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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.19, No.11, - CONTEST ESSAY A Content essay in Scientific Temperance Department of the W. C. T. U. by a Friends University Freshman. The one winning the National Prize is awarded $100.00 if eight states participate in contest. Melissa S. Fellow, Supt Sodgwick Co. WILL PROHIBITION FOLLOW EDUCATION THROUGH REGEN- A high school principal said to me, in words similar to these, a most remarkable statement: "Allee, the greatest challenge that faces the young college men today is the mighty challenge that Prohibition is creating. We need young men who will uphold our laws by seeing that they are enforced." Then he cited to me a particular drug store, near to the school, which violated our state laws by selling cigarettes, bootlegging liquor, not mentioning the fact that they rented out private use. Somehow there does seem to rooms to young couples for indecent be something wrong that must be righted. But where is the source of the whole thing? The average man today seems to want to lay it all on Prohibition-Is he right? Is Prohibition a step forward or back? What is our an awer as intelligent Americans. In the first place the public sentiment seems to be against Prohibition from outward appearances and does not care to see that the law is enforced. Even our big men, our leaders in many cases have turned rotten grafters. Can the public be expected to do the thing that even the leaders fail to do? No! "For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed." Isa. 9:16. Undoubtedly invested interests do their great part to keep the problem well within the bounds of the public's ignorance by deceiving them with so-called good works. Those who have waxed prosperous under prohibition are absolutely for it, while the man who is always thinking of his individual rights is absolutely against it. Frank W. Garrison has this to say on individual rights: "One has only to read the economic discussion in the we have traveled away from the belief in liberty that was nurtured by liberal journals to realize the distance the French economists, communicated by them to Franklin, Jefferson, and Pa'ne, and given expression in the Declaration of Independence. This eloquent document served its purpose of providing a high-sounding excuse for the war against England; but though its rhetorical advantages have always been appreciated, nothing could be more unpopular than the theory of individual rights." The railroad men had no sympathy with the demand for personal liberty. "We know too many inside facts about accidents, and we are not candidates for coffins," was their callous reply to the plea for sweet liberty. Moreover, probably the railroad men were the first among the great industries to adopt the prohibitive rules against liquor. Any trainman or yardman discovered to be frequenting saloons was made liable to discharge. The railroad men by their action developed a strong contingent of prohibition voters. James H. Rankin says that the attitude of the laboring men was the decisive factor in the rapidly forming movement of prohibition. In his annual report to the Longshoreman's Union in 1906-7, President Daniel J. Keef said: "If there is any one habit or practice which brings disease, and suffering and disorder, which abridges and retards the power an influence of labor, that shortens the span of life, which inflicts misery upon the innocent, which humilizes and degrades the worker, it is drink." While John Mitchell, organizer of the Coal Miner's Union, was equally outspoken: "I am against the saloons because they are against my people, and I am more than willing to antagonize them. On pay-days the saloon keepers are like tigers. My men enter their resorts with their wages, and often leave them with rothing, and it falls on the wife to INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN UGANDA, AFRICA In the Elgon High School at Nabumale, Uganda, the boys, including the teachers in training, turn out with their hocs at 6:20 a.m. and cultivate food crops and cotton for two hours on the five regular weeks days of the week. Also each boy has a model plot according to his age, in which he may plant or sow whatever he likes in his spare time, and prizes are given for the best plots. This school has been fortunate in having a government agricultural officer who takes a keen and sympathetic interest in teaching agriculture. For an hour in the afternoon the whole school engages in the following handicrafts: carpentry of many kinds also brush-making pottery, brick and tile making in small quantities; bricklaying; smithery; the making of sisal ropes, mats sisal, palm, and plantain.) bags, baskets, and pouchos (or home cured skins;) spinning and weaving. Industrial training tends to dignify manual work and encourages the continuance of useful native crafts, wild knowledge of local materials and their possibilities; it helps towards self-support and encourages unselfish habits, because the work is done for the school. It helps the pupil to decide his vocation in life and makes him a more useful citizen; it gives scope for originality, perseverance, accuracy, thoroughness, and confidence, and enriches the mind with useful ideas. It completes the general education of the body, mind, and soul, enabling the student to rise, as God intends, to his full stature in life and service. pacify the store-keeper' for the nonpayment of bills and family left practically destitute. Our union stands for temperance, better and more decent men." Thus we can see the demoralization of character thro' the use of liquor, upon the moral and spiritual nature. Dishonesty, hatred anger, lying, cheating, deceiving and many other vices, are the inevitable demoralizing results. However, on the other hand, the big crime wave is attributed by some to prohibition. If that be the case I'm dubious as to whether prohibition was a step to the front or to the opposite. For the enthusiasm of the reformer is no guarantee that the reforming views are sound. Mr. Henry Newman says: "The unfettered experimenting which has proved so fruitful in the field of natural science cannot be accepted in the field of human relationships in the former instance, experimentation is a relat vely harmless affair. If the new invention does not work the only cost to be reckoned is that of the material and the labor. But certain experiments in the field of human relationships may wreck the souls of millions of people as well as the souls of the experimenters. It is always easier to destroy—than to build up." I heartily agree that man who said that a single day of deacuachery will ruin the health of years. Just the same as one generation of loose conduct may seriously impair the valid moral reserves of centuries. What has caused the looseness of conduct in our day. Is it because prohibition is wrong or is it because we are not yet ready for it? Or if I would ask if the Eighteenth Amendment is right or wrong, what would be my answer? In all probabilities the thinking man would classify it as right, while the ignorant, weak willed man would cry out; wrongl. As an intelligent American which answer would you accept? To me it seems as though we need to put more emphasis upon the preeminent Christ and less on reformation. We don't need reformation—we need regeneration, we need to be born again! We have a much broader, a much keener and a much deeper insight on the intellectual, the physical and the spiritual realms, when we have Jesus in our hearts. How true that old adage; "You can lead a WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 18, 1926. Open each day at 10 o'clock a.m., with the President, Sister Angie McGowan, Presiding. Local Program conducted by Mrs. Roberta Lambert:—Trio—Misses Anna Augustus Robinson, Marie Hulet and Jennie Mae Payne. Speakers—Lucile McGee, Estella Harden, A. P. Johnson, Melvin Owen, Emma Coleman, Theodore Galloway, Eddie Tellis. Solo—Mary Sulivan. Responses to the Local Program, Mrs. M. N. Galloway, Music, Chapel Hill Choir. Devotional Exercises led by Mr. Center Society. Space will be allowed for the Natchez College Students to render program, and Educational Rally led by Mr. Jenie Martin, Jr. Let Everybody Play Their Part in the Rally. Educational Sermon, Rev. A. W. Williams; Alternate, Rev. R. W. West. Music, Oak Grove Choir. Collection and adjourn. SUNDAY'S SESSION. This Association will meet with the Sunday School. Devotional Exercises led by St. Paul Society. Eulogy of Sisters Annie Lewis. Rhoda Johnson led by Sisters D. A. Allen, Hannah White. Memorial Sermon—Rev. R. P. Johnson; Alternate, Rev. W. A. Allen. Music, New Salem Choir. We ask each Society for an Extra Donation of $3.00. Every Member a Donation; Officers and Agents $10.00.... Now Sisters and Brethren at-large—Let us do our best; bring all the money we can to this Association. Our Slogan for the Baptist State Convention is $100.00. Enrollment 50c; Representing Societies $2.00 MRS A. L. McGOWAN, Pres. MRS. JOHNNIE CROWDELL, Treas. MRS. JOHNNIE WHITE, Rec. Sec. MRS. R. M. PELT, Cor. Sec. horse to water but you can't make him drink!" Just in the same respect can you put a man in jail for drinking or committing some other offense, but with all that you cannot take the desire out of his heart. It's not prohibition that we need it is Jesus Christ! The foregoing may read like a plea for the appeal of prohibition. It is nothing of the sort. It is rather a plea to both sides to envisage the problem fairly. A plea to put the horse before the cart and not back of it! The desire for what is forbidden had just as much fascination for the reckless youth fifty years ago as it does today. The youth of our day are just drinking because they think it is smart. It will soon die down as all fads do, if they live through it. Mind you, I believe in prohibition but prohibition will be the result of a Christ Centered Nation and not until that time. Someone has said that a community (let me say a nation) gets the kind of political administration which its degree of civic sense permits. Furthermore, the righteousness of the reformer must exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees. He must be willing to pay the cost of breaking a new path. There is little reason to believe that every nation or even every community will accept prohibition in just a few years—it will take centuries. Therefore we should be devoting our efforts to the youth. Count on the inspiration drawn from youth through the teachings of highminded, outspoken, Christian teachers. Will Prohibition, therefore, follow education through regeneration, or lead it? FISK ALUMNI ON TRUSTEE BOARD Alumni Association Launches Constructive Program for Year. NASHVILLE, TENN., June 8- The Fisk University Alumni Association at their business meeting, held in the parlors of Jubilee Hall, on Monday afternoon, June 7, accepted the plan of electing Alumni to the Board of Trustees as a working basis. The plan is for the Alumni to nominate five persons, from which group the Trustees are to elect three to be members of the governing body of the University. One member is to hold office three years, one two years, and one one year. Plans were also begun to put an alumni secretary on the road in the interest of the Association and the school. The matter of completing the $25,000.00 campaign was also considered and according to officers of the Association, the prospects are bright for the successful consumption of this fund by July first. Every Alumnus, Alumna, and friend is called upon to do whatever is possible in the furtherance of this campaign. The tentative constitution, worked out by the Washington-Fisk Club was presented and accepted by the Association and referred to the Executive Committee. Resolutions were passed, endorsing the newly elected President of Fisk, Dr. Thomas Elsa Jones, and ocering him the sincere and constructive support of the association. The officers for the ensuirg year, FORMER FIANCE OF POLA NEGRI SEEN WITH KIP RHINELANDER (Pacific Coast News Bureau) PARIS, June 18—Craig Gartz, the youthful California millionaire, who was once reported engaged to Pola Negri, was seen quite frequently with Klip Rhinelander as passengers on the Olympic which recently arrived at Cherbourg. Gartz was aboard the ship and occasionally strolled the deck late at night with Rhinelander, and with friends had some meals in Rhinelander's suite. Rhinelander arrived in Paris amid the greatest secrecy, keeping away from the dining and smoking rooms and forbidding his name being placed on the sailing list or hotel register. RURAL EDUCATION IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA The Buckingham County Training School is located on one of the most beautiful spots in Virginia. It is situated on a hill which is well drained by the gentle slope of the land. It has four spacious rooms two of them separated by folding doors being used as an auditorium. As many of the children as can be accommodated live with privated families in Willwyn, though most of those who attend the training school find homes outside the town, some of which are more than eight miles away. They drive to school when the weather is not too severe. Perhaps no county training school was needed more than the one in Buckingham County. A goodly number of farmers there own large farms ranging from one hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of land. Thus many families live far apart, making it impossible, with the small number of schools provided for colored children, to locate them within the two-mile limit for every child. For five years Rev. Stephen J. Ellis of Dillwyn, labored among the people, visiting churches and various social and educational conferences to build up sentiment and create public favor for the building of a county training school As a result of various meetings, Mr. Ellis finally secured the aid of the General Education Board and the John F. Slater Fund. In all, these agencies donate $1500 for the training school, and the colored people of the county contributed over $2000. COLORED WOMAN DIES AT AGE OF 126 (Pacific Coast News Bureau) COMPTON, CALIF., June 18—Mrs. Eliza Allen, believed to have been one of the oldest persons in the United States died last week at the age of 126 years. According to estimates made by her relatives and authorities in Kentucky, Mrs. Allen was born in 1800. When the Civil War broke out was a "mammy" on a plantation near Louisville, Ky. are: President, Mr. E. L. Powell, State Director of West Virginia for the Supreme Life and Casualty Co.; Vice President, Mrs. M. V. Boutee, of New York; Secretary, Miss M. B. Jackson, Head of the Home Economics Department at A. & I. State College; Treasurer, Mrs. N. E. White, Recorder of Fisk University. The members of the Executive Committee are:Mr. J. L. Robinson, Chairman; Mrs. M. L. Crosthwait and Prof. T. W. Talley, Life Members; Mr. John L. Neill, Mr. L. L. Foster, Dr. Jas. McClelland, and Mr. Chas. W. White. Five Cents Per-Copy SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. AND B. Y. P. U. CONVENTIONS Convened in Pittsburg, Kansas, June 8, 9, 10, with the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Rev. J. T. Elias, Pastor. This was the 41st Annual Session of the Sunday School and 21st Annual Session of the B. Y. P. U. The Convention was a howling successa from start to finish. The meeting opened Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with the S. S. President, Rev. A. L. Gardner, Presiding Messengers from the various churches in the district, were present at an early hour and were enthusiastically awaiting the opening of the meeting. An excellent program for both S. S. and B. Y. P. U., had been prepared, and all participants proved that they had given careful study to the part for which they were programmed. However, some of the numbers merit special mention. The chorus from St. John, Wair, was second to none; not only in the District but in the State. St. John should be, and no doubt is, proud of its young people, and we know Southeast District is proud of them. The Address of Welcome to the S. S., and the Address to the B. Y. P. U., also the response to each, displayed the ability to compose, of the youthful brain of the District. The address to the S. S. Convention was delivered by Miss Jackson, Mt. Hebron, Pittsburg; response by Miss Willa C. Crawford. The Welcome Address to the B. Y. P. U. Convention was delivered by Miss Neva Cole; response by Miss Rubye Mitchem. In the debate which electrified the entire Convention, all of the disputants deserve credit, but we are forced make special mention of Miss Rubye Mitchem of New Hope, Parsons; Miss Bertha Roberson, Bethlehem, Cherryvale and Miss Bonnetta Washington, Maple Street, Independence. A prize of $3.00 was offered to the messenger who wrote the best paper on "The Mission of the Sunday School" Six excellent papers were written on this subject: The prize was awarded Miss Eva Hamilton New Hope, Pittsburg. The excellence with which the B. Y. P. U., messengers demonstrated the work of the Model B. Y. P. U., proved that this organization is lifting up the standard throughout the District. In fact Southeastern Convention is broadcasting; if you want musical talent or brain-power for any emergency, come to Southeastern. The Young Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the S. S. Convention, and organized by District President, Rev. A. L. Gardner, is a great asset to the work, under the leadership of Mrs. Wyatt, Maple Street, Independence, this organization expects to do greater work the ensuing year. After the masterful Annual Address of the S. S. President, Rev. A. L. Gardner, the rules were suspended and Rev. Gardner was re-elected president of the S. S. Convention for the ensuing year. This unanimous election showed that the Convention was well pleased with the splendid work that Rev. Gardner has done in the past year. The 41st session of the S. S., was a success, numerically, financially and spiritually. Rev. Wm. Thomas, Cherryvale, was elected President of the B. Y. P. U. Convention and Miss Meacham, Vice President. Mr. Hester, who has been a faithful and interested President of the B. Y. P. U. Convention for the past seven years, was elected General Supervisor of the District B. Y. P. U. Work. Both the S. S. and B. Y. P. U., Convention take this opportunity to publicly thank Rev. J. T. Elias and his splendid membership for the royal way in which they were entertained. Dr. William N. DeBerry, of Springfield and Trustee of Fisk, gave the address on the occasion of the forty-fifth anniversary of the Association. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL Sunday School Lesson [By REV, F B PITZWATER, DD., Dean of Day and Evening School, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago] (©. 1928 Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for June 20 LESSON TEXT—Genesis 44 18; 45 16. GOLDEN TEXT—A broken and contrite spirit, O God, thou will not despair—Ps 51 11. PRIMARY TOPIC—Judah's Love for His Brother and His Father. JUNIOR TOPIC—Judah's Unselfish Offer. INTERMEDIATE AND RINIOR TOPIC—Standing True to Our Home Folk. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Loving Devotion to Our Kindred The lesson subject should not be, as suggested by the lesson committee, Judah's plea, but rather Joseph's forgiving love. The emphasis should not be primarily upon the sinning and penitent brothers, but upon the magnanimous and forgiving brother, Joseph I. Joseph's Elevation to the Premiership of Egypt (41 14-11). The circumstances which led to his elevation from prison to the position of prime minister were: 1. The dreams of Pharaoh's butler and baker (ch. 40). These were two very important officers in Pharaoh's court. Their business was to provide the drink and food of the ruler and of his household. It was most important not only that proper food and drink be provided, but that the monarch should be protected against poisoning. These officers had disturbing dreams. He interpreted their dreams. 2. Pharaoh's dream (41:113). For two full years Joseph remained in prison forgotten by the butler Pharaoh's dream of the fat blue and the lean one and the full ear of corn and the blasted one brought to Joseph the great opportunity. The failure of the wise men of Egypt to interpret this dream caused the chief butler to remember what Joseph had done for him, whereupon Pharaoh bounced, hit Joseph out of the prison. He made known to Pharaoh that it meant seven years of plenty, followed by seven years of famine, and suggested that a part of the produce of the land be stored up during the years of plenty, that there might be food for the people in the famine period. The plan appointed to Pharaoh as sensible. Therefore he assigned the task to Joseph and invested him with authority to execute it. 11. Joseph's Harah Treatment of His Brothers (12:1-4; 4:17). Driven by sore need his brethren came to Egypt for food. To test them, Joseph 1. Accused them of being spies (42.9.17). He cast them into prison and demanded that their youngest brother be brought as a proof of the truthfulness of their word 2. He kept Simeon as a hostage. Because he feared God he sent the test home with provisions for their families. 3. Benjamin's peril (11:2,13). By a clever device Joseph's cup was placed in Benjamin's sack and was used as an occasion for bringing them back on the charge of theft. Consisted of their sins Judah pleaded for the release of Benjamin. III. Judah's Plea (11:15-34). 1. For turning away of Joseph's anger (v. 19). He realised the history of the family and their coming to Egypt and appealed on the basis of the effect upon Jacob, their father, I Benjamin was not permitted to accompany them home. 2. That he himself might be kept in slavery instead of Benjamin (v. 35) IV. Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brethren (45:1-13) 1. He declares his identity (vv 1-3) This act on the part of Joseph from bled them. It ought to have made them glad. This not only affords a beautiful example of forgiving love, but most beautifully illustrates Christ's dealing with His brethren, the Jews. 2. He bids his brethren come near (vv. 4-8). When he revealed himself to his brethren, the remembrance of their sins pierced them through. Joseph's first question was about his father showing that his desire was to put their thoughts far away from their crime. He invited them to come near to him and assured them that God had overruled their crime for their salvation. 3. Joseph sends his brethren away with good news (vv. 9, 17) As soon as Joseph's brethren knew him and were reconciled to him, they were sent with the glad tidings to their father. As soon as the Jews come to know Jesus Christ as their Messiah, He will send them away to the ends of the earth with the good news of His saving grace. The Accounting God will not call you to account for the four or five talents you have not received, but he will ask a strict account for that one which he has entrusted to you—The Maritime Baptist. Selfishness Selfishness expects love and sacrifice from all, and gives love and sacrifice to none. That is why selfish souls complain so of life.—Young People. PRESS ASSOCIATION DATES APPROACHING SESSIONS ARE TO BE HELD IN THE Y. M. C. A., 1724 CHRISTIAN STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (Eastern Negro News Agency) PHILADELPHIIA, PA. (Special) Place for holding the National Negro Press Association that is to convene here August 5, 6, 7, was announced by Mr. E. Washington Rhodes, the Treasurer of the Association, last week. It was stated that all of the regular business sessions would be held in the Y. M. C. A. Building at 1724 Christian Street. This central location was decided upon after a careful survey of the Philadelphia situation, but Mr. Rhodes declares that a big public meeting would in all probability be held in one of the large churches so that the public will get an idea of the personnel of the Association, and will get a closer view of the plan and purpose of the men of the fourth estate. The social features are being carefully planned out by the Philadelphia people. "Notice of the place of meeting has gone forward," said Mr. Rhodes, "to the President, B. J. Davis of Atlanta, Ga., and to the Chairman of the Executive Committee, J. E. Mitchell, of St. Louis, Mo., as well as to the Corresponding Secretary at Nashville. Mr. Rhodes is also confident that ample hotel accommodation will be available for the men and women who make up the organization. NOTICE!!! To those who expect to attend the National Baptist S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Congress in Brooklyn, New York, we afford the following information: That in order to save expense and save the expense and to enjoy the best accommodations and the most picturesque route we are advising you to secure your tickets via Chicago, over the Rock Island, so as to make connection with President Williams and Chicago delegation special which leaves Chicago, LaSille Street Station at 8 p. m., Monday June 21, over the Nickel Plate—Sackwauna Railroad. This special will have all modern accommodations for sleeping and eating. The delegation from Arkansas, Oklahoma and many southern states are over the above routes. The fare will be one and one-half fare on the identification certificate plan. Your local agent can tell you just what the fare will try and have identification certificates for all who will use them by State Sundays School and B. Y. P. U. Convention in Topeka, Kansas, June 15th. Meet us and let us know how many of you expect to attend this great Congress. For further information desired, Write—Rev. W. A. Bowren. 1060 Wash. Bldd. Kansas City, Kans. Rev. Geo. McNeal or Editor Sims, v. 1241 Wahach. Wichita, Kans. Farankfort Notes The C. S. S'. held their first an- ning party, friday night, May 28th with a splendid showing. The hall was tastefully decorated with the club colors, pink and green. The evening was spent in games of amuse- ment. Music furnished by 9th Cavail- ry Band. Punch was served thru- out the evening. Guests were present from Sabetha, Manhattan, Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, Atchison, Downs, Greenleaf, Washington, Concordia, Sceecha, Salina, Ft. Kuley, Junction City, Fall City, Neb. Everyone reported an enjoyable time and declare the Club a jolly bunch. Mr. John A. Logan came from Topeka, Friday evening and visited until Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Logan and attended the spring party. John Rice who has been attending K. V. C., at Topeka, returned home, Wednesday to spend his summer vacation Mr. C. A. Harris of Atchison, came home to remain until he has fully recovered from his illness. Misses Edna Runsell of Leavenworth; Nell and Esther Crews of Concordia, Vivian Harper of Atchilthy 'wens of Manhattan, visited a few days at the C. A. I rie home and attended the spring party. Missus Twila, Kathleen, Theresa, and Mr. Lyle Crews all of Concordia, visited for a few days at the William Logan home and attended the spring party. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor and Hob Perkins drove in from Fall City, Nebr., Friday evening to attend the spring party. They visited a few days with parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor and were accompanied home by his sister Miss Marie Taylor for a visit there. Messrs Dean McAllister, Henry and Charles Coffee and Edward Harris drove to Atchison to play ball. Miss Irene Gunn who has been attending school at Emporia, returning home, Washington, stopped over to attend the spring party. Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Rice, accompanied by his mother Mrs. Wm. Rice and aunt Mrs. James Garner, drove in from Kansas City, and visited with Mrs. J. R. Rice. They also attended the spring party. The Northwestern District Board held a very interesting meeting at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 26th and 27th. Our Pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson and Rev. 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Mr. Phyllis Haynes, Mr. Garold Knight, Mr. Howard, Mr. Boswell were Abilene visitors, Sunday. Miss Anna Chaves, Reporter. (Continued on page three) REDUCED RATES TO S.S. AND B.Y. P.U. CONGRESS The following letter has been received at the Congress headquarters announcing reduced rates to the Sun- PETER H. Office 5331 N. Main Phone M. 3868 H. T. GEEDER, M. D. DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPEC. ALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Res. 122 N. Waco Phone D. 4597 WICHITA, KANSAS Res. 501N. Water St. Phone Mkt. 1665 James A. Spears, ..... ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public in Office. 600 N. Main Phone M. 3265 WICHITA . . . KANSAS. DR. HUGH N. SIMS 1013½ E. 13th Street or Call Market 740 For the latest methods in Removing Teeth, Without Pain. Do not keep infected teeth or roots in your mouth: They infect your whole system, They give you a bad breath. They give you stomachache trouble. They make you cross and disagree- able to your friends. Call Office Mkt. 740. 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Dear Sir:—Referring to your application for reduced fares; round-trip tickets on the Identification Certificate Plan will be sold for the above occasion. The round-trip tickets will be sold at one and one-half fare with minimum of $1.00 for round-trip on Identification Certificates applicable for members of your organization and dependent members of their families only, and the tickets will be sold via the same route in both directions only. Children of 5 and under 12 years of age when accompany 1 by parent or guardian, will, under like conditions, be charged one-kalf of the fares for adults. Tickets will be sold from June 19 to 25, and will be validated at New York, N. Y., by agents at the regular ticket officers of the lines over which ticket read into New York, N. Y., on any date after arrival, but must be used returning to reach original starting point not later than midnight of July 2. C. M. BURT, Chairman, Trunkline Association. TEH MARSHALL LUMBER CO. 1945 N. 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School of Music in th ARMONY E e. ms WICHITA, KANSAS CENTRAL REFERENCE REQUIRED Paxico Gleanings At 10 a. m., Sunday School was opened by Supt., and teachers took charge of their classes. Attendance good; lesson wonderfully reviewed by Rev. E. W. Anthony. At 11 a. m., devotions led by Deacon J. S. Nichols. Rev. E. W. Anthony of Topeka, preached a great sermon; Scripture Lesson, Ex. 1411-16, Subject: "Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward;" which was greatly enjoyed. by all. At 8 p. m., a Children's Day Program was beautifully rendered as follows:—Song by School; Invocation by Rev. Anthony; Recitations by Etta Alexander, Wilma Macklin; Solo, "Holy City," Mr. J. S. Nichols; Reading by Ross Logan; Dialogue: "Children's Day;" Bass Solo, Mr. J. S. Nichols; song by School and the closing number was a beautiful tableau: "Rosemary and the Fairies;" which was enjoyed by a full house. Mrs. Mea. Huff of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. J. Prible. ting her mother, Mrs. A. J. Pride. Mrs. Estella Logan has returned home from Topeka, where she was called on account of the sickness and death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Evan Bradley. Mrs. Rosie Hill and daughter are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Nichols. Mrs. and Miss Wigley of Topeka, Mrs. Jackson of Los Angeles, California, Mr. Cecil and Evan Bradley, visited with Mrs. R. W. Logan, Sunday, and attended the Children's Day program. E. B. B. Club Notes. On Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Club met in the home of Mrs. L. Neely, 2144 Mascott Ave. Devotion was led by Mrs. J. A. Folston. The lesson study, "Peace, was discussed with much interest by the members. They enjoyed a very nice luncheon served by the hostess. Next week they will meet with Mrs. L. Cash, 222 W. Elm St. S. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglas, Pastor. S. S. 9:30, opened in usual way; Supt. Sister Evans and her staff of officers, present. "Joseph's Fidelity" was the chief study; reviewed by the Supt. 11 o'clock, after devotion, Pastor took his text from St. Matthew, 26: 22, (latter part) Theme: "Ilypocrut." He preached a real heart-searching sermon. City Wide Union at 3:15 conducted by President, Mrs. Ora Evens at St. Mary Baptist Church. A splendid program was rendered Pledge by President. Report of S. S., E. Y. P. U., Child's Welfare, Sick and Hospital Committee reports called for and adopted. The Good of the City Wide Union, led by Mrs. C. Anderson who made some timely remarks; Paper by Mrs. Lola Moon; Solo, Miss Griffin; Annual Segmon, Rev. McIlveen; Solo, Mrs. Laura Anderson; Remarks, Rev. Marchant and Bro. Jackson. Offering $400. We are asking the proyers of every one in behalf of the City Wide Union. Dismissed by Repeting plague Union opened at G o'clock by the Christian Culture Courso Conductor, Bro. J. H. Moon. Splendid program rendered by the Ever Loyal Group. They also won the banner for finance. After Union, the children rendered a program, which was good. At 8 o'clock, after devotion, the Pastor took his text from the 21th chapter of Genesis. Theme chosen from the 63rd verse: "And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide and he lifted up his eyes and saw and behold the camels were coming." "Meditating," being the chief theme, The pastor preached a wonderful sermon. Sister Douglass and Sister Thompson who are confined at home on account of illness, are getting along nicely. L. Williams, Reporter. Tabernacle Baptist Rev. Wm. Mellyen, Pastor S. S., opened on time; Supt. Tipps presiding. A very splendid program was rendered by the children for Children's Day. At 11 o'clock, our Pastor brought a beautiful message on the subject; "How to Obtain Rest." Matt. 11:28. Afternoon the pastor was invited to preach the Annual Sermon for the City Wide Missionary Society. At 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. The Juvior Department is doing nicely, under the leadership of Mrs. C. A. Patton. More children are being en- We were blessed with a great ser- on by our pastor at the 8 o'clock cur; subject; What Shall I Do With "cus?" ALL ABOARD TO THE S. S. AND B. Y. P. U CONGRESS JUNE, 23-27 BROOKLYN, N. Y. ALL ABOARD TO THE S. S. AND B. Y. P. U CONGRESS JUNE, 23-27 BROOKLYN, N. Y. ```markdown ``` Fresh Staple Groceries, Meats, Candies, Cigars and Tobaccoes SHORT ORDERS AT ALL HOURS PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM "Wichita's Priqe" Rose Bud Butter M.4118 132 N. Walnut Tabernacle is the Strangers' Church Home; Bring your family—Invite your friends. Abilene Interests Told (Continued from page two) Mrs. A. T. Tyler and Mrs. R. L. Calvin entertained by an informal gef-together- supper, in honor of Mr. Arthur Smith of Denver, Colo, who is visiting his mother, Mrs. Bell-Smith and sisters, Mrs. Geo. Moman, Mrs. Norman White and Mrs. A. T. Tyler. At 8 o'clock 45 people had met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tyler, 600 N. Elm Street, bringing their baskets. At 8.20 the dining room table was laden with abundance of dainties which were served caffeteria style. The guests and friends ate until their appetites had been fully satisfied. Prof. Gary, instructor of Indian Reservation, Rev. W. B. Johnson, Pastor of A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Johnson, Pastor of Baptist Ch., were busy trying to find out who won the prize by being the largest eater. After a few arguments, it was declared that Prof. Gary won, for the Indians had taught him how to eat. A very nice program was rendered, consisting of solos, duets, quartets, timely remarks, readings. A few of the elderly people recited some of their childhood pieces which brought back our memories of childhood. Cloz.ng remarks by Rev. W. B. Johnson, Rev. J. W. Johnson and Mr. A. Smith, stating how hospitable the people of Abilene were. Mrs. R. L. Calvin, S MORE ABOUT THE BROOKLYN CONGRESS The people in Brooklyn, and the East are doing their best for the entertainment of the Congress and showing a determination to give that organization the finest opportunity it probably ever had. Pastor Adams, of the Concord Baptist Church, is utilizing all the forces within his reach necessary to entertain the Congress on a large and satisfactory scale. He has just secured the RINK AUDITORIUM for the meeting place of the Congress. This is the place where Moody and Sanks held their great meetings; where Chapman and Alexander held their big re- The Negro Star—For the $ g^{-} $ of the people vivalis; it is indeed a historic spot. The soldiers from Long Island and Brooklyn, were assembled in this place for the Civil War. It is just ten minutes' walk from the great Plymouth Church, where the noted Henry Ward Beecher preached; it is only five minutes walk from the spot where the great preacher, T DeWitt Talmage preached; it is just two blocks from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, one block from the Concord Baptist Church. Not only is the meeting place conveniently located, but it has sufficient space to accommodate, with their exhibits, all the Boards and Agencies of the National Baptist Convention. All messengers and visitors are urged to send a letter requesting housing accommodation at the earliest possible date. The Entertainment Committee stands ready to make assignments which will enable the delegates to go immediately from the rail road station to their stopping places. Among the splendid welcome addresses, that are to be delivered, is probably one from his Excellency, the Governor of New York State. The New York people are determined to out do all other cities in entertaining the messengers and visitors to the Congress. Send in your name at once to the Chairman of the Entertainment Committee, Rev. Jas. B Adams, 150 Adelphi St., Brooklyn, N. Y. E. W. D. Isaac, DIRECTOR GENERAL. SESQUICENTENNIAL OFFICIALLY OPENS GATES SESQUICENTENNIAL OFFICIALLY OPENS GATES (Eastern Negro News Agency) PHILADELPHIA, PA.—June 2—Cannon roared, airplanes soared and swooped in aerial salutations. Bugles and drums blowed and thundered. Five thousand trained volces arose in Gounod's immortal "Unfold Ye Portals." The Mayor of Philadelphia in his capacity of president of the Sequil-Centennial Exposition Association, welcomed the official representatives of forty-two nations. The Secretary of State and Secretary of Commerce spoke for the President of the Federal government. Fifty thousand persons in a classically beautiful stadium stood with bared heads while bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and a Roman Catholic prelate invoked divine blessings. Following Secretary Hoover, A. Philip Randolph of New York (Editor of the Messenger) delivered a most impassioned appeal for toleration towards the Negro. He declar- WANTED Your Cars to paint can arrange on a weekly payment plan. W. Walker 453 N. Water ADAMS & ADAMS, GROCERS 2 STORES 2 850 E. 9th 1117 E. 12th FOR— -Meats, Milk, Butter & Country Produce; Candies - Sundries Everything Nice A Square Deal Prompt Service. Come and See us. DRIVERS THRO' TO— KANSAS CITY stop with Mrs. Silas Levell STRONG CITY, KANSAS, Clean Bode and a Place to Park Your Cars. Meals If Preferred ed that evidences of Negro culture found in the deposits left by the Mound Builders and in the ruins of Maya and Inca temples prove that Africans preceded Columbus in the discovery of America. African labor, he said is the backbone of American industrial supremacy. Luncheon and Reception All races and creeds were the guest of the Mayor and Sesqui officials at a luncheon served in the vast auditorium where a delightful menu was served. Beautifully Decorated Booths Designed by the race, built by the race, decorated by the race with a beautiful color scheme are the many booths which will house the exhibits rapidly arriving daily. Mrs. Dora Cole Norman of Staten Island, New York, is here to conduct the rehearsals of the pageant, while Miss Laura Wheeler of Cheyney, Pennsylvania, will superintend the arranging of the various exhibits. The Young People's Congress at the Brooklyn Meeting The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, which will be held in Brooklyn, N. Y., June 23-27, 1926, will be attended by a larger number of representatives from Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U. Societies and other auxiliary organizations in the Baptist churches than have ever attended any previous session of this great body. A great many people are anxious to visit New York City, and to take observation of the splendid historic scenes of which they have read so often. A great many others desire to stop off at the Sequi-Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. These manifold attractions are the guarantee of a large delegation to the Congress. New York People Expectant We have not held a national gathering as far East as New York City since the National Baptist Convention met in Boston, Mass., in 1897. Because of that our brethren and friends in that section are very much delighted with the thought that we are going to hold the Congress in their midst. The whole of New York | State and the greater portion of the New England and Eastern sections are planning to represent their Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U. Societies, and contribute in every conceivable manner to the success of the Congress movement. The officials of all the railroads throughout the country have granted a reduced rate of One-Half Fares for the Round-Trip on the Identification Certificate Plan. These Certificates must be secured from the Congress headquarters and presented to the local ticket agent at the time tickets are purchased. Parties failing to procure and exhibit such Identification Certificates will be required to pay full fare both ways. Messengers are hereby instructed to order these Certificates within a reasonable length of time preceding the days on which tickets will be on sale. The Congress faculty is composed of some of the best educated men and women in the country, who are also experts in their line of work. In addition, therefore, to the splendid work that will be done by them as teachers, opportunities will be given to messengers to apply the methods furnished them by these experts. Every phase of the work among Baptist young people will be discussed. Splendid attention will be given to the intellectual pursuits and cul- NEW VOICE TEACHER HERE Enroll at Once Study Voice -Study with a Specialist Study with Madame Gray at the C. T. C. Study at the "School of Opportunity" Only "Expert" Teachers are employed at the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory of music DAY CALLS, DOUGLAS 1085-J Good Eats, for Barbecue, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream Home Made Pies, Chile and short orders Best service and Courtesy Guaranteed COMMUNITY GROCERY STORE ON THE CORNER OF 11TH AND OHIO Fresh and Staple Groceries and Meats real service and courtesy Phone M. 2663 F. F. Flake Mgr WICHITA, KANS. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Men and Women's Shoes repaired while you wait. Men's Rubber Heals 50c Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's half soles Panco $1.00 Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Diamond Oak and L. M leather used and all work guaranteed. L. E. Reddick, 605 E. Murdock DECOURSEY Grade "A" Milk Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. REASONABLE MERCHANDISE REASONABLY PRICED Lawn Mowers $9.50 to $16.00 Garden Rakes .65 to 1.50 Hoes .75 to 1.25 Also a large line of Fishing Tackle, Base Ball goods, Tennis supplies, Coleman Camp and Cook Stoves. Your most Convenient Hardware Store. NOSSAMAN HARDWARE CO. 2143 N. Lawrence Phone M. 2677 We sell goods that don't come back, to people Who do" tural processes in which we are engaged. The Baptist of New York City and State have given assurance that everything possible will be done for the convenience and comfort of the Congress messengers. There will be splendid outings, pleasing attractions and entertainment on a large and varied scale. This is an opportunity to visit the largest city on the continent, and to become acquainted with its people and its ways. Be sure to improve still Address the Congress headquarters for any information desired, E. W. D. ISAAC, Director General. Sunday School & B. Y. P. U. Conven- From causes that we are not able to explain, we think it best to change the meeting place of the State Sunday School Conventions from Atchison, to Topeka, June 15-18, 1926; to be held with Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. W. II. Young, Pastor. Don't let this discourage you, but elect your messengers at once and prepare to come to Topeka, and help put over the greatest program in the history of the young Baptist of Kansas. Signed: II. T. SIMS, Pres. H. I. MONROE, Pres. CITY ITEMS. RUMMAGE SALE—Saturday, June 19th—435 N. Main Street. Quite a few from here are attending the State Conventions in Topeka, this week; the editor is included. Mrs. J. E. Douglass has been indisposed the past few weeks. Teachers and students who were away during school season, are returning home for vacation. Mr. DeGraffenread was in to see us. Some of the teachers in the schools of the city are getting ready for their vacations or going to their dif ferent homes. Three cars of local citizens visited the Wichita Boys at Camp Wood, Sunday, June 13. Those making the trip were:Dr. and Mrs. Geeder, Miss M. J. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. "Billy" Mitchell and boys, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Neely, Mrs. Alma Fover and daughter, Mr. Frank Garrett and his sister Miss Lillian Garrett, and Capt. and Mrs. Hutcherson. The Wichita boys at Camp are: Milbern Fort, Joe Mason, and James Taylor; Hightower Kealing of Kansas City, is also there. Miss Alma Walters was a guest of the week at the office. Mr. Frank Evans left Wednesday, on an extended trip to Denver, Colo. on an extended trip to Denver, Colo. Miss Marie Mayberry has returned home from Topeka, where she attended the session of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. RUMMAGE SALE—Saturday, June 19th—435 N. Main Street. Mrs. W. E. Whitted entertained at dinner, in honor of Mrs. Thos. Glover of Los Angeles, California, Wednesday in her home, 509 N. Water. The gueats included Mesdames A. Hicks, Wm. Mitchell, Jeanette Hill, V. Covington, and Mrs. Marlon. Mr. Thos. Yancy stopped in to see us Tuesday evening. The C. M. E. District Conference will convene at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, 11th and Mosley, July 16th, Rev. C. H. Glass, Pastor. Rev. H. F. McClure, of Salina, former pastor of Grant Memorial, was in the city, Wednesday. The funeral of Mr. Adley Malone, was held at Calvary last Monday. Mrs Leola Payne entertained a few friends at her home 1061 Indians, last Friday afternoon, honoring her auntie, Mrs. Frankie Davis, who has been here some time visiting and was leaving for her home in Texas, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Forkner's daughter who was visiting them from St. Louis, left for home Sunday. Mr. Homer Osborne is confined to his home on account of his eyes failing him. We hope he will be out soon. E. B. B. Club Notes. The Club met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Louise Cash, in her home, 222 W. Pine. "The Secret of Success," was the lesson study. Among hte interesting current events as follows:— Christ's Jerusalem Underground Pilgrims who visit the Holy Land do not tread on the ground on which Christ walked while carrying the cross, as the streets of Jerusalem of the present are from 25 to 30 feet higher than the ground on which Christ trod. Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, who has just returned from the Holy City, explains that Jerusalem has been destroyed 16 times and has each time been rebuilt on the ruins. It is now a city of 70,000 persons surrounded by a big wall, but there is less crime there than in any American city of the same size. The Jews are fast coming back to the land of their fathers and are proving good dry farmers. Under the protection of the British government, Palestine has the first chance in centuries to grow and develop under a rule of peace. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Mary Ralston, 435 N. Water. Hominy News Notes Rev, T. R. Flanigan has returned from Yale, Okla., and preached a great sermon at his church last Sunday at 11 o'clock; he failed to give the reporter his text. Rev. W. L. Anderson filled his pulpit at New Hope, Sunday at 11 and 7:30. He preached two able sermons; he held his conference Monday night. Now, if the Ministers and Business Men of the City are too selfish to hand the reporter the dots of their church work, when that is all it cost them. There will not be much said about them. Sport Roberson seemed all out and down last week when it came to his mind that his wife was in Texas and he in Hominy, alone; like the Prodigial Son, he said, "I will arise and go to my Father." Rev. Tuil filled his pulpit at the C. M. E. Church. He preached an abla sermon at 7:30. Sunday School was good at all the churches, last Sunday. The entertainment at New Hope last Friday night, was a success; $9.50 realized. Rev. Mrs. J. H. Frierson was called to Pawnee, last Monday to the sick bed of her son-in-law, Mr. J. J. Jones, her daughter, Miss Vernana, accompanied her. Mrs. Adkerson of Dallas, Texas is in the city on business. Mrs. Brady went to Cleveland, Monday on business. Dr. J. H. Frierson returned from Fallis, Monday, and reports a great meeting last Sunday at his church. Mr. Dillard Walls of Kansas, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walls. Well the reporter is still looking to the ministers for a sketch of their sermons. You should not be afraid to let the public know what you are preaching. Give us your church dots every Monday morning if you want it to appear in The Star. Subscribe for The Star. WHY NOT LET US PUT YOU ON OUR LIST FOR MAILING? $1.50 SUBSCRIPTION WILL PUT YOU UP TO DATE FOR ONE YEAR WITH THE NEGRO STAR PAPER St. Paul Notes. A general testimonial meeting was held at the 11 a.m., services. The Holy Sacrament was also administered. Our Pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks made an impressive talk from t the Gospel of St. Matt. 26th chapter. Scripture lesson. "Of the Christ Anointed, the Institution of the Lord's Supper and of what it means to the Christian to serve God in Spirit and in truth." "That we betray our trust and deny our Saviour when we fail to lead upright lives." The session of our Bible School was held at the regular time 9:45 a.m., with a good attendance. The lesson review by Rev. C.E. Brooks. her favor. Pastor Thomas attended the State S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention in Topeka, this week. We were glad to be blessed with the privilege of having the President of the District S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention in person of our humble beloved, Pastor Thomas. Miss Alma Reddin, who is teaching in K. C., came home Sunday to spend vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Redding, 6½ miles Mr. Chester Johnson, teacher of the young ladies class will be absent for several months on a vacation. Mr. Jas. Anderson has kindly consented to have charge of the class until the return of Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Nannie Brown and Forrest Williams are attending the S. S. Convention in Winfield, this week. Very successful revival meetings held during the week, conducted by the Evangelist, Rev. McPherson; will continue for 16 days. A highly pleasing and entertaining Children's Program was given at 1 p. m. Sunday afternoon. Our Pastor, Rev. Brooks left Wednesday to attend the District Conference held in Winfield. CHEST CONTEST The Children's Chest Contest, under auspices of the Music Department of the National Association of Colored Women are growing more interesting each day. Some of the children are now rejoicing that they are in the race proper, as they have qualified by selling one book. This promises to be one of the best yet entered in these parts from the amount of interest already aroused. Towns already listed are:—Wichita, Newton, Pratt and Parsons. Names of all contestants will appear in next issue. COLORED OFFICER NOW DETECTIVE CAPTAIN (Pacific Coast News Bureau) LOS ANGELES, CALIF., June 18 After 20 years of faithful service as a member of the Los Angeles, police force, W. W. Glenn, assistant captain of detectives, has finally received his rightful title of Captain, the only position of its kind held by a Race member, West of Chicago. Thru an order issued by the Los Angeles Police Commission the rank of captain of detectives was finally changed to chief of detectives and the 14 men now holding the rank of assistant captain of detectives changed to captain of detectives. DISPLAY OF NEGRO LITERATURE (N. A. A. C. P.) NEW YORK, June 18—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports that the entire show window of the most important bookshops in New York, Brentano's, at 27th Street and Fifth Avenue, has been given over during this week to a showing of books by Negro authors and on Negro song and literature. Among the books so shown are:—"Mellows;" "Color," by Countee Cullen; "Blues," by W. C. Handy; "The Book of American Negro Spirituals," and "The New Negro." Cherryvale News Notes. S. S., 0:45 with Supt. Medurgess in chair; lesson was taught by Pastor Thomas. 11:15 Devotion led by Deacon Burgess. Afterwhich, Pastor Thomas brought a burning message from Lu. 17:13; which was very inspiring. B. Y. P. U., at 6:15 with Study Course Conductor in place. After the study of the lesson Group No. 2 tendered a very stirring song service Group No. 3 still holds the banner, has had it 4 Sundays straight. At 8:15 o'clock a miscellaneous Children's Day Program was rendered by Misses Birdalee Smith, Zella Wheaton, under auspices of the S.' S. which was very interesting. The delegates who attended the S. E. B. Y. P. U., and S. S., at Pittsburg, report a fine time and bring back a wonderful report. Rev. D. Self of Baxter Springs, passed thru here last week enroute to the Convention Iola. Messrs Williams, Estes and Cole motored down from Pittsburg, last Tuesday on business and pleasure. Mrs. Norene Davis of K. C., the G. W. C. of the C. of C., was in our city visiting the C. of C., and while here there was a small reception given in her favor. Pastor Thomas attended the State S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention in Topeka, this week. We were glad to be blessed with the privilege of having the President of the District S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention in person of our humble beloved, Pastor Thomas. Miss Alma Reddin, who is teaching in K. C., came home Sunday to spend vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddins, 6½ miles of town. YMCA THE MOST DEMOCRATIC SPOT IN KANSAS Camp Wood (State Y. M. C. A. Camp for Boys) is "the most Democratic Spot in Kansas." There boys of all races and nations meet, and spend ten days together, without any consciousness of their differences; but with a definiteness of their common task in trying to make a better world than the one in which they live; and a real deep sense of the depth of their Brotherhood in Christ Jesus. For five years, Negro Boys have been going to Camp Wood, and not once have they been made to feel other than a definite part of the entire scheme of things. During the five years that Negro boys have been going to Camp Wood, the distribution of the boys are as follows:—(years) 22|23|24|25|26|To. Arkansas City ..... | | 1| | | 1 Emporia ..... | 2| | | 2 Kansas City, Kans.... | | | | 1| 1 Newton ..... | | | 1| | 1 Ottawa ..... | | | | 1| 1 Pittsburg ..... | 4| | | 4 Topeka ..... | | 1| | | 1 Wichita ..... | 10| 9| 6| 7| 5|37 Total ..... 48 Thus it will be observed that 75% of all the boys that have gone are from Wichita. When Will Kansas Awake? !!! However, in spite of the real spirit of Christ, so manifest there, and the democratic ideals for which the camp stands, there is a woeful lack of appreciation and response from the Negro Citizenry of the State. Wichita has furnished the major part of the Colored boys, who have been patiently "holding the fort," and praying for an awakening of the Negroes over the State. Camp Wood is the only State Boy's Camp of the Nation opened—without restriction, to Negro boys. Will the Negro citizenry of Kansas pass up this privilege, unheeded, and thereby repudiate the claims we make for a Christian Democracy. Our answer will contribute to the future of Inter-Racial Good Will in Kansas. LEST YOU FORGET! It seems that some of our agents and reporters are forgetting that they should help keep The Star going by getting some subscribers or by selling some extra copies each week, EZRA E. BEARD SPANISH-WAR VETERAN Candidate for County Commissioner 51 years a resident of Sedgwick Co. 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Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. 4 Rooms—2 Lots—Gas and Electric, 9th Block on Matthewson, $50,00 down and $15 per mo. 5th block on Ohio—3 Lots, 6 rooms modern, full basement. Price $2650; cash $250; balance like rent. 10th Block on Cleveland, semimodern, 5 rooms 50 ft. Price $2250, cash $200; balance on easy terms. 13th Block on Cleveland, 4 room house. Price $1600; cash $200; balance on easy terms. 7th Block on Cleveland, 4 rooms. Prices $1500; cash $150 00; balance $15.00 per mo. 11th Block on E. 17th St., 6 rooms 50 ft. Price $1500; terms $15.00 per mo. 6th Block on Ohio, 4 rooms, Gas, Electricity. Price $1700; on easy terms. 11th Block on Matthewson, 6 rooms strictly modern. Price $3200; cash free; balance like rent 1025 Cleveland Avenue—5 rooms, Semi-Modern; 2 lots, East Front, double garage. For quick sale— $2,500; $500 cash; balance like rent. --- 1121 E. 13th St 912 E. 13TH. 8T. E. A. POE, Jeweler 2128 N. LAWRENCE AVE. WICHITA, KANS. 16 Jewel White Gold WRIST WATCHES $15 WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. 2519 Shelton, 6 rooms, electricity, 2 lots. Price $1800; cash $250; balance like rent. 16th Block on N Mosley, 5 rooms, East frontage, garage. For quick sale cash $675; a good investment. 9th block on Cleveland—5 rooms, Semi-modern; three lots. Price $2250. FOR RENT 1057 Cleveland Avenue—4 rooms; semi-modern—$18.00 per month. Store Building—7th block, Cleveland; $10.00 per month. A number of other properties for sale on rental plans. SSS) oe eee SS See —F =o Seeeaam. |e Se eee ete nee “= HF = aS 7 apne = Eee = Fak = — a sa au St HE r= ie wm on fae