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MAKING GOOD AT THE TUSKEGEE U. U. VETERAN HOSPITAL NO. MAKING GOOD AT THE TUSKEGEE U. U. VETERAN HOSPITAL NO. Coolidge Faith in Negro Personnel Justified as Black Staff Capably Administers Government's Finest Hospital LIFTING :: :: :: :: LIFT TOO Standing, so to speak, in the shadow of the Confederate Capitol, where Jefferson Davis held forth as President of the "Rebel States" and in democratic Alabama, is the greatest achievement of this republican administration, the United States Veteran Hospital No. 91. ...This institution popularly known as the Tuskegee Hospital because it is located adjacent to the famous Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, was erected at a cost of a trifle more than $2,500,000 appropriated by the republican administration in order that Negro veterans of the Great World War, suffering from lack of attention in the hospitals of the southland, might have a place of their own, where they could be treated and might recuperate from the wounds and other disabilities resulting from the ravages of the war, in which they went forward to fight for the liberty and democracy of the world. While nearly everyone remembers the vicious fight waged by southern bourbons for white control of the hospital, a circumstance which made it a storm center in the daily and colored press for months; few who have not seen it have had any conception of the magnificence and scope of this wonderful plant. It is second to none of its kind in America. With twenty-seven permanent buildings situated on a beautiful tract of 464 acres adjoining the campus of Tuskegee Institute, it provides accommodations for 600 patients, representing a larger bed capacity than any of the nineteen hospitals erected by the government except those located in New York City and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which has a bed capacity of 612. Every possible modern facility is provided for the care and cure of our disabled Negro veterans. In the hospital today are 551 ex-service men receiving treatment for ailments of various kinds. Of this number more than 300 are suffering from tuberculosis in some form, having succumbed to the too frequent inhalation of poisonous gases or to the prevalent unhealthful conditions under which they were forced to live upon their return to the United States. Approximately 200 are victims of mental disorders brought on by shell shock and similar rigors experienced in the front line trenches. Because of the prevalence of consumption, the institution was originally designed as a tuberculosis hospital. The plans were outlined by leading tuberculosis specialists of the country. The patients are housed in buildings erected according to plans peculiarly and particularly adapted to aid in the treatment of the great white plague so that the victims are provided with the main and most effective weapons against the disease—fresh air and strong sunshine. These combating elements furnished by nature are supplemented by the other members of the famous anti-tuberculosisi quartette—skillful treatment at the hands of physicians especially trained to treat the allment and nourishing food prepared under the direct supervision of expert dietticians. In another sector of the main building and in another group of buildings are those who are suffering from mental diseases. These in like manner are under the care of neurologists and psychiatrists who outline the treatment designed to effect a cure and complete restoration of the mental faculties. Becomes a General Hospital Recently the hospital has been honored by being designated as one of the sixteen general hospitals of the service, the change coming as a direct result of the efficient record made by the Negro staff in attendance. This enlargement in the field of service has brought to it patients suffering from almost every known form of disease and caused the accession of additional specialists and physicians versed in the various general fields. Many Eligible Veterans Ignorant of Hospitals Availability It is predicted by authorities that Hospital No. 91 will either have to be enlarged or additional hospitals built as soon as Negro ex-service men, many of whom are suffering in the south and other sections of the country, learn that under the provisions of the Reed Johnson bill recently passed by Congress cumbersome red tape is cut away and offers hospital service free to very veteran without requiring proof that illness necessarily originated during the war. White ex-soldiers are availing themselves largely of this opportunity, in fact proportionately white soldiers hospitalized have a ratio over black of 10 to 1. Approximately two million white soldiers participated in the war. Four hundred, fifty thousand on roughly 20 per cent as many black men were called to the ranks. THE MONITOR 24,246 white are receiving hospital service. About 800 Negroes are in government hospitals, a ratio of about $1\frac{1}{2}$ per cent for the colored as against 10 per cent for the whites. It is probable that many black ex-service men who could have this expert hospital service free of charge are silently suffering in ignorance of the haven their government offers. The Crack Personnel Aside from the grandeur of the buildings, the excellence of their appointments, and the spic and span appearance of the expansive grounds, the thing which swells the visitor's heart with pride is the staff. The hospital is manned from top to bottom by a colored personnel. Negro specialists, physicians, surgeons and nurses, trained in the best schools and hospitals in the country, all of whom have demonstrated their fitness by passing a rigid civil service examination together with more than 200 civilian employees are under the command of Lt. Col. Joseph H. Ward. There are at present seventeen physicians. Assisting Col. Ward, whose title is Medical Officer in Charge, in the executive departments of the institution are Major Frederick A. Stokes, who occupies the important position of Executive Medical Officer, and Walter S. Burke, Business Executive. Chief Nurse Esther J. Bullock of Chicago, with her aide Miss A. J. Gears of Rhode Island, heads the staff of 46 nurses and numerous orderlies and attendants. Commendatory comment on the efficiency of the nursing staff is heard on every side. John H. Calhoun, who gained fame as the first colored clerical employee to report for duty at the hospital while it was still under white control, and whose appearance was the signal for a klan rally, has risen to the position of chief clerk. Joseph M. Dugus, a Tuskegee man, is registrar. T. H. Rooney, formerly of the Veteran's Bureau in Washington, is property custodian. Miss A. B. Dixon, as dietician, has complete charge of kitchens, dining rooms and the scientific preparation of all food, a task of considerable magnitude. She is assisted by Misses White and Williams. On the medical side Dr. J. D. Nelson is chief of the extensive T. B. service. Dr. Charles R. Humbert heads the Pathological and X-ray service. He is assisted by J. B. Garrett and Miss Nellie B. Robinson, both of Boston. Dr. George W. Moore is chief of the Neuro Pyschiatric department, Dr. John T. Anderson is Surgical Specialist. Dr. H. F. Davis is chief of Occupational and Physic Therapy, Electro Therapy, etc., Frank E. Gerran is pharmacist. A. B. Yates is superintendent of grounds. Prof. Thomas C. Lykes has charge of the hospital school, Richard W. Thompkins is contact officer and Mrs. Sadie M. Peterson, formerly attached to the Harlem Library in New York, has developed a reading room and library which is a point of interest to the patients and staff alike. The entire staff of physicians is as follows: Lt. Col. J. H. Ward, Indianapolis; Maj. Frederick A. Stokes, Indianapolis; Dr. George W. Moore, Nashville; Dr. W. F. Howard, Chicago and Mississippi; Dr. S. O. Johnson, Boston; Dr. H. F. Davis, Boston and Virginia; Dr. Drue King, Augusta, Ga.; Dr. Alfred D. Simington, Mobile, Ala.; Dr. T. T. Tilden, Texas; Dr. O. R. Sheffield, Washington, D. C.; Dr. John T. Anderson of Kansas City General Hospital; Dr. George T. Branch, of North Carolina; Dr. W. S. Taylor, of Pennsylvania; Dr. B. G. McKenzie, Washington, D. C.; Dr. Chas. R. Humbert, Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. Prince P. Parker, New York; Dr. W. E. Shallowhorn, Texas. Dr. T. B. Davis of Florence, S. C., is chief of the dental service while associated with him is Dr. B. D. Boyd of Washington, D. C. Operated Like Big Business One of the interesting bureaues is that of Business Executive, a position held by Walter S. Burke, a native of Virginia, but who has for some years resided in Washington, D. C. His department in the language of the general order establishing it entrusts to him the procurement, storage and issue of all commodities. He is the chief purchasing agent and in charge of all personnel except the medical; disburses all money, is cost accountant, has charge of the laundry, garage and is superintendent of buildings and grounds. It costs approximately $750,000 a year to run the hospital. Among some of the items are $400,000 salaries, subsistence $200,000, maintenance $127,000, repairs, etc., $13,000. In these activities he is directly responsible to Col. Ward. Mr. Burke, who is a graduate of Howard and Case School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania, brings to the task, training A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1924 and ability of a high order which together with a gift for detail and a large amount of enthusiasm, is enabling him to measure up to his many responsibilities. Col. Ward Outstanding Character To take over an institution of this size and scope, representing millions in values, supervising the expenditure of $700,000 a year, developing a staff and personnel who not only could effectively and efficiently carry on the work but who could function together harmoniously for the general good of the organization, is admittedly a man's job. No such administrative experience had ever been had by any member of the group. There was grave and honest doubt in the minds of many government officials as to the ability of a colored man with the limited experience which they necessarily had had, to conduct such a project. No other government hospital called for the many sided leadership which the Tuskegee hospital did. Not only must its command be professionally capable, but also he must bring to the duty business ability and the qualities of an ambassador. With hostile whites bitterly viewing the change, with critical Negroes carefully eyeing the situation the position had a complicated aspect which called for a rare degree of tact and common sense. The success of Col. Ward in the conduct of this mammoth institution is not only a great object lesson in the race's capacity for executive responsibility but more, it is a tribute as Col. Ward modestly explains "to the loyalty and fine spirit of co-operation which the men and women on the staff and in the personnel have given. There could have been no finer demonstration of devotion to duty and loyalty to a cause. My associates have worked as though they realized that not only they personally, but the entire group was on trial and whatever success we have had was due to that spirit." President Coolidge himself, who has closely followed the fortunes of the hospital, regards it "as the finest recognition yet given of the professional merit of the Negro race." A Training Institution The institution while primarily a hospital is more than this—it is a vocational training school. Those patients whose mental and physical conditions permit, are under the tutelage of highly trained vocational teachers and spend much time learning to do some one thing well by which they can make a living upon being discharged from the hospital. Those whose disabilities will prevent them from following their former means of securing a livelihood are taught to make baskets; sweaters, beautiful beaded bags, to make chair bottoms and other branches of the handicrafts by which they can make a living in a manner which will not further impair their weakened condition. Agriculture has been found to be beneficial in occupying the minds of some and they tend gardens and raise chickens. In conjunction with the vocational work is instruction in academic subjects, ranging from the "three Rs" to a more complicated variety. The literary and vocational training are closely co-ordinated and carried out in a manner somewhat similar to the method inaogurated by the late Booker T. Washington and which is now in vogue at Tuskegee. Thus when men are discharged as physically fit to mingle with society, they are also better fit mentally in many instances to take their places in the great social family. Many who entered the hospital unable to read and write will be discharged simultaneously from the hospital and the ranks of the illiterate and will be able to sign their names instead of "making their mark", to read and understand what has been read in an intelligent manner and thus be better prepared to assume the duties and rights of American citizenship. President Coolidge Dedicates Hospital The dedication of the institution was held February 12, 1923. The exercises were held in the chapel of the Tuskegee Institute. Col. Edward Clifford, under secretary of the treasury, presided. President Calvin Coolidge, then vice-president of the United States, was the principal speaker. He referred to the appropriateness of the erection of the hospital, praised the loyalty of the Negro in America and the courage and valor of the Negro soldiers in the great World War, and declared: "For the service of the Negro race at home and abroad during the war, they have the everlasting gratitude of America. They have justified Abraham Lincoln." In speaking of the need of America, the President declared that: "It is well for all of us who must live together as Americans, whatever our race or creed may be, constantly to remember the words of Lincoln: 'We are not enemies but friends.' We must not be enemies!" Those who create any kind of hatred are not ministering to the public welfare. We have come out of a war with a (Continued on Page Eight.) THE MASTER OF THE WORLD REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS Candidate for the School Board I desire to thank the many friends of both races who have given me assurance of their support in my candidacy for the Board of Education. As I am voted for all over the city it is necessary that all who favor my candidacy vote. In the event of my election I shall end the best service to the I am deeply interested elected there will be and I'll go smilingly I want all to know appreciate their supp GALLOWAY MAKING GOOD AT IOWA UNIVERSITY Ledrue C. Galloway of Omaha who was the outstanding athletic star at Central High, is now a sophomore at Iowa University and is making good in scholarship and athletics there. He is now playing tackle on the 'Varsity eleven. In the great game last Satur- day with Minnesota Galloway distin- guished himself throughout the game. One spectacular tackle by the brilliant gridster brought 43,000 cheering football spectators to their feet. Dr. W. W. Peebles of Omaha who drove over to Iowa City to witness the game, said, "It was the sensation of my life to witness that immense throng of 43,000, rise spontaneously to their feet and to lustily cheer our brilliant black boy from Omaha. Galloway is making good in every way and is one of the most popular men on the campus. VAUGHN DELIVERS GREAT ADDRESS AT REPUBLICAN RALLY Eloquent St. Louis Attorney Discusses Campaign Issues and Convinces Many Voters Who Were Wavering The audience which assembled in Dreamland Hall at the Republican Rally held under the auspices of the Colored Coolidge and Dawes Club last Thursday night was given an intellectual treat in the able and convincing address delivered by the Hon. George L. Vaughn of St. Louis, Mo., sent by the National Republican committee. Mr. Vaughn presented solid facts and logic which exposed the fallacies and dangers of La Folletism, the impossibility of supporting Davis and gave cogent reasons why in this crisis it is the duty of the race to support Calvin Coolidge. At the expiration-of his address he was given an ovation. It was pronounced by several who have been following the campaign that it was the best political speech delivered here during the campaign. Dr. L. E. Britt, president of the Coolidge and Dawes club, presided. Brief remarks were made by John W. Long, vice-president of the club; Mrs. J. Alice Stewart; Dillard Craw- election I shall endeavor to render the best service to the city in which I am deeply interested. If I am not elected there will be no sore spots and I'll go smilingly on my way. But I want all to know how heartily I appreciate their support and goodwill. ford and at the close of Mr. Vaughn's address, several local candidates were presented. Mrs. Estella McCaw gave piano numbers and Mrs. M. Sellars lead in singing "America". Rev. John Albert; Williams introduced Mr. Vaughn. Several prominent persons occupied the stage. LEROY RYBERG FOR STATE SENATOR FROM 4th DISTRICT Young Versatile Democrat Makes Plea for Colored Vote Le Roy Ryberg, democratic candidate for State Senate from the Fourth District, makes an open and earnest plea for the colored vote in his district. He recognizes that at least thirty-five per cent of the voters in the Fourth senatorial district are colored, and he feels that his success depends on their support. E Ryberg is a young and forceful man with a pleasing personality. He is convincing in his speech and sincere in his intentions. He has been very active in his efforts to bring about legislation which removed discrimination of any sort against colored people. He was one of the two men who worked earnestly with the Governor to have the separate race boxing law once on the Nebraska statutes removed and the boxing commissioner removed. He is openly against the Ku Klux Klan, having denounced them as a menace to society. Ryberg is a trustworthy young man and promises to give 100 per cent representation to our people in the event he is elected November fourth. ANTI-LYNCHING CAMPAIGN CAUSES A DECLINE IN EVIL National Advancement Association Has Rendered Country Great Service in Work Against Mob Violence Whole Number 486 Philadelphia, October 31.—James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in an address delivered recently before the Conference on Inter-racial Justice, in Social Service building, asserted that in the past there had been sporadic efforts to abolish lynching but the "first organized, systematic, persistent and financed effort" to end lynching in America, made during the last eight years by the N. A. A. C. P. was mainly responsible for the sharp decline in the number of lynchings during the last five years. In support of this statement, Mr. Johnson said that the average number of lynchings per year for thirty years prior to 1919 was 107, and that the recent figures were: 1919, 83; 1920, 65; 1921, 64; 1922, 64; 1922, 61; 1923, 28; 1924 (thus far), 9. In the campaign against lynching, said Mr. Johnson, more than $50,000 had been raised and expended by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. First, investigators, often at risk of their lives, had obtained the facts concerning lynchings, and the statistics were studied and collated, being published in the first and only comprehensive and authentic work on the subject: "Third Years of Lynching". Furthermore, more than 2,500 mass meetings have been held and addressed, millions of pieces of literature distributed, and facts and figures published not only in America but throughout the civilized world. This campaign, according to Mr. Johnson, "cut at the main root of the lynching evil, the lie that the Negro was by STATE GRAND LODGE MOSAIC TEMPLARS IN SESSION HERE The State Grand Lodge of the Mosaic Templars of America convened in its third annual session at Pilgrim Batist Church Tuesday morning at 10:00 and was formally opened by Grandmaster Rev. D. McQueen. Ritualistic ceremonies preceded routine business which was rapidly dispatched. Three sessions were held daily, the closing session being held Thursday afternoon. Tuesday night there was an open session with an excellent program of music and addresses from representatives of various organizations with fitting responses. Wednesday night the Rev. G. W. Day preached the annual sermon. Dr. S. J. Elliott, of Little Rock, National Grandmaster, has been in attendance and inspiring the order by his eloquence and wise counsel. The reports showed the organization in excellent condition and steadily growing. The Rev. D. M. McQueen was re-elected Grandmaster. ALADDIN CRUISE DIRECTOR IN JAMAICA (By the Associated Negro Press) Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 24.—John Louis Hill, author of "When Black Meets White" and a native of Texas, is in this city perfecting arrangements for the visit to these shores and other West Indies waters in January of 250 American Negroes and 250 whites who will travel together on the same boat in an effort to prove that intelligent persons of both races are esework together. Mr. Hill says that the tour is to be known as the Aladdin Cruise. SOUTH SIDE REPUBLICAN CLUB The South Side Republican Club had a good meeting Monday night. The program put over was worthwhile, a number of talks were made. Among the interesting speakers were Mr. M.F. Singleton and his son, Dr. J. A. Singleton; Mrs. Lovetta Bush, Lenora Gray, S. E. Gross, J. W. Streeter, but Father John Albert Williams who is a candidate for the school board, made the address of the evening, in which GROWING :: :: :: :: THANK YOU 486 Vol. X—No. 18 CAMPAIGN A DECLINE IN EVIL on Has Rendered Country Great against Mob Violence nature a rapist and that lynching was meted out solely as punishment for that crime." This anti-lynching campaign prepared the way for the introduction of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in Congress where it was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 230 to 119, and although the bill was stopped by filibuster in the Senate, the floor of Congress "proved a forum in which to have the question of lynching discussed, a forum which had the ears of the whole country and so the effect upon the national conscience was tremendous." Many of the facts and figures used in debate on the floor of Congress were supplied to Representatives by the N. A. A. C. P. "When the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was being discussed in Congress," said Mr. Johnson, "and Southern members arose in all their ignorance of the facts to reiterate the old statement that Negroes were lynched for rape and for the protection of white womanhood, the authentic cases of 83 women lynched, with the names, dates and localities given, stopped their mouths. Their chief argument being taken away they had little left to say." Mr. Johnson stated that "The Anti-Lynching Bill is still in Congress as House Bill number one, and it is still a threat, I firmly believe that those who hold dear the institutions of our country and who feel this shame and disgrace among the nations of the world, should not rest until a law making lynching a crime punishable by the federal government is enacted by Congress." he quoted facts regarding our race group's struggles for representation in the school world of the City of Omaha. The South Side Club will meet Monday at Allen Chapel, Twenty-fifth and R streets. All who are interested in the political affairs of the city have an invitation to be present. There will be some good speakers on hand. Don't forget the place of meeting—Allen Chapel, Twenty-fifth and R streets, South Side. Thomas O'Connor who is democratic candidate for County Assessor, made many warm friends among the colored people during his seven years' service, 1896-1903, as county agent. There were some hard times then and his fair and courteous attention to many who were in need was appreciated. Mr. O'Connor has served twelve years as County Commissioner having been elected three times by very large majorities. As chairman of charities he won a reputation for sympathy and fair-mindedness. He has been a resident of Omaha for thirty-six years. He believes the knowledge and experience gained by him as former County Commissioner will enable him to perform the duties of County Assessor for which he is an aspirant in an efficient, businesslike manner. TROPICAL VALLEY FOUND IN ALASKA Subterranean Fires Keep District Warm. Seward, Alaska.—Another tropical garden spot has been found in interior Alaska. Jack Lee and Henry Russell, prospectors, stumbled into a broad valley where mammoth trees, beautiful flowers and wild game abound. This land is southwest of Mother Goose lake, in the Kejulik region, and is so different from the surrounding country, due to warmth from subterranean fires, that the men at first believed they had been transported to some tropical clime. The district west of Illamna lake is composed chiefly of volcanoes, mountains, tundra, lakes and low-lying hills. The country is absolutely barren of vegetation except moss and short, scrubby alders, with now and then a bunch of short grass. Coming over a steep mountain pass, at 1,700 feet altitude, the men saw an unbroken forest beneath them. Descending into the valley they found trees three feet in diameter and vegetation far in excess of the surrounding country. Thousands of wild flowers carpeted the lush grass and every kind of game was seen. The trees include cottonwood, spruce and hemlock. The discoverers were unable to find any indication that any other human had trod the fastnesses. A party of hunters will soon leave for the spot to get photos and description of the second warm valley reported this summer. The other loss above the Arctic circle in the headwaters of the Porcupine river. --- Prosperity Is Here--Let's Keep It VOTE REPUBLICAN INDIANS CLAIM BIG AREA IN TENNESSEE Start Suit in Court for Five Million Acres. Charlotte, N. C.-Claims to recover 5,000,000 acres of land embracing much of east Tennessee, and including the city of Chattanooga, has been filed by John M. Taylor, an attorney, who is a fulblood Cherokee Indian, before the Department of the Interior, for the Eastern immigrant Cherokee of Oklahoma and North Carolina, basing his claims upon ancient treaties and the code of North Carolina, relating to the Indians, several thousand of whom are still domiciled in this state. The suits have been filed at Murphy, in Cherokee county, and in Tennessee. In support of his claim the attorney has filed certified copies of various treaties negotiated with the Indians by the state of North Carolina. The claims are filed in behalf of Taylor and over 400 other "redskins." He has caused to be put into the record in both places where he filed claims a collection of papers on the contents of which he expects to establish his case. His admission to the bar as an attorney has also been filed. Taylor, according to Representative Weaver of the Tenth North Carolina district, at one time resided in Cherokee county, later removing to Oklahoma, in which state the main portion of the Cherokee nation resides. Weaver asserts that Taylor has been in Washington on numerous occasions as a representative of the Cherokee Indians. The attorney insists that the Indians are entitled to interest amounting to $100,000,000. Copy of Code Filed. Among the voluminous papers filed in the case is a certified copy of an act from the code of North Carolina of 1788, in which it is recited that "The Cherokee Indians shall have and enjoy that tract of land bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning on the Tennessee river, where the southern boundary of the state intersects the same nearest the Chickamauga towns; thence up the middle of the Tennessee and Holston rivers to the middle of the French Broad river; thence up the French Broad river (which lines are not to include any islands in said river) to the mouth of the Big Pigeon river; thence up the same to the head thereof; thence along the dividing ridge between the waters of the Pigeon and Tuckashah rivers to the southern boundary of the state, and the lands contained in the aforesaid bounds shall be reserved to the said Cherokee Indians and their nation forever, anything hereinbefore to the contrary notwithstanding." Includes Chattanooga. The "Chickamauga towns" referred to in the act were in the vicinity of what is now the city of Chattanooga, and the territory involved will include practically all of the area of that Tennessee metropolis. Taylor also sets up claim to 640 acres which he asserts lie in the Moccasin bend. The attorney states further that under the act passed by the recent congress, Indians are allowed to bring suit in the Court of Claims for the recovery of Indian reserves. It is understood that Taylor, under this provision, intends bringing suit for the entire reservation as set out in the North Carolina act, which granted the 5,000-000-acre tract to the Cherokee, the establishment of whose claims thereto were fixed by later treaties. The state of Tennessee was at one time a part of North Carolina, and Tayler will attempt to show that the original act, granting territory embraced in the bounds of that commonwealth, was never repealed. There is also on record a memorandum to this effect: "Say to our full-blood people that they must raise plenty of expense money." Shed Moose Horns Seattle, Wash.—A strange consignment arrived here from Seward. It was a shipment of moose antlers billed to a knife handle and bone novelty factory in Tacoma. The shipment represented two months' work of Mose Harris, who for years has trumped over the moose meadows of Kenal peninsula gathering the old horns dropped by the moose during the shedding process in February. Harris says the antlers, although of the hardest bone material, must be gathered from the damp forests soon after they are left by the animals. In less than a year they would return to dust, so rapid is the decay in the swampy country. Once safely in a dry factory the bone is indestructible. From the broad smooth antlers, combs, handles and dice are cut. There is a growing market for the bone articles while scrap bone is shipped to China and Japan. Budapest.—The library of the Budapest opera house has unexpectedly yielded a hitherto unknown opera by Gluseppe Verdi, entitled "The Robbers." The libretto is none other than Freidrich Schiller's famous drama of the same name. It appears that Verdi composed a cycle of operas which have Schiller dramas for their texts. The cycle included "Don Carlos," "The Maid of Orleans," "The Robbers" and "Cabal and Love." The discovery of "The Robbers" will, it is believed, lead to the musical production of the whole cycle in the near future. U. S. CITIZENS IN PALESTINE FAVORED Status to Remain Until Ratification of Mandate. Jerusalem.-Citizens of the United States living in Palestine are accorded privileges over and above those of citizens and subjects of states who are members of the League of Nations. This is true now pending American ratification of the British mandate for Palestine, but will probably cease to be the case after the United States government will have signed the convention recognizing the mandate. The convention, it is believed, will secure for Americans in Palestine the same rights as fall to subjects of states who are league members, but no more. The status of Americans in Palestine will then probably be the same as in Syria, to the French mandate for which United States was reported recently to have agreed. For the present Americans here enjoy the rights of capitulations which, before the dismemberment of the Turkish empire, all great powers insisted on maintaining for their citizens. America has not renounced its capitulatory rights in Palestine, and the American consul is the only one holding court and trying cases between American residents. The position of the American consular court in Jerusalem is a little vague, because it runs parallel with the British system of justice now in force. The British government, however, is not known to have raised any objection to the existence of the consular court. The Palestine authorities have even gone out of their way to effect judgments made by the consular court. An American sentenced to prison by the consular court may be locked up in a Palestine jail. United States Consul Oscar S. Helser, having received no instructions to the contrary, continues to sit in judgment over American residents who get into trouble, but he is not sure how long this condition will continue. Old Clock Used by Grant Is Found in Warehouse 12 This clock used by General U. 8. Grant at his headquarters in Washington during the Civil war was found in the old quartermaster warehouse. The clock has been hung in the office of the adjutant general of the army and keeps perfect time. Swiss Will Attempt to Scale Mount Everest Geneva.—Switzerland is preparing its national expedition, which will attempt to ascend Mount Everest where the English failed. The leader of the Swiss team, scheduled to start in spring, 1925, is a well-known Swiss alpinist who already has had experience in the Himalaya mountains. His assistants will be some of Switzerland's best climbers, none over thirty-five years old. The Swiss intend omitting the heavy oxygen apparatus carried by the English expedition. Instead, they will carry small phials of compressed and liquid oxygen to be injected by syringe and needle into the arteries, if overcome by breathing difficulties. Wind Robs Man of Three $100 Bills San Francisco.—The mischievous wind that sprang up recently to swoop down on Market street, flapping the skirts of the flappers cost William Wilson of No. 1145 Howard street $300. As Wilson was taking out his wallet to buy a Sunday paper the rapacious, predatory zephyr caught three $100 bills and carried them down the street. Wilson leaped to catch his flying money, but the gust carried them around a corner and, although he spent most of his morning searching the streets, aldered by a good-sized crowd, he was unable to recover the bills. GEORGIA BALKS AT CONTROL BY SOVIET Melville Chater Gives Vivid Picture of Country. Washington.—With nearly all of the republic of Georgia in the hands of insurgents seeking to throw off Soviet Russian control, that country, save in the capital, Tiflis, and the Black sea port, Batum, is in much the condition that it was in its independent days following the World war. What the country was like before it succumbed to soviet influence is told in a bulletin from the Washington headquarters of the National Geographic society, quoting a communication from Melville Chater. "Though one has penetrated fairly far into the East at Tifils," says the bulletin, "if one expects vistas of caravans, cameras, and Rebekahs at-the-well, he will suffer distillation in his first impressions. The Golovinsky Prospekt, which runs through the heart of the Georgian capital, is as handsome a bit of modern metropolitanism as can be found anywhere. With its restaurants and cafes, its jewelers, art shops and opera, its vice regal palace, the Prospekt, especially when seen in the lounging hour, is undeniably chic. Wasp-Walsted Males. "Here stroll Russians, Georgians, Armenians and the representatives of a score of mountain tribes who have business in the new capital. There is a splendor of uniforms and of sidearms, the Caucasian national costume dominating the picture. A very long, swagger overgarming of brown or gray, padded square at the shoulders, with wasplike waist, and descending as a smartly flared skirt—this, together with high, heelless boots, a square astrakhan cap, a clanking sword, two magnificently chased daggers, a brace of platos and sixteen fountain pens string across his chest represents what I would term the picturescene scenery worn by your typical Georgian in war, in peace, and in the bosom of his countrymen. "What I have called fountain pens turned out to be more weapons—hollow tubes, anciently designed to contain powder and shot." "One looks at these magnificently accoutered swaggerers, with their stiff mustaches and close-shaven skulls, and thinks of comic opera and of the dear old kingdom of Zenda; also one trembles for the League of Nations, fearing that the Georgian will never consent to a reduction of his armament. "Mere militarism has no mortgage on uniforms at Tiflis. Everybody wears one, including school children and their teachers, according to Russian custom; and hundreds upon hundreds of civilians are thus attired because, clothes being scarce and expensive, they prefer buying some officer's cast-off outfit. "The lounging hour' is important in Georgia. In fact, there are some sixteen of these to the Georgian's day, and perhaps it would be simpler to speak of the working hour. Between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, down go the steel lattices which guard the shop windows—then Tiflis resumes its national pastime of jole de vivre until six o'clock of the following morning; for that is the hour when the Georgians all-night parties break up—break up, I mean, with shots exchanged across the table. "The Georgian is renowned for his hospitality. His customary greeting is, 'While in Tiflis you will consider my home yours,'—an offer which was tendered us so regularly that we suffered, I may almost say, from an embarrassment of homes. Dinner Parties All Night Affairs "The Georgian dinner party, a mighty matter of courses and wines, begins at 2:30 in the afternoon and lasts until 5. Then there will be a dance in the evening, refreshments commencing at 9 o'clock and continuing between dance-numbers until the company reels homeward in the dawn "Occasionally the floor is cleared for a dagger-dance, a picturesque and barbaric business performed to a rhythmic accompaniment of hand-clapping by some tall, beskirted native, who prances murderously about with from five to seven daggers held between his teeth. "The Georgian public function is a superb affair of uniforms, health drunk, huzzahs, celebrities carried shoulder-high about the room, and a chorus of liveried trumpeters who sound fanfares at the close of every toast. Once again one realizes that, though the Georgians have gone red republican, Zenda's dear old comicopera kingdom still lies deep in their hearts." Prehistoric Animal Buenos Aires.-Laborers doing excavating work in the suburbs of Vilcente Lopez, just outside the city limits of Buenos Aires, have discovered a rich deposit of fossil remains of the beasts who used to inhabit this part of South America in prehistoric ages. The head of a glyptodon, the predecessor of the armadillo, together with dorsal and thigh bones, were among the finds, which include also bones of a prehistoric tiger. The glyptodon skull is not of the giant species, but the paleontologists of the National Museum of Natural History, who are conducting the excavation work, consider it as one of the finest examples yet discovered, being almost completely preserved, including nearly all the teeth. THE MONITOR ROYALTY IS SPARED BY LONDON CROOKS Convention Is Strictly Observed by Underworld. New York.—Officials in America who are charged with the protection of visiting royalty—for instance, the prince of Wales—would be saved considerable worry if American thieves would accept a convention observed by their colleagues in the United Kingdom. British thieves will not rob any member of the royal family. There are laws of the underworld that exist chiefly in the minds of outsiders, such as "honor among thieves," but the exemption of royalty seems to have a somewhat firmer basis, if the police records show anything at all, Robbing royalty isn't considered "clubby." London's crookdom believes there's a divinity that hedges round a king, even if New York's thieves are strong for democracy in such professional matters. It is said that in things of this sort the personal popularity of a royal individual is a factor. Yet even so popular a figure as the prince of Wales, who became King Edward, was robbed of a gold watch in 1865. It was at the Cherlery steeplechase. And he never got the watch back. That, however, is one of the few exceptions, which include also the theft of a dressing case from the duke of Edinburgh 50 years or so ago. Little affairs of that kind are regarded as showing a want to tact. A king's messenger would be fair game, but not a king himself. This attitude came to light in a practical form only a few months ago, after want of tact had been displayed by some one undetermined. The victim was Prince George. The king's youngest son left some trinkets in his motor in the West End, and they disappeared. There were a set of diamond cuff links that Queen Alexandria had given him, a stickpin and some other links, one set bearing a "G" in diamonds and another of different fashion. The loss became known to the public and in a day or two a reticent man visited a police official and left a little package. Everything was there. Farm Hand Falls Heir to Estate of $854,500 BROOKLYN PHOTO Robert J. Drake, Geneva, N. Y., farmland for whom Dallas (Texas) attorneys had been conducting a search throughout the country to turn over to him the $854,000 estate left him by his uncle, Charles E. Drake of Dallas, Texas, a wealthy oil operator. Robert J. Drake has been working on a farm near Geneva, N. Y., for the past four years. Breaks Sidewalk Leavenworth, Kan.-Dale Dunkin, a youth weighing 320 pounds, plunged eight feet into the basement of a store when the stone flinging over which he was walking broke in the center. The slab of stone was eight feet long and three inches thick. Dunkin was injured severely. Stings Horse to Death Randolph, Kan.—A horse ridden to work and tied to a tree while its owner. Andy Homan, was at work, was stung to death by a swarm of bees. Homan tried to release the horse, but the bees stung him so severely that he was compelled to flee. Lost Golf Ball Found by Dying Rattlesnake Augusta, Ga.—Local golfers have killed wild birds and pigeons with their mighty drives, and it is even said that innocent bystanders have been knocked silly by ill-guided balls, but it remained for Morton Jones, automobile dealer, to set a new record in this line. Playing golf with Judge J. C. C. Black, Hugh H. Saxon and Milledge Lockhart, Mr. Jones sliced his ball on the twelfth tree and when the elusive pill was found behind a shallow decivity it was lying close beside a diamond-back rattlesnake which was in the throes of death. The snake measured three feet and had two rattles. COURSES OFFERED IN PUBLIC HEALTH Correspondence School Conducted by Institutions. Washington.—Correspondence and reading courses in public health have been conducted by seven state departments of health and by six universities in this country in the last two years, according to the United States public health service, which for more than a year has been collecting data on the subject from the executive officers of state departments of health and from the universities with which Class A medical schools are affiliated. Of the courses given by departments of health, five are for sanitarians—those conducted in Kansas, Illinois, Ohio, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. In addition, the Virginia state health department offers a correspondence course for teachers; in both Virginia and Minnesota a course is given in the hygiene of maternity and infantry for mothers, and a second course is offered in Pennsylvania, one for persons connected with industries, schools and with civic and religious organizations. "In no case is tuition charged for the courses conducted by state departments of health," says a summary of the survey. "Mimeographed or printed lessons are distributed in several instances, and in two cases, textbooks are used. Those taking the course are required to answer questions by mail from time to time, in four or five instances in connection with each lesson. The number enrolled varies a great deal, so also does the length of course. Some Courses for Laymen. "The correspondence courses offered by universities are in five instances conducted by the extension division of the university and in one case by the department of hygiene. One university conducts only one course, two conduct two courses, two, four courses, and one conduct seven courses. Most courses appeared to be offered primarily for those who are now or intend to be engaged in public health work, although a few courses apparently are for laymen. "In all cases tuition is charged, textbooks are used and examinations given. Academic credit is granted for all courses, except in one university, where credit is given when the student is enrolled in the school of medicine. The length of courses varies from 20 to 40 lessons. While the courses offered by universities may have a more dignified status than those offered by state departments of health, the number of students enrolled is not large. "The Ohio state department of health has prepared a course, with the assistance of the International Health board, for persons employed in public health work on a full-time or part-time basis, not Including, however, nurses. The work requires one year, but no definite time is set for completing it. The Kansas state board of health, which also received assistance from the International Health board, established in January, 1923, a correspondence course for sanitarians (mostly part-time county health officers). Of the 105 who enrolled the entire number completed the course. The course was repeated in 1924. "The bureau of public health of the department of public welfare of New Mexico organized for city and county health officers a correspondence course in 1920, consisting of 40 lessons given at weekly intervals. The course was taken by 50 persons. The work has not been conducted in a systematic way since 1920. The Virginia state board of health operates two correspondence courses, one for teachers and one for mothers. Free Courses for Mothers Free Courses for Mother's "The Minnesota state board of health, through its division of child hygiene, conducts a correspondence course in the hygiene of maternity and infancy. "The Pennsylvania department of health, through its division of public health education, has conducted two courses which it designated as correspondence courses. "The University of Chicago maintains a large home study department. Seven courses are given in the department of hygiene and bacteriology. "The University of Wisconsin at present offers through its extension division approximately four courses—two for mothers and women generally, one for nurses and one for health officers. The University of Arkansas announces through its general extension divisions, courses in the following subjects: School hygiene, sewerage, water works, and illuminating engineering. The University of Kansas announces through its correspondence study bureau a non-credit course in home health and home nursing, which is taken by many women over the state.' The University of Tennessee, through its department of hygiene, offered in January, 1923, a correspondence course in personal and community hygiene. Valuable Jewels Sifted York Harbor, Me—Part of the $75,000 worth of jewelry in the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Smith of Rochester, N. Y., which was destroyed by fire, has been recovered from the ruins by sifting. Among the articles recovered are a pearl necklace, valued at $40,000, and a diamond brooch. Another brooch, a diamond bar pin and three emeralds still are missing. Since the fire the ruins about the Smith cottage have been roped off and guards maintained. W. G. Sears WILLIS C CONC CANDIDATE F REPU 21 years as District Ju Fair, Just and Courageous. My years of public se Congress and I will apprec LIS G. SEARS For CONGRESS CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION REPUBLICAN as District Judge. 2 Years as Congressman. Courageous. of public service are of value to us all in I will appreciate your active help. 21 years as District Judge. 2 Years as Congressman. Fair, Just and Courageous. My years of public service are of value to us all in Congress and I will appreciate your active help. WILLIS G. SEARS. Arthur C. Thomsen For District Judge HISTORY Born at Pierce, Neb., 1886. Resident of Omaha 25 years. Educated in Omaha Public Schools. Graduated Omaha High School, Omaha Law School and University of Omaha. Second Lieut. Balloon Division, Aviation Section, 1917-1918. 15 years' active, wide general law practice in Omaha. VOT Arthur E CANDIDATE F VOTE FOR Arthur E. Baldwin CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION age of the Municipal Court VOTE FOR 41 years a lawyer—39 years a resident of Omaha. "His past record has established his reputation for honesty, efficiency and impartiality in the administration of justice." JOHN W. DAVIS for President CHARLES W. BRYAN for Vice-President Davis' record in defeating Jim Crowism in West Virginia merits the support of the colored voters. Bryan's record in defeating the ends of the Jim Crow boxing law of Nebraska merits the support of all colored voters. LET US PAY YOU 6% ON SAVINGS We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION N. W. Corner 19th and Douglas Streets Bankers Reserve Bldg. PETER H. WILLIS G. SEARS. 5 years Instructor in Law, University of Omaha. 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CANDIDATES OF OUR RACE AN IMPORTANT local matter in which all our people are vitally interested is the election of a candidate to the School Board and to the State Legislature. Rev. John Albert Williams is being actively and enthusiastically supported for the School Board. Not only are our own people interested in his election but several influential white friends have given assurance of their support. All express confidence that he can and will be elected. F. L. Barnett is a candidate from the Tenth Legislative District which is a strong Republican District with a large colored population. His election, therefore, seems assured. Mr. Barnett is voted for only in his district. Candidates for the School Board are voted for in every part of the city. This means that friends and supporters of Rev. John Albert Williams must be on the alert and active in every ward and voting district in the city. A united vote will put our candidates over the top. OUR VOICE IS STILL FOR ADAM McMULLEN THE MONITOR was one of the first newspapers in the state to urge and support the candidacy of the Hon. Adam McMullen of Beatrice for Governor of Nebraska. We have never had any reason to waver in our support of him. We believe that he will prove himself a governor of whom all citizens of the state will be proud. We can expect from him an economical and businesslike administration such as the state requires and the times demand and a square deal for all citizens. We predict the election of Adam McMullen, republican nominee for governor, by a large majority, towards which the colored voters will have contributed several thousand. GREENLEAF FOR ASSESSOR THE MONITOR commends Sam K. Greenleaf for the position of County Assessor, an important office for which he is well qualified. We have Colored Vote for CALVIN COOLIDGE Calvin Coolidge as president and as a public official before he became president, has treated the Negro with exact and unprejudiced justice that has won for him the general support of the colored race in the present campaign. His policy has been that of the Republican party which was founded, in part, upon the principle of freedom and equality of opportunity for the Negro. In his appointments to various offices the president has recognized Negroes qualified for various positions of trust, from the high post of minister to Liberia, and responsible positions as assistants to the attorney general, down to various postal and veteran's bureau places. A few weeks ago, in rejecting a suggestion that he should endeavor to prevent a Negro becoming a candidate for the republican nomination for Congress MAKE STRAIGHT Page Four ```markdown ``` known him personally for thirty years—fourteen of which he was our neighbor. His election will assure taxpayers a thoroughly competent man and his relationship with our people has always been on the square. Vote for Greenleaf! CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT ROBERT SMITH has rendered the citizens and taxpayers of this County excellent service as Clerk of the District Court for several years. That's why they have kept him on the job. He has made good absolutely. In the admirable administration of his office he has won the right to the re-election which he seeks. As an additional claim to our support he gives employment to a colored clerk in his office. John G. Pegg is the present employee, he having succeeded Worthington Williams, who resigned to enter the University of Minnesota. Others who have been employed at different times by Mr. Smith since he has held the office are Rufus C. Long and Miss Myrtle Cloud. Vote for Robert Smith for Clerk of the District Court! SECRETARY OF STATE CHARLES W. POOL has served the people of Nebraska as Secretary of State for two successive terms. He filled the same office acceptably a few years ago. He is one of the few democrats whom this good old Republican state has repeatedly chosen to an important state office even when the rest of his ticket went down in defeat. This speaks volumes for the character and ability of "Charley" Pool. The Monitor is supporting Charles W. Pool, candidate on the Democrat-Progressive Ticket for Secretary of State and heartily commends him to the favorable consideration of our people. One of the ablest and best judges on the District bench is A. C. Troup. Be sure to vote for him. Vote "YES" on the Branch Library Bond Issue. in one of the New York districts, President Coolidge wrote: "The suggestion of denying any measure of their full political rights to such a great group of our population as the colored people is one which, however it might be received in some other quarters, could not possibly be permitted by one who feels a responsibility for living up to the traditions and maintaining the principles of the republican party. "A colored man is precisely as much entitled to submit his candidacy in a party primary, as is any other citizen." President Coolidge appointed an all-Negro commission to visit the Virgin Islands, the newly acquired possession of the United States in the West Indies, inhabited by Negroes. The appointment of an all-Negro commission of this importance is unprecedented in the history of the United States. OUR DUTY IS CLEAR THE CLOSING HOURS of the most important political campaign in sixty years are upon us. It is important and momentous because of the issues at stake. Hysteria prevails throughout the world and the United States is suffering with this malady. There is a desire for change. There is seething unrest. This restlessness and desire for change, if it meant simply change for the better, which is really what we all wish to have, are not to be condemned. They are symptoms of growth. But there is a growth which makes for strength and a growth that makes for weakness. There is a healthy growth and an unhealthy growth. Many are the indications that the growing pains of the nation felt at this time indicate a growth into weakness and not into strength. And that is why it behooves us to carefully consider how we shall vote in this election, which is, without question, the most important and significant one since the Reconstruction period which followed the Civil War. Great issues center around three strong and magnetic personalities. In admiration for these men their adherents are likely to overlook the fact that we are called upon to decide upon BASIC PRINCIPLES which strike at the root of the nation's political and economic life. PRINCIPLES not PERSONALITIES should determine our vote. A fair and candid consideration of the issues involved and the principles at stake in the present election, the present crisis, clearly shows that the progress, prosperity and the welfare of the nation rests with the Republican Party under the leadership of Calvin Coolidge. Why do we say this? Because of the fact that this party stands upon and for the Constitution of the United States, which is the chief issue at stake at this time and that is fundamental and vital. The Constitution, as it is, fairly and honestly interpreted and applied, means the happiness, prosperity and wellbeing of every citizen. What the people need to demand is not tampering with, amending, modifying or nullifying the Constitution, which La Follette advocates, and the party of Davis practises—but the enforcement of its provisions. Coolidge and the Republican Party stand squarely upon the Constitution. Shall the Constitution stand? This is the supreme question for us to decide in this election. There are other important issues, but this overshadows all. Shall the Constitution stand? La Follette and Davis who have formed an alliance say "No" Coolidge says "Yes". Our safety and welfare rest under the Constitution and the protection of the Supreme Court. Knowing this our duty is plain. On November 4 as loyal and patriotic Americans we will go to the polls and vote for Calvin Coolidge. WHY NOT LA FOLLETTE? BECAUSE of the record of the democratic party as it affects our people but comparatively few colored Americans will be induced to vote DIRECTLY for Davis. A large number, however, are disposed to vote for him INDIRECTLY by supporting La Follette. None can consistently do this when he understands the dangerous principles which the brilliant Wisconsin senator advocates. We shall select but two of these vicious principles. In fact his planks fall into THE MONITOR two distinct categories, political and economic, both having as their objective, wresting of power from the favored few and placing it with all the people. Admittedly worthy objectives supported by the Constitution. But how does he propose to accomplish this? By the destruction of those very agencies and safeguards of government; which alone make what he says he desires possible. He would sit on a limb of a tree and saw it off between himself and its supporting trunk. The Federal Courts which protect the rights of the people and guarantee them the privilege of exercising the franchise he would make purely subservient to the will and whim of the people. He would have Federal judges elected for limited terms by the people making them largely political pawns. Judges should be freed as far as possible from the exigencies of politics. This we approximate in the appointment of Federal judges by the President with the consent of the senate. This removes them very largely, if not entirely, from the popular opinions and currents which would tend to color their decisions. The protection of the Negro, as of others, lies in the Federal Courts. State and municipal courts may be and have been prejudiced against him, but in the Federal Courts his rights have been protected. Recall the Elaine case in Arkansas and other recent important decisions. And why the demand for a Federal antlynching law? Because of the justifiable belief that the Federal Court will not be governed by local sentiment. La Follette would change the present tenure of the Federal judicature. Then, too, and note how vital this is, he would have Congress empowered to override what he misleadingly calls "the veto power of the Supreme Court". The Supreme Court vetoes nothing. It sets aside acts of Congress and enactments of lower courts when they are found incompatible with and in violation of the Constitution. We need such a judicial system which protects the rights of the lowest as it does those of the highest and because in these two fundamental principals, La Follettism strikes at the vitals of the nation and robs the common people of the protection they sorely need fully answers the question "Why Not La Follette?" Our people should not be mislead. A crisis is here. Vital principles are at stake. These touch us closely. We cannot be indifferent. We cannot follow La Follette. Letters From Our Readers Short, timely letters are invited. We prefer that writers sign their names, in all cases letters signed with a mug, but not with the Reader, "Subscriber," etc, must be accompanied by the name and address of the author for the editor's information. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Elect Williams and Barnett EDITOR MONITOR: Permit me space in your valuable publication to say a few words concerning the candidacy of Father John Albert Williams for the School Board and F. L. Barnett for the State Legislature. All right-thinking Negroes and white people, too, and from my long residence here and wide business acquaintance I know Omaha has lots and lots of fairminded white people—will admit that our people are entitled to representation both on the School Board and in the Legislature. In inducing Father Williams to run for the School Board, the Negroes of Omaha have done a wise thing. We have selected the right man. His character, ability, long residence and wide acquaintance as well as the deep interest he has always taken in our children and in civic matters fits him for the job. As a taxpayer and father with children in school I want to see Father Williams on the School Board. F. L. Barnett whom I have known for thirty-five years will do good service in the Legislature. He is a property owner and taxpayer and can be depended upon to do good service. Let us elect these two candidates—Williams for the School Board and Barnett for the Legislature. S. H. DORSEY, 3643 Parker St. HEART TO HEART TALK TO MY NEGRO NEIGHBORS By REV. ALBERT KUHN, Pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Corner North 20th Street and Willis Avenue. I have been urged to run as a candidate for the ninth district, as state representative. I believe in folks casting their votes intelligently and so I am going to tell the voters of the district, just where I stand. FIRST—I believe there are fine and capable men in every party, and if I am elected, I shall work together for good with all real patriots no matter on what ticket they ran. It is not the party label one wears that counts, but the man underneath the label. SECOND-I shall represent a district made up mostly of working people, colored and white, Protestant, Jewish and Catholic, I shall have my eye especially on legislation that affects the common people. I shall fight for their rights. THIRD-I shall propose a law which demands that shops and stores must pay as a minimum a fair living wage to our women and girls over sixteen, like some other states have. It is not fair that some girls work just for their powder and rouge and hats and thus cut down the wages for women and girls who have to make their living by their hands. FOURTH—I shall propose a revision of the criminal laws. As it is now the little thief gets hit with a club and the big crook is touched with a feather duster. I am for a better regulation of the pardon system. FIFTH—I shall propose a law which shall do away with Sunday labor in shops except in cases of public necessity and which forces factories where Sunday work is necessary to so arrange their shifts that the men get one day of seven free. We have altogether too much sevent-day-a-week-slavery. SIXTH—I shall propose a law which will make it possible for children to get religious instruction in the week without violating in any way the fullest liberty of religion. A nation without godliness will go to the rocks. SEVENTH—I shall demand that the Negroes shall get their fair share of the employment which the state administration has to furnish; by this I mean that if the Negro population amounts to five per cent of the whole state population, five per cent of the workers for the state should be Negroes. There are plenty of intelligent Negroes that are as efficient and as dependable as any white man. We should not only preach but practice equality before the law. If you are with me on this platform I shall appreciate your vote regardless to what party you belong. I am personally a booster for La Follette and make no beans about it; I have admired him for years for his honesty, his gameness and his proven sympathy for the common people. I believe that the rich can take care of themselves; they control everything else; they have controlled the government for their own profit; turn about is fair play. But in state politics I wear no man's collar and shall pull together with any good republican or democrat. I don't believe in party hate and party prejudice, but in mutual confidence, forbearance and co-operation. My district includes the territory from Thirtieth street to the river and from about Charles north to Lake and in some parts to Spencer—Ady. HOW A JUDGE HELPED TWO WAYWARD GIRLS. By Rev. John Albert Williams. Some years ago when Judge A. L. Sutton was on the District bench he telephoned the writer to come to his office which I did. He told me why he had sent for me. Two young colored women who had begun a life of shame had been convicted in his court for larceny from the person from a man who consorted with that kind of women. It was a penitentiary offense. Judge Sutton said, "I don't want to send these women to the penitentiary, if I can help it. Courts are to help reform people, and I may be mistaken but I believe these women can be saved to society. They are not hardened cases. One of them is a mere kid, she looks like she's about fourteen, but claims she is eighteen. She's just started out. The other woman is older. I want you to see them and talk with them. If you think, as I do, that we can help them, I would like you to find among your people two homes in which they can stop temporarily until they find work and I'll suspend their sentence and parole them to you. Are you willing to do this?" I replied in the affirmative and went to the Jell to see them. Police Matron Gibbong spoke quite highly of them as "good girls, started wrong". I was favorably impressed. I went to see Leon Smallwood, who was a messenger at the Omaha National bank and lived in Benson. I told him of Judge Sutton's proposition. His eyes moistened as he said: "Father Williams, if a white judge can take that much interest in trying to save some of our girls, God knows some of us ought to help. I'll talk the matter over with Minnie (his wife) and see if we can't take one of them into our home." The result was this: Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood took "the kid" into their home and the older woman came to my home, where she remained a few days until she got a service place, where she worked for several months. The younger girl found work, too. Subsequently she returned to her home in an adjoining state, where she married, has a family and is getting on nicely. The older woman was keeping straight the last I heard of her which was some years ago. I think Judge Sutton rendered good service to society by the interest he took in these two wayward girls, don't you? MEHARRY MEDICAL SCHOOL REFERENTATIVE HERE Dr. J. S. Holman, official endowment solicitor of Meharry Medical School, Nashville, Tenn., is here in the interests of that institution. He will speak at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and at Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock he will address the N. A. A. C. P. at the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., which will be in the nature of a memorial for Dr. Hubbard, the founder of Meharry, Election November 4, 1924 Son of Late Judge James P. Ei Jas. M. Fitzgerald Asks Your Vote for Re-Election as DISTRICT JUDGE Election November 4th Vote for Vote for Judge Chas. Foster FOR District Judge The office is non-political under the law, and as District Judge, I promise to fill it without regard to partisanship, race, creed or color. FOR CONGRESS M. B. WILLIAM N. JAMIESON Member of the law firm & Southard, Mr. Jamieson is Openly, O and forever AGAINST THE He don't have any K VOTE FOR FOR CO HE'S ON V 36,000 Ch PER OF THE LAW FIRM OF JAMIESON, O'Sullivan & Southard, South Omaha JAMIESON is Openly, Courageously, firmly, finally over BAINST THE KU KLUX KLAN don't have any Klansmen as his advisers VOTE FOR JAMIESON FOR CONGRESS HE'S ON YOUR SIDE 000 Children--- Member of the law firm of Jamieson, O'Sullivan & Southard, South Omaha Mr. Jamieson is Openly, Courageously, firmly, finally and forever AGAINST THE KU KLUX KLAN He don't have any Klansmen as his advisers VOTE FOR JAMIESON FOR CONGRESS HE'S ON YOUR SIDE 36,000 Children--- All Ages, All Races, All Religious Creeds attend the Omaha Public Schools. School Board Members must be wise, honest, prudent and tolerant. Theirs is a BIG job. Ask for a "School Vote FRANK MYERS C. V. WARFIELD MRS. HARLEA And Add One More Good for a "School Board Ballot" Vote for--- I MYERS J. H. WALLACE VARFIELD GORTON ROTH MRS. HARLEAN C. FETTERS And One More Good Name for the Sixth Place Ask for a "School Board Ballot" Vote for--- FRANK MYERS J. H. WALLACE C. V. WARFIELD GORTON ROTH MRS. HARLEAN C. FETTERS And Add One More Good Name for the Sixth Place PETER H. --- VOTE PETER H. Jas. M. Fitzgerald Asks Your Vote for Re-Election as DISTRICT JUDGE Election November 4th Judge Chas. Foster FOR District Judge The office is non-political under the law, and as District Judge, I promise to fill it without regard to partisanship, race, creed or color. ABRAHAM L. SUTTON for District Judge Served as your District Judge for more than ten years Douglas, Washington and Burt Counties Election November 4, 1924 Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ```markdown ``` Vote for LEROY RYBERG Democratic Candidate for Senator (1) I will assist and promote every law that will benefit the people of Nebraska regardless of the source from which such law originates. (2) Strongly favor legal protection to every nationality and creed, regardless of race or color. (3) Full recognition of the rights and liberties of every American citizen whatever their race or religion. (4) I favor just protection for every industry whether operated by colored or white. (5) As I was instrumental in the abolition of the separate boxing law in Nebraska, if elected, I will do all in my power to prevent a return of that law. (6) I am absolutely and unalterably opposed to the Ku Klux Klan in every sense, as being unreasonable, unprincipled and un-American, and will do all in my power to curb its menacing activities. (7) I stand four-square on the proposition of due and proportional representation for the colored people and will do all in my power to see that they get their full quota. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Othello Rountree is in the Methodist hospital where she underwent an operation. It is reported that she is getting on nicely. Vote for F. L. Barnett for State Representative.—Adv. Mrs. S. L. Bush of North Forty-fifth street who recently underwent a serious operation is quite ill at her home. Vote for Williams for member Board of Education.—Adv. Attorney L. Vaughn of St. Louis, Mo., who was at Camp Dix with Dr. W. W. Peebles was his guest during his visit to the city. A. P. Scruggs, lawyer, 312 South Thirteenth street, over Pope's Drug Store. Atlantic 7812. Kenwood 2492.—Adv. Homer L. Phillips, field agent of the National Republican Committee, spent Tuesday in Omaha on his return from the west. He was the guest of Dr. L. E. Britt. Miss Bobbed Hair: For quickest regrowth of hair try our wonderful hot oil treatment. Tubbs Poro College. Web. 5450.—Adv. 4t. G. H. Edmunds of Des Moines, Ia., international representative of the United Mine Workers of America, spoke at Columbia Hall Wednesday night for La Follette. His subject was, "Why Negroes Should Support the Progressive Party." "Dentlo," the tooth paste you ought to use.—Adv. Dr. J. H. Holman of Meharry Medical School, Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of Dr. A. G. Edwards. Albert Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson, 3216 Charles street, was brought home Saturday from University hospital where he had his tonsils and adnoids removed. --- JOHN H. HARRIS J. N. Norton Democratic Candidate for Governor Always a progressive. Has declared himself against the Ku Klux Klan. His opponent, although requested, has not done so. Vote for F. L. Barnett for State Representative from the Tenth District.—Adv. Mrs. Rhleva Harrold has returned frof Minneapolis, Minn., where she went on a business trip. FOR RENT—Room in private home, strictly modern, near two car lines. Phone WEbster 1624.—4t-9-19. Mrs. Ellisabeth Shropshire, formerly of Omaha but now a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., is in the city for a few days looking after business interests. Her nephew, Gerald Cumber is with her. Vote for the Rev. John Albert Williams for the School Board.—Adv. For good and quick results in hair and scalp treatment call Web. 5450. —Adv.4t A birthday party was given for Miss Nathalie Brown at the family residence last Friday night. The young people spept a delightful evening. Watch for the hair and scalps treated at Tubbs Poro College. 1712 No. 25th St.—Adv. 4t The Rev. W. C. Williams, former pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, was in the city last week. Judge Charles Foster is a candidate for District Judge. Judge Foster has had an extensive experience on the bench. He promises that if he is elected District Judge he will neither be a prosecutor nor a defender, but will give all litigants, regardless of race, creed, or color, a fair hearing, and will apply the motto of Nebraska, which in "Equality before the law." Vote for John Albert Williams for members of the School Board, November 4th. Vote "NO" on the Referendum. James Flemister who was seriously injured in an automobile trip last week near West Point, Neb., while returning from a hunting trip is getting on quite nicely. He sustained a broken arm and a sprained back. Vote for John Albert Williams for the School Board.—Adv. Remit for your paper. Mr. and Mrs. Doris Thornton, accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Lewis, motored to Emerson, Ia., Sunday to visit Mrs. Thornton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goodlow. William H. (Bob) Robinson who has been on an extensive eastern trip is expected home Monday. Mrs. Sarah Saunders, mother of Mrs. Ella Long of 2517 Lake street, and Mrs. Johnson of Chillicothe, Mo., who underwent an operation some ten days ago, died October 28. The body was taken to her home at Chillicothe, where the funeral was held from Zion Baptist church of which she was a lifelong member. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held a successful meeting last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. A. D. James on South Twenty-sixth street. Be sure to vote the School Board Ballot first. FOR RENT—Three-room apartment and two small rooms in strictly modern house. 2024 Burt street. ATlantic 6126. for LEROY RY ratic Candidate for 4th District MY PLATFORM and promote every law that will be ridless of the source from which it illegal protection to every nationality color. in of the rights and liberties of evi- race or religion. protection for every industry whet- umental in the abolition of the se- ected, I will do all in my power to ly and unalterably opposed to the is being unreasonable, unprinciple in my power to curb its menacing square on the proposition of due an- the colored people and will do all their full quota. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Loving are reported on the sick list. Mrs. Maggie Stith returned home last week from Savannah, Mo., where she took treatment for cancer on her breast. Miss Frances Hill underwent an operation at St. Elizabeth's hospital last week for tumor, which proved successful. She is reported doing fine. Miss Maybelle Scott of Beatrice spent Saturday, October 25, in the city as guest of Miss Cleopatra Ross. Miss Scott attended the Lincoln and Beatrice game. Miss Scott's brother, Henry, is a member of the Beatrice team. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Miller and son of Stockton, Kans., worshipped at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday night. Mrs. Susie Trent of Omaha was the guest of Mrs. E. J. Griffin here several days this week. The box social given under the auspices of the Utopian Art Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mosley's last Thursday night was well attended, and a splendid success, socially and financially. Services were well attended at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Johnson closed her services as chairman of Saturday Night Serving Club, having had a fine success. Mrs. Helen Owens will serve during the month of November. — The Mission gave a mass meeting at the church Monday night, having as guests of honor, Mrs. Mayme Griffin and Rev. H. W. Botts, Mrs. Griffin, who is president, and recently returned from her southern and eastern trip, gave echoes from the women's work, etc., of the national Baptist convention at Nashville, Tenn., last September. Her address was quite inspiring to the listeners. Rev. J. T. Farley of Refuge Baptist, Rev. M. C. Knight of A. M. E. and Rev. H. W. Botts made brief remarks. Light refreshments were served. Covenant and communion at Mt Zion Baptist church next Sunday. The Coolidge and Dawes Republican Club held a rousing meeting in Mt. Zion Baptist church last Friday night which was proceeded by a fine chicken dinner in the basement of the church and at which quite a number of candidates were present, numbering about thirty, including friends. Several were afterwards introduced to the audience. Several of whom made brief speeches. Mr. Paul L. Moore, president of the club, in a very neat speech introduced Mr. Geo. L. Vaughn, an attorney of St. Louis, Mo., as the speaker of the evening, and undoubtedly brought a message worthy of note. Mr. Vaughn reasoned with his people and no doubt convinced his audience why they should not desert the G. O. P. He left for the South the same night. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson has returned from Williamsport, Pa., where he went because of the death of his foster mother, where he was for three weeks. He was one of the four who were remembered as heirs to her estate of $3,000. He was also one of the three executors. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and Mrs. Edna E. Jones of 1151 North Eighteenth street, were married by Rev. J. H. Bruce on Tuesday afternoon last. bster 4243 Rev. M. C. Knight returned home from the Southwest Missouri Conference and held his services as usual Sunday. Next Tuesday, November 4, is election. So don't fail to vote EARLY! The Judici e Judicial Election The Judicial Election One of the important duties the voters of this judicial district will have to perform next Tuesday is to elect nine district judges. And the important consideration to bear in mind, in reaching a decision, is that faithful, able and impartial service on the bench is deserving of reward. It is not alone, or chiefly, the judges deserve it. The community deserves it. The community needs it, more than the judges do. For it is only by showing that a judge who gives honest service to the whole people can count upon commanding their support that we can make sure of preserving a local judiciary of such outstanding worth as Douglas, Washington and Burt counties, comprising this judicial district, now enjoy. VOTE VOTE FOR M. B. Harry G. C REPUBLICAN CA County Co Fifth I Born in Omaha and educated Always for the People rega Always conservative in T Believes in All Classes of resentation in local, sta Making no extravagant pro best for the greatest m Harry G. Counsman REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR County Commissioner Fifth District Omaha and educated in Omaha Public Schools. for the People regardless of race or creed. conservative in Tax returns. in All Classes of Citizens being given rep- entation in local, state and federal government. no extravagant promises but will do what is t for the greatest number of people. Born in Omaha and educated in Omaha Public Schools. Always for the People regardless of race or creed. Always conservative in Tax returns. Believes in All Classes of Citizens being given representation in local, state and federal government. Making no extravagant promises but will do what is best for the greatest number of people. PETER H. BURKE Non-Partisan Candidate for Re-election for District Judge Vote for Leo L. Miskovsky --- ```markdown ``` Democratic Candidate for State Representative 12th District ELECTION NOVEMBER 4th Sam K. am K. Greenleaf ```markdown ``` Sam K. Greenleaf Election November 4th' (My Birthday) --- A. PETER H. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Sunday afternoon the N. A. A. C. P. will meet at the Y. W. C. A. for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary. Dr. J. S. Holman of Nashville, Tenn., will speak and the members of the Negro Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association will be in attendance. RUMMAGE SALE The women of the First Methodist Episcopal church will give a rummage sale at 524 South Sixteenth street, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4, 5 and 6. Mrs. Chas. A. Goss and Mrs. W. H. Head, committee. Judges Hastings, Goss, Redick, Fitzgerald, Leslie, Stauffer, Troup, Wakeley and Day, comprising the present district bench, are all candidates for re-election. The claims of each one of them upon the voters deserve careful consideration. The fact that they have been indorsed, in a body, by the bar association, should be given due weight. The high reputation which the bench of this district enjoys, not only locally but throughout the state, should not be forgotten. The time to oust a judge from the bench is when he had failed to make good. And the wise thing to do with a good and satisfactory judge is to keep him on the job. It is not a good thing to experiment with new judges, unless the poor record of an old one has made experimentation necessary. Charles A. Goss Douglas, Washington and Burt Counties ELECTION NOVEMBER 4.1924 Vote for Chief Clerk County Treasurer's Office—17 Years' Experience REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE for Experience, Efficiency and Economy Combined Will Reduce Taxes Your Support Is Earnestly Solicited Advertising in The Monitor Is Bound to Bring Results J. B. H. VOTE ROBER Clerk of the Vote for ROBERT SMITH Clerk of the District Court Vote for ROBERT SMITH Clerk of the District Court Republican Candidate for Re-election A resident of Omaha forty As Clerk of the District C ment into law of a simplified F placed on a cash basis. Prior to lost upwards of $40,000 in unce He put the Jury Warrant paying jurors' fees in full. He co-operated with the B ing out jury bribing. ident of Omaha forty-four years. ark of the District Court prepared and secured law of a simplified fee bill whereby the Clerk's a cash basis. Prior to the enactment of this law, ords of $40,000 in uncollected fees. at the Jury Warrant shavers out of business by ors' fees in full. operated with the Bar Association and assisted ry bribing. As Clerk of the District Court prepared and secured the enactment into law of a simplified fee bill whereby the Clerk's office was placed on a cash basis. Prior to the enactment of this law, the County lost upwards of $40,000 in uncollected fees. He put the Jury Warrant shavers out of business by personally paying jurors' fees in full. He co-operated with the Bar Association and assisted in stamping out jury bribing. Office Conducted Without Cost to Tax Payers Robert Smith has demonstra- efficiency. Wages of employee scale paid by private business. equal pay for equal work. The doubled during Robert Smith's and efficiency in methods and cared for with but a small addi $66,894.26 in surplus fees have during the last quadrennium, a the office. Robert Smith has been a for him your vote and active s It Smith has demonstrated that better wages meet Wages of employees have been raised to a level by private business. Men and women in the office for equal work. The business of the office has during Robert Smith's incumbency. Through an agency in methods and service, this large increase with but a small addition to the clerical force. A in surplus fees have been turned into the public last quadrennium, after paying all running e It Smith has been a faithful public servant. Your vote and active support for re-election. Robert Smith has demonstrated that better wages mean greater efficiency. Wages of employees have been raised to a level with the scale paid by private business. Men and women in the office receive equal pay for equal work. The business of the office has more than doubled during Robert Smith's incumbency. Through organization and efficiency in methods and service, this large increase has been cared for with but a small addition to the clerical force. As a result, $66,894.26 in surplus fees have been turned into the public treasury during the last quadrennium, after paying all running expenses of the office. Robert Smith has been a faithful public servant. We bespeak for him your vote and active support for re-election. ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4th VOT RALPH For DIST DON'T FORG A. C. VOTE FOR ALPH G. COA For DISTRICT JUDGES DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR A. C. TROUP ```markdown ``` DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR Candidate for Re-Election for DISTRICT JUDGE Twenty Years Service No. Election N Twenty Years Service as Judge of the District Election November 4, 1925 Election November 4, 1924 Thomas O'Conn omas O'Conn DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY My knowledge and ex County Commissioner ena quired in this office in a COUNTY ASSESSOR knowledge and experience gained by me Commissioner enables me to perform the in this office in an efficient, businesslike COUNTY ASSESSOR My knowledge and experience gained by me as former County Commissioner enables me to perform the duties required in this office in an efficient, businesslike manner. e for RT WILLIAMS oard of Education ON NOV. 4 Vote for W. G. HASTINGS DISTRICT JUDGE Two years County Attorney; eight years Judge 7th District; three years Supreme Court Commissioner; Seventeen Years in State University Law College. Last Two Years Judge in This District Court Candidate for Re-Election Election November 4, 1924 e for T SMITH District Court Date for Re-election our years. It prepared and secured the enact- bill whereby the Clerk's office was the enactment of this law, the County acted fees. Lovers out of business by personally Association and assisted in stamp- ed that better wages mean greater have been raised to a level with the men and women in the office receive business of the office has more than incumbency. Through organization service, this large increase has been in to the clerical force. As a result, been turned into the public treasury after paying all running expenses of faithful public servant. We bespeak support for re-election. E FOR G. COAD ICT JUDGE T TO VOTE FOR TROUP Judge of the District Court november 4, 1925 november 4, 1924 O'Connor ASSESSOR erience gained by me as former es me to perform the duties re- efficient, businesslike manner. Page Five VOTE FOR CHARLES W. POOL Candidate for Re-Election Democratic and Progressive His Record Recommends Him. His Office Economically and Efficiently Administered. Has always been fair to all classes of citizens. He has been instrumental in seeing that colored men are employed by the state. Ed F. Morearty Attorney-at-law 700 Peters Trust Building NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To James Price, non-resident de fendant: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June, 1924, Wiona Price, your wife, as plaintiff, filed her peti- THE MONITOR S BL ion Y sive Him. and Has asses en in- t col- by the AN tion in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which petition is to obtain a divorce from you on the grounds of wilful desertion and non-support, and for equitable relief. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 25th day of October, 1924, or said petition against you will be taken as true. 4t-9-26-24 WEIONA PRICE. EX-KAISER IS PEEVED AT HIS ELDEST SON Activity in Political Circles Annoys Father. Doorn.—Life at the Chateau of Doorn has become, particularly during the last few months, extremely animated. Every day, almost, sees the arrival of fine automobiles bringing princes, ex-ambassadors, former ministers and generals who had served under the old monarchial regime in Germany. Some of the visitors leave after a day or two, but others prolong their stay, residing for the time being in expensive "pensions," where they make an ostentatious display of their war decorations, and pay almost dally visits in full dress uniform to the ex-kalser. The former emperor appears to be doing everything possible to entertain and attract to himself the sympathies of all German monarchist and military circles. His consort, Hermine, who burns with the desire and hope of one day becoming empress of Germany, seconds her husband in these efforts in the most active manner, and with all the grace at her command, by holding grand receptions and entertainments. All these activities have for their principal object, according to what is related in the best-informed quarters, to counteract similar ambitious projects entertained by the former crown prince. It is even said that the rivalry between father and son has developed recently into a state of latent warfare, pursued merclessly on both sides. The activity displayed since his return to Germany by the former crown prince in political circles, especially among the nationalists and monarchists and the younger generation of militarists, rumors of which reach the kaiser from Berlin, serve to render the latter furious against his son. The prince, on his side, is said to show but little of either respect or admiration for the personages of the old regime and its time-honored traditions. The ex-crown prince would seem to be desirous of breaking definitely with the ideas and personages of the past, and even to be willing to find himself at the head of a regime purely democratic, provided that it was at the same time nationalist. The former emperor, on the contrary, clings desperately to the ideas and persons of the past, and shows himself a bitter and unchangeable enemy to all democratic sentiments. Officer Rewarded for Fargo. N. D.—That rewards although sometimes long in coming, inevitably find their way home, is proved by the experience of Lieut. Col. F. M. Steele of Fargo, who has just received a citation for gallantry in action in the Spanish-American war. He says the incident is so far in the past that he cannot recall it. "For gallantry in action against the Spanish forces at Santiago, Cuba, July 1, 1898, is the only explanation the citation gives. Colonel Steele was then first leutenant, Flist calvary brigade, U. S. A. The citation entitles him to wear "one silver citation star on the ribbon of your Spanish campaign medal or service ribbon pertinent thereto." St. Louis, Mo.—The time honored "prayer" swindle has come to life here. The basic idea is that the victim will receive a large sum of money if he will pray each night for a certain dead person. But he must prove he is responsible by displaying some money. Joe Morelli was to receive $5,000. He proved his solvency by donating $325. It's missing and Joe wants the police to find two gentlemen of gibb tongue who Identified themselves as Frank Catando and Louis Prizzi. White Plains, N. Y.—Supreme Court Justice A. H. J. F. Seeger here signed an order restraining Mrs. Ida K. Greenwood of Mount Vernon from interfering with her son-in-law, Ferdinand Hoffman, in his attempts to see his three children and also restraining her from crossing the street in front of her home in Mount Vernon to the homes of Hoffman's sisters and from talking to them or to neighbors of either regarding the marital affairs of the Hoffmans. Hoffman in his complaint petition said that his mother-in-law did everything she could to keep the children from his sight. "She is spluttering her mother-in-law spite in Mount Vernon," he said. Hoffman and his wife were recently estranged, but have not been legally separated. Mrs. Hoffman lives with her mother and the three Hoffman children, John, fourteen; Edward, eight, and Anna, six years old. Hoffman recently applied for a writ of habeas corpus to permit him to get the custody of the children, and Justice Seeger's order made provision for the father to see his children on certain days of the week. 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Many years ago the Negro people in the United States had a large num- ber of men and women doing literary work of a high order. Paul Laurence Dunbar and Charles W. Chesnutt stood at the head of this splendid group. They wrote excellent books of prose and verse and they were valued contributors to the periodicals of the times. It looked as if we had come to stay in the literature of the nation, but they gradually dropped by the wayside and their places were taken by white Southern writers of history. and fiction, whose work was intended to be propagandistic rather than cultural and informing; intended to degrade the free Negro at the ex- pense of the slave Negro by magni- oa hee) " fying the virtues of the latter and denying any virtues at all to the former. They accomplished an in- famous work and it will long con- tinue to rise up in the judgment to plague its authors. And now we are having a new crop of literary people of the Negro race who are making a place in book and magazine work, and who are giving promise of doing much to undo the THE MONITOR the infamous work of Southern writ- ers of fiction and verse in the preced- ing generation, No people can get very far in their own estimation or that of their neighbors who do not write their own history, their own prose and verse, who do not have their own philosophers and scientists. We are getting these, but we are getting them gradually, slowly; the main thing being that we are getting them. The modern world is dominated very largely by ideas, and the more literary people we have with ideas who make a place so that they can impart their ideas to others, whose good opinion and influence are worth while, and no person nor race lives unto itself alone, the more useful and helpful do we be- come to ourselves and to others.—The Negro World, New York. “Photographs by C. M. Battey, Photograph Division of Tukeges Institute's OMEGA PSI PRI GLEE CLUB LEADER HOLDS COLLEGE NIGHT TAKES OVER BIG CHOIR pony (By the Associated Negro Press) (By the Associated Negro Press) | Washington, D. C, Oct. 24—J, Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 24—The local] Henry Lewis, leader of the famous graduate chapter of the Omega Psi] Amphion Glee Club was installed as Phi held the annual student meeting] leader of the Metropolitan A. M. E. for all college men in the city Tuesday church chotr, the Rev, Chas, . Stew- night at the fraternity house. H. H.| art, pastor, Saturday evening. The Thomas acted as master of cere-| Amphion Glee Club will celebrate its onde. Meek mumtssaanan Meee Page Seven OB) deems S| see A Al Tee iy Ze rei ox paling el aside Wea re sas ) ii Page Eight (Continued from Page One) desire and a determination to live at peace with the world. Out of a common suffering and a common sacrifice there came a new meaning to our common citizenship. Our greatest need is to live in harmony, in friendship and in good will, not seeking an advantage over each other, but all trying to serve each other. In that spirit let us dedicate this hospital and dedicate ourselves to the service of our country. To do that wisely, patiently and tolerantly is to show by the discharge of our duty our indispensable title to fellow citizenship with Lincoln." Greatest Achievement for the Negro Since Emancipation Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and president of the National Negro Business League, represented the Negro race at this service. Among other things he said: "I am glad to see that this hospital has absolutely no ear marks of inferiority. It is as good as the very best. This hospital marks the greatest physical achievement of our government for the Negro race in America since Emancipation. And I wish for myself and my race to express to President Harding as well as to those who handled the details, our most sincere appreciation and gratitude. "I am sure nothing could have brought Vice-President Coolidge from Washington in so busy a season except the fact that the government officials generally, national as well as state and local, are favorably disposed toward the Negro and are anxious to see that he has a fair and equal chance with other American citizens. No one who saw the conditions under which Negroes as well as other soldiers lived and worked and fought in France—and many of them died—could wish for these black heroes anything less than the very best our nation can appropriately provide. I hope and pray that this institution may live long and accomplish large service in restoring our boys to health and strength." Other addresses were delivered by Governor Brandon of Alabama; Roger E. McDonald, a United States Veterans' Bureau trainer at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, General R. E. Steiner of the American Legion, and Dr. William Charles White, chairman of the hospitalization committee appointed by Secretary of the Treasury. Hospital Becomes Storm Center Following in the wake of this impressive dedication was an announcement that the personnel at the institution would be white, with the exception of cooks and scullions. White doctors and white nurses with Negro maids to do the actual work would have charge of the patients. Colonel R. H. Stanley, a native Alabamian, was placed in charge of the post and the trouble began. The announcement and the appointment brought forth vigorous protests from Negro leaders and organizations. President Harding heartened unto these protests and signified his intention of manning the hospital with Negroes but the institution opened with white physicians, white guards, white clerks and accountants and Negro nurses. This arrangement from the beginning proved equally as unsatisfactory and the indignation meetings continued and protests continued to make their way to the White House. Increased pressure was brought to bear upon the administration and after a series of conferences with race leaders, President Harding announced that the hospital would be placed under a Negro personnel which was being selected at that time and in accordance with this announcement Negroes began qualifying for the positions. The Republican Party on Trial This brought fire from the democratic southern whites who were determined Negroes should occupy only servile positions, but the crux of the situation was reached when a Negro accountant appeared on the scene July 3, 1923, to take a position then held by a white woman. He was denied quarters but for the day was given work, being later ordered off the grounds. Here the Ku Klux Klan made its appearance in the controversy and on the evening of July 3rd in their cowardly garb and manner paraded in the community and town of Tuskegee in the effort to intimidate the Negro citizenry and especially those who had contemplated accepting positions at the hospital. The demonstration proved to be another "lost cause" and Negro workers continued to arrive. Committees were sent to the White House by the white citizens to register protests and so critical were conditions and such a quandary occasioned that General Hines, Director of the United States Veterans' Bureau, made a trip to Tuskegee to investigate the situation. He held conferences with the citizens of the town and inspected the hospital and returned to Washington, reserv ing his decision until a later date. In the meantime, Negro clerks continued to arrive—but no Negro physicians. Harding Passes In spite of the protests, the resolutions and the Ku Klux Klan demonstration, General Hines announced that Negro physicians would be appointed at the hospital. The plan, however, carried with it white supervision and Colonel Stanley was removed and Major Charles M. Griffith was placed in command. He proved to be a constructive, far-seeing executive and much credit is due his administration during that critical period. The question had now, however, resolved itself into a political issue. The Negro press sounded the toscin and heralded the report that the failure of the administration to place Negroes in charge of the hospital would cause the G.O.P. to lose the Negro vote. In the midst of the melee, President Harding passed away and Calvin Coolidge stepped into the breach. Coolidge Defies the Klan Hardly had the "National Mourning Day" passed before the fight was renewed. Committees from both sides conferred with the President and each side in turn claimed a glorious victory. Everyone was awaiting the decision of the silent man in the White House. During these days of absolute silence and searing uncertainty there was evident a faith among colored people that President Coolidge would not be intimidated by the Klan. Then like a thunderbolt came the President's decision that the original plan to officer the hospital with a complete Negro personnel would be carried out in full at the earliest possible time. The Klan had failed. Coolidge had kept faith with the Negro and had reinstated and re-established the Republican Party as the "Party of Abraham Lincoln". Major Ward Appointed In due course of time, Col. Joseph H. Ward, who as a soldier in the World War distinguished himself and rose to the rank of "Major", was appointed as Medical Officer in Charge and a complete Negro personnel was rounded out. At the present time every position, executive and otherwise is held by members of our group including tuberculosis specialists; neurologists, psychiatrists, X-ray experts and bacteriologists. Under the Negro personnel, the work of the hospital is making rapid progress and the patients are happy, contented and enjoying the best of care at the hands of members of their own race who are inherently interested in their welfare. An inspection of the institution with its well-appointed buildings, beautiful grounds and winding concrete roads are strictly modern facilities in the hands of capable men and women of our own race bears out the opinion of Dr. Moton, that it is "the greatest achievement of our government for the Negro race in America since emancipation." It is likewise a monument to the Negro soldiers who served in the great World War. And it is significant to note that such an achievement was accomplished by a Republican Administration and the great victory in the personnel controversy was attained through the fair-mindedness and fearlessness of Calvin Coolidge, the Republican candidate for President of the United States. COOLIDGE KEPT THE FAITH. In the endeavor to further Omaha's Library Service, it is requested that the taxpayers of this city, by vote at the general election Tuesday, November 4th, place their stamp of approval on the issuance of $50,000 in bonds for the purchase of a site and erection of a North Side Branch Library in the vicinity of Twenty-fourth and Ames avenue. This is to be but the first of several branch libraries and community halls to be erected in time, but the North Side was picked as the most needful of all Omaha districts. THIS BOND ISSUE, IF VOTED, WILL COST EACH OMAHA TAX-PAYER BUT FIVE CENTS, ON THE BASIS OF 200,000 POPULATION. 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