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The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
nRusI,D Work Seldom Good.

It is all right to be busy, provided it is the right kind of busy. Some people are in constant state of hurry which borders on confusion. because they never begin in time. never make the right sort Of preparation. and never stop long enough to calm their minds in order to get their bearings.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
SHELL.SHOCKED SOLDIER RUNS
AMUGK IN ID. c.
Kills One Policeman And Seriously
Wounded Two COlOred Men.

Washington, D. C. March 24.-Be-
tween the hours OF and o'clock
Sunday morning the peace and quie-
tude of one of the aristocratic Col
ored sections of this city were dis
turbed by one of the most deplorable
tragedies in the history of Washing
ton. Twitty Binwood Harris, an eX-
soldier, shortly released from the
Walter Reed Hospital for shell-shock,
became mentally unbalanced and
killed one white policeman and one
Colored man and seriously wounded
another.
After a chase, which lasted for a
half hour or more, he was finally
cornered at his home, 94S Westm4n-
lister street, N. w, and instantly
killed by three policemen from the
Eighth precinct district.
On the eve o. the investigation of
the Walter Reed Hospital this comes
as a warning that the affairs of this
hospital should be thoroughly looked
into. This soldier should never have
been released from the hospital, as
he had been acting peculiarly for
several days. We find after inves-
tigation that a great number of Col
ored soldiers are being released on
the community not sufficiently cured
Of their ailment Why this whole
sale release of men who should he
thoroughly investigated, because it is
not only menace to the community,
but unfair to the noble boys who sac
rifced their health on the battlefields
Of France so that the race might
have a place in the sun.
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WOMEN SAVE THE SITUATION.

Alexandria, La. March "a Nation
al Negro Press Asso iation Service. >
With the return of Mrs. Blanche
Atwood Beatey to this city from
Washington, II was learned that the
National Republican Women's League
has been summoned to the rescue
of the men of the race, and that they
are to stand solidly by the demands
made by the big leaders IN the Re-
publican Party. Mrs. Baitey was one
of the principal speakers in the re-
cent campaign and was summoned
by Republican headquarters to stump
the states Of Michigan, Indiana and
Illinois. She is regarded as one of
the most forceful and eloquent wo-
men on the platform that the ma
tion has produced, and although a
native Floridian, having been born
and reared in Tampa, she has adopted
Louisiana as her state. She is the
wife of one of the prominent ply
sicians in her city, but is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. John Atwood, who has
been a factor in Florida politics for
nearly half a century 1t was her
father and the late Col. Lee who
brought things to past down in Flor
ida. Mrs. Badtey is staunch worker
with many of the national organiza-
tions and a state organizer for the
N A. A. C. p. with headquarters in
this city.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
DEATH OF DIR. EDWIN R. GRAHAM.

Richmond. Ohio, March 24.-(Na-
tional Negro Press Association Ser
vice In the passing of DR.. Edwin
r. Graham, the publishing agent of
the great Methodist Episcopal Church,
which took place in this city Feb.
10Th, it is said that the Negro cit
liens of the whole country have lost
one of their staunch friends and
supporters.
1t is known that DR.. Graham, who
had been associated in the book pub
fishing agency as Jennings & Graham.
with offices in New York and Gin
cinnati, had contributed a great deal
to the prominence of the Negro cone
stituents of his church, and 1t is
said that he was one among the first
to advocate Negro bishops. He was
a strong supporter of the candidacy
of Bishop 1. B. Scott when he was
first nominated as Bishop to Africa,
and was one of the leading men in
his connection to always hold out
for the continuance of the Southern
Christian Advocate at New Orleans,
and worked hand and glove, so it is
said. with Bishop Robert E. Jones,
who was only recently elected to the
bench in his Connection,
News of the death of DR.. Graham
was sent throughout the United
States is special notices, as he was
not only connected highly with his
church, but was a member of 'the
Sunday School Council.
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S. S. JONES' SEVENTH ANNIVER.
SARY.

Muskogee, Okla, March 24-(Na-
tional Negro Press Association Sew
vice. Unique in ever one Of its
phases was the anniversary service
rendered to the Rev. S. S. Jones,
pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church,
this city, and pastor of the First
Baptist Church, Okmulgee. These two
celebrations have attracted more at
tention than any church PASTORAL
celebration in the history of this
state, due to the fact that d. Jones
is the leading man within the con-
fines of Oklahoma, having resided
here for many ytars. He is the
president of the largest state con-
vention and perhaps knows more
about the native Oklahomians than
any other public man. 1t was he
who led in the movement to bring to
Muskogee the great National Negro
Business League some years ago, and
it was he who led the procession.
The two churches property, the one
located at Muskogee and the other
at Okmulgee, approximate over $780,
600 worth of investments. He is the
corresponding secretary of the Ma
tional Baptist Convention of America
and is said to have bid strong for
the Sunday School Congress to come
out to Muskogee for 1921, but de-
clined In favor of Little Rock.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
HOWARD DEFEATS LINCOLN

Washington, D. c.. March 24.-The
beautiful Murray Casino was crowded
to its capacity when the refree's
whistle sounded the beginning of the
basketball clash between Howard
and Lincoln, the two oldest Colored
collegiate rivals, which ended in favor
of the Howard live with score of
SO to %.
The game started in rapid fire
order when Kean snatched the ball
from the air, and made the first
basket of the game. The game was
fast from beginning to end and was
marked by the sharp shooting on
the part of every man on the Howard
team. Sims at center for Howard
was easily the brightest star doing
his full share towards piling up the
scores by shooting z field goals. The
wonderful development of the Howard
five was plainly evident in the team
work exhibited in the clever passing
of the ball. In the absence of Cap
tain Richardson due to injury, H.
Johnson handled the position of for
ward very well. He and Kean, the
two forwards for Howard, played to-
gether like twins
The Lincoln five pEoyed no easy
opponent. Clarkson and Davis, guards
for Hoard, were kept busy holding
off Captain Boozer and Skinker; for
wards for Lincoln, who at every
chance registered a basket. Wheat
land at center for ? Lincoln was a
marvel at shooting fouls, registering
six out of seven attempts.
Howard Field Goals: Kean (3) For
ward: n. Johnson ca Toward; Sims
ca fouls two, Center; Clarkson (2)
Guard; Davis "a Guard. Lincoln
Field Goals: Skinker (2) Forward;
Boozer (Capt) 90 Toward; Wheat
land % fouls 6, Center; Franklin,
Guard; Randolph. Guard.
Refree: Henderson; Timekeepers.
Allen and Randolph; Scores, Payne
and Randolph Substitutions, G.. John
son for Kean; Hauses for Sims;
Carter for Clarkson; Halstork for
Davis.
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RETIRING GOVERNMENT EMPLOY
EES.

San Antonio, Texas March "a
National Negro Press Association
Service with the retirement of
many of the postal employees from
this, the eleventh division, There
has been brought to mind some
interesting facts with regard to
the appointment and seniority in
service. Among the recent members
of the race who go on the retired
list is w. H. Mitchell, letter car
rier, who had forty years of continued
service. He was appointed when the
free delivery system was first es-
tabashed in this city. There were
two Colored and two white appoint
ed. he being one of the four, the
others having long since passed not
only out Of service. but into the Great
Beyond. Mr.. Mitchell has been sing
ularly honored both in the service
of his church and in his fraternal
organizations. Mr.. ]. A. Grumbles,
who has been in the railway mail
service for thirty years, has also
voluntarily retired, and it is un-
derstood that there is a long list NJ
others of both races who will go with
this number. This city has enjoyed
the distinction of having large
number of government employees in
the local post office, in the railway
mail service IS we'll as in the reve-
nue. department.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
MANUAL ARTS STRUCTURE FOR
NEGROES IN MARION ADDS TO
FACILITIES.

Marion, Ohio, March 24.-The occu-
patton Of the new manual arts build
ing, which has recently been com
pleted for the Negro school, was for
mally celebrated with dinner Civ
en- to the trustees of the Marion
schools and with the exercises by
the pupils Of the school.
Among the guests were Judge
Charles A. Woods, R. J. Blackwell,
Albert Woods, Henry Mullins, ]. o.
Gasque and Herbert Lewis of the
board Of trustees; T. C. Easterling,
superintendent of the city schools I;
is. j, Wall, county superintendent of
education; Mayor George McKerrall
and j. w. Blackwell, secretary of
the chamber of commerce.
The new building Is two-story
structure, having on the first floor
a well equipped manual arts room,
sewing room, cook room and science
room. The entire second floor is
taken up with an auditorium. The
building was made possible by the
benevolence of citizens of Marion.
prominent among whom was Judge
G. A. Woods and Mrs. H. l.. Thigh
man, as well as contributions from
such charity funds as the Rosenwald,
Jean and Rockefeller,
Ten years ago, the Negro school of
Marion consisted of one poorly equip
ped building. Now there are four,
all fairly well equipped and in good
condition. T. C. Easterl@ng, super
intendent of the city school here,
has worked for number of years
to give the Negroes better showing
and it was through his efforts that
the new manual arts building was
obtained. He was the first super
intendent in the state to introduce
this department in both white and
Negro schools
The Negro school here is said to
be one of the best. If not the best
in the eastern portion of the state
For three years now, it has been a
central training school. Eleven teach
ers are employed here. and the school
has more than 800 pupils. The teach
ers receive good pay
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do not want to mingle that and CO.
mingling like amalgamation, would
not do at all. For the weaker is
always the sufferer. We want to be
as seperate as the figures when it
comes to staying apart socially. But
where we all have a common inter
est for the good Of all. l see no good
reason why we can't all meet and
enjoy whatever may benefit human
ity. l don't believe the white peo-
pie expected us to accept a propo-
sition like that, but they just asked
us to see if we were sound in te
faith of our teaching and were sur
prised to find us so weak. There
was no such a sale in this agree
ment, but / suppose a consideration
of more dollars and cents for c. T.
&C.. and p. @. c. sat and listened
to a great sermon last night. The
doctors idea must have been to ell
evate, uplift and advance. He told
us of selling too cheap. He referred
TO Jhudas, Arab, Jersebell and of Ma
habs' Garden He told us that we
often, too often sold too cheap
wonder of those were there who
made arrangements for us not to
appear at the song fest. at the Cot
ton Palace on the Both and 31st
If they were how badly they must
have felt. l don't believe the white
people thought they could get us
to turn down our own folks for
them, in a public place, where every
body meets and sees and enjoys all
things Of interest in a common way,
one with another. Every church
seems very busy preparing for Easter
We are still at 1904 n. 9Th Street
and we are still on the job. If you
don't buy the Express from the Mecca
Drug Store, then buy it from Little
Bob. ] am yours for Sanitation, T.
G. Garrett, 1904 N. 9Th Street, Phone
$685.
Mr.. D. L. Oliver in the Who is
Who contest here lost only in three
points. The scores from Central and
Paul Quinn Friday were 2 to in
favor Of Paul Quinn College. Miss
Archie T. Jones shows rare talent
in needle work. She has crocheted a
neck tie that can not be told from
tie in the show case unless it
that Miss Jones eXceils. But what
is the use to have the talent unless
you use 1t. Don't bury your talent.
Prof. w. H. Burnett, principal of Ter
rell City School spoke at st. Paul
here last week. His subject, "The
Negroes Place" was made very plain.
The professor was the guest of Hon.
w. D. Cain Death came to Central
Wednesday and took one of the girls
from the boarding department. We
learned that it was through 2 mis-
take poison was taken. Medicine
should be prescribed by the doctor
for a school and only upon his adj
vice should the matron give medicine.
I would rather be peasant with my
conscience clear than to be a king
wrapped in my fears. Let us live
this quotation "To thine ownself be
true, Stick to them who stick to you"
and last but not least. let us re-
member the lesson Of the great
Teacher, Whatsoever We would that
men would do to you, do We, even
so to them"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
YARDAMAN'S son INDICTED BY
MEMPHIS GRAND JURY.

Memphis, Tenn, March 24-James
NJ Vardaman, a son of James X.
Vardaman, formerly a United States
senator from Mississippi has been
indicted by the Shelby County Grand
jury for having received stolen prop
erty.
It is alleged that certain liberty
bonds were stolen, and upon investi-
cation the authorities found sufficient
grounds to arrest Vardaman. Friends
of Vardaman, WHO was at the time
out of the city have arranged bond
to prevent his arrest.
Besides Vardaman, there are five
other men, all white, who are also
implicated in the stealing, All of
course deny guilt of the charge of
illegal liberty bond traffic. which will
in time be thrashed out by the court.
The activities of the secret service
and other Government officials thru.
out the country bring to public no
tice daily scandals, perpetrated not
only by men In ordinary walks OF
life, but those of high literary and
social standing.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
THIRTY ACRES FOR SCHOOL.

Cuero, Texas, March 24-(National
Negro Press Association Service)
AS a result of conference between
the leaders in these parts, is is un-
derstood that Rev. D. H. Rankin of
Houston, representing his association
has purchased for cash thirty acres
of the choice farm land in the ad-
Joining counties for the operation of
a school that will be used exclusively
for religious training. The Rev. Mr..
RanR'ns passed through this city
last week en- route to Houston, and
said the property was worth three
hundred dollars per acre, and that he
had practically refused such an offer,
that 1t belongs to the school and will
be used for development purposes.
He is the moderator of one of the
largest Associations in Texas and
is prominent in national affairs,
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PROF BUCHANAN LEAVES.

Normal, Ala, March "a National
Negro Press Association Service) -
Afttr serving continuously one of
Alabamas oldest institutions of learn
ing, Prof. w. S. Buchanan has re-
moved his residence to Pittsburgh,
Pa, where he becomes the manager
of The Competitor one of the newest
magazines to be owned by the race.
Prof. Buchanan is the son-in-law of
the late w. H. Council. the founder
of Normal, whom it has often been
said was the first apostle in indus
trial education. 1t is known that
Prof. Buchanan has been trying to
get away from Normal for more than
two years, but that the state of
Alabama was loath to give him up
and that he was offered several
splendid positions if he would remain
with the educational work of the
state. His friends here declare that
he has purchased valuable property
in Pittsburgh, which will be his fu-
ture home.
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FISK SINGERS IN
ANNUAA CONCERT

Nashville, Tenn, March 2i-Thous-
ends of Nashvlllians filled the Ryman
auditorium Friday night to hear the
Fisk University singers in the an
nual jubilee concert given to compli-
ment the governor and the state leg
islature. The beloved old Negro folk
songs We're given by a chorus OF two
hundred voices. "Steal Away to Je-
sus," Roll, Jordan, Roll. Some of
These Days" Wish rs in Heaven.
Settin' Down. "souldn't Hear No
body Pray and Swing Low. Sweet
Chariot" were some of the favorites
which were beautifully rendered by
the chorus. The Girls Glee Club gave
an Indian Cradle song by Matthews
and the famous male quartet sang a
group of Negro and modern airs. The
quartet Is known throughout the
country having sung in many cities
from coast to coast and made { num-
of records for the talking ma shine.
Nashvil ans are the only ones fortu-
nate enough to hear the entire Choir
NC of 200 voices
The program was opened with Sc
10 ions by the Fisk band, with Prof.
Isaac Fisher directing. Prof. ]. w
Work director of the concert, was
the composer OF a beautiful lullaby,
which was sung by the chorus, his
wife taking the leading part. A por-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
BAPTIST PREACHER ORGANIZES
BANK.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 24.-(Na-
tional Negro Press Association Ser
vice Another Baptist divine has
climbed over the narrow confines OF
his UNCONVENTIONAL fence and enter
ed actively into the business world.
This fact became known when the
Rev. j. C. Austin, pastor of Ebenezer
Baptist Church, organized a Colored
bank in Pittsburg. 1t was learned
only this week that the full capital
stock of the bank has been paid in
and that the bulge for this institu-
tion of the entering wedge making
it possible was made by the close
planning of DR.. Austin and his ability
to line up the membership in his
church as strong supporters of the
bank. Mr. Hunter has been made
president and manager in charge.
1t. is understood that DR.. Austin con-
templates a great business drive in
the smoky city, and that he has
brought to aid members of all de-
nominations and creeds. Only some
time ago the church purchased a
handsome piece of property where
the prominent home is located.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
GE0RGIA COURT HITS AT RACE
SEGREGATION.
Atlanta Jurist Rules Clause Prohibit
Race Purchase in Contracts UneOn-
StitutiOnal.

Atlanta JuriSt Rules Clause Prohibit
Race Purchase In Contracts UncOn-
stitutiOnal.
Atlanta, Ca, March 24.-Real estate
contracts which prohibit the resale
of the property to Colored persons
are not binding. Such a stipulation
is violation of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution of the
United States in the opinion of Judge
Lawrence DeGraff of the district
court, who handed down decision
recently In the case of Arch |. Mad
den VS.. Dorothy Quail, Colored,
suit to eject the latter from premises
she bought January 80 from H. A.
Flowers.
Madden, who formerly owned the
property, alleged that he had a moral
agreement, alleged that he had an oral
latter had consented to dispose of
the house only to white people
Flowers testified that when he sold
the house he did not know that Miss
Quail was Colored woman.
Judge DeGraff refused to uphold the
oral agreement and dismissed the
case.
The decision is one of the most
important ever handed down in the
state. Colored people throughout the
nation have been watching the prog
ress of the case and will be gra'ified
to learn that in accordance with the
law as interpreted by Judge DeGraff
they' will be privileged to purchase
property in desirable districts instead
OF, in the slums and unimproved sec
lions as would have been the case If
an adverse decision had been rem
dered
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BOSTON BANK FAILURE TIES UP
RACE FUNDS.
Tremant Trust Co. Was Depository
OF Hundreds of BOstOnians.

Tremant Trust Co. Was Depository
OF Hundreds OF BOstOnians.
Boston, Mass, March 24.--The
closing of The fremont Trust Co.
here last week has hit many Colored
individuals and organizations. DR..
Garland, prominent physician is a
director of the bank, which was one
of the largest in the city,
Many Colored depositors were
drawn to the bank after the election
of DR.. Garland to the directorate.
rhe bank also pursued the policy of
hiring members of every race among
its depositors.
Among those having funds in the
institution are: The Forresters over
$4,000 Ebenezer Baptist Church over
1000. Peoples Baptist Church nearly
$4,000, League of Women for Com
munity Service $500, Bay State Phar-
macy, Madison ice cream parlor Da-
vid e. Walker Lodge, W. A. Johnson
Manufacturing Co., DR.. Frank Myers,
Dr. VIM. Worthy; DR.. A. B. baltimore.
Citizens of Cambridge over 100000
and many other. There is weeping
and gnashing of teeth everywhere.
The above presents a small per
centage of the people and organisa-
tons whose funds are now tied up
in the fremont Trust Company.
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Washington, d. c., March 24-(Na-
tional Negro Press Service) The Ma
tional Negro Press Association is
convention assembled makes the fol-
lowing address to the people of the
United States:
(1) "The organized Negro press Of
America, mouthpiece of 100000
black people, who have never retard-
ed the progress of the United States,
have never molested her peace, but
have defended her honor in every
national crisis, congratulates America
on possession and development of
her stalwart black citizenry.
(2) The function, with optimistic
note, an exponent of the principles
of liberty applied to all citizens
everywhere alike is the aim of our
national organization.
(3) 1--WE favor the present restric-
tons on immigration to America.
(4) 1--WE view with interest the
continued exodus of Negro 'commun-
tiles northward. We regard this
movement as a distinct loss to the
South, involving millions of dollars
and years of development. And we
consider settlement of Negroes in
northern communities a distinct ad-
vantage for that section.
90 Accommodation in waiting
rooms, on street cars, in railway
coaches and other public Conveyance
es must be made identical for white
and black before the thirty Negro
migrant from the South to the North
will return to southern cline.
60 I'VE lament the inadequscy of
educational facilities in the south and
cite the lack as a further cause OF
Negro mirgation.
ca 1--WE do not believe the North
will ever turn southwark her more
intelligent Negro migrants. But we
do believe in the Negroes desire to
return to the southland when assured
similar opportunities for development
as to the north and westward, iden-
teal protection in all States of the
Union of federal authority against
violence and plumber, and the re-
moval of evidences of caste through
out The southern section.
(S) "As the records show, the
American Negro was counted upon
and did more than his share in the
great world war. He returned home
with expectations of new era. The
party in charge of government blast
ed his hope. But that party has beer
swept from the political arena by
the will of the people,
co. 1--WE ask the new American
governmental agencies for Legislation
first, political recognition afterwards
We desire not sop, but the full Amer
lean ration.
(10) 1--WE, congratulate ssocilizatior
efforts of Colored communities north
and commend likewise the efforts o
the southern congress to secure bet
ter inter-racial relationships.
! (11) "But for the country's wei
fare and her lair name among ma
lions of earth, we solemnly proclaim
that burning Of human beings, lynch
ling and mob violence and simila
evidences Of sayagery must at ono
be made offenses against federal Law
and summarily punished thereby.
(12) FINALLY, We recommend al
honorable means for cultivation o
friendly feelings between the race
in America and the continued teach
ing of the Hottest patriotic motive
and ideals to black citizens every
where that the watchword at ever
Colored Preside shall be, Americ
first, the land of freedom hencefort
, and forever"