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SENTIMENT FOR RELEASE OF MILITARY PRISONERS LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy SENTIM IS ADMITTED TO BE VALUABLE ASSET TO A COMMUNITY George Capitalist Declares Prosperity of South Depends and Is Linked With Well-Being of the Negro NORTHWARD TREND A PART Migration of Negro Has Beneficent Reaction—Sprit of Friendliness Shown Negro Business Enterprises Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 29.—Remarks by Mr. George J. Baldwin, president of the Savannah (Georgia) Board of Trade, in an address before the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce at its recent annual banquet indicated that the migration of the Negro from the South is having a beneficent reaction on that section. A more favorable attitude is being developed in many sections. Trained Leaders Needed Declaring that the greatest need of Georgia today is "trained leaders", Mr. Baldwin said: "The highest need of our state is trained leaders, of men of courage. It is not in our fields, our mines and our forests, which make a state prosperous and happy, it is not in our power companies, our railways, our steamships, our farms and our factories that will make Georgia great. These are the mere tools men use in building their communities and their homes. The true factories of our prosperity are our homes in which mothers and fathers are building the character of our future citizens." Keep the Negro Here Mr. Baldwin declared that the prosperity of Georgia and the South depends upon keeping the Negro here. It is either to hold the Negro in the South or to replace him by immigration from Europe, "which brings with it the bolshevist and anarchist," he said. "This economic question will settle itself," Mr. Baldwin declares. "We can afford to pay the Negro as good wages as in any other section of the country, measured by the quality of the services he renders. When this is known the question will be settled." Mr. Baldwin is chairman of the board of directors of the Savannah Electric and Power Company. During the world war he was president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and has held many other exceedingly responsible positions. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is composed of 1,500 members and comprises within its membership practically every important business establishment in the city of Atlanta. In emphasizing the place which the Negro must occupy in the prosperity of the state before this important and influential group of leading Atlanta citizens, Mr. Baldwin showed rare courage and frankness. Chamber of Commerce Meets With Negro Business Men Co-incident with this banquet was a meeting of a number of leaders of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with officers of the Standard Life, Citizens Trust, Service Company, triangular group of business enterprises operated by colored men in Atlanta, at which meeting there was a full discussion looking to a closer understanding of the relations between white and colored citizens of Georgia in the matter of co-operation in the industrial and civic problems of the state of Georgia. Herman E. Perry, who heads this group of business enterprises operated by Colored men in Atlanta, in speaking of the meeting, stated that a spirit of co-operation and friendliness was exhibited by each and every member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce present, and that in his opinion it is the dawn of a new day when the dominant business interests of the south indicate a willingness to co-operate in improving the economic welfare of the Colored people through the business agencies set in motion by the Colored people themselves. VIRGIN ISLANDS A DANGER SPOT Washington, Feb. 29.—In the event of a war with a foreign power, Rear Admiral McKean told the Naval Affairs Committee that the vicinity of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, seemed the likely scene of an initial engagement. MEXICAN COLONY FAILS Dallas, Texas, Feb. 29.—The attempt to colonize Colored people in a locality in northwestern Mexico is said to have failed. The "brethren" did not relish the sporadic revolutions of the Mexicans. THE MONITOR GOSH, THOSE MUSTA BEEN BIRRING TIME'S, HE PRINGLE— YES SHEE. I RECOLLECT WHEN I WAS LEADN'T THE GRAND CHARGE— I GUESS AFTER THAT YOU NEVER FEARED ANYTHING! NO SIRREE! THE BUILT'S WAS ZIPPIN AND SINGLE-HANDED I TRAUGhed FOUR GUMMERS AND— IKE PRINGLE! COME HERE THIS MINNIT! ENTHUSIASTIC MASS MEETING HELD BY N. A. A. C. P. AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Contributions Totalling Approximately $175 In Cash and Pledges Made To Anti-Lyaching Fund. A mass meeting under the auspices of the Omaha Branch of N. A. A. C. P. was held at Zion Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. It was in charge of the Anti-Lynching Fund Campaign committee and in the interest of the drive for that fund. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Asa C. Oglesby, a member of the special committee. Prayer was offered by the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of the church. Attorney John Adams made an excellent master of ceremonies. There were musical numbers bp the choir, H. L. Preston, and the B Sharp Circle Quartette. There were brief remarks by the president, Rev. John Albert Williams, and soul-stirring addresses by Isaac Konecky, former editor of the Jewish Bulletin and, deputy sheriff, and Judge A. L. Sutton, after which a strong appeal for contributions to help rid America of the menace of lynching by the passage of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was made by Mr. Adams, Judge Sutton opened the fund with a contribution of ten dollars. A few others, whose names will be subsequently published, followed with like amounts. Others contributed five and lesser sums. The sum of $98.99 was contributed in cash and pledges totaling $75.00 were received. C. C. Galloway, chairman of the committee of five on the Drive, urged the people present to acquaint their neighbors with the necessity of contributing to the fund. Next Sunday will be the regular meeting of the Branch, which will be turned into a mass meeting. It will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Mayor Dahlman and others will speak. WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEAGUE (Lincoln News Service.) Washington, Feb. 29.—A number of prominent local women have organized what is to be known as "The Women's National Business League." The plan of the organization is to create and secure positions for our women and girls; back up and boost our own enterprises; help our business enterprises to advertise; encourage worthy talent, whether through art or business, by giving scholarships or financial support; encourage young men and women who are industrially inclined, to continue their studies in learnin how to manufacture cloth shoes, buttons, matches, etc.; to encourage thrift through the savings departments of our "own" banks, and to have some one from our group study business etiquette, window decorating, etc., in order to aid our enterprises along these lines. Officers of the organization are: Miss Virginia L. Williams, president, and Mrs. Julia H. Hayes, secretary. WHITELAW HOTEL SAVED Washington, Feb. 29.—The Whitelaw Hotel, famous hostelry of Washington, D. C., walked right on the auction block and then walked right off again—without being "knocked down." The sale was postponed pending application for a loan to pay interest on $70,000 in mortgages now past due. Total indebtedness of the famous hostelry is fixed at $150,000. SUCCESSFUL WOMEN FARMERS (Lincoln News Service.) Jefferson City, Mo., Feb. 29.—The 114 Colored women farm owners and operators in this state will be interested in the report of the Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics, which claims that the 8,789 farms in the state that are farmed or supervised by women are more profitable than are the average farms controlled by men. HAS EIGHTEEN FARM AGENTS Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 29.—State Department of Agriculture has eighteen Colored farm agents at work advising farmers of the State. A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1924 FLLSWORTH W. PRYOR ELLSWORTH W. PRYOR Who leaves the Omaha Chamber of Commerce today after nineteen years of continuous service as steward. Who leaves the Omaha Chamber of of continuous service as steward. BURCH BALL CLUB NOW IN SPRING TRAINING IN SOUTH President Burch and Manager Griggs Leave with Squad of Regulars and Rookies for Camp in Shreveport, La. NEW MANAGER BIG-LEAGUER Nearly All Candidates are Reporting to Southern Camps. Catcher Geo. Hale is a Hold-out. Cullop Barney (Feagin J.) Burch, owner of the Omaha Western League team and his new manager, Art Griggs, with nearly all candidates for this year's team are in spring training at Shreveport, La. Burch and a few players left Omaha the first of the week and Griggs left for camp from Los Angeles the same day. The first exhibition game will be played March 8 or 10. The signing of Art Griggs as manager of the club was real news to the baseball squirrels. Burch paid 4 thousand dollars to the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast league for Griggs, who has played first for that club for several seasons. During 1923 he made but fifteen errors in 153 games, standing fourth in the fielding averages of the entire circuit. He batted .329, making twenty-one home runs, twelve three-baggers and thirty-five double base blows. He scored eighty-eight runs and batted in 101. He'll play first for Omaha. McCarthy, purchased from Syracuse last fall to play the initial sack, will be shifted to outfield, Burch said last night. "McCarthy," according to Burch, "is an excellent outfielder, having had as much experience in the outer defense as he has had at first." Means What He Says "Griggs is known for his clean habits, his well-balanced directing and his few words. When he talks he has something to say. He's going to be manager of the club with all the meaning that the dictionary credits that word." Griggs used to play second for the St. Louis Browns; later he was sold he fears nothing - of course except Soprano. EE. I GET WHEN ADMIN THE SHARGE - I GUESS AFTER THAT YOU NEVER PEARED ANYTHING! to Cleveland, where he served until he was sent to the coast. He has been in baseball almost twenty years, much of the time in the big leagues, and is about 36 years old. Among the other 30 or more players who are working for a berth on the Omaha Club are several rookies whose records we have been unable to obtain, but a short summary of some of the better known men follows: McCarthy comes from the Syracuse, N. Y., International Club. For him Burch paid 5 thousand dollars cash. He is said to be a wizard. A big fellow, he hits on both sides, round about .300, but throws right handed. He is fast, clean and clever. Experts who watched him at both Syracuse and Columbus rate him high and predict a great future for him. Chick Thompson, the St. Louis boy, bought from the Grand Island State league club, looked great the short time he defended second here last fall and while he still lacks experience, looks like a fixture on the keystone. He is unostentatious in his work, but speedy in getting over the ground. He hit above .350 in forty-two games in the State league. That he can and will go is the belief of Manager Burch. At short, there are no strings attached to Jim O'Neil of Minooka, Pa., who comes to Omaha via the Washington American league club deal for Byron Speece. Burch predicts that he will be recognized as the Western league ace. At Washington he hit 321 in twenty games. Griffith bought him in 1919 of Scranton for 65 hundred dollars, a fortune for an infielder at that time. He is a right-handed slammer and a terror, looks like Dick O'Connor, and covers as much ground as any young fielder in the game. Loud, noisy and a hustler—a crowd pleaser. No special encomium is necessary for Jimmy Wilcox, the Oakdale, Pa., wonder. He has had four years experience now, and showed better every year. A fine reliable all round player, who will be among the big ones in 1925. Dick O'Connor will be found in right. He has spent the winter here and reports that he has thoroughly recovered from all his aches and pains and is once more sound as a dollar. Joe Bonowitz of Columbus, O., in middle field, has no superior in any league. The one reason why he is not in any of the big leagues is his erratic hitting, and his ineffectiveness on bases. Henri La-Valle is a new one, but reputed a star. He lives in Wooster, SENATE TURNS DOWN COHEN'S APPOINTMENT This Is the Second Time He Has Failed For U. S. Collector of Customs at New Orleans. Washington, D. C., Feb. 29.—The United States Senate last week failed to confirm the appointment of Walter L. Cohen as Collector of Port at New Orleans, La. This is the second time that Cohen's appointment has been turned down by the Senate after his appointment by the President. It will be remembered that President Harding appointed Cohen twice during his life and that President Coolidge reappointed him after he took office. The vote last week was 35 to 37 against Cohen. His appointment was bitterly fought by Southern Senators. COLORED WOMAN APPOINTED ON SCHOOL BOARD (Lincoln News Service). New York, Feb. 29—Mrs. Bessie J. Bearden has been appointed to the School Board of the Fifteenth School District, Borough of Manhattan, for a term of two years by Borough President Miller. Mrs. Bearden is the only Negro board member. She has been chosen Secretary of the Board. LEWIS SUCCEEDS BROWN Chicago, Feb. 29.—Morris Lewis has been appointed assistant Commissioner of Conciliation in the Department of Labor to fill the unexpired term of Phil H. Brown, deceased. The appointment was made by Secretary of Labor Davis, and was sponsored by Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. H. McDonald, D.D., Pastor. Decided progress is being made and noted in all church activities. Sunday morning the Rev. T. J. Brown of Savannah, Ga., was the preacher. In his sermon he stressed God's hatred of Sin. At night the Rev. J. T. Thomas of Pleasant Green Baptist preached. Good congregations were present throughout the day, many strangers being among the worshippers. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Frederick Divers, Pastor. The services were all well attended Sunday, and there was considerable interest shown by all departments of the Church. During the coming week, March 3-7, Bethel will observe her Second Anniversary. The program will be participated in by all the churches in Omaha regardless of domination. The program each night will be in charge of one of the auxiliaries of the Church and one or more visiting churches. There will be preaching each evening followed by a social hour. Come to see us during the week. THE CITY LEAGUE The City League composed of the Negro Methodist Churches of the city, which was organized a few Sundays ago, has prepared a splendid program which will be rendered at their next meeting to be held with the A. C. E. League of Allen Chapel, 25th and R streets, South Omaha, Sunday, March 9th, at 1:30 p. m. All young people interested in League work are invited to be present. TEACHERS WANT EQUAL PAY Newark, N. J., Feb. 29.—School teachers of the race have inaugurated a campaign to secure equal pay for all teachers in the State. At present Colored teachers are receiving $200 less than whites. Mass., and comes to Omaha from the New York Yankees. The Parisian had no chance against Ruth, Meusel and Witt. La Vallie was a marvel at both Wooster and Pittsfield and had there been an opening in the Yankee lineup he would have doubtless shone as brilliantly there. Wilder is at his home in Maynard, Mass., but writes he has kept in fettle all winter. Whole Number 451 VAST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CONDITIONS IN NORTH AND SOUTH The Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor of St. John's A. M. E., Who Recently Returned From Southern Trip Glives Impressions. The Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, recently returned from a pleasant trip to Atlanta, Ga., Birmingham, Tuskegee, New Orleans, and other Southern points. It was his first extensive trip there since childhood. Speaking of conditions as he observed them, he said: "In the larger cities like Atlanta and Birmingham, while there are a few outstanding individuals who have acquired wealth and influence, the vast majority show lamentable evidence of the repressing conditions under which they live. In the rural districts the condition of our people is pitiable; school privileges are poor and as a result there is a large amount of illiteracy; housing conditions are bad, crowded cabins and shacks being the rule rather than the exception. Another thing that disgusted me was the fact that in the larger cities in the sections where the Negroes live, they don't pretend to pave or take any care whatever of the streets. Say what they will they are way behind the times. There is no comparison between the advantages our people enjoy up here and down there. There's a big difference. Dissatisfaction as to their condition and the things they have to put up with is rapidly growing among our race in the South as I learned from observation and conversation." OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAKES DECIDED CHANGES Women's Division Takes Over the Management of Dining Room Which Affects Several of Our Group. PRYOR QUITS AS STEWARD The Omaha Chamber of Commerce has been running behind in its operating expenses during the past three years. Difficulty has been found in increasing the membership and consequently the revenue. For some months there have been rumors of a consolidation of the Chamber of Commerce with the Athletic Club. That such a merger was contemplated was denied. There has been newspaper publicity as to reorganization, retrenchment and other suggestions as to meeting the situation. Commissioner Larsen, whose salary was $12,000 a year has been cut to $6,000, and his resignation accepted. It is an open secret that the financial situation of the organization was by no means satisfactory. It is alleged that the dining room, which has been under the capable and efficient management of E. W. Pryor as steward for nineteen years, and which had been made to pay through his successful management previous last year, ran behind to the amount of $6,000. The opening of dining rooms in other clubs and cafes was no doubt in part responsible for this. As a part of its retrenchment plan, the Chamber of Commerce has turned over the management of the dining room to the Women's division of the organization and the women have accepted it and have planned to take it over March 15. Through this arrangement Mr. Pror, who has many commendatory letters from officials of the Chamber and from distinguished guests for his excellent services, is relieved from a position which he has capably filled for nineteen years, and leaves the Chamber March 1. He leaves with the consciousness of having rendered faithful service and without a mark against his character for integrity, fidelity or efficiency. This change means the loss of positions for several of our men who have been employed as waiters. Remit for your paper now. GROWING THANK YOU Vol. IX—No. 35 SONERS "HOUSTON RIOTERS" HAVE EXEMPLARY RECORD IN PRISON Soldiers of Ill-Fated Twenty-fourth Infantry Who Are Serving Time at Leavenworth Entitled to Freedom. Chicago Tribune Publishes Plea For Release of Prisoners Now Receiving Support From Many Influential Quarters. Washington, D. C., Feb. 29.—Backing up the plea for the release of the remaining members of the 24th Infantry incarcerated in the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, being made by various groups throughout the United States, is an article which recently appeared in The Chicago Tribune headed "Negro Soldiers at Leavenworth Good Prisoners." In The Tribune article the following appears: "Back in April, 1919, some 1,100 prisoners filed into the Leavenworth federal penitentiary dining room on a certain night for supper. When the guard banged his gavel as a signal to start eating a riot started. The I. W. W.'s were at work again, even behind the bars, for the revolt had been arranged by a group of wobblies sent there for seeking to betray their country in time of war. "As cups and dishes were hurled at guards one group of prisoners was noticeably quiet. Their activity lay only in trying to quell the riot. They were fifty-four Negroes, serving sentences for participation in the Houston, Tex., mutiny riot of 1917. Army vs. Prison View. "In army records they are mutineers they are the best behaved and most they ae the best behaved and most docile of the convicts. In at least some civilian quarters many of them are looked on as oversentenced for a riot, into which at least some were unintentionally dragged. "Two days later another riot was started by the imprisoned I. W. W.'s Again the Negroes sentenced for murder and mutiny sought to restore order. A guard was knocked down by a wobbly. Otherobbles started for the prostrate form, when several of the Negroes stepped in and saved the guard's life. Some weeks before they had fought bravely in putting out two prison fires. "The wobbles who rioted have long since been released. The Houston rioters are still behind the bars, despite recommendations from prison officials that their sentences be commuted." "In the government records at Washington is a letter from W. I. Biddle, warden at Leavenworth, stating that these rioters have at all times shown themselves ready to back up the authorities and that only two have violated prison rules. These two settled a little argument with fists. He recommended, government officials say, that the life sentences be reduced to fifteen years and the fifteen year sentences of other be dropped to five years. No action has been taken." It is interesting to note that the plea which is being made for the release of these prisoners is receiving support from so many quarters. CONSTRUCTS FINE UNDER TAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Lincoln News Service.) (Lincoln News Service.) Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 23—Mr. James Cuthbert Campbell, the most successful Colored mortician in the State, has just completed in this city a fine undertaking establishment. The building is of colonial design, 75 feet deep and about 25 feet wide, and three stories high, including the basement. The front is graced by four stalwart columns and a balcony above and beneath. The first floor is given over to offices, reception room, display room and chapel. The building also carries a large garage space ample for hearse, ambulance and other cars. Mr. Campbell is interested in other business projects and is one of this city's most prosperous citizens. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The services Sunday will be at the usual hours: Holy Communion 7:30 a.m.; Church School, 10;sung Eucharist with sermon, 11 a.m.; evening praper and Confirmation Instruction at 8 o'clock. Ash Wednesday the services will be Holy Communion 7:00 a.m.; morning prayer and litany at 10 a.m.; evening prayer, penitential office and sermon at 8 o'clock. THE M A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLORS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A MONITOR PUBLIC Entered as Second-Class Mail M Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILL W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS. B. S. BUTTON. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A VIS Advertising Rates Fuel Address, The Monitor, Post Telephone ARTICLE XIV, CON UNITED THE MONITOR THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, suburban, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor W. W. MOSSELY, Lincoln, Neb. Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS. Business Manager B. S. 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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. A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK "The greatest man is he who chooses the right with invincible resolution, who resists the sorest temptations from within and without, who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfully, who is calmest in storms and most fearless under menace and frowns, whose reliance on truth, on virtue, on God, is most unfaltering." William Ellery Channing. LENT NEXT Wednesday is known as Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a penitential season of forty days' duration, or, to be exact, it covers a period of forty-six days, counting the six Sundays which are called "Sundays in Lent," not "Sundays of Lent" and therefore are not reckoned as days of penitence as are the forty week days. During this season a large number of Christian people give themselves to who may be considered more intensive spiritual training. The season commemorates the forty days' fasting and temptation of the Saviour, as we are told in the Gospel according to SS. Matthew, Mark and Luke, was impelled to go into the wilderness where He fasted forty days and forty nights and was tempted of the Devil. This He was as the God-Man for man. Speaking generally, whatever Christ did He did for man's good, out of His love for man. His fasting and temptation fall within this plan and temptation all in our Lord's earthly life. Millions of people, not perfect people, but people who are anxious to rise to a higher plane of Christian living, have found this season exceedingly helpful. There can be no doubt that this devotional season rightly used helps men and women to be better. The fact that it has endured so persistently through the curries attests its value. Lent is being more and more widely observed by Christians of many denominations. There was a time when its observance was confined exclusively to members of the Roman Catholic, Greek and Anglican (Episcopalians) communions and Lutherans. But every year marks increasing numbers of the members of other Christian bodies entering more or less fully into the spirit of its observance. There can be no doubt that an Nebras Chapter Thirteen Enacted in 1898. Sec. 1. Civil 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. 712." PAGE TWO LENT earnest well-kept Lent by the Christian folk of America would result in raising the spiritual tone of the nation. Lent is a time for real heart-searching and amendment of life. Individually and nationally such spiritual house-cleaning as Lent demands is sadly needed. APPEALS TO ROMAN CATHOLICS AMERICA, the ably-edited Roman Catholic weekly of New York, a journal which has a national circulation, has for several months featured thoughtful, frank and fair-minded articles on the Negro in the United States and the attitude and duty of that historic and influential communion towards this race. These articles are from the gifted pen of a Jesuit priest, the Rev. William M. Markoe, whose heart is very evidently in this work. If all, or even a majority, of the clergy and laity of the Roman Catholic Church were of the same mind, spirit, earnestness and zeal as Father Markeo the number of conversions to the Roman Oblience among the Colored people of this country would be large and rapid despite the deep-seated prejudice against that communion which is so prevalent among our group. A sincere manifestation of the Christ-like spirit would rapidly dispel distrust and prejudice. The fact is, however, that, despite the plain unequivocal, uncompromising teaching of the Catholic religion. Romanists are only a little in advance of Protestants in the actual practice of Christian brotherhood so far as the Colored race in evidence is not wanting that the Roman Catholic Church largely adapts its practice to the sentiment of the community. This attitude is tacitly admitted by Father Markeo in his article captioned "The Negro and Catholicism," published in last week's issue of "America," which is a strong plea to his co-religionists to undertake evangelical work, proselytizing many will call it, among the Colored people in the United States and especially among the migrants from the South. He pleads for the opening of their schools to the race and an interested and sympathetic attitude upon the part of white Roman Catholics towards their brethren of darker hue. The Monitor notes with pleasure any effort such as this upon the part of either Roman Catholic or Protestant to arouse their adherents to manifest the true spirit of Christianity towards the Colored race. Whatever organization or communion does it will be richly rewarded and will render a great service to the cause of religion, for, as a matter of fact, many Negroes, especially of the intellectual classes, wrongfully we believe, are rapidly losing faith in the Christianity of the white American, whether that professed by Roman Catholic or Protestant, as manifested in its practical attitude towards him. THE SANHERDRIN THE SANHERDRIN or representative assembly of sixty-one national organizations of our people in the United States which was held in Chicago last week was an unqualified success. Harmony and good-will marked all sessions. There was the subordination of star-playing to successful team-work for the good of the whole race. Problems peculiar to our group and as bearing upon our national and international status were discussed with a sanity and broad-mindedness which must issue in permanent good. As an effort to co-ordinate and concentrate racial activities and act unitedly the Sanherdrin was a marked success and points the way to greater things. WE felt all along that the Negro would have to be dragged in some way. No, he didn't share in the rake off, but don't you recall that Doheny testified that he had spent $25,000 in newspapers to repudiate the charge that President Harding had Negro blood in his veins. You see the Negro always gets in some way. WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY UNCLE TOM'S KLABIN AND THE KLAN THE Emperor of the Klu Klux Klan the Rev. William Joseph Simmons, has sold his right, title and interest in "the Invisible Empire" to the Imperial Wizard, a gentleman known to the authorities as Hiram Wesley Evans. Although the Klan professes to hold and to teach the highest ideals of charity and patriotism, the sale of the Klan was strictly a matter of dollars and cents. From the resources of the vasty deep, the Imperial Wizard summoned up $145,500 in cash, and then entered into an agreement to pay the Emperor the annual sum of $1,000 until such time as his puissant majesty shuffles off this mortal coil to rest, beyond the vexing of Imperial Wizards and similar flibbertigibbets. As both the Emperor and the Wizard know the value of a dollar, it is clear that the Emperor had something to sell which the Wizard thought worth buying. It was the "right" to spread in communities already cursed by ignorance, bigotry and vice, the new horror of religious hatred and intolerance. As the New York Times well remarks, it would be impossible to change the administration of any society making even a pretense of patriotic or philanthropic ends, in this frankly commercial manner. The whole transaction recalls the spirit of Simon Legree, with the Klan and its members as the subject of barter and sale. But it must not be forgotten that in all ages rascals have reaped rich returns in money and dishonor by preying upon the weakness of the ignorant and the vices of the criminal. The Klan undoubtedly constitutes a profitable business, judged by the standards of some of its officials, but those standards are such as would be disowned by upright men. Its chief officers live in luxury on money supplied by dupes, and, as the Imperial Wizard well knows, the supply of dupes, particularly in the backward sections of the country, is almost inexhaustible. The accounts of this unique sale would be wholly amusing, were they not somewhat depressing. It is not pleasant to think that in this country dedicated to freedom, men can band THE MONITOR together against their fellows who happen to be Jews, Negroes, or Catholics and find the combination so numerative that the "right" to hate and persecute becomes a salable and taxable commodity. Since only a minority of our people are Christians, we know that we are no longer a Christian nation. The existence and commercial value of societies such as the Klan makes us wonder to what extent we are even a civilized nation.—America. "CAT WOMAN" DIES WITH HER KITTENS Brooklyn.—The little old lady with all the cats at 100 Crystal street, Brooklyn, passed away, but in her passing she managed to give the neighbors a last bit of mystery to match the measure of her queer life. She was found dead in a rocking chair in her kitchen with six dead kittens near her. Six grown cats staggered weekly about crying as they suffered from the gas turned on in several jets by their mistress. For several years Miss Jennie Lane has been the mystery of the neighborhood. Some said she was a retired school teacher, but no one knew anything definite. She lived alone and devoted herself to the rescue of stray cats. She never spoke to the neighbors and when the police sought information of her relatives no one could tell anything of them. She made careful preparations for her death, stuffing the windows with cloth and paper, and then she added the touch that marked her strange life. She hung a drapery of black over each front window. Patrolman Frederick Grote in passing the house noticed the drapery and decided to investigate. He forced the door and came upon the dead woman. He opened the windows and then hurried upstairs, where he found Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and their child, Marle, and William Vincent, a brother, in a stupor from the gas filter through from the lower floor. They were revived in the open air. Downstairs the air had revived six of the cats. The others were dead. The six with renewed life set up a cry about the chair in which the mistress rested. The police attempted to drive them away, but they remained, howling. Before Miss Lane's body could be taken to the morgue the agents of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were compelled to take four of the cats from the house. Two eluded the searchers, but they reappeared and their cries were heard for hours. BIG WORLD POST Washington, D. C.-Assistant Secretary of State William Phillips photographed with the volume of signatures, a mark of gratitude from the Japanese people for the aid received during the recent earthquake. The book is bound in gold and contains over half a million signatures. It is on exhibition at the State department. Make Helicopter Record Paris.—A new helicopter record was established at the Issy Le Moulineaux aerodrome, near Paris, by M. Pescara, who remained in the air eight minutes and thirteen seconds. The previous record by Pescara was made in November last, when he flew for five minutes and forty-four seconds. Pescara is confident that he will be soon able to win the prize for first kilometer circles by a helicopter. Seek Sanctuaries Washington.—Wild animals soon learn where they can find protection, say workers of the biological survey, United States Department of Agriculture. In places where there are game sanctuaries, wild creatures go to them at the beginning of every hunting season, according to these men. Sentenced to Jail New York—Mess. Bess Steinhardt of 316 Sixth-eighth street, Brooklyn, part owner of the apartment houses at 75 Van Alst avenue and 54 Hunters Point avenue, Long Island City, was sentenced to sixty days in jail without the alternative of paying a fine by Justices Salmon, Murphy and Kelly in the Court of Special Sessions in Jamaica. She pleaded guilty a week ago to violating the sanitary code in falling to safeguard the health of 200 tenants in her apartment houses and the severe sentence followed a report by probation officers. 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ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5884-1415 No. 24th LE BRON @ GRAY ELECTRICAL WORKS Expert Electrical Engineers Metors, Generators, Electric Elevators Repairs, Armature Winding, Electric Wiring PHONE JACKSON 2019 116 South 13th St., Omaha PLAIN SEWING AND DRESS- MAKING Mrs. N. W. Ware 2863 Binney St. Webster 6613 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0620 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA --- Omaha, Neb. S. E. Republican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR Four Years Experiece as Deputy Assessor Primaries April 8th CHARLES UNITT Solicits your vote for Renomination for COUNTY COMMISSIONER 5th Commissioner District Always on the job from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Make it a "UNITT" on April 8th Resident of district for 42 years Colton Bros. Store No. 2 NOW LOCATED AT 2422 NORTH 24TH STREET (Next to Reid-Duffy's Drug Store) SPECIAL FOR OUR OPENING WEEK: A choice assortment of ladies' pure art silk hose in all the new colors including peach and atmosphere at a new low price of.....98c Colton Bros. Store No. 2 ATlantic 9344 PINKETT, MORGAN & BRYANT ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS-AT-LAW Suite 19 Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets Omaha, Nebraska THE HEALTH BUILDING TONIC WITH YEAST VITAMINE Guaranteed to Bring Results Peoples Drug Store 24th and Erskine Streets WEbster 6323 PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records COFFEE ROASTERS VER Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ADDRESS BOX 1204 - - - Mrs. S. A. Brown, 2003 Cuming street, is suffering from a dislocated wrist as the result of a fall. Mrs. Charles T. Smith, 2916 North Twenty-eighth street, is serving on the jury in district court. E. F. Mercarty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Joseph Carr continues to be ill at his home, 2701½ Cuming street, where he has been confined for some months. Mrs. M. C. Sands was given a delightful birthday surprise party, February 14, at her home, 2122 North Twenty-fifth street. She was the happy recipient of many beautiful gifts among them being a handsome wrist watch from her husband. Mr. M. Brown, 2224 Paul street, who has been very ill is able to be up around his room and hopes to be able to be out soon. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVERTISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. Miss Ruth Seay, who is teaching in St. Joseph, spent the week end with her mother, leaving Sunday night for St. Joseph. Mrs. Alma Morris who was recently called South by the serious illness of her sister and who while away was married to Mr. George Crossley of this city has returned to Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Crossley are living at 2406 North Thirtieth street. Mrs. A. C. Tapps, 2228 Madison street, entertained at breakfast Sunday morning for Mr. and Mrs. Fuller-love and son, Junior; Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Ross of St. Louis and Mr. Huey of Gary, Ind. The Smarter Set Society gave a line party at the Strand theatre last Friday night. Confirmation instruction is given at the Church of St. Phillip the Deacon, Friday and Sunday nights at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Blanche Simmons is still quite ill at her home, Twenty-sixth and Maple streets. Thomas Roulette who has been in Minnesota for the past two years is at home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roulette. Mrs. Emma Warwick who has been making her home for some months with Mrs. Sarah Lewis is now stopping with Mrs. Fox in Benson. Mrs. Mrs. Warwick has not been well for some time. The Phi Delta Sorority met last Thursday night as the guests of Miss Martha Roberts, Twenty-eighth and Miami streets. The Sorority Club of twelve ladies was royally entertained by the president, Mrs. Ella Long, 2517 Lake street, Thursday afternoon, February 28th, from two to five. First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms—1702 No. 26th St. Web. 4769. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Brown. ANNOUNCEMENT We wish to announce the opening of a Branch Office at the North Side Bazaar, 2114 No. 24th St. Mr. J. E. Smith, formerly associated with Electric Appliances in Toronto, Canada, is in charge. Mr. Smith has had fifteen years experience and is an authority on household devices. His specialty is the American Classic Washing Machine and the Hamilton-Beach Vacuum Cleaner. Mr. Smith stands ready and willing to supply your every need and you will find him a most courteous gentleman. Come in and get acquainted. Demonstrations gladly given upon request. Phone Webster 5566.—Adv. OLD FOLKS HOME The regular monthly meeting will be held next Wednesday morning, March 5, at 10 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. The entertainment committee is preparing for an entertainment some time in the near future. Watch for other announcements. Any one who has quilt pieces to give away please call Webster 4409 or leave them at the Home. Martha Smith, President. Elizabeth M. Resd, Corr. Sec'y. Rock Spring Lump.....$12.50 Old Ben Lump.....10.50 No. 1 Illinois Lump.....9.00 Illinois Lump and Egg.....8.50 Illinois Nut No. 1.....8.00 Colorado Lump.....9.75 THE BARBER SHOP Our beautiful, modern funeral home provides every convenience and our experience qualifies us to render the service demanded when loved ones are called by death. Y.W.C.A. EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec'y NOTES The musical vesper service and social hour given last Sunday afternoon was a delightful and well-attended affair. All persons taking part in the program did themselves credit. Several congregations of the city were represented by the participants. "BARGAIN DINNER" every Thursday from 6 to 9 p. m. Dine with us. You'll enjoy it. Isaac Konecky, formerly editor of the Jewish Bulletin and now serving as deputy sheriff, has filed for city commissioner, subject to the April primaries. Mr. Konecky is a live wire and does whatever he does whole-heartedly. He will make a good commissioner. He is well and favorably known to our people upon whom he can confidently rely for enthusiastic support. KLAVER FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR CLUB FORMED Tuesday night a Colored Klaver for County Assessor Club was organized to boost the candidacy of S. E. Klaver, for four years chief deputy in the County Assessor's office. The following officers were elected: Dan Desdunes, president; Isaac Bailey, vicepresident, and John A. Smith, secretary. This is the first time that Dan Desdunes, the well-known and popular bandmaster, has ever taken any active part in politics. Feeling, however, that Mr. Klaver's qualifications are such as to fit him for the position which he seeks Mr. Desdunes consented to head the Klaver for County Assessor Club. SEVEN MORE BIG DAYS The bazaar has had a successful week of inspiration and education program from which much benefit has been derived. It will continue next week closing March 7, at which time a banquet will be given with the Business and Professional Men, the guests of honor. Attorney John Adams will be toastmaster. ANNUAL BAZAAR, PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets.—Adv. DISABLED SOLDIERS All disabled Colored Ex-Service Men are requested to meet at the Colored Commercial Club, 2122 North Twenty-fourth street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor. The Rev. A. W. Jones preached at the morning service and the Rev. A. Jacobs of Lincoln at night. Both speakers gave helpful messages. Quarterly meeting will be held March 9, for which arrangements are now being made. Mr. Jones is still in the hospital. Mesdames Clay and Howell are able to be around. Our beautiful, m our experience quali ones are called by de Jones 24th and Grant Sts. Webster 42 Mrs. Minnie Goodlett died last Tuesday afternoon at the University hospital. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Pilgrim baptist church of which she was an active and faithful member. Rev. J. D. Crum officiated. The remains were shipped to Beatrice, Ala., for burial. She is survived by her husband, Taylor Goodlett, two small children and several other relatives. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. F. Botts, Pastor. The Community singing has created great interest in the church and has proven beneficial to the services under the leadership of Prof. Hill. The B. Sharp Circle, an organization of young people, will present Madame Sayde Cochran Chadwick in a song recital March 7. Be sure to register, so you can vote at the primaries, April 8, for Adam McMullen, of Beatrice, Neb., republican candidate for the nomination for governor. JUST HAD TO GET INTO THAT TEA POT SOMEWAY Washington, D. C., Feb. 29.—Multimillionaire oil dealer Dohoney testified before the Senate Committee that he donated $25,000 during the campaign of 1920 to refute statements in newspaper advertisements that the late President Harding was of Negro blood. 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. Advertis dvertising Talk 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. Of intellect to snow, 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 home provides every convenience and under the service demanded when loved , Undertakers --- ebster 4243 WANTED—Two young or middle aged ladies of pleasing personality. If you are earning less than $30 per week and want a real position and desire to better your condition see Mr. J. E. Smith by appointment at the North Side Bazaar, 2114 No. 24th St. HARDWARE Paints, Oils and Glass, Poultry Netting, Screen Wire PHONE WEBSTER 3516 24th and Lake Streets FRANKLIN SHOE HOSPITAL BIG DISCOUNT ON SHOE REPAIRING Ladies' half soles.....90c A pair of Leather Heels FREE Men half soles.....$1.00 Rubber heels.....35c Special for One Week— Satisfaction Guaranteed PHONE WEBSTER 2802 1627 North 24th Street N. W. WARE Candidate for Municipal Judge Subject to the primaries of April 8th SOLICITS YOUR VOTE very convenience and manded when loved takers Webster 1100 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. WM. LEWIS C. GLOVER Phone WE.2324 Phone WE.2255 North Side Coal & Express Co. BY BASKET OR TON 2014 No. 24th St., Omaha, Neb. Office Phone WEbster 4731 Washington Market 1201 No. 24th St. New phone Web. 6390 FREE DELIVERY H. A. CHILES & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Chapel Phone, Web. 7133 Res. Phone, Web. 6349 1839 No. Twenty-fourth St. Aches and Pains Quickly Relieved by JATH'S CAMPHORUB COMPOUND Apply hot wet towel and then rub parts with the magic Camphorub All Good Drug Stores Bonds Furnished to Reliable Persons NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE PHONES: Res., Web. 6613; Office, At. 5104 Res. 2863 Binney St. NOAH W. WARE ATTORNEY and COUNSELOR AT LAW HOURS: 9 A. M. to 12:00 Noon; 1:80 P. M. to 5:30 P. M. Kaffir Blk. 817 No. 16th St. Omaha Phones: — Office, WE. 8567; Res., WE. 3888 J O H N A D A M S Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law Practice in all Courts, State and Federal 1516 N. 24th St., Omaha, Neb. NO. 333 Nemo $3 SELF-REDUCING CORSET Good News for Stout Women Nemo Self-Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has a low top and medium skirt. Made in durable pink or white coutl; sizes 24 to 36 and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can't get it, send an address, size and $3.00. Will accept. Nemo Hygiene-Fashion Institute 120 E. 10th St., New York (Dept. 8) HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS—STATIONERY CIGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street Why We Recommend 60 Consider this picture. It shows a house of the older type it is true, but it can't show you the interior which consists of five nice rooms with a store room upstairs. Every room well lighted, clean and well kept and modern except the furnace. The lot is unusually large being 60x124. There is a garage. What more could you ask for $2600 terms asked $300 down, $25 a month. If you can't quite handle the first payment come in or phone us anyhow. Office is open until 9 p. m. Amos Grant Company 210 So. 18th St. TOP LYNCHING HEAR The Hon. Mayor AMES AHLMA STOP LY The Hor JAM DAHI STOP LYNCHING! HEAR The Hon. Mayor JAMES C. DAHLMAN Who Will Address a Big Mass ss Meet SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 2:30 Pilgrim Bapt 25th and Har JUDGE CHAS A. 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Post Office sub station. 24th and Decatur Streets --- Arthur Bldg. 1917 Cuming St. recommend shows a house of the older show you the interior which with a store room upstairs. and well kept and modern ex- nusually large being 60x124. more could you ask for $2600 a month. If you can't quite me in or phone us anyhow. t Company DISTRIBUTORS NCHING! . Mayor ES C. MAN Meeting Artist Church Hilton Streets WILL ALSO SPEAK Drive Committee ery Market NUTS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS A TRIAL Deal Service LIVERY Hats NORTH SIDE BAZAAR and WOMEN'S EXCHANGE 2114 N. 24th St. Web. 4509 2523 N. 24th St. E. DORN Locksmith Locks, Keys of all descrip- tions. Phone us, fit keys or repair locks at your home. SEEDS OF KNOWN QUALITY Flower, Grass and Garden Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials Poultry Supplies ——See Us for Your—— Fresh Cut Flowers Always on Hand Slowart's Seed Store 119 No. 16th St.—Opposite Postoffice —JA ckson 9977 For Sickness & Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tul. Webster 6400 8718 Miami St. With Bombers Accident Insurance Co. ```markdown ``` REALTORS PAGE THREE Atlantic 8380 Phone Atlantic 0883 Welcome!! Geb. 29th WELCOME (Copyright, W. N. U.) THE FILM MAKES A SUCCESS IN THEATRE She's a "Blues" singer. Maybe she's the reason next week's big musical show at the popular Gayety is called "Talk of the Town". It wouldn't surprise us a particle. PAGE FOUR Geb. 29th (Copyright, W. N. U.) HELEN She's a "Blues" singer. Maybe she show at the popular Gayety is called prise us a particle. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT John L. Wright died at the State Hospital last Thursday at 11:45 a.m. after an illness of about two years. His death was a shock to his family and friends, however, it was expected. The passing away of John L. Wright removes from our midst one of the best known pioneers of our group; one who had been employed in places where he came in contact with business men of all walks of life, and had gained a reputation from them, whose word was authority, therefore gained in prominence. Wright had served as porter at the First National Bank for twenty-two years, up to the time he lost his health and was taken to the State hospital, where he lingered over a year, finally succumbing to the malady The deceased leaves to mourn his departure a mother, wifg, brother, of Lincoln, and a son of Vicksburg, Miss. The funeral was held in the A. M. E. Church last Saturday at 2:30 p. m. of which he had been an ardent worker until the last. Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor of the church preached a touching message, being assisted in the services by several fellow pastors. Resolutions of condolences from the church were read by the clerks. Resolution from the Grand Body, Sir Knights, was read by Dt'r Nora Gray, D. G. Mentor from Omaha. Solo by Mrs. I. Zetta Malone. The Sir Knights had charge of the obsequies. The deceased was a member of the Masonic order in all its branches and of the K. of P., but these did not take a part in the services. The floral offering was fine, a large number of friends attended to pay last respects to the departed. All Lincoln was shocked when the news was flashed over the city that Mr. Henry M. Williams had suddenly passed away while going through an operation at a local hospital on Friday mopping. Mr. Williams had been ailing with afflictions of the stomach, and with hopes of bettering himself had decided to try a relief. We feel in the death of Mr. Williams we have lost another pioneer citizen, who is well known among business men and especially those whom he has come in contact with in his trade as a plasterer. Mr. Williams came to Lincoln about forty years ago, and has seen Lincoln grow from a small town to a large city, and at his death was 72 years old. Those who survive him are his wife. Mary L., two sons, Perry S. of Lincoln, Roy M. of Coffeeville, Kans.; one brother, Arthur L. Williams of Lincoln, and other kin and host of friends. Mr. Williams was a live member of the A. M. E. Church, also a member of Lebanon Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and Mystic Shriner, also a member of K. of P. Lodge No. 2, and belonged to the plasterer's union. The funeral service was held in the A. M. E. Church Monday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. M. C. Knight presched, and was assisted by Revs. H. W. Botts, G. W. Carter, J. T. Hicks, P. E. Resolutions of condolence from the officials of the church were read by C. W. Malone. Solos by J. W. Bedell and Mrs. Izetta Malone. The choir did their part in music. Lebanon Lodge No. 3. A. F. and A. M., gave their ritualistic service. The body was conveyed to its resting place in Wyuka. The plasterers' union turned out in full force. The church was filled to overflowing, and the floral offerings were the largest ever. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. T. Hicks, P. E., was present, and conducted services. The attendance during the day was fair, owing to the weather. Mrs. Ethel Grant, sister of Mrs. Mary Williams, and Mrs. Lena Morehead of Kansas City, Mo., cousin; Mrs. Pearl Thompson of Springfield, Mo., and Mr. Roy M. Williams of Coffeeville, Kans., were summoned by the sudden death of Mr. H. M. Williams last Friday. Services at Mt. Zlon Baptist church were conducted as usual. The pastor preached a fine sermon. The bad weather interfered with attendance. The several clubs are conducting various entertainments for the church. Race Women in Charge of Finishing We are pleased to announce something that should be of interest and to the satisfaction of our racial group. In the largest photographer's shop in the city of Lincoln, the Dald Studio, two Negro girls are in complete charge of the finishing department. This shop is the authorized photographer for the Nebraska State University and all photographs of student classes, faculty, clubs and infact all such of this kind of work for the university and its students is done in this shop and passes through the hands of these two Negro girls finishing. Those young ladies are Mrs. Marguerite Williams, daughter of Mrs. P. S. Stovall of Omaha, who has been at the studio for six years, and Mrs. Sarah Walker. Both these young women started in this shop with practically no knowledge of the work, but by their zeal and effort have acquired this highly technical profession. To Mrs. Williams, it is pleasing to note, comes the distinction of being very expert in color photography—the art that enables a photograph to be finished in its natural coloring, greatly enhancing its beauty and charm. We also wish to give credit to Miss Adams who is employed at the Townsend Studio who is capable of doing retouching and finishing. ATHLETIC STADIUM IN EXTINCT CRATER Island of Oahu Once Place of Human Sacrifice. Honolulu—Punchbowl, the large extinct crater of one of the volcanoes that formed the island of Oahu and which once was used as a hill of sacrifice by the Hawaiian people, will become one of the largest athletic stadiums in the world if the plans of Ma'i. William Hoopal, athletic officer of the Hawaiian national guard, are consummated. The stadium would be almost in the center of the city and would have a seating capacity of 95,000 persons, as large as the present population of the city. Prison laborers have started clearing klawe and other brush from the sides of the crater and inside the bowl. Improvements also have been started to the one road leading to the top of the crater and efforts will be made to obtain municipal co-operation for the construction of another road. Punchbowl Now Rifle Range. Punchbowl now kills range. Punchbowl, which towers 500 feet above sea level, forms a perfect amphitheater, and, in the opinion of Major Hoopal, could be transformed into a modern stadium at a small cost. It is now owned by the government and is used as a rifle range for the national guard of Hawaii. Its peak is the scene of the annual Easter sunrise service, which is held before a giant cross. The last human sacrifice believed to have taken place on Punchbowl is shrouded in mystery, but tradition says that King Kamehamehue IV, a heavy drinker, struck his only child during a drinking bout. The child received injuries which caused its death. Kamehamehue planned an expiation of his crime. A decree was issued ordering all inhabitants of Honolulu to remain inside their houses that night. Fire Burns on Sacrificial Rock. What transpired is unknown, but tradition contends that a fire burned that night on a high rock where the sacrificial pit was situated. A heavy smoke fell and wavered around it, according to the stories of persons who disobeyed the king's order and watched the fire from afar. An old Hawaiian, questioned regarding this incident, said that nobody was known to have been missing in Honolulu after this evening, but that any drunken sailor might have disappeared easily in the darkness and that such a man never would be missed. In 1800 a chief who was captured as an enemy of Kamehameha the Great was known to have been burned at the stake on Punchbowl. The crater rim measures 1,980 feet across from east to west and 1,700 feet across from north to south. The slope from the rim to the bottom of the crater is estimated at approximately 15 degrees. The floor of the bowl is about 200 feet below the rim. Three Drown in Heroic Effort to Save Other Amarillo, Tex.—Stories of heroic efforts of three men, who drowned in a lake 30 miles southwest of here recently, to save another were told by witnesses. The men, members of a hunting party, were able to remain above the ice water for an hour. J. W. Mayhunt, fifty-three, of Claude, Tex., waited out about five hundred yards on the ice-covered lake, then suddenly broke through. Glen Handall, twenty-six, Amarillo, went to his assistance, but the ice gave way under him. E. W. Hammer, Santa Fe militar switchman, also hurried out. He too, broke through the ice. THE MONITOR Then for an hour a score of spectators watched the men in 12 or 15 feet of water help each other on to the edge of the ice coat, only to see the ice give way under their weight. Rescuers from the shore worked feverishly cutting the ice to reach the men with boats, but saw them drown before one-quarter the distance had been covered. Firemen Start Fires to New York—Three members of the Nyack volunteer fire department—Fred Metisky, Edgar Wanamaker and Frank Kirk—were indicted on a charge of arson in the second degree by the Rockland county jury at Nyack recently. County authorities say that within the last month they set fire to the Ttowt boathouse, the Lydobear barn and the Gurney carpenter shop in Nyack, all of which were partly burned. Metisky pleaded guilty and said that he and other men had become bored by sitting around the firehouse without any action and had decided to fire the places to test the efficiency of their apparatus and personnel. Wanamaker and Kirk pleaded not guilty. Metisky was remanded for sentence. Optometrists Unable to Discover Perfect Eyes Emporia, Kan. "One hundred dollars for a pair of perfect eyes," read an offer made by the Kansas Association of Optometrists, which closed its convention in Emporia recently, and when the "spec" doctors opened a clinic at their headquarters many Emporians, proud of their eyesight, applied for examination. They were informed that no one had perfect eyesight and the prize would not be given. Eyes were like leaves, explained the optometrist in charge; no two were alike, and none was perfect. The doctors still have their prize money and will keep it forever unless they change the rules of the contest. Party Costs Man $5,700; Carried Cash Three Years Baltimore, Md.—After carrying $50,700 in his pocket for three years William Dimiling did some drinking and lost the entire sum, he told Magistrate Rettallia in Eastern police crime. The money represented savings of 23 years. "I met some friends," he said, "and we went to some saloons in South Baltimore and had a few drinks. I had the wallet, with my money in it in my hip pocket. The pocket was shut with a safety pin. I took it out only once. I had it when I left and got on a street car. I can't remember any one following me, but when I got home my money was gone. I've only $19 left." Magistrate Rettallia dismissed the charge of disorderly conduct. "If you've lost all that money," he said, "your party has cost you enough already." Calls Lowbrows Just as Smart as the Highbrows Chicago—Lowbrows are just as smart as highbrows. This is straight from Prof. H. R. Mayberry, of the psychology department of the University of Chicago, who announced conclusions reached after years of study during which he examined and measured 3,000 heads. "The real index to intelligence from head measurements is the distance from the ear to the top of the head." Professor Mayberry said. "The greater the distance from the ears to the peak of the dome, the greater the intelligence of the person. Nothing was found to support the theory that you can judge intelligence by the height or width of the forehead." 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