"Lord Save us from our friends," is plea of candidate Graham Appeals for liberty and independence By Bud Graham O God pity us for the woes we suffer from unsuspected double-dealing of our friends! Lord rescue us from the helpless plight in the condition we become trapped by blindly depending upon those we trust and follow to our hurt. tI is true we are victims of our own whims; but it is more because we are told that we are right when are wrong, than because we defy to trust men merely because they are trusted by others and to follow them simply because they are employed to lead, is to be like sheep led to the slaughter [pen?] by the very shepherd they love and trust; yet we choose to be guided by those who lead us wrong, actually knowing we should do exactly the opposite to what they advise; we deliberately follow guides at the risk of misfortune merely because we honor them, instead of leaving them since we know they are not leading right. 
Yea, Lord, thou hast said in thine own words, through thy prophet Isaiah 9:16, "The leaders of the people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed." Forgive us our past stupidness. Since we acknowledge that out of more reverence for leaders than respect for the advice of Jehova, we have insulted God openly by slaming his book shut in his face, almost with a laugh of mockery at his warning. We have ignored thee, Oh God, and have exalted, honored, and even apologized for the men among us who have led us into the mire of contempt before other peoples, for whom those very same men have used their influence to humble their followers and keep in subjection to others their own mothers and fathers and wives [illegible] children. 
Lord, beyond asking that thou deliver us from the influence of our friends who lead us astray, we dare not say Amen; because the end of our prayer is not the end of the condition in which stupid [ways?] have trapped us.
Oh fellow sufferers who are victims of the evil deeds of friends who have used our confidence for the profit they get out of it; your companions of public scorn who are insulted as not worthy of respect of other peoples; you who must live among your fellow men of other races, but must regard yourselves as inferior to all; you who have fed and clothed and exalted men and women who have bartered your welfare to the highest bidder of the market of office seekers and the political slave pen; you who have followed to your hurt those who you respected and took advice form with confidence in their honesty; all that have been led astray by false friends of our people and suffered from the blunders of our leaders, arise and rejoice, for a deliverer has come and a way from the gulf of contempt into which the Colored race stumbled by blindly following false guides have been opened. And the way has been opened by the very men and women who, despite attempts to lynch them, defied the mob and amid ridicule and mistreatment struggled on till they constructed a road up to God's highway of equality of man and man, citizen and citizen; where only the difference in moral value of manhood is the only mark of distinction between men. 
By the hand of providence one of our race men was rudely, but fortunately thrust aside as not worthy to be presented to the people for office on the same ticket his race made possible by keeping in existence the party who begs for votes from its members. but regards them as not equal in equal citizenship. This rude deed of contempt form the very party which owes humble gratitude to the Colored Race for its hypocritical existence today caused the body of self-respecting Colored citizens to [conceive?] and bring to birth a child of it [illegible] pure blood, The Lincoln [Independent?] Party. [illegible] sweetness of the bitter- [illegible] oh the joy of the [illegible] Fifty years of loyalty to country and dog-like faithfulness to the party brought to Louisville's Colored citizenry, by the party and from the party whose existence colored voters alone have sustained, contempt instead of respect, creation of double standard ordinances, mere class rules to humiliate the Colored and give special privileges to the white people, instead of equality in enjoyment of rights of citizenship by all. Yea, more the Democratic Party has placed on the statute books of city and state unconstitutional class rules against our people, and the Republican Party has rigidly enforced them - notwithstanding the XIV Amendment of the SUPREME law of this country demands that "No State shall make or ENFORCE 'any' law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States. And those who violate the SUPREME law in the framing and execution of city and State laws, must get out of the class of those in prison for violating law, before even a victim of their contempt with a black skin can respect them above others who transgress law. 
For the above reasons colored men and women who think more of honor and justice than those they have been placing in office, to protect the one and execute the other; men and women who are above even political relationship with thugs and criminals and mobs of their own race, and to the manner born are elevated above unprincipled office seekers, party machine crooks and slanderers of other people and parties have come out separate, alone, in a united body of INDEPENDENT, self-respecting citizens. 
Things of which it is said "this is not the time to do them," and that of which it is said "it is impossible." are being accomplished so suddenly they who attempt to say they are impossible do not finish saying so before the thing is done. So it was with the Lincoln Party. Of its aims it was said this is not the time; of its organizing into an INDEPENDENT PARTY and getting OFFICIAL recognition and a place on the official ballot, it was said, it can't be done. But it has been done; and all that the Lincoln Party attempted to accomplish up to the present second has been completed so quickly there are uninformed men and women running to and fro still crying, "this is not the time, and "it can't be done." 
[illegible] leaders of our people, you who have [fought?] us, stoned us and insulted us, when you get your ballot on election day, despite the fact you will see the old log cabin that has trapped you for fifty years, and notwithstanding you will feel a reverent longing of the slave you have been to the party that log-cabin-slave-pen represents, when you look on the names of men and women of your own flesh and blood, candidates for office really of the Colored citizenry, your dear old stupid heart cannot help but beat the faster, and that with delight of veneration and honor to see, for the first time in the history of the States of Kentucky and the city of Louisville, a real colored party with absolutely none but actually colored candidates on the OFFICIAL BALLOT every one, white or black, must use to vote, or they cannot vote at all. 
Then this much has been accomplished by the unsought-to-be-understood Independent Lincoln Party. It has elevated the Colored citizenry to Official recognition as citizens with just rights that are to be respected, lifted our people out of the mire of contempt because of their DEPENDENCE on administrations for representation in the affairs of the government, and above all, did that which no white party would have done - presented men and women of our own race to the people as candidates for office.
Don't neglect to vote yes on the School Bond Issue election day, November 8th.
Dr. R.T. Thurman dies from wounds at Lakeland Dr. R.T. Thurman for several years one of Louisville's well known physicians and surgeons died at the Central State Hospital at Lakeland last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. Dr. Thurman began suffering with an unbalanced mind in May of this year and it was thought advisable to take him to Lakeland for treatment. He was getting along nicely up til last week and plans were being arranged to have him return to his home at 2122 W. Walnut St., within the next few days. And his wife Mrs. Equilla Thurman was surprised to get a telegram message last Saturday that he was seriously ill. On reaching the institution Mrs. Thurman found the Doctor suffering much from a wound that officials at the institution claim was caused from a blow received from another patient. Mrs. Thurman then returned home to arrange to have him brought home, but Sunday morning she received a telegram that he had passed away. His remains were brought home and funeral services were held at the Chestnut Street C.M.E. 
 Church,, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Bayliss the pastor was assisted in the service by Rev. C.H. Parrish and Rev. A.H. Shumake. He was laid to rest in the Louisville Cemetery. 
Dr. Thurman was a member of the Odd Fellows Society and was an officer in the C.M.E. Church, giving faithful service as secretary of the Steward's Board up until his illness He was a faithful husband and father and leaves his wife, a daughter sister, brother and other relatives and many friends to mourn his death.
Rev. Williams closes year's work at Quinn Sunday Members and friends urged to be present Quinn Chapel will close its year's work next Sunday at which time the Rev. Noah W. Williams will deliver at the morning service his final sermon for this year. All members and friends are being urged to be present and pay in One Dollar to the Dollar Money Fund to be reported at the annual conference which convenes at St. James Church this city the following Wednesday, Bishop A.J. Carey will be present and preside at the conference. The officers of Quin Chapel ask all members and friends who appreciate the services of Dr. Williams not only to QUINN CHAPEL but to the race as well to express their appreciation by attending the services and giving a large collection of Dollar Money. This is the very best way to show that the Colored people, especially the best thinking ones will stand by a minister of the Gospel who will have the courage to take a stand for the race. Dr. Williams will read his report before the conference Wednesday afternoon.
Asbury Chapel A.M.E. Church closes year's work Sunday November 1st.
Program
11 a.m. sermon by the Pastor. Special music by Junior and Senior Choirs, all members and their friends are asked to be present, to do their part in making it a day of success.
3 p.m. - Dr. I.G. Penn of the Jackson Street M.E. Church will preach. His male chorus will sing; Dr. Penn ranks among the city's best preachers. Come and hear him. 
6:45 p.m. - A.C.E.L. will render splendid. Come and be with them. 
8 p.m. - Closing service for the day and year. Pastor will preach. Special music by junior and [senior?] choirs; every member of the church is expected to be present with other friends doing their bit. To make the closing of the year, delightful, helpful and successful; this I am sure you will do. 
Monday night illustrated lecture by ... of St. Louis.
Tuesday night Bishop A.J. Carey is expected to be with us. The officers and members of Friendship Lodge, No. 1 has been invited to be with us at 3 p.m. when Dr. Penn preaches. 
Rev. G.W. Robinson, Pastor.
James Bullett, Secretary.
Mr. C.W. Gilliam, South's leading merchant in city Mr. G.W. Gilliam of Okolona, Miss one of the best known business men in the South was in the city during the week buying his winter, holiday and spring goods from Louisville wholesale merchants. Mr. Gilliam is beyond question the most successful merchant of the race in the south and his great line of shoes, clothing, dry goods, hardware, trunks, traveling bags, hats, caps and other merchandise is patronized by both the white and black population of Okolona and the country for miles around. Mr. Gilliam receives an annual invitation from big wholesale houses of New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Baltimore, Nashville and Louisville, at the transportation expense of the wholesale house. This is the second time that Louisville merchants have had the opportunity to sell him and several thousand dollars have been spent during the week with the Carter Dry Goods Co., the Shuttleworth Clothing Co., the Swan Abram Hat Co., and the Kling Stationary Co. He was the only Colored man at the big sales display of the great Rice, Stix Company of St. Louis, at the Seelbach Hotel Wednesday Mr. Gilliam has the exclusive agency of the International Shoe Line in his community and is sole distributor of other popular wares. Mr. Gilliam has been in business 30 years, but looks much younger than his age of 52. Is easily the leader of among his people in Okolona, and the power behind the Okolona Industrial College of which Prof. Battle is President. 
While in the [city?] Mr. Gilliam was the guest of the Editor of the Leader. The late Mrs. Katherine Walker [illegible] Editor [illegible] a saleslady in Mr. Gilliam's store several years before her marriage to the Editor in 1913. 
Mr. Gilliam enjoyed his visit to the schools and the several business places while here. He represented Mississippi at the National Negro Business League held here in 1909 and spoke on Mississippi day. He noticed the marvelous progress of the race in business since his last visit He left for Memphis and Okolona Thursday night.
Miss Alice Dortch in Nashville
Miss Alice Lena Dortch, formerly private secretary in the office of Prof. W.B. Matthews, principal of the Louisville Colored High School, and later a teacher in the Louisville Public Schools for years, resigned last April to accept a position in the Y.W.C.A. work. After spending some time to in the St. Louis, Mo., branch, she became the executive secretary of the Phyllis Wheatley branch in Knoxville, Tenn., where she has been cordially welcomed by the citizens. 
Miss Dortch is a conscientious, modest, Christian young woman, ever demonstrating a special love for the Y.W.C.A. work. All relatives and friends here predict for her great success in her new field of labor.
NON-SENSE
Laugh away your troubles by going to the Y. M. C. A. Monday night, October 31, 1921 and hear Mr. Simms the Australian Humorist, who will furnish an evening's entertainment in humor, song and elocution. Nothing is so healthful as a read good laugh. Admission 15 cents.
Rev. H.T. Medford, pastor Jacob Street Tabernacle is to preach. The home coming sermon at the Hazelwood A.M.E. Zion Church tomorrow at 3 p.m. His choir will sing. Dr. Medford also addressed a special noonday meeting of whites and colored at the L. & N.R.R. Shops Friday of this week. 
Miss Mildred Harris, 17 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harris of 1312 W. Chestnut Street passed away last week. Funeral services were held at the West Chestnut st. Baptist Church and she was laid to rest in the Louisville Cemetery. 
Rev. I. Garland Penn, jr., was called to Cincinnati, O., last week because of the serious illness of his mother.
Hundreds hear Bishop Carey and Dr. C.W. Williams Odd Fellow's Hall was packed to its capacity last Saturday night to hear Bishop A.J. Carey of Chicago and Dr. Chas Sumner Williams of Indianapolis, and Lincoln party leaders are again predicting a count of 10,000 votes for the Lincoln party ticket November 8th and the election of at least three of the candidates on the ticket to office.
It is claimed that three or four times more colored voters were at Odd Fellows Hall than was at the Auditorium to hear Huston Quinn, the Republican candidate for Mayor The meeting was called to order by Chairman I. Willis Cole the Winstead Band played the Battle Hymn of the Republican and the eloquent Chas. Sumner Williams was introduced by Wm. Warley editor of the Louisville News. Dr. Williams who is a personal friend and supporter of President Harding, brought his hearers to their feet when he opened his address by saying that he was a Republican, but an Independent Republican. In a lengthy, but interesting address in which he shows his mastery of oratory and eloquence he took up the Republican Party under Taft and now under Harding, its attitude to the negro and the 'Lily White' program that should drive every self-respecting negro to thinking for himself. He said that the Negro was tired of being hoodwinked and humbugged, and wanted action instead of promises. The eyes of America are on you and you dare not fail to elect men to office on the Lincoln ticket, said he. He made a passioned appeal for the rights, the liberty of the Negro to exercise his vote at will and urged the Negro in Louisville to follow the lead of the leaders of a movement which in time means the redemption of the race in Kentucky politically." He flayed Searcyism and the Republican machine in Louisville and told his hearers that they were less than men and women unless they smashed to smitterings an administration that recognized the crap shooting and boot-legging element of the race in preferment to decent, law abiding respectable citizens of color.
Great Ovation Given Bishop Carey.
Bishop Carey's appearance near the close of the great speech of Dr. William was an occasion for voluminous and prolonged applause, and closing his speech amid an acknowledgement of the appreciation of his great speech Dr. Williams closed with a beautiful tribute to the Bishop who was introduced to the Bishop who was introduced by Rev. Williams. He had attended the Republican speaking at the Auditorium and after listening to the speech of the city Attorney left the scene wondering why any negro in Louisville could applaud a speaker as the few who approved of what was said by the attorney when most of his speech was about the impartiality of the Republican party in its boost that as many Democrats composed the ticket as their were Republican, a speech that was nothing more than a revelation of the fact that the Republican party in Louisville was only a Republican party in name and Democrats could lay as much claim to it and the political positions it afforded as Republicans. Much laughter was elicited when the Bishop told of his amazement at the Louisville negro making so much ado over the Republican party and every nationality represented on the platform but the Negro the most loyal of the lot. The Bishop who is recognized as one of the best speakers on the American platform, one of the biggest men in Ilinois regardless of race, a power in charge politics suffered with a bad voice but was so enthused over the effort of the leaders of the Independent movement that he forgot his voice trouble, which was brought about from so many speeches made since his return from Europe where be attended the Methodist Ecumerical Conference as one of the delegates of the A.M.E. Church. He denounced the Negro leaders, men and women who were willing to sell their souls and villify and ridicule members of the race supporting the Lincoln party for $7 a day and $15 a week. This expression from the lips of the Bishop evoked the approval of yes throughout the audience and it was sometime before he could resume his speech. The Bishop eloquently urged the men and women to stand up and let the Republican bosses know that they were Negroes before they were Rpublicans, and they could not be bought and sold and voted like dumb drive cattle. 
The Bishop announced at the close of his able address that his conference convened here at Quinn Chapel next week and that he would be on the scene for about eight days and more could be expected from him.
Harding Doesn't Want Solid Negro Vote Tradition of Solid Republican Black Vote Should Be Broken Up, Says President Race Question His Subject In Birmingham
Gamblers to double cross Quinn is prediction Judge Huston Quinn has been heralded so much, and far and near as a "good man," that it is rumored around town that in the [estimation?] of certain operators of "soft-[illegible] stands and other disguised privielge under the protection of the bosses that Judge is a bit two good to be Mayor, when their very existence is at state. 
It is claimed that one follow who has through some hook or crook done his business under both Democratic and Republican administrations exclaimed that Mr. Helm Bruce said in his speech, "that Mr. Huston Quinn was one of the best men God ever made, and if this is true I am going to take my chances with Harris or Porter for "ain't anybody accused them of being the best men made."
The fact that Judge Quinn had his cards taken out of all pool rooms and alleged gambling places and "soft drink" places has made many of those in those districts put their thinking caps on. And in view of the claim that those who are actually running games are forced to cough up such a large percent to help put the campaign over it is rumored that many hundreds of the votes counted for Quinn from this element will be counted for Harris or Porter November 8th.
Another fellow was heard to say that he just couldn't stake his chances on such a staunch Sunday school man, such a good man it is the concensus of opinion that so far as the gamblers chances are concerned it is just as bad one way as they other.
Divorce mill starts grinding again
Among the recent divorce suits filed in the Circuit Court are the following:
Arthur Jarrett from Addie Jarrett on the grounds of abandonment. The parties were married in Belleville, Illinois and have four children.
Wallace Brown wants a divorce from Lula Brown, who is now a resident of Nashville, Tenn. The grounds are five years separation.
Robert M. Taylor from Marguerite Taylor on the grounds of abandonment. They have four children who are now living with the mother.
Al A. Andrews is the Plaintiff's attorney in each case.
Notice 
Warner Relief Corps No. 10, will hold their annual thanksgiving sermon, Sunday, October 30, 3 o'clock at Lampton Baptist Church on Hancock Street. All fraternal bodies and friends are invited. Mrs. L.R. Simmons, Pres., Mrs. Anna J. Wright, Press Cor.