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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
GRAND LODGE C0L0RED K. OF P. OF
TEXAS IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED

zation with at least 100000 members
by the latter part of June. when their
great convention will be held in
Cleveland, Ohio, the Athens, (Ga.)
Banner, leading daily of this sec
ton, declares:
ut is, indeed, unfortunate for the
Negroes of this nation to suffer from
the acts of such lawless leaders, who
are not real friends Of the Negro
but his most dangerous enemy. Such
organizations will work harm to the
Colored Race, rather than advance
their interest. The representative
citizens of the Negro Race, In this
section Of the nation, will not indorse
nor will they join In prompting any
such organization which has for its
foundation ruin and destruction for
the Negro Race. There is place
In this nation for the Negro; he can
live happily, and be prosperous. II
he so desires; the white man Of the
South is his best friend. That has
been proved whenever he needed
friends. No one realize this more
than the Negro. Unscrupulous Ne
groes and organizations of this kind
do not represent the better element
of the Negro Race and 1t may be
depended that the Negro leaders
of this section of the country will
not lend their influence and aid to
any such organization or set of men
promoting schemes which can only
work harm 20 the Negro Race and
bring no good.
The Banner announces that 1t has
always "stood for fair treatment of
the Negro" That this is true, from
its point Of view, is not denied, but
the above expression demonstrates
the very strange point of view Of
many southerners, and, also, shows
how very little such southerners
know about what is really going on
in America among members. of the
Race, and how they really feel about
1t.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
Col. Roscoe Simmons to Edll
New Monthly Magazine.
(By The Negro Associated Press).

(By The Negro Associated Press)s
Chicago, June 12.-Col. Roscoe
Conkling Simmons was in the city
this week, in the midst OF speak
ing tour that is taking him to every
section of the United State, where
he is speaking in behalf of Race
Justice and Opportunity to thousands
ST people Of both races.
In Cleveland, Youngston, Spring
field and other points in Ohio. people
were turned away by hundreds, be-
ing unable to gain entrance to the
auditorlums where he spoke.
1t was learned, through Col. Sim
mons, that within short time, the
most elaborate monthly magazine
ever produced by the race viii make
its initial appearance with Chicago
as its main Office. and Col. Simmons
as its chief editor and sponsor In
points Of typographical beauty IL
Illustrations and contributions, it prom
ises to be amazingly distinctive.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
CedlcatOTy Exercises Held for
Largest COlOTed Hospital.

(By The Negro Associated Press).
Philadelphia, Pa. June 12.-Build-
ing of the Protestant Episcopal Di-
vinity School, on Woodland avenue
occupying the entire block between
Fiftieth and Fifty-hrst streets, recent
ly purchased by the Mercy Hospital
and school for Nurses. have beer
dedicated here.
The speakers were Judge JohI
M. Patterson, Judge Isaac johnson
and several others. This is the lar
gest hospital In the United States
owned and controlled solely by Ne
groes.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14

united efforts much could be accom-
plished. His talk was strictly COM
mon sense business message to the
people. He is editor Of the Journal
and Guide. The following are the
bank officials:
P. B. Young, president; G. H. Fran
els, M. D., Levi G. Brown. M. B. Jack
son, vice-president; ]. s. Jones, sec
retary-treasurer The secretary treas
urer J. s. Jones is an experienced
business man, and has for some time
been cashier of the Mutual Savings
Bank, of Portsmouth, which position
he leaves to help the new enterprise.
Edward Baker from the Mechanic
Bank, Richmond, is cashier; Julian
s. Hughson, bookkeeper; Miss Ethel
Reddick. clerk in the savings depart
ment, G.. w. @. Brown. assistant sec
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
.Ky KLUX ON RAM
PAGE IN GEORGIA
(By The Negro Associated Press).

(By The Negro Associated Press).
Macon, Ca, June 12.--Tive OF our
churches, two schools and a lodge
hall were fired at almost the same
hour in Putnam County, Middle Geor-
gia, with indications pointing to con-
certed action by party Of white
men who have revived what In days
following the Civil War was known
as the Ku Klux Klan. No clues to
the incendiaries have been found by
officers, who claim to have made a
thorough search.
A clash between an unknown Me-
gro, and a white merchant at Dennis
Station, near Eatonton. is said to
have been the origin OF the out
break. The man asked for a bottle
of pop as the merchan. started to
close his store and was refused. He
is alleged to have made some re-
marks concerning at least being court
eous on q hot night, and this was
resented by the white. Companions
of the Colored man took up the
quarrel. Before 1t ended. pistols ap-
reared, and many shots we're ex-
changed, no fatalities resulting.
One Of the churches destroyed was
Ward Chapel, situated in a commu-
nifty where William H. Seward once
taught school. The chapel was over
one hundred years old. At mass
meeting Of white people $1,000 was
raised as a reward for running down
the individuals who fired the build
ings. A similar amount has been
asked for Of Gov. Dorsey. The whites
have also raised several thousand dol
lars to help rebuild the burned build
ing. The destruction Of the property
was condemned in mass meetings of
both races
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14

nouncement went forth that the body
was ready for business.
The Committee on Credentials,
knight H. T. Haynes, chairman, was
was appointed. The report showed
174 lodges in good and regular stand
ing.
The remainder OF the committee
Is as follows: ]. T. Smith. Carl Walk
er, D. H. Hamilton, P. r. Register.
VIII Davis, ]. B. Benton. G. L. Ad-
kins w. L. Gordon, B. G. Jackson,
R. R. Blair. Geo. w. Sheppard, Thos.
Shepard, G. L. Williams. o. B. Clai-
borne, JEFF Davis, G. w. Brown, F..
G. Brown. H. T. Haynes. U. s. Robin
son.
Committee on Rules: w. r. Rob-
erts, chairman was appointed and
reported the rules which govern
the session.
The remainder of the committee is
as follows:
R. T. Dorsey, ]. B. Brown. D. L.
Ragsdale, W. M. Martin, c. w. Gates.
O.. B. Grain, J. P. Starks, J. G.
Caswell.
Committee on Neurology: Knight
L. Ford, chairman was appointed and
reported ,18Q dead knights. This re-
port was Immediately necessary be.
cause Of the on coming joint me-
mortal service.
A shadow cast at this juncture.
Hon. Geo. M. Guest called the at
tention of the Grand Lodge to the
death Of Mrs. J. 7. Welch at Gle
burne. Mrs. Welch is the daughter
of Knight M. M. Rodgers, G.. X. Of
R. G 8. knight Guest moved that
a rising vote Of sympathy be tcken.
Itwas taken.
A motion was passed to send a
floral design and, the following COM
mittee was named to carry this or
der into effect: @. M. Guest, w. R.
Roberts, A. H. Terrell. P. q. Gold
thwaite, Jas. Caswell.
Some time was spent In perfecting
the roll and other minor things ne
cessary to the operation of great
convention.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
\. A. A. c. ?. AN
UNSCR PULOUS
ORG AN|ZATI0N''
GEORGIA EDITOR BRANDS THE
LEADERS As A lAWLESS
ELEMENT, THE hEGRO'S
MOST DANGEROUS
ENEMY.
(By The Negro Associated Pressl

(By The Negro Associated Press).
Athens, Ca, June 12--In a re-
cent contribution to several news
papers. former President William H.
Taft declares that the best friend Of
the Race is the aristocratic white Of
the South; that all the trouble comes
from the ignorant white. This may
be true in q sense, but there is a
long way to 60 in order to get many
sections Of the South, and its people
educated up to the real understanding
of American rights.
In a lengthy editorial. srsaking on
the plan of the National Association
of Colored People to have an organi-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
CALL OF THE SOUL.

GALL OF The SpUls
The Call Of the soul is expressed in that Is
dom in short written by Professor Pearson Vice
President OF the Georgia State Industrial College and
duced in recent issue of the Southwestern Christian Advo
cate The expression worthy of the full devoted
displaying by the Southwestern and be generally
read and remembered Here It is, with the title:
VOICE OF THE NEGRO SOLDIER.
When return from foreign shade ad shore
My native land with joy behold
If have been soldier true and brave,
Risked limb and life country dear to
Yea, nations all from autocratic greed
That they be wholly free in state and creed
While Father, Mother made and conserved food
And bonds bought in loyal, cheerful mood
will not ask for houses, favors, praise
AS resume the toll and peace Of former days.
But that you left the cursed racial ban,
Grant the rights Of any other
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
NEGRO BANK OPENS
WITH PAID UP CAL
ITAL OF S1OODO0
FIRST DAYS DEPOSITS RUN
TO $4,000

Norfolk, Va, June 12.-With paid
up capital stock of one hundred thou
sand dollars, and one hundred,
fifty thousand dollars on deposit the
first day, the doors OF the Tidewater
Bank and Trust Company were
thrown open for business Monday
morning. There were present peo-
pie from all parts Of the state Of
Virginia, North Carolina. District Of
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
Highest Bonded Negro in Ohio

(By The Negro Associated Press).
Canton, O., June, 12.-Edward Bly,
lock, custodian al the First Trust
and Savings Company, this city, vhc
has "a smile that won't come of, =
Is bonded for $500O0. said to be the
highest bonded Coiored man in the
state.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14
Tuesday Morning the Lodge.

At 1000 o'clock a. m. the gavel
fell and Grand Chancellor W. s.
Willis called the 35th Annual ses-
sion Of the Grand Colored knights
of Pythlas to order. After the usual
ritualistic service the session was
on its way. The call was read by
the g. X. Of R. & S., and the an
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

would have been held at Liberal but
they couldn't get the hall so many
successive nights.
Congratulated Game
The Liberal Basket Ball team went
to Guymon Friday and experienced
another sad defeat with a score Of
&c to 81. The players were Alvin
Mahoney, Kennith Hill, Ralph Bane,
Vernon Engle and Vernon Morrow.
Three of the first team men, Floyd
Longwell, Francis Harnden, George
Wehmeir were out of the game. Lib
eral was victorious for one-half of
the game. At the end of the game
the two teams were tied then they
played minutes longer and Guymon
threw field goals and l free goal
making the points in the lead at the
end of the game.
Then Thursday, the 18th, Guymon
came up here to play off the tie. Lib
eral having won one game and Guy
mon won one. In this game Liberal
was victorious, winning by score of
al to IL.
The reason for the victory was be-
cause Floyd Longwell, Francis Hard
en- and George Wehmeier were back
in the game.
Liberal took the lead from the
first. At the end of the first quarter
the score was 10 to in favor of Lib
eral
The star player of the game was
Alvin Mahoney who plays left for
ward This was the cleanest game
ever played on the Liberal court.
The Latin vi class has completed
four of the required number of books
to be read during the first semester.
Four were read. This speaks well
for the Latin class and will give them
more time for other work during the
coming semester.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

tempt at this sort Of thing these
stories may be short.
Geometry 2 classes are having re-
views at present. Miss Thomas is
fast discovering the extent of our
knowledge in said subject.
The English s class is studying
Chaucer in old English in prepara-
ton for an examination on the pro-
logue.
Eleyne Weygandt is enrolled in the
Caesar class now.
The English classes are watching
for material for Washington bull
letin board the 22nd of this month.
Cecil Pierce and Elton Nease were
visitors at the Glee Club Thursday
evening. They are going to help in
the orchestra.
Miss Wilson is putting the quota
ton on the board.
Miss Ryle read the story Of the
geese that saved Rome to her short
hand class Saturday which the class
wrote in short hand and transcribed
ON the typewriter.
The Geometry 2 class is having
review.
Guymon has just started out on a
basket ball game tour and Liberal
was their first. From here they will
go to Meade, then to Bucklin and sew
eral other towns up the line.
This Thursday Liberal will go to
Bucklin and they will come back the
next night and play Meade.
Friday night March Ia, Liberal
and Guymon will open big tourna-
ment at Guymon. Liberal, Guymon,
Meade, Bucklin, Beaver and Tyrone
will all be entered. The tournament
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN
Continued from fifth page)

Hearts were matched for partners
for refreshments which consisted of
Deviled Ham Sandwiches, coffee,
Banana Apple salad on lettuce leaves.
The Commercial Geography class
is now taking up the study of wheat
and began their note book work
Saturday, covering their subject.
Mary Farmer was absent from
school Friday.
The History classes under Miss
Gustafson has subscribed for the
pathfinder" for the next semester.
The cost is 10 for each pupil. This
paper was used during the first SEM
ester and was enjoyed by all.
The Latin 6 class played Latin
games Thursday.
Professor Wood of the State Nor
NAL, of Alva, Oklahoma, was a visitor
at the Psychology class Tuesday.
Mr.. Rindom says that the first i'm
portant thing in Psychology is to
learn how to spell it. We wonder
how many of the pupils can?
The Domestic Science classes made
Boston brown bread Thursday.
There are several new members in
the Glee Club. These are mostly
Freshmen however.
Book reports on short stories are
due in English Saturday.
Playing marbles is the chief amuse-
ment of the boys at present. Even
the High School boys do not feel
above it.
The Spanish pupils are required to
tell story in Spanish Saturday
morning. AS this is the first at
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
First Published January 80, 1919
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

State of Kansas, Seward County, IS
In the matter of the estate Of c.
0rville Davis, late of Seward County,
Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of January, A. D. 1919,
the undersigned was, by the Probate
Court of Seward County, Kansas,
duly appointed and qualified as Ad-
ministrator of the estate of G. Or
vile Davis, late of Seward County,
deceased.
All parties will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
G. o. DAVIS,
Administrator.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
WILL MAKE A HUNT FOR
OIL IN FINNEY COUNTY
Garden City Oil and Gas Company
Has Very Efficient
Organization.

Garden City, Feb. 19.-The Gar
den City Telegram prints the follow
ing about the test well for oil being
drilled near there:
The test we'll of the Garden City
Oil & Gas Co. drilling in the south
east quarter of 35, 21S, BOW, Finney
county, Kansas, 26 miles northeast
of Garden City, is drilling ahead with
the 10-inch casing at 1,450 feet, and
considering the bad weather condi-
lions of the past six or eight weeks,
this we'll has made excellent prog
ress. This is one of the most import
ant test wells now being drilled in the
entire MIDI Continent territory, for
should it prove productive it would
open up one of the largest territories
in the United States, it having long
been maintained by biologists that
somewhere through this section of
Western Kansas the connecting link
between the Wyoming and the Kan
sasOklahoma fields should be found.
The extremely favorable geological
structures existing in this territory
have caused considerable interest to
be manifested in this district not only
by local interests, but by some OF the
largest and most successful oil COM
panies in existence.
Oil Sand at 1850 Feet
An oil sand was encountered at APP
proximately 1850 feet, having
thickness of SO feet, with showing
of oil coming in with the salt water
which was in the sand, and while not
in commercial quantities, proves that
there exists in this territory large
body of oil sand at this comparative
ly shallow depth, which at some point
may be capable of producing oil in
commercial quantities. This sand
was cased off in order to shut off the
water, but in setting the casing all
of the water from this sand was not
shut off and the sand is still making
showing of oil. However, they are
now understanding the 10-inch to a
solid foundation, which they will set
to entirely case off all of the water
and permit finishing the well and
drill thru the "Red Beds" with a dry
hole.
The Empire Gas & Fuel Co., Nc
Kasey & Wentz, Carter Oil Co. and
other large companies have leased
some 10000 or 10000 acres in this
district.
Organized at $4,000 Capital
The Garden City Oil & Gas Co
was organized by the leading bust
ness and financial men of Garden
City, who, firmly believe that the ter
ritory was promising and worthy Of
being tested, organized themselve:
and subscribed $4,000 personally
with which to make the proper geo
logical surveys, secure the necessary
leases and make all of the prelimin
airy plans to insure the successful
carrying out of their development
ideas. After completing their geo
logical work, securing over 10000
acres of leases, and having made ar
rangements both for the drilling o.
the well and the securing of thu
equipment, they organized the cor
poration under the laws of Kansas
for a total capital stock of only $50,
900, turning over to this compan!
over 1000 acres of leases, together
with the geological data, reports ant
other advantages secured by reason
of the expenditure of the $4,000 per
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
Not Catching

Ethel, when chided by the teacher
for her late arrival at school, replied:
"Marm, could not arrive earlier, as
my mother is very, very sick, with
what ailment I do not know" Where
upon the teacher replied: go home
at once and remain until your mother
RECEIVERS, as she might have some con-
tagious disease, and thru you I would
catch it."
The following morning found Ethel
at school at an early hour, having
come in an automobile, and, replying
to the teachers query as to her moth
er's condition, shamefully said, while
twirling her bonnet over the back of
her hand: 81 got new little brother
at our house, and my ma says if
you'll be good you won't catch it."
Exchange.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

Don't forget Walt Heppler when
you bring your poultry, eggs and
hides to town. He is located at the
Creamery poultry house. 37t4c.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
LADIES TAILORED SUITS

We desire to announce to the lad
les of Liberal and vicinity that we
now have our samples of the famous
Detmer woolens. We will sell you
the material or will make your suit
to your individual specifications. Call
and see these beautiful samples.
THE PALACE CLEANERS 39t1c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

C. NJ. Light made a business trip
to Hooker today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

LOST-Black fur collar, between
court house and Christian Church
R. Newell. 40t1p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

E. D. Cooper made trip to Ash
land this week, returning Wednesday,
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FOR SALE-A lot of feed and in
silage. Will furnish corral and water
for stock if desired.-J. F. Lofland,
Ri. B., miles east and l north of
Liberal; phone IAN. 40t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

We had an army of half million
men before the European war and
the most dense man in the world can
easily see that we don't need one now
if an army was of no use at that
time. Let's forget the big army bust
ness and pay off some of our indebt-
edness. There is no use for the Unit
ed States of America to put in her
time trying to force the European
nations to have armies of unlimited
size. 1t wouldn't be fair to them
Hutchinson News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

COX SISTERS, formerly with the
Economy Store, have business of
their own in Boles Dry Goods Store
and will be glad to meet their old
friends there. They have complete
line of new goods and will be glad to
show you. 40t2c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FOR SALE-Pure bred Barred
Rock Cockerels and Pullets. l am
prepared to break the strain for my
old customers up to 1917.-Mrs. E.
w. Prater, Boyd, Okla. 40t6p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20
The First Presbyterian
Church of Liberal

Has a seat, a kind word, a
warm hand-shake and help
full message for the good
and the bad, the rich and the
poor, and the friend and the
stranger.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

SOME GOOD FRESH MILK COWS
to trade for stock. cattle.-O. W.
4Otfc
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Take your poultry, eggs and hides
to Walt Heppler, at the Creamery
poultry house. 37t4c.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FOR RENT-Two light housekeep-
ing rooms. 800 N. Prospect; phone
1902. 40tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

DIR. HIGGINBOTHAM, the Nose
and Throat Specialist, will be at the
Liberal Hospital on the last Sunday
in each month. 37tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

For Sale: Two young colts about
nine months old, also a splendid
young mare coming three years old.
May inquire at this office or Gil N
Lincoln avenue. ZIP.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FOR SALE: dozen brown Leg
horns. 1 mile east and l north of
Liberal. Mrs. A. Wilson. tip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FOR SALE OR LEASE-One gray
jack, three years old; registered.-W.
S. Bangs, Liberal, Kan. 38t3p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

Mrs. Art Nedrow and little daugh-
ter visited Mrs. Nedrow's MotherJ
Mrs. Lizzie Hand, in Tyrone Friday.
Mrs. lack Cain, who has been in
the city for some time caring for her
mother, Mrs. N. L. Smith, spent q
few days the last of the week with
her family in Tyrone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FINE BARRED ROCK COCKER
ELS for sale, So to SIS each.-R. ].
Hill, near 7th and Jordan. . 40t2p
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Mrs. 7. L. Gray is in receipt of a
letter from Miss Hetty who with her
father is at Excelsior Springs, saying
they are enjoying themselves in that
health resurt. Tom has lost few
pounds in weight but is feeling very
we'll and will no doubt be benefited
by his stay there.
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w ant Column

FOR SALE-Two residence prop
critics. They are good and cheap.
Terms.-A. B. Mitchell. 35tfc
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FOR SALE-10 head mules; l
team 4-year-olds, broke; teams
coming 3-year-olds. Will sell for
cash or bankable paper; miles south
of Liberal.-R. F. MATKIN. 36tfc
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STEAM HEATED ROOMS for
rent, 502 N. Washington ave. 37tf
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FOR SALE-Pure Bred Buff Rock
cockerels, So and $2.50.-Mrs. A. ].
Lancaster, Rt. B, Liberal, Kans. 31tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-20

FOR SALE OR TRADE: Simplex
straw spreader and rack combined.
Phone W 5. 37f o. M. Nix.