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COOLIDGE LAUDS N.A.A.C.P. Storey Sends Burning Message HOME EDITION VOLUME IX COOL Stor The Mirror By C. F. RICHARDSON TRAVELING OVER TEXAS Back to Bryan—for the people there were certainly nice to our organization, feeding and sleeping the entire party for practically nothing. Our program was rendered at the Palace Theatre (white), managed by a former Houstonian, Mr. Schulemann. Through the good offices of Dr. E. A. Thompson, colored physician of Bryan, who was looking after out local entertainment in the absence of Dr. W. A. Hammond, who made most of the arrangements for the Bryan concert, we were accorded every courtesy and some of the singers departed from Bryan rather reluctantly Tuesday afternoon. Yet columnist and family were the house guests of Dr. and Mrs. Thompson while in the capital of Brazos County, and these good people have one of the most beautiful homes in that section of the state. At Hearne the club established headquarters at the home of Mrs. Fanny Johnson, mother of Mrs. Middleton of the choral club and also mother of Dr. P. D. Johnson, Hearne dentist, who was the manager of our program in that town. Again the party was tendered every courtesy and a full house witnessed and applauded the concert of Tuesday evening. Several residents of Calvert motored ever to enjoy the concert, including Mr. O. P. DeWalt of Houston and mother, Mrs. S. M. Pernet, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson and other friends. A reception was given our aggregation at the Nutall home after the program. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tyler, former being owner and operator of a garage and filling station, were chief among those making it pleasant for the club. Leaving Heinez Wednesday morning for Waco, we motored via Canaan, way between Hearne and Marlin in bad shape, and when the heavy bus hit the road, we went out of Hearne, the "labor battalion," we by Sergeant Davies, was again out of Hearne, the "youthman service. Owing to the serious illness of my wife, we rushed to Waco, immediately began to improve in health. (Since she never complained of her illness, Waco and sojourning in Ft. Waco member jacquelyn marked that undoubtedly small towns made her sick, while big cities healed her), by Dr. G. S. Cenner, physician and for more than 28 years director of the Waco University Church, of which Rev. J. Newton Jenkins is pastor. It was in the town where the club sang to the cream of Waco Wednesday night, both colored in University (white), the president Waco University Exchange, Grand Chan (Continued on Page Three) THE HOUSTON INFORMER THE MILITARY MUSEUM FLOOD SUFFERERS FACING AFTERMATH Natchez, Miss.—The crest of the great Mississippi flood has passed. Almost as rapidly as it came the all enveloping avalanche of muddy water which terrifyingly and irresistibly engulfed 600,000 people, driving them from their homes, for the most part remaining without food and shelter, is disappearing toward the gulf as the land becomes "unwatered." Now they face the aftermath. Of the 580,000 refugees cared for by the Red Cross 525,000 of them were in three southern states Arkansas, Mississippi, and Indiana, and 80 per cent of these were Negroes. Half a million Negroes turn back from the concentration camps and face the desolation, the mud and slime, as well as the discouraging outlook surrounding what they once called "home." Why were so many Negroes affected by the flood? So that the state of Mississippi delta region held in the grip of the rampaging Mississippi River may understand, the 20,000 square miles which the flood put under water and the territory immediately abutting it "is the blackest spot in all America." Not alone because of the plantation, share cropper system, whose unfair, uneconomic and unsound methods make a great dark swamp. The plantation delta region has a cultural progress; but also, except for the cities and villages, where the whites always outnumber the blacks, the Negroes in the back country and plantations outnumber the whites who control them, six and eight to one. One may ride for miles through this country, back from the railroads and civilization without seeing any people peer out of the "shot gun" cabins which are the usual shelter. Indianapolis, Ind.—With building operations actually begun on the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company's new plant in this city, the question is asked, what kind of a structure is it to be. To know the Madam C. J. Walker Company is to know that it does nothing on a small scale, and the erection of this building is no exception. That tells the whole story, for is not Villa Lewaro, Irvington, New York, mansion of Mme. A'Lelia Walker, president of the company, a singularly beautiful showplace? Did not the free trips to the Holy Land, given four ministers, astonish the race, and soon thereafter the free trips around the world to four other persons, set the country talking about its magnanimous generosity?. All this in addition to thousands of men and women, boys and girls, that have been helped immeasurably by the big things this company and its founder, the late Madam C. J. Walker, have done, is proof that they are ever in the forefront doing the big worthwhile things that affect the largest number of our racial group. The new Madam C. J. Walker building is to be a monument of rare beauty and great significance. Its composite beauty will be evidenced throughout the five separate projects it is to have—factory, theatre, offices, stores, and auditorium alike, and will reflect the natural turn to beauty. FLOOD SURFACE FACING Natchez, Miss.—The crest of passed, of muddy water which terrifies it, and of muddy people driving it, the 650,000 people today tremble on the penniless and without food and a glauf as the land becomes "unwath. Of the 580,000 refugees cared them in three southern sultans in Louisiana and 50 per cent of the colored people today tremble on turn back from the concentrate the mud and slime, as well as thing what they once called "hoo" Why are as many of those not familiar with the immim of the rampaging Mississippi R square miles which the flood pures immediately abutting it "is the Not alone because of the plantain unfair, uneven and unpollot on the map of America cultural progress; but also becaages, where the whites always on in the back country and plantain this country, back from the rever once seeing a white face p which are the usual shelter. The white people having more more other sections when the flood threatened. Only the miserably poor whites had to live upon plantain shares with their brothers. 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Fresh air and sunlight in the greatest possible amount of the heavy supplies, sanitary drinking fountains, rest rooms, lockers, etc. will afford the most modern and comfortable and comfortable surrounding rooms and labeling box and label Mad C. J. Walker's eighthteen preparations. The second, third and fourth floors will be given over to the offices of the (Continued on Page Four) EFFERERS AFTERMATH In the great Mississippi flood has the all enveloping avalanche singly and irresistably engulfed in their homes, for the most part it has been appearing toward the erased. Now they face the after-effects by the Red Cross 525,000 of states Arkansas, Missouri, and the brink of ruin as they bravely camp and face the desolation, a discouraging outlook surrounds them. If the flood is. So that ense delta region held in the grip may understand, the 20,000 it under water and the territory blackest spot in all America," con, share cropper system, whose husband make commercial and agrilice, except for the cities and vilnumber the blacks, the Negroes outnumber the whites who. One may ride for miles through a civilized town without out of the "shot gun" cabins are gone, for except in rare instances the planet was unable or unwilling to accommodate the tenants. The crop on which he had gathered already was swept away and the men extended as much as extended must count as a loss until the tenant returned. What could people to do? Experts on the ground who talked with (Continued on Pepo Press.) NOTED SURGEON, FORMER TEXAN, VISITS HOUSTON Dr. J. E. Perry, Kansas City, Mo. one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons of the Negro race and the American American. He was a member of Bishop College, was Houston's guest during last week, coming here from Marshall where he was the principal lecturer and chief surgeon at the American American University. He was the State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, which held its annual meeting in the East Texas efty last week. While here Dr. Perry performed several sessions at the new Houston-Negro Hospital, and in a speech at Antioch Baptist Church Sunday night, the noted surgeon urged colored Houstonians to support their hospital staff. Speaking to a large audience in the course of an illustrated lecture on Negro hospitals in the United States, Dr. Perry, the first of the Negroes in the United States, said, "This hospital is a gift to the Negroes of Houston," he declared, "a gift when you realize the struggles the Negroes in other cities have had to acquire such institutions. And it is a great幸存者's support of every Negro in this city." Dr. Perry is one of three doctors employed by the American College of Nursing, the American Medical and Hospital Hospital associations to make a survey of the Negro hospitals in the United States with a view to standardization. He is surgeon-in-chief of the American College of Nursing, a hospital of the Kansas City, and founder of the Wheatley Provident hospital. Before leaving Houston Dr. Perry made the following statement to an American American, he said, "I am a wonderful visit in your most excellent city. The progress here is possibly unparalleled. I am proud of the fact that you are a great and I never try to claim any other state or section as my native home." GRAND MASTER JACKSON HERE Prof. G. W. Jackson, district grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Texas, New Mexico, was the first American doctor of official business. The grand master, one of the veteran educators and fraternalists of the state, states that he anticipates a wonderful meeting during the August. EPISCOPAL CHURCH REVIVES MISSION WORK IN HOUSTON The Rev. John B. Boyes, archdeacon of colored men, accompanied by a friend, motored to Houston, last Friday. The archdeacon preached at St. Clement's in a nearby location in the basement of the atrium. Services for next Sunday, June 26 Old Fellowship Sunday and Sunday service andayer and assistant 5 p.m. The sermon will be preached onsemble John S. Shank, archdeacon of Cemetery. Bishop C. S. Quinn will visit the church for confirmation services. The St. Clement's Church is to be permanently closed. LYNCHING BEE IN MISSISSIPPI STIRS NATION New York City—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 89 Fifth Avenue, today telegraphed President Coolidge this attention that on the very day he was elected, we were celebrating Charles Lindbergh's and America's triumph before the world in aviation, a crown of "degenerate barbarians" in Mississippi tied to the civil war and a jujitty pole, a telephone pole, saturated with gasoline and burned them alive, humiliating this country before all civilization. The as yet unpunished lynching of a South Carolina, in the wake of a jujitty pole, the president demand a federal anti-lynching law at the next session of Congress, coined by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is as follows: On the very day that millions of the city were celebrating a feast of coquetry and scientific foresight, which has added to the civilized world, a crowd of degenerate barbarians in the city being to a telephone pole, saturated with gasoline and smirching the name of this land wherever civilization is known, such the second and third rebellion by unpunished mobs in that state year, were Negroes deprived of the process of law. It is safe to say that in no spot on earth except in particular the state of Mississippi, would such a degenerate and human instincts as the burning of two human beings accused of The occurrence of this mob crime on the very day that New York and the nation were declaiming Charles A. Lindbergh adds weight to the demand for a federal law to extend the power of the nation to the backward, ignorant and brutal communities in which neither human life nor the constitution nor the good name of the United States is respected. May we again call to your attention at this time, the mob murder in Aiken, South Carolina, of a colored woman and two colored men, of whom one had been declared innocent in court, new trial ordered for the other two by that state's supreme court. This mob murder is as yet unpunished and the mob murderers go unmolested and haunt their guilt. In the name not only of the colored people of the United States, but of all the citizens with any pretense to respect for the honor of their native land, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People urges you to demand of-engross at its next session the prompt enactment of a federal anti-lynching lay. MASONS TO HOLD ANNUAL SERMON; ALSO HEROINES Rev. W. Q. Hunter, presiding elder of the Houston district of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, will deliver the annual sermon to the Free and Accepted Ancient York Mason and Herpes at the Sloan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Nance and Synod streets, 5th Ward, Sunday, June 28, at 3:00 p. m. All affiliated lodges and courts are requested to assemble at the Masonic Temple, Nance and Sydnor, at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 26, in order to attend the annual thanksgiving service in a body. This is the season of the year when these Masons and Heroes cease their daily vocations and tours of refreshment and river praise to the Architect of the universe in special service. Rev Hunter was selected again this year due to the able and masterly manner in which he preached the sermon last year, and those who plan to attend the service Sunday will do well to be on time. Sloan Memorial Church pastor, officers and members have always accredited this body of Masons a most cordial welcome, and these bodies are always glad to hold their annual service with this church. Mr. H. Robinson, worshipful mass keystone Lodge No. 126, will be on the master of ceremonies. Message President Praises Black Americans' Startling Progress Chief Magistrate of Republic Send Greetings to Race Conference—Expresses "High Regard for Most Valuable Work" of Advancement Association—Commends Black Race—Reterates Congressional Message. Special to The Informer. Indianapolis, June 22—President Coolidge has sent a warm letter of greeting to the 18th annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which opened here tonight, and in his letter the president expresses his "high regard for the most valuable work" being done by the Association. "President Coolidge in his letter states that "you organize that including it does able and since men and women—white as well as colored—has been most effective in its efforts to secure for your race the rights and privileges that are the common heritage of us all." In the letter transmitting President Coolidge's message of greeting, his secretary, Everett Sanders, states his gratification that the race value of conference is being held in his native state of Indiana and the hope that increased goodwill will be the result of its proceedings. Courts Negro's Bulwark, Veteran Jurist Contends Eminent Boston Lawyer Recites Legal Victories Scored During Year Before U. S. Supreme Court—Counsels Race to "Stand Together and Fight"—Too Feeble to Attend Conference. Special to The Informer. Indianapolis, June 23—Moorfield Storey, of Boston, former president of the American Bar Association, and national president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in his 150th anniversary conference here last night, called attention to two victories of the Association won this year before the U. S. Supreme Court as evidencing the protection given to the Negro in the courts of the land. Mr. Storey, who was secretary to Senator Charles Sumner during reconstruction, could not make the journey from Boston to New York on the advanced age of 83 years, and sent a message to be read. Special to The Informer. Indianapolis, June 22—President letter of greeting to the 18th a Association for the Advancement opened here tonight, and in his "high regard for the most the Association. President C'oyour organization, including a Association in its efforts to secure for you that are the common heritage of In the letter transmitting H greeting, his secretary, Everett the race relations conference hope the result of its proceedings. President Coolidge's letter, which is addressed to James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is as follows: THE WHITE HOUSE Washington June 8, 1927. *Mear Dear Mr. Johnson:* "It is always a pleasure to express my high regard for the most valuable work of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People. And, I thank you for your sage to be read at its eighteenth annual meeting." *When we recall the history of the colored man in this country, the long period of his bona fides record for industry and fidelity—when we consider his lack of education and other opportunities.* Courts Negro Veteran Jun Eminent Boston Lawyer Recipient Year Before U. S. Supreme Togther and Fight"—Too F Special to The Informer. Indianapolis, June 23.—Mod president of the American Bar A of the National Association for t ple, in a message read at the annual conference here last night, the Association won this year as evidencing the protection give the land. Mr. Storey, who was seren during reconstruction, could tion to Indianapolis, because of h sent a message to be read. "We have had fresh evidence that this year the Association rests the principles on which our liberty rests to be opened to the public, tempt of New Orleans and the Sup- riment Court of Louisiana to overrule Supreme Court, that the U.S. State and maintain a segregation ordinance was a pitiful failure when its advocates came before the court. Colored Democrats from Democratic caucuses failed as soon as it came to the bar of the Supreme Court and the voters take part in the government under which they live, and now it is "Victims count. People who cannot or do not vote do so count in making a decision," he said, encouraging us to encourage that some of the political contestants in the South to vote. PRICE 5 CENTS C. P. message Praises Americans' ing Progress Republic Send Greetings to Expresses "High Regard Work" of Advancement fends Black Race—Renal Message. Student Coolidge has sent a warm annual conference of the National ment of Colored People, which is letter the president expresses t valuable work" being done by coldidge in his letter states that as it does able and sincere men colored—has been most effective ur race the rights and privileges of us all." President Coolidge's message of Sanders, states his gratification ence is being held in his native that increased goodwill will be the not but marvel at his advancement of the country, and many discourages. We find the colored man today not only an important factor in our judicial system, but also in our business and showing skill in the professions and in the arts. We are so proud of our communities in our communities will continue to increase is certain. To that end he must be given the respect that may be given. He must be respected here what I paid in my last annual message to the congress: "The social well-being of our country requires our constant effort to preserve the prejudice and the extension of all elements of equal opportunity laws and laws which are guaranteed by the constitution." The federal (Continued on Page Dour) BO'S Bulwark, Christ Contends His Legal Victories Scoled During Court—Counsels Race to "Stand Feeble to Attend Conference. Storey, of Boston, former association, and national president the Advancement of Colored Poem- ming-mass meeting of the 18th called attention to two victories before the U.S. Supreme Court en to the Negro in the courts of secretary to Senator Charles Sum- notake the journey from Bost- is advanced age of 83 years, and colored vote is a force which can be used and which is large enough to carry many elections. Sooner or later to bring out and use the colored vote as they have been to suppress it. Alken, S. C. "Plague Spot" Referring to lynching in the South and particularly to the lynching in Alabama, his governor, its courts, its leading journals powerless to enforce the law against a group of well- known black men, his Negroes charged with three Negroes charged with custody and two others were rela- tively convicted by the Supreme Court and World War II investigation by the National Association for the Advance. 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Nathaniel Dect has recently been announced by the administration of Hampton Institute. The course, if demand justifies, is probable that it will grow into a four-year course leading to a degree. The course no offered includes car training, appreciation of music, piano, harmony and keyboard. The course is directed by Dr. Dect is open to graduates of high schools with natural aptitude for this particular subject. New York College of Education The institution of the Institute has been conducted under six subdivisions or schools. There was a school of agriculture, a school of business, a school of education, a school of home economics, a library school, and the trade school which has offered a course in the fall term three six schools will be combined under the direction of the dean Dr. D. has been chosen for this position. Dr. Stark graduated from Harvard in 1866. He has been a teacher experience in Harvard and in Reddish. 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COURAGE The Coffeyville riot brought to the co-tragedy of colored citizens; for rail ஒருவரை is shown, not when you are a member of the mob and have every thing with you, but when you stand alone or with a small group, and with the mobs and the multilateral—and potentially the courts and the rest of the state, against them. There was the colored policeman, Anderson, who for some reason was left alone by the chief of police in the doorway of the jail, to block the entrance of the road from his single body and with his single gun. There was the colored merchant, Huntingan, who, when the mob filled several streets and packed the block in front of his business and residency, went out and passed right through them, and he was very likely to be in the authorities to come in and move that mob from the front of his place before night, or there might be trouble. And there were the colored men with shops and stores on the side of the town leading toward the colored section, who not only refused to let the mob snack and burn their stores, but when the world-be-tycheers tried to pass these shops and get through to the Negro residential section to start work, he colored business men stopped the mob from the port to the boards which sent some to the hospitals and at least two to "heaven." But the man to whom we are talking off our hat in this editorial, is Lovett Liggins, former patrolman of Coffeyville, now a "mہورمانٹرہلیوں" man,—that is, a plankclothes man whom the white merchants have been hired to guard the business action at night and prevent the looting and raiding by bullets and bandits who come over the line from Oklahoma. Since Liggins has been on the job, the raiders and robbers have been on vacation. Well, Lovett Liggins stayed on the job for the 3,000 wild mossists, many of them were "Oklahoma," with a glycerine and a moshine in their rockets and moonshine in their guts, were infesting the streets of Coffeyville. And when he heard the shots of those Negro merchants, who had begun to set up powder-and-lead stop-signals to the mob which was rushing upon them in its endeavor to break through to the coldest of women, a children, Liggins went right on down the scene of action, facing the mob in the open street,—while the sheriff of the country was looking down from a secondary window in the corner of the jail nearby. Sixty of the mob rushed Liggins. He backed up against the wall of one of the shots,—the sheriff will be going on a very interested spectator. The black officer, with the back against the wall, and "winkling" his six-shooter right and left, said to the hesitating members of the mob: "Of course, I have to go to prison. He did not have to "go," because nobody wanted to be "taken away." They left him as a prisoner, that he should have "attended to his own mob and interfering with its 'business.' And 'believe it or not,' all of us should have been surprised by the supreme Liraz to appear to be shrewd and the commander of the national guard, so that they could examine find some ground for making a case against any shooting — in an effort to find some ground for making a case against any shooting — in an effort to paint little mobs. A few of the mobs actually got hurt and it seemed impossible to punish the coloured people who hurt the mobs, even a thick officer, And Ligrina is lost, an ordinary everyday black man, but with a personality that inspires you with respect for him, without his having to say anything to you about. It is an officer, he is smiling and comfortably. He is so good to you. He gets goes to church and passes the state and takes up the collections for the prescher. He is fast middle-age and of the build of the best-year athletes: thing in the him and broad and heavy through the shoulders, the lion's architecture—the kind of black, black-skate-the-the-the-man feel gilt, a different way of doing. They looked up and saw him dropping down into their trench with a bayonet on his gun. Now, when some of the well-known ballers and outlaws come over the line from Oklohoma to have a look around Coffeyville, Kani, finding they have happened in on the "shift" of Officer Lovett, they assure him: "Well, since you are on the job, Lovett, we are not going to raise any debutman on the day. They are no decommodating to show there is no hard-feeling, they are going to behave like good boys—just to please Ligrina." Another good suggestion for stopping some of this tearing down of jails and lynching of prisoners: JUST MIN. IN A FEW MORE BLACK OFFERS ON MONTHLY THERS, LIND SOME OF THOSE BAD PERKS WILL BE ABLE TO GET INTO JAIL, WITHOUT HAVING TO BREAK IN. 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PEMBERTON MEDICINE AND SURGERY Residence: 1311 Bailey, Phone, Capitol 5429-W. FORE'S FISH MARKETS 2714 ODIN AVENUE Phone Capitol 0480 1016 WEST DALLAS Phone Preston 0353 Wholesale and Retail Largest Fish Market In the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. MERICA'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER The Mirror (Continued from Page One) Miller W. S. Wills and other colored and white luminaries. Dr. Conn sponsor our Gayes and really put it big. After the program the party is tendered a reception at the EBs and by all. Wacons vied with each to royally entertain the club morning for Fort Worth via lilibore. Ye acribe and Hanley do this many of them enjoyed the day in Park, Roosevelt Place and other places. largest and, perhaps, most appreciative audience (and they had to go on a tour of the Wills Hall auditorium, the audience being composed of leading colored and white women. We included women in the audience and leading citizens. Encore offer encore greeted the singers and included the men before the program came to an end. After the concert the party was entertained by a river park for additional entertainment. As Dallas was celebratory club members decided to remain over and enjoy a day of rest and recreation in the river park morning for Fort Worth via lilibore. Ye acribe and Hanley do this many of them enjoyed the day in Park, Roosevelt Place and other places. This scripe, spouse, and son were all from Pawel and Pavel, and W. Biezo, a graduate of home in Wheaton Place; Mr. and M. Middleton also stopped with a relative in alternate rooms. "Juneteenth" dinner with Rev. and M. Middleton, former housemaster (being the tor of St. John's Baptist Church and the 1328 parish anniversary, last Sunday. Present at the dinner and the Keeving, Rev. and M. Mrs. Rodgers, for daughter with Dr. J. E. Knox arriving after and had only one regret left in Dallas and that was that we could not eat all the food which had been prepared In company with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Willis and son, W. S. Jr., we spent Saturday afternoon at Fair Park, where the kiddies enjoyed themselves on the various amusement devices at the State Fair ground. We wonder if "Crowden Willis"s gotten over his dizziness due to his "ride" and his mechanical aeroplanes? After his ride he asserted that flying in the air was not intended for him and that Lindbergh and other aviators could do all the flying for him; he would take his on the ground, either walking, motoring or riding the train. "Turning, we'll" Dallas early Sunday morning and another all over Central and Southwest Texas in an effort to reach the Old Spanish trail and reach Houston without having to encounter the lowlands in the Brazos River bottoms on the Marlin, Cameron and Hempstead-Chappel Hill routes, which could not be negotiated by the motor bus due to high water, badHat, or other impartial trouble roads. Hence we wended our way to W. St.ல்ence to Austin via Temple and Belton, to San Marcos to Gonzales, to Lulling and then the regular Houston-San Antonio highway to "Heavenly Houston," arriving home late Sunday evening. The trip was a highly enjoyable and successful one, and the manner in which the club hosted the advertising. He was not advertised. Houston caused many persons to remark that public-spirited The Hightower's GOLDEN I Madame Mamie Hightow Madame Mamie Hightower's GOLDEN BROWN VANISHING CREAM GLADYS RANDOLPH, well known Society bells, my name. 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It is the perfect day cream ... im- parting nutritious food elements to the skin that cause it to glow with health and beauty ... and it is also the incomparable base for Golden Brown Face Powder. GoldenBrown VANISHING CREAM PRODUCTION DESIGNED BY COLOURS DESIGNER, CA. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. GOLDEN BROWN MALT Dressing Golden Brown Honey Syrup Golden Brown Malt Osmor Golden Brown Salt Cream Golden Brown Wheat Milk Golden Brown Wheat Milk Golden Brown Wheat Milk Golden Brown Wheat Milk The Mirror (Continued from Page One) celler w. S. Willis and other colored and white illuminators. Dr. Spencer sponsored our Geyser city engagement and really put it to use. The Geyser was treated a reception at the Elk rest, where an enjoyable time was held to other royalty entertain the club. The Geyser was treated a day morning for Fort Worth via Hillsboro. Ye scrub and family dozed in the courtyard, Judge and Mrs. R. D. Evans, our customary courtyard headquarters, where they lighted a lightful one. Waco provided so many buns for the singing that all of the buns were In speaking of the Waco reed, Dr. Comer, Dr. Jenkins and other colleagues, it was clear that it was the kind of its kind ever rendered in their city, and the club was requested to engage in that city during next year. With a paved highway from Waco to Fort Worth, we were in Pantherill around 1 p. m., being met near the outskirts of the city by Charles W. Hatcher president of the Harry T. Burleigh Harmony Club of Cowtown. The Ft. Worth manager, Prof. William Coleman, assistant cashier at the Fraternal Bank and Trust Co. of which William M. McDonald is founder and president, delegated Mr. Hatcher to assign our party to homes, and all were comfortably situated; several being placed with members. Fort Worth choral society. The beautiful Hatcher home on East Pulaski was our headquarters, and both our host and hostless were gracious in their care of us. Ye scribe took seriously ill at Fort Worth, but Mrs. Hatcher and Mrs. Richardson gave one first aid, and Friday morning found me feeling much better. The Fort Worth concert was not as successful as the preceding one; due to several things, viz. train all afternoon, location of concert hall (Masonic mosque in river bottom, quite distance from city), week of music preceding week during session of Texas Association of Negro Musicians and other local affairs that night. Friday morning we motored to Dallas ("Big London"), where Dr. C. W. Abington, pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church and sponsor of our program, along with his most excellent wife, started off our day with a big spread in the dining room of the church, prepared and served by the women of the church. It was "sum" dinner, and the way those singers ate and devoured food was a sight to be held! At night we sang to our EVERY YOUNG WOMAN NEEDS A MEMORIAM OF HER FATHER. OVER 12,000 DRUNG STORES SELL GOLDEN BROWN PRODUCTS/ Golden Brown Beauty Propanethan conform to the American standard in its cosmetic world NEGRO YOUTHS STAR AT WINDY CITY CONTEST (By The Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill.-The Northeast High School of Detroit, represented by three Negro youths and one white boy, amassed 23 points to win the National Intercollegiate Track Meet held on Soldier's Field, Saturday afternoon, and F. Collins High School of Colo., represented by 24 athletes won second place by garnering eight points. Saturday was really a "Race Day" and Negro youths played an important part in the meet. Beatty, of Northeast High School set a new world's interscholastic record in the low hurdles, when after winning the high hurdles in fast time, he stepped the low in twenty-four and two-tenths seconds. Tolan, the Negro flash from Cass High School, Detroit, equalled the world interscholastic record in the century dash when he made it in nine and four-fifths seconds, and won the 22-yard dash a fifth of a second behind the record. The four-man track team of Northeast was composed of Beatty, Lewis, Snowden, and Schmidt, while the outstanding star of the meet was Tolan. organizations and citizens of Houston should underwrite the expenses of the concert tour; more than one person adding that the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club had done more to boost Houston in that section of the state than any goodwill excursion ever sent out of this city; and the Houston booster song, compressed by Dr. C. B. Johnson, a member of the club, received a mighty ovation in Waco and Dallas. The singers are unanimous in their verdict that it was the most enjoyment, and that they have nothing but experience, and that they have the cordius and warm reception wherever they appeared. They are the most experienced, who proved himself, Mr. Fosseman, who proved himself, an officer and a splendid driver, a coach and a splendid driver, a Houston Electric Company comes in for its share of praise for selecting a club in the driving capacity, a club in the driving capacity, in the history of Texas that understated such an extended tour, and already with fond anticipation to another trip (maybe to another section of the country). BROWN VANISHING it nourishes and tifies rum, it is made by Madam you can't buy better at an parting nutritious food elements that cause it to glow with health ... and it is also the incompara- Golden Brown Face Powder. STAGE AND SCREEN ENDORSE Mamie Nightwears in Brown PREPARATIONS parting nutritious food elements to the skin that cause it to glow with health and beauty . . . and it is also the incomparable base for Golden Brown Face Powder. MADAME MAY GOLLERS B I am a specialist Plant and seed Meadow and wood many other plants I am a specialist Plant and seed Meadow and wood many other plants THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 25. 1927 MILLS NO LONGER WITH INFORMER [Name] Alphonse Mills, formerly advertising manager of The Houston Informer, is no longer connected with the Informer, and all persons doing business with him in any shape or form, do so at their own peril; and the management of the Informer will not be available for any such transactions. Until further notice this work will be handled by Sherman Watkins, and all persons having copy or business for the Webster-Richardson Publishing Company, Inc., publishers of The Houston Informer, are asked to deal with Mr. Watkins or direct with the office, by calling Preston 1243-7560. Yours very truly, WESTER-RICHARDSON PUB. COMPANY, Inc. By C. F. Richardson, President-Editor. CAKE AND CANDY FOR CLUB The members of the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club were agreeably surprised just a few minutes prior to their overland departure for North Texas, when the club was presented with a largo and palatable cake by Mrs. Madie Dugar and about 24 large boxes of chocolate candy by Mr. T. F. Loftus, well-known white Houstonian. The members of the club are indebted to these two donors for their gifts, which were immensely enjoyed. G CREAM and e Mamie ny price. to the skin and beauty ble base for COMPACT! EE COUPON! HB-HIGHTOWER, ROW CHEMICAL CO.) , Treasuries , the harroth names and address of the mail as my own send all of them a first but of example of from city Proposals and later send us Al- tort Dailies, Stories, Composals, web (Data everything the you) Foley Bros BARGAIN BASEMENT CASH AND CARRY-EVERYTHING UNDERPRICED This is really the one day of the year when everyone will be dressed up. Of course, you want to be right with the rest in good appearance. We are offering as a special feature this week silk frocks in beautiful styles and colors for this occasion. Choose from all sizes from 18 to 44. In styles that will please. Due to an overnight in the Sheikh-burune card of thanks, which appeared in last week's issue, we failed to mention face that the family wishes to express their profound appreciation to the many friends for their beautiful formations. This statement should have been in the card of thanks. A. C. Teal, the photographer, locates and announces the opening of the Teal 2. in the new Pilgrim Building. W. A. Harger at Barkey, may that the Teal be best equipped Nrgst studio in the building. To one of our representatives Mr. Williams will be a four hour system will be a four hour system Kodak minking". "He says, 'I will be here at 12 noon and get them at 12 noon and get them' P. M. the same day" department will be fitted with real home effects, and it is our aim to serve those who need it. 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SANTAL MIDY PAIN IN BLADDER Promptly Eased BY SANTAL MIDY Be sure to get the Genuine Mold in a word "MIDY" Sold by All Drama The Pore Club, which met June 13 at the home of Mrs. Rode Wade, had a large number present and held its first election. Since all of the offi- cials had rendered us, family was retained in office. Mr. Hattie Tevis demonstrated facial massage. The annual sermon at Bengalton Chapel M. E. Church, Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m., by Pastor T. M. Jenkins. Full Prayer are re- quested to attend in uniform. SEAWALL 1:15 ARRIVES GALV WALL SPECIAL 15 P.M. VES GALV*STON 2:30 P.M. 1 ROUND TRIP EVERY SUNDAY SEAWALL SPECIAL ARRIVES GALV*STON 2:30 P. M. Also An 8 A. M. Train MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES Finest, Fast Service Galveston to Ga to Galveston —New All-Steel equipment. —Fast, non-stop service. —Comfortable coaches. —ideal schedule for a Sunday trip on the— Grand City Flyer Lv. Houston, Grand Central "S P" Station 1:25 P.M. Island C $1.90 Lv. Ho "S P" St Round Trip Island City Flyer $1.90 Lv. Houston, Grand Central "S P" Station 1:25 P. M. Round Trip Ar. Galveston On sale Saturday 2:55 P. M. Returning Sunday Also 8:00 A. M. train to Galveston Returning, leave at 7, 8 and 9:15 P. M. $1 ROUND TRIP SUNDAY PAGE THREE PREVENTS INFECTION The greatest discovery in flesh healing is the marvelous Borassus, a marathon that comes in liquid and powder form. It is a combination treatment that not only purifies the wound of germs that cause infection but it heals the flesh with extraordinary speed. Bad wounds or cuts which take weeks to heal with the ordinary linments mend quickly under the powerful influence of this wonderful remedy. Price (liquid) 30c, 60c and $20; (powder) 30c and 60c. Sold by Dowling Drug Company. ROUND TRIP EVERY SUNDAY Leave Galveston Returning at 7:10 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. UNION STATION Texas and Crawford PAGE FOUR HAPPENINGS Mrs. O. C. Williams, 2408 Leeland, is on the sick last week. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor, 3101 Driving visitors visit Mrs. Taylor's home, Mrs. Eibel Vance, New Willard, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Harvey J. Edwardson, 3008 Leeland, is spending the week-end with her sister, Mrs. W. T. Jones, at Lampasas. Gorgeville Phd爷爷, Victoria, oo has been visiting Mrs. Giles, 2607 Last Sunday, departed for her home last week. Mrs. P. Moore, 1101 Robin, last week for a 15-day vacation in Kansas City, Mo, and Chicago. FOR RENT—Room for light housekeeping; couple or lady preferred; all modern conveniences. Call Hadley. FOR RENT; Apartment, 1568 Dowling; to quiet family with no children. Apply to Mrs. Maggie Gardner. Mrs. H. Edwards, Navabo, who teaches in-law, Mrs. Lolu Williams, West Webster, left Sunday morning in WANTED—lastly intelligent, neat, pleasing young girls for the Castle Garden, Taum and bowling. Dr. P. D. Foster, Fifth Ward dentist, attended the medical meeting at Marshall last week, making the trip to Seymour. Seymour Seeing Print Co. for good printing. Photos Presson 1996, 9352, 3202 McKenney. Reasonable rates called for promptly. Mrs. Yvette Scott Livingstone, principal School faculty has returned to her home in St. Louis to spend her vacancy. FOR SALE A Snap! $425.00 cash buy: 2.12-acres in Highland acre homes. Write owner, J. W. Marshall, Temple, Tex. The physical condition of Mrs. L. C. Haynes, 1410 Saulnier, who underwent an operation at a local hospital several weeks ago, continues to show signs of improvement. AGENTS: A.C.N. was makes it easy to carry $50.00 to $100.00 weekly selling shirts direct to wear. No capital or experience required. The manufacturer's工厂is now in the Market. Write for FREE SAMPLES. Madison Shirt Makers, $62 Broadway, New York. Mrs. Francis Robinson left last week for her home in Franklin, La after spending several weeks here with her daughter, Mrs. F. S. Sonier, 3506 F. Alhoun. Robert H. Hainsworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hainsworth, Northside, reached home Sunday from Howard University, Washington, D. C., looking "fit and fine." Mrs. Marnie Thomas, Fort Worth, who was a delegate here last week to the Pullman Porters Association, was the guest of Mrs. P. L. Jones, 2907 Shepherd. Mrs. P. R. Lubin, 1218 Wilson, Fred Reeves, 924 Andrews, left Sunday night for Fort Worth, where they rejoined their chapter in the Masonic brand-lodge during the week. Mrs. M. J. Johnson, Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Ewing, spent the week end with her parents returning to Prairie View, where she is connected with the music department during the summer session. WATTS NERVE TONIC for weak knees and pains in the back, run down the sidewalk, vitality; for men and women. Price: $12. Write P. W. Watts, Box 155, New York, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Arnuln, San Francisco, Calif., are here visitating the museum in melin in Houston Heights, and his sister, Mrs. Pearl Wright, 2711 Oakland. D. E. Wing, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. E. Wing, 1412 Cleveland, has returned from Ames, Iowa, and has been attending Iowa State College, a course in mechanical engineering. Prof. Roger W. Lights, a recent graduate in the house, who taught last year in Ames, lanta, GA., arrived in the city a few days age and is teaching in the University's Summer School at Jack Yates. SALE OF JULY 4TH STANDS Stands and concessions for the amuse- mational park will be sold to the east bidders Monday, June 29, 5: 30 am. Green Square in general gana- mary. SPENT WEEK-END IN HOUSTON Mrs. Ethel C. Ellison and Misa Taylor, teachers in Jack Ackey's faculty at the Prairie View College summer school, spend the week end in New York. FOLKS. LOOK WHO'S COMING! Gus Fontnette's Banner Jazz Orchestra Gus Fontnette's Attraction at Emancipation Park, Wednesday night, June 22 The band's big dance, J. Samuel Green, general director OFF FOR FISHING TRIP Feeling the urge to visit some stream and try their luck, J. T. Meri- Robinson, local insurance man, spent the "Juneteenth" at Texas City. They had lots of fun and caught several and were accompanied by their wives. ENTERTAINING HER NEICE Mrs. John W. Martin, 1118 George, mrs. house-guest her nurse, Miss Leona Leona Jacquet of Lafayette, little school here for a short time, is now a public school teacher in Louis- in, she will be indefinite. SICKLY, PEEVISH CHILDREN Children suffering from intestinal eruptions, are crises, rarely unhealthy. However, if the child is male, has dark tinted eyes, or is in a certain certainty that worms are eating away from the stewed romes for worms is White. If it is positive destruction to the worms is Brown. INFORMER MADE YOUNG PEOPLE NEW HIGH MARK IN MERRY TIME WITH LAST ISSUE AT JONES HOME One hour And Fifteen Minutes To Galveston $1 Round Trip Sundays Leave Houston 1:25 P. M. Arrive Galveston 2:40 P. M. Morning Flyer leaves Houston 8:05 A. M. Leaves Galveston - - - 8:25 P. M. Ask for tickets via Santa Fe—Union Station Last week's issue of The Houston Informer, commonly known as the "Juneteenth edition," established a new high mark in display advertising lineage, the size of the paper being increased from eight to twelve pages. With 1081 column inches of display advertising or 15,134 agate lines of display advertising, the field of all weekly and monthly newspapers printed in America last week; again demonstrating that The Informer is truly "America's Greatest Weekly Newspaper." Due to the fact that our mechanical department was not facilitated nor in readiness for the strain and stress of such an edition, together with the fact that our main makeup man was again out of the city, the paper was not what we desired from a mechanical department. A view was not as long as we can be scheduled time; but as soon as we can begin the operation of our own press, we shall endeavor to get back on the high plane formerly occupied by The Informer for neatness of appearance, absence of typographical errors and other defects, so commonly noted in so many weekly publications. We promised our readers and advertisers a bigger and better newspaper, and a bigger paper, beginning in the week, so we should give you a better paper. We also take this occasion to thank the staff, who were very kind and tendered us for last week's record-breaking issue, which carried the story of a woman who exposed a vicious matter, reading of exiled reading material. DRUGGISTS HELD SPLENDID MEET LOCAL MAN HEAD Marshall, Texas.—The Negro pharmacists of Texas met together with the physicians and dentists in their first annual session here last week. While the attendance was not as large as it was expected yet the meeting was very interesting. A very strong paper was read by Miss G. A. Blakemore, Ph. C., Tyler, subject, “How to Increase Prescription Business.” Miss A. E. Hughes, Clarksville, read an interesting paper on, “Why Customers Stop Trading At Your Store.” Miss Hughes brought out many points of interest to the retail druggist. Dr. P. W. Watts, Ph. C., Houston, read a paper on, “Income vs Expenses.” Dr. Watts gave much time and attention to his paper; showed very carefully the per cent of profit that is realized in a retail drug store and then made an accurate estimate of the expense. He then compared the income and expense very carefully and showed the net income to the retail druggist. This paper attracted wide attention and proved very helpful to the druggists. On Thursday the pharmacists were regularly entertained at the home of Dr. A. Blakemom, the pharmacist of the local association, an occasion an enjoyable one. The following are the names of the guests: Dr. G. A. Blakemom, vice-chairman; Dr. D. R. A. Jones, secretary; Dr. A. E. Hughes, treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held on Thursday. COVERING MUCH TERRITORY Dr. W. J. Howard, local dentist, and Judge J. Akhton Atkins, vicepresident of the Real Builders Loan Association, attached the Medical Association in marshall last week to help with the work during this week. The trip included the Howards Lincoln, Mrs. Ray Howard, a manning Mrs. Howard. The hides will spend some time with Mrs. Howard. The informer agent at Colorado, Texas. OFF TO S. S.-B. Y. P. U. CONGRESS Among Houstonians attending the Sunday School and Baptist Young Peoples' Union Congress at Nashville, Tenn., this week, are Revs. J. R. Burdette, J. E. Knox, E. L. Harrison, Rev. and Mrs. R. T. Andrews, A. C. Prophet, Theo. Harris, W. L. Davis EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE We desire to thank our many friends, the pastor and membership of Blessed Baptist tithe and their kindness during the illness of our beloved husband and father of our beloved husband and father of this life June 15, 1927. J. H. Mettin Duncan, wife J. M. Hettie Duncan, wife THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1927 Musical voices drifted out on the breeze, indicating the merry time going on with them, on the ones I live. Llava Oak, who had made every possible arrangement of their own daughter, Helen B. The color scheme, white and pea-green was carried out in the cakes. A delicious punch was served in piggy-lygly-style. Colorful cakes which added to the merry-making which was apparently joyful, buturired for the youthful ones who were pleased to do honor to "Henli" until they were buried in the sweet Home" reminded them of the fact that time flies, and even her most blissful moments refuse to. The first faint shades of night werebling; the stars were playing peaked-crowned spheres where seasoned with an exact and proper proportion of calm and A few forms were seen passing casually across a floor of glass-like smoothness. They were trying to appear undisturbed, but could not conceal the fact that they were anticipating with anxiety the arrival of "that something." Finally the hour came. Daintily gowned maidens and collegiate youths paid homage to its coming by engaging partners for the first dance. Yes, they were maidens, yet they might have passed easily for sea nymphs, dryads, sylphs and such like figures, so dainty were their gowns and so graceful was their every move. BIG OPEN AIR MEETING A big open air meeting will be held on Macdonald Baptist Church, Rutherford, on Monday night, July 19. Sermons will be held day night, the ministers will be ministers. The meeting is under the auspices of the Bayside Ministerial Board on the War Department, Dartmouth, Rugby, secretary, and Macdonald Baptist Church. FORMER HOUSTONIAN TO WED We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the wedding of Miss Eisher Mane Jones and Edward Domenico Paterno Harvell, III, Sunday, June 26, at Harvell, Ill., Sunday. Mr. Paterno is son of Prof. and Mr. E. D. Pierson, who has been his newspaper career. He is now a member of the editorial staff of the Chicago Whip, one of the most influential newspapers in the world. U. S. CENSUS BUREAU AGENT Robert H. Holley, Washington, D.C., representing the United States census bureau, is in Houston gathering religious statistics of the various Negro denominations for the decentralization. Mr. Holley is a native Texan, being a product of San Antonio and a brother to "Tom" Holley of the Alamo City. He will be in Houston and Southwest Texas for the next week. OFF FOR NEW YORK VACATION Prof. and Mrs. S. B. ("Cimbee") Williams, 1412 Cleveland, left Sunday for an extended stay in New York City, Brooklyn, White Plains and other points in the Empire State and effete East. They will visit with their sons, Dr. V. L. Williams of Brooklyn, Dr. Arthur Williams of White Plains and Percy (baby), clerk in New York postoffice. They plan to spend the entire summer with their children, with Mr. Williams, who is a teacher in Booker T. Washington high school and member of The Informer staff doing some special study and work while away. HOUSTON BRIDE GIVEN SEVERAL SOCIAL EVENTS Miss Hortense Houston, who was wedded to Milton Young June 22, was the guest of honor at a series of events held at the highest honor by the social set of Houston. On June 9 she was the guest at a series of events held at Taylor. Covers were laid for 16. The bride received an exquisite hot sauce. On June 14, the exclusive "Sixteen Five Hundred Club" gave a luncheon at the street for the bride-elect. The street was decorated with a beautiful blue Pyrex sandwich and won the first prize, which consisted of a beautiful blue Pyrex sandwich. The bride-elect also received a made bridge set. Covers were laid for 16. On June 17, Mrs. Hazel Eldridge entertained with a progressive whisky luncheon, at the groom's sister, who was the guest of honor. A guest of honor, Mrs. Richardson received a very generous gift, the highest score and received a hand-embroidered vanity set. The bride-elect received four hand-made guest Walker Company and a small select group of professional men. The office is located with outside front, hot and cold water, gas and electrical connections. The kitchen will be used throughout. The curry will be marquise style, and birchmil will be used throughout. The curry will have terrane floors and base, be trimmed in larch and with drinking water by an elephant and two stairways. Storerooms On the ground floor along the Indiana Avenue side a group of five well arranged shops will be available for installation. The gift shop, gift shop and the Mad C. J. Walker College of Beauty Culture. The artistic display of all applications for installing all modern appliances to be found anywhere and the artistic display of their merchandise. The gift shop will be exceptionally well provided for; adequate class rooms, lecture rooms, and demonstration booths. A spacious auditorium will occupy part of the fourth floor on the West Side, and will be equipped with disappearing athletic equipment, thus affording an in-depth experience of the Walker Company; it will have a stage, honeen, curtains; etc. The theater will have birch trim and will afford a locally located, attractive meeting place for lodges, the theatre. **Theatre** This theatre promises to be one of the prettiest in the country. It will be a place where you need in the community. It is planned that it shall show the best in pictures and will prove wholesome entertainment. Its lobby will be done in Ashlar Tray booth in black Belgian fabric and a tuckee booth in black Belgian fabric. The woodwork through out the theatre is to be of first grade in the carpentry, fastened with lights, will be a feature. The floor is to be of red wood, the ceiling, fastened with a berle treads. The radiators will be recessed, shaded and faced with a black finish. A $15,000 pipe organ will occupy each side of the orchestra pit and peal forth its tones through multiple turned-wood grills. Four hundred gallons of water per minute will pass through a special type machine and wash and cool the air of the theatre. A small-scale temporary control will regulate the air flow and heat will be controlled through the theatre. The theatre will have automatically ventilated smoking and restrooms, a ladies cosmetic room equipped with rolled steel dressing tables and Venetian glass mirrors. The theatre seats will be of the finest, most comfortable type available. A large set of scenes, curtains, etc., are to be the most artistic irrespective of the coat. Iced drinking water will circulate to the drinking fountains which will be placed strategically throughout the building. These, like other plumbing fixtures throughout will be of vitreous white china. A complete automatic sprinkler system over the entire building will protect it against fire, but in case fire occurs, it may be used for a long time. It is the most installed in cabinets over the building. The Madam C. J. Walker building is to be another monument to the underlying genius of the race, which in spite of obstacles, in the face of adversity, presses forward acquiring FRESH DRESS Fryers, Hens, Duck and Squabs, S Strictly Fresh Infen per dozen ..... W. F. 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Bohemian Hops. distributed by Storerooms Auditorium Theatre members of the colored advisory commission on the Mississippi food distribution in the northern sections, would be able to make a crop this year, but not until unplanted before the middle of June. Some attempt could be made at dawn or dusk, but not outlook of their getting a foothold in other sections of the country with uninvested funds not bright. Therefore Secretary Roberts and the Red Cross and the rehabilitation of the relatively few whites, until next year when a new program. For the first time the flood situation has been recognized as a national problem, outgoing a comprehensive program to the balance of fourteen million dollars to start the job. When congress will provide the additional provision will be made. Additionally Hoover and Director Flesher have already started an extensive campaign to help health doctors and nurses and special health workers to cover every swamp and bit, and purify the water in every well and education so well begun in a few of the camps so that no epidemic of the disease occurs. It is estimated that 2,000 horses 20,000 chickens and 10,000 chickens are owned and want to replace these animals and fowls will be made. Food will have to be provided by landowner, the cropper, or tenant who has not sufficient credit to secure a stagnation loan. A stagnation loan is not to be helped unless whatever money he needs for him can be secured from the special finance companies being formed to loan money for a long term at a low rate. If these companies prove that he will no pro-nounced money , for despite the three-month plantation system, the three-month under which they live, with poor credit, he may move to a mourning途上 the practically the farmers declare their intention of "going back home when the water The colored advisory commission appointed by Hoover held itself intact for service in the future, electing Dr. R. R. Motor permanent chairman; Bishop R. E. Jones, vice chairman; President Joseph S. Clark of Southern University, treasurer, and A. L. Holsey, secretary. A sub-committee will function with Secretary Hoover and the Red Cross during rehabilitation and the advisory committee has urged that colored committees interpret the needs of the colored farmer and see to it that he gets a square deal. Secretary Hoover has recommended the appointment of seventy-five colored farm demonstration agents to be appointed to work in the seventy-five counties affected, assisted by trained women home, economic workers and public health nurses to help the people back to normalcy. property, piling up wealth and more and more is taking its rightful place alongside men of all races. It will be testimony to the vision of the late Madam C. J. Walker and fulfillment of the faith in those she trusted to "carry on." USED POULTRY Eggs, Stewing Chickens Specially priced. Mille Eggs. 25c PULS CITY MARKET STRICTLY UNION MADE 't Need a long Glass! to find—that's true. But now just where to find Quality and you don't need a mag- ter! Why not test Puritan ? Purchase a can of some it. Puritan Malt. Which has finer Flavor? Obviously, cause Puritan is a skillful resident, including selected imported Bohemian Hops. LABALL CO. Top-Flavored N MALT results . . . Try it! AMERICA'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ment of Colored People day after day published the facts, the evidence of their experience, recounted their ears and ultimately recounted cannot tolerate plague spots like this and every man who values his country he must do all that he can to protect them. Asks Protection of Negro Criticising the sending of fleets and soldiers to protect Americans abroad, while American Negroes were not safeguarded in their fundamental citizenship rights in their own land. Mr. Storey's message said: “Citizens whom the United States drafts into her armies, whom she taxes, on whom she imposes all the obligations of citizens, are certainly in their own homes entitled to protection against outrage. We are spending hundreds of millions and employing thousands of officers to punish men for selling, carrying or drinking liquor, beer and wine, and not a cent to punish men for cruel murder, not an officer to enforce the rights of twelve millions of American citizens. The president, without consulting congress and without power under the constitution, takes us all and sends our soldiers as police to preserve order in Niearaguas, but finds no power to punish murder in our own states. “The constitutional amendments would be by year years of Civil War, which secures the fundamental rights of our own citizens, are treated as dead letters with the result that 86,341 votes elect 8 representatives in the South, while it takes 592,246 to elect the same number in the South. The White vote loses its own rights when he ceases the protection the rights of his colored brothers.” Mr. Storey in his message also helped to the peonage conditions discussed earlier, by coexisting as existing on delta plantations. "The floods in the South have been a major factor in colored workers on Southern plantations," said the message. "These conditions cannot last. Our duty is to help." 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PULIMAR TOPIC - God takes Care of Peter. PULIMAR TOPIC - God Answers Prayer for Peter. PULIMAR TOPIC - God Answers Prayer for Peter. PULIMAR TOPIC - God Answers Prayer for Peter. PETER, impetuously (v. 1, 4) 1. By writing (v. 1) Herod, the grandson of the elected king, the fifteen children of Bethlehem. 2. The reason (v. 3). It was to gain the favor of the king, not a Jew, but an Edomite, therefore knew that his success was dependent upon his having the popularity manifested so as to be a successful royal of Judah. it was but the sympathy of the king, therefore knew that his success so as to be a successful royal of Judah, indeed was already disclining it. the saw an answer by giving forth his hands against it. He was arrested, put into prison and guarded by four quaternions of soldiers. A quaternion is a guard of one person, and was impossible to escape. They had doubled hands of Peter's escape from fall before, so their thought they would have been able to escape. They made one fatal mistake—the left out God. (I. The Church of God in Prayer (II. The Church at a crists. Her situation "was most grave." James, one of the three who were killed and Peter, the most prominent of all, was in prison. In this desperate stuff they did the wise thing—the they noteworthy prayer. It was a noteworthy prayer. I. It was unto God, not unto men or to be heard of men. This is a very common fruit today. All true prayer. It was more than unceasing prayer. It was the earnest desire of the soul as it attached itself to God. 4. It was definite prayer. They specifically offered prayer to God for Peter. Their prayers was concentrated, definite and specific. 11. Peter Delivered by an Angel (vv. 911). 1. Peter sleeping (vv. 6). This shows that he was not greatly disturbed over the matter. The Lord keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him. (Isa 283). Again. He gives His beloved sleep (Ps. 127:2). 2. Peter leaves the niger (vv. 210). A heavenly light alone in the prison. The angel smote Peter on the side of the chains. Full off. Peter put on his clothes and passed by one guard after another through the iron gate out into the city. The whole transaction was orderly and leisurely, showing that God is not in a hurry. 3. The effect upon Peter (vv. 11). Although the matter was so wonderful to God Peter, even outside His consciousness, when he came to Limesh he was assured beyond perseverance that God had miraculously delivered him from Herod's wicked hands. IV. Unconscious Unbelief (vv. 1219). 1. Behavior of Peter and the church (v. 12-17). 12. In the 12th century, the knock was answered by Rhoda who was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, and put the knock on the door. The clapstops were not prepared for such good news, and even accused her of madness. She tried to explain that perhaps it might be Peter's guardian angel in his likeness. They get more than they need. Peter was told the Lord's love dealing with him and in affected them to make these things known to James and the brethren. The behavior of the soldiers (v. 18-10). There was great agitation among them as to what and became of Peter. He was responsible for him. Not being able to account for Peter's escape Herod commanded that he be put to prison. Peter was responsible for Caesarea. Here he was adored as God. Because he篓ronished his honor to himself, the Lord moths him. Herod the Lord moths him. The Lord grew and multiplied. Realizing the Truth Thou hast made us, O God, for Thyself, and itself, no is there no rest for us! till we are made us, O God, for life's灵敏ness comes from not realizing this truth! How much misdirected energy! How much disgust! How much strain and weakness! — James Red. Being Happy There is no duty we so much unaware as the duty of being happy. In order to be happy, we must fit upon the world, which remain unknown even to ourselves, or, when they are disclosed, surprise nobody so as the benefactor, I. s. Stevenson. The Way to the Crown HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1927 HOUSTON LOSES BAPTIST PASTOR HOUSTON LOSES BAPTIST PASTOR In the death of Rev. N. P. Pullum, for many years pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, West Dallas and Heiler street, and former pastor of Heiler street, the pastor of one of her veterans presidents and outstanding ministerial luminaries. Rev. Pullum had been in failure health for some time, but an attack of acute indigestion claimed his life. He also took a quick a shock in the Fourth Ward and city generally. Rev. Pullum was held from Friendship Tuesday afternoon, with Paskett Church office officiating; assisted by other local and visiting ministers. Decedent was buried under suspicions. Church members, 4, No. 2, and Accepted Missions. Floral offerings, beautiful and many, showed the high place which the church members, friends and citizens. His beloved family has the sympathy of the community. SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL Playground and summer Bible school opened Monday at Plirim Grassland Preserve, Rav. J. I. Denaldson, pastor for refreshments were served nearly every hour, and the wood, who was sent here by the extension department of the denominational church, was there. WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? "For age and want save while you may! No morning sun lasts a whole day." $50 saved now with the RI ASSOCIATION will be any further payments. $500 or more saved now will 7 per cent interest, paya $5 a month saved with the ASSOCIATION will be $10 a month will become $1 $15 a month will become $1 $20 a month will become $2 $25 a month will become $2 Save W No membership fee I Let us show you how to Come in to see us or c "SAFETY-SERVI Real Building and 409-411 SMITH ST. OFF C. F. RICHARDSON, Pres. DR. W. 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"SAFETY—SERVICE—SATISFACTION" JACK YATES SUMMER SCHOOL Elementary tuition $3.25 to $6.00 per term High School tuition $4.25 to $9.00 per term DAILY SESSIONS FROM 8 TO 1 Opportunity for students to do back work; take drill courses and advance work. For further particulars, see E.C. FONSWORTH Summer School BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL June 12 to August 12, 1927 Elementary tuition, $425 to $6 per term. High school tuition, $425 to $9 per term. Opportunity for students to remove condition advance work. For any desired information see J. F. ELLISON Phones: PRESTON 5005—PRESTON 59 June 12 to August 12, 1927 tinary tuition, $325 to $6 per term. school tuition, $425 to $9 per term. unity for students to remove condition work. my desired information see J. F. ELLISON Phones: PRESTON 5005—PRESTON 59 Elementary tuition, $425 to $6 per term. High school tuition, $425 to $9 per term. Opportunity for students to remove conditions and do advance work. For any desired information see J. F. 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The ruler of the order, declared could not be held unless the Gawt law which governs the organization's regulars of the organization was repaired by June 16, and the injunction Following the parade which wound its way through Harlem and ended up in the Bronx, the parade was held and prominent Elks from Connecticut, Massachusetts, SOUTHERN JUBILEE SINGERS TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY The Southern Jubilee Choral Club inyites all quartets, choral clubs, choirs and music lovers to attend its first anniversary celebration at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Wilson and Cleveland, 4th Ward, Sunday, June 26, 3:30 p.m. Pastor J. I. Donaldson will deliver the anniversary sermon and a special program will be executed in connection with the annual event. SIGHTLESS CHORAL CLUB M. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. A. A. Gundy, pastor, will be the second pastor of the nighteenth choral club of the Texas Newman University Thursday, June 10, 8 p. m. 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How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?" Prov. 6:6. To one observing ants and their ways, it is clear that they have a conference at the end of each spring on "ways and means". At this conference a committee reports on data gathered which indicates the possible length of the next winter and the probable severity of it. A second committee reports on possible food supplies—certain and contingent. With this data before them the ants forecast their future, providing for their needs and comforts, during the coming year. How does the intelligent, thinking man prepare for the coming year? Can he tell how much money he can spend for Christmas? Has he provided for sickness? Does he know how much he will spend for clothes, for food, for shelter, for advancement of himself and his family, and for general expense? The ant knows. In the case of most of us our wages and our salaries are our only sources of supplies for the coming year. We know what we shall make. We know the needs we shall have to supply. Shall we "consider the ways of an ant and be wise?" The ant would sit down with the family and estimate what all the things that the family wante dwould total; compare his total with the total to be earned; and then go back and cut down the estimate until it fits the income. Life is an everlasting choice. We choose between a house and a car; between a car and a radio; between a suit and a coat of paint for the home, etc. By budgeting we have the whole picture before us and can make choices that will be more satisfying and beneficial. As a guide to the budget-maker we show herewith a table, which has been adapted from a Personal Account Record put out by LaSalle Extension University: Budget Percentage Figures According to Income Income Food Shelter Clothing Operation General Operation Advancement Incidents al Under $1000 $1000-$2000 $2000-$3000 $3000-$4000 $4000-$5000 % 27.6 25.0 20.0 14.8 12.6 % 9.5 19.0 16.0 12.2 11.6 % 9.0 11.0 10.0 14.2 9.3 % 12.1 16.0 14.0 % 9.1 5.8 29.8 23.0 35.0 45.7 59.3 % 12.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 1.4 The table may serve as a guide in budget construction, but the percentages should not be taken too literally. If one is a father of a family of twelve and has but $1000 yearly income it will probably be impossible to keep the food supply down to twenty-five per cent. If on the other hand, one is a bachelor with a $5,000 income, the food percentage may be much lower than twelve and three-fifths per cent. Safety Loan and Brokerage Co., Inc. 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All matter intended for insertion in any current issue of The Houston Informer must reach our office by Wednesday noon of the week publication THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1927 THE STAR OF COLUMBIA MOVEMENT Recently the editor of The Informer was invited to attend a local conference held under the auspices of the Star of Columbia, a so-called interracial movement projected and sponsored by J. E. Finney (white) of Dallas, the invitation to attend said conference being tendered this editor by Newman Dudley, Jr., one of our warmest and best friends. In extending the invitation to this editor, Mr. Dudley stated that he had been requested to invite twelve prominent Negro men and twelve leading Negro women to this interracial conference, and that Dr. J. L. G. (white), retired Baptist minister, would bring a similar number of whites to the meeting. While the colored representation was fairly good at said conference, the white end was not so strong numerically, and thus this editor began to wonder why the whites did not attend the meeting as contemplated, and then we began to make an investigation to see what the movement really was, and "what it was all about." During our recent visit to Austin we secured a certified copy of the charter granted the three white incorporators, viz: J. E. Finney, 5912 Lindell Street, Dallas, Texas; J. V. Norvell, 115 Waverly Avenue, Dallas, Texas, and Troy M. Ogilvie, 1115 Waverly Avenue, Dallas, Texas; and to our utter surprise and astonishment we discovered that the movement had been largely misrepresented to our people, both in Houston and Texas. Certain colored leaders of the movement have publicly stated that three of the original incorporators were Negroes, and that the Star of Columbia was an organization for promoting better relations between the white and colored races in Texas and the black and colored races in Texas that some of the most prominent white citizens of the Lone Star state held memberships in this organization. However, even a casual glance at the papers of incorporation discloses the fact that the organization is not an inter-racial movement per se, but a commercial undertaking; being a private corporation capitalized at $85,000, fully paid with cash and service charges, that he provides (finitely Vertical) advice; exacting and demanding both joining fees and monthly dues, just like any other fraternal organization, with a bevy of high-sounding titles for the various officers of the organization, both "national" and "tribal." The following excerpts are taken from the papers of incorporation: "1st. The name of this organization is THE STAR OF COLUMBIA INCORPORATED." "2nd. The purpose for which it is formed is the support of a benevolent, charitable and educational undertaking, AMONG THE NEGROES ONLY, to be known as the 'State of Columbia,' as seen in prospectus hereto attached. "3rd. The business to be transacted is at Dallas in Dallas County, Texas. "4th. The term for which it is to exist is 50 years." "Sbh. The number of directors shall be not more than seven and the following three directors shall be the directors for the ensuing year and said directors may at their option increase their number. The directors may be appointed by post-office addresses of said directors are as follows: J. E. Finney, 5912 Lindell Street, Dallas, Texas J. N. Norvell, 1115 Waverly Avenue, Dallas, Texas Troy M. Ogilvie, 1115 Waverly Avenue, Dallas, Texas "6th. The amount of capital stock is $35,000. divided into 950 shaves of $100.00 each, all of which capital stock has been subscribed and fully paid as set out by the affidavit attached herein. We also read the certificate from the secretary of state of Texas, declaring that the "foregoing is a true and correct copy of the charter of The Star of Columbia Incorporated," same being issued under date of March 22, 1927; while another certificate from the department as of April 6, 1927, avers that "the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the affidavit of the charter of The Star of Columbia Incorporated," etc. Having published this much of our work, the query nature of the question was found and founders of this organization attempt to classify it as an interracial movement? Doesn't it appear to every rationally and reasonably minded person that this organization is purely one for profits to its incorporators and founders, and that it is nothing more or less than a scheme to make money out of our people? HOW CAN ANY MOVEMENT BE INTERACIAL WHICH STATES IN ITS CHARTER THAT ITS ACTIVITIES SHALL BE "AMONG NEGROES ONLY?" Why would any supposed interracial movement resort to joining fees and membership dues, and throw open its doors to every person who qualifies by paying the entrance fee and monthly dues? Why any interracial movement really function and accomplish anything worthwhile that does not restrict and limit its membership? Why incorporate an interracial movement and place it on a purely Fraternal-commercial basis? If the Star of Columbia is such a wonderful movement for interracial integration, why should she shroud in secrecy its suppositions white membership in the various localities? The Houston Informer America's Greatest Weekly Newspaper Haven't the Negroes of Texas sufficient sense and ability to charter a so-called "fraternal co-operation", and operate and conduct same by, for and among themselves? Launched February 3, 1925—more than two years ago—what has this organization done that would place it in the category of Sifftown down to its final analysis and stripped of all pretense and camouflage, isn't it a fact that this organization is simply another scheme to exploit Negroes, employing some of the leading members of our race in the design? It is not the need for such an organization, and, if there is such need, why attach the financial consideration, envelop and surround the movement with so much ritualistic nonsense and mummy, and why the absence of leading white citizens from the ranks of its membership? These and many other questions should be asked by our people as it is often the case, and the infatuation before becoming actively allied and closely identified with this movement which is nothing more or less than a private corporation, as shown by the papers on file in the office of the secretary of state at Austin, Texas. The contended by the Informer, the time has arrived when the Negro must cease the practice of fattening frogs for snakes, who thus grow fat and ultimately bite and inject their poison and venom into our racial veins, resulting either in our illness or death; for, after all is said and done, friends, everything that glitters is not gold. The school will be the wise is sufficient, and as for the unwise they will learn their lesson through the school of bitter experience, sooner or later. Selah! THE CAKE (BY KELLY) The world this world to determine what the New York European public is able to do, and as flowed from the War. Of one the world this world to serve, they never fourteen points for the His League of Poets and upon and on the advantage of their purpose. When we confirm that we are a concern and in the Wians, French and German in Autumn The Negro follow but do to and do to the same extent there. He respee and strong. TALK OF ANOTHER LOCAL NEWSPAPER Talk is rife in the city that "Heavenly Houston" will soon boast of another weekly newspaper, and that the publication will be sponsored and promoted by the Commission on Inter-racial Cooperation; with several of the "colored brethren" attempting to operate, edit and manage the proposed publication, which will be a medium of expression for this organization. The Informer can not vouch for the accuracy or truthfulness of this rumor, and yet Houston is a city with wonderful opportunities and possibilities; and since it is perfectly within the province and right of any person or group of persons to embark on a journey to the United States, identified with that narrow and selfish group which thinks it high treason for another publication to enter the local field as a competitor. While The Informer will gladly extend the "right hand of fellowship" to any journalistic contemporary who embarks in the newspaper field in Houston, this paper can not see how the newspaper can operate independently or operate a newspaper or subsidize one without becoming partisan and thereby endangering and jeopardizing the future of this wonderful organization, which has done so much towards interracial amity and goodwill in Texas and other Southern states during recent years. A lawful calamity if this good work should be undone or rendered negative by some over-zealous members of the commission—men without newspaper experience, business rating or journalistic training—mely in an effort to afford certain persons connected with the movement an opportunity to commercialize the undertaking and to employ the hands of the newspaper industry. When the spirit of commercialism, gain and greed enters any such organization, due to the promotion and operation of such ventures, the resources of the organization are constantly drained and kept at a low ebb by the recurrent demands for finance to sustain the organization, and the need for certain persons with burning zeals and itching palms. It will be interesting to observe what attitude such a newspaper will assume for the right of the Negro to exercise all the rights of citizenship; the right to vote in any and all elections; the right to vote in the Senate and other Southern states; the failure of railroads to provide proper provisions for Negroes to ride in Pullmans and eat in diners; the constitutional right of the Negro to aspire for political office and the spoils of our political system; decent and fair wages for Negro employees; the absence of certain restrictions and limitations on the work of Negroes; the full and free exercise and enjoyment of all the rights and prerogatives guaranteed and warranted to the Negro race under the provision of the state and federal constitutions. As an organ of the commission, such a newspaper will be compulsory in all times selected and directed by the full and free editors and muzzled and muzzled when questions arise affecting the constitutional and racial rights of the Negro, where and when such rights are not in harmony and line with bourbon Southern sentiments, traditions and prejudices. In the names that the leaders and promoters of this proposed newspaper have taken all of these matters into consideration, and that they are fully prepared and thoroughly able to take care of all such trying and ticklish situations; and that the editor of the proposed sheet will not be a mannikin, automation or Samba; that he will be permitted to speak "right out in the running" and to hew to the line, letting the caps fall where they will. However, if, by the operation of a newspaper, the Commission on Interracial Co-operation invites attacks and criticisms, and if its main work is impaired or jeopardized, the leaders of the organization must take action to ensure that esteemed members for whatever might happen in this particular. The Informer has no fight to wage on the proposed newspaper or any existing newspaper, for this paper is too busy trying to fight the battles of the race and social order to spend precious time on other issues. We are not for the Informer's place in the journalistic sun is too well and firmly established to engage and indulge in such narrow and silly squabbles and controversies; and in saying what we have in this editorial we have done so only with the hope and view of informing and educating others about what they may expect in their effort to operate a newspaper. BEST WORK OF ITS KIND YET PRODUCED We wish to make a believed acknowledgment of the receipt of "Who's In Colored America," a biographical dictionary and reference book of prominent and notable colored Americans, edited by Joseph J. Boris, and published by Who's In Colored America Corporation, 1133 Broadway Street, New York City. We have seen several efforts of this kind, mostly by editors and writers not of the Negro race; and we have observed that some such ventures have died aborning, even after the promoter obtained some financial considerations in advancing the expedition, the proposed book; but this recent work, which is the first edition, is a credit to any race and fit to adorn any library in the civilized world. The book contains 333 pages, with illustrations and likenesses of outstanding race men and women, having more than 2,000 biographical sketches of members of the Negro race in America and substantial contributions to the life of the race and social fabric. By far, it is the best work of its kind ever produced in America, and no person can peruse the contents and read the wonderful stories of the progress of the persons enumerated in this work without feeling proud of the Negro race, and the part it has played in the development and history of the American nation. The editorial work, as well as the general makeup and appearance of the book, are very commendable and leave none of the as the general makeup and appear- mendable and leave none of the OPINIONS THE CASE OF THE NEGRO TEN YEARS AFTER THE WORLD WAR (By KELLY MILLER, Howard University, Washington, D. C.) The world thinkers are now looking backwards over the past ten years to determine what, if any, benefit the World War has brought to mankind. The New York World recently contained a symposium of American and European publicists. There is no concensus of opinion. No single authority is able to point out in a convincing way the undisputed advantage such a world would have over the United States in War. Of one thing all must be convinced, and that is if the statement of the world could have foreseen ten years ago the conditions they now observe, they never would have precipitated this titanic struggle. Mr. Wilson's fourteen points have become the tetradecalogue of ridicule. His high-sounding and senorous phrases have become the object of sport and jealot. He has been a great supporter of the upstairs, and no one can say how it will resettle. It may be that we miss the advantage of perspective. We may be too close to the events to give them their proper placement and appraisement. When we confine our attention to the American Negro, however, we have a much easier and simpler task. The Negro as a group, had no immediate advantage in the war against the slaves, French and Englishmen who no concern of the. The destruction of autocracy in Germany had absolutely no meaning to the Negroes in Georgia. The Negro follows the flag wherever he lives. His not to reason why; his but to do and die. He responded to his country's call. Whether by voluntary enlistment or conscription, when the general roll was called, he was strong enough to the call of Woodrow Wilson, four hundred thousand. Whatever advantage or disadvantage the race derived from the war was incidental, and not calculated. He was requisitioned for his man-power alone. No more account of personal gain was considered than was accorded the Hesian hirding during the Revolutionary War. I called on Secretary Baker to lead the army, and he was appointed to the officers. We found him keenly sympathetic, though hedged in by the traditional prejudice of the army and the proscriptive policy of the Democratic party. We had high hopes that the Negro would wrest from the prejudiced and unwilling disposition of the army, recognition as an officer in the federal army by tested fitness and acknowledged capacity to lead his own race according to the requirements of war. Thanks to Secretary Baker, the camp was well equipped, and we were given the Negro was to be given a squarer, if not a square deal. I visited the camp and addressed the cadets when their hopes ran highest. Negro officers were shortly to be commissioned within a prescribed rank in the army. But in the meantime Houston had happened. There was a sudden change in public sentiment and a sudden shift in the program of commissions to be awarded. The time of training was prolonged. The race was scorily contested. The Negro was to be actively functioning in the army above the level of a private soldier. The word, I am convinced, was passed down from on high: "so far shalt go and no further." The few Negroes who received commissions as officers were so handicapped and embarrassed, that effective functioning was impossible. The Negro came out with a lower level of esteem as a qualifying officer when he entered. The effect has been far reaching. Negro leadership was greatly discredited throughout the whole circle of racial life and activity. The World War created a vacuum in the labor market of the North. Southern Negroes rushed in to fill the vacancy. This has shifted from one to two millions of race from South to North. They have found place in the industrial and economic Life. Here lies the chief indirect benefit which the race has derived from the war. The magnitude of this advantage is enormous. The Negroes have been the most influential situations which follow in the train of this Northern movement. By far the most conspicuous of these is residential segregation. In all of our cities, North or South; where the Negroes came in great numbers, they soon found themselves in separate residential areas. The attempt to establish legal boundaries and the effort on the part of the race to combat them is a part of the process. As the general outcome, the Negroes find themselves whose quality, convenience and appointment surpass their found homes. The Negroes are better housed than any other minor group of the Negroes are better housed than any other minor group of the American people. In the capital of the nation, they have over-run a territory of fully a square mile with as good residential facilities as the city affords. Indeed many of the principal streets and avenues leading to the public buildings and business sections of the city traverse the Negro section for as much as a running mile. In New York, they have the better favored residential areas of the North, the acquired streets and avenues are simply ambling in their magnificence. There has been a material improvement in the condition of the race in the North, the Northern migration which in turn is due to the war. In every important city, the Negroes are organized devoted to the task of ameliorating the condition of the Negro. The race has gained tremendous potential political power by virtue of the fact that the greatest great Northern city, the Negro holds the balance of power in closely related cities, and also just elected a mayor who was largely sponsored by Negro voters. The race is gaining power in city boards of aldermen in state legislatures, and also in local councils. This book is not propaganda, nor does its editor attempt to inject any personal views into the biographies; but in a concise and succinct manner the history of each person is unfolded and revealed like projecting a moving picture scene on the cinema sheet, and these biographies make mighty fine reading matter. Of course, being the first effort the work is not complete; but the editor states that wherever the biography of some prominent Negro American writer is published, a divider rather than the publishers, for strenuous efforts were made to get all this information by a series of letters, questionnaires, cards, etc. A volume of "Who's Who In Colored America" should not only be in every colored home, municipal and school library; but this book should find its way into white homes, municipal and school libraries; for to read its pages and observe the wonderful progress made in the race and will impart a better understanding of the race and sympathetic co-operation from hitherto hostile and unfriendly sources. This book can be secured by writing Who's Who In Colored America Corporation, 1183 Broadway Street, New York City. A Enroot—an an I had i had sum time in Saint Looey Madam GROVETON Groveton, Texas—The Rose Hill Baptist Church choir, real nightingales, motored out to Ritter's Lake to render service last Sunday. The singing of this aggregation always charms the hearts of the listeners. The Rose Hill quartette, on invitation, sang at Trinity A. M. E. church. Whenever this quartet sings it is like listening to the heavenly chimes. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hardy motored to Trinity Sunday and had an enjoyable time. Mr. Clay Ryan induced a party to accompany him to Lafkin in his smooth riding Chevrolet.