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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.14,No.43 Aged Woman Member Of Original Klan Regrets Klan Exists Again (Preston News Service) COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, Feb. 16—Mrs. Eliza Fields, a famous confederate spy and the only woman member of the original Ku Klux Klan, helped bury the order after it had served its purpose in the days of the civil war, says she regrets that it has again risen from its grave. She said, "I was proud of the klan for its charitable acts to widowe and orphans, because it restored white dominance in the South, and also because Cy Williams my first sweetheart, was cyclops. But lawless men got control of the organization and when Oliver P. Morton made his investigation I gave testimony against the klan. I'm glad that I helped put it out of business, and I'm sorry it is trying to come back again. There is no good it can do now." Roy Mitchell Confesses To Eight Murders According To Texas Officials. (Preston News Service) WACO, TEX., Feb. 16,—following the arrest of Roy Mitchell and has concession to eight murders, local police and national guardsmen are taking every precaution to guard the jail in which Mitchell has been placed The authorities say that rumors of the formation of a mob have been reaching them almost constantly. according to police, murdering and attacks for which one man was shot to death by the victim's father and two other men are in the penentiary have been cleared by up the alleged confession of Mitchell. They say he, confessed to slaying Mr. and Mrs. Barker and Homer Turk for which two Negroes are now serving terms in prison. One of them Cooper Johnson is under death sentence. He is said to have admitted the murder of Harrell Bolton a year ago and the attack on his girl companion. The girl pointed out a man as her assailant shortly after the crime was committed. Her father shot this man to death and his body was burned by a mob. He admitted several other crimes. According to Prosecuting Attorney Farmer, it was in connection with the murder of W. E. Holt and Mrs. Ethel Denecamp that Mitchell and his brother-in-law were arrested. The slaying of Skipworth had been blamed on another Negro. But it developed that the evidence was not strong enough to hold him despite the fact that Miss Naomi Boucher positively identified him as the man who shot her companion and threw his body over a cliff and subjected her to rough treatment. The crowd enlauded when the accused man was literated. Mitchell is alleged to have confessed this crime. CONGRATULATION Canton, Miss, Feb. 7, 1923. I read The Star a few days ago, which informed me that Miss Dorothy Sims is considering, and is making an effort to build a music conservatory. I know of no movement that can give me more pleasure, and I feel assured that no one could be selected who could more faithfully and honorably fill such a position than Miss Sims. Miss Sims is a Mississippi girl, a Canton, girl, and our home girl; we are proud of her. Will you accept my hearty congratulations, and beat wishes for a successful movement. MYSTERIES AND ODDITIES. Rev. Henry C. Offerman All life's a mystery—What's life; What's death; What's day, What's nigh; Intimately you may know much, but never all. Nothing is complete, nothing is known. The sunshine may be very beautiful but it's only for today. FUNERAL SERVICES 1st Baptist Church, 2nd and Lawrence While the organist rendered "Nearer My God To Thee" in an echo form the ministers led the procession, comprising the leading ministers of the state of Kansas, the beautiful mettle casket containing the remains of our beloved Dr. E. T. Fahback, followed, handled by undertaker Crawford; Mrs. Cerrie Anderson, President of the District B. Y. P. U., and Mrs. A. H. Buckner, of Pratt, President of S. W. District Convention, also little Misses' Jones and Van Leu bearing beautiful wreaths of flowers. Then came in many of the most beautiful floral tokens. The Masonic brethren were present with the brotherly sympathy that they know how to extend. The Scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. L. Douglass, Pastor of St. Mary Baptist Church. Prayer by Rev. Walton Brown, Pastor of the 15th Street M. E. Church. Solo: "Flee as a Bird to Your Mounta'n" by Miss Fay Oliver. The obituary was read by Bro. H. I. Monroe, President of State S. S. Convention; (of Topeka.) Rev. A. L. Garden, Pastor of Hope Baptist Church of Parsons, Kansas, read names of all contributing resolutions, letters and telegrams. Dr. E. T. Fishback as an associate Pastor' by Rev. J. W. Hayes, Pastor of Calvary. Dr. E. T. Fishback as a State Officer,' by Dr. A. W. Ross of Coffeyville, Dr. E. T. Fishback as a National character, by Rev. Geo. McNeal, Pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Selection by the choir, "I Want To See Jesus, Don't You?" led by Mrs. Marie Fines, chorister of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Dr. E. T. Fishback as a citizen by W. L. Hutcherson, Secretary of Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. Dr. E. T, Fishback as a District Worker, by Rev. M. S. Jones. Dr. E. T. Fishback as a Pastor, by Mrs. Ida F. Bates. Solo: "I'm A Pilgrim" by Mrs. Myrtle Letcher. Dr. E. T. Fishback as a Preacher, by Rev. W. H. Hill of Leavenworth. Dr. E. T. Fishback as a Church Builder, Dr. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville. Dr. E. T. Fishback, a member of the Ministerial Association, by Dr. Clayton Wells, Pastor of Fairmount Congregation. A word from Dr. J. T. Elias of S. East District Convention. Closing words by Rev. N. J. Stokes of Pratt. Rev. R. C. Henderson of Hutchinson, brought greetings from the Hutchinson Ministerial Alliance. Solo by Mrs. Jewel Brown of Calvary Baptist Church, "They Tell Me of a Home." W. C. Cartwright, who delivered the of Rev. W. C. Cartwright, lined and the congregation sang, "I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say;" Rev. Jas. H. Garnett of Topeka, was introduced by the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. W. C. Cartwsight, who delivered the funeral address. It was a masterpiece; giving honor to the deceased and gaining respect for himself. Solo by Rev. J. E. Jeltz of Lincoln, Nebr. Remarks by Rev. W. C. Cartwright of Atchison, Master of Ceremonies. Closing selection, "Take Your Burden To The Lord, and Leave It There." Mississippi Governor Loses Case. JACKSON, MISS., Feb. 16—Govemor Russell's attempt to prevent Lieut. Gov. Casteel from exercising the pardoning power when the chief executive is absent from the state, met with failure last Tuesday when Chancellor Thomas held that the lieutenant governor has a constitutional right to issue pardons while temporarily serving as governor. issued by Lieut. Gov. Casteel to two issued by Leed Goy, Casteet to two This decision makes valid pardons Negroe convicts serving life terms in the state prison, last fall. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 1923. RESOLUTIONS TO E. T. FISHBACK. Resolution of Concience of the South Western District Missionary Baptist Association, GREETINGS:— Rev. E. T. Fishbeck, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Wichita, who departed this life Feb. 6, 1923— "There is reaper whose name is death And with his sickle keen; He reaps the bearded grain at a breath, And the flowers that grow between."—Longfellow. When the long farewell hath been uttered, and the darkness of the sepulchre is closing upon the relics of a friend, a brother and a pastor; when his soul has gone hence in exactly that degree of preparation, in which it must appear at the tribunal of final judgment,—it is natural to ask how was that friend qualified to meet his God? It is the voice of all Scripture, that, with the cessation of mortal existence, the whole trial ends, by which our eternal condition is decided. Very natural therefore and deeply interesting is the inquiry whether our departed friends were so prepared that to them "To die is gain." In indulging such anxieties, however, great caution and diffidence are needful. No certainty of their fate can be attained by any who yet remain on earth. The searcher of hearts, and He only, can determine the true character in which they left the world. In some conspicuous cases, indeed, we can be reasonably sure that the "inheritance forever" hath been gained; and we ought to praise God that our hope in their behalf is firm. More than all we should improve departures so encouraging to our own preparation; to a review of the principles to which we ourselves must be conformed, if we would pass happily from probation to God's judgment seat. This is the soundest contemplation, and the most proper anxiety, arising from the view of death. We are led by the providential act to a fuller study of the perfection and uprightness, in which, through Christ, we shall be able to acclaim as Job: "His witness is in Heaven and his record is on high." And it is so in our beloved brother, Dr. E. T. Fishback, his witness and his record are here also—in your memories, in your hearts, which of you have not been moved to happy exultations through his sermons, addresses and testimonies in our Associations, Board Meetings and Councils? We have always found him seeking to glorify God and lift his brother out of ignorance, superstition, and sin. He truly exemplified the statement of Lord Bacon "Reading maketh a full man;" he read largely, every good book was his to peruse. He was full of logic, philosophy and spiritual truths, which he cheerfully and lavishly poured out upon the brethren who were less fortunate than he. "COLOR." By DR, J. H. DIXON, Chanute, Kans. Or grim oppression fear. Because I'm cheated of my right. Like dogs, I'll not lie down. But I shall ever boldly fight To ever hold my ground. ```markdown ``` Pastors Exchange Pulpits In Omaha. (Preston News Service) OMAHA, NEB, Feb. 16—Several white and severll Negro ministers here exchanged pulpits last Sunday morning in observance of the Inter-Racial Relationship Sunday. Among the white ministers preaching in Negro churches were Rev. Dr. Albert F. Ernest, Rev. Edwin Hart Jenks. Mrs. Fred Drivers, of the Y. W. C. A. also addressed a Negro congregation Rev. Dr. Keith, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, exchanged pulpits with Rev. C. W. Savldge of the People's Church. This movement is under direction of Mrs. Charles Offutt, chairman of the committee on Negro work of the Y. W. C. A., and an active worker in the Federal Council of Churches here. A monster mass meeting was held Sunday afternoon in the Zion Baptist Church and the meeting was addressed by leading white and Negro ministers. We loved him for his child-like innocence, for his manliness and fair dealing and for his emotional fervor and Christian integrity. He was not ambulous, for several times did the brethren attempt to thrust the moderator-ship upon him and several times did he refuse it. Yet he had the courage of a Daniel and the fire of Elijah, that at times lifted him far above his peers. My brethren, I cannot recite to you in detail of the virtues and actions of the illustrious man whose remains are before you, because it would be but a recital of the catalogue of human duties with the declaration that he fulfilled them daily and hourly, but he lives no more for men, he lives no more—he is with those departed who "all live unto God." His change from mortal existence to immortality was calm, peaceful and serene, tranquil as childhood had been his soul during life—tranquil as childhood was it in its departure. Except that the mortal fabric remained, it may be said of him as of Enoch, "he walked with God, and he was not, for God took him; before he was taken he had this testimony that he pleased God. Therefore., Be it Resolved, That we the Southwestern District Missionry Baptist Association in this condolence bow in humble submisson, express our gratitude to Almighty God for such a life as Dr. E. T. Fishback lived among us, and our sympathy to his bereaved companion, daughter, and relatives. We pray that they may find comfort in Elijah's God in the lines of the poet— "Come ye disconsolate, where e're ye languish, Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal." S. W. D. M. B. Association. The same "free air" that others breathe. I've breathed it all my days. The same sunshine which they receive, I bask beneath its rays. Though opportunities be rare By being sore oppressed. With energy I'll persevere; I'll always do my best. I'll look not back upon the past, Nor let my heart be grieved. Nor keep my mind forever fast On treatment I've received. Both truth and justice shall prevail. Revenge I'll leave behind. Jehovah's word can never fail Vengeance, says He, is mine. ```markdown ``` "GOOD-BYE." In view of the fact that within a few days, I shall go from you to another field of service, I take this opportunity to say adieu to all friends and reader of "The Star." I assure you that I appreciate the kindness which has been exemplified; and the friendship that has prevailed among us, I shall always cherish. I think as do others, that Wichita, has the most cultured, generous and big-hearted citizens than any other I know, with equal population. Those of you with whom I am affiliated, I have carefully and prayerfully studied your ways and have learned to love you, and it is with deep regret that I say, "Good-bye." During these months of service with you, I have striven to "put in print" that which was given me in first class style, and as often as I have fa led, I feel justified in saying, that the results obtained, were the best possible with the then known environments. As I go, may I ask an interest in your daily invocations to Deity, that I may go forward, "conquering and to conquer." Consider me as, Ingenuous your friend, L. LEWIS BYRD, Pressman. TELEGRAMS. Winfield, Kansas, Feb. 12, 1923. Mrs. E. T. Fishback, N. Ohio Ave. Wichita, Kansas. Second Baptist Church extend sympathy-F. K. Leath, Pastor. Yates Center, Kansas, Feb. 9,1923 Mrs. E..T. Fishback, 1149 N. Ohio Ave., Wichita, Kans, We sympathize with you on the translation of Dr. Fishback.— Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Pope. Hutchinson, Kansas, Mrs. E. T. Fishback, During this the hour of your sorrow, we the members of the Second Baptist Church, how our heads in humble submission with you.— Mrs. L. Johnson Clerk. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 7, 1923. Mrs. E. T. Fishback, Our deepest sympathy. Wire place of burial, collect.—Willie Shelton. Dear Cousin, I am deeply grieved and truly sympthize with you in the death of uncle Bud which was so sudden. It is God,s wish and we 'must bow to His will. Let me know by telegram when the funeral will be. Dear Mtdam, on hearing of the death of your husband, the Rev. E. T. Fishback, we the undersigned Baptist ministers of Topeka, send this letter of condolence and sympathy, sympathizing with you and yours in this hour of distress and bereavement, praying that the Great Head of The Church will give you grace and strengthen you to be able to stem the tide at this time. Yours Respectfully, Tours Respectfully, Revs. S. J. Williams M. J. Burton Revs. E. N. Gaines J. W. Lewis. Louisville, Ky. Feb. 7, 1923. Rev. W. A. Bowren, I am deeply grieved over the sudden departure of my beloved son. Oh! how we all loved him because of his sterling upright character, lofty ideals, courtesy, gentleness, humility and exemplary life period. He leaves us at the time most needed. Give our deepest sympathy to the family and the splendid church. The ministers of Kentucky, Calvary Church and his beloved pastor are in deep sorrow. We regret our inability to be at the funeral. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Parrish. Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. E. T. Fishback. Dear Sister Fishback, In the home going of your dear husband, you have our deepest sympathy. Not ours only but the sympathy of the entire Kaw Valley Association. He was God's straight Gospel preacher, dearly beloved by all who knew him. He was Five Cents Per Copy Southern White Methodist Women Favor The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. COLUMBUS, GA., Feb. 16. At a meeting of the South Georgia Women's Missionary Society here last Tuesday, resolutions were passed condemning mob violence and upholding the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. One speaker said, "It is a blight on the fair name of the United States that such a bill of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill should have been defeated in Congress. The horrible atrocities committed against Negroes principally throughout this country and more especially in the southern states with our own state and Texas usually leading the list of such uncivilized and diabolical crimes, are making this country the laughing stock of the world. When I was in Europe last summer, Europeans referred to lynching as an American past time. Some of them even were frank enough to ask about the wisdom of the United States attempting to act as guardian for conduct in Europe, when such things as lynching, mob violence an the Ku Klux Klan were so prominent in this country. We cannot hope to have our boasted superior civilization respected by other nations unless we clean house at home. The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was the first step toward curing one of our worst evils." scholarly, profound and yet simple in his explanation of the truth of God's Word. I regret my inability to be present at the funeral obsequies, but my business previously arranged, hinders my coming. I commend you to Him Who said, "Cast all your burdens on Me and don't forget to pray." LETTERS. 620 East 2nd, Hutchinson, Kans. Dear Mrs. Fishback: We indeed regret the great loss of your beloved one, Rev. E. T. Fishback. Words cannot express our deep sym- pathy and grief. May God bless and strengthen you. Respectfully, Mrs. W. G. Renfroe and family. 1412 University Ave., Wichita, My dear Mrs. Fishback: Mr. Mendenball and I feel a distin- tinct personal loss in the death of your husband. Wichitsa has lost one of her formost citizens, the church has lost one of her most loyal servants and your home has lost a devoted husband and loving father. Our most sincere sympathy goes out to the church, the city and the home. Mr. Mendenball has been in bed since Monday with the Flu. He felt however that he must express publicly his great appreciation of Mr. Fishback, so dictated to me the enclosed which was printed in this morning's Eagle May the Father of your husband and of us all give you strength, courage and comfort which He alone can give is our prayer for you. With deep sympathy, your friend, Lucy O. Mendenball. Mrs. W. O. M.) (To be continued next issue.) BASKET BALL Game at the Horace Mann School, THURSDAY, FEB. 22.—Arkansas City High School Boys vs Douglass School Boys, Second Hi-Y against the Second Live Wire. The Triangle Girls will sell candy for their benefit. TO THE EDITOR: The Editor is gone to Nashville, To meet the Congress Board; His wife is acting in his stead, Experiencing a heavy load. And when the Editor does return, Says she, I'm glad to see; Your presence in the office, dear, Makes life much easier for me. By L. L. BYRD Pree Pe e Salina Kansas News.. Rev, 0, B. Ware, formerly of Col- orado, but who is now pastoring the First Baptist Church at Nicodemus, Keneas, delivered two powerful zer- mons at our church, Sunday. The sub- ject of his discourse for the morning service was, “The evidences of con- sion.” Rev. Ware said, “The frat im pulse of salvation 1s full surrender of your will tothe willof God.” He pointed out the impossibility of hav- ing @ clean conception of God's plans until we remove self, The second im- pulse ig the removal of sin, either gradual or sudden, The third impulse is a new feeling of love for our broth- ers and Jesus, It was indeed a strong practical sermon and furnished much food for thought. He took for his theme for the even- ing services, “The Chriatian race to Hettven.” He very clearly pictured out this wonderful race, and admon- ished the Christians to lay off every weight, cast aside every impediment and run the race with patience. Rev. Ware is not only a strong Gospel preacher, but possesses & wonderful voice and can sing out the songs of Zion with feeling and understanding. ‘We are glad to weleome him in our midst. * The B. Y, P. U,, te having a Dollar Rally next Sunday, and aro asking ‘all members and fnendg to contribute $1.00. They are striving to rsiso their proportion in the 60 day drive that is now on, + + * Sergeant Outely of the 9th Cavalry at Ft. Riley, Mr. Brown and Miss Naomi Hatcher also of Ft. . Riley, were among the visitors who attend- ed our services Sunday, Pastor Williams left Monday morn- ing for Pittsburg, Kansas,where he will visit with his wife. Mrs. Oscar Greene was called to Indianapolis, Ind., to the bedside of her mother who is very ill. Mrs. Naomi Hatcher of Ft. Riley, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joe Greene. The Dunbar Athletic Club deferted the Newton Athletic Club at a Bas- ket-Ball game here last Friday night. Junction City News. To The Star:-— ~ Just a few words as an apology for my absence from my repurter- duty. I made a slight chang, in wy place of business, 1 am now located 4n the recreation room of the Sth Uav- giry and have been since the luth of Vanuary. I don’t know whether or bot you ever had any dealing with soldiers, but if not, allow me to say as a whole, they are a very wicked bunch; durmg my month out there I have been preying and studying a way to continue my writing, and I have at last solved it, so—BINGI-! Here 1 am, once more on the job. Would hike to say, during my short time at Ft, Ruey, [have learned’ more, the absolute necessity of ecr- nest praying, and also the absolute mecessity? of living a Christian hfe, if pne to be a Christian. I have found that men, even who have been amcrt enough to make sergeants in the army, are yet heathenish enough td’ abuse Christians and Christianity, And why? Simply because they have come in contact with so many hypo- crits and false pretenders. It is, ac- tually enough to cause one who is striving so hard to live a real Chris- tian, to hide his face in shame, to hear some of these men, in an en- lightened, civilized country hke this U.S. express their thoughts. No wonder a song writer has said, “If you cannot cross the ocean and the heathen lands explore, you can find| the heathens nearr, you can help’ them at your door.” They are really at your doors alright, and seems a hard thing to say, but some of us Christians are the cause of their stay- ing heathens, The sooner some of us| old moas-back Christians whom God has suffered to live with one foot in a church and the other foot in hell, realize that we are fooling no one but ourselves, and brace up and lead real Christian lives, the sooner we can show the heathens at our door that there is such a thing as a Christian religion. It ig indeed, # fact that the hypocrit or false pretender is fooling absolutely no one but himself and if they could all be present and what # bunch of wickid sinner men like these soldiers have to say about such Christizns, no doubt but that they (hypocrits and false pretenders) woulg either feel like straightening up or else go some place and wallow with the dog that turns back to bis vomit or the hog that turns bask to his wallow. The Second Baptist Church under the leedership of Pastor G. T. Ral- mey, who {s also Moderator of 8. H. RB, District, seems to have taken on very much new life during this new year, and fs planning on putting over some big things this year, Each auxiliary of the church is thriving nicely, Miss Lois Grimes, who was ill at her home a few days last week, was able to be out and preside over the B. Y¥. P. U., of which she is President, ‘The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lewis on West 14th St, who have been on the sick list for quite a long time ind brought and eight pound girl to their daughter, Mrs. Verda Harness, who has been home from Des Moines, Iowa, only a short time ago. Miss Kelly, who came home with Mrs, Harneag for a visit, expects to return to her home shortly. H. E, Mershall who has conducted a shining parlor here for the past 3 years, has sold to Mr. G. D. Hanks of Manhattan, Mr, Hanks will add to his shining business a cleaning and pressing establishment. Mr. Hanks is well versed in the cleaning tnd pressing business and should work up quite a trade. Ii, £, Marshall is now in business at Ft. Riley, where he conducts a shining stand for the 9th Cavelry. Mr, Wm. Walker of West 4th St, was ealled to Arkansas, by the death of a brother last weck, and has now returned home. Secoaoy MAKIN EYE, DRUG COMPANY ‘ & “The Ready Place” ; wes Business fs Known and Transacted. 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It has developed that the Great, The Authority Marcus Garvey has bten tampering with forces within the Lofty, unhonorable organization of the Klux Klux Klux. The Negro race and its interests cannot be promoted by any concessions made to the least remote force that has taken a definite stand against the progress of the race in America, and any person who entertains such an opinion is but a traktor to the every interests of the race. THE race will advance as its leaders catch the same, safe spirit of active co-operation in combatting the very influence which the Christian Church has every denounced. Whiskey, Dope, Divorce Evils are forces that demand as much attention from the constructive element of the races as do any other pernicious factors which are recognised as destructive elements. It is not enough to safeguard the political interests of the race to the neglect of its civic, social and moral life. LOCALS Mr. Louis Wright of South Mosley Avenue, has been very much inns posed but is improving. We were very glad to have Mrs. Clara Wright come in to see us a few moments of last Friday afternoon. Miss Fern Parish continues to be confined home with LaGrippie, and at this writing her mother and sister are also very much indposed. Mrs. Ida iteed who has been ill, is reported much better. The friends of Mrs. Crawford, are glad to see her out again. We here announce the marriage of Miss Muriel Trout to Mr. Frank Rich, an occurrence of recent date. The beautiful young couple left thereafter to make their home in Carthage, Mp., and our best wishes attend them. Mrs. S. A. Starnes and her little grand-daughter; Jewelne Wooden, were visitors at the office Monday afternoon. Call again. Quite a number of out-of-town people were here in attendance of the funeral of Rev. E. T. Fishback. Mrs. Wm. Letcher of Wellington, visited during the week in the city. Rev. Matt S. Jones is in the city; attended the funeral of Dr. Fishback and the Board meeting at Tabernacle Baptist Church. He called at the office. We are glad to have Mr. Adams, the merchant back in the city again. Rev. Whitaker of Oklahoma, is in the city engaged in revival with Rev. J. E. Douglass at St. Mary Baptist Church corner 12th and Wabash. Mrs. O. A. Briley came to see us on business during the week. Ask her why she left so abruptly. Rev. W. C. Cariwright and his father, who is also a Gospel minister, came to see us while in the city. Mrs. Hester Duke and Mrs. Hester Brown were quite appreciated guests of Feb. 12th. Mrs. Brown tells of her sister and husband on Eagle St., being quite ill, this and last week. Rev. J. W. Heyes and Rev. W. H. Hill were office visitors on the 12th. Little Miss Katie Mae McAdams, of 625 N. Wichita St., has been very much indisposed. Glad to say she is better. Her grand mother has also been somewhat indisposed. Mr. Monroe of Topeka, and Miss Fay Oliver were business callers at the office yesterday. Attorney Jas. A. Spears and Mr. A. F. McClinton pald us a business call yesterday which we very much appreciate. Call again. Mr. H. Graves of Pratt, is making a visit in the city with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. Barton of Millerton, was in the city, Tuesday. Mr. L. C. McCullough after a week's visit in Topeka, and Chanute, Rev. R. C. Henderson of Hutchins returned home. son, was in the city, Tuesday. Mrs. Jane Smith of Pratt was a visitor in the city during the week. Mrs. Mazie Reed, of St. Joe, Mo. is visiting in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. Pepper. Mrs. S. W., Flemings has returned home from Columbus, where she was called on account of the recent illness and death of her mother, Mrs. J. Hobson. The many friends of Mrs. Flemings extend their deepest sympathy to her in the sad bereavement and loss of a loving mother. Dr. F. O. Miller is numbered with the guests who came to see us on business during the week. Mrs. Delia Landers is very sick, we are told, and has been removed to St. Francis Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Williams et 707 N. Wichita Street, who have been confined to their bed for several days, are somewhat better at this time. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. Tuesday afternoon the G. L. A. Club met with Mrs. V. C. Griffin at the home of Mrs. L. C. McCullough, QuotLignst: "Love Messages." "Lincoln's Attitude Toward Slavery;" was the subject discussed. Mrs. W. Williams will be hostess next week at the home of Mrs. F. O. Miller. OF INTEREST. Mr. W. C. Craver Secretary of the 'Student Department, International Committee,' spent Monday and Tuesday in Wichita, Monday night Mr. Craver addressed a Lincoln Day program at Trinity M. E. Church. Others on program were, Prof. West, Mr. Burnes, Miss Fannie M. Bailey, Mr. Walter Gray, Mrs. M. Letcher, Miss Laura Rowles. Tuesday morning Mr. Craver addressed the student body at Friends University and Fairmount College on "The Christian Way in Race Relation." Mr. Carver left Wednesday morning for points in Oklahoma, but will return Sunday the 18th to address a meeting under aunices of Writer St. Y. M. C. A., and Monday night he will address the N. A. A. C. P., at New Hope: Church. A YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAM FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CHURCH. A YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAM FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CHURCH. Continued from last issue) Education as a science has made unprecedented progress in the last few years, due largely to a chang from the study of subject matter and curriculums to the study of the child. It has been discovered that God has planned for the individual a certain process of development with three more or less distinctly marked stages—Childhood, youth and adulthood. The period of youth which covers roughly the years from twelve to twenty-three is the great time of transition from childhood to adulthood. 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The statisticians tell us that only three of one hundred have a systematic religious training in a Christian Program. Let us remember that talent is not its own inspiration; talent is universal. Religious Education includes everything * of educational value. The task of directing the recreational life of the young people is a real program, but is being met in a most admirable way by Athletic teams, Tennis clubs, Hiking clubs, Camps and Woodcraft. In many cities the churches are off-setting the attendance of their young folk at Sunday Base Ball by Sunday School Athletic Associations, with twilight games. This is proving very effective here in our city. The social program in the church is both possible and practiced. The young people respond to this phase of church activities. Commercial recreation robs young folk of their initiative. Help provide their own social program. The average church can afford a portable motion picture outfit. 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Success in religious work with young talk is ten per cent program and ninety per cent leadersmsp. A good trained leader can make a poor program a success; but a poor leader cannot succeed with even the best program. This does not minimize the importance of building an adequate program, but it does magnify the importance of securing and training an adequate leadership. To challenge the young folk with a definite religious program, we must first know the field, find the needs, fit the program. Our study courses should be graded, we should have Graded Bible Study Classes, Graded instructions in— e 1. Church History. 2. Mission (World-outlook.) 3. Church membership. 4. Church orgnization. We should seek to promote— 1. Loyalty to the Church. 2. Religious Expression— a. In Word, 3. Co-operation in Church Activities. 4. Personal Bible Study and Prayer. 5. Personal Work. We should have a standard by which to measure our work. Some yard-stick, as it were. I would like to suggest the following: A. Individual Standards. 1. First, accept Jesus as Personal Savior and Life's Ideal. 2. Intelligently and Actively Join The Church. 3. Progressively Develop in Christian Experience and standards of Life. 4. Clearly Hear Christ's Call to Service. 5. Face the Problem of Chasing a Life Work. B. Group Standard. 1. Simple but complete Organizations. 2. Fourfold Program with Definite Group Service. 3. Graded Religious Instructions. 4. Qualified and Trained Leadership. 5. Primary, Loyalty to the Church and Its Activities. Finally, let us remember that a strem cannot rise higher than its source. If the Church is to expect Spiritual results in its work with the young folk, it must maintain Spiritual emphasis. And to those who are to lead in this work, take this as your guide. "I never will attempt any work with young folk except as it will tend to permanently advance the Kingdom of God among Men and Women." —SIMS' RECORDS— B. Y, P. U., Sunday School, Church and Society Records, measure up to the Modern Standard. Send your order NOW. THE NEGRO STAR PUB CO.. 1241 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kans. Chanute Notes. Sunday was a high day with the churches. All present enjoyed a soul-felt sermon. Mission Circle met at the home of Bro. Jerry Cromble; reported a success about 15 members present and some good thoughts presented by some of the mission sisters.. B. B. P. U., is doing a great work, also, the Sunday School is well attended by the children. Teachers were all present. Ladies' Aid Club is entertaining each Monday afternoon, with Sister Anna Hubbard, President. Rev. Walker of Chetopa, Kansas, will preach for us Monday night, Feb. 6. Miss Christine Porter of Wichita, was visiting in our city between trains. Chanute H. S. Basket Ball girls, put over an interesting propram on Friday night with a large crowd; several white students present. Mrs. Anna Weatherspoon has a nice clothing store, men, women and children's ready-to-wear, at a low cost. Call in and look them over. Williams Fletcher and Williams Chast each has a good supply of barber tonics and creams, call in and wait your turn while in our city. Visit in Johnson's Cafe, plenty of nice meals, also rooms. Why wear dilapidated shoes while Dixon has an equipped shop at your service. See Mrs. Fletcher, Williams if there is any news to report. Salina Kansas News. (Continued from last issue) ery grade in the school was represented on the program. The rendition of every number was fine. The ladies of the circle served refreshments and a neat sum of $40.35 was realized from their efforts. Little Virginia Gaston was awarded the prize. a beautiful manicuring set for having sold the largest number of tickets. Pastor Williams is attending the district board meeting this week at Strong City. The Dunbar Athletic Club gave a box social Friday night in the school auditorium. A large number were present and enjoyed the program rendered by some of Salina's best talent. A number of boxes containing all kinds of good eats, were auctioned off. One box bringing $5.00. This club is made up of the leading young men of the city. They are scheduled to meet the New-Athletic Club in a Basket Ball game next Friday night at the Washington High School gymnasium room. Prof. P. G. Porter, principal of the Dunbar School has been appointed by Gov. Davis as a state delegate to the Annual Negro National Educational Conference which convenes in Washington, D.C., March 5th to 9th. It is understood that Prof. Porter plans to attend the meeting. WHEN YOU HAVE A RUSH JOB THE STAR JOB DEPARTMERT GIVES IN- STANT SER- VICE. Sse