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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20
STATEWIDE DRIVE
FOR BOY SCOUTS
State Manager Appeals to Every
Community to Join Movement
for Increased Mem
bership

Topeka, Kan, June 19.-Reports re-
ceived in the last few days by Herbert
]. Corwine, state chairman of the cam
paign committee of the Boy Scouts,
indicates extraordinary interest and
pep in the campaign to enlist 297'42O
men and women in Kansas as asso-
ciate members of the Boy Scouts. In
some counties, however, no reports
have been received and rs each county
has been given a quota it is necessary
that this quota be filed in each county
in order to reach the goal set for Kan
sas by national headquarters.
Mayor Corwine has, whenever pos
sible, appointed county attorney as
county chairman. Also, he has so far
as possible written to a prominent
club woman in each county asking CO.
operation of the Women's clubs in the
movement and in addition has enlisted
the aid of the pulpit. In these three
powerful factors in the social life OF
Kansas will cooperate there is little
doubt Kansas will Chamber over the
top in record breaking time. The last
day of the campaign will be June 25.
Lack of Knowledge of the aims of
the Boy Scout movement in rural
communities has been deteriment in
the campaign. In letter to club wo-
men Mayor Corwine describes the
conditions existing calling for this
movement and also the future to
which the officials of the national or
ganizations are looking.
The state chairman points to coop
Grafton as the present and future need
of our present civilization as against
the devil take the hindmost plan OF
existence of past years. Cooperation
of community service has been pound
ed into adults with sledge hammers
in recent years. The fundamental
structure on which the Boy Scout
movement is based is community SER
vice among the youth of the land
Mayor Corwine pointed out.
With this proposition as basis, the
boy scouts are taught methods Of
physical and moral aid for their fel-
low beings and aid for themselves "a
individuals as well. A real boy scout
going into the army in late years
finds he has fully 80 per cent of the
requirements of q soldier mastered
thru his scout training.
The national movement, with the
money necessary and possible by get
ting its full quota of memberships al
one dollar each, will establish boy
scout organizations in every town and
hamlet in the nation. This plan fol
appointing boy scout masters thruoul
the nation and teaching the funda'
mentals 50 necessary in the future has
been mapped out and only lacks ma
terializaticn by lack Of funds. II like
all other movements rests with The
generosity and cooperation Of the
people.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

A burglar entered the home of John
T. Polster on 1407 Tenth street last
night, opening a porch screen window
and proping it against a porch chair
ready for escape. His fash light
awakened Mr.. Polster who called to
him. Evidently frightened the fellow
escaped without doing any damage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20
BASE BALL GAME

At Baxter Sunday, June %. Visit
ing team of Cherpkee, Ks, champions
Of the day will play the Baxter Black
Legs at the old race track, west of
post Office. Game win be called at
$3.50 sharp.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

The following Galena people attend
ed the dance at the GOOdeagle Hall
last night: Misses Sybil Ryan. Louise
MurdOck and Glen Norwan and How
ard Baum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

Frank Perkins, Jrs arrived this
morning from Camp Funston. he vas
in the sSsth Inf, seth Division. Frank
was IN France q year. BE is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perkins.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

Mrs. J. Z. Vincent, Of Miami, Is Wis
fling at the home Of her sister, krS.
l. L. cardin. 1915 Lincoln avenue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

Misses Grace EdgecOmb and LOra
johnson and Edwin Parkins mOtored
to Rest-a-While last night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

1EFs Henry Horton and nises. Flor
encs Enrishi. are visiting relatives b
calena this week
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20

Miss Virginia Lynch has returned
after a visit with her grandmother,
at Rouslaud, Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1919-06-20
DAYLIGHT SAVING
LAW IS DOOMED
House and Senate Adopt Bills to
End Operation Of Act
October rs

Washington, June 19.-DoOm Of the
daylight saving law, inaugurated as q
war measure, was pronounced today
by congress, both senate and house
adopting by overwhelming votes
measures to terminate operation Of
the law when the period Of summer
time ends next October 26.
The house, following three hours
debate, by vote Of 233 to 1872 passed
a bill to repeal the law on the last
Sunday in next October, but rejected
an amendment to make the repeal eff.
fective at once.
The senate, by a vote Of 56 to 6, af-
ter brief discussions, added a rider to
the agricultural appropriation bill
providing for repeal of the daylight
measure on the same date fixed by the
house bill.
Goes to Conference
The senate measure now goes to
conference with the agricultural bill,
and the house bill is to be sent to the
senate. It is considered likely that
senate amendments will be finally
substituted for the house measure.
Members Of both senate and house,
in advocating repeal of the law enact
ed March 10, 1918, said they were
guided largely by wishes of farmers
and laboring men, who opposed the
advanced working hours during the
spring and summer seasons: 'oppon-
ents of the repeal legislation declared
the extra hour of daylight was boon
to city dwellers and asserted that
others easily could adjust their affairs
to conform to the advanced clock
schedule.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
TEXAS TOWNS
MINERAL WELLS.

Mineral Wells, Texas. Oct. 2.-Rev
E. W. Wright was at his post Sunday
he baptised one. Rev. j. S. Sutton
preached noble sermon Sunday
night to a crowded house. The A.
NJ. e. Conference was a success.
They raised during the quarter
S4S5.42. Miss Ester Lovings who
has been in the city for several
months left for her home in Dallas
to spend few days with her mother.
She will go to Bishop College at
Marshall, to begin school on Mon
day, Oct. 9th. This young lady was
presented with many nice presents.
The names of those who gave to this
young lady are as follows: Mr..
Lewis Greer, manicure set; Mr..
Clarence Spikes, a pair silk hose;
Miss e. A. Young $500; Miss Lizzie
Moore, (white) $1.00; Mr.. Henry
zollicoffe and P. H. Jackson, report
er of the Dallas Express, a pair of
house shoes; Mrs. Mary Colbert. silk
cap; Private william Brown, apron
and towels; Mrs. Thomas two towels;
Mrs. Zollicoffe, two towels; Mrs. Mil
Ter (white) tennis racket; Miss John
son. four towels.
Mr.. w. A. Walton, is visiting in
Dallas, and Denton, Texas, this week.
Mr.. w. /. Davis and wife visited in
Corsicana, Texas, last week. Mrs.
Minnie Haywood has completed a
beautiful bungalow on the corner of
Lafayette street.
Mr.. Sam Simmons an old citizen of
Mineral Wells has lost his eyesight.
Citizens of Mineral Wells should help
this old man P. II. Jackson, the old
reliable Express man will no longer
handle the paper he resigned in
favor of the Rucker boys. The peo-
pie of Mineral Wells regret very
much to see him give up the paper
but he will continue to write up
the news. He thanks all for past
patronage shown him while handling
the paper.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
MARSHALL.

Marshall, Texas, Oct. 1.-THE dis
trict court is grinding on the Grim
inal docket. Wesley Anderson, rape
plea of guilty, S years with a sus-
pended sentence. Tom Fleming
charged with murder of Jim Toney
near .Elysianfield was given years
with suspended. sentence. In the case
of Syndney Bridges, after being out
80 hours could not agree. The civil
docket set for 9Th week continued.
Hubbard Anderson given 10 years
for murder.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Taylor enter
tanned in honor of their son, Milton
Turner from over seas, music was
furnished by Miss S. A. Taylor. Miss
Bulah Bennett left for Texas College
to attend school. Mr.. Susie Downs
is very low at her home in Sunny
South. DIR. Homer Jones is consid-
erably improved. Mr.. Roland Lang
ley does not improve.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
ATHENS.

Athens, Texas, Oct. 2S.-The Rev.
F. S. Stevens was with his congre-
CATION at the Baptist church. Din
ner was served on the ground a
grand time was reported The many
friends of Mrs. Ruth Massie Jorden
will be glad to note that she is i'm
proving.
Mr.. Young is very sick at this
writing.
Mr.. George Burns and Miss Mine
Harper were quietly married Satur-
day evening and left for Corsicana-
Mrs. Fred Mcdonald is able to be
about again.
Quite a number weni out to the
Blanton entertainment Saturday
night 1t was an enjoyable affair.
Madams Matte CASTOR and Mayme
Ware of Corsicana are visiting rel
tives and friends here.
Please See E. L. Leake for the
Express and have that nickel ready
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
SEPARATE CARS FOR NEGROES
MAY BE RUN ON SOME CITY
lines.

An investigation into the trouble
between whites and Negroes
street car which occurred Wednes-
day morning at Live Oak and Pacific
avenue is being made by the super
visor of public utilities, according to
information secured at the city hall
Thursday morning.
A conference with heads of the
police department was held in the
Office Of Mr.. Milan, but no official
announcement was made as to what
action was taken. 1t is understood
that same action regarding the plac-
ing of special cars for Negroes on
come of the Dallas lines is being
considered and that street car officials
have been in conference with Mr..
Milan on this matter.
Richard Meriwether, general mana
ger of the Dallas Railway Company,
was in conference Thursday morn
Ing for several hours with Mr.. Milan,
following the conference with the
police department heads.
Nothing has been given out in re-
gard to what transpired within the
portals of Mr. Milam's Office, but
it is believed that information was
requested from Mr.. Meriwether as
to the advisability of separate cars
on some of the lines which are used
extensively by Negroes.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04


For Sale.-I have 6100 acres OF
fertile land in Anderson County for
sale or exchange for black land. This
tract of land is well watered and
fenced hog and and cattle proof. u
is dark Ioamy and gray sand Which,
will produce any kind of tropical
plant upon the face Of the globe.
l have a number of good farms
we'll improved in Navarro County,
and other points in Texas, as well
as an excellent list Of city property
in Corsicana and other points. ! write
insurance paying from $4,000 to
100000 death benefit and $3.50 to
$500 per week for sickness or ac-
cident. / make the exchange of
property a specially for those Of my
race who wants to secure more land
and better land and favorable OPP
portunities to nay for same. For
further information see or write III.
s. Thompson, Corsicana, Texas, P.
o. Box 1872, Office lis IL East 9Th
avenue, Notary Public and dealer in
real estate and life insurance.
l0-4-1t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
EJOCUTIONIST NOW READY FOR
ENGAGEMENTS.

Prof. J. C. Phillips. A. B., the
noied elocutionist and lecturer after
probable three weeks GONZALES
cent period and a visit to Lodi, jeff
erson, Pittsburg, Greenville, Sulphur
Springs and Daingerfieid, returns
elated over the visit and much inn
proved in health. He is now ready
for engagements He wishes Okla
homas, Missouri, Kansas and Texas
to line up with dates at once.
Miss Othello Maria Harris, honor
graduate class 10 of Dallas Colored
high school now is progressive stu
dent of Howard University, after
spending the month of September
with her mother, Mrs. A. A. Smith,
34O6 State street, she left Wednes-
day. Sept Gath for Washington, d.
c.. where she will resume her studies.
Mr.. A. w. Taylor and Mr.. ~ G.
Richardson of Marshall. Texas, we're
visitors at the Express Office Tues
day. Both gentlemen are on their
way to the Annual Convocation of
the Farmers Improvement Society
which convened in Waco, Texas,
Wednesday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
SLAYRESS OF w. E. KING TO BE
EX0NERATED.

Seventeen bills of indictment,
charging ordinary felony violations,
were returned by the county grand
jury last Friday morning, Sept. 26.
No report was made by the prob
ers in connection with the investi-
cation Of the murder charge against
Hattie Burleson, Negro women. She
is charged with killing w. E. King,
Editor of The Dallas Express. The
killing occurred several weeks ago.
Before report is submitted, other
witnesses are to be heard. 1t ex-
pected that the grand jury will ex-
onerate the woman says a report in
local paper here.
w. E. King, former editor of the
Dallas Express was killed while in
his room recuperating from a serious
accident inflicted by fall from a
street car.
Hattie Burleson, his slayeress was
driven in an automobile, the place
where King resided and shot him
to death.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
MILFORD.

Milford, Texas. Oct. 2.-Social Mrs.
Helen Johnson has returned from
Fort Worth. Mrs. Julia Tribbit of
Hillsboro was the guest of her Sis
ter, Mrs. Marian Amison. Mr.. Collie
Carter went to Fort Worth. Mr.
Mackey vaughn's and children went
to Waxahachie. Mrs. A, H. EchoIs
and son. Jack Of Mexia were the
guest of Prof and Mrs. l.. G. McDon-
aid. Saturday and Sunday. Mr.. Mat
thew Sims went to Dallas and Fort
Worth also Mr.. Roy Carter Mr.
Amandora Terrell went to Waco.
Mrs. Halle o. Clemens and son,
James went to Foreston. Messrs.
Bulah Beatty and Mathew Sims went
to Italy Mrs. w. H. Purnell and son
Erie have returned from Waco.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
SAN ANGELO.

San Angelo, Texas, Oct. 2.-The
rally held at st. Paul Baptist church
last Sunday was a success, $318.75
was raised. Club No. /, raised $165.
25; Club No. 2, raised $3.50; Club
No. 3 raised $4,000; Club No. S
raised $1,000. For the heroic efforts
of Hon. S. e. Hill, the church gave
an entertainment at the Masonic
hall at the expense of $500. This
is an example to those who would
like for their names to appear in
the paper, do something and you will
not have to ask. Other young men
should go and do likewise. Rev. e. M.
Clemon, the pastor is the right man
in the right jlace.
Mrs. Clara Childs, who has been
confined to her bed for some time
is doing nicely.
Mr.. Clarence Johnson and wife of
San Angelo, left last week for Sweet
Water. They will stop over in Row
ena, Texas.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
NEGRO CHORUS AT CITY HALL.

The religious melodies of the Negro
race, sung last Saturday night at the
City Hall in concert for benefit
OF storm sufferers on the Texas
coast, netted about $4,000. A pro-
gram of religious melodies was Civ
EN- by chorus of about fifty voices
with various leading party. The
community male chorus sang All
Gods Children Got Shoes" Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot" and tits Me,
o Lord" Mayor Frank Wozencraft
delivered a short address OF thanks
to the chorus.
Private Frank Johnson, better
known as Billiken, attired in uni
form, was the feature Of the pro-
gram with his whistling solos. He
whistled Beautiful Ohio" "Jada,"
When You and l Were Maggie"
MY Mothers Rosary" and "a Per-
feet Day." In several of the solos
he was accompanied by the male
quartette. The chorus sang II
Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray" 20
Lord, Won't You Hear Me Pray" and
Great Camp Meeting in the Prom
Use Land" The jubilee concert was
attended by only small audience
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
NEGROES VENTURE IN MANUFAC.
TURING GAME.

Union Cooperage Company is the
name Of an organization of Colored
men recently organized in this city
for the exclusive manufacture of
barrels.
The company has received a large
quantity of material with which to
proceed and expects in few months
to be adequately prepared to furn-
ished finished products for the mark
ct.
Several large local firms have YER
bally contracted to consume the en-
tire output of barrels and half bar
rels as the demand for these goods
are far greater than the supply.
The company has located at 2515
North Washington avenue and is
differed by the following union COOP
ers: B. J. Cook, president: NJ. C.
Hampton, manager and Charles Lee,
Secretary.
Mr.. Cook, the president returned
Sept, 16 from the national meeting
of the Coopers International asso-
citation held in the city of New York.
He was the only Colored man pres
ent. No discrimination was made
on account of his cplor was the state
ment made by him.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
ROCKWALL.

Rockwell, Texas, Oct. Sunday
was high day at st. Paul A. M. r..
church. Sunday school was opened
on time At 1850 Rev. w. H. Dur
don filled the rostrum for Rev. j.
w. Nelson. At 2:30 and Masons and
Sir Knights formed the line of march
and proceeded to the church to lay
the corner stone.
d. K L. knight performed the
ritualistic ceremony for the knights
and Daughters, after which Prof.
H. D. VIM, Grand Master of the
Jurisdiction Of Texas, proceeded to
lay the corner stone assisted by sew
eral lodges After which Prof. 7.
e. Osburne made a few remarks and
the Marshall ordered the Brothers to
form a line of march. Several visi-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
LIVELY BOUT STAGED ON STREET
CAR.

White and Colored passengers stag
ed lively bout on an inbound South
Lamar Street Car Wednesday morn
ing at 8 o'clock.
Trouble started it is alleged when
white passenger attempted to make
a Colored lady get up from seat
she was occupying just above the
race sign and in her refusal he slap
ped her. Colored men on the car
challenged the affront by mixing
the blows after which a lively fish
cuff ensued by male passengers of
both races. One white man was
knocked down in the scuffie.
At Pacific and st. Paul streets
men engaged, all alighted from the
car and in few minutes were scat
tered. Police officers were summoned
but by the time of their arrival the
combatants had disappeared only one
man, A. G. Weems was identified and
later arrested. He Immediately made
bond and was released to appear at
Corporation Court at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday evening.
At o'clock Wednesday evening
Judge Robertson postponed the case
indefinitely.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
JACKSONVILLE.
Bethel Notes.

Rev. NJ. L. Covington, Pastor.
Services at Bethel Sunday were
sublime. The pastor spoke at the
IL O'Clock hour.
Immediately after the morning SER
vice party of Bethelites left for
Trinity Baptist church to help make
the 3rd anniversary of Rev. I. r..
Richardson success The party
consisted OF pastor Covington, Mad
ans S. A. Taylor. B. A. Ray, T.. c..
Covington and Prof. and Mrs. Kelly
Pastor Covington preached the an
versary sermon. At night Prof. j..
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
WRITER THINKS WORLD is
CURIOUS.

This is a curious world, particul-
arly so in some localities. The writ
er has in mind an incident which oc-
CURED in restaurant in the city of
Rockwell, Texas, Wednesday, Sept.
25th. While he was at his best des-
troying what he saw before him in
the way Of food, a Negro well known
to the writer, was sitting nearby pick
ing chance to get at the writer's
pocket book containing $4,000 in
currency for he knew full well I
had the money. He didn't have any.
The thief got mine, and made his
way on down to Dallas where he was
most sure Of being out of the way
Of the strong arms of justice. 1 still
had dime in my pocket. / paid
for my lunch, and was soon on my
way to Dallas. too. Did see him?
Oh, yes, and then.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
OPENING DATE OF THE GREAT
GOL0RFD CARNIVAL AND
AMUSEMENT COMPANY CHANG
ED TO OCT. 9TH TO 10TH.

This large attraction is being given
under the auspices of the Negro
Business League.
The purpose for this large at
traction during the State Fair aside
from enhancing the treasury of the
League for work along lines Of en-
couraging Negro business establish
ments, is. to afford our people a
place OF clean and wholesome amuse-
mem for their enjoyment as they
come in large numbers during the
State Fair.
It is a well known fact that, here
tofore, a very few of the fairs at
fractions have been opened to Ne
groes. AS rule. we are forced to
pick our chances to see different
attractions of the fairs exhibits:
and then, in an absolutely segregated
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
COLORED BOYS Y. M. c. A.

Every week finds new and fresh
interest shown in the work of Dallas.
The little fellows themselves are con-
stantly inquiring of the movement
and are anxious to see a rapid pro-
gress of the work.
The Colored board of Y. M. C. A..
directors met last week and the fall
and winter program submitted was
adopted and campaign committee
was appointed.
The N A. A. C. p, interested in
all movements for race betterment
has set aside Sunday, Oct. 10, as
Y. M. G. A. Day for special pro-
gram. Every citizen, boy and parent
is cordially invited.
]. d. RICE. Sec,v.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04

A Negro in an unusual profession
has to prove to his own people that
he knows his business. This gentle
man has done that. Last week he
had several cases among the most
prominent people here and he sue
ceeded where others had failed to
give comfort. Dr. Horton, 209 Ply
THAN Temple is the only Colored
eye man in town. He is an expert
optometrist.
Professionally trained in leading
white optical college in Kansas City.
We know he ought to he the equal
of his white competitors. His, work
proves him superior to many of
them. 10-4-1t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
Y. M. C. A. NOTICE.

Secretary Gordon. who has been
out of the city for the past two weeks
was in his office Monday and Satur-
day. He informed the reporter that
Houston, was the first city to raise
her entire quota of $500 for State
Y. M. c. A. Budget. this amount be-
ing in actual cash He expressed
himself as well pleased with the
outlook for permanent work at
Houston. Fort Worth, Dallas and
Marshall. Mr.. Gordon left Tuesday
for Marshall. where he will assist
in 5000 drive for county Y. M. c..
A, work, Marshall has already raised
her quota for the state budget.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
RIESEL.

Riesel, Texas, Oct. 2.-Services
were well attended at New Zion Bap-
fist church. The rally was a great
success, they raised S71.75. Rev. s.
G. Grayson of Galillee spoke for
them ON that day. Rev. ]. L. Lee
was at his post Sunday. Mrs. Mamie
Robinson was in Waco, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander of Leon
county are here visiting. The farm
ers are in great need of hands in this
section.
Don't forget the box supper at
New Zion, Saturday night.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
DIR. BROOKS RETURNS.

After many months of absence
DIR. F, M. Brooks, has returned to the
city and resumed his practice and
will be pleased to have his many
friends to call him when in need
or stop in when passing. His Office
and residence is at the same place.
1104 Boil street. corner Of Central
avenue. phone M. 1917.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-04
NEGRO IS ROBBED OF $50 HE
CLAIMS.

City detectives are investigating
report that Henry Tinsley, Negro,
1872 Boil street, was, robbed Of $50
Wednesday night. The Negro said
that he was driving home in an ex-
press wagon and on Good street,
between San Jacinto and Bryan,
some one jumped into his wagon
and snatched a roll OF $40 in CUR
rency from his pocket.