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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
NEW MUSIC RECEIVED

Tho A. E. orchestra did itself prout at the last dance. The music wa, exceptionally good Twenty new SC 'ections were received on the las boat When the orchestra sprung hose new poppy hits, they were oil ;ored again and again.
 Among them. the ones whicl proved to be the greatest favoritei with the dsScers were: Waltzes Good Night Dearie," That Naughty Waltz" Lullaby Time" and Ian nette"
 Of the fox trots. Slipping Cider Through a Straw" Now Know "In China" You Can Have It, Don't Want It."
 The following one-steps were grea. hits: "Jazanjaz," "Jazitis," When :, Fellow Needs a Friend" and Slide Kelly Slide"
 The A. B Orchestra will play at sha Governors reception on New Years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
NO MARRIAGES ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND
 NO ARRESTS MADE

Although births have been reported for Christmas Day there was not one marriage on Gastineau Channel on that day. Inquiry at the office oi the United States Commissioners both here and at Douglas fails to dis close single license issued during are some people who become in footed with the holiday spirit and local ministers plan on several Christ mas marriages. Perhaps another record was smashed during the Christmas holidays just past when. as far as can be learned, there was not one arrest for disorderly conduct oI drunkenness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
SANTA CLAUS WILL BE
 HERE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Chichagof, Alaska.
 Dec. 27, 1919.

 MT. J. A.. Snow.
 Juneau, Alaska. Dear Joe:
 I left Chichagof this morning foI Tenakee. and after visiting there will go to Hoonah and I will arrive in Ju neau Monday afternoon about ] o'clock. I am glad that everything is ready for the big party for tine children of Gastineau Channel. Now don't forget, Joe, that all parents ac companying their children to the Pal ece will have to pay admission. but all the kids go free. and I will not accept any presents from the parents at the Elks hall. as I want to treat all children the same, as they all belong to me Will sec you Monday sure.
 Yours very truly
 SANTA CLAUS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

STYLE SHOPS AFTER CHRIST.
 MAS CLEARANCE SALE
 We will put on sale Saturday and ntil January 1 all our stock of La. ies' Coats, Suits and Dresses. w. re making room for our big Spring inc which our buyer has purchased Compare our quality and prices STYLE SHOP. Merchandise of Mer
 Only" Seward St., valeltin, Building. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
LEAVE FOR cHicHAGoF

Frank Flemming left on the Am bassador last night for Chichago where he will be employed for tht balance of the winter with the Chi chagof Mining Co.
 Robert Semple left last night fol Chichagof on the Ambassador.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

HILLSIDE BATH HOUSE-Turk- lsh, Needle, Steam. Shower and tub baths. Dry and steam heat. Will liam Lott, expert messeuste will be In attendance on Wednesday and Saturday of each week. PIP Front St., Phone 163.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

The Fashion has moved to the Malony Block, next door to the Ju- neau Music House. Open for busi- ness Monday. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
ALASKA NOTES

Dr. Thomas Runnas of Skagway has received his appointment as health service. Among the doctors duties will be the examination Of all people coming into this port from Canada and Canadian Provinces and ] also he will be quarantine officer for the port of Skagway. The ap pointmcnt enc from Surgeon Gencr al Blue, Chief of tho United States Public Health service
 Shorty Chambers of Champagne and Joseph Beauchamp of Bear Crock, both of whom came into Whitchorse early in the week, re port big band of caribou neal Takina Crossing, about 20 miles from here. (Whitchorse StarJ
 Tho new government road to Wards Cove has boon slashed and cleared for distance of about holf mile belowSmileys cannery. We will soon be able to ride to Wacker City on the jitncy. -(kctchikan T.mes.)
 Over $700 was subscribed to the Rod Cross by the people of Anchor age in the recent drive. With the total subscriptions received, the am ount will reach $1,4O0.
 Many ptarmigan have been seen this year in the vicinity of Corlova the first time in years.
 E. Trim and Mike Knowles have left Mccarthy for the head of the Chitina by dog team on trapping and prospecting expedition.
 Mir and Mrs Claude Baker left for the Outside last month. after spending the past ten years in the Iditarod district. They will return iu the spring or later.
 Chris Anthonison, the Iditarod jeweler, who has been a resident of tho camp since 1910. as local man. ager for the jewelry house of John l.. Sale. left recently for San Fran oil fields.
 The people of Valdez have formed d branch of the Americans. As in the other. Alaskan towns, practically all of the pecssle joined it.
 George Merrificld who left here six weeks ago 10 work with the road | Commission at Juneau. returned on the Alameda. MT Merrifield had the misfortune to iniurc his leg severely and was compelled to quit work and return home. (Valdcz WnerD 1 Clay Packard. well known Al aei'a newspaper man. is holding the iob as city eli.or on the fioauam Wrsh'ng'o Rewc 'cnta.iyc Al bert Johnson's plper
 Martin Roth, a Wisconsin veteran of tho late wlr and a participant in eight major b,ttles, arrived at Seward and will work for the X. E. C.
 Mir and Mrs. F X. Cloudy. accom- 1auicd hy their d1ughtes, Charlotte. departed for IIylsbcrs where MT C'oudv will supcriutcnd Inc construct 1 ion of the new m;li (Craig Cores ponacncc in Wrangell SentiuclD
 C. A. Fox. U. $. Commissioner of Craig. has been appointed to take the census on the west coast.
 Peter Stcil has built tobogan slide at Fairbanks to furnish amuse- ment for the people of that city. He has. two slides = one for the grown-ups and one for the children and tObosans for each. They were put into immediate use. Ernest J. Sjoblen. foreman of the Vermont Marble Works at Tokeen. arrived in Wrangell this week and leaves on the Princess Mary for Vermont where he will spend the | TLal;d IyS. --tW,anf-all gant;ReLj
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Drop in at the Alaska Grill for a bite to eat any hour of the day or night. We are always on the job. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Library table, gold en Oak; almost new. 403 Franklin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

FOR SALE-UnderwOod typewrit- CT, practically new, $75. Call at Cable Office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Shorty Chambers of Champagne and Joseph Beauchamp of Bear Crock, both of whom came into Whitchorse early in the week, re port a big band of caribou neal Takina Crossing, about 20 miles from here. (Whitchorse Star.J
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

FOR SALE - Burroughs adding machine, like new, at discount. Lee A. Kicker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Tho new government road to Wards Cove has been slashed and cleare1 for a distance of about a bolf mile belowSmileys cannery. We will soon be able to ride to Wackel City on the jitney. -(kctchikan Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Over $700 was subscribed to the Rod Cross by the people of Anchor age in the recent drive. With the total subscriptions received, the am ount will reach $1.400.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Many ptarmigan have been seer this year in the vicinity of Coraovf the first time in years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

E. Trim and Mike Knowles hay left Mccarthy for the head of tn Chitina by dog team on trapping and prospecting expedition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Ernest J. Sjoblen. foreman of the Vermont Marble Works at Tokeen. arrived in Wrangell this week and leaves on the Princess Mary for Vermont where he will spend the TIalid1ys. --tWsahgall Ganiinal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

Mir and Mrs Claude Baker left for the Outside last month. after spending the past ten years in the Iditarod district. They will return ill the spring or later
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
KELTYS.

Keltys, Texas, Dec. 11.-Sunday
School was well attended, collection
good. The lesson was well explain
ed by Mr.. Steward of Conroe, the
B. Y. P. u. is progressing nicely.
The relatives of Mr.. Steward is at
his bed side. Mrs. Mary Steed OF
Kennard returned to her home after
visiting relatives and friends. Mrs.
Hollie Clayborne was called to the
bedside of her mother in Groveton.
Clayborne, HENRY, Castle, Ike,
Wade motored to Pollok. Mrs. Ed
Mallory were in Pollok attending the
board The G. U. o. of o. F. gave
banquet Saturday night. Many
games were played afterward a
course luncheon were served All
report an enjoyable time. Mrs. Ella
Williams made a flying time to
Nacogdoches. Mr.. Gus Stevenson is
visiting relatives. Mrs. Minnie Mayes
is moving to Keithwood La, to make
1t her future home, she carries our
best wishes with her. Mrs. Lula viii
llams is on the sick list. Read the
Dallas Express and keep posted ON
the news which will be found at Bill
Williams restaurant Saturday and
Sunday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
MARLIN.

Marlin, Texas, Dec. 11.-Sunday
was beautiful day, the wind blowing
from the northwest and children
were seen floclfing TO, the various
Sunday schools. Rev. +. G.. Lotion
was at his best and made an stout
into the devils camp capturing two
for Christ. Rev. e. l.. Jackson Of
the M. E., left for his charge at San
Angelo, Texas, our prayers with him
in his new field. Rev. G. W. Bal
lard was returned to the A. M. e.
and preached soul stirring sermon,
subject Love" Mrs. Beatrice Pratt
on 1886 Fall street is critically i'll.
her sister, Mrs. Lena Harris of Waco
is at her bedside. Miss Cherry Smith
was called to Nayasota on account
of a sick mother. Mr.. James Will
liams of Baileyville was in the city
on business. Prof. and Mrs. P. A.
Stamps and Rev. N. T. benson were
at First Baptist church to hear Rev.
r. l.. Williams of Houston. He
preached a wonderful sermon, subject
HE is a Light unto my Fee" MIR.
Jim Brown an old citizen departed
this life, New 20, aged "a.
The big banquet at the Masonic
hall will be given by Sisters of First
Baptist church on next Friday night
in honor of the victorious brothers
led by Miss r. A. Bennett in the
$4,000 rally.
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Associated Negro Press

Elmira, N. Y, Dec. 11.-Pr. George
L. Cady, of New York secretary of
the American Missionary Association
delivered the principal address at
one of the largest sessions of the
convention of the state Federation
of Women's Clubs in the Park church
last evening.
DR.. Cadys address was on "The
Negro, the acid test of Democracy
and he told how the Negro was treat
ed in the South and how he was
looked down upon by most of the
people in this country. DR.. Cady
went on and said:
Most of our modern Democracy
flows from the Sermon on the
Mount" Rome didn't care what gods
the people served, but she cared for
the continuity of Roman Society. 1t
is the possession of the special priv
ilege that makes the particular JOY
to possessors of them. War settles
nothing. 1t unsettles everything. 1t
gives us more problems than we had
before. l only hope the Kaiser will
saw wood for the next 1000 years
an old-fashioned buck saw-make il
as near hell aseanything 1 ever heard
of.
whats the use of championing the
brotherhood of the world when the
brotherhood of your own country is
being trampled upon? Are we a
Democratic nation? The way man
treats his chauffeur; the way wom-
an treats her servants shows whether
person is democratic or not II
is the acid test Of American-whether
we are going to treat the thousands
of black people here on our soil
decently. Abe we going to give them
political rights? A desperate lot of
hypocrisy is going on over this.
do 1 want my daughter to marry
black man? No! But / don't want
her to marry a Turk. or Jew, an
Italian either; yet for the rights OF
any race on earth, I would fight to
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
TEXAS TOWNS
SOUR LAKE.

Sour Lake, Texas, Dec. 11.-Sun-
day schools were well attended Sun
day, even though the weather was
inclement.
The young ministers Union Bap-
fist, conducted financial rally Sun
day and the finance was divided
equally among the Sunday school,
B. Y. P. U. and w. H. Society.
Rev. C.. L. Lee was on duty at
Tyree's NJ. Il. Chapel Sunday and
reports a successful meeting.
MIR. Buster Ussery and Miss Jessie
Baldwin were united in matrimony
last Sat. and left Sunday for Hous-
ton to make their future home. The
groom's mother is citizen Of this
place. Mr.. H. F. Pollard a business
young man and a reporter, the Dali
las Express spent Sunday in Hous.
ton.
Mr.. Dave Parker, an old resident
of Sour Lake departed this life last
Tuesday after a brief illness. Many
friends sympathize with the relatives
of the deceased.
Madams V. Green, w. Prophet and
o. Ivory of Liberty, Texas, spent
last week with relatives. Miss Hen
rietta Steward and Mrs. Braxton.
Beaumont high school football team
played the local high school Saturday
and defeated them, IL to z. our
boys out played Beaumont, but they
were about rs pounds lighter and
there is where they had the advan-
tage.
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by whites. The irritation Of many
OF our returned soldiers when, they
find their jobs held by Negroes, while
they are having difficulty in getting
back to work. A conflict of inter
ests between non-union Negro labor
and organized white labor.
A hanged attitude on the part of
Negro that nourishes the idea Of re-
volutionary methods for the attain
ment of his aspirations IN attitude
fostered by one wing of Negro lead
ership, and cultivated by ultra radi-
calls who dram of social revolu-
ton in the United States. rs there
a solution for the Negro problem?
1t is folly to hope for quick solu-
tions," Mr. Frank opines. He goes
on, however, to urge as remedial
measures: O that the Negroes fol-
low leaders like Booker T. Washing
ton rather than the fire-brand type
OF Negro; (2) that industrial train
ing be accorded to all Negroes, and
fair treatment given to Negro work
ers when they enter into competition
with whites; and (3) that joint coun-
ellis of blacks and whites be or
ganized to deal with inter-racial
problems.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
WACO.

Waco, Texas, Dec. 1.-THE citi-
zens of Waco are yet commenting
on the splendid lecture by Col. Ros-
coe C. Simmons of last wednesday
night. Despite the rain and mud
the auditorium of New Hope was
filled to hear this wonderful speak
er.
Sunday being a fair day, services
were held at all local churches
which were well attended.
DR.. f. f. Washington, presiding
elder of the Palestine District filled
the pulpit at st. Paul Sunday MORN
ing and night. DR.. S. Montgomery
of Second Baptist and his congrega-
ton worshipped at st. Paul Sunday
evening. Conference of the Central
Texas Conference opened at st. Paul
Wednesday morning. The bishop
COMPLETED his round of conferences
with this conference. He reports
that every conference has been a
success and Central Texas, is not eX-
pected to be an exception to this
rule.
DR.. j. N. Jenkins and his congre-
SdllOIl az ~ SsNAt -NSA@
day night. DR.. Jenkins preaching.
Mr.. Herman Evans, one of the first
graduates of our high school, now
mail clerk in Muskogee is shaking
hands with old friends in Waco,
after an absence of 16 years.
DR.. j. w. Fridia was called to
Avinger to the bedside of his father
last week. He has returned and re-
ports his father some what improved.
The last of the city teachers have
been called on. The exodus to the
cotton fields has kept the enrolment
in the city schools lower than for
several years.
Mr.. F. E. Stewart, formerly of the
Lone Star UNDERSTANDING Company is
preparing to enter business in Cor
sicana.
Mrs. Laura White of Bisbee, Ariz..
sister of Mrs. F. F. Sadler, spent a
few days in the city last week.
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JEFFERSON.

Jefferson, Texas, Dec. 11.-Sunday
proved good day and the Union
Sunday school was held with the
Union Baptist school and was large
ly attended with many visitors pres
ent and X. b. Bass, Supt.
Sundays service at Cypress Chapel
Baptist church was good.
The Mothers club is inviting all
mothers OF the city to meet with them
fourth Friday in the month at the
jefferson high school building.
The Mosaic Temple Of America Ne.
1902 of Smithland, Texas, had their
annual sermon preached by Rev. ].
w. Fowler and raised enough finance
to finish paying for the hall.
DIR. G.. B. Black of Joatuin, Texas.
was in the city with his wife en-
route to Marshall, Texas, and stop
ped over night with the Fork st
Cafe, Mrs. Ada Crayson. proprietor.
Mr.. Frank Jamison, Nolia Lin
wood and several others were in the
city last Friday and Saturday.
Little Eugene Goss has already
written letter to old Santa Claus
10 not forget her, and that her stock
ing will be at the same place. Rev.
]. III. Harrington of Texarkana, Tex
as, preached for the Macedonia peo-
pie last Sunday and Sunday night.
and from the way things are going
it may be that he may be their next
pastor, for he said many good things
that made them rejoice.
Rev. Taylor of Texarkana viii
preach for them next Thursday night,
and Rev. c. G. Strong of Kilgore,
Texas, next Sunday and Sunday night
everybody is invited to come and
help them select some good man to
carry the church where God wants
it to go.
Don't forget while you are in town
to call at the American Woodmen's
office and get an Express, the best
Negro paper that is printed in the
southland.
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Continued from page y.

gram we'll in hand. Mrs. Pittman,
daughter of Booker T. Washington
and Prof. Williams of New Orleans
and Mrs. Carrie Townsend Morgan
charmed the audience with sweet
and harmonious singing. From the
City Auditorium the speaker and
committee were taken to the Royal
cafe owned by Mr.. Billie George,
where a banquet was rendered in
honor of Col. Roscoe G. Simmons
and committee who managed the
affairs, by the Benevolent Waters
Association of the city of Dallas
United with Community Service. The
banquet table was fit for a king ar
ranged as only walters know how to
arrange. Rev. l.. Green, head waiter
of the Adolphus hotel is president of
this organization and it was at its
best in doing honor to this Lion of
America"
The menu served was as follows
Sailed Almonds
Mixed Olives
Half Broiled Milk Fed Chicken
Julienne Potatoes
French Peas en- Cream
Lemon Ice
Head Lettuce
Thousand Island Dressing
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Petit Fours
Cafe Noir
The dinner speeches were snappy
and the affair passed into history
as one filled with pleasant incidents
from beginning to end.
The proceeds from this lecture
were turned into the treasury of the
local campaign committee of the
Community Service for Colored in
Dallas and will be used in the fur
therance and continuance of tbs
work here.
The program of Community Service
in Dallas is TO be continued by popu-
lar contribution supplementing fol
a given time by Community Service
(Inc.) until January 21st, after
which time, it will become local
community project maintained and
controlled solely by local funds.
The chairman of the Advisory
Board states that the near future will
witness publicly arranged plans fol
the campaign which will finance
Community Service here. The Ad-
yisory Board will be assisted in this
campaign by Mr.. John e. Mitchell
District Secretary and Mr.. Shocks
State Secretary of War Camp Com.
munity Service.
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field and Boston. Their headquarters
will be at the Union Square Hotel.
When asked about the progress of
their school and the Colored people
of North Carolina generally, DR..
Shepard said: Judge Pritchard and
decided to make the tour at this
season of the year because of the
large number of ~applicants on the
waiting list for whom we are an
xious to provide some way to ac-
commodating at the institution dur
ing this school year. The informitor-
les are all filled and many students
have to find sleeping rooms with
friends outside of the institution.
we are in urgent need of funds
with which to erect two more dor
mitory buildings. The students are
thrifty and anxious to get an edu-
cation. They are making very salts
factory progress"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
4TExAs COLLEGE CULLINGs."

The Reverend C. H. Carter return
ed to his people at Miles Memorial
Chapel of this city, for another year.
He reports a very successful annual
conference at Jacksonville, Texas.
The Y. NJ and Y. w. AS are putt
ing forth great effort to send dele
gates to the students Volunteer
Conference" at Des Nome, Iowa.
President w. r. Banks visited the
Annual Conference held at Texar-
kama, Texas, last week.
The members of the fourth year
class have started a weekly news
summary, giving news of the class
and all the campus in general. 1t has
created a deal of interest and is
growing weekly. On Sunday, Nov.
80, the members of the fourth year
class accompanied by two Senior
Normals and Professor w. L. Nc Mil
liam visited the East Texas Academy
All are anxious to pay the Academy
another visit.
Miss Susie Foster of Dallas, Texas
was appointed student Mission work
er by the West Texas Annual Con-
ference. Miss Foster is an efficient
member of the Junior Normal class
Mrs. e. B. Williams of Dallas, Texas
was a pleasant visitor at the school
rencenty.
Prof r. B. Ellison, who has been
confined to his room for few days
is now able to be at his post.
On Friday evening, Dec. 5 at 1880
occurred the first public rhetorical
of the year under the supervision OF
the English department. Mrs. H. A
Patton was director assisted by Pro
R. B. Ellison. The cantata mid
summer Eve" was presented.
On Saturday evening at 4 O'Clock
the high school football squad de-
feated the English department squad
by a score of to 6. Excellent play
ing was shown on both sides. Mr.
Anderson Redwine of Henderson
Texas, the efficient quarterback for
the English Department showed re-
markable ability to plunge the high
schools line.
The final game between the two
teams will be played Tuesday of this
week. Eeach team is contesting for
the championship of the Campus
Tuesdays game will create deal
of interest since it will decide the
championship. More real football
spirit has been manifested among
the students this year than any pre-
vious year in the history of the
school. The Varsity team is look
ing forward to the game with jar
Wis Christian Institute of Hawkins
Texas, Saturday, December 10. Eacf
member is confident Of a complete
victory over the opponents.
The members of the Y. W. c. A
gave grand social Saturday even
ing from 7:15 to $3.50. There were
many boys who longed to be girls
Just for one night. There was
Joint session of the two Association
Sunday morning, December 7. Tit
young men rendered splendid pro
gram.
A, B. Rice, Reporter.