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ANOTHER ENTERPRISE LAUNCHED IN CITY LEGALIZED LYNCH LAW GETS RUDE JOLT THE MIRROR The death of Sidney S. Millard, local postoffice carrier, recreational worker and special probation officer, who was fatal shot by a police officer on Sunday afternoon, was an innocent incident and a tragic event. A probation officer, Mr. Millard sought to arrest the colored youth, who inexplicably discharged of a revolver in the city limits; whereupon the youth objected and in execution mortally wounded and the youth sustained a minor injury. Mortally wounded and highly respected family, Mr. Millard stood high among members of the community, identified by activities at Emacation Park). Recently, the court amended the court judgment among colored children was held at Emacation Park, and he had hopes of eventual release. He was intensely interested in child protection and as volunteer probation officer during his spare hours order to make a contribution to the cause of the police officer has fallen in the line of duty. Pletetting and tiring of same purpose, this city has reached the point where juries should take cognizance of and make out deserving punishment to those who violate the law along this line. Too many irresponsible youth are permitted to roam the streets, both in and out of the city, thereby endangering their own safety. Young people outlawy verify terrorize certain local communities, where Mr. Millard slain, many person attempting to remonstrate with and reprimand these youngsters is endangered. Most of these youths have parents, but in most cases the parents have little or no knowledge of incorrigible children in *Houston* or wild, and thus we have a large colony of incorrigible children in *Houston* or woman or child. The infirmity was repeatedly called because of the fact that the parental reins have been loosened too freely on the modern-day children by some of the parents, so busy in the mad and wild scramble for "good times" or in an endoscope that we do not find much time to look after the proper rearing and training of them. Thus by the relaxation of parental authority over their offspring those children have been left in the lincency of their own children; and then when they (their children) get well they will shed tears and lament about the predicament of their children, should bring home to us the danger of permitting youths to play with, handle or touch the hands of a 19-year-old youth is just as dangerous, not more so, as if they were fine and exemplary character — a man who was consumed with a burning passion and worthwhile to the uplift, better mean and advancement of his race and SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION. The Informer feels highly gratified that its candidates for the three positions on the Houston board of education have been elected last Saturday, Messrs. R. H. Bonville, W. H. Kirkland and W. H. H. Hirsch, the voters of the school district to membership on the board. The informers have become elective The Informer has, New Brokerage Concern Closes $21,000 Lease For I. L. A. Building Space New Brokerage Concern Closes $21,000 Lease For I. L. A. Building Space Safety Loan and Brokerage Company, Inc., Hon. Carter W. Wesley, President, Secures Ground Floor Space in I. L. A. Building, 409-411 Smith Street—Premises to Be Remodeled and Arranged for Firm and Associated Enterprises—Work to Begin Immediately—Company Chartered Under Texas Laws—Paid-up Capital Stock of $25,000. By a lease agreement filed for record on the 30th day of March, 1927, in the office of the county clerk for Harris County, Texas, the Safety Loan and Brokerage Company, Inc., of Houston, Texas, closed a lease with the International Longshoremen's Benefit Association of Houston, Texas, for an agreed consideration of $21,000. The premises leased cover the entire first or ground floor of the Longshoremen's building, 409-411 Smith Street, in Houston. The premises will be remodeled and arranged to accommodate the new brokerage company, and associated enterprises, and the work on this will begin immediately. Investment Advisory Services. The premises will be remodeled and arranged to accommodate the new brokerage company, and associated enterprises, and the work on this will begin immediately. or other near relative away for health, to bring relatives for visit, to discount bills, to pay expenses for children at college, to pay lodge and to visit church, to meet expenses caused by birth or deaths, and a thousand and one equally good or better purposes. Facts About New Corporation. The Safety Loan and Brokerage poration, having received its chair during the month of March, 1923 vision of the department of bank authorized capital stock consists and 20,000 shares of preferred is nominal or par value. The Safety Loan and Brokerage Company, Inc., is a Texas corporation, having received its charter from the secretary of state during the month of March, 1927, and is under the direct supervision of the department of banking of the State of Texas. The authorized capital stock consists of 5,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 shares of preferred stock. All of the stock is without warranty. The purpose of the corporation, as established and rental properties, all matters stated in the charter, are as follows: to estate and rental properties. All matters stated in the charter, are as follows: to estate and rental properties. To accumulate and lend money; to buy, sell and deal in notes, bonds and other securities (but without banking or financing); and the financing of necessary loans. All matters stated in the charter, are as follows: to be handled on behalf of its clients by the company. Through its trustees of any express trust committed to the corporation by contract; to act as agent for the performer; and its officers will bring to this phase of its business, those who will be involved in the process. Directors and Officers. The directors of the new brokerage company are: Carter W. Wesley, chairman of the board; J. Alston Atkins, John D. Epps, Belzora A. Malvin, and C. F. Richardson. The officers are: Carter W. Wesley, president, in charge for the present of the real estate brokerage department; John D. Epps, vice president, in charge of the property management department; C. F. Richardson, vice president, in charge of public relations and advertising; J. Alston Atkins, secretary-treasurer, in charge of industrial loan, investment and advisory service departments; and Belzora A. Malvin, assistant secretary-treasurer. Initial Capital The Safety and Brokerage Company begins business with a paid-in cash capital of $25,000, and for the present no active campaign will be made to sell any of its securities. Outline of. Functions. The board of directors announced the following outline of the functions of the new brokerage company: Property Management. The company is prepared to manage and will undertake, on behalf of its customers, the management of real one single exception, always supported and urged the election of the successful board members, which demonstrates that the voters are in happy accord with this paper when it comes to selecting the men and women who must direct and guide the efforts of the public schools in this community. These three board members should be of inestimable service to the board of education in the execution of the wonderful program of expansion now being undertaken in the Houston public schools, and, in the successful race, the former also wants to recommend the voters for their wise choice and able selection. RING STYLE COLLEGE, Rev. J. E. Initial Capital. The Company, Inc., is a Texas corporate from the secretary of state. 7. and is under the direct super- king of the State of Texas. The of 5,000 shares of common stock stock. All of the stock is without estate and rental properties. All mat- ters pertaining to the payment of tax- es, the securing of insurance, the mak- ing of repairs, the collection of rents, and the financing of necessary loans on such real estate and rental proper- ties, will be handled on behalf of its clients by the company. Through the expert management which the company and its officers will bring to this phase of its business, those who en- trust the management of their real estate and rental properties to the Safety Loan and Brokerage Company, Inc., will be able to realize a larger net return upon their property than herefore, and be relieved of all of the many worries which are usually incident to property ownership and management. Real Estate Brokerage. "The company is prepared to serve and will serve its clients in the purchase and sale of real estate. Those who list their property for sale with the company, and those who sell the services of the company in the purchase of real estate, will receive the benefit of expert brokerage service and advice in all matters which are necessary for the success of the transaction in effecting such purchase or sale. Through its wide contracts and modern methods quicker sales will be effected. Through its financial connections and improved services the financing of all real estate deals will be made more easily. In worthy instances down payments on homes will be arranged for its clients by the company, and, where misfortune makes it impossible for customers to keep up payments, the company will charge the company a fee. A more strategic to meet the needs of real estate sales is to support a forfeiture. Industrial Loans. The company will devote several thousand dollars of its resources to the making of loans to salaried and industrial people. This is a service which Negroes of Houston sorely need, and the Safety Loan and Brokerage Loan will be provided to all members and will meet this need. These loans will be secured by endorsement, by collateral security, or by second liens on real estate. The following are some of the purposes for which these loans will be paid: To meet payments on home, to pay taxes, to pay insurance, to group debts, to pay doctor and dentist bills, to make down payment on home, to pay attorney fees, to improve home, to send wife payments. Knox, President. Dir. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1927 Industrial Loans or other near relaitie away for health, to bring relaities for visit, to dis- count bills to pay, to pay bills college, to pay jude and judge dies, to make contributions to church, to meet expenses caused by the church, to make one equally good or better purposes. Investment Advisory Services. "The company is prepared to give and will give its clients, whether individuals or institutions, expert advice and service pertaining to any or all of the following: The investment of money and the financing and refinancing of business propositions; the buying and selling of stocks, bonds and other securities; the examination of abstracts; the filing of wills and other legal documents; the devising and installation of accounting systems, and other records and forms; the audit of records and accounts; and the giving of legal advice in relation to business. The company will also act as trustee both under living trusts and any other express trust committed to it by contract." Insurance. "Members of the staff of the company are required to obtain customer advice upon their insurance problems, and it is in the hands of the company to ensure that the degree of liability large for the field of insurance (other than life insurance) than they have ever Motto Explains Policy. "Complete Service" and a Square Dare will be the motto of the conference, which will take place at all times with its clients and staff. The conference, and the public in general. Statement of Condition as of Date of TEXAN GIVEN HONORS BY BOSTON PROFESSOR Cambridge, Mass.-Peter Pen-Kung Kim, a Chinese student, graduate of the University School of Theology, and Lutheran University graduate of Wiley University, three times a graduate of Boston University, four times a graduate of Harvard University, dined with Dr. David Vaughan at his home in Boston, Dr. Vaughan is an apologist of justice and the neuro race. A professor is a professor of social ethics in the Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Dr. Vaughan said, "This is an international dinner for members of three universities and a Caucasian." Messrs. Kim and Füller have been students in the past two years in the Boston University School of Theology, where both are very well liked. Both are professors of Wiley University. Dr. Vaughan has especially been a great student in and school. HOUSTON YOUTH CHOSEN LEADER AT TEMPLE MEET C. F. Richardson, Jr., Elected President Older Boys' Conference, State Y. M. C. A.—Houston Seeks 1928 Meeting—Temple Session Made History. —The 1928 Conference was a隆重 and heartfelt event. Temple, Texas.—The sixth annual Older Boys' Conference of the Y.M.C.A. opened on April 1 with Clarence Davis of Temple, presiding. There were about 125 delegates in attendance. The assembly was divided into alphabetical groups for the discursive period. These subjects were discussed by the boys themselves: "Community Problems and Christianity"; "The Hope of the Church"; "The Hope of the Offer." On Friday night a public welcoming program was given at which time Thomas Tolbert, Dallas youth who attended the boys' conference at Helalforos, Finland, told of his great experience in the service of his family and officials, as well as the leading race citizens of Temple, welcomed the delegates. Prof. H. B. Pemberton, Marshall, and C. P. Richardson, Jr., Houston, responded. Afterwards a banquet was given in honor of the delegates. On Saturday morning, A. V. Smith, Ft. Worth, who also attended the conference at Helalforos, told of his trip. He was a member of the group, giving in all three lectures during the conference, which were educated in the general and well-received Prof. W. L. Davis, Houston, and Prof. L. Price, Houston. He also spoke also spokes. A model H.Y. program was given by the delegation from Dallas. At the evening session, Dr. Hall delivered the second of his series of lectures. Prof. Rosa spoke on the subject. He was the first of the group then to the regret of all, Dr. Hall bade all farewell. Too much praise can not be given him, for he gave the boys information that will be invaluable to the people. He also presented a series of Temple, and Dr. M. W. Dogan, president Willey College, Marshall, thanked Dr. Hall for his services. After the session Temple High played the Ft. Worth delegation a game. The conference was a score being 52-19 in favor of Temple. S. C. SUPREME COURT REVERSES EXTREME PENALTY FOR NEGRO S. C. SUPREME COURT REVERSES EXTREME PENALTY FOR NEGRO James Davis, Given Mock Trial for Defending His Home Against White Road Gang Foreman, Granted New, Trial—Excitement So Tense Folowing Killing Defendant Could Not Secure Legal Counsel—Case Has Attracted Nationwide Attention—L. G. Southard, White Attorney, Procured Reversal. Special to the Informer. New York City—The supreme court of the state of South Carolina has reversed the conviction of death for Jim Davis, a colored man, who shot and killed a white road gang foreman who had come to his house with the expressed intention of removing the colored man's two daughters. The reversal was procured through L. G. Southard, the white attorney of Spartanburg, S. C., who risked his life last fall to defend the Lowman family, three of whose members were later lynched. Southard has visited the offices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, and has returned to South Carolina to arrange for new trial for Jim Davis. In his brief before the state supreme court Mr. Southard pointed out that there was intense excitement in Fairfield County, media hunting Jim Davis for several days after the shooting and threatening death to the colored man on sight; that owing to the population of South Carolina, it was impossible to procure any local attorney to defend Davis; that despite these facts the court denied a change of venue for the trial. 500 HOUSTONIANS TO APPEAR IN COLORFUL HISTORICAL PAGEANT Special to The Informer. New York City—The supreme lina has reversed the conviction man, who shot and killed a whale come to his house with the exp colored man's two daughters. The reversal was procured the attorney of Spartanburg, S. C., defend the Lowman family, thronched. Mr. Southard has visited the oof advancement of Colby returned to South Carolina to ar. In his brief before the state su out that there was intense exciting hunting Jim Davis for several deining death to the colored manlality and influence of the shi papea also that the governor had reasons for thinking that the defendant should be unnafe in the Winnemah jail and so detained him in the penitentiary practically up to the time of trial. That defence him get paid local counsel at Winnboro to represent him, strongly indicates the arrest and felting in Fairfield County against him. 500 HOUSTON APPEAR IN HISTORIC PRICE: 5 CENTS N CITY JOLT ME COURT S EXTREME FOR NEGRO trial for Defending His Home ing Foreman, Granted New, use Following Killing Defend- nal Counsel—Case Has At- tion—L. G. Southard, White cal. court of the state of South Caro- of death for Jim Davis, a colored white road gang foreman who had pressed intention of removing the rough L. G. Southard, the white who risked his life last fall to see of whose members were later offices of the National Association People, 69 Fifth avenue, and has range for new trial for Jim Davis, preme court Mr. Southard poled ment in Fairfield County, mobs after the shooting and threat from sight; that owing to the po- white man it had not been popey to defend Davis; that despite change of venue for the trial. The state supreme court furthermore pointed out that a 'dying declaration' of the slain white man had improperly been admitted as a tainted officer, along the note that he made it in expectation of death. The N. A. A. C. 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The Disciples on the Storm-torn Sea (v. 22:24) They are sent across the sea by Christ (v. 22). Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a double. Doubts His response entanglement in the movement of the people to make Him King, for in John 12 it is shown that the people were so excited that they were about to make Him King by force. Christ dismisses the multitudes (v. 22). This may be taken as typical of the rejection by the nation whose rulers had already repented Him in the mountains along in the mountain (v. 23). Temptation to earthy honor and power had come to Him, therefore he went to the Father in prayer for resurrection. His greatest at such times. According to Mark 4:48 He saw from the mountain to the storm-torn sea on the storm-torn sea. 11. Jesus Walking on the Sea (v. 25-27) He was in the fourth watch of the night (v. 25). He did not come to them immediately, but waited till almost down. How did he do that? He was in the physical danger was great, but no doubt their mental perseverance was greater. They knew that they should be in such straits if He sent them? The stormy sea is not in the Lord's appointed way. 2. The disciples alarmed at His coming (v. 28). The sight of Him they cried out for fear. They said: "It is a spirit! It was the coming of their best friend to deliver them from danger. They saw comfort and good cheer (v. 27). In the midst of their distress they gave good cheer. It is I, be not afraid. This changed their fear to joy. 11. Peter Walking on the Sea (v. 28). 1. Peter's request. As soon as Peter recognized the voice of Jesus he cried: "Bid me come to thee on the water" (v. 28). 2. Jesus' response (v. 29). At the Lord's "come," Peter left the ship and walked on the water. While he kept his eyes on the Lord he walked on the waves. His faith linked him with the divine power and was thus upheld. Vital faith in Jesus Christ will enable the disciple to outside the storms of life. IV. Peter Sinking (v. 80). He took his eyes off the Lord and placed them upon the raging sea. This separated him from the divine power. We should learn to fix our eyes upon the Lord instead of upon our circumstances. Failure will surely follow if we give consideration to our circumstances and our own ability to master them. V. Christ Rescuing Peter (v. 31). When Peter began to sink he did the sensible thing. He cried out: "Lord, save me." Immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him. His salvation from death at the bottom of the sea was the result of the Lord taking hold of him. Jesus Christ in the incarnation was the divine hand reaching forth to rescue a sinking world. The significance of the expression "caught him" is made clear in Hebrews 2:16. It is there declared that Jesus took not upon Himself the nature of angels but took upon Himself the seed of Abraham. 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LING, OILING AND GREASING A Truck Service a Specialty DI TIRES AND TUBES Sold—They are guar- nished made regardless of cost. YOUR TRADE B LAMON'S DRY GOODS S tify all your wants in the Dry Goods line. A and Nations ALWAYS on hand. Your pa J. H. HARMON, Prop. ELIPE BT. PHONE PRESTON BURT F. TAYLOR ATCHMAKER, JEWELER, ENGRAVE REPAIRS AND FITS EYE GLASSES Twenty Odd Years on San Felipe Street JUITE 405, ODD FELLOWS TEMPL Louisiana at Prairie PHONE PRESTON 3154 LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN Doing General Blacksmithing, Wagon and Truck Body Building and Repairing; General Auto Repairing, Painting and Trimming. Expert Mechanics in charge of each department. TEXACO GAS and OILS SOLD. Also MOBILOIL—Other high grade Oils, Lubricants and Paraffine base Oils. WASHING, OILING AND GREASING AUTOS Truck Service a Specialty MANSFIELD TIRES and TUBES Sold—They are guaranteed to be among the best made regardless of cost. YOUR TRADE BOLIGITED! HARMON'S DRY GOODS STORE Can satisfy all your wants in the Dry Goods line. A full line of air Goods and Notions ALWAYS on hand. Your patronage so- lited. J. H. HARMON, Prop. *423 8A14 FELIPE ST.* PHONE PRESTON 2921 WATCHMAKER, JEWELER, ENGRAVER REPAIRS AND FITS EYE GLASSES Twenty Odd Years on San Felipe Street SUITE 405, ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE Louisiana at Prairie PHONE PRESTON 3154 LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN A GOOD PLACE TO EAT H. C. SELLS, Manager Peston 8185 713 Prairie HOUSTON, TEXAS TH'S RESTAURA A. SMITH, Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT SMITH'S RESTAURANT A. SMITH, Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT BEST OF SEVEN WEEKS ENCLOSED HELP Drop in and be Convicted 419 Milam Street DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon A1 409 12 MILAM All Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 8 Sundays by Appointment Phones Office Preston 1459 Residence Capitol 89 Valet AutoStrop Razor —Sharpens Itself The Safety Razor that Sharpens Its Own Blades COMPLETE OUTFITS $1.00 AND $8.00 For Sale at All Stores Selling Razors and Blades THE HOUSTON INFORME Just a Little Smile Pat, employed in a local quarry, one day dropped a stick of dynamite and forthright discharged into the clouds with several tons of debris. The catastrophe was witnessed by Mike, who, somewhat later was approached by the quarry owner. "Where's Pat?" asked the latter. "Gone," replied Mike. "And when will he be back?" "Well," said Mike. "if he comes back he will be went—bedd'd be back just yesterday." NOT BOSS AT HOME Rubby-Oh, wife! I've been promoted to boss in the office. Wiley-Yes, in the office maybe. **Looking to the Future** "What did you say when the duke proposed to you?" "I told him he had made me very happy." "So you accepted him?" "No. The compliment is something to talk about. A marriage would eventually be something to gossip about." Washington Star **Cruel Oversight** Jones-Why don't Brown and Robinson speak now? Smith-Who wrote a book with no end of scandal in it about people we know. Jones-I see he put Robinson in it. Smith-No, that's just the point. He didn't. **Cold Criticism** We were greeted with compliment, remarked the admiring friend. "I answered Senator Sorghum." The singers were off the key and the complimentary orators did not know what they were talking about. Otherwise, the occasion was a grand moment. AND STILL ANOTHER She—What do you hope to gain by biking me? He—Another kiss. On One Condition "Could you let me have $20 on this suit of clothes?" Farnbecker tying the suit up and down—Well, maybe I could, if der is about $18 in der pocket. Nothing to Worry About **Nothing to Worry About** Wife (awkened by a noise) - John! Wife (awkened by a noise) - John! Hub (drawn) -Ah, forget it. Probably just like a lot of those things you bear at bridge club-purify ingagery - Chinchinall Register. **A Modern Man** "You do it of baking. Mr. Newspaper says, 'You have something to eat.'" The young bride answered. "My baby's a cake easter." -The Progressive Grocer. **Odd** "It rather strange when you come to think of It." That is it. "You are called riddles, yet the plainer they are the more readily men give them up." -New Haren Register. **A Lap Hound** Porter -Lapdog! What do you mean by that? Why, the dog is as big as a mule. Well, you ought to be him lap up milk! REAL SPEED Looking to the Future Cruel Oversight Cold Criticism On One Condition A Modern Man A Lap Hound SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1927 ```markdown ``` PICTURES Tell a Story of Happiness and Woe. A Good Place to have them is the TEAL STUDIO. A. C. TEAL 409 1-2 MILAM ST. PHOTOGRAPHER PHONE PRESTON 8648 HOUSTON, TEXAS Sore Legs Healed Owen Larson, Illustrator, Vinyl, Color Legs, Healed Title: Your My Legs, Title: Your book "How to Fail My Legs" at A. C. LIEFE Pharmacy, 1835 Green Bay Ave. A. C. LIEFE Pharmacy, 1835 Green Bay Ave. W. P. TERRELL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT MODERN HOMES, APARTMENTS HOMES AND PLAIN HOMES CONSTRUCTION LOANS MADE Residence 2117 Stevens Phone Capitol 6670-W Peerless Pomade Straightens the hair Nothing else like it is on the market. Turns out it is a gorgeous dress. Charming beauty. A remarkable hair salon. FREE TRIAL=SEND NO MONEY PROMO take care of, PERFECTLY POMO take care of, PERFECTLY POMO SEND FOR TRIAL JAR TODAY SEND FOR TRIAL JAR TODAY SEND FOR TRIAL JAR TODAY Few "Wild" Horses As a wild animal, the hound is found only in the open wild or desert plains of North America, but is found in North and South America and Australia are not true wild horses. The wild dog is found in West and of South America are domesticated animals that have run wild, and are not wild. Pneumonia's Ravages Picoumba headed the list of diseases that caused the greatest number of deaths among our soldiers in the World war. More than 400,000 were killed, and 25,000 resulted from the influenza pneumonia pandemic which swept through every camp and cantonment in the country, killing more than 25,000 in the expeditionary forces. Referendum Before War The Southwestern Institute says that the holding of a referendum on war was the accepted method among organized Indian tribes like the Iroquodan and Mashokone tribes. This report was published in his writings published in 1724. Criticism's Object The legitimate aim of criticism is to direct attention to the excellent. The bad will dig its own graves, and the imperfect may safely be left to that final neglect from which no amount of press will increase popularity can rescue It.—Bovee. His Name Immortal On January 17, 1706, Benjamin Banham was not been recognized but he is recognized as having been the supreme man of talent in Amer- cation. Pan-American Conference Pan-American Conference the first Pan-American conference conferenced in 1880. It was originated and planned by James G. Blaine, secretary of state under President Harrison. Ten congressional签合协议 an arbitration treaty. Spaghetti Now Americanized The American people eat five pounds of spaghetti per capita per year. Most of the spaghetti, macaroni and kindred products used to be imported from Italy, but 60 per cent of what we now manufacture in the United States ```markdown ``` QUICK MO Manufacturers of Face Cream, P perfumes, Face Powders, Cosmetics MADAME SAXS Sold under special guarantee. No request. The following are some O'Neal. 2019 Melbenny; Ada O 2019 Melbenny; Victoria Lewis G. E. Foster; Jefferson Ave.; I ing Representative; M. O'Neal $10 to $18 per day. You can do SAXON Manufacturers of Face Creams, Beauty Preparations, Shaving Creams, Hair Preparations, Talcums, Perfumes, Face Powders, Cosmetics, Dental Preparations, Soaps, etc. MADAME SAXON'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Sold under special guarantee—Money refunded if not perfectly satisfactory. Testimonials furnished on request. The following are some of our Agents making handsome salaries in Houston: Mmes. R. L. O'Neal, 3019 McIllenny; Ada Couch, 1113 St. Charles; M. E. Jacobs, 1113 St. Charles; Josephine Rainer, 3019 McIllenny; Victoria Lewis, Gregg and Gillespie; Julia Kane, 1914 Carr; L. A. Carroll, Elgin St.; G. E. Foster, Jefferson Ave.; Ida Perkins, Forest Home Addition; MRS. MARTHA ROBINSON, Traveling Representative. Mrs. O'Neal sold $41.75 worth of goods her first day. Our agents are making from $10 to $18 per day. You can do the same. ORDER YOUR OUTFIT TODAY! 2202. HUTCHINS ST., Houston, Texas Houston "MILLIE WOOD WRITE MRS. ADAM City Monday This pageant, wh manner the glories of shown to multiplied th annual May fete held Learn R 500— PEOPLE Auspices R JAS. D ADMISSION: ADUL Tickets on s PEOPLES PHAR Y. W. C. A., Y. M and by PRINCII ```markdown ``` "MILESTONES" This pageant, which depicts in a very graphic, artistic and yet simple manner the glories of the Negro race in America, and which has been shown to multiplied thousands throughout the country, will replace the annual May fete held each year at West End Park. ADMISSION: ADULTS, 50c; CHILDREN (under 12), 25c. Box Seats, 75c (In charge R. G. LOCKETT.) Tickets on sale at ORGEN BARBER SHOPS, PEOPLES PHARMACY, HERBERT'S DRUG STORE, Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., THE HOUSTON INFORMER, and by PRINCIPALS and TEACHERS. When women engage, in my presence, in their favorite amusement of you, I will always spare my blushes. Permit me to rehearse you do us justice.—E.W. Brown Temptation to Ghosts If the dead can come back and move tables, why don't they tip over some of the hideous bronzes erected to them?—Detroit News. Washing Plants Wash house plants in soap suds occasionally to keep insects away. Houstonians, You Must Witness MRS. ADA CROGMAN-FRANKLIN OF KANSAS CITY, MO. City Auditorium Monday Afternoon, April 18 Learn Real History of Your Own Race! Auspices RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT JAS. D. RYAN, General Chairman W. R. S. SAXON President Timid Creatures Washing Plants AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE TO SELL OUR WONDERFUL TOILET ARTICLES Beauty Preparations, Shaving Cream Otics, Dental Preparation, Soap, etc. O'S WONDERFUL L Money refunded if not perfectly satisfied of our Agents making handmade sale douch, 1113 St. Charles; M. E. Jacob, 15 s., Gregg and Gillespie; Julia Kane, 19 Ida Perkins, Forest Home Addition; M. al sold $41.75 worth of goods her first d the same. ORDER YOUR OUTPUT T N PERFU PHONE FAIRFAX 2625 (Order from your nearest office) Etonians, You Must With LESTON WINDERFUL RACE PAGEANT WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY A CROGMAN-FI OF KANSAS CITY, MO. Auditor by Afternoon, A 2:30 O'clock which depicts in a very graphic, the Negro race in America, thousands throughout the country each year at West End Park. REAL HISTORY OF YOUR CITY IN PAGEANTS RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT R. RYAN, General Cha- lts, 50c; CHILDREN (under- In charge R. G. LOCKETT. sale at ORGEN BAR FARMACY, HERBERT'S M. C. A., THE HOUSTON PALS and TEACHERS. Dead Georgian Towns Dead Georgian Towns Dead towns of Georgia are Old and New Ebensher, Frederica, Abercorn, Hardhead, Peterburg, Jacksonburg, St. Johnville (Crawford county), Hartford (once capital of Pulaski county) Three Rattles a Year Three Rattles a Year A rattlesnake sheds its skin three times a year, each time acquiring an additional rattle. Rival of the Sum The hottest open flame known is the oxyacetylene flame, 3,300 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an answered question in Libesty. PAGE THREE PROFITS! MRB. H. L. BAXON Secy-Treas. MRE, H. L. SAXON Sociy-Treas. Hair Preparations, Talcums. HAIR GROWER ory, Testimonial furnished on site in Horsham, Pa. L. L. St. Charles, Josephine Rather, Carr; L. A. Carroll, Eglin St. MARTHA ROBINSON, Travel- Our agents are making from DAY! MECO. 3632 GILES AVE. Chicago, Ill. ess NES" CIAL BY FRANKLIN rium April 18 artistic and yet simple and which has been try, will replace the own Race! -500 CAST DEPARTMENT Sirman (2), 25c. Box Seats, 75c BER SHOPS, DRUG STORE, IN INFORMER, Knowledge Worth While It is very much better to know a thing below it than to know so much about it, or anything. Knowledge is power only when it is sure of the ground it seeks. Seven Seas Defined The north and south Atlantic, the north and south Pacific, the Arctic and Antarctic and the Indian oceans are called the Seven seas **Seedless, Coreless Apple** A Quebec tree bears seedless, coreless apples of fine quality, says the Dearborn Independent. PAGE FOUR Pork Bones 12\c0 Pork Chops 30\c0 Pork Ribs 19\c0 Pork Shoulder (whole) 12\c0 Pork Shoulder (out) 12\c0 Pork Slices 12\c0 Sweet Meat 12\c0 Dressed Chickens at Market Price Grocer 408 Milam Street Phones: P. 7061-8020 "The House of a Thousand Favors" City Happenings Mrs. Gerlean Hill, who has been indisposed, is up again. Mrs. Lizzie Garvin, 2401 St. Charles, is on the sick list this week. Hear the Antioch Baptist Church choir in a special program of music and song Easter Sunday night, April 17, 8 p.m. T. B. Blue, 422 West Dallas, S. P. employee, made a trip to Shreveport last Saturday to visit his mother. Mrs. Lewis, 702 Hughes, left Wednesday for a six-week visit with her sister in Alexandria, La. AGENTS—NEW PLAN, makes it easy to earn $60.00 to $100.00 weekly selling shares per worker. No experts needed. Write for FREE ANAKES for the manufacturer. Write for FREE SAW, New York. Mrs. M. Chimene entERTed Mission Circle No. 2 of Jordan Grove Baptist Church at her home, 2601 Broadway, last Friday evening. William Archibald, local Informer�er director, made a flying trip to Kensham, down on Galveston Bay, this week. Dr. R. O. Roett, local physician, left Monday for Chicago and other points, planning to do some post-work while away. Hear the famous Bethel Sunday school choir in Easter music Sunday morning, April 17, 9:30 o'clock. Miss Christine Burdette, pianist; C. F. Richardson, director. Miss M. Clement, Paris, aunt of Rev. J. I. Donaldson, enroute home from Beaumont, spent the week-end here. Kning last Sunday night for her home. Antioch Baptist Church choir invites you to hear their program of Easter music from Johnson, April 17, commencing at 8 p.m. Mr. William Johnson, Jennifer, vince, attribute to Dallas to join her heart in worship, now pastoring in that city, apart Sunday day as the guest of Mrs. A. J. Bonner, Bonner Tuam. IN MEMOIAM. In living memory of my dearest mother, Mr. A. J. Bonner, who departed this day April 18. Today, two years ago, you left me. Oh, dear friend, I have loved you since the moment I loved you sweet woe! I heart you to meet you some day in my life. A tribute to our darling mother, Mrs. Aurélie Blériot, who departed this life April 4, 2012. Just a line of sweet remembrance, she was born on April 2, 1920. Just a token of love devotion, she was born on April 2, 1920. The years of her life were numbered, but the memories whispered low, "She answered: 'I am ready to go.'" (Signed) Mrs. Tritchle, grandmother and Mrs. Blériot. (Signed) Mrs. Tritchle, grandmother and Mrs. Blériot. RETURN ENGAGE- MENT By Special Request Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club South's Premier Musical Organization Will Render a Superb MUSICAL FESTIVAL At ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Mon. Night April 25, 1927 8:30 O'Clock Promptly Hear These Artists Sing! Benefit Houston College, Dr. J. E. Knox, President Adults, 50c; Children, 25c (Special Seats for Whites) Sakowitz Bros. With Two Pairs of Longies For Big Boys 12 to 18 A stylish Suit for grownup boys -Bright-looking flannel, tailored in a summer construction, therefore a two-purpose suit. Wear it for Easter and all summer long. Silvery grays, sand tans; chuck full of lively patterns. -- BOYS' EASTER SUITS With 2 Pairs of Golf Knickers Made quarter lined for spring and summer wear for boys 6 to 12 years. New three-button model, and two pairs of real golf style knickers. Advanced fabrics in tan and gray, plain colors, plaids and stripes. WANTED: 500 mm, women and children at Bethel Sunday school Easter Sunday, April 17, 12:30 a.m. Proph. superintendent, Rev. J. B. Hunt, pastor, superintendent, friends! AGREED to call Dr. L. Kane's Hair Dresser, $1.50 per person, run down condition in the back, run down condition in the front, vicinity; for men and women. Price for W. Watt, P. W. Watt, Box 157, Houston, Texas. WATT'S NERVE TONIC for week in the back, run down condition in the back, vicinity; for men and women. Price for W. Watt, P. W. Watt, Box 157, Houston, Texas. WATT'S COUGH REMEDY for coughs. Cough, Sore throat, or an allergic reaction to the drug. Your Druglist for it or write P. W. WATT, P. O. Box 157, Houston, Texas. ATTENDED BOARD MEETING. Beez E. L. Hawnton and J. R. Burdette, pastor and Bethel Baptist churches, respectively, attended the board meeting of the Texas Worth last week. OFF TO TUSKEGE CLINIC. Dr. William M. Drake, P. F. Stone, Bodette, pastor and B. E. Mingleton, office of offices in Odd Pellow Temple, attended the chalk held at Tuskegue Institute, Tuskegue, Minnesota. DR. LEE BACK APRIL 9. The Informer is in receipt of a letter from Dr. H. E. Lee, who with Dr J. M. Franklin of Prairie View College took special surgical work in Mayo. He will leave the Tuskegue clinic in the mid-March to be with his family. His druglist for it or write P. W. WATT, P. O. Box 157, Houston, Texas. the treatment for the home and wounds, cuts, scars, soreness for flesh wounds, cuts, scars, soreness for the skin. Fiberactive in the stable as in the home treatment for skin wounds. Speed under its powerful influence the treatment is the same for animals with wounds, cuts, scars, soreness for膏液 with liquid Horseshoe, and soreness for healing process. Powder (liquid) 30c, 60c and 113c. Powder 30c, 40c, 60c and 113c. PASTOR'S ANNIVERSARY TO The Church of God, Sankiller and Valentine, Fourth Ward, will celebrate Christmas night. Pendleton, beginning Monday night, April 18, and running through December 16, will be bad each night, and public is invited 16 attend. The church and offers ask the general public for financial assistance in the church, and offers all on his Greens for a contribution. Program is communicated. The church and offers all on his Greens for a contribution. Program is communicated. A glorious time is expected Easter Sunday night. April 18, with services beginning at 10 a.m., at R. Smither, N. Curl and W. E. Grimes, committee; M. L. B. Pendleton Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. was well attended, fine lessons and splendid presentations. We attended to standard. Pastor Hubbard delivered a wonderful sermon. B.Y.U. in preparation for the lesson. Lesson taught by the pastor. Our pastor delivered a message using words of wisdom. Many of us were inspired to do greater work in the soul-saving meet. We attended a Reunion meeting preaching. W.H.M. Monday evening. Bible week Wednesday. We attended a test for May 18. Have you bought your recruitment? - Reporter 1 WANTED—500 men, women and children at Bethel Sunday school Easter Sunday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. A.C. Prophet, superintendent; Rev. J. R. Burdette, pastor. Please join us, friends! AGENTS WANTED to sell Dr. Link's Keep Sighting Hair Dreamer $1.50 per 60mm. See Sighting Hair Dreamer $1.50 per 60mm. 300 sales. Write for free samples. Dr. Link Medicine Co., 2666 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas (tf) See Spivey Printing Co. for good printing. Phones Preton 1996, 9252; 2320 McKinney, Reasonable rates Work called for and delivered promptly. WATTS NERVE TONIC for weak backs, aches and pains in the back, run down condition of the nerves, lost ability for men and women. Price $1 per bottle. Write P. W. Watts, Box 1571, Houston, Texas. Use WATTS COUGH REMEDY for Coughs, Golds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness, and Colds that settle on chest. Ask your Druggist for it or write P. W. WATTS, P. O. Box 1571, Houston, Texas. FOR RENT—4-room new, modern houses; large yards; on Medina street, Harriaburg, opposite the sawmill. If you work near Harrisburg, you had better rent one of these houses quite lively; only few left. Phone Fairfax 2639. J. W. ROYD, Lawyer—Clivil, Criminal and Divorce matters at the lowest press. Practice in all courts. 1000% Congress Avenue, phone Preston 6036, Houston, Texas. (tf) See the small tots and children of Bethel Sunday school in an Easter program of songs and recitations Sunday night, April 17, 7:45 o'clock. Come early in order to get a seat or standing room. I have for quick sale three improved pieces of city property: one in Third, one in Fourth and one in Fifth wards; all close in, Ring Fairfax 2560, or see Hobt. M. Catchings. The variety of musical numbers to be rendered by the Antioch Baptist Church choir, in keeping with the Easter season, will surely please the most critical. Mrs. M. H. Smith, organist, Mrs. M. W. D. Sledge, and rector. Be your own boas. Make big money selling Lyle's Indian Head Kidney and Liver Medicine and complete line of Tollet Preparations, including World's Best Hair Cream. Full or part time; half profits. Write today for proposition. The Lyle Company, 269 N. Watkins, Memphis, Tennessee. (f) Rev. J. I. Donaldson, pastor, Philip Congregation, and Miss Nina Sims are back from the state conference of Congregational churches held last week in Beaumont. Several national leaders were present and some very interesting sessions were held, according to the Houston delegates. Beaumonters of both races attended the same shows, and the reports showed wonderful gains in membership and finances. CHILDREN'S FATAL DISEASES Worms and parasites in the intestines of children undermine health and so weaken their vitality that they are more susceptible to child life. The safe course is to child life. The safe course is to vermifuge. It destroys and excludes the worms without the slightest injury to the health or activity of the child. It is also by Dowling Drug Co. 2003 Dowling THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1927 $20 A young boy ATTENDED BOARD MEETING. OFF TO TUSKEGEE CLINIC. DR. LEE BACK APRIL 9. FOR HOME AND STABLE BE HELD AT CHURCH OF GOD MT. CORINTH BAPTIST REV. A. HUBBARD. Pastor. MRS. DAVENPORT TO STAGE STYLE SHOW AT TEMPLE The fact that Mrs. Mollie Davenport, well-known director of style shows and revues, is in charge of the unique spring style show at the Odd Fellow's Temple next Monday night, April 11, assures Houstonians of a rare treat, and this celebrated local modiste and primoter states that the revue will be along different lines to any event of its kind ever before presented to a local audience. This means that several innovations and surprises will be sprung Monday night. This style revue is being sponsored by P. Ruffin as a benefit for Houston College, the local institution of learning, of which Dr. J. E. Knox is president; and Mrs. Davenport has kindly consented to give her time and talent to this event without any charges. Some of the leading social leaders will pose as models in this show, which will begin promptly at 8:30 o'clock. Tickets are now selling for the revue and the promoters are anxious that a large audience will witness the presentation, as the proceeds will be used for a laudable and worthy cause. HOUSTONIANS PLAN TO ATTEND P. V. S. H. G. CAMES Several Houstonan players to moton to Prairie View State College Friday night will play in the baseball game between Samuel Hunt College Dragon of Austin and the Patterson, contenders for conference play. The games will commence each day at 3:15 p.m. Election C. F. Richardson will win. NOTED SURGEON SEES TUSKEGEE ON DIXIE TOUR NOTED SURGEON SEES TUSKEGEE ON DIXIE TOUR (By The Associated Negro Press) (Tuskegee Inst. Ala., — "Tuskegee Inst." that best fits the average person, color or white, for the job of Dr. Mayo, Clinic, Rochester, Minn., in an address here Monday. "Here you are given the knowledge to apply the knowledge to your problem," Dr. Mayo said. "The institutions might learn from Tuskegee. Dr. Lutus Coffman, president of the bar of the party touring the South with Dr. Mayo, apaes briefly congratulating it which it has clung to the principles of education as advised by Booker T. Washington. The party was welcomed to Tuskegee. The principal, who introduced Dr. Mayo, as all people move about, seeking BANKERS' FIRE NEGRO CONCERN HAD GOOD YEAR BANKERS' FIRE NEGRO CONCERN HAD GOOD YEAR (By The Associated Negro Press) Durham, N. C.—That the Bankers' Fire Insurance Company, with headquarters in this city is forging ahead at a rapid but safe pace, was indicated at the annual meeting of the stockholders and directors when a dividend of 5% was declared. The 5% dividend declared this year represents a 1% increase over last year and evidences the growth of the company. The annual report of the president, W. G. Pearson, showed that the company now has in force $13,782,714.00 worth of insurance, $220,253.28 in premiums in force, and that the company had paid claims during the year amounting to $184,562.20. The continued growth of the company, in the opinion of Mr. Pearson, is due to the conservative and economic management of the company and the prompt payment of all claims. In the payment of claims, the Bankers Fire Insurance Company has established a record for promptness, which has increased the number of policy-holders considerably. DETROIT BLACKS CAUSE ARREST OF HOSPITAL'S HELP (By The Associated Negro Press) Detroit, Mich.—Mainly through the efforts of the local branch of the N.A.C.P. and other interested citizens, augmented by the immense pressure brought to bear by the Negro press of this city, indictments have been secured against three hospital orderlies who are charged with the murder of James Kelly, who was killed in the Receiving Hospital while a patient there a few weeks ago. Notwithstanding the fact that this is the city hospital, where no colored people are employed, it is firmly believed and has been openly discussed here that had not the Negroes pressed the case it would have been allowed to close with a mere dismissal of a few of the hospital employees. It was brought out that the lady in charge on the night that Kelly received bodily injuries which resulted in his death knew what had taken place but made no effort to report to the hospital authorities. 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WHITE; WILL WRITE BOOKS IN FRANCE New York City.—Walter White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been awarded a fellowship by the Guggenheim Memorial Association for the Ablesee Award. A year and a year in the south of France writing a novel and a book on lynching in America. The fellowships, in the words of the Guggenheim Foundation, "are intended for men and women of high level collectors and the培育 of the community, which already demonstrated unusual capacity for productive scholarship or unusual creative ability in the fine arts," and are open to citizens "irrespective of race, color or creed." The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation was the first of the first members of the State. The only former United States Senator and Mrs. Simon Guggenheim as a memorial to a son who died in 1922. Mr. White is one among 63 to receive fellowships this year. One other award goes to an Negro, Nicholson, the 19th centurion who is able to continue his studies of the musical conceptions of African peoples and to compare these conceptions with the older musical systems of Europe. Mr. White has been granted a year's leave asance by the board of directors of the N.A.C.P. in order to enable him to avail himself of the Guggenheim Foundation fellowship. Commenting on the award of the fellowship, Mr. White said: "I am, on course, immensely happy that the Guggenheim Foundation should have been one of its fellows." I will give me the necessary freedom to NEGRO TEACHERS OF T EXEMPLIFY PROFESS ORGANIZATION F SER NEGRO TEACHERS OF TEXAS CHALLENGED TO EXEMPLIFY PROFESSIONAL VISION IN STATE ORGANIZATION FOR EDUCATIONAL Through Preparation; Clear Vision of Task; The Will to Serv; Course age to Make the Path Adventure to Be Given. Given as the Fundamental Need. ARTICLE 1 A General Statement of the Situation. BY JOSSEPH J. RHOADS, Director of the High School, Dallas, Texas. My sense of the importance, magnitude, and difficulty of the task of the schoolroom as it has to do with shaping the destiny of Negro youth, makes me aware of the need to be patient with life processes. I have no inclination. Therefore, I teach and educational programs that are slow in the making. The process is painful. However, this attitude militant campaign against compromising policies and antagonized ideas that is so vital in the life of the race. Undoubtedly, there are scores of problems that are as are anxious to join hands in the development of an aggressive education system that may serve more worthily themselves, their pupils, and their pro- spectives. These strictures hinder us. Not only do they render impossible the distinction and separation of the vice, but dare deny us our BIRTH TO ADVENTURE. The Colored Teachers State Association of Texas has long since embraced the second generation in its existence, but the static ideas and practices of a generation passed persist and block the way of progress. For many years this situation has been a source of embarrassment to college aspiring teachers in this state, but --- Packard "Straight Eight" at $8 CORNER CONGRESS AND FANNIN FELLOWSHIP ALTER F. WHITE; E BOOKS IN FRANCE as do the writing for which my work with the most of the C.P. has left my little time. The great strides made during the last decade in bringing a new conception of the Negro to white people through the work of men like the American Hanoi. C.P. Cui has been enhancing Robeson, James Weldon Johnson and a host of others has done much to wards the solution of this thing we call the race problem. The most common question that the race problem is almost wholly a matter of misunderstanding. When people get to know the aspirations and accomplishments of those who people walls of the world color, the relief of the work out so far as the intelligent and de- ern members of each group are concerned. The Guggenheim fellowly has many ways to say that this end to still the most material which has come to me through my work with the N. A. A. C. P. "On the other hand the fellowly most of the people in the world are in the way of work of the Association and that brings great regret. I don't know how I shall feel away from the N. A. A. A. C. P. as a group of people, and I am veryளவாக as well as a religion with me. The board of directors has most generously granted us the right to do things in July after our Indianapolis conference. Mrs. White and I plan to sell for France on July 23rd. I hope to come back to the Association more well." My work, already, has been a F TEXAS CHALLENGED TO SESSIONAL VISION IN STATE N FOR EDUCATIONAL ERVICE. SERVICE. not until recently did a movement project the gradual but complete integration of the association on a plane with the magnitude of its capability and the intelligence of its commitment. Grafting progress has been made there is yet enough unbridled variety among a certain element of so-called leading Nero teachers in Texas and a variety of the new constitution, disclosed the it judgment and leadership of its program of the association for ten or so years, case, unless the situation is met with open opposition borne of knowledge or experience to make the faith adventure. I am not done, it is impossible to conceive that intelligent men, of vision, of mission, of character, of character, and citizenship will continue to be themselves, their self, passively a leadership that nurtures and trains the beaten path mapped out by creatures with fear in their hearts and ob-ject I attach no undue importance to my judgement in these feeble masters teaching our peculiar sense of duty to our youth, growing out of a consideration of the fact that within a very short while everything that is sacred in our histories and future must be taken to their hands; and that, in large part, we must leave to the task of securing for the race a larger place of concern among other races of men, to take on professional responsibility rather seriously. The Negro child has within his nature all the native materials neces- SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Black and Russia Calf sary to build a life equal to his future tasks; and I have resolved to help him develop to the limit of his capacities. I am not sure that I could help him. I am determined not to consciously hinder him; and not to allow him to do anything. I commission or omission, in so far as it lies within my power to prevent that. Personally— "I am only one I cannot do everything But I can do something What I can do in doubt do. What I will do." LARGE TAILORING FIRM IS LAUNCHED IN MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis, Tenn.—What bids fair to be the largest tailoring establishment in the world, was launched here last week when the Buffalo Tailoring Company opened its first branch in every state in the country. The Buffalo Tailoring Company is by no means a new company, having been founded in 1910 by Edward Buffalo. During these twenty-four years, Mr. Buffalo has had agents in nine of the states and has been involved in business done in these states evidenced to him the possibilities of expanding the business. He has also mand for "Buffalo Tailoring." To do this he sought the advice and support of the business community and the newly organized corporation resulted in the plans of the officers of the company, branches will be located in various cities, Chattanooga, Pittsburgh, Washington, and other principal cities and agents will be appointed in practically every town. He has joined the force including such nationally known tailoring salemans as William Hamilton, James Hittsburg, Washington, and other principal boards and directors include some of the most prominent business men of Memphis among whom are. Edward Buffalo, founder and president of the banker and drugstor, who is vice president and John T. Cittelsen, secretary. TENDERED POST NEGRO REFUSES TO ACCEPT JOB Washington, D. C.—The recent announcement and deadline for the United States minister to Liberia, to which he was recently appointed by President Clinton, has already enabled the powers that are endeavored to protect the people of Liberia to this proposition of honor held by Dr. Solomon Poon Hood, a political lawyer. Mr. Carter's decision, which was an appeal to the United States, came as a sudden surprise and, hence, a shock to the age of fifty years. In effect, having spent twenty years in the United States, Mr. Carter did not consider it advisable for him to tackle the issue of the health of a younger of which is a more infant. Following Mr. Carter's action, it was decided that he will be the consular service, in which he will be for the past twenty years and will continue to serve the consulate at Calais, which will be prepared for his selection. At William St. Paul, the leading contender. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER "GOIN' SOME" CHORUS AT KEY THEATER THIS WEEK COBB GIVEN BANQUET BY LEADING PEOPLE; COOLIDGE SENT LETTER DIRECT FROM MAKER TO WEARER You Figure the local Middle-man's high Male St. rent and other high selling cost and profit, and then multiply it by eight Middle-man, and you will see why you shouldn't pay all these eight Middle-man's high selling cost and profit when you have the opportunity of buying DIRECT from the world's largest Woolen Manufacturer, operating a chain of stores from coast to coast, all fully equipped with their Union Workshops, fully developed. SAVE These 8 Middle-man's high selling cost and profits. Woolen Wholesaler's Jobber's Executive's Retail House's Clothing Manufacturer's Wholesaler's Bollinger's Direct to you Sample Suits That were made to display woolens to clothing manufacturers. Months in advance of Middle-man's styles. Also the Company's 104 stores' unclaimed suits, closed and through this outlet branch below cost of making. To give every one advantage of the list of this Out-of-Season Sale to keep the contracted year-round tailors busy, $3 and coupon will get a receipt for $3 on Any Sample Suit or will have a TRY-ON made to your individual measure of any woolens in the house at Austin Woolen Co. Real Hand Tailoring Houston 510 TRAVIS ST. Rice Hotel PRICE (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C.-A committee of one hundred citizens, men and women, met on Monday to day evening to tender a testimonial banquet and reception to Honorable Robert E. McCormick, municipal judge of the District of Columbia. Representatives of the education department of the national political life of the national capital gathered to pay honor to the guest of the letters and telegrams were received by the chairman of the committee, Mr. Robert E. McCormick, in various parts of the country testifying to the high regard in which Judge McCormick has served because of his efforts through many years in its behalf. Letters were sent to the United States, President Coulde, John G. Sargent, attorney-general of the United States. President Coulde, "The White House," Washington. March 24, 1927 I was glad to hear that you were invited to the White House as a director of the James A. Cobb tomorrow evening. It will be impossible for my wife to express my respect and confidence in the position of the envoy, the lavency to which he was appointed everyone spoke in highest terms of him and the care he carried out his previous reputation. Will you be good enough to present my greetings and best wishes to those at the dinner. (Signed) CALVIN COOLEID* Judge Cobb was appointed to the vacancy by the death of the late Dr. James A. Cobb, served for a period of 24 years. Judge Cobb is the only colored member of PLOLIMP EXP-LAESTER SERVICES. Pre-Resort services will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Wilson and Cleveland, Rev. J. I. Donaldson, pastor, next week, and the public in THE HOUSTON INFOQ EATER THIS WEEK RHINELANDERS PLAN FURTHER FIGHT IN COURT (BY The Associated Negro Press) New York City—That Mrs. Alice Kip Rhinlander intends to sue her white husband for separation and permanent alimony was intimated here Thursday following in the wake of the court's decision which again denied Rhinlander an annulment of his marriage on the ground that his wife was a colored woman. Mrs. Rhinlander and her stepmother have been charged in a separation suit charging cruelty and abandonment had been prepared and would be served on Rhinlander in the next Under the court's ruling, Mrs. Rhinlander has received temporary Rhinlander amounting to $200 per month and allowed $6,500 in court fees. With the payment of alimony ceased and whether our Rhinlander will be Billing us to pay the monthly stipend of our陷害 is prolegible. AKER TO WEAR Right Way To Put On Good Flush and Make They Grow Up Strong and Vigorous Don't take any chances when your frail child is underweight and needs the help of vitalizing vitamins. Go right to any drizzler and get a box of McCoy's Oil Liver Oil for children for 60 cents and so are sugar coated children like to take them. There plenty of vitamins in McCoy's—just the kind need to bring strength and health to your child and give him the happy start in life that Just give him McCoy's for 30 days, Mother, instead of the nasty taste, stomach acidic Cod Liver Oil and good results get your money back. Y. W. C. A. WESLEY NOTES. Registered nurses will deliver health talks to all Girl Reserve clubs of the city this week. See the health exhibit at social hall this week; an event in the library; and health and where to get them. Our annual membership drive is on. Slonagha 500 members for Y.W.C.A. Renewals also count in the contest. Publicity committee hold an oocontent meeting on Thursday to publicize this publicity "Reportor" AN EXHILARATING EFFECT. A bottle of Herbine on the shelf at home is like having a doctor in the room. You can relieve the digestion get out of order or the bowels fail to act. One or two eyes in all that is necessary is to have a good feeling of exhilaration and buoyancy of spirits which belongs only to perfect health. Price $1.00. Sold by Walmart. MER. SATURDAY. APRIL 9. 1927 MAKE EVERY WEEK HEALTH WEEK. By Algren B, Jackson, D. D. Director Department of Public Health, Howard University, Washington, D. C. (For the Associated Negro Press.) The week of April 3-10 has been set apart as National Negro Health Week. The week of April 5—of the immortal Booker T. Washington, who originated and made the Negro American each year. Should the greater importance and value in the Negro and American each year should be placed on the citizens of any city as to the need of stressing the importance of this week to the Negro and American rates of health or ask your physician to do so for you and learn the different white and colored people in whites and colored there. Throughout the United States the federal government rates of white and colored people is so constant that the matter of error in statistic is not as important as it is not very pleasant to have the fact of our unwholesomeness and untimely death. But the condition does exist, and, if ever there is to be an improvement, the special and particular business to do is special and particular business to develop the health condition so that health can getting and keeping the most fashionable pastime in which our race is most important, it must come to realize that health, positive health is the basis upon which we can develop the social, economic, and political emancipation for which we are all Liberty to the Negro in America can come only as the result of continually increasing nor progressive, give us a better education, good health, status, stamina, and urge which come from good health and good health which have liberty to spite of all anyone can do to prevent us enjoying all that America has to offer to our poor health and high death rate, the entire fault is not the fault of their poor health and high death rate are (and they never overwork themselves) in attempting a campaign to prevent our great unfortunate burden bring relief to our great unfortunate manses, they stand almost unfortunate in activity and indifference. Public health which, theoretically, lead to clean citizens is the business of the municipality and the officials chosen to carry out the work of colored citizens of this and other cities throughout our nation usually get the sick and the sick and the sick and the sick and death rate among our people most certainly must be measured of indifference and inefficiency on the part of the local health system. The lack of proper hospitalization for tuberculosis and other contagious diseases, immune from investigation and correction, together with the general tendency to overuse immunization, are likely to be weak spots in the local health code which demand a more humane approach. Without a doubt this must be done if we ever hope to bring our high morbidity and mortality to a par with the whites. And all the movers must be started by Negroes themselves and joined with a vignet who gets action from the community. A program breaks down. However, any attempt to make *National Negro Movement* should not be regarded as merely a racial measure, but one of deep civil rights and a humanitarian standpoint, certainly within the whole population. The movement should awake the civic patriotism of Negroes, but most of them most elemental emotion—that of a humanitarian standpoint, certainly in America is big enough to comfortably and safely house sick Negroes and to provide them with care, in that the germs of disease except in rare instance play no power. BOUQUETS FOR EDITOR. That The Informer's persistent and consistent stand for civic righteousness is appreciated and properly appraised, is indicated in the following bouquets received by the editor: “I am still reading The Houston Informer with great pleasure, as I have been doing for the past six years, I have derived considerable help and benefit from your editorials, which I have incorporated into my thesis work at Harvard and Boston universities. I certainly admire you for the work you are doing for our race, which I constantly skating, and I like—Lutter M. Fuller, Cambridge, Mass. Enclosed find check to help you in your legal defense fund. What our race needs is more men of Richardson's type. Keep up the good work. — Ellis C. Renn, Oklahoma City, Okla. “Every issue of The Informer indicates that its editor has done a good week’s work. I am sure you realize how heartily I share your worthy purposes and policies, as such have to do with elevating the race to a higher plane of self-respect and citizenship.” — Joseph J. Rhoads, principal Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas. “Notwithstanding your case terminated as was to be expected, rest assured that I am one of your all over the world with you till the bench breaks.”—Dr. J. M. Franklin of Prairie View, written enroute to Tuskegee Institute. My friend, may you be right in all your efforts; but my friend, right or wrong. I. Griggsy, president Mutual Bank of Buffalo Association, Houston, Texas. TURN YOUR TUMBLES INTO BUMPS OF WISDOM. PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE. Well, sir, if Easter isn't just around the corner! Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Haynes in their brand new Star sedan—the latest model—looking "red hot." Mrs. C. A. Jackson showing Mrs. Roberts Dodd-Crawford, the lyric soprano of Chicago and Texas product, is in the Odd Follows Temple. Mrs. Crawford resided here during the World War, her husband, Captain W. B. Crawford, being a member of the 8th Illinois regiment at that time. Mrs. T. D. Mitchell and grandson, Cleutha, "airing out" in their new Chevrolet sedan. Wonder where's Brer T. D.? What follows dressed so immaculately and the Hire is 1927 edition of the fashion plate. I none other than Joe Johnson, proprietor of the Temple barber shop. See that cute little handkerchief in his coat pocket. O, boy! Group of "policy" players going over and comparing their numbers and be moaning their bad luck. Why not try the washer-woman's famous numbers: 4-11-17? Attorneys Carter W. Wealey and J. ("Jack") Aiston Atkins, who has deserted Muskogee, Okla. for "Heavenly Houst," getting out of their Bulck sedan. They plan several enterprises for this city. Mrs. Anna Strndford Toole, Mrs. Crawford's pianist, and Mrs. C. A. George, seeing the city in the latter's Standebaker. Mrs. Toole is a graduate doctor and a doctor of music and former Mrs. Doris B. Kirkman and Mrs. Ada Crogman-Franklin, recreational expert of Kansas City, Mo., who will present "Milestones," a historical racial pageant at City Auditorium Monday afternoon, April 18, 2:30 o'clock, showing the latter's husband, Editor C. A. Franklin of the Kansas City Call, through the Odd Fellows Temple. Mrs. T. M. Shadowens emerging from the Odd Fellows Temple, where her husband maintains his offices. The doctor attended the medical and surgical clinic at Tuskegee Institute this week. Have you heard the latest? Well, it isn't out yet! Aaron Day, Jr., H. P. ("Horse Power") Carter and Hobart Taylor, insurance luminaries, holding a powwow or tete-tete. Looks like the lion and the lamb have lain down together. Atta, fellows! Tats! See you at the style revue at Odd Fellows Temple Monday night, April 11, given as benefit for Houston College. BURNEY NOT WITH INFORMER. Roland Burney, former city circulator for The Informer, is no longer connected with the Houston Informer, who has written to him with him for this paper, do so at their own risk and peril. All local readers and advertisers will govern themselves according (Signez) C. F. Richardson, E. Publisher-Editor. YOAKUM NOTES. Yoakum, Texas.—Mrs. Georgia Nichols, Cuero, is visiting her daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Williams. Misses Helen Gillen, Eddie Lee Taylor and P. Howard visited Mrs. E. Caldwell. Meadames Cline and Bracked, Shiner, visited their sister, Mrs. Cline. Messrs. Roberts, Will Ashley, Kuyken, dall Edwards and Lenzy were in Shiner Friday. Robert Ashley left for San Antonio Sunday. Misses Beulah Edwards and Fannie Lenzy had business in Sweet Home, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harper, Halletsville, Rev. J. A. Thomas and Mrs. Cora Rice were here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Journey and Mrs. Geneva Jackson attended the party at Westoff Saturday night. The remains of Albert Spears were interred in the city cemetery under the auspices of the Massons and Knights of Pythias. BREMOND BRIEFS. Bremond, Texas—Spartan Giving Gilding, Houston, is a visitor. Mackenzie McKenzie, 19, and Matthew Russell is visiting her mother. The reporter, who has been a reporter for the newspaper, Ms. Arlee Johnson is always audition for the Author's P. L. Alex ROCKDALE DOTS. Rockdale, Texas.—Sunday schools at all churches were well attended. Rev. A. Hubbard, Taylor, preached two soul-stirring sermons at Springfield. Rev. Nious was with his people Sunday at New Hope. Mrs. B. Y. Aycock and family, San Antonio, were visitors here Sunday. 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Hubert and Mrs. H. M. Middleton brought down the house, while Dr. L. M. Mitchell, with his lo�-in-collection, and the B. M. B. and Robson, with her readings and the more, and Miss Geraldine Foster, with a piano selection, easily shared the honors of the evening. The booster song, "Houston is a Grand Old Town," composed and led by the唱者, and the band was as old as did the trio by Mmes. L. A. Davies, Robertson and E. J. Mann; duet by Mrs. Mann and M. H. Montgomery (latter former Galvestonian); ladies chorus and male octet with their "Moments of Music," in the "Moments of Music," and the "Moments of Music," in the "Moments of Music," and the "Moments of Music." P. O. Smith is a pianist-diresser of this wonderful musical organization and Editor C. F. Richard arson is president and business manager. At the close of the program the Island City Choral Club presented the Houston artists with a lovely bouquet of flowers. The concert was sponsored by Reedy Chapel A, M. E. Church, Rev. K, J. B. 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Truly, the business of such a group is worth going after, and our 1927 message to all advertisers is— Say It In The Houston Informer An Ad Each Week Is the Best Way to Speak 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. Recorded as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston Town, under the Act of March 3, 1979 G. P. RICHARDSON .Editor-Publisher ALPHONSE MILLS .Advertising Manager NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year .$2.00 Nine Months .1.50 Six Months .1.00 TELEPHONES: 8:00 a. m. to 7 p. m. Preston 1243 TELEPHONES: Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn born Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 430 Longport Building, New York IMPORTANT Make all checks, Crafts, money orders, etc. available to all communications to the Houston informer, 400-410 Odd Fellows Temple, Houston Texas. NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS: Always demand a receipt when paying your subscription to The Houston informer and pay no subscriptions to unauthorized representatives. All dubts will have to be covered. Protect your interests, as well as ours, by insisting upon a receipt and then keep it. THE INFORMER'S PLATFORM: 1. Democracy, both domestic and foreign. 2. Playgrounds for colored children. 3. Better educational facilities, both teachers and physical properties, for colored youths. 4. Educated, consecrated ministry. 5. Development of the Houston Ship Channel, thereby mating Houston the South's premier city. 6. Co-education and colored races on all matters of vital importance and less racial animosity and antagonism. 7. Good streets, better drainage and sanitary toilets for entire urban population. 8. Federal investigation of, and Federal legislation to suppress, lynching. 9. Enforcement law for all men and equal railroad accommodations for all passengers. 10. Racial co-operation, teamwork, advancement, betterment and solidarity. ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHEED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN SHOULD RECEIVE LESS. — ROOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1927 BOND ISSUES FOR CIVIC IMPROVEMENTS: Next Monday, April 11, the qualified voters of Houston will either approve or reject thirteen bond issues, in whole or in part, by their ballots; and, because of what is involved in this election, the Informer wishes to enlighten our readers concerning the proposals for civic improvements and municipal expansion. The following propositions will be voted on: Drainage, $1,600,000; civic center, $1,400,000; city hall, $1,100,000; paving, $1,100,000; farmers' market, $400,000; gravel streets, $300,000; sanitary sewers, $250,000; straightening and widening Buffalo bayou, $250,000; additions to disposal plant, $200,000; precinct fire and police stations, $175,000; hospital additions, $150,000; extension of fire alarm and traffic light system, $150,000; incinerators, $100,000. It seems that the civic center and city hall issues will meet more opposition at the polls Monday than any other propositions on the ballot, for many of the voters can not see the need of a civic center, or "expensive" city hall. While The Informer is not so enthusiastic over the civic center proposition, the matter has been carefully studied by a city planning commission composed of public-spirited citizens, who served without compensation, and it has been endorsed by most of the local organizations which have Houston's interest, progress and expansion at heart; and thus this paper will not oppose this issue. That Houston needs a new city hall is readily apparent, not from the interior of the present antecedent structure, but from the exterior; for the present building is not only inadequate to house the various municipal departments, but it is a sad and sorrowful reflection upon "Heavenly Houston"'s civic pride. With imposing structures and modern buildings being erected all over the city, and with Houston assuming the leadership of all Texas cities, certainly our municipal officials and departments should be housed in a building that is in keeping with a city of Houston's prestige, magnitude, wealth and culture. The Informer heartily endorses the $1,000,000 bond issue for the construction of a new city hall, and urges our people to cast an affirmative vote on this proposition at Monday's election. The drainage issue of $1,000,000 certainly should be carried, for the construction of rainwater managements when it comes to drainage, and with an unusual rainfall that is imperative need of better drainage facilities, and the city engineering department states that this sum will take care of most of the drainage needs. The $1,000,000 issue for permanent paving—while it might appear as a mighty large sum of money, in view of the fact that all permanent paving is done here on the front-foot paving plan—will make it possible for the city to keep pace and comply with numerous petitions from property owners for the city to pay its The Houston Informer share in paving street intersections where paving projects are planned or are under way. The $400,000 issue for a farmers' market, which will be erected over the bayon at Preston, Smith and Texas, will provide a real market for the farmers and truck gardeners who only bring their wares to the city for sale, and who now crowd and jam the sidewalks. The $300,000 allowance for graveling streets should merit and receive the approval of every voter, for only by graveled streets can Houston's masses be lifted out of the mud and water, which condition becomes both deplorable and alarming during the rainy season of the year. Some of these propositions vitally and directly affect our group, and all of them indirectly affect Houston's colored population, which is the most populous city in the state, vote during 1927—to go to the polls Monday, April 11, and cast their ballots for a program of civic improvements and municipal expansion. In the main, The Informer favors all of the thirteen issues, at the same time realizing the unfavorable popular reaction to bond issues under ordinary circumstances; but this is an extraordinary situation, and the failure of the majority of the bond issues to meet Monday's election will greatly hurt and seriously hamper Houston's unprecedented progress and marvelous expansion. ORGANIZED BUSINESS BODY NEEDED. The Informer has repeatedly cited attention to the urgent and pressing need of some kind of an organization among the business men and women of Houston, just as our people maintain in other progressive American cities where they are engaged in business and the professions to any appreciable extent. There have been several efforts made here within recent years to operate a business league, and a local group of business and professional men made a very pretentious showing two or three years ago with the defunct Colored Commercial Club. When we employ the term "defunct" in connection with this organization, we do not mean it in the sense of financial bankruptcy, or the inability to meet its financial obligations; but we use the word to denote the fact that the organization is not functioning, that it is in a state of innocuous desuetude, and that it has failed to live up to its opportunities and responsibilities. The Informer is of the opinion that just because previous efforts and success have not been successful, or has noane, valid or rational reason why the business and professional men and women of Houston should not have a virile and well-functioning organization. No race or people can make much progress in business, profession or commerce without co-operation and co-ordination of their efforts. In organization there is strength and power, but without organization we can accomplish but little. The objects of a business league, commercial club or chamber of commerce, are quite obvious and readily apparent even to the casual observer; for an interchange and exchange of ideas and the contacts formed through such organized efforts—the spirit of together—always have a very favorable and far-reaching reaction. The colored business men of Houston are really sleeping on their job, when it comes to looking after their interests through some organized channel; and, while some have succeeded and are organized business men, others have to help them achieve and accumulate were they to join forces in an organized way to advance and safeguard not only their individual business interests, but the interests of all members of the race engaged in business in this growing city! When it comes to organization, it seems that our professional management organizations have the value of co-operation and group action, and thus we find our physicians, dentists and pharmacists well organized and putting over a concrete and tangible program. With its numerous business concerns, its many insurance companies and formal organizations, Houston certainly should have a strong presence in the business world; for we certainly possess men and women who are fully able and capable of putting over such a program, but the fault seems to lie in the fact that no one appears willing to take the initiative in this matter. It is a sad reflection upon the boasted intelligence, business acumen and pride of the Houston Negroes that we do not have a business league, commercial club or chamber of commerce, or that we seem to be unable to keep one functioning like our racial brothers are doing in other Southern cities. If a race that has been engaged successfully in business and has a strong presence in the business world and essential to maintain business organizations, how much more necessary and imperative is it for a young race to pursue a similar course? Wherever organized efforts can not make much headway among our people, either in church, business, civic projects or whatnot, it is generally attributable to an overuse of selfishness, which will eventually sap the life and vitality out of any movement. As a group we need to adopt this as our motto, "Each for all and for each," and then religiously endeavor to carry out this slogan to its fullest extent. WE ARE LOUD AND LONG ON TALKING about RACE PRIDE and LOVE FOR OUR OWN PEOPLE, BUT SELDOM SPEAK ABOVE A WHISPER IN OUR ACTIONS TO DEMONSTRATE OUR RACIAL PRIDE AND LOVE. PEOPLE ARE FAR MORE INTERESTED NOWADAYS IN WHAT ONE DOES, RATHER THAN WHAT SAYS. We have learned that unemployed persons used to say, "Talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy land," and that is just as true today—if not truer—as in the early days of our racial history as freedmen in this country. Only through tranfigrated efforts can the local colored business and professional men and women hope to keep pace with the wonderful progress and growth of "Heavenly Houston," and it will be easier to work for them if we sit up, by and by, failing or refusing to pool our business, professional and commercial interests, permit such golden opportunities to escape our grasp and grip. By all means, friends, we are perfect some type or kind of business organization within the next month; and as far as the name is concerned, that will not matter much if we can first get the organization, we really owe this duty to ourselves, our race, our fair city and the social order; therefore, in the vernacular of the street, "Let's put up or shut up!" ```markdown ``` OPINIONS IS THE NEGRO CHURCH DETERIORATING ( BY DEAN KELLY MILLER. Howard, University.) The other day I had a long-drawn-out conversation with a friend of mine who has had long experience in the Christian ministry, and who possesses a comprehensive group upon the general movements of the time. He is well aware of the practical learning, and may be called a fundamentalist with modern tendencies. That the Christian church as a whole's apostate to the principles of the founder is a widely accepted belief. The world war furnished proof of this proposition. Let the theological adepts, if they can, point out what concept of Jesus this tragic struggle was waged. Christ cautioned that you should not be so blinded by the worldly world latter. But perhaps the simplest test of the Christian creed is to be found in its missionary application. The so-called heathens, in all part of the world, are repudiating the missionary's gospel because of the breakdown of his teachings in the home land. The heathen mind, in its unsophisticated state, is severely logical. A people who profess to follow a religion which possesses a Christian orientation, are Christians, and expect the heathen Chinese to be impressed with their moral consistency. a nation which boasts billions on top of billions need not expect the heathen mind to heed the preachment "lay not up impressions on earth." When Christians lynch other Christians because of the color of their clothing, they must themselves that they are doing the will of Him whom they call master. I spoke to a white audience recently on "Christianity and race," pointing out to them the amazing inconsistency between the professed principles and actual practice of the ordinary white Christian. If Jesus should come to Washington, the capital of the greatest extant Christian nation, under the leadership of the first president of the Christian Church of the great hotel would give him no meat; the proprietor of the drug store would give him no drink; he would find no welcome in a single white Christian home. If he sought Christian fellowship and made application for membership in the church, he would not be able to worship in his name, would point him to some little colored church around the corner, courteously pointing out that this church is for white Christians only to the exclusion of communicants of his color. The attempt to reconcile Christ and caste, creed and color, is a hopelessly impossible undertaking. The white Christian may indeed do these things, if he can do them. The black Christian may he can do so and remain true to the gospel of the meek and lowly head of the church. But let not the Negro professing Christian assume any spiritual superiority because he is not disposed to this particular mode of apostasy. May he not practice other forms of apostasy which are just as revolting to the pure and undefiled gospel which Jesus released for the guidance of the My learned friend and myself discourses at length upon the effect of the doctrine of evolution upon the laft of faith. It was my good fortune to hear the late William Jennings Bryan, in what I believed was his first important pronouncement upon this great theme. It was while he was on his western journey that he stated that Darwinism had undermined the faith and morals of the rising American belief contrary controversy about this proposition. Modernists and fundamentals have arisen, each defending his view with hearts of controversy. But so far, no one has yet undertaken to dispute, much less to refute, Bryan's basic proposition. I am an avowed evolutionist and have been ever since I was in my teens, and to me the lamentable fact is too painfully apparent. Science, whether rightly or wrongly interpreted, has frustrated the religious community. It is true that Darwinism is our father's interpreted it, without putting any other interpretation, with like sanction, in its stand. Darwinism will doubletly prevail. Science will win, as it always has done, in its historic conflict with religion. The church will sooner or later find a way to interpret the teachings of science satisfactorily to the claims of religion. But the period of transition will experience great religious reaction and lapse from the faith of the father. It requires defense must needs come; but woe unto that generation by which it contends. If we could take a census of the actual, born fide religious belief of young people in our high schools and colleges today, it would startle the elders almost beyond recovery. This is just as true of the Negro as of the white youth. A deeper indoctrination in the physical and spiritual basis of things may restore the old foundation and lead to a still firmer basis for higher and better things. This is the only hope. Our youth today are in the intoxicated stage. They get but a smattering of science and are not yet able to relate it to the whole equation of life. But we cannot afford to imitate Bryan and deny them science altogether because we are not able to understand the effect of the large draught which will come with time. We deed the mural rush after wealth and pleasure is the dominant passion of our day. This is because the imagination is not dominated by a more fascinating ideal. The imagination is not statismanism. It is needed to enter into any load denunciation of the dogmatic nature of reform the heart and character of youth by condemnation; but they must be shown a more excellent way. Have our religious leaders the ability to do this? Let me now speak more specifically of the state of affairs of the Negro church. I must first qualify as an expert. I presume that I have met with the ministry in all parts of the country as generally as any other living Negro layman. I have been equally acceptable to all denominations and have addressed ministers' meetings practically everywhere. I have been able to understand the history of the times. This is true of the layman rather than of the clergy. There is not an avowed Negro modernist in America. If so, he must keep needs his modernist in the back part of his mind for the good and sufficient reason, that the older half of the Negro community is shot through with the newer interpretation. There is an almost complete interpretation which the elders demand to satisfy their faith. The Negro clergy are sympathetic in the dual task of such great spiritual complexity. The new issue is the need to understand the passionate presentation. How to quicken in the product of the high school and the college to the moral and spiritual enthusiasm which acted their less If one attend the conferences and general meetings of our great denominations, he will be impressed with the thought that their energies are almost wholly engrossed with raising money and secular connections activities. The Secretary of the House of Representatives and the President of the National Committee for more scarcely more than holding their own. I have been. Washington for more than forty years. The Negro population has more than doubled itself. The Negro churches, either in numbers, or spiritual force, have made little or no headway since 1890. All of our great cities are being baptized, while the other nations are looking on. The simpler mode of organization and less right exactions may account for this balance of advantage in favor of the Baptists. The highest test of religious advancement is to be gauged by the impression which it makes upon the minds of the rising generation. The older ones among us will be soon gathered with the elders. The religious estate may have been in the hands of those who now coming on. Will they have the spiritual empląment of the age it has. What is the future of the Negro churches in Washington to the young men now in the Dunbar high school, or those of Baltimore to the product of the Frederick Douglass high school, or those of any other city to the rising intelligent? We are greatly concerned over the disquestioning reports and rumors of misdebtions in high and low eclectistic circles. If those who now bear the burden of the land and their rights are not in the same way as those who have been to be born by the most brains and character in the race take hold of the work which they must shortly lay down, they must beckon to them with clean hands and pure hearts. "A little learning is a dangerous thing; There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain. There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain. CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS A Deer Gus: 'Lots er times, I has spoke ter yu 'bout de diffunt II'l merculiar ways our fokes has uv doin' dere oan peepul, not dat I 'specks dat yu kin he'p it, ner dat whut I 'ses 'bout it aint gwineter hav' no 'feck on innyboddy, yit I jis caint he'p frum gwine over sum uv desse II'l merculiarities Wun er dese merculiar things dat our fokes is prone ter is packin bones frum won party ter de ither. Jis let it be noan dat dere is 2 fokes dat thinks er rite smart uv wun ernuther, an dese bone taters'll git bizzy, an es sho'es wun er de ither wun er dese pare, shose dat he is willin' ter pay inny 'tintchun ter whut de bone toter brings, den de big bone totin bizness picks up. I aint tawkin 'bout family erfairs, Gus, but jis men frins er wimmen frins; jis let desse ole dubble tunged hyeners git it fixed in dere mines dat heer is 2 good frins whut seems ter keer er hole lot fer wun ernuther, an hear dey go from fus wun an den de ither. Den, Gus, dere's wun uther it' runt uv er animul, dat messes up our grupe, an he is de feller dat's got awl de since dat de Lord ever handid out ter mankine. He nose mo' 'bout inny sub- jick den de party dat fus brung de subjick ter de lite. Yu caint bring up inny thing a tawl dat he caint gin yu mo' lite on den awl de 'fessers in awl de big collidges in dis kuntry. In nose jls whites, the new, the gun in up the blu wint, the dats of 'tjnthun av da wurl; he kin tell yu rite now whoose gwimeter be nomernated an 'leckted in de 'nex' prezerdintchial 'leckshun; he nose jls de outcum uv de Chineeze stir-up; he, ter let him tell it; tole awl his frims, long-fo-1916, jis how de wurl's war wuz gwimeter een. An de durty part 'bout him is dat he aint never seed how innything dat got started by inny uv my fokes, cood 'seed, lessin'ley axed him he 'pinyun to' dey skated de biznes. He al n 'sveness, how inny sorter intererge gun by our fokes had inny uthly chance ter las' six munts, but he'll sink de las' dime he kin rake an skrape in inny ole skin game dat is 'zinted ter him by other grupe. I'll betcher his buro drawers is chuck full uv ole minin' stock, oil stock an ever uther kine uv ole junk dat's bin on de markt fer de las' foughty yebr. Our fokes in bizness, ain't never got nutthin dat's fit fer dis animal ter by, an ef deys got innything wu'th him lookin at, it's 2 high, an he kin git it fer ha'f whut our man is holdin it at. Yeththur, Gus, dis is wun animul dat me an yu bofe nose an bofe uv us hates ter meet, but whuts we gwineter do 'bout it? We caint nock him in de haid wid er ax, 'cause dat wood be 'gin de law, an he ain't wu'th pizenin wid bootleg whisky, 'cause dat cos 2 mutch, so I axes yu ergin, Whut we gwineter do wid him, an derefo a closn.