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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30
President Of Dining Car En- Standardization Committee Race Congress Urges Elect
pOyees Union Killed Texas Schools Adopts ion Of Negroes Congress
Fall Through Elevator Shaft Program Dallas Meeting as Remedy For Lynch Law

New York, N; Y. Oct, 2s-J. Frank
Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees
and, well-known citizen of New
end when he fell four flights down
an airshaft at his home, 205 West
135th street. One version Of the story
goes as follows: Mr.. Nickens arrived
parently discovered that his keys
were either on the inside or left at
his work. His wife. being under the
care of a physician, and he thinking
without disturbing her, attempted to
climb from his hall window into his
apartment. distance of about 1 1-2
feet. Finding this window latched Mr..
Nickens attempted to enter another
seemingly head first and uninterrupt-
ed, four fights to the stone pave
ment below. He was Immediately taxi
en- to the Harlem Hospital, and Hun
Mr.. Nickens, and financial secretary
of the organization of which the de-
ceased was the president. arrived
shortly afterwards, having been noti-
fled of the accident. Mr.. Nickens new
er regained consciousness and died
one. hour and fifty minutes after the
accident
Another version says that Nickens
was barred from home owing to an
estrangement with his wife; that the
lock on his apartment had been
changed and that in seeking to af-
feet an entrance by way of the win
dow he missed his hold and fell.
Mr.. Nickens was born in GAINESVILLE,
Ohio in 1884. but was rather of a
national character in that he travelled
very extensively and was for many
years interested in the Brotherhood
of Dining Car Employees, which has
the country. At the last annual meet
ting of this organization the honor
of Grand President was deservedly
conferred upon Mr.. Nickens because
cause for which the men contended.
The rapid growth of the Brother
hood is due in a large measure to
the personal initiative and wise lead
ership of Mr. Nickns.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30
Chicago Bureau Urges
Hearty Support Of All Negro

A. N. P.)


Chicago, Oct 2s.-The following
statement has been issued by the
Chicago bureau:
To the Colored voters of the Ma
ton: We are now on the home stretch
Of the greatest political drive of this
day and generation. to dethrone
the Democratic oligarchy which has
been created. encouraged and foster
ed, by the autocratic South, and led
by that dreamer of world power and
world dominion, Woodrow Wilson.
We have never had such an op-
portunity to display real patriotism
and Party devotion; The nation ex.
In some states there are complaints
on the part of the Colored voters
4 against candidates. on the Republi-
0use of Congress for divers reasons
INSPIRED by designing Democrats and
mercenary Colored leaders with q
view of muddying the waters that
cape unnoticed and unobserved with
power and position. But please be
II remembered that no matter
how conservative any Democratic
candidate for Congress may be. you
IL these Democratic candidates are
successful, they go to Congress and
come under the lash Of the Democratic
whip. For fight years. the Democratic
whip has been In the hands Of South
ern leaders and those Southern lead
ers in Congress have introduced legis-
lation touching tn race only when
II meant the setting back Of the
wheels of progress OF our group
Therefore, you cannot disassociate the
Democratic Senator or Congressman,
whether in Missouri in Maryland or
in Ohio, from the Tom Watson of
Georgia or the Pat Harrison OF Mis-
sissippi and their kind.
At this crucial period Of recon
when the political structure is In
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30
fRv A NJ p,

Washington. d. C.. Oct. 2S.-Declar-
ing that the only remedy for lynching
was for the Negroes of the North to
send men to Congress and place a
man In the White House who will
take steps to wipe out lawlessness
and "consign the hideous to the
bottom Of hell where 1t belongs" Rev.
third days session of the fifth annual
National Race Congress at John Wes-
ley A. M. e. Zion Church.
DR.. w. II. Jernagin, who was unnni-
% Of the congress, congress- presided S ssiuefneg and sfter
BNston aass Sy BE- De- L 5SrdSn 5ordon of 0f
Philadelphia, spoke on. The American
Negro and Africa" Addresses were
Richmond. Va. and Rev. A. A. Gra-
ham of Phoebus. Va.
Later Rev. s. w. Bacote of Kansas
City, Mo-, spoke on "The Negroes po-
sition in This Crisis" He in turn was
Vile. KY; Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker.
Richmond. Va, and Lieut.. Daniel L.
Reed. all speaking on subjects vital
to the American Negro.
tive Julius Kahn of California gave
courage and hope to the congress in
an illuminating address on the uplift
of the Colored race. He was followed
ny III. ETneSL Lyon Oh baiIlnlOSe, WHO
made an eloquent appeal to the Amer
lean Negro to make Liberia a factor
in the development of the world.
The meeting was one Of the best
in the history of the organization.
In his address, DR.. w. II. Jerna-
gin declared that, IF Alabama refused
to permit Negro women to vote,
then II is In open rebellion to the
United States.
"The question is now as to whether
lah fa
States or the United States larger
than Alabama" Jernagin continued.
This nation has spoken, placing the
franchise in the hands of women.
Unless we are protected in our po-
litical and civil rights. provided with
schools, then every Negro will go
where he can get his rights. We can
never have true Democracy In Ameri-
ca as long as human beings are lyn-
ched. mob violence and lawlessness
go unchecked. What we died to es-
tablish in Europe we would ike 10
have right here in America.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30
NEGRO HEADS TICKET OF FARMER
WORKER PARTY in MISSOURI. TICKET
EFILED.
ROBERT N. OWENS OF ST.
LOUIS WILL MAKE RACE
FOR CONGRESS FROM 18TH
DISTRICT.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 2s.-Represent-
tives OF the new Farmer-Worker
party of Missouri, an organization af-
filiated with the National Farmer
Labor party. yesterday appeared at
the office Of the Board OF Election
Commissioners and filed their city
ticket for the November election.
headed by Robert NJ Owens. Negro,
who is candidate for Congress from
the Twelfth District owens is a law
yer with Offices OF 2363 Market street.
Together with the ballot. they fIed
petitions bearing the names OF 1879
persons presumed to be registered
voters. The representatives OF the
written pledges from st. Loulsians to
vote the Worker ticket on
November 2.
The nomination Of Negro candi-
date nitsr,n9 for g Congress from TIE Twelfth
and bitter fight on the part OF the
Colored population of this district to
have a man OF their race selected to
run for Congress Statistics complied
by the Board Of Election Commission
ers show that there are approximate
ly 5000 more Negro voters than white
voters in the Twelfth Congressional
District
George l. Vaughn and Rev. VIII
liam A. Venerable, Negroes. were cam
didates against Congressman L. G.
Dyer for the Republican nomination.
but both were defeated by Dyer In
the primary election in August The
Negroes at that time contended that
their candidates had been counted
out" and that Dyer's nomination was
procured by means of frauds In the
primaries.
Dyer is candidate for reelection.
Former Judge Samuel Rosenfield Is
the Democratic candidate for Congress
in the Twelfth District.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30

Texarkana, Texas, Oct. 2S.-The in
ter-state inter-racial conference which
convened in the Texas side city hall
yesterday afternoon attracted an at
tendance of several hundred Negroes
and score of white people who were
deeply interested in the solution of
the race problem of the South. The
meeting was called to order by BLACK
Billy Sunday" noted Negro evange-
list, followed Immediately by the sing
ing. of MY Country 'Tis of Thee"
and an invocation by Rev. DR.. j. H.
Winn, of Fort Worth.
Senator Robert p. borough was then
introduced as the personal representa-
tive of Governor w. p. Hobby, of
Texas, who was unaVoidably prevent
ed from attending the conference. Up
on taking the chair Senator borough
read the following telegram from
Governor Hobby:
Because OF important Develop
ments which / did not expect II will
be impossible for me to attend the
Interstate inter-racial conference to
be held in Texarkana, October 20, in
which / feel deep and abiding in
attend the conference as my personal
representative"
Mayor w. J. Nichols also read a
telegram he had received from Gov
ernor Hobby, as follows:
II deeply regret the fact that I
will be unable to be present at the
Interstate inter-racial conference in
Texarkana tomorrow. I feel the con-
ference is one of deep Importance to
the common welfare of the two races
and i entertain an earnest interest in
the success of this movement. I have
telegraphed Senator borough request
ing him to personally represent me
at the conference and stand ready to
cooperate to the fullest degree in
carrying out the purposes Of the pro-
moters"
message of regret at his inability
to stand was also received from Gov
ernor Charles H. Brough of Arkan-
sas.
That the bringing together of the
better elements of both races for a
free, frank, heart to heart discussion
of the problems effectingN the interests
of the white man and his black
neighbor can only result in much
good. was the theme of the address
es. That the white people of the
south need the Negro and that the
Negro is better off in the south than
in the north also were points much
emphasized by both white and black
speakers.
Senator borough. in his opening
statement, encouraged the Negroes to
seek closer cooperation with the
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30

RODS As minutes.
(8). Maximum number OF classes per
teacher 6.
(9). Average number OF pupils per
class. elementary 40: high school
The committee recommends the en-
dorsement of the dualifieations OF OF
teachers as stated in Bulletin "a,
page 10, TEXAS HIGH SCHOOLS.
from the State Department Of Edu-
cation.
that the minimum teachers' sal
aries shall be. elementary $1,000;
high school $4,000
Professor l.. w. Rogers, State Su-
pervisor of Negro Schools, was
present and took part In the de-
1iberations.
Respectfully submitted:
(Signed);
JAS. d. RYAN, Chairman.
@. II. MAxsON.
G. WHITE JORDAN,
J. @. OSBORNE.
W. r. BANKS,
A. E. HOLLAND. Secretary.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30

with the blood of the white man in
the supreme sacrifice. He was no
Stacker in war and his patriotism and
courage in that great hour earned
for him the title of American citizen
and there has come to him a feeling
and consciousness OF race so essential
to his progress. He Is not ashamed or
abashed by his black face, but Is
ber of the great Negro race.
Observation-Disclosures the wide-
spread restlessness throughout the
country much has been done towards
promoting a better feeling the races
in this state. There have been a few
deplorable Incidents. but such occur
rences have been sporadic and by no
means concerted, and have met with
immediate public condemnation and
prompt action by the civil authorities.
This lawless spirit is on the wane
and will soon vanish forever. The dis
tinctiveness OF our two races are In
absolutely linked. A Providence
whose wisdom we cannot doubt has
on us a rich and ample heritage in
this land in which we live. And by
patience. sympathy, justice. mutual
forbearance and respect our people
dwell together In peace and happi-
ness.
FOuTln-We urge our INtBIO
zenry to practice and encourage in
dustry, economy and thrift; promote
education live orderly lives and ec-
quire property. self-respect. virtue,
education and property are the surest
protectors of their possessors, against
lawlessness and violence. The Negro
in all history has looked to the. white
race for example and counsel. for
guidance and for protection. And SO
the white man must feel and know
his responsibility to fulfill 1t. He
must not tolerate wrong of oppression
He must do more than frown at It.
He must resist 1t. And above things
he must cultivate and hold fast to
that trust and confidence. which IL
the surest bond of friendship between
the races.
"Fifth-In the full spirit Of the
white people OF bur state to continue
to secure and protest our Negro
population. in the enjoyment of their
civil. personal and property rights
Their lives. their persons their homes
and their property must always be
inviolate and to this end we invoke
the favor and impartial enforcement
by our officers. without fear or favor
of all the laws which guarantees
such protection. We further pledge to
them liberal and adequate education
al opportunities and better and heal
thier living conditions"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-30
Harry Beck Says Black and
Tans Have Nothing in Com
mon With LiIy-White and
American Party.

The mountain of Lily White Repub-
licans and the Ferguson American
Party has been in labor for three
months and brought forth a conrre-
sional Combination. which will and
ought to die aborning. The Republi-
canism and Ferguson American Party
Ism cannot mix. In principles there
are no common ground between them
and they are as far apart as the dis
tance is between the North and South
poles: But Lily White Republicans and
the Ferguson American party have
get office. The Lily white Republicans IS
have agreed to endorse the American
Party candidates for Congress in cer-
tain districts and the American Party
publican candidates in the 9th and
I4th Congressional Districts.
This agreement goes further. re-
gardiess OF how the vote Is cast; in
filed by these Lily white Republican
and American Party candidates for
Congress and by this method each
contesting candidate for ConEress Is
ton for s2,5oo.oO to defray expenses
of the contest. The contest is to be
filed and based on the grounds that
women were reqiured to pay an un-
right to vote. under the Nineteenth
Amendment Now. Just think OF II.
FerRuson's American Party and Lily
White Republicans. having the nerve
to file contest for seats In Congress
on the ground that women afsT de-
MED right to vote.
The leaders of the American Party
held up the State and were driven
Lily White Republican Party held up
Precinct: County, District and State
Conventions with such degree OF
success until am not surprised to
National treasurer Treas r for Ten Ten or Dr. Fit
teen Thousand dollars.
This plan is to be worked through
the Republican Congress The same
methods used to steal delegates from
Texas at the Republican National Con-
vention. are to be used to steal repre-
sentatives from Texas in Congress.
True patriotic Republicans. white and
nation OF designing men who care
nothing for principles and will go the
limit to obtain Office. Decent men and
women are going to vote either for
Pat Neff or Hickerson Capers.
We appeal once more to Republican
electors to stay out Of the Lily White
Republicans and American Party COM
hination and vote for only such cam
Tan Republican ticket. No Republi-
can should refrain from voting. Lily
White Republicans viii not have to
count our ballots this time Our ball
election Judges and we are certain
to poll TEN votes for our candidate.
Hickerson Capers. to every ONE poll
publican candidate for Governor.
Remember the Black and Tan Re-
pubiicans have candidates running for
Congress only In the 5th, Sth and 18th
Lily White Republicans or American
Party candidates. and loyal Repubii-
cans ought not to vote for them.
HARRY BECK,
State Chairman. Black and Tan Re-
publicans.
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GOVERNORS OF TEXAS AND LOUISIANA FORCED TO BE
ABSENT SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO CONFER WITH NE
GRO LEADERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF HARMONIOUS
RELATIONS BETWEEN RACES In STATES TO THE SUP
PORT OF Law AND FAIR DEALING

white race. He then called upon DR..
S. S. Jones. delegate from Oklahoma,
who statbd some OF the injustices and
discriminh atoms under which the Me-
groes live and pleaded for a square
deal.
II. W. Rodgers, state supervisor Of
rural schools. department of educa-
ton. Austin. delivered very effect
I've address in which he discussed
methods for race adjustment in the
establishment of betterment in the es-
tablishme1t Of better schools for the
Negroes, and was roundly applauded
when he Spoke Of the many white
the moral and in Industrial better
ment of the Negro.
Mayor w. j. Nichols addressed the
conference in the interest Of cooper
alton between the races on mutual
lines for cdmmunity benefit
Many of the speakers uncompro-
misingly condemned crime, criminals
ty and lyncRing.
Among the other white speakers to
address the conference were Rev. p.
Z. Ramsey Bryan, Texas; Rev: H. t.
Jonesboro. Ark: J. L. Clark, Hunts
vile, Texas. and Leo Krouse, presi-
dent of the Texarkana Chamber Of
Commerce.
Among the Negro speakers were DR..
II. M. Williams. Galveston; DR.. J. p.
Robinson, Arkansas; DR., VIM. Johnson.
Dallas; DR.. l.. Campbell, Austin.
The following resolution was read
and adopted as the expression Of the
conferences:
Resolved by this interstate inter-
race conference. composed of repre-
sentatives OF the states of Arkansas.
Oklahoma. Iouisitspa and Texas.
"First-We are profoundly impress
sed by the intelligent and earnest
spirit of harmony and good will.
which bias pervaded our discussions
and deliberations. A better under
standing of the ideals and hopes of
both races has been reached, which
will rebound to the betterment of
their relations with each other.
"Second-For more than half a
century the black man has been gras-
ping in point of ignorance and bond
age, and at times when the way SEEM
ed lost and his strength almost gone
the hand of his brother in white has
been reached down into the darkness
to help him into the light of true
freedom. When with the great world
war came the call to the colors. Negro
manhood. sustained land encouraged
by Negro womanhood answered ready
and went across the sea. to make the
world safe for democracy. On the bat
tlefields of France his blood mingled
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chaos and being re-crystalized, 1t is
our racial duty to see to 1t that men
are placed in power who will stand
the affairs of office in the interest
of all the people irrespective of race.
creed or color.
Have no misgivings as to our presi-
Dental candidate and do not be led
away by the contentious and bicker-
ings touching the covenant OF the
League of Nations. Great as may be
the issues involved in the League OF
Nations, they are of but small conse-
quence when compared to the Sonsu-
ment of every letter of which, we.
are above all other people. are most
vitality interested.
To the end that you may the more
clearly see the importance OF voting
and voting right in this election. we
beg to call your attention to the fact
that we have witnessed an unpreceo-
ented spectacle in the Democratic can
didate having. condescended. 10 sne
in a presidential campaign. IN otner
words. we. our group are as mucn an
issue in this campaign as the League
Of Nations or the Peace Treaty:
It may be that the Republican Party
has not done all that It might have
done-but we must confess ana ao-
nit that the Republican Party mas
done all for the American Negro tnat
has been done.
Let us see to it by every influence
that we can command and by all OF
the activities that we can bring into
play, that our vote is brought out
and counted and that we may be q
most vital factor in this election OF
Senator Harding and Republican
Congress which will mean new birth
Of freedom to us and q new impetus
to world progress and humane en-
HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON.
r.. r. CHURCH,
CHAS. A. COTTRILL.
National Directors Division Colored
BY PERRY w. HOWARD. Sec'y
Western Division.
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fender.
ut is the plan Of the Negro Or
listers in the different communities
talk to the people on tuberculosis. II
Is very gratifying to know that there
is a school at Piedmont where two
postgraduate classes have been con-
Quoted for the purpose OF enabling
our Negro physicians to detect tuber-
culosis In the early stages. All who
attended these classes were much in-
terested and greatly benefited. They
returned to their several communities
better prepared to combat the disease
and to be Of greater service
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-11

bottom and ~ 3-i inches at the top.
with a , 1-2 inch width and 10 inch
depth. Tho handle rs . "a inches
wide, and to give tile proper propur-
ton to the bag. should he long enough
Ia make the entire depth of bag and
handle II la 90
Tile interesting thing about these
bags is the combination Of bright wool
warn against the shiny black material,
on the basket bag only three large
conventional flowers are used. circles
OF water glass size, with a scattering
Of green leaves about them. Around
the edges Of this bag, also, an outlin-
ing dropstltch Of gny colorH Is run.
"Bishop's Bonnet"
Then there's "A more pretentious
bag of tho Bishops bonnet design,
to which the simmer of ollcloth lends
itself beautifully. The three pieces
Or ollcloth which make the bonnet
prouer aro each s inches wide at the
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-11
New Organization
For Employed Boys
Formed at the Y

Tho Duke city Employed Boys
association Is the name OF a new club
which WIS organized a. the y. NJ.
G. a, this week. A weekly dinner
meeting at the ~ followed by an
evening Of howling. gymnasium and
winding up with % half hours swim
In the pool Is the program of the
club. Dinners Will be served on
Thursday evenings at $3.50 o'clock.
Tho object Of the club Is to unite
the employed boys OF the city to
strive Tor the realization OF thoir
highest possibilities and to provide "a
basis for service 20 other employed
BOYS ana Ia tho community. Boys
between the ages OF 1G and 90 are
eligible to membership. The club Is
similar 10 tho Hi-Y club which has
been active here for several years
but does not require membership in
the Y. NJ. c. A. as a qualification.
Social activities as well as athletics
viii De participated In by the Duke
CIV club. 4 Christmas party with
a tree and a Santa Claus has been
planned for Tuesday evening, Decem-
her q. In conjunction with the G. 4.
y. club Of the Y. w. g. a. The party
will be held In the boys lobby OF
the Y. NJ. G.. A. building.
The officers of the new club are as
follows; Robert Allen, president; G..
T.. Bradford. vice president: Charles
O.'Kelly, secretary and treasurer: Os-
car Kirkpatrick, steward.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-11

Nltnh Tor IOnnnffuN.
BREAkFAST-Baked apple. cook
ed cereal with top milk, toast, orange
marmaladc, coffee.
LuNCHEON-Croam dried beef.
baked potatoes, mixed pickles, ginger
cookies. tea.
DlNNER-Fried rabbit, sweet po-
tato pie. cusrant jelly, apple snow.
cup cakes. coffee.
My Own Recipes.
Win the game scnaon open, u
finds duck and rabbit Ia the market.
The poor little bunnics afford "a deli
Nious meal. and since they've lost
their lives. it's w 10 the cook ia make
the most of their sacrifice. Before
cooking rabbit see that the little kerr
nels just back Of the thigh are re-
moved. These give the rather strong
taste dislikod by many people.
Fried Rabbit.
Soak rabbit In salt water over
night. When ready 10 cook rut in
pieces for serving. Parboil In boiling
Salads arr said to contain bcaui
are beloved Of