The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13

ciples Of the governments of the
world and of men and nations And
another thought that surprised the
writer, was the evenness of the tenn
permanent of Mr.. Davis under trying
circumstances and unusual environ
ment. He was a scholar and a re-
fined gentleman.
Our IIon. L. G. Anderson after
finishing his preparatory course, en-
tered Fisk University, and he finish
ed his college education. Later he
came to Texas, and entered the pub
lie school work, and has been
identified with the schools of the
state and his arrival. He has given
the best years OF his manhood to
the schools with which he has been
connected for over thirty-eight years
For several years. be was the
principal of the Prairie View State
Normal. While in this institution, his
work was such as merited the State
Normal. While In this institution,
his work was such as merited the
plaudit of well done as evinced by
the accomplishment Of the young
men and women who have taken
their places in the practical pursuits
of life. He was for several years
principal of the Anderson high school
at Austin, which position he held
till he was chosen Supervisor of all
the JColored schools of Austin, which
position he now holds.
He is charter member of the
Colored Teachers State Association.
and has served as its president, and
he has attended its annual sessions
for thirty-five years. His work with
the State school of Methods was
praiRworthy and as conductor
he enjoyed the distinction of be-
ing a caple and able educator, and
he is still held with this high en-
viable esteem and respect by all who
know him.
Hon. Edward L. Blackshear, per-
haps. is more widely known among
the people of Texas, than any other
educator of the race in the state.
He is also admired by all class of
people, white and black. He has a
national reputation as a man OF let
ters and as an educator.
One day in the city of Austin.
while the young Blackshear was car
rying hod on his shoulders, the
petspiration running down on his
brow, an old gentleman who knew
the ability of the boy of destiny, adj
vised him to so over to the legisla-
tive hall where an examination for
teachers certificates was beng held.
and there take the examination. This
the young Blackshear did. Now came
the turning point in his useful ca
reer so well and favorably known by
every school man of any note and
the young people throughout the
state. Blackshear is graduate of an
Eastern college.
Hon. NJ, Blackshear Is best known
by his work as the principal Of the
Prairie View Normal and this work
speaks for him. He is a lecturer,
and perhaps, Is among the best, II
not best orators among the teachers
of the state. He has the distinguish
ed honor Of addressing the white
teachers Of Texas, at the University
OF Texas In their summer school. He
has travelled extensively in other
nt8tNo III A4C AntIl Cct tllE l0AA tI
View school while principal.
He Is now connected with the
Agricultural department and has been
for some time. Prior to obtaining
this position, he was the president
Of the Farmers improvement AS
ISOLATION, and presented many prac-
teal suggestions which led to mater
ial advancements of the farms. In
word, Mr.. Blackshear has devoted
all his energy and rugged manhood
to the profession of teaching, deny
ing himself to many of the pecuniary
advantages which other teachers
sought in commercial centers. His
has been the life profession, devo-
tional and altruistic spirit, one
thought seized and controlled his
mighty intellectual and physical be-
Ing and that was the child Of the
commonwealth Of Texas.
His public addresses. his periodi-
calls. and booklets. all eyince this
last statement. he lived for others.
he worked for others, and now it |
is left for Others to think for higa.