there they will leave for Colorado, Springs. Mr. Harry Butler left for Karsas City, Mo., on a short stay. The "Black Wonders" will leave for PoncaCity, Sunday for a good game, the game will be pitched by Mr. Geo. Fergerson. Mr. Percy Thomson, made a flying trip to Pawhuska, Okta., last week. Mrs. Patterson, and Porter pent the week end in Pratt, Kans., visiting relatives and enjoyed themselves extremely much. Mr. David Payne, who spent the past year in Los Angeles, Cal., is here for an endefinite stay. Miss Wilma Reed of Chickasha, Okla, has been teaching school in Okla, for the last months is visiting her father Mr. E. Reed, of the Okla., House. Mrs B F. Ray of 1020 N. Mosley has been feeling a little enddisposed for the last few days. Miss Leona Williams of Pratt, Kans., spent a few days visiting her sister Miss Fred Dixon. Mr. Charlie Coleman was in Fort Worth, Texas a few days of last week. Miss Nettie Fay Oliver, was a business caller this week. Mrs. E. W. Smith was a pleasant caller one day this week. Rev. E. P. Gelger, called at the office recently. Mr. Chas. Taylor was called to Higginsville, Mo., Wednesday on the account of the serious illness of his son. Mrs. W. H. A. Clark is visiting for several days in Topeka Mrs. Pearl Nichols, of Winfield was a visitor in the city during the week. Mrs. Ed Drain, of Enid, Okla., is in the city visiting with relatives. Mrs. L. Barum, of Kansas City, is visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hicks, of 1045 N. Mosley are leaving saturday for Hot Springs, Ark., while away they will visit Little Rock, Pine Bluff and other parts of interest We wish for them a pleasant trip. Miss Nettie Faye Oliver is called again to the bedside of her father Mr. Branch Oliver who is very ill at his home at Carrollton, Mo. Miss Lucile Armstead a School teacher of Dewy, Okla, with her sister Miss Margrett Armstead, who teaches at Ft. Scott, Kans, are the pleasant visitors of Miss Clara Armstead one of our Wichita, teachers who makes her home with Mrs. Ora Carter of 1007 Indiana Avenue. They all will leave for their home Emperia, Kans., at the closing here. We wish for them a pleasant vacation season and will be glad to see them all next fall. Misses Mattie D. Dobbs, Malissa Roberson and Mr. Kindall Constantine will leave Friday after noon for St. Louis' where they will spend a few days, then Miss Dobbs will leave for Mississippi and Miss Roberson will leave for Spellman Seminary. Mr. — Walton peeped in on us one day this week. The Young Men of the Excelsior Club entertained with a May party on Friday evening of last week at the Masonic Hall The decorations were beautiful and artistic with the Club colors and flowers Unique and dainty favors were given the hundred or more guests who were present. It was an elegant affair in every detail, and one of the most pleasant Social events given this season. The State Federation of Womens' clubs, which met in Topeka this week, was, from all reports a grand and enthusiastic gathering of the women of this juris diction Wichita was represented by a splendid delegation and carried off the honors of a loving cup for raising the largest amount of money for charitable purposes. The Wichita delegation consisted of Mrs. Chas. L. Childs, who is president, Mrs Edie Bowers, Mrs. F. L. Barnett, Mrs Mamie Moore, Mrs. P H Walton, Mrs W. H. A. Clark, Mrs. Robt. Hill, Mrs. Frank Hill, Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Mrs Livingston and Miss Fahie. Calvary Baptist Church, Corner, Water and Elm Streets—Rev. S. B Butler, Pastor. Strangers are invited and are cordially welcomed. Make this your church home while here. Sunday School 9:30 a. m., Bro. H. T. Sims, Supt. All children are welcome and urged to attend. Pretching, 11:00 a. m. Junior B Y. P. U., 6:00 p. m. Senior B Y. P. U., 7:00 p. m. Night preaching, 8:00 p. m. Night before print. Don't forget the Rally Sunday, June the 5th St. Paul Notes. S S. 9:15 a. m. F. C. Helm Supt. The Supt. and teachers were pleased to meet those so eager to learn of Him out of His Word. The attendance is not yet up to our desire we had 81 present and the lesson was discussed from every angle as to 1st. Man's whole duty. 2nd Christian love in action. 3rd, Christian life in a community. St. Paul's S. S. is a live wire under the leadership of our efficient Supt. Atty. Helm, give him your support. At 11 a. n. the chair entered the stand and sang for opening hymn No. 303 prayer by Rev. Washington, Scripture lesson 1 Cor. 3. Anthem by the Choir 'Why not today?' the pastor then presented the speaker Rev. E. W. Smith, P E. of the Wichita District. He announced as his text 1 Cor. 3-9 For we are workers together with God; Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building and in his own way he gave to his hearers a wonderful sermon with the subject partnership; showing the accomplishments through cooperation. One united with Church. At 3 p. m. the communion service was opened by singing "Draw me nearer" with opening hymn No. 316, again P. E. Smith gave to the congregation a sermon that touched the hearts of all present. He chose for his text Prov 17-17 words "A friend loveth at all times and a brother is born for adversity." Many were the good things said, telling what it means to be a friend. About 69 bowed at the altar and partock of the A. M. Stewards ..... $6.51 A. M. Education ..... 3.70 3 p. m. stewards ..... 10.00 total ..... $20.21 At the morning services the president of the John Brown Literary society came forward and presented to the young ladies the prizes awarded them in the May Queen. He also presented to the pastor the money realized from the contest the sum of $32.44. The Educational treasurer reports at this time: raised without any special effort the sum of $204 G2. If you haven't a church home you had better come in for the church is moving on. Come out and be with us. Don't forget the Dist. Conf. S S convention which convenes June 6-7 8 9. next week at Grants Chapel 16th and Mosley. Mrs. E. W. Smith, reporter. Miss Nannle Roberson was here Sunday visiting parents, Rev. C. W. Brown was a visitor in Parson Sunday. Sunday was a glorious day for the Home Missionary Written Sunday morning. At 11:20 Rev. J S King took the stand and delivered a very timely and Soul stirring Sermon. At 3.00 p. m; we assembled and listened to a very excellent and timely program. Reading St. Mark 23:1:28 led by Pres Sister C. C. Clay, prayer by Treas, sister Hattie Smith, song by circle. Rec. Birddelee Smith ..... Spring Time Rec. Ethel Roberson You in your corner and I in mine, Solo Goldena Smith. Piano Solo, Luisse Ratcliff Shine in, Shine in. Remarks by pastor Rev. J. S. King. Collection by Ethel Roberson and Goldena Smith. B Y. P. U. at 6:30 Lesson title "Work is Duty." program rendered by Junior's, prayer sentence led by Rev. J. S. King. Col. $6.50 Night program for H. M. wo men at 8:00. Opening address by pastor Rev. J. S. King. Solo.....Cathrine Jones Duet Mrs. C. C. Clay and Miss Tessie Wheaton Reading.....Nannie Roberson Solo.....Mrs. Clara Daniela Solo Mrs. C. C. Clay ...accompanied by congregation Short sermon by Rev. J. S. King on Missons Col. all day for circle $6 10 for church 13:75. B B Sundav School Rally. Rev. C. Teal will preach Sunday June 5 at 3:00 Tags 10c each. I. Ratcliff OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Dear Editor—After spending about four days in Guthrie, Oklahoma, I boarded the Oklahoma Interurban car for Oklahoma City May 28th, and arrived here at 4 p. m. This city is a little dull on account of lack of work. Otherwise it is O, K. I spent only one day in Perry and found there several progressive families and one of the best Colored groceries in that city. Guthrie is experiencing to be on a boom in about 30 days. I arrived in Okla. City and found it very lively but; being so very tired from canvassing 11 towns this side of Kansas City, I have been taking a little rest. On my arrival here I found the Church of God in a great revival with Elder R. H. Hawkins and his wife running the meeting.. They are both from St. Louis. The meeting closed last Sunday night with ten new members and they were baptized Sunday night by Elder Hawkins. In the midst of the candidates was an old man, aged 82, who was also baptized. He had never belonged to any church before. The morning Sunday School and 11 o'clock service were fine. The pulpit was filled by Elder Simpson, a Baptist minister. Sister Hawkins made the closing remarks. At 4 p. M. the evening service began, Sister Stones and Bro. R. B. Jones and Elder all preached a 10 minute sermon, Sister Hawkins, the great missionary, gave a good lecture to the missionary sisters. In it she made some good points and said many good things. The night sermon by Elder Hawkins was excellent and he certainly made things plain. In the past two years Oklahoma City has increased in enterprises among the Colored people. They certainly have some swell places. I was a caller at the office of the Black Dispatch and I found Editor Dungee on the slick list. They are owners of their machlinerv - just like the Negro Star publishing company of Wichita. Drs, C. R. Price and G. G Brown are now in their new beautiful offices at 519 N. Main St., also the Peoples Undertaking Co., Taylor and Lewis Furniture Company is now in their big store 615 N. Main St. Mr. Llyod is making some very commendable improvement to his property on the corner of Elm and Main. The Kansas Coal and Mercantile Company is now chartered for $25,000 and has shares on t-h-e market for a few days it will pay to you buy now, before we start operation as the books may close. They have purchased place on the corner of 11th and Washington and will soon be ready to put in your winter coal, see them before buying. They are planning to handle all kinds. The Lamb Ice Cream Co., in the 1100 block on Mosley Ave., is making the best Ice Cream in the city at a money saving price. You should not think of having a party at home or the church without using his cream. He gave away a few gallons last Tuesday nightjust to start the people to talking. The Ideal Sales Company is now operating and has a wonderful future before it. Every indication shows that the shelf camp is what the business firms need. Johnston and Jones Ice Company is now a business for the city we are asking that you let them be your servants they will save money and worry. We hear of several more organizations sprouting, but not far enough to tell what they are. So you can see while the progress of the city rolls on, the Negro is pushing in the right direction. Prominent Citizen Passes Away. A Funeral Notice reached us this week announcing the death of Mrs. Lena Ward, one of the prominent citizens of Greenwood, Miss., on May 28th, 1291. She has reared a large family of children, who, filled with ambition, and following their different trades for livelihood. She has for years, been a widow, still she continued the education of her children and maintained her property. Her funeral was conducted on the 29th by her pastor Dr. H. B. Hart of the Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, but owing to their church having burned some time ago, the service were held in the A.M. E. Church. The following served as pall bearers:—Messrs Wm. Jackson, Wm. Spinks, Wallace Lowden, Willis Nero, Ben Bell, Bennie Clark,—Active. Honorary pall bearers:—Messrs Lewis Strong, Felix Hawkins, Sam Hardison, A. J. Topps, Will Lacouer, Will Hansborough. She leaves some daughters: sons by names—Messrs Preston, O. W., Launie, and Mack Ward; with whom we share sympathy in their bereavement. Remnins deposited in the Magnolia Cemetery. NOTICE!! The Wichita District conference and Sunday School convention will be held in Grants Chapel 16th and Mosley June 6-7-89. Some very important subjects to be discust. E. W, Smith, P. E. In the next two Sundays I expect to visit several of the churches here and present The Negro Star. So I am hoping to send in several new subscribers soon. Yours for the right, W. C. Arch. How about that real estate you have been trying to sell for years? WE can find a purchaser, or sell any other kind of property you may have to offer. We handle real estate of any kind anywhere and can sell as easily in Maine as in California. We have a thorough knowledge of realty values—our services are at your disposal. Perhaps you have been looking for a farm, ranch, city realty, a summer home, a hotel or rooming house. If you wish to buy property of any kind—tell us what you want and where you want it. We will find it for you and buy it at a price that will please you. White Man and Negro Must stop Quarreling (Continued from first page.) Negro the Christianity that expresses the living Christ and to do that the church must have that sort of Christianity. The white man has opinions about what the Negro's religion is like; I wonder if they ever think what the Negro's opinion must be of the Christian religion of the white people for whom they work. "Let Jesus into all of our hearts, and men and brethren will dwell together in unity, and this old world will soon readjust itself and things will once more be normal and happiness will be the possession of the rich and the poor, the high and the low, all alike, and this will be the garden spot of the world. America." —The Wichita Beacon. Negro Legion Post Pays Last Tribute to Fallen Comrade. The funeral of Arthur Gossett, Negro soldier who died in a hospital in France in 1919, was held at Calvary Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body was escorted from the home by the Arthur Gossett post of the American Legion, which is named in honor of the fallen soldier. The post did honor to the dead soldier by turning out in their uniforms and reading resolutions. The funeral oration was delivered by the Rev. S. B. Butler who chose as a text, 2 Tim. 2:3. "Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." The Rev. Butler said in part: "Paul would have the young minister, Timothy, to realize his highest anticipation in the high calling he had received, he would have to enlure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. "There were 350,000 Negro soldiers who crossed the high seas and under old glory Isid their lives upon the altar of their country for the freedom of mankind. These boys went with the high principal embodied in their bosoms that they were fighting for the freedom of the world. Is it not plain to you that they expected, as a reward, to enjoy this freedom themselves. Did they play their part? A Negro unit was the first to reach the Rhine, Colonel Williams Hayward, commending the 300th which was form the old 15th New York national guard (Negro) regiment said; "I am proud of my men. It certainly is a great feeling to be part of an organization of fighters which in addition to having 101 of its members cited for valorous deeds performed in action was also decorated as a unit. Our colored fighters cared less for shell fire than any soldier. "Things at home that inspired them were: 700,00 homes, 500 colleges 1, 300,000 school children, $90,000,000 worth of church property, 45,000 churches and $225 000,000 in liberty bonds, "It is estimated that the total number killed in the late war is 7,354,00. Russia leads with 1,700,00. Germany second with 1,600,00. America lost less thaneny with 50,000. "The American Negro is an American citizen. He knows no other country save America. He follows the American flag into the very jaws of death. Is he not entitled to all the privileges vouchaefed to him by the constitution? And should he not enjoy equal rights with other citizens? "I will advise that all be good citizens and never stop the fight for righteousness until all men are free. As you have all made good soldiers for your country, do as well for Jesus Christ. These bodies are being sent to this country, but they are dead and must be buried again. If you will be a soldier for Jesus Christ, when He comes, He will give you living bodies, not to be buried, but clothed in white and to live with Him forever." —The Wichita Beacon, Ete ae eae