Houston Informer

CHARGE REDS SEEK BLACKS PRICE: 5 CENTS VOL. V. CHA THE MIRROR By C. F. RICHARDSON. INFORMER'S CHOICE WON. Without laying claims to picking a ticket in last Saturday's election for the four new members of the board of directors, we can not but feel proud that the four candidates endured and urged by The Informer were returned winners. Before the prior to the election this paper came out for Palmer Hutchson, Mrs. Maurice Goldman, Dr. H. K. Reed and A. C. Finn as its choice for board members or trustees, and sugg-ed that the election would not hardly make a better selection. Both colored and white voters seemed to have concurred with The Informer's opinion, for an official record of the election, and the four candidates' election showed these four candidates failed to membership on the board. He then finally finished in the race: Dr. H. K. Reed, Mrs. Goldman, 2349; Hutchson, 7907; Finn, 5901. While we do not claim all the credit for the success of these four candidates, it at least shows that "The Post-Merger Party is well-known for its intention and that colored voters are backing their medium in no un-common manner. The Informer supported these four successful candidates because it believed them to be capable, competent, honest, efficient, reliable and public-spirited citizens, and now since they were the only members of the school district, this paper trusts that harmony will prevail and that the entire board will work for the best interests of the schools and, the community, the public interest. The schools of Houston are in a deplorable shape, and particularly this true of the colored schools. The Informer said that the school system, as far as modern equipment, facilities, buildings and grounds are concerned, and the new board must not only plan for the present needs, but also plan for the future. A scientific survey should be made of the system by experts and their findings and recommendations should determine the plans and proposals for the school system and modernizing of the local schools. No small task confronts the board of education, and they need the whole-sourced and unstinted support of the Board of Directors in putting over a creditable program. We believe the voters selected four able members, but ability without cooperation and assistance will not get the schools very far. GOSSIPERS-SCANDALMONGERS. Just what pleasure our people de-prive from the pastime to gambling and circulating scandal about their neighbors, is too much for us to explain. But we do know that our people, especially in Houston, are past matters and mistresses in this art, and they never seem to grow weary on the Jay. If our people would learn to spend six months in the year attending to their own business and the other six months in the last, we would be able to accomplish more as a race, instead of always being the footstool and football of other races. We are a very long and long way to trying to develop the way we can, but short on trying to build up and help each other. We will go out of our way to gain about and scandalize our racial brothers and brothers. We will be more loyal to us doing; but when it comes to saying something commendable and complimentary about each other, we "best the traces." There is no doubt that the same thing will happen in Houston if they were to say a good word about some other member of their race! We are a good word about some other members of their race, and stay awake at night trying to find out something on their neighbor, and, falling in this, they will have some wild-eyed rumors and put it in circulation. There is a theory, but the results were to the extent that we were a very well-knowner of the species has lately taken up the position and is rapidly qualifying as an expert along this line. We are a very well-knowner of our region-disordinated against, jocund, segregated, disregarded, politically and civilly outraged and victimized by certain injunctions and invitations to the government. We should be the last persons in the world to attempt to destroy our own people. A house divided against half an-not-end-of-a-race population is the most-dressed-out of the people of the world and drawers of water. --- THE HOUSTON INFORMER ATTEMPTS RAPE ON NEGRO CHILD; NO ARREST MADE Wheeling, W. Va.—Negroes of this city were incarved when they learned to walk. They were 6-year-old colored girl into his automobile. According to residents of Chippewa street, last Saturday night a little 5-year-old colored girl named Stella street and street and catching it. At the time a well-dressed man, white, waited and lurked the child along, holding the child and lurking nearby. The county finally will they have guarded the Pythian Temple, when he asked and pulled her into an automobile. Having disarranged his clothing, he and the child were put into the child, who became afraid and yelled and managed to get out of the car and her mother, who rushed out to invade the car. The mother disappeared. The mother immediately notified the police, and an hour later the delay in the arrival of an officer was made. As it is, the first of the child, as it is, and the first of the office was the color of the child. OPEN LETTER TO RACE RESIDENTS OF HOUSTON Houston, Texas, April 12, 1924. Ladies and Gentlemen: The work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is an open book. Every day you have reason to rejoice at its accomplishments. Locally it saved the great number of people, and the work has been made the victim of a "frame up." It has investigated the case of the girl, murdered at the Heights, and would like to prosecute it. There are many cases of the girl, murdered at the Heights, and which can be done if you will support the cause as you should. A strenuous effort is being made to get everybody to pay his. 1924 does not mean that the people who have been in the mouth of office, or give it directly to one. Very Hughes, American Mutual Insurance Office; Mrs. Leona Levy, 1101; Mrs. L. C. L. L. (1924), 1101; Mrs. Rodgers, 1494; Helen Street; Mrs. Margaret Grays, 1102; Elgin Street; Mrs. Olivia Turner, 1307; Andrew Street; Miss H. B. Milligan, 3404; Wilbraham Street; Mrs. John L. Colle, 1307; Mrs. John L. L. L. (1924), 1307; Mrs. John L. Colle, 1307; Joe Roland, 1307; Mrs. Indiana Hastings, 3303; Drew Avenue; Please give us your support. For in- 1924, or, E. O. Smith, H. 1862. Time trying to build up and solidify our forces and less in essaying to tear down and divide our forces, we would go a long way in altering the status of the group in this part of the moral vineyard. We wonder if these gossiers and sound-mongers ever read what Christ told us to the accuser (spompers and heter-than-the-critics) who brought a grievous breach of the moral and monastic statute? For fear that they never have read or heard about the remark the Great Teacher made on that occasion, we have made the comment. We have read the great Hils Words "Let him (or her) that is without any cut the first name." This is no brief for wrongdoers and infractors of the moral code, but the practice of gambling and scandal-mongling, as prevalent among us as a people, is doing more to retard and checkmate our racial progress, advancement, solidarity, welfare and wellbeing than all other internal and external forces combined. We talk too blame much, anyhow, both about our personal affairs and the affairs of others, and "everybody's health is nobody's health." Finally, "materies" and brethren, let your conversation be you, yes, and yes, yes, for whatever cometh more than this is of evil, so declare the Holy Writ. Here's hoping that we shall stand on ways on this evil practice (hildle our overturned tongue), for it is obviative and distinctive rather than HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 REPUBLICANS FIGURE COOLIDGE WILL CAPTURE G.O.P. NOMINATION; DEMOCRAT'S CHOICE UNCERTAIN Washington, D. C.—As predicated a few days ago, the national conventions are getting so close to harbor, that the domes and the dooms are losing interest. The public reaction has been so apparent in recent days, with President Coolidge wielding the whip over a rather off the legislative track congress. Cleveland for the republicans and New York for the democrats are the political leaders. President Coolidge has had such an easy run of activity for delegates that the managers have seemingly lost interest in the contest and are setting about working out a platform. The republican platform for 1924 will be terse, according to present comment. It will deal with a number of important subjects in a very definable way, where there will be no misunderstandings and the G. O. P. may go behind the public interest. The republicans will receive the Cleveland June convention. A big congressional hysteria of "investigations" may have been greatly impressed. The republicans will recognize the "Cleveland June convention" only as a matter of individuality with the fine spirit of cooperation for right or wrong, if there has been any good exhibited on many occasions by the wrong, and the people of the nation President Coolidge, and the "agony of the people," have been in the way of the government in clicking along in fine shape guided by a most efficient, well-known, and veryursally abated. The democrats, of course, will throw their arms up and down, sounding after being sending to the nation convention, after their arms up and down, sounding after conflicting delegations, will renew the slam, and warning the people that the fundamental pastime, and several days ago, will be the end of the world. The public convention, the public will be entertained in the public in their mighty indigestible form, called "the reseque of the reseque," which is called "the reseque," which is called "the reseque." The reseque is being called "the reseque" by the democrats, especially when they are dying in congress all winter. Coldered America, so far as national politics is known, has been in the hands of the United States. The great interest, the approach of the�ght, interest, the approach of the RACE LITERATURE TO JEWISH SCHOOL IN ANCIENT CITY RACE LITERATURE TO JEWISH SCHOOL IN ANCIENT CITY Special to The Informer. New York City.—Dr. Chaim Weizman, leader of the Zionist movement, and the Jewish press of the world have welcomed with great pleasure and satisfaction the plan, initiated by the Messenger, of giving books by Negro authors to the great Hebrew university, unique and distinctive as the center of Jewish culture, now being built in Jerusalem. When it is recognized that Dr. Kieselst, one of the world's greatest scientists, noted as the expounder of the much discussed theory of relativity, is stated to be the director of the university, and that the famous Jewish scholars in science, literature, and philosophy will foregather there in periodic conclaves to discuss and write on the vital problems of the world, it is immediately obvious of what great moment and worth it will be to the Negro to have a section of the library of the university set aside for Negro literature by Negro authors. To this end the Messenger has set about building up a committee of representative Negroes to serve both in collecting the books and presenting them to Dr. Weizman in order that it may be viewed as the expression of the race. Mr. Arthur Schomberg, noted collector of Negro books and president of the American Negro Academy, is the chairman of the committee; A. Philip Randolph, secretary. All books are to be donated to the committee which will present them as a gift of the race to the Hebrew University. GEORGIA ELECTS TWO RACE G. O. P. DELEGATES; TWO WHITES SELECTED Atlanta, Ga. April 11. Four deputies at large to the legislature on the nomination to serve in the next Senate were instructed to vote for the nomination of President Coolidge by the regular members by the regular formation of the Republican party in Georgia at the state convention. "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, U.S.S. URE COOLIDGE D.O.P. NOMINATION; CHOICE UNCERTAIN [ed Negro Press.] tated a few days ago, the national to harbor, that the dome and The public reaction has been so President Coolidge wielding the native track congress. Cleveland for the democrats are the politi- which an easy run of activity for deleminously lost interest in the con- out a platform. The republicse, according to present com- of important subjects in a there will be no misunder- before the nation asking the privi-幼 administration. Cleveland June convention. A big majority has been greatly impressed with the fine spirit of co-operation for the president, President Coolidge, and the "agits the government" excitement that prevailed, especially last year has largely abashed. Southern states that heretofore have been leading to the motion convention have been held in quadrennial pastime, and several days before the opening of the Cleveland convention, the governor has taken with context a Senator Porter contemple, and as it is known for his mild-mindedness, in the contest committee, and as it is known for his mild-mindedness, in the dispute deal is expected. The April elections over in many states have been expected, figuring out the dope of later events. RACE ELECTORS SHOW INCREASE INST. LOUIS, MO. (*Preston News Service.*) St. Louis, Mo.—There has been an increase of 33,786 in the number of qualified Negro voters residing in St. Louis, Mo. by day on John Edwards, chairman of the board of election commissioners disclosed. The total Negro registration was 39,278, and the presidential election will it reach 64,164 this year, or more than double the 329 registrations. It is said that Mr. Edwards used the Lau's Club in discussing the horrible housing conditions in Negro districts in St. Louis to be tributum to that man. He said the investigation disclosed that more than 60,000 black voters voted the republican ticket. ANTIOCH'S EASTER CANTATA. The choir of Antichap Baptist Church, M. Mrs. W. D. Sleet, directives, will be in the auditorium (Gabrel) in the main auditorium Easter Sunday, April 20: 8:06 e'clock. The orchestra will also run the public is invited. LOCAL SURGEON BACK FROM TUSKEGEE CLINIC Dr. H. E. Lee, who attended the annual surgical clinic at John Andrews Memorial Hospital, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., is back home and reports that he received much information and inspiration at this annual medical gathering. Dr. J. A. Kenney, chief surgeon, is the director of this clinic, which was attended by fully 75 of the leading colored physicians and surgeons of the country. According to Dr. Lee, there were 40 major operations during the clinic. 375 medical cases and 25 cases of eye, ear, nose and throat. The local medic also states that the United States Veterinary Hospital at Tuskegee is being manned by colored professionals, excepting three positions, and that the race representatives are blasting the ancient and overworked accession of metal incapability and inferiority along scientific and technical lines. MARSHALL SCHOOL HAS MANY VISITORS Special to The Informer. Marshall, Texas—The observance of the sixth annual Negro health week in Texas at Wiley College, which was conducted under the auspices of the University of Texas at Austin, the fraternity and the Theta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, awarded considerable interest among the student body and the colored constitution of Wiley College. Several of the students were honored by the honorary members of the fraternity, took an active part on the program; as a result of which the students were given a lot of information relating to the protection and preservation of the school. The school has had visits from several distinguished educators and other personages during recent weeks, where the students were followed on Reconciliation: Bob Jones, the noted evangelist who lived among the white people of Marshall; Loe M. Savvyr, educational director of the University of Texas at Austin; among the white people of Marshall; M. T. Blowhard from the University of General Education Board of New York; G. T. Blowhard from the University of Texas at Austin; and many were here looking into the matter of the winter school and school of the big summer schools for Negroes in this section of the country; a representative of the university, who made a stirring plan to the students on behalf of the Russian It is gratifying to the college author of this book, how the institution is gaining in favor and prestige with the outside world because of the high class work it is doing and the keen interest manifested in the general public welfare. Among the activities for the month, which have been planned for the entertainment of both students of Wiley and the citizens of Marshall, are a sacred concert by the Wiley choir and choral club; the presentation by the Department of English and Expression of the three-act play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," April 25; and the annual plenic, April 21, commemorating San Jacinto and founder's day, at which time the conference baseball games between Wiley and Bishop will be played. The big attraction, however, in the way of athletics, is the series of games between the Wiley Club and Rube Foster's famous American Giants of Chicago. Many thrills await the Marshall baseball fans. Wiley holds the football and baseball championships for the year 1925 and is bidding strong to maintain its place during 1934. The following is the schedule: April 11-12, at Samuel Huston, Austin: April 14-15, at Prairie View; April 21-22, at Marshall, Bishop College; May 6-7, with Paul Quinn College, in Marshall; May 12-13 at Marshall, with Texas College. 100-PIECE BAND PLAYS AT AUDITORIUM APR. 18 Houstonians will have an opportunity next Friday night, April 18, to listen to music from a 100-piece band and orchestra, conducted by Prof. J. H. L. McCormick, a music professor and orchestra leader, when this galaxy of male and female musicians (all pupils of the professor, one of the foremost musicians in the city) will appear in a mammoth program at the City Auditorium. The organization will present to local music lovers a variety of music, and the capacity of the audience will be limited to our people on this occasion. Aside from the musical and cultural events, the organization will go to Union Hospital, only institution of its kind owned, operated and managed by the city. Pickets are now selling. HOTEL MEN'S SMOKER The Hotel Men's Association putted off their third smoker at Durne's Cafe Wednesday night. An informing program was executed, featured by the men's association, an address by Dr. T. E. Bryant. Hardware was hardy, master of care of机床s. Others appear on program were W. C. Cartwright, C. N. Pergamon, U. E. K. Knighthes, Buntler, trie, and U. E. K. Knighthes, followed with moccasins. Colored Carnegie Library Robin & Frederick RMER BLA CHICAGO PAPER C FLIRTING WITH A EFFORT SEEN T CHICAGO PAPER CLAIMS SOVIETS FLIRTING WITH AMERICAN NEGRO; EFFORT SEEN TO DISCREDIT RACE (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.—According to at the Chicago Tribune, emissaries cow are now in this city estate which propaganda will be sent cultured to awaken in them sym. The names of a number of quest workers are used, as are the man be aiding and abetting their pro. The 'Tribune story is a part against pacifism and communis Chicago are aware of the Tribu the rich. They are also positive Negro. In a recent editorial the Tribu wrote that "If you are At one or another time the san 'You're a Red' at the Negro. I propagate a news agency Chicago, Ill.—According to an outspoken article appearing in the Chicago Tribune, emissaries of the soviet government at Moscow are now in this city establishing a communist center from which propaganda will be sent to the Negroes of America, calculated to awaken in them sympathies for the Moscow doctrine. The names of a number of questionable white, alleged communist workers are used, as are the names of some Negroes, supposed to be aiding and abetting their project. The?Tribune story is a part of its recent pronounced stand against pacifism and communism, so-called. Negroes living in Chicago are aware of the Tribune's consecration to the cause of the rich. They are also positive that the Tribune is decidedly anti-Communists. The great cause of the Negroes is the fact that the for an editorial which the Tribune asserted smacked of Moscow. At one or another time the same paper has thrown the charge "You're a Red" at the Negro. It is charged that the Soviet supports a propaganda news agency which supplies colored papers. These charges both surprise and an- and the author of a series of essays per local Negroes. Of course the vast scheduled to appear in the Chicago majority of them don't even under-Defender soon. Whitman may or may be a "Black" and a "Black" person. It is not the fact that he would "know how to start being a Red. If he gets any Red dope over in the Red. Nevertheless, the charge of communism, hurled at them persistently. The fact that causing many persons to be under-Defender soon is the most common of all. It is known as the loyalty and patriotism of the Negro. Other Chicanzans named by the Tribune were W. H. A. Moore, C. O. Venney, and J. C. C. H. H. and one Harper, present. The "Red" is the center, who have changed themselves with advance moving into the Red. The Defender, the same, and single, callate, and may be, some rank Reds. So are there some Christian Scientists, Bahaidi, and so forth, but because of the greatness of the great cause of the Negro, the same that the Negro is alarmingly scientist or Bahaidi. All "movements of the Negro" are the same. The same, and the same, they do their converts of other groups and races. They probably get fewer than one per million. The "Red" is not only others. It is with Red propaganda. The so-called Reds were out in force in 1880, and the Reds were also in force in 1881. They fussed and they stormed, but they didn't get a look-in. No one from the South was in the field. They were still in the field, and they were willfulness on the part of a few. So soon as he was paid up, he would get The Tribune names one Huiswood, of the African Blood Brotherhood, who is supposed to be pushing the work in Chicago. Along with Huiswood is supposed to have Lovett-Forte Whitman, contributing editor of the Messenger magazine, the alleged amanuensis of Robert Abbott while the latter was preparing "My Trip to South America." MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATIC COLORED RACE'S A CHARGE "SOCIAL MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REBUKES COLORED RACE'S APPEAL FOR JUSTICE; CHARGE "SOCIAL EQUALITY" IS SOUGHT (By the Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C.—A short time ago the governor of Minnesota, who plea for larger justice for the racial people of his state. This was followed by colored men appearing before the legislature of the state with a prepared plea for justice. Dr. S. D. Brown, head of items of consideration under the plea for justice, Dr. S. D. Brown, head of items of consideration under the plea for justice, read the address. A summit of attitude of the state is discussed in the following set of typical Southern democratic resolutions which were introduced by Gustaf N. Campbell and adopted without debate: "Whereas, on Monday, January 24, a meeting was being held to be the representative leaders and spokesmen of their race, asked for the help of a gathering of the blacks and were accorded that privilege and given a fair and courteous hearing, "When a short time thereafter members of the house received the privilege of attending from and delegation, in which they were informed that accommodation is being secured, and constitution of the state, particularly with reference to the division of the school funds of the state between the private and the public, training to separate accommodations, sleeping case, and a modification of the suffrage law, and, of the house that the hospice, property and safety of all the people in the state are protected from the policy and law of the state of PRICE: 5 CENTS ACKS LAIMS SOVIETS AMERICAN NEGRO; TO DISCREDIT RACE (ed Negro Press) in outspoken article appearing in of the Soviet government at Mos- island a communist center from the Negroes of America, calpati- ties for the Moscow doctrine, noble white, the communist ones of some Negroes, supposed to ject. of its recent pronounced stand am, so-called. Negroes living in he's consecration to the cause of the Tribute is decidedly anti- Clerkor Dof. Wilman may criticise one asserted smacked of Moscow. he paper has thrown the charge it is charged that the Soviet sup- which supplies colored papers. and the author of a series of essays scheduled to appear in the chess Defender book. Wilman may not not be red, but it is an easy bet that if he gets any Red dope over in the Defender, he'll do it because he has caught the powers that be. They don't think that way. They Other Chicagoans named by the Tri-Cities and Dewey Jensen all one Harper, premium for the Harper, manning editions for the Dewey Jensen paper and simple. He may know a number of so-called authors, but acquaintance because of their smartness and not because of their doctrines. He and is a recent graduate of the school of journalism of the University of Chicago news to him and a source of genuine worry. He wouldn't even talk about the publication of the news editor, laughingly remarked that he thought he might belong, but if he did, he would have dedicated the spirit of the people in the whole matter by declaring that he was a Baptist. In line with the rest to take the bathtub out of the home of Julius Rosenberg one need any red wave to the Baptist Rolls here, but there are more Baptists and Methodists. There are a few Reds here, but most of the folks are good old black Republicans. URE REBUKES PEAL FOR JUSTICE: EQUALITY" IS SOUGHT Mississippi with reference to the questions above mentioned and that there is a legal obligation of law and policy. It is therefore "Resolved by the house of republicans of the state to permit railroads and sleeping cars, schools, railroads and sleeping cars, schools, which in the opinion of this house guarantees to all our citizens regardless of the condition of servitude, the full and free property and the pursuit of happiness. "Resolved, further, that the demands for a concert are far higher than the gation of Negroes and of all other Negroes who may hold similar views far higher,仆诉爱, and the need to conform all such Negro assistants, and all white, if any there be, to the determination to the welfare of Mississippi and to the best interest of both races. Then it is wondered why the South is losing colored people by the tens of thousands. WESLEY'S GRAND MUSICAL. A grand musical and contest will be held at Wesley Chapel African Street and Webster Church, Dwelling Street and Webster Church, Wednesday night, April 19, 8 a.m. Some of the best talent in the city will present at the gates of the mansion quintet, directed by Prof. J. H. Haywood. Don't forget the date: April 14, 10. The students will mingle. 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Namu Hydraulic-Public Institute 120 E 16th St, New York (Dupa, B) **Birds That Steal Eggs.** The Jay, magpie, rock and carrion- steal other birds eggs and eat them. Italian Heavy Needs Erinisia Spalla, Italian heavyweight, will need a guardian when he hits New York—the landlord of the managers-Judges by the Newman gladiator's deals so far. Erinisia turned down an offer of $10 million to meet them. Then, light heavyweight champ. Then he signed up for a bout in New York and Mr. Firpo hecked him on a proposition which will put Erinisia about $4,600. HIGH OR LOW BALL WAS ALL THE SAME Buffington Fooled Batters With His Big Drop. In the early eighteens the batmen had the privilege of calling for a high jump and had the ball to pass the zone from the neck to the waltiness. The low ball from the belt to the knee. The hurrier had the ball to pass the zone by getting by with wonderful results. In the days of the 50-foot pitching discipline the dayies it is today for the reason that it should break right up right on top of the batman, so the man on bat at the plate would hit the height it would pass the plate. Charles Buffington, with the Boston batman, was on the plate in 1866, was considered one of the high-court battles. Buffington had a crop ball that was a beauty and when he hit it the ball was unattainable. Bufftail was tall and his height enabled him to start this defense on the unsuspecting batman like a klingherr after a trout. Buffington pitched the ball with a high bat that was unattainable toward the plate it would look to the batman like a high ball, the kind he hit into swinging and he invariably would miss the ball by a foot. A low ball was gauged at the elevated high one started by Buff and let his bat settle on his shoulder, when the ball hit the plate over the plate at the height forced. In 1888, white pitching for the Boston club, Bumfellow fanned 402 bats in a national league for a season. In a naming game against Cleveland, played in 1884, the big buster fanned 17 men, and the record in major league baseball Olympic Field Head MORE WILD FAITS Walter Christie, Saul and track coach of the University of California, will be affiliated as a member of the Olympic games committee and will be in charge of all field events at the Parts games. Coach Christie's athletics expedition to the intercollegiate championships for the past three years. Sport Notes Pigism shooting became a fashionable sport in England about 1866. T Gibbons has embarked in eighty-six battles in his ten years of service in the ring. Our idea of zero in sport is the six-day bicycle race just finished in New York. China has entered for the association football competition in the Olympiad. The entries for the event to thirty-two. Four world's losing champions—Dempsey, McLachie and Walker—are Irish. A Jewish heavyweight champion is unknown. Gene Dorez, University of South Carolina basketball and football league, and the head coach of most season's basketball team. Miss America is the only motor that ever attained a speed of 75 miles an hour or more, playing as 77.50 km/h. The Franklin Way Is The Right Way THE FRANKLIN SYSTEM AND PREPARATION GREW MINE. GIVE IT A TRIAL AND BE CONVINCED Dept. N. MADAM 3342 State 8t, CHICAGO, ILL. BARTOL REMEDY A boon for suffering humanity. A sure and immediate cure for Hemorrhoids or piles. One trial will convince the most skeptical. Send today for a $1.00 box. BARTOL REMEDY CO., 419½ Milam St. Houston, Tex. STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXE- PED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE MORE BEAUTIFYING PRE- PARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Redening Tonic $1.00 Refine knishe, frixy, coarse hair to perk hair medium: medium hair to good. 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Franklin's Bleaching Cream, Van Lishing Cream, and Food Powder Standard of Perfection. Only 80c each. Ave., HOUSTON, TEXAS GOODS STORE Goods line. A full line of sand. Your patronage so- PHONE PRESTON 2921 Sudden Service Mr. I. Knowitt (In course you had no trouble guessing who was doing the arguing BUT MY SAD BUT YOU'RE ALL WRONG. MOW THE WORSE THE- BROOKS WHY HE SPEAKS? HE WANTS TO WORK FOR YEARS WHIT FOOT- WHIT FOOT- WHIT FOOT- WELL YOU NEED ANSWER WITH HIS BROOKS WHY HE SPEAKS? HE WANTS TO WORK FOR YEARS WHIT FOOT- WHIT FOOT- WHIT FOOT- WELL YOU NEED ANSWER WITH HIS BROOKS WHY HE SPEAKS? HE WANTS TO WORK FOR YEARS AW. POOH POOH-ROT PERFECT ROT! WHO OFF YOUR RUT WHILE YOU HAVE BEEN BUT FEMINIST! INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CO. R.T. FOREST HOME J. H. ROBERTSON 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. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Saturday Specials Saturday Specials Suit 89c and Cases up. Hand $1.10 and Bags up. Ladies' Pouches and Purses 59c and up. Ladies' Hat Boxes $4.48 and up. Gents' Bill 35c and Folds up. Dress $9.75 and Trunks up. Wardrobe $18.75 and Trunks up. OTTO'S TRUNK SHOP Suit 89c and Cases up. Hand $1.10 and Bags up. Ladies' Pouches and Purses 59c and up. Ladies' Hat $4.48 and Boxes up. Gents' Bill 35c and Folds up. Dress $9.75 and Trunks Wardrobe $18.75 and Trunks QUALITY LUGGAGE 404 Travis Street MARY WIGS OF NATURAL HUMAN HAIR MADE TO YOUR MEASURE Also Transformations, Switches, Straightening Combs and everything in Hair Goods Free Catalog Sent to Outofrown Patrons MAKEN A WORK 662 EIGHTH AVE., at 42nd St. NEW YORK Public Health Services. Town Hall, public health service was organized 125 years ago under the name of the Marine Hospital service for the medical and surgical load of fruit en California An average of 19 tones of ice in an required for the refrigeration of a carolon of fruit in transit between southwest California and the Atlantic seabirds. FOREST IS ONE OF THE OFFERED FIRST—It is splendidly located in the city where values are common of developments contemplation tend to increase the values of. SECOND—FOREST HOME go to make an attractive place has sanitary sewer and city walks are provided throughout. THIRD—FOREST HOME the location, the beauty of the go with the property. FOURTH—FOREST HOME terms—so easy that any ambition. 3201 Pierce Avenue THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 HERE ARE THE REASONS WHY: FISH AND OYSTERS Largest Fish Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. Phone Capitol 480 Phone: Office P.5501. Res. C. 651 DR. T. M. SHADOWENS Physician and Surgeon Residence 3615 Lincoln Avenue Office 6145 Trinity Street HOUSTON, TEXAS Dickens of a Situation. At a lecture, one is struggling to suspect a cough, he misses some of the residence's struggles, she sometimes alone misses it. I. PHILLIPS, Proprietor DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE STATE OF TEXAS Austin, Texas, H y concern: that the PROGRESSIVE MUTU- tion of Texas as has conditioned id I as issued to said Compa- nies and seal of office entitling it to do business 28th of February, 1925 and seal of office, 1925 JNO. M. DEPARTMENT STATE OF No. 150 TALK When It May Concern. This is to certify, that the PROG ANCE COMPANY, DALLAS, TEX ticed with the laws of Texas as con- cesses in the State, and I have issu- Authority from this office entitling the year ending the 25th of February Given under hand and seal of first above written. Austin, Texas, February 21, 1924 To All Who It May Concern: This is to certify, that the PROGRESSIVE MUTUAL FIRM INSURANCE (the "Firm") has been appointed to be appointed with the laws of Texas as conditions precedent to its doing business in this State, and I have issued to said Company a Certificate of authorization and I have issued to business in this State for the year ending the 28th of February, 1925. Given under my hand and seal of office at Austin, Texas, the date Rats Are Numerous. Rodents comprise more than one-third of all living species of mammals and are the most common order in the number of individuals. EST REAL ESTATE COLORED PE BE THE REAS section of are a num- ity that will ments that ST HOME and side- you consider ments that nally easy y for a lot. These terr interest or In gen secure a g make a sa It will l an increase phone or be glad to Embry verify even see me now OBEI STATE AND PEOPLE REASONS These terms are as low interest or taxes until In general, FORES secure a good homesite make a safe and profi It will be to your ad an increase in prices. phone or call at my b be glad to call for you Embry & Gillette, verify every statement see me now. 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 new. SALES AGENT ```markdown ``` 511 25th Street Galveston, Texas OF INSURANCE TEXAS Austin, Texas, February 27, 1924. RESIDENTIAL MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- ANCE has in all respects fully com- mitted to an act of suing bail- tion to send Company a Certificate of it to do business in this State for April, 1925. office at Austin, Texas, the date JNO. M. SCOTT. Commissioner. Inventor Died Insane. Frederick Savage, who is credited with the invention of the screw pro- peller, was imprisoned and died bank- rupt and insane. LADIES! LADIES! Are you using the MAGN PRESSING OIL? If not, "Eat Agents wanted to sell Magn ment, Perfumes and Toilet A MAGNOLIA H 801 West Ninth Ave. L. V. A LAWYER CIVIL PRACTICE 410 Milam Street J. J. HAN Are you using the MAGNOLIA HAIR GROWER or PRESSING OIL? If not, "Eventually," so why not now? Agents wanted to sell Magnolia line of Soape, Hair Treat, Perfumes and Toilet Articles. MAGNOLIA PERFUME CO. 01 West Ninth Ave. Houston, Tx L. V. ALLEN LAWYER-NOTARY CIVIL PRACTICE A SPECIALTY Millam Street Office Phone Preston 61 J. J. HARDEWAY Are you using the MAGNOLIA HAIR GROWER and PRESSING OIL? If not, "Eventually," so why not now? Agents wanted to sell Magnolia line of Soape, Hair Treatment, Perfumes and Ticket Articles. Phone Preston 2002 REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS, LOANS NOTARY PUBLIC Eighteen Years Experience Oak Timpin 500 Years Old. Recent tests have shown that the oak timbers in the roof of a London building were made when it was erected five centuries ago. HOME DETENTIONS IN HOUSTON and $10.00 monthly, without a splendid opportunity to addition and at the same time our lots now before there is me immediately, either by you will telephone me, I will and show you the property. of FOREST HOME, will arrisement. Do not delay— ON ME MENTS EVER USTON 0.00 monthly, without lendid opportunity to and at the same time its now before there is mediately, either by telephone me, I will now you the property. FOREST HOME, will ent. Do not delay— Hadley 6924 --- --- By Thornton Fisher OCTA HAIR GROWER and centually," so why not now? Octa line of Soaps, Hair Treat- ticles. FERFUME CO. Houston, Tex. ALLEN NOTARY A SPECIALTY Office Phone Preston 8127 RDEWAY More Airplane Experiments. Experiments to determine the adaptability of the airplanes to carrying passengers. Airplanes are being conducted in Alabama. EVER ```markdown ``` PAGE THREE EVERYBODY'S TALKING! Everybody is talking about that good coffee they get at Andrews. Our electric grinder enables us to give you FRESH GROUND COFFEE every minute on the minute. We have just received a shipment of imported Pollen Sardines, Del Monte Asparagus Tips and Gorton's Fish Salad. Try a bag or a pound of our fresh roasted peanuts—Roasted fresh daily. PHONE PRESTON 8020 "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408MILAM GROCER P. R.T. ANDREWS MILAM GROCER P.7061 On Sale April 20th to 25th, Inc., Limit April 28 $5.70 On Sale April 24, Limit April 26 Account SAN JACINTO FIESTA TWO TRAINS DAILY 11:20 A.M 11:30 P.M. CITY TICKET OFFICE Travis and Texas Phone Preston 2580 SOUTHERN PACIFIC CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for their deep sympathy and many kisses during the hours of our bereavement in the loss of our much beloved baby. Little Wil- THE HOME OF B New Idea THE HOME OF BIG STARS ONLY new Ideal Theatre THE HOME OF BIG STARS ONLY TODAY)— VIOLA DANA in "A NOISE IN NEWBORO" frightful romance of sparkling adventure where one girl made own stop, look, and listen. Also WI MESDON and ELEENE IS in "BEASTS OF PARADISE." No. 11 and a first run Candy. AY (TOMORROW)— "A MILLION TO BURN" an all-star cast. If it's clean, wholesome amusement that doesn't dares it. This is the more apt to please. Plenty action and a compelling theme that is wonderful. THE GHOST ON MONDAY— DINKY DEAN in "A PRINCE OF A KING" filling photo-drama that will please the whole family. Steal the hum-drum of everyday life that you live most of the time in for older and older action. No. MONDAY— starring DINKY Dean, the marvelous four- screen star. In a "Prince of a King" he has an entirely different look. For older and older action the chick rises nibly to the occasion and the ability he displays amazing. Also Ruth Holland in "RUTH OF THE NOISE." FRIDAY (TODAY)—WIOLA DANE A delightful romance of sparkling a wink at town stop, look, and listen. SENIOWAK IN CREATES OF PARA- tury Comedy. SATURDAY (TOMORROW)— "A MILLION With an all-star cast. If it is you want, then don't miss this one. of pop and action and a compelling PEEPE MORRISON and MARGARET CITY. No. 12, Monday. SUNDAY, MONDAY—DINKY DEAR "A PRINCE C A photogram drama that awakes from the humdum of every- the time and the day, and photo-dramas of all time, starring year old screen star. In a "Prince C" that is not your kind, but the little bap nibbles rhyme to the playa is simply amazing. Also RUAN TURKEY. TUESDAY. A delightful romance of sparkling adventure where one girl made SHEWICK in *BEASTS OF PARADISE*. No. 11 and a first run Cen- SIDER in *BEASTS OF PARADISE*. With an all-star cast. If it's clean, wholesome amusement that you want, then don't miss this one. It's a sure shot to please. Pleasant pop and action and a compelling theme that is wonderful. Also a fun movie with the MORIS in THE GHOST CITY" No. 12, and a good comedy. A thrilling photo-dramma that will please the whole family. Steal away from the hum-drum of every event in life in what you most of the time do not see in movies. The movie is a photo-dramas of all time, starring Dinky-Deen, the marvelous four-year old screen star. In a "Birth of a King" he has an entirely different personality. He is a boy who is funny, but the little chap rises nobly to the occasion and the ability he displays is simply amazing. Ally Ruth Roland in "RUTH OF THE "THE BOHEMIAN GIRL" * With a select cast of players. * The most vivid imagination will new appeal, the tense moe-dramatic shift which makes the film a delight of talent in the picturization for more than half a century has world. Nor will the wildest flights be possible. You'll be invested. You'll be sorry if you miss funny comedy. a select cast of players. This is the picture you MUST see. vivid imagination will never conceive the artistry, the heart, the sense moebal-creativeness or the pretty sentiment of a character. You'll see a real talent in the picturization of a fascinating romance which half a century has charmed the opera-goers of the or will the wildest flights of fancy picture the riot of emotion on a screen in the portrayal of a real man. You'll be sorry if you miss it. Also a good Western and aedy. With a select cast of players. This is the picture you MUST see. The most vivid imagination will be consecutive of the artistry the heart appeal, the time-holid-dramatic situations or the pretty sentiment which vibrate from the screen in the portrayals of this rare combination of talent in the picturization of a fascinating romance which for more than half a century has charmed the open-�ons of the world. Nor will the wildest flights of fancy picture-the riot of for geogenesis, brilliance and beauty with which this production has been so far as to carry on. You'll be sorry if you miss it. Also a good Western and a funny comedy. WEDNESDAY—B. J. WARNER in— “WEST BOUND” Just another of those big, mid-week specials that the whole town is talking about. Brimful of action and a punch that lasts until final is written. Also a good female and funny comedy. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (NEXT)— “THE FAMOUS MRS. FAIR” With a special cast. Here is a real one. Eight massive reels of romance that will make you stay to see it again. There was never a story more potent in romance, the conflict of human social relations and the problem of the future. Also, the WM, DESMOND and EILKEN BEDGWICK in “BEAST OF PARADISE” No. 12 and a Century comedy. AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 100, 150, and 200. PHONE PRESTON 5970 ELMON MARTIN, Mgr. "WEST BOUND" mother of those Male night speakers that the whole town about. Brutful of action and a punch that lasts until fails. Also a good feature and funny comedy. AY AND FRIDAY (NEXT) "THE FAMOUS MRS. FAIR" a special cast. Here is a real one. Eight massive rocks of a patient, who is set it all apart. There was never a patient in romance, the conflict of human soul, passionate the fascinations of beautiful women. Also WM. DEMSON DURBICK in "BEASTS OP PARADISE" No. 13 and comedy. AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 10s, 15c, and 20c. RESTON 8279 ELMO MARTIN, Mgr. Just another of those big, mid-week specials that the whole town is talking about. Drumful of action and a punch that lasts until fills the room. With a special cast. Here is a real one. Eight massive reels of romance that will make you stay to see it again. There was never a movie without a love story. We love and the fascinations of beautiful women. Also WM. DESMONT and EILENE SEDGWICK in "BEASTS OF PARADISE" No. 15 and 16. PAGE FOUR SOUTH CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA 504 MILAM ST. SAN ANTONIO TWO TRAINS DAILY 11:20 A.M 11:30 P.M. SOUTHERN BELLEC We are grateful to the many contributors of floral offerings. Respectfully, Mrs. Maitte Kelly, Mrs. Allen Hart, mans; Mr. Willie Williams. MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. SUN., MON., TUES.— Last will and testament— "THE MAN FROM BRODNEY'S" Adapted from the famous novel by— George Barr McCutcheon A SUPERB CAST J. WARREN KERRIGAN WANDA HAWLEY MISS DUPONT PAT O'MALLY KATHLEEN KEY WED., THURS.— Fog Bound DOROTHY DALTON "THE FOG" Bound on the north by heart throbs, on the south by gorgeous settings, on the west by brilliant acting, on the east by breathtaking thrills—one of the screen's best melodramas—You are bound to like "THE FOG." FRIDAY, SATURDAY— TOM MIX "TONY, THE WONDER HORSE" In "LADIES TO BOARD" Tom Mix has a flapper harem of 12 ladies, ranging in age from 50 to 70 in his latest picture, "Ladies to Board." They may be a little old, says Tom, but they are reliable. Imagine a rough-riding, rip-roaring cow puncher in an old ladies' home. STARTING SUNDAY, APR. 26 COMING, MAY 4- Open Daily at 10 a. m. SPECIAL MUSIC Phone Preston 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Pro-Mgr. The advance ticket sale for the remission of The St. Joseph Baptist Church next Thursday night, April 17, indicates that a deal of interest is being made drama at Belief Baptist Church in local talent. Women, while intertwined with wit and humor, teaches a great moral lesson, and the actors are among some of the best in the country is good. The Fierian Dramatic Club is sorting the play, part of the net process, to be applied to the church building funds. Clean teeth the right way—with a dentifrice that does not scratch or scour. "Wash" your teeth clean with COLGATE'S --- COMING! A TENSE, GRIPPING MEL- ODRAMA With PEARL ALLEN-ARNETT, LEAGER REED, EARL BEAUCHAMP And "DON PIERSON— Ably Supported by an Excel- leant Amateur Cast WATCH FOR DATE City Happenings When you go to the Lincoln this week pay your dues in the N. A. A. M. Hattie Pettie, Wilson and Robin, is able to be up and about after several months' illness. Join that throng of 500 persons at Bethel Sunday School Easter Sunday, Clark and Burress streets. Apply C. C. Lager, 226 Queen Theater Bldg. for the occasion. Be on time. FOR RENT 3-room apartments. Clark and Burress streets. Apply C. C. Lager, 226 Queen Theater Bldg. The Magnolia Stages entertained Walter Perry, Atlanta, CA, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Austin, 1167 Wilson Street, Tuesday night. Mr. Jennifer Haynes, Sullivan Street, at the disability list, is cavaliering much to the delight of her many friends. Join that throng of 500 persons at Bethel Sunday School Easter Sunday, Clark and Burress streets. Apply C. C. Lager, 226 Queen Theater Bldg. For the occasion. Be on time. FOR RENT 3-room apartments. Clark and Burress streets. Apply C. C. Lager, 226 Queen Theater Bldg. Phone 4. 0487. WANTED 500 men, women and children at Bethel Baptist Sunday School in August, April 26-30. Special Sunday, April 26-30. S. S. choral and other. FOR RENT - Nicely furnished rooms with all modern conveniences, on car versus the Aylesier 185. 4412 Washington avenue. Join that throng of 550 persons at Bethlehem Sunday. School Easter Sunday, School Monday. School for the occasion. Be on time. Little Mine Willie T. Williams, 9111 Hoboken Street, niece of Mamette Mickey and Allen Hart, died April 11. Rev. E. L. Harrison officiating. Rev. E. L. Harrison, master of An- chorage Baptist Church, where he for the next two weeks he will be engranted a revival. WANTED - 600 men, women and children. Bethlehem Sunday School Easter Sunday, April 20. 9-26 am. special musical selections by I. Mina Maya at the Ober Barber Shop will be glad to write her membership for the N. A. M. C. J. Mina Ebel Wesel Newman left thursday morning for Tucson, Arla, where she to visit her father, A. M. Kline, of A. M. K. Church in that city. 208-10-12 Travis Street SOLO-SERVE GROCERIES Libby's Pork and Beans, 3 for ..... 25c Libby's Milk..... 5c INSTALLS LATEST UNIT DR. CHARLES ANTHUR GEORGE Dr. C. A. Georg, one of our local dwellers, has visited the theatre building, has recently added to his office equipment one of the latest devices known to the dental prosthetist. He has a dental unit, a great labor and time moving device. It is so conveniently located in the room that he can render the most proficient service. He thanks his many patrons and friends for making it possible for him to the best equipped office in the state. Meet me at Bethel Baptist Sunday School Easter Sunday, April 20, 1954. Special Easter music by S. s. chair of S. violins. Will you be there? Meet me at Bethel Baptist Sunday, April 20, 1954, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 1954, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 1954, S. s. chair of 25 voices. Will you be there? Merry-Mary Lord, beware! Be careful and Bath House; good business proposition, dance hall. Good business proposition, dance hall. Good business proposition, apply. Apply to Bath House, 1821 twenty-second street, Galveston, Texas, phone 6486. H. Thomas Callaway, Chicago tailor, annuum, is making his yearly or second visit to Hosta. He has many always glad to see him. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Jenkins. Baby Street, announce the engagement daughter, Romon Marion, to William Hoyt Pollman, at Antioch Baptist Church, Wednesday night, May 14, 1954. For particular people, Vetin hair Dressing. Get a box today at 10c stores and drug stores. Miss Lilian Jones, celebrated her seventh birthday Monday night, May 14, 1954, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Williams, 1421 a few intimate Friends were present. A buffet Hain was served. Several Prairie View instructors have been on Saturday, an onspring about pedicotics, among whom were Prof. O. S. McKenzie, a physical therapist, and Prof. Abert Ravenage, head of the mechanical department. Would like to hear from a girl reared in Oakwood, Texas; name, Mored Burd and her family; name, Willie; write BAAC BURNETT, B07, 307, Morrone, LA. Meet me at Baptist Baptist Sunday Sunday, April 29, 1964, 9:30-a.m. Special Easter music by S. i. choir of 25 willes. You will see Savvy Prairie Co. for good pricing. Phones Preston 1998, 3935; 2229 McKenzie. Rareable rate, called for and delivered promptly. Mrs. Bensie Montgomery surprised me with a birthday party last Friday evening; the occasion being his birthday. The party was in the home to greet him upon his arrival. He served and games played, all leaving the "best宴," proclaiming it the "best宴." Penthouse room two-story house, completely furnished, with all modern con- tents, including a kitchen, about 180 feet from car line. Apply to J. J. Hardware, 400% Milan street, Phone Preston 2602. HOME IN THIRD WARD FOR SALE Let $S_{180}$ feet and four-room house, at No. 212 Holley avenue, only 180 feet down, Downtown line. Apply to J. J. Hardware, 400% Milan; phone P. 2602. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER A Sensational Comedy Drama LOVE AND ROMANCE AMUSING AND REALISTIC A moral lesson—Be su Don't fail to see it. A strong cast of Hous BETHEL BAY THURSDAY Adam (Benefit) YOUNG BLOOD How I Keep Feeling You A moral lesson—Be sure your sins will find you out. Don't fall to see it. A strong cast of Houston's best amateur stage stars. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 17 How I Keep Feeling Young and Vigorous at Near Sixty "I am near 60 years, but I feel in you as I did at 30. I take a cupful of Buena Vista coffee and take a walk. I keep me healthy, strong and vigorous and makes me feel young again," said H. H. Von Schlich, manufacturer of Buena Vista coffee. "Don't feel like a victim of the hoop worm. Get back your pep, vigor and energy." Start right now to become strong and healthy. Don't wait. The rich invigorating juice brewed from Buena Vista Tea should make you feel 10 to 10 years younger. Just remember if you want to be strong you must get your blood full of life. You've taken a brake when you need it times that can tell as soon as it happens, give it a fight fighting brake when a woman has. Don't wait another day—go to your druggist and get my BUI. You can get it in the Red and Yellow box—that's the guarantee. If your druggist is out of it I will send it to you Postpaid by mail for $1.00. Address me, H. H. Von Schick, President, Marvel Products Company, Dept. 3, Marvel Building. Just remember if you want to eat a banana that it's going to give you that it'll be good for you. You can glean Tea for your blood and the Red and Yellow box—that'll will send it to you Postpaid by Marvel Trode Pittsburgh, Pa. 100 Piece Band CITY AUDITORIUM Friday Night, April 18, 1924 At 8:00 O'clock BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE MANY FINE NUMBERS ON PROGRAM Grand Opening—Bands in Selective Overture... Full 100-Piece Band Saxophone Quartet...Feminine Brass Quartet...Male Musical Act...Combination Saxophone Quintet. String Music Overture...100-Piece Band BENEFIT UNION HOSPITAL Admission, Adults 50c; Admission Children, (under 12 years) 25c. I. M. TERRELL, Supt. Union Hospital PROF. J. H. HAYWOOD, Band Master are your sins will find you out. Son's best amateur stage stars. BPTIST CHURCH NIGHT, APRIL 17 mission 35c Building Fund) DULL FULL OF LIFE Lag and Vigorous at Near Sixty and you want to be a good lover. If I did at 30, I take a cupful of Bulgarian Tea once or twice a week. It helps health, feels strong, vigorous and makes you feel young again. said H. H. Von Schlick, manufacturer of Bulgarian Herb Tea. Don't be a victim of the hookworm. Get back your pep, vigor and energy. Right now to become strong and healthy. Don't wait. The rich invigorating juices brewed from Bulgarian Herb Tea should make you feel 10 to 30 minutes longer. be strong you must get your blood full of antibiotics. Sometimes you can tell at once agitating times you go to a tightline agitating you go to your dugout and get my bullseye. You must be genuine. If your dugout is out of price for $1.00, Address me H. H. Von its company, Dept. 3, Marvel Building. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER STAR DRY GOODS COMPANY PRE-EASTER SALE Men's Overalls Blue and Express stripe overalls, made of extra heavy denim; $1.69 Saturday, special at. Work Shirts Men's Work Shirts, made of blue cheviot, double stitched, five button front; special at. 69c Union Suits, made of dingy check; an extra good value; sizes from 34 to 46; special 50c HOLLYWOOD SANDALS—in red, green, blue, Airdale, gray and patent; a very popular model; $4.85 a feature at ..... CHILDREN'S HUMPTY-DUMPTY SHOES—in patent leather and Russia calf; sizes 5 to 8; worth $3.50; special at .... $2.85 Star Dry Go Opposite City Mark Star Dry Goods Company Opposite City Market809-811 Congress Ave. ANOTHER UNDERTAKING FIRM STARTED HERE Houston has another undertaking establishment, which threw wide its doors during the latter part of his decade. The firm is named *Philips & Phillips* and their funeral parlor is located at 1010 San Felice Street. Both men have been connected with local undertaking establishments. "Cherve" Daniels was with Elridge Phillips for several years and Philips formerly connected with I. L. Lewis. They are now full-fledged establishments for funeral services and have opened up a first-class place in the Fourth ward, and extend a corral to vitiation to their friends and public to inspect their funeral home. They can be reached by the following tele phone: Preston 2189-7293-811. **ROBIN STREET GARAGE** J. A. WILLIAMS, Prop. Joe Moore, Evans Rose, Mechanics We Repair All Makes of Cars WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED HOUSTON, TEXAS One Dollar Buys a Good Bed Sheet Seamless, full bed linen, heavy linen finish, also $1.90, sells regularly for $1.40, excellent all in this sale. (Limit three) Good Curtain Scrim Floral design and border — full 35 inches wide ... 12½c Dress Ginghams Full standards, 23¢ grade, limit 20 yards ... 15c Absorbent Huck Towels Hemmed ends 16-32, each ... 10c Unbleached Muslim Full yd. wide limit 10 yards 10c White Muslim Full yard wide, limit 10 yards. 12½c Printed Dimity Yard wide, a 25¢ grade ... 15c Black Sateen For bloomers, a yd. wide, others ask 50c ... 29c Pillow Cases Good quality, size 42x36, limit 16, each ... 19c Pepperell Sheets Full bed size, $1.39 81x90 ... 25c Shirting Madras Full yard wide ... 25c 27-inch Curtain Scrim Venetian Printings ... 7½c Silo Serve Silo Serve Silo Serve NATIONAL LEADERS AT CONGRESSIONAL MEET The Plymouth Congregational Conference of Texas opened a week's session with Pilgrim Congregational Church, Monday evening, April 7. This conference is being entertained by the above church, of which Rev. J. I. Donaldson is pastor. Religions, educational, social service and community welfare work recreational centers, and playground activities, evangelism, and better race relations constitute the main topics of discussions of the week's program. A large number of delegates and visitors are in attendance from all sections of the state. Among the distinguished visitors are Supt. H. H. Dunn of New Orleans, who has supervision of the work in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi; Rev. Alfred Lawless, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., general superintendent of Congregational church work in the South; Rev. E. H. Phillips, New Orleans; Mrs. C. S. Wileox, New York City, secretary of Woman's Bureau; Mrs. Franklin J. Easterbrook, Denver, Ohio, educational secretary; Dr. J. K. Brown, Boston, Mass., formerly a missionary to Turkey; Mrs. A. G. Lawless, Atlanta, Ga., representative of the southern branch of the Woman's Federation; Mrs. L. R. Dunn, secretary of literature of the woman's organization of Louisiana. Tuesday's program consisted of Bible institute and school workshops. School work, workshops, and Bible study. Tuesday afternoon and night the Women's Ministry Union conducted talks and lectures by prominent church workers characterized each day's pro- gram. "BILL" McDONALD VISITOR. Hon. William M. ("Ooosebill Bck") and fraternist, and fraternist, and fraternist, and fraternist in the city with political and fraternist arrests to Beaumont, to masonic league. For young men—Made of genuine all wool gathered, in slims, stubs and regulars; dandy smart models; $22.50 pre-Easter sale. $18.75 Scott's Level Best Khaki Pants, Special $1.59 A NEW SANDAL—in fine quality patent leather, kid lined, rubber heels; special at ... $2.95 MISSES’ HOLLYWOOD SANDALS —in sizes from 8½ to 11 and 11½ to 2; made of fine leather; specially priced—8½ to 11½ to 11½ to $2 $3.25 $3.25 $3.25 New Spring Suits Extra Special company less Ave. Mr. McDonald is one of the race's most outstanding business successes, and has served as president in Ft. Worth for a number of years. He is also grand secretary of the Texas potent factor in the republican politics of the state and nation. He has recently returned to the state from a sojourn in Hot Springs, Ark, and looks as if he has discovered PROF. J. H. HAYWOOD Prof. Haywood, bandmaster and musical leader, also calls all kinds of instruments for cash or on easy hayment term. Phone Preston 10183; residence, 2419 Sumpter street, Housetown, New York. The Silver Tone Band of U. B. F. Lodge No. 33, under the direction of Prof. J. H. Haywood, will furnish music for any and all occasions, from 8 to 30 piece. Call R. E. V. Pitts, manager, P. 11, during the day, or H. 5003, all night; or John R. Gardner, president, P. 9668. RAVIS STREET SERVI univers THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 HOUSTON EDITOR WRITES BRILLIANT, PENETRATING ARTICLE A B O U T TEXAS C. F. Richardson, editor of *Houston Informer*, has long article in leading Negro magazine—"States pleasant and unpleasant facts about Lone Star State." New York City, April 1—Mr. C. F. Richardson, outspoken editor of the Houston Informer, the most fearless and honest race journal in the South, has written the 12th article in the *Houston Informer* on "United States:" "Texas," the Lone Star State," for the Messenger, the world's greatest Negro monthly, which is published in 2311. Seventh edition of *Texas* by Philadelph and Chandler Owen. Mr. Richardson's discussion of the conditions within the state of Texas will be the venue of the Negro education,ancement of the Negroes, education,mentation, and prove interesting and informative not only to the Negroes of Texas, but to the Negroes of Houston. There are many fictions and fallacies about Texas that this brilliant author Other features in the April number of the Messenger will also prove of great interest, with scintillating and penetrating discussion of "All God's Chidun God Winging" of the foremost Negro critics: Theophilus Lewis and Roger McGregor, the creators of the classic of the play from the viewpoint of the artist, while Mr. Rogers concludes, "Ramsa-Shamae" (The Ruby Young Negro writer of great ability, is the most wrd, mysterious and thrilling story since Stataeus. It is a trisemester novel by young Negro writer of great ability, Read "Ark and Propagand," by William Pike, inspired in historical stories of Negro business achievement illustrated by fine drawings and photographs, and played of beautiful, distinguished, unique and attractive Negro women in the high standard of creativity. The editorials are as stimulating as ever, while the wit and as-timing of the high standard. The Messenger is 16 cm copy from the author, mail-Adv Y. M. C. A. DOINGS Work on the building is about coming now, and Mr. Bateman will work with everything by Saturday. The program comes in time for planning a formal opening to the building, which will take days. The board of directors, as has been the case since the set aside space for a cafeteria, and the house committee, one to take charge of this. At our last meeting the board agreed to fully for over a year, went on record as contributing and sustaining mem JUST US SOCIAL CLUB The "Just Us" club met with Misa Gitelton Pennwell, 1001 Schwartz St. to present. The names of two prospective members, Miss Princess Dennis Williams Moore, were accepted by the membership body. This makes the club membership total twenty-four, and the members well served a delicious menu of chicken mild, maltine wafers and a maltine salad. The club held at the Y. W. C. A. center. Clay Ave. on April 11, 1924. Jack A. Mills (Miss Avis B. Andrew, See-Reyt). ALPHONSE WILLIAMS, shoe sales- man at Buckley's Shoe Store, 315 Main Street, says: "Parents, you can't go wrong by bringing the children to me at Buckley's," she said. "They love the tots and kiddies who want shoes that embody both style and comfort. 'Buckley always features Children's Shoes and I'll be delighted to fit your shoes.'" Buckley went on to Easterner. By the way, I almost forgot to mention the many features installed at Buckley's for the children's mechanical bird that really sings, funny mirrors, Teddy bears, rocking horses, kiddie cars and other toys for our juvenile customers. I gave free lollipops to all the little folks who pay me a visit at Buckley's. Bring in the children, please, and I will do the same. Buckley said $250 to $50 the pair and every pair is backed by the house that has fitted the feet of three generations of Houkionnes. "While you are at Buckley's with the children, I will be glad to show you the latest footwear for women—just the style you want for Easel creations. May I expect you!" Mason Smith of Smithville, Texas has been discontinued as an agent of the company. The company hereby serves notice that from this date it will not be responsible for any loss or damage to applications or policy holders on applications for in surance or at premium payments. Signed) Standard Life Insurance Co. 180 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Ga. REV.R.L.TAYLOR RECOMMENDS MERRITONE A Prominent Colored Minister Delighted With the benefits He Has Received From Merritone. It was just lalw week that Rev R. L. Taylor, a prominent minister of Minneapolis, landed on one of the Merritt馨馨 following to say: "was all I want in health. My stomach is in great deal of trouble. There was very few things that could without distressing after effect. I had to take something to move my bowels, had severe pain across the lower abdomen and to get up several times at night. "The worst part of it all was that I was gradually getting used to my time, I needed to help me, I had often read about Merritt馨馨 it. Right from the first it proved itself to be good for my stomach, trouble disappeared like magic. My condition before I had taken Merritt馨馨 two weeks and the severe pain in my stomach before I had taken Merritt馨馨 medicine then so I am very glad, indeed, to recommend Merritt馨 to anyone suffering from inequalities of health, to bowels, I consider it a life saver." Merritt馨 is an excellent compassionate minister, people every day praising Merritt馨, as did Rev. Taylor. It is always sold on money-bake guarantee of satisfaction. Corner Milan and Preston Ave. Buy a bottle of Merrittone at the usual price of $1.00 per bottle and get absolutely If you live out of town mail the Coupe and I will go to the Smith's Drug Store and the Merritts and Lainton will go not to you by return mail. A SPRING SILKS $2.19 36 Inches Wide COLORS— Tan Black Navy Bluebird Orchid Old Rose Turquoise Malice Peach Pine White Silk Mixed 36 Inches Wide $2.19 Silk Mixed Cro De Chine, 40 in wide. Beautiful ored grounds, lovely spring shade A wonderful var of patterns—15 choose from. Siked Mix Grpe de Chine, 40 inches covered, grounds, in lovely spring shades. A wonderful variety from 1-15 to choose from Methodist Men's Banquet Monday Evening, April 14, 8: O'Clock. Boyton Methodist Episcopal Church Corner Palge and Dallas Streets. On the Beautiful Roof Garden. PROGRAM Remarks, Rev. G. E. D. Belcher. Remarks, Sidney S. Millard, master Music. Ten-minute address. MENU Five-minute address, "Trustees and Their Duty," Perry Mack. Five-minute address, "The Business of the Church," P. Richard- son. Music, Boyton quotation. MENU, Joseph Tennant, "The Steward's Place in Methodist Machinery," G. A. Marshall. Remarks, R. A. W. Car, Dist, Supt. MENU. Boyton Roast Turkey. Phillip Page Olive Albert Glover Jr. Joepe Tennant Crabson Sains Mack Ware Pee. William Jones Bread Daniel Gay Potatoes. William Dun沙徒 Kelley Thomas Cocoa. J. L. Wood Ice Cream Albert Tessent 8. W. Johnson Punch (Reservation will be made for parties, if you will phone Preston and, etc., by 11 a.m. on Monday, 14th. Much credit is being given the miserable woman of the African Methodist Church for visiting the local hospitals and houses of the sick, cheering them with religious services and serving refreshments. Last Tuesday they visited UiM hospital, our race electonary hospital and gave them to the inmates. These good women are doing a great work and it is hoped that they will be able to efforts to "carry on" in this respect. LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. SENSAT SILK SENSATIONAL SALE OF SILK DRESSES $12.50 TO $15 VALUES AT At this popular price you may choose from Canton Crops, Tafetta, Triospad and Wool Sport materials. Fashionably designed, beautifully trimmed, made in the newest of colors. Than to $15.00 selected from our regular stores. Value from $12.50 to $15. Choice at only EASTER MILLINERY THE BEST VALUES EVER A Millinery Event that surpasses any of our previous collections. Braces Trimmed Hats, Tailored Hats, Sport Hats and Rhinestone hats for women. In the mirrored hats, silk trimmings. Scores of other styles. "Come early!" If you wish to share in this great sale. "WHERE THRIFT MEETS QUALITY" LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. 905-907 CONGRESS AVE COLORS PROGRAM VISITING THE SICK Bros BASEMENT SILKS Crepe De Chine All Silk 40 Inches Wide $2.25 Yd. 19 Yd. COLORS Beige Pink French White Turquoise Capital Ecu Roppy Mickey Navy Black Copen Crepe De Chine All Silk 40 Inches Wide $2.25 Yd. 19 Yd. COLORS Beige Pink French White Turquoise Capital Ecu Roppy Mickey Navy Black Copen HEROINES OF JERICHO AT. BETHEL SUNDAY IN ANNUAL SERVICES The Heroes of Jericho will hold their annual Palm Sunday service, at Bethel Church, corner Ann Avenue, 14th Street, April 13th, at 11 a.m. An appropriate program has been arranged including the participation of local Heroes are requested to be present and all Master Masons are respectfully invited to participate in this time. The Heroes are very strong numerically in our city, and much interest has been aroused in this annual thanksgiving services and a large at-mentation. ANNUAL FIELD MEET AT P. V. APRIL 18-19 Special to The Informer. Prairie View, Tex. — Quite a deal of interest is being manifested by Printer State Normal High School College for the Interscholastic League meet which is to be held there April 18 and 19. This interest is augmented not only by the fact that the administration is anxious to avail itself of the opportunity to demonstrate what the state of Texas is doing for its colored youths, but also by the fact that it is desirous of giving the youths of the remote districts an opportunity to let the boys and girls at college know what they are doing. The enrollment this year is not as large as it has been in some former years, still large crowds are expected at the annual meet. The entire two days will be devoted to literary and athletic activities. Prof. L. C. Anderson will be in charge of the literary program and Prof. C. H. Waller of the athletic events. WANTED 500 men, women and children at Bethel Baptist Sunday School Easter Sunday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. Special musical selections by S. S. choir and other talent. NATIONAL SALE OF K DRESSES TO $15 VALUES AT $2¹⁹ Yd. PAGE FIVR The First National Bank Condensed Statement of Condition at the Close of Business March 31st, 1924, As Reported to the Comptroller of the Currency ASSETTS $13 d. ..... 6 letters of Credit nt of Accept- Circulation... Indebtedness. as Stock... ug Co. of New es, etc.... Banks ..... $6 insurer ected ..... Loans and Discounts, Time. Loans and Discounts, Demand. Customers' Liability Under Letters of Credit Customers' Liability Account of Accept- ances Outstanding. United States Bonds to Secure Circulation. U. S. Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Stock. Federal International Banking Co. of New Other Bonds, Stocks, Securities, etc. Other Bonds, Securities, etc. Banking House. Other Real Estate Owned. Cash in Vault and with Other Banks. Cash with United States Treasurer. Interest Earned but Not Collected LIABILITIES Financial Stock: paid in from Earnings plus Fund, from Earnings divided Profits, net rest and Discount Collected but Not earned. Offer of Credit acceptances Executed for Customers. mount Reserved for Interest and Taxes. sulation. Individual Deposits Deposits United States Government Deposits. OFFICE A. J. SCOTT, P. P. M. LAW, Vice President W. M. COMPANY, Vice President RAM M. LAWREN, Vice President G. W. JACKSON, Leadir G. O. TIMMINS, Assistant Cashier C. C. MALA, Assistant DIRECTOR W. SCOOT, P. M. LAW E. A. FREEN E. L. NEVILLE The FIRST NATION 1$ IN HOUSE Pluko HAIR DRESS Delightfully BLACK FOREST BLACK WATER PRICE 40 CENTS Pluko WHITE HAIR DRESSING FORMERLY BLACK AND WHITE Makes The Hair Grow Long Soft and Glossy. Removes Dandruff. Shaves Hair. Scald Will not cause the Hair to become Brittle or Break off. FULLY GUARANTEED $ ected but Not customers..... t and Taxes..... $1 Deposits Paid in From Earnings Surplus Fund, from Earnings Undivided Profits, net Interest and Discount Collected but Not Earned Letters of Credit Acceptances Executed for Customers. Amount Reserved for Interest and Taxes. Circulation. Individual Deposits Bank Deposits United States Government Deposits OFFICERS J. T. SCOTT, President F. M. LAW, Vice President H. B. BRINGHURST, Assistant Cashier W. G. COCHRAN, Vice President J. W. HAZARD, Assistant Cashier HAM B. LAWDER, Vice President W. A. KIRKLAND, Assistant Cashier O. W. JACKSON, Cashier H. T. McCLUNG, Assistant Cashier G. O. TIMMINS, Assistant Cashier D. B. LACY, Assistant Cashier C. C. HALL, Assistant Cashier J. T. SCUTT, President President W. A. RIEHL President B. R. BRIEHL President Cushler HALL, Assistant Counsel B. R. LACY ASSOCIATE V. A. 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Reveals itching Scalp Will not cause itching become Brittle or Break off FULLY GUARANTEED BLACK AND WHITE CANS • 40¢ GREEN CANS • 25¢ IF YOU WANT LONG,STRAIGHT, STRAIGHT BEAM IF YOU WANT LONG,STRAIGHT,BEAUTIFUL HAIR,USE Phuko PAGE SIX $13,383,898.64 6,178,331.26— $19,562,229.90 28,275.00 327,180.50 2,000,000.00 949,000.00 90,000.00 33,750.00 133,207.00 1,441,873.87 1.00 $8,543,093.28 100,000.00 8,643,093.28 # S $1,500,000.00 1,000,000.00 $17,617,276.54 8,791,614.34 891,570.50 RS BRINGBURST, Assistant C AZARD, Assistant Cush KIRLAND, Assistant C T. McCLUNG, Assistant C ACY, Assistant Cushley RS COCHRAN R. LAWDER ONAL K ERS BRENTBURST, Assistant Cumberb MERGEURST, Assistant Cumberb MERGEURST, Assistant Cumberb F. M. CLUNG, Assistant Cumberb M. CLUNG, Assistant Cumberb ERS OCTHAN R. LAWREN P. A. BOOT G. W. JACKSON NATIONAL BANK ON KO SSING Perfumed !!! Made especially for the men and women who as leaders must have the very best for their hair and scalp. Pluko Hair Dressing not only makes— The hair long, straight, silky and glossy, but also perfumes the hair, makes it easy to dress in any manner, and makes it stay that way. Buy a can of Pluko today—make your hair beautiful. There is the amber-colored Pluko in the big Green can for 25c, and the snow white Pluko in the big Black and White cans for 40c. All stores handle Pluko—remember the name—remember the can. Its use for 90 years by leading men and women is your guarantee it will make your hair beautiful, and keep your scalp free from dandruff and itching. BEAUTIFUL HAIR BEAUTIFUL HAIR,USE Phuko THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 327,180.50 2,000,000.00 949,000.00 90,000.00 33,750.00 133,207.00 1,441,873.87 1.00 8,643,093.28 10,000.00 $33,218,610.55 $2,500,000.00 500,000.00 423,364.85 113,526.85 28,275.00 327,180.5* 51,101.97 1,974,700.00 27,300,461.38 $33,218,610.50 Current Wit and Humor YES, SHE FOUND IT "I brought home some plaster of paris yesterday," said Mr. Newlyed. "Hurry, don't." Was it stuff that looked like flour, in a paper bag? "Yeah." "Now it get hard after it's been wet!" "Yeah." "Goope! it! It was just too mean of pot to leave that stuff lying around the kitchen. It took me nearly an hour with a hammer and chisel to get the batch of firecrackers of the baking tin." - Boston Transcript Secret Out at Last The steward of an ocean line thus explained the "dogwatch" to a passenger: "The dogwatch aboard ship is the split which changes a seawater's temperature and watches at the same time each day." "But why do they call it a dogwatch?" the passenger inquired. "Is it curtied?" responded the steward. Fed Up Papa—I hear that Charles Green in pupa to be married next week. Little Emperor of whose ideas on the subject are somewhat confused)—The last three days they give him every- thing to set what he asks for, don't yep, papa? UNDERSEA TROUBLES Mr. Bass—I wish those two fool sworth who are fighting a cluver on lady Jody, wouldn't make so much noise! Their Pay Up rose the Wild old winter king and shook his beard of white. And forthwith all the bards began to fuse and fume and write. Busy "Is your son-in-law industrious?" asked an acquaintance. "Well, sorter," replied old man Sockery of Clapboard Springs. "He'll do 'most anything but work." Gently Hinting He-They say a woman never forgets a man who has killed her. He-They I believe that's true. He-I with I wish I could be sure that you would always remember me. **Not Particular, but Plenty** He-Does skating require any particular application? He-No; amrice or horse lionlment—can's as good as the other. **That Surprise** Wife-I have a surprise, for you. Husband-How long will your mother stay?-Judge. WOULD ENJOY IT MORE Friend-Well, I guess you'll frequently go round the golf course this season. Friend-No, yes. I can get round Europe in less time, and enjoy it more. Releasing the Whirwind He tried to think before he spoke. His mind becomes so busy that he can't speak or he breaks the speech made people dizzy! Who Could It Be? Josephine (reading conclusion of long letter)—Then I will come home to earth. What?—What a dirty trick! She had enclosed her message to Straw-Man. J. H. RIERAS Civil Engineer and Architect Modern Homes and Public Build- ings, Plats and Maps. Machines designed; patent draw- ings. Mail orders solicited. 2619 Tunn Ave. PhoneH, 4448 Fairchild Undertaking Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS EMBALMERS Phone Preston 1885 1015 Dowling Street (Catholic) Correr M. H. W. Charles, Rev. Carl F. Schappert, B. S. J. Order of Services Sunday Mass - 1:30 and 10 a.m. Sermon and Induction of the Housed Sacrament Week Day Mass - Every morning at 3:30. Your attendance is most cordially in vited. B. R. Peters, Optometrist 815 Prairie Avenue wear Kryptok Invisible Lenses Phone Preston 6256 Preston 4181. DR. C. M. M. NICHOLS Physician and Surgeon Office: Taborian Blg., Suite 220, 907% Prairie Ave., Houston, Tex. For Raw Sore Throat At the first sign of a raw, more turbulent rub in a little Musterleo, with a gentle tingle, loosens congestion, draws out Musterleo in a clean, white clotment made with oil of musterleo. It has all the same properties of the musterplant without the blister. Nothing Elle Musterleo for clog chickens. Keep it hard for instant use. It is juvenile in size and hospital size, $3. BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER MUSTEROLE IN MUSTARD PLASTER ROBT. S. SCOTT NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate and Rentals Rear of 803 Prairie or 413 Milam Phones: Preston 4840, 3699 and 7286 JOHN L. BLOUNT ARCHITECT Modern Homes and Public Build- ings. Prompt Attention. Given to Mail Orders. Address 2819 Tuum Phone H. 9467 "IT'S RIGHT HERE FOR YOU!" GROCERIES WOOD Wholesale and Retail CHARCOAL G. D. CRAWFORD 4201 Market St. Phone Preston 8644 My Tooth Doctor DR. W. J. 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REV. P. B. FISHERWATER, D.D. Teacher of English Bible in the Middle Bible Institute of Chicago.) (G. 1934, Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for April 13 ELJAH AND THE STRUGGLE WITH BAAL **GOLDEN TEXT** - Kings 18:17-48. **GOLDEN TEXT—No man can serve God and mamanon.** Matt 8:14. **PRIMARY TOPIC** *God Hears Eljah*. **JUNIOR TOPIC** *Eljah on Mt. Car*. **INTERMEDIATE AND NATIONAL TOPIC** *The Conflict between Jesseel and Eljah*. **YOUNG PROFILE AND ADULT TOPIC** *Eljah Warn the Victory*. 1. **Eljah's Message to Abba** (vv. 17, 18). When Jesseel became the wife of King Abba, she waged a savage war against God's prophets, killing all who opposed the true religion and set up idolatry instead. Eljah suddenly appeared, announcing the suspension of moisture from the ground, and the people for their idolatry. He sounded three striking notes in his speech. 1. (A) **As the Lord God of Israel he** — He knew that he represented the living God, therefore did not fear. 2. (B) **Before whom I should be God, he could stand before Abba.** 3. (C) **There shall not be dawn in these rimes, but according to my word.** 4. (D) **He would be a monument for devotion (Dust, 11:18, 17).** 11. A Challenge to Baal Worship (I Kings 18:37-40) I Kings 18:37-40 had delivered his message concerning the drought, he retired from the king's sight, while the penalty of the king's sins should be imposed. I Elijah Shown Himself to Ahab (v. 17, 18) I Elijah Shown Himself to Ahab (v. 17, 18) I him in his question (v. 17). His aim in this question was no question to intimidate Elijah, to awe him into submission. The deeer gives as a reason to a (2) Elijah's answer (v. 18). He denied the charge and body did become the victim of the nation was caused by the idolatry of Ahab and his family. (v. 19, 24) (1) The people assemble (vv. 19, 24) (1) The people assemble (vv. 19, 24) At the request of Elijah the king conquered the people. The ringing call to decision (vv. 21, 24) a. The question asked (vv. 21) of the people had not wholly fornaked God. They attempted to worship both God and the king. b. The silence of the people (vv. 21). This may have been because of fear of the king, or ignorance, for many were of the opinion that to be religious was impossible, irrespective of the being worshipped. c. The method of decision (vv. 22-24). Two sacrifices were to be provided to the other to God. The one who answered by fire was to the God. d. The Test Applied (vv. 25-29) of B.ai. e. The Test Applied (vv. 25-29) of Bai. e. Eljah gave the prophets of Baal the first opportunity to prove to the people as to whether Baal was a real god. f. The offering by Elijah (vv. 80-83) a. People invited near (v. 30). There are no secrets in the worship. b. The altar served (vv. 30-32). Bilah took twelve stones representing the united nation. c. After the altar (vv. 38-39). After the buckle in was in place he had four barrels of water three times emptied upon the sacrifice and so to fill the trench about the altar. d. Bilah's prayer (vv. 36, 37). This was a model prayer. e. Bilah's covenants (vv. 38). All real prayer rests upon covenant relationships. f. In his prayer the Jesus' exaltation (vv. 38). He was jealous for God's glory, but the only thing that he asked for himself was to be known as God's God. g. it was for the salvation of the people (v. 37). His heart year after Israel. He wanted them to come to the result. (vv. 38, 39). h. the result (vv. 38, 39). a. The fire of the Lord fell and confessed that the wood, stones and dust, even licking up the water in the trenches. b. The people fell on the faces and confessed that the Lord was the God. c. The Execution of Baal's Prophecy (vv. 49). The government was a slave and the army was treason against the King. 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He uses newspaper advertising because through the newspapers he covers completely the markets which he known, upon careful investigation, to be right places for his product to flourish. Advertising in The Informer Sells the Goods R. N. M. MASHAN, Vice-President GREGORY C. BRAKLE, Vice-President W. M. R. PATTON, Vice-President W. M. R. PATTON, Vice-President GREGORY C. BRAKLE, Jr., Ace, Vice-Pres. JAMES A. BAKER JAMES A. BAKER, Jr. R. K. KEEN, B.A. DEAN LUKE C. BRAMLEY NICK C. CAGGIA W. B. CHERY W. B. CHILGRAH JOHN M. BORLANCE F. A. EVENSHAD LANE'S CUT RATE GROCERY 1307 Clark Street MEAT MARKET IN CON- NECTION. Office: 419½ Milan Street Phone: Prea. 6658; Had. 2883 (if busy, Prea. 1909 or 8823.) CONDENSED STATEMENT Texas Com mational Bank OF HOUSTON, TEXAS U. S. DEPOSITARY at Close of Business March 31 the Comptroller of the Currency RESOURCES 1,445,000.00 729,000.00 60,000.00 27,000.00 1.00 Fixtures. Other Other Banks. 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Three clocks hang in a room in the Paris observatory, where the temperature practically never varies, are accurate to three ten-C-mandhits of a second a day. The Houston Informer EDITORIALS 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 postoffice at Houston, TEXAS, under the Act of March 3, 1879 C. F. RICHARDSON ..... Editor-Publisher B. B. WILLIAMS ..... City Editor J. B. WILLIAMS ..... Advertising Solicitor NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATE8: NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS: Always demand a receipt when paying your subscription to The Houston Informer and pay no subscriptions to unauthorized representatives. All day/appointed agents will have receipt books. Protect your interests, as well asura, by insisting upon a receipt and then keep it. 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Richardson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor-publisher of THE HOUSTON INFORMER and that the is to best of the knowledge and experience of the author, the management of the over, 1892, the foreword publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by law of August 4, 1921, embodied in section 453, Postal laws and Regulations. 1. That the name and address of the publisher, editor and managing editor. 2. That Richardson is Clifton F. Richardson, Houston, Texas. 3. That the owner is Clifton F. Richardson. 4. That the known bondholders, mortgages and other security holders owning 1 per cent or more total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other secured notes. (Signed) C. F. HICHARDSON, Editor-Publisher. S sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of March, 1924. (Seal) J. V. ALLEN, Notary Public. (My commission expires June 30, 1925.) FALLING DOWN ON OUR HOLDEN JOB. We passed a church one night this week and heard a leader of one of our colored Texas fraternities reciting the wealth, holdings and opportunities of the colored race in Houston—how far surpassed that of our group in any other Texas city. We did not tarry long enough to see if this fraternal chieftain upraided and excoriated his auditors for the poor showing our people are making in the face of their accumulations and opportunities; but we fancy that he did "peep down" in this vein after laying his predicate for such an argument. That the colored race in Houston is falling down on its job is evidenced by the scant consideration and attention accorded our group and sections by those in authority; for where people can not even secure decent and sanitary living conditions, there is very little hope for them! The spirit of selfishness and egotism is too rampant here for the best interests of the larger number; and this disposition on the part of so many of our-most substantial citizens is doing much to retard the progress and solidarity of our racial contingent. Most assuredly there should be some issues and matters, concerned affecting both our race and the community; that should bring about a concert of action and oneness of purpose; but it appears that such a proposition has never been submitted here yet. Possessing wonderful and powerful numerical strength (potential voting power), we get less civic (and even civil) consideration from our supposed public servants than foreign hordes and outlandish aliens. Why does this situation obtain here—unlike it does in any other Texas city? It is due solely and wholly to the lack of cohesion and the super-abundance of adhesion. The colored brother in Houston seems to be quite adept in sticking to other races rather than in sticking to each other; and no race that fails and refuses to observe the fundamentals of race construction will ever make much real and lasting progress along worthwhile and enduring lines. On Saturday, April 26, a big bond issue will be submitted to the voters of Houston for "civic improvements," among which are paving and graveling streets, City Auditorium repairs and acquisition of adjacent property for enlarging said building, and other issues. The colored citizens have always supported and voted for these bond issues or remained away from the polls on election days. (Some of our people think that when they oppose a proposition at an election, if they do not vote they are registering their objection.) Even if our full voting strength can not defeat the proposed bond issue, every qualified colored voter should go to the ballot boxes on the 26th and vote against the propositions; for no definite and trustworthy assurance has been made our people that one penny of this money will be employed to improve the living conditions among colored residents and tax payers. The colored citizens of Houston have been crucified on the cross of promises from time immemorial in such matters, and yet they continue to blindly vote for such issues, and get absolutely nothing done. We do not know of a colored tax payer in Houston who can get any consideration at the City Hall, and several members of our race pay heavy taxes here. If colored citizens petition for grading or graveling of some of their residential streets, the petitions are pigeon-holled for "keeps"; their districts do not know what drainage and electric service are provided to their residential opposing, as police and fire protection for the vast majority of the colored residents of this city. To charge that the city fathers are entirely to blame for this horrible and shameful condition, is to only state a half-truth, which is worse than "gross prevarication." While admitting that these city officials are supposed to be the servants of all the people, they seldom give ear to disorganized and unpleasant complaints, petitions and prayers; to Tom, Dick and Harry. Very few men of the white race can get any consideration from the City Hall who merely represent themselves and their personal interests; then how much more important it is that the colored community has to seek some civic redress and relief from oppressive and repressive living conditions through duly authorized representatives. When one beholds the wonderful opportunities and glorious possibilities confronting our race here through organized effort, it organizes its forces and seeks some civic redress and relief from at least pursue the course adopted by other races and people that ever amounted to anything and got anywhere in the bivouac of human endeavor. Until the colored race in Houston wakes up and begins to look after its own interests and seeks to better its own status, just so the community can hold saddle and bitten feet. "Eternal vigilance (eternally atenuate at " is the price of her " and " he who would be free, himself must strike the first blow." Those of our group who call "cold feet" are inclined to show a "yellow streak" in such matters, will do well to ponder over this aphorism: "A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins!" Sisal WHAT ABOUT "JUNETEENTH" CELEBRATION? The time for celebrating the natal day of the colored race in Texas is rapidly approaching, and, as usual, no efforts are being made nor put forward here for staging a credible celebration. Just what the board of directors of Emancipation Park have in mind to submit to the citizens of this city and county along this line, has not been divulged yet; but it strikes The Informer that something should be done at once, if we intend to make a decent and respectable showing this year. The organizers have endeavored to throw a monkey-wrench into the affair and openly went on record as opposing the celebration as planned and bled by the citizens of this community. The nineteenth of June is the one day on the calendar that belongs to all the colored people of Texas, and, coming near home, to all the members of our race in Houston and Harris County. To deny these people a voice in laying plans and making arrangements for the celebration this year, if such should be done or is contemplated, will be rather autocratic or plutocratic and will deprive the citizens of their time-honored and customary rights, warranties and peregatives. Even if the board plans to conduct the celebration this year, as one member asserted, last year, would be done in 1924, the citizens should be given some consideration; for five members of the board, without popular support and assistance, will find it quite a hazardous and difficult task to promote such an event credibly. The Informer has no ax to grind, but this paper is for the people, first, last and always; and it would like to see a nice affair this year or nothing at all. The colored people of Houston split and divide over every issue and even imaginary ones, and it is high time that we united our efforts over anything will give other people a better opinion of and higher regard for our group. A big street pageant, depicting the progress of our race since emancipation to the present period, would do much to advance the cause of our race here by creating favorable sentiment, and would serve as an inspiration and incentive to the youths of our race and would vividly and concretely portray to other races some of the people we have achieved and accomplished during the last six decades. But to wait until the middle of May or first of June to plan for such a demonstration, simply means that very little can be done along such a line, and that our celebration this year will be like those held by us here in former years, if not worse. We are not going to be alone; there comes a time when he should demonstrate this fact to the world; and the "Juneteenth" is our occasion in Houston and all Texas. The Informer suggests that the chairman of the board of directors of Emancipation Park issue a call for a mass meeting of the citizens regarding the emancipation day celebration for 1918. The time is indeed short, and, whatever is done, must be done right off the reel! What about it, gentlemen of the Emancipation Park board of directors? OPINIONS CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS Ten Greatest Negroes America Has Produced Jester Published by American Federation of Negro Students (Preston News Service) INSTALLMENT NUMBER 3. SYNOPSIS. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, F. R. S. eminent scientist, creator of the $100,000 thousand bean pecan, sweet potato, and dye from beans of the pecan tree. FREDERICK DOUGLESS, orator, abolitionist and race champion. MADAM C. J. WALKER, business creator, creator of the largest individual business enterprise. Deer Gus: I sees by de papers dat dis is de las' week dat I kin ware my ole winter hat ef I doan' wanter run de ris' uv gettin' it 'nocked off uv my he'd an' sum big 200 pounder's foot put on it, so it's up ter me ter git bizzy an' see my frins, sech es Homer Me Coy uv de Peepul's Pharmacy, Die Andrews, de big grocery man; Elmo Martin uv de Ideal Theater an' de Honerbul O. P. DeWalt at de Linktum, an' w'en i gits thru I'm is hopin' ter hav' er good supply uv spring an' summer he'd geer. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, post, diplomat, is easily the most versatile character of the race. He has served with distinction as author, poet, lawyer, editor, plaintry, translator and as secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. Scholarliness is recognized everywhere as a leading factor in the progress of the world. Like the morning star which heralds the dawn and the new day, the morning star which heralds the nation puts up new upstairs, where eventually the race and the nation puts into practice that which the scholar has dreamed. He is vitally important in human advancement. Hence it is, that the American Federation of Negro Students has been the most successful of the greatest assets to a race. The greatest assets not to be mistaken is scholars? We have a group of them in various fields. Among them are Kelly Miller, W. S. Scarborough, A. Lekry Locke, Gilbert Haven Jones, Ernest E. Just, W. E. B. DeBols, and Carer G. Cookson. These men represent the heights to which our race has climbed in the past. If EI ldon' git muthir frem dase EI ldon' git muthir frem dase by de liauence i will make 'bout de Andrewn' new cofry grindin' mar- c'r at 410 Mium, 'an' bout dat an' new at 410 Mium, 'an' bout dat an' new Newman has put in dere 415 Mium street place a'nd de cute I'cole drac'r at 410 Mium, 'an' bout dat an' new at new counter; 'an' bout de ce'se abhams a'n his clam stars dat dalm abhams a'n his clam stars dat dalm is skrewna'b. Buil-lewe me k'iink me whit'bongs for me. Dr. Gilbert Haven Jones, vice president and dean of Wilberforce University, is the recipient of the 2015 Scholastic academic isteness is attested to by the fact that Harvard University is using as reference text—his treatment on philosophy written in German, while his work on monte N. Work in the Negro Year Book, only 47 of the race, is attributed to monte N. Work in the Negro Year Book, Ph. D. s., Leloy Loeck, professor at Howard University, has achieved both of these, and is one of the few who has been a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Kelly Muller, state stateman, celebrated writer and mathematician of rare distinction, is one of the few men who stands out as a peak in both the I'm is wundrin', Gus, w'ether ger by me ernuther "sheek" hat lack bi had las' summer. Yu no, es soon as I bought mine, ever'boddy in towri tried ter git wun jis Jack mine, evgin Prezerdint Osburn at Prerry Vu got wun, an' I had er terrible time tryin ter soshiate wid de ladies on de campus up dere. Ever' time dey so'ed me cummin' dey tuck me fer de prexy an' erway dey wood hike, an' it kept me on de jump awl de seshun tryin ter git close ernuff ter em ter exoain. Dr. W. S. Scarborough, former president of Wilberforce University, is one of the most prominent figures in the field of science and color. He is author of a text in Greek used by Harvard University. Dr. Ernest K. Just is one of the leading zoologists of the land. His research interests include the study of the diversity of species by leading scientists of the world. He has made original scientific contributions to the field of science. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a professor in our ranking history; matches and thrives in the field of research. W. E. R. Doyle is a distinguished professor in our ranking school of thought. "Darkwater," a Black Polka "Atlanta University Studies," are masterpieces. His sociological research An' speakin' uv Prerry Vu, Gua, minda me dat I gotter go back up dere dia summer in orderminta ter git dat il'l matter 'bout my degree strattened out. Yu see I wuz promist by Deen Rowe an Miss Jones, who is de las' wurd on degree matters, dat I'd make de hyest mark ever made in dat institochun an' my degree uv B. S. wood 'foller me hoam in er few weeks, but it 'peers dat ate I le? de campus, sum bizzy boddy got ter noin' roun my ole room an' foun' wun uv my note books on Biology where I had dun sum uv my expert drawn' uv de dift funt sorts uv annimuls an' dey foun' er drawn' what dey sed looked so muteh lack wun uv de 'feasers uv silence dat er feakuity 'meetin' wuz called an' er charge uv pokin' fun at wun uv de 'feasers wuz ferred ergin me, an' de out cum uv de hole matter wuz I got de degree uv B. B. inte'd uv B. S., an' now dey forms me dat I'll hafter put in ernuther 6 weeks in orderminta ter git dat B. B. changed ter B. S. His forceful logic, inclusive diction, fearlessness of expression and his daring boldness in venturing from the beaten path, characterizes him as a lion in the literary and the other. The scholastic qualities and attainments make him our GREATEST scholar in which position he has been placed as a member of the mythical ten, Field of Letters. It will be observed that our best known and highest developed big men are those who have labored in the world. It is the literary man who longest and easiest remembered. It will also be recalled that those who work in other fields, no matter how great and singular their achievement, will not be equally well known. This does not enface the fact, however, that we as a race have not produced equally remarkable characters in other fields, such as the other. It is the great success of the world, except in a few isolated instances, scratched the exterior. In the arts and related subjects such as music, sculpture, painting and dramas, we have produced certainly outstanding characters. Carl Diton, Harry T. Burleigh, Metta, Vearz, Warwick Fuller, Isaac�ai Thathaw, and the other. All of the world are the richest and the mostளic and America in their several fields. But when compared with that distinguished painter, Henry Osawa Tanner, they are relatively eclipsed. Tanner's works hang in the leading salons and art museums of Europe and America. His steady climb from the position of honorable mention at an international exhibition in 1896; Walter Lippincott prize in Philadelphia in 1909; Harris prize in Chicago same year, interspersed with numerous second and third prizes of great moment during the intervening years to the Gold Medal Prize in San Francisco in 1915 marks him as premier American painter, regardless I think its er doggone mezzy shamer ter hole me sponsorbul fer de Jack dat wun er 2 uv dem fessera looks lack dem pickchures in dat Biolergy book. I didn't make 'em—I geess de good Lord is sponsorbul for dat. An jes fer dat dubble crossin' de dun hand ed me, I'm is gwineter bring my Kum mershul Klub base bawl team up dere on de 20 fust uv die munt an' whale de fillin' outen ever las' wun uv dem fessera, ole John Grigshy inkluded. I ain't gwineter let 'em run over unkle Paul caize I no dat w'en he looked inter his lookin' glass, he need I wuznt tryin' ter poke fun at him. He yusetter tell me ever mornin' dat out side uv him, I wuz de best lookin' "young" man on de hole campus, whitch yusetter make 'Fesser Bridge- man es mad es er wet hen, an po 'Fess Abernathy wood hav fifteen fits, while it sent "Buckhanner" ter de hos- pitel. During his recent return from his Parisian studio, a great Pittsburgh daily, he was joined by a group of young black shores. Truly these are six great Negroes who have produced in America. Mt. Corinth Bapt. Church. (Schwartz and Liberty). Rev. Arthur Hubbard, Pastor. ELECT WESTBROOK G. O. P. ALTERNATE ELECT WESTBROOK G. O. P. ALTERNATE Order of Services Sunday—5 a.m. *Teachers' Council*: 5 a.m. preaching; 5 a.m. p. preaching; 5 a.m. B. F. Y. M. 7:30 a.m. teacher training class; 7:30 a.m. teacher training class; 7:30 a.m. *Girls' Articulation*: 7:30 a.m. teacher training class Special to The Informer. Denver, Col.—Dr. J. H. P. West brook, prominent physician of Denver and a member of the committee of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Women, unanimously elected an alternate to the republican national convention on June 11 in Cleveland, Ohio. West brook is making the Denver branch of the strongest forces for race in Colorado. Wednesday—2:20 p.m. Bible Band 7:30 p.m. Y. W. A. and Y. M. A. Thursday—3:30 p.m. Shepherd Boys League. Well, Gun, yu git reddy 'an tell wi wid, Gun, yu git wid wi wid on San de la Merida day on my hisbest week team clean up dun burch in jump, Gun, yu revenge will be sweet in jump, 'an revenge will be sweet Friday—5:30 p.m., Starlight Band 7:30 p.m., teachers' meeting. Sunday School met on time with large attendance. The Galeda and Metoka classmates rendered an excellent program after the classes resembled for review. Rev. Harris of the Antioch Baptist Church preached Sunday night. The sermon was enjoyed by all. Massesors were present Monday evening at the W.H.M.S. and an interesting business meeting was held. Monday night a lesson on systematic giving was discussed by the pastor and ably commented upon by Sister A. H. Nowlin, our training class teacher. In the contest that closed Tuesday night Mrs. O. D. Brown was winner of the first prize, having raised the highest amount over one hundred dollars. Mrs. Johnson was winner of the second prize. The prize was fifty dollars and ten dollars. Neither of these good sisters would accept the prizes, but kindly gave it on the church indebtedness. D'f ruther se dem *sem fæsura rumur* *dur* fæsura rumur *dur* fæsura rumur literat de Dock Hollim, Deck *creeper* *Riichardson* in gænifte *creeper* *Riichardson* in gænifte *blumk* *Hollim* in bigholiday dæ *blumk* *Hollim* in bigholiday dæ Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Girl Reservers are inviting you to an Easter egg hunt at Emancipation Park for the Finder of the "Golden Egg." The Finder of the "Silver Egg," and two Finder of the "Brown Egg," are inviting all schools to participate in a blessing, 5 cents. We are hoping to be a lot of fun, but we are also价宾; gift of Girl Reservers Conference. Flower classes change dates from April 10 to April 17, hours are Monday afternoon from 10 to 5 and Tuesday morning from 10 to 12. Students will come to class. Two instructors will be present and all kinds of flowers will be displayed throughout the full lesson. The price for instruction, 15 cents. The Fourth Ward Member of the Girl Reservers Conference, Tuesday evening, April 15, at the residence on Sailor Street. House will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Girl Reservers will give a play. The Resurrection of Our Lord, 4 p.m. at the Activity Center, On Church, 4 p.m. at the Eclectic Howie Club was recognized with the Eclectic Howie Club award. Yu no, Gus, Easter is cummin' so late dis yeer dat I'm is thinkin' uv warin' my Juneteenth suit on Easter Sunday, an' havin' er big wattor millin for my dinner. Day sho' is gittin' de seesuns awl mixed up does Tate days. De furet thing I noos Chris'mus will be gettin' here on de 4th uv July, an' Thankglvin' on Labor Day. I doan' no what dis ole wuri is cummin' tar, no how. Die yung generashun is ruining ever thing. GETTING READY FOR P. V. FACULTY BATTLE ON SAN JACINTO DAY ROBINSON WITH STANDARD. The Houston Colored Commercial Club base half ball team has been praised for their Jackie O'Neal day game team, the team of business and professional will clash in their second set-to-hit for the fast and powerful P. F. faculty at the Houston Colored Commercial Club, the G. C. G. Club, May Houston plans to winless this diamond W. H. Robinson, recently of New York, joined the National Security forces at the Standard Life Insurance Company, according to an interview with the South Texas agency director. Mr. Robinson has entered upon his new duties as the National Security Director, marking of a successful insurance