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REQUEST TO BAR KU-KLUX KLAN FROM THE MAIL A Fearless Exponent of Right and justice. An Uncompromising Defender of the Colored Race. We fear only to do wrong. VOLUME X REQUEST "Anglo-Japanese Alliance Denied" (Associated Negro Press) London, Jan, 15—Lord Northcliffe, in a statement denies that the Anglo-Japanese alliance would require Great Britian to assist Japan in any war against the United States. He says in part: "When this (Anglo-Japanese) alliance was revised in July 1911, a clause was inserted, stipulating that nothing in the agreement should entail upon either contracting party an obligation to go to war against any power with whom a treaty of general arbitration had been concluded and was in force. "President Taft had concluded with Great Britian felt that as this treaty might be out of harmony with the alliance the latter should be modified and so brought into harmony with the Anglo-American arbitration treaty. "It is an important fact that this revision and renewal of the Anglo-Japanese treaty were carried out only after the fullest consultation in London with the responsible ministers of the dominions, who gave their unreserved support. "Had the Anglo-American treaty of arbitration ever been ratified Great Britian thus would have been ruled out of the possibility of siding with Japan in any conflict between Japan and the United States. What happened in reality was that not Great Britian, but the United States senate, refused to ratify the treaty of arbitration—March 1921. "But in default of an arbitration treaty there is the peace commission treaty, signed at Washington Sept. 15, 1914. Though this is not a general arbitration treaty within the meaning of article 4 of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, Britian notified Japan at the moment of its signature that it would be so regarded by Great Brition. "There is no possibility of an Anglo-Japanese combination against the United States. How, in these circumstances, England can be suspected of readiness to become a party to such a combination passes my comprehension. "If the Japanese are building ships against the United States they are lacking in a sense of proportion. If the United States is building battl ships against a hypothetical Anglo-Japanese combination it is forgetting its own recent history and is overlooking the political realities of the British empire, which makes it impossible to unite Great Britian, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa on behalf of or with the Japanese." HE'S BLACK BUT WHITE (Associated Negro Press) Salt Lake City, Jan. 15—A Hindu is white although he is black. This is the finding of District Judge J. D. Call of Brigham City, Utah. As a consequence Puma Sinh, 46, now is an American citizen. The judge ruled that a Hindu belongs to the white race and comes within the meaning of the naturalization statute, which limits applicants for citizenship to all free persons of the white race, or persons of African birth or descent. THIS IS BEYOND THE QUESTION (By The Associated Negro Press) Boston, Mass., Jan. 15—Boston has been shaken by the declaration of the Rev. Walter D. McClane pastor of the St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church of Cambridge, made at a meeting of Colored professional and business men that there was no doubt in his mind that in the event of war between this country and Japan that the Colored people would take sides with Japan. A few of the men present dmurred from the conclusions of the noted divine. LYNCHING RECORD OF 1920 (By The Associated Negro Press) Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 15 Principal R. R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute has issued the following report on lynching for the past year from the record compiled by Monroe N. Work, of the Department of THE TULSA STAR Records and Resarch of the Tuskegee Institute; "Thre were 56 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Of these, 10 were in Northern States, and 46 were in Southern States. In 42 of the cases, the prisoners were removed or the guards were augmented to other precautions taken. In 14 instances armed force was used to repel the would be lynchers. In 4 of these instances the mobs were fired upon and as a result, 7 of the attackers were killed and several wounded. There were 61 persons lynched in 1920. Of these, 52 were in the South and 93 in the North and West. This is 22 less than the number 83, for the year 1919. Of those lynched 53 were Negroes and 8 were white. One of those put to death was a Colored woman. 18 or less than one-third of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted rape. Three of the victims were burned to death. The charges against those burned to death were rape and murder, 1; killing landlord in a couple. 2. The offenses charged the whites were; murder, 6; insulting woman, 1; no charge except being a foreigner, 1; killing officer of the law 1. The offenses charged against the Colored were: murder, 5; attempted murder, 4; killing officer of the law, 5; killing landlord in dispute, 5; rape, 15; attempted rape, 3; assisting fugitive to escape 3; wounding another, 2; insulting woman, 2 knocking down guard, escaping from chain gang and then returning and surrendering, 2; jumping labor contract, 1; threatening to kill man, 1; cutting a man in a fight, 1; for receiving stay of death sentence because another confessed crime, 1; peeping thru window at woman, 1; insisting on voting, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Arkansas, 1; Alabama, 7; California, 3; Florida, 7; Georgia 9; Illinois, 1; Kansas, 1; Kentucky, 1; Minnesota, 3; Mississippi, 7; Missouri 1; North Carolina, 3; Ohio, 1 Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Texas, 10; Virginia, 1 and West Virginia, 1. HENNESSEY, OKLA. THE LEISURE HOUR Club a high class Social Institution of Hennesey, which is composed of ten members as follows: Mrs. I. S. Nicholson, Mrs. W. E. Boone, Mrs. E. H. Hall, Mrs. G. T. Austin, Mrs. A. Breckenridge, Mrs. C. J. Johnson, Mrs. J. S. Hamilton, Mrs. N. Smith, Mrs. Wm. Patterson, Mrs. F. r. Bailey met at the home of Mrs. Breckenridge Dec. 30th and spent a joyous evening. The Leisure Hour Club ladies were served a five course dinner by their husbands at the home of Mrs. Lee Patterson Saturday evening. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Of International Bible Students Meetings Tuesdays.: 7: 00 P. M. to 8: 30 P. M. Bible. Chronology. Wednesdays,: 7:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.—Praise and Testimony. Thursday: 7:00 P. M. to 8:30 P. M. Divine Plan of the Ages. Friday: 7 P. M. to 8:30 P. M.—Revelation and Ezekiel. Sunday, 11 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. Children's Questions and Divine Plan of Ages. 1 P. M. to 3 P. M. Tabernacle Shadows; 3:00 P. M. M. to 4:30 P. M.—Ezekiel's Temple. We desire it understood that everybody is welcome to attend these classes. The fact is that these classes are being held for the very purpose of helping anybody who is teachable to understand the Bible. The table is set for those who desire to eat. It costs you nothing but your time. We never have any collection. Seats are always free. I wish to remind you that because the International Bible Students never take up collection and always give their services without money and without price they are hated by the most of the preachers. I ask you to judge for yourself as to who is showing more of the Lord's spirit? The one who will give you the Truth without money and without price or the one who says in so many words that unless the dollars are forthcoming I will not preach for you. We have a nice, clean, wam and roomy place for meeting. PLACE—825 East Easton St. RICHARD J HILL Weekly Mail Edition TULSA, OKLAHOMA JANUARY 15, 1921 troops engaged in the war, he points to several famous Colored men who have won fame as military and political geniuses. "While it might be said that Liberia and Hayti, both Colored republics have not succeeded, and the failure of Liberia and Haiti is due to the lack of education, said Dr. Checizzi, while Abyssinia has succeeded. Time will show that these republics can succeed as well as white governments. Many white governments in the Balkans and Russia have been miserable failures. The white man has tried to dominate Africa, but that continent should be solid black. Only by uniting in Africa will the black races be able to obtain recognition in the councils of the world. The departure of the black people from this country to Africa would automatically settle the race problem which has been the source of so much discord." "Dr. Checizzi besides holding degrees from two universities, speaks fifteen languages, using English with fluency, and is a priest of the Coptic religion. He attended the World's Fair in St Louis with th sons of King Menelik of Abysynia and has lived for a long time in this country, as well as nearly every other country on the face of the globe. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OPPOSED TO KU-KLUX (Associated Negro Press) Richmond, Va., Jan. 15—The Knights of . Columbus has never taken cognizance of the existence of what is known as the Ku Klu Klan, an imitation of the old organization which performed law oracle service in the South during reconstruction days following the War between the States," said Samuel L. Kelley, Grand Knight of Richmond Council, when his attention was called to a report that a committee of three members of the council would call on Governor Davis and demand that he take some action to suppress the activities of the recently organized band John J. Blake, district deputy and Edward L. Ryan, another officer confirmed the statement of Mr. Kelley. The K. of C. leader said that the names of the three men given by the man who sought to obtain publicity for the fals report were evidently fictitious. They are not members of the Knights of Columbus. FIRE CAUSES GREAT LOSS AT BENNETT COLLEGI (Associated Negro Press) (Associated Negro Press) Greensboro, N. C., Jan, 15—Fire of unknown origin competelt gutted the interior of Carolin Hall a four story brick building of Bennett College. The building was used as a boys' dormitory. Only brick walls were standing. To rebuild a similar structure it is estimated the cost would approx mate between $35,000 and $40,000. Dr. Frank Trigg, president of Bennett College, stated that he was unable to make an estimate of the loss incurred. Students in the hall first noticed smoke coming from the attic, Pres Trigg was immediately notified and the alarm was given. No serious injuries were sustained by anyone Physician's Brother Dies Wm, Smith, brother of Dr. B. F Smith of this City, died Wednesday morning following an illness of several months. Dropsy was given en as the cause of death. The funeral was held Thursday. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Because of the fact that our plant is being moved this week, the Star has been reduced to four pages, and for this reason it has been impossible for us to get in much of the advertising and news matter intended for this issue. We ask the indulgence of our readers and advertisers until we get settled in our new location at 126 North Greenwood. —Editor $500,000.00 For Knoxville College (Associated Negro Press) KNOXVILLE Tenn., Jan. 15—The General Education Board with headquarters in New York City has recently made a grant of $125,000 toward a total of $500,000 which is now being raised for endowment for Knoxville College Knoxville, Tenn. One year ago plans were made through the New World Movement of the United Presbyterian church for raising half a million dollars for endowment for Knoxville Colleges. Approximately two-thirds of this money has been raised in addition to the $125,000.00 which has been granted by the General Education Board. This is the largest grant that has ever been made, it is said, to any educational institution under the United Presbyterian Church from sources outside the denomination. Knorville College was founded in 1876 and has been working for higher education for more than forty years. (By The Associated Negro Press) Savannah, Ga., Jan. 15—There is quite a little comment going on relative to an anonymous letter received by the recorder here. The letter has been published in the daily newspapers, and the recorder turned the original over to the postal authorities. The letter is published exactly as written, and while the English is not the purest of the Queen's, it very clearly answers the question for the Memphis Appeal, which newspaper recently had an editorial under the caption: "What's In the Back of the Negroes' Head? Even the more ignorant of the Race are thinking in terms of what is just and what is not. Says the letter: "Recorder Swhatz—I am going to see what you are going to do with those Aristocratic white men of your class for shooting and lynching our race, if it had been our Colored men that burned and murdered a white man of your class why you yourself have ordered out your hole force and blood hounds and by her every Colored man and boy in Savannah, the right and the wrong and I suppose had him and you in your chair a judge you are not worthy of your chair because you are less than a gentleman to let a white man murder the Colored men what would you white people do? What could you do without a Negro? "You can get up nothing unless a Colored man is in it. Your family can't do without a Colored person, still, a Colored man is not more than a dog in your sight. But you must remember that God's above you and He knows and when He does aome to judge He will be judge over you and over all the rest. He is going to judge you mighty hard, because you had cause a man of our Colored men and boys to sweat and lose their freedom, and you take a crime from a white man and put it on a Colored man, and you all beat our Colored* women over the head with a blackjack as quick as you would kill a snake. But remember your day is coming. "From yours truly" Savannah, Ga., Jan. 15—Dr. C. F. Checizzi, a native Abyssinian priest, who has degrees from Oxford and Paris Universities, and is Dean of the National and International College of Languages and Sciences of Princeton University, Indiana. Dr. Checizzi is making his fourth tour of the country urging members of his race to return to Africa. He points out that his own country, Abyssinis is now an independent country, has never been conquered, and is the cradle of civilization. If black government could succeed in Abyssinia why could it not succeed all over Africa, asks Dr. Checizzi. Dr. Checizzi stated that there were 1,500,000 Colored men actually fighting in the World War, and that 520,000 of them lost lives. In contradiction of reports of cowardice on the part of black May Run Pullman Inauguration Special (Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Jan. 15—There is an effort being made to assemble an entire train of Pullmans in Chicago to be taken on from here as a special to the inauguration in Washington, March 4. The movement is under the direction of R. L. Mays and promises to be successful, Mr. Mays is president of the Railway Men's International Industrial and Benevolent Association. The plan, as outlined, is to make up special parties in Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Minnesota, al so Denver, Omaha, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City and other points and for all to meet in Chicago on a certain date, probably March 2, and the special train to go from here. It is planned to have a train of solid Pullmans, with baggage and dining cars. Short stops are contemplated at Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Harper's Ferry en rout. At Harper's Ferry, made famous by John Brown, there will be a visit to the historic spot and a short program. The train when made up will be given a name fitting for the occasion, "Imaguration Special," "Liberty Spedial" or something to demonstrate both the progressiveness and determination of Colored Americans. This special train is set aside for the contemplated plans for taking the Eighth Regiment to the inauguration. Plans for the Eighth are under way but have not been fully consummated. It will cost several thousand dollars to transport the regiment, but many people feel that the effect for good would be such that every person should be willing to help with the expense. Col. Otis Duncan is in charge of the regiment. Dertoit, Mich., Jan. 15—It is high time for Americans to cease their practices of calling people of other nationalities "Micks," "Chinks," "Niggers," "Wops" and "Hunkies," said Dr. S. H. Clark of the University of Chicago, addressing the open Forum and putting down the habits as "impertinent Anglo-Saxon arrogance and superciliousness." "It was just rare good luck," he said, "our forefathers got a ship ahead of the other fellows. "I do not know how the California problem is to be solved, but I do know that without Japanese the desert would not be blossoming as a rose. I know that, class for class the Japanese is our equal, and I believe the president of the National University of Japan is probably the intellectual equal of President-Eliot of Harvard. "Some of us here who wrap ourselves in the "Red, White and Blue" don't know the words of America, but call a sturdy Italian newcomer a "Wop." COLORED MEN IN CGNFERENCE Washington, Jan. 15—A conference of Colored men of Northern Virginia for the purpose of considering improvement of the Colored population in that section was held at Mana.sas, Virginia. This conference was similar in all respects to the conference held at Tuskegee Institute. Health, sanitation, better schools, better farming and good citizenship were discussed. Prof. Charles M. Thomas of Dunbar High School of this city spoke at one of the sessions, basing his talk on conditions in Louisa and Loudon counties as he found them. COLORED HEIRS GET ESTATE VALUED AT OVER $40,000.00 (Associated Negro Press) Savnanah, Ga., Jan. 15-The validity of a group of Colored claimants to town property in this city was established recently by witnesses to a common law marriage which was made in the year of 1855 when the contracting parties were slaves. A $40,000 estimate was placed on the property in question which was directed by court order to be distributed among four sets of Colored heirs. Larger Circulation than all the combined Colored Weeklies in Oklahoma. Read THE STAR and keep in NUMBER FIFTY THE MAIL (Associated Nego Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 15—Postmaster General Burleson has been asked by the N. A. A. C. P. to bar the Ku Klux Klan from the use of the U. S. mails on the ground that the society is engaged in terrorizing Colored people and maliciously endeavoring to maintain prejudice between the races. The Postmaster General has not answered the letter. A. P. A. FRATERNITY HOLDS CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 15 For the first time Negro College men gathered west of the Mississippi River in annual fraternity convention held by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in the Greater Kansas City with forty-two delegates and nearly seventy-five visiting members of the Fraternity present. This marks one of the milestone of progress among Colored college men who in spite of the great distance from their colleges were not to be prevented from participation in the great distance from their local colleges were not to be prevented from participation in the discussion of the important questions and the solving of difficult problems confronting the Colored man in America. On the evening of the first day, Monday December 27th, a Smoker and Symposium was held at the Kansas City Community Center. Much interest was aroused thru the discussion of the suggested subjects "The Effects of the Migration movement on the Political statue of the Negro," and "The Relation of Alpha Phi Alpha to Professional Fraternities" The Public Session of the Convention was held at the Allen Chapel A. M. E, Church, Tuesday evening, December 28th, to which a large number of citizens of the Greater Kansas Cities attended. At the last session of the Convention, Friday, December 31st the following national officers were elected for the year: Simeon S. Booker, President, Baltimore, Maryland; Elmer J. Cheeks, Vice President, Cleveland, Ohio; Norman L. McGhee Secretary, Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Dr. Homer Cooper, Treasurer, Chicago, Illinois Carl J. Murphy Editor of the Official Organ, The Sphinx, Baltimore, Maryland. Members elected on the Commission which has charge of Graduate Work and Public Affairs of the Fraternity are Ex-General President, Lucius L. McGhee, Chicago, Illinois; Daniel J. W. Bowles, St. Louis, Missouri and Dr. Homer Cooper, Chicago, Illinois. Members remaining on the Commission from last year are Dr. Roscoe C. Giles, Chairman, Chicago, Illinois and Ormond A. Forte, Cleveland, Ohio. From the very first day, it was easily evident to the residents of the Greater Kansas Cities that here was gathered a group of young men with a definite purpose and although there were many and various social events planned and given in honor of the visiting fraternity men by the hospitable citizens of the Greater Kansas Cities, nothing was permitted to interfere with the performance of the definite work of the Fraternity and the drawing up of plans for the large and important program to be followed during the present year. One of the important matters agreed upon was the continuance of the "Go to High School, Go To College Movement which was inaugurated and conducted throughout the United States by the Fraternity last year. This year the Fraternity hopes to make the movement even more effective. TULSA DENTIST GETS WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT Dr. Kimbrough Married to Kansas City Girl During Holidays The announcement this week by Dr. S. E. Kmgrough, well known dentist of this city, of his marriage during the Christmas holidays to Miss Mary E. Greer of Kansas City, came as a surprise to his friends in this city. The ceremony was performed at the bride's home in Kansas City, but no announcement of the nuptials was made here until early this week. Mrs. Kimbrough, nee Greer, is now, and has been for the past three years, employed as a teacher in the city schools of Okmulgee. She bears a splendid reputation in Okmulgee as well as in her home town and is a very efficient teacher. THE TULSA STAR A. J. SMITHERMAN, Editor and Publisher J. H. SMITHERMAN Advertising Manager II. A. CLARK—Associate Editor and Andite Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at Tulsa. Ok J. H. SMITHERMAN Advertising Manager H. A. CLARK—Associate Editor and Andite as Second Class Mail Matter at Tulsa. Ok II. A. CLARK—Associate Editor and Anditor Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at Tulsa, Oklahoma SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year Six Months Three Months All Subscriptions Mu Year.....$3 Months...... Fee Months..... All Subscriptions Must be Paid in Advance One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.50 Three Months ..... 1.00 All Subscriptions Must be Paid in Advance. Our New Home THE TULSA STAR is now local wood, or on the corner of G extend a cordial invitation to our fi and inspect our equipment which most complete newspaper and pri owned by members of our group, the Baptist Publishing Company of The removal of this plant sive task and we are not yet fully a we are in shape to resume our norm to our job printing department. It has been necessary, however, the paper to four pages this week. pelled to disappoint some of our apect to give our readers a full size p date our advertisers. In connection with our new ment, we are planning to condoing all the leading Colored publica dailies of the country, and some of line of stationery supplies, legal bla We are pleased to make this an serve the intellectual needs of feel confident of a continuation of of Tulsa have accorded us in the pa Again, we extend to the gener our plant. Let's become better acq LSA STAR is now located in its new home, 120 on the corner of Greenwood and Brady a invitation to our friends and patrons to visit our equipment which is without question the newspaper and printing establishment in members of our group, with only one except publishing Company of Nashville. novel of this plant has been a tiresome one we are not yet fully adjusted to our new surrope to resume our normal working capacity so far in printing department. when necessary, however, for us to reduce the four pages this week. For this reason we have appoint some of our advertisers again. Next we our readers a full size paper and will then be able to insert with our newspaper and job print the planning to conduct a general news press. Colored publications as well as some of country, and some of the best magazines, andery supplies, legal blanks etc. pleased to make this announcement of our intent intellectual needs of our people in Tull of a continuation of the liberal patronage they accorded us in the past. extend to the general public a cordial invitation let's become better acquainted. THE TULSA STAR is now located in its new home, 126½ N. Greenwood, or on the corner of Greenwood and Brady Streets. We extend a cordial invitation to our friends and patrons to visit our plant and inspect our equipment which is without question the largest and most complete newspaper and printing establishment in the country owned by members of our group, with only one exception; namely the Baptist Publishing Company of Nashville. The removal of this plant has been a tiresome and expensive task and we are not yet fully adjusted to our new surroundings, but we are in shape to resume our normal working capacity so far as relates to our job printing department. It has been necessary, however, for us to reduce the volume of the paper to four pages this week. For this reason we have been compelled to disappoint some of our advertisers again. Next week, we expect to give our readers a full size paper and will then be able to accommodate our advertisers. In connection with our newspaper and job printing department, we are planning to conduct a general news stand, carrying all the leading Colored publications as well as some of the leading dailies of the country, and some of the best magazines, and a complete line of stationery supplies, legal blanks etc. We are pleased to make this announcement of our intention to better serve the intellectual needs of our people in Tulsa and we feel confident of a continuation of the liberal patronage the good people of Tulsa have accorded us in the past. Again, we extend to the general public a cordial invitation to visit our plant. Let's become better acquainted. Give Us The Sanitoria THE SOLONS in the State Leg Sanitoria Program for Oklahoma wiency for their action. The majority Sanitoria idea of caring for the unPlague and there is no good reason ed. True enough, our climate is no patients, but it is also true that this State who are financially unaborable climates. Should we permit ravages with increasing causalities helpless victims, because the climate The state owes it to its citizens guarding health and prolonging life ed for this purpose, if sufficient to well spent. By all means, and at any cost, le ONS in the State Legislature who oppose the program for Oklahoma will have to answer to the action. The majority of the people of this State of caring for the unfortunate victims of the there is no good reason why their wishes should be brought, our climate is not the most favorable for it is also true that thousands are dying so are financially unable to seek the advantages. Should we permit this dreaded disease to increase causalities without holding out some means, because the climate is not "favorable?" owes it to its citizens to provide every possibility and prolonging life and any amount of money purpose, if sufficient to obtain good results, would, and at any cost, let us have the Tuberculosis, and at any cost, let us have the Tuberculosis. THE SOLONS in the State Legislature who opose the Tubercular Sanitaria Program for Oklahoma will have to answer to their constituency for their action. The majority of the people of this State favor this Sanitaria idea of caring for the unfortunate victims of the great white Plague and there is no good reason why their wishes should not be granted. True enough, our climate is not the most favorable for tubercular patients, but it is also true that thousands are dying annually in this State who are financially unable to seek the advantages of more favorable climates. Should we permit this dreaded disease to continue its ravages with increasing causalities without holding out some hope to its helpless victims, because the climate is not "favorable?" The state owes it to its citizens to provide every possible means of guarding health and prolonging life and any amount of money appropriated for this purpose, if sufficient to obtain good results, would be money well spent. By all means, and at any cost, let us have the Tubercular Sanitaria. Getting Results THE HIGH HANDED METHOD their conduct toward Colored citizen police department. This information and as evidence of good faith on the namely commissioner Adkinson, Ch It also proves that justice may be I treated by subordinate police office proper authorities. H HANDED METHODS of certain white police toward Colored citizens has resulted in dismiss- ment. This information comes as a compliment of good faith on the part of the heads of this missioner Adkinson, Chief Gustafson and Inspe- that justice may be had by any citizen who obordinate police officers if complaints are cities. _____ 0_____ THE HIGH HANDED METHODS of certain white police officers in their conduct toward Colored citizens has resulted in dismissals from the police department. This information comes as a compliment to the Staff and as evidence of good faith on the part of the heads of this department namely commissioner Adkinson, Chief Gustafson and Inspector Dailey. It also proves that justice may be had by any citizen who may be mistreated by subordinate police officers if complaints are made to the proper authorities. A Splendid Idea PRESIDENT ELECT Warren G. ample of economy in urging simplicity is a splendid start for our new presidence of the general public in he been too much pomp and expensive servative citizens must rejoice tive man has been elected w cheers for Harding! NT ELECT Warren G. Harding has set a very economy in urging simplicity in his inauguration pr start for our new president and should encou the general public in his administration. There in pomp and expensive celebration of this event citizens must rejoice that at last a modes has been elected who opposes the cust harding! PRESIDENT ELECT Warren G. Harding has set a very sensible example of economy in urging simplicity in his inauguration program. This is a splendid start for our new president and should encourage the confidence of the general public in his administration. There has always been too much pomp and expensive celebration of this event and the conservative citizens must rejoice that at last a modest conservative man has been elected who opposes the customs. Three cheers for Harding! No Alternative WE WOULD RATHER BE democrat than to have to "cuss" cowards, without the moral or phy against wrongs. But there seems 'em, they force us to do it. Would Rather Be "CUSSED" by others so to have to to "cuss" others for being spineless about the moral or physical courage to defend rights. But there seems to be no alternative like us to do it. WE WOULD RATHER BE "CUSSED" by others for being a democrat than to have to "cuss" others for being spineless, cringing cowards, without the moral or physical courage to defend themselves against wrongs. But there seems to be no alternative left us' darn 'em, they force us to do it. COWETA NOTES Dr. McWilliams announced his marriage to Miss Alice Mitchell, also Mr. Bell Miles to Miss Mary Mitchell. Mr. James Hays had an auto mishap on his way to Coweta from Muskogee. His auto caught on fire and wos entirely destroyed. The Home Mission sisters of Mt. Rose Baptist Church are live wires and are doing quite a bit of charitable work. This society with Mrs. Dr. A. E. Carter at the head, sent and brought into their ams to be taken care of, this was just such a girl as the Pharisees brought before Christ to be stormed; after Christ found out that she had no accuser was told to go her way. Miss Adell Pearson on the first of January at the Nichols Hall rendered a program with which every body was well pleased. The solo sang by Miss Ethel Pearson was well rendered and showed a well trained voice. Miss Lollie Brittum who is now teaching close to Catoose took her Christmas at home with her parents in Coweta. Miss Brittum is known throughout Coweta as a very good entertainer. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church is now holding her first quarterly conference. Presiding Elder Johnson being here to hold his quarter happened to be here on watch meeting night. Everybody was glad be cause they certainly had a good service. Again the death angel knocked at the Smith home and took the head of the family, the one that seemed to be loved most. Mr. Green Smith is an old pioneer of A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. --- N Advertising Manager Associate Editor and Auditor Mail Matter at Tulsa, Oklahoma. TION RATES: ..... $2.00 ..... 1.50 ..... 1.00 must be Paid in Advance. ted in its new home, 126½ N. Green- greenwood and Brady Streets. We friends and patrons to visit our plant is without question the largest and establishment in the country with only one exception; namely Nashville. has been a tiresome and expen- djusted to our new surroundings, but real working capacity so far as relates for us to reduce the volume of For this reason we have been com- vertisers again. Next week, we ex- per and will then be able to accomo- spaper and job printing depart- et a general news stand, carry- ions as well as some of the leading the best magazines, and a complete toks etc. enforcement of our intention to better our people in Tulsa and we the liberal patronage the good people st. I public a cordial invitation to visit mainted. islature who oppose the Tubercular will have to answer to their constitu- tion of the people of this State favor this fortunate victims of the great white why their wishes should not be grant- t the most favorable for tubercular thousands are dying annually in to seek the advantages of more fav- this dreaded disease to continue its without holding out some hope to its is not "favorable?" to provide every possible means of and any amount of money appropriat- obtain good results, would be money t us have the Tubercular Sanitoria. S of certain white police officers in his has resulted in dismissals from the man comes as a compliment to the Staff part of the heads of this department. Def Gustafson and Inspector Dailey, lead by any citizen who may be misers if complaints are made to the did Idea Harding has set a very sensible ex-ty in his inauguration program. Thisident and should encourage the con-s administration. There has always celebration of this event and the con-that at last a modest conserva-ho opposes the customs. Three 'CUSSED' by others for being a others for being spineless, eringing visual courage to defend themselves, to be no alternative left us' darn Coweta and loved by many Be sides, he left a wife and severa children, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. WM. NICHOLS, Reporter OKMULGEE NEWS Mrs. Ludia Nance Tuggle is in the city visiting friends and relatives. Misses Dean and Janos, Messrs B. J. Wilson, James Porter and Prof. Kelly of Tullahassee, were guests of Mrs. Ludia Tuggle and Flora Nance Xmas day to a delightful dinner. Prof. B. J. Wilson entertained in honor of Prof. Kelly Monday evening at 714 West 9th St. The evening was pleasantly spent. Mesdames Herring and Mack were the welcome guests of Miss F. L. Dean at her home on West Kern St., Wednesday evening. Miss Lyble Byrd has been in the city visiting her brother Prof. C. C. Byrd. Mesdames Fort, Gibson and Byrd Messrs. B. J. Wilson and C. C. Byrd were guests of J. E. L. Dean Sunday. The following individuals were guests of Mrs. M. K. Herring Tuesday afternoon viz; Mesdames Neil and Gibson, Misses Dean, Crump and Nixon, Mssrs. Bannan and Gibson. The evening was pleasantly spent. A two course lucheon was served. Mrs. James Bullock spent the Xmas Holidays in Muskogee among friends. Mr. Alford Robinson was a guest of Mrs. A. Robinson and his sister, Mrs. Oliver Smith of west 9th st., the past ten days. He departed for Kansas City Monday. He intends to return soon. Mr. Ernest Smith of 712 west 9th St, who has been ill for several months shows no sign of improvement. Mr. J. W. Robinson of Lima is visiting friends in one city. ENID DOTS All report a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Profs. Paxton and Unstead have returned from their vacation and school has opened in full blast. Plans are being laid for an early beginning on our new building so members of the board tell us. Prof. Paxton and his boys are speedily finishing their new manual training shop and we hope to pull off a big bliss for the boys real soon. We are still trying to get on our Elks' Lodge here and hope soon to organize or set up a lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. L. Davis entertained at dinner on New Year's Day in honor of Mrs. Davis' mother, who is visiting her from Cameron, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vandorf, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Guest, Miss Flossje Graves of Wichita, Kansas, Miss Mary E. Harris, Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Johnson Mrs. B. E. Dixon and the writer all report a glorious time and sumptuous repast, and we vote Mr. and Mrs. Davis great praise as being among the foremost hosts and hostesses of our city. The Semester exams are close on now and many bright faces seem ju bilant over the prospects of the coming trials. Prof. W. B. Paxton, while on his Xmas vacation visited the American Automobile Instruction Institute, 1223-25 Charlotte, St., Kansas City, Mo. which is owned, controlled and operated by and for Colored people and became one of its Oklahoma representatives. Mr Paxton thinks the school deserves the support of the race all over the Country everywhere. The Rev. Perkins of Muskogee assisted by another minister is conducting a very successful revival at the Grayson Baptist Church of this city of which Church Rev. Humphries, a man of God, is pastor Mr. Umstead was over visiting in Hartshorne Xmas. More houses and more good in dustious settlers to locate here, as we have all the necessaries to attract them and keep them here. CLEARVIEW NEWS ITEMS We are all proud to see the beginning of another year. On Friday night Watch Meeting was held at the Baptist Church, Rev. Green, one of the local ministers of the same church preached and had class meeting also. We had a glorious meeting. Attendance good. We gladly welcome Miss Jones of Fort Smith as fifth teacher in the public school who has charge of the 6th and 7th grades. On Sunday Jan. 2, we had a glorious meeting at the A. M. E. Church. Our pastor, Rev. J. S. Dawson, read the 11th verse of the 11th chapter of St. John, after which we had class meeting. All seemed to have enjoyed the meeting so very much. Attendance fair. Also had service Sunday night. Mrs. X. Talton one of our largest merchants' wife, has just returned from her mother's home in Louisiana, reported a very enjoyable stay. COURTNEY E. MORRIS, Reporter. LANGSTON NEWS School opened Monday 27th. Almost all the students have returned and report a pleasant vacation. Miss Eva Howell of Kansas City Kansas visited Pres, and Mrs. J, M Marquess during the Xmas holidays being accompanied by Miss Jamison. Mr. Edwin Sexton of Wichita, Kansas visited his sister Miss Malysa Sexton Friday and Saturday. Saturday the President, together with several teachers took the students on an eight mile hike which was enjoyed by all. Saturday night several games of basket ball were played among the students. Mrs. Cornelia Thomas-Jones arrived Tuesday morning from Augusta, Georgia where she spent a month. During this time she was married to Rev. B. J. Jones of Hartwell, Ga. We were all glad to see Mrs. Jones and welcome her back to the University. She will resume her position as gymnasium teacher. --Reporter. STATE NEWS LETTER The Consumers Gas Company has applied to the Corporation Commission for a 35-net rate for the mining district in Ottawa County. One of the Zinc mining companies protested the proposed rate on the ground that it would make the operating expense of the zinc companies too great. The Ardmore Railway Company has been granted a 10 cent cash fare by the Corporation Commission. This fare is immediately effective. Testimony showed that the street car company was losing $100 and $400 a month at the old rate. The Alexander Laundry THE LINEN MACHINE These are our guarantee to the public for the high class service we expect to render. We call for and deliver your goods. Three wagons to answer your calls. Phone Osage 3132 ALEXANDER LAUNDRY Watch This Space W. C. REID TOWNSITE COMPANY 220½ N. Second Street, Reid Building Phones 1463 & 2111 MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA PROMPTNESS These are our guaranteed the high class service we We call for and deliver your wagons to answer your calls ALEX By order of the Corporation Commission the Comanche Telephone Company has had its rates increased as follows; 824 a year for residence telephone and 839 a year for business telephones. The chamber of Commerce of Comanche recommended to the Corporation Commission that this schedule of rates be adopted. The gas rates of the Jenks Utility Corporation have been increased from 331½ to 60 cents a 1000 cu. fa. There was no protest to the case of this company. The Interstate Commerce Commission has granted permits to the Adams, American, Southern and W. We have spent many years in the laundry business and we propose to give you the benefit of our experience. We employ all expert help. Give us a chance--we ask no more. YOUR BOSOM FRIEND Successor to Caver's CORRECTNESS to the public for expect to render. our goods. Three We have special business and we fit of our experience help. Give us a phone Osage 313 MANDER LAU 514 East Archer Wells Fargo & Company Express Companies to consolidate into one Company and operate under the name of the American Railway Express Company. The city of Enid has increased its curb lighting system from 92 to 132 posts, each post containing lamps of 100 c. p. "If you want, to know whether you are destined to bore success or a failure in life, you can easily find out. The test is, infallible. Are you able to save money? If not, drop out, the seed of success is not in you." James Hill. The more liberal federal laws with respect to hydro-electric tch This Spa RELIABILITY ent many years in the laundry propose to give you the bene- ence. We employ all expert chance--we ask no more. 32 LANDRY developments are bringing out applications for practically every known water power district in the Nation, and indicates to what extent the country's tremendous National resources will be developed in the next few years. Advice from Washington is to the effect that 129 applications for permits for the development of more than 12,000,000 H. P. of water power energy have been filed with the Federal Water Power Commission. It is estimated that the completion of the projects will require an investment of $8,200,000,000. One of the permits has been filed from Oklahoma. ```markdown ``` Rev. J. C. Williams is on the sick list. ```markdown ``` RICHARD J. HILL ARTICLES THE PROMISE OF A RESURREC TION FROM THE DEAD, THE ONLY LiGaik OF HOPE FOR HUMANITY ee efeee we. Boe, SCNT FCO cee Mabe face and note the billions of hu- manity trom creation to. the present time, ‘then pass to death, breaking up the dearest family” ties, and leaving behind the most precious treasures of earth, we wonder if it is all life to live or all death to die; and were it not for God's promise of a resurrection of the dead anda better life beyond this evil condit- ion this world’s drama would be a dark one From Bible Chronology man has been upon the carth a little more than 6,00 years and of course the any one be inclined to question the Bible's statement is true. Should chronology the way is open to ques- its claim of being the inspired word of God; and any one who doubly the Bible being the inspired word of God (1 don't mean error that has crept into the Bible) is not! in a condition of heart to be taught its deep truths not to receive. the: comforts of the blessed promises therein for man, The resurrection of the dead is the most prominent feature of God's Great Plan” of Salvation. Some one foolishly said there would not be room enough on His earth for all the people, if all wede resurrected who have’ lived upon the carth and died since creation to the present time; but such a statemene is absoluely without foundation for truth According to Bible chronology 6,000 years would yeach from. the cration of Adam down to A. Dy 1872, Now for the purpose of imak- ing a mathematical cateulation of the human race and for the par- pose of avoiding fractions we will compute the number of all possible persons that have ever lived on carth from Creation down to A. D. 1872, a period of 6,000 years Get your peneil and paper and Lt us assume that it js 6,000. years since the ereation of man and that there were as many persons cre: ated at the beginning as there are bow (taking our stand qs the year 1872) the stimated population of the earth, at that time. was four- teen hundred million (1,400,000,000) As a matter of fact the human race began with only one pair, Aud further, let us suppose that there never ‘were fewer than 1,100,000,000 at any time during the 6,000. years (but ay ainatter of fact the flood, at one time reduced the popula: tion of earth to only eight persons) Again let us be liberal and estimate three generations to a century or 33. years to a keneration though according to Genesis there were but 11 generations from Adam to the food. a period of 1656 years or about 150 years to each genera tion.) Now Tet us see, 6.000 are 60 centuries, 3 generations to. each century would give as 180. genera- tionst since Adam; and 1,100,000,000 to a generation would give 252,000, 000,000 as the total number. of our race from ereation down to. 1872, according to this very liberal esti mate, which iy certainly more than twice “the actual number. The present population of earth, to date is estimated to be about 1,600,000,000 but our very liberal estimate ane caleulatios of the human race fron creation to 1872. should: more than convince the reasonable minded that the estimated 200 millions more persons since 1872 to date can easi- ly be provided for in the resurree tion, Where shall we find room enough for this great multitude? Let us measure the land and sea. The State of ‘Texas contains — 277,00 square miles, There are 27,878,40( Square feet ina square mile, and therefore 6,607,180,000 square fee. in Texas, Allowing 10 square fee as the surface covered | by cack dead body, we find that Texas, a: a cemetery, would as our exagge rated estimate of the number ot persons that have ever lived upon the earth, Persons standing oc- cupy, on ai average, about one and two ‘thirds feet of space. At this rate the population of earth, al present, could stand on an area of 88 squire miles, an area less than that of the city of Londga and Phil: delphia, And the Island of Ireland (area of 38,000 square miles) would furnish standing room for more than twice the number wht have ever lived on earth, even at our exaggrated cstimate, There iy not much difficulty, my friend, in settling the question as to room for the resurrected dead And when we recall to mind the psophecy of Isaiah (3521-6) that the earth shall yield her increase that the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose, and that in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams flow in the deserts, we see that God indicates that He’ has foreseen all the necessities of His Plan, and will make ample provis- ion Tor the needs of all the resur. rected dead in what” will seem a very natural way. 1 beg to remind you that all these inodern conven- iences, labor saving devices, plans for irrigating the deserts, are all A. B. C. principles to be perfected dur- ing the day of restitution of man, This day “of restitution or judg- ment day, which is 1000 years long, ment—Restitution or Milennial Day the term Judgment. Day, Milennial Day or Day of Restitution meat one and the same thing. I is only when the different ways in which God with manifest Himself to. the World of mankind during that bles: sed period is” considered that the different names for that period are mentioned. For instinee, when We think and read of the awarding of blessings for obedience and. the adminjstering of stripes for dis: obedience we term that period. the Judgment Day, When we think and read of man (the willing and obedient) being restored to ali that was Jost in Father Adam we call that period the time of Restitution: and when we think and read of the length of time require to do. this work we term it the Millenium or a period of 1,000 years. As we have stated ‘in previous issues, the Lord has not been deal ing with any one, during this Gos- pel Age, but the body members of Christ, the little Flock the Bride of Christ’ and her maid, the Great Company. In other" words | the work to be dene during this Gos. pel Age has bean and is the selce- tion of the officers to rule and gov- ern the world in righteousness dur- the Judgment Day. Forgthesspampose of giving you ors y ae ee we Say: as . Te he - ‘@ A em : oe, & ta. \ | f , : 3 [| Be = ey fo. re oe : peer < a sf - mAs Sous es ee ee a. ie RICHARD J. HILL. ome to the character of Je- 101 ime will give him eredit ‘or it Jeast, as much sym- and justice as the best nanity. My friend, put his square to yourself vnd get idea of Jehovah's chi Spake a ease ‘like this where man or woman is the Mf parents very low in the Hy and further that his poor aman or woman was raised Spier. yery immoral con- litionss © can readily under. sta Biinaturat bent of such ine would be downward. Now. within your power to arate dividual everlasting ife or eternal could you oul of your of hearts feel justi- fied the most severe sen en poor individual whe sa Cireumstances over whi e has np control? 1 ay tL consistently decree ‘uch @ sentence without first up- ifting such individual physically, nentally and morally? [believe he very first thing yok would do vould be to strike down the evil in- Juences that tend to drag this poor nerson downward, [ believe that, vou would see to it that this in? lividual was” equipped physically, nentally and morally to make a food and successful fight for ever- asting life, 1 feel sure that you would see to it that if-such individ: sal did not gain life everlasting it would be because he or she willful- ly, intelligently and in apposition o' all needed help, decide to go the way of death everlasting. 1 further relieve Dear Friend if it was in our power you would be glad to sive every creature on earth ever- asting life provided they — lived Jean and Godly lives. Tam sure ‘ou would rejoice to bring all the broken families of earth together none grand and happy band. | relieve this is the true sentiment of he Godly inclined. individual. Un- ortunately the majority “of the Clergy have ignorantly” been the most active agents of the Adversa- ry in that they have taught the peo- ple that God's plan is to. save all who will be saved during this Gos pel Age and the rest of humanity ty be “consigned Wg an eternity of torture by fire proof devils. They have been teaching the people that the Lord has said in so many words you poor depraved sinners. (nol- withstanding the fact that you have inherited tendencies to sin and that vou were born and. reared under ArT immoral conditions over hich you had no control and notwithstand- ing the fact thet the Devil and Hi: Host cf demons have you chained down ia superstition isnorance and cin) had hetter get sense enough to join the chureh pay your dues and be preached into Heaven when you die or do otherwise and go to hell and burn forever. Dear Friends the character of Je hovah God is so far superior to that of fallen humanity that we cannot even conceive of the length breadth heigth and depth of God's Justice, Power, Love and Wisdom ‘toward His human creatures. He has not and will not permit the billions’ of humanity (not including the Little Flock) to come to trial for life ot death everlasting until: the arrange- ments are complete for giving them a most favorable trial The resurrection of the dead will take place on Judgment Day. God hath appointed a day in which He will judge the world in. righteous- ness.—Acts 17:31. The judges. will be Christ) and the faithful over: comers of this Gospel Age. “The Father judgeth no man’ bat hath committed all judgment unto the Son."—John 5:22. ‘The — length of the Judgment Day will be a thous and years. “The Day of Judginent and perdition of ungodly inen with the Lord is a thousand years,"—2 Peter 3:7-8, ‘There is sure to be a resurrection of the dead, “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not risen your faith is yain, ve arc Sti in you sins.—1 Cor, i5213-17. “As all in Adam die, even so all in Christ shall be made alive.” 1 Cor, 15:22, Theee are to be two deshrree- tions a first and a scond, The elec- tors, the Little Flock, are to have part in the first’ or. chief res- urreetion at the close of the Gospel Age in order to be with the Lord and help judge the world in right- eousnes during the Judgment Day. Theirs is « blessed portion.” Bless- ed and Holy is he that hath part in ter the first resurrection"Rev, 20:6, The Church, the Little Flock, the electors shall be partakers of the Divine Nature.” —2 Peter 1:4. Af- ter the first resurrection is comptet eq and the Judges, Christ and His Bride, take tehir seats then,at their command, the door to the’ Prison House of ‘Death must fly wide open and let the billions of Satan’s cap- tives come forth to judgment, “The hour is coming in which all that are in their graves shall hear His voice and shall come forth unto, resurrec shall libe.”—John 3:28, ‘The pro. tion of judgment—Jno, 5 .28-29. “They that hear (obey) in that day shall” live."—John 5:28, The pro- per rendition in John 5:28-20 is that those who have done evil will be resurrected by jodgment, stripes, discipline and does not say resur: rected to damnation as it stated in the King James’ Version, We have much to be thankful for in these closing days of the Gospel Age when the lights of Gods Plan of Salvation is shining as never be- fore. We are so glad that the Judgment Day ix a time. for the blessing and uplifting of all the willing and obedient and not a time when the literal earth shall be lite- rally burned “up, During that day “times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”— Acts 3:19-21; “The earth shall yield her inerease.”"—Psa, 67:6; “The in- [habitants of earth shall not say am sick.”—Isaiah 33:6." “The eyes of ithe blind shall be opened and the cars unstopped. (Isaiah 35:5.) In conclusion, 1 beg to remind all unfaithful servants and those who know not the truth and who spend most of their time advancing their own selfish plans, that the millions you have preached into error and into Heaven and into a burning Hell will soon condemn you in the res- urrection day when they return and have no story to tell of being in a Heaven of Bliss or a Hell of fire storking with fire proof devils. There is positively no Scriptural grounds for the false ilea that, dur- Red Wing Hotel 2061 North Greenwood 8t. Telephone 7874 Tulsa, Oklahoma So tn ee ee A RESIDENCE HOTEL Sa 7 ssp jas mm —a place where you and your See ace ee family will be sure to enjoy liv- ee ee x eng . ing, because of its homelike com- ee anil PR forts, and because of the friendly a seg tlle aaa alt Sees, ind sociable associates which in- ae eae peg troduces one large, cheerful fam- i ! ma as ily. ne ie ; You will like it because of the - Ror SP eee: respect and courtesy that is shown "creme nrg : to each of our,tenmts, You will | | ee te a Piers een find plenty if nice, large cool, ae ih le,” t clean rooms and they are all nice- ee ee J : Jaa ly furnished. They can be had SS oe ae ee el either single or in suite. Ee csi Hii ee eee ped Our rates are as low as $3.00 per Liccceennpaseniemanaeieemaertaeeetes WENN ONE OF THE MAIN FEATURES at the Red Wing Hotel is the at- safe feeling and will be unembar tention to the transient public. rassed to bring your wife, moth You will at all times find plenty er or daughter. of comfortable and luxuriously Have a room reserved for you furnished rooms and besides our friend and make their visit & very low rates you will have s Tulsa a pleasent one. Under the personal management of Julius T. Presley ing this Gospel Age. aii good peapie at death, go to @ Heaven of Bliss ghd the bad ones go to Heli to burn iotever. As a matter of Serpitural Taot, both the just and the unjust go to the sreat Prison House of death fo wait the resurrection o¢ Judge: ment Day at which time the just will be rewarded with everlasting life and the unjust be given a most favorable trial and a chance to gain life everlasting by submitting to the rules of the New Covenant which will then be in operation. Let us tike Jehovah at His work when He tells us in plain Seripture staiement what the condition of the dead is, If we take Him as His work, Gen, 2:17; Rey. 6:23: ect 9: 5-10. all will he clear, (Open for Questions at all times) RICHARD J TILL. PROMINENT TULSA WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY in Two Days Mrs. Lizzie Cherry, wife of Con. stable James Cherry, pioneer. citi zen of Tulsa, died suddenly at hér home on North Greenwood Sunday morning. Heart trouble, aggravat ed by the recent) death of her daughter, is considered the cause of her demise, At the time of her death she was administering to a sick grand child, the infant daugh. ter of her son, Manuel Cherry, Monday, the child also died) and was buried with its grand mother “Tuesday, Mrs. Cherry had many friends in this city and was highly connected in fraternal circles. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the ©. M. E. Chureh of which she was a devoted mem- ber State | ews Letter According to a statement issued by the Interstate Commerce Com- mission, that notwithstanding an increase in revenues from rates of 116 percent over the corresponding month in 1919, the amount of in Fcome after paying expenses of 66 telephone companies seattered over [the United States, during August, show a decrease of 20.2 percent | ADIL bas been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Mr. Frelinghuysen to fix the metric system of weights Hand measures ay the single stan- ‘dard. Recently the Muskogee Q- Elee- trie Company conducted a contest among the pupils of the Muskogee High School for the best written ‘essay onthe subject, “Conservation ql Gas.” Out of the several hun- gred papers submitted Louis Silver- mm won the first prize, Emily Butz econd prize and Carter Allinder hird prize. The contest was i fea- Mire of the gis conservation eam ‘iiign, whieh is being promoted in ‘Yatuval gas territories because of he diminishing supoly of natural it. The valuation case of the Okla homa Gas & Electric Co. and the Muskogee Gas and Electric Co., was continued on Friday and Sat" urday, before the Corporation Gom mission. ‘Their application to have a_valuation set is for the purpose of ‘refinancing to secure money for extensions and betterments. The telephone rates _efffective January 1, 1921, at Kingfisher are us follows: Business telephones, $3 a month, business extension tele- phones 75 cents a month; 1 party residence telephone, $1.75 4 month; residence party line, $1.50 a month residence extension telephone, 50c PROGRAM AT TH DIXIE THEATRE <:cERengerecomeemmmees } - aa ys oie wk — BRR ea I) | lie eet dey mee 3 Sy ae a G > Pegs CM Pee OEE RS «ERR SN io . i. 2 eaares r Le ee NES a Ps jg 2 a ARR Sis 4. SERBS Ligh ORR OS a Ae BOS Oh I eo eg eatin sh ahor nh, Seng Pay Tee colt Rea See Pare ch oe beet, | Rramnenc tani a feo A OG Rt MOR Se oe esa emai he aie o id a: a Pe OS Rahtey cle ae ae i He scene from ZANE CREY'S “DESGRI GOLD® at WW Hodiinsan Distr turin SUNDAY, JANUARY 16th SAGEBRUSHIER Serial, LOST CITY, Episode 9 FORD WEEKLY MONDAY, JANUARY 17th SAGEBRUSHER DESERT RUBY TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE (A big special feature) Comedy—SCOUNDREL TOLL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19th THE ARYAN (Bill Hart Picture) Comedy—FLAT BROKE THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th GREATER SINNER Serial—-SON OF TARZAN, Episode 6 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st COLORED PICTURE Comedy—BRIGHT LIGHTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 22nd HEARTS IN EXILE GOOD WESTERN SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd DESERT GOLD Serial, LOST CITY, Episode 10 FORD WEEKLY MONDAY, JANUARY 24th DESERT GOLD LAST SHOT TUESDAY, JANUARY 25th FAITH ENDURING HER FAME AND SHAME WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th \ BILL HART PICTURE CUT THE CARDS THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th THE TYPHOON Serial—SON OF TARZAN, Episode 7 FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th A COLORED PICTURE HE DID AND HE DIDN'T a month; rural switehing, per ste tion 50 cents a month, AS a result of these rates the Kingfisher ‘Tele phone Co., will continue to improve ils system, Rehabilitation of the electric light and power system in Bristow is practically completed, ‘The old lines and plant have been replaced by modern electrical installations. Mr, C. W. Jones, of Austin, Texas but who has’ been’ residing in Kan- sas City for the past eight months was a visitor in the city Tuesday, enroute to Texas. Mr. Jones while here was the guest of Mr, H, S. Wil- son of this city, Mr, Robt, Johnson was called to Fort ‘Smith, Ark., to the bedside of his sister who died Decemger 24th, She was buried under the auspices of Oucen Victoria Court No. 27, 0. 0. Cand also. the Daughters of Tabor, both of Fort Smith, J.B. HARDY Notary Public Phone 3267-R 11514 N. Greenwood Tulsa, Okla. PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 12681 First Published by the Tulsa Star Jan. 8, 1921. State of Oklahoma. County of ‘Tulsa, ss, Inthe District Court’ of ‘Tulsa | County, State of Oklahoma. Jimmie Bradshaw Plaintift vs J. E. Bradshaw Defendant State of Oklahoma to J. E. Brad- shaw: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff Jimmie Brad- shaw for absolute divorce setting forth as the grounds thereof, aban- donment and unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff herein on or before the 18th day of Feb- ruary 1921, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said plaintiff will be rendered cordingly. FRANCES HARVEL, Clerk of said Court, E. I, SADDLER, Atty for Plain- tiff, CHAS. B. PARKER, Depty. Clerk Standard Life Insurance The year just closed has been, in my respects, one of achievement and prosper for our Country and our Race. We tried to contribute what we could to lifting the burdens of others and retain position as an Old Line Company. With the turning point behind us are facing the New Year with every hope success. The new conditions, coming suddenly, will have a tendency to discount those who are timid. We wish to see this note of warning to our people everywhere. Lose all timidity. Be of good dress and press on. These new conditions are passing of an inflated period and the grace return to normal conditions. We strongly urge upon our people the necessity of Systematic Saving, that they may not be affected by the sudden change. A Life Insurance Policy in an Old Line Company is the most wonderful saving account in the world---BECAUSE---it enables Policy-holder to save IMMEDIATELY when he or she intends to save if they live. An Untimely Death Does Not Afford a Saving Account Like This. The EDUCATION of our children must not be neglected because we die. The MORTGAGE on the home must not be closed because we die. The ambition of young son or daughter must not be still because we die. Start another savings account in an Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company and provision is made from that minute carry through your cherished ideal in case an untimely death. Standard Life Insurance Company grateful appreciation of the confidence in support it has received from the public the past, ask for a continuance of that confidence, and extends to every one since wishes for a prosperous year. The year just closed has been, in many respects, one of achievement and progress for our Country and our Race. We have tried to contribute what we could towards lifting the burdens of others and retain our position as an Old Line Company. With the turning point behind us, we are facing the New Year with every hope of success. The new conditions, coming so suddenly, will have a tendency to discourage those who are timid. We wish to sound this note of warning to our people everywhere. Lose all timidity. Be of good cheer and press on. These new conditions are the passing of an inflated period and the gradual return to normal conditions. We strongly urge upon our people the necessity of Systematic Saving, that they may not be affected by the sudden change. A Life Insurance Policy in an Old Line Company is the most wonderful saving account in the world---BECAUSE---it enables the Policy-holder to save IMMEDIATELY what he or she intends to save if they live. An Untimely Death Does Not Affect a Saving Account Like This. The EDUCATION of our children must not be neglected because we die. The MORTGAGE on the home must not be foreclosed because we die. The ambition of the young son or daughter must not be stifled because we die. Start another savings account in an Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company, and provision is made from that minute to carry through your cherished ideal in case of an untimely death. Standard Life Insurance Company, in grateful appreciation of the confidence and support it has received from the public in the past, ask for a continuance of that confidence, and extends to every one sincere wishes for a prosperous year. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. OLD LINE LEGAL RESERVE Home Office: Atlanta, Ga. There is a Standard Life Agent Near State Office, Elliott Building, Muskogee M. C. PERARA, Agency Director ONE NIGHT ONLY WHITNEY & TU PRESENTS The Smarter S IN "Bamboula" New, Sensational Jazzonian Op AT THE Convention Hair TULSA, OKLAHOMA A N. 25, 19 Book and Lyric Written by Whitney & T Music Written by James J. Vaughn. ENTIRELY ORIGINAL BETTER THAN EVER RICES, 75c. TO $1 Vigs for Sale for Color Ladies Made in four parts. Made of Nice Wavy Hair $18.00 Vigs for $12.50. Transformations and Switches $5.00 Values for $3.50. NEW YORK HAIR SH Book and Lyric Written by Whitney & Tutt. Music Written by James J. Vaughn. ENTIRELY ORIGINAL BETTER THAN EVER PRICES, 75c. TO $1.50. Made in four parts. Made of Nice Wavy Hair. $18.00 Wigs for $12.50. Transformations and Switches $5.00 Values for $3.50. Third Floor---Over Renbergs, 319 S. Main. Okmulgee Notes Attorney D. J. Wattie I. working hard to assert the teachers of the state who are trying to have the school laws changed that the Colored schools may have their just share of the state and county funds. Boley is furnishing some interesting matters for our courts to thresh out. Several citizens from that progressive city were in the city recently on legal matters. Supt. H. L. Hargrove of the Boley city schools passed through a few days ago and reported his work in fine shape. Mr. Hargrove is one of our strong leaders in matters educational and stands for all that is progressive in racial affairs. The county teachers' association met last Saturday in the auditorium of Dunbar School. A most interesting meeting was held and a creditable program was carried out as follows: Model Reading, Mrs. W. H. Fort, assisted by her class. The Importance of Drawing Miss Lelia Anderson. Miss Leila Anderson. Music, Junior Class (Misses Cross Campbell and Frazier). Manual Training, Mr. Alexander Edwards. The association voiced twenty five dollars to the fund being raised by the Principals' Association for the purpose of pushing needed legislation favorable to the separate schools. Rev, D. J. Long of the A. M. E. Zion Church is conducting a ten days' meeting at the A. M. E. Zion Church, East First Street. The hand of the law is coming down heavily on the law breaker. The proper thing to do is to stay out of the ways of evil and register with those who are on the right side. Several places are either locked up or soon to be. Rev. Davis is building a church in Washington Addition and will soon be ready to dedicate it to the service of the Master. Several back yards among our people need a cleaning. A little work at odd times will make the odor place bloom and give a feeling of good cheer rather than have the head turned as we pass by. Mrs. Lucy Teamer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harrison was severely burned by an explosion of an outstove which destroyed her home and contents. Dr. Dardan, the attending physician stated that the patient has a splendid chance for recovery. Mrs. Alice Brown, a maid at the Ray Hotel was burned Saturday morning when her clothes caught fire. She died Saturday evening. Rev. E. M. Madden, pastor of the M. E. Church and congregation have perfected plans for the erection of a new church. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mack were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hall of Bookertee Tuesday. Mr. M. C. Perara, director of agency for Oklahoma, was in the city Tuesday in the interest of the Standard Insurance Co. Mr. Wilson, the News Depot proprietor will look after the interest of the Standard Insurance in and about Okmuglee. Mrs. J. H. Neal entertained a number of her friends at her home on East third St. Friday. Mrs. J. D. Whalley left last week to join her husband Prof. J. D. Whalley at Clarksville, Okla. Rev. T. W. Kidd preached an excellent sermon at morning service at the A. M. E. Church. The Sunday School of the A. M. E. Church is progressing nicely under Prof. B. J. Wilson, the new Supt. The A. C. E. League rendered an excellent program Sunday evening. Mr. William Tuggle of Oklahoma City was in the city last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Key were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. L. Dean last week. NEGRO MUSICIANS TO MAKE PHONOGRAPH RECORDS Company Organized by Race Man With Hundred Thousand Dollar Capital NEW YORK, N. Y., Jan. 15—Announcement has just been made of a new departure in music and business on the part of the race. A corporation with a capital of $100,000.00 has just been formed for the purpose of making phonograph records, using exclusively the voices and talent of Colored people. It has long been a subject of comment that although Colored people are very large buyers of phonograph records, our best voices and high class musicians have had no recognition from the large white companies who furnish all the records that are supplied. At present only three Colored people sing for the records out of the hundreds of artists that are employed in this work. One of these is making purely comic records, another is singing blues, and the third is singing his own acapated songs. When artists like Madame Hackley, Madame Patti Brown and Roland Hayes desire to make records they are advised that they must pay the companies to bring out their records. At a very great expense Roland Hayes produced some of his own records a few years ago, but the cost was so heavy that he could not continue it. The organizers of the present company believe the demand on the part of the race to perpetuate the voices of its best musicians must be met and that such records will sell. While not depreciating the commercial value of comic songs, "blues" and ragtime songs, the new AT THE DIXIE THEATRE Sunday and Monday Benjamin R. Hampton presents THE SAGEBRUSHER The photoplay of the novel by. EMERSON HOUGH Directed by EDWARD SLOMAN The picture you will always remember A GREAT AUTHORS PRODUCTION corporation proposes to furnish every type of race music, including sacred and spiritual songs, the popular songs of the day and the high class ballads and operatic selections. It proposes to use some of the famous quartettes with many Colored vaudeville acts for which contracts are being prepared. The organization of the company is in charge of Mr. Harry H. Pace, who has been identified with the establishment of some of the largest and most successful business ventures of the race, include the Million Dollar Solvent Savings Bank & Trust Company of Memphis, Tenn., The Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Ga., and the Pace & Handy Music Company of New York N. Y. Mr. Peace is desirous of getting in touch with singers and musicians of the race who have talent along this line and with Race merchants and dealers who are interested in handling such records. HUNTON BRANCH Y. M. C. A. A Hi "Y." club was organized under the auspices of Hunton Branch in Washington School Spring Springs, Prof. Wm, Lane Principal, The H "Y." officers are Guy Boyson, President; Chas, Blackwell, secretary; Roosevelt Webb, vice president; Chauncey Westbrook, Treasurer; ractuely Supervisor, Prof. Oden; Watch them gooow. The boys' membership has reached the one hundred mark. They plan to count by the hundred. Dr. Drew is doing a great service. He stands sponsor for twelve boys. Mr. S, D. Hooker is a Big Brother for four boys. This is fine service. Who can tell to what heights a little encouragement will send a boy. Encourage the boys. It will come back to you with renewed joy and a sense of youth. Men are taking more interest. Let all join and see the "Y." thru. The Central Association has 600 boys. We have 100. Tell them: "We Are Rising." We are very sorry that business matters prevented Mr. Chas. Page from being with us Sunday. Atty. Pintherbon, member of the Page Legal Firm, rendered valuable service. His address was helpful. He has the right idea of citizenship. His explanation as to who is government should caceourage all to take a firmer grasp. We thank him for his message. He assures us that at some near date Mr. Page will be with us. Atty. Sadler will speak Sunday. His subject is "Honest Efforts Remove Obstacles." Let hear him. It is schooling in itself to have the privilege of hearing these men of wide and various experiences. Don't misst a Sunday. Come thinking. Join heartily in the congregational singing. The following Sunday Mr. Bennett, member of a World Committee of 100 Business Men vitally interested in the boys, will address a meeting of men and boys only. Just as you have read these ads, so other people read yours, when it is in the STAR. If your ad is not in this Directory Your Own Toilet Preparations, Face Powder, Talcum Powder Cold Cream, Complexion Lotion WILLIAMS & SON'S GROCERY Wishes You a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year We arry the Best Groceries and Fresh Meats to Be Had 951 N. Hartford Street Tulsa, Okla. BROWN'S ROOMS Nora Brown, Prop. Tulsa Look At This y and sell all kinds of S and Furniture. Call the Front Furniture Company N. Main St Phone THE GOODS MUST BE GOOD GOODS Mrs. Dora Brown, Prop. Tulsa, Okla. Look At This We buy and sell all kinds of Second Hand Furniture. Call the Blue Front Furniture OR THE SALE IS NO GOOD YOU ALWAYS GET THE BEST AT TRADERS NO. 4 JULIUS HENKE, Prop. AGE 6970 105 F TO BUY ON EASY PAYMENTS AND MONEY Halman Furniture WE A COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE STOLEM, BEDDING, STOVES, PHONOGRAPH HOME AND MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME 5755 OBE, TAILORE and Cleaners Reteler Woolen Suits. Made to Order IS Cleaned and Blocked. We make a Spray Apparel. WHERE TO BUY ON EASY PAYMENTS AND FOR LESS MONEY We handle Detemer Woolen Suits. Made to Order at Reasonable Prices. HATS Cleaned and Blocked. We make a Specialty of Women's Wearing Apparel. Hard Made ERCHANDIS ry Reasonable p at very Reasonable prices. For Your Own Personal Good and Benefit You Are Invited to the Store of ONE POLICY and ONE PRICE The Workingman's Store 10 East First Street Tulsa, Oklahoma CALL FOR YOUR Fish, Oysters, Chickens and Eggs AT THE Southern Fish, Oyster, Produce and Poultry Company hones, Osage 550----Cedar 205. 1 S. Lansing. Tulsa, Okla. Phone Osage 5755 17 North Lansing Street EVERY ROOM IS NIFTY We Are Located at 16 NORTH MAIN STREET 24 E. First St