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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.14,No.19, NEWARK, N. J. Sept. 1—One of the biggest demonstrations of its kind in this section was held here last week by Improved Benevolent and Protective order of Colored Elks of the World. The convention opened with a parade which included delegates from virtually every section of the country, escort and patrol of motorcycle postmen secured up and down Broad Street, clearing the way for the parade which showed 10,000 colored Elks in line. Deputy Chief McRell's little roadster hoved into sight of the reviewing stand at City Hall and was quickly followed by machines disguised with purple and white, from which the grand officers stepped into their reserved seats in the front two rows of the reviewing stand. Grand Marshall Victor Walker of Draver, in his cap of Mack swaying jauntly in the wind, disclosing the royal Elk purple lining, cantered by. He was accompanied by Halrey B. Francisco of Newark, chief of the staff, in khaki. After them came Dr. Hudson J. Oliver of New York. right side; Dr. Samuel S. Brennington. of Newark, left side. z A line of Newark's mounted police in khaki next pranced into view followed by the first of the thirty jazz bands. Almost lost in the breadth of Broad Street were the next trio in line consisting of two little colored urchins walking beside a wee pet dog which stock on his hind legs as he past the revicwing stand saluting. "Pride of Newark, lead by the staff officers, resplendent in purple and gold uniforms, fell in next followed by many hundred of Newarkers dressed in blackcoats, white trousers and armed with American flags. Essex Temple their Woman's auxiliary stopped to review in front of the stnd. With military snap they executed some difficult formations while their purple capes swung in rhythm with their white skirts while their purple stockings and with clad feet kept perfect time Monarch band introduced the delegation from Baltimore. Two grey hounds led this delegation followed by an American flag carried by 8 men. This delegation from south of Mason Dixon line marched by in purple and their women's auxiliary which followed gold coats and white trousers, while their women's auxiliary which followed them executed a short review in front of their grand officers clad in purple hats lined with white and white dresses trimmed with purple. The parade included over a hundred machines carrying many delegates to the Elks Home for the rest of the activities. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler, Washington, D. C.; J. E. Georges, Grand Secretary, Newark, N. J.; James Carter, Grand Treasurer, Richmond, Va., H. Adolph Howell, Grand Esteemed Lecturer, New York; George W. Schaffer, Grand Esteemed Royal Knight, Louisville, Ky.; E. M. C. Richards of the Grand Esquire, Newport, Rhode Island; E. H. Green, Grand Inn Guard Alexandria, Va.; James A. Wilson, Grand Tyler, Harrisburg, P., W. H. Shand, Grand Trustee, Philadelphia, Pa. Grand Auditors, C. J. Clayborne, W. C. Moore, Thomas H. Browne. The convention closed Friday. Next session will be held in Chicago. Junction City News. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Clay Sts., Rev. G. T. Raimey, pastor, residence 920 N. Clay. Sunday morning, Aug. 27, S. S.' opened at 10:10 o'clock by Supt. Sister Susie Smith. Song: He Is Mine. Prayer by Supt. Reapensive reading—Christian Prayer. Officers roll call. Minutes read and adopted. Devotional reading, Psa 42-18 by Sister Raimey. Song. So send I you. Music for class assembly. Teachers taught classes for 20 minutes. Three classes returned to room. Financial Secretary's report. Morning services opened at 11 a.m., with song by congregation; I'm Glad Salvation is Free." Prayer by Bro. H. E. Marshall. Song: Leaning On Everlasting Arm." Scripture reading Psa. 22:1-18 led by Deacon Sim Clay. Song: I Heard The Voice of Jesus. Pastor arose, making a few remarks and then chose his text from Acts 23:1, subject: Conscience; Good and Bad—Live and Dead. This was indeed, a very impressive and interesting sermon. Dismissed by Rev. E. G. Clark. B. Y. P. U. opened at 6:30 p. m. with president, Sister Lois Grimes presiding. Song: Volunteer. Prayer by Sister J. B. Divine. Song: We're Marching to Zion. Scripture reading Psa. 90. Sister Pearl Walker. Song: Bring Them In. Minutes read and adopted. Song: To The Work. Lesson, subject: The Oriental in the United States. (Missionary Topics) Isa. 45:20-25. It was taken up by Pres. From the fact that so many took part in this lesson, it was, indeed very interesting. Finance report and then dismissed by cards. Evening Services opened at 8:00 o'clock with song by congregation: This Is My Story. Song by Senior choir: Take It To The Lord In Prayer. Prayer by Deacon Walker. Song: Work For The Night Is Coming. Announcements by Deacon Walker. Song Jubilee: Aint Going To Study War No More. Scripture lesson Zack. 3 by Rev. E. G. Clerk and prayer by Rev. Clark. Song Jubilee: By and Ry, When The Morning Comes. Pastor arose, making some very impressive marks, naming those who are to constitute the committee to form Budget System for ensuing year. He then chose his text from John 9:25 from which he delivered a wonderful sermon. Invitational song: Jesus I Come. Dismissed by Rev. Clark. H. E. Marshall, reporter. St. Paul Notes. "Fighting the Shadows" was the theme of Rev. Ransom's discourse last Sunday morning. A splendid audience greeted the pastor and evidently inspired him to deliver one one of the ablest sermons heard here during the year. Two persons came forward to renew their activities in church work one to be referred to New Hope and one to connect his membership to St. Paul. In the evening Rev. M. C. McConell presiding elder of the M.E.Church preached an inspiring sermon that warmed the hearts of old end young The choir rendered some excellent selections at both services and Mr. Eugene Perry, who is an accomplished musician on the musical staff of Prof. Jackson at Western University, gave a splendid voluntary number on the pipe organ. This was highly enjoyed and more deeply appreciated become Eugene is a Wichita boy. Sunday is Quartarly Communion Day and Rev. J. H. Nichols. Presiding Elder, will preach the Sacramental Sermon at 3:00 o'clock. All Christians are cordially invited. The Church and Sunday School picnic at Riverside Park last Friday, was a greet treat to both old and young. The pastor is nearing the end of his fifth conference year and is quite anxious to make this the RED LETTER YFAR from a financial standpoint. He therefore, urges that members and friends will help him in raising his Dollar Moacy. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 1922. Salina, Kansas News. CHURCH NOTES Winfred Travis, Reporter. St. John Baptist Church is progre- sing wonderfully under the lead- ship of their Pastor S. A. Willia- who is a minister of the Gospel Su- day morning the pastor spoke fro- the II. Peter 1:4, "God Promise." ARE YOU AWARE? That your actions tell us more about what you are than all you can say about yourself. What you really are sound so loudly in the ears of those who know you that they can't hear what you say. That now-a-days there's a greater reward offered for reputation than for character regardless of the kind of reputation. That the future of the race is the one great and vital thing some folk don't think about. That the lives of Colored people generally are characterized yet by a spirit of indolence toward preparedness. That a combination of singers last week broke the record for Wichita last Friday evening when your humb'e servant, assisted by Mrs. H. T. Geeder, was preparing a program to be rendered Sunday evening at the W. A. A. P. Radio station on college Hill; we called to together eight singers from St. Paul and Calvary Choirs. Would you believe me if I should say that they were all there to begin practice together? That Miss Hill, our newest lady teacher and home product, has returned from the hills of colored, where she embellished her knowledge of Pikes Peak and the great springs in a first hand way. Parker Must Be (By The Associated Negro Press) NEWARY, N. J. Sept. 1.—Pointing out that R. Wayne Parker, Congressman from this Congressional District of New Jersey, was the only New Jersey Congressman who voted against the Dyer Bill when it was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 230 to 119. A letter has been sent to colored voters to do everything in their power to defeat Mr. Parker, Who is a candidate for re-election. In the letter it is pointed out that the Dyer' Bill has given colored voters a clear-cut issue on which to determine who are the friends and who are the enemies of the Negro in the lower House of Congress and emphasized that unless the threets of colored voters, made when the Dyer Bill was being debated in the House of Representatives, to defeat every congressman who voted against the bill, if it lay within their power, that colored voters might as well keep their mouths shut in the future unless men like Mr. Parker were defeated. Big Trust Company For The Race (By The Associated Negro Press) PHILADELPHIIA, PA., Sept 1—What will be a very big colored trust company when organized, is first emerging from a possibility to reality. This is the Citizen's & Southern Bank Trust Company, of Philadelphia, of which Major R. R. Wright, formerly president of the Georgia State College, Savannah, Ga., is president and prime mover. A big meeting was recently held in Hoy Trinity Baptist Church, and the indications are that this Negro Trust Company will formally open its doors to the public January 1, 1923, the Sixteenth Anniversary of Negro freedom in the United States. A large crowd assembled. Salina, Kansas News. CHURCH NOTES Winfred Travis, Reporter. St. John Baptist Church is progressing wonderfully under the leadership of their Pastor S. A. William, who is a minister of the Gospel Sunday morning the pastor spoke from the II. Peter 1:4, "God Promise." A promise that will stand when the world is on fire. It was a wonderful sermon. It was fqod for the soul Sunday afternoon Rev. S. A. Williams motored to Faum, Kansas and preached to a large number of people also a large number motored over with him to the services and made a nice little donation to the St. John Baptist for their new building. Sunday evening, Rev. Williams of Newton, preached for us. He preached a powerful sermon, which was enjoyed by all Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening. Mission Circle will meet in Summer Garden Wednesday afternoon entertained by Mrs. Eliza Smith and Mrs. Cora Jennings. The Ladies Aid met Monday night with Mrs. Mrs. Lillian Finch. Mr. Ed. Keesee and Mr. John Henderson have bought out the Santa Fe Cafe. We hope them much success. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Taylor, Mrs. James DePreist and Mrs. Frank Wright motored to Abilene in the Taylor Car to attend the Sunday School Picnic given at Sand Springs. Mrs. John Hayes entertained with a one o'clock luncheon Wednesday in compliment of Mrs. Depriest and daughter of California. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Joe Green, Mrs. Fred McGee, Mrs. Alice Murriel, Mrs. John McGee. Mr. Marie Brown is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Ora Carter and her Sister-in-law, Mrs. Powell of Wichita, are in the city visiting Mrs. Carter's mother Mrs. M. L Jordan. Mrs. Georgia Parker returned to Fort Riley, after spending two week in the city on business. She remo- ded her home on N. 2nd Street. Mrs. Fred McGee and Mrs. Joe Green were hostess at a dinner Party Tuesday evening given in honor of Mrs. Flcra DePreist and daughter of Pasadena, California. The dining room was decorated in pink and white candles center the table a lovely three course dinner was served. Those present: Mrs. John Hayes, Mrs. O. A. Murriel, Mrs. John McGee, Mrs. Lucy Green, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Travis. Prescription To Success. Give two drops of good manners, 12 oz. of common sense, 12 oz. of consideration put over a general fire of self respect, boil down to 2 oz. of forgetfulness sweetened with man or womanhood. Dosed:Take 9 drops three times a day before meals. Take this prescription to the house of understanding next door to reason on Independent St. Pray to God three times a day on bended knees in the city of contentment. Gov. W. Y. Morgan Congressman, Richard A. Bird Representatives, Ezra Beard Representative, L. A. Hasty Representative, Geo. A. Jeffrey Sheriff, Chester A. Conner County Attorney, W. E. Stanley Judge City Court, W. P. Campbell County Clerk, Fred Horn County Treasurer, Fred L. Bell Probate Judge, G. W. C. Jones Supt. Schools, R. S. Hiner Register, Joseph Bowman Marshall City Count, O. P. Hicklin Clerk Dist. Court, Ed. McGlynn County Com, Syl Dunklin Clerk of City Court, O. A. Hancock County Cororer, D. G. Hickman County Assessor, M. H. Bruce M. W. E. Bacon TAR. PEOPLE In spite of the very hot weather, a little group of interested men met at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon, to hear Mr. John D. Jones and our Secretary gave their impression of The Estes Park Conference Y. M. C. A. Summer School Those who did not come missed a great message from Mr. Jones. He expressed great hope for the Y. M. C. A. as a factor in Inter-racial adjustments and understanding. He challenged the local men to a more concerted action to put the Local work on a creditable basis. On Monday evening, the Committee of Management held a very fine meeting. Mr. Jones spoke briefly at this meeting. The men pledged a ntw, their allegiance to the work. A joint meeting will be held, with the ministers on Monday evening 28th, to discuss the future of the Association. --- YMCA Y. M. C. A. LAUNCH PLANS FOR A LARGER PROGRAM. The Ministerial League held a Special Cal Meeting in the Water Street Branch "Y" Building, Monday, Aug. 28, to discuss the work of the Association. The Committee of Management of the "Y" was asked to sit in on the meeting. The Ministers expressed very great satisfaction with the efforts of the Secretary; and approved the work he has tried to do. But they were frank in expressing the belief that the work had not been supported by the Christian Forces of the City. The Pastors pledged anew, their support, and a plan was worked out, whereby the work could be laid upon the hearts of the people from the pulbits of the city. Mr. L. A. Black, in a letter, stated that the white constituency was pleased with the work being done, and stressed the importance of its maintenance Bg Athletic Meet and Picnic water Street Branch Y. M. C.A Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4th. Barbecued beef, pork, lamb, Fried Chicken, Cold Drink, Ice Cream, Watermelons. Games, Crouet, Volley Ball, Horse Shoes. A grand, good Time under auspices of Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. G. L. Scott, Ch. Social Com. W. L. Hutcherson, Ex. Sec, NO PRICE FOR LOYALTY. (By The Associated Negro Press) MONROVIA, LIBERIA, Sept, 1—"The questions comes once more: Is There No Price For Loyalty? The answer in 1919 was yes and which resulted in the unanimous election of Mr. King, as President of the Liberian nation. Now then we are placed in a position to state some of the reasons why President King should be supported for a Second Term. Not Because of his True Patrolism, Honesty, Loyalty, Faithfulness, and Candidness to the Liberian people:" says The Agricultural World in an editorial estimate of President King recently. Continuing the editorial says: "President King having carried into effort the wishes of Liberia in every respect is entitled to another term. And in view of that fact on the 8th instant at the residence of the Local Chairman, Mr. Smythe, the following motion was offered: "That a vote of Confidence be tendered His Excellency President King, and that same be done through a set of re-solutions to be drafted by a committee." This motion was unanimously carried, with all of these existing facts what can or should be said against the re-section of C. D. B. King. PRICE, FIVE CENTS DOGS, HORSES AND MEN. The White House Pleads For The Dogs and Helps The Horse. BY WILLIAM PICKENS (By The Associated Negro Press.) We are told that a letter was sent from the White House, pleading that an old and faithful dog should be cared for—and we read with the necessary emotions about Mrs. Warren G. Harding's sending $100 to the kind master of an old horse, that the dumb animal might not suffer. The horse is 51 years old, and had served his master well. Now, an old colored man was lynched in Georgia. He was 70-odd years old. He had more than twenty years of faithful service on the horse and more years than that on the dog. Even the governor of Georgia admitted that he was an "inoffensive" Negro. This old man was lynched horribly killed—not for crime, but for an attempted act of benevolence, trying to protect two young girls from rape. Surely this old two-legged animal of the human kind should have excited some sentiment. But not one wold did we ever see in print from Mr. Harding or Mrs. Harding about this great crime. Even buring alive was visited upon a number of the two-legged kind last year—even this year, too, and in one recent year 14 were burned. Now, if this only just had been fourteen dogs burned in the city squares while the dear little children and the tender women looked on and knitted and cheered and grinned—if it it had only been DOGS, the blessed White House would have done more than write letters; it would have demanded legislation and punishment. Every preacher of the land would have been requested by presidential proclamation to dispense the gospel of humanity to his flock. Some excuse would have been found for a federal law on the subject; like this, perhaps—that the ropes used to tie the dogs and the matches used to light the fires, were articles of inter-state trade, that the gasoline had been originally transported from Oklahoma to Mississippi, and that "therefore the United States Congress and the power of the Executive may be constitutionally invoked to protect the DOGS. And if you want to hear the preachers of the land rave and grow eloquent, just let the mobs bring out a few mischievous and unruly horses into the public squares and torture and burn them. But human being, little black boys of fifteen—that's another matter. Even white men now may be lynched wholesale, as at Herin, and nothing is done about it. Oh, yes, the President did complain that there were a few foreigners, perhaps, in the lot, and that the foreigner will have to be protected if it takes the who's army and navy to do it. And, mark you! We do not think that Mrs. Harding or Mr. Harding said one word in defense of the four-footed animals and the foreigners that ought not to have been said. But we simply want them to include the two footed species known as homines sapientes, and also the native breeds and the citizens. Child Without Parents. (For The Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, ILL., Aug. 25—A two week old colored girl was found early yesterday morning in the vest bule of an apartment building at 2714 Geneva terrace. Sengt. Stephen Stelnke, white of the Sheffield avenue station was attracted by the crying. The sergeant said he would adopt the infant, although he has two of his own. Meeting Themselves Coming Back. (By The Associated Negro Press) SACRAMENTO, CAL., Aug. 51 A riot call brought a patrol wagon load of detectives to quell a disturbance last night at a meeting where Thomas Lee Woodwine, district attorney of Los Angeles and candidate for the Democratic nominator for Governor, discussed the Ku Klux Klan. The disturbance followed extensive checkling. When Mr. Woodwine started to tell of her activities involving the Ku Klux Klan in Los Angeles, score of patrons began booting and ret-calling. A man arose near the front row and called the district attorney a liar, starting the disturbance. ABILINE ITEMS. O. H. Tyler, Reporter. The B. F. Gary's family has moved to their newly purchased farm fifteen miles South of Abilene. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Cavens are the guests at the Frank Smith Home. They motored over from their home in Souix City, Iowa. Miss Hattie Bell is spending two weeks in Wichita, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. G. Curtis. The Annual Sunday School Picnic held at the Sand Springs Grounds, was enjoyed by all present. Several cars from Junction City and Salina, helped to make it a jolly day. Mr. and Mrs. Cavens and Mrs. Mary Smith motored to Salina, Friday. Mr. Earl Smith, Mrs. Taylor and son George, motored to Junction City, Saturday. Rev. C. O. Marshall is attending the County Sunday School Convention at Solomon. Mr. John Smith is home from Manzanolo, where he spent several months on his home-stead. Sunday Services, Aug. 27, 1922. Sunday School opened at 10:00 a.m. by singing: "Power In The Blood." Prayer of gratitude was led by Junior Teacher, Mrs. R. L. Caivin followed by Lord's Prayer in union. Song: "Yield Not To Temptation." Reading of 23rd Psalm in union.. Prayer preparatory to class session was of fered by Rev. C. O. Marshall. The lesson, Nehemiah's Prayer, was well taught bringing out fpriscuf points of the necessity of prayer in all undertakings. Morning Church Services. Singing: "Holy, Holy, Holy." Scrip ture lesson, Roman 10:1-15. Singing: Higher Ground." Responsive reading, Phil. II., led by V. H. Tyler. Prayer by Brother Frank Tyler. Song: "A Volunteer. Rev. Marshall took his text Matt. 14:19; subject: "Follow Me and I will Make You Fishers of Men." This was a wonderful and forceful discourse, showing us it takes Faith, love and patience to become fishers of men. The sermon was an inspira' on to we who have been called to 'Follow Me.' Invitation: "Jesus Calls Us. Miss Alice Tyler presidi n, at the piano. The B. Y. P. U. services was taught by the President Mr. Obadiah Gary, who is showing himself a very efficient young man. By the way he handles his subjects. We know he spends much time in preparation. An interesting event of the session was an instrumental. Solo by Mr. Bruce Gary of South Dakota. The solo was beautifully rendered: "Shall we gather at the River." Evening Services. Song: "Oh, That I Knew." Scripture lesson Acts 9:1-15. Song: "Precious Name." Responsive reading led by the Pastor. Prayer for the service was offered by Mr. R. L. Calvin. Song: "Lamp of our Feet." Pastor's text Acts 9.6; subject: "What is My Mission?" This subject was very easily handled showing us two missions we all have heavenly and earthly. Heavenly Mission to glorify God. Earthly Mission to do and attain those heights that are before us and within our reach. After general collection the Sunday School Children had a rally for the pledge in which they raised $2.40. France Lost A Great General (By The Associated Negro Press) PARIS, FRANCE, Sept. 1. France has just lost through death at the age of 84 in this city one of her most brilliant generals, a mulatto native of Senegal son of a French coonial official of English parentage of the name of Dodds, and a coal-black colored woman. He had won some of the very highest prizes of his profession, for Gen. Alfred Dodds wore the grend cross of the Legion of Honor and the medaille militaire, which is only conferred on generals who have commanded victorious armies in the field, and at the time of his retirement on the score of age was one of the principal members of the supreme war council of France. RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 1-The United States will take a prominent part in Brazil's approaching centennial exposition. Its exhibits are expected to augment trade interest among the South American nations. In addition many of the most important construction contracts are held by American firm. The exposition grounds have a marvelous scenic setting on Guanabari Bay, along the central border of beautifui Rio De Janelro. These grounds extend from the Passelo, Publico, one block southwest of the Monroe palace, to the Mercado Novo (new market), a distance of approximately ten city blocks. Ready.For Its Maiden Trip. LOS ANGELES, CAL., Sept. 1, In a few weeks the Queen of Liberia of the Church of God Line will steam out of Los Angeles harbor on her malden voyage to Monrovia, Liberia. She is lying at the dock new writing for the colored folk to fill her state rooms and bid the Diesel engines Glddip. The tickets are pale pink and a yard long and the newly-bought flagship of the Liberian Transportation stock ship Company is rearing to go. qanqo qut jassaa quo qut sqs of God Line possesses, but she's the flagship of the fleet just the same. She is still registered as the Angel, but she'll be known as the Queen of Liberia when she heads for Africa with her first boat'oad of colored people. This little 110-foot motorship is the result of much diligent prayer. She takes the place of the good ship Ark., upon which hundreds of southern California colored citizens hoped to travel to Liberia. The Ark was both fearfully and wonderfully made. For several years Rev. J. E. Lewis, pastor of the Church of the Living God, labored with his followers on the tide-lands of Terminal Island, near San Pedro. As the months passed by it appeared that they were constructing a ship or something, but mariners who inspected the strange pile of driftwood and clumsy beams were unable to decide just what. "If it's a vessel you want," one of them suggested, "Why don't you plant a young rowboat in themud and keep watering it until it grows" Then a Japanese owner of the land demanded that the queer craft be moved; he said it frightened his children. The court ordered Rev. Mr. Lewis to take the ark some place else, but the colored folk were unable to budge it. Neither were a flock of leputy sheriffs who tried to carry out the judge's command. So the alleged ship remained and was eventually completed. On the night of June 7, 1921, hundreds of colored people gathered round to sing hymns of praise as their ark took to the water. That proved to be her trouble—she cook to the water not wisely but too well. When the launching had finally been completed only about one-sixth of her was visible to the naked eye. JUST A SUBMARINE ..... "Lawdy; our ark's done turned out a submarine!" mourned one of her builders, turning sadly away. But Mr. Lewis and his followers perservered. Satisfied that the shipriders, they were wonderful watermelon eaters, they set about raising funds to purchase a boat. On her returned trip she will bring back a cargo of hardwood lumber, solid ivory, rubber and leather—all products of the Republic of Liberia. Next year Mr. Lewis expects to take 30,000 American colored people to people to their homeland, thereby, he says, starting a new era for his race and setting them out on the greatest intellectual and industrial advance the world has yet seen. The fare to Africa, first class, is $275—with a special rate of $75 for missionaries. The general passenger agent of a railroad which is handling bookings for the voyage says that missionaries seem to predominate. STEELEMAN BURNED AT THE STAKE (For The Associated Negro Press.) LAMBERT, MISS., Aug. 31—John Steelman, thirty-five year old colored man, was burned at the stake near here by a torch applied by Mrs. Bruce White, the wife of a planter, whom he attempted at assault. The Negro was cornered in a dense thicket by a posse. He was armed and attempted to cover his puruers, but before he could shoot he was wounded. 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To the Patrons of the Van Leu Store: hereafter 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. VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods. Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. 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. MAMIE JACKSON. 801 E. 17TH. STREET 'Phone Mkt 1 53J 4 REAL BARGAIN FOR A HOME. ... Five Thousand Dollars (5000) will buy a brand new modern house, four lots, garage, barn, barn, two blocks from car line on paved street. .... See, B. H. Neely HOME OF THE WEST LODGE NUMBER, 2906 Meetings:— 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights, Instructions every Sunday at 4 p. m. Frank Williams, P. S. L. G. Berry, N. G. Past Grand Master's Council No 331 meets second Wednesday nights Visitors are welcomed. Thos. Glover, W.G. M. Frank Williams, G. Sec Doug. 1640 W Mkt. 2978 DR THOS. G. PERRY, VETERINARIAN 1325 Cleveland Ave. Wichita Kansas Male Help Wanted. Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. WRITE W. W. BOGGESS, SUPT. St. Louis, Mo. KEY'S DE A STURIZED MILK RES. MKT. C8.2J CTE WINNT AYVREAMNLRE VU = [639 N. Water of. oF eve mi, bills SUMVEL FEBERNY Ve Chicago. Chicagoans say that their city is the “Top of the World.” Let us all “Rise, shine, and Give God tho Glory,” in the year of Jubilee. Hot Springs, Washington, New Or. lecns, Muskogee, Cleveland, Tuskegee Institute, Cincinnati, Louisvil.e, and Los Angeles are among the cities that have been mentioned for the 1923 ses- sion of the Business League. Tho Exacutive Committce will decide at a mecting that will probably be held in Chicago about the first of the year. The National Negro Press Associa- tlon has had a new lease on life. In a two day Washington session, the Association did some fine work; the first sess'on itated from ten o'clock in the morning until seven o'clock at night, without even a break for lunch, President Wilson and Secretary Boyd held the feet of the Fourth Estate members 80 close to the fire that they could not get away. The official visits to President Harding, Senator Lodge, Senator McCormick, Senetor Shortridge, and Chairman Adams, marke an epoch in “close up” expres- sion of what the people want. At: every place the representa tives of the press were received with utmost courtesy and consideration, tnd it woud have “done your heart good” to tave seen and heard the dignified manner of presenting the issues of the day. The National Medicat Association, with sffillated bodies, gave Washing- ton a new thrill of information. The men and women of the great allied professions of health, under the di- rection of Doctors Green and Perry, have proved to the satisfaction of all a thoroughness of preparttion, a ift. ness of purpose and a scope of vision that, promises in time to make Ameri- can Negroes the giants of the world in physical perfection. “They wko are sick need a physician,” said the Grect Master, but the Colored Ameri- can Medical men and women are yearning to recch the day; when their duties will be for the most part pre- vention of sickness, Colored Ameri- rans*are organised. , The National Bar Associstion, Per- ry W. Howard, President, hes also aught’ the disease. of sctivity. At- orney Hawkins-of Baltimore drop- ped down on Norfolk with the svow- sd purpose of injecting a hypoder- mic of activity into the Association, bug this had been administered the previous day by Attorney Henry Lin- olin Johnson and a host of other learned members of the bar, and it was left for brother Hawkins to say ‘Well done,” and pronounce the bene- fiction. Attorney W. C. Matthews yf Boston, secretary, declare that the ext. seasion will enro.} more than 000 barristers from all parts of the and, “Matty” is «, little stouter than n Harvard Days, but there are a lew mote “Home Runs” yet in his Americans are organized. egal organizing powers. Colored The Associated Negro Press will ontinue its Crisp Flashes On Big Doings, and will include first hand nformation on the Bonkers, Res? Estate, Insurance, Undertakers, Elke, nd other bodies that have been “Put- Ing the bail over’ this year. This vill also includs the ‘close ups” on} he Garvey movemint and all the ther events that Interest the peope werywhers. As au crranization of he maszes,’ the Elka have set out 10 neke their roganzzton the big American institutio: of Colored pco- le that gives express‘on to racinl Opes. —— OO i ice ALL READY, G0! ANG now, away s0F @ hew Stary, Colored Americans are Organized; tell the world, All hands have joined in making the big national conventions a suc: cuss, The newspapers have faithfully re. flected the achievements of the big events, end should be given a vote of thanks by the public. The Associated Negro Press, and practically all of the big papers had special representatives on the ground at all of the big conventions. The press of the race is the Gibraiter of Progress. The Nationat Association of Color- ed Women’s Clubs In Richmond jeft a favorable impression on organization achievements that will be lasting. Miss Halle Q. Brown, President, rules with «. determined gavoi, but had not, the women wanld have been there untif now. The Richmond convention of Wo- men brought together the world’s gieatest aggregation of Colored wo- men. Miss Brown, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Talbert, Mrs. Na- pier, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Clifford, Bra. Bcthune, Miss Burroughs, Mrs. Walk. er, M.as Carter, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Porter, Dr. Waring, Mrs. Hunton, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Bar- nett, Mrs. Devis, and scores of others. Their beauty and charm are only ex- ceeded by their magnificent achieve- ments, Frederick Doug'ase’ home is now a shrine forever, and there was no color line or segregation at the cere- monies. “Cedar Hill” looks out on Wreshington and the world, an eternal silent express'on of the determination of black people to have an unquestion- ed pace in the sun. ‘August 16 js a date of American history that should be kept as fresh in our minds as Four- th of July. People of the world, that was some notcble gathering. More power to the memory of its high and holy resolutions. 3 President Harding was busy trying. to get coal, and keep the railroads running, so that we could carry the coai, and the commerce of the we but he took plenty of time to from the White House Steps, the very Smpressive parade tf the militant Knight Temptars. The President scemed greatly impressed by what he saw, and was most cordially respect- ed by ‘the marghers by all the courte- sles to whieh the high office of the wation’s chief Executive is entitled, Senators McCormick and McKinley of Mlinois declared that they felt they were going to be denied the privilege of evtending personal greetings to the Minols delegations during the Shrin- ers and Masonic gathering in Wash- ington. At the Y, M.C. A. both sena- tors in no uncertain terme declared their uneoulvicat opposition to lynch lew, and their defermiaxtion to sap. port the Dyer Arti-Lynching Bill. The Nationa! Negro Business Lea- gue has entered into the realm of a “soul stirring” new era. The time has conie when to be a member of the Lesgue is coveted as when to be a Roman was greater than heing a king. Dr. R. R. Moton as President; C. C. Spaulding as Chairman-of the Exe- cutive Committee; and A. L. Holsey as Secretary, with en Execdtive Com- mittee proposing to execute a genu- ine program during the coming year, ba.ked by $5,000 doliars subscribed during the Norfolk Convention, and expressions from othera that they will make It $50,000 if needed; with a fund of $100,000 th back wyythy business men in growth and develop- ment, the Business Lergue has ar- rived. The “Silver Jubilee” of the Nation al Negro Business League will be held in Chicago, 1924. This promises to be the greatest convention ever he'd be the’ league, twenty-five years since established by Booker T. Washington in Boston, The same year and the same month, the National Associa- tion of Colered Women’s Clubs will meet in Chicago, and it {fe possible that a number of other organizations will gather in the great metropolis of the Middle West at the same time, or thereabout. The Woodmen of Un- jon, of Which J. L. Webb is the head: DALLAS, TEXAS, Aug. 81~—Form- er Governor James E. Ferguson, can- didate, for the Democratic nomina- tion for United States, was the center of riotous scenes at Houston recently, The trouble began when Mr. Fergu- son started to speak against the Ku Klux Klan. As he started to speak part of his audience began jeaving amid cat-calls and Jeers. The audi- ence was finally quieted after many had left the building and Mr. Fergu- son continued his speech. The tumult ended with the former Governor inviting a member of the audience down to the front where, he sald, he “Would whip him in five min- utes, in more ways than a country boy can whip s tomcat.” The invita- tlon was prompted by a remark flung at the speaker by a man in the audi. ence. ' WR WM Eete FMT Eo “y Bex adjunts itself t tiefacti PRY Gf egiel P ly] sertreetis ens stare } i H If the wall, What's more it stays put we H | aay > continues te hold Its eclor, does not ha C47 3 crumple or warp, and wears right slong i re. wot] in amunn-r moat meritorious, We've | a aS patterns that sre of great artistlre i u ae ie H beauty, stamped upon backgrounds a <A IN Ke that ere surerb, embossed or unem | HSH i boased, We will Le glad to figure with i Atif h you at ans time, \ : 4 i i a ( y I A\ BERT CLEVER, Wall Paper and Glass. 1106 E. Douglas Ave. Phone Mkt 1429. S HAIR TONIO S A Refining and Straightening Tonle for Frizzy, an Kinky or Coarse, Stubborn Hair. a ‘Will Positively Reflae, Straighten and Give Luster to the Hatr in from Two to Three Applications. R SEVEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE R STRAIT-TEX 7 4. Straightens the hair and keeps it straight, yy 2 Will not injure the hale or the scatp, yay 3. Wilt not teave the hale greasy to soil your hat | or collar. | 4. Refines and gives lucter to your hair, 8 tt te mild and atraightens the hair gently. on &. Constant use does not harm the hale or scalp. aa 7. You can treat your halr yourself, Stop using pastes, creams or greases and use a - proven scientific preparation, = If your hairdresser or druggist cannot supply you, 7 order direct from us, Bend $1.00 for a dottte of MBM STIAIT-TEX. Sent postpaid abywhere in tho United a7 States. E AGENTS WANTED; WRITE FOR TERMS = aq. ihe Stralt-Tex Chemical Company X 600 Fifth Avenue Pittaburgh, Penna. C.B. HALL, | -DEALER IN— New And Second Hand FURNITURE, STOVES, RUGS. We Buy, Sell or Trade. (3.ve ue a chance to figure on your Second Hand Furniture, 619 E. MURDOCK AVE. BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Topeka, Kansas. Adj pining Kansas’ (ndustrial ana *baucational Institution, NOW OPEN With Effictent Teachers. Spiendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted wh» dasira to study for the ministry. GEO. R_BRIDGEFORT.. Fri: e‘pal. W. H. YOUNG, Dean, J. H. VANLEU, Director. Address all comm nications to either of the above persons. Things to be Praved For: Summer School, Student tHody, Missions, Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building, One Hundred acres of land. J. H. VANLEU, Gen. Missionary, JANITORS’ SUPPLIES. Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner. Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 1015 E. DOUGLAS AVE. "PHONE MKT. 1653 stoves and FURNITURE REPAIRED. we Sell in EASY PAYMENTS. SQUIRE FURNITURE COMPANY | —DEALERS IN— New and Second Hand Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Window Shades, Stoves, Ranges. *PHONE MKT. 1837. 204-08 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansan, | a THE . WHITE WAY CAFE 4 1S READY TO SERVE YOU With the best of food onthe market. Will you come and let us serve you? Our own Mrs. Hortense Bradford is back to manage her own place of business, We cater to parties of all kinds, Sunday Dinners A Specialty | Open from Ga, m, to 12 n, 10, 513 North main Street ————e——Cich itm Ker ==PEERLESS BUTTER == 1S GUARANTEED. If not satisfactory your grocer will exchange, <~_MADE IN WICHITA_= Delivered fresh dally to your grocer. THE WICHITA CREAMERY CO, SSI RECN IRE TN IC MIEN HN IK IER NIN AEN NIK NEN low about that real estate you have been 8- We Sell, H trying to sell for years? set E can find » purchaser, or sell any ‘oth Buy, Lease Wrst of property you may have to offer. We handle real estcte of any kind, any- or where, and can sell as easily in Maine.as in California. We have a thorough knowledge ! Manage s of sea values—our services are at your, RO P E RT:Y bo ' thaps you have been looking for a farm,| In Any ro rS city realty, a summer home, a! hotel or rooming house. If you wish to boy# Part of property of any kind—tell us what you want, and where you want it. We will find the ft for you and buy it at a price that wil Please you, 5 United - North End Realty Co. Employment Agency States. PETE COLEMAN, j 535 N. Main St. Tel. M. 1098 * WICHITA — _- -— KANSAS. BC SRIECCEES SEE eC Se Weeer-veney ener Wee wane ee ee ees es ee ae OBER D. NOSSAMAN, ° 2143 N, Lawrence hve Phone Marker 2672, Ter DI ey General Hardware’ a GOOD PRICES ON ter FD Fencing, Garden Toole, Garden Hose and Screen Wire. a Come in and get acquainted. ', ,”",, pe SORES SIRS IEC IEC IK HIS ECC MEEK = 7 RY owe nh Ree HUMAN HAIR GZS. ae we ee) C0005 ae Parmer , Pe as | s a Hand Mude ~~, 4 OF No, 9 Transformation, Price.....$2 FO Sal No. 1 Switch, Price......ccsoe o- $1.75 : ia t ' + No 8 Comb, Pthe..sssssssccessncce seenes sovcsncncecoeseee soneceenes 820 Mixed Grey Switth. 1f0M.....0cereccecscceseonas sas cocsncccacnee $2.60 10 Plates, Curls, Tranaformstions, Wigs—all sizes any color, Mixed gray hair to match anybody's hair, Beat of hair and workmanship; catalogue sent FREE. Charges PREPAID when: full amount accompanies order, hs ORDER AT ONCE v Mme. RK. J. GLARK " 639 North Water St. Wichita, Kansst (Mention this paver when writing.) eemer vee” yen” OES” YORE ORES OEE DORE OER SSE. OER SER De EE Vereen ae. ACUFF | f f k= Sheet Metal Works ; TE (a: 252 N. Lawrence Ave. a 11% UW p (35 years in Wichita,) iJ = B_ Buy from a reliable established oy ee Dealer and get what you ~ei ce pay for, . 4 Furnace, Hotel, FRONT RANK Kitchen, Restaurant FURNACES and Sheet Metal Give Best Results Work. . MAKIN: EYE DRUG COMPANY “The Ready Place” Where Business fs Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS bsi7 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. DF ee WORE HME EOE FRE HME TE, YE NEN EL SOE 5S) .__ THE SURFLOWER : MUTUAL INSURANCE ait ASSOCIATION. —A Colored Insurance for Colored People. — —Pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits— B, W, CRAWFORD, Bee. | | No. 110 West Elm St. Phone M, 5017, | HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE See R. J. CLARK 639 N. Water St. or 207 W. Pine, Phone Market 6396, —el—————llEeEEe——————————eeee tae? ‘THE NEGRO STAR wt i «ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS ‘ . Editor and Publisher : ttt Watesh Arenae” SMS: TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION — B.C. 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H, Neely cennnsnunennneneanen Advertising and Circulating Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 5 One Vert cevrecccersccsccsserse —sreeorssesmaneeseestttteenenmneecneesennesteneeeneeeersmnansamtescsnsstenes #180 Bix Months sosmseorssesermenrecs soermusseavastescnsenesammatreeereersemeienerem aneeemmecerrens ; Three Months cereses-comnscesscscase swese!soreosenssm musunneesenrnnssenstessanes s tnenmuussronueassenessenssen a One Month cesecsesconsserssserersssersensesstottencgvaccatecsentammssssseuureeeneceaanmenenssevemmessinecosnassonssea | Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. | ‘The writer of any article must sign name whether or not ft 1s to be sublished. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject tny matter for publication.—Notify us at.once, when you fail to receive your paper. . . Official Organof Kansas _ Baptist : ope us Convention and Auxiliaries. OFFICERS OF KANSAS BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION? . President—Rev. W. A. Bowren -cncsssssscscesnevseccssenerssnesrensnerreeseemnees Kansas City Yat Vice Prealdent—Rev. C. Teal ccccnnsscerssnveessmeenrerctanmmnen ndependence, 2nd Vice President—Rev. W. Jacks0n.emssmeenecerrnrsmessemmnnn Kansas City Srd Vice President—Rev, J. We H&yes consscssses cosscscosssssssssessesnunemenees soon Wichitee 4th Vice President—Rev. J. C. Rogers cvecsner-vecessereemernreeseenumenn Hutchinson th Vice President—Rev. C. P. MOrrow.sscssvesreseenseesreeeeestemmsesnsseeen EM DOTA Eth Vice President—Rev. J. H. YOUng....-enewsersmewennrennnnsesserssereereessemee LOPEKS Recording Secretary—Rev. W. C. Cartwright...ccmecrecsssessrmmuomemAtchison Corresponding Secretary—Rev, E. Ty Fishback...-noveossscsceceeessseeeseeee Wichita Treasurer—Rev, Robert Cox -cccsssussssnmenenesenssorsesereresmensssnameensnensesrsenseees SRLNS Statistician—Rev. As R08Gccccccsnncsneneeest sneeermnenensenuesenseenenee Coffeyville Auditor—Rev, J. L. Dudley. .esseoreesreoses srssrssesssssorrsennarnesaseeonnssssenenore Manns than General Missionary—Rev. J. H. Van Let — ...-csseesscsmesssssesseeenmnesceneeee Wich it Executive Board Members, Southwestern District: Rev. P,D. Skinner Rev. A.A. Dunkin Rev, J.S, King Rev, S,A, Williams Executive Board Members Neosho District: Rev. F, Beatty Rev. J. W. Scott Rev. H, Geo, Alexander xecutive Board Members, Southeastern District: Rev, E. T. Fishback Rev. 3, B. Butler Rev, J, Reeves Smoky Hill District: Rev. J. W. Warder Rev. W. P. Banks Rev-——Starnes Dea, A, B, White Rey. J. W. Clay Rev. J.R. Williams Rev, J.R, Richardson Rev, M, Williams Executive Board Members, Kaw Valley District: OFFICERS WOMEN’S AUXILIARY STATE BAPTIST CONVENTION: President—Mrs. Emma Gaines css ssecsweeewssensceceesssnmenenesteeneeemteceseereeen TOPEKA First Vice President—-Mrs. M. Ve Fits msversseensseeeesenrssstsesentseeess Coffeyville Second Vice President -sssceeseseusenrnssseeeenrueereneenssnntreeeene MIB. Bf. D. Jones Third Vice President ..umeeccewecreeveermnaererannnevaeeers: BES, J. We Gordon |. Fourth Vice President ..n-v-rsssssseerenmnemeenmnnanene Mrs. Carrie Anderson Fifth Vice President oeseseewsscseseteenmnremastintinmnnnneen Mt. Le Vo Holm] Bixth Vice President. esrevnansennseensssnssinsetenesninmnnenceneee cee Mts. Wilson | Recording Secretary. .scccccsmnsecsssacsssssesrmess sipumrmrveceee Mrs. He Scott Kemp | Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. I. B. F. Batescssssessse, sseeseeeeneseeemenn Wichita |, TrORSUTER. --s-wenecseernevemmssreesrssserenneersestninnernssenimenssioesneeeere MES, Jane Donnelly | Historian srroeeemaseoraneonsnctennrenneseornnertenenstensenrtienteinimmescenamreenaeee, Mrs, Rosa Standard | Statistichan oe. comenrseennenrnerevmneenee serunrssimenneonreeesenanM Ts. Wm. Smothers | Executive Board Members:—Mesdames Cora James, J. W. Hayes, Susan} Tellus, L, A. Wilson, R. L. Jones, S, A. Kennel, Rosie Lonnie, 3, B, Butler, | J. R. Rosson, Lydia Crump, M. Douglass, Celia Tillman, Geo. Nichols, Helen Pierce, Lena Fisher and Mrs. Coran. OFFICERS OF STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION: President... .secsmreseosuesnrstinmereenesmnerieminnnsnmeennensensBro, H. I. Monroe Vice President-at-large.rensecnusseeussenenninmesseimeee BYO. JEMeS Brown S. EB. District ——--everesseesrrttanstinmernntsrensmassinsniavomenmmmeRev, F, H, Prentice KAW Val ey cssncnvenesetneeee eemntenetereesnesernnenseeterstssereeneeesmnees Mes, Rosa Jones |‘ Neosho Valley... mvee-nmreeeusteeueeeeertessseeeneneneteneeccesemvencenee BEES. Lillian Smith | IN, E. District... cssesmesssenseenrscnsssresseunneetmnrnnsisnseenssmmeenneReV. J. We Lee] | 8. W. District. .-mnnersenenerteneersneinmesnmtinaeensmeeinen REV, Ny J. Stokea | , Bmoky HAI vesessnrsssmneserrnsrenanienesseeweenrmeneeentiinemenrnnee MES, Olivia Jackson { Recording Secretary. -sccssssceorssmesesrmeeetrereseeenennan MPS, Lottie Hayes Corresponding Secretary rnsemusseraserminrcnseenenenrsd88 Nettle Fay Ohver |! Treasurer — escse svecesrerecessts srememernnsets aisainontnennneee Prot, A. EB, Clerk |i Added Members to the Board: S. W. District—Bro. H. T. Sims; Kaw Val- | ley—Rev. Thomas Knapper; S. E. District—Rev. J. T. Elias; N, E, District—| Mrs. Rhoda Bernard; Smoky Hill District—Rev. C. P. Morrow; Neosho Val- ley—Rev. S. A. Willams, i Superintendent, Teachers’ Training Department—Rev. D. A. Holmes. |! OFFICERS STATE B. Y. P, U. CONVENTION: President—Mrs, C. A. Nichols. sn-vssesncunseensceerseenseenseusesmnegeeneneens Winfield Vice President-ct-large—Mrs. S, S. Mester. ccscuscnesenesenereePittsburg Recording Secretary—Miss Mattia L, BradshawocccnscuscsssesooneTopeka Corresponding Secretary—Miss L. M. Crump cosseeseoncerssmrocrcesee-Olathe Treasurer—Mr. J. A Markbam.cne soccecennnr nosscensrsnsumns oe Andependence | 7 Vice Presidents: S. E—Mrs. S. A. Kinnell; Kaw Vatley—Mrs, Eva White; |} Sree ma HE ee a : . + E. Stith; S. W.—Mrs, Carrie Anderson; eee ee Stith; 8. We—Mrs, Carrie Anderson; Neosho—Mrs, Minnie] - As a race_the Colored People of ha CWetkad bites oncece aad SES MENTE Sees Cannes 200 must not allow themselvcp to be swept off of their feet by radical agi- tations of any elements which may give indications of being arrayed against the best interests of the race in political, industrial, sociat and com- mercial spheres. We are becoming a race of thinkers, and in the power of calp, matured thought along lines not extremely conservative as touches the various phases of recial sctivit fea yet removed from modern radi. caliam ja the ultimate salvation of the race to be found. Standing firm for those things that belong to the race due to the continued display of suc- cesses which it has gained thru the proper play of ability and character, and determined not to be frightened from the goal of a greater success by horse play or stage acting of any forces the race standing with a de- termined spirit of WATCHFUL wait. ing, and the best evidence of such waiting is a steady method of sys- tematic preparation to meet all situ- ations which may develop first by the power of Christian relationship with the sublime principles of God, and the ordinery means of racial defence that thinking forces believes may be em- ployed to teach racial respect and place the fear of God in the hearts of those who would beat down the hon. orable successes of a people who are lined up with God. ’ PX" RESSION of a mighty racial success which la to raise like a storm cloud and sweep black races into world-wide feadership when com. ing from membera of the white race not generally regarded as standing in & position which would justify one in believing that they have a proper ap- preciation of world wide conditions are always to be accepted with a gain of sclt. There are radicat forces in the country today that would a- rouse hopes for no other purposes than to make the path of the Ameri- can Negro hard. The onward march of civilization cleerly indicates that black races the world over wil even- tually attained to a lofty sphere of raciel success, and such Indications are fully in accord with the inevita-| ble ruth that “History thruout many cycles has had a peculiar manner of repeating itself, The duty of every Negro is not to sit down supinely in the joy of hopes which they have been inspired by employed forces of some radical institution seeking to arouse general internal confusion to the de- triment of the race; but rather to line up with the civic, social, intel. lectual, and religious powers of the race in establishing a definite pro- gram of race activities which will best fit the race to co-operate with the forces that will be the basis of future success of the Black races of the world, Every evidence \estab¥shes the feet that the Black races are lean- ing towards a greater acceptance of the fundamentals of the CHRISTIAN RELIGION not in mere profession but in practice while on the other hand the white races are steadily be awept down into oblivion by a falfl- ure to apply the principles of the Christian Religion in thelr dealing with other races. And due to such a fact the present civilization must go the way of other mighty civilizations which have rejected the Truths of God fn their application of govern. mente] procedure, Yet the process of dying civilization has not been a mat. ter of mere days, months and years but rather one of centurles. Letus as @ race accept much from the lips of thoso of other races who proclaim the future glories of the Black races; be. lieve in accord with our own analytic power of thought and continue to struggle on confident that when the God time has fully arrived our pose terity will reap the benefit of our la- bor in the world grandure of the Biack Races, . qT. Negro Editors and Teach ers, together with the Chris. tlan Ministers are its mighty forces that will set in operation those eur: rents of thought which are to change the general drift of sentiment fay. oreble to the race in a channal that will lead to the race securing the con- siderations due American Citlzens. Let us fearn as a race to give the full measure of respect to these forces without which as a race we are pow: erless to put over any tangible pro- gram fitted to gain a place in the sun of modern racial activities: In the editorie! rooms of our Colored pres3 sentiment favorable to the race is being moulded, inspite of the fact that we will hear every knock on our edi- tors and refuse to read Colored pa- pers; In our school rooms inspite of the series of ordinary cheap gos- sip which our teachers must endure the lines ere being established which will fit our child to take up those th'ngs that we have not been pre- pared to accept nor had the moral courage to demand; and from the lips of our ministers must fall the di- vine messages of guidence from Heaven's lofty realm of a directing Providence which along will steer the old ship of ractal honor, glory and success thru the Charyetis of dese- crating influences modern radicalism out {nto the calor watera of that greater Americaniam which close ob- servers now detect steadily pouring its waters out over @ roaring oceen of detrimental proportion wh'ch un- hindered will flood the world with! jamning biliows of confusion. | BALM BG NCETO PACT aNd 4 ctVE ht Go to your church and LIVE for God patronize a Negro Merchant Merchant and Battle for the commer- cial success of a race-Stop knocking your editors, teachers, ministers, and raciel leaders and work with them to build the future race. Remember that no race had ever attained a high place in any civilization thet did not follow such tenets or possessed the spirit that would have led to the ac- ceptance of such tenets. IP\HE freedom of Americanism as insured by the constitution give to every American Citizen the right of individual opinion and a sacred right to cast his ballot in accord with such an opinion, J¢ is our duty to hear all that statesmen, politicians and leed! ers may say and urge upon us as a people, and then resort to the hallow, ed peace of our own castle where with deliberate judgement we may decide issues for ourselves and act for the best interests of our race and county, T° belleve every man has the right - of his own individual opinion; To differ with the other fellow yet love him for the good that he is ac- complishing; To be resdy to laugh or ery with a friend; To go down with the fellow who bet on your friend- ship; To hate the act and not the man; To be as ready to praise the good in the other fellow as condemn his wrongs; To think much and say but little; To study the other fellow's gime fair minded and refuse to beat him {f you cannot take his hand af- ter the game; To see no difference be- tween the fellow in overalls and the fellow in broadcloth; To hear both sides before expressing an opinion pro or con; These are things worthwhile. Pe hen ae who is not in , school this Fell is in danger of becoming a menace to the future race. A million forces desire to see our race remain IGNORANT; Battle them by seeing that every Negro Child gets an education, Js {n proportion as our race shows {ts intense interest in promoting the things worth while of the community life; Its Children’s Home, Young Men's Christicn Asso- ciation, and similar institutions which more forceful than words establish the morks of racial progress. Just in hke proportion will those forces best fitted to promote that day when the race will enjoy the full blessings of equal opportunities along all lines of endeavor be found working for the interests of the race. The time has passed when Negroes may sit down and expect other races to bear their rece burden. True it may be that our foreparents were cheated out of much and that after all the help we re- ceive they cannot fully pay us a good return on the obligation incurred by the sufferings of our foreparents. Yet since we see that we have not the strength to collect the debt tet us show that we at least have the spirit of racial pride and join in supporting our own Institutions, ‘ier we rise tomorrow we fall; - LORD TEACH THOU THY SERVANT TO BE HUMBLE. “Latet anguish in herba.” SVichita’s Greatest Women’s and Misses’ Specialty Store Baunforth-Scott THE REDFERN ~ “120 N. Main St. First to start the new -season sale of NEW Autumn Dresses Distinctive and Different Models of Surpassing Qual- ity. Values up to $45.00 at $25.00 Buy Your Furs During Our Au gust Fur Sale REDDICK’S ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP —22@ AND NOTION STORE@o2— Men and Womens’ Shoes repaired while you wait. All Rubber Heels 40c per Pair. Diamond Oak and L, M, leather used and all work guaranteed, I.%. Reddick. 603 E. Mardock Leavenworth Kansas !!7¢ 2nd evening. Among the many FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH To The Negro Star: The D.ble School had a splendid out- ing Friday in the city park. The Pastor, Officers, Teachers and Pupils had @ magnificent time. It was a free ssocial outing and had eatables of every discription. Sunday was a high day in church 1fe 9:30 a. m. Buble School was opened by the superintendent with a goodly number present. Much en- thusiasm as manifested on the part of the pupils and teachers in making their reports from the outing. 11:00 a. m., the services opened up {n fult strength under’ the leadership of the Holy Spirft, The pastor peached from the text Romans 12:11, subject: “Business Religion.” Many wholesome things was brought out in the sermon on Re.igion. Many whole some things were brought out in the sermon that were edifying to the people. Inspiring the congregation that the cturch should be the center of system and order. It should not be behind insurance companies, gro- cery stores, banks and other business instituutions of the world, but should set the pace for them. God is a busi.’ ness God and we as his people ‘must yarn to do business with Him on business bases. | Indeed and in truth this was a soul stirring and an uphfing messzge to, all. Hot weather did not effect our con-' gregation in the least, | 3:00 p. m., the pastors and First Miptist Church turned out in full trength with the Independent Baptist shurch in honor of its pastors first inniversary. The choir of the First Beptist Shurch rendered splendid service, Pastor Hill detivered the sermon from the text Phil, 3:18, subject: ‘Enmies To The Cross of Christ.” | t was a masterpiece dealing exten- ively with the atonement and point- ng out the enemies both In and out ff the church of thecross of Christ. fe also proved conclusivey that all he fol'owers of Christ must erm remsa'ves with Chiis{an coyrege ind go through the garden ofGathse- pane and to the hill of Calvary and], e crucified as Christwas. Indeed it | vas a sermon enjoyed by all.After,, vhich a splendid offering was raised) y Deacons Love and Nutter’ of the ‘iret Bapt'st Church | 6:30 The B Y, P. U, had a very]; piendid meeting conducted by sister Jessie Mitchell. ‘Willing and Ready’ yas the banner class financialy, True and Tried was the banner class | n attendence | 8:00 p. m. the services opened up | n full strength. Pastor Hill precch-| d a continuance sermon from the, nd subject of the morning service he night services were we.! attend- d and enjoyed by all. ! The loyal members of the church ' re putting forth efforts to send the astor and wife to the National Bap- st Convention, 1 There were many visitors aprinkl- 1 in the congregation Sunday morn. 3 : SISNYDER'S 7 Ice Cream ¢ ; _+THE- ; VELVETY KIND. } Be | W&V | -FOR- | Catarrh, Hay Fever, - | Neuralgia, Adenoids, “Fin,” Cold in the Head | Sunstroke. Ataiwrsceptc, §6=©—Ss Price $1.00 Qa Satiafaction or money refunded 4/7 Weé& V Wonder Salve Go, 630 N. Water St. Wichita, Kans, Patent applied for, Agents wanted. Big commission, : NB. —When writing, please mention this paper, ae on ing and evening. Among the many was Mra. E, Herripgton of Seattle, Washington. She made a splendid talk on church work which was en- couaging to the members. She is visiting her cousin, Mrs. {da Strother 738 Lawrence Ave. Siater Rena Chapman, who is re- Ported to be about 106 years old pass- ed from time to eternity Tuesday, Aug. 16, her funeral was held at Waytt Undertaking Parlor, Hill of- ficlated. Sister C. B. Burton wae operat ‘4 on Monday, a week ago at the Rosc- dale Hospital in Kansas City. Rev. C. B. Burton wae over Sunday ant reports that she fa doing nicely. Ss 1 Church Of God. - Holiness Tent Meeting Close. Hundreds of anxious souls were tn- terested last Sunday night as the songs and muale echoed across the o!d camp ground filled with power ant heavenly melody, which seem to bring every heart back to the old time re- gion, The tent was filled to its capacity and many were crowded around un- able to get seats. Many lovely facés shone with the glory of God while others lifted their vores: in praise to God Omnipent. ‘The Twine Sisters spoke to the con- gregation. Siter Reathea leadtheth opening address, subject: “I have ‘fought a good fight,” followed by ‘Slster Leathea, Who wonderfully spoke from St. John 28:8: “Jesus An- swered, I have told you that I am Ho if therefore ye seck me, let these go their way.” and the lesson was very inspiring to the hearts of many. Be- fore closing her discourse, sho ask those that desired prayer of them to give them their hands. Many rushed forward some in tears asking the earnest prayers of them while the old familiar song rang out: “Good bye if on earth we meet no more may we meet on the heav- en Sister Odessa Jones of KansasCity, Kans... for asaistng us in the meet- ing. She is pianist at Elder D. J. Young's church, 409 Oakland Av, She will return to her home Wednes- day night. The meeting closed with bearty hand shake of many hoping the early return of the evangelist Twin Sisters to Wichita, to conduct another meeting. Sister Reathea and Leathea Morris wil leave the home of Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Allen for farther fields.