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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
BOYS AGRICULTURAL CLUBS WILL
BENEFIT TO THE EXTENT OF s5OOOO AS
RESULT OF MEETING OF NEGRO BUSI-
NESS MEN. HON. VIM. MCDONALD FIRST
IN TEXAS TO SUBSCRIBE.

Houston. Texas, July 14.-Subscrip-
tions tAtallng $500 were Donated for
scholarships to the Prairie View nor
NAL school at a meeting of six promi-
nent Houston Negroes in the assem-
bly, room of the Chamber of Commerce
recently.
The scholarships will be awarded
to members of the Negro Boys Agri-
cultural clubs who are winners in
contests held by the clubs.
The meeting at the Chamber of Com
merce formed itself into a committee
and will carry on a program to Sc
cure additional subscriptions to the
scholarship fund. Professor ]. d. Ry-
an was elected president; r. L. An
drews vice president, and A X. Kelly
treasurer. Others present at the meet
ing and members of the committee are
It. NJ. Fairchlld, L. w. Woods and Nat
O. Henderson, secretary.
The meeting was called together by
w. L. Stallings. manager of the ag-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE is NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL.
SPECIAL WORKER FOR NEGRO COMMUNITIES MAY Be
HAD.

The Texas public Health Associa-
tion, GIG Li' llefield Building, Aus
tin, Texas, announces that Rev. f.
Rivers Barnwell, lecturer to Negroes
for the Texas Public Health Associa-
tion. is prepared to render the fol-
lowing services to Negro communities
schools. churches, and other insti-
tutioAs.
Rev. Barnwell will assist in di-
recting and arranging Institutes or
VIII give talks on problems relating
to Child Health. These exhibits and
talks are planned to interest and
reach the whole community. Programs
may be arranged for one or more
days, or for one or more weeks, de-
pending on the size, interest and needs
of the community. They may be con-
Quoted Independently or in connection
Citations where county state or nation
al meetings bring pc ople together in
the interest of Childhood. Health pro-
Crane may also be given under the
Teacher or Mothers Councils. relig-
ious or other educational and social
organizations.
The Texas Public Health Associa-
tion Is enabled to render this service
by the use, of funds obtained from the
sale OF Christmas Health Seals. Ne
groes are asked 20 take an active part
in this SALE, for in return they are
getting direct health instruction which
helps to lessen the ravages of Tuber-
culosiS and other communicable dis
eases. Rev. Barnwell will come to
your community without personal
charge; but where 1t is possible the
community or institution is asked to
meet local expenses such as convey
Rev. Barnwell has had several years
experience in health, social service,
and other forms Welfare work. He Is
an edu eator and minister OF the Cos
pei His special service among his
race for the past ten years qualities
him for the social questions that af-
feet this field OF service.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

Three Lines OF SerHtce ENhlDltS'
An exhibit of more than one hun
dred picture panels and other mater
ial that present in picture form the
important facts in child health and
welfare work. Other exhibits showing
local work may be added from any
other organization so prepared to eN-
hibit. The lecturer or some one ap-
pointed by him will always be pre-
pared to explain the exhibit. These
same posters may be hau at little
cost for use in the local community
where they may be placed for display
IN Sunday Schools, Public Schools,
Libraries, Clubs and halls.
Lectures and Talks.
These lectures are intended 70
reach the whole community school
children and their parents. The fol-
lowing types of lectures and talks
an be given. Great health truths to
children in story form; special talks
to boys and girls in separate groups
when desired; talks to mothers and
girls in separate groups when desired;
talks to mothers ana expectant moth
ers; to teachers or other trained So
eial workers.; to ministers and other
Christian workers: and talks to mass
meetings of all the people. These talks
are usually given with illustrated
charts, stereoptican slides or motion
pictures. but many times without the
use of these.
Health ORGANIZATIONS.
In the school groups Health Clubs
are organized to carry out the pro
an, OF the Modern Health Crusade.
In the community the Volunteer
Health League is generally organized
to carry out the program for the An
nual Negro Health Week which always
comes about the fifth of April each
year.
Conferences.
These are especially planned to
meet the needs of trained social
workers, such as teachers. ministers.
trained nurses and other welfare
agents. They may be held in con-
nection with Doctors Teachers or
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
HEADS OF ALL SCHOOLS OF CONNECT
ION MEET IN CHICAGO WITH GENERAL
SECRETARY A. S. JACKSON. LAY
PLANS FOR MORE CONSTRUCTIVE Ed
UCATIONAL PROGRAM.

lege. DR., D. H. Johnson. Alabama.
DR.. A. s. Jackson spoke of his re-
cent visit to our work in South Am
erica with Bishop Fountain and DR..
presiding , " elders in m" Arkansas s He % has
wonderful plans for the development
of that field, educatlonally in con-
nection with the present presiding Of
ficer, Bishop w. A. Fountain, a former
member of the association. DR.. jack
son has always manifested warm
interest in the association and his ad-
vice and counsel are always heartily
received Or. Wright spoke on the
great Sesoui Centennial Exposition to
be held in Philadelphia in the dis
tinguished capacity as one of the
original members of the Board of Di-
rectors and each member of the as
The other speakers spoke encourag-
ingly of our work and proffered their
support and cooperation along all
lines.
Some important features considered
in this session were the following (a)
Principles Of College discipline (c)
Co-educational schools. advantages
and dis advantages, (d) Endowment OF
our, our schools; Gel College Finance; (fl
force. (h) Quality rather than guam
ity in studen body future slogan.
Supreme objects which appear to
have characterize the sessions were
the recognized heads of our schools
(a) Enlargement of scope of work
cOmprehended and Improvement of
work already being done (c) More ef
fective and helpful cooperation on
our part with all bodies or boards
which have to do with the education
al work Of our church,
The sessions were ably presided
over by DR.. j. A. Gregg and he is
held in high esteem by his colleagues.
Several members of the association
are well know in the general church
and much could be expected of any
meeting directed and led by them.
The association after adopting resi-
lations of thanks to the entertaining
committee and others who rendered
various courtesies including Secretary
A. S. Jackson and other members ad-
iourned to meet in January, 1922 at
Shorter College, Little Rock. Arkans.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
URBAN LEAGUE WOULD DE-
CREASE BABY DEATH RATE
Prominent Physicians Of Both
Races Participate IN Pittsburg
Clinic.
John t. Clark is Executive sec'y.

John T. Clark is Executive Sec'y.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 14.-Over S6S
Negro babies, two years and under,
were the, central point Of interest in
tjons Of Pittsburg last week under
Urban af%Ss Lsssae. Over '"' LOO 'isSTls people
s attended ,v these ord shows T;s,r,t, and eighty
cessful entries. The prizes consisted
of bank accounts, gold rings, pins
bracelets, high chairs, strollers, etc
Thirty-four Colored and white doctors
and nurses gave lectures, demonstra-
tions and examined the babies. There
were exhibits of all kinds-moving
pictures literature supplied by the
politan Life Insurance Company and
the local Health Bureau, all Of which
was for the purpose of directing the
attention of the Colored mothers of
Pittsburgh to better care of their
When the Urban League discovered
that the death rate of Negro babies
in Pittsburgh was. 176, per thousand
last year. while the death rate for
80 per thousand it proceeded to bring
this problem home to the Colored mo-
theirs by organizing groups OF women
in the East Liberty. North Side and and
Hill districts. where these successful
baby shows were held
The results have been far-reaching.
Hundreds of mothers are now regis
tering their babies in the various
health centers and clinics in differ
ent parts of the city and following
up closely many of the weaknesses OF
their babies which were found during
these scientific examinations.
In one of these sections a perma-
nent health clinic Is now being plan
ned in a district largely occupied by
Colored people. This is but one phase
of social service program Of the Ur-
ban League as outlined by Mr.. Clark.
But the success he Is having in this
single feature is, indeed, real and
positive social service.
On the staff of social workers who
devote their entire timei are: Miss
Grace Lcwndes Morals CnHrt; MIRA
Margaret r. Mann, Home economies:
Miss Frances u. Addison, Room Regis
try and Stenographer; Miss Bernice
Wilson, Stenosrapher and Bookkeeper,
and many volunteer social workers,
who devote a portion of their time
to social service.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
FOR AMERICANIzING WORK.

Philadelphia, July 14.-Classes for
instruction of persons engaged in
work are open at the
University of Pennsylvania with an
enrolment of l 500 students. 1t is
expected more may enroll later. Near
ly so per cent of those of foreign
birth who have registered are of
Spanish origin, while 80 per cent are
Chinese. French. Japanese, and Ameri-
can Negroes are also well represented.
The course is to last three weeks and
is intended primarily to give those
who are now engaged in the work and
those who expect to take it up later
a thorough training.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Rev. Mcpherson In
vadeS Oakland

olSland. Cal, July 12, 1921.
"Black Billy Sunday the famous
Texas Old Time Revlvalist has Great
ed p Big Sensation here in the Athens
of the Golden West. great throngs
are crowding the historic Beth Eden
Baptist Church, Filbert near Eighth
Street at every service to hear the
soul gripping gospel messages by this
wonder ful Southern Preacher Not
only are hundreds Of our group pack
ing this great old church which has
been the scene of many memorable
gathering, but scores of leading white
citizens, are held spell bound by his
matchless eloquence, as he pleads with
men to get right with God, the whole
city is feeling the presence Of this
mighty man of God.
His sermon on the subject OF "A
Revival or Revolution" which shall
Il bef Was one OF the most pow err
full discussions on the Peril of the Ma
tion, and he declared that the only
way. to avert one OF the bloodest rev
olutions that world has ever witness
was an Old TiYne Holy Ghost and
Fire Revival OF Religion.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
|LYNCHTNG INCREASES OVER
LAST YEAR.
(By A. N. P.)

Tuskegee Ala, July 14.-TheTe
were thirty-six lynchings in the I'm
tied States during the first six months
Of the year, twenty-four more than
the number recorded during the same
period In 1920, according to a re-
ment Sf Records and research ~ 1, rus
kegee Institute, Lynchings during the
first half of this year. INCLUDE 4 two
white men and twenty -four cOlored
two of the latter being women, the
record said.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Freight Conductor
Wounded With His
Own Pistol

Whitesburg, KY, July 14.-William
Simpson, Negro was beating his way
on a fast freight train through this
town last night when Elmer wilkins,
conductor of the train, came upon
him and ordered him to jump from
the fast moving train. The Negro as
sured the conductor that he would
get off as soon the train slowed down
whereupon wilkins pulled his pis-
tol and the Negro wrenched II from
his hand and in the scuffle on top
the car the pistol was discharged, a
bullet striking the conductor in the
abdomen. The Negro was arrested
and disclaimed any intention of shoot
ing the conductor. He stated that he
was only trying to prevent the con-
ductor from killing him.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

ricultural department of the Cham
Der of Commerce c. H. Waller in
charge OF all the Negro extension
work in Texas. was present and ex-
planned the workings of the Negro
Boys Agricultural clubs.
Following the explanation Of the
scholarship fund, r. L. Andrews do
mated $500. The remainder of the
$500 was subscribed by the other
members of the committee.
The Negro boys scholarship fund
was started by william Mcdonald.
Fort Worth, who donated 5000.
The membership of the Negro Boys
Agricultural clubs Is about 1900. There
are ~ organized clubs in Harris coun-
ty. In order to be eligible to the
scholarships boy must be 16 years
OF age. or over and be educated at
least through the eighth grade.
The grading OF the contests will he
completed in time TO send the win
ners to school in September.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
WASHINGTON MAY HAVE
BATHING PLACE.

Washington. D. c., July 14.-Colored
residents of the District, will have a
modern bathing beach, similar to
that for the white people in the tidal
basin, If Congress approves the recon-
mendation OF Lieut.. Col Sheriff., the
engineer officer in charge of public
buildings and ground, that 100000 be
provided for that purpose.
at the present time says Col.
Sheriff., there are a number of bath
ing places for the Colored people un-
der the control Of the District. The
beach in the Anacostia river. just
east of James Creek cana'. on I'd St,
southwest. is used daily by a large
number of Colored bathers. That is
an excellent shelving beach. covered
with Gravel and clean sand, and It
may be possible to place the proposed
construction at that point, as that
beach Is centrally located with re-
spact to a large Colored population.
Another site under consideration Is
on the south bank of the Anacostia
river, between Boiling Field md the
Anacostia bridge"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
CBy S. L. Greene, Secretary
Little Pick Ark InlY & 1921


One of the meetings that is destined
to be Of National interest as well as
connectional is the annual meeting Of
the Presidents Of our correctional
schools.
The annual meeting OF this year
was held in Chicago, Thursday, June
23, at the time of the recent session
was. well attended by the presidents
of the various schools and all parties
in charge Of the local arrangements
were exceptionally cordial in making
the local committee OF which Dr. S.
l.. Brit was chairman and the people
in general of Chicago. The Council
Of Bishops through the Senior Bishop
B. f. Lee, presented the entire AS
sociation to the open session Of the
Council.
This session being the annual ses-
sion officers for the ensuing year
were elected.
The following are the off
cers to wit: Rev. ]. A. Gregg, A. M,
vice-president; DR.. S. l.. Greene. Sec
retary; DIR. F. J. Peck, Treasurer. The
Executive Committee included the fol-
lowing: Drs. r. w. Nance ]. A. Gregg,
J. A. Jones, s. L. Greene F. J.. Peck.
]. K Williams and G. A. Edwards.
The following standing committees
submitted reports on the work com
pleted up to date as previously as
signel them. (a) Standardization:
]. A. Gregg, ]. II. Lewis, f. ]. Peck,
s. L. Greene, G. A. Edwards. (b) Ad-
ministration: S. L, Greene, J. H Lew
is. j. X. Williams, f. ]. Peck. ]. A.
Jones (c) Constitution and Bylaws:
r. W. Nance, ]. X Williams. J. r.
Campbell, ]. I. Jones. II. f. Archer.
All committees. were continued to COM
plete their work by the annual meet
ing January. 1922,
Among the distinguished visitors
following: DIR. A. S. Jackson, secretary
of Education: DR.. r. r. Wright, Jr.,
Editor Christian Recorder; Rev. d, s..
Moten, ID. D., presiding elder, in Tex
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
NEWS BRIEF.

Nby "A. ~. G.)
Dover. DEL, July A. I4.-Gen. T.
Coleman. DUPONT was recently ap-
pointed United States Senator for
Delaware by Gov. Denney to succeed
Josiah o. Wolcott, who has resigned
to become chancellor of Delaware.
Alberton, Ca. July 14.-Ison Sea-
more, deputy sheriff of Ebert county
was slightly wounded in a pistol bat
tie with an unidentified Colored man
near Elberton at a late hour last
Sunday night. The Negro who was
shot several times, is not expected
10 i've 1t is unde rstood that he was
drunk and resisted arrested by the Of
ficer. The deputy was wounded In
the right ankle.
Zion, ILL.,. July 14.-New York Is
a wicked city, much worse than Chi
cago. according to the report OF two
Zion deaconesses, five months having
been spent by them in the Metropolis
"All they think of is pleasure, money,
movies end dancing" the two, Miss
Schelhorn and Miss Buthmann report
led. They are dancing all the time;
f1bhurch members too They all dance
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
MODERN RIP VAN WINKLE
WAKES AFTER LONG
SLEEP.

Fort Smith, Ark, July 14.-Jim Esh-
linger, Colored, the sleeping wonder"
who has slep steadily for more than
three years, nearly rivaling the my
thical Rip Van Wrinkle. and who
awolte from his long sleep last Friday,
is able to feed himself.
He has been awake during the
normal hours of human wakefulness
since Friday, sleeping soundly and
normally the last two nights Sun
day morning he was able to feed him
self, eating simple, easily digested
foods.
His condition, though emaciated
from lying as though lifeless ror so
long, is said to b fair. 1t is thought
that the crisis e. reached and physi-
clans are watching and waiting with
the keenest interest his ultimate out
come.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
FORM ASSOCIATION OF
TRADE AND COMMERCE.

New York City, July 1.-THE To-
cal Association of Trade and Commerce
opened it's new $4,000 club house ON
The club house is modern in all Of its
appointments and is said to be the
finest in the country.
This Organization Is composed OF
over 400 Negro business and profess
sion@ men.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-22
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
WITH ALFALFA CROP
Farmer Soon Learns Best Time
for Cutting Plant.
Government Experts Lean Strongly
Toward Fewer Crops During Year,
Holding That Larger Tonnage
Can Be Secured.

prepared by the United States Depart-
ment OF Agriculturs)
Just when to cut alfalfa and how
many times to harvest crop In one
season are questions which have re-
ceived studied attention from experts
In the United States Department Of
Agriculture and the various expert
ment stations In alfaifn-preduclng
states. Ordinarily It Is good time
to cut alfalfa for hay when the new
shoots have started from the crown.
and from one-tenth to one-fifth Of the
plants are In flower. But these two
conditions do not always occur at the
same time. However. the farmer with
a little experience. and keeping In
mind the flower and new shoots, soon
is able to tell when his alfalfa crop
should be cut The farmers best judg-
ment will be called into play, with
preference given to the welfare Of the
plant rather than the size OF the crop.
Experiments on government p!ats
seem to prove that cutting Is not es-
sential to the welfare OF the plant.
but Is only a means OF getting hay.
Plats OF alfalfa that have not been cut
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-22
CABBAGE BEETLE
DOES MUCH HARM
Insect Carefully Avoids ArsenicaI
Sprays Effective Against
Many Other Pests.
BEST METHODS FOR CONTROL
Tobacco dust Found 70 Be Most a.
fsotivs Of RepslIsnts Tsstsd-Ar-
senate OF Lead Applications
Found Satisfactory.

prepared by tho United States Depart
msnt OF Agricuiture)
Evidently the Western cabbage flea
beetle was not hatched to die by
poison--at least by sprays OF arsenicals
found 30 effective against many crop
insect pests. 1t may be driven away.
however, by poisonous applications,
and herein lies the methods OF control
discovered by specialists, of the bureau
of entomology, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. whose expert
ments In combating the pest are de-
scribed In Department Bulletin 9O2.
The Western Cabbage Flea Beetle"
recently published. This insect is by
no means confined to cabbage. but fire.
quently does serious injury to turnips,
radishes, mustard. kale and other cole
crops, to sugar beetg. table beets and
under exceptional conditions to beans
and peas.
Dainty In Habite.
The beetles. 1t Is said, are dainty tn
their feeding habits. carefully avoiding
foliage that has been sprayed. and at
tacking either unsprayed parts or fly
ing to other plants. Repellents such
as tobacco dust were found to be the
most effective OF those tested. and Of
the arsenicals. heavy applications of
arsenate Of lead gave the most satis-
factory results.
A formula that gave excellent re-
suits was arsenate OF lead paste. i
pound; fish-oll soap. as sticker.
pound; and water, 10 gallons. Half of
this weight OF powdered lead arsenate,
or 2h pounds In 30 gallons Of water
Is equally effective. with a correspond
Ing quantity Of soap. to act as an ad-
hesive, or "sticker." 1t should be ap-
piled with sprayer fitted with elbow
extension. and special effort should be
made to coat thoroughly the under
surface OF the leaves. Two or three
applications at Ave to eight-day inter
walls are sufficient. even In case OF Sc
we're infestation. provided the first ap-
plIcation Is made promptly on the first
appearance of the insect.
Control by Nicotine.
The pest can also be controlled by
nicotine sulphate, one-half pint. 40
per cent solution. In 80 gallons Of wa
ter. with 2 pounds Of soap added,
which Is deterrent. 1t is not pos
sible. however, to control this insect
entirely when It occurs In Its great
est abundance.
In addition. It Is desirable to keep
the plants thrifty and well watered
Mechanical and crop traps can be used
with advantage. Clean culture Is al
ways advisable.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-22
EVEN SENATORS DON'T RULE
wife Of Eighty -Two-Year-oId Live
One" Waxed Sarcastic at Hubbys
Expense, the Morning Altar.

The story Is still told In chuckls
circle in Washington, where old cro-
nies get together. Of the night when
II. w. Pettus. senator from Alsbama.
then eighty-two years old. stayed out
too late.
The day after the escapade the sen.
ate was dronlng along and Mr.. Nc.
Cumber was making speech that
was well studded with statistics and
entirely denuded OF thrills. The sen.
ators drifted into the cloak rooms.
Only Senator Pettus remained. Sud-
denly his shoulders were seen to be-
gin to shake with mirth, and soma
observer went over to learn what. In
so dry q speech, could have made him
laugh.
He said he had played poker with
the Joe Cannon crowd the night be-
fore and when the hour Of midnight
arrived, the time at which Mrs. Pet
tus required his presence at home, ha,
had all the blue chips and could not
gracefully get away. So he played
till three o'clock.
When he got nome ne puiied on Ms
shoes at the front door, slipped into
his room, undressed In the dark and
sought to 90 to bed. Mrs. Pettus. un-,
fortunately. had cast anchor In the,
exact middle Of the bed. SO he be-
slowed himself most uncomfortably
on the edge and courted Morpheus IN
vain.
Just at dawn Mrs. Pettus awoke.
The senator pretended that he was
sleeping. She got up on her elbow
and looked at her partner for 80 years
In the increasing light. Instantly she
detected his discomfort.
"Mr. Pettus." said she. "you would
rest at greater ease II you would take
OF your hat."-William Atherton Du
Puy In the Philadelphia Evening
Public Ledger.