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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
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Religious Notices.

FRIDAY. AUGUST IL. 1921.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Louisiana MObberS to be
Called to Trial.

New Orleans May 5.-After resort
ing to technicalities for IS months
Federal Judge Foster has ordered the
Lumber company and other persons
sued for damages as the result of
killings at Bogalusa. in November,
1919, to stop figting for delay and
get ready for trial. 1t will probably
be another year. before the mobbers
win be placed on the witness stand
and forced to tell of their connection
with the murder of several trade un-
iOnists and the attempted lynching of
lusa, who urged fellow Negro work
ers to stand with the white workers
to the mill strike of that year.
The suits were started by the wild
ows of the murdered unionists. In the
case of George Williams, the charge
is made that he was beaten nearly
to death because he refused to quit
his business of draying and return to
work in the mill.
The widows charge that their hus-
bands were killed for the sole pur-
pose of destroying organized labor
in Bogalusa, and that the company
sounded the mills siren whistle to
assemble the mob.
The mob first went to the home Of
Dacus. but the Negro hid in the
swamp and with the aid of white
workers made his way to New Orleans
and later to Gulport, Miss. When the
mob failed to find Dacus his home was
demolished, his family terrified and
$1,000 worth of war savings stamps
stolen.
The mob then went to the head
quarters of the unionists, and de-
mand was made for Dacus. The union
les replied that he was not there and
the mobbers were invited to search
the building. In reply they fired with
shot guns, rifles and revolvers, killing
i've defenseless unionists.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
North Shore BaptiStS to
Enter New Church
Soon.
(By A. N. P.)

Evanston, Ill. May 5.-The Baptists
Of Evanston irrespective Of color, as
well as the entire citizenship, are
looking forward to the second Sunday
In May as one unique in the history
OF the North Shore. Mr.. Zion Baptist
church, organized over twenty years
ago is today looking forward with
intense interest to the 9Th day of May
when they, are to enter their new
cost of 100000. 1t is possibly one OF
the best buildings ever constructed
by our race group in the great North
west. DR.. Jones came to Evanston
three years ago and found the mem
bership eighty-five. 1t numbers today
eight hundred. The church proper Is
nearing completion and on May 9Th
when they enter the new structure. it
will be completely furnished from top
chimes that could not be purchased
today for less than $4,000 and other
beautiful furnishings.
The church Is institutional in its
work and already Mrs. J. D. Rose.
for her splendid ability, has been Sc
cured to teach domestic science and
the needle work and art department
will be under the management of Mrs.
Fannie l.. Marion The congregation
is, at present, preparing to entertain
the Baptists of Illinois in their annual
State meeting and every arrangement
for their comfort has been perfected
for the second Sunday in Nav. The
Boyd. His honor Mayor Pearsons
will be present as well as many OF
the other distinguished citizens of
Evanston.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Filmed Rural Life Of Negroes
of Brazil.
(By A. N. P.)

Rio Janiero Brazil. May 5.-"Brazil
is the Negroes land of largest oppor-
tunity. is the way in which the late
and lamented eN-President Theodore
Roosevelt put the question of the
black mans future on the Western
Hemisphere. This was the conclusion
reached by the great American states
able trip of exploration into the Matto
Crosse district and other sections Of
the Republic.
The remembrance of this terse sum-
mary Of one of the veXing social Ques-
tions of modern times has prompted
the government to eXpend more than
100000 in the production of motion
picture films which present a vivid
and Interesting illustration OF the re-
sources and natural wealth of the
State of Matto Crosse in particular.
This section has been selected be-
cause il more nearly compares with
the conditions of climate and soil with
which the Negro in the United States
is familiar.
1t may be interesting to know that
a goodly number of the men who have
the country have had Negro blood
coursing through their veins and have
hailed from the Matto Crosse coun-
try. A survey of the names and his
tory of these men requires a special
mention which the space at hand pro-
hibits at this time. 1t can be taken
up later.
The films. however. will be sent to
the United States and exhibited in the
near future. The government is al
so gratified that already large num-
ber of Negroes in the United States
have become very much interested in
Brazilian matters.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Senior Class OfPrairie View Makes Survey
Of Houston Schools.

Prairie View. Texas, May 5.-The
graduating class from the college de-
partment of the Prairie View State
Normal and Industrial College has
completed survey covering the edu-
cational and living conditions among
the Colored people Of Houston A re-
port of the survey was given 10 the
student body by the class and reveal
ed the fact that Houston Colored
high school, although It has been sue
cessful in turning out students who
were fairly well prepared has not
adequate facilities for the quality of
work which a school Of it's rank is
supposed to do. There Is COM
mendable feature of this school to
which special attention was called and
that is the organization. 1t has been
through the almost perfect co-ordina-
the school has been able to do any
thing like effective work. The class
deplored other conditions in the Ne
gro sections or districts of the city
as regarded sanitation and health;
poorly drained, un-inviting as to ap-
peerance from all outward view points,
streets unpaved and poorly lighted;
disconnected with the rest of the city
except by automobile or some other
individual method Of transportation;
no postal service, no sewerage COM
nections and in fact none OF the mod
ern conveniences which are usually
thought OF in connection with city
life In a city with 125.000 people and
possibly 30 per cent Colored in light of
the information and knowledge which
present day advancement affords re-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Associated Negro Press Says Democrats
are Dying Hard.

face the accusers--or accused at
the proper time. A second petition is
being arranged.
An Amazing Discovery.
The Associated Negro Press, through
system of unquestioned reliability
and backed up by sworn affivits, has
judice that is truly alarming. The
general public is asked to look into
these matters carefully, and to weigh
the charges cautiously. The conspir-
acy Is not fostered by the Administra-
tion, nor any member of the cabi-
net, so far as can be ascertained. but
the remnants of Democratic holders
are doing their Worst to embarrass
the Administration, and to hold back
favorable consideration Of Colored
American applications.
The Associated Negro Press has
written a communication, giving de-
tailed instances Of prejudices and dis
crimination, in one of the biggest de-
partments of the government, and the
letter has been sent to the cabinet
partment. An acknowledgment has
been received and 1t is known that
the charges are being thoroughly in
vestigated. 1t Is known that the
southern Democratic chief clerk has
been called on the carpet about the
matter. and that he has sought to Sc
cure a clean bill of health from the
Coiored employees, and these up
standing Americans steadfastly re-
fuse to give the southerner solace:
More affidavits have been secured
Continued on page S.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07

garding the science of living, 1t does not
appear that the authorities are on
their job when they allow such con-
ditions as referred to above to exist
and especially since they know that
there is no such thing as complete
isolation either in the matter of dis
case of hodv or in the economic life
OF people: What effects one Is
found. soon or later to effect all, to
a greater or less degree. 1t is to be
hoped that the city government not
or the state and country will see and
admit the necessity OF providing COM
fortable conveniences and sanitary liv-
ing conditions for all classes of their
population and will actually seek to
administer the government rcgtn rair-
ness to all the people. believing that
1t is for the best interest of the en-
tire population. AS matter of fact
some sections in the city of Hous-
ton and no doubt in other cities with
which the writer is not so well ac-
The strange thing about II all Is that
In the face of repeated experiences
wherein the folly of discrimination
which only tends to mnr the beauty
and health rating OF city has been
shown, authoritier will continue to
make Determinations simply because
they have not reached that stage OF
unselfishnesS which enables thom 10
treat all men fairly and squarely. The
permits; but neither can the white
man advance very far. If he makes u
his personal business 90 keep the Me-
bro back.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
TENNESSEE PEONACE TRIAL IS RESUNI-
EDN NMORRISTOWN COURT; DELAYED.
Many Witnesses Are Called
to Testify in Cases Charging
PeOnage in Work on High
ways.

Morrlstown, Tenn, May 5.--After the
entire day had been consumed in hear
Ing all the evidence introduced by the
government and part of the witnesses
missioner r. NJ Hickey at o'clock
adjourned until Saturday morning the
preliminary hearing of II. r. Woods,
superintendent. and c. r. McCothran,
]. Il. Mcmillan, forman OF work on
the Lee Highway in Granger County
two miles north OF Tate Springs, who
were arrested Tuesday on charges of
conspiracy to hold men in peonage''
and with 'peonage."
United States District Attorney w
T. Kennerly of Knoxville represented
the government before the commits
sioner. He introduced his three main
witnesses, VIII Garland. j. II. Hill and
William Mckinley Lee, all Negroes
who alleged that they were kept in
virtual slavery by the defendants on
the ground that they owed for board
bills and transportation.
More than a score Of witnesses were
introduced by the government before
the defense, represented by Judge
Holloway of this city began the in
PRODUCTION Of its evidence. Dark found
a dozen or more witnesses yet to he
called and Commissioner Hickey ad-
Journed the hearing until tomorrow
morning. at which time It is expected
the hearing will be finished.
Gen. kennerly asked that the defen-
dants be bound over to the May term
of the United States court ror the
northern division of the eastern dis
trict of Tennessee in Knoxville. AL
though the government was expecting
the defendants to waive their pres
liminary hearing and wait until feder-
al court before fighting the charge.
was ready when a plea of not guilty
was entered by the accused
The testimony of the governments
witnesses was substantially the same
as that made in charges incorporated
in the affidavite bade by w. d. Caw-
ley, special agent OF the Department
OF Justice, wdo investigated condl-
tlons in the camp of the Southern
Construction Company.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
PLAN TO RE-NATIONALIZE MASSA-
CHUSETTS AND ILLINOIS NEGRO REG
IMENTS.
Supporters Of Plan Feel That
New Administration VIII Hear
Plea More Readily.
(By A. N. P.)

New York. N. Y, May 5--New
York. Massachusetts, and Illinois are
just now the storm centers OF the
Negro Muddle" Of the National
Guard perplexities of the national
government. The Wilson administra-
tion planned squeeze play which put
the Negro contingents out of the mil
itary running, Now there are forces
that are planning equally as hard to
squeeze the Colored man and brother
back into his former high estate as
an efficient element and potential
fighting factor in the honorable ranks
of the country's army.
The Federalized Militia controlled
py war Department has succeeded the
old National Guard Of purely state
control definite number Of units
are allotted TO each state. Colored men
are OF course not enrolled in white
the Wilson administrations War De-
partment was ineXorable. It decreed
II rs the policy Of the War Depart?
ment to organize . very limited num-
pc used only as pioneers or labor bat
talions" Massachusetts offered the
government the services of the ninth
Batilllon. Each of these ladies saw
covered itself with glory fighting in
the first trenches on many of the nov,
flict. ee 0oH-
The Eighth has been definitely made
a part of the Illinois military oIIofs
snd mustered into service under the
lederalized plan. The New York sit
uation is clouded with doubt n nurn
Der of Colored officers having resign
ed recently. Public opinion has been
an important factor In determinInp
ne ne status OF these two celebrated
the regiments have been permitted 10
retain their identity and are tacitiy
recognized as a part of the military
organization in their respective local
tiles; But under the past policy OF
the War Department further opportun-
ity for Colored men in other states 10
Join fighting units is restricted.
IL happens that New York and H.
inois Were the only States that sup
ported full fledged Negro military or
They were the. famed 18th New York
and the equally famous Eigth Regi-
ment of Illinois, which was the only
regiment in the country officed by
Colored men from Col. Otis 3. Dun
can and Lieut. Col. Patton.
Massachusetts has been fighting
mad over the situation. A heated corr
the War Department OF the Wilson
administration. Less heat but no less
feryor characterizes the correspondence
which Is now being carried on by the
national and state authorities It Is
thought, however that the present
War Department will fed Favorable
to a resembling of the original order
in this respect and that Negroes will
be made acceptable to all branches OF
the nations military service.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Especial to the Expressl

Prairie View. Texas. May 5.-The in
itial Inter scholastic State Meet among
Negroes which was neid at Prairie
View State Normal and Industrial Col
lege, was remarkable success from
every point of view; and especially
when It is considered that there was
only about two weeks time for prep
aration. The attendance ran consider
ably above one hundred delegates. All
the leading schools were represented.
We hope to have all the public schools
participate in this Meet next year.
None of the Houston. Galveston or
Marshall schools were represented 1t
is expected that they VIII take part
next year.
The Senior Track Meet was won
by the Douglas High School, San An
tonic scoring 6s points against its
nearest competitor, Navasota, with 10
points; Beaumont /; Sour Lake, Z; Tay
lor, 2. Grant School, San Antonio,
took the JniOr Track Meet with 2
points against IS: its closet rival,
Beaumont; Sour Lake making points.
San Antonio did not gloat over it's
victory, but was elated that it aroused
such interest and enthusiasm in the
meet, thus insuring a fine spirit and
Fred Douglas High School, Sherman,
Texas. captured the Junior and SEN
iOr prizes in the defamation contest
for boys. W. +. Mckinney and James
Alexander being the successful con-
testants; Anderson High school, Aus
tin, carried off the honOrs in the
spelling Bee; Nathaniel Hill proved
invincible. Hampstead and Navasota
succeeded in taking the lead in the
Junior and Senior girls defamation
contest. Miss Aleene Archie and Miss
Clara Belle Cole being the victors,
Beaumont and Hampstead were win
ners in the essay contest Miss Mildred
Davis and John Gingles Of Hampstead.
John McGaffey and Annie V. Moore
Of Beaumont taking the honors.
The one thing which was aitogeth-
err pleasing throughout the entire Meet
was the friendly. spirit of friendly
rivalry high class sportsmanship mani
tested by all the participants. At no
time did anybody rise to question a
decision of the judges in any of the
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Negroes Protest ExplOi-
tatiOn by Property
Owners.

Brooklyn, N. Y, May 5.-"For Sale;
to Negroes only
This notice, posted recently on sew
eral homes and apartment houses, is
protested by prominent Negroes of
brooklyn who see in it only a shoddy
method of compelling white people to
buy so as to prevent Negro invasion
OF white sections.
My people" the Rev. E. H Stark,
pastor of the Filoam Presbyterian
Church, said today strongly resent
this exploitation. They know. as white
property advertises in this way only
TO get a high price for his house. It
is nothing more nor less than a trick
to scare the white neighbors."
Recently, advertisements In the pa
pers that owners would sell to Color
ed people have been followed by
strong opposition from organized pro-
nerty owners in the neighborhood of
the property involved Following the
Of ass sS street eS Sa AGqqq hq
would sell to Colored people the apart
ment buildings 3SS to 392 Sth st,
prominent residents and property own
ers in the neighborhood held a meet
ing and appointed former Assembly
man Albert Link to visit Mr.. Back
man for the purpose of dissuading
him from selling his property to Col
ored people. Mr. BaclSman informed
Mr.. Link that he would prefer to find
a white buyer. but he had tried with
out satisfactory results, Lnd that when
he offered 1t to Colored people he had
received a prompt reply from a firm
Of Negro investors.
When A. Prince owner of the dwell
ing at 10 Linden avenue, advertised
on March 81 that he would sell the
wo-family dwelling "ln the finest
section of Flatbush'' to Negroes,
neighbors expressed Indignation at Mr..
Princes offer. One of the applicants
for the property was the Rev. Samuel
l.. Arlington. Colored, pastor of the
Salem Baptist Church, Snyder ave-
nue., and Prospect place He said Mr..
Prince wanted 100000 for the house.
Real estate men in Flatbush who
heard of the figure asked of the min
lister remarked that S10.500 would be
high for the dwelling.
Another house in Flatbush recently
offered to Colored people for 800
was valued at $4,000 by real estate
men of the locality. The Park Slope
property in question is located in
neighborhood where there are no Ne
groes and the offer is being regarded
by neighbors as scare that they
might be tempted into purchasing the
building at a high price to prevent
the owner from carrying out his
threat.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
(By A. N. P.)

Washington, D. c.. May, 5.-"Sure I
must fight, If 1 would win. increase
my courage.
As stated by The Associated Negro
Press in previous correspondents the
disposition of the Administration Is
to be fair and just. Only two months
old, It has been quite impossible to
get a firm grip The Democrats are
dying hard and they die fighting. It
has been maintained by many that IL
the Republicans would show just half
the fighting spirit that the Demo-
ocrats show in things they believe in.
the millennium would soon come,
Picture If you will, thousands and
tens of thousands of employees from
every section of the South, city and
ernmental ease and greenbacks for
eight years; then comprehend, II you
will, their innate hatred of Negro
progress and political preferment, and
will have a definite picture In senti-
ment for fairness, but the higher
ups" have not all been plucked as yet;
and they are as busy as hornets. and
have sting Just as poisonous. :,
Take the Department OF the Auol-
tor for the Navy, a number OF the
white clerks having learned that there
may be a possibility OF a Colored
American again being Appointed TO
this position, they too, brute, have be-
stirred themselves in the form OF
petition REQUESTING and urging that
n Negro be not appointed. The first
petitition, with 165 names, almost
ready to turn over the Power that
be . suddenly disappeared. but there
are those who say II Will rise up 10
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Death Of Brakeman on
Southern Road Stir
Rail Hands.

Memphis. Tenn, May 5.-Arthur Ty-
Ter, 81. 1926 Florida street, brakeman
on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
railroad was mysteriously shot IT
times through the head and body
while his freight train was standing
on a switch 0t Banks, Miss, late Sat-
urday night. One bullet through Ty-
ler's heart killed him instantly. Banks
is a point four miles south of Lake
Cormorant Miss.
Tyler, according to the story of the
remainder the train crew, was walk
ing from the engine to the caboose
when he became the target of volley
of shots from the darkness on the
west side of the right-of
Lantern still Burns.
Trainmen declared they heard more
than 80 shots. When members of the
crew went in search Of Tyler. they
found his body close to the train.
Tylers hand still held the handle Of
his railroad lantern, still lighted.
Railroad officials and special agents
here are puzzled over the shooting.
the second on the Y. M. v. within
month.
About month ago the body Of
Howard Hurd was found with bullet
holes through the heart, neck and
head, a short distance from the sta
tion at Lake Cormorant, Miss A note
in Eurd's pocket read:
Let this be a warning to all mig
gers"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-05-07
Makes Strong and Earn.
est Plea for Justice
to Negro.

opening session on Wednesday Of last f
week of the ninety-ninth convention
OF the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Rev. Frederick f. Reese. bishop of of
Georgia. in his annual address spoke
very openly against the reign of mob
law which has the state in its grip,
pleaded for justice toward the Negro
The Daily Times Enterprise of
Fhomasyille has the following to say
about the protest against lawlessness:
"Of the crime of mob violence the
bishop spoke most feelingly and dwelt
especially upon the crimes or violence
sainst the Negro. AS a southerner
OPP said, the difficulties of the situa-
ton and the irritations that the sit
uation is calculated to excite. But
nothing, he feels can Justify mob yio-
race question is too complicated to be
disposed of by any off-hand Judgment
Of ignorance or prejudice. 1t Is not
which ShE he IS at sae but the the ftutTe NsGG c
peace and security OF the country.
The bishop protested. most ear
nestly and solemnly against the or
ganization of the secret society known
as the Ku Klux Klan, and considers
it nothing but folly to organize such
a society at the present day.
"The bishop said in conclusion: L
think that Christian people and good
citizens should utter their MINDS and
express their convictions about mat
ters of grave Significance to social
well being. 1 think the church should
bear its witness in such matters. 1t
should condemn evil and evil customs.
1t should stand for law and order
against secret and open violence It
should take its stand to protect So
ciety and to protect the weak. And l
believe at this time of serious issues,
1t should proclaim its moral judg-
ment against wrong and injustice. /
therefore, ask this convention to adopt
mob violence; of all acts of injustice
against the Negro and to declare its
opinion that the organization of this
take. 1t is an unwarranted and dan
gerous folly"