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LIFTING :: :: :: . :: LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year a Copy State Historical Society VIRGIN ISLANDS RECEIVE BETTER TREATMENT NOW Improved Government Conditions Are Effective Under Regime of United States Naval Authorities RELATIONSHIP MORE FRIENDLY Islanders Have Been Without Civil Government Since Their Acquisition from New York.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—Distinctly improved government in the Virgin Islands under the regime of Naval Governor Trench was reported Thursday by D. Hamilton Jackson and Jean Hestres, members of the colonial councils of St. Thomas of St. Croix. Jackson and Hestres, as members of the committee now in this country, working for an autonomous civil government for the Islands, go to Washington in the nearest future to begin the congressional campaign for the Islands. Mr. Hestres has just returned from a brief visit to the Islands and reports a change for the better in the attitude of the naval authorities toward the Islanders. "A distinctly friendly, even conciliatory, attitude has replaced the old arbitrary conduct of government," Mr. Hestres said. "The change has been so marked that it has caused general comment in the Islands; particularly coming as it does just before a vigorous effort to bring conditions in the Islands before Congress." The Virgin Islands have been without a civil government since their acquisition by the United States from Denmark in 1917. No provision was made at the time for the institution of a representative government and the Virgin Islanders have been without effective civil status under the government of the Navy Department. Previous campaigns for an autonomous government have been marked by much complaint against this arrangement and by much criticism of the alleged misconduct of judicial affairs under former governors. ALL SWEET CASE DEFENDANTS RELEASED UNDER BAIL BONDS New York, —(By Telegraph from Detroit) M. L. Walker, treasurer of the Detroit Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People telegraphs that all of the 11 defendants in the Sweet Case have been admitted to bail and have been released under bail bonds furnished by colored property owners of Detroit, and by the local defense committee. The National Office of the N. A. A. C. P. will help defray the cost of such bail bonds as have not been met in their entirety by local colored citizens. N. A. A. C. P. attorneys appeared in court on Wednesday morning, December 2nd, and procured admission to bail in the sum of $10,000 each for Dr. Ossian H. Sweet, Henry Sweet and Leonard Morse. Mrs. Sweet was released on her personal recognizance, thus releasing the $5,000 bond heretofore furnished for her. The N. A. A. C. P. attorneys in the case have already begun preparations for the new trial in the case, which has been set for January. FAKIRS PROFIT FROM PUBLIC DESIRE FOR FILTH Chicago,—(By the Associated Negro Press) Anxious to get a glimpse of the famous "mystery letters" which were a sensational feature of the Rhinelander annulment trial, many persons in this and surrounding cities fell for peddlers selling sealed envelopes supposed to contain copies of the letters. The innocent purchaser would be lead aside and told not to open the envelope until he was alone. Inside the envelope he would find a piece of paper with "Thanks" written on it. SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER PROVOKES RACE HATRED Raleigh, N. C.—(By the Associated Negro Press) Colored residents of this city are much angered by the recent innovation in headlines of the local News and Observer. They claim that the newspaper is adding to a long series of insults by permitting the word "darkey" in its headlines in referring to members of the Negro race, the much things are the cause of which have arisen between Negroes and whites in this district. THE MONITOR FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL NEEDS MORE NURSES Washington, D. C.—(By the Associated Negro Press.) The greatest need of the Freedmen's hospital for the coming year is more nurses, according to the annual report of the surgeon in chief for the fiscal year of 1925 submitted to the Secretary of the Interior recently. At no time in the history of the hospital, the report states, has it been fully manned and the need of additional personnel has been acute since 1908. The urgency has become more pressing each year with the ever increasing demands of the public and the onward progress of medical science. The health of the present nurses as well as the success of the training school will be seriously affected unless relief is granted, the report continues. At the beginning of the fiscal year there were 215 patients in the hospital. During the year 4,056 were admitted for treatment, making a total of 4,271 indoor patients treated. Of the number admitted, including births, 960 were pay patients; 1,563 were indigent residents of the states; and 1,533 were indigent residents of the District of Columbia. There were 1,916 surgical operations performed of which many were of a major nature. In the outdoor department 18,845 patients were treated in the several clinics, an increase of 7,814 over the preceding year There were 31,369 revisits to this department, and 2,001 emergency cases received care and treatment. 16,000 ATTENDED THE FIRST ORANGEBURG COUNTY COLORED FAIR Orangeburg, S. C.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—The first Orangeburg county colored fair closed here recently having registered an attendance past the 16,000 mark. Exhibits coming from every nook and corner of this and from adjoining counties bespoke with credit progress that is being made by the farmers. Special mention was made in the white dailies of elaborate displays by the State College in Home Economics and Agriculture; of Claflin University exhibits in plain and fancy sewing and furniture making and of the industrial and agricultural exhibits of the farmers. White merchants of Orangeburg gave ardent support to the efforts of the colored people by offering prizes to the many boy clubs. Over 200 prizes were distributed to the many premium getters. SWEET DEFENSE BACKED UP BY DETROITERS The City-wide Finance Committee, operating under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Gomez, and appealing to all groups in the city, has collected sufficient funds to pay to the three colored lawyers representing the defense, Rowlette, Perry, and Mahoney, $400 each; to Clarence Darrow, $1,000, and to Nelson, local white lawyer, $450, making a total of $2,650. This group still has $300. In addition to the work of the City-wide Committee, colored Detroit property owners have bailed the defendants out, scheduling $14,000 to do so, and charging nothing for it. Bail was arranged for the last of the defendants Thursday, these being Dr. Sweet, his brother, and Mr. Morse. These three had to have $10,000 each, and the other eight only $5,000 each because the police department reported that only these three had guns in their hands when police invaded the Sweet home. All the defendants had to give, in addition to this homicide bail, additional $500 for assault on the man wounded. The total amount of bail was $75,000, and all but $5,000 was scheduled by colored Detroiters, the other $5,000 being covered by a friendly Jew. WADDLES LADIES BAND TO GIVE CONCERT Prof. Waddles 40 piece Ladies Band, assisted by the best local talent will give one of their popular concerts next Thursday night, Dec. 17 at Labor Temple, Twenty-fifth and M street, South Side in honor of Golden Tablenacle No. 35. Admission 35 cents.—Adv. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1925 DEFENSE FUND AT MARK OF HALF NEWTON BAKER, EX-SECRETARY ON SEGREGATION COMMITTEE Cleveland, Ohio—Newton D. Baker, secretary of war under President Wilson, is a member of the Shaker Heights Protective Association committee, which is conducting a campaign designed to prevent purchase of property and homes in certain districts by colored people, it was reported to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The announced purpose of the committee is to prevent "occupancy in any given neighborhood in the village of persons who might be deceived by the residents of that neighborhood as undesirable neighbors" and to prevent such persons buying property there in the future. The "Club Idea" is stated as follows: "The moral as well as the legal right of the selection of one's associates has always been recognized by churches, clubs, secret societies and organizations of every kind. Members have the vote in connection with any applicant and generally New York.—Contributions of $4,885.42 toward the Legal Defense Fund being raised by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People brought the total up to $19,250.14 at the close of this week, well past the halfway mark toward the $30,000 required to meet the Garland Fund's offer of $15,000. The present status of the Fund is as follows: Given by Garland Fund..... $ 5,000 Offered in addition..... 15,000 Required to meet offer..... 30,000 Total..... $50,000 Raised to date..... $19,250.14 Still to go..... 10,649.86 The Philadelphia Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. again topped the list of contributors to the fund, sending in a check for $700, which, together with contributions of individuals to be credited to that Branch, brings the total to Philadelphia up to $2,350, the highest point hitherto reached by any contributor to the fund, Branch or individual, except the Garland REALTOR PRAISES PROGRESS OF NEGROES IN CHICAGO Chicago—(By the Associated Negro Press) N. Rahtblott of the Rahtblott Realty Company, Philadelpia, Pa., was loud in his praise of the progress that Negroes are making in this city. Mr Rahtblott spent three days here recently as the guest of Dr. L. K. Williams, president of the National Baptist Convention and pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago. During his visit here, Mr. Rahtblott visited the many business enterprises being conducted by Negroes here and observed the many indications of economic and civic progress. Mr. Rahtblott has many times publicly acclaimed his interest in promoting the advancement of the Negro race in America and has indicated it by several philanthropic deeds, conspicuous among which was the donation of two sites for homes for aged people. The first was given to the B. P. O. E., headed by J. Finley Wilson, Washington, D. C., and the other to the National Baptist Convention. While here in Chicago, he made a further gift of one hundred dollars to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. In addition to his philanthropy, Mr Rahlbott is also promoting a movement whereby a select Negro community may be established at Mizpah, New Jersey. This community site is a large tract between Philadelphia and Atlantic City on the famous Black Horse Pike. Since purchasing the acreage, he has spent thousands of dollars in developing it into one of the most beautiful locations in America, and as a result many of the race have purchased sites for summer homes. The community is beautifully laid off and affords all of the conveniences of the larger cities with the exception of electric transportation. When discussing the Mizpah community project with a group of Chicagoans, Mr. Rahblott said: "It is my idea to develop there one of the largest Negro communities in the country and my desire to help an oppressed race of people as well as foresight in seeing the possibilities of great realty caused me to invest heavily in the project." New York,—(By the Associated Negro Press) Four colored boys will sail for Europe next summer as members of the Third World Friendship Tour, to be conducted under the auspices of the National Council of Young Men's Christian Association. It is probable, owing to a desire that the group be made "as representative as possible", that an American Indian also will be included, according to those in charge of the selection of the boys. rules require almost unanimous consent for admission. The applicant abides by the result and would be deemed unworthy if he insisted upon admission in an organization against the wishes of its members." Citizens in that region are being urged to sign restriction petitions. NEGRO FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ENTERS ARKANSAS Little Rock, Ark.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—The state insurance department of the state of Arkansas announced that all requirements having been met, the Bankers' Fire Insurance Company has been licensed to do business in the state. The news was welcomed by Negro residents who in many instances have been without fire protection, through a disinhibition of white companies to accept Negro risks. Other Branch contributions during the week were as follows: New Bedford, $200; Northern California, $500; Buffalo, $200; Durham, N. C., $100; Lexington, Ky., $171.18; Great Falls, Mont., $50; Portland, Ore., $42.35; Bay City, Mich., $35; Frankfort, Ky., $71.54; Ann Arbor Mich., $56.50; Bowling Green, Ky., $40; Seattle, Wash., $50; Haverhill, Mass., $16.10; Lancaster, Pa., $25; Maysville, Ky., $30.70; Alliance, Neb., $36. The names of a number of prominent persons were added to the list of fund contributors during the week. Senator George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania sent $50. Hon. Walter L. Cohen, collector of the Port of New Orleans, sent $25 and Edward Lasker of New York sent his check for $250. Other contributors of the week include: Mrs. Mary S. Upson, Santa Barbara, Calif., $100; Monarch Lodge, No. 45, I. B. P. O. E. of W., New York, $100; Invincible Whist Club of Jamaica, N. Y., $65; Solomon Temple Lodge, No. 1498. The sum and substance of the Dred Scott Decision was that a colored man has no rights that a white man is bound to respect. Of course this decision is somethink over a half a hundred years old, but there seems to be a large number of people in many sections and communities of the United States who feel that this decision is still the law of the land. The civil and legal rights of the Negro people as a race have not yet been fully conceded by a vast majority of the American people. Hundreds of the dominant race still refuse to believe and accept the fact of Negro citizenship. The Negro, notwithstanding his faithfulness as a citizen both in the time of peace and in the time of war must fight most strenuously the color prejudices and evil standards of America for a full share in the legal and moral and business life of the nation. Notwithstanding the guarantee of the constitution of the nation he must still fight hard for every inch of liberty's ground that he occupies. A case in point is the Dr. Sweet case of Detroit, Mich. Dr. Dr. and a few friends defended his home against the intrusions of the outside world; during such defense a man was killed; for such defense he and his defenders are now facing a murder charge. Thanks however, to Almighty God, hundreds of white people who see and know the justice of Dr. Sweet's case are rushing to his defense. Among them is that powerful defender of human rights, Clarence Darrow, the supreme criminal lawyer of Chicago, Ill. At his back is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This association, the twin brother to Christianity, is doing more possibly to break down the nefarious walls of human prejudice, foul play and legal and civil butchery as practised upon our race than any other organization in America; Every Negro should help—From The Mosaic Guide, Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 21. Hampton, Va.—(By the Associated Negro Press). The Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association will hold its fifteenth annual session at Hampton Institute on December 11-12, 1925. This meeting is expected to be one of the most interesting and the best attended yet held. Papers will be read by coaches and newspaper men presenting live athletic topics and discussing the best means of promoting athletics in Negro institutions. CHARGES LINCOLN FREED SLAVES TO ATTACK WOMEN Spartanburg, S. C.—(By the Associated Negro Press)—"I dislike to hear Lincoln spoken of as the great emancipator and humanitarian," explains Mrs. St. John A. Lawton of Charleston, president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. "The emancipation proclamation was not humanitarian. Lincoln had no thought of kindness when he signed that famous document. The object of that paper was to have the Negroes rise up and attack women in southern homes, so that the soldiers in the confederate armies would be compelled to return and protect them. There is a certain type of northern individual to be seen in Pullman cars and restaurants who expresses loud and long amazement over the fact that we have not forgotten. He insists upon showing how he and his friends of the north have absolutely forgotten everything pertaining to the war." Springfield, Ohio, $61; G. A. Stewart, Columbus, Ohio, $34.33; Gaius C. Bolin, Wakepokehese, N. Y. (collection) $25; Florence H. Lusomb, Boston, $25; Miss Mary Hicks, Norplet, Ark. $28.05; Miss Mabel E. Adams, New York City, $25; Minchaha Temple, No. 129, I. B. P. O. E. of W., Minneapolis, $25; Mrs. L. A. Alexander, New York City, (collection) $25; Miss Florence Halsey, Midland Park, N. Y., $25; Robert Taylor, Tuskegee Institute, $25; Empire Lodge No. 216, I. B. P. O. E. of W., New Rochelle, N. Y., $25; John Pierce, New York City, $25; Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Monica Court No. 279, Chicago, $25; John Kenney, Newark, N. J., $25; Indiana Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, $50; John Haynes, Los Angeles, $25; Mt. Vernon A. M. E. Church, Columbus, O., $72.20; Shiloh Baptist Church, Columbus, O., $27.18; George Warston, San Diego, O., $28.10; John R. Lynch, Chicago, $25; Mrs. Wm. Korn, New York City, $25; Civic Pleasure Club, Indianapolis, $25; Omaha Medical Society, $29. MUSICIAN, ABROAD, LONGS TO HELP THE SOUTH New Orleans, La.—(By the Associated Negro Press) Andrew F. Rosemond, a colored violinist who has been directing a hotel orchestra in the Plaza, Hotel, Shanghai, China, writes a letter o Harry B. Loeb, a well-known white impresario of this city, in which he expressed the hope to return to New Orleans after a tour of the world which he is making and do something for his race in the South. "I shall never be satisfied," he says, "until I make a success as professor of music in some Negro college or supervise music for the public schools." Rosemond was the first Negro to enter the palace of the Emperor of the Forbidden City was within a stone's throw of the Nanking road riot when the English fired on the Chinese students. He is going to Paris later, and on his return to New Orleans will arrange for a recital, wishing to be the first Negro to appear at the Athenesaum. KAPPA ALPHA PSIS ORGANIZE NEW CHAPTER Des Moines, Ia. (By the Associated Negro Press.)—November 28, 1925. Attorney Earl B. Dickerson of Chicago, grand polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi, assisted by several members of Gamma, organized Omega Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. The charter members of this chapter include eleven students of Drake and Des Moines universities and three alumni of Gamma Chapter in Iowa City. The alumni members are Attorney S. J. Brown, a Phi Beta Kappa; Attorney H. R. Wright, and A. A. Alexander, civil engineer, all of the State University of Iowa. E. L. Dimmitry of Drake University is the first polemarch of this chapter. WEALTHY EX-SLAVE DIES IN KENTUCKY Danville, Ky., (By the Associated Negro Prec) The second wealthiest ex-slave in Kentucky has just died and the greater part of this old Southern town, bound up in its Southern traditions, mourned her. She was Kate Whelan, who her life had either been a slave or connected as a domestic with many of the town's leading families. All the colored and every white person who knew her had the utmost respect and admiration on her. By living in a modest manner and practicing the utmost frugality, Miss Whelan accumulated an estate estimated to be worth $30,000. ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB The annual election of the officers of the Colored Commercial Club of Omaha, was held at the club rooms, 1514 North Twenty-fourth street, Monday evening. The following officers were elected and committee chairmen named. Dr. D. W. Gooden, president; Chas. M. Simmons, vice-president; H. J. Ford, secretary; Dan Desdunes, treasurer, and R. L. Williams, commissioner. The executive committee: Allen Jones, Nathaniel Hunter, A. F. Peoples, Rev. John Albert Williams, S. H. Dorsey, J. H. Wakefield, H. J. Pinkett, T. P. Mahammitt, Charles Soloman, Dr. A. L. Hawkins, and Rev. O. J. Burckhardt. The following were elected committee chairmen: Legislation and municipal affairs, Rev. John Albert Williams; publicity and conventions, H. J. Pinkett; ways and means, T. P. Mahammitt; memembership, Nathaniel Hunter; retail trade, Charles Soloman; public health, Dr. A. L. Hawkins; boys' work, A. F. Peoples; entertainment and good fellowship, Rev. O. J. Burckhardt, and real estate and housing, Allen Jones. A membership campaign was decided upon, and a special joining fee was provided in the sum of $2.00 from January 1st to April 1st, 1926. It is the intention of the executive committee and the membership committee to enroll every eligible business and professional man as a member of the club, for the coming year. Solicitation for membership begins at once. Publicity Committee, Colored Commercial Club of Omaha. BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS AND AID IN STAMPING OUT TUBERCULOSIS The annual sale of Christmas seals conducted by the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association is now being held and will continue until Christmas Day. Funds to fight tuberculosis in Nebraska depend entirely on the money received from the sale of these little Christmas stickers. Proceeds from the Christmas seals are devoted to teaching health education through the schools, supplying milk to undernourished children, supporting a tuberculosis nurse for Omaha. This nurse takes care of tuberculosis persons, takes them to clinics, assists at the clinics, visits their homes and teaches them how to care for themselves and their families, and frequently takes patients to the tuberculosis hospital in Kearney Nebraska. When you buy Christmas seals you are giving the greatest gift of all—you are giving health! Seal your mail with Christmas seals! Stamp out tuberculosis! NEWS OF OLD FOLKS HOME The Negro Women's Christian Association met Dec. 2nd at the Home. This was the last meeting of this year. Quite a bit of interest was manifested. There will be a tree for the inmates on New Year's night. Give something and make them happy. The dinner given at the Y. W. C. A. for the Home was a success. Thanks—come again. We wish to thank the following persons and club who remembered the Home on Thanksgiving Day: Mrs. S. J. Roberts, 110 lb. goose; Mrs. Charles Davis, 913 N. 25th St., 2 hens; Mr. L. M. McVay, 1 bushel of apples; Mrs. Botts, 5 shirts; Mt. Ena Social and Charity Club, Mrs. Todd, president, 2 chickens, 2 cans of peas, one-half peck of Irish potatoes, one-half peck of sweet potatoes, 1 lb. cranberries, 8 oranges, and candy; Mr. Hill of Bethel A. M. E. Church sent 4 dinners to the Home. The next meeting will be January 6th, 1926 at the Home. Many thanks, MRS. L ROY PORTER. THREE GRADUATES FROM TECHNI CAL HIGH SCHOOL The December class of Technical High school who received their diplomas Tuesday morning contained three colored students, the Misses Carrie Harrison, Alice Hunter and Ina Mae Williams. There were ninety-nine members in the class. Our ratio of graduates was therefore about three per cent. Congratulations and best wishes, girls. What's the matter with the boys? ROOSEVELT POST TO GIVE CHARITY BALL Roosevelt Post No. 30, American Legion, is making active preparations for a charity ball to be given December 18th at Dreamland Hall to help out its Christmas fund through which it will extend help to the families of ex-service men. GROWING :::: :::: THANK YOU 543 Vol. XI—No. 23 VINS RHINELANDER LOSES HIS SENSATIONAL ANNULMENT SUIT Jury After Deliberation for Twelve Hours Returns Unanimous Verdict for the Defendant IGNORES APPEAL TO PREJUDICE Closing Sessions of Trial Marked By Appeal To Race Prejudice On Part of Rhinelander's Attorney White Plains, N. Y.—(By the Associated Negro Press) After more than 12 hours' deliberation, the jury in the annulment suit of Leonard Kip Rhinelander, wealthy son of Philip Rhinelander, against his colored wife, Alice Beatrice Rhinelander, decided in favor of the wife. The jury received the case Friday morning and, except for a short time taken out to get instructions relative to the testimony of a woman reporter, was in steady deliberation until after eleven o'clock at night. When court adjourned for the day, Justice Morschauser orderea the jury locked up and directed that if they came to a decision during the night, the verdict be sealed. It was opened at ten o'clock Saturday morning. Prior to the announcement of the finding in favor of the wife, reports were circulated that she had won and that only two of the jurors had been against her. The closing sessions of the trial this week were probably of greater significance than those of any of the preceding weeks of the trial which laster four weeks. It was marked by the masterful appeal for fair play and against race prejudice by Lee Parsons Davis, counsel for Mrs. Rhinelander, and by an open, impassioned, uninterrupted plea for race prejudice by Isaac Mills, the former supreme court justice and 75 year-old attorney for Rhinelander. Mills mined no words in asking the jury for a prejudiced verdict. He admitted the fact and the necessity of prejudice in America and adjudged the jurymen to be guided by it rather than by law in the case. Attenpts to make him stop, made by defense counsel, were overruled by the court. Ku Klux Klan and other iniquitous influences were busy in the last days of the trial. Strong letters were written to the jurymen so strong that the court ordered them not to be opened. It is not definitely known what the next step in the drama will be. One of two are said to be possible: the first is an action against Philip Rhinelander, father of Alice's husband, for alienation of affection, and the other is divorce from her white husband. One of the insults which Mills hurled at the Negro race during his address to the jury men was that though Mrs. Rhinelander had been degraded during the course of the trial, she could return to her race where any good colored man would be glad to have her. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE PARTY Last Saturday night the Eagles an organization of the young people of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, gave a pleasant dancing party at the home of Mrs. McCaw, 2806 Ohio street. They will have a candy booth at the bazaar in the Jewell Building next Thursday. They have set a certain financial goal for themselves which they hope to attain within a year. MATTHEWS PROSECUTES NEW STRING OF FEDERAL CASES Springfield, Ill.—(By the Associated Negro Press.)—William Clarence Matthews, special assistant to the U. S. Attorney General, has arrived here to prosecute a string of cases for the government. Most of them are prohibition cases and the action of the government in sending a special prosecutor without local connections pressages a vigorous fight for conviction in the opinion of local authorities. WARN WHITES ACAINST INVADING NEGRO DISTRICT West Palm Beach, Fla.,—(By the Associated Negro Press) All white persons have been warned to stay out of the colored section of this city. It is felt that the warning is issued as the result of a number of whites having been beaten in the district within the last few months. Another angle to the incident is that whites very often go into the district for pleasures, a practice which is a source of embarrassment to the prejudiced whites who don't. Neither race is to go into the residence section of the other after nightfall. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 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 VAGE TW THE RHINELANDER VERDICT FOR a studied, deliberate, impassioned appeal to decide a legal question solely upon the grounds of race prejudice, it is difficult to conceive of anything that could surpass Judge Mills' plea to the jury to bring in a verdict for his client in the Rhinelander case. It is perfectly astounding that a man of Judge Mills' reputed character and standing could so prostitute the legal profession as to make the appeal he did. In substance it was this: "I, as a white man, appeal to you, who are white men, to free from his humiliating position this white man who is bound to a Negro woman. No matter what the evidence is give your verdict for my client because he, like you, is a white man, and the defendant belongs to the black race." This was the burden of his appeal. It was an unblushing, unqualified appeal to race prejudice. But, thank God, there were real WHITE men on that jury. Men white, not simply as to skin, for that is an unimportant matter, but white in heart and mind and soul and conscience, which is the important thing. They valued their oath to weigh the evidence and bring in a verdict, according to their best judgment, in accordance with the LAW and EVIDENCE in the CASE. The verdict was in favor of the defendant. That verdict has met with the popular approval. It was a verdict in accordance with the law and evidence in the case. It was a just verdict. The Rhinelander verdict is a far-reaching and most important one. Few realize its full significance. So far as the state of New York is concerned and other states which have not disgraced their statute books with anti-marriage laws for bidding the marriage of persons of different races it plainly declares that men who enter into the marriage relationship cannot cast off their lawfully wedded wives for any superficial whim or fancy. Whatever one may believe as to the expediency or inexpediency, the wisdom or unwisdom, of mixed racial marriages, there can be only one opinion held by people who stand for morality with reference to men and women, who, of their own free choice, desire to live together and that is that they should be married. To hold otherwise is to justify adultery, harlory, and bastardy. So called "misecgenation laws", which are upon the statute books of some states not only justify but encourage such nation-destroying vices. Misecgenation laws, forbidding the intermarriage of colored and white people, permit lustful white men to wrong colored women and lustful colored men to wrong white women—for it applies both ways only that the weaker race furnishes by far the larger number of unhappy victims—without being held to legal and moral accountability for their acts. Fortunately New York has no such anti-social laws. Under the laws of New York Rhinelander married Alice Jones knowing well that she was a colored girl. It is alleged that she had revealed her past to him, and whatever may have been her moral lapses, she was just as good as he was, and knowing all he voluntarily married her. She is his lawful wife, color or race being no ba rito wirehood and the marriage stands as stand it should. Hence the verdict is just. FRED BRODEGARDE THE sudden death Wednesday morning of Fred Brodegaarde, the pioneer jeweler, removes another one of Omaha's broad-minded and outstanding business men. Mr. Brodegaarde was a genial, generous-hearted Christian gentleman, whom it was always a pleasure to meet. He was one of our warm personal friends whose cordiality, genial greeting and pleasant smile, we shall miss. The title "Noble Dane", for he was a native of Denmark, aptly fitted him, as he was a man of noble nature. May God grant to his loved ones who remain the comfort and consolation which He alone can give, and to him the crown and joy which is the reward of a well spent life. RANDOLPH'S PHILLIPIC A. Phillip Randolph, editor of The Messenger and organizer of the Brotherhood of Pullman Porters, spoke here last Thursday night to a large audience in St. John's A. M. E. Church, as we announced in our news columns last week. Mr. Randolph is a young man of intense earnestness and a good speaker. He made out a good case for the cause which he has espoused the unionizing of the Pullman porters. He, however, in our judgment, weekened his cause and invited censure by his vitriolic attack upon Bishop Carey, Perry Howard and other individuals who attended the recent conference in Washington and, as it is charged by the Pittsburgh Courier and Randolph, were tools and catpaws for the Pullman company. His wholesale charge, too, that Negro newspapers, with their hungry editors were purchaseable by the waving of a fifty dollar bill before their faces is unjustifiable and not calculated to win supporters to his cause. Unsupported charges are not proof. Men have a perfect right to differ in their views concerning any plan or policy without being charged with either ignorance or venality. This liberty to think which the speaker rightfully claims for himself he ought willingly to grant to others. The cause of better wages for the Pullman porters is too important a matter to be jeopardized by the interjection of personalities into the argument. Give the public facts, not denunciation. Mr. Randolph presented some pertinent facts which denunciation weakened. Randolph's Phillipic against old-line leaders did not strengthen his argument. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Today's Opportunity To the Editor of the Monitor: The Negro of today has a thousand opportunities, where the Negro of yesterday had one. The overwhelming majority follow the fashion whether in dress, manners, art or opinion. Most folks must have a path to walk in; and they follow the way taken by some stronger spirit, who went on untried ground, and started the path. Those who can think and act independently are the leaders; those who must have another to blaze the way for them are and must always be the followers. Knowledge is power. A word to the Pulman porters: Let no man deceive you. Why is the American Federation of Labor and many of the local unions inviting us into them now? Is it to secure equitable pay and better working conditions or is it that they want to get us into their unions so that they may stop our activities in dealing with our employers directly? The time has arrived when we should intercede for ourselves, go directly to your employer and demand consideration upon the merit of your service. The opportunity is ours; shall we make good? In talking with one of the officials of the packing industry about employment of my people he promised that in the future our people would be considered in all departments. This opportunity is coming let us be ready to grasp it. Some of the Lincoln young people who have been entertaining with the "Charleston" are Miss Valerie Crews and Mr. Shumpert Logan who have danced at the Country Club, the Lincoln hotel, and a number of the fraternity parties. Don't forget the mass meeting to be held on December 14 under the auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. Rev. John Albert Williams of Omaha will deliver an address. Chancelor Avery of the state university addressed the Non-Pareille at Quinn chapel on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hazel Dean and Mrs. Ritha Banks scored a hit with their cabaret entertaining at the Elks Thanksgiving dance. Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Mosley of Coffeyville, Kansas, are spending the week end in Lincoln visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson of Cheyenne, Wyo., spent the week end as guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Moore and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson are motoring to Atchison, Kans., to spend the winter there. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Edwards entertained at dinner at one o'clock Sunday, covers were laid for six. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Houston honored the guests at a very delightful luncheon Sunday evening. A joint floral installation of Princess Hatipha No. 9 Amaranth chapter No. 3 O. E. S. will be celebrated Tuesday at Masonic hall. The banquet of the Civic Improvement League composed of men was a wonderful dream realized. Although disappointed by the absence of Bishop Carey, in whose honor the feast was given; the guests were delightfully and agreeably surprised by the substitute who appeared, namely Rev. John Adams, B. D., presiding elder of this district, who was the principle speaker on the "Possibilities of Our Group". His address was a masterpiece. Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Munroe Williams, Mr. Eugene Edwards, Mrs. Eugene Edwards gave words of appreciation and honor to the league.-Mr. Trago McWilliams, president; Mr. Arthur Johnson, secretary. Mrs. E. L. Johnson and Mrs. Nettie McDonald were attendants at the quarterly meeting of the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday school conventions at Council Bluffs, Ia., last Tuesday and Wednesday, which convened in Beulah Baptist church. The mass meeting of the Non-Pareille society Sunday afternoon with Chancellor Avery of State University as principal speaker was a success. The welcome address by Mr. Dewitt Lawson, the oration by Mr. John Adams, jr., were delivered to a well filled auditorium. Cancellor Avery spoke on "Progress". Two solos completed a splendid program. The Quinn chapel rally Sunday was a gratifying success; the membership responded royally and inspite of the absence of Bishop Carey who was delayed on account of the condition of traveling. The day was a complete success and the program prepared was rendered to appreciative audiences. Mr. Courtney Cooley arrived home last Wednesday from Boston, Mass., in answer to his mother's serious illness. Mrs. Bertie Artis and son left last week for Chicago, thence to join her husband. She is said to have sold her home and will not return to Lincoln. Mrs. Susie Wiley returned home last Wednesday from Omaha. Mr. Marian is reported quite sick. He was removed to a local hospital this week. Mrs. L. G. Forbes will entertain the Utopian Art Club at their home, 2410 Holdrege, Thursday night, December 31st. This being the last night in the old year, the meeting is expected to be a rousing one and a unique program has been arranged. All members and friends are urged to be present at 8 p. m. A pre-Christmas Cantata, "Around the Great White Throne", will be presented Tuesday night, December 22, at Mt. Zion Baptist church, under the auspices of church auxiliaries. Mrs. E. J. Griffin, manager. Mrs. Ollie Ray entertained the Utopian Art club at her home last Thursday night. Mrs. E. J. Griffin read a paper on the subject: "My Job", which brought out much thought. Cornhusker Lodge No. 579 I. B. P. O. E. of W. will hold a celebration at Mt. Zion Baptist church next Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. I. B. Smith will address the gathering. Please be ready to pay your subscription when the collector for The Monitor calls. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St Web. 0620 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets OMAHA, NEB. 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 BAZAAR Thurs. Dec. 17 JEWELL BUILDING 24th and Grant BEAUTIFUL ARTICLES AT REASONABLE PRICES For Sale by Women's Auxiliary of St. Philips Episcopal Church --- THE MONITOR BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS NOW FROM David Cohen Formerly at 1412 N GOLDSTEIN 16th He will be glad to see Brodeg merely at 1412 North 24th Street, Now With GOLDSTEIN-CHAPMAN CO. 16th and Farnam be glad to see all his old friends and patro rodegaard Bros. Formerly at 1412 North 24th Street, Now With GOLDSTEIN-CHAPMAN CO. 16th and Farnam He will be glad to see all his old friends and patrons. Brodegaard Bros. JEWELERS FOR 41 YEARS WILL SERVE YOU BETTER 16th and Douglas Streets Thull 24th and Full Line of— XMAS GIFTS, CAN PRICES Free Quick Delivery Douglas Streets Omaha, N. Thull Pharmacy 24th and Seward Streets of— GIFTS, CANDIES, PERFUMES, CIGARS PRICES WHICH PLEASE Tick Delivery Phone WEbster 5 XMAS GIFTS, CANDIES, PERFUMES, CIGARS PRICES WHICH PLEASE DIVIDENDS Paid on All Deposits up to $5,000 Every Three Months OCCIDENTAL LOAN A 18th and Harney Street We give CASH REGISTER Save eight dollars worth receive a FRUIT CAKE We bake real home made all next week to you. SPECIAL ON CODE Try our CHEESE C Petersen 24th and 24th Street and Ames A A P Choice Candies Articles and Christmas ROSS DE Phones WE 2306 NORTH TW We Carry a DOMESTIC AND IMPORT and Other T I. LEVY GRADUATE REC Free Delivery 24th and Freed- ACCIDENTAL BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION and Harney Streets Organized 18 CASH REGISTER SLIPS with every purchase right dollars worth and return to our store this week to you. JIT CAKE for Xmas real home made pies and will gladly sample the week to you. SPECIAL ON COFFEE CAKES SATURDAY by our CHEESE COFFEE CAKE—It is fine! Petersen's Bakeries 24th and Lake Streets Street and Ames Avenue 1806 Farnam St A Full Line of ice Candies, Perfumes, Toile Articles and Cigars for Christmas Gifts OSS DRUG STORE Phones WEbster 2270 and 2271 1806 NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET We Carry a Complete Stock of STATIC AND IMPORTED PERFUMES, CANDIES and Other Timely XMAS GIFTS I. LEVY, Druggist GRADUATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST Delivery 24th and Decatur Sts. WEbster 5 reed-Eisemann RADIOS OCCIDENTAL BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION We give CASH REGISTER SLIPS with every purchase. Save eight dollars worth and return to our store and receive a FRUIT CAKE for Xmas We bake real home made pies and will gladly sample them all next week to you. SPECIAL ON COFFEE CAKES SATURDAY Try our CHEESE COFFEE CAKE—It is fine! 24th Street and Ames Avenue 1806 Farnam Street Choice Candies, Perfumes, Toilet Articles and Cigars for Christmas Gifts ROSS DRUG STORE Phones Webster 2270 and 2271 2306 NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET. We Carry a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED PERFUMES, CANDIES and Other Timely XMAS GIFTS I. LEVY, Druggist GRADUATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST Free Delivery 24th and Decatur Sts. WEbster 5802 Installed Complete on Easy $10.00 a Month Payment Plan ED PATTO MUSIC COMPAN ED PATTON MUSIC COMPANY Sixteenth and Farnam GET YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS --- --- PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records GIVE SLIPPERS They're the Best Choice for all Christmas Giving! And at Kinney's you are always sure of a wonderful stock of felts and leather slippers, at the lowest prices consistent with high quality. ```markdown ``` MAIL ORDERS FILLED MAIL Kinney OVER 200 FAMILY STORE G.R.KINNE 205-7-9 Nor THE STORE OF Thomas Kiesel ON DOVGLAS STREET FOR Playth Floor Belo Kinney Shoes G.R.KINNEY CO., INC. OPEN JUNE FAMILY FOREST FIVE BILLION FACTORIES 205-7-9 North 16th THE STORE OF James Kinney Co. ON DOVGLAS STREET FOR FIFTY YEARS laythings Floor Below Kinney Shoes OVER 200 FARMING TOWNE G.R. MINNEY CO., INC. FINE BIG FACTORY THE STORE OF Thomas Kepatrie No. ON DOVGLAS STREET FOR FIFTY YEARS Playthings Floor Below Angel Chimes A new* ornament to top the Christmas tree. These pretty tinkling angel chimes are carried exclusively by us. The angels fly around when the device is attached and the electric bulb is lighted. The revolving motion causes the bells to tinkle tunes. A new ornament to top the Christ tinkling angel chimes are carried angels fly around when the dev electric bulb is lighted. The rev bells to tinkle tunes. Each $ A new ornament to top the Christmas tree. These pretty tinkling angel chimes are carried exclusively by us. The angels fly around when the device is attached and the electric bulb is lighted. The revolving motion causes the bells to tinkle tunes. Each $1.50 Folding Doll Cabs Wonderful little doll cabs with plain wheels or rubber tires, regular 75c and $1.25 values. Only a few left, specially priced— Clowns The acrobatic clown that flies in the air. He is very funny and is sure to make the kiddies laugh. What a fine toy to find on Christ- Electric Trains Electric trains with observation car and two Pullman cars. A wonderful toy with 10 pieces of track and reversing engine. Priced— $8.95 Composition We have just received a large size position animals. Here you will find dogs, sheep, geese, monkeys, bear. These make ideal toys for the Chip priced— Each 15c a $8.95 $1.95 Composition Animals just received a large shipment of unusual com- mimals. Here you will find the deer, pigs, roosters, cup, geese, monkeys, bears, lambs and many others. like ideal toys for the Christmas stocking, specially each 15c and 25c Composition Animals We have just received a large shipment of unusual composition animals. Here you will find the deer, pigs, roosters, dogs, sheep, geese, monkeys, bears, lambs and many others. These make ideal toys for the Christmas stocking, specially priced— Each 15c and 25c Sample Furniture We are still selling our sample furniture at this unusual reduction. Just a little shopworn, but otherwise in perfect condition. Chair, desks and tables at— 25% Discount Kiddie Kars No. 3 and No. 4 Kiddie Kars. The toy that every child will love. Well made, attractively painted, easily operated. Specially priced at— $1.95 $1.95 $1.75 Slippers and Hosiery for the Whole Family A very attractive pom-pom in assorted colors, well suited for dressing, is nicely trimmed with cut felt designs and ribbons and pom-pom of same color. It is also available at our special low price. Clowns The acrobatic clown that flies in the air. He is very funny and is sure to make the kiddies laugh. What a fine toy to find on Christmas morning. Miniature Train Miniature table train. Keeps the boys off the floor. Has circular track two cars. Priced— $1.95 Baby Dolls Unbreakable baby dolls. They wear lovely long dresses and have beautifully painted eyes. They are twelve inches long, just like real. $1.75 Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ADDRESS BOX 1204 Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Master David Ferguson was the recipient of many pretty and useful gifts last Saturday afternoon, when he entertained a number of his set in honor of the thirteenth anniversary of his birthday. His guests departed expressing themselves as having spent a most enjoyable afternoon, wishing David many more happy birthdays. Mr. J. A. Cropp whose health has been failing for some time is very ill at his home, 2908 Franklin street. Mr. Wm. Johnson, who has been ill for some time was taken to the University hospital Tuesday. Get your chicken dinner Sunday-at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Twenty-fourth and Franklin streets. Only 40 cents.-Adv. Miss Sybil Merrifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Merrifield, 2814 Miami street, was quietly married in Council Bluffs, Saturday, November 28th, to Mr. James Oglesby. Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby are at home with the parents of the bride. Good preaching, good eating every Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church, Twenty-fourth and Franklin streets. Rev. T. W. Kidd.-Ady. Misses Mercedes and Albertine Johnson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, entertained guests at their residence, 2709 Douglas street, in honor of Miss Rebecca Offard who, after a short visit in our city, left Friday for her home in Pensacola, Fla. Mrs. James W. Headly who was taken to the Methodist hospital three weeks ago critically ill with penumonia returned to her home this week and is steadily improving. Let us go and take our friends, Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday dinner 40c, Twenty-fourth and Franklin streets. How many? Call WEBster 2671 and make your reservations.—Adv. Miss Lucile Raymond, stenographer at the Colored Commercial Club, has been detained at home by illness this week. Miss Helen Redd is taking her place. Mrs. Lena Erwin, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Williams, left Saturday for Los Angeles, Cal., for a month's visit. H. Peat, popular proprietor of Peat's restaurant, who has been quite ill for several months at his home, 2817 North Twenty-fourth street, is able to be up and around again much to the delight of his many friends. The Northwest Needle Craft Club met with Mrs. L. T. Boggus, 3524 Parker street. The first meeting in Gifts of Real Value for Xmas Our Christmas selection is more wonderful than ever before. Use Gift Certificate and let your friends select their own records. Victor, Brunswick and Columbia Records Price 75c Up QRS Player Rolls Owners of player pianos will appreciate the gift of QRS rolls from our wonderful Christmas selection. Use your charge account. Price 75c Up Bench Pads.....$5.00 Music Cabinets.....$20 Up Duet Benches.....$12 Up Bargains in slightly used Benches.....$6 Up Make Your Xmas Selection Now! Buy Now Pay Later Use Your Charge Account Schmoller & Mueller Piano Company 1514-16-18 Dodge St. Good Used Furniture Good Used Furniture Rebuilt and refinished in our own workrooms, made attractive and durable and priced exceedingly low. All used furniture is shown exclusively in our Exchange Department on our sixth floor. LIVING ROOM SUITES Large massive overstuffed suites, in splendid condition..... $59, $98, $125. CREDIT TERMS MADE to SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE Hartman's HAYDENS Bargain Annex Sale of One and Two-Trouser SUITS In Excellent Woolen Fabrics A selection of one and two-trousers suits from our regular stock. This lot is made up of broken lines, and we have every size from 30 to 44, but not in every size in all patterns. the month is always a business meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. H. G. Anderson, 2601 Patrick street, December 15th. John H. Broomfield left last week on a business trip to Chicago and Gary, Ind. Buy some of your Christmas presents next Thursday, December 17th, at St. Philip's annual bazaar, Jewell building, Twenty-fourth and Grant streets.—Adv. GEORGE HOCKLEY IS KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE George Hockley, aged 80, a resident of Omaha for the past thirty-five years, died in Lord Lister hospital Tuesday from injuries received December 20, when he was knocked down by an automobile driven by Dexter E. Moon. Hockley never recovered consciousness from the time he was injured. Moon was arrested and released under a $5,000 bond pending the coroner's inquest which was held at the Myers Western Funeral home. He was exonerated from blame Thursday. Mr. Hockley's funeral was held Thursday afternoon from Zion Baptist church, of which he was a member, under the auspices of the Mosaic Templars, The Royal Circle of Friends and the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated. The deceased who was a native of New York is survived by his widow, a son William, two daughters, Mrs. D. W. Llewellyn and Mrs. Georgia Harris, and other relatives. OMAHA BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS REGULAR MEETING Exactly one-third of the number present at the meeting in November for the annual election of the officers for the N. A. A. C. P. met in the first regular business meeting in the Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon. We wonder why it is that some well thinking, progressive, successful men and women seem to conclude that all that is necessary for the success of a cause as important as is that for which this organization stands is to assemble once a year, elect a few officers and then retire for eleven long months and listen to the hammer blows of those who were not at the election as they fall upon the officers they elected and seemingly expect to do the work that requires the unstinted effort and support of every member of the community. These words are not written because of any discouragement within themselves of those who did meet. Far from it. The meeting was full of the spirit of hope and determination, and this spells success whether in the few or in the many. The branch will have its forum meeting Sunday, December 20. The place and program will be published later. As is unavoidably the case, the names of some who gave to the Defense fund November 29 were omitted from the published list, for which omission we are very sorry. We take pleasure, therefore, in stating that our attention' has been called to the following omissions: Sergeant Isaac Bailey, $5; Dr. W. W. Peebles, $2; Mrs. M. C. Sands, $1. Russel Taylor, Secretary. FALLS AND FRACTURES HIP George H. Bullock, while employed at repairing a porch at his home, 1724 North Twenty-seventh street, Saturday afternoon, fell twenty four feet to a cement walk and fractured his hip. He was taken to the University hospital where the fracture was reduced. "ELECTRIC SHOP" OPENS IN NEW QUARTERS IN NEW QUARTERS The new "Electric Shop" of the Nebraska Power company opened in its new quarters at the southeast corner of Seventeenth and Harney streets, Thursday, December 10th. The new shop is located in its newly remodeled "Electric Building". The Power company will move their new offices into the building on January 1. "The new 'Electric Shop' will be one of the finest and most complete- ebster 4243 ly equipped in the middlewest. This shop has been constructed with the view to make shopping by the customer very easy and convenient," said K. P. Goewey, salesmanager of the company. Besides operating the new "Electric Shop" at Seventeenth and Harney streets, the Nebraska Power company will maintain its present shops at Fifteenth and Farnam streets; also the "Electric Shop" in South Omaa at 1214 "M" street and the West Leavenworth Electric Shop at Forty-third and Leavenworth streets. Expert clerks and a complete line of electrical merchandise, especially useful Christmas gifts, will be maintained in all four shops. "Because of their beauty and usefulness, electrical gifts are very much appreciated. They are good to look at and at the same time very useful during the whole year," said Mr. Goewey. To Buy a Home Call Metcalfe Company To Buy a Home Call Metcalfe Company Ground Floor 203 So. 19th St., At. 5415 We Extend Credit Ye Diamond Shoppe We Extend Credit The Diamond Shoppe 1508 Douglas Street ATlantic 7468 THE day-in silk hosier even in textr beautiful gift We carry weight and c Chiffon Weigh Sheer Chiffon --- THE P TO ALL PORTERS AND MAIDS: In response requesting that me which agreement The Pullman Co. employees for the Arrangement may hold Nominating by by the employees an election as representative Agency should re A statement the number of Election Committee the Supervisor or printed on ballot of candidates a representatives elected from each in the conference The Final as the Election and Agency showing the number, and the S Committees of the Secretary of sentatives electedatives for the p Each of of the classes management and employees. In response to petitions recent requesting that modifications be made which agreement was negotiated with The Pullman Company will hold a employees for the purpose of negotiation. Arrangements will therefore may hold Nominating Elections on nominating by ballot one representing the employees as a representative, election as representatives to the Agency should receive a majority vote. A statement of the result owing the number of votes cast for each Election Committee, should be proclaimed the Supervisor of Industrial Relations printed on ballots to be used in the of candidates a committee consisting representatives of the Management elected from each Operating Zone, in the conference. One of these ballots. The Final Election should be as the Election is completed the Secretary and Agency should notify the Supervising the number of votes cast for ment, and the Supervisor of Industry Committees of the classes named in the Secretary of the Election Committees elected. The Management for the purpose stated. Each of the 24 representation of the classes named in the entire Management and decide in conference employees. In response to petitions recently received from employees of the classes above named, requesting that modifications be made in the existing agreement covering working conditions, which agreement was negotiated with your duly authorized representatives March 27th, 1924, The Pullman Company will hold a conference with the duly authorized representatives of such employees for the purpose of negotiating relative to such modifications. Arrangements will therefore be made so that such employees in each District and Agency may hold Nominating Elections on or before Tuesday, December 15th, 1925, for the purpose of nominating by ballot one representative in each District and Agency who will be acceptable to the employees as a representative, thus placing in nomination approximately 72 candidates for election as representatives to the conference. The representative nominated in each District or Agency should receive a majority vote of all such employees in such District or Agency. A statement of the result of the Nominating Election in each District and Agency, showing the number of votes cast for each nominee and signed by the Secretary of the Employees' Election Committee, should be promptly forwarded by the Secretary, who will retain a copy, to the Supervisor of Industrial Relations in Chicago, who will have the names of these 72 candidates printed on ballots to be used in the Final Election, for the purpose of electing from the list of candidates a committee consisting of at least 24 representatives authorized to confer with representatives of the Management, as hereinafter stated. At least 3 representatives should be elected from each Operating Zone, in order that all of teh 8 Operating Zones may be represented in the conference. One of these ballots will be furnished to each employee of the classes named. The Final Election should be held not later than Tuesday, January 12th, 1926. As soon as the Election is completed the Secretary of the Employees' Election Committee in each District and Agency should notify the Supervisor of Industrial Relations the result of such Election, giving the number of votes cast for each candidate, the Secretary to retain a copy of the statement, and the Supervisor of Industrial Relations, in conjunction with the Employees' Election Committees of the classes named in Chicago, will tabulate such returns, and will promptly notify the Secretary of the Election Committee in each District and Agency the names of the representatives elected. The Management will then hold a joint conference with such elected representatives for the purpose stated. Each of the 24 representatives to be elected should receive a majority vote of all employees of the classes named in the entire service and be authorized to confer with representatives of the Management and decide in conference and agree upon rules governing working conditions for such employees. Chicago, November 24th, 1925. F. L. SIMMONS. --- --- Wishing a MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR To All Our Patrons LIBERTY DRUG CO. B. Robinson, Mgr. 1904 North 24th Street WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA The H A Gift Appr Women's Silk H THE day-in and day-out silk hosiery—hose even in texture—make beautiful gift. We carry a complete weight and color— Chiffon Weight, 1.75 Sheer Chiffon, 2.50 THE PULLM The Brandeis Store THE day-in and day-out dependability of Munsing silk hosiery—hose of lustrous silks, clear and even in texture—makes them an appropriate and beautiful gift. We carry a complete showing of every wanted weight and color— THE PULLMAN COMPANY competitions recently received. Applications be made in the mail, negotiated with your party will hold a conference of negotiating re- sults will therefore be made for Elections on or before one representative in each representative, thus place- natives to the conference be a majority vote of all s. If the result of the Nom- otes cast for each nominee should be promptly forward Industrial Relations in Chicago be used in the Final I committee consisting of at least the Management, as here operating Zone, in order one of these ballots will be action should be held not completed the Secretary of notify the Supervisor of if votes cast for each ca- visor of Industrial Relation classes named in Chicago, the Election Committee in The Management will then use stated. 24 representatives to be be in the entire service and decide in conference and ag ```markdown ``` ULLMAN COMPANY NOTICE very received from employees of the office in the existing agreement covering with your duly authorized representative conference with the duly authorized or relating relative to such modifications. be made so that such employees in ex- pire before Tuesday, December 15th, 1918 live in each District and Agency which has placing in nomination approving conference. The representative nominee of all such employees in such District of the Nominating Election in each Dis- trict nominee and signed by the Secre- tary forwarded by the Secretary, who in Chicago, who will have the name of the Final Election, for the purpose of of at least 24 representatives auth- ers hereinafter stated. At least 3 rn- n order that all of teh 8 Operating Z ns will be furnished to each employee. held not later than Tuesday, January Secretary of the Employees' Election Co- visor of Industrial Relations the each candidate, the Secretary to rea- l Relations, in conjunction with the Chicago, will tabulate such returns, committee in each District and Agency will then hold a joint conference wi as to be elected should receive a major service and be authorized to confer wi e and agree upon rules governing wo --- Christmas Gifts TOILET ARTICLES, IMPORTED PERFUMES DELICIOUS CANDIES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, ETC. Service Weight, 1.50 Thread Silk, 1.85 EMPANY Employees of the classes above named agreement covering working conditions authorized representatives March 27th, 1925, may authorized representatives of such modifications. A employees in each District and Agency December 15th, 1925, for the purpose and Agency who will be acceptable nation approximately 72 candidates representative nominated in each District in such District or Agency. Section in each District and Agency, signed by the Secretary of the Employer Secretary, who will retain a copy of have the names of these 72 candidates the purpose of electing from the representatives authorized to confer the. At least 3 representatives should 8 Operating Zones may be represented each employee of the classes named. Tuesday, January 12th, 1926. As Employees' Election Committee in each District Relations the result of such Elect Secretary to retain a copy of the session with the Employees' Election such returns, and will promptly not district and Agency the names of the recent conference with such elected representatives and receive a majority vote of all employed to confer with representatives of states governing working conditions for MMONS, F. L. SIMMONS. Supervisor of Industrial Relations. PINEAPPLE classes above named, working conditions, March 27th, 1924, representatives of such with District and Agency 25, for the purpose of it will be acceptable toately 72 candidates for listed in each District or set or Agency. District and Agency, show-ary of the Employees' will retain a copy, to of these 72 candidates selecting from the listized to confer with representatives should be names may be represented in the classes named. 12th, 1926. As soon committee in each District result of such Election, in a copy of the state- the Employees' Election and will promptly notify the names of the repre- such elected represen- ty vote of all employees representatives of the living conditions for such --- PAGE THREE as MES, ore oster 6323 ing Results --- ```markdown ``` COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA., NEWS Mrs. Erma Jones, Correspondent and Agent, 1117 Avenue D Miss Amanda Powell and Mr. Frank Franklin were married Wednesday, December 2. There will be a concert and dinner given at the Bethel A. M. E. church December 17. Everyone welcome! There will be a chitterling supper given at Bethel A. M. E. church December 12. Mrs. Cato Neely was taken to Mercy hospital December 2. Others on the sick list are: Mr. Leonard Jones, Mr. Charles Hopkins, Mr. Arthur Ashby. Mrs. Clara Washington was called home by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. George Cooper entertained the Omaha Adlibitume club Wednesday, December 2. A delightful luncheon was served. The banquet and reception given in honor of Rev. J. P. Jackson was well attended and enjoyed by all. The Baptist association which met at the Tabernacle Baptist church was well attended. Mrs. John Mills spent several days in St. Paul this week. The Phyllis Wheatley reading circle met Thursday afternoon, December 3, at the residence of Mrs. Lowry, 1018 Twenty-second avenue. It was a very successful meeting. Three new members were added to the circle. At the close of the business session the hostess served dainty refreshments. Each one expressed herself as having spent a profitable as well as an enjoyable afternoon. TO LET—Two sleeping rooms or light house keeping rooms strictly modern. Terms reasonable, 2627 Third avenue. Phone 4068-J. WASHINGTON JUNIOR N. A. A. C. P. CONTRIBUTES $200 FOR DEFENSE Washington, D. C.-On Sunday, November 29, the Junior Division of the District of Columbia Branch held a meeting in the interest of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's Defense Fund at the Metropolitan Church, at which Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches of the Association, was the principal speaker. At this meeting an interesting program was reenedered by the Juniors under the direction of Mrs. A. S. Pinkett, who is in charge of the Junior Division. A feature of the meeting was an original poem on the National Negro Anthem composed and read by the eleven year old daughter of Mrs. Pinkett. As a result of the meeting the sum of $200 was contributed to the the Defense Fund. Give Y Be pre holds AHEA money The 1926 You, May Join Class A will get by paying 25¢ ee Class B will get by paying 50¢ ee Class C will get by paying $1.00 ee Give Yourself Be prepared for holds in store- AHEAD" Club a money worth som The 1926 Club is now You May Join Any One or Class A will get $12.50 by paying 25c each week. Class B will get $25.00 by paying 50c each week. Class C will get $50.00 by paying $1.00 each week. Give Yourself a Chance! Be prepared for whatever the future holds in store—join our "GET AHEAD" Club and make your spare money worth something. The 1926 Club is now enrolling-Select your class You May Join Any One or More of the Following Classes: Class D will get $100.00 by paying $2.00 each week. Class E will get $150.00 by paying $3.00 each week. Class G will get $250.00 by paying $5.00 each week. Class J will get $500.00 by paying $10.00 each week. Class E will get $150.00 by paying $3.00 each week. Class G will get $250.00 by paying $5.00 each week. Class J will get $500.00 by paying $10.00 each week. Class K will get $1,000.00 by paying $20.00 each week. Class L will get $13.00 Start with 2c, increase 2c a week for twenty-five payments, then decrease 2c a week for twenty-five payments; last payment 2c. Plus Con THE OM Plus Compound Int Plus Compound Interest at the Rate of 3% THE OMAHA N Farnam PAGE FOUR Pick Shopping Hours The best possible time to shop is BETWEEN 10* AND 4. You escape both the morning and evening crowds on the street cars. Omaha & Council Bluffs St. Ry. Co. Give Her Leisure For Christmas ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Grills To COFFEE POT Nickel finished; a gift of many uses. $9^85 and better Convenient Terms If You Desire Our New "Electric Shop" 17th & Harney Sts. opens Yourself a C pared for whatever the in store—join our D" Club and make you worth something. Club is now enrolling—Select Any One or More of the F $12.50 Class M Compound Interest at the R Ask Any Officer or Employee for Detailed Information. AHA NATIONAL Farnam at 17th Street --- Electrical appliances are very pleasing for they bring added comfort to the home. rills finished; a many uses. Toasters Six or eight cup size. We have many kinds; all guaranteed. Percol An inexperi that is us times. 985 better $750 and up $5 to Thursday DECEMBER 10 "Electric Shops" 15th and Farnam Sts. nworth 17th and Harney Sts. Courtesy—Service—Low Rates self a Chance! or whatever the future we—join our "GET and make your spare something. new enrolling—Select your class For More of the Following Classes: .50 Class M will get $32.50 .00 Class R will get $63.75 by paying $2.50 the first week, and de- creasing 5c each week; last payment 5c. .00 Class V will get $12.75 by starting with 1c and increasing 1c each week; last payment 50c. Interest at the Rate of 3% NATIONAL BANK at 17th Street A IRON $3^75 to $8^75 Chance! the future "GET our spare at your class Following Classes: will get $32.50 will get $63.75 the first week, and de- week; last payment 5c. will get $12.75 1c and increasing 1c each cent 50c. Rate of 3% $5 to $9 Classified Negro Business and Professional Directory These Firms Can Supply Your Needs and Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage THE MONITOR RECIDO DESDUNES DAN DESDUNES Dan Desdunes Says: If he gave you golf balls you'd have to have a golf link to use them; but when he gives you eggs you can use them without a frying pan. He is going to give 15 dozen eggs to 15 persons next WEDNESDAY (Gift Night) at Lake Theatre. Think it over! Admission 10c and 20c EVER-STRATE HAIR DRESSING Special Treatment for Bobbed Hair MRS. C. C. JOHNSON 1515 No. 26th St. Web. 1984 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. ART BEAUTIFUL COLORED DOLLS pictures, calendars, high grade toilet articles. Dr. Pryor's Jape Wonder Soap. Stuart's Art Shop 1803 No. 24th St. 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 MADAM ANNA E. JONES TUBBS. Scalp and hair treatments. For good and quick results call WEBsther 5450 1712 North 25th Street.—Poro. MADAM A. J. AUSTIN, Beauty Culturist. Manufacturer of Denova hair preparations. Parlors 1411 No. 24th Street. Phone WEBsther 5122. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MADAM CORA L. OWENS, Authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker Company. Gives scientific scalp treatments at the "Snow White Beauty Parlor", 2403 North 29th St. 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 Bloondog street. WEBster 6153. Poro hairdressing, facial massage, Turkish baths. Home comforts. CARPENTERS YANCY W. LOGAN, carpenter and builder, 1628 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 0238. JESSE SNELL, carpenter and builder, 1920 North Thirty-sixth street, WE 4630. If you like The Monitor, as you say you do, please support it by paying your own subscription promptly and by getting your friends and neighbors to subscribe. Help us put The Monitor in every home. Thank you. Rev. Mrs. Mary E. Palmer of Pasadena, Cal., nationally known preacher and lecturer, will arrive next week to spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith, 2211 Ohio street. Classified FOR RENT—Two rooms strictly modern, neatly furnished. James Apartments, 2425 Grant street. Phone WEBster 3634. Madam Brown, 2221 North Twenty-fifth street.—1t. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern, 2410 Seward street. WEBster 2677. NICELY HEATED FURNISHED ROOMS for young men at $2.50 a week. Call at 1810 North Twenty-third street. FOR RENT—Three heated furnished housekeeping rooms, or will rent separately. Call Webster 2769. FOR RENT—Light house keeping rooms, partly furnished. Modern except heat, 2635 Parker street. Phone after 6 p. m. WEBster 1259. FOR RENT — Three-room apartment, nearly furnished. 2514 North Thirty-first street. WEbster 0562. FOR RENT — Light house keeping apartments. Furnished WEbster 1825. Married couples only.—2t For rent. Four room modern apartments. 1547-1551 North Seventeenth street. $15.00 per month. At. 6863. tf. For rent. Neatly furnished room. Heat and kitchen privilege. Web. 2089 Wanted desirable young man to share large room with another young man in modern home. $2.50 per week. Web. 1008. It. FOR RENT — Light housekeeping rooms, furnished. WEbster 1825. 2629 Seward street. Quiet tenants only.—2t. egro Business Supply Your Needs CLUBS COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB. 1514% 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 Farnam 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 phone. 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 speciality. MRS. A. BALDWIN. French system of fancy dressmaking and designing. 2910 North 26th Street. Phone WEbster 0532. MME. E. C. GREEN. High class dressmaking, and designing. Men's shirts a speciality. 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 ap- parel. 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. HOTELS FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENT-2 and 3 ROOMS FOR RENT—To couple wishing nice housekeeping apartment, two rooms furnished and private kitchen. Price reasonable. Web. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Ave. and Profession and Respectfully Sold 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 H. 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 ex- périence. Handles all law cases 1516½ 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 6866. 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 FOR RENT—Nearly furnished back room, suitable for two gentlemen. One block from car line. 1823 North 23rd St. WEbster 5372. FOR RENT—Two comfortably furnished rooms on car line. $3.50 per week. Heat and light. 1154½ North Twentieth street.—1t. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Heat and kitchen privileges. Prices reasonable. 2433 Franklin. WEbster 2089. FOR RENT—Strictly moderns rooms. Rates reasonable. Also 3-room furnished house. Miss Hogan. Webster 3221. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. One block from car line. Web. 4064. 1405 No. 25th street MOTHERS 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. HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY Fountain Pens—Stationery Cigars and Candy Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street nal Directory icit Your Patronage PRINTERS FORD PRINTING COMPANY, Jew- ell building, 24th and Grant Sts. For good printing see us. We. 1750. RESTAURANTS PEATS RESTAURANT, 1405 North 24th Street. Where those who desire good home cooking at reasonable prices go. Webster 0530. 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 your 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. 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, Undertakera. 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