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KIDNAPPED AND KILLED; FORCED TO DIG GRAVE Atlanta Woman, Aged 125 Years, Dies; Great-Grandmother of 191 Children LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy KIDNAP Atlanta Wom NATIVE OF GEORGIA SETS AGE RECORD FOR UNITED STATES Mrs. Eveline Bolton Died at Unusual Age of a Century and a Quarter— Registrar of County Verifies Date of Birth. CHURCH MEMBER A CENTURY Investigation Shows That Her Third Child Survives and Is Nearly 100 Years Old—Record Unsurpassed. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 2.—Mrs. Eveline Bolton of Oglethorpe county is dead at the age of 125 years, 9 months and 11 days—which constitutes a record in longevity for the state of Georgia, and is believed to set a similar record for the entire United States. Mrs. Bolton died on December 24, 1922, and the delay in telling the story of her long life is due to the fact that the date of her birth and other facts have been very carefully investigated by Justice H. H. Glenn, registrar of births and deaths for the militia district in which she died. On Friday of last week the story was given out by Dr. Davis, head of the vital statistics department of the state board of health. Dr. Davis is satisfied that the facts in the case will now bear the closest scrutiny. In the report of his investigation Justice Glenn says "She was the age stated on the death record, or very nearly so." He found that her third child is still living, at the age of 98. She was the mother of sixteen children, had 48 grandchildren and 191 great grandchildren. As corroborative evidence of her age, Justice Glenn reports that the date of her birth, March 13, 1797, has been hidden down among "her folks", from child to child, for more than a hundred years. She is recorded as a member in good standing of the Mount Zion church for the last 115 years. During slavery days, Mrs. Bolton was the property of Noah Bolton and the information on the death record was furnished by a descendant of Mr. Bolton, N. H. Bolton. The first edifice of the church to which she belonged for so long was burned to the ground eighty years ago, and it is known that she had been a member for thirty-five years preceding that fire. The land on which that church stood reverted to the grand-father of Justice Glenn after the building was thus destroyed. From the date of her birth, 1797, it will be seen that, despite her long life, she lived as a slave longer than she lived after the emancipation. TO INQUIRE INTO OUSTING OF NEGROES Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2—(Crusader Service). Action looking toward an investigation of the threatened race trouble at Blanford, Ind., where a general exodus of Negroes occurred on orders of white people following an attack on a white girl by a Negro, has been taken by Governor McCray. Herman A. Collins, Captain of a National Guard company at Terra Haute, was ordered to Blanford to make a complete investigation of the situation. The Governor also communicated with the sheriff of Blanford over the telephone and stated that he expected the official to see that the rights of the Negroes were protected. DEARER CLOTHING PREDICTED St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 1—(Crusader Service) Prices of tailor-made clothing will increase from 12 to 15 per cent in the near future, L. A. Banner, Secretary of the National Merchant Tailor Designers' Association, stated today. The Association is holding its forty-third annual convention here. He ascribed the mounting price of wool and the scarcity of workmen as reasons for the predicted price increase. "INSULT TO THE WHITE RACE" The Ku Klux Klan is being repudiated in the South, according to extracts from an editorial of the Greensboro, North Carolina, Daily News, of December 18th, made public by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York. "The existence of the Ku Klux is an insult to the white race," says the editorial. "It is an admission that we cannot defend ourselves except by a coward's weapons. "And when that order preaches the THE MONITOR poisonous doctrine that the Negro is not entitled to the right of a fair trial in open court and to the equal protection of the laws, because he is not 100 per cent American, we think of those huddled crosses in the moonlight by one of the rivers of France. And when officials of the government ally themselves with that order, nay, when a judge on the bench charged with the sacred administration of justice, will not deny that he is the head of that reptilian order, we think of those graves in France. And our impulse is not one of pity for the Negroes, for the Negroes have vindicated themselves. Our fear is for the nation that threatens to abandon its own dead. God help a country that be so vile!" BROWN FIRST TO DIE IN NEW DEATH HOUSE Ossining, N. Y., Feb. 2—The first man to go to his doom since the new electric chair was installed in the recently completed death house, Henry Brown, a Colored youth, paid the penalty at 11:12 o'clock last Friday night. He passed down the corridor, now shut from the sight and hearing of other doomed men, and entered the chair at 11:04 o'clock. He was cool and silent. Brown, a man of great physique, died for the killing of Mrs. Anna Blaustein, a white woman, in her home at 1065 Morris avenue, the Bronx, when she resisted Brown's effort to rob her. She was beaten to death with a wrench. NEGRO CAPITALISTS GATHER IN ATLANTA Financial Concerns Report Remarkable Progress - The Dividends Declared Indicate Marked Economic Strides. CONGERNS IN A-1 CONDITION Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 2.—What could well be termed the most remarkable gathering of Negro capitalists ever assembled in America met in Atlanta, Georgia, January 16th, 17th and 18th for the semi-annual meetings of the stockholders and directors of The Service Company, and its subsidiary concerns: The Standard Life Insurance Company and the Citizens Trust Company. The three days were spent by the officers, directors and stockholders in discussing the affairs of these three corporations. Men of national reputation journeyed from as far west as New Orleans, La., and from as far east as Washington, D. C., the capital of the nation, to Atlanta to lend the benefit of their experience to the allied corporations and their subsidiaries. Definite Steps Taken in Negro Economic Progress. Perhaps the most significant feature of the meeting was the indication of definite steps being made by this group of Negro capitalists in the great movement for the redemption of the economic life of the Colored people of America. The Service Company. The Service Company. The varied interest represented by these organizations cover a vast section of the industrial field. The Service Company—which is the holding corporation operating The Service Laundry, The Service Printing Co., The Service Realty Company, The Service Engineering and Construction Company, The Service Pharmacy and The Service Farm Bureau, has made an enviable record since its organization. Its resources have been increased, it was reported, since last year from three million to five and one-quarter million dollars, and its capital from five hundred thousand to one million dollars. At the meeting last week the directors declared a cash dividend of ten per cent with a stock dividend of one hundred per cent. Indications are that The Service Company will doubtless again double its resources during the year 1923. This is possible since in addition to the concerns already being operated its plans contemplate the establishment of a Service Industrial Insurance Company to supplement Standard Lfe. The Citizens Trust Company. In line with the general progress of the interests being handled by this group of industrial leaders, the Citizens Trust Company, which was opened for business in August, 1921, has also made a remarkable record. On the day of the meeting of stockholders and directors last week, the officers reported that the Citizens Trust Company can boast available resources of more than one million dollars. No better expression of confidence and loyalty in the company could be wish- A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1923 ed than was shown on the day before the meeting when seventy thousand dollars were deposited by individuals, secret societies and other organizations so as to bring the deposits up to the figure set for the year by the officers and directors. Twelve thousand five hundred dollars were paid in dividends to the stockholders of the company. It is proposed, it is said, during the year 1923 to bring the resources of the Citizens Trust Company up to five million dollars. Standard Life Insurance Company. It remained for the Standard Life Insurance Company, one of the major constituencies of this financial group, to report insurance in force as of December 31, 1922, amounting to $22,881,575, with a total income for the year of $1,083,152. A surplus of $78,910.45 was reported, being nearly double the amount of the surplus reported last year. After careful thought and consideration the directors voted that a semi-annual dividend of $6.00 per share be declared, which in percentage terms means an annual dividend of twelve per cent. The stockholders and directors voted to increase the capital stock of the Standard Life Insurance Company from $125,000 to $250,000 so as to enable the company to do business in those northern states particularly which require a capital stock of at least $200,000. The potential worth of this financial program speaks for itself. Its financial returns, its employment of hundreds of capable colored men and women, and its proof that the race can conduct financial concerns of this magnitude justifies the slogan of "Service" which permeates the activities of these corporations. FIVE STATES FOR US New York, N. Y., Feb. 2-The Turkish Society for the Protection of the Negro Minority in the United States, an organization similar to the body in the United States bearing the name of the American Association for the Protection of the Armenians, recently passed a resolution that the Government of the United States be requested to assign the states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the Carolinas to the Negro minority in the states, in order that "safety shall attend the continuance in their present situation of the populations which are vexed by fears" in line with the humanitarian sentiments expressed by the representative of the American Government at Lausanne. CHINESE GIRL HEADS HER CLASS Is Graduated from Public School No 23 with High Scholastic New York, Feb. 2.—Thirteen-year-old Florence J. Lou of 43 Mott street, whose ancestry is Chinese, was the highest ranking girl in a class of 167 at last week's graduation exercises in public school No. 23. Last May Florence won $15, second prize in the Evening Post prize essay contest on "What Van Loon's Essays Have Taught Me About American History". She likes all her studies and intends to go through high school, but isn't sure what she will do after that. STABS LOVER, FAINTS WHEN TOLD HE IS DEAD New Orleans, La., Feb. 1—An argument over his relations with another woman is said to have led to the fatal stabbing last week of Noah Matthews by Miss Estelle Williams, pretty mulatto. The girl was charged with murder when she surrendered at the First Precinct Police Station. When she surrendered, the girl did not know that her lover had died. Told that she would be charged with murder, she fainted. TURKS DEMAND PLEBISCITE END MOSUL DISPUTE Lausanne, Feb. 1—(Crusader Service) Turkey has taken advantage of the turbulent European situation to demand that the disposition of Mosul, which Great Britain now exploits under a mandate of the League of Nations, be settled by a plebiscite. Ismet Pasha, Turkish nationalist representative at the Near Eastern Peace Conference, has informed Lord Curzon, British Foreign Minister, that the British plan of submitting the rich oil region to the League of Nations was not acceptable to the Moslem government. The Turkish delegate stated that Britain wanted to keep Mosul because of the large stores of oil in the territory. BRITISH CONSIDER GIVING ISLANDS TO UNITED STATES Would Pay Debt by Transferring West Indies to American Government It Is Claimed in Certain Quarters. SUBJECT UNDER DISCUSSION Concensus of Opinion is to the Effect That Negro Citizens of Islands Will Object to American London, Eng., Feb. 2.—The transfer of British possessions in the West Indies to the United States as part payment of Britain's debt to the American republic is now receiving favorable consideration. The recent statement made by a leading British Diplomat that the transfer was an impossible matter because "We could never sell white men," is about to be discounted by a counter declaration that Britain might be willing to "sell white men" if the price was made big enough to soften the qualms of the British official coterie. It is true that the West Indies have a large white population that represents the larger business and property interests in the islands. There is small doubt that the exchange would rebound to the economic benefits of the islands. Having this fact in mind government officials are of the opinion that if the Washington government would consider a plan which involved the purchasing of the interests of the white business and property holding in the population that there would be but slight opposition to its adoption. This, however, is sign positive that the plan will be finally adopted. It only shows which way the white wind is blowing. The Negroes have not had any say about the transfer. There is general opinion that they will not favor a transfer to the United States because they fear to be part of the American color problem. SOUTHERN WORKERS STILL MIGRATING Reports from Northern Labor Offices Reveals the Fact that Workers Are in Great Demand (By Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., Feb. 2—The migration of Colored workers continues North. The working outlook for the spring will be record breaking. The Labor Department reports a maximum employment of virtually all industrial plants in Chicago this year. Building during 1922 was practically double that of 1921, and it is estimated that more than $300,000,000 will be expended in Chicago this year. All industries in and around Chicago will run at full force according to the present outlook. Conditions throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, are unusually bright. The Detroit district reports a general shortage of workers. This conditions also prevails in Ohio. Wire and steel mills in Indiana are working at capacity. In Wisconsin a general labor shortage is reported. Charles J. Boyd, general superintendent of the Chicago free employment department of labor of the state of Illinois, reports that the ratio of applicants to jobs available at the Illinois free employment offices were increased to 116.6 for 100 jobs available from 112.2, the November figures. A year ago 210.0 persons registered for each 100 jobs available more than a haundred per cent increase. Compared with December, 1921, there were 8,404 more opportunities for employment in the combined offices of the state this year than last. The occupations in which there was a greater demand in December than November were machinery, printing trades, food, beverages, tobacco and miscellaneous. MOTHER IDENTIFIES SKELETON AS THAT OF SON WHO DISAPPEARED Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 2nd—A victim of his partner, who had secreted a man,moth still in the fastnesses of the Georgia hills, the rotting skeleton of William Malone was unearthed here last week and furnished a dramatic sequence to his disappearance several months ago. The dead youth's decayed body was positively identified by his aged mother, who states her belief that he had been murdered in revenge for a whiskey tip. Five men were named in her accusation, and all of them are under arrest. In the decaying rags that clothed the bones, Mrs. Purcell, the mother, recognized stitches she had taken on the day of her son's disappearance. The cotton sewed into one of the shoes, she said, had been placed there to make the shoe fit a cripple. According to Mrs. Purcell, her son had formerly been connected with a group of whiskey runners, but had "gone straight" following her earnest plea for him. It appears that someone had tipped federal prohibition officers concerning the operation of the still, and that suspicion was fastened on Malone. One day several months ago a touring car came to the house and William entered the car after a short talk. That was the last seen of the youth alive. PULLMAN COMPANY SUED FOR $50,000 BY WAR HERO St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 26—Robert Williams, war hero, wounded four times in the Argonne battle, filed suit for $50,000 in the Circuit Court here last week against the Pullman and St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Companies. According to the petition, Williams had a government transportation order for a Pullman berth, and presented the order to the agent for the Frisco at Caruthersville, Mo. He was told that he could not get a berth on a sleeping car to St. Louis. As a result, he was forced to spend the night in a sleeping coach. He collapsed and has been seriously ill since. He asks $25,000 punitive damages for the humiliation and $25,00 for actual injury to his health. WOULD BAR JAPS AS CITIZENS Sacramento, Cal., Feb. 2—(Crusader Service). A proposed constitutional amendment that would, if approved by the legislature and electors, restrict citizenship by birth in America to races other than Japanese has been introduced in the legislature here. This would prevent addition to the citizenship of the State by native-born Japanese, which is now the only avenue to citizenship for that race. HARVARD BOARD TO ACT ON COLOR BAR Member Asks Dr. Lowell to Call Special Meeting to Consider President's Ruling. Boston, Jan. 26.—President Lawrence Lowell of Harvard has been asked by a member of the Board of Overseers of the university to call a special meeting of the board to discuss the president's action in ruling that colored students may not be admitted to the freshman dormitory. It could not be learned that President Lowell had taken any step to call such a meeting. Should he not do so, it is understood the matter will be taken up by the board at its next slated meeting, late in February. Special meetings are rarely called, it is said, and only on matters of extreme importance. That a request has been made of the president for such a meeting, is believed to indicate there is strong feeling in the board it should have been consulted before action was taken on the case of the son of Roscoe Conkling Bruce, himself a graduate of Harvard, and the policy of the university on the question of exclusion of Negroes from certain parts of university life thereby apparently announced. Mr. Bruce's record at the university, which included winning the Phi Kappa key, led recently to an inquiry as to how many Negroes have succeeded in winning this honor, which is one of the most envied prizes in university life. It was learned that forty-seven had been admitted since 1874 in chapters in twenty colleges. COLORED GIRL APPOINTED CLEKER IN LEGISLATURE Miss Ethel M. Ray of Duluth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ray of Duluth, has been selected as one of the committee clerks in the legislature. Miss Ray is an efficient stenographer and typist, having served as stenographer two years during the settlement of the Moose Lake fire claims. She was rated 100% for efficiency and courtesy upon inspection and has been assigned to three important committees. Several requests were made for her services. Miss Ray is an attractive young lady of very refined manners and a credit to her race. J. C. SMITH UNIVERSITY LOSES TO LUTHERANS (By A. H. Prince) Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N.C, lost in a fast game of basketball last Friday to Lutheran College, Greensboro, in a score of 29 to 26. Lutheran swiftness accounted for the loss, yet Massey caged as well as Cogdell. The game was featured by the thrill of a tie for the greater part of the time. J. C. S. U. B. F. L. C. B. F. Pope,lf....1 1 Cogdell ff..8 0 Allen,rf....1 0 Waldrop rf. 1 0 Harris,c....4 1 Long,c.1 2 Massey,lg.5 0 Vanstory lg 0 2 Williams rg 0 1 Ed'lm'rg.0 1 PHYSICIAN TORTURED Bishop, Texas, Jan. 26—Because his automobile collided with an automobile driven by whites, Dr. J. Smith, prominent physician, was placed in the local jail and burned to death after his body had been dismembered and mutilated. PLANS TO ORGANIZE NEGRO NEWSPAPERS Field Secretary of National Negro Press Association to Visit Publishers for High Development of Negro Journalism. PREPARE FOR ANNUAL MEETING Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 2—Melvin J. Chisum, field secretary of the National Negro Press Assn., has started on his tour of the country in the interest of the organization and newspaper men generally. Mr. Chisum, who is a deer of concrete things, was elected at the last Press Association meeting to his position and because of his enthusiasm for the work is voluntarily making a visit to all the important papers of the country. He expects to exchange ideas, gathers suggestions and data looking forward to the strengthening of the association so as to enable it to function more fully. Editors or organizations interested in having Mr. Chisum call on them can have a place in his itinerary by writing 407 Third street N. E., Washington, D. C. He plans to make New York, Boston, Providence, Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, then further west, south, and return by way of the seaboard and coastal towns. Mr. Chisum is earnestly at work to bring all the race papers into a cohesive working organization and is laboring hard to make the National Negro Press Convention at Nashville next February the largest ever held. COLORED WOMEN ACTIVE Washington, Jan. 26—Colored women are showing an active interest in the nation-wide campaign for equal rights for women, supervised by leaders of the National Women's Party. It is announced here that action will soon swing in 41 states. Equal rights bills have been drafted, it was said, for introduction at sessions of the state legislative bodies this year. States in which the women's party leaders will center their efforts include: Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. Southern whites have reconsidered their opposition to the program and now declare that the "Grandfather" clause now operated against Negro men will work as easily in the case of colored women. MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, TO HAVE FINE THEATRE (By Associated Negro Press.) Muskogee, Oklahoma, Feb. 2—A deal just closed here by prominent Negro capitalists will give Muskogee one of the finest playhouses in America. A company composed of R. Emmet Stewart, T. J. Elliott, P. A. Lewis, George W. Davis, Goynton, and G. W. F. Sawner of Chandler, will immediately take over the Sawner building and remodel it. The ground floor will be made into a theatre and the second floor used for convention purposes. THANK YOU GROWING number 395 Vol. VIII—No. 31 GRAVE ASSASSINS FORCE WEALTHY VICTIM TO DIG OWN GRAVE California Citizen Kidnapped and Shot to Death Standing in Grave His Captors Compel Him to Dig. SLAYERS DRUG SMUGGLERS Federal Authorities Seeking Members of Narcotic Organization Suspected of Committing the Crime. Calexico, Cal., Feb. 2—Roy Gibson, wealthy colored American citizen, dug his own grave, was made to get into it, and then was brutally shot to death Thursday on the outskirts of Mexicali, Mexico, just across the border of this country. The slaying is believed by authorities to have been committed by an organization of narcotic smugglers. Gibson, it is stated, had at one time been active in narcotic circles throughout the country, and had amassed a tremendous fortune in the trafficking of drugs. The slaying, it is said, is probably an outgrowth of the arrest here last week of three men and the seizure of narcotics valued at $30,000. Authorities say the cold-blooded execution of Gibson apparently was on the belief that he had informed the authorities of operations of the smugglers, but Gibson gave no information in this raid, the officers said. The State Department at Washington has been notified of the slaying and are investigating. According to vague details of the killing, Gibson was lured into a lonely spot by the smugglers. A pick was unearthed and Gibson was forced to dig a shallow grave. Then the kidnappers forced him to stand in it, and ruthlessly shot him down. IT'S LIVE STOCK WEEK Stage at the Gayetey Is Braced to Support Tremendous Added Weight Billy "Beef-Trust" Watson will furnish next week's entertainment at the popular Gayetty theatre, starting Saturday matinee and is scheduled for the cutomatic daily matinees. "Krousemyer's Alley" the ever-verdant source of merriment that Billy Watson has for nearly two decades presented to patrons of Columbia burlesque theatres will serve in new and brightened form as the principal medium of entertainment the "Beef Trust Beauties" will afford. "Krousemyer's Alley" will be old only in its opportunities for laughter—its dialog, action, comedy scenes and settings will be new and novel. "Krousemyers' Alley" is the scene of neighborhood battles between rival clans of "Dutch" and "Irish" and the opportunities for whirlwind comedy of the rough and tumble type are almost illimitable. Clarence Wilbur plays the role of "Grogan," who heads the clan that disputes "Krousemyer's" supremacy; Jules Jacobs will be the policeman who is kept busy prying the belligerents apart and Dick Griffin helps the comedy along as leading man of the company. In addition to the burlesque there will be vaudeville features of high class introducing as stars of the list Morette Sisters, clever instrumentalists. These girls play ten different instruments, including string and brass, lead numbers with vocal offerings and play parts in "Krousemeyer's Alley". Sweeney and Rooney are a brace of men who have danced their way around the world, coming direct from Australia to participate in Watson's' program of novelties. Dot Leighton is prima donna of the singing forces. She is a girl of great beauty and is said to be a sweet-voiced balladist of special attainments, winning personality and captivating stage graces. Friday night the Beef Trust choristers will be weighed on a scale on the stage and cash prizes given to the patrons guessing nearest to the gross weight. Sunday's matinee starts at three o'clock. EDITOR OF DETROIT INFORMER SUCCUMBS Detroit, Mich., Feb. 1—The recent death of Frances Warren of this city, removes one of the pioneer colored editors, who for a number of years published the Detroit Informer, prior to becoming an attorney in which profession Mr. Warren was quite successful. Mr. Warren was noted for his independent thinking, particularly in politics. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newpaper Devoted Primarily to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Friday at Omaha, Nebraska, by the Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, 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, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, N Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Entered as S-cond-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens United States and of the State wherein they resid state shall make or enforce any law which shall abri privileges or immunities of citizens of the United State shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, orerty without due process of law, nor deny to any within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. OWING to the fact that many of our readers are interested in the discussion that is going on in the public press because of certain denials of the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith by individuals of prominence here and there it seems only wise that The Monitor should present certain facts that may clarify any confusion that may have arisen in their minds. One very common assertion is to the effect that the Synoptic Gospels, that is to say, St. Matthew, St. Mark and St. Luke, contain no statements that indicate or prove that our Blessed Lord believed Himself to be God. Such writers and speakers virtually reject the authority of the 4th Gospel, that according to St. John, because of its unmistakable teaching concerning Christ's Deity. There are, however, many passages in the Synoptics which are, implicitly and explicitly, as strong as those in St. John. Here then are a few of these passages which refute the assertion that Christ lays no claim to being divine: "When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples saying, 'Whom do men say that I the Son of man am.' And they said, Some say that Thou art John the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, Jeremias or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Jona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee but My Father which is in Heaven." Xtus marx vii. 13-17. Our Lord here raises the question as to Who and what He is. It involves the assertion that He is the Son of Man. It is a self-chosen name, which Jesus applies to Himself. With only two exceptions (Acts vii, 56, and Rev. xiv. 14) He is the only One in the New Testament that applies this title to Himself. What does it mean? To all who heard Him it was a clear assertion and claim of Messiahship. And the Messianic idea and ideal involves a vast deal more than an ethical relationship to God. But note St. Peter's reply: "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God." Not merely one of the great prophets with their human limitations, but one whose personality transcends theirs. Jesus accepts St. Peter's confession as the true acknowledgement of His divine personality, commends him for it and traces his enlightenment concerning this great mystery of His, Christ's being, to its Source, a direct revelation from the Father in Heaven. Had St. Peter's statement meant merely sonship by virtue of membership in the old Theocracy there would have been nothing so distinctive about it, as to make it impossible for "flesh and blood" to have drawn this conclusion. Such an obvious inference would not have made a special divine rerelation necessary. It was because it involved infinitely more than this that it elicited the significant commendation of the Master and His profound words concerning the establishment of His Church, the extension of His Incarnation, against which the gates of hell shall not prevail. Space forbids enlargement upon this passage, except to say that its teachings cannot be confined to any more humanistic view of Christ. It involves stupendous claims and authority upon the part of Jesus of Nazareth which can only be justified upon the assumption that He is Divine. "Son of Man," yes. Very man of very man. "Son of God," yes. Very God of very God. Two whole and perfect natures united in One Divine Person. All of this is involved in our Lord's question and in St. Peter's answer. And this is from St. Matthew, one of the three synoptic gospels. In His trial before the High Priest as recorded by St Mark, occur these significant words: "Again the High Priest asked Him and said unto Him, Art Thou the Christ, the Son of the Letter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at March 3, 1879. ERT WILLIAMS, Editor. State Editor, Lincoln, Neb. AR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS finished Upon Applicaton. Office Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. 1322, Webster 4243 INSTITUTION OF THE STATES. Nuralized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person final protection of the laws. Blessed? And Jesus said, I am; and ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of Heaven”—St. Mark xiv. 61-62. “Ye have heard the blasphemy,” replied the high priest. “What think ye?” And they all condemned Him to be guilty of death. His “blasphemy” consisted in making claims of equality with God, in other words, bein God. This, of course, is blasphemy if not true. Throughout the synoptic Gospels Jesus claims authority to forgive sins, to absolve from guilt penitent sinners. This is admittedly a Divine prerogative, which brought Him frequently into conflict with His hearers, who raised this question, “Who can forgive sins but God?” And yet Jesus unhesitatingly claimed this power. The synoptic gospels, Sts. Matthew, Mark and Luke, contain passage after passage, in which Jesus, implicitly and explicitly, lays claim to being God. These stupendous claims are verified by the Fourth Gospel, that of St. John, which because of its clear and irrefutable testimony to our Lord's claim to Deity is questioned and rejected by those who deny His Deity. But the Synoptics are sufficiently clear to establish the divinity of the compassionate Christ, the Savior of the World, and of Whose Kingdom there shall be no end, according to His own transcendent claim. A DECISIVE FACTOR THE recount of the vote for sheriff of Douglas county, the office which was made the storm center of the last election, showed that Sheriff Endres defeated Mike Clark, the republican incumbent, by something like 365 votes. Many colored men, normally active republicans, and a larger number of colored women, fought Mr. Clark and supported Mr. Endres. There is no question whatever then that Mr. Endres owes his election to our people. He has very properly recognized that fact by appointing a deputy sheriff from among our people. It was the right thing to do. Our purpose at this time, however, is to again point out the fact that in elections in this city the vote of our people is the decisive factor. CONGRATULATIONS, CHILDREN THE Monitor desires to extend our THE monitor desires to extend our congratulations to the large number of our children who have entered High School, and also to the others who have won promotion in the grades. We hope that every one will be filled with the determination to do his or her best in scholarship and school citizenship. Strive to be the best in your class and grade. Our people are on trial in you therefore, young people, do your best. Let none excel you in scholarship or deportment. AMERICAN LEGION, THEO DORE ROOSEVELT POST NO. 30 Theodore Roosevelt Post, American Legion, held a very successful "get together" meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening. About fifty ex-service men were present and after a short time spent in telling stories of the World War the meeting settled down to the real business of the evening. Messrs. Stryker, Wheeler, 'Mettien and Adjutant Hough of Douglas County Post were present and contributed to the success of the evening. The Post was particularly fortunate in having present on their program Mrs. Chadwick, Mr. Yatch and Mr. Chadwick who favored us with several interesting numbers. Another well known artist was H. Preston who rendered a solo which added materially to the program. After refreshments which were served by Mesdames LaCour, Bailey, Long and Peables the boys all felt full of enthusiasm and good will for the Legion. This is just the beginning of a series of such affairs by the Post and all ex-service men are invited to be present. COAL The Genuine Franklin County COAL This is a VERY HOT and LONG LASTING fuel. DOES NOT Clinker and has a clean WHITE ASH. SMALL EGG SIZE Per Ton $11.00 Delivered Thoroughly Screened Before Delivery Consumers Coal & Supply Co. AT lantic 9146 "Dealers in Good Coal" AT lantic 9146 DEATH OF MARY ANN BROWN Deceased was born in Lexington, Mo., July 10, 1864. Died in Omaha, Nebr., January 18, 1923. While quite a young lady she move to Omaha. Here she met and married Andrew William Brown in 1885. On this union there was one daughter. While a young and active woman she professed Christianity under the pastorage of Rev. Phillip A. Hubbard. Each day of the deceased's life was a living example of true Christianity, neighborly love and staunch friend- ship. In the loss of Mrs. Brown, we give up a wonderful mother, a true and consistent Christian, a loyal and loving friend and neighbor. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter, Mrs. Winifred White; one grandson, John White; three sisters, Mrs Emma Green and Mrs. Georgia Waddell of Lexington, Mo., also Mrs. Winifred Brookins of Palm Beach, Fla. One brother, James May, of Des Moines, Iowa, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. BATTLING SIKI TO Paris, Feb. 2.—Battling Ski, sensational Senegalese, and the most talked-of fighter of the past decade, is to have a role in a photoplay to be made by a Dutch concern in a Paris suburb, L'Auto says. The boxer will act the part of a faithful servant, whose master's little girl has been kidnapped. As the plot unfolds, Ski rescues the child through his prowess as a pugilist. He is said to be quite as "photogenic" as his rival Carentier. Both Skii and his new manager, Mr. Broulhet, maintain their allegations that the fight with Carpentier was framed, notwithstanding the report of the Boxing Federation Committee which said it had found no evidence of a frame-up. When interviewed by L'Auto, Broulhet asserted he would produce full proof of his charges on February 15th, when a civil tribunal will hear the action brought against the Federation by Skii for depriving him of his title. TO MAKE PHOTOGRAPHS FLY U.U. Edouard Belin, the French inventor of the process of sending photographs by wire, has perfected his apparatus since its first announcement two years ago. Photographs can now be sent across the Atlantic in a few minutes. HUBBY'S VALUE $1, SAYS WILL New York Woman Calls Helpmate "Worthless" and Leaves Small Bequest. New York.—"I give and bequeath to John Klaus of the said town of Mount Pleasant, my worthless hus- band, the sum of $1." Thus read the will of Mrs. Caroline Klaus, just filed for probate in White Plains. Surrogate Slater stated the testat- rix left an estate valued at $5,000, which will be divided among her child- ren, grandchildren and distant rela- tives. Mrs. Klaus was an old resident of Hawthorne, in Mount Pleasant township. She referred to her husband in this one clause only. Mexican Shoe Industry Booms. Mexico City. The younger generation in Mexico is being taught to wear shoes and the "barefoot boy with cheeks of tan" is decreasing in numbers, if statistics compiled by the American chamber of commerce of Mexico are correct. Not only have importations of footwear from the United States increased, it is said, but during the last two years several shoe factories have started in Mexico and all are thriving. Chases Deer With Hammer. Goshen, N. J.-Many stories are told by deer hunters in Sullivan county, Leo Nester, residing south of Monticello, tells one. He said he saw a buck racing across his doyard. He seized a hammer and gave chase, running neck and neck with the animal for some distance, when it got away. THE MONITOR Only 10 Per Cent of the Entire Product Is Consumed by Human Beings. IMPORTANT GIFT TO WORLD Consumed Either Directly or in Form of Meat It is the Principal Source of the Nation's Food Supply. Washington.—Corn, the red man's gift to the white man, has come to be the nation's most important farm crop. Consumed either directly or in the form of meat and other animal products, it is the principal source of the nation's food supply. The 1921 year book of the Department of Agriculture shows just to what extent the 300,000,000,000-bushel crop forms the basis of the live-stock industry. Forty per cent of the crop is fed to swine on farms, 30 per cent to horses and mules on farms and 15 per cent to cattle on farms. Only 10 per cent is used direct for human food. Corn was one of the most important gifts America made to the rest of the world. The United States now produces about three-fourths of the world's corn crop. That corn also is an important crop in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and some of the southern European countries, is shown in the report. Disease Regulates Crop. Weather, insects and plant diseases have a great deal to do with regulating the size of the crop in the United States. The estimated loss caused by common smut alone during the period 1917-1920 was placed at about eight millions of bushels annually. Of insect pests the corn-ear worm, where abundant, causes a loss of at least 7 per cent of the grain on the ears attacked. The European corn borer also threatens to take a heavy toll. It is stated the production of the corn crop is financed with less borrowed capital than is the case with other staple farm crops. The reason for this is that the farmer's income is distributed throughout the year more evenly than is the case in many other sections, and because the direct investment in the crop consists more of the farmer's own labor and less of purchased material and equipment than is the case in many other crops. Get Book From Congressmen. The year book, which is obtainable through congressional representatives from the department, contains much data of interest and value to producers, including chapters on production costs and figures, financing and advice on production according to seasonal supply and demand. WOMAN CAN'T WED UNTIL 1925 New Haven Divorcee Strikes 8nag in Massachusetts Law—Loser is Hit. New Haven, Conna—Miss Lillian Peterson, who was married to Sidney Isaacs the day after her divorce from Bob Pickett, and now seeks to have the second ceremony annulled so that she can return to Massachusetts, is meeting great obstacles in the Bay state laws. Believing that she could legally marry in Massachusetts six months after getting a divorce decree, Miss Peterson announced that she would have her premature marriage annulled and wed Isaacs all over again in six months. Now she finds that the laws of Massachusetts forbid one losing a divorce suit to marry within two years and six months. The party that wins the suit may marry after six months, but as a penalty the court inflicts two years additional upon the loser. Hunts Covotes With Club. Iron Mountain, Mich.—Over at Rapid Mountain there is an owner of a pool room, named Smith, who takes a club and goes out "coyoting" every once in a while just for a little pastime and amusement. Last week he clubbed two coyotes to death and trapped a red fox. It is not a dangerous pastime, according to Smith, for he says coyotes are cowards and won't attack unless there is a gang of them. In the last few years Smith has killed 25 wolves and coyotes. He Buries $1,350 in Jar; Worms Dine; Cash Gone Toledo, O—Two years ago, Pete Pullo, railroad section foreman, became worried over national financial collapse and withdrew his life's savings, $1,350, from a local bank and buried it in an earthen jar. The other day Pullo decided the banks were all right again, and dug up the jar. In the bottom of the partly disintegrated receptacle was a mass of bill fragments, chewed by worms. Pullo hurried to a downtown bank with the remnants of his small fortune, where expert money handlers tried to patch up the pieces, but to no avail. ATTENTION! --- We wish to call the attention of the readers of The Monitor that we carry the largest and most complete stock of RECORDS made by FAMOUS COLORED ARTISTS And We Have the Latest First! The book is ten by thirteen inches, 25 pages on heavy vellum paper. The cover is printed in four colors. Clip off the coupon below and mail to us today and we will send this beautiful book for your approval. If you like it pay the postman $2.00; if not, he will take it back. But we know you will keep it. Continuing the same considerate efficient service W. L. Myers, Successor Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director 1416 Douglas Street The BROWN FAIRIES W. Aman TWO STORES USIC SHOP 1512 North 24th Street We Announce the Publication of the Brown Fairie for the approval of The Brown Fairies for the approval of Race Mothers A beautiful story book with many illustrations, written by a colored author. For the first time in the history of the world a book has been written and pictured for colored children. Think a moment what this means for the little ones. Never before have they had a book all their very own. "The Brown Fairies" will make them happy. The stories are written in simple words about things your children love to read. It has pictures of little colored fairies, something that even you parents have missed and Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ADDRESS BOX 1204 E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. John A. Smith has practically recovered from her recent serious illness. Rev. J. D. Crum went to Lincoln this week in the interest of the Royal Circle of Friends. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished modern rooms, one block from car line. Webster 3567. Worthington Williams, a senior at Central High, was detained at home this week by illness. William, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Russel Taylor, is detained at home this week by sickness. FOR RENT—Furnished Room with Kitchenette, 2425 Grant street. Phone Webster 3 34. Inquire at 2221 North Twenty-fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard C. Russell who have been ill at their home, 2024 Burt street, are much better and able to be out again. Dr. Price Terrill leaves the city on February 6th for Kansas City, Mo., to become an intern at a hospital there. Elbert Taylor who was detained at home for three weeks by illness has resumed his work at the Klop-Bartlett Printing company. Mrs. Geo. H. Burkly, 2808 Ohio St. died at the University hospital Saturday. His brother, Fred Burkly, of St. Louis, attended the funeral. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. 1531 No. 21st street.Webster 6081. Count Wilkinson, editor of The New Era, has been on the sick list with a bad attack of the gripe. He is improving but is not yet up to the standard. FOR RENT — Modern furnished rooms in private family. Webster 5853. George Goff was toast master at the class banquet given at the Blackstone hotel last week for the January graduating class of Central high school. Mr. J. M. Goff has secured employment with the McCord-Brady company, wholesale grocers, taking the position formerly held by M. F. Singleton who resigned. The services at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon next Sunday will be as follows: Church school at 10 a. m.; morning prayer and address at 11; vespers and instruction at 5 p.m. The 7:30 a. m. holy communion will be omitted because of the priest's absence from the city. THOROUGHLY worthy used furniture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave.—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. Mrs. Anna Banks who has been quite ill at her home, 924 North Twentieth street, for the past month is able to be up and around but is still confined to her home. Miss Frances Smith and Otis Sheldon have entered the University of Omaha this semester. This increases the number of colored students registered there to ten. Furpished Rooms for Rent - 2121 North 28th Avenue. Webster 3555. Mrs. M. E. Johnson, sister of Mr. William Costen, 2718 North Twenty-eighth avenue, who several weeks ago had a paralytic stroke, shows very little improvement. Mrs. William B. Smith who underwent an operation ten days ago at the University hospital is getting on quite nicely and hopes to be able to go home at the end of next week. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton move into their new home, 2867 Corby street, next week after a residence of nearly forty years at the old homehead at Twenty-second and Charles streets. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Turner, 2514 Corby street, gave a birthday party last Wednesday for their little son, Streeter. About thirty-five little guests were present and enjoyed themselves only as children can. Among the students who have entered Central High school this term are Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jackson of Twentyninth and Dupont streets and Madeline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shipman. The N. W. C. A. will hold its annual election at the Old Folks Home 3023 Pinkney street, next Wednesday afternoon. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance as many big things are contemplated for this year. A number of our boys and girls have entered the several high schools this semester—several the University of Omaha. The Monitor did not get all their names but congratulates them one and all and wishes them a successful and happy course. SUIT and EXTRA PANTS to order Reduced from $55 $40 Other Grades at $45, $50 and Up. A Similar Reduction on Overcoats. This is less than the original price of suit alone. An extra pair of pants doubles the life of a suit. A few sample garments made in our own work shop for sale at attractive prices. They are better and cheaper than ready-mades. Grand Special Offer: Fine Blue Serge Suit, $40; Worth $60 MacCARTHY-WILSON TAILORING CO. Big Daylight Tailor Store. S. E. Corner 15th and Harney Sts. Mrs. Othello Rountree, Jr., left the city Saturday evening for an indefinite stay. While away she will visit relatives in St. Louis and other Missouri towns. Mrs. Anna Banks, president of the Daughters of Bethel, is very much gratified at the efficient way in which the work of the society has been conducted during her protracted illness by the vice-president, Mrs. M. A. Walker, and Mrs. Jennie Brown, secretary. She desires to publicly express her thanks. Mrs. Henry Gaston entertained several friends at a delightful course dinner last Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 2812 Charles street, in honor of Mr. Gaston's forty-eight birthday anniversary. About twenty guests were present to enjoy the dinner and extend their congratulations to 'Mr. Gaston. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The services were well attended all day Sunday, the church being comfortably filled at the eleven o'clock service, when Fr. Williams preached on "The Divinity of Our Lord." Vespers with Confirmation lecture were said at five o'clock, and at eight o'clock Prince Challoughliczic gave an instructive lecture on "Ethiopia," the Coptic hurch and its Influence on History." He told of its founding in Apostolic days and of its struggle against Mohammedm on one side and the encroachments of the Latin communion on the other; and its influence in helping the evangelization of Uganda, which was the burying ground of Anglican missionaries. Sectarian divisions among Christians who are carrying on missionary work in various parts of Africa weaken their efforts in the face of a united and militant Mohammedm. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 25th and R Streets. Market 3475 O. J. Berkhardt, Pastor Sunday was one of those days that made everybody present feel they were glad that they had come to Allen Chapel. At 11 a.m. the pastor spoke on "The Cities of Refuge" which will be continued. At 7:30 Rev. A. Rayford preached on "The Importance of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost as our Teacher and Guide." Our Sunday school under the direction of William Carter is still growing in interest, and Allen League under the leadership of Miss Ruby Redd, backed up by Rev. P. M. Harris and others is proving to be a strong factor among the auxiliaries of the Church. Next Sunday will be our rally day for the trustees. The Secretary of the Trustee Board, W. C. Mallard, and the Treasurer, J. O. Ward, are getting anxious about the results as they see the time nearing Mrs. S. M. Arnold of Butte, Montana, with many others were welcome visitors at our services. Mrs. Martha Moffatt, Mother Helm and a few others are still on the sick list. The Sunday school will give a supper at the Church next Friday night, Feb. 8th. The Pastor's Booster Club is also very busy these days. JOINT FATHER AND SON BANQUET IS The second annual joint father and son banquet, participated in by several of the churches, and held at Zion Baptist church last Thursday night, was a very delightful and successful affair. Nearly 200 fathers and sons were in attendance. Music was wounded by St. John's and Zion's Sunday school orchestra, under the direction of Clarence Desdunes. H. L. Anderson proved an excellent toastmaster. The invocation was said by the Rev. D. M. McQueen. "A Father's Duty to His Son," was well presented by Charles Burnett in a brief, but carefully thought out address. The principal address of the evening was that of J. G. Masters, principal of the Central High School in which he stressed the importance of diligent work on the part of boys and cooperation and understanding between fathers and sons. He was introduced by Rev. John Albert Williams. Attorney Adams followed Mr. Masters emphasizing the need of Negro fathers leaving business enterprises to their sons and giving them inspiration by helping business and professional men of the race to succeed. Worthington Williams spoke on "A Boy's View" in an address full of pep which won commendation. He stressed "team work" 电话 between dads and sons. Musical selections were furnished by the Taylor quartette and H. L. Preston, the popular bass soloist. Several songs were sung by the audience. Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the banquet was served, a serious mistake which The Monitor hopes will be avoided in the future, other numbers on the program had to be omitted. A MUSICAL OFFER TO ADULTS Who Are Beginners in Either Voice or Piano Owing to my time being taken by graded and High School pupils, I find I can not take adults who are beginners as private pupils. Therefore, I am offering this course at half price to adults who are beginners. The lessons are taught in classes. Each class lesson lasts two hours. Four pupils in each class. I have arranged to give these lessons on— Tuesday—Hours: 11 to 1; 1 to 3 p. m. Wednesday—Hours: 9 to 11. 11 to 1. Friday—Hours: 9 to 11; 11 to 1 p. m. Those who wish to start will register not later than Feb. 25. Lessons begin Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1923. (Terms on application). For further particulars regarding this offer, address MRS. JACK PINKSTON, 2415 North 22nd St., Omaha, Nebr. Telephone Webster 62024.—Adv. Y. W. C. A. NOTES (By O. J. Burckhardt, So. Side.) The Y. W. C. A. work, under the direction of the acting secretary, Mrs. Sadie Divers, is invading new territory therefore reaching an unexplored field that has not as yet been properly encouraged or made acquainted with the importance of the great work of the Y. W. C. A. and its worth and value to the women of the race. Any class of work that will lift young womanhood "is a Divine fist." Jesus says "My Father worketh hitherto and I must work, while it is day." Jesus means we should work while we have the opportunity, strength and sight. So with this sight and opportunity to look upon the fields of young womanhood, these fields are white unto harvest and the laborers are few. But the women who make up the different departments of this Y. W. C. A. organization this year have decided as never before that this world is not a play ground, but a field full of activities and possibilities for the young womanhood of our city. Everyone connected with this work will find plenty to do. Do you know how many young women's 'lives are wrecked each year, because no one has the time to advise and encourage young women? The citizens of South Omaha are justly proud of the choice made by the members of the Y. W. C. A. in selecting Mrs. Laura Jefferson as chairman of the South Side work. We feel that she will have the affiliation of all thinking women irrespective of church relationship or society. Sister Jefferson has the proper idea, that service should be the highest ambition for she feels we best serve God when we serve our young women of the race, as no race can rise above our womanhood. Mrs. Jefferson had her first meeting last Sunday at Bethel Baptist church where she was assisted by the acting secretary, Mrs. Divers. Here they met interesting women of the various churches and all present seemed to agree that labor is the hand that strikes the shackles from spiritual, moral afd intellectual womanhood, and devotion to labor is the tie that binds women to their callings in the interest of the daughters of today. Please don't think, when you do a little your task is infinite, because it is the awakening of life. The idle, lazy, stupid brains and hands are hindrances to the progress of the race. It is always a pitiful picture to me to see a woman with a good mind unemployed. Always remember that a small faculty is more valuable to the world when used than a great faculty unemployed. The Rev. John Albert Williams left yesterday morning for Little Rock, Ark., where he is to be the guest of Bishop and Mrs. E. T. Demby over Sunday, and will preach there Friday night and Sunday, leaving Monday for Pine Bluff where he will hold an eight-day preaching and teaching mission in St. Andrew's church. He will return to Omaha in time for Ash-Wednesday services. ANTS to order $40 on $55 A Similar Reduction on Overcoats. price of suit alone. An extra pair of few sample garments made in our active prices. They are better and Jane Serge Suit, $40; Worth $60 TON TAILORING CO. S. E. Corner 15th and Harney Sts. THE MONITOR atlantic 1322 or webster 4243 APPOINTED BAILIFF OF MUNICIPAL COURT M. E. Singleton has resigned his position with the McCord-Brady Co. where he has been employed for several years to accept the position of bailiff in the Municipal court to which he was unanimously appointed by the five municipal judges, Baldwin, Wappich, Holmes, Patrick and Dineen. Mr. Singleton entered upon his duties Thursday morning. This is the first time in the history of the state that a colored man has been appointed bailiff and marks a decided advance in political recognition of our people in this city and state. That Mr. Singleton received the vote of the entire municipal bench is a gratifying feature of his appointment. FOUND HIS NAME C. H. Hicks, 2530 Maple street, was the lucky subscriber to find his name in a Monitor "ad" last week. It was in the McCarty-Wilson "ad". THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MERCY ELECT OFFICERS IN FIRST LOCAL HOUSE On the night of January, 18 Wilkinson House No. 1 elected the following officers: Asa Oglesby, president; Mrs. M. E. Washington, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Lacy, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. James Crowder, chaplain; Mr. Frank McGavock, master-at-arms; Mrs. Lenar Patterson, outer guard; Edward Collier, inner guard; Dr. Amos B. Madison, marshall; Mrs. R. C. Riddle, auditor. The Supreme House is on a drive for 2,000 members within the next ninety days, and as an inducement for candidates for membership, the Supreme House gives them their physical examination free. They may go to any colored doctor and he will examine them free, being paid by the Supreme House. There will be a joint meeting of all the members at a near date. Watch the papers for the date. The Sons and Daughters of Mercy's the only fraternal insurance having a license to do business among the Colored people in the State of Nebraska. For $1.25 per month we give $7.00 per week for sickness or accident, or free room, board and nursing at the Mercy hospital, 813-19 North Sixteenth street, and $150 funeral benefit. The hospital is open to inspection to anybody at any time. For further information see Dr. R. C. Riddle, Supreme Secretary-Treasurer. Further Notice. All members of the Afro-American please see Dr. R. C. Riddle at once Phone Atlantic 7841 or call at 813 North Sixteenth street—Adv. THE FIVE HUNDRED CLUB The Five Hundred Club met Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Debert Gordon, 2863 Miami street. Mrs. Rogers was elected temporary president to serve during the absence of the president, Mrs. J. A. Singleton who is leaving for a visit to her home in New York next week. The club decided to entertain for Mrs. Singleton Friday night. The highest score was won by Mrs. N. G. Haynes at whose residence the club will meet February 28th. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us, and for the beautiful floral offerings, during the illness and death of our dear mother and sister.—Mrs Winifred White, Mrs. Emma L. Green Mr. James May. YOUNG WOMAN INVENTS HAIR STRAIGHTENING BRUSH Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 26—Miss Jennie M. Proctor, a hair dresser, has invented a new hair straightening brush. It is on the principle of a common hair brush with a series of movable, round, inflexible teeth that incline in an opposite direction from the way the brush is drawn through the hair. Ludington, Mich., Jan. 2 —Interest is being shown here in the plan to deflect Southern migrants to farms in this section. A large part of the country is untenanted although it is rich and fertile. NOAH D. WARE, ATTORNEY In the matter of the estate of John H. Costello, Deceased. Notice is hereby given, that the creditors of the deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 27th day of March, 1923, and on the 28th day of May, 1923, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 24th day of February, 1923. Bryce Crawford, County Judge. CUT HIGHWAY ACROSS JUNGLE First Road to the North Coast Runs Through Santo Domingo Republic. OPENS UP RICH TERRITORY Cuts Off From Ten to Twelve Days of Long and Tortuous Journey From San Domingo City to New York. New York.—For the first time since Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Haiti a road has been opened in the Dominican republic from Santo Domingo on the south to Puerto Plata on the northern side of the island, thus connecting the two principal seaports of the republic and opening to cultivation some of the richest agricultural lands on the island. Incidentally the new highway cuts off from ten to twelve days of the long and tortuous journey from Santo Domingo City to New York. American marines, in the times when they were not busy maintaining order in the disturbed republic, have built this highway, which holds out rich promise for the future development of the island. About 150 miles long, it puts Puerto Plata on the north and Santo Domingo City on the south in close touch with coastwise shipping on both the Atlantic and Caribbean. Freight and passenger traffic from Santo Domingo *City*, on the Caribbean, which heretofore had to be carried around the south, east and northern ends of the island to Puerto Plata before going north, a journey of from ten to twelve days, may now in a few hours proceed over the new road to Puerto Plata for shipment. Columbus Church Stands. When Columbus landed on the site of Santo Domingo City in 1509 he founded the church of San Nikolo, which is still in existence. Now the missionaries of the Episcopal church in the Dominican republic, in commemoration of the completion of the new highway, are establishing another church at Puerto Plata. Land has been secured and in a few months the new edifice will be dedicated by way of completing the link between the two sections of the republic. Under the Rt. Rev. Charles B. Colmore, D. D., Episcopal missionary bishop of Porto Rico and the Dominican republic, Ardideacon William Wylie and his wife have been the leaders in the movement to establish the new church, and Mrs. Wylie enjoys the distinction of being the first woman to make the journey over the new highway from Santo Domingo City to Puerto Plata. Mrs. Wylie who has just passed through New York on her way back to Dominica, having made the journey from the island to Portland, Ore, and back to attend the Episcopal general convention, is one of the busiest individuals in the little West Indian republic. In addition to her missionary duties, she manages the United States government hospital in Dominica and, in a manner of speaking, has presided as master of ceremonies at the birth of all the army children who have been born in Dominica since the beginning of the American occupation. She was the only nurse on the island when the influenza epidemic broke there and has endeared herself to the entire population, native, and foreign alike, by her ministrations. Pilots Ships to Harbor. Archdeacon Wyllie, her husband, is similarly busily employed, Doctor Wyllie is one of those who have carried practical experience with life into the missionary service. At one time in his career he was an engineer on a Scotch tramp ship in West Indian waters. He is credited with knowing more about the Dominican coast than any other man south of the Florida straits, and on frequent occasions when he is coasting about on missionary trips he is called from his bunk during the late and early watches to take the helm and guide the ship through dangerous reefs into port. Find Skeleton of Stain Indiana. Beacon, N. Y. - Excavating for the new government hospital for disabled men at Chelsea, near here, workmen dug up three Indian skeletons. There was a stone arrow head in the chest of each. The spot was on the old headquarters of the Wapinger. The skeletons will be sent to the National museum. Texan Spends 37 Days Plowing Single Furrow D. D. Holcomb of Amarillo, Tex., is quite a "plowboy." He has just completed what is believed to be the longest continuous furrow ever attempted. The furrow is 200 miles long, running from Shattuck, Okla., diagonally across the Texas panhandle to Clovis, N. M. It and another, parallel to it, were plowed along the Santa Fe right-of-way to prevent a spread of fire. Thirty-seven days were required to complete the job. Ten mules, three men, two disk plows and a chuck wagon were used in the enterprise. HUNT FOR YOUR NAME Each week the name of some paid-up subscriber is inserted in one of the "ads" appearing in The Monitor. If that subscriber finds his or her name and will bring his copy of the paper to The Monitor office before the following Friday he will be paid One Dollar. Pharmacy Lake Sts. Webster 0609 New and Second Hand FURNITURE We Rent and Sell Real Estate Notary Public S. W. Mills Furniture Co. 421 No. 24 St. We Thank You. Web. 0148 Alhambra Grocery and Meat Co. 1812 North 24th Street Phone Webster 5021 Alaska Fish Co. We SKINNER'S the highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti and Egg Noodles. We SKINNER'S the highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti and Egg Noodles. 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 J. E. FANCY 1837 Phone S F. H. We S he highest Spaghetti J. Eskelson We SKINNER'S he highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti and Egg Noodles. PATRICK PHARMACY 24th and Seward St. 16 Years Same Location Particular Attention to Prescriptions REPAIRS FOR STOVES FURNAGES AND BOILERS OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORK 1206-8 Douglas St Phone Atlantic 253 Fresh and Cured Meats The Best of Everything at Reasonable Prices. 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OMAHA PROMPT DELIVERY QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS All Kinds of Fruits and Vegetables FANCY GROCERIES 1837 No. 24th St. Phone Webster 0456 Successor to F. HAGELIN & Co. 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Atlantic 2524 All Kinds of Fruit and Vegetables in Season Page Four PLAN AIR LINES IN UNITED STATES New York-Chicago Will Be First of Dirigible Routes. Combination of German Technical Skill and American Capital Back of Scheme—Will Provide Modern Comforts and Can Travel at 87 Miles and Hour—Service Can Easily Be Extended to Any Part of the United States. A plan for the establishment of numerous new air lines in the United States with the combined technical skill of Germany and American capital was brought back to Berlin recently by Herr Schuette of the Schuette-Lanz dirigible works, one of the most extensive concerns of the Germans during the war. Herr Schuette declares that plans are practically perfected for the opening of a line from New York to Chicago with a craft of German design having capacities of from 110,000 to 150,000 cubic meters. Working out of such craft in Germany was forbidden after the war by the treaty. Hence the proposal to build and operate them in America would result both in the development of American air lines, which is much desired there, and at the same time preserve German interest in continuing the development of air navigation. Herr Schuette declared that the airships of the capacity planned for the New York-Chicago line are as small as can be built and still give satisfaction. They afford passenger space enough to make the business a paying one and give room on board for all modern comforts. The plans show restaurants, smoking rooms, sleeping and living compartments, baths and promenade decks. The speed is reckoned at 100 kilometers per hour and could be increased to 140 kilometers or about 87 miles. Can Extend Service. Herr Schnette declares that the service can easily be extended to any part of the United States if the proper repair shops and landing stages are constructed. The methods he proposes would permit landings in the center of cities by overhead stages. He said that once a country with the resources and ingenuity of America takes advantage of the steps attained by the German builders, transatlantic lines would be within the realms of possibility and round-the-world lines would be the next development. Until recently when at the international air convention restrictions were withdrawn flying had suffered greatly in Germany. Now, however, planes can pass over countries of powers represented at the convention, but building of the larger types is still forbidden by the rules drawn up at the conclusion of the war. Airplane lines developed greatly in Germany during the summer and, while many of them did not connect with outside lines, they did much to keep the interest of plane builders alive. Perhaps the biggest development was the establishment of the route from Koenigsgarb to Moscow. This is considered so important that it will be kept up throughout the winter while many other lines are abandoned. The London to Berlin line, just now being got into shape for operation, is another big achievement of the year. - To Connect With Other Lines. "What we have lacked heretofe," said Major von Tschudi, one of the most important figures in Germany's air activities, "was connections with other lines. This lack was not altogether due to political reasons. It is true that flying over some countries was forbidden, out, as in the case of the Berlin-Moscow line, the distance from Berlin to Koenigswijk was not made by air because it was considered more convenient to passengers. A number of reasons lay behind the lack of co-ordination among the various countries, including lack of subsidies for opening routes through territories where good connections could be made. The way is in sight now, however, for connections with the French line from Paris to Warsaw, touching Prague and Strassbourg and with the line from Breslau to Budapest via Vienna. The idea of state subsidies has been recognized by the German government, but thus far the service has not been given great impetus by the money received. "Good organization and connections with lines to other countries, however, combined with improved planes, will make vast improvements in coming years." COWCATCHER GETS DEER Engineer Speeds Locomotive Mile After Buck Flesing on Track. The crew of the sole combination train on the Carthage and Adirondack branch of the New York Central railroad got a deer on the last day of the hunting season by running it down with the locomotive. As the train was running between Benson Mines and Oswegatche, N. Y., it approached a large buck standing on the track. The buck started to run up the track and the engineer, John McCormack of Watertown, chased the deer a mile, struck it and knocked it into the ditch. The engineer and fireman will divide the deer Seaman's Belief. You will never find a sailor man allowing a glass to "ring" without putting out his hand at once to stop it. They say that when a glass is struck accidentally, and rings, a man is drowning at sea. To put out your hand to stop it saves him! Must Never Be Malicious. Wit loses its point when dipped in malice—Sheridan. 10C MONTH PAYS RENT ON NEW JERSEY HOMES Free Firewood Is Also Furnished Tenants at Weymouth, Near Atlantic City. Ten cents a month for rent, with free firewood, sounds like fiction; but it is a fact. There profitless rents are quoted not in some South Sea island, but in Atlantic county, New Jersey. The houses which rent at these dreamlike prices are at Weymouth, about six miles from Mays Landing. They are owned by the water power company. When this company bought an estate it took over title to a score of houses adjacent to the old paper mills. Tenants had lived in these houses for many years, some for a lifetime and others for so long that they had come to regard them, in a way, as their own. This provided an instance in exception to the old saying that corporations are without souls. The new owners, not wishing to disturb the tenants, but finding it legally necessary to charge a rental in order to protect their title to the property, fixed the rents at 10 cents a month and leases to this effect were duly drawn up and executed. Under the terms of the leases the tenants are permitted to cut all the firewood they need for their own use. BERRY FIELDS DESTROYED Yakima Indians Indignant Because of Sheep Grazing There. Yakima Indians are highly incensed because sheep grazing on Mount Adams huckleberry fields in Washington have destroyed their age-old natural resource. The red men who every year make a trip to the wild berry fields of the mountain regions have appealed to Governor Hart to protest against the pasturing of live stock in certain parts of the national forests where the wild fruit thrives. Kilckitat and Yakima Indians from the earliest traditions of the tribes have annually trekked to this sweet mecca of Huckleberry mountain, as they affectionately call the former volcano. Here also is the old-time race track, where horse racing and other athletic contests were staged by intermingling tribes, following the end of a successful berry harvest. UNAWARE OF END OF WAR Seven Thousand Soldiers Are Prisoners in Siberia, is Report. Seven thousand soldiers in the world today do not know that the World war is ended. They are imprisoned in South Siberia, living a life of utmost misery, unable to escape or to communicate with their own countries. These statements are made by a newspaper in Rome, Italy. The information was taken to Rome by a German naval officer, who declared that he himself was a prisoner in Siberia. He managed to escape and reach Italy after a series of hardships and adventure, he said. A large number of Italians are said to be among the unfortunate prisoners, who number men from virtually every country in Europe. The publishers of the Rome newspaper vouch for the good faith of the German who told about the prisons and prisoners. FIRST BROADCASTING ON ISLE Guernsey's People Hear Sunday Sermons by Phone Last 24 Years. The small island of Guernsey in the English channel has been enjoying a unique telephone service the last 24 years. Every Sunday morning telephone subscribers sit at home and listen to the sermon from the church over the wires, and in summer they are entertained with band music. They simply ask central for the necessary connection and a transmitter at the pulpit or the band stand does the rest. Guernsey developed this system in 1898, when broadcasting was undreamed of and telephones were few. There are eight telephones to every 100 inhabitants and the service is said to be the cheapest in the world. The system has always been a paying proposition. BEARD TOO LONG. LOST JOB Berlin Court Awards Old Man Three Months' Salary. A court in Berlin awarded a gray-haired old man three months' salary because he had been discharged for having too long a beard. The employee was once a doctor of medicine, but was so reduced in circumstances that he was obliged to seek other employment. As an advertising solicitor, he alleged he was barely earning a living when he was suddenly discharged for refusing to trim his beard to an ordinary length. Hall So Big It Cracked Watermelons. Hall stones so big that they "busted watermelons right open," according to natives, fell recently during a shower at Raleigh, N.C. The hall stones covered the ground a foot deep in some places. Growing crops were considerably damaged by the hail. Homesick Teacher Closes School. Declaring that she was made home-stick by the quiet of the place, Miss Helen Wills of Bellewood, Pa., closed the school at Strodes Mills, Pa., and went to her home. Baukrele Supply Brushes The camel has nothing to do with the camel hair brushes so beloved by artists, for they are made principally from squirrel's hair. "Drugging" a Forest. "Drugging" a Forest. The scientists have discovered that they can change the color of trees in two nights, by an aniline dye injection. By this process it may be possible to change a forest to any color desired. SCIENCE BARES SECRE Cause of Gravitation Is Discovered by Professor See. Problem Haa Baffled Scientists Since Newton Established Law of Gravitation 235 Years Ago—Result of Long Study. San Francisco, Cal.-The cause of gravitation, which has baffled scientists since Newton established the law of gravitation 235 years ago, has been discovered by Prof. T. J. J. See, government astronomer at Mare island, according to an announcement made by Professor See in an address before the California Academy of Sciences. Professor See announced he had discovered the cause of magnetism and of universal gravitation, and he said he was also able to prove that the two magnetic poles were at unequal depths in the earth. In completion of 40 years of research on magnetism and gravitation, Professor See declared that the cause of magnetism lay in the action of ether waves considerably longer than those of light and heat, and asserted there was a connection between magnetism and universal gravitation which definitely proved that gravitation was also due to similar waves in the ether traveling across the heavenly spaces with the velocity of light. The processes of attraction under the wave action of magnetism and of gravitation are totally invisible, said Professor See, whose explanation of his discovery was substantially as follows: The lines of force around a magnet were first studied by the celebrated English natural philosopher Faraday nearly a century ago; and while Faraday believed that magnetic inductive action might be conveyed along these curved lines of force, he could not prove it. Action of physical forces in straight lines has, therefore, continued to be adopted by all authorities, including Gauss himself, author of the celebrated "Mathematical Theory of the Earth's Magnetism," 1838. But now, 84 years later than Gauss, Professor See proves that the magnetic lines of force are vertical filaments in ether, and thus are the rotation axis of the whole body of waves proceeding from a magnet. Professor See submitted experimental demonstrations of this wave theory of magnetism, showing that when a small magnet is suspended by a thread near a larger one the small magnet is pulled bodily toward the nearest pole of the large magnet. WHITE CHILD VOODOO VICTIM Body Found in Cuba With Heart Torn Out by Witch Doctors, Say Authorities. Santa Cruza del Sur—Discovery of the mutilated body of Cuca Gonzelez Lisea, the five-year-old white child who disappeared a few days before, and an autopsy performed later, disclosed that the little girl undoubtedly was the victim of witch doctors. The authorities express the belief that the child was kidnapped and her heart torn out to be used in voodoo practices. They assert they have evidence that the crime was the result of negro sorcerers' attempt to cure the wife of one of the employees of the sugar central, Yamaqueyesk, located near here, of tuberculosis. One of the half-dozen suspects being held in Camaguey, a Haitian, it is added, is suspected of being the voodoo leader. BAT ATTACKS SLEEPING MAN Infuriated Animal Makes Wound in Man's Neck Within Half Inch of Jugular Vein. Wilmington, Del.-William W. Windsor was the victim of the attack of an infuriated rat while sleeping in the rear of his photographic studio the other night. Windsor was first awakened by a noise and, flashing a light, saw a rat dragging away an apple which had been taken from a bag in the room. He placed the apples in a safe place and then hung the apple which the rat had, striven to make off with from string from the ceiling, but out of the animal's reach. Later he was awakened from his sleep by a stinging sensation in his neck and, brushing his hand across his face, touched the rat, which had inflicted a flesh wound. The wound was within a half inch of the man's jugular vein. Mr. Windsor's daughter died several years ago after having been bitten by a rat. Sauerkraut's Pal Hard Hit. Washington.—High prices for hot dogs have hit Germany, the Commerce department has been advised by Consul John A. Scott at Dresden. The consumer places the blame on the butchers, he says, while the latter condemn the slaughter houses. Beef, mutton and pork have risen more than 100 per cent in the last sixty days, while slaughter-house fees have risen 200 per cent. Saved Choking Child. Marion, O.-A piece of turnip, lodged in the throat, choked Albert Allen, a child in Marion county children's home. He was brought to Marion's new hospital, but the necessary instruments to remove the obstacle were not in the equipment. The child was taken 18 miles to a Delaware hospital, where an operation removed the throat obstruction. Horses Have Musical Euras The musical acuteness of horses is demonstrated by the rapidity with which cavalry horses learn the significance of bugle calls. No Place for a "Has Been." In Africa among the native tribes there is no place for an ex-king. The minute a chief shows any sigla of weakness or sickness he must go off and commit suicide. THE MONITOR Sweethearts in the Homeland Are Married Now in the United States. A romance of childhood and the story of a love that has survived through 20 years has come to light with the marriage in Leominster, Mass., of Savario Billotta and Miss Coroline Fragli, who have carried out their childhood pledge to have a home in America some day, a promise that was sealed with a kiss at the little railroad station in Blanco, Italy. The Billotta and Fragli families owned adolving places in Italy and the children of each family were playmates, particularly Savario and Coroline. In 1903, Savario, then but fourteen years old, bade his friends and family 'good-by' and started for the New World. A last promise to little Coroline was that some day she would come to America to be his wife. Since that time they corresponded regularly until the letter which told Coroline that Savario was ready to fulfill his promise and would be waiting at the pier for her. Savario met her at Ellis island. He brought her to Leominster and today they are happy in each other's love. FILIPINOS TO PRODUCE SILK Superior Grade Being Manufactured on Small Scale in Province. The production of silk in the Philippine islands for export is likely to be revived soon, after having been abandoned about seventy years ago because of lack of labor, in the opinion of Dr. Charles S. Banks, former entomologist in the bureau of science in Manila, who has returned from Nueva Apollonia, a province of oriental Negros, where he supervised the planting of a large tract in mulberry trees, and where, he says, a superior grade of silk is being produced on a small scale. "At Nueva Apollonia conditions are in every way suited to the industry," said Doctor Banks. "We have some forty acres of mulberry trees and are producing silk that is superior to the grades that for many years have been imported from China and sold at a high price." Nearly 150 years ago slik-worm culture was taken up in the Philippines and the industry grew to considerable proportions. HID JEWELS IN DREAM Wife Also Took Money From Husband's Troubles and Hid It. Walking in her sleep, Mrs. C. E. Miller of Chicago bid $2,000 worth of her jewels so well that even she cannot find them. She laughs at her husband's assertion that burglars carried off the gems. Mrs. Miller is a sleep walker. Recently she dreamed that burglars were stealing her jewels. When she woke up, an ice pick was sticking in the bed before her, the jewels were missing, and the front door of her home was wide open. Money was also stolen from her husband's trousers pocket. The front door of the home evidently was opened from the inside, as the key was in the lock and there were no marks of violence. Mrs. Miller believes she walked in her sleep and hid the jewels. But where, she cannot tell. "CORPSE" OFFERS TO FIGHT Man Run Over by Locomotive Is in Belligerent Mood. John Coy, of Port Allegany, Pa., had as close a call from death the other day as seems possible. A Pennsylvania railroad locomotive which was backing into the station at that town passed completely over him. Coy was walking on the tracks and fell just as the engine was on him. The engineer did not see the man, but the fireman saw him. The emergency brakes were applied, but the engine stopped over him. Horrified, the engine crew ran to the hospital, which is near the scene, and summoned a physician and brought a stretcher. When they approached Coy, the supposed corpse, suddenly jumped to his feet and offered to thrash the whole crowd. He had been somewhat dazed by his fall, but had escaped all injury. SAWDUST ON FIRE 13 YEARS Hugh Pile of Waste Broke in Flames Recently. Smoldering quietly for 13 years a gigantic sawdust pile, a reel of wasteful days of lumbering, and which partly burned in 1909, broke out in flames again recently at Seattle. Several hours' hard fighting subdued the fire, after which the pile was soaked for 10 hours. There are 50,000 tons of sawdust and slab ends piled at the foot of Charles street and efforts to conquer the internal fire have been futile. Ordinarily a thin haze of smoke hangs over the sawdust pile. Pastor Preaches in Overalls When he fell into an old well on his way to church, the Rev. J. H. Lane, of Hurdland, Mo., went to the home of a neighbor, obtained a pair of overalls and a shirt and kept his appointment. Bull Doesn't Like "Reds." Lady Curtis Bennett drives a red car. Perhaps that is why her car was recently charged by a bull as she drove through the countryside in England. "Poison gas" can be made so solid that each soldier could carry a canister of it in his pack. Daily Thought. 'ts easy finding reasons why other toks should be patient. — George Eliot. Coal Output in United States. Existing coal mines in the United States can produce from 700,000,000 to 900,000,000 tons a year. SHY MISS HOLT (©. 1922, Western Newspaper Union.) We are always interested in fall, when the new teachers come to Burburg. Bess and I—Bess is my chum—like them young and pretty and laughing. We have enough of sternness from what we call the "old guard"—those who remain in authority, year after year; these teachers are regular Banburgers. Paul, that's my minister brother, is always anxious for fear the right persons do not have my discipline in charge. You see poor Paul is my only guardian since my mother, who was his young stepmother, died. And I must say that Paul has had a hard time of it with the criticism from his congregation and all that. I couldn't even have my hair bobbed when Bess did—because they thought it looked hoydenish in a member of a parsonage household. Well, when we saw the new teacher who was to undertake much of the responsibility of our minds and morals—Bess and I grinned, we sighed. "Not," remarked Bess mildly, "just what one call would call pretty." "Decidedly," I contributed. "Why," pleaded May Sales, "will she wear those mammoth rimmed glasses? "Glasses is glasses," but I fail to see why one should shriek them." "And her hair," went on Bess, "it's so straight combed back, I really don't see how Miss Holt can open her eyes." "She's plain shy, that's what she is." put in the Sales child. "If you ask me, I'll say she has never been out of her native village—wherever it may be. When I tried to walk with her after school the other day she seemed not unpleasant—just sort of difflent—and at the teachers' meeting, Dad said, she was afraid to open her mouth." "All the better for us," laughed Bess, as they jumped to their feet, and departed. Paul came out of his study. "I would not discuss my teacher in that manner, Isobel," he reproved, "I heard all you said. It might be better to extend a kindly hand to a new and perhaps lonely little teacher." This was strange from Paul, who usually mentioned only respect due. "Have you met Miss Holt?" I asked him. "Yesterday," he replied, "I had a few moments' conversation with her." Next day the finest looking young man came to Danberg. He was to be at our tennis match in the afternoon. I almost wished for the name of the school that Margaret Holt would not come in that horrid best brown poplin of her's. But she did and sat far back under a tree. She kept her eyes, rudely, I thought, on her book when Paul kindly over to talk to her. The stranger, who turned out to be an important lawyer from the city, fortunately did not see our teacher at all. In the evening, Miss Carruth came down the bridle path on her pony, "Nick" and Miss Holt enthused so over him that Miss Carruth was tickled, and asked Miss Holt if she could ride. We giggled at the thought of our teacher up on Nick's back, in her long prim poplin—in a jiffy she was there and off down the road when she came back there were only Miss Carruth, the stranger, and Bess and myself waiting. "Will you look at Margaret Holt!" cried Bess—and I looked. Mercy! She "That was like old times," she began, then stopped as if frozen at sight of the lawyer. He went forward to assist her to alight. Then with a bow he took Miss Holt's arm, and went walking off at her side. Miss Carruth rode home. "What does it mean?" I asked Bess. "The shy Miss Holt looks like one who has lost her disguise, while the stranger and she seem well acquainted." I was still more mystified when Bess had gone, and I sat meditating near the hedge. Subpper had not been called and I was waiting. Miss Holt and the stranger seated themselves on the opposite side of the hedge, and I am honest in saying that I did not mean to eavesdrop. "And you thought you could hide here behind a pair of spectacles?" the man asked. "I did not try to hide," our teacher's voice replied. "I only desired to be forever more—a plain nobody; I only wanted—peace." "And you have found it?" the man's tone was sharp. I was surprised at the pain in Margaret Holt's voice. "Can a murderer know peace?" she asked him. "A murderess! You take things too tragically. Was it your fault that a love-mad boy killed himself because you refused to marry him?" "I could hear her stifed sobbing. "Oh, the pity of it," she murmured. "And I determined that I would never again cause innocent suffering. I withdrew into myself—I was dull—ugly." "But, nevertheless, love came again," the man spoke brusquely. "Is it not so?" "I—it is the young minister of Banburg that I have dared to love, John, but I sent him away unknowing. My love is too great to link his name with scandal." I did not wait to hear more—I was running toward Paul's study. I found him there, his head bowed in his arms. "Paul," I cried, incoherently at first, "she does love you—little Margaret Holt; she is out by the bedge. Go quick, brother, and bring her in to supper. Between us we will coax her to stay here—forever." Rat Costly to Jamaica Planters. Rats destroy, annually, at least one twentleth of Jamaica's sugar cane crop, causing a loss of about a million dollars. Call for a Decision. A Chicago woman, seeking a divorce, presents the queer plea that her husband threw the dog at her. Hasn't a husband a right to do what he wants with his own dog?-Detroit News. Stop and Take Stock. It is a good plan now and then to take stock of ourselves to make sure we are as reasonable as we expect other folks to be. Oh, this litch of the ear that breaks out at the tongue! Were not curiosity so over-busy, detraction would soon be starved to death.—Douglas Jerrold. First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms —1702 No. 26th St. Web. 4769. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Erwin. FOR SALE at Massey & Coopers—All the leading colored artists' records at fifty-five cents each. Webster 6668.—Adv. Shoe Repairing First Class Work Guaranteed 1408 No. 24th St. JOE NARZISI For Sickness & Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tel. 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