Tulsa Star

THE TULSA STAR Proclamation OFFICE OF GRAND PROTECTOR KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HARMONY OF THE WORLD. Sapulpa, Oklahoma, August 5, 1913 To all the Subordinate Lodge, Officers and Members, Greeting: In accordance with my proclamation calling our Grand Lodge in the city of Wagoner, Okla., July 24, 25, 1913. The session was largely attended and fully enjoyed by the delegates and representatives. Channie Smith Lodge No. 949 had everything well arranged and all the delegates departed with a life-long remembrance of the good members of the Channie Smith Lodge. Our Grand Lodge session from beginning to end proved to be the best delegated session that ever met upon Oklahoma soil. No confusion, no strife or envy. Love, hope, virtue and charity, the foundation upon which our noble orded is founded, was the uppermost thought in every delegate's mind and the good of the order guided all our actions. The growth of the order the past year truly was a record breaker, no order in the state can boast as we do over the increased membership. New Laws: Our Grand Lodge created a burial fund. Each Protector and each secretary will see to it that ten cents from the monthly dues of each member are deducted every month and send ten cents for each member every month to Rev. W. H. Buchanan, Wagoner, Okla. with a list of name showing the members that pay. All Protectors will begin with the month of August, 1913, having their secretaries send Rev. Buchanan ten cents for each member on their roll. Any member failing to pay their monthly dues will not be in good standing with the Grand Lodge. Commencing January first, 1914, all lodges will be relieved of burial responsibilities and the Grand Lodge will furnish each member who die, financial aid in all departments with a $35.00 burial. OUR ENDOWMENT department is in splendid shape —every death claim has been satisfactorily adjusted and money on hand in that department. We operated one year even though young, without one single extra taxation. The delegates and grand representatives saw the urgent need of supplies and levied a tax of $1.00 on all members in the jurisdiction. Any member can pay at any time they desire but all must pay the $1.00 tax by December 15, 1913. All Protectors and secretaries will send ten cents as burial fund to Rev W. H. Buchanan for each new member soon as they have been renewed or initiated. Our policies were reduced from 75 cents to 50 cents. There, fore secretaries will send 50 cents to Sir H. T. Hutton, secretary treasurer, box 478, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, for policies with the name of persons initiated or renewed and the names of the beneficiaries. Semi-Annual Tax: The Grand Lodge reduced the semi-annual tax from 30 cents to 25 cents, this money is due January and July. Ten cents must be deducted from each member paying their semi-annual tax and sent to Sir H. T. Hutton, supreme secretary, box 478, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, who will send each lodge the semi-annual pass-word. Let every member pay their semi-annual tax in the month of December, so that their secretaries can make remittance to the supreme secretary and get the password January 1, 1914. Our Grand Lodge elected the following supreme representatives to confer with other supreme representatives in the city of Memphis, Tenn., August 2nd: Dr. W. B. Humphrey, Grand Protector; Grand Attorney Freeman L. Martin and F. Hutton, our secretary treasurer. This resulted in Oklahoma getting four supreme officers. Our order set up a standard in our session. Nagoner that all other fraternal orders in this state will have to copy, that is — Harmony. The rule of election was suspended and every officer was elected by reclamation. What order in Oklahoma where thirst for office has done such noble acts of peace and quietness? Religion in the heart, good in the Almighty God, honesty to deal with our fellows and intelligence to rule will ever keep the old ship of Knighthood sailing monthly upon the sea of Greater Achievement. Our Juvenile department must be established wherever we have a judge. Children from the age of six to sixteen can become members and get a $50.00 endowment at death. They only pay 25 cents each month as an endowment and ten cents monthly dues. Five cents of monthly dues must be sent to the Grand Secretary, Rev. W. H. Herman. At the death of a member of the Juvenile department A Fearless Deender f High fand Juoce Read by Evevybody Vol.1, No 40 A. B. burial from $10,00 to $15,00 will be furnished them, commencing January 1, 1914. All the new laws will be in our minutes and each member can have a copy for ten cents. Notice will be given when they are ready. Let us go on rejoicing in our past blessings and each member work to help add 2,500 new members to our order. Any member desiring to set up lodges write me and commissions will be given them. Grand Medical Examiner: Dr. G. W. Haynes, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was elected Grand Medical Examiner. All persons desiring to become members on the order must be examined by a local physician. The lodge will then ballot on the application and if accepted the local secretary will at once send the certificate to Dr. G. W. Haynes, Wagoner, Oklahoma, with ten cents, who will pass upon the certificate and return to the secretary of the lodge from whence it came and, if approved by the Grand Medical Examiner, the lodge will proceed to injure from $10,00 to $15,00 will be furnished them, commencing January 1, 1914. Lawyer Freeman L. Martin, of Tulsa Supreme Atty for The Knights and Ladies of Harmony Grand Attorney of Oklahoma and Jurisdiction President of The Negro State Bar Association President of Tulsa Negro Chamber of Commerce President of Red Cross Humane Society Correspondence Secretary of Negro Business Men's League state the candidate or renew, as the case may be. Soon or persons, have been initiated the secretary of the lodge certificate to Secretary Treasurer H. T. Hutton, Sapu for a policy for the new member. All these instruct obeyed. Yours in O. M. A., DR. W. B. HUMM Box 667, Sapu Attest: REV. W. H. BUCHANAN, Grand Seyy, W. Churches take Lea the Fight For G Suprme Atty for The Knights and Ladies of Harmony of the World Grand Attorney of Oklahoma and Jurisdiction President of The Negro State Bar Association President of Tulsa Negro Chamber of Commerce President of Red Cross Humane Society Correspondence Secretary of Negro Business Men's League titate the candidate or renew, as the case may be. Soon as the person, or persons, have been initiated the secretary of the lodge must send the certificate to Secretary Treasurer H. T. Hutton, Sapulpa, with 50 cts for a policy for the new member. All these instructions must be obeyed. Attent: REV. W. H. RUCHANAN, Grand Seyy., Wagoner, Okla. Churches takes Lead in the Fight For Good The pastors of the churches in this city took up the moral issue from the pulpit Sunday and it is reported that praise for The Star and bitter denouncement for Sunday desecrators was the theme of nearly every sermon preached in the East End Sunday. With the five churches lined up with The Star there comes assurances of a complete victory for public decency. Every good citizen should be only too glad to do anything in his power to make conditions better here even to the sacrifice of money, and those who will not are not worthy men or women and should be ostracised. are joining the ram and the brave and growing interesting line. The war will be cently from the pu en. The threats agor of The Star can agitation for decen ter element of peop d to a sense of duty sult in much good to ity. MONTHLY REPORT ORED PUBLI The total number Rev. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church and Rev. Kirsh, pastor of the First Baptist church, were especially emphatic in praising The Star and in denouncing those who have in some way or other, aligned themselves against the issues The Star is antagonizing. Other ministers in the city Grand Ladies of Harmony of the World Jurisdiction Association Member of Commerce Society Business Men's League the case my be. Soon as the person, the secretary of the lodge must send the her H. T. Hutton, Sapulpa, with 50 ets. All these instructions must be Yours in O. M. A., DR. W. B. HUMPHREY, Box 667, Sapulpa, Oklahoma NAN, Grand Soy., Wagoner, Okla. are jointing the ranks of the true and the brave and the fight is growing interesting all along the line. The war will be pushed persistently from the pulpit from now on. The threats against the editor of The Star caused a greater agitation for decency, and the better element of people were aroused to a sense of duty which will result in much good to the community. MONTHLY REPORT O ECOL ORED PUBLIC LIBRARY The total number of books in the library July the first was 240 and during the month fifteen more were added, making the total now 255. The following books have been donated to the library during the past month: Mrs. Lofton, 12; Mrs. B. N. Lancaster, the librarian, 3; Mrs. The Best Advertising Medium for good Results. TRY IT! Berry, five volumes of magazines. Mrs. N. J. Phillips, two magazines. Stories will be read to the children every Friday evening at 5 p.m. Contributions to the library and all books that are donated will be gladly received. LEVADA W. WILLIAMS. Librarian Supreme Lodge of K. and L. Harmony Organized at Memphis—Okla home was well Represented The Supreme Convention of the seceding faction of the Knikhis and Ladies of Honor of the World which met in Memphis last week resulted in a change of name from the Knikhis and Ladies of Honor to the Knikhis and Ladies of Harmony of the World, following a long fight against the evil influence of former Supreme Protector Williams, which was rapidly killing the order. The convention at Memphis resulted in a complete reorganization, as to lows: Supreme Officers. G. W. Powkles, Memphis, Tenn. Supreme Protector. Ew. L. Gibson, Texas, Sup. V. Protector. Rev. J. W. Rankins, Texas, Sup. Past Protector. H. L. Hutton, Sapulpa, Okla. Secretary. Miss Emma Joe Cockrell, Nashville, Supreme Treasurer. Freeman L. Martin, Tulsa, Okla. Supreme Attorney. Dr. W. B. Humphrey, Supulpa Okla., Supreme Lecturer. A. Yarbra, Tennessee, Supreme Guide. Rev. B. Y. Young, Brownsville, Tenn., Supreme Chaplain. Rev. H. L. Patterson, Memphis, Tenn., Supreme Guardian. J. A. Taylor, Keeting, Tenn. Supreme Sentinel. Supreme Trustees. Dr. R. S. Fields, Memphis, Tenn. Rev. T. W. Kidd, Tulsa, Okla., G. W. Adams, Texas. Supreme Matron: Mrs. Octav ia Elkins, 618 Jefferson, Nash ville. Supreme Vice Matrons: Mrs. M. Alexander, Wagoner, Okla. The states represented were: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Ark ansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky and with about 500 de- legates composed of prominent men and women. The meeting was in keeping with its name—"harm only prevailed." The next meeting will be held in Texts next year. The present delegation represented over 13000 members in the seven states. On their arrival the Oklahoma delegation was able to meet the Tennessee Grand Lodge at which a stirring address was made to them by Lawyer Martin and Dr. Humphrey, both of whom did well for themselves and the honor of the state. The delegates from Oklahoma were Grand Protector Dr. Humphrey and Grand Secretary Treasurer H. T. Hutton, Sapulpa and Grand Attorney F. L. Martin, of Tulsa. COLORED AGRICULTURAL AND NORMAL UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA. The regular session of this institution will open on the first Monday in September, 1913, and will continue nine months. This institution has the follow Continued on Fourth page Wait for the First Big OPENING MUSICALE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF Tulsa Colored School of Music W.H.Carter and Wm.Baul Directors TheProgram. Time and Place will be announced next week TULSA, OKLA., STAR Local News in and HURRY Let Us Print The Next Job For You We do it NOW entered as second-class matter April 11, 1913, at the Post Office at Tulsa Oklahoma, under the Act of March 3, 1879. NOTICE TO ALL MONTHLY SUBSCRIBERS—Please remember that our collector will call and see YOU on the First of the month for your subscription for preceeding month. No one is a subscriber to paper unless he or she has paid in Advance. EDITOR & GENERAL MGR. W H. CARTEP BUSINESS MGR. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year - - - - - $1.00 Six Month - - - - .60 Three Month - - - .85 THE STAR PRINTING CO. If you havn't got your paper perhaps you havn't paid for it. Put it in the Star want column for quick results Mrs. Hannah Johnson, a daughter of the "Lone Star" state, is in the city visiting her son, Rev. Jasse A. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Johnson is a splendid health and is a continuous ray of sunshine for those about her. Will you kindly mail your check to us for one year's subscription? 0 Jusa a few more hot ones now. Better brush up your old over coat. 0 The tight against indecency is growing more popular and less idious. "Blessed is he that houldeth out to the end." Deputy Sheriff Barney Cleaver made a trip to Kansas this week. Reports are continually coming into this office of the good work being done by State Evangelist Rev. H. M. McMillan. It is good to know your calling and evidently Rev. McMillan knows his. H. T. Hutton, of Napulpa, was in the city on business Thursday. With strife and insurrection in the governor's office there is a promise of some more sensational charges. Where will they end it all, tnyhow? W. L. McKee made a trip to Jefferson City, Mo., this week on a land deal. The shiftless street loafers and other worthless, but dangerous, characters are doomed in Tulsa. The people are demanding a clean town and by the Eternal Gods, they will have it. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walker were in from their farm Thursday visiting her sister, Mrs. Smither man. Why not a good, strong organization of women in this city? No city has a finer lot of women to draw from than Tulsa and an organization of this kind would do more good for the community than all the other efforts. Where women lead, men are sure to follow. The "insurgent fight" in the police department of this city was settled in the chambers of the city council Wednesday when the commissioners met and with only one dissenting vote sustained Chief Yoder, abolishing the office of assistant chief of police and dismissed three under officers from the force. The editor is still alive and actively engaged in the fight for public decency, and we are in the fight to stay the limit. We are meeting all comers with a clear conscience, with determination and confidence. Our only hope of reward is that we will help to create a better, a purer atmosphere for all the decent people of Tulsa. Now that Patrolman Dillard has been removed the question naturally arises: "Who will be the next patrolman appointed to fill his place?" Among those dismissed was Jake W. Dillard, colored police man, whose alleged alignment with the wrong faction is said to have cost him his job. It is necessary to have two good men to insure proper protection for the people of East End and we feel confident that the police commissioner will do his best to get a man favorable to the better class of people of this community. Whoever, he is, he should have all the courage and other good qualities of a gentleman, a full sense of duty, with a high regard for his oath of office and deference for his superior officers. Mrs Swinger proprietor of the Baltimore Cafe has returned from her visit in Claremore- He should be fearless in the performance of his duty and blind to favoriteism. Any police officer should be a material help to the community and to the department. This is all the decent people ask of Mr. Dilliant's successor. Dr James of Sapulpa spent Thurs day in the city on business The action of the bonehead Southern democrats who opposed the appointment of Mr. Patterson to the office of registrar of the U. S. Treasury has lost the party more colored voters than any act of the administration to date. It takes a far seeing, broad-minded, self-sacrificing colored man to be a democrat under existing circumstances, we admit, but it is necessary that we be diversified in our politics. We cannot all be republicans, we cannot all be democrats, we cannot all be socialists. We should not, all of us, belong to any one political party, and, wisely, we do not. Miss F. Hodge who has been in the for the past week as the guest of Miss Levada William left for her home in Muskogee Friday after a plea ent stay Mr Hutton of Sapulpa sqent Thursday is the city on business But, we are, all of us, of the same race, and in politics we should be just as liberal with a black man who opposes our party affiliation in politics as we are with our brother who differs with us in religious belief and sentiment. The colored man is usually made the scapegoat of any party predominated over by white men and as long as present conditions obtain it will always be so. Let us, therefore, strive to change conditions. Mr. M. T. Tucker spent Monday visiting in Supulpa It is reported that the Porters Tain ring shop had closed but we can see that our freind is yet around trying to do business at the same stand The Star is still in the fight for decency and as long as there is anything publicity wrong and indecent to fight we will be found on the firing line. We serve notice now that this fight is on to the finish. No little pussilaminous cuss who indulges in any kind of street corner threats against us can intimidate us. We have been threatened with violence by one would be "bad man," who dared us to mention his name again. This issue, however, carries an article of which he is the subject and as long as he or any one else makes public record, good or bad, it is liable to appear in the Tulsa Star. We do not make the news, but when it is made the Star will certainly print it, if the editor feels disposed to do so. It is our purpose to give facts to the public without fear or favor, and to use all the power we can to improve public morals of this city. Any man or woman who comes within range of our guns will be warned of danger. If the warning is not heeded he or she will be fired upon without mercy. Dr. Westdrook has been doing some exelent preaching this week at the First Baptist church in the revival, and such good is being done. Mr. Philip of Kansas City is in the city visiting friends Wait fo OPENING Tulsa Colored S The man or woman who is afraid to stand up and fight for the right is not worthy of citizenship. No good citizen, and no honest bad one, will deny that our stand is right. We are glad to note one fact, which gives us encouragement in our battle for public decency. That is, the ministers as a whole are with us and have openly joined the ranks with us. We know the Colored population of Tulsa has a bad reputation with the outside world, but we desire to inform the world at large that the respectable people of Tulsa are in the majority and with the help of the ministers and other worthy citizens the Star will ultimately establish this fact. Let's see. Do you know that fellow, Mulhall? The two cent rate is now in effect in Oklahoma, but what difference does it make whether the rate is two cents or two dollars if a poor devil hasn't got the fare? The first public service and meeting of the colored Y. M. C. A. of this city will be held at the Public Library which the entire public and friends are invited to attend An able program will be rendered by members and friends of the association come out and spend the afternoon with us and help us in this noble work Rev. Jas. A. Johson President M. M. Tomlin Secretary Mr. W. S. Johnson the Tailor spent Monday in Sapulpa visiting his many friend Mr. Mrs Wells the hair dressers will open a school on how to grow and dress the hair Mrs. Louise Rogers and Miss Etta kidd left Saturday night for a short vacation in cities of Arkansas Mrs. L. Phillip of this city left for Coffeeville Kas a few days a go to see her sister who was seriously ill Rev. M. M. Tomlin has returned from a hasty visit to Kansas City and is now on the job in interest of the colored Y. M. C. A. in our city Prof Baul spent last Sunday in Joplin Mo. W. H. Carter was among the sick last Sunday and could not be out in his choir services. Mr. Wilhite who has been verpoll for several days is much better Miss Myrtle Cotten is spending a few days visiting her sister in Tyler Texas she will return in time to begin her school work Lawyer Freeman Martin returned last Monday morning from a very successful trip to Memphis, Tenn where he attended the Supreme convention of the Knights and Ladids of Harmony The Judge was elected Supreme Attorney to the order of which is fully competent to fill with redit. Tulsa should feel proud of cim and the honor conferred upon him by this exelent body Mr. Wilhite and wife of Oklahoma City is visiting his brother Mr. W. M. Wilhite of this city, the two spent a few days this week in Claremore NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE There will be a grand picnic given at Sand Springs on the 14 & 15 of August 1913 for the benefit of the C M E church every body is invited There will be plenty of refreshments of all kinds Committee on arrangement A E Ellis M D Booser A L n H S Harry Mr Bain W S B e G G Milton Rev H G Griffin L C Mr McKee one of our leading it-izens made a business trip to Kensas City and from there he went r the F MUSICALE UNDER THE A Strictly First Class Place to get a First class Shave, Hair Cut any style, Senfoats and Message ```markdown ``` Jefferson City, on legal business, returning home Wednesday well pleased from his trip Look Look For The Battle Between Okla & Mexico this will come off at the C. M. E. church the second Sunday in Sept. The church is devided into two clubs. Mr E. A Ellis captain of the old people better known as the Mexico club and Mrs E. L. Cherry captain of the young people known as the Oklahnma club so get into the light and stay with your captain as a grave soldier. We are calling for volunteers. Brown Chapel O. M. E church Rev. Griffin Pastor qius NEWLY-WED Mr Percy James N Miss William both former students of Langston University of this state was quietly united in marriage in the parlor at the resident of Mr Mrs Hollingworth last Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock by Dr J F Kirch of this city. The marriage ceremony was performed with the ring and was very impersonal. These present to witness the affair were Mrs Pyrtle, Miss Pyrtle Mrs Hollingworth W. H. Carter after the lull was tied Ice Cream and Cake was served to the future success and happiness of Mr and Mrs Percy James. Allen Chapel A. M. E. church was organized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryson, by Rev Jas. A, Johnson and Rev. A. G. Hicks assisted by the following named officers of Vernon Chapel A. M. E. church of Tulsa. Bro. Dero Mills, Wm Baul, Wm Wilhite, and sister Harris. Rev. A. G. Hicks of 123 N Detroit Tulsa, was assigned Pastor with the followin officers Stewards W. M. Brysen L. M. Bowmen A. C. F. Carr Stewardess Mary Saunder Estella Brysen Lizzie Robertson Trustees W. M. Brysen L. M. Bowman A. C. F. Carr The receipt were as follows Rev. A. G. Hicks $100 Rev. Jas A. Johnson $100 Bro. W. M Baul $100 Bro. Dere Mills 100 Sistsr Estella Brysen 100 public collection 1 I5 Total 6 15 Rev. Hicks Pastor Incharge Sister Estella Brysen Sec. K. and L. of H. Grand Protector—Dr. W. B. Humprey, Box 667, Sapulpa, Okla. Grand Past Protector—W. M. Henry, Box 101, Ft. Gibson, Okla. Grand Vice Protector—W. W. Maxey, Okmulgee, Okla. Grand Secretary—Rev W. H. Buchaman, Wagoner, Okla. Grand Treasurer—Mrs. M. M. Humprey, Box 667, Sapulpa, Okla. Grand Chaplain—C. W. Henry, 118 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, Okla. Grand Guide—Mrs. Chanie Smith, Wagoner, Okla. Grand Guardian—Mrs. Alice Smith. Grand Sentinel—J. W. Griffith, Box 126, Depew, Okla. Grand Sec. Treas. of Endowment—H. T. Hutton, Box 478, Napulpa, Okla. Grand Medical Register—Dr. O. W. Haynes, Box 251, Wagoner, Okla. Grand Matron—Mrs. H. Williams, 310 N. Frankfort, Tulsa, Okla. Grand Lecturer—Rev. T W. Kidd, Tulsa, Okla. Grand Trustees—Rey A. Turner; Box 531, Okinuglee; Rey E. D. Williams, Sapulpa, and Mrs. F. P. Alexander, Wagoner. Grand Attorney—Froeman L. Martin, Tulsa, Okla. Grand Auditing Committee—B. T. Wiggins, Chairman, Wagoner; W. I. Nail, Sapulpa, and A. J. Smitherman, Tulsa, Okla. Every lodge in the state will be expected to send in their reports for publication in the Star at least once a month. Such reports should reach this office not later than Wednesday of each week. The above directory is to keep each lodge member posted as to the Grand officers and should any member of any lodge desire to communicate with any Grand officer this directory will give the full name and address of such Grand officer. Send all communications to The Tulsa Star, Tulsa, Okla. TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF TULSA The editor and manager of the Tulsa Star is making an earnest effort to give to the colored citizens of our city a good, clean and newsy weekly newspaper, in the interest of Tulsa and the colored people of Tulsa. Remember that it is your paper, your mouthpiece and your protection, therefore, we earnestly appeal to you as good citiezns and lovers of race pride and progress for your support. Not in talk or compliment of our work and efforts, but by your CASH, of which we are much in need to run the business and give you the kind of a paper that we know you want and like. The columns of the Tulsa Star shall always be open for all local news such as personals, deaths, births, socials, entertainments or anything of interest to our people and it shall be our aim to always present to the public the bright side of all the people. So we ask you if you are already a reader or subscriber to this paper, and owe us for it, please call and pay the same because we need the money and need it badly, and if you are not a regular subscriber it is your duty as a citizen to subscribe NOW and help us make the Star the best Negro paper in Oklahoma to the credit of Tulsa and the colored people here. You can well afford to pay such small amount for such a valuable enterprise as the STAR. Think of it! 15c for one month or 3 months for 35 cents. Every colored person in Tulsa should read this paper at this price. Our collector, Miss Boyd, will call and see you and we expect you to order and pay for this paper and have it left at your home every Friday. Out of town patronage will receive the best attention and the paper for 6 months at 65 cents or one year for $1.00. All subscriptions Must Be Paid in Advance. Agents wanted everywhere. Yours for success, W. H. CARTER, Mgr. PATTERSON MUST FACE SOUTHERN OBJECTIONS The news comes from Washington that Hon. A. E. Patterson, a prominent lawyer of Muskogee, has been appointed to succeed J. C. Napier as registrar of the U. S. treasury. This comes as glad tidings to the friends of Mr. Patterson and somewhat as a surprise to the many "prophets" who have maintained that President Wilson would not appoint an Oklahomaan to this office. Mr. Patterson, aside from being a consistent and persistent Democrat, is well qualified to fill the position with credit to both himself and the race. He is a successful business man, a good lawyer and an astute politician. But above all this, he is a true race man. It is regretted that any objection should come from White Democrats of this state to Mr. Patterson's appointment. It only shows the smallness of that class of Southernized Democrats who always oppose Negroes in everything. It remains now to be seen if the Congress of the United States will stoop to appease this little wave of hate prejudice. There is no question that the Negro vote decided the victory for the Democratic party last fall and that party is now on trial with the Negro stirring the judgment. True, there is no countless number of hungry White Democrats who need feeding but that is no good reason for deriving the Negro just recognition when he has kept with with the party. Our guess is that the Batterson's appointment will be confirmed and he will be the next star of the We are not recognition kept faith with the guest is time with the pollination will be to he will be taken to U. S. treasury. New York, N.Y. DS 1792 All Come The hotels and other public places in New York cannot discriminate against the 67,000 people and other rates offered September 1, when the new civil rights law passed by the last legislature goes into effect. Under the new law it is a fine of $10b with imprisonment for the profit of any hotel, morning course in any kind of public place here. The discrimination is allowed on account of race or color. This is certainly a progressive step on the path of the Empire state and is justified that such civilization will eventually come about in other states. Who Collects the Rent for Houses of ill Fame? Prominent Church Members As an aftermath of the good work of the committee on law and order appointed by the Chamber of Commerce two weeks ago to improve the moral conditions of this city, a number of the underworld have "drawn in their tents like the Arabs and as silently passed away." The famous "Supple Sox" resort has been closed and other places are taking the hint. Who collects the rent for these hellholes? is a question that might bear investigation by the authorities. It is now rumored that a "big man, a "high muck" in the church circles, a conspicuous figure in the "amen" corner, is actively engaged in collecting rent from these disreputable dens of vice and corruption. Whoever heard of a man engaged in the work of saving souls collecting toll for the destructions of them? This kind of hypocracy is altogether too much in evidence in TULSA, OKLA., STAR Caver's French and Hat Caver's French Dry Cleaning and Hat Works We call for and Deliver Prompt William's We call for and Deliver Promptly Office-8 N. Cincinnati 103 N. Greenwood The Star Clea The Best Place in Town for All kinds of Fancy Cleaning and F We carry a side line of Gent The Star Cleaning Parlor All kinds of Fancy Cleaning and Pressing. Our work is guaranteed We carry a side line of Gents Notions, not surpassed in town VISIT US Phone 815 M. E. PYRTLE Proprietor Physician & Surgeon Corner Archer and Greenwood S. POE. 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Archia Phone 2078 --- Church Directory Wesley Chapel M. E. Church Cor. Easton and Frankfort St. Sunday Services Sunday School at 9:30 A.M. Preaching at 11:00 A.M. Junior League 5:30 P.M. Preaching 8:00 P.M. Monday night Official Board Tuesday at 3:30 P. M. Ladies Sawing Circle. Wednesday night, Home Mission Thursday night, Prayer & Class Meeting. REV. T. J. JONES, P. C. BROWN'S C. M. E. CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 Preaching 11:00 A. M. Preaching 8:00 P. M. Rev. H. G. Griffin, P. C. Vernon A. M. E. Church Sunday School at 9:00. A. M. Preaching at 11:00 A. M. & 8 P. M. Christian Endeavor. 7:00 P. M. Love Feast, Sacrament and Fellowship of members the first Sunday in each month. Official Board every Monday night Teachers meeting Tuesday night Choir practice, Wednesday night. Class Meeting, Thursday night. Jas. A. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. CHURCH DIRETORY Mt. Zion Baptist Church Services every Sunday 8:30 A.M. Mrs. Johnnie Adams Supt. S.S. Preaching 11:80 a.m. 3 P.M. service J. Y. P. U. 6 P.M. Preaching 8 P.M. Weekly Services Mon. 8 P.M. W. H. Mission. Tues. 8 P.M. Choir recital, Metoka and Galeda classes Wed. 8 P.M. Prayer meeting Fri. 8 P.M. Teachers meeting and Choir rehearsal. Rev. F. K. White D. D. Pastor. Mrs. Johnnie Adams C. Clerk. Croquet - Garden 512 E. Archie St. A first class place to enjoy a social game of Croquet, a good dish of Ice Cream, a glass of Soda Pop or a Slice of Ice Cold Water Melon, also Lunch these hot days and nights Walker and Wilhite. Props FOR SALE 1913 Modle, Motor Cycles and Motor Boats at bargan prices, all makes, brand new machines, on easy monthly payment plan. Get our proposition before buying or you will regret it, also bargains in used Motor Cycles. Write us today Enclose Stamp for reply Address Lock Box 11 Trenton Mich Tulsa. Let the churches get busy and clean out the temple of the Lord. The officers of the law can do very little good to make public morals better as long as such devils as these collect revenue from the shame and degradation of humanity and shields it in the church. Clean up the churches. ```markdown ``` Professional dogger (in Hardupp's office) — I've been out o' work for over a year, mister, and ain't got the price of a night's lodgin'. Can yer do any- thing to help me out? Hardupp (sardonically) — I'd like to, but I sprained my foot on a collector's reward. Conscientious. An editor of a New York magazine recently received a story of which the scene was laid in the state of Washington. He wished to have the story illustrated, and in order to obtain the best local detail he sent the manuscript to a young artist out in Washington. Before doing so, how ever, he scrawled hastily across the top of the first page the address of the writer, which did not otherwise appear on the manuscript. It was "Shelton, Wash." With the story the editor sent a letter asking the artist to make a wash drawing of a certain effective scene and forward it as soon as possible. By return mail the editor received an anxious reply from the youthful artist, saying: "I note that you wish me to use Shelton wash. I do not know of any such wash, nor do any of the dealers out here. If you can send me a tube I shall be glad to make the drawing." William's Confectionery William's Confectionery Is a good place to keep cool The Best Place in Town for First Class Workmanship Dr. A. C. Jackson Both dry any Wet Cleaning Specialty of Ladies Evening Gowns Party Dresses, Kid Gloves and Fur Sets. We clean Bleach and Block ali kindr of Hats. We have a complete outfit of Sanitary Dry Gleaning machinery. One trial will convince you. Special Department for Dressing and Hair Dressing. All work guar- ranteed. ptly Office-8 N Chinatati Confectionery YDrinks served Daily MRS. L, T. WILLIAMS, Pro Cleaning Parlor for First Class Workmanship Pressing. Our work is guaranteed nts Notions, not surpassed in town M. E, PYRTLE, Proprietor The Star Want Ad Any and all advertising under this head will be pruned at the rate of one cent a word per issue. If you want work, if you want work done, if you have lost, found anything; if you want to buy or sell anything; if you have any house to rent, sell or lease it will pay you to advertise in this column. Wanted young colored boys and girls to learn printer trade and to feed press. Tulsa Star printing Co. Wanted good live agents and correspondence in every town in Oklahoma to handle the Star on liberal terms. write Tulsa Star. 501 Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma WANTED AT ONCE A boy to work in Williams confectionary 103 N. Greenwood Mrs. Williams Prop. READ THESTAR 15c per month) We are pleased to announce to the public that we are now prepared to put out a first class line of high grade job work, not surpassed by any printing office in town. We have engaged the services of an old-time fine art printer, who is well known in Missouri and elsewhere for his high class workmanship in the printing business. We can now accept job work from out of town patron and deliver it to them in a remarkably short time, always guaranteeing perfect satisfaction in both workmanship and in the price. When you buy clothes and groceries you look for the place where you are sure of good material and reasonable prices. You should be just as particular about your printing. We can save you money on your job printing and at the same time guarantee satisfaction. Give us a trial and we will make a regular customer of you. We print anything, any size, any time. No job too large or too small to receive our careful attention. Call or write us today. The Tulsa Star Printing Co. 561 North Greenwood, Tulsa, Okla. HELP WANTED READ THIS ```markdown ``` In writing the opinions of the court on constitutional questions and others demanding a thorough grasp of the fundamental principles of government, the lion's share of the work has fallen to Justice Williams, and properly so, for he bore a conspicuous part in framing that constitution and he is most zealous in vitalizing the principles thereof. A few words about Judge Williams, the man, will not be amiss. He is very generally referred to as "Bob." That in itself is proof that he is a real, red-blooded, companionable human being. Off the bench he is a man of affairs, a business man of recognized ability, and he takes a leading part in the development of the country in a business sense. The judge has an absorbing interest in farm life. He was born and raised on a farm, and has always maintained his interest in the farming industry. He has a farm now, and one of his hobbies is the building of dams and lakes and stocking the waters with fish. He insists that this not only beautifies the landscape, but, that if the plan were generally followed, it would very materially increase the rainfall. Judge Williams great-grandfather was Jonathan Williams, born in Connecticut, in 1764, whither his father, some years before emigrated from Wales. Jonathan Williams enlisted in Beardsley's regiment in the Revolutionary Army. After the Revolution he drifted to North Carolina, living there until 1821, when he went to Jones county, Georgia, with a view of settling in the Creek country. This he did in 1824, settling in Pike county, Alabama. In after years the settlement was known as "Williams' Settlement," and the two sons of Jonathan Williams founded what is known as "Williams' Church." Jonathan left two sons, Rev. Elisha and Rev. Simeon Williams. Rev. Simeon Williams had a son by the name of Jonathan Williams, who is the father of R. L. Williams. Bob Williams was born on a farm in the old Williams' Settlement. At sixteen years of age he went to work on his own account, working his way through college to the degree of Master of Arts in Southern University at Greensboro, Alabama. He thinks now he was probably handicapped by his poverty and his shabby clothes, but at any rate he plunged in and fought his way to leadership in intellectual activities in the college. Later he read law with Judge William S. Thorrington, for some time dean of the law department of the University of Alabama, and a member of the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Williams was admitted to practice in September, 1891, and hung out his shingle at Troy. A few years later he went to Texas because of the call of the wild, Texas was too tame, and in 1896 he The Old Williams Homestead s Homestead—Birthplace of R. L. W THE BARN The Old Williams Homestead—Birthplace of R. L. Williams. came to the Indian Territory and finally settled at Durant, where he still resides. He was the first city attorney for the town of Durant. As a citizen the judge has always taken an active part in every movement for civic developments. Some have criticised him for dabbling in politics, but this is characteristic of the man. No activity of his home city, county or state, which looks for the betterment of mankind is too small to claim his most vigorous attention. His activity in all public affairs has kept him in close touch with the people, their conditions and needs. He steps in and takes sides whether it be the selection of the aldermen of his home town or the president of the United States. He has always been an enthusiastic democrat, and he comes from a democratic family. He has unbounded faith in the wisdom and virtue of the people as expressed in elections, and to a very marked degree he typifies all that is best in western citizenship. While Judge Williams lives modestly, though amply able to afford luxury, he is not wedded to the dollar. His many acts of kindly helpfulness stamp him as a man of broad charity. Last winter he gathered all the newsboys in Oklahoma City together at a leading hotel and gave them a real banquet. In Durant, where he is known best, one bears most of his benefactions. Corner Archer and Greenwood --- MEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE R. L. Williams, of the Suprenge Court, A Judge of the Law and A Man of the People. M. R. L. Williams, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahema. Whether Judge Williams becomes a candidate for governor, retains his place on the Supreme Bench, or retires to private life, he will continue to be a dominating influence in the development of the state. He has a great capacity for work and his grasp of fundamental principles of government is exceedingly broad and clear. He would make an ideal candidate from a party standpoint, and as a governor of the whole people and a representative of the taxpayers he would certainly fill the bill. Now that the legislature hasjourned the hotel gossip has turned to the gubernatorial topic, and stems and near-statesmen are dising who will be the democratic candidate for governor next year. In connection with this talk name is heard with more persisten than that of Bob Williams. J. Williams has held a center place the public eye since long before a hood. He fought valiantly for a hood long before that dream war Nite, including the two-cent fare, the fellow-servant provision and the one to the effect that every license issued or charter granted to a mining or public service corporation, foreign or domestic, should contain a provision requiring the submission of all labor disputes with employees to arbitration - the first time such a provision ever appeared in a statute or a constitution. Judge Williams has been Birthplace of R. L. Williams. referred to as the John Marshall of Oklahoma. It sounds well, and it really suits the case. Chief Justice Marshall of the Supreme Court of the United States, by his learned and courageous construction of the most progressive constitution up to that time in existence, hammered the loose and discordant elements into a mighty and indissoluble composite, drove the rivets into the frame-work of the world's youngest and greatest national government. Judge Williams, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, has wrought similarly in a more restricted field. Two territories, within the borders of each of which but a few years ago the white man was a trespasser, flung together as a sovereign state under the most progressive or most radical, as some critics would insist—constitution yet evolved; two territories markedly dissimilar from the standpoint of private law and governmental organization, the Indian Territory having never known the semblance of self government; a constitution bristling with innovations, establishing allions propositions hitherto gravelooted—all this presented grave plexities to Oklahoma's high tribunal. For nearly six years R. L. William and his associates on the supreme bench have wrestled untimingly with these problems, often with scant precedent to light the way. --- TULSA. OKLA. STAR E PUBLIC EYE eme Court, A Judge of the Law and of the People. tice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Now that the legislature has adjourned the hotel gossip has turned to the gubernatorial topic, and statesmen and near-statesmen are discussing who will be the democratic candidate for governor next year. In connection with this talk no name is heard with more persistence than that of Bob Williams. Judge Williams has held a center place in the public eye since long before statehood. He fought valiantly for statehood long before that dream was realized. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention and left his impress on every important section in that document. When the state was admitted to the Union he became its first chief justice. Beginning with statehood every time we have a big election, to choose either a governor or a United States Senator, or both, somehow the name of Bob Williams bobs up. "What about Bob Williams?" has grown to be a familiar question when conversation veers to some big question of public honor or trust or when the state is about to adopt a policy, either civil or political. Meanwhile Judge Williams has gone serenely on, apparently engrossed with his work on the supreme bench, modestly but firmly dealing out justice and laying down a course of procedure which will be followed by the generations to come. Thus far his work on the bench has been of more lasting effect upon the people and the laws than it could have been had he held any other position. The judge has certainly made good in spite of his early patches and poverty, and has achieved a most lofty position in his chosen state. He has always been a very hard worker; a man of dynamic energy and positive opinions. He has the courage to stand for what he regards right; he stands out ruggedly for the honest straightforward statesmanlike things in politics. Away back a decade ago, Judge R. L. Williams was an active factor in Indian Territory politics. He was the democratic national committeeman when a place on the national committee was practically the only representation the eastern part of the state had in the civil government of the country. When the Constitutional Convention was called he was elected as a delegate. He became one of the foremost leaders of that great body of men, and his handiwork may be seen by the student in every vital department of the organic law of the state. As a member of the Constitutional Convention he was placed on the committees on judiciary, revenue and taxation, legislative department, primary elections, legal advisory and public service corporation, and of the last two he was chairman. 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Sanitary conditions will be better than ever, for the reason that a waterworks and sewerage system will be installed. For further information, address INMAN E. PAGE. President REMBER KELLEY'S HAND LAUNDRY is still in town and solicits your support. 410 North Greenwood st. AN ENJOYABLE PARTY Mrs Ella Mitchell gave an enjoyment party Friday night, at her residence on N. Greenwood, to a number of young people in honor of her niece, Miss Jannie May Thompson of Cleveland. Okla, Those present were, Jessie Titus, Aura Rollinson, Anna Grier, Emma Green, Irma Rollinson, Rochie and Mandy Robinson, Jesie Robinson, David Evans, Emerson Bryson, Amanda and Mattie Partee and | --- On Mail Orders add 10c extra for postage and packing Those present were. Brooks Reynolds Ice cream and cake was served in abundance A big revival is now being coneucted at the first baptist church by Rev Kersh assisted by Dr Westbrook of Oklahoma City Dr Westbrook is an excellent preacher and a power in the work. Quite number have been added to the church during this meeting Rev Jones will spend a few days on a vacation in Texas Mrs Rev. Jones is visiting in Okmulgee this week Prof J E Mason died Monday night Mr Gurly. Mr Curd and Mrs Wells are in Boley this week attending the Grand Lodge of Masons Miss Gentry entertained her sister at the Midway. Friday Mr C. Q. Clark of St. Louis Mo a cousin of J D Ford of this city is expected to be in the city Saturday and spend a few days on business Mr L Crosgrove of Omaha is in the city and is with J D Ford he is a finish Tailor and will be glad to meet those who are in need of first class tailoring wor