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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HOWARD
UNIVERSITY HOLD SEMI-ANNUAII
MEET
(By A. N. Pr

Washington. Feb. 17.--At the Semi
Annual meeting OF the Board of
Trustees Of Howard University held
Friday, February 4, on the University
quire. was elected Dean of the Law
School succeeding Hon. B. F. Langston
who has served as Dean during the
past forty or more years. Resolutions
in connection with Dean Leighton's
retirement and he was elected Dean
Emeritus of the Law School follow
ing the passage of these resolutions.
Charles S. Sreve and William l..
Houston were elected to the vacancies
created by the retirement OF Dean
Leighton and George T. Williams, Es-
quire. who also offered his resignation
due to increased duties and RESPONSE
bilitl0s as a result of Dean Leighton's
James c. waters of Washing ION,
d. c., was elected Secretary and liz
brarian and as member of the facul-
ty of fine Law School.
Certain physical reconstructions are
to take place at the Law School at
once and in addition, steps have been
taken to advance the standing OF the
School of Law that it may become
eligible for membership in the Ameri-
can Association of Law Schools. Re-
ports were submitted by Dr. ]. Stan
ley Durkee, President, and DIR. Emmett
y. Scott. Secretary-Treasurer of the
Board of the various University ac-
tivities during the past six months,
The University was authorized to
work out a financial campaign look
ing 10 the larger endowment of the
University which is making an ear
nest effort increase its financial
resources that adequate salaries may
be provided for its under paid
force. The University is in flourishing
condition with the largest attendance
in its history. The annual meeting of
the Board is to be held June 3, 1921.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
CHICAGO NEWS.

Chicago Ill, Feb. 17-Rev. Henry
Joseph Johnson of Ethica, N. Y, has
been appointed presiding elder Of the
Chicago District of the Michigan
Conference and to act as pastor oil
The Michigan Avenue, Zion Church.
Rev. johnson will take up his work
at once ard is destined to make a
great success.
walker A. Bright, 1928 Walnut
street, who has been i'll for some time
at his home, is much better and able
to be out again.
Mrs. Nettie Anderson and Miss
Ruth C. Baskin, 1924 Vernon Ave,
who purchased several lots in Nor
gan Park through the Bailey Realty
Co., 1888 State St., are expected to
erect modern home in the suburb
during the early summer.
After attending the anniversary oi
The Sunshine Club OF Gary, Ind,
and spending some time with friends.
Mrs. F. B. Walker snd her daughter,
Helen, 1924 Vernon Ave-. are back.
Mrs. Mary Foster, 344 e. 41st ST..
presiding officer of The Sisters of
Bethany, has Put on a big drive in
order to increase It's membership to
one hundred. They are doing a
splendid work.
Mrs. Sarah Stratton, Worthy Prin-
cess of Gates Ajar Temple No. 35,
who has been quite i'll for several
weeks, is able to be out again among
her many fraternal friends.
The officers, members and Virgin
ians in general are urged to attend
the regular monthly meeting of The
Virginia Society on wednesday ev-
ening. Feb. 16 at 1898 State street.
The Pyramid Building and Loan
Association, 1889 State street the
only corporation of It's kind conducted
by members Of the Race in the state.
is meeting with great success and it's
receipts have totaled one thousand
dollars. During It's two years Of ex-
istence the association has loaned
$50 100000 to members Of the Race
to help lift mortgages from their
property.
Ruth Temple 70, S. NJ 7. n en-
terrain it, officers and members at
Chill Supper on Saturday evening
February 10Th at the residence OF
Mrs. L. Rabe, 319 p. S1st
NJ. t. Bailey. president. The Bailey
Realty Co., 1888 State Street, is re-
ceiving congratulations and words Of
praise from the people to whom he
sold more than seven blocks Of prop
ertv in Morgan Park last fall. Mr.
Bailey Is nov bending every Effort
to help these people build home on
the property.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
SPEAKERS AT URBAN LEAGUE
GATHERING FIsAY KU-KLUx
KHAN.


steEsard rake. who has sometimes
been described as "Americas best re-
porter" and the Rev. DR.. s. Parkes
c8dman, who fills the Same high
Justice for the Negro at the Academy
Of Music last night, deriving the Ku
I1lux spirit. The meeting had been
called under the auspices of the
Brooklyn Urban League, which Is
working 10 bring about n spirit OF
co-operation between the white and
the black races, and the lincoln Set
tlement witch has done much for
Colored people.
About GO rer cent OF those In the
been advertised as something which
would develop q strong protest
against the Ku Klux Khan, but vers'
little was said about that secret So
ciety. which y growing steadily stron
DR. Cadman touched on Il briefly,
stating that the history Of the Ku
Klux was not one to be proud Of and
that nothing would be remedied by
the organisation of secret societies.
here from choice and that the Negro
problem was one which had he en-
made by the white man.
Ray Stannard Baker. who was chief
Of this Press Bureau Of the American
Peace, Commission In Paris. said that
today the problem OF race contact
stand forth as the most Important
IN M world; OF how different peoples
different races, forced by new condi-
lions to live together. can find a way
OF living on terms o. justice and OF
amity
Because o. the peculiar facilities he
had for observation at the Peace Con-
ference where natives Of all nations
TO urge their special pleas
on the delegates, Mr.. Bakers address
was OF pore than usual interest. In
part. he said:
OLE Rnce Barpinrs Gone.
THE nroblem of thu cortngt Of the
Negro and white in our cities r. only
a part OF much larger problem. Gee
what ~ happening in California at
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
GRAND PRESIDENT ooLORED AS
ISOLATION OF RAILWAY EN-
PbOYEES TO TOUR SOUTHERN
. STATEs.
tBy A. N. NJ,

Chicago. Feb III. H. Eiland
Grand President Of the colored Asso-
citation Of Railway Employees, after
uresenting his claims before the
United States railway board has re-
turned to Memphis, the headquarters
OF the Association and win immed-
lately make a tour of the entire
southern section.
Mr.. Eiland. who has been in the
city since the first OF the year in be-
half OF his organization, believes that
the railway board will give fair con-
sideration to the claims of the Color
cd railway men. IT Is the first time
in the history Of the nation that the
claims OF Colored trainmen have been
spuarely placed before the highest
tribunal.
, At the time the presentations were
made, the occasion was dramatic
Every member Of the board was in
his seat and remained there. while
the representative OF white organiza-
tons some OF them hostile TO justice
for the Negro. listened with rapt at
tention.
The Colored trainmen have donated
a days wages to their organization
for the purpose Of successfully carry
ing out the program of proper presen-
tation before the board. These efforts
will be continued another month.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
RACE WOMEN INVITED TO At
TEND MEMORIAL FOR SUSAN II.
ANTHONY.

Washington, D. c.. Feb 17.-It is
18th of February will b. set aside as
women's independence day. IT is the
anniversary of the birth of Susan b.
Anthony, whose work laid the foun-
dation not only for the political free
dom OF the women Of this country
but for their right TO educa ION
economic Independence and every
kind OF public life.
This year the day will be celebrated
by the unwilling OF a memorial sta
tue TO the three suffrage pioneers
Mrs. Susan S. Anthony. and Eliza
beth Cady Stanton and Lucretia
Noe. The statue has just been COM
pieted by Mrs. Adelaide Johnson and
represents tho heads OF the three
leaders. II ~ TO be presented to the
national capitol. II Is fitting that all
women should be represented when
all women have profited by the work
OF the early leaders, and practically
all organized women In the country
aided In the long campaign which so
mony of tribute all the great natior
al organizations OF women in q o
country will take part including rhe
National Association OF Colored Wom-
ems Clubs. Everything possible VIII
be done to make the memorial serv-
vices Impressive. They are being ar
ranged by Miss Hazel MacKaye and
Mrs. M, Moore Forrest, Miss Jane Ad-
dams will preside. Foreign women as
we'll as American viii take part, for
the women movement Is universal
movement and q victory for one ma
ton Is a victory for all
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
RAILROAD CLERGY BUREAU
MAKES STRINGENT RULINGS.
Ey A. N. e.)

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 17-Re-
cognized ministers are in protest at
the ruling of the railroad clergy bu-
reau recently in limiting their prsv-
ileges in the way of reduced rate
tickets over the various lines ana
forcing all to submit to stringent
regulations in applying for and Sc
curing permits for such tickets Coll
ored ministers international Alliance
Of this city had the matter before the
organization.
Railroad authorities have ruled that
Colored preacher applying for a per-
NIT for reduced fare must present
some evidence that he is in reality
an authorized minister of the gospel
and represents some genuine religious
organization. This ruling was made
because of discovery that NUMBERS of
Negro men have been adopting the
calling of a preacher on their own
account and using the title OF REV
erend," thus self bestowed, as a
means to secure the privileges of gem
pine ministers when desiring travel
on. the railroad.
The regular pastors of Colored
churches have taken this ruling as a
relation upon them all and they are
seeking to have the order rescinded.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
$4,000 DRIVE ON FOR GREGORY
INSTITUTE.

wilmington, N. c., Feb. ia hard
drive has been started to raise $3.-
900 for the aid of Gregory Institute.
ing for Colored people in this sec
ton II North Carolina. Recently the
school has been in sore straits for
money to carry on it's work. Work.
eTs in the drive declare that the citi-
zens are responding heartily to the
cause and that the school will not be
permitted to close.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
BANK GRANTED CHAPTER.
(By A. n. P.)

ated by Colored men here has been
given charter by the Secretary of
State and will increase its capital
to $2J, 000 The officers of all white
banks recommended the granting of
the charter The institution for the
past ten years has been operated by
company OF business men. and ac-
cording to officials of leading banks
has been the cause of hundreds of
Colored residents acquirins the saving
habit Thomas b. Holloway. who
started out with nothing and Is
now fairly wealthy, is president of
the bank. Holloway declare he sue
ceeded by simple adherence TO the
rule, Honesty Is the best policy"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19

lation of Galveston) or it would build
1880 miles of good macadam roads
at $4,000 per mile.
study of such figures indicatvs
the need of public education in re-
gard to fire prevention. 1t must be
realized that property destroyed by
fire represents an utter and ire
trievnble loss TO Society as whole,
while the inexcusable toll in human
life and suffering can hardly be COM
puted.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19

white men. many OF them from, the
North, who are protectionists and are
eager to support Republican candi-
dates X the Rerrelican party will di-
vorce ik,alf frGGl any Negro affilia-
ton and eliminate the Negro from
polifics This process OF elimination
has been Roing on rapidly IN North
Carolina, and where the Republican
national Eicket could command only
a handful OF votes decade or two
ago. North Carolina last fall rolled
up Republican white vote OF 2fNUO0
for - Harding. Georgia Is the Hast
strcnRhold ~ the South OF the Negro
voter Suffrage Is little restricted
there. although many wealthy white
men on Atlanta have Deen urging up
an fhe Republicans the elimination
~ TIT Negro. This Ssyts attempted In
xgie last Campaign elect delegates
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19

Mote; 1t is estimated that at least
haif ~ the t5ss occasioneu by cleo
tricity sparks from fires ena s apbie
{aneoua combustion was prevcntaple;
"a That Ali the other causes hau
some degree OF preventabiltty'1 .o,,,
Unknown Causes (Probably largely
" ,Tes,as stands s,se enth among All the
states IN losses from fire and the as
tonishlng totals quoted above sn4u. Ss
as stated be Increased by aD0ua e e4
nor cent 70 cover losses not reported
~ the National Board Of Fire Under.
writer's. Thus II will be seen tns ~
this state during the. years t esl 20 20
isr -. In averare Of S9,2G2,S6 for the
sndniaence OF its fostiy habit Of Play
Ing n.y. With fire. II The huge five years sar
' .o.aa ,vs,a.a az wasted, II would have
buIit s.S72 houses at $4,000 erisesce
fsufficient 70 furnish BONES ~ ~
SO psopie, or more tisan the popu-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
A NEW HIGH SCHOOL F0M r.
fIix A. n. ~

Paducah, KY, Feb. ia nigh
school building is under copasructiop
hers Is cost S15O.O0c. II wi be khe
finest ID this section Of r. country.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
WHAT is CAUSING TEXAS, FIRES.
FIVE YEAR TOTAL OF Sl6,36I 1881
SHOWN To BE LARGELY PRE-
VENTABLE. PUBLIC COOPERA-
TION NECESSARY.

The National Board of Fire Under
writers through its Actuarial Bureau
mas Just completed a five year anaiy-
SIS or the fire losses for Texas THESE
figures, now for the first time mace
public, reveal in a startling way the
price, which is paid by the State for
public ignorance and carelessness in
the matter of fire hazard. They are
drawn from an exhaustive study of
approximately 3S,46O different fires
actually reported upon the insurance
companies, and to the figures present.
ted II Is estimated that 25 per cent
should be added TO cover fires not re-
ported to the Actuarial Bureau.
The causes are classified into three
groups, of which twelve are listed
as strictly preventable with a total
of $f75S.172 or 1861 per cent OF the
whole; nine are uesignated partly
1917 per cent of the whole, and be-
yond these are the unknown causes
totaling $15.571.18S or 1915. These un-
known causes may be considered as
probably largely preventable, since,
IL known. they would be distributed
among the other causes.
Examining more closely. we find
that while Exposure meaning the
spread of fires already started, takes
1926. the largest original cause of fire
Is that of Defective Chlmneys and
Flues with its toll of S1,929,S67. Next
came Lightning 1,623,817 as the most
destructive fire cause, followed by
Matches Smoking $1.196,743 and
Stoves, Furnaces, Boilers and their
The complete table for five years
ctrictiv pravay+,,hla Ca,,ses.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19
TIE SOUTHERN G. 0. PA PRAC.
TIcAL QUESTION or POLITICS

CONTINUED from page -
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-01-21
ELEVEN FINANCIAL
CONCERNS DOMINATE
COUNTRY'S RAILROADS
By Charles IA. Kelley.

Predictions that the railroad ques-
tion was not settled with the enact.
ment of the Cummins-Esch transpor-
tation bill are being realized, and
much sooner than was anticipated.
Less than a year after the carriers
were returned to private control con.
gress and other government agencies
are being importuned to make inquiry
into practices that SAVIOR strongly OF
those which few years ago forced
the enactment of restrictive and reg
ulatory laws, and unless all the signs
are wrong the criminality and waste.
| fulness OF banker-speeulator manage
ment will be projected upon the
screen of national politics and will
remain live Issue until congress I'M
does the harm that has been wrought.
In a petition filed with the Inter
state Commerce Commission by w.
Jett Lauck, an economist OF national
repute, representing w ii. Johnston,
president of the international Associ-
alton of Machinists. an investigation
of locomotive and car repair contracts
| is requested II is represented in the
statement that contracts entered into
by railroads with private repair plants
owned or controlled by bankers who
manipulate the railroads Will cost the
public three-quarters of billion dol
lars each year in excessive charges.
This estimate is based upon contract
prices and costs incurred for similar
repairs made by the railroad admin
istration during government control In
the railroad repair shops.
Mr.. Laaek states that the banking
firm OF Morgan & Co and ten other
allied financial institutions practically
dominate the railroads OF the country,
as we'll as locomotive and car con-
Germs. Through system OF inter
locking diractorates. II is planned 70
loot the railroads in the interest OF
corporations that do not come under
government regulation and supervi-
sion. Operating on cost-plus' basis,
through the transportation act, the
railroads have nothing to lose by the
padding of expense accounts, and
they are prepared to go as far in this
direction as the Interstate Commerce
Commission and public opinion viii
permit.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-01-21
COMPARE PRICE or
HIDES WITH WHAT YOU
PAY FOR PAlR OF SHOES

''If leather and shoe costs are based
upon the prices paid for hides IL
would be but short time before we
could purchase our footwear at pre-
war figures" said an urban farmer the
other day Il received $3.50 yesterday
for two hides that two years ago
would have brought not less than $ls.
One was from a two.year-old steer
and was as fine an article as | ever
viewed. II sold for 81 % The other.
from calf. brought tine mnnificent
sum Of s105. The Review printed
figures from a federal report recently
showing that labor costs IN pair
of shoes averaged about 81 cents.
Adding a reasonable margin for the
preparation OF the raw materials be-
fore il goes to the factory, for fair
profits to manufacturers, wholesalers.
retailers--each and all OF then-and
IL IS difficult to understand shoe prices
during the last four years In my
opinion there are too many middle
men exacting profits From manufac-
turer to retailer is sufficient II the
welfare of the purchasing public IS
to be given consideration
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-01-21
SPECIAL INTERESTS
PLAN TO NuLlIFY
ANTITRUST ACT

IL is significant that the railroads,
through their special representatives.
are now at Washington seeking the
enactment of laws that will emascn.
late the Clayton Antitrust Act. sec
ton 10 OF which eompels railroads 70
award contracts TO lowest bidders In
competition conducted under rules and
regulations laid down by the Inter.
state Commerce Commission. This acl
was approved more than six years
ago, but never became operative 50
far as the railroads were concerned
because congress af each session. At
the behest OF the railroads. suspended
its provisions. The railroads con.
tended that they had been unable to
get their affairs in shape to meet the
provisions OF the act. but II is now
known that they never intended to do
So Recently the anti-gfaft section
was again suspended. buf President
Wilson upset the plans of the railroad
managers by yetoing the suspending
resolution. The railroad senators have
not permitted the veto message To
come up for discussion, apprehending
a debate that will inform the public
of the things that are being done To
IL. Instead, il is planned TO enact
new legislation taking the life out of
the antitrust law and giving legal Inn
munity to railroad officials TO graft to
their hearts content. Just how far
this scheme will get cannot now be
determined.
The railroads asked nothing but
what this congress has been willing
to grant, and precedent win be VIC.
lated il they are now denied oppor.
tunity to increase burdens they are
imposing upon the people.
The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion announces that it proposes to
conduct formal inquiry into railroad
contractural relations with interlock.
ing supply companies. but it seems to
be in no hurry TO get under way.
There is general impression in
Washington that everything that can
be done is being done to prevent dis
cussion of this new phase of railroad
management until legislation now
pending has been rushed through con-
gress Then, when the investigation
is made, IL sensational disclosures
come, II will be too late to accom-
plish any beneficial purpose.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-01-21
WoMAN's LABEL LEAGUE
INSTALLS OFFICERS AND
ELECTS COMMITTEES

At special meeting OF the Woman's
Label League held Tuesday afternoon
at the Cooperative Store parlors, bus
mess of considerable Importance was
transacted, the most essential be
ing the appointment of label corn,
.mittee, the members OF which viii
soon make canvass of the local
stores and prevail upon the propri-
etors to handle lines OF label mer-
chandise. 1t will also be the duty OF
this committee to keep unionists In
formed as to where union goods may
be purchased, and to do this thorough.
ly the columns of the Review have
been opened for this purpose.
The general labor situation was re
viewed by the ladies', who are showing
a great deal OF interest in union af'
fairs.
The officers elected at recent
meeting are. President, Mrs. c. f
Healey; vice-president,' Mrs. C. f.
Daugherty; second vice.president, Mrs
M. s. Burr; financial and correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Frank Spelman;
treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Moore; door
keeper, Mrs. Thomas lnskip.
The label committee Is composed OF
the following. Mrs. C. f. Healey
chairman; Mrs. NJ. s. Burr. Mrs c. F,
Daugherty, Mrs. j. w. Dunn, Mrs
Chester GRAPHICAL
Refreshments Committee: Mrs
Thomas Inskip. chairman; Mrs. G. f,
Daugherty, Mrs. II. r. Mcdonald, Mrs
C. Graybeal
Entertainment Committee: Mrs
Leroy Poe, chairman; Mrs. M. s.
Burr.
Sick Committee: Mrs. Frank Moore
chairman; Mrs. ]. w. Dunn, Mrs. G
GRAPHICAL, Mrs. NJ ID. Campbell.
Trustees: Mrs. Leroy Poe, chair
man; Mrs. Lotus, Mrs. Frank Moore
The next regular meeting of the
League will be held at Labor Hall on
Wednesday night of next week