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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-18
PRESIDENT HARDING AD-
DRESSES STUDENTS OF
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
DeplOres Tulsa Tragedy;
Urges Greater Application to
Education and Development.

Washington, June 16.-Beneficted by
their outing, President and Mrs. Har-
ding returned to Washington shortly
afternoon last Monday from their mo-
ty-five miles northwest of Philadel-
phia as the weekend guests of SEN
ator and Mrs Philander c. Knox.
The DISTANCE Of approximately 1874
miflies from The Knox farmhouse nest
Ing IN a beautiful valley, within a
mile of the restored stone house of
Isaac Potts, where General Washing
ton had his Headquarters, to the front
door of the White House was cover
ed by the President in hours and
l6 minutes. The President stopped
long enough at Lincoln University on
the northern edge of oxford, Pa, for
a brief eNtemporaneous speech in
which he commended that institutions
work for the higher education of the
Negro. and alluded to the recent race
RIOTS at Tulsa, expressing the hope
that such spectacle would never
again be witnessed in this country.
There were four cars in the auto
mobile procession that left the Knox
farm at 1921 o'clock. The first con-
tained President and Mrs Harding and
senator and Mrs. Knox. The others
carried Brig. Gen. Charles f. Sawyer
the White House physiCian George b.
Christian Jr.. the Presidents private
secretary; Warren S. Knox, who is
Senator knoX's secretary; half a doz-
en- Secret Service men and an equal
number of newSpapermen. More Sc
cret Service men than usual went
during the two nights he slept in the
Knox farmhouse.
Change Route to Address Negroes.
1t had been the plan for the Presi-
dental party to leave Valley Forge
for Washington at O'clock stop an
hour and a half at Bel Air, twenty
miles northeast of Baltimore for lun-
cheon, and reach the White House by
noon, where the President had an ap-
pointment with Senator Cameron of
Arizona. This program was changed,
in response to an appeal to the Presi-
dent to stop at Lincoln University
The President had been informed
that the university. founded in 1854
as "Ashmun Institute" was the pio-
neer in the higher education of the
Negro. that in 1866, when its name
was changed, it was the first insti-
tuition to be named for Abraham Lin
coin, and that it had sent out 1900
graduates to lead their people in forty
Among them is Colonel F. A. Deni-
son, of the Glass of 'SS, the only Ne
gro who was in command Of an Amer
lean regiment in France The Black
Devils" 37Oth United States Infantry,
at St Mihiel and in the Argonne and
now Assistant Attorney General of
Illinois.
There was a mixed crowd. mostly
Of white people standing in the high
way when President Harding's car
stopped in front of the new alumni
gate, which is to be dedicated in mem
ury of Lincoln University graduates
who served in the World War. The
Negro graduating class, wearing NOR
CONTINUED on page 81
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LBERAN PRESIDENT ATTENDS HOWARD UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
HON. WILLIAM H. LEWIS OF BOSTON DELIVERS COMNIElV-
CEMENT ADDRESS; l69 DEGREES CONFERRED UPON
GRADUATES. GROUND BROKEN FOR new HOME ECON
OMICS HALL.

mons, Corlig and Carter, who gave
their all to country and humanity.
ITO make the next age better for
the last.
In the words of another line of
Lowells CommemoratiOn ode
I'VE welcome back our bravest and
our best"
To our living heroes. young Dent,
Goodloe, Curley, Jones' Long and Hes
lip. be ever the pride and glory Of
Alma Mater
Il deprecatte the recent attempt in
some quarters upon. plea of sim
cerity and truth to destroy the splen-
did idealism with which the Ameri-
can youth went forth to war, by as
serting they were afraid to fight l
rather cherish the idealism of the
great leader who said, That our OBJ
ject is to vindicate the principles of
peace and justice in the life of the
world, as against selfish and auto
cratic power, that they went forth
to fight for democracy for the right
Of those who submit to authority to
have voice in their own govern
ments for the rights and liberties of
small nations'-as well as the great.
Victory of the Allies was a triumph
in part at least, of those great ideals"
Have we Colored Americans a
right to claim share in the fruits
of victory? Have we a right to
speak of the lessons of war? When
the age long conflict between the
Teuton and Gaul for dominion and
power and glory had once more set
Europe aflame, and. the confederation
was extending wider and garther to
other nations, and the whole struc-
ture of our modern civilization men
aced, when the honor of America was
assailed, her prestige among nations
challenged, the rights of her nation
ais upon the high seas violated, in
contemptuous disregard of ali law.
the Coiored American asked only for
a chance to prove his fidelity, 10y
atty, and devotion to American institu-
tions and ideals. Half million men
filled the ranks of our armies; two
in France and Italy. Whether with
Depot brigades, the Stevadore regi-
mentS, the Engineers. so-called, do
ing the menial work of the army, they
in such service. Along that far flung
battle line from the User TO the
Marne, with the fighting units of the
army they bravely met death in
and bones. mingled with the sacred
soil of France, will nourish the tree
of liberty for thousand years, and
make Liberty, fraternity, and equali-
ty thing worth fighting for, and if
need be, worth dying for.' Let us be-
lieve that in falling upon the field of
battle their uplifted eyes caught
the vision of a liberated world in
which equal justice and democracy
shall rule not for some men but for
all men; not for white men alone,
but for brown, black, yellow, and all
the children of men,"
The problems of the world today
are not only economic readjustment.
the reconstruction of devasted regions,
the restoration of public order-these
follow naturally in the wake of war;
but the rebuilding of our civilization
along lines which give hope of its
permanence. and perpetuity."
The Academic classes of 1921 go
forth with an opportunity for SER
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(By A. N. P)


Washington, D. c., June 16.-In the
last release of the Associated Negro
Press, the correspondence between the
representative and the Department of
Justice was given.
Not receiving a reply from Attorney
General Daugherty. to the communi-
cations: the representative called w.
f. Gibbs, Secretary, and assistant to
the Attorney General, and inquired
about the correspondence. Mr. Gibbs
feigned Ignorance of the letters, and
also the subject matter. He was told
that the letters were with reference
to segregation and discrimination in
the Department of Justice. Mr.. Gibbs
stated that he could see no cause for
complaint.
The A. N. p. representative said:
ut certa My is not a becoming thing
to do in a United States Government
DePartment-iitt, is not American-and
Mr. Gibbs declared that whatever
the condition was, everyone seemed
satisfied.
Courage-wo know there is n great
deal OF propaganda behind it and the
people-readers of our Colored news
papers are putting it up to us (The
Associated Negro PressJ as business
men and as publishers of newspapers.
to see that such conditions are not
permitted to exist without vigorous
protest-certainly under Republican
administration"
when did you write this letter?'
he asked.
"I wrote Mr. Daugherty a personal
letter on this subject more than three
weeks ago and got no reply; ! wrote
again and got nothing but your prom
ise to call my previous letter to his
attention when the Department Of
Justice was not rushed with work
We'll. you must understand, that
we are very busy here, and although
I sign many letters, and many, of
them come here, do not have time
to read them all. You say you got
a letter from me?"
"Yes, I got your letter but it didn't
answer my questions or supply the
information asked for. When ] wrote
Mr.. Notwithstanding him as well
as I do and having full faith in his
high sense of justice an1 fair play,
I felt certain then, and l still feel
certain that If the matters complained
of were called to his attention they
would ever countenance Jim Crowism
or segregation right there IN the De-
partment of Justice | have known
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PYTHIAN SURPLUS SOVER $l43,OOO
ACCORDING TO GRAND LODGE RE-
PORTS.
Closing Days of Session
Marked by Brilliant Events.
Oklahoma Drill Team Wins
Cup. S. S. Willis and Cabinet
Unanimously Reelected.

Lodge of the knights of Pythias Of
the jurisdiction of Texas was brought
to a close last Friday night with a
gigantic and splendid street parade
and the public installation of Grand
Lodge officers at the X. of p. park
The closing sessions of Wednesday
and Thursday We're featured by Grand
ficers and the grand drill contest of
Of divisions of the Uniform Ranks
of towns in Texas and Oklahoma.
Grand Officers Reports.
The most important reports of
ports Of the Grand Keeper of Records
and Seals, /. IL. Smith; Grand Master
OF Exchequer. G; Guest, Board of Di-
son, chairman, Endowment Board and
the Grand Chancellor
The report of C. X. Of r. and S.
the jurisdiction of 1858 with cash
on hand in the Grand Lodge treasury
of $l43,O52.O2 and all claims paid The
report of G. M. of p. Guest tailed in
an respects wit with the report of the
In a splendid speech of congratula-
ton, Hon. A. S. Jackson, presented
the report of the Board Of Directors
splendid condition Of the organization
and attributed it solely to the busi-
ness Skille and tact of the Grand
Chancellor and the spirit of cheerful
cooperation of all of the subordinate
lodges and members.
The report of the President of the
Endowment Board showed all regular
claims paid. showing that the re-
port of cash on hand in reality meant
a surplus.
Many compliments were given on
the reports of a. S. Wells, Grand At
torney and the Temple commissioners.
Grand Officers elected.
The reports of officers were con-
cluded with the report of Grand
Chancellor Willis, who spoke of the
hearty support accorded him by Of
ficers and members of the subordi-
nate lodges of the jurisdiction in
which the reports had shown. He
painted a vivid picture of the future
growth possible to the order in Texas
and prophesied that 1t could and
which was responsible for the re-
ported progress was continued
The Grand Chancellor was heartily
applauded and profusely complimented
at the conclusion of, his remarks and
shortly thereafter by a unanimous
vote he with his whole cabinet was
reelected for another term.
G. c.. Willis and Hon. A. S. Jackson
were chosen as representatives, to the
Supreme Grand Lodge.
Oklahoma Drill Team Wins.
Another new and novel feature of
the Grand Lodge session was the
Competitive drill held Thursday night
in which the Uniform rank represent
ing TT. Worth, contested drill team
of Oklahoma City for the loving cup
which has been offered for the best
drilled team to be found in the two
jurisdictions.
The large crowd of spectators was
interested from start to finish by this
Continued on page S.)
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vice such as comes to few generations
of college bred men and women. The
lessons for the hour, the lesson that
l would have you go forth this day
and impress upon your fellows, Is the
lesson taught by the great world
War, that the maintenance of the
supremacy of the laws, is the first
"The rule is simple. If each indi-
vidual keeps to his own orbit If each
nations keeps to its own path, there
The action of the Individual. and the
nation may be limited and circum-
scribed by law, but there will still
be freedom Of motion sufficient to
insure the individual. collective pro-
gress. and development of the human
race"
Il cannot doubt that. out of the
noise and din of the present conflict,
the harsh. discordant sounds Of bat
tie and strife. will come a purer har-
mony divine in which all the child
rem Of men. may rejoice
DIR. Durkee COnfers Degrees.
Following the Commencement Ad-
dress, President J, Stanley Durkee
conferred degrees in Arts, Science, Re-
ligion, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy
and Law and the candidates who We're
presented to him by the Deans of the
various schools and colleges of the
University.
In the School of Liberal Arts, the
IOllOWlnB degrees were AWARDED.
A. Il. summa cum laude, Pauline j.
Phillips; A. Il. magma cum laude,
Lillian Serana Brown; A. 3. cum laude
Anita Bernice Foreman and Irene Mil
Ter; A. b. Geraldine Wilson Ashe,
Irene Carrye Baxter Olive Mae Bond.
John Fleming Bright, George w.
Brown. Harriet Anna Dorsey, zita e.
Dyson, Lawson st. Clair Ferguson,
Pearl Olive Flagg, Gladys Freeman,
Mabel l.. Garrett, Roland Tilman
Heacock, Pearl Helena Herndon,
Gretchen Nassar LaCour, Jesse II.
Lawrence ora Mabel Lomax. John
Adams Martin, Myles Anderson Paige,
Annie Mazura Scarlet, Horace Whit
tier Sparks, Marie Johnetta Starks.
Georgia Roper Washington, Harry A.
White. Luveta Helen Williams. and
Blanche Comfort Winston; b. s., John
Henry BroadnaX, j. II. r. Dyett, Lena
Frances Edwards, John Edward Eu-
banks, Jr., Bush Alexander Hunter,
Harrison S. Jackson. Edward Price
Jimson, e. Milton Johnson, James Ed
win Joee, Lewis Keith Madison, Pames
Ballard Major, Charles Herbert Mar
shall, Timothy Mckinney, William
Frank Nelson, John X. Nurse, Arleigh
Winston Scott, John c. Timer, Maize
Oylee Tyson, and William II. Welch.
CONTINUED on page p
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toria, DR.. Kelley of San Antonio and
w. Il. Ball. This board exhibited a
degree of unselfish de-
votion to the cause of community up
lift by electing Professor Washington
to succeed himself.
One of the most significant inci-
dents of the commencement week
came in the form of long petition
from the business men OF Seguin
urging the recollection of Professor
Washington 10 the presidency. 1t is
now the aim of the president and
board to. secure the service Of the
very best faculty obtainable to the
end that the session of 1922 will come
up to the highest possible. standard
of efficiency. DR.. j. II. Kelly. of. San
Antonio, who is also one of the lead
ing members Of the board of regents,
has done much to advance the inter
ests Of the school and was present at
commencement.
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached by DR. c. F. G. Curry, the
class address was delivered by DR..
William Johnson of palleS and the
diplomas delivered by Dr. w NJ Tay-
lOr Of Temple.
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U. 5. INQUIRY INTO TULSA
RIOTS IS ORDERED.

Washington, June ia general
inquiry into the race riots at Tulsa,
General Daugherty. it was announced
at the Department of Justice.
The purpose of the investigation, Of
fictals said, is to determine whether
the disorders were in violation of
Federal laws. Preliminary reports, IL
was added. show that the situation
is purely local.
The inquiry ordered is informal and
VIII be made by the departments
agents in the field Officials indicat-
ed that it was not probable that a
special investigation would be ordered.
They expressed the belief that the
situation would work itself out with
out the Intervention OF the Federal
government.
state Inquiry Ordered
Oklahoma City, Okla, June ia
thorough investigation of the Tulsa
race conflict by Attorney General Free
ling was ordered by Governor Robert
son. Mr.. Freezing was authorized to
serve all aldence which wrli be Sub
mitted to a grand Jury when it
meets.
bar Association to Aid Jury.
The Committee of Seven at a confer
ence discussed the request of Cover
nor Robertson, for a searching in
be to handle the investigation through
the grand jury special committee
from the Bar Association, it was an
operate with the County Attorneys
staff.
The Committee Of Seven also con-
sidered the rebuilding plans and steps
are to be taken to provide well bull
Negro section this 70 be done in
part as an atonement for the harm
done, and also as an example for
other cities.
The committee expects no difficulty
in obtaining the 100000 1t has been
decided is necessary to rebuild homes
owned by Negroes.
An order was issued from military
headquarters early demanding the ar
rest of any one offering for recording
deeds to or transfers OF any property
in the burned district
General Barrett assert d that ire
sponsible persons We're seeking to
obtain the property at much less than
its value.
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COURT OF CALANTHE HOLDS INTER
ESTING GRAND SESSION in DENISON.
Supreme Lodge Officers Visit
Grand Lodge; Officers are
Unanimously Reelected; Has
Surplus Over $4,000.
Denison, Texas, June 6, 1921.

the Gath Annual Session of the Grand
Court o. o; c. at I p. M, in Quinn
After preliminary remarks by G.,
W CT the Proelamati9n was read by
and the committees on Rules and
Credentials assigned their duties.
The committee on. Rules reported
While waiting for the committee on
Credentials to report, Mrs. Wesley
led in singing Life is Like a Noun
tain Railroad"
The Grand w. c., appointed Mrs.
Stringfellow of Waco as mistress at
arms.
by DR. Hamilton of Dallas. Prof N
w. Harllee of Dallas and Mr.. Wait
of Waco, were admitted. AS they en-
tered the Grand Court sang: The
Comforter has Come"
The committee on Credentials made
partial report.
W. C., i. G; Tlfterington of Indiana
the. Court of Calanthe in Texas. He
said that Texas was at the top of the
Courts of Calanthe. He complimented
Mf. shs G. w & K1 Mrs secretary a. "a Key Gf &Rd tRa
Endowment Department
They are magnificent women. He
stated that his aim in travelling over
this country was to scatter sunshine
to help the little fellow. The big
gest woman is the woman who can
get down in the gutter and help a
woman up; He urged that we work
comes, no man can work.
Mrs. N. A. Kirk. secretary of En-
dowment Department responded to the
PaInarlrs yvera rnada hv nr IJapniI
ton. Prof. Harllee and Mr.. Wait. All
remarks were encouraging and much
appreciated.
morning at 9isO a. m. with w. C., A.
D. Key presiding. meeting opened in
ritualistie form.
Mrs. Greene, wife of Supreme Pa
triot, 5. w Greene of New Orleans
was introduced and given the Grand
The roll of officers and represen-
tatives was called and a fee of 25c
from each collected. Total amount
Minutes of yesterdays session were
read and adopted.
very interesting program was
rendered by the Juveniles of Sherman,
Texas.
The speeches made by these little
folks were wonderful. The little
James Alexander captivated and
thrilled the audience with his oratory.
The Grand Matron, Mrs. L; B. Will
liams beautifully responded to this
Juvenile. A collection of S15zI was
taken to reimburse this Juveniles
treasury for their expense in COM
ing to Denison.
Remarks were made by the Supreme
W. c., e. G. Titterington after which
the meeting adjourned until 2:30 p.
m.
Wednesday Session.
Grand Court opened promptly at
. o'clock in a model court with the
different representatives filling the
various stations ef the Grand Court.
The meeting was opened in ritual
istic form. The roll was called ana
the minutes of the previous meeting
read and adopted.
At this point the Supreme w. C.
took the chair and presided.
The G. w. c.. A. D. Key read her
Continued on page 81
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PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE ON
QUESTIONS ALARMS LEAD
ERS.
Say that if He Fails to De-
clare Himself, He Will Not
Have Measured up.
(RY A. N. P.N

Washington. d. c.. June 16.-"Wil
President Harding fail us?" That is
the very serious question that is be-
political progress, 1t IS being asked
by no less persons than Col. Henry,
Lincoln Johnson. Republican National
committeeman from Georgia, and Rob-
ert r. Church. well known business
man and political wizard of Tennessee.
1t Is also being asked by their polit
ical associates and the newspapers of
the Race from one end of the coun-
There is no desire to see the Presi-
dent fail his 12,000,O00 Colored Ameri-
can constituents that backed him
numbers of letters are coming to
leaders in Washington stating that
religious denominations are holding
prayer meetings, in the cities and
the high sentiments of justice ex-
pressed in his many public addresses.
The people wish nothing less. and,
even in the words of Henry Lincoln
Johnson, I'VE certainly can endure
nothing less
South. Source of Trouble.
The whole trouble is bound up in
the policy of recognition. Colored
Americans are insisting that all citi-
zens be recognized absolutely on merit
Very active elements in the South are
urging the President to Classify the
Negro. and that means to eliminate
and segregate.
listening, If not sympathetic ear to
the plan of segregation. This infor-
nation may strike the Colored Ameri-
amazement, but The Associated Negro
Press learns this from high authority.
The situation at present may be
stated:
First.-There will be no appoint
T1I~ 20 Aff
Second.-There will be no appoint
ments of Colored Americans to presi-
Dental offices. that is. offices that
require the confirmation of the United
States Senate.
Third-There will be no appointment
of a Colored Register of the United
States Treasury, Recorder or any 9TH
er similar offices formerly held by
Colored Rennblicans.
Fourth-There will be appoint
ored Americans to prominent places
twenty or more places that do not
require Senate confirmation. Such ap-
ed amounting to $4,000 or more, and
will have the approval of President
Harding.
COIored Texas Oppose.
This. program of policy does not
respectfully Informed of the facts.
stions, declared Col johnson. TT
does not matter to US if the Jobs
named have salaries with the wealth
of Shylock, it is a matter of principle,
and we must have justice.
, "on this matter of pITinciple," con
position of Register of the Treasury.
If the protest of a few women can
keep us from this place, a similar
protest can keep us from any place
that may be given 1t cannot only
keep us from places of employment,
CONTINUED on page 81
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WILL MAKE NEW NEGRO HOMES
OF TULSA, MORE IMPROVED
(By A. N. P.)

Tulsa, Okla, June 16.-Homes for
thousands Of Negroes made destitute
by the race rioting here last week
will be rebuilt by Tulsa business men.
but age neral plan of reconstruction was
still being sought by members of the
citizens committee of welfare named
for that purpose. The Negroes will
profit in one respect, for the busi-
ness interests of the city are deter
mined that a better and more sani-
tary district will be erected. Some
prominent men object to rearing a
new Negro settlement or the ashes
of the area destroyed and suggest
that land be bought in the northern
section Of the CITY, where homes
could be built with a view to city
planning.