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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
Mems Suits at Half Price

I'VE HAVE marked scores of the
w neaUest and the best looking
Summer Suits at half pr'ice-AH that
aUere bought to sell for S25 are selling
for $3.50. And they're selling fast,
too!
We haze taken scores of suits that
aUere bought to sell at $29 .75---d1sd re-
datced them to $685..
And a long line of the best salts for
business and professional men-that
should sell for $S9.65 = aUe haze
marked doeOn to $24.85.
The best In the house are these
marked $49,65. (Uptoavn gouH find
their mates selling at sicty dollars and
ntore). Well-aUe sell them for $685..
And If you krolU volues-uouH do
as good nlany men did last Saturday
You'll bug tao suits.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
EDITORIALS
The colored Citizens Civic League

The colored Citizens Civic League
"a newly formed organization in
Seattle-presents a constructive pro-
gram that merits the endorsement
and support of every one interested
in the welfare of our group. This
organization proposes by intelligent
use of the ballot and other means to
bring about better employment for
members of our race. If the organi-
cation does nothing but force politi-
cal office-holders to remember their
prediction promises to colored vo-
tiers it will serve a useful purpose.
Political office-holders from COVER
nors down have in every instance be-
fore their election promised to APP
point members of the black race to
various positions, but after election
each and every one has forgotten his
promise. In Seattle colored men
should have jobs as street car motor
men and conductors. They should
have jobs as firemen. Why should
not colored girls be given jobs as
telephone operators and stenogra-
pliers? Colored men drive big motor
trucks through the streets of this
Guy. IL Is certainly q hlOit uAAiSeis
job, requiring more thought and
presence of mind, than driving a
street car on track. Colored girls
operate telephone switchboards in
apartment houses and to do the same
thing in a courthouse or city hall does
not require any more skill. Black
firemen can hold a hose and squirt
water on a burning building just as
well as white firemen.
Since the Negroes must have jobs
of the better kind it appears that our
leaders should bestir themselves to
get Jobs for their people. 1t is fool
ish to tell starving man or woman
about "pearly gates" and golden
slippers" when what they need is
good beef steak.
We want jobs. After we get jobs
everything else will be added unto us.
II will be an act of wisdom on our
part to help the Citizens Civic League
to put over its program.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
Straw Hats All Reduced

THE SaCelLest PdndntdS that sic dol
4 lars ever bought are. noa0 marked
81. The snudrtest IS Strauss, made bg
an American maker aUhose name Is
kRoaOR the country oUer-dre poaC
$S.S4-And the best hat that taCo dol
lars euer bought may be bought here
noac for $1.S6.
And the smart caps-and all the
nationally knoaOn Felt Hats. are
marked doaU,, IN the same manner:
There are White Duck Trousers for
$1.9S-and Ties at three for dollar
And Sor at the same price-And Work
Shirts for Csc. And Carhdrtt OUer-
ais for 1926. And-almost forgot
Florsheim Shoes for men at $685. a
pair. 81:
We could fill page aoith the shoes
alone!
But an advertisement must end
somewhere and it's a good time to qait
right noaO-os the minister soys-''be-
fore you all fall asleep"
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
The Underwear for Men

ALL THE WORLD FAMOUS,
n "B. V. DIS" are selling at $40
instead of the regular $3.50. Then aoe
haze Union Suits that are made of the
same Uhite nainsook-ond that are
often called "B. V. D.s"-these sOe
haze marked 49c. And the finer kinds
aoith silk stripes that usually. sell at
$1.75 IN the erctatsive shops--nlay be
bought here and nosO at $1.10.
The derby ribbed cotton Union Suits
that ,Oe dlaoays got dollar for may. be
bought for Csc. The finest aOools Union
Suits that usually sell for $3.50 are
marked S1.45. And all the standard
brands of fine sUool and cotton linton
Suits are selling at third off i8s;;,s
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

Next Monday we celebrate the
birth of our nation, pay homage to
our flag, recite the Declaration of
Independence, sing the national an
thems and thank God for country
dedicated to promote the general
welfare and secure the blessings of
liberty to all citizens.
Read the Constitution of the Unit
ed States. The preamble says: 1--WE,
the people of the United States, in
order to establish more perfect
union, establish justice, insure do
nestle tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the gen.
eral welfare and secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and our pos
terity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of
America"
Note the words of the Constitution
are plain: eve, the people," Not the
reds nor blacks, not the rich nor poor,
not the Professionals or Catholics are
cited; but, WE; that includes every
citizen without reference to color,
property or condition.
The Declaration of Independence
declared all men born free and equal.
The Constitution, the supreme law of
the land, guarantees citizenship in
full to all and amendments added
subsequently abolished slavery and
made citizens of former slaves and
their descendants.
Not only is the United States our
country by right of constitution and
contract, but it is ours by birth and
loyalty. We are among its first citi-
zens.
We cleared its forests and titled
its soil until the fields grew white
with harvest. We built its roads and
drained its swamps. We kept its
homes safe and sacred; we sacrificed
our lives in times of peril for its de-
Tense.
Because we are black, fate cast
our lots in humble circumstances. We
ere yeomen. America has prospered
because of the sweat of our brow
and we have done our jobs with
cheerfulness and a patience that has
made the world marvel Not little
of this patience and cheerfulness we
have shown under stress is predica-
ted on the fact that we know that
the ownership of the United States
is vested in democratic government
and that sovereignty in the last anal
ysis resides in all the people. We toll
crate MANY evils. Wjs're vensible
enough to be quiescent, but not &C.
quiescent. We know the history of
civilization. Its language is plain. So
is the language of the Constitution of
these United States. This country
belongs te black men as much as to
any one. Let no one persuade you
to believe otherwise.
This is our country. This is our
United States. Let us make it live up
to its Constitution. Let us live up to
our citizenship.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

Black men who enter the realm of
mart and trade must learn to shake
loose from the shackles that most
Negroes in business place on them
selves. Plan your business on the
best system and principles that mod
ern intelligence has developed. For
get color-forget race-forget ev-
erything but the attempt to give the
largest service and value in the cho-
sen field of your endeavor and you
will find that men will seek you out
and drop their dollars in your cof-
fers.
Don't say you are a Negro mer-
chant. Don't run a Negro business.
Be merchant and run a business for
the public-for all the people. Let
the world be your mart. Venture
forth and match wits with all men
with whom you come in contact.
We know two black men right
here in Seattle who, after looking
the field over, started a drug store
with limited capital. They have never
had to complain about patronage and
most of it comes from people of
other racial extraction. They are on
the high road to riches because they
had vision that extends beyond col
or and race.
Recently a black man started a
haberdashery store in Seattle. On all
sides we heard the expression: "He
Is going to fall" On the contrary,
the store has been success from the
very first day its doors opened. Nest
of the black mans troubles in this
country are largely psychic. We are
like gold fish swimming in tiny circles
in small jars. The black mans citi-
zenship opportunities permit him to
go DEEP and HIGH in America.
Stop being gold fish. Be whales
and swim in the deep sea of success
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
Vancouver Unveils
Bronze Memorial
CONTINUED From Page -

CONTINUED From Page IL
with the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver,
Commentaries the Life and Deeds
of Joe Fortes, for Many Years
Guardian of This Beach. Little
Children Loved Him. A. d. 1927"
Had Heart of Gold
Eloquent tribute to the guardian
of English Bay. who died February
4. 1922, was voiced by Mr.. Bruce
in his dedicatory address.
"Under dusky skin beat heart
of unalloyed gold. Sweet tempered,
ever patient, always smiling, Joe
Fortes radiated happiness, and SO
garnered a harvest of love and con-
fidence from the children around
him."
In a hush which bespoke the rev.
erence of the large gathering, the
life story of Joe Fortes was retold.
A native of Trinidad. West Indies,
son of Spanish mother and West
Indian farmer, Joe, at the age of 16.
hardened to the call of the sea and
in a windjammer sailed to Liverpool.
Arrival at Vancouver
There his native proficiency as a
swimmer won him many champion
ships. Again he sailed away, this
time to Vancouver aboard the "Ro-
bert Kerr" His fame as a swimmer
was soon widespread, and the color
ed newcomer established in a shack
on English Bay. the self-appointed
guardian of Juvenile bathers.
Later he was appointed as life
guard by the Parks Board and still
later as special beach constable of
the city. His vigilance and gal
, lantry averted twenty-six certain
drownings.
81 now dedicate this monument to
perpetuate the memory of Joe For
ties, the children's friend and a man
among men," concluded Mr.. Bruce.
The custody of the memorial was
accepted by Aid. II. Z. Almond and
Mr.. w. G. Shelly, on behalf of the
city and the Parks Board respec-
lively.
Colored Pastors Tribute
On behalf of the colored people of
| Vancouver, Rev. u. S. Robinson
commended the unselfish spirit
which prompted you to give honor
where honor is due"
you have expressed to the world
that you recognize the essentials of
life are love, loyalty, devotion and
honor, whether these be found in
prince or peasant" he declared.
There were thousands of colored
people, he reminded his audience,
whose aspirations we're of the same
noble purpose as those of Joe For
| ties.
Led by Mr.. william E. Hennessy.
the gathering Joined in community
singing
The ceremony was marked by the
first public appearance of the Native
Sons of Canada boys band. The
young instrumentalists played with
vigor and gave creditable renderings
of 20 Canada" THE Maple Leaf"
and other selections. The band led
the singing of "Old Black Joe."
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
Mems Shirts of High
Degree

HERE are Shirts that qciU please
IL fastidioats men-of broadcIoth-
nadros-percale-the best IN the land
all nee0, "bright and sunny'-Here
are the NegligeeS-Shirts aoith collars
dttached-that Uere $1.5O-are nouo
csc. All the $3.50 Shirts are $1.75-
AU the best So ones are $1.95. And
here are Negligee shirts aoith taOo sepa-
rate collars to match-These aCere
bought to sell at $2.5O-We marked
them all $1.75. And-lastly-there
are Negligee Shirts Nth neckbands-
giving a man a chance to aUear white
collar. They are made of the finest
Broadcloth-the best Repps-ond the
Royon striped fabrics-These aUere
selling ct SO and So apiece. We
marked them all $1,45.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
"Ice Cream" Trousers
For Young Fellows!

I'VE HAVE hundreds of pairs
w of them,-aaad they are IN
- great demand among the young
II "bloods" Of the tolO,-We sell
" them regularly for a small profit
but raoao-the profit idea Is
abandoned. s
You can buy-$S.95 Flannel
Trousers for $2.65-the $4.95 Trons-
ers for $S.S0-the $685. Trousers for
S4.95, and all the best ones that aUere
S7.45 are noao offered at $5.45 a pair.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

T EFT US make 1t clear, If you please,
II that the sale is for the sole and
only purpose of raising money to meet
the obligation to the Bank, as stated
above. As soon as this sum is raised
the sale uoiU close and normal prices
1oU prevail
No store IN the land could continue
to sell at these figures and keep ont of
the hands of the Sheriff. And that is
the PLAIN, anUarTished truth.
Sale resumed tomorrow at nine.
Please take yoaw purchases along
aoith you.
We cannot sell goods at these prices
and then hire liveried chauffeur to
deliver Mem
And be patient Nth the tailors.
They haze over a hundred suits
ahead of yours
And they are doing the best they
can.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
All Arrow Soft Collars
Five for a Dollar

MOT a lot of odds and ends and an
Nv tiques-but all the neW stgles IN
every size and style-Sold the country
over at three for a dollar, or thirty
tive cents apiece. Here tomorrow, and
as long as they last, at twenty cents
apiece or-5 for $1.0O.
And all Van Heusen Soft Collars
aoiU be sold at three for dollar.
All sizes and all styles.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

The Cotton Blossom Singers of
Piney Woods School. Miss, gave
concert at the First Baptist Church
Sunday evening before large audi
ence. Miss Dora Davis entertained
for the troupe after the concert.
Mesdames Amanda Jackson, Car
RE Davis, Glenna Norwood and Miss
Corinne Whitlowe left this week to
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

ews were guests of Mrs. Rosa Sam
uels, Sunday. ~
Mr.. Will Davis was a guest in the
city Sunday visiting Mrs. Rosa SAM
uels.
Messrs. Aurelius Davis and Oscar
Nicholas were in Seattle Tuesday
visiting friends.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

The N. A. A. C. r. has suspended
meetings until September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aurelius Davis, ac-
eompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Green and Mr.. Oscar Nicholas mo-
tored to Snoqualmie Pass Sunday.
Mesdames Walter Long and Baker
of Seattle were the guests of Mrs.
Chas. Isham for the week end.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

attend the State Federation On Yaki-
ma. Mrs. j. B. Samuels was unable
to leave for the sessions on account
of the serious iIiness of her son
Wesley and her husband, Mr.. John
Samuels. Wesley Samuels is con.
fined to the Providence Hospital and
Mr.. Samuels is at home.
DR.. Calhoun and Mrs. Iva Matth-
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01

II1HEN A BANK aOrites a
wv letter and says:
- "Your note for $4,000
will be due and payable at this
bank" etc.
There is no time to lose.
And this money has to be taken
out of the store.
To get it-everything has been
"cut to the bone"
And any man and every man
can SdUe nlOneg.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01
Everett, Wash.
Miss corrinne Whitlow, Reporter

Rev. and Mrs. Green of Seattle
were visitors in the city Sunday.
Rev. Green preached at the Second
Baptist Church.
Children's Day was observed at
the A. M. +. Church Sunday.
Evening star., 1927-11-11

had himself declared the republics comma ander-in
chief and Its secretary of state
Gen Corral leader of the opposition. threatened to
be a stumbling block in the Americans path. Walker
accused Corral of treachery. presided over his court
martial and had him shot. New recruits from the
United States kept pouring into Walkers camp. Costa
Rico resented the adventurers in Nicaragua
and declared him. Walker was beaten in the
first battle but won the second and brought the war
end. No left to dispute his mastery of
Nicaragua So he had himself elected President of the
republic and persuaded the United States to recognize
his ENJOYS. The Tennessee soldier of fortune had
reached the pinnacle of success.
In September, 1856. Walker proclaimed slavery
throughout Nicaragua Slavery had long ago been
abolished there, and by causing its return the new
President made many enemies. This was one cause
Of his downfall. The other his demand for money
from various United States commercial firms doing
business in Nicaragua. When in the case of large
steamship company this demand was refused, Walker
revoked the company's charter and confscated its
property. The conpanys agents proceeded to stir up
Evening star., 1927-11-11
ESCAPED INTO CALIFORNIA.

landed at La Paz, in Lower California. There,
ing Sonora, he declared the region republic with
himself its President. But overwhelmingly large
force of MeXicans was massed against him; many of
his followers deserted, and food and short
fleeing before the troops of Mexico Walker escaped
into California and surrendered the United States
Government authorities at San Diego
He placed trial for violating neutrality laws.
But public sentiment with him and he
free. Walker looked about for fields of adven-
ture. His choice settled Nicaragua. That country
then in the throes of civil The revolutionary
leader sought Walkers aid Walker made secret of
that he going Nicaragua. He took along
recruits he had collected in Tennessee He lodged
the by declaring he and his going to col
Of land that had been granted them.
ing in the little republic June 16. 1855, he
inforced by zoe native revoluonists Without wasting
a day. Walker launched his handful of volunteers
against the Governments troops. In the first fight
he was defeated with loss of 1S men. But he went
back at the attack. With 40 revolutionists
he beat the Governments army 500 strong, La Vr-
gen. then laid siege the City of Granada and forced
Evening star., 1927-11-11

the people against Walker. The surrounding countries
Joined in the revolt Walker fought hard to retain his
power, but was beaten in battle after battle. Finally
he burned Granada prevent the ctys capture by
the enemy and May /, 1857. fled to United States
warship for refuge.
He was carried to New Orleans and there was put
under bonds to keep the But in November Of the
year he went again to Nicaragua with 1872 men
win back the presidency. Commander Paulding
the United States Navy forced him surrender and
carried him prisoner to Washington ID. c. There he
freed. and promptly set out still another eXpe-
lon to Nicaragua. lie was caught at the mouth OF
the Mississippi and made to give the project.
Two years later, in June 1860 Walker went with
small body of men to Honduras to start revolution
there. He captured Truxillo and issued proclama
ton against the government This time Great Brit
ain took hand in the game. The captain of the
British warship Icarus made him surrender and turned
him over to the Honduran authorize for punishment
hasty courtmartal sentenced Walker to death teven
he had sentenced Gen. CorraD, and September
IL, 1S60-in his thirty-sixth year-he shot.
Evening star., 1927-11-11
SALE--AUTOMOBII.Es.
--A------
USED CAR SALE.
FREE GAS.

TO EVERY PURCHASER OF A USED
CAR Dl RING THIS SALE WE WILL FUR
NlSH ABSOLUTELY FREE ONE HUNDRED
GALLONS or GAS OVER PERIOD OF
TWENTY WEEKS
Evening star., 1927-11-11

T is story of professional revolutionist,' -
known to his admirers 1.-The gray-eyed
of destiny" He William Walker of Ten
nessee-king of filibusters. One historian says
of him: He brave lived
and wasted his life in trying to achieve what inn
possible
Walker was the OF a Nashville Tenn, banker
Rrt he was not to follow his fathers steps
In fact, he did not know what he wanted to do. The
spirit of unrest in his blood. He left college in
1895 when he only fourteen, and entered law
school, then travelled for years in Europe, taking
course in medicine and studying literature Coming
home tried his hand at practcing law. did not like
it. and took up newspaper work. Drifting from place
to place he at became editor of the Francisco
Herald. But nothing he attempted gave him the ex'
citement he craved.
had way of rading Southern California then escap
Ing safely into Mexico To stop this practice Walker
proposed a little colony the Sonora frontier of
Mexico With ITO men and three large cannon he
slipped unnoced of the Port of San Francisco and
Evening star., 1927-11-11

We also have a fine assort-
ment of closed cars, such as
Chevrolets, rs, '26. For Salts
factory transportation come in
and purchase one of these good
Pontiacs, as we have a few left
in Our used car dept.
Evening star., 1927-11-11
HUDSON-ESSEX.
The Truth Told About
Each Car Sold.

Prices were never this low.
odsmobiIe Coach. 1925: splendid shape
looks equal to new: motor excellent; low
mileage; S295.
Dodge De Luxe Sedan. late 1926: original
hnish like new; fully equipped; motor could
not be better. Only S615.
Gardner Sport Sedan 19o5-Fully eauip.
ped: excellent shape; four-wheel brakes
hve balloon tires: like new. Only S525.
Willys;-Knisht ao- Blk =, six-Five-passenger
runs equal to new; the motor ls perfect
Sold originally for S2.550. now SS75.
Essex '25 Coach--Motor ovexhauled: !:
general condition very good. Can be bought
for balance due finance company: only 1925
Essex Coach. 1925 type: splendid shape /:
fully equipped. Can be bought for balance
due finance company. $265.
Buick Master 8 Coach late 1925; excellent
only $675.
Chevrolet. Coach. 1925 splendid shape: a
pickup at S295.
Chevrolet Roadster a very late 1925: fully
equipped and in excellent condition: $500
q Many other real bargains.
Lambert Hudson Motors Co.,
1872 l. Street NV.
West of Connecticut Avenue.
Evening star., 1927-11-11
OAKLAND. PONTIAC.
L. P. STEUART, INC.

We are going to sell the fol-
lowing cars at a big loss. We
need the space for new Oaklands
and Pontiacs. The cars listed
below are in fine running order
and guaranteed to give you good
service through the Winter.
Come in today and make your
selection.
Evening star., 1927-11-11

ALL THESE CARS ARE IN GOOD CON.
pILION, SOME HAVE BEEN RFPAINTFD
AND, ALI NORN TIRES HAVE BEEN
Evening star., 1927-11-11

OUR MODERN SERVICE STATION
Kansas ave- and Upshnr SITS. open daily ano
Sunday from AM. to IL Pm.
Evening star., 1927-11-11
BUICK USED CARS.
STANLEY Fl. HORNER. Inc,
1015-1111-14th St. NV.
M. $500. t

% Buick E touring..... 5000
"a Buick E touring. ..... AIS
"a Peerless coupe sedan. 500
"a Buick Master coupe. $50
20 Dodge touring ...... Us
"a Buick Master 7-pass.
sedan ............ $50
'23 Buick 4-pass. coupe... I5
'23 Peerless sport 8-cyl.
touring ............ $50
"a Studebaker Spe. Sdn.. $50
20 Ford Tudor Sedan. -. $50
'23 Essex coach, 4-cyl.. $50
20 Buick 7-pass. sedan. 1850
20 Studebaker touring :. 225
'22 Buick 4-pass. coupe. 800
"a Chevrolet touring. 100
"a Ford Tudor ......... 200
'26 Chevrolet coach ..... 500
"a Marmon sedan ...... o0D
rs Buick Master coupe. $50
And 50 Others.
Evening star., 1927-11-11
SALE-AUTOMOBiLES.

CADILLAC V5O SEDAN-SPLENDID
PAINT AND TIRES. .S475
CHEVROLET 1925 LANDAU SEDAN. ATS
DODGE 1929 COUPE E............... 575
CALL MR. BOWEN. ALEX 1868. 13s
Evening star., 1927-11-11
And Others.

GIVE VET Yo 9 ko?& f&E n r6R 33Cf TpGbx GAR ATP r
IN ON ONE UF THESE AUTOMOBILES
DURING THIS SPECIAL SALE
MARMON MOTORS. INC,
1905 18th St. NV.
Evening star., 1927-11-11

Show Cases and Store Fixtures.
Ruse & Company, hsLTisoEE; 6say NJ ,b. MD sao.
tory" Baltimore phone psaza }2aS.
SHOPWORN and used coffee
urns, 3, a, S gallon. Same guar
antee as for new urns. Limited
number. First come first served.
Hotel Equipment Dept, Wash
ington Gas Light Co., 419 10th
sh NV. Main $3.50. -..................
The Washington times., 1927-12-08

What could be more warmly welcomed in
the home than an outfit like this presented
to the family? Thirteen pieces in the
outfit, a. pictured. The Bed.Davenport
Suite il covered in velour. The seats are
tight spring construction.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-23
EMPLOYMENT
Hclp-Women Wanted
Situations Wanted-Mcn

RELIABLE CHAUFFEUR-W Would like position private, either in city or country. References. Box 10-J. G.. Herald.