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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE DR. T. A. FLETCHER of Kansas City, Mo., The Eye, Nose and Throat Specialist WILL BE IN THE CITY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1928, —AT THE HOME OF— REV. BROOKS, 719 N. WATER STREET. Any further information, Call D. 4609-W Vol.21, No.21, WATCH TOWER NOTES "I don't know what to say, but I must say, O American Christians! Look this way! Come this way! Help if you cannot come—the harvest is already white."—Lott Carey West Africa, 1822. WTN— September the 12th, the day following the adjournment of the National Baptist Convention at Louisville. Ky. will be the anniversary of my 56th year of public ministry. It was on September the 12th in the Hurr'cane Baptist Church, named for the plantation owned by Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, on which it was organized and built that I was licensed to preach the gospel. As I look back over the years, it seems only yesterday, but it has been a long stretch of years during which I have given to my denomination, and to my race the very best there was in me. Every church, every Sunday School, every Young People's Society should be enlisted in the debaying crowd for the benefit of our Publishing House. But in the event you cannot subscribe a definite sum towards this indebtedness, you can at least give the House your patronage. No Baptist in all this land should. order a single quarterly, hymn book Bible or what not from any source outside of our own Publishing House. Our Methodist brethren patronize their own Publishing House; the Presbyterians buy from theirs the literature which they use and so with the other denominations. We have some Baptists who neglect to patronize their own Publishing House, but such neglect seems to me only little less than religious treason. Meet us at the National Baptist Convention, September the 5th. The National Baptist Convention will assemble in its 49th Annual Session at Louisville, Ky. September the 5th, the meeting lasting through the 11th. The Various State papers carry the railway schedule for the delegations and every indication is that we are to have the largest session ever held. The American National Baptist Convention, which was organized by Dr. Wm. J. Simmons, in 1886 met in Louisville in 1889, but in its present form, the National Baptist Convention has never met in Louisville before. Let there be not the slightest mistake. This is the Convention of which Dr. L. K. Williams, of Chicago, is President. This is the Convention that has, in its great Publishing House at Nashville a building that ranks high among the very finest in the city and in all this land owned by our group. This is the Convention that owns a splendid plant in Philadelphia—its Foreign Mission Board headquarters. It is this same Convention that has the Training School for Women and Girls at Washington, D. C. And the messengers to this great body will assemble by the thousands at Louisville, Ky., in September. Yours in His service, L. G. JRDAN, General Missionary and Historian. CHOSEN REGIONAL SALES MANAGER OF N. Y. FIRM (Preston News Service) NEW YORK CITY Aug. 24-Philipot, Goff & Company, incorporated a prominent brokerage firm located at 50 Broadway announced Tuesday that they had chosen Robert L. Vann a member of the Pittsburg Pa. bar for 18 years, assistant corporation counsel for the city of Pittsburg for four years; editor and treasurer of the Pittsburg Courier; former member of the advisory committee of the Republican National Committee, as manager of their regional sales department. The announcement said that for the past three years Mr. Vann has spent considerable time making an intensive study of stocks and bond issues and the brokerage business and we take pleasure in having him associated with us in an DR. T. A. of Kansas The Eye, Nose and WILL BE IN SUNDAY, SEPTI —AT THE I REV. BROOKS, 719 N KANSAS CITY CHURCH TRAMP KANSAS CITY, KAN., Aug. 19—God was pleased to give this city a wonderful day, so the church tramp began his day's journey. At 9:30 he was at First Baptist S. S, shaking hands with friends. The outstanding persons were Prof. S. B. Scruggs Supt., Rev. G. H. Fortner, assistant pastor and teacher of the Men's Bible Class, Rev. Booker of K, C. Mo., visiting minister and Dr. W. A. Bowren Pastor. We spoke to the Men's Bible Class. It is good to be there Mrs. J. H. Wheaton joined the tramp and we were soon at Eighth Street Tabernacle Church, one of the most stable congregations in the city, under leadership of the most Rev. D. B. Jackson, a great shepherd leading a great sheep. They had just closed a revival that was in charge of Rev. C. H. Vaughn of Yazoo City, Miss. In a few words, we lent our endorsement. Many bought papers, renewed their sub-bought papers, renewed their sub-ben-The Negro Star. From here we were in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Coleman, 1959 N. 6th St., old friends of younger days where everything was tip-top and we enjoyed a dinner feast. Soon after dinner we were on our way to Kansas City, Mo., to meet a schoolmate who is Supt., of Second Baptist S. S., Rev. Bacote, Pastor. They have one of the best and most complete, as well as unique basements, we have ever seen. We then made a grand rush and ran into King Solomon B. Y. P. U. where we found the Union in session with five groups at work. They have the idea but need consecrated workers and a definite program outlined. Pastor S. Montgomery made things very pleasant. We spoke on B. Y. P. U. Methods. We found Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Moten on the Job. The night service found us at Walnut Voulevard Baptist Church, Rev. J. R. Richardson the prince of preachers, pastor. The chul r had charge and gave in excellent program, revealing many talents and much ability. Thus the church tramp was tired enough to go to rest, having made many friends. WE are pleased to thank the following persons for either their subscription or for their renewal:— KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Mrs. S. A. Fitzhugh 1514 N. 9th St. Mr. J. J. Engram, 1017 Everett Ave. Mrs. P. A. Martin 2054 Springfield Mrs. C. B. Cox, 1012 Oak Ave. Mr. C. J. Ward, 1325 Washington Av. Mrs. J.H. Wheaton 1925 N. Thompson Mrs. C. Dell, 619 Congress, Emporia Mr. John Dillard Paola. Miss. Effie Grissard, Ohio, Wichita Mrs. Lidia Crump, Oathe, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS Mrs. Pearl C. Thomas, 114 S. Ransom Mrs. Chias, Jameson, 619 Ransom St. Rev. W. F. Beatty, 1735 E. Aak St. Mrs. Irena Wallace Bovl 16 S. Ransom Mrs. Carrie Whitner 103 N. Wash. St. Mrs. Anna Allen, Box 241 Lacgne, Rev. J. H. Hale 113 E. 2nd St. Mr. B. Watson, 418 S. 3d Burlington Mrs. J. W. Gordon, 411 N. Chestnut Jola, Kansas Mrs. M.A. Robinson, Bov 10 Hillsdale Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, 406 W. Minmi Dale, Kansas Paola Kansas. Mrs. Gertrude Lewls, Box 21 Hillsdale Mrs. S. E. Willett, Garnett Kansas. Mrs. Alfred Mathis, 1516 E. 17th St. WILL NOT LEAVE PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA. Aug. 24- Asked by a Preston News Service reporter if he planned to move to New York, Mr. Vnan said: "I shall remain in Pittsburg, spending Sunday Monday and Tuesday and possibly Wednesday here, the rest of the week I'll be in New York. Branch offices will be opened in various financial centers where Negroes will be opened in various financial centers where Negroes will have the same opportunity to invest in good securities as white men have. I might also add that this announcement will probably explain to my friends why I have spent so much time in New York City, during the past three years. I have been studying the brokerage business." WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 1928 PENALIZING THE MANY TO CATCH THE FEW (Industrial News Bureau) Investigation shows the inadequacy of compulsory automobile inability insurance. Eight paramount types of accidents have been listed which compulsory insurance cannot cover. They are: Accidents caused by automobiles belonging to governments whether federal, state or local, which are being used for government duties; accidents in which the driver alone is injured when he is found negligent; accidents to occupants of automobiles when imputed negligence may be used to bar recovery from the actually negligent motorists; accidents caused by any sort of criminals, including occupants of stolen cars; grade-crossing accidents and collisions with horse-drawn vehicles or roadway obstructions for which non-motorists are responsible; accidents when fault cannot be legally proven or persons at fault identified; accidents where cars are at fault are from other states, and accidents on any private grounds. It is apparent that any law with so many loopholes will be unsatisfactory. Compulsory insurance would be a great burden on the vast number of responsible motorists while the irresponsible or criminals who now cause many of the most serious accidents, would evade or disregard the law. Again we have an illustration of legislation which penalizes the many in the hope of "reforming" the few. Such laws are wrong in theory and unfair in practice. LOUISIANA PASSES ARSON LAW (Industrial News Bureau) The Governor of Louisiana has signed a bill passed by the Legislature of that State amending the Arson Laws in accordance with the Model Arson Law of the Fire Marshal Association of North America. The United States Chamber of Commerce and The National Board of Fire Underwriters co-operated drawing up the Model Law. The laws of fifteen states are now uniformly strict on three important features. 1st. The law includes not only those who burn but in addition those who cause to be burned or who sid. counsel or procure the burning of property. 2nd. The ownership or occupancy of buildings burned is not material and the man may be convicted who burns the building of himself or a building which is the property of himself. 3rd. The preparation of a building for a fire with intent to burn it constitutes an attempt to burn such building. SOUTHERN DAILY OPPOSES RAISING RACIAL ISSUES SOUTHERN DAILY OPPOSES RAISING RACIAL ISSUES Demagogue's Favorite Trick Unjust and Unwise—Says Richmond News Leader. RICHMOND, VA., Aug. 24—The (Interracial News Service) (Interracial News Service) demagogue's time-honored trick of appealing to race prejudice in Southern elections is not getting by this year without vigorous protest. The Richmond News Leader, the most influential Democratic daily in the State, is out in a strong editorial pointing out both the "injustice" and the "unwisdom" of raising the race issue in the present campaign. "Why should the South go backward, politically?" asks the News Leader. "Why should it be the slave of unfounded fears?" The Negro has not involved himself in this campaign. In the greater part of the South he has been attending to his own business and where he has shown any political stirring whatever it has been in an effort to affiliate with the Democratic party in protest against ostracism by the Lily White Republicans. "The South's political salvation is not to be worked out through a unity born of hate, of ignorance, or of self-deception," the editorial concludes. "It would speak exceedingly ill for the Southern Democracy, in this hour of great opportunity, if they put aside the real issues for the false. Prejudice against Smith can not be combatted by prejudice against the Negro." This liberal attitude on the part of the News Leader is not surprising in view of the fact that its publisher, Hon. John Stewart Bryan and its editor, Dr. Douglas Freeman, are both known to be in hearty accord with the recent Southern movement for interaccalal good will and cooperation. TAXATION KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL (Industrial News Bureau) Taxation is a subject of the utmost importance to every citizen. Unfortunately, few people have a thorough and scientific understand of the way it should be handled. For a number of years past we have had an economy administration that has successfully lowered national taxes without slighting any necessary governmental functions, yet at the same time local taxes have so steadily and dangerously mounted that they have offset the federal saving. Good taxation is an incentive to stable progressive industry, home and property owning, and real property and growth on a solid basis. Exhorbitant and wasteful taxation is a certain detriment to these. Too many bad bond issues and debts can run a community. When we vote for a public official we are showing our trust in a man who is to handle our funds and determine what they shall be spent for. In the same way we invest money in the stock of an industry. The great difference is that when we buy stock we investigate and are certain of the economy and ability of the management. Often when we vote we fail absolutely to do this. And the result is high taxes and waste. The federal government has shown what can be done. Some states and cities have made notable records in economy. The same conditions can be effected everywhere if we vote as we do business, with full knowledge and an intelligent understanding. A BAD RECORD IN CRIME PUNISHMENT (Industrial News Bureau) In a recent survey made in the most important section of a middlewestern state it was found that a person charged with crime risks but one chance in 30 of being punished. Of 12,543 felony cases tried in a great American city in 1926 but 2,449 of the defendants were found guilty and a great many of these were released on parole or appeals or otherwise escaped prison. These are not isolated examples but more or less the general thing throughout the United States. Inescapable difficulties beset the legislator or crime reformer who attempts to make punishment for the criminal certain. A mass of technicalities surrounds and helps to protect the defendant in criminal cases. Often a mawkish sentiment is aroused among a certain element that tries to make a martyr of the most hardened wrongdoer. And after conviction, reprieves, commutations of sentences and paroles often turn the unrelenting criminals out into society again to continue their depredations. Crime suppression must be preceded by law enforcement rather than by more laws and red tape which invite more "technical" law-breaking. MAN HAS HIS HEART STITCHED AND LIVES MAN HAS HIS HEART STITCHED AND LIVES (Preston News Service) SHREVEPORT, LA., Aug. 17—Charles Marcer was living here on Wednesday night with eight stitches in his heart. It is said that Marcer was attacked by a rubber and when he resisted, was stabbed in the heart. An operation was performed by Dr. E. L. Sanderson superintendent of a local hospital... is reported to have a good chance of recovery. The physicians report that unless pneumonia develops Mercer will live. ALABAMA PUSHES DRIVE ON ILLITERACY (Preston News Service) MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. 17—Ten thousand more of Alabama's white and Negro adult illiterates will have been taught their three "It's" spelling, health, and sanitation before the end of September. Nearly 400 opportunity schools scattered throughout the state are fighting illiteracy, mostly in rural districts. NEOSHO VALLEY DISTRICT HOLDS GREAT SESSION PAOLA, KANSAS, Aug. 23—The Neosho Valley District Association, Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention and Ministers and Deacons' Union held one of the greatest sessions here in the history of the work, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Ch., Rev. J. A. Rucker, Pastor. This church, members, pastor and the city gave one of the best entertainments ever witnessed by the messengers, anywhere. They had a conventional garden ready with all kinds of vegetables, fried chicken and ice cream were common dishes. Milk and honey were plentiful. The pass word was, "what else do you want?" Bacon and eggs, ham and everything that goes with it: croquets (salmon) the best that could have been made.—In fact the kitchen mechanics at this place are in a class by themselves. Harmony, seemingly, has their first nature. The choir will be hard to beat anywhere in the state. They sang with the spirit and understanding. Truly, Rev. Rucker and his good people are great as well as Paola. Tuesday, Aug. 14, marked the opening period, on account of Pastor and President, J. A. Rucker, being so busy trying to make everything tiptop, Editor H. T. Sims and Dr. J. R. Richardson opened the first session of the Ministers and Deacons' Union. Rev Richardson taught the institute in the absence of Rev, C. O. Marshal, Olathe, and Ottawa messengers opened the Wednesday morning session. Afterwards Deconon Bert Watson read a very thoughtful paper. Rev, W. F. Beatty stirred the audience on the subject: "Making a Man a Christian." Sweet solo by Rev, Chas Favors. Thursday morning, Chanute and Iola messengers opened the devotion, afterwards, Deacon Jameson of Fort Scott gave a blackboard demonstration, "Christian Citizenship." Many valuable thoughts were advanced. Friday morning was quite a business session; although the body enjoyed a paper on the history of the church, by Rev. Hale of Humbolt, (Continued next issue) REAL CRIME REMEDIES (Industrial News Bureau) President Coolidge, in his Memorial Day Address, made some remarks on crime and respect for law and order that are of interest to every American citizen. He said that the best solution of the crime problem goes back to the home and the early training of the child, and that "if around the nation's fires respect for authority, reverence for only things and obedience to parent discipline are taught the sweet foundation for peace will be laid." We cannot pass laws that will make crime impossible. Sports in that direction have too often started to the advantage of the criminal, by restraining the law-abiding citizen. What we can do is to interpret and expedite our present laws and procedure that, by example, crime will be discouraged. If we add to this early training that inculcates in the potential citizen an instinctive respect for the rules of society, we will have gone a long way toward reform. Crime, like weeds, flourishes best where it can it can most easily resist obliteration and escape punishment. The majority of criminals come from families that are either too ignorant or slothful to prepare the child for decent citizenship. IS THE CELLAR PASSING? (Interracial News Bureau) One of the big items of expense in building the average home is the excavating required for building the cellar. Architects and heating engineers are cooperating in designing cellarless houses. The chief purpose of the cellar is to house the heating plant. Elimination of the cellar calls for a system of heating that occupies a minimum of ground floor space and is free from dirt and ashes. The perfection of automatic heating plants using oil or gas for fuel thus eliminating the old fashioned coal bins and ash cans, is revolutionizing home construction. Fuel oil can be kept in a tank underground and piped to an oil burner, while gas is piled to a house from mains in the street. It is stated that architects figure that the elimination of the cellar makes it possible to save fromone thousand to two thousand dollars in the construction of the average Five Cents Per Copy SMOKY HILL RIVER HOLDS GREAT SESSION EMPORIA, KANSAS, Aug. 13. This city has been the scene of a great religious festival by the Smoky Hill River District Association, with Rev. G. T. Raimey, Moderator; Rev. J. W. Johnson, Pres. of Ministers and Deacon's Institute; Mrs. M. D. Jones, Pres. of the Woman's H. and F. Mission Convention. Each auxiliary had prepared an edifidg program, and assigned to the best talent of the district; Each person on program took time to prepare for the task assigned. This whole program was built around the motto: "The Attralytic Christ." The music stayed at a high pitch of inspiration under the management of Mrs. Geraldine Bryant Hudson of Salina. The Bible Institute work was taken care of by Rev. H. Marshall of Hill City, Rev. A. G. Mason, Strong City and Rev. J. R. Richardson of Kansas City, to the edifying of every one. Special topics were discussed by Deacon W. E. Carter, Emporia, Deacon Joe Jobe, Emporia, Deacon O. W. Gary, Ablene, Mrs. G. Bryant Hudson, Bro. Peter H. Hamlin, Junction City, Rev. D. H. Marshall Miss Lois V. Grimes, Junction City, Mrs. Carrie L. Davidson, Mrs. Anna Loveless, Manhattan, Mrs. Bertha Moore, Strong City, Mrs. Etta Morris, Dunlap, Mrs. Crawford, Stockton. Some very ective sermons were preached by Revs. D. H. Marshall, Henry Jones, Topeka; M. J. Burton, J. T. Elias I. L. Talley of Missouri; W. F. Warder, Ellsworth, J. R. Richardson. The Key-note address was delivered by Prof. Clement Richardson. Some very effective sermons were Mrs. Smith, representing the Foreign Mission Board; Editor H. T. Sons, representing the paper and State B. Y. P. U. Convention; Rev. J. W. Hayes, Modrator of Southwestern District; and Rev. Bates of Missouri. The Sunday School Convention imparted much information thru its departmental meetings as well as open sessions. The following headed the departments; Bro. W. E. Carter, Emporia; Supts. Department, Sister Vera Tyler, Abilent; Teachers, Sister Glass, Emporia; Sister Maude Curtis, Abilene, Adults; Sister Rebecca Austin, Osage City; Seniors, Sister Laura Tyler, Abilene; Intermediates, Sister Will Sayers, Hill City; Junlors, Sister Della Edwards, Ellis. Special addresses in open meeting in the S. S. Convention were delivered by Sisters G. Bryant Hudson, Salina; Myrtle Taylor, Junction City, Rev. G. D. Pratt, Emporia, Sister Carrie Davidson. The B. Y. P. U. Convention took on the form and operation of a Model Union and the whole district was divided up into four groups—very enthusiastic was each session. The Moderator and each President had a real message for his or her convention. Especially interesting was the program rendered Saturday by the talented young people of the district bringing before us, readings, solos, trios duets, quartets and addresses. The reports of secretary and stallian revealed the fact that there are 18 churches with a membership of 684, 26 deacons, 14 Sunday Schools, 10 mission circles 6 junior Mission Circles, 9 B. Y. P. U.'s and raised $569,88. This is one of the best organized districts in the state, where peace and harmony range supreme. Now, the excellent service and entertainment given by the good people of St. James and all of Emporia will be hard to surpass. Both Junior and Senior and A. M. F. Choirs made high records for themselves. Thus passed into history one of the greatest sessions in the history of the association and auxiliaries. MISSOURI PACIFIC GIVES NEGRO EMPLOYEES PICNIC MISSOURI PACIFIC GIVES NEGRO EMPLOYEES PICNIC (Preston News Service) HOUSTON, TEX., Aug. 16—Negro employs of the Missouri Pacific lines will be given their first annual picnic at Brazoria park on August 18 with a free bargesue, a baseball game and other interesting attractions officials of the road announced Wednesday. The employs and their families and friends will be carried to the park on special trains leaving Union Station at 7:15 and 8:15 a.m. they said. dwelling, which in many instances will more than offset the cost of automatic heating plants with the greater convenience, safety and comfort. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER (1) 11) Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (6) 1928 Western Newspaper Union Lesson for August 26 LENSON TEXT-Acts 16 16-40 GOLDEN TEXT-Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice PRIMARY TOPIC-Paul in Jail. JUNIOR TOPIC-Paul in Prison INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC The Source of Paul's Joy. I.C- THE BOOK YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP I.C- Paul As an Evangelist L 1. Paul and Silas in Jail (vv. 1020). 1. The invasion (vv. 1024). As the missionaries went out from day to day to the place of prayer they were accosted by a young woman possessed by a spirit of divination. She was owned by a syndicate of men who derived large gains from her wooinging. Her utterances as she followed the missionaries became a great annoyance to Paul, who in the name of Jesus Christ commanded the evil spirit to come out of her. The spirit in this mud testified that these were servants of the Most High God and that they proclaimed the way of salvation But Paul, like Jesus (Mark 5:17), would not have Satan's testimony. The evil spirit immediately obeyed Paul's command. When the demon was cast out, the supernatural power of the mult was gone, therefore the source of revenue was drilled up. This so exasperated her owners that they brought Paul and Silas before the magistrates on the false charge of the changing of customs. It was not custom but their unlawful gain which was interfered with. There is always trouble when the unlawful business in which men are engaged is threatened. 2. Their behavior in fall (v. 25). Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to God. It seems quite natural that they should pray under such circumstances, but to sing hymns is astonishing to all who have not come into possession of the peace of God through Christ. Even with backs lacerated and smarting, and feet fast in the stocks compelling the most painful attitude, in the dungeon darkness of the inner prison with extreme on certainty before them, their hearts went up to God in gratitude. 3. Their deliverance (v. 20). The Lord wrought deliverance by sending a great earthquake which opened the prison doors and loosed their hands. II. The Conversion of the Jailer (vv. 27 34). The Jailer had small sympathy for the prisoners, for as soon as they were made secure, he went to sleep. Being suddenly aroused from slumber by the earthquake he was about to kill him self, whereupon Paul assured him that the prisoners were all safe. What he had heard of their preaching and what now he experienced caused him to come as a humble inquirer after salvation. He was convicted of sin and felt the need of the Sailor. Paul clearly pointed the way to be saved, saying, "Bellevo on the Lord Jesus Christ." The word "believe" means to trust and fully obey. The proof that the Jailer was saved is three-fold: 1. Transformation from brutality to tenderness (v. 33). He who a little while ago could with impunity lay on the cruel lashes is now disposed to wash their wounds. 2. Confession of Christ in baptism (v. 33). Those who have really been convicted of sin and have experienced the saving grace of God delight to confess their faith in Him under all circumstances. 3. He's set meat before them (v. 34). 4. His whole household baptized (v. 33). When a man's family is willing to follow him, you may be sure that his conversion is genuine. III. The Magistrates Humbled (v. 35-40). 1. Orders to release the prisoners (iv, 35, 30). The earthquake brought fear upon the magistrates and thus moved them to give leave for the prisoners to go. 2. Paul's refusal to go (v. 37). The ground of his refusal was that their rights as Roman citizens had been violated. They demanded public vindication. 3. Brought out of prison by the officers (iv, 38, 30). Because they were Roman citizens they were released, the magistrates fearing what they had done. 4. Returned to the house of Lydia (v. 40). Upon their public vindication they left the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and after ministering comfort to the brethren, they departed. God Will Aid It is my habitual practice about little things to bring them before God. I never attempt to carry any burdens myself. I roll them on God, and speak to God about them.—George Stuller. Safety Be thou like the bird perched upon some full thing, although he feels the branch bending beneath him, yet loudly plugs, knowing full well that he has wings, - Gingerin. BY REV. J. W. HAYES. 615 Wabash Avenue WICHITA, KANSAS. LESSON SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Subject: "Reading Aout Other People." Jer. 1:1-3. Nehemiiah wrote the book bearing his name about 434 B. C. It is a continuation of the book of Ezra and has been called Ezra's second book. In the lesson we have a message of inquiry, the time and place is given. Nehemiah inquires concerning his brethren at Jerusalem. He is not content with his own comfort when his brethren are in sorrow. As the story is gold: Two boys were lost in a winter's storm, one was overcome by exposure. The strength and courage of the other pushed him forward until he came to a house by the road, into which by permission he entered, was warmed and offered food. He refused to eat, however and when asked why he told the story of his brother who had fallen by the way. When the good man of the house heard, he went at once to his recue and the two brothers sat together at tde table filled with plenty. But there could be no pleasure in eating by the stronger, while the weaker was exposed to cold ond death. So with Nehmiah, how could he be happy with his brothers in need and affection? When he knew their sorrows he forgot himself in the interest of the suffering. How can one be happy when those he loves are oppressed? Reading of it older people gives us a larger and clearer vision of human needs and inspires deeper sympathies and greater efforts to meet human needs. It his been said that one part of the world does not know how the other goes along, but since science has made the world a whispering gallery, we can hear the sorrowing cries of teeming millions in regions, as well as the cries of our own land. Reading of other people helps one to overcome se fishness, it tends to make the reader forget himself and invest his being in the life of others. Our lives should be so lived that they will live on in the bodies of others when our bodies shall have been laid to rest. Reading makes a full man, reading is a character building—when we read of other people if our reading is choice we live with the noblest ideas of the past and present. He who dwells in the realm of high ideals dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High and shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Abilene Interests Told Morning text Psalm 127:1, Subject "The Bible and Christian Citizenship. Evening text John 3:16 "The Bible in Epitome of the Gospel." B. Y. P. U. opened at 6.30 by the President O. W. Gary. The Worthwhile Class gave a wonderful program. Sunday School was opened by Superintendent, Mr. Ben Gary. Good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Moman and family are here from Concordia visiting Mrs. Bell Smith and relatives. Miss Esther Chaves returned Tuesday noon from Hutchinson, Kan, where she was vising her aunt. Mrs. and Mr. J. T. Dunn and family. Mrs. Barbara Curtis spent last week in Ellsworth, visiting Miss Capitola Anderson. Miss Barbara Curtis and Mr. Wendell Curtis left Saturday morning for Independence and Kansas City. Mrs. Boughnor and Dtr. Blanche left last week for Independence, for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Sonnie Hampton. The Sunday School had their picnic last Thursday at the city park. Rev. Henry Jones from Junction City preached for us last Wednesday night. Mrs. Micklen and her daughter, Helen Micklen are her visiting Mrs. Jennie Bell and family. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Gary and family who have been here visiting for the summer with relatives and friends, left early Minday morning, for South Dakota. Misses Persus and Celestine Lewis went to Salina, Monday evening. MISS ESTHER CHAVES, Rept. REDUCED RATES Identification Certificate Plan Granted for the 48th Annual Session, of National Baptist Convention, held at Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 5-10, '28 Reduced fares for the National Bapt, Convention have been granted from the different Passenger Associations thru- out the Country on the Identification Certificate Plan. Tickets will be sold to the delegates and members of their families upon presentation of the Indentification Certificate to the time of purchase of tickets. Reduced rates have been authorized at one and one-half fare. Tickets will be sold Sept. 1-7, inclusive, with final limit September 16th, tickets to be validated by the regular agents of Louisville before In addition to the fare and one-half basis on the round trip Identification Plan with return limit to September 15th, one and three-fifth fare, with limit of 30 days from date of sale. Write Prof. R. R. Hudson, P. O. Pax 155. 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Local Editress Entered as second class matter, June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1879. The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication—Notify us at once when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. CITY ITEMS CITY ITEMS Commander B. H. Neely was the guest of Commander Moody and Past Commander Cannon Jordan Patterson Post, Toneka, at a chicken dinner narty at the beautiful E.K Rest, there. Sunday. Mr. Neely was the after dinner speaker. He was also dinnerguest of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Cannon at their beautiful home while in Topeka. Mr. Cras. Bettis of The Wichita Protest and Mr. B. H. Neely of The Negro Star Pub Co., covered the Curtis Announcement in Toneka. Aug. 18th in the interest of Negro Press. Mrs. Ida Ballance, was delegate to the grand lodge at Leavenworth, last week from Prince Hall Grand Chapter O. E. S., and was elected Grand Secretary. She also visited friends in Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri, St. Joc. Mo. and Ormah. Nebr. On her return home found her house very much unset and her husband very busy having hardwood floors installed—Go again. Mrs. Taylor and others from here attended the grand Lodge in Leavenworth, last week. Mrs. Alfred Mathis was in Kansas City No a few days of this work on business. It was through Dr. Fletcher's medical skill that Mrs. Mathis received her sight which was once gone—See his ad in other columns. He will be in the city next month, doing some more of the restoring sight to the blind. See him. Business brought Pey J. E. Douglass to the office Tuesday. Mr. Arthur Kaley of 1423 Ohio is indoors this week. Mrs. G. L. Scott and children are visiting her parents Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Richardson, Kansas City. Messages for Stewart and Lowe were visiting in Kansas City, Sun. Quite a few spent Sunday visiting the Association in Hutchinson. Rev W. C. Canwell is in Kansas City, and St. Louis, this week. Miss Iola Rents has been very much indisposed this week. Mr. J. W. Jackson of Winfie'd enroute to Salina, called at the office, Tuesday. Mr. J. A. Smith, is still sick at his home on Wabash. Dr. Sims enjoyed lovely dinners with Mr. and Mrs. Flemm Fort and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert King. The friends are seeing that Dr. Sims does not go hungry while his wife is away. Mrs. Susie Bradley is visiting her husband, brother and family in Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Sam Oliver is attending the Beauty Culture Association in Indianapolis, Ind. Her mother, Mrs. Urierwood is at her home while she is away. Miss. Effie Grisward of 1631 Glen Ave. after having been in Atlanta, nursing the sick three months, called at the office and reneded her subscription. She reports her mother improved but to our regret, she lost a sister in Chicago, in June. Mr. and Mrs. Velva Linley lost their baby Monday morning. Mrs. Johnnie Smith was glad to have her brother send the week-end. Miss Ida Mae Newton is out of the city on her vacation. Mrs. Stewart, mother of Mrs. Noland left Sunday for home in Okla. The Play at St. Mark Tuesday evening, "Ghostes or Not Ghostes" is really worth seeing: the songs by the C T C. Men's Glee Club as well as the concert, are good to hear. Mrs Dollie Bills, after a year of patient suffering, was called home last week. Her funeral was attended at New Hope Baptist Church, where she was an every ready, consistent worker, by the pastor, Rev. Marchant. Body shipped to Texas for burial. She leaves a husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, Mrs. Hazel Spoon, Citizens Mortuary in charge. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Groomer spent the week-end on a visit with friends in Chanute. Mrs. Lola Barker is visiting with relatives in Iola. Mr. I. S. Shenhedd and Miss Willa McClean anent the week-end on a visit to Eureka. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dixon motored to Maraton, Tex., to visit relatives. Messrs A. Haves, Joe Robinson, and Mrs. Sarah Huggins of Eldoran, were visitors in the city, Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Jones, 1025 Cleveland. Rev. J. W. Haves is recuperating in Excelsior Springs. A minister from Missouri, is to preach for him, Sunday. ROCK ISLAND CHOSEN OFFICIAL ROUTE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION At a recent meeting of the South-west District, the Rock Island Railroad was chosen the official route to --- STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. Telephone Market 3130 AT WICHITA, KANSAS or and Publisher. Assistant Editor M. 6500 Advertising Agent M. 1665 Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 19. ON RATES: $1.50 .90 .50. .20 Sign name whether or not it is to be We reserve the right to reject any once when you fail to receive your later than Wednesday morning will articles be brief, to the point and on the Convention to be held at Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5-10. A special steel coach will be operated through to St. Louis, and connections can be made at Herrington, from points in S.W. District, leaving Pratt. 11:57 a. m. Wichita, 3:30 p. m. Hutchinson, 2:30 p. m. Herrington, 6:20 p. m. Topeka, 8:50 p. m. Sept. 3rd, reaching St. Louis, 7:30 a. m. Sept. 4th connecting with L. & N. 8:35 a. m. and reach Louisville, at 6:40 p. m. Sept. 4th. The schedule and route selected enables the delegates to reach Louisville, the afternoon before the meeting opens with only one night enroute. A rate of one fare and one-half for the round trip will be given those who hold the authorized certificates. And if delegates desire to stay as long as 30 days the round trip for fare and three-fifths, will apply. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. The session of our Bible School was opened promptly at 9:30 a. m. Our Presiding Elder, Rev. Everett, was present and expressed pleasure at the progress and interest manifested in our Sunday School. At 10:30 a. m., the Junior Church held their meeting and was addressed by Rev. Brooks. He spoke of the results of not using our religion, by not using it in constant service and work, will become weak and inactive. Presiding Elder Everett preached at the 11 a. m., services. The Holy Sacrament was administered. There was a good attendance. Rev. Everett preached at Grant Memorial Church in the afternoon. The A. C. E. League meeting met at 6:30 p. m. Presiding Elder Everett held the 4th quarterly conference, Monday evening and highly pleased at the splendid reports made from the various departments of the church. The Teachers Training and Bible Class held an interesting meeting, Tuesday evening. The members of the Booster Club held a meeting Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Evans on Odio Ave. OTTAWA IDEAS S. S. at 9:45 with lesson review by Rev. Favors. Rev. Favors spoke at both services Snday to a full house. After, the morning services about fifty Ottawans drove t Garnett, for the basket dinner held at the 2nd Baptist Church of Garnett, Following dinner, there were 3 o'clock services. Rev. Chas. Favors was the principal speaker. B. Y. P. U., at the usual time. Group No. 2 had charge of the program. The B. Y. P U. will have a vacation and banquet Aug. 28, 1928. The Morning Star Club held a The Morning Star Club held a meeting, Monday night at church. The Semper Fidelis Club will entertain Wednesday night and regular club meeting, Thursday night. Mrs. W. S. J. Lewis and sons, Norman, Byron ihd Cornelius, left Saturday for the N. E. part of the state, where they will spend the week visiting relatives. A large number from Ottawa, attended Neosho District Association, Thursday evening at Paola. Miss Ridley who has been the house guest of Miss Hicks returned to her home at Topeka, Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Enyard attended service at 2nd Baptist Cdurch of Garnet, Sunday afternoon. A special meeting of all workers of St. Paul A. M. E. Church has been called for Thursday night. The members are busy making final arrangements for the Annual Conference which will be in session here the third week of September. The The meeting will be held in the Memorial Auditorium. The last quarterly meeting of this Conference year will be held Sunday, August 26th. Miss A. McBrier was the week-end guest of Miss Montgomer, Baldwin, Kansas. Clyde Edwards is horse from Topeka. Mesdames Wm. Lewis and K. Cunningham attended the funeral of Fred Baldwin at Kansas City, Sat. Mrs. Hughes and Miss M. E. 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We were glad to have the following visitors: Mrs. Anna Windson of Sioux City, Iowa; Miss Beauiah Alexander, Muskogee, Okla.; Acratio Jaures, Mr. W. T. Thomas, Mrs. Alice Thomas, Mrs. Marcia Russel, Mrs. Bessie Gunther, Livingston, Mr. Homer Watkins, Mrs. Frank Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Hogan. Mr. Leon Webster is on the sick Sund list. We hope all will visit him. out the NINA L. SAULTER, Reporter. School a Last Year We Paid Our Policy Holders 64,850 Claims For $518,457.50. PHONE M.304 Rock Island OFFICIAL ROUTE Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5-10 1928 CONNECTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE Lv. Pratt—11:55 a. m.; Hutchinson 2:30 p. m. Wellington 2:30 p. m.: Wichita 3:30 p. m. Herrington 6:20 p. m.; Topeka 8:50 p. m. Kansas City, 11:15 p. m., Sept. 3rd, ARRIVE, Louisville, Ky., 6:40 p. m. Sept. 4th. For Details Call or Write— DECOURSEY Grade "A" Milk Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. Lawrence Whecler DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Is hereby thanking his friends for the support given him in primary election, Aug. 7th and asks for your help in November finals. AS DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE For Sheriff of Sedgwick Co. I wish to thank everyone of my voting friends for the loyal support in the primary. Aug. 7th, and truly hope you will be as loyal at the general election in Nov. I am as ever your home boy and will appreciate anything done in my behalf. Clyde M. Hudson REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT Takes this method to thank his friends for their support in the primaries and solicit their relp in Nov. St. Mark M. E. Church REV. W. G. CONWELL, PASTOR. MRS. BEULAH GRIFFIN, Rep. Sunday services were good thru-out the day, beginning with Sunday School at 9:25, opened by Supt. Mrs. Full Paid Capitol $200,000 Admitted Assets 725,000 Special Policy. S DAIRY MILK & CREAM "Rose Bud Butter" 132 N. 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D. G. Franklin preached another wonderful sermon to a well filled house; text from Acts 27: 23, 24. Receipts of day $61.00. Christian Bible Club The Christian Bible Club held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Cary, 718 N. Water. Very interesting meeting. Next meeting, Aug. 29, at the home of Mrs. Nee y, 2443 Mascot. Sister Molle Miller, President. Sister Hattie Jackson, Secretary. ==) OPPOSES | RAIA a oa =I rel ‘ Ps ma == a i] 2 am ca _- = .