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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08

TOTAL LYNCHINCS SHOW
DECREASE OF 22 OVER
YEAR OF 1919. EIGHT OF
VICTIMS WERE WHITE. TEX
AS LEADS LIST FOLLOWED
BY GEORGIA.

Tuskegee, Alabama, Jan. 1.-Texas
leads all states in the union in the
number of Negro lynchings in 1920.
according to report Of the Tuslegee
institute, published here today. The
Lone Star State has ten cases charged
against the white men were: murders.
ga and each for Kansas and Mis-
Lynehings were less numerous dur
Ing 1920, than in 1919, records show,
SlNty-one persons. including eight
Mhlte men, We're put to death by moba
vany vnis year year as c9mpered with SO last
or the 61 persons lypched the re-
port gays, 52 We're in the south and
nine ~ the north and west One III
those Put to death was a Negro WON
an Eighteen were charged with at
tacks or ATTEMPTED attacks on women.
Three were burned to death one of
Whom was charged with attacking and
murderinE q woman and two for xii
ling landlords during disputes" the
report saws. The offenses charged
aGiAst the white men were: murders.
o. lnsuiting women. l mo charge eS-
SSiIp, FL peinG "f foreigner /; killing Of
offenses oharFed against the Me-
Eroes lynched, the report lists as fol-
lows murder D attempted attack, 3;
ing another. z; insulting women 2;
KNOCKING down guard Escaping from
chain gang and then returning and
surrendering." 2; and one each of tho
Following; Jumping labor contract
threatening to kill man. cutting man
In tight: "for receiving stay of death
sentence because another confessed
crime" peeping through window al
woman; insisting on voting"
The lynchings by states were: Tex
as 10. Georgia .; Mississippi, Alabama
and Florida, Z each; Arkansas, Kan
sas. Illinois, Kentucky. Missouri Ohio
Virginia, each
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
How The KIan Dex
ed Itself in AlabaIaI
By A. N. p

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. l6.--The rea-
son Colored Americans Oppose Ku
klux Kan is seen in the following
%The Ku Klux KIan was here yes
terday, II is here today and with the
grace Of God, Il will be here forever"
Rrocla,imIed ,I,a,nI Col; William j.; Sim. 9ns.
Il know most of you here this af-
ternoon because Birmingham II fa-
miller territory for me. as / lived In
All OF you, know have heard Of the
Ku Klux Khan. That is what we are
mere to discuss said Colonel Simmons.
The ku Klux Klan Was first or
ganized to protect our country from
people or persons wh1 were working
for their own selfish benefit. This or
ganization saved the United States
from destruction during the Civil War
II did not alone save the South. but
the wh1le country as well. For that
reign Qf unlawfulness which had the
South IN its control for a time would
entire country If II nad been stopped
To-Day the Ku XIII Klan Is keeping
.. close watch just the same as during
ganization.. but is one that every MEM
Der has plenty Of hard work to do.
More so at the present time because
Of existing conditions OF things which
this organizsti9n believes sthey can
Some physical work Is isafsdufr9i Of
the merlbers Of this -organl5atian, but
the largest part OF the work that is
required Of the members is Frain
work. A man has TO be a good citi-
zen of the. city in which he lives. to
be member. He must put the
american flag above every other flag
in the whole world.
'We are not out to get anybody
But we re out TO do all the good we
can. We can. still fight, though. and
II you don't believe 1T just start
something
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Negro Citizens Protest
Against Bawdy Houses
tBy A. N. p


Newport News, Va. Jan. 6.--What is
expected to be a forerunner of SINH
lar movements through the South was
taken here recently in a protest of
theiI section of houses of i'll repute,
voiced at a meeting of the Inter- Ra-
cial Committee. The strenuous pro-
tests stated the committee delegates
to work at once with the, city au-
thorities in their anti-viceF crusade of
the city authorities.
Colored people of Newport News,
last night registered protest of the
presence of houses of Ill repute in
their section of the city, following
which the Inter-Racial Committee de-
egates George Hardy, Dr. p. A. Scott
and ]. II. Ridley to work with the
sade.
Most Of the houses It was charged
at the meeting are patronized by
Sre eh aesP by h cooTed 'h&s 9nsy
Colored people with the exception OF
the inmates, are barred in most in
stances. the committees informants
declared
Representative Colorod men declared
that their daughters are in danger of
being lured from their homes by the
proprietors of the houses. "They will
cross their threshold and we have no
means of assisting the authorities in
the suppression or the regulation of
these places for we do not know what
is going on" one of the speakers is
quoted as saying.
The Negro members Of the commit
tee declared that they do not want
the section in which they livs con-
taminated by the houses and their in
mates.
They further declared that nothing
Il cutie so disgusting to respectable
Colored people as the sight OF white
be in the company of CoIored women
women who often are social outcasts
Of their own race,
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
All Cases Against StegaII are
Dismissed When Case is In
VeStigated.

Following an investigation by the
District Attorneys office cases of at
tempted criminal assault, robbery and
gro, We're dismissed by Judge c. A.
Pippen Wednesday afternoon on mo-
ton of District Attorney Maury
hughes, and the Negro was given his
liberty: The charges had been filed
against Stegall in connection with an
alleged attack on Mrs. John Clark at
her home, 2S13 Mckinney avenue. on
tne tFias niSh5 5ad Sfon 0f NeY sSt u.s. The Negro
a statement from Mrs. Clark was
attached to the motion for dismissal.
It requested the court to dismiss the
cases pending against the Negro, de-
claring that he was not guilty and
no connection with the alleged crimes.
"I have explained this thing to Dis
trict Attorney Hughes" the note con-
The note was signed before three
witnesses.
In his motion for dismissal of the
cases against Stegall, the District At
y torney summed up the testimony Civ
en- at the examining trial, which time
Mrs. Clark said the Negro had enter
ed her home. attempted to assault her.
had left her lying in an unconscious
state on the floor. Continuing it de-
clares that "as a result of the most
searching Inquiries, the District At
torney has ascertained and now AYERS
II to be true that the defendant, Wal
ter Stegall, is absolutely innocent of
all of the offenses for which he was
indicted; that the said Mrs. Gertrude
Clark was not assaulted by him in her
house in Dallas on the 2Sth day of
Novembers 1920. and was not assaulted
by any other. person; that her said
home was not robbed on said day or
anything Of value, nor was it burglar
lied on said day either by defendant
herein or any other person"
Many Witnesses Summoned.
An interesting development that
would have occurred in Stegalrs trial
would have been the fact that Stegall
was sitting, up with the corpse of his
sister on the night of the alleged as
sault. One hundred witnesses had been
summoned by defense counsel, McClt-
cheon & Church, to establish an alibi.
When Stegsll was told of Mrs.
Clarks statement by County Jailer.
Buck Parsons Wednesday morning,
the Negro sais; Il told you all the
time, Cap'n Buck. / was Innocent"
The Negro then continued feeding
prisoners, a duty he has performed
since he was confined In the county
jail.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Negro AviatOrs Ere Saved
by Fishermen.

Perth Amboy, N. r., Jan. 6.-While
Sid Jarvis, of Mattawan, and Lige
Lowery were tongln for seed oysters
in Staten Island Sound lately
the latter suddenly called the form
er's attention to a strange object in
the sky which was rapidly approach
ing the waters of the Sound. AS 1t
neared the spot where their boat was
resting they made out two men cling
ing to n huge umbrella. both were
gesting fiercely TO the oystermen. Pla-
cling their tongs in the boat the oyster
men rowed to the spot where the twain
We're about to strike the waters of the
Sound and they were none too quick
two men struck the water with a
splash. Jarvis and Lowry reached out
wi IN their tongs and drew the men to
their boat and to safety. When the
two had sufficiently recovered from
their scare in their downward plight
they explained. 1t seems one Of them
had served with an aviation corps in
France, and ne thought he had not
only mastered building Of an ario but
was able to fly it. SO having built one
as he thought was perfect he induced
his companion to accompany him on
his trial trip from Camden. All went
Staten Island Sound. Then something
went wrong with the mechanism OF
the plain and from q height of more
than a thousand feet It took sud-
den drop. The two mon realizing their
danger brought forth the umbrella
they had brought for just such a con-
tingency All would have went we'll
and they would have landed on terra
firma had not the parachute collap jed.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Henry Lincoln Johnson At
tracts Much Attention at Cap
itOI.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Henry Lincoln
Johnson of Atlanta, was capitol at
traction the other day and he created
almost as much of sensation as the
young Prince Albert did a year ago.
He came over from the senate Of
flee building on the arm of one of
Senator Lenroots secretaries, who is
also black.
AS he stood In the lobby in front Of
the senate main. entrance and shook
hands with several of his old friends
who put him on for national commit-
teeman at Chicago, the capitol guides
got wind of the black celebrity
was and srread the news to the hun
dreds Of sight seers who were being
shown through corridors.
And they gaZed upon the Georgia
committeeman as though he might
high mogul of the Figi Islands.
mogul of the Figi Islands.
Johnson has been in conference with
Harding at Marion. IT is understood
he will either take back his old Job
of register of deeds for the District,
or become registrar of the treasurer
a position that was formerly}heId very
acceptably by a Geirgia Negro, JUDI
son Lyons, of Augusta.
There is some distinctive homer in
being registrar OF the treasurer. That
high parsonage has the advantage Of
enduring fame by signing all OF the
currency notes issued by the treasury.
1t is doubtful II there is another sig
nature in America so familiar to the
masses as that of Judson Lyons.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Poor Negro Children Of Bal
timOre Given Xmas Treat.


Baltimore. Md, Jan. GA big smile
Of the Santa Claus variety reflected
tue joy in the hearts of every one 4
the 500 little Colored children who
assembled at st. Mary's Hall, Orchard
street near Madison avenre. at 2
o'clock for the Christmas entertain
ment and treat provided by the Babies
Milk and Ice Fund Association.
From all corners Of the city the
very poorest and most needy OF the
little Colored boys and girls who at
tend the clinics of the association
were invited. Santa Claus proved
race wbon MI WAS no respsGsedd nrrpsnred age tbjs
Christmas party for the little Colored
folks. Though only babies up to
years attend the clinics the older
brothers and sisters in the families
escorted whole families ranging from
infants to boys and girls of 10 and IL
years. Dressed in their Sunday best.
these children began to arrive at the
entertainment began there was a mad
scramble for seats.
Trersnts and Big Christmas Tree.
mas ~ qreens cen and = biee Chriatmas tree.
around which was stacked the. very
highest pile Of Christmas packages
the little guests had even seen. In
each bag--one for each chlld--there
was a toy an orange and q bag Of
candy.
Before the distribution Of the
Christmas gifts there was treat Of
ice-croam cones, and before the treat
an enter tainment. This included music
and a mo vie called THE Little Prin-
csss," which was provide by Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Lear Black. Mrs. William A.
Sailer was chairman Of the committee
which arranged the affair. and Miss
nurses of the Babies Milk and Ice
Fund assisted her in collecting the
children.
The Colored children have been Civ
year by the Babies Milk and Ice Fund
Association. This wear. because st.
st. Mary's TfaIl can only hold between
AGO and 900 people, Il was necessary
co limit the number invited.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
African Urges Migration 0
American Negroes.
az A. n. I'd

Savannah, Ca, Jan. Cdr. c. r
who has delegates from oxford and
Paris Universities. and is Dean Of the
National and International coli9ge OF
Languages and Sciences of Princeton
University, Indiana
DR.. Cheeizzi is making his fourth
tour Of the country urging membe IS
,of his race to return to Africa. He
points out that this own country, Aby-
ssi ala is now an independent country.
has never been conquered, and is the
cradle Of civilization. II black gov
eminent could succeed in Abyssinie
why could IL not succeed all over Az
rica asked DIR. Cheeizzi.
DR.. Checizzi stated that there were
100000 Negroes actually fighting IN
the World War, and that 10000 OF
Of reports of cowardice on the part of
black troops engaged In war, he points
to several famous Negroes who have
won fame as military and political
geniuses.
while It might be said that Liber-
la aid Hayti, both Negro republics
have not succeeded, and She failure OF
Liberia and Hayti is due to the lack
Of education, said DIR. Chezzi, while
Ahyssinia has succeeded. Time will
show that these republics can succeed
as well as white governments. Many
white governments in the Balkans
and Russia have miserable failures
The white man has tried TO dominate
Africa, but that continent should be
solid black. Only by uniting in Az
rica will the black races be able 10
obtain recognition in the councils OF
the world. The departure OF the
blacks from this country to Africa
would automatically settle tho race
problem which has been the source OF
so nuch discord."
aDr Checizzi besides holding de-
grees from two universIties, speaks
fifteen languages, using Engligh with
religion. He attended the Worlds Fall
In st. Louis, with, the sons Of King
MeneIIlx OF Abyssinia and has lived
for long time in this country, ar
well as nearly. other country on the
face Of the globe.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Study Of Negro Labor During
War Soon 10 be Released.

Washington, D. O., Jan. 6.-The U.
s. Department of Labor announces
Pro abap OF rs & sfGoha ha sisuag OF Me-
from the office of the Secretary, d.
vision or Negro Economics. This re-
port gives statistics and problems and
politics relating to the greater inclu-
sion OF Negro wage learners in Ameri-
can industry during the World War
and the first ten months of recon
struction. There Is a summary of OBJ
servations on Negro women in indus
try. The report gives brief account
of the advisory and conciliatory SER
vice carried out by means of state adj
visors under DR. George 10. Haynes.
advisor to the Secretary of Labor on
matters relating to Negro workers and
their relations to white workers and
employers. The plans and activities
Of the Department of Labor in using
this means for dealing with these
matters have produced information
and experiences of instructive value
for State and local approach to these
questions.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
NEGRO SENTENCED TO DIE FOR
NUMBERING sHERIFF

Madisonville. KY, Jan. 6.--Lee Eli
SON. Negro. was found guilty here
of numbering Sheriff r.. S. Hunter OF
Hopkins County. November g and
sentenced to desth in the electric
chair on January 3.
Ellls IN was arrested In Hannii al.
Mo-, two weeks ago after a search X
tending over half dozen states, sie
was returned TO Kentucky and lodged
In the Jefferson County Jail ct Louis
Wills, for safekeepipg
fhe Nc gro was taken TO Madison
Vile, yesterday under guard CT Corn
peny A, Kentucky National Guard OF
louisville. The Courthouse during q. q
tria, wa surrounded by heavily arm
ed troopers
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
city DIanned for Mopday evening. Jam

city planned for Monday evening. jan
uary tenth.
lust to reverse the old missionary
method it WON'T do any longer TO
bring Afric ms % the United States
back TO their people. Statistic snow
that eighty per cent Of them remain "
the United States and only twenty
per cent return to Africa as they orig
in Africa the schools that will give
natives she training they need. One
thoroughly educated African with q
knowledge of modern agricultural
worth ten Thousand IN America"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Would Lay Blame For
Crime Wave On Negroes
(Bv A. N. P.)

baltimore, Nd, Jan. 6.-The "CriIne
wave" that is just now sweeping the
city is being laid at the. door of Ne
groea Local police authorities are
claiming that Negroes are the prin-
ciple offenders in the matter and are
taking steps to STEM The tide by maxi
ing wholesale arrests OF Negroes in
all the sections Of the city.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
NEGRO REPRESENTATIVES,
TO GET PROMINENT SEAT.

Jefferson City Mo-. Jan. 6.---walter
M. Moore of ST. Louis. the first Me-
gro in the history of Missouri to be
elected a member of the lower house
of the Legislature. has been assigned
House OF Representatives by COM
missioner OF the Permanent Seat of
Government Judge Louis Rauff.
The seat assigned to the, st. Louis
Representative for the session Is No.
T5 and In the first row on the main
aisle and directly facing the Speaker.
It IL position in the House that it
always much sought after. particularly
by old members, who expect to take
an active part In legislation and may
frequently desire the recognition OF
the Speaker. "A
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
Prominent Oklahoma EduCa-
tor Passes Away.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 6.--J. H..
A. Brazelton. for 1s years principal Of
the Colored schools Ct Oklahoma City.
died at his home Sunday morning
Dec. 10. at o'clock. after short
ipness that had confined him to his
home for more than aweelS A gener-
81 81 : breakdown d;,, from oxsrworlx in ~
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
BIsHOP TO ERECT SCHOOL IN
, AFRICA

All Sections OF Country, United to Help
Build Industrial School.
Chicago. ILL.,, Jan. Ga farewell re-
former pastor OF Bethel Church, that
will eclipse anything ever held In the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-21

ity meeting held under the auspices of
the Central Labor Council next We'd
uesday, Feb. %, in the high school
auditorium, at 1880 p. m. Mr. r. ].
Wigmore will be presiding officer. Mr..
Root will address the meeting in the
interest of Richmond Community serv-
ice explaining in detail the activities
proposed for the future the necessity
of the service and the benefits derived
from its introduction in Richmond.
Mr.. Root has been in Richmond for
the past month comforting with bust
ness men, club leaders, industrial lead
ers and individuals who are interested
in the civic and recreational benefit of
the community. and has been very sue
cessful in his efforts to stimulate their
interest. He Is especially interested
in the laboring people and through
Mr.. Wigmore, the Secretary of the La.
Dor Council, has been invited to pre-
sent his proposition to them.
Captain Tincher of the Salvation
Army. the secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce, Miss Ethel Clark. Rich.
will be on the program. The meeting
will be opened and closed by the sing
ing of the national anthem. The gen.
eral public is cordially invited. and
delegates from the Kiwanis, Rotary
and other civic organizations are ex
pected to attend. Great stress is being
laid on the attendance of the labor
people for the subjects discussed will
be near and dear to their hearts. AL
laboring men and women are espe
cially invited to attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-21
RECREATION EXERCISE
HELD TONIGHT; LABOR
SPONSOR WEDNESDAY

Local adults will have the first op-
portunity to attend the recreation in
stitute of the community service to be
held in the assembI, room OF the
Chamber of Commerce, Monday night.
The meetings will be held from 1880
to $3.50 p. m, each Monday and Fri
day nights for the next four weeks.
Certificates will be issued to those
completing the work of the course,
and those persons then will be quail
fed to teach other groups. Subjects to
be taught citizens interested include
quiet, active and rythmic games;
song leading. and the planning of pro-
grams for socials and entertainments.
Miss Roberta Winans, in charge of the
ticipation is the keynote of the insti-
tute. She rebels against the idea of a
few persons shouldering the task of
entertaining the masses.
Organizes Girls.
So successful has she been in her
efforts in organizing girls groups in
local factories, that the employees OF
the Bartel factory on South Eighth
street will give Washington party at
the factory at noon Tuesday. Follow
ing the serving of luncheon from the
cafeteria, a short program, compris
ing songs and games. will be enjoyed
Miss Winans will be in charge.
She has met with committee Of
girls from the Beebe Glove company
and was to meet with a committee rep
resenting the employees of the Atlas
Underwear factory Monday. Her ain
! is to organize the girls of the factorie!
! so that they may enjoy games ant
| athletics among themselves.
Labor Council Sponsors.
Mr.. c. B. Root, of Richmond com
munity service. will be the principa
speaker of the evening at the commun
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-21
LOCAL ORDERS OBJECT
TO BILL BEFORE HOUSE

Union labor organizations of this
city received kilograms Monday from
indianapolis asking them to oppose
Senate Bill So, which has been passed
by the upper branch and is now be-
fore the house J. w. Hays, secretary
treasurer of the International Typo
graphical union, in an telegram re-
ceived here, said: IF it is adopted
and becomes a law, it will make it
possible for any one to bring action
against unincorporated bodies and
then tie up their funds. 1t is most
vicious legislation and will force in
ternationals to move out of the
state. 1t affects fratelnal societies
the same way"
1t was said here that under the bill,
if a member of an organization, for
instance, owes a bill, action could be
brought against the organization. This,
it was explained, also held true OF
fraternal orders.
Local orders began sending protests
against the legislation Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-21
Washing Won't Rid
Head OF Dandruff

The only sure way to get rid of dan
druff is to dissolve it, then you destroy
it entirely. To do this, get about four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub it in
gently with the finger tips.
Do this tonight. and by morning,
most if not all, of your dandruff will be
gone. and three or four more applica-
tions will completely dissolve and en-
tirely destroy every single sign and
trace of it, no matter how much dan.
druff you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging Of the scalp will stop at
once, and your hair will be fluffy, lus
trous, glossy, silky and soft, and look
and feel hundred times better
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. 1t is inexpensive and new
er fails to do the work-Advertise
ment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-21
Community Service
Meetings Announced

Members of the committee on pro-
gram for the activities of the COM
munity service are to meet at 4:30
o'clock Monday afternoon, in the
chamber of commerce rooms. Plans
covering work of the service during
the next two months will be discussed.
The committee on organization and
drafting of the constitution is to meet
at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
This committee is expected to accom-
plish it's work by one or two meet
ings. The constitution prepared by
the committee is to serve during the
life of the community service in Rich