Houston Informer

6 ELAINE "RIOTERS" FREE! HOWARD UNIVERSITY TO GET $500,000 HOME EDITION VOL. V. By C. F. RICHARDSON. Since the board of directors of Emancipation Park was so bitterly opposed to the late Juneteenth celebration, and since all the park trustees are not the board's captain Dare Burney, who had to be there or get a can tied to him, why did not this great, glorious and glorious board take charge of the park and conceive a plan for the day? Day celebration on the 4th of July? Why rent the park for $25.00 on a day that the entire citizenry should use and enjoy the park like they did on the 4th of July? Where is their consistency and where are they headed? There are two hold-over members on the board that The Informer has the power to take over the park but they are doing themselves, their friends, their race and even their community a grave injustice by remaining on the board as it is presently constituted and operated. The recent city hall apothecaries (in number) have been nested with both extraordinary, plenipotentiary, absolute and invocable power and that even should the board have the power to take action taken or modus operandi, their wishes be over-ridden. In fact, one of these recent appointees has made the remark that he has the power to take action and will wishes of the other members of the board, if their opinions and ideas conflict with his and his "bases," and that if they do not like it, they can take action and will wishes of the other members. The informer has nothing against any member on the board; most of them are the personal friends and acquaintances of this editor; but they have nothing and duty to the public is needed. Any man who permits his office or honorary position to stand between him and the people he is supposed to serve, is unworthy both of the honor conferred upon and trust imposed in him and should be sent to the "showers," where he will see afforded ample time to reflect over the past and his own experience. The public is unproprietized authority and power. The old expression about "the public be damned" has been changed to read "the public be pleased;" and the public servant, "the public be pleased." The public is not the person, that falls to give the public due consideration, and arrogates unto himself arbitrary and autocratic powers, is marked for slaughter sooner or later. The public is not being done this season and the man that essays to pull off such a stunt is merely writing "finals" to his career as a public servant. No The public servant is bigger than the people who elevated him to office, for the creature never rises above the creator, and sane and sensible men know this to be true and they do not exceed the public's own bread through a steel or concrete wall. But a fool enters where angels fear to tread and thinks that he demonstrates smartness when he bucks against popular will and overrides the We still insist that, since certain members of the present Emancipation Park board of directors are trying to insurgate so many new and novel changes, the public is not the person, that falls to give the public to be more and more park, the park trustees should stage all celebrations held at the park on Holidays, not excluding the Fourth of June 1984. The public is not the person, that will be at all American citizens, as it marks the anniversary of America's freedom from the British yoke of oppression and repression. In this connection, we have yet to have a more colorful person criticise either of the local colored newspapers for their stand in the matter of city appropriation for the recent June election. The local news press and meanness; but all have agreed that the papers were really light on them—that they deserved more than what they received in the elections of the two local race publications. To tell the truth without any sugar coating, the colored people need some knowledge of the directors of Emancipation Park and the history of the town to be a reference to and reflection upon both civil rights, city and social reform. More anon. Selah! THE HOUSTON INFORMER Leading Race College Secures A Substantial Endowment Donation (By the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C.-Howard the largest endowment in the histi- cation amount is $500,000, half of which Board of New York City a similar sum through public sub- years are allowed to collect the p be available by July 1, 1926. At the interior department it Howard University's share of the date and that it was only necess subscriptions during the next amount. Officials were confident in securing pledges for this sum Twenty-two hundred pledges university. One of them is for $11 and there are sixty-eight plei- friends of $1,000 each, many of w of Columbia. The $500,000 endowment is ex of Howard University's medical of this character, excepting Mel Tenn, graduating colored physic this country. COLORED COMMERCIAL WALLOPED P. V. PI LARGE CROWD Washington, D. C.—Howard University has fallen heir to the largest endowment in the history of its medical school. The amount is $500,000, half of which is pledged by the General Education Board of New York City, providing the university raises a similar sum through public subscription by July 1. Three more years are allowed to collect the pledges so that the entire sum will be available by July 1, 1926. At the interior department it was stated that $246,940 of the Howard University's share of the $500,000 had been raised up to date and that it was only necessary to obtain $3,060 in additional subscriptions during the next few days to obtain the full amount. Officials were confident that there would be no difficulty in securing pledges for this sum. Twenty-two hundred pledges include the contributions to the university for $10,000 from a colored philanthropist and there are sixty-eight pledges from prominent alumni and friends of $1,000 each, many of whom are residents of the District of Columbia. The $500,000 endowment is expected to result in the expansion of Howard University's medical school, which is the only school of this character, excepting Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Teen, graduating colored physicians, dentists and pharmacists in this country. COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB TEAM WALLOPED P. V. PROFESSORS 9 TO 6; LARGE CROWD WITNESSED CONTEST The baseball game between the faculty team of Prairie View and the Houston Colored Commercial Club aggregation, held on Tuesday, the University of C. Y. College, Tuesday was one of the most exciting and thrilling games ever witnessed on the college campus, not excluding conference games during the regular term. The contest was won by the college team who cheered midsplays with as much gusto as good plays. But midsplays were few and far between, and, as Dean Rowe and at supper after the game, "I have paid H to see many of the college players," when a few midsplays this afternoon, which very aptly summarized and described the contest between these two clubs. Prof. John R. Griggs was on the mound for the college professors, and an assistant professor, while a few midsplays and big bats of "murderers" row" of the C. C. C. C. C. team played hard with their game, he pitched a really interesting game, making some of the star avatimists of the game, and the pressure and pressure he previous position on the player's bench. For the C. C. C. C. Robert ("Robert") Smith pitched a brilliant game, but Smith pitched a brilliant game, but some of the star avatimists of the game, and the pressure and pressure he previous position on the player's game, striking out several of the P. V. celebrated and famous hitters, among whom was "Professor" C. H. Walters who coveted at short and "strutted University has fallen heir to the ary of its medical school. The is pledged by the General Edu- providing the university raises description by July 1. Three more hedges so that the entire sum will was stated that $246,940 of the $500,000 had been raised up to try to obtain $300,000 in additional few days to obtain the full that there would be no difficulty include the contributions to the 0,000 from a colored philanthropy from prominent alumni and then are residents of the Districtpected to result in the expansion school carry Medical College, Nashville, ians, dentists and pharmacists in L CLUB TEAM PROFESSORS 9 TO 6; WITNESSED CONTEST his stuff." Manager C. C. Stuart was on the receiving end for the C. C. C. and, excepting a hase or two of V. P. protections to score a pair of talles, he caught a good game. Among some of the Prairie View professors and players to star were Tom Hollay, Carrington Pryer, Walter Wallace, Abernethy Skype, and two being regular varsity players. In fact, the P. V. club staked up mighty胜, but the old C. C. B bench stacked up just a little bit sweet and then brought the "bloom house" 9 to 6. For the C. C. C. Dr. Allen again starred on the hot corner and with the willow, while Dr. Wakele J. Howell, former P. V. star, shared the keyway on the kyoto bag. Sun ("Penzi") Stevenson had a new mitt on first and dropped a few, yet he played his usual good game and came across the center field for the C. C. C. pulled off a wonderful play, catching a short drive back of second and making a perfect peep to the plate, catching the clout. It was "sum" catch and throw! John Calhwell played a fine defensive game at short, making several brilliant catches and throws, but the prowess and hitting prowess. Lee covered the sun field and made (Continued on Page 5.) HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923 MADAME N. A. FRANKLIN MFG. CO. BIG BUSINESS BUILDERS; PARLORS DOT BOTH SECTIONS Perhaps one of the most striking examples of what push and energy, coupled with brains and business ability, will do is found in the phenomenal growth of the N. A. Franklin Manufacturing Company, who put out a line of toilet preparations unequaled on the market. Mam. N. A. Franklin-McOcy, president and founder of this growing concern, not so many years ago opened her first business in a small way in Fort Worth, Texas, and later opening another branch at Houston, Texas. Quickly did the excellence of her preparations and her ability as a beauty culturist teacher become known. Some the entire South was dotted with her parlor. MAIL CARRIERS VS. COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB TEAM AT WEST END PARK, TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1923, 4. P. M. BENEFIT DORCAS SCHOOL, ADMISSION ONLY 35 CENTS "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, JUNE "RIO VERSITY MADAME N. A. FRANK CO. BIG BUSINESS PARLORS DO Perhaps one of the most strikely energy, coupled with brains and in the phenomenal growth of the Company, who put out a line of the market. Mrs. N. A. Frank of the growing concern, not so business in a small way in Fort another branch at Houston, Tex her preparations and her ability come known. Soon the entire So Then the demand in the North became so great it was thought advisable to establish headquarters in Chicago at 343 S. St. Street, a beach at 800 W. 12th Street, and a manufacturing plant at 235 E. 32th Street. The following latter recently graduated from the Chicago branch of the N. A. Franklin College, 200 W. 12th Street, C. B. Widrow, 2004 Grand Blvd.; Bertha Franklin, 2004 Vernon Avenue; Colonial Glee, 2025 Walsh Avenue; Lottie Earl, 2017 St. Street; Bumblebee, 2017 St. Street; The Thieves of Haryl, Ma. and the Misses Abbe G. Franklin and Helen Gornay, the latter taking a post course. In every large city where the Franklin school is in operation large groups of the beauty parkers are held filled with discriminating and appreciative patrons. Mine. Franklin McCoy attaches her success to the able assistance of the beauty parkers and the ex-member of the Minneapolis bar and COLORED LAD LANDS FIFTH CYCLE PRIZE Portland, Oregon—George Edward Cannady, the 10-year-old childmaster who won first prize for the most beautiful decorated hepse in the Festival parade thursday, has won the blue ribbon for five years now in this division of the awards. He may thank the fine artistic sense of his mother, Mrs. K. Cannady, 628 East Twenty-eighth street in Boston, for holding it up to be called. He carded the cards hand to George to took them calmly enough, with a charming smile. Mrs. Cannady was very proud of the gift. George but that gift was to ride. The prize was for his mother's part. To George would her masterpiece of floral decoration for the crowds to admire. The effort of Mrs. Cannady seemed indeed deserving of the prize and much praise. How she managed to the flipping and appearance of the slender cerniculum of moss roses attached to the back of the man who saw it to solve. Bright fruits had Library Carnegie Robin & Frederich NME. N. A. FRANKLIN-McCOV. a former newspaper man, the excellence of her preparations and the leadership manner in which her staff of beauty culturetists operate—Chicago Defender. the effect of continuously spilling from the mouth of the floral horn. The which were pulling, clocks of red colored and penmanship manner in which her staff of beauty culturetists mounted on this moving rose vehicle was George, quite handsome in his immaculate suit of white duck. (Editor's note: It is interesting to the network of former House girl, N.E. D. Cammack, former House Blonde Burberry Morrow, sleader of the late N. I. W. Cammack, master, J. E. Stumpt. She and her husband, E. D. Cammack, operate the Portland, Oregon, Advocate.) TICKETS ON SALE FOR DORA'S SCHOOL BENEFIT GAME TUESDAY, JULY 10 Tickets for the benefit game for Dear School for Colored Girls, which will be played at West End Park on the afternoon of the at least 11:30 a.m. on sale at the following stores: Madison Franklin's Beauty Patron 895 Franklin; Lincoln Theater; R. T. Andrew's Grocery, People's Pharmacy, Garber Barber Shop, Wilson's Pharmacy, Clinica Pharmacy, Jackson Ice Cream, Standard Ice Cream, 1291 I. Lane's Grocery, 1397 Clark Street. Mrs. R. T. Andrew, who is devoting so much of her time and talent to the much needed institution, is sponsoring this benefit game between the local must curriers and Commercial Colored Girls. You can purchase tickets and a贮久 warranty. The price of the ticket is only $2. Condemned Race Men Given Their Freedom After Hard Legal Fight Little Rock, Ark.-That the wheels of the gods grind slow, but that they grind exceedingly fine and an proof of what is done in the dark will be brought to the light were very forcibly demonstrated here this week. Six colored Americans, twice sentenced by the courts of this state to be electricated, after twice being convicted of murder in connection with the so-called Elaine "insurrection" of 1919, were at liberty. A misunderstanding or consequence of the failure to be received in the state penal institution, when they received its gates Tuesday morning and knocked for admittance, suddenly and unexpectedly. Special to The Informer. Little Rock, Ark.-That the wi th that grief exceedingly fine the dark will be brought to the strated here this week. Six coly the courts of this state to be convicted of murder in connectice surrection" of 1919, were at liber tradiction of orders was respeceived in the state penal institut gates Tuesday morning and kn and unexpectedly. Shafft A. L. Calloway of Lee City Council on orders at Mariana on orders from Judge E. D. Robertson of the Lee County Circuit Court, he said. Ward Hump Martin had no order to receive them. He had no order to admit them. They were set free. Freedom After Three Years. Recovering from their bewilderment the six with attendant relatives and attorneys climbed into automobiles and headed to the little Ark to provide the night as they pleased for the first time since three and a half years, when they were arrested and charged with murder. The case resulted in the death of a large number of white persons and several colored people. A recent opinion of the Arkansas Supreme Court directed the dismissal of the case, and the presentation of defense counsel, which asserted that two terms of court in Lee County, where their third trial was held, had been brought to trial. The men, Ed Ware, Joe F. John BEN ZINDLER'S SONS CELEBRATE THEIR 31ST BIRTHDAY WITH SALE The firm of Ben Zindler's Son, corner Congress Avenue and Pannin Street, is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with the most memorable event of 1951—international birthday sale bargain event. The store first saw the light of mercantile day in 1883, being started by the late Ben Zindler. At his death in 1951, the store was still called to that by most of those who know him intimately, took charge of the Business and conducted it. In such a manner that its development, growth and expansion became one of the most prominent and has grown from its world and caused many to stand agastah. The store was originally founded on the basis of honesty and square dealing, selling good merchandise for the humble start to the largest store of its kind in the city. "The reason for this celebration," and Mr. Abe Zindler, head of the store, "is to reciprocate with these LORED COMMERCE TUESDAY, JULY 10, ADMISSION PRICE: 7 CENTS NO. 6 REE! 00,000 Race Men air Freedom and Legal Fight heels of the gods grind slow, but and as proof of what is done in light were very forcibly demon- ored Americans, twice sentenced e electrocuted, after twice be- ing on with the so-called Ehine "in- erty. A misunderstanding or con- sible for their failure to be re- tion, when they appeared at its locked for admittance, suddenly NO.6 Martin, M.M. Banka, Alleged Giles and Will Woollard, agreed before leaving the penitentiary ground that they the penitentiary ground that they the attorney in Little Rock today. **Sir Burt Baldwin.** Six other colored defendants in the Elaine affair are in the penitentiary here awaiting action of Federal Judge Trieber on their attorney's habeas corpus plea was based on the alleged fair trial at Helen in Phillips County, the locality of the instruction. The first reversal of a verdict of guilty and a sentence of death in the case of the race men at liberty today was based on the allegation to name the offense for which they found the defendants guilty. Their verdict was "gully as charged." REVERSAL IN THE SECOND CONCERN WAS BASED ON FACT THAT NO COLORED CITIZENES WERE ON THE JURY WHICH FOUND THE SIX GUILTY. THE SUPREME COURT DECLARATION that HAD NOT BEEN GIVEN A FAIR TRIAL. have made the store's success possible, with the greatest feast of price, better quality and better service have made our thirty-one years' price, better quality and better service have made our thirty-one years' price, better quality and better service have made our thirty-one years' price, that our many customers and friends will avail themselves of the opportunity during the anniversary event. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, West End Park will be the scene of a red-bellied bird between the 10 P.M. Black Gaugers and Caffey's Black Buffaloes, who will entertain the population with their wrestling games. If advance dome cope for anything. The clubs have a strong club and Caffey continue to add strength to his club and to bolster weak places; with the recent success the recent place from the Pacific coast let the Black Squirrels count the black Squirrels down without a hit and blanked them 14, Monday. OUR ERROR. Unintentionally the title "Ancient" was omitted from the ad of the Fires and Accepted Ancient York Rite Mime. In last week's issue of The Informer. CIAL CLUB TEAM 10, 1923, 4. P. M. ONLY 35 CENTS. YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DO NOT SELECT YOUR LOT IN FOREST HOME NOW Without any doubt this property is to be the highest class home addition ever put on for colored people in Houston. Here are the reasons we say this: 1st—The natural beauty of the property—there is no prettier piece of property anywhere in Houston than FOREST HOME. 2nd—It will have modern improvements like sanitary sewer, city water and shell streets. The sanitary sewer has already been laid over the greater portion of the property. Water lines have also been installed and, remember this—the water connection and sanitary connection is free. 3rd—You will not have to wait for improvements, because, as stated in the preceding paragraph, the sanitary sewer and the water lines are already practically completed, and work is now under way on the streets. At the time of this writing teams are digging a large drainage ditch to Brays Bayou, which will mean that Forest Home will be a well drained property. 4th—At the prices that we are offering Forest Home lots and with the manner in which it is being developed, there is no question but that there will be considerable increase in value on these lots as time passes. 5th—We are offering Forest Home Lots at prices and on terms that make them within reach of every ambitious man or woman who wants a location for a home, or who wants to make a profitable investment. The five reasons stated above should be sufficient to cause you to select your lot or lots now. It would be well worth your while to take a look at this property. You can make an appointment to see it by phoning J. H. Robertson, our colored representative, at Hadley 6924, and whose home address is No. 3201 Pierce Avenue. Or, if you prefer, you can phone direct to our office. We also have other colored representatives, who will be glad to show you this property. Do not delay in selecting your lot in Forest Home. Get in touch with us or with one of our representatives. 214 Scanlan Building THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1923. Phone Preston 3136 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER BLUM-RAY & DAG HARDWARE BIG STOCK SCREEN AND POULTRY WI WIDTHS BEST LAWN MOWERS AND HEDGE SHEARS Our Prices Always the Lowest 206-8 MILAM STREET LINCOLN NATATORI Heiner Street and Subine Bridge (Fourth The Lincoln Swimming Pool has been imip ing the winter season and all the necessities added, such as spring boards, slides, etc. PRICES: Pool (including bathing suits and towels... Grandstand... Children (under 12 years) FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO LINCOLN A. THE LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN 713 Prairie Avenue Phone Pre Is the place for prompt and courteous service. mother stop preparing after-supper lunches. I eat at the LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN—the Service. ANDREW WATKINS, Prop. SPECIAL ROAD SERVICE U. S. VULCANIZER C WILL MARTIN, Proprietor GENERAL TREE REPAIRING AND ACCE DOUBLE TREAD AND REBUILT TRE 405 San Jacinto Street 312 San Felipe THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923. PAGE THREE THE "PEERLESS" CITY MARKET DRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGGS LOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN WE KILL AND DRESS ALL OUR OWN POULTRY MONEY TO LOAN MISSISSIPPI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Desires to Make Some Loans on Texas Real Estate For Further Information Apply to STATE MANAGER C. C. STUART, 807 1/2 Prairie Ave., Taborian Bldg. Houston, Texas White Swan Barber Shop 506 Milam Street Eight expert tonsorial artists ever ready to serve your wants—Hala cut, shave, shampoo, massage. Hot and cold batha. AARON BYERS, Proprietor BICHON'S DRUG STORE 312 MILAM STREET A FRESH SUPPLY OF THE BICHON REMEDIES AL- WAYS ON HAND. 312 Milam Preston 527 (When Answering Ad. Mention The Informer.) DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon AT 409 1:2 MILAM All Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Phones Office Preston 1409 Residence Capitol 89 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 is allowed. J. H. HARMON, Prop. PAGE FOUR THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'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 Town, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 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VICTORY FOR LAW AND ORDER! Six of the so-called "Elaine rioters," twice sentenced by an Arkansas court to be electrocuted for their alleged participation in the Elaine riot of 1919, have been set free after a legal battle waging over three years, terminating with the recent decision of the Arkansas supreme court ordering the men released. This is not so much a victory for the colored race as it is a victory for law and order; for it was proven that the trials of these erstwhile condemned and convicted race men and six others now awaiting new trials, as well as several now incarcerated in the state penitentiary, were farcical to say the least and swayed and influenced by a mobocratic spirit seldom seen in a supposed temple of justice. And if mob law can enter the courts and sway and influence decisions and verdicts against men on account of color, it will not be long before that same spirit can invade the same tribunals and sway and influence decisions and verdicts against other men because of their station, positions or horrors. To punit kyuban, in appropriate law and order right in the court house, and in the appellate court is to undermine the very foundation on which our courts have been erected and will precipitate a condition in this country that beggars description. When law and order fails and constituted authority joins hand with the maudlin mobs, it is time for the higher and highest courts in the land to call a halt and let fair play, justice and impartiality get a hearing in our courts. This sweeping victory shows what co-operation and teamwork can and will accomplish and marks another notable achievement in the life of the greatest organization in America for fighting the battles of the oppressed and repressed colored citizens of this country—the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This great organization has collected and spent thousands of dollars in the fight for the freedom of these unlettered, untutored and partly illiterate backwood farmers, whose greatest offenses against society was the launching of a society to get a square deal for themselves and their families from the greedy and grafting landlords of their section. Many sacrifices have been made in behalf of these colored men, who almost became martyr to Southern exploitation, exploitation and unreasonance and meanness. We are reminded of the fact that Dr. Robert K. Terkil, former professor in English at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., lost his job because he dared to write a letter to the governor of Arkansas, protesting against such miscarriages of justice. We are not unimindful of the part the prayers of members of our race played in this victory; for without prayer and faith in God, we cannot accomplish such efforts possible, such far-reaching victories are hardly possible. This victory and triumph for law and order should encourage and hearten those of us who are going to remain in the South a little while longer; for it shows that even in the South white men can be found who will take a stand for right, if they can be led to see the right. But those who may not be apt students when it comes to seeing and discerning that right, yet one they see the right conditions are going to improve right here in Dixie. The Arkansas victory is too startling and far-reaching in its effect for us to properly interpret it just now, perhaps; but it is both reassuring and encouraging to those who contend that right must finally triumph over might, even in Dixieland. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923 WHERE IS THAT $500. "HENK?" WHERE IS THAT $500. "HENK?" One of the reasons ascribed by certain members of the board of directors of Emancipation Park for opposing a municipal appropriation for Juneteenth music was that there was no parade held. Yet one of the trustees of the park was present at the mass meeting, at which time plans were laid and preparations made for the celebration and he knew full well that there would no be parade this year, owing to shortness of time and paucity of funds. Let us reproduce an excerpt from the minutes of that meeting, "verbatim ad literatum et punctatum": Mr. H. H. Lethridge made a very interesting address about the celebration of the 19th of June and on his motion it was decided to celebrate 19th of June, 1923, at Emancipation Park. Mr. Homer E. McCoy and others talked on the parade question and on motion of Mr. H. H. Lethridge it was decided 19th of June to have a parade this year (June 1923). On motion of Mr. H. H. Lethridge it was voted to make the temporary officers permanent. On motion of Mr. H. H. Lethbridge, he nominated himself grand president of the day, staging that "while such procedure is unusual, I want some honors!" (Applause.) Since this park trustee was very much present and active in the Juneteenth mass meeting, and since he was the chief stumbling block in the way of the appropriation from the city council for music for the celebration, we thought it would not be a bad idea to chronicle a few facts from the minutes as recorded by the secretary at the Colored Carnegie Library Monday night. May 14, 1923. Now listen to James ("Jim") Matthews, new head of the board, talking to James B. ("Devil") Anderson regarding the celebration before he and a few of his henchmen on the board took such an arbitrary action: "Devil, I favor the celebration being run this year just like it has been run the last few years, and if the city has been paying for the music in the past, I favor it this year. Hear the Honorable Henderson ("Henk") Lethridge, recently made park manager, talking to the editor of this paper (who was also chairman of the Juneteenth celebration, before the board had taken final action on the citizens' request for a city appropriation for the 19th music: "Rich, I am in favor of the city not only paying for the band music, but I favor asking the city for $500 both for band music and a big barbecue and dinner for the ex-saves and poor people. I tell you what I'll do, Rich: if the request for assistance calls into the city for the band, I'll personally go to the city hall with your committee and ask the city for the money. You can depend on that! Where is that promised $500, Bre' Renk? Why did you change your mind regarding your gracious offer and proffer? We are reminded of the fact that, during a world series a few years since, certain ball players awoke in the morning, and, like Andy Gump in the comic book, discovered a roll of greenbacks in their pillows, which resulted in said players "ditching" the series. We wonder if anybody put something under some of the board members' pillow during some night before that celebrated board meeting held on Saturday, June 16? But do not let us get away from our caption. The thing that interests us and the colored citizens of Houston an Harris County is, where is that $500 "Col" Lethridge pledged, of how large we are? I get from the city council or city hall for the Juneteenth celebration? Did he try to get in touch with the citizens' committee before the Juneteenth, and, failing to reach them, decide that no money was necessary for the band music for that occasion? Or was he simply four-flushing, hoping that he would be "let in" on the dance hall privilege, which had already been sold to James Anderson and his associates? Did "Jim" Matthews assume this attitude because he was opposed to certain people in charge of the celebration, or was he simply the tool of some designing politician and slick grafter on the board? If the celebration were a private affair, why did the "Colonel" offer his services to see to it that the 'city council appropriated money for the celebration's music and spread for old folks? Once more we ask, where is that $500, Brr' Lethridge? A FINE LEGAL POINT RAISED In reversing the case of six of the alleged Elaine colored "rioters," the supreme court upheld a former decision rendered when our Attorney Wilford H. Smith won his celebrated case years ago in the cause styled Seth Carter versus the State of Texas. This was the first case ever argued and won by a race lawyer from Texas before that august body. In handing down its decision then, as in the Arkansas case, the highest legal tribunal in the country held that, where colored men were competent, qualified and worthy of doing jury service, but were excluded and discriminated against by the jury commissioners in selecting the panel, the question of a fair trial of the colored man was an issue; and that since colored men were discriminated against and excluded from jury service, no fair trial was obtained by the convicted race man and the case was reversed and new hearing or trial ordered. This is one point that lawyers defending alleged colored infractors and violators of the law do not invoke, yet to our mind it is a most powerful weapon and instrument. If this point were raised throughout the South, one of the following contingencies would arise: There would be colored men on both sides of the court, and men and women convicted for various offenses would be at liberty. Since the supreme court has handed down this decision twice to our knowledge, and since colored people get such scant justice in the courts of the South, why don't the lawyers employed to defend these people make use of this decision by the highest legal body in August? Is it that the majority of the lawyers are in ignorance of this point on and interpretation of the law, or is it that they just do not care, as long as they get their fee? But for fear that some conscientious lawyers did not know that such decisions had ever been handed down by the supreme court, and since colored men are conspicuous by their absence on juries throughout America, but particularly the South where members of the court often and convicted more often, the Informer has taken advantage of this decision to impart this bit of information to the legal fraternity. If invoked and argued, it will mean a new day for the black man in the courts of the South. Why not fire a barrel at it burrowers? TEXAS! TEXAS! (Editor's Note: Colonel Simmons who edits *The Times*, an authorial biography, spoke at the Pythian Grand Lodge at Dalton and a Houston honors ceremony. Wendy Windy he wrote one of his wonderful editorials on the Lone Star State University, and he have reproduced herewith for the benefit of the large number of Texans who attended the article in the Defender. The colonel is one of the most brilliant and pleasing writers of the nation, who have equally awarded and eagerly by millions every week.) Say Texas, and unacquainted with its history, its people and its boundary, think of a great expanse of land, of the many of carrying gun all day; weary of violent hours. You were never so wrong. Not long ago this writer stood on the battlefield of San Jacinto. Hérit Sam Houston, the first time with a capital T. A few months before the Mexican, now crossing the border looking for jobs, brought Texas down at the Alamo. Go to San Antonio and the Alamo; also see one of the great families, Sons of great families, white and black, settled Texas; that is, that part of the empire than far settled. To the north is Okahoma, state still asking the world of thought to sit up and take notice. This writer heard Willis, a man extraordinarily unusual in his day, a Texas boy native to the Brazeau, who once fraternity, the grand honor of the Texas, has assets of $690, 000. Imagine that, Willis, whose genius brought all this about, might have said: "This I did." However, he said all who write leaders, say in success: "We have done this." And made Texas first among the states. The Fythians, 23,000 strong in Texas, raised Willis' salary to $600 per month. "Throw in expenses," also, said the brethren. Know Willis, acquainted with his bet on speaking terms with human nature, and you will know Willis. Wilson Sydeny Pitman, son-in-law of Booker T. Washington, the first architect, lives in Dallas. built the Python cage; says "I will build the Python cage." We will also build the Old Felt temple at Houston." The Houston structure will cont work $200,000. Texans think Mr. William McDonald, mentor of Texas speaks: "Give the young man plenty room; I was born in Texas; I bed statue leaders; I am a direct descendant of King Solomon." You can hear Texas Mansons say: "To take them or be; no take to be." Know Texas and see the American Ngret at his best. Great colored Texans: N. Wright Cuney,departure; the Dermagnons, both gone; Charles N. Love; William H. Smith, back home after an absence of three years; the Starkes boys; the Starkes boys; the Harrington valley; Rice for the younger hope; Ryan, teacher; Grigley, giants in great affairs; Dudley, the right bower; Wiley, the left bower; the North and the South; the Greec flanked by Wilms, men are all topped by McDonald. In 1920 the Republican national committee asked: "Why is Bill stubborn?" Money pushes a man to think; act. McDonald is alone among independent leaders of your political hopes. A day or so ago Grigley, quiet, reflective, giding hand of a Texas in surface company, said: "We will build an old line insurance company in Texas on a contract with this venture, and use Texas, channel, self-sufficient, take every dollar of stock Grigley offers. Grigley will join the Standard, the North Carolina, the Mississippi KY, the Ohio, the product of the Second Ward and Memphis. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER "Barking dogs don't bite," you hear colored Texans say. PRAIRIE VIEW NOTES. (By S. B. WILLIAMS) Those who have never had the opportunity to visit Prairie View would be most favorably impressed with the magnitude of the educational plant the state has built up here. Every phase of literary and vocational training is included in the curriculum. The classes in vocational training up down to real work, and those young men who came here dressed in professional garb, may be seen any day now all dolled up in their overalls, jumpers and big straw hats, learning the ways and sleeves of tickling the crust of mother earth, and learning the art of making two blodes grow where only one grew before. The old unlightly campus, which once was an eye-stare, has been transformed into a veritable flower garden under the supervision of Mr. Bridgewood. A landscape gardeners of no mean ability About sixty-five teachers have enrolled in the summer annual, and the old "normal engine" is hitting on all six in Cadillac precision. The chauffeur, Prof. Puercy, is feeding the gas with efficiency and sufficiently. In the college department Prof. Lee, professor of mathematics, is hitting the mark with mathematics. CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS Prery Vu, Texia In my las' epistol I wux relatin ter yu how mutch I wux infatuwated wid dat lit' nurse, down at de hospittel, an' tellin' yu how I 'tended ter maik dat saim hospitl my summer he'duarterers, but I dun lurnt dat sich steps ain't adviserbul, fer 2 reezuns. Fust an' mos' portunt reezun bein' dat sum onnery cuap is dun'tole sed nurse dat I wux so ele dat awl my teeth wux bought at auxshun sail from Dr. C. A. George an' dat I washed my hare ever mornin' wid er conocoxhun perpared by Madam N. A. Franklin, whut er counted fer its midnite blackness. An' at de yung feller whut uster teech up here er few yeers ergo wuzn't my lit' brother es I had bin teellin' her, but wux my seckun odes' sun. After I heard de fust reezun, de seckund reezun wuzn't hard ter formulate, an' it is die: dere is erbout 6 er 7 hundred mo skurts on dis campus, whut doant't ware de habillermints uv de nurse, but is jes' es cute an' fassernatin', an' ef I mixes in wid dat crowd maybe it woan't be posserbul fer dat ankanel munzer ter git ter spred his propergander munget awl uv 'em an' p'raps I mought git by. But, lissen, kid, me 'an' aiw de ftestes is jesit giss! on swimmin' tingher. For instance, derez 'fester stifte wad ib a' be' an' aiw milt up tingher. Wint in his class wain day 'an' seed wail dem b-a' on, de black bode an' j le wint up ter him an' tole him ha' heakter saku me d i mat I have no time ter fool wurt 'win rum' my aferbult mo no, me 'i durn' tared him he wuz nei ht ter or hope rur me He skued me tendin 'tendin' dat class. Dere's eruther 'fesser bear what' awl de tawkin 'bout de 'mule' an' how de mike acks, under surtin aurtin he wuz nei ht ter or hope rur me by de cogumunu u Brennre de eanly way he coud intrum me in de stud uv de mike be tar tech me how tar keep my mine off' an' awl de "chicken", "pullets" an' ob "them" on di campks, so as I read technus. Bence he coudnt's technus he 2 skuemed him from class he. New, Gun, hear's wim thing I'm in gettin' doggie tired uu. Yu no I did bake it doer kue wu church, an yu kine yu church, an cornerur vu my chuch'look" in an plas im dekun ever wuz node ter look, but ever censure I ever up头ear yow' malin me' go ter church aver day, but ever censure I ever up头ear El dia靠 on I'll turn ter or梨 orgir or ch校木 uu. I wiver over one Doctor Oburn obur it, but it when I get dure I tuck oole foats an' on do state vn an' douse knitted. Say, Gus, was yu ever er "bell hop?" Well, ef yu ain't, yu orter cum up hear an' git trained. Ef I stays hear till I gits my "gote skin" I'll be wun uv de bes "bell hops" in captiverty. I never heard so many bells in awl my born days. It's er bell ter turn over at 5 a.m. (whiteh meens befo' day); a bell ter git up at 5:30 a.m.; a bell ter tuck yo shower bath (ernuther thing dey runs in de groun' up hear; er bath ever' day, eq ef ever' day wux Saddy); ernuther bell ter git reddy ter set, an' was ter march ter yo breckfus'. In lack I hear so minny bells I's cum ter de kunclushun det dis place orter bin named Bellvill, er de Skool fer de Trainin' uv Fust Klass Bell Hops. Ef I don't hurry up an' quituate, w'en I does leave hear I woant be abul ter git up er appertite for er meet uv vit-tuis ef I don't hear er bell rung. Say, Gus, I's bin kinder sorter cast. In my wether I roun' seein' ef I kood fine "Faszer Waller's watter mellun patch. W'en I lokates it I'm is gwinter jine de aggerkuchure klass. La Chun Chiw I filled my appraisition wi Dean Collins for te be de matrum wi Dean Collins for te be figuired of i good git dit job i mite uir et uir schoo us i woedn't hater wait so mouch an' so fer te wom wi Dean Collins for te be 'dire wi ten day 'm dit job i mite wud de dean, Guan, wi lyd wyr'h herm her mse up. Yu uc told her how mspace appearance 'i hud mangain' Well, Gu, addose (de 'datin Spanish), i get吏 git down ter de ackdemickinl where where awi de pau gries bype where awi -nlow bles so hard dut my ly 'n-low bles so dut almy ly 'n is pearfect yi, Guan. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER The Grand Leader CONGRESS AT TRANS COMPANY A Great Variety of Styles for both Women and Misses in the Most Approved Materials and in every desirable color. ON SALE SECOND FLOOR SEE WINDOW OFFICIAL ROUTE TO SAN ANTONIO —Account— ANCIENT ORDER OF PILGRIM CONCLAVE JULY 2ND TO 6TH SPECIAL CHAIR CARS Leave Houston 11:20 A. M., 11:30 P. M., Monday, July 2 Trains Leave Grand Central Depot CITY TICKET OFFICE Phone Pr. 2580 Travis & Texas Ave. C.C.C.-P.V. Game---- (Continued from Page 1.) one really great catch, while Dr. L. M. Mitchell, on the micellite, did his job of coaching the carriers, did his part on the bench coaching and counseling the players. C. F. Richardson, right field, agile and carried off batting honors, batting. 600 getting three hits out of five trips to the plate, beams, benders and twists with much ease. "Doc" Homer E. McCoy was arribed in-chef assistance by "Speed Ball" Martin, whose bad decisions forced his retirement. "All roads led to Bone," was paraphrased Tuesday, for judging by the number of cars that left Houston and the large number of Houstonians who took in the game, all roads led to Pribrie View. After the game the P. V. team issued a challenge to the team for a club city during next month, to be played at the state school. After the game every visitor, as well as players, partook of a very palatable supper, prepared by that prince of entertainers at the college campus in the United States, who always know how to make to make long to return to P. V., by serving the inner man with some real, honest-to-goodness "eat." If you double it, visit P. V., or ask Sam Steneworth, who was a student of the campus and was still on the campus when the last car departed for Houston.) All the Houstonians enjoyed themselves immensely and as their favorite food, the returned home feeling rather cheaty. When it comes to entertaining visitors Principal Orlean Profe, Dean Rowe, Stewart Holland, Profs. Buchanan, Holly, Ellen, Evans and others occasionally occupies and enjoys pleasant and enjoyable. P. V.'S SUMMER SCHOOL. It was our good pleasure to look in on and say "Howd it" to the large sum of money invested in industrial and Industrial College Tuesday night at euphemia, and, really, it was an inspiration to see such a large number of eskenazi learner attention at this campus information, information and enlightenment. We learned from those in charge of the school that Prakrie Vive has the ability to teach us how to school for our people in the world which is covering a lot of territory, but is nevertheless true. Here are the cold and stubborn students of women already enrolled in the summer school; 100 men; 115 men in the federal vocational department; giving a total enrollment around 800. There are 182 teachers and employees, all of whom go to show what a great institution Prairie View really is, and it is destined to attain greater heights in the educational Principal John G. Osborne, a native Texan and product of Bishop College, is on over the job and under his administration the school has taken higher rank among colored schools in the country. The recent Texas legislature increased the appropriation for salaries for Prairie View teachers $23,000 above last year, voted the principal a salary and made additional allowances to pay him, thereby enabling him to get information and inspiration and to carry the message of what Prairie View is doing to and for the colored race generally in Texas and the Southwest. At this summer school you will see all sizes and ages, as well as colors, studying to improve themselves and return to their posts next fall better prepared to teach and teach the young minds of the race. This augurs much for the race's future along educational lines, when teachers will take advantage of summer courses to better prepare and teach the students. Prairie View College is doing a great work for our race and the state, and to visit its expansive campus, behold its many buildings, inspect the physical equipment, meet its teaching force and learn about nothing of eating that special P. V. brand of food), will inspire one all. COLORED FUNERAL DIRECTOR WILL OPEN NEW HOME WEDNESDAY The city council of the city of Houston, with council members without churches and their members all secret orders and their members and the colored citizens in general of the city of Houston and Harris County, are cordially invited to the opening of my establishment, located at 1400 W. 12th Street, 4, 1923, from 4 to 11:30 p.m. and help eat up the ice cream, cake and watermelon. (Signed) I. S. LEWIS. WHATNOT COLUMN By Robert P. Edwards. (For A. N. P.) (4) Who was the "Son of Laughter" "Son of Laughter" Bert Willem was born in British West Indies in 1876. An a boy, working at odebates about theatre, his jovial disposition soon won him recognition and he finally found himself in vaudeville as a singing comedian. He rapidly rose up in the public eye and appeared by royal command before many of the crowned heads of Europe. His performances in "The Sons of Ham," "Dahoney," "Abrasinia," and "Bandana Lama" are well remembered by the general public and he has been said that he laughed his way into the hearts of men—yea into the hearts of great men. As he carried the interests of his race into those hearts with him, he was a very popular and triumphant Negroes, for the bread that he cast upon the waters has been, is and will be remembered after many days. Bert collapsed during his act on a Detroit stage, rallied and passed out March 16, 1922, in New York. (5) Did a Negro ever preside over the House of Assembly of any state? During the session of the House of Assembly of the state of New Jersey, on January 16, 1922, the exander of Orange, assembling of Eater County, was called to the chair of the session of the House of Assembly of the state of New Jersey, presiding over a house of Assembly pronounced a proclamation for first time in Jersey. The resolution, which was unanimously passed, expressed profound respect for the House of Assembly in 1922 similar honor was conferred upon Assembly Frederick Robert of Los Angeles. (6) Was Carthage betrayed? After breaking the power of Carthage, at Zama, the kingdom of Namida, a god of Mastassina, who became a tool of Rome and treated the Carthagian. When the dreadful truth was realized the heroic Carthagian karnak, without a temple, was destroyed and gate and keep the Romans out for more than two years. Finally Scripture made the Roman senate, leveled its building and street by and command of the inhabitants to Rome to be sold as slaves. What is the 12th Amendment to the Constitution of the U. S. A.? The 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the U. S. A. was submitted November 1888, reads as follows: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for being in the United States, or any place in the United States, but been duly convicted, shall exist with us." Congress shall have power to publish this article by appropriate legislature. Next Week's Whatnote. (8) Who was Samuel Coleridge- Taylor? (9) What are the seven wonders of the world? (10) Who seized the confederate dispatch boat, "Planter," in 1862? (10) Who was the first clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the U. S. A.? GASBY-TAYLOR NUPTIALS. MRS. M. B. HURTT'S DRESSMAKING SCHOOL Earn from $20 to $30 weekly easily when qualified by our course. For particulars call Preston 9661 or write THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923. City Happenings Mr. Thompson, 2701 St. Charles St. is on the slick list this week. DRESSMAKING—Fancy and plain sweeting. M. O. M. Mellon, 221 Hald Pressing. M. O. M. Mellon, 221 Hald COLLINS LAUNDRY—Cleaning and preserving. 904 House St., phone Pret 6068. Mr. Henry Carville, 3858 High Street, which is on the slick list, is on ter at this writing. Many girls and women are registering for the Y. W. C. A. camp. Have ter at his hearing of 1658 or Preston 3333. Mr. B. S. Wheeler, Detroit, Mich. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mille Banks, 602 Hardcastle Street. Mr. O. Mille Banks, 801 Robin St. is on the slick list, able to be up again. Mr. O. Mille Banks, 801 Robin St. is on the slick list, able to be up again. Mr. B. Clemens, 13043 Andrews St. is in Brunham visiting relatives and friends. The guest Jackson, Rockcliffe, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pike, a well, 2920 Oak Street. Mr. Delta Belia, Simmons street, Houston Heights, is visiting her mrs. A. W. Ware, at Nogales. See Spry Travel Co. for good discount. Ressale rates. Work allied for and delivered promptly. Miss Margie Ford, Temple, niece of St. Mary Street arrived 1762 Pansel Street arrived last Sunday to spend the summer. Mr. Geo. Allen and grandmother, Miss Arnais Belle Andre, 603 St. Clair Street, left Monday for Chicago and then to visit the Woodland visitation tours and friends. 2193 Drew Avenue, also Mrs. E. A. Cook, Mrs. M. B. Gunn, the Woodland visitation tours and friends. 2193 $150,000, RANGER, 1922, 2, pansenger, in excellent condition. Term. Spring Motor Car Company, 901 San Jacinto Street, 4044. principal Ford Arthur high school, spend the week-and the woodland convention at Oakhona FOR RENT—Two locations for business; storage house or cold drink stand. Apply 112 West Dallas; phone Norma Mina. A. Pipkin, mother and grandmother will have next week for Los Angeles, Cal. where they will spend an extended vacation with rela FOR RENT - Hall toodge, social gatherings, etc. 2866 McKinney Ave. phone: 212-765-3200 shop. Phone D. Barrow. Prentice 4675. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Edwards, 2609 Texas Avenue, left week for a visit to St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Chicago, New York City, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit and Canada. Many girls and W. C. A. camp. Have you? If not, call Hadley 1658 or Prentice 3333. Mr. Laurine McGibre-Jackson, 1414 Cleveland Ave. left hard for Friday in St. Louis. If not, call her husband in Detroit and will spend part of her time for bandage or monument, see H. C. Galantle. Price to suit buyer; ideal sites for meat market, grocery store, barber shop and cafe. On car lines in fine neighborhood. Phone: 212-765-3200 walking Street and McIlheny Avenue. FOR RENT - Three business spaces; ideal sites for meat market, grocery store, barber shop and cafe. On car lines in fine neighborhood. Phone: 212-765-3200 walking Street and McIlheny Avenue. FOR RENT - Nice high lots in 59th Ward; one-half block from gravel parking area; one-third block from office; or apply at 316 Sinclair Bldg. Mrs. R. P. Cahoon, former home- ton, now residing in Chicago, is in the city on a visit after an absence of a few years in the North and expects Excursion to Galveston, Wednesday July 4th - Don't leave me here! Two special cars 'vs' the Interurban, will leave City Andorium at 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. Letter Carriers vs. Galveston Letter Carriers; game called at 3:30 p.m. The Mail Carriers special leaves at 1 p.m. Big picnic, skating and舞 at Beach Yee Park.舞 by Glibbs and Lazy Daddy. Good order guaranteed. Committee - Fred Jones bound for Williamson Park. to spend about two months here. She is the house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Sloan, 1417 Live Oak Street. Mrs. L. B. Pendleton, wife of elder James Pendleton, and her little piece, the Pendleton, will be mounted in month St. Louis. The former is attending Pore College and after commencement, open a Poro agency and beauty parlor. 1822 NEW OAKLAND SPORT. SPORT. New York. Oakland Sport. wire wounds, wire wounds, bought for $30.00 off list. Regular 1024 Oakland games with gift card. 901 San Jacinto Street. Preston 4545. WANTED-Live agents in every state and community to organize local lodges for the Great Sweep. Send $1000 and pay when you die. Write today for commission. H. Y. THOMAS, supreme exeruler, 200, 308, Taberian Bldg., Houston. Miss Jessie Mace Cohn, daughter, of Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Covington, 2219 Oakland. She will spend her vaca next fall and complete her course the following summer, having already been offered a next fall and complete her course WILEY SUMMER SCHOOL IS DOING GREAT WORK Special to The Informer St. Clements P. E. Church. You are cordially invited to worship God with us. Coolest Spot in Houston I am happy that my friends can't say "I told you so" to me. I am ha sed of no our store toliana- me I'm glad pudlain's a case compared side dur- from The incr factory Besson so very rig stateness CHOICE OF PRINT DRY $ I am happy that my friends can't say "I told you me!" I was literally begged not to dig the basement under our store—was it told it would never appeal to House-tonants—that it would be uninhabitable in the summer. I'm glad I followed my munch, for the proof of the pudding's in the eating. A cold room at temperatures in the basement compared with the temperature in the shade outside during the past month shows the basement to be better. The increasing number of customers—the very attention that the esteem in which the Basement is held by caretakers is so very gratifying after six months of operation that I would back any longer from publishing this statement. I was literally begged not to dig the bassman under the wall, but I was not so sure that it would be uninhabitable in the sun- tans—that it would be uninhabitable in the sun- "I am glad I followed my hunch, for the proof of the puller in the eagle's mouth," the temperatures in the basement compared with the temperature in the shade out of the window, which month's has the basement to be from 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The increasing number of customers—the very satirical volume of sales—the esteem in which the basement is valued, has caused me to greatly gratify after a long operation that I cannot hold back any longer from publishing this statistic. CHOICE OF LARGE SELECTION PRINTED CREPE DRESSES $7 95 Now is the time to complete your summer wardrobe. These dresses are now in style, will make and feel good looking. You will have no trouble in making these dresses, they are a new addition to your wardrobe but in a simple arrangement in all the most wanted fashion. 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LESSON TITLE: 3.2-3.4: THE GOLDEN TENNESSEE—"He shall be great dutk not nather nor strong drink. dutk not nather nor strong drink." REFERENCE MATERIAL — Matt K. REFERENCE MATERIAL — Matt K. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTLY CHARACTER and Work of John, the missionary. John was a great man. In announcing his Birth the angel mask. "He shall be great in the sight of the Lord's sight, but was great with manned by the standard of men. In the teaching of this lesson a survey of John's life and work. 1. Birth and Miracles: Paternal God be made of John's life and work. He was thought about and his work planned long before he was born. He came an God's messenger. His life was sent from God (John 1: 9). There is a sense in which every life is sent from God. Everyone should have sent from God something to do with his life. 1. His Character. He did not seek human praise and commendation. His impure concern was to proclaim the Christ. He did not make himself a priest. He did not prepare to people upon prepare for the Messiah. His person and habits were a hypocritical form of his life. 2. Ouvrague (Lake 3: 7). He faced a great multitude and struck hard at them, demanding that they mount to the crowd. He even denounced the religious leaders of the city, who were among the fruits worthy of repose. 3. His Presaching (Lake 3: 38). 4. Demanded Respectance (vr. 34). 5. Demanded the return of the heir to come into the region of the Jordan as a membree of God, calling upon the people to repose in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. 6. Demanded Proofs of Resilience (vr. 7, 8). He insisted that their false hearts renovated—showed them that the vile passions of their sons must be uprooted. A change of salut, that the God of God, was necessary. This is a preparation which must be made before one and experience the invation of God. V. The Martyrdom of John (Mark 6:14-29). 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(SUNSET HEIGHTS) (Take Studios Wood Car) Phone 2043 for appointment Houston, Texas Hours 9 A. M. Until 8 P. M. If you have reason to think your Vernon child is suffering from worms, take the safe course—use White's Cream by H. THE AMUSEMENT CENTRE New Ideal 504 MILAM ST. MOST O FRIDAY (TODAY)—J. B. WARNER in "CRIMSON C A thrilling tale of love and life in the MILAM CITY GODDES," No. 2, the most made and a first-run Century comedy. SATURDAY (TOMORROW)—WILLIAM "SPAWN OF THE Here all the grim horrors of the dawn a wonderful romance that will stir ART ACORD in "THE OREGON Semon comedy. SUNDAY-MONDAY—Look who's here! artists—HOOT GIBSON in "KINDLED CO One of those fascinating, thrilling, c the metal of all men. It's dynamic, you胜 the sweetness of love nobler inward feelings. Seldom, it portunity of viewing such a man in all details. One of the season's "NAKED F Vermilge. Worms can be reason to think your friend from worms, take herse-use White's Cream THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSE New Ideal Theatre LAIM ST. MOST OF THE BEST TIME (TODAY) J. B. WARNER in "CRIMSON GOLD" A marvel tale of love and life in the great oil industry and ELINOR FIELD in "THE DESSER." 3, the most brilliant will animal and a first-run Century comedy. AY (TOMORROW) WILLIAM FAIRBANKS in "SPAWN OF THE DESERT" The glorious horror of the devil's playground, wonderful romance that will甜你 from start to end. ACOORD in "THE OREGON TRAIL." 4, on comedy. -MONDAY-Look who's here! The king of W-HOOT GIBBON in "KINDLED COURAGE" Of those fascinating, thrilling, captivating Western metal of all men. Its dynamic climbers will challenge you with their fearlessness of its love, their arrow feelings. Seldom, if ever, have you seen of viewing such a Western masterpiece that details. One of the season's best. Also NEAL "NAKED FISTS" If you have reason to think your Vermite. Worms can not resist the child is suffering from worms, take expelling influence. Price, $26. Bold text. 504 MILAM ST. MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS A thrilling tale of love and life in the great oil fields, also known as "The Goddess of Goddess," No. 3, the most thrilling wild animal serial ever written. Here all the grim horrors of the devil's playgrounds are told in a wonderful romance that will stir you from start to finish. Also the title is "THE OREGON TRAIL." No. 4, and a Larry Semon comedy. SUNDAY-MONDAY—look who here!' The king of Western thrill artists—HOOT GIBSON in "KINDLED COURAGE" One of those fascinating, thrilling, captivating Westerns that test the heart and soul of the audience, will amaze you, while the sweetness of our love theme will appeal to those nobler inward feelings. Seddon. If ever, have you had the opportunity to see a film that the sweetness of all details. One of the season's best. Also NEAL HART in—"NAKED FISTS" and a first-run comedy. "YOUTHFUL CHEATERS" with an all-star cast, Drama, romance and action, together with a baner week days attractions. Also an added Western and a baner week days attractions. "SCRAP IRON" a stalactar cast of screen artists. You'll never realize a picture until you have seen it, and you will not self if you fail to see it. Also an added feature that comedy. **AY** "WILD CAT JORDAN" notoplay just as exciting as its title. More thrilledammed together than ever before in one picture. **(NEXT)** "THE JUNGLE GODDESS." No. 4, a first-run Century comedy. **NOTICE:** We have just installed the largest fans in the city in order that you may be comfortably, now furnish our patrons with the purse of the show. We have every minute. Come, recite in our cushion be enjoy a good show while the refreshing breeze at the hot outside world. with a stellar cast of screen artists. You'll never realize the value of this picture until you have seen it, and you will never forget your son. You will not see it. Also an added feature and a side-splitting comedy. THURSDAY— "WILD CAT JORDAN" A photoplay just as exciting as its title. More thrills crammed and jammed together than ever before in one picture. Also a good feature and a first-run Century comedy. FRIDAY (NEXT)—"THE JUNGLE GODDENS," No. 4, a good feature and a first-run Century comedy. SPECIAL NOTICE—We have just installed the largest and best ex-hast fans in the city in order that you may be comfortable these new features in our patrons with the purport, freshest air of any theme in the city and the change of fresh air every minute. Come, reline in our cushion bottom chairs and enjoy a good show while the refreshing breeze make you forget the hot outside world. A photograpy just as exciting as its title. More thrilled crammed feature and a funny comedy. FRIDAY (NEXT) “THE JUNGLE GODDEBS,” No. 4, a good feature and a first-run Century comedy. We now furnish our patrons with the perfect, freshest hot days. We now furnish our patrons with the purest, freshest air every day. The city, giving you an entire change of fresh air every day. Comedy. Comedy. Comedy and enjoy a good show while the refreshing breezes make you feel alive. COOL, CLEAN, COZY AND AND ADMISSION ALWAYS PHONE PRESTON 6879 AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 10c, 15c, and 20c PRESTON 8879 ELMO MA PAGE EIGHT THURSDAY NEWS R P. 7061 YOUR LIFE? MAY THAT HE CAN Phrenology is the Key to Knowledge — Knowledge is the Key to Health and Prosperity — Health and Prosperity is the Key to Happiness. Arlo. He is a man of excellent one whose knowledge in his way to live life as it should be, wisdom and truth will inadvertently to success, happiness and dear and interest to the one visit may mean the turn in his own private home at AIN ST. (SUNSET HEIGHTS) (ar) P. M. Worma can not resist its gig influence. Price, Sc. Sold Hart's Drug Store. OF HOUSTON Theatre THE BEST FOR LESS OLD" the great oil fields. Also the wild animal serial ever DESERT" its playgrounds are told in from start to finish. Also AIL", No. 4, and a Larry GRAGE" invades Westerns that tests invazies will thrill and amaze them will appeal to those ever, have you had the top masterpiece that is perfect L. Also NEAL HART in—ITS" and action, together with to make this one of our an added Western and a "ON" will never realize the value and you will never forgive added feature and a side- "ORDAN" die. More thrills crammed Houston, Texas THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923. Friday and Saturday, June 29-30 Here is a story that holds you in suspense with its dashing action and sets you dreaming with its charming interest. —AND— "FIGHTING BLOOD" Series No. 2, Entitled "THE KNIGHT IN GALE" Each series is a story within itself and are being shown here every other week. See the fastest, funniest and most absorbing pictures ever shown at this theatre. —ALSO— "TEA IN TEA" A Comedy Sunday, Monday and Tuesday July 1, 2 and 3 Faithless Unto Death Zareda's one constancy was her sickleness. And for it life closed in upon her and made her pay. The REX INGRAM PRODUCTION TRIFLING WOMEN Written, adapted and directed by Rex Ingram It is a drama of three kinds of love in which love and the force of destiny work their will in the life of one woman. The most famous vampires in history were tame in comparison with the sorceress in this picture. We are anxious to have you witness it not only because we know it is a fine picturedramat, but because we honestly believe it to be one of the most remarkable achievements in screen history. —AND— "FOX NEWS" Wednesday and Thursday July 4 and 5 The glories of the Pharaohs— the valley of the kings—the land of the most alluring sorceress— Cleopatra—flashed on the silver screen. Mysteries of three thousand years revealed in this picture. Coming: July 8, 9, 10 "NERO" The Picture Supreme Starting July 15 "SOULS FOR SALE" Phone Prenton 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr. BENZINDLER'SSONS ON COURTESY CORNER - CONGRESS & FANNIN -WHERE YOUR CAR STOPS VOTE FOR ELLIS SHERIFF FOR SHERIFF GEORGE ELLIS Mt. Corinth Bapt. Church. (Schwartz and Liberty.) Rev. Arthur Humbard, Pastor. Order of Services Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. m. R. Y. P. I. II at 8:30 a.m. m. M. Jesse Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. m. Men's Bible class Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. m. Men's Bible class Thursday. 7:30 p.m. m. Teaching the International Sunday Teaching meeting at 7:30 p.m. m. Teaching the Meeting school at 7:30 p.m. Sunday was a high day. Pastor Humbard praised a great sermon Sunday morning on "Perpetuity of the Name of Christ." Several accessions were presented to the sermon. The evidence of baptism will be administered to these candidates to the sermon. The church has organized the church into two SOUTHE'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Y.W.C.A. NOTES. To date a little more than 140 have registered at the "T" camp. The daily programs conducted on talks with the students of the national service, have proven extensively instructing and helpful. Then, too, all the students delighted all who have participated. These programs and games have been made available by the executive secretary, and Mrs. H. Mason Whitby, chairman of health services, and Mrs. T. Nesting, time and talent unreservedly and have been the means of making the Next Sunday, chapel day, a fine experience at 2 p. m. in. at this time you may bring lunch, if you wish, also the boys from the Transition Program furnished upon you. Call 1152 if you wish to arrange to go. Let spend R it at this spot -sold MIS. FAIRCHILD, Chairman of Publicly. CORSOMOPOLITAN SOCIAL CLUB. The Cosmopolitan Social Club entertained their members and friends with a lava party and picnic at the beautiful and spacious home and lawn of MISS K. E. Cobb, 11 The Roscommon of Miss K. E. Cobb, June 19, Sandwichers, punch, cake were served throughout the day. Heston. Whist and danced the feature of the day. The hostess (Miss J. E. Cobb) was the manner. The Misses Joile and Willie Boyd were at the plaque and rendered as well as the leading popular star were ground. Every one spent an enjoyable day. Miss Rallie, President, Mrs. J. L. Harris, Secretary.