The Black Dispatch (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1920 Page: 4 of 8
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MADAM JESSIE CARTER
eani7Prl Sn • /aCt that a mob is an unlawful and disor-
P .thmg !n society, its chief peril is the miscarriage of jus-
ishmi,VS TC ,mf6. ^Pt t0 d° Wr0ng than right in inflating pun-
with w pr°per t0 speak of "right" in correction
with mob action We wean that it is very apt to punish those
who are not guilty, or to punish the guilty out of all proportion
to their guilt. Those who investigate after the mob is thru its
work, are often appalled at the miscarriage of its "justice "
Two cases are recent enought and noteworthy enough to be
in the minds of most people who read newspapers: the burning
of a, Negro 111 Omaha, Nebraska, and the more recent hanging
of three Negroes in Dulutli, Minn. 7
OMAHA: the Negro was burned, the courthouse burned and
the mayor hanged almost to death. The Negro was charged
with assault upon a white woman. Now: it is conceded by all
the officers of Omaha that the Negro had not assaulted this wo-
man; and that not only had the Negro not assaulted her, but
that she had not been assaulted by anybody. It is conceded that
the woman was hired by those who had been ousted from con-
trol of city government to embarrass those who were newly
placed in charge of the police force—an effort of the 'outs" to
discredit the "ins." Those who concocted this scheme possibly
did not expect to hang the mayor or burn the court house—per-
haps they did not even expect to lynch and burn the Negro. But
mobs are more sincere; the mob thought the case was genuine;
the mad populace was not in the scheme of the disgruntled of-
fice seekers. In this case, as in most cases, the mob was the
unwitting tool of selfish men.
DULUTH: Here six Negroes, working for a circus, are said
to have assaulted an innocent girl. The police jail was broken
into, the Negroes were "tried" by the mob, three of them found
"guilty" (without defense or council) and hanged.
Then for the investigation: this "innocent girl" came home
on the electric cars that same night, with her escort, neither he
nor she making any complaint or showing any nervousness to
rest of passengers. Her escort took her home, where she went
to bed, and got up next day, and said nothing to her parents a-
bout the affair until her parents heard about it in a round-about
way from the father of her escort.
All this is impossible and nonsense. In the first place, if the
thing alleged had happened, she would not have been able to go
home on the street car—And this is what an investigator, a
white man, found out: that a white man was around the circus
grounds late at night, selling whiskey to tjie Negroes; that he
had "a woman hustling for him;" that the Negroes finally "gang-
ed" and took his whiskey from him and drank it—This white
man was doing; an illegal business and so could not report and
sue for having lost his whiskey—but he could appeal to the great
American heart and the fierce American passion on the other
charge—and this is probably all there was to it.
THE PHYSICIAN: These two examples may emphasize the
meaning of Senator Harding's words when he saj6 in Iiis speech
accepting the Republican Presidential Nomination: "I belive the
Federal Government should stamp out lynching and remove that
stain from the fair name of Ameirca."
—New York City.
Drusilla Dunjee-Houston
Behavior of Student Body
A series of articles result of research
and experience, dedicated to the
teaching Profession
The behavior of the student bodies
of our schools is entirely dependent
upon the morale of that body and the
back bone of the faculty to stand a-
gainst those things that will weaken
the discipline of the school. Where
pupils use any kind of language or
do as they please it is because they
feel that those in authority fear to
expel them and for this reason they
hold the school regulations in con-
tempt.
Many school heads feel that if they
took a more positive stand they would
have to dismiss 'too many students.
This is not true. A few examples are
sufficient. How the whole world ad-
mires and fears moral courage. The
boy coming to my school in past years
using bad language was told by the
student body, "If you do thdt, you
cannot remain here." The school had
been clearly shown the curse to them-
sedves in bad conduct. This was their
response.
Principals often feel they will not
have the backing of those in authori-
ty and of the patrons if he expells. If
we are really intelligent, then we
ought to bo able to focus that intel-
ligence upon the problems of our
business. It' the school board does
not realize the vital necessity of or-
der as the foundation of mental de-
velopment then it is up to the intel-
ligence of the principal to see to it
that they know. Effective talks with
the Superintendent and Board that
are constructive to the end to devel-
op character will only impress them
with your added value as a teacher
sentiment can be created thru the
lectures of the faculty against bad
language, fighting and insubordination
that will permeate the home and
place the patrons at the principal's
back and stir them to demand of
their children better conduct in the
school. Ignorance and wickedness
are almost synonomous. Turn on the
light of Truth and opposition will dis-
appear.
The finest work of the great schools
of our country is done from the lec-
ture platform. Why not inject the
same power into our system here.
Anything you may want your pupils
to do, first lift their ideal, fill them
with enthusiasm about it, then sound
the Call: and they will charge any
difficulty and line up against any
wrong. I do not say this is easy. It
is done by God—given power. If we
care anything for the morale of our
student body, we should seek this po-
wer.
Misconduct ought to be the red
guantlet thrown in our face to chal-
lenge our competence. I am told
sometimes, "Your pupils obey you
so perfectly because they fear you
will send them away." That is not
what rules them. Upon entrance
they are impreseed with the tradition-
al spirit of a true school. Prom the
lecture platform they are taught to
love and desire this true spirit of
justice, temperance, purity, industry,
courage, forbearance, faith and after
a certain period this new love impells
them to do right, because they will
from within, to do right.
Galley EIGHT
The securing of obedience from
children thru fear is contemptible.
When the rod is freely used it be-
comes the real teacher. There are
children, who must at first perhaps
be subdued by the rod but we should
make that but the wedge to lift him
to the spirit to do right, because it is
right to do right. Fear and forces
will never do this. Watching and
scolding wears out the nerves of the
teacher and student. The other way
is harder at first but once established
the discipline will run smoothly of
itself.
A girl entered our school, who had
proved utterly insubordinate else-
where. We learned this only after
receiving her and waited for her first
revolt to send her home. The head
girl from up stairs came down look-
ing excite'd. The new girl is upstairs
she said asking, "Where is the head
girl! etc." "Send her down," I said
'quietly. When she came in I said,
"My dear, it seems you have come to
our school with a bad record. It has
been predicted that you cannot re-
main and if we had known of your
previous insubordination you would
not have been admitted."
"Then for the Dear Lord's sake," I
laid my hand on her shoulder and
said: "My dear, if I were you I would
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hot rolls, at your call. WE CATER TO THE RETAIL TRADE,.
311 East First Street
Phone M. 5380
DR. ANDREW J. JORDAN
Physician and Surgeon.
Residence Phone walnut 4312 Office Phone Walnut 7780
DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY
Bentley Building, 315 South Broadway
That man is incompetent to teach mak0.good. Have you ever seen bet-
who lack the P°wer and intelligence t ter behavior, greater advancement in
to enlighten the Board so that they studies or a finer unity than we have
take a decided stand behind him 111 here." -No> ma'am," she said, "I have
lifting the discipline ot the school,. not Then I returned, 'Do not go up
the next work is with the pupils. agajnst our system, you will have the
There is a greater sense of justice in | whoje sch00i against you. Go upstairs
children than most people think. Talks | and line up with the head-girl." This
with them on the necessity of aim in j girl wa3 intelligent. I appealed to
life, for preparation and the deep | her intelligence. Back behind the
personal interest ot a true teacher gentie words and appeal to her better
arouses the spirit of co-operation for spirit was the unflinching spirit that
better discipline. , x , , ....
A wise teacher possesses the skill does not know how t0 fear a chlld'
to line up the forces for good in a The young woman was no trouble af-
school against the forces for evil. A ter this to us.
Oklahoma Training School
The Ideal of Ideals in
SCHOLARSHIP, CHARACTER BUILDING AND WOMANLY
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THE MELROSE
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GET INTO THESE COMPANIES NOW
The Standard Life Insurance Company and the North Caro-
lina Mutual Life Insurance Company are now operating in Okla-
homa. These two companies represent the best that the Negro
fias to present to the race, in organization and efficient manage-
COURSES
Normal, Academic, Music, Eloution, Domestic Science and
Domestic Art, Commercial.
Our School takes very high rank because of the fullness of
the courses and the thoroughness of the instruction, many child-
ren having to take the work a grade below. -Upon coming, they
eften write home, "I cannot understand yet how they do their
ment of business effort. The success of both companies is very J work." No students admitted without a reccommendation of
evident by the annual statements issued by them based on the| character and health. No students retained who cannot come up
findings of the actuaries examination. We, as Negroes, should 1 to the high standard of the school.
feel proud of these institutions, and should give them our sup- 1
port, morally and financially. Their field is limited to our people. | We really take care of girls and the girl who does not
and 'our people should limit their insurance business to them. | want protection will not do well here. A beautiful home atmos-
They can offer as much and more than any of the competing | phere. High spiritual development. No school anywhere has
companies that are getting the business from our people. There j greater girls than this school is developing. Careful, painstaking
is a certainty of your family being treated courteous by their i work done with all students.
agency force, and as they are personally interested in you, they |
will at all times hear your complaints and adjust all errors to j Eacff student should bring 2 sheets 2 pillow-cases, 2
vour satisfaction. The Black Dispatch cannot too strongly urge quilts of blankets, towels etc. Students must have simple school
Lr npnnlp to nlace all of their business with the above compan- girl clothes. Uniforms supplied at reasonable
prices. Entrance
iel *^ey wereorgsmized tolmakTit possible for you to cany this I fee, $2.50; board and room" rent per month, $12.50; laundry $2.50
protection at much less than any policy that you now have. j extra; mus.c, $2.50 per month; advanced lessons, $3.50 per month
Don't consider them as race enterprises only, but, also as j ,|.„,ue
successful Insurance companies that can and will give you as All bills must be paid in advance. This school always
much and more for the premium as any company now doing keeps a long waiting roll Enrol ment may be made in advance
r1 . 1 by sending certificates and enrollment fee. If not accepted, the
business. 1
Thp'n aeain. there ought to be some pride in keeping the j same will be returned.
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MRS. A. L. SMITH, Prop.
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Sent by Mail. -Madam B. Jack-
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t4h Street, Oklahoma City, Ok-
alhoma. Phone Maple 5414.
10 cents for extra postage.
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your hair; restore the strength,
vitality and the beauty of the
hair.
\1 your ha:* is Brittle and falling our or breaning off, use
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to the hair and helping nature do its work. ^
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I WESTERN UN1VERSINY §
The location is ideal, near Kansas City. The build-ings ^
are modern brick structures, steam-heated and electric^
(£• lighted. The following courses are offered:
Academic,. Normal,. Junior. Collegiate,. Theological, W
Commercial (with practical experience in Students' Com-fM
•1 r 1, \ iDionn RanH. Orchestra.
Poultry Raising on an extensive scale (incubation)
* on i ***•— $ more tharT^O&fc blooded fowls in the runs and hatchery.'
premta oaJdTof aTute Insurance company (hat! DRUSILLA DUNJEE HOUSTON President £ Al, departments are excellently equipped. (j,
our people. There is only one answer, the June, to^Septembe. Box 68. Oklahoma Crty, Ok.a. | For catalogue or®
F. JESSE PECK, President. ^
fee^o?S Zb wereS men who were being !et imo the Septet to June B, 976. Sapulpa. Okla.
front door of black folks everyday.
MONEY TO LOAN
VOTE FOR PEGUES
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THE PORO SYSTEM
Scalp and Hair Treatment
MME. REBECCA WILLIAMS
Do not forget your old friend, J. W. R. Pegues, who is run-;
frrJi'stice of the Peace. He is an old timer. Fall in line with
^ flirt *nd vote for a race candidate on the Republican ticket, j 9 s. Douglass Oklahoma City, Okla.
(Continued on page six, column three) I Ph®ne M- #1#7-J-
Need $40.00? Private loans to fur-
niture owners. $40.00, 4Cc per week,
easy payments.
Pioneer Loan Co.,
405 Culberson Bldg.
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/7\ School opens September 6, 1920.
^ further information, write—
$ Kansas City. Kansas, R. F. D., No. 3.
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Dunjee, Roscoe. The Black Dispatch (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1920, newspaper, July 30, 1920; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc152270/m1/4/: accessed April 25, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.