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E WHITE, NEGRO ASKS A DIVORCE LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 is a Copy $2.00 a Year—5 State Historical Society is a Copy WIFE SEEKS ANNULMENT BECAUSE WIFE IS WHITE, NOT BLACK Albert Thomas Alleges That His Wife Deceived Him As to Her Racial Identity; Married 18 Years Oakland, Cal.—Albert Thomas last Friday discovered that the woman he married in 1908 is of the white race and has entered suit in the divorce court for an annulment on the ground that she deceived him. The records show that in applying for the marriage license in 1908 the bride gave her race as "colored." COMPANY QUALIFIES UNDER RIGID TEST OF EMPIRE STATE Victory Life Insurance Company First of Kind to Secure License to Operate in New York State NOTABLE RACE ACHIEVEMENT Chicago, Ill.—After more than a year had lapsed since filing an application for admittance into the State of New York a license to operate in that state was granted to Victory Life Insurance Company of Chicago on February 9, 1927. During this period of time they were subjected to a rigid examination by the New York Insurance department and successfully met every requirement of what is regarded as the strictest and most technical insurance department in the world. This achievement on the part of this organization, which is the largest capitalized life insurance company of our group, is one of the most outstanding events in the history of our commercial life and evidences the fact that we have reached that point in our business development where it is possible to meet any test that may be given. The full significance of this achievement can better be appreciated when it is realized that since the Armstrong investigation in 1905 the insurance laws of New York have been the most stringent of any state; insuring the utmost economy in management; absolute protection to policyholders, and a fair return to stockholders. Quoting from an article by J. Garland Wood we find that "only four life insurance companies have been able to qualify for the state within the last twenty years. A list of the companies operating in New York is a a "Who's Who in Life Insurance." They form the aristocracy of the insurance world and only the best and most conservative companies are admitted with them. Not a single southern company is licensed to do business in that state. The fifth company is Victory Life Insurance company of Chicago, the youngest of them all. It has the unusual distinction of being the only Illinois company of a total of twenty-six in the state admitted to do business in New York. The advent of Victory Life Insurance company into New York will bring to the Negroes of that state an insurance service unsurpassed by that offered by any other company. It will enable them to secure the largest amount of insurance at the lowest possible cost; open up new avenues of employment, and offer to them an opportunity to invest in an organization of them, by them and for them. COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB The executive committee of the Colored Commercial club held an important meeting, Thursday night and planned an extensive program for the next few months. The club will have an important announcement to make to the public before long. Dr. D. W. Gooden is president and he has the whole-hearted and enthusiastic support of the entire membership. The club rooms will be continued at the present location, 1514 1/2 North Twenty-fourth street. As one of its activities its employment bureau, which has been operated for several years will be continued. THE MONITOR GIVEN SIX MONTHS FOR SELLING NEGRO FAMILY AS SLAVES Louisianian First to Receive Light Sentence in Recently Disclosed Peonage Cases Prevalent in South SALE PRICE $5.00 PER HEAD New Orleans, La.—John D. Alford, alias "Speedy" Alford, St. Helena parish, now serving a justice court sentence in the Tangipahoa parish jail, recently pleaded guilty to a peonage indictment charging the enslavement of Crawford Allen, 50, and his wife and three children and their sale to a St. Helena farmer. Judge W. I. Grubb in United States district court sentenced him to serve six months in jail, his sentence to begin upon the completion of his present term at Amite. Abducted Negroes Webb Bellue, indicted with Alford, following an alleged traffic in colored persons across the Mississippi line from Amite county to the Fluker section along the Tangipahoa-St. Helena border, is expected to surrender himself to federal authorities within a few days, according to Assistant United States Attorney Talbot, who prosecuted the case and presented it to the federal grand jury. Sheriff Lem Bowden of Tangipahoa, who brought Alford to New Orleans for arraignment here declared that his jurisdiction is "free from all peonage conditions." Sheriff Defends County "Tangipahoa has been sorely misrepresented in these cases," the sheriff sa 4. "All of these transactions have affected St. Helena citizens, and the alleged traffic has been across Tangipahoa between St. Helena and the Mississippi border counties. I am bending every effort to prevent any imposition upon colored laborers in my parish, and I confidently say that Tangipahoa has been rid of anything like these cases." Two Others Face Charge Bellue and Alford were indicted several weeks ago, after an investigation by federal agents revealed the alleged capture of Allen's family by the two men in Mississippi and their transportation to a St. Helena farmer west of Fluker, where they were sold for $20. Subsequently Lonnie Brumfield and Joe. C. Anders were indicted for a similar offensa. Brumfield has since died. Anders is scheduled to go to trial soon. SMILES AT WHITE WOMAN HIS RECORD SAVES HIM Little Rock, Ark.—Oscar Warner, arrested several days ago by Motorcycle Patrolman Barrett on a charge of insulting white women, was dismissed by Municipal Judge Lewis after several business men had testified as to his good reputation. A white woman, the prosecuting witness, alleged that the man smiled at her as he passed in an automobile and also sounded the klaxon of his car and made a motion as if inviting her into the auto. INTERMARRIAGE MEASURE IS SET ASIDE Providence, R. I.—The proposed anti-intermarriage bill introduced by Senator Weaver, republican, of Richmond, R. I., was postponed indefinitely in the legislature last week. Senator Archambeault, democrat, of West Warwick, made the motion for the indefinite postponement of the bill, which was carried. GIBSON HOTEL REPLACES NEGROES WITH WHITES Cincinnati, Ohio—The Gibson hotel, one of the largest hotels in the country, let out the entire force of colored waiters, and replaced them with whites. A former dishwasher who now manages the hotel, said he did not like Negroes. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 4, 1927 EDITORIAL Of course it is considered ment and there is not the slight or sacrilegious, but a moment's but the wilfully obdurate that ordinances or relationships is in all right-thinking people marriagelhip. It is made impregnued by a religious ceremony by the vast majority of people in addition to this as a religious religious ceremony into a jok sacrilegious and works an irritation and lowering of respect It would shock the religious so if any religious denomination entertainment, for example, "THE HOLY COMMUNION." rightly so, a shocking thing thing for religious denomination "Tom Thumb Marriages" and so of matrimony. Recently in our city, they were prominent men of our city One impersonated the bride, a affair. When prominent people is all right. This is particular are largely imitators of the do But we do not hesitate to say the soever given are irreverent and relationship which in this day religious organization or churc nance them as a form of entertainzations may do. Parodies or mockery of re bring such ordinance into cor who regards religion as one of will willingly do this. it is considered as a harmless form, it is not the slightest intention of be but a moment's sober thought with obdurate that any parodying of relationships is irreverent and harmless people marriage is considered it is made impressive and intended religious ceremony. It is not regular majority of people, as merely a civic is as a religious ceremony. To the tyranny into a joke or a matter of work works an irreparable injury being of respect for the ordinance of the religious sense of even though denomination would advertise for example, "A MOCK CELLE COMMUNION." It would be cloaking thing. And it is not numerous denominations to have "Mock Marriages" and similar parodies of in our city, the participants in it men of our city, holding imposed the bride, and wide publicity prominent people do this, others this is particularly true of our oiators of the dominant group—iresitate to say that "Mock Marriage is irreverent and lower respect for which in this day is regarded far tizization or church should prom a form of entertainment whatever for mockery of religious ceremonies finance into contempt. No thou religion as one of the nation's great do this. Of course it is considered as a harmless form of entertainment and there is not the slightest intention of being irreverent or sacrilegious, but a moment's sober thought will convince any but the wilfully obdurate that any parodying of sacred things, ordinances or relationships is irreverent and harmful. Among all right-thinking people marriage is considered as a sacred relationship. It is made impressive and intended to be safeguarded by a religious ceremony. It is not regarded, certainly by the vast majority of people, as merely a civil contract, but in addition to this as a religious ceremony. To turn any serious religious ceremony into a joke or a matter of amusement is sacrilegious and works an irreparable injury by its degradation and lowering of respect for the ordinance or ceremony. It would shock the religious sense of even thoughtless people if any religious denomination would advertise as a form of entertainment, for example, "A MOCK CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION." It would be considered, and rightly so, a shocking thing. And yet, it is not an uncommon thing for religious denominations to have "Mock Marriages," "Tom Thumb Marriages" and similar parodies of the ordinance of matrimony. Recently in our city, the participants in such an affair were prominent men of our city, holding important positions. One impersonated the bride, and wide publicity was given the affair. When prominent people do this, others reason that it is all right. This is particularly true of our own group who are largely imitators of the dominant group—in some things. But we do not hesitate to say that "Mock Marriages" by whomsoever given are irreverent and lower respect for the marriage relationship which in this day is regarded far too lightly. No religious organization or church should promote or countenance them as a form of entertainment whatever other organizations may do. Parodies or mockery of religious ceremonies or ordinances bring such ordinance into contempt. No thoughtful person who regards religion as one of the nation's greatest safeguards will willingly do this. HEAD FOR PRESIDENT Some months ago The Monitor pinned to its mast-head the name of Walter W. Head, of Omaha, as our choice for republican nominee for president in 1928. We said at that time that Calvin Coolidge had no cinch on the nomination in 1928. The succeeding months have only confirmed this opinion. We believe that the West will furnish the next candidate and we are convinced that Walter Head, although he lays no claim to previous political services, will make a strong, formidable and acceptable candidate. He is an able and clear-headed business man, with proven administrative and executive ability. He is in close touch with eastern interests, and, as a son of the West, knows first-hand, from intimate experience, the needs of the agricultural West. He has not the provincialism of 'way down east,' or of "way out west," but the cosmopolitanism and open-mindedness of the middle west. As ex-president of the American Bankers' association, he ought not be unacceptable to those who are interested in big business and he most certainly will be acceptable to the West. As national president of the Boy Scouts of America he has made important contacts as well as in other positions which he has held. Some months ago The M. the name of Walter W. Head republican nominee for presi time that Calvin Coolidge had 1928. The succeeding months ion. We believe that the W. date and we are convinced tha lays no claim to previous politi formidable and acceptable c olar-headed business man, w exe cute ability. He is in clo and, as a son of the West, k experience, the needs of the a the provincialism of 'way dow but the cosmopolitanism and west. As ex-president of the he ought not be unacceptable big business and he most cert West. As national president he has made important contact which he has held. If Grant and others who training or services could ma could not a trained business man Let Nebraska republicans president in 1928 and put him done. this ago The Monitor pinned to Walter W. Head, of Omaha, as ainee for president in 1928. When Coolidge had no cinch on the preceding months have only confirmed that the West will furnish the are convinced that Walter Head previous political services, will acceptable candidate. He is business man, with proven admiry. He is in close touch with ear of the West, knows first-hand, needs of the agricultural Westmom of "way down east," or of "politianism and open-mindedness" president of the American Banker he unacceptable to those who arid he most certainly will be accoional president of the Boy Scout important contacts as well as in field. and others who had had no pre-ervices could make successful pinned business man like Walter Haska republicans line up for War 28 and put him over. We bel If Grant and others who had had no previous political training or services could make successful presidents why could not a trained business man like Walter Head do so? Let Nebraska republicans line up for Walter Head for president in 1928 and put him over. We believe it can be done. ROSENWALD MAKES GENEROUS GIFT TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY Philanthropist Makes Offer to Help Complete $500,000 Endowment for Medical School Washington, D. C.—Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist, in a conference recently with Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president and Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard university, agreed to give $25,000 of the $99,000 still needed to meet the conditional offer of the general education board to give $250,000 toward a $500,000 endowment for the university medical school. OFFICIALS RESUME PROBE OF ALLEGED RUM BATHTUB PARTY Federal Authorities Investigating the Affair in Which It Is Charged a Nude Negro Girl Was Featured Atlanta, Ga.—The federal grand jury recently began an extensive inquiry into the party given by the Atlanta Co-operative Club here on January 17th, in honor of Carl Langnecht, of Kansas City, international president. Two bills were presented charging two colored waiters with violation of the prohibition law, but no bills against them were returned. Witnesses summoned to appear before the jury included Winfield Jones The general education board made an offer on the condition that an equal amount be given by officers, teachers, alumni and friends of the university. Of the amount to be raised among friends of the institution, $151,000 has been collected and paid into the university treasury. Mr. Rosenwald's offer has been made in order to facilitate early collection of the remainder. The Howard medical school has been in continuous existence since 1862, graduating from its departments more than 2,500 who now practice in 40 states and in 6 foreign countries. A new medical building is in process of erection and will cost when equipped $500,000, all of which is available at present except $50,-000. The university has as its aim, through medical facilities and ednowment to develop a $1,000,000 medical plant this year. --- as a harmless form of entertain- est intention of being irreverent sober thought will convince any parodying of sacred things, irreverent and harmful. Among age is considered as a sacred re- sive and intended to be safe. It is not regarded, certainly as merely a civil contract, but ceremony. To turn any serious be or a matter of amusement is parable injury by its degrada- tor the ordinance or ceremony. sense of even thoughtless people would advertise as a form of A MOCK CELEBRATION OF It would be considered, and And yet, it is not an uncom- ons to have "Mock Marriages," similar parodies of the ordinance participants in such an affairy, holding important positions. and wide publicity was given the le do this, others reason that itly true of our own group who minant group—in some things. at "Mock Marriages" by whom lower respect for the marriage is regarded far too lightly. No such should promote or counten- nment whatever other organi-igious ceremonies or ordinances attempt. No thoughtful person the nation's greatest safeguards monitor pinned to its mast-head, of Omaha, as our choice for event in 1928. We said at that no cinch on the nomination in which only confirmed this opinion will furnish the next candidate Walter Head, although he local services, will make a strong candidate. He is an able and with proven administrative and se touch with eastern interests, nows first-hand, from intimate agricultural West. He has not in east," or of "way out west," open-mindedness of the middle American Bankers' association, to those who are interested in mainly will be acceptable to the of the Boy Scouts of America as well as in other positions I had had no previous political like successful presidents why can like Walter Head do so? line up for Walter Head for over. We believe it can be OFFICIALS RESUME PROBE OF ALLEGED RUM BATHTUB PARTY Federal Authorities Investigating the Affair in Which It Is Charged a Nude Negro Girl Was Featured Atlanta, Ga.—The federal grand jury recently began an extensive inquiry into the party given by the Atlanta Co-operative Club on January 17th, in honor of Carl Langnecht, of Kansas City, international president. Two bills were presented charging two colored waiters with violation of the prohibition law, but no bills against they were returned. Witnesses summoned to appear before the jury included Winfield Jones, president of the local club; Al Bailey, in charge of entertainment; Jones Ewing, prominent Atlanta realtor; Frank T. Reynolds, resident manager of the Ansley hotel, where the party was staged, and John Russell, publicity manager of the hotel, all whites. The Fulton county grand jury recently completed an investigation of the affair after published reports charged that liquor had been served and that a race girl had been displayed in a bath tub in a take-off of the Earl Carroll party. The Dinkler Hotels, a corporation owning the chain of which the Ansley is a member, and M. B. Petty, house detective, were indicted with two waiters charged with violation of the prohibition law. Lots of people labor under the delusion that they can give their friends away and make new ones. Oil Discovery on Oklahoma Land May Enrich College S A DIV Oil Discovery of Land May Boise City, Okla.—Millions of dollars are expected to fill the coffers of the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Mechanical college at Langston soon as the results of the discovery of a "gusher" on the land said to have been allotted to the school by the government years ago. Oil Discovered Officials of the state school land office believe that the Ramsey discovery in the Mecca of the world's oildom three weeks ago is on the state land that was allotted to the race school at statehood. Colored Americans who have had an important influence on the history of "No Man's Land," are certain that they will benefit from this newest find in the oil development that has helped to make Oklahoma the leading oil state in the country. Although the race population of the Panhandle (as the oil area is called) is probably proportionately less than any other section of the state, the colored American is said to have been indirectly the cause of the territory becoming an orphan empire, claimed by no state nor government for a long time. Texas Refused Tract Texas refused to accept the tract, which comprises some 6,400 square miles, because it lay north of the Mason-Dixon line, the boundary established before the Civil War to confine slave-holding to the Southern states. A congressional effort to an- KIP RHINELANDER ATTEMPTS TO HAVE CASE REOPENED New York—The last notch in the famous Rhinelander annualment suit is scheduled to be reached within the next week. The appeal case of Rhinelander against the refusal of the lower court to invalidate Kip Rhinelander's marriage to Alice Jones will be heard in the court of appeals at its session which opens soon. It is anticipated that Mrs. Rhinelander will seek a separation and not a divorce in case that the lower court's decision is sustained. Judge Samuel P. Swineburne, chief attorney for Mrs. Rhinelander has stated that if the appeal court sustains the decision of the lower court Kip must either come to live with her or make substantial provision for her support. KANSAS GIVES CHARTER TO FIRST RACE FINANCE CORPORATION IN STATE Topeka, Kansas—A charter has been granted for the first colored finance corporation to be established in the state of Kansas. The new institution, which will have headquarters here, will be known as the Investment Loan corporation. Its capital stock is placed at $75,000, stock selling at $12 a share. The officers and directors of the corporation are: President, U. A. Graham (employee Merchants National bank for the past 23 years); first vice president, Peter Davis, (coal dealer); second vice president, W. H. Washington (private chef, owner Cassa Dora, a social resort); secretary-treasurer, F. J. Buckner (tradesman); auditor, H. O. Evans (club steward); attorney, Wm. M. Bradshaw. MEN'S CLUB PRE-LENTEN BALL A FINE AFAIR The pre-Lenten ball given last Monday night at Dreamland hall by the Men's Club of St. Philip's Episcopal church, was a most delightful affair and was successful from every point of view. It was attended by more than 300. Adams' orchestra was at its best and young and old spent an enjoyable evening. As the first social event to be given by the Men's Club it was voted a brilliant success. GROWING THANK YCU! Whole Number 606 VORCE on Oklahoma Enrich College nex the territory to New Mexico was unsuccessful. Kansas, to the north, already had its boundaries clearly defined and the United States supreme court held that the area could not be annexed to the Cherokee outlet, a strip of land now included in the state of Oklahoma. Bearing the title of "No Man's Land" the territory for many years recognized no authority, and became a rendezvous where outlaws could remain in security. It was added to Oklahoma territory in 1890 by presidential proclamation when what is now the western half of the state of Oklahoma was thrown open to white settlement and a territorial government was established. Set Aside for School The enabling act, passed by congress as an authority for admitting Oklahoma to statehood, set aside certain land for the benefit of the state university, the state agricultural and mechanical college, and normal college. The income from these lands was to contribute toward the maintenance of the schools. These allotted tracts are interspersed among the 207,000 acres of school land in Cimarron county, and a survey will have to be made to determine which institution is entitled to the benefits from the Ramsey well, says W. A. Durant, secretary of the school land commission. He believes, however, that the well is on the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Mechanical College. GIRL OSTRACISED BY RACE PREJUDICE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Sensitive Jewish Girl, Scorned by Shopmates, Leaps into River in Effort to Take Own Life RESCUED BY CREW OF SAILORS New York, N. Y.-The spleen of bitter race hatred almost lead to the death of an innocent young girl here recently. Because other girls in a brassiere shop, where she worked, had ostracized her of late due to her nationality, Miss Ida Jankow, 19-year-old Jewess, tried to end her life by leaping from Willis Avenue bridge into the Harlem river, thirty feet below. Rescued by Sailors She was rescued by the crew of a New Haven railroad tug and taken to Lincoln hospital suffering from exposure and nervous trouble. There stretched out wan and weak upon a cot, she told a reporter what had precipitated her act. She simply could not bear loneliness and ostracism, she said. She had tried to be friendly with the girls with whom she worked, and one of them, Julia by name, had become her comrade. Race Hatred Effects But there had been a quarrel between the comrades, and then Julia had sought to get even by turning other girls in the shop against Ida. Racial prejudice had been leveled against her and she had not been strong enough to hold her head up under this strain. Instead of seeking other employment, or staying there and seeing her troubles through she had turned to thoughts of suicide. "I wanted first to take poison," she said. "I felt I did not want to live any more." From thoughts of poison she turned to the river. Mother Ignores Scorn In Ida's home, overlooking St. Mary's Park, her mother, Mrs. Solomon Jankow, said Ida had been "very foolish." She said the girl should not have let race prejudice drive her to end her life. She said Ida had not appeared to be worrying intensely the night before her attempt upon her life. The girl had come home to supper at the usual time and after supper had gone to the movies. "I'm glad she will get better," the mother said. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. Associate Editor LUCINDA W. 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SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion 10 a. m. Sunday School 11 a. m. Sung Eucharist With Sermon 8 p. m. Service and Sermon The Church With a Welcome and a Message, Come PAGE TWO THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREL PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matthews Omaha, Nebraska, under THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR. Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Post Office, Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations are be sent through the mails so advance. A reasonable time renewals. At the expiration scriptions are not renewed, If this is not done, postal publication. Those, therefore, when 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, MU pay the penalty. SOLOMON FOR COMMISSIONER Charles J. Solomon has filed for city commissioner. Now let us all unite solidly for him. He is a clean, capable and upstanding man. No one can have any valid excuse for failing to support him. It is to be hoped that no one else of our group may be induced to file for this nomination and divide our forces. Solomon has filed, let us unitedly support him. MEETS THE TEST The admission of the Victory Life Insurance company into New York is a distinct business triumph for the race and indicates that we are gradually making progress in a rather difficult field. That only four companies have been able to qualify, for the state within twenty years shows the high standard required. That a Negro company should be the fifth to qualify is cause for congratulation and encouragement. TURNING THE TABLES It is not an uncommon occurrence for some white man to file a petition for divorce from his comely wife, upon the ground that she has African blood in her veins and had concealed this fact from her hitherto adoring and apparently satisfied spouse. But the Negro will not be outdone. One, a resident of California, who has been married, and, presumably, happily married, for eighteen years has just discovered that his wife, instead of being colored, as he supposed, is white, and he is therefore suing for divorce. Such cases are exceedingly rare. As a matter of fact, there is a vast deal of nonsense about this question of race Church Rev. and blood in the United States. Unfortunately, the "superior race" has so mingled its blood with the "inferior race," that it is not easy to tell in many cases just who is 'white' and who is "colored." Where people have been honorably married and lived together for many years, true to their marriage vows, in our opinion, this matter of a few drops of blood does not justify separation. Y.W.C.A. A group of sixteen from the North Side Branch, Young Women's Christian Association, was numbered among the large delegation that attended the High School Girl Reserve State conference, which convened in this city, February 25th, 26th, and 27th, at the Central Y. W. C. A. Friday evening was the opening of the conference, a grand party, where everybody became acquainted. The program for Saturday began with a lovely hour of worship. During this time, Miss Louise Hatch, the former Girl Reserve executive of Omaha, addressed the conference, and two musical numbers were sung by the Misses Lucy Mae Stamps, Louise Fletcher, Josephine Martin, Ollie Mattison, Nancy Pharr, Helen Lancaster, Louise Scott and Hazel Gray, the double quartet from the North Side "Y". Throughout the day, different discussion groups were held, which proved quite helpful. A wonderful banquet held at the Ad-Sel restaurant at six o'clock Saturday evening closed the day's program. More than five hundred Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector THE MONITOR DRAMATIC EVENGELIST TO CONDUCT SEVICES Madame Frances E. Motin of Kansas City, Kansas, dramatic reader and character impersonator will conduct special services at Grove M. E. church, March 13 to 27. There will Girl Reserves and their friends attended this affair. A very beautiful church service Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church marked the close of the conference. The processional of nearly two hundred Girl Reserves was a sight to behold. To end the joyfulness of this event, a Girl Reserve radio program was broadcast from the station KOIL, when the double quartet from the North Side "Y" rendered three lovely musical numbers. Practice Good Health With the Girl Reserves Good health is a matter of choice. Only plain, wholesome foods should be eaten. Over-eating and stimulants avoided. Drink plenty of water, nature's remedy. Have plenty of fresh air in the bed- room. Take regular outdoor exercise. Heed sanitation, sobriety, and safety first. A. ONE OF HARTMAN'S GENIAL SALESMEN Another of the salesmen who make trading so pleasant at the Hartman Furniture company's store is John Kemp, whose picture we are showing with this article. John has been with Hartman's a long time and has built up a steady and increasing following in the community. He asks his friends to come in now and see him and to send in any of their friends who may be in the market now or later for home f u r n i shings of any kind. built up a steady and increasing following in the community. He asks his friends to come in now and see him and to send in any of their friends who may be in the market now or later for home furnishings of any kind. John Kemp Knowing Mr. Kemp as we do, and knowing what splendid treatment he has accorded us all, The Monitor heartily recommends that our readers look him up at Hartman's, 413 South Sixteenth street, when they are looking for furniture. Everyone is taking about Jesse Stone and his Blue Serenaders JESSE STOKE Blue Schoehers Omaha's Old Reliable Race Weekly be Bible study each afternoon at 2 o'clock, and gospel sermon each night. A large community choir will sing. There will be a special sermon for women only, March 20 at 3 p. m. The Rev. T. B. Oville, pastor, extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend all services. everyone is taking a Stone and the Serena JESSE STONE Blue Sevenaders Makers Broad Coming to amland my Eve., M Miss Willa Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hayes, entertained at a delightful birthday party in honor of her 13th birthday anniversary at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. D. Taylor, 2117 North Twenty-eighth street, Thursday, February 24th. Thirty guests were present. Myers Funeral Home Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or Harney 2156. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mrs. W. B. Smith entertained at a well appointed luncheon, Tuesday, March 1, at her home, 2409 Blondo, complimentary to Mrs. Charles T. Smith, whose birthday anniversary it was. Covers were laid for eleven. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church held a very interesting and well attended meeting at the rectory, Thursday, February 24. The Elite Whist club met at the residence of Mrs. George Watson, Monday afternoon, February 28. A very pleasant time was spent by all. Mrs. Augustus Hicks scored highest. Sunday, March 6, will be opening day for the Joseph D. Lewis new funeral home. Hours, 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. Public cordially invited. Mrs. Lulu Lewis, matron at the St. Benedict's community center, who has been ill for the past four weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. George A. Love, 2534 Grant street, who has been quite ill at her home the past week, is slightly improved. Mrs. Ruth Parker and Miss Catherine Mayes, licensed beauty culturists of Danville, Ill., have come to Omaha to join their aunt, Mrs. Lucy C. Bell, who will soon open a beauty parlor. Mrs. Alice Long, who is quite ill, was removed to the University hospital Tuesday. DESIRABLE LOT in Bedford Addition. For sale cheap. Inquire at Monitor office. Web. 4243. 4t-2-25-27. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Spriggs have moved to the home of Mr. Gibson Gordon, 2418 Binney street. Mrs. William Rouhlac is slowly improving at her home, 2628 Charles street. The kensington club met last Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. A. L. Bowler, North Twenty-eighth avenue. Miss Elretta Smith and Mrs. Alfred Jones were the hostesses. Louise Ousley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. 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Viola Spaeth, ingenuce; Peggy Gilligan, soubrette, and Myers PETER H. --- Pearl LaFere, ingenuue soubrette, all are good looking girls and all have plenty of pep usually associated with their types, it is said. This show has three comedians, which seems to promise plenty of fun. George Leon does eccentric character work, Ed Lorayee is a Dutch type and Joe West does varied character bits. Jimmy Walters, a juvenile, completes the cast. Scenic and costuming effects in Mr. Sullivan's show are said to be above the average, and it is filled with novelties and specialties which make for good entertainment. The weekly "Black Bottom" contests will be held Sunday, for boys in the afternoon and for girls in the evening, and other feature nights will be held during the week as follows: Monday, Auction night; Tuesday, Opportunity night; Wednesday, Sweetheart night; Thursday, Garter night; Friday, the Generous Model, and Saturday, Surprise night. PROBATE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of Johnnie Williams, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrators of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, on the 5th day of May, 1927. And on the 5th day of July, 1927, 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 2nd day of April, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4T-2-25-27 County Judge. Noah, Ware, Attorney SUNDAY SCHOOL ALLIANCE The Interdenominational Sunday School alliance will meet Friday evening, March 11, at 7:30 o'clock at the "Y" Twenty-second and Grant streets. The program will be as follows: 1 Devotional services. 2 Invocation by S. R. Goodlett, chaplain. 3 Summarizing lessons for this month by Mr. J. C. Parker. 4 Vocol solo from Pilgrim Sunday school. 5 Address by Rev. 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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 HAMITIC LEAGUE Suite H, 4707 Calumet Avenue CHICAGO STUART'S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-outh Street STUART'S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-ourth Street --- Hot Cross Buns all during Lent. Agents for Office, WEbster 4030 WANTED THE HAMITIC LEAGUE N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1208 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska Phones Webster 6613-Atlantic 8192. PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR The Doom Trail — By — Arthur D. Howden Smith Author of PORTO BELLO GOLD, Etc. (@ by Brentano's.) WNU Service THE STORY CHAPTER I.—Harry Ormered, proscribed traitor to King George as a Stuart partisan, returning from France to England, and Juggins from a band 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 Stuus. CHAPTER III.—Disguised as Juggins' servant. Ormerod takes passage to America. He meets a Scottish girl daughter of Murray, and ardee the Frenchman, Valerie Vervain, admits him, and their ennity flames. The Frenchman denounces Ormerod to the girl as a traitor to the Stuart cause. Belleville, the Frenchman, offers 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, glant negro to assassinate him, but a truce is arranged. At New York Ormerod saves an Indian from insult. The Indian, named Seneca chief CHAPTER V.—Governor Burnet welcomes Ormerod as a friend of Juggernaut tells him Murray's aims. By what smuggles fur, which should come to New York, to the French in Canada With Ta-wan-ne-ars and a gigantic Dutchman, Peter Corlaer, Ormerod posts, 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 seems revenge. Ta-wan-ne-ars save Ormerod's life in an attack on him by Murray's henchman, Bolling. CHAPTER VI.—Accusing Murray without avail, of notting holling. Ormerod learns the girl's name is Marory. With his two companions he begins the journey. CHAPTER VII.—The three men wipe out a party of Cahnuagras trailing them, evidently sent by Murray. At the Seneca village they are welcomed by Do-ne-ho-ga-ha head chief, Ta-wan-ne-ars. Uncle Leaving Corner, Ta-wan-ne-ars and Ormerod take their way to Niagara. CHAPTER VII.—At Niagara Ormerod, in the guise of Jean Courbevolt, forest runner, learns the French plans from Joncaste, the commandant of the Jahnine recounters and he and Ta-wan-ne-ars are seized. CHAPTER IX — Conveyed to La Vierge du Bola, Murray stronghold, Ormerod again meets the adventurer and Marjory. The girl unavailably seeks to save the Englishman and his friend from death by torture at the hands of the Jahnine recounters and followers. Pere Hyacinth, the French missionary, refuses to help them. Prepared for the torture, Ta-wan-ne-ars and Ormerod, on orders from Gah-nah, until the next day the Moon feast. CHAPTER X — In the morning the torture is interrupted by Ga-ha-no' dancing. She leaves, but apparently returns wearing a bear's mask. It is Marjory, who, acting on Ga-ha-no'-ns, returns in fraternity in front of prisoners, who escape. At Fort Ostego they are welcomed by Corlaer. The gate was closed, but as we ap proached it opened, and an enormous pot-bellied figure in buckskin and fun cap sauntered out to meet us. "Ja, idt is you," Corlaer hailed us. "What has happened? I hafe come here to scout der Doom Trail and learn how you diedt—andt you are alife." So we told him, whilst the lieutenant in command of the post and his garrison of twenty lusty frontiersmen gathered in a knot to listen over each other's shoulders. "Budt—budt," expostulated Peter. "you hafe been in La Vierge du Bois". "True." "Budt nobody has efer been in La Vierge du Bois—" "And come out alive," I amended. "I fear many poor souls have been sacrificed by these fiendish priests." Peter insisted upon our repeating the tale with all details, and I believe he would have required a third account had it not been for the interruption which came during the afternoon. We were sitting in the commandant's quarters on the upper floor of the blockhouse when the sentries on the stockade announced a large fleet of canoes approaching from the west. The lieutenant promptly issued orders to get out the trade goods, and prepared for an impressive reception of the savages, deeming them emissaries of some tribe come to exchange their fur catch of the winter. But the leading canoes held on past the fort, and none of those which followed gave indication of intent to steer inshore. "Hafe you a canoe?" asked Corlaer of the bewildered lieutenant. "Ja? Well, my friends and I will go and ask what this means." We launched the canoe from the water-gate, and with Peter and Tawan-ne-ars at the paddles, sped out into the lake. Some distance from shore we overhauled the rear squadron of the fleet, every canoe loaded deep with packages of furs. "Ho, brothers," called Ta-wan-nears. "The chief of the English fort, who commands here in the name of Ga-en-gwa-ra-go, invites you to come ashore and trade with him." Up stood a large, stout man with lanky black hair, dressed in the uniform of the French marine troops, who had been ensconced behind a bale of furs. "Ha, 'tis my friend from Arles," he shouted, "and his companion, the noble war chief! So the Keepers did not keep you?" "No, Monsieur de Joncaire," I replied. "We are still alive to plague you." "Ventre St. Remi, 'tis not sorry I am! Try it again, my lad. Only try it again!" "And what are you doing with these people?" He roared with laughter. "No more than shepherding them past the temptations of the English." Ta-wan-ne-ears called again to the Indians in the canoes. "Come ashore, brothers. We have rich goods to trade with you." "We do not need to trade with the English," a voice replied. "We are glad we can trade with our fathers, the French. They have plenty of goods to offer us. Onontio has sent word he will pay better than the English now." "Ha, ha, ha," exploded Joncaire. "Ho, ho, ho! Mort de ma vie! Tonerrr-re de Dieu! Tis an odd world! Au revoir—and avoid the Keepers. Avoid the Keepers by all means. I am told they keep a strict watch upon the Doom Trail these days." His paddlers dipped their blades, and his bellows of laughter were wafted back to us as his canoe followed the fur argosy down the lake toward the French posts on the St. Lawrence—posts whose magazines were already beginning to swell with the life-blood of English trade which was pouring over the Doom Trail. CHAPTER XI We Meet Red Death and Black Death "We must scout the Doom Trail." I said as we carried the canoe through the water-gate and deposited it within the stockade. "I will write the governor at once of affairs at Jagara and La Vierge du Bois. But this last business makes it necessary he should have sure intelligence of what passes to Canada." "JJ," agreed Corlina slowly. "But I have another scheme we might try first—tonight." "Ive surveyed the scores of dwindling canoes, their silvery birchen side agleum in the sunlight, their dripping paddle blades shining as the paddlers drove them along. "They will make camp by sunset at der point of der three rocks. That is eight—ten-miles from here. Ja, we can make it." "Make what?" I asked impatiently. "Der distance. Andt my plan." "What plan man?" "To put der grin or der other side of Joncaire's face, by —! Now you listen." And he outlined an undertaking which seemed absurdly simple until I chanced to look up and see that fleet of canoes clouding the eastern horizon of the lake. "They are too many for us," I objected. "Ja, if they know we come," he admitted. "Budt they do not." "It is well worth trying," said Tawan-ne-ars deliberately. "If it succeeds it will set back the plans of Onontio and Murray." "Andt if it does not, then you tell der gorfer Peter Corlaer tried once too often to get der joke back on Joncaire." With which sage comment, Peter took himself off to arrange with the post commandant for drawing certain supplies we should require for this new expedition. Two hours later an express left Oswego with dispatches for Governor Burnet, describing the situation at Jagara and our experiences at La Vierge du Bois, as well as the passage of Jonaire's argyos of furs, the greatest haul which had so far been made by either country that year on the frontier. Before the gate was slammed shut again we three slipped out and waved good-by to the garrison on the walls. Our advance was cautious, and we parted company with Corlaer in some bushes, whence we could distinguish figures dancing around the flames and hear the distant yells of the guests of Joncalre as they caroused on his brandy. The Dutchman stripped to his belt. Ta-wan-ne-ears relieved him of his musket, powder horn and bullet pouch, and I shouldered his clothes and pack. "By der blasted pine—a goodt mile beyondt der other side," whispered Peter as he waded into the water. "You are sure you can stay afloat so long?" I asked with some misgiving. "Ja," he said scornfully. "When you hear a noise like a fish rising three times, that is Peter." He settled knife and tomahawk against either thigh, slung a spare flask of powder beside them, sank forward to his chin and began to cleave the water with powerful, overhand strokes. "We must hurry, brother," admonished Ta-wan-ne-ars. He started off at right angles with the path we had been following, and we fetched a circle around the group of fires, coming ultimately to a high point above the shore half a mile beyond them. Here we rested, both because our weariness was very great and because we desired to witness Peter's exploit, and, if need be, be prepared to aid him. It was past midnight, and the fires had burned low and the brandy drinkers soaked themselves stupid. Not a sound came to us, except for the calling of a wolf from the heavy timber inshore and the croaking of waterbirds. THE MONITOR Twas Ta-wan-ne-ars' eagle vision which saw the danger signal. He gripped my arm. "Look, brother," he hissed. I looked, and a flame spurted upward between the fires and the water. There was a sharp explosion. A long minute elapsed, and then a chorus of excited yells rose, dropped and was sustained. We listened for ten minutes, and whilst the yelping continued, with in intermittent shooting, there was nothing to indicate triumph or satisfaction. In the meantime the flames which Peter had kindled, after flourishing grandly, gradual, died out as the awakened savages removed those canoes which had not caught fire and threw water on such as were only smoldering. Half an hour passed uneventfully. Then the steady tapping of the water against the beach was disturbed by the splash a fish make in rising. It was repeated twice. 'Tawan-ne-ars leaned over and splashed the water thrice with his hand. A grunt boomed out of the darkness, ripples spread in a widening circle, and a huge form stepped noiselessly ashore, ignoring our helping hands. "Oof, that was a goodt joke on Jon, caire," muttered Peter. "Some canoes I sasham with der ax andt some I blow up with der powder andt more are burned. Where are my clothes? I am soaked like der muskrat." "You were long in coming," said Tawan-ne-ars. "My brother is not hurt?" "Nein, mein. Ooof, what a swim! I tell you I hafe bubbles under my skin! Ja!" "Did you damage them much?" I asked eagerly. Peter suspended the operation of struggling into his shirt and chuckled shrilly. "I would gife much to see der face of that Joncaire when he counts his canoes and der fur packs he has left. Twice now we get der joke on him." Wet as he was, with the water dripping from his lank hair, he insisted upon quitting that dangerous locality at once. We tramped across country until the sun was high, and we stumbled upon an isolated family of Onon dams, who made us free of their gan-oote. We spent two days with these people, recuperating in preparation for the stern task ahead of us. After parting with them we continued in leisurely fashion enstward, keeping well to the north of the Great Trail of the Long House and avoiding as much as possible contact with the Ondagans, Oneidas and Mohawks whose countries we traversed. Some ten days after leaving Oswego we found ourselves on the verge of that untracked domain which was roamed by the Keepers of the Doom Trail. In order to assure that our departure would be free from the observation of spies we left our last camp after dark and in two parties, Ta-wan-nears and myself going in one direction and Peter in another. Our meeting place was a grove on the bank of a creek, one of the tributaries of the Mohawk. We reached it without observation, and lay in concealment most of the day, starting again in the late afternoon and moving warily through the forest, following no particular course, but addressing ourselves rather to the effacement of all evidence of our passage. We discovered nothing, and the next day and many others went by with no better luck. Our provisions were exhausted, and we were compelled to live from hand to mouth upon such game as Ta-wan-ne-ars could snare or kill with his tomahawk—and certes he was wondrous proficient in both arts. But we kept on, bearing always eastward and quartering the country in every direction. In the very midst of this deserted wilderness we came upon what we sought. We had abandoned the head-waters of the Mohawk and were following one of its middle branches, a shallow stream with pebbly, shelving banks, wading close inshore so as not to disturb the close-growing shrubbery. We all saw it simultaneously—a tattered, weather-stained fragment of canvas, caught on a snag in the current. I fished it out with my musket barrel. "A pack-cofer," declared Peter immediately. "And safely identified," I added, putting my finger on an unmistakable thistle in green paint with three-quarters of a letter "M" above it. A mile farther on Ta-wan-ne-ars exclaimed and pointed upward to the trunk of a tall elm. Partly shaded by the foliage of the lower boughs a deep blaze was revealed in the bark. We waded ashore and investigated. The underbrush was as thick as elsewhere, but presently Peter gave a heave with his bull-like shoulders and a whole section of growths, which had been laced together with vines on a backing of boughs, lifted gate-fashion. Beyond stretched a narrow alley, whose carpet of grass showed it to be seldom traveled. "If this be not the Doom Trail 'tis worth a look none the less," I whispered. Peter nodded, and slipped through the opening. I followed him, and Tawan-nears brought up the rear. Here in this hidden path the forest noises became remote. Even the birds ceased to twitter overhead, and the slightest stirring of the treetops made us drop to earth in expectancy of attack. Yet when the attack came we were taken completely by surprise. We were all of us alert, but the first warning that we were under observation was a green-feathered arrow which sang between Peter and me and buried its head in the ground. "Look brother." he hissed. "Don't fire, whatif you do," muttered Peter as he threw himself behind the nearest trunk. Ta-wan-ne-ars and I copied his example. I found myself on the right of the three. The others had selected standing trunks. I had chosen, perforce, a fallen giant which some forest wind had overthrown. I crawled along the trunk into the tangle of roots, and from there gained a clump of bushes growing about the hole from which it had been torn. (Continued Next Week.) HEART-TO-HEART CLUB The Heart-to-Heart club met at the home of Mrs. E. D. Fletcher, 3115 Franklin street, Wednesday, March 2nd, and spent an enjoyable evening. The president, Mrs. Jesse Mathews, is sick. We hope for her speedy recovery. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Crump, 2426 Grant street, March 9. Remit for your paper or your sub- scription will be discontinued. The dinner given at Quinn chapel A. M. E. church last Thursday evening was a fine success. The banquet and program given by the Blue Ribbon club at Masonic hall last Wednesday night was fairly attended by Master Masons and their friends. The event was an enjoyable one. M. W. G. M. Charles W. Dickerson, of Omaha, made his annual visit to Lebanon lodge No. 39, A. F. A.M., last Saturday night, at which time a fairly good crowd of Master Masons was present and listened to a most instructive address on the work of Masonry. All Lebanon lodge men were pleased, and gave the speaker hearty congratulations. Refreshments were enjoyed later. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Quinn chapel and Rev. John Adams, presiding elder, was present and conducted services. He delivered two remarkable sermons during the day. Rev. Mr. Adams had just returned from a trip to the south, and had much to relate to the folks. Mrs. Adams, wife of Elder Adams was a Lincoln visitor this week. Sunday services were conducted as usual at Mount Zion Baptist church with sermon by Rev. H. W. Botts. Next Sunday will be covenant and communion services at Quinn chapel. Remit for The Monitor and be happy. The Salon club entertained at a dinner party Friday night, February 25, at the home of Lester Edwards, vice president. The honorary guest was Alphonso Pierson and Lester Edwards acted as toastmaster. The object of the club was discussed by the president, T. T. McWilliams, jr. The guest list included the Misses Evelyn Johnson, Winifred Conrad, Elizabeth Scott, Piccola Saunders, Decolla Mae Harold, Catherine Molton and Alberta Saunders. The members of the Salon club appreciate the undivided attention and assistance given them by Mrs. R. Eugene Edwards and Mrs. Malisia McCoun. MISS PAULINE CAPPS ORGANIZING CLASSES IN ARTISTIC DANCING Miss Pauline Capps, the well-known dancing teacher who trained the children in the "Snow Queen," announces that she will, in response to many requests, form a class in dancing as soon as twenty pupils are secured. She will give a course of twelve lessons for $6.00. She will also give private lessons to those desiring them; her prices for private lessons being $2.50 a lesson. The various causes will include Russian ballet technique, which trains the muscles along scientific, prescribed lines, thereby eliminating a knotted and gnarled condition, developing a complete co-ordination and balance, and giving the power to express, in perfect dance form, higher thoughts and beautiful emotions. Dances of a wide variety will be given with the technique, though the pupil must bear in mind that it is more important to learn to dance than to learn a dance. The dances will consist of creations of Pavley-Oukrainsky, Mirian and Irene Marmein, Vestoff, Serova, Adolph Bohm, Chalif, Kosloff, Ernest Belcher, Ben Blue, Albeteri, Porta Povitch, and many of the dances made famous by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn and created by them. Many of these dances are being used professionally on the stage at the present time. They include in- LINCOLN NEWS terpretive and nature dances, national and folk dances, baby dances, and music visualization (translating mathematically the notes of the music into corresponding movement). The Oriental dances will include Egyptian, East Indian, Moorish, Burmese, North African, Turkish, Syrian, Arabian, Chinese, and Japanese. For arrangements please phone Miss Capps at her studio, Atlantic 4914, or residence, Harney 5413 or Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston, Webster 6204.—AdV. REAPPOINTED DISTRICT COMMISSIONER OF SCOUTS Dr. Craig Morris has just been reappointed district commissioner of the Omaha Council of Boy Scouts. There are only two district commissioners and that Dr. Morris, who has been active in the boy scout movement for years, should be one, be speaks his deservedly high standing in scout circles. OMAHA BRANCH OF N. A. A. C. P. MEETS SUNDAY The regular monthly meeting of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the North Side Y. W. C. A., at Twenty-second and Grant streets. The public is invited. OLD FOLKS HOME Sunday services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Stell. Father Henderson, an inmate of the home, who has been quite ill, is improving slowly. We wish to thank all those who gave donations to the home during the month of February. Donations to the home during the month of March will be published weekly in The Monitor. BUSINESS IS GOOD THANK YOU at the LINCOLN MARKET 1406 No. 24th We. 1411 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Classified FOR RENT—Light housekeeping rooms. Modern. Inquire evenings, Web. 4285. 2t-12-18-27. FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly furnished, strictly modern. Private kitchen and bath. The new James Apartments. Call at 2221 North Twenty-fifth street. Web. 3634. 4t-2-18-27. FOR RENT—Nice furnished rooms. Everything modern. 2516 Patrick Avenue. Web. 2180. 4t-2-18-27. FOR RENT—Furnished room in strictly modern home. One block from Dodge carline. Call during business hours, WE. 7126, evenings, WE. 2480. tf-12-10-26. FOR RENT—Front bedroom for rent in private family, with kitchen privileges. Couple preferred. Call Webster 6179.—2t. FOR RENT — Seven room house, modern except heat, to desirable tenants, white or colored. Rent reasonable. Phone Webster 1825. 4t. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen privilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room for rent. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194. 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. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT. Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or Ken. 4072. W. G. MORGAN—Phones ATlantic 9344 and JAckson 0210. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Twenty years' experience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnams Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. HOTELS THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. NEW LAMAR HOTEL, 1803 North 24th street Tel. WEBater 5090. Semi-modern, comfortable rooms, reasonable. Cafe in connection. Mrs. E. V. Dixon, proprietress. BAGGAGE AND HAULING J. A. GARDNER'S TRANSFER. Baggage, express, moving, light and heavy hauling. Reliable and competent. Six years in Omaha. 2622 Maple Street. Phone WEbster 4120. C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauling to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1056. Harry Brown, Express and Transfer. Trunks and Baggage checked. Try us for your moving and hauling. Also, coal and ice for sale at all times. Phone Webster 2973. 2013 Grace street. 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. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO., J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates furnished. 3025 Evans Street. Phone KE. 6848. 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. H. J. Pinkett, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Frances E. Mortimer, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 23rd day of March, 1927, and on the 23rd day of May, 1927, at 9 e'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 19th day of February, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD County Judge. 4t—1-21-27. Ed. F. Morearty, Attorney NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Marian Ward, non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that James A. Ward, your husband, the plaintiff, filed his petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 16th day of October, 1926, to obtain an absolute divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 21st day of February, 1927. JAMES A. WARD. 4t—1-21-27.