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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
MANY LOSE In CHICA-
GO COOPERATIVE
SCHEME.
(By A. N. P.)

Chicago. ILL.,. July THE Cooper
ative Society of America and Harrisin
Parker, its chief promoter are in
trouble again. Litigation has been
started that seeks to oust Parker from
MS place as supreme dictator of the
organizations destiny and to throw
ceiver
According to the charges in the bill
presented in the petition $4,000 in
Vestors nave sunk over SS 600 600 in
the project and that Parke~ is MAX
ing tren.ied efforts to sell $4,000. 600
worth OF certificates which, the pc
tltloh, sta tes, Will probably be di-
verted to the advancement of his pri-
yate ventures to the extreme detri-
terest 49,
, Colored oC;,1Lred people are credited with
having Invested more than $4,000
in the cooperative Society with a
strong likelihood, it is asserted by
the PEI tioners. that they will lose
ey before the end of Parker's rope
charge that the 100 stores of the COM
pany in the city of Chicago are be-
$4,000. ~ " "'0n'"i' LOSS u
This is another instance" said a
prominent Colored business man who
does not care to he quoted, "of Coll
confidence into the offerings of the
white men. This man Parker has sue
ceeded in parting 5000 or 5000 Colored
iy to ever see % aSsin TTbev baVs ave dnne
this at the expense Of strong, legiti-
mate business organizations like the
Binga State Bank, Liberty Life In
surance Company and the Nile Queen
Corporation. l hope their experience
with this man Parker will cure them
of this habit
The petitioners mostly white, de-
clare that they will leave no stones
unturned in their effort TO make
Parker disgorge what they call his
'fll-gotten gains"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN FROM
GEORGIA APPOINTED TO OFFICE OF
DISTRICT RECORDER OF DEEDS. HAS
BEEN STORM CENTER OF REPUB-
LICAN POLITICS SINCE LAST CAM
PAIGN.

of standing was named by the Ma
the party better status among Geor-
gia people and this committee is now
at work
johnson apeared at the meeting of
the Republican National Committee in
Washington this month as a vigorous
opponent of the committees plan to
reduce Southern representation in ma
tion in national committees.
Johnson came into prominence in
national politics in the Summer Of
1920 when the seats of himself and
three other delegates from Georgia
were contested before the Credentials
Committee of the Republican Nation
al Committee in Chicago a few days
before the nomination of President
Harding. Johnson admitted he was
pledged to support Governor Lowden
of Illinois for the nomination The
Georgia delegation was composed Of
sixteen whites and twelve Negroes
After a bitter fight, Johnson and the
other three delegates at large were
seated.
on July s. Johnson was called as
witness in Chicago before the sub
committee of the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections, which was
investigating Presidential campaign
expenses, johnson admitted that he ac-
cepted $4,000 of the $4,000 spent by
the bowden forces in Georgia, but
declared that supporters Of General
Leonard Wood for the nomination had
spent between 100000 and $65,000 in
that State.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09

Washington, July 7.-Henry Lincoln
Johnson, Republican National Com
mitteeman from Georgia, was nomi-
mated by President Harding to be eR-
corder of Deeds for the District of
Columbia. Opposition to his confirma-
tion has already developed and it is
being said that none of the Southern
Democratic Senators will vote for the
nomination when 1t is reported to the
Senate
Johnson had the same office under
the Taft Administration. The incum-
bent is John +. Costello. Democratic
National Committeeman for the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Johnson has been a storm centre
in Republican politics recently and
the belief prevails that he was nomi-
mated for the recordership of deeds
as a preliminary to suggesting that
he resign as National Committeeman
for Georgia.
The election of johnson by the
Georgia delegation at the last Re-
publican National Convention as Ma
tional Committeeman for that State
caused a ruction in Georgia. Politicians
be9n saying that Harding and Coolidge
might have carried Georgia had there
not been resentment over the cleo
ton of johnson.
As a result of the row raised in the
party in that State the Republican
for the reorganization of the Re-
more than 100 Georgia Republicans
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09

such constabulary, and where so es-
tablished they have been found eff
cient and wonderfully helpful.
After a mob crime some official
should be charged with the definite
and specific duty of ascertaining as to
whether or not the peace Officers of
the community in which the crime was
committed have fully performed their
accorded fun and fair hearing: but
in the event 1t should be ascertained
that they were derelict in the dis
charge of all duties which the situa-
be subject On immediate removal.
"A method should be provided
where a Stu-e Grand Jury, that is,
one composed of citizens selected
from all sections of the State under
proper rules, regulations and safe
guards, and aided and assisted by a
special prose cutting attorney might
make a iull and complete investiga-
tiOn into the crime and have authori-
ty to return pTesentments against
those participating in the mob vio-
lence. Those thus indicted should be
tried at such place as would be
most conucive to the ascertaining of
the truth, and before a jury, likewise
this Is drastic, still / submit that the
nature of the offence against the SOW
ereignt peace, order and dignity of
the state is such as to warrant these
81 have concluded that there is lit
tie reason to expect county Grand
Jurics and local officers to adequately
deal with the mob murderers of
their communities. They are too num-
erous."
DepIOrcS PcOnaEe Charges.
Gov. HardwiCk in his message said
The Georgia farmer bravely and
manfully has gone energetically about
his business and is now cultivating
a crop to help clothe the world; a
crop that may cost him twice as
much as it brings on the market. He
has taken care of the Negro, fed him,
clothed him, sheltered him, doctored
him an now in year like this. when
he has made every imaginable sac
rifice to help the Negro, to be charged
on high authority with holding the
Negro in peonage. Is almost more than
he can bear. Such a burden,at this
particular time, above all others,
imposed upon him; 1t IS an outrageous,
unjustified and unjustifiable proceed
ing.
There is no real basis in truth and
in fact upon which the accusation can
rest. / assert, measuring and weighing
my words, that there is no State in
this Union, and no country in this
world, having within its limits any
thing like an even division of its 1op-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
PRISON COSTS OF ELAINE
RIOTERS CAUSE DISAGREE
MENT OF OFFICIALS.

Little Rock, Ark. July THAT
Phillips county owes the state 81 a
day of each day the Elaine Negroes
have been held in the penitentiary was
officially stated. by Attorney General
Utley in response to a letter from C.
$. Toole secretary of the Arkansas
which already has been recurred
ture which charges the counties with
the upkeep of the prisoners condemn
ed TO death, is approximately Sl,4OO.
Machinery for collecting the money,
or alternatives which would apply in
cases of nOn-payment are not pro-
vided in the act, but two theories
were advanced yesterday. The Phillips
county judge has written Mr.. Toole
to the effect that the county will not
pay.
State officials yesterday suggested
that two courses might be taken. The
attorney general might, in the name
of the state, sue the county for the
amount now due, or the Penitentiary
Commission might return the Negroes
to Phillips country, thus shifting fur
ther expense from the state. Mr..
Utley has not been asked for an
opinion as to the action which may
be taken and yesterday said that he
had not gone into the question be-
yond ascertaining that the county is
liable for the sum charged to the
county by the Penitentiary Commits
sion.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
DOMINGANS SAY U. 5. WILL
NOT WITHDRAW.
Do Not Believe Promise to
Quit so Long as Marines
Occupy Haiti. DOMINICAN
Speaks in U. 5.

New York, N. Y, July with
drawal of United States marines from
Santo Domingo while the military oc-
cupation is in full swing in the little
neighbor republic of Haiti can mean
only qualified indepence for the Do
mingans. Inhabitants of Santo Do
mingo themselves realize this and re-
gard the gesture of Withdrawing
States as "camouflage" intended to
impress South America.
Stenio Vincent, former president of
the Haitian Senate and a member of
the delegation sent by the Union Pa
trlotique to plead the cause of Haiti
before the people and conquors of the
United States, made this assertion
while speaking on the Haitian situa-
tion at the Civic Club. IA West 18th
street recently.
There can be no absolute indepen-
dence for Santo Domingo with the
American occupation in Haiti" said
Vincent. THE Domingans are perfectly
aware of this. They realize the danger
of having the United States for a
close neighbor in Haiti, and they be-
lieve that the proposed withdrawal of
troops is camouflage to blind South
America to the impositions of the
United states on weaker neighbors.
Until the Haitian question is set
tied Domingans, will not believe any
assurances by the United States as to
their own sovereignty"
Haitians and Domingans are "in the
diplomat, and Domingans are in full
sympathy with the Haitian cause
In view of the campaign pledges of
President Harding in regard to the
occupation Of Haiti, Mr.. Vincent sew
tary of the Navy DENLY in clamping
down the censorship which had tenn
porarily been lifted, and secuted the
excuse given by Mr.. DENLY that this
was necessary to suppress revolu-
ton"
There is no revolution in Haiti and
there will be none unless it is pro-
voked by military despoA'sm,' he de-
Gives U. =. Motives In Haiti.
The real motives back of the re-
newed Haitian censorship Mr.. Vim
cent asserted to be as follows:
from printing not only the memorial
presented to Congress by the Haitian
delegation, but also any comment on
it by the American press.
2. To prevent Haitians from learn
ing of the proposed settlement of the
affairs of Santo Domingo.
3. To suppress free speech in Haiti
until the new Congress shall have
been elected.
A. To make sure that the person.
mel Of the new Haitian Congress shall
be 100 per cent American"
James Weldon Johnson, secretary Of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People, who
presided. declared that for the sake
of dollars and cents and South AM
erican trade" if not for reasons Of
sentiment, the United States should
Immediately restore the unconditional
sovereignty Of Haiti.
There is great danger that the
goodwill of all of Latin America may
be lost unless this question is settled
he said. Citing his eight years in the
United States consular service in Latin
America as authority, Mr.. Johnson as
serted that the neighbor republics to
Continued on page S)
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MEETING
UNIQUE COMMUNITY BROK-
EN- UP BY POLICE.
Small Army Of ChicagO's Un-
employed Inhabited Pictures
que Quarters. Had Good
Government.

Chicago. Ill, July 7.-Chicagoss
most picturesque colony received or
ders to migrate.
1t is the colony of cliff dwellers
front at 31st street.
Substantial houses have been built
of the loose limestone, rooted over
with old carpets and rugs, and fur
from ash heaps.
Here for several weeks, undisturbed
by the law, a group of about 100 Ne
gro eX-service men out of employ
ment have lived after the manner of
the neOlithic age, except for the fact
they did not have to dispute the pos
session of their dwellings, with the
cave bear. or the saber-toothed tiger
The pueblo, which resembles those
of the early lncas with perhaps
suggestion of the dugouts back of the
lines in France, is known as Camp
Troy.
IT is organized into a self-governing
community with a community kitchen
commissary, and a barber-shop.
over the headquarters dugout flies
an American flag. Here Capt John
and his secretary, Roy Johnson, hold
forth and regulate the life Of the
Capt. Troy is a born autocrat. His
emblem of authority consists of a
plum-colored shirt. checked suit, a
fedora hat and a star, which might
be deputy sheriffs, but actually is
a badge of the union teamsters.
The work, whatever cannot be
avoided in, this happy-go-lucky colony
is parceled out Certain privates are
assigned daily to kitchen police. 9th
ers are detailed to catch fish for the
A piacard on Capt Troy's head
quarters reads: I'VE are unemployed
men out of work. Therefore. If you
have anything to aid us in this. dis
will fpNr
to make good.'
The cliff dwellers, however, have
not been taking their lot too seriously.
During the warm afternoon the pic
turesque Villagers, loll comfortably on
pork chops and watermelon.
And when the moon comes UP over
the lake in the evening you can bear
kle of mandolins. Other negro "spir-
ituals, or Ethiopian blues" fill the
air with doleful minors
SO drastic are the laws laid down
is permitted in the Colony, and razors,
except for the profession BARRIERS, are
taboo.
With its unique attractiveness, Cave
vile has, been the magnet for many
visitors, both black and white. Toward
the end of the street various conces-
sionaires have taken advantage of this
tourist trade and have put up tents
Wnefe sou drinks, lnulan SOOu luck
bags, magic herbs, ice cream cones.
chicken sandwiches and barbecue
meats may be had at prices ranging
from 3 cents to a quarter.
An affable old Uncle Tom, who re-
sides at the commissary, welcomes the
visitors to the camp with outstretched
hand and outstreChed hat containing
a collection Of pennies, and niclSles.
Walk rat dis way, ladies an gem
tlemen," he says. "Hyah is our ice
box. Fed ninety-two people hyah las
night. If yo cyah to make a con-
tribution. we will thank yo.' An eff
you don't, we thank yo,' anyway
Continued on page S.)
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09

Atlanta, July 7.-Denouncing lynch
ings and other crimes of violence
against Negroes and declaring that
there have been fifty-eight cases of
lynchings in Georgia since he became
Governor Hugh NJ. Dorsey, in retir-
ing from his position. yielding the
reinS of power to Governor Thomas
w. Hardwici, has recommended to the
in order to remedy the situation. In
his first address to the people Hard
wick has defended the State, which,
he declares has been unjust.y and
without reason, attacked, and has
promised that he will ''vindicate the
majesty and impartiality of the law
and not write any pamphlets"
while we have had fifty-eight vic
Tins Of mob violence who were not
accorded a trial we have hundreds
who participated in these murders who
have never been brought to justice,
and in many cases no effort what
soever made to apprehend or punish
them" said Mr.. Dorsey
There are many instances of out
rageous lynchings that could be pre-
vented. Certainly there are instances
where the perpetrators of such crimes
investigated, brought to justice. When
Information of impending mob violence
Is brought to the attention of the eX-
ecutive, he should not be handicapped
Wy udNlHb u await IL call IOf mill
tary assistance from local authorities
but should be authorized and indeed
it should be his duty to see that Of
ficers get in immediate touch with
the situation and take whatever pre-
cautionary measures are advisable.
Urges State COnstabuInry.
THE financial condition of the State
viii not now permit, but as soon as
that can be changed and adequate
funds provided State constabulary
should be established. Such n constab-
ulary should be subject to the orders
Of the Chief Executive not only in
cases of emergency. but for the en-
forcement of all the States criminal
laws. Much could be done by n Cover
nor through this agency to check all
forms of crime and especially could
the violation Of the prohibition laws
be greatly curbed. Such a force could
also compel the payment of automo-
bile license fees and thus increase the
States :.venues.
MANY sheriffs are wholly derelict
In their duties in this respect. The
law establishing such a police force
should, of course, guard against its
becoming a political machine iu the
hands of the executive, but this can
be easily accomplished. Many OF the
other States have already established
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
BRAVERY OF NEGRO COP
IS REWARDED.

Chicago, H.. July Tn apprecia-
tion of the bravery of Policeman AL
bert McGruder of the Wabash ave-
nue. station, who was shot last Fri
day night when he repulsed twelve
bandits single handed, Harder's Fire
proof Storage and Van company, 10th
worded a check for 500 to the TRI-
BTNE and asked that it be given to
McGruder
I'VE want to compensate this officer
for his bravery I'm taking the stand
he did against twelve bandits" the
letter reads. 1--WE believe bravery of
this kind should be rewarded"
McGruder who is a Negro, while in
f#N uniform came upon two auto
loads of men who, the police believe
were about to blow a safe in the
was wounded in the legs but is certain
he shot at least one of the men be-
fore they made their escape.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
SIX THOUSAND MASONS MARCH IN
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Ill. July Fully six
thousand master masons representing
every branch of the fraternity in
Chicago, were in the line of march
Of Free and Accepted Masons on the
South Side of Chicago. held their St
Johns Day Celebration.
Nearly five thousand members of
the blue lodge were in line. The
Grand Master, Thos. H. Samuels with
provisional Grand Lodge was in
full charge. The acting members of
his staff were ]. -. Bish, d. G. NJ.
J: Dodson,, S. W; r. j, Madison, s; p;
S s.; Phil Williams, G. p; l.. wig.
ley, G. S. B.; S. Mathews, Marsha 7
and Sus Nrantly G. Tyler.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
ORGANIZE $l5O,OOO FILM
AND THEATRE CORPORA
TON.

Baltimore, Md. July 7.-E. B. Tay-
lor, the Baltimore banker; c. H Jen-
kins and some close associates have
organized the Dunbar Film and Thea
trical Co. with a capitalization of $780,
900. A. w. Caulk is the Secretary
Treasurer and c. f. Vodery is in
charge of the Photography. The of
flee is at sos North Caroline Street.
Negotiations for talent, contracts
made and inquiries from the concern
to trade journals all indicate that the
company is going to operate on a
most aggressive policy.
While less than two months old, the
company owns and has ready for re-
lease a number of films. Among
them being THE Fighting Fifteenth
COlored Regiment" The Southern Ne
gro Baptism" and several educational
films such as THE Negro Rice Farm
err" and Negro Logging in Louisiana
The company is well financed and
Contemplates very comprehe nsive
pros ram of releases of the better type.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09
ESCAPES FROM PRISON
LOCKED IN TRUNK.
(RY A. N PN

Elizabeth City, N c., July l.
Found locked in a trunk at his sis
ter's home in the Berea section, Enoch
Williams, who escaped from the coun-
ty convict gang last Thursday morn
ing by jumping from the road
truck, was captured by the police
Monday morning. He was given thirty
days on the roads, in addition 20 his
original sentence at a hearing IN City
Police Court Monay.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-09

unpaid.
The photographs contributed by Mr..
Daniel Freeman, on u Street, aided
materially in helping the attorneys
His work was done free of charge
and the pictures produced by him
were the official exhibits in the case.
Since her release on bond in Jan
uary, Miss Johnson has been working
at her former employment and is
proud of the fact that she II a free
girl again. She was only seventeen
-Washington Tribune
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-29

Special 20 The world
TAlibEQl'AU May IS. Tho crcc-
I"u ui q monument 10 Stand Wa'Io,
winch WlI' hu unveiled with consid-
cradle ceremony uu the sixth day
ui Juno. has boon productive of com .
W'ul both fiyornhlo and the re-.
verse While there are many Who
refer to waite as q great lcndor and
famouH gouctnl great Indian and
representative citizen of one of the
most famous ut NOrth American
uH'i"us. There are others who are OF
different opinion. Those OF tho lat
tcr persuasion state that waite was
never noted aa a national leader.
that ho opposed fur long time
TIA" established government uf the
'hcrukccH and Boo time Of war
created for Il season reign ~ ter
rur IN tho old uriEhhprhuods ioft
d'tous'loss h. reason of the conflict
applying the torch 10 homes and
public buildings while his men pill
HEcd ana destroyed. or at least many
Of them ala what did he over do
TO forward the interests uf civiiiza %
don, education aud Christianity %"
ask those who are Of the belief that
the high need Of distinction accord
Cd la some quarters ~ far above and
beyond what it should be.
ON the other hand. 1t IL stated by
those who favor the memorial that
the other side" waA blamable to
large degree, that the opposition
things which should not have been
done. and that In the days Of the
war ChcrOhoes belonging To the fed
eral army or in sympathy herewith
were guilty uf terrible things. ThviI
leader. they have asserted, was the
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-29
WORK AND PLAY Monument UnUoiHng Recalls
IN REF0RMATOW Stand WdtieS Part in History
Inmates Are Encouraged
to Make Good for
Future Life


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term 90 1sI n' -'h' .H lN. '',I'i' I'-
torwHiu'N.
NN'N s' w I''I 81 I'. '''l't ""
suW'd i.' 'l"' OF 'h' i'I"i nt'"'..
ho instituted q theory mat H 'ound.
hoHlh'uI ana Vigorous undF h0f
nina was OF priW" importance lu
nilnElng th"Hi reformation 10
youthiu' d'linIucnia. correction or
phFai'ai dl'c''H J. on" oi tho tli'l
tasks Sought ana l'r. NHl'lH ''j''s
mar 900 tho ithj year - serious "p"t
dboi" nave h''h n'il'' Ul'u "''"'"'
ta uifJ ana dI resulted In cor
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inmates sent 10 IN" institution arc
entered ln INc lttnimh'oIN Is. moo
thorily ailcr enrolment ThlF H'h""l
l. sup"rintcndrd hF am experienced
educator VINO advances me p'll'i
educated inwai'' hs assistant lh '
structots. Through ihw MOOT ih"
debate ana oraturicaI clubs nave"
been started, ihr El'" tiup organ -
izcd and from proceeds of Ia" r'-
tormatory minstrel given s'ml-hu o.
nually at Grant," ana nearby iundS
have been raised iu pay Tor hdud
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-29

monument hla boon erected in in"
historical square surrounding lh"
building long tho cIpi'oi uf lh'
west IN the words of am 'u'uEi.'
of the Cherokee Confederate officer