Houston Informer

DEFENSE FUND NEARS GOAL HOME EDITION THE MIRROR BY C. F. RICHARDSON. PUBLICITY. We either attend in this column, last week to the fact that the grand lodge of the Colored Knights of Python is friendly to employage advertisements in race newspapers in this state; also citing attention to the fact that full page advertisements for the Python of Texans is an unhated pub of colored fraternals in the world! Dealing in cold facts and figures, liaisons with the public could have been styled, consistently, a Python edition for 5088 apa lines of text, and play, reading and editorial matter. Of course, there was no charge to attend the order and race, and it was mighty good public matter, but it was mighty good public for the order and race, and it was vaning the cause of the order in Texas, as well as our racial group and play. Talking in terms that the average layman and reader can understand and employ, it was employed in last week's Informer. Come near how hourly about 80 %12 were employed to employ the workers in the order last week, established a new ad-hoc publicity order in America. Recognizing The Company as one of the largest mediums in the state and South, the grand lodge officers selected this paper, an active native state to carry their message to the reading public, duplicating their two-page ad-unit. One of the large advertisements announces a competition for the prize in Calvans, the center being between five thousand, West San Antonio and Galveston. The drive officially got under way on the day and will close on the 12th. Here is an asterisk opportunity for Houstonians to not only help their business campaign, but to also connect themselves with the of the strongest people in the world; and it only makes our people in the world; and it only. Prof. T. H. Brawley, drive director has opened headquarters in the U. B. F. building at 409 W. Milton street in Houston and his local members are asking Houstonians to rally to their standard and to support this competitive membership drive. Their slogan is "Akay any Python or MAYBE THEY'LL TAG 'EM! Apropos of the local bus situation, as it relates to COLORED SERVANTS ONLY being (accepted and transported on the River Oaks bus line, operated by the Houston Electric Company, which in turn is owned by Stone and Webster, public utility corporation of Boston, Mass., we guess the local traction company will purchase a lot of tags and present these to the white employers and residents of this exclusive and aristocratic residential section, so that their colored servants can be tagged liked a bunch of canines. It appears that this course will be necessary, or else some colored impost or will take advantage of the situation and defraud the company out of a ride by posing as a servant—which entitles a colored person to a right to ride on this particular bus line. Under the present arrangement and system, the bus operator fires a barrel of questions at the prospective colored passenger, and if the numerous questions are answered satisfactorily to said bus operator, he then becomes quite condescending, stoops without bending and permits said colored servant to become a passenger in his "pretty little bus." (O, boy, now isn't that just wonderful and sweet of these? River Oaks bus operators!) Since this particular bus line is an express or limited one, quite a deal of time can be saved and better time can be made if all colored servants, who are entitled and qualified to ride in the River Oaks buses, are tagged and wear their credentials where they can readily be seen by the operator when said colored servants are seeking admission into these beautiful motor buses! We make this suggestion because we do not want to see any of our people take advantage of the local traction company in this respect (let us pray) and pose for servants in order to ride in these buses (horrible to relate) for this will be getting rides under false pretences (which will never do) and may evoke the growth and displeasure of the hosts of the Houston Electric Company, and cause their overworked bus operators much worry and concern! (Now, can't that be just too bad and naughty!) We have never been quite able to understand how and why the colored citizens of Houston were good and decent enough to vote for the abolition of the jitneys—in order to save the local traction company from the hands of a receiver, according to their election songs of lamentation—and thereby made it possible for this ungrateful and avaricious corporation to operate these buses; and yet, with the election over colored voters, for a moment, Jilmery abolished, and motor buses in service with the same colors. THE HOUSTON INFORMER HOUSTONIAN AWARDED TROPHY THE TROPHY Mrs. Ethel Tucker-Baird, New York City, is another of Houston's products that have been featured in the East as a beauty culturer and in the West as a fashion preparations. Mrs. Baird, who formerly operated a beauty parlor here with Mrs. Ethel Tucker-Baird, has a similar business in the metropolis of Houston. Mrs. Ethel Tucker-Baird is in the National Hairdressers Association held at Atlantic City, N. J. The association is based in New York. HOUSTON PYTHIANS 'AND CALANTHEANS PLAN BIG CAMPAIGN HOUSTON PYTHIANS 'AND CALANTHEANS PLAN BIG CAMPAIGN In the executive meeting of the chancellor commanders and worthy counselors of the Houston lodges and courts, with their entire official staff, Friday night at the Pythian temple, a senior counselor adopted to present the present Pythian-Calanthe membership drive. Enthusiasm was at fever heat in this meeting and is growing more intense day by day. The counselors commanders and worthy counselors are urging their entire membership to be at the joint meeting Monday, December 18 at 8 p.m. The counselors drive Director Brawley will announce the standing of the five counselors Monday night Drive Director Brawley will receive the standing of the five counselors be at liberty to comment on the same. Initiation program will be conducted every Wednesday and Saturday nights at the Pythian temple, and every member will receive this information first-handed and be at liberty to comment on the same. Director Brawley aks each Pythian and Calanthe in Houston to see his counselor and get a badge. able to understand in this: Why does a colored man or woman have to join the servant class in order to get any human consideration and treatment, especially on the common carriers of the city. The fact that many of our people in this city own much property in the city is the reason adopted to present the present Pythian-Calanthe membership drive. and pay heavy taxes—thence it possible for the traction to operate its buses on paved roads. It does not happen to be in the class (strictly speaking), a bus that does not happen to be in the class (though buses pass it their homes and employ at these colored buses helped them to do it). If instraturate is the base and if sowing is soClipping, the bus may never serve the officials of town Electric Company and authority that are giving them statistical, statistical, and statistical South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 hand in the picture, is the trophy that was awarded here at this national meet. The dress, colored once present, which only goes on twice, is often overcome the handcake of color and re-use. *Bird's* celebrated and nationally famous beauty and toilet preparer, *Samantha Smarter Shoppe*, 1004 Andrews street, 3rd Ward, Manhattan, *Jelvin and Annie* and *Jane* STRAIGHT TO PLAY PAUL QUINN JAN. 1 AT BEAUMONT, TEX. STRAIGHT TO PLAY PAUL QUINN JAN. 1 AT BEAUMONT, TEX. New Orleans, La. Dec. 17.—The unsteated Straight Crimson Tide, winner of the Gulf Coast championship, will meet the Paul Quinn eleven at the University of Mississippi played them for a tie, been announced. They made a wonderful record this year. In four, out of six games played, Straight's opponents were not allowed to score a single point, but each team with local teams, each accorded six points, making a total of 12 points to credit her credit. The student body of Williams affords to participate in athletics. With this restricted eligibility, Williams in college and has backed his judgment with excel-Straight. Williams, though one of the youngest coaches in the country, has developed during the past two seasons to hold their own in any aggregation. Of the present undefeated squad, "We have a strong team with claims to all-American consideration. Captain Benjamin, Al Hinds, Nick Melton, Roy Weems, and Mutt McCormick have been mentioned on all-Southern and all-Southern teams. The Infirmary Informer report of the Straight-Xavier Thanksgiving game was said that Straight had lost one year and pendent was in error as Straight has not lost a single game though Alcorn OVERTON AGENT HERE William M. Gales, traveling representative of the Overton Hygienic Association, was in the city last week, pushing a claims of his concern. This collision was the first of many manufactures perfumes, toilet preparations and druggists' supplies. RACE ALDERMEN HOUSTON EDITOR LAUNCH CHICAGO SPOKE IN ISLAND COUNCIL FIGHTS CITY LAST WEEK (BY The Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, IL—Alderman L. B. Anderson, a member of our group, is ending a fight over a memorial of a fire engine house and a memorial of a Wake Forest airplane. The boulevard is named after Wake Forest, the system. The alderman is one of three members of the Central Railroad ordinance of 1913, which make certain changes in the Illinois Central Railroad ordinance of 1913, benefit to the railroad because of improved values. The alderman has requested the railroad a site for the memorial station over the tracks in Chicago's Randolph Chicago. "The area will need fire protection," said Mr. Anderson, "and the city needs those who have given their lives in dischairing their museum." The memorial Station as proposed by the alderman embodies what might be the most important thing among those who have given their lives in dischairing their museum. Another indication of the activity of the members of our group in the city is the fire department, which is opposed by Alderman R. R. Jackson to protect the city from fire disease or unburned buildings. He claims that the ordinance proposed by Alderman R. R. Jackson is ruin; the alderman, however, contends that the health of the city is more than adequate. ANTI-LYNCH BILL BEFORE CONGRESS WITH MORE TEETH ANTI-LYNCH BILL BEFORE CONGRESS WITH MORE TEETH New York City. The following telegram from Congressman Missouri, has been received at the office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (6 FF). "Washington, D. C., December 7," James Weldon Johnson. Secretary, N. A. A. C. P., City of Chicago. "The Anti-Jacobine Bill which I introduced today and which Senator McKinley of Illinois will introduce covers all the important provisions of the previous Bill. In addition, two important modifications are made. First, in cover of the acts of mobs first, to cover the acts of mobs not only where they deprive a person of their rights, but they do him physical injury. Second, under the new Bill it will victim the members of a mob to show that its acts were intended or done as a punishment for or to prevent the use of a digital or supposed public offense. (Signed) "L. C. DYER." The new bill which has been introduced in the 89th congress, is the result of the Dyer with the cooperation of the national legal committee of the N. A. C. P. legal committee of the N. A. A. C. P. legal committee and of the board of directors, devoted much time to strengthening the position of the Moorfield Storey, president of the N. A. C. P. Marshall, member of the board of the Besides the improvements indicated in the previous chapter, numerous other detailed changes have in the phrasing of the measure strengthening and making it more PANTOMINE OF THE NATIVITY. A pantomone of "The Nativity," a spectacle of impressive beauty, will be presented Sunday evening, December 7, 8:00 o'clock. Celebrate with music and Bell by the Sunday school of the church, Mrs. M. E. B. Isaacs-Robertson is directress which guarantees in advance a treat for the children. For E. Smith, superintendent. XMAS CHEER TO KIDDIES Shoes and clothing will be given to children who are actually in need applying at American Airlines area. December 21 and 22. December 21 and 22. (Signed) J. B. GRIGSBY, President Xmas Cheer Club. CHANGE OF PRESS DAY FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK CHANGE OF PRESS DAY FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK Due to the fact that Christmas Day is December 25, The Houston Informer press and mail out papers Wednesday December 23; in order that may be delivered before Christmas Day. In view of this fact, all copy must be sent by the Christmas edition under date of Saturday, February 25, 1925, than modify the Christmas day, December 22. All advertisements and correspond- ent information will please provide the most detailed information. Galveston, Texas — The Galveston branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of which Mr. Phelps is president, has started series of meetings for increasing its membership, and the first gun battle at Westerly tavern M. E. Church, Rev. E. W. Kelley, pastor. The speaker on the occasion was C. F. Former, one of the former, and one of the first officers of the Houston branch when the organization was originally perfected in 1876. Mr. Richardson made a practical and highly helpful address, citing at length the history of the organization its achievements, objects and aims, and giving a personal history of the leading lights in this great national movement. He showed the urgent necessity of organization and stressed what or organized effort had been able to accomplish for the race and country through the N. A. A. C. P. An appreciative audience heard and applauded the Houston journalist. At the conclusion of his address, the captains reported several members. J. H. Clouser, served as master of ceremonies in a very creditable manner. After the program at the church, the editor and his wife were treated to a luncheon at Robinson's drug store. MUSIC CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR SOUTH TEXAS IN JANUARY MUSIC CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR SOUTH TEXAS IN JANUARY The program will consist of music by the most noted composers, features of the work of music clubs, club shoring, community churches and plays, special interest to music teachers, and plans for baskin bras will be discussed. The section will be for this discussion in the office at this meeting. Present offices are: Mrs. M. W. D. Skidges, 1608 Dowling, Houston, TX. Juliette, Dallas, district president; Edgar Parker, Dallas, district president; Edgar Parker, 2106 Dowling, or Mrs. M. W. Fowler, 1608 Humboldt, St. Paul. TRINITY'S SPECIAL SERMON Pastor J. H. Lovell of Trinity M. E. Church, Travis and Bella, will preach a special Christmas sermon Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Trip To Bethlehem. *Public invite* TO REPEAT COMEDY AT ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE On the occasion, inclement weather last week and the high-stopping must have been a pleasant day and Perkintan a member of the Smart Set, led at the Odd Wet- ness and Performance Ballroom, June 9, 1962 but then the weather was bad, and the next performance $50,000 LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY JAN.1. ACCORDINGTON A.A.C.P. OFFICE New York City—The $50,000 defense fund being raised by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ought to be completed by Jan. 1, 1926, according to a statement issued by Secretary James Weldon Johnson. “There is urgent need for haste,” says Mr. Johnson’s statement, “for the new Sweet trial in Detroit begins the first week in January, the segregation case is coming up before the U. S. Supreme Court, the ‘white primary’ case is scheduled. Money is needed and needed now! “The potentialities of colored Americans are overwhelming when compared with the small sum of $30,000 needed to meet the Gap Fund’s goal of $40,000 churches in the country. An after collection averaging one dollar from each church on a single Sunday would complete our entire fund with $10,000 surplus.” PENN. GOVERNOR RACE BAPTISTS APPOINTS NEGRO PUSHING DRIVE MAN MAGISTRATE TO AID AFRICA The present status of the Legal Defense Fund is as follows: Given outright by the Garland Fund ..... $5,000.00 Offered in addition ..... 15,000.00 Needed to meet offer ..... 30,000.00 Total ..... $50,000.00 Raised to date ..... $22,674.18 Still to go ..... $6,325.82 The Chicago branch of the N. A. C. P. heads the list of the week's contributions with a check for $1,000; the Richmond, Va., branch follows with $400; the National Medical Association, through Dr. E. P. Roberts, treasurer, $185, and the Red Cross Caps of the Pennsylvania station in New York contributed, $182 through a committee consisting of B. I. Gray, who gave $25 of that sum, E. P. Andrews, J. L. Taylor, W. H. Robinson, E. H. Pulley and W. C. Boyd. Other large gifts of the week: Lady Elliott Circle, No. 199, C. O. F., Chicago, $100; Greensboro, N. C. branch, $98.50; Ross, L. Watson, Coatesville, Pa., (collection) $82.05; Pueblo, Col., branch, $51; Miss Martha A. Jamison, Pittsburgh, $50; Rochester branch, (By The Associated Negro Press.) Philadelphia, Pa.—Governor Pinchot appointed Edward W. Henry as magistrate to preside over Magistrate Court No. 3, Wednesday. This is the court presided over by the late Amos M. Scott, who had the distinction of being the first colored magistrate. Mr. Henry's appointment is looked upon with favor by large numbers, and The Record (Philadelphia's second largest paper) commenting editorially upon his candidacy, referred to Mr. Henry as being eminently fitted for the position. Mr. Henry is well known throughout the state, and was for five years president of the famous Citizen's Republican Club, resigning just a few months ago. He is active in fraternal and educational circles and has a large following. DALLAS CHORAL CLUB THRILLED HOUSTON FOLKS The Alda Choral Club of Dallas, with Mrs. Portis Washington-Pittman as director and pianist, appeared at the Odd Fellows Temple last Friday night in a musical program that thrilled and electrified the large and appreciative audience that heard them. Though only six in number, what the singers lacked in numerical strength and size of their organisation, they made up in sweetness of singing and almost perfect blending of tones. Their singing disclosed the fact that they had been the recipients of some wonderful teaching and harmony were well trained artists, singing with equal sweetness and harmony both the jubilee numbers and classical compositions. As an accompanist, Mrs. Pittman rose to new heights in the Friday night program, her playing being one of the bright spots on an otherwise brilliant program. The selections, "Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet, Gabriel," with a witty and snappy arrangement, "The Indian Love Song," sext on from Lucia and the "Good Night Corrections" were among the outstanding responses and retentions by the club, responding to encorates and being compelled to render two numbers even after their farewell selection. The Dallas singers were here in the interest of the building fund of Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. H. Smith, pastor. They sang at Wesley Sunday morning and at Trinity M. E. Church, Rev. J. H. Lovell, pastor. Sunday evening. PRICE: 5 CENTS NO. 31 GOAL DEFENSE FUND DELETED BY JAN. 1, N. A. A. C. P. OFFICE defense fund being raised by the enforcement of Colored People ought according to a statement issued by it, says Mr. Johnson's state- in Detroit begins the first week is coming up before the U. S. sary case is scheduled. Money is Americans are overwhelming sum of $80,000 needed to meet the there. There are 40,000 colored collection averaging one dollar sunday would complete our entire The campaign has been under way for several weeks and according to reports from the Philadelphia, Negroes are responding to the appeal in a commendable and responsive manner to wind up activities will be made throughout the country and the state and regional directors will put forth the top. The work in Africa in work in Africa under the auspices of the National Baptist Convention had its genesis in 1838 and each year has been repaired with tools and materials for a million quarters is being waged to finance an enlarged program of faith and protect not only the spiritual side of the lives of the native, but also the social, and economic advancement. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE. The Inter-Demonstration 'Miniaterial Alliance of Houston, will sponsor a re-run of the Church, Travis and Bell, Christina and Antoch, will deliver the sermon and Mount Vernon M. E. Church churche, Christina Church, will serve an master of ceremonies. Other miniaterial will appear in program, to which the public is invited. COLORED JANITOR HONORED IN DEATH BY WHITE CHURCH William Lee, juniant at First Church in Philadelphia, died last week and his funeral was held from the white church on Sunday. He was a dedicated officiating and delivering a wonderful sutle on the life of the deceased. He was a member of the white church, which is the oldest church in Philadelphia. Nowwithstanding the fact that Mr. Moe was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a Missionary to the colony, ple were not permitted to have a solitary thing to do with the body in the wounds and finished forlorn and eloquent the deceased, and placed the casket in the hearth, the church for colocated monuments and memorials but that as the only sort of white church. An original memorial of the Bethel that is buried there is only hardly visible in the church. HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 THE HOLY TOWNS OF LAMBERTON --- --- A VALUABLE XMAS PRESENT A VALUABLE XMAS PRESENT What would be more appreciated by your wife, husband, children, mother, father, sister or brother than A GUARANTEED POLICY in the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, Grand Court of Calanthe of Texas? BIG COMPETITIVE DRIVE —now going on in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Galveston, Houston and San Antonio to determine what city can obtain the greatest number of members for the Grand Lodge and Grand Court in the KING OF FRATERNALS IN TEXAS Every loyal member of the Lodges and Courts in the above named cities is earnestly requested to contribute their quota in this intensive effort. $3.00=THREE DOLLARS=$3.00 is all it costs you to join or re-instate. Do not delay, join now and identify yourself with the most progressive and resourceful fraternal organization in our great state. ONE MILLION DOLLARS —the combined assets of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court for the protection of policy-holders. Ask any Pythian or Calanthean for blank application for membership. W. S. WILLIS, Grand Chancellor J. E. SMITH, Grand K. of R. and S. MRS. F. K. McPHERSON, Grand Worthy Counsellor MRS. P. E. DAVIS, Grand R. of D. Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias Statement of Condition October 31, 1925 LEDGER ASSETS Cash in Bank and on Hand— Cash on Hand..... $ 100.00 American Exchange National Bank, Dallas..... 78,443.11 Mercantile National Bank, Dallas..... 58,796.63 Republic National Bank, Dallas..... 40,873.95 First National Bank, Paris..... 48,625.89 Liberty National Bank, Paris..... 42.50 Citizens National Bank, Waco..... 21,565.85 $248,447.93 Loans, Bonds and Other Investments— First Mortgage Loans..... 198,896.91 United States Treasury Certificates..... 4,000.00 Pythian Sanitarium Bonds..... 20,000.00 War Savings Stamps..... 834.00 $223,730.91 Advanced to Supreme Lodge..... $ 7,000.00 Real Estate, Buildings, Etc.— Pythian Temple, Dallas..... $159,508.63 Temple Drug Store..... 2,971.75 $162,480.38 Total Ledger Assets..... $641,659.22 NON-LEDGER ASSETS Interest Accrued— On Mortgage Loans..... $6,424.11 On Bank Deposits..... 3,048.12 On Bonds..... 333.33 $9,805.56 Adjustment of Bank Account..... 911.42 Funds in Transit from Lodges..... 4,652.50 Pythian Sanitarium Certificates—Taxes Prepaid..... 20,670.00 Furniture and Fixtures..... 12,356.12 Total Non-Ledger Assets..... $ 48,395.60 Total Gross Assets..... $690,054.82 LIABILITIES Death Claims Due—Reported and Not Yet Paid..... $ 9,116.34 Balance..... $680,938.48 Total..... $690,054.82 This is to certify that the above statement is, in my opinion, a true statement of the condition of the affairs of the Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias, as reflected by the books of account and certified as at October 31, 1925. A. A. McGRATH W. S. WILLIS GRAND CHANCELLOR. J. E. SMITH W. S. WILLIE GRAND KEEPER OF RECORDS AND SEAL. GRAND CHA KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS STILL THE KING CREDIT If your credit is GOOD ANY WHERE else, it is GOOD HERE. Call to see us. Thanks! "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408MILAM GROCER P.7061 Great in assortments a nd savings. Come, look around. You'll find scores of savings in every depart- A man in a trench coat holding a newspaper. 500 ALL WOOL MEN'S O'COATS TO GO AT $1295 A special purchase of over 500 men's all wool Overcoats in new styles. Both betted and battlesh effects. In colors of tan with plaid patterns and white soles. Dark gray and soym black. All wool garments full out and well tailored. Many in the new plain back styles. In a complete range of sizes. Very special for this attractive low price $1295. HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 A. E. ALPHONE WILLIAMS, Shoe Bailer at Buckley's Shoe Store, 315 Main Street, away apropos of the approach of Christmas: "Parents, you'll find just what you need to tote and larger children—in fact, every member of the family—at Buckley's, annual headwear for Santa Claus for three generations. "It be delighted to show you childrens' soft, warm slippers, in blue or purple, for the little gift for the little tots. Also I can supply a celebrated BUCKLEKIN' or lovely high-ped red top rubber boots. You can find anything for you, but Buckley's, and I just be too glad to serve you. If you are busy getting ready for the Christmas show, the same course, proudly and leisurely a bword in Houston and Booth Street, all orders also given special treatment." Our Prices Reflect a CORNER CONGR Gift H Our Prices Reflect a Smaller Profit Policy CORNER CONGRESS and FANNIN ```markdown ``` Mercerized 3 Offering as a Christmas speci Offering as a Christmas special ... 3 pairs of highly mercuried Lake Hose for men ... show them off black, white, blue, brown, green, gold, silver, and white. Quality that guarantees satisfactory service. Three pairs in beautiful Christmas box for ... $1. 3 Pairs of Silk Hose $1.50 Interwoven Silk Hose 75c and $1 Interwoven Plain Wooden Hose 75c, $1 Rei All Wood Golf Hose $1.65 Mrs. L. J. Bonner. 2905 Tuam, is on the sck list this week. See Spray Printing Co. for printing. Phones Preston 1968, 9833 McKinna. Reasonable rates Work called for and deliver prompts Special dispensation by Texas Colored Knights of Pythiss in five Texas cities from December 7 to January 7—only $3 to join. Ask any Pythish! Rev. James Pendleton, pastor Church of God Church, has presented his wife with an adding machine and typewriter, same being a Christmas present. AGENTS—Sell our line of quick selling products and clean up. Write for big free offer today. Be quick. Dr. Link Medicine Company, 2646 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas. Mesdames S. A. Dinkins, and D. A. Crawford, 2013 St. Charles, were called to Brasoria, Sunday, to attend the funeral of their uncle who was killed by an auto in Galveston. FOR SALE—A 25-acre farm on the Humble road, 12 miles from town, just a few minutes' drive; good house and barn; a real bargain. For further information see Joe Lewis, phone Praxton 5451; office 714 Prairie Avenue. Five cities—Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston and San Antonio—will conduct a 30-day Pythish membership fire beginning December 7 and ending January 7. Join today—don't delay! Prot. James D. Ryan, principal Houston Colored High School, supreme worthy recorder of the Ancient Order of Pilgrim and exalted ruler of local lodge of colored Elks, was on the sick list this week. N. C. Rails of Kildare and L. D. McNair of Jefferson, who attended the National guard brigade here this week, were pleasant callers at The Inforn office here while here; Mr. Rails and the editor bring former schoolmates. FOR SALE OR RENT. FOR SALE-242Entire business, will sell or rent, Goddard, Filling station at 312 West Dallas. See George S. Witt with assets and resources in excess of $690,000, the Colored Pythons of Texas, with leadership and leader are making liberal indemnity to those deserving the kind of protection this wonderful order offers every abolished man in the state. Iossey! Profit Smaller EBS AND FANNIN Lise Hose $1 In Christmas box THE CHRISTMAS TREE This beautiful valent combination Bed- room Suite, dull finish. Consists of a Vanity, Chifforette and Aerial Bed. A real buy— These all have three sections and mitred ends and these all have three sections and mitred ends. The chrono, stte. They certainly are bargains. Rep- rinted from the original. Prof. and Mrs. C. H. Wailer, Prairie wedge, motor coach Houston Monday and huge Indian load. He's Happ with huge Indian load. He's Happ with wet fat under the heavy load. wet fat under the heavy load. When you wish to sell, buy, build or repair, the man who has had two children will be delighted to serve you. Houston, 40% MILAM St. Houston, 10% Pleasant Street Phone Presson 2625 t f COLONEL SIMMONS INJURED. The many Houston and Texas friends of Colonel R. T. H. Simmon, oil magnate of Mexia, will be paired to learn that he recently sustained an accident and is unable to walk at present. He writes, however, that he was a brilliant social event. BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT. What was pronounced as the most brilliant addition last year, was the dance staged in the American Multifunctional last Friday Club. The social were out in full force, the ladies adored in the dress, the men dressed and the men wearing the regulation full dress suit. Beginning at 9 p. m., the dance held until 2 a. m. Saturday. CALVERT SWAMPED BY HOUSTON HIGH SQUAD; BRYAN HERE DEC. 25 At West End Park last Saturday, Houston College High School football squad completely submitted the elevator to the school's Calvert, by a score of 72.7. Coach Lockett called in the first player called out his first string men and the team was ready to enter an opportunity to make one touch down after what game was won. From then, the final plot shot which ended the game Calvert was a knockout. The team played Bryan High on Christmas Day and forward to a different variety of game. Y. M. C. A. DOINGS The religious service committee, P. C. Colvin, chairman, announces that the Colored Y. M. C. A. will initiate the religious services for the new year with a week devoted to Bible study and prayer. The male Bible classes of several Houston churches are asked to perform specific parts during this week, January 4-10. Watch for further announcements. The S. P. All-Stars and Colored Y. M. C. A. will play a football game at West End Park, Saturday, December 19, 3:00 p. m. Enrollment blanks are ready for the making of formal applications for members of the "Y" night school. Teachers and a place of meeting have already been provided. Men are wanted. This opportunity ought to be especially interesting to that group of colored men who work in the various industries about the city, and whose promotion depends upon the acquirement of some special workable knowledge of mechanics, mechanical drawing or even upon some advancement in the common branches. The courses will be so arranged to accommodate all these classes. Make the "Y" your center. ADMISSION: ADULTS, 60c STUDENTS, 40c AN EXHILARATING EFFECT. A bette of Herbine on the shelf at homes in like having a doctor in the houses all the time. It gives instant relief from the pain out of order or the bowls fail to act. One or two bowls in all that is in need of treatment and restores fine feeling of exudation and buoyancy of spirit which belongs only to porter. Sold by Climat Pharmacy, 2008 Dowling. CHRISTMAS! ED TO PAY This is a popular style Smoking Stand, priced in reach of everyone. 95c SUITE $169.50 A wonderful lot of Coats selected from higher priced groups and reduced for one day only— $16 Lovely Colors —REDS —BROWNS —GRAYS —TANS —BLUES —BLACK Flares, straightlines, wrappy models, fur collars $16 Choose From: —SUEDES —BOLIVIA —VELOURS —VELVABLOOM —PILE FABRICS —BUXSKIN Lovely Colors —REDW Regular —BROWNS Sizes —GRAYS Small —TAME Sizes —BLUES Extra —BLACK Sizes SECOND FLOOR models, fur collars, fur tabs, fur cuffs. where Negroes are not permitted to vote. Ever hear him complain about this violation of law. Negroes are disfranchised in all the South. Although a constitutional amendment was adopted giving them the right to vote. Ever hear any democratic compaign of this wholesome violation of law? All the swimmers in Houston are not domiciled in skyscrapers on Main Street but in the retail oil stock. Some are raking in the "lite," perhaps by the thou-ness of the oil sharks, and ignorant, and ignorant, and are equally as guilty as the oil sharks. The present congress has a republican base, and one with an ounce of brain expects to see the Dyer bill becomes a law. It will be a law that gives the oil sharks given it, as but usual it will die the usual death. A Bill by a Mood has been introduced in congress to great a mouthful of salamanders of the country. A far better bill would be the loyalty and devotion of the race to their country would be the message of the --- EMEND LITIES TO SAVE IF YOU BUY FOR CHRISTMAS LISTS c 49c WILL BUY TREM ARE THE POSSIBILITIES TO SAY 39c 4 WILL BUY TREMENDOUS Football, Baseball, Circus Wagons, Trainin Tables, Double Garage with two Automobiles Seating Machines, Windmills, Automobiles PRICED AT E3 COUP PRICED AT EXT LOW PRICE INFORMOGRAMS As the Christmas season approaches one's mind turns to those he loves and wishes to make happy; in these days of high finance it requires far more than a mere love of the loved ones, that it formerly did in the days when many of us were young. We can be made happy by receiving little tokens which cost a more trifle, nor can we be made cheerful with gifts which do not cost a fabulous price. Consequently, Christmas has become, but a season of good luck, and subsequent struggles on the part of the gift to overcome the thought and subsequent struggle in trying to dispense happiness. The following is taken from E. W. Howe's Monthly, and is reproduced here because of the stand William W. Howe, a friend of the author, and his preachments about his belief in the Bible from "kiver to kiver": "The late William J. Howe, a friend of the author, was in Florida. Solo Serve WILSON YOURSELF 206-8-10-12 Travis St. WILL BUY Iridescent Glass Flower Baskets Crystal Glass Candlesticks Beautiful Enamelled Japanese Teapots Crystal clear Flower Bulb Bowls with band Crystal Clear Fruit Dishes Crystal Green Glass Compacts Ladies' Pure Silk and Sport Rib Mercerized Hose Beautiful Gift Boxes of 3 Dainty Handkerchiefs for Ladies, white and purple Oil Cloth Table Squares in pleasing designs Your choice of 500 cdc Nadina Children's Fancy Wool Knitted Boys' Ribbed Union Suits—good quality Boys' Ribbed Glove is the latest cheek and solid blue Beautiful "girl, bat" Bow Ties for beautiful insert—all the new colorings Solo Serve MATRON MOVEMENT Men's Blue Work Shirts Boys' Blue Work Shirts Men's Neckline - Silk Fur in- bask in hand fancy box, worth 76 Fancy Pearl Pearls with attrac- tive brooch insert Men's Snap-on Cuff Buttons in- satin used gift box Fancy Novelty Pin Cushions with Bigue Figure An attractive assortment of Bar Pins in Fine Boxes Caron's Houbigain's and Coty's imprived French Perfumes "Floridorde" Bob Combs set with beautiful Rhinestones Beautiful Gold Plated Combination Large assortment of attractive Novelty Handbags for Girl Men's Wide Web Gift Curtains in Gift Box Very elaborate pair of Ladies' Or Value HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 COOLIDGE'S USUAL NEGRO CLAUSE CONSIDERED POLITICAL SOP BY UNTRAMMELED COLORED CITIZENS (By the Associated Negro Press Staff Correspondence.) Washington, D. C. There is wide comment on that portion of the message of President Coolidge to congress, devoted to the Negro. This expression is regarded generally as the frankest and boldest deliverance of a modern president on the subject. The comments are not without mixed opinions and emotions, and even the president himself has said that in some respects, his utterances are tempered with a measure of condescension to the "established customs which have long had the sanction of enlightened society." On the other hand, there is that actual minority group, only one in ten of the great population of the nation, with the wealth neither of permanent or organizational on the Negro side. "There are times when we have to take low, and we have to compilate that which others are able to force." The force is one of the two extremes, or develop for him. Consideration Up to Congress, a matter of public interest, there is no question that further initiative is actually up to the concession and the attention of the three phases of political justice which to do with the future welfare of the Negro with the white and black people, in and out of public life, have reached the conclusion that the future status of the American Nation to the millions of our group who sacrificed while the soldiers fought. G. O. Sander, Jr., a member of the NAACP, and editor of the College Annals. SloServ WALK FOR YOUR SERVICE Houston's Bargain Center DOUS FROM THESE SPECIAL 98c WILL BUY Men's Blue Bib Overalls Men's Heavy Weight Blue Jumpers Men's Dandy Percale Dress Shirts, new styles Boys' Long Khaki Pants—Scott's Level Best Boys' Wool Mixed Sweaters in Tiny colors Men's Domest Flannel Shirts, serviceable and warm Ladies' large Air-Wool Coat, Fringed in solid colors, beautiful stripes and plains Ladies' Hound Dresses, developed in Fannette and Satine, trimmed with Hickory Ivory Metal Basket, bonbon Dishue and Ash Tray mounted in fancy metal basket Woven Metal Basket, useful for sewing necessaries, or candy Ladies' Badded Bags with very at- tracting frames, smart contrasting color Dairy Electric Library Lamp, very colorful Children's Coat Sweaters, fancy pockets Men's High Grade Silk In- ternational Lovely gift box Airplanes that Fly, Pool Tray Range with Dishes, gro is a subject that cannot be longer understood. The American Negro is the issue, and he must present the issue before the American public. He must put his hand on the finger of the American without fear or favor; without the thought of who is going to be embarked on a journey that is no greater embarkment than that of a new passenger, with little millionaire in front from those who receive the benign members and members of congress, who are expecting to return to their renters, whoidetoken, not in the face, and who contended "That is neither here nor there." The politician is northern democrats in great centers of Negro population are putting the republicans on the defensive, a greater bolster in their willingness to vote for the president of Texas or Senator Walb of Manchacum; Senator Bruce of Maryland; Senator Hyland and Governor Smith of New York with Mayorside; in the center of the Democratic cacao. Pew republicans can compare with them in friendly political considerations. "Will republicans continue to pass back" is asked. Find out it in the book "Four Points": Differenceship, Government Separation, Ministry to Hate the People, and is urged. "That gives us a working barometer," remarked one in the know of political polls. It is spending much time in our city soliciting advertisement for this public institution are taking space with him, while a few are holding back because they are taking part. As we see it, the cause of education, and the encouragement of students is the primary beneficiary benefits that every lover of education for our race should help President Obama did not fall throw a bit of soot to our group in his annual message when he said: "Nearly one-tenth of our population consists of the Negro race. The program of education in the last 30 years is almost beyond belief. Our society needs to be more sympathetic. But they do still need sympathy, kindness and helpfulness. We believe that the requirements of the government and society to deal out to them evenhanden- "They should be protected from all violence and supported in the peaceful enjoyment of the fruits of their labor. Those who do violence to them should be punished for their crimes. No other course of action is worthy of any lawful work." "Our country has many elements in its population, many different modes of thinking and living, all of which are striving in their own way to be loyal to the high ideals worthy of the growth of American citizenship." "It is fundamental of our institution," he said. He suggests to all our inhabitants the right to live their own lives under the protection of the public law. This does not include any license to injure others materially, physically, morally, to incite revolution, or to violate the established customs which have long had the sanction of enlightened society. "We have the power to fight to liberty and equality before the law without distinction of race or creed. This condition can not be granted to others, or enjoyed by ourselves, except by the application of the principle of broadest tolerance. Bigotry is only another name for slavery. It reduces to serfdom to only those and those who do so directed, but also those who do not apply it. "An enlarged freedom can only be secured by the application of the golden rule. Other utterance ever presented such a practical rule of life." "Ole Mizzislip" is getting all "hot" up over her batting average in the "Lynching League" and sheriffs, deputies and all enforcement officers are being urged to use armed force in suppressing lynching, and mob violence in a pamplet entitled "Mississippi and the Mob," which has been brought out by state officials, officers and leading members of the State Bar Association and other prominent citizens. An important section of the pamphlet is given to suggestion for the prevention of lynching. Sheriffs are urged to announce in advance that they expect to do their duty in every case, even at the risk of their own lives; to employ as deputies only those persons who are to go to the same length in upholding the law; to ascertain the names of men who are proposed to mob violence and to wear those in an special�ில் at the PETER S. This is the man that operated the jewelry business on San Pelle street for twenty-odd years. Mr. Taylor is a graduate of the Bradley Polytechnic institute for watchmakers, jewelers, engravers and opticians. This school is located in the world. He is also a post-graduate of the Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and Otology, Chicago, Ill. This school teaches you all about fitting glasses. Nearly every in Houston is acquainted with the work that Mr. Taylor is carrying a nice line of up-to-date jewelry; also spectacles. He is in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Prairie. QUESTIONS—ANSWERS IN NEGRO HISTORY BY GEORGE WELLS PARKER Author, "The Children of the Sun" Questions pertaining to Negro history and not too long, will be answered by space will not permit the subject to be limited in answer, except to proper limitation allowed. Address all communications to George W. Wells, Jr., 1200 Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Copyright, 1951, by associated Negro Press. Did the black races found the science of anticommunism? L. G. K. L. As far as we know, the Chaldeans and Egyptians were the first people to study the anticommunism. Even today about forty of the constellations still bear the names of African heroes and heroes of God, learns the Pliders, Herodes, Vivius, Cisle and many more, were what is a Northern T. A. L. M. Milkwain, W. Nordic is a name adopted by the Klan to apply to pure white faith. The Klan is also called the term "Aryan," adopted about 100 years ago, to its reality as a desperate effort on the part of the Klan to preserve the faith, and to the vast amount of evidence coming to the front that supports the fact of the former superiority of the dark NOT SO BAD! Out of a misha of segregation and a plethora of racial prejudice there is even the most pessimistic of human kind must recognize. A jury of his must who aht into an act of mobs of white women in a fine residential section. Dr. Sweet is a black man, and a white man Sweet has been admitted to ball. Here is a case where race prejudice could not pollute the minds of twelve while this is going on a New York court. While this is going on a New York court, in whose view flows the blood of Hannibal, the Dumma, Alexander Hamilton and Geographe, had desecrated of the Hurgumus, to her racial Identity. One of the juveniles part in their findings. Here is faith: From these two concrete instances the faller hopes. After all America is not the worst place under the sun and the white must not be the most the unjust as cruel. RACE HORSE MEN HERE IN NUMBERS FOR WINTER MEET New Orleans, La. Dec. 17—The Jefferson Park race meet has brought together the top skiers and followers of the "king of skies." Will Perkins is here with a string of some of the best skiers in the country and "Shratch" and "Little Visitor." The Perkins' stabie has already prepared for the other owners are, "Red Hat" Lee Bard, Prunet Iman, Chas. (Harper of New York) and Jack Lackey, Monet Owen. Overton, L. Bellouss, W. M. Burford and A. Thomas, prominent clockers, arrived for the opening of the race meet. There are skiers here. Such bobs as Leo Cohn, who for several years rode for Mr. Burford, shell "marsh," the stinging rocker. A Baby in Your Home 20 STYLES WOMEN'S NOVELTY SHOES Formerly sold at $8.50 to $12 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY $485 K-OVER SHOE STORE 618 MAIN STREET Money on Xmas Gifts At- Lodon's Loan Of Rings, Wrist Watches, Men's Silverware and Ivory Goods ON AVE. Opposite Deposit Will Retain any Article in EVERYTHING GUARANTEED GOOD PLAY WALK-OVER SHOE STORE 618 MAIN STREET Diamond Rings, Wrist Watches, Men's Watches, Silverware and Ivory Goods 808 PRESTON AVE. Opposite City Mark A Small Deposit Will Retail EVERYTHING A GOOD TO BU CHRISTM We have many specials in TERY, PLAIN, CUT and WEAR-EVER ALUMINUM BIRD CAGE STANDS, OIL STOEVES, COLEMAN LAMP RAYO STAND and HANGI ING BOWLS, WOOD CHOP OF TURKEY ROASTERS, T ING SETS, WALLACE BRO OLD RI TEXAS LAMB 809-811 PR Establish A Small Deposit Will Retain any Article in the House EVERYTHING_GUARANTEED TO BUY THAT CHRISTMAS GIRL Many specials in DINNER, WARD BIN, CUT and COLORED GLAS ER ALUMINUM WARE, BIRD O STANDS, OIL HEATERS and OIL OLEMAN LAMPS, LANTERNs and BIND and HANGING LAMPS, YE WOOD CROPPING BOWLS. Y ROASTERS, TURKEY PLATTE WALLACE BROTHERS SILVER OLD RELIABLE LAMP & OIL 809-811 PRAIRIE AVE. Established 1879 We have many specials in DINNER,WARE, ART POTTERY, PLAIN, CUT and COLORED GLASS WARE, WEAR-EVER ALUMINUM WARE, BIRD CAGES and BIRD CAGE STANDS, OIL HEATERS and OIL COOKING STOVES, COLEMAN LAMPS, LANTERNS and STOVES, RAYO STAND and HANGING LAMPS, YELLOW MIXING BOWLS, WOOD CHOPPING BOWLS. ALL KINDS OF TURKEY ROASTERS, TURKEY PLATTERS, CARVING SETS, WALLACE BROTHERS SILVER WARE. TEXAS LAMP & OIL CO. The House of Household Utilities who at one time rode for such robber as H. C. Birdwell, P. J. Pones, Sam Lewis and the Sigram stalk; Delahuny, who had been the best, after having several danger- ous falls, is taking on new life. Pandilar figure at the tractor axe; Trev'i Willy, the tractor tractor 'twi' Willy, valet for the jockey's room; Bany Moore, known as Long Boy; Mary Moore, known as Long Boy; assistant to the jockey club secretary; Duke Lewis, who supervises the color Prairie Vie irie View Addit HIGH-CLASS COLORED ADDIT to new $1,000,000 Cotton Mill ```markdown ``` A HIGH-CLASS COLORED ADDITION Close to new $1,000,000 Cotton Mill on the Air Line road, about $3½ miles from town; 15 minutes' ride. A selection of one of these choice lots as a Christmas remembrance, will be appreciated from the donor by mother, wife or children. Full size lots, reasonably priced. You can buy a lot $5x116 feet for $300, with $5 cash and $5 per month. for the jackets; Jesse (Longhask) Counselly; Brown and Griffin, from Chicago; Killings Winn, (More Browne) and Killings Winn, (More Browne) other fellows who are familiar characters at every track in the country. **BUYS PROPERTY.** Dr. Chas. Bowers, M. D. has proved the property at the corner of Louisiana and Saratoga streets and planning to build soon. Prof. I. M. and Prof. J. MARIE LOUIS Dandruff, falling hair, itching scalp and baldness are enemies to scalp health and the growth of long, lustrous hair. Scientists admit it causes "disease" and cure them the germ must surely be destroyed. There's no longer reason for having poor, unhealthy hair. It has been proven that MADAM C. J. WALK-ER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS are directly opposed to harmful hair. Don't Experiment USE MADAM C. J. WALK-ER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS "WORLD BENIGN" These and Mine. C. J. Walker's Skin Preparations for sale by Agents, Drug Store and by mail The Madam C. J. Walker Mfg. Co. Indianapolis - Indiana THE SMARTER 1006 ANDREWS B DRESSMAKING, TAILORING, SCALP TREATA We also carry a full line of Eth rations MISS V. A. IRVING and MRS. PHONE CAPTOR THE SMARTER SHOPPE 1008 ANDREWS STREET MAKING, TAILORING, HAIR DRESSING and SCALP TREATMENTS carry a full line of Ethel Baird's Beauty Prepa- rations A. A. IRVING and MRS. ANNIE SIMS, Props. PHONE CAPITOL 3504 THE SMARTER SHOPPE DRESSMAKING, TAILORING, HAIR DRESSING and SCALP TREATMENTs We also carry a full line of Ethel Baird's Beauty Preparations MISS V. A. IRVING and MRS. ANNIE SIMS, Props. PHONE CAPITOL 3504 Valet AutoStrop Razor "Sharpen itself" For Sale at All Stores Selling Razors and Blades DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, AT 409 1:3 MI All Classes of Dental W Bridge Work a HOURS 9 TO 12 Sundays by App Phones Office Preston 1469 HARMON'S DRY C Can satisfy all your wants in the D Hair Goods and Notions ALWAYS on hotel. J. H. HARMON L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon AT 409 1:3 MILAM Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Joe Preston 1469 Residence Capitol 88 MON'S DRY GOODS STORE Treatify all your wants in the Dry Goods line. A full line of and Notions ALWAYS on hand. Your patronage so J. H. HARMON, Prop. DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon AT 409 1-3 MILAM All Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Phones Office Preston 1459 Residence Capitol 89 HARMON'S DRY GOODS STORE Can satisfy all your wants in the Dry Goods line. A full line of hair and Notions ALWAYS in hand. Your patroness requires DO YOU APPRECIATE QUALITY, SERVICE PRICES If you do, visit us; for this is THE LIGHTNING SHOE 419 MILAM ST. LITY, SERVICE AND MODERN PRICES? do, visit us; for this is truly our slogan. LIGHTNING SHOE REPAIR SHOP DEST. PHONE PRESTON 5373 QUALITY, SERVICE AND MODERN PRICES? If you do, visit us; for this is truly our slogan. WANTED—1000 AGENTS To sell the Magnolia and Tetlow cum Powders, Perfumes, Hair Tres MAGNOLIA PERK 801 West 9th Ave., Phone T. J. J. HARD REAL ESTATE AND REM Avenue B the Magnolia and Tetow's Blue Moon line of Tailors, Perfumes, Hair Treatments, Soaps, etc. MAGNOLIA PERFUME CO. 9th Ave., Phone T. 4867, Houston, Texas J. J. HARDEWAY REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL, LOANE HOMES PARKS & TRAINING To sell the Magnolia and Tetow's Blue Moon line of Tacum Powders, perfumes, Hair Treatments, Soaps, etc. 801 West 9th Ave., Phone T. 4867, Houston, Texas 423 SAN FELIPE ST. germ life, that they attack only diseased tissues, tend to cause infections, dandruff and itch, allay falling hair, enrich the scalp, stimulate growth and make for long lustrous hair. BAYER'S AIR THE PARKING LOT 50¢ Everywhere PHONE PRESTON 2921 HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 Herbert's Drug Store PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY Toasted Sandwiches 807 PRAIRIE AVENUE Phones: Pres. 4752-8866 HOUSTON, TEXAS No Funeral Too Small or Too Large For Me. HOMER E. McCOY UNDERTAKER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phones: Hadley 95 Hadley 1781-W 2002 DOWLING ST. Corner Pierce For Aches and Sprains— Just try this famous remedy and get comfort and relief An ache or a sprain of any kind should not be neglected. The first thing to do is to apply a warm compress quickly as possible. For this purpose you will find that Johnson's Red Cross Kid Cream helps to give support to the muscles, comfort and relief that you need. It helps to give support to the muscles, comfort and relief that you need. At the same time the medicines in these plasters are especially good for backache, lumbago, sore and stiff muscles. These plasters are especially good for backache, lumbago, sore and stiff muscles any part of the body. Thousands of Just ask your drugstretcher for the famous plaster with the Red Cress made by Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick. GREEN CLEANERS AND DYERS Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Alterations Work Called for and Delivered We Mend Your Clothes Ladies Work a Specialty POSITIVELY NO GASOLINE ODOR Phone Preston 9991 1321 Ruthven St. F. F. STONE, M.D. MEDICINE AND BURGERY Office: 400-407 Odd Fellows Temple (11 busy, Prec. 1020, or S828) (11 busy, Prec. 1020, or S828) SHAVE WITHOUT A RAZOR. Magic Shaving Powder will give you a shave. When you use using a razor. It will also remove razer bumps and pimples from your face. Get it from your durgget or department store, or send us $86 in stamps for your use. Can you post a picture of your shaving POWDER CO., Saranah, GA. IF I SEND YOU A SUIT made in the latest style from the finest goods, you will keep it, it and show it to your friends as a sample of your product. We guarantee regular $60.00 values. Could you use $3.00 an hour for a little spare time? If so, write me at my wonderful new proposal. JAMES A. REID NOTARY PUBLIC Letters, contract, wills, deeds, etc. correctly written. I look out for your interests. Phone Preston 8799 601% Preston Ave. Houston, Tex. Office Phone 5501 Ree. Phone Hullie 6228 Office Hour: B to 10 A.M. 1 to P P.M. George W. Antine, M. D. Physician and Ekgon Washington 1000 North Avenue Office 591, Old Washington Temple ANNOUNCEMENT BOOK EXCHANGE, PIPE & ART BOOK, now located at 415 Pamstall St. NY, NY 10022, an agent for the following publications, Duncan's Masonic Ritual, cloth, $25.99; Richardson's Masonic Monitor, paper, $29.99; Marconi (Masonic), large size, paper, $29.99. Mystic Shrine, paper, $1.00; cloth, $1.00 The Master Mason, cloth, $2.50. Colored Masonry, A History, cloth, $2.50. Colored Masonry, book, be read by all Mason, cloth, $2.50. 6th and 7 Books of Mason, paper, $2.50 Albertus Mason, Egyptian Secrets, paper, $1.00; cloth, $2.00. Master Key, a $3.00 book for, cloth Pow Wows, or LONG LOST FRIEND, paper, $1.00. Silk Ties, or MARRIAGE and Marriage Guide, paper, $1.00. The Cahab, cloth, $1.00. Secret Book of Black Ties, paper, $1.00. Man and Woman Exposed, cloth, $1.00. Secret Book of Black Ties, paper, $1.00. Man and Woman Exposed, cloth, $1.00. 10.90. Man and Woman Interpreted, or What's in a Dream? 743 pages, cloth, $1.00. Gold Under Lucky Star, cloth, $1.00. Sclerology, cloth, $1.00. Oddfellowship, illustrated, cloth, $2.00. Illustrated, paid if money is sent with order. PARCHMENT PAPER. 7,000 Religious BOOKS. Many others. Policy Players' Dream & Fortune Telling books. Most complete line of Bibles in the city. Our prices are the lowest. Ticket and Mechanical Books, PICTURES and FRAMING. Special attention given to proper framing of book Furniture Certificates, Charters and all kinds of Pictures and Photographs. Last but not least, we have the large set display of pipes and smokers' articles in the city. Peart Wear, Pipe and Foundation Peers receive the special attention of our expert. Book Exchange, Pipe & Art Shop. 419 HOUston ST., HOUSTON, TEX Make your friends happy with your own words on Your Christmas AND New Year Greetings AND LEFT quote you prices for doing same. In fact, why not let them be your rentals? Mokkeym Ave. at Bampston St. Phone Press 933-1998-199 DR. WALDO J. HOWARD DENTIST Sultez 201-202-203 Odd Pellows Temple Louisiana St. at Prairie Ave. X-RAY EXAMINATIONS HOUSTON, TEXAS Hours: 8 am-1 pm; 3-4 pm; 7-4 pm Office Phone, Praza. 524 415 Odd Pellows Temple Dr. Chas. W. P. Wemberton MEDICINE: MICHAEL SURGERY Residence: 1002 Frederick St. Phone Capitol 2966 TRY OUR CELEBRATED FOUNTAIN SPECIALS SANDWICHES And SALADS PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPE- CIALTY PEOPLES PHARMACY G. R. M. NEWMAN, Prop. 415 MILAM STREET Same Phone: Pres. 1909 FEMALE TROUBLES Write for FREE BOOK New Treatment Proves Successful If you suffer with FEMALE TROUBLES, such as Ovarius Palpits, Palms in the lower part of your Stomach, Bearing-down Palms, Headache, Backache, Within, Painful or Irregular Periodics. If you have that tired, wear-out, servons and run-down feeling no reason to wear. If you have tried all kinds of insidiosics and doctors, and even though you have been told that an operation was necessary TOU MAY BE MADE WELL AND STRONG AGAIN. Just send your sape and address to THE PELVO, MED. CO., DEPT. J. MEMPHIS, VENN, and they will send you a free booklet describing a wonderful new treatment that is bringing health and happiness to us many women. "Why not you?" something you'll enjoy different types of patient advice. What is they? from on 6. carr 454 mail to Dept. 206, A. M. Ward, 100 West Athena St, Chicago Mine ROSE C. WILEY WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE --- Christmas Cards Prepare now to remember your friends with an appropriate token of re- membrance. We have a beautiful line to select from at reasonable prices. Webster Printing Company "WHERE ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH" Phone Preston 7560 220 West Dallas Ave. --- BEAUTIFUL HAIR and A LOVELY COMPLEXION All the latest equipment for hair and beauty work. Six weeks trial treatment with all necessary ingredients. Teeth and hair preparations for sale. The system taught in the school or by mail. Write today for any information. Chris Prepare now to re-membrance. We have a beautiful Webshop "WHERE Phone Preston 7560 A. B. FEDFORD, Jeweler, watch maker and optician, successor to B. P. Taylor and Co., diamonds and jewelry, ove glasses accurately fitted. 219 W. Dalton, Houston, Texas. Phones Prec ton 7683. Fall Gown beautifiity designed. Everything in Ladies' Ready-to-Wear. MRS. C. J. McGinnis, Prop. 219 Tabor Blind. Bldg. 80% (Prairie) Phone: 718-262-3500, Residence, Tay, 4009-W. DR RUPERT O. ROETT PHYSICIAN AND BURBURON 402 Odd Fellows Temple Phone: Office P. 2217, Res. P. 6919 Residence: 410 Robin B. The Reagan Using Mon., M. A. Friendship, Hale and Fear Preparations. SPECIAL OFFER! A 1000 WORD ADVERTISING ACTION OF DENVER HALF A MILE OF DENVER HALF A MILE OF DENVER TREASURES, BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR THE REAGAN UPGRADE LIFTING STORE LIMITED STOCK Special arrangements for out-of-town applicants to come to our school and take our course will be made by the manager on receipt of application. As a special inducement to those who wish to begin the use of the Rose C. Wiley. Williams Hair Grower, we will Christmas Car to remember your friends with an appro- bate beautiful line to select from at reasonable Her Printing Co. THERE ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH 560 220 Dr. C. A. George, D. D. E. Hours: 8 a.m. to DR. C. A. DENTIST For High Class De- Work Done by Ap- Suite 201-4 Lincoln Theatre Bldg. Phone Preston 5128 OFFICE PHONE PRES. 4430 Elvidge J Texas Cards friends with an appropriate token of receipt from at reasonable prices. Dining Company THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH" 220 West Dallas A George, D. D. E. Hours: 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. R. C. A. GEORG DENTIST For High Class Dental Service Work Done by Appointment. Lincoln Theatre Bldg. Preston 6128 711 Pr Preston 6128 HOME PRES. 4430 REB. PR Elvidge Jackson Dr. G. A. George, D. D. E. Ree. Phone Mad. 8586 Foe High Class Dental Service Work Done by Appointment. Suite 201-4 Lincoln Theatre Bldg. Phone Preston 6128 751 Prairie Avenue HOUSTON, TEXA* OFFICE PHONE PREB. 4430 REB. PRESTON 6827 Elvidge Jackson UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER CALLS ANSWERED PROMPTLY DAY AND NIGHT WE HAVE ALL AUTOMOBILE EQUIPMENT WITH AMBULANCE SERVICE 800 SAN FELIPE STREET HOUSTON LS ANSWERED PROMPTLY DAY AND NINE HAVE ALL AUTOMOBILE EQUIPMENT WITH AMBULANCE SERVICE LIPE STREET HOUST CALL8 ANWERED PROMPTLY DAY AND NIGHT WE HAVE ALL AUTOMOBILE EQUIPMENT WITH AMBULANCE SERVICE 800 SAN FELIPE STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS Phone: Office Preston 2926, Ren. Preston 7189 Office Hours: 10 to 12 a.m. 8 to 5, 6 to 9 p.m. DR. W. M. DRAKE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women, Blood and Ovarian DR. D. FARRIS BARCLAY DENTIST U. B. F. Bldg., Room 12 All Classes of Dental Work Nearly Done. Room 409 Odd Fellows Temple HAIR and A LOVELY C ARE WOMAN'S MOST BEAUTIFUL CHARMS she is constantly beautifying and enhancing them by the use of the proven better, system. Thousands Testify That the Franklin System is the Best MME. N. A. FRANKLIN'S HAIR AND FACE PREPARATIONS Are safe and sure. The results from their use are wonderful. A Trial Will Convince You. Is your hair short or thin? Does it break or fall out? Have you scalp disease or more than normal amount of dandruff? If so, you should begin at once using Mme. N. A. Franklin's Hair Preparations. It matters not how many hair preparations you have tried without success. You should not become discouraged and give up before going out. Our Hair Preparations is a trial, then watch your hair improve in health, growth and beauty. N.A. FRANKLIN Indian Northern Head YOURSELF WRITING CHMS-ORDER FROM RANKLIN MFG. Chicagos AND FELLOWS TEMPLE, Houston, T INDEPENDENT-LEARN THE PRANKLIN TEMPLE-ORDER FROM EITHER PLACE mail to your address a six weeks' treat from your local grower. One box of Grower's Aid will treat 100 gallons of Oil at a rate of $1.00 per gallon. M.E. R. C. W.ILEY-WILLIAMS Phone: 318-755-2000 Phone: 318-755-2000 Phone: 318-755-2000 Texas Wards appropriate token of re- surable prices. Company "ENOUGH" 220 West Dallas Ave. Res. Phone Had. 3558 m. to 8 p. m. E. GEORGE IST Dental Service Appointment. 711 Prairie Avenue HOUSTON, TEXA* REG. PRESTON 6527 Jackson SUPPLY DAY AND NIGHT MOBILE EQUIPMENT ANCE SERVICE HOUSTON, TEXAS Office hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Preston 2110 DR. D. FARRIS BARCLAY DENTIST U. B. F. Bldg., Room 12 All Classes of Dental Work Mostly Dome. Sundays by Appointment. 418½ Milam Street Genius and Industry The man of industry who lacks smithie accoumplies more than the man of industry. SMS them system ACE un wife or you could wear hair harness up glass wrist Some girl two years later-made the great a hair and eyegroom must be empaired. N MFG. CO. Chicago, Ill. TEMPLE, Houston, Texas. ARK THE FRANKLIN GYB. FROM EITHER PLACE NOTICE! ODD FELLOWS AND RUTHS THE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER WALDO MATTHEWS, State Grand Organizer. Full, Complete Line JEWEL Diamonds, Wrist Watches, Silve Come now while the stock is comp reserve any article in the house. EVERY ARTICLE ABSOLUTI ASK US ABOUT OUR PA SIGEL'S LOAN Complete Line Holiday JEWELRY dads, Wrist Watches, Silverware and Ivory while the stock is complete. A small article in the house. Y ARTICLE ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE SK US ABOUT OUR PAYMENT PLAN GEL'S LOAN OFFI Full, Complete Line Holiday Goods JEWELRY Diamonds, Wrist Watches, Silverware and Ivory Goods. Come now while the stock is complete. A small deposit will reserve any article in the house. EVERY ARTICLE ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED ASK US ABOUT OUR PAYMENT PLAN Temple Cleaners CLEANING—PRESSING—DY HATS CLEANED AND Our cleaning department is in charge man knows his stuff and struts it. Work called for and delivered to a and give us a trial. F. C. TAYLOR BASEMENT ODQ FELL LOUISIANA and PRARIE Simple Cleaners and Dye CLEANING—PRESSING—DYEING—MENDING WHAT'S CLEANED AND REBLOCKED cleaning department is in charge of an expert—O- was his stuff and struts it. called for and delivered to all parts of city— us a trial. F. C. TAYLOR, Proprietor BASEMENT ODQ FELLOWS TEMPL ANA and PRAIRIE PHONE PREST Temple Cleaners and Dyers Our cleaning department is in charge of an expert—Our bushman knows his stuff and struts it. Work called for and delivered to all parts of city—Phone us and give us a trial. THE WOMAN WHO WAS A WOMAN Phones: Res.—P. 9163; Store Preston 7389. THE JONES P Mrs. R. B. Childs and daughter, Miss Robert DELIVERY TO ALL PARTY Prescriptions Our B Pure Drugs, Bouridies and Everything in the Line of Drinks 2520 Odin Avenue SMITH'S RES A. SMITH, Prop OPEN DAY AND BEST OF SERVICE BY EXP Drop in and be Co 415 Milam St THE JONES PHARMA Phils and daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jones, P. LIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE C Prescriptions Our Specialty Pure Drugs, Sundries and Toilet Articles Anything in the Line of Drinks at Our Soda Four Avenue HOUSE TH'S RESTAUR A. SMITH, Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT T OF SERVICE BY EXPERIENCED Drop in and be Convinced 415 Milam Street THE JONES PHARMACY Mrs. R. S. Childe and daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C., Provea. DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Prescriptions Our Specialty Pure Drugs, Bundries and Toilet Articles Everything in the Line of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain 2520 Odin Avenue HOUSTON, TEXA SMITH'S RESTAURANT A. SMITH, Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT BEST OF SERVICE BEFORE INCIPIED HELP Drop in and be Convinced 415 Milam Street Phone Preston 3783 Wabash Tailoring & Harry Simon, I 220 S. Felipe Street Jabash Tailoring & Cleaning Harry Simon, Proprietor Felipe Street | Houst Wabash Tailoring & Cleaning Co. Harry Simon, Proprietor 418 Travis St. Phone Preston 2840 Dyers and Dyers DYEING-MENDING AND REBLOCKED charge of an expert—Our bushel- it to all parts of city—Phone us L O R, Proprietor FELLOWS TEMPLE PHONE PRESTON 5628 Women! Girls! Beauty Your Hair! Begin Now! Why Not Have Beautiful Hair? Use Bt. Clair Hair Preparations an- d See How Quickly Improve- menta. Begins. "THE ST. CLAIR DYSTM" Minn. R. D. St. Clair, Paucer 80% East Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas PHARMACY Robbie D. A. Joma, Pr. C, Progra PARTS OF THE CITY Our Specialty es and Toilet Articles Drinks at Our Soda Fountain HOUSTON, TEXA ESTAURANT Proprietor LAKE NIGHT EXPERIENCED HELP be Convinced um Street & Cleaning Co. n, Proprietor Houston, Texas Sudden Service HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 TEXAS' MOST CELEBRATED COLORED HOSPITAL SHEPPARD'S SANITARIUM MARSHALL, TEXAS All Classes of Surgical Operations and Treatment of Chronic Diseases. NURSE TRAINING SCHOOL IN CONNECTION NURSE-TRAINING SCHOOL IN CONNECTION Modern detry brick building, on commanding eminence in southwestern section of the city; modern throughout; thoroughly sanitary and meeting all hospital requirements; ideal location; able staff of surgeons and nurses. More than 3000 major operations performed with less than 5% fatalities. More than 180 operations during 1925 with no reverses. For further information, write DR. J. R. SHEPPARD, Proprietor, P. O. BOX 431, MARSHALL, TEXAS. THE STANDARD SANITARIUM-BATH HOUSE DR. A. L. HUNTER, Prop and Mgr. FOR COLORED PEOPLE Newly Built—Modernly Equipped—Capacity 100 Baths Daily—Best Service—Courteous Treatment—Rheumatism, Maturia, Skin Disease, Stomach Tragble—Largest Bathing Institution in the State for Colored People. MARLIN, TEXAS BED SANITARIUM-BATH HOUSE HUNTER, Prop and Mgr. COLORED PEOPLE Daily Equipped—Capacity 100 Baths Daily—Best treatment—Rhneumatitis, Malaria, 8Kin Disease, Best Bathing Institution in the State for Colored Newly Built—Moderately Equipment—Capacity 100 Bath Day—Best Service—Courtesy Treatment—Rheumatology, Mature, Bark Disease, Skin Treasure—Largest Bathing Institution in the State for Colored People. MARLIN, TEXAS Phone Preston 8230 Open Day and Night HAMMOND UNDERTAKING CO. A. J. HAMMOND, Manager 1018 SCHWARTZ ST. HOUSTON, TEXAS Motto: Service, Courtesy, Reliance and Promptness. "IT'S RIGHT HERE FOR YOU!" GROCERIES WOOD "Ring around a Rosy" This is to notify my friends and customers that I am in my office all day from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. so when you are in town call and see me. HIGH GRADE JEWELRY AND EYES FITTED WITH GLASSES H. O. WATSON PHONE PRESTON 5886-7260 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS MEN WANTED To Learn English, Reading, Writing. Business and Math. Wedding. Tuition $125. Men earn living 1x month. Children 1x. Men only. Write us today. Come no. GENTRAL AUTO SCHOOL Box 14 Pittsburgh, Kansas J. H. RIERAS Civil Engineer and Architect Modern Homes and Public Build ings. Plats and Mans. ings, Plats and Maps. Machines designed; patent drawings. Mail orders solicited. C. M. NIHOLB John and Burgeen Borrian Bldg., Built 220, Freight 220 ```markdown ``` Embalmere and Funeral Directors Motorized Funeral Equipment Wholesale and Retail CHARCOAL G. D. CRAWFORD 4201 Market St. Phone Preston 8644 HIGH-BROWN FACE POWDER A SUPPLE TOILET NEEDS IT POUR SHADES; NATURAL PINK, WHITE. One of these shades is certainly that which monitors with your pleasure. Your dear friend will write or write to us. HIGH-BROWN FACE POWDER MADE ONLY IN THE OVENPTON HYDRINIC CO. CHICAGO Office Hours: 2:00 to 4:00P.M. 8:00 to 10:00A.M. 6:00 to 8:00P.M. 410 W. Washington Temple P.O. Box 1309 MONTREAL, TEXAS Fairmount Advertising Co. 410 W. Washington Temple P.O. Box 1309 MONTREAL, TEXAS PLUKO THREE HAIR DRESSING FRAME PRESSED ONLY BY The Pluko Co. MESHNIS, FRAME There is Pluko, the daintily perfumed preparation, which contains the finest hair growing oils known to science. Thousands of our leading men and women in every walk of life are now finding this delightful preparation straightens the hair without the aid of hot irons, soothes and refreshes the scalp and makes the hair so soft, smooth and glossy, that it is easy to arrange in any manner you wish. MORE THAN A MILLION PACKAGES ARE SOLD EVERYYEAR PLUKO HAIR DRESSING MORE THAN 40,000 DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS SELL IT SNOW WHITE IN BLACK AND WHITE CANS 50¢ FORTHO AI There is Phuko, the dain- ing oils known to science life are now finding this hot irons, soothes and re- that it is easy to arrange MORETHAN AMILLION PACKAGES ARE SOLD EVERYYEAR R. L. ("Dick") JONES, the "old relic warehouse" is a busy road, to deliver your winter wood, both stores and cord. Pine wood a specialty. Yard: 718 Timpson street, phone Preston 854. Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. FORE'S FISH MARKET 2714 ODIN AVE. Wholesale and Retail FISH AND OYSTERS Largest Fish Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-down orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. Phone Capitol 480 KNOXIT PROPHY LACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists. CHILDREN'S FATAL DISEASES. Worms and parasites in the intestines of children underline health and they their virulence that they are able to child life. The safe course is do not eat of White's Great Vernetle. The worm is the slightest in jumbo to the activity of the worm in the smallest in jumbo. ESSING has the finest hair grow- women in every walk of hair without the aid of soft, smooth and glossy, M Of Course, It Is Pre If it comes from here. Even our most trinkets have a beauty above the common Glance at the Jewelry and the wonder we offer them at. We have plenty of pretty things that you Come and see them. OTTO'S LOAN OF 818 PRESTON AVE. PHONE P Office Phone Capital 1468; Res. Phone Capital Hours: 9 A. M. to 12:00 M. 2:00 P. M. to 6 Dr. Percy D. Fo DENTIST Sundays by Appointment Office 2711 Odin Avenue—Washington Theare HOUSTON, TEXAS Phone Preston 2180 Res. Preston 9729, DANIELS & PHI It Is Pretty! open our most save the common the wonderful things that you ought to see. AN OFFICE PHONE PRESTON 348 Rea. Phone Capitol 1160-W 2:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. D. Foster TIST Appointment Washington Theatre Building N. TEXAS Preston 9729, Preston 8115 & PHILLIPS Of Course, It Is Pretty! If it comes from here. Even our most trinkets have a beauty above the common. We have plenty of pretty things that you ought to see. Come and see them. OTTO'S LOAN OFFICE 818 PRESTON AVE. PHONE PRESTON 348 Office Phone Capital 1498; Res. Phone Capital 1183W Hours: 9 A; M to 12:00 M; 2:00 P; M to 6:00 P. Sundays by Appointment Office 2711 Odin Avenue—Washington Theatre Building HOUSTON, TEXAS EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL B. R. Peters, Optometrist 815 Prairie Avenue Near Kryptok Invisible Lenses Phone Presson 6256 And Some Gaped The new clergyman was anxious about his first sermon, for it was important that it make a good impression. "Do you think they liked it, my dear?" he asked the sage. "We think it was good." He noticed that man was nodding assent to what he was saying. Humanity The human species includes the Caucasus, Montenegro, and Balkan countries. 1010 San Felipe Street FOR HOME AND STABLE. The extraordinary Borosone treatment for flesh infections, cats, sores and wounds is available in the stable as an the home. Horse flesh has with remarkable speed freshened and treated the general infection in the same for animals as for humans. First wash out infectious material. The second infusion by Clinar Pharmacy 6029 Dowling. Phone: Office P. 2110. Res. C. 651 Dr. T. K. M. $BWOWEN$ Residence 4119 Liberty Avenue Residence 4119 Milton Street AMBER COLORED IN THE BIG GREEN CANS 25¢ MORE THAN 40,000 DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS SELL IT EDITORIALS THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told--Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 409-410 Odd Fellows Temple, Houston, Tex. Entered as second-degree master May 28, 1929, at the postoffice at Houston Town, under the Act of March 3, 1979. G. F. RICHARDSON Editor-Publisher S. B. WILLIAMS City Editor J. B. WILLIAMS Advertising Solicitor NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $2.00 Nine Months 1.50 Six Months 1.00 TELEPHONES: Office 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Preston 1943 Nights and Sundays. Castell 1445 Preston 4100 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn Building, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 430 Longwood Building, New York NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS: Always demand a receipt when paying your subscription to The Houston informer and pay any subscriptions to unauthorized representatives. All daily applied agents will have receipt books. Protect your interests, as well as urs, by insisting upon a receipt and then keep it. IMPORTANT: Make all checks, Crafts, money orders, etc. payable to and address all communications to the Houston Informer, 409-410 Odd Fellows Temple, Houston, ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHEID HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN RECEIVE REQUEST LESS. — ROSEBEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 OUR ATTITUDE ON TARVER MISUNDERSTOOD. The article which appeared in The Mirror column of The Informer under date of Saturday, November 14, 1925, "Tarver and Ye Scribe," has apparently been misinterpreted and misunderstood by many of our people in this state, and some have even charged that The Informer and its editor have "been bought" by Mr. Tarver and those backing his candidacy for principal of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College. Many, misconstruing his silence for this matter, have openly stated that Tarver and fronts" since Tarver's recent visit to Houston; when, as a matter of fact, we did not it seem necessary to continue to waste our ammunition on dead this. That our people must learn to differ with each other on principles and then not be personal enemies; that principles and personalities, issues and individuals, men and measures are two different propositions, and that we should not confuse them and fly off on a tangent. For the sake and benefit of those who read the article without understanding it and to properly inform those who did not see said editorial expression in this matter, we reproduce it here "verbatim et punctuum et litteratum:" **TARVER AND YE SORIBRE.** Some of our people were surprised to see Prof. H. M. Tarver, candidate for principal of Prairie View State College, who spent many years in the school and since we have been so outspoken in our position against the school's policies, we have differed in our position against him or his program. Because man differ and have opinions of their own, is no safe or rational reason why they should be personal enemies, and this writer has never been able to find room in his heart to harbor any illusion about the school's policies, he would see just as him or his program. If Mr. Tarver should be elected principal of Prairie View, even if he had a horribly opposed the appointment for reasons other than personal, he would find just as willing to assist and aid cause and program as if we were an original Tarver supporter. When we get kicked in a fight, we offer no alibi or subterfuge, and are willing to admit our opponent was either the best man or bad man. Knowing Mr. Tarver as we do, we know that he is too big for such foolishness and nonsense; for all sensible and reasonable men, we know that he is not the best man and express it even though they hold divergent views. Call again, Brer Tarver; we admire some of your puck, push, and shove. Having reproduced the above article, word for word, as it appeared in our issue of November 14, 1925, we leave it to the read- public to pass judgment whether The Informer has "been The Informer interprets what it has said in print and what its editor has told Mr. Tarver face to face: We believe that it would be a calamity to Prairie View and Negro education for Tarver to be placed at the head of this state institution of learning; and we shall stand on this ground "in spite of the devil and high water." The Informer was the first colored newspaper in Texas to start the agitation against Tarver's appointment as principal of Prairie View, and both this newspaper and its editor have labored unselfishly towards this end; not that we had any selfish desires or personal ambitions, or were hacking and supporting any particular candidate, but because we are intensely interested and deeply concerned in all matters affecting our race and the human family, and because we were perfectly within our rights as an editor and American citizen in so deft. We have no need to take to any person for what we have said about Tarver or con; and if there are any who still hold to the opinion that we have shifted our position or are trying to "run with the hand," it is their preoperative to think as they please; we reserve our inalienable right to say TELEPHONE8: p. m. Representative, W. R. J. Coffe 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis TO INCOME TO ALL SUBSCRIBER receipt when paying your subscriber subscriptions to unauthorized subscriber receipt books. Project rc a receipt and then keep it. IMPORTANT money order, enquire, available houston informer, 409-410 Odd Fell NO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHELL NO GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN NO MAN IS ENGIVEN TO MOVE LEES. INCLUDE ON TARVER MISSION which appeared in The Mirror on Saturday, November 14 apparently was misinterpreted our people in this state, a informer and its editor have lose backing his candidacy fy moral and Industrial College our silence in this paper has "changed faces and Houston; when, as a matter to continue to waste our assured some bit ago, from these, that the San Antonio pe plum plum. tried to tie and emphasize people have misconstrued and people must learn to differ not to be personal enemies and individuals, men and and that we should not bid benefit of those who reach and to properly inform the pression in this matter, what wuxtum et literatum:" in assured some bit ago, from certain reliable and veses, that the San Antonio politician would hardly view plum. state and emphasize in the article that people have misunderstood and misinterpreted was TARVER AND YE SCRIBE. suppurated to see Prof. H. M. Tarver, Prairie View State College, who spent abnoobbing with this writer; particular need of our state college. have opinions of their own in making it find room in his heart to harbor any in he may oppose or that may oppose selected principal of Prairie View, even opposed the appointment for reasons and in our position to ask if we were an original Tarver sup-tight, we offer no alil or subterfuge, opponent was either the best man or we do, we know that he is too big for, and all sensible and reasonable right to have an opinion and express it, urgent views. move article, word for the word, as it apperl 14, 1925, we leave it to the read-et whether The Informer has "been oonts" in the Tarver controversy. under understand what they read and substance and chasing the shadow; question one another's honesty, sinse, so prone to judge everybody else that it has said in print and what its face to face: We believe that it would be and Negro education for Tarver to be state institution of learning; and we in spite of the devil and high water." it colored newspaper in Texas to start's appointment as principal of Prairie View and its editor have labored unself- with we had any selfish desires or per-cking and supporting any particular are intensely interested and deeply locating our race and the human family, within our rights as an editor and our people never understand what they read and miss the substance and chasing the shadow, doubt and question one another's honesty, sincerity purpose; so prone to judge everybody else take to any person for what we have or con; and if there are any who still have shifted our position or are trying and," it is their prerogative to think reserve our final take in the column use our self-app name in the column name on self app The Houston Informer South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper NEW ORLEANS DEPARTMENT THE HOUSTON INFORMER is on sale every FRIDAY AFTERNOON at D.R. S. P. HORTENSTEIN'S MODERN DENTAL PARLOR, 1000 W. 12th St., Houston, TX 77001. You can be phoned for current issue as late as 9:00 P. M. Tuesday evenings. You can be phoned for current issue as late as 9:00 P. M. Tuesday evenings. NEWS MATTRESS, including Church, Club and Sporting News must be in the hands of the Editors by Monday of each week. Mail to P. O. Box 125. NEWS MATTRESS should be mailed to the Society Editor, MISS VIOLA CONNELLY, 317 N. Roman St, New Orleans, by Saturday. Miss Conner's telephone is Gail 6311-W. Subscriptions, Advertising and applications as circulators, should be mailed to THE CHIHOLIM NEWS SERVICE, P. O. Box 125, NEW ORLEANS, TX 77001. WHITE FATHER DESIRES: LA. BOY WINS NATIONAL COURT CALL BABIES PUBLICITY; PROTESTS ILLEGITIMATE INSULT TO SOUTH (Chisolin News Service.) New Orleans, La., Dec. 17.—Joe Bush of this city, wants the world to know he is a white man who believes in the purity of the white race. He is the father of two children, both boys, one age of four years and the other 18 maths. Joe hasn't the money that Kip Rhinelander has, but he is desirous of getting rid of Mrs. Hazel Ray Bush to whom he was married and by whom he has two sons. Joe evidently figures he has Kip bested, for Joe lives in this state where he whispersed are permitted to children by colored women and the law, designed to protect the purity of the white race, relieves white fathers of responsibility for their children begotten by women who have African blood in their veins. Anyway, Joe wants a divorce from his wife and asks that his two children be shared in illegitimate Joe charges that Mrs. Bush is of Negro ancestry and he pleads that under the Louisiana law marriage is prohibited between persons of Caucasian and Ethiopian races. Joe has lived with his wife all these years, but claims to have just discovered that black blood and white blood got mixed up. Some where in his wife's careers Joe admits the white blood is injected into colored blood but he wants the white race purified now by his being relieved of his wife and children. Boost the Y. M. Z22 Building Fund. PROBIBITION SLEUCH SHOWS GRATITUDE BY PLOT AGAINST COHEN New Orleans, La, Dec. 17—Patrick W. Needham, "Free, white and twenty-one," in the prince william grandson Walter W. Needham, in the toms, when he and fourteen others were placed on trial this week charged with complicity to bring liquor into New Orleans. At the trial of Aloizo C. Patterson and Arthur Battistella, concluded: last week when both defendants were found guilty of having passed bribery money to Agents Needham and the other even more, the products showing that Needham maneuvered to have Mr. Cohen visit the home of Patterson. To impress Patterson, Needham told him that his original appointment to the prohibition enforcement unit was the result of the government of Comptroller Cohen and that when Prohibition Director Jackson had recommended his discharge, Mr. Cohen interceded to have Needham retained on the force. It was revealed in the testimony that Needham was not regulated his gratitude toward Mr. Cohen by deliberately attempting to induce the comptroller to become entangled in the rum violations, which Patterson and Battistella testified. Needham himself arranged Battistella, when being tried, the்டiffice to give the经济增长Mr. Cohen to the Patterson home, and that when it was suggested that Mr. Cohen help them by directing the movements of revenue cutters so as to permit, rum ships to evade the government patrols, Mr. Cohen indignantly refused to have such time to do with the matter. Needham has made no claims that the comptroller was offered money by either himself of Patterson. Battistella testified further that Needham had obtained several thousand dollars, for protection, never Boost Y. M. '22 Building Fund UNION BENEFIT TREE AFTER MKS The annual Christmas tree of the Union Bethel A. M. E Sunday School will be held on Monday night after Christmas. An appropriate program in the school is: YOUNG LAYD AT BENESSEI Mr. and Ms. George Benson, 1917, Fourth Street, have as their guest a young lady, who arrived three weeks ago. Mother and daughter are doing well. The pre-Xmas dance of the Young Men's "22 Club" to be *given at* the Parishian Roof Garden, Monday night 21, promenade 21, to be a bale event. MRS. DEJOIE REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS ON BIRTHDAY On the anniversary of her birthday, Mrs. P. H. V. Dejole, 3426 Delachaise Street, was delightfully surprised. The Marble Heart Club and its host of friends joined Mrs. Dejole's daugh-main-law in making the party an beautiful one. Full-year further air- Baton Rouge, La. 12-D, Dec. 14 reception is being planned for K. C. Kier, representative of Louisiana state senator Lori McCain, sent Federation meeting hold at Princeton, N. J. last week. The delegation for having upheld the dignity, the glory, the traditions and the chivalry of the student meeting after having protested woelforously when Mise Habel Malel were invited to the university, Washington, D. C. was elected to represent the South as one of the original directors of the federation. Kier is reported to have been dumb- headed and a girl from a poor girl from a Negro institution had been selected for the signal honor of representing the entire death. The chivalry prevents a young white man from showing any discrimination be- tween the young white women when the young white men meet then—the meetings being either shattered and shattered windows—it appears could not conceive why an intelligent person should be permitted to be present at meeting where the peace of the world Miss Hollyseau's election was termed an insult to the South. She represented the South immediately withdrew when it was discovered that their nomination had been loved section. Every effort was made to prevent the election cancellation. Later it was decided to have two representatives for the South, and the University of Georgia, was named on the executive committee as the chair. For the Southwestern states Dwight St. Louis and Miss Rachel Runaway of the University of Texas, were nominated. Boost Y. M. '22 Building Fund. VISITS DISTRICT OFFICE. J. Newkirk of Bogulusa, La., agent for the National Life Benefit Insurance Company, is spending a few days at the district office here. NOTED DIVINE BURIED FROM TRINITY CHURCH The funeral of Rev. Valcour Chapman, aged 70 years, was held Sunday from Trinity M.E. Church with interment in the Adams street cemetery, Rev. Chapman, a former pastor and district superintendent in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was one of the best known men in New Orleans and Louisiana. He was a graduate pharmacist and at the time of his death a member of the board of New Orleans College. The Rev. C. W. Reeves preached the funeral sermon and eulogies were pronounced by Reva, C. S. Stanley, J. W. Wills, S. J. Channell, J. R. Jordan and W. Scott Chinn, on behalf of the faculty and student Appropriate resolutions of respect and condolence were read by Dean Hayes body of New Orleans College, an institution which was dear to the heart of the deceased. The Dress and Caharet, 1021 Herald Street, anticlicks large crowds of visitors to the historic Martin Wieser of Chicago, to its is considered one of the most beautiful and graceful of chateau stars in the city. Its trust and Indianapolis she was quite NURSE'S SON VERY ILL AT FLINT-GOODRICH M Pearl Simma, registered nurse, employed at the "army" Hospital, "the Army" Hospital, the city last week because of the illness of the hospital staff, and the condition was considered almost impossible at first but be it is much improved now. Mrs. Simma was formerly a nurse at the hospital and physicians at the hospital and displaced special concern over the boy's condition. HENRY MAXWELL ILL H. M. Maxwell Simma is seriously ill with pneumonia. He is a career of nation's importance, and the years sevening with him. DR. DEESE DRAUGHTER DRAUGHTER PARTY In honor of Mrs. Simma, a bride demeine Dolelie, Dr. Draughter, 2769 Caitlin Street, with the birthday slipper, with the a most pleasant bride, Mr. Dolelie, and Mrs. Draughter. "PLEASANT HOUR" OF B-SHARP CLUB DRAWS BIG CROWD (By Prof. Siebert C. Doves.) Something of the Christmas feeling of goodwill and cheerfulness filled the overcrowded, Straight College, the people on Sunday afternoon, December 13, when the B-Sharp Music Club gave their monthly "Pleasant Hour." This hour was the Christmas number and the program was unusually excellent, its only defect being its brevity. The B-Sharp Club is rendering all New Orleans an invaluable service, not only by providing delightful Sunday afternoons regularly but in giving to the colored youths of the city a vision of the immense possibilities which lay open to them in the realm of music and the amusingness they show-up in their own achievements of other things. The program began with the singing of a community song "O, Come All Ye Faithful," followed by an invocation by Rev. W. L. Cash of Central Congregational Church and an address of welcome by President O'Brien of Straight College. Miss Lucille Hutton read the musical news of the month which contained many gratifying items concerning Negroes who have made notable achievements in the musical world. There was another community song, "I, Come Up to the Minesight Clear," and Mrs. Elosie Hornhill gave an illuminating history of Christmas carols. The Straight College choir, directed by Miss Hill, rendered in excellent manner three beautiful (carols, (a)) "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" (b) "Noel," (c) "Three Kings of the Orient Are We." Miss Fannie Williams delighted the audience with her skillful interpretation of Van Dyke's Christmas legend, "The Other Wise Man." Miss Leone Reeves, with Miss Camille Nickerson accompanying at the piano, sang effectively "Holy Night." Dean Larsen of Straight College gave an instructive and interesting talk on the origin and meaning of our Christmas customs. This was followed by a vocal quartet, "A Christmas Lullaby", sung by Mrs. L. B. Dunn, Mrs. E. C. Thornhill, Mr. A. A. Edwards and Dr. Creuzot, Miss Hutton accompanied. Miss Nickerson, president of the club made some announcements and the audience sang as a community song, "There's a Song in the Air," a favorite of Mrs. Dungeon. Rev. Cash then closed with the benediction of one of the most delightful Sunday afternoons at Straight. HOUSTON VISITOR GUEST AT "D. I." BUNCH CLUB The "D. I." Bunch Club was entertained on last Saturday afternoon by Miss Inez Geddes. Besides a full atendance of the club members, a large number of invited guests were present. Ten tables of players made the whist game lively in the competition for the lovely prizes Miss Geddes had provided. Of the guests the lucky winners were Miss Winnie Paul Thomas and Mrs. Julia Richards, while the club prizes went to Miss Marion Dejole and Miss Cleó Adderly. The visiting honored guests were Mrs. Agatha Osborne-Sample of Houston and Mrs. M. R. Rayford of Memphis. Among those present were: Meadames Wall, Rieras, Walton, M. Thompson, Richards, A. Lucas, S. Smith, H. King, G. Moss, Missy Ethel. Thompson, Ethel Thompson, Ethel Thompson, Ruth Burbridge, Ruby Mae Townsend, Clarice Ford, Gladys Geddes, Nellie Burbridge, Daisy Fulley, Ethel Brown, Maude Vandage, Fannie Richards, Mae Buhel, Jersey Johnson, Myrtle Richards, Melba Jefferson, Ellener Cotton, Gladys Mitchell, Oralee Baranco, Enola Porche, Gladys O'Connor, Elma Ricards, Hildred T�cit, Ruth Kohman, Evelyn Dunning, Maude Fuller, Emily Duvernay, Edna Cartier, Thelma Evans, Viola Cook. THE DREAMLAND RESTAURANT 1021 Iberville St. The patrol of the travelling and resident public is solicited. BEST OF SERVICE OPEN ALL NIGHT With first-class chefs and waitresses, under the personal management of Mr. H. Monton. In variety and in class by itself. EAT DANCE and be ENTERTAINED DREAMLAND CAFE 1021 Iberville NEW ORLEANS VICTOR PEAKS O. R. JACKSON, DANCING EVERY 9 P. M. TO 3 A. Grace Barrios, Whine Paul Thomas, Dellos Johnson and Marie Mose. Announcement was made that the 19th game will be first ball the early part of January. The officers and members of Union Bethen A. M. E. Church have petitioned the Board of Education once at Hammond, La., to return Dr. A. McClendon, MD, nightly just before the conference, the enteem and aftected in which he held was evil. Likewise, the stewardess presented him with board members of arden boards New 1, 1 and 5, the Banyan Bue Club, the Golden Aid, the Pulpi Bue Club, the Purple-Hurel Club, presented Dr. McClendon with gifts of approximately $10,000, membered by several of the boards and three of them are Rev. K. M. Moodye. The reports read, Monday night showed that $100 in dollar money had been paid $2,980 for the year. Among the board members for Children's Day $100, for other school day; for ministry purposes $125, for education $80, paid to the children $150, the spiritual growth of children $5,150. The spiritual growth of children is important that for the year there has been converts and 225 additions to the board. ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. JAMES Memorial services were held Sunday evening at St. James A. M. E. Church by Crescent City Lodge No. 299 and Crescent City Temple No. 185, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Dr. B. G. Dawson, pastor, presached the memorial sermon. W. B. McClelland delivered the memorial address and Mrs. Sterling Barrow read the eulogies of the departed members. The organ prelude by Mrs. V. C. Thornton, a vocal solo by W. J. Huntley and the reading of "Thanatops" by Mrs. T. H. Mims, proved to be of special interest to the large audience present. The order presented the trustees of the church with $75, the choir with $20, and the pastor $15. A. M. E. S. S. INSTITUTE HAS BAPTIST VISITORS A pleasing feature of the monthly meeting of the Sunday School, held at Payne Church in Church last Sunday afternoon, was the presence of a delegation of the students from the City B. Y. P. U. Jas. E. Kay and the City B. Y. P. U. Jas. E. Kay afternoon, representing the Baptist Young People's Union. Mitsa Brown and Mitsa Gladys Wilde, representing the students from the City B. Y. P. U. Jas. E. Kay several musical selections. The program of the Baptist School was spanned by the program of Prof. A. E. Perrik is president of the institute and Mitsa Beatrice Mason is sec ST. JAMES PASTOR INSTALLED AS HEAD OF MINISTERS' BODY On Wednesday night, December 9, installation of the 9th installation at St. James Church was held at St. James A. M. E. Church Dr. B. G. Dr. James, the church charch was a president of the lance, with Reverends C. W. Brooks, with Reverends C. W. Brooks, C. J. Nicholas, corresponding secretary; C. S. Stanley, treasurer, and O. J. Nicholas, corresponding secretary; as master of officersmen and Dr. J. L. Burrell as installing the installation sergeant; man preached the installation sergeant. MISS MARION BELL HOSTESS. The twenty ladies comprising the "T. N. G." Club were the guests of Miss Marion Bell, 2238 Dryades Street, Saturday evening, December 5. The evening was delightfully spent and the first prize, a silver bon-bon dish, was won by Miss Lena Love; the second, a silver-plate butter dish by Miss Jonie Evans; and the third, a beautiful candy tray, by Miss Beronica Brown. Others present included Effie Gilmer, Roberta Bates, Myrtle Cephers, Claudia Douglass, Augustine Davis, Charity Hubbard, Jessica Plantivigne, Mamie Watson, Sidonia McConduit, Lucille Stallsworth, Luvenia Strong and Ruby Stallsworth. LADIES PREPARE GARMENTS FOR NEEDY FOLKS OF CITY The Busy Home Sewing Circle, an organization of bakers under the supervision of Mrs. M. H. Cottin, will meet Monday, December 21, at the home of M. M. H. Cottin. Nolina Ave. aids in the preparation of garments for the needy children and old folks and plan to make Christmas decorations. WILLIAMS SINGERS COMING Rev. W. Scott Chin has announced that the famous William Singer's singers will be performing at Valence street on the evening of January 4. Boost V. M. 22 Building Fund. A. J. HARRIS Paper-hanging, painting and floor finishing. Phone Walnut $324.91, 321 Burdette St. New Orleans, La. If you can't Afford To Miss The PREKAM DANCE Given by the YOUNG MEN'S 22 CLUB (for the benefit of their building) MONDAY NIGHT DEC. 21, 1925. On the JANIBARIN ROOOD BADEN Dance from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Special guest by CELESTEK ORCHESTRA Joel W. Toreau Chairman CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS Deer Gus: Dle ole town uv ourn is ahe' grow-in' sum; jle think uv er feiler whut's aipnt thurity-odd yeers hear whut. kin git low inside uv er mile an' er hat'uv de cote house. Yu no its hard ter walk down de princepul streets uv dis town an' name de ole places whut yueter stan' where dere now stan's grate big sky scrapers. An' ef sum uv'de ole cliter zuns whut let's hear about 20 years ergo ahood happen ter cum back beer day'd be er puffick stranger. I no sum whut let's hear when de Binz bilding wuz de sky scraper uv de town, an' now dey'd hafter tuck er squad er plece-muns ter help' em fine dat bildin', set down in de mist uv so minny aho nuff sky scrapers. I wuz ridin' down Mane Street las' Saddy evenin' in er ortermobeel an' sir, yu coodn't skeercely move thru de street fur ortermobeels; dey wu' fo deep wid er 11' lane in 'tween. I set dere an' let my mine run back 20' odd years ergo w'en ole Dobbin an' dem hi up in de air buggies wuz awl de rage, wid dere rubber tires. An' w'en er felter got wun uv dem buggies an' er hi steppin' hose, he wuz de sheek uv de town an' awl de guris wuz ravin' 'bout him. But back ter how dis town is growi in'. Er felter tole me tuther day dat he doan try ter keep up wld where he is w'en he's out drivlin' in his car, but jils keeps drivlin' toards what he cun sidders is toards town till he cums in site uv sum blidin' he noes. An' does yu no, Gus, dat our. cultud fokes is makin' sum strides in home blidin', 27 Dere's mo' fus' class rezerdences fer our peepul gwine up rite now den in inny time sence I bin er rezerdint uv dis town; sho nuff homes—big brick houses. WANTED- Amends to sell a line of army vehicles limited to each territory. Pro- tection limited in each territory. Pro- tection pay call. We will ship you our good army vehicles to Co. Dept. C-12, Cypress府, Fa. (T) Protection that really protects and insurance that actually insures- this army vehicle. We are a dedicated active member in five members' the $25 pay in five members' the $25 ask any Python- APPRECIATION OF GRATITUDE. Although our hearts are heavy with the greatest sorrow which has ever been, many friends neighbour and the switch- ing final offering, words of comfort and gratitude will be given.