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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE a Historical Society. Vol.15, No.16, FOREIGN VISITOR IMPRESSED WITH NEGRO FOREIGN VISITOR IMPRESSED WITH NEGRO By The Associated Negro Press.) NEW YORK, N. Y., Aug. 10—The effective constructive work being done in the South under direction of the Commission on Interracial Co-operation has so favorably impressed Dr. James Henderson, principal of the Lovedale Institution, South Africa, that he has returned home with the intention of organizing a similar Commission whose personnel shall consist of natives and white people interested in South African problem. For thirty years Dr. Henderson has been engaged in missionary education. It's school is the largest in South Africa conducted in the interest of the native youth. After spending seven weeks in the United States, studying at close range the educational, economic, social and industrial development of the American Negro he has formed some highly favorable impressions. The absorbing passion of the American Negro for progress, his intense loyalty to his country and the American flag, the facility with which he speaks the English Language, his thirst for education and his strong religious tendencies were among the commendable characteristics to come within the range of Dr. Henderson's observations. The two things to puzzle him most while in America were: First, the inclination of white America to accord better treatment to the foreigner than to the Negro, although the former comes to these shores as a rule purely for selfish and mercenary reasons; second, the lack of appreciation shown for its leaders by members of the Negro race. While on his extended tour of observation Dr. Henderson visited among other places, Tuskegee and Hampton, Also Atlanta, Savannah, Gulfport, Miss., Calhoun, Ala., Gloucester County, Va., Kings Mountain, N. C., Richmond, Petersburg, Washington, New York, and Boston. His itinerary enabled him to study Negro life in both urban and rural communities. He was first impressed with the great desire of Negroes to own their own homes. Wherever he found landowners he noted progress, good houses, well furnished homes and decent, self-respecting home life. Negroes owning their property aim to send their children to schools and colleges, it having been no uncommon experience for the South African educator, to hear of three or more children in a family having graduated from different institutions of learning. In the opinion of Dr. Henderson, the system of tenancy without lease affects both white and colored pebble and is a very serious barrier. The relative progress made in a community as distinguished between owner and tenant was most noticeable in Calhoun, Ala. Dr. Henderson was struck with the progress made by Negroes in Gloucester, County, Va., where all but sixteen farmers own their own land, have good homes and are improving the soil. The keenness displayed by the Negro farmer about agriculture, his extraordinary readiness to learn new methods from Federal and State farm demonstrators were strikingly apparent to the visitor. Tuskegee and Hampton Institutes came up to Dr. Henderson's expectations. Some phases of their work even exceeded his expectations. He thinks it would be unsound for these two great schools to merely turn out common workers from their respective industrial departments, for the care and thoroughness of the training fits students to go out into the world and serve as "masters" of the trade and not merely ordinary workmen. The spectacle of Negroes living in elaborately appointed homes and en- THEY AIM IN ONE DIRECTION. PARIS, FRANCE, Aug. 10—American-race prejudice is running into official songs in Paris as a result of the objection of white American tourists to dining in French restaurants where all are admitted without regard to color. The Americans declare that they will have things over here as they have them at home. They want to keep the American Negro in Paris in his places. The ugly stand of the Americans called for the issuance of a communique by President Poincare, calling the attention of the prejudiced Americans to the ideals of France and the lack of prejudice. He announced with considerable fairness that if the Americans caused any more trouble, drastic measures would be taken to correct them. Poincare's action was hastened by the protest of the French Negro members of the chamber of deputies who complained about the unfair attitude of the tourists. These latter are held to have explained that they did not care what the French Negro did, they seldom saw or came in contact with ones of them, but they would not stand for American Negroes, such as were kept in their "place" at home, being admitted to an equality with them. The American Negro against whom the tourists are complaining are musicians and others who hold good position and have considerable money. They are a familiar part of the night life of the city, leaving their work in the early morning to frequent the white light restaurants of the Montmartre. The white Americans say that these Negro Americans are dancing with white women and everything else, in direct contradiction to the American spirit of "You stay in your place." ARE YOU AWARE? That if the majority of the people were sentenced to about three houses of solitary thinking they would be fitted subjects for the insane institution. On the other hand if they would cultivate the habit of thinking a little in terms of race development there would soon be something doing along his line. That parents generally don't really love their children? The evidence of true parental love is shown in the preparation for future of one's posterity. You don't love your children when you give away to all of its childish whims, nor do you love them when you so readily permit them to go out of your sight. A child of a certain period is almost like any other animal and is naturally susceptible to the wrong things; hence, the parents, if they intend or care for the child to amount to anything, must watch the child and really study and guide his natural tendencies. Are you thinking or are you wondering? Joyling all modern conveniences was quite an eye-opener to the South Afri- an during his tour of inspection in New York, Boston, and Washington. Dr. Henderson is a Scotchman of strong religious convictions. He believes that in God's providence Negro alives were brought to America hundreds of years ago for a great purpose, and that the American Negro is destined to fill the pages of American history with glorious service themselves and to the Nation. WICHITA, KANSAS. FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 1923. PROGRAM 9:00 a. m. Devotionalists delegates, Pratt and Hutchinson. 9:30 a. m. Remarks, President, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Wichita. Appointment Committees: Enrollment, Finance. 10.00 a. m. Introduction of Visitors and Messengers. A retrospective view of my local B. Y. P. U. By President. 11:00 a. m. Convention Singing. Bible Institute conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayes, Wichita. Offering. Benediction. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 p. m. Opening in "Model B. Y. P. U." conducted by Mr. H. T. Sims, Wichita. Music: "Junior Choir" Calvary, Wichita; Directress, Mrs. Jewel Brown Response: W. H. & P. M., Mrs. Lillian Williams, Wichita Address Distinctive Place of Jr. BY,P U., Mrs. Lillian Williams, Wichita Paper: "Service, Not Honor;"—Mrs. Maggie Chester, Pratt 8:30 p. m. Duet, Rev. Felton Leith and Miss Elma Cotmon 8:00 P. M. Duet, Rev. Fletch Born and Miss Emma Cotton Sermon, Rev. E. W. D. Gorman, Hutchinson. Offering. Benediction. NOTICE: B. Y. P. U. Delegates, come on time for opening session, enter contest for District Banter. PROGRAM OF SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT S. S. WEDNESDAY MORNING—Aug. 15, 1923. 9:00 Devotionals, Workers Together. 2 Cor. 6:1-10; led by Caldwell and Wellington messengers. 9:30 Remarks by Press—Adoption of Program. Partial report of the Employment Committee. Paper:—"The Responsibility and Opportunity of the Intermediate Teacher;" Miss Geneva Mercumes. 11:00 Address—"The S. S. and Social and Industrial Conditions" V. T. Watts. 11:30 Demonstration—"My Ideal S. S."—H. T. Sims. Announcements. Collection. Benediction. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 Devotion—Self Denial. Matt. 16:21-24; Hoistington and Dodge City Messengers. Messengers. 2:20 Address—"Value of a Daily Vacation Bible School, to Children, Workers and Church." Capt. W. L. Hutcherson. 2:40 Solo—Miss Pearl Renfro. President's Annual Address. Echoes from Conventions. 3:20 Address—"The Home Department as an Asset and Opportunity." Rev. J. W. Hayes. 3:40 Letter Reading and financial rally. Committee Reports. EVENING SESSION. 7:30 Devotion, "Love" Cor. 18th chapter; Gt. Bend, Garden City Messengers. 7:45 Literary Program, led by Mrs. J. E. Douglass. 8.30 Welcome Address, Eldorado Messenger. Response, Josie Montgomery. Sermon—Rev. N. J. Stokgs. Solo, Mrs. Jewel Brown. Announcements. Collection. Benediction. The following persons will be in charge of special hour from 8 to 9 each a.m. Wednesday—"The Primary Department, Who They Are and What We Owe Them."—Mrs. Lottie Haycs. Thursday—"Teen Age, Who They Are and What We Owe Them."—H. T. Sims. Friday—"Adults, Who They Are and What We Owe Them."—Rev. Felton Leath. Each speaker will bring a prepared message; bring your note book. Each school is asked to bring $5.00 or more aside from the special effort Money. Remember the Special effort money is a test of your special interest in the S. S. Our Motto is "WORKERS TOGETHER." 7:30. 9:00 Missionary Conference—"Presidents" Missionary Societies"— Mrs. B. C. Rannavalona, Wichita, Nineppe Baptist Church, Mineild Griffin, Wichita 2:00 p. m. Devotional Period, "The Reigning of Christ"—Rev. S. Poe, Garden City; Rev. O. W. Freeman, Lained. 2:30 p. m. Report of Executive Boards, Cor. Sar'y, Treas. Report of District Missionary, Rev. M. S. Jones, Friend. 3:30 p. m. Reading-Letter. 4:30 p. m. Sermon. Offering. Benediction. RFMPMBRP—If the names of your Deliveries do not appear on this Program, it is due to the fact, they were not sent to the Program Committee. IS THERE ONLY ONE PLACE FOR JUSTICE? (By The Associated Negro Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug.—Concerning bail for Marcus Garvey, Henry Lincoln Johnson who with William C. Matthews of Boston, is retained now as attorney, says: "By every rule of law and reason, Marcus Garvey is entitled to bail pending his appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the reversal of judgment of the district court convicting him. The denial of bail to Marcus Garvey was in largest measure produced by the admission of illegal testimony; that is to say, the district attorney produced allegations that Garvey's organization had an arsenal and weapons for offense and that directly or indirectly his sympathizers had engaged in divers threats upon the lives of the trial judge and the district attorney. "None of that's was proved but was allowed to go in. "Emma Goldman was admitted to bail on a far more serious offence than Garvey's conviction. Big Bill Haywood was admitted to bail, and there is no earthly comparison between the thing for which Garvey was convicted and the enormity of the charge against Bill Haywood. "In my judgment, the denial of bail to Garvey in the circumstance is far more dangerous than all the climes ever charged against Marcus Garvey." A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. (By The Associated Negro Press) MOBILE, ALA, Aug. 10—The convict leasing system received a severe blow last Sunday at the hands of the Rev. W. E. Lockler in a sermon to his congregation at the First Baptist Church. "Human beings are being cut to pieces with lashes such as one would not dare to strike dumb animals with for fear of being arrested for cruelty to animals, and many of them have marks on their bodies which they will carry to their graves. If this be true, why in the name of all that is decent and right do not they do away with it" Dr. Lockler will head a state-wide movement to abolish the convict camps. MORE BRAVE OFFICERS, LESS LYNCHING. (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. JOSEPH, MICH. Aug. 10—A mob of several hundred men, bent upon obtaining two Negroes held on charges of attacking a white girl at Benton Harbor, Sunday night, menaced the county jail here during the night and was prevented from storming the structure only by a show of bravado on the part of Sheriff George Bridgman. The crowd, assembling late last night, demanded the sheriff turn the prisoners over. The officers established a dead line, and one member of the mob who crossed was seized and placed in a cell adjoining that occupied by the two Negroes. The mob broke up at an early hour this morning. Five Cents Per Copy UNDER ALL CONDITIONS, SAVE. (By The Associated Negro Press) Ossinging, N. R., Aug. 19—Samuel Williams, "Sam the Bootblack" was pardoned last Saturday by Governor Smith after serving 15 years of a long sentence. He had saved $890 from tips from fellow prisoners and deposited $800 of that amount in a local bank to his credit. He says he is going into some kind of business. ANOTHER MOVE FOR AN EXODUS. (By The Associated Negro Press) YAZJO CITY, MISS. Aug. 10—A frenzled mob burned Willie Minnifield at the stake last Saturday night. The young Negro was accused of attacking a white woman with an ax and otherwise mutilating her. She was expected to die from her injuries. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our profoundest appreciation for the sympathetic interest manifested by our many friends during the prolonged illness and death of our dear sister, Margaret. And we wish to extend our hearty appreciation to the local Tuskegee Club for the very fine spirit shown in sending a beautiful floral wreath for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sellers, Mr. and Mrs E. M. Barnes. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank the neighbors an friends for the kindness shown and the beautiful floral offering during the death of our little son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Neely and family. Mr. and Mrs. Embray. St. Paul Notes. The extreme heat and exceedingly warm weather did not prevent a good attendance at the 11:00 a. m., services, who enjoyed the splendid sermon delivered by our pastor, Rev. R. L. Pope. His subject was, "The Devil Sowing Tares." He made an impressive and forceful talk of the tares and sins sown into the hearts, bringing evil, sorrow and destruction into the lives of men. The Holy Sacrament was administered. Two came forward and united with the church. Arrangements are being made for our big S. S., and Church picnic to be given Aug. 30th. The Ladies' Aid Society is to be highly commended and they are very much pleased at the splendid financial results from their cooked food sale held Saturday. Stewardess Board No. 2 served the weekly dinner Thursday. A quartet from our choir rendered a group of songs at the St. Paul M. E. Church (white) Sunday morning of last week. The date of the session of the Kansas Conference to be held at our Church, will be Sept. 5th. Special services will be held on next Sunday evening. SESSION. The Reigning of Christ;" Rev. Leon Moderator's Annual Address. Solo. Vering. Benediction. MORNING. G. P. Henderson, Rev. G. H. Hogan. Benediction. In morning,—Ministers and Deacon client. Tested to enroll in the Ministers and membership fee of 25c. If you cannot right. ONES, Sec'y, M. & D. Union. Your Delegates do not appear on this not sent to the Program Committee. We had good services all day Sunday. S. S., at 9:45, found the superintendent at his post with good attendance. Then the prayer service began, lasting 80 minutes. The pastor took for his subject: "I am the way, the truth and the life and he preached a powerful sermon; which filled our hearts with joy. Dr. and Mrs. Camton of Pueblo, worshipped with us Sunday and declared they were filled spiritually to the overflowing; so well pleased were they, that they stayed over and worshipped with us at night. Sisters Burt and Vaughn gave an entertainment Saturday evening; we had a great time to the surprise of our pastor. We had a good program first: Song by all; opening address by Deacon Vaughn; prayer in concert; paper by Mr. Palmer which was good; paper by Mr. W. A. Matthews, subject: "The Bible" which was a masterpiece; duet by Mrs. Glydes Palmer and Mrs. Cora Anderson; solo by Mrs. Ida Vaughn; solo by I. V. Burt, "The Exodus of the Negro from the South" sang in the time of "Old Black Joe" which was wonderful; and too, it is wonderful to see how God has put it into the hearts of some of our people to write poems and songs and the way our race is treated in the South is the cause of their leaving there. Next was a recitation by Miss Genola Vaughn "A Miner's Trouble" was just grand; too, Miss Genola knows, for her father and brothers are miners; solo by Mrs. Harris Johnson, "Jesus is all the World to me" with Mrs. Starkston at the piano. Mrs. Starkton is an accomplished musician; last, but by no means least; a paper by Mrs. Brenson, "Jesus and the Devil." O what a wonderful paper that was. I wish I could do justice to it, but I can't, but will say it was fine. It takes a pure vision of God's word to get up a paper like that. We are pleased to note that Mr. Tom Mims and Mr. Buck Powel are much improved. Mrs. Chappel who has been confined to her bed is again up. Mrs. Annie Alexander is suffering from hay fever very much these hot days. Also Mrs. Millie Jones. Mrs. Fields who with her husband has been here three weeks has been very sick at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Boggues where they have been rooming. Mr. Fields is a hod-carrier and has been working with some contractors from LaJunta. Mr. and Mrs. Nevels motored to Pueblo, Saturday evening; returning Sunday; reported a pleasant trip. The elderly Mrs. York who has been staying with her son, R. M. York at Tobaeo, has come to stay with her younger son J. F. York and her grand-daughter, Miss Margaret Masterston. Mr. W. A. Matthews motored to Pueblo, last Sunday-now read between the lines; he said tell them he was seen in Pueblo, and they would know the rest. Dr. and Mrs. Compton- and little brother, were dinner guests at Deacon Burt and wife, Sunday. We are having some good old summer time, so if you can't keep cool, go to the club and get some pop on ice and ice cream; and keep as cool as you can—Smith and Nevels keep it there for you; and if you had rather have something just a little hotter than the weather, go to 915 Main St., to Deacon Hood's barbecue stand and they will serve you meat that is hot. Mr. and Mrs. Masterston motored over to Rouse last Tuesday to Sister Journey's funeral. Mrs. Willis from Rouse, Mr. McNeal and others from Lester, also attended the funeral. Mr. Bassett and son were over from Lester, Sunday evening and worshipped with us. Little C. R. Bruster, our pastor's son, has been very sick, but we are pleased to say he is about again. Master Gerome Powell has gone to Colorado Springs, to see his aunt, Mrs. Charity Washington, his mother's sister, Mrs. Emma Teal. Card of Thanks. Mr. Journey wishes to thank his many friends of both races for the kindness shown them in the hour of his sadness and for the manybeautiful flowers given as a token of love for her. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for their heart-felt sympathy and kindness in the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father, M. J. Dancey; and for the beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Mrs. Alice Dancey, Mrs. Anna Livingston. St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor. Our services on last Sunday were very fair. The Spirit of God seemed present and all went well. Early Sunday a. m., our pastor was standing at the water's edge waiting for the appearance of the candidates for baptism, who soon showed up. The baptising was one of joy to the three candidates as well as the spectators. The S. S., was well attended; Bro. Wilson the Supt., is working hard and is succeeding. The picnic given by the school last Saturday, was a fair success At 11 o'clock a m., our pastor, Rev. J. E. Douglass was in the pulpit and close for text Matt, 18.3, subject: "Humbleness." The minister showed that he had studied the matter prayerfully; at the close of the sermon four persons were fellowshipped to our membership. Rev. Brewer of Van. Buran, Ark., was with us also, and we enjoyed his presence. We were blessed with several visitors. Sister Winner of Dallas, Texas, gave us a very instructive talk; afterwhich our pastor administered the Lord's Supper and a joyous time was had. At 6:45 p. m., the pastor and his wife drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson, 1155 N. Mosley where all things pertaining to joy and comfort were in readiness prepared by the hand of Mrs. Anderson who knows what to cook and how to cook a dinner for a wedding occasion; Miss Dorothy Sims, president of the Wabash Studio of Music was at the piano and you know enough is said. Miss Montgomery sang a solo that was pleasing to all even the bride and the groom. At the proper time the wedding march began played by Miss Sims, with the best man and maid of honor bringing forward the couple to be married in the persons of Mr. Carl Holt and Miss Hazel Brakebill of Enid Oklahoma. Peering through the palms that served as a splendid decoration, stood Dr. Douglass waiting for the papers of rites which were handed him by Mr. Edward Anderson. In a pleasing way, which is usual for him, Rev. Douglass recited the marriage ceremony which joined the couple as one. The dinner prepared by Mesdames Anderson and Adams, were fine to behold. The B. Y. P. U., was fine Sunday evening; Mr. Newton is moving on. At B o'clock the minister chose for his text Rom. 8:35; subject: "Standing Fast." At th close of the sermon we were blessed with two accessions. James Douglass, Jr., is making good as a chauffeur in the employ of Mr. Hays on Fountain; he handles his Packard and Peerless, well and is liked by the family. A Trip of Pleasure And Education. Now, that vacation time is here many are wondering where to go and how to go. We are glad to say that this question has been anticipated and the answer is now presented to us by a new organization of our business men, under the management of Mr. Leo. Frame. Lack of accommodation and discriminations have hitherto marred the pleasures of our vacation trips, and these are the unpleasantnesses that the Pioneer Stage Line Company have figured a way to successfully overcome. The company plans to start three cars on or about the 15th of June, and will tour through Colorado Springs, Denver, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain, National Park and the Yellowstone National Park. The trip will consume about twenty days and the round trip transportation includes all expenses for passengers except their food. Plenty of time has been figured for fishing, hiking, and sight-seeing; so there will be absolutely nothing for the tourist to worry about. The company will willingly extend the time of the trip to suit the convenience of passengers, majority ruling, and of course with reasonable additional renumeration. Cars will be starting simultaneously from Kansas City, Wichita, and Oklahoma City, and persons who are interested are advised to begin organizing parties now. This is a most progressive movement on the part of the men of our race, and we are certainly glad to congratulate the heads of this enterprise and here's wishing the new company much success. For information write or call— 615 North Main Street, Wichita, CALL—Market 3462. READ THE NEGRO STAR $1.50 PER YEAR. REGISTERED PHARMACY IN CHARGE FILLING PRESCRIPTION A SPECIALTY. Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Best Brands of Tobaccos, Gums and Drug Sundraes. We have a full line of LOURNEY VIVANTE CREATIONS of Eau de Toilette, Tale, Creme. Face Poudre, Compacte Poudre and Rouge. We are giving Coupons, which will entitle you to $1.25 Bottle of Lourney Vivante Parfum absolutely Free. All our Toilet Articles are First Class. Don't forget your Coupon. -A Co'ored Insurance for Co'ored People -Pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits B. W. CRAWFORD, Sec. ```markdown ``` CALL M.6633 SEXTON CLEANER 515 N MAIN HE SUMMER MUTUAL I ASSOCI —A Co'ored Insurance —Pays Sick, Accident B. W No. 110 West Elm St. Lester, Colorado News. Sunday morning, July 29th; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. The topic of the lesson was Matthew; A study of conversion; Matt. 9:9-13; Luke 5: 27-28. At 11:00 a. m. Rev. S. Howard filled the stand, and preached a good sermon, the subject of his text was; "If ye shall abide in my love." St. John 15:10. At 5:30 p. m. Topic of the lesson: "A woman who went to war." Memory verse: "Yet a little while and the world beholdeth me no more." John 14:9. At 7:30 p. m., prayer service and at 8:00 p. m., Rev. Nonley read for the opening Scripture Gal. 6:1-18. Afterwhich Rev. J. Brown preached a good sermon from 1st Peter; his subject was, "Peter an Apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus." Messrs Ed Johnson, Jesse Sims, and H. Mongom went on a fishing party; fine luck those boys had; they are planning another fishing trip on the 4th, if the rain does not cut them off. Mr. W, N. Porter is all smiles; the stork visited his home on the 30th and left a bouncing baby boy. Mother and baby are getting along just fine. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bassle went on a fishing trip and reported fine luck. Mr. and Mrs. Suddeth, Mr. and Mrs. Gingsberry and Mr. A. Wilcox motored to the Spanish Peaks and to Trinidad, on the 22nd. The L. R. M., played the Oak View Team; the scores were 19 and 2 in favor of the L. R. M. Batteries; for L. R. M. Mr. Endicot and Mr. L. Lawrence: You can't go around playing the Role of success Dressed Up in the Costume of A Failure. So if your Clothes are not becoming to you, you had better be coming to us. Suits made to order from $18 TO $60. TAILORING CO. AND DYER, WICHITA, KANSAS FLOWER INSURANCE STATION. for Colored People — and Death Benefits— W. CRAWFORD, Sec. Phone M 5017 T Mrs. Ed Johnson called on Mrs. Sims last evening. Miss Iona Sims is a visitor of Miss M. Howard Mrs. Lydia Sims, Reporter. LESTER LISTENING. BE CAREFUL IN GEORGIA. (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, GA., Aug. 10—An effort to check the migration of Negroes and other farm laborers was given by the authors as the reason for the introduction of a bill in the Georgia Legislature, today, which would make it a felony for any person or concern to solicit labor in Georgia for other States. Punishment would be a prison term of not less than three years nor more than seven. "Passage of this bill," one of the authors declared: "will result in checking the exodus of Negroes and other farm labor of Georgia to other states. It does not allow even licensed labor agents to operate in the State. The present labor situation in Georgia demands drastic legislation and this measure is one which we think best to provide relief." BY—MRS. W. L. M. BONNER And LITTLE MISS VERDELL 904 E. 11th St. The K. K's., must. Ashes to Ashes—Dust to Dust, If your girls don't get your money, The police must If your hairdresser or druggist cannot supply you order direct from us. 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White wash skirts and Skinner Skirts in plaids and stripes, a Dresses: Printed Crepe dresses $16.50..... Dresses in printed voiles. All a $9.50..... Dresses in Ginghams, all sizes. Caps:: Silk capes, full lined, lined now..... Blouses in Crepes, tricolette August Clean-up..... Sweaters: Balkan and slip-over Special..... One lot of soiled envelopes. Size Bathing suits for women. Blue values..... Children's Socks, colored tops, 49c..... One table of women's hose. A Fiber silk, 79c value.... Salina Kansas News. The attendance was fairly good at 11 o'clock services Sunday. After Scripture reading and a few moments of Silent prayer the pastor offered up a special prayer in behalf of our late president's bereaved family and the nation. He then delivered a strong gospel sermon from this theme; "A Converted Woman;" based on the S. School lesson "Mary Magdalene." Many striking truths were brought out. He emphasized the fact that no matter how many or how black our sins may be the power of God is able to save. The Sunday School was well attended and much interest manifested on the part of the teachers and pupils. At 8 o'clock p. m., pastor Williams preached the 6th sermon of the series of sermons from the Ten Commandments. Subject "Thou shalt not kill." How we murder without really taking lives was very clearly pointed out. There are murderers of character, peace and various other things. This was indeed a very instructive sermon. Pastor Williams, Mesdames Williams, Olivia Jackson, E. D. Bryant, Lola Reid, Mrs. Bertha Haynes and Zoe Elizsee are the delegates who are attending the Smoky Hill District Association at Manhattan, this week. Mr. Jewel Brooks, Omaha, Nebr. spent a few days in the city, with relatives and friends. Rev. J. R. Ransom and wife, and Dr. J. L. Louis of Topeka, spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. Williams, San Francisco, Cal., is visiting in the city the guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. G. Porter and Prof. Porter. Mesdames Sarah Henderson, Grace Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Kizer and son left Friday for Tenn., where they will visit their old homes. Mrs. Alfred Young entertained Friday evening at a prettily appointed dinner party, complimentary to Mrs. Jennie Ransom of Topeka. The color scheme of yellow and white was beautifully carried out with garden flowers; the center piece on each of the quartet tables being a lovely basket of golden rods. Clever place cards marked the covers. The hostess was assisted in the serving of the delicious four course dinner, by Mrs. Adolph Nelson and Mrs. Vernon Grant. Those sharing in the hospitalities of the evening were; Mrs. Wallace Travis, Mrs. Ted Haynes, Mrs Arthur Haynes, Mrs. Elizabeth Kipper, Mrs. Naomi Hatcher, Mrs. Everett Brown, Mrs. Wm. Gordon, Mrs. Jno. Cobb, Mrs. Thos. Parker, Mrs. Howard Browner, Mrs. Ernest Brown, Mrs. Daisy Hill, Mrs. Joe Elizsee, Miss Agnes Hudson, Miss Geraldine Bryant and the honor guest. During the evening Mrs. Ransom and Miss Bryant delighted the guests with several musical numbers. Mrs. Ransom will be remembered in HOUSE WIRING. FIXTURES. LAMPS. chine, white, tan and gray, $8.50 $6.50 mer's ratin, special. $4.95 all wool, $6.50 value. $3.95 sizes in lights and darks, values to $9.95 sizes. Light and darks. Value to $1.95 and colors. Special. $4.95 lights and darks, values to $16.50 $9.95 and paisley. Values to $4.95, $1.00 er, Tie side. All colors and sizes $2.95 sizes 40 to 44, Special. 61c e and white, red and white, $1.49 59c sizes 4 1-2 to 9 1-2. Values to 19c and 39c all seconds. Black, grey and tan. 49c Salina, as Miss Jennie Boswell. Miss Ovelia Hayes leaves Thursday for Denver, Colo., where she will spend her vacation. Mrs. Joe Green and little granddaughter Viola, are leaving soon for Los Angeles, Calif., on a visit. Electric Washer $10.00 Down Balance Easy. NATIONAL VACUUM MACHINE LEE LEWIS' GOOD FURNITURE 232 N. MAIN 236 NOTICE!! To the Churches and Auxiliaries of the Southwest District Missionary Baptist Association:— We hereby call your attention to the Annual Meeting of the Southwest District Association to convene August 14-18, 1923, with Second Baptist Church, Eldorado, Kana., Rev. J. R. Roman, Pastor. We hope this will be the greatest session of our History, spiritually, and financially. Let the churches, S. Schools, Missionary Societies, and B. Y. P. Unions bestir themselves now, elect your delegates now, and send names to Cor. Sec'y to arrange the program. The people of Eldorado, are making great preparation and expecting a large delegation. Let every department rally to help make this meeting great. Our District quota this year is $1,500. We must meet our obligations to the State in helping to promote the kingdom of Christ. Programs and letter blanks will be sent, urge every department to represent at this meeting, Rev. J. C. Rogers, Moderator, Mrs. I. F. Bates, Cor. Sec'y, 1713 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kan. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas Res. 501N. Water St. Phone Mkt 1665 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE 515 North Main St. Phones M.1844 M. 1999 Notary Public in Office. WICHITA . . . KANSAS. 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 days VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr. A. P. Brickell Garden Tools, Rubber Hose. Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock. We carry a complete stock of ev everything in our line. Call and look over our stock and get prices A. P. BRICKELL. 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140 PASTIME MUSIC SHOP Black Swan and Paramount Records. Sheet Music and Columbia Grafanolas All Colored MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY ESLINGER and ESLINGER Hattie Clemontin Proprietors YOU DON'T HAVE T For some one to come he the Sunday's dinner gro Market 5548; that's the YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT For some one to come home to help you carry the Sunday's dinner groceries home. Just call Market 5548; that's the Packing House Market. If it's eatables of the best kind they have it. Never late. See if we told you wrong Packing For prompt MAR service Phone C. D. DARRIGRA 320 E. 21st St. SILKS! SILKS! SILKS! Visit This Busy Shop where QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME Marked At The Less Expensive Prices THOS. J. RING SILK CO. 215 EAST DOUGLAS. NOTICE! Madam Effijs Grissard EGYPTIAN HAIR SPECIALIST DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR ITCHING SCALP, TETTER. Try My Oils. Growing Oil 50c. Pressing Oil 60 guarantee every treatmen and the oils as well. Give me a trial. I make hair GROW. MADAM GRISSARD, 1621 Ohio Ave., Wichita Kansas When you have hauling of any kind, call D.3146W. Service that satisfies. Prices moderate. Fresh Garden Vegetables of All Kinds delivered at your door. M. LIVINGSTON 1755 Ohio.Ave. NORTH END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 Good Boiling Meat..... 6c Round and Loin Steak..... 25c Good Roast Meat..... 10 & 12½ c Hamburger..... 10c Home Made Lard, 2 pounds.. 25c Home Made Sausage 15c or 2 pounds..... 25c MURDOCK ELECTRICAL CO. 739 N. Main Phone D. 970 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. JOIN THE MOVIE CLUB. WHERE is the Colored Motion Picture Aspirant who has not wanted to know about the Colored Movie World? —St. Louis, The Colored Hollywood— Learn the salaries paid, be posted in every activity in Colored Film Land Membership Card Sent on Receipt of $1.02—Address: FASHODA INST. Club Dept. O Lock Box 1413 ST. LOUIS, MO TO WAIT home to help you carry oceries home. Just call Packing House Market. House RKET your order in early. ND, Proprietor. Phone M.5548 ```markdown ``` AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens'. Shoes repaired while you wait. Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's half soles Panco $1.10 Ladies' half soles 75c All Rubber Heels 40c per Pair Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I. E. Reddick, 607 E. Murdock Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 304 N. ST. FRANCIS PHONE MKT. 1658 Good As the Best and Better than the Most POINSETTA BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARY CO. Phone M. 6620. OSCAR LAMB. PROP. 1415 N. Mosley Ave. Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. ..djoining Kansas Industrial Educational Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the ministry. GEO. R. BRIDEFORT. Principal. J. H. GARNETT, D. D. Dean. J. H. VANLEU, Director. Address all communications to either of the above persons. Things to be Prayed For: Summer School, Student Body, Missons. Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building, One Hundred acres of land. J. H. VANLEU. Gen. Missionary Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. Never late. See if we told you wrong MEDICINE BUTTER You just naturally think It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP QUARTS ..... $ 50 GALLON OF VANILA..... 1 50 GALLON OF FRUIT..... 1 60 GALLON OF BRICK..... 2 00 BAKERY AND CONFECTION OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1413 CENTRAL MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY Situated in the heart of America. Well equipped with modern facilities. Steam heat, shower baths, trained nurse and physician. Location not only beautiful but healthful. Teachers from fourteen Colleges and Universities. Food and Boarding Service cannot be excelled. A college education within the reach of all. Trades of every character, taught. The following Courses are offered. ... THE NEGRO STAR 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EVERY FRI H. T. SIMS MEMBER OF NATIONAL B. C. Rannavalona W. S. Moore E. M. Barnes Miss Lula Covington, 501 N. Water SUBSCRIPT One Year Six Months Three Months One Month Entered as second-class matter Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of M. The writer of any article must published. Write on one side of pa- ny matter for publication.—Notify your paper. Official Organ of Convention and The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. ALL indications of a political nature point to a general and overwhelming assumption of the reins of political force by THE PEOPLE which does not argue well for the certain successes of either of the Old Line Parties in the next National Campaign. An unsettled economic condition with its depressing effects upon the business and farming interests of the country has in no uncertain measure served to direct the at- tain measure served to direct the attention of the people throuout the country to things of a political nature with the result that the pot has begun to boil early. The Republican Party will face one of the greatest crisis in its history in the approaching campaign not only from a local and state but national point of view in the event that Henry Ford is accepted as the candidate of the Democratic Party or becomes a third party candidate. Capitalistic influences have been able to set aside the organic principles of the Grand Old Party while political influences have served to hold the party from a proper assertion of its fundamental faith thru governmental agency where in control of existing situations that the average Republican Voter who has been touched by Labor Conditions, Small Business Influences, Domestic or Foreign Trade Relations, Taxation Problems or as is the case with the Negro Voter vast problems affecting the general social, economic and political welfare of an entire racial group is watching with deep concern. In dealing with the Negro the Grand Old Party departing from the Altruistic stand of Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Blaine, and Roosevelt has within the last decade given many evidences of being nothing more than a large sponge which during campaign periods absorbs the Negro and after a successful election has allowed political factors hostile to the national interests of the racial group to press the group from the spongo before it has felt the heat of political favor. This is a matter that has quietly had the attention of colored political forces and must have their attention to the end that the race be no longer sold by a party that fails for some reason to make good on its promises incurred prior to every national campaign either by word of its political leaders or by their apparent and suggested attitudes. The Republican Party must in the eye of the Negro Voter in no small measure assume responsibility for the failure of the Dyer Anti Lynching Measure to become a Federal Enactment. The Negro Ex-Service Man must regard with some show of concern the failure of the party to sign the failure of the party head to sign a REASONABLE NATIONAL BONUS MEASURE. The Negro Race emasured in spite of a determined support of the Grand Old Party cannot point with pride to any tangible benefits that have been derived by the group through support of the National Ticket in the last campaign. Situated in the heart of America Colleges and Universities. Food and The following Courses are offered: 1. College 8 2. High School 6 3. Vocational High School 7 4. Music 8 Living expenses at the Inst TELEPHONE MARKET $130 SUNDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, R. Editor and Publisher NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Er St, Phone M. 1666 Local Editress TION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at March 3, 1879. Sign name whether or not it is to be paper. We reserve the right to reject us at once, when you fail to receive Kansas Baptist Auxiliaries. These propositions give wide range for the average thinker who will within a few months be called upon to give his support to the movement of the Grand Old Party gain in its efforts to score success on the national target of political prestige and victory. The high glory and success of no political party in the country is one-third as important as the successful progressive movement of the Negro Race in America towards a higher degree of economic freedom and recognition of the full status of American Citizenship for individuals of the race in accordance with the lofty precepts of the Federal Constitution, and as a matter of fact to be fair and square no party is deserving of the united support of the race that cannot or will not secure to the race such freedom and recognition. The Republican Party needs to wake to the fact that the Negro of today is not UNCLE TOM of forty years back. The Negro voter is and will demand thru his leaders some of the tangible fruits of political victory and a smaller degree of political promises made in the heat of excited campaigns. If the Republican Party with the undivided support of the Negro Voter cannot after a successful campaign thru a party vote pass legislation to protect the legal status of the Black Man and give to him the ordinary protection due American Citizenship. If it cannot secure for the highly advanced thinker and worker of the race a place at the national, state and local political pie counter better than mere janitor and police work. If it cannot place the race in the Southland in a position of political safety relative to its right to assert the common duties of citizenship. THEN, WHAT MATTER IF WE HAVE A HENRY FORD for a mere change? So the calamity which may sweep over the country cannot be more alarming than the depressed atmosphere that has developed under Republican Successes concerning the general welfare of the race. It is high time for Republican Leaders to learn that the Negro Racco has ceased to be a mere POLITICAL FOOT BALL and that mere promises will not get the party over the Ford Hurdle in the coming campaign. The result may have some dangerous aspects but yet as an experiment it is well worth while that a party that refuses to play fair through its successful factors be beaten at the polls rather than be allowed to play with the sincerity and faithful support of a loyal racial group. The Negro in the coming campaign must think and vote for the best interest of the race whether it means FORD, McADOO or some other force to be developed within the ranks of the Grand Old Party. The old story of the favors of years passed into ancient history. The Negro of this age wants definite, practical and positive results of political successes for his race that measure up to the demands of the ages in which he lives and this ought to be the demand and thought KANSAS IN rica. Well equipped wth modern f and Boarding Service cannot be e 5. Theological 6. Carpentry 7. Auto Mechanica 8. Tailoring Institute $13.00 per month. An.o. KANSAS INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE WE DELIVER ORDERS OF $2 OR OVER of every Negro political leader in the approaching campaign. If the Republican Party cannot rootify conlions affecting the race in the Southland. If it cannot assure to the race a greater degree of racial patronage after a successful victory; If it cannot secure legislation to the benefit of the political, social and economical success in all sections of the country on an equal par with such benefits derived by other race groups, then, it is time for the Negro Vote to be cast in Another Direction. Where Eats are Fine—Barbecue, Hamburgers and cold drinks. We extend the first invitation, come once, thereafter you will come voluntarily. Mr. and Mrs. Lemme are proud of their new baby boy. Among the business callers were Mr. Ed. Sexton, the tailor, Mr. Thos. B. Ervin the transfer man, and Rev. H. H. Edmond. Miss Sharon Parish dropped in to see us one afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams of the Cresview Club, was in the office their first call, today, and was pleased with the plant. Miss Mabel Carter of Chicago, Ill., is in the city the guest of Miss Luverna Hall. Quite an excellent musical program was rendered at New Hope Baptist Church last evening by the younger pupils of the Wabash Studio of Music. Mrs. Estello Terry of Fort Scott, is a visitor in the city. Mr. A. Willis is making a visit in the city from Newton, Texas. Mr. James Wright is visiting in the city from Gary, Indiana. Mrs Harriette Lewis has been confined to her bed for several days from injuries received to her foot. Mrs. Mary Webster has been very much indisposed recently. Little Miss Louise Fort, after performing on program all last evening, was taken very sick. She is reported something better this morning. Mrs Hazel Wooden has returned to Wichita, and surprised us by silently entering the office. Mr. Elbert Wright, who has been visiting his father and relatives here, looked the office over with much ap proval. Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Mrs Butler and Junior Butler and Mrs. Payne of Newton, motored over yesterday and attended the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory commencement program last evening, which was a success. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Farmer are away for their summer vacation Mr. Sedgwick Paul left for Los Angeles, Cal., to visit with his mother and other relatives. Attorney Brown is visiting friends and relatives in Sedalia, Mo. The editor is in Manhattan, Kans., attending the association this week. attending the association this week. Miss B. Nash of Clinton, Mo., and her auntie, Mrs Charlotte Nash, are in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ld Thomas. Miss Nash is a teacher and has been attending the Normal at Emporia. The young folks are giving some entertainments for them. Mrs. Virgil Conner was taken to the St. Francis Hospital last Saturday. Aug. 4th, for an operation by Dr. H. T. Geeder. The City Wide Mission Union will meet Sunday afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church. The Music Lovers Study Club will meet with Mrs. Emory 1033 N Mosley. A continued discussion of vocalization. A vocal selection by Mrs. Letcher and a paper by Mrs. Hayes will be some of the features of the meeting. Mr. John Jones, a student of Friends University in this city, is spending his vacation in Denver, Colo., while there he is working as porter on the Missouri Pacific from Denver to Salt Lake City Mrs. Rogers and daughters Cleo and Irene, left Sunday for Colorado Springs. Just received a card from Attorney Martin in New York, where he is attending to business pertaining to his profession, among which is the Marcus Garvey case. Mrs. A. W Sellars is able to be up in her room after being confined to her bed for two weeks. Mrs. Geo. W. White is leaving today for LaJunita, Colo., where she will in her husband, who has been there for the past four months, having decided to leave. Mrs. Austin of Oklahoma, is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chub Trout. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Jones 1065 N. Washington are delighted to have her brother, Mr. Rebt Merrill of Chicago, to spend some time here with them. Mrs. Jennie Ball of Wellington, Ocala, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Whitney, 1132 N. Washington. Miss Pay Oliver is opening a pleasant vacation in Colorado. Mrs. Beil P. White is proud to have her daughter, Mrs. Riza E. Wyner from Dallas, Texas, and her son, Mr. J. W. Pate from Minneapolis, Minn. O. C. COTTRELL Watchmaker and Jeweler 202 E. 21st St. WICHITA, KANSAS IDEAL GROCERY Groceries, Meats, Country Products, Ice Cream, Candies, and cold drinks. 9 8 E 13th St. Phone Mkt 6132 RS OF $2 OR OVER 37c Pk Beef Steak ... ... 18c JOIN THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD Stop walling the weary blues. Hang the banjo on the wall and let's start something. Send stamps for particulars. THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD 309 East 39th St., Chicago, Ill. If so, I will give you an opportunity. The man, who has a trade is the man, who gets the job. Many a tractor is being driven into the fence corner because they lacked men of experience. Many a man has lost his automobile, because he lacked the knowledge to handle it properly. Many a farmer has failed, because he did not have the mechanical knowledge necessary to keep his machinery in repair. Many a boy has failed in life because he did not take up the trade of his talent. If you want to take up the study of a trade, address. Box 131 E. W. DOUGLASS. Oakley, Kansas WE CAN SUPPLY YOUR WANTS IN THE BUILDING LINE FROM THE BOT- TOM OF THE BASEMENT TO THE TOP OF THE CHIMNEY. ALL SIZES OF SCREEN DOORS ARE CARRIED IN STOCK. MARSHALL.ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. 2004 N. Lawrence Phone Market £897 NOTICE!! Meet with the Neorho Valley District Baptist Association, Women's Home and Foreign Mission Convention, and Ministers' and Deacons' Union which convenes with the 2nd Baptist Church, Iola, Kans., Aug. 14th to 17th 1923 Rev. L. D. Stevens, pastor Plastering and Variety of Wall Patching Paper Selections G. E. BOWEN, Painter and Paper Hanger Flue Pointing a Specialty. WICHITA, Phone Mkt. 4324 KANSAS MALE HELP COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write- Mrs. Belle P. Willis, EXPERIENCED-MIDWIFE Expert and Careful Treatment of All FEMALE COMPLAINTS. I have successfully used Dr. F. Abendroth's Safeguard Pastiles for more than 30 years, directly with my treatments, of which I am an agent. 1802 N. Washington Phone D. 870 J. Watch your steps, it is best to know your life-time-mates before you get them. This bureau can take your desires and with information concerning thousands be able to rightly get for you, your hearts' ideals. What more, if you both are satisfied. For particulars, write, CRESCENT, L. Box 172, Wichita, Kansas. BRIGGS-LACY Professional Piano Tuning, And Phonograph Repairing. 202 E. 21st St. Phone Mkt. 2364 MAKE $20 weekly at home, furnishing colored names and addresses. Experience unnecessary. Particulars Free—United Mailing Co. Dept. N. St. Louis.