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"KNOW OMAHA" THE CITY OF BROOKLYN SOME FACTS ABOUT OMAHA----A GOOD PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy "K Omaha is nearer than any other large city to the geographical center of the United States. Omaha is fourth railroad center in the United States and is entered by ten trunk railway lines. Many of our race are employed by these roads. Omaha is located on thirteen national and inter-state highways. Omaha is the midway point on the transcontinental air mail route. Omaha's immediate wholesale trade territory includes approximately 11 states which represent one-fourth of the total farm wealth of the United States. In this area are 1,500 towns and 400,000 farms. The average value of these farms is $24,626 as compared to $12,084, the nation's average farm value. Omaha has more than 500,000 peo- PRESENT HOUSTON MARTYRS PETITION TO THE PRESIDENT Document Contains 120,000 Names From Members of Both Races From All Sections of the Country STRONG PLEA FOR CLEMENCY Church, Press, Fraternal and Other Organizations Represented in Group Headed by N.A.A.C.P. Washington, D. C., Feb. 8.—President Coolidge at noon on February 7, 1924, at the White House received a delegation of representative colored citizens of the United States, who presented to him a petition signed by 120,000 names of both white and colored people, asking for pardon for the 54 men of the 24th Infantry still imprisoned in Leavenworth Penitentiary, having been convicted on charges of rioting at Houston in 1917. The delegation, which was made a small one by the White House, was headed by James Weldon Johnson, its spokesman, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which engineered the campaign for this monster petition. The other members of the delegation to the White House were: S. S. Booker, of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, representing 3,000 college graduates. Rev. L. K. Williams, of the National Baptist Convention, representing 2,938,579 Baptists. Nahum L. Brascher, of the Associated Negro Press. A. Philip Randolph, Editor of The Messenger and representing The Friends of Negro Freedom. Archibald H. Grimke, of Washington, D. C., distinguished American, former U. S. Minister to Santa Domingo and Spingarn Medallist. Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, of the National Race Congress. Mrs. Daisy Lampkin of the National Association of Colored Women. J. E. Mitchell, Editor St. Louis Argus, representing National Negro Press Association. Robert S. Abbott, Editor Chicago Defender. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, representing the A. M. E. Z. Church. Channing H. Tobias, New York City, of the Y. M. C. A. Robert L. Vann, Editor Pittsburgh Courier. Carl Murphy, Editor Baltimore Afro-American. Cyril V. Briggs, Head of Crusader News Service, representing African Blood Brotherhood. Bishop John Hurst, of the A. M. (Continued to page 4) THE MONITOR ple within a 50 mile radius. In this area are 154 towns and 29,000 farms. Omaha has 1,400 retail stores which do a business of approximately $150,000,000 a year. Omaha has 200 restaurants serving approximately 70,000 people a day. Omaha is the third largest fur market west of the Mississippi River. Omaha distributes $70,000,000 worth of building material annually—nearly $200,000 worth daily. Approximately $8,000,000 worth of building material is manufactured in Omaha annually. Omaha has more than 500 factories producing $382,000,000 worth of products annually—more than $1,000,000 a day. Omaha manufacturing output has EMPLOYMENT BUREAU COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB DOING GOOD WORK The public has no idea of the real amount of good work the Free Employment Bureau of the Colored Commercial Club is doing in finding work for our people. The demand for work is of course greater than the supply at this time of the year; but Commissioner Williams is constantly on the alert for work of all kinds to which he can send applicants, and the public is learning to call upon the Bureau for workers. Just recently the Rome Hotel, which has decided to employ colored maids called upon the Employment Bureau for ten maids, which were promptly furnished them. Registration with the Bureau is solicited. No charge is made for registration or for sending applicants to jobs. Jimmie Jones, Ohio Wetter, Touted as Best Man in World in His Class Next to Walker, Defeated by Local WATSON LOSES PRELIMINARY Omaha fight bugs were treated to a rare dish last night in the City Auditorium when Morrie Schlaifer, Omaha's "fighting fool" met and defeated Jimmy Jones of Youngstown, Ohio, the New York boxing commission, who has fought a draw with Walker, and has defeated Shade, Shevlin, Schoell and Wells. It was a great fight, and a clean one, which the bugs will remember for many a day. In the early rounds Jones elected to box the local favorite and had he continued this method he would have, in the mind of the writer, undoubtedly been returned a winner, but after the Hebrew had floored him for the first time in his career he began slugging, a game at which Schlaifer is a master, and Jones lost. Schlaifer outfought Jones virtually all the way and had him groggy on a number of occasions. Morrie floored Jones twice during the fight, once in the first and again in the ninth round. Jones was all but out for the count in the ninth. Readers don't want to get the idea that it was absolutely a Schlaifer fight, for Jones was in scrapping all the time and impressed fans with his cleverness and wallop. A return bout between the two would be welcomed. A capacity house attended the fight which was under the auspices of the Omaha Athletic Club and promoted by Denny Ryan. A great card and one which pleased nearly every fan. Don't miss the Home Talent Evening at Zion Baptist Church, Monday evening, February 11.—Adv. KETNER (Copyright, W. N. U.) SUCCESS FACES NEGRO SANHEDRIN AS DAY FOR SESSION APPROACHES increased 125% since 1910. whom about 200 are located Omaha factories produce $1,868 worth of products to each resident of Omaha annually. Omaha manufactures more pig lead than any other city in the United States. Omaha manufactures more butter than any other city in the world— more than 150,000 pounds a day. Omaha factories manufacture more than $3,000,000 worth of auto tires a year. Omaha manufactures 13,000,000 worth of bakery products a year. Omaha is the third largest live stock market in the United States. Washington, D. C., Feb. 8.—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—Through an order of Postmaster General New, following a nationwide survey by postal inspectors, orders have been issued by the Post Office Department placing (Copyright, W. N. U.) SUCCESS FACES AS Chicago, Ill., Feb. 8.—Assured success faces the Negro Sanhedrin, or All Race Conference, when on the eve of its initial meeting here in Chicago, February 11-15, 1924, sixty national organizations have accepted invitations to partticipate and will have in attendance more than five hundred delegates. Everything points to the success of this great movement started by Dean Kelly Miller. Among the large number of national and other organizations which have recently accepted invitations to participate are: The A. M. E. Church, The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, National Association of Colored Women, National Alliance of Postal Employees, Royal Circle of Friends, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, National University of Music, National Brotherhood of Workers of America, Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Knights of Pythias of Eastern OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1924 mebody's Valentine NEGRO SANHEDRIN DAY FOR SESSION A --- 8,500,000 head of live stock received in 1923—23,000 head a day. Omaha is the third corn market in the United States. Omaha is 17th city in bank clearings although 34th in population. Omaha has the largest building and loan association in the United States. Omaha has 23 banks and 10 building and loan associations. Omaha savings in banks and saving and loan companies average more than $800 for each resident. Have you got your $800? Start saving. Omaha has 183 churches with a membership of 80,000 people and 25,000 children enrolled in the Sunday schools. Omaha has 22 hospitals. Omaha's community chest supervises 30 charitable and public insti newspapers in the same category with first class mail, which is the fastest going mail directed by the government. This will be a great boon to newspapers all over the country, par- Somebody's Valentine and Western Hemispheres, Colored Actor's Union, The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The National Negro Business League, Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, The M. E. Church, Grand United Sons and Daughters of Peace, Chi Delta Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Tehta Sorority, National Urban League, Grand United Order of Locomotive Firemen of America, Committee for the Advancement of Colored Catholics, The American Federation of Negro Students, and the National Negro Funeral Directors. Additional speakers to appear on the program are: Honorable Robert R. Jackson, of Chicago; Dr. U. G. Dailey, Chicago; Hon. William Monroe Trotter, of Boston, Mass.; Claude A. Barnett, Anthony Overton, both of Chicago; Rev. William Johnson, General Secretary, Board of Church Extension, National Baptist Convention, Unico; Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, tutions. Omaha has 5 theatres and 35 moving picture theatres. Omaha's municipally owned auditorium has a seating capacity of 6,500. Omaha is third city in the United States in per capita park area. There are 1,400 acres in Omaha's parks connected by 35 miles of boulevard. Omaha has 13 supervised public playgrounds. Omaha has 2 universities, Creighton university, the university of Omaha, the medical college of the University of Nebraska and a Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Omaha has 56 public grade schools and 4 high schools. The public school investment is $16,000,000. ficially will it be helpful to racial newspapers having a wide circulation. One of the big hindrances of building wide circulations has been the inability to have newspapers properly dispatched. ine DRIN ON APPROACHES Historian, National Association of Colored Women; Hon. Charles A. Cottrell, of Toledo, Ohio; Prof. R. C. Woods, President, 'Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Virginia; Rev. C. S. Brown, President, Lott Carey Convention; and Benjamin W. Clayton, representing the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. A considerable number of important men and women have accepted places on the Enlarged Committee underwriting the conference by a subscription of Five ($5.00) Dollars. The list of such persons to date includes: (See enclosed program.) Information from the Chicago Local Committee on Arrangements, headed by Dr. George Cleveland Hall, Chairman, Dr. Carl G. Roberts, Vice Chairman, Hon. Morris Lewis, Secretary, is that everything is in readiness to receive the delegates to the conference. Whole Number 448 AH WHICH TO LI Omaha's new Technical High School, valued at $3,000,000, has an enrollment of 3,500 pupils and is one of the leading schools of its kind in the United States. Omaha is building its fifth high school, North High, at a cost of $750,000.00 Vocational training was established in Omaha's high schools in 1920. Omaha has no slums or tenements. There are 48,000 homes in Omaha, 48.4% occupied by their owners. A large ratio of the colored population are home owners. Omaha is fourth city in home ownership in the United States. Omaha spent $13,000,000 for new Omaha spent $13,000,000 for new homes and buildings in 1923. More than 1,700 new homes were built in Omaha in 1923. OMAHA BRANCH OF N.A.A.C.P. TO RAISE ANTI-LYNCHING FUND The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Omaha branch was held last Sunday afternoon in the lecture room of Grove M. E. Church. While the attendance was not large, much important business was transacted. A resolution was unanimously passed endorsing the raising of an anti-lynching fund to help meet Mr. Philip G. Peabody's provisional gift of $1,000. A committee of five was appointed to take charge of this matter. The committee consists of the following: Messrs C. C. Galloway, Henry W. Black and Asa C. Oglesby and Mesdames Bostic and Canty. The committee met Wednesday afternoon in a room donated as headquarters for the drive by Mr. James G. Jewell in Jewell hall and mapped out plans for the campaign, particulars of which will be given later. REMEMBERED IN WILL OF RETIRED GERMAN GROCER (Special to The Monitor) St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 8.—In the will of John Texten, a wealthy retired German grocer, which was recently probated here, bequests of $5,000 each were made to Mrs. Helen Bradley and her daughter, Miss Teresa Haven of this city. Mrs. Bradley had been in Mr. Texten's employ for a number of years as had her mother before her. A bequest of $1,000 was also left in trust to Mr. C. M. Wheatley, to be used at his discretion "for the benefit of Negro orphans of St. Joseph. A bequest of $1,000 is also made to the Bartlett Industrial and Agricultural School! for Negroes at Dalton, Mo. ALLEGED TO BE MEDIOCRE A show entitled " is scheduled for the Brandeis theatre beginning Sunday. The Brandeis management has the reputation, and a well-deserved one of featuring only high-class entertainments. It is alleged however that this aggregation does not measure up to the usual standard and will prove disappointing to our people who are always large patrons of race shows whenever they come to this city. MAKES APPOINTMENT Frank Dewey, the popular and proficient County Clerk, has supplied the vacancy made in his office several months ago by the resignation of John A. Smith, to accept work in another department, by the appointment last Friday of John Horton to a clerkship. Mr. Horton is a promising young man and it is believed he will make good in the position given him. Mr. Dewey who has always been fair to our people has done the right thing in making this appointment. There are others who could and should follow his example. GROWING THANK YOU Vol. IX—No. 32 A" Omaha is second city in the world in the number of telephones in use per capita. Omaha has four daily newspapers and seventy periodicals. The Omaha Post Office handles approximately 158,000,000 letters, sells $2,800,000 worth of stamps and forwards nearly 7,000,000 pieces of parcel post annually. More than 100 mail trains enter Omaha daily. Omaha's population, as shown by the Federal census of 1920, was 191,601. The federal estimate July 1, 1923, was 204,382. The latest school census taken in Omaha gives an estimate of 209,000. The colored population is above 13,000. BIG DAILY STOPS PRESSES AND KILLS FLAMING HEADLINE Chicago Herald and Examiner Does Unusual Thing For a Great Metropolitan Daily THE CHANGE INVOLVES COST Editor Acts Promptly When Harmful Practice of Featureting Crime Is Brought to His Attention Chicago, Ill., Feb. 8.—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—In a recent issue of the Chicago Herald and Examiner, one of the great dallies of America owned by William Randolph Hearst, this flaming, page-wide headline appeared in one of the early street editions: "Woman Shot By Negro Bandit; Dying." As soon as it was seen by a representative of The Associated Negro Press, he communicated by telephone with the managing editor. Strong protest was made, the managing editor, who had not seen the edition called for a copy, and with a surprised exclamation, asked the representative to hold the telephone while he stopped the presses. In a few minutes he returned to the telephone sincerely appologized for the occurrence, and gave warm assurance that same would never occur again. He stated that a new man from St. Louis, who was not familiar with the paper's policy, wrote the headlines. The story was rewritten, thrown on an inside page, and the headlines made absolutely no reference eto race. The incident was about three young hoodlums who entered the apartment of a widow on the South side, demanding money and jewels. One of them shot the woman, and the three fled without securing anything. It was pointed out by the A. N. P. representative that the magnifying of criminal stories in daily newspapers, and flaming headlines, leads to agitation that breeds race riots. No apologies were made for racial newspapers that thoughtlessly magnify crime and distinctions. FORTY-THREE YEARS IN HOSPITAL-DIES AT 118 Pulaski, Tenn., Feb. 8.—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—Mrs. Flora Hall, a native of Giles county, died here last week at the age of 118 years. She knew of no existing relatives. Her death occurred at the county asylum. Before coming to it, she had spent forty-three years in the Central hospital at Nashville. There should be a race paper in every home. If you like The Monitor, subscribe for it and speak to your friends about it. THE MO A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLORED PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Mail Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of N THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA, W. WILLIAMS. B. S. SUTTON. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR. Advertising Rates Furn. Address, The Monitor, Poston Telephone W ARTICLE XIV, CON UNITED THE MONITOR A 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, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS Business Manager B. B. SUTTON Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEBstor 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 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 WOODROW WILSON loved and served so above all narrow pass 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. WOODROW WILSON has been called WOODROW WILSON has been called to his reward. Despite his faults and limitations for none that is human is without these—he will take his place in the front rank of the great men not only of America but of the world in his day and generation. His claim to greatness lies in his vision of what ought to be rather than in the achievement of that which he desired. And yet he achieved much, indeed a vast deal more than is now realized as will become increasingly apparent through history's clarifying lens. His services in the cause of world peace, "a consummation devoutly to be wished", will be assayed at their real value in the delicately adjusted balances of the coming years. His sincerity of purpose and his devotion to duty, as he saw it, even his enemies will not attempt to deny. His martyrdom to the great cause in which he believed, the League of Nations, resulting in his physical breakdown and years of invalidism, bravely borne, attests this. Woodrow Wilson's place in history is secure and it is one of honorable and devoted service of which all Americans can be proud. It is, however, to be keenly regretted that Woodrow Wilson did not hold the warm place in the hearts of colored Americans that they desired to give him. With his ripe scholarship and broad culture which they rightly believed should make him catholic-minded and sympathetic towards all men, many of the younger and forward looking men of our race hailed his candidacy for the presidency with delight and enthusiastically espoused his cause. Bitter disappointment awaited them. The reactionary attitude of his administration and his own personal prejudice, which he did not attempt to disguise, invited resentment and dislike to displace esteem and goodwill which our people were ready to give him. His strong prejudices and predilections, manifested towards others besides our own people, were the feet of clay, striking elements of weakness, in this otherwise imposing image with the head of gold. We do not hold it against him. We regret it. Candor compels us to speak of these things at a time when we know it is customary to stress the Latin proverb, "Mortul nil nisi bonum", concerning the dead naught but good should be spoken. But the good is conserved by speaking the truth. Woodrow Wilson has passed into the land where we believe men's vision is clearer. May the land which gave him birth and the nation which he Nebras Chapter Thirteen of Enacted in 1893. 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 civily liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in amore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 718." 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 real protection of the laws. loved and served so devotedly rise above all narrow passion, pride and prejudice and so take its part in bringing in that international amity and world democracy which will recognize in truth and deed the brotherhood of man—and furl the battle flags of the world. KNOWING OMAHA OMAHA is this week celebrating her seventieth birthday anniversary and is urging all her children to really get acquainted with her. She wants us all to know how good a mother she is and how many charms she has. Of course, many are proud of her who cannot give all the reasons why they are. How much do you really know about Omaha? THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT WHAT a decided gain it will be when we all get the real community spirit and do everything we can to make the community in which we live the very best one to be found anywhere in the world. It is up to each one of us to do his share towards developing the community spirit. We all need real neighboriness. Wealth in the Mind. It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods. Seneca COAL! That Is Hotter Than HADES! HADES Lump or Egg ... $9.00 Per Ton Comfort Lump Screened Lump. No ash or soot but extremely hot. $10.25 KING KOAL KOMPANY Greenwood Semi-Anthracite The best semi-anthracite money can buy. $14.00 KE nwood 2261 KE nwood 2262 ALWAYS A FRESH LINE OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS GIVE US A TRIAL and try Square Deal Service FREE DELIVERY Deahl Grocery Market 1917 Cuming St. Phone Atlantic 0883 ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Twentysixth and Seward Streets—Russel Taylor, Pastor. We are in the period now when the gathering of souls into the Kingdom of Christ is the paramount concern of the Church. It should be the one thought of every Christian. Let it be yours. Let the oft repeated petition, "Thy Kingdom come", be answered in part by each believer in His Kingdom by putting forth every effort to hasten the coming of that Kingdom. It is wonderful, beyond human understanding that God has given it to men, not angels to evangelize the world. It is also a tremendous responsibility. What are YOU going to do about it? HE IS COMING AGAIN! Sunday morning the pastor will have for his sermon subject, "Preparation for the Coming of the Kingdom". The Christian Endeavor Society will be led by Miss Grace Speese. Come and bring some one! CARD OF THANKS South Omaha, Neb., Jan 30, 1924. We wish to thank the friends and especially Rev O.J.Burckhardt and the choir for their kindness during our recent bereavement of our beloved Brother Mr. Robert Williams. MRS. WM. FORD, WM. R. SHAFROTH. THE STORK FAVORS PRINTERY BUNCH Pete Bonnema, who had a daughter Born to him some days ago. Boasted of it to his frater, Linotyper, Genial Joe. Joseph Galda smiled and to'd him "You have reason to be proud. And since you've come into the swim; Pass the smokes to all the crowd." Tuesday morning something funny; Joe was rather late to work; The shop bunch all bet money Joe was not a man to shirk: "There's Joe now," Preston spouted With his face a beaming joy; Joe, the Limo, loudly shouted "Fellows, its a nine pound boy." ALWAYS A FRESH LINE OF FIRE GIVE US and try Squash FREE D THE MONITOR UNUSUAL BOOKING AT GAYETY THIS WEEK Unless You Really Appreciate Real Quality and Quantity, Better Steer Shy of Gayety Next A joyous party of fun and frivolity is in store for theatre-goers in the attraction at the popular Gayetey theatre starting Saturday matinee this week. This is the Harry Hastings' "Silk Stocking Revue," one of the snappiest offerings in Columbia Burlesque. The daily matinee particularly gives promise of large attendance as this is an ideal entertainment for the ladies. "Silk Stocking Revue" is just the class of show its name suggests—a big, whirly, girly revue. It is in two acts and fourteen gorgeous scenes. Some of them are unusually attractive as, for example, one depicting a huge sunken garden, terraced with flower studded greens while a sparkling fountain plays in the center of the set. Heading the large company of entertainers Frank X. Silk will be featured as the leader in comedy incidents. Frank Martin, famed for his phenomenally powerful singing voice, and Ray Kossar, prima donna, will offer vocal treats that are sure to be remembered as unusual even in the excellent offerings Columbia burlesque is providing for amusement seekers. The Rouletta Duo, playing on piano accordions, will afford another musical novelty. A noteworthy accomplishment, in assembling the cast, will disclose a number of clever dancers—in fact "Silk Stocking Revue" is a carnival of dancing both solo and ensemble. Bob Carney and Jean Carr, Earl Root and Miss Billie LaMonte, Charles Mack and Ray Hart and the Busch Sisters will display, individually and collectively, amazing feats of terpsichore accomplishments and will, at various times, lead the dancing chorus girls through lively ensembles of steppings par excellence. There will be a veritable fashion parade in the "Silk Stocking Revue," the production having been equipped with scores of beautiful and bizarre FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS A TRIAL The Deal Service DELIVERY Every Market Phone Atlantic 0883 Is Hotter HADES! 9.00 Per Ton greenwood Semi-Anthracite The best semi-anthracite money can buy. $14.00 enwood 2262 First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms - 3709 No. 24th St. Web. 4769. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Erwin. BUY WHERE YOU CAN SAVE MONEY Ladies Ready Made Dresses Millinery Hair Goods Notions Gents Furnishings Your Patronage is Solicited Mrs. H. J. Crawford and Sons 2208 No. 24th Street WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA --- gowns. A chorus of twenty dazzling beauties compose an aggregation that can sing and dance to perfection, and one that has been drilled by Sol Fields to the last word in pep and rhythm. Sunday's matinee starts at 3:00. How to Make Cut Flowers Last. If you wish to keep expensive roses any length of time, after the first day in cold water, cut stem to first joint and dip end in boiling water about one inch up, then put in cold water immediately. Remove to vase with cold water to which a little salt has been added. -Designer. DON'T NEGLECT A COLD! Take it in time and avoid complications. Apply wet hot towel to throat and chest and then thoroughly rub with JATH'S CAMPHORUB COMPOUND Relieves sore throats and hoarseness All Good Drug Stores Diamond Theatre 2410 Lake St. Friday, February 8 THE UNVEILING HAND Kitty Gordon and all star cast Saturday, Sunday, Monday Evelyn Preer in the Great Race Picture WITHIN OUR GATES Tuesday, Wednesday Tom Mix in SINGLE SHOT PARKER Thursday TEMPTATION Real Estate at Bottom Prices on Small Payments Phone WEbster 4810 Real Estate & Investments Insurance and Loans 2855 Ohio St., Omaha, Neb. 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Early Ohio, bu.....$1.25 Best Jonathan Apples box .....2.00 California Oranges .....2.5 Fresh cabbage at all times 3½ cents lb. 2018 N. 24th Web. 4767 ture 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. assortment of ntines disposal Drug Store WEbster 6323 OAL CO. ATlantic 4296 Gre ‘tHE MONITOR PAGE THREE Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT Is NEWS if Webster 4243 ADDRESS BOX 1204 - - - yee nna yt ean ali nw e and Mrs. Jobn A. Smith, has nearly recovered from her recent illness. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peter: Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Har- ney 2156. ‘The Dames’ Club will meet next Wednesday afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Bingham, 2810 Grant street. Remit for your paper, please! ‘The Old Folks’ Home Association met Wednesday and re-elected al! their former officers. ‘The Home now has eight inmates. Get ready for the Valentine Car- nival Masquersde Dance, Valentine Night, February 14, at Dreamland Hall.—Adv, U. P. Shoperaft Association Dance, Tuesday evening, February 12, Lin- coln’s Birthday at Dreamland Hall. George Galloway Manager. Admis- sion 50 cents.—Adv. A very delightful party was given Wednesday night by Mr. and Mrs. William Roulhac, 2618 Charles street, in honor of Miss Amretta May Jack- son of Tongonoxie, Kans, About thir- ty of the younger set “were present and enjoyed themselves as young folks can. Dance every Monday, night at Dreamland Hall. ‘Turner's orchestra. Admission 35 conts.—Adv, Mr. E. R. Borders, 2311 North 28th Avenue, was talled to Fort Worth, Tex., Tuesday of last week to attend the funeral of his brother, Samuel Borders. Get ready for the Valentine Car- nival Masquerade Dance, Valentine Night, February 14, at Dreamland Hall.—Ady, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parker have moved from 2012 Paul street to 2ist and Lake streets, U. P. Shoperaft Association Dance, Tuesday evening, February 12, Lin- coln’s Birthday at Dreamland Hall. George Galloway, Manager. Admis- sion 50c.—Adv. The Progressive Club of Zion Bap- tist Church gave a banquet Monday night in the church parlors. About 200 guests were present. Mrs. N. Brady of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mr», Beatrice Smith of Boynton, Okla., are the guests of their cous- ing, the Rev. and Mra, D. M. MeQueen, | 2903 Charles Street. | ASK YOUR MERCHANT ae ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVER- TISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Phillip the Deacon held ® well-attended and enthusiastic meet- ing last Thursday afternoong at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Hicks. ‘The list of officers was completed by the election of Mrs. Elizabeth Shropshire as vice-president ‘and Mrs. George Dixon as secretary. The Phi Delta Sorority met Thurs- day night at St. Philip's Rectory,’ as the guests of the Misses Dorothy Wil- liams and Iveta Walker. A dainty luncheon was served, Get ready for the Valentine Car- nival Masquerade Dance, Valentine Night, February 14, at Dreamland | Hall.—Adv. | Mrs. Jasper Cole and daughter, Helen, gave a surprise birthday party for Mr. Cole at the family residence, 1446 North Twentieth street Friday night, February 1 from 8 to 11 p. m. ‘Twelve couples were present and en- joyed a most delightful evening. Mr. Cole was the happy recipient of hearty congratulations and best wishes and many highly prized pres- ents. U. P. Shoperaft Association Dance, Tuesday evening, February 12, Lin- coln’s Birthday at Dreamland Hall, George Galloway, Manager, Admis- sion 50e.—Adv. Messrs. C. G. McDonald and John H. Wakefield are serving on the jury in the District Court. Mrs. Duff, 3810 Camden Avenue re- ceived the sad news last week that her son Walter B. Duff, who lives on a farm near St. Joseph, Mo., lost his home and household effects by fire, Dance every Monday night at Dreamland Hall, Turner's orchestra, ‘Admission 95 cents.—Adv. Miss Robbie Turner is entertaining at a graduating dancing party Friday night at Hanscom Park pavilion. Mesdames S. Trent, S. A. Botts and Lenora Gray will give a tea Friday afternoon, February 22, for the bene- fit of the Wide Awake Twenty-four at the residence of Mrs, Trent, 202% Erskine street from 2 to 5 p.m. etre, Monday night at land Hall. Turner's orchestra. ‘Admission 85 cents.—Adv. . ‘ Ee a eae aI r ue oe ee a se Se Z ; | seas ad p oe sd s | [ - c r ‘ ‘aD ee Md | ; oa | : iia! eee ‘ 3 ne | a bo - e Fd 4 ee H en c ae seams ve eens ‘ Our beautiful, modern funeral home provides every convenience and i our experience qualifies us to render the service demanded when loved ; ones are called by death, ‘ Jones & Co., Undertakers : 24th and Grant Sts. Webster 1100 ‘ Great Historical Race Pageant Unveiling of Ethiopia 200 Persons in Cast and Chorus CITY AUDITORIUM February 12th Admission 50c, 75c and $1.00 eee Auspices Bethel A. M. E. Church and Knights and Daughters of Tabor Mr. William Woods, 3310 Pinkney street, who has been confined with pneumonia is rapidly improving. There will be a Home Talent Even- ‘ing given at Zion Baptist Church Mon- day evening, February 11, under the wii of the Women Laymen of the Church—Adv. ‘The Wide Awake Twenty-four held an interesting meeting last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Edith Scott. Fourteen members and three visitors were present, Interest- ing. addresses were given by the Rev. W. F: Botts, Mrs. 8. F, Wilkinson and Mrs. Wm. Ransom. The next meet- ing will be held with Mrs. Harriett Thompson, 2612 Seward street, Fri- day, Feb. 15. Mrs, Bradley and Miss Haven, are relatives of Mrs. Flora Suda, and her children by a former marriage, Harold Loraine and Vivian Merguson of Oma- ha, Nebr. Mrs. E. C. Hill who has been mak- ing her home with the Rev. and Mrs. D. M. MeQueen for some time has gone to Cleburne, Texas, to visit rela- tives and friends, If you have moved since last elec- tion or have not yet registered you must do so before you can vote, All good citizens should vote, Register. Study men and measures and then’ vote conscientiously and intelligently. | ETHIOPIA, AN HISTORICAL PAGEANT AT AUDITORIUM An unusual entertainment is prom- ised in the great historical Race Pag- eant, “The Unveiling of Ethiopia” whieh is to be presented at the City Auditorium next Tuesday night. The Pageant is built around the music of our great composers and shows the development of the race, in many of its most important aspects from its coming to America until the present time. A large chorus will render the music. The best local talent will take part. Lincoln's birthday could not be more appropriately observed than by attending this great pageant, which shows that the work of the great Emaneipator in proclaiming freedom to the slave has been fully justified. AN EXCLUSIVE AND DISTINCTIVE SHOP FOR WOMEN Messrs. Leslie Burkenroad and Jo- seph Bonoff, two enterprising young men, who from boyhood have grown with growing Omaha, have opened an exclusive and distinctive shop for women at Sixteenth and Farnam, over the McCrory Ten Cent Store. This shop is the last word in elegant ap- pointment. It features supplying ev- erything: for the ladies wardrobe from tip to toe on one floor. Each well- stocked department is conveniently arranged for customer and saleswo- man. There are well-arranged fitting rooms and necessary accessories for the convenience of patrons. There is a handsome suite of beauty parlors said to be the most elegant and com- plete in the city. “Joe” and “Les”, as their targe circle of friends call them, are Omaha boys, who know the business through and through. They are young men of delightful person- ality which is a good business asset. We urge our readers to visit this store when on a downtown shopping tour. The firm. is known as Burbon & Co. This is a combination of the first three letters of each partner's name, “B-U-R” and “B-O-N.” Miss Carita Herzog, formerly with the ad- vertising department of the Brandeis store is in charge of the advertising for this enterprising new firm. BETHEL A. M. EB, CHURCH Rev. Frederick Divers, Pastor Mid-winter weather has not daunt- ed’ the boys and girls and the of- ficers of Bethel’s Sunday School. Everything is moving right on. The morning services were unusu- ally good. There were many expres- sions of delight in the sermon—the fourth of a series that pastor is de- livering on the Book of Revelation. There was one accession during the week, and one at the conclusion of the morning service. Rev. R. B. Smith of Lincoln preach- ed at the evening service, and there were two more accessions. Don't for- get the pageant, Advertise in The Monitor! LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMEN' Rev. J. R. Williams preached to | good. sized crowd at the A. M. E Church last Tuesday night, and was scored vipleome by Rev. M. C, Knight and his congregation, _ Rev. Williams left Tuesday night for his home in Richmond, Mo., feel ing no Woubt he had did what he could, and the people of Lincoln ha: a warm spot in their hearts for him, for his personality, and the convine- ing messages he gave in the interest of saving souls and the spiritual awakening to all. | The M. Mission will meet at the home of Mrs, Ida Todd at 665 So. 20th Tuesday night, February 12, Covenant and praise services were enjoyed by members at Mt. Zion Bap- tist Church last Sunday morning. At night, the Pastor preached a fine sermon. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had nice services. The Buds of Promise held their meeting in the Church Sunday after- noon, which was very fine for chil- dren. The Saturday night serving club resumed their suppers last Saturday, which was profitable. ‘The baptizing services will be held in the Christian Church, 28rd and P streets next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Communion and fellowship at night. Lebanon Lodge No. 3 regular meet Tuesday night February 12. Messrs R. H. Young, C. 'T, Denton, and Wm. Woods were Omaha visitors last Sunday on business, Rev. I. B. Smith was: in Omaha Sunday and preached. Rev. G. W. Carter of the Newman M. E. Church conducted his services last Sunday, and was attended by his members. Rev. Carter has begun to make ready for his annual ‘¢onfer- ence in March, Rev. M. C. Knight of the A. M. E. Church conducted his usual ser- vices last Sunday, preaching morning and night. The Sunday School and Aid Societies were well attended, The sick so far as we know are im- proving. W. W. MOSLEY. ‘Monitor Advertisers Are Satisfied Advertisers NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec’y CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON ‘There was a large attendance at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morn- ing. Confirmation classes have been organized, instructions for adults be- ing given each Friday night at 8 o'clock and Sunday afternoons at 5; and for children Friday afternoons at 4. The usual services next Sunday. PROGRAM FOR THE HOME TALENT ENTERTAINMENT The Home Talent Entertainment which is to be given at Zion Baptist Church Monday evening, February 11, by the Women Laymen’s Club will in- clue the following program: 1. Instrumental—Sunday School Or- cestra. 2. 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Attached to the petition were the names of a Committee of 50 of cooperating organizations and individuals, represented by the delegation to the White House. The National Equal Rights League William Monroe Trotter, Secretary was represented by its own delegation of four which, endorsed the petition gathered and presented under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. In presenting the petition Mr. Johnson said: We come as a delegation representing the 120,000 signers of a petition asking you to exercise the power of executive clemency and pardon the former members of the United States Twenty-fourth Infantry now confined in Leavenworth Prison convicted on charges of rioting at Houston, Texas in August, 1917. We come as the representatives not only of those who sign this Petition, but we are the hopes, the sorrows, too, of the more than ten million colored citizens of the United States. The petition asks for the pardon of these men on four grounds: 1. The excellent previous record for discipline, service and soldierly conduct of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. 2. The provocation of local animosity against these men because of their race and color, which was manifested in insults, threats and acts of violence against these colored slodiers wearing the uniform of the United States Army and waiting to be sent to France to fight. 3. The heavy punishment meted out to members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, of whom nineteen were hanged, thirteen of them summarily and without right of appeal to the Secretary of War or to the President, their Commander-in-Chief. 4. The exemplary conduct of the men as prisoners. The record for bravery and loyalty of colored soldiers in every crisis of the Nation is too well known to be called to your attention here, and the long history of the Twenty-fourth Infantry is a part of that record. But we do wish to call to your attention the conditions which immediately proceeded the riots of August, 1917, in Houston, Texas. Contrary to all precedent, the provost guard of this colored regiment had been disarmed in a state and in a city where insult was the daily experience of the colored man wearing the uniform of the United States Army. And what was the treatment accorded to men waiting in Texas to be sent to France to fight and perhans die for their country? Following a long series of humiliating and harrassing incidents, one soldier was brutally beaten and a well beloved non-commissioned officer of the regiment also brutally beaten and fired upon because they demonstrated at the mistreatment of a colored woman by local white policemen. The report spread among the regiment that their non-commissioned officer, Corporal Baltimore, had been killed. Whatever acts may have been committed by men of the regiment were not the result of any premedicated design. The men were goaded to sudden and frenzied action. This is borne out by the long record for orderly and soldierly conduct on the part of this regiment throughout its whole history up to that time. The punishment meted out to the members of this regiment was the most drastic and unusual in the history of the Army. Nineteen of the men were hanged, the first thirteen of them summarily and without right of appeal. This wholesale, unprecedented and almost clandestine execution shocked the entire country and appeared to the colored people to savor of vengeance rather than justice. It bore the aspect of a visitation upon color rather than upon their crime. This state of mind was intensified by the significant fact that although white persons were involved in the Houston affair and the regiment to which these colored men belonged was officered entirely by white men, none but colored men have ever been prosecuted or condemned. Fifty-four of the men are still in prison serving life and long term sentences. It is not within the province of this delegation, nor is this the occasion, to argue these cases. But we wish to call your attention to the fact that the men were tried and convicted under a blanket indictment. The conduct of these men as prisoners at Leavenworth has been more than exemplary. This much has been openly stated by Warden Biddle of the Penitentiary. And it is in behalf of these remaining men of the regiment who have been confined for more than six years that we lay before you this Petition signed by more than 12,000 American citizens, white men black asking that by the M. Y. pardon these men and restore them to citizenship. This Petition of 120,000 names represents the earnest efforts through the past four months of every active element among the colored people of the country. It is the result of the united and consecrated work of civic, fraternal, educational and religious organizations, and of that comparatively new but mighty force, the colored press. All of those elements in the race are represented in this delegation. We have the honor, Mr. President, respectfully to present this Petition in the name of the signers and in the name of the colored people throughout the United States whose attention will be focused upon the action it may please you to take. We present it in the name of the people whose hearts have long carried the harsh fate of these men as a heavy burden and with the feeling that whatever acts they may have committed, they have already been more than punished; and whose hope for their early pardon has been raised by your recent magnanimous action in the cases of wartime offenders. BED-TIME STORIES IN A PULL MAN SMOKER "Well, I see from the Paris papers that another French anarchist has been sent on the long trail," said a fine-featured traveler, who looked as though he might be a college professor. "He didn't believe in God, and how could he believe in Government?" continued the professorial gentleman, as he blew a few smoke rings from his perfecto and looked intently at his companion, who, to my surprise, was our old friend, the Wandering Jew, doubtless on his way back East. Before the Jew could reply, an angular looking gentleman, who had been silently enjoying the contents of a big meercham, intervened: "Served him darned right," said the owner of the meercham. "Those ginks that want to run the Government single-handedly must be shown where to get off—and quick, too. There's a lot of 'em over here in America, and no kind of punishment's too severe for 'em," he continued, with an emphatic gesture. "Did he have a fair trial?" inquired the Jew mildly, as he turned to the professor. "O, yea; and his lawyer exhausted every effort to see that he was justly dealt with. Nevertheless, he went to the guillotine with curses on his lips, and with no visible sign of repentence." "He ought not to have had a trial—anarchists aren't entitled to any," sputtered the meerschaum's owner, in an ascending tone. "But you believe in law and order, don't you?" the Wandering Jew asked as he folded up his newspaper and settled down to the discussion. "Sure, I believe in the law. I was in the state legislature myself for over two years. But when you're dealing with anarchists, the law does not count a picayune. They don't recognize the law, and the law ought not to recognize them," responded the angular one, as he briskly struck a match. "So you were a lawmaker?" continued the Wandering Jew, who seemed to have warmed up to the debate. "And were you active in any particular legislation during your term?" he asked. "I sure was," responded the angular one, curtly. "But if I ever voted for any measure which gives any considerations to anarchists, then I want to apologize to the people of my state," he concluded with a look of pride. "In your opinion, what is an anarchist, anyhow?" insistently inquired the Jew. "Any one who wages war against the law of both God and man," responded the owner of the meerschaum in a tone which indicated great self- "I quite agree with you on that," answered the Jew, with a smile. "That's just why I wanted to feel that our minds were together, before saying what I have in mind. I'm sorry you did not proclaim that belief in your state legislature. I'm sorrier still that you are not where legislation on that definition is sadly needed right now. Last year, the National Congress tried, in an appropriate way, to get at some anarchists in this country—right in the state where you doubtless reside. They tried to make a law to prevent some anarchists in this country from lynching American citizens—from executing them without trial and without any recourse to law and order — —" "That's quite different," interjected the meerschaum's owner. "If you only knew — —" "Different! Where's the difference?" retorted the Wandering Jew. "You go right on down home and make up a working list of those anarchists, and I'll help you prosecute them in a legal way. And if you don't feel like doing that, you help me to legislate against them, and you'll be able to sleep better," snapped the Jew. Just then, a long loud laugh was heard outside the door of the smoker. "Who's that?" asked the owner of the meerschaum, in a suspecting tone. "Oh! That's the colored porter," replied the professor, as he threw away his cigarette and departed for his berth. PROPHECY OF PARIS SEER IS CONFIRMED Fortune Tellers Thrive Despite Arrests and Fines. Parls.—"Monsieur, you are born under a lucky star, and will certainly succeed in the affair you are undertaking." "Madame, I have no doubt you are right, for I am the police commissary of this district and my present undertaking is to arrest you for fortune telling." So Madame Carnaut, one of the hundreds of Paris' wise women who predict the future from cards, coffee grounds and by other means, found herself headed for the police station. The case is a common one in Paris where fortune tellers have a large following who consult them regularly, but it started a reporter to try to find out why some fortune tellers are quoted at length in the papers and apparently held in high esteem, while others are treated like Madame Carnaut, entrapped by the police and fined. After a long search this reporter found that fortune tellers come under the same police regulations as booths at fairs. Their profession is contrary to the law and its exercise is a misdemeanor, but like certain other illegal professions in France, it is tolerated by the police. Action is only taken against fortune tellers when somebody has told a complaint against them. A dissatisfied client therefore can cause much trouble to the prophetess, Madame Carnaut had a practice of casting a spell over a lump of sugar and making the client eat it, at a cost of from 60 to 100 francs, according to the client's appearance, and doubtless some unrequited lovesick swain who had found that the high-priced magic morsel had not secured the sought-for devotion had laid the complaint which put a temporary end to Madame's business. Famous Police Dog Picks Dresden.—Eiga, a famous police dog of Weimar, which has become known throughout the German republic for her ability to track criminals, has just furnished evidence in a murder of which Oscar Nicht of Dittershack, Czechoslovakia, was suspected. 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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. To Leon Simmons, Non-Resident Defendant: You are hereby notified that Myrtle Simmons, your wife, and the plaintiff herein, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 11th day of October, 1923, to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you on the grounds of wilful desertion for more than two years last past, and for non-support. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 18th day of February, 1924. COLGATE'S To George Walker, Non-resident Defendant: You are hereby notified that Oral Walker, your wife and the plaintiff herein, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 30th day of January, 1923, to obtain an absolute degree of divorce from you on the grounds of extreme cruelty and non-support. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 20th day of March, 1924. ORAL WALKER. (4t. 2-8-24) FOR RENT—Six-room modern flat, except heat, 1514 North Twenty-fourth street. KEnwood 1321.—2-1-24. FOR RENT—Three rooms, unfurnished, for rent in modern home. Web. 5880. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room on car line. Webster 6557. It FOR RENT—6 room steam heated apartments. Well arranged. $35.00. For rental call Western Real Estate Co., 414 Karbach Blk., Jackson 3607, Eugene Thomas, Mgr. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms for light house keeping. Webster 6834. 700 I NOTION To Walter fendant: You are 17th day wife, Louis herein, fille trict Cour brasks, to the gr on the gr You are re tion on o February. 4t-1-25-24 To Walter Cowan, Non-resident Defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of September, 1923, your wife, Lona Cowan, and the plaintiff herein, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, to obtain a divorce from you on the grounds of extreme cruelty. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 25th day of February, 1924. LONA COWAN. 4t-1-25-24 THE MONITOR A few days ago Nicht was led into the courtyard of the Dresden prison with twenty other criminals and a number of detectives in plain clothes. Elga had been allowed to smell the hat found at the scene of the murder in Czechoslovakia, and immediately rushed to Nicht and announced with a loud howl that he was the owner of the hat. Man's Good Acting Wins Pardon From Sing Sing Ossining, N. Y.-Because W. A. Reeves, a British veteran of the World war, proved to be a good actor in the recent musical comedy in Sing Sing to the outside public, the state board of parole, which had refused to release him recently, decided later to set him free. Warden Lewis E. Lawes, who liked the talent shown by Reeves in the prison show, was among those who urged his release. In the show Reeves played the role of a former Sing Sing prisoner who had just been released from prison and who, when tempted, not alone decided to reform himself but tried to reform other crooks. He had overstayed his minimum sentence for embezzlement of funds of his employer. Kansas City, Mo.—Reports from the rural districts are that farmers are returning to the use of horses. But there is a farmer near Ashland, Boone county, who prefers oxen, even to horses. He uses oxen exclusively on his 200-acre farm. The farmer says the ox is more easily handled and supplies cheaper motive power. The farmer trains his oxen from the time they are weaned, and uses them until they are about ten years old; then sells them for beef. Birds and Trolley Wires. The biological survey says that small birds are seldom killed by alighting on a trolley wire, even though it carries a heavy current of electricity. This is because there is not a complete circuit. If a larger bird were to alight on a wire, and one of his wings touched another wire, it would be apt to cause death. Eagles have often been killed in this way. TRIAL TUBE IOF BONCILLA BEAUTIFIER CLASSIC CLAY Astonishing Results from FIRST APPLICATION Guaranteed to do these definite things or your money refunded: 1. Clears the skin and gives it color. 2. Removes blackheads and blackheads. 3. Lifts out the lines. 4. Cleans enthralling pores. 5. Removes facial tissues and muscles. 6. Makes the skin soft and velvety. Thousands of women in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other fashion centers use the Boncilla Method. Regular sizes soak at Drop and Department Stores and the department store and 10 cts to cover mailing list for a two application trial tube. BONCILLA LABORATORIES INDIANAPOLIS IND. SEWARD STREET SANITARY BARBERSHOP G. W. Holmes E. Curley Props. Just Opened and Ready for Business. 1522 North 24th Street WEbster 0663 Clean teeth the right way-with a dentifrice that does not scratch or scour."Wash" your teeth clean with For Rent ROR RENT—Rooms for men only. 2024 Burt street.—2-1-24. FOR RENT—Burt street, 2020. Furnished rooms with bath and heat. Half block of car line. Walking distance of town. Mrs. A. Preston. ATlantic 2081.—2-1-24. FOR RENT—Room in private home. Modern. One block from car line. WEBster 1888.—2-1-24. Help Wanted Miscellaneous ED. F. MOREARTY Attorney-at-Law 700 Peters Trust Building NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION MYRTLE SIMMONS. 4t-1-18-24 ED. F. MOREARTY Attorney-at-Law 700 Peters Trust Building NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION ED. F. MOREARTY Attorney-atLaw 700 Peters Trust Building. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION 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 STORES TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE LET US PAY YOU 6% ON SAVINGS We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION 315 South 17th Street Keeline Building GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 WOODRUFF'S CASH MARKET SATURDAY SPECIALS Two Large Porter House Steaks.....25c Fresh Eggs, per dozen.....321/2c Large Slice Ham.....10c Sugar, 10 lbs.....93c Round Steak, per lb.....15c First Cut Hamburger; Pure Pork Sausage, 2 lbs.....25c Campbell's Soups, per can.....10c Corn, per can.....10c Fresh Dressed Chix, per lb.....181/2c Franklin Street Shoe Hospital REID-DUFFY PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY 24th and Lake Streets Phone WE bster 0609