Houston Informer

Saturday, April 23, 1927

Houston, Texas

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MALONE MENTALLY UNBALANCED NEGRO IS SAVED FROM MOB HOME EDITION VOL. VIII MALC NEG THE MIRROR By C. F. RICHARDSON LACK OF PUBLIC MANNERS. People judge us largely by our public department and manners, and when either on the stage or cinema sheet; or either on the street or on the street corners on our public streets and in public carriers; when we deliberately get up and walk; when we deliberately get up and service or rendition of a program, we add weight to the argument that the public department know how to deport and deport himself intelligently and with becoming public decorum. Every time a public program is held at the City Auditorium, which attracts a large number of people, one is forced to reprimand some of the public for violation of the rules of common sense and proper public decorum. This breech rests upon the shoulders of every black man, and we are forced to learn to act in public, we are going to suffer much public discourse, humiliation and CONGRATULATIONS GALORE. The announcement in last week's newsletter the Informer included the Webster Printing Company, owned and operated by the company, the printer and successful business man), and the Houston Informer (the South's greatest weekly newspaper, owned and operated by the company), the op-ed column had consolidated their individual businesses under the firm name of Webster-Richardson Publishing Company, Inc. with a modern printing plant in about I. L. a. building, 400-411 Smith Street —has elicited much favorable comments from friends and supporters of both enterprises. The Informer was consummated without the least bit of parlaying and the editor of the Informer considers the deal is master stroke; for Mr. Webster master printer, proficient, efficient and painstaking, and his work does not amount to the amount of the type of job printing that is usually produced in colored print shop. And J Alston ("Jack") Attkins, who recently removed to Houston from Mukogkee (Continued on Editorial Page) THE HOUSTON INFORMER Thousands Saw "Milestones," Big Pageant of Negro Progress; Mrs. Franklin Highly Praised THE STAGE Most Colorful, Stupendous, Gorgeous, Colossal and Educational Spectacle Ever Presented in Houston—532 Persons in Cast —Author-Directress Tendered Beautiful Bouquet—Slavery Scenes Deleted Due to Potency of Truth—Several Outstanding Stars—Hundreds Turned From City Auditorium First Day—Repeated Tuesday Principally for Whites—Negro History Graphically Narrated With Song and Pantomimes—P. V. Orchesra Furnished Music. (BY C. F. RICHARDSON). A crowd rivaling that number which John the Isle of Patmos in his apocalyptic vision, pits its way into the spacious City Auditorium Mo shown in picture above) to witness the preamble "Milestones," the pageant depicting the progne Negro race, written and directed by Mr Franklin, recurrent expert and dramatic in City, Mo. With nine episodes the pageant traced the race from the day when the black race held at to the present time, when black men and an important pageant were held. The opening scene, laid in any Egyptian color, colorful, gorgeous, beautiful and ca ever witnessed in Houston, and literally sweep off its feet. As queen, amid royal pomp and Mrs. Bertha Fedford showed the charm and grit of the black rulers of ancient days. He was a man of great beauty, his beauty with the scene or setting, was very brilliant liberal applause. that number which John is in his apacey vision, in Above City Auditorium Moab above) to witness the preagent depicting the program written and directed by Mr. expert and dramatic in the pageant traced the trace when the black race held at one, when black men and in the life and history of one, laid in any Egyptian cog, beautiful, and cauhoust, and literally swept queen, amid royal pump and ar showed the charm and gilder of the world, of Mosso, having no to setting, was very brilliant! which John the Beloved saw on epic vision, packed and jammed dictionary Monday afternoon (as the premiere showing of the progress and history of reected by Mrs. Ada Crocman-dramatic instructor of Kansas traced the history of the Negro race held away in Egypt down k men and women are playing history of America. Egyptian court, was the most skillful and captivating spectacle iterally swept the huge audience oral pump and dazzling splendor, charm and grace so characteristically. Her rendition of Bur-having no historical connection very brilliant done, and evoked geoessues portrayed in this opening Egyptian court scene. "Professah" Davis African Chief. Episodes two depicted the worship of the prophet before the crocodile, while the third chapter showed the simple nature of the prophet's life and the natives accorded their chief, and their ultimate capture and enawah. An enawah reichan, W. L. Davis made an ideal prophet. stage makeup to look the part of the character he was playing. He had been taken his curious pipe, which he so regularly spotted in his mouth, his role would have been to be a villain. Slave Market Scene Tense. Fifth Episode Aso Gensored. The act of the plantation overseer, with E. O. Smith serving in salar role, was carried out in the fifth episode, Monday, particularly when he applied the force of the gun to pickers in the fifth episode, Monday, J. P. Jones), was deleted Tuesday per official request. Such brittle weapons were used by racial forebears often receding how these bloody wounds, caused by the gun, salt, and the slaves compelled to work in such physical and mental condition that they were unable to pick. Photo by Teal's Studio I Spectacle Ever Pres Tendered Beautiful Several Outstanding Repeated Tuesday With Song and Pan- such scenes today, even though they depict actual happenings, according to those who would have us believe that American slavery was a pink tea affair, and heavenly institution, being divinely ordained and approved; that they were perfectly satisfied and that they were treated as members of the slave-owner householder; that the slave were perfectly satisfied and that they were treated as members of this damnable institution were all my mythological. (Let Mrs. Dudley Thrilled Crowd. As she sat before her cabin door, in the sixth episode, singing her handmade "Lullaby," without place accompaniment, Mrs. N. Dudley, Jr, sings with her own hand and a wonderful interpretation of her role that the house literally went into layup. Mrs. N. Dudley, as the assistant, as the anti-bellium minister who led his people away to a secret place God gave to them, and as the human bondage; John R. Grigby, in the role of the king; and rich, deep bass voice that favorite Dixie melody, and also giving a wonderful demonstration of the instrument's power, being shouted by Mrs. E. S. K. Senard, constituted the close of Abraham Lincoln's (L. H. Spray) at the close of the evening's worship, part of the play and demeaning ap plans on the part of the audience. Episode seven showed the black American stars passing in review, viz: (Continued on Editorial Page) LANCI M MO TH CAROLINA OFFICERS DEF OBOCRATIC NORTH CAROLINA OFFICERS DEFIED MOBOCRATIC GANG (By the Associated Negro Press.) Durham, N, C.-A lynching a rowly averted here Thursday in Jones, who had slashed the throa whites. When the officers arra had beaten Jones unconscious and utes' more. The cutting and mob action on when it is reported that the w Jones' lady companion and refus an apology and a fight followed ously cut. A crowd of whites gaing Jones unmercifully when t Realizing that serious trouble increased at the carnival ground place. Although unrest prevail NEGRO ALDE IMPORTAN THOMPSON C.—A lynching and possible race tie there Thursday night when officers slashed the throat of a white man who the officers arrived the twenty times unconscious and were crying for and mob action occurred at a local port that the white man stepped on and refused to apologize. A fight followed in which the white crowd of whites gathered immediately mercifully when the officers intervened at serious trouble was brewing the carnival ground and close watch with unrest prevailed no further troop. O ALDERMEN I PORTANT ROAD JAMPSON'S COUR Durham, N. C. — A lynching and possible race trouble were narrowly averted here Thursday night when officers rescued Louis Jones, who had slashed the throat of a white man, from a mob of whites. When the officers arrived the twenty or thirty men had beaten Jones unconscious and were crying for "just five minutes" more. The cutting and mob action occurred at a local carnival ground when it is reported that the white man stepped on the toes of Jones' indy companion and refused to apologize. Jones demanded that the officers be silenced and were seriously cut. A crowd of whites gathered immediately and was beating Jones unmercifully when the officers intervened. Realizing that serious trouble was brewing the police force was increased at the carnival ground and close watch was kept over the place. Although unrest prevailed no further trouble resulted. NEGRO ALDERMEN PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN THOMPSON'S COUNCIL (By Tb Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill. — According to an announcement Friday, Louis B. Anderson, alderman of the famous Second Avenue Mayor William Hale Thompson, and mayor for Mayor William Hale Thompson, will be the first floor leader. The floor leader Anderson is serving his alderman in the city council and is known as a hard fighter. Under Anderson, ANNUAL WOODMEN SERMON TO BE PREACHED SUNDAY The twenty-sixth anniversary services of the local camp of the American Woodmen will be held at Emanation Park Sunday, April 24, 2014 M. R. Rev. M. R. Reese, rea on A. M. R. E. providing elder, will preach the annual sermon. Special musical numbers will interpresse the program, to which the public be invited. J. T. Anderson, master of ceremonies; J. E. Robinson, district manager. Former Book Has Insan Accordi For Book Peddler s Insanity Stre According To Former Book Peddler Has Insanity Streak, According To Rumor (By the Associated Negro Press.) St. Louis, Mo.—So violent has become the com- E. Malone, who in an alleged fit of insanity jump- dow last week and fled through the streets, that a peddler from St. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis institution for the deranged. It is reported that under guard, day and night, while all the while, hausted by his efforts, he raves violently and fi- ces. At the present time, it is understood that it is him to hold a sustained conversation. In his qu he sees his guards as school pupils and seeks to other times he affects the role of a minister and So no violent has become the concern in an alleged fit of insanity jumpers and fled through the streets, that a necessary to remove the former school to it. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis the deranged. It is reported that day and night, while all the while effaces, he raises violently and fights instant it, is understood that it is sustained conversation. In his quips as school pupils and seeks to it affects the role of a minister and prince. --- PRICE: 5 CENTS NO. 49 NCED MOB ROLINA IS DEFIED RATIC GANG and possible race trouble were narcotic when officers rescued Louis of a white man, from a mob of driven the twenty or thirty men and were crying for "just five min- incurred at a local carnival ground white man stepped on the toes of ed to apologize. Jones demanded in which the white man was seri-hered immediately and was beatee intervened. was brewing the police force was and close watch was kept over the ed no further trouble resulted. ARMEN PLAY NT ROLE IN 'S COUNCIL litation he was the mayor's floor leader, and his record at that time is perhaps responsible for his reappointment. Major R. R. Jackson, alderman of the衬衣 R. W. Jackson, headman of the committee on police and municipal institutions. Major Jackson fought strongly against the re-election. South Carolina has an outstanding member of the city council during the three terms he has HOUSTONIAN'S FATHER DEAD. N. Dudley, Jr. vice president of the American Mutual Benefit Association, and the American Mutual Benefit Association, died of the death of his father, Nora Dudley, Sr. who had been in failing health for nearly 60 years. The funeral was held in Victoria Sunday, the final rites being attended by a large crowd of well-wishers and the most substantial and respectable citizens of his section. The bereaved family is deeply grateful of friends here and elsewhere. Peddler city, Streak, going to Rumor Negro Press.) become the condition of Aaron of insanity jumped out of a winnie the street, that it is now feared in the East St. Louis, in an report that Mr. Malone is all the while, except when evilly and fights imaginary asserted that it is impossible for assertion. In his quiet moments, its and seeks to teach them. At a minister and preaches to them. members of the family where he had been disqualified and who he in his last Week Brown claimed that Mrs. Malone was to be regarded as the man nobody loves, all find it impossible to get her and who she is. A story which was at directance with the facts. Nora Dudley, Jr. contends that they are ready to proceed when ever Malone's condition will permit, and that exposed illness will not prevent Mrs. Malone from pushing her county calls. --- PAGE TWO Gonzell White Praises Exelento Gossell White of Big Jamboree Co. Gossell White, celebrated head, leading lady in her own. The Jamboree Company, one of the country's pre-eminent retailers. Our beautiful hair to the regular use of $ent for 25c stamp By Mail Horolin Med. Co. Atlanta, Ga. Agenda Written For details Constipation received without taxatives Nujol is lauvelbuit-lenent — not a laxative or cathartic— so can be used for the treatment. 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The song-writer, how- ever, will send cheer. Such rlkry terms, no he write back. "Send cheer; if good, will send new sentence." Gain in Ability "Your remedy has worked wonders in my case," wrote a grateful woman named Katherine. "When I began taking it it was hard, age I could not spank the baby; now I am able to lick the stuffing out of my husband. My heavens bless you." America's Oldest Street Acorn, N. M., the sky city of the Duelos, bounds the oldest street in the city, the white man set foot in the Western hemisphere this street in Acorn was named after the white man. Two Excellent Rales There are two good rites which never tell you to believe never to believe anything had about anybody unless it is positively known to be true; never to tell ever that anybody is wrong. Famous Early American Home of Fur Seals Pitilary Islands are a group of four islands of volcanic origin in the western Pacific, in the basin in Asia. 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The three those familiar with the workings of the church have pointed to the stand taken by the church in Iowa of Howard University and are wondering if Bishop Carpe will consider his obligations to political alliances. Bishop Carpe took an active part in the campaign and was one of the mayor-elect's most ardent supporters and his appointment will cause no surprise in political circles. legc credit courses in education, English, sociology, economics and the natural sciences. To make it possible for students to absolve college entrance units and remove conditions, several legc credit courses in physical education courses, under Professor Mohr (dean), is also an added attraction. The dining hall and the library are open and a regular quarter of school work for regular students as well as The summer school will be affected by Acting Dean H. L. Stoveria, who is known for summer school work in college. 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Dear Madeline Hibrowne, I want to have my second beauty question. Also, please tell me simple, you Colleen Beauty Organization, to gather with your latest Beauty Books. Name: Address: THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1927 BEAUTIFUL HAIR CAN BE YOURS! Girl, you’ve waited years for this—greeting oil, hair dye and scalp oil. You’ll like this wonderful product. You’ll love it. You’ll love two large boxes. Money back if it doesn’t work. Le Narde Products Company P. O. Box 607, Denver, Colo. TUSKEGEE CLINIC TREATED OVER 200; TEXANS GET POSTS TUSKEGEE CLINIC TREATED OVER 200; TEXANS GET POSTS (By the Associated Negro Press.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-The sixteen annual meeting of the John A. Tuskegee Institute was held Friday after five days of intensive study of medical and surgical problems. The sessions according to the 122 physicians and surgeons attending were the most successful in the history of the institution and 28 minor out patients were treated. Twenty major operations and 28 minor operations were performed. For the first time the society had a representative Alexander of the Harlem hospital New York, who gave a demonstration and the demonstration of Surgical Problems at Tuesday evening. The paper and the demonstration of Surgical Problems at Infancy and Childhood" was also a new feature. Dr. Laramie is a fellow of the Harlem hospital and the assistant surgeon at the Children's hospital. Boston. A full program of demonstrations and the availability of a greater opportunity for a wide range of medical and surgical work. Walter G. Grump, F. S. C. of New York, was of particular instructive Members of the society addressed the institute chapter on Tuesday evening at the department B. Jackson, director of the department of Public Health, Howard University. The university awarded the annual president's address. "The Equation of Life: Health is the answer," Dr. Rocca C. Brown of Durham Dr. M. O. D. Johnson, who spoke at Dr. M. O. D. Johnson, Dr. C. G. V. Roman of Naville, and Dr. C. G. V. Roman of Naville, and Dr. T. A. R. Robert Institute, who presided. The society was welcomed by Dr. Robert A. Robert, president. Election of officers was held Friday morning and resumed on Saturday. Dr. A. B. McKenzie, Tucson, Arizona; Dr. L. L. Louisierville, KY; president; Dr. A. B. McKenzie, Tucson, Arizona; Dr. H. E. Lee, Houston; Dr. H. M. Helmes, Atlanta, GA; supervisor of medical clinics; Dr. L. Ceount Cook, Washington, D.C. supervisor of medical clinics; Dr. H. M. Helmes, Atlanta, GA; supervisor of medical clinics; Dr. G. N. Woodward, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Dr. H. Richard Carvey, Tucson, supervisor of eye, ear, nose and throat care; Dr. H. Richard Carvey, Tucson, supervisor of eye, ear, nose and throat care; Dr. F. W. Willis, Eustle, hairstier; Dr. F. W. Willis, Eustle, hairstier; Dr. C. W. Chicago, roentgenologist; Dr. C. W. Chicago, roentgenologist; Dr. A. ROCKDALE DOINGS Rockdale, Texas.- Jim Beall spent the week-and in the iddings. Mmes. E. A. White, A. W. Mullet have returned to their homes. Miss Gladys Shield left Wednesday for San Antonio. Shater programs at all churches were fine. Show at high school auditorium Friday night was good. Rev. D. B. Burrow, autocrat victim, is back in Iowa and doing well. E. J. Beall's school will close Friday and Rockdale citizens are invited to present Friday and Saturday nights. REMOVAL NOTICE! On and After May 2, 1927 THE HOUSTON INFORMER "South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper" Will Be Located in I. L. A. BUILDING 409-411 Smith St. (Near Corner of Prairie) With a Modern Printing Plant, Including Linotype Machine, Cylinder Press, Folder, Etc. Same Telephone PRESTON 1243 SIDNEY S. MILLARD EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION. We wish to extend our thanks to many friends for their expressions of sympathy, messages of congratulation and contributions upon the maturing past of our beloved husband, father (signed) Mrs. S. E. Millard, wife; Sidney, Marianne Anderson, and Owen; sons; Manasseh Panick Stewart, Little Armenia and Ruth Millard, Mitzvah; Curtis and William Brother. TRUSTEES LAUD TUSKEGEE HEAD FOR GOOD WORK (By the Associated Negro Press.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala. —The Tuskegee Institute board of trustees which met here last week voted a budget of $10,000 and sum represents an increase of $10,000 over last year's budget and includes special appropriations for the improvement of roads and sidewalks about the campus. The board is in the Collins P. Hankinson Academic Resolutions were passed expressing "appreciation and commendation of the distinction of the institution in general and of Negro education in particular rendered by the principal of this institute, Robyn Hankinson," the board voted for the recent award fund campaign for the school conducted Jimmy Carter's visit. The award was also expressed at Dr. Motona's recovery of his health. "Unrestored recovery of the school and ship in the great causes for which this institute stands" was voted by the SHERMAN WATKINS TAKES UP INFORMER CIRCULATION Sherman Watkins, well-known Houstonian, has been added to the force of the Houston Informer and the Houston Circulator. While devoting most of his time to circulation, Mr. Watkins has written several other matter intended for the paper, including the appearance in the solicitation and of the newspaper news, and should make an excellent addition to The Informer. The management of The Informer asks for Mr. Watkins the patronage and support readers and advertisers. TID-BITS By Leonard Massenburg. (Por the Associated Negro Press) New Holland was the name original cover in 1566 by the life discoverers in 1566. There is one piece of hair on each breath. The government of Switzerland is the most democratic in the world, as the Swiss are the earliest dictionary ever in use was one of the Chinese language about the Bureau of Statistics of the United States, known the value of Caban tobacco exported during 1892. It reached the DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE State of Texas B. L. DANIEL To All Whom It May Concern: THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That the Memphis, Tennessee, has in all respects fully complied with the laws of Texas as condition precedent to its doing business and I have been issued to said Company A Certificate of Authority from this office end- ing it to do business in the State for the year ending the 29th day of February, 1828. Given under my hand and my seal of office at Austin, Texas, the date first shown written. (Seal) R. L. DANIEL Commissioner of Insurance. NEGRO ARTISTS WILL APPEAR ON MUSIC PROGRAM (BR. MRS. S. H. FOWLER, President T. A. N. M.) Port Worth, Texas. — The Port Worth Music Association, assisted by the City Music Department, is civic and religious bodies, is lining up for a musical for the musicians of Texas who will convene here this spring. The organization is the active membership of the organization, which includes a large number of the best musicians in the city. This early date of the appearance and standing artists, among whom will be Mine. Martha B. Anderson, Chicago's leading artist, and many of their thrilling accomplishments. Mine Jesse Coyington, Houston's "musical prodigy," has already accepted an invitation to perform at the Artist's Night at one of the largest auditoriums in the city, this program by a celebrated quartet from one of our leading colleges and universities. Among the special features of the convention will be the opening program, the juvenile exhibition program by the convention, the junior and juvenile exhibition program by the convention, the department of public school music; college music teachers form special talent night introducing our students to group conferences in the various branches of music and dramatic art; musical groups in the various stages of the heads of each group; memorial organ recital art; recital groups in last year's state elimination contest held at Beaumont; junior and senior dance departments in the department, complimentary to the children and visitors, participants in junior and juvenile dance; radio party by artists in attendance, individuals junior and juvenile clubs; visits to visiting clubs, solos, etc., for duty in the various churches Sunday morning, ending with a mass choir concert in the town's churches, the columns, of The Inform for announcements each week. LOUISIANA SEEKS SEGREGATION LAW AGAINST COLORED (By the Associated Negro Press.) New Orleans, La.-Real estate men are endeavoring to find a hospice in the decision of the United States Supreme Court to nationalize the segregation law passed by the state legislature and the commission to health and school facilities from living in neighborhoods congenital to health and school facilities. Alfred D. Danziger, attorney for the New Orleans real estate board, has said that the Negroes are giving it wide publicity, despite the fact that Negroes own the factor in the patronage of their advertisements wherein the white men are selling their property. Danziger's plan is the writing into the acts of sale the stipulation that the Negroes be colored persons and he declares, the act will be binding as a contractual COLORED BANK CELEBRATES IN LOS ANGELES (By the Associated Negro Press.) Los Angeles, Calif. - Entertaining four hundred guests who represented the business in professional and political circles, the Liberty Loan Association, the third anniversary, Wednesday evening at the library, a guest a beautiful saving bank given as a souvenir of the occasion. Among the interesting features of the program rendered were addresses by Mr. Nielsen on business cooperation, Dr. W. McKenney on business and economic independence, W. T. Moore on building and loan associations, Mr. L. G. Robinson acted as master of ceremonies, and an association which is housed in its own beautiful building on 22nd and Central has almost revolutionized Negro home and business, during the home-builder and prospective business man the necessary means and resources. This has been done through the fact that large or small loans to be acquired that could not be floated at one of the The banquet was held in the nature of a gala celebration of the fact that the board of directors will to all investors, on March 1. Eleventh deputies deposited in the dividends. The board of directors contains a personnel of the leading executives. As seen at the City Auditorium Monday during the first performance of the play, Mrs. A. Craggan-Franklin res. by Mrs. A. Craggan-Franklin, Goddies and codes of people trying to gain entrance in the apaculum municipal building to see historical play. Mrs. A. Craggan-Franklin tickets in their hands. Better luck Tuesday, fokely, to head Wiley College extension school in a box seat watching his performance. To the Porter, Bobber Tabercain pastor on front seat where he see everything, and, incidentally, even Dr. and Mrs. Irving L. Jones of the city trying to see what it's all about. Dr. T. M. Shadowens, wife and son, and Dr. T. M. Shadowens, mistress and "hone" look sorrowful in her Easter livery, "everything!" Doris Novel, new P. V. music teacher, at piano, to be the best musician on the music out of the orchestra brought here to play the orchestral scores for the Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pemberton entertained episodes and events from his physician among colored schools of medicine in the Meadlands S. B. Williams and J. T. Dewey trying to be a seat for latter NO NEGROES IN LOUISIANA, SAYS LEADER (BY The Associated Negro Press.) New Orleans, La.—According to a report by the National Guiltless President of the Guiltless Business College, there are no Negroes in the state of Louisiana and that they themselves have a badge of inferiority upon themselves and classify themselves that fights a badge of "have no rights which other people have." President Guiltless favors the use of the word "colored" declaring that Negroes are not the color CLORED they are exercising a legal right guaranteed by a French treaty and bases his opinion further upon the Court, on more than one occasion, decided that CLORED and not NET CLORED the nature of the non-white population of the United States. In the circular, President Guiltless points out that "Negroes have no right to be born in the New Orleans as when he is born in the city, he is classified as CLORED on the records of the City Board of Registration read. "for colored only" until he reaches the records of Health makes a record of the passing of one of those classified Negroes, This circular has caused much com- ment and many have begun to invest gate the claims of President Gull laure. PAGE FIVE Solempos BARGAIN BASEMENT Special Purchase and Sale of WASH SUITS TWO CHOICE LOTS 59c to $1.49 Two wonderful lots of Boy's Wash Suits and Solempos styles in Daytona, shamrock and very popular styles, including At 11:00 a.m. fine list, including very popular styles, including ten worried. A good assortment of coats and combinations to both long sleeves and shorts. SALE OF MEN'S SHIRTS $1.09 Men who know well value will recognize those shirts as some of the finest we have ever seen. They are broadcloth, rayon stitched madras and high count pearls, in collar attached with buttons. They are made of patterns and solid colors to choose from. **Wonderful Values in Boys'** **SHIRTS and BLOUSES** 49c and 79c Roy's Shirts and Business of fine quality. The shirts are made from striped cotton, broadcloths, and brocade. Good colors and plenty of white. The shirts are made in the shop, 8 to 16 inches in size. All in the lot, 8 to 16 inches in size. WOMAN'S HAIR CATCHES MAN MODERNSCHOOL STRUCTURE FOR COLORED GROUP (By the Associated Negro Press.) New Orleans, La. What is regarded as one of the best school buildings exclusively for colored children in the county, was dedicated here recently. The school, which is located in modulating 2,700 pupils was dedicated. The school which is under the supervision of Prof. S. J. Green, is an elementary one, accepting pupils only as far as the sixth grade, then transitioning to the fourth- three class rooms, an entire block playground with the latest equipment, a swimming pool, wading pool, slides, and similar accountments. Lafon school boys that every pupil ages 5 and up will receive age savings per child is over $3.00. They won the thrift shirt this year over every school, white and black in the entire school system. The trophy was presented as part of the dedication of the school. The principal chancellor of the K. of. Fs of America, affiliated as master of ceramic, Supt. Nicholas Bauer, Assistant Superintendent Daisle, W. Lindley, Supt. Nicholas Bauer, Assistant Br. G. C. W. Wray, and others. M. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH. The Mt. Pleasant Baptist School had a large attendance last Sunday, the children being out to receive their diary, who left them 12 dozen eggs. The kiddies certainly enjoyed themselves. At 5:30 p.m. Ms. W had a wonderful program conducted by L. M. A. Tucker, teacher of the card class. The Sunday school was nominated a donation from the Public Lunch Shop, 2833 Olin, from Mika Nicklow, same benefactor by O. F. Forbush, able to operate a growing shop on Olin avenue. Supt. J. W. Walchke, of A. K. Square real, go to Mr. Nicklow's place and he will fix you up—Reporter. FRENCH NOVO TABS French barbecue is the main attraction square real, go to Mr. Nicklow's place and he will fix you up—Reporter. im | £e “\ ia | me Mh iy 2 Lily C3 AAO ene ul | | a lh?) ae | we ‘t he ii a ay if ) i tn fi ibioh NANT MN ' j i i l t g {| \ | Seay ie I: i iH E.™ > id il | Z fit lh —~— | — aaa ee LLL SAE aaa) en ed ell dn dc ~usinhan cintetabalaiely aimpet abana rt cei irgininiys tees se grep ye | American Mutual Benefit Association TWENTY YEARS’ SERVICE SICKNESS, ACCIDENT AND WHOLE LIFE | Se\GNTERN AGENTS Ring P.3288 W.E.GREEN, Supt. | THE JONES PHARMACY SaaS Rat Seiler ss 6p See 0, Probes: DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY en Oo iy fey es rts os han i eat sworn cw ot Prete 42500 Odie Avvnne. 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RB. 06 Cl Parr 80% ‘int Genus ka THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1927 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PAGE SEVEN 509,600 AGATE LINES An Increase of 121,000 Agate Lines Over 1925 This huge amount of advertising space was employed by local and foreign advertisers during 1926 in The Houston Informer No other Negro newspaper in Texas or the South—and only three in America—even approached this record during 1926, which again proves that this is the South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper Going into more colored homes than any newspaper printed in Houston—Weekly, Daily or Monthly—and having both national and international reputation and prestige for its editorial views and expressions Local and Foreign Advertisers Can not go wrong by including The Houston Informer in their advertising program and budget for 1927. 50,000 POTENTIAL BUYERS Represent the field covered locally by this paper, exclusive of its thousands of foreign readers. 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 MOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 409-410 Odd Fellows Temple, Houston, Tex. Flooded as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. C F RICHARDSON ..... Editor-Publisher ALPHONSE MILLS ..... Advertising Manager NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $2.00 Nine Months ..... 1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 TELEPHONES: Office: 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. ..... Preston 1283 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 605 South Street Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.: 480 Longacre Broadway, New York. ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHEID HIS BLOOD FOR HIS CITYHOUND IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN SHOULD RECEIVE LESS. - ROBOEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1927 RACIAL HISTORY WONDERFULLY NARRATED. in the presentation of "Milestones," the colorful and colossal stage production depicting the history of the Negro race from the time when the black race wielded the sceptre of power in Egypt to the present day, the author, Mrs. Ada Cragman-Franklin of Kansas City, Mo., tells a most graphic, wonderful and complete story of the part the black race has played in the world's civilization. The pageant is both informational and inspirational, giving the auditors a wealth of facts and information concerning the Negro race which have hitherto been unknown to the masses of both races. The black man has been taught that he sprang from inferior racial stock; that he played no part in the ancient civilization of the world; that a cause was pronounced upon the race through its progenitor, Ham, and that as a result of Noah's drunken denunciation of his son, the black race was and is destined to forever serve in the role of "hewers of wood and drawers of water," that he has been called a "murderer," the doctrine and propaganda that his black hue is a mark of inferiority that he has, in a large measure, accepted this status without protest; and he has become obsessed with an "inferiority complex" that has played have in racial uplift, progress, betterment and identity, and he does not believe nor consider many in his race capable and able to accomplish any outstanding or noteworthy achievements. In other words, too many of our people are in total ignorance of the race, and the part the black man has played and is still playing in the onward march of civilization. In order to vividly portray the part the black race has played in the civilization of the eastern and western hemispheres, Mrs. Franklin conceived this historical pageant, and thus the history of the black race has been documented. She hold the auditors from the moment the herald proclaims the opening episode until the final note dies out from the massed chorus singing Johnson's "National Negro Anthem." Nothing like it has ever been presented in Houston before, and though we, as a race, are given to superlatives in describing events, and as a race, we are given to employ the object that properly describe this gorgeous, stupendous, colossal, beautiful pageant of Negro progress. Too much praise can not be accorded Mrs. Franklin, formerly dramatic instructor with the Playground and Recreation Association of America, who as author and directress trained more than 20,000 students, and who had its premiere Monday afternoon at the City Auditorium before an audience of more than 6,000 persons. In this connection Mrs. Franklin had some excellent local material and talent, and these performers and participants gave a singing and thrilling demonstration of their wonderful historic ability. If any black man, woman or child, could sit through this wonderful pageant and not feel proud of his or her race, despite the scenes depicting American slavery and its by-products, then that person is void of the finer attributes that go to make a red-blooded man. This is fundamentally and constitutionally wrong with such person or persons. Houston owes Mrs. Franklin a debt of profound gratitude for this wonderful portrayal and delineation of the Negro's history, and The Informer hopes that the local presentation of this pageant will serve as an inspiration to our racial group, and that it will give us a better understanding and more favorable opinion of the ebony-hued sons of Ham. LOCAL CHORAL CLUB AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS In keeping with its established policy of lending a helping hand to worthy institutions and laudable causes among both races in Houston and South Texas, the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club, the South's premier musical organization, has kindly come to give a musical festival at Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. E. K. Moore, April 25, 2015, at 8:30 o'clock, as a benefit effort for Houston College. This local institution of learning, of which Dr. J. E. Knox is president, is putting forth herculean efforts to raise funds with which to complete a modern building now under course of construction on the college campus, located on West Dallas and Buffalo Drive, the latter being one of the city's most popular driveways. Situated as it is—right in the midst of progress, development and expansion—either Houston College must keep pace with its environments, or the board of trustees will be forced ultimately to sell the property. Though owned by one religious denomination, this school serves the entire community, state and social order; for denominational purposes, the school is a place for dedicated and partisan agencies, catering to and serving only the com- The Houston Informer If a Baptist headed a movement for the good of the race and community, it mattered not how moritious it was, it failed to elicit the support of the Methodists, and vice versa; but we are not so much interested in the national lines than ever before in our racial history in this country, for we have long since seen the folly of our way and have adopted a new policy in this particular. Our people are not so much interested in a man's church connection or denominational affiliation as in his character and ability to out over or lead in putting over the racial program that now engrosses the attention of all serious-minded members of the race. This is indeed a happy sign and augurs well for the future of our race, both here and elsewhere; for any religious belief that divides rather unites its communities, devotees and supporters who believe in the hasil of real education over a sin-cursed world. Therefore, the appeal of Houston College is not made to one particular denomination, but to all denominations and all persons who believe in Christian education—an education that trains and develops the heart, head, and hand. This is the only type of education that is not a real education. Too often we confuse education with book learning—that type of intellectual training and development that leads a young man (generically speaking) away from his race and the field of humanitarian service; that unifies him for any earthly benefit to his community. Colored institutions of learning, unless supported and backed by white agencies and philanthropists, find it quite difficult to secure funds on which to operate, to say nothing of making enlargement and expansion of their physical properties; due, largely to the fact that we have too many schools and "cois" and the added burden of the proper conception of our holdout to our race along this line. As a race we are liberal spenders, especially when it comes to something that will give or afford us some temporary or ephemeral benefit or enjoyment; but we are slow on making contributions to causes and agencies that are potent factors in the development and success of the arts. The musical festival, which the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club will render at Antioch Monday night, will represent a contribution by this local musical organization to a laudable cause, but the success of the effort and the size of the benefit fund will depend solely and wholly upon the citizens of Houston. The Informer urges the people of Houston to support this musical cause by the singers and their songs per capita, but because of the cause they are essaying to help, "for the profits most who serves best." THE SHAME OF THE LONE STAR STATE! According to the public health board of this state, there are only about forty beds for colored victims of tuberculosis in Texas and these are not provided by the state government, but rather by the local governments. The local governments tolerable and, often, inhuman conditions, it is no small wounds that such a large percentage of the colored people fall victims to this dreaded malady; yet that the state makes no provision to aid and assist these people in their fight against the "white plague," is a crying shame and disgrace to the human race! Not only should the state authorities see to it that sanatoria are provided for colored victims of tuberculosis, but every effort is made in safeguarding the health of those people in their every day life. From an economic viewpoint this should be done, if not from a humanitarian one; for with large numbers of colored people serving in domestic roles for white families and coming in daily contact with them, the white race can not hope to escolve the folly of this neglect and shortsightedness. Disease is not a race, nor races, and it will invade the home of the rich and leave death, desolation and despair with the same reckless abandon that it does in the hovel of the humble and lowly. Epidemics seldom come in cyclonic manner, hitting a few here and then jumping over to another community; but they generally strike every home in their wake and neither the racial identity nor station in life. There is not least time in politics in this state and more in looking after the interests of the people, in every walk of life, such alarming and appalling conditions would not obtain. Just as too many cooks spoil the broth, too many politicians in office, quarrelling and contending for the spoils thereof, cause much sorrow and trawl to numberless people of the commonwealth. The state owes a certain duty to every citizen and it should see to it that every inhabitant is assured and vouchaised life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and the governmental machinery should ever be employed to the end that its citizens might enjoy the benefits of the state is able to adequately and consistently provide the same. The state should acquire a site at some tubercular resort and construct a sanatorium for its colored citizens who fall before the doors of the city. The state should not it not only owe the colored race, but the entire social family. Houston is one of the few communities in the state that has made some provisions along this line, and what this community has done is a small way, most assuredly the state can do on a much larger scale. The Mirror---- Okla. where the were highly successful in the practice of civil law, renamed the phase incident to the consolidation, and will be associated with the newively merger will in no manner affect the editorial policy of The Informer. In addition, we will use our to produce a better and bigger paper, and instead of being the Sought a greatest weekly newspaper, "Laura's greatest, weekly newspaper," Isaac's greatest, weekly newspaper,"bend our efforts and devote our energies, asking that our ruders and staff put over our enlargement program, to assure all the friends, who we must commend and congratulate of commendation and congratulation of the wish that our new firm shall be highly successful, that we proactively and we shall endeavor to render the most manitarian service which has become synonymous with the name of The ANOTHER HOUSTON GIRL WON BEAUTY PRIZE AT BISHOP BETHEL CHILDREN STARRED. The children of Bethel Sunday school, directed by Mrs. O. C. Spencer, will be joined by the glory Easter Sunday night, rendering their annual program in fine style. The songs, declamations, drills, etc., are designed to enhance the Sunday school choir, with Miss Christine Batteau at the piano, sang an Easter canata, directed by C. P. HOUSTON DENTIST LAUDS PROMOTERS OF NEW VENTURES M. E. H. DR. WALDO J. HOWARD Mr. C. F. Richardson, Editor, Houston Informer, Houston, Texas Mr. F. Richardson: In behalf of the National Medical Association, I wish to congratulate you on your successful launch of three marmoth enterprises. The operation of these enterprises will provide a deficiency in our business in our city. The successfulness of these concerns will be received, I am sure, with confidence. Hoping you and your associates much success. Respectfully, WALDO J. HOWARD, D.D.S. National Chairman, Dental Medical Director (Composed of more than 3000 physicians, dental, surgeons, and nurses) Houston, Texas, April 19, 1927. WJH:OLB. OPINIONS PAGEANT CHAIRMAN CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS PETER H. BURGESS Dear Gur: Wy I shoed be thinkin' vu deth, wys I shoed be de have vu deth, leasl I shoed be Good Friday is ja dpaan jau. Inny how, day a day I bin think how mercurial is dat felter d de prechens call Deth. Dey se hens gwine rom uw dum wu des achelse u切 we cuts weeds an grass wid. Dm what speaks uv him es yuain dg cutter gnert, sees dat he ait got no de de lee de de de de de de de de dow de ole de an de yung, de rich an de po' de h an de l'o, de and streain part uv de hole hies de dik vokt tum doa jno wa jn an how he is As general chairman of the committee in actual charge of presenting the program, at the City Auditorium, Monday and Tuesday afternoon (the evening), he met with the chiefly for whites, who did not attend the presentation as had been expected. He was impressed by Jack Yates High School and supreme worthy recorders of the Ancient Order of Anglicans, who executive ability in so harnessing and marshalling his forces as to make the program a success, and educator believes in that message of Scripture which says, "The ye deen Negro Pageant--- (Continued from Page One) Phyllis Wheatley, Sojourner Truth Frederick Dongas, Richard Allen Baker Jr. Washington (in rock) Robert K. Washington, Paul Lawrence Dumbar, Bill Williams Samuel Colorido Reynolds, Madam C. Bols, Roland Hayes, Henry G. Tanner, Harry T. Barry, Mrs. Ann Tanner, Harry T. Barry Col. Young's Memory Honored. The special tribute paid to the memory of Colonel Charles A. Young in 1915, who was a school child named past his tomb and placed beautiful flowers thereon holding American flags in their hands. The scene in Flanders Field, enclosed in the eighth episode, was well done the war mothers, plating wreaths and flowers, and heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the late World War, present Racial Progress Disclosed. P. V. Orchestra Makes Hit. Under the direction of Prof. A. D. Ewell, with Mins Doris Novel at the University of Nova Scotia has received a charge of training at the state institution of learning) the Bridge View State College orchard tendered excellent service both to students and faculty. As heml, Rev. J.H.Lovell, in orients gord, ford待 successible episodes of the auditors and apposition of the auditors for the treat which was in aid for them. In 1995, the Eppy court scene were made by the ind. S. M. Hilard; all other properties for the treat were made by the training departments of Boeker T. Washington, Phyllis T. Mathew and J. James; all other properties which Prof. W. E. Miller, E. O. Smith and James are respective earl chairman of the papar commi- eral chairman of the papar commi- audition and by other principals So, Guin, when I see it las mintch fileophy uv dut feller esp. I spoke u is 2 rikke, an 8 better run de rikke u hain kumbado spin whit I what I leat u otherwise扎ter on pin on ole "Gras m down fe" I gls tate an feubel. SPECIAL CHAIR CAR ADDED Every Sunday, until further advanced services, the bus will operate a special car chair for guests to go to Gatesville, attaching same to train leaving Houston (UUton Station) to Gatesville at 8:25 p.m. A round trip fare of $1 will also prevail every Sunday The South's premier musical organization—Coleridge Taylor Choral Choir—will perform at the Antioch Monday night, April 15, 8:30 o'clock promptly. Benefit Benton