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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
Money for U. $. HI.tor,,.

The. sum of 100000 is added n tho
Lund heretofore given by Mai. IittIee
re to prepare history Of the Unit
ee states; with the plain facts con-
All sah fg me south and her acts since
the FOUNDATION OF the gogernmap-. rs
p-cially, since 1860, fairly stated in
order, that the children Of the South
may pc truthfully taught and persons
maturing since 1860 may be given tbs
opportunity to inform themselves cor.
t t,sctiy OF the South and especially OF
the Southern Confederacy." vi
This fund Is to be handled nv ,
BOARD OF university Officials and the
proceeds from the sale o the hist ,,.,,
are TO be used to establish and main,
tam chair OF American history in
the university. ''S'V'F III
field of Kenna. N NJ, Mai ltttIefaI6
lett the ranch in New IfexiSo on
Wnlch the brother is now residing eli
the cattle on the ranch. and rroSidad
snat william should receive $1,000 The
biS u OF each January. and July during
ms IRE, and that If his wife s,IrvivaSs
him she shall receive the same n ives
ih9nts during her life.
alaVihg already subscribed S40 nm
IoWard the building of a monument ~
Jefferson Davis on the Jefferson ,Ssvjs
homestead at Fairview, KY, Mai, liz
, me,aeio further provides that 5000
more snail be paid toward the mon,,O
men II those in charge certify. WIZ
IN TOUR years OF his death that tha,,
nave obtained enough to c 1mpla+e az
WORK with that additional amount '"0
Mhlle a number OF bequesrs in the
Littlefield surviving his VIE the In anJL
guage or the two codicils ,learIv in
dicates an intention on his nayt ~ -
make Independent gifts to s5me ~
these beneficiaries VI
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
NO CHANCE FOR MIsTNTERPRETATOIN.

William Simmons, Imperial Wizard of the Ku Kux Kn picked
Atlanta
slstant District
to him his
purpose
Mr. Tey pudate interview
which reported giving
teegraphis query Taley
Taley)
the Khan bo and
N
Mr.. Taley the following reply
Il correctly quoted directed specifically
organization"
Nothing further
satisfied with the
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
TESTED RECIPES.
Suggestion For n Luncheon.
Egg OmeIette,

Four eggs. four tablespoons hot wa
ter, pinch baking powder. Beat yolks
well, ad salt, pepper and hot water.
Beat whites till stiff and dry: beat in
into a well-buttered pan and cook
slowly until puffed and place in
slow oven until firm to the touch.
Serve at once
Mashed Potatoes.
Peel and boil desired number Of
season with salt, pepper and butter
Add hot milk to moisten and beat
with a fork until light and creamy.
Pear Salad.
Place canned pears on LETTUCE leaf.
Serve with French dressing Place on
top of the salad portion of cottage
cheese rolled in paprika and finely
chopped parsley
One quart cream, one quart milk.
one and one-third cups sugar. two
eggs, one tablespoon flour, one and
milk and cream. Mix half of sugar
pinch Of salt and the four and add to
the beaten eggs. Stir into the hot
milk and let come to boil Caramelize
the other half of sugar and add TO the
hot custard Cool and freeze.
Salt Raising Bread.
quart warm sweet milk, four table,
spoons sugar. two tablespoons short
ening. one tablespoon salt. Scald meal
with enough hot water to make a
stiff mush and set in a warm place
overnight or until fermented Add to
milk and sugar enough flour to make
stiff batter Stir in gently the corn
meal, set In pan of warm water in
a warm place until yeast rises Add
flour salt and shortening and lSnead.
Bake in three loaves one hour in a
slow overn.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
RICHEST CATTLEMAN IN TEXAS
PROVIDES FOR SLAVE IN WILL.

Austin. Texas, January 13.-Maj.
George w. Littlefield of Austin. who
died recently, was the wealthiest cat
tleman in Texas. He left estate which
Is valued from $1o.00O,0oO to 100000.
His will left many requests. adding
approximately S1,500,000 to the large
amounts he had already given the uni
versity of Texas
One of the most interesting clauses
of the will is that in which Mai Lit
tlefield assured the comfort on earth
Of Nathan Littlefield Stokes his old
Negro servant. In this clause Mai.
Littlefield provided:
81 direct my executors to pay to
Stokes, 50 each Saturday night during
his natural ife also to provide him
with home IN which TO live, either
by permitting him to use some pro-
perty belonging to, my estate or by
renting a suitable home for him and
paying the rent out of the property
of my estate; also to permit him to
collect the rent after my death and
during his natural life from a cottage
and a lot on Twenty-fifth street, in
TIE City of Austin. it being my inten-
tion to devise TO said Nathan Little
field Stokes the use, enjoyment and
revenues Of said cottage and lot dur
my estate after his death.
Gets Grave Also.
Il also direct my executor TO see
that all necessary living and medical
expenses of Said Nathan Littlefield
Stokes are paid out of my esta Re
should the said weekly payment az
rentals of said cottage be not suffI-
Client. When he dies desire that he
be buried in my cemetery lot and a
suitable headstone erected over his
grave, all expenses thereof to be
paid for by my executors"
The largest item given to the uni
verssity consists of 100000 for the
erection Of a main building but this
bequest Is not effective until the
death of Mrs Littlefield. The provis-
ion is made that the Board of Trus-
tees must pass a resolution that the
location of the university snail not be
changed.
Maj. Littlefields feeling that the
South should remember with respect
the Southern Confederacy is demon
strated in his bequest OF s25O,O00 for
a massive bronze arch over the south
entrance to the university campus. on
the top OF the arch is to be a life
size statue OF Jefferson Davis, presi-
dent Of the Southern Confederacy Be
low him, 20 the right and left, ale TO
be statues OF Gen. Robert II. Lee and
Cen Albert sydney Johnston. Below
these two are TO be statues Of John
H. Regain of Texas. who was POST
master General OF the Corfederacv
and James S. Hogg, "the people's
Governor Of Texas"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
SATURDAY, JANUARY IL, 1921.
NEW en-. LANES.

The opening of the New Saint
James A.. NJ. r. Church is an event
which should cause a feeling O.
pride and genuine pleasure TO pos
sess every member of our group In
Dallas. 1t represents an unusual
accomplishment for the reason that
Il bespeaks courage on the part OF
its pastor, confidence on the part Of
its members and cooperative spirit
Of all Of the citizens who contribute
ed toward its erection.
It was designed by a Negro, ertct-
ed by Negro Masons and carpenters
directed by Negro contractor. and
wired BY Negro electricians. It is a
monument to Nesgc brain, skill and
purpose.
To dts pastor belongs credit es
pecially for the way in which Ls led
his congregation. gave many days Of
work to It's construction as a lab
orers, and by sheer force or example
and conservation caused its speedy
completion.
From the successful completion OF
this church, many valuable lessons
rty be drawn for its erection has
c..dsed development OF It's members
and the citizens generally In many
ways.
But most Of ell It should serve as
a concrete example of what team
work and cooperation may accom-
plish. Such a lesson may be prof
itably drawn from the successful ecm
pletion of this building by members
Of our group everywhere and ap-
piled to thei endeavors along all
lines.
We neod to heed and learn the
value of cooperation. We need
10 realize that greater progress is
possible where all mei. concerned
bend their efforts In 6 common d.
rection
Dallas especially nee Is to learn
and apply this principle In an ever
increasing degree to its business
projects az well az its churches.
Tnere is room for much greater de-
velopmeIt.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
THE NINTH WARD PRISCILLA ART

The Ninth Ward Priscilla Art Club
entertained with a reception Thurs
day Dec. 30. at the residence of Mrs.
johnson, Betteron Circle. The house
was beautifully decorated with club
colors. pink and white and each mem
Der wore a badge 4 the same.
The art work OF Mesdames A. d.
Moore. d. Williams and Garner was
very commendable.
A spicy program was rendered.
Short talks were made by the guests
in which they expressed themselves
as being much impressed with the
club work.
The following menu was served:
Baked Turkey with dressing, green
peas. jello with whipped cream. as
sorted cakes and grape juice
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
A MUSICAL cLuB ORGANIZED.

Special to The Express:
Dallas, Texas. Jan. IA musical
club was organized at the home Of
Mrs. Linconia Morgan, 1921 Thomas
Avenue, Sunday evening, Jan g. Tween
ty ladies' formed the organization.
naming 1t &c Cleft" The purposes of
the club are four fold: Self improves
cal standard. entertaining others and
helping worthy musical students, The
following officers were elected: Mrs
Carrie Morgan. president; Mrs S. c.
White, first vice-presldent Miss p l..
Tyler second vice-president: Miss B.
o. Roswell, third vice-president; Miss
Lucille Williams, recording secretary;
Miss Deborah Best, corresponding sec
rotary; Miss Alvernon King, financial
secretary; Mrs. e. G.. Rice treasurer:
Mrs. Portia Pittman and Miss Mona
Vaultz pianists; Mrs. Linconia Nor
gan directress and Miss Pearl Reed,
assistant directress.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
WILL ORGANIZE SEPARATE POsTs
EOn NEGROES IN VETS OF F0R.

Worcester. Mass, Jan. II -Tbo -
gsniaation of separate posts for Col0r-
ca men was authorized at the first
meeting of the council OF adminlstrse
Vetar oi tne massachusetts, department,
VIII be made to encourage all Colors
ca men. who saw foreign servirs q,
such posts. esVaoilsn
In authorizing the orranization (,
SoIored veterans posts. the oo,,nc,i
a aS IN accordance with rekulations
OF OF the national department which RE
YSsSu 70 allow Colored men to toip
members viii make campaign In their
D Dio sectIons to interest men in The
b bian. IN Worcester this wore win he he
az opne 1 Dy John Trump. reproaontatiye
eli. veterans ~ the coun-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
vIE PRIsCIILA ART CLUB.

The regular meeting of the +. A.
C.'s was held with Mrs. Gordon on
Thomas Avenue The weather was
ideal and with one exception the en-
tire membership responded. Mrs. u.
Joshua, who is a member of the club
but has been travelling in missionary
work under the National Baptist board
was most welcome guest She made
a most interesting talk relative to
club life and work as she had found
IL in other cities. The regular pro-
gram in needle work was INDUCED in.
The hostess served a delicious ice
coure, Miss Joshua was presented an
autographed calendar.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
TIE ADVENT OF Spring.

Many householders are heralding the
eoats OF pn putbt a Got od t new
Mrs P. A. Rochon is painting her cot
tage Milwaukee Brick shade. which
is distinct, as well as pleasing All up
and down Thomas avenue and State
street, the trees are being topped a
delightful and much needed improve
ment. which will profit both the own
ners and pedestrians. We are sure
plans for flowers are in contempla-
tion also.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
Dallas Express Corner
For Women
By Juliette Lee.

bile that you expect more than you
can find. Our boys are leaving school
Tire husbands must be taken from
these ranks and If one Of these boys
with a good heart offers you his great
love. il he has high ideals, think well
and do not hesitate to make the nee
him MANY happy marriages have come
out Of such unions Never compromise
ON good morals and upright character
as far you may be able to discern
lovingly
AUNT PAT.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

re those who claim IT, the lynchng of the white
murderer in Fl Worth sanctioned by all of the leaders of
the city In opinion such sanction indicative of the de-
sire that Texas again takes place Queen of American
Lynches Such crime without punishment to follow
corgement enough to rapid spread Of the seeds of law
lessness which multiply thousand fold.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

Recent reports of the Investigation of voting conditions
state that several of the Southern members Of Congress declared
thai they would raise HI" if pictures Of the committee wit
and spectators taken Evidently they rot de-
Ous that the great American people, them in the position
Of depending their rght those whom they refuse to
allow to elect them.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

It is highly that realize fully that
the general opinion of its ability win be drawn from nvestiga
ton Of the sum total Of its achievements To be anxious that all
phases of our life be highly developed possible is to
antee to the extent of ability the kind Of regard which will
show itself in frsndIy council and assistance.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

We neither agree fully with those American citizens who say
that the South is all with those of the South who
claim that it alright It is impression that the South
creates. hnderance frame of which keeps it from
ing how far it is and n what it Abuse
however win not do much to will patient nsis
ence that its and receive the fuller benefits to be
derived from changed conditions.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THE DALLAS EMPRESS

has never hoisted the white
feather. neither has 1t been
disgraced by the yellow
streak. It is not afflicted
with the flannel mouth. 1t
Is a plain. every day, sem
sible, conservative newspa-
per, which trims no sail
to catch the passing breeze;
flies no doubtful flag: It /.
Processes a patriotism as
broad as our country. Its
love Of even handed justice
covers all the territory oc-
cupied by the human race.
This Is pretty high ground,
but we live on 1t and are
prospecting. boys Of the
press come up and stand
with us. This ground is
holy.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

Many who seennplv takes pleasure in boastng that
Re Is is simply boserg weak and useless courage
the sticking place.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15
AUNT PATS FORUM.

Dear Aunt Pat:
/ have about given up looking for
my Prince Charming" Why doesn't
he arrive?
Yours.
VASHTI.
My dear Vashti:
understand your delicay in not
wishing to be wed to some one who
does not measure up to your stand
ard. You come from a family which
is rather exceptional. Your father Is
so gentle, cultured and refined, natur-
ally your ideal demands similar quail
ties. Now, my dear, It may be posi-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

Vie wonder what constructive
pIans for the work 0f the new year
haze seon Ics0 ~ our many or
EiaatioSls. " thai counts
SAksa - pisrnoa soik i can be
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

Participation IN work guarantee Of participation in re-
ward 1t is hard % be properly dsosed toward good cause
which one shOnla have helped anS shdst
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

The Breckenridge will made public provides for: he in
100000 to University purposes and the income on
100000 to school purposes the to be distributed
his and trustees not to be used however in making
improvements additions to educational institutions the balance
the to be applied first to the making good of losses
depreciation of the principal of the trust and thereafter one
half shall be used by executors trustees for the assistance
deserving young citizens of the United States of the Anglo
obtaining education oneha for the assistance
of deserving young citizens of the United States of the Negro
obtaining education for their moral intellectual
advancement"
Such bequest providing does for the help Of deserv
members of both white and NEGRO citizens added proof
the fact that Col Breckenridge indeed the friend of hui
mainly
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-15

Social Welfare Work in Dallas, Mrs.
s. A. Mccall, Worker With the UNI
ted Charities.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
WRECKING CAMP DODGE.
1900 Surplus Buildings Sold For
$251 900.

Washington. = Approximately 1900
surplus aforementioned buildings
at Camp Dodge, Ia, have been sold to
the Northwestern Lumber and Wreck
ing Company, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
for $251,0O0, the War Department an
nounced. The bid was the highest and
best received, it was added.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
WORKERS To PASS
ON R. R. AWARD
600 Chairmen of Br0therhoods
to Meet July
RECEIVE BOARDS ACTION
Union Leaders Confer For Two Days
On Decision For Revision Down.
ward-1OO,0O0 Men
Concerned.

Cleveland, O.-Approximately e0C
general chairmen of the four big broth
erhoods and the SWitchmen's Union
of North America will attend a joint
conference in Chicago on Friday, July
l, to consider and pass upon the wage
award made by the United States Rail
road Labor Board, which becomes eff
fective on that date.
This action was decided upon fol-
lowing a two-day conference of the
railroad brotherhood chiefs here, at
which the Railroad Labor Boards re-
cent announcement of it's intention OF
revising downward the wages of more
than 100000 unskilled rail workers.
was considered.
The boards announcement said the
amount of the decrease, effective July
l, will be made public June 1.
The call for the joint conference
was signed by Warren S. Stone:
grand chief engineer Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers; w
s. Carter, president of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and Engine
men; L. E. Sheppard, president of the
Order of Railway Conductors; w. G.
Lee, president of the Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen, and T. C. Cashen
newly elected president of the Switch.
mems Union of North America.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
HARDING SAYS PUT
HOUSE IN ORDER
Urges Cooperation Between
Business and Indistry
REVIEWS WAR VETERANS
Weeps For Soldier Dead-Prays For
National Righteousness That
Will Make Such Things
Impossible

New York-A nation so righteous
and SO just that I'VE shall never be
called to make war so long as God and
men rule together" was the prayer OF
President Harding as he reviewed the
survivors of the World War at a re-
view in Brooklyn.
1T must not be again." was his
solemn declaration earlier IN the day,
when he attended q memorial service
for 5000 war dead on the great army
piers in Brooklyn.
The same theme-spoken before the
living and before the dead-brought
tears to his eyes and to the eyes Of
those who had followed him through a
days program crowded with events.
At q luncheon of the Academy Of
Political Science and at q dinner cele-
brating the one hundred and twenty
fifth anniversary of the New York
Commercial he had expounded the
need Of putting the Government on a
business basis, and of reconstructing
the nations business and industry.
On the part of the Administration,
Mr.. Harding promised that govern
ment Interference with business would
be reduced to minimum, while gov
ernment cooperation with all properly
conducted business would be expanded
and broadened. He declared his pur-
pose to reverse the tendency in some
quarters ito regard business as dis
honest until it should prove itself hon
est and to regard bigness in business
as crime"
Speaking extemporaneously at the
conclusion of his prepared address,
the President said
II would like for you captains OF in
dustry to know an aspiration of the
present Administration is to inau-
gurate an area of understanding.
want an understanding between the
government and the people, an under
standing between nations.
Il want our America to have nothing
to do with any nation that is not will
ing to sit at the table and show it's
cards."
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
REPORT Triple BURNED.
Twelve Cars Also Destroyed At West
Virginia Mine.

Charleston, w. Va.-Governor Nor
gan announced the receipt of a State
Police report that a large tipple at the
mine of the Willis Branch Coal Com
pany at Willis Branch, Fayette county
was destroyed by fire: Twelve empty
box cars were also burned, the report
added.
A strike of miners has been in
progress at Willis Branch since Sep
tember, 1919. The mine was closed in
February of this year after the head
house and other buildings had been
dynamited. Since then the town has
been almost completely depopulated.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
WOULD HONOR F. X. LANE.
Park Board Wants Mountain Parl
Peak Named For Him.

Seattle, Wash. - Recommendation
that 7000-foot peak in the Ta:oosh
range, Rainier National Park, be
named Lane Peak in honor Of Franklin
K. Lane, former Secretary of the In
terror, who died Wednesday, has beer
forwarded to the National GeogNph
ical Board by the Rainier Park advis
0ry board.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
CUBAN PRESIDENT TAKES OATH.
General Crowder Will Remain On
Duty In Havana.

Havana.-Dr. Alfredo Zayas y Al
fonso became the fourth President of
the Republic of Cuba. He took the
oath of office before brilliant assem-.
blage in the national palace, the cere-
mony marking the end of one of the
most bitter campaigns in Cuba's po-
litical history.
Immediately after the inauguration
Mario G. Menocal, the retiring Presi-
dent. boarded q steamer for Key West,
on his way to Europe for vacation.
He had held the executive power for
eight years.
Earlier in the day Gen. Francisco
Garlic took the oath of Vice-President
of the republic in the Senate Cham
Der.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
RAILROAD OFFICIAL KILLED,
Daughters Injured When Their Auto
Plunged Into Ditch.

North Branch, Minn.-Frank M.
Rugs, So, Of St. Paul, general agent
Of the passenger department of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
road, was killed, and his two daugh-
ters, Ruth and Priscilla, received
minor slight injuries when their auto
mobile plunged into a ditch near here.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
DEVELOPMENTS SATISFACTORY.
Washington Belief is That Agreement
Will Be Reached,

Observation-Disclosures recent.
ly in the Yap situation have led Ad-
ministration officials to believe that
an agreement will be reached between
the United States and Japan and the
other Allies sufficiently to this Gov.
ernment. 1t is understood there have
been some discussions recently be.
tween Japan and the United States.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
U. S. ATTACHES LEAVE cHITA.
Embassy Officials At Toxic Leave Fol-
khabarovsk.

Riga, Letvia.-James +. Abbott
commercial attache, and Major w. J
Davis, military attache, of the Amer.
lean Embassy in Toxic, arrived recent
ly at Chita, seat of the Government Of
the Far Eastern republic. Recent
Vladivostok dispatches announced that
Mr.. Abbott and Major Davis were on
their way from Vladivostok to Chita
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
RADIUM RETURNED BY PATIENT
Left With Precious Metal In Body, But
Didn't Know Value.

Oklahoma City, Okla. = Radium
valued at $500, lost since May 9 when
it was carried from the Offices of an
Oklahoma City medical firm by a
charity patient, has been returned by
mail. In an accompanying letter the
patient, who had been instructed to re-
turn in three hours after the radium
had been applied to an affected tissue
said he did not know it's value until he
read an account of it's loss in news
paper.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
BLAST WRECKS IARoRA1oav

Washington.-The grain standardiza-
tion laboratory Of the Department of
Agriculture was practically ruined by
two explosions of chemicals of such
force as to shake the east wing in
which the laboratory is located No
one was injured.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-28
SIMS WELCOMED BY LONDON

London.-Admiral W. S. Sims, U. S
N, arrived here with Mrs Sims. The
Admiral was met by numerous friends
made here during the war He will re.
ceive a degree from Cambridge Uni