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ANTI-MOB BILL PASSED AND SIGNED LIFTING LIFT TOO State Historical Society $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy ANTI- STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES BARNETT'S ANTI-MOB MEASURE House and Senate Are Practically Unanimous in Endorsement of Bill for Suppression of Mob Violence Representative F. L. Barnett is receiving congratulations upon the passage of House Roll No. 401, an act for the suppression of mob-violence, which was passed by the House by a vote of 90 to 3 and in the Senate by a unanimous vote. It is the first instance in the present session that a committee in either house has unanimously recommended the passage of any measure. Comment by several senators on the bill was to the effect that the penalty of $1,000 is too light and ought to be amended to be $10,000. The bill holds the county in which a loss of life results from mob-violence liable to the heirs of the victim to the sum of $1,000. The bill was promptly signed by Governor McMullen. SCHOOL JIM CROW MEASURE FOR ARIZONA State Legislature Passes the Walker Segregation Bill Almost Unanimously Tucson, Ariz.-The State Legislature, almost unanimously, passed the Walker school segregation bill, calling for separate schools for whites and Negroes in the State of Arizona. The law provides for separate facilities for the public instruction of whites and Negroes in any community in the state where the Negro pupils number 25 or more. That Governor Hunt will ratify the measure, is a foregone conclusion, a dispatch of March 24th pertinently adds. Merely Renewal of Old Law The Walker school segregation bill is simply the constitutional renewal of an old law, enacted by the State Legislature in 1912 when Arizona entered statehood. Separate schools flourish under the law throughout the state, there being little hope of its abolishment under the Hunt regime, or with a democratic majority in the State Legislature though the measure has often met with vigorous opposition by political and civic clubs throughout the state. Public sentiment on the question of segregated schools in Arizona is divided among the Negroes. RUSSIA TEACHES CHINESE GIRL TO MAKE RIFLES Moscow—Miss Feng Foo-Fa, 13-year-old daughter of Feng Yu-hsiang, the erstwhile "Christian general," has completed her practicat course in a soviet machine shop and now is studying Russian, which, according to reports, she finds more difficult than making parts for pistols, rifles and machine guns. The Chinese girl was one of the most expert apprentices at operating a lathe. The general's second wife and six children are living in Moscow, where the latter are being educated. In addition to learning the machinist trade, Feng Foo-Fa is a frequent visitor at the Communist university, where her diligence is held up as an example to adult pupils. In connection with Russia's interest in China, the presence of the Feng family here is causing much attention. YOUTH HAS NO RACE PROBLEMS "I went to a Pioneer basketball game last night in which two of my boys participated and discovered that they were playing against a team made up of two Negroes and three Japanese. If we could keep these boys from growing up, we would never have any serious race problem. Fred M. Hansen, Y. M. C. A., Regional Executive Secretary in The Y Men Journal, Los Angeles, Calif. THE MONITOR WHITE MINISTER ADDRESSES LIONS CLUB ON NEGRO RACE Declares Soft Tones of Negro Influencing Factor in Speech of White People of Santa Anna, Calif., April 8—(P. C. N. B.)—"Rhythm is the basis of African music while modern jazz is but a mutilated form," was the declaration of the Rev. Earl Cochran, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Orange, Calif., speaking before the Santa Anna Lions club last week. Reviewing the history of the colored race in the United States, the pastor, who has spent many years studying the Negro situation, customs and habits, stated that Christianity has had a great influence upon the Negro and upon his music. He declared that the soft tones of the Negro has much to do with influencing the speech of white people of the South. Berates Southern Attitude Berates Southern Attitude Berating the attitude taken toward the Negro in many parts of the United States, the Rev. Mr. Cochran declared in his address that many of the best known and well educated colored people could meet the most prominent people in Europe, but that in certain parts of the United States the same persons were required to walk up a back alley to a hotel. This condition, the pastor said, must be remedied. Address Well Received The address, illustrated with a number of Negro songs, was well received by the local Lions. Frank Purinton, president of the city board of trustees, was chairman of the program committee. Robert Bradford, well known Santa Anna singer, sang, accompanied at the piano by Mme. Manuella Budrow, local musician. WHITES TOO WERE ONCE Washington, D. C.—In addressing a meeting of colored people recently held in this city, Clarence Darrow, noted Chicago lawyer, who has rendered signal service to the race, said: "You have no monopoly in having been slaves. My own ancestors were slaves. That was a little farther back than when yours were slaves, but that makes no difference. You went through the same history as my ancestors did." But one does not hear of any other racial group holding annual emancipation celebrations which serve to emphasize the lowly conditions of servitude through which their ancestors passed. Other people are so busy with affairs concerning their economic and agricultural progress that they have no time nor inclination to celebrate or even to recall their emancipation from slavery. They seek no inspiration from that source, and a reference to it is very unusual. To most of them it is forgotten history. The services at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon Sunday will be as follows: Holy Communion and Benediction of palms, 7:30 a. m.; Church school, 10 a. m.; matins and sermon with "The Story of the Cross," 11 a. m.; evensong and sermon at 8 o'clock. Services during Holy Week, Holy communion, daily at 7:00 a. m.; except Good Friday. Maundy Thursday at 9 o'clock. Matins daily at 9, except Maundy Thursday. Evening prayer at 8 o'clock. Good Friday, "The Three Hours' Service," 12 noon to 3, with meditations on the "Seven Last Words"; Penitential Office and preparation service for Easter Commounion, 8 p. m. Easter Even, Holy Baptism 4 p. m. Public welcome at all services. Mr. Calvin H. Springgs, who recently underwent an operation at the Lord Lister hospital, has returned to his home, 2418 Binney street, where he is continuing to improve. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1927 EDITORIAL Next Sunday, April 10, is of Christ's triumphal entry into strewed palm pranches in the ww It ushers in HOLY WEEK, the holy life of our Lord, culminating day. This week is universally Christians who keep the Season the Saviour's fasting and temp strictest and most solemn period. It is a most hopeful sign of sentiment among Christian for among the Protestant denomination thoughtlessly and ignorantly, the Catholics and Lutherans for the are, year by year, marking and services. Whatever makes for unity and encouraged by all who depend necessarily inherent in the man. The fact that many denominat tering their thoughts upon them of the One Lord, Whom they al- ship, cannot help proving a p more closely and sympathetic. The increasing observance denominations who at one time ferent to it, is indeed a hope however, that among our own true of this city—there still se towards or a non-appreciation value of the observance of the co-religionists, in the correspond group, have discovered and le be hoped that before long our the vision and learned to devo and seasons, commemorative oity are founded, among the m those of Holy Week. WALTER Walter White will speak night at St. John's A. M. E. C. Well, he is one of the H Scores of times he has taken hynchings, peonage and other h against the Negro race in the His latest dangerous job tion of the lynching of the Lov presentation of the names of the state. The facts submitted verified by the New York W South to demand punishment of Able to pass anywhere, as elected to remain with his under them. As assistant secretary of Advancement of Colored People valuable service. Author of two novels, "The Fire in the Flint contributor to leading magazine question, he has done much to Scholar, author, publicist White always makes a valuable race relations and racial inspira- sure to hear him. day, April 10, is Palm Sunday, so semipal entry into Jerusalem where branches in the way and waved the LY WEEK, the most solemn weed word, culminating in His Crucifixion is universally observed by mil- lest keep the Season of Lent in con- casing and temptation in the widest solemn period of the forty day hopeful sign of a growing uni- ning Christian folk that an incr- ostant denominations, who o- rd ignorantly, bearded Episcop- sutherans for their observance of ear, marking and keeping Holy W- emakes for unity should be hailed by all who deplore the very evi- erent in the many divisions am- many denominations are all at the ought upon the same events in- tel. Whom they all profess to love, help proving a powerful magnet and sympathetically towards one using observance of Holy Week who at one time ignored it, or indeed a hopeful sign. It is to among our own group, and ther- there still seems to be a gre- non-appreciation of the spiritual reservation of those seasons which in the corresponding denominatio- discovered and learned to appre- before long our race here will h- learned to devoutly and helpfull immemorial of events upon w- id, among the most outstanding Week. Next Sunday, April 10, is Palm Sunday, so-called because of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem when the populace strewed palm pranches in the way and waved them before Him. It ushers in HOLY WEEK, the most solemn week in the earthly life of our Lord, culminating in His Crucifixion on Good Friday. This week is universally observed by millions of devout Christians who keep the Season of Lent in commemoration of the Savoiur's fasting and temptation in the wilderness as the strictest and most solemn period of the forty days' observance. It is a most hopeful sign of a growing unity of spirit and sentiment among Christian folk that an increasing number among the Protestant denominations, who once, no doubt thoughtlessly and ignorantly, berated Episcopalians, Roman Catholics and Lutherans for their observance of such seasons, are, year by year, marking and keeping Holy Week by special services. Whatever makes for unity should be hailed with delight and encouraged by all who deplore the very evident weakness necessarily inherent in the many divisions among Christians. The fact that many denominations are all at the same time centering their thoughts upon the same events in the earthly life of the One Lord, Whom they all profess to love, serve and worship, cannot help proving a powerful magnet to draw them more closely and sympatheically towards one another. The increasing observance of Holy Week among many denominations who at one time ignored it, or seemed indifferent to it, is indeed a hopeful sign. It is to be regretted, however, that among our own group, and this is especially true of this city—there still seems to be a great indifference towards or a non-appreciation of the spiritual and unifying value of the observance of those seasons which many of their co-religionists, in the corresponding denominations of the other group, have discovered and learned to appreciate. It is to be hoped that before long our race here will have also caught the vision and learned to devoutly and helpfully observe times and seasons, commemorative of events upon which Christianity are founded, among the most outstanding of which are those of Holy Week. WALTER WHITE white will speak in Omaha newman's A. M. E. Church. Who is it is one of the bravest little man he has taken his life in his hand age and other iniquities and croc race in the South. a dangerous job in this line was thing of the Lowmans at Aiken. the names of the lynchers to the facts submitted by Walter White New York World, aroused the and punishment of the Aiken lynchess anywhere as a white man, Win with his under-privilileged people instant secretary of the National of Colored People, he has rendered. Author of two fascinating aire in the Flint," and "Flight" leading magazines and newspapers as done much to mould public author, publicist and a forceful smokes a valuable contribution and racial insipiration wherever he m. Walter White will speak in Omaha next Wednesday night at St. John's A. M. E. Church. Who is Walter White? Well, he is one of the bravest little men in America. Scores of times he has taken his life in his hands to investigate lynchings, peonage and other iniquities and crimes committed against the Negro race in the South. His latest dangerous job in this line was the investigation of the lynching of the Lowmans at Aiken, S. C., and the presentation of the names of the lynchers to the governor of the state. The facts submitted by Walter White, subsequently verified by the New York World, aroused the press of the South to demand punishment of the Aiken lynchers. Able to pass anywhere as a white man, Walter White has elected to remain with his under-privileged people and to serve them. As assistant secretary of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, he has rendered a most invaluable service. Author of two fascinating and widely read novels, "The Fire in the Flint," and "Flight" and a prolific contributor to leading magazines and newspapers on the race question, he has done much to mould public sentiment. Scholar, author, publicist and a forceful speaker, Walter White always makes a valuable contribution towards better race relations and racial inspiration wherever he appears. Be sure to hear him. AFRICAN CHILDREN ARE MORE COURTEOUS THAN AMERICANS More Dignified, Better Behaved With More Respect for Elders, States a White Missionary four days to get that particular wood. They have all the time for everything they want to do, and they never hurry. The men dance with the men, the women with the women. A man has as many wives as he wants, and Oakland, Calif., April 8.—(P. C. N. B.)—"In their respect for age, in their regard for their elders, and their courtesy toward them, the children of African Negroes are as far ahead of American children in that respect as light is ahead of day in brilliancy," said W. E. Kirby, white missionary of this city recently in an address before the Methodists Men's club at their monthly meeting. "The children," he said, "always bow when they meet their elders, await their pleasure in everything and know that they are made to be seen and not heard. Such things as disrespect and discourtesy are absolutely unheard of on their part. Natives Dignified "These Negroes are more dignified and formal than Piedmont society," said Mr. Kirby, as he detailed the meeting of the men and their conversations. They bow, shake hands, stand apart, straight as an arrow, talk formally ten minutes, and then only do they become as normal Americans. Beautiful baskets wonderfully made were shown, and a small hacking hatchet with which they cut down trees was a wonder to look at. Native rope pounded out of bark looked as good as our best. The Negroes use tooth brushes to the limit, and have the finest teeth in the world, according to Mr. Kirby. The brushes are made out of a certain kind of wood which splinters very fine, and the natives will travel --- Palm Sunday, so-called because in Jerusalem when the populace day and waved them before Him, most solemn week in the earth-in His Crucifixion on Good Friday observed by millions of devout men of Lent in commemoration of station in the wilderness as the end of the forty days' observance. If a growing unity of spirit and talk that an increasing numberinations, who once, no doubt liberated Episcopalians, Roman their observance of such seasons, is keeping Holy Week by special should be hailed with delight before the very evident weakness many divisions among Christians. sons are all at the same time censure events in the earthly life profess to love, serve and wor-powerful magnet to draw them fully towards one another. One of Holy Week among many be ignored it, or seemed indiful sign. It is to be regretted, in group, and this is especially items to be a great indifference of the spiritual and unifying the seasons which many of their living denominations of the other learned to appreciate. It is to grace here will have also caught lily and helpfully observe times of events upon which Christian-nost outstanding of which are R. WHITE in Omaha next Wednesday church. Who is Walter White? Gravest little men in America. As life in his hands to investigate nuquities and crimes committed South. In this line was the investig-awmans at Aiken, S. C., and the lynchers to the governor of by Walter White, subsequently world, aroused the press of the of the Aiken lynchers. A white man, Walter White has-privileged people and to serve of the National Association for sale, he has rendered a most in-wo fascinating and widely read" and "Flight" and a prolific uses and newspapers on the race in mould public sentiment. And a forceful speaker, Walter White contribution towards better nation wherever he appears. Be four days to get that particular wood. They have all the time for everything they want to do, and they never hurry. The men dance with the men, the women with the women. A man has as many wives as he wants, and the more he has the richer he is, for he makes them work for him. A hippopotamus hide whip, one of which was shown, hangs in every home and the man uses it occasionally. When the Negro accepts Christianity, he gives his wife a place at the table—never done otherwise—and treats her better than some Americans do. Simple Children of Nature Mr. Kirby was located years at a point 70 miles from the nearest white settlement one way, 400 miles in another, 800 to 900 miles in another and 300 miles south. The nearest dentist was twelve days away, and the nearest doctor or nurse four days. His own little son did not see a doctor until he was three years old. He found the natives of this region "simple children of nature," and anything but the animals they are believed to be. The man is master of all he surveys and the woman is little more than a slave—she does all the work, and the only agricultural tool they have is a sort of small pick and shovel combined. They raise enormous quantities of sweet potatoes, and the women are able to carry close to 100 pounds of them on their head and shoulders. Celestine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith, a pupil in the eighth grade of Lake school received eight A's and one B plus this semester. --- Vol. XII—No. 41 RECITAL OF NEGRO TENOR A REVELATION TO WHITES Aristocratic Music Lovers Turn Out En Masse to Hear Black Singer in Classics of Many Nations Los Angeles, Calif.—While the rendition of Negro spirituals in all that naive interpretation of sadness, happiness and religious extasy in which Roland Hayes voices the soul of his race convincingly, attested the ability of the famous tenor as a spiritual singer, the artist's remarkable rendition of a varied group of classics, romantics and moderns before a large and appreciative audience at the Philharmonic auditorium Monday evening proved a startling revelation to the aristocratic music lovers of Los Angeles and Hollywood, who were held spellbound by the famous singer. Grips Audonce "Roland Hayes held an audience in an intensity of listening that matched his mystic fervor of singing last night. He has a peculiar and haunting influence difficult to define. A dignity envelopes him like a dark cloud, impenetrable, mysterious, arresting and with it all his bearing is extremely simple and childlike," writes Isabel Morse Jones in the Los Angeles Daily Times. "In the lovely measure of the Beethoven 'Adelaide' Hayes caught the mood and ignited the flame of burning passion which the great emotional composer poured into it, and which very few singers have discovered," comments Carl Bronson, of the Daily Herald. Interpretation Inimitable "Three songs by Charles Griffes reminded us anew of the neglected musical treasure which this American composer provided for us. No song in modern literature is more effective than the "Lament of Ian the Proud," set to a poignantly beautiful lyric by Fiona McCleed. Hayes imparted to it the moods of desperation and of elemental grief which it demands. As delicate as a Whistler landscape was the 'Symphony in Yellow' by the same composer. These were taxing songs. Hayes showed courage in their choice, as well as high art in their performance," says Patterson Greene in Hearst's Daily Examiner. While the Daily Record comments lightly on his classical program it extols Hayes as "the spirit of the colored people in his rendition of those marvelous songs, arranged by himself and Gustave Klemm. Sung with a perfect intonation, a mellowness extraordinary, the song of the Negro took a new meaning to all who heard Hayes' interpretation." LAKE THEATRE WILL BRING HIGHEST PRICED ATTRACTION TO PATRONS The highest priced attraction ever presented at a suburban Omaha theatre has been secured by the hustling young manager, "Bill" Bergman, for the Lake theatre in the person of "Prince Ali," the great Hindu prophet, who has been creating such a sensation throughout the country by his wonderful knowledge of the past, present and future. "Prince Ali," who is assisted in his work by Shah Barbar of Persia, a garudate of Columbia university, and a company of artists gives a most novel entertainment. The cost of bringing this engagement to the Lake theatre is $750 per week which smashes all records for prices paid for attractions. "Prince Ali" will open his engagement on Easter Sunday. FORMER OMAHA GIRL DIES IN CALIFORNIA Josie Henderson Bozman, formerly of Omaha but recently of Reno, Nev., grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brooks, passed away in Glendale, Calif., as the result of an operation March 29th. She is survived by a devoted husband, William Bozman; Mrs. Susie Henderson Tucker, her mother; her brother, Horace; an aunt, Nellie E. Day, and one cousin, Francis. GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 611 IGNED MALONE THOUGHT TO BE UNBALANCED, JUMPS THROUGH WINDOW Strain of Lawsuit Believed Respon- sible for Alleged Attempt of Estranged Husband to Take His Life St. Louis, Mo.—(Special to The Monitor)—Aaron Malone, estranged husband of Mrs. Anna Turnbo Malone, founder and owner of the Poro college, is confined in St. Mary's hospital in East St. Louis, where he was removed after an alleged attempt to commit suicide, by jumping out of a window at 4212 West Cook avenue Saturday night. It is said that Malone, who has been in a highly nervous state for some weeks, had been in a private conference with friends who were discussing the affairs of Poro college with the hope of making a settlement, suddenly became hysterical and a row ended the discussion. Malone leaped through the window and was discovered by police, cut and bruised and in a dazed condition and was taken first to Newstead police station and subsequently to City Hospital No. 2. Upon regaining consciousness he instert upon being taken to the residence of Prof. Robert C. Jackson, 4212 Cook avenue, where he has been rooming. Within a few hours Malone had another outbreak and was rushed to St. Mary's hospital where he has been since confined. According to Prof. Jackson, Malone has been worrying a good deal over the receivership into which his suit for divorce and demand for a half interest has forced Poro college. AMERICAN INDIAN HELD TO BE PRIVILEGED PERSON Philadelphia, Pa.—For the American Indian no boundary line exists, according to a decision handed down recently by Federal Judge Oliver B. Dickinson in the case of Paul Diabo, member of an Iroquois tribe, whom the United States sought to exclude from crossing the Canadian border without proper immigration visas. Judge Dickinson ruled that Indians are not included among the members of alien nations whose admission to this country is controlled by existing immigration laws. Diabo, structural iron worker, was deported to Canada last March and intended to forget the incident. But the Six Nations, the confederation of the six big Indian tribes of North America, looked upon the action of the United States authorities as a breach of faith under the Jay Treaty, and induced Diabo to come back to the United States several weeks ago to be rearrested, so that a test case could be made. COURT BANS FILIPINO PORTIA Jolo, Island of Sulu.—The vivacious Princess Tarhata Kiram, former University of Illinois co-ed, who recently figured in the rebellion staged by her husband, Datu Tahil, was removed from the counsel table at his trial on sedition charges here recently because she attempted to play the role of a modern Portia. The princess, who is the fourth and favorite wife of Tahii and a niece of the Sultan of Sulu, is being held in semi-confinement as a result of the Tahii escapade. She held up an attack on Tahii's fortifications by enter the stronghold and exposing herself to danger in the event of a constabulary attack. The constabuary hesitated to attack while the princess was in the fort, because her injury or death would have aroused the entire Moro tribe. As a result Tahii and the princess escaped, but were captured later. JOINS ADAMS' ORCHESTRA Mr. Worthington L. Williams, who has had a successful career as violinist and banjoist in Minnesota and Canada, for the past two years, has become a member of Adams' well-known and popular orchestra of this city. Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. J. A. Harris, 3324 Parker street, has been called to Memphis, Tenn., by the serious illness of her sister. Mr. Frank C. Williams, who has been in the real estate business in Los Angeles, Calif., is in Omaha looking over the field with the idea of locating here. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEBster 4162. Mr. R. B. Rhodes was called to Kansas City, Mo., Monday night by the death of his brother, Lewis Rhodes, aged 73. Miss Ireta Walker has gone to Des Moines, Ia., for an indefinite stay. DESIRABLE LOT in Bedford Addition. For sale cheap. Inquire at Monitor office. Web. 4243. 4t-2-25-27. Joseph R. Dorsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dorsey, left Saturday night for Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Malinda Easley, mother of Mrs. E. R. West, 2006 North Twenty-eighth avenue, has gone to Kansas City, Kansas, where she is visiting her son, Mr. Frank Norton. FOR RENT—Four rooms, upstairs, 2210 N. 26th street. Modern except heat. Web. 4576. 2t Little Helen Sherwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sherwood, 2821 North Twenty-fourth street, who has been very ill, is much improved. Be sure to hear Walter White, assistant secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., tell of some of his recent experiences in investigating Southern lynchings, at St. John's A. M. E. Church next Wednesday night. No admission. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern home, 2715 Miami street. Webster 5488. 2-t. The Rev. Henry W. Botts of Lincoln, Nebraska, was the guest of his brother, Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, the first part of the week. Mr. George Carter, 2019 Clark street, died Wednesday night at the University hospital. He was a member of the Iroquois Lodge I. B. P. O. E. MOVEMENT FOR RACE HOSPITAL There is a movement under way to establish a colored hospital in Omaha. It is prompted by the desire to create a race enterprise where colored girls can obtain nurse training and the physicians a greater latitude for research work. When established it is proposed to have the rates so very reasonable that they will allow all to get the very best of hospital care without appealing to the charities of the community. GRAND ALL-ARTIST MUSICALE Miss Cora E. Alexander of Colorado Springs, Colo., sweet soprano of national reputation is appearing in grand recital at St. John's A. M. E. church Friday, April 22nd, 8:30 p. m. It will benefit the St. John's A. M. E. Church Building Fund. Miss Dorothy Allen, accompanist (advanced pupil of Mrs. Florentine Pinkston) assisting on the program. The following are the artists: Mrs. Donna Myers PETER B. --- Perry Thomas, pianist and radio artist; Master Lawrence Burnett, violinist of exceptional ability. Miss Alexander won second prize in Oakland, California, August, 1926, in a singer's national contest sponsored by the National Colored Women's clubs' music department. Miss Alexander taught voice and piano in Louisiana and Texas state schools. Don't fail to hear her. Everybody come and pack St. John's to capacity. Ushers will serve in their full dress attire. Be sure and buy your tickets early. Three valuable prizes given to contestants selling largest amount over twenty dollars. Prizes awarded after program. Tickets are 35 cents. Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, Mrs. George Ray, Managers.—Adv. Mrs. Anna Humphrey visited the home Sunday. Visitors are welcome. Sunday services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Steel. Visitors attending the home during the month totaled 15. All inmates of the home are in good health. HUNTER'S SERENADERS AT DREAMLAND HALL Hunter's Serenaders, red-hot from a successful winter tour, will make their first appearance here, since the holidays, when they will play a dance at Dreamland hall, Monday, April 11th. They have increased their orchestra and added several new features. Homer C. Beebe, baritone entertainer of Little Club, New Orleans, will appear with them. They are leaving April 17 for their spring tour so this is the last chance to hear these peppy jazz-hounds for several months. Opening Sunday at the Gayety theatre are Carrie Finnell and her red-headed blondes. The chorus of sixteen titian-haired girls with modelesque forms has attracted wide attention. Miss Finnell is celebrated for her golden tresses, the symmetry of her $100,000 limbs and for her adept interpretation of the shimmy dance, at which she claims to be Gilda Gray's nearest rival. Three women principals with outstanding physical charms are in the cast. These are Jessie MacDonald, the personality girl; Mickey Reed, peppy soubrette, and Baby Fields, attractive ingene. Benny Moore is one of the most popular comedians in burlesque. Nat Fields, I. J. Irving and Eddie Butler are all capable entertainers. No expense has been spared to supply scenery and costumes to match the exceptional talent of the performers in the show. 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Russell, Prop. — Omaha Phone JA. 2466 Real Values on Plants HYDRANGEAS BABY RAMBLERS TULIPS and HYACINTHS Flowers DRAGONS, DARWIN TULIPS, Etc. EARLY Prompt Delivery WER SHOP City-fourth Street Webster 2057 Home Phone Web. 0248 Funeral Home times to meet the nically as well tifically THE MONITOR 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, be- fore 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 FOR RENT—Five room all modern home, full cement basement.—WE. 4023. 3014 North 28th Ave. NEW LAKE THEATRE LAKE AT LAKE Always in the HEAD Sunday, Monday, April 10-11 Lillian Gish in THE SCARLET LETTER Next Sunday and Week Prince Ali --- ```markdown ``` Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. STAGE SHOW Sunday Only 2 ACTS OF VAUDEVILLE Tuesday, April 12 Belle Bennett in "THE LILY" Even better than "STELLA DALLAS" Wednesday, Thursday, April 13-14 Bebe Daniels in "A KISS IN A TAXI" There's bliss not to be missed in a kiss in a taxi. — Wednesday Nite — Silk Pillow Nite $30 worth of Silk Rayon Pillows Given Away Friday Nite Only Theatre rented to INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' AID to show "BREAKING CHAINS" Admission 10c and 25c Saturday, April 16 DOUBLE SHOW "Man of the Forest" "Her Father Said NO" — STAGE — Y. W. C. A. Spring Style Show He Knows, Sees and Tells All PAGE THREE Table Family Service" of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing and Household Furnishings WATER LAUNDERING ash - - - 4c per lb. Wash - - 6c per lb. —Rough Dry—Family Finish —Curtains—Blankets, Etc. M & SHERMAN "service" Wearing ings her lb. her lb. Finish MAN ERS es 2006 Farnam quicker quality Breads DR 25c 10c TURE CO. BACKSON 1317 Phonographs and Records P TURE Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings Wet Wash - - - 4c per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6c per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN Petersen Bakeries And Lake—24th and Ames—1806 P ead is turned into working energy quick in any other food. Compare the quail and size of our loaf. Seriety of Light and Dark B For Every Meal THE BREAD WITH A FLAVOR Specials for Saturday almnut Cake , 15c a pan — Lemon Pie — ONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE with and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKS BRUNSWICK Phon and STUART'S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-ourth Street itor Readers-- Parsen Bakeries —24th and Ames—1806 Farnam baked into working energy quicker meat food. Compare the quality and size of our loaf. of Light and Dark Breads For Every Meal BREAD WITH A FLAVOR Specials for Saturday te 25c un 10c — Lemon Pie — THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Lodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records ART'S ART SHOP MUSIC AND LITERATURE Framing and Enlarging North Twenty-ourth Street Readers-- Petersen Bakeries 24th and Lake—24th and Ames—1806 Farnam Bread is turned into working energy quicker than any other food. Compare the quality and size of our loaf. A Variety of Light and Dark Breads For Every Meal THE BREAD WITH A FLAVOR Specials for Saturday Black Walnut Cake 25c Pan Rolls, 15c a pan 10c — Lemon Pie — PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Agents for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records STUART'S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-yourth Street We especially cater to you this month and offer these very low prices for your consideration: Bridal Wreath, each ..... 10c Lilac, each ..... 10c Strawberry Plants, per hundred ..... 75c Bermuda Onion Plants, per hundred ..... 20c Kentucky Blue Grass ..... 35c NEW IS THE TIME to rake up, clean up, sow only the very best grade of Tested Grass and Sacco Fertilizer, Black Dirt, Trees, Shrubs or Free. THE OLD RELIABLE HOME LANDSCAPE SERVICES Phone JA. 5115 24th & Cuming Report of Condition of THE PETERS NATIONAL BANK of Omaha MARCH 23, 1927 RESOURCES Time from Banks $540,052.24 Payment Bonds 534,745.58 Bonds 179,972.91 Bonds 312,497.00 Cash or its Equivalent $1 Federal Reserve Bank and Fixtures Discounts 1 Liability Under Acceptance Resources $2 LIABILITIES Check Paid in $ Profits or Taxes and Interest 2 Is Executed for Customers Liabilities $2 Cash of Its Equivalent on Hand, $1,567,267.73 Which is 62% of Our Deposits TIME to rake up, clean up, sow grass seed. Very best grade of Tested Grass and Bulk Gar- tilizer, Black Dirt, Trees, Shrubs and Plants. THE OLD RELIABLE GANDSCAPE SERVICE 1115 24th & Cuming Sts. Port of Condition of ERS NATIONAL BANK of Omaha MARCH 23, 1927 RESOURCES Banks $540,052.24 Banks 534,745.58 Banks 179,972.91 Banks 312,497.00 Equivalent $1,567,267.73 Save Bank 7,500.00 Saves 25,000.00 Saves 963.34 Under Acceptance 1,265,302.73 Under Acceptance 3,700.00 $2,869,733.80 LIABILITIES $ 200,000.00 50,000.00 76,028.79 Ed Interest 7,399.26 Ed Interest 2,532,605.75 Ed for Customers 3,700.00 $2,869,733.80 Equivalent on Hand, $1,567,267.73 Which is 62% of Our Deposits SOW GRASS SEED. CASS and Bulk Gar- rubs and Plants. SERVICE Using Sts. BANK 1.24 1.58 1.91 2.00 $1,567,267.73 7,500.00 25,000.00 963.34 1,265,302.73 3,700.00 $2,869,733.80 $ 200,000.00 50,000.00 76,028.79 7,399.26 2,532,605.75 3,700.00 $2,869,733.80 267.73 RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME to rake up, clean up, sow grass seed. We handle only the very best grade of Tested Grass and Bulk Garden Seeds, Sacco Fertilizer, Black Dirt, Trees, Shrubs and Plants. Estimates Free. Report of Condition of THE PETERS NATIONAL BANK of Omaha Opened for Business Sept. 20, 1920 Dec. 29, 1920 $ 661,466.09 Dec. 31, 1921 1,331,887.81 Dec. 29, 1922 1,837,084.22 Dec. 31, 1923 1,945,834.82 Dec. 31, 1924 2,284,309.70 Dec. 31, 1925 2,349,422.79 Dec. 31, 1926 2,591,789.13 Conservative Banking in a Friendly Atmosphere Banking in a Friendly Atmosphere Friendly Conservative Banking in a Friendly Atmosphere LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 PAGE FOUR The Colored Commercial club has been seeking for some time to ascertain why the Colored Free Employment Bureau, which has operated under its auspices for several years, has been dropped by the Community Chest. Last November, Dr. D. W. Gooden, president of the club, by chance learned that the agency had been dropped. Ever since that time officials of the club have sought in vain the reason for it without avail. When it was learned that the labor bureau had been dropped the president of the Colored Commercial club sought an audience with the Board of Governors of the Community Chest, which ended with a hastily summoned group meeting of a subcommittee of the board and a subcommittee from the club. At this meeting it was decided that the future status of the labor bureau should be determined by a joint committee from the Council of Social Agencies and the Colored Commercial club. Subsequently these committees met. The committee from the Council of Social Agencies and the Colored Commercial club could not or did not agree. In fact, the club committee on its part gave the only expression which was given, which was that the agency should continue under its auspices until such time as a stronger and better organization could be formed among the colored people to take charge of the labor bureau. The committee from the Council of Social Agencies said nothing. Later, the club's officers learned that the committee from the Council of Social Agencies without reporting to the Board of Governors of the Community Chest, had formed what is called an interracial committee, composed of seven white persons and eight colored persons to operate a labor bureau. When the Community Chest was organized, the colored people recommended Rev. John Albert Williams for the colored member of the Board of Governors of the Community Chest. Pursuant to this recommendation he was elected to this board. Therefore, when the controversy arose about the Colored Commercial club Free Labor Bureau, the matter was referred to Rev. Mr. Williams by the Colored Commercial club. The labor bureau had been dropped without the matter ever having been called to the attention of the colored member of the board. In these circumstances the executive committee of the Colored Commercial club insisted that in a matter affecting a colored agency the colored representative should be the one on the board to dispose of the matter; that he should have been advised as to the reasons for dropping the Colored Free Employment Bureau before it was done and that the Colored Commercial club, under the rules of the Community Chest, should have been heard before any action was taken. When the matter finally reached the Board of Governors for determination, the colored member, Rev Mr. Williams, proposed that the labor bureau continue for the remainder of the year under the Colored Commercial club. Mr. S. S. Caldwell, one of the white members, proposed that it be considered as dropped from the chest and that the money set aside for colored work be turned over to the committee which he, the Rev. Mr. Chinlund and Mr. E. W. Peirce of the Y. M. C. A. had formed. This latter was done, and the new agency created, we believe, without any authority under the rules of the chest, is operating a free agency, with seven white members and eight colored members. One of the white members of the new agency is vice-chairman and the active head of the committee, while another white member is secretary and treasurer of the committee. It follows, therefore, that this agency of the Community Chest is no longer, as formerly controlled by colored people. The principle of representation in fact by members of the colored race was in issue. The Colored Commercial club elected to fight for the principle, it being a matter that the race cannot compromise and go on. The money was withdrawn from it on this issue. And the only explanation or excuse for it is that of a gesture in the form of a promised apology to the Commercial club for the wholly improper manner in which it has been treated in connection with the labor bureau. Another important element in this matter is that all the money which is being expended for colored work in Omaha is being paid by colored people themselves. That is, the money now being used for the new labor bureau is not coming from the white people, but from the colored people. The Colored Commercial club is going on. It is operating its free labor bureau at 1514 North Twenty-fourth street, just as it has been doing for several years. It plans also to push its membership campaign and aid along business lines. The question is, and it is very vital, shall we have representatives of our own race possessed of intelligence and courage connected with various agencies to speak for us or shall we have representatives from the race who are content to follow unquestioningly patronizing types of the other group who presume to lead and speak for the colored people? The Colored Commercial club recognizes the fact that there are numerous white friends and agencies like the Chamber of Commerce has been toward it, and many others, but it insists that our own leaders and spokesmen shall present our case. Certain it is that what has been done and the way it has been done stands without reasonable explanation or excuse. The colored men in the Colored Commercial club have been working in the community for many years. Nearly every man in it owns his own home and pays a considerable sum in direct taxes for community maintenance. The wives of these men have labored unselfishly in all the community activities for the progress of the colored people. It is hardly to be expected that they shall be placed under suspicion by the action that has been taken in this matter without, at least, recognizing the gross injustice of it all. Nor is it to be supposed that they will rest under it. The camouflage in the nature of a free labor bureau under a committee with colored members upon it does not change the record at all. In these hectic days, when we should be working together for the progress of all, it is a very bad thing to insult a group of men and women who have been good citizens and served well, for the sake of experiment. It may satisfy someone's unwise desires, but it is poor social economy. We owe this statement to the public that the issue may be known and that the colored people may judge for themselves the reason why. THE COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB OF OMAHA. By D. W. Gooden, President. Paid Publicity. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY (From the Star of Zion) In speaking of another's faults, pray don't forget your own; Remember those with homes of glass should seldom throw a stone. If we have nothing else to do but talk of those who sin, 'Tis better we commence at home and from that point begin. We have no right to judge a man until he is fairly tried; Should we not like his company, we know the world is wide. Some may have faults—and who has not?—the old as well as young. Perhaps we may, for aught we know, have fifty to their one. I'll tell you of a better plan, I find it works quite well, To try my own defects to cure before of others tell; And though sometimes I hope to be no worse than some I know, My own shortcomings bid me, let the faults of others go. Then let us all, when we commence to slander friend or foe, Think of the harm one word can do to those we little know. Remember, curses, sometimes like our chickens, "roost at home." Don't speak of others' faults until we have none of our own (Composed by S. F. Spruill, age 14, son of Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Spruill, Abingdon, Va.) SECOND N. A. A. C. P. VICTORY REAFFIRMS LOUISVILLE DECISION New York, March 18.—The second victory this year before the United States Supreme Court won by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in a decision handed down Monday, March 14th, voiding the Louisiana and New Orleans segregation ordinances as unconstitutional, reaffirms the victory won in 1917 in the Louisville Segregation Case. James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. commenting on the decision said: "The Supreme Court in 1917 held that it was unconstitutional for any city or state to enact segregation ordinances," said Mr. Johnson, "the language of this decision in the celebrated case of Buchanan vs. Warley, won for the N. A. A. C. P. by its president, Moorfield Storey, was perfectly plain. Yet, Louisiana and New Orleans, just as there were no such thing as the supreme court, passed ordinances in direct contravention of this decision. THE MUNITOR "The New Orleans branch of the N. A. A. C. P. has fought this attempted residential segregation from the outset and is now a triumphant victor. It shows not only that the South sooner or later must come to realize that there is such a thing as the Constitution and its amendments; but also that when colored people organize and take their just cause to the highest tribunal in the land they will be, as they have been, upheld. "The supreme court has once more made plain that in the Louisville decision, through the work of the N. A. A. C. P., colored citizens of this country have been given a weapon with which they can defeat any attempt to segregate them residentially by ordinance or enactment. "This victory follows within a week the Texas White Primary victory. Two such victories within so short a time furnish cause for rejoicing by members of the N. A. A. C. P. and its supporters, and by colored people everywhere. The continuance and extension of this work is dependent only upon the courage, determination and financial support of those sympathetic with it." This week's installment of "The Doom Trail" was by necessity held over until next week SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reason- able prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5084 A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decorating, wall paper and glass. Plastering, cement and general work Sherwin-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone Webster 6366. HENRY STEHR'S New Meat Market Wants a share of your business and will do its utmost to please you. LOCATED AT 2003 CUMING Tel. JA. 1248 We Solicit the patronage of the readers of the MONITOR and assure them prompt and courteous service and treatment. C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. 2001 Cuming Street AUCTIONS Daily 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. of ENTIRE STOCK OF ZUCKER'S Department Store 1619 North 24th Street PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. 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. WARE AT LAW ---