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PENNSYLVANIA MAYOR ORDERS NEGROES TO LEAVE JOHNSTOWN; N. A. A. C. P. PROTESTS LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy PENNSY BAGHALL BRINGS ROUSING MESSAGE TO OMAHA GROUP Director of Branches Advancement Association Reviews the Major Achievements of the Organization. BATTLE MUST BE CONTINUED Subtle Propaganda by Organized and Militant Forces Endangering Freedom Still Demands Opposition. The downpour of rain Sunday seriously interfered with the attendance at services and public gatherings. It was due to this that the audience which greeted Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, at Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the local branch, numbered little over one hundred. But those who attended were amply repaid for braving the elements by the eloquent and inspiring address which they heard. The speaker marshalled an imposing array of facts, showing not only the achievements of the Advancement Association but the imperative need for such an organization in this era of reconstruction when racial conditions are so acute and when organized forces are endeavoring "by subtle propaganda in the North and by force and intimidation in the South to deprive us of our constitutional rights as American Citizens." He paid a high tribute to Moorefield Storey, national president; Mary White Owington, Chairman of Board of Directors; and Joel B. Spingarn, treasurer, eminent white people of independent means, "who are not in politics, and have nothing to gain in a material way for their devotion to the cause, who do not receive a single penny for their services, but upon the contrary have generously contributed of their money and services to carry on the fight for racial justice." Said the speaker, "I call your attention to these prominent and active workers in this organization, and they are but representatives of others, to refute the charge frequently heard that 'all white people are alike when it comes to the Negro and don't care how much he is victimized or denied justice.' They are not 'all alike.' There are those who believe in justice for all men. It is because of this that they are with us in this battle. The standing of these people show the worthwhileness of the Association. And the members of our race who are the active national officers of this organization, are men of high character and eminent ability. James Weldon Johnson, secretary, eminent as a scholar, poet and statesman; Walter White, assistant secretary, fearless investigator; Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, erudite editor of The Crisis; William Pickens, field secretary, prominent educator and orator; and Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, one of America's foremost women. The standing of an organization is determined by the character and ability of the people who are in it, and by its achievements. By both these tests the N. A. A. C. P. is entitled to confidence and support." The speaker told of what had been accomplished in preventing residential segregation by law, the arousing of public sentiment against lynching, the exposing of peonage, the institution of warfare against the Ku Klux Klan, the fight for the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill, and the release by the Supreme Court of the Arkansas farmers who were sentenced to death after a farcical trial for alleged rioting, as a few of the major outstanding achievements for justice by the Association during its fourteen years. The need for its continued work must be apparent to all. Adverse forces are active. "Do not overlook the fact," said the speaker, "that for every Negro who leaves the South for the North, there are five whites leaving also. And unfortunately wherever they go, they spread their poison against the Negro. This is having its effect in the North. It is changing friendly, sympathetic, helpful sentiment to hostility. This may be combated by education, propaganda and organization. Public sentiment must be educated by publishing the truth and meeting bad propaganda by good propaganda. --- THE MONITOR FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE, MRS. PRINGLE DID YOU HURT YOURSELF WHEN YOU FELL JUST NOW? THERE-THAT'S IT- EASY NOW, MRS. PRINGLE-NOW UP YOU COME-THERE! GOSH, DIDJA NOTICE WHAT A AWFUL SCRATCH SHE GOT ON HER NOSE! Pennsylvania Governor Will Use All Power of Commonwealth to Maintain Constitutional Rights Harrisburg, Penn., Sept. 21.—In reply to a telegram of protest from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People against the wholesale deportation of colored Americans from Johnstown upon a drastic order issued by the mayor, Governor Pinchot announced Tuesday that "the whole power of the commonwealth will be used, if necessary, to maintain constitutional rights" in Pennsylvania. He pledged the fullest protection to the colored citizens of Johnstown in the enjoyment of their constitutional privileges which the order of Mayor Cuffiel illegally invaded. STUDENTS LEAVE FOR NEBRASKA UNIVERSITY Monday several Omaha students left for Lincoln to enter the Nebraska State University. Among those who went were John and Harrold Adams, Shumpert Logan, Earl Gray and the Misses Gladys E. Brown and Audrey Truehart. "BUCK" and "BUBBLES" America's two highest salaried colored stars, with "Dancing Around" at the Gayety next week. This can only be done by organization. Organization must be met with organization. Instead of a membership of 125,000 the N. A. A. C. P. should have a membership of millions, not fighting with carnal weapons, but with the more potent weapons of knowledge and a constant appeal to an enlightened and informed public conscience until every American citizen without respect to race, creed or color, shall be given and protected in his full constitutional rights. This is the task before the N. A. A. C. P., and for this task every man and woman, black or white, believes in justice is needed and invited to do his part." The meeting was called to order by Henry W. Black, president of the local branch, who introduced Rev. Russel Taylor, as chairman of the meeting. The invocation was offered by Mr. John Taliaferro. Rev. John Albert Williams introduced the speaker, "America," sung by the audience, and a solo by Miss Irene Cochran, were the musical numbers given. The Rev. Mr. Cox gave the benediction. Several new members, among the number being three $25.00, four or five $10, and a like number of $5.00 memberships, were added to the local branch. A rising vote of thanks was tendered F. Bagnall for his inspiring address. A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1923 Through the Land of Skyscrapers OH BOY LOOK'T THESE HIGH STACKS GEE WHIZ LOOK'T THE ONE ON THE SIDE (Copyright, W. N. U.) Portland, Ore., Sept. 21. — Prince Challoughldzilegese, who has been in Portland for a month or more, and who lectured both here and in Salem to both races, was arrested Monday by federal officers and lodged in the county jail, charged with having gained admission into this country fraudulently. The government agents further aver that the prince, who is a highly educated English subject, has defrauded many colored people out of thousands of dollars in several states, including Oklahoma and California. He claims to be bishop of the Reformed Coptic church of East Africa and a sion of the royal house of King Johannes. COLD WEATHER WILL NOT SCARE MIGRANTS Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 21. — Colt weather will not send Negroes who have migrated to northern states, scurrying back to the Southland, in the opinion of Herbert Seligmann, research director of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People. The migrators are rapidly becoming acclimated, not only to the weather but to living conditions, through the assistance of their northern brothers. Negroes arriving from the South are given cards carrying the following "don't's": Don't wear noisy clothes. Be plain, not showy. Don't go shouting through the streets. Be quiet always. Be a gentleman. Don't get drunk. Don't gamble. Go to church. NEW DEPARTURE IN BUSINESS Mr. J. C. Clarke has opened a modern well-equipped steam dye works at 1721 Cuming street, where he scientifically handles all kinds of work done in such establishments. This is somewhat of a departure in the business line among our group in this city. Mr. Clarke comes from Oklahoma. A visit to Mr. Clarke's establishment and an inspection of his equipment will prove a pleasing revelation of progress. His advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue. Tony Lobue, aged 50, proprietor of the Sunset cafe, Twentyfourth and Patrick avenue, one of the notorious plague spots of that section, and Mrs. Lena Jenkins, 29, employed as waitress at this resort, were found shot to death late Saturday afternoon in Lobue's room at the Haven's hotel. Police found the bodies lying on the bed with a bullet hole through the head of each below the ear. A revolver lay beside Lobue. Two notes written in Italian, one addressed to Lobue's son and the other to Mrs. Lucy Gumm, 1622 North Twentysecond street, the woman's mother, were found on the dresser. According to roomers at the hotel the woman and Lobue frequently quarreled, it being claimed by the police that the cafe owner was jealous of the woman. It is alleged that they went to their room about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Rudolph Schmidt who occupied an adjoining room told police he heard two shots in the afternoon and reported it to L. H. Painter, who did not investigate, stating that he had orders from Lobue not to disturb him until late in the afternoon. The hotel engineer forced open the door which was barricaded by a chair and found the two bodies and notified the police. It is believed that Lobue shot the woman and then committed suicide. No inquest was held. TRANSFERRED TO KANAS CONFERENCE The Rev. Aaron Reyford who has just returned from the annual conference of the African Methodist Church at Kansas City, Mo., has been transferred to the Kansas conference and assigned to Grant Memorial Chapel at Wichita, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones left Sunday night for Atchison, Kans., where they were called by the death of Mr. Jones' sister. BISHOP CLEVES VISITS OMAHA Prominent Methodist Prelate Spending Several Days in City. The Rt. Rev. Nelson C. Cleves, D. D., of St. Louis, Mo., bishop of the C. M. E. Church and in charge of the Missouri and Nebraska conference, is spending several days in Omaha on official business in connection with the local congregation, Cleves Temple, Twenty-fifth and Decatur streets, of which the Rev. L. C. Hollis is pastor. Bishop Cleves is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Hollis at the parsonage. He will preach Sunday morning at 11 and Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. He is a speaker of eloquence and ability. Cordial invitation is given the public to attend the services and meet Bishop Cleves. The C. M. E. Church, which is relatively strong in the South, has been established in Omaha only in recent years, the authorities of the Church feeling it their duty to follow their communicants here from the South and give them pastoral care. For some months the congregations worshipped in a hall, but about a year ago negotiated for their present handsome edifice at Twenty-fifth and Decatur upon which there remains quite a heavy debt which they are making earnest efforts to pay off and which under the energetic leadership of the Rev. Mr. Hollis they are confident of accomplishing. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Despite the downpour of rain there was a good sized congregation present at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. The priest of the parish was assisted in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by the Rev. Fr. Robert W. Bagnail who preached an instructive and helpful sermon from the Parable of The Sower, stressing particularly the character of the respective soils upon which the seed was cast. The Girls' Friendly Society resumed its weekly meetings Monday afternoon at the Rectory. All organizations are resuming their various activities. The services next Sunday will be as usual at 7:30, 8:30, 10 and 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. ROES TO C. P. PRO DELEGATION OF WOMEN RECEIVED BY COOLIDGE Petition President to Protect Citizens From Lawlessness and to Give Them Right of Suffrage Washington, Sept. 21.—President Coolidge gave audience Tuesday to a large delegation of representative colored women who presented him a petition praying that the federal government do all in its power to stamp out lawlessness, of which members of the colored race are so largely victims; to suppress oath-bound organizations and secure the effective enfranchisement of colored people in every foot of United States territory. President Coolidge gave assurance to the delegation of his sympathy with their position and expressed his desire to have the United States live up to the ideals of democracy which underlie the constitution. METHODIST CONFERENCE MAKES Few LOCAL CHANGES The annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church which closed its sessions at Kansas City, Kans., last Sunday night, made few changes in the pastorates of Omaha. The Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's Church, who has served here up to the time limit has been transferred to the Missouri conference, but will remain here until an assignment is made for his congregation. The Rev. Frederick Divers has been returned to Bethel and the Rev. O. J. Burckhardt to Allen Chapel, South Side. The mission on Thirteenth and Pierce has been placed under the care of Rev. John Adams. PATTON FAMILY REUNION N. H. Patton has returned from a visit to Kansas City, Mo., Atchison, and Topeka, Kansas. While in Topeka he attended the Patton family reunion at the home of his aged mother: Those present were; Mrs. Harriett Patton, her sons, Rev. J. W. Patton and wife, Independence, Kansas; H. H. Patton, Kansas City, Mo.; Jno. A. Patton, Indianapolis, Ind.; A. L. Patton and daughter, Minnie, East Chicago, Ill.; and the only daughter, Mrs. Grace Schuck, of Topeka. Among the grand-children present were: Dr. G. A. Patton, wife and daughter, Atchison, Kansas; Miss Orena Patton, prominent teacher of Topeka. The children of Rtv. J. W. Patton and Mrs. Scheck. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. Despite the inclement weather and the absence of the pastor the services throughout the day were well attended. At 11 o'clock Rev. J. D. Crum preached a fine sermon, "The Value of a Soul." At 8 o'clock Rev. J. A. Harris preached a stirring sermon on "The Church at Work." The Sunday School is making fine progress. Several visitors were present Sunday morning, among them Mr. B. D. Johnson of Mobile, Ala., who also addressed the school. A silver bordered motto was awarded the Primary department, of which Mrs. Jenett Robinson is superintendent, for their victory. The banquet given by the Florida Club at the Church Tuesday night, Sept. 18, was quite a success. A musical and vocal program was rendered while the guests were being served. Mrs. D. W. Gooden of Mt. Moriah served as toastmistress. Remarks were made by Rev. Russel Taylor and Rev. J. D. Crum. Music was furnished by the Zion Sunday School orchestra. Mr. A. W. Anderson, governor. Have you paid your subscription for The Monitor? Fisher GOSH, DIDJA NOTICE WHAT A AWFUL SCRATCH SHE GOT ON HER NOSE! GROWING THANK YOU Vol. IX—No. 12 TESTS PROMPT PROTEST AGAINST CRACKER METHODS OF MAYOR Advancement Association Acts on Wholesale Deportation of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Colored Citizens. HIGH HANDED PROCEEDINGS Wires Governor Pinchot and Mayor—Rushes Special Investigator To the Scene—Demand Hounding of Negroes Cease. New York, Sept. 21. — Announcement was made last Saturday by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of prompt action that had been taken to protect the lives, property and civil rights of colored residents of Johnstown, Pa., who are being driven from the city following an order issued a week ago by Mayor Joseph Cauffiel because of the killing of two policemen, the crimes alleged to have been committed by Negroes. The Advancement Association has rushed a special investigator to Johnstown and has wired Governor Gifford M. Pinshot and Mayor Cauffiel, characterizing the action taken by the latter as gross exceeding of authority vested in him, pointing out that the only duty incumbent upon him was the apprehension and punishment of the guilty and that he had no authority to drive from the city all Negroes, innocent or guilty, "whose only offense is that their skins are black." The Association's telegram demanded of the Mayor that he cease the hounding of Negroes and making himself a tool of the Ku Klux Klan. The telegram to Governor Pinchot read: "Today's New York newspapers report that because of the killing of two policemen and the wounding of four others, crimes alleged to have been committed by Negroes of Johnstown, Pa., more than two thousand Negroes have left Johnstown because of order issued by Mayor Joseph Cauffiel that only Negroes resident in city for seven years would be allowed to remain. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with four hundred and fifty branches and membership of one hundred thousand, composed of members of both races herewith registers its protest against this high handed injustice through such wholesale deportation by the mayor of Johnstown of men regardless of innocence or guilt solely because their skins are black. It is so obvious as to make it a superfluous statement that the only action which should have been taken by the mayor and other authorities of Johnstown would have been to seek out and punish those guilty. This Association respectfully requests you to use all authority vested in your high office to correct this grievous injustice if the facts stated above are found to be true and to protect the colored citizens of Johnstown against the Ku Klux Klan's methods of Mayor Cauffiel. "Press dispatches in today's newspapers report that more than two thousand Negroes have left Johnstown as a result of your order that only Negroes resident in the city for seven years would be allowed to remain because of shooting of two policemen and wounding of four others, these crimes alleged to have been committed by Negroes. If the facts as reported above are correct National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with four hundred and fifty branches and membership of one hundred thousand, composed of members of both races, vigorously protest against this high-handed injustice in such wholesale deportation. It appears to us that you have totally exceeded authority vested in you. It is the duty of the mayor and the other authorities of Johnstown to seek out and punish the guilty instead of punishing men whose only offense is that their skins are black. We respectfully urge that the hounding of colored citizens be stopped and that the city of Johnstown cease making itself a tool for carrying out the threats of the Ku Klux Klan. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, Secretary N. A. A. C. P." THE M A National Weekly Newspaper D of Colored THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper 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 at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1875. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS, Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS. Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Applicaten. Address The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Applicen. Address The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATE3 Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the Unit and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizen United States and of the State wherein they re state shall make or enforce any law which shall al privileges or immunities of citizens of the United S shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty erty without due process of law, nor deny to an within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the 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. INSANE OR JUST PLAIN FOOL? IS THE MAYOR of Johnstown, Pa., insane or just an ordinary fool "cracker" from some benighted Southern section obsessed with the idea that Negroes have no rights which white men are bound to respect? Surely no man in his right mind or with a modicum of common sense would promulgate such an order as that issued by Joseph Cauffe, mayor of Johnstown. Because of a mule between a few Negroes, one of whom is said to have been crazed with moonshine whiskey, and police officers, in which two police officers were killed, this sapient mayor issues a drastic order ordering all Negroes who have resided in Johnstown less than SEVEN YEARS to leave the city immediately; furthermore, he says that no more Negroes will be permitted to take up residence there; and he forbids any Negroes, to have any parties, socials or public gatherings, divine service alone excepted; moreover any Negroes VISITING Johnstown in the future must register and report to him or the chief of police, telling their whereabouts and activities during their sojourn within the limits of the city. Doesn't it seem incredible e that a man with brains enough to be a man even of a dog pound, would be foolish enough to issue such an order as this? He ought to know that he has no right to order any law-abiding citizen to leave Johnstown whether he has resided there FIVE MINUTES or FIETY YEARS. If one be a law breaker it is his duty to see that he has arrested and prosecuted and maize to pay the penalty of his crime. He has no right in law or morals to issue a wholesale deportation order against a race or group because of the criminal acts of individuals of that group. The action of this obscure Pennsylvania official, aside from its assinity, is interesting only as illustrative of the attitude of some shallow-painted individuals towards the constitutional rights of colored Americans. POLITENESS PAYS WE WANT to urge upon our people the necessity of politeness, good manners and consideration on all occasions. There is one place in particular where many of our men can show much more politeness and considerateness than they do and that is on the street cars. We know what some will say. It is this: "White men don't get up and give their seats to colored Nebras Chapter Thirteen o Enacted in 1898. Sec. 1. Civil r Nebraska Civil Rights Bill Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights. Enacted in 1893. Sec. 1. Civil rights of persons. All persons within this state shall be entitled to a full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other places of amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person who shall violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for reasons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, or by aiding or inciting such denials, shall for each offense be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs of the prosecution. "The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate against persons on account of color. Messenger vs State, 25 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 638." "A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his restaurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in amore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Gies, 82 Mich. 356; N. W. 712." PAGE TWO INSTITUTION OF THE STATES Not to Be Abridged Naturalized 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. women on street cars and why should we not follow their example?" Because others are inconsiderate and wanting in politeness, does not justify our being the same. Gentlemen should set examples. We would like to see our politely profer their seats to women, any women on cars, and particularly to elderly women. The custom of doing this is passing we know; but we believe that such acts of politeness on the part of our men would be wise and profitable. Suppose we all try it. NEVER NAPS ON ITS JOB DID YOU NOTICE how quickly the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People got on the job in the Johnstown affair? Did you notice how intelligently they went at it? Did you notice that the Governor of Pennsylvania promptly responded to their telegram, giving assurance that the whole power of the State would be invoked, if necessary, to protect the rights of all citizens? Do we not need such an efficient organization? The N. A. A. C. P. never sleeps on its job, but works 365 days in the year intelligently safeguarding our rights as citizens which may be imperilled in the North as well as in the South. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Time Well Spent. Time is money, and sometimes very much more than money. To spend our lives dollar-chasing may get us wealth, but not refinement. Time devoted to improving the mind and heart results in far greater satisfaction.—Grit. TYPES OF HOMES OWNED TYPES OF HOMES OWNED BY COLORED CITIZENS BUTTERS STUDIO RESIDENCE OF DR. AND MRS. L. E. BRITT. 2519 MAPLE STREET Letters From Our Readers Short, timely letters are invited. We prefer that writers sign their names, but in all cases letters signed with noun de plumme or as "Reader," "Subscriber," etc. must be accompanied by the author, and the author for the editor's information. An Unnecessary Question "Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger." A few days ago, the writer of this article was in the District Court representing a white client. A certain official surprisingly asked the said client: "Why are you represented in court by a colored attorney, are you a Catholic?" (Sounds like the Ku Klux Klan). Can you understand why an official should ask a question like this? Do you suppose that same official has ever asked a colored client why he is represented by a white attorney? And whether said colored client so represented by a white attorney, is a Catholic? What difference does it make so long as the business is legitimate, whether one comes into court with a colored attorney or with a white attorney. I am an attorney engaged in the general practice of law, and my office is opened to the general public; I do not think that I am too good to represent a white client in court if one happens to need my assistance and is willing to employ me as some are. This court official had no business to so question my client to whom my services were satisfactory. Very respectfully yours, NOAH W. WARE. Moves Rapidly. A department store wag recently told of one Bostonian die ushering merchandising with a breezy traveling salesman in a Pullman car, saying that the vocabulary of the average woman was only 800 words. To which the salesman replied: "That may be true; but think of the turn-over."—Boston Globe. Overcrowded Billy's nose was out of joint, all on account of the arrival of little sister. He took his overcoat and hat to the nurse and asked her to put them on him, as he was going away. She asked him if he hadn't better wait and see his father. He replied: "I'm going to my father; uncle Frank is going to be my father now. This house is getting too crowded." Handicaps of Age. Men of age object too much, consult too long, ad-enture too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.—Bacon. THE MONITOR 21,763,275 IN SCHOOLS OF U. S. Census Bureau Gives Out Statistics for 1920. VARY IN DIFFERENT STATES The school attendance in the United States in 1920, according to statistics just made public by the bureau of census, was 21,763,275 of both sexes between the ages of five and twenty years. Of these 10,886,703 were male and 10,876,572 female. The percentages are based on the population five to twenty years, inclusive, for the reason that the number of persons attending school at ages above and below these limits are insignificant. "The statistics of school attendance compiled from the returns of the census of 1920 are based upon the answers to a question on the population schedule as to whether the person enumerated had attended school between September 1, 1919, and the census date January 1, 1920," the bureau's report continues. "If the person had attended any school, college or other educational institution for any length of time within the period in question an affirmative answer was to be made. Figure Exceeds Daily Total. Figure Exceeds Daily Total. "The total number of persons returned as attending school is, therefore, larger than the number who were simultaneously in attendance at any one time between September 1, 1919, and January 1, 1920. Although this period represents considerably less than half the entire school year 1919-20 the number of persons who attended school in that year subsequently, but not prior to January 1, would form an insignificant proportion of the total enrollment. The figures are, therefore, fairly comparable with those for preceding censuses, at which enumerations were made later in the year. "The statistics on school attendance presented are limited to continental United States as a whole, the states and cities having 25,000 inhabitants or more. Less detailed statistics for states, counties and for incorporated places having 2,500 inhabitants or more, and complete statistics for the outlying possessions enumerated at the fourteenth census are presented in Volume III of the fourteenth census report. Vary In Different States. "Ages of compulsory school attendance vary in the different states, beginning at seven years in 21 states and at eight years in 27 states and the District of Columbia. "The differences among the proportions attending school for the several classes of the population are due in part to differences in distribution as between urban and rural communities. The native whites of foreign-born or mixed parentage and the foreign-born whites are found mainly in urban communities, in which school attendance begins and in general ends at somewhat earlier ages than in rural communities. It is probable, however, that the decidedly higher proportions for the native stock, fourteen years of age and over, are due in part to the better economic and social position of this class of population. Attendance at school, college or any other educational institution at the older school age is more clearly indicative of a higher economic level than school attendance at the younger ages, when local school facilities and legal requirements are dominant factors. PAYS 44-YEAR JUDGMENT $75 Debt That Grew to $450 "Bothered" Farmer "Conscience." J. N Wiggins of Palmyra, Neb., has achieved a little fleeting fame in the newspapers. He appeared at the court house at Winterset, Ia., the other day and said that he came to pay a judgment rendered against him forty-four years ago. Wiggins was a farmer in Iowa and a friend went surely on a note for $75. When it came due the surety had to pay. Wiggins having to leave, it was entered for $87.50, February 22, 1879. The surety, J. S. McGinnis, took an assignment, but died years ago. Wiggins paid McGinnis's heirs $450, which was the amount with 10 per cent interest compounded. Wiggins said that the statute of limitations had run against the claim, but it had "bothered" him and he wanted to get rid of the uneasy feeling before he died. WARNS OF STEAM BOILERS Engineers Issue Safety Rules to Prevent Explosions. Steam power is taking the place of strong right arms and "elbow grense" on West and Middle West farms, according to the boiler code committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The use of steam for scalding milk pails, cream separators, churning machinery and other dalrying apparatus is fast becoming general. Steam power is being used to pump water and saw wood. With the announcement of the increased use of steam on farms, the committee has sounded a warning that the application of safety laws to guard against explosion of high-pressure boilers is needed. The high-pressure boiler is as potentially dangerous as TNT, the committee declares. At Least One of the Causes. Every year sees one-time luxuries added to our list of necessities. That is the main cause of the high cost of living, directly as well as indirectly.—Exchange. OVERCOATS ON Small Payments AT Reliable Mercantile Co. FURNISHINGS, CLOTHING AND CAPS "The Store for Men" 1408 NORTH 24th STREET—CORNER HAMILTON Start paying NOW and then you will be ready when the cold winds blow DON'T DELAY—COME IN AND SEE US! DOCTOR SAYS CITY FOLKS ARE BECOMING GERM PROOF Constant Contact Produces Immunity, Is Conclusion After Research Work. City dwellers are becoming immune to many diseases because of constant contact with the germs which produce them, said Dr. William H. Park, director of the research laboratories of the department of health in New York, in making the observation that subways are an aid to health rather than a detriment. Subway travelers breathe in so many germs their systems become used to them. Scientific determination of the truth of this statement, Doctor Park explained, resulted from examination of public school children for diphtheria germs. The examination disclosed that many children had diphtheria germs. During the period they carried the germs, deaths from diphtheria declined rapidly, partly due to the anti-toxin and partly to natural immunization. Tendency of city dwellers to become immune was first noticed during the war. It was found at camps that men from larger cities did not succumb to epidemics as easily as men from rural districts. The country dweller is not stricken by disease so often, but when he is the disease is more serious in form. Another reason for the city dweller's resistance to disease is that country houses are not so well ventilated in the winter as city homes. Immunity, Doctor Park added, is not found only in the subways, for every congested portion of a city breeds the same resistance to disease. But in the subways, he said, the air is full of millions of germs which would produce terrible epidemics if the human body had not learned to assimilate them. Strengthening of resistance tends to reduce the germ vitality, and the fact that there is less tuberculosis now than fifty years ago is partly because the tuberculosis germs have decreased in virulence, Doctor Park said. We Are As Near to You As Your Telephone MEN'S SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED.....$1.25 LADIES' SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED.....$1.50 OTHER ARTICLES IN PROPORTION Fla-Tree Emblem of Home. The fig tree, from earliest times has been a garden tree cultivated for its shade and general usefulness. "Beneath the vine and fig tree" is used more than once in the Old Testament to designate "home." For centuries the fruit, fresh or dried, has made up a large part of the food of the natives of Western Asia and Southern Europe. Its juice is used to make a drink, and also to dye cloth. Its leaves polish ivory, and the bark makes cord. The sap of one species is poisonous. The fig tree, in climates congenial to its growth, produces two and sometimes three crops of fruit the same year, on distinct shoots. The trees grow rapidly from cuttings, and are propagated by budding, grafting and seeds. The large, beautiful leaves are deciduous, palmately veined, three-to-five lobed, wavy-margined, and somewhat rough and leathery. We own and operate our own cleaning plant. It is one of the best equipped in the city. WE CLEAN EVERYTHING BUT YOUR REPUTATION Only Colored Business of this nature in the city. $6,000 worth of equipment. We invite everybody. Village Bars Domino Games on Sundays Dunbar, W. Va.-Blue laws of ultramarine hue are being enforced in this municipality. The policy of the administration is keep the lid down tight. Somebody slipped over the line of demarcation the other Sunday and played dominoes. News of the crime reached the ears of Mayor R. H. Garrett, and he forthwith caused the following notice to be published in the Dunbar Advance: CLEANERS, DYERS AND HATTERS Phone ATlantic 3803 1721 Cuming Street MRS. JACK PINKSTON'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC Pupil of Isidor Philipp (Paris, France) Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music, Boston. 2415 North 22nd Street Tel. WE bster 6204 "Notice is hereby given that the playing of dominoes in any public place in Dunbar on Sunday will not be permitted after this date. B. H. Garrett, mayor." LATEST HITS FIRST! HEAR THEM! "Alabama Bound Blues" "Afternoon Blues" "Do It a Long Time, Papa" "I'm Gone, Dat's All" By Ham Tree Harrington (Bert Williams' Successor) By Clara Smith "My Electric Girl" And Many Others ALL BY THE COUNTRY'S FOREMOST COLORED ARTISTS You Are Welcome at RIALTO MUSIC SHOP TWO STORES 1416 Douglas Street 4907 South 24th Street EAGLE MIKADO 174 MIKADO 122 The YELLOW PENCIL with the RED BAND EAGLE PENCIL CO. NEW YORK, U.S.A. No.174 MADE BY THE LARGEST PENCIL FACTORY IN THE WORLD To Avoid Pyorrhea Use DENTLO PYORRHEA PREVENTIVE TOOTH PASTE 25c--2 oz. Tube Manufactured by Kaffir Chemical Laboratories (A Race Enterprise) OMAHA, NEBRASKA ASK FOR IT AT DRUG STOPES TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE 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. Louis LaCour left Tuesday for Lincoln where he will enter the University of Nebraska. Miss Leona Brown who has been spending the summer here with her aunt left Sunday for Lawrence, Kans., to resume her studies in the Kansas University. Mrs. Elizabeth Buford having sold her home, 3510 Blonde street, has moved to 2618 Binney street, where she will reside temporarily with her sister, Mrs. Bert Johnson. She expects to build soon. Mrs. William Rogers has gone to Moberly to visit her parents. Upon her return she will go to Chicago to reside. Her husband has secured a position there in the postal service. The Nay Bros., Harry and Hurl, formerly with the Georgia Minstrels, but now known as the Nay Brothers Troubadors are in the city visiting their sister, Mrs. C. J. Phelps, 2433 Franklin street. Mr. B. Brewer, 3010 V street, South Side, is reported as quite ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. S. C. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Phelps, 2433 Franklin street, returned home this week from a trip with her brothers, Harry and Hurl Nay, to Winner and Fairfax, S. D. Mrs. Delbert V. Gordon and her infant daughter have left the Methodist hospital and are now at the family residence, 2863 Miami street. "Mother" Howard, as she is affectionately called, entertained at a delightful luncheon at her home, 2429 Maple street, Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. Elmira Owens of DuQueen, Ill. Covers were laid for ten. Miss Hazel Campbell of Kansas City, Mo., is the house guest of Mrs. B. Phoenix, 1412 North Twentysixth street. She will remain in the city indefinitely. Mr. B. G. Johnson of Mobile, Ala. has joined his wife and baby who have been in the city several months. Mrs. Johnson was one of the vacational teachers at Pilgrim Baptist church. They are contemplating making Omaha their home. Rev. A. B. Lennox of Detroit, Tex., moderator of the North East Texas Baptist association, and his son-in-law, Rev. J. H. Herrington of Kaufmann, Tex., enroute home from the National Baptist convention in Los Angeles, spent Friday night and Saturday here, visiting Dr. G. B. Lennox, who is the son of the former. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Metcalfe who motored over to Kansas City to attend the Methodist conference, accompanied by Mrs. Hanger, Mrs. Anna Burton and Mrs. Robinette returned Monday and report a pleasant time. Mrs. J. W. Pinkston entertained at breakfast Saturday morning at the residence of her mother, Mrs. John Crawford, 2505 Maple street; the Rev. A. H. Lennox of Detroit, Tex.; the Rev. J. H. Herrington of Kaufmann, Tex., and Rev. Robert W. Bagnall of New York. A previous engagement prevented the presence of Father Williams who was also invited. The Rev. Z. E. McGee, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church, returned Saturday from Los Angeles where he attended the National Baptist convention. He was accompanied by the Rev. Dr. E. L. Twine of Jackson, Miss., who is his guest and will preach for him Sunday. Dr. Twine has a great reputation as a pulpit orator. George W. Gamble of Minneapolis, Minn., brother of Mrs. John Albert Williams, was an Omaha visitor Thursday. It was his first visit here in eleven years and he was astonished at the marvelous growth of the city. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, state missionary for Colored Baptists, attended the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles, Cal., and will visit San Francisco, Pasadena, Cal.; Salt Lake City, Utah, and Denver, Colo., before his return. Mrs. W. G. Haynes, 2859 Corby street, entertained at a delightful reception from 3 to 6 Wednesday afternoon complimentary to her mother, Mrs. Belle Pulpress of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Helpers' Club gave a dinner Wednesday afternoon and evening at the North End "Y". It was some dinner, but unfortunately the almost torential downpour of rain kept many away. Mrs. W. S. Metcalfe is president and Mrs. A. D. James, secretary, of this praiseworthy club. PLEASE PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WHEN THE COLLECTOR CALLS. LINCOLN PERSONALS The N. A. A. C. held a rousing meeting in the A. M. E. Church on Monday night, Sept. 17, the occasion being a visit by Mr. Robt. W. Bagnall of New York, director of the local branches of the association. Mrs. Gertrude Haynes, president of the local branch, presiding, who called the meeting to order. The program committee, Mrs. A. C. Stanley, came forward and took charge. Rev. G. W. Carter of Newman M. E. Church offered invocation. The N. A. A. C. P. hymn was sung by the audience and a vocal solo rendered by Miss Opal Ashford, after which Mrs. Haynes made a few remarks, and in turn, introduced Mr. P. L. Moore, who after making a brief but forcible talk, presented the speaker of the evening, Mr. Bagnall, who, after extending cordial greetings to the president, staff of officers, and the people of Lincoln, launched hurriedly on to his effective manner, narrating the good work the association had done, and were doing, toward the advancement of our groups in all parts of this country, especially in effective parts where disturbances have arisen. Hence, it is strange more of our group are not interested in the association. Mr. Bagnall gave a number of deplorable incidents, which had been heaped upon the black man without a cause. All these things, we know, are true, but yet you find the majority of our folks unconcerned. Mr. Bagnall is a fine speaker. We would like to hear him again. Quite a number responded to $10, $5, $3, $2 and $1.50 memberships in the association. A banquet was given in the dining hall. Most of the fair sized audience went down and enjoyed the palatial eatables — manna, orange punch, chicken paddies, green peas, mashed potatoes, hot biscuits and butter, coffee, salad, ice cream and cake. This event should be long remembered and the association grow under it. Mrs. W. L. Todd entertained the Progressive Twelve Club at her home last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gladys Hill returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., last Wednesday after spending some weeks with her father, Rev. H. W. Botts and children, here. Thomas Tibbets of St. Joseph, Mo., has returned here for school. Ed. Croft returned from the east Monday. Miss Florence Grant spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Sadie Cummins, at Omaha. Mrs. Izetta Malone returned home from Kansas City, Kansas, Monday after attending annual conference there last week. Mrs. Malone announces that Rev. M. C. Knight has been reappointed to serve Lincoln another year. Mr. Jeltz of Chicago son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeltz, is visiting his mother here. Mr. Guy Wiley entertained the Utopian Art Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mosley last Thursday night. Quite a crowd of members were in attendance, and the meeting proved a profitable one. Word comes from Los Angeles, California, this week that Rev. H. W. Botts will be home for the fifth Sunday, Sept. 30th. Covenant and prayer services were carried out at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had their meetings. Rev. O. F. Adair preached at night. Crowd fairly good. Mrs. Helen Owens entertained the Mission at her home on University avenue last Tuesday night. E. P. Graves is able to be out again after some illness. Rev. T. J. Porter conducted services at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday in absence of the pastor at conference. The Sunday School and Aid Societies had services as usual. Rev. G. W. Carter held his services as usual at the Newman M. E. church last Sunday. Members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church are busy arranging to celebrate their pastor's third anniversary as pastor of the Church. Waste of Light in Movies. Only about 1 per cent of the light produced in the motion-picture projector actually reaches the screen Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 21. Speaking before the National Association for Advancement of Colored people, who recently held a race relations conference here, Representative L. C. Dyer, of the eighth district, Missouri district, said he would reintroduce his federal anti-lynching bill on the first day of the new congress. ```markdown ``` Y.W.C.A. NORTH END BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec'y To the Girls and Women of Omaha! Every girl and every women of Omaha, every active or inactive member of the Young Women's Christian Association, is especially urged to attend a "Get Together Meeting" to be held Thursday, September 27, at 8:15 p. m. at the North Side Branch, Twenty-second and Grant streets. An interesting and instructive program as to the real value and absolute necessity for the Young Women's Christian Association to this community, has been arranged. Rev. John Albert Williams and Mrs. Carrie Ada Campbell, the General Secretary of the Central Branch of the Y. W. C. A., will be the speakers of the evening; excellent musical renditions by some of the best local talent. Come! Let your presence indicate your interest, then enjoy a delightful social hour afterwards. A cordial invitation is also extended to the men. Play to Be Given On Monday, October 1st, at 8:15 p.m., the play "A Garden of Flowers" will be presented by the Garden Club at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., Twenty-second and Grant streets. Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt, chairman, and members of this particular club are certainly sparing no pains in making this a very beautiful and artistic affair. Read more about it next week, but remember the date. Admission 25 cents. September Vesper Service September Vesper Service The fourth Sunday of every month has been set apart for the monthly Vesper Service to be held at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A. Twenty-second and Grant streets. It is the aim and purpose of the Religious Education Committee, of which Mrs. H. R. Bell as chairman, to make these meetings both educational and inspirational. Come, hear the program Sunday, September 23rd at 4 p. m. Social hour from 5 to 6 p. m. Girl Reserves! Friend girl, are YOU a Girl Reserve? Any girl between twelve and eighteen, whether in grade school or high school, business or industry, may become a member of the Girl Reserves. Girl Reserves are everywhere, in cities, towns and open country; they share good times with one another, but best of all they find life—abundant life. Come to the "Y" and join today! Educational Classes Classes in Health Education, Religious Education and General Education will open Monday evening, October 8th. Registration begins Monday, October 1st. The fall term will be for ten weeks. The tuition and schedule will be announced next week. Don't fall to take advantage of these educational opportunities! The First Epitaphs. The First Epitaphs. The custom of inscribing epitaphs among Christians dates from the Third century B. C. It was copied from an ancient Egyptian custom of hanging around the neck of a body a tablet inscribed, "May He Serve Osiris." Australia's Plague of Rabbits. It is estimated that there are now in Australia 30,000,000,000 rabbits, all descended from a few patras of cotton-tails brought from America about seventy years ago. Not That? 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NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICA. ‘TION. ‘To Anna Stewart, non-resident de- fendant: You are hereby notified that Cleve- land Stewart, your husband, and the plaintift herein, filed his petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 15th day of January, 1923, to obtain a divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty and willful de- sertion for more than two years last past. You are required to answer said petition on or before 15th day of Oc- tober, 1923. CLEVELAND STEWART. (4t-8-31) H. P. PINKETT, Attorney. Room 12, Patterson Block. PRORATE NONCE, In the Matter of the Estate of Alfred G. Marshall, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the said deceased will = the Seer C3 Cote gos be- fore me, County Judge ouglas County, "Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said county, on the 26th day of October. 1923, and on the 26th day of December,, 1923, at nine o'clock a. m., each day, for the pur- pose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and_allow- ance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 2ind day of September, BRYCE CRAWFORD, 48-24-28 County Judge. N. W. WARE Attorney at Law 111 South Fourteenth St. ‘Omaha, Neb. Pee EBNDAREE Fy To Walter Harvell, non-resident de- fendant: You are hereby notified that Alberter Harvell, on the 5th day of June, 1928, ag plaintiff, filed her pe- tition in the District Court of Doug- las County, Nebr., wherein she prays to obtain a decree of divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty and non- support; and that on the 17th day of September, 1923, the District Court of Douglas County, Nebr., entered an order that service of summons in this action may be had by publication, as is by law ‘made and provided. You are therefore required to an- swer plaintiff's petition, on or before the 27th day of October, 1923. ALBERTER HARVELL, 4t-9-21-28 ROOMS FOR RENT—Furnished room in mod- ern home. No other roomers. One block from Dodge and Twentytourtt street car lines. Gentleman prefer- red. WEbster 1888,—9-21-23, FOR RENT—One single bed room, 2216 North Twenty-seventh avenue WEbster 6834.—9-21-23. FOR RENT—Beautiful front room in private home. Home privilege WEbster 5880. 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WANTED—Colored men to qualify tor sleeping car and train porters. Ex- perience unnecessary, transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt. ‘St, Louis, Mo, Madame A. C. Whitley, agent for the Madam South and Johnson hair system, wishes to announce to her many friends and patrons that she bas moved to 2724 Miami street. Tel. Webster 3067.—Adv. “ ‘PHOROUGRLY worthy used tumnt- ture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1p. m, and 5 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. ‘WILL CARE FOR CHILDREN during day. Webster 5660. Use DENTLO tor the teeth, Large tube 28¢—Adv. We make boys ‘to cal The Mon! paged snete Lv en ae » money oolling “BUCK” AND “BUBBLES” AT GAYETY THEATRE The Famous Colored Team With Har- ry Steppe in “Dancing Around” Local theatre-goers cannot afford to miss “Dancing Around,” announced by the popular Gayety Theatre as its attraction for week starting Saturday ‘matinee, as this is one of the season's offerings well worth a visit to the theatre. The show, which is—as one can gather from the title—a carnival of dancing, also combines the rare charm of youth and talent. The cast, strong in its entertaining powers, is headed by Harry (Bananas) Steppe, whose fun making ability is well-known to the followers of Columbia Burlesque. Buck and Bubbles, two colored per- formers, contribute very materially to the entertainment with their songs, dances and playing of musical in- struments, These two boys are recox- nized as the successors of Williams and Walker. Lillian Smalley, as prima donna, is pleasing and efficient; Fred (Fatty) Slater, who works opposite to Steppe, is an Irish comedian who is always funny; Arthur Putnam, the straight man of the cast, is an excel- lent foil for the comedians; Rose Dut- fin, the soubrette, is a bundle of pep and personality; Geo. Rose, the juven- ile, is a good looking chap with lots of ability; Alan Walker is another dancer who contributes much to the show's success; Edna Howard and Edna Davenport, are both acrobatic dancers full of vim and grace; the Bodine Sisters both sing and dance equally well; Aneta White does a tra- peze act, displaying rare grace and charm; Betty Meyers is a clever hard shoe dancer; Paula Joyce, a singer and dancer, while Ina Kay does some dancing stunts that are new and novel. Nor must we overlook the chorus which is much more attractive than most of the ones playing here this season. In fact one of the unusual features about “Dancing Around” 1s the vivacity of the entire chorus and the excellent execution of all of the lively and graceful ensemble dances. ‘The sensational work of Buck and ‘Bubbles will be the talk of Omaha. - “Dancing Around” is in two big acts and six colorful scenes. Its book is by Harry Steppe and Arthur Put- num and its lyrics and music by Joe Trent. The show is staged by Mav. rice Cain and the dances by Seymour and Frank Montgomery. | There will be a matinee at 2:15 Lee all week. Sunday’s matinee starts at 3:00. PEATURE OF AK-SAR-BEN HISTORIC PAGEANT President Coolidge, receiving the oath of office in the parlor of his father's home in New England, wil be one of the feature floats in the Patnotic Historic America pageant [which is to be one of the highlights \in the annual Ak-Sar-Ben festival, Oc- [tober 3. | To be sure of the correctness of ‘the smallest detail, photographers went to the little Vermont homestead, where the president spent his boy- ‘hood. and photographed the room just as it was when the elder Coolidge aa- ministered the oath of office to his ‘son. The photographs are being used to ‘govern the construction of the float. Purniture, pitcures, wall decorations, seine ‘and rugs will be reproduced exactly. The Patriotic Historic America pag- cant will cost $30,000, forty floats be- Ing entered, each representing some patriotic incident in the history of the nation. More than 4,000 men, women and children will take part. Fifteen hands will participate. ‘The pageant was written by John Lee Webster, pioneer attorney of Omaha. WOMAN “JUST TRAVELIN” 1S PUT OFF TRAIN Chico, Calif, Sept. 21—Susan Bell, colored, 80 years old, according to the local police, was arrested last night when she was put off a South- ern Pacific train she had boarded at Vina, after telling the conductor she had neither money nor ticket, and said she was going “nowhere in par- ticular, just travelin’.” eat pec oi ed Magy are showing their apprecia- tion for the Monitor by sending in their subscriptions. Are you a sub- scriber? If not, why not? Is your subseription due? If so, please pay it prmptly. WANTED TO RENT—Two or three furnished rooms for light house Keeping. ‘Tel. WE bster 4584. FOR SAL#—é-ro0m moder houve, half block from ‘Twenty-fourth street car line. For information call ‘WE bster 2179, until 9 p. m.; after that WE bster 1373. See eee eee ee Eas at DE LUXE CAFE Burke & Wiley, Proprietors. 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