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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05

memories Of pleasant home. Yet
there are thousands of children to
whom the necessarles and the decen-
cies of life are unknown and to whom
"home" means an old freight car.
Many Mexican girls marry at thir-
teen and have ten or eleven children
by the time they are twenty-six. The
men are employed at seasonal jobs In
the sugar-beet fields, on the railroads,
in the mines, harvesting beans In
orange and lemon orchards and doing
construction work. Drunkenness Is
common. Babies are born into a world
which has no clothes for them and
shirts and overalls are lacking for the
older children. Ignorance and super
stition abound.-World Outlook.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of thanking
the following: Madams Sera Hum
phrey, Matte Wade, Cora Scott, Har-
riett Baily, Sarah Bell, S. Brown,
Mary Taylor for their kindness
shown us during the short illness and
death of our dear mother-in-law,
who pearted this life, June "A, 1919.
May Gods blessing abide with you
all forever.
We also thank the friends for
their beautiful floral offerings: Mr..
and Mrs. Otto Herald, (white); Mrs.
Cullen F. Thomas (white); H. H. of
R. No. 2SS; Mrs. N. Williams, Hattie
Jones, Excelsior Mutual. Mrs. SERGE
Humphrey, Mrs. Harriet Baily, Mrs.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
Invented Pneumatic calsson.

William Sooy Smith, builder Of the
first all-steel bridge in the world and
inventor of the pneumatic caisson, was
horn in Ohio July %, 1880; graduated
at West Point in 1853; resigned from
the army, but served during the Civil
war, and later became eminent as a
civil engineer and bridge builder. His
invention of the pneumatic caisson
revolutionized deep-river bridge build
ing, and he was the first one to over
come qulclSsands in making founda
tons.
He was also pioneer In moving big
buildings and in the construction of
sky-scrapers. He was retired from the
army with rank Of brigadier general
and died January II, 1912-Chicago
Tribune.
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swore bv Their whiskers,

II the beard has any standing in the
world today, it is undoubtedly be-
cause of the Jews, who held their
whiskers to be sacred, and swore by
them. Later, the Turks did the same.
The sultan's followers used to comb
their whiskers after prayers, catch
the hairs that came out, break them
in two and bury them, on the theory
that in some mysterious way the hairs
helped to make soft walking to the
gates of paradise. This the Turks
firmly believed. And they were great
ly shocked when, in 1872, Selim
came to the throne without heard.
His smooth face was regarded as n
deliberate affront to all the bewhisker-
ed patriots of all ages, and the high
est priest was sent to demonstrate
with him. Selim could not be made
TO talk seriously about 1t. 81 have cut
off my beard" said he, 80 that my
vizler may have nothing to lead me
by"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
ALWAYS A PLEASANT FRIEND
II Is True, Of Course, That money
Is Not Everything" But See What
II viii Do.

money isn't everything" says the
spendthrft as he scatters his wages
to the four winds.
Then he reaches middle life, with
old age In the foreground, vainly wish
ing for the return of the misspent
coin.
II may be true that money isn't
everything, but one thing is absolute
ly certain. Old Man Money, If he Is
cultivated through life, will not de-
sert the friend who has cultivated
him. When every human friend has
fled Old Man Money sticks. You can
start him off with FIVE or ten cents a
day In early life and keep feeding
him that amount all through life, and
In old age you will have on your
hands q financial Frankenstein, albeit
Il pleasant and highly agreeable one.
i, If you find the rigOrs of the north
ern winter TOO severe, you simply tap
Old Man Money on the shoulder, and
he HES you to Palm Beach If you are
sick another tap on the shoulder
brings you the best nurses and special
lists the world affords. He's an agree
able old man, never disputes orders
and is always ready for duty. He
makes the proverbial busy bee and
the equally industrious ant look Ike
pikers, for he never rests. He's one
size when you go to sleep and larger
when you wake up The older he
gets the stronger he becomes. If you
are a stranger in large city, Old
Man Money opens the doors of the
best hotels and stakes you to the best
the town affords.
But money isn't everything, at that.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
Autoerat Of the Air.


The miller at the old windmill of a
village in Buckinshamshire one year
found such difficulty In getting his
sails to work through want of wind
that he was continually behind with
his work. The delay annoyed the
farmers, who decided 10 call meet
ing to consider the advisability of get
ting up another windmill. UNLIMITED,
the miller also attended the meeting.
and In the midst of the discussion rose
and said eye want 10 get up another
windmill, do ye? Well, 1t tHkes all
the wind in the parish to keep my old
mill agoin', so you'll have to FISH, else
where for yer wind. that's sartln!"
This novel argument gave matters the
turn, and to this day the miller has
had no opposition.-Sa Francisco
Argonaut.
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WELFARE BOARD BUSY
MAKE MANY REC0lIMENDA-
TIONS MEDICAL DENTAL AND
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY
WANTS NEGRO PHYSICIANS AND
NURSES In CITY'S HOSPITAL.
Dallas, Texas, July 8, 1919.

Dallas, Texas, July 3, 1919.
Hon. Mayor, Commissioners and Men,
bers of Health Board of Dallas
Sirs:
The Negro Medical, Dental and
Pharmaceutical Society of Dallas, in
REGULAR meeting, discussed certain
health measures pertaining to the in
digent poor of the city of their race,
also ways and means of serving the
city in assisting in this capacity, and
recommending that they offer their
services to the Health Board for its
disposition in any capacity which
might relieve their INDECENT sick.
They request that you consider the
following measures:
/. The placing of Negro nurses
in the Negro wards of the City Hos
pital; trained nurse and under
graduates, the number to be deter
mined by the need, all of whom are
to be under the supervision of your
present head nurse.
We feel that it is very embarras-
ing to the white nurses to care for
certain Negro cases and that Ne
gro nurses would be anxious and
willing at all times to serve the
city in this capacity. We, therefore,
believe it would be an asset to the
city. We also ask your consideration
of Negro Inferno to serve with the
nurses, for obvious reasons.
2. That Negro physicians be as
sistants to the white staff in the
Negro wards of the city hospital,
each service having at its disposal
one or more members.
8. That the city employ Negro
visiting physician to care for the
INDECENT sick Negroes of the city,
the office to be under the supervis-
ion of the body governing such.
Feeling, too, that it would be an
asset to the city and Health Depart
ment, they also endorse the idea of
a Negro visiting nurse
To all of the foregoing measures
we have given consideration, investi-
cation and much study, and if neces-
sary, members of the Dallas Negro
Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical
Society stand ready to confer with
you at any time, believing that these
measures can be amicably adjusted
to the mutual satisfaction of all con-
cerned.
Signed:
j. H. DoDD, NJ. D., Pres.
ORGY BUSCH, M. D., Sec'y
Dallas Negro Medical, Dental and
Pharmaceutical Society.
The Dallas Negro Welfare Board
in special meeting endorsed the fore
going measures of the Dallas Negro
Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical
Society, and urge all concerned to
give due consideration to the same
Signed:
b. E, HOWELL, NJ. D., Pres.
OROY BUSCH, NJ. D., Sec'y.
Dallas Negro Welfare Board.
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see. Ast..Liks suckers.

Hoofed or ungulate animals such as
sheep, pigs, camels and elephants.
have given up using their fore limbs In
handike manner. ard employ them
solely for progression. Consequently
tree climbing is out Of their line. In
Africa and Syria occur, however, GER
tain representatives of the order
known as rock rabbits, or hyrax, the
Syrian species being the one referred
to in the Bible as the coney (the old
name of the rabbit). Certain African
hyraxes have, however, taken to tree
climbing, and the way they manage
it is this: In each foot the sole is
somewhat cup shaped and by the aid
of muscular action the center can
be more elevated. so that when the
edges are applied to the bark the
foot acts like sucker
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
MRS. w. r. MORGAN ON CITY'S
PAY ROLL.

Mrs. w. B. Morgan, Child Welfare
Worker of the city whose work has
been under the supervision of the
Colored Welfare Board received notice
of extension of her duties, thus plac-
ing her to serve under Miss Brown,
head of City's Welfare Work. Addi-
tional labor is attached to the Office
for social diseases among young wo-
men. Through the influence Of the
Colored Welfare Board Mrs. Morgan
is now on the city's pay roll.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
Creating a Demand.

At the theater lady's hat obscured
mans view, and he leaned forward
and respectfully asked If she would
remove it. A stiffening of the neck
was the only answer. After a few
minutes he repeated his request. Then
she turned to him. "There is no de-
mand for my doing So" she said. mo
demand?" he echoed. Then he rolled
up his overcoat and placed it on his
seat, sat on 1t, and put his hat on his
head. In moment there were shouts
of Take 1t Off" "Take that hat orr
And instantly the lady drew out her
hatplns and removed her hat.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
ELECTORAL COLLEGE OF A. M.
Z. CHURCH MET HERE FRI
nAY.

Electoral College of the Tenth Epis-
copal District of the A. NJ. E. church
met Friday with DR.. G. w. Arlington
and his loyal flock at st. James A.
M. e. church.
At this meeting two lay delegates
were elected to attend the the Cen
eral Conference of the A. NJ e.
church to convene at ST. Louis, Mo-,
next May.
Visitors from FIT Worth, Ennis and
other districts are present. The as
sembly represented more than forty
delegates
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
MORGAN BUSCH sANITARIUM

Mrs. L. A. Adams of 230S Trinidad
street, who underwent a very Sc
rious major operation by Drs. Busch
and Morgan at the Morgan-Busch
Sanitarium has returned home after
10 days and is doing fine.
Mrs. Ada Green Of Kaufman, Texas,
after q few weeks stay in the Morgan
Busch Sanitarium has returned home
much improved.
Tile following patients were dis
charged from the Morgan-Busch San
itarium last week: Mrs. Eva Hill.
Evergreen; Mrs Viola Fasley 1925
Cadiz; Mr.. A. Jones of the Jones
Tailoring Company; Baby Wyatt 3OO1
San Jacinto street, operation on eye.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
GETTING into a scrape.

Rn5blts. men. golf and Scotland
conspired to produce the expression of
getting into scrape." In that part
of Great Britain the game was first
played. The rabbits were plentiful J
then as now, they had habit of
making little hollows in which to rest.
Whenever bali stopped in one OF
these scrapedo out spots, the player
had a real problem to solve. Finally
the protests became so numerous that
the golfing societies amended the
rules and permitted the players to
take certain privileges after getting
into a scrape." From that time, with
the difficulty decreased, the game
hourished
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We extend thanks to those who
have aided us during Mr.. Hardin's
illness.
We especially mention DR.. A. s.
Jackson, Mrs. Rev. Wise and those
who assisted her, Mrs. T. H. Cham
bers, Mr.. Burson, Mr.. w. Higgin-
botham, Mr.. Willie Robinson, Mr..
John Brown and those Of the Ex-
celsior Mutual Benefit Association
who contributed. Gods blessing be
bestowed upon all who aided even
in the slightest way
MR.. and MRS. VIM. HARDIN,
AND FAMILY.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
TRAIN P0RTERS GET AN IN
CREASE LIN SALARY.

Colored train porters all over the
country have at last come into their
own by having raise in their wages.
A recent discussion handed down by
United States Railroad Administration
granting all Colored rail road train
porters increase in salary instead of
the small $40. month fee have got
ten an increase of $50. on the month,
making total of $3.50. per month
straight salary This does not in
clude Pullman porters.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
POVERTY IN SOUTH AMERICA
Appalling Conditions Under Which
Many Have 0 Exist in Latin
American Countries.

Consider for a moment the condl-
tiops under which thousands upon
thousands of Latin Americans live.
Out in the country they can get fresh
air. But in the city they live with one
window and a door. Seventy-five per
cent of the houses have no baths and
% per cent have no water facilities.
Eight to ten families use the same
faucet and toilet in the open court.
Men, women and children live in the
same room, without ventilation.
Now, 1t is bad enough for men and
women to live so, but 1t is worse that
children should grow up without any
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS

Mrs. A. M. Young of Globe, Ari-
IONA accompanied by her little son
attended the Grand Lodge of the
Eastern Stars at Fort Worth. She
was representative. Mrs. Young is
sister to Mrs. Reuben Williams,
1924 State street, with whom she
and her little son were guests. She
left Dallas for visit to friends in
Houston and Galveston.
Mrs. Sarah l.. Lewis formerly of
this city, now teaching at Kansas
City, Mo-, is in the city and is the
guest of Mrs. G. E. W. Day, Thomas
Avenue.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
SOCIAL CLUB ENTERTAINS

The Calanthe Relief and Social
Club was entertained last Thursday
after noon by Mrs. e. q. Williams,
2400 Federal street.
This organization is real young and
its object is to promote the general
social welfare of the local Calanthean
body. Meetings are held every Thurs
day evening at O'Clock. Mrs. Lizzie
Stewart president, Mrs. c. e. Thomas.
secretary.
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Herbert L. Bats.
MRS. EUGENE TENERSON.
MRS. BENNIE TENNISON.
CARD OF THANKS.

1 wish to thank the many friends
of the Oak Cliff District with its
great pastor, A. F. Johnson for
their loyalty and responding so
nicely to our final and last call in
the great contestant rally Sunday,
June 30, 1919 at Sparks Chaple c.
M. E. church and all of its members,
visitors and friends, also the great
host Of Evening Chapel coming with
its liberality and causeing us to run
so hard that we shall never forget.
May the Lord bless both districts and
their pastors and that they may do
greater work.
Respectfully,
MISS b. B. HoPKII, Contestant.
REV. ]. w. SPARKS, p. c.
AND REPRESENTATIVE
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
DIAMOND CHARITY CLUB.

Diamond Charity Club met last
Friday with Mrs. Maggie Abner 1909
Thomas avenue. Next meeting will
be held Friday June IL at the home
Of Mrs. A. w. Moss 1105 Betterton
Circle, Oak Cliff.
All members are requested to be
present.
MRS. N. A. PENN, Reporter.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
DALLAS TO HAVE CHAUTAUQUA.

DR.. e. Arlington Wilson will have
on the lawn of Macedonia church
beginning first Friday in August a
ten days Chatauqua, in which speak
ers and musicians Of national fame
will perform. DR.. 1. M. Horton and
Prof. G. F. Porter are prime movers
in launching the big festival, and
will add much to the pastors lineup.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
son LEE DIES AT MARSHALL.

Mrs. VIM. Moore and Brother T.
B. Wallace received telegram an
nouncing the death of their cousin,
Son Lee, which occurred at Marshall,
Tuesday. Message was delayed on
account of strike of telegraphers.
delay prevented the two from reach
ing Marshall in time for funeral.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
ST. LOUIS.

ST. Louis, Mo-. June 25, 1919.
Drs. T. NJ. Shadowers and G. A.
Whittier Of Texas, were royalty en-
tertained by the Meharry club OF St
Louis. today. They were en- route
to Chicago for post graduate work
in surgery and gynecology.
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Passed away June 3Oth at 11:4O
p. M, after being i'll for 6 months.
Funeral service from Bethel A. M.
e. church, Friday at 2 p. M, under
the auspices of the Household of
Ruth No. 6S7, Queen Esther Taber-
nacle No. 10, Ada Chapter No. A
Eastern Star.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05
rne souroe d Most Good .Luek

The Source Of Most Good Luck.
How do you hlppen to have such
good luck with roses?" asked the neigh
Dor.
Don't know" r"niied the aiaatr'lr
gardener. "un'tS g ''"c,usr hoe
;he ground ~ ''s III ~ =
lot. "rd
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-05

j. P GUNTER,
President Citizens Mortuary Undertaking Co,
President Citizens Burial Association,
Secretary Undertakers, Association of Texas,
President The Gunter-School for Embamers
Professor of Anatomy Sanitary Science & Emtamng
Deacon Macedonia Baptist Church.
Commander Dallas Camp No. SO American Woodman,
Past Noble Father H. Bell u. F.
Member:
Board of Managers Lily Kingdom No. A. h H. of
-Abin Lodge No. 81 F. & A. M.
st Charles Lodge No. 81 K. of p ID
Western Beauty No. Court of Coanthe
Golden Chain of The World,
Excelsior Mutual Benefit Association American
Association
Negro Business League Of Texas, 16
Mr.. Guner Dallas leading funeral
found at 1854 Elm Dallas
Ring during business hours 1873 After business hours
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31

the same or nearly So IF there is
much difference IN th!a speed the mesh
ing Viii be difficult.
Consider the illustration Figure s.
When in low gear. the lincal speed o Z
the leeth on gears L and j Will be
the Same. but the gear l. Will make,
say. three revolutions 10 one OF j.
The latter is also true Of the inter
mediate speeds. gears * and T. *
N : ing three revolutions for ono OF
T., but because the circumference o.
the gear Is il greater than that OF T.
the liHcal speed OF its teeth Will he
greater than those Of T.. While T. be-
ing smaller in circumference than j
IT'S teeth VIII travel slower than the
teeth OF i
thus We sec that when travelling
on .ow gear the teeth Of the inter
mediate gear connected 10 the rear
wheels Will travel slower than those
OF tho intermediate gear connected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31
q heavy-laden trucks will often find

q heavy trucks will often ind
, have gone into the CONSTRUCTION
Gf the tr.nsmission in rather great
dctai This ] have not done in order
10 help you take care of the car
oproper fabrication being about all the
care the transmission requires. so
much as "a. give help in the proper
driving OF il.
It is well known that the most diff
hcult thing a driver has to do is to
sniff the gears. Few have trouble
IN shifting from hrst 10 second or
from second 10 high, but there are
SURPRISINGLY great number VINO
cannot shift dowuward-that is. from
lhi-d 20 second or from second 10
first. OF those vino ca n do this while
ascending a hill or driving on tho
level. many cannot do il while going
down hill.
study Under Varied Conditions.
believe II viii be worth while.
therefore. 10 study the action Of tho
gears under these varying conditions.
In order 20 mesh ,that is. 10 con-
meet t"Ecih"r) two gears they should
n" revolving so that the speed Of
tho teeth on their circumference is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31

to the engine. So in shifting from
first TO second IL is desirable TO have
those gears connected 10 tho engine
SLOW down.
Fortunately. when the clutch is dis
enGaSed ana the moment the gears
10 ,hs "'Sm vii, SLOW down of their
own accord. this slowing down being
helped by the clutch brake. For this
easy. With many cars II slight nesi-
tation in neural VIII make the snitt
easy,
Whcn shifting from third to second
or second 10 hrst. the reverse action
OF thc engine driven gears is desired.
as under this condition they should
Rcuuirc> Skill and Prncticc.
Unfortunately, it takes skill aud
practice in the manipulation of the
gas; clutch and gear lever TO accom-
When climbing a hill the car Will
gears are thrown To neutral. which
Viii partly give the same effect as
speeding up the engine -drivcn gears.
50 mat when climbing a hill and it
Is desired 10 shift down. IA quick
the hand lever before the clutch is
thrown out viii accomplish the result.
,b. W men ,a,. desc IsScending nh. because
The difficulty of shifting downward is
Increased, When climbing hill the
any length OF time. or the ear viii lose
desired momentum. In descending
this is not the case. and many will
md that when desiring TO shift down
II The gears are brought to neutral
and the clutch he then engaged for
second while The engine is given a
little gas. that those gears connected
70 the engine Will he made 10 spin"
IT. tho gears are then instantly mesh
Cd. with clutch out. the shift Will
provo easy.
Unless a driver can shift under all
circumstances. ne is not the master of
his car.
1t viii hc found that hardly any
two makes Of cars. because OF the
difference IN weigh, Of clutch and the
difference III clutch brake action. etc.
Will act alike. and no positive rule
for shifting can he given. Only by
practice With a little reasoning as
above can YOU master Your Shi<:inC
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-26
CAR HURTS GIRL,
HURR|ES HER AID
Line Held Up Half Hour
While Motorman Carries
Lone Passenger.

\ street car was commando cred
TO carry Gladys Seaburn. a l2-year-
old colored girl, to Fifteenth street
and New York avenue northwest,
and to a waiting ambulance of the
Emergency Hospital. after she had
been seriously injured by a car Of
the Maryland line at North Brent
wood. Md, yesterday at p. m.
The accident tied up the line for
half an hour. while it was being de-
termined what to do with the in
jured girl. She was taken first II
her home nearby. then brought back
to the car after it was learned her
injuries would necessitate her re-
moval to a hospital
Conductor r. E KidwelI, 225 r
street northeast. of the car that
struck her. transferred his passen-
gers to other cars. placed the girl
comfortably aboard and proceeded
to the end of the line and the am
bulanCe. w. p. Higdon. SO New
York avenue northeast. was the
mot0rman on the car.
1t was reported at the Emergency
last night that the girl may die
Her skull was fractured.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-26
$3.50 TO WIDOW
OF ARMSTRONG
Sales of Tickets for Police
Relief Benefit Ball Total
1882 to Date.

Mrs. James E. Armstrong. widow
of the detective killed by John Nc
Henry. today will have received
$3.50 of the fund collected by the
police and Washington newspapers
for the relief of Armstrong; de.
pendents.
On Christmas eve Maj. Pullman
sent SITS to Mrs. Armstrong. H.
said last night ne would duplicate
that 'instalment today.
Sales of tickets for the benefit
ball of the Metropolitan Police Re.
lief Association, December 30. al
Wardman Park Inn, last night to-
tailed 1852.
Together with $4,000 received
from the newspapers and like
amount realized by the sale of
boxes. the fund is climbing steadily
toward $4,000.
Every effort is being put forth to
reach this goal by Monday.