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WIFE DEFENDS HER HONOR MILLION DOLLAR NEGRO CONGREGATION PASSES CENTURY MARK $3.00 a Year. 10c a Copy WIF MILLION DO CHURCH CELEB ITS New York Episcopalians Comme Philip's Parish With Elabo Ceremonies of Week's Dum Clergy Participate WEALTHIEST COLORED C IN THE W Began in a School Room in 1809 Handful of Members—Now C in Harlem—Has Membership Hutchens Chew Bishop Recte CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL New York Episcopalians Commemorate the Incorporation of St. Philip's Parish With Elaborate Exercises and Impressive Ceremonies of Week's Duration—Prominent Bishops and Clergy Participate WEALTHIEST COLORED CONGREGATION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Began in a School Room in 1809 in Lower Manhattan With Mere Handful of Members—Now Owns Property Valued at Millions in Harlem—Has Membership of 2,000 Communicants—Rev. Hutchens Chew Bishop Rector for Thirty-four Years (Special to The Monitor) NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—An event of more than local importance is the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of St. Philip's Episcopal church, West 134th street, this city, which began Sunday, November 14, and closed last Sunday night with impressive services and an eloquent sermon by the Ven. Henry L. Phillips, archdeacon of Philadelphia, and the nestor of the 150 or more colored priests serving in the American Episcopal church. The fact that there are Episcopalian parishes which have been in existence for a hundred years among colored Americans will be news to thousands of our people and will be a cause of wonderment to the people of the dominant group who profess to know so much and yet are so lamentably ignorant of our group activities. St. Philip's of New York is outranked in age by St. Thomas Episcopal church, Philadelphia, which was founded by Absalom Jones, the first American Negro to be ordained to the priesthood, in 1794, and celebrated its centenary in 1894 or twenty-six years ago. The nation-wide importance of St. Philip's centenary lies not only in the fact of its age, but of its wealth and membership. It is the wealthiest congregation of colored people in the United States, if not in the world, its property holdings running well beyond the million mark and its communicants number more than 2,000 which means a constituency of fully 5,000 people, more in fact than the membership of some entire dioceses and missionary districts of the American Episcopal church. Another rather unique fact about this historic parish is the length of the pastorate of its present rector, the Rev. Hutchens Chew Bishop, who is rounding out his thirty-fifth year. Its first pastor, the Rev. Peter Williams, served for twenty years after his ordination and for thirty preceding his ordination as lay reader. The services of these two men, Williams and Bishop, span sixty years of the life of the congregation. The centennial services began with the early Eucharist Sunday morning, November 14, one hundred years to the day, of the incorporation of the parish, which was November 14, 1820. At 11 the spacious edifice was crowded to the limit for a magnificent service of thanksgiving, the music being rendered by St. Philip's famous choir, accounted one of the best in New York, and a sermon by the Rt. Rev. Charles Sumner Burch, D.D., bishop of New York Sunday night for Evensong the edifice was again crowded, when the Rt Rev. Henry Beard Delaney, D.D., suffragan bishop of North Carolina, and one of the two Negro bishops of the American church, was the preacher. The exercises continued throughout the week. Monday night there was a striking historical pageant. Tuesday night there was a general public meeting participated in by representatives of other religious bodies at which felicitations were extended by the pastors of St. Mark's Methodist, Mt. Olivet Baptist, Mother A. M. E. Zion and St. Cy- --- GROWING, THANK YOU! THE MONITOR prian's. Other speakers were George Foster Peabody and James Weldon Johnson. Following this a parish reception and dinner was served in the parish rooms in the basement of the church. Wednesday night there were special services held in the church at which the speakers were the Rev. Dr. Manning, rector of Trinity church; Rev. Dr Percy S. Grant, rector of the Church of the Ascension; the Rev. Dr Ernest M. Stires, rector of St. Thomas' church, all of this city, and the Rev. Dr. George Freeman Bragg, jr., rector of St. James', Baltimore. Thursday and Friday were devoted to the services and program of the newly organized provincial conference of Church Workers Among the Colored People at which the special speakers at Friday night's session were Dr. Harry F. Ward of Union Theological Seminary and author of "A New Social Order," and Dr. Robert Russa Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute. Sunday marked the closing services of the centennial. At 11 o'clock the Rt. Rev Thomas F. Gailor, D.D., preached the sermon and at evensong the preacher was the Ven. Henry L. Phillips, D.D. Brief History of St. Philip's In 1809 the colored Episcopalians of New York City, under the leadership of Mr. McCoombs, as lay reader, opened a mission in a school room on the corner of Frankfort and William streets. After his death in 1812 the congregation removed to a room in Cliff street, with Peter Williams, jr., as lay reader. Here they remained for two years. In 1819 three lots were obtained for a lease of sixty years, after which they were to be held in fee simple as a gift. These lots were on the west side of Collect now Centre street between Anthony and Leonard streets. Upon this a wooden building was erected at a cost of $5,000. It was consecrated by Bishop John Henry Hobart on July 19, 1819, and was named St. Phillip's church. Church Incorporated On November 14, 1820, the church was incorporated according to the statutes of the state of New York and Mr. Williams, who had been ordained to the diaconate in October, was appointed as minister in charge. On December 24, 1821, the building was destroyed by fire, and rebuilt of brick in the following year at a cost of $8,000. Mr. Williams was advanced to the priesthood in 1827 and became the first rector of the church. He held this office until his death in 1840. The parish was received into union with the convention of the Diocese of New York in 1853. The Rev. William Morris, rector of Trinity school, was then the officiating minister. The church at this time was located at 305 Mulberry street. The parish was without a rector from 1840 to 1872, a period of thirty-two years, when the Rev. William J. Alston, who was trained at Kenvon college, Gambier, O., was called to the rectorship. He was the second colored priest to serve as rector here. He served until 1874, and there was a A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor QMAHA, NEBRASKA, NOVEMBER 25, 1920 vacancy until 1875 when the Rev. Joseph J. Atwell, a native of Barbadoes, B. W. L. was elected rector. His death SPECIFIC CHARGE LODGED AGAINST AMERICAN MARINE vacancy until 1875 when the Rev. Joseph J. Atwell, a native of Barbadoes, B. W. I., was elected rector His death in 1882 again left the office vacant until 1886 when the present incumbent, the Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, was elected. During Mr. Atwell's incumbency, the Parish Home for Aged Women was founded. Growth Was Retarded Two long years of vacancy could not help but retard the growth of the parish. This arrested development was plainly seen in the number of communicants, two hundred and eighty-four reported in 1885 after a group existence of seventy-six years. In 1886 the congregation made another journey, locating at 161 West Twenty-fifth street, where it remained until 1910; when, following the migration northward, it settled in Harlem. Lots running through from 134th to 133d streets were secured and a commodious church and parish house costing $500,000 was erected. Since locating in Harlem the growth has been phenomenal. A plant which was thought to be adequate for another century has been found wholly inadequate to meet the demands of the constantly growing congregation, and of the numerous parish societies which must be maintained if the parish is to be kept in intimate and helpful contact with the community. This historic parish with its able rectors has been a dominant factor in the religious and civic life of the race in New York. DARTIGUENAVE APPEALS TO AMERICAN PEOPLE President of Haiti Desires Congressional Investigation of Action of Government Officials in Island (By The Associated Negro Press) PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Nov. 25. —President Sudre Dartiguenave has made a direct and emphatic appeal to the people of the United States for congressional investigation of "mal-administration, high handedness and misrepresentation" by the American minister and those civil functionaries who are intrusted with the execution of solemn treaty agreements between the United States and Haiti. President Dartiguenave says: "My regret at this juncture is not that the treaty is being violated but that it is not being carried out. The reason it is not being carried out is because the Haitian government is under the oppression of the American minister and the American financial adviser. "If the American government and people wish the Haitian people to consider the treaty as the starting point of their true independence," it is necessary that a congressional commission come to investigate the American treaty functionaries, and there must also be a wise and enlightened American minister here. "That is emphatically the first step toward clearing up the present situation." "From 1915 to this day the Haitian government has had cause for bitter complaint against the American treaty officials. Often when I protest against a decision relative to our relations with the United State, the American minister and financial adviser sent to the state department at Washington declarations they declare to have come from me personally, but of which I have not uttered a word. "This is done for no other reason than to prejudice the state department and to confirm Washington in their error that my government does not wish to keep its engagement. "On similar occasions these two officials have caused much distress to my government." "And you believe a congressional investigation would clear the air?" was asked. President Dartiguenave answered emphatically: "I believe so. There has been a lack of co-operation. You are a great people. I beg you to be kind to a little people." IRONTON, O., Nov. 25—Dr. Woodfin, a prominent Negro physician of this city, was elected coroner of Lawrence county on the republican ticket. Investigation of Accusations of Indiscriminate Killings Are Being Pressed. (By The Associated Negro Press) PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Nov. 25. A direct charge has been lodged with the United States authorities at Washington that one Freeman Lang, a marine corporal, killed in aaitian prisoners at Hinche in 1911. This was brought out before the court investigating the activities of American marines in Haiti by Adolph Bourgot, a former native acting corporal who testified as a witness of the alleged killings. Bourgot testified that the killing took place at the end of an attack of insurgents. The men killed by Lang were prisoners and were shot by him in revenge for the attack which had been repulsed with considerable loss of life on the part of the American marines. Lieut. Col. Hooker told the investigators of the January attack on Port Au Prince when sixty-six insurgents were killed. He declared the attack had been to bolster the bandit cause. Col. Louis Little testified that the only complaint he had received, as field officer, from President Dartiguenave he had found to be incorrect. The president charged that beside the unwarranted killing that a drunken marine had assaulted a judge. Harris Lifschitz, a Russian, testified to seeing two killings by the occupational force, but was indefinite as to dates, places and names. The investigation will be continued for several weeks. SUCCESSFUL BANK HAS (By The Associated Negro Press) RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 25.—The St. Luke Penny Savings bank has just wound up the seventeenth year of its existence. At the end of its first year it had resources amounting to $19,000. During its existence the bank paid its stockholders $20,000 in dividends and $51,000 in interest to depositors. It has now resources amounting to a half million dollars and undivided profits and surplus totaling $15,000. The institution is located in modern quarters at First and Marshall streets. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker is the president. WOM TEST AGAINST (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 25.—Protest against using funny pictures of Negro babies for advertising purposes and comical postcards has been entered by Mrs. Alice Cary, president of the Federation of Negro Women's Clubs in Georgia. The protest was read before the convention of the Federated Clubs of Georgia and a resolution offering the co-operation of the State Federation to the Negro Federation was adopted. HOME-OWNING ASSOCIATION NEW ORGANIZATION (By The Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 25.—An "own your home" association has been organized and is planning the upbuilding of a forty-acre subdivision in what is to be known as the Alberta Park addition, which will front South Kedzie avenue south of Marquette park. William Fetzer, former manufacturer of Springfield, Ill., is head of the association. GIRL WINS SECOND PRIZE (By the Associated Negro Press) RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 25.—A 12-year-old colored girl student of the Garfield High school, Virginia Smith, won the second price given in the Earlham essay contest which was held in Wayne at the time of the endowment campaign. SCHOFFIELD SINGS AT RECITAL (By the Associated Negro Press) Vol. VI. No. 22 (Whole No. 282) HONOR CENTURY MARK COURT ACTION STATED BY EDITOR'S WIFE of a Socially Prominent Southern Family, Face Suit Instituted by Her Husband, Who Infidelity, Naming Wealthy Colored Man Files Counter Charges and Flatly Denies LING DEVELOPMENTS SHOW CLEVER CONSPIRACY 100,000 Against Baxter McCrary, Leading of Color for Alleged Alienation of His believed to be Concocted Scheme to Mulct. —Rumored That Editor Had Received SENSATIONAL COURT ACTION STARTED BY EDITOR'S WIFE Mrs. Florence M. Varner, of a Socially Prominent Southern Family, Defendant in Divorce Suit Instituted by Her Husband, Who Charged Her With Infidelity, Naming Wealthy Colored Man as Co-Respondent—Files Counter Charges and Flatly Denies Allegations BELIEVED STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS MAY SHOW CLEVER CONSPIRACY Varner Filed Suit for $100,000 Against Baxter McCrary, Leading Lexington Citizen of Color for Alleged Alienation of His Wife's Affection—Believed to be Concocted Scheme to Mulct. McCrary of Money—Rumored That Editor Had Received Favors From Him (Special to The Monitor) GREENSBORO, N. C., Nov. 25. Under date of August 19 The Monitor published a special article from Lexington, this state, on the sensation caused by the filing of an unusual suit against Baxter McCryar, wealthy and prominent Mason, business man and educator, by H. B. Varner, editor of the Lexington Dispatch and head of the North Carolina prison board, for $100,000 on the complaint that McCryar had "ruined his domestic life" and alienated his wife's affection. At the same time Varner entered suit for divorce from his wife. It was then believed and stated by your correspondent that court action in McCryar's case was based upon a well-devised plan to extract from him much of his coveted wealth. A counter action in this case which promises startling developments has been lied by Mrs. Florence M. Varner by her attorneys in the federal court here against her husband, H. B. Varner. The complaint alleges that he "abandoned this plaintiff, and wilfully and maliciously turned her out of doors, and by cruel and barbarous treatment endangered her life and offered her such indignities as to render her condition intolerable and her life burdensome." The court is therefore prayed to allot to her, under the laws of North Carolina, "a reasonable subsistence" from the estate of the defendant; and claim is laid to the property in Lexington known as the Varner building, estimated to be worth $50,000. This suit is Mrs. Varner's reply to the sensational proceedings at Lexington last August, when H. B. Varner instituted divorce proceedings against his.wie, and at the same time started suit for $100,000 against Baxter McCrary, colored, for alienation of her affections. Mrs. Varner brings suit in the federal court, as a citizen of the state of Utah, where she declares in the complaint she was sent by her husband, or his friends. The complaint is hardly less sensational than the charges filed at Lexington. It declares that the plaintiff was prostrated by the shock of the charges brought against her; that she was denied the opportunity of seeing her husband to repudiate the alleged slanders against her reputation; that she was fraudulently induced to leave Lexington by being told that if she would go to Salisbury she might have an interview with the defendant, and that she rose from her sick bed to go, but that upon arrival there she was handed a ticket to Salt Lake City, Utah, and told that her husband would not see her, but that she must leave the state and go to her mother; that upon her arrival in Salt Lake City she was desperately ill for two weeks, so that her life was despaired of. Varner's Charges Flatly Denied Varner's Charges Flatly Denied As for the charges in the divorce suit, they are all flatly denied. It is alleged that on the night of August 9 August 9 (Consult on Page Bight) the plaintiff went to the moving picture show owned by her husband, according to her custom when he was away, that she returned with the receipts from the box office at about 10 o'clock, and was admitted by her colored servant, Anna Miller; that within a few minutes she answered a knock at the door, where she found Fred O. Sink, who said to her, "Mrs. Varner, you are in all kinds of trouble," which she took to mean that her husband had met with some serious accident; that Sink then asked if McCrary was at the house, and that she replied that he was not, so far as she knew; that Sink's suggestion that she allow the house to be searched was her first intimation of the true situation; "that intimation of house was thoroughly locked, and that said Baxter McCrary was not, nor had been in or about the house, so far as this plaintiff knew." Furthermore, it is alleged that McCrary had been in the habit of visiting the house to see the servant, Anna Miller, "and the defendant, all of which was well known to the defendant;" that he was a friend of the defendant; that the defendant, her husband, had "frequently 'phoned him; that the said McCrary would at different times send game, fruit and vegetables to the defendant and that the defendant would call him over the 'phone and thank him." The plaintiff denies that she ever held a private conversation with Baxter McCrary in her life; alleges that she has never been in his presence alone, and that she has "never, for one moment in her life, treated him as a friend or her social equal;" that the intimately friendly relation existing between her husband and McCrary was obnoxious to her; "that the defendant himself knew of and was responsible to a great extent for the visits of the said McCrary to the plaintiff's house; that the plaintiff realized when it first dawned upon her from the conversation with the said Sink and others with him that they believed that the said McCrary had been coming to her home to see her, that the whole situation could be explained by the defendant;" that she could not conceive that he would desert her, and that she attempted immediately to get into communication with him, but failed. A significant passage in the complaint is the allegation that before the defendant reached Lexington, and therefore before she had a chance to communicate with him, he had "as this plaintiff is informed and believes been in communication with certain slanders and conspirators against her character; that immediately he went to the hotel and gathered about him the same slanders and conspirators and refused to communicate with the plaintiff, and encluely abandoned her; that on August 11, as aforesaid the defendant, as she was (Continued on Page Eight) LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Conspiracy Charged AMONG THE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES COAL! COAL! Zernovsky Coal and Ice Co. 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The recent scores of the two teams indicated that a great struggle would be witnessed by the loyal supporters of the two teams. Only the first few minutes of the game bore out that indication. The hopes of the Hampton group were short-lived, as two touchdowns were made by Howard in the first half. Howard met little resistance from the Hampton eleven. The playing of the "Seasiders" was a disappointment to the host of spectators, because it lacked the fighting spirit, which has characterized Hampton teams in days gone by. The Hampton players appeared to be suffering from stage fright, from which they never wholly recovered. Only brief flashes of the old Hampton spirit were seen. The Howard team, however, backed by a large student body, who exhibited the most perfect cheering, played with a dash and aggressiveness that swept Hampton before them. It was mainly line plunging and end running that netted the three touchdowns for Howard. The elusiveness of the Howard backs, aided by poor tackling, enabled them to get the first down almost at will. The game was clean played throughout. Hampton's defeat by Howard leaves only one opponent between Howard and the intercollegiate championship. Referee, G. C. Wilkinson; umpire, A. K. Savoy; head linesman, Benjamin Washington. Time of quarters, 15 minutes. Score: Howard, 18; Hampton, 0. COUNTY FAIR REVIVED: HELPFUL TO MOTHERS (By the Associated Negro Press.) TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Alabama. Nov. 25.--After several dormant years the Macon County Colored Fair was held on the institute grounds November 11 and 12. The exhibits showed a high standard both in quality and quantity. The displays included all farm products of this section, live stock, canned fruits and vegetables, types of handicraft and many other things. Two main features of interest of the exposition were the booths of the Carver Botanical Class and Baby Welfare. The former contained various specimens of insects labeled as to their constructive and destructive powers and tendencies. The latter, under the auspices of the Tuskegee Woman's club, was of particular interest to mothers as instruction as to the proper care of babies was given. Other added attractions were: Demonstrations of the Delco lighting system, tractors, motion pictures, and a basket ball game on each day. In every phase the fair can be proclaimed a success. The directors of the Macon County Fair association are very encouraged as to the outcome of the fair and the farmers should be commended for their splendid exhibits. The prize winners would be formidable contestants for the blue ribbons at any such event. OBSERVES ARMISTICE DAY (By the Associated Negro Press) TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Alabama, Nov. 25. Armistice Day was very appropriately celebrated at Tuskegee Institute by the ex-soldiers on the faculty and those who are in the government vocational training course of the institute. The celebration was concluded Thursday evening by exercises in the institute chapel. Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, professor of military science and tactics, acted as master of ceremonies. The program was composed of short talks by various ex-service men, musical numbers by the institute band and camp songs by the ex-soldiers, which were sung with the same ardor and enthusiasm as of old. In the absence of Principal R. R. Moton, an address was delivered by Vice Principal Warren Logan. All of the ex-service men were in uniform and presented an impressive spectacle of Negro patriotism and loyalty as they stood renewing their allegiance to the flag which they love and for which they had offered their lives. The Family Shoe Store Buy Shoes, Rubbers and Felts for your family before the cold winter comes. We can fit and satisfy. THE MONITOR "Her twenty-fourth birthday," reflectively observed the father of Alva Trevor. "Her presence is sunlight and joy to the house and everybody in it, but we are not going to be here always, Bertha, and I don't like to think of that bright, beautiful spirit alone in the world in the years to come." "In other words," submitted practical Mrs. Trevor, "you would like to see Alva married." "And settled down and happy with a husband who will love her and care for her as we have done. Yes, frankly that is the ardent wish of my heart!" "Well, I hope we have not stood in her way, that we have not absorbed her so to speak to the detriment of an average girl's opportunity and chances of finding the right lover and bossband. Truth is she loves her home, her even, happy life. Don't worry, the right one will come along when fate elects." David Trevor was in fairly comfortable circumstances only, but the family stood high socially and Alva was a general favorite with neighbors and acquaintances. She had learned the happy part in life by sacrificing self for service. On the contrary, her close friend, Blanche Arlington, was her direct opposite as to this feature. But the latter was vivacious, truly beautiful and attracted beaux as does the flame the moths. Myron Wilbur, the coveted parti of their social set, was agreeable to both of the young ladies acceptable to either, but wavered as to the choice he would make should that happy question ever arise. His mother was a woman of wealth, he had a good position and he had come into the lives of Alva and Blanche in a way that showed that they of all others were awarded by him a settled chief distinction. "Miss Arlington is charming, is educated and refined," his mother had told him. "but she is practically a social butterfly only. I think Miss Trevor loves home life, which is an auspicious token. I see you are interested in the two young ladies. If it is serious, Myron, study both well. I like a move that Miss Trevor has inaugurated recently. She has started a tea room. They call it a pin money proposition among her ambitious group of helpers, but it sets a glowing example for those in humber spheres to make the best of life they can in a practical way." The idea of a tearoom had not been original with Alva. She had read in the papers of its adoption by a ladies' aid society in another city. The enterprise had been placed upon a business basis strictly. It led to the employment and encouragement of some deserving poor as cooks and waitresses. Alva had coaxed a rich old resident to donate an unoccupied store he owned. Then she and five girl friends clubbed together to make it presentable and inviting. It was current rumor when the shades were down for a week that an overall party was in progress in secret, and that the inside decorating, the enameled woodwork, cheap tables made beautiful and the general taste and elegance finally demonstrated were due solely to the individual efforts of the pretty group. Myron Wilbur was among the first to patronize the little gem of a place. The ambitions young ladies were eager to exemplify the merits of their household training, and the place expanded into a popular meeting place for beaux and belles and began to serve most excellent dinners. It was the third day after the tea room had opened that Blanche, who had been away on a visit, sailed into the place radiant in attire but fretful of tone. "I don't know why you didn't let A Wonderful Buy in WINTER UNDERWEAR Values up to $3.50 Special $2.15 Securities Building 303 So. 16th Street WASHINGTON J.KATLEMAN & SONS HAT AND SHIRT CO. me take a part in this venture," she observed. 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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. George H. W. Bullock, Circulation Manager and Associate Editor. M. Wrigth, Advertising Manager. TRAGO T. McWILLIAMS, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $3.00 A YEAR; $1.50 6 MONTHS; $1.00 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates. 75 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. THE ASSOCIATED MERO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE NOT RECIPROCATION BUT AMERICANISM IN Newport News, Vb., the colored citizens refused to have any part in lawlessness and mob violence although one of their race had been outlawed and brutally treated by a white man, and although the press admitted that no mob violence on the part of our citizens was easily possible, certainly according to the established precedents of the southerners' mob law, lynching of the white man would have been justifiable. The colored citizens of Newport News resolved upon the law, which must be the occupation of every real American and the hope of all who aspire to be Americans. Now the World-Herald calls this conduct of these Colored citizens "reciprocation." It seems that that journal considers the conduct of colored citizens as a mere return consideration on their part because only a short time prior the white citizens refused to permit lawlessness on the part of members of their race. The fact is that law is not relative nor comparative—but supreme. Law is void of the spirit and flimsy weak in the letter when any class of citizens uphold it for the sheer force of example or to exact reciprocity. We should uphold the law because it is the law, the mandate and the ruler of the American people. It is unpatriotic to think of law in any other light. It is dangerously near treason to the ideals of our democracy to express the significance of maintenance of law in other terms. The conduct of the colored citizens of Newport News or any white citizen who acts likewise, is misnamed by "Reciprocation." Call such conduct by its proper name, vitalizing and regenerating—one hundred per cent Americanism. COMMISSION FORM A FAILURE. THE more we see of the working of THE more we see of the working of the commission form of government in Omaha the more convinced we become that it is far less satisfactory and less efficient than the former mayor and ward councilmen system. Where each ward has its own councilman he feels a direct personal responsibility for improvement and upkeep of his ward. It centers responsibility and makes it possible to get things done. Under the commission form this is not so. It is too easy to pass the buck or shift responsibility. Impassable streets, flooded sidewalks, unsightly rubbish heaps which are a shame and a disgrace to our city are to be found within a mile of the city hall and it seems impossible to have anything done about it. If, for example, the Third ward had a councilman, the almost intolerable conditions which exist say on Twenty-first street from Izard to Clark would have been improved long ago. The same would be true of other sections of the city. The Monitor believes Omaha should return to the old councilmanic system. The present commission form makes it entirely too easy to pass the buck while a patient and long suffering citizen awaits needed improvements. As a responsibility-shifting aggregation our present commission form is a colossal success; as an efficient organization for getting things done it is a gigantic failure. Proverbs and Paragraphics REMEMBER now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them: While the sun or the light or the moon or the stars be not darkened nor the clouds return after the rain. Ecc. 12, 1-2. A nomad might be a poet, but he cannot be an architect. A herdsman might have written the book of Job, but the great builders of which it smoaks are dwellers in cities. Every noble activity makes room for itself—Emerson. SNYCOPATED SPASMS QUITE recently an eastern newspaper held a contest for the best definition of a friend. A boy won the prize with this: A friend is a guy what qnows all about you and likes you just the same. Now when it comes to hitting the bullseye, young stripping was right. That is just what a friend is. We human squashes are loaded down with hefty infirmities, some loaded heavier than others; but real, sure enough friendship is the stuff that sticks by you in spite of all. Often the public thinks that the proof of friendship is the lending of a few bucks when you are up against it. You are all wrong, chicken; all wrong. He might be a friend when he lends you the few bucks, but he knows as well as a canary knows the bird scale that he is going to be your enemy after he starts trying to collect. You are generally the first one to do the falling out and friend lender has to fall out because you won't let him stick. No, the true test is as the kid says. If a man knows all about you fore and aft and in the middle and still calls you his friend, the chances are he means it. He is just your friend from general principles. He doesn't gain anything by being your friend. The chances are that some time he loses a whole lot, but he sticks just the same. That is the reason why many thinkosophers claim that you need to have some nifty collection of adversity in order to find out who your friends are. And he is right. As long as you bounce and bubble upon the wave of prosperity, everybody is your friend according to his dope. But when your canoe springs a leak and your slabs and plates of character begin slipping loose, the real friend shows up. And many a time he is the guy that you never did think was your friend. CURRENT AND OTHERWISE (By W. H. A. Moore) UNDER the caption of "Gutter Politics" the New York Call presents an interesting editorial comment in a recent issue, on the attempt to fasten the atrocious crime of possessing Negro blood on the distinguished preside-t-elect, Warren G. Harding, by certain elements in the democratic party. The Call concludes that if Senator Harding has the constitutional qualifications to hold the office it doesn't matter a heck whether the "disgrace" flows through his veins or whether it doesn't. It really doesn't' matter. But it makes one fairly weep for the future of the country and the spirit of the democracy which is holding it together when a group of its most precious patriots, with an ef- NEILSONIA SKIN OINTMENT A 30-minute Instant Greaseless Heleach. An ointment that makes the skin several shades lighter in- stantly. For all skin diseases dis- coloration, et. A healthy 10-day cure. Price 25c. FOR SALE AT E. Morris Pharmacy, Central and Dale St. Paul, Minneapolis. Mme. G. W. 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There is nothing of public or of private record at hand that can establish the truthfulness of the charge in Senator Harding's case. When one harks back, however, to the historical fact that Negro slavery was the keystone to the national structure for more than 250 years and held it together until all the questions of internal welfare and domestic policy were in a fair situation of stability, there comes a lump in the throat when he comes face to face with a temper of ingratitude that is as low and mean in spirit as the effort to set up the possession of his blood as a "disgrace" during the progress of the recent campaign. This is not the time to discuss in detail this latest matter of "disgrace" which has come so pointedly into the aspects of our national life. I will say, though, that it might be well for a loud-mouthed contingent of "whites" to put the soft pedal on the "Negro blood coursing through his veins," and turn their very valuable consideration to questions bearing upon the safety of democracy in the land. "A few fool Negroes cause race troubles," says the Newton (N. C.) News. To this I say, Amen, and incidentally add, and a great many fool whites. Here are two instances in which color and race play a very commonplace part. A fool is a fool regardless of either. The future would look dark indeed if the Negro had a monopoly on the production of fools. But thanks to the fellow who went to sleep at the switch he hasn't got it and stands small chance of procuring it. A Negro prophet is busy warning people that the world will come to an end in 1931. This is important if true. But why should we worry about it? The world will come to an end in 1920 for a great number of folks. In my own case 1931 will do just as well as any other time if that is the fate in store for me. The world had a beginning and, in all probability, it will have an end. We had nothing to do with the beginning but we will have just as little to do with the end. Let us live while we can and do good. In the meanwhile Woodrow Wilson will retire to private life on the fourth of March, 1921. WHAT THE EDITORS SAY A RECIPROCATION White men have saved Negroes from being lynched by white mobs. They have not done it as often as they should, but they have done it frequently. Now a Negro has saved a white man from being lynched by a Negro mob. A notable event. The Negro is beginning to reciprocate in this matter. The hero, for such he was, is a Negro preacher. The offense of the white man was the running over of a Negro child with an automobile at Newport News, Va. The Negro mob had surrounded the driver and was proceeding to lay violent hands on Macon's Cafe and R NOW Home Cooking. 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Select Your Vocation Pick from the brook the stones that fit your hand, and picking them, sling them and slay the giant. As no man can cut off one of his fingers without injuring his whole hand, so can we not injure one member of the race without affecting every other member. Clarence Brooks, the Lincoln motion picture star, will appear in person'at the Franklin Theatre, Tuesday evening, November 30. Regular admission.—Adv. Cuming Hotel For a Nice Room call Douglas 2466. CENTRAL BILLIARD PARLOR BARBER SHOP Soft Drinks, Candies, Cigars and Tobacco 1916-18 CUMING STREET Douglas 5235 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. 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 United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 I USE Dentlo DO YOU USE Dentlo? A. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN 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 MRS. AIMA J HILL DRESSMAKER Plain and Fancy Sewing Evening Gowns and Alteration Work a specialty. 2515 Parker St. Webster 2303 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Crosstown Furniture Co. SPECIAL SALE OF STOVES AND FURNITURE 1607-09 North Twenty-fourth St. Phone Webster 480 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 A. F. PEOPLES PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 ERSKINE STREET. PHONE WALNUT 2111. Service and Reliability Is the Record of The Western Funeral Home No. 2518 Lake Street Phone Webster 248 SILAS JOHNSON, Prop. Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red 5210 JONES & REED PUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant NIMROD JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate, Loans and Rentals. Office 2726 Burdette St. Webster 4150 Events and Persons Miss Gertrude Hyde, traveling agent for the McBrady firm of Chicago, was in Omaha last week in the interest of the firm. Miss Florence J. A. Jones, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones, 2811 Caldwell street, has been awarded the red seal and diploma for excellence in writing by J. A. Savage, writing supervisor of the Omaha schools. Jenkin's Barber Shop—All Work Strictly First Class, 2122 N. 24th St. Web. 2095. Mrs. H. R. Roberts of 2610 North Twenty-eighth avenue has been ill for a few days, but is able to be out again. There will be a turkey dinner given at the home of Mrs. Byrd, Twenty-eighth and Douglas streets, Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Hayes of Chicago will be the guest of honor. Have moved to 2632 Burdette street. Pansy Moore, Dressmaker. The Reliable club of the Pilgrim Baptist church is doing some tangible work. They have purchased eighteen books of "Traveling for Service," which when completed will entitle them to a state examination and diploma as Bible teachers. The club is composed of boys and girls between the ages of 15 and 21 years. PUBLIC stenographer, H. Wallace Thurman. 817 N. 16th St. Desdunes and Clarke Realty Co. Mrs. George Macklin has just received a telegram stating that her brother, Barney Gardner, was killed in Seattle, Wash. No details of his death have been learned. The Rev. T. B. Gardner left Tuesday for Seattle to investigate the cause of his son's death. The body will be brought to Omaha for burial. Have moved to 2632 Burdette street, Pansy Moore, Dressmaker. Mrs. Della Brown of Nineteenth and Nicholas streets left Tuesday for St. Paul, Minn., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Emma Mosby of 403 Farrington street. She expects to be gone three weeks. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street, Harney 681-Adv. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Haynes have moved into their new home at 2859 Corby street. Jenkin's Barber Shop.—All work strictly first-class. 2122 N 2bth street. Web. 2095. J. W. Lewis of 2814 South Twenty-fifth street, who has been ill for the past three weeks, is able o be out again and is steadily improving. E. F. Morearyt, Lawyer, 600 Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held a successful and delightful meeting last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. George P. Johnson, 3916 North Twenty-first street. A. P. Seruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. 18th St. D. 7812, Col. 831.—Adv. George Hale and daughter, who were called to Omaha by the death of his sister, Mrs. Moss, left for their home in Akron, O. Monday night. On the Missouri Pacific the brakemen are taking the places of porters and the older porters are taking the places of the younger brakemen on the freight trains. **Colin Instruction by Clarence Desumes, 2502 Burdette street. Webster Mrs. Florence Cole-Talbert and Miss Maybelle Clark during their engagement in Omaha were the guests of Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt. They left Monday night for Kansas City and St. Louis to fill concert engagements. : Tyler 1234.—Adv. Have moved to 2632 Burdette street. Pansy Moore, Dressmaker. The Grand United Order of True Reformers will have a called meeting next week for the benefit of the ex-members. SUBSCRIBERS, ATTENTION PLEASE A great many subscriptions are now due. Owing to the high cost of publication we cannot afford to send The Monitor free. Unless subscriptions are promptly paid we have no alternative but to stop your paper. Realizing that delinquent subscriptions in many cases are due to an oversight, we exercise patience. Please mail in or bring your subscription to the office. Y.W.C.A. N. W. C. A. NOTES The N. W. C. A. feels like the Lord showered blessings down upon the home this Thanksgiving, through the offerings of the different churches that we were permitted to go into, and after the first monthly meeting we will make a final report of the donations and money received. The inmates will not suffer for food and fuel this winter. Sorry that in last week's issue Zion church with her committee was not mentioned, but we will have a report from Zion with the rest. Mrs. W. F. Botts and Mrs. H. W. Black were to be there. Two tons of coal was sent to the home last week through the solicitation of Mrs. Mortimer and Mrs. Black. Mr. Jack Broomfield, a well-wisher and one that has always helped the home whenever called upon, will see that the inmates have a turkey for Thanksgiving day. Mr. John Bruce is improving out at the home by the good care the matron is giving him. Won't the women of Omaha who are interested in the uplift of our race come out and join the association and help the few women who are trying in every way to keep the home going and help us make the home a better looking home, as it is the only institution in Omaha that is own and controlled by Negroes? We are also proud to say among other charities that have been received by the Welfare board to do soliciting in Omaha, the Negro Woman's Christian association was among the number. The N. W. C. A. will hold their monthly meeting at the home the first Wednesday in December. Won't every member be present, as business of importance must be attended to? The N. W. C. A. also wishes to thank Rev. W. C. Williams of St. John's church for carrying three baskets of provisions to the home after the church fair. Mrs. P. Letcher, 3415 North Twenty-eighth street, donated two chickens for the Old Folks' Home for Thanksgiving. Clarence Brooks, the Lincoln motion picture star, will appear in person at the Franklin Theatre, Tuesday evening, November 30. Regular admission.—Adv. COMMERCIAL LOSSES The Monitor regrets three recent losses to our people in the commercial and business world. These are the selling out of the grocery business at Twenty-seventh and Lake, which was so creditably conducted by Brown & Andrews, two enterprising young men; the sale last week of the Gregory Kandy Kitchen, which was a credit to the community and which had a large patronage, and the sale this week of the Loyal theatre, which was so satisfactorily conducted by Messrs. Walker and Dorsey. We regret that all these places have been allowed to pass out of the hands of our race. WOMAN TAXI DRIVER The first woman taxi driver of Omaha is Mrs. J. D. Lewis. Her husband, the well known taxi man, having met with some difficulty in securing dependable drivers, his wife has stepped into the breach and taken charge of part of his business. DOES THIS INTEREST YOU? Are you lining up your friends to help you win that automobile which The Monitor will give to any individual or organization securing 1,000 yearly subscribers? Watch for our advertisement telling you all about the contest and conditions. SPECIAL ADVENT SERVICES During Advent, which begins Sunday, a series of special Advent sermons will be preached by Father Williams at the 11 o'clock services. At evensong, at 8 p. m., addresses will be given by other speakers. United States Colored 10th Cavalry Troopers with Mexican army—big thrilling, realistic photoplay, starring Noble M. Johnson at Franklin theatre Tuesday, Nov. 20.—Adv. Patronize The Monitor advertisers. THE MONITOR A Vast Concourse Pays Last Tribute of Respect to Woman Who Had Served Community Well. The funeral of Mrs. Jessie Hale-Moss was held from St. John's A. M. E. church last Thursday afternoon. One thousand people crowded the edifice and hundreds were unable to gain admittance. It was undoubtedly the most largely attended funeral among our people in Omaha and was a great tribute to the deceased. A wealth of floral offerings were banked around the rostrum, tributes of friends, societies and organizations. The services and exercises began at 1 o'clock and the funeral cortege did not leave the church until 4. The church services consisted of selections by the choir; prayer by the Rev. G. B. Billops; scripture lesson by the Rev. John Albert Williams; solo, "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep," by Mrs. Cecelia W. Jewell; obituary by the Rev. W. F. Botts; reading by Mrs. Fannie Russell, and sermon by the Rev. W. C. Wiliams. Resolutions from several organizations were read. These included the N. A. A. C. P., St. John's choir, Sunday school, Mission society and other auxiliaries, Dubois Dramatic club, Colored Women's Douglas County Republican club, Y. W. C. A. and Swastika club. These were followed by resolutions and services of Nebraska Chapter No. 42, O. E. S.; Diamond Square Temple, S. M. T., and Mary E. Dixon Tabernacle No. 29. Interment was at Forest Lawn. The palbearers were H. J. Pinkett, J. R. Lemma, H. W. Black, William Lewis, C. C. Galloway, John Woods, George Mitchell and Edward Turner. FLORENCE COLE-TALBERT First Appearance of Famous Artist in Omaha a Marked Success—Renders Pleasing Classical Program—Miss Maybelle Clark, Pianist, Shares Honors With Her A large and appreciative audience which filled the auditorium of Grove M. E. church greeted Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert, the famous lyric soprano and winner of the 1916 diamond medal awarded by the Chicago conservatory of music, on her first appearance in Omaha. Mrs. Talbert's accompanist is Miss Maybelle Clark of Cleveland. Both young women are artists of the first rank. The audience was well repaid by the excellent program rendered. It was a classical program of superior merit from the opening to the closing number. Mrs. Talbert has a striking stance presence, a charming personality which places her at once in rapport with her audience; and a voice of singular sweetness and tonality under perfect control, which she uses with wonderful interpretative power. Her opening number was "Now Hark to the Gentle Lark," by Dessauen, and "Ive Been Roaming," Old English. Her second number was a trilogy of Negro Spirituals by Datta "I'm So Glad That Trouble Don't Last Always," "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door," and "Follow Me.' This was followed by a triad, "Summer" by Chaminade; "On Wings of Song" by Mendelssohn, and "The Wind's in the South" by Scott. As an encore she gave "The Day I Get to Heaven." A group of traditional Indian songs evoked pronounced applause. They were "Invocation to the Sun God" by Troyer; "Pakoble" (The Rose) and "By Weeping Waters," the two latter by Lieurance. For her last number on the program, aria "Charmont Oiseau" (Brilliant Bird), by David Mrs. Talbert substituted by request, the selection for which in a class of sixty and she the only member of her race was awarded the diamond medal. Aria from "La Traviata," by Guiseppi Verdi, which she sang in Italian. This number thrilled her audience. She graciously responded as a closing number with a soulful ballad, "Going Down the Pathway to Home Sweet Home." Miss Clark's accompaniment was perfect and she contributed two brilliant numbers to the program as solos "Meditation" by Tchaikowski, and "Rondo Capriccio" by Mendelsohn. Miss Clark's gracious manner and delightful personality contribute also to her artistry. The recital was given under the auspices of the Helpers' club and was a financial as well as an artistic success. The Monitor cannot refrain from favorably commenting upon several features of the local arrangements for the recital. First it was noticeable that the program began practically on the advertised hour, 8:30; secondly late comers were not seated during the rendition of any number, and thirdly, the platform was given an artistic setting befitting the occasion. Oh, look! "Trooper of Troop K," the big Lincoln Mexican war photolay, starring Noble M. Johnson, is at the Franklin, Tuesday, Nov. 30.—Adv WAITERS P. E. A. BULLETIN MAY 1916 Mr. John Fitzgerald has left the Commercial club and has gone to the Athletic club. Mr. Ezra Witerback of Chicago is visiting Mr. E. L. Ellis. He will probably work at the Paxton during his visit. Mr. Alfred Quinn of Chicago will be in Omaha for thirty days. He will work for the Union Pacific during his stay. Mr. Warren Saunders has left the Union Pacific for employment at the Athletic club. Mr. E. L. Reid, head waiter at the Plaza, received special commendation for efficiency from the secretary of the Hotel Men's association. Mr. Eugene Cowans, chef-cook on diner No. 327, has taken to himself a "better half." H. W. BLACK PRESIDENT Full Corps of Officers Elected Sunday Afternoon — Annual Reports Read Owing to a funeral last Sunday's meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. scheduled to meet at Zion Baptist church had to be changed to Pilgrim Baptist church. C. C. Galloway, vice president, presided. Reports of the secretary and treasurer for the year were read by Henry W. Black and P. H. Jenkins, respectively. The election of officers resulted as follows: Henry W. Black, president; Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, vice president; J. D. Crum, secretary; Mrs. M. A. Walker, assistant secretary; P. H. Jenkins, treasurer members of the executive committee C. C. Galloway, Mrs. Jennie Sellars Isaac Bailey, Samuel Walker. Milton Hunter, Rev. Russel Taylor, Rev. Jas A. Harris and J. R. Lemma. The regular weekly meeting will be held next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Mt. Moriah Baptist church Twenty-fourth and Ohio streets. TAKE FIVE STILLS OF HUGE CAPACITY AT ONE RESIDENCE Largest Home Brewery Ever Uncovered in City Confiscated by Police—Had a Daily Output of 75 Gallons Liquor What is believed by police to be the largest distillery operating in Omaha, was discovered recently, the alleged proprietor arrested and the still confiscated. The mammoth distillery is alleged to have been conducted by W. H. Tann, at his home, 2307 North Twenty-seventh avenue. The police seized sixteen gallons of liquor and destroyed seventeen fifty-gallon barrels of mash. The police allege there were five stills in operation when they made a raid on Tann's home and that the capacity of these stills was seventy-five gallons of distilled liquor per day. Police allure Tann supplied numer ous alleged bootleggers. Tyler 1990 Tyler 1990 ZANOL QUALITY FIRST PRODUCTS Toilet Articles and Household Necessities Xmas Samples Shown—Orders Taken and Delivered ROBERT MARTIN 2520 Grant St. Phone Web. 3612 Representative of American Products Co. of Cincinnati, O. Lady Assistant Wanted. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE If you have $150 See Me. Have a 6-room house. $2,000.00; two blocks from carline. JAMES A. CLARKE Real Estate and Insurance of All Kinds 817 No. 16th St. Tyler 1035 E. L. ELLIS Light Brokerage and Appraising Rooms 202-4 Kaffir Block OMAHA COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS RECEPTION The Colored Commercial club held a pleasant informal reception for the members and their wives last Thursday night at the club rooms. A brief report of the work accomplished by the labor bureau was given by Mrs. Grace Hutten, assistant commissioner and brief remarks were made by E. W. Pryor, president; Rev. 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HELPANC ```markdown ``` LINCOLN NEWS IN BRIEF Shriners' Banquet Great Social Function In what will probably prove to be the greatest social event of the present season, Shriners from all over the state assembled at Walsh hall last Friday evening to assist Islam Temple No. 65 with their great fall festival, given at that time and place. We particularly noted the noble brethren who journeyed from Grand Island, Hastings and Fairbury, but the greater representation came from Temple of Zaha at Omaha, who sent fifteen noble representatives, including Noble Nathoniel Hunter, $33^{\circ}$, M. W. Grand Master of Nebraska Masons. The autumn colors of old gold and black were the principal decorations brightened with a few touches of the last roses of summer. And coupled with the formal costumes worn by the nobles and their wives, with the red and white fez of their respective orders, and the members of the representation of the patrol team in uniform, a picture was presented that will live vividly in the minds of all who attended as long as their brains continue to function. The Illustrious Potentate of Islam Temple, Noble Trago T. McWilliams, wishes to take this opportunity to thank all nobles who helped in this affair, and to particularly thank the members of the Court of Isis for their active interest in every way to help to make this a festival of no regrets. The following are the committees: General arrangements, A. C. Stanley, chairman; Charles E. Haynes, C. R. Johnson, C. F. Shipman, Lloyd Carter, C. W. Malone, James R. Thomas, secretary In charge of cuisine: Charles E. Haynes; printing and advertising, C. R. Johnson; entertainment, Cecil T. Denton; decorations, T. T. McWilliams. Toastmaster, Richard H. Young. Patrol representation: E. I. McWilliams, captain; C. W. Malone, William Robinson, H. M. Hill, Lloyd Carter, M. E. Williams. After prayer by Noble Smith, the guests, about two hundred, seated themselves and enjoyed the elaborate viands. The orchestra played at intervals. Toastmaster R. H. Young introduced and after making a few remarks said, "Let us eat." Noble W. S. Wilkinson of Fairbury favored the party with a saxophone solo, with Mrs. I. Malone accompanist on piano. Mr. Nate Hunter of Omaha made a few encouraging remarks, saying: "We are glad to be here." Out of town guests were Nobles John Duff C. E. Brisco, D. A. Horton of Hastings; Noble Wilkinson and wife of Fairbury; Dr. Robert Taylor of Davenport, Ia., and fifteen nobles from Omaha representing Zaha Temple No. 52, among them being G. M. Noble Nat Hunter, W. L. Seals, P. Warner. J. Dudley, Hill, Saunders and others. The committee on arrangements are certainly worthy of commendation for their hard work in fathoming this affair to make it such a glowing success. The daughters of Isis looked very charming in white fezes. SOCIETY Misses Lottie and Gertrude Brown entertained at an attractive linen shower Thursday evening at the home of their mother, Mrs. Lula Brown, in honor of Miss Viola Lyons, whose marriage to Mr. Everett Huff of Kansas City took place November 22. A dainty color scheme of pink and white was used throughout the house in decorations. Late in the evening refreshments were served. Pink and white roses were used. Fourteen guests were served. Ices in form of roses were served with cakes and candies in the prevailing colors. Gifts were showered upon the bride-to-be from a huge wedding bell. Wedding Bells Ring In a very simple but impressive ceremony, the marriage of Miss Viola Lyons to Mr. Everett Huff took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lyons, 1624 South Eleventh street, Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Only a few of the most intimate friends of the family were present. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. S. Payne. The wedding reception, which lasted from 8 until 11 o'clock in the evening, was a very pleasing affair, at which the young people were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The color scheme was pink and white. The evening was spent in music and song. The out-of-town guests were Miss Vina Jones of Omaha and Miss G. Huff of Warrensburg, Mo. The bride and groom left on a late train for Kansas City, Mo., where they will make their future home. Woman's Club Holds Meeting The Davis Woman's club met at the new home of Mrs. O. W. Ferguson. The day being fine, many of the members were present. The Rev. H. W. Botts addressed the club. A letter of much concern was read to the members from Mrs. Mary B. Talbot of New York, also a letter from Mrs. Marty May, a charter member of the club. A dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Ferguson. The next meeting willy be at the home of Mrs. M. Williams, December 7. NEWSLETTES The funeral of Miss Susie Gatewood was held from Hodgeman undertaking parlor last Friday afternoon, Rev. H. W. Botts of Mt. Zion Baptist church officiating. Mr. Robert Scott of Beatrice was in the city last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilkingon of Fairbury attended the Shrine party here last Friday Messrs. John Huff, C. E. Brisco and D. A. Horton of Hastings attended the Shrine party last Friday night. Dr. Robert Taylor of Davenport, Ia. was in the city last wek to attend the football game and Shrine party. While here he received a message announcing the death of his sister at York Neb., whereupon he left for home. Dr. Taylor formerly attended the university here, finishing at Omaha and is now practicing medicine at Davenport. At the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday the pastor H W Botbath preached a fine sermon The Sabbath school is being well attended, as is also the B. Y. P. U. Rev. J. D. Collins, superintendent of Young Peoples' meeting and S.S department, delivered an excellent sermon Sunday night. Attendance during the day was fair. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist church, sorner Twelfth and F streets, Sunday are: Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by the pastor; S. S. at 12:30 B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Visitors are accorded welcome. Thanksgiving service at 11 a. m. Thursday; dinner seraed in abundance in the afternoon and an entertainment at night. Mrs. Lizzie Reid underwent a surgical operation Monday morning at Dr. Lynhoff's office. Her tonsils were removed. She is now confined to her bed doing fairly well. Islam Temple No. 65, A. E. A. O. N. M. S. and Court of Isis No. 43 entertained at Walsh hall November 19. NEBRASKA Succeeding "THE R Manager Succeeding "THE REVIEW" A delightful affair which was a mark of social activities in celebration of their fall festival was given by Islam Temple No. 65 and Court of Isis No. 43 last Friday night was the most unique party ever given in the city. The hall was beautifully decorated with flags, bunting, flowers and shrubbery. The tables were neatly arranged and adorned with lighted candles and silver. The menu which consisted of fruit, cocktail, fried chicken, ices, sifted peas, sweet potatoes, Neapolitan ie cream, Devil's Food cake and A. D. coffee, was served in excellent manner by experienced waiters. Williams' orchestra furnished the music. One of the novel features of the evening was the patrol team in full uniform, consisting of Buss Robinson, M. E. Williams, E. I. McWilliams, H. M. Hill and C. W Malone. These noble noblemen took the house by storm by their pranks. The L. L. Kensington club met at the home of Mrs. Lee James Monday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in needlework, after which light refreshments were served. DANGER SIGNAL A blue pencil mark on your paper means your subscription is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. DAY NURSERY OPENS IN NEW QUARTERS The A. F. Herndon Barber Shop Purchased and Equipped Building at Cost of $10,000. (By the Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 18.—The Herndon Social Center and Day Nursery has been opened in the new quarters at 44½ Dover street, purchased and equipped at a cost of about $10,000 by A. F. Herndon Barber Shop. Mr. Herndon has for a long time been exceedingly interested in the establishment of a nursery for mothers who work out in service and has only waited to secure a proper location. He bought the property and fitted it up at his own expense and deeded the entire parcel over to the Gate City Free Kindergarten association. He has also assumed the salary of a worker who will be in charge. At present there are forty children in the kindergarten. The building is fitted with warm and cold shower baths, kitchen and class room, with special arrangements for boys and girls. Clarence Brooks, the Lincoln motion picture star, will appear in person at the Franklin Theatre, Tuesday evening, November 30. Regular admission.-Adv. (By the Associated Negro Press) FITZGERALD, Ga., Nov. 18.—Eleven awaiting trial in Ben Hill county jail celebrated Hallowe'en in the only general jail delivery the county has ever experienced. They escaped and one has been recaptured. According to Tom Turner, recaptured, the plot to escape was engineered by Tom Horne, charged with assault with intent to murder, and Daniel Davis, charged with intent to rape. One or both of them filed out a key to fit the individual cell doors. Horne, who was a trusty, released Daniels from his cage during the day and Daniels concealed himself by climbing on top of his cage. He then turned out his fellow prisoners. They made their escape by breaking a small padlock on the door leading to the coal bin and crawling out of the coal chute. So quietly was the escape effected WHEN I WAS IN PARIS TWO YEARS AGO... POOR DEAR. HE MUST HAVE HAD A HARD DAY AT TH' OFFICE GEORGIA TOWN HAS that Sheriff E. P. Dorminey had no inkling of it until he went into the cell corridor at breakfast time. SCHOOL ENROLLMENT (By The Associated Negro Press) COLUMBIA, S. C., Nov. 25.—The state superintendent of education, J. E. Swearingen, gives out enlightening figures in regard to the enrollment of schools in each county of the state for the sessions of Negro schools. The total figures for these sessions show that there were 198,645 Negroes enrolled in schools of the state during 1918-19 and 251,980 enrolled during 1919-20, which is a gain of 53,385 or 26.85 per cent. REFUSE TO MARCH WITH KU KLUX KLAN (By the Associated Negro Press. LYNCHBURG, Va., Nov. 25.—Negro service men in Lynchburg, Va., had their ardor chilled when they were assigned a place in the Armistice Day parade in the division a portion of which represented the Ku Klux Klan. These men had seen foreign service and were placed in the Pythian division. They declined a place in the parade. RACE QUESTION WORLD WIDE AND GROWING ACUTE (By The Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 25.—The Negro question is growing more acute all over the world, according to Dr. F. Peter Mueller-Carlson, ore engineer and world traveler, of Basel, Switzerland. The little South American island of Trinidad is a typical example of this, he says. There Negroes obtained a great many more privileges during the war and more money. They are now challenging the supremacy of their numerically inferior white rulers, he says. Our business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at our hand. Ability is mostly in inverse ratio to the hue and cry of the streets. Hence strong characters are as settled in their modesty and silence as weaker natures are hysterical in satire rant and violent in their gestures. Dunbar Cafe "The Place of Sweets" TRY OUR MIDDAY PLATE DINNER 25c Ice Cream Sodas and All Kinds of Fancy Mixed Drinks We Specialize on luncheonettes JACK GALBREATH I. B. COLLEY 240 N. 10th St. Phone L-5363 Bruce Hamilton STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Taxi or Limousine, Baggage or Drayage ENSIGN OMNIBUS & TRANSFER CO. ```markdown ``` Ford Delivery Co. LONG DISTANCE MOVING QUICK SERVICE Baggage and Freight J. A. 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I saw one great: San Francisco daily complaining against the Japanese high birth rate and the child-bearing superiority of the Nippon women. It was contemptuously said that one out of every thirteen babies born in California last year was a 'Japhet,' which is far above the proportion of the Japanese population. It seems, too that while less than ten per cent of California's white women bore children, more than twenty-eight per cent of the Japanese women bore children "How in the world are Japanese men to blame for this? Is it not a relic of the savage that causes us to curse in another race the qualities which we would praise in our own? It reminds me that in South Carolina for generations the Negro has been 'accused' of wanting to wear good clothes, to live in fine houses, to eat the best food, to vote, to hold office to go to college, to enter the professions, to get more pay for his work (of course they put it the other way about; to do less work for his pay). THE MONITOR A Thanksgiving sermon will be rendered Thursday morning at Bethel church, and Thanksgiving dinner will be served all day in the church hall. The joint session of the B. Y. P. U. will meet at Bethel church Sunday, November 28. A splendid program has been prepared. The South Side Y. W. C. a. workers must be landed for their efficient work during the campaign. The South Siders contributed freely. press and in possession assures old for Gifts ever been the token and the symbol of Christmas Gift? Christmas $16.50 SOLID GOLD GOLDEN PENISIN AND STERLING PEARL No. 6647 $5.00 SOLID GOLD ENGLISH PENISIN GOLDEN PENISIN AND STERLING PEARL No. 6712 $15.00 MR. GOLD GOLD PLEIERER DENISON GOLDEN PENISIN AND STERLING PEARL No. 6570 postage prepaid, on re- nions are shown in sirable Gifts---Its Free. FILLED One of the ever given was the M. parlor of the Willis evening. M. o'clock. With the and Presence picture ad crowd pre-enjoy the $50, and ting their them. Mr. Mrs. Linnz. Mrs. Wrived Satr brother, M. Doies street. Mr. David Lewis, lefurday to aunt. The Lady recital and lone A. M. evening. The W. Curtis, pr secretary, parsonage Tuesday at the club. The Sloe O. F. No. Itth No. new hall West Four large and for any ode. Last T women ma son, cor streetts, and with the Dobson, secretary, surer, and of the exe. Rev. P. giving se church at morning. AV. Grandma old, died buried Su Willie T home on a cared for boys. He Mr. Gus ill at his Miss A Carnation ing. Prepa their Christ Mr. and proud party for day. Mrs Miss M vid Andeas sas City. One of the most successful affairs ever given by any of the church clubs was the Harding dinner given in the parlorors of Malone A. M. E. church by the Willing Workers' club Thursday evening, November 18, from 5 to 8:30 o'clock. The parlorors were decorated with the club cloors, blue and white, and President-elect W. G. Harding's picture adorned the walls. The large crowd present seemed to thoroughly enjoy the affair. The club cleared $50, and takes this mans of expressing their gratitude to all who helped them. Mrs. E. J. Curtis, president; Mrs. Lizzie Tack, secretary. Mrs. Williams of Mobile, Ala., arrived Saturday to keep house for her brother, Prof. H. J., Parker of 1119 Joles street, North Riverside. Mr. David Adams, son of Mrs. P. M. Lewis, left for Clearwater, Fla., Saturday to spend the winter with his aunt. The Ladies' Church Aid will give a recital and serve refreshments at Malone A. M. E. church Thanksgiving evening. The Willing Workers, Mrs. E. J. Curtis, president ;Mrs. Lizzie Tack, secretary, held their session at the parsonage with Mrs. P. M. Lewis on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All the club members were present. The Sioux City lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. No. 4655 and the Household of Ruth No. 21 have moved into their new hall in the Barron building on West Fourth street. They now have a large and commodious hall, suitable for any occasion. Last Tuesday the young married women met at the home of Mrs. Dobson, corner Market and Seventh streets, and organized a pleasure club with the following officers: Mrs. Dobson, president: Mrs. Redmond, secretary: Mrs. Russel Bryant, treasurer, and Mrs. May Ward, chairman of the executive committee. Rev. P. M. Lewis held his Thanksgiving service at Malone A. M. E. church at 10:30 o'clock Thanksgiving morning. Grandma Silvia Gray, 110 years old, died Tuesday evening and was buried Sunday. Willie Tyler is seriously ill at his home on Eighth street and is being cared for by the American Legion boys. He is an ex-soldier. Mr. Gus Downing, an ex-soldier, is ill at his home on N street. Miss Ada Barnett entertained the Carnation Art club on Monday evening. Preparations are being made for their Christmas party. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Red are the proud parents of a daughter born Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Ella Taylor entertained with a party for Mrs. Chloe Green last Tuesday. Mrs. Green is a popular bride. Miss Malinda Williams and Mr. David Anderson spent Tuesday in Kansas City. Mr. George Warnell, Dick Jordan and Jess Bright returned home from Lansing, Mich. Mrs. A. A. Davis is visiting friends in Kansas City. Mr. Tom Jackson home from Dakota for the holidays. Mr. John Floyd is seriously ill at his home on Spring street. S. Co. Sts. UP THE GOLDEN STAIRS Mr. John his home Dr. and for Mrs. day. Rev Webster Mr. M. end in At Mrs. D. day to a ranch with Prof. H gave an Dr. and Mrs. Stewart entertained for Mrs. Clara Webster last Wednesday. Rev. Jones was their guest. Mrs. Webster left Saturday for California. Mr. Malvin Mark spent the week and in general "to be like white folks." "May Allah and Oftin and the God of the Christians save all the coloured races from the 'witness' which the medieval stavists of the white race would like to see other races endowed with." Mr. Pickens will be in California for several weeks and will make a number of addresses in many of the large cities in the central section of the state. INIMANS FIRST TO HAVE LEAGUE OF NATIONS (By The Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, Mo. Nov. 25.—The Indians, long before the advent of white men to America, had a "league of nations" to prevent war and allowed suffrage to women, according to Miss Jane Zone Gordon of Los Angeles Calif., descendant of the Wyandotte tribe. She is a delegate to the convention of the Society of American Indians, in session here. The "league" dissolved, she said, on the arrival of the whites. She said the "league" officers were nominated by the women. United States Colored 10th Cavalry Troopers with Mexican army—birth thrilling, realistic photoplay, starring Noble M. Johnson at Franklin theatre Tuesday, Nov. 20.—Adv. Subscribe for The Monitor Christmas Gifts Bought Now Will Be Laid Away Until You Want Them UP THE GOLDEN STAIRS SOUTH OMARA SOUTH OMAHA LOCALS A Thanksgiving program, including an excellent drill, will be given on Thursday night at Bethel Baptist church. Admission 10c. Mr. Welch, on Washington street, is ill at his home. Master James Jenkins, who has been away to school, has returned home. Mrs. Ella Williams is sick at Dr. Kiddle's hospital, Twenty-seventh and O streets. The Bible class met Thursday with Mrs. V. Bailey, Thirtieth and T streets. Much was gleaned from the Bible teachings. A Thanksgiving program will be given at Allen Chapei church by the Sunday school department Thursday evening. Dinner will be served all day Thursday. SIoux CITY, IOWA ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr. Malvin Mack spent the weekend in Atchison. Mrs. Dr. Stewart will leave Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving on the ranch with relatives. Prof. R. G. Jackson and his quartet gave an interesting recital at the A. 16th and Farnam Sts. First National Bank 16th and Farnam F. K. STONE Tyler 1990 STMAS CHRIST CHRISTMAS --- personal raph The gift with the personal touch Your Photograph THE BUTTERS STUDIO 1306 North 24th St. Phone Web. 6701 --- M. E. church Tuesday under the auspices of the American Legion. Witch for the Legion dance at Turner hall December 8. Big special attraction at Franklin Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 30; 10 reels two Lincoln photoplays and Clarence Brooks in person. No raise in price. —Adv. DANGER SIGNAL A blue pencil mark on your paper means your subscription is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. The passion for notoriety is condemned by the fact that the higher a man's vocation, the less does such a display accord with the seriousness of his ideal. LADIES WOOL AND SILK HOSE VALUES TO $4.00 $1.29 362 South 16th 1/3 OFF SALE To move our stock of finest woolen SUITS AND OVERCOATS, to order, Reduced from $100.00. Fine linings and fine workmanship. SUITS AND OVERCOATS that were $60.00 are $40.00 reduced to Perfect fit guaranteed. MacCarthy-Wilson Tailoring Co. 317 South Fifteenth THOMAS LYNCH, Atty. THOMAS LYNCH, Atty. Notice of Administration In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Ida Saunders, deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 18th day of November, 1920, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the 18th day of November, 1920, at 9 o'clock a. m. to contest the said petition, the court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Claude Saunders or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. 11-25-12-2 and 9 ED F. MOREARTY, Atty., 700 Peters Trust, Bldg. LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Non-Resident Defendant: To David F. Haaz, non-resident defendant: Notice is hereby given that on the 2d day of August, 1920, Kate Maud Hazen as plaintiff, filed her petition in the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you on the ground that you have wantonly, cruelly and grossly failed, refused and neglected to support the plaintiff and her minor children, though amply able so to do. You are further notified that on the 3d day of November, 1920, leave to serure service on you by publication was given the plaintiff by the judge of the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 20th day of December, 1920. KATE MAUD HAZEN IDEAL EFFECTIVE INEXPENSIVE Make the appointment to-day. O. C. BANKS Carpenter and Contractor All kinds of job work. 2214 No. 27th Ave. Webster 4582 THE HOTEL MAKE THIS BANK YOUR BANK INTEREST On it in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT New Entrance S. W. Corner COAL! COAL! Order your Coal from S. M. BASS 1721 Cuming St Doug. 2395 Real Estate and Investments Rooms 202-4 Kaffir Block OMAHA Tyler 1990 A REAL BARGAIN Nemo SELF-REDUCING No.360 AT $5.00 THE BEST CORSET FOR STOUT WOMEN. LIGHT BUT STRONG SIZES 22 TO 36 ON SALE FOR A SHORT TIME If your cloak doesn't carry its new money and want measures (or clothing) and we waa send you one for trial. postage Freepaid. FASHION INFORMATION Nemo HYDRATION 23 Depot M Place Rockville KY 8 SENSATIONAL COURT ACTION STARTED BY EDITOR'S WIFE (Continued from Page One) advised and believes, sent one Fred O. Sink and Wade Phillips to this plaintiff and through them informed this plaintiff that he would not see her, and notified her to leave home and go to her mother; that this plaintiff then and there asked, pleaded with and begged the agents and representatives of the defendant to permit her to speak to the defendant " * * * but this plaintiff was denied this privilege, and the treatment and language used to her caused her the deepest humiliation." Then follows the account of the alleged fraudulent indecement to leave Lexington on promises of an interview which was never kept. The complaint is signed by B. B. Vinson, Tillett and Guthrie, and King, Sapp and King, as attorneys for the claiptiff. Classified Advertising RATES—4 cents a word nor single insertions; 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for less than 30 cents. Cash must accompany advertisement ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO, 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. One room for rent, for men only, 2810 Grant St. Telephone Webster 4590. Indef. FOR SALE—Emerson Piano and Singer sewing machine. Each in good condition. For information call the Monitor office, Doug. 3224. Furnished room for rent at 2314 Twenty-fifth street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 980 N. 25th Ave. Call Douglas 6077. FOR SALE—House and lot, 2912 2912 Erskine street. Very reasonable. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 1445 North 19th St. FOR SALE—At a very reasonable price, one National cash register, four-piece mahogany parlor set, four chairs and one rocker, solid oak. Call Webster 0386 between 9 and 12 a.m. YOUNG men interested in athletics and boxing sport, call Mr. Boyd, Harney 6437. 2t FOR your holiday cleaning, try Richardson Bros., 2704 Cuming St. 4t LADIES' plush coats steam cleaned for $2.50 and up. Call Harney 3347. 4t FOR RENT—Furnished room; re- fined family. Mr. Adams, Webster 3379. 2t FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms, for men only. On car line. 2813 Cuming St. Harney 1422. 11-4-26-C FOR HOMES in north part of city, in easy payments, call Friedman nealtly, Tyler 4424. FOR RENT—Three furnished rooms. Modern except heat. Good neighborhood. No children. 1445 No. 19th. 1t FOR RENT OR SALE—Corner store; furnished; good for pool, soft drinks. Fine location; reasonable. 1445 No. 19th St. 1t ELECTRIC STUDIO, 2417 N St. South Omaha, will make you a holiday photograph at small expense. South 4588. J. W. Gardner. 4t FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a first class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights, on Dodge and twenty-fourth street care line. rs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth. Douglas 4379. I. B. P. O. E. W. Iroquois Lodge No. 92 meets first and third Wednesday of each month at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. Exalted Ruler, Wallace Pettigrew Secretary, Thomas S. Riggs. LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Fridays, 25th and N Sts., South Side. First Grand Master Council No. 442, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles streets. WM. P. SHAFROTH, N. G. E. E. BRYANT, G. M. and P. S. G. O. of G. F., Superior Lodge, No. 10199. Meeting second and fourth Friday evening at 7:30, Twenty-fifth and N street. J. H. ANDREWS, N. G. ALTON GOODE, P. S. ENGLANDER WIT-EDGE SPRING Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER PRODUCTIONS FOR BLAKE AND BEST Write for illustrated booklet ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO. New York - Brooklyn - Chicago (By The Associated Negro Press) BROOKLYN, N. Y., Nov. 25.—A letter of appreciation and thanks has been received at the post office building in recognition of the prompt action of Letter Carrier Andrew Van Keuren in saving from disaster by fire the occupants in Sterling place. The letter, which is signed by one of the tenants, reads: "In recognition of the quick thinking and prompt action of Letter Carrier Van Keuren, which probably averted a catastrophe on behalf of the owners and my fellow-tenants I wish to report his splendid conduct at a fire that occurred in the apartment house at 495-499 Sterling place. "While making a delivery of mail at the above address he discovered a blaze in the basement. His first action was to see that a fire alarm was turned in; after which he aroused twenty families occupying the building, some of whom were still abed, by knocking upon their doors and ringing the bells. He then calmly went on his way delivering mail. "As a type of the man who knows what to do in an emergency and does it as a matter of course, Andrew Van Keuren is worthy of note. I wish to congratulate you on the possession of such an employee, and hope his career in the post office department may be signally successful." A copy of the letter, which was signed by Roger A. McDonnell, was forwarded to the letter carrier, and with it commendation by Postmaster Walter C. Burton. At the same time he was awarded a plush case containing five $5 gold pieces, from the residents of the apartment house. The case was suitably plated with the name, date and cause of the sending. Big special attraction at Franklin Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 30; 10 reels two Lincoln photoplayls and Clarence Brooks in person. No raise in price—Adv. LUCAS IS PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT (By The Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 25.—Dr. W. W. Lucas, who has been associated with the Co-Operative Society of America for some time, has just been promoted to the position of assistant general superintendent. This places Dr. Lucas in charge of the work of our group in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and eventually the whole United States. The business of the organization is growing by leaps and bounds in a remarkable manner, according to Dr. Lucas. In an interview Dr. Lucas said: "This organization is doing two great things, it is furnishing the solution to the high cost of living, and it is demonstrating the brotherhood of man by giving our people an even chance with other races." Continuing he said: "No other organization in the country, made up of the people of all races, is giving us a finer opportunity. We have increased our capital stock to $100,000,000. We have recently purchased a great warehouse in Chicago river in Chicago, at the cost of $1,000,000 cash. We own a great products company that manufactures forty-one different products." KILLING OF HAITIANS (By The Associated Negro Press) LONDON, Nov. 25.—The killing of Haitians by the American forces today was brought to the attention of parliament. Dr. Fonblanque Pennefather, coalition unionist member asked if Great Britain had been requested to intervene. Cecil Harmsworth, under-secretary for foreign affairs, replied that Great Britain had not. Uproar arose when Lieut. Commander Kenworthy suggested that Britain put her house in Ireland in order before discussing Haiti. YOUNG BUSINESS WOMEN (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 25.—Sixty-five young colored women, clerks and stenographers of this city, met last Monday afternoon at the Atlanta Urban House and organized the Business Women's Association. The association will have for its purpose the development of greater efficiency among the colored business women in Atlanta. THE MONITOR (By the Associated Negro Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—Alonzo P. Smalls of Tuskegee Institute has set to music "I Want Yuh, Mah Honey," by Annie Lawrence Lucas, which is scoring a hit as an encore rendition in leading concert circles. $1700 4721 Parker, 5 rooms and two lots, asking $200 down, balance in easy monthly payments. AMOS GRANT COMPANY Realtors 330-2-4-6-8 Brandeis Theatre Bldg. Douglas 8380 $3250 2886 Ohio, 5 rooms and sleeping porch, all modern, nice south front lot, asking $750 down and $35 per month; we might arrange to take less. AMOS GRANT COMPANY Realtors 330-2-4-6-8 Brandeis Theatre Bldg. Douglas 8380 Diamond Theatre and two lots, ance in easy COMPANY theatre Bldg. 0 keeping porch, front lot, ask- er month; we ess. COMPANY theatre Bldg. 0 and re TE ES Phone Ty. I N. V ATTORNEY Practice in Office: Boo 15th and C YOUR FAVORITE PICTURES ALL WEEK YOUR PATRONAGE WILL BE APPRECIATED --- For that Neat. Well Dressed Appearance, See J. H. HOLMES TAILOR GENT'S SUITS TO ORDER Ladies' and Gent's Suits Remo- sled, Repaired, Cleaned and Pressed ALL WORK GUARANTEED We Buy and Sell Second Hand Clothes. Work called for and de- livered. 2022 North 24th Street Phone Webster 3320 For Sale 1 Dufold, 1 serving table, 1 Art square rug, 3 chairs, 1 full-dress suit. Separate or in lot. Apply Rooms 202-4 Kaffir Block OMAHA Tyler 1990 EASY MOORE Maker and Tailor Lons, Underwear and Men's Shirts Specialty. Webster 6789 Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER PRODUCTIONS C. R. 107 Phc Shirts booklet D CO. Chicago Do 201 Webs Tyler 1990 A New ARMY Here is a Chan at the most Ex Never before fered as such the Government NAVY SALV these goods at DON'T W Come I 4804 So. 24th St THE FOR The Lus A New Shipment Comes in Daily ARMY GOODS SALE Phone Ty. 897 Notary Public in Office N. W. WARE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR at LAW Practice in Both State and Federal Courts Office: Booker T. Washington Hotel, 15th and California Sts., Omaha, Neb. A man serves a meal to four children at a table. A Treat for the Family The wife and kiddies will enjoy a change from the monotony of home cooked meals. So why not suggest coming here for Sunday dinner? No worry, no delays, no dishes to wash—just sit down to a delightful, wholesome, satisfying meal, served in a way that all will like. We are NOW serving Oysters and all kinds of Sea Foods fresh from the sea. The Monarch Cafe C. R. TRAMBLE, Prop. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 NORTH END COAL C $ ^{0} $ We move Furniture and Pianos. Heavy hauling a specialty. Dodd & Allen 2014 No. 24th St. Webster 5036-5406 Here is a Chance to get Genuine U. S. Army Goods of all kinds at the most Extraordinary BARGAIN PRICES. Never before have such quality goods of every variety been offered as such astoundingly low prices. By buying direct from the Government in enormous quantities, THE BLOOM ARMY & NAVY SALVAGE CO., 4804 South 24th Street, can offer you these goods at less than it cost to manufacture them. Come In and Look Over Our Goods It Will Pay THE NEW STORE FOR YOUR HEALTH Tel. South 3435 SOUTH OMAHA --- Announcement The Co-Operative W the MEAT AND GROC store at 1516 and 1518 NOVEMBER 26. Noth that day. Sales will be ing and end at 10 p. m. Come in Friday and day and buy groceries a your trade. H. DO FURNITURE AND HARD Better Goods for Less M OPEN 1938-47 N. 24th St. Phon ALHAMBRA GRO PRAM One Door South Everyth Cleanliness and T Call W The Co-Operative Workers of America will open the MEAT AND GROCERY DEPARTMENT of their store at 1516 and 1518 North 24th Street, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26. Nothing will be sold in the store on that day. Sales will begin at 7 a. m. Saturday morning and end at 10 p. m. Saturday night. Come in Friday and look us over and return Saturday and buy groceries and meats. We will appreciate your trade. H. DOLGOFF 1938-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 ALHAMBRA GROCERY & MEAT CO. Pope I Candies, Tobacco, Drugs PRESCRIPTION Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. Patronize the State Furniture Co. 14th and Dodge Streets The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommodating service can be found here. Telephone Douglas 2672 2701 Q. Street America will open DEPARTMENT of their North Street, FRIDAY, sold in the store on m. Saturday morn- night. and return Satur- We will appreciate OFF RUGS, RUGS, LINOLEUM Credit if You Wish. GS er 1607; Webster 4825 & MEAT CO Mgrs. Sabra Theater O Eat Our Motto Dr. L. E. Britt Upstairs Douglas 7812 g' Co. foods and Sundries. SPECIALTY. Furniture Co. sets Reliable and accommo- Omaha, Nebraska