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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.15,No.22, FUNERAL SERVICE OF DR. J. H. VAN LEU Preachers From All Parts Of The State Present. With Calvary Baptist church filled to an overflow at 2:00 p. m., Sept. 18th, last tributes for such a noble and useful life were paid Dr. J. H. Van Leu, the Missionary of Kansas Baptist for 26 years. The thought of "Asleep in Jesus" seemed so real for him, because he labored untiringly and he looked as though he was asleep in a beautiful gray plush casket with flowers from friends and organizations from in and out of town. Nearly every preacher and worker of note was present or sent a telegram or letter of condolence. With Dr. W. C. Cartwright, master of ceremonies, the following program was carried out:— Rev. Van Leu's favorite song, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus;" by choir. Scripture lesson by Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor of Pleasant Green, K.C.K. Prayer by Rev. A.W. Ross, D.D. Calvary Baptist, Coffey- ville; Solo by Mrs. Fines, "There will Be No Night." Announcement of telgrams, letters and resolutions of condolence by Mr. H. T. Sims:— TELEGRAMS, LETTERS OF CON- TELEGRAMS, LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE AND RESOLUTIONS OF DR. J. H. VAN LEU Demonstrations of Love, Appreciations of Service. Sept. 7, 1923, Dr. J. W. Hayes, 1418 E. 23rd St, Los Angeles, Calif. Sept. 8, 1923, Dr. J. T. Crawford, Topeka, State See. Kans. Sept. Con. Sept. 8, Dr, J, H. Garnett, Gary, Ind. Sept. 10,Mrs. S. A. Pisnell, Weir, Sept. 15, Prof. G. R. Bridgeforth, Athens, Ala. Sept. 12, Calvary Bapt., J. J. Dodd, clerk, Coffeyville. Sept. 10, 2nd Bapt., Ch., P. M. Merrideth, clerk, Newton. Sept. 17, Rev. J. T. Elias, Denver, Colo. Sept. 17, 1st Bapt. Ch., Gt, Bend, Sept. 18, L. M. Curtis and wife Springfield, Mo. Sept. 17, Wm. E. Harrison, Alma, Kan. Sept. 17, St. Louis Branch of S. S. Pub. House, Geo. W. Dickerson, Manager, I. T. Mack., Sec. Sept. 10, Rev. E. W. D. Garmon and family, & 2nd Bapt. Ch., Hutchinson, Sept. 17, Mrs. Nellie Biggers, 3708 Summitt St. K. C. Mo. Sept. 8, Mrs. D. M. Bridgeforth, Topeka Sept. 11, Revs. E. N. Gaines, M. J. Burton, J. W. Lemis, W. H. Young, S. J. Williams, Topeka, Kansas. Sept. 9, Resolution St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. R. L. Pope pastor, Bishop H. B. Parks, presiding, Rev. R. C. Henderson, Secretary (Conference) Sept. 8, Aunt Sellie, Memphis, Tenn. Sept. 10, Mary Enoch, Wichita. Sept. 10, R. Cole, Kansas City. Sept. 11, The W. H. & F. M. Circle, New Hope Baptist Ch., Tina Allen, Sec. Parsons, Kansas. Sept. 11, New Hope Baptist Church, Wichita, Mrs. Ida. F. Bates, Sec. Sept. 9, Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Rannavalona, 310 W. Pine, Wichita. Sept. 9, Ebenezer Bapt. Rev. W. C. Cartwright, pastor, Mrs. E. Barnes, Clerk, Atchison. Sept. 10, Resolution Smoky Hill R. M. B. D. A., of Kansas, Rev. G. T. Raimey, Junction City, Mod. Sept. 11, Mrs. Ida F. Bates, Calif. Sept. 11, Mt. Zion Bapt. Ch., Abilene. Sept. 9, Edw. Owens, 3233 Indiana Av. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Chez. Childs, 1244 Ann St. Kansas City, Kans. Sept. 11, St. John Bapt. Church, Rev. S. A. Williams, pastor, Mcel F. DePriest, clerk, Salina. Sept. 11, Calvary Baptist Ch., Wichita Rev. J. W. Hayes, Pastor, Mrs. J. E. Farmer clerk. Sept. 12, Pansy Hunter, 2539 Mich. Ave. Kansas City, Kans. Floral offering, Rev. A. W. Ross, 404 E. 6th St. Coffeyville. Mrs. E. D. Miller, Arkansas City. Sept. 15, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ralmey, 117 E. 11th St. Newton. Sept. 14, Iola Martin, Walsenburg, Colo. Sept. 14, Millie C. Anderson, 115 E. Martin St., Coffeyville. Sept. 12, Mr. and Mrs Geo. W. White, WORTHY CITIZENS NEAR DEATH. (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, MO., Sept. 14—Arkansas has lost some excellent timber if the three men whom our correspondent saw and who recently secured their freedom against injustices attempted in the Elaine riot cases are examples. These men are all married, hired workers, and while unused northern factory conditions, show the callouses on their hands and say they are gled to be in a free country and are never going back. Whenever the N. A. A. C. P., was mentioned, they smiled their appreciation. One of these men joined church Sunday. He twice stood in the shadow of the gallows on a charge of murder and spent, in all, three years nine months in prison. During which time he was beaten three times with a ten-pound strap loaded with copper brads, the last whipping consisted of 104 licks on the bare back. This man's back is full of scars from the brutal beating given in the hope of forcing him to confess a crime which would send him to the electric chair. All these men were assisted out of Arkansas by friendly colored churches. They left as soon as possible after gaining their freedom, because they knew the atmosphere of any southern community is laden with danger, when a white man is defeated in his attempt to mistreat a Negro. Little Rock ruffians, dame rumor informed them, did not intend to tolerate their presence in that city. They are in a welcome community now, good citizens, excellent workers and a credit to their roce—J. M. B.. Staff Correspondent. Sept. 8, Miss N. B. Johnson, 302 Haskell Ave. Pratt. Sept. 7, Wichita Ministerial League, Revs. H. H. Edmond, Pres. B. C. Rannavalona, Sec. J. E. Douglass, Ch. Ex. Com. Wichita. Sept. 11, Pastor J. W. Hayes, Los Angeles, Calif. Sept. 18, Miss Dorothy L. Sims, 1241 Wabash, Wichita. Sept. 16, Resolution: Smoky Hill River M. B. Dist. Association & Auxil'r's. Sept. 17, Tabernacle Bapt. Ch. City. Sept. 17, Northeastern M. B. D. Association. Sept. 17, Rev. C. P. Morrow, Ottawa. Sept. 17, Walnut Blv'l'd Bapt. Ch. Rev. J. R. Richardson. pastor. State Resolutions read by Dr. A. W. Ross.-Coffeyville. Short Talk by Deacon H. I. Monroe of Topeka, president of S. S. Convention; short talk by Mrs. Emma Galnes, president W. H. & F. M. Convention; solo, "What Are They Doing There Now?" by Mrs. Jewel Brown; short talk by Dr. J. W. Hayes, Moderator, S. W. Dist. Association; short talk, Rev. Robt. Cox, representing Neosho Association; short talk by Rev. M. J. Smith, representing Neosho Association; Obituary read by Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pratt. A wonderful sermon by his friend Rev. J. R. Richardson, pastor of Walnut Grove Baptist Ch., Kansas City, Kansas from Rom. 8:33; "Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect." He scored the world for trying to judge God's elect and prelised the elect for fighting on to victory. His sermon rebuked, reproved and exalted. Rev. J. E. Jeltz sang, "Waiting For Me." Short talk from Dr. J. H. Garnett, Dean of Centrel Baptist Theological Seminary of which Dr. J. H. Van Leu held closest to his heart. Closing remarks by Dr. W. A. Bowren of the worth of Dr. Van Leu to his administration as president of Kansas Baptist State Convention. The service closed with another one of Dr. Van Leu's favorite songs: "Abide With Me." The following resolution was read by Dr. A. W. Ross, just after announcement of telegrams, letters and resolutions:— RESOLUTION Whereas, God Our Heavenly Father has in His sovereign right and ac- WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 1923. ECHOES FROM THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION. The people of the Golden State were anxiously awaiting our arrival. They were amply prepared for our reception. The beginning was very significant with an address from Rev. Bro. Hughes, then followed the address by the president Rev. L. K. Williams; it was quite comprehensive covering uniquely our field of operation.. The message showed more than $2000 raised by the President, 14 states visited, all office expense covered and some money to turn over to Treasure. With the prayers and co-operation of the Baptist Brotherhood, with Dr. Williams, success is assured. The sermons deserve special mention. The reports from Boards show signs of progress. Receipts and disbursements are more and more pronounced. Special attention should be given our Foreign Mission Board, Dr. J. East, Sec. Rev. A. W. Ross and wife have offered themselves for Foreign service. About the same officers were elected. Rev. Austin, however, was elected chairman of the Foreign Mission Board succeeding the Late Dr. Roberson. The singing was inspiring conducted by Prof. Austin of St. Louis, Mo., assisted, as usual by the Gospel Singers. The attendance quite good considering distance and financial conditions. Our meeting was much effected by the death of Rev. J. H. Van Leu and Rev. Harris of Arkansas. The funeral of Rev. VanLeu was held at 4 o'clock Monday, Sept. 10th, in the Convention Tent. Procession led by Revs. Young and Hayes. It was perhaps the first funeral held in the Convention in its history. Dr. Carter was Master of Ceremonies. Speakers: Revs. McNeil, Wilson, Tilman and President Williams. The body was handled by the most modern undertaking establishment I have ever known—Conner & Johnson. (Again) The Convention with all of its improvements might improve much more in the following: 1. Order is poor. Definite steps should be taken by which we can have better order. Our Christian character, culture and influence for good are measured by our ability to possess ourselves. The following suggestions might help: Offerings taken before preaching or the program; no selling of books during program by anybody or for anything; all services should be free, at least, to messengers; perhaps best if free to all. The places on the program should be filled by states, considering of course the ability of those who appear; no one should appear more than once during any one session. Notwithstanding these needed and possible improvements, the Convention moves forward by leaps and bounds. Full co-operation with the brotherhood and administration spells triumphant victory. We meet at Nashville, Tenn., next year for the purpose of being at the dedicatory services of our Publishing House. Brethren, read our denominational and racial papers and know what God is doing through the Missionary Baptist Church for the salvation of the world. The good people of Los Angeles, made our stay pleasant and profitable. They deserve much credit for the success of the Convention. Yours to serve any possible way the Kingdom's interest, cording to his Holy behest, saw fit to remove by the hand of death, our beloved brother the counsellor, co-laborer and fellow pilgrim from these earthly scenes; and, Whereas we recognized in Dr. J. H. Van Leu a Christian gentleman, a wise and safe leader, cultured and princely in bearing, possessing in a marked degree those graces of intellect and heart, that development as a result of a proper regard for the rights, privileges and interests of others; and, Whereas, in a minister of the Gospel, our brother Van Leu was among the most effective, philosophical preachers of his generation, deeply evangelistic, true to the letter and A. M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION HERE (Continued) Thursday Session-It was a full day of business and at night Dr. R. C. Henderson preached the Educational Sermon, demonstrating the power of Education. He is one of the best orators in the middlewest. Pres. Peck was presented representing W. U., and spoke. Remarks by Bishop Parks. The Women's Mission met at the Calvary Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. They organized with Mrs. J. T. Smith,president; Mrs. R. S. Everett, vice president; Mrs. K. D. Tilman, second vice president; Mrs. S. H. Snowden, secretary; Mrs. T. E. Walker, assistant secretary; Mrs. J. H. Nichols, treasurer. Mrs. Flora Abbott and Mrs. J. W. Greene, Jr., were elected superintendent of the Y. P. Department and quadrennial conference secretary. Members of the executive committee for the ensuing year are Mrs. R. L. Pope, Mrs. Cora Yeager, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, Mrs. Hannah Merritt and Mrs. Pearl Dismuke. District presidents are: Wichita district, Mrs. Ethel Henderson; Topeka District, Mrs. Era Harness; Parsons district, Mrs. T. A. Wilson. Miss Catherine D. Tilman spoke for the meeting. Friday Session—Another full day for the conference. The Rev. Gipsy Smith delivered a very inspiring talk at 11 a.m., which was food for thought. Bishop W. T. Vernon of So., Africa, spoke on the missions and needs of Africa. His plea was thrilling and received a response of $201 for this work. Saturday Session—Again the brethren worked hard, but adjourned for recreation and sightseeing in the afternoon. Sunday Session—The fullest day was spent, beginning in S. S. Bishop H. B. Parks prescheduled at 11, a powerful sermon and the people rejoiced. A visiting minister of Missouri preached in the afternoon, ending with very effective memorial service. The young people's mass meeting at 6:30 p. m., was very helpful, ending in the Allen's Christian Endeavor, Rev. T. W. Green preached the closing sermon to the delight of all. The assignments were made and many changes took place. Thus passed into history one of the best conferences in the history of the organization. All praises to the St. Paul members for the entertainment given; which has never been equaled. The choir proved to be supreme from start to finish. Delegates left with priests for Wichita. the spirit, with sacred message bearing the note of authority, as a preacher, he had few equals and no superiors; and, Whereas for 27 years he has faithfully served as State Missionary for Kansas Baptist, beloved by entire Baptist family with a constituency of 18000 and with the oversight of 32 Missionary Pastors, he easily led the forces to direct their energies to the task of Mission Work in Kansas as well as world-wide evangelization, Home and Foreign Missions, Christian Education, social uplift and every phase of benevolent activity, found in him an enthusiastic supporter; and. Whercas, he has erected a monument in establishing the Central Baptist Theological Seminary at Topeka, Kansas, he will be greatly missed, his place hard to fill having lived, loved, labored undauntingly and hopefully for Kansas Baptist in building up the waste places and making strong the Denomination, and the impression made upon souls will be an immortal monument which will voice embodied spirits after generations have rolled around, therefore: Be it Resolved that the Baptist family of Kansas bow in submission to the will of Him Who doeth all things well; and. Be it further Resolved, That we express our deepest sympathy to the family in this hour of deepest grief and commend them to the Almighty God Who on the 7th day of September A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. (By The Associated Negro Press) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in Fourteenth Annual Conference assembled, reaffirms the principle for which it has always stood and most solemnly pledges itself to use all of the means at its command to the furtherance of the task which it has undertaken until that task is done. It sends greetings to the eleven million of American colored people in whose behalf it is working and the one hundred thousand members, both white and colored, it represents. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People feels gratified over the measure of awakening of the public conscience as touching the evils it is combatting affecting the colored people. It is a fact that the indifference and lethargy with which these evils were treated in the past are breaking away. Agencies have been put in operation in various sections of the country to remedy if not to uproot some of these evils since the Association has been holding them up to the public gaze and demanding that they be done away with. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaking directly for its membership of one hundred thousand and feeling that it represents the sentiments of twelve million colored people of the United States, calls the attention of the American people to the following truths: 1. That the destinies of the Negro and white races of the American continent are inseparable; that the races must, therefore, in the fullest sense work together for the realization of the principles on which the American nation was founded. 2. That spurious science and mendacious propaganda alleging racial inferiority are treason to the brotherhood of man without which no nation can endure. 3. That unless the humblest citizen is guaranteed his citizenship rights there can be no true security for anyone in the land. 4. That the mob and the spirit of intolerance which the mob represents are a danger to all achievements of mankind represented in all organized society. We therefore urge upon the American people that take the first indispensable step toward combatting the mob and the shame and disgrace which the mob has for thirty-five years put upon the name of America. We ask the American people to insist upon the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill which would place punishment of the mob in the hands of the Federal Government when the states refuse or are unable to do their duty as they have refused and have been unable for thirty-five years. We ask the President and Congress of the United States that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution be made something more than a scrap of paper, and that the Negro universally deprived of the vote In the Southern States be granted the ballot upon the same condition and with the same qualifications in those imposed upon all other citizens and thus remove the injustice of taxation without representation. We ask that the troops of the United States be withdrawn from the opened wide the gates and bade His servant, "enter, thou into the joys of the Lord;" Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given the family, a copy on the record of Baptist History in Kansas, a copy furnished the press. Rev. A. W. Ross Rev. G. T. Raimey W. H. Young W. C. Cartwright G. W. Gordon Emma Gaines Ida Frazier Bates, Sec. Five Cents Per Copy KINGDOM BUILDING The Brotherhood of the Southwestern District Missionary Baptist Association of Kansas, GREETINGS:—GREETINGS IN THE LORD:—Dear Brethen:—By your choice I am to lead the district in its campaign against sin. After thanking me the confidence imposed, I have only one request to make, that is, that you give me your sincere co-operation. We are laborers together with God. All labor without co-operation is energy misdirected; however, there can be no co-operation without labor. Our Objective—The faithful propagation of the great commission Matt. 28:9;20; Mark 16:15, 16. In other words, saving the lost, training the saved and developing a larger and more efficient army to fight sin or better still, the aim is mission, education, and co-operation. The truth is, the object when fully known may be put in one word: "Mission;" not missions, not mission, education and co-operation but "Mission" which in Christ gave the great commission: the New Testament sense covers all Brethren, this is the only program of the true church of Christ; "It is all the World." Our duty then, and only duty is a full surrender of our will and a complete bending of our energies to the Divine program. How to Realize the Objective—First of all we must realize that the Christian Religion is an individual and personal religion, God cannot nor will not be served by proxy. "Repent every one of you." "If any man will." etc. When each Christian will drive every fibre of his being on errands for God, then will the Kingdom come. Am I saved? Am I an example? Am I doing my Christian duty? Are questions of vital importance in realizing the objective of the church. Next in its realization. "Each one save one." Look at Andrew after Peter, Phillip after Nathaniel and Christ after Nicodemus. Show the works of the kingdom in such a way that the idle standers will be anxious to enter into the vineyard and work. Further in addition to personal relation to God and service for Him and in addition to each enlisting one, we must cultivate the spirit and art of co-opera-God." We are Builders together with God. Then it follows that if the objective is known, our vision clear, and our will fully surrendered to the Supreme will, we are entering into the sublime sunlight of a glorious day. $25,000 DRIVE For The CENTRAL BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.—TOPEKA KANSAS By request of those who have entered the Scholarship Contest, connected with this Drive, the time has been extended and the contest will close October 22, 1923. Please make your reports on the 1st and 15th of each month until the contest is closed Others desiring to enter this contest, write for information, W. F. WARDER, Fin. Agt. STUDIO DOINGS: The Coleridge-Taylor Studio re-opened Monday morning with usual vim and enthusiasm with Miss Dorothy L. Sims still at its head. In less than three days (48 hours) six new students joined the class. One motored up from Oklahoma and registered first, in order to avoid the rush. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sims of Newkirk, Oklahoma. This shows that the music work done at this studio is attracting considerable attention in other cities and states. New pupils from Wichita, are Ernestine Cotton, Myrle Mathes, Lucile Walters, Doris and Dorothy Balance. Miss Sims visited some of the best musical entertainments given in Chicago, the past three weeks and returns to her pupils thoroughly filled and inspired for the work. ```markdown ``` The recital for the 15th Street M. E. Church will be given the 1st week in October instead of Sept. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR THE NEGRO STAR 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EYLRY FRI H. T. SIMS MEMBER OF NATIONAL 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 Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of M. The writer of any article must be published. Write on one side of pa- ny matter for publication.—Notify our paper. Official Organ of Convention and 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 ISSUED EVLRY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS. H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION W. S. Moore Assistant Editor E. M. Barnes Assistant Editor Miss Lula Covington, 501 N. Water St., Phone M. 1665 Local Editress SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Vichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 18, 1861. 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 our paper. Official Organ of Kansas Baptist Convention and Auxiliaries. LOCALS Mrs. Hester Brown called at the office and renewed her subscription for another year. She is one of those ever prompt subscribers. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fines stopped in the office a few moments in passing Wednesday evening. Mrs. N. D. Briley favored us by bringing Miss Irma T. Hamilton in to see us while in the city. Miss Hamilton is from Oswego, and is distinguished as the girl dramatic reader, which is very fine. Mrs. Hazel Wooden is again in The Star office, helping to make it go after an extensive visit in Oklahoma and Missouri. Miss Lucie Walters was an appreciated guest of the week who took an interest in seeing how the work was carried on and seemed delighted. Mr. Jno. J. Summers has been appointer as organizer of District No. 3 for the United Order of Oddfellows, for Barber, Harper, Sumner, Sedgwick, Butler, and Cowley counties. He will at once get busy. He is an aspiring also for the ministry and has preached three sermons at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The following preachers visited the office during the week: Revs. R. Cox, D. L. Taylor, L. Franklin, of Salina, Revs. Waters, J. W. Hayes, W. A. Washington, W. H. Hill. We are always delighted to have these ministers in the city. They expressed themselves as pleased with the work done come out and look us over when in here. Rev. Taylor paid his subscription; Rev. Waters took an agency for the paper; Thanks for each favor. Quite a few of the boys and girls are leaving for school at this season and our best wishes for a successful term accompany them. Mrs. Sallie Graves of Pratt, is visiting in the city with relatives. Mrs. Dellah McAdams has returned from a two months' visit in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dent who formerly resided in Wichita, a number of years, who now reside, in Los Angeles, California, were visitors in the city with old friends during the week. They will visit Oklahoma, Virginia, and other states before their return. On Friday afternoon and at evening of last week, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell entertained at her home, honoring her cousin Mrs. Lucile Hadley of Indianapolis, Ind., who is visiting in the city, cards and dancing were the pleasant diversion of the occasion, and was quite a delightful social affair. On last Thursday evening the members of St. Paul A. M. E. Choir, after their regular rehearsal quite pleasantly surprised and entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Ballard who were recently married. Mrs Ballard (nce Miss Etoile Pope) is the efficient organist of the church. They were invited to the dining saloon, of the Ch., and presented with a beautiful sandwich set; elegant refreshments were also served. also served. Mr. Arthur DcGrafenread left last week for school at Lawrence. TELEPHONE MARKET 313C DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, Editor and Publisher NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Assistant Editor Assistant Editor St., Phone M. 1665 Local Edtress ON 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 super. We reserve the right to reject us at once, when you fail to receive Kansas Baptist Auxiliaries. hearts saying: "We must get together before too late." OKLAHOMA has sowed to the winds and is now reaping the whirlwinds and the velocity is quite harmful and may sweep into eternity many, or may destroy the effects of the law forever. Who can say where it will end; if the Lion or King for righteousness shall fail? Can a mass or mob do more without the law, than an organized state with the law? History has counted out many nations that tried it and are remembered as once great, but made the mistake of not regarding the validity of the law. Let my people stand still and wait on the salvation of the Lord. He travels in the storms and performs miracles; He may have a few lessons to give, that we may know what He wants us to do. His rule is: "There is no respector of person," but the one, who can learn first can act first. Attacked first in the American independence, and many other times in the American History have we acted to prove that we are directed by God's Hand. Watch for your orders from God and not from men and you will go right. All boys who will enter High School, will meet at the Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23rd at 3:30 p. m. Let every boy be present. The boys of the 7th and 8th Grades will meet at the Y. M. C. A., on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th at 6:30. Let all boys of these grades be present. The fellows who are attending Friends University are all urged to be present at the Hi-Y Fellows' Meeting. Sunday afternoon. W. L. Hutcherson, Executive Sec. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hubbert, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crith, and Mrs. George Berry of Chanute, were in the city several days to attend the funeral of Dr. J. H. Van Leu. Mrs. Berry is the mother of Mrs. L. C. McCullough, 931 Water Street. They left on the 20th. Rev. G. T. Raimey and Mrs. J. B. Divine of Junction City, were among those who attended the funeral of Dr. Van Leu. They are leaders in the Smoky Hill River District Association Auxiliaries. Dr. Van Leu died in the arms of Rev. G. T. Raimey in Los Angeles, California, and he had charge of Mrs. Van Leu during the funeral. Mrs. N. L. Harris of Topeka, mother of Mrs. Jewel Brown, after spending some time here with her daughter, visiting the Annual Conference, and staying over for the funeral of Dr. J. H. Van Leu, left on the 10th. She carries sunshine wherever she goes. Mr. Richard Walker, of Jacksonville Florida, a son of the late Mr. Joshua Walker, is in the city. Mr. Walker has the distinction of being president of the only Negro Business College in the U. S. Rev. F. Hutchins of Meridian, Miss., was with the New Hope congregation a part of this week; preached some excellent sermons, gave some instructive Bible lectures, called at the office and was guest at dinner with the editor and family Wednesday. Rev. J. R. Richardson of Kansas City, father of Mrs. G. L. Scott was here the past week and spent some time at the office while making funeral arrangements of his friend Rev. J. H. Van Leu. We failed last week to mention the returning to school of Miss Larraine Griffin at Emporia, Sept. 9th, after quite a pleasant vacation here with family and friends. Miss Griffin is one of those girls who is looking far into a great future. BIG UNION CELEBRATION There were about four hundred who attended the Union Church and S. S., picnic given at Riverside Park by the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, New Hope Baptist, St. Matthew C. M. E., Tabernacle Baptist, Grant Memorial A. M. E., and the Indiana Avenue Christian Church. There were plenty of well filled baskets, pop, ice cream and Melons were served free to all. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson and Atty. F. C.' Helm were in charge of the amusement and refreshment department. It was one of the most delightful outings given this season and highly enjoyed by all who attended. NOTICE WHEAT SHOW SEE IT ALL FOR 50¢ WICHITA, KANSAS Sept.24,-Oct.6 ARE YOU AWARE? That we seldom find anybody these days, who has a new thought? Almost everything that is said has been said before. So the thoughts advanced today are so repetitious, developments, or additions to the thoughts of yesterday. It is very conspicuous how little people think at all. It is said that only about 3 per cent of the people of the civilized world really think. That because you have been doing a certain thing a certain way for u score or two of years, does not assure us that your way is best? It does not count very much to have worked a long time in a certain line of endeavor—the real thing that counts is how much brain have you put into your work while doing it. To do a job well and to be able also to analyze it to some one else is far more important than only years of experience in a certain line of sork. That one of the greatest blessings obtainable by men is the ability to render real service? That unless we get together on earth, there won't be any heaven for us to enjoy? That the fellow who has the most to say in the church, usually employs that method to hide his deviltry? That if you keep to yourself all of your good thoughts and divulge the bad ones, the world will not be made any better by your existence? On the other hand, if your life has been an example of helpfulness to others you will live on even tho' you are dead. That the individual who does not save of his income can well be classed with the hog who does not look up to see from whence the acorns come. The best way for one with meager means to put away some of his income is to put it away as soon as he gets it, or before he realizes he has so much in his possession. That the individual who wants all Christianity and no money hasn't either? The author of Christianity used a little money in his business and at times He found it quite a good thing to have. St. Paul Notes. Rev. R. L. Pope, our pastor returned home Saturday from Kansas City, where he attended the session of the Annual Conference held at that place. At the 11 a. m., services, the subject of the discourse was "The supremacy of the Church." Showing that an ideal nation, government, and people were those who practiced the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. At the evening services Prof. Wm. Pickens, Field Agent of the N. A. A. C. P., mute an excellent talk in behalf of that organization. The S. S., Teachers' Board met on Tuesday evening and arranged for the general interest of the S. S. The Ladies' Aid Society held their meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church. The Aid is one of our most helpful and active organizations of our church. A large new refrigerator at the cost of more than a hundred dollars was given them recently. They elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs. M. Dixon; Vice President, Mrs. S. W. Fleming; Secretary, Mrs. F. Wilkins; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. M. Letcher; Treasurer, Mrs. Anna Howell; Chairman of Entertainment Committee, Mrs. Minnie Cowan; Buying committee, Mrs. M. Young. They will meet next Wednesday afternoon. Stewardess Board No. 3. served the weekly dinner Thursday. The Allen Endeavor League extend a cordial invitations to their meeting every Sunday evening from 7 o'clock to 8 p. m. Salina Kansas News. Rev. Steward of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Topeka, Kansas, preached for us Sunday at 11 o'clock from Luke 18:1, "And he spoke a parable unto them to this end that men ought always to pray and not to faint." Using as a theme: "Prayer." He endeavored to point out the necessity of continued prayer in this Christian warfare. Indeed it was a good, logical sermon. Sunday School attendance was fairly good Sunday and a very interesting lesson was studied. At 8 o'clock Rev. Steward chose as a theme for his discourse, "The Right Choice." A strong practical sermon was preached using as a basis, "Faith." Rev. Steward is a young minister with progressive ideas. We are glad to have him visit us. Mr. A. Cartwright, Atchison, is in the city working in the interest of the Security Insurance Co. Mr. and Mrs, N. E. Wigley entertained about seventy friends Wednesday evening at their home on North 2nd, complimentry to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shobe who left on the midnight train enroute to Los Angeles, California, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Rosa Bridgeforth, Junction City, spent Wednesday in the city. Miss Daisy Hill returned home Saturday after a month's visit with relatives and friends in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Bertha Haynes spent the week end at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reid, 16 miles northwest of the city. Mr. Bill Wigley left Monday for Denver Colo. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Miss Margaret Adams, Tuesday. The Mission Circle meets with Mrs. S. E. White, Wednesday, afternoon. The N. U. G. Art Club met with Mrs. Robt. Cox last Thursday. A splendid meeting was held. Officers were elected and committees appointed for the year. The ladies plan to make this a successful club year. Mrs. Nell Bradley had her tonsils removed this week. BANQUET. (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, MO., Sept. 14-At a banquet Monday evening, Aug. 27, given in honor of Attorney William Clarence Matthews of Boston, and Lester A. Walton of New York, Mr. Matthews told a group of representative Negro Citizens that the appointment of Bascom Slemp of Virginia as secretary to President Coolidge should in no sense be construed as a slap at colored voters. - Extra Special Charmuese $1.98 Per Yd. Black, Navy Brown. NEW FALL GOODS ARRIVING DAILY Where All Wichita Shops THE SILK SHOP THOS. J. RINO SILK CO. 215 EAST DOUGLAS ALL SIZES OF SCREEN DOORS ARE CARRIED IN STOCK. MARSHALL-ALEXA 2002 N. Lawrence FOR One 306 acre farm, two farm, I also have one of the city. Fine f Several houses a See me first for REAL H THE STEWART REAL L. L. STEW 404 Kansas Ave. "SAY IT W COLERIDO CONSERVATO MARSHALL-ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. 2002 N. Lawrence Phone Market 5897 One 306 acre farm, two 80 acres and a 40 acre farm. I also have one acre tracks on edge of the city. Fine for raising chickens. Several houses and lots for sale. See me first for REAL ESTATE when in Topeka. THE STEWART REAL ESTATE COMPANY L. L. STEWART, Ires. 404 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas. "SAY IT WITH MUSIC The COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC now known as the WABASH STUDIO OF MUSIC Phone M. 3130 1241 Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted Develope Your Musical Side You May Surp Strictly Modern Methods Used We give the Dip Miss Dorothy L. Sims - Instructor Affiliated with the National Academy of Music of "I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Coolidge for many years. We are fellow citizens of the great State of Massachusetts," declared Mr. Matthews. "The President's record for fair play is well-known. He believes in law enforcement, and the Negroes of this country may rest assured Mr. Coolidge will not subscribe to any campaign to foster racial hatreds. In his speech of acceptance for nomination as republican candidate for the Vice Presidency, Calvin Coolidge voluntarily inserted a frank statement demanding justice for the colored American. That he will swerve from life-long convictions at this time is inconceivable and unbelievable." The banquet was given by the local Negro Bar Association. Freeman L. Martin, President, acted as toastmaster. A Message to People of the United States. (Continued from first page) black republic of Hayti, illegally seized in 1916 and since then lawlessly held by virtue of superior force. We ask that the President of the United States, representing the spirit of fairness in the American people, redeem the pledges made by the late and regretted President Harding that the Tuskegee Hospital built for colored World War veterans, upon ground given to the nation by Tuskegee Institute, be mothened entirely by a colored personnel. We ask that the American people demand the release of the fifty-four members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now incarcerated at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary for their connection with the Houston, Texas, riots of 1917, a riot provoked by continued insults and contumely and finally by violence perpetrated upon colored men wearing the uniform of the United States and dedicated to the service of their country in war time. UNDER LUMBER CO. Phone Market 5897 SALE 80 acres and a 40 acre e acre tracks on edge for raising chickens. and lots for sale. ESTATE when in Topeka, ESTATE COMPANY ART, I res. Topeka, Kansas. ITH MUSIC" the E-TAYLOR RY OF MUSIC 1241 Wabash Avenue pills Are Accepted You May Surprise Yourself We give the Diploma Course Sims -- Instructor ademy of Music of New York City To American citizens of African descent we have a special word to say: The time has come when allegiance to any party on historical grounds is no longer required or expedient. 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