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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
HEAD OF WASHINGTON SCHOOLS IS
GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY
BOARD.
Roscoe Bruce, Who Has Long LILY WHITES EXERTTNG
Been Under Fire Of Patrons PILL ON HARDING POL
VIII Use Leave to Seek New ICJES
Field

Washington, D. c.. June 2.-Roscoe
c. Bruce, Colored assistant superin-
tendent of schools, whose removal
from office has been demanded by sew
eral Colored organizations, was grant
ed indefinite leave of absence, eff
fecttve September | next. 1t is eX
pected this leave will be used by Mr.
Bruce to locate another position.
The Board of Education granted the
leave when IT met in special session
in the Franklin School Building. Car
net c. Wilkinson. principal of Dunbar
High School, was named temporary
assistant superintendent.
Bruce is leaving the school sys-
TEN at this time upon the recOmmen-
intendent of schools. The board voted
s to l to grant the leave.
The leave was granted primarily in
an effort TO quiet the agitation of
the Colored people opposed to Bruce's
retaining his school post.
However. there is little likelihood
that the assistant superintendent will
ever come back to the local school
Bruce has made application for sew
eral positions outside the city.
The board room and the corridors
the boar met. Believing the climax
of the the Bruce case at hand, several
hundred ColOred men and women
who have fought for his removal
crowded the place long before the
The efficiency and character of
Bruce has pecn attacked numerous
times by District CUlored organiZa-
tions Only once did Bruce attempt to
answer publicly the charges made
against him. but then his declarations
of innocence made no impression upon
those opposed to him and the fight
for his removal continued.
When DR.. Ballou first took office
last July he announced that he was
open-minded on the Bruce case; that
he would give the assistant superin-
tendent an opportunity to prove his
worth.
The board, it is Understood, did not
dismiss Bruce from office. feeling such
action would count against the man
when he seeks a position elsewhere.
The granting of the leave method was
Bruce has been in the District
school system for fifteen years, COM
ing here in 1906 as supervising prin-
cipal The year following he was
appointed assistant superintendent for
Colored schools.
The fight on his incumbency began
in 1911 and was waged then by three
Colored members of the board. This
fight came under the superintenency
of DIR. William Davidson. The con-
test then was quieted but broke out
a fresh about two years ago, when
dent. At that time the fight was wag-
ed by the Parents League, an organ
ization which challenged Bruce's com
potency
A special investigation by the Board
of Education was completed on Oc-
tober %, 1919, and the majority re-
port signed by DR.. II. Il. Learned
and Mrs. Coralie Cook, declared his
administration satisfactory. Fountain
Peyton dissented,
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
COLORED WOMEN
CALL ON GOVERN
OR MCCRAY

Indianapolis. Ind, June 2-Follow-
ing the opening of the morning ses-
sion of the State Federation of Color
ed Women's Clubs at the Second Rap
tist church, G vernon Warren 4. Me-
Cray received a committee of Col
ored women, representing the Aneri-
can citizenship department of the
National Association of Colored Wnm-
ems Clubs with Miss Bessie Jones. OF
French Lick chairman.
The committee urged the appoint
ment by the Governor of an inter-
racial committee to be composed OF
seven Golored and seven white wom-
en-, with the Governor presiding Of
ficer for the meetings The work of
thls committee would follow prac-
tcally, the same lines as those being
carried out in about fifteen states
where such organizations exist. Tao
committee outlined plans for better
understanding between the races, and
indicated lines for the economic and
betterment Of conditions for ali con-
cerned. Besides Miss JONES' others on
the committee were Mrs. Sallie Stew
art, of Evansville; Mrs. Francis Ber-
+. Il. Ransom, indianapolis, and Geor-
ge r. Stewart. publisher of the In
dianapolis Recorder. as an advisory
member of the committee.
Knowing Your Community" was
the subject of a paper read at the
M ming session by Mrs. Daisy Bish-
op, followed by a discussion led by
Mrs. Edna Artis. Among the DEPART
ments that reported were domestic
science. the temperance department
mothers" departn ent, Juvenile court,
Sunday school. Mrs. Sallie Stewart,
state organizer. made her report. Mrs.
Lama Wilson of school No. 6S, Color
ed Orphans Home, read a paper on
| Child Welfare and group OF pu-
pills from school No II gave a play
with Mrs. w. r. Brown directing
Mrs, olivia Mitchell and Ida l.. Gar
nett also made reports.
The Elizabeth Carter Council. of
Federated Colored Clubs. of Indiana
polls, gave reception Wednesday
night in honor of the delegates and
visitors. The Research Club of which
Mrs A. Il. Manning is the president.
attended the afternoon session We'd
nesday in q body and made con-
! tribution to the Frederick Douglass
fund, of which Mrs. Stewart is chair
| man.
Interest In Election.
1t is said by friends of Mrs. Ger
/ trude HILL president of the feder-
alton, that she will not consider nomi-
nation for recollection and wide inter-
est is being shown in the selection
of president Although the nomina-
Continued on page 81
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
NEGRO WINS
DASH AT HAIR
WARD MEET.

Cambridge, Mass, June Harvard
won over Princeton on crack in the
Stadium this afternoon during the last
event, and by one point. The final
score was SO to S.
Ned Gourdin. the Crimsons Negro
athelet who alrady won the hundred
and running broad jump toed the
mark in The 22O yard dash with his
team two points in the rear. Steven
son of Princeton. who already won
the 440, was the favorite, and it
looked as if Harvard would lose.
Gourdin and Stevenson ran about even
until half the istance was covered,
then the Hardvard man spurted and
won by half a yard. Chaplin of Har-
yard followed Princeton across the
line
Gourdin's time was % 3-5 seconds
and this victory. brought him a total
Of 10 points. His, mark of "a feet,
inches bettered the record made by
KraenZlein of Penn in the 1899 inter
collegiates by an inch and a half for.
Then came the Harvard rooters'
chance to cheer and they made the
best of the opportunity.
Two clean sweeps were made by
Princeton in the two mile and Har-
ten yard lead over Rogers at the
Finish of the two miles, which he won
in minutes SO 2-5 seconds. The
Princeton runners We're punched all
had to do II feet to win the pole
vault.
Davis and Gratwick of Rarvard
finished in this order Capt. OCon-
nell came back to-day and won a
pretty mile. He laid back for half
the distance Capt Mccullough of
Princeton holding the lead during the
first two laps. OConnell made his
Of in a
shook off the speed in the last lap
and shook Off the tired Mccullough,
who has not been in the best con-
dition lately Foresman and Brye \
, of Princeton followed the Harvard
leader home Mccullough laned fourth
place. As was expected. Princeton had
the better Of the running from the
Harvards strength in the field
events however, held her up to a
winning finish. Harvard took eight
first places, four of which were
! Princeton annexed five first places,
! T. C. Speers in throwing the ham
mer 14S feet Z inches, scoring Prin-
| ceton's sole victory in the field events.
Conever of Princeton won the $50"
in 1850. He met stiff opposition from
his team mate, Penfield, but nosed
him out at the. tape by two yards
bundles in O:13 3d. in addition to
finishing in tie with Goodell. Q
team mate, in the high jump for first
place, with a jump of 5 feet II inches
| TAYLOR of Princeton won the low
hurdles With Fits of Harvard sec
ond and Massey of Princeton third
| The time was 0:25.
Tolbert. Harvard's football player
Z won the shot put over Haisey and
Keck of Princeton, who finished in
that order. Tolbcrt made his best rec.
ord OF the year with a throw of a
feet inches.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
NEGRO COMPANIES PUR-
CHASE VESSEL FOR
$4,000

Louisville, Ky. June "A sale for
the steamer Pilgrim. owned by the
louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Com
pany, to a syndicate of Negro or
ganizations of Pittsburgh, was
considered practically closed today
900 for the boat which sum is iden--
tical with the construction cost. of
the Pilgrim when it was built four
years ago at the Jeffersonville ship
yards, A..
M. A. Fromholtz. president of the
ferry company, planned to leave for
Pittsburg to close the deal and ex-
pected TO wind up the. sale tomorrow.
Clarence Eccles, a Negro patrolman
Of Pit sburgh, Is in Louisville repre-
senting the purchasing interests. He
came here Saturday.
Eccles represents a number oil Ne
gro fraternities and other organiza-
tions of Pittsburgh. He has the back
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
new Y. W. c. A. IS FORM
ALLY OPENED IN LITTLE
ROCK.

Little Rock Ark, June 2.--One of
the most unique services which has
ever given in Little Rock was held
relently at the Phyllis Wheatly Club
the Negro branch of the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association, under the
direction of the Committee of Negro
Work Of the south central field of the
Y. w. c. A. and the local Advisory
Board Of the club.
The principal address was made by
Governor McRae, who urged that the
Negro women and girls of the city
should endeavor to make the club
stand as symbol of spiritual ad-
vancement in the community.
The service marked the formal open
ing of The recently completed club
house. at 924 Gaines street, the gift
to the Negro women and girls of the
city from the National Council of the
Young Womens Christian Association,
in recognition of the services of the
Negro group in morale work during
the war.
Under the direction of the national
secretary of re Committee of Negro
Work, the Little Rock Negro workers
collected more than $4,000 for relief
their people and contributed an ad-
ditional $1,000 toward the club build
ing.
At the conclusion u. the war,
through the national committee and
the co-oper0 tion of the local board of
the Negro Young Women's Christian
Association, composed of four white
and five Negro women, a gift of $40.-
600 was made for the purchase of the
site and the erection Of a clubhouse
to carry on the work of the y. w. c.
A. Recently, the National Council
presented the furniture and the com
pleted structure was opened to the
public for the first time yesterday
afternoon.
The club is said to be one of the
finest in the country for Negro girls
hollow tile building, with an inside
finish of cream walls and brow ~ wood
work The living room has been
done in wicker, with chintz over drap-
cries and white curtains at the many
windows, and an air of comfort and
beauty On the lower floor. besides
the living room, is the writing room
and the general offices
The upper floor contains the club
the building and is adapted to meet
ings of all kinds. The hangings here
are mulberry, and the furniture a
cushions. 4 kitchen and serving
room are also on this floor.
In the basement are the showers
the stoIeroom and the heating plant
The building will be in charge of ar
efficient Negro woman secretary anC
p. M, with special evening hours.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
4OH BKGEE COMMENCEMENT MARKED By THOUGHTFUL ADDRESSES
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED TO &O GRADUATES BY PRINCI-
PAL MOTION. ADDRESSES DELIVERED BY JESSE @. THOM-
AS, DR. P JAMES BRYANT. EXHIBITS CAUSE COMMENT
FROM VISITORS; MANY PRIZES ARE AWARDED.

narrow view of life and who does
not lack confidence in other races.
1t needs men and women who believe
in their race and in the white race
an harmonious and helpful adjust
ment Of all difficulties, differences and
problems between the races.
There never would have been a
Tuskegee Institute had not Booker
7. Washington believed that he would
secure from the white people of the
South, as we'll as those of the North,
hearty sympathetic and generous CO.
operation And you will not succeed
If you assume the attitude that all
white people are your enemies. The
success of Tuskeg Institute and
her graduates has been due very lar
gely to the fact that they have been
able to see good in all races and in
all classes of people and have been
able to get the best cooperation from
them. Keep Faith, therefore, in your
own race, in the white race in your
country and of course in God.
You have selected an excellent name
for your class, Superior" and 1 want
you to strive to live up to it in all
that it means. You can't aim too high
or set your stakes too far ahead in
all of your work. In all of your future
life:
Aim high and far,
Your aim the Sky, Your goal the
STAR
AiuiHul AuuEeHS
One Of the features of the Exer-
cises was the Annual Alumni Address
which was delivered by Jesse o.
Thomas. of class 1911. Among other
things Mr.. Thomas said:
Ten years ago on an occasion cor
responding to this 10S ambitious for
ward looking men and women re-
ceived diplomas indicating that they
had received the prescribed course Of
training an were able to perform
some definite task. They had been at
Tuskegee from one to seven years
and had an opportunity of imbiding
much of what has become a classic
and internationally known as the
Booker r. Washington" spirit. They
realized that for the first time their
conduct official and otherwise would
not only influence the attitude of the
people with whom they come in CON
tact with reference to their Alma
Mater but that they were assuming
the responsibility of and would be
held responsible for the position of
feducated men, and women. Many were
glad that the time had come to as
sumo responsibility for their own So
cial and economic existence, others
We're undecided. Like a benediction
the Valedictorian of the class Mr.. Ju-
Illus Freeman who occupies a seat on
this platform. admOnished us in GO
ing forth to duty to remember the
motto of the class mo Victory with
out Conflict" They were not long
Continued on page 81
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ing of white mine owners and bust
ness men of Pittsburgh. The Pilgrim
will be taken to Pittsburg for use by
the Negro organizations as an eX-
cursion vessel,
The Louisville G. Jeffersonville Fer
ry Company in the last several months
has been on the verge of making
number of deals for the Pilgrim.
However. the company has been hold
ing out for a sale price of 100000.
The Pilgrim was used regularly in the
excursion trade here for several years,
running to Fern Grove. Last year II
was rented out by the ferry company
FOR the excursion run to Sugar Grove,
below Louisville.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
SIDELIGHTS OF WASHING
TON.

Attorney w. Ashbie Hawkins, of
Baltimore, has been selected for the
speaker of the day, at the annual
meeting of the alumnae association
of Howard University. June 10, the
session opening at IL a. IN. Isaac
Nutter of Atlantic City, President of
the association. has extended an in
vitatoin to all of the 1921 graduates
to be present and participate in the
meeting. Communications have been
sent to all Howard alumnae through
out the country. asking them to have
representatives. present for the meet
ing, which will begin unusual one.
For the first time in the history of
the institution, there will be a trus-
tee of the University selected from
the Association. Three persons will
be slected by the Association, one of
whom will be elected a trustee. There
will be an election of officers, indi-
cations pointing to Attorney Nutter
being reelected president. The ses-
sion will be in Rankin Memorial Chap
ell
Charles Banks of Mound Bayou,
Miss leading business man of that
state, spent several days in Washing
ton on business Mr.. Banks is very
hopeful of the outlook both for the
race, and business. He is firm be-
lever in cooperation.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
SAYS DISCRIMINATION
RIFE IN ARMY DECISIONS.
(By A. N. P.l

Chicago, June 2-Persistant rumors
of deliberate and aggravating cases
of discrimination against Colored men
in the several departments of the
to exist. A recent instance of gross
scrimination has come to the atten-
tion Of The Associated Negro Press.
Robert L. Ephraim student at the
University of Chicago is the latest
victim of race prejudice in this direc-
tion.
A representative of the a. N r. in
terviewed the young man and he made
he played in an effort to, take ad-
vantage of the training at the Reserve
Officers Training Camp.
"a entered Howard University the
Autumn Quarter of 1918 and con-
nected myself with Unit 81 Reserve
Officers Training Corps. seven men
were sent up from Howard to the
Reserve Officers Training Camp De-
vens, Mass. Upon my return to How
ard | was commissioned and appointed
Battalion Adjutant of 311th Unit, Up
ton, finishing the Junior College there,
entered the Senior college OF Arts
Chicago with the intention Of con-
Meeting myself with the Military
Science department there I took the
matter up with Col. Marr, the COM
manding officer who Informed me
that it was against the policy of the
War department to admit Negroes in
the Artillery, that if it were the In,
fantry or the cavalary there would
be no discrimination / found noth-
ing in the catalogue making color
a prerequisite to any department. so
took the matter up with the Dean
of the Senior College and the Dean
Of men, who claimed that they were
powerless to act in the case, 1t was
| then that l appealed to President Va
ry Pratt Judson, who after 1f'nie
| the facts, asked that call at has OF.
| flee about two days later. This l die
| only to be told by his office girl thai
the President had given the Dean OF
| the Senior college power to act II
the case. OF course. the Dean didn'
! act, and here Is where the case rests
Since the Commander-in-Ch -Chiet o
the Army and Navy has said tn
Fundamental laws recognized no groul
distinction no sectional distinction
and no class distinction, and ther'
must be none in legislation and ad
ministration, 1t seems to me that thi
is splendid opportunity to at leas
test the sincerity of the President
utterances.'
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04
$5O,OOOReal Estate Co
Opens Its Doors.

Columbus, Ohio. June 2.---There has
been organized in the city of Co
iumbus. The Columbus Mortgage and
Security Company, with its headquar-
ters at G75 Il. Long street. incorpor-
ated under The laws of tie State of
Ohio for S50,OoO.
Of this kind in this part of the coun-
try. They handle second mortgages,
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04

deal in real estate and other seouri-
ties. They are now open and doing
business. They have made several
loans and are now placing shares or
the market for sale to the public.
The President is Mr.. N. b. Allen;
Vice Prcsidnt, Mr.. j. o. HaithcoX;
Treasurer MIR. James w. Williams
Secretary, Mr.. James II. Hendricks.
and Attorney, Mr. John s. Harrison.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04

Tho Bureau Of Information for the
convenience of the Public in securing
Information concerning governmental
departments has been opened for busi
office Department located on Penns j.
vania at 12th street. Postmaster Gen,
eral Hays has sent potice to all
Postmasters ITO post in the lobbles OF
post offices, and II possible, in public
libraries. advising the public OF this
convenience.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04

Mrs. Mary b. Talbert, of Buffalo,
N. Y, is in the city making arrange
ly rem 1delling the famous Frederick
Dougl1ss home, Anacostia. The me-
mortal organization has about 81 900
in hand with which to begin work.
with the tremendous possibilities sur
rounding the mansion and the early
fifteen acres of valuable ground, $780,
600 should be raised by the people to
beautlly the estate. DR.. Emmett j.
Scott of Howard Univers ty has
agreed to cooperate with the organ
ization and secured the University
architect who has recommended, with
out compensation, the things that
should be done. Dr. Scott and the ar
chitect recently inspected the home
and ground
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04

Postmaster General VIII H. HAYS
personally extended an invitation 10
The Associated Negro Press washing :
ton representative to be present at
the bi-weekly conferences of news
paper men in the Postoffice Depart
ment Newspaper representatives or
daily papers throughought the coun-
try attend these conferences.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-04

In the next release Of The AS
sociate Negro Press Sery ce, portions
of correspondence, and telephone
interview with the Secretary of one OF
the members of President Harding's
cabinet will be given. This Secretary
declared that he cound not under
stand why Colored Americans should
object to segreGation signs, which 1t
is alleged stillFappear in this par
ticular department. This will be the
most startling information yet re-
leased under the present administra-
tion.
Evening journal., 1921-02-18
Great Rejoicing By
Rheumatic CrippIes
If 80 Crippled You Can't Use Arms or
Legs Rheuma VIII Help You or
Nothing 10 Pay.

II you want relief in two days, swift.
gratifying relief. take one teaspoOnful OF
Rheuma once a day.
II you want TO dissolve the uric acid
poison In your body and drive 10 out
through the natural channels so that you
will be free from rheumatism. get n 20
cent bottle Of Rheuma from your drug
gist today.
rheumatism is powerful disease,
strongly entrenched IN joints and muscles.
I'm order TO conquer it a powerful enemy
must be sent against It. Rheuma Is the
enemy OF rheumatism (nO matter what
fOrml-an enemy that must conquer II
every time or your money will be re-
funded.
Rbcuma contains no narcotics-is ab-
s0lutely harmless and thoroughly re-
liable. because 40 Is the one remedy that
has relieved the agonizlng pains Of
rheumatism sufferers who thought moth
ing would give relief. 10 should DO as
much for yOu-it seldom fails y. b
Dauforth will gladly supply you on the
no-cure, n0-pay plan
Evening journal., 1921-02-18

But how am ever 10 get down
90 the earth ag9in?" asked the Boba-
dil Jim OF the Star in worried
voice. Mick mas taken my Wishing
Ring, and besides that ne and Nancy
have all The charms and the Magic
Green Shoes. You say my magic Is
II no use up here in the sky?"
The star shook his head. NO not
biz But wen have TO get You
down TO earth some way. We GER
tainly don't want you up here" And
he thought hard for a minute OF two.
suppose" he aaid finally, "ihal
each twin lends yvH ora Magic Green
Shoe. That would get you to earth
safely. Will you promise to return
them ?"
"Yes. yes, yes" said the Jim
eagerly. II you will only get me
safely to the earth, I'll promise 10
leave the shoes on the high rock
above the clcNds where these chill
dren may find them when they, too
Journey earthward."
'srhat won't do" said the Star
you'll have TO think Of some place
else"
~Then I'll leave them on the door
step - my palace in the desert said
the Jim.
-That won't do, either" declared
the Star, shaking his head.
How about leaving them on the
Equst0r2" asked the Jim.
Again the Star shook his head.
NO. indeed You know as well as
] do that no magic is - any use on
the Equator Why, one even loses
his shadow therew
The Jim began to look worried
Are you children still determined t'
20 10 the South pole after the los
tOysfm he asked.
Evening journal., 1921-02-18
Catarrh
Quickly Ended by a Pleasant
Germ-Killing Antiseptic

The little Hyomei Inhaler IS made. u
hard rubber and can easily be carried Ih
Into this inhaler pour a few drops Of
magical Hyomei
This Is absorbed By the anuseptie
aau1e within and now you are ready 20
breathe n In over the germ infested
membrane where % viii speedily begin its
work Of killing eatarrh germs hyoulsl ~
made 81 Australian eucalyptus combined
with other antiseptics and is very pleas
ant 70 breathe.
II is guaranteed TO end catarrh, Dron,
rhifis. sore throat, Group, coughs ana
colds or money back. ~ cleans ou- d
stuffed mp head IN Two mlnu'es'
Sold BY \. b. Danforth aud druggists
aNnrNMhere.-
Evening journal., 1921-02-18

YES, indeedr they cried together.
The wizard Strengthened and cried
suddenly Keep the Green shoes
and all the charms I'm not afraid OF
YOU, and now I'm going to jumpW
Which he.did.