Houston Informer

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. RING STYLE COLLEGE, Rev. J. E. Initial Capital. Real Estate Brokerage. 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. 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 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. P, has promised its aid to Mr. Southard in a new trial for the officer, and presents endearing to procure local counsel to assist him, change of venue having been granted as a result of the state supreme court's decision. NIANS TO COLORFUL AL PAGEANT Houston. After the changes are made in these rehearsals to fit the cast to the role, no new performers will be accepted. In one scene—that honoring the memory of Col. Chas. Young, the producer defines a background of military service, the officer who still have their khaki uniforms, offer their services by leaving their names in the Mutual Benefit Association. There will be no acting, and no rehearsals. KANSAS CITY EDITOR VISITS WIFE IN CITY Hon. Chester A. Franklin, editor publisher of the Kansas City Call, Kansas City, Mo., was here during the week to visit his wife, Mrs. Ada Cogman, Franklin, recreational worker and pageant director. Editor Franklin is a native Texan, having resided in Denison during his youth. His father was one of the pioneer fraternals of this state, having served as head of the Old Polling in the early days of the order in Texas. The Call is one of the leading colored newspapers of the country, having both a large reading and ad- vertising clientele. 11, 8:30 P.M. N. 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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 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 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 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 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) DETROIT BLACKS CAUSE ARREST OF HOSPITAL'S HELP ```markdown ``` Spring Oxfords With All the Style of a High Priced Shoe $5 We are today featuring fords—black and the man's consideration. with plain or novelty e low price by reason of BEN CO GUGGENHEIM FEL AWARDED WAR WILL WRITE are today featuring an ou- sid-black and the new shis 's consideration . . . foot plain or novel yeyelets price by reason of cash We are today featuring an outstanding value in Men's and Young's Oxfords—black and the new shades of Royal calf . . . a shoe worthy of every man's consideration . . . looks and wears like higher priced footwear. Shown in the eyelash eyelet eyelash trimmed and finished. Zinder's low price by reason of cash selling, $5. NHEIM FELLOW ARDED WALTER LL WRITE BOOK Fine GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIP AWARDED WALTER F. WHITE; WILL WRITE BOOKS IN FRANCE 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 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. a_—_e “GOIN’ SOME” CHORUS AT KEY THEATER THIS WEEK A yo eee ELEN NGAL, AAMR COOLIDGE SENT LETTER! | pier ranp DIRECT FROM MAKER TO WEARER: KN You,’ Tl a\ f ' eee sneha eerie a Daenaae arene VAN UMA AL WY : ep er er) UOT) re aaa a 4 E eer ve Oe rey imei ow = NN OY a <a> (a pte Oe) ps a ENOL fs ISN tty ee ao Vv) ‘) § . 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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 "A little learning is a dangerous thing; There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain. There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain. CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS A