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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE VOL.14 NO.18 Will Hold Mardi Gras and Hallowe'en Ball Tonight. Topeka, Kansas, Governor Allen and Mayor Corwine Were Principal Speakers at Reception at Auditorium Last Night. Opening session of the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia will be held in representative hall at the state house this morning. The opening session of the Grand Court of Calanthe, the women's division, also will be held at the state house this time. Gov. Henry J. Allon extended a welcome to 8000 colored men and women last night at the city auditorium. They are attending the supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias, the suprime court of the Ca'anthe and the encampment of the Uniform Rank. "With all my heart," said the governor, "I bid you hail and welcome to Kansas. It is indeed a great pleasure to come here tonight and welcome you to this state. This is a hospitable state to your people as you have been told by your leaders. You have been reminded that we got into trouble about your people some years ago. It was a question of whether a white man should own buv and sell a black man. We took the position against it, and won. Congratulations. "I want to congratulate you on the wonderful progress you have made in the past fifty-five years. "Quit worrying about the white people and imitate your own people. Continue to work." Prof. R. H. Wade, of Topoka, called the large audience to order. Dr. J. R. Ransom, of Wichita, grand prelate of Kansas, offered a prayer. Dr. S. H. Thompson, grand chancellor of Kansas, made a short address. He said that for two years the people had looked forward to the coming of the supreme lodge and the gathering of thousands of visitors from all parts of the United States. "You come to the state of Kansas—the state of liberty—the states of John Brown," he declared. "We are sure that you are going to help us." Mrs. Wright Sings. Mrs. J. M. Wright the most talented vocal st of her race in America, kang "The Lord is My Light and My salvation." she was given an ovation. This was followed by the introduction of the age of the order, S. W. Green, of New Orleans, La., the supreme chancellor. He spoke in words of praise of Kansas. He was proud to be in the state that had as a governor, a real man—a man who had the courage to refuse to return to Arkansas the men Hill, to be legal y lynched—the state which was the first to introduce prohibition, and all America had to come to it—the state of John Brown. Carrie Nation and her little hatchet. Corwine Speaks. We have in the order of the Knights of Pythias today 150,000 male members, 112,000 female members, 14,000 juveniles and 22,000 members of Uniform Rank. And I am glad to say that we have in cash and assets today three and a half million dollars." He concluded with the introduction of Governor Alen. Other addresses were delivered by Mayor H. J. Corwin, attorney Jas. H. Guy representative of the grand lodge of Kansas, Mrs. Norene Davis, grand worthy councillor of the grand Court of Calanthe and Brig. Gen. Thomas Kennedy of the Uniform Rank. Mrs. M. S. Grant, of Georgia, responded to the addresses in the name of the supreme court. She declared that it was a source of pleasure to accept the welcome to the historic state of Kansas. She paid a tribute to Mrs. Davis. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY. Aug 19, 1921 Thirty Delegates Receive Degrees and Are Admitted to Grand Lodge-Supreme Council Meets Today Wind Damascen Camp John E. Lewls In Poe Night Storm-Many Tents Are Blown Down and Flooded. Topeka, Kansas. Some of the biggest legislative questions the Knights of Pythias have ever faced will come up at this convention according to R. H. Wide, secretary of the grand lodge entertainment committee. The supreme lodge, which meet at the state house, decides all, these questions of legislations. At the session yesterday morning thirty delegates received degrees and were admitted to the grand lodge. Only a limited number of delegates are allowed from each state. Celebrate Mardi Gras. The big event planned for yesterday the grand patriotic mardi gras and hallowe'en parade, was called off on account of the rain. The camp at the fair ground was a beehive of action at midnight last night. Water was from two to four feet deep in the ower sections of the cann. Only a few tents were not surrounded by water. Colored women holding their skirts above their knees were wading out of the veritable river. Men with trunks on their shoulders were making a direct line for higher ground. When asked where they were going, they said, "we dunnno mister we dunnno." General Jackson Marooned. Gen. R. R. Jackson was marooned in his tent. Water surrounded and covered the floor to a depth of two feet. He had no way to escape except by the undignified method of wading. All buildings near the fair grounds were crowded with the wrt, soaking delegates. Many more stood on the outside of the buildings unable to gain admittance. Everywhere councils of war were being held between two, three four or half a dozen individuals. They were in a strange place and had no place to no. And the rain beat unmercifully down. "I dunno, I dunno, where to go" seemed to be the general phrase. Taxi's were called and hauled the trunks to a dry place. Everybody was rushing to and fro. The water was up to a level with the top of their cots in their tents. And it seemed determined to stay there the rest of the night. General Jackson, who is generally able to combat all foes was unable to cone with this one. It was every man for himself. Several tents had been knocked over by the wind, accompanying the rain and this added to the general excitement. The first act of the rain was to drench those who started in the parade last night, and cause them to call off the ball. They got back to camp the best they could, and got to bed. Then the angry waters came Jackson Responds. Gen R. R. Jackson, orator, author and leader of his people, responded for the supreme lodges. A solo was sung by Miss Castella Reed and ti gold jewel was presented to John H. Young of Pne Bluff, supreme master of exchequer. Benediction was offered by Dr. W. H. Young. Reveille was sounded at the fair grounds this morning at 6 o'clock. At 9 o'clock guard mount will be participated in by companies of the First and Second regiments of Ohio, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia. Oklahoma, Minnesota and Connecticut. Concerts (Continued on page two) THE RIGHT TRACK WITH RIGHT REMEDY. THE RIGHT TRACK WITH RIGHT REMEDY. Flush and Blood Did Not Reveal This. It Took The Father. CHICAGO, IL., Aug 19—The statement of principles and recommendations of the Home Missions Council of the Federal Council of Churches has created something of a revolution in religious circles in this region of the country. It is regarded the most revolutionary action taken by a religious body in the entire history of the country. The Federal Council of Churches is a combination of the officials of all Protestant churches. Its main conclusions recommend that "The government, loca', state and national, should impartially guarantee to all classes security of life and of property; that "The Negro should have economic justice, equal opportunity to get and hold work on the same terms as other men, and with fair working and living conditions; that "The home of the Negro should receive the same measure of respect as that of other Americans; that "Qualifications for franchise should be administered irrespective of race, color or creed; and further declares that "Respect for Negro manhood and womanhood is the only basis for amicable race adjustment for race integrity and for permanent racial peace." The statement concludes with the following: "If we propose a democratic program for the protection and self-determination of the weak and oppressed people of Europe as a means of permanent peace and good-will abroad let us apply the same program at home." The full text of the statement and recommendations is as follows: "The recent race conflicts in some of our cities challenge the attention of the Churches of Jesus Christ to their responsibility respecting an imitable and fair adjustment of race relation in America. "In the fellowship of Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America are included 3 920 852 members of the Negro Churches. In speaking therefore at this time for humanity and justice we voice the mind and conscience of both races. The present situation is a challenge to the churches charged with the promotion of the brotherhood of man, which look upon all men as entitled to a footing of equality of opportunity. Thus calls for preaching the duty of economic and community justice for the Negro thus securing peace and good-will between the races. Beyond all else the present situation calls for confession on the part of Christian men and women of failure to live up to the standard of universal brotherhood as taught by Jesus Christ. In the adjustment of race relations our country has in this crisis not only its own conscience to satisfy but also to justify itself as a nation before the enlightened opinion of mankind. As a foremost exponent of the ideals of democratic government, the United States has been lifted to the full view of the world. Our present settlement therefore of race relations will influence in a very large measure the settlement of race rela- rushing in and threatened to cover them, and they had to get up. The water continued to rise and they had to seek higher ground. They could not leave their trunks to be spoiled, so there had to be taken along. So they waded out and snake for higher ground. And all the while the drizzly downpour added to the discomfort. Sleepless, Restless and Wet. At midnight the prospects were that they would have to remain outside all the rest of the night sleepless, restless, but enjoying it all as a great adventure, something a little different than they were accustomed to at home. The chief event today will be the meeting of the supreme lodge and supreme court at the state house. Supreme lodge representatives from nearly two-thirds of the states of the union are here for convention. Clipping. We must face frankly the fact that a most dangerous inter-racial situation now threatens our country. The problems growing out of the presence of two races in America are clearly seen to be nation-wide and the adjustments must necessarily be made on the basis of national responsibility. The migration of thousands of Negroes to the North emphasizes this fact. The outbreaks in several cities and the persistence of the anarchy and treason of lynch-law imperial our democracy. The actual practice of the principles of the brotherhood of Christ can prevent such conflicts and nothing else will. The Church must offer the ideals, the program and the leadership in crisis. The Church must meet its obligation, or leadership will pass not only to secular agencies, economic or socialistic but to forces that are destructive of civilization. "We must confess that the Church and its ministry as related to the welfare of the Negro has been too little inspired by the fundamental principles and ideals of Jesus Christ. Communities that have expressed horror over atrocities abroad, have seen almost unmoved and silent, men beat n, hanged and also burned by the mob, The Negro has ever shown profound faith in God and has always looked to the Church for leadership for counsel and for guidance. The Church which for fifty years has a record of a most unmatched service in the education and betterment of the race will now be recruit to her trust and lost her birthright of service if she does not meet this confidence with a full sense of responsibility and a full measure of service for justice, peace and good-will. To this end we therefore urge upon the Church, her ministry and membership this constructive program: A Constructive Program for Just Inter-Racial Relations. 1. The government, local, state and national should impartially guarantee to all classes security of life and of property. Mob violence is becoming a crowd habit. When life and property are ruthlessly taken, when men and women are lynched with no protection from officers or courts, law and order are trampled under foot. We call upon the pulpit, the press and all good people to create a public sentiment that will support necessary legislation for the enforcement of existing laws. If at life liberty and the pursuit of happiness may be equally assured to all classes. 2. The Negro should have economic justice, equal opportunity to get and hold work on the same terms as other men, with equal pay for equal (Continued on page four) KANSAS SONG. We are publishing a song and original composition, Miss Estella Turner of Los Angeles. Critic, that was sung at a grind reception given in that city, some months ago by the ex-Kansans and Wichitans and created quite favorable comment, and has been dedicated and accepted by the city Federation of the Women' Clubs of Los Angeles. We're a long way from old Kansas We've a long way to go We're out here in California Where palms and poppits grow We're happy and contented Until the Earth begins to shake Then you'll hear the Kansins yelling Oh earthquake, earthquake! Then we'll think of good old Kansas With its winds and no rains And with nice flat grass hoppers After eating all the grain. Then we'll think of the snow that's felling In march, April and May Then we'll glad we're out in California. And have come here to stay. Still we love you dear old Kansas Though you be far away We think of you nately, And dream of you by day. We are sometimes in the valley, Sometimes on mountains high But we hope to see you dear old Kansas In the sweet bye and bye. By STELLA TURNER. SCUTHWEST DISTRICT MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND AUXI- LIARIES IN GREAT SESSION. Reach High Mark In Every Way. WINFIELD, KANS., Aug. 16—Tu day morning, marked the opening of the greatest sessions in the history of the District work. We enjoyed the pleasure of being among some of the most talented and sociable people in the state of Kansas. We noted one special act, when a wealth citizens sent the worker and visitors a whole of fine meions. All the homes were designs of welcome and the meals were first class, served in the dining room of the Second Unitist Church, of which Rev. Fulton Leith is the honored pastor. B. Y. P. U SESSION. Opened with a spiritual devotion by Mr. D. L. Newton, Wichita, and Mrs. Lee Walker, Hutchinson, Mrs. Cortie Anderson was very inspiring in her opening remarks, and business was taken up. The introduction of visitors brought many distinguished guests before, and we were encouraged by the savings. The first subject to claim the attention of this body was "My B. Y. P. U.-Its Growth and its Future." Much information was pained from those, who have made their Unions a success and more determine the other felt to put their over. The conventional singing was fine. The sermon by Rev. R. W. Williams, Newton, was uplifting and filled with Gospel truths. Another heartfelt devotion, put up in good shape for the President's Annual Address. The vocal solo smoothed out all rough places in the minds of the audience. The officers' reports showed signs of growth. The men, owners and remarks showed the interest now manifested. The evening session opened with delegate from Arkansas City and Mr. Harold Owens of Hutchinson. A sweet selection by the choir, then we listened in words, what they were doing in deeds: The Welcome Address in the half of the Second Bartist Church and its Auctiones by Mrs. Lillian Moore. Vocal Solo by Mrs. N. B. Copc and, Calvary, Wichita, swept the audience. Rev. C. E. Wood preached a wonderful sermon. SUNAY SCHOOL SESSION. With the spirit already running high this session opened with a strong devotion and President N. J. Stokes made some very fitting remarks and started out on schedule time. Twelve months' vision of My Sunday School by暑课 students was a fine method of inspiring other schools and many thoughts were advanced. Equally so was the next tome: "My Port in this Vision by the conventional delegates. They expressed splendid parts, they planned to do. Miss Pearl Demer of St. Mary, Wichita, rendered us a sweet solo. So much was said about Mr. James McAfee not being present to give us his paper on "Sunday School and the boy." Mrs. S. B Buter carried the Convention with her excellent paper on "The Destination of the Denomination." Rev. L. L. Stewart gave us the Gospel truths in a sermon from Matt. 5:12 The afternoon session opened with a spiritual devotion and we wert inroired from the wholesome thoughts expressed on the following subjects: "The Religious Culture of the Youth—(a) Through the Home, Hutchinson Delegate; (b) Through the Sunday School by Mrs. Kitty Meltonald Gt. Bond; (c) Through the Publit, Rev. S. B. Butler. The Chalk—Why have Teachers in Sunday School ? By Mrs. H. H. Buckner of Pratt, was elevating and elilifying. Everyone enloved the instrument solo by Miss Alma Cottman, Winfield. The President's Annual Address proved his thoughtfulness of the work and his desires to see it move on. The reports showed the work was growing. The evening session session was opened with much spiritual server and we enjoyed the Contest Teachers' Training Class. Meadames Nichols and Moore of Winfelt stood head of PRICE, FIVE CENT ICT MISSIONARY TION AND AUXI- IN GREAT SESSION. class. The Literary program brought the following talent before us: Anthem selection No 74. Invocation by Rev. N. J. Stokes. Instrumental Solo Miss Geneva Mercomes. Vocal Solo by Miss Josie Montgomery. Oration by request by Mrs. Mary Walker. "The Elements of Surgery." Vocal solo. Miss Lucile Jones. Reading Mr. V. T. Watts. Instrumental Solo by Miss Daisy Underwood. Euphonium Solo, Mr. W. Fisher, Original Poem "The Negro" by Mrs. Pearl Harding. She received an en- core and gave us "Peter's Pint." Paper by J. Reeves. "Truth." Vocal duct by Mrs. Fishback and Mrs. T. L. man. Selection by the choir. The officers to take charge for another year will be Mrs. H. H. Buckner, Pres., Pratt; Miss Inez Franklin, Sec. Winfield; Miss Striie Cotton of Wichita Cor. Sec.; Rev. C. E. Wood, Arkansas City, Treasurer; H. T. Sims, Training Department; Mrs. Mer- comes. Newton. Revs. Hogan and Hurches of Hutchinson, Board Mem- zers. The Ministers and Deacons' Union with Rev. G. C. Harris at the helm, is doing its part in giving light of the doctrine and regulations of the Baptist Church. Mrs. J. Reeves and Mrs. C. Faulkner opened the devotionals and Press Mrs. Ida F. Bates, who lail the work so vividly on the heart of the sisters began her work. The Children's Hour was a wonder to al., while the children under the supervision of Mrs. J. Montgomery rendered the following program—Opening song, "Bring them In." Welcome Address Martha Baldwin. Duet, Cristell Fowler and Ella Martin. Recitation, Cleopatra Crockran. Inst. Soha, Elsa Martin. Reading, Martha Baldwin. Bee Drill Class, Solo Blanche Cetton. Reading, Catherine Brewer. Recitation, Orville Crockran. Recitation, Orville Martin. Duet Elli Martin and Martha Baldwin. Recitation Castella Fowler. Recitition, Fila Martin. Closing song, "Be a Hero." Special recitation was here listened to by a boy from Stillwater, Oka, and it was really some special. Rev. J. Reeves preached the sermon of his life from the subject: "Valuable gift by a woman." He really preached a great sermon. Mrs. Kitty McDonald, Great Bend, and Mrs. C. Tillman, Wichita, opened with a stirring devotion and Misa Geneva Mercomes, Newton, sweetened the occasion with an instrumental solo. A carefully prepared and well rendered Annual Address was rendered by Mrs. Ida F. Bates and an hour was used in discussing the many good things brought to the body and her past usefulness. The evening session started out in "high." The excellent singing by the choir and Rev. J. L. Williams kept everything in "high." The paper on "Woman's Place in the Social Work" was fine, by Mrs. Thomas Cook, Pratt. The Trombone solo by Mr. Ambrose Woodard was charmingly sweet. Rev. P. C. Crutchfield of Hutchinson, preached a great sermon on "Let us make man." Space was here given Rev. E. N. Bryant of Tulsa. Okla., to state the conditions there and help sufferers. (We hope to finish report next week) SIMS' RECORDS NOW READY. They will make your Church work better. Our line of Records are the most complete on the Market: Church Financial Record $1.50 S. S. Secretary Record 1.00 S. S. Class Record .15 Society Record 1.50 Order to day as they don't 'nst long, 1241 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kans. (Continued from first page.) will be given at 2 o'clock this afternoon by the First Regimental band of St. Louis, Second Regimental band of Indianapolis, Second Regimental band of Philadelphia, and the First Regimental band of Indianapolis. At 8 o'clock the Pythian Patriotic and Mardi Gras celebration will be held. Both supreme lodge and court will open at 9 o'clock in the state house. Stones Are Decorated Toreka stores have been decorated with flags and bunting in celebration of the convention. All street car poles on Kansas Avenue have large welcome signs on them. Grand headquarters has a big banner, as has all official lunchcon rooms. -Clipping. Negro Musicians Hold Session At Fisk. (By The Associated Negro Press) NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. 19- The National Association of Negro Musicians met in this city on the campus of Fisk University, the home of the world famed Fisk Jubilee Singers. July 26th to 29th. The object of the Association is to lerd, through good music, material rid in the civic and cultural betterment of the Negro in all communities, to stimulate the pursuit of music, as a profession and to encourage creative musical expression thru the use of Folk songs of the Negro, his greatest natural heritage. The N. A. N. M. publishes a National organ, Music and Poetry, which voices and propagates the ideas of the association and gives to all worthy Negro musicians a definite medium for reviews and publicity. Thru a group of its members and most noted musicians, the association plans a "Public School Musical Course" which will contain a majority of the most adaptable Negro Folk tunes that American children have already found so singable and likable. Of sirqu'ar importance at the convention was the presentation of fourteen Negro composers on the various programs. The fourth annual convention will be held in Columbus, Ohio, July 26 to 23, 1922. Cherryvale News. Misses Marie and Roberta Clay returned home Monday morning from Pittsburg, and Baxter Springs Miss Roberta has been in Pittsburg, attending Normal. Mrs. Jannie Middleton and Mrs. Elmer Rodgers spent the 4th in Chanute. They reported a nice time. Mrs. L. S. Smith is able to be out again. On account of bad weather Mr. Ed Roddin drove in in his buggy. Church services, Sunday morning, was not so well attended owing to the cool weather. Night service was well attended, the Holy Ghost surely visited the service. B. Y. P. U.. Banner was given to the True and Tried Section Sunday. J. L. Roberson has remodeled his home by adding a front back porch and is redecorating inside. Mr. Joe Johnson is building a 4 room bungalow on West 4th. Mrs. Joe Johnson returned home, Monday night from K. C. Mo., where she has been visiting her sister-in-law for the past week. he returned with Mrs. Johnson to visit indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Teal are here visiting relatives. Mr. Loyd McToish is here visiting for a few days. Little Pearl) Middleton returned Wednesday from a few days' visit with her grandma in Nowata, Okla. South St. Louis, Notes Mr. A. Byrd has been sick for a number of weeks died Monday morning Aug. 10 at his home; His wife have ill while he was and, died Aug. 10 at 4:00. The funerals were at funeral at Quinn Chapel at 10 o'clock. This was indeed a very sad funeral; as they leave children who need their support. Mrs. Adille Fishback of 011 Iron St entertained her grand governor and queen of the House Hold of Ruth last week; they were served in courses at this social event. Mrs. Ida Bland was out of town a few days attending the Grend Lodges in Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Lucy Brown also attended the Grand Lodge in Kansas City. Miss D. Demonla Hutts is missed by her many friends while she is visit no in Chicago. Miss Katherine Strong of Cozens Avenue is visiting Miss Maggie Rhodes in Elsboro, Mo. We wish for Miss Strong a very pleasant trip. There was a grand reception ball at the Coliseum Friday night, Aug. 12 1921. Mrs. V. Daniel and Master Rolland Daniel of 3625 Cozens Avenue are visiting their relatives in Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. Bell Taylor 6101 Colorado Avenue, is in Detroit, Mich. Misses Elizabeth and Louise Johnson left Saturday night for their home in Independent Mo., after spending a few weeks with their uncle Mr. and Mrs. Johnson; they report having had a real nice time. JOHN H. HARRIS The above is MRS. LUCILE A. JONES The qualified agent of the Welfare department of the Dwight B. McCurdy Co. ..She handles the essential book for the home get it. It is needed by everyone; It is the Childhood, Girlhood and Motherhood. See her at 1523 Sherwood Ave. Wichita, Kansas. HAIR AND SCALP SPECIALIST MME. JENNIE C. WHITE Manufacturer of All Kinds of HAIR GOODS Poro System Taught— Manicuring, Massaging— Combings Made Up. Phone Mkt. 3631 Res. 938 N. Wichita CHICKEN DINNER! CHICKEN DINNER! Served at Indiana Avenue and 12th, CHURCH OF CHRIST every Thursday at 6 to 9:30 p. m. SIMS' RECORDS NOW READY. They will make your Church work better. Our line of Records are the most complete on the Market: Church Financial Record $1.50 S. S. Secretary Record 1.00 S. S. 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M: Is now under new management and Guarantees to Give the Best Meals in the City for the Money Sunday Dinner a Specialty. 513 N Main street Wichita, Kansas BUDWIESER Distributed BY WICHITA VINEGAR and BOTTLING CO. FOR QUALITY IN GROCE RIES AND MEATS Go To WILLHITE 115 S. Topeka Phone Mkt. 8811 Come in and look our Stock over and get our prices before you do your shopping. --- Entered as second-class matter June 12, 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. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED MIDDLE PRIZE FIRST IN SERVICE BROTHERLY FEELING. A more loving set of Christians I have never seen than are assembled at Winfield, this week. Then they could not be in better hands than these splendid people, who are making things so pleasant for everyone. The home talent and visitors are making things very entertaining this week for all. They are proving there is joy in serving the Master. THE friends of Rev. W. S. Terrell formerly of Pine Bluff, desiring to correspond with him may ad- Mrs Chub Trout is glad to have her mother, Mrs. Aust'n, with her for a two weeks visit. Mrs. M. Marou was in the office one afternoon of last week on business. Mr. B. H. Ney, advertising manager, is in Topeka, attending K. of P. Grand Lodge. AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Liv- linton 1755 Ohio Ave., was the scene of an elaborate dinner Sunday; tat- tails of every kind mentionable were served. One of the members present said it would be easier to tell what was not included in the menu than what was. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Ransom, Atty and Mrs. Rooker, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Sims. Mrs. Eddie Thomas Mrs. S. L. Jones and two little daughters Jewel V. and Pave, Misses Williams and Williams Miss Dorothy Lillian Louise Sims and Master Calvin M. B. Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Livington understand entertainment, only they make you eat urti you are miserable and still urge you to eat more. Mr. Thos. Fines left the city Friday for a visit to his father's at Pleasanton. Kansas who is reported quite ill. He expects to visit friends at Kansas City, also before returning home. Mr. Eugene Whitted, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitted is spending two days in Wichita, enroute to the far West, via, Denver, Salt Lake and Seattle. He has been away from home for 12 years and many of his all time friends here were pleased to shake hands with him again. Miss Pauline Coleman and mother of Sterling, Kansas, are visiting friend here and are the guests of M. Monroe and Mrs. Fines. Miss Fahie is visiting in Sterling, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chinneth and daughter, Herriet, left the city last Sunday morning for week's sojourn with friends in Geo, Okla, where they usually enjoy a brief season of real country life. Several members of the Masonic Society in Wichita, will leave Sunday for Atchison, Kansas, where the Grand Lodge with all its branches will hold their annual session during the coming week. Mr. M. L. Livingston was in the office this week on business. Among others who called at the office on business was Mrs. Maurice of N. Mosey Ave. Miss Sims is pleased to have the choo Hardy family register at her Studio at 1241 Wabash Ave. for voice and piano, Mr. and Mrs. J. W, Hardy of College Hill, looked in on us Thursday evening. Mrs. Wade and daughter, Mrs. Black, have returned to their home in Omaha, Neb., after spending sometime with their sister and aunt, Mrs. N. D. Briley. They called at the office before leaving the city. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Clark were business callers in the office last Saturday. ```markdown ``` dress him at 2612 Poplar St., Cairo, II. We felt like the who e city will be blessed in securing the service of this noted minister. WE feel with kernest sense of sympathy the illness of Rev. J. W. Gayden, Belzoni, Miss., the State President of the B. Y. P. U. Convention. Let us ask God to spare th's great leader of young Christians a few years longer. He will lengthen His servants' years if He is asked. Miss Lu Verna Hall is spending the week with friends in Oklahoma. On her return she will assist Miss Dorothy Sims in the Recital of the Season, which takes place within a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Thomas and quite a few, whose names we failed to get are attending the Grand Lodge in Topeka. The Association and S. S. Convention in Winfield were attended by many Wichitns. Mrs. J. E. Barton and daughter, of Vernom, Indiana, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Price, 1205 Ohio Ave. Master Carlton Price and his mother are feeling fine. Master Carlton has not consulted his father yet whether he shall be a dentist or a plummer. Miss Anna Crouch of Sedalia, Mo. is in the city visiting Mrs. Bessie Haley. Mrs. J. McCreary and daughter, Miss Sarah McCreary is making a visit with relatives in earthage, Mo. Mrs. S. W. Jones and Miss L. Covington entertained Mrs. H. Harper, Miss Estella Turner and Miss Luvenia Harper of Los Angeles Calif. with a 6:00 o'clock dinner, Tuesday. Mr. Edward Kemp left Thursday for Arkansas City, to visit with his relatives. Mrs. Ella Sandford has returned home from a visit with her mother in Columbus. Mr. Wm. Merrtin left on a visit to Topeka, Wednesday. Miss Estella Turner and Sister, Mrs. Henrietta Harper and daughter, Miss Luvenia Harper, who has been visiting in the city for several weeks with their many old friends having formerly resided in Wichita, returned to their home in Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday, Mrs. Harper and Miss Turner were both quite prominent and active in public and social life. Miss Luvenia was born and reared in this city was a talented musician and populr among the younger set. They were the recipients of many social attentions during their most pleasant visit. A hearty welcome awaits their return at anytime to their old home. Mrs. Lizzle Humphries left on a trim to Topeka, Wednesday. Mrs. M. A. Hodges left Monday to visit in Maize with her daughter Mrs. F. Sullivan. Rev. E. N. Bryant is in the city, representing the strictest conditions of Tulsa. Mr. J. W. Wilson is off this week for Boston, and other points East. St. Paul Notes. S. S. 10:30 a.m. Atty F. C. Helm, Supt. an interesting lesson of Paul in Icon'um and Lystra was discussed by the school. Attendance 40. Collection $1.29. Banner Class No. 4 At 11:00 a., the pastor entered the stand singing; "This is my story." Opening hymn No. 283. Prayer by Rev. Mtachem. The choir then rendered the beautiful anthem; "Rock ```markdown ``` of Ages." Alto solo part by Mrs. Bertie Waters. Scriptures lesson, Romans 6th chapter. The pastor chose his text from the chapter read and the 20th verse. Among the many good things said were: Law is the order of Heaven Justice is the right arm of God's government. God made the earth, but did not intend that any one man should corner it off at the exclusion of others. Gabritil, Michel and Raphus have six wings, it is true they are on equality with the two winged Angels. The six wings not make them any greater than the rest, but it means they have more to do than the two winged so need more speed and many other good things were said. One united with the church. Visitors introduced: Mrs. D. H. Young of Centralia, Ill., Mr. Douglas C. Mason of Manhatten, Kans., Mr. James Weatherly, K. C. Mo., Mrs. A. J. Johnson, Emporia, Kans., Mr. A. J. Johnson, Emporia, Kans., Mrs. W. A. Johnson. city. All are welcome to make St. Paul your Church home. Mrs. E. W. Smith, Reporter. ARE YOU AWARE That sharp pains make one more careful. That Wichita did not have enough professional men, to lose Dr. A. K. Lawrence. That the "Y" is planning the Biggest a-laround entertainment in the torr of the city on Labor Day. That if you rebuke a fool he will hate you. That some people have no soft spots. That the vacant lots in most parts of our city are fine places to hunt dangerous things. That some people can't separate a cause from the person. That Mr. B. II. Neely is bringing things to bear in Toneka, this week. That the reason that some people are so interested about the other fellow's business he hasn't enough business. THE RIGHT TRACK WIT (Continued from first page) work, and with fair working and living conditions. The entrance of large numbers of Vermones into various industries emphasizes the necessity of an immediate amicable adjustment of relations with white employers and fellow-workers. 3. We call upon men and women everywhere to protect the sanctity of the home and womanhood. We record with satisfaction the proving enlightenment of Negro leaders in a program of education and Christianization such as tends to prevent crimes that provoke mob violence. The home of the Negro should receive the same measure of respect and protection as that of other Americans and the sanctity of his home relations should be safeguarded in every possible way. Swift and impartial action of the law should strike the violation of the sanctity of any home white or black. 4. We recognize as fundamental to the welfare and efficiency of society that adequate recreational provisions be made available for Negro citizens. 5. We strongly endorse the plea of the Negro for equal traveling accommodations for equal chances. 6. Adequate educational facilities for Negro children and youth should be provided not only as a national obligation but also as a necessity for national local and national funds. 7. Qualifications for franchise should be administered, irrespective of race, creed or color. 8. Closer co-operation between the races should be promoted by organizing local committees of white and colored people in towns and communities for the consideration of inter-racial we-fare. All possible agencies should be enlisted in fostering a solit of justice end of good-will in the relationship of one race to the other. We recommend that the Governor of each state appoint a standing committee for the careful study of the causes underlying race friction with a view of their removal and that Congress be requested through a non-partisan committee to investigate the disturbed and threatening interracial situation throughout the nation. Racial understanding and co-operation furnish the only sure basis of race adjustment in a democracy. Our Job Department We are prepared to take care of all kinds of JOB RINTING---Prompt Deliveries and Quality Work Guaranteed. Before having that next : inting done, consult Us --We Print: 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 ```markdown ``` TELEPHONE M. 31 We are at your se Job of THE The root of the matter is the failure to recognize the Negro as a man. The basis of distress on both sides is fear, and "fear hath torment." Respect for Negro manhood and womanhood is the only basis for amicable race adjustment, for race integrity and for permanent racial peace. If we talk democracy, let us act democracy. If we propose a democratic program for the protection and self-determination of the weak and oppressed people of Europe as a means of permanent peace and good-will abroad, let us apply the same program at home." Signed: Frank Mason North, President of the Federal Council of the Chur- ches of Christ in America. Albert G. Lawson, Chairman, Ad- rinistrative Committee. Welber P. Thelrfeld, Chairman of the Committee on Negro Churches Charles S. McFarland, General Secretary. (From Home Missions Council, Federal Council of Churches. They Differed In Temperment. (By The Associated Negro Press) Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 19. Dorsey Griffin, Colored, probably received fatal injuries at 1:30 p.m. last Sunday morning when he leaped from the third floor of an old brick building, one of the oldest in Memphis, at the southeast corner of Adams avenue and front street. Griffin was not aroused by the dense cloud of smoke and flames that were creeping near his bed, and when he did awaken, there was no other alternative but to take to the air. He turned as he fell, and struck on his head and face. A Colored woman refused to leave her room on the top floor of the building, which was then burning like a tinder box, until she had found her dog. When she found the animal she consented to slide down a fire ladder. A Great Meeting For The American Woodmen. (By The Negro Associated Press.) Denver, Colo. Aug 19.—More than 1000 representatives were present at the Fifth Quadrennial session of the American Woodmen in this city. The business session was formally opened in Shorter A. M. E. Church. Supreme Commander C. M. White, presiding. After the appointment of the usual committees, welcome addresses were heard, the enthusiasm of the gathering surpassing that of any other meeting ever held here. At the monster welcome demonstration at the Denver auditorium, the principal speaker was Dean William Pickens, who point- With a MODEL 14 LINOTYPE, equipped with 3 magazines and 2 Auxillaries, 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. "The Best Place to Step After AIR. The Coln-Hinkel Dry Goods Company " Outward Bound" and Making New.Friends As They Go! They Are Just Here from New York, the Freshest Styles of the Season the Newest Effects for Autumn 61 Sample Suits They are made of Egyptian Sateen, with double panels, hemstiched, extra sizes included, just in by express. only $7.98 Lovely Jersey Silk Petticoats, fancy flounce— $2.98 $698 White Organdie Dresses, dainty as can be, beautiful in neat trimming effects of laces and ribbons, while these last $1.98 ed the way to racial and national progress in a masterful address. Mr. Pickens is field secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. and contributing editor of the Associated Negro Press, is one of the foremost spokesman of the Negro race, whose manner of dealing with the subject is eminently effective. Other speakers at the session were Gov. Oliver H. Shoup, Mayor Dewey C. Bailey and Rev. W. H. Thomas The American Woodmen is the greatest fraternal insurance society of the race, with assets of nearly $1,000,000, a lodge system, and policies aggregating $40,000,000. This Should Not Be. Chicago. Ill. Aug. 19. - "Jack Johnson gets more newspaper attention than do all our college presidents, yet he does not represent us any more than Jack Dempsev represents the white." So declared William Harrison, a Colored lawyer of Oklahoma, to an audience of several hundred Negroes and a sprinkling of whites at the City Auditorium Sunday afternoon. His subject was "visions." "Visions make pioneers," Harrison declared. "Men who fell the trees, bridge the streams, and tunnel the mountains. A man of vision counts nothing impossible, surmounts obstacles and snatches victory out of the jaws of defeat." Judge Harrison urged his hearers to have faith in God, confidence in self, love for the entire human family, patience under trial. Indeed We Are. The National Negro Business League, Atlanta; the Elks, Boston; the Garveyiies, New York; the American Woodmen, Denver; the Knights, of Pythias, Topeka; the doctors in Louisville and the overflow business at the various resorts, including the great Pagant of Progress in Chicago, have furnished enough money to the railroad, hotels, taxicabs and clothing specialists, to build a skyscraper owned entirely by Negroes that would be as big as the Woolworth Building in New York, or the Wringlev Building in Chicago. O Roy, we are some wonderful folks! Another Great Achievement (By The Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Aug. 19. - The Pageant of Progress, the great summer show of achievement, has closed in Chicago, with an attendance of more than five million in two weeks. The finest choral singing of the entire Pageant was rendered by choruses of more than 1,000 Colored singers under the direction of Prof. Jones and Prof. Mundy. The second Sunday was observed as "Douglass Day" with pep; Adelbert Roberts chairman, and the principal address by Bishop A. J. Carey. The event will be annual and next year the Race will be extensively represented in the exhibits. Mayor Thompson heads the movement.