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24,000 NEGROES IN VIRGIN ISLANDS MOUND BAYOU FOUNDER IS BURIED FINAL EDITION 24,000 MOUN VIRGIN ISLANDS C FILES ITS OFF COLORED MEN VIRGIN ISLANDS COMMISSION FILES ITS OFFICIAL REPORT; COLORED MEN FORM PERSONNEL (Preston News Service.) Washington, D. C.—Returning Coolidge, to whom they had been J. Davis, secretary of labor, the formally filed the report of the Virgin Islands. Commissioners Mitchell, Cornelius R. Richards S. Coage, who had been duly contented to make a thorough inquiry in islands acquired from Denmark remarkable array of figures and accurate in the story which they trial lives of the 28,000 inhabitants 24,000 are colored. The report of the commissioners ten and grass and fodder actively proximately 44,000 acres of soil incidental to fishing and trans-pursuits of the islands, and the labor in connection with these two years, resulted in an appallment. Wages, it is found, vary in The commission commented upon the fact that during the fiscal year 1921-1922, exports from the Virgin Islands were valued at $754,729; while imports were worth $1,838,567, showing a loss of trade over the previous fiscal year, which, according to the commission's report, is due to a number of causes, including droughts and the MASONIC BAND STILL INTACT IN HOUSTON, SAYS MANAGER CLARE Under the direction of Prof. Sylvester Wilburn, the Masonic brass band is still intact and can furnish music for all occasions, with from 5 to 22 places, according to J. J. Clark, manager, who can be reached over Preston 10442; night, Preston 8675 or Capitol 1972-W. William Ponder is president. Says Mr. Clark: "Ever since we were employed by the U. B. F. to represent them at their grand lodge at Marshall, Texas, July 28, 1822, Mr. McGruder has tried to change the band from a monstrous U. B. F. to a more than a thousand. But I repeatedly told him that I was not willing to agree to the proposition and that as long as I had anything to say about the matter, I would oppose going over to the U. B. F. Two other members of the band favored going over to the U. B. F. and in following them, the band was split; but I am still carrying on the good work for the Masonic band. "These two men argued that the U. B. F. order had done a good deal for our musical group, and that the band was not a monstrous U. B. F. employed us to go to Marshall, we set our price and they paid it. The same thing was true last year in the Pl. Worth trip. It was said that this order gave us uninfluence, but they did not—they simply made us a loan of $560 and 18 months to repay the amount. When the division came in the band we had repaid $375.75 of the amount, with interest. Show me what they have done for the band." Mr. J. B. Grigby, president of the American Mutual, thought that an orchestra was needed in his association and he bought a set of instruments and placed them in the hands of his own members. The Odd Fellows decided SPRING I Ausp VOL. V. THE HOUSTON INFORMER from an audience with President by the Honorable James escerted by the Honorable James Virginia Island commissioners in exhaustive investigation of the George H. Woodson, Charles E. A. W. H. C., Brown and Jefferson missioned by the federal government to conditions existing on the have compiled in their report a facts, comprehensive in scope and depict of the economic and indust- ants of the Virgin Islands, of whom the岛 is the only island, which shows that the sugar cane, cot- ies, which are conducted on ap- tation, together with the occupations part of the principal various conditions affecting the enterprises have, during the past ngly large per cent of unemploy- from 20 to 60 cents per day. America and the Virgin Islands, whose populace may justly feel encouraged to consider the conditions to which they made known to executive princip- als of the federal government. A cordingly, it may well be expected that a lively interest, in the welfare of the public, will be held. In the course, and that American ideals will eventually find their way across the seas to the lowest beings on the Virgin Islands. The way that they observe a clear communion with the civil- sation and the democratic spirit of America. At the time of the President Qool- A. W. H. C., Brown and Jefferson, his confidence in the report of the Virginia Islands Commission, and pledged himself to stand behind it with all the executive power he has at his com- mities. He has recently observed his approval of the report; and, it is felt that the country at large is grateful to the government in its purpose to convey official assurance to the Virginia Islands Commission. At the government by its own constituency, that distance alone is not sufficient to place any people beyond the influences of American principles and American justice. MASONIC LODGE WILL PLACE CORNERSTONE Christmas Attacks Lodge No. 112, F.I. and A. M. will buy a corner stone at home on the 25th of March, at St. Mary Street and March 22, at St. Street and Retail Houses Houston Heights. We ask the students there. We will invest at 1 a.m. at 11:30. We will get off at Heights heights, get off at Ninth street, and go skis blocks west to J. F. Heights. We will go to the funhals music, under direction of Prof. Sygneter Willurm. (Siglard) J. F. M. W. M. T. H. Thompson, see retury. COLORED CATTLEMEN HERE. Numbered among the delegates to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Conference, Daniel Webster Whalces of Colorado, Mitchell Michael County, Texas, who given language and those of cattle in West Texas, Whalces here was the home guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Howard, 405 Live Oak Street. They needed a local band and purified a similar course, while the American West Association asked him to be the U. R. B. was asked, w band, why didn't they organize a band of their own and the business affair, if he did. I take this position because it was largely through my efforts that the business affair, if he did. Pref. J. H. Haywood, former conductor of our band and at present leader of our business affair, and Pref. J. H. Haywood, former conductor of our band and at present leader of our business affair, and I have worked with the Masculic band. Now he has deserved for us "no other organization. That's our business affair, and I have worked with the Masculic band, and we are going to continue in "brut our stuff." FESTIVAL, times of Houston HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924 DALLAS COLORED MECHANICS OFFER STUDENTS PRIZES Pupils of Two Upper Classes of City's High School to Get Prizes—Principal Rhada Accepts Offer and Makes Counter Proposition in Scholarly Address at Meeting. W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, the architect who lives in New Jersey, was executive temple at Homestead, who is executive and president of the Brotherhood of Negro Dusting Mechanics of Dallas, Texas Special to The Informer Dallas, Texas.—The regular meeting of the Brotherhood of Negro Building Mechanics of Dallas last Saturday night was very largely attended by the two members of the Association of Mothers, and a large percentage of members born of the organization. After the regular routine of business, the president, W. Sidney Pittman, announced the action of the executive board in offering two prizes (first prize, $15; second prize, $10). The second prize was the two upper classes of the Booker Washington High School writing and submitting the two best essays on subjects later to be selected jointly by Prof. Rhoads and the R. N. R. M. committee. This action was unalsoomably approved by the Board of Directors, who advised by the president that the offer had been approved and accepted by Principal Rhoads. With appropriate remarks, pregnant with words of praise and optimism, the president then introduced: Principal Joseph J. Rhoads, the special guest of the National Association of Mothers, and the preliminary remarks describing the new and decidedly advanced program under which the high school is establishing its new record, Prof. Rhoads again approved the prize contest above referred to and gave unstinted praise to the first prize, Mr. John H. H. H. and Mr. Richard H. O. H. H. the primary program. It was evident in the mind of the principal that "If the progress of this mechanics' organization kept apace with the record already set, it is highly probable that the high school would in all likelihood find it necessary to make the most of the new results of the near future to seek some working grounds of cooperation between the school and the Brotherhood whereby a certain element of its student body could be benefitted along some vocational line." This new idea, furthering the interest of the Association, was received with great applause and much joyful comment. It is quite feasible from every viewpoint and even though introduced under no definite form of proposal the likelihood is that the two agencies working for the common interest would be able to make the best of the future hit upon advice mutual ground of operation. As was said in the outset, the meet was attended by a large number of invited guests who graced the occasion with many and varied expressions of interest. The principal Rhode Islands and of the work be忙 accomplished by the Brotherhood and the University of Rhode Island, spoke words of praise and encouragement to the organization and its members of the American Co.; Dr. A. Dyren, Dr. J. Hancey Dodd, W. M. Dyren, Dr. J. Hancey Dodd, insurance man, G. Sanders, see retiring West Texas Manufacturing and general secretary American Citizens Association; H. L. Price, banker and (Continued on Page Eight) "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, S IN FOUN COMMERCIAL CLUB TENDERS FOSTER'S LEAGUERS SMOKER The Houston Coliseum Commercial "ub sponsored a smoker compliment to Andrew ("Rabe") Poster and the Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago Mutual. 71% Prairie Avenue. The occasion was a very brilliant attempt by the members of a largely attentive organization and friends. Several of the players stated that it was one of the greatest growth of the game ever tended their club. President N. Dudley, Jr., was toastied the guest's chair. The latter made a wonderful talk on baseball as a game and the growth of the National Growth of the Negro National League. "You years ago," said Mr. Poster, "our combined expenses in operating our club were exceeded $50 per hour but today we are growing $50,000. Our team is recruited from the ranks of college players and the smartest and bainist players in base球. Mr. Poster began his baseball career in Texas more than two decades before Port Worth and soon graduated into bigger circles. He won the sobriquet the Philadelphia Athletic as a hurling opponent. As a pitcher country over produced and takes much pride in the fact that he was only a third of the team. As a copier depopulation. He entered the collegiate class which was more than days by a copier depopulation. He was introduced by C. P. Richardson, who briefly narrated some of his athletic and business achievements in altering the public attitude, especially among our people towards baseball. After "Rabe" had concluded his stirring and stirring speech, the player was introduced to the inner man was being satisfied by the palatable cate, each made a short Prof. James D. Ryan, principal of the Colored High School, responded to the address of Mr. Foster, and, as usual, covered himself with glory. Antioch's orchestra, rendered the musician sammies and kit presents, with the musicians' delightful evening, reluctantly departing when the occasion had reached its peak. BIG N.A.A.C.P. CONTEST NOW IN FULL SWING The content for a trip to California, for a visit to Colorado, for the Advancement of Colored People in full swing. If you believe in united advancement, be in link in the great movement. If you believe in Forget all differences and pay your dose in the only organization in the world in an effective way. Join today! Join at the Orgen Barber Shop! Join at the Lincoln Theatre! Join at the Americus Benefit Office! Join at the Orgen Barber Shop! Join at the office of the Preeminent or give your membership to any of the following: Mrs. J. B. Robb, 1144 Crosey Street. Mrs. Thelma Evans, Lincoln Theatre. Mrs. M. B. Militant, Washington. Mrs. Vera Hughes, American Mugal Benefit Mid. Olivia Turner, 1297 Andrews Street. Mrs. Addie Ross, 1154 Hawthorne. Mrs. Leonora Rodgers, 1644 Helmer. Mrs. Joel Rolan, 1897 Pannell. Mrs. Idana Hastings, Colored High Do your duty and do it now. Join today! Mrs. M. E. Riase-Enobert-Hadley 1242, J. is conducting the ST. LOUIS BASELE MAGNATE. Charles Milk, business manager of the St. Louis Glants, colored league team of the Mount City, is here arena. The exhibition game at Scott Street Park. ATION PAN and Households HOLSEY PLEASED WITH RECEPTION IN TEXAS CITIES (By the Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill.—That the business men of Texas are now in hearty accord with the work of the National Negro Business League was shown in the report of A. L. Holsey, secretary of the league, of his recent tour of the Lone Star State. Secretary Holsey visited five of the principal cities in Texas, addressed some four hundred business and professional men and women at public meetings and held "heart-to-heart talks" with many individuals and groups in special conferences and interviews. Three of the high points in the report of the national secretary which give rise to the above opinion are: 1. "At every place visited I either give a诚挚的欢迎 or angrily, uncooperation of existing business organizations or organised local leagues." 2. "In every place visited I undertook to present the program of the financial corporation, about which Dr. Holsey was the principal member of the general meetings, and I secured definite promises from representative citizens of the state that Texas would contribute its share in putting over this program." 3. "If secured definite promises in each community visited that delegations would attend the meeting in Chicago." Secretary Holsey is eloquent in his praise of the economic progress of our country in Texas and is very enthusiastic over the prospects making the celebration of "the silver jubilee" of the league which will be held in this city. August 20, 21, and 22, one of the largest groups of the United States, was held by our group in the "Windy City." The program committee is already at work putting forth every effort to formulate the most interesting and most instructive and helpful program. The program is a program to give an attractive features have been devised to show the growth of the race in business. These will be announced later when the program takes definite form. Secretary Holsey is also interested in carrying out a nationwide campaign, suggesting by Dr. Mo-ton, the president, which represents one of the most extensive and ambitious programs. ious programs of the National Negro Business and rural co-operations and economic development ever undertaken by the National Negro Business Association, the national business organization. The movement, which has had such a splendid begin, is re-emerging from the experience of some of the leading business men of the race and is certain to have a major impact on the progress of our group in America. Health Lecturer Here Rev. F. Rivers Barwell, lecturer to Negroes, Texas Public Health Association, will visit with local organizations that will sponsor the annual National Negro Day celebration from Sunday, March 28, through Saturday, April 2. According to this news article throughout the state this year and throughout the state, the Negroes are by our people in its observance. LOCAL TEAMS LAUNCH CITY ORGANIZATION Pursuant to the call issued in 1987, the Informer, representative of seven local amateur clubs met in the office of the Mississippi Life Insurance Co., 807½ Prairie Avenue, Tues. day-night and launched a city-league. The following officers were elected and committees appointed: President O. P. DeWalt; first vice, Presley Griffin; second vice, S. L. Ayers; secretary, James M. Burr; assistant, Ben H. Smith; treasurer, Dr. W. J. Howard; business manager, C. P. Richardson; statistician, H. M. Middleton. Committees—Rules: C. C. Stuart Dr. L. M. Mitchell, James M. Burr; schedule, H. M. Middleton, Ben H. Smith, Presley Griffin, S. L. Ayers L. Guldry, Frank Freeman, C. P. Richardson. The following teams were represented: Cilmax Pharmacy, Southern Pacific, S. P. Freight House, T. & N. O. Shops, P. O. Carriers, Lincoln Theater and Colored Commercial Club. The next meeting will be held Wednesday night, March 26, 8:00 o'clock at the home of the Colored Commercial Club, 419% Milam street. MONTGOMERY'S FUNERAL DREW GREAT THRONG TO MOUND BAYOU; COOLIDGE WIRES HIS CONDOLENCE (Preston News Service.) Mound Bayou, Miss.—With ming the best in both races, presentry, the founder and builder of Thursday morning, was buried S founded and helped to mould in communities in the United State Mr. Montgomery was 78 years Davis, brother of the Confederate is said that after the war Mr. Man and private secretary in the employed with railway company developments in southern Missisiscoes with the railroads he was gra on which he found Mound Bayou Mound Bayou, Miss.—With more than 3,000 persons, representing the best in both races, present, the body of Isaiah T. Montgomery, the founder and builder of this city, who died at 1 o'clock last Thursday morning, was buried Saturday morning in the town he founded and helped to mould into one of the most noted Negro communities in the United States. Mr. Montgomery was 78 years old, a former slave of James E. Davis, brother of the Confederate president, Jefferson Davis. It is said that after the war Mr. Montgomery served as confidential man and private secretary in the Davis family. Still later he was employed with railway companies that after the war began great developments in southern Mississippi. For his distinguished services with the railroads he was granted 1,000 acres of land, a tract on which he found Mound Bayou. Many distinguished white persons Jefferson Davies, grandson of attended the funeral, several taking part in the impressive funeral exerci- tions of the late Dr. S. P. Fetherling, and student body of the local school. S. P. Fetherling, presiding elder, as taking a leading part. The telegrams of telegrams of condemnation were received from various parts of the United States, leaders in both race expressing deep regret for the loss of the body of the late figure as Isaiah T. Montgomery. Among the prominent race leaders in both race expressing deep regret for the loss of the body of the late figure as Isaiah T. Montgomery. Among the who telegrammed were Isaiah T. Montgomery, and several leading Negro communities in the United States. BLEDSOE'S SPEECH LAST FRIDAY NIGHT BRILLIANT EFFORT With the Silvertone U. B. P. brass band pealing forth sweet strains of music; with Drs. Percy D. Foster at the piano, L. M. Mitchell with the vio-lin and O. L. Lattimore with his rich baritone voice (all local dentists); with the aroma from imported Har area perfusing the air; with short talks by N. Dudley, Jr., and J. B. Grigsby, officials of the American Mutual; Perry Mack; Dr. J. E. Knox, president of Houston College, and the main address by Hon. W. P. Bledsore, Mr. L. M. Mitchell; Mr. R. G. Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of Texas—the smoker at the home of the American Mutual last Friday night was a decided success. H. H. Lethridge, one of the local leaders of the order, who had charge of the arrangements for the meetings at the same time, was the first of the Corinth on Thursday night and the Friday night smoker and stag, served as master of ceremonies. It was quite a representative audience of the leading business and professional men of the city that heard Mr. Bledsoe on this occasion, and this despite the fact that there were several events in the attraction in the city the same night. The program was good, music and smokes better, and the talk by the grand master was the "most bestest" delivering by far the ripest and most logical speech in his many visits to and addresses in this city. He was koyed up and before he was speaking, and he had a hearty and hearty desire to up to a high pitch and they sat spellbound under his matchless oratory and feasted from the table of right thought and ripe opinion. The grand master was introduced to the men by Prof. C. H. McCrorder, grand secretary of the order, who briefly recounted some of the achievements of his work in the direction of high-tative son of East Texas, who has given his life for his race in the educational and fraternal realms. Back From Hampton Meet Prof. Thomas L. Holley, teacher-trainer in trades and industries, with headquarters at Austin View College, has returned from the conference held recently at Hammont Institute. The meeting was called by the United States Commission on the United States of America and was attended by heads of land grant college, supervisors of trade and industry, home economics and agriculture. Mr. Holley was the only colored Texas present, and he visited St. Louis, Indiana, Alanta, and Tuskegee, while away. AY NIGHT ets Now Selling LANDS JRIED UNERAL DREW TO MOUND BAYOU; ES HIS CONDOLENCE News Service.) more than 3,000 persona, representat- t, the body of Isaiah T. Montgom- his city, who died at I o'clock last Saturday morning in the town he to one of the most noted Negro as old, a former slave of James E. te president, Jefferson Davis. It montgomery served as confidential Davis family. Still later he was as that after the war began great sippi. For his distinguished serv- ranted 1,000 acres of land, a tract Jefferson Hayes Davis, grandson of the conferedate president. The funeral rites were conducted by the Rev. A. A. E. Church, with Rev. B. P. Pellede, assisting the pastor with the exercises. It is made to be the largest and most accessible race hall. Among the prominent race leaders was Dr. D. B. Washington, the mayor of Washington, who was a warm friend of Mr. Montgomery, and several leading Negro leaders. LOCAL STORE HAS SERVED CITIZENS FOR SEVEN YEARS LOCAL STORE HAS SERVED CITIZENS FOR SEVEN YEARS Commemorating its seven years of business in this city, the Grand Leader Company, Congress and Travis, in partnership and sharing its profits and property with its 100,000 or more friends and customers. The event opened in full blast thursday morning and all three floors of the Grand Leader Company store with anxious shopper since the initial day; while Manager Miller has been showered with congratulations. Both Manager Miller and Advertising Manager Paden have virtually the same store; this being especially true of the store with anxious shopper with the store seven years age in knee trousers. The growth of the Grand Leader during the seven years of its life here has been impressive, and each year has witnessed a healthy increase in business, and makes the store by employing the columns of race newspapers for advertising purposes, and, then our people are trained to trusses by employing the columns of race newspapers for advertising purposes, and then our people are trained to quality without extravagance. This seventh birthday sale, coming on Friday, will afford those desired seasonable merchandise an ample opportunity to hold, and price them unimproved and prices. WHITE PEOPLE WILL HELP OLD COLORED FOLKS WITH PROGRAM A benefit program for the home for aged and decapitated people, which institution Rev. J. E. Edwards said, is association are sponsoring at Sunnyville, Kaiser Humann, will be delivered at Mahn Street Auditorium Tuesday night, March 25. The program begins at 8 a.m. promptly. Meadstone, John Weeybaugh Graham, musical director at First Methodical Church, South, and Mrs. C. J. Glusdunan are managing this musical event, which will be held at Daughters of the Confederacy. Special seats will be provided for colored people who wish to attend the program and aid a worthy cause. Theths are now selling. MAR. 31 25c. PRICE: 7 CENTS NO.44 JUDGE FOR YOUR The MadamC SUPERFINE PR for HAIR and ar SCIENTIFIC WALKI for the Hair and Scalp by effec WALKER GOOD RESULTS HAVE MADE MadamCgWalker ERFINE PREPARATIONS for the HAIR and SKIN and TIFIC WALKER TREATMENTS and Scalp by efficient, willing and well trained WALKER AGENTS RESULTS HAVE MADE THEM WORLD RENOWNED SCIENTIFIC WALKER TREATMENTS for the hair and Scalp by efficient wilting and well trained TRY THEM SPECIAL 6 WEEKS TRIAL OFFER for the Scalp Here are four prepara- tions especially designed for the scalp. This and brittle hair, tine- ing excess of the scalp and extremes of the scalp order it now. 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The facts are he is 69 years old and has operated a barber shop in Bryan, Texas, for 44 years. He still works, standing at his chair every day. He is a man who has been liked by him, like Mr. Goosby tried Korek Compound which he had read so much about and says that as a result he now feels like a man of 50. "It is the best thing in the world for aged men" is what he says. "After taking half of the first box, I felt so good I would not take a thousand dollars for what it did for me, and for the way I am feeling now. I am like a young man again. My sight is better. I sleep well, my nerves are as steady as when I was 20 years old. The compound brought ready relief when I began to feel my age. I take great pleasure in working with my advenience and experience." All those wishing to try Korek Compound will be interested in the special trial offer printed below. 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The chief trouble with the hum bands who try to put something over their wren is that they usually begin where the surface of fairy tales leave off PAGE THREE YOU are invited to come to YOUR STORE where we are having a FREE demonstration of Pomona Mayonnaise dressing. We are trying mighty hard to always render our customers the best GROCERY SERVICE. "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408 MILAM GROCER P. "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T.ANDREWS 408MILAM GROCER P.T. PHONE PRESTON 1642 I. LIPSTET 909 Congress Avenue HOUSTON In connection with our Toys, we have o Shoe Department—Also a full line of Hosiery and Boys' Furnishings and Shoes for the entire connection with our Toys, we have our department—Also a full line of Hosiery's Furnishings and Shoes for the entire In connection with our Toys, we have opened a Shoe Department—Also a full line of Hosiery, Gents' and Boys' Furnishings and Shoes for the entire family. 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MOON FRIDAY (TODAY)—JACKIE COOLE "LONG LIVE" "The most emotional photo-dra- actor you can realise it will be" Also WELCOME ON CALL PARADISE" No. 8 and a first run SATURDAY (TOMORROW) BIG "THE AVEN" A hurricane of thrills. A Wet romance and crowd, crowd Also WELCOME ON CALL CITY," and a good comedy. SUNDAY, MONDAY— THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON New Ideal Theatre RAM ST. MOST OF THE BEST FI (TODAY) JACKIE COOGAN in "LONG LIVE THE KING" most emotional photo-drama ever written, starring JACKIE COOGAN and ELENE SEDGWICK in "B- NE. No. 8 and a first run Century Comedy. AY (TOMORROW) BIG BOO WILLIAMS in "THE AVENGERS" cruise of thrills. A Western that is different. and creatively grounded in the cracker- tails. MARGARET MORRIS in "Trif- and a good comedy. MONDAY- THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON 504 MILAM ST. MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS The most emotional photo-drama ever written, starring a juvenile girl with a heart of gold. DEMSOND and ELEKEN SHOWCINES in "BEASTS OF PARADISE." A hurricane of thrills. A Western that is different. Drama, action, suspense. A film that is not. Also GPT MORRISON and MARGARET MORRISON in "THE GHOST ALIEN." "DEFYING DESTINY" **Featuring Monte Blue and Ire** Iron Harbor, an original film, feel real and powerful, with those who had wronged you and those who had wronged them. Plots of his encounters. But with a tion he set about to unstack the he said he wanted to unstack the a better picture. RUTHO R OP OF THE RANGE". No. 4 the picture. five-reel Western, all for the tion of more good pictures for the film. **TUEDAY** Monte Blue and Irene Rich. Also Russell Siskin in original film. The movie is a bit more deal! Did you ever love who had wronged you? If so, you will sympathize with him. The movie is cannies. But with a much grit and a grim at about to unstack the cards. What was the reel of the picture? It was the better picture. RUTH ROLAND also will be seen in RANGE "N." 4. The pictures above we will also. Western, all for the same admission to keep up our good pictures for the price than any other a Featuring Monte Blue and Irene Rich. Also Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall. An original story, wonderfully told. Did you ever feel you had not had a square deal? Did you ever long to get even with those who had wronged you? If so, you will sympathize with Jack Fenton, whose character is spotted and his soul seared by the plots of his enemies. But with a man's grit and a grim determination he set about to unstack the cards. What was the result? Was he successful? See for yourself and be convinced that you have never seen a better picture. RUTH ROLAND also will be seen in "RUTH OF THE RANGE." No. 4. XTRA - in addition to the pictures above, we will also show a big picture of the XTRA. This picture shows the amount of more good pictures for the price than any other show in the catalog. "THE CHALLENGE" With an all-star cast. Another you make you hold your breath and one at the end of Westerly Wednesday. A big western prog. Good Western and a funny from our screen later. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (NEXT "CRINOLENE A We can't say enough in beaty photophy, enacted by beaty virtuals. We never forget and a 20th century a foot from them, by all men, not men m and ELEEN SEDGWICK in "THE first run Century Comedy. an all-star cast. Another of those big special hold your breath and grip your seat in sups in Westerns and a funny comedy. DAV—a big variety program,含含 a special Western and a funny comedy. TILLA Dana will be screen later. AY AND FRIDAY (NEXT)—WILLA TIDA in—“CRINOLENE AND ROMANCE” can’t say enough in behalf of this great master play; it played by a cast where every love, all love, get and a 20th century romance that has a thrill m. If it’s thrill you want, it’s a beautiful love story. It’s a comedy of all the NENSEDOWICK in “BEASTS OF PARADISE” in Century Cinema. With an all-star cast. Another of those Big specials that will have you laughing and grip your seats in response. Also one of the Indian frontier Wendy Williams. WEDNESDAY—A big variety program, consisting of a special feature, a good Western and a funny comedy. Titles will be announced from our screen later. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (NEXT)—VIOLA DANA in— "CRINOLENE AND ROMANCE" We can't say enough in behalf of this great masterpiece. A super photo play, enacted by a cast where every player is an illusionist, is a masterpiece. The actors never forget and a 20th century romance that has a thrill for every foot of film. If it's thrill you want, it's a beautiful love story you want. It doesn't match, don't miss this one. Also WM, DENISOW and EILEN SEDGWYN "THE OPERAS OF PARADISE" No. 9 and a first run Century Comedy. PHONE PRESTON 1642 "Thousand Favors" A DREWS PROCER P. 7061 STET PHONE PRESTON Toys, we have opened a full line of Hesiery, Geats' Shoes for the entire family. We feature silk Fibre Hose for women at Also Pure Thread Silk Shifton and Glove Silk- $1.45, $1.89 and $2.39 Our shoes consist of standard materials that you real values and good service. You are welcome to visit our store, whether you buy or not. We will gladly show you through. Dr. E. W. D. A. Ahner, Digager, Superintendent commander of the American Woodmen, was a pleasant caterer and superintendent of the American Woodmen. He had a few hours between trains and visited local office force and worked with the staff from an extended trip to the Southeast and states that the order is in. He is still charging its membership. CENTER OF HOUSTON Real Theatre BEST OF THE BEST FOR LESS OGAN is in BEAT THE KING? dram ever written, starring a juvenile baby to see for the first time BEN SENDWICK in "BEASTS OF an Century Comedy." BOW WILLIAMS is in VENGERS? western that is different. Drama, ac- cension, graverly feature. MARGARET MORRIS in "THE GHOST" The Rich. Also Russell Simpson and my, wonderfully told. Did you ever? Did you ever long to get even a? If so, you will sympathize with spotted and his soul seared by the man's grit and a grim determina- cards. What was the result? Was he convinced that you have never DIAND also will be seen in "RUTH aress above we will also show a big admission to keep up our reputa- je price than any other show in the ALLENGE™ her of those Big specials that will grip your seats in suspense. Also runs and a funny comedy. gram, consisting of a special feature, comedy. Titles will be announced (T)—VIOLA DANA in— AND ROMANCE If of this great masterpiece. A as- as where every player is an indi- stood by all, a love theme you will romance that has a thrill for every act. If it's a beautiful love story you also this one. Also WM. DESMOND CASTS OF PARADISE No. 9 and a THE HOUSTON INFORMER Lincoln THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. SUN, MON, TUES, WED. 4 DAYS 4 Shall Self-made Laws De- fy Divine Command? "LET NOT MAN PUT ASUNDER" From Basil King's famous novel, "I take to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health, to love cherish and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance." "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." A picture for sweethearts, wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, for all who are in love. The greatest problem in the home to-day. A powerful theme, a mighty picture. With— PAULINE FREDERICK And LOU TELLEGEN THURSDAY, ONE DAY— JACK HOLT In "A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE" There's enough fun in this picture to chase old man gloom right off the map and between shrieks, you will be sitting on edge at its corking thrills. FRL AND SAT. TOM MIX And TONY In "EYES OF THE FOREST" Their latest and most thrilling picture. You can't miss a Mix. STARTING SAT., MAR. 30 POLA NEGRI In "THE SPANISH DANCER" Music to match the picture by Loland and Spriggs. Open daily at 10 a.m. Benefit of early shoppers, night workers and school children. Phone Press 1955 O. P. DeWALT, Prop. Mgr. Baptist Leader Visitor Dr. David R. Ower, president of the National Baptist Theological and Seminary College, St. Mary's College, Tenn., filled the pulpit at St. John Baptist Church (Downtown, St. Mary's College) of the leadingights of the National Baptist Convention, and presided over the pasture of a church at Denver, Colorado, to assume this task. That the National Baptist Convention has for this place, is quite evident; for Dr. Ower is very brilliant and scholarly and has had years of experience. HEALTH WEEK HERE By the Local Dental Society at the Antioch Baptist Church, Monday, March 31, 8:30 P. M. # Invoction. Solo. Dr. O. L. Lattimore Dr. O. L. Lattimore Satphone Rose. Dr. A. C. Gaudreau Mr. Oscar Polk "Care of Children's Teeth" Dr. W. J. Howard Piano Solo. Dr. L. M. Mitchell "Pyrhoeon" Dr. L. M. Mitchell Vocal Dact Hermanesse George and Davin "Oral Hingue" Dr. H. M. Whidby Violin Dact. Dr. George and Mitchell Dr. H. M. Whidby Vocal Solo. Mrs. Sarah Sapp Jensen Three-Minute Tallis Prof. L. M. Tervell, Dr. C. A. Jachene President Admission free. Be on time. FRI. AND SAT. City Happenings Mrs. Andria Harne Hancock, 2508 McKinney Avenue, left Monday for 1211 to join her husband, Robert Gelterson, in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. A.W. H. Lee, 2901 St. Bernard Street. Charlie Watson, father of Si Watson, last week in Houston, and his funeral home, the Houston Cemetery, is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. A.W. H. Lee, 2901 St. Bernard Street. Hear Madam Carrye Mae Morgan famous coloratura soprano, in a recital at Wesley Chapel A.M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, March 21, 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Rosa Wilson, Sturt Awein, in still on the sick but, in better at this writing. Velmet makes you hair beautiful. Get a box today at 16c stores and drug stores. Don't fail to see "THE SPLASH" in Chateau de Wiesley, March 21, 2012, presented by the Dramatic Club, better known as "The Human Sculpture." Hear Madam Carrye Mae Morgan famous coloratura soprano, in a recital at Wesley Chapel A.M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, March 21, 8:30 p.m. A grand musical at St. John's Church on Dowling, night of April 6th. The will be featured on program with Houston's best talent. Come and see what your race women can do. Admit yourself. C. W. Hicks, 1822 San Felipé, who was reported quite ill last week, has recovered sufficiently to be out again, and to the delight of his many friends. See Solve Printing Co. for good phone numbers: 302-2622, 302-2622, 3200 McKinney Road, McKinney, Work called for and delivered pump- ly. *Don't call to see the "SPALASH" at City Auditorium Tuesday night, March 27, presented by the Pierian Dramatic theater, better known as "The Human Scream." Mrs. Mary William, 260 McGregor Street, entertained last week with theater's "The Human Scream" at City Saturday for New York City, to visit her sister, Miss Ana Dunliffe. **RENT-Inventory** to buy Canal Street, 20nd Ward. Apply H. Kemper, 262 Dowling Street, phase hadley 301. **WANTED**—Obliged to qualify for car and car parts. Experience unaccompanied. Transportation furnished. Write T. McGuirk, Sculp- t. *Don't call to see the "SPALASH" at City Auditorium Tuesday night, March 27, presented by the Pierian Dramatic theater, better known as "The Human Scream." **FOR SALE—Form** land on humblen- r, few minute drive from Mashua burgar. See JOE LEWIS at 713 Prairie avenue, or call PREMIUM Sculp. Prof. I. M. Terrell, superintendent of Hospital, Hospital Institution Wednesday of August 10, 2015, sun. W. P. Terrell, who is superintendent of minilibration building for Texas College. For particular people, Vetri Hair Dressing., Get a best today at 10c stores and drug stores. HOME IN THIRD WARD FOR SALE. Let 50x150 feet and four-bounce house, at No. 2412 Halley avenue, only 180 feet from Dowling car window. Apply to www.dowlingcar.com, 409, Millsburg, plum; F. 3662 **Royal Arch Muscle** Dred Freeman Chapter No. 32, Royal Arch Muscle. A muscle coach gives an Wendy Chapel, A. M. E. Chu, Friday午睡, March 21, at 8 o'clock, as follows: Mrs. P. O. Smith, Miss Phera Coogier Invocation, Mrs. M. O. Smith, M. W. Huchman Welcomen, J. m. B. Mur, M. E. H. M. Music, Viola m. Bur, Dr. J. M. Mitchell Voice-Selected, Miss Willie Thumma Address—"Historical Muscle An Appreciation" Premiere, Rex. J. Smith, Pastor Wendy Chapel Choral Dues, Meadnes C. A. George, L. A. Duvall Vocal solo, Miss Maitte Ouesten Cornet solo, Mr. Jan. Mitchell Animation, 15 cents. Tickets now available. Mrs. H. M. Middleton, directress. M. Porter E. Smith, member of coreworkers James M. Burr, M. E. H. P. A. B. Robertson, secretary. THE MUSIC OF THE WEST MORRIS EDWARDS. Oh, boy! Look who's coming to meet Richard L. Boyd, from Ann Gambit to meet Richardson, from Band at K. P. Hall, Schwartz Street, St. Wood, Twickenham, to meet Richardson, from Band contest between Scunley and Lazy Daddy, better known as a band comedian. Composer, from Band Group, Ben Patterson, P. Mitchell, floor manager; M. Edwards, general manager. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY Ladies' Linne Dresses, all Colors and sizes up to 46- Specially $2.45 priced EPSTEIN'S 313 Travis Street HEAR MADAME CARRYE MAE MORGAN COLORATURA SOFRANO In a RECITAL AT WESLEY CHAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 25, 1924 8:30 P. M. ADMISSION 25c VEGETABLES SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER "SUPER VALUE" FELT BASE Absolutely the finest city in Houston. Has to be seen to be appreciated. This is what you get: LIGHTS, SEWER, WATER, SHELLED STREETS and FOUR-FOOT CONSTRUCTION WALKS in front of every lot. Will build for you if you wish. How to get there: Take Pierce Avenue car and get off at Sampam Street, or if you drive, go out Leeland Avenue to Sampam, then three blocks to right. Office on the grounds. For prices and terms see— The following ministers were present and participated in the funeral services: Rev. R. J. Burdette, R. L. Reva, Wm. Win. Pemberton, a friend of the family, read the obituary. The remains were interred in College Park cemetery. Children's Stamped Dresses Special 75c 1920s America's foremost makers and style creators have contributed their best at big price concessions. Our happers have done their utmost for the big Birthday Sale. New is the time to select your new dress, suit, skirt or cap. Second Floor. This amazing offer was made possible through the spendlid co-operation of the various manufacturers from whom we buy throughout the year ... Three manufacturers were glad to sacrifice their profits for the benefits of our customers, so we can not emphasize too strongly the fast that this is truly the most wonderful Dream opportunity that we have ever presented. Practically every new spring model, practically every new spring material, practically every new spring tool, practically every spring material, is the house new hand in, the house only a week. You must see them. 10 THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924 WE WANT to invite every single one of our hundred thousand friends to attend this wonderful Birthday Party of ours. We want you to come and enjoy the hospitality of reduced prices that we are going to serve throughout the entire store—on every floor—in every department. REMEMBER—Make no other plans for tomorrow but to shop at the Grand Leader Imagine yourself looking at 200 beautiful Spring Frocks, every one of them is a different shade of pink or purple, only in the store a few days—in all the delightful straight lines and dragged effects so very popular this spring, frocks are a great way to add a pop of color to your stacks, habitats, and even some of the triminations. All else is up to you. **Corsets** $1.95 Lady Bust, Front and Back Bust Model, made of pretty patterns of backs and excellent cooltie, with elastic top and bottom set in. All sizes up to $23. R. & G. Sport Girdles and Lady Rush Front Lace Corsets $2.95 Made of splendid brocade, cut long with elastic webbing section. Corsets have elastic top with good hose sup- port. Made of stylish styles that have been specially priced. Bows up to $4. wool cushion, pretty made in planted styles and shown in tan, gray and black. Sizes 27 to 32 wachthand. Unusual values. Beautiful DI Imagine yourself looking at 200 beautiful lip of them an unusual value, in the newest style only in the store a few days—in all the de luxe styles. Cushion cushion, taffeta, georgette and tacks, buttons, panels and laces are some of the for women and men. 16 to 42. DRESSES baction you will find new Sports Prock, Flat Cream, Satin Coutons, Novelty Silks and ever no many others, in styles that are durable. Every desirable color and trim- ming, in all sizes for women and men. There are about 125 Dresses in this group. They were first placed on sale Monday, but the a宸 appointment has been added to by many new arrivals. The materials are Canton crochet flare grapes, tape de chine, taffetas, Triflephel, velour checks, satin Cains and combinations. Styles for business, sports, after 2 o'clock and general utility wear. Colorn black, brown, navy, and all the new spring shades, and sizes 18 to 48. RESSES at Spring Frocks, every one of the canton crochet and delicately straight line satins. Satin, crops de novelty fabrics, pleats the trimmings. All sizes DRESSES 200 Dresses are grouped at this very special price. The Dresses are made of satin, crepe de chine, Georgette, taffeta, printed silks, and are trimmed in trucks, pleats, fancy collar and cuffs, and shown in all the wanted spring shades. / Corsets $1.95 Most Lace and R. & G. Back Lace Models, patterns of brocade and excellent coulti. The elastic top and bottom set in. All sizes ort Girdles and Lady Ruth Front Lace Corsets $2.95 The brocade, cut long with elastic webbing to have elastic tops with good hose sup- excellent styles that have been specially up to 24. te Muslims Greatly Reduced e, Bloom-ping 94c Made of fine quality sates, with etty shadow and novelty with narrow, medallions on. Colors tops are made with hip hems. Philippine Gowns and Teddies $1.75 A beautiful lot of Hand-made Gowns and Teddies—of very fine soft mainsook. Many pretty designs embroidered by hand. The scallop are as neatly embroidered as garments of much higher prices. Teddies built up and bodies tope. Gowns made with round-V and Dutch necks; sleeves made as well as pettify short sleeve effects. NEVER in the history of this store have we made such extensive preparations for a sale as in this event. You may come here tomorrow with the full assurance that you will find one of the most complete stocks of dependable merchandise that it has ever been our pleasure to offer, with every article reflecting the thought of "Quality Without Extravagance." Early In. the Day Mail Orders Filled The Grand Leader Featuring for the Birthday Sale New Arrivals Spring Suits of Jersey In the New Boyish Styles we are featuring for Thursday a special use group of these new Spring Suits extremely low price ..... we had in such desirable materials as neather and worsed Jersey. we with smart tuxedo fronts, plotted and tacked double-breasted models and the new boyish styles. ors are tan, rosey, blu, green and brown. SUITS Fired Models Box Models Boyish Styles $19.77 $26.77 wonderful groups of newest Spring Suits, bought early for this great Birthday Sale and to sell at a to you. Twilis, hatliness, checked and novelty Sizes for women and infants. Two wonderful groups of newest Spring Salts, bought especially for this great Birthday Sale and to sell at a saving to you. Twills, hairlines, checked and novelty weaves. Sizes for women and 'misses. Fenther Fellows, a a Spendid grade of art making, through dustless and coldness. Since 1724 Non's Kait. Unions Special 45c Table Dammok, a Y All Pure Lines Table, Dammok, 72 in. White Horse Sitting. An ideal fabric for nurses' cultures. Launders and wears ephindly. White Swiss Organly. Extra fine wear quality. 65 inches w. S6-inch Creome, a The patterns and colorings are go for effects. This is one of the many fine in our Decopery Department. Marquete Curtains. We are glaring an early to give more little Curtains. All of very good quality. to Early In the up at the Grand Leader Featuring for the New Arr Spring Suits In the New B We are featuring for Thursu purchase group of those new at this extremely low price. Jersey and worsted Jersey. Made with smart tuxedo back, double-breasted model Colore are tan, rooky, blue, SUI Tailored Models Box M $19.77 Two wonderful groups of ne especially for this great Birth saving to you. Twill, har- weaves. Size for women and Women's Kakit Wests Special Life Of excellent ball, matheus maka, built up and mobile tops. In polls and polls. Women's Mkt. Unions Special d5c All sizes of good quality hats, all sizes of good quality gloves, and chapeau glove and tights in this kit. In white and blue. Wonderful value. Children's and Mijes' Bloomers Special d5c All sizes of good quality hats, all sizes of good quality gloves, and chapeau glove and tights in this kit. In white and blue. Wonderful value. The Day Mell Options Filled This much Ginghua offer a plush. A woman in a long coat and hat holds a flower in her hand. NEWEST SP Are Brought to You at Unu Birthd 36-inch Hollywood Crepe $1 36-inch Fancy Brocade 36-inch Marigold Crepe 32-inch Kimono Silk 36-inch Satin de Chine T SPRINT You at Unusually Low Birthday Sale * $1.17 a yard Are Brought to You at Unusually Low Prices During the Birthday Sale **TUNG CHEEK** *SILK CHEEK* — An exquisitely soft, crisp weave, in the newest silk of brown, Hac Jap blue and white. $1.77 **SILK GEOGNEYTE CHEEK** — Heavy, all pure Silk Geogneyte Cream, 41 inches wide. A quality of colors, also black $1.47 and white. A yard. **Home Funishings** Greatly Reduced for the Birthday Hark Touch, 2 for $3.75 Hark Touch, regular size, in the Birthday Hark Touch, regular size, in the Birthday Hark Touch, a Dove, $1.57 1622 Red Bed Touch Touches with hemmed edges Both Touch, Bake, 27c unishings for the Birthday Sale b. 2 For $76 b. 2 For $76 in blue, white and black. In silver. A special offer for MME. JANIE C. SMITH 618 SYDNOR ST. PHONE C. 640 HOUSTON, TEXAS 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 1499 Residence Capital B9 NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE Crockery, Tinkware, Enamelware, Rugs and Stoves Remember That We Make Your Household Goods Than Other Doctors PAGE SIX THE MOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924 Pluko HAIR DRESSING PRICE 25¢ THE PLUKO COMPANY MEINHUT, TERKY. "Wherefore Seeing We Also Are Compassed About With So Great a Cloud of Witnesses" NEW TESTAMENT Work Called for and Delivered We Mend Your Clothes Ladies' Work a Specialty Shop: 1321 RUTHVEN ST Phone Preston 9991 ROBT. S. SCOTT NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate and Rentals Rear of 803 Prairie or 413 Milam Phones: Preston 4840, 3699 and 7286 NOTICE! THE REMBRANDT PHOTO STUDIO Has Opened at 405½ Travis St. A Great Cloud of Witnesses Arises to Acclaim Pluko This Studio is one of the finest in South Texas. FRANK SHIRLEY, Proprietor Everywhere you go you can see them happy, smiling and attractive. Because they have been able to overcome the usual drawback many of us have, which keeps us from putting up a good appearance, JOHN L. BLOUNT ARCHITECT Modern Homes and Public Buildings. Prompt Attention Given to Mail Orders. 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GROCERIES WOOD Not long ago someone asked one of the celebrated LaFayette Players how she managed to fix her hair, so she naturally takes the part of the different characters she plays. Her eyes sparkled and she said as quick as flash—"Many of the parts I play call for long, beautiful hair to carry the impression of the real character. I have been aided greatly in doing this through the use of Pluko Hair Dressing, which has given me a wealth of long, silky hair. I therefore, take great pleasure in telling you, so you may know how to make your hair just as attractive as mine is." Wholesale and Retail CHARCOAL G. D. CRAWFORD 4201 Market St. Phone Preston 8644 The LaFayette Players are known all over the country, and are thought of along with the great artists of the stage in their work of producing all the best dramatic plays at our leading theatres, such as the Grand in Chicago, the Dunbar in Philadelphia, the Howard in Washington, D. C., the Douglas in Baltimore and many others. 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To A敦煌, Tashlei excited the establishment of the first circulating library in America, the invention of the bifocal eyeglass, and the lightning rod. 3201 Pierce Avenue Order of Services. Sunday Mass: 6:30 and 19 a.m. Wednesday Mass: 10 a.m. Blessed Sacrament: 7:30 a.m. Week Day Mass: Every morning at 6:30. Your attendance is most cordially in vited. 815 Prinzio Avenue Eear Kryptak Invisible Lenses Phone Preston 6256 DR. C. M. NICHOLB Physician and Surgeon Office: KC2 Bldg. Blg., Suite 220 %87% Prairie Ave. Houston, Tex. Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, Deague or Billous Fever. It kills the germs that cause the fever. At the first sign of a raw, sore throat rub on a little Musterole with your fingers. Nothing like Musterole for croupy children. Keep it handy for instant dress up and play, hospital size, $3. BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER MUSTEROLLE WILL NOT BELETER Discovery of X-Rays. The property of X-rays to penetrate solid matter was discovered by accident leaving a key on top of photographs plates were kept. When photographs were developed the shadow of the key was seen. Probably, Yes. Probably none men meander around all night for the purpose of satisfying that there is no place like home. --- FOREST HOME FIRST—It is splendidly located in the Third Ward—a section of the city where values are constantly increasing. There are a number of developments contemplated in this section of the city that will tend to increase the values of Forest Home lots. SECOND—FOREST HOME possesses those improvements that go to make an attractive place in which to live—FOREST HOME has sanitary sewer and city water—its streets are shelled and sidewalks are provided throughout the addition. THIRD—FOREST HOME prices are very low when you consider the location, the beauty of the addition, and the improvements that go with the property. FOURTH—FOREST HOME is being sold on exceptionally easy terms—so easy that any ambitious man or woman can pay for a lot. J. H. ROBERTSON PROF. J. H. HAYWOOD The Silver Tone Band of U. B. F. Lodge No. 330, under the direction of Prof. J. H. Haywood, will furnish music for any and all occasions, from 8 to 30 pieces, Call R. V. Petta, manager, P. 1991, during the day, or H. 5083-J at night; or John R. Gardner, president, P. 465. Prof. Haywood is one of the greatest living bandmasters and instructors of his race and during his few years of residence in the city of Houston has done much to raise the standard of religious and secular music of the local orchestras and churches. Six months ago he began the instruction of the female clerks of the American Mutual Benefit Association, and today they bid fair to become the most thoroughly trained orchestra of its kind in the country. Prof. Haywood is a master of any kind of band instrument, together with the piano and organ, and is in demand all over the city and state by churches and fraternal organizations. Prof. Haywood sells all kinds of musical instruments on easy terms. Handling the Boarder a Few. Landlady—You needn't polish your knife and fork so carefully, Mr. Snively. In the first place it isn't necessary, and then again you only dirty the napkin with it. Here by Purchase. A girl's features may be stamped on a young man's heart, but it is always her complexion that shows on his coat collar.—Boston Transcript. In Egypt the ordinary marriage takes place at a very early age. Many of the brides are little more than ten years old and are given fifteen on their wedding day. Fairchild Undertaking Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS EMBALMERS Phonestre 1835 1015 Dowling Street Mr. I. Knowlitt If his wife would only listen to ninthe be wiser. MY LADS, IPY A PICKPOKE, CURSED MY LADES IN BE THEATRE, GROWING WOMEN! 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According to the estimates of Professor Bogar, under the auspices of the Carnegie Foundation, Peace, the direct costs were $183,333,679,977, and the indirect costs $151,394,917,000, making a grand total of $394,170,000. Seaweed as Remedy. Chinese doctors have been successful in curing certain skin diseases in the past. But the results of these treatments in this direction are now being carried out in Paris and other Europe countries. WHEN VISITING THE ISLAND CITY EAT YOUR MEALS AT . Office Phone Preston 6958 Residence Hadley 4331 J. J. HARDEWAY These terms are as low as $10.00 cash and $10.00 monthly, without interest or taxes until January 1st, 1925. In general, FOREST HOME offers you a splendid opportunity to secure a good homesite in a beautiful addition and at the same time make a safe and profitable investment. It will be to your advantage to select your lots now before there is an increase in prices. Get in touch with me immediately, either by phone or call at my home address. If you will telephone me, I will be glad to call for you in an automobile and show you the property. Embry & Gillette, who are the owners of FOREST HOME, will verify every statement made in this advertisement. Do not delay—see me now. 511 25th Street Office Phone Preston 69585 DR. L. M. DENN PYORRHEA Office Hours: 8:30 419½ MILAM J. J. HA Phone Pr REAL ESTATE AN NOTARIES Eighteen Years 409½ MILAM 6T. Water Bags of Indian Army. The water is carried in gatakha bags of the army. They carry the religion of the various soldiers interces with the use of any other kind. The Nakamanda cannot drink from the water cannot drink from one of calikha. LST REAL ESTATE COLORED PE BE THE REAS a section of where a num- ity that will ments that LST HOME and side- you consider ments that nally easy for a lot. 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EVER 1 THE HOUSTON INFORMER MOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told--Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 419 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the post office at Houston, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879 C. P. RICHARDSON ..... Editors/Publisher W. WILLIAMS ..... City Editor J. B. WILLIAMS ..... Advertising Solicitor PATHEH W. P. STANLEY ..... Contributing Editor NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATE$: One Year Vice Months six Months $3.00 1.00 1.00 IMPORTANTI Make all checks, Crate, money orders, etc. payable to and address all communications to the Houston office, 415% Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 668 South Dearer Avenue; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 430 Lengere Building, New York. ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A DEAL REAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN SHOULD RECEIVE LEBS. —ROOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924 COHEN'S CONFIRMATION BY SENATE. The Informer wishes to congratulate the United States senate for the confirmation of Walter L. Cohen as comptroller of customers at New Orleans, La., and also desires to felicitate the Pelican City race man for landing this federal post. A very persistent, dogged and determined fight has been waged against the comptroller of Mr. Cohen, and on two previous occasions the highest legislative body in the nation rejected this distinguished American for this position. The issue was not Cohen's ability, character or fitness for the office, but his color and racial identity, and that alone. Despite the endorsement of the leading white citizens of New Orleans, the Louisiana senators waged a relentless and insidious battle against Cohen's confirmation and sought to move heaven and earth. The senator, who is this American citizen that he, his supporters and backers would give up in disgust and give Cohen's enemies a victory by default. It was and is not a matter of pay nor position; there was and is a great and far-reaching principle involved, and it was along this line that the fight was pitched and stubbornly and bitterly fought until the opposition was defeated in the senatorial ballot. The issue was whether color should disguish an American citizen as an aspirant for high office and honor or a federal appointee to positions of trust and power. As was to have been expected, a howl is being raised from certain Southern sources that "white supremacy" has been challenged; "racial consciousness" will be aroused and racial antiphytintified by this appointment. But these howlers and alarmists seem to be unmindful of the fact that Cohen has served in this position under a former administration and there was no trouble, bloodshed or even bad feeling. Do they mean to say that the more the American people become civilized and enlightened, the more strenuous they object to American citizens of color occupying high posts? The American citizens of color under people under him because of this post, they have both the right and privilege to hand in their resignation to their ebony-hued chief, and there will be plenty of applicants waiting for their jobs! Excepting the Louisiana solons, notably their two blatant senators, there has been no marked opposition in that state against the black businessmen and bankers, business men and citizens signed a petition asking that this colored man be elevated to this office and they exerted every effort to assist their townman in landing this federal post. Other words, the white people of New Orleans, who stand for something beside hot air and race hatred and own something other than congressional togas illegally secured and retained (the people who must transact business with Cohen's office) have insisted that Cohen was perfectly satisfactory to them as controller of the business, and that they must consume valuable editorial space and wasting precious time, both of which could be employed to a better advantage. But the confirmation of Cohen in the face of stiff and hostile Southern objection and opposition and the fact that he will occupy the office and function as its directing head, demonstrate what the business lines, even for colored Americans right in the heart of "Bam." If republican senators can line up and confirm a colored man for a federal post in the South, why can not these same senators employ their high office, influence and power to see that the constitution and all laws and amendments are enforced and throughout Dixie. We are not renouncing any claims to federal offices, but we are more concerned about the rights of all the people being vouchsafed and guaranteed them than in the bestowal of a few, fat, juicy bills. As a vote-gutter and sentiment-maker for the republican party and its quadrennial presidential bearer, the Cohen contest and confirmation is likely to play a big part; but what these same white republican leaders are promising to do with constituting colored delegations from Dixie present their pleas, pledges and prayers for redress and political freedom from political ostracism and "ily-witlimism" at the big party convention in Cleveland next June? How will the vote stand in the executive committee of the party to be nominated for president, be represented by disfranchised and excluded American citizens, who are not permitted to participate in the councils and affairs of the so-called republican party in Southern states? What efforts will these republican leaders put forward to safeguard the rights of all the millions of colored people who are ennured and enthralled in civic, political and economic bondage in the South? While voting out appropriations for millions of dollars (money from all the tax payers) to enforce the rights of the 18th century, these republican leaders will they willing to vote out to enforce the provisions of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the same constitution? Political consistency is a rare and almost extinct species of Americanism, and our supposed public servants seldom act with the votes for themselves and their party! Far be it from The Informer to criticise or jibe at the republican party leaders and senators who stood by Cohen and his commitment to the Constitution. The Houston Informer wishes to invite these same leaders to be as insistent, persistent and consistent in contending for the constitutional rights of the remaining members of Cohen's race, not only in Louisiana, but in other states, and that is why he and is bramped under the unholy and wicked feet of men. Selah! TEXAS NEGROES REDUCE ILLITERACY Statistics recently made public by the extension department of the University of Texas, Austin, state that illiteracy among the colored and white races in the Lone Star State is being reduced especially among Mexicans, it is growing at an almost equal rapid rate. This bit of news is quite refreshing and encouraging, but the progress that the colored race has made in Texas in this respect, according to this report, has outstripped that of the whites. Excerpts from the report state: The latest churn, taken in 1920, shows 289,000 illiterates in the state. The total number of illiterated States includes all persons 10 years of age or over who are white, not black. Of the 289,000 illiterates in Texas, 50,453 are native white, 112,414 are black, and 17,041 are Native white illiteracy in the state has been reduced from 4.8 per cent in 1900 to 6.0 per cent in 1920, but increased from 4.9 per cent in 1920. The greatest reduction in illiteracy has been in the Nego population of the state, where the best results have obtained. In 1900 there were 4 per cent of illiterates in 1920 it had been reduced to almost half the number, 12.4 per cent. In percentage of intelligent Nego Texas leads the U.S. and probably the world. The Nego high schools in Nego have also been Southern states combined. The records show that Negro takes advantage of their opportunities, while schools are provided, removing their illiteracy at a remarkably rapid rate. Despite this splendid showing, there is still much room for improvement, as is evidenced by the fact that there are over 100,000 members of our race in Texas who can neither read nor write. Ignorance is a crime and illiteracy is a reproach to any people, and it is the duty of the state (society) to see to it that all people with illiteracy have access to competent, intelligent, thrifty, law-abiding and symmetrically developed. Most of the criminals are of the ignorant and illiterate type, not only among the colored race, but among all races; and if we would not have any of them as criminals, we must eradicate ignorance and its by-products: hatred, meanness, prejudice, antipathy and downright cusseted. The Informer notes with pride this illiterate achievement of the fact that this reduction of racial illiteracy was accomplished wholly and solely by our race; for such is not true, as the white citizens of this state helped to make possible this phenomenal change. The Informer believes in giving credit where credit is due and in rendering unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's. If our people can make the same progress in reducing their illiteracy, we must eradicate them; we shall have very few illiterates in our racial group in 1500. Let us all bend our efforts to make this condition possible, for in so doing we become social assets instead of social liabilities. OBSERVING NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WEEK The late Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee fame, not only revolutionized the system of vocational education in this country and placed his race in a higher realm in the realm of applied education, but he started another movement that is perhaps more important than his efforts, labors and contributions in the educational field. Realizing that people with unhealthy bodies were impediments and hindrances in the great industrial and economic program of this section and country; and being fully cognizant of and acting in the best interests of the community, this lamented leader originated the idea of a national Negro health week, which is annually observed during the week of the supposed birthday of Dr. Washington. This year the week will be observed from Sunday, March 20, through Saturday, April 5, and virtually every national organization will be asked to participate in the observance of this health occasion. Elsewhere in the columns of The Informer appears the program that organizations and communities are asked to observe during this week, and it is our earnest hope that our people will execute it. Because most of the Southern municipal and county governments do not provide the same living conditions for our people as they do for other races, our people do not manifest as much interest in their physical well-being and welfare as they should, and thus we shorten our days and jeopardize our health both by errors of judgment and by neglect. Granting that the city government does not give colored residents good streets, drainage and other modern conveniences, there is no excuse for these people to sit around and permit their premises to become a pest and menace to the community; but on the other hand they should exert every effort to do their part by providing the people with the health and sanitary as possible their own homes and surroundings. As we have said repeatedly in these columns, we should not wait until a health week to clean up our premises, but should stay constantly on the job and see to it that we conserve and preserve our environment. We should also make and maintain our environments conducive to a healthful and wholesome condition. Two or three local organizations are making special efforts to observe National Negro Health Week in Houston, and The Informational Grifter is trained to see these and all similar undertakings go over big. THE RIGHT MESSAGE FOR OUR PEOPLE. It has been our good pleasure and fortune to hear many of the leading thinkers and lecturers of our racial group, but we know of none that has a message possessing the ring and thought as much as Mr. Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe, grand master of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of the Texas jurisdiction. While other speakers, publicists and lecturers are traveling over the country delivering messages at so much "per," this great fraternity is one of the few groups that have a message to "whoseover will" without money and without price. Having been at the head of this great Texas order for over thirty years, Mr. Bledsoe is eminently qualified, both by training, experience and observation, to preach the kind of economic, commercial and business gospel that he is thundering in various schools. Like most speakers, this Texas fraternial wizard has a pet hobby and that is "Social Heritage," which he has given much study and thought. Once he has heard him diagnose our racial case, and prescribe the course of treatment for restoration of racial health and regaining or gaining of our prestine strength, he will readily agree that "Dr. Bledsoe more nearly reaches our case, its cause and effect, than any other speaker on the American platform. Without the beating of drums, flare of trumpets or the publicity of his speech, Mr. Bledsoe will be able to aker the status of his race in Texas and give the other contemporary races an all-together different conception of the colored race, its possibilities, potentialities, capabilities, achievements, hopes, aims, ambitions and aspirations. Mr. Bledsoe speaks a profound and prolific thinker, and his dissertations can not fail to inspire and nerve our group for the ultimate conquest of the land of Canaan. WHATNOT COLUMN Joan Antonio Maco was a Cuban married. He was born in San Diego de la Huerta and his natural ability and personal magnetism arose as a private in 1868, and his natural hardiness and magnanimity front, making him second only to the great Guevara. Under his skillful leadership, Joan Antonio Maco and La Galatea; his campaign in Bancroft in 1875 showed manners and manners of the front of Stancetford at San Udo. Maco aunt of all the Cuban generalists of 1866 in the Palar de los Iso Province, and are among the most brilliant feats in the history of Cuba's struggle for independence. He trochks between Majana and Mariel, in December 1868, only by his force and killed. Did a Negro operator ever send radio programme for a Negro chie? The first programme to be sent out by a Negro operator for a Negro club and complete change at the african front, Baltimore, under the auspices of the Cuban Navy, and the auspices of the Cuban Navy. 12. Roland Carrington was the operator, and the artist was Lackenstein's quatrieme. Morrie L. Davidge's quatrieme. Llewellyn Wilson, pianist; Henry Paul, violin, and John Holley 57. Whose work is the oil painting, "The Birth of Christ," that hangs in the Union Station of Kansas City, Missouri? In the Union Station of Kansas City, Missouri, hangs the oil painting, "The Birth of Christ." Recently a group of noted art critics viewed this painting and several of them insisted that the canvas was "old Italian" or the work of an artist who had received his training from the old Latin masters; but they were thoroughly astounded when Andrew Jackson, a Negro janitor, and former coal miner, was presented to them as the artist. The critics declared that the figures depicting the Christ child lying in the manger watched over by the kneeling Virgin Mary, were perfect, as was the accuracy in shading and proportion of the foliage and the other background. N. A. A. C. P. RECEIVES $1,000 FROM PEABODY Special to The Informer. New York City—The National Association of Women Owned People, 69 Fifth Avenue, an organization that on the last Wednesday of each month drives for a $10,000 fund, it had received and had authorized the association to the $1,000 offered by Mr. Phillip Prabhu, president of the association, who is being raised in 60 days to meet his offer. The organization is the介ination of the drive, James Welton Johnson, secretary of the A. A. C. A. "Several large contributions came from white members of the association and from those interested in the work, among them Mr. Edward Lanker of New York, who gave $500; Mrs. J. E. Spingarn, who gave $1,000, and Mr. Louis Marshall, who gave $250. Very gratifying has been the general re-colored people, among them Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, who sent $200 for the spouse on the part of colored people, both through branches of the N. A. C. P. and from individuals. A number of large contributions were made by Independent Order of St. Luke, and $50 as a personal contribution. The successful completion of this drive to complete the $10,000 fund begun by Mr. Peabody, is the best possible evidence that colored people are rallying to the organization which is fighting their battles on a national scale and that those who have are willing to support the fight for those who have not." Bethel Adds 160 Members The revitalistic effort conducted at the Basket Church ceremony Rex Alcott, a superintendent of evangelism of the city, superintendent of evangelism of the city, superintendent of evangelism of the city, and about thirty additions to the other buildings of the city, neglectful of demolition. Many of the candidates were baptists. Saturday afternoon and the meeting evangelist delivering his great sermon, evangelist delivering his great sermon, crowd that spaced the apache church auditorium and all available space around the doors and windows on the PYTHIANS. NOTICE! All past chancellors of the local Knights of Pythagoras are hereby named. The chancellor, a member of the meeting, Monday night, March 34, 1924, at K. of P. Hall, Baldwins street, 18th floor. Business of that importance will be considered. Don't be to present. The Jest Us Ui Club met with Robert Wright, 2131 Tomson Street, on the 16th floor of the offices for the opening six months as was scheduled. The club also elects a president, the Misty Cline officer, present, Misty Channel President, the menu served by Mr. Wright was club sandwich, coffee, cake, and beverage. He is at the home of Mr. Andrew Davis, 1282 Owl Street, Jack Perry, Proctor's Arist and Andrew Security Officer. Dallas Colored founder, of Caney, Texas; W. E. Carter and others New members joining the Brotherhood were J. G. Carrillo, Jean McMoly, A. J. Aopes, Wm. Jones, A. R. H. McMoly, and J. R. McMoly of the various building crafts. Brotherhood Guest at Batalh A. M. E. Friendwant B. D. Sidney Pittman, together with R. H. Troter, chairman of the Brotherhood, and R. H. Troter, brother of Brotherhood M. D. MacBrien, married and married down the sale of Batalh A. M. E. Church to the strain of one of the chair's most beautiful churches, by special invitation of the pastor and officers of the church, they were given the three front rows of seats, with the entire first part of the services was given over to the pastor, and the entire by the pastor, who is introducing Brotherhood Troter, who, happens also to be a prominent and acclaimed pastor, the home of having perfected every arrangement for having these "distinguished and more than welcome visit to present with us this morning." After the thirty or more members of the organization present were individually introduced to the audience, Mr. Trotter then presented President, the man, who is about fifteen minutes of the full explained the purposes of the organization. According to Mr. Pittman the main point at issue between the Negro mechanic and a certain type of Negro leadership (so-called) is not that the mechanic is so in efficient or so unreliable, or so morally defunct, or even so financially unprepared to handle jobs of any magnitude, however true these charges may prove to be at times (and he admitted that they are true to a large extent the same with other people) and the main issue is that when this type of Negro leadership reaps a measure of success he immediately becomes self-convinced that no Negro mechanic can build a house good enough for him; and for that matter that no Negro can do anything good enough for him. "Of course," said Mr. Pittman, this does not apply generally, nor in any case with the real sincere, conscientious leader. He said the time is coming when the Negro must look at the confidence of the race for everything that is going to make for its enstructive and material advancements. Following these brief exercises, Rev. G. B. Young, the very able and fearless race-loving and God-fearing pastor of Bethel, presached a most inspiring but well chosen sermon for the occasion. The main theme that seemed to be not indelibly traced throughout the sermon was the idea that he is that is the most thoroughly prepared he would in the long run score the most points. He urged the men to prepare themselves and not allow themselves to be parasites of the organization, not hangers on and loud talkers, but to be workers, doers, and active men in the front ranks. At the close of the sermon the members of the delegation present, together with some few friends, made up a purse of $21 and presented it in the church collection and quietly retired. GRIMES-JENNINGS WED- DING Cupid was triumphant in securing his lining Sunday evening, March 16, 1924, at 7:15 o'clock, when Miss Ethel Mabel Grimes, the granddaughter of Mrs. Savannah Williams, and Mr. Sylvan Jennings, one of the letter carriers of the city, were united in the hottest day, and the redemption of the bride, 1602 Broadway. Miss Gertrude L. Lewis sang sweetly, " I Love You Truly," accompanied at the piano by Miss Emma Davis, and with violin played by Prof. Wm. DeLeston. To the strains of Mendelssohn's " Wedding March," the best man, Mr. Percy He- witt, preceding the groom, entered the living room. Miss Launens Henderson, the bridesmaid, entered next. She wore a charming pink charmeose co-man, Grimmed with Kim. He had slippery wear gold, with switch colored hoes and carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations and forms. Leaning on the arm of her uncle, Prof. W. H. Passon of Austin, Texas, who gave her away in marriage, the bride entered. Miss Grimes was at-tired in a lovely creation of white georgefe and satin, trimmed with cream silk Ince; her slippers were white kid and, those to match, the old men of picture of loveliness in this astringing with long curls arregas beneath the bridal velk, and carrylor a bouquet of white carnations. Whiskey Rev. J. H. Smith, pastor of Wasley Chapel A. M. E. Church, performed the ceremony. "Dream Molody" was played softly. The color scheme of pink was while was beautifully carried out. They stopped before an arch artistically decorated with pink and white roses, while a large bell made of pink roses, suspended from the center. Green forms were in the background. On the piano was a sense of pink and white roses. The dining room table held the bride's cake, a beautiful confection embossed with pink and white roses. The cloth of embroidered and lecith with a pink path cover. Brick line creams and angel food cake were served. Mrs. Libbie Boutte was in charge of the bride's cake. Quite a number of to-date friends witnessed the wedding and the brille and proce were recipients of many useful and valuable gifts, being remembered by both white and colored. MISSION DISTENDED VISIT SICK. That much good is being done by the missionary women of Wesley Chapel 2, M. E. Church, is manifested in the visits made to women of the sick and to the request of hospital, where they cheer the sick with rulles from services and serve refreshments. Mrs. Ltda 2. Schools are chairman of the sick committee; Mrs. A. J. Collin, CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS Dear Gua: Sence dit big ajicaster "Yusmer Wilson, aut dere at Bierksly, Caderterku, dun turnet down ed job av bihir superintender stv our city shoits at do mgn nonimergoshja solory av 9900 per year, dare has bis er steddy etrbem uv letters portier iner my effis, acis me ter wmit my asime for do job. Vesir, Gua, not lees den 2 peopel hao zed me ter 'ply fer do place, ar' bolmet I'm la awlwaya willin' tgi serve do publick, I cain't 'zist do imporchunittes uv my heast uv frins. So, henceforth an' derefu' I'm is gwineter go befo' de skool bode at dare nex' settin an' gin 'em or hart ter hart talk. I'm is gwincter not forth de minny reezun w'y dey shood 'lect me. Do fus' reezun I shell han' 'em is dat sence it is de kunsenesus uv 'pinyun dat dey needs or "out standin" ejjicater, dey kaint poszerbly overlook me, because I'm bin out standin 'feg de las' foughty yeoz. Yaz, sir, Gua, yu nees I's bin standin 'outside de bes' holidges an' yuniversertilba ever sence de mancerpaahun. We'ever dere's bin big meetin's uv de leedin' ejjicater' uv dis kuntry, I's bin awtways fow's out standin', or standin' out, which is de same thing. I's awtways felt dat it wuz mutch safer ter be standin' out side lookin' in den ter be on de inside lookin' out. Den, Gua, I'm is gwinterr sile tor 'em or few facks tuchin' on my preperashun an' apeoryunce. I'll cite 'em ter de fack dat I wint thru Harvard, Yale an' Prerry Vu, an' at each was uv de buv named places I wun fu's on- ners as de bos' awl roun' dish washer an' portater peeler dat ever wint thru dese institooshuna. At Harvard I wun noan es de mos' outstndin' student dat ever hit Massachusetts, es I stood outside mo' class rooms den buy hebs' me or'sence my time. An' yu kin hare ma ou: Gua, dat my karreer at Prerview is unsurpoint by run. Yu no dat I wiz layen do shad- der uv doubt de roo' otizadle' fig- ger on dat campca. Yu cond fine es inny time er day er nls stndle out in de hails uv do class rooms or an- der de shade uv ums frlyy tree, watch in' de cute I'll librarian or he'd wrenn. E! It's or "outstand!" a' plicator dat day wants, Gua, I can't see how day his colas tactin' me down you! El It's spongyance day was to a kind cite "an tar do think dat I has tint from the I71 log cabin about up tar do big guest yunvergilties in die country. I'm mought not 'mildige it, but 'Tower was dat fun' gin Edison do edemum what finerty made him do electricit will zurd, an' had Ford not come under my tootharship done wond never him to "tin lizzies" tar clutter up do stwile W'y, Qua, I've tant boy an' girls tor twenty mimits, an' at do good up do time day need womans" on match on I did. Day need as match Greek an' trigglinometry be ( did orbout English an" rithmetick ) yous tochic's about w'en do a look togeher war looked on as do kids' stop daddy an' w'en do the hickory switch was match in swirdrace, an' yu didn't hear wv I'll fats gals talkin' back tar do teacher—not over wunos. Et dey 'toets ma, Qun, I'll promish tar interjuice now on do the time displin an I'll bother do county kin save do silcy day to playin 'trust officers now. Hey, don't say don't want no fullishn. "m on day order "let me, "can't I, isn't bln in pollerticks sence d't time way back in 1800 when Charley Lans had my post in dedegable, and the man's�plikks Countess knowsschum, don't up hear in the city hall, an' when him ask another big cuted man got her chunkin' tak betton, cheers, air banches at won smother, an I nearly broke my neck guttler outn or winner. "Sance-den I'm like a other pollertick So my son I'm like a other pollertick on my post. " Don't say don't gottlerick. Now are for all, my son, we want to beggle older, don't. I yester toch for Toggilly dollege or smurt, an' walk or smile an' or half for school, an' back my dinner in or tin back, an' I might get him on or I'll take don $700 or smelt for by my son or others. Now don't think I'll know "there's a lot about being a man of the kind I have been last, and I would like to know my body but or "dyad to do work, an' or yard wide." Southern Ermentick, who has from here his antalety back for do full faith in the Virginia, an' you can do it! I include me, "down my Poles over she is, but then. We do not know. We don't know. Don't say don't know, "I don't know. Don't say don't know. Don't say don't know. When I do, you see but do for thing. Who goes back to you? When I go back to the world, an' or yard wide? Southern Ermentick, who has from here his antalety back for do full faith in the Virginia, an' you can do it! I include me, "down my Poles over she is, but then. We do not know. When I do, you see but do for things. When I go back to the world, an' or yard wide? Southern Ermentick, who has from here his antalety back for do full faith in the Virginia, an' you can do it! I include me, "down my Poles over she is, but then. We do not know. When I do, you see but do for things. MONTGOMERY NEWS Mt. Sinai Baptist Church had good attendance. Homley and Foster Church will lead a burning message, as usual. Mr. and Mrs. Gen. Hamilton entered tained a host of friends with a white party Friday night. Ed Prioz and Mrs. White Davis were inserted into day night; Walter Hamilton and Miss Kula Moe Himmel of Houston were the attendees. The hybrid party were banquets at Byrd's Cafe Homley night. Mr. and Mrs. Gay Tomlin, Williams, spent the week and with Mrs. Tomlin's mother. Castle Payton, Com. row, spent Sunday to our city. Mr. Anderson, one of our merchants, to points good bannister. Mrs. Worsetton, Mrs. Davis and Miss Westbrook to turned in Houston Tuesday, having come over for the wedding. Mrs. Aile McDowell and Arthur Hamilton are one of the shel that. Road The Entrance and