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Plots To Kill Negro Editor, Says Ex-Klan Leader Death League Drafts Our Jimmy Wilcox LIFTING :: :: :: :: LIFT TOO PRESIDENT URGED TO ACTION AGAINST DISFRANCHISEMENT Director of National Race Congress Formally Requests Appointment of Special Investigator of Southern Elections. CHARLES BEECHER WARREN MAN. Former Nominee for Attorney General Favored for Important Work. All Amendments Should be Enforced. New York, N. Y., April 3—(For The Associated Negro Press)—President Coolidge has been urged to back up the recommendation made in his Decem- ber message to Congress and in his inaugural address on law enforcement, by having the department of Justice make a thorough investigation of efe- ction conditions in the South. The President has been requested to advise Attorney General Sargent to make a complete investigation, and further to name Charles B. Warren, of Michigan, as special assistant U. S. Attorney General to take charge of the work. This request is emphasized in a statement issued by Rev. Dr. W. A. Byrd, Director of the National Race Congress, and a prominent Presbyterian minister of Jersey City, N. J. In a statement made public today by Dr. Byrd, he says the following: "The saddest reflection in Constitutional government in American history is the filful and woeful winking at the enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Constitution. The United States Senate flies into spasms about the majesty of the law when the President names a man of highest integrity for the office of Attorney General, and one would think, not knowing the facts, that the Senate keeps an eagle eye on all law infringement. "As a matter of fact, hundreds of thousands of loyal American citizens are openly disfranchised in the South, and never a word is said against it or one thin dime appropriated to enforce the law. Senators speak of their sacred offices and solemnly appeal to the conscience of the nation, while their own consciences are petrified with respect to disfranchisement. In my opinion, there will never be a better time than now to bring this subject before the American people for consideration." "Attorney General Sargent, in his first formal interview with the press, emphatically stated that he believes in law enforcement. He says that he will enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. One is not any more a part of the Constitution than the other; certainly it is no less. We hope that Charles Beecher Warren may be named Special Assistant U. S. Attorney General for the specific purpose of inquiring into the election laws of the South, as they affect Federal elections. "Warren, on more than one occasion has demonstrated his belief in citizenship justice and I am of the opinion that he could enter upon these new duties with some degree of righteous spirit. President Coolidge, we believe, meant what he said in his message to Congress and in his inaugural address. "Millions of patriotic Americans will heartily back the Administration up in such an investigation, and then there will be real sincerity and less On last Saturday afternoon Jimmy Willex, premier third baseman of the Western League for the past two seasons was taken from the Omaha club, by death, after a lingering illness during the winter. Jimmy was the keystone of the Omaha pennant winning aggregation and his place will be hard On last Saturday afternoon Jimmy Wilcox, premier third baseman of the Western League for the past two seasons was taken from the Omaha club, by death, after a lingering illness during the winter. Jimmy was the keystone of the Omaha penant winning aggregation and his place will be hard to fill. Jimmy O'Neil is now playing the sack, and has apparently been going good, but fans here know that O'Neil is a short stop and a real one, so should be allowed to play where he belongs, and a regular hard hitting man for the hot corner be secured. Reports from Texas have not been altogether encouraging in the way of winning games but Burch and Griggs report their team in fine fet- THE MONITOR UNION ACTORS AND THEATRE OWNERS CONFER. Washington, D. C., April 3—(By The Associated Negro Press)—A committee of members of the Colored Actors' Union, an organization composed of over eight hundred Negro performers in all branches of the show business has just conferred with three of the executives of the Theatre Owner's Booking Association—The circuit that is the dominant one in the matter of Negro performers and theatres that play to Negro audiences. These three, S. H. Dudley, vice president of the T. O. B. A. and its eastern manager; Sam Reevin of Chattanooga, the treasurer and general mannooga, the treasurer and general manne Chicago offices entered the conference authorized to talk for the forty-three theatres that comprise the circuit, and that books for nearly as many other colored theatres. These houses play more than twenty-five tabloid companies and two hundred vaudeville acts to a daily seating capacity of more than forty thousand people. They extend from Washington, to San Antonio, Texas, and to Chicago on the North. SEND LETTER TO GOVERNOR McMULLEN The Business and Professional Men's Club, of which Charles Solomon is president and D. H. Oliver secretary, representing a membership of 175 men, has written Governor McMullen thanking him for appointing the Rev. E. H. McDonald, of Omaha, deputy oil inspector. The letter states that this recognition of the race as being an integral part of the citizenry of the state is appreciated. The full roster of the officers of the club is as follows: President, Charles Solomon; vice-president, A. F. Peoples; secretary, D. H. Oliver; assistant secretary, Leroy C. Broomfield; treasurer, R. C. Price; sergeant-at-arms, Dr. A. B. Madison; executive committee, A. F. Peoples, D. H. Oliver, R. C. Price, Dr. J. A. Singleton, Rev. J. H. Ellis, Dr. A. M. McMillan and M. Lynch. CONFIRMATION AT ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH SUNDAY. Bishop Shayler will visit the church off St. Philip the Deacon next Sunday afternoon at 4:30 to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. The other services on Palm Sunday will be as follows: Holy Communion and blessing of palms, 7:30 a. m., church school 10:00, Matins and the Story of the Cross at 11 a. m. Last Sunday afternoon the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to twelve children, the largest number baptized at one time in Father Williams' entire ministry. During Holy Week the Holy Communion will be celebrated daily at 7 a. m., except Good Friday. The usual Three Hours Service from 12 noon to 3 p. m. will be held on Good Friday. mockery about the enforcement of the eighteenth amendment." According to Dr. Byrd, the National Race Congress, of which Dr. W. H. Jernagin of Washington is President, and which has been looking forward to this opportunity for more than a dozen years, is raising a fund of $25,000 to bring the facts of the subject of disfranchisement and other subjects frankly to the attention of the American people. tle and that they have as yet not used their regular line-up, depending largely on their rookies, determining their worth. Aside from the loss of Wilcox, the only regular not yet in camp is Harry Lee, one of the real pitching aces in the Tearney loop. Burch, however, issued a statement to the effect that Harry would be in the fold after April 1. Robinson, who had been a holdout, reported last week and has been in right field since then. Secretary Hans Reis has been busy as the proverbial beaver the past several days arranging for opening day in Omaha and tells us that great events are in store for the fans who are expected to crowd the park when Oklahoma City meets the champs here late this month. And while on opening day topics, all readers should be reminded that it is their duty to plan on being present on that day to greet the pennant winners in their first home game. April 29th is the day and the hour will be 3. Be there with bells on! NEBRASKA'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1925 Omaha Citizens Voice Approval of Monitor's Resentment of Chicago Editor's Unjust and Misleading Criticism AW GEE DAD, I WISH YOU WOULD QUIT PLAYING WITH THESE WIRES BACK IN HERE YOU'LL PUT IT OUT OF ORDER SO I WON'T BE ABLE TO REPAIR IT FOR YOU- SAY DAD WILL YOU RUN OUT IN THE KITCHEN AND ASK MA FOR THE SOLDERING IRON? The RADIO EXPERT (Copyright, W. N. U.) FAMOUS MONARCH BAND MAY VISIT CAPITAL Premier Negro Musicians of Country to Be Heard In Concert In Washington. (Columbian Press Bureau) Washington, D. C., April 3.—The "Hell Fighters" have left more than memories of their valorous deeds in France during the World War. From their ranks they bequeathed the musical nucleus of what is regarded today as the finest band of Negro musicians in the country, and Washington is soo $_{\mathrm{n}}$ to have the privilege of hearing the famous Monarch organization in parade and in concert, according to intitations received from Charles T. Magil, versatile New York newspaper man and Secretary of the Kings County Colored Republican Organization, of Brooklyn, Ne. Y. The Monarch band is the first colored band to be selected to play band concerts in the city parks of Greater New York. So outstanding were their performances last year that they have already been engaged for the coming summer season. The wood-wind section of the Monarch band has been pronounced by musical critics to be equal to Sousa's; and, as a whole, the Monarch organization is said to play with a dash and pep not unlike the renowned Vassella's Italian band. Lieut. Fred W. Simpson, leader of the Monarchs and greatest Negro band leader in the United States, contemplates several days in Washington in the near future, during which his organization will appear before prominent Government officials and the general public. More hogs are raised in southern Georgia than elsewhere in the cotton states. Numbers of our readers have called us up while others have written us in commendation of our defense of the Negro citizens of Omaha against the unjust, misleading and damaging criticism published in the Chicago Defender of March 21, and with which we took issue last week. We are highly gratified with the expressions of approval and are pleased that we were able to render such appreciated service. While it is impossible to quote all the following are representative of messages received and the sentiment expressed: Editor Monitor: I wish to thank you for your article in reply to Mr. Abbott of the Chicago Defender. Sincerely yours, Dillard Simpson, 2621 Erskine street. Editor Monitor: Please accept my thanks for your able reply to the criticism of Mr. Abbott of the Chicago Defender. Sincerely yours, W. B. Taylor, 2117 No. 28th Ave. Editor Monitor: Your answer to the Defender editorial in which you point out the wrong Editor Abbott did Omaha in writing it was timely and necessary. Editor Abbott, when he AN AMAZING PROPOSAL. Bryan Brothers Planning to Line Up the Progressive West and the Dominant South to Save Democrats. Washington, D. C., April 3.—The Bryan brothers, one a resident of Florida, the other of Nebraska, boldly propose to line up, for the purpose of national Democratic control, the aggressive and progressive west with the dormant South, an amazing and impossible proposition, the only probable effect of which will be an evanescent encouragement to the disconcerted southern democracy from whose recent disastrous national political domination the country will not recover for several decades. The proposal, however, is of especial interest to colored citizens, who fully realize the fact that when the South is in the political saddle, Negroes are in the political halter. Possibly William Jennings Bryan and his brother Charlie overlook the fact that the South has absolutely nothing to contribute to the West, the development of whose agriculture, municipalities, mines, water-power projects and railroads annually require vast sums of money, most of which is raised through the flotation of bond issues, not in Atlanta, Charleston, Memphis or New Orleans, but in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. The suggestion of a political death pact between these two sections, so different in their aims and aspirations, will not be favorably received in the West, which is now receiving, through its allegiance with the Republican party, greater power in national legislative affairs than it could hope for through a combination with the democratic and unprogressive South. wrote his editorial, was "talking through his hat". He did not have correct information about Colored Omaha and he had no opportunity to get it while here. It is, as you say, an unfortunate thing to invite persons to Omaha, only to have them truce it. Keep up the good work. H. J. Pinkett. "I want to express my sincere thanks and congratulate you upon your splendid defense of our Negro citizens against the unfair, untrue and damaging attack of that Chicago editor. His article will do us a lot of damage. I can't see what he was thinking about. I am glad you have put him straight." W. F. Botts, pastor Zion Baptist Church. "When I read the Defender editorial I was indignant and wanted to answer it. I am glad you answered the criticism which is unquestionably unfair and does our people a great injustice." Mrs. L. E. Britt. "Your reply is a cracker jack. It's all right. Glad you did it. C. S. Spriggs. "I am phoning for Doctor Hawkins and myself to express our gratitude to you for your excellent reply to Mr. Abbott's outrageous criticism of Oma- FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTION IN WEST VIRGINIA. Committee Appointed to Select Site for Institution for Woman Have Made Selection. Washington, D. C., April 3.—The U. S. Attorney General, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Labor, a committee appointed by the U. S. Senate for the purpose of selecting a site for the Federal Industrial Institution for Women, established under Section 2 of the Act of June 7, 1924, have selected Alderson, W. Va., as the location for the proposed institution. In their report, the members of the committee said: "We have examined into the merits of the respective sites offered, and have fixed upon Alderson, W. Va., not only because the natural advantages of the location are equal to those found at any other site available, but because (1) a tract of land comprising 202 acres, known as the 'Rose Farm,' situated in Monroe and Summers Counties, W. Va., is to be donated free of cost to the United States Government; (2) 300 acres of adjoining farm land comprised in the 'Nash Farm' can be purchased for $48,000; (3) the town of Alderson has agreed to cooperate with the Government in securing an adequate water supply for the institution, and (4) necessary terminal facilities will be provided by the railroad companies." The organic act creating the proposed Federal home provides for a superintendent, assistant superintendent, and other officers and employees, together with a staff of instructors qualified in English education, trades, and industry; and it is presumed, of course, that there will be need for a trained personnel of both white and colored officials and employees. ha's Negro Citizens." Mrs. A. L. Hawkins. "Congratulations and thanks for your reply to that Chicago editor's pipe dream." Sergeant Bailey. "Dr. McDonald is ill, and he has asked me to phone you to express his appreciation, and I wish to add mine also, of your splendid article in reply to Mr. Abbott. It's all right." Mrs.E. H. McDonald. "I was hoping some one would reply to Mr. Abbott's foolish editorial on Omaha and none could do it better than you. I want to thank you. And I wonder why they never think to bring visitors to the Old Folks Home." Martha Taylor Smith. "Beautifully done. Your article is great. We can always count on you to say the right thing at the right time in the right way." Alfred Jones. "Your courteous but forcible reply to that Chicago editor is just the thing. I wish to thank you for it. His article places our citizens in a most unenviable light." M. H. Wilkinson, pastor Spring Hill Baptist Church. Whole Number 508 MARRY EARLY, SAYS MRS. ROSCOE BRUCE. Boston, Mass., April 3.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—In an interview given to a reporter for the Boston American, Mrs. Clara Bruce, wife of Roscoe Bruce, former ass. superintendent of schools in the District of Columbia, expressed it as her belief that it would be for the best interests of all concerned if couples married early. “Bringing up a child requires infinite patience and imagination. The parent must adjust herself to every period of the child's life and must grow as the child grows,” she explains. “I have always been my children's playmate. What chance has a youngster of twelve of being understood by a parent of forty, who has had no previous experience with children, or a girl of twenty by a mother of fifty who has lost contact with young folks? Yet this must be the consequence of late marriage.” Mrs. Bruce is the mother of four children, a daughter at Radcliffe, a son at Harvard and two sons in the Cambridge Latin high school. She herself is a student in the Boston University Law School. SUCCESSFUL GROCER MOVES IN TO NEW STORE. Mr. S. E. Montgomery, who has been located at 2513 Lake St., with a very small grocery store has moved into a large new concrete building at 2531 Lake Street, where he had his formal opening last Saturday with a record-breaking patronage. On the opening day efficiency of service for the race was shown by the manner in which the great crowd was promptly served by the willing corps of workers in charge. Mr. Montgomery opened with a new fresh stock of groceries, meats, canned goods, vegetables and sundries. An efficient delivery service had been installed to serve the public on the opening date of the larger store. Mr. Montgomery came to this city from Alabama. Since his arrival here he has bent every effort to make his store just what it promises to be in its present location, one of the largest race institutions in the city of Omaha. His wife has worked right along with him, and has been a great factor in his success. The situation is an ideal one for the grocery business which Mr. Montgomery has developed, the building is admirably adapted for its purpose. All the work in building, except the plumbing, done by the Nebraska Plumbing Co., a race institution, and the fixtures, was done by the owner himself. OMAHA CHAPTER O. E. S HAS JAPANESE LUNCHEON The Omaha Chapter of Eastern Star gave their lantern Japanese luncheon at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Turner, 2817 Miami street Thursday, March 26, from 2 until 10 p. m. The house was beautifully decorated in Japanese colors and styles. There were 90 guests present. Music was rendered by Mr. Leroy Richardson and Mr. Owen during the afternoon and evening. Also a vocal solo by Mrs. Saunders Brown. All departed at 10 p. m. reporting a pleasant time and a lovely repast. The chairman of committee, Mrs. Earl Jones, and the matron, Mrs. Johnson, wish to thank all for their co-operation. Colored Children Intelligent as Whites A report received from Los Angeles, California, by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New York, states that tests made upon public school children of Los Angeles show colored children to be as intelligent as the whites. The tests were given to 500 Negro elementary school children during the year 1922-23 and the report says "the group is probably representative of the Negro elementary school population of Los Angeles." The findings are summarized as follows: "1. Intelligence level. The median intelligence quotients and the distribution of intelligence over the various classificatory groups indicate that there is no significant difference shown in the intelligence level of the Negro children and that of children in the fifteen schools taken as a whole." "2. Educational accomplishment. The average accomplishment and range of accomplishment for Negro children is practically the same as for the total population of the fifteen schools." GROWING :: :: THANK YOU er 508 Vol. X—No. 39 Leader KLAN PLANS MURDER OF FEARLESS EDITOR HOUSTON INFORMER Former Grand Goblin Discloses On Witness Stand Plot to Kill Clifton Richardson and Destroy Evidence. SHERIFF TO ACT AS DECOY Two Plans of Procedure Proposed But Neither Actually Tried According to Kimbro's. Statement. Houston, Texas, April 3.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—"We discussed two methods of getting rid of him, both calculated to destroy all possible signs of discovery of the crime. One plan was to lure him into a doctor's office, cut him into tiny bits and give each one of the fellows a piece of his flesh to carry away as a souvenir. The other way was to locate a quicksand into which he might be thrown." It was in this manner that George Kimbro, Jr., the principal figure in the Klan-Kimbro damage suit, explained the plans which the Ku Klux Klan, of which he was a grand goblin, to get rid of Clifton F. Richardson, the militant editor of the Houston Informer. The klan is suing Kimbro for $25,000, and he is suing the klan for $40,000 on a debt claim and $500,000 damages. As the week ended, Kimbro concluded nine days of sensational testimony. Neither of the two methods for taking Richardson's life which were named in Kimbro's testimony above were actually tried, although the witness told of trips that he and fellow klansmen made in the night in an effort to find a quicksand into which Richardson might be dumped. Another plan was actually started. A klan grand jury was instructed to issue a subpoena for Richardson on the grounds that he had published illegal matter in his paper. This was to have been the Wharton county grand jury and Richardson was to have been brought to the courthouse in the custody of the sheriff. At a given sign, however, the sheriff was to step aside and two patriotic Americans, properly concealed and skilled in the use of the rifle, were to take shots at him. An attachment was actually issued against Richardson, but, for some reason or other, the entire plan was never gone through. It is generally understood that Clifton Richardson is a "pain in the side of this section." A copule years ago he was beaten up by rowdies and friends have explained that it was the necessity of protecting his life that had robbed his famous editorials of some of the fire a few years ago. His paper has been most unbiased and fearless in publishing stories of crime attempted and perpetrated against Negroes in this section. YOUNG RACE WOMAN IS APPOINTED ASSESSOR County Assessor Sam K. Greenleaf has appointed Miss Naomi Lee assessor for District No. 16 which includes the territory bounded by Ohio street on the north and Clark en the south, between Twentieth and Twenty-fourth streets. Miss Lee is the first young woman of our race to serve in this capacity in this city and it is hoped that this will establish a precedent. Intelligent as Whites "3. Reading comprehension. The average ability for all Negro children tested was 0.203 of a grade below the norm, while that of pupils in forty elementary schools was 0.016 of a grade below norm. This is not a significant variation." "4. Arithmetic ability. The average ability for all Negro children examined was 0.103 of a grade above norm. The difference represents a little less than three months school work." "5. Spelling ability. The average ability for all Negro children tested was 0.973 of a grade below the norm, while that for pupils in forty elementary schools was 0.79 of a grade below norm. Although the Negro children are nearly a whole grade retarded in spelling ability, the situation is not materially different for the total school population." The report is made by Willis W. Clark of Los Angeles for the city school system. Vol. X—No. 39 THE M A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matte Omaha, Nebraska, under THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIE W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR Advertising Rates Fur Address, The Monitor, Posto Telephone W ARTICLE XIV, CON UNITED THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARY 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 WEBster 4243 Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the Uni and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizen United States and of the State wherein they re state shall make or enforce any law which shall a privileges or immunities of citizens of the United S shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty erty without due process of law, nor deny to a within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. WHY ONLY ONE? WHEN one notices the apparently strenuous efforts—and we say "apparently" advised—to enforce the Eighteenth amendment and the equally strenuous efforts to sidestep the enforcement of others one does some wondering. The Department of Justice seems to believe, and in our judgment, rightly so, that the Eighteenth Amendment is an integral part of the Constitution of the United States and as such should be enforced. At least there are effective gestures made in that direction. When, however, it comes to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments it seems that these are considered purely dead letters. They are openly, wilfully and defiantly violated and this violation is winked at. For this reason we think it is very fitting indeed that the Equal Rights Congress through its representatives should courteously urge upon the President the investigation of southern election methods which unquestionably violate these amendments. If one amendment should be enforced then all should be enforced. If the whole department of justice can be called upon to enforce the prohibitory amendment why can it not be used to enforce all the others? Why one only? EXPANDING. THE Monitor extends congratulations to Mr. E. S. Montgomery, who coming to Omaha from Alabama a few years ago opened a small but well-kept grocery store has erected and moved into a large modern store building at Twenty-seventh and Lake St His business has steadily grown which gives the lie to the statement that Negroes will not support Negroes. Mr. Montgomery has given service. He has not sold color but service. He knows the grocery business and because he does he has been able to give service. What he has done others are doing and will do. We are glad to see his business expanding and gladly bespeak for him an ever-enlarging patronage. OMAHA is geographically located to become at no far distant day one of America's greatest cities. What she has become in the last few years presages what she will be in the next half century. Those of us who are enjoying her privileges and advantages and contributing to her growth and development now should be far-sighted enough to build wisely for our children. Land far from the center of the city now will at no distant day be within the corporate limits. Those who have a few spare dollars to invest should not indulge in any wildcat getrich-quick schemes but put it in acreage here and there which will bring safe returns as the city grows. American cities grow rapidly. Omaha is a rapidly growing city. Strive to be wise in your day and generation. THE NEGRO'S CONTRIBU A moment's thought will persons that the contribution nationality as slave, freedma negligible. No element of Ar 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. Modern THE NEGRO'S CONTRIBUTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE 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 BE WISE. naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person real protection of the laws. BOOTLEGGERS BOLD. BOOTLEGGERS are as a rule a brazen bunch and there must be some reason for their brazenness. They will locate in respectable neighborhoods and in the very face of churches and carry on their lawless traffic. Why are they so bold? And how do they get away with it? CLEAN UP. EVERYBODY should be interested in cleaning up the city and making it more beautiful. We are sure our people will do their part to make their premises clean, sanitary and attractive. Cleanliness makes for sanitation and beauty has a genuine moral and spiritual value. THE PATHWAY OF PROGRESS W. D. Weatherford. W. D. Weatherman To those who can discern the meaning of things, it is clear that a new light is dawning in race relations. Men are coming to desire a larger knowledge of all other men. Wise men realize that each group has a contribution to make to the world's civilization, and the sooner all groups can be brought to efficiency, the sooner will the world be blessed with all these contributions. Neither individuals nor races work out their destinies alone, but in cooperation. "All the world needs all the rest of the world." Working together for the good of all, each race may have its individual life and yet live in peace and harmony, and in helpfulness to the other races which live by its side. It behooves every true lover of his land to strive to know all its peoples and to help each and all in the struggle, upward, envying no man his success, hating none, blessing and blessed by all—Extract from "The Negro from Africa to America." THE FUTULITY OF FORCE The belief in force is the one reckless folly of modern life. But it has no future, and there is no salvation. It moves ever more and more toward the edge of the precipice. There is in it no healing and no restoration. Only in the cross and what it stands for can that come—Sidney M. Berry. G. J. Burkhardt, Foster. Sunday was marked by large congregations and helpful services throughout the day. The pastor preached in the morning on "Thy Kingdom Come" and at night on "God Speaking to Sinful Men", drawing an impressive lesson from the recent tornado. The pastor will preach Sunday morning and a special speaker will be present at night. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Luda Gray were able to be out for the first time this year. ATTENTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE e easily convince open-minded man of the Negro to American man and citizen was far from american life has so subtly and sharp and woof of our thinking negro. He came with the first Rev. H. W. Botts was called to Kansas City last week to officiate at the funeral of a former friend. Mrs. M. Loving lingers quite ill at her home. Mrs. Mabel Robinson was taken to the hospital Monday ill with appendicitis. Rev. M. C. Knight was on the sick list the past week. We are glad to see a number of our group employed at the State Capitol. Here is hoping they may retain regular jobs. Mary Magdalene Mission raised a very neat sum in their special rally at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Quite a few influenza cases reported, but none serious as yet. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and son arrived in the city last Thursday from Wichita, Kans. They will reside here in the future. They have gone to housekeeping with their son, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Clark, 2225 P street. Mrs. Guy Wiley arrived in the city from her former home, Omaha, followed by her household goods. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley have gone immediately to housekeeping at 1911 k street where Mr. Wiley has purchased a nice home. She was formerly a Mrs. C. C. Trent of Omaha, and prominent in society and church in Dr. W. F. Botts' church, who was reductant to lose her. Mr. Guy Wiley has a lucrative position here as collector and utility man at the Continental State Bank and is a prominent worker in Mt. Zion Baptist church, serving as a deacon. They were married February 12 at Council Bluffs, Ia., Dr. W. F. Botts of Zion Baptist Church, Omaha, officiating, witnessed by several of his members. Mrs. Wiley has united with Mt. Zion Baptist church here, and thus is ready to share in the Master's cause along with her husband and the church. We give her a hearty welcome to our midst. Rev. J. H. Bruce, state missionary of Omaha, was in our city and spoke for Rev. H. W. Betts Sunday morning, going on to Beatrice in the afternoon. ALMOST TWO THOUSAND. Palm Beach, Florida, April 3.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—At a huge meeting, held in the dining room of the Royal Poincariena hotel, Sunday afternoon, the waiters and bell men, led by Joseph S. McLane, the head-waiter, rendered an offering of $1684, to be given to the Florida Norlandi and Industrial Institute, at St. Augustine, Florida. Mr. McLare's personal gift was $500. This sum represents the largest single gift ever made to the education of Negroes by members of the hotel fraternity. The Royal Poincariana is the largest hotel on the east coast of Florida. BROWN AND STEVEN'S BANK ON PUBLIC SALE. Philadelphia, Pa., April 3.—(By the Associated Negro Press)—By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias the property at the corner of Broad and Lombard streets known as the Brown and Stevens Bank will be put up for public sale, April 6th. For a number of years this property, situated as it is on one of the best known streets in the country, has been the cynosure of all visitors. The building, a very good one, has been well kept, and is modern in design. Brown and Stevens Bank has become generally known throughout the country because of its well appointed offices equipment. BIG OVATION TO HERMES ZIMMERMAN. Evanston, Ill., April 3.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—Hermes Zimmerman, colored tenor and composer, was invited to appear at the Northwestern university chapel last week and was given the entire period by the presiding officer. This was a signal honor for the race and shows the trend of the age in recognizing ability regardless of color. Mr. Zimmerman has the honor of being a recognized American composer as well as a favorite tenor and sang two sacred numbers: "Swing Low" by Burleigh, and his own "Chief Corner Stone," "I" want to be Ready" and "America First and Forever" Every number was enthusiastically applauded. Miss LeJeune Jones was the very competent accompanist. FREEDMEN'S NURSES ALUMNI Washington, D. C., March 20.—(Columbian Press Bureau.) On last Tuesday night, the local branch of the Freedmen's Nurses' Alumni Association met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mercer S. Sampson, 1623 Thirteenth street, Northwest, and took up such vital topics as health, industry and child welfare. It was brought out in the meeting that cohesion and unity between all alumni associations of Negro institutions and schools would THE MONITOR YOU CAN HAVE ARE I by listing your name ALFRED Catering and H 1322 DODGE STREET Time to Plant We invite the reader handily located plant and need for the garden or lawn GRASS SEEDS, VE Also Hardy Shrub at Rea When you see a beau the seed came from the Home Land Telephone JAckson 5115 THE BRAND Easter and THE TWO ARE INST prepared to meet is evidenced by our beau CHOOSING just the th when assortments a deis prices most moderate tary effect of stimulat- tions of the colored people their endeavor to solve problems which beset them. L F. Phillips addressed briefly, following which an enticing repast was hostess. Colored business men City have an associat- commerce. YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU ARE LOOKING FOR listing your name and telephone number ALFRED JONES Growing and Employment O AGE STREET e to Plant that Gain invite the readers of this paper to pat- ticated plant and seed store for anything the garden or lawn. We carry a full line SEEDS, VEGETABLE AND FLOW SEEDS Also Hardy Shrubs and Plants of All Kinds at Reasonable Prices In you see a beautiful garden you will us- came from the old reliable— Home Landscape Servi J Ackson 5115 24th and Cum THE BRANDEIS STOR ister and New Cloth TWO ARE INSEPARABLE—and that prepared to meet fashion's every authen- ced by our beautiful and comprehensive USING just the things best suited to you own assortments are so large. You will f es most moderate. have the salutary effect of stimulating the efforts of the colored people of America in their endeavor to solve the trying problems which beset them. Attorney Carl F. Phillips addressed the delegates briefly, following which an enticing repast was served by the hostess. Colored business men in New York City have an association of trade and commerce. YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU ARE LOOKING FOR by listing your name and telephone number with ALFRED JONES Catering and Employment Office 1322 DODGE STREET AT. 9547 Time to Plant that Garden Also Hardy Shrubs and Plants of All Kinds at Reasonable Prices When you see a beautiful garden you will usually find the seed came from the old reliable— Easter and New Clothes THE TWO ARE INSEPARABLE—and that we have prepared to meet fashion's every authentic decree is evidenced by our beautiful and comprehensive displays. CHOOSING just the things best suited to you is simple when assortments are so large. You will find Brandeis prices most moderate. Ensembles ( ) Coats Fr AND THE SMARTEST OF ACCESSORIES AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW PLACE AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW PLACE M. JACOBSEN For Five Years at the Do Movie NEW DOL 113 NORTH 16th ST Where he carries h Fish an FRE He will be pleased to many new ones. Five Years at the Table Supply, Seventeen Douglas, Has Moved to the NEW DODGE MARKET NORTH 16th ST.—OPPOSITE POST ON here he carries his usual large stock of g Fish and Oysters FRESH DAILY will be pleased to welcome all his old custo w ones. For Five Years at the Table Supply, Seventeenth and Douglas, Has Moved to the NEW DODGE MARKET 113 NORTH 16th ST.—OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Where he carries his usual large stock of good Fish and Oysters FRESH DAILY He will be pleased to welcome all his old customers and many new ones. M. JACOBSEN Fish a THE NEW Opposite Post Office GOOD GROC C. P. Wesin Also Fresh Fruits 2001 CUMING STREET Fish and Oysters THE NEW DODGE MARKET Post Office One Thirteen North FOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS P. Wesin Grocery Fresh Fruits and Vegeta MING STREET TELEPHONE JACK GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 EVERYBODY CAN GO THERE Frocks PLACE Eighteenth and KET BEST OFFICE of good ers customers and North Sixteenth 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. Madame C. Whitley Prescriptions A GRADUATE REQUIRES Is in charge of our Presence Your safety is guarded prescripti GRADUATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST Charge of our Prescription Department at all our safety is guaranteed when you leave your prescriptions at our store. A GRADUATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST Is in charge of our Prescription Department at all times. Your safety is guaranteed when you leave your prescriptions at our store. Peoples Drug Store 24th and Erskine Streets To Avoid DER PYORRHEA PREV 25c--2 Manu Kaffir Chemi (A Ra OMAHA H Erskine Streets WEbs To Avoid Pyorrhea Use DENTLO PYORRHEA PREVENTIVE TOOTH PASTE 25c--2 oz. Tube Manufactured by Fir Chemical Laborato (A Race Enterprise) OMAHA, NEBRASKA ASK FOR IT AT DRUG STORES TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE Factory Sale of Cole's Gas Range NEAT LOOKING, GOOD BAKERS, LARGE AND RUST PROOF OVENS 14x20 oven Japan Factory Sale of Cole's Gas Ranges LOOKING, GOOD BAKERS, LARGE, R AND RUST PROOF OVENS NEAT LOOKING, GOOD BAKERS, LARGE, ROOMY AND RUST PROOF OVENS 14x20 oven, Japan enameled white door. $55 value for $39. 18x20 oven, Japan enameled white door. $62 value for $44. 14x20 oven, white porcelain $110 value for $85. 18x20 oven, white porcelain $1.00 initial payment bring your home. Conne Cole's F Atlantic 2480 total payment brings one of these gas rang your home. Connections FREE up to 30 feet Cole's Furnace Co 2480 1413 Harney $1.00 initial payment brings one of these gas ranges into your home. Connections FREE up to 30 feet. PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records STERED PHARMACIST option Department at all times. teed when you leave your ss at our store. WEbster 6323 Pyorrhea Use ITLO ENTIVE TOOTH PASTE oz. Tube Structured by Medical Laboratories Sale of as Ranges BAKERS, LARGE, ROOMY PROOF OVENS 14x20 oven, Japan enameled, white door. $55 value for $39. 18x20 oven, Japan enameled, white door. $62 value for $44. 14x20 oven, white porcelain, $110 value for $85. 18x20 oven, white porcelain, $125 value for $93. one of these gas ranges into ons FREE up to 30 feet. Furnace Co. 1413 Harney Street | Local and Personal Happenings | WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS al Webster 4243 FABORES; HOE in04 0 Bete a ete ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee e | Come Friday! To the Special Purchase Sale of M. E. Smith and Company's RUGS, LINOLEUMS. and DRAPERIES Savings are greater than in the ordinary sale because this is a WHOLESALE STOCK bought at a very low figure Orchard-Wilhelm E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters ‘Trust building, Juckson 9841 or Har ney 2156, Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Watson had a fine son born to them on Monday of this week, Mother and son are doing nicely. The couple live at 22nd and Paul Sts. The new son increases their family to four. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kellogg, who for- merly lived at 2614 Burdette, have moved into their new home, a cozy lit-| tle bungalow, at 2918 Grant St. | Mr. George Powell, who recently left the city for Chicago, wrote his| wife the early part of the week that! he is well pleased with the prospects of the “Windy City.” Mrs, Powell will be Joining her husband there in the near future. FOR RENT—To the right kind of tenants large 8-room modern home, 2418 Seward street. For information phone The Monitor, WEhbster 4243, FOR SALE—First class upright Star! piano. $125 cash. 2120 North 30th | street, Bt, 4-10-25, WILL GIVE HOME to desirable wo- man who will be companion to in- valid, Mrs. W. H. Mortimer, 2716 Ohio street. WEbster 5361. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. We. 6834, ROOMS TO RENT—Half block from Dodge and two from Twenty-fourth car line. 2407 No. 22nd St. We. 2833, 4t-4-5-25 Diamonds and jewelry loans, quick service, safe and reliable. Diamond Loan Co. N. W, corner 16th and Chi- cago. HY Adv. The home of Attorney and Mrs. John Adams, at Twenty-eighth and Corby street, was damaged by fire last Saturday night. Fortunately the fire was confined to the rear end of the residence. R. L. Williams, commissioner of the Colored Commercial Club, left last Saturday night for his old home in Columbus, Ohio, He expects to be absent from the city for about ten days. ‘The Rev. EB, H, McDonald, recently appointed Deputy Oil inspector, has been detained at home by illness since Jast Thursday. era| Leslie Shipman left for Geddes, S. MT, MORIAH BAPTIST | ar-|D., Sunday to resume work on the 24th and Ohhio St. Marge grading contract which is being} THE REV. GEO. W. DAY, done by the Shipman Bros. grading’ eenee ad} contractors. ‘There were large congreg of — all services last Sunday. ng} Ezekiel Phinney one of the veteran] The usual services and me nd} employees of the Swift Packing Com-, the various organizations wil eir| pany has been detained at home, 1115] Sunday and at the appointed North ‘twenty-first street, for several] ing the week. Group No. 5, J days by illness. ence Beasley, Captain, carrie or — honors Sunday. ve| Miss Mury Liverpool is employed as —___—_ it-|stock girl at the Kiddies’ Shop at|TENDER PASTOR. SURPRI |Goldstein-Chapman’s. Mrs. Kneeter| BIRTHDAY. | speaks in the highest terms of Miss — y | Liverpool. Last Monday was the birt is — niversary of the Rev. W. at) Mr and Mrs, J. H. Smith have| pastor of Zion Baptist Ch ‘ts moved in their new home at 2211 Ohio| the close of the evening servi ol} Street. It is one of the most complete| are being conducted by Dr in, built homes in the city. the auxiliagies of the Chu ee planned a reception for the | DREAMLAND CAFE OPENS. — |" the church parlors, where Dreamland Cafe, one of the most thoroughly equipped and beautifully appointed in the city, occupying large and commodious quarters in the Jewell building, opened for business, Thurs- day, April 2nd, with a full line of sodas, candies, fine pasteries, soft drinks and home cooked meals, An elegant new soda fountain has been installed and the proprietors, Messrs “Dollie” Thompson and “Mud” Tay- lor, (former popular and efficient U. P. chefs,) will be in charge and on the job at all times. The cafe is one of the finest operated by our group west of Chicago and will no doubt be- come one of the most popular places on the stroll. ‘The decorating was done by the A. F. Peoples Co., the plumbing by Ed “Buck” Jackson and the carpentry by Thompson & Son, all members of our own business group. BIG EASTER BALL. Great preparations are being made for the big Easter ball to be given Easter Monday night, April 13th at Dreamland hall. ‘The management is sparing no pains to make this one of the swellest affairs of the season. ‘The Melody Five will furnish the music, Dance from 9 P. M. till 2A. M. THE ROYAL DUKES CLUB. ‘The Royal Dukes Club, composed of 80 young men are now occupying their new quarters in the Jewell building. Mr. William Chambers, Secretary of the club, has been confined to his home by illness, this week. ‘The members of the club enjoyed a pleasant smoker Tuesday evening in their club rooms. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets ODNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec’y ‘The publicity committee held its regular mouthly meeting, Monday evening, March 30th, Business of much importance was discussed. ‘A special social meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, April 5th, at 4p. m, All members are urged to be present. In Boston they are called zymolo- gists instead of bootleggers. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH 24th and Ohhio St. | THE REV. GEO. W. DAY, Pastor. There were large congregations at all services last Sunday. The usual services and meetings of the various organizations will be held Sunday and at the appointed time dur- ing the week. Group No. 5, Mrs. Flor- ence Beasley, Captain, carried off the honors Sunday. TENDER PASTOR. SURPRISED ON | BIRTHDAY. Last Monday was the birthday an- niversary of the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist Church. At the close of the evening services which are being conducted by Dr. Young, the auxilianies of the Chureh had planned a reception for their pastor in the church patlors, where felicita- tions | were “extended refreshments served and a delightful evening spent. INFORMATION WANTED If Marietta Stewart, formerly of Nebraska City and last heard of in St. Joseph, Mo., but believed to have subsequently come to Omaha, will communicate with The Monitor she will learn of something to her ad- vantage. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Marietta Stewart it will be appreciated if they will com- municate with The Monitor, Box 1204, Omaha, Neb.—Relatives are trying to trace this young woman, who was adopted as a five-year-old child by a family named Stewart at Nebraska City. OMAHA WAITERS ASSOCIATION ‘The Omaha Waiters Ass'n held its regular meeting Monday eve, March 80, at theeir quarters, 2424 Lake. ‘The get-together club of the _as- sociation meets Monday eve at 6:45, in the waiters’ quarters at Brandeis cafe. Mr. E. L. Reid was the prin- cipal speaker of the evening. Many interesting talks were made by mem- bers. Mr. J. W. Shield read a very interesting paper on “Race Co-Oper- ation.” Mr. Ben Slaughter will take charge of Lakoma club this summer, Mr. Brooks, who had charge of the Field club last year, will resume his posi- tion this year. ‘Mr. W. Trusty of the Brandeis tea room is back at work after being ill for two weeks. Now that the snow has gone and spring has made its appearance the country’ clubs will soon be open and the waiters are happy and wearing a pleasant smile of Satisfaction. ‘A Fisher, who was ill all summer and fall, is quite recuperated and is as of yore and is at the Brandies res- taurant where he has been for many years. ‘Tom Lynch is liberal with his money and says where it goes he will follow. Flowers Easter And All Other Occasions (WZ (Qe fronsrs) PHONE JACKSON 0132 THE MONITOK Eee E ster 4243 §£ AMATATATAIMATAMAAOTAM The Brandies waiters are 100% as- sociation members. | The waiters association will enter- tain with a big pre-Easter ball Wed- nesday eve, April 8th, at the beautiful Dreamland Hall. at the World theatre last week, was ciation highly. ‘The association is glad to see so many of the railroad boys visiting the association rooms. Keep it up boys. The waiters association meets every Monday night at 2427 Lake street, at 9:30. Come out, fellow waiters, and let's make this association one of the largest in the country. BEAUTIFUL HAIR For Every Woman Sab \ —S 7 wey Sig geet) gl “~ : Fae wie We Tia Pod Nur A i.’ [{\ x BM Age how) WR EN a) WY ON Nia Me ay tm 2 mie? 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New York.—A description of the coffee-raising industry in the Kona district of the Island of Hawaii, which is expected within a few years to help relieve the frequent disturbances in the coffee market here, is given by George T. Armitage of Honolulu. He believes that the growth of the Kona product has been retarded to some extent by goats and, to a greater degree, by the rapidly spreading guava plant. "They told us that everything grows in Kona," said Mr. Armitage, "and there was ample evidence to prove it. It is the proverbial Hawaiian land of milk and honey, whose coffee has an aroma not equaled even in Brazil. While coffee is the principal crop, they also raise tobacco, hemp, cotton and even sugar. The only sugar mill in the territory operated by Japanese is there. "Coffee grows everywhere, and it is even to be seen springing luxuriously out of rocks where apparently one could not scrape up a peck of soil on an acre of ground. The chief enemies of coffee and other Kona crops are guava and goats, and, unfortunately, guava is about the only thing the goat won't eat. The ranchers hope some day that an insect similar to those which have destroyed other pests will be found to cope with the guava. "The goats are so numerous that the ranchers conduct drives several times a week which net hundreds of these animals, yet they make only a small impression on the thousands that are eating up the crops. In one drive last year, by a combined army of boy scouts and soldiers, nearly 7,000 goats were captured. Almost as many more escaped, and afterward the participants in the roundup had to go out seeking the boy scouts, who became exhausted and ruined their shoes scrambling over the lava. "Rather unsatisfactory attempts have been made to poison the goats, and an effort to reduce their number by the use of dogs was frustrated by the acumen of the goats in remaining on the roughest variety of the lava, which in a few moments reduces the paws of a pursuing dog to pulp." Mr. Armitage, who made a tour over the entire island of Hawaii, largest in the territory, told of finding what he describes as "probably the largest bed in Christendom," at Keaakekua. "It is an immense four-poster of the old school," he said, "built entirely of wood from the koa tree, and so vast that it fills an entire room. A whole family of large size could sleep in it and not disturb each other. It was built in the days when koa was plentiful by a woman who wanted to do something different, and a glimpse of the bed convines one that she succeeded. Koa once covered the mountains, but foraging cattle, by exposing the roots, have killed nearly all of these valuable trees." At Kealakekua Mr. Armitage found a native Hawaiian woman who asserted that she was born in she year that King Kamehameha I died, 106 years ago. Residents of the town who have checked up on incidents which the aged woman remembered believe she is fully as old as she claims to be. Develops Tropical Apple After Years of Effort Lexington, Texas.—For many years H. C. Helms, a horticulturist who died a few days ago at his home near here, devoted his efforts to developing a species of apple that could be successfully grown in the southern states and in the more tropical parts of the world. He finally accomplished his purpose and from one thirty-five-year-old apple tree which he grew in his orchard, two miles west of Lexington, the new species of apple has spread to Cuba, the Isle of Pines, various parts of southern Texas and to Florida. It is stated that the United States Department of Agriculture has done much toward introducing the so-called tropical apple to localities where the fruit was never before grown. Iland Swallowed by Sea London.—Port Alexander, a small island in the Portuguese colony of Angola, West Africa, has been suddenly submerged in the sea and disappeared, according to a Lisbon dispatch to the Sunday Express. No details have been received, but a considerable loss of life is feared, as the islet, which was 4.000 square yards in area was inhabited by Portuguese and native settlers. Long Trip for Leg Chattanooga, Tenn.—Judge Pierre Craibtes, representative of the United States on the Calro International court, who recently arrived in Chattanooga, traveled 8,000 miles to get an artificial leg. Judge Craibtes lost his right leg last year when he was struck by a street car. He was forced to travel to New York to purchase his substitute leg. Old Chestnuts Richwood, W. Va.-Twenty-three years ago a little girl, Sally Reid, living on her father's farm in Rockbridge county, Virginia, gathered a box of chestnuts and sent them to Henry Holt, a farmer boy living at Gauley Bridge, W. Va. This fall Sally Reid, long since Mrs. Henry Holt, found these chestnuts hidden away in an old trunk and well preserved. BRIEFS The United Cigar Stores corporation employs colored clerks in a number of their Chicago stores. Doctors of medicine, including about 2,600 colored, represent the AMERICA EATS UP ITS INCOME People Spend Fourth for Stuff That Goes Into the Mouth. New York—America eats up its income. What people put into their mouths, including tobacco, represents more money than all other expenditures at retail stores combined. Ten years ago one-fifth of one's income was deemed sufficient for food. But the figure has now risen to 27 per cent. And most families, says Mrs. Christine Frederick, founder of the Applecroft House Experiment station at Greenlaw, L. L., spend from 35 to 40 percent of their income on food. Mrs. Frederick has surveyed the changed American budget for the American Academy of Political and Social Science. The bill for the entire nation at retail food stores in 1999 was $4,000,000,000, as calculated by Dr. Paul H. Nysr, head of the Retail Research as association. In 1921 this wgs doubled and is almost doubled again today. Of the total national income of $80,000,000, estimated for 1924, according to his figures, almost half goes to retail stores; and of this $25,000,000,000 $15,000,000,000 goes to food stores $1,700,000,000 to tobacco shops and $1,500,000,000 to dealers in candy and soft drinks. Spent in Stores. Almost $8,000,000,000 is spent in clothing stores, $3,500,000,000 on automobiles, $1,300,000,000 in furniture and housefurnishing stores and $1,000,000,000 in jewelry and music shops. Americans eat more in calories than most other peoples. Alonzo E. Taylor, food expert, puts the American calories average at 3,650 to 3,900 a day. In the United Kingdom the average is 2,860 calories and in Italy 2,560. Our climate is, of course, on the whole, much cooler than that of either of those countries and we need more heating food. Ten per cent of the American people are said to eat more than 4,000 calories a day without the hard work that justifies this. In the last ten or fifteen years hotels and eating places in this country have increased 40 per cent to a total of 125,000. There are 8,500 confectionery stores selling 18 pounds of candy a person a year to the people of the United States. This is an increase of 300 per cent in a few decades. Candy and soft drinks represent 6 per cent of the food bill. Before the Civil war a few pounds of sugar a person a year was the consumption. In 1910 it was 75 pounds, now it is 100. But tea and coffee are said to be growing less popular and meat consumption dropped from 181.5 pounds a person in 1900 to 132 in 1917. Pickles and Diamonds. The nation's expense account in per capita terms for a year, as reported by the Business Bourse. International, throws light on the requirements and tastes of Americans. For diamonds the American on the average spends annually $2.58. He spends 22 cents for dentifrices, $1.30 on pickles and 18 cents on pens, both fountain and steel. He puts out $4.15 for near beer and 6 cents for ink; $3 for ice cream and 90 cents for eggs; $8.75 for toilet soap and $1.10 for books. He spends $27 on joy riding and kindred activities and $1.29 for the work of religion. Five dollars go for jewelry and 15 cents for art works. Eleven cents is invested in health service and 65 cents is spent for coffins. Nine dollars go for perfumery and cosmetics and 32 cents for watches. Ten dollars is spent on public schools and $1.85 is invested in shirts. He spends $45 for luxurious foods and gives 8 cents to the salaries of professors. Washington Chapel to Get Pew in Honor of the Lees Valley Forge, Pa.—The Society of Lees of Virginia has presented to the Washington Memorial chapel here a choir pew in honor of the Lees who served in the Revolutionary war and an endowment for maintenance of the chapel choir. The pew is to be of oak, hand carved. On the ends will be carved continental soldiers kneeling in prayer, and on the back will be the coat of arms of the Lee family, with an inscription and the names of the Lees who served in the war. Included in the list are Richard Henry Lee, who offered the resolution that the states should be free; Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and "Lighthorse" Harry Lee. Clock Saves Block Martinsburg, W. Va.—Sounding of an alarm clock which, by mistake, had been set an hour earlier than usual, was responsible for blocking an early morning fire in the Evers building here. The fire department soon had it under control. Diver Killa Shark Vancouver, B. C. —After a 20-minute battle with a six-foot shark 95 feet below the surface of the water of this harbor recently, Jack Bruce, a Vancouver diver, emerged victor, having killed the animal with an iron bar. Phones in Church Shamokin, Pa.—There is no longer an excuse for members of St. John's Reformed church congregation falling a sleep during the pastor's sermons. Ear phones have been installed by the pastor. largest single group of professional men in the country. It was Roosevelt who said, "Take a chance: The man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything." There is a practicing colored attorney in the State of Delaware. Interracial committees in several NEW PLANT RACES ARE SOUGHT FOR THE WORLD Scientists Urgo Co-Operation of Medicine and Botany in Vast Plan of Research. New York. — Enormous economile losses can be checked, and the cost of the food supply cut, by creating new races of plants, it was declared in a report by the scientific directors of the New York Botanical garden, of which Prof. Robert A. Harper of Columbia university is chairman. Medicine and botany should join in a vast plan of research to attack the problems of disease in plants, which offer many analogies to disease in human beings, according to the report, made public by the directors, who include President Nicholas Murray Butler and members of the science faculties of Columbia. "With New York gradually becoming the leading medical center of this country," the report says, "and with the opportunity for medical contributions from the side of botany, it would seem most appropriate for the botanical garden to offer the facilities of its immense collections for fundamental researches into the problems of disease." Diseases of the great cereal crops are now vitally affecting the welfare of both farmers and consumers, the report says, pointing out that wheat rust in a single year has cost the country more than $20,000,000, and that dryrot of corn is becoming a pressing problem, a loss of more than $5,000,000 having been suffered during this period in Illinois alone. Plants may provide a new method of attack for the conquest of human ills. "There are reasons for believing," the report explains, "that many of the fundamental phenomena of disease processes applicable to all living beings may be studied in plant as readily as, if not more readily than, in human beings." "While it is becoming customary to control the infectious diseases of human beings by the use of serums and vaccines, this method has so far proved impracticable with plants; and the common procedure with them is to apply poisons by spraying, dusting or treating the seed. This entails a permanent cost on the grower, which in the case of food plants is added to the cost of the human food supply. "If, however, races could be produced which were immune to disease, the cost of food production would be so much reduced. It is now, indeed, generally agreed by plant pathologists that it is in the study of racial and inherited immunity and in breeding for disease resistance, rather than in prophylactic measures with existing races, that the solution of the great problem of reducing the enormous losses to agriculture and horticulture due to diseases of both physiological and infectious origin is to be sought." Mines Laid in War Menace Baltic Ships Amsterdam. — Twenty thousand deep sea mines are slowly rising to the surface in the Baltic and adjacent waters and are becoming a formidable menace to shipping, according to A. Flaves, Netherlands, consul-general in Hamburg. In a report published here recently Mr. Flaves says that during the war 60,000 mines were laid between Bergen, Norway, and the Baltic archipelago. Forty thousand of them have been recovered in some way or other; mostly, it is assumed, through the chains by which they were secured being gradually eaten away by the action of the sea water. The rest are still unaccounted for, and they are reappearing gradually in unexpected places. Deer Leaps at Workman; Tarrytown, N. Y. - When Alluvianu Gabriele of 109 Corland street, an employee of the Westchester Lighting company started home at noon he had only one idea in mind, which was to get a good meal of spaghetti. He got the meal all right, also a scare. As he passed one of the large gas tanks a half-grown deer leaped at him. Grabbing the deer by a hind leg, Gabriele shouted for help. Two other workmen responded, and the deer was safely locked up in a pen and the county gamekeeper notified. It is believed the animal escaped from the Rockefeller estate and swam the Hudson. Rulers' Bombaistic Titles Leningrad.—The Revolution museum has received an interesting document from the Moscow government. It is the census return which was filled in by the czaristic family in 1897. The answer of the then czar and czarina to the question, "what is your profession?" was "Master and mistress of the Russian empire." His Birthday Marked Passaic, N. J.—Just at 9:11 a. m. January 24, the moment of totality of the eclipse of the sun, a boy came in to the world at the Passaic hospital. He weighs eight pounds. His mother is Mrs. Jesse Speck of Weatherford Wears Cap 56 Years Ottawa, Kan.-Dr. J. M. McWharl of Ottawa believes he can beat the record of Tom Mercer of Cottonwood Falls who has worn one pair of buckskin gloves 39 years. He says he has worn a seal skull cap 56 years and that it is still in good condition. southern states are doing splendid work among the "Africs" and Nordics. That wonderful machine operated by the Hon. Edward H. Wright had more than enough gas to make the grade in the recent Chicago aldermanic election. All of the loud speakers are not attached to radio outfits. LOOK HERE FIRST! LOOK!! LOOK!!! Classified Negro Business and Professional Directory These Firms Can Supply Your Needs and Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage WATCH IT ENLARGE THE MONITOR LOOK HE Classified Ne These Firms Can BARBER SHOPS CENTRAL BARBER SHOP, J. H. Russell, proprietor, 1924 Cuming St. at 20th. First class service. BAGGAGE AND HAULING J. A. GARDNER'S TRANSFER. Bagage, express, moving, light and heavy hauling. Reliable and competent. Six years in Omaha. 2622 Maple Street. Phone WEBlair 4120. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM ANNA E. JONES TUBBS Scalp and hair treatments. For good and quick results call WEBsther 5450 1712 North 25th Street. -Poro. MADAM A. J. AUSTIN, Beauty Culturist. Manufacturer of Denova hair preparations. Parlors 1411 No. 24th Street. Phone WEbster 5122. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MADAM CORA L. OWENS, Authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker Company. Gives scientific scalp treatments at the "Snow White Beauty Parlor", 2403 North 29th St. WEbster 2361. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194. MESDAMES SHEELY AND GRAY BEAUTY PARLOR. Scientific hair and scalp treatments. French system. Hair oils and beauty preparations for sale. 1705 North 24th St. Phone WEbster 2763. MADAM WILLIE DIXON, 2426 Blondo street. WEbster 6153. Poro hairdressing, facial massage, Turkish baths. Home comforts. BILLIARD PARLORS THE FRIENDSHIP BILLIARD PARLOR. While on the troll stop in. The place for the gentleman. Fred English, prop; Carl Frampton, manager. 1818 North 24th Street. Phone WEbster 0814. CARPENTERS YANCY W. LOGAN, carpenter and builder, 1628 North Twenty-second street. WEBster 0233. JESSE SNELL, carpenter and builder, 1920 North Thirty-sixth street, WE. 4630. CLUBS COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB, 1514½ North Twenty-fourth street. WEBster 1822. R. L. Williams, commissioner. Free employment bureau. General information. COAL DEALERS C. SOLOMON COAL AND ICE CO. At your service winter and summer. All kinds of good coal at prices to suit. Phones WEbster 3901 and 4258. For Rent ROOMS THREE and four room apartments for rent. Furnished or unfurnished, in modern home. 2724 Caldwell St. We. 0365. ROOMS for rent in modern home, rent reasonable, 2724 Caldwell St. We. 0365. FOR RENT—Six 3-room apartments with city water, bath and electricity in each apartment. Apply to Alfred Jones, 1322 Dodge street. ROOMS FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, 2536 Patrick avenue. Two blocks from car line. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with or without board. 2724 Caldwell St. WEbster 0365. FOR RENT—Furnished room for one or two gentlemen. 2619 Burdette. Mrs. Anna Kellog. FOR RENT: Four room house at 2912 Erskine Street. Modern except heat. See owner evenings at 2870 Miami street, or telephoneWe. 4968. FOR RENT—3 and 4-room modern apartments, 1547-1551 North 17th S. 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—Light housekeeping rooms. 1 block from car. All modern conveniences. 1712 North Twenty-fifth street. WEbster 5450.—tf. If there are 500 permanently employed men in your city, organize a second mortgage company to help finance their home-buying and building activities. DENTISTS DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones. WEbster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions 'promptly filled. WEbster 6323. FURNITURE S. W. MILLS FURNITURE CO., 1421 North 24th St. We sell new and second hand furniture. Call and see us before you purchase. We also buy second hand furniture. WEbster 0148 and 1664. GROCERIES THE SMALL STORE, 2514 No. 27th Street. A. H. Massey, prop. A full line of groceries, cigars, candy and staple goods always on hand. WE. 6052. HERMANN & KILLINGSWORTH, Twenty-fourth and Willis avenue. A full line of groceries and fresh vegetable at lowest prices. Let us serve you. WEbster 6915. HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. HOTELS LAUNDRIES THE WOODROW LAUNDRY, 2711 Charles St. WEbster 5579. Where satisfaction reigns supreme. Wet wash, rough dry, finished work and fine late curtains neatly done. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Sts. AT, 9344 or WE, 2502. CH IT FOR RENT—Rooms with board. We. 1102. 2619 Decatur Street. 4t 3-13 FOR RENT—One front and one side room in modern home. Reasonable, WEbster 6789. 2414 Blondo Street. ROOMS FOR RENT—2407 N. 22nd St. Web. 2833. 1t FOR RENT—Three-room apartment. Upstairs. 2715 North Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Addie Burton. HOUSES FOR RENT—Two three room apartments furnished. One block from car line. We. 0562. 2514 N. 31. 1t HOUSES FOR RENT—Two three-room houses in good order. One $22.50 and one $28. 3117 and 3119 and 3117 Webster street. Call at 3202 Webster street. FOR RENT—First class rooms, 2524 Patrick avenue. WEbster 1888. FURNISHED apartment with kitchen. Call evenings. We. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Avenue. FURNISHED APARTMENTS For rent—2 and 3 rooms. WE. 4983 2130 No. 28th Street 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 AUTOMOBILES COME IN! See some of our quality USED CARS. Hudson, Essex, Studebaker, Fords. Large selection to choose from at prices from $100.00 up. OMAHA HUDSON-ESSEX CO., 20th and Harney Sts., Phone AT. 5065. SCRUGGS & ADAMS, Lawyers. Large experience. Handle all law cases. 1516% No. 24th St. WE. 3567. Scruggs' residence. KEnwood 2492: Adams'. WEBster 4084. MEDIUMS MADAM M. M. HALL. Medium and healer. Member of the State Spiritual Association of Nebraska. 2511 Corby Street. NOTIONS MRS. L. ABNER. Notions and artistic work. 1419½ North 24th St., near Charles Street. PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decorating, wall paper and glass. Plastering, cement and general work. Sherwin-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone WEbster 6366. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO. J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates furnished. 2522 Lake St. Phone WE. 5846. REAL ESTATE L. C. BROOMFIELD, Real estate. We buy, sell and rent homes. Office hours all hours. 2425 North 24th St. WEbster 1091. A. W. ANDERSON REAL ESTATE CO., 1423 North 24th St. Houses for sale or rent in all parts of the city. WEbster 2075. Res. WEbster 1711. G. B. ROBBINS, Real estate and insurance. 20 Patterson Block, 1623 Farnam St. Office Phone JAckson 2842. RESTAURANTS PEATS RESTAURANT, 1405 North 24th Street. Where those who desire good home cooking at reasonable prices go. WEbster 0530. McGILL & DAVIS CAFE, 2516 Q street. When in South Omaha visit us. Big meals from 25c up. MArket 2860. Use DENTLO for the teeth. Large tube 25c.—Adv. LOOK—Fine Social Stationery. Two hundred sheets and fifty envelopes printed with your name and address. A dollar bill. Register Press. Hannibal, Mo. THOROUGHLY worthy used furniture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave.—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. MRS. Alberta Coles, 2422 Erskine St. We. 2360. Newly furnished rooms by day or week—strictly modern. Kitchen privileges. BIG MONEY selling Everstrate to Colored people. Enormous demand. Sure repeater. Eston, 2500 Second Avenue, Dept. 150, Birmingham, Ala. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St Web. 0820 HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS-STATIONERY CIGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street REPAIRS FOR STOVES FURNACES AND BOILERS OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS 1800 B DOUGLAS STR Telephone Atlantic 2524 Try LITTLE WONDER CAFE. The cheapest place to eat in the city. Quick service. Lunches sent to any part of the city. 1820 No. 24th St. Phone WEbserve 5327. KING TUTT'S CHICKEN HUT. Fancy barbecue. Best service in town. All kinds of sandwiches. Open every day from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. 2010 North 24th Street. P. Smith and C. Davis, proprietors. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reasonable prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St. WEbster 5084. C. L. CURRY, SR, Cobbler. Shop in rear of 1520 North Twenty-sixth Street. Work called for and delivered. WEbster 3792. TAILORS M. LYNCH, Tailor and haberdasher, wants to ask a question: Why pay more for a misfit when you can have them made to fit? 1807 North 24th St. WEbster 2088. ROULETTE, Cleaners and hatters. Speciality cleaning and dyeing at reasonable prices. Suits made to your individual measurement. 2720 North 24th. WEbster 1020. J. H. HOLMES, the reliable tailor who gives satisfaction. Suits made to order. Cleaning and repairing. 2218 North 24th St. WEbster 3320. ECONOMY TAILORS. Chas. M. Simmons, proprietor. We cut, make and trim. Suits to order. $38 and up. 2 pants suits, $45 and up. All work guaranteed. 1313 Dodge St. Business. JA. 3423 Res. WE. 6370. KEEP-U-NEAT, Cleaning, Dyeing and repairing. Work called for and delivered. 1919 Cuming street. JAckson 1439. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WEBster 1100. Satisfactory service always. H. A. CHILES & CO., funeral directors and licensed embalmers. Courteous, efficient service in the last sad hour. 1839 North Twenty-fourth street. Phones, office WEBster 7133; residence WEBster 6349. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY MATTRESS MAKERS C. W. ANDERSON, 3325 Emmett street. WEbster 1358. Mattresses made over in new ticks, if neces- sary. GRANT STREET TAXI CO. 2420 North Twenty-fourth street. Stand phone WEbster 4458. Residence, Huey, WEbster 5104; Al. Gray, WEbster 2202. Five can ride as cheap as one. Taxi by hour or trip. ARGE Dine at Leisure with Your Friends at the Pacific Coney Island Cafe Good, clean, wholesome meals like mother used to cook served at all hours. SERVICE, QUALITY AND ECONOMY OUR WATCH-WORD GEORGE ROUSIS, Prop. 1604 North 24th St. Lustgarten Drug Co. 2701 Q Street Ma. 3435 PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE FREE DELIVERY We treat 'em all alike ED. F. MOREARTY Attorney-at-Law Peters Trust Building NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To John Ellis, defendant: Take notice that there is now on file in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, in an action in which Hellen Ellis is plaintiff and you, John Ellis, is defendant, the petition of said plaintiff, the object and prayer of which petition and action are to obtain in favor of said plaintiff and against said defendant a decree of absolute divorce, on the grounds of non-support. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 18th day of April, 1925. HELLEN ELLIS, Plaintiff. Ed. F. Morearty, her attorney. 4t-3-20-25