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WILL INVEST $100,000,000 IN LIBERIA Costly Chicago Church, Owned by Negroes, Is Wrecked by Bomb LIFTING :: :: :: :: LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5c a Copy WILL Blake Historical Society Costly Cl LIBERIAN REPUBLIC TO BE DEVELOPED BY AMERICAN CASH Firestone Tire Company Invests Millions in African Lands for the Production of Rubber POSSIBILITIES ARE UNLIMITED New Field of Opportunity Will Undoubtedly Be Developed for Qualified Negroes from America New York City.—(Staff correspondence for the Associated Negro Press.)—There is an old adage that "All things come to those who wait". Some one added, "But you must hustle while you wait". Liberia waited, and hustled, and now is coming into her own. Blocked by democrats and republicans in their effort to borrow $5,000,000 for internal improvements and to tide them over a distressing period, they have come back with a private realization twenty times as large, and which, under the plan of action, will be twenty times as valuable in the prosperity and general development of the western coast republic. It further goes to show that the American business man will go anywhere to get what he wishes, and he will meet on a high business plane any one who will furnish him with the things he wishes. The Firestones of Akron, Ohio, want rubber. For quite some time they have been investigating and negotiating with Liberia on a program of rubber development. They have found, to their own satisfaction, that Liberia affords the most advantageous place in the world for the production of rubber, and so they are going after the job in a big way. This tremendous deal, negotiated between a white man, H. S. Firestone, representing rubber industries, and a black man, Edwin Barclay, secretary of state for the Liberian republic, is doubted by the most gigantic business transaction ever enacted between the two races. It affords an entirely new outlook and a real inspiration for those who have been skeptical about racial futures. This new field will afford a real outlet for those who have qualifications, and who have adventurous ideas. A new harbor is being constructed at Monrovia, the Liberian capitol, and there are to be twenty separate communities developed simultaneously. It has been further announced that skilled artisans; mechanics, physicians, bookkeepers, stenographers and others will be taken from this and other countries into Liberia for the promotion of the necessary detailed work. This will mean that other business will follow—stores of various descriptions. There will be additional schools, churches and building operations for, it is understood, the people will have to have places to live, and it is known that housing facilities are altogether inadequate at present. Because of climatic conditions, the types of houses are somewhat different from those to which Americans are accustomed, and hence will not require as long to construct. With American skill in handling sanitary projects on a large scale, it is believed that Liberia will be made one of the most healthful places in the world to live. African fever has been the most dreaded disease, and even the Liberians have found a way to reduce the dangers of this infection. It is, to say the least, romantic, to consider what may be the probable outcome of a new "door of opportunity" where thousands of Negro Americans may be induced to return to the land of their fathers, and become a definite part of a new economic development, free from American prejudice and handicaps. It is remarked in passing that Haiti, for the present under an American protectorate, affords another unusual opportunity for commercial development on a large scale. C. M. E. OFFICIAL DIES St. Louis, Mo.—Dr. R. S. Stout who for twenty years has been the general secretary of the Church Extension Department of the C. M. E. church, died in St. Louis at Barnes hospital recently. Dr. Stout has been one of the most prominent ministers of our group for many years and has a long and successful record as a high churchman. THE MONITOR "Jackie won't let Baby Bunty get up!" "I'll see about it!" "Why don't you let Bunty up?" "We're playin' post office art; she's a stuck-on stamp!" LINCOLN CONFERENCE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLOSES SESSION Rev. J. H. Ellis Is Assigned to Grove for Another Conference Year— Delegates Are Pleased with The twenty-fourth session of the Lincoln annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, Bishop Keeney presiding, closed Sunday night at Grove M. E. church, with the reading of appointments, the Rev. J. H. Ellis being reassigned to Grove for another conference year. Gratification was expressed for the manner in which the conference was cared for by local citizens. The conference was a markedly successful one from every point of view. There were all told 160 delegates, ministerial and lay, present and the reports presented showed substantial and encouraging growth. Among the outstanding general officers in attendance were the Rev. Dr. L. H. King, of Cincinnati, Ohio, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; the Rev. Dr. E. M. Jones, of New Orleans, La. secretary of the Pension and Relief Fund; and the Rev. J. W. Golden of Philadelphia, representative of the Evangelistic department. At the service Sunday afternoon Mrs. Peachie Ecton was ordained as a deacon. DR. MOTON PAYS TRIBUTE TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH New Orleans, La.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, in a speech at Jerusalem Temple under the auspices of the National Council of the Episcopal Church, in session in this city, said that he "would rather be a black man in the United States than any human that walks", because he would rather have the chance to work with his people than to be any other human being. Dr. Moton paid high tribute to the Episcopal Church for its assistance in helping the Negro to better conditions and pointed out that this church did not split over the civil war and its problems regarding the Negro. Continuing, he said: "The Negro is putting more and more trust in the white man every day; we don't want to be white—all we ask is for you to help us fit ourselves to help ourselves, and you are doing it. We do want decent coaches to ride in; decent living conditions in a decent part of the towns and an equal chance to make good." The history of the church institute was reviewed by the Rev. Robert Patton, D. D., white, director of the institute. He said the institute originated twenty years ago with a board composed equally of northern and southern men. Progress for the first few years was slow, the Episcopal church aiding but two schools to care for 10,000,000 Negroes. Today it has ten on its list. The aim of the church is to put one school in every southern state and these schools are to be devoted to the selection and training of Negro leaders. RESCUES BOY CLIMBER New York, N. Y.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—A seven-year-old boy, who escaped without giving his name, was rescued by Sidney Fisher, colored building superintendent who reached the roof of the building just in time to grab the boy who was hanging from the cornice. Indianapolis, Ind.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—A new indictment charging conspiracy to commit a felony has been returned by the grand jury against D. C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1925 CLARENGE DARROW TO HEAD SWEET'S DEFENSE; DETROIT National Advancement Association Retains Famous Chicago Lawyer As Chief Counsel in Important Case STRONG LEGAL STAFF SECURED New York.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has announced that the celebrated lawyer, Clarence Darrow, who was chief counsel in the Tennessee evolution case, has been retained to head the defense of Dr. O. H. Sweet and ten other Negroes charged with murder for defending Dr. Sweet's home from a mob in Detroit. Arrangements were concluded with Mr. Darrow recently and he left Chicago to go to Detroit and prepare the case for earl trial. Associated with Mr. Darrow will be Arthur Garfield Hayes of New York, counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. The staff of counsel retained for the case, who will work under the leadership of Mr. Darrow includes a well known white Detroit attorney together with the colored counsel who have been associated with the case from the beginning. In making the announcement of Mr. Darrow's association with the case as chief counsel, James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said: "The Detroit case involves the third and most dangerous phase of segregation. The N. A. A. C. P. has fought and won a victory in the United States Supreme Court, in the matter of segregation by ordinance or law. We shall very soon argue in the supreme court the question of segregation by private agreement among whites property owners. We are now facing in Detroit, segregation by mob violence. "If in the Detroit case the Negro is not upheld in the right to defend his home against eviction by a riotous mob, no decent Negro home anywhere in the United States will be secure. In the Detroit case where the colored people are being tried on the charge of murder in the first degree, because they did exercise the right of defending their home, the Advancement Association has secured the best legal talent that the United States affords. "The N. A. A. C. P. will spare no effort and, so far as our resources go, will spare no money. The amount of work the association can do in this case, the case now pending in the supreme court and other cases, will depend on the financial support the colored people of the country will give." "The N. A. A. C. P. wants money to fight these cases. These two segregation cases, together with the vitally important, Texas disfranchisement case, which has now also reached the supreme court, obligate the N. A. A. C. P. in the sum of approximately $20,000. Will the colored people of the country furnish the ammunition for this fight upon which one of their most fundamental rights depends? We want contributions of from $100 to one dollar. Send checks to J. E. Spingarn, treasurer of the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth avenue, New York City." ONE MAN HOLDS MOB AT BAY Birmingham, Ala.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—After having been cornered by a mob of more than 500 whites, John Asbury, with an ax in his hand, held the crowd at bay until police officers arrived. He surrendered to them without a struggle. FINANCE COMMITTEE RENDERS ACCOUNT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES Complete Report of All Money Received by Citizens' Committee Appointed to Cooperate with Roosevelt Post The finance committee of the citizens' committee appointed to co-operate with Roosevelt Post No. 30 of the American Legion to raise funds for the entertainment of the Legionnaires respectfully submits and makes public its report of all money received and expended, receipts and vouchers being available for inspection. The finance committee was composed of M. F. Singleton, chairman; R. L. Williams, R. C. Price and Allen Jones. The total receipts were $250.29 and the total expenditures $145.00, leaving a balance of $105.29 which has been turned over to Roosevelt Post. Receipts and expenditures are itemized below. The committee desires to acknowledge receipt of and thank the following contributors for the sum set after each name: M. F. Singleton, $5.00; H. L. Preston $3.00; E. W. Killingsworth, $10.00; Dr J. A. Singleton, $5.00; T. T. McNeil, $2.00 William Davis, $5.00; Dr. W. W. Peebles $5.00; James R. Bell, $5.00; Cunningham Wilson, $3.00; John A. Gardner, $3.00 Charles Saunders, $2.00; James A. Clarke $2.50; J. H. Hutten, $5.00; James G. Jewell, $5.00; Dr. L. E. Britt, $5.00; M. Lynch, $5.00; W. G. Haynes, $5.00; R. C Long, $5.00; P. M. Harris, $5.00; J. Dillard Crawford, $5.00; Metz Manion, $5.00; H. J. Pinkett, $5.00; W. B. Bryant, $2.00; T. P. Mahammitt, $5.00; John A. Smith, $1.00; Douglas Redden, $3.00; Edward Nicholson, $5.00; Nat Hunter, $2.00; Orlc South, $2.00; Tommy Wilson, $2.00; A. F. Peoples, $5.00; Robert Coleman, $5.00; Olie Jackson, $4.00; Earl A. Wheeler, $2.00; James Bell, $1.00; A. L. Anderson $1.00; J. S. Turner, $1.00; Mr. Rich, $5.00; Policeman Bureh, $5.00; St. John's A. M. E. Church, $31.29; John Fawcett, $3.00; Bud Trent, $1.00; Joseph Thomas, $3.00; J. Bernstein, $2.00; George Watson, $2.00; Reid Duffy Pharmacy, $10.00; Leroy C. Broomfield, $2.00; M. D. Colton, $1.00; W. B. Nichol, $1.00; U. S. Matthews $1.00; Dr. G. B. Lennox, $5.00; Mayo and Jackson, $5.00; Dr. Craig Morris, $2.00; Claude C. G. Stockman, $2.00; P. G. Perty, $2.00; Dr. G. B. Hingston, $5.00; T. C. Ross, $5.00; Dr. A. A. Foster, $1.00; P. M. Katzman, $1.00; H. Dolgolf, $0.00; D. Schwartz, 50 cents; Liberty Drug Co. $1.00; W. J. Eskelson, $1.00; Carl Franklin $5.00; W. E. Saunders, 50 cents; W. O Dunn, 50 cents; Sol Lewis, $1.00; total $250.29. The following is a list of the expenditures: Rufus C. Long, for flags, $50.00; J. G. Jewell, hall rent and music, $41.00; Harry W. Long, auto driving, $20.00; Robert Herrington, decorations, $15.00; Monitor Publishing Co., printing report, $10.00; New Era Printing Co., printing, $9.00; total, $145.00. M. F. Singleton, Chairman. R. L. Williams, R. C. Price, Allen Jones. Dr. J. H. Hutten, General Chairman Citizens' Committee. IMPORT COTTON PICKERS Memphis, Tenn.—Plantation owners in Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee are hoping that the acute labor shortage in the cotton fields will be relieved with the importation of Mexicans and colored families from the North. For sometime there has been an effort to entice Negro farmers back to the South, but it has met with so little success that the cotton magnates feel it may be easier and cheaper to import the Mexicans. MEXICANS SUE U. S. FOR LYNCHING Pueblo, Colo.—The Mexican government has filed a claim of $50,000 against the United States as a result of the lynching here of Jose Gonzales and Santos Ortez, September 13, 1919. PIONEER RACE EDITOR SUCCUMBS TO PROTRACTED ILLNESS Cyrus D. Bell Who Had Made His Home Here for Nearly 60 Years Passes Away at Residence of Daughter FUNERAL SATURDAY P. M. Cyrus D. Bell, one of Omaha's pioneer residents, and first race editor, passed quietly away Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Moore, 2629 Seward street. Mr. Bell, who with his only unmarried daughter, Miss Bessie, had lived for many years in their home at Thirty-first and Maple streets, and who had been in poor health for the past ten years, was taken to a local hospital early last week, but expressing a desire to go to Mrs. Moore's home, was removed there Saturday night. Although very weak he was conscious until the last, his three daughters being at his bedside when he passed away. Cyrus D. Bell was born in slavery at Jackson, Miss., about eight years ago. He came to Omaha in 1868, where he had since resided, with the exception of a few months spent in Plattsmouth during the latter part of that year. Being of a studious nature, and a thoroughly self-made man, he acquired quite a liberal education, and became a fluent and forceful writer, his pen being every ready to champion the rights of his race. Being an independent thinker, he did a bold thing for a Negro in those early days, he espoused the cause of the democratic party, believing in its principles, and that the race ought to divide on public issues just as other elements of the citizenship do. This position, which he aggressively maintained, did not make him popular with his race, who in those days felt themselves mortgaged to the republican party. He was a painter and paper-hanger by trade and many of the fine old residences of Omaha were painted and decorated by him. During Cleveland's first administration he was appointed government store keeper. He was about this time also that he began the publication of Omaha's first race newspaper, The Afro-American Sentinel, which he successfully edited for three years. In its early years he was active in the affairs of St. Philip's Episcopal Mission, serving as Sunday School superintendent, organist and lay reader. Mrs. Bell, who was Miss Cecelia Scantlin, died several years ago. Mr. Bell is survived by six children, Eugene, of Mason City, Miss; Miss Bessie, Walter W., Mrs. William H. Johnson and Mrs. John Moore all of Omaha; and Mrs. Gordon Handy of Chicago. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock, from the Church of St Philip the Deacon, Rev. John Albert Williams, officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn. GRANDMOTHER, OVER 100. DANCES ON BIRTHDAY New York, N. Y.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Mrs. Francois Levapreth, Staten Island, celebrated her 105th birthday with a party. She shows few of the signs of old age, having just been forced to admit that she was growing old because she found it necessary to buy glasses to read with. She danced with her guests, said she liked automobiles and musical comedies, and went on record against prohibition, short skirts and powder puffs. FISK CELEBRATES JUBILEE Nashville, Tenn.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Appropriate exercises were held in the chapel of Fish University recently, celebrating jubilee day. A number of talks on folk music were featured. IN LIB Wrecked b IN LIB Wrecked b VICAR OF ST. PHILIPS PARISH CELEBRATES 34th ANNIVERSARY Tendered a Very Delightful Party by Members of His Congregation and Presented Purse—Old Friends Present A large congregation was present last Sunday morning at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon when the Rev. John Albert Williams celebrated the thirty-fourth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Members of other parishes who were present at his ordination were also among the worshippers. The sermon topic was "Gratitude for God's Mercies"; from the text, "I am not worthy of the least of all Thy mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast showed unto Thy servant." Gen. 30: 11-10. Monday night a pleasant surprise party in honor of the occasion was tendered the pastor by parishioners and friends. About 7:30 he was cleverly dispatched by his wife on an errand which detained him for about an hour. When he returned home the rectory had been taken possession of and decorated by parishioners who crowded every available space. A short program was rendered, including a solo by Mrs. Hattie Brown of Zion Baptist church, after which Mr. Henry W. Black, in a well-chosen speech, presented Father Williams with a purse as a token of appreciation, to which the recipient, visibly touched responded. He was then presented with a large beautifully decorated cake, on which was traced, "Congratulations, 34th anniversary", made by Mrs. Charles T. Smith. He cut the cake and it formed a part of the delicious refreshment served. The surprise was planned Thursday by the Woman's Auxiliary and was enthusiastically taken up by the congregation. DISCOVER NEW "RACE" ON PURA RIVER, RUSSIA Moscow, Russia.—(By the Associated Negro Press.—Discovery of a new race is reported by Prof. B. N. Gorodoff, the Russian explorer who recently traversed western Siberia. He found on the river Pura, he states, five clans containing more than 600 people, having a language different from any of the tribes of the western Siberia jungles, and differing from the adjacent Samoyede tribes by their dark hair and complexions. They have little intercourse with their neighbors, and only a few engage in the fall fishing beyond the borders of their own country. They call themselves the "forest people". DAVIS ELECTED GEORGIA NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN Atlanta, Ga.—(By the Associated Negro Press)—At a meeting altogether free from the race issue and marked by harmony of the most wholesome sort, Benjamin J. Davis, editor and owner of the "Atlanta Independent", was placed in the shoes of the late Henry Lincoln Johnson, by being elected, almost unanimously republican national committeeman for the state of Georgia. The election of the "Independent" editor brings to the fore one of Georgia's fighting leaders. His career has been marked by a willingness to mix it with anybody for principle's sake and by a sanity and conservatism that was oftentimes confusing and maddening to his opponents. He is said to be one of the wealthiest Negroes in Georgia. PARDON BOY TO SEE HIS DYING MOTHER New Orleans, La.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—In order that he might see his mother before her death, a special pardon was granted to Clay Thompson, a youth of East Carrol, who is serving a year's sentence in the penitentiary on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. When the attorneys representing the accused boy presented a physician's certificate showing the aged mother was paralyzed and near death the pardon board quickly granted the pardon and ordered his release. COWBOY BISHOP SAYS WOMEN "MUST OBEY" New Orleans, La.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Declaring that nature means for man to lead women, the Right Rev. Irving P. Johnson, known as the "Cowboy Bishop", asserted: "When I am shown a cow moose at the head of a heard, I'll believe woman is fit to be head of the family." ```markdown ``` 536 Vol. XI—No. 16 BERIA by Bomb Chicago, Ill.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—At four o'clock last Friday morning residents within a mile radius of Fifty-third street and Michigan avenue were aroused from their beds by the detonation from a bomb which destroyed the mammoth Bethesda Baptist Church at the confluence of the above streets and broke window panes in houses and stores for six blocks around. The blast was the worst ever experienced in Chicago and carried stark fear into the hearts of thousands who feared that its thunderous voice was the herald of an earthquake. The Bethesda Baptist Church was recently purchased from a Jewish congregation which had joined with another group of Jews and erected a synagogue in another locality. The purchase price is said to have been $250,000, which, according to real estate men, was much less than the edifice was actually worth. It stood majestically in the center of an aristocratic settlement of rich Jews and a white bourgeoisie from the merchant and commercial classes. Ten months ago it was bombed and damage done to the extent of $3,500. At that time the pastor, backed by his congregation, made the announcement that he did not intend to move. He is the Rev. Eli T. Martin. Several of the richest Chicago Negroes are members of the church, including Anthony Overton, president of the Overton-Hygienic Company and of the Douglass National Bank, and Mrs. Jesse Binga, wife of the president of the Binga State Bank. Mr. Overton stated that the church was insured against bombing for $225,000 and against fire for $200,000. The damage done to the structure was estimated to have been $125,000, which is therefore covered by insurance. Another $100,000 damage was done in the immediate neighborhood in the breaking of windows and the tearing loose of residence and apartment house foundations. Hundreds of whites were forced to leave their homes and to hire guards to protect their exposed personal property. The state attorney's office got busy immediately and began an investigation, aided by the Keystone National Detective Agency, which looks more hopeful than any move yet made to apprehend the persons guilty of perpetrating bomb outrages against Negroes in the last seven years. A search was begun for fifteen whites, supposed to be ringleaders in certain protective associations which have been raising funds for the purpose of driving colored buyers from white districts. It is reported that information was given to the state attorney's office by a colored woman who has been "passing" and attending meetings where the plans were discussed. This is expected to prove of inestimable value in apprehending the guilty parties. JAPAN BANS BOBBED HAIR AND SHORT SKIRTS New York.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)-Dispatches from Tokio, Japan, indicate that Japan is not going to be led by the radical styles of the Occident. Bobbed hair was checked by an order issued banning all styles of occidental headdress and the women have been forbidden to wear short skirts by the arbiters of fashion in the island kingdom. Rockwood, Tenn.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Aaaron Roddy, who for nearly half a century has helped to dig every grave in the Glen Alice cemetery, died recently from the effect of birdshot fired into his back by an unknown assailant. There were eighty-four bullet holes in his clothing. GROWING :: :: :: :: THANK YOU Vol. XI—No. 16 BAPTIST CHURCH AGAIN BOMBED AND BADLY DAMAGED Costly Chicago Structure Purchased and Occupied by Race Shattered .... By Tremendous Blast Heard Miles Away INSURANCE WILL COVER LOSS State Attorney's Office Has Begun Rigid Investigation Which Promises Apprehension of Bombers AGED GRAVEDIGGER SHOT THE MONITOR THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the Unit 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 al- 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 BECOMING SERIOUS As our pioneer editor he for subsequent publication 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. THE apparent determination upon the part of a certain class of white people in cities throughout the country to prevent respectable colored citizens from purchasing, building or occupying property in certain localities is becoming quite serious. The urge that moves progressive colored people to improve their living conditions is the same as that which moves other race groups. This is something which our opponents refuse to understand. They seem to think that while it is perfectly proper and lawful for white people to move into any neighborhood which their circumstances will afford it is absolutely wrong for colored people to do the same thing and that they must be restricted to such neighborhoods and localities as the elect few shall designate. This attitude is of course fundamentally wrong. And the attempt to exclude our people by violence and intimidation will only beget violence. It also must be evident that if colored people are to be removed from block to block at the behest of some objector, the logical outcome of this procedure will mean expulsion from the country. The United States needs to get a new viewpoint as to the rights of all citizens, black and white, and the authorities must see to it that these rights are respected and that self-constituted groups shall not be allowed the lawless pleasure of interfering with the homes and property rights of lawabiding citizens. This is the issue in the residential segregation mania which is sweeping the country. MENTAL STAGNATION THERE is no need for mental stagnation in these days. Literature is at hand in abundance on almost every conceivable subject. Opportunities for study are generously afforded. No one is so driven but that he can take a few minutes every day for improving his mind by judicious reading. One should plan some systematic course of reading during the long winter nights for mental improvement and as a counterpoise to the jazz craze of the times. Do some solid reading. Seek proportionment between all elements of recreation. There is real danger of mental stagnation even in these days of large opportunities, for mental growth and alertness. A PIONEER PASSES THE death of Cyrus D. Bell removes one of Omaha's early colored pioneers. Those who were his contemporaries are very few. The ranks of those sturdy, outstanding men of our race, who wrought well in the early days of our city, are very, very thin. And we are inclined to forget that Omaha has had men, some few of whom remain, of our race who have rendered real, but unappreciated service. Cyrus D. Bell was one of these men. Independent in mind and character, he was often misunderstood; but that he loved his race and stood ready at all times to champion their rights none who knew him intimately can deny. The files of the Herald and its successor the World-Herald and of the Bee will disclose many able articles and letters from his pen in the defense of his people and principles which he conscientiously believed to be right. THE NEGRO'S CONTRIBU A moment's thought will persons that the contribution nationality as slave, freedom negligible. No element of An yet clearly woven itself into and acting as the American N 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 clearest harbages of this land. Finally the Negro has played a popular 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." naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person final protection of the laws. As our pioneer editor he blazed the way for subsequent publications and rendered good service. Faults, like all of us, he had of course, but he was a man of absolutely clean life and high ideals. Born a slave and reared in ignorance, he taught himself how to read and write, and the accuracy and breadth of his historical knowledge was a source of admiration and inspiration to those who knew him. His self-education shows what one can do, where there is the will. For several years he had been out of the active current of events, but he was mentally alert to the last. He wrought well in his day and generation. GO AFTER IMPROVEMENTS SOME of our citizens and taxpayers are too easily satisfied with the lack of public improvements which obtain in their neighborhood. They seem to be contented with unpaved streets and poor lights, whereas by a little effort upon their part with the public officials they could get the improvements needed. Don't be so easily satisfied or indifferent—go after needed improvements and get them. HAS your organization selected its representatives for the committee upon our Board of Education to request the appointment of some colored teachers in some or the Omaha schools? Wake up and get busy. FEDERAL, county and city officials are still busy explaining why the other fellow is responsible for the copious liquidity visited upon Omaha during Legion week. KEEP sweet tempered. THE WEEK'S EDITORIAL IN THE COLORED PRESS (From The Public Journal, Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1925.) Publication Corporation The present growing tendency to restrict colored people to certain residential districts constitutes the most subtle attack since the Civil War against not only their constitutional rights as American citizens but against the fundamental tenets of our liberties. For how can we enjoy the inalienable rights to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" if we are to be prevented from living in the house we have built as the result of our industry and thrift by people who admittedly, under her constitution have rights equal with our own—no more—no less. For years the disgrace of lynching has been recognized as an atrocity directed in the main against Negroes. To this infamy now has been added persecution in the form of segregated public schools, paid for out of the common public treasury, and segregated residential districts. Lynching has been the peculiar institution of the South. Forceful Residential Segregation has taken root and is spreading so fast till it if it is not soon checked it will become the peculiar institution of the North. Like Lynching in the South those who would enforce the principle of Residential Segregation in the North, are armied cowards, for their methods are the same. The mobs of a thousand men, women and children, Lynch and burn one CUTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE I easily convince open-minded an of the Negro to American man and citizen was far from American life has so subtly and warp and woof of our thinking Negro. He came with the first creation. His labor was from lone man in the South. In the North, the mobs gather under cover of night and threaten and intimidate and hurl stones upon a man and his family—COWARDS ALL! The more timorous under the guise of respectability and out of fear of the law form secret covenants not to sell to colored people. In the South he is urged to be industrial and thrifty, to acquire lands and homes. When he has followed their wise advice, moves North in search of freedom from oppression, and purchases a home in a sanitary district, with healthful surroundings, the Klan gathers and would divest him of every God-given right vouchsafed by the Constitution and the laws of the land for which he shed his blood upon a hundred battlefields. The time has come when it is more glorious to die for a principle than for some high-sounding meaningless phrase coined during the war only to be repudiated and forgotten after the war is over. The heroic defense of their homes exhibited by those brave and fearless Detroiters against those who would drive them from their sweat-purchased homes makes every Negro in this country their debtor. And so it ought not be left to that splendid organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to undertake their defense—ALONE. Every Negro in the United States should pay the debt we owe them. We helped with our lives to pay Germany for the horrors of the Belgian invasion. Should we do less in the face of what our own citizens inflicted upon our own flesh and blood in Detroit? There should be a a "Defense Day" observed in all our churches throughout this land so that EVERY NEGRO might empty his pocket and pay his debt to these courageous defenders in Detroit. Will you do your part and back up the patriotic virile movement started by the N. A. A. C. P? WILL YOU? QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN NEGRO HISTORY (This column is conducted by George Wells Parker, author of "The Children of the Sun" and founder of the Hamitic League. He will be glad to answer in this column all questions of a reasonable length. Where space will not permit, he will answer correspondents who inclose postage for a reply. Questions for him should be addressed to George Wells Parker, 3423 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Ill.) Could you assist me in finding a photo or likeness of Benjamin Banneker?—W. W. T., Norfolk, Va. Mr. Arthur Schomberg of New York informs me that you will find a picture of Benjamin Banneker in an issue of the Journal of Negro History, edited by Woodson. As far as he (Mr. Schomberg) knows, this is the only photo of the scientist extant. Were the Moors who once governed Spain of Negro blood? Did Lincoln have Negro blood?—J. C. M., Elgin, Tex. The Moors are an African people and Negro. Lincoln is said to have had Negro blood, but the writer has never been able to secure any definite evidence upon the statement. Does genuine Masonry consist of more than three degrees? What is the difference between the English and French Masonry? Who is the senior Grand Deacon of the Masons of North America?—G. C. Z. F., Rupert, Idaho. Original English Masonry had but three degrees. French Masonry is said to have been formed for political purposes and possesses a rather unsavvy history. It would require more space than the writer is allowed to go into details on the history of French Masonry. I do not know who is the Senior Grand Deacon of N. A. Masons. How was the country of Sheba bounded and how far was it from the Temple of Solomon? - J. M. Patterson. Sheba (or Saba, as it was called by the Arabians) is not a country but a city located in the southern part of Arabia. Anciently it was ruled by Ethiopians. It was about 1,500 miles from Jerusalem. Washington, D. C.—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—Negro supporters of the American Legion, during the convention in Omaha and at the inspiration of West Hamilton, major of the First Separate Battalion in the District of Columbia, met and covenanted to work for the increase of the Negro membership of the Legion. Unanimous consent was obtained to have Major Hamilton send out letters to the various colored posts throughout the country apprising them of the action taken and urging them to join the movement to increase memberships. The Rev. N. J. Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla., is conducting a ten days' revival at Grove M. E. church, Twenty-second and Seward streets. The services began Monday and will continue next week The new pastor recently assigned to Bethel A. M. E. church, the Rev. Thomas W. Kidd, former pastor at Lexington, Mo. has arrived and assumer his pastoral duties. He is stopping temporarily at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowler, 2715 North Twenty-eighth avenue. His family is expected here soon. THE MONITOR PREACHED AT WALNUT HILL METHODIST CHURCH Upon the invitation of the Rev. Dr. C. N. Dawson, pastor of Walnut Hill Methodist church, white, the Rev. G. W. Tipton, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the Rev. J. Blaine Walker of Salina, Kans., preached at the morning and evening services, respectively. The visiting ministers were attending the Lincoln conference in session here. CLEVELAND LANDOWNERS "TAX" THEMSELVES IN FIGHT TO SEGREGATE NEGROES Reports to the N. A. A. C. P. from Cleveland state that white landowners in the Wade Park district propose "taxing" themselves to raise a fund with which they will fight Negroes buying property in that section. At a recent meeting the white people assessed a tax of one-half of one per cent of the value of their property, the fund to be used to buy lots that might otherwise go to Negroes. At the meeting, the white property owners formed a permanent organization. The whites also attempted to put pressure on Negro charities, asking the Community Fund to withdraw its contributions to Negro charities if Dr. C. H. Garvin, a colored physician, did not agree to sell his newly built house "at a reasonable figure". This proposition was defeated, it being shown that Negroes contributed more money to the Cleveland Community Fund than was received by Negro charities. "TRIP AROUND THE WORLD" The Junior members of the Girls' Friendly Society will give a "Trip Around the World" Wednesday night, Announ We are pleased to an Flower Shop has changed be known as "The Weis a fuller line of goods, b service at moderate prices Come in and G WEIS FLOW 2511½ North 24th St. 6% DIVI Announcement We are pleased to announce that the Ga- ver Shop has changed hands—hereafter it known as "The Weis Flower Shop", feature taller line of goods, better quality and be- come at moderate prices. Come in and Get Acquainted WEIS FLOWER SHOP 1½ North 24th St. Phone WEbster 2 % DIVIDEND Announcement We are pleased to announce that the Gaebel Flower Shop has changed hands—hereafter it will be known as "The Weis Flower Shop", featuring a fuller line of goods, better quality and better service at moderate prices. 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Mesdames Evans, Hickman, Hillon Hunter, Mahammitt, Ransom and Wilson went to Lincoln Wednesday to attend the state Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Please be ready to pay your subscription when the collector for The Monitor calls. Please be ready to pay your subscription when the collector for The Monitor calls. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Burks of Lincoln are visiting their son and daughter, A. J. Burks, who are rejoicing over the birth of a fine son. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William O. Walker, 3124 Maple street, Monday, October 13. Mother and son are doing nicely. This is the thirteenth child born to this family. Frank Horn of Denver, Colo., an old Omaha boy, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Sadie Cummings, 2517 Burdette street. Mr. William A. Johnson of 4717 North Eighteenth street, who has been ill, is much improved. Mrs. Larry N. Peoples entertained at an afternoon tea at her home, 2606 No. 30th St., on Tuesday afternoon, from 4 to 6, in honor of her house guest, Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Davenport, Ia. Other out of town guests were, Mrs. Thomas H. Slater, of Atlanta, Ga; Mrs. Leon Smallwood, of Washington, D. C., and Miss Josephine Reeves, of Topeka, Kans. Mrs. Vern Johnson and Mrs. Walter Stevens entertained at dinner at the home of Mrs. Johnson, 616 No. 46th St., Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Davenport, Ia. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Todd have remodeled and repaired their party complimentary to Mrs. Leon Smallwood of Washington, D. C., house guest of Mrs. James C. Donley, and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Davenport, Ia, house guest of Mrs. L. N. Peoples. The party included, in addition to the above, Mrs. Overall's daughter, Mrs. L. E. Britt, and her granddaughter, Mary Ellen. The Pepper Pot Slub will have its second annual dance of the season Saturday night at Dreamland Hall. Eugene M. Bell, of Mason City, Ia., and Mrs. Gordon Handy, of Chicago, Ill., arrived in Omaha Thursday morning to attend the funeral of their father, Cyrus D. Bell. B Do You W R THEN LET The Monitor's We are giving, f Choice of a string dustrious girl, and a hardest working boy. Besides these pri You have often wanted some spending you work real earnest. Beginning October time for Christmas, tunity to win a nifty THERE ARE N You do not have or girl in any section. For further info fice, 1119 No. 21st S Boys and Girls! Do You Want a Real Gold Watch? Read Every Word THEN LET'S PUT THIS OVER BIG! WHAT? The Monitor's Big Subscription Drive for New Subscribers. We are giving, for a few moments of your time each day— Choice of a string of pearls or an Elgin wrist watch to the most industrious girl, and a nifty 12 size Elgin watch or suit of clothing to the hardest working boy. Besides these prizes we pay cash commissions on all orders taken. You have often wanted some present all your own. You have also wanted some spending money all for yourself. You may have both if you work real earnestly. Beginning October 20th and continuing until December 15th, just in time for Christmas, we are giving a number of boys and girls an opportunity to win a nifty, valuable prize and make some real money. THERE ARE NO STRINGS TO THIS OFFER. You do not have to live in Omaha to get into this contest. Any boy or girl in any section of the country may enter. For further information mail attached coupon or call at Monitor office, 1119 No. 21st St.: MR. ROBERT A. GREENE, Circulation Manager, The Monitor, 1119 No. 19th Street, Omaha, Nebr. Please enter my name in your your prizes. Tell me all about it. Please enter my name in your contest. I am anxious to win one of your prizes. Tell me all about it. I am ready to work now. Mrs. Robert Jackson entertained a few friends at luncheon at her home, 2890 Ohio St. in honor of Mrs. Robert Taylpr and Miss Josephine Reeves. Mr. Robert Carpenter died Thursday morning at the residence of his sister, Mrs. S. W. Mills, 2807 Miami St. He was buried Monday afternoon from Pilgrim Baptist church. Miss Josephine Reeves of Topeka, Kas. is the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. Simon Harold, 2211 N. 28th Ave. Mr. Ted Morton and Kenneth Haight left last week to join "Shufflin Sam" as Anchute, Kans. Mr. Morton will play tuba while Mr. Haight will be at the piano, Mr. Jeff Smith, the world's greatest colored cornet player and Hubert Glover are also with this show. All the above men except Mr. Haight are members of Dan Desunes famous band. Mr. Glover plays the trombone. We wish these Omaha men much success. PRESENT PAGEANT AT Last week the state convention of the Spiritual society was held in Omaha. Or Tuesday the Mayo Spiritual society, Mrs. Ella Liverpool, president, gave the program, presenting a beautiful pageant entitled "America", staged by several children. The pageant received highest commendation from the large audience present. DELAY IN GETTING MONITOR There has been much complaint the last month from subscribers because of failure to receive the Monitor until Monday and sometimes as late as Wednesday. There is no excuse for this. All copies are mailed at the same time and the paper should be received by Saturday of each week. The matter has been taken up with the postmaster and it is believed that there will be no more trouble on this score. LINCOLN NEWS NOTES Mrs. Fanny Young entertained the mission at her home last Tuesday night; quite a crowd was present, it being a fine meeting. Mr. H. B. Young enroute from California to visit his mother at Plattsburg, Mo., visited his sister, Mrs. Alma Wiley, here. Dr. W. F. Botts and wife, Mrs. Hill and Mr. A. M. Harrold motored over from Omaha last Thursday and attended the session of the Nebraska State Convention. Caleb Coleman visited his brother, Tommy, a few days ago, and returned to his home in Illinois, but was unable to be at the funeral. Boys and Girls Want a Real Gold Read Every Word LET'S PUT THIS OVER BIG! A Big Subscription Drive for New for a few moments of your time 2 Valuable Prizes ing of pearls or an Elgin wrist watch or suit nifty 12 size Elgin watch or suit rizes we pay cash commissions on wanted some present all your ov ing money all for yourself. You ustly. Upper 20th and continuing until Dec we are giving a number of boys y, valuable prize and make some NO STRINGS TO THIS OFFER. e to live in Omaha to get into this n of the country may enter. information mail attached coupon or St.: name in your contest. I am and e all about it. I am ready to work Dr. A. B. Moss spent several days at Kansas City, Mo., this week. Mr. Chas. Haynes is reported confined with illness. A Rev. Mr. Woods, claiming to hail from the South, is in the city. Tommy W. Coleman, aged 53, died at his home, 2002 U Street, last Saturday morning after a long illness. Those surviving him are his wife, three daughters. Mrs. H. F. Mackey of Omaha, Mrs. Milton Brown, Mrs. Lloyd Carter, Lincoln and six grandchildren. Also three sisters Mrs. Grace Williams, Omaha, Mrs. Jennie Saucks, Mrs. Geo. Saunders, Lincoln, and three brothers, Joshua Coleman, David City, Neb., Caleb, of Sterling, Ill., and Roy of Omaha. Mr. Coleman has been a resident of Lincoln since a boy of eight years, and was caretaker and caterer at Rosewilde party house at the time of his death. The funeral was held in Mt. Zion Baptist church Tuesday at 230 p. m., Rev. H. W. Botts officiating. The Masons had charge of the obsequies. A large crowd of relatives and friends paid last respects to the deceased. Mr. Edward Croft and Miss Sammie O. Huddleston were quietly married last Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Johnson entertained about twenty guests to a sumptuous dinner last Friday eve in honor of her birthday. She was the recipient of many presents from friends, also a fine gift from her husband. Rev. J. H. Bruce of Omaha was in the city this week. Mr. Scott, who had been confined in the state hospital, was sent to his home in South Carolina recently. The Mt. Zion choir gave a program Monday night, which was greatly enjoyed by a good crowd and each night a program by different auxiliaries will be given, leading up to Sunday when Rev. J. S. Williams, of Omaha, will deliver the Fifth Anniversary sermon of Rev. H. W. Bottas pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church. Sunday was the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the organization of Mt. Zion Baptist church. The following services were held: The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. usual services; Rev. J. E. Woods, visiting minister, spoke at the morning hour; at night a most excellent sermon by Dr. W. F. Botts, Zion Baptist of Omaha, which was preceded by a paper by Mrs. W. R. B. Alexander on the history of the church from 1880 to October, 1925. She depicted the history of the church in its dealings with the many pastors very minutely as they occurred, as witnessed by the writer and others who were connected with affairs. The paper as gotten up by the writer was very commendable and worthy of being put in the archives and kept for generations to come. ebster 4243 ENTERTAINS AT MUSICAL TEA Mrs. John A. Smith entertained at a musical tea at her home, 2511 N. 22nd St. last Thursday afternoon, from 3 to 5, in honor of Mrs. Thomas Slater of Atlanta Ga., and Mrs. Leon Smallwood of Washington, D. C. Musical numbers were rendered by Mess dames James G. Jewell and Clarence H Singleton, Miss Dorothy Allen and Celes tine Smith. The house was artistically decorated in hallowe'en colors. Eighty guests attended. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH A large number attended the Sunday school. Supt. Johnson reviewed the lesson. Rev. Mr. Scott of Oklahoma, here for the M. E. Conference, delivered the morning sermon. Prizes were awarded to classes having the largest attendance. Rev Mrs. Johnson was a visitor. The evening sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Miller of Oklahoma. Miss Thelma Norris, Reporter. Well Known Furniture Man Comes With BrandeisStore 10 BEN M. TATLE Ben M. Tatle, for years in the furniture line in Omaha, has recently become associated with Furniture Department of The Brandeis Store. For the past four years Tatle has been with Harry Fellheimer at Hartman's. Mr. Tatle says, "I have been in the furniture business in Omaha for many years, but never have I been so able to serve my customers. I am coming to appreciate what a "big store's" buying power means in combining quality and low prices." Mr. Tatle will be glad to welcome at The Brandeis Store his old friends and customers. --- For Rent ROOMS FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. Webster 6834. 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On car lines in four directions. Web. 4660. FOR RENT—Apartment, furnished or un furnished, for couple. Web. 6975, 2216 North Twenty-eighth Ave. FURNISHED HOUSE—Will share a furnished house with some responsible party. Will consider children. HArney 6699.—4t. FOR RENT—To couple wishing nice housekeeping apartment, two rooms furnished and private kitchen. Price reasonable. Web. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Ave. FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENT—2 and 3 ROOMS WEbster 4983 2130 NORTH 28th STREET FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms; all conveniences. Call Web. 1897. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished back room, suitable for two gentlemen. One block from car line. 1823 North 23rd St. WEbster 5372. FOR RENT—Six rooms, furnished, strictly modern. Will rent all or part. Price reasonable. Telephone WE. 1760. Call after 6:30 p. m. FOR RENT—Three room apartment, neatly furnished. 2507 Indiana Av. Price reasonable. 2t-9-21-25 FOR RENT—All modern furnished rooms. One for light housekeeping for man and wife. Web. 2180. 4t-8-28-25. FOR RENT—Furnished room, strictly modern. One block from North 24th and Dodge car line. Phone WE. 1888. 2524 North 25th St. FOR RENT—Strictly modern 6-room house with garage. 2824 North 26th street. Call WEBster 7004. FOR RENT—Strictly modern rooms. Rates reasonable. Also 3-room furnished house. Miss Hogan. Webster 3221. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with kitchen enste or board for married couple. 2102 Ohio street. 2h FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. One block from car line. Web. 4064. 1405 No. 25th street MOTHERS Will care for your children by the day or by the week. Call AT 0563. 976 No. 25th St. Mrs. John Barker. 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. FOR SALE—All modern five-room house. Good location. WEBster 2478 or WEBster 3030. FOR SALE—Kohler and Campbell upright piano. Soft tone, good finish, cheap. 108 South 28th St. FOR RENT—Furnished room in private family. Modern home. Phone WE-3454. 1t FOR RENT—Large furnished front room in modern home; one block from car line; $4 per week; gentlemen only JACKson 6195. 11 SPECIAL MEN'S HEAVY RIBBED UNION SUITS $2.00 Value. While they last, $1.25 SWEATERS 89c Up JUST ARRIVED A Full Line of DIXIE TIE OXFORDS for LADIES and MISSES 1714-16 North 24th St. (Facing Clark Street) We handle a complete line of FLOWER, VEGETABLE, GRASS AND FIELD BULBS—For Spring and Fall Planting When in need of CUT FLOWERS don't forget our Floral Department, as we have a complete seasonable assortment. STEWART'S SEED AND FLOWER SHOP 109 North 16th Street (Opposite Post Office) JAckson 3285 HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY Fountain Pens—Stationery Cigars and Candy Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street Mr. A. C. Parsons of 1932E Gravois Ave., St. Louis, Mo., has just recently discovered a new preparation that straightens the hair and keeps it neatly combed. A test by over One Hundred Barbers has just been made and their decision is that it is the most wonderful preparation they have ever used, which can be verified at our office. It is not greasy, gummy or sticky, and is guaranteed to not change the color of the hair or injure the scalp in any way and equally as good for ladies as for gents. To those desiring a trial package of this most wonderful preparation, just send $1.00 to Mr Parsons and they will receive a 4½ oz. jar by return mail, postpaid—Advertisement. 9-5-41 FORMER OMAHAN DIES IN WEST Mr. H. R. Roberts died October 4th at the hospital in Centralia, Wash., where he had been critically ill for about a month. He was buried in Tacoma, Wash., Wednesday, Oct. 7th. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Roberts, a son, Harold, and a daughter, Mrs. Ray Gibson, and two little grandsons. Strictly modern 8-room house at 1624 North 21st Street. Could be arranged in single rooms. Steam heated. With or without garage. Peoples D Under Change BETTER SERVICE L. G. Per L. G. Perty, Prop. FLOW FOR ALL O Let Us See Ruth Wallace 2008 North 24th Street R. Natha Com Ruth Wallace Flower Shop 2008 North 24th Street Phone WEbster 0184 LADIES' - SPECIAL C $10.00 VALUE PURE SILK Six Pair Ladies' Light or heavy full fashioned pure SILK HOSE valued at $10, for only $1.00 Guaranteed Perfect and Finest Quality. THE ALLIED SALES CO., 150 A NEW DISCOVERY FOR RENT TEL. WEBSTER 5556 24th and Erskine WRITE TO-DAY DON'T DELAY W. G. MORGAN Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. NOTICE OF SERVICE FOR PUBLICATION To William (Bill) Jordan, whose place of residence is unknown, and upon whom personal service of sum- mons cannot be made, defendant. Take notice that on the 20th day of June, 1925, Ella Jordan, filed petition in the District Court of Dougla County, Nebraska, Doc. 221 No. 149. The object and prayer of it is to obtain absolute divorce from you. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 21st day of Decem- ber, 1925. Per W. G. MORGAN, 4t-10-23-25 Her Attorney STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1913 Of the Monitor, published weekly at Omaha, Nebr., for October 1, 1925. State of Nebraska. County of Douglas, ss. Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John Albert Williams who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor of the Monitor, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above ust 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses caption, required by the Act of Aug. of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher-The Monitor Publishing Co., Omaha, Nebr. Omaha, Nebr. Editorial Manager Albert Williams, Omaha, Nebr. Managing Editor—John Albert Williams, Omaha, Nebr. Business Manager—Lucinda W. Williams, Omaha, Nebr. 2. That the owner is: John Albert Williams, Omaha, Nebr. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. (Signed) John Albert Williams Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of October, 1926. (SEAL) Guy B. Robbins. My commission expires July 18, 1928. Drug Store Management -QUICK DELIVERY ty, Prop. VERS CCASIONS serve You PAGE THREE Per W. G. MORGAN, Her Attorney. Webster 6323 PAGE FOUR EARS NOW ARE WOMAN'S GLORY "Rabbit" Bob Permits Wiggling and Girls Are Judged Thereby. Philadelphia—The ear has at last come into its own. After years of being concealed beneath masses of hair, the ear has stepped forth in its prehistoric state of unadornment and it is by her ear that a girl's beauty will soon be judged. The task of the character reader is lightened. Now he may judge a girl without being seen staring. If a girl has criminal tendencies, woe betide her. Her ear will tell. But let the men look to their laurels. May Discover Wiggle. For years they have held the floor and wiggled their ears—those who could—for the edification and amusement of their friends. Now there may be some girls who will discover that they too can wiggle their ears. It may be that a girl's ability will eventually be judged, not by the "shell-pink" quality of her ear, not by its delicate contour but rather by expressiveness. Factual expressions may lose their interest and attention be confined to the ear. When intentions is to be registered, let the ear be perked; lassitude, and it will droop languidly against the head. It may have been the hot weather, or perhaps simply woman's eternal desire for change, or, yet again, it may have been her modern urge for freedom that has led her to bring forth her ear. But, whatever it was, the "rabbit" is definitely launched, and according to authorities on the subject, is here to stay for the summer at least. During the last 10 days one of the city's leading women's barbers estimates 60 per cent of his patrons left the shop with the "rabbit" cut. For the enlightenment of the uninflated, the "rabbit" bob is like the little animal from whom it was named, sleek and sparse, with ears exposed to their fullest beauty—or ugliness—and with absolute freedom of wiggly motion. Cut Short Like Man's. Straight back from the forehead it goes, with no soft little dip or side part to relieve the severity. Straight back behind the ears—cut like a man's, only kept a little longer and thicker on the top of the head. And then, the one and only concession to the feminine desire for curling tendrils, around sweeps a stray wisp, straight and formidable, to adorn the cheek. More long heads of hair are being cut all the time. One barber last week cut 85. The "new" bobs were wary about the sleek "rabbit." They wanted to adjust themselves to short hair before they let the remaining six inches be cut. By next year, some of the barbers predict, the majority of girls will be wearing the "rabbit" bob and it will be impossible, looking at the back of a head, to tell whether it belongs to a man or a girl—and paens to a woman's "crowning glory" will pass forever from poem, song and story. States Slow to Take Washington.—Wanted: States to accept World war trophies. Apply to the War department. This notice has been sent out, couched in more formal language, to governors of the 48 states, but there has been little response. "It looks as if the states want to forget all about the war and the United States' victory," a high officer at the War department lamented. Only seven governors have replied, accepting their states' allotment of trophies, though all of the states have known for several years that the souvenirrs were available for the asking. The Wisconsin legislature definitely rejected the offer. Every kind of German war device conceivable—from cannon to paper blankets—is in storage here waiting for a taker. Though army officers here are discouraged with the poor response, they say there are other explanations than indifference. For one thing, they say, fashions have changed; the old public square of Civil and Spanish war days, filled with heavy guns and cannon balls, is already full or else gone out of style. Foiled by Pork Boston.—A barrage of salt pork stopped an attempt to rob the John T. Connor store, George M. Powell, store manager, pelted two young yegs with a large piece of the stuff that goes with baked beans and it was not long out of the brine. The sudden assault and unusual weapon took the nerve away from the would-be desperadoes and they left in panic, leaving behind a bag of flour they had purchased as an excuse for going into the store, also their 'hats. Nightmare Fatal Richmond, Va.—Dreaming over his examinations and later suffering from a nightmare, which caused him to act so queerly that he aroused several classmates, Edwin H. Sanders, Jr., of Max Meadows, Va., plunged from a third-story window of the dormitory at Hamden Sidney college and was killed. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kindness shown us during the illness of our brother Robert and for the sympathy and beautiful and beautiful floral offerings at his death. Especially are we grateful to members and friends of Pilgrim Baptist church. Mrs. S. W. Mills, Mrs. George McReynolds, Mrs. J. W. Dacus. FAMOUS GOTHAM FISH OVER 100 YEARS OLD Fulton Market continues to Be Greatest Crossroads From Fishing Smack to Dinner Table. New York.—Gov. Alfred E. Smith, son of New York's East side, once was asked if he had a college degree, according to a favorite story of the town. He replied gravely that he had and, when asked what it was, said: "F. F. M." This he translated with a broad smile: "Fulton Fish Market." The governor had worked there as a fish packer in his youth. Fulton Fish market, now in its second century, continues to be the country's greatest crossroads from fishing snack to dinner table. Located in the lee of Brooklyn bridge, its annual business is estimated at $30,000,000. It handles from 350,000,000 to 400,000,000 pounds of seafood year in and year out, which it receives all the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Great Lakes to the Gulf, Bering sea to the Grand Banks, the fishmongers say. The market sends this tremendous poundage forth again over a much shorter radius, however. So dense is the population in the eastern area which Fulton market supplies that the bulk of the shipments scarcely gets more than 10 miles from East river before it has been absorbed, it is said. When Fulton market was opened in 1822 its 340 original stands were taken largely by butchers. But early defaults on saw and cleaver leases, together with growing business among the hustling fishermen and oystermen caused the city authorities that October to set aside the east, or Beekman street, wing "for use of sellers of fish." Wholesale activity developed, and six years later the fish industry moved to a shed of its own across South street, opposite the main market, on the water. Ice, then, was unknown commercially, and fish were kept in floating "cars" which were suspended in the slip below, bobbing against the hulls of the smacks. Today ice is used in thousands of tons. Save for the period from 1843 to 1869, the same site, with different roofs, has housed the wholesalers to this day. Much of the deep-sea tang of Fulton Fish market is felt to be lost with the passing of the old-time fishing boats. Craft like the old Gloucester snacks have largely disappeared. Power engineering with blasts of gas and smoke carried away the rigging that endured a hundred storms. Magneto and carburetor, throttle and firebox, have routed the old sinewy heavens on jib and sheet, topsail and staysail. Fleets still follow bluefish from Hatteras to Montauk, mackerel from Cape May to Nova Scotia, and haddock and cod off the Banks. But Fulton market itself admits they are different fleets. Plan Saving by Use of Short-Length Lumber Washington...General use of short-length lumber, nine feet or less, will save enough forest material, now wasted, to build 300,000 eight-room dwellings annually, according to Arthur T. Upson, lumber technologist of the National Lumber Manufacturers' association. The association has set up that objective as a part of its contribution to the crusade on industrial waste being waged by Herbert Hoover. Data gathered by the association, the United States forest products laboratory at Madison, Wls., and the lumber division of the Department of Commerce now are in the hands of a committee which is considering how to stimulate the public demand for short lengths, which are said to be cheaper and, usually, of better quality than long lumber. Mr. Upson said the short-length economy proposed is equivalent in forest conservation to giving the 20,000 lumber mills of the United States an entire holiday every tenth year, or about 38,000,000 feet of lumber, which would require all the saw-timber on 380,000 acres of land. Built Nest in Railroad Car When a car from the Pennsylvania coal fields reached Waterloo, N. X., a robin was noticed hovering about it, and on the bumpers was found her nest with two eggs in it. It is a certain that her home was established and the eggs laid before coming to Waterloo, but whether the bird rode in the nest or accompanied the train on the wing is not known. Flying Not Hard Work According to Leut. Russel L. Maughan, sun-chasing flier of the United States army, flying a moderate type airplane hour after hour in a transcontinental journey is no more trying upon human endurance than sitting at the wheel of an automobile for the same time. Valet AutoStrop Razor —Sharpens Itself Valet AutoStrop Razor —Sharpens Itself The Safety Razor that Sharpens Its Own Blades COMPLETE OUTFITS $1.00 AND $5.00 For Sale at All Stores Selling Razors and Blades JEWELERS FOR 41 YEARS WILL SERVE YOU BETTER 16th and Douglas Streets Discover Communism Is Taught in Schools Investigation is being made of a report that schools for training communistic workers and missionaries are being conducted in this country, according to announcement made recently by Frank Clay Cross, national director of the Americanism commission of the American Legion. Such schools have been conducted at several localities over the country during the present summer, reports laid before the Legion commission indicate. A special subcommittee was appointed to carry on the investigation for the commission. Its members are: Frank Sieb, Aberdeen, S. D., chairman; John B. Jessup, Wilmington, Del, and John B. Bullington, Belleville, Ill. One school is the center of a special investigation by the committee. Fifty students are said to have been in training at this school, to be sent back to their communities and schools to spread communistic propaganda. The students are reported to have come from three states. That the doctrines of communism are being taught, Hayes, the instructor, admitted. Raising of the red flag in the United States is being openly advocated, according to reports. "The Constitution of the United States is the product of fraud." is a part of the curriculum of the Red schools. Reports to the commission indicated that Soviet Russia has recently sent into the United States $360,000 for communistic propaganda. The commission reaffirmed its opposition to the Bolshevist regime in Russia by the government of the United States. Garston was always telling his friends what a dear, sweet, loving little creature his wife was—and such an excellent housekeeper. On her birthday she moved her low chair close to her husband's side, as he sat reading. She placed her dear little hand lovingly on his arm and moved it along softly toward his coat collar. He certainly expected a kiss. "Hubby," she said. "What, my love?" he asked. "I was just thinking— "Were you, my love." "I was just thinking how nicely this suit of clothes you have on would work into a rag carpet." Ask for KRAFT CHEESE At your dealer's. FREE Send self-addressed, stamped envelope — for full particulars regarding this OFFER. RADIOTEX CO. 296 Broadway, New York, N. Y. PROSTITUTES! 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Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 20th day of November, 1925, and on the 20th day of January, 1926, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 17th day of October, 1925. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. 4t-9-11-25 ED. F. MOREARTY Attorney-at-Law 700 PETERS Trust Building NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To Horace S. Adkins, Non-resident Defendant: You are hereby notified that Elizabeth J. W. Adkins, your wife, the plaintiff, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 5th day of May, 1925, to obtain an absolute divorce from you on the grounds of non-support and desertion and for the care and custody of their minor children. You are required to answer said petition on or before November 7th, 1925. ELIZABETH J. W. ADKINS. 4t-10-9-25 LOOK HERE 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, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauling to all parts of the city. Phones. Res. WE. 7100; stand. WE. 0530. BEAUTY PARLORS MRS. C. C. JOHNSON, 1515 North 26th street. Webster 1984. Registered Mme. C. J. Walker's agent. MADAM EDITH LLEWELLYN, Poro hair dresser. Work done at your home if desired. Webster 1515. MME. ANNA L. MITCHELL, 2860 Corby street. We. 7103. 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 Webster 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 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. WEbster 2361. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194. MME. H. J. SHEELEY, 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 Bloond street. WEbster 6153. Poreh haidressing, facial massage, Turkish baths. Home comforts. CARPENTERS JESSE SNELL, carpenter and builder, 1920 North Thirty-sixth street, WE. 4630. WATC 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 COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB 1514½ North Twenty-fourth street Webster 1822. R. L. Williams, commissioner. Free employment bureau. General information. 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 Farmam St. Office Phone JAckson 2842. 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 4238 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. A. BALDWIN. French system of fancy dressmaking and design- ing. 2910 North 26th Street. Phone WEBster 0532. MME. E. C. GREEN. High class dressmaking, and designing. Men's shirts a specialty. 2513 No. 26th street. We. 3318. 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 6322. DRY GOODS MRS. H. J. CRAWFORD & SONS 2208 No. 24th street. Ladies' and gents' furnishings. Children's apparel. We. 0184. HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. NEW LAMAR HOTEL, 1803 North 24th street. Tel. WEbster 6406. Semi-modern, comfortable rooms, reasonable. Cafe in connection. Mrs. E. V. Dixon, proprietress. Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. LAUNDRIES 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 Farnam 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 Farnams 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 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. Allison, manager. Estimates furnished. 2522 Lake St. Phone WE. 5846. No Advertisement Accepted for This Classified Directory for Less Than Six Months 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 3320. LET OMAHA BETTER CLEANERS do your cleaning and repairing in a manner that suits and at prices which please.—2510 N. 24th St. WE. 3300. 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 individual measurement. 2120 North 24th. WEbster 1020. KEEP-U-NEAT, Cleaning, Dyeing and repairing. Work called for and delivered. 1919 Cuming street. JAckson 1439. J. C. HALL, 1614 N, 24th St., Omaha, Nebr., progressive tailor. Cleaning, pressing, alterations. We call for and deliver. Sults 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 6849. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY ARGE