Houston Informer

FINAL EDITION VOL. IV. GETTING 'EM TOLD By-C. F. RICHARDSON. BENEFIT BALL GAME. A benefit baseball game for Union Hospital is being talked and discussed among the professional and business men of the Houston Colored Commer- 员, and it has been unofficially announced that they will "near stars," "would be stars," and "never-to-be stars" is being recruited from the ranks of the business and professional men to engage in deadly combat with the local carriers. Just when and where this game will be staged, we have not been informed, but we venture the assertion that when it is staged that the Houston public will see a thriller unlike any EXAMPLE OF CO-OPERATION. On Sunday, May 27, the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Houston Colored Commercial Club will jointly rally at one of the local churches. This deserves more than passing notice, for its beakpads a species of colony that is not only able to survive its kind even seen or shown before among colored people in Houston. Both organizations have well-defined programs and each is desirous of selling itself to the public. The programs are selfless and put over a joint program in order that the cause of the race might be more in line with the goals of this city along co-operative lines. This is teaching by example which surpasses precept; especially where it is not possible to reach the leaders of both organizations are to be commended for this example. The leaders of both organizations are honored that the undertaking will have THE HOUSTON INFORMER NEGRO EXODUS STIRS DIXIE Northern Migration Seriously Affecting South's Labor Mart Every state of the South is now making serious study of the gigantic exodus. The rantings of the demagogues, they who in hygeine years have thrived upon publicly expressed race hatred, are frowned upon and openly protested by the leading citizens. Editors of newspapers are directing apologetic comments by signed articles. As in the case for example, of Frederick Sullens, owner of the Jackson (Miss.) Daily News, in a two-column earnest article, under his signature and with the two-column "Address: "Here Is Solution of Negro Exodus." Mr. Sullens urges a million dollar endowment for the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, in Utica, Miss. Wm. H. Holtckwitz, principal, as well as that of the South desired colored people to remain. Mr. Sullens concludes: "I have studied the question for more than twenty years and I am thoroughly convinced that there is but one way out, and that is through education and the Christian religion." In the same state of Mississippi there has just been held throughout the state, in every county court house on a set date, an inter-racial meeting, and means of bettering conditions. Shortage of Workers. Today there is an actual shortage of workers in 23 states of the union, while in 21 other states unemployment has been completely wiped out. In only four states—Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Carolina—is there an actual shortage of workers. The survey of the present labor situation is according to statistics and reports gathered from every state and every community, from labor organizations and state and federal employment agencies. Not only is there a security of labor throughout the country, but there is also a security of any previous time in American history, with the possible exception in some industries of the year 1920. Such, in brief, is the transformation in the labor and industrial world that has been created by the Harding administration has been in power. Having to the survey made, 14 states report serious shortage in farm labor. They are Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Montana, California, Montana, Washington, and California. The following states show a scarcity of workers in the farm industry (male), there being more jobs than there are to fill them. New York, Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri, Mississippi. In the following states the building trees are unable to secure enough help to carry on construction under contract. New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Arizona, Nevada. The following states report no unemployment, the majority of industries far-reaching effect upon our people here. We talk and talk co-operation and then practice everything but co-operation; but here we have a concrete and real future in the community and a day among colored Houstonians and its certainly augurs much for the race's future in the community. The place of the joint program is made public, our people will attend in large numbers and not only learn more of what each other knows, but uplift and advance in economic, civic, political and other lines, to place their stamp of approval upon us. "In union there is strength" and victory, but in disunion there is only weakness and disgraceful defeat. Fellow citizens, take this cue and go. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923 being normal and in some industries there being a scarcity of help: Mary 'and, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico and New Mexico. Notwithstanding farmers are offering wages higher than any previous time in the history of American agriculture, with the exception of the war period, they are unable to secure necessary help. This is also very farther west of ranch land, and in the Northwest of lumber men. Common labor is at a premium in manpower, being paid 70 to 80 cents an hour. A report just issued by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics covering 53 different industries and 5,453 different plants shows that for the month of March, 38 of those industries increased the number of employees and 41 of the 53 increased the total payrolls. compared with a year ago, the increase in the number of employees and amount of payrolls for the iron and steel industry, as compared with a year ago, shows an increase of 42 per cent in the number of employees and 84.5 per cent in wages paid. The automobile industry shows an increase of 53 per cent in the number of employees and 84.5 per cent in wages paid. ADVERTISING HEAD WALKER M F G. CO. PAYS HOUSTON VISIT Mr. Harry D. Evans, advertising manager of the Madame C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city during the week in the interest of the trip-to the Holy Land, now being conducted by that company. This contest is open to ministers of all denominations, bishops and connectional officers of the various denominations, and there are four major prizes offered, viz: First, trip to Holy Land and second, trip to the Holy Land and third, money; third, trip to Holy Land; fourth, trip to Paris, France. These prizes will be awarded to the minister receiving the largest number of votes. The minister with the highest district will be awarded $100 in cash. It is a splendid opportunity for some Holy Land ministers and the ancient Holy Land without any cost to himself. Very anxious that several South Texas ministers enter this contest and to explain the details of the content, he made this special trip BAND MANAGER HAS PRAISE FOR INFORMER Editor Houston Informer: Houston, Texas, May 16, 1923.—The members of the Masonic band though they would not be treating The Informer right if they did not thank you for the timely editorial appearing in last week's issue. The Masonic band would think that you are thinking mindful in man in race in Houston, and every word of your editorial was true, yet the Masonic band is still ready and willing to help any church in this community who calls upon them for aid; because the Masonic band is made up of Christian-hearted young men. For myself I will not be without the Houston Informer in my house. Enclosed you will find my personal check for one year's subscription. In lieu of that check Mr.Mgr. of Masonic Band, 1415 Andrews Street. "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, M ODUS S BLACK CHICAGOAN GETS BIG POSITION M. S. S. **Major A. E. Petterson.** (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, IL—Major A. E. Petterson, son, of the late one of the leaders of colored democracy in Chicago, has been appointed assistant corporation counsel by the administration of Mayor William B. Dever. The position pays $6,000. Major Patterson has been a democrat in the city, and he was only considered for register of the treasury under the Wilson regime. He is married and a property owner. By virtue of his position he will be one of the leaders and spokesmen of the Dever administration for the colored population. Playing position colored men have ever held under a Chicago administration. EIGHTEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AWARDED NORMAL DIPLOMAS The commencement exercises of the Houston Training and Industrial College, Prof. S. W. Houston, principal were held at Huntsville Wednesday night, May 16, and a packed house witnessed and cheered the program as rendered by the young people of this famed institution of learning which is doing such a constructive educational work in that part of the state. Principle pal Houston had a real vision when he established the school and the manner in which the colored and white races have supported the institution prove that it is doing a real service to hu manity. Eighteen young people received their diploma on this occasion, as follows: Mary Anderson, Members of the University of Lincoln, and Mary Anderson, Leella Ressa Lee McGuire, Geneva Ellen Harris, Roosevelt Kingberry, Ella Bessie Manning, Lucy Inez Ashford, Theresa Leon McCowan, Ernest McCowan, Barnest Oakus Pace, Florida Laura�an, and Mary�an. The Lee Handy, Edward Specuer, Willis Glover, Lillian Hightower, Lorenza James Harris and Willis Memphis Johnson. The class officers were: Edward Spencer, president, Members of Johnson, Leadership, Lincoln Handy, secretary; Florida Chambers, treasurer Class flower, jasmine; class motto, "Not only to equal but to excel"; class colors, gold and purple. The following program was executed: Processional; invocation, Rev. W. H. Hall; "Nightingale and the Rose" (Lehnert), Treble Cleft; salutatory, "Leadership," James Henry Anderson; "Rosary," (Nevin) Burleigh Club; veledictory, Keep "Himbing"; "Miss Johnson" (Bail); "Mr. Mather Macheer" (Ball) Burleigh Club; address and awarding diplomas, Rev. F. Rivers Barnwell, Ft. Worth, Texas; "Though We Part," senior class; postlude. The speakers covered themselves with glory and it was easily the most outstanding program ever rendered by this school. BISHOP COLLEGE'S CLOSING The commencement exercises of Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, will begin tonight (Friday) and conclude next Wednesday. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday, by Rev. A. L. Bose, Ft. Worth, president of the Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention and pastor of Mt. Glead Baptist Church. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, Dallas, will address the graduates of the theological department on Tuesday. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. G. J. Rosseau on Wednesday morning. Colored Americans, Victims of Raw Deal, Deserting Southland (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.—That migration problem of serious proportions factorily by the united effort of groups, was the sentiment of the here May 6th and 7th under the Federation, at which Dr. W. W. E. Haynes of New York and Mf of public welfare of the city of Gers. Chicago, Ill.—That migration is bringing Northern cities a race problem of serious proportions which can only be solved satisfactorily by the united effort of the best thinking people of both groups, was the sentiment of the conference on race relations held here May 6th and 7th under the auspices of the Chicago Church Federation, at which Dr. W. W. Alexander of Atlanta, Dr. George E. Haynes of New York and Miss Mary McDowell, commissioner of public welfare of the city of Chicago, were the principal speakers. The several meetings held during due to defective workmanship of white the two days' session studied the prob. and Negro employees," 25 said there lem from various angles, one of the was no difference; four said "The same problem was the report upon which the greater the Negro in industry, The Migrants Are Coming. "Negroes are on their way North. Make up your mind on that fact," said Dr. Haynes, "and they will continue to come as long as the chance for well-paid employment and greater opportunities holds out. The present expansion of business is in a consequent demand for labor suggests that the coming summer and fall will witness a real flood of colored people to industrial centers such as has never been seen before and it is well for communities to prepare themselves so that they can be a more easily and rapidly possible friction. "Between 1910 and 1920 there were, estimating roughly, about 430,000 colored people in the North. Eighty percent of the men in earlier days were black, and they are restricted to domestic employment. During the past ten years, however, the race has gained and held places in five or six of the basic industries of the North; such as meat packing, iron and steel plants, clothing trades and the building trades, while a growing number are fitting into mechanical lines. Can Negro Labor Make Good. "The continuation of the migration depends solely upon whether the Northern industrial employer finds Nego labor profitable. Our investigations covering a number of cities and plants show that in some it has been a success and in some it has not done so. We have found that the number of reasons for this; unsympathetic theft, lack of the habit of making time, other than c. p. t., a tendency to lay off after pay day, poor housing and housework, all which said could be corrected if the proper interest is taken by colored and white citizens, welfare workers and churches. We have found that these newborn potential good citizens and preventing trouble is not correcting or correcting it after it happens. Opinions of Employers. When asked, "Do the Negro workmen show ambition for advancement?" thirteen gave an emphatic "Yes," one of them said, "you marked degree," four said "Yes," but two said "Same as whites;" four replied with an unchained of ambition in the sense asked as answers "as not a rule," in some cases, and "Not generally," and for three there was no reply. The question of ambition in the sense asked is, of course, bound up with the question of the hope for advancement offered by the employer. This may be explained by the fact that 18 employers from the fact that 18 employers said they admitted Negroes to skilled occupations without motivation from the employers from the ability, white 19 others limited their admission to such occupations. From one there was no request. The options of 38 employers who were employed 108,215 white workers and 6,757 Negro workers in 1918-1919 were for Negroes that was not made by Negro workers on Northern industrial employers during the world war period. When asked, "What difference, if any, there was in the loss of materials is bringing Northern cities a race which can only be solved satisfiably, the best thinking people of both conferences on race relations held auspices of the Chicago Church Alexander of Atlanta, Dr. George Mary McDowell, commissioner Chicago, were the principal speak- due to defective workmanship of white and Negro employees," 25 said there was no difference; four said "The same or about the same," one said "Greater ordered" and from eight there was no response. When asked what difference if any between the time required to break in white and Negro workers to the jobs of their plants (the comparison was based in each case upon the usual time the employer set for such breaking in), six replied equal time for both, four said "The same," three said "About the same," seven said "No difference," four said "Longer for color," one said "Depends upon person, and for thirteen there was no record. Conspiracy of Silence. "Secret methods of dealing with the race problem in America, such as employed by the Ku Klux Klan, will tend only to spread and stir up elemental passions in communities where this question is acute," said Dr. W. W. Alexander, a distinguished white Southerner. "Itacial difficulties grow largely out of mental attitudes," he continued. "Only by bringing intelligent whites and colored men together by frank and friendly discussion can the chasm between them be bridged." "In the South there has been a conspiracy of silence on this question. There is nothing that makes for danger more than whisperings behind closed doors. You in the Northern cities need to be warned that secret organizations and secret methods applied to the problem will only fan the fires of race hatred. The problem is one that needs daylight." Miss Mary McDowell, whose interest in racial matters has always been keen and helpful, depicted the housing situation of the Chicago with its lack of houses, crowding, sore spots and its relation to better living and neighborly relations. The 10,000 colored people who lived in Chicago ten years ago had been consigned to a definite district, but when it swelled to 110,000 it burst these invisible boundaries, resulting in friction, she said. Better homes, cheaper rents and the bearing of a good home upon the way the migrant succeeded with his job and his life in a new community must be given consideration, she insisted. As a result of the conference a committee of members was appointed, which will reduce the proceedings of the conference to a "summary and recommendations." These will be formulated and published in the very near future. HARRISBURG ODD FELLOWS HEARD REV. GREENE PREACH The sermon preached by Rev. William M. Greene to the Odd Fellows and Households of Ruth at Harribsburg, last Sunday afternoon, is still the chief topic of conversation among the residents of the "Burg" and Homesteads who heard the divine on said occasion. The veteran Odd Fellow took his text from Psalms 24. "The earth is the land of suffering and suffering and preached a novel and unique sermon. The services were held at the Free Mission Baptist Church and the collection amounted to $200. Among the distinguished visitors were Dr. David Abner, Jr., most noble governor of the Household of Ruth of Texas, his wife and Attorney L. V. Allen, who say that Rev. Greene was never in finer fettle than on this occasion. People's Paper NO.52 C. C. C. PLANS RALLIES OVER ENTIRE CITY C. C. C. PLANS RALLIES OVER ENTIRE CITY In order to acquaint the people with the program and purpose of the organization, the Houston Colored Commercial Club decided at a meeting Monday night, held in the home of the American Mutual, 7141 Prairie Avenue, to conduct a series of lectures for a tullity throughout the city, same to be held on Sunday afternoons at the various churches. The first meeting will be a joint program with the Houston branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which will be held Sunday, May 27, 3:30 p. m., at St. John Baptist Church on Dowling, Rev. H. R. Johnson, pastor. The club held a very interesting and enthusiastic meeting Monday Vice President John W. Hubert presented. Several members present made brief talks, including Dr. F. F. Stone, Newman Dudley, J. O. P. DeWalt, J. E. Armstead, R. L Isaacs and C. F. Richardson, the latter reporting on the work and status of the organization. The next regular meeting of the club will be held at the American Mutual Monday night, May 29, 10:00 a.m. 8 o'clock. A full attendance of the membership is desired, as the summer program will be put under way at this meeting. C.C.C.BALL TEAM TO PLAY CARRIERS IN BENEFIT GAME The following lineup has been announced by Manager C. C. Stuart of the Colored Commercial Club team, composed of business and professional men, which will play the local carriers in a benefit ball game for Union Hostel the day and place to be announced later. Most of these players were stars in their college days, while some have played with semo-pro clubs, and they are working out daily for the contest the team is preparing for. The game promises to be a bactic struggle—a little world’s series—and already heavy wagers are being made on the outcome of the battle. It will be a great time for people and people are expected from far and near to enjoy this diamond cla C. C. C. Team. Howard, W. J. Dr., J. Michell, M. L. 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NON OFFICE 3 0/0 Bonds, Watches, Jew- Goods, Ammunition ER Phone Preston 754 THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SundaySchool Lesson SundaySchool Lesson (By REV P. B. P. FITWATER, D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). Copyright, 1923, Western Newspaper Union. LESSON FOR MAY 20 ELIJAH, THE BRAVE REFORMER LESSON TEXT I - Kings III-34-6 GOLDEN TEXT-Choose you this day REFERENCE MATERIAL- Malechal 4-6 # Matthew 11:34; 16:34 Luke 11:26 # TOPIC MARY-Elijah and the Poor WOMEN JUNIOR TOPIC-Eiljah's Wonderful INTERMEDIATE AND ENSURE TOPIC - How Eiljah Defied Wickness How Eiljah Defied Wickness What Modern Reformers Can Learn from Eiljah. 1. Eiljah Meets Ahab. (v. 17, 18). At the Lord's command Eiljah showed himself to Ahab. When Eiljah last was seen by Ahab he an- nounced to Eiljah by his word (17:1). In connection with the prophet's appearance before the king, rain was promised. 1. Ahab's Question. "Art you be the aim was to intimidate Eiljah, to awe him into submission. 2. Eiljah's Answer. (v. 18). He denied the charge and bodily de- fense the nation was caused by the idolatry of Ahab and his family. 1. Eiljah's Challenge. (v. 19:24). 1. People Assembled. (v. 19:20). The people at the urgent request of Eiljah. 2. Elljah's Ringing Call to Decision (vv. 21-24). (1) The question asked, "Who is your God, Baal or the Lord?" (vv. 21). Many of the people had not wholly forsaken God. They attempted to worship both God and Baal. Many today are halting between two opinions. They are halting between self and Savior, sin and holiness, mammon and God. (2) The salience of the people. (v. 21). This may have been because of fear of the king or of ignorance, for many were of the opinion that to be religious was the only thing necessary, irrespective of the being worshiped. There is all the difference between merely worshiping and really worshiping God that there is between hell and heaven. (3) The method of decision (vv. 22-24). Two sacrifices were to be provided—one to be offered to Baal, the other to God. The god who answered by fire was to be the God. The people consented that this was a fair test. Accepted sacrifice is the grand and supreme test by which God is calling upon men everywhere to make the decision between Christ and the heathen gods. The offering by the Prophets of Baal (1. vv. 25-28). Elijah gave the prophets of Baal the first opportunity to prove to the people as to whether Baal was a real god. The real difference is that the person to whom prayer is made. 2. The Offering by Elijah (vv. 30-30). (1) The people invited near (vv. 30) this object was for them to give to the bullock to fully grasp the gentleness of the test. (2) The altar repairs (vv. 30-32). Elijah took twelve stones representing the united nation. (3) The bullock was in place as the tamer the bullock was in place he had four barrels of water three times emptied upon the sacrifice and the wood so as to fill the trench about the bullock. God's power was sufficient that he heaped difficulty upon difficulty. (4) Elijah's prayer (vv. 36, 37). (a) It was based upon covenants (vv. 36). (b) The prayer rests in covenant relationship. (b) Its object was God's exaltation (vv. 35). Elijah was jealous for God's glory. His supreme destiny was to be saved. (c) He was for the salvation of the people. (vv. 37). His heart yearned after Israel. He was most desirous that they should come to God. (5) The reason Lord fell and consumed not the sacrifice but the wood, stones and dust, even liking up the water in the trench. (b) The people fell on the ground and confessed that the Lord was the God. IV. The Execution of Bail's Prophets (v. 40). for the drastic action that Israel's government was a theocracy. God was their king. 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Texas Let Us Do Your Work We have just added another unit in the form of a Wet Wash Laundry, with the best machinery to do the work. Let us do your washing—you do the ironing. We'll do it better 2416 McKINNEY AVE. PHONE PRESTON 6982 (Auto Delivery to All Parts of the City) HARMON'S 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 so loitited. J. H. HARMON, Prop. 423 SAN FELIPE ST. PHONE PRESTON 2921 Preston 3343 Preston 1909 PEOPLES PHARMACY Everything in the Drug Line—Toilet Articles and Cold Drinks An Efficient Prescription Department G. R. M. NEWMAN and H. E. McCOY, Props. 410 MILAM STREET Night and Morning Have Clean, Healthy Eyes If they Tire, Itch, Smart, Burn or Discharge if Sore, Irritated. Inflamed or annulled, use Murine olean. Refreshen salts. Sale for Infant or Adult. At all Druggists. For Free Dry Good. 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Madam Jefferson possesses a natural gift from birth, and is one of the greatest licensed preachers of the age. She has a supernatural gift. God has given her great power to heat and heat her people. Her indication medicine is excellent. She has discovered a wonderful hair vigor that prevents dandruff, stops falling hair, and gives new life and growth. Her pressing oil is wonderful. Her face bleach removes blackheads, sunburn and gives a beautiful complexion. Her pile salve reaches the worst cases. Her liniment is good for stiff joints, toothache and all pains. Agents wanted. Send 10 cents stamps with all letters. Orders promptly filled. Address— IDA B. JEFFERSON Box 648, Longview, Texas SON 423 SAN FELIPE ST. USE MURINE FOR YOUR EYES PAGE THREE Preston 1909 THE HOUSTON INFORMER "BOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 410 Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston -as, under the Act of March 3, 1919. Office: 8:00 a. m. to 7 p. m. Nights and Sundays Preston 1243 Capitol 1400 Capitol 1400 **Design Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Longacre building, New York.** **IMPORTANT!** Make all checks, Crafts, money orders, etc. payable to and address all communications to The Houston Informer, 418 Milam Street, Houston, Texas. **NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS:** Always demand a receipt when paying your subscription to the Houston Informer and pay no subscriptions to unauthorized representatives. All daily appointed agents will have receipt books. Protect your interests, as well as ours, by urging upon a receipt and then keep it. 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 most premier city. 6. Cooperation between the 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. Equity in 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 HOULD RECEIVE LESS. —ROOBEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923. FLORIDA AND DIXIE PUNISHMENT. FLORIDA AND DIXIE PUNISHMENT. There is an old adage which runs something like this: "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good," and the for ourbears used to say, "The tray will turn some day." Judging from what has transpired in Florida in the last few weeks, it seems that we are witnessing the fulfillment of both this maxim and prophecy. For years the penal institutions not only of Florida, but the entire South, have employed force and violence in dealing with prisoners and even citizens not under arrest, particularly where and when said persons were identified with the colored race. But Florida tried to cover too much territory when its hideous and horrible peonage system claimed as a victim a white youth of North Dakota, who came into the toils of the law while beating his way on a railroad train in that state. When the civilization of this Southern commonwealth was called to the attention of the civilized world by her Northern sister, the law-makers of Florida immediately got busy and sought to abolish force in dealing with prisoners. During the legislative hearing on the abolition of force in dealing with prisoners in that state, one representative took the position that it "takes a whip to handle mules and niggers" and this maudlin and hellish utterance almost caused defeat of the measure seeking to reduce barbarism and heathenism in that state and make possible some semblance of a modern and humane civilization in handling prisoners. Force, ordinarily speaking and as generally employed upon prisoners in the South, was originally intended for colored prisoners; but violence, like the swollen stream on a rampage, can not be confined to any particular channel nor can the color of the victim always be the deciding factor. When a storm strikes a community, it generally exacts its toll without respect to creed, class or color. The same condition obtains when an epidemic plays have and throws consternation in the populace of any locality. The same thing is true with crime, whether committed by individual criminals, organized bands of terrorists and anarchists or supposed minions of the law, constabulary officers or convict camp guards. In most Southern states no man can serve on the constabulary, police or prison force who has not killed a "few niggers" or unless he has earned the reputation of being a "bad man." "gunman," "flogger," or "hard-boiled bully." Is it any wonder that this Northern white youth was a taste of the Dixie medicine so long administered to colored prisoners with impunity and immunity? Routine life becomes monotonous, and, after beating, kicking and murdered colored people for the last sixty years, these prod- PAGE FOUR 1 NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATEB: ...... Using Representative, W. B. Ziff Company Miami; 321 Victoria Building, St. Leuis, B. N.Y. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS: a receipt when paying your subscriptions no subscriptions to unauthorized represen- t will have receipt books. Protect your in- upon a receipt and then keep it. THE INFORMER'S PLATFORM: THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923 uets of Southern cowardice naturally looked around for new fields and fresh victims, and thus the hue of the skin made no difference: just so they were afforded a little "fun and fricol" as this particular and peculiar "pastime" must maintain its average in "Bam." PETER H. BURGESS Now the Florida legislature has voted to abolish corporal punishment in the penal institutions for a period of two years; to give humane treatment of prisoners a trial. It was rather unfortunate that this white youth should have suffered such a fate, but it appears that his cruel and horrible death, brought about by merciless flogging by a convict camp guard, was the ill wind that apparently has blown somebody good. That peonage does exist in the South and that in a most revolting and hideous form, is well known in both local and federal circles; yet since the vast majority of the innocent and helpless victims have been colored people, there has been no determined efforts on the part of either state or federal officials to remove this stain and disgrace from our domestic escutcheon. Chickens do come home to roost and as long as lawlessness and slavery are winked at and condoned in the South, this section of the country will continue to be the shame and disgrace of democracy. W. E. C. MATTHEWS, superintendent of the Houston District of the American Mutual Benefit Association 714% Prairie Avenue, announces the following well-known citizens as con- ficial force of the Houston district. CONSISTENT INCONSISTENCY CONSISTENT INCONSISTENCY We once knew a colored editor who charged for practically every item that appeared in his paper, especially of a local nature, and he was a great friend. Messra. Anthony Harris, Charles Paynes, James L. Thomas, Antioch Baptist Church, J. C. Shelton, Horace Pope, W. H. Holmls, Belt Baptist Church, J. D. Jackson, M. Vernon M. Church, J. D. Jackson, M. Vernon M. Church; Hy L. Keener, Rev. J. L. Smith, St. John Baptist Church (Dowling); J. H. White, Boynton Chapel M. E. Church; Edwin Spencer, Damascus Baptist Church; Clem Bolden, St. John (Broadway); B. V. Waddell, C. L. Johnson, Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church; W. L. Anderson, Mt. Zion Church; W. L. Anderson, Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Titus Thomas, Rev. Skyes' Church; Rev. David Williams, Liberty Baptist Church and George B. He gave as his reason the fact that the average colored man or woman never cares anything about a colored newspaper until he or she desires a little cheap publicity and since the white newspapers, which these colored people often read to the exclusion of their own not only refuse to print such social news but often oppose issues and movements that mean much to and for colored citizens, the colored people are compelled to resort to colored publications or go wanting in getting their names into public print. While we have not pursued this policy nor condemned it, the fact of the matter is that our people are only consistent by their inconsistency. And we have no fight to make upon white daily newspapers, for if a person desires to keep in touch with doings of the day, he or she must read daily newspapers. Superintendent Matthews asks for the pravelful co-operation of members of the race in the Houston district by calling or call at office $7415 Pratie Avenue. But before the country was dotted with daily publications among the other races, they had their monthly and weekly periodicals and later they secured such support from the reading and advertising public that they were able to conduct daily papers. JONES' TAILOR SHOP OPENS MODERN PLANT IN INDEPENDENCE HTS But the colored newspaper is the only publication that gives the bright side of the race; that chronicles our worthy deeds and does not feature, headline and exploit our misdeeds; that carries any social news of our group; that gives a rap about the struggles, sufferings, hopes, aims and aspirations of our racial contingent; that speaks out in thunderous tones against the many injustices and inequalities heaped upon colored people in this country; that affords decent and respectable employment to members of our race and provides a place for our boys and girls. In order to maintain his standard of service, to meet competition and make a place for more members of the race, Mr. P. K. Jones, head of Jones McKinney announces the establishment of No. 2 at Columbia and Thirty-first Street. Independence Heights. The telephone number of this new shop is Taylor 928, and it will serve the members of that section of the community. The colored newspaper may be "ragged, but it's round here," wasn't sent for, but it's down here," and the colored person that gloats in the fact that he or she does not take any race newspaper should carry all his or her papers to the papers that he or she reads and for which he or she pays out good coin of the realm. In speaking of his business, Mr. Jones said: "We maintain a very high standard of tailoring, cleaning and pressing, which is equaled by few and the most efficient help obtainable to doer to give our customers and patrons the proper service. We have the cooperation of our assistants in using every effort to give patrons the best service we can render. We boast on service because we have the necessary equipment to do all work satisfactorily. We want the people of this city to know that we are knocking at their doors; their business is what we want; service is what they must have." The colored newspaper is simply the voice of the colored race crying in the wilderness of oppression and repression; it is the watchman on the tower, sounding the alarm at approaching danger and marshaling our forces into the proper direction for their ultimate trump over might and wrong. Fought from within and without, the colored newspaper stands on the front-line trenches and contends against overwhelming odds for the rights of its people; doing this often while the sinews of battle are being treacherously, malicious, insidiously and sometimes ignorantly and, unwittingly, delivered unto the opposing forces. Saul slew his thousands, but David his tens of thousands; and thus, without endeavoring to discount the other leaders of our group in their efforts for race betterment and solidarity, they only reach their thousands, while the newspapers reach their tens of thousands. This Independence Heights shop, like the Third Ward plant, will stress service and Mr. Jones should get the support and patronage of our people in that section, for he merits it by his class work turned out by his two shops. Our people conduct business too much on musky sentimentality. If they like you, they will take your paper and patronize your place of business, whether you can deliver the goods or not; but if they dislike you, it matters not how excellent your paper is nor how meritorious your article or product, your name is "Dennis" with them and they will absolutely have nothing to do with you nor yours. LOCAL EDUCATOR'S WORK On Sunday afternoon, June 3, there will be a bifly rally held by Houston College at the City Auditorium, for an excellent program will be executed. Yet these same persons will subscribe for papers of the other races and even trade with institutions owned and operated by other races, even jim-crowning and segregating themselves to get 'stealth class service, and delight in parading that fact. The purpose of this occasion is to raise $2,500 to match a similar amount of funds raised by the school by the General Board of Education of New York City, provide the They will boast that they take certain daily papers, and yet these same papers refuse to carry one item that reflects creditably upon the race; but they will go out of their way to chronicle some vicious crime or incite their readers to mob-violence upon some alleged "black, black brute." President I. M. Terrell, formerly principal of the Port Worth High School and Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, has accomplished much since assuming the head of the school and really deserves and should receive recognition for his heart-shaped contribution of Houston, regardless of racial connection or denominational affiliations. He has placed this school on the educational map, putting it in touch with the leading educational boards of the country and securing a kind of union that never enjoyed by the school before. If a bond issue is submitted and it appears that colored people will reap some benefits out of the proposition, some of these same papers will inject the "Negro question" into the campaign and seek to prejudice white voters against it because their colored subscribers, supporters and adherents have been promised some crying improvements or necessary relief out of the same. Talk about ingratitude and inconsistency, how does this strike you? The colored newspaper does not refer to colored people as "Rastus," "Auntie," "Uncle," "coon," "darkey," "nigger," nor does it employ a small "n" in the word "Negro." Houston College is one of the few colored schools selected by the department of education of the state for hold summer schools and normals, and this resignation is the result of President Terrell's unintering efforts. Colored women are given their rightful titles and designations in colored newspapers and wives of our prominent and leading men are not referred to as "Amie So-and-so, wife of John So-and-so." At some stage in our racial career we should begin to think and act in keeping with sensible thought; for our consistent inconsistency or our inconsistent consistency portrays us to the thinking public as lacking in the finer sensibilities and nobler attributes that go to make a real race. Selah! It is hoped that Houstonians will have the opportunity June and in the president and faculty of Houston College obtain their financial object in financial object and possible SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Deer Gus: De Houston Informer, de greatest race paper south uv de Masun an'Dixun line, wuz awl worked up ter er fever heet 'xseedin' 114 degrees las Saddy. Ever man jack uv us, frum de boy whut has charge uv de waist basket file up ter de feller whut rares back in de chef edditer's cheer, wuz hitting on awl six long 'bout wun er clock on de 'buv mintchuned day gettin' reddy ter rush out er big entry edishun. De makeup man had awlreddy sot his tipe ter reed lack dis—HI SKOOL 'FES SER'S BIG HAYNES CAR STOLE. De news kids had bin kermunikated wid an' had awl 'sembled dereselves at our back door, waitin' fer de papers ter cum jumpin' offer de press. De chef uv police, de head detekceriff, de hi sherruf had awl bin notified ter watch of diffunt rodes runnin' out from Houston in ordermint ter intersept de bole an' feerless theef whut had shode de unmittergaited nurse an' unlimited gawl ter steel rite frum under de I's uv de law itse' our Fesser's ortermobeel, who wood no doubt be hitting' de grit es soon es hee dord our newsboys hollerin' out "Uxtra! Uxtra! Awl erbout de Siunce Fesser's car be in' stole." Yas, sir, Gus, dere wuz tumult in dis sitty—in dis big ole kuntry town— an de Fessers wuz awl het up, prancin’ restless up an’ down. “Did dey steel it?” “Will dey ketch ‘em?” “Whare’dy leeve it?” were de questionaires profound. Es I wuz sayin', Gus, jes es de press- mun put his foot on de leaver whut wood hav started our big press ter rollin' off de extrys, dere wuz herd er big kermoshun at our frunt dore; sumbodyd holerin' out, “Yureeker! Yureeker! I dun foun' it,” an on 'ves tergashun we lurnt dat our good science fesser had show nuff foun his Haynes car rite in de very saim spot whare he had let' it, wid de geers lockt jes lack he lockt 'em; de wheels settin at de saim angle dat he put 'em at; in fac, de hole shebang wuz rite dere in de same block whare 'twuz le? an' uv coze cooden't be foun' in de nex' block whare de perfesser sed it order be foun'. But, Gus, how do they get data? No, no, Gus, I'm an' it does er fesser we're a wune, what wez evun yunger den I is an his students yuse ter call him “Bugs.” Naw, want aige. Well, whut wuz it? But, Gus, where wuz yu las Sunday? Did yu see awl dem Household sisters, Odd Feller brothers, Woodman nayburs, naybuesses, an' li'l nayburettes outen dat fo'th ward? Did yu see dat Masonick-U. B. F. ban? O, boy, 'twuz sum big day in cullud ferturnties on de second Lord's day in May, 'bleeve me. Dat ban', boy! O, kid, dem yuni- forms! I bin wunderin' why I ain't bin able ter sleep fer de pas' six weeks, but w'en I lamped dem screemin' royal purple yuniforms las' Sundy I foun' out de reezun. Wid awl de noise dem suits makes I doant' see how inny hu- man kin ever speck ter git ernuther wink uv sleep. I dun tuck de matter up wid Lawyer L. V. Allen, my 'turny, ter see ef we kant git de cote ter maik 'em taik dem yuniforms out 3 miles on de Richmun rode ever nite at 8 er'clock an' keep 'em tell 7 de nex' mornin', so es de sitersuns woant' dye uv insommer. But really, Gus, dese sierty summons is er messa. I means er grate big mess. Atter awl de runnin' an' rippin', an' marchin' an' swettin' ter glt ter heer er surmun what yu kin heer inny Sun dy in de yeer, not wun fourteanth uv de mimbers sets still long enruff ter heer de preecher 'nounce his text—dat is if he ever 'nounces wun. No, sir, Gus, yu doant ketch dese dolled up, regaliad up, badged up fokes lack de feller wuz in de song, "Awl dressed up an' no whare ter go," no, sir; dey's got plinty places ter go, an' I'd lack ter see iny Wurthy Master keep em' frum gwine. Awi uv which cauzes me ter rize up an ax, "Whyfa hav" dese lodge surmuns inny how?" Yu no, Gus, I hates ter meddel in uther fokes' bizness, an' I ain't gwine ter do it, not jes yit, but I wanter say dis, Gus: Linktum wunce sed yu can't fool awl de peepul awl de time, an' I means by dat, dat sum fokes whut thinks de'y's got de fokes fooled by ralsin' er howl 'bout sum sister gittin' in de' lime lite whut ain't wrthy is sho way off uv dere base, cauze dey's noes er thing er 2 too. Doan' try data's ole gaim, uv holerin', "Theef, theef," an' try ter gilt off wid de goods yo'self. See ever'thing, Gus? I doant want See everything, Gus? I don't wander hafter milk it no plainer. Morning prayer and service. 11:00 a.m. Evensong and sermon..... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening ..... 7:30 p.m. Wit and Humor A WISH COME TRUE "It often happen." "What?" "A fellow cut across in front of me in his automobile this morning, and I hoped a truck would run into him." "Way." "At the very next block I had the satisfaction of getting my wish. It doesn't often happen." Forgiven. Old Great (curiously) - You sounded! Why did you elope with my daughter? New Son-In-Law - To avoid the infamous foe and nonsense of a society Writ Old Gent (grasping his hand)— Thank heaven, my daughter has got a seaside husband—Boston Evening Transcript. HUMOR IN ALL TRADES Policemen (to suspicious stranger at midnight)—What are you doing in this store? Burglar—Can't yer see I'm takin' stock. Play the Game. Calmness in success is fine, Grit when waiting for it, I can't win, winner be. Do not be a whiner. Getting Back at Pa. "Pa," said Carence, "what's a hypo- erte" "It's a man who tells his wife that she looks better in her last year's hat that she does in the new $200 one she's just bought with a meaning glance in p'a's direction. Too Late for the Fish. Guest-I wish I had come here as week ago. Prothro-Ach- You are darting to my establishment. Guest-I don't know about that. What I mean is that I should have seen at this fish then instead of now.-Pathhinde. Showing Him Off The Doctor—I have given your baby a thorough examination and I can't find anything the nutter with him. Good Times Just Ahead "Can you remember," asks an exchange, "how you looked forward to your future twenty years ago?" Well, this is your future. What are you doing in it? "Oh—er—still looking forward." "100 Per Cent American," Mrs. Kelly—What makes these earlines so big? Grocer—They're imported, mum. Mrs. Kelly—I'll take the domestic one chance in the brains to swim accustom to this country. POWER "I never saw a woman so full of energy." Wear L. Why, merely correcting her mistakes keeps two men busy." Muings of * > Motor Cop. She struck a match in a carousel way. "I smoke a bit," said she. The price of gas went up that day. "It's a lot of money." Anxious to Please The man was up for bigamy. The judge who was up for bigamy expected to claim. "Whichever you say, judge, responded the culprit," Louisville Court said. Championship Form Caddy (to lady amateur, who loses her club for the third time) if you keep on like this, I see you being champion of England. Tl> Lady—Oh, do you really think so? Caddy—Yes; at throwing the 'ammer. Sheffield (England) Telegraph. The Proper Place. Nra. Mipp-I tell you I will have this out with you. Nra. Mipp-Wait until we get home to fight. Nra. What did we hire a flat for? CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS A SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORED PEOPLE IN MEXICO—THE LAND OF FREEDOM. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORED PEOPLE IN MEXICO—THE LAND OF FREEDOM. One million acres of as fine land as there is in the Valley of the Nile, for sale, rent or lease; selling price from $10 to $15 per acre; a civilization, provided with BRICK RESIDENCES for tenants or buyers; tractors from 20 acres up. This land is situated in the State of San Louis Potosí, about 50 miles from Tamalpixo, on the Mexican National R. R. It is traversed by two beautiful townships, a private railroad traverse this property and join it to the Mexican National. Free schools and churches. NO RACE DISCRIMINATION. This land is adapted to the raising of sugar cane, corn. Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, etc. Crope can be planted at any time of the year and can be grown in any climate. This land is adapted to the raising of sugar cane, corn, Irish pot sweet potatoes, onions, etc. Crops can be planted at any time each year. Three crops can be raised from the same ground each year. sugar mills, a sugar refinery, and one alcohol distillery or remises. A crop of corn planted now will be ready for harvest in August and a crop planted and harvested by the end of the year. Corn is grown in the field and is required to buy, but have team tools or sufficient means to buy team and tools and are able to himself for four months will be furnished all the land they can cultivate of any land. If they do not inquire, the team members if they do not they do not have to make this year if they will only come NOW! Tamplico, a town of 100,000 inhabitants, provides a ready market for all 85 markets in the area and now selling at $1.75 per斤. S. H. money and cabbage have never brought less than $50 per斤. The climate is healthy, temperature from 45 to 90 degrees. Average all 85 markets; irrigation unnecessary. Never freezes. Every stream runs through the town. Every market,arkeys, qual, grees and other edible birds are plentiful. Open seasonunting the year round. Bannanas, lemons, plums and like fruit grow in the woods. This is the land of promise, of freedom, of easy living with effort. Act NOW! Opportunity has no harb in the back of his head. It’s not, you must catch him when he comes; it’s too late when he has potted it. For further information, write— MR. ADVERTISER: A city that is set upon a hill can not be hid. Likewise is this true of advertisements inserted in a newspaper full of pep and ginger. And want the people to see your ad, then do not insert it in THE HOUSTON INFORMER 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 is found. Men, women and children grab it like a baby does candy, thereby proving conclusively that it is THE PEOPLE'S PAPER Mr. Advertiser: --- J. W. BOYD Lawyer Mr. Adver TH Mr. Advertiser: Is not a member of a chain of newspapers owned by outside interests, catering to one exclusive field or avenue. The informer is owned and operated by Houstonians—property owners and tax payers—and caters to and reaches people—buyers of all classes. WE LIVE IN YOUR TOWN.. We spend our money in YOUR town—the ENTIRE EDITION OF OUR PAPER is printed in YOUR CITY each week. We invest our savings in YOUR CITY and buy our needs from you—practicing the doctrine of business reciprocity. KEEP YOUR money in circulation HERE by advertising in YOUR HOME NEWSPAPER that has a bona fide circulation among YOUR TOWN PEOPLE and thereby keep YOUR MONEY in YOUR CIVIC FAMILY. When you advertise in— you are casting bread upon the water that will not return unto you void. Include YOUR HOME PAPER in your 1923 budget, and, if your ads do not bring results, we'll donate the space to you. --- --- OTTO'S SPRING LINE OF LEATHER GOODS UNEXCELLED IN CITY One of the most complete assortment of hand bags, trunks and vests ever exhibited in Houston, is the spring offering at Otto's Loan Office. The collection comprises all kinds and calibres of good for women men and children clothing and line of serviceable merchandise, there is a 20% discount on all these goods, spring and summer jewelry, in clothing, and accessories. It is also in evidence and Mr. Otto exudes a special invitation to his many colored apparel to visit the store and inspect these lines. PUSHING W. W. O. W DRIVE Rev. J. A. Sharp, Bryan, vice national supervisor of the Wonderful Workshops at the National headquarters in the Calvert, in national directing a campaign for 1000 new members in this fraternal order that includes the novel and novel features to its policy-holders. Chaucer. In all his works he excelled, in mine opinion, all other writers in our English, for he writen in void words, for he wrote in quick sentences, for quick sentences, to whom ought to be given laud and praise for his noble making and writing—William Caxton, Not to Be Disturbed. A Primer to the heavens of the existence in the heavens of a new sun 50,000 times brighter than our own. We understand that out of consideration for the electric lighting companies we have invented, its present distance for the time being. South Sea Islands Polynesia, from two Greek words meaning "many islands." is the name of the island group in the Pacific and the islands. The chief group embraces Hawaii, the Ellice, Phoenix, Union, Manhattai and Marquesas group. The group includes Taumatu groups, Tubua and Taumatu groups. Will Muss Up the Works An exchange remarks: "The motor car of today is a splendid example of scientific progress." And yet careless pedestrians are continually marring its delicate machinery with Boston Evening Transcript. ADVERTISE IF YOU Want a Cook Want a Clock Want a Partner Want a Situation Want a Servant/Girl Want to Sell a Piano Want to Sell an Auto Want to Sell Your Property Want to Sell Your Groceries Want to Sell Your Hardware Want to Sell Your Goods Advertise Weekly In This Paper. Advertising is the Way to Success Advertising Bring Customers Advertising Bring Customers Advertising Insures Success Advertising Shows Energy Advertising Insures Success Advertising is "Biz" Advertising or Blust Advertising is Well Advertise Well ADVERTISE AK ONES IN THE INFORMER Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever Dengue or Billious Fever. It kills the germs that cause the fever. Special Attention Given to Divorce Matters. Property Rights Settled. Apply at Room 1, 918% Preston Ave. Preston 6086 Houston, Texas C. A. MONTGOMERY COLD DRINKS AND TOBACCO 903 HOUSE STREET Phones: Office P. 5501. Res. C. 5511 DR. T. M. SHADOWENS Physician and Surgeon Residence 350 S. 11th St. Office 18541 La Salle Street HOSUON, TEXAS DR. THOS. J. HACKETT, M.D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist in Venereal Diseases Office P. 5501. Res. C. 5511 Suite 207-214 Taberian Bldg. HOUSTON, TEXAS YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM ADVERTISING 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 many other statements right along, and you will learn a great deal that will be helpful and valuable to you as you go through life. THE HOUSTON INFORMER THE PEOPLE'S PAPER "South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper" THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923 ZINDLER'S THE SOUTH'S LARGEST CLOTHERS FOR MEN AND BOYS Men : -- ALTERATIONS FREE & AT ZINDLER'S Saturday is the last day of Zindler's $100,000 Drive! Here's a Sensational Value for the Great Wind-Up! 2-Pants Genuine Lorraine SEERSUCKER SUITS—Choice . . . $1295 GENUINE PALM BEACH Suits In Newest Summer Patterns . . . $975 BEN ZINDLER'S SONS ON COURTESY CORNER—CONGRESS & FANNIN WHERE YOUR CAR STOPS is expected soon. The rally at St Paul M. E. Church was a success, with leaders Joe Mitchell and Mrs. Mamie Hill. Rev Vance will be the members seem well pleased. Rev Vance is to be praised for his excellent plans of getting the members to work. He is always please to do this. He will do to in inspire members to push the THE MUSEUM AT FIELD DAY EXERCISES Of the Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of Texas to be held at colored Knights of Pythias of the State of Texas to be held Of the Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of Texas to be held at BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE STADIUM All Pythians and Calanthians, as well as the general public, are respectfully invited to come to Dallas, Texas, during this Grand Lodge Convention and hear the message of this gifted thians, as well as the general invited to come to Dallas, Tex-age Convention and hear the All Pythians and Calanthians, as well as the general public, are respectfully invited to come to Dallas, Texas, during this Grand Lodge Convention and hear the message of this gifted SILVER TONGUED ORATOR Reduced rates on all railroads leading to Dallas for the occasion of the Grand Lodge Colored K. of P. ilroads leading to Dallas for Lodge Colored K. of P. Reduced rates on all railroads leading to Dallas for the occasion of the Grand Lodge Colored K. of P. RIVERSIDE PARK, DALLAS, TEXAS --- --- Mt. Corinth Bapt. Church. (Schwartz and Liberty). Rev. Arthur Hubbard, Pastor. Order of Service Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Every Sunday. Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. b. M. Y. P. u. at 5:30 p. m. M. Isis Prayer meeting Tuesday. 7:30 p. m. m. Men's Bible class Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. Teachers' meeting Friday. 7:00 p. m. Teaching of the international Sunday school lesson by the pastor at 7:30 p. m. Sunday being Mother's Day, the Sunday school was in charge of the mothers of the church. Mrs. Clara Alexander was acting superintendent An instructive paper on "How Mary Mothera Keep Their Children in Sunday School" was impressively read by Mrs. A. H. Nowlin. Pastor Hubbard Sunday morning service; Sunday night on "Behold Thy Mother" A wonderful sermon was delivered. Every one present was made to feel that the dearest name in all the world is "mother." The ordinance of baptism was administered to several candids at the evening's service. Don't forget the great style show Monday of the Measles Hurtt and King. The Fifth Ward ministers organized an al-majid for the Measles Hurtt and Jones, Sr., president and J. Brantford, secretary; Rev. E. E. Budanaru Bible teacher; Rev. W. Clark, trees minister; Rev. J. Brantford, retainer. First meeting will be held with the M. Pleasant Baptist Church, Rev J. J. James, Sr., pastor. Sermon by T. M. Jackson, Wednesday, May 23rd. COLUMBUS DOTS. Grand Lodge Field Day SUPREME LECTURER OF THE SUPREME LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., AND A. M. H. battle to the gate. The B. Y. P. U. had a pleasant session at Smith's Chapel Baptist Church Sunday evening. The second and has board of honor of the day with Smith's Chapel Baptist Church, May 31. Prof. J. S. Green was in the city last Saturday. The High School bats with the Columbus High School bats with the Columbus High School PAGE FIVE ALTERATIONS FREE & AT ZINDLER'S day of Drive! Great Wind-Up! 12'95 9'75 S SONS PRESS & FANNIN STOPS team Saturday and the school entertained us with a program at night. The Columbia High School commencement exercises are to begin Sunday morning. May 20, 1923, at St. Paul's M. E. Church, where the baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Hew. O. Woodfolk of Houston. We are proud of the class and of Prof. Chatham and corps of teachers. Field Day TASTY CITY Tasty Pastry—All Kind Fresh Daily K TASTY SHOPPE CITY MARKET ity Pastry—All Kinds of Fancy Cakes— Fresh Daily From Our Bakery ************************************************************** Tasty Pastry—All Kinds of Fancy Cakes—Bread Fresh Daily From Our Bakery 100 COME TO MARLIN AND BATHE AT Many o' the Rhees and Stes Ilood and have been ORIENT. These an opport your thens able price Oriental get your lath. Plea all in the same building. 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DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Prescriptions Our Specialty Pure Drugs, Sundries and Toilet Articles Everything in the Line of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain 2604½ ODIN AVENUE HOUSTON, TEXAS YATES PRINTING COMPANY YATES PRINTING COMPANY Lincoln Theatre Bldg. “READY TO SERVE” We prepare your copy, print your job as you wish, in fact, we make *cur* printing a necessity. PHONE PRESTON 5161 713 PRAIRIE AVE. RIE AVE. HOUSTON PAGE SIX Phone Preston 1459 s of Fancy Cakes—Bread from Our Bakery Women! Girls! Beautify Your Hair! Begin Now! Why Not Have Beautiful Hair? Use St. Clair Hair Preparations and See How Quickly Improve ments Begin. Attractive women everywhere depend upon the St. Clair deacronations, so why not you? Nature lavishes upon the young her beauties of hair, yet how few strive to retain it? Beauty of their hair can be retained. The most important is that St. Clair preparations. Thousands can testify to the fact. It is no experiment. The result is the action of the person. The great destrover. First comes dandruff, later falling hair, and then unsightliness, even falling in the St. Clair preparations. In the St. Clair preparations, the most important is an antiseptic and medicinal value necessary to a healthy scalp. But if you desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and lots of it—no dandruff, not falling hair and more gliching scalp—use the St. Clair preparations for the hair and scalp. If eventually—why not now? In the St. Clair deacronation, fifty per cent commission. Courtesy taught personally or through mail. Mail which prompts the use of the treatment $1.50. Write for particulars—send stamp for reply. “THE ST. CLAIR SYSTEM” Mme. R. D. St. Clair, Parlor 820½ East Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas FOR YOUR HEALTH! THE ORIENTAL! p., Box 128, Marlin, Texas. Res. Phone Hadley 3282 Boston 2662 RENTALS, LOANS PUBLIC Experience HOUSTON, TEXAS Store Preston 7389. PHARMACY Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C., Propra. ARTS OF THE CITY Our Specialty And Toilet Articles Links at Our Soda Fountain HOUSTON, TEXAS ING COMPANY HOUSTON, TEXAS In the HOUSTON, TEXAS THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923. 2714 ODIN AVE. Wholesale and Retail FISH AND OYSTERS Largest Fish Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. Phone Capitol 480 FOR MEN ONLY. A new store for men since 700 Years in the City of London. JOHNSON'S SILK TOP DIRECTION PRICE £1.00 THE NEW LINCOLN BARBER SHOP 709 PRAIRIE AVE. Four expert artisans ever ready to serve your tonsil needs. We carry a full line of confectionaries, cigars and toils; hair straightening a specialty for men only. We will straighten your hair for $1.50 or sell you a treatment for $4 per head. Our dressing is excellent for dandruff and tussle. Price 50c per box. Give it a trial. J. Johnson, proprietor. J. JOHNSON AT Lincoln Barber Shop 709 Prairie Avenue J. H. 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Office phone Preston 4181. Office: Taborian Bldg., Suite 220, 807 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Prairie Ave., Houston, Tex. H. C. DeGAULTIE Dealer in Monument, Headtones, Eto, Priced to Suit the Buyer. Marble Works: 2720 Liberty Ave. Phone Capital: 12345 B. R. Peters. 815 Prairie Avenue Wear Kryptok Invisible Lenses Phone Preston 6256 SKEET-EX It's clean. May be used on face and hands. Pleasing odor. Will not stain the most delicate fabric. Directions on bottle. MOSQUITOES HATE IT--YOULL LIKE IT. AT ALL DRUG STORES HAMMOND UNDERTAKING CO. A. J. HAMMOND, Manager 1018 SCHWARTZ ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS Motto: Service, Courtsey, Reliance and Promptness. SPECIAL RO U. S. VULC SPECIAL ROAD SERVICE S. VULCANIZER CO. U. S. VULCANIZER CO. WILL MARTIN, Proprietor GENERAL TIRE REPAIRING AND ACCESSORIES DOUBLE TREAD AND REBUILT TIRES 405 San Jacinto Street Phone Preston 3516 312 San Felipe Street Phone Preston 7492 (Member Houston Colored Commercial Club) When in Need of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Garments Visit the LADIES READY-TO-WEAR SHOP 2711 Odin Avenue We carry a full line of underwear, silks and lingeries, all street and house dresses. We will have a millinery department in the next few weeks, where we will carry a full line of ladies' hats. MRS. J. C. PINKSTON, Prop. When in Need of Dadies' Ready-to-Wear Garments Visit the LADIES READY-TO-WEAR SHOP 2711 Odin Avenue by a full line of underwear, silks and lingeries, also house dresses. have a millinery department in the next few we will carry a full line of ladies' hats. MRS. J. C. PINKSTON, Prop. We carry a full line of underwear, silks and linieries, also street and house dresses. We will have a millinery department in the next few weeks, where we line a full line of hats' hats. **MRS. J. C. PINKSTON Pro** Oren are used in many *countries* as beats of burden, but at one time, on the Cornish (England) coast, it was a recognized thing for the fishermen to its a lamp to a cow's horns and turn it into a vessel as a guide to a vessel in distress. Boone Tree Named. The "Daniel Boone judgment tree," an elm, at Femine usage, 55 miles west of 52 Locks, has been nominated for a place in the Hall of Fame for trees. The tree stands upon a farm tilled by Boone in 1820. This graceful lady gives all the credit for her beautiful hair and combs to ERELENTO preparations Be More Beautiful A wonderful preparation has been discovered that changes shape, coat hair in hair extensions and glosses hair. It puts glowing health into lifesize. Misses hair dandruff and irritation. It makes hair shine and fluff. 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CAFE 2418 McKinney Ave. American or European Style Service Excellent—Rates Reasonable Best Meals in Town for the Money Lightning Speed in Service --- P IF YOU USE Embalmers and Funeral Directors Motorized Funeral Equipment 312 San Felipe Street Phone Preston 7492 advice to the Lovelorn. Don't tread around in the apartment of a bit, girls. to elevate for the first man she needs—Richmond Times-Dispatch. Detriment in Some Pleasures. Pleasure, flavor, like mapples, have the mildness that, like phepies, they make the gums bleed—Richter. Vulture Sights Food. The vulture sees and does not smell the food that. SUBSCRIBERS TAKE NOTICE! Whenever a blue X appears on your paper or wrapper, it means you are on a subscription, and unless you remit at once your paper will be discontinued. If you are on a postal rule and regulation with what you must comply, ask us to continue sending the paper when you owe us for same. It takes money to make us ours. Furthermore, don't ask us to put your name on our subscription list with that "I'll-pay-you-in-a-few-day" code. The subscription must be paid CASH in 10 days. 1307 Clark Street MEAT MARKET IN CONNECTION. Rent Car Service WARNER BUTLER, Prolificer Phone: Res.-Car 885, Prest. 5377 1215 Bagsly B, Houston, Texas SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 713 Prairie Avenue Is the place for pron mother stop prepari eat at the LINCOLN Service. Is the place for prompt and courteous service. Why did mother stop preparing after-supper lunches. Because we eat at the LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN—the House of Service. ANDREW WATKINS, Prop. BICHON'S DRUG STORE H SUPPLY OF THE BICHON REMED WAYS ON HAND. um Prest A FRESH SUPPLY OF THE BICHON REMEDIES ALWAYS ON HAND. (When Answering Ad. Mention The Informer.) Phones: Residence Hadley 2011 Store, P. WILSON'S PHARMACY CAUCIOUS A. WILSON, Prop. We Deliver to any Part of the City. 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THE "PEERLESS CITY MARKET PRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGGS BOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN L AND DRESS ALL OUR OWN POULTRY DRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGGS LOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN WE KILL AND DRESS ALL OUR OWN POULTRY 312 Milam Phone Preston 3783 Store, Preston 2834 PHARMACY BESSON, Prop. Scriptions Carefully Compounded Toilet Articles. HOUSTON, TEXAS CAN GET AT NCH ROOM what you want and get it again. S, Prop. PHONE PRESTON 8643 Barber Shop street ever ready to serve your massage. Hot and cold Dental Surgeon AM Work Neatly Done Specialty. TO 5 Ointment Residence Capitol 89 Sudden Service CLEANING CO. BY SIMON, Props. HOUSTON, TEXAS ERLESS" 312 MILAM STREET CITY MARKET ```markdown ``` Preston 527 Sudden Service Are You Looking For A GOOD PLACE TO BUILD YOUR HOME? If So, Select Your Lot In FOREST HOME NOW EMBRY & GILLETTE SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Are Y A GOOD PLACE If So FORES ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` EMBR 214 Scanlan Building THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923. You Looking FOR A CE TO BUILD Y So, Select Your Lov ST HOME Work on improvements has already started in Forest Home. The sanitary sewer is now being laid, and just as soon as the weather permits, work on streets will start. This is the best opportunity that has ever been offered the colored people of Houston to get a lot in an addition that has practically all modern improvements. With every lot purchased now, we give a written agreement that the improvements will be completed within a specified time. When you consider the natural beauty of this property and the improvements that are going in, you will find that the prices in FOREST HOME are low. You can buy a lot on very easy terms. To find FOREST HOME, go out on the Dowling car and walk out Holman to the Columbia Tap, just a few blocks from the end of the Dowling car line. This property is located on both sides of Holman Avenue, and runs up to the Columbia Tap. Part of it is on the west side of the Columbia Tap. The best thing to do is to make an appointment to see the property. You can do that by either phoning J. H. Robertson, our colored representative, at Hadley 6924, whose home address is 3201 Pierce Avenue, or phone our office. We also have other colored representatives, who will be glad to show you the property. Now if you want a lot in what is going to be the finest colored addition in Houston, do not delay—get in touch with us, or with one of our representatives. ```markdown ``` PAGE SEVEN --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` LETTE Phone Preston 3136 CORN MEAT HAM FRESH BREAD FRESH BREAD BREAD "The H R.T. 408MILAM SOMETHING FOR NOTHING! AMERICAN MAID FLOUR HOUSTON HILL & ELEVATOR COMPANY HOUSTON TEXAS With each $1 purchase made at our store Saturday, May 19, we will give a 2-lb. sack of American Maid Flour FREE! "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T.ANDREWS 408 MILAM GROCER P. 7061 BAE THE AMU New BAEHR'S BOOT SHOP 1009 Capitol Ave. THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON 504 MILAM ST. FRIDAY (TODAY) With BARBARA WARDS. A wizard is in the hall and a first-run SATURDAY (TOMORROW) A Universal man age is in his body you are in 18 DAYS," SUNDAY, MONDAY "W" A new triumph story of night passage in less, pittinging haroce wreaking the calm serenity "THE" and a good con- dition of admission. TUESDAY—ANOTHER If you want act ture brimful of RICHARDSON With BARBARA CASTLETON, FRANK LOSEE and EARL WARDENS. A gripping film epic that is as true to life as it is to the heaven. Also PEARL WHITE in "PLUNDER" and a first-run Century Comedy. URDAY (TOMORROW)— "THE PRISONER" A universal masterpiece with an all-star cast. A burning age is in this one that will ring the impulse of satisfaction for your mind, also in this wonderful WOUND THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS" 11, and a good comedy (Larry Semon). URDAY, MONDAY—LOU CHANEY in his masterpiece "WHILE PARIS SLEEPS" A new triumph for Mr. Chaney and the cinema world. A story of night in Paris, a thrilling tale of the famous and underworlder of the 19th century. Less painful than in the mystic hours of midnight! Will hawke wringing bands of vengeance, the veil of darkness and the calm serenity of dawn and a peaceful day. Also NEAL in— "THE TRAIL OF NO RETURN" and a good comedy. Each picture is worth more than the admission. URDAY—ANOTHER DOUBLE SHOW—IRENE CASTLETON in— "SLIM SHOULDERS" If you want to action, draw a film, if you desire to see ture brutalism of thrills, then don't miss this one. Also RICHARDSON in— "MOUNTAIN DEW" WITH BARBARA CASTLETON, FRANK LOSEE and EARLE EDWARDS. A griping epic that is as true to life as the sun is to the heavens. Also PEAIR WHITE in "PLUNDER" No. 11 and a first run, Century Comedy. A Universal masterpiece with an all-star cast. A burning message is in this one that will ring the impulse of satisfaction on your minds. Also WM. DESMOND in "AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS," No. 11, and a good comedy (Larry Semon). a new triumph for Mr. Chaney and the cinema world. A great story of night life in Paris, a thrilling tale of the lives of pack and unpack, and a story this world loved. Breathtaking thrills in the mystic hours of midnight! Wild life, wroaking brains of vengeance, the veil of darkness, the calm serenity of dawn and a peaceful day. Also NEAL HART in "THE TRAIL OF NO RETURN" and a good comedy. Each picture is worth more than the price of admission. If you want action, if you crave drama, if you desire to see a picture brittle of thrills, then don't miss this one. **AJACK** A Western that will make you wait for more. WEDNESDAY— "THE SCOFFER" with an all-star cast. One woman broke his arm. He hated and shunted them thereafter. Zee what awakens lieutenants into battle the future. Also EDDIE POLY in "CAPT" and a good comedy. THURSDAY— "GALLOPING THROUGH" Another big Western that is unsurpassed in representation. Also a good Western and a fair. FRIDAY (next)— "THE THREE BUCKARDS" DEAR WHITE, IN CRUDE. No. DONESDAY— “THE SCOFFER” with an all-star cast. One woman broke his confidence in men. He hated and shunned them thereafter. You can omit what awakens love brought into his heart when you see the picture. Also EDDIE POLO in “CAPTAIN KIDD” and a good comedy. with an all-star cast. One woman broke his confidence in all women. He hated and shunned them thereafter. You can only realize what awakenings love brought into this heart when you see the EDDIE POLO in *CAPTAIN MIDD* "No. 11, and a good comedy.* "GALLOPING THROUGH" Another big Western that is unsurpassed in real action and artistic presentation. Also a good Western and a funny comedy. "THE THREE BUCKAROOS" and PEARL WHITE in "PLUNDER," No. 12, and a C conedy. COOL, CLEAN, COZY AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 10c, 15c, and 20c. DONE PRESTON 6979 ELMO MARTIN and PEARL WHITE in "PLUNDER." No. 12, and a Century comedy. PAGE EIGHT BUY YOUR WHITE SHOES NOW BAEHR WILL SAVE YOU MONEY BY PAYING CASH HOSIERY "FALSE FRONTS" THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923. THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 18, 19— HARRY CAREY In "CANYON OF THE FOOLS" One of the outstanding Western productions of the year. See the greatest Western star in his biggest picture. Also "VOD-A-VIL MOVIES" SUN, MON, TUES, MAY 20, 21, 22— WILLIAM FOX presents The TOWN THAT FORGOT GOD DIRECTED BY HARRY MILLARDE WHO STAGED OVER THE HILL It is a picture more sensational than anything you have ever before seen. It's a masterpiece of realism. It proves again that the wages of sin is death. And "TARPOON FISHING" A Comedy Also FOX NEWS, No. 60 WED., THUR. MAY 23, 24— CONWAY TEARLE It is a gripping tale of the prize-ring. Phone Preston 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr. For Rent! Store building, 18x30, car Shepherd and McGowen. Electric lights, city water, cement sidewalk. Ideal business site. See— W. S. COLEMAN, 2911 Dennis or Phone H. 5349 JOHN L. BLOUNT ARCHITECT Modern Homes and Public Build- ings. Prompt Attention Given to Mail Orders. Address 2619 Tuam Phone H. 3467 City Happenings Mr. Chas, Payne, 2603 Alabama, is on the sick list again this week. Mrs. Chas, Murry, who has been on the sick list, is better at this writing. Mrs. Frank Vance, 1312 Pease Avenue, has purchased a new Hudson car. COLLINS LAUNDRY - Cleaning and Pressing. 1640 House St., phone Pressing. FOR RENT - Furnished home to responsible couple. Mrs. E. V. Griffin. Phone Hadley 1517. Blackshear School is giving a picnic on the school campus Thursday, May 31. See Spirey Printing Co. for good, 1640 House St., 1995; 3220 dckinley. Reasonable rates. Worked for and delivered promptly. The big style show will take place at the Boynton Chapel M. E. Church soon. Look for their in next issue. For headstore or museum, see Boynton Chapel, titled "Hurry for boynton"; 2720 Larry Avenue, phone Capitol 1224—(tf). Mr. Edu, who makes his headquarters at Kinsville, is visiting home folks this week at 1107 Wilson Street. Mr. R. W. Mays, 3602 High Street, leaves this week for Marlin for a few weeks. Two furnished rooms for rent, one man or couple; near Dowling car line. 7973. Dailas Avenue. Phone (5-18-23). Mrs. Sarah Jackson, 1505 Rusk Avenue, left Sunday to visit relatives and friends. WANTED - A live canvasser for Bibles and other works. Good money for a new home. Change and Art Shop, 416 Fannin St. AN HOUR WITH THE Masters of Expression Under Ausies 1906 ART CLUB Y. W. C. A. CENTER 806 CLAY AVENUE WEDNESDAY NIGHT MAY 23, 1923 ADMISSION 15c Mr R. L. Randall will represent International Longshoreman's Union No. 82 of Houston at the Bathhouse, May 21. Mr C. E. Brayton, 2502 Elm Avenue, after spending two weeks at Madison visiting relatives and friends, home again. SHOE SHINING—Let Jeff do it at the Grand Central Station—the shine of women and men written to color women and traded trade. Miss Cirab A. Clark-Ellott received a telegram from Duluth, Miss, last week, announcing the death of her nephew, Lonnie Keith. Prof. C. H. Wailer, Prairie View, head of the home extension, colored people in Texas, was here during the week on business. Position Wanted: MAN STENOGRAPHER, with knowledge of book keeping, desires power and office. Out of town work will be considered. Address B. S., Houston Informer. White's Cream Vermilion is certain destruction to intestinal worms. It is armed with a spray bottle sold by Herbert's Drug Store. FOR RENT—Hall to lodges, social gatherings, etc., 2605 McKinney Ave. Nice space for beauty parlor or barber shop. Phone D. Barlow, Presston 4627 Don't forget to come out to Bethel Baptist Church Monday night. May, and hear Mary M. H. M. and be under auspices of the Bethel W. H. M. S. and will start at DECORATION DAY PICNIC —To— DICKINSON Wednesday, May 30, 1923 Given by the Working Men's Industrial Club of Houston. Plenty of Refreshments—Good order—Splendid fishing—Boat riding. Good music—Band playing. Leaves Union Station. Houston, at 8:30 a.m. Return, leave Dickinson at p.m. Music by Isles' Full Band. ROUND TRIP FARE Adults $1.50. Children under 12 years 75c. Tickets on sale at Union Station by the committees. For stand privileges apply 102 Hill Street. B. J. WILLIAMS, Chairman; J. H. JOINER, Secretary; CHAS. MILLS, Treasurer. 8:30 o'clock. This artist is one of the really sweet gospel singers of the band. Prof. R. C. Chatham, principal Columbus High School and watermelon king, was a recent visitor here on business. He expects to bring some of his work to the museum. Don't miss the Grand Prize Picnic at Emancipation Park Monday night. May 21. Music by Richardson's jazz oratorio. Guests give away free J. Sampson, manager, Lee Ford, floor manager. Ladies gowns and lingerie made to order; also ready made. Remodeling apperitory. Mrs. R. Hurtz's dressmaking room. Mrs. Kurtz's art street phone, Capitol 599—(tf). Members of East Trinity M. E. Church heard Prof. J. C. Phillips, the music director. Mrs. Kurtz's Tuesday night that thrilled and electrified them. The artist was introduced by Pastor J. S. Scott at the church. FOR SALE—Nice high lot in FiftiW ward; one half block from gravel street. Cheek, Call Mrs. Vallas, President 3884, or apply at 301 Sanclan Blang. An attack of heartburn or indigestion can be done at her. It resembles the fermented food into the bowels you feel better at once. Price: 600 Sold. We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the commencement exercises of our own Rev R. S. H. James, brother-in-law, Marshall, Tuesday, May 22, from our own Rev R. S. H. James, brother-in-law, Marshall, Tuesday, May 22, from his bachelor of theology course. WANTED—Colored men to qualify or sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation program will be under the supervision of St. Louis, Mo. Don't forget to come to Bethel Baptist Church Monday night, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. Chamber songs program will be under the supervision of Bethel W. H. M. S. and will start at 8:30 a.m. This artist is one of the gospel singers of the race; hear her! A bad brag heslows if not treated with a remedy that has the power to stop the Snow Liniment is especially adapted for such aliments. Three sizes, 30c, 35c, 40c. Sold by Herb's Drug Store. The Women's Home Mission Society of Shiloh Baptist Church, Gregg and Providence Streets, Fifth Ward, will give away a big pound cake at the church Sunday night. May 20, to the woman raising the highest amount of money. On Monday, 21st, they will stage "A Trip Around the World," with eight different stops. You can visit all these places for 35c; children, 15c. Plenty of good eats free. For every purpose for which a lim- ment is usually applied the modern remedy, Liquid Borozone, will do the work more quickly, more thoroughly and more pleasantly. Price, 30c, 60c. and $1.20. Sold by Herbert's Drug Store. Don't forget to come out to Bethel Baptist Church Monday night, May 21, and hear Miss C. A. Chambers sing. Program will be under auspices of the Bethel W. H. M. S. and will start at 8:30 o'clock. This artist is one of the really sweet gospel singers of the race: hear her! WILL TAKE POST COURSE. Dr. T. M. Shadowenw, one of our leading physicians in Chicago, will commence accompanied by T. M. Jr, will leave Friday night commencement exercises of Shadowen Medical College, his alma mater. The doctor will also visit Chicago white BANQUET TICKETS ON SALE. Tickets for the banquet to be tendered the Colored Embalmers and Understakes Association of Parks and Recreation Park, Thursday night, May 24. are now on sale at Herbert's Drug Store, People's Pharmacy, Jackson and Fischl child unsure. IN MEMORIAM. In memory of Prof. F. P. Walters, who died May 15th, 1919. Four years today, he passed away, in a land of rest. He has a great bond of a great beyond where mortal saints like best. No pain no labor, no sorrow or woe, But love and peace with God in heaven, where there no enemy or in that Celtic City *awaiteth He*. For his dear loved ones, his children and me. We do not duty this story to tell. We for God in Heaven have done all things well. So often we hear the expressions, "He is not dead but sleepeth, he is not dead but sleepeth, but yet liveth." We realize this as a positive fact since the death of our beloved husband and father, Prof. F. P. Walters, May 15th, 1919. We realize he is dead, but he yet lives in our home. He dwells in our home. We cannot forget his station in the home and we cherish his memory still. We praise our Heavenly Father, who took care of us and we are happy. No more we mourn his parting we are in love with him. We care for us we know that God doeth all things for the better and we are preparing to meet him with God. There he awaits Mrs. W. I. Walters, wife. Mrs. T. Walters, mother. Theresa T. Walters. Thomas Emile Walters. Beatrice A. Walters Children SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER U. B. F. & S. M. T. AND JUVENILES ANNUAL THANKSGIVING Sunday, May 27, 1923 Strong addresses, inspiring about the race institution. member is required to be pr W. F. BLEDSOE, G. M., C. H. McGRUDER, G. S. CLOSING EX LANGSTON Lincoln Theatre, Thu 8:30 P. PROC 1. Invocation. 2. Chorus—"On Gallant Company" 3. Oration—"The Colored Boy's Fut Two-part歌 4. (a) "When You Long for a Pal" (b) "Drifting" 5. Playlet—"Doctor and Patient" 6. Operetta— (a) Overture (b) Chorus—"June Is Here" (c) "The Concerted Frog" (d) Duet—"Singing Birdie" (e) Duet—"Nurse Carrollier" (f) End of First Scene—"All Hall Intermission—Voice—"Goodbye" (g) Queen's Reception March (h) Flora, Our Queen (i) "The Emblem of Truth" (j) "The Moon's Lullaby" (k) Original Poem—"The Parting" (l) Finale—"Good Night" addresses, inspiring sermon, sweet music, race institution. Friends are invited, required to be present. BLEDSOE, G. M., Marshall, Texas. McGRUDER, G. Secretary, Houston. CLOSING EXERCISES LANGSTON SCHOOL Colin Theatre, Thursday, May 24, 8:30 P. M. PROGRAM. On Gallant Company" (Lealle) ..... C. The Colored Boy's Future" ..... C. On You Long for a Pal" ..... C. In "It" ..... C. Mary Parker, Mattle Williams, W. Doctor and Patient" ..... Lacy Jones and Flo SCENE I. "June Is Here" "Scented Frog" ..... Papa Jacque, Mama, Dau- linging Birdie" ..... Pink "Caterpillar" ..... Moss "First Scene" "All Hall Our Queen." "On-Voice" "Goodbye" SCENE II. Recognition March Our Queen" Problem of Truth" On's Lullaby" ..... C Been "The Parting" Good Night" Strong addresses, inspiring sermon, sweet music. Hear about the race institution. Friends are invited. Every member is required to be present. W. F. BLEDSOE, G. M., Marshall, Texas C. H. McGRUDER, G. Secretary, Houston, Texas. CLOSING EXERCISES LANGSTON SCHOOL Lincoln Theatre, Thursday, May 24, 1923 8:30 P.M. 2. Chorus "On Gallant Company" (Leslie) ..... Thirty Pupils 3. Oration "The Colored Boy's Future" ..... Clarence Hamilton 4. Two-part song a) "When You Long for a Pal" b) "Drifting" c) Mary Parker, Mattie Williams, William Alexander 5. Playlet "Doctor and Patient" ..... Lacy Jones and Floya McWashington 6. Operetta SCENE I. a) Overture. b) Chorus "June Is Here" ..... All c) "The Conceived Prog" ..... Papa Jacque, Mama, Daughter and Dear ..... Pink and White Rose e) The "Puzzy Caterpillar" ..... Moss Rose and Chorus f) End of First Scene "All Hall Our Queen." 7. Intermission—Voice—"Goodbye".....Mary Parker SCENE II. (a) Queen's Reception March. (b) "Flora, Our Queen".....All (c) "The Emblem of Truth".....M'ile Cricket (d) "The Moon's Lullaby".....Queen and chorus 8. Twenty Fools 9. Original Poem → "The Parting".....Ophelia Wells 10. Finale—"Good Night".....Chorus W. J. SMITH. Principal FINAL CALL FOR 19TH MASS MEETING The colored citizens of Houston and Harris County are requested to meet at Colored Carnegie Library Monday through Friday for officers and lay plans for the annual celebration of Emancipation day, which will be staged at Emancipation Day. P. V. PRINGIPAL HERE Dr. J. G. 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All Mille Cricket Queen and Chorus Twenty Pupils Ophelia Wells Chorus PROGRAM. lege, motored overland to Houston league in his Buck on business. He reports a very successful year and says that they expect a record-breaking attendance next year. He is very anxious that Houstonians avail themselves of the opportunity to attend the commencement exercises of the school, beginning today. Mrs. C. A. Scott has returned to her home in Beaumont after spending four weeks in the Army, Adine Mack, 3109 Stonewall Street. BOUT EXTRAVAGANCE It Leader COMPANY ING 500 SUMMER Dresses Skirts and Drastically Reduced to 1.95 $17.95 Really Remarkable Choice and Every Frock a Most Extraordinary Value! So broad is the assortment we are offering that it represents an extraordinary collection indeed. We want all women and misses who contemplate purchasing a New Silk Frock to see these first for we are certain they will agree that this is the most surprising opportunity for the selection of both street and afternoon dresses. --- ```markdown ```