The Monitor

Friday, May 28, 1926

Omaha, Nebraska

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ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IS REJECTED LIFTING LIFT TOO State Historical Society $2.00 a —5 Cents a Copy. ANTI- MOB-LYNCHING BILL IS SMOTHERED BY SENATE COMMITTEE Senate Group by Vote of Nine to Three Refuses to Report Measure Which Is Given Serious Backset. NORRIS ABSENT DOES NOT VOTE Two Republicans and One Democrat Vote Favorably and Four Republi- cans and Five Democrats Washington D. C.—The senate judiciary committee, by a vote of 9 to 3 declined, Tuesday in executive session to report the McKinley Anti-Lynching bill. Two Republicans and one Democrat voted for a favorable report and four Republicans and five Democrats voted against it. These senators voted "Yes": Borah, Republican, Idaho. Means, Republican, Colorado. Harreld, Republican, Oklahoma. Deneen, Republican, Illinois. Overman, Democrat, North Carolina. Reed, Democrat, Missouri. Walsh, Democrat, Montana. Caraway, Democrat, Arkansas. King, Democrat, Utah. The bill is similar to the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill passed by the House some years ago but still in the Senate by a filibuster of southern senators. Friends of the measure declare that the bill is not dead and that they will make another effort to have it reported by the senate judiciary committee. The McKinley bill would make lynching a federal crime. Any county in which a lynching took place would be required to forfeit $10,000 to the estate of the victim and any sheriff or county officer who permitted a mob to lynch a prisoner for whom he was responsible might be subjected to a term of five years and a fine of $5,000. Two or more persons would constitute a mob. Senator Ashurt confirmed Tuesday outside the chambers of the Senate, standing in the capitol before newspaper men, authenticity of the above article. Senator McKinley who introduced this bill last December was away on a vacation in Florida. Colonel Smith who defeated him recently in the Illinois primaries, was in Washington when the measure came up. Senator Harreld who favored the bill all along thought it unwise to precipitate another filibuster and voted against it. Senator Reed proposed killing the bill for all time instead of postponing it for another week or so. Senator Deneen, of Illinois, was either absent or unwilling to vote. He was recorded among the nine against the bill. Senator Norris of Nebraska was absent and so did not vote. His attitude is not known. SLAYER NOW DECLARED ONLY INSANE Trenton, N. J.—Harrison W. Noel, white, sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Raymond Pierce, taxicab driver, and Mary Daly, a white child, victim in an attempted kidnapping, won a new trial this week on the ground of insanity. The crimes were committed near Montclair, N. J. The Court of Errors and Appeals by a vote of 12 to 1 granted the appeal from conviction on the ground that Noel was insane at the time the murder was committed and was still technically an undischarged inmate of the Overbrook Insane Asylum. The pleas of insanity was set up during the trial and it was declared the prisoner was in a mental state to stand trial. THE MONITOR URBAN LEAGUE PRE SENTS CAUSE OF RACE TO IMMENSE CROWD The climax of the evening came, however, when a letter from Casper Holstein, the donor of the $1,000 awards in Opportunity's recent literary Prize Contest, was read, in which there were a check for $500, making a total of $1,000 Mr. Holstein, a colored man, has given so far to the Urgan League's three years' sustaining fund. In his letter to Mr. Jones Mr. Holstein said, "I intended to be present at the meeting tonight but unfortunately I cannot do so. "But I am so vitally interested in the efforts the Urban League is making for funds with which to conduct and solidify its work for the next three years that I cannot withhold the impulse to send you another check for Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), merely as an expression of what I, as an humble member of the Negro race, deem to be my duty, with the hope that it will encourage other Negroes to realize their responsibility to the Urban League." CHURCH MEMBERSHIP GROWS The recent census of religious bodies, taken by Dr. H. K. Carrol, shows a total church membership in the United tSates of 46,883,756, or approximately 42 per cent of the entire population. The largest protestant body is the Methodist, while the Roman Catholics maintain almost an equal lead with the Methodists. Following these two large bodies are the Baptists, the Disciples of Christ, the Presbyterians, and the Lutherans, in the order named. Among the Colored denominations the National Baptist, with two organizations, leads with a membership of 3,044,528, followed by the A. M. E., with 698,029, the A. M. E. Z., with 490,000, and C. M. E., with 342,000 members. Dr. Carrol claims that the National Baptist organizations suffered in recent years by the heavy migration of colored families to northern cities. SENDS ENGINEER ABROAD Chicago.—Henry E. Cobb, mining engineer employed by the Payne Company, has been ordered abroad to the company's office in Paris. Eighteen years ago he began with this company as a laborer. His specialty is building artesian wells. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1926 A SERIOUS CHARGE WHICH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED TROUBLE Vernon A. Ashford, 24, 2514 North Thirty-first street, porter at Dorsey's chicken shack, Fifty-fifth and Center streets, was arrested Saturday night and held for investigation upon the serious charge that he had detained and abused a little 7-year-old white girl, Rosie, daughter of Mrs. Georgian Ayden, 5606 Dorcas street. The mother is a widow and in poor circumstances. The little girl, who is very small and looks like a child of 5, was seen by a neighbor munching candy Friday morning, and was asked why she was not in school and where she got her candy. She said a man at the chicken shack kept her from going to school and gave her three nickels. The woman jumped to the conclusion that a Negro had tampered with this child. The story grew and it was rumored that there would be a serious trouble and that there were threes of lynching. Police Officer Bell reported the case Saturday afternoon and Saturday night three detectives arrested Vernon Ashford, whom the child said gave her the money. Ashford was released Sunday afternoon on his own recognizance. Monday morning the case was dismissed. Mrs. Ayden stating that the child had not been harmed and there was nothing to the story. As a matter of fact, Ashton, who is married and has two children, aged 4 and 2, respectively, and bears a good reputation, did not go to work until 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and was at home, several miles from his place of employment at the time when it was said by one of the newspapers that he had pulled her into the chicken shack. The child comes to the place quite frequently and a white patron, doubtless moved by a generous impulse, gave the child the money with which she bought the candy. Had the Omaha newspapers written up the story with scarecrow headlines and in a sensational manner it is not hard $ t_0 $ imagine what the result might have been. Here was a lie told by someone that might have caused a tragedy. CHICAGO MEAT-PACKERS EMPLOY COLORED WOMEN According to a study of women in Illinois industries, just released by the by the Women's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor, the meat-packing establishments of Chicago absorb a large percentage of colored women engaged in the industrial life of that city. Laundries, house furnishing manufactories, and textile plants also employ a good percentage of this racial group of workers. The Bureau states that large proportions of women 30 years of age and over were found in the slaughtering and meat-packing houses; while this same racial group performs fifty per cent of Chicago's laundry work. SEEK U. S. AID IN WAR ON SLAVERY Washington—The Foreign Missions Conference of North America has sent a memorandum to President Coolidge, Secretary of State Kellogg, and Senator Borah, recommending that the United States co-operate with the League of Nations in adopting a new international convention against slavery. According to the Conference's memorandum, slavery still persists in a number of places. With the opening of Africa for trade, it is claimed that the labor of the natives is being unjustly exploited by plantation and mine owners. GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN APPOINTS RACE COMMISSIONER Lansing, Mich., May 27.—(By The Associated Negro Press) Fulfilling a promise given to the Advisory Board of the Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics in its first annual session, Alexander J. Grossbeck, Governor of Michigan, has announced the appointment of a State Interracial Commission consisting of ten members, five colored and five white. NEGROES IN FOUR CITIES SUBSCRIBE $100,000 TO "Y" ``` Philadelphia, Pa. May 28—(By The Associated Negro Press) "With the closing of this campaign the colored zens in four cities, Buffalo, N. Y., Little Rock, Ark., Dayton, Ohio, and Germantown, Pa., have shown their ability and willingness to meet a great challenge based on an altruistic motive. In each city except one the goal sought has been over-subscribed by one hundred per cent. During this year the colored people have contributed more than $100,000 toward the building, land, and equipment for these Y. M. C. A. plants. This, together with the pledge of Mr. Rosenwald of Chicago and friends in the respective cities, has added a total of one half million dollars of property holdings for the work among colored men and boys. This has been the 'de year in building campaigns since the great war." mus spoke R. D. DeFrantz, campaign director, at the close of the success drive by the men of the West Rittenhouse Street Y. M. C. A., German town, on last Monday night when it was discovered that the sixty workers had brought, in a total of $18,128.50 during the drive of seven days. The goal set for the Germantown men had been $10,000. George W. Deane, general chairman, of the drive, stated: "The unity of purpose shown by the men of Germantown leads me to believe a new day of co-operative activity will follow the splendid results of the campaign." Dayton with a goal of $15,000 the previous week reached a total of $30,500. In March the men of Little Rock turned in more than $32,000 in a drive for $15,000. In Buffalo where the colored men was expected to raise $10,000, $21,000 was raised. Already plans have been drawn and building operations will be actively under way within a few days for a building in Buffalo on Michigan Avenue to cost between $150,000 and $175,000. The indications are that at least five cities will conduct campaigns for modern buildings next year. AMERICAN ATHLETIC UNION ADMITS NEGRO CLUB New York—The American Athletic Union has admitted to its membership the Century Athletic Club, an organization of crack Negro track and field performers, whose representatives have repeatedly covered themselves with glory in open competition with performers of the New York Athletic Club and other leading athletes of the New York, Westchester and Long Island districts. The headquarters of the Association will be maintained in New York City. HOW THE SUNNY SOUTH ENCOURAGES EDUCATION Rleigh. N. C.—There are only 166 public high schools for colored children in the United States, according to the bulletin of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, soon to be issued. The list of schools includes all 17 southern states. While there are only 166 four year high schools for colored children in the whole south, one progressive southern state alone has 436 accredited high schools for white children. N. A. A. C. P. RECEIVES BEQUEST OF $424 New York—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, has received a check of $424, rpresenting a bequest from the estate of the late George T. Morgan, who bequeathed this sum in his will. DILLARD AT MORRIS BROWN COMMENCEMENT Atlanta, Ga.—(By the Associated Negro Press).—Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the John F. Slater Fund, will deliver the commencement address at Morris Brown University this year. The baccalaureate sermon, May 23, will be preached by Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom. Whole Number 563 PRESIDENT OFFICIALLY DESIGNATES AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE WEEK Southern Democrats Otherwise Head Nation-Wide Observance Arrangements—Protest Sent to Coolidge. Washington, May 15, 1926—An "American Independence Week" will be observed throughout the country from June 28 to July 5, to mark the sesqui-centennial this year of the Declaration of Independence and the centenary of the death of Thomas Jefferson. Decision to that effect was reached today by the commission appointed by the Government to arrange for the observances at a meeting in the White House, presided over by President Coolidge. The commission selected Mr. Coolidge as honorary chairman. Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, president of the University of Virginia, as honorary vice chairman, and as the active chairman, Stuart G. Gibboney, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. The commission plans to prepare a patriotic and educational program for the week with the cooperation of Governors, Mayors and civic organizations. President Coolidge read a telegram from Felix M. Warburg, a member of the commission, suggesting that as a tribute to Thomas Jefferson's stand for religious freedom, a Protestant, a Catholic and a Jew each contribute $100,000 to the fund for the purchase of Monticello and to the endowment fund. Calling attention to the fact that both these civilian heads are men of Southern birth and training and democrats in politics, the National Equal Rights League has protested to President Coolidge against a program with a Southern race bias, even negatively, for the official sesqui-centennial of the Declaration which can only be constructively observed by emphasis upon the great principles of liberty and the equality of man upon which it based the right of the Colonies to become an independent nation, the violation of which should be one of the aims of any true observance of America's basic instrument. In behalf of Colored Americans, the chief victims of the violation, the League asks that men of liberal Northern traditions be added to the active management by the selection of two Northern Republicans. The League urges colored citizens to petition President Coolidge to make fulfillment of the principles of the Declaration for all regardless of race or color a feature of the observance. It urges all colored veteran posts on Memorial Day and their speakers to tell the public that the observance is a mockery unless color proscription is stopped; and to observe June 17, "Peter Salem Day," Anniversary of Bunker Hill, first regular battle of the Revolution, for the express purpose of calling for enforcement and for urging the President to abolish federal segregation in honor of the event. AUDITORIUM SEATING 4500 New York—One of the largest meeting halls in the city of Chicago, the Auditorium seating 4500 persons, has been obtained for the Sunday mass meeting during the 17th Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People this June, it was announced today. Clarence Darrow and James Weldon Johnson are to be the chief speakers at this meeting. Dr. Herbert A. Turner, President of the Chicago Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. reports that arrangements are under way to broadcast over the radio the speeches delivered at this meting. COLOR BAR BILL PASSED Capetown, S. A.—(ANP) Passage of the color bar bill here denies natives the privilege of participating in government affairs and limits them to certain classes of industry. The bill does not affect the mixed breeds. GROWING THANK YOU! Vol. XI.—No. 45 ECTED FLORIDA CALLS OUT TROOPS TO QUELL TROUBLE Resenting Presence of Negroes Employed on Road Floridians Staged Double Lynching in State. GOVERNOR ACTS PROMPTLY Several Members of the Mob Placed Under Arrest and Held Without Bond—Action Unusual And Unexpected. Labelle, Fla.—Because whites resented the presence of Negroes working on the road, Florida staged a double lynching last week. In this town, Henry Patterson was shot and killed by a mob Tuesday of last week. His body was paraded through the streets, then hung to a tree on the outskirts of the town. At first he was charged with having attacked a white woman. Later the woman and her friend admitted that the man only came to her house to ask for a drink of water. Following a meeting of the grand jury troops were called out and seven white members of the mob were arrested and held without bail on the charge of murder. This is the first time such drastic action has been taken in this part of the state. M. E. pastors scored the lynchers in their sermons Sunday. They referred to it as a premeditated murder. Sheriff Defends Lynchers Sheriff Daniel McLaughlin said that the members of the mob, whom he termed as "boys," have a lot of right on their side. "This trouble has been brewing for some time. It started when we were having a campaign down here for a bond issue to build good roads. People who were pushing the bond issue promised work to all the boys if they would vote for it. They stirred them up with promises of plenty of work and the boys supported the bind issue so it went over big. "The next thing we knew contractors imported a lot of Negroes and the voters who supported the bond issue could not get work on the road. They felt they had been tricked and naturally they resented the presence of th colored men here. That is the story behind the trouble. There are a number of persons living here who don't want these Negroes working on the road." St. Petersburg Parker Watson was lynched at St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday. He was supposed to have known the whereabouts of some stolen goods. The body was found with five bullet holes in it and what appeared to be acid stains on his face, Monday morning. The mob took him from the officers Sunday night. There is no explanation of the fact that when he was taken from the officers he was handcuffed and when found there were no handcuffs on him. Officer could not explain their removal, saying he had the key. So far as is known, the governor of the state has taken no action except to send troops. There has been no indictment of the grand jury at St. Petersburg and no arrests have been made. FISK STUDENT WINS PRIZE. Nashville, Tenn.—Miss Ariel Williams, a senior student at Fisk University, has been awarded half of the first and second prizes in the Poetry Section of Opportunity's Second Literary Contest, was announced at a special meeting recently held in New York City. NEGRO BRICKMAKERS Washington—Employed in brick, tile and terra cotta factories in the United States are more than 10,000 colored wage earners, who receive approximately $12,000,000 per year in wages. Dependent upon these wage earners for their shelter, food, clothing and education are more than 25,000 women and children. 2 WERKLY NEWSPAPER DBVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS Or COLORED AMimRICA NS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA NMBRASKA, BY THE BEL Fon MntseNe COMPANY Betered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at : ee ye ear “REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. = Editor Mice Geen Ne Aasesiats, More Baetion Wr Wit ctnank Mg nee Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $400 A YEAR; $125 6 MONTHS: 7c 3 MONTHS RE a I ae Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- a“ jout due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS. The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for ‘renewals. At the expiration of this period, where sub- scriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publi- cation. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are be- ie a ee Phere he rc ce celeron wal ies less your subscription a pee ve il compelle eae oe Tee neper Wiehe course, we do not want eee Ge a ee eer ith she law oe pay the. 2 PAGE TWO Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear- headed Business Man FEARLESS EDITOR CALLED THERE recently passed away a true and tried friend of jus- tice to all men in the person of the late John L. Morrison, editor of the “Rip Saw” of Duluth, Minn. He first attracted our attention a few years ago when a Minnesota friend sent us a copy of his weekly paper con- taining an excellent article on the Negro’s struggle upward. Sometime after that came Du- Juth’s triple lynching of three young Negroes who were with John Robinson's circus and charged with committing rape upon a seventeen-year-old girl out with her escort, a youth of unsavory reputation. According to the newspaper stories the young woman had been ravished by “six Negroes” and was in a precarious condition in the hospital, which would have been the case had the facts been as alleged, but where she was not, as the “Rip Saw” alone fear- lessly stated, because the facts were not as alleged. Editor Morrison insisted that a mistake had been made. He secured and published facts which allayed public feeling running high in Duluth against colored people because of the alleged crime and its tragic aftermath. It takes courage to espouse an un- popular cause or to champion the cause of the weak. When a white man has the courage in the face of fearful odds to speak out in the Negro’s defense as John L. Morrison did in_ those hectic days of June, 1920, in Duluth he demonstrates true de- votion to the cause of right and deserves to be enshrined in the grateful hearts of mankind. May his inheritance be with the saints in light who have placed truth above expediency. A PUZZLING DECISION. THE United States Supreme Court disclaims jurisdiction in the case of residential segrega- tion by contract which was brought before it by the able attorneys of the National As- sociation for the Advancement of Colored People. Attorneys of the ee and international fame of such men as Moorfield Story, Louis Marshall, Arthur B. Spingarn peel, know what they are doing when they prepare briefs in important cases. We are, therefore, at a ols sto understand the ruling of the chief tribunal of the nation and the court of last resort in this case. We are not discour- aged. Had the Supreme Court decided for the defendants the matter would have been differ- ent, our case, because residential segregation is the case of the American citizen of color today, but tomorrow it will be the case of other American citizens, would indeed be hopeless. Dis- claiming jurisdiction would seem to indicate that the case may be again presented in such an unmistakable manner as_ to bring it within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The Su- preme Court of Michigan has recently decided a similar case to that of the Curtis case to be unconstitutional. Wo wonder what technical or legal flaw there is in the Curtis case which removes it from the jurisdiction of the United States Supreme Court. We await the opinions of those learned in the law. Of this, however, we can be sure, 1t an amended petition or brief be required to secure a court decis- ion this will be done. The fight for an authentic opinion from the supreme tribunal of the land touching the constitutional rights of all American citizens to purchase and oceupy prop- erty for lawful and peaceful do- micile will be continued until that opinion or decision is se- cured. SIDE STEPS, AS USUAL The judiciary committee of the United States Senate with republicans in the majority have voted adversely on the Anti- Lynching Bill. Members ot tne G. O. P. disclose their usual dis- inclination to stand up for any measure that seems favorable to our group, or strongly favored by our group. Our peo- ple favor a federal anti-lynching bill because we are so largely victims of lynchers, but it is a matter which concerns the coun- try as a whole, in the final analysis, as vitally as it affects us as a class. Some day not very far distant the colored people of this coutnry will re- sent the hypocritical palaver and conduct of the republican party. We need a political emanci- pation. We need to think for ourselves. We need to learn to pool our political strength and throw it to the party that will give us some consideration, be that party Socialist, Bolshevik or What-Not. The G. 0._P. be- lieves that it has a first mort- gage on the colored vote and so long as it believes that and we permit them to believe that we will continue to get left. THE MONITOR LETTERS FROM OUR READERS “RIP-SAW” EDITOR PASSES AWAY To the Editor of The Monitor: ‘This is to inform you of the passing or death of John L. Morrison, Editor and publisher of the “Rip Saw.” Editor Morrison was a great lover and advocate of law and justice to all. It was he who first discovered and vublished in his paper the “Rip Saw" that a great gnjustice had been done the colored circus hands who were mobbed and done to death in this city in 1920 and when relations were strained to the breaking point between the races and everybody that was able armed themselves and resolved to die before being lynched. Editor Morrison made a thorough investigation of the affair and pub- lished his finding boldly with glaring headline thus—“Negroes Did Not Rape the 17-Year-Old White Girl as Alleged.” So eager were the publie to know the truth that the first edi- tion was soon bought up entirely, and then the second edition was published because the demand was so great and it was soon exhausted. Then the third and fourth editions and they were, still going like hot cakes, so ‘eager were the people to know the ‘truth. The editor told me himself that his paper was never in such demand be fore. Editor Morrison still maintained that a great mistake had been made ‘and it has never been proverl that he ‘was wrong, and most people believe ‘he told the truth, _ He openly condemned mob violence and all those who were connected ‘with that horrible erime, even the au- ‘thorities who permitted it to happen, and was not content until the prinei- pals of the mob were convicted and ‘the chief of police and the head of public safety had been retired from office. Previous to this time one caught reading the “Rip Saw” was looked upon with suspicion but a mail car- rier informs me that on his route where he had delivered only a féw copie before, he was required to carry a great many copies of the “Rip Saw” to the very best people. Mr. Morirson was born in Tabor, Iowa, near the famous “Mason and Dixon Line” and his family belonged to the anti-slavery group and many were the slaves that domiciled on his father's premises during the day and fled north by night. When he no- ticed food being carried out to the barn he knew that some fugitive was on his way to freedom. John L. Morrison had a number of | relies of Old John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame and he told me he remem- | bered the noted abolitionist who had stopped at his father’s place on his way from Kansas. If we had more John ‘L. Morrison's or men like him America would have less cause for shame. As there was only one Fred Doug- las, one Abraham Lincoln, one Booker T. Washington, one Wendell Phillips | one Harriet Beecher Stowe, one Julius ‘Caesar, one Brutus, one Tousaint L. ‘Overture, one Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, ‘so I fear we cannot expect more than = John L. Morrison. | John L. Morrison was a friend and member of the N. A. A. C. P. and at ended all their meetings when pos- sible and heard all the prominent ‘speakers and commented favorably in ‘his paper on all of them including Dr. 'W. E. B. Du Bois, Dr. Roman and Dr. ‘Pickens. “Night hangs upon his eyes | His bones would rest,— | That I have labored to attain this hour In general honest thought, | For the commoy good to all His life was good, He was the noblest Roman of ‘them all.” A law abiding citizen had no cause to fear the “Rip Saw” and its brave editor, but woe unto the grafter and evil doer. John L. Morrison leaves a wife and two minor children, a girl 14, and a boy 13 years old, John L. Junior. (Signed) William H. Ray. U. B. F. & S. M. T. NOTES Grand Master Duke Diggs will ar rive in Omaha Sunday morning. He will address the Lodges and Templ at the annual Sermon at Mt. Morial Baptist Church Sunday afternoon a o'clock. The annual Sermon will br preached by Rev. G. W. Day, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Be. ginning Monday night, he will meet the Lodges and Temples during the week. Benson Temple No. 256 wil put on a ritualistie demonstration Wednesday evening, June 2. at 8:30 All temples are invited. ‘Those taking part must be at U. B. F. Hall at 7:20 u. m. Georgia E, White, W. P. of Benson Temple, Grand Master Diggs will be the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Gooden while in the city. District Deputy Sands is very much interested in making plans to make the Grand Lodge a success. The lodge will convene in Omaha in August. Mrs. Nettie Nuby was called out of the city on account of the illness of her father at Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Augusta Stephens was called out of the city on account of the ill- ness of her sister at Emporia, Kans. Sister Mary Scott and Sister Luda Crumbley of Benson Temple are on the sick list. Mrs. Idola Stallworth of Minne- apolis, Minn., is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs, H. J. Brewer. WON $500 NEWSPAPER PRIZE New York.—Cyri] A. Wilson, 71 Irving Place, Brooklyn, was the win- ner of the $500 2nd prize in a patri- otic game conducted for the past sev- eral weeks by the New York Daily News. He is a West Indian and is studying dentistry. MEETING TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT IN PUBLIC UTILITIES A meeting was held at K. P. Hall, ‘Twenty-Fourth and Charles streets, Satuiday night to take action with reference to securing representation ‘and employment in the public utilities ‘and the public school system of Omaha. The meeting was called by 'N. B, Washington who had spent sev- ‘eral days in a personal convas to in- ‘terest the people. He called the eeting to order, stated the object, outlined at some length the situation ‘confronting us and read a set of reso- lutions reciting well-known facts as ‘to discrimination in the matter of ‘employment in public utilities which as axpayers we support. While the attendance was not large, those pres- ‘ent, and among the number, the Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. EB. Chureh, and the Rey. John Albert Williams, rector of St, Philip’s Episcopal church and editor of The Monitor, expressed themselves in hearty accord with the purpose of the ‘meeting. It was decided to call an- ‘other meeting at the same place Wed- nesday night of next week at whieh time a committee will be appointed ‘to act upon the plan proposed. All interested are invited to attend. ‘There will be no collection or charges of any kind. NEW ERA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION TO MEET The Ninth Annual session of the New Era Baptist Association and Auxiliaries will be held at Pilgrim Baptist church, Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets, Rev. J. T. Walker, pastor, June 7 to 18. The Rev. W. F, Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist chureh and president of the conven- tion, has issued a letter to all mem- bers of the association and its aux- iliaries urging a large attendance which is anticipated. An interesting program has been prepared for morn- ing, afternoon and night of the three days’ session. ‘The organizations rep- ‘resented will be the Ministers’ and ‘Deacons’ Union, the Women's Educa- tional Home and Foreign Mission So- citey, the Sunday School and the B. ¥. P. U. es BAPTIST GIRLS CAPTURE FIRST GAME FROM ST. PHILIP'S | A snappy game of ball was played ast Saturday afternoon on the Kellom School diamond between the Girls Friendly Society team of St. Philip's Episcopal chureh and a live wire team from Zion Baptist Sunday school. Some excellent plays were mare by both teams. The Baptists defeated the Episcopalians by a score ‘of 16 to 12. Neither team scored un- ‘til the third inning when St. Philip's chalked up 5 runs, The Zion girls ‘scored 4 in the fourth, and then it was nip and tuck until the last inning. ‘Minx Ruth Collins, girl reserve secre- tary of North Side “Y” was umpire. Phe Naeve wae. a follow: St. Philip's Zion Baptist S.BrOWN cone Prneenede Williams C. Williams. @nennnE. Johnson Ve Walton. ced becnnnnd. Martin CO. Smith. eee Bonne Dodson Te DIxOM eer BD. ‘Thompson H, Singleton........18s........0. Mattison 8, AAA er 28 renee He Gray E. Richardson....rf 0M. Gustin H. Jenkins...........cf.2..E. M. Dodson M. Dickerson.......1f..........T. Powell Vera Walton is captain of St. Philip’s team and May Gustin of Zion's. The return match will be played Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the Howard Kennedy school dia- mond. A real live peppy game is promised. RUNNING RACES fe AK Sar Ben Fietd-Omaha ES UNE 3°to JULY 5" RAIN OR SHINE 500 HORSES §135,000 in Purses aaa of ok hee gains being offered daily during our great Reorganization | Sale. - Brodegaard Bros. Co. ; 16th and Douglas St. 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. POPE EP EO OOOO GOOG OOO DOO OO DOLD ot + GOLDEN RULE GROCERY Appreciates Your Patronage Quality Groceries and Meats FRESH VEGETABLES and FRUITS Goods Right—Prices Right—Service Right. ‘2120 North 24th St. WE bster 4198. YES, WE DELIVER POLE ELIE LEELA DELL LL OLE ALA ON Noho HERMAN GROCERY CO. . 2314 North 24th St, WE bster 6915. “EVERY BITE A DELIGHT” Herman,, Manager ; Ealingernrtt, Secretary; Miss Ernestine Singleton, Cashier. TELEPHONE COMPANY TO GIVE ENTERTAINMEN} AT ST. PHILIP'S Employes of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, under the diree- tion of Mr. Secord, “Uncle Ross,” ho writes the delightful bedtime stories for children in the World-Her- ‘ald, will put on a unique and delight- ‘ful entertainment in St. Philip's Guild ‘Room next Wednesday night at 8 ‘o'clock to which the public is eordially ‘invited. There will be motion pic- tures, demonstrating telephone activi- ties and operations with musical num- bers and other features. It will be ‘not only delightfully entertainging ‘but an educational treat. ‘The follow- Jing program will be given: il, Remarks—Mt. D. T. Patterson, Senwood-Webster Commercial Man- ager. "2. Motion Pietures—“Making Tele- phone History.” Miss Frances Isam, ‘operator, Atlantic-Jackson office, piano, Mr. E, H. Berlinghof, At- jantic-Jackson Commercial Agent, machine, Vocal Duet—Miss Corinne Lin- ‘dee, Supervisor, Long Distance De- partment; Miss Hazel Lindee, Oper- ator, Atlantic-Jackson Central office. 4. Motion Pietures—“When _ the Sleet Storms Come.” 5, Whistling—Miss Hester Peters Recreation Supervisor. | 6. “What Happens When You Lift "Your Receiver.” Demonstration by “Miss Clara McGann, Instructor, Ken: ‘wood-Central Office. During the demonstration Miss McGann will be Jassisted in presenting several tele: phone calls by: Miss Clara Majeski, Instructor, Webster Central Office: Miss L. Kearney, Operators’ Training ‘School; Miss Laura Welsh, Super: visor, Harney Central Office, who | will act as operators, and Miss Lu: jcille Mauck, Directory Department, “Mr. B. H. Barden, Kenwood-Webste! ‘Central Office, Mr. Frank A. Secord Supervisor, District Commercial De: |patment, who will act as subscribers | 7. Motion Pictures—Comedy. Harry Schwein, who underwent operation some time ago at St. Jo seph's hospital is getting on quit nicely, but is unable to leave the hos pital yet. CORNERSTONE LAID The cornerstone of Cleave ‘Temple, C. M. E. church, Twenty-fifth and De- catur street, Rev. James S. Blaine, pastor,, was laid Sunday afternoon by Grand Master Charles W. Dickerson, a by toe Grand Lodge. . After the ceremonies special services were held in the building. APPOINTED ADMINISTRATOR ‘The late Elizabeth Letcher made her will twelve years ago in favor of her sband, Philip Letcher. At the re- quest of Mr. Letcher, Mr. J. Frank Smith has been appointed administra- ml has given bond with the Amer- iean Surety company. Mrs. W. P. Wade will leave Satur- day for Richmond, Mo., to look after her real estate. Geo. W. Wagner, General Manager SOUTHERN FUNERAL HOME FOR REAL. SERVICE Specialists in Embalming with a Life-Like Look Phones: Office, WE. 3837; Res., WE. 0645. 314 N, 2dth St. Omaha, Neb. UIUALAAAAUAAAUAUHAUTAA TEAL PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Miss Dorothy E. Williams, who has been teaching at Sedalia, Mo., returned home Tuesday for her summer vacation. Miss Ruth Seay has gone to Tulsa, Okla., for a short visit. Dr. A. G. Edwards leaves Saturday for a month's tour through the east. Memorial services will be held at Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. May 30, by Roosevelt Post of the American Legion. Dr. A. Gerald Edwards, jr., dentist, of St. Louis, Mo., spent two days here last week on a flying visit to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Edwards, 2411 Erskine street. Mrs. William Newsome has returned to Omaha and is occupying her home at 2419 Blondo street Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis, 2820 North Twenty-sixth street, entertained at dinner at their residence Wednesday evening, complimentary to the Rev., W. F. Botts and his guest, the Rev. Dr. C. C. Harper. Miss Anna Belle Brookins of Owensborough, Ky, arrived in this city to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Costin, 2719 Sorth Twenty-eighth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing and Mr. and Mrs. Stone of 2804 North Twenty-fifth street, have gone to Louisville, Ky. for an indefinite stay. W. G. Haynes left Wednesday evening for Racine, Wis.. to attend the convention of the American Chemical association. Miss Ernestine Thornton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doris Thornton 2815 Miami, who has been attending the Seventh Day Adventist school at Grand Island is home for the summer vacation. DECORATION DAY BALL AT DREAMLAND The annual Decoration Day Ball will be held at Dreamland Hall, Monday May 31. Adams' original orchestra will furnish the music. Dancing until 2 a. m. N. A. A. C. P. A special forum meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held in Cleaves' Temple Church, 25th and Decatur Streets, Sunday at 4 p. m. Mr. Y. W. Logan in a paper entitled "Some Hindrances to Our Economic Progress, How Shall We Remedy Them?" will continue the interesting discussion raised in the forum two Sundays ago while meeting in the St. Johns A. M. E. Church. Dr. A. A. Foster and other professional men and some of the more prominent ministers have indicated that they will participate in the discussion. Mr. M. L. Meyer, popular soloist, will render a special selection. Come out and help make the Omaha Branch what you think it ought to be, and what by your help it will be. COUNCIL BLUFFS NOTES Mrs. Dorothy Reeves left for Kansas City to see her brother, Richard Gamble graduate; and then to Topeka to visit her sister, Mrs. Juanita Bibbs. Mrs. Francis Lee and her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Holloway motored to Minneapolis for ten days. Mrs. Daisy Fox left for Kansas, May 20, to visit relatives. Mrs. Susie Robinson was called to Kansas City by the illness of her sister. Mrs. J. P. Jackson is improving nicely. Mrs. Dellia Lee passed away May 19 and was buried May 22. The State Women Federation of Iowa met at Tabernacle Baptist Church in a Thursday session. Quite a few of the Omaha number met with the Federation. Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines; Mrs. D. M. Mae Fine, Cedar Rapids, Mrs. M. M. Patton, Des Moines. Mrs. P. E. Osborn of Kansas City, Mo., and others. A wonderful program was rendered each evening. BEFORE BUYING A HOME CONSULT MINTOSH & PENN, REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS A few of our houses and prices— 3015 Decatur street—5 rooms, modern ex- cent 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. One trunk for $10, practically new. Ose wardrobe trunk, $20. 2220 Willis Ave.—Phone 1008. FOR RENT—Nice quiet furnished room for nice quiet man. Web. 3567. Ask for Fred Walker. 5-14 1t FOR RENT—Three-room modern apartment, upstairs. Will rent all or separately. Half block from car line. Web. 2769. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION. (Noah W. Ware. Attorney). (Noah W. Ware, Attorney). In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Henry Peter Joseph, deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said Court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 19th day of June, 1926, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 19th day of June, 1926, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition the court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to N. W. Ware or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD 3t 5-28 26 County Judge. PROBATE NOTICE (C. L. Waldron, Attorney) In the matter of the estate of Eliza- Letcher, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the Administrator with will annexed of said estate, before me, County Judge of Dougles County, Nebraska. View of JONES & CO. Modern, scientifically built, full FUNERA Over Twelve Years of Co. Satisfactory Serv Established O Twenty-Fourth a WE. 1100. "SATISFACTORY S THE LIVING ROOM View of Parlor of JONES & CO., Undertakers 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 Attendant. "SATISFACTORY SERVICE ALWAYS." 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, paving 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 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. JA. 3261. 704 Keeline Building. Peoples Drug Store 24th and Erskine at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 29th day of July 1926, and on the 29th day of September 1926, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 26th day of June, 1926. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t-5-28-26 County Judge. 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 D., Undertakers very arranged, specially very equipped NAL HOME. Surteous, Considerate and nice in Omaha Has our Reputation. and Grant Streets. Lady Attendant. SERVICE ALWAYS." me, with two lovely bedrooms en. Full cemented basement, span throughout. Swell big or three autos, good district, g all paid. This is a real bar- you. Easy terms. Evenings, Investment Co. 704 Keeline Building. % ON SAVINGS You Right—— LOAN ASSOCIATION Streets Bankers Reserve Bldg. Drug Store ed Management —QUICK DELIVERY erty, Prop. --- THE MONITOR kers real bar- venings, building. INGS N serve Bldg. MASON Brick, C and C Work g jobs- 1605 N. Webster 6323 2218 N. NOTICE BUY OR RENT ONE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL HOMES DANDY little 3-room house, modern except heat, $50 cash, price $1,500; Balance $15 per month. 4 ROOMS, modern except heat, full lot, near car line, $75.00 cash, price $1,650.00; Balance $15.00 per month. 5 ROOMS, modern except heat, near 24th street, $125.00 cash, price $2,550; Balance $22.50 per month. 5 ROOMS, all modern, near Binney street, dandy location, $225.00 cash; Price $2,650.00; Balance $25.00 per month. .... ..... 2715 MIAMI STREET, 8 rooms, all modern and newly decorated; full lot; now vacant. Terms reasonable. I have a number of good houses to rent. Call WE. 1166 Edholm & Sherman (Formerly Standard Laundry) 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 "Dependable Family Service" Dry Cleaning of Ladies and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings Wet Wash Thrifty Wash Dry Wash Rough Dry Family Finish Linen Curtains Blankets, Etc --- Oh Henry! America's Finest Candy! 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The kidneys are stimulated to perform their natural functions without pain or distress and regularly. All of the glands are thoroughly washed out and restored to youthful activity; therefore a person of 60 years or more regains the pep and vigor of a person of 35 years, and a person of 40 years regains the pep, vigor and vitality of a person of 20 or 25 years of age. All of this is the purpose of 909—Bar—Col—909 and in its use its purpose is fulfilled to the letter. 909—Bar—Col—909 is an expensive and high class preparation. Some of the ingredients in these tablets cost $480 per pound, and other ingredients in proportion. Agents wanted—male and female. Good money for agents. For sale at Hamilton Drug Store, Stuart's Art Shoppe and at Sales Department, 1423 North 24th Street. YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU ARE LOOKING FOR by listing your name and telephone number with Catering and Employment Office 2811 Caldwell Street. WE. 0752. 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Colorado Springs, Colo.—Historical fiction of the Wild West appears to have exaggerated the number of sanguinary attacks by Indians upon immigrant trains along the old Oregon trail. Nature, and not the aborigines, furnished most of the dangers encountered by the pioneers. These conclusions have been reached by Prof. Archer H. Hulbert, director of the commission on western history, who has just completed the task of mapping six of the most famous old trails from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast. In a space of forty miles along the Carson river on the trail broken by the forty-niners, 4,000 dead cattle and 3,000 abandoned wagons were left to record the history of the hardships they suffered in the trek for gold. Miners built houses of these wagon wrecks in the days of the Comstock lode discovery in Nevada a decade later. Great rivers were not difficult to cross when "fats" or rafts were secured, but the thousands of little "cutbank" creeks not more than ten feet wide were the daily terror of the teamsters and delayed the caravans more than did the few rivers of width. Trappers and gold hunters suffered from Indian attacks more than did the great immigrant trains in the era of mass migration to Oregon. Between 1842 and 1850 the number of trains that were seriously molested by the red men were few, the investigators found. Information used in the survey and map making was obtained from state and county surveyors' offices, from the original surveys in the general land office at Washington and by studying the diaries of 150 old-time travelers and pioneers. In addition to the Oregon trail the map reproduces the routes of the Mormon trail fork from Omaha to Fort Laramie; the Nebraska City-Fort Kearney branch; the California trail from Yale post office, Idaho, to the coast; the Salt Lake branch of the California trail; the Forty-niners' trail on Raft river in northwestern Utah; the Salt Lake-Placerville route, and the Overland Stage branch of the main trail from Julesburg, Colo., to Salt Lake City. Telephone Co. Builds Sky Scraper in St. Louis ************************************************ THE NEW YORKER This $5,000,000 building of the Southwest Bell Telephone company, 31 stories high, is now the tallest building in St. Louis, Mo. It stands on the block bounded by Tenth, Eleventh, Chestnut and Pine streets. New Universe Pictured by Savant and Measured Chicago.—Another universe, similar to our own, but inconceivably distant in space, has been photographed and measured by Dr. Edwin Hubble, he relates in the Astro-Physical Journal of the University of Chicago. It is 66,600,872 billion miles from the earth to the galaxy of stars which compose the other universe. From observations made at Mount Wilson observatory, in California, the scientist has reduced to measurement the universe which was first seen in 1884. Expressing its distance from the earth as 700,000 light years, he estimates the galaxy measures 4,000 light years across. Photographs taken with light which left the universe thousands of years ago show it to be a system of stars similar in appearance to the familiar milky way. Likes Mustard New York.—The new shah of Persia is fond of mustard, but so far as having been a bon vivant is concerned, is not the stuff he has been painted, says Arthur Upham Pope, commissioned from Persia to the Philadelph position. Claima Record Campbell, Mo.-This town cann the record for church attendance Ninety-five per cent of the populatio of 1,84 persons went last Sunday HAS CLEAREST SKIES IN WORLD Quetta May Be Chosen for Smithsonian-Geographic Observatory. Washington.—Quetta, in Baluchistan, near which it is probable that a new solar observatory will be established by the National Geographic society and the Smithsonian institution, is familiar—as a name—to readers of Kipling and workers of cross-word puzzles, but probably means little to most Americans. The city and its region, recently visited by Dr. C. G. Abbot, assistant secretary of the Smithsonian institution, are the subjects of a bulletin from the Washington headquarters of the National Geographic society. "Quetta exists primarily for military purposes," says the bulletin, "but the Pax Britannica that has been substituted for the lawlessness and banditry of former days has made an important civil community and trading center of it as well. Baluchistan is India's fortress to the east, and Quetta is its donjon keep. The British have been in control of the place since 1877, and since 1882 have held it under perpetual lease from its old ruler, the picturesquely named Wall of Kalat. "When the British went in Quetta was only a little group of mud huts surrounded by unhealthy plains that were virtually swamps. Drainage and sanitation have made the place over. Now Quetta has a population of about 30,000; and the once swampy lowlands furnish a setting for villas and farmhouses surrounded by orchards and planted groves. Mud Gives Way to Iron. "The outstanding feature of Quetta, still, however, is the cantonment where six or eight regiments of British and Indian troops are quartered. This extensive post is to the north on relatively high ground while the civil town is to the south on a lower level. Mud, in the form of sun-dried brick, is still a most important building material in the town, though not to the extent that it was two decades ago. Then mud-brick domes formed many of the roofs, and were considered safe because of Quetta's scant rainfall (about 10 inches annually). But there came an unusually wet spring, and most of Quetta's buildings melted away. Since then many iron roofs—less picturesque, but better insurance against weather vagaries—have surmounted the mud walls of the town. "The permeation of Quetta by British, or perhaps more broadly, by Western, influence, is a phenomenon that cannot be escaped by anyone who has known the town over a series of years. The standard of living rises before his eyes. Tea, a little while ago a marked luxury, is becoming a common beverage. Leather footwear has displaced sandals to a noteworthy degree; all classes are wearing warmer and more comfortable clothing; and the native women are decking themselves out in more ornaments, after the manner of their prosperous sisters in other climes. "The climate of Quetta has interesting aspects. The place is in the same latitude as Cairo; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Shanghai; but, because of its 6,000 feet of altitude and the physical aspect of the surrounding country, its climate is very different. Each day the mercury bobs up and down through a wide range. The difference between daily maximum and minimum has been known to reach 80 degrees; but such excessive changes are confined to certain short seasons. The hills and even the valleys of Baluchistan are largely treeless, and when the sun is down heat radiates away rapidly. As a consequence the nights are always cool— "In the matter of combating the climate, there is nothing like an American standard of comfort in the homes even of Europeans in Quetta. The winters in general are no more severe than those of Washington, but the houses are so constructed that it is most difficult if not impossible to keep warm. The rooms are huge—16 by 25 feet or so, with ceilings 18 to 24 feet high. Small fireplaces are set far into the very thick walls and what little warmth they radiate into the rooms is lost in their vastness. Yet coal of fair quality is mined nearby and is used in the town. Its use in modern heating systems could make Quetta homes as comfortable as any in the world. "Clearest Sky in the World." "Clearest sky in the world." "If the National Geographic-Smithsonian solar observatory is established in Baluchan it will be placed on top of 7,525-foot Kojak peak about 40 miles north of Quetta near the railroad which pierces the Kojak range and extends to Chaman, ten miles beyond on the Afghan border. To the east beyond the Kojak mountains the Registar or Helmand desert stretches for more than 100 miles. It is 60 miles to the nearest mountains in the north. To the east lies a long, broad valley. On this relatively isolated mountain ridge on the edge of the desert the precipitation is even less than in Quetta—probably seven inches or less per year. When Doctor Abbot visited the Kojak peak in January he reported that the sky was perfectly blue right up to the sun's edge and added: 'It was the clearest sky I have ever seen in the world.'" Can't Be Mike Milwaukee.—An Italian who wanted the name of Michael Maloney was refused that privilege in the Circuit court here. THE MONITOR SPEEDS WORK OF COURT OF CLAIMS Change to Seven Judges Expedites Handling of War- Time Suits. Washington.—As a result of the increased volume of claims against the government since the World war the Court of Claims found itself swamped with work. It had been jogging along comfortably with five judges who were appointed for life. Testimony was taken by stenographers, and from this the judges reached their decisive. In many cases the testimony was so voluminous that it took them some time to make up their findings of fact so that the case might be heard in the court. With the sudden influx of new cases the judges found the task too great to permit them to handle them with the desired promptness. Last March, therefore, congress authorized the appointment of seven commissioners for terms of three years each. They are all lawyers, and it is their duty to take the testimony in cases brought to the court and then to make their findings of facts so that they may be presented to the court when the case is brought before it. The appointment of these commissioners has not only proved a great aid in expediting the handling of cases, but it has saved the government money. A large number of claims bear interest, and it is therefore greatly to the advantage of the government to have them settled promptly. These are for the most part cases of refunds of taxes erroneously assessed. Interest is also allowable as part of the amounts due for just compensation for property taken. As is well known, during the war the various executive departments were authorized to take what they needed in the way of coal, ships or other things necessary to the successful prosecution of war. In a great many instances the owner was not paid the full value of the articles, but he was permitted to sue the government for the balance. Such cases are now reaching the court daily. The sooner they are adjudicated the greater the saving in interest to the United States. System Saves Time and Money The new system of having trained lawyers take the testimony and present their findings to the court is also a great help to the plaintiffs. Where under the old method of procedure it was necessary for the plaintiff to come to Washington to give his testimony, the commissioner now goes to him. He is therefore spared considerable expense end time. There is now in Europe a commissioner taking testimony in what is known as the Brooks-Scanlon group, which consists of eight cases involving $35,000,000. No foreign subject can sue the United States government unless it is shown that his government allows a like privilege to the citizens of the United States. An investigation is now being made in Russia to discover whether the Soviet government provides for this. In the Civil war claims it was necessary for the plaintiff to prove his allegiance to the federal government before he might file a claim. The Court of Claims is the only court in the United States where a citizen may sue the government. If he is not satisfied with the decision of the court he may appeal to the Supreme court of the United States. An unofficial survey recently made showed that of 175 cases taken to the Supreme court the decision of the Court of Claims was upheld in 150. Nineteen decisions were reversed, four modified, one approved in part and one case remanded. It seems to be little known that the Court of Claims handles a great many tax cases—that is, those based upon internal-revenue taxes, such as capital-stock taxes, income taxes, excess profits taxes, beverage taxes, estate taxes, sales taxes and stamp taxes. During the fiscal year 1925 this court disposed of approximately 325 of such cases, and there are a number still pending. These are cases where the taxpayer has been dissatisfied with the ruling of the board of tax appeals and has taken his case to this court. One of the new commissioners said recently that it frequently happens that a decision of a single case in the Court of Claims disposes of hundreds of thousands of similar cases without prosecuting further litigation. "Such a decision was recently rendered by the court," he added. "I do not know the entire number of cases affected by this decision, but there are 7,000 cases in the Baltimore collection district alone affected thereby." The Court of Claims was established by act of congress February 24, 1835, and was at first merely a commission whose duty it was to the facts regarding claims for the guidance and action of congress. The Civil war resulted in a great many claims for damage to property and such things, and the court was given general jurisdiction over cases involving contracts. There are now pending in the Court of Claims more than 2,000 cases involving approximately $2,000,000,000. In some of these cases the interest amounts to $5,000 a day, so that for each day of delay the government is out that way. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Williams have purchased a home near 23rd and Orchard Sts., and have moved in. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stanley sold their home at 1211 Plum, and have left for the East. Mr. Thomas Long, formerly of Lincoln, is visiting friends here. A number of the members of Cornhusker Lodge No. 579 I. B. P. O. E. of W. left for Kansas City, Mo., Saturday to attend the dedication and restivities of the New Elk home there May 23-24. Mrs. Ada Holmes is taking lesson of the Poro Hair dresser treatment Co. at Omaha, preparatory to establishing a parlor here. Some fifteen masons, wives and friends went to Omaha Sunday, where they attended services, and the re-laying of the cornerstone of the Cleaves C. M. E. Church by the M. W. G. Lodge of Nebraska. Cornhusker Lodge of Elks held their three nights carnival in German Hall last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, and is said to have been largely attended, and a booming success. Quarterly meeting was held at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. John Adams, P. E., of Omaha, was present, and conducted services. Communion was given. Other special services were carried out at night. Quarterly conference on Monday night. Rev. H. W. Botts held services usual at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday. The Buds of Promise held their annual Candlelight services with a short program at 8 p. m., followed by a sermon by the pastor. Next Sunday, May 30, at 3 p. m. the Mission will have services, a feature of which will be a sermon by a boy preacher of Omaha. He will preach for Rev. H. W. Botts at night. A big chicken dinner will be served at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Monday May 31, from 5 to 9 p. m. Mr. Carl Christman is yet considered quite ill at his home, N. 9th St. Subscribers are requested to remit in the next two weeks. RESERVES NECESSARY Washington—Speaking to a group of prominent men who contemplate the organization of a "Second Trust Company" in this city, Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clarke, one of our best known real estate operators, in pointing out the necessity and the opportunity for financing our own enterprises, said: "One firm in this city loaned over six hundred thousand dollars last year to colored home-buyers. This particular firm has had many years of experience in dealing with colored property owners and has never had a loss. Yet this firm does not care for loans in certain parts of the city. It does see that if we should make the attempt to organize on a large scale our unused funds, and create large reserves of money in many parts of the country, it could be safely employed in financing residence properties of the Race in localities where for one reason or another white capital declines to go. Such reserves would be a needful protection against malevolent elements in the event of financial disturbances. This situation applies to practically all parts of the country where any considerabe number of colored people live." 101 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Kansas City, Kans.—One hundred and one boys and girls will graduate from Sumner High school junior college and teachers' college May 27th. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room for lady. 2429 Lake Street; Web. 1529. 5-14 FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Webster 1825. 2629 Seward street. 2t. 4:30 PETER H. SENATOR WM. B. McKINLEY LINCOLN NOTES. Business Directory PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records BEAUTY PARLORS MRS. J. H. RUSSELL, 2914 Erskine street. Poro hair dresser. For appointments phone WE. 2311. MADAM ANNA E. JONES TUBBS. Scalp and hair treatments. For good and quick results call WEBster 5450. 1712 North 25th Street.—Poro. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEBster 6194 MADAM WILLIE DIXON, 2426 Blondo street. WEBster 6153. Poro hairdressing, facial massage, Turkish baths. Home comforts. COAL DEALERS C. SOLOMON COAL AND ICE CO. At your service winter and summer. All kinds of good coal at prices to suit. Phones WEbster 3901 and 4238. DRESSMAKING and SEWING DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones, WEbster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions promptly filled. WEbster 6323. HOTELS HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. NEW LAMAR HOTEL, 1803 North 24th street Tel. Webster 5090. Semi-modern, comfortable rooms, reasonable. Cafe in connection. Mrs. E. V. Dixon, proprietress. 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 Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 1516½ North 24th St. WE. 3567. Residence, WEBster 4162. NOTIONS PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decorating, wall paper and glass. Plastering, cement and general work. Sherwin-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone Webster 6366. PRINTERS FORD PRINTING COMPANY, Jewell building, 24th and Grant Sts. For good printing see us. We. 1750. PATRONIZE THE ST Corner 14th and Dodge Street Headquarters for BRUSH 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. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100. Satisfactory service always. H. A. CHILES & CO., funeral directors and licensed embalmers. Courteous, efficient service in the last sad hour. 1839 North Twenty-fourth street. Phones, office WEbster 7138; residence WEbster 6349. Classified FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT IN modern home. Call after 4 p. m. Web. 4535. 2-T. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. 2204 N. 19th St. WE. 3308. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms. 2310 N. 22nd St. 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. 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 FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. WEbster 6834. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379 FOR RENT—Light housekeeping rooms. 1 block from car. All modern conveniences. 1712 North Twenty-fifth street. WEbster 5450—tf. FOR RENT—Apartment, furnished or unfurnished, for couple. Web. 6975, 2216 North Twenty-eighth Ave. FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENT—2 and 3 ROOMS WEbster 1166 2130 NORTH 28th STREET FOR RENT—Nice front room. Modern home. For two gentlemen. WE. 6789. tf FOR RENT—Light house keeping rooms. Modern home. 2514 Caldwell. WE. 2180. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. One block from car line. Web. 4064. 1405 No. 25th street FOR SALE—All modern five-room house. Good location. WEbster 2478 or WEbster 3030. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Heat and kitchen privileges. Prices reasonable. 2433 Franklin. WEbster 2089. FOR RENT. Two unfurnished rooms. Reasonable. Web. 5188. FOR RENT—Four furnished rooms for light housekeeping. $20 per month. 2814 Hamilton street. Web. 5552. tf. 2-26-26. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO. J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates furnished. 3025 Evans St. Phone KE. 6848. No Advertisement Accepted for This Classified Directory for Less Than Six Months ATE FURNITURE CO. Tel. JACKSON 1317