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NEGRO MANNED HOSPITAL RANKED HIGH All Loyal Baseball Fans Should Support Omaha Pennant Winners THE FAMILY OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE BLACKS LIFTING :: :: :: :: LIFT 00 $2.00 a Year—5c a Cop NEGRO All Loyal WELL-KNOWN AUTHOR IS AN OMAHA VISITOR Spoke in This City in the First Congregational Church 44 Years Ago Upon Invitation of Dr. Dr. W. A. Sinclair of Washington, D. C., one of the first graduates of Howard University and author of "The Aftermath of Slavery", is an Omaha visitor and guest of Attorney H. J. Pinkett. Dr. Sinclair, who is the executive secretary of the general alumni association, is touring the country, visiting the Howard alumni for the purpose of uniting them in a concerted action for the removal of President Durkee, whose administration, it is claimed, is detrimental to Howard. The summary removal without hearing or cause, of such men as Kelly Miller, a scholar of the first rank and a man of blameless life; Prof. Cook and Prof. Locke, men of outstanding scholarship, is cited as evidence of President Durkee's alleged high-handed methods which are detrimental to Howard. Other grievances are also cited. A meeting of the local Howard alumni was held in Dr. Singleton's office Thursday night and the sentiment of the meeting was unanimous that the removal of President Durkee is absolutely imperative for the well-being of Howard. Dr. Sinclair visited Omaha forty-four years ago upon the invitation of his friend, the late Dr. Duyea, pastor of the Congregational church then located at Nineteenth and Davenport streets, and delivered an address from his pulpit. "Omaha of today," said Dr. Sinclair, "presents a striking contrast to the Omaha of that day. Its growth and transformation seem almost magical." ical." NEGRO MARRIED WOMEN SWELL WORKERS' RANKS (COLUMBIAN Press Bureau.) Washington, D. C., July 17.—In a survey recently made by the Women's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor, it was found that of the two million married women at work in gainful occupations Negro women comprise one-third, a much larger proportion than the percentage of the Negro racial group in the total population of the country. It was further found that in agricultural occupations the female Negro workers actually outnumber native-born white women, taking the lead in all occupations common to agricultural life. When it is considered that these women, three-fifths of whom are between 25 and 44 years of age, are engaged in their leisure time in caring for homes and children, it is a remarkable fact that their inclusion in work forces is from one-third to three-fifths of the total number of married women at work in general and selected occupations, as the case may be. PROMINENT BAPTIST PREACHER WILL SPEAK HERE SUNDAY The Rev. J. Francis Robinson, D. D., of Cambridge, Mass., field secretary of the National Baptist convention, noted preacher, lecturer and pamphleteer of international fame, has been in the city for several days, as the guest of the Rev. E. H. McDonald. He preached twice last Sunday at Pleasant Green and Pilgrim Baptist churches. At the urgent request of the Rev. William Franklin Dr. Robinson has consented to remain in the city over next Sunday and will preach at Pilgrim Baptist church. His morning theme will be, "Come, Tarry, Go!" THE MONITOR CHURCHES DEMAND THE ABOLISHMENT OF SEGREGATION Federal Council of Churches in America Begin Crusade for Applied Brotherhood in Race Relations HAS CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM Calls for Fearless Facing of Facts, Justice in Courts and Industry Removal of Unjust Discrimination New York, July 17.—The launching and successful operation of interracial committees, the holding up of economic justice and the removal of discrimination in all walks of life is the plan offered in "the crusade of the churches for applied brotherhood in race relations" by the Federal Council of Churches in America. Circulation of leaflets and news matter dealing with the improvements necessary in this platform is being made by the race relations commission of the council, which held its fifth quadrennial meeting in Atlanta some time ago. Expression by the race relations body as to the co-operative program to be entered into takes on the following effect: "1. Face the facts; let the churches of America continue their study and discussion groups and the use of their pulpits and lecture platforms to bring the facts of race and race relations to the light of day. Let them help the newspapers and magazines to give larger space and attention to the whole range of information. Should Continue Interracial Meetings "2. Interracial conferences: The past years have demonstrated the effective utility of conferences between thoughtful, conscientious leaders of racial groups to discuss conditions that confront them and to adopt plans to deal with the situation. These conferences have been most effective where surveys have been made by competent persons beforehand to secure data as a basis for such conferences and program making. The annual observance of race relations Sunday is commended as a step in this direction. "3. Interracial conferences: Experience has shown that small committees of white and colored men and women have been indispensable for effectively carrying out constructive programs to improve conditions and race relations, especially in local communities. Let the Christians and churches in each community and of the nation increasingly give attention, service and support to such committees. "4. Justice through law: The churches have joined the campaign to abolish lynching in our land. That campaign has met with success as shown in the rapid reduction of the evil. Let the churches continue the crusade until America is a lynchless land. Let us go forward with a campaign for speedy and impartial trial for those accused of crime and for justice in the courts that shall guarantee to every citizen, irrespective of creed or color, full protection of our laws. "5. Economic justice: The Negro as a producer has many handicaps in agriculture, industry and commerce because his white neighbors do not regard him as a man to be dealt with on the basis of capacity or worth. The voice and hand of the churches and of Christians generally should be (Continued on Page 2) OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1925 A GLIMPSE AT THE TUSKEGEE VETERANS' HOSPITAL A GLIMPSE AT THE TUSKEGEE VETERANS' HOSPITAL PERSONNEL OF THE FAMOUS TUSKEGEE VETERANS' HOSPITAL SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND NEARS $5,000,000 MARK (COLUMBian Press Bureau.) Washington, D. C., July 17—Ninety per cent of the five million dollar Hampton-Tuskegee endowment fund has been subscribed, the committee announced this week, leaving only $500,000 to be obtained in order that the conditional gift of two million dollars from George Eastman might be assured. Under Mr. Eastman's offer, the balance must be raised by December 31. Clarence H. Kelsey, chairman of the fund's executive committee, expressed confidence in the successful outcome of the campaign. The largest gift thus far have been $1,000,000 each from John D. Rockefeller and the general education board. Tuskegee, Alabama, July 17—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—The United States Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee offers the colored people of the country an interesting and worthwhile opportunity to do several things, first in the caring for our disabled ex-service men to demonstrate the qualifications and attainments of the Negro professional man; and again in the conduct of this mammoth institution, the best which the government has yet built, the chance to prove the ability of the race to conduct in an executive capacity a big institution. The eyes of the country are upon those in authority appraisingly and the reactions resulting and the opinions formed are likely to influence many interests affecting the entire group. President Coolidge Expresses Interest "The officials at the Veterans' Bureau inform me that they are gratified at the progress being made and the manner in which Tuskegee Hospital is being handled." It was President Calvin Coolidge speaking in his office at the White House recently and the writer as he listened realized as is so often the case where we are concerned, the more than just the conduct of an institution was involved. A whole people were being placed on trial as a result of focus which the public eye had placed upon this experiment. Therefore it was intensely interesting on this the first anniversary of the complete control by a colored personell, to observe the results of their regime. It's a marvelous plant, this haven which Uncle Sam has erected where his darker nephews whose health, limbs and minds were shattered in his behalf, might find surcease from pain and illness with hands to tenderly care for them and skilled minds to direct their return to normalcy, free from indifference and prejudice. The story of why the hospital was built, the provision of land by Tuskegee Institute, the interest of President Harding and President Coolidge and Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, the strenuous opposition of certain elements of the South, the Ku Klux Klan parade, the brunt borne by Dr. R. R. Moton need not be told here. Everyone knows it by heart. But, few who have not visited the hospital can visualize its size, its scope, or its unusual possibilities. Stretching away like a modern little city, spic and span on a reservation of 315 acres, the twenty-five brick buildings ranging from the imposing double winged main infirmary with 500 rooms to the small administration building, the whole presents an attractive ensemble laid out by Washington, D. C., July 17.—During the last ten years seven state that passed new laws for the suppression of lynching, according to a report prepared by Dr. Monroe N. Work, of Tuskegee Institute which is to be published shortly. Two other states, Oklahoma and North Carolina, have strengthened their laws against the "great American crime". In all, thirteen states have special anti-lynching laws. Bills for the suppression of lynching have been introduced in virtually all southern states. Four of the states passing new anti-lynching laws are northern or western. They are Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Two, Kentucky and West Virginia, may be classed as border states. Other states with anti-lynching laws are Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. Measuring the Accomplishment of a Colored Personnel at a Great Government Institution landscape artists all in accordance with a definite program which while it presents a complete unit, also comprehends the extension and growth of the hospital. This is a need which is already felt because the dormitories are crowded to their full capacity of 600 beds and a waiting list of some proportions is on file. While originally the hospital was planned for the surrounding area of southern states where inadequate hospitalization had been provided for colored soldiers, transfers have been requested and granted from every section of the country. Originally intended for the M. treatment of consumption and diseases of the mind with buildings planned in accordance with the most modern ideas in treating these dreadful diseases, its scope has been increased until it included every form of illness and specialists in various ailments have been secured who head the various departments. It is now classed as a general hospital. Commandant's Job No Cinch The place is run on a departmental and military basis, each head being responsible for his department, the whole co-ordinated under an executive, Col. J. H. Ward, whose authority is complemented by his immediate assistants, Major F. E. Stokes, executive officer, and Walter S. Burker, business executive. The employees num- "FIRE IN THE FLINT" TO BE PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND Information has just reached Walter White, author of "Fire in the Flint" from his publishers, Alfred A. Knopf and Mrs. Blanche W. Knopf, who are now in Europe, that the English rights to Mr. White's novel have been sold to the English publishers, Messrs. Williams and Norgate. Type is now being set and the novel will be published in the fall. "Fire in the Flint" has had a considerable sale in the United States and has created very widespread discussion. As a realistic picture of the life under difficulties of Negroes in America it will, according to Mr. and Mrs. Knopf, be read with great interest in Europe. ber nearly 400 and approximately $75,000 a month is spent in upkeep. Of the 600 patients who are there for the treatment of nearly every conceivable malady, the majority are either tubercular or pseuchiatric patients who because of shell shock and other rigors of war became affected mentally. To keep these 600 inmates progressing and contented is a task within itself and as a spokesman for the bureau remarked to the writer shortly after the colored personnel was installed, "Col. Ward has a task cut out for him which few men who understand it would envy. Not only must he direct the care of the multitude of patients with their multifarious needs but he must co-ordinate the efforts of a large staff of physicians and experts many of whom have not been accustomed to central and organized guidance. He must be responsible for the conduct of a plant worth more than $2,000,000. He must be not only a physician, an army officer and a business man, but an ambassador and diplomat as well. There are the white people of the community, state and South to be dealt with and last but certainly not least the colored public must be taken into account." Just what has this Negro personnel been able to accomplish? Firt, excellent discipline has been maintained. No easy task with 600 men who have little to occupy their time and minds accustomed to active lives, many of whom were untrained. Next the building and grounds have been kept in excellent shape. Third, as Col. Ward remarks, "I have gotten remarkable unison and co-operation from the men and women who compose the working force. They have proved to me that colored people can work together." Recent Charges Investigated Of course, there have been malcontents, some of whom were plain cussers and others who were actuated by the desire for personal advancement and gain. Some of these men have precipitated trouble, inspiring gossip, writing anonymous letters and magnifying trivial happenings. While in some instances undesirable publicity has been gained from these outputs they have had but little effect upon the management of the Veterans' Bureau. The latter inspects regularly and recently when a number of charges of inefficiency and graft were filed in Washington a searching investigation was held. The staff and Col. Ward were exonerated, the same spokesman remarking, "There have been mistakes made at the hospital, of course. Mistakes are made in all the government hospitals, but what- (Continued on Page Two) ANKED a Pennant W DEMENTED MAN IS SAVED FROM DEATH IN SOUTHERN CITY National Advancement Association of Houston, Texas, Prevents Execution of Elmer Williams WAS CHARGED WITH MURDER Williams Inmate of Nebraska Insane Asylum When Crime Committed in Texas City Houston, Tex., July 17.—Elmer Williams, a colored raan, has been saved from death by the Houston branch of the N. A. A. C. P., after he had made full confession of the murder of a white woman, when the branch brought to Houston the superintendent of the Insane Asylum of Nebraska who testified that on the night the murder was committed, Williams was confined in the Nebraska asylum Early in the spring a white woman was killed in Houston. The woman and her husband conducted a grocery store. According to the husband's story, as he and his wife were closing the store for the night, the Negro entered to make a small purchase, offering a ten-dollar bill in payment. As the grocer turned to make change, the Negro drew a gun and demanded his day's receipts. The grocer claims that he ducked under the counter and that the Negro then fired at his wife, killing her instantly. A large number of Negroes were arrested but all of them were able to prove alibis. The grocer himself was then arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. Italian compatriots of the grocer immediately raised a fund and offered a reward of $600 for the arrest and conviction of the guilty person. Elmer Williams was arrested in Ohio and made a full confession of the murder but upon his examination trial, he was unable to give coherent statements about the murder. He offered, however, to plead guilty if the state would give him a life term but the district attorney, to the gratification of the colored citizens, refused such a plea, declaring that the electric chair was the only place for Williams. The Houston branch of the N. A. A. C. P. at this point entered the case and brought Mr. Sidwell, superintendent of the Nebraska State Asylum for Insane, to Houston and through Mr. Sidwell proved that on the night the woman was murdered Williams was incarcerated in the Nebraska Asylum for Insane under his care and was not released until twelve days after the murder. Williams was released and the branch is taking the necessary steps to have him committed to the State Asylum for Insane The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons held successful sessions in Council Bluffs the first part of this week with Grandmaster A. G. Clark presiding. Wednesday night there was a public reception held in Bethel A. M. E. church, the Rev. George W. Slater, pastor, with an excellent program of music and addresses. Mayor Harding gave a welcome address which was responded to by D. N. Crosswaith of Marshalltown. Other addresses were also delivered. E. J. Gilbert was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Emma Durant of Bixby, Okla., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Mattie Williams. GROWING :: :: THANK YOU Number 524 Vol. XI—No. 2 HIGH Best Winners An old saying about baseball teams is that the team in the lead on July 4th wins the gonfalon, and the boys all shout "May the best team win." Such might be the case in the Western League this season. If so, Denver has already won the "peanuts". But fans want to remember this, that Denver was in the van in front on the 4th last year and Omaha stepped out and copped the bunting. History has at times repeated. At the present time Omaha's team is in sixth place and on the last road trip consistently lost games to worse ball clubs than their own. They are home now for a short stay and now, if ever, they need the support of all true sports and fans of the city, and they in turn owe it to the fans to pep up and step out and give us all they have. We are not pennant hogs, but Omaha has a right to expect and have a first division ball club. The Omaha team leads the league in hitting and is near the middle in fielding and very close to the bottom in pitching. The pitching staff should and will have to be reinforced if ever a winning club is attained. A lot of tough breaks have been against the Rods but the writer thinks the greatest thing against the club is their lack of pep and ambition in the game. The team arrived home Wednesday and is now playing a critical series with the Denver leaders and great games can be expected during the week-end and fans should forget the past and step out and boost the boys along upwards and not further into the cellar. Knocking will do them no good. That team needs loyal support and with it we think they will step out and win ball games. Don't kid yourself, Denver or no other club wins a pennant this early in the season. Omahans should not sit back and crab when they give neither moral nor financial support to a team—and Omaha needs both. A double-header will be staged Sunday and first tilt commences at 2 o'clock. Be in your seat and come in a good humor prepared to give a lift where it is needed. NOT "WEDDED" AFTER ALL John Adams, 26, colored, Omaha, and Anna Williams, 23, colored, Omaha, have some unpleasant news awaiting them, wherever they are. John and Anna journeyed to this city July 3 and procured a license to marry. So far the record is straight, but after procuring the license, they went to Omaha again and were married by Rev. J. B. Crum, on July 4. Now the Iowa law provides that the marriage must be performed in the county where the license was issued. Not only were John and Anna out of the county when they were married, but they were also out of the state. When Rev. Crum made his marriage return to the clerk's office today, "not married", was written across the face of the instrument. The local clerk's office has no information as to the address of the couple. They must be "married again," if the tie is to be binding, it is explained—Council Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil, July 14. CONNECTICUT CLERGYMAN VISITING OMAHA RELATIVES The Rev. John W. Freeman, rector of St. Monica's Episcopal church of Hartford, Conn., accompanied by his wife and infant son, John W. Jr., motored here last week and are the guests of Mrs. Freeman's aunt, Mrs. J. Grogan, 2910 Erskine street. They expect to remain here until the latter part of next week. Vol. XI—No.2 X WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY To THe INTERESTS ‘OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA. BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered ax econd-Class Mall Matter, July 2.1036, at, the Postoffice at _ Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March %, 1879. FHE-REV. JOHN ALSERT WILLIAMS. eitor Wow MOSEtY. Lincoln, Neb.—---—-——Aasociate ltor LGctnoa Ww. WILLIAMS So sainese Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $200 A YEAR: $1.25 6 MONTHS: 75c 3 MONTHS ‘Advertising ‘Rates Furnished Upon "Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged : 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, an@ subject to the jutisdiction 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 prop- erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. ; 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 de- pended 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 litera- ure but a Negro American literature has arisen of deep : ficance, and Negro folk lore and music are the « rit ‘of this land. Finally the Negro has ‘® peculiar spiri role in America as a sort of 4 preatl jest of our ideals: and: an example of the hope and tolerance of our religion—Du Bois, “The Gift of ame ya roy ' PAGE TWO NEWCOMERS AND OLD IT WAS in Indianapolis, Ind. Some enterprising citizens were anxious to put over a much-needed business un- dertaking. All were quite sure that it could be done if the right man could be secured to head it. But could such aman be found? Several names were suggested. No one was satisfactory. Finally one of the older residents said, “There’s John ‘Newcomer’, a capable young. fellow is just the man for the job. He's had some experi- ence along that lite, is honest and energetic. If he'll take it this bus- iness can be made a success.” Mr. Typical Oldeitizen, “John New- comer, Newcomer, never heard of him; how long has he been here?” Mr. Sponsor: “About three years. He came here from Michigan and holds a responsible position with Blank & Blank.” Mr. Typical Oldcitizen: “Funny, I never met him. T think we ought to find somebody among our older res- idents who can handle the job. This young fellow may be all right, but T'm in favor of giving preference to the men who have been here for a long time and have helped do some- thing for Indianapolis.” Mr. Sponsor: “That's all right, too, but what we all want is the right man for this job, whether he has been here ‘two years or twenty years, and I be- lieve Newcomer is the man.” Newcomer was employed and prov- ed to be the very man they wanted. He made the business a suecess and one of his most enthusiastic backers and supporters was Mr. Typical Old- citizen, who was always skeptical, if not a little jealous of the activities of newcomers to the Indiana metropolis. ‘This spirit of skepticism or jeal- ousy, if you want to call it s0, con- cerning newcomers is by no means confined to Indianapolis. It is found in every community. We have it in Omaha. What we need are people who will make good, and throw their influence toward upbuilding the com- munity and it does not make a par- ticle of difference whether they are neweomers or oldtimers. Oldtimers were once newcomers. It is worth noticing that many of the neweomers to Omaha are doing worthwhile things in the business, professional and industrial world while some of the oldtimers have neglected opportunities of which they should have taken advantage. Newcomers of the right class should be most cordially welcomed and ask to ¢o-operate, according to their abil- ities, talents and resources, in making our community a stronger and better -_ ° ORGANIZE AND FIGHT THE COLORED people of Omaha should have representation in the school system and other civic inter- ests for which we pay taxes. We can get these just rights, notice the word RIGHTS, by united action. Get busy! We are too easily satisfied. Too faint hearted. Fight for what we want! THE NEGRO’S CONTRIBI A moment’s thought will persons that the contributior nationality as slave, freedm: negligible. No element of An yet clearly woven itself into and acting as the American N explorers and helped in expk the first the foundation of | the cause of the rapid growth economic importance. Moder TOO MANY CHURCHES SOME MONTHS ago The Monitor said that our group in this city has too many poolhalls. A chorus of “Amens” went up from many of the brethren of the ministerial profession. Listen now to some of these com- mendations change into maledictions when we make the assertion that our group in Omaha has too many churches. And yet this is true. Cer- tain denominations’ have a dozen or more little moribund, half-starved congregations, where three or four large, well-supported congregations could more effectively do the work of evangelization and moral and social uplift, We do hope that our people who belong to the same denomination, for example, will realize that re- duplication of small churches is waste- ful, economically and spiritually, and see the wisdom of uniting in a few strong congregations which can do the work for the Master more effi- cienty and effectively. THE SPINGARN MEDAL SOME OF OUR contemporaries are displeased because of the awarding of the Spingarn medal to James Weldon Johnson, author, diplomat, public serv- ant, because he is an official of the National Association for the Advance- ment of Colored People. Nonsense. They do not attempt to deny his fit- ness, but think it is poor taste for a N. A. A.C. P, official to accept it We believe that his distinguished serv- ‘ices as secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. ‘is a sufficiently outstanding achieve- ment to merit his receiving it, to say nothing of his manifold and distin- guished services in other lines. | eee os | KEEP UP THE FIGHT FOR TEACHERS Axe our citizens going to cease their demand for the appointment of competent colored teachers in Omaha schools? Let us keep everlastingly at it until we get them. Encourage our girls to qualify and then contend for their appointment. Don’t fall down on the job! ‘THE DAYTON; Tennessee, farce is a good advertising stunt, and that’s about all it amounts to. | A GLIMPSE AT THE TUSKEGEE | VETERANS’ HOSPITAL (Continued from Page One) ever errors have been made at num- ber 91 are not different in type or degree from those we have dealt with in the other veteran establishments.” This statement is further emphasized by the fact that the Tuskegee hospi- tal is rated third for efficiency among the nineteen now being operated by the government. ‘The recent innovation sponsored by Col. Ward for the opening of the hos. pital to internes is attracting wide attention. Some 110 young men grad- uated from medical schools this year and there were but sixty-six places open where they might interne. In order that women and children might also come under their observation, it ig planned that the internes may also practice at the John A. Andrews hos- pital of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Eu- gene H. Dibble in charge. As a cor- rective for the idle time which the patients have on their hands, Presi- dent Coolidge and Secretary Mellon have recently arranged for a recre- ational building which will cost $75,- 000, containing a gymnasium, an as- sembly hall and many other features. Viewing it on the whole at_close range, it is difficult to arrive at any opinion other than that the race at large has reason to feel proud of the record which this group of colored physicians, nurses, orderlies and workers of various types are asking. “It's a big job being handled in a big way and if we put it over successful- ly, the entire race will benefit.” CHURCHES DEMAND ‘THE ABOLISHMENT OF SEGREGATION (Continued from Page 1) raised that equal economic opportun- ity shall be accorded to every person on the basis of his ability. Amieable race relations in industry and busi- ness are of vital concern to religion. Recommend Abolishment of Discrimination “6, Removal of discrimination: The churehes of America have a challenge to the very principles they profess in the discriminations in hous. ing conditions, school facilities, travel accommodations and other publie pro- vision of our communities, For the sake of our own ideals as well as for the protection of our fellow citizens we are called upon to abolish and to prevent these discriminations. “7. Our children and young peo- ple: The education of our children and young people in attitudes of racial respect and appreciation is so vital for the future that the churches can- not ignore this responsibility ass part of their program of education. “The white and Negro people, the two largest racial groups in America profess a common religion and com. mon ideals of democracy. They pos- sess mutual interests wrought — out through generations of contact. As a result the American churches have probably the most unique opportunity in the world to demonsttate the pro- cesses of interracial co-operation that will influence racial groups every. -wieane:*- |COVINGTON AREA | WORLD SERVICE COUNCIL CLOsEs ‘The Covington Area World Service Council closed a successful two days session at Grove M. E. church Wednes- day night with an instructive and in- spiring address on “The New Age and Its Demands” by Rev. H. King, D. D., of Cincinnati, Ohio, editor of the Southwest Recorder. The Council ‘opened Monday night. The scheduled address ou “Liberia” was postponed ‘because of the unavoidable absence of Bishop Clair, who did not arrive until Tuesday morning. An address on “Meeting Responsibilities in Christian Education” by Dr. R. B. Hays, pres- ident of George R, College, Sedalia, Mo., was substituted. The District Superintendents Couneil occupied the morning and afternoon sessions of Tuesday, Bishop Clair’s address be- ing given at the night session. A good number of clerieal and lay del- egates were present from the area which includes Ohio, Kentucky, Wis- consin, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Okla- homa, Colorado and Kansas. MRS, GIBSON GORDON SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS Nellie, beloved wife of Gibson Gor- don, died at her late residence, 2418 Binney street, early Wednesday morn- ing after an illness of several months, Mrs. Gordon returned a few weeks ago from Jacksonville, Ill, her former home, where she had gone in quest of health, and where for a time she seemed to improve, but later lost ground. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were married here 23 years ago and have resided here continuously since that time being rated among our most suc- cessful and substantial citizens. Their only child, a daughter, Frances D., an accomplished musician, received ‘her B. A. from the University of Omaha in June. Mrs. Gordon is survived by her husband and daughter; her fath- er, Anderson Banks of Jacksonville, IIL; a brother, Fred D. Banks of Peo- ria, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Harrison J. Pinkett and Mrs. Roy Williamson of Omaha; a nephew, Freddie Banks of Omaha, and other relatives, ‘The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the family residence. The Rev. Dr. ‘Trusty, pastor of St. Paul Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member, officiating. THE NORTH SIDE, BRANCH Y. W. C. A. The Committee of Management held its last meeting of the season at the YW. C. A. Wednesday, July 8 The meeting was very impressive. Devo- tions were led by Mrs. Helen Maham- mitt, Reports from the various com- mittees were read and received with much enthusiasm. A complete report of the fiances for the first six months of the year’s work of the Y. W. C. A. was made by the finance chairman, Mrs. Helen Mahammitt, The report showed the financial standing of each THE MONITOR Ee committee individually. To date the finance committee leads with $85 to its credit. Although the other com- mittees have not been as successful they have striven hard to realize their part of the quota. Almost 50 per cent of the quota to be raised by the Y. W. C. A. has already been raised. Communications were read by Mrs. John Albert Williams, the secretary of the board. Remarks were made by Miss Ruth Collins, the Girl Reserve secretary. Miss Collins was heartily received by the committee of man- agement. A very interesting report was read by Miss Edna Stratton. The report included a statement of the re- pairs about the building. The meet- ing was closed by the chairman, Mrs. Estella Craig, who read two very fitting and appropriate poems. The meeting adjourned to meet the first Wednesday in September. Mrs. Le- nora Gray will lead in devotions. OMAHA WOMAN PUBLISHED ADDRESSES IN PAMPHLET Mrs. Senora Mae Wilkinson has just published in pamphlet form her Annual Message to the recent Eighth Annual Session of the New Era Wo- men’s Convention of Nebraska. The pamphlet also contains two other ex- cellent and thoughtful addresses en- titled, “How Shall We Face the Prob- lems of Migration?” and “The Demo- ralizing Effeets of Teaching Race Prejudice at the Fireside”. All of these addresses are carefully thought out, well written and replete with sound advice and helpful sugges- ) a | ; aaa Eee aR De Sis, iy | a Ve X a Oe RS ae ; m ba | As ; a a & Ee ee Pe * if eA AME a es. tion. Those who have heard Mra. Wil- Kinson speak on various occasions have expressed the wish that her ad- dresses might be published. It is in ‘obedience to this request that Mrs. Wilkinson has put these three ad- dresses in pamphlet form which sells for the modest sum of 25 cents. They are on sale at the North Side Bazaar and by the author. EASTERN DELEGATION TO WOMEN’S FEDERATION PLEASED WITH HOSPITALITY Met at Train by Representatives of Local Federation, Given Sight- Seeing Tour and Dined Twelve prominent club women, members of the Northwestern Federa- tion of Colored Women, en route to Cheyenne, Wyo. arrived in Omaha Tuesday afternoon and were met by representatives of the local women’s club, headed by Mrs. Fannie Russell, state president, and taken for a sight- seeing tour and delightful luncheon at the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., which was a most pleasant affair, thoroughly enjoyed by the guests. ‘Tuesday evening a public meeting and reception was held in Zion Bap- tist church, where an instructive pro gram of speeches and music was en- joyed by a large and appreciative audience. The men's chorus of St. John’s A. M. E. church, under the di- rection of Mr. John C. Parker, gave several pleasing numbers. Mrs. Fannie Russell welcomed the distinguished visitors in a brief, but well chosen address and introduced the speakers. Admirable addresses were delivered by Mrs, A. M. Carter, Mrs. Fannie Turner and Mrs. Joanna Snowden Porter, president of the Northwestern Federation, and vice- president of the National federation, all of Chicago. All the addresses were characterized by an appreciation of the problems before our people, the power of organized womanhood and an earnestness of tone and purpose which show the women of the race to be thoughtful, resourceful and alert, A letter from Mary McLeod Bethune, national president, express- ing her regret at her inability to be present was read, The delegation was composed of the following persons: Mesdames Joanna Snowden Porter, Fannie Turner, Jean- nette Smith, Teressa G. Macon, Laura Gholston, Mamie Miller, Emma Me- Dougall, Azalia Matthews Carter, Strickland, McClure, Green and Town- send. ‘They left Tuesday morning for Lin- coln well pleased with their reception in Omaha. On ThursdayJuly 16th, at 8 p, m. Rev. G. W. Day of Mt. Moriah and his congregation were in charge of @ grand rally at the Spring Hill Bap- tist church, Thirty-third and Emmett streets. Next Sunday, 3 p. m., Rev. J. 8. Williams of Salem and his eon- gregation and on Sunday, the 26th of July, Rev. Z. E, McGee of Pleasant Green and his congregation will be in charge. The public is invited. Mrs, ©. Wood, clerk. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION ve — ‘In the County Court of Douglas Coun- ty, Nebraska, in the matter of the estate of C. E. Allen, deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said Court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 24th day of July, 1925, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 24th day of July, 1925, at 9 o'clock a. m. to eon- test said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Mildred Clark and Louis A. Garland or some other suit- able person and proceed to a settle- ment thereof. 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C., who has been presiding at Covington Area World Service oof the Methodist Episcopal church was the house guest while here of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peebles, 2906 North Twenty-fifth street. Mrs. Boyer whom many friends remember as a former resident of Omaha is the house guest of Mrs. H. J. Pinkett for few days. Third annual one night carnival at Y. W. C. A., Twenty-second and Grant streets, Saturday evening, July 18, under auspices of the Garden Club. Adv. The Roosevelt Post of the American Legion will give a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. John Andrew Singleton, Twenty-eighth and Binney streets, Thursday evening, July 23. Mr. Saybert Hanger is spending his vacation in Omaha, visiting his parents. He is government meat inspector at St. Louis, Mo. Omaha baseball fans will have the opportunity of seeing the Kansas City Monarchs, the fastest colored ball team in the country, soon. This club will visit Omaha August 1st and 2nd and play a fast club to be named later. It is very possible a double header will be played on Sunday, August 2nd. These will be games well worth a person's time in attending. Beauties 1. Miss Mary Buford, Chicago, who won the prize as the best dressed girl at the Golden Brown Beauty Ball held at the Eighth Regiment Armory under the auspices of The Chicago Defender. 2. Miss Thelma Eubanks, winner of the $25 prize as the prettiest girl at the Chicago Golden Brown Ball. 3. Miss Vera Adams, New York City, who won the prize as the prettiest girl at the Interstate Talter's Ball at the New Star Casino. 4. Miss Josephine Leggett, famous actress of New Orleans, who is one of the leaders of the entire country in Madame Mamie Boston Hill is spending his vacation with his father Dr. Hill. Mrs. Fannie Turner of Chicago, active in philanthropic work among prisoners of that city, and a delegate to the Northwestern Federation oof Colored Women at Cheyenne, Wyo., was the guest Tuesday of her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Vanie S. Wheatley, 2519 Hamilton street. Mrs. Julia Wright is very ill at her home, 1918 North Twenty-fifth street. Mrs. Mattie Jackson of 2105 North Twenty-eighth street, accompanied by her two daughters, Mrs. Isabella McKinney and Miss Connie Jackson, and her son-in-law, Clifton McKinney, left Wednesday for Coffeyville, Kans., to attend the grand lodge of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. A beautiful gift to the person holding lucky number at the carnival at the North Side Y. W. C. A.—Adv. Mr. Edward E. Gibson of Chicago, Ill., a delegate to the Covington Area World Service Council, which was held in Grove M. E. church this week was the guest of Attorney and Mrs. A. P. Scruggs. The Rev. Griffin G. Logan, former superintendent of the Topeka District of the M. E. church, but now pastor of the M. E. church of Tulsa, Okla., is here visiting his family who have not yet removed to Oklahoma. Hear Bennie Moten's K. C. Orchestra, O-Keh Record Artists, at the Dreamland Hall July 17.—Adv. Miss Rozena Mack of Little Rock, Ark., a delegate to the Covington Area World Service, was the house guest of Mrs. G. G. Logan, 1628 North Twenty-second street. Miss Edna May Stratton, the secretary of the North Side Branch Y. W. C. A., will leave Monday evening for her home in Pittsburg, Pa., on her vacation. es In Nation Beauty Hightower's national Golden Brown Beauty Contest. 5. Miss Burnadeen Walker, winner of the prize as the best Charleston Dancer at Chicago Golden Brown Ball. 6. Mrs. Austin Wesley, a prominent Dallas matron entered in Beauty Contest. 7. Miss Blonzette Everett, a Xenia, Ohio, beauty in contest. 8. Miss Vivian Gentry, Chicago, champion girl waiter at the Defender's Beauty Ball. Hundreds of girls from every nook and village of the entire United States have been nominated in Madame Mamie Hightower's great beauty contest. Wives, sweethearts, mothers, teachers, business Mrs. T. L. Hawthorne has removed to her new home, 1624 South Sixth street, Council Bluffs, Ia. Mr. W. H. McIntosh has moved to 1624 South Sixth street, Council Bluffs, Ia. Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt will leave Monday for a two weeks vacation with her relatives in Michigan. MOCK TRIAL AT PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH There will be a mock trial held at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Twenty-second and Paul streets, Tuesday evening, July 28, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. It will be a trial for Teaching Evolution. Attorney H. J. Pinkett will be judge. D. H. Oliver will be prosecuting attorney and N. W. Ware, attorney for the defense. The jury will be composed of four physicians, four teachers and four government inspectors. CONTEST Who Is the Most Popular Tennis Girl? Whow Will Your Vote Be for? No. Contestants Votes 1. Geraldine Harris 2 2. Louise Scott 77 3. Helen Fletcher 31 4. Nancy Pharr 69 5. Mercedes Johnson 260 6. Josephine Ratliffe 114 7. Ernestine Singleton 50 8. Melva McCaw 88 This contest is under the direction of the Recreation Committee of the North Side Branch Young Women's Christian Association and will close July 27, 1925. The money will be used to defray the expense of a tennis court which is being erected on Twenty-second street. The girl selling the most votes exceeding two hundred will be declared the most popular tennis girl and will receive a costly, useful and worthy prize. Whom are you voting for? nal Golden Contest women and high school girls from the Pacific are receiving votes. At the conclusion of the contest Miss Golden Brown of America (the girl receiving the most votes) will receive a free trip to Atlantic City, a $100 Trouseau and a gorgeous Hudson Super Six Coach; the next four girls will get a $100 Trouseau and a free trip to Atlantic City with all expenses paid and the next forty-eight girls the leader in each stand will receive a glittering diamond ring. Nomination coupons good for 10,000 votes are being printed in ebster 4243 TWO MORE MEN OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH RELEASED The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, New York, announced the receipt recently of communications from the Parole Officer of the U. S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, announcing that General Prisoner Ben Cecil, former member of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, imprisoned for alleged participation in the Houston, Texas, riots, was released on July 2, 1925, on home parole under the supervision of Mr. W. Hayes McKinney of Detroit, Mich., former president of the Detroit branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and now member of the legal committee of the Detroit branch. The N. A. A. C. P. was also advised that James Coker, another of the Houston prisoners, is illigible for release on home parole on August 9th. The N. A. A. C. P. secured a first friend and advisor for Mr. Coker. The release of Messrs. Cecil and Coker brings the total to thirty since the petition signed by 125,000 signatures gathered by the N. A. A. C. P. and co-operating agencies was presented to President Coolidge in February, 1924. AMERICAN LEGION APPOINTS CITIZENS COMMITTEE At a meeting of citizens and members of the American Legion, Monday evening at 2206 North Twenty-fourth street, chairmen of the various committees were appointed to aid in putting over the American Legion convention. Dr. J. H. Hutten was chosen the general chairman and R. L. Williams the secretary. And the following were named chairmen of various committees: Harry Anderson, personnel committee; M. F. Singleton, guests and reunions; Joe Thomas, badges and trophies; Count Wilkinson, editor of the New Era, information; Rev. John Albert Williams, editor of The Monitor, publicity; Alfonzo Wilson and J. G. Jewell, joint chairmen of entertainment and contests; Ed Turner, Brown all the leading publications of our Group. In addition, from 50 to 100 votes are being packed with each of the world famous Golden Brown Beauty Preparations, which are on sale at all druggists. Madame Hightower, long adored as the Benefactress of our Group, has determined to crown her great work by discovering the real beauties of our Group. Every Race Girl in America has a chance and thousands are asking their friends to help them save the coupons and sending them in to Madame Hightower, in care of the Golden Brown Chemical Company at Memphis, Tenn. The Lote Ben Gwyn Madame Mamie Hightower Tom Lee Do You Take a Race Paper? Subscribe Now for The Monitor $2.00 a Year provo marshall; T. P. Mahammitt, finance; A. F. Peoples, decorations; J. D. Lewis and Al Gray, joint chairmen of transportation and auto; James A. Clark, hotels and housing; D. McQueen and Dr. L. E. Britt, halls and seating, and Dan Desdunes, concessions. Messrs. Allen Jones and R. C. Price were chosen vice-chairmen of the finance committee; Messrs. Frank James and P. M. Harris were chosen vice-chairmen of transportation and automobile committee, and Messrs. Chas. Solomon and M. Lynch were named vice-chairmen of the hotels and housing committee. Specially selected men from the American Legion have been assigned to serve on each of the foregoing committees. A brief outline of the work to be done was given by officers of the Roosevelt Post of the American Legion. Those officers had already done much of the preliminary work incident to the convention. Work of the various committees will now proceed intensively. Close contact is kept with the central headquarters through the liaison officer of the Roosevelt Post. Meetings will be held regularly in the futre. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT The funeral of Mrs. Amey Smtih, who died last Friday at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Jerome Easley, was held in the A. M. E. churchSunday afternoon. Rev. C. R. Ross of Newman Methodist church preached. Mrs. Smith had been recently brought home from Warrenburg, Mo., sick, from which illness she never recovered. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends. Mrs. M. Gipson was found dead at her home some time last Monday by a friend. The remains were removed to the undertaker and prepared for burial. Mrs. Gipson had been living alone for some time. She died suddenly. The funeral was held in Mt Gwyn, Lee, N The Late Ben Gwyn MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Never in the history of Memphis have so many or so signal honors been paid to members of our race as in the past four months, and most particularly in the last two months, great has been the service rendered by members of our community by members of our Group as appreciated it as never before in its life of more than 105 years. The Memphis Commercial Appeal, which has the largest circulation of any white newspaper in the entire South, has given large space daily for more than six weeks past to raising funds to buy a home for Tom Lee, the hero of the "Norman" disaster when that boat sank in the Mississippi in May, Mr. Lee, passing in a launch, pulled back to the sinking ship and saved life after life, carrying a load to shore and then hurrying back to the docked bulk. In all, single-handed, the hundred, the round the two men, women and children. To date the Commercial Appeal has raised nearly three thousands dollars towards the Lee home. The Literary Digest also has paid tribute to this humble worker who became famous overnight because he saw his duty and per- Do You Zion Baptist church last Wednesday. Rev. H. W. Botts preached. Mrs. Nellie Maston left Saturday to visit relatives in Keokuk, Ia. Friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Colley to surprise Mrs. Colley on her birthday Tuesday night. The affair was a great success with a beautiful birthday cake and lighted candles arranged by her daughters, Mrs. Malone and Miss Colley. A number of gifts and cards were received. Ices and cake were served. Mrs. Mayme E. Miller and Miss Barton of Chicago, Ill., representing Educators' association, are in the city for an indefinite stay. Visitors from Omaha, Mesdames Perkins, Johnson, Smith and Mr. Hawkins. They attended Quinn Chapel services on Sunday. MMrs. P. L. Moore left Saturday night to visit relatives in Cheyenne, Wyo. Rev. M. C. Knight, Mrs. Ida Allen who was acting district steward, Misses Cleopatra Ross and Floss Reed returned home from Sunday school convention Friday bringing splendid reports from all departments. Mrs. M. C. Knight is visiting in Horton, Kans. The L. L. Kensington Club met at the home of Mrs. O. Donnels at a covered dish luncheon. The hostess served ices. Business meeting occupied the time. Mrs. Bessie Irving was agreeably surprised Thursday night by the M. C. Club and friends who gave a birthday party at the pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huston. The flower garden was artificially lighted and Madame Hightower Madame Mamie Hightower formed it when to fall would have meant 32 more lives lost in the horrible disaster. The late Ben Gwyn, has also received front-page notice because of his noble character and unselfish devotion to church and city during his long life. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Spending 47 years on two jobs, at the time of his death Mr. Gwyn was head of the shipping and delivery departments of Ridgely's, the finest tailoring house in the entire South, as well as one of the oldest in the United States. With Ridgely's, Mr. Gwyn handled more than $1,000,000 of bank deposits and pay roll money, according to President Faquin of the Ridgely Company. He knew nearly all of the prominent men of Memphis and of Mississippi by name. He is survived by five daughters and one son. Another Memphian who is being honored throughout the South is Madame Mamie Hightower, internationally famed beauty culturist, who is at present recuperating from strenuous months, taking a short trip South. She will be back at her home within two or three days. presented a beautiful picture. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Mrs. Fred D. Forbes left Sunday for Coffeeville, Kans., to attend the International Order of Twelve, which convenes Tuesday morning. A meeting of high officials of which Mrs. Forbes is a member will be held Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Irving motored to their old home in Horton, Kans., Sunday. STEPHENSON'S TRIAL DELAYED UNTIL FALL Noblesville, Ind., July 17. (A. P.)—The trials of D. C. Stephenson, former dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan, Earl Gentry and Earl Klinck, charged jointly with murder in connection with the death of Madge Oberholtzer, Indianapolis girl, will not be held until October. After rival counsel failed to agree which of the trio shall be tried first, Judge Fred E. Hines adjourned the April term of the Hamilton county circuit court. 400 STUDENTS ATTENDING MILES MEMORIAL COLLEGE Birmingham, Ala., July 17.—Four hundred and three students have been registered in the summer school of Miles Memorial college, which has been in session here since the first week in June. Eighteen teachers and instructors from the leading colleges and universities of the country comprise the staff of instruction. EVER-STRATE HAIR DRESSING Special Treatment for Bobbed Hair MRS. C. C. JOHNSON 1515 No. 26th St. Web. 1984 er Honored Tom Lee Madame Hightower, determined to find the greatest beauties of our Group, recently launched her great Golden Brown Beauty Contest, after which a splendid Hudson Super Six Coach will be given to Miss Golden Brown of America (the girl receiving the most votes). The five girls leading will each be given a free trip to Atlantic City, a $100 trousseau and the next forty-eight girls (the leader in each state in the Union) will each receive a gorgeous diamond ring. Sweethearts, wives, teachers, business women, schoolgirls by the hundreds are working for election as Miss Golden Brown. Free votes are packed in each of the famous Golden Brown Beauty Preparations. The loveliest, the scintillating beauties of our Group will assemble at Atlantic City at the expense of the Golden Brown Chemical Company in October where they will be welcomed by a reception committee composed of some of the nationally famous men and women of the race, including Halle Brown, the famous lecturer and reader; Edouard Scott, the artist, and others of national importance, both in business and the professions. e Paper? SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Sung Eucharist With Sermon 8 p.m. Service and Sermon The Church With a Welcome and a Message, Come PAGE FOUR FERENCE IN DENVER The N. A. A. P. C. has made public the resolutions adopted at the Sixteenth Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. The resolutions in part were as follows: Aims of the Association We have before us today five major aims: 1. The complete abolition of lynching and mob law; 2. Political freedom; 3. Industrial democracy; 4. Better education; 5. The absolute ending of segregation of all sorts based on race and color. Let no one think that lynching is stopped in America as long as one victim every month is publicly murdered and even burned by mobs. There is no political salvation for the Negro as long as he is owned body and soul by the republican party or by any other party. A free, intelligent ballot is our one political salvation and no place, honor, or salary is worth its loss. We stretch again hands of fellowship and sympathy to all the working people of this land and the world. We would unite with them as equals and as fellows, striving through organization to make modern industry democratic rather than autocratic, to end monopoly and privilege in credit and capital and to make social welfare rather than individual wealth the end of all industry. We are deeply alarmed at the lack of common schools for our children and we see widespread effort to deny us high school training and to keep our talented youth out of colleges and professional schools. We believe in humanity; we believe in the social and civic equality of all men; we will fight to the bitter end every effort to separate, segregate and publicly humiliate human beings of any kind, because of race or color. We are fighting residential segregation in the last ditch before the Supreme Court of the United States. We are attacking disfranchisement in the South by bringing the white primary before the bar of national justice. The Bullard Slander Resolved, That we note with disgust and resentment the attempt of General Robert Lee Bullard of Alabama and the United States Army to defame and discredit the men of the Ninety-second Division (colored) of the American Epidition Forces in France. A cloud of witnesses has arisen to overwhelm with denials this assailant of brave men and faithful soldiers; it is not necessary for us to add to a refutation so complete and signal. But we feel impelled to record our solemn protest against General Bullard's action as a hostile gesture, most improper in any army officer, from the element in the South that is still unlightened and still cave dwelling, and as a gross, wanton insult to ten per cent of the people that pay General Bullard his wages and whose servant he is. Haiti The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, assembled in its Sixteenth Annual Conference, respectfully reminds the President of the United States and its Secretary of State that the independent and sovereign republic of Haiti is still occupied, in defiance of international law by American troops. We beg leave to represent that all of the purposes alleged as excuses for this illegal occupation have been achieved. Under the military power of the United States the constitution of Haiti has been destroyed and a new one substituted. The American capital that sought advantages denied under the old constitution has made its desired investments under the new American sugar corporations are now prosperously installed in the subjugated country. We submit that in these condition the time has come for us to fulfill our belated obligations to this oppressed country. We therefore request that American troops be withdrawn from Haiti at once and the country restored to such of its people as still survive. Abolitionists In view of the persistent and evidently concerted effort to discredit the leaders of the great abolition movement that freed this country from the terrible blight and ineffable shame of slavery, it is the sense of this conference that wherever and whenever possible this association should commemorate the birthdays and public services of those noble and unselfish men and women. AMHERST STUDENTS Amherst, Mass., July 17.—When the annual convocation at Amherst college was held recently three members of our race were among those to graduate with high honors. It marks the first time in the history of the college that the members of our group have made such a splendid showing. Degrees were conferred upon Henry Hastie, 608 Q street N. W., Washington, D. C., a star athlete, who was valedictorian of his class. Hastie was also president of the Phi Beta Kappa honor fraternity. William Monteque Cobb, 1326 T street, Washington, D. C., was given the highest honor of any member of his class when he was awarded a scholarship to study at Wood's Hole Marine laboratory. Cobb has the honor of being the second member of our race to win this distinction, the first person being Dr. Just of Howard university. Will Mercer Cook, son of Will Marion Cook and Abbie Mitchell, won the Phi Beta Kappa key. He also won a $1,500 scholarship to study at Sarbonne, France. He is to be married soon to Miss Bernice Wilson of New York city and will sail with his bride. Charlie Drew, captain of Amherst track team for 1926, will be graduated next year. All are members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent to respectable married couple. 2310 Twenty-second street. Webster 4162. FURNISHED HOUSE—Will share a furnished house with some responsible party. Will consider children. 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MEDICINE CO. 156 William Street, New York JUST A FEW GOOD HOMES TO SELECT FROM Now Vacant, Want Quick Sale 1623 North 23rd Street 2905 North 26th Street 1831 North 21st Street 3020 Franklin Street 2623 Grant Street 2802 North 28th Street 2610 Wirt Street 2621 Grant Street 2116 North 27th Avenue Can Arrange Terms to Suit Purchaser Many Other Good Homes to Select From Office Phone WEbster 2900 Res. WEbster 0839 Notary Public Office 2221 North 24th St. Jewell Building Deacon Director LOOK HERE FIRST! LOOK!! LOOK!!! Classified Negro Business and Professional Directory These Firms Can Supply Your Needs and Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage LOOK HE Classified Ne These Firms Can ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS JOHN T. McDONALD, Sr., Architect and Builder. 3809 Camden Ave. "Better Built Houses for Less." Ken. 5634. BARBER SHOPS CENTRAL BARBER SHOP. J. H. Russell, proprietor, 1918Cuming St., at 20th. First class service. BAGGAGE AND HAULING J. A. GARDNER'S TRANSFER. Baggage, express, moving, light and heavy hauling. Reliable and competent. Six years in Omaha. 2622 Maple Street. Phone WEbster 4120. C. H. HALL, stand, 1405 No. 24th Baggage and express hauling to all parts of the city. Phones. Res. We. 1056; stand. We. 0530. BEAUTY PARLORS MME. A. L. McMILLAN, 2525 Hamilton. We. 0348. Antiseptic hair grower for ladies who wish beautiful hair. Once tried, always used. Satisfaction guaranteed. MME. E. HACKLEY LAWSON, 2631 Lake street. We. 1655. Scalp treatments scientifically done. All kinds of human hair goods made to order. Acme hair preparations and skin whitener for sale. MME. ANNA L. MITCHELL, 2860 Corby street. We. 7108. Buva System graduate. Scalp and beauty specialist. Comfortable, homelike parlors; all work guaranteed. MME. ZELLA SKINNER, Poro System. All work done by electricity. Violet Ray Treatments. Phone We. 6221, 2613 Hamilton Street. MADAM ANNA E. JONES TUBBS. Scalp and hair treatments. For good and quick results call WEBsther 5450. 1712 North 26th Street.—Poro. MADAM A. J. AUSTIN, Beauty Culturist. Manufacturer of Denova hair preparations. Parlors 1411 No. 24th Street. Phone WEBsther 5122. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MADAM CORA M. L. OWENS, Authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker Company. Gives scientific scalp treatments at the "Snow White Beauty Parlor", 2403 North 29th St. WEBsther 2361. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEBsther 6194. MME. H. J. SHELELEY, Beauty Shoppe and College. Toilet articles, hairdressing, manicuring, weaving, facial massage. Open until 9 o'clock by appointment. 1705 North 24th St. Phone WEBster 2763. MADAM WILLIE DIXON, 2426 Blondo street. WEbster 6153. Pore hairdressing, facial massage, Turkish baths. Home comforts. BILLIARD PARLORS THE FRIENDSHIP BILLIARD PAR- LOR. 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 JESSE SNELL, carpenter and builder 1920 North Thirty-sixth street, WE 4630. COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB. WATC For Rent FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. WEbster 6834. FOR RENT—Partly modern furnished rooms in neighborhood of all houses. One block and a half from Armour's. 5219 South 29th street. MA. 0875. FOR RENT—Furnished room with kitchenette in quiet home. Married couple only. 2629 Seward Street. WEbster 1825. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, 2533 Patrick avenue. Two blocks from car line. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anne Banks. 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. We. 6834. 1514$^k$ North Twenty-fourth street WEBster 1822. R. L. Williams commissioner. Free employment bureau. General information. COAL DEALERS C. SOLOMON COAL AND ICE COAL At your service winter and summer. All kinds of good coal at prices to suit. Phones Webster 3901 and 4288 CONFECTIONERIES R. ROBINSON CONFECTIONERY 2608 Seward Street. Pies and cakes baked to order daily. Ice cream cold drinks and sodas. We. 3207 DRESSMAKING and SEWING MRS. ADDIE NELSON, 2631 Grant street, We. 4948. Plain and fancy sewing neatly done. Men's fancy shirts a specialty. MRS. W. H. JOHNSON, 2701 Corby Street. Plain and fancy sewing. Rates reasonable. WEbster 5034. MRS. A. BALDWIN. French system of fancy dressmaking and designing. 2910 North 26th Street. Phone WEbster 6632. MMB. E. C. GREEN. High class dressmaking, and designing. Men's shirts a specialty. 2513 No. 26th street. We. 3318. MRS. C. E. REESE, 2858 Corby, We. 7103. Fashionable dressmaker and ladies' tailor. Most modern and up-to-date electrical appliances. DENTISTS DRS. SINGLETON & SINGLETON, Dentists. 2411 North 24th Street. Phone WEbster 0256. 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. DRY GOODS MRS. H. J. CRAWFORD & SONS 2208 No. 24th street. Ladies' and gents' furnishings. Children's apparel. We. 0184. 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. GARAGES RED FRONT GARAGE, 2816 Cum- Street, Arnold Black, Prop. Repairing a specialty. We. 3480. GROCERIES MONTGOMERY GROCERY, 2531 Lake street. We carry a full line of fresh groceries, meats, fruits and sundries. We. 0226. We. 0226. 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. 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—Light housekeeping rooms. 1 block from car. All modern conveniences. 1712 North Twenty- ty-fifth street. WEBster 5450.-tf. 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—4 rooms, upstairs. $16.50 per month. 2210 No. 26th St. N. Moore. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms from $4.00 up. Web. 4769. Mrs. Williams. Columbia Hall for rent. $15.00 per night. Webster 3401. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum- ing St. Under new management Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. THE WOODROW LAUNDRY, 2711 Charles St. WEbster 5579. Where satisfaction reigns supreme. Wet wash, rough dry, finished work and fine lace curtains neatly done. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farmam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 2502. W. G. MORGAN—Phones ATlantic 9344 and JACKson 0210. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Twenty years' experience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farmam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. D. H. OLIVER, LL. B. Lawyer. Graduate University of Nebraska. Practices in all courts. Jewell Bldg., 2221 No. 24th St. WEbster 0963 and WEbster 1209. NOAH W. WARE, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Bonds furnished reliable persons. 2731 Q St., (So. Side). MArket 5354. Res. WEBster 6613. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 1516 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th St. WE. 3567. Residence. WEBster 4162. MATTRESS MAKERS C. W. ANDERSON, 3325 Emmett street. Webster 1358. Mattresses made over in new ticks, if necessary. 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. PAYTON BUCKNER, Painting. Exterior and interior decorating and stippling. Old furniture and hard wood floors refinished. All work guaranteed. "If he says he will, he will." We. 1520. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO. J. F. NELISon, manager. Estimates furnished. 2522 Lake St. Phone WE. 5846. PRINTERS FORD PRINTING COMPANY, Jewell building, 24th and Grant Sts For good printing see us. We. 1750 REAL ESTATE L. C. BROOMFIELD, Real estate. We buy, sell and rent homes. Office hours all hours. 2425 North 24th St. WEbster 1091. G. B. ROBBINS, Real estate and insurance. 20 Patterson Block, 1623 Farnam St. Office Phone JAckson 2842. FOR RENT—To couple wishing nice housekeeping apartment, two rooms furnished and private kitchen. Price reasonable. Web. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Ave. Miscellaneous FOR SALE—7-room modern house in good condition; ideal location, near 25th and Blondo Sts. Easy terms. Frank C. Best, 310 Peters Trust Building. At. 6135. FOR SALE—Old established chiropody practice, beauty shop and bath parlor. Established 17 years. Owner retiring. Council Gluffs. Phone 3922. LOOK—Fine Social Stationery. Two hundred sheets and fifty envelopes printed with your name and address. A dollar bill. Register Press. Hannibal, Mo. 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. In when South Omaha visit us. Big meals from 25c up. MArket 2860. NEW PLAZZA CAFE, 1801 North 24th St. WEBster 2863. (Formerly Little Wonder Cafe). Has moved into its new quarters, serving home cooked meals, soft drinks of all kinds. Meals sent to any part of the city at moderate prices. 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 J. H. HOLMES, the reliable tailor who gives satisfaction. Suits made to order. Cleaning and repairing. 2218 North 24th St. WEBster 3820. OMAHA DOLLAR CLEANERS 2510 No. 24th St. We. 3800. At your service. We clean and press men's suits, ladies' plain dresses and spring coats for $1.25, delivered any place in the city. Exclusive agents for Style-Center suits and tailor-made caps. 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 duing at reasonable prices. Suits made to your individual measurement. 2120 North 24th. WEBster 1020. 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. 1813 Dodge St. Business, JA. 3423 Res., WE. 6370. KEEP-U-NEAT, Cleaning, Dyeing and repairing. Work called for and delivered. 1919 Cuming street. JAckson 1489. J. C. HALL, 1614 N. 24th St., Omaha, Nebr., progressive tailor. Cleaning, pressing, alterations. We call for and deliver. Suits made to order. Ladies and gents fine tailoring. TAXIS 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. 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. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY No Advertisement Accepted for This Classified Directory for Less Than Six Months ARGE BIG MONEY selling Everstrate to Colored people. Enormous demand. Sure repeater. Eston, 2500 Second Avenue, Dept. 150, Birmingham, Ala. 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. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA