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SEE "GLITTERING SWORDS" AT CITY AUDITORIUM, TUESDAY NITE, FEB. 24. HOUSTON'S LEADING AND BEST EDITED RACE NEWSPAPER THE HOUSTON INFORMER IT GETS YOU TOLD—NOTHING ELSE SO FER COPY BOYCOTT WHITE INSURANCE COMPANY LINCOLN LEAGUE HELD MEMORABLE SESSION "LILY-WHITES" FLAYED BY BECK, TRUE REPUBLICAN EXPONENT; OPPOSES COLOR ISSUE IN G.O.P. Dallas, Texas.—That he is conducting a fight to a finish against any factor in the republican party which seeks to raise the color issue and that he is unalterably opposed to the distribution of patronage by members of the party who seek to inculcate "isms" in republican policies was made clear by Harry Beck, chairman of the E. H. R. Green campaign committee, in an interview. Mr. Beck, who was busily engaged in getting out a follow-up letter to the Green circular sent out last week, returned from New York, where he has been in conference with Mr. Green and with republican leaders, including Boies Penrose. "There are some gentlemen who have organized what they call the Republican Council," said Mr. Beck, "with the announced purpose of drawing the color line in republican politics. Colonel H. F. McGregor, the father of lily-whiteism and the present national committeeman, has lined up with the council and made the leading fight here in the meeting of November 17, 1919, for the adoption of the unrepublican program. "I have always opposed raising the color issue in politics from principle and must therefore oppose Mr. McGregor or any set of men calling themselves republicans who raise this issue." CHRISTMAS CHEER CLUB MAKES REPORT OF ITS STEWARDSHIP VOL. 1 NO. 40. BOYCO LINCOLN "LILY-WHITES" FLAG TRUE REPUBLICAN OPPOSES COLOR Special to The Informer. Dallas, Texas.—That he is against any factor in the repress raise the color issue and that the distribution of patronage be seek to inculcate "isms" in clear by Harry Beck, chairman paign committee, in an interview engaged in getting out a followcular sent out last week, return has been in conference with MLeaders, including Boies Penro "There are some gentlemen to call the Republican Council," nounced purpose of drawing thetics. Colonel H. F. McGregor and the present national comthe council and made the lead of November 17, 1919, for the program. "I have always opposed rain from principle and must there any set of men calling themselves issue." CHRISTMAS CHEER CUL REPORT ON in pursuance with the promise made at the time the money was solicited for feeding the poor and needy of the city during the Christmas season, the Christmas Cheer host the horticulture its reputation for the duty elected off-court of the amounts of money collected and expended. Collections. Mr. J. B. Griggsy $10.00 Onewer Publishing Co. 5.00 Mr. Wm. Nickerson, Jr. 5.00 Mr. N. Wren 5.00 Dr. Jackson & Stone 5.00 Dr. T. E. Bryant 2.50 Dr. Phil Herbert 2.50 Dr. J. R. Terrell 2.00 Dr. N. F. Brown 1.00 Dr. H. E. Les 1.00 Houseney Chapel 2.00 Dr. W. J. Howard 1.00 Dr. G. R. M. Newman 1.00 Mr. E. Jackson 1.00 Mr. H. Hershey 1.00 Dr. B. J. Covington 1.00 Mr. W. L. Davis 1.00 Ms. R. T. Andrews 1.00 Dr. E. B. Ramsey 1.00 Mr. Wille Young 1.00 Mr. Q. H. Webster 1.00 Mr. O. P. DoWal 1.00 Jewish Chapel Church. 1.00 Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Collections. Church ..... 3 0 Brown Chapel Church ..... 3 0 Mr. Veron M. E. Church ..... 4 0 Boynton Chapel Church ..... 8 2 Trinity M. E. Chapel ..... 8 2 Bob Tabbacher Chapel ..... 8 2 Union National Bank ..... 26 0 Houston Nat. Exchange Bank ..... 26 0 Golden Bank and First Co ..... 6 0 Lumberman Bank ..... 5 0 First National Bank ..... 3 0 Guam State Bank ..... 6 0 South Texas Com. Nat. Bank ..... 15 0 National Bank of Commerce ..... 10 0 Houston Chronicle ..... 10 0 Houston Park ..... 1 0 Mr. James H. Thomas ..... 1 0 Attorney J. Vance Lewis ..... 2 0 Dr. B. R. Peters Mr. Gilbert Stuberville Mr. Paul Arcanau Mr. C. Deweywell Mr. J. B. Jones Mr. R. Hines Mr. Riney Ellis Mr. August Hamilton Mrs. Mary Alexander Mrs. Sublette Mr. T. Angeles Mr. Wm. Bastine Mr. J. Bastine Mr. Willie Robinson Mr. A. E. Woodley Mr. M. Goody Mr. I. Massey Mr. L. A. Collins Mitses E. W. Matthews Total expended ..... $206 95 Balance on hand ..... 82 We wish to thank the good women who so ably supported us, as well as the doers and all who contributed to the occasion such a success. Your truly, B. GRIBSBY, President, N. MICKERSON, Sec.-Trees. WINDY CITY ENTERTAINED AUGUST GATHERING OF LINCOLN LEAGUE'S POLITICAL CHIEFTAINS; PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS ADDRESSED BODY (By DOC DIPPY.) Texas was well represented at the recent national session of the Lincoln League held in Chicago, Ill. Among those from the Lone Star State were Rev. A. Barbour and Attorney A. G. Perkins, Galveston; Hon. Wm. M. ("Goose-neck Bill") McDonald, Fort Worth; Hon. H. D. Winn, Dallas; Dr. N. H. Attkinson, Greenville; Prof. Jesse Washington, Segun; R. B. Goosby, Bryan; Attorney R. D. Evans, Waco; B. F. Wallace, Palestine; W. G. Bell, Beaumont; J. B. Griggs, A. G. Gilmore, O. P. DeWalt and C. F. Richardson, Houston; et al. In all there were about 22 delegates from Texas, while Mr. McDonald and Rev. Barbour stood out most prominently in the discussions and deliberations of that August gathering. Despite the fact that it was the first annual convention and came during the winter season when the influenza epidemic was raging, over 400 delegates from 35 states of the union were in attendance and a most remarkable session was held. President Roscoe Conkling Simmons presided in his own characteristic manner and was master of the situation at all times. Notwithstanding the fact that the organization is still in its swaddling clothes, it made a mighty big noise in the Windy City up in the metropolitan dalles of that city. Wednesday night the principal features were the addresses by National Chairman Will H. Hays of Indiana and Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, the president of the Aspirant, he spoke on the life of Abraham Lincoln and eschewed politics and platform issues in an adroit manner. Mr. Hays was given a rousing owing and despite his illness, thundered on, amidst deafening and voiferous applause, the tenets, principles, platform and policy of the republican party. He reiterated his former assertions in which to raise the color question and denounced lynching and disregard for law and order most vehemently. His conclusion was a signal for bedlam breaking loose and the circumstances of conditions is a crime. Lynching is a crime against the law and righteousness, an assault upon our most sacred institutions, and is an affront to the accumulated wealth and condemnation of Christianity and merits the exorcism of every sin. Thursday morning, birthday of the patron saint, the lamented Abraham Lincoln, the league had as its guests Hon. William Hale Thompson, the incompatible and uncompromising mayor of the Windy City and Major-General Leonard Wood, another presidential aspirant. Both were recipients of a healthy ovation, the former denying any political ambitions at present other than serving Chicago as chief magistrate, was executed and the latter enhancing his boom by his straight - forward, business-like manner in which he presented his views on the questions of the day. At the conclusion of his mass presentation and presentation and leaped to the rostrum and the general was barely able to extricate himself and catch a train for Cleveland where he spoke that night. He had previously written Col. Simmons that being programmed in the 1980s and then in Cleveland on the 89th, he would be unable to address the league but when he acquainted that he would have two hours between trains in Chicago en route from the former city to the latter, he wired that he would have two hours between trains in his train arrived two hours late, but he came, saw and conquered. The meeting was notable in the calibre of delegates attending it, including such luminaries as Robt. Church, Tennessee, Robt W. Tyler, Councilman Thomas W. Fleming and wife, Charles Cottrell of Ohio, Perry W. Howard and Charles Banks of Mississippi, James Weldon Johnson, Washington, D. C.; I. F. Norris, Seattle, Wash.; Major James R. Lynch, former Councilman Oscar DePriest, Councilman Lou Ann Edk, Wright, Major R. J. Jackson, Colonel Otis B. Duncan, all of Illinois; Walter L. Cohen, Louisiana; W. C. Hueston, Dr. C. Bourke, Missouri; Scott Bond, Arkansas, et al. The league endorsed the candidacy of no man, but it did go on record petitioning congress to enforce the constitution and thus aid in making and maintaining American telegram was sent Governor E. P. Morrow of Kentucky for his stand for law and order; greetings were sent by Mrs. Thomas W. Fleming of Ohio and Mrs. Ida W. Bass-Banks, Ohio, Woman Suffrage convention in session in Chicago; a telegram of condolence was wired Hon. Robert S. Abbott, founder and editor of the Chicago Defender, who was called to Georgia on acclimation in the Tennessee and the serious illness of another close relative. The citizens of Chicago spared no pains in making the stay of the delegates a pleasant one and many left the city regretfully and reluctantly. Several observations were easy, its misuseable city, Easy, its abounds in beautiful females of the species (ask Dr. Gilmore Grigisby and DeWalt); the black man has the best opportunity of any city in the world; there is no kinky hair among our group there; the housing facilities are cheap; there is where in the forefront; there is no desire on their part to return to the South; foodstuffs are cheaper by far there than here; rents and property are cheaper, and the property and calibre of the property; race prejudice, despite the bloody riot of last summer, is of a negligible sort; there is no theatre in the city owned, controlled and manned; bomb throwing is a popular nocturnal pastime, three being thrown wille we were there, one just about three blocks below our headquarters; contentment is of the race and wonderful progress is being made in all lines. Texans are very much present. Rev. L. K. Williams, a product of Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, and former 'pastor missionary' John H. McCormick ably serves the Olivet Baptist Church, the largest church in the world, with a membership over 8,000 and three assistant pastors, two of them, Reim, Jas, Brigham and Jas, Brigham, another Texas Tean, Dr. Sutton G. Griggs, has been called to one of the large city churches there. Prof. Sam L. Jones, who was very much in evidence during the Longview housecleaning of last summer, is president of the Longview Another Tean, operating a chain of grocery stores; Dr. C. P. Davis, another participant in the Longview domestic disorder, is there; Dr. B. R. Bluit, ex-Dallasite; Dr. Olle Hawk, Mr. J. A. Jett and other Houstonians are making good with a vengeance and say no more "Bam" for them. "Gillie" and ye scribe, as the guests of Captain George M. Allen, formerly of the Eighth Illinois national guardmen, the Eighth at their magnificent armory and there met and greeted hundreds of the gallant brave who fought in France for democracy, after training at Camp Logan. All of them send their best wishes to Houston and Texas friends. Taken by and large, the Lincoln League was a howling success and made history and sentiment beyond mental comprehension. The task is a hard and onerous endeavor the goal will be attained, not easily and without a conflict, for "labor omnia vincit." Its battle-cry is "Make America safe for Americans." This will be done by the full enfranchisement of every American citizen; the abolition of the slave trade; the elimination of mob-violence and lynch law; the strict enforcement of the laws of the land and the rigid adherence to the constitution and its amendments; the discarding of the double standards of citizenship; a fair and equal opportunity for cooper living and working conditions for all citizens despite their color or creed C. F. RICHARDSON Editor-Publisher COLORED POLICYHOLDERS QUIT WHITE FLORIDA INSURANCE CO. WHEN AGENT LED LYNCHOCRATS Jacksonville, Fla.—The spirit of "We must all pull together and get somewhere" was demonstrated here recently when over 16,000 of our people severed their connection with a white insurance company after receiving information that one of the agents of the concern led a mob which lynched two men in the public thoroughfares. WHITE MAN KILLED. The trouble started when two men were arrested and placed in the city jail charged with the murder of a white man with whom they had been gambling. The entire city, in the white districts, sought revenge, but the mayor and police were successful in dispersing the crowds that gathered to do the prisoners harm. PRISONERS LYNCHED. However, on a rainy night, when no one was expecting a lynching to occur, a white man, an agent of the insurance company, and friend of the deceased, led a small band of men to the jail and demanded the prisoners at the point of guns. The two men were dragged through the streets and cut to pieces by bullets and left for the public to view. RACE ORGANIZES. Incensed beyond all measure from the company and put to they called to collect money, faced the company, and the m the withdrawing members, but of our race assembled and took to organize the People's Indus took over all the business lost LINCOLN LEAGUE SESS BY GREAT NEWS Incensed beyond all measure, 16,000 people withdrew from the company and put to flight insurance agents when they called to collect money. Loss of thousands of dollars faced the company, and the mayor was induced to speak to the withdrawing members, but to no avail. Leading men of our race assembled and took advantage of the opportunity to organize the People's Industrial Insurance Company, and took over all the business lost by the white company. LINCOLN LEAGUE SESSION AS SEEN BY GREAT NEWS GATHERING AGENCY (BY the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago—the first annual convention of the Lincoln League of America, held in Chicago, the Episcopal Church, this city, stands as the most remarkable political gathering of representatives of our group, with more than 400 delegates and several hundred visitors, from 33 states of the United States to deliver a stake action on the questions of the day. The significance of the occasion was the significance of by the fact that the delegates and visitors represented, without question, the experience, culture and leadership of the republican strength of the group, by the appearance on the program of four national characters, two of whom were members of the United States. They were, in order of appearance at the convention, the mayor of Madison and the general locator of the republican national committee; Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, Mayor Washington of the United States, and General Leonard Wood of the central department, United States army. SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION The first subject to be addressed in the convention is "Should Southern representation be cut down?" While it was agreed that the final disposition left to the resolutions committee, the discussion was filled with dramatic monologues and expressions were expressed. The sentiment was overwhelming, however, for cutting down representation at the are, 16,000 people withdrew flight insurance agents when the Loss of thousands of dollars payer was induced to speak to it to no avail. Leading men advantage of the opportunity atrial Insurance Company, and by the white company. VISION AS SEEN AS GATHERING AGENCY earliest possible time, in accordance with the actual vote, as has been done by the national republican committee, delegates to the national republican DR. H. C. 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WILSON The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (copyright 1928, Western Newspaper Union) LESSON FOR FEB 22 LEBBON TEXT-EXACT 12:13-18 The Lord of the Lord encampeth about that of an enamphibian round about that of a man, and delivereth them—Pm. Mt. 11:18; Luke 12:33-41; Ili-II Kings 11:20; Luke 12:33-41; Mt. Heb. 11:35; James 11:18; John 11:35; TOPO-POP: How an Angel anglamed JUNIOR TOPIC-Peter Delivered From INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC How Prayer Helps the reason and ADULT TOPIC Things Wrought by Prayer. 1. Peter's improvement (v. 1-4). 1. By whom (v. 1). Herod, the grandson of the wicked Herod who slew the innocent children at Bethlehem. 2. The reason (v. 3). It was to gain the favor of the Jews. Herod was not a king, but a god, and his success was dependent upon having the good will of the Jews. He did not particularly hate the Church, but loved popularity. Herod, for the sake of popularity, had been a god for degenerate Judaism. Since the Church had developed into a successful rival of Judaism—indeed was always displeasing it—he was an oppo- tor of the Church and by putting his hand forth against it. 3. It was an intensely earnest prayer. It was more than unceasing prayer; it was the yearning desire of it that it stretched itself out toward God. 4. It was definite prayer. They specifically interceded for Peter. Their prayer was concentrated, definite and specific. 11. Peter Delivered by an Angel (vv. 6-11). This occurred the night before Herod's plan to make a public display of his prayer. 12. Peter sleeping (vv. 6). The angel found Peter asleep. The Lord kept in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on him (Jas. 26:3). Again, he his beloved sleep (Palm 12:7). 2. Peter leaving the prison (vv. 7-10). The heavenly light shone in the prison. The angel smite Peter on the side, the angel smite him on the clothes passed by one gail after another, through the iron gate out into the city. 3. The effect upon Peter (vv. 11). Although the event was so much brought to a reality, when he came to himself he was assured beyond perseverance of a doubt that God had miraculously delivered him from Herod's wicked IV. Unconscious Unbelief (vv. 12-18) The behavior of Peter and the soldiers was the house of Mary and knocked. The knock was answered by Rhodon, who gave voice that she forgot to open the gate and ran in and told them that Peter was at the gate. There were soldiers of the soldiers (vv. 18, 19). There was great agitation among them over Peter's disappearance since he were responsible for him. Not being able to account for Peter's escape, Herod commanded that they Be Not Too Sure B not too presumptuously arouse any in business; for things of this world he would not be able to chance that if it were in man's hands to see the table, still he would not be able to see it. Care of Today. The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow; and when we lie down at night, we are not alone in our troubles. "We have done your worst, and we shall see you no more." Teacher of REV. P. B. FITZWATER By REV. P. B. FITZWATER Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT—How shall we救应 if we neglect so great salvation? Heb. Ec. 1. 1. Why This salvation is Great. 1. Because its author is great. The Jews had a great reverence for the angels, those holy messengers to their father, but the author of this salvation, the Son of God, is so much great than the angels that he is worshipped in them. Not only he is the eternal One who created all things, and tolerated himself as all the messengers who at sundry times and in divers manners to their fathers but the author of this salvation, the Son of God, is so much greater that he is worshipped by them. Not only this, but he who created all things, and inhering in himself are all the essential elements to it. 2. Because it saves from great sin. This salvation was not designed only for the mighty, the noble, and the good, but for the villest sinner as well. He is the priest who shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. Yes, though you may have committed murder and the death be swapling you; though you have stolen, though you have gone to the limit of sensuality until you are nothr, less than a moral leper, this salvation if you will but lay on hold it. 3. Because it saves from great danger. The Bible represents all men who have not come to Christ as sinners and says that the wages of sin is death. Man's sin is so great that God awaits an eternal hell, an everlasting burning, an unending ruin. This awful doom is hanging over every man not surrendered to the Lord Jesus Christ. 4. Because it takes men of the meanest type and manner of life and elevates them to princess status. He was accomplished through great suffering. We had turned every one to his own way, and the Lord caused to strike on him the blood of Jesus Christ. We was so great that his sweat became as great drops of blood. 1. How This Salvation May Be Learned. It may be lost by neglect. There are some things which may be neglected without entailing great incineration. The salvation provided in Christ is one thing which it will not do to neglect; to do so is the height of folly and madness. 1. To lose this salvation there need not necessarily be any grave offense against morality, but possessing good intentions, fully decided that sometimes you will lay hold of eternal life; yet you neglect you when you be overtaken by disaster and murder. 2. There may not be any conscious or spoken rebellion against God, yet you may be lost, for "the that is not conscious" may come to come on the Lord's side and make a confession in the atoning blood may engulf your soul forever in the fire. 3. There may not be any fault finding or speaking against this salvation—only the delay in embracing it. 4. You may not be so refusal of the offer of salvation in Christ, simply neglect. 5. All one must do is to order in to do nothing. There are but three steps to hell, namely, neglect, indifference, and refusal. Persistent neglect occasions termites in hardness of heart and burrow refusal. 6. The impossibility of Escape If This Great Salvation is Neglected. 1. Because there is but one way of escape, that is, through belief on the Lord Jesus Christ. There is "no outward help," and he must be saved. men whereby we must be saved." 2. Because there is but one life to live and that life is made up of opportunities of salvation; hence if these opportunities are not available there is no possible way of escape. 3. Because there is no repentance beyond the grave; as death leaves us so will the judgment find us. 4. Because there are no opportunities for sin. 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LUDIKE, JR. FRESH AND SALT MEATS Home Killed Meats a Specialty 2819 Odin Avenue Phone Preston 3364 Odin's Old Reliable Market E "Another such implication will furnish the very pretext for a death penalty." Children, 35c. Erie Avenue. THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 807% Prairie Avenue (Room 208, Taborian Temple, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 25, 1915, at the postoffice at Houston, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. CLINTON P. RICHARDSON.....Editor-Publisher B. B. WILLIAMS.....City Editor C. A. PAILLET.....City Circulator MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS. (All Matter Copyrighted) THE INFORMER'S PLATFORM: 1. Democracy, both domestic and foreign. 2. Playgrounds for colored children. 3. Better educational facilities, both teachers and physical properties, for colored youths. 4. Educated, consecrated ministry. 5. Development of the Houston Ship Channel, thereby making Houston the South's premier city. 6. Government of white and colored races on all matters of vital importance and less racial animosity and antagonism. 7. Good streets, better drainage and sanitary toilets for entire urban population. 8. Federal investigation of, and Federal legislation to suppress, lynching. 9. Before the law for all men and equal railroad accommodations for all passengers. 10. Racial co-operation, teamwork, advancement, betterment and solidarity. ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN SHOULD RECEIVE LESS. — HOOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1920. AMERICANISM THE DOMINANT ISSUE. The recent national session of the Lincoln League of America, which met in Chicago, was addressed by four noted republican leaders: two presidential aspirants, the national chairman and the mayor of the Windy City. Three of these distinguished citizens, General Leonard Wood, Honorable Will H. Hays and Mayor William Hale Thompson did not mince words in making Americanism the dominant issue before the citizens of this commonwealth at present. They stand for law and order and the rendering and maintaining of America safe for all its citizens. This is as it should be and no man should be elevated to the highest office within the gift of the American electorate who will not work diligently and courageously for a strict enforcement of the laws of this land and a rigid adherence to the constitution. The sad night and condition of this country today are due largely to our backsliding from the old landmarks of real republicanism and genuine democracy and our religious and political camouflage, sham and hypocrisy. The ills that America has fallen heir are not incurable, provided the right physician can be secured who will diagnose the case and administer the proper medicine. Too long has Americanism and democracy been employed as political clap-trap and vote-getters and as a consequence the voters have lost faith in most of the men who aspire for office. In the presidential campaign of this year Americanism will be and must be the one predominating and pre-eminent issue. The government now operated on theoretical democracy must be succeeded and superceded by a democratic government in deed and in truth—"a government of the people, for the people and by the people," which shall not perish from the earth nor be the laughing stock of the other great civilized countries of the orient and occident. In trying to make the "world safe for democracy," before making America safe for Americans, our present chief executive seems to have gotten the cart before the horse and as a result things are terribly messed and balled up. The democratic party, as it is now constituted, will never measure up to its opportunities and responsibilities, for its most ardent devotees and exponents are not democratic, but autocratic, plutocratic and mobocratic. The republican party, itself, can not hope to win on its past record per se, but on the other hand must sense the imperative needs of the hour and forthwith apply itself to the task with a determination, courage and resoluteness unparalleled and unprecedented. The dead past must be buried and out of its sepulchre must come forth a new creature with healing in his wings, from whose hands the secreta shall not depart until America has been made safe for Americans and the constitution regarded no longer as a "more scrap of paper." THE HOUSTON INFORMER. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1920 NOTEDREVIVALISTATBOYNTON A. B. REV. JOHN T. BROWN, reputed as one of the greatest evangelists in America, who is now conducting a series of meetings at Bayton Chapel M. E. Church, church Dallas and Paige, Third Ward, will preach to a union M. E. Church, corner Dallas and Paige, Third Ward, will speak to men only at the church Saturday, February 22, 3 p. m. on "Finding the Real Man." All men are invited to be present. ANOTHER LEXINGTON TO THE FORE Was it not at the Lexington in Massachusetts that the first shot was fired that spelled defeat for the disaster to the yoke of British oppression and repression, resulting ultimately in the creation of the American Republic? Who knows but what the Lexington in Kentucky will not go down in history as the turning point in the career of mob law and anarchy in dear "ole democratic America?" Governor E. P. Morrow of the Blue Grass State deserves the unstinted praise and commendation of the American people, not merely because he saved the life of a colored criminal, but because he upheld law and order and maintained the sanctity of the courts. His many courageous action, while resulting in many injuries and fatalities among the mobocrats and while his popularity might diminish among the riff-raff and hoi poloi as a result, has proven conclusively and convincingly, both to the mob and the public, that lynch law can be suppressed and eradicated. "America safe for Americans," at any cost and any hazard must be the slogan of every public official, from president of the country to the precinct constable. On the other hand we must so educate and develop our citizens that crimes will be reduced, but when they are committed have a public sentiment so strong that there will be no trouble in enforcing the law. PORT ARTHUR Harrisburg Happenings. Mr. Henry Arnoldi ("Patti") died Saturday night. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for the last six years. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his body. Bass was shipped to New York by Mr. William White and Miss Licey Mr. William White, and Miss Licey Mr. James, five sisters of the E. E Sunday school department, lectured Tuesday night on "Building a Race." Messrs. Robert Quince, Woods and Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Sunday afternoon was an interesting day at the center, when the people in large numbers responded to the invitation to meet the new secretary Louise S. Love. The welcoming service involved a special mention, being very impressive and delivered with words most appropriate and befitting the occasion. The response by Mrs. Love, who shows deep interest in the work, is to help the students and inspiration to all who heard we. We are also grateful to Miss J. B. Daniels and Mr. H. Lott for services rendered on the program, and to all who helped to make the affair a brilliant success. All are naked to come back to the office. We had a game from 5 to 7 o'clock. The entertainment is under the management of Mrs. Bessie Lawrence and Mrs. Orca Polk. An interesting program has been arranged by Mrs. Cora Alain. We will and with a short service. AMONG THE CHURCHES YOU ARE WELCOME Bebee Tabernacle C. M. E. REV. J. H. DOUGLAS, Pastor. Sunday morning the Sunday school was well attended, Mrs. F. E. Long Browne, the school's principal, has turned his pulpit over to Rev. R. T. Lee, who prepares a splendid sermon. One member joined the church Sunday night. Luther Brown of the University of North Carolina audium. Mrs. E. B. Scott, Joanne McDade, Lula Lewis and Mary Milla are on the sick list. Mrs. Carrie B. Browne, who left Sunday night for New Orleans. Brown Chapel A. M. E. REV. P. D. SADLER, Pastor Services for Sunday, February 22 Sunday school, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. m. preaching, 11 chick, vape services, 12 chick, vape services, 12 chick, Monday, February 23, stewardess board No. 1. entertains with a social 22, 208 Washington Ave. Admission Christian Church. Odd Fellows Hall, Fifth Ward, 1215 Meadows Street. Prayer and praise service every Wednesday at 9 p.m. Lords Day service every Wednesday at 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. w/monnatn 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. w/monnatn 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 3:45 p.m. A. G. Chicmon, chm at 3:45 p.m. A. G. Chicmon, chm at 3:45 p.m. A. G. Chicmon, chm at 3:45 p.m. A. G. Chicmon, chm at 3:45 p.m. W. M. C Dickson, stm at 3:45 p.m. W. M. C Dickson, stm at 3:45 p.m. W. M. C Dickson, stm at 3:45 p.m. Church of God. ELDER JAMES PENDLETON, Pastor Damascus Baptist. REV. D. H. RANKIN, Pastor Jerusalem Baptist. (Tuam and Hutchins.) REV. G. PORTER. Pastor In the absence of the superintendent, who was slightly ill, Sister John S. m. service Sunday school. The Sister I. m. service was a very touching sermon on "Love, picturing the mutual, brotherly and loving connection fitted; one accession. The B. Y. P. m. at the usual hour, having the sermon to all present; a also timely accession was given by Sister Clark. At the sermon, the Sister Covenant and each one in turn had a word to say. The Home Mission is evening, having a general discussion on the uplift of the cause. Most of the Sisters Edwards, Williams and McConcite. We are praying for their speed recovery — WILL MARTIN, RE SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER Mt. Rose Baptist. REV. LUT WILLIAMS, Pastor. Front line Sunday school conducted by Supt. Gust.吉琳; taught by vau- tious teachers. A powerful sermon by Dr. Gust.吉琳; titled "Unily." Married: Mrs. Edna Moore and Mr. Perry A. Christian. Union was organized Thursday night with a nice bunch for the purpose of caring for children. Mrs. D.吉琳; Mr. M. Hayward and children. Mrs. E. D. Dixon and children. Mrs. Carriage, Mr. Lee. Everybody is welcome here, Mrs. M. A. AN- DREWS, Recorder. Mt. Sinai Baptist. Rev. WM. JONEB. Pastor Mount Zion Baptist. (Canal St.) Rev. E. H. Branch Pastor Sunday school was well attended Sunday; lesson interestingly taught Mr. Elin Doris George, accompanied by Little Maude of the tribe of Africa to read an excellent paper. The sum of $23 was raised for the missionary; the sum of $10 was paid for the tokaka class faithfully possesses all honors by holding the手臂 along a wall. The pastor praced a wonderful sermon Sunday before the missionary every Sunday afternoon at 5:30. Another powerful sermon was ministered every Sunday war heretofore. "Sick Bait" Basier Williams, Sister G. H. Guyton, Duncan Washington, Sister Cable Chapel, Sister J. H. McCarthy, and contend each by the W. Y. A was a religious treat—B. J. M. McLain. Payne Chapel A. M. E. REV. J. C. BUTLER, Pastor. St. John Baptist. (Broadway Street). REV. W. M. CLARK, Pastor. Sunday school met at the usua sur and our teachers, S. Smith, Teachers and officers were girls their post;s; good lesson was bad Sapi Smith; Teacher Clark, a, m. presch a soul-stirring sermon. The B. Y met at the usual hour and was conducted the program for the occa conducted the program for the occa Scripture lesson was conducted know of the sick members being up and out again. Brodie Andle Wro offen she has be a car. Sunday night Rew. Clark the Broth chap brought John is now on the road to success. The pastor and the new staff of offi cation we invite our friends to be present We invite our friends to be present D. J. DONES. Reporte St. John Baptist. (LODINGHAM, N.C.) REV. H. R. JOHNSON, Pastor. Sunday school was excellent; Galeda retained the banner. The 11 oclock class received an excellent sermon on "The Result of Unity." At 3:30 p. m. in Dr. Cook's room, wore and wore with us. We are always on Sunday evening our pastor and greeting will return the compliment. At night the pastor preached to a student and decided to make a Decision. The time has arrived when seats are at a premium at St. Peter's. The pastor heard the pastor say that litterless wasn't a rally Sunday—was only a little reticenter meeting to waste time. The green has all them looking over the roll. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, former Green have all them looking at points in Colorado and California. He is able to talk about in Nelson, Ohio, and about in Harris, to our regret, relapsed. Ms. No, honey, I don't sit "bout quite" in Nelson, Y. W. A. every Thursday night. 20 Say, feller citerials, you no big militerary dancer are gin' to be pulled off at the City Auditorium on the 24th of this month; and I doan' see how I gin' be able to get that man to dance on the floor, hand down on Congress Street. You know the man who'make' it all them big 'provenance right acroft from the cote house and got all them fine suits in his winder--well, you see, I dun paid six bits an' fo' bits already, and Je do $87.85 m$3, so I wiz think that I can get a $100,000 anniversary' amatele to 100 anniversary as Cimbee of the Houston Informer (you see, I been here 10 months), and maybe my frenn' wood cum to a flat formmert me' jes getoetter me "Gitterin' Swordz," and I'll do most enjoyment to wate' to git my new wate' to wate' to it. REPUBLICAN CAL-ENDAR. (TEXAS). Precinct primary conventions, Saturday, May 1, 1920. County conventions, Tuesday, May 4, 1920. State convention, Tuesday, May 25, 1920. (NATIONAL) Republican national convention, Tuesday, June 8, 1920, Chicago, Ill. SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER DISTINGUISHED PRELATE HERE P. REVEREND EDWARD J. HOWARD, presiding elder of the San Antonio district of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and former pastor of Wesley Chapel of this city, was a pleasant caller in Houston recently, meeting and greeting friends and mingling with acquaintances. The reverend everally shows signs of improved health and is very optimistic regarding denominational work of his district. Rev. Howard has been endorsed by several conferences for the bishopric, but he has not thrown his "hat into the ring" yet, to employ the phrase of the lamented Theodore Roosevelt. "Time to Select That Spring Hat" There is a great deal of pleasure connected with the selection of a Hat from a satisfactory assortment. Especially when that assortment consists mainly of such makes as STETSON and MAL-LORY, and where the prices are within reason— $6.50 to $12.50 Of course, "Dover" carries plenty of other excellent Hats at more modest prices— $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 "DOVER'S" A MAN'S STORE A. M. PESSES P. M. 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We were glad to have with us Sunday Rev. Esaiyah of St. Mary's Episcopal school, the senior of the Baptist convention. Those present rejoiced; total collection was $1,000. Wednesday at Starlight, Baptist Church. Miss Mary Lee Christian and Mr. Walter Robinson were quietly marry the bride's mother, Milla Christian. W. H. M. S. was fine. We had with us the bride, Sister Jillian McDougall, some very encouraging words. The board is in session at Ludington; delegates to the board, Sisters A. Justice, M. S. Justice, Sister Jillian McDougall, Mary Neal. A mistake was made in collection report last week, be amounting $176.43 instead of $1. every offer is being made by those in charge of the occupational groups to make 100 per cent in the present drive. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1920 MR. ADVERTISER: A city that is set upon a hill can no wise is this true of advertisements in paper full of pep and ginger. If you do not want the people to se do not insert it in A city that is set upon a hill can not be hid. Likewise is this true of advertisements inserted in a newspaper full of pop and ginger. If your friend wants the people to see your ad, then do not insert it in THE HOUSTON INFORMER The paper that goes into more local than all the other race journals combine more people than any daily newspaper There is hardly a home in this community paper does not go Men, women and children grab it in candy, thereby proving conclusively that at goes into more local colored homes er race journals combined; that reaches in any daily newspaper in the city. ly a home in this community where this goes and children grab it like a baby does proving conclusively that it is The paper that goes into more local colored homes than all the other race journals combined; that reaches more people than any daily newspaper in the city. There is hardly a home in this community where this paper does not go. Men, women and children grab it like a baby does candy, thereby proving conclusively that it is THE PEOPLE'S PAPER lutions be entered upon the minutes of this institute, a copy be sent to the family, and one be sent to some good colored naper for publication. Whereas, On Friday, December 12 1919, the Almighty saw fit to call from our midst our beloved friend, teacher leader, Prof. E. L. Blackshear; and Committee: Prof. James C. Williams Chairman; Miss Rubie Wheatley, Secetary; Prof. F. K. Williams, Mrs. M. E. Williams, Miss Ollie Ford. Whereas, The life of Prof Black shear was so full of usefulness, helpfulness and encouragement to those who need it, the better condition of our people, and SUBSCRIBERS, TAKE NOTICE SUBSCRIBERS, TAKE NOTICE Whereas, He was one of the foremost citizens of our state, worked for the welfare of his race, his state, the United States and the South; and trusted and loved of our most loved trusted and beloved teacher is heaven's gain; therefore he be. Whenever a blue X appears on your paper or wrapper, it means you are subscribing, and unless you rent at once your paper will be discontinued. This is a postal rule and which all papers you comply. Resolved, That we, the teachers of San Jacinto County institute, have assembled to bow our heads in humble submission to our Creator, who doeth all things well; and be it further of the life of Prof. Blackshear, for we know the world is better by his once being with us; and be it further Again, don't ask us to continue sending the paper when you owe us a bill. Don't ask us to wheel our tires. Don't ask us to put your name on our subscription list with that "I-pay-you-in-a-fewdays" note. Don't ask us to must be paid CASH IN ADVANCE. 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Among the leading planks in the resolutions are: The republican party is called on and condemn mob violence and bring the crime of lynching under federal supervision; the indorement of woman suffrage; the urging of colored workmen; the indorement of the grounds of the congress; the candidates for congress and for president of the United States to declare the state of war; the cremersion which colored people are most concerned; the urging of the people at large to contribute more to the war; the conducting political campaigns; the indorement of the league of nations with the Lodge reserve committee; the acceptance as the channel through which the league activities are to be carried on. Dr. James Coscoe *Conkling Slim* presided at all the sessions of A girl is sweeping the floor. SER' USY STORE AVENUE Dining Room Suite, includes four rers and solid oak Extension $2.85 Down ..... $44 Rag Rugs ..... Rag Rugs ..... Rag Rugs ..... Rag Rugs ..... Rag Rugs ..... 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While it would seem that there are many good youngsters floating around in the water, but they are not in the bright ENGLISHMEN IMITATE CHEERS OF YANKEES Rapidly Becoming Emotional and Demonstrative. Predicted That Before Long Intervariety Contests May Come to Resemble Yale-Harvard Meetings in Enthusiasm. Scenes at the Oxford-Cambridge rugby football match suggested the question whether the English are not intervariety people and the prediction that before long intervariety contests may come to resemble Yale-Harvard meetings in so far as active enthusiasm of the opposing team, the match, 7 goals to 5. King George was present at the Queen's club, where the game was played. A fog settled over the ground, and the crowd was amazed at what are now called there the "football fans." They gathered in camp and shouted against each with ardor that must have placed terrible pressure on the surrounding atmosphere. In the noble cause of Oxford women fans in furs made a big effort. A group of fair followers in one stand choreos of more men. They steam whistled while the men gave vent to a prolonged bray. Battalions of clergymen, including a large number of army chaplains, among the late arrivals were a rural dean, who was very tall, and a minor canon, who made up in sporting instinct that the laureates of the academy, the stand, the rural dean proved to a small and delighted audience that his knowledge of the world was not entirely parochial by the standards of a running commentary on the play. them to light. Other managers are troubled in the same way. The number of young players who have come to play in the league and have blossomed into stars is comparatively small. Still Connie does not seem to get discouraged very much and has planned plans to build up a winner for 1920. He has dug up one of his stars of championship days, Danny Murphy, who will act as coach for the Athletics, and has been veteran, will act as captain again. Glad to Get Murphy. 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Although his combination of French, Scotch and plain American names did not plant worried the young men and women of the social set of which he was a member. The thing that made them look askance at Alphonse was his ambition to work on the world, and, of course, such an idea was all nonense, because Alphonse's father could write a check in one figure and six clipshe if he wanted to work on the world, and work on Alphonse, he began keeping his own counsel in the matter, for whenever he had mentioned a job the young men of his acquaintance had always uneeded and the young men of his acquaintance had told him he was a good joker. One of these girls played a big part in Alphonse's visions of the future. Her name was Clara Lennox and her family was quite as well fixed financially, and never broached the subject that it was pretty well understood that some day a martinial partnership would ensue from their associations. Their parents encouraged her, for it would never be broken the set of which he was a member. And yet Clara would not sympathize with Alphonse's ambition. "If you want to work, he contended that you should be a position manager in one of your father's factors? If you feel that you ought to gratify your whim, pick out someone to help if you fail you would land so hard." This might have been practical advice, but what Alphonse wanted was to have an own ability and not an influential father as his support. Now, Alphonse had a secret. He nourished a conviction that the company should practice it on the sky, and an old artist with whom he had a clandestine acquaintance told him he was a naturalist. He was a proper environment, said this authority, and the urge of necessity and he was bound to make good. In talking to him, Alphonse broached the subject of art for fear it would and him in an asylum for the insane. He could he stand it no longer. He told his parents he needed a change of atmosphere. His father offered him a trip West, but Alphonse he desired a different kind of atmosphere he desired. "Give me $200 and three months and don't try to find me. I'll write to you." To his friend he offered various excuses, and then took himself to a quarter of the city where artists and artists held sway. He rented a studio, bought what equipment he did not own, and took care of himself. During his first month with art he hired a number of different professional models and painted several pictures which he placed on sale at stores and on the internet, but none of them sold. He knew there was something lacking in his pictures, but there was no one to tell him what it was. At the beginning of his career he found his old artist friend, but the latter was abroad, although he was expected home soon. At the end of his first month of an art career effort he went once more in quest of the artist. The little house he had occupied in the color showed signs of life this time, and a rather diminutive, young girl with curly yellow hair, deep serious eyes and alive complication answered his knock. "Mr. Smith," she said, raising her eyebrows. "Yes, I’ve heard of you—I’ve been father—father died a month ago in Italy." Alphonse expressed his sympathy and started away. She called: "If it fits something about painting, Father used to say I was his best critic. I'll be frank and tell you I'm out of funds. If you need a model—" he suggested, but he was low on funds himself. He could get more from home, but he had resolved to go it alone. He explained that he was meeting no acquaintance, so he took a position to offer the girl much remuneration, but she said she was willing to risk it and agreed to go to his store. He took a look at none of his pictures were in sight. "I soald every one of them and can get rid of more," cried the storekeeper, rubbing his hands. "You have something coming and I'll hand it to you now." Filled with elation, Alphonse hurried on his way, and in the studio he wrapped up two pictures he had finished. He grabbed an arm he started back to the store. At the corner he passed, for he had seen a familiar figure enter the establishment. He was Clare Lennox, and he traced his arms, entered the studio. and dumped the two pictures in a corner. "Justin of Clara" he said, "she's trying to help me, but she doesn't understand. It's like pampering a spotted child. I'll take no more pictures to that store, and I will not use a cent of the thousand. I want to make good on them." The next morning the new model appeared, and then and there Alphonse started on a career of hard work in the fashion industry. The dream. The model became the boss. When he suggested a pose she took matters into her own hands and "Don't put all the color on the robes," was the way she went on. "Make them harmonize with the surroundings. That line is too straight; it needs to be rounded." Of the contrast like this," and she took the brush from him and demonstrated. Thus things continued for a month, and then he went to a desert. Nevertheless the girl did not desert him. He pawned various articles and she insisted on adding some rings to the collection with him and shared his frugal repasts in the studio, while every evening he walked home with her. All this time he worked on one of the pieces, and finally she was finished her verdict was: "It will be a success. I will get it on exhibition in the library display next week. My father's name will help." My father's name is working on a new picture and his model had gone to the library to see how the picture was "taking." He sat and smoked and thought—just thought. A picture of his mother's headings and when he opened it Clara Lennox stepped in. "Have you had enough of it?" she inquired, and her lip curled as she surreptitiously handling. "Are you ready to give up?" "No," he replied. "I'm just getting started. I'm going to be a success." "Very well," she shrugged her shoulder. "You're going to help if you insist on remaining in this hole, let it be understood that it's all over with us. It's a matter of choice between your art—"she gave the word unceasingly. "The door was pushed open and a radiant face, framed with yellow curts, peeled in. Chara took the roll of bills from Alba and skilted majestically to the door. "I understand," she said coldly and significantly, and was gone. The little model looked after her and she snapped. Then she turned to Alba. "You win!" she exclaimed. "The Girl of the Sand's takes the prize, it is her girl's. She is greeting, the famous art collector." She seated herself on a three-legged stool and sighed. "She is going to be inquiring," she said, "but is that the girl you're going to marry?" Aphonse went to her and with an arm around her drew her head to his breast. "No," he told her. "The girl I am going to marry is right here in this room. That is, I'm going to marry her, if she." It is related that when Thomas Jefferson Journeyed from Monticello to Philadelphia, on his way to take the oath of office as vice president, he met the two men who had alleged to be those of a mammoth, had been found in Greenbrier county, Va., and sent to Monticello, where they were set up by Jefferson, who appears, entertained and exaggerated his attainments in natural history, and who stood sponsor for the bones that of those "a carnivorous-clawed animal entirely unknown to science." Jefferson reached Philadelphia that he was undecided, for at a glance the learned Dr. Wistar saw that they were the bones of the common sloth, several specimens of which he showed the Vivian. It has been pointed out that, indirectly, no less a naturalist than the great Buffon may have been responsible for Jefferson's error. It was the Buffon who described the specimens and information, and with the subtle flattery of a counterfeit the French naturalist wrote: "I should have consulted you, sir, before publishing my natural history, and I should have been sure of the facts." Romance of Childhood. The little boy who hunts Indiana is every little boy in America. Along the alley warpaths of the congested city, he finds the back pasture the relentless pursuit goes on day after day. Each night millions of little hearts are upraised on the skinned savages lurk about the world to be hunted. An occasional green apple nibble night and tied to the stake only serves to ennounce the thrill of following the trail next afternoon as soon as the day of the six-year-old which makes a piece of barrel hook look like a tombhawk is the romantic dance of a man whose dance persists beyond the allotted three score and ten. Because of it no theater is fittingly equipped unless it has muddy coats of mail and back PRESTON 8472 Preston 7569 CORRESPONDENCE BOLICITED DR. JAS. D. DAVISS Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty Office and Residence 1108 Schwartz Street HOUSTON TEXAS Dr. C. A. George, D. D. S. Res. Phone Had. 3556 Dr. Irwin L. Jones, D. D. S. Res. Phone Had. 320 Hours: 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. DRS GEORGE & JONES PANTS MADE ON 10 HOURS' NOTICE SUITS MADE TO ORDER GUARANTEE SERVICE STATION All makes of cars repaired. Vulcanizing, casings and tubes. Oil and auto accessories, filling station. Free air and water. HARMON Can satisfy all yc line of Hair Goods patronage solicited MONS' DRY GOODS S fify all your wants in the Dry Goods air Goods and Notions ALWAYS on h solicited. HARMONS' DRY GOODS STORE Can satisfy all your wants in the Dry Goods line. A full line of Hair Goods and Notions ALWAYS on hand. Your patronage solicited. J. H. HARMON, PROP. 423 San Felipe St. Houston, Texas. O. V. TOBEY & CO. SHOE HOSPITAL First-Class Shoe Repairing Done While You Wait. Shoes Called for and Delivered. Our Prices Can't Be Beat. O. V. TOBEY & CO. SHOE HOSPITAL Shoe Repairing Done While You Wait. Shoe and Delivered. Our Prices Can't Be Beat. Lipe Street Phone First-Class Shoe Repairing Done While You Wait. Shoes Called for and Delivered. 218 San Felipe Street Wh Me Prompt delivery given special attent tiser. Wholesale and Retail Grocer Meat Market in Connection. delivery to all parts of the city. Countial attention. Our reputation is our b Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. Country orders given special attention. Our reputation is our best advertiser. Cor Wall & Lawrence PHONE HADLEY 3130 HOUSTON, TEXAS YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM ADVERTISING The main thing plainly just how consideration, things to buy, things you buy reading the adver read descriptions main thing an advertiser wants to do is to tell just how and why his goods are worthy or oration. You can learn a great deal from because many things you see advertised as you buy and use in your regular daily life the advertisements, you can learn the names of the things that are best and most The main thing an advertiser wants to do is to tell you plainly just how and why his goods are worthy of your consideration. You can learn a great deal from that alone, because many things you see advertised are the things you buy and use in your regular daily life. By reading the advertisements, you can learn the names and read descriptions of the things that are best and most satisfactory. But advertising teachers more than that. All advertisers try to make their advertisements themselves valuable to you. A good many people have learned a whole lot about good music, good books, good food, good clothes, ways to keep healthy, ways to live comfortably, ways to keep the house and grounds looking well—they've learned all these things and many other things just by reading advertisements. And you will see that you have a great deal that will be helpful and valuable to you as you go through life. LEE AND AUTO REPAIR SHOP 710 SAN FELIPE STREET BLACKMAN, PROP. GOODS STORE the Dry Goods line. A full ALWAYS on hand. Your J. H. HARMON, PROP. HOSPITAL Make You Wait. Shoes Called for fired. It's Be Beat. Phone Capitol 3019 RAMS Retail Grocer Connection. At the city. Country orders outation is our best adver- I. WILLIAMS PHONE HADLEY 3130 TEXAS ************************** HOUSTON, TEXAS wants to do is to tell you goods are worthy of your a great deal from that you see advertised are the our regular daily life. By can learn the names and that are best and most sat- Houston, Texas. "I stand for the ROOSEVELTIAN SQUARE DEAL, the application of the principles of AMERICANISM in our government; the upholding of the constitution and the rigid enforcement of law and order. In other words, America must be made safe for Americans." General Wood the next Great Republican Leader (Political Advertisement.) City Happenings Mrs. E. A. Barney left this week, for an extensive trip in California. For clothes tailored right go to Bell Tailoring Co, 420 Milam. WANTED—At once, a cook for small family, 2 meals per day. Ring door. Hon. William Nickerson, Jr., was called to Kansas City, Mo., owing to the illness of his father. Mr. Emmett S. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Smith, is home from Stouffs City, Mo., owing to Eugene, 270 Palmer, left Sunday for the New Orleans Mardi Gras. We specialize in box back coats. Bell Tailoring Co, 420 Milam. W. T. Clark, insurance agent. Call Preston 2288. A. M. B. A., 419% Milam St. In last issue, in the card of thanks from Mrs. Bessie Lockhart and others, the names Samuel Harriet and Mrs. Annie Sigh were made to read. Mrs. Selvin Bryant, Beaumont, is attending the Mme. Franklin School of Beauty Culture, and upon completion of the course will return home and Messrs. J. B. Griggs, C. A. Glmore, O. P. DeWalt and C. F. Richardson returned from the Lincoln League in Chicago. They report a splendid session. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McCoy have renovated and remodeled their "spacious residence, recently acquired, at the residence entered their new domicile Wednesday. Mr. Ira Franklin, brother to Mme. N. A. Franklin-McOcy, has accepted a position in the manufacturing department of Mme. Frank McFerr. Co. has received a very lucrative job in Port Worth. Mrs. Julia Moore, former resident of Houston, died in Altoona, Pa. Tuesday and the remains were shipped here by the Mme. Frank McFerr. Perry, 717 Shepherd, who was relapsed, at the sad intelligence. We extend sympathy to the bereaved. Rev. E. M. Griggs, Palestine, presides over the memorial and Citizens Savings Bank in Chicago. He presents his wife, who is preoccupied at Houston College. He proclaims an important best edited colored journal in America. Family Eather Bather Grand Chapter, Order family $189, benefits for their demeaned sister Dela Smith, who was a member House, Mrs. H. Johnson, matron Fairchilds & Co., received $103 burial $189, Mrs. Etta A. Wear, Royal Grand $189, Mrs. Etta A. Wear, Royal Grand Newest Spring Footwear The Better Kind for Less Money at the FAMILY SHOE STORE SAILOR TIES In Black Kid, Patent Kid, Brown Kid, also Suede and Black Satin, hand-turned soles, French covered heels; $10.00 to $15.00 values. Our prices— $8.95 $9.85 to $12.85 Beautiful Pumps Patent or kid, high covered French heels, or the new Baby Leah heels; hand-turned soles; $8.00 to $11.00 values. Our prices $5.95 $6.85 to $9.85 Newest Hosiery to match your Spring Footwear. SPECIAL VALUE In Low Heel Pumps In patent or kid; an ideal Pump for walking; a $7.00 value. Special at. $4.85 SPECIAL VALUE In Walking Oxford In brown calf, single sole, military or low walking heel; a $9.00 value. Special. $6.85 The Home of Better Shoes for Less Money! The Newest Buckles. Family Shoe Store 1013 CONGRESS AVE. Matron; Mrs. Aliberta V. G. Vilmore, Grand Secretary. Mr. P. Love, proprietor of Blue Blood, was a crumbed last week, was buried Sunday. He was a fine citizen and progressive man, who was shocked to the community. The family has our sympathy. 555 Cough Restache - A true and tried treatment. Cold, Hearsay, Bronchitis, Sore Throat and all dis- comforts. The蕴含 chloroform 1 min, cal- cohol 2 per cent. Price 50 cents. Pre- ventive Oc. 1069. Hilliard Medicine Oc. 1069. CARD OF THANKS. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! At These New Bargains. Eleven houses on Arthur St., between Crosby and Hardcastle. One 12-room house and two 6-room houses. Three 5-room houses and four 4-room houses, prices ranging from $1500 to $3500, $250 and $500 down, equipped with electric Lights and baths. One 6-room house on Palmer St., $1500 to $3500. One 6-room house and two 3-room houses on Jefferson Ave., $350 down, all equipped with 4 rooms and hall, sanitary, $300 down. One 5-room house on Mason St., Police Ward, brance and gas, $600 down. One 4-room houses on Providence for $450 down. BOB ROBERTS REAL ESTATE Office 4191½ Milam 6307 4 Public Installation Held by Pythian Family; Officers Assume Duties Washington Lodge No. 88, K. of P., of Dk honour, Caintheater, K. of P., of Dk honour, day night, February 4, and installed following officers Lodge No. 88, Wynn, C.; Robert Rhymes, P.; Wynn, Wy; Robert Rhymes, P.; Wynn, Wy; Robert Charlton, M. of P.; Charles M. of P.; Cooper, M. at A.; Robert Allen, I. G.; Cooper, M. at A.; Robert Allen, I. G.; were installed by District Deputy Wm. Wynn. Wynn. LEWIS-BLUE 905-907 CO Correct Millinery for S Specially Priced, Feature Value $60 Here is truly a wonderful se linery; every Hat shown is are Hats of straw braid and dations. Showing models suitable for are a number of pretty Sailor brims. WIS-BLUMRICH 905-907 CONGRESS AVE Correct Millinery Fashions for Spring by Priced, Featuring $8.00 to Values, at $6.95 a wonderful selection of beauti- Hat shown is an authentic mo- traw braid and charming Geor- models suitable for women and m of pretty Sailors, in wide, medi Correct Millinery Fashions for Spring Specially Priced, Featuring $8.00 to $10.00 Values, at $6.95 Here is truly a wonderful selection of beautiful New Millinery; every Hat shown is an authentic model. Included are Hats of straw braid and charming Georgette combinations. Showing models suitable for women and misses, included are a number of pretty Sailors, in wide, medium and narrow brims. Other New Spring Millinery Priced from $4.98 to $12.50 LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. MILLINERY WOMEN'S WEAR BLUMRICH ERY WOMENS WEAR LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. MILLINERY WOMEN'S WEAR R. W. THOMPSON DEAD (By the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C.-Richard W. Thompson, one of the best known newspaper correspondents in the country, died here Friday night, February 12, following an operation at Fredrews Hospital. He was confined to his home for some time, suffering from a nervous breakdown. He leaves a wife and daughter. Mr. Thompson began his news business in 1915, and for a number of years conducted Thompson's News Bureau, the United States government for a number of years, and was one of the chief assistants to Dr. Emmet J. Scott, assistant to UMRICH CO. ENGRESS AVE. Every Fashions Showing During $8.00 to $10.00 s, at 195 Selection of beautiful New Mil- n authentic model. Included charming Georgette combina- women and misses, included in wide, medium and narrow UMRICH CO. WOMENS WEAR A genuine bargain—48-inch plank topped Extension Table, quarter sawn, fumed or golden oak; six quarter sawn box. Dining Chairs, brown finish upholstered, slip seats, in fumed or golden oak; 54-inch quartered oak Buffet, beautiful clear mirror and drawers and doors that fit; a seasoned, high-class suite. Value $205.00. Until March 1st. A real lifetime Bedroom Suite; something of the quality to hand down to your daughter; a Chifforet for drawer room, a Vanity Case for comfortable dressing, a Bed for real rest. Let your bedroom reflect your good taste. Regularly priced $275.00 $338.50. Until March 1st. Y.M.C.A. CONFERENCE WAS GREAT SUCCESS; WORK GIVEN IMPETUS The big Y. M. C. A. conference was a great success. Much enthusiasm prevailed; afternoon session held at colored High School, with HYI Club H. M. K. Orraft, international secretariat L. Gordon, state secretary of Texas, W. M. D. Blair and others made telling points. The session at the High SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER School was a conference with boys. A new condition will come out of such a conference. Rev. Jordan, Holden, Kinchon, Prots. Locks, Holden and Klinchon. Emmet Harrison spoke for the club, and his telling address was effective. Emerson Lights and Leon Hardaway took the lead in pushing forward the work since the president was ill. The Y. M. C. A. hand received much applause. The 'Y' orchestra and Earl Beunemack made a decided life. The two compositions by Herbert Lott on violin, Clarence Cameron White. The addresses by Hon. M. H. Griffin, Mr. H. K. Craft spoke on the fourte program of boy work. He was a pleasing talk, replete with illustrations. He spoke from Lake 2152. The program of boy work was planned and was interesting. Mr. Gordon spoke on the Texas work. He said Houston know how to lead and do. He asked the large crowd to assist the local society in the construction of over $8000 had been raised by the four branches in the state among colored people. Houston was the first and only raiser he full quot for bake work.