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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-18
FEDERAL TROOPS NOT TO BE.
WITHDRAWN
Alleged Plot to be Fully Investigated
Claims Negroes Banded Against
The Whites

Constitution and Bylaws of the Pro-
gressive Farmers and Household
Union of American, the Negro Busi-
ness League"
The object of the Union" as stated
in the pamphlet, shall be to advance
the interests of the Negro intellec-
tually, and to make him a better citi-
zen and better farmer. The con-
stitution authorizes passwords, door
words, grips and signs" to be chang
ed every three months, and provides
for fine and expulsion for disclos-
ing the secrets. Any excluded men,
Der was not to be allowed to rejoin
within ninety-nine year."
The Negro in custody. when asked
by officers as to the extent OF the
organizations membership, said he
was certain there was $500 and prob
ably 5000
Army officers estimated today that
the number of Negroes that had
passed through their hand exceeded
500, about $50 still being in custody.
the others having released on giving
evidence Of good character. Among
those detained are four women.
Army officers planned to resume
their search for hidden fire arms,
of which large quantity has been
seized from Negroes whose homes
have been searched.
The number Of Negroes known to
have been killed by soldiers and
posse-men stood at fourteen, but
officials believe the total number of
dead might be double that. White
casualties known are five dead and
six wounded.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-18

Cordele, Ca, Oct. ia remarkable
proceeding on the part Of the white
citizens of this took place short
while ago, when mass meeting was
held to consider the restoring of the
Negro church buildings. which were
destroyed by the mob several weeks
ago. A committee was appointed 10
investigate the damage done and TO
report the amount to be raised to
make good this destruction.
This committee reported as fol-
lows:
Pursuant to and in connection
with a mass meeting held at the
Court House some weeks ago con-
cerning the burning Of Negro church
es in the county, a number of white
and Colored citizens met at the site
of one of these churches Thursday
and made an investigation OF the
number Of churches destroyed and
the cost OF rebuilding them. 1t de-
veloped at this meeting that there
were three churches destroyed. A
careful estimate Of the amount nee
essary for material only was placed
at $500 for the three. 1t being
though that If the white people pro-
vided the material that the Negroes
would do all the building. Those
present, both white and Colored.
agreed that this would be just and
agreeable division Of the burden.
ITO the end OF raising this fund
It was arranged to put on a one-day
campaign both in the communities OF
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-18
GEORGIA WHITES Will
REPLACE PROPERTY
DESTROYED BY MOB
Negroes to Furnish Labor Only. The
Most Remarkable in History of
The South

these churches and in the city Of
Cordele. This campaign to be waged
ON Thursday, September 25. To this
end committees were appointed to
work. both in the county and city,
and it is confidently thought that
these committees will meet with the
same degree of success that has al
ways characterized our splendid
citizenship.
There is no more worthy or meri-
torious cause that we could engage
in than assisting to restore the Col
ored church buildings so wantonly
destroyed. In no section of our coun-
try is the Colored race more peace
able, law-abinding and Industrious
than in Crisp County and we should
recognize in this attitude some de-
gree of consideration for their well
fare.
Another thing which we should
recognize and appreciate is the fact
that Notwithstanding the great labor
unrest over the country and the
agitation to excite labor. our Colored
race in this country has remained
free from these influences-at the
same time the Colored race consti-
tutes practically all our labor. It is
felt that no trouble will be had in
raising the money on next Thursday
to serve every purpose in rebuilding
the burned churches. So far no one
has been found guilty Of burning
these churches, although a large re-
ward was and is still offered"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-18
(By Associated Negro Press)

Elaine, Ark, Oct. 16.-This little
town is breathing easier than at any
time since race disturbances of a
serious nature began without warn
ing. The relieved feeling was due
largely to the fact that all reports
from districts where federal soldiers
and civilian officers were on duty
continued to be of a reassuring ma
ture. Generally the people here be-
lieved the worst of the trouble was
over.
However, officials were emphatic in
their assertions that there would be
no relaxation of emergency measures,
and there was no indication that the
500 soldiers sent here from Camp
Pike would be withdrawn soon.
The authorities expected to obtain
additional information regarding the
alleged banding of Negroes in this
locality thru further questioning to-
day or Ed Hicks, said to have been
one Of the ringleaders of the Negro
organization known as "The Pro-
gressive Farmers and Household
Union Of America, the Negro Bus
mess League.
Hicks, who is under arrest, is said
to have admitted he was president OF
the organization. Other Negroes in
custody are said to have declared that
Ed Baker, another Negro under ar
rest, was secretary.
Through this organization, officials
say, the eNgroes in this locality were
banded together for an uprising.
Among the papers brought in by
patrols is printed copy of what
purports to be "the United States
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-18
NEGRO WANTED COL. CHAS. YOUNG.
TO WORK SAYS USE Votes
SHOT PICKET WHO TRIED TO
STOP HIM.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Indiana Harbor, Ind. Oct. 16.-
Rioting broke out at the Universal
Portland Cement Plant tonight and
a union picket was shot by one OF
two armed Negroes, who. with nearly
twenty-five other Negroes, attempted
to return to work. Several shots
were fired by the two Negroes who
were arrested and placed in jail.
Threats wer made that the pair might
be taken from jail by force. The
other Negroes were chased into the
woods by nearly 300 strikers.
Indiana Harbors' industries had
been closed since the strike was call
ed until today, when the Inland Steel
Company, one of the larger indepen-
dent steel plants in the Chicago dis
trict. the Mark Manufacturing Com
pany and the Universal Portland Ce-
ment Company plant resumed opera
tions.
Sheriff Lew Barnes assigned 300
new deputies to duty today, but until
to night there was only muttering
to indicate trouble.
The strikers, however. increased
their force of six p1ckets TO ABOUT
$500, who were on duty when twenty
Ave or thirty Negroes appeared at
the cement plant.
Sam Blair and Clyde Bracken, Ne
groes, had knives, the police say
and the union pickets attempted to
disarm them. Then both Negroes
drew revolvers and fired a number OF
shots. KiZmir Kirchner, picket
was wounded In the thigh.
Blair and Bracken were put under
arrest, but their companions fed be-
fore the. strikers, who pursued them
into the woods surrounding the fac
tory and they were said to be hiding
in the timber
When threats were heard against
the Negro prisoners the police in.
creased the guard about the Polict
station.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
GRUBB RENAMED
COUNTY engineer
Levy Court Wants to Know
Where New Bridge APP
preparation Is
EMPLOYEES ASK
ABOUT WAGE BOOST

Charles E. Grubb was reappointed
county engineer for a term OF four
years by the Levy Court this morning.
Mr. Grubb was assistant county engl-
neer under James Wilson, and succeed
ed him to the position OF chief engineer
on his death sometime ago.
It was ordered. on motion OF Com
missioner Ward, that an Investigation
by the court, in conjunction with The
county engineer, be made in regard to
the building Of a b'idge across the
Brandyw.ne creek, between Market and
Eleventh street bridges, for which an
appropriation was made by the Legs
lature in 1917, and that a report Of the
findings OF the committee be made
within four weeks.
On motion Of Mr.. Ward, the court
ordered that II be announced that the
court is unable at this time TO give
out any definite statement as TO when
the increased salaries will be put into
effect, as the body is not in possession
Of the legislative acts in regard 10 the
raises. This action was proposed by
Mr. Ward, ITO relieve the minds OF the
employees Of the county"
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
HOW FRIENDS HELPED
WIN WORLD WAR

At the Current Events Glass OF the
New Century Club This morning, Mrs.
William Hull Of Swarthmore gave an
interesting talk on the Friends Ser
vice Unit" She told OF the history OF
the work from the outbreak OF the war.
She described hoY the unit had housed
the people In France and In Russia,
clothing and establishing
hospitals were a part OF th,ir work,
They are now to assist in the building
the towns in the districts Of the Ar
gonne Forest drive.
Mrs-Arthur Patterson announced that
more than 500 garments had been 0nlsh-
ID for the French War Relief and that
100 garments would soon be reached.
DR.. Edith Rabe OF Washington. D. c..
J. s. Public Health Service, spoke In
ehalf Of the health campslsn through-
ut the country and on social hysiene.
II was announced that Miss Madelln
iced Is chairman OF the music for this
month"; Miss Helen Kurtz played at
his mornings program.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
5 PER CENT ON
WAR FINANCE BONDS
ny The United Press

ns tit luiltu russ
WASHINGTON, April H. Announce.
Of five per cent rate on the $780,
100000 war finance corporation bond
issue caused much financial speculation
today as TO its effect on the Victory
Loan.
This rate is three-quarters per cent.
higher than any Liberty Bonds have
carried. II Is equalled only by farm
loan board loans.
A few officials thought the 1--WE per
cent. might be indicative OF the interest
TO be offered with the Vnctory issue.
Opinion was freely expressed in ofll-
cial quarters that coming Just before
the nth great government loan the
finance corporation rate Of interest
could hardly he placed three-quarters
per cent. above that Of the popular
loan without t-disqCieting effects.
These ofilcials hold that the war
finance corporations, S200O0O,000 in. one
year "tlves" Will prove so attractive as
to absorb much ready money that 9TH
erwise would have gone for Victory
/ Bonds They point out that world trade
and markets will be more settled
year from now when the war finance
paper natures. Hence the safe in
vestor" VIII take on all these bonds
that he can carry.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
WARSHTP MAY
PRESERVE ORDER AT DANZIG

has suggested that the Polish troops
land at Stettn. Liabau or Konigsburg
Instead of at Danzig. The situation in
the latter city IS said to be critical
owing to antipathy between the Ger
man and Polish residents. The Ger
mans declare they will resist every ef-
fort to make Danzig Polish. Americans
returning from Danzig report the Polish
element is prepared 10 revolt and de-
clare the city Polish as soon as Haller's
troops land.
Reports from various sources agree
IL Is impossible TO assure the Poles a
quiet passage through Danzig. so long
as both elements are at swords points.
The Germans anticipate the trouble
will lead TO actual warfare with Po-
land il the Poles attempt to seize the
port.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has
spent the last week personally inspect
ing the Polish front His army probably
totals 10000. 1t. is greatly outnum-
bered by the Poles. but the Germans
are believed 10 be more effective In
actual fighting. owing to their superior
equipment and greater experience.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
Eberis Live Simply In
Presidential Quarters

"How did the family celebrate the
election OF Herr Ebert to the presi-
dency2" was asked.
we cracked a bottle Of wine with
some good friends Of ours and there
were a few telegrams Of congratula-
tons and somebody sent a basket Of
flowers. Then some letters came and
that was all" replied the presidents
wife.
Mrs Ebert takes pride in the fact
that heretofore she has done all the
sewing for her family, and seems re-
g etful that hereafter they will have
to submit TO the costumers.
The Eberts lost two SONS in the war.
one in Macedonia and the other at
Chemin -des Danes. A surviving son
S a newspaper man and a i9-year-old
daughter has now given up a business
position and finds delight in riding
about in the pres dents official car
when the Spartacans keep off the
street long enough TO make it safe.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
w. VA TO PAY NEIGHRon.

CHARLESTOWN, w. Va, April T.
the House Of Delegates of the West
Virginia Legislature yesterday after
noon passed the Virginia debt settle
ment bill by vote of sc to II. The
measure, which passed the Senate at the
regular session, provides that West Vir-
glnia pay si,tO0,0O0 in cash and si3,4OO,-
OOO IN i-2 per cent. bonds, less St0OO,-
700 In bonds to be held in the West Vir4
gina treasury against certain certif-
Gates Of Indebtedness which have been
lost and never have been delivered byi
Virginia.
The bills as passed by the House con-
tanned an amendment provid ng that a
sinking fund TO retire the bonds and.
pay the interest each year should be
made up from the general revenues OF
the state, otherwise unsppropriated, al,
direct tax to be laid If such revenues
are unavailable. The measure went
back to the Senate this afternoon for
consideration OF the House amendments
which 1t was expected would be ac-
cepted and the bill be repassed imme-
d.ately by the Senate. I.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
CANADIAN URGES
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

'Internatlonalism will be the watch
word Of all progressive minds in the
future and to bring this about, the
LEAGUE OF nations is absolutely neces-
sary." declared Captain Arthur Hunt
Chute. during his talk at the Chamber
% Commerce luncheon, Hotel dupont,
at noon today.
Captain Chute was member Of that
famous First Canadian Contingent
which helped TO stem the Huns ad-
vance toward seemed victory and IS
today one OF its few remaining officers.
Having served through the entire war,
Captain Chute's message was strong,
personal and vigorous.
Il am a soldier, not a polticianr' he
warmly commented at the start Of his
talk. For this reason, il for no other,
am out and out in favor Of the League
OF Nationsl / say that without any
qualifications.
IL have been a soldier and therefore
what say now should bear some
weight In the future disputes must
be settled judiciously instead Of man
| KIND getting down in a cockpit and
-af'lo W h-NlAo 04utlEuCES ike lNt
beasts.
The world has two choices. II has
the chance OF either accepting the
league Of nations, or falllng back on
the old medieval balance Of power.
Then you can have war TO your hearts
content. Which shall it be?
J u believe in the Monroe Doctrine but
America must forget its policy Of iso-
lation. History is coming to a cosmic
period when the greatest good for ali
OF mankind, all over the world. all the
! time. is what counts mostl The league
OF nations will bring this about"
Pro- to- Captain Chute's talk. William
B. Magear, who recently resigned from
the presidency OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. introduced his successor, A. D.
Warner, Jr Mr.. Warner stated the
aims To- wh'eh fho o~~0ei~t'c~ -'~-, 81
and among other things said that Il
was aDs0iuteiy aga.Is. al DO.sne,4AI-
minded persons or interests.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01

N. E. A. Special to The Evening Journal
BERLIN, Germany, April i-Presi-
dent Ebert OF Germany has a demo-
cratic family.
They have moved from the working
class quarter Of Berlin into the official
residence attached to the ministry Of
the inter or. But neither Mrs. Ebert
nor her children are anxious to change
to quarters any more palatlal than
these.
Il has been sugghested that they oc-
cupy the Bellevue castle II was put
TO a vote OF the family. altogether
too imposing" was the verdict,
In view Of the Spartacan activ"~-
and the consplouousness Of the Ca =
Velleyue. the verdict was a.hne one.
A visit to the presidential home
found Mrs. Ebert without a servant
and ready to do any Of the work OF
the household from carrying coal
from the cellar to cooking a family
meal.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
HAWkER EXPECTS
TO FLY THIS MONTH
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
ST. JOHNS. N. F., April i.-Pfot
lIawker, Of the sopwith airplane. with
Which an attempt VIII be made to fly
from New Foundland TO ireland. de-
clared today he expected to start not
later than April 10.
Both Hawker and his navigator are
reticent but they expires absolute con-
tldence in the success Of the venture.
They feel sure the Sopwith plane will
be the FIRST to fly across the Atlantic.
Tie machine was taken to the flying
field in sections and now awaits arri-
val Of mechanics, who are enroute here
and who were expected TO be on the
ground sometime before the pilot ar
rived They are aboard the steamship
Kyle. which has been iammed in the
ice two miles of Low Point, since
March q. There is no immediate indl-
cation Of the vessel being released un-
less the wind changes and this will de-
lay erection Of the alrplane consider
ably, but will not cause the start Of thu
fisht to be postponed later than April
TO- llawker insists.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
GERMAN CASH BACKS
NORTH AFRICA REVOLT 7

TANGIER, Morocco, April i-Spain at
Spanish zone OF Morocco be stamped
last seems to be yielded to allied
pressure that German intrigue in the
out.
Hence the recent encounter between
Spanish troops and followers of Raj
suH, the brigand.
There is little doubt that the warlike
activities throughout Northern Africa
are inspired by German agents seeking
Indirectly to influence the peace con-
gress TO hasty action through fear Of
more serious situations
Ant-French propaganda is in full
swing.
German agents who. 1t was promised
would be expelled, are living n Melina
Tetuan and Larache. They have been
operating unhlndered and have con-
veyed money to the rebel leaders
which has enabled them 10 continue
fighting.
Kassim Ben salah's forces in wazan
Evening journal., 1919-04-01

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE super
dreadnought Idaho. which is consider
ed the wo Ids largest and most power
ful battleship, Is scheduled TO leave IN,
wharf Of the New York Shipyard Cam
dsn. today. II viii proceed TO Leagu.
Island. and from there to New York
and after taking some additional ma
ehinery will leave on its maiden cruise
TO sea. The ship was placed in COM
mission on Mondsy Of last week, and
II now is in charge OF Captain Vogelge-
sang, who has a full crew on board.
The skipper is being assisted by Com
msnders r. S. Holmes, +. w. S. Dean
and c. A. Bonylllian.
The launching OF a tor7edoboat de-
stroyer at the New York Shlpyard
scheduled for tomorrow has been post
poned for one week There are ten de-
sNoyers still on the ways at the plant. |
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
Rv- the limited Press.

Blythe United Press.
PARIS, April i.-Dispsteh-nf an
American warship to Danzis appears
likely, it was learned from an author
ltatlvo source today. Stevedores went
on strike there March %, and IL is
known the American food mission is
deslrous that supplies be landed at that
port.
BY the United Press.
BERLIN, March 80 tDeiayed) The
Danzig question has become the most
important issue in Germany. The gov
ernment has taken the position that
serious trouble may result unless tile
Allies send General Haller's Polish
army to Warsaw by some other route
than Danzig. Antl-Polish demOnstrae
tions have occurred in Berlin, Weimar,
Breslau and Danzig.
The old threat OF Bolshevism is re-
iterated, many conservative. leaders de-
elaring that II the government gives
into the Allies a new radical uprising
may be precipitated.
The German armistice commission
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
TALK BETTERNENTS
In POSTAL SERVICE
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, April t.-Suggestions
for the betterment Of the postal service
were TO be offered this afternoon at
conference of postmasters and business
men from all over the country which
opened here this morning. A special
committee was appointed TO consider
the suggestions.
Postmaster General Burleston in wei
coming the conferees said the depart
ment welcomed all criticism. But sell
fsh criticism directed against policies
intended to benefit the public gener-
ally would receive no consideration, he
said.
More than 20 postmasters were well
coined to the conference by Colin self
postmaster at ST. Louis, and president
OF the National Postmasters Assocla
ti0n.
Postmaster English Of this city, Il
attending Tho conference.
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
GREATEST Battle
YET TO BE Fought
, Home Makers Must Make
~ This Fight. Mrs.
Feuling Says
TELLS NEED OF
FOOD OBSERVATION

"Our boys fought for humanity and
we must feed humanity" said Mrs.
Alice Dynes Feul.ng. noted food expert
and lecturer at the Current Events
Glass OF the New Century Club this
morning. The food now in the world
must feed the people Of the world un-
ill after the next harvest said The
speaker.
THE signing Of the armlstice d not
give us any more food; neither VIII
the signing OF peace increase the sup
ply The signing Of The armistice gave
US over 200 mill on more people to
feed. North America Is expected TO
provide GO per cent OF this food"
ITO provide this It is necessary"
said Mrs Feuling, that the American
housewife conserve more than ever
before.
I'VE are not asked TO go without,
but we are called upon to util ze the
food at hand; 10 conserve wisely and
avoid waste" SAID the speaker.
"Our boys have Beaten the Hun,
but the end is not yet. The greatest
battle OF war Is yet to be fought and
Il must be fought by the home maker.
Food is the most important thing in
the world today, and all housewives. i
know are willing to help In tbs great
battle"
Ms. Feullng addressed the members
Of TIC domestic science department. at
the Wilm ngton High School This
morning from Q to 10 o'clock. She
spoke on Food Conservation and what
TIE young women members 81 this
depei tmenl could do TO assist
She especially emphas zed savings in
wheat sugar and fats AVOID waste,
she said. and utilize all available food |
There Is enough FOR all with economy
but none TO waste.
As domestic science expert for Ar
mour & Co., Mrs. Feuling has lectured
al many women's clubs. colleges and
hlgh schools this year and has assist
ed American housewives In helping the
food administration in their homes.
Yesterday afternoon she addressed an
interesting group Of women at the VIII
ningtOn Gas Company's building, No.
,27 Ma ket street Members and friends
1f the Washington Heights Century
llub. Benefonte Civics Club, the Wo-
mans Club Of Gordon Heights and the
richardson Park Civics Club were pres
mt. Mrs. Feuling took as her subject,
The Changing Prices in Food At the
conclusion OF the meeting many ques-
lions OF household problems were ask
ed. Mrs. Feullng telling OF some good
recipes for bread. A few OF the guests
present told the speaker that on her
visit two years ago they p-oflted by
her suggestions and were glad that she
was again in this city.
Last evening she addressed the Busl-
ness Glass of the Y. w. C A. az the
club rooms. No. S3s Market street.
40 O'Clock today a large meeting
or all housewives Is scheduled In the
rill room Of the Hotel dupont. This
yening at s o'clock, Ms. Feuling will
ak TO the Mothers Club and their
'iends at the Peoples settlement.
While in this city, Mrs. Feuling has
zen the guest Of The Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1919-04-01
kAIsER's PHOTO APPEARS
IN MONTANA SCHOOLBOOKS.

HELENA Mont, April IA new ele-
mentary reader adopted by the state
textbook Comm ssion has appeared for
use N the public schools in Fort Ben
ton, Mont. with half tone pAofo-
sraph OF William Hohenzollern, II is
announced here copy OF the boos
vas sent to the State authorities Who
nase 49,. taken steps to prevent far. -.
oistrlout'on In Montana ~ I'VE
a. ne picture s entirely foreln %
ehe subject matter Of ths hoou osa si 70
nol appear In the samples. accor,,i',. az - y
the textbook comnilssion,erSso So0''uins y