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NEGRO SOLDIERS STRUCK TERROE A Fearless Exponent of Right and Justice. An Uncompromising Defender of the Colored Race. NO. 16 NEGRO To the Germans AMERICA'S COLORED SOLDIERS Are the Boys Who Struck Terror A recent news item sent from the American Army of Occupation in France says: Wherever American negroes have appeared in the area occupied by the Americans they have attracted great attention among the civilians. In Trever, Coblenz and other places during the early days of the occupation, crowds assembled wherever any negro soldiers stopped in the streets and it was necessary for the military police to enforce orders prohibiting gatherings in the public thoroughfares. The German soldiers also regards the negro with great curiosity. According to a discharged German soldier in Rengsdorf, the Germy army, early, in the war offered a reward of 400 marks for the capture alive of each negro. The discharged German soldier sadi that throughout the war German soldiers lived in great fear and even terror of the negroes and it was in order to overcome this fear hat rewards were offered. Race News Emmett J. Scott delivered a masterly address at the Tuskegee annual conference recently which convened at Tuskegee. Colored men are employed in the fire department at Washington, D. C., but since there is no way for them to get promotion, a move is on to ask the city for separate fire companies, which will enable our men to be at the head of said companies. Ralph W. Tyler, ex-auditor of the navy, whom this government sent to France last September as the official war correspondent, returned to this country last week, and is now at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Tyler said that the most of our troops are now billeted in Le Mons, about 200 miles from Brest, in France, awaiting ships to bring them home. Henry Thomas, Colored was lynched by a posse of unmasked merchants at Grand Bayou, La., recently, for having killed J. Monroe Pharris, a white man, who had, at different times, beaten Thomas with sticks. It is said that the Colored man was held as practically a slave on Pharris' plantation. Attorney E. A. Shackelford, a brilliant Colored attorney of Kansas City, Kan, was recently appointed assistant prosecuting attorney for Wyandotte County, Kansas to serve two years. Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, deliveren the annual Founder's Day address at Hampton Institute, Sunday. Since the death in 1893 of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, who founded the Hampton school in 1868 it has been customary for the trustees 'to invite each year to Hampton as chief speaker on Founder's Day some prominent man who has made a definite contribution to national progress. Among the honored speakers of the past at the Hampton Founder's day servises have been Woodrow Wilson, Lyman Abbott, Francis C. Peabody, Booker T. Washington Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, Talcott Williams, Robert R. Morton and William H. Taft. --- THE TULSA STAR Modest and Unassuming Is Moton's Advice to Our Soldier Boys in France Dr. Motn's address to the Colored soldiers in France didn't have the right ring, because, already the Colored man has stood for too much "modest and unassuming" tommyrot that the president of Tuskegee tried to choke down the throats of our brave soldiers. It is not our desire to see our men return with a chip on their shoulders, and a "braggdocio" spirit, but we hope to see them, on their return, resent many of the injustices that the Colored Race in this country is subjected to, and let the world know that the time has come when we must be treated as men. If we were willing to die for our country, we must also be willing to die for ourselves, when we are being wronged. The below we are reproducing a dispatch from Paris, France, to give our readers an inkling about Dr. Morton's true mission to France: The Negroes furnished more than 2,000,000 soldiers on the side of the Allies. There were nearly 400,000 of our men under the stars and stripes. France had 800,000 Colored troops and Great Britann had 1,161,800 Colored troops. Does any one doubt the significance of this force in the victory of the Allies? Is there any man in the world that would deny to the Race that these men represent, since they fought for the freedom of the world, their own freedom in every thing that relates to full citizenship? Weekly Mail Edition To Develop Responsibility The War Camp Community Service recently held its fourth school for the training of community organizers at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Mrs. Eve White of Washington D. C., who is a member of the United States commission on living conditions, conducted the training work, which aims to prepare women to do constructive work along many lines, including the organization of soldier's clubs, meeting the recreational needs of soldiers establishing community standards on the lessons of thrift and morals which have been brought home to the nation by the great war, putting in definite foundations for the safe guarding of girls, the development of extension education, the organization of women into progressive mothers' clubs, which aim to develop independent responsibility for the care of the young people, and the improvement of housing conditions. The bishop of the A. M. E. church will meet in a Bishop Council at Tampa, Fla., February 13. Dr. Rodriquez Alves, president of Brazil, died recently. His parents were of Ethiopian origin, and the dead man often prized himself as being a member of the darker Race Dr. Alves was a very eminent scholar Mis Irma Nathan, a teacher in the Chichasha, Okla., Colored School, died recently. Miss Nathan was a native of Brenham, Texas, and was an exceptionally fine young woman. Riley Cartwright, son of Rev. Cartwright, has been appointed a member of the local police force of Parson, Kan. Officer Cartwright, for a number of years served as patrol man at Coffeyville, Kansas. J. Madison Vance, a prominent Colored attorney, died recently at New Orleans, La. The Colored people of Kansas City, Kan., celebrates the 300 anniversary of Colored people "landing" in this country, with pomp and splendor this week. Col. Frank Denison of the famous Eighth Illinois regiment will be among the speakers, and will tell about the part the Colored boys played in raFnce. Fire of an unknown origin completely destroyed King Home and Senior Cottage, Wiley University building, Marshall, Texas some time ago Not only were the buildings burned to ashes, but over thirty-five girls lost their trunks and clothing. No lives were lost, and no one inuredj. Senior Cottage was the boys' domitory. Students and teachers raised $215 to aid those who suffered loss in the fire. IT is said that a lone Colored man recently heldup and robbed a passenger train on the Northwestern railroad, only a few miles from Leavensworth, Kan., after relieving the passengers of their wealth the Colored man left the train unmolested. The old saying about a Colored man only stealing chickens, etc., don't hold good any more. We are learning to steal like the white man, Lieut. Colonel Arthur Brooks, custodian of property at the White House, and Miss Susie Booth, maid to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, are in France with the Presidential party. Both Lieut. Brooks and Miss Booth are Colored and it is said that they are quite favorites of the President and Mrs. Wilson. Dr. Kyle spent Monday at Taft, looking after his many patients there. MADAM ANITA BROWN CAP- TIVATES TULSAITES The Queen of Song, Lives up to Her Great Name as a Singer. Dreamland Theatre was packed, and slanding room was at a premium Tuesday night, when Madam Brown, "The Queen of Song" appeared in recital. No artist has received a warmer reception in our city than than this lady, and she richly deserves the praise that the world has heaped upon her as a singer. From the first number she won her audience, and each number cendered, was liberally applauded. Madam Brown is a wonderful singer, and is a credit to ourRace. Her accompanist, Miss Doxey, besides being a musician, is a reader worth while, and she was also applauded for the efforts she put forth. The Race is greatly benefitted when such artists as Mrs. Brown comes in our midst, and this lady will always receive a hearty welcome whenever she decides to visit Tulsa. The recital was everything one could wish A ROOSEVELT AMERICAN GENERAL There is no Colored man in the livery of Uncle Sam who does not sincerely grieve at the bier of the late Major General J. Franklin Bell. While commander of the department of the east he was stationed for many months at Camp Upton on Long Island. Immediately after the infamous Ballon order and the unpopular suggestion of Colonel James A. Moss that Colored officers should not insist upon a salute upon the part of white inferiors, General Bell issued an order to the Colored officers in the Buffaloes that any evidence of such disrespect should be immediately reported to him. In other instances, none the less striking, though less known, the grizzled old veteran through his long life in the army had given hope and encouragement to black soldiers. He knew no soldier by the color of his skin and he rewarded none with recommendations, for promotion solely by reason of his race. The soldier's only merit before him was service and efficiency. He was one of the all too few generals of the American army and navy of the Roosevelt type.—New York News. January 28, 1918. To Principals and Educators: There will be a meeting of Negro educators Saturday, Feb. 8th, at Oklahoma City, to discuss plans for needed changes in the School Laws as they affect the Separate Schools. Please be on hand at 10:00 o'clock at the Colored High School. The Boys' dormitory of Halsey Normand, Cordelle, Ga., was recently destroyed by fire. Governor's Proclamation The nation mourns the departure of one of its foremost citizens and highly honored statesmen, Ex-President, Theodore Roosevelt, whose tainted death in the prime of active life and usefulness has creat ed profound sorrow throughout the civilized world. In order to testify to the respect and esteem in which the people of Oklahoma hold the memory of this of the republic and of the world, I hereby proclaim that Sunday, February the ninth, nineteen hundred nineteen, be observed by the citizens of Oklahoma in the various communities in the state as memorial day, at which time appropriate services in the different churches and community centers should be held and appropriate tributes paid to the high personal character and distinguished public service of this remarkable figure in the nation's history. Congress has already designated this day for the memorial services of the deceased Ex.President and it is also in accord with the wishes of Colonel Koosevelt's family and this date seems to represent the expressed desire of the people generally throughout th nation, that we should nite in this service and that the observance of the day should be nation-wide. Given under my hand and the great seal of the state of Oklahoma, this 20th day of January, Anno Domini, 1919. J. B. A. ROBERTSON, Governor. JOE S. MORRIS, Secretary of State. (Seal). The tree cotton of West Africa is about to be introduced in the warmer sections of Australia in the effort to place the island empire in the list of cotton producing countries. This tree cotton grows to the height of twelve feet or more and often at its best at the age of seven or eight years old. The great advantage of not having a replant every year is a big item in the industry. The tree cotton is said to have a very fine lint and average length, and can be used to an advantage in almost any cotton manufactures. some effort has been made to experiment with tree cotton in the Imperial Valley, and Arizona, but so far as known, the results are not as yet determined. Brick work on the W. H. Smith brick house has been completed, already the structure is a "beauty to behold." Let us have a few more Negro brick buildings. KELLEYVILLE NOTES Mr. H. King has moved from Sapul- pa to Kellyville, Okla. Mrs. H. King was in Tulsa last week. She was the guest of Mrs. Cavitt at 1302 South Boulder St. She is also visiting her Uncle. Mrs. King is indeed a lover of The Star. IT IS SAID that 200,000 Americans in the army will remain in France; no doubt a large number will be Colored men. Mr. Frenchie Smith has been indisposed for a few days with a pois- oned face, having uesd toilet soap which contained white lead. Mrs. Susie Bell will in a few days leave for Omaha, Neb., where she will spend a few weeks. TFRE is plenty room here in Tul- sa for the Colored man who desires to do legitimate business; come on. It Should be in Every Colored Home. The Star Already has a Large Subscription List, Which Makes it a Valuable Advertising Medium. VOLUME 7 ERROE How Can They do it? In the United Presbyterian of Nov. 28 an article appeared in which the writer in discussing our problem said: "If we but Christianize the Negro there will be no race problem." This "we," of course, meaning the white people. A comment upon this article was published Jan. 15 in the "American Lutheran Survey," a copy of which we received and acknowledged as a courtesy from Judge John Stelk of the municipal court of Chicago. Returning to the thought expressed by the writer in the United Presbyterian, "If we but Christianize the Negro," can a people Christianize others who themselves burn men and women at the stake in certain sections of the country? Can they be considered torch.bearers of Christianity and civilization, who would take a knife and rip open a woman's stomach who was within one month of giving birth to a child? This happened in Georgia. Can they Christianize anyone? The answer must be No "The blind cannot lead the blind" In the great struggle now going on among the nations of the world for "freedom of the sea" and for a "League of Nations" is it not highly imperative in order to sustain the freedom of the sea and the League of Nations—if accomplished, that there be put into force and effect the freedom of individual liberty and lives of all the people? The Twentieth Century club (white) of Boston, Mass., recently welcomed two representatives of the Negro race, John W. Wright, engaged in Y. M. C. A. work in France and Attorney Butler R. Wilson. The men spoke on equal rights and a just share in the democracy for the soldiers who helped to save it and now return to enjoy the fruits of their labor. THE COLORED Race appreciates those among us who can do something—this holds good along all lines. The Colored man in Tulsa will certainly encourage the other Colored man, if you will only treat him half way right. Let the Race make our own enterprises successful, then we will have something to praise and feel proud over. Rev. J. W. Hood, of the Woodmen of the World, was in with some job printing this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan Cooper, who have been in our city for a week or more, leaves Saturday night for Chicago. They have rented the Gist building, 121 N. Greenwood St. and will open a modern Millinery in same. These popular business people are very much impressed with Tulsa, and will invest considerable money here. Before leaving, they called at The Star office and gave us a regular ad for The Weekly Star. A. J. SMITHERMAN, Editor and Publisher THEO. BAUGHMAN, Managing Editor. "The Fighting Jeff Clark Who will Fight "Round at Convention Hall, February PHONE O. 5749 Dr. Miller's De 116 1-2 and 118 1-2 S. Main Four Register Two Lady A "The Fighting Ghost" Who will Fight "Rough House" Ware at Convention Hall, Monday Night. February 3. Dr. Miller's Dental Parlors Four Registered Dentists Two Lady Assistants We have a Specialist for Every Branch of Dentistry. We can Save You MONEY as well as PAIN. We Specialize on Crown and Bridge Work. Our Zantine Plate Will Please you 15-Year Guarantee With all Worw. Six Years in Our Present Location The Tulsa Star Published weekly by the Tulsa Star Printing and Publishing Company at 115 North Greenwood Avenue. Entered as second class mail matter, Tulsa, Oklahoma. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, $1.50 Six Months, $1.00 $ . Three Months, .60 EDITOR Bettis of the Witchita, (Kan.) Protest, and quite a few Race men are at Tapeda to fight "Jim Crow" legislature, which bobble up at each sitting of the Legislature of that state. IN A LOCAL newspaper, there appeared an article under the heading, "Indian deserves something for his work during the war." What about the Colored man? It seems that we should come in for some consideration, Eh? THE, COLORED people of Richmond, Va., are planning to operate a Colored daily newspaper, in the near future. Tulsa already has a daily, though its small, with the proper encouragement, will grow, and be a real newspaper. Let every Colored person in Tulsa get behind The Daily Star, and help make it a success. The people of Tulsa showed their appreciation of real talent this week by giving Anita, Patti Brown and Clearance Cameron White, and T. Theodore Taylor, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights respectively, capacity houses at the Dreamland Theatre. Each night our folks packed and jammed that spacious house, and the frequent out-burst of applauses told that they enjoyed the way that Mr. White and Mr. Taylor performed. Clarence White is a great violinist, and he more than made that fact known Wednesday night. The easy rendition of the most difficult music, soon won the audience for Mr. White. His accompanist, T. Theodore Taylor is also a great pianist, and the recital was every thing one could desire. THE Freedman's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church, through its board of managers, recently drafted resolutions asking the United States Senate and the House to pass a federal law for the suppression of lynching. The Society has twenty one educational institutions in the South, the hotbed of crime and lynch law. When the best white people decide to truly be come interested in the suppression of lynching, they will have to go but so far, the leading white citizens haven't put their real might in suppressing this diabolical practice. A call for Colored teachers to meet in Oklahoma City on the 8th of Feb. has bee issued, an! it is understood that an effort will be made to change up some of the laws in this state, and too, no doubt, to make other changes. We are confident that that the brethren will "unsleeve" something before the meeting adjourns in the capitol city. Mr. Hawk of Boley, remembered The Star in a financial way this week; we trust to have the paper in the majority of the Colored homes in Oklahoma during 1919. The way to put the ban on crime is to do away with the source from which it comes. The way to put a band on crime is will spend a few days. nting Ghost" ark, Joplin "Rough House" Ware Hall, Monday Night. February 3. PHONE O. 1397 Dental Parlors Main Intered Dentists by Assistants very can well as you I Worw. Six Years in Our Present Location THE TULSA STAR POPULAR Store S We still have assortment of suits to select we will be placing you on paym reduced prices POPULAR PRICE Store Specials We still have a good assortment of cloaks and suits to select from, and we will be pleased to sell you on payments at our reduced prices. MILLINERY SPECIALS Winter Goods must go and we have placed on sale three special lots— 1 Table worth $5.00, choice at $1.95 1 Table worth $5.00, choice at $1.45 1 Table worth $10.00, choice at $7.00 SHOES Women's Queen quality Shoes in gray, brown and ivory. Louis covered heels. Regular $15 values for this week at ...... $11.45 Military SChoes for women in black, brown and gray for this week at following prices: Regular $15 values at ..... $8.95 Regular $8 and $9 values at ..... $5.95 Men's King quality genuine Kanga- oo shoes, in straight swing and wide toe lasts; black or brown. Regular $12 values for this week at ..... $8.95 Boys' school shoes in sizes 2½ to 6; button or lace Swing lasts. Regular $4.50 values, fr this week at ..... $2.85 SHEETINGS 65c 8.4 Bleached Sheeting; yard 55c 75c 9.4 Bleached Sheeting; yard 59c 75c 9.4 Unbleached Sheeting; yard58 60c 6.4 Unbleached sheeting; yard45 GINGHAM $19.95 YARD COMFORTERS, $2.65 50 in this lot several patterns to select from and our regular $3.50 fine Choice while they last at ..... $2.65 Many other Comforts to select from Up to $5.45 WOMEN'S HOSE 50 dozen of women's black hose. Regular 25c values special for this week at ..... 18c 3 pair for ..... 50c The Popular 202 S. T. W. C Home Undertak Undertakers and The Popular Price Store, 202 S. Main St. T. W. Coverdale, FORD Of Up-to-Date H. W. RAGS Phones: DAY, 4280; Night, 392 The Exchange In UNDER HTE DIRECT SUPERV OF OKL Writes: Life, Health and Ac All Industrial Claims Paid AGENTS Wanted Liberal Co Of Up-to-Date Furnishings H. W. RAGSDALE, MGR Phones: DAY, 4280; Night, 3925 TULSA, OKLA The Exchange Insurance Company UNDER HTE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE STATE LAWS OF OKLAHOMA We do all kinds of Repairing Work Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases. Make Old Traveling Baggage Look Like New. Elephant Trunk Factory Phone 3883. 105 South Main. Automobile Hearse and Up-to-Date Service We Carry a Full Line R PRICE Specials have a good of cloaks and act from, and leased to sell ments at our es. KIMONOS One lot of Kimonos inFloral and novelty designs. Regular 75c values for rest of week at _____ 59c **SILK BOOT HOSE** One lot of Silk boot hose goes at follow- ing prices— Regular 83c values at _____ 69c Regular $1.00 values at _____ 79c SPECIAL IN WOMEN'S APPAREL **Women's Suits** One lot of women's suits in small sizes only. Regular values up to $20 Specials for rest of the week at $4.85 Other Suits priced special for dispo- sal at — $12.95, 17.50, $26.95, $29.75, $34.45 CHILDREN AND MISSES COATS The entire stock of children's and Misses coats in every desirable fabric and coloring on sale almost half price at _____ $8.85 $5.65 $7.75 $7.65 $8.25 $9.85 $11. $3.85, $5, $6.75, $7.65, $8.25 $9.85, $11... 95 up to $20 SILK DRESSES One lot of Regular $25 Silk dresses priced for remainder of the week at -------------------- $18. 45 One other lot in regular values of $12.50 and $15, priced at ..... $8.95 One lot of extra heavy gray chin- chilla coats priced at _____ $6.95 3.DAY PETTICOAT SALE These petticoats are in the materials of silk, satin, jersey and heather- bloom. Choice of all shades and combinations. Very exceptional for the prices of _____ $2.25, $2.85, $3.95, $4.95, $5.45, $6.25 CLOTH COATS AT $21.85 One lot of cloth coats; several beauti ful styles. Our refguor $10 line onw $21.85 825.00 plush coats at 189.75 835.00 plush coats at 822.45 845.00 plush coats at 829.85 860.00 Plush coats at 839.45 875.00 Plush coats at 48.95 890.00 Plush coats at 858.85 8120.00 Plush coats at 879.65 Price Store, Main St. Coverdale, KIMONOS Women's Suits COATS, $6.95 The Creole System Hair Growing is the Best The Creole System of growing hair is the right system. It has pleased the most fastidious; it will please you. It is positively reliable. Madam Hunt is the ablest and the most skillful hair culturist in the city. Her pleasing manner and skill will at once convince you. Come and give her a trial. 310 N. Elgin. Phone 1014 YOUNKMAN'S RED CROSS PHARMACY Hotel Brady Tulsa, Oklahoma Phone 888 Have Your Prescriptions Filled Here Correctly and at Right We handle all kinds of Rubber Goods, Trusses, Elastic Stockings to Your Measure. KODAKS AND SUPPLIES Remember It Is The POST OFFICE DRUG STORE IN THE BRADY HOTEL New Orleans Winner Newkirk Photo. Tullo PUBLICATION NOTICE First Published in The Tulsa Star January, 18, 1919 January 18, 1919. In the Supreme Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. Katie Turner, Plaintiff. Joe Turner, Defendant. To the above named Defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by Plaintiff, for a divorce on the grounds of Divorce, and unless you answer the petition filed by this plaintiff in said Court by the 28th day of Feb. 1919, said petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the plaintiff a divorce, annuiling, cancelling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you, and for rendered according to the prayer thereof. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this the 16th day of Jon 1919. By G. W. HUTCHINS, Attorney for-Plaintiff. PUBLICATION NOTICE First Published in The Tlusa Star. January 25, 1919. In the Superior Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. No. 5765 Margaret L. Borka, Plaintiff, vs. James O. Borka, Defendant. To the above named Defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court by the above Plaintiff, for a divorce on the grounds of, DESERTION and NON-SUPPORT, and unless you answer the petition filed by this plaintiff in said court by the 7th day of March, 1919, said petition will be taken as true and judgement grant. New Orleans ing to the plaintiff a divorce annul- ling, cancelling, setting aside and holding to naught the marriage contract with you, and for alimony, ren- dered according to the prayer thereof. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 22nd day of January, 1919. JOHN D. POTRER, Court Clerk. JOHN E. WELLS, Deputy. By A. H. THOMAS, Att'y for Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE First Published in The Tulsa Star January 18, 1919. In the Superior Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. Carrie Pinkney, Plaintiff vs. Joe Pinkney, Defendant. To the above named Defendant. You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the Plaintiff, for a divorce on the grounds of Divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed by this plaintiff in said Court by the 28th day of Feb., 1919, said petition will be taken as true and judgment granting to the plaintiff a divorce, annulling, cancelling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you, and for rendered according to the prayer thereof. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this the 16th day of January, 1919. JOHN D. PORTER, Court Clerk. JOHN E. WELLS, Deputy. Mrs. James Olive, has returned from Nowata, Okla., where she was called to the bedside of her mother, whom she states is very much improved. Clearance Cameron White can certainly "made a fiddle talk." RARRAAAEREERERRE ETRE PERCE EER EEE REE EERE EEE EEE EE EERE EEE Pee EYEE, PPPs ere ; : f . . . F . . . . . To get the Best Race Paper in the Southwest ONE YEAR for just : This offer holds @ood only during the month of FEBRUARY, 1919 No Agent's Commission | MAKE ALL CHECKS OR MONEY QRDERS PAYABLE TO Box 1568 Joplin Ghost to Return to Old Stamping Grounds for Fifteen Round Tilt With New Orleans Heavyweight. Jeff Clarke, heavyweight battler, one of the most popular who ever trod the boards in this vicinity and who but recently downed Hugh Walker in Joplin for the privilege of meeting Billy Miske, and Rough House Ware, New Orleans battler, who has created much comment by his antics in the local ring and who stayed many rounds with some of the foremost colored ringsters in the land, have been matched for a 15-round bout before the Phoenix A, C at Convention hall, Monday, Feb. 3. That Clarke is popular in this vicinity was shown by the reception he received when he entered the ring in Joplin to face Hugh Walker; that he retains his fighting proclivities is further attested to by a resume of his encounter with "America's Perfect Man." McGilvery's Boost. An extract from Mal McGilvery's story, in the Joplin Uews Herald after the bout, follows; After sitting through 12 rounds of torpid boxing at the Empress theater last night, from the gloves of Jeff Clarke and Hughie Walker, we can now fully appreciate what it means for the latter to be termed "America's Perfect Man." Any athlete who can stand up for 12 rounds and take without flinching the punishment handed out in large quantities by a man of Clarke's caliber, is well entitled to the complimentary cognienom. None but a man in the highest physical condition could have stayed with the older and more experienced man in that ring at Fifth and Joplin streets last night. The contest was a pretty one to watch. Clarke, making his first appearance in Joplin, his old stamping ground, in three years, met with a great reception when he made his entrance enveloped in what looked to be the identical bathrobe which he wore in the old days. Those who asserted that Clarke had slowed up since he met Battling Jim Johnson at the Joplin auditorium were far shy of their guess. It is true that Jeff was slower during his training spells than formerly, but the colored man is wise to a degree and it may have been that he preferred to remain under "wraps" until the night of the bout and then show his multi-tude of friends and admirers that he stil had the old elasticity, the same of punch and the speed that had taken him over so many hurdles in the past. It did not take Jeff much time to figure out his line of campaign and once he had decided on this, he set about his businesses in a workmanship manner. Before the bout was one-fourth old Clarke had every African brother in the spectatorate shouting his praises, and this, added to the applause from ringside member of the club, sounded sweet music to the ears of the old time Joplin representative. T. E. H. We are dealers in First-Class Line of Groceries and Market Meats Orders and Deliver Promptly. Try us when you order again. We cater to two Customers. We give Special Attention to all L. C. ANDERSON. Prop. If You Are Looking For Real Bargains in Furniture Just Visit THE TULSA HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY COMPANY. We Sell, Buy And Exchange Furniture... Our Prices Are Just Right. Telephone 1106 JOHN T. MILLER, Proprietor. MRS. SUSIE BELL SELLS HER CAFE Mrs. Susie Bell, who is beyond doubt, one of the bestt business women in our Race, and who has successfully conducted a Cafe at 112 N. Greenwood St., sold her Cafe last Saturday to Julius Parks, a young man of our race, and who assumed management of the place this Monday morning. The public in general, regret to see Mrs. Bell go out of business, and trust that she will, in the very near future, open up again. She has scores of friends, and she will be greatly missed in the business world of Tulsa. When you visit Tulsa, make The Tulsa Star your headquarters. We are always glad to see you. The city officials and the Chamber of Commerce will move to the hand, some new municipal building on February 1. The various churches were largely attended last Sunday; the weather was ideal, and our people were out in large numbers. Mr. W. H. (Bill) Phillips, the Auto Service man, favored us with an order of printing last week. This gentleman has a good car, and sees to it that you get first class service. Mrs. Rebecca Johnson entertained informally last Thursday evening, a host of her friends, Refreshments were served at H o'clock. She was assisted by her sisters, Mrs. A. Light and Miss Viola Tilley. Mr. H. C. Simington, after spending the week here assisting in the great Sale at Elliott and Hooker Store, returned to his home at Muskogee Sunday. This gentleman is an excellent salesman, and we are always glad to have him in our midst. The sale has been a decided success, as scores of our people took advantage of the cheap prices. This well-known firm offered, and bought what they needed. Hon. D. J. Wallace, the eminent attorney of Okmulgee, spent Saturday in Tulsa, closing the deal with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williams for the lease of the magnificent building which Dr. A. G. Wallace is erecting in Okmulgee, which will be used as Dreamland No. 3. This will be one of the prettiest play houses in the country. Judge Wallace is one of the most progressive men in our Race, and you will always find him doing more than his part in advancing the interest of our Race. Mrs. M. E. Hardridge, who is state Grand Princess, as well as National Grand Princess, called in to see us Saturday, relative to printing Mrs. Hardridge is one of our leading women, and is one of the leading factors in erecting a hall for the U. B. F. and S. M. T's, here in Tulsa. Tulsa is to hold its third annual auto show February 3 to 6. ARTISTIC MILLINERY AND Fashionable Dressmaking All work Guaranteed Mrs. D. J. SCOTT 108 N. Hartford St. Tulsa, Okla. JACKSON Undertaking Company One Price to All—Why Pay More? OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Terms Reasonable. ERSON GROCERY Class Line of Groceries and Market Meats aptly. Try us when you order again mers. We give Special Attention to all ANDERSON, Prop. 501 North Greenwood Avenue For Real Bargains in Furniture Just Visit HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY COMPANY. 16 South Main Street Furniture... Our Prices Are Just Right LLER, Proprietor. Phone 4710 THE WEEKLY TULSA STAR Clark's Ta Clark's Tailoring Co. 1 The Red W The Red Wing Hotel 52 Strictly Modern Rooms A Place For The Best People MISS CALLIE PERRY Agent for the Kashmir Face Preparation will make your skin soft, smooth and rosy. smooth and rosy. 310 N. Exter — Phone 2913. The Star is printing a large supply of stationery for the Frissell Memorial Hospital, located on Brady St. Everything has been put in good shape, and Miss Elizabeth Smith, a registered nurse is in charge. Mf. McClusker, formerly leader of the orchestra here will have charge of the music at Dreamland No. 2 after Friday next. Elliott and Hooker pulled off a big sale last week. Everybody who attended say they got a bargain. Mrs. A. K. Stewart, pianist at this theatre was called to Muskogee to furnish the music for the Bunch from Chicago, who opened an engagement at the Dreamland Monday afternoon. She says every one of the Bunch are Red Hot and drawing crowded houses each night. They will be here after their engagement at Muskogee. J. W. Wittiams has been in Muskogee and Okmulgee looking after the Dreamland theatres at those places and the announcement of the opening of Dreamland No. 3 will appear in this Bulletin shortly. Mr. Williams is very agreeably surprised at the progress of Dreamland No. 2 at Muskogee and is going ahead making additional improvements. The bout between Rough House Ware and Jeff Clark will be staged early next month. This should be a good fight as both men are in the pink of condition and evenly matched. Mrs. Loula T. Williams who has been confined to her bed for several days, spent a day yesterday looking after the store and theatre. It is hoped she will soon regain her former good health. FROM CITY JAIL Stating that in his opinion the penalty of $100 fine or imprisonment in the city jail fora term of 100 ays was too great a punishment to be considered adequate in such cases as com under the jurisdiction of the municipal court, 13 negro defendants, convicted in police court, whose cases were taken to the district court Saturday morning on habeas corpus petitions were dismissed and allowed their freedom at the hearing on the petitions before Judge Owen Owen Saturday afternoon. Judge Owen held against the idea advanced by E. P. Marshall, assistant city attorney, that the imprisonment in the city jail after conviction of defendants under the city ordinances was a means of compelling collection of the fine. By the owrding of the ordinance which says ailoring Co. Suits Made to Order Come in and look Us over Suits for Both Men and Women Low Prices. Steam and Dry Cleaning PHONE 5110. 321 N. Greenwood. Tulsa. Wing Hotel J. T. Presley, J., Proprietor. The Best Arranged and Best Conducted Colored Hotel in the Country. If you want first class accommodations, stop at same RATES PER DAY...50, .75, $1.00 SPEC'L RATES BY THE WEEK "may be fined or imprisoned," he believed the city courts had no such jurisdiction as claimed, since the court in having no power to sentence convicted defendants to jail for a crime, had no power to sentence for the failure to pay such fine. Attorney D. M. Martindale, counsel for the petitioners, was upheld in his contention that under the present status the laws governing jurisdiction of municipal courts, penalties such as are provided by the ordinances of the city of Tulsa, have the effect of making illegal and void punishments provided fort he violation of such ordinances. THE EAST END CHAMBER OF OF COMMERCE ORGANIZED AND OPERATING Great Campaign Has Just Begun for The Enrollment of Members, the Same to last Thirty Days. Under the management of the mem- bership committee, of which Prof. J. W. Hughes is chairman, the campa- gion has begun to raise the membership to one thousand within thirty days. There must be no slackers, and no knockers. Lay your hammer aside and get aboard and push this progressive movement. The watchis, "Forward" and we want every black man and woman to get busy and march with us, we are marching we are preparing for the future pro- tection of our business and social interest in Tulsa. Preparedness will fit us to aid in the coming reconsti- tion. Last nights meeting at the First Baptist Church was a great success. The Chamber of Commerce will meet at the First Baptist Church on Thursday January 31, 1919 at 8 o'clock p.m. All but knockers and stackers are invited to be present. The object of the meeting will be to hear the report of the nominating committee, who will present for confirmation 6 names for membership on the Board of Directors. It is your business, come and help attend to it. E. I. Saddler, President. Mr. B. W. Bradley, Grand Treasurer of the U. B. F. of Oklahoma, and a business man of Muskogee, was a visitor here this week. Mr. C, H. Verse, a popular business man of Cushing, was a visitor to Tulsa this week. He has been in business at Cushing for five years, and has more than made good. WEDDING BELLS Mr. J. A. Smith and Miss Emma Smith were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. W. Lewis, Cashier of the Liberty National Bank. The ceremonies were performed by Rev. J. H. Abernathy. D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church. GOOD THINGS TO EAT ARE ALWAYS TO BE FOUND AT BROOKS CAFE and CONFECTIONERY WHEN IN TOWN DON'T FAIL TO VISIT US ISADORA BROOKS, MISS MYRTLE BROOKS "TIGERS" DEFEAT "SNAKES" In a well played game of basket ball, the local High School team, the "Tigers" defeated the representatives of the Sand Springs School. The teams were well matched physically, but Prof. Lane's team lacked practice on a gymnasium floor. The fast foot work of the home team, proved their undoing. Colbert for Tulsa was the indiv. idual star of the game, the speedy guard bringing the ball, down the field time and time again, and blocking sure shots of the Sand Springs players. The Washington High School bas. ket ball court makes it possible to have games at any time. Five teams have already been formed, and it is planned to have inter-class games all through the season. A large crowd witnessed the defeat of the Sand Springs team, showing the interest that is being rapidly created for the game. Score: Tulsa "Tigers" 9, Sand Springs "Snakes" 4. Jackson Collins, Referee, Prof Horace Hughes, Umpire. Co. H., 804 Pioneer Infantry American A. E. F., January 3 '19. Mrs. Mattie Jennings, Tulsa, Oklahoma. My dear mother: I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines to let you hear from me. Well mamma, I am getting along nicely, and hope that all the family are well. I wrote a letter some time ago, but have received no answer as yet. Well, how are you enjoying the new year? What are Utele and Auntie doing? I saw Ed Ford today. We had a nice dinner on New Year, we had plenty of turkey, and as the old man say, we had napkins. So be good. Your son. Mr. Edward G. Howard called in this week, and gave us some printing for a meeting to be held at Cherry-Cleaver Hall at 3:30 p. m., Sunday for the purpose of organizing a uniform Rank K. of P., Captain Robert S. Holmes and Dr. A. P. Bethel, both of Oklahoma City will be present and deliver addresses. Miss. O. B. McDonald, the expert Seamstress, who for the past four weeks has been visiting parents in Texas, has returned to the city, and is now located at 523 N. Frankfort Street, where she will serve her many customers, and all who have high-class sewing to do. Mr. T. J. Elliott, the prince of merchants, spent a few hours here Tuesday, visiting the Elliott and Hooker Store. He informed the writer that he was indeed pleased at the way the people were encouraging the enterprise, and that he always found pleasure in paying us a call. Prof. W. E. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Glass, Mrs. S. L. James and son Geo, Richard, Mrs. Humphrey were here from Sapulpa Tuesday night to attend the recital of Mme. Anita Brown. These popular citizens of Sapulpa were fairly captivated by the sweet singer. Jeff Clark, "The Joplin Ghost," and Rough House Ware, are both training hard for their fight, which will take place here on the 3rd. Mrs. Sanders, the lady manager, is looking after every detail, and promises the public a rare entertainment on the night of the fight. Mrs. L. C. Lewis of Minden, La., joined her husband and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, 1241 N. Bullett Ave., and will make this her home. Col. Ed Jefferson, the big man in Odd Fellowism in the state was in the city this week, and as is his custom, paid the office a visit. Mrs. Mary E. Henderson, Phillips Colored, recently died at Witchita, Kan., at the advanced age of 121 years. Attorney, W. A. Rentie of Muskogee is in the city to-day on business. Mrs. Alice Wilson of Newby is in the city having work done on her teeth by Dr. Kimbrough. GOOD THINGS TO EAT ARE BROOKS CAFE and WHEN IN TOWN DO ISADORA BROOKS, Phon 413 E. 5th Street. PHONE 1436 W. C. REID W. C. REID INVE Farm Lands Escoe Buildin Messrs, J. Sullivan of Ft. Smith, Ark., and A. A. Price of Denison, Tex. called at the Star office in company with Mrs. L. W. Williams. These gentlemen have been the guests of Mrs. Williams for several days. Mr. Sullivan is the brother of Mesdames Browning and Dudley, and has been touring the state of Oklahoma. A suitcase containing an overcoat with for collar, two suits of men's clothing and an extra coat and vest was found hidden in a barn in the northeast part of the city Saturday morning, and Ollie Thompson is held in the county jail charged with removing the goods from the hiding place and taking them for his own use. Barney Cleaver and Staley Webb, Deputy Sheriffs, learned from Pinky Watson, a young Negro, the fact that a suitcase containing clothing had been hidden in the barn. It also appeared that Watson informed among others, Ollie Thompson, and that the latter removed the goods before the officers could gain possession. It is believed that the suitcase and contents were stolen from an owner in this city. Maxine McRuffin, the 4 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. McRuffin, died Jan. 22 at 524 N. Frankfort St. She was an attendant of the "Tot. teeric". Prof. H. E. Edmond laft for Haskell Tuesday morning in the interest of The Star. He will make a thorough canvass for the paper, and will visit several towns. THE EDITOR CLASSY LUNCHES —at— WELLS'S QUICK LUNCH STAND 121 N. Greenwood St. LUNCHES 20c, 25c, and 30c The Best to be Found Anywhere Hone Cooking—Just like Mother Used to Cook COURTEOUS TREATMENT TO ALL Everything Strictly Sanitary Dr. J. J. McKEEVER DENTIST Phone 4843 Office Williams' Bldg. You Are Welcome at All Hours MRS. RUE HARDEMAN 512 N. Frankfort TREATMENT of the HAIR and SCALP a SPECIALTY PORO SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE HOTEL GIVENS Quit as a Mouse Safe as a Bank Bring Your Families Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Giving The Jewelers Phone 2137 226 Elgin Muskogee, Okla. Real Estate Money to Loan Bought & Soldd E. I. SADDLER Attorney at Law Practice in all Courts of the State of Oklahoma, both State and Fed. application. Office Hours 8:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m. Office Red Wing Hotel QUALITY ROOMS FOR RENT Strictly Modern, With Bath Every Thing Just Like Home. PRICES REASONABLE Miss Daisy Holman, Prop. 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