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New-York tribune., 1920-10-09
The Stage Door

Fred Stones largest Broadway au-
Thoater last night. He often has
played to capacity audiences at the
Globe before in "Chin Chin" and
Jack O. LANTERN" but the rearranging
of the theater b. Charles Dillingham;
with additional seatin~ space makes it
possible for "Tin Top" to establish a
new high attendance record for the
star.
cover the Hill to the Poorhouse," a
motion picture now being shown at the
Astor Theater. Will be moved to the
Nora Bayes Theatcr Monday night.
"Don't Tell now playing at the Nora
Bayes, will close tonight.
4 private showing Of "The Outrage
ous Mrs. Palmer" will be made at the
59th Street Theater Tomorrow night.
The comedy with Mary Young win
open there Tuesday night.
Nancy Lee, who has been appearing
in motion pictures, will appear in "The
nauntless Three" in which Robert
Warwick will star under the direction
Of the Shuberts.
Helen Nolcott, appearing in "The
Guest of Honor" has been placed un-
der a three-ye contract by the Shu-
berts.
"Hitchy-Koo 1920" in which Ray
mond Hitchcock will present Julia San
derson, G. P. Huntley Charles Withers
and himself, Will open at the New Am
sterdam Theater on Tuesday, October
10.
The regular Thursday matinee of
Little Miss Charity" at the Belmont
Theater Will be omitted in favor Of
a special matinee on Tuesday, Colum-
bus Day.
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Ovarworlzed y ascEman Sets
Fire 10 Plant; Loss, S2OO,OOO

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. S.-Too much
work as night watchman and refusal of
the company to give him an assistant
resulted in Rufus Morgan starting two
fires at the Talge Mahogany Company
plant on the night of October 4, ac-
cording to a confession which police
say they obtained from the man 20
day The plant was destroyed by the
fires TIE loss being $500 900
New-York tribune., 1920-10-09

EDMONTON, Alb, Oct. s.-Three
United States army airplanes, on their
way from Nome, Alaska, to Mineola, N.
Y, left Prince George, h. c., for
Edmonton at 9:15 this morning
According to word received here.
they passed over Jasper, b. c., at
1870 o'clock and later landed at
Henry House for fuel.
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Declaring that vital public ;,.o.

DeVIH11Hg tHAJ VITAL public inter
ests required the early as possible con.
sideration Of the question involvedp >
Mr.. Mccartney filed { petition for +,
writ Of certiorari asking that the ea,e
be taken from the District Of Columbi.
Court Of Appeals. whore it is pending
The case reached the Court of An.
peals from the District Supreme Cour.
which last July dismissed Mccartney
petition for mandamus to compel secre.
tary Colby to promulgate the reso-
luton.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-09
Or. Copeland Aryanges
For Cool Relief inp City
Healsl, Bureau 70 Insure Sup
ply }cr Landlords; 10000
Mirrors Go Racis ID Work

DR.. Royal S. Copeland, Health Com
missioner, who is investigating the coal
situation in this city, yesterday con-
ferred with the executive committee
and several members of the Coal Mer-
chants Association at the o 1Bce Of Ar
thur Rice. III 80 MeSt Straot Af,ar
New-York tribune., 1920-10-09
70 Per Cent Raise in Express
Rates Is Granted by the State

ALBANY, Oct. 8. -- The American
Railway Express Company to-day was
granted authority to file on three days
notice, effective October 13, new local
and joint tariffs applying on various
commodities for within the state ship
ment, increasing the present rates by
26 per cent. Milk, cream and other ar
ticles taking tho same rates were ex-
ceDted
New-York tribune., 1920-10-09
Peace Plea Fight Pressed
Effort to Compel PRONUNCIATION
Of Resolution in Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-Harry s.
Mccartney. Chicago attorney. carried to
the Supreme Court to-day his efforts
to compel Secretary Colby to promul-
gate the joint peace resolution passed
by Congress last May and vetoed by the
President.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-13

Sinterrogated by Principal w. o.
Bundy of the Fort Worth High
School Many remarks were made
favoring the standardizing of the
high schools for Colored people DR..
Osborne. Pres, Of the Prairie View
Industrial College gave his views
touching this important subject, fol-
lowed by DR.. Davage Of the Samuel
Huston College Principal C. f. Carr,
of the Dallas Colored High School
also was active in the conference.
A motion prevailed to appoint a
committee consisting of the leading
high schools Of the state and of the
various small high schools of the
state and Of the colleges of the
state to advise and work out plan
to be presented to the State Depart
ment Of Education at Austin. Super
visor Mars and L. W. Rodgers viii
appoint the committee and advise
them Of the duty assigned to them.
The names win appear in next weeks
issue Of the Dallas Express.
II. s. Thompson. the one man who
raised the high school Of Dallas from
the eleventh grade to the twelfth.
was silent listner and took an
interest in the conference while r. -.
Marshall OF the Pacific avenue
school, Prof. J. T. Fox. the head Of
the history department of the Col
ored High School, Prof. Wilson, the
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san ANGELO.

San Angelo, Texas, March IL
Phe members of the M. e. church
went over the top last week when
they raised five hundred dollars
at a rally of which Rev. E. l..
Jackson, is p. G. Rev. H. A. Young
has been assigned, P. c., of the
A. M. e. church. Rev. Young is
well known in the city, having
pastored this church Is years ago.
Mrs. l. M. Chance has returned to
the city after being absent for
more than year. Rev. e. L..
Jackson, left last week for Okla
homa, tpe first board of the Sun
set association, closed on the End
inst, they raised one hundred and
six dollars. Rev. H. v. Curtis,
the association will meet
this year at Abilene. Mr.. Chas.
Rotan has purchased the home of
e. Gates, on the Third st. Rev.
]. Il. A. Barnes has purchased five
Studebaker. Rev. Broom
of Sweet Water has been called as
p. c., of the New Hope Baptist
Rev. Heron, the Evan
gelist of the progressive association
left last week for Fort Worth, and
other places of the district.
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head dean. of the mathematical de-
partment, also lent their presence
to encourage the conference work
Of standardization of the Negro high
schools of Texas.
IN w. Harllee. the reporter was
also former principal of the Col
ored High School of Dallas and had
some little part in its formation and
curriculum
The>meeting was presided over by
Supervisor l.. w. Rodgers of the
Rural schools of Texas for Colored
people and s. M. r. Marrs, Super
visor of the High Schools Of Texas
also presided.
From the present indications, we
may expect much good along the
line for the Colored schools of our
state for Colored children. The
State Department is looking for bet
ter qualified teachers. and teachers
who are better paid This can be
brought about by honest and up
right and efficient work Of the teach
ers themselves.
On motion the conference adjourn
ed; after which Principal c. f. Carr
invited the Colored- delegates to a
SYMPTOMS repast at his residence,
3025 State street. where all were fed
and Toasted to the good things that
made them merry.
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ST. JAMES BAPTIST NOTES.

March Sunday School open
ed at the usual hour. A good
number Of visitors on hand review
ed by Bro. Johnson, total present
115 total collection $17.16. w. M.
Taylor, Supt. The pastor preached
morning and night. During his dis
closure he explained the difference
between fiction and real love. The
Lords supper was administered at
$3.50 D. M. B. " P. U. at $50
DR.. A. L. Taylor, president. Program
arranged for Easter. Total access
sions for the day s, total collection
s210.77.
st. James organized Band Off
GERS as following: p. ]. Samuels,
president; Harris Jones, vice;
Hughes Tolton, secretary; Mrs. Ida
johnson. treasurer; J. r. Burney.
assistant secretary. Buriel John
son, chairman; B. d. Of r.; Prof.
Phil r. Register, instructor. Meet
every Friday night.
DR.. J. H. VIM, pastor
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MARSHALL.

Marshall, Texas, March 11.-Mr.
John Fisher, an old citizen of Mar
shall, died at his home after a
long illness. Old age was the prob
able cause He was about 100
years old, his funeral was attended
from the A. M. E, church. Mr..
Harry Smith, most prosperous and
well to do citizen died at his home,
three miles from Marshall, a mem
her of Ebenezer BAPTIST church. a
member of the Masons, buried with
their honors, laid to. rest in the
Ebeneza cemetery. Rev. r. A.
Granger, attending. He leaves 2
to survive him, a host of
friends to mourn his lost. The
preachers instruction preacher
school at Wiley University for M.
E. Methodist preachers are meet
ing with great success. Many able
ministers present. The remains of
Petty Smith were not shipped to
Marshall, but sent to Kentucky for
tnterment. He was a member of
the-Masons, Elks and the Musicians
Union.
Mr.. Caleb Smith, his father left
for the funeral Mr., Banks, R.
Jones, Robt. Mukes, are on the
sick list.
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mJs leaBeIsuessIdsl slIqMlosIA1sd
9qL unsuv 10 uopponpHs 10 lusm
llnded elsls eqa 10 slusunapdsp
white Representative was the Super
visor S. NJ r. Marrs. OF the High
School Department Of Education.
working with seven assistant super.
Fisofs With ONCE al Austin whose
duty is 70 standardize the high
schools OF Texas. and before the
administration OF Miss BIanton, this
had no reference to Negro high
schools. But all things come 10 him
who SO after them.
Supervisor l. W. Rodgers opeped
the conference by stating its object
In a brief statement That the pur-
pose Of the conference was discussed
In heart to heart talk or round
table talk and to seek information
Of standardIzing the Negro high
schools Of Texas Said he. There
are three classes OF Negro high
schools IN this state and there may
be more II you take time to reckon
them. Some graduating their pupils
IL the second year. or tenth grade.
some IN the third year. or eleventh
Grade, while few. n some Of the
more popul0us cities. graduate them
IN the fourth year. or twelfth grade,
and some n the eighth or ninth
grades 10 the smaller Villages, and
now the purpose Is 70 standardlze
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Y. w. G. A. NOTES.

MISS Harriet Wilde. physical di-
rector of the Central Association Of
the Y W. c. A., New York City,
was a pleasant caller at our
branch last week. Miss Wilde was
very pleased with our gymnasium
apparatus and predicts much sue
cess for our gym" and health
center. All desiring to enter same
class will call Miss Ellie NJ. Ro-
quemore, the branch secretary and
physical director at Lamar 2516
Lamar 2516. Free flower seed is
to any one desiring to cultivate
flowers and have beautiful yards
and lawns. Come and get your
share. The sewing class is the re-
cipient of another table. Mrs. s.
Fl. Patterson donated S1.00 on and
hauling of same. Mrs. j. H. Reed
entertained a bevy of her friends
at the "Y" Tuesday night. The par
ty was a very unique affair and
was planned for a surprise to her
husband on his birthday. He was
greeted at the door at . o'clock
when he called to take his wife
home by loud ven from all of the
guests. The startled guest of hon
or" was then hustled" into grand
march, after which followed a Sc
rfes of musical, singing and quiet
games. A menu in Pastel Shades
was served. Mrs. Cordella Winn
of New York City (National Field
Worker Cities, addressed a full
house of representative women at
the Y. w. C. A. during the reg
ular Vesper hour Sunday evening.
Expressions from the women and
girls, the singing of vocal solos and
an instrumental selections were also
features of the evening. The Girl
Reserves, under the direction of the
Girls Worker, Miss Doris Wooten
and the corp advisors are planning
to soon bring before the public,
the little play, Every Girl. n
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NOTES OF PANTHER CITY X.
on 7. BRASS BAND.

Fort Worth. Texas, March ILL.,
The Panther City X. OF P. Brass
Band enjoyed a splendid rehearsal
Sunday evening under the leader
ship Of Prof King H0Iston, after
rehearsal. business session with
president w b. Donifer, presiding
The band with membership OF
y members, all members OF the
order Of X Of p, In financial stand
ing are open for any and all oc-
casions Have just received all the
latest music In store
The p. c.. X. Of p. band. only
years enjoys the distinction Of
being one OF the best bands n
the state with good financial tands-
Ing.
0ficers: W. b. Donifer presI-
dent; i White. vice-president; A.
Wright. secretary: VIM. Bryant, as-
sisfant secretary: Frank Jones.
treasurer; Prof. King Holston, lead
er; Lee Hudson, manager; Phil r.
Register. assistant manager.
The X. Of p. Annual Thanksgiv-
ng service will hold al Allen Chapel
A. Nj II. church Sunday, March 28.
The X. of r. band and Jewell Co
No. s, .. r. X OF r. Will head the
line OF march from Clifton hall on
9th street 10 the church. Music by
Mt Gilead Baptist church Junior
choir and K. of r. band,
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Morning Chapel Q. NJ. Il. Church,
srd and crump Street.
Rev. NJ. II. Spencer. b. D. PASTOR

Rev NJ. H. Spencer. D. D. Pastor
The inclement weather did not
have any ecect on the loyal member
ship Sunday morning and night.
Supt. Langston was at his post
promptly at $3.50 with Sunday
school, The slogan OF the Sunday
school is $4,000 for education.
DR.. Spencer and delegates re-
turned from the Ministerial Council
at Pilot Point. all smiles over the
report Of Morning Chapel. The
pastor preached powerful sermon
in the morning service. President
John Dooley Of the Laymen's move-
ment made a great report at the
Council. In the rally by the mems
movement can be heard GROWING
about their first effort. President
Emory G. Smith blew the trumpet
in the great Epworth League cut
glass rally Sunday evening. The
Epworth League was blessed with
two great characters Sunday even
ing, Mrs. Hill. National secretary
OF the Y. w. G. A. of the New York
and Miss Rockmore. secretary Of
the city Branch. both left the Leag-
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BRANCH Y. M. @. A..
ACTIVITIES.

Monday March list, was the be-
ginning Of the drive for membership
In the X M. G. A. One thousand
m6mbors by March 18th Is the
goal set. The General secretary,
feels that while some progress has
been made toward the achievement
of the goal. while the captains,
workers and the public in general
have manifested good spirit the
results obtained are surely not com
mensurate with the worthiness Of
the cause or the general attitude
of the people Of Fort Worth. On
Sunday, March 14th. The drive
will be concluded A great mass
meeting will be held on the above
date in Rev Winn's church at 1880
p. m. The women and girls OF the
Y. M G. A. are also endeavoring
to secure a large increase In mem
Dership on this Sunday. Men and
women, boys and girls are striv-
ing TO out do each other In rails
ing memberships for their respect
i've associations Miss RoquemOre
and Miss Whooten, general secre-
taries and Girls work secretary
respectively, are working hard with
the girls for singing contest to
be held on that Sunday. Miss Ro-
quemore Is particularly anxious
that every woman in Fort Worth
be on hand and lend support to the
X. w. G. A. movement. The Gem
eral secretary OF the Y. w. @. A.
Is looking for men to be men on
hand
Each school viii have special sec
hand and lend support to the ".
Secretary OF the Y. w G. A. is
looking for men on this occasion
Each school will have special sec
tion Of the church. Watch the BAN.
ners to tell where TO go. Every boy
Is expected to be on hand ready to
sing against the girls.
II you want to find the boys Of
Fort Worth after $3.50 D. M, 90 to
Douglas Park. They will be there
playing basket ball, yolley ball, base
ball, jumping, running and boxing.
Douglas park is TO become the CEN
ter OF athletic and social activities
for Fort Worth
A monster athletic meet is plann-
ed for April 21st. Prizes for the
school winning the most points.
Gold, silver and bronze prizes for
individual winners. Come out and
see how a real A. A, U. meet 10
held Watch these pages for full
Vocational trades free to ex-ser-
vice men. Courses in auto-mechan-
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ing workers as Supt Hurst and sec
rotary Ira G. Butler carry away all
banner. Just watch them as they
60 up. Sunday marks d new epoch
in our local Sunday school work.
Pastor Prince and Supt. Davis sue
ceeded In getting graded literature
for CD three departments OF our
school as beginners primary and
juniors which put us in class "A,
as front line Sunday school at
tendance for the day 1877, collection
S26.52.
At eleven o'clock, pastor Prince
filled the routine and preached a
glorious sermon from The subject
Christian Love, one that will live
long In the hearts Of all who heard
/ It, He spoke as one having auth
ority and was convincing in his
argument to one and all alike, we
all are well aware of the fact that
DR.. Prince breaches on compromis-
ing gospel, but shoot the gun and
LET the shell fall and leave the out
come TO God.
AT $3.50 an appreciatiye audience
assembled and the Lords supper
was administered the holy spirit was
manifested at this service as the
man OF God proceeded to read and
explain the (14) chapter of st.
Mark, at the close of this service
the members remembered Sister
Bertha Ward, one Of our faithful
soldiers who has on account Of her
health been absent from our midst
for some time our remembrance was
($S.58) which we hope will bring
much Joy TO her thus we, pray.
4:36 D. M, President Butler was
on the scene and on account Of
the pass fame of our work we had
an over flowing crowd and by APP
pointment Brother Luke Edmond
held us spell bound with a well
prepared Bible lesson from this sub
ject Gods Precious Promise. The
spirit of wider brotherhood is
prevailing and the president Is look
ing with patience to the hour when
the hall upstairs will not hold his
people, the pastor spoke encourag-
ing words to us at the close of the
session which we all delighted to
hear
The B. Y. P. u, forces never
lag in their effect to put il over
the top and as usual a wholesome
was rendered. Drill Mas
ter G. T. Willis is moving spirit
and the work Of drilling Christian
In the use of the Bible is having
telling effects, come out and see
him, as he puts 1t over. President
Newman Is all smiles over the work
of his, union and is serving notice
to all to meet him in Dallas in Aug.
and see real union at work, nuf
sedl
On account OF the cold and dis
agreeable weather our congregation
was not as large as that Of the
service but faithful few
and receive message of truth
from the blessed old book and we
close the days service with a con-
seriousness that we had had done
our best under the circumstances
with total collection Of $4,000.
Miss Bertha Hathman, Reporter.
DR.. S. r. Prince, pastor.
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MT. PrsGAH.

In spite Of the cold and chilly
winds that greeted all who attempt
ed 10 find their way into some
house Of worship; where they could
have a hand in the days work in
the interest Of the kingdom. many
both old and young was on hand
and the day was spent in Chris
tian worship at Mt. Pisgah Bap-
fist church
AT the usual hour with such
thrilling music that would champ
ion all mankind. Supt. M. A. Hurst
was al the desk and all was recelv-
ing orders and every Department
was found in their respective places,
with full corp Of teachers. In
tereat and enthusiasm was again
prevailing but when the gong sound
ed the grand old adult department
under the leadership OF such untrue
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BLOSSOM NEWS.

Blossom, Texas, March 11.-Sun-
day school was very poorly attend
ed Sunday on the account of bad
weather. Miss Vera Thomas, aged
Is, died Saturday evening about
4:30 O'clock. She was. a member
of the c. M. E. church and the
Daughters of Tabor Rev. VIM
Lawson officiated. She leaves a
father, three sisters and FIVE broth
ers and host of friends to mourn
her lost.
Mrs. Side Minter, Mrs. jamie Ste
phens and Mrs. Lulu Lockett are
confined to their beds with the in
fluenza.
The following are regular read
ers of the Express: Ed Minter, Hen
ry Minter, Henry Lockett, Rev. M.
L. Lewis and Miss HALLE O. Gray.
If you want to keep posted read
the Express. The reporter spent
an enjoyable time in the country
Saturday and Sunday. :
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MT. GILEAD JUNIOR CHOIR
NOTES.

The Mt. Gilead Junior choir
celebrated their first anniversary.
During the period of one year I'M
der the efficient leadership Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. H. Collins. they have
33 members, own four hundred
thirty-two song books. Some Of
the highest grade anthems. They
receive 25 anthems monthly which
give them new songs at all times.
The choir is composed mostly Of
young people. their motto is trying
to win souls for Christ through
songs. You can always find the
members with their leaders in their
places OF worship, regardless OF
The Junior choir has
been chosen TO sing for the X. of
P's and Courts OF Calanthians am
nual sermon. Sunday, March the
2S, 1920. at the A. NJ. e. church,
corner First and Elm street.
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PoCATELLo.

Pocatello, Idaho, March 11.-Sun-
day was high day atsAllen Chapel
A. M. e. church. Had good SER
vice at the morning worship, the
pastor was at his best and preach
ed a wonderful sermon, Sunday af-
teTnoon at $3.50 p. M, the Sunday
School convened with a goodly num-
Der OUT Will say that we have
one Of the best wide-a-wake Sun
day schools going, if you don't
believe it, Just come and see.
Sunday night, the Woman's Mite
Missionary Society rendered the pro-
gram, which was very interesting
program, many good things were
brought out in showing the good the
society was accomplishing. Mrs
Mimic and Mrs. Albert brought out
some beautiful Illustration on how
we might<be real workers for God
and his cause. Also the, pastor
gave some beautiful thoughts on
Woman's work in the church as
a subject. The trustees and the
Trustees helpers made an addition
al report, to the money that was
reported on last Sunday. They re-
ported $4,000 making a total of
$2S4.00 raised, leaving the balance
of 10000 and our church will be
out of debt, we hope in the near
future to have our church COM
.pletely out Of debt, both Stewards
and Trustees.
The Sunday school trip around
the world Tuesday evening was a
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DEATHS.

Emma Franklin. 1903 East 18th.
Shipped to Highland, Texas.
ODDS oldem, died March 3, 1923
East Magnolia.
Infant, Mrs. Sam Jones, died,
March 6, residence 1909 Louisiana
avenue avenue
Infant of Mrs. Dora Coe, 1852
Judith street, March 9Th.
Infant of Mrs. Leathea Jackson,
resident 1924 Galveston avenue.
Corporal Garland jackson, body
shipped from Columbus, New Mexi-
co camp Furlong, March s.
Noble Lester died of gun shot
shot wound March s, from Shreve-
port. La.
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OKLAHOMA CITY.

Oklahoma City, March 1.-THE
American Woodmen are sweeping
Oklahoma City, as never before is
the report. The Calvary Baptist
church is still marking 100 per cent
efficient in the field of chaplty. me
women's home mission reported
more than ninty dollars raised for
the month of February. Rev. j.
w. Perkins is conducting a very
spiritual meeting at the Bethle-
hem Baptist church on Hickory
Avenue.
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some service Sunday, please don't
disappOint us.
Rev. and Mrs. Marangeopa left
for Bosie, Ida, last week. The Rev.
Estell Green was returned to the
hospital this week in serious con-
dition. Mrs. VIM. Robertson is suf-
fering from ptomaine poison. A Col
ored couple was arrested and was
tried by Colored jury Full &C
count will be in next weeks Dali
las Express. Be sure to get copy
or you will miss this.