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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-01
LAWTON.

Lawton, Okla, Feb. 27.-Services.
were held at both churches last Sun
day. Rev. r. r. Browning OF. Balt-
more, Nd, spoke at the Baptist
church last Sunday night he delivered
a soul stirring sermon.
Mr.. Willie Gee who has been sta
toned at Camp Dodge Iowa for the
last seven months has been honor
ably discharged and at home again
to the delight of his mother ana
friends.
District court here last week &C
quilted Mrs, Ella Sims for the kill;
ing of her Bro. Joe Hill last fall.
Hill accused Of leading his niece
astray. The case was one OF in
terest.
Any one wishing to get full his
tory of what the Negro" did in
the war from the day the United
States fired her first gun until the
day the armistice was signed Nov.
18th. See Mrs. L. A. Houston, 2l0
Euclide avenue.
Mr.. Frank Houston is now stage
carpenter at the Orpheum Theater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil. who have
been stopping here with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. King, left for
their home in Ardmore, Okla, last
Monday.
Mselto Masonic Lodge No. 81, paid
Mrs. Lille Scott her first payment
$125.OO for the death of her husband,
Mr.. c. l. Scott.
Mrs. Mary Snowton received a card
from her brother, Pvt. Monroe Wal
lace of the 92nd Division that he has
arrived in the United States.
Mrs. Rev. c. A. Hamilton have
started house keeping.
Mrs. Charley Houston has had her
upstair completed.
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wHTTEWRIcHT.

whitewright, Texas, Feb. 27.-Mr.
and Mrs. c. H. Burks were here Sur-
day. hIr. Earle Burks from Mis-
sissiopi, was here Sunday. Miss Rub
by Conley is UP and out to church
Sunday. Sunday school was good at
both churches. Rev. Harry preached
at II o'clock. Mr.. Fred jackson was
in Wolfe City last week. Bro. A. L.
Marlborough filled the pulpit for Rev.
Harry Sunday night rat the First
Baptist church. Rev. G. Z. PaSter-
son filled the pulpit at the c. NJ. E.
church Sunday. The Epworth leag-
ne rendered nice program every
Thursday night Mrs. Lucie Burks
OF Wolfe City is visiting her sister,
Mrs r. Jackson. Mr.. Jno Harris
was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Mile
Burks from Sherman was very sick
at Mrs. Shaddock.
Mrs. Lizzie and Matte Hodia Is
in Denison this week. Mrs. Fannie
Sweeney is in Fort Worth. this week.
Mrs. Bessie Bryant is on the sick
list.
Prof. Baker was in Sherman, FRI
day and Saturday with wife and
mother.
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SATURDAY, MARCH !, 1918.
HE HOPES AND UNDERSTANDING.

The smiling face and hearty good
cheer OF the Afro-Ametlcan has been
wonderful asset in his battle for
manhood rights in this. the darkest
OF the Americas. II be had cried. he
would have died, He found out the
truth OF the poetic lines which say,
Laugh and the world laughs with
you: weep. and you weep alone. .
Many have thought that the Colored
man was open to censure because
he appeared 80 care free. Many
have charged that he was not watch
ful OF things and men about him
and cited his pollity as evidence.
All these critics were and are mis-
taken. The Colored man. has found
out that II is worry, not work, that
kills, and that fretting over the hell
born treatment melted ont to him
by American white men, Is not a
remedy for the studied oppression,
of which he Is the victim. He is
wiser than his ignorant critics, and
while possessed Of the patience which
smiles and awaits; he is surcharged
with the industry. which makes
things happen and brings things to
pass He Is informed on the tactics
OF the white American. He knows
that that average American white
man. believes that the way to prove
that he is worthy Of a white skin.
Is to mistreat and proaoribe Colored
man. He knows all that is going
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ought 10 note the race Of
would be clerks whom he keeps out
OF employment by falling and refus-
ing to patronize the enterprises own
ed and operated by the men OF his
own race.
The Number of assistants in any
place OF business is regulated by the
amount OF business transacted. II we
would see more OF our prepared
young men and women employed. let
us increase our support Of the enter
prises owned by the race.
The Greek, the Dago, the American
white man and all other elements
OF the white-end Of creation, use the
money spent by the Colored people
TO employ white help. except where
there is water to be drawn and wood
to be hewn. withal few very rare
exceptions. The remedy is not in
abusing white people at the big
gate" but In spending your money
with the enterprise which is willing
to employ you or your race variety.
Race support like charity should be-
gin at home.
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MARLIN.

Marlin, Texas, Feb. 27.-Sunday
was an ideal day and the people
both saints and sinners seemingly
attended church and there were
many good things said and done.
Rev. F. G. Lotion preached one Of
his great sermons against sin. At
night, Rev. C. T. Andrews of Italy,
Texas, preached at First Baptist
church. The reporter visited
South Union Baptist church and
found the Home Mission Sisters
praising God and braking the bread
of life to the needy. Rev. G. ", Bal
lard filled his pulpit and delivered
a wonderful soul stirring sermon
Rev. e. L. Jackson held the people
spell bound while on the firing lines
against satan, Rev. Martin of the
Church of God brought up the rear
in good order with one of his fast
burning sermons. At four o'clock.
our Colored doctors, Hunter, Chand-
Ter and Grant came out and gave
us some wholesome advice on how
to ward off some of the veneral dis
eases that are sapping the life out
Ouh VI OuAt loNOs A|Aos ~ IL Suuhu-
Ter and Grant lectured to the men
at First Baptist church. DR.. A. L.
Hunter at the A. NJ. e. to the women.
Little Miss Helen Gerald is indis-
posed though much better at pres
emit Miss Barnie o. Barker of Bre-
mond. Texas. visited Miss Therisa
Carroll on Live Oak street. Mrs.
Ida Durins of Bryan, was the guest
at the home of Mrs. H. B. Wright on
Island street. Rev. Mr.. Allen of
Alabama, a chosen vessel of the
M. Els to lecture on their centenary
made himself felt among our peo-
pie as leading race man. The people
subscribed $1,000. Rev. A. S. Ran
dolph reports great and glorious
meeting at his church at Ragan,
Texas. Rev. S. T. Floyd preached
for him, raising $4,000 and four adj
ditions. Mr.. Keen can be seen with
his car.
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PINELAND.

Pineland, Texas, Feb. 27.-Sunday
was a high day at the c. M E.
church. Elder Hughes preached two
Collection for the day $4,000. Mem
bers and friends regretted that Rev.
l. B. Ruffian, pastor in charge could
not attend the meeting on account
of illness.
Rev. A. Adams, pastor of True
Vine Baptist church was with his
people Sunday. Sister E. Rodgers,
president of Pine Grove Home MiE-
sionary Society, postponed her meet
ing last Monday evening until night
in order TO have the presence of the
working men. Much interest was
shown and large crowd was pres
ent.
Those who attended the social en-
tertainment given by Mrs. NJ. Byrd
last Monday night, report grand
time
Mrs. Callie Hayes, who is teach
ing at time spent several days last
week with home folks.She left Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Wade are smiling
over fine boy born Feb. 21st.
Miss Ella Daniels of Greenville,
Texas, arrived Sunday morning. Miss
Daniels is to have charge of the
music department in the school. She
is also Poro hair agent
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lee of Louis
lana are spending their honey moon
in Pineland.
Mr.. Jim Clayton and Miss Pauline
Johnson were joined in holy we'd
lock Sunday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam White,
Rev. A. H. Hughes officiated.
Departures: Mrs. Cora Gibson.
Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs. Frances Jones
to Jasper; Mr.. Dan White and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. White and Mr.. H.
Facing and family to Banister.
Messrs. Jim Anders and Vernon
Henderson of East Mayfield visited
the school Monday evening. Sick
listed, Mrs. Matilda Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Seals. Mrs. Bertha Day
of Houston is visiting relatives in
town. Miss Bertha Chumley returned
Tuesday.
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rHE GROWING MENACE.

The worldwide unrest Of the or
ganl ed labor elnments is attracting
It's share OF attention. Soldiers and
statesmen in every realm are taking
this unrest into account. In Ameri-
ca Il has reached the stage where
hold and audacious ngitators are
appealing 10 their followers to
travel The turcdlent road of red revo-
hutton. The ruling classes through
out tts country. who have welcomed
the Inhabitants OF all tire backward
nations on the face OF the earth to
come here and have extended them
social standing and political pre-
Torment, have sown thu wind and
tho will reap the whirl-wind. These
mrily millions vii one day con-
Etssute the array which shall assail
the ship Of state. and II mayebe that
the Coiorod man. will be necessary
70 sustain our ssstitutl0nc. Let us
hope that the 81 esmanship OF the
country may yet rise level to this
wonderful contemplation, and pre-
pare for the future. The war Is not
ended. Peace canl.ot be made lasting
until the cause OF war has been ex-
terminated. Brazen error sits en-
throned In the capri lis OF the word.
The favored few are Aating up the
millions Of the lean. Justice weeps
~ the judgement seat.
TIE voice OF efraged and outraged
uiilh>us. rises peal on peal like dis
tRnt thundee demanding fair play
and an equal ance In the race ri
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THE NATIONAL BAPTIST EDUCA.
CATIONAL BOARD is HERE
BY CALLED TO MEET IN

The city of Atlanta, Ca. May 18th
at 7:30p. m. for the opening of three
days session. The object of the
board meeting is to transact any
and all business necessary for the
advancement of Christian education
and ministerial education.
A. r. GRIGGS, Cor. Sec'y..
1924 Hayy St., Dallas.
SUTTON e. GRIGGS. Chairman.
W. l.. PETTY, Rec. Sec'y.
E. C. NORRIS, President Ma
tional Baptist Convention.
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McALESTER.

McAlester, Okla, Feb. 27-Mr. Will
Ester who was shot at his home
last Friday by his brother died Fri
day. Feb. 81, Funeral services held
from the A.. M. E. church. Rev. Watts
officiated. Miss Geneva r. Layne at
tended the funeral of Winfield Nance
at Okmulgee, last week. The storm
party given for Rev. T. G. Foster
at the residence of Mrs. Rissie Bos-
tic was quite success.
The Grand Masters Council Of Nc
Alester, met Feb. %, and conferred
the degree of Past Grand Master on
DR.. Cook of Hartshorne, Okla.
Mrs. Mamie Ellsworth, who has ap-
pendicitis is now able to be up.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Barbee of Ok
lahoma City, was the guest of Mrs.
Fl. r. Carter, 410 W. Del.
Mr.. Jefferson and family have NOV
ed to their farm about two Miles
OUT
Mrs. NJ. Harris daughter of Kan
sas City is here at her mothers
ned side.
Mr.. Emmett Bills, formerly Of Paris
10 hoN cihpiVyCu ~ d. IL iAOih
barbershop.
Mrs. s. L. Ivy of Oklahoma City,
is here on business and is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Lane.
Mrs. Lynch left Friday night for
Newport News Va. ,s.-,, n
Mr.. James Holley. who has just
returned from over sea is now the
guest of his mother and sister, Mrs.
N. H. Hclley and Mrs. Arc Hopkins.
Miss Ruby Hooks Of Joplin, Mo-,
was the guest of Mrs. N. H. Holley
The white school that was entirely
destroyed by fire is now being recon
structed
Prof. Davis Of the Training school
reports the boys doing fine. There
are 70 in all.
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SOUR LAKE.

Sour Lake, Texas, Feb. 27.-Sun-
day school Is progressing rapidly.
Rev. G. c. Reed filled his appoint
ment at Mt. Rose Sunday and had
good crowd throughout the day,
$4,000 was collected.
Rev. J. A. Molett of Beaumont, the
Superintendent of Missions spent
Sunday in services at Mt. Rose.
Mr.. King of Brennan spent a few
days with his sister. Mrs. NJ. Stewart.
The Express is back in town to
stay. Please keep nickel for the
paper.
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SLOW DOwN.

In Louisville, Kentucky. through
the enterprise and thoughtfulness OF
Editor /. Willis Cole Of the Louis
Vile Leader, one finds in all Colored
places OF business, large signs read
ing:
Don't use the Word Niger in
this house"
The admonition is timely. All TO
often are members OF the race guilty
Of using this opprobious epithet in
addressing one another. Let US slow
down and finally quit.
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Limitations.

She sighed. II saw the loveliest
lace curtains today!" she murmufed.
II did want them SO badly" She
sighed again. But 1 knew you wish
ed to economic, dear" she concluded,
80 l didn't get them"
Then he spoke. That's too bad,
my dear" he said generously. ANY
thing which adds to your happiness
and brings gladness to your eyes;
anything which brightens your do
nestle cares and gilds the lowering
clouds; anything which borders with
sweet flowers the thorny paths of
duty. and appeals to your esthetic
nature, you are welcome to, my angel
If 1t doesn't cost more than quar-
ter"
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A Lucky Discovery.

Two women OF the paryenue class
were discussing the future Of their
respective sons. when one of them
said:
DO you know. believe that
boys development depends largely
upon his environment"
Il know it," replied the other. as
she carelessly toyed with her jewel
box. There was my cousin VIII
liam's boy-he newer knew what it
was to have well day till the doctor
found out the trouble was with his
environment and cut 1t out. "-Har-
pers.
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Through with the Mule.

Prospective customer: do you
want to sell that mule?'
Erastus Pinkney: NWhur do you
all live?"
Prospective Customer: What's
thu got to do with it, I've got the
money!"
Erastus Pinkney: Il amt CINE ter
sell him ter nobody what lives less
dan two hundred miles away. When
/ sells him l wants ter git rid OBJ
him an don want ter hear no
conversation bout him. The Half
Century Magazine.
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Exceeded the Limit.

During the recent draft a darby
who had been placed in class 4 ap-
peared before his local board and
said:
Boss, if you-all can glib me one OBJ
dem divorces, dis chile will go to
dat war"
But, Rastus," protested Parson
Redley, who, besides being a member
of the draft board, had been the
divine who had married Rastus, why
do you want divorce? Don't you
remember that you took Liza for
better or for worse?Ys
"Yasser, amt forget, but she
done turned out wuss'n took her
fort"
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The peace makers in Paris halted
when the bullet Of the assassin struck
down the Tiger OF France.
The Colored newspapers have
belistled Bro. Motion, for
his alleged advice to the Colored
soldiers over there. Mr.. Motion is
said to have told the Colored soldier
to behave himself when he gets
back 20 the states The advice, If
given was gratuitous The Colored
soldier has ALWAYS behaved.
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CELINA.

Celina, Texas, Feb. 27.-Rev. Mil
ligan was at his post of duty Sunday
23rd. services were well attended.
Miss Gerthie Kicks and Mr.. Alcorn
were. wooded Saturday. Feb. 20. Mrs.
w. NJ overly has returned from
Sherman where she has BEEN visit
ing her husband and children.
Miss Pearl and Estelle Hamilton
have been called to the bed side of
their sister, Mrs. Willie Tyler OF
TT. Worth. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
have returned from TT Worth.
Mr.. r. Edwards is sicklisted. Mrs.
Moppins of Sherman is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Williams and sister.
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PLANO.

Plano, Texas, Feb. 27.-The elder
has been here to hold his quarterly
conference.
Mr.. Pearl Jones and daughter are
sick listed. Quite a number of the
Planoites were in Oak Cliff to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Berry Civ
ems.
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TEAGuE.

league. Texas. Feb. 27.--Church
services were well attended Sunday.
Primitive Baptist church collected
$3.50. w w. Williams went to
Lakewood last Saturday with his son,
Eddie Williams.
When you want to read. don't
miss the Express. You can get il
every Saturday fror the Brewer
boys. ".
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MAY PEARL.

May Pearl. Texas, Feb. 27.-Ca-
naan Baptist church went over the
top Sunday, spiritually and fipancial-
". Rev. Evans filled his place as
usual and preached two powerful
sermons, Many amens were heard
az he brought forth facts from his
text. subject Gods Voice on Bap-
tism. Matt 2S-lS-20. Receipts for
the day was $3.50. The sinner
friends TO the church showed their
loyaltlness TO the pastor Sunday by
slipping Si0.11 ia HIS pocket before
he left TO get him pair Of shoes
Sunday school is moving along nicely
and ads from one to Ave members
each Sunday. Receipts for Sunday
school Sunday $40.
Mr.. VIII Thomas aud MIR. Jinl Hall
cnst rhelr lots with the Sunday school
Sunday. Master Leroy Slaton Is home
iron. IT. Worth to spend the week
with parents The paper rendered
BY sister willierps on SUNDAY was
very great and In its place. Rev.
lewis OF IT. Worth. was down Sun
day shalKinE bends with friends. Bro.
Lee Hurley delivered one Of his
5est lectures to the church Sunday
Mrs /. b Pollard is all smiles ssace
ssle returned frAm Waco. The pro-
sfam ami supper were cuise SIC
cess IN Saturday night
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While this cry will not stop the
great American pastime, IL will serve
to notify the balance of the human
race. that the seed OF justice and
love for law has not died out among
American white men altogether.
Where there Is life there is hope.
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Stay out OF the court house. It
ls the last station before you get
to the jail house.
The kind OF justice which is given
the underdog does not depend upon
law nor testimony.
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WORKED OVER.

where ignorance is bliss tbs folly
to be wise" is about as true among
men as *where singleness is bless
its folly TO be wives" among wom-
en-.
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Some where in the Bible there is
something said about virgins--wise
and foolish. The wise ones had the
oil. This condition has never chang
ed. Get among the wise ones. The
way to do II Is to get oil.
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The Colored man has been using
mis- head and his knees in the effort
to solve the race problem. Result.
nj IN the near future he will be
given to use his hands and his feet.
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That section CT race agitators who
recommend Colored people to use
tho rim on the southern lyncher.
should have told them where to get
the guns.
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II you have no money. window
shopping will not supply your needs
May be II will increase them.It Is
dangerous to have a desire which
you cannot satisfy in the right way
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President Wilson has been asked
to champion the cause OF the Irish.
Wish he would. He might in doing
so learn how to stop lynchins in
America.
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When Adam asked Eve for a kiss
she said: don't care Adam.
Doing Retter.

Little Johnnie looking the mirror,
queried: Papa, who mad lneY' His
papa answered: God" We'll. he
Queried: Papa, well who made
your" God. my boy" was the re-
ply. The kid then said: well, pa
pa. God is doing better now than
when he made you"
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The Unreliable.

II see where the American tire ps
in Coblentz have been forbidden to
consult German Doctors
Yes; l suppose they are afraid the
doctors will recommend a remedy
too-tonic."
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The white man is not responsible
for the Colored man refusing to pa
trOrize the business OF another Col
ored man.
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Omar 10 the Kniscr

A swinging caole underneath the
bough,
A jar Of cyanide, hand grenade
and thou
Before me in the Wilderness Al!
Wilderness were Paradise enow.,
Western Review.
X. f. w.
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Go TO church. on Sunday until you
find a place which stands for some
thing more enobling.
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The Dallas News has had the con-
rage to speak out against lynching
in uncertain terms.
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Shut--up that big riouth as you
pa along the streets after mid
night. IA
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Liberty is the price of eternal
Vigilance. He who tarries in It's
pursuit. will never catch It III
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There are people In this town who
would ruin the devil IL he would
associate With them.
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Instead Of wishing that you were
z zig nan. do the things wall which
4 little man can do.
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Cut vut--ibe whis,iing before day
when others desire &c sleep.
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Fight with wcapo; in your hand.
Cross q bridge when you get to Il.
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Close UP that loud laugh on the
corner
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Being good is better than being
rich.
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Many a man whose wife does not
come af.er him when he stays out
late, finds that she goes after him
when he comes home.