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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 13, No. 52 A. J. TOPPS HONORED. Smoker an Banquet Given by Negro Y. M. C. A. GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI. Probably, one of the most enjoyable affairs—yet tinged with sadness—ever witnessed by the members of the Negro Y. M. C. A., of Greenwood Mississippi, was on the occasion of Thursday evening, April 6th, when a smoker and branquet was given in honor of Prof. Andrew J. Toppa who for the past five years has been manager of the Mississippi Life Insurance Company of the Greenwood District. He recently designed to accept the position as manager of the state of Alabama, headquarters in Birmingham, for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, he plans to leave for his new field in a few days. Quite a jovial time was spent at different games in the "Y" rooms while cigars and co'd drinks were served and sweet music flotted above the sound of happy voices. The members and guests were then invited down to the People's Cafe, R. A. Nelson, Proprietor, who did justice to himself and to the occasion. At one long table tastefully arranged with flowers, twenty-four men were seated and served with the following Mixed Pickles Queen Olives Swanee Crackers Broiled Spanish Mackerai Lemon Butter Sauce Chicken Sandwiches Club Style Stuffed Eggs Pars'ey Garnish Co'd Boiled Ham on Lettuce Leaf Black Coffee Vanilla Ice Cream Lady Fingers. With Dr. J. A. Evans as toastmaster, appropriate and impressive remarks were made by Dr. Williamson, Dr. Booth, Messrs Page, Leverson, Morgan, Redditt, and Bonner of Memphis, Tennessee, inspector for the Mississippi Life Insurance Company, All paid tribute in masterful terms to the character and worth of the honoree, expressing sadness at losing such a member, friend, citizen and manager from this city and state and wishing him great success in the new field. Prof. Topps with well chosen words responded, expressing appreciation in finding himself so endeared to the hearts of his fellow citizens, and assuring them that, whenever he goes, the friends of Greenwood, will ever hold a warm place in his heart. Thus ended a delightful evening but the memory will never be erased from the minds of those present. Radio For Business Messages. (By The Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, ILL. Apr. 14—Radio conversation at $10.00 a minute. Advertising through the air. A three-minute talk to branch offices on business plans for the day tor $30, less than telegraphic instructions to numerous district offices would cost. A five minute electioneering speech to a hundred thousand constituents from a desk in the office building in the Capitol at Washington, for a trifle of dollars. Within a comparatively short time, full broadcasting on similar lines from such centers as New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Los Angeles. In two weeks the first three items above will be theory of future of radio development, but actual practice. Will facilities be available day by day. This big radio telephony from the status of a plaything, and interesting experiment, a daily entertainment for the home, to concrete commercial availability is made with the advent of the Beel Telephone system into the radio field. The Associated Negro Press is arranging to install a radio telephone. REDUCED RATES TO NEW ORLEANS. In response to our application for reduced rates to the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, the following communication has been received from the Chairman of the Southeastern Passenger Association, Atlanta, Georgia. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND B. Y. P. U. CONGRESS, NEW ORLEANS, LA. JUNE 14-18, 1922. Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, Secretary, National. B. Y. P. U. Board 409 Gay Street, Apr. 1 5, 1922, Nashville, Tennessee, Referring to your letter of the 28th ultimo, enc.ons'ing application blank; beg to advise that reduced rates on the Round Trip Identification Plan will be authorized from Southeastern territory; bas's fare and one-half for the round trip; min'mum excursion fare $1.00; tickets to be so'd only to delegates and members of their families upon presentation of identification certificate to ticket agents at time of purchase of tickets. Supply of identification certificates will be furnished you by this office at cost, for distribution to your delegates. Tickets will be sold June 10-15, with final limit June 23. All tickets to be validated by the ticket agents of the New Orleans terminal lines over which such tickets read before return journey is commenced. W. H. Howard, Chairman. It will be seen from the above communication that messengers to the Congress will not be required to get certificates from the ticket agents at their home statens. On the contrary, they will be required to get identification certificates before they purchase their tickets. This certificate will be sent to the messengers from the Congress Headquarters, 409 Gay Street, Nashville, Tennessee upon application. Parties who fail to get them will not be entitled to the reduced rates; neither can they procure it. It is important that Congress messengers be elected at the earliest possible date, and their names sent to this office. This will save much time and annoyance and loss. Record of Twenty-five Years. (By The Associated Negro Press; CHICAGO, ILL. Apr. 14—Lieut. Wm. F. Childs, the only Negro police man in the United States to attain his rank has retired after twenty-five years of service. For the last 8 years, Lieut. Childs has been assigned to the identification bureau. He was recognized as a finger-print and Bertilion system expert. THE REAL WAY. (By The Associated Negro Press DALLAS, TEX. Apr. 14—A "law and order" mass meeting was held by leaders of a movement discountening "river bottom courtrooms" and "clandestine applications of the lash." "We are going to form ourselves into a strongly organized body to enforce the laws of the state, the county and the city, and we will not wear masks to do it;" said Chairman M. M. Crine. WHATS IN A NAME? (By The Associated Negro Press) "What is your name? Asked the mistress of her new Chinese cook. "My name is Wang Hang Koo," was the reply. "Oh, I shall never be able to remember that," said the lady. I shall call you John." "Ve'ly well, ma'am" said the Chima'ma'am. "And what is your namo, ma'am?" "Mrs. Percival Smith-Jones." "Ma no lemmebel that." said the Chinaman. "I shall call you Saly." WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, April 14, 1922. Do Young Men Go to Church? Special to The Negro Star: DES MOINES, IA., April 2, 1922— Please allow space in your journals for this communication, if you think it of any interest to your many readers. From my experience, I deem it necessary that this subject should be stressed that it might arouse some young man to the importance of giving attention to the church. This subject is one of importance to the nation and not confined to any particular group. It should concern all. It is a matter of careful observation and the tabulation of figures, that young men do not attend church regularly in representative numbers in any given locality. Every church has a group of splendid young men who may depended upon to perform any service the church requests of them, but their number is small in proportion to the number that ought to be available for church service. It is said that there are eight million young men of this country who have little or nothing to do with the church. Some call this eight million a part of the "big church," but this is one instant where bigness is weakness. Young men should go to church if they expect to be successful in life. Success is a thing of life and character as well as business. A leading judge in New York City, recent'y saiu, that never, in his long period on the bench, had he been compelled to send to the penitentiary or reform school, a boy who regular'y attend Bible school and church. This is proof then, that young men should attend church, if for no other reason, than that they may be safeguarded from evils of these times. Three reasons why they should attend: 1. They should attend church because it is the greatest schoo. of Ethics in the world. 2. The church comes nearer maintaining the standard of pure democracy than any other institution; it knows no class in particular. It also teaches the habit of true economy and saves him from extravagance and snobbishness. 3. The church reminds the young man of the "Golden Rue" and teaches him how to apply it to business, society and politics. It points him toward the good of success, offers him safe and sure paths to walk in life's journey. The young man who attends church is going to be the man who will do things. Facts show that the man who rests and worships on Sunday is by far the better prepared or qualified to do his work on Monday and all other days of the week. The world of business is growing more and more toward the technical. The man with a sou, will inspire all others as he comes in contact with them. The church stands today for a vision and inspiration and enthusiasm, and for the thrilling of all ages to undertake big tasks for the Master. The young man who attends church will have buoyancy. The young man who goes to church will, come nearest answering a wide spread inquiry of the business world. One among the first questions asked a young man who seeks a position of any consequence and one that has any responsibility and future, is, "Are you a member of any church?" A Christian is becoming to be a big asset towards a young man's success. Who are asking these questions? Bankers, railroad officials, managers of department stores, lawyers and all other branches of industry. Colleges and Universities are asking it on matriculation. Why do these enterprises and institutions wish to know if you are a Christian? It puts you in a better light with your employer; it is a factor unannounced in many promotions; it is quite an item with other companies. Take up the criminal record and you will find that nearly every one was committed by one who had denied himself of attending church. The church is the saving station of young men as well as races and nations. Follow sin and your life is subject to a miserable failure. Follow Christianity and righteousness and you become a valuable asset to society; a factor for good; a known quantity for the betterment of mankind. Let the young KNOWS THE ROAD. (For Associated Negro Press) WASHINGTON, D. C. Apr—President Harding, having been a reporter once himself and knowing how it is, stopped the wheels of government business five minutes and "hed the phone" so he wouldn't interrupt a score of newspaper-men who were getting a story from Under Secretary Fisher at the state department. It happened this way much to the amusement of other officials who usually reverse the process and let the reporter wait: President Harding ct.led up Mr. Fletcher, but the latter was taking to the reporters. When Mr. Fletcher learned that the President had ca'ed he hastly concluded the subject under discussion and went to call up the President, who he found still "holding the line." 'The clock showed the president of the United States had waited five minutes so he wouldn't interrupt the reporters in their daily work. People Always To Be Remembered. (For The Associated Negro Press) Two hundred and twenty-two Republican members of the House of Representatives voted for the antilynching bill. They should be remembered. Eight Democratic members from northern states so voted for civilization. They should be remembered. One hundred and nineteen Democratic members, including all of those from the "so.id" part of the union, voted against this bill. Keep them in mind. But the folks never-to-be-forgotten are the 17 Republicans who voted against civilization. They voted, they said, for an opinion, "their" opinion, of the Constitution. A man may not have to go to he l for his honest opinions when they are so wrong, but he ought to have to stay out of Congress for them. God may forgive a man who "honestly" holds such abominable opinions, but the people whose lives and interests are at stake would never forget them. For Heaven's sake do not forget your friends, but for your own take never forget your enemies. Your religion may command you to forgive your religion ought not to command you to forget. I may forgive the thief that steals my purse once—but I am a plain fool. if I forget and let him steal it TWICE. Do not hate those men whom you voted for and who then voted ever against your right to life. They are not worth hatring. No man is worth hating. But just vote next time for another man—even a new and untried man. Water Street Y.M.C.A. Secretary Hutcherson reports a great Conference at Pittsburg. A very fine club has been organized among the colored boys there. Mr. Hutcherson addressed the Conference twice, led the devotion on Saturday, and addressed four colored gatherings on Sunday. In the election held on the 11th and 12th, the following men have been chosen to direct the work another year:—Dr. P. M. Bell, Prof. E. M. Barnts, Dr. N. D. Briley, Dr. G. G. Brown, A. L. Case, John D. Jontz, Dr. C. R. Price, H. T. Sms, G. L. Scott. There will be joint meeting of both the old and new directors, at the building Friday evening at 8 p. m. On Wednesday evening, the Association was honored with an informal visit from Mr. W. G. Alexander, of the International Committee, and Executive Secretary for the Western Region. He came from Pittsburg, and told the men and boys in an informal way, of the impression made by our Secretary at the Pittsburg Conference. man who reads this article, if he has not been resolved within himself to be a participant of the church, there is nothing to lose but all to gain. Very truly, C. W. Rogers, THE NEW YORKER The above is the likeness of the Rev. Walton Brown, who has just been appointed pastor of the 15th Street M. E. Church, corner Wabash and 15th. He will preach his first sermon Sunday at 11:00 a. m. Special services at 8:00 p. m. You are cordially invited to hear him. ARE YOU AWARE? 1 That we are nearing a day which in its real meaning to humanity and all creation should be naturally and wonderfully a gn ficant? Theo' we feel sometimes that nature within the last two or three years, has reversed thereby spoiling the beauty and the grandeur which should characterize this day, a rebutting thought comes order'y yet forcefully, that humanity has long abused the 'ay and season, spiritually. The spirit which has largely actuated man's celebrities during this mournintous and commemorable Easter-tide has not at all been in keeping and commensurate with the proper manner of celebration. In my mind there could be no better way for nature to rejoicingly pay homage and to commemorate the birth of this King of Kings than to appear in its beautifully gorgeous array of lowers, green grasses and bright sunshine, as is characteristic of this season. These seem to be the illuminating reminders of this season. Too, I shouldn't think that God has any particular dislike for humanity adorning themselves in glowing apparels in order that cheer and happiness on this day might be perpetuated, if the right kind of spirit actuates this array and display of colors. Everything during this season should be auggestive of the Christ Child who 'joined as it were this' great day. So if there is any thought or any reason in the thought that nature has slipped a cog about this time of year and gives us the kind of weather which thwarts our plans and desires for gay life and exhibition of colors, because of the spirit we exhibit or which actuates, let us reverse in compliance with the proper spiritual manner of celebrating Easter, and that should be to glorify Christ in all our act'se'en. Let us look at the beautiful flowers that adorn the hill'sides and the meadows and from which the gentle zephyr of twilight bear forth sweet perfumes across the vales and plains, quietly yet emphatically reminding the casual passersby that: O'er the meadows' grasses green, When wise men strolled the desert still, Where a star was wanted to be seen, There came a message to the anxious PRICE, FIVE CENTS Rev. Walton Brown, who has just 5th Street M. E. Church, corner preach his first sermon Sunday services at 8:00 p. m. invited to hear him. WORD AND DEED. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Apr. 14 The Filipinos have accepted Governor General Wood's leadership and are giving him such cheerful support that a "final and satisfactory" solution of the Phillipine problem is assured, according to F. Finley Johnson, senior associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Phillipine islands, who is in San Francisco. Judge Johnson said that Gen. Wood had saved the islands $25,000,000 in government operation costs since he had been in office. Kansas or Oklahoma? You can talk about your Wichita, With its beauty and its trees, You can talk about its styles and fashions Just as much as you please. But give me Old Oklahoma, With its rest and I am/at ease. You can tell, the world-wide over That in Wichita, you will see The women like the kiddies Wear their dresses to their knees. So, just give me the old city, And its sure somehow to please. Wichita, is a wonler— And it gayties out of sight, You But, you can have a gang of fun If you start out day or night. 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She has been very heartily received by her many friends and we wish her an extended visit. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Clay. Sunday Morning, April 9.' Sunday School opened by Supt, Sister Cusie Smith at 10:15. Song: 'Lord, I'm coming Home." Prayer by Bro. H. E. Mushal. Rep'tion of Matt. 6:1-12 led by Supt. Rollall. Minutes read and adopted. Teachers took charge of classes for 20 minutes. Remarks by Supt. Dismissed by pastor. Morning services opened, junior choir singing: "Inward Christian Solders." Repetition of 23rd Psalm, ed by the pastor. Prayer by pastor. Song: "No burdens youonder." Scripture reading 32nd Psalm, ed by Denon Sim Clay. Song: "Jehovah Relens." Scripture lesson, Matt. 12: 32-50; prayer by Rev. Cark. Song: "Zaal." The Pastor, Rev. Ralmey, arose with a few remarks but being crowded for time, could not deliver sermon, prepared, chose text from Matt. 12:50; subject: "Man In Clr'st Jesus, What he is and What he has." The pastor spoke an impressive and inspiring sermon, one that crouses the Christians and stirs them up on their wealness. Song: "Why Do You Wait?" Inviting sermons. Dismissed. B. Y. P U., services opened at 6:45. Sister Lois Crimes acting President. Song: "Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling." Minutes read and adopted. The lesson was taken up by/ acting Pres. Subject: "The Master's Invitation." Luke 14:16-24; John 3:16. The lesson seemed to have been enjoyed by all having two numbers on program. Immediately after close of lesson, a paper by Sister Pennie Clay on the subject of the lesson and a hymn: "Jesus is calling;" by Bro. H. E. Marshall. Dismissed by cards. Evening services opened with senior choir singing: "Meet Me There." Prayer, Deacon Walker. "Song: "I remember Calvary." Announcements by Deacon Sim Clay. Song: "Christ Is King." Scripture lesson, Jer. 21:7-26 and then prayer by Rev. Clark. Song: "Able, W.I.Jing, Mighty." The pastor arose and after a few encouraging remarks, chose his text from John 11:6. This sermon seemed to be enjoyed by all present. Invitational song: not now?" Doxology and dismissed by the pastor. H. E. Marsha I. Church Reporter. BY WYL PICKENS (For The Associated Negro Press) Have you noticed the new effectiveness of the Negro newspaper? Fifteen years ago, nobody, not even the Negroes, cared a snap what the Negro newspaper "said about it." But during the great war, the enemy of the Negro began to get worried about the Colored men's papers, and now they are more than ever anxious about the virtues of the Negro editor. It was the Negro newspaper, more than any other single power perhaps, that created a nation-wide demand for the passage of an anti-lynching law rather than a mockery in the shape of an anti-lynching or lynching "resolution" or "Commission." The Negro Press was the indispensable ally of the N. A. A. C. P., in getting tha bll thru the lower house of congress. What is the secret of this power? Simply this: That these papers, a great number of them at least, have learned to pull together. It used to be that some Negro newspaper said we wanted a thing, somebody could pay or induce another one to say, "we don't want it," and it ended there. Now they can say the same thing at the same time, and say it well, thanks mostly to the Associated Negro Press of Chicago, and its editors—Brascher and Barnett. New Phases In Politics. WASHINGTON, D. C. Apr. 14 The people of Washington, have had their eyes turned to the Middle West for several days, watching the reports of the primary elections in Illinois, the coming primaries in Indiana and Ohio. In Chicago, the greatest primary campaign in the history of the state has just closed. Colored Americans were identified with every function of the Republican party, and the nocination of Colored candidates to office, mark a new era in Chicago politics, which tops the nation in practical achievement. Oscar DoPriest, of Chicago, had the unusual distinction of managing the campaign of one of the leading members of Congress, Hon. Martin B. Madden, There is not another community in the entire nation where a black man has been trusted with such an important undertaking. Mr. DePriest had added to his growing national prestige as an unselfish leader of the people in the resu ts achieved in the recent election. In Indiana where the next big primary is to be held, which will determine who will be the next United States Senator, and the next members of Congress, everything is at white heat. Senator Harry New who is opposed for renomination by Albert J. Deveridge, has greatly strengthened popularity with the people and had taken an unequivocal stand on the passage of the Art-Lynching bill. Ohio (homo of President Harding) legislative candidate will have a most heated campaign for Governor, as well as for Senator and members of Congress. In Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, Co. men will again be candidates for the legislature and there will be every effort made to see that they are not defeated this year, once nominated In Missouri where there was a recent city election, and the Co'orol forces backed T. B. Watkins, a prominent business man of the race, for a seat in the council, as an independent candidate, there was a lack of cohesion sufficient to place Watkins on the winning side. While supported by the two local papers, the Kansas City Sun and the Kansas City Call, it was a number of prominent leaders, the independent candidate was ab'e to muster a few votes over 800. In New Jersey, Dr. S. L. Cyruthera, pastor of one of the leading churches of Newark, has begun a movement to oppose Senator Fre ingheysen for reelection, because, he claims the Senator failed to properly support Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson for Recorder of Deeds. The political activity of Colored Americans is being observed with the greatest consideration by the leaders of the Republican party in Washington. Strong efforts will be made to hold the forces throughout the country under the banner of the G. O. P., this year, according to information that cannot be questioned. THE ANTI-LYNCHING BILL MUST ANNOUNCEMENT The next regular session of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress will be held in New Orleans, La.. June 14 to 18, 1922. The object of this Congress is well understood by every intelligent Baptist in this country. It affords a spared opportunity for teachers, leaders and workers in the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Societies to get definite and thorough knowledge of the scope of their work and to plan for more efficient and effective prosecution of it. The Congress is growing in interest and importance each year and the attendance is increasing accordingly. The Congress Faculty has been selected with great care. It is made up of experts who are prepared to give practical demonstrations of the utility of their lans. The Baptists of New Orleans, and the stats of Louisiana are making thorough preparations for the comfortable and satisfactory entertainment of who may attend. Select your messenger at the next meeting of your Sunday School or Union and send their names to the Baptist Headquarters-409 Gay St. Nashville, Tenn Dr. Richardson Makes Good. (By The Associated Negro Press) JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Apr. 11-- During the four years that Dr. Clement Richardson has been at the head of Lincoln University, the school has made, progress; students have come from many states and there is not now room to accommodate all. Dr. Richardson is a graduate of Harvard University, a splendid orator, and a scholarly gent eman. Degrees are now offered which have never been offered before. 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We will be glad to figure with you at any time. cay # so 4 = se ek + “fF. & ee F. 7 : , . . + ph Hanae torn Go et vn th anh; tl a Rheage | tet pte out ot 7 eo ee Ohta) co otaee ds ered der “oi Mah coll’ Eialtie a a ei UI (ih Bat calc aS Nad Bah ar Mate fab tel. xe a Seal a hat ii. as bai eB St : Don’t Fail to Attend Our 4 Pre Easter Save *OF- = 5 . SILKS- | Being connected with the Fastern Silk Market verv close. ly, we have managed ta buy the BEST LOT OF SILKS ever offered to the public of Wichita. MS Note These Values: , $1.98 Black Duchess Satin, $149 $1.98 Black Taffeta, $1.49 $2,50 BLACK TAFFETA, $1.79 75c ORGANDIE 69 CTS $1.25 DOTTED SWISS, 98 CT8 THE SILK SHOP | ! THOS. J. RING SILK CO |} 138.No, Main St. WICHITA, { —_eom mene! Le ee Man With History Passes Away. (By The Associated Negro Press) UARY, IND. Apr l4—Addison Holmes, 96 years od, @ s’ave and a soldier in the Union Army, driver of Ulysscs 8, Grant’s inaugural car riage, father of thitty-two children, and known to thousands of Chicago, Cedar Lake, Ind., vecation'sts, fs dead. 1a father became the body servant of U.ysses Grant and Addl son was also a member of Grant's first retinue, t ——— PICTURES! PICTURES! OF THE LATE COLONEL CHAS. A. YOUNG, U, S&. A. Highest Kan‘ing Colored Officer in the U.S. Army+snd BERT WILLIAMS, World's Greatest Com: cdtan, Also, 19 other subjects of wor'd- wide fame as fo.lows:—Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, Pav) Lawrence Dunbar, W. E. B. Du- bois, Toussaint L’Ouverture, Henry 0. Tanner, Cr'spus Attucks, Sojourncr Truth, Phy'lis Wheatley, Co.eridze Teslor, Alexandre Dumas, John Mar- ercer Langston, B. K. Bruce, R. 7. Greener, Major John R. Lynch, Aids Overton-Wa ker, Dr. Robert R. Mo- ton, Dr, Emmett J. Scott, Wilmot Blsden.-Heavi'y Mounted; high grade workmanship. Price: S ze 11x14, 50¢ cach, 4 for $1.75 PCE dO, ssssscnresers ettteavene $5 00 Size 6x7 (unmounted) 25¢ each, TWEE MOL. ssssscsncsrscserssserrrmene $2.60 Life size 16x20) made to order. Every HOME, OFFICL and SCHOOL should have rome of these hang'ng on their wals. Every So'dier and Ex-service Man should have one of Col. Young. Show your RACE PRIDE. Show your APPRECIA- TION for the SACRIFICES MADE BY THESE MEN THAT YOUR'S MIGHT BE RECOGNIZED AS A RACE AMONG RACES! Send In Your Order at Once. AGENTS WANTED WRITF FOR SPCCIAL TERNS The Douglas Soecialties Co. Publishers (Dept. A-25) 3548 Vernon Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Makes First Record. (By The Associated Negro Press} COLUMBUS, OHIO, Apr, 7—The Supreme Life and Casualty Company, in ail probability, hes established a record for prompt adjustment of a death claim. The first death among its policy holders was that of Mis. Bertha May Davis, Akron, Oh’o, rnd occured Tuesday riorning, Mar, 21st, The president of the company, M+, Gibson, by a strange co‘ncidence, are rived in Akron, just a few hours after the death and he immedietoly set the machine in motion for estabiishing the “Supreme Life Precedent” for tna poyment of claims. Ascerta'ning the name of the undertaker In the case, he invited him to the offics of Dr, C, R. Lewis, had proof of death executed then procecded to get in teleg-avh touch with the home office end with'n two hours had arranged for paynent vf $1000 av deeth claim on a I fe Ine sured in October Jast, Tormal pre- rentation of the firet death claim check was made Thursday March 23, in the presence of a vast audience at the funeral services at Second Bap- tist Church, Dr. R, A. Jones, Pastor. The check was handed to the bereav- ed by the Secretary, P. A. Bentley, who with President Gibson repre- sented the company on that becasion. — So - RIGHTEOUS STEP. (For Associated Negro Press) WEATHERFORD, TEX. Apr. 14#— Exprers'ng opposition to everything that the Ku Klux K an stands for “as far as I know” I'ederal Judge James C. Wilson of the northern district of ‘Texas in an tddress before the Weath- ‘erford chamber of commeree declared that Senator Culberson “did not miys it far” when he sa‘d that “if permit ted to cort'nuc, the Ken would soon overthrow the government.” The federal judge stated that it wes noth- ing more then a form of anarchism which operated by first gett’ng as members the shersffs, then the pol ce, trial judges and preachers, and tht it Is a smooth system of chloroform. ing the government under the p’ea of 100 per oent American’am. Giving as a remedy for curbing the organ’zation “mob the mob” the judge declared this could be don? legal y. The judge urged the erming of al jails with machine guns an} men to man them— LYNCHING MUST BE DONE | AWAY WITH, St. Matthews C. M. E. | Corner Wth and Waslev, Rev. II, H. Edmond, Pastor. | Sunday bang such a lovey aay, with God's sun ight, it found many, old and young, rushing Inte the S. §. Our school wrs so large In number, that the super ntendent had to supp'y new teachers and add more classes The study of these iessons are caus- ing many to be will ng to fol’ow where He may lead. Did you hear the won- derfui lesson about “The Lord Pre- f2rves ceash?” If you did not, ‘et uz ace you in sonee Sunday Svhool next Sunday. It will do you good. The pastor, Rev. H. H. Edmond was weli prepared with the Spiritual knowledge to give to his congr2gatien 8 practical sermon, After read'ng Hosea 421-19; Luke 16:1-17, Tcat, “The Lord takes eway the steward. ship of him that Js carcless.” 6.20 Epworth League, subject: “Pehold, Thy King.” 8:00 p. m. the congregation was very interesting and eager to iisten to another wonderful sermon by dur réstor, reading and text 2 Chron. 25: 1-23; Hosea 4:3. “Blood touchzth Blood.” We did dcliver the messe,re tous. We were gad to have one come and unite with the church to he'p to foster the cause, Don't forget the N. C, Cleaves Lit- erary Society, Usual services for the week. Calvary Baptist. Elm at Water St. Rev. John Wesley Mayes, Pastor, Sunday School, 9.30 a. m. Bible Class for men, 10,00 a, m. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. Jan‘or B. Y, P. U, at 5:20 p. m. Senior B. Y, P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Mission Circle, Tuesday evening ct 7:30 p.m. Trayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. Sunper served every Monday even- ing in the basement with a good, clear and interesting program rendered. Strangers, make our church yont home whlie you are in the city, you BICYCLE RIDERS ATTENTION! Come in and See our stock of Bicycles, Tires und | Accessories for Motor-cycles. ; HOUSEWIVES— We do welding, brazing and soldering of all kinds | Where we are Located Our Rent is not High f THEREFORE— | | Wecan give you the best prices and services. | ARNHOLZ BICYCLE CO. M. 839 441 N, Main St. ' PRE- WAR RATES: _ ~ - Rates per hour $200 Motal to Depot, 252, Country drives 12%c 12 Blocks 25¢. per mile. Prompt ser- r Blocks 60c. vice day or night. | KNOWLES TAXI CAB CO. | PHONE MKT 74. 121-2 W. FIRST ST. WICHITA, KANS SS Se SS SS ee =e Wichita’s Business and Professional | Loam Index. a a ea ret corre Office "Phone: Residence 'Phom Often Fnenel dence Pho | MUSIC TItAINING. | 801 N. Water 8, HERE FOR YOu! | Modern Instruction In Piano, Voice | Tames > -Bpeat, and Music History. . pull 'N. Main Ste "Phone Market $100 1241 Wabash Notary Fanne in Ostee. aNgAS. _ DOROTHY L. SIMs, TT. SC. «1917, Post Work four last Res. 1103 Ohio Res. ‘Phone M. 2997W terms at Fisk University FRED C, HELM ————————————— Attorney-At-Law Mrs. Lavina Taylor Practices in all ee Notary Gorine Hair Culturist Public in Office, Soft Water Shampoo a Specialty Office 615 N. Bain St. "Phone M. 34623 1324 N. Washington St. Wichita Kansan ‘Phone Mkt. 22013 file Phone MM. 1537 Residence Phone M. 1537 | Notary Public in Office. B. H, BROWN Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law 519 N. Main St, Office Phone Res. Phone M. 2999, D. 2054s FRANK |. GODFREY, REAL ESTATE, LOANS, RENTALS, HEALTH, ACCIDENT and FIRE “-INSURANCE--- 507 N. Main st, Wichita, Kan. ‘Doug. 1640 W Mut, 2978 -_-DR THOS. G. PERRY, VETERINARIAN 1325 Cleveland Ave, Wichita —.. — .-—— Kansas ee J. E. SEATON, Baggage, ‘Transfer AND MOVING OF ALL KINDS Puone D, 2492W. Res. 1717 N. Mosley. anette Day ‘Phone M. 6123 505 N. Main St. Night 'Phone D. T42W 536 N, Water St. PRICES REASONABLE Leake’s Taxi & Baggage Service : NOTICE! | To the Prtrons of the Van Teu Store:—hercafter we will be open from 4 p.m, to 10.00 p.m. We wish to thank our many friends for their support in the past and hope to be able to serve you in the future, We are open all day Saturday make that your shopping day. ee MALE HELP WANTED. / Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters, Experience unnecessary. Trans- portation furnished, | Write W, W. Boggess, St Louis, Mo, 1t | WANTED, ~Colored share croppers at once, No over flow. | W. C. Williame, 'P, O. Banks, Lost Lake, Miss. * Miss, 1 ORS SIO IOI IK II INCENSE low about that real estate you have been We Sell, H trying to sefl for years? Wi can find a purchaser, or sell any other Buy, Lease kind of property you may have to offer, We handle real estate of any kind, any- or where, and can sell as easily in Maine as in California, We have a thorough knowledge : of realty values—our services are at your 3 Manage disposal, P R OP ERT Y . erhaps you have been looking for a farm, In Any P ranch, city realty, a summer home, a hotel or rooming house. If you wish to buy Part of property of any kind—tell us what you want, and where you want it. We will find the it for you and buy it at a price that will please you. , United North End Realty Co. Employment Agency - PETE COLEMAN, States. 835 N. Main St. Tel. M. 1094 WICHITA — - - KANSAS. ROS NEN NOD NIG RBC NII Ge SOR WE ONT! WS es te ne: = pore THE CITIZENS’ MORTURY * _— ny j No, 10 West Elm St, EY 4 ; = ; o- & FUNERAL 2 A , << DIRECTORS - m And Embamers. fl B¥is)EULL STOCK MOTOR EQUIP- , 2 WE MENT. . P y We can save you money on all Funeray ‘ Oceas{ins, t Ulaed tamer’ «= Phones? Sistecar tan. | MUSIC TRAINING, HERE FOR YOu! Modern Instruction In Piano, Voice and Music History. "Phone Marhet 3130 1241 Wabash Instructor— é DOROTHY L. SIMS, T. C. 1917, Post Work four last terms at Fisk University | KANSAS . | _ COAL AND MERCANTILE C0. 1005 E. 11th St. Phone M. 3818 WE GARRY ALL GRADES. : | OUR GBIECT IS TO PLEASE. {We Want Your Business, Thank You! | Mrs. Lavina Taylor Gorine Hair Culturist Soft Water Shampoo a Specialty 1324 N. Washington St. ‘Phone Mkt. 22013 WICHITA _ KANSAS. Whes in Need, Stop At CHILDREN'S NURSERY All Mothers who have to work out by day or week, and want their children nicely cared for Mrs, Mamie Jackson, 801 E., 17th St, will take them at all Sizes, : Mrs. MAMMIE JACK*ON, 801 E. 17TH, Strect *Phone Mkt. 1305J . 4, . f FOLK SONGS OF THE AMERIGAN NEGRO | c THE ORIGINAL PLANTATION MELODIES ; WiY YOU SHOLID PURCHASE Teta eee 1. ‘They are the soul-stirring melodics first given to the world by those famous Jubilee Singers seat cat by Fisk University in Is71. . 2, ‘Those songs were very closely connected with slavery and all that slavery mast. 3. They tell faithfully tue Negro*s innermost life, both intellec- tually and spirituaty. 4, Thev are the orly true sonrce of Negro history: iftany man would read the Negio's Nfe, let him study these songs & They are the only conavcting link between the youny Ne? groes and their arcestors. 6 Thoy Increase spiritual fervor because they were born o adversity and tribulation, . a iM they are sung in the right epirit,a revival is sure to fol- OW. 8 These songs of our fithers should be preserved with their Lestand truest interpretation, ’ 4, These are the original JUBILEL SONGS, (All other collece tions ase feeble imitations and careless revisions, 10, ‘hey are the lexacy of parents aud ancestors whose memory ve should delight to cherish, €cnd us an order by return mail fora full supply for your cheirand congregation. Price fifty (83) five cents, single copy, Vive ($3.75) collars end seventy-five cents per dozen, Order froma tk Balional BY. PF. U. Board, E. td, D, Isoze, Sscretery FAA Oo Strpnt Kashvliio, Torn. _ VAN LEU’S STORE We cany'e fall line of Dry Goods ) Our Prices are right i WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr, WE DO STOVE REPAIRING —Ss— Polishing, and putting up gas fit- tings, also cabinet work, furni- ture repairing. 634 N. Water "Phone D. 891 R.‘H. TAYLOR, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS as : Ge fs A Cate TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. Meurice Jones, C, C, Russell McDanies, K. of RL & S Jchn D, Jones, M. of T., W. G. Curtis, M, of E. IMPERIAL CO. NO, 1, K, of P., meets Ist and 3rd Monday nights of each month. Hearty welcome to all sojourn. ing Knights in proper standing. J. D. JONES, Captain. S. Maurice Jones, 1st Lieut. If you can ord rthem from Memphis, you can order them frem ~ STORE - | Shaw, Mississippi. eter rte | We handle The Okeh Record, The Arto Recoid a1d The Black Swan Recard—the Record made by a Colored man. We sell TALK- ING MACHINES on easy payments, We are on Main street, ( in Frank Jones Building.) stop in and eat a Junch and get a cold ‘drink while the Records play, We do mail order business prompt- liv, Mail your order to THE OKEH RECORD STORE. Box 131 Shaw, Mississippi. : MRS. J, P, POWELL, Prop. P S.—Agents wanted to sell records, Write fur terme und Contract, Gd. T. BOWMAN Dealer in= New and Second Hand Goods, AND BOOr AND SHOR SHOP Gasoline Engine, 1 Sewing Maching for $8 50, Osl Cook Stuven $2 00 Slav, 1 Cabinet Base 940 to —Dresses end Goodg at Luw Pricese 57 E. MURDOCK AVE, ——<— ui... 7 SIMS’ RECORDS NOW READY. SIMS’ B. Y. PU. REC: ORDS ROW READY SEND $1 Church Financial Record $1.50 S. 8S, Secretary Record 1.00 S.S Class Record al5 SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Ss, r+.e1 THE NEGRO STAR “v4 H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS 1941 Wabash Avene TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION B. C, Rannavalona eowmeraee teeereenennsemmectnnenennaaAssistant Editor We Se MOOk@ cwranenconenonecnacnenrneneencnnnanneenrennremAssistant Editor BoM. Rarnes nmenenemenerense emenenerreroennneneenenmersensnaAssistant Editor Be H, Neel ynnecceecnerneennmenrnoneen Advertising and Circulating Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Vert cecencencsnseeessenncnmsnsnnenttreetenenensunenenmnammnnanmnnnrmens $1.60 Bix Months sccccsccencrsccncuceceovstgeeeweseenrenctsenmsennienseneeenmeersmarensetneraneens +00 Three Months csnocaccson seccentrnmetneesernennnenesnensemernsnmsettremansenaee «60 Dine Month sccccscrencseecensceneseonsettorereerteseunensnsornagnsesreemnnentstnnee sseensterrene 020 Entered as second-class matter June 22th 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 gnblished. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication—Notify us at once, when you fail to recsive your paper, —_— ———————S—=——————-_ / £8 SS ee > Reals texped Ques blane a TT white races have nothing to fear but the edicts of God ant the progressive tread of awakened races Not much? With the proper use of Justice and Love they may correct the errors of thelr forepar- ents, —s— E the thne right to assert Negro manhood in defense of the women 2f the ree? YES. Make the first” bow for absolute EN- FORCEMENT OF THE LAW in Wichita, regardless of whom the net may cttch, ———sS——.- JT is better to be dead than to a narraw channel of egotistic ideas removed from the field of reas- enab'e appreciaton of the varied views and settled conclusions of oth- er men which hrve been the resulta of years of faithful research. wax the church becomes so ob- noxious to the masses that it ia regarded as a mere place of amus:- ment, it ceases to be the dwel Ing place of the CHRIST. If you love the church you wili fight to mainteJn its sacred status. —_—s— Rens itis Easter, your Christ bids you meet Him in the church of your choice TODAY. WILL YUU NOT HEED THE CALL ‘OF YOUR RESURRECTED LOR)? The music of Heaven is ringing out and a Christian Host bids you wei- come. Next Easter, and we mey have crossed the bar. —s—. wu, united forces, moved by a spirit to win in spite of op- position end divorced from all ideas of accepting the victory of a suc- cess through the power of force un- lesa absolutely essential, to be deter- mined by passing events of the age will the Negro overcome, and yet stand MASTER of his phase of the WORLD'S HUMAN PROBLEM. a ee ee ee ee ee u ucation, Get Christian Charas- ter—and with these make the high: est degree of SOCIAL EQUALITY; for ali men meke themsalves the s0- cial equals of their peers by a pro- gressive, determined policy of action which makes thelr successes stan‘ out so forceful that to ignore them in to hurt the interests of the fetow who would draw the line. Pe not that you fool the other felow by amiles of de- ceit or flattering words of admiration Bet that the other chap has as much sense as you. Strive above all thins to learn to feel that other peopte have about es much rights to an ex: pression of their individual opinion as you ; and perhaps may be about ax near correct as you relative to many ractters. ee ‘YT ia within the bound of ordinary reason that in all campa'gns for money, a man knows as much about his capacity to give as the person wno tekes the role of solicitor, In the final deduction many peraons solicit. ing for churches and other worthy projects, would accomplish more if they would be governed by a spint of respectful regards for the state. ments of people from whom they are soliciting aid. —s— Tf most discouraging feature in the race life of our people is the {nclinatton of our children who are being touched by the refining ir- fluences of Education to ape the ac- tions of passing races. Train the Negro chiid that he is a member of a coming race, teeming with the poten- tial forces of greatness such as the earth ,has never trembled under in the history of menkind, and much of his childish antiques and misconduct wiil be lost in the greater viston of bis future possibi'ities, Teach him that he is nothing and come from nothing—Result he wil] be NOTHING. | FIMME prayer of the Colored Chris- tian in this age ought to be thet the trend to erect fine church buildings does rot exceed the earn- ing capacty of the race w.thin the twenty ycars, and instead of a bicss- ed asset become a racial licbilsty. The continued erecting af magnif- cent temples of worship without an fncreased effort to assure the suc- cesses of the Negro in the commer- ctal and other fields of financis! en- deavor, may not be the best proce- dure; a mortaged raze never moves far from the hands of the receiver. | Ww cannot agree with a contem- I porary editor when he stys: “The race is on trial before the world.” No brother! you have been seeping We may have been on trial during th: Grert World War but in that trying period, the NEGRO WAS TRIED AND FOUND NOT WANTING. You meray meant that in some sections of America it may be necessary te enforce judgement by force of arin A judgement was ‘ong since entered in favor of tha Negro by the black Heroes who sleep under the popples of* France. Tt Negroes have we.l learnec that the mere appointment of a certan individual to offices here and there, is not a materi] reward to the race as a whole for political loyalty. The race demands that par- ty recognition which wll assure to the reece as a whole the full rights of citizenship in the spirit of complete Americansm that is accorded al other race groups in this country. The Negroes owe no po.iticcl debt, and ere long ah parties will learn that the race craves nothing in the line of petronage but all that 's due an American citizen in the iine cf Just’ce, Liberty and Equal Oppor- tunity, TT. often the seed of racial dis- tarbances is sowrt in the hearts of men who have a greed for god, who will allow them to encourage anything or business that may mean 2 few dolars for their own selfish pocket. If the Christian forces of any city have not sense enough to see existing evils and not grace enough to throw the full weight of thelr influence against them such forces are a JOKE. RATHER, & few more personal enemies and a town stved from the ravages of a RACE RIOT than a thousand friends and a race iaboring with bowed head over the victims of racial trouble, which is the natural result of tover- ated evils end lack of proper iaw enforcement, [ foe Se ee | {UW can the Negro of the present age be made to believe my any intel- lect that his race through the ages must Icbor under the curse of “Hew- ers of wood and drawers of water;” ‘the prescribed punishment of a fust Good, Ha! Ha! Hal it ia enough to make a mule iaugh. The eminent of white complexion who is advane- ing that time-worn ergument in the Interests of the Ku Klux Klan and ita he lish horde, has guessed wrony That worked when the Negro mere- ly worked for the glory of others with a gr'n; but the Negro of today in the spirit of a noble manhood, born out of the power of Holy thought, wou'd fly even Into the face of God, and rise over such @ curse, were it true. 0" of Texas comes the news that the Colored Bhriners havo been enjoined from using the name ‘Ancient Arable Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.” Poor silly slmps of Texas How long will you contin- ue to make your native country the Joke of the world? The very order that you strive to protect was born in a black man’s breast. Two-thirds of Its devotees were men of the des. ert, black in color; and the spirit of its tenets come Yfrom codes found within the pages of the Koran a book SOCIETY AND PERSONAL oe on accepted on'y by dark skin people as the sublime message of God to man. Why longer reject the Negro when you cling to traditions and observe traditional principies that were ac- tuated through and by black skin forces? Read Anclent History and catch the vision of the hand-writing on the wall of Time which reads “We hamper and attempt to check the progress of forces on:y thet we fear} and in our fear will come our de- feat.” AY best, the question of the pro- priety of social dancing must remain a much mooted and real y a question to be decidsd by individ ual opinion; yct the propriety of er- gaging In the social practice of ¢ane’ng during HOLY WEEK is sc repugnant to the ordinary taste of even ths common rabbe that it can herd’y be conceived that women an’ men who lay elrim to having jn theit hearts, fet the redeeming love of The Chr'st would so violate the lofty principles of the Christian Re.igion t the extent that they would engage in dencing as a source of social pleasure during the week when the Christian Fami y, the world strnds with bowed head before the Throne of God and waits news from the tomb. No per. zon who cheerfully engages in social dancing during HOLY WEEK for the purpose of deriving mere pleasure therefrom; when the traditlon of the Fathers and the tenets of their church stand hated cwait'ng the dawn of Easter anew in the human heart have much right to worship, and it {s doubtful if they can worship God, “IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT,” on EASTER SUNDAY. Away with the apirit of the dance if it must dare desecrate the sacredness of the Holy Week regardless of the purpose oF force actuating the movement, Eevee dawns br’gnt and cienr, bringing agrin, ntw hopes, aspirations and fond desires for the ful realizat'on of the sublime prin- ciples of the Christian faith both tn the hearts and affairs of men the world over, From the distant hills come the jovful ring of gladsome bells bidding devotees of the Holy Cross lft up bowed heads, and re- Miss Leona Willems of Pratt is a visitor in the city. Mrs, THos, Fines was hostes on Tuesday morning with a de lightful breakfast at her home The invited guests: Mrs. isi Fountaine, Mrs. M. Carr, Mrs Evans, Mrs. Frank Robinson o! Great Bend, Mrs, Craven! Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wil liama, Purcell, Okla, Mrs. Jno D. Jones, Miss Dorothy Sims, Miss Ada Bell Griffin of Worces ter, Mass, Migs Bertha West of Arkanea! City, was a visitor in the Clty Monday, Rev. W. Brown made a plea: sant call at the office Tuesday. Rev. E, T. Fishback called at the office this week. Mr. Russell McDaniel made 3 business call at the office, We are always glad to see Mr, M, Livineston, but wonder why he doesn’t bring along the wife sometimes, The Sims family dined with Mr, and Mrs R. J, Clark. Sun. day, The repass was enjoved by all, They are still tasting?? Mrs. Beatrice Booker was an office cajler this week. Mrs, Burks peeped in on the office force Wednesday. The Oven Air Concert for the Wabash Studio Students comes on the 30th of May, Great time planned! Watch for the placel! The H, T, Burkigh Club plans to spring a surprise on you soon Something you willenjoy. Mrs, Frank Robinson, of Great Bend was a visitor in the city Monday, the guest of Mrs. Thos. Fines, Mr. and Mrs. George Payne, of Newton, were in the city dur. ing the week. Mr. Frank Northand Mrs. Jas North of Winfield, were vistors in the city Monday to attend the show, TT SOI ae goice in the g.oriiied hope of @ free detming Saviour, victor over the dev- il, death and the awfui silence of the grave. Across the grassy mcadow, precious fragrances ate wafted by gentle Spring breezes, caught up from budding lilies, peeping from hidden nooks and whispering to cll mankind Nature's Message of Life after Death. With rapid speed, musical waters burst forth from the icy grasp of winter's chiling blast rushing on down through mossy della to catch the golden rays of a life-giving Sun, murmuring én their wey the thrill- ing music of pulsating Life. The mirty drone of creeping things, the rattle of childish voice and the whis- pered prayer of aged lips all bid the human race rise In the fulness of @ new born hope and sweep on towards the “Mark of The High Calling cf God.” This day enew to the Wor'd assurance of a resurrect'on from the o'd ideas, with increased faith in the complete triumph of those Holy Prin- cijles born out of the Sublime Ideai CHRIST, in whom alone wili the spirits that actuate the world’s rev- olut'on from o:d to new progressive trends in the sweeping whirl of events be born. Christ the Master Force of All Ages, Christ the Divine Ideni, Christ The Bright Twinkling Potcr Star, leading humanity out from the Gloom of Abgtlute Dzsolation. “CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN," sing foyful.y and let merry notes of glee burst forth from Holy mien for our Christ the Hope of the Eternal Ages, Lives. Raclai problems, Dis- turbing forets, checkmating tne peaceful march of universal endeav- ors thro the prths of Love may now all be dispeling from the worrled mind, Ye Faithful. Christ the Mas- ter over Death lives and through tha influence of his iife in the hearts of men, all problems will stand solved in accord with the sweetness of His glorified iife and the precious principles gstablished by the bright- ness of His RESURRECTION. Eas- ter of 1922 brings with fuil force a messege of HOPE to the world ‘albut’ tossed adrift by the pcrpiexing prob- lems of the day. Hope in the influ- ence of the Christ Spirit to overcome in the power of God as expressed through His CHURCH. A number of out-of-town visit: ors were in the city Monday tc attend the Mamie Smith show, Among those from Arkansas Ci- ty were Mrs. Wm. Logan, Mrs Ben Hart, Mrs, Davidson, Mr. DeFrance Williams, Mesdames Roy Robertson, Eddie Brounough Chas, Brown, G. Burnett, Gar- rett Dell. | Mrs, Ada Bell Griffin, of Wor- cester, Mass, who gave a recita i St,Paul’s Church Monday ev- ening, remained inthe city for ‘several days during the week, as ths guest of Mrs J. D. Jones, Mrs. O LL. Nesby peeped in on us this week. | Mes, Alice Tinsley was a caller at the office Thursday, Mr, Ed Davis Is visiting with Me. Grover Franklin and family. The St.Paul A.M E, Sunday School will render special Easter exercises Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, The program will eon- sist of beautiful Easter songs and recitations by the children, ac: companied with orchestra and other special features. Every: body Invited to attend, Instrumental solo by Mrs, Kat- ie Hardy. Paper—Local association fn the formation of character, by Mra. M. L. Livingston, Vocal solo by Mrs, Marie Fines. A very timely talk and sugges. tions were made by Mrs, Ada Bell Griffin, the ponular dramatic reader, who was a guest of the club, The elub adjourned to meet atthe home of Mrs. Carrie An- derson, 1412 N, Mosley Ave. G. L. A. Club Meeting. The members of the G. L. A. club will meet next Tuesday af. ternoon with Mrs. S, W. Flem. ings. Alsbic Club Gleanings. | The Alsbie club met with Mrs. M. L Livingston, 913 Ohio ay. enue, The attendance was good. ‘After the general routine of bus- iness, plans were made to give s box rocial for thelr husbands’ friends April 21st, at the home of Mrs. Katie Hardy. The program rendered was: Chanute Notes. Last Sunday was a high day with the New Hope Baptist Church, Pastor Branch preached xn excellent sermon both morn- Ing and evening, and the rally preceding Sunday was a decided success, realizing a total of $416 for which we bowed our heads in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well, The Pastors’ Council is in ses- aton here this week, We are in- deed glad to have the various pastors sf hin our gates especi- ally our ex-pastor, Rev. James Dudley Hunt. % If you are in our city and needa nicecleah shave, call on Mr. Chas, Williamson N. Cen- tral, If your shoes need repairing callon Mr, Jue Dixon on S. Ever. green; if you want a nice taxi cab call Mr, William Washing- ton Phone 152, * It you want a real comforta- ble bed call at Mra George Hub- bands 115 S. Central or Mrs. George Berry 19 N, Central. If you want to hesr a real Gos- pel Sermon call at New Hope Baptist Church and hear our own pastor Rev. A. L_ Branch, Mrs. M. G. Glown, Rep. Herrington, News. The Shiloh Baptist weekley meetings: Sunday Schoo! at 9.30 a m., Mission Circle, Tuesday even- ing at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m. . Rey. J, Wilson preached a no- ble sermon Sunday night. An Easter Program will be rendered Sunday, We are ask- Iny everyone tu be present. Weare having a great rally to secure means for our Church, We are asking everybody to give as much as they can, Rev, B, Anderson (white) is expecting to go to Wicuita in in- terest uf the Snilon B, Church, April 3u, 1922, Wearetrying in every way, we canintne name of the Lord to raloe Money tu meet our pay: ments, Mies Lessie Holder of Marion, Kans , wus in town Tuesauy on business, EFFICIENCY — RULE. WASHINGTON, D. C, Apr.—Gred. wai reorganization of government de- partments to effect maximum effle, ency was said today in oficial circles to be ths program of the administre- tion already begun, which is to result in changes wherever the infusion 0! new blood is judged necessary, Operat’on of civil scrvice rules wh not be a'lowed to hinder efforts ta bring the administration to the highest peak of service, ace cordin to advisers close to President Harding, who believe ‘e is impowered to make whatever chan- ges in official personnel may be deem- ed expedicnt in the interest of the country at large, although, if neces- sary, enabling Icgis:ation may be ob- tained from Congress. Reorganization Is panned, it was scid today, in the internal revenne bureau and will involve, it was de- clared, about a dozen important pia- ces. The next bureau to be given at- tention is exptcted to be that of pro- hibition enforcement. . 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