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SOUTHERNERS AT ODDS OVER "THE FIRE IN THE FLINT" LIFTING :: :: :: :: LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5c a Copy NEW YORK BANKER MAKES PRINCELY GIFT TO SCH Hampton and Tuskegee Are ] Quarter of a Million Doll For Their Endowment Fund DONOR'S NAME KEPT SE New York, N. Y., Dec. 5.—(B. Associated Negro Press.)—Announcement has just been made by Clarence H. Kelsey, an official of Hampton-Tuskegee Endowment Fund committee, of a gift of $250,000 to the fund for the two schools by a New York banker who asked that his name be withheld. "This $250,000 donation," explains Mr. Kelsey is symptomatic of the increasing interest men of large affairs are taking in Negro education. Bankers, business and professional men and other leaders in public and industrial life have come to a realization that the Negro problem can be solved only through education. The type of education fostered by Hampton and Tuskegee makes a special appeal to these men. The two schools train Negro young men and women to be real producers and at the same time to be leaders and teachers of their race." The General Education Board of the Rockefeller Foundation recently has pledged $1,000,000 to Hampton and Tuskegee on the condition that the trustees of the two institutions raise an equal amount. "BUCK THE BARBER" A SUICIDE Atlantic City, N. J., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Howard Buck, locally known as "Buck the Barber", committed suicide on an ingenious gallows improvised from a rope fire-escape in his room at, the Malatesta hotel, North Carolina and Atlantic avenues. His body was found by a colored maid Monday. Indications were that he ended his life Sunday night. "Buck the Barber" figured in the notorious cigarette girl murder case here recently of a Negro girl whose lifeless body was found near the meadows. He had been extremely nervous since that time and resorted to numerous relief measures. U. S. PLANS READY FOR HAITI EVACUATION Washington, D. C., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—The remaining 1,500 American marines, now composing the force of occupation in Haiti, will be withdrawn in a short time, leaving the maintenance of order, so-called, to native troops, according to the present plans of the state department. The American officials now in the island will remain until 1936, under the terms of a treaty between America and Haiti. RESOLUTION AGAINST CONFEDERATE MEMORIAI Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—A resolution calling on Congress to repeal the act passed last March authorizing issuance of five million memorial fifty-cent pieces in connection with the carving out of a great stature on Stone Mountain, Georgia, which is to be a monument to Robert E. Lee, Jeff Davis, Stonewall Jackson and others who led the southern forces in the Civil War, was passed by George R. Thomas, Post No. 84, G. A. R. of this city, at a meeting held recently. Be Courteous, Be Pleasant—Shop Early. SOUTHERNERS AT "THE F A stir in Southern white newspapers and among literary circles has been made by "The Fire in the Flint", the novel of Georgia life written by Walter F. White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A number of white Southerners have championed the book and have been fiercely assailed for doing so. Lawrence M. Stallings, who praised the book in the New York World, was warned by the Macon Daily Telegraph that he need no longer worry about that "home boy business". Another white Southerner, Herschel Brickle, writing in the New York Evening Review, says the book "takes its place easily as one of the most important novels that have yet been written about the present status of race relations in the South." Meanwhile, Gerald W. Johnson, in the Baltimore Evening Sun, pokes fun at the Macon Telegraph for its attack on Stallings. He says: "It was a severe penalty to inflict on a native son, but then, Stallings' offense was extreme. There is no obscurity about THE MONITOR TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HEALTH New York, N. Y., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Speaking at the first annual American Education Week Exposition, Dr. Thomas Earlington, former health commissioner of New York, laid down the following as the Ten Commandments of Health: 1. Keep your mouth closed when breathing, also when angry. 2. Drink cool water with your meals, also between them. 3. Bathe daily, a shower, if possible. 4. Eat slowly, this leads to eating sparingly. Make your meal a ceremonial pleasure. 5. Exercise daily and breathe deeply while so doing, but avoid overexertion and never eat when fatigued. 6. Never read or transact any business while eating. 7. Work ten hours, sleep eight, and use the balance for recreation and meals. Always rest on Sunday. 8. Ever keep a contented mind. Equanimity means longevity. 9. Neglect no portion of the body. Employ a physician to examine you at regular intervals and so watch for the beginnings of disease and build up resistance and pay some attention to his opinion and direction. 10. Moderation in all things. METHUSELAH WAS ONLY 80 Berkeley, Calif., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—According to R. T. Crawford, of the astronomy department of the University of California, years in the old days were measured in terms of cycles, probably lunar cycles, which average about a month in length and after all, the 969 years attributed to Methuselah may have amounted to only about 80 of our years. SET HOUSE AFIRE Germantown, Pa., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—The origin of three mysterious fires which occurred at the noon hour on the last three days of last week in the home of Mrs. Ellen O'Donnell, was revealed recently when Johnny O'Donnell, 11 years old, sobbingly confessed to Fire Marshall McNitt that he started the fires because he didn't like the old house and wanted to move." EXPERIMENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY Do You Want Grocery Clerks, Meat Cutters, Bookkeepers and Delivery Men? The well known Hermann Grocery Store at Twenty-fourth and Willis avenue has made a unique departure in its policy which ought to result in substantial gain not only to the firm but to the colored people of Omaha. Mr. Hermann has taken into partnership with him a well-known, popular and progressive young colored man in the person of Edward W. Killingsworth. The proprietors of the store announce it as their policy to employ colored help in all departments as rapidly as the growth of the business justifies it. There are many stores on Twenty-fourth street getting rich off colored patronage and giving nothing in return in the way of employment or even advertising in colored newspapers. The firm of Hermann & Killingsworth offers a golden opportunity to build up a business which will give returns to our race. A liberal patronage from our people means eventually a large corps of workers. what he did. His crime stands up as stark and bold as a stone mountain. He wrote up a novel by a Negro and referred to the author as "Mr.' White." The Savannah Press goes so far as to comment editorially on "The Fire in the Flint", with true Southern courtesy, heading its editorial "A Book of Lies", and saying it is "unfair, unjust and thoroughly reprehensible." On the other hand, the Raleigh, N.C. News and Observer, in its review, by Josephus Daniels, Jr., says that every Southern man should read the book "even if it makes him mad", and goes on to assert: "It is an unanswerable indictment in that every Southern man knows that every incident in it could be duplicated in his own community." Finally an "enlightened" white Southerner, Judge Blanton Fortson of the Georgia Superior Court, declares: "To those who are intelligently working towards a solution of the race problem with open minds, it must appear as but another proof of the belief that to give the Negro an education along other than industrial lines, is frequently worse than useless." A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1924 Hurrah!! Christmas Is Coming LOOK MA HE'S ACTUALLY WASHING HIS NECK OH DAD! DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE FIRE WOOD I CHOPPED TODAY AND DID YOU SEE WHAT I DID TO YOUR BOOTS? 124 DECEMBER 1924 (Copyright, W. N. U.) POSSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZED WOMANHOOD (Paper read by Mrs. Senora Mae Wilkinson at Womens Mass Meeting held at the North Side Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 17.) In the history of the Negro in America no more heroic work has been done than that performed by the Negro woman. Today whether in public life, social service, education, missions or business, the Negro woman is maker way and reflecting credit upon a race that for so many years has been struggling against odds, combating opposition, resisting prejudice, segregation and endeavoring to take advantage of every opportunity and gain a rightful recognition by measuring up to the social requirements of races. With little or no help and many discouragements she has proved to the world her capability and perseverance, standing unequalled in her loyalty, in sharing the burdens of a race that has pushed and edged its way through privations and hindrances. Always on the alert, she has discovered the importance, force and possibilities of organization. Thus, we have had developing in all of our cities and towns various clubs working for the uplift and betterment of our group, in particular, and society at large; for as a part of this great civilization we add to her glory as we lay our offering upon her shrine. When Matthew Vassar gave a million dollars to found Vassar College he said, "I consider that the mothers of a country mourn its citizens, determine its institutions and shape its destiny." No race rises higher than its womanhood. Present conditions call for thoughtful women, strong women, loyal women, women with vision, who will rally to the aid of our manhood and see to it that the needful program of the Negro race is put over and put over with credit. Despite any contradiction, accomplishments prove that there is no power on earth so patient, so persevering and persistent, so powerful and convincing, so inspiring and achieving, as organized womanhood. Suffrage, prohibition and missions are three of her strongest proofs. The organized power of the Negro womanhood is remarkable because of her many disadvantages and financial limitations. From almost nothing she has erected hospitals, schools, reformatories, old folks' homes, nurseries, religious and business institutions; launched civic welfare leagues that are endeavoring to get rid of conditions that reflect, injure or set back the moral, social, intellectual, physical development and welfare of our race. The possibilities of the organized womanhood of Omaha are just as promising as that of other communities, this being an undeveloped field in many phases of the social life. With 14,000 of our group owning over $3,000,000 worth of taxable property it affords a great opportunity for progressive womanhood. There is much to be done! Then, why the delay? Are we not idle to our retardment and shame? What will be our example or bequests to the generation behind us? Will they call us blessed or slothful? Are we united in heart and purpose to expand and elevate our group life in Omana on par with other progressive communities? It is true that we have to our credit an Old Folk's Home, a Y. W. C. A., and a few charity and art clubs. But are we giving them the proper support? Is there not manifested more condemnation than praise, more friction than unity, more hatred than love? The N. A. A. C. P. is a distressing example of our race interest. No organization is more deserving than it, a friend that speaks for us when we haven't voice nor influence, and works for us incessantly should never be forgotten or neglected. There are women enough in Omaha, properly organized and with the right spirit, to revolutionize conditions here. And it must be done! What is the great need? Is it education? No, we have it. Is it experience? No, we have women who know how and what to do. Is it character or executive ability? No, we have honest and noble women who are willing and capable. What, then, do we need? First of all we need to get together on some common ground for a common cause. Second, to have a vision and conviction of our major needs. Third, to have the courage and stickability to carry out our plans. Omaha is too much possessed with the individual and clique spirit. Such condition renders any group of people weak and backward with no interest for the general welfare. There must be collective efficiency among us before we can succeed in developing our community by getting to the front that which is highest and best in our group life. Why knock Omaha? Why complain of conditions? Let us concentrate our forces, face our social responsibilities and make our community safe, attractive and progressive. No use talking of social conditions in Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and other cities. What others have succeeded in doing we can do. Chicago landed several Negroes in political offices in the last election. Where there is unity there is strength. Omaha didn't do it, but she can. Our only obstacles are ourselves. When we get rid of petty differences, selfishness, jealousy, indifference and unjust criticisms, when we learn to stand for a principle and love our race supremely, it will be done! Some of the things we need: A civic welfare league to teach the principles of good citizenship. An attempt was made to organize one last summer but could not function because of lack of co-operation. Visiting workers or community centers to instruct in home economics, home hygiene, home responsibilities as allied to the city. It has been stated that in our last election that hundreds of our people were too unconcerned or afraid of taxes to register or vote, ignoring their privilege as a citizen and their divine given rights as a man or woman. Men have fought and died for suffrage and democracy whereby they may exercise their rights and help in the government of their country. We need a day nursery for the convenience of working mothers. To stimulate race pride and awaken race consciousness, we need a literary society, where we may acquaint ourselves with composers, authors their works as well as the achievements of our people generally while keeping in touch with current events as affecting our race. We need, like other cities where a large number of our people live, a hospital to assure the development of the skill and experience of our doctors and nurses We need an opening for race teachers as an incentive and opportunity for our young women. Races are judged now by what they can do not as individuals but as a group. Other groups are watching and asking, "Have they social efficiency? Can they do team work and do it harmoniously without wrangling and fighting?" We will never gain the respect and confidence of other races until we learn to face our tasks or problems unitedly. Will the women of Omaha organize and measure up to their possibilities? Have you enlisted and consecrated yourself to the cause of your race or are you willing to do so? We cannot be accused of social paralysis—that is, being entirely inactive; but we may justly be accused of social epilepsy, kind of "fitted," you know. Work hard while the excitement is on but as soon as the excitement is over our enthusiasm is dead. Have to wait until we are seized by another fit. Now to avoid social epilepsy we must be moved by a deep devotion and interest and build on moral and social rock bottom principles, which will stand the severest tests. The womanhood of Omaha is on trial, may we prove ourselves equal to the test. The spirits of Harriet Tubman, of Mary Talbert and others, who wrought well are urging and inspiring us to go forward. "Oh, daughters, thou hast passed beyond the shore! But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale: Thous't taught thy race how high her hopes may soar And bade her seek the heights nor faint nor fail. She will not fail, she heeds thy stirring cry. She knows thy guardian spirit will be nigh; And rising from beneath the chastening rod She stretches out her bleeding hands to God." DR. HERMAN JAMES MADE ROYAL FELLOW Washington, D. C., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Dr. Herman Haughton James, a graduate of the school of medicine of Howard university, returned to the United States recently with possibly the most distinguished honors ever conferred upon a Negro physician for work in his profession from this country. He is a Licentiate, of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a Licentiate of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, distinguishing himself in medicine, surgery and midwifery. Dr. James graduated from the Howard university school of medicine in 1912. He has practised in Bridgeport, Conn., and New York City, and he sailed for Scotland in September, 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eddings were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Love, 2430 Grant street. DO YOUR XMAS MAILING EARLY Last year, though the generous cooperation of the press, the movies and other advertising mediums, Christmas mailers were induced to dispatch their Yuletide presents earlier in the month than ever before in the history of the institution of gift exchanging in the holiday season. As a result, the spectacle of the last minute rush of former years, with its attendant heartbreaking labor on the part of wearied and nerve-worn store clerks and postal employees, was avoided. This year Postmaster General New and First Assistant Postmaster General John H. Bartlett have determined to make an even better record and to banish for all time the suffering undergone in past years by those engaged in the sale or transportation of gifts. They hope to make "Shop Early" and "Mail Early" a habit with the American people. Mailing early does not mean December 1 or before, but if everyone could get their holiday tokens in the mail between December 10 and December 20, the post office could not ask more. Particular attention this year will be paid to greeting cards. Despite the success last year it was noted that the last-minute mail consisted largely of cards. Possibly many of them were returned greetings to friends, heard from on a previous mail, but overlooked on the original Christmas list. Unlike parcels and letters containing money orders, cards, of course, can not well be marked "Do Not Open Until Christmas". Therefore, it is possible that the many mailers hold them until the last to insure delivery on Christmas Eve. This class of mailers this year, however, may find their cards undelivered until after Christmas day. Believing that the energies of postal employees should not be sapped to the last degree for any avoidable reason, and intent upon securing for them the same Christmas privileges enjoyed by others, Postmaster General New asks the hearty co-operation of the public. The last-minute, or zero hour has been moved up so that all postal employees may eat their Christmas dinners at home. Rural carriers will deliver no mail at all on Christmas day and clerks and carriers in the city offices will stop work promptly at noon. Be Courteous, Be Pleasant—Shop Early. Tiny Herman, Omaha's heavy-weight contender, who recently conquered Lloyd Johnson in a ten round go on the coast, will be seen in action Friday night, December 12, against Martin Burke, the Southern slammer. Tiny has been working in a grading camp for several months and is said to be in great condition for the go, which should make him travel to beat Burke, who is one of the real boys in the game. The balance of the card includes Royal Coffman, the Olympic boxer, against Sailor Liston in the semi-windup with two six-round preliminaries between Evert Strong and Schaeffer, and Battling Ed Levinsky against Tony Folan. The South Omaha Eagles, with George Miller as promoter, are in charge of the show. Tickets for the show are on sale at the Sportsman, Baseball Headquarters, Flemming the Cigar Store, Offut's and Forest & Meany's. ANALYSES NEGRO PRESS IN DECEMBER "OPPORTUNITY" For variety and raccess of discussion the December issue of Opportunity would be difficult to equal. In a leading article, Charles H. Wesley, head of the history department of Howard, a former Austin scholar at Harvard and a student of the Guild Internationale, Paris, settles with brilliant arguments, and with finality the question of Negro citizenship raised by the New Orleans lawyer in the attack on the Fourteenth amendment. He shows that any tampering with the amendment would by the same stroke nullify other constitutional acts from the election of George Washington down. The great Rene Maran again appears for an American audience with an essay on "Anatole France", sparkling and ingenious. Arthur A. Schomburg digs up from the rich lore of his unmatchable collection of early documents, a history of the Negro's part in the spread of Christianity from Felicitas, the Negro slave of Carthage, down to the present. One article appears on the Negro press in which Eugene F. Gordon of GROWING :: :: :: :: THANK YOU 491 Vol. X—No. 23 STUDYING RACIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN MINNEAPOLIS Preliminary Survey of Labor and Other Conditions Made by Social Agencies of City DR. HAYNES IS THE DIRECTOR Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 5.—By the Associated Negro Press.)—This has been a epoch making week in Minneapolis in development of the friendly relations between white and colored citizens. Dr. George E. Haynes of New York, secretary of the Commission on the Church and Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches, the colored ministers, and several social agencies. With the hearty cooperation of a large number of white and colored citizens he has made a preliminary study of conditions among colored people and their relation to their white neighbors, especially their relations as workers in the industrial and commercial business firms of the city. This preliminary survey was made through the help of a staff of volunteer visitors to the homes and business enterprises under a unique plan of conducting such surveys first used in the Interchurch World Movement and since developed by Dr. Haynes during the past four years in several cities. The Civic and Commerce Association, the Council of Churches, the Council of Social Agencies, the Women's Christian Association, and several other organizations helped with the effort. SEVEN-ELEVEN CO. IN WRECK St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press). On the jump from Kansas City to St. Louis, the Seven-Eleven company members were in a wreck in which several of the railroad employees were killed but fortunately the show people suffered only a severe shaking up. Miss Even Robinson received injuries to a leg. Otherwise the injuries were slight and did not interfere with their appearance in this city. MAMA DOLLS FRIGHTEN DRIVER Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 5.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—When Moses Washington, truck driver, heard muffled voices from boxes which he was hauling, he telephoned the police, informing them that the boxes must contain either a dying or dead victim of foul play. When the police arrived and opened the receptacles they found that they contained a shipment of mechanical dolls which said "Mama" every time the jolting of the truck compressed their mechanical lungs. SUBSCRIBERS AND Edward J. Green, an ambitious young man who is working his way through Creighton University, is collecting and soliciting subscriptions and advertising for The Monitor. Patrons of The Monitor will be helping a worthy young man by paying their subscriptions promptly and giving their advertising to Mr. Green, who is working on commission. Please pay him promptly when he calls. Lee's Novelty Singing Orchestra of Kansas City at Dreamland Hall, December 10.—Adv. PRESS IN ER "OPPORTUNITY" the Boston Post makes an analysis measuring twelve Negro newspapers by rigid standards. It is not a mud-slinging diatribe but a careful well-guarded analysis. A new writer, Zora Neale Husston, from the younger generation is introduced with a fascinating story of Negro life, and Eunice R. Hinton who has contributed before to this publication has a Christmas story. L. Hollingsworth Wood is at his best in his discussion of "The Significance of Inter-racial Justice". His discussion is sound, moving and yet accompanied with a delightful touch. Paul Robeson, inimitable star of Eugene O'Neill's much discussed plays, gives his reflections on them. The article carries four beautiful art illustrations. There is a continuation of the discussion of "The Population Problem and the Negro" by Arthur E. King. In the same issue Benjamin Brawley reviews Dr. DuBois' "Gift of Black Folk". Angelina Grimke reviews Mrs. Wyman's "Gertrude of Denmark". Miss Esther Popel contributes one of her graceful poems. THE MO A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLORED PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mall Matte Omaha, Nebraska, under THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR Advertising Rates Furn. Address, The Monitor, Postol Telephone W ARTICLE XIV, CON UNITED THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEBsther 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens United States and of the State wherein they reside state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty,erty without due process of law, nor deny to any within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE been as spontaneous or as it should be. Up to 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. COMMENDATION of President Coolidge's message should be forthcoming from even the most hide-bound partisan opposition press. The keynote of the message is economy in governmental affairs. With this program none can find fault. The country is suffering from extravagance and waste. Much of it, of course, is a legacy from the late war. Some of it undoubtedly is due to graft upon the part of men in high positions who proved recreant to their trust. The urgent demand for economy stressed by President Coolidge touches the cancer in our national life. Making economy the keynote of his message, the President is candid, clear and forcible in his recommendations touching other highly important matters, such as waterways and reclamation, restoration of agriculture, railways, a national police bureau, the army and navy, labor, care of veterans, foreign relations, constitutional rights of citizens, and an international court. All of these questions are treated with sanity and common sense. He favors, and we believe wisely, America's entrance into an international court, but not into the league of nations. He removes the fallacy, held by many, that only the rich pay the expense of the government. The humblest citizen shares the burden of taxation and feels it more keenly than the wealthy. His statements referring specifically to our group expresses only truisms which America must eventually acknowledge, but their importance lies in the fact that the President has called the attention of the country, by implication, at least, to the fact that Negroes are denied their constitutional rights. His words upon this point though few and terse are very significant, if they will issue, as we believe they will, in action. "The colored people are working out their own destiny. I firmly believe that it is better for all concerned that they should be cheerfully accorded their full constitutional rights." Certainly this is all we ask, "FULL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS." We were unworthy, shamefully unworthy, of our American heritage, were we satisfied with less. And further as he well says, "that they should be protected from all of those impositions to which from their position, they naturally fall a prey, especially from the crime of lynching, and that they should receive encouragement to become full partakers in all the blessings our common American citizenship." The message is characterized by candor and common sense and points the way towards prosperity and peace at home and abroad. THE COMMUNITY CHEST FOR some reason, despite the fact that it was most successfully handled last year, the response this year to the Community Chest has not THE NEGRO'S CONTRIBU A moment's thought will persons that the contribution nationality as slave, freedma negligible. No element of An yet clearly woven itself into and acting as the American N explorers and helped in explore the first the foundation of the cause of the rapid growth economic importance. Moder A moment's thought will easily convince open-minded persons that the contribution of the Negro to American nationality as slave, freedman and citizen was far from negligible. No element of American life has so subtly and yet clearly woven itself into warp and woof of our thinking and acting as the American Negro. He came with the first explorers and helped in exploration. His labor was from the first the foundation of the American prosperity and the cause of the rapid growth of the new world in social and economic importance. Modern democracy rests not simply on the striving white men in Europe and America but also on the persistent struggle of the black men in America for two centuries. The military defense of this land has depended upon Negro soldiers from the time of the Colonial wars down to the struggle of the World War. Not only does the Negro appear, reappear and persist in American literature but a Negro American literature has arisen of deep significance, and Negro folk lore and music are among the choiceest heritages of this land. Finally the Negro has played a peculiar spiritual role in America as a sort of living, breathing test of our ideals and an example of the faith, hope and tolerance of our religion—Du Bois, "The Gift of Black Folk." PAGE TWO naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person final protection of the laws. been as spontaneous or as generous as it should be. Up to the present time there is lacking about $50,000 of the quota of $402,000 needed to provide for the 29 agencies and charities supported by the Chest. Last year our people subscribed generously. Many of them have done the same this year. Doubtless many have given nothing. If you have not given, do give something. Help fill the Community Chest. Omaha must not fall down and we are sure that our own people will not fail in their duty. Call Community Chest Headquarters, Fontenelle Hotel, or The North Side "Y" and a solicitor will call. MISREPRESENTATION THE habit of misrepresenting facts is quite common. We do not think people want to be wilfully malicious, but it seems difficult for some people to tell things as they are. They will exaggerate or misrepresent facts in such a way as to injure their neighbor or cause trouble. Avoid the habit of misrepresentation. At least make an honest effort to tell things as they are. TAKING A RACE NEWSPAPER EVERY thoughtful and self-respecting Negro should subscribe for and read a race newspaper. In our own mediums we get important facts about our people that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Then, too, our own race publications champion our cause and plead for a square deal. THINK THIS OVER CONSERVATIVELY estimated the colored population of Omaha is around 14,000. We spend an average of at least 50 cents a day for food alone. This means $7,000 a day for food or $2,555,000 a year. Suppose only one-tenth of this amount were spent with our own people. Think this over. RAG'S OBSERVATIONS Booming Business Among Us. The big election is now over. Business is again growing normal. The numbers of the unemployed are diminishing rapidly. The outlook for the future is much more promising. The great optimism of a large part of the people is responsible for this encouraging outlook. Some one said immediately after the election that the per capita wealth for Nebraska is $4004. There is one automobile to every five persons. This is the greatest corn growing state in the union. Encouraging, sure. Well, all business places seem to be very busy—the business places run by white people and Jews. But what does all this mean to the colored race? As one colored man said very recently concerning the right to vote: "It does me no good to vote, I get no more." Colored TION NOT NEGLIGIBLE easily convince open-minded of the Negro to American n and citizen was far from American life has so subtly and warp and woof of our thinking Negro. He came with the first At BRODEGAARD'S OUR 41st ANNIVERSARY Christmas Diamond Sale NOW ON IN FULL FORCE Select Your Diamond NOW And Have It Laid Away for Christmas 25% DISCOUNT Each and Every Diamond Marked in Plain Figures—You take the 25% DISCOUNT We Give S. & H. Trading Stamps Mail Orders Filled Brodegaard Bros. Co. SIXTEENTH AND DOUGLAS We Give Cash Savings Script Mail Orders Filled Omaha is not able to feel this business boom because they spend their earnings on foreign soil. The good profits enlarge the bank accounts of other races. You get as much out of anything as you put into it. There are a few colored places in Omaha, which if rightly supported by the colored people, could not possibly get along with the limited personnel they now have. More businesses would have to be organized to handle the trade. This means more jobs for the jobless; more money for the race. It means a' business boom. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT The moral drama "Every Youth" to be given next Monday night in Masonic Hall at 8:30 has Mr. William Stanley, the genial partner of our popular cafe, The Blue Goose, acting as the efficient business man called "Work". Mr. Stanley simply transfers his business hours from the cafe to the play. "Truth" as Mr. Sidney Thomas calls attention to the fact that young gentleman has some splendid facts to give us concerning life. "Vice" as Mr. Everet; Wilford and "Cace" as Mr. Clyde Malone give flavor to the whole production. "Happiness" as Mme. Sara Walker is a sweet winsome Miss acting as "Work's" stenographer. The L. L. K. Club met with Mrs. G. H. Dean at a covered lunchunce Monday evening. This proved to be a source of jollity and excitement as no one knew what was to be served except the hostess who served the desert which was delicious. Next meeting is the annual Christmas celebration of the club; all members to be present for election of officers and formulating plans for the new year. Mrs. J. R. Edwards, president. Attorney Adams was a welcome visitor at Quinn Chapel Sunday morning. Mrs. Pearl Chrisman is recovering from a siege of illness at her home. Mrs. Davis of Omaha, Mr. Sidney Brown of Kansas City and Mr. H. Ellis of Des Moines, Ia., were Lincoln visitors last week. night after which the contestants for the diamond ring reported as follows: Mrs. Lillian Kenney, $46; Mrs. Ida Todd, $36; Mrs. M. Griffin, $6; Mrs. Nanny Vance, $5. Mrs. Lillian Kenney was awarded the diamond ring, $46; Mrs. Ida Tood, second prize, $5 in cash. Services at Mt. Zion were held as usual Sunday. Rev. J. A. Bruce of Omaha, state missionary, was present and preached in the morning. The pastor preached at evening worship, attendance being good. "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" IS MECCA OF AMUSEMENT LOVERS "The Ten Commandments", Cecil B. DeMille's powerful spectacular drama presented by Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky, plays its only engagement in this city at the Brandeis theatre beginning Sunday night. Performances will be given daily at 2:20 and 8:15 during the engagement. The big picture comes here with the reclaim of long runs in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Los Angeles, where it was received with unexamined attendance and enthusiasm. Dishonesty in business and official lite is one of the big central themes, reflected as if by prescience the vital issues of the year. The need of the fundamental code of right and wrong was never more vividly illustrated. The modern scenes are laid in San Francisco, and the drama is tense and thrilling. Dan, the commandment, breaker, and his pal Inspector Redding, who winks at iniquity; Mary, the wife; Sally Lung, the charmer from Chinatown, and John, the "four-square" carpenter, are folks that live in memory and announcement announce that Edward W. Killings- come a partner in HERMANN'S STORE, TWENTY-FOURTH AND NUE, and we earnestly solicit the co-operation of all the colored people the business grows it means the of colored help exclusively. Again drive this well-known firm in its new liberal patronage and a fair trial we Announcement We wish to announce that Edward W. Killingsworth has become a partner in HERMANN'S GROCERY STORE, TWENTY-FOURTH AND WILLIS AVENUE, and we earnestly solicit the patronage and co-operation of all the colored people of Omaha. As the business grows it means the employment of colored help exclusively. Again asking you to give this well-known firm in its new venture your liberal patronage and a fair trial we remain, Yours respectfully, HERMANN & KILLINGSWORTH GAARD'S THE MONITOR Miss Erma Easily and Mr. T. Saunders were married at Council Bluffs, Ia., last week end. Eat at the Blue Goose, 238 North Ninth street.—Adv. Remember "Every Youth" at Masonic Hall Monday night, December 8th.—Adv. The main story is preceded by a grand introduction which pictures Israel's bondage and flight from Egypt, the miracle of the divided Red Sea, the giving of the Law to Moses, and the destruction of the licentious bacchanal of the Golden Calf. Theodore Roberts as Moses, Estelle Taylor as the beautiful frenzied prophetess, together with Rod La Roque, Robert Edenes, Leatrice Joy, Nita Naldi and Richard Dix in the modern story, are the outstanding figures in a cast of rare excellence. One of the most delightful features is the accompanying Riesefeld score played by a large orchestra of symphonic experts. ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH NOW IN NEW QUARTERS Last Sunday St. John's Baptist church had its formal opening in its new temporary quarters in the Knights of Tabor Hall, Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets. The pastor, the Rev. E. H. McDonald, preached in the morning on, "Lack of Faith," and at night on, "The Model City." In the afternoon the Rev. Z. E. McGee, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church and his chair, participated in the services. Mr. McGee preached a helpful sermon from the text, "Without Me Ye Can Do Nothing." IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear father, Ethan Smith Ford, who died one year ago, December 2, 1923. The month of December again is here. To us the saddest of the year; For just one year ago today. Our dear father passed away. He is sadly missed by his children, Thomas Ford and Mrs. Alberta Moore, Omaha: LOOK—Fine Social Stationery. Two hundred sheets and fifty envelopes printed with your name and address. A dollar bill. Hannibal, Mo. Register Press. Specials FOR THIS WEEK ONLY LADIES' SHOES Broken Lots—Odd Sizes $1.00 $1.95 $2.45 Friedman Brs. Booterie 1510 North 24th St. DR. PRICE HILL-WILLIAM COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS CIGARS an Eastman Kodak 2402 Cumin SHOES —Odd Sizes Advertise in 7 DR. PRICE TERRELL Formerly in the Jewell Building, announces the removal of his office to the Southeast Corner of Twenty-fourth and Lake streets. Same phone, WEbster 5714. Bazaar and Wednesday, Jewell Building BY Woman's Auxili Episcopa Har and Rumm Sale Wednesday, Dec. building - 24th a BY Man's Auxiliary St. Ph Episcopal Church e Hotel Cumin 1916 Cuming Street UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT This centrally located h D. G. R TERMS RE ntrally located hotel is now in ch D. G. RUSSELL ERMS REASONABL For Sale by The Monitor and the Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Why Not Let Us Do Your SHOE REPAIR WORK Best material, reasonable prices. ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5084-1415 No. 24th EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1801 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS-STATIONERY CIGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street Advertise in The Monitor H. A. CHILES & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Chapel Phone, Web. 7123 Res. Phone, Web. 6849 1839 No. Twenty-fourth St. TERRELL Rummage le Dec. 10th 24th and Grant ry St. Philip's Church Cumings hotel is now in charge of RUSSELL ASONABLE Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS Follies of 1924 Presented by Peter Pan Aesthetic Dancing Class At COLUMBIA HALL 24th and Lake Streets TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 8:30 P. M. Admission 25c Children Free For Christmas Gifts MRS. H. J. CRAWFORD & SONS 2008 North Twenty-fourth Street Offer a Large Line of Hosiery Shirts Lingerie Ties Beads Socks Novelties Underwear Toilet Articles :: Fine Linen Handkerchiefs Comfy House Slippers for Men and Women At GENUINE BARGAIN PRICES—TRY US FIRST! Mrs. H. J. Crawford & Sons 2008 North Twenty-fourth Street E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. David Gordon left Sunday afternoon for her home in St. Louis. Mo., after a pleasant visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Gordon, 2863 Miami street. A unique selection of Christmas cards.—New Era Print Shop, 24th and Grant streets. Web. 2055.—Adv. A. P. Scruggs, lawyer, 220 South Thirteenth street, over Pope's Drug Store. Atlantic 7812. Kenwood 2492.—Adv. Lee's Novelty Singing Orchestra of Kansas City at Dreamland Hall, December 10.—Adv. "Dentlo," the tooth paste you ought to use.—Adv. Mrs. H. R. Roberts returned Monday afternoon from Lincoln, Neb., where she visited friends for a week and left Tuesday night for Tacoma, Wash., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Morrie Jones of 1010 North Twenty-fourth street, who has been ill for several days, is able to be up and about again. FOR RENT—Three large room flat. 2213 Grace street. KENwood 2093. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Parker of 2012 Paul street expect to move into their new home, 2827 Seward street, about the middle of January. Mr. Collins A. Thomas of 2123 No. Twenty-eighth avenue, is recovering from an attack of pneumonia which confined him to his bed for three weeks. Owing to his enfeebled condition he is not yet able to leave home. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, one block from car line, 2322 North Twenty-fifth street. WEbster 3101.—1t-12-5-24. Mr. John Phillips of the Brandeis restaurants was suddenly stricken ill at his home this week. Lee's Novelty Singing Orchestra of Kansas City at Dreamland Hall, December 10.—Adv. Mrs. Blanche Black entertained the Neighborhood Club at the residence of her father, W. P. Wade, 1203 North Thirty-third street, Tuesday. Mrs. J. H. Hutten is president of the club. Mrs. Viola Wright, 2885 Ohio St., who was painfully but not seriously hurt by an automobile as she was attempting to catch as street car at 24th and Clark streets on her way home from Salem Baptist church Wednesday night, is improving nicely. Follies Present Peter Pan Aesthe Mrs. J. C. Greer, wife of Captain Greer of the fire department, of 3331 Emmet street, remains quite seriously ill at the Paxton Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwein were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Love, 2430 Grant street, Thanksgiving Day. RUMMAGE SALE—Saturday, December 6, 10 a. m., at 2022 North Twenty-fourth street—Adv. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in modern private home, two blocks from car line. Rates reasonable. 2858 Burdette St. Web. 4901. 2t Mrs. O. Parnell, soloist and beauty culturer of Fort Worth, Texas, who has been assisting Rev. Mr. Day in revival services at the Mount Moriah Baptist church, 24th and Ohio Sts., has made a very great impression for herself with all who have heard her. Mme. Parnell is one of the leading business women of our group in Fort Worth, she owning and operating one of the largest beauty culture establishments in that city. She is seriously considering making Omaha her future home. We extend to her a very welcome. Mrs. Parnell will close her present engagement Sunday when she will sing at both morning and evening services. FOR SALE—Dorsey's Famous Chick shack on West Center street. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Quarterly meeting Sunday broke all former records from the stand-point of attendance, ministerial and lay, and spiritual enthusiasm. Fourteen ministers of various denominations were present. Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, opened the service. The sacramental sermon was preached by the Rev. George W. Slayter of Council Bluffs. Next Sunday the pastor will preach at 11 and the Rev. W. S. Metcalfe at 7:30 p. m. Among the sick are Josie Blackwell, Addie Jones, Lovetta Busch, Lulu B. Evans, Malissa Carter, Mrs. Helms, Chris Riddles and Charley Gordon. POPULARITY CONTEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED The Young Ladies' Popularity Contest which was to have been given December 2 at Bethel A. M. E. Church has been postponed until December 16. The contestants have been entered by three committees of the North Side "Y", the Fellowship, whose representative is Miss Dorcus Jones; the Health and Education, Miss Ethel Jones, and the Girl Reserves, Mrs. Venus Parker. All the committees are working enthusiastically for their candidates. WHY do you suppose one out of every eleven people in the United States has a Savings Club account? The answer is simple: "Because the Savings Club makes it easy to save money. Easy!" You deposit a few coins each week and forget all about it—then surprise yourself next December with a nice round sum of money. Brandeis Restaurant waiters are a lively bunch. If you ever feel lonely, or wish a real diversion, take the elevator to the tenth floor, hunt the waiters' lounge room and listen to those boys "spill the beans". Messrs. Smith, Woods, Johnson and Lynch always win their arguments. SEVENTY-SIX YEARS YOUNG Mr. July Miles, of 2524 Patrick avenue, a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the G. A. R., celebrated his seventy-sixth birthday anniversary Wednesday, December 3. Despite his years Mr. Miles is quite active and spry and has a keen sense of humor. When being introduced to a young man recently Mr. Miles called himself "the kid". Among new subscribers to The Monitor this week are Messrs. Clarence Crowley, W. M. Taylor, Noye Williams, W. B. Cheeseborough, James Arnold, Jr., Paul Moore and Mesdames Marie Jones, Anna Murphy, Mildred Freeman, J. H. Kelly, Jennie Williams and Miss Jurdy McDavid, all of Omaha and Sergt. Nathaniel G. Jones of Camp Benning, Ga. We welcome them to our large and growing family of Monitor readers and boosters. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF The services Sunday will be as follows: Holy Communion 7:30 a.m.; church school and adult Bible class 10; sung eucharist with sermon 11; evening and address at 8 o'clock by Mr. John S. Hedelund, member Diocesan Executive Council. Public invited to all services. The Omaha branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a meeting Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the North Side Branch Y. W. C. A., 22nd and Grant streets. WHAT'S HIS SURNAME? "Tuffy" is the name of a pet rat terrier owned by children of an Omaha printer. The other day one of the little boys rushed into the house rather excitedly and said, "Mama, mama, what is Tuffy's last name?" bster 4243 Many can certain loct trict were ored people vision, cou This state properly r visaged by which has the past f biased visit exists may Many can relate how a few years ago certain localities in the business district were entirely populated by colored people, who, if they had had the vision, could today have been wealthy. This statement of fact may only be properly measured and partially envisaged by carefully calculating that which has been accomplished within the past few years. A true and unbiased vision of the opportunity that exists may be attained by a calm and dispassionate appraisal of existing conditions. DEIS STORE LAND been devoted entirely to and sales of toys. Here from every toy making we have imported directly, eliminating the importer's the benefit of lower prices. les, doll buggies, doll fur- leds, scooters are only a ys that greet you. ings merica THE BRANDEIS STORE TOYLAND Our big eighth floor has been devoted entirely to the Christmas displays and sales of toys. Here we have assembled toys from every toy making country in the world. We have imported directly, in most cases, thereby eliminating the importer's profits and giving you the benefit of lower prices. Dolls, animals, tops, games, doll buggies, doll furniture, trains, wagons, sleds, scooters are only a few of the myriads of toys that greet you. club: Year 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 Plus Interest if all payments are made promptly 63.75 32.50 65.00 30.00 13.00 You may pay as far in advance as you wish. The Club ends early in next December, Easy to Start—Easy to Finish! Come in today. Your passbook is waiting The Omaha National Tarnam at 17th St. THE MONITOR NEGRO CITIES—PHILADELPHIA By Daniel W. Chase for the Associated Negro Press. Commercial life in Philadelphia is far outstepping that of any city in the Union. This refers especially to the Negro element. This is accounted for by the fact that for so many years the Philadelphia Negro has been practically asleep. He has been content with just "getting along" and having had things reasonably well in his favor, he has just felt himself all right, especially if he could boast of certain family connections. But that day has passed. The new generation of practical business men, many of whom have received the rudiments of a commercial training in the various high schools and colleges, has brought a new day in the business of the Negro. And the opportunity of business leadership today among Negroes is almost boundless. Philadelphia is practically a virgin field; the surface, so to speak, has not been scratched. Commercial activity in Philadelphia covers a period of just a few years—within the memory of living men. fear Are you self-conscious about the impression you make on people? PERSONAL appearance has a lot to do with the way you feel. Clothes count, of course. But still there is one thing so many people overlook—something that at once brands them as either fastidious or careless—the teeth. Notice today how you, yourself, watch another person's teeth when he or she is talking. If the teeth are not well kept they at once become a liability. Listerine Tooth Paste cleans tooth a new way. At last our chemists have discovered polishing ingredient that really cleans with the same smell as theamel - a difficult problem finally solved. A large tube of Listerine Tooth Paste is only 25 cents; at your drug-gist's. -Lambert Pharmacal Co., Saint Louis, U. S. A. Says Mr. Club-Boy: "Rolling off a log is easy, but even that calls for a start." THE MONITOR WILL GROW IF YOU WILL DO YOUR SHARE THE MONITOR WILL GROW IF YOU WILL DO YOUR SHARE STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION N. W. Corner 19th and Douglas Streets Bankers Reserve Bldg. AGENTS WANTED You can make good money representing the big CHICAGO DEFENDER. Write today, don't wait. We will show you how. Write Your Letter to AGENT DEPARTMENT, No. 9, CHICAGO DEFENDER, 3435 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` Announcement We desire to announce that we have taken back under our direct supervision our two theatres, THE DIAMOND and THE FRANKLIN, which have been for the last three months leased out to Mr. Goldberg. Our purpose for taking these theatres back is to so improve their programs that they will be more attractive and entertaining to those who have given us your patronage in the past. We shall make these show houses genuine recreation centers for those of the community who like high class shows. We shall give you the same pictures you would see down town, only for 20 cents, instead of 50c plus carfare. We hope you will support us in this effort. Very truly. --- Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 EAGLE MIKADO 174+ EAGLE MIKADO 192+ THE YELLOW PENCIL with the RED BAND EAGLE PENCIL CO. NEW YORK, U.S.A. No.174 MADE BY THE GREATEST PENCIL FACTORY IN THE WORLD THE BARBER PAGE THREE WILL GROW BETWEEN YOUR SHARE UG STORE Prompt, free delivery 2306 No. 24th St 10% ON SAVINGS You Right LOAN ASSOCIATION Streets Bankers Reserve Bldg WANTED THE Defender TEST 100% WEEKLY representing the big CHICAGO DEC out. We will show you how. Our Letter to No. 9, CHICAGO DEFENDER, ave., Chicago, Ill. encement that we have taken back on our two theatres, THE BKLIN, which have been for out to Mr. Goldberg. Our theatres back is to so improve will be more attractive and have given us your patronage show houses genuine recrea- tive community who like high you the same pictures you for 20 cents, instead of 50c will support us in this effort. truly, HOW IF SHARE RE by b. 24th St. WINGS ON Reserve Bldg. CAGO DE- show. UNDER, at open back ess, THE been for ing. Our improve ative and stronage recrea- like high res you of 50c s effort. A. MELCHER, Proprietor. RIES ALWAYS Grocery Co. and Vegetables TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 DO No.174 The YELLOW PENCIL RED BAND D. NEW YORK, U.S.A. MADE BY THE LARGEST FOOD FACTORY IN THE WORLD ATE FURNITURE CO. Tel. JACKSON 1317 SWICK Phonographs and Records PHARMACY DELIVERY Phone WE bster 0609 S Co. Bibles SON 1098 C.174 MADE BY PEMEL FACTORY THE WORLD E CO. SON 1317 graphs records CY master 0609 BEAUTIFUL HAIR For Every Woman ```markdown ``` THE WAR OF THE ROMANS THE TEN COMMANDMENTS", a Paramount Production by Cecil B. De Mille. Moses (Theodore Roberts) warns Pharaoh of the tenth plague, the death of the first born. Brandeis Theatre startings Sunday, December 7, twice daily. YOUR DRUG STORE THULL PHARMACY XMAS GIFTS Give something economical and serviceable. You will find that here. Our personal atten- tion in the selection of all gifts. Phone WEbster 5876 24th and Seward Streets PAGE FOUR "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Cecil B. De Mille. Moses (Th of the tenth plague, the death atre starting Sunday, December NEGRO CITIES—PHILADELPHIA (Continued from Page 3) Negroes as a whole are becoming real geniuses in business leadership. They are coming in Philadelphia more and more to learn the necessity of being producers as well as consumers. They reckon on a basis of production per worker. There is being brought to bear constant economic pressure to enlarge the output of every pair of worker's hands, because there has been so much to do and so relatively few trained hands to do it. The younger generation chooses rather to enter a business because it feels there is a future to it. What is desired among Negroes in Philadelphia as well as in other cities where there is a large Negro population, is a pooling of their money in a gigantic growing business. There is need in Philadelphia of a large race department store, a large factory, and with the large number of wealthy colored persons, recently augmented by those coming from the Southland, there is no reason why this should not be brought to a realization. There are any number of Negroes here with fortunes ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, and with the right leadership in business or commercial pursuit these could be prevailed upon to put their money to work. There is enough money spent on South street, Philadelphia's downtown boulevard, in a single night to capitalize any kind of concern. In fact, one needs only to walk on South street to see that nine-tenths of the spending is done by Negroes, and of the large number of business establishments along this thoroughfare, the number owned by race men is negligible. It would seem then that Negroes are natural-born spenders. They get what they want, counting not the cost. Musically inclined, almost every colored household has its musical instrument; yet in the City of Brotherly Love there is not an up-to-date establishment operated by Negroes, catering to the musical trade. A concern has been incorporated to do business as a department store. They plan to erect on South street a large store that will fill one gap, they say, in the commercial aspirations of Negro life. Some race men had made plans for the opening of a shoe store, but that fell through, but several young men (representing one of the city's smart social clubs) have arranged tentatively to engage in the tea and coffee business. This comes about, it has been said, by the fact that one of the members has been to South America, and became interested in a small way in one of the Brazilian coffee plantations. That would be a step in the right direction, and it brings about the necessity for a careful study of the rules of commerce and trade. Business has been made a study, but the majority of Negroes have been contented to "follow suit". That is, colored business men have not heretofore studied trade conditions, and therefore have not done much on the expansion basis. Very few Negro banks have a foreign exchange standing, due no doubt to the fact that we do (or have done in the past) little traveling. When all is said and done though the great wealth of Negroes represents a splendid record of human accomplishment, because wealth, after all, is but the result of human effort intelligently and properly applied. And Negroes have not had much chance to apply their efforts intelligently and properly along very many lines. What the Negro needs is more progressive business; more business on the larger scale; more business looking after all the needs of all the members of our group. All the Jews on South street in Philadelphia, on Seventh street and Four and a Half street in Washington, wax fat on Negro trade, but very few if any Jews buy from Negroes who are in business on South street in Philadelphia, or on Seventh street and Four and Half streets in Washington. The same is true in many other YOUR DRU THULL PI XM Give something You will find the tion in the select Phone WEbster 5876 places. A Negro who engages in the larger trade must be a progressive of the higher type; he must see the dawn afar off; he must exercise the qualities of adaptability, inventiveness, and resourcefulness, in business and in agriculture. The new Negro in the business and commercial world sees things from a different angle. The rising tide of living is an indicator of the creation by human hands of more and more of the things of common use which serve us; things which secure health and longer life, and which make life more worth living while it lasts. Golden Ankle Chain Newest Fad in Paris Paris.—The display of fashions at the Longchamps races indicated that skirts are now climbing back toward the knee, with no guarantee whatever, of course, that the knee is where they will stop. Beauties from all parts of the world were among the huge crowd at the track, many of them introducing a novelty which will doubtless be the rage in America within a few days if it isn't in order there already. This consisted of a chin gold chain, worn on the right ankle, outside the stocking. As far as could be learned from close scrutiny and some inquiry, this chain has no use whatsoever. Simplicity of lines, however, was observed in most of the brilliant costumes. Coats were of seven-eighths length with beige the prevailing color. They were trimmed with furs, which in many cases represented no more than ordinary rabbit skins, made up in imitation of various expensive furs. Look Through Walls and Schenectady,—X-ray machines by means of which one may look through solid walls and floors as easily as a surgeon or dentist now examines subcutaneous parts of his patient's body have been perfected. The inventors are Dr. W. D. Coolidge and his associates in the research laboratory of the General Electric company here. The new apparatus, confined in a box 7 by 8 by 10 inches and weighing only 30 pounds, is expected to prove of great value, especially to plumbers, building contractors, electricians and jewelers. To use the device it will only be necessary to connect an ordinary extension cord to the nearest lamp socket or base plug of the household lighting system. Hereafter, the inventors say, the man who wishes to hang a picture on the wall and doesn't know where to find a solid place to drive a nail will not have to ruin the wall before finding the right spot. The new machine may also prove a nemesis to smugglers. By shooting the rays through precious stones the jewelers would easily be able to determine the genuineness of any jewel. Has Many Motors Des Molines, Iowa—Iowa has added to its "corn and hog" fame, but rather in English, with the announcement of the state automobile department that on an average 97 counties have more automobiles than families. The department based the statement on a communication from a magazine's survey of the state. Propose to Study Virginia City, Nev.—Wend rock writings in caves ten miles northeast of here are to be studied with a view to determining whether they are the work of Indians, as heretofore supposed, or of ancient Chinese. Gee Ding, Chinese student at the University of Nevada, made a visit to the caves recently and expressed belief that the writings are Chinese and depict a story of ancient Buddhist priests, an attempt to circumnavigate the globe and of the landing on this continent. It is legend in China, according to Gee Ding, that long ago, perhaps thousands of years back, five ships under command of Buddhist priests set sail and never returned. Gee Ding believes it may be possible the writings were made by these people. Coming unchanged, intact, from its record runs at the Shubert Theatre, Kansas City, and the Klaw & Erlanger American Theatre, St. Louis. Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky present Cecil B. De Mille's MIGHTIEST SPECTACLE OF ALL THE AGES For Rent BOOMS FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, 2536 Patrick avenue. Two blocks from car line. FOR RENT—Two rooms for light house-keeping, 2216 North 27th Ave. WEbster 6834. 8-8-24 FURNISHED ROOM in modern home one block from car line. 2875 Wirt St. Web. 4285. FOR RENT—3 and 4-room modern apartments, 1547-1551 North 17th St. References required. Call at 1549 North 17th St. or phone ATlantic 6863. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379 FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room, one block from North Twenty-fourth and Dodge car line. WEbster 5652. FOR RENT—Room in private home, strictly modern, near two car lines. Phone WEbster 1624.—4t-9-19. FOR RENT—Three-room apartment and two small rooms in strictly modern house. 2024 Burt street. ATlantic 6126. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in private home. Home privileges. HArney 1263—4t-11-21. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2815 S street. MArket 5378. 4t-10-24. FOR RENT—Two rooms. Strictly modern. Webster 3069. FOR SALE—Lloyd baby carriage in good condition. Will sell cheap. Web. 4769. Help Wanted WANTED—Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary, transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt, St. Louis, Mo. Miscellaneous Use DENTLO for the teeth. Large tube 25c.—Adv. Brings Back the Smile HEADACHES caused by indigestion, colds, gripe, fatigue or periodic exhaustion simply vanish. You brace right up with ORANGEINE (Powders, 10c) They bring instant relief, stomach settles, nerves relax, entire system responds. Perfect medicine for men or women, prevent needy, all sickness, 10c. All drugglits. Millions used yearly. They never fail. Formula on every day. For a trial write The Orangeine Chemical Co. 224-230 W. Huron St., Chicago, Ill. C. L. Curry, Sr., cobbler. Shop in rear of 1520 North Twenty-sixth street. Work called for and delivered. Webster 3792. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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EAT AT PEAT'S 1405 and 1710 North Twenty-fourth Street Food Fine——Prices Right NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Hurrel Greenway, Non-Residnt Defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of July, 1924, Marie Greenway, as plaintiff, filed a petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, against you as defendant, the object and prayer of which are to obtain a divorce from you on the ground of desertion. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of December, 1924. Marie Greenway, Plaintiff, By W. B. Bryant, 4t -10-14 Her attorney. Buy a Home! QUIT PAYING RENT! I have a number of bargains in homes, 5, 6 and 7 rooms, well located; am able to sell at $250 and up; balance monthly like rent. Here Are Some Bargains: 5 rooms, modern, paved street, near car line, $2,850; $250 cash; balance $27.50 per mo. 6 rooms, modern, garage for two cars, south front, paved street, $3,750; $300 cash, balance $30 per month. E. M. 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