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The city skyline features a mix of modern high-rise buildings, including office complexes and residential apartments, set against a backdrop of open fields and scattered trees. The urban landscape is characterized by a variety of architectural styles, from modern glass and steel structures to traditional brick and stone buildings. The city is known for its bustling financial district, which includes numerous banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions. The skyline also includes notable landmarks such as the John Hancock Building, the John Hancock Building, and the John Hancock Building. The city is a major center for finance and commerce, with a strong presence of international financial institutions. WE'RE LIFTING BETTER LIFT ALSO. 5c a Copy NOVEMBER EIGHTH IMPORTANT DATE IN POLITICAL HISTORY Eyes of Country Will be Turned To wards Virginia and Ky. Where Colored Republicans Have Taken Unique Stand ORGANIZATION Lincoln Independent Plan Deatet of Republican, Louisville and Virginians of C To Score (By the Associated Negro Press) WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 3.—November the 8th, 1912, is a day to be reckoned with in the annals of political history so far as Colored Americans are concerned. It may well be named "Decision Day." It is the day on which the first real test of the effects of the new Republican Administration policy. The test will come in many places, but will be most noticeable in New York, Louisville and Virginia. These three centers are the "sign posts" of the new era. In New York City, Mayor Hylan will poll a large number of Colored votes more than any previous candidate has ever received. In Louisville, where the Lincoln Independent party has been formed, there is a bitter fight. The lily white Republicans, who have proved false to their trust, according to Colored citizens, have become alarmed, and are resorting to all the old time tricks of "dirty politics" to discount the serious efforts of the large Lincoln following. Both Louisville newspapers, the Louisville News and the Louisville Leader, are backing the new party and predict the defeat, of the Republican ticket as a protest against injustice. The Virginia situation came a whirl-pool of activity, guns" of the Administration, including the President have been "forbidden territory" and added the prestige of their presence. President's visit ostensibly was not political. State Chairman, Jos. R. Pollard, and John Mitchell, Jr., of Virginia, the latter a candidate for Governor, declare there was nothing left for them to do, when the Republican party virtually kicked them out, except form a party of their own, and they will leave no stone unturned to defeat the efforts of the lily white Republicans under Bascom Slepm. It is pointed out in all seriousness, that the success of the Republican party in these localities, or even a gain, will throw such a swagger into the political backs of the backers of "White Leadership Republicans Everywhere" that the poor "Children of the Sun" will be forced into political paralysis, so far as Republicans are concerned. If it gets a "set-back" then the Governors, Senators, Congressmen and "what-nots" to be elected in 1922, will make a grand rush for a definite change of policy, to include all American citizens in party organization effort on merit, and not proscription because of color. "Expediency," said Major John R. Lynch, in a special interview with the Associated Negro Press," was never a good substitute for right, and is doomed to failure from the beginning. "The Colored people must bear their part well in passing through this political crisis, for upon conduct now depends the weal or woe of the Race for years to come." SENATOR CAPPER WILL SUP- PORT ANTI-LYNCHING BILL NEW YORK, Nov. 3.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has announced receipt of a letter from Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas, in which he promised his support of the measure. Senator Capper's letter is as follows: "I am just in receipt of your letter of the 25th instant relative to the so-called Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. "I am in sympathy with the measure and shall be very glad to do anything I can to bring about its passage at the earliest possible moment for I think it is most important that the Government should have every possible power to put a stop to these outrages." HOWARD DOWNS WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 3.—Before the largest crowd that has this year witnessed a football game in the Laidley field in Charleston, the Howard University, of Washington, D. C., by means of fullback Payne's educated toe caused the downfall of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute eleven in a THE MONITOR score of 3 to 0. The game was one of the hardest fought gridiron battles that the Howard eleven has entered for many years. It was the first time the Institute eleven has been defeated at home. Howard's win from the West Virginians marks the fourth game played during the season, from each of which she has emerged victorious and unscored upon. ENGLAND WOULD SUPPORT AMERICA (Associated Negro Press) (Associated Negro Press) Manilla, Philippines Island, Nov. 1.—In the event of war on the Pacific or elsewhere involving the United States, Great Britain without question would support the United States, was the personal opinion of Lord Northcliffe, expressed in an interview here last Saturday with Japanese newspapermen, who came to talk with him on the question of the Japanese Treaty of Alliance with Great Britain. THE WHITE VIOLIN RECITAL Omaha Music Lovers Anticipating A Rare Treat When The Famous Boston Violinist Appears At Brandeis Theatre People who have heard Clarence Cameron White are always anxious to hear him again and those who have not heard him from what their friends who have heard him tell them are anxious to hear him. That is why so many are anticipating the recital which he is to give at Brandeis Theatre, Thursday evening, November 17, and for which a large number of tickets have been sold. Clyde Leroy Glass, the brilliant pianist and head of the department of music at the Western University, is to be Mr. White's accompanist. Mrs. Glass is also a favorite in Omaha. In order to secure choice seats all persons who have purchased tickets should go to the Brandels Theatre as early next week as possible and exchange their tickets for reserved seats at the box office. Beginning next Monday morning, November 7, at 9 o'clock tickets may be exchanged and reserved seats secured. The management dsires to again call attention to the fact that tickets are going fast and to urge all who do not wish to be disappointed not to delay in buying their tickets. Nearly all the first floor seats are already sold and balcony seats are in big demand. MARYLAND SOLONS FAVOR DYER BILL WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 3, "I am in hearty accord with the provi sions of the Dyer Anti Lynching Bill H. R. 13 and will vote for it when it comes up on the floor of the House", Representative H. Zilhman of Maryland, told the Afro-American. Representative A. A. Blakency said the Dyer Bill would receive his very careful and earnest consideration. Other Maryland representatives have not yet expressed themselves on the measure soon to come before the House. WHITE PAPERS CHANGE STORY LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 3.—Following the announcement in white newspapers that a black brute assaulted a little white girl, ten colored men were arrested and two narrowly escaped lynching. Last wek's paper announced that the real criminal who has been caught, is a prominent white man, fifty years old. The girl said she first stated her assailant was colored because the white man told her to. JOHNSON EARNED $50,000 NEW YORK CITY, Nov. 3.—Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, is reported to have earned $50,000 since getting out of Leavenworth, three and one-half months ago. Jack is in a burlesque show touring the East and takes the house wherever he appears. He gets a fat guarantee from the promoters. The ex-champion owns two or three fast motor cars but otherwise has cut the extravagance that marked his pugilistic career. BLACK AND WHITE WHIPPED TEXARKANNA, Tex., Nov. 3.—A crowd of colored people whipped severely, a white man and colored woman when they were found together near a baseball park. Officers who investigated found both parties with their backs severely lacerated. MOR SHOOTS AND BURNS MOB SHOOTS AND BURNS Allendale, S. C., Nov. 3.—Edward Kirkland was taken by a mob from the Seaboard train Sunday night while in the custody of a sheriff, enroute to Columbia for safe-keeping. Unconscious from three bullet wounds in his body, Kirkland lay sev- A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1921 PRESENT CLASSICAL DRAMAS BEATRICE YOUNG FOLKS WED eral hours in the middle of the street until nightfall when a mob of one thousand persons gathered, built a bonfire and burned his body to a crisp. Kirkland killed Eugene Walker. a white farmer, in a dispute over rents. CHINA VERSUS AFRICA (Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 3.—Charley Hoy, a Chinese held at the county jail last Monday, sent a letter to Deputy Sheriff Harry Laubenheimer protesting against being confined in the same cell with a colored man. "I want a cell by myself or with a white man," he wrote. PHI DELTA TACKEY PARTY About sixty young people all comically dressed enjoyed a delightful evening at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Green, 2863 Ohio St. Monday night. Many unique costumes were worn, which were representative of all ages. The evening was spent in thrilling games and dancing. Many of the old-fashioned dances were done, which were in keeping with the costumes worn. Delicious refreshments were served to the guests who were all seated on the floor. PRINCIPAL RESIGNS KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 3.—J. R. E. Lee, principal of the Lincoln High School here has tendered his resi- gnation to become effective November 4th. He has accepted a position with the Urban League, in New York. Howard Department of Dramatic Arts Announces Ambitious Program For Present Year WAS, UINGTON, D. C., Nov. 3.—The Department of Dramatic Arts of the Howard University announces a busy and progressive program for this season. Having in one year of activity won an enviable position in American drama. The Howard Players are ambitious for more notable triumphs. A number of the leading dramatic critics of the country are enthusiastically calling public attention to their efforts. Mr. Kenneth MacGowan in "Shadowland" for July, 1921, stresses the wonderful opportunity for a Negro drama and points out that Howard University is making rapid strides in that direction. "Life," "The Nation," "The New Republic," "Ainslie's," and "The Theatre Magazine" are expected to carry editorial comment during November for a larger public support of the work of The Howard Players. This is in line with the University movement to secure a handsome auditorium which will contain a modernly appointed and modernly equipped theatre where the Department of Dramatic Arts may present its plays. Friends and Alumni of The Howard University are being earnestly urged to become active in this attempt to place the University at the forefront of American colleges in the field of dramatic art. The season's offerings of plays by the Department of Dramatic Arts is of even more interest than the memorable productions of last year. The players will introduce to the public a new dramatist, a public school girl of Washington whose drama, "As Strong As the Hills," has been endorsed by leading critics. It is a Persian historical romance and its rich and colorful setting is combined with a plot teeming with love and action. "Simon the Cyrenian" will be produced in special performances for visitors and delegates to the Conference for the Limitation of Armament. Patrons of the theatre will be pleased to know that "Othello," perhaps Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, will also be produced this year at Howard. This generation of play-goers has not had opportunity of seeing the "Moor" acted, in which role Salvini, Kean, Booth, and Henry Irving reached their greatest dramatic success. YOUNG NOT ALLOWED TO SPEAK AT MEETING NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 3.—A meeting of Independent Colored Republicans refused to hear P. B. Young who is supporting the regular white Republican ticket in the coming election. Prominent men on the platform surrounded Mr. Young and prevented him from being heard. RUNS FOR SCHOOL BOARD INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 3.—Dr. O. W. Lancaster, a dentist, is a candidate for school commissioner at the election to be held November 8th. CHARGED WITH DOUBLE MURDER NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 3.—Da- vid Miller is here in jail awaiting his trial for killing of Rev. C. J. W. Boyd of Nashville, and his wife, Mrs. Miller luring the recent Baptist Convention. FRANK GOLDEN APPOINT- ED BRIGID, GEN. K, P Frank Golden, prop. of the Little Fontenelle was recently appointed Brig. Gen. of the lights of Pythias in the state of Nebraska. The appointment was made from the recent K. P. Suprme Session held at Topeka, Kansas, and was a reward for the faithful service Mr. Golden has rendered in connection with the local chapters. Mr. Golden gave a "get-to-gether" luncheon and smoker to members of the clubs last Friday evening, which was attended by two hundred. IGNORANT GUARDIAN Sapula, Okla., Nov. 3.—W. E. Gage, white, arrived here last week with Miss Geraldine Mammett, a wealthy colored girl for whose immense property he is guardian. Miss Hammett became of age last week and has taken over her property in her own right Sh is well educated, but her guardian only spent two years in school. TOOK MONEY FROM COLORED SCHOOLS NORMAN, Okla., Nov. 3.—W. R. Clark, county superintendent, white, is now under arrest for embezzlement of $1,500 belonged to colored schools. Miss Nondus Scott Becomes Bride of Otis Washington at Home of Pi-onner Nebraska Citizen Thursday, October 27th at 8 p. m. at the comfortable residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott, 1014 Ella St. Beatrice, Neb. occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Nondus Scott to Mr. Otis Washington. It was a family wedding with relatives and a few intimate friends present. Immediately preceding the ceremony, Miss Mabel Scott the bride's sister, sang a classical selection, "I Love Thee Truly," with Miss Jennie Ainett as pianist. Miss Scott who is an accomplished vocalist, rendered this solo with her voice sudued with emotion. At eight o'clock the wedding march by "Lohengrin" was played by the young pianist Miss Jennie Ainett, while the bride entered the room leaning on the arm of her father preceded by Miss Marguerite Casmon as Maid of Honor. The bride was met by the groom under an electrical decoration, and faced the officiating clergyman, the Rev. I. B. Smith an intimate friend of the family. In the impressive ceremony that followed, the young couple were made husband and wife thus entering upon the path of life, made roseate by the good wishes of their many friends. The bride and pink stood before a bank of ferns. The color scheme of the decorations was a delicate pink, the favorite of the bride, who carried a shower bouquet of roses. The bride's dress was wore a delicate pink Georgette dress rosebud trimnings. The little maid of honor, Miss Marguerite Casmon, wore a delicate pink Geirgette dress trimmed with "baby blue" rosebuds and caried a boquet of pale pink roses. The groom was attired in the conventional black. The elegant home of the bride's parents had been converted into a veritable floral bower, for the occasion: The subdued pink tints of the many electric lights; the profusion of floral decorations and the elegant costumes of the relatives and friends will be remembered by the participants for many years to come. The bridal party were entertained at a two-course luncheon and after the customary social features, were escorted to their cozy residence, 400 North 12th street, where they have their own family fireside, and where were placed many useful and valuable presents, silent tokens of the esteem and affection of the givers. SMITH OPPOSES FLEMING CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 3.—H. C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette is waging a whirlwind fight to defeat Thos. R. Fleming for the position of City Councilman from the Eleventh Ward. TO LAY CORNER The Key Stone Lodge No. 42 will lay the corner stone of the A. M. E. church of Fremont, Neb., Sunday, Nov. 6, 1921 OMAHA'S SKY-LINE --- The Monitor reaches the Colored people of Omaha and Nebraska and has a wide circulation in every state in the union. It has taken Six Years to build up this circulation and we are still growing. Merchants who desire to reach the best buyers in the community use The Monitor. of which Rev. Bro, J. W. Stapilton is pastor. The following lodges will assist: St. John, and Golden Rule. The Grand Master, Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Kansas City, Kans., will be in Omaha Saturday to hold a joint session with the above lodges at 7:30 p. m. at 25th and N streets, South Omaha. All members are asked to turn out. THE OMAHA BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. TO ELECT OFFICERS The Omaha branch held an interesting meeting last Sunday afternoon at the church of St. Philip the Deacon, Henry W. Black, presiding. The reports of the officers and committee chairman showed a record of substantial accomplishment along the lines the Association works and for which it stands. Many grievances and violations of the Civil Rights bill had been taken up with a good measure of satisfaction. A successful protest against a Ku Klux parade was made. The year showed good results accomplished in a quiet unobtrusive manner. The report of the auditing committee showed the accounting of funds to be accurate. Next Sunday the Branch meets at Pilgrim Baptist Church for the election of officers. All members in good standing are urged to attend. Those who have not paid their member for this year are requested to see secretary, J. D. Crum, 1412 North Twenty-fourth street before Sunday and pay. HAGAN IN RECITAL Talented Artist Presents Varied And Difficult Program at Bachelor-Benedict's Sunday Afternoon It was only a fair-sized audience which greeted Helen Hagan, winner of the $2,000 Sanford scholarship awarded by Yale University for musical proficiency, a coveted honor, when she appeared at Columbia Hall, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Bachelor Benedict Club which is featuring musical artists of the race in a series of Sunday afternoon musicals. The audience, however, was an appreciative one and in the program presented was given a rare musical treat. Miss Hagan is an artist of the first rank. Her artistry was demonstrated by the fact that although her program was away ahead of the average American audience's ability to appreciate high class music she delighted and pleased her audience. She gave the following numbers: Symphonic Etudes ..... Schumann Polonian Fantasy, Etudes Op. 25. Nos. 3, 6 and 10 ..... Chopin Reflects dans l'Eau ..... Debussy Jardins sans La Pluie ..... Debussy Transcriptions of Negro Melodies ..... S. Coleridge Taylor Troubled in Mind (American) Let us Cheer the Weary Traveler From this it will be seen that Miss Hagan had to play from memory elaborate and involved compositions, which she did without the slightest lapse of memory. She has temperament and technique and a charming personality which places her at once en rapport with her audience. In Schumann's Symphonic Etude, Miss Hagan brought out all of the harmonic sound which is in this wonderful masterpiece. In the softer phrasings her touch was gentle and her ciruxes showed wonderful energy. In Chopin's Polonaise Fantasy smoothness of tone and vigorousness of finish were marked features. In the transcriptions of the Negro melodies, Miss Hagan, perhaps touched the hearts of her audi- Vol. VII. No. 19. ence more deeply than in any other of her numbers. In every selection Miss Hagan showed herself in complete mastery of her instrument. A solo by Miss Darlene Duvall, always a favorite with Omaha audiences; and a tenor solo, by Rufus C. Long, who always pleases were the other numbers on the program. MINISTRY VISITS CITY Rev. J. N. C. Coggins, D. D., of Washington, D. C., preached an excellent sermon at the Grove Methodist Church Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. Coggins was here working for the interest of the Centenary work for the M. E. church. While here he was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bostic of 2124 Clark Street. "Y" WORKER DIES SUDDENLY Irs. Alice M. Watkins, Returning From Halloween Party, Victim of Acute Indigestion—Body Taken To Nashville Omaha was shocked Friday morning by the news of the death of Mrs. Alice M. Watkins, mother of Miss F. Watkins, secretary of the North End Y. W. C. A., who had worked untidily with her daughter to make the association a helpful and uplifting agency for good in the community. Mrs. Watkins had attended a Halloween Party, given by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Hicks, 2630 Maple street, Thursday evening, and was walking home shortly after 12 o'clock with the Rev. and Mrs. John Albert Williams. Within less than two blocks of the "Y" Mrs. Watkins complained of feeling faint. She insisted that she could make it home, and supported by her companions she did, but as soon as she was taken into the house she lapsed into unconsciousness. Every effort was made to relieve her. Medical aid was summoned, but before Dr. A. L. Hawkins, who was the physician called, could arise she had passed away. Her daughter, despite the awful shock, bore up bravely. Mrs. Watkins, who was a widow, accompanied her daughter, Miss Frankie B., to Omaha, about two years ago when she was sent here as a worker in Community Service. Subsequently Mrs Watkins became a secretary of the Y. W. C., and in all the excellent work done in both institutions and particularly in the latter Mrs. Watkins had a large and important part. She was a woman of marked culture and refinement and as such had a salutary effect upon the young people in whom she took a deep interest. Memorial services were held for the deceased at the "Y" at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, consisting of the hymn, "Abide With Me," invocation by the Rev. W. F. Botts, Resolutions by Mrs. J. H. Hutten, a sacred quartette by the Rev. Russell Taylor and sons; brief remarks by the Rev. W. C. Williams, reading of the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Apostles' Creed and benediction by the Rev. John Albert Williams. The body was taken from the Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home late Saturday afternoon and shipped to Nashville, Tenn., her home for interment. Miss Watkins accompanied the remains. The sympathy of not only her fellow workers, but of the community goes out to the bereaved daughter. Mrs. Campbell, the general secretary, and other members of the central branch, joined with Miss Watkins friends in doing all within their power to lighten the burden of her sorrow. PROMINENT METHODIST STEADILY GROWING THANKS ALL AROUND! FATHER FLANAGAN'S HOME FOR BOYS HAS NO COLOR LINE The Homeless Colored Boy Receives the Same Care as the Homeless White Boy at this Great Christian Institution FOUNDER DESERVES SUPPORT Because of the Fact that Boys of All Races and Creeds Are Taken in Our Citizens Will Gladly Do Their Share The colored people of Omaha are expected to show their appreciation during the drive to be conducted starting November fourteenth for a week to raise $300,000 for a perman rt building at Overlook Farm the new site of Father Flanagan's boys home. For at Father Flanagan's boys' Home race, color, and creed are not known. The colored boy has just as much chance as the white boy and the gates of that place is open just as wide to the Negro as to the white. Father Flanagan's boys' Home is the only institution of its kind in the northern part of the United States that treats the colored boy the same as the white boy. Since he said I his Home four years ago he has taken care of thirty-four colored boys and placed them in good homes and in good jobs. He sent two of them recently to a University in Tennessee. At Overlook Farm now there are four colored boys and they are receiving the same treatment as the white boys." "I know the colored people of Omaha will show their appreciation of my work in this drive," said Father Flanagan. "I have been friend of the homeless colored boy as well as the homeless white boy. In my Home there is no distinction." Overlook Farm is located ten miles West on the paved Dodge road. It consists of one hundred sixty acres of fine tillable soil and there are cows and chickens, farm machinery and everything else just like any other farm. The homeless boys are taught farming and trades. They are being made into good citizens and useful citizens. It is a wonderful cause." Don't forget the date of this drive. It is November fourteenth to twentieth. Show the citizens of Omaha that you are willing to shoulder your share of the financial responsibilities of this Farm. The executive committee in charge of the drive consists of the following: J. E. Davidson, Chairman; Everett Buckingham, Leo Hoffman, Henry Monsky, Walter Head, D. E. O'Brien, L. J. TePoel, Clark Coit, Robert Smith, John L. Kennedy, Mark Martin, W. C. Fraser, J. B. Watkins, Dr. F. Sedlacek, Arthur Mullen, Father Flanagan, Fr. Matthews and Dr. H. Gifford. We are thankful to say that things are moving on nicely. A few more days of pleasant weather and the outside repair work on the building will be completed. Contract for the plumbing for improvements within will be let this week. The chairman of the Ladies Club is making rapid strides. Ye men had better awaken and girl ourselves for running is necessary. Our evening services are still improving. The new hymnal adds much to the spirit of the meetings. Plans are now on foot for a vested choir and other improvements along musical lines. Services Sunday, 11:00 a. m. "If the Foundations be Destroyd." 8:00 p. m. "If the Righteous Scarcely be Saved." 7:15 p. m. Christian Endeavor, "Thy Will be Done With my Money." Rev. Russel Taylor, leader. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Tuesday of this week was All Saints Day. There were services commemorative of the faithful departed at 10 a. m. Next Sunday all the Episcopal churches throughout the country are observing with special services, sermons and offerings, one hundred years of missionary work done by the Episcopal church throughout various p. of the world. Father Williams will tell the fascinating story of the work done in his sermon at 11 o'clock. Come and hear the story, among many other of the African boy who rose from the jungle to the episcopate. The services will be as follows: Holy communion 7:30 a. m.; matins, 8:30; Church school, lo a. m. choral eucharist with sermon, "The Fascinating Story of the Church's Missionary Work During the Past 100 Years," 11 a. m.; evensong and sermon at 8 o'clock. Frank Golden, proprietor of the Little Fontenelle, has taken over the lunch concession at the Monarch G. den. Whole No. 331 ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Publicized 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. George H, W. Bullock, Business Manager and Associate Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, 204 kuffr Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED MICRO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE W. ALLISON SWEENEY We can see his kind face now as memory goes back to our boyhood days in Detroit, Mich., more than forty years ago. We were a high school student and a newsboy. Some friends had told him some nice things about us At all events we met. He took a liking to us and we to him. He had come to Detroit to publish a colored newspaper, "The Voice of The People." Would we sell it for him on the streets Saturday? Would we? Indeed, we would and we did. That was the beginning of the friendship between us and W. Allison Sweeney, the great journalist and author who has recently been called to his well-earned rest at the ripe age of seventy-two years. So sunny and genial was he that the years dealt gently with him as was his wont to deal with his fellow men and one did not realize that he had reached his three-score years and ten. His life was a useful one. In his summons home not only the race of which he was such a worthy representative, but America has lost a great journalist. May light perpetual shine upon him. THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH DRESIDENT Harding delivered PRESIDENT Harding delivered a notable address at Birmingham, Alabama, last week. When one considers who the speaker was and where he spoke the speech stands without a parallel among the utterances of the chief executives of the nation. It is from the viewpoint of a Republican president, speaking in the heart of the South, upon a subject which the South considers itself alone qualified to speak with authority, that the speech is to be judged. It is to be judged, too, not from isolated statements or propositions, from which some of us would differ with the distinguished speaker, but as a whole and in reference to the chief points advanced. Frankly, there are three propositions with which the Monitor does not agree with President Harding, which it is not pertinent that we discuss here, but there is so much with which we do agree and for the fearless enunciation of which principles we are profoundly grateful that we can afford to let other principles important, because basic and fundamental, await adjustment. Pres. Harding's contention that the colored American must have increased economic, educational and political opportunity is fundamentally sound, and should be so apparent that one marvels that any thoughtful person would attempt to gainsay it. The fullest enjoyment of the rights of citizenship is what the colored American is contending for; not the privilege of entering any white man's home or society, where he is not wanted, or marrying into his family. The colored American would not be worthy of American citizenship if he were satisfied with any less than the fullest measure of political, economic, educational and civil rights. These he wants and for these he will contend until they are granted. These are not questions of "social equality," whatever this much-abused term may mean, or "social intermingling." In GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WISIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Clarence Cameron White VIOLINIST Brandeis Theatre NOVEMBER 17th Seats $.50, $.75, $1.00 CLYDE LEROY GLASS at the Piano pleading for these fundamental things, President Harding is right. His suggestion that the race should divide along political lines has been the teaching of many thoughtful colored Americans for years. In giving this advice President Harding is but interpreting the hand-writing on the wall. Considered as a whole, the speech is sane and statesmanlike and diplomatic. It will repay careful reading and study. It points the pathway towards a solution of the color-problem which looms large among the nations of the world, a problem which like all other world problems can only be solved by the application of the principles of the Christian religion. This solution is involved in the President's plea for a "partnership of the races in developing the highest aims of all humanity." Partnership, it be also noted, implies friendly association, which may not have been clearly in the President's mind when he used this suggestive phrase. COLORED AMERICANS MUST ACT The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has been reported favorably by the committee of the judiciary. It is known as the DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL H. R. 13. Now is the time to flood Congress with telegrams, letters, even personal visits to Washington. We must let this Congress know that a failure to bring the Dyer Bill to a vote will be regarded as a betrayal. We must let each representative know that a vote against the Dyer Bill will be known as a vote for lynchburg. CET BUSY, COLORED AMERICANS! WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN DEAR EDITOR: Please permit me to urge upon every man and woman of the race and upon every friend of the race to telegraph or write their representatives in congress urging them to vote for the passage of H. R. 13 known as the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill, now before Congress. At the same time, I wish to warn each one communicating with congressional representatives, to avoid all threats of political retaliation and useless expressions. Remember these men are human and will resent some things at whatever cost. Many are the good measures that have been defeated and to my knowledge, at least, two great friends of the race have gone to their political graves due largely to some indiscreet utterance of the colored press but to some who should pursue a more conciliatory manner of treating matters that are of vital interest to the race. Soft methods will prevail, where blustering will fail. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Right Now is a Good Time to Pay J. D. CRUM, Sec'y. 1417 North 24th St. Independent Abyssinia Cattle and Camels at a lore. (Prepared by the National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C.) A Christian nation when our ancestors were floundering in paganism, now as for centuries an African empire—one of the three or four remaining empires of the world—and the only bit of land on the great continent of Africa, with the exception of the little republic of Liberia, which has not been made a possession or a protectorate of a European power—such is Abyssinia, little heard of in the world's affairs, but possessing a history and a promise of future economic importance which make it deserve a different fate. The country owes its independence in large part both directly and indirectly to its geographical environment. Set upon a great plateau, it is a natural fortress; and while the natives of most other sections of tropical Africa dwell in inervating jungles or inhospitable deserts, the people of Abyssinia, thanks to their altitude, fertile soil and temperate conditions in general, have an invigorating climate and a land literally of "milk and honey." A situation near Arabia and Palestine, too, has drawn Arabian and Jewish blood to Abyssinia and has given the people' of the country a racial advantage which the African tribes of pure negro blood have not had. But while geographical situation has in many ways been an advantage to Abyssinin, it has brought its disadvantages also. Without access to the sea for centuries, the Abyssinians, held to their island tablands without contact with the outside world, failed to make the most of their possession of a lofty religion and an early start toward civilization, and have remained a semibarbaric people. It is perhaps remarkable that, isolated as they were, they maintained their Christianity in any recognizable form. Observers marvel at the fact that the principal tenets and observances of the faith are practically pure rather than at the growth beside them of certain superstitious and laxities. Cut Off From Sea and Nile Cut off from sea and Nile. As the situation now stands, Abyssinia is entirely cut off from the sea and the Nile by the colonies of European powers; Italian Eritrea, French Somaliland and British Somaliland on the north; Italian, Somaliland on the east; British East Africa on the south and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan on the west. But this is a mere holding of the gates by new keepers; since the rise of Mohammedan power in the Near East the country has been cut off about equally as effectively by various Mohammedan tribes. Those people of Arabian blood were able to take possession of the low desert lands, but on their invigorating highlands the Abyssinians were, with rare exceptions, masters. Abyssinia is more than twice the size of the German republic and of about the area of California, Oregon and Nevada together. The country lies in the same latitude as Venezuela and the southern islands of the Philippines, well in the tropics; but because of its general high elevation it has, like Mexico, a much cooler and more heathful climate than its proximity to the equator would indicate. These highlands are from 5,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea. Their rolling prairies are well watered and have a good growth of grass. The climate of these uplands is superb, and if one desires cooler surroundings there are mountain chains rising from the plateau in almost all sections of the country. Some of these mountains reach a height of 15,000 feet and are topped by perpetual snow. Irrigation could be practiced in Abyssinia to great advantage, but the utilization of the abundant water supply in that way seems never to have entered the minds of the natives. Canyons and Deep Valleys. The great amount of water which runs down from the Abyssinian mountains has carved gigantic gorges through the tablelands, some of which, in depth at least, rival the Grand canyon of the Colorado. The gorge of the Blue Nile which flows for more than half its length through Abyssinia is from 5,000 to 6,000 feet deep in places. The material washed from this remote chasm has played an important part, incidentally, in the history of the world. Ground into silt and deposited through the centuries and millennials in the lower valley of the Nile, it produced there a garden spot and made possible the growth of endent sinia one of the world's earliest civilizations. In the bottoms of these deep valleys, some of which are fairly wide, and in other depressions, tropical conditions prevail, so that the possible products of Abysbizia range from those of the tropics to those of the northern temperate zone. Little has been done toward the development of agriculture beyond its primitive stages. The raising of cattle, sheep and goats for their milk, flesh and skins is the more popular pursuit. The Abyssinian has been described by one American as "rather an independent, easy-living, battle-loving, raw-men-centering, sensual, devil-may-care chap." Socially, the people are living in feudal times. The various reigning princes of the provinces owe allegiance to the emperor and must furnish soldiers to support him in time of war. The land is theoretically owned by the emperor and those who make use of it are his tenants. "Justice" is administered personally by the rulers and their representatives. When a person is accused of a crime the first step is to confiscate his property. Decision as to his innocence or guilt can follow in due time. Because property has been unsafe for a long period people of wealth have buried what they could for safe keeping. Vast quantities of gold, silver and ivory are believed to lie underground at the present time, the latter, of course, deteriorating. Good Roads Are Scarce. One great drawback to the commercial development of Abyssinia has been the lack of roads leading up to the high plateau and over its surface. The routes of travel which have been used for more than a thousand years are mere trails, and the outposts have been carried on mule and camel back since the days of the great Queen of Sheba, who, the traditions of the Abyssinians say, was the queen of Ethiopia. The royal line clans descent from her and Solomon. Some years ago the French began constructing a railroad from their port of Jibutt, just below the mouth of the Red sea, toward Abyssinia. The Abyssinians permitted this to be extended into their country and in 1917 it reached Adils Abeba the capital. Over this road a large part of the blides, coffee, beeswax and ivory, which constitute the chief exports of the empire, are shipped. Specialists in various fields who have visited the country believe that this is but a small part of the products that could be shipped to the world, and that the people are enjoying but a fraction of the prosperity that they might enjoy if they developed their resources along modern lines. As the only African people which has been able to maintain its independence in modern times in a war with a European power, the Abyssinians have become rather conceived and are inclined not to recognize the superiority even of Western civilization and culture. 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