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PEONAGE FOUND AT WASHINGTON $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy RACIAL SEGREGATION MENACES AMERICA'S PEACE AND STABILITY William Pickens, Field Secretary of the Advancement Association Advises Audience Here Sunday INFLUENCE IS FAR-REACHING Deepens and Perpetuates Prejudice Which Begets Injunction in One Group and Resentment in the Other William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, delivered one of his characteristic and impressive addresses to an appreciative audience Sunday afternoon in Zion Baptist church, under the auspices of the local branch. Mr. Pickens discussed the "Effect of Segregation Upon the Segregator and the Segregated." He sigmized segregation as the chief battlement and stronghold of race prejudice which is endangering America's peace and stability and clearly showed that race prejudice and friction increases or decreases in exact ratio with segregation. Where there is the least segregation there is the least race prejudice and race friction and consequently greater amity and good will and mutual co-operation for the upbuilding of the community. The effect of segregation upon the segregator is to make him look with contempt upon the segregated and consequently to exploit him and treat him unfairly. The weaker and segregated group is denied sanitary surroundings where he is compelled to live and public improvements in such districts are of the poorest and most meager kind. Educational facilities, either in buildings or in equipment, are woefully inferior for the weaker. The speaker cited in this connection statistics from some Southern states where $10 per capita is spent for the education of white children in the grades and $1.00 per capita for Negro children. Where the law says there shall be "separate but equal accommodations" for the two races on railroads and public carriers it is notorious that such a provision is never carried out and the Negro passenger has to pay first-class fare for very inferior accommodations. The toleration of such things lowers the moral tone and deadens the ethical sense of the dominant group by developing in them a superior complex which so blinds them that they do not perceive the personality or respect the humanity of the black race. While not desiring to be unjust this superior complex begets in the segregator an unconscious injustice toward the segregated which manifests itself in various ways. Turning to the effect of segregation upon the segregated, Mr. Pickens pointed out many racial weaknesses and plead for their correction. This superior-complex in one has created an inferior-complex in the race, which has been harmful. It has made the race under-rate its own inherent powers and abilities. The great white shadow has made the race timid in initiative and skeptical as to the possibility of any of its members measuring up to the standard of the dominant group in business, trade, or the professions. Exceptions to the baneful influence of this inferior-complex are rare. It must be counteracted by teaching our children the equality of all races, the seeming advantages being due to conditions and opportunities. The speaker emphasized the fact that the more than a million of the race who have crossed over to the dominant group have done so for protective and industrial reasons and not because they are ashamed of their race. He pointed out the folly of segregation within the race; the classifying of groups by degrees of pigmentation. He urged the race to be broadminded toward all men, practising the folly of segregation toward none and fighting to the last ditch all forms of THE MONITOR DELIVERS ORATION AT 152ND ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL Neval Thomas, Militant Washingtonian, Urges America to Be True to the Principles for Which Her Martyrs Died ALSO SPEAKS IN FANUEIL HALL Washington, D. C.—Neval H. Thomas of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People left for Boston, Mass., on Wednesday evening to deliver the oration of the day on Bunker Hill on Friday, June 17, in commemoration of the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the heroism of the Negro patriot, Peter Salem, displayed that day. The evening before he will be the main speaker at a celebration in Faneuil hall under the NationalEqual Rights league's auspices. His subject will be "Segregation Is War Against Democracy," while at Bunker Hill he will speak on the subject, "What Bunker Hill and Peter Salem Should Mean to America." In speaking of the events, Mr. Thomas says, "I shall be glad to stand in Faneuil hall where Wendell Phillips, converted like some mighty Paul, made the great decisions when he heard the attorney general of Massachusetts praise the mob that murdered Lovejoy; where William Lloyd Garrison and great Frederick Douglass thundered against slavery and all other iniquitous proscriptions that outrage the very name of Freedom. It teems with memories of the gifted Sumner, and remains after two hundred years a national forum for free speech. At Bunker Hill, I shall think of the intellectual giant and powerful orator, Daniel Webster, who delivered the classic oration at the laying of the cornerstone of the huge monument there 102 years ago in the presence of Lafayette, and his second oration at the completion of the monument 18 years afterwards. These two labored efforts gave us two models of faultless style, skillful generalities, but thinly-veiled evasions of the overshadowing issue, human slavery. The brilliant politician failed to rise to the heights of statesmanship, and lost the love of posterity in his manipulations for the presidency. At both places I shall ask my country to live up to her Constitution and the lofty declarations of her statesmen and politicians, lest Peter Salem and all of the long list of martyrs, white and black, died in vain." N. A. A. C. P. FORUM WILL MEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON The forum of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in St. Philip's Guild Rooms. The program will be entitled "Echoes of the Pickens Meeting," with an open discussion on "Statutory, Mandatory and Voluntary Segregation." Public is cordially invited to be present and to take part in the discussion. The funeral of Mrs. Hattie McGee, 4214 North Twenty-sixth street, who died June 5, was held Wednesday, June 8, at 2 p. m., at the Lewis funeral home. Rev. John Grant officiated. Interment at Graceland cemetery. segregation, racial or religious, and so help America find her rightful place among the Christian nations of the earth. Upon request, Mr. Pickens, after an appeal for members of the N. A. A. C. P., told briefly of some of his observations in Russia, in which he stated that Russia of today is far in advance of what it was under the czar. Social conditions for all classes are vastly improved. The meeting was called to order by the vice-president of the local branch, Rev, J. A. Harris, who introduced Mr. Henry W. Black, as chairman. Attorney H. J. Pinkett introduced Mr. Pickens. Musical numbers on the program included a piano solo by Vera Chandler and the singing of "America" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by the audience. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1927 For the past seven years futile efforts have been made to secure the appointment of some colored teachers in the Omaha public schools, of which our people are patrons, and for the support of which we pay our proportionate share of taxes. The first efforts were largely individual. Two or three persons requested Superintendent Beveridge to recommend or make such appointments, they being advised by certain members of the board of education that selections for the teaching corps had been left almost exclusively and arbitrarily in his hands and that his recommendations would be approved. This may have been a case of "passing the buck." But this was the information upon which these individuals acted in interviewing Mr. Beveridge. He was most affable and adroit and gave the impression that he was not unfavorable or unfriendly, and requested that he would like to have data from other cities. Letters from seventeen cities from Boston to Los Angeles, in which colored teachers are employed, were subsequently secured and placed in his hands. But nothing came of it. Three years ago individualistic effort yielded to corporate and united effort. A committee was appointed to interview the superintendent and members of the board of education. Again affability and shall we call it duplicity? Or "passing the buck" were the net results. Last year a representative committee of thirty of our citizens, augmented by prominent and influential white friends like Mrs. J. H. Vance, Mrs. Palmer Findlay and Mr. S. S. Caldwell, appeared before the entire board of education and presented the cause. It was finally left, we were advised, up to the Teachers' committee of the board, three of whom favored such appointments, one opposed and one was undecided. Enforced reduction of the teaching force because of lack of funds of course made it impossible last year to make the appointments; which we believe might have been made. With the election of several new members of the board, whom it is believed are fair and broad-minded men, hope was entertained that this year our just request might be granted. A meeting was held on Friday morning, May 27, by a large committee of our people, with a sub-committee of the board of education, consisting of President Burke, Mr. Miller, treasurer; Mrs. Fetters, chairman of the teachers' committee; Superintendent Beveridge and Miss Belle Ryan, assistant superintendent. Mr. H. J. Pinkett, who has been active in this whole movement and had written to several cities for letters, was chosen chairman. He, the Rev. John Albert Williams and Mrs. Kate Wilson, were deputized to present the subject to the committee. Assurances were given that the matter would be presented to the board of education and that a reply would be sent to the committee. Here is the reply: Omaha, Nebr., June 7, 1927. Mr. H. J. Pinkett, Attorney-at-Law, 19 Patterson Block, Omaha, Neb. Dear Mr. Pinkett: At the meeting of the board of education last evening I presentd the matter of the employment of colored teachers in the Omaha Public schools. It developed that no additional teachers are to be employed. In fact, the number of teachers on the payroll next year will be somewhat less than during the current year. Inasmuch as this situation exists, the board felt that no action should be taken on the matter suggested by your committee. I am returning herewith the letters which you left with me. Truly yours, E. R. BURKE, President of Omaha School Board. explanatory and shows that again no ac- that "no additional teachers are to be that the board should have taken some gone on record as favoring the appoint-teachers, just as soon as funds permit theonal teachers. This would have been but some definite hope. Moreover, there resignations and perhaps other causes, will have to be filled. Among a teacher,200 it does seem that if the present really sincere and anxious to do the be found for at least TWO COLORED right to have twenty. The present board, has failed, we will not say refused, but record in this matter. We are concerned, it is plain that we must a victory is won. We are too easy to give on others, we are not supplicants humbly unity but sovereign American citizens dech we are justly entitled, and there must sort until this just cause is won. For fif-5 until 1910, there were two colored they left excellent records. Each reage and none has been appointed since. This letter is self-explanatory and shows that again no action has been taken. Despite the fact that "no additional teachers are to be employed," we believe that the board should have taken some action. It could have gone on record as favoring the appointment of some colored teachers, just as soon as funds permit the employment of additional teachers. This would have been some gain and held out some definite hope. Moreover, there will be vacancies by resignations and perhaps other causes, and these vacancies will have to be filled. Among a teaching corps of nearly 1,200 it does seem that if the present board of education is really sincere and anxious to do the right thing, place could be found for at least TWO COLORED TEACHERS. We ought to have twenty. The present board, like the former one, has failed, we will not say refused, but failed to put itself on record in this matter. So far as our people are concerned, it is plain that we must keep up the fight until victory is won. We are too easy to give up. In this matter, as in others, we are not supplicants humbly begging mercy or charity but sovereign American citizens demanding rights to which we are justly entitled, and there must be no cessation of effort until this just cause is won. For fifteen years, from 1895 until 1910, there were two colored teachers employed and they left excellent records. Each resigned upon her marriage and none has been appointed since. Whose fault is it? Jackson, Miss.—A telegram protesting the appointment of S. D. Redmond, Jackson Negro lawyer, as a member of the flood rehabilitation commission was sent Thursday by Gov. Dennis Murphree to Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover. "It is rumored here," the telegram read, "that S. D. Redmond will be appointed on the flood rehabilitation commission. As governor of Mississippi I protest against this appoint- ```markdown ``` ment. It will tend to nullify the good work you have already done in this state." L. J. Folse, assistant flood relief dictator, said over long distance telephone from Greenwood, Miss., that Redmond would represent Negro organizations out of the state in rehabilitation work among Negroes in flooded areas. Mrs. Edith Stewart and daughter, Evangeline, of Wilmington, N. C., are the house guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Adams, 2722 North Twenty-eighth avenue. Mrs. Stewart is a sister of Mrs. Adams. Vol. XII—No. 51 Memphis, Tenn.—Meeting at the invitation of Herbert Hoover in charge of governmental activities in the flood relief and only a few hours after the telegraphic summons of its chairman, Dr. Robert R. Moton, the colored advisory commission of the Mississippi valley flood disaster held its initial session at the Red Cross headquarters here Thursday and made plans to immediately invade the stricken flooded territories on a tour of inspection. The commission which included representative colored men and women from various sections was appointed by Secretary Hoover for the purpose of giving President Coolidge's Mississippi Flood committee and the American National Red Cross, the benefit of their advice on questions affecting the care of the colored population in our refugee camps and flooded territories. The commission is to receive suggestions and complaints and make the necessary investigations, so as to give complete assurance of the proper handling of every phase of relief affecting colored people. The efforts at rehabilitation of the refugees and of assisting those who have had all their earthly possessions swept away, are to be carefully considered by the commission and out of its findings it is hoped that a way to relieve some of the intense suffering and privation being undergone by the victims of the terrible devastation may be found. Members of te commission appointed thus far include Dr. Robert R. Moton, chairman; Bishop Robert E. Jones of the M. E. Church, president; Joseph S. Clark of Southern University, Miss Eva Bowles, national secretary of the Y. W. C. A., New York; Thomas Hayes, president of the Solvent Savings bank, Memphis; Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the National Urban league; Dr. S. D. Rodmond, Mississippi; Dr. J. B. Martin, Memphis; Jesse C. Thomas, Atlanta; Dr. L. M. McCoy, president, Rust college; Bert PEONAGE DISCOVERED AT NATIONAL CAPITOL Washington, D. C.—The Mothers' Civic Protective Union of which Mrs. Thornton is president has discovered a case of peonage here at the national capitol. A white man from Maryland found a colored boy there several years ago, brought him to Washington, hired him out, appropriated his wages for himself, and forced him to do menial work at his home. After these years of wage earning and additional hard work at his master's home, the boy has absolutely nothing. Mrs. Thornton invited Neval H. Thomas, president of the Washington branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and members of its national board of directors to meet the league and receive the facts for further investigation. Mr. Thomas visited the engraving establishment where both the master and his peon were working, and secured the statement of the boy. He demanded the release of the boy under threat of putting the police power of the state on the case. The Mothers' Civic Protective Union then secured a good home for the boy and placed him there, where for the first time he is able to secure the benefit of his earnings. Mr. Thomas states that both the league and the N. A. A. C. P. are endeavoring to secure evidence in the case to recover the earnings of the boy, and to prosecute the man who has wronged him and violated the law. Mr. Thomas appeals to the other branches of the N. A. A. C. P. throughout the country to be vigilant for this crime, and to co-operate with all other agencies in their communities, both north and south, for there are many poor colored people who are suffering similar handicaps. White people moving into the north are bringing un GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 621 IGTON Advisory on Is At Work M. Roddy, Memphis; A. L. Holsey, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Dr. Roscoe Brown, assistant secretary, National Medical association; Thomas M. Campbell, U. S. Department of Agriculture, in charge of the Mississippi valley states; Miss F. C. Williams, public health expert; Mrs. John Hope, Morehouse college; R. R. Taylor, vice principal, Tuskegee, and Claude A. Barnett of the Associated Negro Press. The commission plunged immediately into its work and after listening to the detailed plan of procedure which the Red Cross has instituted in handling the 550,000 people whom they have served or are still caring for in this disaster, made plans to visit every one of the 25 camps now functioning in the three states hardest hit, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. The members of the commission with the authority and support of the Red Cross will have full access to all activities and are concentrating on a definite program of surveying the conditions at the camps, the treatment of refugees, their living accommodations, food sanitation, conditions under which they work, isolation camps and medical care. They are to contact the civic and financial organizations handling the location of families returning to the plantations and to interpret to them the needs and viewpoint of the colored people. The commission expects to make its investigations of the most sweeping and searching character, meeting at New Orleans at the crest of the flood district to make their first report to Secretary Hoover and Vice-Chairman James L. Fieser of the Red Cross, both of whom have expressed the heartiest interest in the work and were instrumental in initiating it. The body, Dr. Moton said, will be divided into four groups, so as to make the camp visits thorough and at the same time expedite the work as much as possible so as to make their recommendations available for action at the earliest date possible. known Negro boys and girls with them and hold them as peons. Five years ago the association discovered a similar case here. ST. PHILIP'S GIRLS' SOCIETY PRESENTS PLEASING PROGRAM St. Philip's branch of the Girls' Friendly society gave a delightful entertainment in the Guild Rooms of the church Monday night, which was thoroughly enjoyed by a good-sized crowd. The program was planned and carried out by the girls themselves, without advice or suggestion from the associates or directors, it being the policy of the society to encourage initiative in the girls. The program was in charge of Catherine Williams and Vera Walton. A very clever feature was the "broadcasting" of "the deluxe program from Station GFS, St. Philipsburgh, Episcopalian," by Louise Scott, the wit and originality of the announcement of each number creating laughter. The program consisted of an opening chorus by all members of the branch, accompanied by Miss Catherine Williams on the "Who'd a Thunk It Grand," according to the announcer; a brief address explanatory of the G. F. S., by Mrs. John Albert Williams, associate and member of the diocesan board; a piano solo, by Willa Hayes; a recitation, "A Girl," by Mary Ann Williams; a duet, "An Indian Maiden," by Sylvia Adams and Margaret Dickerson; a recitation, "The Party," by Catherine Williams, and a clever one-act play, "How a Woman Keeps a Secret," by Celestine Smith, Olive Jackson, Vera Walton, Lillian Avant, Margaret Bell, Rachel Hartley, Helen Jenkins, Sarah Brown and Eller Richardson. Following the program refreshments were served and needlework of the girls was placed on sale. THE MON A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREI PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Mattie Omaha, Nebraska, under THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, £.00 A YEAR Advertising Rates Furn. Address, The Monitor, Poston Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORK The postal regulations re be sent through the mails s advance. A reasonable time renewals. 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The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for renewals. At the expiration of this period, where subscriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publication. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. The Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick, pastor of Parke Avenue, New York, Baptist church, recently preached a notable sermon on "The Sin of Prejudice." This is a rather unusual topic for a sermon, but admittedly a good and timely one. It was an unusual sermon but then Dr. Fosdick is an unusual man. He has been criticized by many of his brethren for his "modernism." Well, if "modernism" has this effect, let us pray for more "modernism" among all classes of American clergymen. Among other things, this is what Dr. Fosdick said: "It is a sin whose consequences on its victims are not so obvious as lusts of the flesh and yet whose devastations of the human race are written large in every war, in every outbreak of racial hatred, in a million oppressions and ostracisms. "It's record of heartbreaks surpasses all other sins of men. Its results in bloodshed have made history an orgy of carnage and make civilization today a brief interval between catastrophes. "Many of us have no concern with the temptation to drunkenness and adultery but we all have temptation to prejudice. People who say that they hate the Japanese or the Italians or the Negroes or the Roman Catholics or Jews, may walk in respectable society, but for all that they are lepers. They are breeding places for the world's most deadly moral pestilence. "Our racial, religious and national prejudices represent a belated attitude. They are leftovers from the conditions of life which surrounded primitive man when every stranger was an enemy. That is the origin of prejudice, and when today you hear people who hate Jews, hate Roman Catholics. Church Rev Church of St 2 Rev. John A. EPISCOPAL Church of St. Philip the Deacon 21st near Paul Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector 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 hate Protestants, hate other races, you are witnessing a return to the primitive mind." BENIGHTED MISSISSIPPI Are there no white men and women of brain and vision in Mississippi? Are they all hopelessly insane on the race question? It would seem that the first question must be answered in the negative and the second in the affirmative when one considers the mental caliber of the governor of that benighted state as disclosed in his recent telegram to Secretary Hoover, protesting against the appointment of a well-educated, competent and wealthy Negro lawyer as a member of the flood rehabilitation commission. S. D. Redmond, one of the outstanding citizens of the state, is the appointee and Governor Dennis Murphree is the protestant. Since nearly 90 per cent of the flood sufferers are Negroes, and the work of rehabilitation is going to be a gigantic task, it would seem fitting that a man like Mr. Redmond should have a place upon the commission and would undoubtedly be able to render good service. If Murphree's mentality is representative of that of Mississippi then that commonwealth is almost hopelessly benighted. The National Church Congress of the Episcopal Church in session at San Francisco, is a forum which meets periodically for the discussion of various subjects. All sorts of views are expressed and while in the main the discussions are helpful and constructive, occasionally, as is to be expected in such gatherings, some individual or individuals say rash and foolish things. Their statements are their own individual opinions and are by no means representative of the teaching NOT OFFICIAL THE MONITOR or position of the Episcopal Church or of any considerable part of either her clergy or laity. Such blowing off of steam makes lots of noise but turns no wheels. Individual "views" and "opinions," as expressed at the church congress, whether profoundly wise, or inanely foolish, are purely individual and not official. CONGRATULATIONS The Monitor extends sincere congratulations to the pupils who have earned their promotions in the grades, high schools and colleges. We commend parents for seeing that their children are taking advantage of educational opportunities of which they themselves were denied. We hope that the children who have finished the eighth grade will go on to high school and that those who have graduated from high school may go on to college, wherever it is possible, or failing this, may have opportunities of learning trades. There are no substitutes for intelligence, industry and thrift. The day is coming even in America, where brains, character and ability will win, despite the handicap of race. IS AMERICA CIVILIZED? In our boasted, progressive Christian country human beings are still burned at the stake by those who lay claim to superior intelligence and morality. If such a display of savagery be indicative of race superiority then happy and blessed indeed are they who are called the inferior race. While deeds of this kind prevail can the United States lay claim to be a civilized nation? WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY One organization of Pullman porters is demanding a decent living wage and the cessation of tipping. We can heartily sympathize with the porters in this demand. There is something humiliating and even degrading to a full grown healthy man who has to accept a tip from another man, whose equal he is and oftentimes whose superior he is. On Pullman cars, dining cars, dining rooms and on bellhop benches there can be found some of the keenest intellects and brilliant minds, not only in the Negro race but in America. Because of economic reasons; because of the strenuous fight for bread and butter; because of race prejudice, and because the door of opportunity is often closed to him because of his color, the Negro man, who has gone through the best schools has often to let down his bucket where he is and accept so-called menial positions or jobs far removed from the lines of his training and education. Thus it is that in the ranks of the Pullman porters are to be found fine, intelligent, upstanding, manly men. It must be gall and wormwood to many of these men to have to accept tips from men who do not measure up in the scale nearly as high as themselves. We hope the porters win the point. All labor is honorable and dignified if we make it so. But most men would be able to add more dignity to their jobs and get more pleasure out of living if they were paid a living, decent wage, and whose living did not hinge on their fawning, squatting and Uncle Toming to some other individual whose tip is often accompanied with an insult and whose bounty depends on whether or not he has a grouch or indigestion. The Pullman company ought to jump at the opportunity to clear itself of the charge that it expects the public to pay its employees in addition to paying for accommodations.—Louisville (Ky.) News. A PLEA FOR RESPECT Dr. George E. Haynes, of New York City, secretary of the Federal Council of Churches' race relations committee, addressed the National Council of the Congregational Church in session in Omaha, Neb., on "Race Relations." Dr. Haynes declared that the Negro demands respect. He concluded his remarks with the assertion that "he wants nothing more; he can be content with nothing less." We endorse heartily the plea of Dr. Haynes. It has been made before, and doubtless will be made again. Dr. Haynes was the spokesman of that portion of our group who, by precept, example, contact and education or environment, have fitted themselves to qualify as men and women worthy of respect. They are numerous. Still, there are countless thousands, street corner loafers, idlers, indecorous loud and vulgar peoples who disgrace neighborhoods, are nuisances in public carriers, on the highways and in public places, whose unseemly conduct serves to give an unfavorable impression to a too critical public. It is this class of illbreeds who prevent us from coming into our birthright of respect. Sooner or later the leading citizens of our group will of necessity be forced to take imperative measures to demand of the indecorous group respect for themselves. Slowly but surely the forces for moral, religious and civic imprudence are reducing this number, but there are yet thousands beyond their influence or reach. If on the whole we are to have respect we must first respect ourselves. If we do not know how, we should be taught. If we won't, we should be made to. We cannot rise without lifting the masses with us.—The Chicago Bee. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney Patterson Building PROBATE NOTICE IN THE MATTER of the estate of Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 21st day of July, 1927, and on the 21st day of Henry O. Wood, deceased: Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, county judge of Douglas county, September, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a. m., --- 2116 North Twenty-fourth Street Webster 6014 Webster 6014 Special Prices to Churches and Lodges Open Early Open Evenings Telephone Your Order. Prompt Attention WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon her estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 2nd day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the said 2nd day of July, 1927, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition, the court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Sherman Yost or some other suitable person and proceed to a sett tlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3T-6-10-27 County Judge JOHN ADAMS, Atty NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WASHINGTON PRIDGETT, DECEASED. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 2nd day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the said 2nd day of July, 1927, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition, the court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Mattie Pridgett or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3T-6-10-27 County Judge. Myers Funeral Home. 2416 North 22nd St. Phone Web. 0248 oa A Modern Funeral Home é a a - Endeavoring at all times to meet the &. demand economically as well b > m as scientifically Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe- ters Trust Building, JAckson 8841 oF Harney 2156. Mrs. William Hackley and her mother, Mrs. Carter, en route to their home in Chicago from Los An- geles, Cal., where they spent the winter, were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. West over the week- end. Jesse Hutten returned Wednesday morning from Washington, D. C., where he has been attending How- ard university the past year. ~ FOR J. E, McBRADY toilet prepar- ations, call WE, 3025. Mrs. E. (R. West entertained a few friends at a buffet dinner in honor of her house guests, Mrs. Wil- liam Hackley and-Mrs. Carter of Chicago last Friday night. The Elite Whist club held their closing meeting with a dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, H. J. Pink- ett, 2216 North Twenty-sixth street, ‘Thursday evening. After dinner the members and their husbands, who were the guests of the club, repaired to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Brown, where the remain- der of the evening was spent in danc- ing. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex- perience. Handles all law cases. 2810 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mrs. William Hackley and Mrs. Carter were dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutten at their home, 1624 North Thirty-third street, Wed- nesday evening. Mrs. K. J. Bell, of Des Moines, Ia., who has been the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. R. Johnson, 2718 Blondo stret, left for her home Sat- urday. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnish- ed rooms. Near carline. Reason- able. WEbster 1053. . The International Hair Dressers association met at the home of the president, Miss Jennie Robinson, 8643 Parker street, Monday evening. ‘The meeting was very interesting, the subject for discussion being the skull. FOR RENT—Four complete rooms of furniture and piano for sale cheap. Party leaving town. Will rent the apartment. ATlantic 7237. Mrs. Florence Rogers, of Ever- green, Ala., is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs, L. D. Johnson, 2222 Howard street. Mrs, T. P, Mahammitt, accompani- ed by Mrs. P. E, Spratlin and her daughter, Devonia, of Denver, Colo., left Saturday morning for New York where they sail on June 22 for a three months’ tour abroad. Will share my nice apartment with responsible couple or single person. At. 72387. Mrs. W. R. Johnson, 2713 Blondo street, entertained at luncheon in honor of her cousin, Mrs. K. J. Bell, of Des Moines, Ia., who has been her house guest, Covers were placed for eight. Many, other affairs were giv- en in honor of Mrs. Bell. Miss Madeline Shipman spent. the week-end in Kansas City, Mo., visit- ing her sister Thelma who is a stu- dent nurse at the Wheatley Provi- dent hospital. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished. Strictly modern. For two men. Tel. WEbster 2910, 2211 Miami St. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Ferguson and daughters, of Lincoln, were Omaha visitors Sunday. — | Mrs. Hattie Brewer, who recently underwent an operation at St. Jo- seph’s hospital, continues to improve. Miss. Grace Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. T. Adams, arrived home Monday morning to spend her vacation with her parents. She is a student at Atlanta university. ‘The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Bloy- den, 1918 North Twenty-fifth ave- nue, was held Saturday, June 11, at the Pleasant Green Baptist church. Rev. Z. E. McGee officiated. Inter- ment was at Forest Lawn. The funeral of Virgil Price, 1426 North Eighteenth stret, who died on June 7, was held Friday, June 10, at 2p. m., at the Lewis funeral home. Rev. Mr, Walker officiated. Inter- ment at Forest Lawn. The funeral of Miss Blanche Dor- ley, who died June 8, after a long illness, was held Friday morning, June 10, at the Lewis funeral home. Rev. A. Waggoner officiated. SURPRISE PARTY FOR WIFE Mr. Hiram R. Greenfield enter- tained a few friends at his beautiful and spacious home in Dundee, Sun- day afternoon at tea, from 4 to 8 p. m., as a surprise honoring his wife, Mrs. Greenfield’s birthday anniver- sary. As the guests called with con- gratulations and many pretty tokens, Mrs. Greenfield was overwhelmed and thrilled with delight and sur- prise. Mr. Greenfield, the most af- fable and congenial host, served de- licious refreshments. The guests paid the host a wonderful tribute for the exceptionally hospitable manner in which he tendered so enjoyable and complete a surprise in honor of his wife. Everyone extended happy wishes for Mrs. Grenfield’s birthday anniversary and all enjoyed the af- ternoon immensely, PLAGROUND POPULAR If ever a doubt of the need of a playground in that vicinity ever en- tered the mind of any citizen he should visit the recently opened mu- nicipal playground at Twenty-second and Charles streets. Hordes of chil- dren are to be found there out of school hours having good time. It keeps John Wakefield, the young man in charge, busy looking after this large and enthusiastic family of boys and girls. He is making good on the job, but should have assis- tance. The job is too big for one person to handle. CARD OF THANKS We wish ‘to thank our many friends, Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89, Hermione Court of Calanthe No. 98, for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother. MRS. M. CAMPBELL, daughter SILAS FLEMING, son HERBERT, ARTHUR, WILLIAM, CLARENCE, FRANK and BIRDIE MAE FARMER, grandchildren. CARD OF THANKS We desire to sincerely thank our friends for their appreciated kind- ness during the illness and death of our brother, Henry. Also for their beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. Bert Blackwell Mr, and Mrs. Frank Blackwell ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Amos B. Madison has reopened offices at 2401 Patrick Ave. Phone Webster 4655.—4-T. THE MORITOR KELLY MILLER TO SPEAK AT ST. JOHN’S WEDNESDAY NIGHT Well-Known Dean of Howard Uni- versity, on Western Trip, Will Deliver an Address Here Next Week Kelly Miller, the well-known and scholarly dean of Howard university, Washington, D. C., and one of Amer- ica’s outstanding educators and thinkers, will deliver a lecture next Wednesday night, June 23, at St. John’s A. M. E. church, Twenty- second and Willis,avenue. As an ed- ucator at Howard university for over 30 years, a keen student of affairs, and intimately acquainted with the progress of the race, none is better qualified to speak on the subject which Prof. Miller has chosen for his Omaha address, “The Old Negro and the New.” ‘This iy an opportunity to hear one of the outstanding scholars of the race which none should miss. The Monitor hopes that standing room will be at a premium at 8, John’s next Wednesday night. Dean Miller whenever he writes or speaks has a worth while message which he knows how to deliver. CONCERNING OUR STUDENTS As a tule, race students are mak- ing good in their scholastic standing, in athletics and all school activities in which they participate. The Mon- itor is always pleased to publish in- formation concerning such students whenever it is available and we will appreciate receiving such news from anyone who will send it in, It will prove a stimulus to other boys and girls to do their best. Willa Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hayes, a student in the eighth grade of the Mason school, has received 12 A’s out of a possible 18, thus outranking all other pupils in the school. Celestine Smith, Ellen Richardson, and Janie Johnson, graduated from the eighth grade of Lake school, Tuesday, all three receiving blue and gold seals for writing. On Friday, June 24, between the hours of 2 to 8 o'clock, the Blue Rib- bon luncheon will be served. This luncheon is under the direction of the Blue Ribbon club, which is one of the clubs of the Girl Reserve de- partment, All money taken in will be used to defray the expenses of the “Y" tennis court. Now help them by getting your tickets early. Thirty- five cents per plate. ‘The regular monthly vesper ser- vice will be held at the branch Sun- day, June 26, at 4 o'clock. Watch for the announcement of the pro- gram. ‘The House committee and chair- man, Mrs. S. B. Canty, will hold o musical tea, June 29, for the benefit of all members and friends of the association between the hours of 2 to 5 o'clock. The Athletic Gem club will close its hiking season with an overall hike, Friday, June 17. A baseball game between the South Side Cultural Center girls and the Athletic Gems of the Girl Re- serve department of the “Y,” will take place Tuesday, June 21, at 2 o'clock at South Side field. * All are cordially invited. KANSAS BLUE DRAGONS AT DREAMLAND HALL The Kansas Blue Dragons ten- piece all-star jazz band, playing all the latest dance hits, will be the at- traction at Dreamland hall, Thursday evening, June 23, Press notices give this aggregation credit for being one of the best bands in the west. A record breaking crowd is expected. «“y” NEWS COMPETITION FOR $1,000 OFFERED BY WANAMAKER ‘The competition for $1,000 in cash prizes offered by .Rodman Wana- maker for musical compositions by Negro composers, closed, as announc- ed on June 1. Between 250 and 800 compositions were submitted in the contest, nearly every state in the United States being represented. The judges of the contest are five in number and are Henry T. Bur- leigh, the famous Negro composer and singer; Charles M. Courboin, the great French organist and official organist of the Wanamaker stores; Carl M. Diton, president of the Na- tional Association of Negro Musi- cians; Samuel L. Laciar, Music Edi- tor of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, and Clarence Cameron White, direc- tor of music at the West Virginia college institute. ‘The competition was announced by Mr. Wanamaker early in the present year, being conducted by and the prizes offered through the Robert Curtis Ogden association, an organi- zation composed of the colored em- ployes of the John Wanamaker store of Philadelphia, Five musical classi- fications were specified by Mr; Wan- amaker, and five prizes in each clas- sification were offered, making 25 prizes in all. The prizes in each class ranged from $100 to $10. The con- test excited a very considerable amount of interest among the colored ‘musicians of the United States, and the National Association of Negro Musicians, which held its annual con- vention in this city last summer, co- operated heartily with the Robert Curtis Ogden association in the work. The judges will begin their work very shortly, and the names of the winners will be announced at the an- nual convention of the National As- sociation of Negro Musicians, which will be held in St. Louis in August. It is also possible that some of the successful compositions may be given there during the convention. JESSE P. PALMER, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF SPENCER BURKE, DECEASED. All persons interested in said es- tate are hereby notified that a peti- tion has been filed in said court al- leging that said deceased died leav- ing no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 9th day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the said 9th day of July, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a, m., to contest said peti- tion, the court may grant the same and grant administration of said es- tate to SEYMOUR L. SMITH or some other suitable person and pro- ceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 8T—6-17-27 County Judge. LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 ee ye eo lst ‘ Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. I. Levy | DRUGGIST ; PRESCRIPTIONS Our ‘ SPECIALTY 24th & Decatur—We. 5082 POOP e eee reer re TTY Ts ; HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street ; Rooms by day — 50e, 75¢, $1.00 By the week — $2.00 to $4.00 | UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Mayme Mason DG. Russell, Prop. — Omaha Phone JA. 2466 (el SNES Sie =) OurBaréain Basement 2 FRIDAY—A PURCHASE SALE OF 3,500 Pairs Womens’ THE $3, $4 and $5 QUALITIES The Newest Styles The Newest Leathers The Newest Colors The Newest Color Combinations ALL SIZES ALL HEEL HEIGHTS “Dependable Family Service” o——o Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Wearing ! 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Free Delivery Webster 2000 Furniture Headquarters Hartmans Everything for the H me 418-15-17 South 16th st. ky GOOD FURNITURE On Easiest Payments Large selections. Guaranteed quality. Easy terms, No interest to pay. As much as 18 months to pay. SSUCUADLGLERANONEAAUANAAOAOOOONNEANSNONONNNNEES PAGE THREE —— Sc OOPUDOOREODEDODENONROEOOE RE YAUX FOUR The killer whale is the undisputed champion of the sea, declares Mack Sennett, who, as a bobby, has made an exhaustive study of marine life in Lower California seas. "If there is anything that can lick the killer whale, I have never heard of it," Sennett says. "Everything that swims the waters of the earth dreads the terrible killer whale. "Strictly speaking," the writer explains, "it isn't a fish; it is an air-breathing mammal about 35 feet long. It has huge jaws and heavy fighting teeth. Its head suggests the head of a bulldog, as does its disposition. What makes it more terrible than other big sea monsters is its great speed. Nothing can escape it. "The favorite dish of the killer whale is the succulent tongue of the real whale," the writer continues. "It method of killing the whale is curious. When the big fellow comes up to breathe, the killer fastens its jaws on the whale's blowhole and does not let go. Finally, dying of suffocation, the whale thrusts out its great, agonized tongue. The killer nips this off and goes blithely on its way. 'It is a common sight to find a tongueless dead whale floating in the water.'" Find New Evidences of Coal Formation Evidence that coal was formed at the bottoms of ancient lakes, and not in vast swamps or bogs as commonly supposed, is advanced by Prof E. C. Jeffrey of Harvard university in an article in Science. Professor Jeffrey's studies were conducted on coals from geological formations of tertiary age, which is much more recent than the source of most of the coal in this country, but which supplies remains of plants more like those growing today and hence more significant to the botanist as far as their habits are concerned. Earlier studies of similar coals had disclosed wood structures which were taken to be of cypresses, and since cypresses are swamp trees this was taken as evidence for the classical theory of coal formation Professor Jeffrey's investigations, however, have shown that these supposed cypress-like woods were really from redwoods and similar trees that normally grow on well-drained upland soils and never in swamps. His conclusion, therefore, is that these coal beds are the remains of great masses of water-logged vegetation washed down from the hills by rivers and deposited in the bottoms of huge lakes Proper Diet Brings Poise Persons who lack poise, who are inclined to be nervous and quickly upset or provoked, should be extremely careful of their diet. In the morning they should confine their breakfast to a simple easily-prepared cereal or fruit. If they must have something to drink, they should take nothing stronger than warm milk or chocolate. At noon let them rigidly adhere to a substantial salad or vegetable dinner Lean, fresh meat, fowl or fish may be added for variety at times. The evening meal, embracing fruits and nuts blended into an appetizing and attractive fruit and nut salad, with whole wheat bread and butter, will be sufficient. These foods contain all the elements necessary to nourish the body. They soothe and strengthen the nerves. They calm the blood. Very few veteran vegetarians fly into a rage or lose their poise—Psychology Magazine. Cousin Meeta Cousin The woman was visiting at a home where two little cousins were meeting for the first time. The visiting cousin from the West had never met any of her relations before, and the mothers of both little girls were anxious that the afternoon should pass off smoothly. They drank their tea and contributed to the general conversation with half an ear for sounds of strife that might, they were afraid, issue from the nursery. All was serene, however, and when it was finally time for the guests to leave and the children were called from their play, Jean ran down hapily to her mother and said: "Mother Helen wasn't at all like a cousin; she was just like a friend."—New York Sun. Wished Full Equipment Jackie had come a long way with his father to meet the new brother he had heard had come to be a playmate for him. They entered a large building where everything was spic-and-span and rode up a few stories on an elevator. Through swinging doors and down a long hall which was fragrant with the odor of fresh-cut flowers they came at last to a room. There was mother and the new brother Jackie looked at him for a moment watched him open his tiny mouth and cry and with a disappointed air turner to his father and said: "But daddy, wanted a brother with teeth." Patent Information In making application for a United States patent, an inventor must distinctly state under oath that the invention has not been patented in any country, foreign to the United States or application filed by himself or his legal representatives or assigns, more than 12 months prior to his application in this country; therefore, if a person has secured a grant of a foreign patent more than 12 months previous he is not entitled to apply in the United States. Left Splendid Record John White Geary, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1819, seemed to do things in pairs; he studied both civil engineering and law; was territorial governor of Kansas and governor of Pennsylvania and won fame in two wars. At the outbreak of the Mexican war he was chief engineer and superintendent of the Allegheny Portage railway. He helped to recruit the Second Pennsylvania volunteer regiment, in which he became lieutenant colonel and served through the war. After the capture of the Mexican capital he was promoted to colonel and was placed in command of that city. Later he settled in San Francisco where, in 1849, he was appointed the first American postmaster. In 1856 he was appointed by President Pierce an territorial governor of Kansas. At the beginning of the Civil war he raised the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, of which he became colonel. In 1862 he was made brigadier general, and three years later received the brevet rank of major general. In 1866 he was elected governor of Pennsylvania; was re-elected in 1869 and served until within eight ten days of his death, which occurred February 8, 1873, in Harrisburg.—Kansas City Star. Darkness Thought to Famous dark days have occurred in history when great fear seized the people because of abnormal darkness in the middle of the day May 19 1780, is famous as "Black Friday," or "The Dark Day" in the history of New England. Schools were dismissed work ceased, barnyard fowl went to coost, ordinary print could not be read at noon without artificial light, and candles were lighted. Many over-conscientious people thought the Day of Judgment had arrived. The Connecticut legislature, which was in session at Hartford, adjourned at 11 a.m. It is related that in the council, which was also in session on that day, a motion to adjourn having been made. Abraham Davenport of Stamford rose to his feet and said: "I am against adjournment. Either the Day of Judgment is at hand or it is not. It is not, there is no cause for adjournment. If it is, I wish to be found in the line of my duty. I wish candles to be brought." No satisfactory explanation for this extraordinary darkness throughout New England has ever been given by scientists Hunger Supreme Motive Hunger is a more compelling motive than either mother love or the desire for companionship, Dr. F. A. Moss of George Washington university, discover when he made a series of tests with rats. The reactions of the rodents, he believes, fixes rules that also will apply to other animals, and, possibly, to man. Doctor Moss used a cage built in three parts, with the center section so wired that a rat passing through it received a slight electric shock. Ten rats were placed in one end and food in the other. Within 72 hours eight of the 10 risked the shock to reach the food. In the next experiment mother rats were installed in one section and their young in the other, but only three of the ten mothers would pass the charged wires.—Popular Mechanics Magazine. Social Discipline Society is the true sphere of human virtue. In social, active life, difficulties will perpetually be met with, restraints of many kinds will be necessary, and studying to behave right in respect of these is a discipline of the human heart useful to others and improving to itself. Suffering is no duty, but where it is necessary to avoid guilt, or to do good; nor pleas are a crime, but where it strengthens the influence of bad inclinations, or lessens the generous activity of nature.—Philadelphia Record. Prepared A Harley street tells of an old friend whose mother had a new mald who had never gasen gas. On the occasion of a dinner party she was in instructed as to what to do in the drawing room, and towards the end of the dinner her mistress asked her if she had lit the gas. "No, ma'am," was the answer, "but I have turned it on already." Doubtless if her mistress had not interfered everything would have gone off splendidly—Weekly Scotsman. Hunters' Greed Blamed The biological survey says that market hunters are probably the direct cause of the extinction of the passenger pigeons. These birds were so called "colony birds," and nested in great quantities in certain vicinities. This made it possible for hunters to wipe out great numbers with very little effort. There are many traditions accounting for the extinction of these birds, one being that forest fires in woods where they roosted destroyed great numbers. Book of Revelation The last book of the Bible is vividly called the Revelation of St. John the Divine, the Book of Revelation and the Apocalypse. Roman Catholics prefer to call it the Apocalypse, while Protestants usually call it the Book of Revelation. It is frequently but erroneously called the Book of Revelations. The word Revelation in this connection is singular, not plural. THE MONITOR NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SIE ABENATHY, DECEASED. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court, praying for the probate of a certain instrument now on file in said court, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 8th day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the 8th day of July, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a m. to contest the probate of said will. the court may allow and probate said will and grant administration of said estate to ANNA McDUFFY or some other suitable person, enter a decree of heirship, and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3T—6-17-27 County Judge. W. G. MORGAN, Attorney IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MALCOLM WEAVER, 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 19th day of August, 1927, and on the 19th day of October, 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 16th day of July, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3T—6-17-27 County Judge. H. J.. PINKETT, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATER OF THE ES- TATE OF WALTER BELL, DE- CEASED. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 9th day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the said 9th day of July, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a. m., to contest said petition, the court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to ADELINE BELL MOORE or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3T—6-17-27 County Judge. Mr. Ben Corneal is spending the past week in Chicago. Mrs. Marie Copeland was confined with illness the past week. W. L. Johnson was over from Omaha and spent several days with his family. Mrs. C. R. Johnson left Sunday for Parsons, Kansas, to attend the grand session of the Heroines of Jericho. Mrs. A. P. Curtis of Alliance, Neb., joined her here on the way. Mr. William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was in the city last Friday night, and addressed a fair audience at Quinn chapel, a banquet was given in connection with his stay which was only slightly patronized. The annual sermon of Lebanon Lodge No. 3, A. F. A. M., will be held at Newman Grove M. E. church, Sunday, June 19, at 3 p. m. The Rev. S. H. Johnson is the speaker. The tenth annual session of the New Era Baptist association and auxiliaries, which have been in progress since Monday, June 6, at Mount Zion Baptist church, came to a close Sunday afternoon. Dr. W. F. Botts of Omaha, moderator, who stated that this association had been organized ten years ago, and that he considered this the largest, best attended, the most harmonious and enthusiastic gathering of the Baptists of Nebraska, and hence these folks must have religion. LINCOLN. NEB The attendance of delegates and visitors this year was about 150 persons. Many of the visitors stood with the session from beginning to end and joined in singing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." We have not words to express the good thoughts which had been brought to us during this week of profound sermons, addresses, songs, music and demonstrations of all kinds, by both young and old. May this year's doings be written in the book of Remembrance on High. Rev. J. J. Walker of Pilgrim Baptist church of Omaha, preached for Rev. M. C. Knight at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. A good attendance was on hand. Dr. W. F. Botts, of Zion Baptist church, Omaha, delivered the annual association sermon at Mount Zion Baptist church, Sunday morning and was heard by a fine audience of the several churches. Rev. J. J. Walker delivered the closing sermon Sunday afternoon. All visitors returned to their homes and commented favorably on the hospitality shown them during their sty in the city. Among the visitors at the New Era Baptist association was Dr. Suggs, dean of Western college, Kansas City, who addressed the gathering and paid great compliments to the splendid display of oratory, songs and music and demonstrations of the higher ideals brought out by the persons who took part in the program of this meeting. Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly $2.00 a Year FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly furnished, strictly modern. Private kitchen and bath. The new James Apartments. Call at 2221 No. Twenty-fifth St. Web. 3634. 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—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen privilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Webster 2180. 2516 Patrick avenue. WANTED—Working girl to take a room in my cosy apartment. Web. 1185. FOR RENT—Six rooms, 1148 North 20th street; five rooms, 1152% North 20th. 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