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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-29
PUTS4PER CENT
TAX ON RECEIPTS
OF D. c. BUS LINES
Commission Insists on
Rate Equal to Street
Car Companies.
By J. N. Darling.

Motor bus companies in the Dis
trict will be required to pay a 4
per cent tax on gross receipts, ac-
cording to an announcement yester-
DAY of plans by the Public Utilities
Commission in dismissing the com
plant of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company against the
proposed bus line of the Washing
ton Rapid Transit Company from
Rhode Island avenue and North
Capitol street TO Potomac Park and
to Eighth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. northwest.
The commission holds that the bus
companies are not paying a tax
rate equal to that of the street
car companies and also favors re-
lieving the railway companies Of
the cost Of maintaining certain traf-
fic policemen.
The following paragraphs define
the policy of the Commission In re-
gard to motor bus transportation:
Motor bus transportation has be-
come an important question in the
District of Columbia, evidenced by
the fact that twenty-six different
INDIVIDUALS anu uSAh
eighty-five vehicles. are now operat-
ing under authority of the commits
sion, and that there are pending
five applications for additional
lines. The commission believes
that motor bus lines may render a
service to the public and that they
should be authorized whenever the
public convenience and necessity
justify.
THE Commission believes. more
over, that where additional facilities
are needed. they should be furnished
by existing transportation agencies,
either street railways or motor bus
lines"
The Commission comments on the
delay in putting the proposed line in
operation. stating that the permit was
granted last August. and gives the
bus company until May Is to put the
busses in operation. In the future
a definite time will be set when the
permit is granted.
The Commissioners call attention
to the cross-town transportation
service that will result from the new
line. The northern terminus was
changed to Rhode Island avenue and
T street northwest.
The bus companies that have been
using Twelfth street northwest. be-
tween c and ID streets, as a terminal
were yesterday ordered by the Pub
lie Utilities Commission to make
Eleventh street. between c and ID
streets, the terminal, in order that
traffic shall be better regulated and
that there shall be no unfair COM
petition with the Washington-Vir-
ginia Railway Company.
The order went into effect imme-
and affected the following
lines: The Columbia Pike Bus Line,
the Alexandria Motor Bus Line, the
Motor Transporta-
ton Company. the Alexandria Camp
A. A. Humphreys Bus Line and the
Falls Church h-washington Bus Line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-29

Central American nations. Canada,
and Mexico, marched in hasty, ill.,
I'd lines to the Wilson resi-
dence.
When the former President came
to the door. his worn appearance
made a profound effect. He has
the sorrow of the whole bungled
world on his shoulders" mourned
a woman, wearing a badge labelled
ohio"
Wilson Deeply Moved.
1t was with an effort that Mr.
Wilson spoke. His voice was husky
as he said: Il thank you very mucn
for your coming. 1 appreciate IL
very deeply, and 1 am sorry / am
not strong enough to speak to you"
Teads streamed down the faces of
many Of the women. A policeman
here and there looked furtively in
the other direction and swallowed
Even the corps of newspaper re-
porters who had followed the
league on its visit to the Capietal
were obviously moved.
AS Mr.. Wilson retired into the
house, the crowd called for Mrs.
Wilson. and she responded by ap-
pearing smilingly on the second
HooT. a moment tater ner husband
Joined her in the window.
Persistently the assembly called
for speech.
Recites Favorite Limerick.
81 can't make speech" reiterated
Mr.. Wilson, but l can recite you
my favorite limerick:
For beauty 1 am not star.
There are others more handsome by
far;
My face, l don't mind il.
For l am behind it,
It's others in front that ] jar"'
Shortly afterward he went out for
his regular afternoon drive. A de-
tail of police, headed by Maj. Sui
livan, kept order. The crowd pushed
in its efforts to draw near the house,
and moved constantly far down the
street, where ii extended.
But il was an orderly gathering.
Cheers were enthusiastically given
for Mrs. Wilson and for the league
of nations.
Il hope this will be the last of
these demonstrations" commented
one woman. He doesn't look
strong enough to stand them any
more"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-29
CHINESE CIVIL WAR
OPENS AT MACHANG

TIENTSIN. April 2s.-The long
expected hostilities between the
forces OF Gen. Chang Tso Lang. the
Flu. leader of the Central China
provinces. have opened near Ma
chang, where a general attack is
developing. Machang. which Is in
Chill Province, is sixty miles east
of Paotingfu, where Gen. WI has
concentrated his northern forces.
Machang is sixty-eight miles from
Pelin and twenty-five from Tien-
tsin.
(ospyrisht. isss.)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-29

Women of England have dared
to do the unpopular things, and
the men of England disliked it as
much as the men all over the world
have disliked it," declared Lady
Nancy Astor in an extempOraneous
speech before the mass meeting of
the National League of Women Vot-
ers at Memorial Continental Hall
last night. Under a broad green
hat atop Il white frock, Lady Astor
pertly lifted up her head. and set
all the statesmen upon the plat
form and men in the audience
chuckling Ny more alleged "un-
popular remarks
Il long to be bold tonight and
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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
Dallas News.


riett Suggs. which occurred Monday
evening, July 31st at $3.50 o'clock.
She was the mother of six children.
two dead and four survive her. who
are Mr.. o. T.. Lights of Marlin; Mr..
Floyd Smith Of Denison. Texas; Mrs.
liams Tharps. Oakland. Cal. She
leaves five grand children to mourn
her lost
She had made her home with her
son, Mr.. o, Il. Lights for a number OF
years. She was born In Monroe. Miss.
came to Texas, when quite young.
The funeral services We're conducteo
Methodist Church. The funeral was
preached by Rev. Moses Smith, Sole
by Miss Louise Dixon, 20 They Tel
Me of a Home" Solo, Miss Maymie
L. childs. Have Thine own Way"
The deceased was laid to rest in q
double waterproof steel metallic cask-
ct Porter & Dorsey Undertaking Co.
had charge of the body. The arrange
ment was perfect and satisfactory.
She was a member of Ancient Order
Of Pilgrim and was buried with the
honor.
The pail bearers were Messrs. A. G.
Johnson Early Williams Williams
Powers, Sherman Ellis. Jerome Meyers
Staffird Debose.
The family wish to thank the friends
for their kindness and beautiful flor
al offering during the Illness and
death of their mother.
Respectfully signed:
Mr.. o. e. Lights, Son.
Mr.. Floyd Smith, Son.
Mr.. William Tharps, Son.
Mrs, M. A. Cook, Daughter.
Mr.. e. H. Cook, Son-in-law
Mrs. A. Wallice, Granddaughter.
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swlMMrNc rooL now orEN.


Sunday marked the opening OF the
Colored Swimming Pool on Hail and
Cochran street. and the many lovers
OF this class of sport were on hand
to enjoy a surf In its mild waters.
More than five thousand aquatic fans
have enjoyed swim in the pool from
Sunday the opening day to Wednes-
day afternoon.
The resort Is now running In full
blast and is being biberally supported
by the young people.
There are a dozen or more young
men and women working at the pool
The following named persons Sc
cured by representative OF the pal-
las Express are:
Miss A. ". Shelly ticket seller; Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Euliss, charge of
bathing suits; guard, Powell Kennedy;
Locker girls, s. Island, Jack Stanton;
locker boys, Roy Lay Elihu Hill;
night Waterman Jake Hughes; J. t.
Fox, manager
General admission is cents and
bathing 20 cents.A special feature will
he swimming for ladies' and their
escorts from a. m. Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturdays and same viii be
private.
A Mckenzie Of Kingsville. Texas.
and Robert Queeman of Italy, are
attending the District Convention Of
the American Woodmen. They were
visitors Of the Dallas Express. We'd
nesday evening.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
WEST DALLAS.

Mrs. Claretta Shepard is still seri-
ously i'll and her relatives isye began
to fear for tae worst as the last doc
tor seems to think there is little hope
for her recovery. Mrs. Maia Edward
who has ben i'll for several months
much wose at this writing. Mrs.
Rev. Burgess has returned from a
visit to her relatives and seems to be
enjoying tse best of health. Mrs.
Fountain took flying trip last week
visiting relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex,
Sowels are much help to the paper
man as they will take the paper for
their neighbors when they are alb
sent and pay for them which keeps
him from an extra trip to collect. Ms.
Pascal Sowels viii also do the same;
II others would take such interest and
not expect the paper on credit, II
would be OF much help. Those whoex-
|pect the paper on crelit every week
will be passed up here after one
can save five cents from oneSatur-
day 70 another and II is worth while
FOR them to have price or borrow II
that is why they cant keep a paper
man in West Dallas. Thso who cant
nave five cents Saturday don't need
a paper. We notice thst the cburches
Iof West Dallas are unconserned about
their nvws each week. How do YOU ex
pect for people to know what you are
doug, get busy The writer VISITED
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
Suburban Section.


Mt. Pisgah Baptist church Sunday
night and heard a part of the B.
Y. P. U. exercise and the sermon and
all things passed nicey. Deacon John
Underwood is a very man in every
respect, that's right go it John, show
your colors. Mrs. Wicker and Ms.
Brown invited the writer out or at
least carried him and many thanks
to you two girls but you all must get
the paper and read as reading i'm
proves the brain. Show me man that
does not read and I will show you
man who's brain is limited Some
peoples brain would rattle in mus
tard seed, like shot in wash boiler.
/ meet several type of these men and
women every day who have the nerve
to try and knock the colored paper.
Well they no nothing asd nobody
cares for them and when they de-
part this life their room will be
much appreciated. wise man or a
woman changes but fool will never
so, if there is one speck of wisdom
in you wake up. if not sleep on and
keep knocking the race as sorry as
you are of which you are one.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
OAK cLrFF-aUREN CITY.

Girls base ball team of Queen City
crosses bats with Oak Cliff girls
team.
Oak Cliff wins city championship
by administering trounching to Queen
City Thursday, August Bird, at River
side Park.
Before a large crowd of enthusiastic
fans, the girls team Of Oak Cliff
cinched its claim to the city champion
ship by defeating the team o. girls
from Queen City by the score OF ~ to
10. Falling on the Queen City twirlerr
for q total of IL runs In the first
inning, the cliff Dwellers put the
game on ice and were never In dan
ger "Doir' Polk, the boxmen for the
Cuff Dweller, pitching with the ease
and precision Of a veteran huriel,
let Queen City down without nit
for three innings. Pitcher POLK re-
tired at the end Of the fourth in
ming. to save her skill TOT more
formidable opponent
Miss 3. Dorsey, hurting for Queen
city had worlds OF speed but lacked
CONTROL. and was given poor support.
Throughout the game the superior
ity of the Cliff team was displayed
In every department OF the play IN
batting, pitching, fielding and base
ball Judgment.
clad in regulation boomers and
mitties. with real base ball caps.
the girls as they took the field rre-
sented fine spectacle. The throw,
ing of the balls and the manner of
the welding of the heavy bats was
indeed wonderful.
The real stars of the game for Oak
Cliff were McLemore, who made q
running catch of a fowl ball near
grandstand wire; Greer who made
fine hits and scored six runs; Jordan
and Collins, who negotiated a light
ming double play; the sensational
fielding Of Wheeler and the work of
the battery For Queen City the stars
were: Sham, who played nice
fielding game around the keystone
bag; Ramey. who caught a wonderful
game; Johnson, who scored three
runs and Coxs, who was the only
hitter.
One discordant feature however
was the failure of the Queen City
team to observe batting rules. the
players batting out of order and the
best batters batting for the weaker
ones
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TODAY is THE DAY OF PRAYER

Chicago. Aug. 10.--One minute OF
Prayer at Noon, Saturday, August
twelfth, throughout the United States.
has been proposed by the "AFRO,
AMERICAN" of Baltimore. during the
dedication of the Frederick DouRlass
home, IN Anacostia, District Of CoIi,m
hia. HA proposal has been endorsed
throuFi1om the land, and o. ,red
Amer ans everywhere will bow n air
heads IN silent prayer at that tlmc
Speaking editorially the AFRO
American says:
''On Saturday. August IL, the Ma
tional Association of Colofed Women q
Clubs Will meet In annual session at
Cedar HILL" Anacostia, d. c., and
dedicate there the home OF Frederick
douglass to the nation and to poster
The Douglass Home is great
Colored Shrine, because IL was the
home OF the greatest black man Mary
land has ever produced and one Of
the greatest n the history Of the ma
The Women Of The country under
the leadership OF IRIS. Mary Talbert.
restored this home t. ifs former glory
and propose to set II apart as a great
memorial to the great Douglass.
At noon on that day, there should
be moment OF silent prayer obeerv
ed all over the country, and avery
Coiored person should thank Cod for
Frederick Douglass defeating him
self anew TO the principles which
Douglass espoused and for which ne
gave hIs life blood.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
GIRL SHOOTS SISTER - LITTLE
BEULAH BELL ST. LLyYORTH Is
SHOT AND INSTANTLY KILLED
ny HER SISTER, ROSA LEE
WHILE PLAYING.

Little Beulah Bell Staliworth the
G year old daughter Of Clarence Stall
worth was shot and instantly killed
Monday, shortly before noon by her
sister, Rosa Lee Stallworth. age 10
at SfZ8 Flora street
Bcth parents OF children were away
when the tragedy occurred. Rose Lee
the elder child was making up the
bed for her step-mother. when the
accident happened. II was during this
playing on the bed while Rosa Lee
was trying to make It up After sever
al repremandatory remarks were made
by her to Beulah Bell. Rosa Lee call
ed to Mrs, Pearl Beverly, 3026 Flora
street, a next ccos neighbor to stop
bed Mrs. Beverly complied by asking
the little tot to cease activities along
this line. A few moments later the
report Of a gun was heard
MS Leona Yo ing, 2115 Ellis street.
clerk IN the store opposite the
house wGs the FIRST person to reach
the scene She found the near life
less form OF little Beulah Bell lying
( FANNY, a., P0rterYB 1850. Il RA
stretched out upon the. bed, her clothes
were burning, and her little body
quiverins witty only STARK Of life
visible, She threw both hands around
her little body in an effort to extin-
guish the fire a pool of blood was
| observed ana Stif called TO Rosa Lee
and said: you've killed your sister
/ girl"
Rosa Lee, Historically cried alou'
Lord my Poor little sister. my poei
4 little siste.."
At this juncture the little to breath
ed her last.
The weapon used in the tragedy
was a IL guage single Darrell shot
gun. The contents OF a number
shell plowed it's way through her lit
Ito body.
Rosa lee told reporters that they
had often played with the gun but
/ never knew II was loaded.
1 The children were alone at the
homo OF their father and step-mother
! step-fether and step-mother.
The childrens mother who lives only
block away was also away IRON
home. She was notified e the 2
| cldent about 80 o'clock.
| Mrs. Mary siaiworth, the step-moth-
er was not Informed Of the terrible
| tragedy until her arrival home latt
| Monday eveuia
| II was Faid Monday evening that tht
| body may be shipped TO Kirvin, the
| old home for kurial.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12

Miss Maymie TITUS and Miss Geneva
HaIbert two very popular young
ladies' Of Paris, Texas. are vlsiting
Mrs. J. X. Runnells Of 1905 Holmes.
Miss Davie Edwards has returned to
the city after having been In the
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas i. Hunter and
little daughter. Bernice Hunter were
in Dallas, Monday and Tuesday and
left Wednesday morning for Galveston
TO attend the Lone Star Medical AS
soctation.
ed Prof. and Mrs. G. e. Kelley. OF
Cameron, at their home, 1914 Allen
street, wednesday afternoon, They
were here attending the District
convention OF the American Wood
men.
Prof. Walter H. Harrison, the Prin-
cipal OF DeKalb City School and MISS
Amelia Fisher. the assistant were
pleasant callers at the Dallas Express
office Wednesday evening. Miss FISH
er and sister are en- route 70 their
home. DeKalb Texas from Wichita
Kans. where they have been Tor
several months. Prof. Harrison Is ex-
pected TO leave for home, Aug %, to
make ready for ensuing term.
Mrs. L. t. Guess Of 1901 state st.,
left Friday for Chicago, Detroit ana
Kansas city, for a vacation visit TO
friends and relatives She will return
to Dallas late in September.
Mrs. Bertha Eakens Of MI, Pleasant,
daughter Of Mrs. Jno. Griffin ana the
late Jno. Griffin is In the city, navinE
attended the funeral of her fatner.
While here she was domiciled at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Harper In
State street.
Mrs. M. A. Allen, Crockett, Texas.
Is visiting Mrs Henry Anthony SoOl
Atlanta street
Mr.. Mckinley Hendricks Of Chicago,
III, was in the city Tuesday for a
few hours
Mr. and Mrs Crawford entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Rowen. Jr, with
five course dinner July 81. LOWS
were layed for ten.
Mrs. Cox, Dey street and her daugh-
ter. Miss nnie Cox are in Tyler. visit
ing at their old home.
Miss e. Spencer the charming little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Har-
bert at $3.50 Dunbar street, Is spending
a few days in Ennis. with Miss Laura
James and relatives from there she
will visit her grand mother In Hous-
ton. zoe
On Sunday evening. Aug 8. 1879.
at six o'clock, Miss Callie Simmons
and Mr.. J. A. C. Briggs were quietly
married In the presence OF rev
relatives and intimate friends. at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley Stallen.
1910 Thomas avenue. Rev. weakly
performed the ceremony while the
strains Of Wagner's Lohengrin were
being played upon the victrola- A
delightful course Of cake and brick
cream was served.
Mrs. Lille Cole Jones Of Houston
was the guest. Of Mrs: Catherine
Mr., I,ucious Holiingsworth of Green
Vile motored over last Thursday and
spent the day with his sister. MIS-
Z. M. Daniels of 2525 Juliette st.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
THE GREAT SOUTHERN FIRES RE
MARIIABLE SHOWING.

The Semi-annual meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Great South
ern Fire Insurance Company was held
in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 10, 1929.
Secretary reasurer's Semi-Annual
Report
The report showed a remarkable
growth of the company In cash as
sets, reinsurance reserve and net sur
plus. The Company has outstanding
insurance amounting to $1,923.416.S0.
which is twice the amount of insur-
ance outstanding one year ago.
The Company is in a most prosper
Gus condition with assets approximate
ing St50,000.00.
The directorate Is composed of some
of the strongest men of the race, doc
tors bankers, editors, undertakers
and prominent men in various other
lines of endeavors.
Mr.. ]. s. Allen. Secretary Treasurer,
is a recognized authority on Fire In
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12
EDITOR TELLS WHERE TO GET OFF
fBy A. N. Pr

Chicago. Aug 10.-William Allen
White, nationally famed daily news
paper editor of Emporia, Kansas. in a
syndicated article, published recently
In a numbr. of daily paprs. told the
white people where to get off" 80
far as s'poking fun" at Colored peo-
pie is concerned, said Mr. White:
AT Westfield. N. j., a Colored golf
club has been established and a nine
hole course laid out A Colored colony
there seems to warrant the golf
course. The item that this course is
laid out viii cause a million giggles
to sizzle across the country, Cartoon
lists will make funny pictures of it,
Vaudeville artists will do sketches
about 1t sees the Colored race doing
things which are ordinary partys Of
the days work and play to the white
people. 1t IN as though the elephant
should drive an auto or horse play
the plano.
The reason for this visibility of the
white man az the black mans human
activities Is obvious and II Is no cred
II TO the white man. He thinks IL Is
FUNNY to see the black man doing
Things that normal human beings do,
because the white man does not think
OF MS dark-skinned fellow-traveler
on the planet as a human Companion
me white. man considers any Colored
man-black, brown. red. yellow oI
maroon--as an animal The anthro-
pological conceit of the white man is
ponderous, unbelievable, vastly amus.
ing to the gods.
Why should not the black man
pray golf II his economic status gives
MIN leisure for golf? Why should he
pot have motor car and a countrS
mouse If he can afford it? Why gig.
gle at the normal activities OF mer
whose skin differs from our own
something. of the same psychological
reason is being the fact that we mid
/ dle-class people make merry owe,
the fact that the worker in the mine,
Or shops or furnaces wears a silI
snirt or rents house with bath O,
rides to work in a car Why shouldn'
ne! Is ne an elephant doing stunts
what's the joke If he deveIopes tn,
same desires and aspirations that w,
dog And who in Gods name are we
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12

Entertainment given on Thursday, un-
der the Directions OF Mrs. r. A. Webb.
By local talent in honor OF the Grand
Camp. The Annual Session In point OF
Interest and constructive work was
one OF the greatest In the history OF
Woodcraft.
The Soy. Clerks and Sow Bankers
report was made on Friday evening
these reports gave In detail every
cent OF money that was collected and
expended, and everything that was
connected with these two departments.
The reports showed that the Order
was IN good and healthy condition
financially. Thirty-six Claims were
paid the past year. The Sow Com
Inanders Annual Address was master
piece and carried several important
recommendations which were adopted.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-08-12

lowing officers We're elected to look
after the Order for another year; j..
H. Stewart Sow. Commander; B, r..
Adams. Vice Sow. Commander; B. K.
Johnson. Sow. Clerk; Mrs. Ada O..
Forde. Recorder; w. B. Clark, Sow.
Carter. Sow. Sentry j. N. Liston, Sow.
Waterman; DR.. L. II. Harbert Sow.
National Organizer; II. r. Reeder. T.
A. Winn, State Organizers. Board
members: J. II. Stewart. Chairman;
Green springfield w NJ Coleman.
Rev. A. L. Taylor. zeno Echols, Judge
~ r. Dawklns
A state Drive was launched for
1000 members. The large delegation
was treated with the greatest Of hos
zens ct large.
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FORT WORTH.

Fort Worth Texas. Aug. 1O.-Mrs:
Anna b. Griffin Nichols, sister OF
Mrs. b, j. Montgomery. 1916 Hum
boldt, now a resident of Omaha, Neb.,
returned home Sunday after two
weeks visit with relatives.
We wish to thank the little friends
and the Royal Mutual Benefit Assoc
citation, who were so kind during the
Illness and death of our beloved Sis
ter, Miss L. NJ Mcdonald. Also for
Miss j. A. Mcdonald, Mrs. Willie
Roberts and Mrs. Whey Swoops, sis
tiers. Messrs. Thos. Mcdonald. Sift
Mcdonald and M. 4. Mcdonald BROTH
ers
Mrs. M. A. Grant, 1908 T.. LIST St.
is spending the week end in the North
visiting relatives and friends
Mrs. A. b. Standifer. Ills 2. End
street, has returned from her sum-
mers vacation, very much improved