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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS STAGE
WONDERFUL PAGEANT
Reviewed by Thousands in Spacious
Auditorium Armory. COmmen-
crates 5Oth Anniversary of Found
ing of School.
special to awe paIlas Express.

Special to The Dallas Express.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 11.--During the
Thanksgiving holidays the faculty
and student body of Atlanta univer-
sity put on a pageant in the Audi
torium-Armory, which not only dra-
matica1ly portrayed the transitions
fof the Negro race for many centuries,
but it brought out many Of the in
cidents of the progress Of the race
which all citizens OF the country.
white or black, should know.
Before describing the theme of
the pageant it may be interesting
to state some of the facts which
belong to the story of the Atlanta
university as it celebrates its gold
en- jubilee.
Atlanta university was begun fif-
ty years ago in an old box car which
was placed a short distance from
the spot where the Carnegie library
now stands. From that humble be-
ginning a little more than fifty
years ago Atlanta university has
grown to its present position Of in
fluence for good among the people.
Its service has been to all the peo-
ple Every denomination has fur
nished students and its graduates
now work in many of the states,
In the address made in Atlanta
last June at the commencement ex-
ercises President Horace Bumbstead
stated:
When Atlanta University was
chartered in 1867 the motto chosen
for its seal was: II win find a way
or make oneD 1t has previously
been the motto Of the class Of 1868
TAT Yale college. in which the elder
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13

sion in all portions of the country
on the wave of unrest. Col. Sim
mons counseled patience and for
bearance of the races. proclaiming
that the Negro had demonstrated
his Americanism and stated that the
Stars and Stripes were of all races,
the property of the American Negro,
for, said he, "the American white
man made Old Glory out of thread
and cloth; but through tears, trials,
sacrifices, Old Glory made America
out Of the black race.
The Colonel takes exception to
any one who wishes to know in aG-
vance what he is going TO say and
well he might" for no man spoke
like this man. "Other races came
to these shores Said he. "we were
born here, this is our home We are
indeed members of this household" !"
Col. Simmons painted such beau
tiful picture in dealing with the
races of the world and showed that
the American white man and black
man were more closely related than
any other races on the globe.
The campaign committee and work.
ers of Community Service here have
wrought well in bringing the Colonel
to Dallas for 1t was under the aus
pices of the War Camp Community
Service that he came managed by
w. H. Holloway associated with the
Community Organizer Mrs. NJ. J.,
Earle The local program was all
that one could wish. Rev. e. Ar
lineton Wilson proved that the min-
listers were thoroughly informed along
all lines. Rev. G. c. Harper, the
Master of Ceremonies had the pro
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
HARLEM NURSE
IS RESTORED
TO CLASSES
SUIT WITHDRAWN WHEN TRUS-
TEES REMDvE LOCAL RE-
STRIcTION.
ICourtesy of The New York Agel,

lCOuTLeSy VI tilt lNtW IOIh AE6Js
Miss Coral T. Smith of 1248 Church
street, Norfolk, Va, the young wom-
an who was admitted to the nurse
training department to Bellevue and
Allied Hospitals for q six months
postgraduate course and then dis
missed from the Harlem Hospital
after two days because mo Negro
nurses were accepted" at that insti-
tuition, is back at her post in Har-
lem Hospital, under much more adj
vantageous conditions than at first.
The Age of November 1st told of
the treatment accorded Miss Smith
by the Harlem Hospital authorities
and of the fact that a suit had been
entered by her attorneys, Wheaton,
Leavelle & Marshall, against Bellevue
and Harlem Hospitals to force recog-
niticn of her rights.
A few days later John ]. O'Keefe,
60 Broadway, a trustee of Bellevue
Hospital, called up the Age Office
and made the statement that as
soon as information reached the
board Of trustees as to the treatment
accorded Miss Smith that body took
up the natter with the head of the
nurse training department and that
the Colored nurse had been returned
to duty. In speaking of the case,
Mr.. O'Keefe declared that the Belle
vue authorities had a very friendly
feeling for the Colored physicians
and nurses and that this had been
shown by the employment OF Negro
physicians at both Bellevue and Har-
lem Hospitals.
Civil Suit Withdrawn.
An Age representative asked Capt.
Marshall of the law firm of Wheaton,
Leavelle .& Marshall, concerning this
case anp was informed that after
suit had been entered against the
hospital slthorities under the State
Civil RigS s Law, conference was
held with1 his firm by committee
of hospital officials This committee
was composed of DR.. o. Hanlon, Mrs.
Rogers and Mrs. Blagden. At this
conference ii was agreed that Miss
Smith was to he re-instated at Har-
lem Hospital A1p the ! six months
postgraduate course as originally
agreed.
The hospital emissaries also made
special request that Miss Smith
should both room and board at the
hospital, and in case she preferred
rooming outside, insisted that she
would at least take her meals al
the hospital with the other nurses
all of whom are white.
Another special consideration
shown Miss Smith was in the agree
ment to pay her $50 per month du-
ring the six months of her course
instead of IS, the amount usually
paid to student nurses. The rein
statement of Miss Smith. with these
concessions, automatically removed
the cause for a civil suit and the
action was consequently withdrawn
Inquiry brings the information that
Miss Smith is being accorded every
courtesy and consideration by her
associate nurses, by the physicians
and all others with whom she comes
in contact in the course of her
daily duties. While puraining this
course, Miss Smith is stopping at
1929 Seventh avenue.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
THE INTER CHURCH
w 0RLD MOVEMENT
OF NORTH AMERICA
HOLDS CONFERENCE

Austin, Texas, Dec. 11.-San An
tonic and Houston have been Sc
lected as the meeting places for the
State Training Conferences of the
Inter-Church World Movement for
Texas. The Dallas Conference will
be held in the First Presbyterian
Church, Dec. Sth, 9th, and 10th. The
San Antonio Conference in Travis
Park Methodist Church. Dec. 18th,
10th and 18th. The Houston Con-
ference in the First Presbyterian
Church, Dec. 18th, 18th and 10Th.
Announcement of this was made to-
day by Newton p. Patterson, Field
Secretary of the Inter-Church World
Movement for Texas and Oklahoma,
with headquarters at Austin, Texas.
Hundreds of church leaders from
every country and representing prac-
tically every denomination in the
state, are expected to attend. The
object of the meeting is to bring to-
gether religious leaders of every
country to confer with reference to
plans in this state for promoting
church cooperation and for taking
part in the nationwide campaign
planned by the Inter-church World
Movement. Addresses will be deliv-
cred by a team of six leaders of
national reputation on various phases
of the Inter-Church program.
The meeting here is one Of Sc
ries of such conferences to be held
in every state in the Union by De-
cember~20th By that time 1t is es-
timated that 10000 religious leaders
throughout the country will have be-
come thoroughly conversant with the
aims and plans of this Movement Tor
Protestant cooperation and will De
able to speak authoritatively upon
it in every county of the United
States.
The object of the Movement IS
to provide an organization whlcn
the various Protestant Churches OF
the North American continent-ior
a similar movement has been started
in Canada---can cooperate to their
mutual advantage. always looking
to the ultimate ideal the Chris-
tianiZation of the world.
All participating denominations VIII
join in the spiritual program OF tne
Movement. The present series Q,
state conference are to be followed
by sectional and local conferences,
through which the spiritual message
of the Inter-Church World MOVE
ment will be carried to towns, VII
lagos and individual churches
The Inter-Church Movement wnicn
was started in December last year.
is now endorsed by more tnan sew
enty denominational and inter-oe.
nominational boards and agencies u
has also received the official endorse.
ment of the judicatories or hignest
Legislative bodies Of at least ten ue-
nominations.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
SNUB
KING IN ITALIAN
PARLIAMENT
RADICALS QUIT SEATS AT
OPENING OF MOMARCA'S
ADDRESS

Rome, Dec. liking Victor En-
manuel addressed the representa-
tives of the people for the first time
since the war ended when the Twen-
ty-fifth Parliamentary Legislature
opened today. All the streets
through which the royal carriage
passed were lined with troops, be-
hind which the people were crowded.
Queen Helena rode in a beautiful
silver gala carriage, which was fol-
lowed by another, in which sat the
ladies in waiting, mounted cuirassiers
preceding and following the car
riages. The people applauded the
Queen, who bowed right and, left.
Shortly afterward bugles announc-
ed the appearance of the King at
the door of the Quirinal. His majesty
was accompanied by Crown Prince
Humbert, his aid, Gen. Citiandini,
and other court dignitaries. Can
non doomed from the Castle Angelo,
while the people cried Viva re-"
At the Palazzo Monte Citorio the
sovereigns were awaited by 500 SEN
ators and Deputies, the diplomacy
body, high state officials and a dis
tinguished assembly of guests.
Queen Helena received most en-
thusiastic welcome. Together with
the Princesses and their suites, she
proceeded Immediately to the royal
box. A few minutes later King Vic
tor Emmanuel entered, followed by
Prince Humbert, the Cabinet, the
Presidents of the Senate and Cham
ber of Deputies and the Kings mill
tary and civil house holds.
The whole house, with the ex-
ception of the Socialist Deputies,
stood, applauding the King. The So
cialists remained seated. Finally,
when the applause ceased, all the
socialist rose crying Long live So
clalism," and slowly left the hall.
The other Deputies then renewed
their loyal demonstration, while the
women waved their handkerchiefs.
The King bowed first to Queen
Helena, then repeatedly to the mem
bers of Parliament, and finally sat
on the throne. Francisco Nitti, the
Premier. invited the assembly to sit,
after which he administered the oath
to the new Deputies. Then the King,
in a firm, sonorous voice. read the
speech from the throne.
The Kings address was received
enthusiastically.
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ASSOCIATED Negro Press)

Tuskegee Institute, Dec. 11.-Dr.
Robert R. Motion received today no.
tice that the will of the late Charles
Church Drew of Providence, R. L.,
contained a bequest for Tuskegee
Institute which would approximate
$4,000. This brings the total among
of bequests which have been received
by Tuskegee Institute within the
past twelve months to more than a
million dollars.
It is also interesting to note, in
this connection, that the amount
of regular contributions to the In
stitute are considerably in excess
of contributors up to this time Of
any previous year.
With the largest enrolment in the
school is history. the outlook along
all lines is most promising, DR.. Motion
stated.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
CHICAGO NEGRO
BUSINESS GROWS
R A P Id L Y
ASSOCIATED Negro Press.)

Chicago, Dec. lin recent ad-
address at South Park Methodist
Episcopal church, here, DR.. W. w.
Lucas, assistant General Secretary
of the Epworth League. Methodist
Episcopal Church, declared: "The
white people of the South feel that
if they would wipe Chicago from
the map, the Race problem could
easily be solved"
What has Chicago done; what is
Chicago doing, and what is it going
to do? The people of Chicago have
initiative economic opportunity, po-
litical power, commercial advantages,
wealth and numbers. With these
combinations, it is no wonder that
it is the most talked of city in
America, and yet, the opportunities
have not all been worked out or
even taken advantage of
There is no city in the country
where the people of the group are
more united than they are in Chicago
at this time. What is this unity
doing for Chicago? Just few things
will give general idea of the trend
of the times: The Chicago Business
League has been organized with a
membership of more than 1000 and
a budget of more than $4,000 pro-
vided to increase in every way com
mercial efficiency and opportunities
chain of cooperative grocery
stores have recently been establish
ed; a 100000 hotel, with all mod
ern equipment, has recently been
opened; a 100000 old line life in
surance company "The Liberty" has
been Incorporated; state bank,
backed by group of prominent bus
mess men, is to be opened the first
of the year; the Chicago Defender
is soon to enter its own building
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President Ware and two Of his
classmates were given their train-
ing and inspiration for long years
of service in. this institution.
"It has indeed been an inspiring
motto. For half century Atlanta
university has pursued a course be-
set with many difficulties and SEEM
ing, impossibilities. But. however
slow the progress, however distant
the goal, in every moment of tempo
rary doubt or encouragement or
weariness, the words OF the insti-
tution's motto have resounded in
the ears Of its workers. its faculty,
its trustees and its students, Il will
find a way or make one"
The First Step
"At the time when that motto
was chosen. the echoes of the great
civil war has scarcely died away.
For only four or five years had the
former slaves enjoyed even nom
inal freedom. The whole life of the
people was undergoing tremendous
transformation and readiustment.
In October, 1867, the state of
Georgia granted charter to eleven
men who started the Atlanta univer-
sity, and its history.
Mr.. Bumpstead graphically de-
scribed his first visit to Atlanta
when Edmund Ware, the first direc-
tor of the institution. was doing his
initiative work. when he said: "He
was n the teachers home at the
Storr's and Clark, founded by the
American Missionary Association in
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
JACK GREEN TO
Fl G. H 7 F 0 R
HIS FREEDOM
LAWYERS TO FIGHT the
CASE FROM A MORAL
STANDPOINT.
ASSOCIATED Negro Press.)

Madison, Wis, Dec. 11.-Jack Green
of Lancaster confessed slayer of
George Duncan, automobile man, will
fight for his freedom as he fought
for the honor of his 14-year-old
daughter, Dena.
Taken before Justice c. w. Bur-
rows, Tuesday, Green was bound
over to the February term of cir
cult court. The only testimony TAX
en- at the hearing was that of Dena,
who told simply the story of the
tragic night on which she had her
last ride with Duncan.
A speedy trial and release upon
bond for Green is the clamor of the
little city, whose sympathy is for
the prisoner, it is said. AS one jury
man has been retained, as nucleus,
Circuit Judge George Clementson
may call a jury at any time. APP
plication bond probably will be made
by his attorneys, W. ]. Bremen and
II. e. Carthew. Several citizens have
volunteered to sign Green's bond.
I'VE will fight the case from a
moral standpoint" said Attorney
Bremen, when asked what defense
the prisoner would make. No de-
finite statement will be made until
Green and his attorneys have talked
the matter over.
There is no doubt about who did
the shooting" Attorney Bremen con-
tinued. But Green had prohibited
Duncan from seeing his daughter.
&c
Dena is attractive and over-devel-
oped for her age. Her mother is
a white woman, a member of a
prominent Lancaster family. When
she married Green, she was cast off
by her family. Several years ago,
the mother left Green and is now
living in Dubuque, Ia, making her
living by scrubbing floors in de-
partment stores, it is said.
Green, aged So, is long time resi-
dent in the vicinity of Lancaster.
He has lived on his farm and made
every effort to maintain his large
family of nine children and keep
them in school.
In the statement Green made at
the jail, he said he killed Duncan
Monday night about IL o'clock be-
cause he had been too familiar with
Dena, his daughter. He said he had
warned Duncan, who is married and
fathersof young daughter himself,
to stay away from his neighbor-
hood
When Dena was not to be found
at home late. Monday night, and
when he heard the familiar sound
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with 100000 equipment; a building
and loan association "The Pyrimid"
has been established; the Associated
Negro Press is preparing to in
crease the force of it's service for
1920; fully equipped moving pic
ture studio, has been opened; there
will be candidate for member of
Congress- and more than S1,000,000
will be expended next year in build
ing and real estate transfers. These
scattered illustrations serve to show
the practical working out of the
Chicago spirit-"I will and prob
ably explains. in part, why some are
uneasy about group progress in the
Windy City"
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Continued on page 81.

of Duncan's motor on the highway
near his home, Green said he went
crazy, ran to the house of his shot
gun, and when the car reached the
gate, confronted the pair.
Duncan put out his lights, as if
to stop, and then speed up according
to Green's story. Green declared he
fired first at the front wheel, and
then the engine. He loaded again
and shot into the back end of the
car top. The shot entered Duncan's
back, under the left shoulder, and
caused instant death. Dena also
in the car escaped death by a mir
acle, only a few stray shots en-
bedding themselves in the back Of
the neck. I'll
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NOTED NEGRO SCHOLAR DIES
lAssociated NEGRO Press.l }

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Hon. George
Washington Ellis, aged A. 1862 YER
non Avenue, died last week after a
protracted illness. A sister, Mrs.
Mamie E. Clark was at his bedside.
i, Mr.. Ellis was one of the most
scholarly men of the Race, and for
eight years was Secretary to the Le-
cation. Liberia. He has written and
published many valuable books, and,
until his illness was Assistant Cor
poration Counsel for the City Of
Chicago. Mrs. Ellis died in 1916,
the funeral address was made by
Rev. A. ]. Carey, d. D.
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Continued on page 81.
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Continued on page S5l..
CO.. n III ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-17

International News.
BIFURCATED SKIRT
(at left), a fashion de-
signer's latest creation
of feminine apparel.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-31
WE ARE TO REMAIN JEWS!

The Episcopalian Convention in Detroit.
has decided not to take the advice of the
New York Diocese, and to leave the religion
i7ing of the Jews. to Jews themselves. The
following resolution was adopted by both
houses of the Assembly:
Whereas, The title, Bureau on Christian
Americanization" had been misinterpretea
by large numbers of American citizens, not
ably American Jews: be it
Resolved, The House of Bishops concur
ring that in authorizing a plan and bud
get for Christian Americanization, it is far
from the purpose of this convention to dis
parage or to criticize the notable American
patriotism displayed by great numbers of
our fellow citizens of foreign birth or par
entage who profess other religious faiths
than our own; and we wish them abundant
success in their earnest efforts to uphold
and propagate the ideals of Americanism
which in common with ourselves, they so
Loyalty entertain; and we agree with them
that the liberty which flows from obedience
to the will of God is the only secure basis
upon which free American institutions can
be perpetuated.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-31
RABBIS ARE WANTED.

We are informed that rabbis are being
wanted in number of communities, large
and small. 1t seems that the number of
graduates from both of the semnaries, is
not large enough to fill the demand. This
is good sign. We are beginning to wake
up to the fact that we are after all men,
bers of the House of Israel, and that we can
best serve ourselves and mankind by prac-
ticing the teachings of our faith.
God knows that we Jews are far from
being what we ought to be, and the contin-
ued calls for religious leaders is a healthy
sign that if we ale not what we ought to
be, we at least know it, and are willing to
be taught.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-31
Philpson is the leading anti-zionist among
the rabbs-and now the score is even.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX DEAD.

The Jews have lost friend in the death
of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the popular writer
Mrs. Wilcox was one of the very best known
of American women writers, and in her
writings there is much that helped to dispe
narrowness and prejudice. She was in fact
a liberal of the highest type and thousands
of those who knew her, and even more of
those who did not know her, will mourn her
loss.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-31
SCORE Is EVEN.

Some time ago, our friend, DR.. Stephen
S. Wise, was made a Chevaler of the Legion
of Honor of France. The friends of DR..
Wise rejoiced, and the Zionisis made mer-
ry. Now comes the news that Dr. David
Phiipson of Cincinnati has been decorated
by King Albert with the Order of Albert.
We don't know any thing about the Order,
but a decoration is decoration. Rabbi
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-31
THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE
EARLIER

Orders have been issued whereby the well
fare agencies now operating in military
camps will be taken over by the United
States, and will be manned by civilian EN-.
ployes of the War Department. This is
step in the right direction, and should have
been taken earlier.
The Jewish Monitor has maintained from
the very beginning that the army was no
place for sectarian welfare agencies. Our
experience in starting this kind of work in
our environments, under the auspices of the
l. o. B. B. convinced US thoroughly of the
inexpediency of this kind of an arrange.