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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
tBy cbas. W. Abingdon,

We noted In our last article the
Portuguese in Africa and how stub
bornly they have struggled to per-
petuate the slave trade-laying the
, foundation for all nations entering
Africa during those years to embark
without conjunction on this diabolical
traffic in human beings. The next ma
ton in the order of events is Spain.
These people are so closely allied in
blood and purpose that study of one
night be to a large extent a true in
dex to the other. But, while we find
in the two peoples many things in
common-the grip of the Spaniards
on the Dark Continent has been of
far less consequence than that of
Portugal-the energies of the Span
ish were employed in schemes to
build up an empire in the New World,
Flanders. 1t is also true, that Spain
and Portugal were so closely linked
up politically that much that was dis
tinctively Spanish never appeared en-
the surfece. Nevertheless Spain has
left very distinct marks on the North
west Coast Of africa in both lang
uage, Gust oms and culture. The ex-
pulsion of the Spanish Moors from
Spain did much TO extend this in
fluence. it brought potent contribu-
art and pride into Morocco, Algeria,
Tunis and Timbulktu. Owing 10 the
rapid growth that marked the Por-
tuguese's African empire jealousy
was created in Spain which Portu-
power it. claim on the Canary Islands,
that Is to CASTLE, it being one Of the
divisions into which Christian Spcin
was divided at this time. 1t was in
1449 that this most important transact
tion Of such far reaching consequences
took rIace. Tie Canaries had been
partially conquered by norman al
ventu,er named lean de Bethencourt
in II IS more or less under the con-
IN 1925 more or less under tle con-
troll of CASTLE, In 1476 the Canary
kingdom passed into the hands of
Ferdinand and Isabella Prior to the
Spanish occupation of this group of
islands they were inhabited by the
Berbers Of some considerable antiaui-
ty. known as the Guanches, they were
partially exterminated and partly alb
sorbed by the Spanish settlers to
whom they were so much akin In
blood that complete race Infusion was
rendered easy. especially since the
Guanches had not been reached by
MohaInmedanism The Canary Islands
proved to be invaluable stepping
stones to the Spaniards in their trans-
Atlantic notwithstanding their chief
points of export OF slaves and the
the first fifty years discovery and coll
onization. Many Of the Spanish and
Guanche colonist proceeded from the
archipelago Of the seven islands to
the Western World. There are pIanta-
lions and villages today in Cuba end
Portico Rico which possess Berber
nCmes derived from these Gaunche
colonist and prisoners who founded
them. The Grand Canaries, Gel ebrated
for their natural beauties, ricn soil
and healthy climate attracted the az
tention of the British In the nth
century, resulting In one or two at
tempts to acquire the whole archs-
pelago but gallant resistance was Of
fered by the islanders defeated their
perfect landing that Lord Nelson
lost his arm and English cupidity was
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
TEXAS AGAIN LEADS ma
TON in LYNCHING.

According to the records complied
by Tuskegee Institute in the Depart
ment of Records and Research, Mon
roe N. Work, incharge, that in the
first six months of 1922 there were
30 lynchings. This is less than the
number, S6. for the first six months
OF 1921, and 18 more than the number,
~. for the first six months of 1920.
or the 80 persons put to death, 10 or
63 per cent were In two states, Mis-
sissippi. 81 and Texas, C2).
OF those lynched. were whites
and rs were Negroes. Eleven of those
put to death were charged with the
crime Of rape and nineteen were
charged with other offenses. Five of
those put to death were burned at
the stake and 3 were first put to
death and then their bodies were
burned. Four of those lynched in the
year 1921, were btrned at the stake
and three were first put to death and
then their bodies were burned.
The states in which lynchings oc-
CURED and the number in which each
state are as follows: Alabama, /;
Arkansas. 2; Florida, 1; Georgia, A;
Louisiana, l. Mississippi, Z; South
Carolina. l. and Texas, IL.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08

Galveston, Texas. July 6.--Vehement
protests against the Negro bath house
and pavilion located on the boulevard
were registered by representatives OF
the Lions Club and a petition signed
by approximately 1870 citizens ask
ing for the removal Of the resort and
concessions, operated by Negroes, and
a segregation of the races on the
beach front. was presented TO the
board of city commissioners. The reso-
luton of the Lions Club, together
with the petition, which We're pre-
scented to the board by Brantley Har-
ris Of the Lions Club, We're referred
to the city attorney and the mayor
for investigation and report as to the
legal side of the issue.
Petition Presented.
The petition as presented TO the
board at the meeting yesterday, reads
as follows:
"The Lions Club OF the city OF GAL
weston. a civic organization. represents
ing the highest and best type of citl-
zenship and the best interests of CAL
weston. acting entirely without refer
ence to political or religious affilia-
with a spirit of charity to all; and
having in mind the perpetuation of
the highest and best ideals of our be-
loved and splendid city and Of her
splendid citizenship; trusting that we
shall ever prove worthy of the noble
traditions of the city of Galveston;
and appreciation that our achieve
meents In the past have won for uf
the confidence and admiration OF the
best people everywhere; and realizing
as we do, that the continued operat-
tions by Negroes OF concessions on
the beach, at Galveston, In such close
contact with our white population
and the thousands OF guests that en-
ter our gates and frequent our I'M
surpassed pleasure grounds. at Gal
weston. from not only up the state
but from various other states, Is {
menace already 80 patent and &c
threatening as TO challenge the best
thought u all of us, and especially
of those charged with the govern.
ment of our city that our club, speak
| through its committee duly authorized
comes now and respectfully presents
to your honorable body, enc accom-
panying resolutions, unanimously
adopted by our club. and heartily i'm
dorsed by thousands of the best citl-
enship of this city, with the earnest
hope that these matters may have
your most serious and deliberate con-
sideration, to the end that you. IN
your wisdom, may take such actor
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Kills One in Defense Of Wife.

Lafayette. La..IJuiy 6.--fmile Hur-
bert and wife, Goloreds were attack
cd by party of whites whose auto
mobile became begged while returning
from Youngsville, Hurbert and his wife
were riding in buggy. As they were
passing the party of whites the Me-
groes were commanded to stop and
help in getting the car out OF the
mire. They halted.
But in some way dispute afouse
between the whites and the blacks.
during which the sheriff struck the
woman with spade. Hrrbert was not
willing to see his wife beaten up,
thereupon he opened fire in defense
of his wife. killing one and wounding
the sheriff and another. The Negro
fired two shots, the first killing Loud
ry and the second struck the
sheriff and a man named Broussard.
Hurbert was arrested in Lafayette
parish. The Negro was spirited away
to another parish. II is said, in the
attempt to prevent lynching. Much
excitement prevails in the neighbor-
hood. Hurbert declares that he shot
In selfprotection and defense.
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purpose. It was during an Effort to
foiled. In 1883 the archipelago was
made self governing province of
Spain itself; in 1902 an effort was
made to get self government. but their
aspirations were severely crushed by
| Spain. At present the Canaries are
politically a part of Spain. They are
well governed, thoroughly civilized
and highly prosperous, The two prin-
cipal islands the Grand Canaries and
Tenerife are favorite health resorts.
1t Is mainly through British capitol
that enterprise. shipping, Industrial
and agricultural development demon
strate such marked life and vitality
1t occurred to the writer during a re-
cent visit there, what a fine thing 1t
would be If the Negro missionary So
sieties doing work in Africa would
join their forces and establish In the
beautiful and healthy Canaries an in
stitution 20 which the workers In the
various elds could go for rest and
recuperation. Such an institution would
save thousands of workers from UNI
timely graves. and at tire same time
be splendid inducement to other
qualified ycIng people. All these
workers should be given a vacation
once a year and allowed to go there
for rest--and persons whose health
was breaking down should go there
whenever thHy feel the need of It.
This should also be a school OF In
that such as would go there on vaca-
ton could add to their information
and efficiency. What a fine thing IL
would be for some rich person to
create such an institution they would
add 70 the glory of God and greatly
advance his kingdom by lengthenine
out the life Of the workers. Few
people in our favored land realize
what II means to go to distant fields
and labor and especially in the tropi-
cal parts of Africa, where that far
famed fever turks around every
worker. l shall speak of this IN
connection with the Christian Worlt
in Afrlca--only mention It az is cross
es my mind now. but / hope to live
to sec this done TO save the lives If
our young people. The Spanish fol-
lowed up their victory over the Moors
and their consequent expulsion fro m
Spain by attacking them on the North
east Coast of africa and established
great distance The peak OF Spanish
influence was reached, however, In
1886. at which time the Spaniards in
alignment with the Turks ruled the
Barbary states, but q decided Turk
ish victory proved the beginning Of the
wane OF the Spanish empire and in
fluence in Africa. A resolute attempt
was made by Charles V In 1541
to take hold of the town OF Algeria,
the Spanish having lost Penon--a
rock fortress overlooking part of
the town. This attempt in 1541 (oniy
less serious than the French expedi-
ton In 1870 would probably have
succeeded but fer the Intervention of
torrential rain which rendered the
country impossible to the Spanish
guns cavalry ard lead to terrible
rout. 1t is Of more than passing In
terest to note how often II happens
that some unusual occurrence In the
course of nature changes the whole
course of history. Had Aiyiers fallen
at this time Spain would have ruled
over a vast Northwest African en-
pour that changed the course OF events
bringing on the stage an entirely diff
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
Six Republicans Beaten in
Recent Elections.

Washington. d. c.. July Slight
states have held primaries at which
nominees for Congress were elected
by all parties
In these primaries % Republican
members OF the present House OF
Representatives were candidates for
denomination on the Republican ticket
OF these 90 the vast majority were on
posed OF those who were opposed In
the primaries. only six were defeated
two in Illinois and four in Pennsyi-
vania- Summed up ut of 90 Republf.
can members Of the present House OF
Representatives who have gone be-
fore the people OF their districts in
primaries this year and asked for On
Endorsement Of their record and tho
record Of the Republican Congress
9s.5 per cen, have received that in
dorsement. The following is detailed
statement OF the results In each state
held to date:
ton In the present House, three In
number, asked for denomination and
al secured denomination
Illinois: 81 Republican members OF
the present HouSs asked for renomi-
nation and 10 received denomination.
Indiana: ~ Republicans Of the pres
ent House asked for denomination and
all received renomina.ton.
Pennsylvania: 20 Republicans OF
the rreselt House asked for renomina-
ton and % received reconciliation.
Oregon; This solid Republican dele
CATION OF the present House, three in
number. asked for denomination and
all received denomination.
Maine: The solid Republican dele
delegation 10 in number. asked for re-
nomination and all received renoini-
nation.
Minnesota: The solid Republican
nomlnation and all Received renonSi-
nation.
The query naturally arises: IF there
were any widespread dsssatisfaction
with the record OF the present HousA
why does It not manifest itself? IL
this Congress- were In fact the "do
nothing" Congress that It's Democratic
rritics represent It to be why don't
people refuse TO endorse SIS members?
II the people Of the country we're as
dissatisfied with the present adminis-
tratton as the Democratic leaders end
publicity mediums claim they are.
would not this dissatisfaction show
itself at the polls when the pr@setlt
republican members OF the House of
Representatives present themselves to
the voters OF their districts asking
for an Endorsement not only Of their
individual records but OF the collac-
tive record OF the Congress Of which
they are member and Of the record
OF the Republican party and adminis-
tration to which they have given
their undivided support
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
Fourth A. M. E. Bishops
Council Held.

New York, N. Y. July 6.-The re.
cent session of the Bishops Council
OF the African Methodist Episcopal
church. was tho fourth session of the
the history Of the church. The session
wes largely attended by bishops, gem
era officers. leading ministers, and
lay men.
The occasion marked also the fif-
tieth anniversary of the financial de-
partment of the church. John r.. Haw-
kins. of Washington. financial Sec
rotary in his report stated that the
board has handled nearly seven mill
Hon of dollars during the period OF
Its activity, more than a half million
of the amount being raised during
the last fiGral year.
The reports Of the bishops disclosed
that the A. M. Il. church is in the
midst of lively period of constitute
tive activity. Everywhere throughout
the connection, Improvement Is shown
In spiritual progress and material de-
velopment.
senior Bishop, expressed great faith
in the future of the church and the
race In America. Bishop Smith, of De-
troit. who is tie historian Of the
church, declared in special inter-
view for The Associated Negro Press
that ssThere are two things essen
tial to the advancement of the Ameri-
can Negro; concentration and cooper
alton. Without these the race will go
backward rather than forward. The
younger generation is now displaying
the loyalty to cause that their faith
ers al and without it racial welfare
Is me nGeed.
school building.
BishSp Brooks, of Africa, reached
the heart Of all his hearers in his
plea for the redemption Of Africa. "A
more spontaneous outpouring of cash
has never been observed here than was
given following Bishop Brooks
plea at the Sunday service, In behalf
OF the school for which he In this
country raisiag funds. Bishop ]. II.
Jones, OF VII oerforce, heads size COM
mittee. raising a fund of $500. 900 to
reconstruct Shorter Hall, destroyed by
fire. and to establish a permanent en-
dowment fund. Sufficient funds have
been raised to permit construction of
the building to be started and II Is
hoped to have the new edifice under
roof by fall
Alderman George w. Harris headed
the Citizens Committee, that gave the
public reception during the session.
Representatives Of Mayor Bylan spoke,
including also. Dean William Picixens,
Civic Service Commissioner Morton,
and Bishop Fountain of California.
Bishops Carey. Hurst, Parks. Chap
pelle. Hurd. ard among those who i'm
pressed their personality on the az
sembly at various periods OF the ses-
sion
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08

Cambridge, Mass, July 6.-Harvard
University conferred 1,401 regular de-
grees and thirteen honorary ones at
its two hundred and eighty-sixth com
mencement The exercises were held
outdoors In Seven quadrangle for the
first time instead OF in Saunders
Theater as In past years. The honor
airy degrees were conferred as follows;
Doctor of Laws-Oscar Wilder I'm
derwood, United States Senator from
Alabama: John Weston Allen of Bos-
ton. Attorney General of Massachu-
setts: John George Millburn OF New
York. lawyer; Frederick Jesup Stimson
Of Boston. lawyer. author and first
American Ambassador TO Argentina
DR.. Walter Belknap James of New
York. physician; William Proctor
Gould Harding, governor of the Fed
eral Reserve Board Charles Richard
Crane of New York. philanthropist.
Doctor of Letters-Judge Robert
Grant '73. of Boston, author and form
err president of the Harvard board OF
overseers.
Doctor OF Dlvinity-The Rev Henry
Sloane Coffin OF New York.
Master Of Arts-John Alden Carpen-
ter, 81. OF Chicago, composer; Charles
lawyer; Ellis Loring Dresel. 81. OF
Boston. recently the American repre-
sentative at Berlin; William Phillips
$50, OF Washington. d. c., Under Sec
Underwood Predew Lowell said;
In comforting the degree on Senator
Senator or the United States. o
statesman of no common mold, who
has seen the duty that our country
owes both to itself and to the world
of which it forms part, and. undis-
mayed by faction. has upheld boldly
what he sees as right"
Regarding DIR. Coffin he said: "A
preacher Of the Gospel. who in his
ID 1naa AL So .
phet illumined by the light of COM
mon day"
Upon giving the degree to Attorney
Millburn President Lowell said: "Lead-
er OF the New York Bar. worthy heir
Of the high traditions of an honor
able profession that in England and
America has long fortified the pur-
suit of liberty and law"
Negro is Speaker.
At these exercises commencement
parts were given by Benjomin +
Jones, %. of Atlanta, Ca, and on the
same platform with him spoke Mode
Negro. a member of the divinity
school. who spoke on the Faith of the
American Negro"
Since the emancipation from sla-
very" he said, s'the masses of Ameri-
can Negroes have lived by the light
They have believed in the love an6
providence of just and holy God
they have believed in the principles
Of democracy and in the righteous
purpose of the federal government
and they have believed In the dispo-
sition of the American people as q
whole and in long run to be fail
in all their dealings
I'm spite of Acknowledgement and
peonage, mob violence and public
contempt they have kept this faith
and have allowed themselves to hope
with the optimism of Booker T. Wash
ington that in proportion as they grew
in intelligence, wealth and self
repect they should win the confidence
and esteem of their fellow white
Americans, and should gradually &c.
quire the responsibilities and privil-
eyes of full American citizenship. In
recent years. and especially since the
great war, this simple faith has suf-
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Haiti Not to be Vacated.
tBy a. %

washington, D. c., July s.-Haiti
is not TO be vacated >by-the United
states. This much was determined in
regard TO Haitian matters by the ac-
ton Of the Senate committee having
in special charge Haitian situation
last Tuesday The conclusions reached
by the committee declare that the
occupation of the island by the United
States forces is for the good of the
people and is the only means whereby
peace can be maintained for its peo-
pies at the present time. That mis-
takes have been made by American
representatives is admitted by the
committee, but, on the whole. the con-
duct of the Americans has been ex-
semplary in the main, and should be
continued in the occupation of the is
land. This is thought to end the oc-
cupation discussion for the present,
at least.
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ernment and people the United
States Of which our own Republic 10
an off-shoot
Having had such thorough acquain-
sance with our foreign relations. hav-
ment since the approach to the United
states began and having thus far az
President Deep endeavoring to carry
out that police very tfiigiously, no
seems eminently fitted o. conduct the
business of the state ant to become
the National Standard Bcarer for.
1924; it Is hoped that our fellow cJti.
xens VIII Dy their unanimous vote re-
turn him 70 office Nay sG2&t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
ST. LOUIS RIOTS COST
$45O,OOO.
BY j. NJ. Batchman.

st. Louis, Mo-, July Gas re-
suit of the riot in East st. Louis sew
eral years ago the total Judgment
bonds outstanding at present amount
to $454 900. The first installment on
the principal of these bonds were paid
by the Continental Commercial Bank
of Chicago last week. according the
Commissioner of Finance, w. J. Veach.
A check for $4,000 was forwarded to
make the payment on the principal
and another for $13,620 was sent to
pay the interest for the six-month
period ending July /.
A number of claims assessed against
the City of East st. Louis were in
favor of Colored people but the large
payments viii be made to concerns
whose property was damaged.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
DAUeLAss NATIONAL BANK OPENS
~ 4. n. N.

Chicago. III, July 6.-The Douglas
National BaniS-opens its doors here
July first Controller of Currency ID,
II. CrissinEer, signed the charter last
week eat Washington and the institute
ton Which is the first officially recog-
nized National Bank to be put into
operation by Colored people in any
section of the country became a fact
Many delays were encountered, but
until the necessary permission was
given. The Bank Is located at 32nd
and State Streets in the building
formerly occupied by the old Wood
folk Bank. Mr.. A. Overton, President;
w. Robinson, S. A. T. Watkins, and
DIR. Miller are among the prominent
Colored men of the city identified
with the management OF the bank
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-08
Theatre Owners to Meet With
Business League.
(By A. N.p5

New York. N. u July 6.Zwith the
assistance of the billboard. the bis
national amusennent. publication. Or.
J. H. Love, secretary of the North
Carolina State Fair; Henry Hartman.
of the Fairfax, Virginia Fair and
Horse Show; Robert Cross, Manager
of the Norfolk Virginia. and a num-
Der of other officials OF the many
Negro Fairs, Horse shows, and cele-
brations of the country have launched
a movement to organize a subsidiary
Mems League at the convention of
that organization to be held in Nor
folk, Virginia. on August 16-17-11.
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Bishop chappelie sternly rebuked
northnors for referring in tones Of
pity to the Poor Colored people OF
the South" The bishop, who comes
from South Carolina, let 10 be known
that the people Of the South have adj
vanced to point where pity Is not a
ton, but frowned strongly on pity.
The bishops urged the immediate
adoption of the Dyer Anticipating
Bill. 1he Session WAS one of the most
SUCCESSFUL ever held.
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MUCH AT HOME IN ANOTHERs
HnuREs ARRESTED,
az a. 49,

Houston. Texas. July 6.z<E. H. ster-
rett, well know4 white, went to his
home last Tuesday-~afternoon and
found Negro boy making himself
comfortable and very much at ease. He
fled at the approach of Mr. Sterrett,
but was caught by that gentleman
after a merry chase and given over
to the police who entered charge of
burglary against the lad.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-02-27
GOVERNOR OFFERS To
WAIVE IMMUNITY
Robertson Asks To Go Before
Grand jury, Refuses To
Accept Christopher
Resignation

oklahoma CITY Feb q Gov.
Robertson has returned from Mexioo
lmn ef flshi
lie refuses % accep, the resisna-
,ion az Judge Christopher holding
that Christopher $50 his duty ami
acted within the law De- excor.aies
County Attorney Hepburn as q pole
"a four fnsher. and warns the
public that lot of high ea Demo
cratic candidates. are sylng 10 make
capital ont OF the gla.aniy Jaw He
says the banking hoari can fraishien
ou, the Okmus,ee bank tansie ( iefi
alone
Robertson SAYS be wants q deep
Investigation Of an his official acts
lie aerees 10 80 before the grand
Jury which convened in Osmalgee TO-
day and testify. nUiring immunity