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WHITE MAN JAILED FOR BLASPHEMY "Second Generation of College Bred Negroes"---Miller HEAR Bishop White at St. Philip's Church 10 o'clock Sunday Morning Everybody Welcome LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 C a Copy WHITE "Second Gener lege Bred Ne During the Christmas holidays I delivered the annual address before the grand session of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity which was held at Howard University. My general theme was, "The Responsibility of the Second Generation of Educated Negroes." Some observations which I made have caused lively discussion and sharp rebuttal. It was my intention to present the actualities of the situation and not to indulge in laudatory elogiums and meaningless compliments. Two Generations Broadly speaking there have been two generations of educated Negroes. For sharpness of differentiation, let us say that they are divided by the century mark; those graduating prior to 1900 represent the first generation, and those finishing since that date represent the second generation. The two generations overlap and combine in many ways. Both comparison and contrast might seem invidious. They are both in the main the product of philantropy and have the elemosynary complex. They look for help outside of the race instead of from within. They both seek to stand in the cooling shade of the shadow cast by the white man's institutions rather than a place in the sun whereby they cast their own shadow. They both seek places on the white man's payroll instead of making payrolls for others to seek. The chief function of the first generation was to demonstrate to the world that the race was capable of taking in the higher education; the second generation must provie its ability to give it out. Up to nineteen hundred there were probably fewer than one thousand Negro college graduates—now there are ten times the number. Then a Negro college graduate from a northern university was looked upon with admiration akin to amazement—now they are so common as to arouse no curious interest. The first generation had no background and scanty foundation; the second generation had considerable of an educated background and a cultural environment. The new issue is much more thoroughly educated in the letter and technique than the older; but misses much of the power of the spirit and inspirations. The first generation is now passing away, and I am the middle man, and overlap both. I can, therefore, look both forward and backward. I can stand as a daysman between the two and lay a propitiating hand upon both of them. The Challenge The call is to the surviving educated men and women of the day, whether of the old or the new generation. They are challenged to meet the requirements of leadership and direction of the vast estate involved in the possibilities of twelve million of their own race and kin. Have they the ability or the disposition to meet this challenge? Let (Continued on Page Two) THE MONITOR TWENTY-THREE ARE INJURED IN BALTIMORE SHIP EXPLOSION Colored Dock Workers Are Victims of a Maryland Shipyard Blast—Several Are Missing Baltimore, Md.—Between eight and twelve men were missing and 23 injured after an explosion late last Tuesday which ignited a cargo of pitch aboard the French bark Richelieu at a pier in Curtis Bay. Five of the missing and two of the injured were members of the vessel's crew. The others were for the most part colored dock workers. Paul Mageuerez, in charge of the workmen trimming pitch in the No. 3 hatch, where theb last occurred, finished work and led twenty men from the hatchway a few moments before flames leaped from the opening. His crew was at first believed to have been trapped in the hold. The missing men were believed to be somewhere in the ship's interior, which was a seething mass of flames. All available fire apparatus and ambulances were called from Baltimore. New York—The appellate court division of the New York supreme court Tuesday ruled that Leonard Kip Rhinelander, scion of one of New York's oldest families, be refused a new trial in an effort to have his marriage to Mrs. Alice Beatrice Jones Rhinelander annulled. One of the justices, Edward Lazaneky, dissented. His opinion provides the 26-year-old son of Phillip Rhinelander the opportunity to take the case to the court of appeals. Whether he will avail himself of another appeal could not be learned through his attorney, Isaac N. Mills. Four of the five justices, who sat in Brooklyn, held that Rhinelander knew his bride was part Negro and that Mrs. Rhinelander did not deceive him in this respect. The Rhinelanders were married on October 14, 1924, when Rhinelander was 23. Rhinelander left his bride November 20. WHAT GOOD STORY DO YOU KNOW? (If you know a good story, send it to The Monitor, for publication so that others may enjoy a hearty laugh as well as you.) Here is one told by James G. Jewell: One colored man met another a few days ago, and said, "Say, man, you doesn't know where I kin git a dishwasher's job, does you?" The other scratched his head, looked profoundly serious and replied, "No sir, I doesn't. You see I has only one plate an' I washes that myself." OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 14, 1927 A STUPID BLUNDER Information has reached us of fifteen, composed of seven has been recommended by the Council of Social Agencies to colored people of the community supervise the employment site Bureau. Not only has such and such an agency with a welful, but this committee, on whof our people, has presumed to bers and four of the colored n Colored Commercial Club to a number. Granting that the motive is sincere and well intended, whiere inclined to doubt, a more plain that the method pursued The proper procedure for Committee, if such be needed, ing of representatives both reresentative, frankly discuss putting all their cards on the t of opinion be that such an org a joint committee of equal num- nations of the personnel of suc report back to the representa- This would be the intelligent, cedure and would make for ef method that has evidently be to this and is absurdly foolish. The Monitor, voicing the t of this community, denies the of the Social Agencies, the Char organization, upon which our equate representation, to institute how they shall be constit thereof. This is the blunder, tnder, made by the committee of but meagerly informed white o commendation of an Interracial which the Executive Committees has acted. THE PULLMAN PORT The Monitor has been car inaugurated some monhs ago for man porters for improving the tions. That there is room for tioned. Take, for example, the conductors are required to work on an eight hour basis, porter 333 1-3 to 366 2-3 hours as a w basis. Not only do porters ha their pay is far under that o are dependent upon the gratu out their salaries. Admittedly worthy of his hire. Workmen ing wage. This is a sound ee be denied. To improve these condition Car Porters has been organ it deserves to grow. It is be Pullman company. Why? If tions are now fair, the Pullman an investigation by the Federe necessary for the porters to unby the Federal labor authoritie the unionizing of the porters b seem to indicate that the com- That the Pullman compare the porters may be illustrated Omaha district, and this, it is ployed everywhere because we ent whom we know personally working under general orders. time, no less than ten men have man service. These ten men a hood of Pullman Porters. This UNION MEN. It is very evident that neit other district will admit that th discharged were discharged for it is rather remarkable to acco have been exemplary employee rules which will justify his discards. This is rather stranger. Now of these ten men wh district, eight are men of fam This indicates their industrious ers or undesirable citizens, but of the community. Loss of m community does not help that The Pullman porters are a prove their wage and working they are following the methods effective and that is by union ercion will not stop them. The They ask a living wage and an ing hours and they will win. has reached us that an In- ward of seven white and is funded by the Executive Agencies to look after the community primary employment situation through which has such a recommen- tation with a wider scope re- porttee, on which there we presumed to name all the colored members, and the Club to name the one. The motive back of this expedient, which, let it be a doubt, a moment's reflec- tion, and pursued is absolutely procedure for the format to be needed, would be the of both groups, and they discuss plans and old orders on the table, and tha- t such an organization be of equal numbers from the connel of such an Interracial representative gather, intelligent, logical, win- make for efficiency and dividently been followed dardly foolish. Invoicing the sentiment of denies the right of an aides, the Chamber of Com- mission, to institute organiza- tion be constituted and na- ble blunder, the stupid an committee of three, no- named white gentlemen, in Interracial Committe- e Committee of the Court. **MAN PORTERS' JUSTICE** has been carefully stud- ed months ago for the orga- nizers improving their wages in this room for improvement example, the time bas- ered to work 240 hours of basis, porters are requi- cous as a working mon- porters have to put in under that of the condu- nion of the gratuities of their Admittedly this is wrong. Workmen should receive a sound economic pri- case conditions the Bro- den been organized and is ev. It is being vigorous Why? If the wage of the Pullman company be the Federal Mediati- porters to unionize to ha- der authorities. The vi- ne porters by the Pull- man that the company has so so many companies is opposi- ne illustrated by what he had this, it is safe to say because we are sure the new personally and high- 级 orders. Within a men have been dismiss- ten men are all mem- porters. This is a very si- gent that neither the Oma- dit admit that the union m charged for membership able to account for the very employees before be detify heir dismissal afer other strange, isn' it? ten men who have been men of families and six industrious character. citizens, but real contrib- Loss of men of this help that community, porters are absolutely re- and working conditions. the methods that other is by unionizing, and in them. Their cause is jiv- age and an equitable a- will win. Information has reached us that an Interracial Committee of fifteen, composed of seven white and eight cooled people has been recommended by the Executive Committee of the Council of Social Agencies to look after the welfare of the colored people of the community primarily, at this time, to supervise the employment situation through an Employment Bureau. Not only has such a recommendation been made, and such an agency with a wider scope might be quite helpful, but this committee, on which there was no representative of our people, has presumed to name all the seven white members and four of the colored members, and has requested the Colored Commercial Club to name the other four from its number. Granting that the motive back of this action is absolutely sincere and well intended, which, let it be frankly sated, some are inclined to doubt, a moment's reflection makes it very plain that the method pursued is absolutely wrong. The proper procedure for the formation of an Interracial Committee, if such be needed, woud be this: To call a meeting of representatives of both groups, and let it be truly representative, frankly discuss plans and objectives, everybody putting all their cards on the table, and then, if the consensus of opinion be that such an organization be necessary, appoint a joint committee of equal numbers from both groups on nominations of the personnel of such an Interracial Committee and report back to the representative gathering for ratification. This would be the intelligent, logical, wise and sensible procedure and would make for efficiency and co-operation. The method that has evidently been followed is directly opposite to this and is absurdly foolish. The Monitor, voicing the sentiment of the colored people of this community, denies the right of any committee, be it of the Social Agencies, the Chamber of Commerce, or any other organization, upon which our people have not full and adequate representation, to institute organizations for us, designate how they shall be constituted and name the membership thereof. This is the blunder, the stupid and inexcusable blunder, made by the committee of three, no doubt well-meaning, but meagerly informed white gentlemen who made this recommendation of an Interracial Committee of fifteen upon which the Executive Committee of the Council of Social Agencies has acted. THE PULLMAN PORTERS' JUST DEMANDS The Monitor has been carefully studying the movement inaugurated some months ago for the organization of the Pullman porters for improving their wages and working conditions. That there is room for improvement cannot be questioned. Take, for example, the time basis. While Pullman conductors are required to work 240 hours as a working month, on an eight hour basis, porters are required to put in from 333 1-3 to 366 2-3 hours as a working month, on a twelve hour basis. Not only do porters have to put in longer hours, but their pay is far under that of the conductors. The porters are dependent upon the gratuities of their passengers to eke out their salaries. Admittedly this is wrong. The workman is worthy of his hire. Workmen should receive an adequate living wage. This is a sound economic principle which cannot be denied. To improve these conditions the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters has been organized and is growing rapidly, as it deserves to grow. It is being vigorously opposed by the Pullman company. Why? If the wage and working conditions are now fair, the Pullman company has no reason to fear an investigation by the Federal Mediation Board. It was necessary for the porters to unionize to have their case heard by the Federal labor authorities. The vigorous opposition to the unionizing of the porters by the Pullman company would seem to indicate that the company has something to fear. That the Pullman company is opposing the unionizing of the porters may be illustrated by what has happened in the Omaha district, and this, it is safe to say, is the method employed everywhere because we are sure the local superintendent whom we know personally and highly esteem, is simply working under general orders. Within a comparatively short time, no less than ten men have been dismissed from the Pullman service. These ten men are all members of the Brotherhood of Pullman Porters. This is a very significant fact. ALL UNION MEN. It is very evident that neither the Omaha district nor any other district will admit that the union men whom they have discharged were discharged for membership in the union, but it is rather remarkable to account for the fact that men who have been exemplary employees before become infractors of rules which will justify heir dismissal after they get their union cards. This is rather strange, isn't it? Now of these ten men who have been discharged in this district, eight are men of families and six are buying homes. This indicates their industrious character. They are not loafers or undesirable citizens, but real contributors to the welfare of the community. Loss of men of this character from any community does not help that community. The Pullman porters are absolutely right in trying to improve their wage and working conditions. To accomplish this they are following the methods that other workers have found effective and that is by unionizing, and intimidation and coercion will not stop them. Their cause is just and will prevail. They ask a living wage and an equitable adjustment of working hours and they will win. TIGER FLOWERS IS SIGNED TO BOX MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION OF COAST Los Angeles, Cal.—Dick Donald, Los Angeles boxing promoter, announces that he has the signed contracts of both "Tiger" Flowers and Leo Lomiski for a ten-round event at Wrigley baseball park the night of January 22nd. In meeting Lomiski, Flowers is tak- --- is that an Interracial Committee white and eight coated people the Executive Committee of the look after the welfare of the unity primarily, at this time, to station through an Employment a recommendation been made, under scope might be quite helpful there was no representative name all the seven white members, and has requested the name the other four from its back of this action is absolutely right, let it be frankly sated, some moment's reflection makes it very absolutely wrong. The formation of an Interracial would be this: To call a meet-groups, and let it be truly reponses and objectives, everybody able, and then, if the concensus organization be necessary, appoint members from both groups on noman Interracial Committee andative gathering for ratification, logical, wise and sensible proficiency and co-operation. The man followed is directly opposite sentiment of the colored people right of any committee, be it member of Commerce, or any other people have not full and adduced organizations for us, designated and name the membership the stupid and inexcusable blunt three, no doubt well-meaning, gentlemen who made this recil Committee of fifteen upon of the Council of Social Agen- HERS' JUST DEMANDS Wefully studying the movement for the organization of the Pullman wages and working condition improvement cannot be question time basis. While Pullman 240 hours as a working month, as required to put in from working month, on a twelve hour leave to put in longer hours, but the conductors. The porters parties of their passengers to eke this is wrong. The workman is should receive an adequate livonomic principle which cannot cons the Brotherhood of Sleepepid and is growing rapidly, as vigorously opposed by the wage and working condition company has no reason to fear casual Mediation Board. It wasization to have their case heard. The vigorous opposition to the Pullman company would any has something to fear. Why is opposing the unionizing of by what has happened in the safe to say, is the method embody sure the local superintendency and highly esteem, is simply Within a comparatively short been dismissed from the Pullare all members of the Brother is a very significant fact. ALL other the Omaha district nor any the union men whom they have membership in the union, but count for the fact that men who does before become infractors of missal afer they get their union isn't it? Do have been discharged in this dies and six are buying homes. character. They are not loaf-real contributors to the welfare men of this character from any community. Absolutely right in trying to im-conditions. To accomplish this that other workers have foundizing, and intimidation and coir cause is just and will prevail. Equitable adjustment of work- ing on a formidable foe who has beaten every good middleweight on the Pacific coast, including Bert Colima and "Cowboy" Willis. Lawson on Same Card Dick Donald has also agreed to use Bob Lawson on the same card and he will box the semi-windup against an opponent to be selected. Mack House, a slashing Colored light heavyweight, has been offered the spot with Lawson. The Hartman Furniture Company Makes Important Announcement With the start of the new year Hartman's is putting in effect an even more liberal credit plan than ever before. Smaller down pay- Vol. XII—No. 29 BLASPI RACES CO-OPERATE IN NASHVILLE FLOOD RELIEF General Impervement of Conditions Over the State Reported at Inter-racial Meet Nashville, Tenn.—Reports of increasing inter-racial good will and of the steady improvement of conditions featured the annual meeting of the State Inter-racial Committee held here January 5th. Representative men and women to the number of seventy-five were present from all parts of the state, without a dissenting voice expressing gratification with the progress made and planning unitedly for the future. Especially striking were the reports of the improved school facilities for Negroes, including the building of many new Rosenwald schools, stimulated largely through the efforts of Robert E. Clay, of Bristol, secretary of the colored division. There was much favorable comment also on the fine co-operative spirit manifested in Nashville during the recent flood which drove some eight thousand people from their homes, many of them colored. It was brought out that the two groups had worked together in the utmost harmony for relief of the flood sufferers, and that the relief measures, for which $50,000 was contributed by the community, were carried out with scrupulous fairness. Among the recommendation made by the group was one suggesting to the city administration that in rehabilitating the flooded areas steps be taken to improve radically many of the housing conditions from which the poorer colored families have suffered. The committee pledged itself to work for a school for feeble-minded Negroes, and recommended that local committees throughout the state seek to provide proper recreational facilities for colored children, since such facilities "serve as a great crime deterrent, as well as a promoter of good health". All the churches and religious groups were admonished to give more attention to the cultivation of inter-racial good will as a religious duty. Gratitude was expressed for the support given to the committee's program by the leading newspapers of the state, and particularly for their vigorous editorials against lynching. Will W. Alexander, director of the general interacitl commission, was present and made a strong appeal for the final eradication of lynching, pointing out the part which the pulpit, the press, and individuals might play in bringing this about. Among the prominent colored leaders present were Bishop I. B. Scott, Prof. W. J. Hale, Dr. J. A. Lester, Dr. C. V. Roman, and Mrs. M. L. Crosthwaite, of Nashville, Dr. R. T. Burt, of Clarksville, Prof. C. L. McAllister, of Chattanooga, and R. E. Clay, of Bristol. Mr. George Goff, a student at the University of Minnesota, who came to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goff, 911 Forest avenue, left Sunday to resume his studies at the university. The Hartman Furniture Makes Important With the start of the new year Hart even more liberal credit plan than ever men wee RA TRAPA GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 599 HEMY NEGRO LAWYER WILL DEFEND ATHEIST JAILED FOR BLASPHEMING Resident of Toronto, Alleged Self- Confessed Atheist, Is Arrest- Toronto, Can.—World-wide interest in the ranks of agnostics and unbelievers has been aroused in the arrest of Ernest V. Sterry, self-confessed atheist, as was his "mother before him," and editor of the newly established Christian Inquirer, who has been charged by the crown with uttering "blasphemous, indecent and profane libel of and concerning the holy scripture and the Christian religion." Sterry has been taken into custody under a provision of the criminal statues which has only been invoked on two other occasions in the history of British law; namely, the celebrated cases of Bradlaugh and Pooley, and of Foote, in London, in 1838, in connection with the publication of the famous Free Thinker of that time. When Sterry appeared in police court recently and was granted a remand of one week, he was represented by E. Lionel Cross, Negro lawyer. He is solicitor for the Rationalist Society of Canada, which body has volunteered to "back" the editor of the Christian Inquirer "to the limit." One passage of his writings cited was: "Read your bible—and you will find in it hundreds of passages relative to the divine being, which any moral and honest man would be ashamed to have appended to his character." TAPS SOUND FOR OLD SOLDIER Dudley Maxey, aged 82, died at his home, 1215 North Twenty-first street, Wednesday noon. He was born in Monroe, Ky., September 18, 1844, and after ten years' service in the Tenth cavalry he came to Omaha in 1884 where he has since resided. Mr. Maxey is survived by his widow and five children, Mrs. Forestine Burroughs, Floyd and Charles Maxey, Mrs. Caroline Hunter and Myrtle Lewis. The date of funeral has not been set. BISHOP WHITE TO PREACH AT ST. PHILIP'S The Rt. Rev. John Chanler White, Bishop of Springfield, will preach at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The service begins at 10 sharp as Bishop White is to preach at the closing service of the Bishops' Crusade at Trinity Cathedral at 11 o'clock, leaving Sunday afternoon for Lincoln. This is the opportunity of a life time to hear one of the most eloquent bishops in the Episcopal Church. He is one of the three Crusaders who has been conducting the Bishops' Crusade in Omaha. Future Company fartant Announcement Hartman's is putting in effect an ever before. Smaller down payment and smaller monthly or weekly payments are the big features of the new plan. There is no interest to pay—no extra charges of any kind. Hartman's has long held the confidence of the colored people of Omaha and under this new plan of easier payments is bound to extend greatly its circle of friends and customers. Special low prices are being featured on Furniture and Rugs and all housefurnishings, such as lamps, stoves, dishes, etc. Values are exceptionally good. Adv. 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Those, therefore, whi The Monitor must see to it paid, as the law requires, in ing sent to all those who owe and unless your subscription to cut off your paper which to do. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. CALLED HOME Within the past three weeks the earthly careers of several men prominent in Omaha affairs have ended. Among the most outstanding may be mentioned the genial, big-hearted Edward E. Howell, whom it was always a pleasure to meet. And how beautiful was his home going. Strong in his Christian faith with joy and gladness he went to meet his Maker leaving a message of cheer to his devoted family. Charles L. Saunders was another who had knit his soul with hoops of steel to scores and scores of friends. And then the genial, whole-souled William F. Gurley, eminent lawyer of the old school, an orator of international reputation whose influence in the community was wide. Nor should Robert L. Carter, prominent in business affairs, always pleasant, always kindly, be forgotten. These are men whom Omaha will miss and who enriched our civic life. They were all high-class Christian gentlemen, not ashamed to be counted on the side and in the cause of righteousness. Men like these reveal the true grandeur of manhood and renew our faith in human nature. RHINELANDER AGAIN The important fact about the Rhinelander decision is that it establishes the principle that lawful marriage between a man and woman is to be regarded as a lawful union not to be nullified or denied on some superficial charge. It does not go into the wisdom or expediency of such unions. If, however, inquiry were made as to the racial affinities of many prominent New York families, who are reputed to be of "Indian," "French," or "Spanish" blood, there would be startling revelations. Well, what of it? Character and worth are what count after all. EMANCIPATION DAY IS CELEBRATED BY COLORED PEOPLE OF KEOKUK, IA. John Albert Williams of Omaha Wash the Speaker on the Anniversary of the Proclamation of Freedom (By A. W. Draine) The sixty-third anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln January 1st, 1863, was observed in Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday night by the Keokuk branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. F. D. Bland is the president of the local branch, and the principal speaker for the occasion was the Rev. John Albert William of Omaha, Neb. President Bland has been an active worker in the Association during the past year and has to his credit the setting up of a branch in Ft. Madison with a membership of 50. For the first two or three years this new organization was under the protectorate of the Keokuk branch until a sufficient number of members had been secured to set up an independent branch. At the opportune time and with the assistance of his local officers Mr. Bland drove up to Ft. Madison and set the wheels of the new society in motion. Now, Ft. Madison has a live organization that ```markdown ``` threatens to outstrip the Keokuk branch in point of membership. There was a larfge and inspiring audience present and the speaker was given rapt attention throughout his entire address. The subject of his speech was "The Old Emancipation and the New." Pays Tribute Locally In his opening remarks Rev. Williams expressed his appreciation in having the pleasure of returning to Keokuk. He spoke of his services in the church of St. Mary the Virgin during the pastorate of the late Bishop John C. Sage. He congratulated the citizens of Keokuk for its excellent band. He said that Abraham Lincoln issued one of the greatest documents in the history of the world. It takes its place with Magna Charta and liberated four millions of human beings who were elevated from the status of chattels to that of manhood. Abraham Lincoln is a name to be revered, a man who endured all privations and reared in the school of hard knocks, was greatly misunderstood in his own time. He recited the vicissitudes under which he labored in his own cabinet. "We are beginning to realize that the whole world is a brotherhood and when you touch one member you touch all. We do well to meet together to commemorate the emancipation of our people. The American Negro is dressed in the armour of American citizenship, but he is not getting all the rights of an American citizen. All men are entitled to the rights of liberty and the pursuit of happiness." He outlined the work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and said that this organization stands to make the constitution mean what it says. There is a vital connection between Abraham Lincoln and this Association. He quoted from the platform of the Association in which it advocates the right to vote, a fair trial, the right to jury service, the destruction of lynch law, equal service on public carriers. He told of a colored woman being dragged from a Pullmen car in Florida, thrown in jail, and fined $500. The National Association has taken up the case and brought suit for $25,000. Clarence Darrow and Mr. Hays are the attorneys for the Association. Economic Problems He spoke of the economic problem and the right of employment. No organization has a right to deprive a citizen of an equal chance to earn a livelihood. He dwelt upon residential segregation and cited the Sweet case of Detroit and what a tremendous victory was won for the race. That victory established the right of every man to protect his home. He cited a number of cases in the South in which colored people are lynched on trumped-up charges. Continuing on the subject of segregation, he said that in some Northern communities there are movements to stir up race hatred, and urged all citizens to keep the public schools free from sectionalism. He urged the people to hold fast to their citizenship. "This land is ours by right of birth and we must not surrender one jot or title of our rights. We must strive and contend for all our rights. We must all labor for the advancement of America, be loyal to each other, magnify the good points and minimize the small points. We must make this nation the land of the free and the home of the brave." The address was one of the best the Keokuk branch has heard for some time.—The Keokuk Daily Gate City. THE MONITOR The Hillside Athletic Club held its weekly meeting Monday evening, January 10th, at the gymnasium, Thirtieth and Ohio streets. This club was organized for the purpose of opening up the avenue of physical development among the boys and girls, men and women of our race. All gymnasiums in Omaha are closed to us, and it is necessary for us to develop and equip the one in the basement of the Hillside Presbyterian church at Thirtieth and Ohio streets. There is no place in Omaha for our boys and girls to go for this kind of recreation. I wish we could get the men and women, especially those who have children, to see the advantage of this opportunity of developing our boys and girls, and have some place for them to go and play, good wholesome games, under proper supervision. We are asking that all men interested in this move to be present at the gymnasium on Monday evening. January 17th, at 8:30 p. m., and help us put this over. The price is not to be considered, it is so very small. Come, and bring a man or a boy with you, or both. Come whether you have children or not. We have 35 boys enrolled, and several men. We also have a women's division, which will soon be organized to play volley ball. We have several basket ball teams, one of which has played several games, which they won. We have had donated to us by Mr. Chas. Pickens: One punching bag, one chest developer, one set of boxing gloves, one basketball. The Y. M. C. A. is going to make us a donation of equipment, and help up all they can. Will you do your part? The following merchants and individuals have donated to the club, for which we thank them. H. J. Crawford & Sons, 2012 N. 24th, $2.00; Chas. W. Dickerson, 2814 Ohio, $1.00; Rev. Chas. H. Trusty, 3007 Ohio, $1.00; North Side Loans, 1906 N. 24th, 25c; Liberty Drug Co., 1904 N. 24th, $1.00; Frampton-Mason, 1818 N. 24th, $2.00; Sol Lewis, 1812 N. 24th, $1.00; Ralph Underwood, 1606 N. 24th, 25c; Clarence C. Green, 923 S. 13th, 50c; Dr. Wesley Jones, 1518 N. 24th, $1.00; Dr. Herbert Wiggins, 1518 N. 24th, $1.00; Ike Levy, 1802 N. 24th, $1.00; North Side Bazaar, 2114 N. 24th, 50c; Isaac Bailey, 2816 Pratt, 25c; Dr. G. B. Lenox, 1602 N. 24th, $1.00; Dr. J. J. Jones, 1602 N. 24th, $1.00; Pierre Barquett, 2519 N. 28th Ave., 50c; Ross Drug Co., 2306 N. 24th, $2.50; Jones Undertaking Co., 2216 N. 24th, $1.00. Total $18.75 CHAS. W. DICKERSON, President. DILLARD CRAWFORD, Vice President. RBT. BURNS ALLEN, Secretary. REV. CHAS. H. TRUSTY, Treasurer. MIGRATION OF NEGRO A Shifting of 2,000,000 Negroes in Last Decade Beneficial to Entire Nation. San Francisco, Jan. 6—"The shifting of almost 2,000,000 of the Negro population from the tenant farms in the South to the northern industrial centers in the last ten years has been a great relief to the race problem" said Will Winton Alexander of Atlanta, Ga., winner of the Harmon award, who was a recent visitor at the Hotel St. Francis. Negroes Are Making Good Negroes Are Making Good "The Negroes are making good in industry, and the shift caused by the shutting out of foreign labor, has not brought a race problem to the north, because the Negroes do not present a problem until they exceed 30 per cent of the total population. "While industrial leaders have expressed approval of the Negro labor they have trouble in getting the men to work on time and in keeping them from taking holidays without notice. This is explained by the fact that on plantations the Negroes worked by the sun, and do not yet understand the use of clocks. Causing Diversification "This migration movement is breaking up the southern plantations into smaller units and is causeseiha -j...AoLi ing a diversification of industries there, bringing about more dairying and farming in that part of the country." Wins Harmon Award Alexander is a southerner who recently received the award of the Harmon Foundation of New York of $500 and a gold medal as the person adjudged to have made the most notable contribution to the improve- Will you do your part? ment of race relations in America during the past year. The award was based on Mr. Alexander's service as director of the Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, a southern organization with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Solution of Race Problem When asked what he considered a solution of the race problem, Mr. Alexander expressed the opinion that the Negro will have to be given a sane legal status before the race problem can be solved. You ought to subscribe for your local race newspaper. The Monitor is the only race newspaper published in Nebraska. $2.00 a year in advance. Send in your subscription. Mr. Dudley Maxey passed away at his home, 1211 North 21st street, Wednesday, January 12. SECOND GENERATION OF COLLEGE BRED NEGROES us then for convenience divide and deal with them severally and separately. Let us then look upon the estate in its religious, economic, political, social and cultural aspects. Impotence With Masses In the first place the educated Negro has not yet been able to arouse the enthuisiasm of the masses. The tasks which he easays does not in general appeal to the rank and file. Herein lies his greatest imbecility. For his function will remain unfulfilled until he projects his influence even unto the uttermost and nethermost. The Catholic heirarchy reaches and stimulates the humblest Catholic in Christendom. The Jewish elite reaches and inspires eery member within the household of Jewry. But the Negro elite stands separated from the mass life of his group by a gulf across which his influence scarcely leaps. The churches and denomination over which the educated clergy preside, such as the Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Congregationalists, and the rest do not quicken the spiritual passion of the race. The more populous and enthusiastic denominations, such as the Methodist and the Baptist, are manned and managed by a much less well educated and cultured clergy. The Y. M. C. A., which is under well educated and trained auspices utterly fails to quicken the moral sense of the masses of the young manhood of the race or to arouse general moral enthusiasm. The N. A. A. C. P. and the Equal Rights league are officered by the best college equipment within the group. It is devoted to the task which most easily elicits enthusiastic Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Reliable Race Weekly $2.00 a Year By Kelly Miller response of the multitude, and yet they arouse and sustain no wide popular emotion. Violent denunciation of wrong with holding out hope of arouse the slave to insurrection and deliverance might be supposed to the suppressed to rebellion. And yet so feeble is the response to the appeal of the N. A. A. C. P. and the Equal Rights league, that their annual collections amount to scarcely a half-cent apiece from the constituency to whose welfare these reform moements are devoted: On the other hand, the Elks, the Pythians, the Odd Fellows and others whose leadership grows out of the masses, corral their members by the hundreds of thousands and collect millions of dollars. In politics and industry we find the same lack of relationship. It will not do for the college man to stand off in his impotent aloofness and condemn the masses for failure to appreciate their exalted proffer of service. The masses have no faults, merely misfortunes. The educated man and woman must devise some means and methods of reaching them, just as they are, without one plea. Otherwise the higher education of the race will be pronounced a failure. Press Powerful Perhaps the greatest exception to the general rule above set forth is to be seen in the Negro press. At one time college bred Negroes spurned even to write for the colored publications, on the ground that they fall so far short of literary form and mechanical perfection that it would belittle their name to appear on their pages. But now the Negro press is coming more and more under the editorship and ownership of college men. Our three most widely spread journals, the Chicago Defender, the Baltimore Afro-American and the Pittsburgh Courier are owned and edited by degreeed men. influencing, masses of the race as Negro journals are reaching and no other agency is now effecting. The appeal which they often make seems offensive to the type of taste which the editors cultivated in the good old college days. But the masses must be reached and stimulated even at some sacrifice of the stiff orthodox academies standard. When I read the Negro press and look over the pages devoted to crime, scandal and dubious forms of amuse- WANT ONE MILLION M TO JOIN THE HAMITIC I It costs nothing. Enclose If you wish, you may also e copy of our new magazine, publication in January. It never been awakened before TO JOIN THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD It costs nothing. Enclose stamp for application blank. If you wish, you may also enclose one dime (coin) for a copy of our new magazine, THE HAMITE, which begins publication in January. It will awaken you as you have never been awakened before. THE HAMATIC LEAGUE Suite H, 4707 Calumet Avenue CHICAGO ment, my moral nature is disposed to revolt. But I am steadied by the thought that the appeal must be made to the masses in such terms as the masses can and will respond to. This is precisely the lesson that the talented tenth must learn. On the whole the Negro press is the greatest voice for righteousness now crying in the wilderness to the American conscience. It is the voice of the masses of the people. As illustration of my meaning, I had on article in "The Education Review" for December, on "The Higher Education of the Negro at the Cross Roads." I very seriously doubt whether five hundred Negroes in the United States saw or heard of this contribution. On the other hand I broadcasted a New Year release in the Negro press, and judge that it reached the eye of three million readers. Appeal of the Elite The elite is now making appeal in artistic form under the guise of the New Negro. This movement should be watched with great interest and not without some apprehension. The chief burden of concern is to reach the white public, rather than the Negro reader. Appeal is too often made to the coarser and cruder side of life merely to amuse the white race, as the clown used to do for the court. There is a certain neurotic strain that may forebode the race little premanent good. Negro authors are writing for white readers. We feel prouder to get an article in the white magazine than in the Messenger, the Crisis or Opportunity. It is true that the educated Negro must serve as a middle man between the races. It is he who must make the appeal to pharoah, but he must remember that pharoah gives heed to Moses only in so far as he is convinced that he speaks with the voice of the people whom he purports to represent. The educated Negro must first make influence and understanding with his own race before he can hope to make much impression on the white mind. My space is too limited for tull treatment. I promise an early release upon the failure of the college bred Negro to assume his rightful place in commanding the pulpins in the great denominations, and thus efficiently administering the great religious estate which our more illiterate fathers bequeathed to us. Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 8841 or Harney 2156. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. FOR RENT—Seven room house, all modern. Hot water. heat. Half-block from carline. $25.00 per month. WE. 4810. tf.-12-10-26. Mrs. Charles Corpue of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. H. Patton, 2610 Patrick avenue, will leave for her home Saturday. Mrs. Nat Hunter entertained at a delightful dancing party at her home, 2012 North 28th street, Monday evening, in honor of Mesdames William and David Burns and Clarence Spears, of Battle Creek, Mich., house guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt. Sixty guests were present. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms. Strictly modern. Call Webster 6432 after 3 p. m. 1t-1-15-27 Mrs. L. Jenkins, who has been very ill at her residence, 2414 Blondo street, since Christmas, is slowly improving. Mrs. Fred Thompson gave a delightful party for Mr. George Goff, last Thursday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Charles Hicks, 2530 Maple street. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. A delicious lunch was served. FOR RENT—All modern neatly furnished room. Webster 6498. Miss Edna M. Stratton, secretary of the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., returned Wednesday, January 5, from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she went to spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Ruth Tolliver left last Wednesday evening for Pueblo, Colo., after a very pleasant visit with her cousin, Mrs. F. N. Trusty. FOR RENT—Furnished and unfurnished rooms. Web. 1177. The Junior Matrons of St. John's A. M. E. church will hold a Valentine luncheon February 14th, from 2 to 6, at the risedence of Mrs. Gladys Hale, 2523 Ohio street. Luncheon, 25 cents.—Adv. FOR RENT—Three rooms, partly modern, 2213 Grace St. Telephone Kenwood 2093. 1t Mrs. Fred McDaniels left last Saturday for Coffeyville, Kan., where she will spend a month with her parents. FOR RENT — Properly furnished warm rooms. Web. 4541. The Ladies' Birthday Kensington Club was delightfully entertained at the residence of Mrs. H. J. Pinkett, 2218 N. 25th street, Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames William and David Burns and Clarence Spears were guests of the club. Mesdames H. J. Pinkett and Otis Shipman were joint hostesses. FOR RENT — Four modern house- keeping rooms, $22 a month. Web- ster 3030. Mrs. Dan Desdunes was hostess at a very delightful tea last Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6, in honor of Mesdames William and David Burns and Clarence Spears of Battle Creek, Mich. EUREKA ART CLASS The Eureka Art Class met at the home of Mrs. Daisy Curtright, 2816 North 25th street, on Wednesday, January 5th. Quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent. We had as our guest Mrs. Sarah W. Forbes of Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Omaha. Both gave some very encouraging remarks. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Lena Bratcher, 3110 Corby street, Wednesday afternoon, January 19. Visitors are welcome. CARD OF THANKS We wish by this means to express most cordial thanks to the many friends who so graciously assisted us through the sickness, death and burial of our husband and father, and brother.—Mrs. Lizzie Speese and Family, and Charles Speese. DEATH CALLS JOSEPH SPEESE Joseph S. Speese, who died at his home, 2314 North 27th avenue, Sunday, came to Omaha in 1923. He was born in Yachtet county, North Carolina, January 26, 1876. He emigrated with his parents from that state to Indiana, and thence to Nebraska, where they homesteaded 75 miles from Grand Island. The pioneering spirit of the elder Speese was manifested in his son, as he went further west to Custer county, Nebraska, where he homesteaded, and later to Eastern Wyoming. From his marriage to Miss Lizzie Young in 1894 came a family of six children, all residing in Omaha. In addition to these, he is survived by his wife, a brother, the Rev. Henry Speese of California, and another brother, Charles Speese of Pierre, S. D. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m., in the Mt. Moriah Baptist church, Wednesday. In the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Russel Taylor, for years a friend of the family and at one time their pastor, officiated. LODGE HONORS LOODLETT After two years of faithful service, Past Master A. R. Goodlett of Omaha Lodge No. 9 A. F. and A. M., was agreeably surprised when presented a beautiful Past Master's emblem, which he will wear with credit to himself and honor to the lodge. Past Master Goodlett was one of the most efficient and energetic men who has held this position. Under his administration the Lodge has increased both numerically and financially. Mr. Goodlett is active in both religious and fraternal circles. The lodge regretted to lose him as Master, but will continue to be benefitted by his wise counsel and energetic spirit. ENTERTAIN AT BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY PARTY Last Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pool entertained at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Gertrude Yates, at their residence, 1820 North Thirty-third street. Covers were laid for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Evans, Mrs. J. H. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wiley, Mrs. C. H. Hall, Mrs. G. W. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ridley, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Mickelberry, Mrs. Tom Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Watts, Mr. J. W. Wesley, Mrs. E. Robinson. The menu consisted of pineapple salad, tongue sandwiches, Saratoga chips and coffee. Desert, Food for the Gods. A pleasant evening was spent by all. OMAHA YOUNG PEOPLE MARRY IN CHICAGO Miss Maryella Liverpool and Mr. Leroy A. Richardson of this city were married in Chicago, Ill., January 3, 1927, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Magee, No. 40 West Schiller street. The wedding occurred at midnight. Rev. W. Taylor Willis, Priest of the Protestant Episcopal church, Diocese of Chicago, performed the ceremony. Miss Liverpool is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Liverpool, 1115 North Twentieth street, Omaha, Neb. Leroy A. Richardson, who lived in Omaha for many years, is the son of Mrs. H. C. Richardson, 2423 Seward street. The wedding was a quiet one and was witnessed by Mr. Jerome P. Magee, Mr. W. B. Rivers, Miss Gertrude Mins and Miss Myrtle Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy A. Richardson now reside at 657 East 50th Place. N. A. A. C. P. The N. A. A. C. P. will meet at the St. John A. M. E. church Sunday at 4 p. m., in the following program: 1—"America," Congregation. 2—Invocation, Rev. Dr. Grant, pastor St. John's. 3—"Lift Every Voice and Sing," Congregation. 4—Annual Reports: (a)—Finance, H. L. Anderson, Treasurer. b)—Activities, Rev. Russel Taylor, Secretary. 5—Remarks, and Installation of Officers-elect, Rev. John A. Williams, Retirin President. 6—Remarks, M. L. Hunter, President-elect. 7—Address, by Way of Charge to Officers-elect, Dr. W. W. Peebles. 8—Music. 9—Appeal for Members, Chairman Membership Committee. 10—Benediction. Mrs. W. K. Fleming of Chicago, visiting with her parents, 2508 M street, during the holidays, left Thursday for home. Her extended visit was sure a very pleasant one, and we thank the many friends who entertained for her. THE MONITOR The N. W. C. A. will hold its regular meeting the first Wednesday in each month. All members are asked to be present. The Jubilee male quartette entertained the inmates of the Home on Sunday. Donations: Mrs. Maggie Brown, 12 squabs and 6 jars of fruit; Mrs. Roberts, 3 chickens, 1 pound of lard; Grove M. E. Church, 1 basket of gifts; Neighborhood Grocery, 1 basket of fruit. Mrs. Robert Mobbett of Kansas City, Kan., and niece, of Detroit, Mich., were house guests during the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mobbett at their home, 2316 N street. Mrs. Anna Alston entertained a dinner party at her home, 2306 Madison street, in honor of Mrs. G. B. Lennox of Detroit, Tex., wife of Rev. G. B. Lennox; also mother of Dr. G. B. Lennox of Omaha. Covers were laid for thirty-six. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Inez Haines, formerly of Detroit, Tex., but now of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Mr. Whitehall of Hastings, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mobbett entertained at a breakfast at their home, 2316 N street, Thursday, in honor of his brother's wife, Mrs. Robert Mobbett of Kansas City, Kan., and his niece, Miss Marie Mobbett of Detroit, Mich. Dear Readers: This is the beginning of a new year—oftentimes persons should check up what they owe, and try to make some satisfactory agreement with creditors. Hence, the Monitor has a large number of persons owing for the paper, far in arrears, and who are not giving it a thought, but reading the paper, and saying nothing. This is not race pride. Pay for your paper, because it is a race enterprise. Now, let us see who will be the first to speak. The Monitor has been very lenient. Yours, W. W. MOSLEY, BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. 4T-1-14-27. Messrs. Willis W. and Andrew B. Mosley were called to Atchison, Kan., last Monday, on account of the sudden death of their brother, Preston Mosley, there. They returned home Thursday. Mrs. May Russell Morris passed I. Levy DRUGGIST Lead 24th & Decatur—We. 5082 See Your HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street Rooms by day — 50c, 75c, $1.00 By the week — $2.00 to $4.00 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Mayme Mason D. G. Russell, Prop. — Omaha Phone JA. 2466 --- --- Every Week --- SOUTH SIDE NEWS LINCOLN NEWS NOTES New LAKE THEATRE 24th AND LAKE STS. Always in the Lead Favorite Pictures Here away at a local hospital, Wednesday, December 29, after a siege of sickness, leaving a husband, son, and other relatives. The funeral was held at Castle, Roper & Matthews Undertaking parlors. Rev. M. C. Knight officiated. The body was shipped to Clay Center, Kan., for burial, accompanied by the husband. Rev. H. W. Botts returned from St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday, where he delivered the installation sermon for Rev. W. H. Hill, who is pastor of New Hope Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Allen spent the Christmas holidays with brother and friends at Omaha. Mrs. Geo. Saunders, who underwent an operation some days ago, is on the mend. Rev. P. L. Moore is reported on the sick list. The Women's Davis Club held a meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Rosie Burden. Mrs. Rosa Adair presided, assisted by regular corps of officers. Busnness of importance was transacted. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary King as hostess. W. B. 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Howden Smith Author of PORTO BELLO GOLD, Etc. (@ by Brentano's.) WNU Service THE STORY CHAPTER I—Harry Ormerod, proscribed traitor to King George as a Stuart partisan, returning from France to England, rescued him from Juggins from the attack of assassins. Juggins proves to be the grandson of a former steward of Ormerod's father, to whom Juggins feels himself indebted and has abandoned the Stuart cause. CHAPTER II—Juggins tells Ormerod of a Jacobite plot in the American colonies to weaken England by forwarding French interests. Their aim is the return of King James to the English, and Andrew Murray, a Scotsman, and a Frenchman, De Veule, deadly enemy of Ormerod. The two are in London to see them. They see them. Anticipating the plotters early return to America, Juggins arranges for Ormerod to go there with the Jacobites to arrest Ormerod of Juggins, and went to foll Murray. CHAPTER III. —Disgusted as Juggling—servant. Ormerod takes passage to America. He meets a Scottish girl, naughty and tough, to embark on a mobile. De Veu recognizes him, and their enmity flames. The Frenchman denounces Ormerod to the girl as a traitor to the Stuart cause. Believing he is a friend of the French friendship. He is thrown into the sea by an unseen assailant. CHAPTER IV. —Ormerod, regaining the deck, has recognized his assailant as Murray's servant, Tom, giant negro and a slave. Ormerod negro to assassinate him, but a truce is arranged. At New York Ormerod saves an Indian from insult. The Innegro speaks English, is Ta-wan-ears, Senga-ears. CHAPTER V. — Governor Burnet welcomes Ormerod as a friend of Juggins, and tells him Murray's alms. By what images are his curs, which should come to New York, to the French in Canada. With Ta-wan-ne-ars and a gigantic Dutchman, Pete Corlaer. Ormerod to peto in Niagara. French out post, and spy out the secrets of the Doom Trail. He of course speaks French. De Veille has won Ga-ha-no. Ta-wan-ne-ars afflianced wife, now the wife of Joe Corlaer. He seeks revenge. Ta-wan-ne-ars saves Ormerod's life in an attack on him by Murray's henchman, Bolling. CHAPTER VI. — Accusing Murray, without avail, of inciting Bolling, Ormerod learns the girl's name is Marjory. With his two companions he begins the journey. From the Ornelda castle the Great Trail bore westward past De-o-sa-da-ya-ah (Deep Spring), which lay on the boundaries of the Onondagas, whose FORDED THE FOOT OF THE LAKE beautiful valley, with its morror lake, was the fairest country I have ever seen unless it be the matchless home of the Senecas. The trail led us through the three villages of the tribe, which were scattered along the banks of the Onondaga river northward of the lake It was a rich country which we traversed, a country fit to be the home of a race of warriors. The people we met, in the villages where we sometimes slept and ate or along the shaded slot of the trail, were pleasant and courteous. They eyed me curiously, but there was never any unseemly disregard of manners. Even the children were polite and hospitable. We slept that night in the Cayuga village, and in the morning forded the foot of the lake and pursued the trail westward again until it emerged upon the north bank of the Seneca river, which we followed to the village of Ga-nun-da-gwa (site of Canandaigua N. Y.), on the lake of that name. "Now we are in the country of the Senecas, brother," said Ta-wan-ne-ars when we started the next morning. "You have seen the homes of all the other tribes, save only the Tuscaroras, who live to the south of the Oneidas; but none of them is so fair as the valley of Gen-nis-he-yo (literally, "The Beautiful Valley"), where my brethren dwell." From a little village that was huddled on the near bank of the river Taiwan-nears sent off that night a messenger to carry on word of our coming. So two days later, when we had passed the Gen-glis-he-yo and the belt of for- est beyond the Senecas' chief town De-o-nun-da-ga-a, it was to find our selves expected guests. Warriors and hunters, women and children, along the trail, hailed T-wan-ne-ars and his friends; and at the gate of the palisade which fortified the village—for it was the principal stronghold of the Western Door—stood Do-ne-ho-ga-weh himself, the Guardian of the Door, with his roy-an-ehs and ha-seh-no-waweh (literally, "An Elevated Name"), or chiefs, around him. He was a splendid looking old man, tall as Ta-wan-ne-ars, his massive shoulders unbent by age, his naked chest, with the vivid device of the wolf's head, rounded like a barrel; his pendant scalp-lock shot with gray. He and those with him were in gala dress, and the sun sparkled on elaborate beadwork and silver and gold ornaments and intay of weapons. He took one step forward as we halted, and his right arm went up in the graceful Iroquois salute. "Qua, Ta-wan-ne-ars!" his voice boomed out. "You are welcome home. O my nephew. I can see that you have been brave against our enemies, for you carry a string of scalps at your belt. I can see that you have been honored, for Corlaer walks with you. I can see that you have been fortunate, for a strange white man walks beside you who has friendship in his face. "Enter, O my nephew, with your white friends. We are eager to hear of your experiences and the deeds you have done. Enter!" He turned on his heel and walked before us, and those who had accompanied him fell into single file behind us. So we paraded through the village—or rather I should say town, for it contained many thousand people—until we reached a house in the center where burned the tribal Council Fire and where ambassadors and distinguished guests were lodged. The roy-an-ehs, chiefs and elders filed into it at our heels and arranged themselves around the fire in the center. Then squaws fetched in clay dishes of meats and vegetables of several kinds, as well as fruit, which they set down at intervals around the circle, and at a signal from Do-one-ho-gaweh everybody began to eat, each one dipping his fingers into whichever dish was nearest or most to his liking, but all governed by the utmost deference toward the wishes of their neighbors. At the conclusion of the meal Do-ne-ho-ga-weh lighted a ceremonial pipe, carved of soapstone, with a long wooden mouthpiece decorated with beads and small, bright-colored feathers. He blew one puff toward the ground, one puff toward the sky and one toward each of the four quarters. Then he passed it to Ta-wan-ne-ars on his right hand, and Ta-wan-ne-ars gravely puffed it for a moment, and handed it to me. I did likewise, and gave it to Coriander, who handed it on to the next man, and so it went the rounds of the fire. There was a moment's silence, and then Ta-wan-ne-ars began the account of his travels, speaking slowly and without oratorical effect. Afterward he told me what he and the other had said. He made no references to our mission, but he described his journey to New York, his interview with Ga-en-gwa-ra-go—this impressed his audience mightily, and they applauded by a succession of guttural grunts—his meeting with me; the arrival of Murray and De Veille and its meaning; our journey homeward and the fight with the Cahmugas. There was a pause. Then Do-ne-hoga-web rose. "We thank you, O my nephew," he said. "You have indeed honored u and yourself, and your white friend have shown themselves to be brave men. Now we will retire so that you may rest." He walked out, and the others followed. "What next?" I asked as Ta-wan ne-ars filled his pipe. The Seneca smiled. "Soon we shall have a real talk," he said, and reached for a live coal. An hour passed, and I began to doubt my friend's wisdom. I was sleepy and tired. But in the event I was rewarded, for a shadow darkened the entrance and the Guardian of the Western Door stood before us. He sat between Ta-wan-ne-ars and me, and crammed tobacco into his pipe bowl. "You are not sleeping, O my nephew," he commented. "We have that upon our minds which will not let us sleep," answered Ta-wan-ne-ars. (This conversation was translated for me later by Ta-wan-ne-ars.) "Would it ease the weight on your minds to confide your troubles in he?" "That is my thought, O my uncle." Do-ne-ho-go-go-hew bowed gravely to all of us. "My ears are open." he said. There was a pause, and Ta-wan-nears put down his pipe upon the floor. "As you know, O may uncle, he began, "I went with Corlaer to Ga-en-gwa-ra-go to tell him of Joncaire's plans to build a stone fort at Jagara On the same day cam$^4$ this white warrior, Ormerod, I call my brother with word that Murray had defeated Ga-en-gwa-ra-go before Go-weh-go-wa On the same day came the Frenchman De Veille, who once lived for a while amongst us. Him you will remember. The bronze mask of the roy-an-eh'face was contorted for one brief instant by a flare of passion. "I remember him," he said simply. "De Veille comes from Onontio's king with a message for the Canadian tribes, O my uncle. He and Murray and Joncaire work together to defeat our friend Ga-en-gwa-ra-go and drive the English from the land. Ga-en-gwa- THE MONITOR ra-go has sent my brother Ormerod who has lived amongst the French and speaks their tongue, to spy out the ground at Jagara. I go with him. After that, if we may, we shall seek the Doom Trail and clean out the Cahnuaga dogs." For five minutes Do-ne-ho-ga-web smoked in silence. Then he emptied his pipe. "I am glad that Ga-en-gwa-ra-go keeps his eyes open, O my nephew," he said. "Do you wish my counsel?" Tawe-nan-we inclined his head. "The Messesagues you met on the Mohawk told you that De Tonty was in trouble. I do not think word of this can yet have reached Joncalre. My advice is that you dress yourself as a Messesague warrior, O my nephew, and that your white brother call himself by a French name. Then the two of you may go to Joncalre and say that you have just come from Le de Troit and give him the news and he will make you welcome. So you may spy out his plans at Jagara." "Ja," assented Corlaer in English; "that is a goodt plan. You needt a goodt plan for a fox like Joncalre. By—, I hope, you fool him and bring home his scalp." "The news which Ga-en-gwa-ra-go asks for will be sufficient," replied Tawan-ne-ars. "O my uncle, we thank you. Now we may sleep with case." "That is well," said the roy-an-eh. rising. "May Ha-wen-ne-yu, the Great Spirit, and the Ho-no-ce-ne-keh, his Invisible Alds, have you in their keeping." It was a week before we left De-onun-da-ga-a, and although the delay irked me it could not be avoided, for the prolonged absence of Ta-wan-nears from his post as Warden of the Western Door of the Long House had permitted an accumulation of questions of political and military importance which required his attention. He spent the days either in consultation with the roy-an-ehs and chiefs and delegations from neighboring tribes or in inspecting the marches. Corlaer departed with a small band of braves upon a hunting trip, but I availed myself of the opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of the remarkable military confederacy which held the balance of power in America. One of Ta-wan-ne-ars' first acts was to organize a war party to harry the Miamis in retaliation for an attack upon a village of the Andastes in the Susquehanna valley who were subject to the jurisdiction of the League. "It was the intent of the Founders to prevent quarrels amongst the five nations who formed the Ho-de-no-saunee," explained Ta-wan-ne-ars. "Before we built the Long House we fought constantly amongst ourselves. Afterward we fought only against others, and because we were united we always won, although sometimes our wars lasted for many years. "And now that we are strong, and only white man can venture to oppose our war parties, we fight for nothing more than the right to impose peace upon others. If a nation makes trouble for us too frequently we subjugate it, as we did the Delawares. If a nation is in difficulties, as were the Tuscaroras in the south, and they appeal to us for aid, we give it. We took the Tuscaroras into the League because that was the best way we could protect them." "Against whom?" I asked innocently. "Against the white man," he answered. "Aye, brother, down in the southern colonies the white men hunger for land just as they do here in New York. When an Indian tribe is weak, as were the Tuscaroras, the white men drive it before them. When a tribe is strong, like the O-ya-da-ga-oo (Cherokees) or ourselves, it can resist—for a time." He fell silent and his eyes gased moodily into the smoke of the council fire. "Why do you say 'for a time'?" I asked. "Because I mean it," he retorted fiercely. "Today the Indian is still strong. He has the protection of the forest. The white man foolishly has given him guns to fight with, and steel axes and knives. But the Indian grows weaker; the white man grows stronger. In the end the Indian must go." He leaned forward until his face was close to mine. "When all else fails the white man will use fire-water, what you call rum and the French call brandy. The red man cannot resist it—and it ruins him. He becomes a red animal." "And your missionaries told me I must believe in their God!" he went on scornfully. "A God who permits white men to do things the God of the Indians forbids! I said to them: "No. I am an Indian. A good Indian is better than a good white man; he is a better Christian, as you call it. And between bad Indians and bad white men there is only a difference in kinds of evil." The next day we started upon the march to Jagara. We had not gone very far on the morning of the second day of our journey when I began to hear what sounded like a muffled roar, not thunder, but the bellowing of some gigantic monster, whose breath could ruffle the trees of the forest. Ta-wanne-ars smiled at my obvious bewilderment. "Tis the voice of the Great Falls, brother," he said. "The Thunder Waters." "Does water make that noise?" I exclaimed. He lifted his arm in salute. CHAPTER VIII Trapped He would not let me speak. "Nothing but water." "Tis impossible." "So many have said; and, indeed, the missionaries told me I was one of the greatest wonders of the world." In the early afternoon a mist appeared, overhanging the treetops on the horizon and shot with gorgeous rainbows. The volume of noise increased. When we stepped from the trees and the panorama of the cataclay lay before us, a vast, seething wall of water that swirled and smoked and tossed and fumed in an endless fight for freedom. I was amazed, staggered by the magnitude of the spectacle. I stumbled behind Ta-wan-ne-ars into the trail of the portage which led around the falls. Canoes and goods were transported by this route from the Cadarakul lake to the Lake of the Eries whence poured this endless stream; it was a main-traveled road between the French posts in Canada and their outfung establishments in the farther wilderness. We followed it northeastward until twilight, the roar of the falls gradually diminishing behind us, and came at length into an open space upon the banks of the swift-running river which carried the shattered waters into the Cadarakul lake. Close to the bank stood a flagstaff, and from its summit floated the white ensign of France. At the foot of this staff, as if resting secure under the folds of the flag, rose the walls of a substantial log house. Behind it was a collection of smaller huts and lodges of bark. A large, stout man, with very greasy, lanky black hair, hailed us from the log house as we approached. "Hola!" he shouted in French. "Who comes so free from the westward without canoe or fur-packs?" "A poor, miserable riscal of a forest-runner," I called back gayly. "And who might this 'poor, miserable riscal of a forest-runner' be?'" he demanded. "These are the king's grounds, and we must know who comes and goes." "Mon Dieu!" I appealed in mock consternation to the stars. "But it is a hard man to deal with! Will you have an objection, monsieur, to the name of Jean Courbevoir?" "None in the world, Jean," he returned promptly. "If you have your trading permit with you. But who is the good savage with you?" Nobody had told me anything of a trading permit, and I fought for time. "You call him good with justice, monsieur— By the way, what is your name?" "They call me Joncaire," he said with a trace of grimness. "Joncaire! Mort de ma vie! The very man I have been searching for!" "What? How is that?" he asked. "Ah, but that is a tale! I cannot believe it now! Am I in very truth on French soil once more?" "This is the Magazin Royal," he returned. "As for French soil, mon brave, I do not see how you could have been off it." "Off it!" I repeated. "Off it," he repeated impatiently "Since his Most Catholic Majesty hath a just claim to all lands in these parts —on this side of Hudson's river, at any rate." "To be sure, to be sure," I assented quickly. "But, Monsieur Joncaire, you will be interested to know there is an 'WAVE YOU BEEN LONG IN CANADA, JEAN?' accursed tribe of savages who do not believe as you do." "Is that so. Jean? And who may they be?" "The Messesagues." His face lighted up. "They are in De Tonty's country And how is the dear Alphonse?" "Fleeing for his life, no less." "Those same accursed Messesagues monsleur, rose up against us, and Monsieur de Tonty must flee to the north ward and make the journey through the country of the Hurons." "A look of grave concern overspread Joncaire's face. "Are you certain of this, Jean?" "Beyond doubt, monsleur; for my friend, the Wolf here, smuggled a message from me to Monsieur de Tonty, who hade me come at once to you that you might hold up all west-bound canoes." "Humph!" he growled. "Have you been long in Canada, Jean?" "But "Humph!" growled Joncaire again. "And where do you come from, Jean?" Something in his speech_warned me —the liquid slur of the South. "I, monsleur!" 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