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HAGAN-TALBERT RECITAL MONDAY NIGHT LIFTING LIFT TO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy HAGAN WOULD FRIGHTEN COLORED CITIZENS FROM THEIR HOMES Warning Given Dean College of Liberal Arts, Howard University, and Other Prominent Banks. MOB SINGS POPULAR HYMN Demonstration in Bloomingdale Stopped by Police Reserves after "Ultimatum" is Special to The Monitor by WALTER J. SINGLETON Washington, D. C., Nov. 16.—A crowd of men and women numbering 1,000 assembled at 6:45 o'clock on the evening of November 6th and marched from First and U streets northwest to the homes of colored property owners with an "ultimatum" that they vacate the neighborhood. The police reserves of the eighth precinct, led by Captain C. Plemons, were called to disperse the crowd, which scattered without protest. The action of the men and women of the Bloomingdale section followed the adoption by the North Washington Citizens' association of a resolution at a special meeting Monday night in the United Brethern church, North Capitol and R streets northwest, calling for a demonstration. Henry Gilligan, chairman of the housing committee of the North Washington Citizens' association, was selected as spokesmen. Those in charge of the demonstration included Robert M. Yost, president of the citizens' association; Guy Numbers, secretary, and Phillip Grumbrecht, treasurer of the association. Warned Against Violence Mr. Gilligan outlined the purpose of the meeting. He admonished the crowd to be "level-headed," not to threaten and under no circumstances to resort to violence. While the crowd was assembling more than 200 automobiles gathered. The crowd first went to the home of Willizm F. Clark, 143 U street northwest, at the corner of Flagler place. Mr. Gilligan and his committee mounted the steps and in response to their ring for admission the door was answered by a woman. Before the spokesman could hand her the printed ultimatum a news photographer, taking a flashlight picture, threw a scare into the crowd when the powder exploded. The door of the Clark home was quickly closed. The crowd then went to the home of Dr. D. W. Woodward, a Howard university professor, at Flagler Place and W street. Dr. Woodward answered the door and was handed the "ultimatum." Mr. Gilligan requested it be read then. The crowd had surged up and surrounded the house. Dr. Woodward read the "ultimatum" but made no comment. An occupant of the home drove up in an automobile and was halted and questioned by the crowd. Hymn Sung by Marchers Then the crowd, singing "Onward, Christian Soldiers", marched to the home of Lawrence Prince, living just around the corner on Flagler Place. After the door bell was rung without a response being received, someone noticed a light in the house and several climbed to the front windows and rattled the class. Prince finally came to the door. He too was served with the "ultimatum". It was while the crowd was staging the demonstration in front of the Prince home that a riot call was sent in to the Eighth precinct. The arrival of the auto patrol filled with policemen was met with cheers and handclapping, especially by the women and girls in the crowd. Captain Plemmons sought out the leaders of the movement and told them that the crowd must disperse. Chairman Gilligan told him the purpose of the demonstration, but Captain Plemmons ordered his men to clear the streets and told the men and women to return to their homes. It was learned that the demonstrations were the aftermath of the purchase of a home by Dr. Woodward two months ago and the buying of a home by William Clark a week later. Prince recently moved into his house. Following the purchase of the house by Dr. Woodward, residents of the neighborhood called on him and requested him to move. Policemen of the Eighth precinct were detailed to the house to prevent trouble. The "ultimatum" presented read: THE MONITOR "These men and women here are property owners of Bloomingdale, and they want you to know they resent to the limit your purchase of the property in this section, and particularly your moving into the property. You may not have known that you were buying property in a white neighborhood, but, whether you knew this or not, you did buy, and we want you to know that we expect you to vacate these premises. We will help you find a purchaser for the property and will co-operate with you in any and every way possible if you will indicate to us that you will do the wise and courageous thing—move out. We know the leaders of your own race agree with this proposition." The "ultimatum" was unsigned. Calls Ubon Negroes to Think—Condemns European Colonization and Urges the Founding of Nation Special to The Monitor by WALTER L. SINGLETON WALTER J. SINGLETON. Walter, D. C., Nov. 16.—Condemning colonization by European nations in Africa, Marcus Garvey, self-styled provisional president of Africa, and president general of the Universal Negro Improvement association, speaking here November 6 before more than 2,000 Negroes in the John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal church, declared that Africa is for the Negroes, and that they should band together and set up a government there. "Uncle Tom" is a figure of the past, he said, adding that the Negroes have buried him and are still burying his like, every day. A new type of Negro, with higher ambitions, has come the speaker emphasized. But withal, he continued, the Negro is backward and lazy, and will never get anywhere until he decides to go out for himself. Garvey, who was convicted in New York courts on a charge of using the mail to defraud, in connection with his "Black Star Steamship Line, a subsidiary of the Universal Negro Improvement association, declared that he was willing to do anything to get his race a place in Africa—even go to jail. Garvey thanked the Ku Klux Klan for its frankness in saying America is for the white man. This, he pointed out, is bringing the Negroes to a clearer race consciousness. "I am calling upon the Negroes to think," Garvey asserted. "They must remember that America is for the white people, Europe and Russiaaare for the white people, Asia is for the yellow races, but Africa must be for the black man. And the gooner the leaders in European nations realize that, and relinquish their colonies in Africa, the better it will be for them; for we, the members of the Universal Negro Improvement association, are coming 400,000,000 strong, and we are willing to go to any lengths for the land that is ours." COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA NEWS Mrs. E. H, Blackburn, 1117 Avenue D recently returned from Peoria, Ill., and Topeka, Kans., where she visited relatives and friends. A fine boy was born to her grand-daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Bibbs at Topeka, October 23. Mrs. Susie Robinson, 2503 Fourth Avenue, left Tuesday evening for Los Angeles, Cal., where she will meet her husband and make it their future home. On the eve of her departure Tuesday the ladies of the community tendered her a surprise party and presented her with two silver cake plates. Several of the women representing civic and religious organizations with which she has been actively identified. Expressed regret at Mrs. Robinson's departure and good wishes for her in her new home. Miss Erna Smith, 1402 South 7th stret, who has been ill all summer shows no improvement. Mrs. Erma Jones, 1117 Avenue D, who has ben on the sick list for the past two weeks is able to be up. Mrs. L. J. Mallette, 2318 South 7th street, entertained Sunday at a 10 o'clock breakfast, Miss Payne, Miss Vaughener, Mrs. White and Mr. Napoleon Holder of Omaha and Mr. Mrs. James Cook of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Raymond Clayton, 3003 Avenue F, recently returned from Chicago and Leavenworth, Kans., where she had a month's pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Maymie Fearman, 3215 Fourth Avenue, will leave Saturday for Louisville, Ky., to visit her grand-mother who is very ill. She expects to be gone until the first of next year. A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1923 THE WEEKLY PRESS The brilliant pianist who appears in joint recital with Florence Cole-Talbert at Brandeis Theatre, Monday night, November 19th, under the atlipses of the Church of St. Phillip the Deacon. Florentine F. Pinkston will be Mrs. Talbert's accompanist. Music lovers will thus have the privilege of hearing three of our leading artists in one evening. SIGHTS, EXPERIENCES AND IMPRESSIONS OF A TRAVELLER WHO ATTENDED NATL. BAPTIST CONVENTION, LOS ANGELES (Continued from last week) Speeding along the road of a "Thousand Wonders" we were charmed with its scenic grandeur. Here we saw mostly the beauty and bountheousness of God manifested in nature. Viewing this beauty, I compared it with Christ's saying concerning the lillies of the field, that "Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." Truly he sends the sunshine and the rain. He sends the harvest golden grain. He is man's friend. "Did you see that cypress tree the shape of an ostrich? Look at the breakers dashing over those large cliffs!" "Auditor, please sir, what kind of trees are those slender, tall, white looking ones?" They are called the Eucalyptus. There is an oil extracted from them for medical purposes for such as colds, etc. "What are those large buildings we see on that very high hill?" "That is a Catholic institution and campus," answered the auditor, and all wondered how they managed to stay up there. It reminded one of the old monasteries where the sainted monks sought to seclude themselves from the world to help save it. But Christ has taught us a more helpful way; to live in the world ministering to its many needs, and yet, be not partakers of its evils. We can only prove our virtue and strength by coming in contact with trials and temptations and withal remain a light in darkness and the salt of the earth, that will not lose its savour. As the train glided along, many exclamations were heard and questions asked. "The next station will be San Francisco," cried the auditor. Such a stir for our wraps and luggage. One dear sister from Tennessee had so many she could not get off with the crowd. Her devoted pastor offered to help her, but the last thing I heard her say was, "No honey, you just go on; you can't carry all mine and yours too." I am quite sure she made it some way. Darkness had now covered the earth and the pretty dazzling lights were cheering and much appreciated We were eager to reach San Francisco. Here the large delegation was cordially received and entertained by the good citizens. It was much cooler in Frisco than we had experienced in Los Angeles or along the route. Women were stylishly attired in fall clothing and kid gloves. The air of the folk and the appearance of the city all seemed to HELEN E. HAGAN pianist who appears in joint recital wi s Theatre, Monday night, November 19 th of St. Philip the Deacon. Florentin companist. Music lovers will thus ha hur leading artists in one evening. S AND IMPRESSIONS OF NATL. BAPTIST CONVE By Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson harmonize with those of a metropo- lis. San Francisco is the chief city of California, one of the most im- portant, west of the Mississippi river, the commercial emporium of the Pa- cific coast, and is situated on the bay of San Francisco, which is from three to twelve miles wide and fifty- five miles long, and opens into the ocean through a narrow passage calle the "Golden Gate." Many tourists who expect to see a real golden gate are disappointed to see only this narrow passage that affords entrance from the Pacific Ocean into the Bay and hence to San Francisco. It is said, that few cities in the world can vie with her in her beauty or in natu- ral advantages of her situation. As we stood down at the Bay on the pier watching the ships coming in and the sea gulls flying, and the fisherman's boats in line, looking up a delegate remarked, "Surely Christ was thinking of San Francisco when he said, 'A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.'" The sandy hills on which the city is built give an uneven and picturesque surface, and some of them like Nob hill, 300 feet high, and Twin Peaks, 925 feet high, afford magnificent views. Somehow I just loved those hills, although it might have been an impulsive fancy. The spirit of childhood seemed to have possessed me again. My, how I enjoyed riding up and down those hills and catching hold of the seat to keep from turning over. What fun! It reminded me of the days of see-sawing away up and then away down you go! "I would not like to live on these hills," said one. A citizen replied, "don't fret, you would never have an opportunity, only the rich live on the hills, Ha! ha!" A notable peculiarity of the town is Market Street. A broad throughfare running from the Bay for 3½ miles to the Twin Peaks, dividing the city into two sections. All cars seem to lead from and back to this street, making it difficult to get lost. After the terrible earthquake and fire the city was rebuilt mostly with brick buildings. The colored Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. occupy the same building. They have not the support from the other race that we are blessed with here. However, they are progressing nicely. We learned that most of our group live across the Bay in Oakland. Things are cheaper over there. But many of the people have to work in Frisco. Did I see many Japanese and Chinese Yes, indeed, I think the Orient had a holiday in Frisco at the time. There were so many to be seen. Shall I tell you about Chinatown now and the Japanese garden in the next issue? Well, our visit to Chinatown was well worth the while. We certainly would have missed an interesting sight had we not gone. Many women were dressed in the Oriental style, of black suits looking like pajamas. This group has leased this part of town for ninety-nine years. Here we met many of them well dressed and refined looking, walking leisurely along. These brightly lighted streets with beautifully decorated windows displaying rich and costly materials were seen. Business men, some of large physique., showing prosperity, culture and self reliance were noticed. Here we not only saw the well known Chinese laundry and chop suey joint but a great diversity of reputable and thriving business. Spacious and attractive grocery stores, meat markets, fruit stores with imported fruits from their country. Splendid department stores with Oriental silks, rugs, draperies and kimonas; curio shops with many odd and interesting things. A woman could buy all day and not be satisfied. Jewelry stores with trays of gold and precious stones. Imposing Banks, Trust and Loan Firms. What weird music, thought I, as we listened to an orchestra playing for a dance we could not see. It must have been a dance to their Gods. Yet we saw a Y. M. C. A. somewhere around. We tried to linger as long as possible sightseeing in and out the stores—hoping to catch a bit of inspiration from these folk, who are so wonderfully organized and possess such a magnanimous spirit, who have in their minds and heart the value and appreciation of co-operation. The very rich, we were told do much of their purchasing from these Oriental. Is it not possible for us to reach that place of achievement? RADIO CONCERT The concert given by local talent last Tuesday night by courtesy of the Donley Catering Company and broadcasted by WOAW was a decided success. The program as given in The Monitor was carried out with the substitution of two numbers by the Dunbar Harmony quartette for those to have been given by Miss Irene Cochran who is out of the city. The piano work, both in solos and accompanists, by the Misses Lucy Allen, and Francis D. Gordon, pupils of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston, was excellent and bespeaks volumes for the thorough work of teacher and punils. Clarence Desdunes, as a violinist, always pleases. The vocal numbers by Miss Stratton and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen were fine renditions. NDAY ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The revival under the Rev. Dr. G. L. Prince is being largely attended and spiritual results are manifest. The B. Y. P. U. had an attendance of 112 Sunday evening. The trio rendered by Mesdames Tut and Ray and Miss Darlena Duvall was a pleasant feature of the program. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Thos. Taggart, pastor There were excellent and well attended services all day Sunday beginning with the Sunday school session. The Mission Circle rendered an excellent program of solos, papers and recitations at 2:30 p. m. and by the choir girls of the Red Circle. Mr. Gardner, assistant superintendent of the Sunday school will speak on the "Life of David" Sunday. Sunday closes the rally for payment on organ. NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr. Louis Neal, please notify him that his father, R. H. Neal, 2905 Lake street, is very sick and would like to hear from him at once. HAVE RETURNED FROM AN EXTENSIVE TRIP Mr. and Mrs. George Watson, 2716 North Twentyeighth avenue, have recently returned from an extensive two months' visit to California and Texas. They spent several days visiting Mr. Watson's sister at Los Angeles, and then took in other California points, going thence to their former home at Fort Worth, Texas, where they had a delightful visit with relatives and friends. The trip was exceedingly beneficial to Mr. Watson's health. SOCIETY EDITOR Miss Lutie M. Bryant has consented to act as society editor. Items may be mailed to her address to Box 1204, or phoned to her at ATLANTIC 1644 or WEBster 0134 evenings. Items must reach the office by Wednesday night to insure insertion in current issue. SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 1811 North Twentythird Street. J. S. William, Pastor. Sunday was the greatest day in the history of Salem. Supt. Whitelau seemed to be at his best and Sunday school was grand. At eleven o'clock the pastor preached an excellent sermon to an appreciative audience. At three o'clock Dr. C. E. W. Cox and the congregation of Grove M. E. church conducted service. B. Y. P. U. was up to the standard with a good attendance. The men's class had charge of the program. At 8 o'clock p. m. Dr. Pinkett of Colorado delivered a great sermon. The sick of the church are Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Murry. Rev. E. L. Todd of Peoria, Ill., is conducting a revival. Everybody welcome. WESTERN WOMEN BECOMING ACTIVE IN NATIONAL POLITICS New York, Nov. 16.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received word from Colorado that white women belonging to the republican party intend to demand enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the next Congress. At the recent first annual Roosevelt birthday dinner of the Lincoln Club in Denver Mrs. Florence M. Stote of Colorado Springs outlined the women's demands for legislation. Mrs. Stote cited five principal measures which women in politics will support and which they will look to the republican party to enact. One of these is the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, to give justice to the Negro and end a record of lynching which, she said, totaled 4,000 in the last 35 years, twenty of the lynchings having taken place in Colorado. Mrs. Stote also declared the republican women of Colorado were up in arms against the Ku Klux Klan, and challenged the republican party on this issue. She said: "Our opinion (the women's) of the Ku Klux Klan is that it un-American, undemocratic and un-Christian, that it breeds racial prejudice and sets creed against creed in violation of the fundamentals of our Constitution." 1. You help thirty social agencies by giving to the COMMUNITY CHEST. GROWING THANK YOU Vol. IX—No. 20 NIGHT ANOTHER REASON RACE LEAVES THE SUNNY SOUTHLAND South Carolina's Expenditures on Educating White and Colored Children Show Glaring Inequalities FIGURES TELL SORRY STORY Show That While Negroes Outnumber Whites Ten Times More Money Is Spent for Latter than New York, Nov. 16.—In connection with the estimated northward migration of 500,000 Negroes in one year, South Carolina's expenditures on the education of white and colored children are offered in evidence by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, as one of the chief causes disposing colored people to leave the South. The figures published by South Carolina's Department of Education show that ten times as much was spent on white as on Negro children, although the Negro population at the 1920 U. S. Census, exceeds the white population. The South Carolina educational statistics, covering the years 1922-1923, as compiled by Power W. Bethea, State Supervisor of Rural Schools, and published in the Charlestown News and Courier of October 31, 1923 gives the following suggestive facts: Population, U. S. Census 1920— white 818,538, Negro 864,719; Total educational expenditure for whites, $10,034,049.96, for Negroes, $1,119- 142.62; Teachers' salaries: men, white $1,366,276.71, Negro $211,195.27 and women, white $8,460,630.51, Negro $634,713.91; Transportation of pupils, white $88,903.94, Negro $53.00; Libraries, white $1,121.00, Negro $55.59; Furniture and apparatus, white schools $188,855.02, Negro schools $22,983.09; Grounds, buildings, repairs, rents, for white $1,970,944.22, for Negroes $187,053.63. FAHER AND SON BANQUET Wednesday night, a Father and Son, Mother and Daughter banquet was given by the Men's Club of St. Paul's Presbyterian church. About sixty guests were present and a most helpful and enjoyable evening was spent. The pastor, Rev. Russel Taylor, bade the guests welcome and introduced Dr. A. G. Edwards as toastmaster. Dr. W. W. Peebles responded to the toast "Our Sons," in a brief well-chosen address; and Russel Taylor, jr., to "Our Fathers," stressing chumship. Dr. L. E. Britt substituted for his wife who was to have responded to "Our Daughters" which he did admirably. Miss Gertrude Lucas was to have spoken on "Our Mothers," but was unable to be present. Rev. John Albert Williams was called upon to speak on this subject. Musical numbers were furnished by Miss Franees D. Gordon, Mrs. C. S. Spriggs and Mr. James Owens. LOCAL BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. ELECTS OFFICERS At a largely attended meeting of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held last Sunday afternoon at Grove M. E. Church, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Rev. John Albert Williams, president; Rev. Russel Taylor, vice-president; Y. P. Logan, secretary; H. L. Anderson, treasurer. The meeting was called to order by the president, Henry R. Black, who had rendered faithful service for the past three years, and certain preliminary business dispatched. He then yielded the chair to the Rev. Russel Taylor, vice-president, who presided during the nominations for the presidency. As he was one of five persons nominated he yielded the chair to Attorney John Adams, who presided during the elections. The election of the executive committee was deferred until next Sunday afternoon, the officers-elect being named as a nominating committee to present names of candidates for these offices. A large attendance is requested for Sunday afternoon. The hour of meeting is four o'clock. ACTOR VISITING OMAHA FRIENDS Karl Cook, known in private life as Nathan C. H. Brown, Jr., son of the late Nathan Brown of Omaha, who is quite prominent in stage life, is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. William M. Lewis and other relatives. It has been several years since he was here and he is most agreeably surprised with the growth of his old home town. 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All persons born or naturalized in the United 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, libertyerty 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. INCONSISTENT CONDUCT It would be rather interesting to know how the members of the United Brethren Church of Bloomingdale, a suburb of Washington, D. C., who were apparently leaders in staging a mob demonstration against reputable residents of that community, not on account of their character, but of their color, square their conduct with the tenets of their religion. The protest meeting was held in their house of worship and from it they sallied forth to deliver their ultimatum that reputable citizens should vacate their lawfully purchased property. As they sallied forth on their questionable mission they sang "Onward, Christian Soldiers, Marching As To War" but fortunately they did not desecrate "the Cross of Jesus" by carrying that sacred symbol before them. It is a wonder, however, that they did not. Demonstrations of this character are regrettable, but they react much more harmfully upon the demonstrators than upon their victims. They are to be deplored too, because they reflect a sentiment which America must outgrow if she is ever to take her rightful place as an exemplar of the ideals of democracy. GOVERNMENT SCANDALS The charge of scandal in the operation of the Veterans' Bureau brings to mind that there have been other alleged scandals in governmental affairs by officials of high authority and clothed with great responsibilities. Such charges do not reflect credit upon those from whom we should expect better things. With the frequent alleged fracturing of the moral code by prominent representatives of the dominant race, it ill becomes them to preen themselves upon their "superiority" either of ability or character. That there seems to be a sincere desire to probe the charges and if proven to punish the guilty gives encouragement to believe that the American people believe in the right. ARE YOU READY? Are you ready to subscribe for the Community Chest We are quite sure you are. Next Monday the drive begins. Men and women will devote their time to canvassing every home in this city to raise $402,000 for charitable and welfare work. Every family is asked to give at least $5.00 as its yearly contribution to this good work. Do you know how much this Advertis A hen is not sup Much common Yet every time s She cackles f A rooster hasn't Advertising Talk A hen is not supposed to have Much common sense or tact, Yet every time she lays an egg She cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn't got a lot Of intellect to show, But none the less most roosters have Enough good sense to crow. The mule, the most despised of beasts, Has a persistent way Of letting folks know he's around By his insistent bray. The busy little bees they buzz, Bulls bellow and cows moo, The watch dogs bark, the ganders quack, The doves and pigeons coo. The peacock spreads his tail and squacks, Pigs squeal and robins sing And even serpents know enough To hiss before they sting. But man, the greatest masterpiece That nature could devise, Will often stop and hesitate Before he'll advertise. Merchants who are wise And want our people's trade Use THE MONITOR to advertise And thus their fortune's made. PAGE TWO 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. averages? Just about a cent and a half a day. Is there any family so poor that it cannot afford to give this much? Of course many families can and should and will give more. Meet the canvasser cheerfully when he or she calls next week and be prepared to give. Representatives from all classes of our citizens will work in this drive and all classes of our citizens will cheerfully give and none, we are sure, more cheerfully and generously than those of our own group. AN EXCELLENT SHOWING An unusually large number of our people are availing themselves of the excellent opportunities offered them for improving their education in the various night schools of the city. That's fine. It shows aggressiveness, progressiveness and a desire and determination to improve. This is the right spirit. A NEW VENTURE The Monitor congratulates the women who have made a new venture in business in establishing the North Side Bazaar and Exchange which charters out a new company and introduces new and practical features. Not only will they sell various articles of food and wearing apparel but they have introduced a "Shirt Hospital," where they will mend shirts at a nominal charge. This is a unique feature. And they have others. It's a progressive move along business lines and the Monitor wishes the enterprising promoters every success. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Twentyfifth and R Streets, South Side —O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor— Phone Market 3475 A big revival meeting is now in progress conducted by Rev. S. R. Skelton who is president of the Interdenominational Evangelistical Bureau of the United States. Dr. Skelto nis one of the best equipped evangelists in the middle west. There were twelve conversions. Sunday morning Dr. Skelton will preach to the converts and at 3 p. m. his subject will be, "Faith", At 7:30 he will preach on "Dry Bones". Mrs. Elizabeth Clark departed this life at the University hospital Sunday. Rev. J. B. Showers is getting on perity well. Mrs. Jefferson is able to be out. ing Talk posed to have n sense or tact, Letters From Our Readers Short, timely letters are invited. We prefer that writers sign their names, but in all cases letters signed, with a nom de plume or as a surname, should be accompanied by the name and address of the author for the editor's information. In my previous article, we discussed "The Invisible Empire." I did this because of the systematic and effective advertising it has had of late. I did so also, because that the Order when confining its work to regulating our Group and keeping us in our "proper place," was scarcely noticed by the American public; but when it developed color blindness then the trouble began. The Mer-Rouge outrage, rightfully or wrongfully attributed to the Klan which has since a long list of wrongs credited to the growing score; culminating in Oklahoma's troubles and the murder in Atlanta of a prominent Klansman. These all give a publicity that is not pleasant. As a Group, we are simply onlookers, as we cannot participate and neither do we wish to at the present. "Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad." Exercise, for our Caucasian brethren, a proper spirit of pity. Turmoil and strife every where characterizes the present civilization, will it withstand the assaults of anarchy? The civilizations of the past have flourished, become weakened by vice and sensuality, then became memories only. Armistice Day! What memories it brings: joy to some, who were saved from the blood-lust of man; and sorrow to many, whose loved ones are sleeping that final sleep, somewhere. The absent form; the stilled voice; the vacant chair, speak volumes, that are moistened with affections tears. Have those dear ones suffered and died in vain? To bring order out of chaos; peace out of strife; there is but one effective prescription. Let the Church of God, assert itself as a militant host for righteousness; then will come the "Reign of the Prince of Peace." Armistice Day at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church was one full of activities that mean much to the congregation. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Mr. J. Rector Thomas, Superintendent, brought together anumbe r of both old and young; the exercises being of interest to all. The pastor, Rev. M. C. Knight, preached on "Times and Men." As this is not a letter written for praise only, I merely say the sermon was thoughtful and timely. Junior Christian Endeavor League was largely attended by a busy group of young folks, under the leadership of Mr. John Adams, the active president. The Endeavor Choir, trained by Miss M. R. Battery, chorister and Miss Florence Reid, pianist, rendered some fine musical selections, showin' plainly the effective rehearsals that they have had. It is well, that the man and women of tomorrow, be trained, while yet the boys and girls of today. The evening service was largely attended by an attentive congregation, who listened to the pastor deliver the fourth sermon, of a series, on the Apostles Creed. This being in the nature of an exposition of the doctrines of the Protestant Churches. Thus completing a day of service in which the all-absorbing topic of Christianity was presented intelligently to this active congregation. In closing these thoughts, I may assert that our Group are asking for mental and spiritual food from its pastors; noise alone does not satisfy. Some of my readers recall the old maxim, put into everyday English—"voice and nothing else." The Negro is calling for thought and not air, as in the past has characterized his religious worship. Yours for uplift, always. I. B. SMITH. CARLSON EXPRESSES APPRECIATION OF PATRONAGE In closing out my business at 1514 North Twenty-fourth street, where I have been located for nearly thirty-five years, I desire to express to my numerous colored customers, my sincere and heartfelt appreciation of their patronage during all these years. It has been interesting to watch the growth of children to manhood and womanhood and gratifying to know that children whose parents bought shoes for them, have in turn when they grew to manhood and married, bought shoes from me not only for themselves but for their children. I think this is complimentary to all concerned. I want all to know how sincerely this patronage has been appreciated. FAMILY DAY AT ST. PHILIPS At the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning all the families of the congregation and others who may desire to attend are requested to be present in their pews. It is desired to mark this as Family Day, with fathers and mothers, present with their children in their pews at which time an appropriate sermon will be preached. Other services at the usual hours, 7:30, 8:30 and 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Save 25 to 50% Solid Gold Jewelry at Astonishingly Low Prices BLUE WHITE DIAMOND—Set in 18-K White Gold Mounting $15.00 WHITE GOLD WRIST WATCH—Guaranteed Works and Case $7.95 RICHLIEU INDESTRUCTIBLE PEARLS $2.95 A large selection of nifty and useful CHRISTMAS GIFTS at a big saving. BUY NOW! Just a small deposit on any jewelry article required. S. LEWIS 24th and Parker Streets Phone WEbster 2042 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 RUGS (9x12) CLEANED.....$2.50 We own and operate our own cleaning plant. It is one of the best equipped in the city. Only Colored Business of this nature in the city. $6,000 worth of equipment. We invite everybody. If you are interested in real estate, good investments, business ventures, or any other phase of commercial effort where you desire expert advice, CONSULT US. Always enclose stamp for reply. THE MONITOR LINCOLN, NEBR. The Utopian Art Club had their social and debate at Mt. Zion last Thursday night, which was well attended and a success. Stephen A. Venerable, who had recently returned home very sick, died last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Franklin. It is said that Venerable was in a deplorable condition before death, and it suffices to say that death brought relief to his suffering. Deceased is survived by a mother, sister and two brothers. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the A. M. C. Church, Rev. M. C. Knight preached and was attended by friends. Messrs. Nat Hunter and wife, Shanon Webster and wife, Ed Buford and J. H. Wakefield motored over from Omaha Sunday on business and visit. Messrs. C. A. Franklin, Editor of Kansas City Call and friend, Miss Ada Crogman of Philadelphia, Pa., Carl Golden and Joe LaCouur motored over from Kansas City Saturday to attend the Nebraska-Notre Dame football game. They were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mosley while in the city—leaving for Omaha after the game. Services at Mt. Zion were most interesting Sunday. Sunday School had nice services. The pastor preached a most excellent sermon on "Peace of God," followed by another at night. The B. Y. P. U. had a nice lesson; and most excellently explained by the pastor. At the annual meeting of the local branch of N. A. A. C. held recently, Mr. Wm. Woods was named President and Mrs. O. W. Ferguson, Secretary. At the Newman M. P. Church, Rev. G. W. Carter in accordance with Armistice Day, preached on the subject, "Peace of God," which his people enjoyed. The Sunday School and Aid Society had unusual services. Services at the A. M. E. Church were of interest. The Sunday School was held at usual hour, also the A. C. E. Society. The pastor is con- tinuing his sermons on the Apostles Creed which proves of much information. Remember the Union Thanksgiving Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Thursday, November 29th at 11 a.m. Fine dinner continuing all day, which will tickle your palate. Music by Negro Composers A program of the works of Negro musicians and poets was presented Tuesday evening at the McKinley auditorium by the Lincoln branch of the National Association for the advancement of colored people. Several songs by the Negro composer, Burleigh, were sung, and poems by Paul Lawrence Dunbar were read. A paper on the achievements of the Negro in musical complications was read. The singing of the national Negro hymn composed by Rosmond Johnson of New York closed the following program: "A Prayer," composed and sung by Miss Cleopatra Ross. "Bye and Bye," words by Will Reed Dunroy, music by Burleigh; Mrs. Pearl Chrisman. Reading, "Curiosity" Paul Lawrence Dunbar; Mrs. Ed Smith. "Who Knows," words by Dunbar, music by Burlleigh; Mrs. Charles Smith. Duet, Clinton and Edna James. Trombone solo, Mrs. Hickman. Duet, "Lindy Lou," Strickland; Brewer Sisters. Autobiography of Wm. S. Braithwaite, J. Rector Thomas. "The Achievements of the Negro in Musical Composition," Millard Woods. National Negro hymn, Rosmond Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Brown. Trio, "Deep River," Burleigh; Mrs. A. C. Stanley, Mrs. John Johnson and Mrs. J. Wilson. The Relief Board of M. W. G. Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Nebraska was held here Sunday afternoon. Those present were G. M. R. H. Young, Wm. Woods, Lincoln and J. H.Wakefield of Omaha. 5 to 50% COLORED ARTISTS BILLY CU LLY CUM LLY CUMBY "THE BLACK SPASM" AND DAISY MARTIN P THE INIMITABLE BLUES SINGER THE OKEH PHONOGRAPH AS MADE---NOW HEAR HER IN PERSON YOU'VE HEARD THE OKEH PHONOGRAPH RECORDS SHE HAS MADE---NOW HEAR AND SEE HER IN PERSON REID-DUFFY PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY 24th and Lake Streets Phone WE bster 0609 EAGLE MIKADO 174 EAGLE MIKADO-W2+ The YELLOW PENCIL with the RED BAND EAGLE PENCIL CO. NEW YORK U.S.A. 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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 civily liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in amore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Gles, 82 Mich. 358: N. W. 718." Miss Hattie Gaston who is in the Methodist hospital is steadily improving. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Luther J. Dillard who was in a local hospital for some weeks has returned to her home, 502 South Twenty-fourth avenue, much improved. Dancing School every Friday night —Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. —Adv. Josep B. LaCour who was one of a party of twenty who motored over from Kansas City to attend the Nebraska-Notre Dame Football game at Lincoln Saturday was in Omaha Saturday night and Sunday visiting his pzernts, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaCour, 2421 Maple street. Dancing School every Friday night —Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. —Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Taylor, Jr., returned from Walcott, Wyo., and are stopping temporarily with the Rev. and Mrs. Russel Taylor, 2628 Charles street. Miss Frances Smith left Monday for Fort Wayne, Ind., where she expects to make her home. Dancing School every Friday night —Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. —Adv. Mrs. Julia Steward who has been very sick at her home, 917 North 22nd street, is reported some better. Mendeds Mary Carter, Lilie Sims and Theodora Anderson entertained at a midnight lunchon at the residence of Mrs. Carter, 2815 Ohio street, Saturday, November 3. Covers were isid for eighteen. An out of town guest was Mrs. Mannie Lindsay of Pensacola, Florida. First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms —1762 No. 26th St. Web. 4769. Mra. L. M. Bentley Erwin. Mrs. Georgia L. Border and sister, Mrs. Emma Taylor, are visiting points south. They will visit Kansas City, Mo., Dallas, Fort Worth, Waxachie and other places in Texas, returning home some time in December. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern private home, one block to two car lines. $3.50 per week. WEbster 1888.-11. The Wide Awake Twentyfour Club was entertained last Friday afternoon by Miss Hazel Roulette. After routine business a sumptuous luncheon was served by the hostess, each guest being presented with a Hallowe'en souvenir. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. M. Moore. 2302 North Twentyseventh avenue, Friday, November 16. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVERTISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hicman who died as the result of an operation at the St. Joseph's hospital last Friday was held from Zion Baptist church, where she was a member of the choir, Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Friendship Temple No. 347 and Lena Burton Royal House No. 59 S. M. T. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal church held their regular weekly meeting last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. E. Britt, 2519 Maple street. There was a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davis and little daughter Ethel of 2519 Q street, South Side, left last Saturday for an automobile trip to California, where they will probably spend the winter. Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Hawkins and Mrs. E. M. Davis left Thursday morning by auto for Fort Scott, Kans. They are expected to return early next week. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, 2613 Grant street, WEBster 5553—it. Mr. Chester A. Franklin, editor of the Kansas City Call, spent Saturday night in Omaha, leaving early Sunday morning for home. Mr. Franklin was one of several enthusiastic football fans who motored from Kansas City to Lincoln to see Nebraska defeat Notre Dame. Ernestine Singleton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Singleton and a senior in Central High, has been detained at home this week by illness. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Killingsworth have moved into the apartments in the new Jewell building at Twentyfourth and Grant street. Lola, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Willis, 2712 Maple street, is ill. Harold Jones of Lincoln is expected here Monday to attend the Hagan-Talbert Recital. Miss Josephine of Little Rock, Ark. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ida Moore 2624 Caldwell street. Has been visiting relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Ruth Seay who is teaching in St. Joseph, Mo., spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting her mother. Mrs. Paul Murray, 2624 Grant street, who has been quite ill, is reported improving, although she is still confined to bed. Mrs. Mary Jones of Cincinnati, O., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Kirtley, 2622 North Twentyseventh street. WOMEN TO OPEN AN UNIQUE BUSINESS The North Side Bazaar and Woman's Exchange is the name of a new enterprise soon to be launched in our city with Mrs. Isaac Bailey, president; Mrs. W. W. Peebles, secretary-treasurer; Miss Lena Paul, general manager. In the bazaar all kinds of homemade pies, cakes, jellies, salad dressings, candies, etc., will be made to order. A full line of ladies' and gents' furnishings will be carried. A shirt hospital which will be a special feature will be of interest to all men. A cordial invitation is extended to all, to take advantage of this opportunity to display and offer for sale any article which they wish to place before the public. Watch for the date of our opening! For further particular call WEbster 0373 or KENWOOD 3798. 电话 Y.W.C.A. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec' NORTH SIDE BRANCH GIVES PROGRAM AT CENTRAL "Y" Fellowship Week is being observed throughout the world by the Young Women's Christian Association. During this week the workers in every part of the world is being remembered in prayer and services and consideration of their work. This is a most inspiring and helpful idea. Monday, Africa was the field considered. It was quite fitting therefore that the exercises at the Central Branch should be conducted by Miss Eda M. Stratton of the North Side Branch, and that the evening should close with the artistic presentation of "A Garden of Flowers" by the Garden Club of the latter branch. A-large and appreciative audience was present and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful pageant. Musical numbers were given by 'Clarence Desdunes, Miss Lucy M. Allen and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen. Dinner Day at the "Y" Every Thursday is known as Dinner Day at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., Twenty-second and Grant streets. You are urged to be the dinner guest of the Service Committee, of which Mrs. W. C. Ricks is 1923. Dinner will be served from 4 to 9 p. m. Price 39 cents. International Vesper Service In observance of the week of World Friendship and Prayer, all girls and women are cordially invited to attend the International Vesper Service to be held Sunday, November 18, at 4 p. m. in the Auditorium of the Central Building 17th Street and St. Marys Avenue. Miss Mabel Head of Chicago, who is a Regional Secretary of the National Board of the oung Women's Christian Association, will be the speaker for the afternoon. BILLY CUMBY—DAISY MARTIN Colored Entertainers Who Are Famous as "The Black Spasm" and as a Blues Singer for Okeh Records The Gayety week starting Saturday matinee will shelter in conjunction with the popular and well known Jack Reid "Record Preakers Co." a pair of the best liked and most versatile Negro artists on the American stage today. They are Billy Cumby, known to thousands of theatre goers as the "Black Spasm" and Daisy Martin, the dainty miss whose clear sweet voice is familiar the country over through her singing for the Okeh phonograph records. Webster 4243 Billy Cumby's forte is rare comedy interspersed with speedy dancing and some original parodies. As a dancer Cumby is perhaps without a peer in Columbia burlesque. He attempts and executes steps that are original with him and his sycopated stepping is always enough to stop any show. Daisy Martin can "jazz" a song as few of her race and sex and the way she sings "blues" numbers is always the signal for repeated encores. You have never heard the real typical "Negro Blues" until you have heard Miss Martin sing her latest songs. In addition to these two colored entertainers Jack Reid has a bran new offering that is just chock full of novelties and vaudeville specialists who are making their first appearance with this splendid attraction. "The Record Breakers" opens its week engagement at the Gayety starting with a matinee performance on Saturday and there will be matinees every day at 2:15. We know how good this show is from our correspondents in Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Kansas City and we can recommend it in the terms of highest praise. Don't fail to see it. And just one other "don't", and that is, don't wait until the last minute to get your seats just as though you were going to a picture show as seats at the Gayetay are reserved by coupon. So get your seats in advance and thus be assured of good ones. TO THE LOVERS OF MUSIC Don't fail to hear the wonderful sermon on "Music" by Grove M. E. church, Twentysecond and Seward streets, Sunday, November 25th, 3 p. m.—Ady. MON NIG Florence C MONDAY NIGHT! Florence Cole Talbert Lyric Soprano Diamond Medalist and Helen Hagan Pianist Winner Sanford Schola in Joint Rec Pianist Winner Sanford Scholarship in Joint Recital NOVEMBER 19 St. Philip's Episcopal Church Preparatory Teaching in Voice Culture. Free test. Trained singers furnished for any occasion. Call Mr. Hill. WEBster 1747. —Adv. Pay your social debts by taking your friends to the Hagan-Talbert Piano-Song Recital at Brandeis Theatre, Monday, November 19. —Adv. Have you paid your subscription for The Monitor? STOP! Look and Listen to your child play the violin, given to it, absolutely free. Mrs. Jeanette Robinson, District Superintendent of RICHARDS SCHOOLS OF MUSIC Pilgrim Baptist Church 25th and Hamilton Streets Every Monday, Wednesday day and Friday from 4 to 7 p. m. Take Care of Your Eyes Eyes Examined by an Expert Optometrist FREE! Glasses Fitted, Shell or Gold $5.00 WHY PAY MORE S. Lewis 24th and Parker Streets Web. 2042 DAY HT! Hagan hist d Scholarship Recital The Colored Commercial Club Free Employment Bureau 2120 North Twenty-fourth Street REGISTER WITH IT FOR WORK From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Daily Phone WEbster 1822 HALF PRICE This is the LAST WEEK you can buy Shoes and Gent's Furnishings AT Half Price Shoes Are in Broken Lots At this old reliable store, 1514 North 24th Street, where I am quitting business. C. J. Carlson Same Location for 34 years Break Up You TRY OUR COUGH AND CO Guaranteed to Give Relief Peoples Drug 24th and Erskine Streets THE MONITOR WILL YOU WILL DO YOU Richards School are spending thousands of dollars possible for every child to get a MU a MODERATE PRICE. 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According to a bulletin of the Copper and Brass association, the mirror dates from earlier than 470 B. C. It measures seven inches in diameter across the disk, which is plain, except for an egg-and-tongue molding and beading around the delicately worked edge. Marvelously well preserved, it bears witness to the greatness of the ancient Greek metal workers, as indeed to the enduring qualities of the material in which they wrought, says the New York Times. The disk rests on a base forming an arc of a circle, with a voluted palmette in the center supporting it. Below are the figures of a winged youth and winged maiden, springing apart, one on either side, as though for flight from a central lotus flower. Under the flower is a spike which was probably fixed originally in some kind of a pedestal, as the whole work seems too large and heavy to have been used as a hand mirror. The figures themselves are molded in the round, but the rest of the group is in flat relief. The girl, whose figure is draped, is shown holding a fold of her skirt, while the boy, who is nude, carries a wreath. It is believed that they represent Agon (Contest) and Nika (Victory). The earlier bronzes found in the Acropolis excavations allowed less freedom to the forms. The new statue is, in fact, a later modification of the "kneeling run" pose, as the feet of the figures are brought closer together than had been the former custom of the bronze metal workers. BANKS ARE RICILLY HOUSED They Spend for Buildings About One Dollar in Seven of All Their Resources. A million dollars still seems to many people a large sum. Multiply that million 1,100 times and you have the value of the homes in which American banks do business. Next to United States government departments American banks are better housed than any other institutions of any kind in the world, says "Gilard" in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The banks have put about one dollar in seven of all their capital, surplus and undivided profits in buildings. A decidedly solid, even if not a liquid asset! In the procession to keep the banks in front Philadelphia is in the van. New bank buildings in process of completion here exceed in value $10,000.00. When erected, the old United States bank building in Chestnut near Fourth street, now the custom house, was generally described as the most beautiful building in America. Huge as it then appeared to be, it would be too small for some of our banks today. It is hard to overestimate the moral effect of beautiful bank buildings. Japanese "Movie Fans." Recently compiled statistics by Japan's minister of education show that the motion picture is the most popular form of amusement in that country; next comes the public story teller, and, third, the theater. It is less than ten years since motion pictures were introduced into Japan and now there are 800剧院 devoted to "movies." The most popular foreign films are the ones with much swift action, Wild West scenes, hair-breadth escapes, punchpunches and bad men of the wild and woolly West. Strange, indeed, must be the idea gleaned by the Japanese stay-at-home of the American civilization they portray. Cremona Varnish Rc-Discovered. A maker of stringed instruments in Italy has discovered the secret of the renowned varnish of Cremona violins which used to give to the old instruments their marvelous sincerity. He found the secret in an Italian manuscript dated 1716 and states that it is made with certain resinous substances and is not soluble in alcohol. The varnish was invented by the brothers Van Eyck and used by their Flemish successors. From Holland the secret of its making was brought to Italy by Antonello da Messina, and it became known to the Cremonese through some painter in the Sixteenth century. Loose but Harmless. An Englishman was paying his first visit to Scotland. 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If you are afflicted with any of these diseases, or if your system is all run down, a fair and honest trial WAS NAMED ISLAND OF GOLD New Guinea Was Discovered by the Portuguese and Later Divided Among Powers. New Guinea was first reported by two Portuguese mariners, Antonio Abreu and Francisco Serram, in 1511. They were the earliest westerners to land in New Guinea; but one Dom de Menezes, the Portuguese governor of the island of Ternate, is said to have landed there in 1523. Alberto de Saverda, a Spanish, who was kin to Cortez, the discoverer and conqueror of Mexico, coasted the island in 1528 and 1529, trying to get back home to Spain, says Adventure Magazine. He found traces of gold on the northern coast and promptly labeled the island Isla del Oro, or island of Gold. The island was left to meditate—while the anthropophaga cheerfully raided each other and did their best to eat one another—until the great powers had annexed or stolen all the available land in the western hemisphere. Then they remembered New Guinea. An agreement between the nations of England, Germany and Holland partitioned the island amongst those governments in 1884. Germany lost her section in 1914 when a force of Australians captured the colony, which is now administered by Australia under mandate from the League of Nations. Australia also owns the territory of Papua (formerly British New Guinea); the Dutch still hold their section about one-half of the whole island. DAMASCUS A BEAUTIFUL CITY Horns, Hama and Aleppo Also Are Among the Near East's Attractive Places. Damascus is considered one of the most beautiful cities of the East. All along the road from Beirut to this ancient city in the desert there are camel trains, almost in a continuous line, carrying the grain of the plains to the sea and bringing back the produce of the Western world. The bazaars of Damascus are the most interesting in the Near East, although they are not so extensive as those of Constantinople. After Damascus, Homs and Hama, on the road to Aleppo, attract attention, set as they are in the midst of wild, desert country, but refreshed by never ending warrior. Homs is the center of a great grazing country, and Hama, with its ancient waterwheels pumping water in primitive fashion, is the center of an important silk industry and market. Aleppo is a source of delight, for her bazaars are more primitive than those of any other city in the country and for the same reason full of charm. One can buy any produce of the Near and Farther East from these merchants, the produce of the looms of Persia, the silk of China, brought thousands of miles by caravan, and wonderful brass and inlay work. Church on the Roof A roof garden has been installed on the top of the new $250,000 Methodist Episcopal church at Austin, Tex. Lacking the lawn which usually surrounds churches in cities the size of Austin and smaller, and on which the night services of summer may be held, the board of stewards decided to build a roof garden where the congregation may worship in the outdoor breezes. Over the four-foot parapet wall, which will surround the roof garden, the congregation will look on the east into the grounds of the state capitol. Special electric fixtures, attached to the walls, will illumine the garden. Movable seats will be installed, and special arrangements made for seating the choir of the church. Judged by Effect. A small boy visiting his indulgent aunt partook heartily of cake and jam. When asked if he hadn't had all that was good for him, he replied that he didn't know yet. "Well, you're a funny boy," said his aunt. "When will you know?" "In half an hour. If I'm not ill in half an hour, I'll be sorry I didn't take more; and if I'm ill I'll be sorry I took so much. That's the only way to tell that I know of." Shifting Conditions: "Your constituents say your speeches are not as convincing as they used to be." "Perhaps they are right," replied Senator Sorghum. "It's dangerous to convince a crowd of voters so thoroughly that you won't be able to make them follow a new line of argument in case circumstances render it necessary for you to change your mind." New Guinea Wonder Woman New Guinea's Wonder Woman. The majority of people, except those who are residents in Australasia, have never heard of Mrs. Elizabeth Mahony, yet she is one of the most wonderful women in the world. Trader, engineer, builder, farmer, stock breeder, shipowner and mine owner, she is the uncrowned queen of an island known as Sudest, near New Guinea, where she has lived for the past 33 years. A Good War House. A farmer sold a horse to a cavalry officer, warranting the animal to be a first-rate war horse. Some time afterward the officer came to the farmer in a rage and said: "You call this animal a good war horse? Why, there's not a bit of go in him! A good war horse indeed." "So he is." replied the farmer. "Sure, he'd rather die than run!" of this Wonderful Natural Remedy will: do wonders for you. Place the contents of the package in one quart of milk warm water, and let it stand for twenty-four hours. Then take a table spoon full three times a day in a large tumbler of water and you will find it a wonderful tonic. VITONA MINERAL ORE CO. W. Alston, General Agent 5002 So. 18th Street, So. Omaha, Neb. Market 3473. —Adv. COMMON DUST USED IN MINES When It Is Mixed With That From Coal the Combination is Nonexplosive. Dust is generally regarded as an enemy rather than a friend, and housewives have always declared relentless war on the little particles of matter that accumulate on their shelves, but some people deliberately collect dust and pile high on shelves collect dust and pile it high on shelves When a slight explosion occurs in a coal mine there may be no immediate damage done; but the rush of air caused by this small upheaval stirs the fine coal dust on the floor of the mine, whips it into the air and leaves it suspended; and coal dust, suspended in the air, is a deadly menace, for nothing promotes the spread of an explosion more quickly; in fact, the suspended dust becomes itself an explosive mixture, which, if ignited, could easily wreck the entire workings and cause a frightful calamity, observes the New York World. But science has found that when coal dust in the air is mixed with other dust it becomes harmless. Therefore in the mines are shelves, and on the shelves are piles of dust collected from outside—ordinary dust, such as housewives sweep away. When a rush of air stirs the deadly coal dust it also stirs this harmless dust and mixes it with the coal; so that the air is no longer a source of danger. Inspectors visit the mines and take samples of the dust in the air and if the mixture is too nearly pure coal the owners are warned to put in more of the common article. CENTIPEDES FROM TRINIDAD London Zoo Is Given Two Specimens Each More Than One Foot Long. A pair of unfriendly looking centipedes from Trinidad have been presented to the London zoo. They are each more than a foot long, and at the broadest part nearly half an inch across. They are dark brown, with rings on the long feelers and on the legs, a pair of which projects from each flattened segment of the body. These tropical centipedes live in shady places, hidden under bark, stones or dead leaves, moving chiefly at night. It has been shown that the whole of the body of these centipedes secretes a volatile venom, so that even the wounds made by the sharp claws are extremely painful. Under the surface of the heed it carries a formidable pair of poison fangs, the venom of which escapes by a pore in the claw, being formed by large glands at the base of the claws. The venom is an acid opalescent liquid, hardly miscible with water. When injected into the veins of rabbits it produces instantaneous paralysis, with coagulation of the blood; when injected under the skin enormous abcesses are rapidly formed. The bite is very painful to human beings, but has not been known to be fatal, although it causes insomnia, local swelling and occasionally ulcers. Regrets Passing of Parsing. It is said that English grammar as we studied it has been discarded, writes Mitchell Bronk in Scribner's. I certainly have found nothing resembling it in the school work of my own children. The more's the pity! A language has its anatomy, which must be mastered in order properly to manipulate that language. How we used to take apart and put together again and pound the meaning out of "Paradise Lost," and the selections from Shakespeare given in the back of "Brown's Grammar"—that grammar that was the law and the prophets of English language study in those days! "Parsing," it was called. But so the English speech became a wonderful and living, albeit useful, thing to us. Rifle Has Done Its Bit When a private stationed at Fort Benning was engaged in cleaning a rifle which he had just drawn, he pushed out a small roll of paper which contained the following message: "This rifle was used by Private Frank Webster 2012013, I Co., 125th Inf. I fired this point-blank at seven Germans, Oct. 7, 1918, in an attack on the Kriehmhilfe Steelung during the Meuse-Argo ne offensive. On Oct. 11, 1918, I fired with this rifle 115 rounds while in the third battalion, 125th Inf. Gassed in the Death Valley near Geanes, France. Whoever draws this rifle can know it has done its bit." Big Cats Like Catnip Too Big Cats Like Catnip. You. We all have all heard that cats like catnip. It remained for government scientists to apply this knowledge practically to the big cats. They found the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats with dogs and guns to prevent destruction of Western cattle was an expensive proposition. Then they thought of catnip. Large quantities of this aromatic herb were raised. From this chemists extracted the oil which gives it its odor. Now it is no longer necessary, to look up the lions. They walk right into traps scented with catnip oil. Why He Was Sad. "Why do you look so sorrowful, Dennis?" "I just hear-r-d wan man call an other man a liar, and the man that was called a liar said the other man would have to apologize, or there would be a fight." "And why should that make you sad?" "The other man apologized." Largest bull moose. One thousand five hundred pounds is said to be the weight of the largest bull moose ever weighed in this country, and the greatest known horn spread is 78 inches. "Jehu." Jehu as a colloquial name for a coachman, or for one who drives recklessly, is derived from a biblical source, II Kings, 9:20: "the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he driveth furiously." THE MONITOR A Doubtful Compliment. At a New Hampshire wedding a friend of the groom watched him closely during the ceremony, and when it was over he hated to the happy man and said: "Bill, ye done fine! I had an idea ye would be skittish 'while ye was bein' tied up, but by gosh, ye look as bold as a sheep!" —Boston Transcript. That "V". Shaped Vest The V-shaped opening of a waistcoat is really a piece of vanity, giving the wearer a chance to show what sort of shirt he wears. It originated in the days when then was first worn, and the man who could sport a tenn shirt was considered something of a "swell." He had the opening cut in his waistcoat so that all could see his elegance. Also With Gloves. A magazine article is headed, "How to Treat Sick Bees." For our own part, we always treat bees with respect, sick or well. DAISY MARTIN Inimitable singer of "blues", with Jack Reid and his famous "Record Breakers" at the popular Gayetey daily all week starting Saturday matinee. For Rent For Rent—Five room house. All meedurn except heat. 2914½ North 25th Street. Web. 1831. 2t ROOMS FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for rent, in a modern home, one block from car line. Webster 1760. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern home. 2875 Wirt street. Web. 4285. 11-9-23 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Modern. 2420 Charles street. Web. 6101. 11-9-23 FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern home. Suitable for man and wife. 2216 North Twentyseventh avenue. Web. 6834. 11-9-23 For Rent—A strictly modern furnished room. Webster 2885. 2864 Grant Street. Call Mrs. Newby. FOR RENT—Five rooms upstairs. 2210 North Twenty-sixth street. WEbster 6114. FOR RENT—A modern furnished room in private home, one block from Dodge street car line. WEbster 3024. (10-5-23) 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. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379 FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room. Strictly modern. WE-6557. 9-6-23 Help Wanted WANTED- Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary, transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt. St. Louis, Mo. Wanted- Wide awake boys to sell The Monitor every Saturday. Miscellaeous Madame A. C. Whitley, agent for the Madam South and Johnson hair system, wishes to announce to her many friends and patrons that she has moved to 2724 Miami street. Tel. Webster 3067.—Adv. WILL CARE FOR CHILDREN during day. Webster 5660. Many are showing their appreciation for the Monitor by sending in their subscriptions. Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? Is your subscription due? If so, please pay it promptly. Use DENTLO for the teeth. Large tube 25c.—Adv. 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. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0620 Coffee 'Supreme' ADVO THREE POUNDS GOLD MEDAL COFFEE MCCORD-BRADY CO. COFFEE ROASTERS OMAHA, NEB. The Kind Used by Those Who Desire Quality Excellence at a Moderate Price McCord-Brady ```markdown ``` Winner of Gold Medal Trans- Mississippi Exposition 1898 The Kind Us Excelle McC COFFEE ROASTERS Bonds Furnished to Reliable Person NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE PHONES: Res., Web. 6613; Office, At. 5104 Res. 2863 Binney St. NOAH W. WARE HOURS; 9 A. M. to 12:00 Noon; 1:30 P. M. to 5:30 P. 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Phone WE. 264 JONES & COMPANY FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. WEBster 1100 LADY ATTENDANT FRANKLIN THEATRE 24th and Franklin --- SEE YOUR FAVORITE PICTURE HERE THE BEST PICTURES AT ALL TIMES Omaha's Leading Coffee for Thirty-six Years sire Quality e Price ady COFFEE ROASTERS SEEDS OF KNOWN QUALITY Flower, Grass and Garden Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials Poultry Supplies See Us for Your Fresh Cut Flowers Always on Hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 No. 16th St.—Opposite Postoffice — JA ckson 0977 HOLMES Meat Market QUALITY MEATS AND FRESH POULTRY We dress our own chickens. Good fresh meats at all times. 2307 Cuming Street ATLANTIC 5 45 5 SHOE REPAIR WORK Best material, reasonable prices, ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5084-1415 No. 24th For Sickness & Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tel. Webster 6426 2716 Miami St. With Bankers Accident Insurance Co. Real Estate at Bottom Prices on Small Payments P. H. O'Dell Co. Phone WEbster 4810 Real Estate & Investments Insurance and Loans 2855 Ohio St., Omaha, Neb. A Nice Complexion Is a great asset to any woman. You can have one at a nominal cost. To be sure, use only the original and genuine ROBINSON'S Skin Whitener and Freckle Remover. Sold at the Liberty Drug Company, 1904 North 24th Street. Web. 0386. I. Levy, Druggist 24th and Decatur Streets WE bster 5802 We are as near as your telephone. HARDING'S ICE CREAM