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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
AMERICAN LEGION WILL PRE-
VENT GERMAN OPERA In GER
NAN TONGUE IN NEW YORK
CITY.


New York, Oct. 9.-Belieying that
he introduction of German opera in
he German tongue at this time is
tut a wedge to begin anew the pro-
uganda for Kultur which was check
ID during the war, the New York
county Organization OF the American
Legion has resolved to employ every
peaceful means TO break the proposed
schedule Of the Star Opera Company.
This company has announced its in
tention OF rendering a season OF Ger
man opera in the German language
at the Lexington Opera House this
winter.
The resolutions passed by the New
York County Executive Committee of
the American Legion are as follows:
whereas, certain citizens OF ques-
tionable patriotism are planning the
production of German opera in the
German language by German singers
in New York through the Star Opera
Company, and
Whereas, 1t is our belief that
propaganda for German Kultur will
be spread through all the under
ground channels which were employ
ed previous to the recent war is an
.ttempt to make Americans forget
THAT has happened In the last few
ears, be. 1t therefore
Resolved, that the New York Coun-
Organization Of the American Lee
lion hereby go on record as being
thoroughly opposed TO the production
OF German opera In the German lam
guage in this city during the coming
winter as incompatible with zone
Hundred Percent Americanism,' and
be II further
Resolved that this organization en-
ploy every peaceful means within
its power to prevent the production
OF Grman opera in the German Ian
guage in New York CITY"
A. Bruce BielaslSi, formerly head
Of the Department OF Justice lSecret
Service, Is back OF the Legion in
this movement with the declaration
that:
at was along these same lines that
the Germans worked before we en-
tered the war"
The fact that prominent musical
authorities in New York have de-
clared II possible to render Wagner
ian music in English without losing
any Of It's original beauty makes the
Legion authorities feel that their
lovement will meet with success.
II was announced in New York
hat Tristan and 'Lohengrin" were
eing sung in Italian at Rome and
4 English at London.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11

sion OF childish delight on the faces
OF the five prisoners.
At other times, they sit listlessly,
seemingly knowing little of what
they are there for and what the out
come of the trial means. and caring
less. The Negroes in the audience
lend the moral support OF sympa-
thetic attitude. A juror frowns. Judge
Zeman frowns and indicates court
room window TO be closed. The pro-
ceedings drags on and on and until
the hour Of adjournment.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
ATHENS.

Athens, Texas, Oct. 9.-Mr. and
Mrs. Douglass Miller late of Fort
Worth have moved to Athens. Rev.
Mcintyre came in on the Cotton Belt
on his way to Gum Creek. Miss
Louise Johnson spent a few days
with Miss Leila Lewis. Mrs. Sarah
CHATTER left for Dallas.
Mr. Henry Walker returned after
spending a few weeks in Fort Worth.
Miss Anna l.. Leake spent Saturday
in Kemp. Rev. Jackson preached at
the Baptist church Sunday night.
Rev. Sanders delivered an able SER
mon ON Sunday night.
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GAINESVILLE.

Gainesville, Texas, Ovt. 9.-Mr. Lu-
Their Pempleton spent Sunday in
Wichita Falls. Mrs. Susie Wilburne
spent Sunday in Denison. Miss Sadie
Blackmon, Mrs. o. F. Dixon and Mrs.
Patterson are on the sick list. Mr..
B. Tannahill of Sanger. was in the
city Sunday.
The young men of Gainesville have
organized what is known as the
Oh, Boy Club. The sole purpose of
which is to make it pleasant for
the young ladies.
Mrs. L. W. Woods has returned
home from Conroe, Texas.
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MAY PEARL.

May Pearl, Texas, Oct. 9.--We are
glad to greet the Express once more
Sister Leatha Williams is sick list
ed this week. Mr.. /. B. Pollard of
Waco, was in town Saturday shaking
hands with friends and attending to
school business. We all should be
glad to learn that our people de-
posted $4,000 on school lots on
Monday every one is looking for
ward to next Sunday, Oct. IL, as a
big day at Canaan, ordination and
dinner. Rev. P. H. Baker preached
a noble sermon on Sunday.
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SAN ANGELO.

San Angelo, Texas, Oct. 9.-On the
9th Of last month, Miss Nadine
Smith departed this life at her home
on w. Second street. She leaves
mother, sister, and two brothers and
host of friends ito mourn her loss.
She was laid to rest in the Fair
mount cemetery, Sunday. Sept. Goth.
Rev. ]. M. Johnson, officiated Mrs.
Lula Williams of Wichita Falls, is
in the city visiting her brother. Born
ed to Mr. and Mrs. Chance, a fine
boy.
Mr.. C. H. d. Fleming of Beaumont
was here last week on business.
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ALTO.

Alto, Texas, Oct. Sowing to the
bad weather, services were poorly
attended at the C. NJ. e. church Sun
day.
Mrs. I. w. Sparks of Terrell is
spending "a few weeks with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Eliza Bradley is home again
after spending eight weeks in jack
.sonville
Quite number are attending the
East Texas Association this week at
Tyler.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Bradley
girl.
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SHERMAN.

Sherman, Texas, Oct. 9.-Mr. M.
Huell and wife, expert piano tuner
is here domiciled at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Taylor.
Mr.. Will Brown and family have
moved to 313 North Branch.
Recently Mrs. Pearl Culberson
lost over $4,000 of her valuable
clothes at her. palatial residence, 419
e. Pecan. Some sneak thief max
ing the getaway.
Mr.. Vernon Kerr has gone to Fris-
co, his wife formerly, Miss Gussie
Lee Jones accompanying him part
of the way.
Rev. DR.. R. S. Stout, D. D., Ill.
D., General secretary Church Ex-
tension of c. NJ E. church occupied
the pulpit the morning of 9Th inst,
St. John c. M. E.. He goes from
here to Dallas and Princeton, Va,
while here guest of Rev. G. H. Bell
and family.
Rev. o. B. Hasker, the erudite pas
tor of New Hope Baptist church has
been called to pastorate at Nevada,
Texas
Mrs. Suda Mae Pierce now of
Wichita Falls is visiting relatives.
She and husband have two lucrative
jobs out there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Martin are re-
joicing over a fine IL pound girl
Elder p r. Woods of Holiness is
sojuorning in Tenn, and St. Louis,
Mo, he will arrive about 18th inst
Miss Melissa Gibson has accepted
a position as teacher of South Sher-
man school.
Miss Leola Wright, who has been
at the bed side of her sister, Mrs.
Joe Martin has returned to her home
in Sulphur Springs.
Misses Alamay Lewis. zella Mae
Cox, Odessa and Lavader Dorchester,
Marcellus Collins motored to Deni-
son, 20 ult., where they attended a
reception given at the palatial resi-
dence OF Prof. and Mrs. ]. H. Riddle
in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. Pratt,
the newly WEEDS.
Mrs. ]. w. Ward has recently re-
turned from a most delightful visit
in Los Angeles, Calf. Salt Lake
City, Utah, Denver Colo. She and
husband wnll make Los Angeles
their future home.
Mrs. Georgia Nicholson, the evan
gelist has returned from Ministerial
trip to Houston and other Southern
Texas points. Mrs. Nicholson is a
powerful pulpiteer.
Mr.. Tony Ellis, died recently
in Honey Grove of heart failure
where he had gone to pick cotton.
Remains were shipped here accom-
panied by family. Funeral attended
by Rev. Boggers. Prof. N. s. Everett
had charge.
Quite number of elites of the
city attended the grand nuptial of
Mr.. Delaney Floyd of this city to
Miss Onita Clayborn of Denison on
the night Of End inst. Both parties
are prominent and popular society
young people. They are at home,
$50 Music street.
Mr.. A. H. Evans, who attended
the funeral of Judge Gordon, B.
Russell in Tyler, his old home, the
u. s. Judge of this District returned
in handsome motor car with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. b. King, who were en- route
to Fort Worth on visit.
Mrs. jamie Jackson, now of Ard
more, visited relatives.
Mr.. Knox Chinn is sojourning in
Dominion of Canada.
Fire on the 4th inst completely
destroyed THE residence and House
houd goods of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Wright on 528 East ,Brockett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Henderson, Mrs.
Dollie Oneal and Mrs. Ida Hartman
of Bonham have returned from the
funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr.
Will Burns Of Denison. who died
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
WICHITA FALLS.

Wichita Fallas, Texas. Oct. o. DR..
N. H. Comans, Dentist is now locat-
ed in his new office, 207 Park street.
DR.. d. w. King was in Fort Worth,
Monday on business. Mr.. Luther
Pempleton Of Gainesville. Texas, was
in this city Sunday, Oct. 5th and
was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. W.
King.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
SOME TOWNS IN TEXAS
WE COVER THE STATE LIKE A BLANKET

Saturday for Racer, Texas. Mrs.
Roberda Johnson has returned from
Chicago. Mr.. Josh Lytles, a Colored
farmer, near here has refused $3.50
per acre for his farm.
Read the Dallas Express every
Saturday and keep up with the news.
C. M. e. Church.
The pastor has returned from a
ten days vacation and has been the
winding up of this Conference years
work. The rally closed ON the fourth
Sunday with the results as follows:
The True Blue and Sky Scraper clubs
(combined). Mrs. Belle Lyon and w.
B. Binkley, Captains, $333.20.
The Mayflower club, Mrs. Mamie
Robinson and o. l.. Banks, Captains,
$4,000 Sunday school $3.50; Mis-
cellaneous $500; total s533.1O. Spec
ial service next Sunday morning,
Peace" will be the subject at the
morning hour, cordial welcome.
Rev. Louis SmitB Pastor.
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c. M. E. Church.
JACKSBORO.

Jacksboro, Texas, Oct. 9.-No SER
vice Sunday on account of rain. Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Weaver are from
Oklahoma, visiting Mrs. Bonner.
Mr.. Frank Boley left Saturday for
Fort Worth. Miss Ada Hembra left
for Aleda, Texas, to see about school
work.
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MCKINNEY.

Mckinney. Texas, Oct. 9-Services
were good at the different churches
Sunday. The holy ghost church car
ries large crowd every Sunday
night. Miss Martha Steward was
united in marriage to Mr.. Moody
Johnson, 1924 e. 10th. Oak Cliff,
Dallas. Mr.. Ellie Nores and son
Mack and Mr.. Jimmie Lockhart, left
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327.1OO MEN OUT UNION LEADER
CLAIMS.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 9.-Secretary
William z. Foster of the Steel Work.
ers' National Committee this after
noon said that, according to his re-
ports. S27.1OO men are participating
in the strike.
Foster announced last night 1884,
900 men had struck the first day.
Figures given out by Foster are as
foI
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
PLANO.

Plano, Texas, Oct. 9.-Rev. W. J.
Ingram was ill last Sunday and Rev.
Smith of Mckinney filled the stand
for him.
Mr.. Chinn made flying trip to
Dallas Sunday.
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Chicago, ILL.,. Oct. 9.-The mills Of
four courtrooms In the Criminal
Court Building Judges Pam, Sab
ath, Zeman and Hebel-grind daily
through the mass Of cases OF murder,
attempted murder, arson and COM
monplace assault and battery arising
from the recent race riots. To date
the percentage of acQuittals far out
weighs the convictions, although this
may be reversed as the prosecutions
end.
Take case before Judge Zeman
as typical. Dusky citizens from the
Chicago black belt predominant In the
courtroom audiences. The women are
redolent OF cheap perfume. The men
as a rule are poorly clad. Both sexes
display naive, amused interest in
Judicial proceedings.
There are FIVE defendants. They
almost hidden from the court
I'm idlers by the backs Of the
phantine baliffs. Emma Jackson,
OF the defendants, wears broad
brimmed hat with equally rosette
wings; Kate Elder is less conspicu-
ously and more neatly dressed; Clar-
ence Jones sits with the top Of his
vest, his once white shirt sleeves and
his head showing beyond the chair
In which he slouches; Edward Rob-
inson ID in blue Overalls and shirt
OF uncertain age, and the other is
John ("Humpy'') Webb.
"Hump" Odd Specimen.
Dickens would have seized on
'Humpy" with delight for one OF his
characters. A sallow complexion that
hints of illness; large lack-luster
eyes, which stare out OF sunkets;
unshaven, unkempt. with the defor-
nifty which has earned him his nick
name among his associates rising
under a solled khaki shirt to add to
bis gr0tesque appearance.
The attorneys for the defense are
Robert E. Cantwell and two Negro
lawyers Arthur H. and James N.
Sinms; for the prosecution, Assist
tant States Attorney Walter Stan
ton. The witness on the stand Is
George s. Hudson, 6051 Drexel ave-
nue., court reporter ID the States
Attorneys office.
His evidence was introduced after
legal fight. Cantwell Is cross-ex-
Mining him. AS question after
lestion is asked, one thing becomes
parent.
The principal attorney for the de-
nse. the Simms bros. are content TO
main silent partners at this stage
OF the trials more Interested in the
effect Of his actions upon the Jury
than upon the witness.
At times he glances at Hudson for
perhaps tina first three words of his
sentence. but usually he is searching.
searching, searching for something
among the jury.
Plays to the Jurors.
A little olive-skinned man with
curly hair. the deep-set eyes and the
indecisive chin Of the nervous dream
err, leans forward in his chair. Can't
wells gaze holds his as II In vise
The attorney for the defense has
found one Of the types he was look
ing for. Another juror white-haired.
listless, with tendency toward
anaemia, molstens his lips nervous
". From now on. II is evident that
much of the legal arguments for the
prisoners viii be directed at these
two
There are objections and heated
arguments. Judge Zeman listens to
them with a nervous irritabliity. Oc-
OCCASIONALLY the disputes are spec
tacnlar enough to rouse an express
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A Correction.

The warning published in last
weeks edition was not contributed
by Mrs. s. M. Brown, but by E. 5.
Jones. Mrs. Brown only sent the
matter for publication.
Mrs. S. M. Brown.
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Ranger. Texas. Oct. 9.--Fire loss
in Ranger, in the last four weeks
has been only $S, according to Fire
Chief Ed Smith. He claims this is
the record for the state, despite the
fact that Ranger is surrounded by
oil and gas wells and there are many
wooden structures here.
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Waxahachie, Texas, Oct. 9.-The
city public schools opened this COM
inc, with an enrolment Of 1881.
Thls Is 300 more than any previous
opening day.
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Chicago INCLUDING Gary. South
Chicago, Indiana Harbor,
East Chicago, Hammand,
Evanston, Waukegan, Milwau-
kee, Sterling. DeKalb, Joliet
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
PEACE REPRESENTATIVES, HAVE
 BEEN NAMED BY GERMANY; FEW
 MATTERS YET TO BE ADJUSTED

BERLIN, March 26.-(H)-The government today announced the personnel of the commission that would rep Germany the peace conference The minister ot representation will be General Hamersen, who is the president of the armisce commission Others acting tor the government will be Lieutenant Colonel Aylander, of the Bavaran general staff Major Boeck former general staff officer Major Poecher of the Saxon gen. eral sta and Captain Geyer of Guttenburg These will be endowed with plenipotentary towers.
 WILL STICK CLOSE TO PROGRAM.
 PARIS, March 2o-(Peonann Bernstorff for nr ambassador the United States from Germany, stated today that Germany determined to stick close to the program outlined by President Wilson in the making oi peace He said that the aristice signed after all of the belgerents had accepted the program.
 NO PEACE MEANS BOI. .SHEVISM
 Non Bcrnstor further stated that if Germany signed peacepact Boshevism would gain tremendous foohod j.: Germany and gain immensely turnout middle Europe He hoped that the league of nations would be formed and that 1t would make common cause against Bolshevism
 WILL CLEAR UP A FEW ENDS.
 PARIS, March 2o.-QP--A conference of than usual importance took place today the home of President Wilson, which has been termed the Paris White House. " Present at the conference President Wilson, Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau and Premier Orlando The object of the conference clear up of the great questions which have been dragging and which obstructed e completion of the peace treaty Differences of opinion expressed by all present with great frankness throughout the meeting. The matter of German repara- vailed turnout the meeting The of German repara on which has been bone of dscord among the members of the supreme council also prot up The Hungarian upheaval discussed also.
 ITALY MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT.
 PARIS, March 26-( (49-The Italian peace delegation that their government has ended the military and commercial blockade which it has maintained the tine right to search all merchantmen until the signing of the peace treaty
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
WICKERSHAM VIRTUALLY DEMANDS
 RESIGNATION OF LANE; MAKES
 CHARGES TOTAL INCOMPETENCE

SEATTLE March 26-(P)-The Washington special correspondent of the PosInegencer wires his that James Wckersam present delegate from Alaska, has sent Secretary of the Interior Franklin K Lane vounous let ter in which he virtually demands that the secretary with draw from the management of the Alaska railroad.
 DECLARES ADMINISTRATION A FAILURE.
 Wickersam in his letter declared that the adminsra- tion of Lane in Alaska railroad matters was distinct ailure alleging that it SO by his personal nicom- petence and allowing petty political partisansp to nf ence his decisions the personnel o the commission which had control of the undertaking
 SEVERAL CHARGES MADE.
 The delegate mad eseveral charges against the secre- tary regarding his treatment of the north Among them were the waste and misuse of the funds appropriated tor the construction of the road the evng of unjust rates to the public over the completed portions of the line that were being used commercially He also charged the secretary being in with the Guggentem following ill that he assisted them in imposing unreasonable charges against the Alaska shippers Many other allegations made along like lnes
 MAKES ATTACK ON RIGGS.
 IT. his letter the secretary he made reference to Thomas Riggs, IT,. member of the commission at one ne Wickersham stated that Riggs no railroad man M that. he appointed the commission handling the affairs of the road of political and social reasons
 PRINTS LETTER IN SEATTLE PAPER.
 SEATTLE March 26-(P)-T1e first nstalment of e letter puported have been sent by James Wlckersham o Secretary Lane was printed in this mornings issue of the PostInegencer This portion of the letter filled four columns of space.
 RIDICULOUS NENANA CONSTRUCTION
 Or: of the most interesting portions of the letter pub shed is the ridcue Wckersham throws at the consruc- to vor, accomplished under the administration of Riggs a. Nenana He states that elaborate terminals peted and that only three miles of main line track tua built and that part of this had to be abandoned on account of the hoods which inundated the tracks This, e states is the result of four years work Turnout the Wckersham appears to be at outs with the entire railroad administration and the secretary.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
PRISONERS IN GERMAN CAMPS
 RECEIVE FOOD

COBLENZ. March 25.-P)-Eighty car loads of food destined for the use of the Russian prisoners in the German military prison camps ar rived here today for distribution The food supplies will be distribut. ed under the supervision of ex- perts of the American supply staff.
 To place all of the district from the Belgian border to the Rhine riv; CT under American control. which includes the distribution of supplies, the allied council of occupation has decided that better results would be obtained if the entire jurisdiction would be placed under one head To this effect it was announced that Luxemburg, which Is at the present time policed by French troops. would be under control of the American forces after April first. The Third American army of occupation will be assigned to this district
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
MOVEMENT OF
 TROOPS IS NOW
 MUCH HEAVIER

NEW YORK. March 25.--R)-The troop movements from overseas is becoming much heavier than for merly, the arrival of more trans ports and ships of war bearing re- turning soldiers being noted.r
 Monday the cruisers North Caro- lima and Montana and the steamers Matsoni and Antigone arrived with ten thousand American troops. twen' ty-four hundred being either conva' lescing from wounds or sickness.
 e1st IS DUE IN MAY.
 WASHINGTON. March 25.-R- The war department was today no tified that additional units of the 10th aud 91st divisions were due in America within a short time. The steamer Siboney left France today and should be due in New Yorl about April third. The steamer Ken tuckian, which is due in port the same day as the Siboney, has or board the troops of the 91st division
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
WICKERSHAM
 MAKING STILL
 MORE CHARGES

SEATTLE. March 27.--(R3-Thil mornings issue of the Post-Iutelli gencer contained the second install ment of James Wickersham's article attacking Secretary Lane and the ad ministration of the Alaska railroad
 In this installment he charges tha, the Yukon and Tanana river steam boat companies formed a combine against the government railroad a month after congress approved the act for it's construction. He states that the combination Of the steam boat operators created a monopoly which resulted in an extortion policy in transportation rates.
 Wickersham also arraisued the ad ministration for proAteering against the shippers. saying that the mono poly was a crime against the devel opment of Alaska and that according to his figures the people of the in terior are paying twelve dollars a ton more for the hauling of their freight than is absolutely necessary
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
OFFICIALS ARE
 AT HOME AGAIN

WASHINGTON. March 26.-R- Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and General Peyton c. March re turned to this city today after mak ing ap extensive tour of the middle and Western states on an inspection of the various cantonments.
 Every cantonment and military camp west of the Mississippi was visited. The navy yards at Mare Island and Bremerton were also visit ed. The two officials attended . de mobilization at Camp Lewis. Wash ington. They expressed themselves pleased with the results of thei, visit and state that they received more and better information from the trip than could be contained in world of reports.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-31
NEW REPUBLIC
 IS PROCLAIMED
 BY BESSARABIA

LONDON. March 27.--(P}-Late adviccs from the southwest part of Russia indicate that the provinces in that section are becoming i'm. bued with the idea of a separate government. Bessarabia. which bord. CTS on Rumania. has declared itself republic.
 Immediately following the an. nouncement of the new form of gov. ernment the Bessarabian army was ordered to advance against Ru manias forces on the border line. In the engagement following the Ru' manians were pressed back with some losses. The action of the new republic is believed to have been actuated by the claims which Ru mania has put forth that Bessar' abia belongs to her. This claim was made 8 short time after the collapse of the Russian government and Ru. manian troops were sent to occupy portions of the claimed territory.
 Students of the political situation are inclined to believe that the situ. ation has been engineered by agents of the Bolsheviki, who are desirous of embroiling this province in the struggle.