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Detective Buford Wounds and Captures Desperado Prominent features of Suggested Reconstruction Program for Colored Americans. Doctor Dubois, Editor c. Crisis and Director of Publications and Research in National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Advises What Race Should Do In Education, Religion, Business and Politics in Present Era. WARNS AGAINST SACRIFICING PRINCIPLE FOR EXPEDIENCY; BUSINESS REQUISITE: VOTE IMPERATIVE. NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, in a recent article, has outlined a program for the era of reconstruction which should commend itself to the thoughtful colored Americans. The program is by no means new or original, but its chief features receive new emphasis from present conditions. What he has so well said should be given the widest publicity and carefully heeded. Here is what Dr. Dubois says: GROWING. THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Detective Prominent features in construction Program America Doctor Dubois, Editor of Crisis and D National Association for the Ad What Race Should Do In Educat Present Era. WARNS AGAINST SACRIFICING BUSINESS REQUISITE NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—Dr. W. E. L lined a program for the era of itself to the thoughtful colored Amer new or original, but its chief feature conditions. What he has so well said and carefully heeded. Here is what D "This is a program of reconstruction within the Negro race in America, after the revolution of world war. In Education Do Not Surrender Principle. In education we must take up the problem of the colored child in the white school. At present the tendency is to accept and even demand separate schools because our children so often are neglected, mistreated and humiliated in the public schools. This is a dangerous and inadvisable alternative and a wicked surrender of principle for which our descendants will pay dearly. Our policy should be to form in connection with each school and district effective Parents' Associations, composed of the fathers, mothers and friends of colored pupils; these associations should establish friendly relations with teachers and school authorities, urge parents to wash and dress their children properly, help look after truancy and poverty, arrange for home work and tuition for the backward, curb delinquency and be in fine, a vigilance committee to keep the public school open to all and fit the Negro child for it. Too Much Church Building. 100 Much Church Building. "In religion we must, in the larger cities, stop building and purchasing new church edifices and begin to invest the money of the church in homes, land and business, and philanthropic enterprises for the benefit of the people. Individual home ownership in most large cities is today difficult; but a group of people who can buy and pay for a hundred thousand dollar church can purchase a hundred thousand dollar apartment house and run it. It is a simple business proposition and requires only elementary honesty and ordinary executive ability. Churches can easily begin cooperative buying of coal, bread and meat, using their own premises for distribution; churches in the country and small towns can buy farms and rent or run them; the church can purchase automobile trucks and help the Negro farmer market his produce the Negro farmer market his produce the railroads and thieving commission merchants; even simple manufacturing, sewing and building are not beyond the reasonable activities of church bodies. Indeed unless the church extends its economic functions beyond the simple program of building bigger and finer edifices — unless it organizes the Negro laborer so that his entire wage will not go in rent and supporting storekeepers who despise and cheat him — unless it thus helps the laborer it will lose the laborer. The hope of the Negro church is character-building through economic co-operation. Dive-sired business Needed. “In business the Negro must branch out into certain new lines where he has long and foolishly hesitated. We must open dry goods and haberdashery stores, meat markets and clothing stores, shoe stores and hat stores. We must gradually but persistently get into manufacturing. The deft fingers of our young people are as easily adapted to machinery as the fingers of whites. We are denied opportunity by white trade unions and by lack of pioneering courage among colored capitalists and business men. Let us wake up. The era of manufacturers in the United States is just begun. The expansion of domestic and foreign trade is going to be enormous. We raise the cotton—why not spin and weave it? We dig the iron—why not weld it? We mine the coal—why not turn it to steam and power? Do we lack brains and capital? No. 15 THE MONITOR we lack experience and courage. Get them. Intelligent Interest in Politics. "In politics the colored woman is going to vote. This is our chance. Awaya with the old regime, the pot-house politician and white bribery. Let us form clubs and study government in city, county, state and nation. Let us know the law and the officials and their duties. Let us keep continual and rigid tabs on every candidate. Away with parties—what we want is men. Away with promises—what we want is deeds. Study, learn, register and vote. Vote at every election and see that every friend of yours votes. Pay your poll taxes and register. Do not vote for a party. Never vote a straight ticket. Vote for men and measures—not for parties. But above all, vote! Let every Negro man and woman, always and everywhere, vote." SENATOR MOSES WANTS INQUIRY MADE INTO LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS IN THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE UNION. (Special to The Monitor by Walter J. Singleton.) WASHINGTON, D. C. — United States Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire, introduced the following Joint Resolution No. 129, on Tuesday, December 2, 1919, to provide for an inquiry into the laws governing elections in the several states of the union, which is of particular interest to the Negro. It is hoped that the resolution will be immediately adopted and a thorough investigation made. "Resolved, etc., That a joint congressional committee is hereby created, consisting of five senators, to be appointed by the president of the senate, and five representatives in congress, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, whose duty it shall be to make thorough inquiry into the laws governing the elections in the several states of the union with a view to ascertaining whether in any state the right of citizens of the United States to vote is denied or abridged in violation of the terms of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution; and if it shall be found that representation in the electoral college and the national house of representatives is enlarged through such denial or abridgement, the committee shall then recommend to congress such legislation as will reduce the representation in said state or states, as provided by the fourteenth amendment. Said joint committee shall also take into consideration all conditions under which the suffrage is exercised, denied, or abridged, no less than the laws themselves under which it is done, and it shall report its conclusions to the congress not later than July 1, 1920." The vice president referred the joint resolution to the committee on judiciary. PYTHIANS PURCHASE LAND FOR BUILDING HOME (By Associated Negro Press) Mount Holly, N. J., Dec. 10.—The Colored Knights of Pythias of New Jersey have decided to purchase a 300-acre farm at Wading River, in Burlington county, and about six miles from Tuckerton, to establish a home for disabled members. The farm has ten acres of cranberries under cultivation and much of the land will be easily tillable after clearing. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 11, 1919 ROSENWALD MAKES MUNIFICENT GIFTS Jewish Philanthropist Has Contributed Nearly One Million Dollars for Educational and Uplift Work Among Negroes. GIVES GLADLY FOR BETTER CITIZENSHIP Became Interested in Helping Negro People Through Realization of the Need and the Opportunities for Constructive Work Offered. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 10. "I have made gifts for Negro institutions for the sole purpose of promoting better American citizenship." Julius Rosenwald, millionaire merchant and philanthropist of Chicago, thus explains his gifts of $1,000,000 to date, for the Negro race. Mr. Rosenwald was in this city to help along the Jewish War Relief campaign. Not content with relief work among the Jewish race and his support of numerous educational institutions in Chicago and other cities, Mr. Rosenwald for years, has been deeply interested in the welfare of the Negro people. By the end of this year gifts by him will have made possible the establishment of 1,000 Negro rural schools, known as Rosenwald schools, in the south. Fourteen Y. M. C. A. Negro branches in as many cities have been established, with $25,000 each as an initial fund contributed by Mr. Rosenwald. He said that his offer of $25,000 apiece to cities desiring to establish a Negro branch of the Y. M. C. A. will stand for many years. Seated in the office of Mr. Gimbel, the Chicagoan explained his "creed" of giving. "Helping the Negro people is a much neglected work," he said. "I became interested in them several years ago, when I realized that philanthropical work among them offered many opportunities. I felt that we as Americans should help these people, especially in the south where their chances for educational advancement are slim. "Helping these people I feel is helping to promote good citizenship. If we don't try to give the Negroes opportunities for good citizenship, we'll be compelled to live with 10,000,000 bad citizens. If we promote better citizenship among the Negroes, not only are our Negroes benefited, but our entire citizenship is improved. For, after all, Negroes are the same human beings with the same souls and aspirations as the white people, and why some persons should be prejudiced is a deep mystery to me." Mr. Rosenwald is a trustee of Tuskegee Institute, which he has helped with several gifts. In eleven states in the south 100 schools have been established or are nearing completion. Mr. Rosenwald's contributions to these schools thus far have amounted to $450,000 and have made possible the raising of $1,250,000 for the remaining expenditures which have been raised by whites and Negroes. The Y. M. C. A. buildings have cost him about $355,000. The total expenditures for these buildings amount to $2,000,000,000. These Y. M. C. A.'s are scattered over the north and south. Mr. Rosenwald's work of relief and philanthropy is particularly interesting in this city, as he has announced that in the future he is to become a "citizen of Philadelphia by proxy." He plans a huge business to be established here, a branch of Sears, Roebuck & Co., which will be operated by his son. NEW RESIDENTIAL SEC. TION FOR RICHMOND (By Associated Negro Press) Richmond, Va., Dec. 10.—Announcement is made of the purchase of fifteen and eight-tenths acres of and on the Brook road at the intersection of Howard turnpike, to be subdivided into a modern residential section for colored people. The property lies near Virginia Union university, the big colored educational institution. The purchase price was $31,600. It is said that the tract will be divided into 103 building lots. DISGRUNTLED GERMAN BIDS AMERICA ADIEU Taunts United States of Mistreatment of Colored Citizens and Prophesies a Day of Reckoning for Wholesale Killings. LETTER IN TRIBUNE BREATHES HATRED NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—A very interesting letter appeared recently in the New York Tribune from a German, who was about to leave America. He said in part: "Sir: Just a few more days and I shall be happy to leave your country as one of the first, following your often repeated advice that every German better seek other quarters. Of course you failed to comprehend that the oceans were closed to us, as well as other countries bordering on your own, in particular Mexico, owing to your government's restrictions issued against us. "I shall sail away and I assure you many hundred thousands will follow with hatred in their hearts for America. "On our homeward voyage we again will have the doubtful privilege of passing your Statue of Liberty, but we will see the old lady with a malicious grin on her face trying to hold back her laughter at the fools that expected to find America the land of opportunity and freedom. "In Germany I have a mission to perform." "I shall undertake to explain to a large audience why they should stay away from this country. "I shall describe the sufferings, the humiliation, your fanatical orgy of manufactured patriotism which we Germans and German-speaking people went through. "Last year your country, the so-called 'land of the free and the home of the brave,' lynched sixty-two human beings, among them Prager and fifty-eight Negroes. Some day, and the day is not far away, you will have to account for the wholesale killings of your colored brothers; and I assure you at the first opportunity the colored south will throw off your misrule and create its own free, independent government. "Yes, we Germans will help them; we will help anyone arrayed against you just as much as you have helped others to strike down a nation at a time it was bleeding out of ninety-nine wounds. "Just as the heart of South America hates you and as much as every soul in Panama, Columbia, Mexico, Japan and many other countries detests you, just as much, and if possible to a much greater degree, we Germans hate you, until the day when we can settle accounts with you. "They will and must be settled." PROMINENT MARYLAND WOMAN SUMMONED (By Associated Negro Press) Baltimore, Md., Dec. 10. — The funeral of Mrs. Annie E. Butler, member of an old Maryland family, was held Thanksgiving day. The deceased was 79 years of age and had lived in the house where she died for 77 years. Her husband, eight children, a number of grandchildren and four great-grandchildren are among the survivors. Mrs. Kelly Miller, wife of the dean of the Junior College of Howard university, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes, whose husband has charge of the New Orleans area in the centenary drive of the M. E. church, are daughters of the deceased. WINS SUIT AGAINST GREEK BOOTBLACK Constitutionality of Colorado Civil Rights Bill is Upheld by the Supreme Court. (By Associated Negro Press) Denver, Colo., Dec. 10.—Rev. A. D. Darrius, a prominent Methodist of this community, has won a civil rights suit against Peter Apostolos, a Greek of Colorado Springs. Apostolos refused to shine his shoes and suit was brought by the minister. The was in charge of Attorney Blakemore and was carried to the supreme court where the decision against the Greek was finally granted. It is the second in Colorado ever brought up to the supreme court and the constitutionality of the civil rights law is upheld. WIRES GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA ON LYNCHING IN MACON NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today made public a telegram to Governor Hugh M. Dorsey of Georgia calling the governor's attention to the lynching of a Negro near Macon, Ga., on Sunday night and asking for an investigation of the lynching and the punishment of the lynchers. The telegram, given below, calls attention to the fact that this makes the seventy-fourth lynching in the United States since January 1, and the twentieth in Georgia. The telegram reads: "Hon, Hugh M. Dorsey, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga.: The seventy-fourth lynching in America since January 1 and the twentieth in Georgia occurred near Macon, Georgia, according to press dispatches, on Sunday night when a Negro was put to death for wounding a farmer who will recover. As a signer of the address to the nation appealing to loyal Americans to stamp out mob violence and disregard of all law and order and as one who has shown himself to be against lynching, may we not appeal to you to use your official and personal powers to investigate this lynching and show lynchers that they cannot murder American citizens with impunity.—James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." LT. COL. B. O. DAVIS, HIGHEST RANKING NEGRO OFFICER IN ACTIVE SERVICE, COMMANDS REGIMENT AND POST. Manila, P. I.—The Ninth Cavalry, U. S. A., is in command of Lt. Col. Benjamin O. Davis, the highest ranking Negro officer in active service, and Colonel Davis is also the commandant at Camp Stotsenberg, the most important military post in the Philippine Islands. At the close of the war, the Ninth Cavalry was commanded by a major, of the regiment, temporarily raised to the rank of colonel, but orders from the War Department returned him to his regular rank, and this left Lt. Col. Davis as the highest ranking officer of the regiment. Troops stationed at Camp Stotsenberg comprise, in addition to the Ninth Cavalry, several battalions of Filipino Scouts, all officered by white men. Although the former commanding officer of the Ninth is now serving as a major under the colored lieutenant colonel, there is no friction or dissatisfaction reported. Chicago, Dec. 10.—Oscar Mischaux's wonderful new picture, "Within Our Gates," which will undoubtedly rival any preachment picture ever produced, is now before the Chicago board of censors. Mr. Mischaux is the producer of "The Homesteader," an unusual picture which developed nation-wide popularity. The new picture deals with the present unrest of the races in America, showing things as they exist, and suggests a remedy. A beautiful romance is carried throughout the picture. ```markdown ``` HARRY BUFORD, Who Captured South Side Desperado --- MISCHAUEX STAGES LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Vol. V. No. 23 (Whole No. 232) Desperado COLORED OFFICER ADDS TO HIS LAURELS Captures Daring Hold-up Man After Running Gun Fight—Seriously Wounds Desperado—His Companion in Crime Wounded and Captured by Sergeant Sheehan and Officer Downs, Buford's Fellow Officers, Detailed to Hunt Down Criminals. Police believe that in the shooting and capture of George Teecheck and William Wolf on the South Side Saturday night by Officers Buford, Downs and Sergeant Sheehan, two of the trio of desperadoes and hold-up men who have been active in crime in Omaha for several weeks have been apprehended. The men, who were taken to St. Joseph's hospital where it was reported that their recovery is doubtful have been identified by several of their victims. Friday and Saturday night reports were made to the police of two men in a Ford car who had held up several victims in various sections of Omaha, principally on the North Side. Saturday night the South Side police station was notified that two men answering to this description had visited the home of Joe Musiel, aged 65, residing at 3635 Madison street, beat him up and ransacked his house. Leaving his house they drove to Thirty-first and Q streets where they met and robbed two brothers, Charles and Frank Zaukes, taking from them a gold watch and $70 in money. The emergency car, driven by Detective Buford and carrying Officers Sheehan and Downs, was sent on the trail of the robbers. Buford sighted the suspected car on Twenty-fourth street and the officers gave chase. They called on the men to halt. The police car overhauled the bandits on Thirteenth street and Missouri avenue. The men jumped from the car and Techeck ran south pursued by Officers Sheehan and Downs, while Wolf ran east closely followed by Buford. Several shorts were exchanged by bandits and officers. Techeck was finally brought down by a shot from one of the two officers in pursuit of him, and Wolf was shot in the abdomen by Buford as the bandit turned and advanced toward him after the officer had slipped on the snow at Twelfth and J streets. In the capture of Wolf Detective Buford, who has a fine record as an officer of intelligence and bravery, has added new laurels to his credit. Officers Sheehan and Downs are also receiving congratulations for their apprehension of the men. TUSKEGEE RECEIVES $50,000 BEQUEST Tuskegee Institute, Dec. 10.—Dr. Robert R. Moton has received notice that the will of the late Charles Church Drew of Providence, R. I., contained a bequest for Tuskegee Institute which would approximate $50,000. This brings the total of bequests which have been received by Tuskegee Institute within the past twelve months to more than a million dollars. --- TREVES IT is an odd coincidence that the most modern occurrence in Prussia—its occupation by American troops—should begin with its oldest city, observes a writer in the Kansas City Times. Treves, or Trier, as the Germans call it, into which the Yanks marched recently, is older than history, which begins for it half a century before the birth of Christ. Then, as the capital of the Celtic Treviari, one of the most powerful Belgian tribes, it was captured by the Romans under Julius Caesar. It was made a Roman colony under the name of Augusta Treviorum and was strongly fortified. By 14 B. C. it had become the most important northern outpost of the Roman empire. It was an imperial residence early in the Christian era and the administrative center from which Gaul, Britain and Spain were ruled. The poet Ausonius described it as "Rome beyond the Alps." Constantine the Great lived there about twenty-five years. He and his successors beautified it with public works and magnificent private villas dotted the hillside all around. Some of the finest Roman relics north of the Alps remain to this day in Treves. From the earliest times Treves, because of its strategic position and the rich country surrounding it, was an object of warfare. The Franks particularly desired it and they made many expeditions against it. They continued their attacks after the Roman occupation. Three times they sacked it and held it for short periods. About the middle of the fifth century they gained permanent possession and made it their capital. The Frankish kings gradually transferred their pow- Copyright Undermann & Undermood American Troops in Treves. er to Metz, however, and Treves became the seat of a powerful religious empire. Treves had a bishop at a very early date. Four great saints of the fourth century are connected with the city. It was the scene of the first banishment of St. Athanasius; St. Ambrose was born there; St. Jerome first became seriously interested in religion while studying there, and St. Martin of Tours went there in 385 to plead with the tyrant Maximus for the lives of the heretic Priscillian and his followers. The great bishop, St. Nicetius, built a splendid castle for himself at Treves in the sixth century. The see became an archbishopic town after the beginning of the ninth century and its temporal power was founded in 898, when Radbod acquired the rights of the counts of Treves. Throughout the middle ages the city abounded in religious foundations, and was a great seat of monastic learning. With the transfer of the Frankish capital to Metz began a long era of changes for Treves. The city passed to Lorraine in 843 and to the east Frankish kingdom in 870. It was sucked by the Northmen in 881 after it had become a permanent part of what is now Prussia. It became a free city toward the close of the sixteenth century. The French held it briefly three times in the seventeenth century and View of Trevise. that the in 1794 captured it again and abolished in Prus- the archbishopric. The congress of american Vienna in 18141815 gave it back to its old-ies Prussia. It figured several times in the war just closed, being bombarded as the Kan-ier, as by allied air forces. The modern city of Treves occupies almost the exact site of the ancient town. It nestles picturesquely in the valley of the Moselle river and is surrounded by hills covered with the vineyards from which comes the famous Moselle wine. The newer section contains broad streets and modern buildings. The streets in the old part are narrow and crooked. The Porta Nigra, an enormous fortified gateway, was built by the Romans. In the southeastern part of the city is the palace of the Roman kings, now a picturesque mass of ruins. In the southwestern section are the Roman baths, a vast and impressive ruin, and a short distance away is a Roman amphitheater built in Emperor Trajan's time. Famous Church and Relics. One of the most interesting buildings is the cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Europe. It stands on the site of a church used in the time of Constantine. It bears the marks of repeated restorations as the result of wars and the ravages of time. Among the holy relics it contains are an alleged nail from the cross and the famous seamless "Holy Coat," said to have been worn by the Savior. Both are held in great veneration and are declared to have figured in many miraculous healings. A provincial museum contains many antiquities and a number of rare books are in the municipal library, including the illuminated Codex Egberti, dating from the close Copyright: Underground & Underground of the tenth century, and the Faust and Gutenberg Bible of 1450. The manufacturing interests of the city include tanneries, iron foundries, dye works, furniture and piano factories and glass painting works. An extensive trade in wine, fruit and wood was carried on before the war. There are many lead, copper and tin mines in the viinity. The population before 1914 was about 65,000. This little story without a clalmant has come up from Florida: An elderly Hoosier who has been spending some time in Florida has been giving his leisure to fishing. There is a fine lake near where he has been sojourning, and every day he was seen in silent meditation, for he is a thinker, casting his line into the clear water, apparently with success. This Hoosier is known for his kindness and consideration of the feelings of others. One day while absorbed in his fishing an alligator slipped up to him, snapped off one of his legs, and was making off with it. "Here!" cried the fisherman, "come back. You've made a mistake. You've taken the wrong leg." And so he had. The fisherman wore an artificial leg, and this it was that the alligator had taken.—Indianapolis News. ```markdown ``` Got the Wrong Leg. THE MONITOR HER ONE PRECIOUS MEMORY It Was Not Dread of Influenza That Led Spinster to Dwell on Kissing Episode. The spinster waited two or three hours to be admitted to the presence of the man who visited their town once a month to retail good advice and his own proprietary medicine to the come-ons. At last she was admitted. `` "Yes, yes," said the brusque doctor. "I want to know if influenza can be transmitted by kissing?" "Beyond a doubt, madam." "Well, a man with a pronounced case of influenza kissed me." "So! How long ago was this?" "Well—let's see. I think it was about two months." "Why, madam! No harm can come to you now from the exposure. It is quite too late." "I knew it," she sighed, "but I just love to talk about it."—Philadelphia Ledger. The gray-haired stranger bent over the desk. "Are you the society editor?" he asked. "I am." "Are you the person who wrote up the account of last night's big reception?" "Yes; anything wrong with it?" Yes; anything wrong with it? "That's what I want to find out. Look here. I notice in speaking of my daughter you use the sentence: 'She swept about the room with an inherited grace that arrested every one's attention.' Now, what was your purpose in writing that?" "Why, it struck me as a first-class opportunity for a neat compliment to her esteemed parents; that's all." "You are sure that you didn't mean to insinuate that her father laid the foundation of his fortune by selling brooms!" "Then that's all right. Good day."— Dallas News. Smith—Did you ever go to school, Sam? Sam—Sure I was to the academy and dere I learned such school fellows as George Gravey. Smith—Nonsense, Sam; you are referring to the study of geography. Sam—Dere was Matthew Mattix. Smith—You mean mathematics. Sam—and I knew Jimmy Nasty-tricks. Smith—You are referring to gymnastics, Sam. By the way, can you spell? Sam—Sure! I got as far as M-U-D. Smith—And that spells mud? Sam—I stuck dere—Boy's Life. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES Notice is hereby given that the under-signed Madrece Penn, Grace M. Jones, Eleanor C. Haynes, Fred C. Williams, John Albert Williams, Asa E. Fletcher and Larry N. People, have associated themselves together for the purpose of forming and becoming a corporation under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The purpose have made, executed and adopted the following articles of incorporation: "Beyond a doubt, madam." Satisfied. "Certainly not." "Because I did, you "I didn't know it." Some Scholar In witness whereof we have set our hands this 6th day of October, A. D. 1919. MADREE PENN, GRACE M. JONES, ELEANOR C. VLAYNES, FRED C. WILLIAMS, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, ASA E. FLETCHER, LARRY N. PEOPLES. Buy your groceries from Wade & Benson 2530 Lake St. ALL GOODS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. Call Webster 327 Masonic and Lodge Rituals KIESER'S BOOK STORE 221 No. 16th St. Loyal Hotel Bldg. Office Phone Web. 2095. Residence Web. 1219. JOHN A. GARDNER AUTO EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Stand at P. H. Jenkins' Barber Shop, 2122 North 24th St. OMAR WONDER FLOUR Have You Tried It Yet? Have You Tried It Yet? KAFFIR-KREAM TRADE MARK The face cream that is positively guaranteed to remove all grease, shine and perspiration. COOLING, HEALING, SATISFYING. 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SAWYER DENTIST Moved from 220 S. 13th St. To 1614 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th St. Painless Extractions. Quality Service. 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and Madre Penn, Associate Editors. Fred C. Williams, Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.00 6 MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 60 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 304 Crounse Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 2224. THE ROOSEVELT CREED BELIEVE in honesty, sincerity and the square deal; in making up one's mind what to do—and doing it. I believe in fearing God and taking one's own part. I believe in hitting the line hard when you are right. I believe in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. I believe in hard work and honest sport. I believe in a sane mind in a sane body. I believe we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people. THE CONVICTION OF WEAVER. IN THE conviction of Louis Weaver for arson in connection with setting fire to the court house September 28 when William Brown was lynched, Omaha has taken another step in the vindication of her outraged honor. The evidence against Weaver was so convincing that no jury could have maintained its self-respect and acquitted him. The man's own story was so glaringly false and inconsistent that it alone was sufficient to convict him; for who in their senses would believe that he, having a car of gasoline in his hands, threw it on the lawn "five feet parallel to the building and that it caught fire from the blaze already started in the court house?" The jury justly sized him up as a colossal liar by the time he went on the witness stand. In addition to this the prosecution speedily showed that his character would not bear close inspection. Incidentally, the trial of Weaver disclosed the character of the hoodlums, perhaps the willing tools and dupes of "higher-ups," who were most active in the arson, rioting and mob-murder which indelibly stained Omaha's fair name on the ill-fated night of September 28. The conviction of Weaver shows that Omaha is seriously in earnest in her efforts to punish those who overthrew law and order and substituted anarchy and vandalism within her borders. The conviction of Weaver will strengthen the hands of the prosecution and stiffen the backbones and heighten the moral courage of jurors in the cases of others who have been indicted by the grand jury who may be brought to trial. Omaha has the supreme opportunity for doing a splendid service for the entire country in demonstrating that the orderly processes of law must be upheld to safeguard civilization. Punishment of lynchers and rioters by adequate terms of imprisonment is the lesson that the United States needs to learn and we believe that Omaha can and will teach that lesson and by so doing help to save America. PROTESTS are being poured into Little Rock and Washington against the execution of the eleven Negro farmers of Elaine, Ark., who were sentenced in SEVEN MINUTES—what a damnable travesty on justice!—to be executed for rioting until their cases can be reviewed and investigated. It is hoped that Governor Brough will use his offices for the suspension of this sentence. These farmers had not organized "to attack the whites." Their Protective Association was formed, as evidence shows, to secure their property rights by due process of law, and to protect themselves by lawful procedure against the exploitation of which they had been victims for years. While lawfully assembled the association was attacked by white men and "a race riot" was precipitated. Nearly 80 Negroes have been sentenced to long penitentiary terms and eleven of the number sentenced to death. One white man has been brought to trial and he was the young attorney who had the courage to take the farmers' case to court. If injustice of this kind be allowed with impunity, God pity America. If it be believed that "justice" of this kind will intimidate the Negroes of Arkansas or any other section of this country, those responsible for it are making a serious mistake. It is sowing dragon's teeth. Governor Brough, The Monitor calls upon you as governor of Arkansas, to prove yourself a courageous and justice-loving man in this emergency. Save Arkansas. A census of the country's manufactures was made for the first time in 1810. Under the present law a manufactures census is to be taken in connection with the fourteenth decennial census and every two years thereafter. SAVE ARKANSAS MEASURING UP TO HIS TASK. COUNTY Attorney Shotwell, in his able argument in the Weaver case, said many excellent things. Two important truths were emphasized which ought not to be overlooked. They were these: Every man accused of crime is entitled to and shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; and the equally fundamental question as to whether communities, reputed to be civilized, shall maintain law and order. Mr. Shotwell, among many other things, made these two points very plain. He said that one crime is no justification for another crime; that the crime of an individual, however heinous it may be, is no justification for the crime of a mob, and that Brown, who was accused of a crime, was entitled to the same right of a public and fair trial to establish his guilt or innocence, as was the prisoner now on trial. He emphasized the fact that the police force of Omaha was not on trial either, and that no outside prejudices or side issues should becloud the jurors' judgment in weighing the evidence. He laid stress upon the fact that law and order are the safeguards of civilization and this basic principle by the evidence was left in the jurors' hands. The county attorney in measuring up to the difficult duties of an important and difficult office in difficult and trying times. May he be given wisdom and courage for his heavy task. UNSAVORY PUBLICITY—STOP IT THE Monitor questions the wisdom of the wide advertising of the crime wave which is said to be sweeping over our city. We do not believe that Omaha has any worse record than any other city of its size in the country. Why, then, all this adverse advertising? Surely, it does not help the city; indeed, it injures in many ways. It gives us an unsavory and undeserved notoriety abroad and it invites criminals to invade the city. This complicates the problem of coping with crime. The Monitor's opinion is that if, instead of the constant, carping destructive criticism of the police force, a sincere effort were made to help those in authority strengthen its weak points and less publicity were given to crime a step towards more efficient police protection would be made and crime would be lessened. What is gained by giving Omaha so much unsavory and undeserved publicity? Stop it and get busy in helping to make it the kind of city we want it to be. It is our city and it is up to us all to do our part. A COMMERCIAL CLUB OMAHA has organized a commercial club to be composed of the business and professional men of the city. Its chief purpose is the encouragement and development of business enterprises among our people. Such an organization can become a tremendous factor for good in the general upbuilding of the entire community. Of course, the ideal way would be for our business men to become members of the Chamber of Commerce and receive the advantages which such association would give; but as this seems at present impracticable, the next best thing is the organization of the Colored Commercial Club which The Monitor hopes to see developed into a strong, forceful and influential body that will do worth while things for our own group specifically and for the entire community generally. The Monitor wants our people to never lose sight of the fact that we are an important, integral part of the citizenship of Omaha, not to be pushed aside or ignored in all civic demands and responsibilities. HUNT LEWIS BROOKLYN NEW YORK EMMAH THE MONITOR This we feel sure the Commercial Clubs will always stand for. PRINCIPLE OR EXPEDIENCY. THERE is grave danger in these times of sacrificing principle for expediency, of mortgaging the future of our children for some temporary advantage. There is a disposition upon the part of many to compromise in the matter of our constitutional rights. This must not be. A right once surrendered can only be regained with the greatest difficulty. Do not then surrender a single constitutional right. When some specious argument for racial harmony or the avoidance of friction or the promotion of good will, which involves the surrender of your full constitutional rights as an American citizen, is advanced do not be betrayed into accepting it. Show its fallacy. Be on your guard against sacrificing principle for expediency. JUST A SIMPLE QUESTION. WHY "must" it be "west of the Florence Boulevard"? We already own property not only on the boulevard, but east of it. There is a suggestive story from English history to the effect that a certain king had his courtiers carry his throne to the ocean side. Seated upon his throne he commanded the on-coming tide to stop at a certain point. Did it? The Hour of Trial at Hand. The annual message of the President of the United States is before the congress. Again—as again and again—the nothingness of our particular group is emphasized. The year has been filled with the most dangerous and delicate happenings, the bitterest of feeling and the most atrocious acts in the history of the nation, so far as we 15,000,000 are concerned; and yet, it has not been regarded sufficient for the President to make even a direct veiled allusion to the need of immediate co-operative adjustment. Our position is awkward and humiliating, but it is insistent and just. Presidents and congresses, year after year, have ignored, side-tracked and "passed the buck" in matters affecting our constitutional rights. Arthur Brisbane, noted philosopher and journalist, in a recent "Today" expression stated that the cause of unrest is due to the fact that the war has taught the people to think, that in the last five years there has been more real thinking than in the twenty-five previous years. That applies very particularly to our group. We are now a thinking people and we know that we know. We have spent a half century "praying" and "requesting" and have slipped backward in the march of progress. Today we are assuming the prerogatives of full-fledged manhood and we are "demanding" and "acting." The results, even in so short a time, are gratifying. And now we are demanding a hearing of our case and cause before the bar of justice and public opinion; before the congress and in the sight of God. The tide of justice is sweeping the earth and we cannot longer be ignored, even if we were willing longer to "pussyfoot" and merely whine. We are with the tide, but it is beyond our control. Public opinion is crystallizing in our behalf. This is being reflected in the white pulpit and press; in the private conversations and in the commercial and industrial agencies for a square deal. Many of these, either through shame or an awakening conscience, have taken high ground in recent months, which is no more nor less that the true spirit of America speaking. To this liberated group we must righteously and militantly join our forces. Such an alliance is impregnable and indomitable. The conclusion of the President's message is mighty in language and the choice of words. Let us hope that in some corner of his cultured mind he, also, thought of us. But if he did not, it must here and now be understood that we are thinking of ourselves, and that by no hook or crook, or devious construction, do we propose to be counted out of the equation when he says: "In America there is but one way by which great reforms can be accomplished and the relief sought by classes obtained, and that is through the orderly processes of representative government. Those who would propose any other method of reform are enemies of this country. America will not be daunted by threats nor lose her composure or calmness in these distressing times. We can afford in the midst of this day of passion and unrest, to be self-contained and sure. The instrument of all reform in America is the straight road of justice to all classes and conditions of men. Men have but to follow this road to realize the full fruition of their objects and purposes. Let those beware PERISCOPE. who would take the shorter road of disorder and revolution. "The right road is the road of justice and orderly process." That goes for us in all of our group perplexities and bewildering troubles. It goes for disfranchisement, lynchings and "Jim Crows;" it goes for riots and mobs and cold-blooded murder; it goes for economic hold-backs in industrial opportunities and educational privileges; it goes for anarchy and bolshevism and all un- and anti-American isms, to which it has been recently claimed our publications, as a whole, and our people, have subscribed their influence. This is not true. Our cry, our eternal cry, is for justice, justice, justice! We must have justice. No true American can expect us to desire anything less, and with bleeding hands raised to heaven we swear that we seek nothing more. We are Americans. Is that not enough to say? LEADING EDITORIALS OF THE DAY CHARACTER BUILDING. Lack of old-fashioned home life and old-fashioned home discipline is responsible for much of the noticeable absence of a sense of responsibility in the present young generation. Our recent military experience has shown, or should make us realize, the value of discipline in developing the sense of responsibility, cultivating reliability and stiffening the moral fiber in young men. But the average age of 20 years is late for the beginning of such development. There is no age too early for its beginning. When it begins early its success is assured. When it begins late it is not assured and at best cannot reach the perfection of the earlier beginning. It is evident that the best place for discipline and training to develop character is the home, and, just as the home loses disciplinary character and home atmosphere and becomes easygoing and unhomelike, its work of character building is impaired, and the result is worse for the children who grow up in it. Our present day civilization has in it much less of this genuine home life than existed half a century ago, and we are paying for it with a larger proportion of young men with flabby characters. This is a great fact which must be faced. It is an existing condition which cannot be blinked. Nor can it be changed by merely pointing out its existence. It is a great national tendency which only some other tendency can counteract. That counteracting tendency must be an increase in the number of homes of genuine Christian atmosphere and parental discipline, instead of the decrease that has for some time been going on. While this is being done, and at all times, because perfection in that respect cannot be expected, there should be a strengthening of the character-building influences and agencies which affect the lives of boys and young men outside their homes. Contributions of personal service and of money to the operation and support of such agencies constitute the finest sort of patriotism and philanthropy. A much larger devotion of public attention and public funds to that sort of work would be a wise act for the preservation of our American institutions by assuring the right kind of citizens into whose hands to entrust them. We need in our work of character-building for the youth now with us and those to follow them a strengthening of home influence and discipline, and as well we need an increase in the number and strength and intensity of work of those character-building influences outside the home which supplement home training and become the only substitute for it when it is lacking. The strength of a nation lies in character more than in education. We have been paying too great proportional attention to education. We must increase largely the more important factor of character building.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN BIENNIAL CONVENTION DENOUNCES LYNCH LAW AND DECLARES IN FAVOR OF FULL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR NEGROES. Grand Rapids, Mich.—Resolutions denouncing lynch law and asking for the Negro racial equality and "full political rights guaranteed by the constitution to every citizen," were adopted recently by the biennial convention here of the national council of the Congregational church. The resolutions were introduced by Rev. F. C. McMillan of Chicago, following statements on the floor of the convention that service in a local cafeteria had been denied Rev. W. N. Deberry, Negro, second assistant moderator of the national council. The resolutions also asked equal pay for equal service for the races. The Bureau of the Census is a part of the Department of Commerce. It was established as a permanent bureau in 1902. Prior to that time the census work was done by a temporary organization known as the census office. Ford Ford cars have become such a world utility that it would almost seem as if every family ought to have its Ford car. 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Small doses of these pills you may also need a purgative er dose. Keep that in mind of Health and Happiness. Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Call Webster 1358 After 6 P. M. 3325 Emmet Street. Omaha Petersen & Micheisen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Amhambra Theatre The Best is Now Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. J. A. Edtrolm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Just Call Douglas 3889 Autos Everywhere Empire Cleaners and Dyers 707 South 16th St. OMAR WONDER FLOUR For Accurate and Dependable Service See WILLIAMSON DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PRESCRIPTIONS 236 North 24th St. Phone Webster 4443 and we will send it out. P. H. Jenkins, the Barber My shop stands on its merits for what is right, and what the people demand, with first class barbers, who know their business. I have added one more chair to my shop, in order to take care of the increase in my business. The Colored people are growing and improving and we must meet their demands. They want the best and we must deliver it. I have it for you, so I solicit your patronage. There is no hall connected with my business. Barbers are: Mr. H. Bascom, Mr. J. T. Thompson, Mr. J. Reddie, Mr. Ted Carman—all first class haircutters; Ethel Dow, manicurist. I have in connection soda fountain and ice cream parlor. Webster 2095. New Location, 2122 North 24th St., Omaha Events and Persons Joseph Officer, a former Omahan but now a resident of Toronto, Ont., is in the city renewing his acquaintance with his many friends. Joe is looking fine and is as good-natured as usual. It has been three years since he was here. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. The Camp Fire Girls met with Miss Ruth Jones last Friday. Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. yet? Why not? Harry A. Williams, now of Los Angeles, Cal., was an Omaha visitor last week. He was the guest of Mr. T. P. Mahammitt. Harry says he still has a hunger for Omaha which still seems like home to him. For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Williams, Monitor office. Douglas 3224. The Phi Delta girls gave a shower for Miss Wilmena Watson, who is to be married next week. Mrs. Mary Harrold was hostess. E. F. Morcarty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? Henry K. Perry of 2414 North Sevententh street who was in Kansas City on business, has returned. Rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished. Call Webster 1873. For big bargains and safe investments see Fred C. Williams, Douglas 3224. Two large unfurnished rooms for rent at 2132 North Twenty-eighth St. Webster 3857.—Adv. Hanson Tuck, a prominent resident of Oberlin, O., is in Omaha on business. He is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parker of 3829 North Twenty-first street. Photos painted in oil colors by our method, beautiful and look alive. Send $1 with photo for sample. Describes color fully. We copy and enlarge all kinds of pictures. Satisfaction guaranteed. Representatives wanted. The Photo Color Studio, 2866 Saratoga street, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Effie Sadler, 2115 Clark street, entertained with a turkey dinner December 7 in honor of her sister, Bell daughter, three grandchildren, and a son-in-law from Chicago. Covers were laid for twelve, including Mrs. Mattie Scott, Mrs. Emma Britton, Mrs. Sarah King and Mrs. Cornelius Betts. The little daughter of David Merriweather of Thirtieth and Evans streets, underwent an operation at St. Joseph's hospital for adenoids. The mother is also ill at her home. Nicely furnished room; steam heat and bath.—2518 Caldwell St. Webster 1483. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Corporal Thomas Hart of the Twenty-fifth United States infantry, who spent a pleasant furlough in Omaha, left Sunday night for Nogales, Ariz., to rejoin his regiment. North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Two limousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Wilhelmina Watson and Mr. Wade Hampton Green, which will take place December 19. FOR SALE — Four-room cottage, partly modern, located at 2212 North Twenty-seventh street, for $750 cash. Call Tyler 897. N. W. Ware. Drs. Singleton & Singleton, dentists, 111 South 14th street. Quality and efficiency our motto. Mrs. John Perry left Saturday evening for Topeka, Kansas, having been called there on account of the illness of her brother. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Callers at The Monitor office this week were: Irving Grey, head waiter at the Athletic club; Mr. H. L. Brown, 1920 North Thirty-fourth street; Sgt. Isaac Bailey of the county jail, Mr John W. Long, inspector of weights and measures; Attorneys A. W. Lewis and N. W. Ware, and Mr. H. C. Curtis of Denver, Colo. Edgar A. Lee, formerly in the tailoring business and well known among hotel waiters, has received an appointment as railway mail clerk. THE MONITOR In obedience to ruling of the fuel administration services at St. Philip's Episcopal church Sunday will be as follows: Sunday School at 10 a. m.; Holy Communion and sermon at 11. Everybody come out. WEAVER Louis Wes Tried in ing of RALPH SNYDER, ALLEGED RIOTER, ON TRIAL IN DISTRICT COURT RALPH Snyder, charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the lynching of William Brown, is on trial before Judge Redick. Several state witnesses occupied Tuesday in testifying against the accused. Chief of Detectives Dunn, Detectives Dolan and Sutton and a number of others testified to having seen Snyder and "Froggie" Howard, who is also named in the indictment on a similar charge, in the crowd that broke in the doors of the court house with a cannon. No testimony was offered, however, directly connecting Snyder with the lynching of the Negro. Other state witnesses will be introduced. W. H. Wright, 2712 California street, identified Snyder as the youth who mounted a police car after the Negro had been lynched and spoke to the crowd, telling them that they had accomplished their purpose and warning them not to go to North Twenty-fourth street, as the Negroes in that vicinity were all armed. The trial of "Froggie" Howard will probably be heard some time this week. MONITOR CALLED A WELCOME VISITOR Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 10, 1919.—Of all my weekly visitors, none holds a higher place in my home than The Monitor, a clean, upright, healthy paper. May God ever keep it so. Enclosed find $2.00 for my yearly subscription. Sincerely yours, MRS. M. E. PALMER, 251 South Vernon Ave. At a recent meeting the Commercial club elected the following officers: E. W. Pryor, president; Dr. J. H. Hutten, vice-president; Amos P. Scruggs, secretary; Dan Desdunes, treasurer. The election of a board of directors and an executive committee will be made at a subsequent meeting. ATCHISON, KANSAS, NOTES Mr. Levin Shaw, who has been in Illinois for some time, returned home Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Porter has gone to Denver to spend the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Amanda Croons and Miss Hatcher are visiting with their sisters in Atchison. Miss Bessie Carnell, who is teaching in Oklahoma, is visiting her parents. The Knights of Tabor held their memorial services Sunday, November 30th. The Junior Daughter of Bethel's play, which was given at Ebenezer church, was well attended. The remarks by the grand deputy were very interesting, and appreciated by all. Mrs. Roy Harper, who recently underwent an operation at Topeka, is rapidly recovering. The Misses Marguerite and Christina Baylis of Kansas City were the week-end guests of Miss Sarah Wilson. They were entertained by Miss Gladys and Mary Allen Sunday evening. Mr. Alfred Pyles, who is attending K. U., spent the week-end at home with relatives. Aitchison society is glad to welcome into their midst Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown, who have come here from Lawrence to make their home. The young people very pleasarily surprised Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Colbea last Monday evening, and a pleasant time was had by all. Mr. Willard Wilson, who is working in Arrington, Kan., spent Thanksgiving at home. Everyone is glad to see Mr. John Smith out again. Monitor office. Douglas 3224. A. B. Louis Weaver, the First Rioter to be Tried in Connection With the Burning of the Court House and the Lynching of Brown September 28, Was Found Guilty of Arson in District Court Last Week Judge Redick Presiding. FRED BRODEGAARD, WELL KNOWN JEWELER, HOLDS ANNIVERSARY SALE Fred A. Brodegaard, who numbers among his numerous friends and patrons, a large number of colored people, is celebrating his thirty-sixth anniversary in business. His large and well-stocked jewelry store at Sixteenth and Douglas streets, despite the short hours and severe weather is crowded from opening to closing hours. This testifies to the fact that this firm satisfies its customers, both as to prices and goods. The courteous attention given all who visit the Brodegaard store accounts for its popularity with our people. Go early and soon if you wish to secure genuine bargains at this great anniversary sale. The N. W. C. A. Sewing Bee met with Mrs. Napier last Wednesday, December 3. Quite a few were present, and a delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting will be held at the home on December 19. All members and friends are asked to bring something for lunch, also a cup, saucer and teaspoon to donate to the home. Friday is visiting day at the home. Go and see the old ladies—it makes them feel they haven't been forgotten. Anyone who has any old magazines please call Webster 4409 and we will gladly call for them. It might help us keep up our phone and gas bills. From the Grand East of the M. W. K. S. G. I. state of Kansas and Nebraska and its jurisdiction, to all Worshipful Masters, throughout the jurisdiction, A. F. and A. York Masons (colored) please take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. You will see to it that none of the craftsmen, their widows or orphans, suffer during these trying times on your part, with more than $3,000 in your treasuries. 63 Stores SNOWTIME FOOTWEAR N. W. C. A. NOTES. AN OPEN LETTER Fraternally yours, J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors and especially Rev. Botts and Rev. Williams for their kindness and sympathy, also their beautiful floral offerings during the recent illness and death of our beloved mother. MRS. AMANDA STARKS. MRS. J. W. LONG. A We Cater to Couples After parties or dances you will find this an excellent place to dine. Whether it's a light lunch or a hearty meal, your guest will be much pleased if you bring her here. Our prices are reasonable—our cooking unbeatable and our service commendable. Give us a trial. We'll serve you in style. The Monarch Cafe CARNER & TRIMBLE, Props. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 ney's 63 Cities A CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF OMAHA'S COLORED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIRMS A. F. PEOPLES PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 ERSKINE STREET. PHONE WALNUT 2111. SILAS JOHNSON Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director The place known for its quality service, and reasonable prices We spare no pains for our complete chapel service. Open day and night. Phone Webster 248. For Pierce-Arrow Limousine Service, Call (After Midnight) Tyler 4119 Service With Class—Car Warm and Cozy. GREEN & GREEN We Operate the One Minute Shining Parlor Chairs for Ladies. Auto Truck and Transfer 1919 Cuming St. Phone Doug. 3157; Web. 2840. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second-Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold. Rental and Real Estate. 2522 Lake St. Webster 908 ATTENTION! LISTEN! MEN OF OMAHA Are you interested in giving your wife one day's rest during the week with no dinner to get and no worrisome dishes to wash? If so, take advantage of SOUTH & THOMPSON'S delicious 50-cent Sunday Dinner. Regular Weekly Dinner. 35c. Phone Web. 4566 2418 No. 24th St. Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red 5210 JONES & REED FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant WEST CAFE Good Cooking, Reasonable Prices 1712 North 24th St. T. J. ASHLEY, Prop. MISS ALICE MARSHALL Artistic Hairdresser Student of Madame J. C. Walker Parlor 1835 North 23d Street Phone Webster 2687. Satisfaction Guaranteed Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897. Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Second Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4206 DR. W. W. PEEBLES DENTIST 220 So. 13th St. (Over Pope's Drug Store) Telephone: Douglas 7812 ```markdown ``` Among the Churches Baptist church was crowded to witness the marriage of Miss Iva Victori Sutton of La Grange to Mr. William Nunn of Giddings. Rev. S. A. Tillman officiated. The couple will be at home at Giddings in the near future. Miss Delphine Oakes left for Fayetteville Monday morning to begin teaching. Rev. R. S. Slaughter, new pastor for the A. M. E. church here, was at his post Sunday. SIOUX CITY NOTES. During the coal shortage, services will be held at Malone A. M. E. as follows: Sunday School at 12 noon, followed by Christian Endeavor. Regular services at 3 p. m. Monday night, December 8th, Rev. P. M. Lewis, pastor of Malone A. M. E., met his trustee and official board in a business session. Sunday morning, December 14, the Odd Fellows will meet in the basement of the A. M. E. church at 10:30 a.m. The lodge desires a full attendance. Prof. Lealand Green of Mt. Zion Baptist church has written a pamphlet on the "Social Dance," that shows much thought and erudition for one of his years. Mrs. P. M. Lewis, who has been suffering from a very severe cold, has fully recovered. Miss Hortense, granddaughter of Mrs. M. Wright, will enter Quindaro university after the first of the year. Rev. P. M. Lewis will organize his board of stewardesses on Tuesday evening, December 9. Dr. J. Wilbur Norris filled the pulpit at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 p. m. He gave a most excellent talk to an appreciative audienc on "The Negro Race From Whence He Came and His Destination." Mrs. E. J. Curtis, who returned from Lincoln dapperously ill, is rapidly improving. Due to the efforts of Mr. Mansfield Askew, Malone A. M. E. and the parsonage, have not yet felt the coal shortage. COUNCIL BLUFFS NOTES. Rev. Rhonenee, Pastor. Bethel A. M. E. church had one service which was highly appreciated by all. Rev. Rhonenee preached at 11:30 o'clock to a well-filled house. At 1:30 Sunday School followed by Christian Endeavor. The pastor's aid will meet every Tuesday evening at the parsonage. The church aid met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Marie Pierce's. A very enjoyabe time was spent, each lady piecing quilt blocks, after which a dainty repast was served, and the THERE'S A MESSAGE FOR YOU AT Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Sts., South Side SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Song service, 10:45 a. m. Preaching services, 11 a. m.; 8 p. m. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. 2120 North 27th St. HAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH 5233 South 25th Street VICES Sunday school, 1 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. nights. DNAX, P. C. South 3475. Philip the Deacon (COPAL) Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. Class meetings Friday nights. (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. BENEDICT THE MOOR (holle) Every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., places to be held temporarily in Sacred Inney Streets. Everybody welcome. SILLY, S. J. Pastor. OF DIVINITY Real People's Mission Franklin Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. taking every Thursday 8 p. m. Pastor and G. O. P. MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m. Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporarily in Sacred Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Binney Streets. Everybody welcome. REV. FRANCIS CASSILLY, S. J., Pastor. Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. Services were good, and well attended Sunday morning. Rev. Round-tree delivered a soul-stirring sermon. Owing to the fuel shortage there will be only one service Sunday. Mid-week prayer service will be held at the following homes: H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake St.; Mr. Long, 2517 Lake St.; Mr. George Smith, 2534 Hamilton St.; Mr. Stanciel, 1714 No. 28h St.; Mr. Mathew, 1912 Paul St.; Mr. Cawl, 2712 Parker St.; Mrs. Blanche Thomas, 1810 No. 23d St. Those who are close to these homes will please attend. The Mission Circle met with Mrs. S. F. Goodlett, 1413 North Twenty-fifth street, last Thursday. Many ladies were present and a very pleasant evening was spent. All of the young people of the church are especially asked to be present on Sunday morning, December 12. Special occasion. The sick of the church are as follows: Miss Rosie Smith at University hospital, Mr. P. J. Burk and Mrs. Beasley. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor Both morning and evening services will be held at Bethel Baptist church next Sunday, December 14. The pastor will preach from the text, "Oh Man of God, There is Death in the Pot." The Mission Circle will meet this week with Mrs. V. Bailey on U street EA GRANGE, TEXAS, NOTES. Sunday School at the different churches was poorly attended, owing to the cold weather. Rev. S. A. Tillman motored out to the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. and preached there. Rev. J. H. Napier and family left here last week for San Antonio where he will preach another year. Rev. A. M. Mason and wife, having succeeded Rev. Napier, are here. Mrs. E. V. Countee, Eagle Rock, came over last Saturday to attend the wedding of Miss I. V. Sutton and Mr. William Nunn. She was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Tillman. Rev. S. C. Smith of Rockdale spent a few hours here last week. Thanksgiving day here was quiet, no religious services. Rev. P. R. McGriff of Weimar preached at Ebenezer Baptist church Monday night. Our sick: Mesdames Polly Smith, Sallie Scott, Messrs. Charles Cmith, Andrew Brown, and Rev. I. D. Coffey. Sunday night at 7 p. m. Ebenezer [Image of a building with a clock tower and columns] (Catholic) THE MONITOR ladies adjourned to meet at Mrs. Lizzie Payne's 2523 Fourth avenue. The pastor's aid met at the parsonage December 9 with nine members present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The ladies are getting ready for Christmas. The ladies will give a chitterling supper at the president's house, 1624 South Sixth street, Saturday evening. Everybody is welcome. INTERCHURCH WORLD MOVEMENT PLANS NATION-WIDE SURVEY OF CONDITIONS AMONG NEGROES. Will Make Study of Community Needs —Dr. George E. Haynes Will Superintend Survey. NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—The Interchurch World Movement is undertaking a study of conditions of the Negro churches and Negro communities of the United States, both city and country, as a part of its plan of a complete survey of the church and community needs of the entire nation and of other countries throughout the world. Church and community needs will be studied. Already schedules for rural conditions have been prepared and are being sent to state representatives in all the states where Negroes reside. These schedules will be used by trained and competent Negro leaders and investigators who will visit their own churches and communities for gathering the facts. The churches will be studied along the lines of physical equipment, extent of the parish, financial resources, the minister and the relation of the church to recreational and other activities of the community. The community will be studied from the point of view of land ownership, occupations, community organizations, roads and other means of travel, etc. In addition to the rural survey there will be special studies of Negro occupations, educational institutions and of city life. The survey will be so organized that in every state where there is a considerable Negro population there will be a Negro associate supervisor carrying out the plans for the Negro surey. There will be competent leaders in every county to visit the Negro churches and communities gathering facts. A most important and unique feature of this program will be inter-racial councils, or committees, as the policy of this movement is to have councils of church representatives which shall be inter-racial. The representatives of the colored churches will meet in council with representatives of the white churches to talk over and make out plans for reaching both parts of the community. Dr. George E. Haynes, of the United States Department of Labor, has been called and arrangements made with him for supervising the survey among colored people without severing his connection as Director of Negro Economics for the Labor Department. The Interchurch Movement is a cooperative organization of Protestant denominations through their mission boards, home and foreign agencies and churches for the purpose of effectively meeting the new demands of the new day. The plans of the movement call for careful study of the conditions and equipment of each church and the needs of each community surrounding each church. Following such a study, representatives of the churches will meet together and make up a practical program of work based upon facts which have been found. This practical program will aim to meet discovered needs both of the church and community. But the making of a program is effective only when the means are provided for carrying it out. Therefore, the next step will be a plan to carry out an educational campaign through conventions, conferences, newspaper publicity, etc., to inform the people throughout the United States of the church and community needs and of the program to meet them. When the people are thus fully informed, the co-operating denominations that have been planning these forward movements will unite in making an appeal to their constituencies for the money and the leadership necessary to put the program into effective operation to meet the needs. This movement will not interfere in any way with the regular organization of any church or denomination. The work from beginning to end will be done by representatives of the various denominations. The regular church and denominational organizations will be used as a means through which the work will be done. One of the most hopeful features of the movement is that it does not aim at federation or union of denominations, nor does it try to deal with administration of any denominational activity. It is only attempting to carry plans through which each denomination may co-operate with all other denominations in meeting the religious and life needs of the people, while at the same time preserving denominational independence. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224 PALESTINE, TEXAS, NOTES. Things are looking good in this part of the country. The weather is getting colder and some few of the people are beginning to butcher hogs. You may know when a fellow kills a hog nowadays—times are getting better at his home. Rev. F. F. Washington arrived in the city last Friday night and left for the west on Saturday. Rev. G. W. Carter went to Navsota last week, wher he will preach next year. Rev. S. M. Bolden, who has been sick for some time is improving. West Union Baptist church held a rally last week and raised $180. Rev. L. L. Scott, the boy preacher who is only 16 years old, preached at West Union Baptist church last Sunday to a crowded house. He is a splendid talker and all who fail to hear him will miss a rare treat. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church is building a parsonage which is rapidly nearing completion. It is being built under the direction of their pastor, Rev. J. E. Ellis. Mrs. Kittie Woods of Oakwood was a Palestine visitor last week. Mrs. Maggie Anderson, who died last Saturday, was buried Thursday by Undertaker I. H. Bland. Mr. Will Watts, who died last Saturday, was buried Thursday under the auspices of the K. P. and Odd Fellow lodges. Miss Arletha Anderson, who has been ill for a short time, died Thursday. Mr. Louis Garland of Buffalo is in the city and expects to make it his future home. Mrs. Mary Sampel, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out again. Mrs. Susan Mackey of Houston is visiting her mother, Mrs. Noble, for a week. Rev. D. J. Crawford went to Buffalo last Saturday on business. Rev. Aaron Taylor of Tyler passed through the city last Sunday en route home. Rev. K. W. Johnson went to Jacksonville last week to attend the conference of the C. M. E. church. Mrs. RACE BOOKS AND PERIODICALS A weekly newspaper for our youth, $1.00 per year; 50c for 6 months. 54 West 140th St., New York City. The Negro in American History By Prof. John W. Cromwell, $1.40 and worth more. 1439 Swann St., N. W., Washington, D. C. The Negro Soldier By John E. Bruce "Grit". The glorious record of America's black heroes, 25 cents (no stamps.) 2709 Madison Ave., New York City. The Crusader Magazine The Greatest Negro Magazine of America. $1.00 per year and cheap at that. 2299 Seventh Ave., New York City. A monthly Review of Africa and the Orient, $1.50 per year. Monitor office or 158 Fleet street, London, E. C. 4. 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We MUST have the co-operation of the public during the present coal shortage emergency if we are to avoid complete cessation of street car service. Workers can help by starting home as soon as possible after being dismissed from work instead of staying downtown until 5 o'clock. Shoppers can help by starting home between 4 and 5 o'clock. Everybody can help by letting an already crowded car pass and waiting for one less crowded, and by moving up to the forward end of the car instead of blocking the aisles. Unless we are enabled to reduce the number of cars by fully utilizing those that are being operated we will soon exhaust the supply of coal and come to a standstill. andeis Ste Y DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS "HOUR SALES" exceptional merchandise at or only the time specified. perers for announcements. Brandeis Stores Of exceptional merchandise at unusual prices for only the time specified. Watch daily papers for announcements. Mary Louise OUR HAIR S NG OFF, THIN OR FALLING Eczema? 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N OR FALLING OUT? your Scalp itch? Have you more than write for WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Mer Manufacturing Co. Street, Indianapolis, Ind. to any address by mail for $1.50. Make Walker Manufacturing Co. Very extensive lobster catches are reported off the eastern coast of Canada. Recently the boats were taking these faster than the factories could pack them. The catch was divided over the various canning factories. One boat, belonging to a well-known fleet, took as many as 4,400 fish. A resident of Escuminac reports that he put 9,000 live lobsters, which he was unable to pack at the time, into a boat which he had transformed into a cage, and sunk it in order to keep the fish alive until such time as he could use them. Classified Advertising RATES-2 cents a word for single insertions; 1½ cent a word for two or more insertions. Advertisement taken for less than 25 cents. Cash should accompany advertisement. DRUG STORES ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO. 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. FOR SALE—5 rooms, hot water heat, paved street, garage. 2628 Maple. Inquire Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. FOR SALE—5 rooms, modern ex- cept heat, 2602 Grant; $100 cash, $20 monthly. Inquire Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. FOR RENT — Comfortable, nicely furnished rooms. Call Webster 1256. Large, comfortable rooms for gil- tlemen. 933 No. 27th St. Call Harney 5737. WANTED—A competent operator for hairdressing, facial massage and manicuring; good salary and permanent position; railroad fare refunded after six months' service. Address Mrs. Thompson's Beauty Shop, Laurel Bldg., Muscatine, Iowa. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights on Dodge and 24th street car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th. Douglas 4379. First-class modern furnished room. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 170 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Fridays; College Dept., second and fourth Fridays, 25th and N Sts., South Side. Past Grand Masters Council No. 442, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles Street. WM. R. SHAFROTH. N. G. E. E. BRYANT, G. M. and P. S. Res. 3424 Calumet Ave. Doug. 6196 Willis V. Jefferson LAWYER Assistant Attorney Sanitary Dist. of Chicago. 700 Karpen Bldg. Phone Wabash 1320 910 So. Michigan Ave. Chicago Friedman's Place Fine Watch Repairing. Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Suit Cases, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS REPAIRS FOR STOVES FURNACES AND BOILERS OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS. 1206-8 DOUGLAS 5TH. PHONE TYLER 20. MINKIN'S GROCERY CO. We solicit your patronage. 2114-16 North 24th St. MRS. A. HAMLER Dress-making and Plain Sewing Neatly and Reasonably Done Call Webster 1487 2810 Grant St. Res Colfax 3831, Office Doug. 7812 AMOS P. SCRUGGS LAWYER Real Estate, Insurance, Loans, Notary Public 220 South 13th Street. (Over Pope's Drug Store) We Sell Kashmir Goods STARK'S PHARMACY 30th and Pinkney Streets Phone Webster 4225. A Poem and a Sequel By DORA MOLLAN (Copyright, 1919, by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) When Elise Duane felt anything very deeply she invariably wrote a poem—and sold it. Her verses appeared infrequently in a certain popular weekly. Always they attracted notice and oftimes she was asked the inevitable question: Why didn't she devote all her time to verse? If she could write like that, her path to at least moderate success was assured, and surely it must be less laborious than photography. To this question Elise always made the same answer: "But I can't write that way except when I feel a thing intensely, and I don't—often." Back at the beginning of the war, when the first contingent, a battalion of National Guard troops, left her home town for camp. Mrs. Duane, accompanied by her small daughter, Alice, was wedged in the wildly enthusiastic, though somewhat tearful, crowd that bade them Godspeed. A few weeks later a poem, signed with her name, was published in the periodical which had printed all her verses and which had a national circulation. It was a simple lament that she had none "near and dear" to offer to her country. Mrs. Duane received many letters mostly from women who wished to thank the author of the poem for putting into words thoughts which they had not the gift to define. One, however, was from a man. He did not praise the poem—simply stated he had read it, and in plain phraseology offered himself as a substitute for a "near and dear" one. "I have a premonition," the man wrote, "that I never will come back, and I am a firm believer in 'hunches.' I have no family to represent. My name is an honorable one and I have kept it clean. If you will take it, madam, and will allow me to make over to you my insurance I ask nothing in return M. C. C. Pondered Many Hours over the Letter. Pondered Many Hours Over the Letter. but that I be not the only one left out when the mail arrives from God's country. We start East next week." It was signed "Private John B. Pendleton." Mrs. Dunne pondered many hours over the simple, straightforward letter before she answered. Finally she wrote that she could not accept the name of a man who was an utter stranger to her. Neither would she feel that she had any right to his insurance, if the premonition should come true. However, if Mr. Pendleton would permit, she and her small daughter would adopt him as their special charge during the war. If he could obtain leave before his regiment left for "over there" would he come and see them? She signed the letter "Elise and Alice Duane." The next letter that Mrs. Duane received from Private Pendleton was dated at a nearby training camp. He would have a few hours' leave the following Saturday. Might he come and see them then? Alice, aged twelve, was delighted when she heard that their soldier was coming to them Saturday. Saturday noon he came. The little Duane flat was in immaculate order. Alice had helped make it so and from her post by the window called: "Here he comes, mother!" She ran headlong down the stairs at the sound of 'the bell and reappeared holding by the hand a tall soldier. John Pendleton was not handsome, Elise decided at the first glance, but his face was one to be trusted. Somehow, she did not feel at all embarrassed, as she had expected to. After lunch they sat and talked considerably about his past, but more about the future. And the time passed quickly. When Pendleton left he stooped and kissed Alice, then shaking hands with her mother and looking straight into her eyes, told her that he had spent the most enjoyable hours of his life. "I surely will have one more leave, and I'm coming again—may I?" And Elise answered: "Of course." Two days later Elise Dume re- THE MONATOR ceived another letter from Private Pendleton. He had made his life insurance over to Alice. Surely she could not object to that. Then, too, he had a tiny income. It wasn't much, but it might help out in the days to come, when her business would be sure to suffer. He had arranged that it be paid to her during his absence, for Mrs. Duane was to remember that even if she refused to bear his name they were still his adopted family, and, in view of the premonition, he would feel more comfortable about leaving them. The following Saturday, the letter stated, he was coming again—and it would probably be good-by. And over this letter Elise pondered during the intervening days. Had she any right to take this big-hearted man's money? No; not for herself, surely. But for Alice? Even a "tiny" income would smooth their pathway. And in the event his foreboding proved to be justified—but here, rather to her own surprise, she found herself in tears. That big, fine-natured man would have no one of his own name in the whole world to mourn him—no one who had a right to hang a service flag in the window in his honor! Perhaps it was Alice's remark when her mother told her their soldier was coming to say farewell—"Oh, mother, I like him so! I wish he could be my really daddy!"—that brought Mrs. Duane to her decision; for it transpired that on that last visit she listened to the soldier's plea and became Mrs. John Pendleton. Immediately after the ceremony the big soldier bade his "really" family good-by, and this time he kissed them both. Then followed the anxious times that no one has forgotten. Sometimes letters came regularly. Then there were apprehensive weeks when no word came from France. The business fell off and the small income helped considerably. Daily Alice planned for the time when her daddy should return—and at the thought Elise's heart would beat faster. But it was not until the letters ceased to arrive altogether that the wife owned, even to herself, that she dearly loved her big generous soldier husband. Then one day, when Elise was busy in her workshop and the doorbell rang, she sent Alice to answer it. It might be the fateful bit of paper that haunted her dreams, bearing the tragic message that John's "hunch" had come true. But this could be no telegram, for indistinguishable voices sounded from below. Alice was talking to a man. Did she call him "Daddy"? No. It couldn't be. Mrs. Pendleton trembled, however, as she arose and passed into the hall. Alice was coming up the stairs, holding by the left hand a tall soldier. "Elise—my wife!" he cried. Then somehow that left arm was around her. Feeling her hand on his empty sleeve, he said: "You see, only part of my hunch was true, dear. Are you glad that the rest of me escaped to come home to my 'really' family? Alice is, she has told me so." Stroking the useless sleeve Else replied: "Somehow, I can't tell you, John, how I feel. I will write it. And none but you shall see the poem." RELICS OF INDIAN VILLAGE Accidental Discovery Made in New York Is Considered to Be of High Importance. Digging for woodchuck on the outskirts of a virgin forest near Cato led to the discovery by Maynard A. Cramer, Auburn's city forester, of a buried pre-historic Indian village, largest of the several which have been excavated during the past half century in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, once the most heavily populated by Indians of any equal area in North America, says a dispatch from Auburn, N. Y., to the New York Evening World. Bones were found a few inches below the surface of the ground and beneath these lay two skeletons of Indians, so determined by the shape of the skull. Led on, Mr. Cramer, who is a member of the State Archeological association, excavated a large area, finding a mass of rare Indian reliess in many "dumps." For the first time in history it is believed, relies unearthed disclosed both Algonquin and Iroquois occupancy of the same camp site. Hundreds of arrow heads, with bone awls, beads, knives, hammers, mortars or mealing stones, notched sinkers, fish hooks, picks, cylindrical pestles, pipes and broken pottery were mingled in the masses of debris which lay beneath the moss of the forest Beside one skeleton was charcoal, believed to have been used in thawing out the ground in winter, that the Indian might be buried. It is estimated that the village was occupied about five centuries ago. For Those Born in January. People born in January are favored so far as strength, intelligence, and health are concerned. That is the conclusion arrived at by Dr. Marco Boldimi, one of Italy's greatest scientists, who, as a result of invasions, has discovered that men between January 1st and March are stronger, taller, and superior in intelligence to those whose birthdays fall in other months. This view is borne out by the researches of another Italian scientist, Deela Rovere, who found the proportion of children of inferior intelligence lowest among those born in January and February, and highest in August and September. A tangled web—this life, and weak- lings we Strive to mount this low estate —our tears Unheeded fall, and cold relentless Fate Pursued his prey thro' countless, unknown spheres. Be not too swift to judge the erring one, You know not what conditions held control; Long ages past ancestral sins begun Decreed his destiny ere he became a soul. But in each man is born a part of God No matter what his base and carnal state, Some early find this glory of the soul And use, others wait too late! There are sweet depths beneath the surface dross, And you can sound them if you only would; The inner longing of the heart of Man Is for the Right and for the final Good. But what is "Wrong," and what, alas! is "Right?" What mind can find the line between the two? Is God or law or inner man the light Upon the just and proper thing to do? Oh, come with me afar from haunts of men, Come to the sea,, roam thro' the woody glen, Pluck lovely flowers, sport with the fragrant breeze. Loll on the heather 'neath majestic trees; Commune with children, join their bubbling jest; Play freely, labor with an equal zest. And ere you perceive it, the question of Right Fades away like the whispering shadows of night. —Eva Alberta Jessye, Morgan College. Place some platinum in a small quantity of aqua regia or nitro-muriatic acid, and keep it in a warm place a few days; it will dissolve. As soon as it has dissolved, evaporate the liquid at a gentle heat until it is as thick as honey, so as to get rid of the excess of the nitrite and muriatic acids. Add a little water, and it is ready for use. A dozen drops of this solution goes a long way in platinizing silver. The operation is performed in a small glass or beaker, covered with a watchglass to keep in the fumes, and placed in a little sand in a saucer, to equalize the heat. Talk happiness; the world is sad enough without your woes. Augustus C. Parker, Deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 29th day of January 1520, and on the 31st day of March, 1920 at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance of their claims, the creditors to present their claims, from the 26th day of December, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 11-27-4t-12-18-19 County Judge. Know All Men by These Presentes: That we, John W. Gordon, William M. Hall, Zackarki C. Snowden, Samuel W. Mills and John i. Lenma, all of the city of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, do hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming and becoming a body corporate pursuant to the laws of the state of Nebraska, and do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation. I The name of this corporation shall be the CO-OPERATIVE WORKERS OF AMERICA. II The principal place for transacting the business of this corporation shall be in the city of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, but it may do business in any other state or county under the direction of its Board of Directors. The general nature of the business to be transacted shall be a general merchandising, buying and selling business of all of the necessities of life in their broadest sense. It shall be especially authorized to buy and sell dry goods, clothing, hardware, shoes, furniture, musical instruments, groceries and foods of every kind, clothing and shades, window walls and fabrics of all kinds, and to decorate all kinds of With MADE MEAS "THE TALK OF THE TOWN" SUIT With Extra Trousers FREE MADE TO YOUR MEASURE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED UNION $35 MADE Dundee WOOLEN MILLS 15TH & HARNEY ·NORTHWEST CORNER· ETHICS. To Platinize Silver buildings; to buy, sell, own and generally in deal patents and patented articles, and to buy, sell, own and control stocks and bonds in other corporations, and generally to deal in stocks and bonds and all forms of commercial paper; and to buy, sell, own, control, lease and deal in property, real estate as a valid of indebtedness in any form, with power to make notes, mortgages, deeds of trust; to buy and sell automobile accessories, lighting fixtures of every kind and nature, and such real estate as shall be necessary for its own use and operation, and generally to do any and everything that a corporation under the laws of the state of Nebraska may do, it being the property of the state under the statutes to do any and every kind of lawful business which is not specifically prohibited by law to a corporation of this character. The amount of capital stock of this corporation shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars (100,000), consisting of One Thousand (1,000) shares of common stock of the par value of One Hundred Dollars (100) each. All stock to be issued pursuant to direction of the Board of Directors, but no stock shall be issued until fully paid, and the corporation shall be authorized to commence business when not less than Twenty Thousand Dollars (200) of the annual stock shall have been subscribed and issued. The Board of Directors are authorized to make suitable by-laws providing for the transfer of stock so that the stockholders of the Company shall have the first option to purchase from any member desiring to dispose of his stock. V The commencement of the life of this corporation shall be the 15th day of November, 1919, and shall terminate on the 15th day of November, 2019. V1 The highest amount of indebtedness or liability to which the corporation may at any time subject itself shall not exceed two-thirds of its capital stock actually issued. The affairs of the corporation shall be conducted by a board of not less than five (5), nor more than fifteen (15) directors elected by the stockholders, who shall hold office for the term of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified and assume the duties of their respective offices. The officers of the corporation shall be a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, who shall be elected from the Board of Directors for the term of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified. In case of vacancy the remaining director or directors are empowered to fill any vacancy in the officers or on the Board of Directors at any time when vacancies exist. The Board of Directors shall have full power to delegate any administrative powers to the officers of the Comptroller, who shall have full power to appoint any subordinate officers or agents that they may deem wise or expedient under rules prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors and officers who are to serve until the first annual meeting on the second Wednesday in January, 1920, and until their successors are elected and qualified, shall be. John W. Gordon, president; William M. Hall, vice president; Zackarcki C. Snowden, secretary; Samuel W. Mills, treasurer; Harrison J. Pinkett, John R. Lemma, Henry Wilson, Edward Hill, Mabel E. Mills, Merjian J. James H. Mills, Gordon Jackson Davis, Corn Wilson and Dozier Oliver. VIII The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the corporation shall be held on the second Wednesday of January of each year at such time and place as may be designated in the notice sent out by the Board of Directors. At such meeting, or any adjournment thereof, a Board of Directors shall be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business as may be required by the stockholders. Special and call meetings may be held at such time and place with such notice as shall be provided by the by-laws. The Board of Directors shall have power to adopt suitable by-laws for the Company, and may amend the same in such manner, and at such time, and with such notice as shall be provided in the by-laws. X These Articles of Incorporation may be altered or amended in any manner at any regular meeting of the stockholders, or any special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose, or an affirmative vote in favor of such alteration or amendment by a majority of the outstanding stock, or at any time with such notice of stockholder, provided such alteration or amendment is sub- mitted to all stockholders and approved by the holders of not less than two-thirds of all outstanding stock. in testimony whereof we have here-unto set our hands as incorporators this 30th day of October, A. D. 1919. JOHN W. GORDON. WILLIAM M. HALL. ZACKARHI C. SNOWDEN. SAMUEL W. MHULS. JOHN R. LEMMA. In Presence of H. J. Pinkett. 11-27-4t-12-18-19 WAYNE E. SAWTELL, Atty. Omaha National Bank Bldg. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; that at a special called meeting of all of the stockholders of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories held on the 1st day of December, 1919, at the office of the principal place of business in Omaha, Nebraska, all of the stock being present, and notice as required by the Articles of Incorporation by By-Laws having been given, Article 3, Article 4 and Article 10 of the Articles of Incorporation of said Kaffir Chemical Laboratories were amended so that henceforth the same shall be followed, to-wit: ARTICLE III The general nature of the business to be transacted by this corporation, shall be the manufacturing and dealing in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, drug preparations, medicines and all other things incidental to or connected therewith. The corporation may also purchase, own and sell trade marks, trade names, copyrights, patents and formulas and protect the same under the laws of the several states and of the United States and foreign countries; the corporation may also purchase, own and sell stock in other corporations transacting business similar to that of this corporation. The corporation may also purchase, own and encumber and sell all kinds of real and personal property necessary or convenient in the execution of the main business of the corporation, and may do all other things incidental to the business of the corporation wholesale or retail manufacturing drugstreet as well as the other rights herein enumerated. ARTICLE IV The authorized capital stock of this corporation shall be the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars $500,000.00) and shall be divided into shares of Ten Dollars ($10.00) each and, when issued, shall be fully paid and non-assessable. Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200.000.00) of said capital stock shall be common stock with full voting rights. The common stock may be paid for in cash bankable notes or such proportion as the company may not require to use in the conduct of its business or in such manner as the company may require in the conduct of its business. Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) of said capital stock shall be of seven per cent (7%) cumulative, preference and voting, which shall take priority over all other stock as to assets and dividends, and on increased mortgage shall hereafter be placed on any of the property of the company. This stock may be written consonant of owners of not less than three thirds of the outstanding capital stock of this class and issue. This stock shall receive seven per cent (7%) annual dividends payable annually, to-wit: June 1st of each year, and in the event of the liquidation of the company, this stock shall be paid at par plus any accumulated dividends, before any other payment is made upon any other stock. This stock may be paid for in such form as the company may need or be able to use in the conduct of its business, or in such services as the company may require in the conduct of its business. And said stock shall be redeemable at ten per cent (10%) above par per share, plus any unpaid guaranteed dividends to which it may be entitled, on thirty days written notice given by the company on or five years from the date the stock is issued. The shares of stock of said corporation shall be transferable on the books of said corporation, in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the board of directors, but any stock holder who is about to sell, dispose of or transfer his share or shares of stock, or any of them, in said corporation, must offer the same to the board of directors at the same price for which he is about to dispose of or sell share or shares, and said board of directors may purchase such share or shares at such figures or said purchase charges to be for the benefit of the remaining stockholders. MADREE PENN, President. Attested by ELEANOR C. HAYNES, Secretary. 11-11-19, 1-1-20