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MEN AND WOMEN SHED JOY TEARS LIFTING LIFT TO $2.00 a Year State Historical Society ents a Copy. STRONG MEN SHOW DEEP EMOTION WHEN VERDICT RENDERED Warned By Trial Judge Against Making Any Demonstration When Verdict Was Read—Emotion Found Vent in Tears JUDGE MURPHY CHARGES JURY Carefully Outlines What Constitutes Homicide, First Degree Murder, and Warns Against Passion and Prejudice. Detroit, Mich., May 20.—By the Associated Negro Press)—"Not guilty!" was the verdict of the twelve jurymen in the Sweet Case after a deliberation of about three hours. And Henry Sweet, charged with the murder of Leon Breiner, was a tree man. Tears were in the eyes of nearly everyone in the court room, including the legal champion of the Sweets, Clarence Darrow, again victor in his fight for the freedom of a man held in the clutches of the law. Judge Murphy's warning against any demonstration of emotion upon bearing the verdict seemed to leave but one outlet for the expression of the joy of those who heard the verdict—tears—and they flowed freely through smiles. In the morning, at the opening of court, Judge Murphy denied the motion of the defense to declare a mistrial due to prejudicial statements by Prosecutor Toms in his plea. In the court's charge to the jury he carefully outlined the law on what constituted homicide, murder in the first degree, second degree, and manslaughter, and what constituted a justifiable, excusable, or felonious murder. "It is my duty to warn you that prejudice or intolerance or passion should not enter into your deliberations upon the facts, else reason would depart and the calm consideration necessary for a just verdict would be lacking. Rich or poor, white or black, each man brought before the bench or jury is entitled to equal consideration and justice. Judge Murphy Charges Jury. In charging the jury, Judge Murphy stated: "Gentlemen of the Jury: The information in this case charges that Dr. Ossian P. Sweet and 10 co-defendants on the 9th day of September did with malice aforethought shoot to kill Leon Breiner. Further that it was an agreement to commit an unlawful act. "Gentlemen of the Jury, while eleven defendants are considered in the bill of particulars, you are only to consider the innocence or guilt of Henry Sweet. In this you are to summon your best judgment in order to be fair with the defendant. "The accused in every criminal case is presumed to be innocent. He comes to the court surrounded by that presumption. It is the duty of the prosecuting attorney to prove his guilt to the satisfaction of each and every one of you, beyond all reasonable doubt, before you can return a verdict of guilty. "Gentlemen of the jury: Because of the particular facts surrounding this case, because of what has been said here, I consider it my duty to caution you and warn you against prejudice. I urge you to summon the best judgment you have. Strive to be equally fair with the defense and the prosecution. If you have prejudice or hate, good reason will depart, and that calm judicial fairness necessary in doing justice, will depart. All men are equal before the law. Real justice does not draw any color, race or creed, or class line. All are entitled to the same rights before the law. It may be hard, but it is our duty to strive for it. I again urge you to summon the best judgment and the best conscience that you possess. Keep in mind not to become angry or excited. Don't be too hasty. Try to understand each other and try to see each other's points of view. If you keep this in mind, you will be able to reach a verdict. James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the THE MONITOR Advancement of Colored People, who attended the trial, said: "When it was announced that the jury had reached a verdict after only four hours of deliberation, there was surprise and apprehension. When the verdict of Not Guilty was rendered waiting women sobbed audibly and tears ran down the cheeks of men. It is more than probable that no other cases will be tried. Thus ends one of the most vital fights ever waged for the race." The first trial of the Sweet case resulted in a jury disagreement. In this second trial it was arranged to have each one of the eleven defendants tried separately. Henry Sweet was selected by the prosecution to stand trial first as the case against him was thought to be strongest. In view of his aquittal, it is unlikely the State will try any of the other defendants. The Sweet case has been the dramatic high point of the fight against segregation in America. It is one in a series of cases beginning with the Louisville case, won before the U. S. Supreme Court in 1917, outlawing all State and municipal segregation ordinances. Another case in the series was taken by the N. A. A. C. P. before the U. S. Supreme Court this year when the Washington Segregation Case (Corrigan & Curtis vs. Buckley) was argued by Messrs. Louis Marshall and Moorfield Storey, urging that segregation by agreement among white property owners was unconstitutional. The Sweet case establishes the Negro's right to defend his life and family and home from riotous mobs having segregation as their obteive. The N. A. A. C. P. brought its entire power to bear on this case, spending upwards of $21,000 on the first trial, retaining the ablest criminal lawyer in the country, Clarence Darrow of Chicago, and associating with him Arthur Garfield Hays, of New York. In the second trial rough estimates indicate that the cost will be at least $16,000 bringing the total cost of the two trials very nearly to $40,000. In the second trial Michigan's ablest criminal lawyer, Thomas W. Chawke, and a colored attorney, Julias W. Perry, were associated with Mr. Darrow. In the course of the legal battle, the N. A. A. C. P. undertook to raise a Legal Defense Fund to cover this and other segregation and legal defense cases, raising up to March 12, the sum of $71, 619, contributions pouring in not only from every part of the United States but from Ehrope and the West Indies as well. Both trials have profoundly affected public opinion on segregation in America. The first trial in its presentation of the Negro's suffering from mob violence throughout the country swung decent sentiment in favor of the defendants. The right of self-defense in his home has been conclusively established for the Negro. BISHOPS ATTACK JUDGE LYNCH Kansas City, Mo.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—"Judge Lynch must go!" declared the bishops of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church at their Fifteenth General Conference which has just closed its sessions here. They were backed in their stand by more than 2,000 delegates who attended the conference as the representatives of a church constituency of 400,000. Bishop R. S. Williams, the senior episcopal official, presided. The attack on the lynching evil was wide in the scope of its criticism, including all forms of barbarity now practiced in the South. Into their denunciation the bishops brought the word of southern leaders, white and colored, and of groups, who have felt compelled during the last few years to rise up against the great evil. White Christianity was called upon to back up with every power available the fight for justice to the Negro as a Christian duty. It was reminded that it should support the Dyer Antilynching bill because of the moral issue involved. Henry Black left Thursday night for a three weeks' visit to Las Angeles and San Francisco. OMAHA, NEBRAKA, FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1926 EDITORIAL THE verdict in the Sweet man prove gratifying not only to our deeply concerned in its outcome, citizens who believe that the Constitution precisely what it says. Vital is it were at stake in this trial and not only the black man, but the racial but national and universal weak man, means the guaranteed issues and principles in deal with the right of a man to put the attack of a mob. This was. In this case it had to do with an abiding colored American citizen case of a white American citizen. "That mob was out to make an Sweet home and to disregard the laws of the state. Like he came to tear down a structure to If a mob can attack the home get away with it, they may attack tomorrow. For protecting his home surly by the name of Breimer, a memorial killed, Dr. Ossian P. Sweet and other persons, were charged with mit murder. The first trial verdict after more than forty hrs was set and a separate trial for a Sweet who admitted to firing we believed it had a strong case ager and a half hours deliberation brook. It is noteworthy and praisew for the innate sense of justice wican citizen, that despite the paraces are involved, that after he should bring in as promptly as the approval of all but the wilful. Had the verdict been adve upon the lawless element to be for that the colored citizens's home and without fear of punishment self and home the penitentiary a punishment. This verdict will effect. It is to be regretted that put to the necessity of defending ought not to be placed upon any lized or Christian community. Of this kind shall ever again arise the principle that a man's home implanted in the minds of all that violate this principle. The Sweet trial demonstrates an organization as the National of Colored People which was all best legal talent in the country concerns all and its priceless seri right by violence or force but by of a sound and righteous public Just in the Sweet cast at Detroit, Mr. Brower not only to our own people who lived in its outcome, but to all real broadsides that the Constitution of the United States says. Vital issues and fundamentals in this trial and these issues and personal and universal. A triumph of this is the guarantee of justice for the land and principles involved in the Sweet right of a man to protect his home and mob. This was the real and vital need to do with a respectable, self- American citizen. Tomorrow is American citizen. So as Clarence out to make an assault upon the city to disregard the constitution of the state. Like blind Samson in the town a structure that protects us as an attacker the home of a black American, they may attack the home of a man living his home surrounded by a mob. Breimer, a member of the mob, John P. Sweet and wife, his brother. He were charged with murder and conceived the first trial resulted in a failure more than forty hours' deliberation. Parate trial for each defendant denied to firing was tried first be a strong case against him. The jury deliberation brought in a verdict of worthy and praiseworthy, and been sense of justice which animates the trial despite the passion engendered, that after hearing the evidence was promptly as it did a verdict well but the wilfully prejudiced and verdict been adverse it would have a element to be found in almost every citizen's home might be attacked or of punishment and if he dared the penitentiary or the electric chair this verdict will have a salutary and be regretted that Dr. Sweet and hisosity of defending their home. Replaced upon any man, black or white community. It is to be hoped that ever again arise anywhere in ours that a man's home is his castle share minds of all that no mob will dare triple. Criminal demonstrates the wisdom and as the National Association for the trade which was able to secure the city in the country to defend a cause, its priceless services in fighting the force but by legal processes a righteous public opinion. THE verdict in the Sweet cast at Detroit, Michigan, must prove gratifying not only to our own people who were primarily deeply concerned in its outcome, but to all real broad minded Americans who believe that the Constitution of the United States means precisely what it says. Vital issues and fundamental principles were at stake in this trial and these issues and principles affect not only the black man, but the white man as well. Justice is not racial but national and universal. A triumph of justice for the weak man, means the guarantee of justice for the strong. The issues and principles involved in the Sweet murder trial deal with the right of a man to protect his home and his life from the attack of a mob. This was the real and vital issue at stake. In this case it had to do with a respectable, self-respecting, law-abiding colored American citizen. Tomorrow it might be the case of a white American citizen. So as Clarence Darrow said, "That mob was out to make an assault upon the occupants of the Sweet home and to disregard the constitution of the country and the laws of the state. Like blind Samson in the temple, they came to tear down a structure that protects us all." If a mob can attack the home of a black American today and get away with it, they may attack the home of a white American tomorrow. For protecting his home surrounded by a mob in which a man by the name of Breimer, a member of the mob, was shot and killed, Dr. Ossian P. Sweet and wife, his brother, Henry, and eight other persons, were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The first trial resulted in a failure to arrive at a verdict after more than forty hours' deliberation. A second trial was set and a separate trial for each defendant demanded. Henry Sweet who admitted to firing was tried first because the state believed it had a strong case against him. The jury after three and a half hours deliberation brought in a verdict of "Not Guilty." It is noteworthy and praiseworthy, and bespeaks volumes for the innate sense of justice which animates the average American citizen, that despite the passion engendered where the two races are involved, that after hearing the evidence a white jury should bring in as promptly as it did a verdict which must have the approval of all but the wilfully prejudiced and purblind. Had the verdict been adverse it would have served notice upon the lawless element to be found in almost every community that the colored citizens's home might be attacked with impunity and without fear of punishment and if he dared to protect himself and home the penitentiary or the electric chair must be his punishment. This verdict will have a salutary and far-reaching effect. It is to be regretted that Dr. Sweet and his relatives were put to the necessity of defending their home. This necessity ought not to be placed upon any man, black or white, in any civilized or Christian community. It is to be hoped that no occasion of this kind shall ever again arise anywhere in our land. We hope the principle that a man's home is his castle shall be so firmly implanted in the minds of all that no mob will dare to presume to violate this principle. The Sweet trial demonstrates the wisdom and power of such an organization as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which was able to secure the services of the best legal talent in the country to defend a cause which vitally concerns all and its priceless services in fighting for justice and right by violence or force but by legal processes and the creation of a sound and righteous public opinion. HARRISON FERRELL WINS THIRD SCHOLARSHIP Chicago, Ill.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—Harrison Ferrell, who for several years has given the most distinguished concerts among musicians in this city, in the exclusive Blackston Theatre, next the Blackston Hotel, has just been awarded his third scholarship in German at Northwestern University. Mr. Ferrell is a violinist. Young Ferrell's accomplishments have been made in spite of physical and other disadvantages. During the World War he was injured in a football game, an injury which later developed into infantile paralysis. Since that time he has had to get about on crutches. At his concerts, his accompanist has had to assist him to the front of the stage. Northwestern University is twenty miles from his home in Chicago, but daily he has made the trip, has won his master's degree and is now pursuing his doctorate. He graduated two years ago. HAYES FILLS PITTSBURGH HALL TO OVERFLOWING Pittsburgh, Pa.—The largest crowd that has ever crammed itself into Carnegie hall this season gave Roland Hayes, the famous Negro tenor, the sort of ovation that is given the great ones who come to the Mosque. He has at last arrived in Pittsburgh after having met with acclaim in all the greatest centers from the Pacific coast to the court of Spain. This was the seventy-fifth and last concert In the States before his summer engagements in Paris and other French cities. --- cast at Detroit, Michigan, must own people who were primarily out to all real broad minded Amer-ution of the United States means issues and fundamental principles these issues and principles affect white man as well. Justice is not al. A triumph of justice for the proof of justice for the strong. involved in the Sweet murder trial protect his home and his life from the real and vital issue at stake. respectable, self-respecting, law-zen. Tomorrow it might be the man. So as Clarence Darrow said, assault upon the occupants of the constitution of the country and Samson in the temple, they that protects us all." one of a black American today and back the home of a white American grounded by a mob in which a man number of the mob, was shot and life, his brother, Henry, and eight in murder and conspiracy to consulted in a failure to arrive at aours' deliberation. A second trial each defendant demanded. Henry was tried first because the state against him. The jury after three nights in a verdict of "Not Guilty." worthy, and bespeaks volumes which animates the average Amer-ession engendered where the two bearing the evidence a white jury did a verdict which must have fully prejudiced and purbiling. Norse it would have served notice found in almost every community might be attacked with impunity and if he dared to protect him the electric chair must be his have a salutary and far-reaching Dr. Sweet and his relatives were their home. This necessity man, black or white, in any civit is to be hoped that no occasion anywhere in our land. We hope is his castle shall be so firmly it no mob will dare to presume to is the wisdom and power of such Association for the Advancement able to secure the services of the to defend a cause which vitally services in fighting for justice and legal processes and the creation opinion. DETT TO GET DOCTOR'S DEGREE New York, N. Y.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—Nathaniel Dett, head of the music department of Hampton Institute, and one of the foremost musicians and composers of the race, will be honored by Oberlin College, in June, with the degree of Doctor of Music, as a recognition of the achievement and distinction that has come to him in the field of music. Dr Dett, who also was given the Doctor's degree in Music from Howard University, has long been recognized as one of the foremost composers in America, whose work in the preservation and development of Negro Music is widely known. BOYS PUBLISH PAPER Shreveport, La.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—One of the most remarkable examples of what boys can do by themselves is found here in "The Negro Youth," a four-page 15x22, semi-monthly newspaper, published by boys of the Central High School, with Albert J. White as editor. The paper is not connected with the school, but is managed in every particular by boys in their teens. The editor expresses as the object of the paper, the stimulation of interest in journalism among the youth of the "Race." Downingtown, Pa.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—Dr. Alain LeRoy Locke, author of the "New Negro," will deliver the commencement address at Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural school, Thursday, May 27. Whole Number 562 WHITE SERVITUDE IN PENNSYLVANIA Recent Publication Discloses Fact That Many Thousand White Men and Women Were Held in Bondage. Philadelphia, Pa.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—In a book just of the press, Dr. Cheesman A. Herrick, President of Girard College (that college that positively and boastingly refuses to admit Negroes) gives much information about a peculiar form of slavery that once existed in Pennsylvania. One reads throughout its pages that in the early days Pennsylvania depended for its industrial progress upon the slavery of white men and women. It is believed that at no time in the history of Pennsylvania were there more than 5,000 Negro slaves. Dr. Herrick points out that the number of white slaves or those held in servitude by law numbered many thousands. Even when Pennsylvania was striving to abolish slavery, "White Servitude in Pennsylvania" points out that this state outranked all others in promoting that vicious system of slavery among whites. White slaves are said to have been working in Pennsylvania before William Penn came; and it is pointed out that the favorite sport of the Swedes was to sell Finns in slavery to the colony on the Deleware. Continuing, one finds that a ship passage to America sometimes cost the equivalent of $140 in American money, and the person who paid for that passage in toil, in more than one case, died before he had worked out his freedom. The ordinary term of what Dr. Herrick terms "white slavery" was four years. Very often it appears to have been much longer. Dr. Herick says that of the 530 new arrivals in Philadelphia's first four years, 193 were classed as servants. LUKE PARSONS, WHO FOUGHT WITH JOHN BROWN. IS DEAD Salina, Kas.—Death he had confronted often as a youth, Friday claimed Luke F. Parsons, 93, last survivor of the famous John Brown band of slavery days. When Parsons came west into Kansas in 1856, the country was in the throes of the free state and slave state agitation. He joined the famous abolitionist, John Brown and his five sturdy sons in their fight to make Kansas a free state and was with him in all of his battles with the border raiders, who sought to control Kansas politics and to extend slavery into the state. Although selected by Brown as one of his ten picked men for the raid into Virginia at Harper's Ferry, Parsons could not be with him and thus probably escaped the fate that befell that little party. He was in Colorado at the time. Parsons was day clerk at the famous Eldridge or Free State hotel at Lawrence, Kas., when it was burned by Quantrill's band, which destroyed the printing presses and sacked the town. In the battle of Osawatomie, Kas., August 31, 1856, Brown had but a handful of men to oppose more than 400 border raiders from Missouri. Parsons and ten other men were selected by Brown to hold a block house. After the hanging of Brown, Parsons became the first sheriff of Salina county, Kas. He entered the Sixth Kansas cavalry at the outbreak of the Civil War, serving nearly four years. The latter part of his life was spent on a farm near here. BUSINESS LEAGUE OFFICIAL TOURING TEXAS Dallas, Tex.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—To give impetus to economic progress of the race in Texas, and to create new interest in teh National Negro Business League, Bert Roddy, prominent business man of Memphis and Vice-President and Field Director of the National Negro Business League, is making an extended tour of the State. Mr. Roddy will visit the principal cities of the state and will remain in this section two weeks. GROWING THANK YOU! Vol. XI.—No. 44 TEARS "HIAWATHA" TO BE PRESENTED BY NEGRO SINGERS AT SESQUI Samuel Coleridge Taylor's Master- piece to Be Important Feature of Sesqui-Centennial Exposition. LEADING ARTISTS TO ASSIST Present Plans Include Roland Hayes, Tenor; Florence Cole Talbert, Soprano and Paul Robeson. Philadelphia, Pa., May 20.—Sesqui-Centennial Expoition officials directing Negro Participation, are developing with great success the details for the production of a cantata with "Hiawatha" for its epic hero. This musical composition was written by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Taylor's compositions are marked by variety and vigorous originality and even described as possessing tenderness of feeling and by poetic imagination. The Negro Year Book describes Taylor's works as having "something of the plaintive," wistful quality of plantation song. His best and most considerable scores are those written for the chorus, and it is by "Hiawatha" he is best known and will be longest remembered. This production has given him distinction and popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. There has been invited to carry out this program not only a well trained chorus of Negro singers, but also such outstanding artists as Roland Hayes, tenor, Florence Cole Talbert, sprano, and Paul Robeson, baritone. Other singers possessing musical ability and training will be included in the cast. The production will be staged in the great Municipal Stadium with seating capacity of 100,000 persons. The stadium lends itself in a very satisfactory way for the full enjoyment of this presentation. Special arrangements have been made for amplifying the voices with the latest devices, so that those present in the audience may enjoy the work of the artists. SCIPIO JONES TO CARRY COMMENCEMENT MESSAGE TO TUSKEGEE Tuskegee Inst., Ala.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—Scipio A. Jones, prominent attorney of Little Rock, Ark., will be the commencement day speaker at the forty-fifth anniversary exercises of Tuskegee Institute, to be held here May 27. Mr. Jones has for a number of years been a leader in the civic and political life of the southern Negro. It was largely through his efforts that the release of the Elaine rioters was secured. NEW YORK LIBRARY FILES N. A. A. C. P. ANNUAL REPORT The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, has received a letter from the New York Public Library announcing that the 1925 Annual Report of the Association has been placed in the Library's files for the use of readers and students. The Library lacks copies of Numbers 1 and 2 of the N. A. A. C. P. Reports, these numbers being out of print. The N. A. A. C. P. requests that any members or friends of the Association having copies of the first two Annual Reports which they can spare, send them to the N. A. A. C. P. in order that the New York Public Library's file may be made complete. A meeting is called for Saturday night, May 22, at the K. P. Hall, 1423 North Twenty-fourth street, corner Charles, to take definite action towards securing representation in the schools, gas plant, water works and other public utilities commensurate with our numbers and taxation. 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HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear-headed Business Man FRANCHISE DEFEATED By the largest vote ever registered at a special election held in Omaha the request by the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Company for a forty year franchise was denied by a majority of 3,666 votes Tuesday. Only four wards gave the franchise majorities, these were the Fourth, Seventh, Ninth and Tenth. The vote was quite evenly distributed showing the general sentiment. The wards returning the heaviest majorities against the measure were those like the First, Eleventh and Twelfth, containing outlying districts which had requested extensions from the company which the company had not granted. In other wards the vote was quite close. In the wards having a heavy colored vote, such as the Second, Third and Fifth, returns indicate that this vote was generally favorable. The Monitor favored the franchise because we believe and still believe that it was for the best interests of the city. It is rather difficult to analyze the situation. The business interests of the city seem to have approved the measure, the laboring classes to have opposed it. There seems to be a strong sentiment for municipal ownership. This may have been a strong determining factor in the results. What the next move will be is problematical. As we see it now, it looks like the city is confronted with additional special elections and perhaps legal delays which will not be helpful to the development of the city. We are glad the people voted in the numbers which they did, thereby showing their interest in a vital matter which affects all citizens. JOIN THE N. A. A. C. P. NEXT week the Omaha Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People begins its annual intensive campaign for members. With the Sweet defense victory fresh in mind, with all that important case involved, to say nothing of numberless other cases in which our rights as citizens were at issue which have been successfully won, self-respecting members of our own race, and broad-minded men and women of the other race who believe in justice and right, AN IMPORTANT WORK The postal regulations re be sent through the mails s advance. A reasonable time renewals. At the expiration scriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, postal pr cation. Those, therefore, wh The Monitor must see to it paid, as the law requires, in ing sent to all those who ow and unless your subscription to cut off your paper which to do. should need no urging to become members of this militant, but sane organization, which is winning the respect of the thoughtful in all sections of the country. Even the South, once actively hostile, is recognizing the usefulness of this organization. The stronger local branches are the stronger the national organization is. Is one dollar a year, the minimum membership fee, too much to contribute for the purpose of helping to secure justice for all classes of American citizens? JOIN THE N. A. A. C. P. WANTED TEACHERS. IF we are to secure representation on the teaching corps of the Public schools of this city which we help to support no time must be lost or stone unturned to secure this just recognition. There are three or four schools at which there is a large enrollment of colored pupils in each one of which some competent colored teacher could very advantageously be placed. Such appointments should be made in the first place as an act of justice and fair play; and in the second place, because of the inspiration such appointments would give to the youth of our race. No one is attempting to dictate to the Superintendent of Schools or the Board of Education where such teachers shall be placed, we are simply requesting that some of the qualified applicants, whose applications are on file, be elected, and appointed to such schools as the Superintendent deems best. Our request is right, reasonable, just and fair. OUT OF THE ARCTIC SKY OUT OF THE ARCTIC SKY ANXIETY over the fate of the heroic crew of the Norge after a two o days' silence was turned to joy when news came of the safe arrival of the giant air ship at Teller. One cannot read the narrative of her battling with the elements in the upper regions of the Arctic sky and the surmounting of the perils to which the explorers were exposed without a quickening of the pulse and a thrill of admiration for the courage of the men who thus exposed their lives to add to man's knowledge of unknown regions. What practical value may issue from the venture is as yet problematical but it shows the undying urge for knowledge and truth implanted in the human breast. TEAM WORK. Team work upon the part of our people in any righteous and just request—industrial, political or civic—will bring results. THE WORK OF THE N. A. A. C. P. (From the Palmetto Leader, Columbia, S. C., May 8, 1926). The Camp tion of Mrs short drama ing to the The 16th Annual Report for 1925 of this Association is out. Its fifty-four pages are replete with its activities during the past year and a detailed account of its receipts and expenditures. There are organizations of all kinds among and for the colored people of this country, but there is not one, the work of which is comparable to that of this Association in scope, method and importance, to say nothing of the aggressiveness and intelligence with which it battles for rights guaranteed by the law to colored citizens for justice and fair play. This is the one Association that has justified its existence by worthwhile things undertaken and accomplished. It is unique in that it almost solely depends upon the intelligence of the colored people and their desire to be real American citizens for its support. A hopeful sign for this Association as well as for colored citizens themselves is the fact that the contributions for the past year showed an unprecedented growth. "Segregation," which says the Report, "is perhaps, at this time the most important issue confronting colored Americans, has received in its various phases the careful attention of this Association." Under the caption of "Legal Defense," the important case of Dr. and Mrs. Ossian H. Sweet of Detroit and nine other defendants is fully discussed. Thru this Association these defendants have been able to obtain the most eminent legal counsel possible headed by the great Clarence Darrow. Lynching, Disfranchisement and Discrimination are the other main heads under which the work of the Association has been discussed. If there be anyone who doubts the need of this Association, or that the Executive officers thereof are not actually doing more with the comparatively small amount of money given with which to do it than could be expected, a reading of the 1925 Report will convert the "doubting Thomases." COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS Mrs. Elizabeth Givens won the quilt by bringing the most money, which was $56.45. The quilt was donated by Miss Virginia Hall. A mistake was made last week in the amount of money reported. Mrs. Mollie Jackson is at Jennie Edmunson Hospital. Mrs. Rose, Mrs. James Lee, are on the sick list this week. Also Mrs. Ella Henderson. The Hollis Art Club gave a play entitled "Let Us Not Forget" at Tabernacle Baptist Church Tuesday, May 11. It was well attended. Mrs. Eva Mae Bess is the author of the play. We wish her much success in the future. Rev. H. Jackson of Atchison, Kans., was called home by the illness of his children. We hope it is nothing serious. A splendid program was rendered at Tabernacle Baptist Church in honor of Mothers' Day. Mrs. Daisy Fox entertained the young people who took part in the play "Not a Man in the House," Wednesday, May 12. A delightful luncheon was served. The Baby Contest given by the Mission Circle was a splendid success. A wonderful program was rendered. Mrs. Frances Lee and daughter spest Sunday at Avoca. Mrs. Addie Mallet has returned from Kansas City. Rev. John W. May of Shreveport, La., spent several days in the city last week, visiting friends. Rev. Mr. May formerly pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church some years ago. Rev. May and several ministers are planning on visiting the Holy Land some time in the future. He left for Kansas City Saturday. Mrs. Mayme Jackson of Atchison, Kans., is visiting friends here. Mr. Frenchy Kinney is confined to his bed with illness. Remember the big financial rally at Mt. Zion Baptist Church June 6th. Rev. M. C. Knight of Quinn Chapel and his choir, accompanied by a number of his members and friends motored to Beatrice Scnday afternoon, where services were held in the A. M. E. church for Rev. R. S. Wisner and members. P. E. and J. A. Adams led in song services, prayer by visiting white minister. The choir gave fine selections, followed by sermon by Rev. Mr. Knight, and communion. The usual services were held in all the churches during the day Sunday, and were fairly attended. The annual sermon for the Daughters of Bethel was preached by Rev. H. W. Botts of Mt. Zion Chapel, at the Newman M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The annual Thanksgiving services for the Court of Isis was held in the Masonic hall Sunday afternoon. Rev. I. Smith was speaker. LINCOLN NEWS The Campfire girls under the direction of Mrs. Jennie Edwards gave a short drama, which was quite amusing to the fair audience, on Monday night in Masonic hall. Lebanon Lodge No. 3 A. F. & A. M. has been invited by the Omaha Masonic Lodges to join them in laying a corner stone for the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 24th & Ohio Streets Sunday afternoon, May 23rd. The chicken dinner at Mt. Zion last Monday night, and the farmers dinner Thursday night were very successful. Mrs. E. J. Griffin entertained the Mission at her home last Tuesday night. Word comes to us that Mrs. Fanny Young is gaining her strength down in Kansas, and no doubt will be herself again soon. We are sorry to see some of the readers so reticent about the Monitor. Why don't you speak a good word for it? Give me the news, I will send it in. DeFRANTZ PUSHES NEW "Y" CAMPAIGN Germantown, Pa.—(By The Associated Negro Press).—R. B. DeFrantz, building campaign director for the national council of the Young Men's Christian Association, arrived here early this week, after the conclusion of a successful drive in Dayton, Ohio, to set in operation the work for a "Y" headquarters in this city to cost $150,000. There were early inductions that the campaign would be a success, four thousand dollars of the Negro quota being subscribed before the drive began. The leaders in the various phases of Negro life in the city have combined to assist Mr. DeFrantz. George W. Deans has given $2,000 and Charles P. Stubbs, $1,000. NEGROES REFUSE SCAB WORK New York.—(By the Asociated Negro Press). — Interviews among West Indian Negroes in this city who have not become American citizens reveals a decided unwillingness to take any part in the breaking up of the strike which now has hold of England. It had been reported that Great Britain might attempt to commandeer them to work as stevedores on the British docks. ATLANTIC CITY HAS NEW HOTEL Atlantic City, N. J.—(By The Asosciated Negro Press).—A new eighteen-room hotel has just been erected on Drexel Avenue, near Pnnsylvania Avenue. It is modern in every particular, and is understood to be for colored patrons. It was erected by the Bacharach Realty Company, but the company will not operate it. U. S. IS GAINING IN WORLD TRADE Increase Is Shown Since Pre War Days. Washington.—A striking picture of the foreign, commercial and financial transactions of the United States during 1925 is given in the fourth annual international trade balance statement made public by the Department of Commerce. In a foreword to the statement, which takes into account the huge visible and so-called "invisible" or less tangible items of trade, Secretary Hoover pointed to the increase in total international transactions from around $6,000,000,000 in 1924 to nearly $6,800,000,000 last year as "showing very strikingly the enormously increasing importance of our foreign commercial and financial relations." The figure was a gain of approximately $1,100,000,000 over the 1923 total and nearly $5,000,000,000 more than the annual prewar average. "Increasing economic stability in foreign countries," the secretary said, "was reflected by a net import of fully one-fourth of the estimated amount of American currency held abroad and by the fact that the movement of foreigners' bank deposits in this country declined for the first time since 1921. "During the year the United States further strengthened its international investment position. Our total foreign holdings now amount to about $10,400,000,000, having increased by more than $1,200,000,000 during the year. Our total returns from foreign investments are now greater than at any time in our history." In the absence of complete and accurate figures which, it was said, would show total exports and imports, both visible and invisible, to be equal, the statement, allowing for "errors and omissions," estimated the final residual balance last year at $84,000,000 against the United States. The same balance in 1924 was $74,000,000 in this country's favor. Although the excess of exports in merchandise dropped $304,000,000 from the 1924 figure and a marked increase of $125,000,000 in imports of new foreign securities was shown over that year, these were balanced by equivalent credit changes. Prices Strike Bottom! $98 for an EMERSON upright piano in a pretty ebony case. $98 for a PEASE upright piano in ebony case. Fine shape. $98 for a SCHUBERT upright piano in mahogany case. Real buy. $98 for WING & SON upright in mahogany case. Excellent. $98 for a SCHUBERT upright in fine looking ebony case. $98 for a HARINGTON upright in ebony case, $98 A wonder. $98 for a MUEL LER upright in mahogany case. $98 for a KIMBALL upright in mahogany case. $98 for a WASHBURN upright in neat style mahogany case. $98 Takes Choice of 10 Upright Pianos Only $5 Down Used Pianos—traded in to us—then rebuilt in our own shops. All are marvelous bargains—but you must hurry here. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. 1514-16-18 Dodge Street—Omaha—Neb J. F. Taylor---Dairy Products Let us furnish you with Strictly Fresh Eggs and Butter, also Delicious Buttermilk. Try our Ice Cream, made daily, all flavors. FREE AND PROMPT DELIVERY Phone WE. 6014. 2116 N. 24th St. ADVERTISE MONTANA COLORED CHURCH DECLINES K. K. K. $100 (By N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York—The Wayman Chapel of of the A. M. E. Church in Billings, Montana, has declined a proffered gift of $100 from the local Ku Klux Klan, according to a report sent to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by J. L. Tankersley, Secretary. The Billings Klan visited the church, and together with the gift of $100 left a letter claiming that the decline in lynching in America was due to the organization of the Klan To the Klan communication and gift the colored church wrote as follows: "We the members of the Official Board and Pastor of the Wayman Chapel, A. M. E. Church, have listened to the reading of your communication and your generous donation offered our people, but wish to state that we cannot conscientiously accept the offer, this being the unanimous vote of the Board." WON'T PROSECUTE MAN FOR CHOKING WOMAN New York, May 14.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has received a report from its Phoenix, Arizona, branch, stating that Phoenix authorities had refused to prosecute a local white man who had attacked a colored woman, choking her into issensibility. Mrs. Ada Walker, Secretary of the Phoenix N. A. A. C. P., reports that a local attorney in the County Attorney's office had said no white man could be found who would convict another white man for choking a "Nigger woman." Mrs. Walker writes: "The case was decided against us but an example has been set that means much to us as we are led to believe that they know we are not asleep." The white man who committed the assault is said to hail from Oklahoma. COPIES READY OF SUPREME COURT DECISION IN LOUISVILLE CASE New York, May 14.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, announces that its reprints of the U. S. Supreme Court's Decision in the famous Louisville Segregation Case, are now ready and will be sent to applicants upon request. SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER HONORED Philadelphia, Pa.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—William T. Coleman, director of the Wissahicken Boys' Club, Pulaski and Coulter Streets, Germantown, was appointed last week as Field Secretary of the Boys' Club Federation, an international organization with a membership of 255 boys' clubs. ke Bottom! PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Mrs. Ellsworth W. Pryor, who recently underwent an operation at the Lord Lister hospital, returned home Thursday where she is convalescing. Billie, little son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Haynes, 2859 Corby street, who was ill the first of the week is much improved. Miss Ireta Walker, accompanied by her little sister, Madeline May, left today for St. Louis, Mo., to visit relatives. Mr. Frank Wilson, of St. Louis, Mo., regional Y. M. C. A. secretary for colored work, was the guest of Mr. W. M. McAllister during his recent visit to the city. An organization known as the S. M. T. Wonder Drill Team has been formed by Mrs. M. C. Sands, worthy princess of Friendship Temple. It was organized by Mr. M. C. Sands, district deputy. Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon, member of Benson Temple is captain. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing, and Mr. and Mrs. Stone, 2804 N. 25th street, left Wednesday for Louisville, Ky., for an indefinite stay. They will take in the Derby races. Mr. and Mrs. James Blanton, of 630 Park avenue, have gone to Muskogee, Okla., on a business trip and to visit Mr. Blanton's mother. Miss Dorothy E. Williams, who has been teaching at Sedalia, Mo., is expected home next week. The Women's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will entertain at a dancing party at Dreamland Hall, Monday, June 7. Mrs. Thomas F. Scott, 2604 N. 27th street is confined to her home suffering from a fall on the street car Thursday morning, May 13. She is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Black entertained twenty of the younger set on last Wednesday evening at Progressive whist in honor of Miss Cleo Allen of Richmond, Mo. Prizes were won by Miss Melva McCaw and Miss Louise Deckard. Miss Allen is the daughter of Mrs. N. P. Wade. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Management of the North Side branch of the Y. W. C. A. was held Wednesday afternoon, May 12. Reports from the various committees were read by the chairman and business of vital importance were presented and discussed. There is to be a musical and literary concert given at the "Y", 22nd and Grant, Thursday evening, June 3 under the auspices of the Fellowship committee of which Mrs. C. H. Trusty is chairman. Come and bring your friends. WHITSUNDAY SERVICES AT ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH Sunday being Pentecost or Whitsunday there will be special services at the Church of t. Philip the Deacon with appropriate music at 7:30 a. m. and 11 o'clock. One trunk for $10, practically new. Ose wardrobe trunk, $20. 2220 Willis Ave.—Phone 1008. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room for lady. 2429 Lake Street; Web. 1529. 5-14 FOR RENT—Three-room modern apartment, upstairs. Will rent all or separately. Half block from car line. Web. 2769. FOR RENT—Nice quiet furnished room for nice quiet man. Web. 3567. Ask for Fred Walker. 5-14 1t FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or un- furnished. Webster 1825. 2629 Seward street. 2t. 4-30 BEFORE BUYING A HOME CONSULT M'INTOSH & PENN, REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS A few of our houses and prices— 3015 Decatur street—5 rooms, modern ex- cept heat—$2,250; cash, $225. 2206 N. 28th Ave.—5 rooms, modern, vacant; corner lot; all for $4,300. Cash, $600. Store room, offices, hall, 4-room apartment, upstairs, in business center, on North 24th street. A bargain. WEBSTER 6933. MEETING IN INTEREST Regional Secretary Wilson Is Present and Delivers Instructive Address—Survey Committee Continued. Monday night an interesting meeting was held at the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., to discuss matters looking toward the organization of a branch of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. W. M. McAlister presided. Reports were received from the committee on a survey, and the committee was continued. Mr. Wilson, of St. Louis, Mo., regional Secretary for colored work, was present and gave an instructive and interesting address. Mr. Pierce, secretary of the Central branch and others also spoke. The attitude of the meeting seemed to be a sincere desire to arrive at an understanding of the needs of the community and an honest effort to meet them. Nothing can be done or recommended until the committee on survey completes its report. Mr. Wilson will return in two weeks at which time it is believed that the data desired will be available. OMAHA BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS WEEKLY FORUM The Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held its forum at St. John's A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon. While the attendance was not large a most interesting meeting was held. The Rev. J. H. Ellis, pastor of the Grove M. E. Church delivered an excellent address on "Why Ministers Should Support the N. A. A. C. P." in which he stressed its demonstrated outstanding usefulness and the minister's position of leadership. A spirited discussion ensued. Mrs. G. Downing contributed to the pleasure of the meeting by a soprano solo. View of JONES & CO THE INTERIOR OF THE MUSEUM. View of Parlor of Modern, scientifically arranged, specially built, fully equipped FUNERAL HOME. Over Twelve Years of Courteous, Considerate and Satisfactory Service in Omaha Has Established Our Reputation. Twenty-Fourth and Grant Streets. WE. 1100. Lady Attend "SATISFACTORY SERVICE ALWAYS." Over Twelve Years of Courteous, Considerate and Satisfactory Service in Omaha Has Established Our Reputation. Owner Must Sell Fine 5-room all modern ho and big well-arranged kitchen large floored attic, spic and yard, a barn large enough for close to school and car, pavin gain. Call me and I will show Mr. Meyers, Webster 1567. Schroeder In JA. 3261. LET US PAY YOU 6 We Treat STATE SAVINGS & N. W. Corner 19th and Douglas S Peoples D Under Change BETTER SERVICE L. G. Pe Fine 5-room all modern home, with two lovely bedrooms and big well-arranged kitchen. Full cemented basement, large floored attic, spic and span throughout. Swell big yard, a barn large enough for three autos, good district, close to school and car, paving all paid. This is a real bargain. Call me and I will show you. Easy terms. Evenings, Mr. Mevers, Webster 1567. Schroeder Investment Co. --- Peoples Drug Store Under Changed Management BETTER SERVICE—QUICK DELIVERY 24th and Erskine JA. 3261. JUDGE HUESTON WINS NOMINATION OVER 15 CANDIDATES Gary, Ind.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—With the support of both factions, Judge W. C. Hueston swept to victory over his fifteen opponents seeking the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace. The Judge was appointed to fill one of the vacancies in the office of Magistrate in 1924 and was up for nomination to succeed himself. Notice is hereby given that the firm known as Wagner and Lewis, Undertakers, has been dissolved, and all the affairs of said partnership settled. Joseph D. Lewis, under terms of the dissolution, has become sole owner of the business of what was Wagner and Lewis, and has assumed all its obligations and is to collect the bills due said firm. Said partnership was dissolved on the 7th day of May, 1926, by agreement between the parties. GEORGE W. WAGNER, Formerly a member of the firm of Wagner and Lewis, Undertakers. —Adv. ANNOUNCEMENT A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, announces the removal of his law offices to 2310 N. 22nd St. Phone WE.4162. (After May 15, 1926.) ONE ROOM and kitchenette, furnished; and also a three-room house furnished, for rent.—In a few days I will have five strictly modern apartments, furnished, in best location in town, close to everything that you will need. The best price in town. You can rent these apartments for the price of a good room.—Phone WE 2113 and ask for Mr. Lee W. Walker, after 6 p. m. or morning. Call any time on Sunday. Parlor of ., Undertakers Curteous, Considerate and Notice in Omaha Has our Reputation. and Grant Streets. Lady Attendant. SERVICE ALWAYS." me, with two lovely bedrooms n. Full cemented basement, span throughout. Swell big r three autos, good district, g all paid. This is a real bar- you. Easy terms. Evenings, Investment Co. 704 Keeline Building. 10% ON SAVINGS You Right LOAN ASSOCIATION streets Bankers Reserve Bldg. 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A portion of the cargo of one wreck, buried for 80 years, Wenner aiready has sal- vaged. Steambonting on the northern wa- ters of the Missouri river began 103 years ago, when a fleet of six river Steamers were built under govern- ment contract for use with the Il fated Yeliowstone military expedition which had as its object the establish- ment of a fortified post at the mouth of the Yellowstone river. One of these, the Thomas Jefferson, provided the first Missouri river wreck near the mouth of the Yellow: stone. In 1831 the American Fur com- pany started a fleet of steamboats on the Missourl. Its George Washington struck @ snag below Counell Bluffs, Towa, and went down. The Assiniboine, also owned by this company, was grounded in 1825 near the present site of Bismarck, N. D., with a cargo of 1,185 packs of pelts and robes. ‘i ‘The Pontiac went down with @ car- go of 500 barrels of whisky, 500 casks of wine and 50) casks of brandy, none of which ever wus recovered. ‘Ihe Louisville, loaded with whisky, quick- silver and general stores, went down 40 miles below Sioux City. At this same spot are eight other sunken steamers. SHE’S MISS BROADWAY ( " or. g Ee . : x " 4 ee : he Miss Irene French, winner of the “Miss Broadway” contest conducted by the Broadway association In New York. Courtship of 44 Years Ends With Wedding Philadelphia—A courtship begun 44 years ago came to an end when Albert ‘T. Gardner, sixty-eight years old, mar: Hed Miss Leona 1. Gibbs, sixty-one years old, in St. Matthew's Episcopal churel, where he has been the or. ganist for more than half a century, Rev, C. Herbert Reese, the rector performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the members of the chotr and vestry and a few close friends, Miss Gibbsemet her husband 4 years ago, when she came to Phil Adelphia from Vincentown, N. J.. and while it was a case of love at fir sight, there were many finonclal dif ficulties in the way of thelr marriage While he was undertaking to rear an¢ care for a nephew, she was burdened with the care of two invalid sisters the last of whom died a month ago All domestic obstacles being removed with on increase in salary for Mr Gardner in view, the couple decided to consummate their long courtship ‘They are living at the southeast cor: ner of Twentieth and Brown streets Battling Women Take Bite of Officer’s Hand Pittsburgh, Pa.—When women fight Marquis of Queensbury rules are Just a lot of apple-sauce and a tainion of the law takes long chances in the role of peacemaker. Biting, scratching and kicking count most. ‘That's why Patrotman Parker Bey- bold fe nursing a bitten right hand and bruised shins. He tried to pacity —at least separate—Mrs. Mary John- eriek, fifty years old, and Mrs, Mary Porsky, who were staging a private battle in the former's home. ° He says Mrs. Johneriek bit and kicked bim when he entered the house to stop the fight. ‘Seybold was passing the Johnertek home when he heard the commotion. Police say the women were “clinched” following an argument over the own: ership of several pigeons. FIND ATIMIC FLAME WILL FUSE METALS Hydrogen With Electric Arc Proves Success. Re et a eee ear as Seed acemen aren ea welding metal together will be revo- Iutionized by two new Inventions of the research laboratories of the Gen- eral Electric company, for after years of search It ts now possible to weld 0 that the fused metal Is as strong and as ductile as if it were never in two pleces. Previous methods, using an are to furnish the intense neces: sary heat, resulted In the formation of compounds of the metal with oxy- gen 40 that the weld was not as strong as the rest of the plece, As the nitrogen and oxygen which unite with the metal come from the alr, in these new processes the alr is excluded when the weld Is being made by a bath of hydrogen, water gas, wood alcohdl vapor, and others which do not easily form metallic com- pounds Elght Hundred Volts Used. One of the methods was developed by Dr. Irving Langmutr, assistant dl- rector of the Schenectady laboratory, and makes use of what he calls flames of atomic hydrogen, bused on a dis covery of Dr. It. W. Wood, professor of experimental physics at Johns Hop- King university. Electric currents of 20 amperes and ot voltages ranging from 300 to 800, were passed through two tungsten rods so as to form an are similar to the are between carbon rods In a street are Jight By pussing @ stream of hydrogen gas into the are from a small tube, an Intensely hot flame is produced, be- cause the molecules of hydrogen are broken up by the temperature of the are Into their constituent atoms. AS the ordinary form of hydrogen ts that of molecules, the atoms almost {mme- diately recombine, but in doing #0 they liberate great amounts of heat, about half aguln as much as the oxy- hydrogen fame. Iron rods an eighth of an inch tn diameter melt within a few seconds when held about an inch “above the fare, says Doctor Langwulr. Metals even harder to melt than iron, such as tungsten and molybdenum, one of the most refractory substances known, melt with ease. Quartz, however, melts with more difficulty than molybdenum, which Doctor Langmulr suggests as being due to the fact that the metals net us a catalyzer, or a substance which speeds up @ chemical change. “The use of hydrogen under these conditions for melting metals has proved to have many advantages,” Doctor Langmuir sald. “Iron can be melted or welded without contamina- tlon by carbon, oxygen or nitrogen. Because of the powerful reducing ac- ton of the atomle hydrogen, alloys containing chromium, aluminum, silicon or manganese can be welded without fluxes or surface oxidation, The ra- pldity with which such metals as tron can be melted seems to exceed that of the oxyacetylene flame, so that the process promises to be particularly valuable for welding Another Method Found. The other method of producing due- tlle welds was developed at the Thom- son research laboratory of the Gen- eral Electric company at Lynn, Maes. by Peter Alexunder, independently of Doctor Langmuir's work, The elee- trie ure Is passed between the metal to be welded and an fron electrode, and the gaseous atmosphere ts sup- plied In the form: of # stream around the arc, so as to keep it entirely away from air, Pure hydrogen, water gas, methanol or wood alcohol vapor, oF dry amuonta can be used, as well as ® mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen, for It is found that the nitrogen Is not harmful unless oxygen Is also present. All of those mixtures contwin hydro- gen, und Doctor Langmuir suggests that this method also depends in part for its efficacy on the disintegration of hydrogen molecules into thelr Tote Pity the Porter Washington.—Pity the poor pullman porter; his tips average only $20 a month and his annual salary $870, take It from Representative Celler of New York, who proposes @ congres- sional investigation of the matter. Century-Old Cells of Plant Found Alive Philadelphia.—The discovery of plant cells that have lived and retained their tndividuall- tles for more than @ century was described to the American Philosophical soclety recently by Dr, Daniel T. MacDougal, direc- tor of the department of botant- cal research of the Carnegie In- stitute of Washington. Most of the cells of trees die in a few years and thelr re- mains become part of the per- manent woody structure. The ordinary cell of the living crea- ture Is supposed to. disintegrate and become absorbed and re- placed by other cells within a few years, although some biolo- gists believe that brain cells en- dure throughout the life of the Individual. It is diffieult to ac- count for the feculty of memory without supposing that the brain cel!s commonly live as / long as their possessors, they sy, THE MONITOR SANDLESS GLASS IS DISCOVERED Evolved From Rare Element by Scientist. Ithaca, N. ¥.—Soniiess glass ts be ing mide in the cheiistry laboratory at Cornell nniversity ‘The substitute for sund in the proc. ess of ummutucture ts the dioxide of kermaniuim, u rare, mysterious aud costly elenent which Prof L. M. Den nis, head of the departinent of ehemis try, Is now able to produce in quantity after years of experimentation, Whether the new glist lie proper tles chat will muke tt of great value for optical purposes Is still undeter mined, but the results thus far ob twined indicate that {t has unusual refractive qualities. Chemists still are puzzled by ger- mantum, They frankly admit that un- til ft wes put to work making glass they had not known what to do with it. Even now they are confident tt has other and more important uses to which science some day will apply ft. At present Professor Dennis is studying its compounds with a view to determining whether the element has medicinal properties that will make {t of inestimable value to mankind. Germanium Is extracted from crude zinc oxide, In crystalline form {t 1s ® glossy, flaky substance resembling zinc, hard und extremely brittle. It is worth many dollars a gram, and Cornell exhibits the largest mass of the element ever assembled—e round piece, beautifully crystalline, about the size of a silver dollar and welghing 104 grams, It has been learned that crude zine oxide can be heated with strong acld under such conditions that a volatile compound of germanium of high purity distills over. This ts decom- posed by water so as to produce pure germanium oxide, a white powder. Pro- fessor Dennis further discovered that Ingots of the pure metal could be ob tained by fusion of the powder under ordinary salt Laboratory teste disclosed that a gram of germuntum could be extracted frou u pound of zine, and the produe tos bus proceeded on this baste. Actor Has Silent Role in Play 15 Years Los Angeles, Cal. There ts a man at Sun Gabriel who for 15 tong yewrs has sat silently amidst one of the greatest drains of the past. bie long white fusir gleaming in the suntight— whos his watched tthe fides of passion ehb and flow; thos seen the hind In the heyday of its glory, his watehed tt crumble and fade—and yet, despite the fact that he isu very vital part of It all—he hae svid no word, made no complalut for 15 yeurs. He is not dumb, vet he never talks He Is Frank Cuellar. one of the Mission Play performers, who has no Hines to say, and whe has n-subition to be other thin he Isa silent patel arch, He Is suid to be the only actor known who has been content to re main w silent performer. He has been with John Steven Mo Groarty since the Mission play's be dinning and he is happy to remain right there, for he ts a native of old California and he loves the play. Chef Draws Notables of France to Lake Hotel Geneva, — When M. Briand of France, and M. Quinones de Leon, the Spanish representative on the council of the League of Nations, come to Geneva, they never fail (0 take lunch at the Chalet Russe, which fs seven tilles outside Geneva on the shore of Lake Leman. For many years Aime tavanchy, chef of the Chilet Russe, wus chet at the Spanish embassy at St Peters. burg, during the period when Mar- quis de Camposugrade was ambassa- dor, M. Quinoues de Leon is the nephew of the Spanish marquis, and this Is the reason whieh first led tim to frequent the Chulet Russe, Rriand knew the chef guined bis knowledge of cooking in Paris It was at Moscow tn 1883 that Prince Oldenburg asked him to pre- pare @ spectil dinner in touor of the coronation of Alexunder TI, and on that occasion the emperor gave La- vanchy # gold medal to commemorate a very wonderful repast. New York.—Father Knickerbocker fs $2,000 richer because of the com selence of one of his cltizens. Two crisp $1,000 bills have come to the treasury through the medium of « priest. Horses Bred to Utilize Tails for Violin Bows Elma, Wash—A farm has been started near here for breed ing of white horses for the long smooth tall hatrs used exclu sively In the manufacture ot violin bows. There has been au acute shortage of this material tn Siberla and = Manehurla whence the bulk of the lon hafrs formerly was obtained White pnirs are used because the bleaching of hinck or colored ones weakens the structure cella ‘The horses’ tnilx are elinned In spring und autymn. stx monthe being reqnire’ for the ttl ewiteh to gross ventn Has Conscience GREAT RIVER WILL ATTEMPT COMEBACK St. Paul-New Orleans Barge Line Planned. Moline, TIL—Is the Mississipp! river to stage a comeback? With the assured operation of @ barge line on a six-day schedule be- “tween St. Louls and Minneapolis, fol- lowing the great success of the fed- eral barge line for several years past between St. Louis and New Orleans, there appears to be a new and bright- er day dawning for the “Father of Waters,” at least from a freight standpoint. ‘An agreement, reached after a se- ries of conferences between Minneap- olls and St. Paul business men and Secretary of War Davis and Gen. T. Q. Ashburn of the Inland Waterways “corporation, means that the govern- “ment will supplement the $600,000 subscribed by the upper river cities to the extent necessary to provide ade- quate transportation service above Bt. “Louls, At the outset the equipment will n- elude three boats of 600 horsepower each, 182 feet in length, 82 feet beam and a mean draft with fuel of 8 feet 6 inches. There will also be fifteen steel barges of 400 to 500 tons capac- ity each, This fleet will insure sailings six days of the week, connecting at St. Louis with the Mississipp!-Warrior service. Bids will be opened in time to per- mit construction during the coming year and starting of the service with the opening of navigation in the spring of 1927. Channel to Be Deepened. Some improvements of the river are planned. Forty-one miles of the channel between Moline and St. Louls will be deepened. In the Moline dis- trict of 658 miles, about 450 miles “have a minimum depth of six feet at low water. It 1s the purpose to deep- en the remainder by either dredging or scouring before the new barge service opens ‘There was a time when this artery of commerce was big with Importance, both for the transportation of pas sengers and freight, A trip on the river was regarded an a treat, ‘The cuisine of the lordly steamers was world renowned. And to add to the lure there was always the chance of & test of speed, sporting events of no mean Importance. Perhaps the most treasured mem ory of the veterans was the great race between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee in 1870. These boats ranked with the largest and fastest craft on the river. The Natcher was buflt at Cineinnat! and was com. “manded by Capt. T. P. Leathers. The Robert E. Lee was launched at New Albany Just after the Civil war, John -W. Cannon being in command. ‘There was the greatest rivairy be- tween the two companies owning these boats and it was ly decid- | purpose of determining speed supert- ority | Captain Cannon stripped the Lee ‘for the race, removing all the upper | works and rigging that could be dis- -pensed with. He refused all business of any kind, and no passengers were -earried ‘The race was to be upstream from June 20 the Lee backed out from the levee and five minutes later the Natchez. followed The Lee Wins Handily. The entire nation watched the race with breathless Interest. The tele- graph reported the progress and the relative poxltions of the two craft at every point. At the principal cities of Natehbez, Vicksburg, Helena and Memphis thousands assembled on the river banks to watch the flight of the river leviathans, ‘The Natchez lost, due to some fll tuck tn running into a fog bank north of Cairo, which caused a delay of six hours. Captain Cannon reached St. Louls with the Robert E. Lee an easy winner, his time being 8 days, 18 heurs and 30. minutes, With the passing of the river steamers also went the gamblers. ‘The spirit of adventure was rampant in those romantic days. Large sums of money were carried by the plant- ers. The betting spirit was rife, and the card sharks found rich pickings. Time Lost by Finest Official U. S. Clock Washington.—Amertca’s most time- ly clock clicks off the fleeting mo ments with a variation of only one- hundredth of a second a day, Enclosed in an air-tight chamber, especially constructed to keep outalde influences away from the government's master timekeeper, the standard clock fat the bureau of standards, which has this small variation in time, is used as @ yardstick for measuring time tn- tervals at the bureau. ‘The clock i electrically wound twice a minute. Its thme fs checked each day by comparison with the noon signal from the naval observatory, which uses solar observation# to set the nation’s bce Rumford, Maine—A Gmig young swain and his girl are missing and the clty'a home exposition is minus its big feature, Arthur Trenworthy and Alice Russell were to have beer married at the show and to have re cotved many gifts. The police scoured the town in vain when they failed td show up. They had stage fright, pre sumably. Stage Fright Business Directory PATRONIZE THE STATE FURMITBRE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets - Tel. JACKSON 1817 Head es ART HIGH CLASS PICTURES for sale. Picture framing a specialty. High grade toilet articles; newspapers and magazines. STUART ART SHOP, 1803 North 24th Street. “BAGGAGE AND HAULING J. A. GARDNER'S TRANSFER. Bag- gage, express, moving, light and heavy hauling. Reliable and com- petent. Six years in Omaha. 2622 Maple Street. Phone WBbster 4120. C. H. HALL, stand, 1408 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauilng to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1066. BEAUTY PARLORS MRS. J. H. RUSSELL, 2914 Erskine street. Poro hair dresser. For ap- | pointments phone WE. 2311. MADAM ANNA B. JONES TUBBS. ~ Sealp and hair treatments. For good and quiek results call WMbster 5450. 1712 North 2th Street.—Poro. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific sealp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1164 No. 20th St. WEbeter 614. MADAM WILLIE DIXON, 2426 Blondo street. WEbster 6153. Poro hairdressing, facial massage, Turk- ish baths. Home comforts, Fl COAL DEALERS | suit. Phones WEbster 3901 and 4238, a . DRESSMAKING and SEWING Se | 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 und Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Preseriptions promptly | filled. WEbster 6828. ed | HOTELS ee ae eee PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 1th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. ‘THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum- | ing St. Under new management. | Terms reasonable. D. G. Raneell, |_ proprietor. NEW LAMAR HOTEL, 1808 North "24th street Tel, WEbster 5090, | Semi-modern, comfortable rooms, _ reasonable. Cafe in connection. | Mrs. E. V. Dixon, proprietress. Bd dike | LAWYERS |W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Coun- selor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9844 or WE. 2502. W. G. MORGAN—Phones ATlantic 9844 and JAckson 9210. H, J. PINKETT, Attorney and Coun- selor-at-Law. Twenty years’ ex- perience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnams Sts, AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex- perience. Handles all law eases. 1516% North 2th St. WE. 3567. Residence, WEbster 4162. LEE ss NOTIONS ——————— PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PBOPLHS. Painting and decor- ating, wall paper and glass. Plaster- ing, cement and general work. Sher- win-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone WEbster 6866, PRINTERS FORD PRINTING COMPANY, Jew- ¢ll building, 24th and Grant Sts. For good printing see us. We. 1760. RESTAURANTS ——— PEATS RESTAURANT, 1405 North 24th Street. Where those whe de- sire good home cooking at reason- able prices go. WBbster 0580, ees SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reason- able prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St. WEbster 5084, ee UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WHbster 1100. Satisfactory service always. H. A. CHILES & CO,, funeral diree- tors and lieensed embalmers. Cour- teous, efficient service in the last sad hour, 1839 North Twenty-fourth street. Phones, office WEbster 7138; residence WEbeter 6349. Classified FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT IN modern home. Call after 4 p. m. Web. 4535, 2-1. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms 2204 N. 19th St, WE. 3308. FOR KENT—Two unfurnished rooms. 2310 N. 22nd St. FOR RENT—Light house keeping rooms, partly furnished. Modern ex- copt heat, 2685 Parker street. Phone after 6 p.m, WEbster 1259, FOR RENT—Three-room apart- ment, nearly furnished. 2514 North Thirty-first street. WEbster 0562, “For rent. Four room modern apart ments, 1547-1551 North Seventeenth street 915.00 per month. At, 6863. tf. For ront. Neatly furnished room, Heat and kitchen privilege. Web. 2089 FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. WHbster 6834. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat, Close in. On two car lines, Mrs. Anne Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379 | FOR RENT—Light housekeeping ‘rooms. 1 bleck from car. All med- ‘em conveniences. 171 North Twen- ty-fifth street. WEbster 5450.—tf. FoR RENT—Apertment, furnished or un | furnished, for couple. Web. 6975, 2216 North Twenty-eighth Ave. |) —$$_—_—___—_ | FURNISHED APARTMENTS | FOR RENT—2 and 3 ROOMS WEbster 1166 | 2130 NORTH 28th STREET = RENT—Nice front room. Modern | home. For two gentlemen. WE. 6789. tf FOR RENT—Light house keeping | rooms. Modern home, 2514 Caldwell |_We tito. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. One block from car line, Web. 4064. 1405 No. | 25th street \FOR SALE—All modern five-room | houso. Good loeation. © WEbster 2478 or WEhbster 8030, | FOR RENT — Neatly furnished |rooms. Heat and kitchen privileges. Prices reasonable. 2438 Franklin. | WEbster 2089. a elle FOR RENT. Two unfurnished rooms. | Reasonable. Web. 5188. poeeprites ei eetsieeeecitnaesititerieede |FOR RENT—Four furnished roome for light housekeeping. $20 per month. 2814 Hamilton street, Web. 5552, tt. 2-26-26, ; PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO. J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates fur- nished. 3025 Evans St, Phone KE, 6848. No Advertisement Accepted for This Giessified Directory for Less ‘Then Six Months