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—■ ' i •—i———SJ l "■ '■■■>' ■■■■•■i »*vn i.M.'riliiiriPfxnfti jffiiifK’i »■ »■ 11 nUnViy «crt‘ • • v TtlE OFFICIAL ORGAN Of THE AFRICAN MCIHUDISTEPISCOPAI ZION CHtiRfH NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN CHARLOTTE^ NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY SEPT. 23, 1920. VOLUME FORTY-FOUR JUSTA WORDDRMISCONCEP TION IN JUDGEMENT By E_ E. K. Edenboro. r ■ _ Our Saviour said of Jerusalem that there shall not be a stone left one upon another. IJn 61 A, D., Titus destroyed the Temple, butchered and scattered the inhabiters of Jeru salem. The Jews did not believe in Jesus or what he said? hence they tried to rebuild to build the Temple three different times^, but failed. As Gentiles we believe all the Master said. He said a prophet has honor save in his own country ^ and on the face Rev. Pinanko was given all au thority in Africa as a bishop. We have started it, now it must be kept up. In the Crimean war? the Earl of Cardigan remarked: “Those guns may be taken, Edward L. Norland taking the order to the Light Brig ade saying those guns must be tak en; six hundred going against twen ty-three thousand, they were taken but how many returned? One hun dred, and two thirds of these were wounded. How was it that only two Bishops were elected? The slogan was we do not want and Q musi not be elected. What was the cause? It was not because .they were not prepared intellectually. Then what was it? Some say using the common phrase^ they were not solid. If we ad mit it for argument, neither were the Disciples} up to our Saviour’s cruci fiction. They were only half Christ Hans. He had to call down his be loved John, telling him he did not know of what spirit he was. Peter swore in his face as it wera and they did not get right until the Pentecost Hence that does not hold good. We heard the brethren at the General Conference telljtng the Bishops where they were asked to visit, and the prelates said they had no time. It was not time only hut men also. Shakespeare tells—at the battle of Agincourt, Westmoreland^ preparing for the conflict exclaimed^ “O! that I had ten thousand of those men in England that do no work today.’’ King Henry heard him and asked “Who is he that wishes so? My cous in Westmorelandj Nay, my fair cous in. If we are marked t<£ die, we are ennow to do our country’s lossj and if to live! the fewer the men) the greeter the share of honor.’’ Or the message Caesar sent to the Senate, would answer ifche same purpose:, ‘'Vine, Vide^ Vice^” (I came, I saw? I eonquered.) At Louisville, Ky.? four years agoj at the seat of the Genera’ Conference^ a telegram came from New York stating if such anyone be made bishop our church would se cede. He was elected first of all. Has he not proven to be a man of worth? The delegation (rhetorically if you please) was so determined not to elect Dr. Clement (now Bishop) that they elected a man that reminded us ef crude iron. After Bishop Clement was elected did he not prove to the Church cosmopolitan what he was? In the discussion, the Bishops want ed to make their own appointment and he (Prelate Clement) showing where they (the bishops) had it for four years and the brethren should have it for one. What was that on the part of the Church but miscon •option in judgment? Just think of it. At Louisville Ky., four years ago two active bishops were retired, and yet at Knoxville there were two, dy ing as it were on their feet^ yet they were retained. What do you call that? Some claim we had no law. You wanted none. “Necessity knows no law.’’ Right here we will say you cannot keep Dr. Jones out four years hence. D V. You have done it once? but mark, it will not be repealed. Wherever we go its Vox populi (the ▼oice of the people) Jones- Jones And we beg Dr. Jones ^ look not be hind him nor tarry in the plains, for Dr. Maciison is right at your heels. Demosthenes told the Greeks he saw » war cloud- hanging over Pelopone cims and the same cloud of misfor tune hovered over us at Knoxville. Some said it could not be avoided. It was not to be avoided, for it would inevitably come^ but keep in readi ness for it. When the weathqi prophet tells us of severe winter he has no remedy to administer; it is for us to prepare fuel so that we might stand the seige. Although we knew how things weer in Knoxville we took no heed? and we are being paid for our misconception. Right here I might say two men were blocked at Knoxville, but mark you there are Sauls still among the rub bish you will not be able to stop four years hence I am not afraid to say yet I feel it, that four years hence. D. V.} unless something is done our bishops wil be like sucked eggs be ing overworked The Church cosmo politan must suffer to the-detriment of a few. And why? ‘ Misconception in Judgment.” Pennington Gap? Va. p --— EDITOR OSCAR W. ADAMS’ SUF FRAGE SENTIMENT. . ARTICLE IN BIRMINGHAM NEWS GIVES OPINION OF LIBERAL SOUTH ERNER. Political,. Status of the Negro. To the Editor of the Birmingham News: , Having read the letter of Oscar W. Adams, a Negro editor ^ appearing in your columns on Saturday, em bodying a very conservative and re spectful plea f«m justice and encour agement for the Negro? and being struck by, the appositeness of the closing paragraph^ referring to the suffrage, I would ask space in your columns for a few words on the sub ject. Your editorials of January 12 and 30th, last? in regard to Negro suf frage, very ably and fearlessly limit ing a broad position worthy of adop tion by the more advanced and broadminded thinkers of our race, very clearly show the sympathetic attitude of The N^s on this ques tion? and it seems 4o me that their careful perusal can hardly fail to carry conviction to any person not entirely obsessed of race prejudice that the Negro is not getting a square deal. What are the facts? Some fifty five years ago, the Negro, just emerg ing from slavery, and, of course, as a race, wholly ignorant and entirely unfit for the exercise of such a right was- suddenly and very unwisely granted the ballot. The result for the South was political chaos, com mercial and industrial stagnation, and the intolerable domination of the ignorant and white-hating Negro element for some twenty years. When the Southern whites regained control the negro was entirely dis franchised and I believe it will hardly be denied that the attempted sudden application of the Fifteenth amend ment of the Federal Constitution has been the principal factor in re tarding by many years the admission of the Negro to his full political rights. This condition of complete disfranchisement still persists, al though in the meanwhile the Negro; under the tutelage of the more ad vanced race, has made astonishing progress, and many Of them could now be safely admitted to suffrage. But no thinking man believes that this condition can continue indefi nitely. In tfie natural course of hu man progress the time must inevita bly come when the Negro will obtain his political rights. I believe, with The News, that the time has come for a cautious and gradual move in that direction. Theoretically, both the Federal and State Constitutions guarantee the Negro equal political rights. As a matter-of fact he does not get them. Why? Largely on account of race prejudice, although honest fear of a u- 7**1 VTi iiiT1~~iii<'~a?i ■ 'iTV-ri-ftaiMnifinrifilia party politics An Open Letter To The Wom en of St. Louis Number One. Metropolitan A. M, jtf&Zion Church, St. LouiSj /Mo. I take it that we are deeply con cerned in the welfare of oui coun try in general, our /ace in particular; therefore I take this method of call ing to your attention the significance of the amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The adoption of this amendment as a part of the basic law of the land brings to the women of the land their first oppor tunity to stand equal with men in civil affairs, an opportunity to regis ter their names and vote their senti ments in all matters of government and the making of law. This act places upon every woman of the land a tremendous responsibil ity. It depends altogether on the manner and method employed by women in the exercise of their fran chise as to how wisely the country has acted. To the women of the race^ I will say, register your name as a voter at the first opportunity. Organize and prepare yoursel ligently by' a study ment. Vote for a princi men. When and shown that the pri: tical party is for £o all section, you* a much bigger than ien who subscribe to and support ■very movement for the general ele ation of the average citizen and a spare deal for all; such men must not be overlooked for the^-sake of ■•artv politics. Steer clear of ganster -politicians; consult with the very kest citizens of your community re gardless of race: know what and for whom you are voting before your ballot is cast. If politics in America is ever to be purged the task will faU for the most part on the women In this I trust the women of the race will take the leading role from the start. Metropolitan study, Sept. 1920. T, J. Moppins^ pastor.' ' The pastor welcomes criticism as well as commendation from the pub lic press. T. J M. return to reconstruction conditions may be considerable factor. But are there any reasonable grounds for such fear? Conditions have radically changed. The Negro has advanced wonderfully in education and intel ligence the registration lists are fair ly well protected by wise laws against the ignorant, criminal and shiftless of the race, and if deemed necessary it would be easy to erect additional barriers while admitting worthy Negroes to the exercise of their political rights. The ultimate result is inevitable. Every consideration of the higher interests of our beloved Southland of simple ^justice^ of human broth erhood, of the progress of the human race, of ethics and morals, of . the teachings of Christ, points to the same conclusion. Will not Alabama grasp the honor of being the first \ State with a sufficient number of un selfish broadminded white 'leadeijB to inaugurate a movement looking to the gradual enfranchisement of the Negro? J. MELANCON. —Editor’s Note. The writer has the idea that the Negro will never be content in the South without the exercise of his right to vote;' Mr. Adams and his coadjutors in Alabama are due the gratifude of the (Continued to page 8) MAYNARD, THE “FLYING PAR SON” IN MOTION PICTURES ' During the past two or three years a gradual realization has come to far-sighted religious workers that there is a distinct field for happy co operation between the church and the motion picture. It is possible that much of -this realization is an effect of the Great War. The doughboy, thrust into an entirely new environment, had to be entertained. The smallest community today has its motion pictures; so what was more natural than to show photoplays the hundreds of thous ands of men in our camps. It was so much a duty of the camp chaplains to provide recreation for the Yanks. as it was for them to be the spirit ual guides^ mentors and friends of the men. Hence the motion picture was part and parcel of the army. Once started it was easy for army religious work ers to see that the motion picture was not as bad as it was painted} RECENT OBSERVATIONS. Men And Matters. /By Rev. H. T. Medford. . The Hood Theological Seminary. What is to be the. future of our Theological School at Livingstone College? We made an attempt In in vain to get the floor at the Con nectional Council in Richmond, Va., last month following the report of President Suggs to ask him what was the outlook for the Theological atidn or Prof, larrington, the former dean of The ology, that the department suffered a heavy‘blow. The need and demand for trained ministers for our pastor ates is too great for us to think about minimizing the department^ to say nothing of discontinuing it. The number of “Theologs” ? un roll in former terms of the school may not have been all that was hop ed for, but what has been done has proven to be a good paying invest ment for the Church. The attendance can be increased of • the * 'Powers that be” wiil emphasize a Theologi cal course" at Livingstone as one of the necessities, if not requirements for a young .man aspiring to the pas torate in " the A. M. E. Zion Church. Let us hope that President Suggs will “warm up” bo the Theological Seminary (if he’s a bit cool) and do his part to make it what the fathers an/3 founders prayed and, planned for it to be Tne nope uf xne wets. Some Democrat In a recent news paper contribution referred to Gov ernor Cox as “The hope of the wets/’ That was about as near the real truth as politicians get. There is’nt much “hope” for the wets anywhere in this republic. The old saloon as such is gone forever; sentiment is against them. The modifying of the Volstead act to the extent of permitting the sale of light wines and 2.75 per cent beer is a thing that should be viewed with alarm by those who know the horror of intoxicating beverage. This the wet “cocktill” Cox with a wet congress can greatly assist in doing, if given the reins of this gov ernment in November.„ v Candidate Cox has tried to play wet enough for the wets and diy enough for the drys, but his liquor record is known. He is the ‘‘hope of the wets.” Let us stand by the old country gentleman >n his front porch ” Senator Harding s the “hope of the drys” and the better friend of the Negro. The Ballot in the Negro’s Hand. ■Say what you. will about the only Avenue 'through which the Negro ;an get his rights in this country is jy a full use of the ballot on elec ion days. The ballot is a very power !ul agency in any land where the will )f the people rule. While we are un jeasing in our contention for the ace to educate, get property, go into rasiness start bank accounts, etc., rat these things alone will never tffset unjust legislation, and remove he lines drawn by devilish Negro laters. For instance the things that vould temper the insulting state nents given by Governor Bickett of vTorth Carolina, to the associated tress touching race question recent y as discussed by Editor Walls in [he Star August 26th. is not an in reased number of educated and iroperty holding Negros in that tate, as desirable as they are, but . hundred thousand North Carolina ' that the producers were trying to of fer only that which was good They found, too, on investigation, that every day sixteen millions of people in this country attend the "movies” as they are popularly known. True, however, these same work ers found, that there were many things in the motion picture that were deserving of remedy, and it was after this that there came the realization that the church could aid in the elimination of the objectiona ble far better through co-operation than by bigoted crusade of attack. It is interesting to note, in this connection, that a Washington D. C, pastor is offering motion pictures for his congregation in the parish house of the church. He is the father of Douglas McClean, one of the newest and youngest stars of the celluloid world. Quite the latest news to show fur ther that the clergy is now of the opinion that the motiqn picture IS "here to stay, and have decided to lend their aid in making the pictures cleaner, more complete and of great er value to the audience, is the Rev. Belvin W. Maynard,, perhaps better known throughout the country as “The Flying Parson.” Lieutenant Maynard has Signed, a contract to appear as the; aviator star in “Deter mination,” a gigantic picture now in process of production- . “Flying Parson” Maynard’s great feat is still freshen the minds of everyone He holds person to fly from coast to coaBt. In ■ October 1919 Lieut. Maynard flying against the pick of the Army Air Service, won the Transcontinental Air Derby, flying from New York to San Francisco and return, Lieut. Maynard was ordained a minister while a student at Wake Forest College in North Carolina. When he signed the contrast, Lieut. Maynard said: <‘I .'believe in the future of the film and I believe that the church can ‘do its bit* in making it finer and better, I believe that Capt. Stoll, the author of ‘De termination,’ has in his superfeatmre a far reaching message for humanity, and I am glad that 1 am going torb» one of those to carry that messaged' Capt. Frederick F. Stoll, the ae thor of this photo feature, has been eleven years at work to make this the greatest story of humanity ever filmed. He lived himself among the poor of London in order to get th0 proper perspective for his picture, ft was among the lowly that he sought his story for his message to humanity holding with Sir Gilbert Parker, that .‘of all his children, God must have loved the poor the best, for he made them so elose to Moth er Earth.’* colored man and women with the ballots in their hand on election day, ready to pot him out, and keep out all,of his type and vote in a friend of the race, wi’l make 'em tremble in their boots and he more fair in their words and deeds towards the race. A multitude of Negro voters can do it, and they alone. What in fluence has a no College Profegsor or a negro capitalist on the official acts of the legislators at Washing ton any more than- a city street cleaner unless he has a ballot. Its only the Negro with tne ballot who can say on election day to his con gressman, "come out," and to the other, "go in," that gets the politi cians attention and influence. Let the Negro, north, south, east-and west4 in all his getting, get and wield the ballot, for its the power of this country unto the civil and political rights of every Negro that uses it.
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