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Omaha Has Colored Police Lieutenant LIFTING LIFT T SURGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy NEGROES WON HIGH HONORS IN COLLEGES Many Degrees Awarded to Colored Students in New England Schools. Thirty-two Receive Diplomas Boston, Mass.—Thirty-two colored students have received their degrees and graduated from the colleges and professional schools of Boston and vicinity this year. Some of them won distinction in letters, music, and athletics during their school terms. Miss Lola Wilson, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Butler R. Wilson of Boston, received exceptional mention in music at Radcliffe College for girls. She composed the choir song of the school. Miss Thedora Boyd of Springfield won her letter on the varsity hockey team of Radcliffe and starred on the basketball team. J. Randy Taylor of New York City was awarded a medal for being the best athlete at Tufts College this year. He was a star on the track and field man, scoring high for his school in all intercollegiate sport competitions. Five colored girls received their LL. B. degrees from Portia Law School. One graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and was given the Ph. G. degree. W. A. Wallace of Washington, D. C., received his master's degree from Boston university. Graduates from the professional schools and the schools they took their literary training are those from Harvard Medical, Euclid Ghee of Jersey City, New Jersey, A. B. Harvard; James Whittaker, Darlington, South Carolina, A. B., South Carolina State College, and Harvard; and Robert Wilkinson, Orangeburg, South Carolina, A. B., Dartmouth; Harvard A. B., Zeus Turner, Atlanta, Ga., and Robert Ford, Baltimore Md., Boston University Law, Frederick Wheeler, Virginia; Eddie Wilson, son of Attorney Butler R. Wilson, Boston, A. B. Washington, D. C., Freddie St. Clair, Cambridge, Maryland, A. B., Lincoln University, Chester, Pa.; H. A. Smith, Boston and Clifford S. Park, Cambridge, Mass., A. B. Howard. Rudolph Francois of Cape Verde Island finished from Tufts Dental. Montressa Harding, Cambridge; Lester Spaulding Wilson, Windsor, Ontario; David N. Thomas, Cambridge, and Howard Olney Reckling, East Providence, R. I. Portia Law School the Misses C. Janet Clarke, who graduated, Cum Laude, Viola Fisher, Beatrice Quarles, Alice Charleston, and Madeline Eubanks, Boston. Radcliffe College, Misses Thedora Boyd, Springfield; Margaret Puyea, Cambridge, and Lola Wilson, Boston, all received A. B. degrees. Sargent School of Physical Culture, Misses Merna Warfield, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Warfield of Washington, D. C., and Belle Mitchell, Cleveland, Ohio. Teachers Normal School, Misses Frances Gurrett, Boston, and Colleen Watson, Washington, D. C. New England Conservatory of Music, Mrs. R. H. Wormley (Worcester; and Miss Ethel Ramus, Providence, R. I. Harvard Law, J. Edward Hains of Louisville, Ky., A. B. Harvard, and Elliott Turnage, Darlington, S. C., A. B. Shaw University. Willard L. Clayton of Malden, graduated from the Gordon College of Theology with the B. D. degree. THIRTY-SEVEN NATIONS OPPOSED TO SLAVERY Preston News Service London, England.—According to advices received here the League of Nations has received notification at its headquarters in Geneva that thirty-seven nations have signed the League's convention for the worldwide abolition of slavery. THE MONITOR PEON LABOR RESTRICTION ENCOURAGED Would Bar Cheap Labor So That Workers Would Get a Better Chance to Earn Living in South Washington, D. C. — Asserting that the United States government cannot handle the Mexican immigrant problem on the basis of the needs of a few counties, but must deal with is as a national problem, Congressman John C. Box, made public a statement here Saturday, in which he asserted that while deciding whether it wanted more Mexican immigrants this country must also decide whether "it wants more peasants from Europe and coolies from Asia." Box said that other sections are as intent upon having cheap European and Asiatic labor as some of the border counties are on having Mexican labor. Three Definite Phases Box divided the controversy into three more or less definite phases: Whether the present immigration laws applying to Mexico and other countries furnishing peon, coolie and peasant labor shall be enforced. Whether parts of the present immigration laws designed to check or prevent the importation of such masses shall be suspended or repealed. Whether the same restrictions shall be placed upon immigration from Mexico, Cuba, Haiti and other American regions that the law applies to other foreign countries from which immigrants come. "The United States government cannot treat these problems from a local viewpoint," Representative Box said. "Thoughtful citizens must understand that congress and the executive department must deal with this question, not as arising in a few counties or in certain portions of two or three states, but as nationwide and worldwide in its scope. Those who object to the proper enforcement of the immigration laws as against the importation of illiterate Mexican peons, and want their most restrictive provisions either ignored, suspended or repealed, should know and consider that the labor importing interests of other sections of the country want to get rid of restrictions which prevent them from importing from other countries the other classes of cheap and subservient labor which they desire. Certain interests in Florida during recent years have urged that greater numbers of Cubans and West Indian Negroes should be permitted to come to Florida to meet the 'seasonal' demands for that labor. WOMAN HISTORIAN "Wonderful Ethiopians of the Ancient Cushites," a book recently published by Drusilla Dunjee Houston, is receiving favorable comment. Mrs. Anna E. Malone, head of Poro College, St. Louis, Mo., who has contributed $5,000 to Howard University, according to an announcement made by President Johnson. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1927 EDITORIAL As is generally known, there- ern states where colored teachers and high schools. These sch- ical California. Such teachers are tem and wherever employed cording to the testimony of s supervisors. That they are re tems, where they are employed their acceptability and efficient Among the cities in which schools, as well as the grades York and Brooklyn. New Yo teachers; Chicago has a large classified by race, which is all number is not known. Cleveland, but from reliable source number is close to 100. The following letters or ceived by Mr. H. J. Pinkett, will no doubt prove interesting convince the most hide-bound northern cities do there is no to do, namely appoint some of our schools: ally known, there are several cities in the north-ele colored teachers are employed both in gradesools. These schools are found from Maine to which teachers are part of the public school sys-ever employed are rendering good service, act testimony of superintendents, principals, and that they are retained in the public school sys-ey are employed, year after year, is evidence of utility and efficiency. In cities in which they are employed in high al as the grades, are Cleveland, Chicago, New Yorkn. New York City has nearly 600 colored ago has a large number, but as they are not ace, which is also true of New York, the exact known. Cleveland, too, keeps no separate rec- reliable sources it has been learned that the le to 100. ing letters or extracts therefrom, recently reH. J. Pinkett, who wrote for this information, prove interesting and instructive and ought to most hide-bound reactionary that what other do there is no just reason for Omaha refusing appoint some colored teachers to positions in schools: As is generally known, there are several cities in the northern states where colored teachers are employed both in grades and high schools. These schools are found from Maine to California. Such teachers are part of the public school system and wherever employed are rendering good service, according to the testimony of superintendents, principals, and supervisors. That they are retained in the public school systems, where they are employed, year after year, is evidence of their acceptability and efficiency. Among the cities in which they are employed in high schools, as well as the grades, are Cleveland, Chicago, New York and Brooklyn. New York City has nearly 600 colored teachers; Chicago has a large number, but as they are not classified by race, which is also true of New York, the exact number is not known. Cleveland, too, keeps no separate record, but from reliable sources it has been learned that the number is close to 100. The following letters or extracts therefrom, recently received by Mr. H. J. Pinkett, who wrote for this information, will no doubt prove interesting and instructive and ought to convince the most hide-bound reactionary that what other northern cities do there is no just reason for Omaha refusing to do, namely appoint some colored teachers to positions in some of our schools: LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOLS Los Angeles, Calif., May 17, 1927 Dear Mr. Pinkett: Your letter of May 11 relates teachers in the Los Angeles school for reply. I would answer 1. We have at present two Los Angeles City Schools. 2. The increase in the number in the last three years added through the annex. 3. For the most part they population. One school widely by colored children has force of colored teachers signed to schools attent Mexicans. 4. The service rendered by system compares very well other teachers. A very been dropped because of 5. There are no teachers or are, however, one or two home teacher whose work women, and one is an assistant Department of Compulsive Hoping that the above is the Yours v HARRY W. SHAFF CINCINNATI P Cine Kettk: Over of May 11 relative to the employment of colored the Los Angeles schools has been referred to my apply. I would answer your questions as follows: have at present twenty-five colored teachers in the Los Angeles City Schools. increase in the number of these teachers has been ten the last three years. Of this number, several were through the annexation of a district. the most part they teach in the centers of colored station. One school which is attended almost exclusive- colored children has a colored principal and an entire of colored teachers. A few colored teachers are as- sult to schools attended by foreign children, mostly ans. service rendered by colored teachers retained in the in compares very favorably with that rendered by teachers. A very few, possibly three or four, have dropped because of unsatisfactory work. are no teachers of color in our high schools. There however, one or two in special lines of work. One is a teacher whose work is the Americanization of foreign nation, and one is an assistant supervisor of attendance in inment of Compulsory Education and Child Welfare. that the above is the information you desire, I am, Yours very truly, HARRY W. SHAFER, Assistant Superintendent. CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS Cincinnati, Ohio, May 17, 1927. Kettk: To yours of the 11th instant I am pleased to give you on you desire. My Negro teachers in our two schools for colored chil- lence at which is wholly voluntary), one an elementary grades and the other a combination elementary and school, grades one to nine. Both schools have a kin- der of teachers in the two schools is 124, as contrasted years ago. These schools are located in the center of large popu- rores, and the teachers are performing the duties cus- sured by teachers in our schools. The great major- are college graduates, and many of them possess ees. Very truly yours, EDWARD D. ROBERTS, Assistant Superintendent. BOARD OF EDUCATION Cleveland, Ohio, May 13, 1927. Pinkett: To separate records of colored teachers in the schools me, I am unable to answer your questions. however, that we have colored teachers in both the high schools, and it is to be assumed that their ser- factory as long as they are retained in their positions. Very truly yours. Your letter of May 11 relative to the employment of colored teachers in the Los Angeles schools has been referred to my office for reply. I would answer your questions as follows: 1. We have at present twenty-five colored teachers in the Los Angeles City Schools. 2. The increase in the number of these teachers has been ten in the last three years. Of this number, several were added through the annexation of a district. 3. For the most part they teach in the centers of colored population. One school which is attended almost exclusively by colored children has a colored principal and an entire force of colored teachers. A few colored teachers are assigned to schools attended by foreign children, mostly Mexicans. 4. The service rendered by colored teachers retained in the system compares very favorably with that rendered by other teachers. A very few, possibly three or four, have been dropped because of unsatisfactory work. 5. There are no teachers of color in our high schools. There are, however, one or two in special lines of work. One is a home teacher whose work is the Americanization of foreign women, and one is an assistant supervisor of attendance in Department of Compulsory Education and Child Welfare. Hoping that the above is the information you desire, I am, Yours very truly, HARRY W. SHAFER, Assistant Superintendent. In reply to yours of the 11th instant I am pleased to give you the information you desire. In reply to yours of the 11th the information you desire. We employ Negro teachers in dren (attendance at which is who school of eight grades and the ot junior high school, grades one to dergarten. The number of teachers in the with 70 five years ago. Both of these schools are loc lations of Negroes, and the teacher toomarly performed by teachers aity of them are college gradu Master's degrees. Very true EDWARD D. ROB BOARD OF My dear Mr. Pinkett: We keep no separate records here; therefore, I am unable to I may say, however, that we elementary and high schools, and vices are satisfactory as long as t Very true H. L. We employ Negro teachers in our two schools for colored children (attendance at which is wholly voluntary), one an elementary school of eight grades and the other a combination elementary and junior high school, grades one to nine. Both schools have a kindergarten. The number of teachers in the two schools is 124, as contrasted with 70 five years ago. Both of these schools are located in the center of large populations of Negroes, and the teachers are performing the duties customarily performed by teachers in our schools. The great majority of them are college graduates, and many of them possess Master's degrees. Cleveland, Ohio, May 13, 1927. My dear Mr. Pinkett: We keep no separate records of colored teachers in the schools here; therefore, I am unable to answer your questions. I may say, however, that we have colored teachers in both the elementary and high schools, and it is to be assumed that their services are satisfactory as long as they are retained in their positions. DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Detroit, Michigan, May 27, 1927 Kett: er of May 14th has been referred to this office for present time there are 42 teachers of the colored in the Detroit Public Schools. Most of them teach ere colored pupils make up 75 per cent or more of cannot say what type of work they do in comparison teachers, but I am sure that they must be doing satis- else the rules of the Board would automatically place ation and a year later if the probation were not re- ould have to be dismissed. er of colored teachers has doubled within the last Requirements for teachers are alike for all races. hat this information will be satisfactory, I am, Sincerely Your letter of May 14th has been referred to this office for reply. At the present time there are 42 teachers of the colored race employed in the Detroit Public Schools. Most of them teach in schools where colored pupils make up 75 per cent or more of the pupils. I cannot say what type of work they do in comparison with white teachers, but I am sure that they must be doing satisfactory work else the rules of the Board would automatically place them on probation and a year later if the probation were not removed, they would have to be dismissed. Your letter of May 14th has reply. At the present time they race employed in the Detroit Pu in schools where colored pupils the pupils. I cannot say what ty with white teachers, but I am su factory work else the rules of the them on probation and a year la moved, they would have to be di The number of colored teach seven years. Requirements for Trusting that this informative Since The number of colored teachers has doubled within the last seven years. Requirements for teachers are alike for all races. Trusting that this information will be satisfactory, I am, Sincerely, H. J. KAUFMAN, Assistant Director. BOARD OF EDUCATION—CITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, Illinois, May 13, 1927. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of May 11th, I beg leave to state that there is no way of ascertaining the number of teachers of the colored race in the Chicago schools. We do not record such matters in the Record Room, concerning teachers employed in our system. There is in Chicago a section which is largely occupied by people of the colored race and it is possible that there may be more teachers of that race in that locality, than in other parts of the city. These teachers are mostly employed in the elementary schools but there are several of them in the Wendell Phillips High School. We have no record which would show the increase in the number of such teachers during the last five years. Yours very truly, HENRY S. CRANE, Sec'y. Board of Examiners. ED OF EDUCATION—CITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, Illinois, May 13, 1927. To your letter of May 11th, I beg leave to state that y of ascertaining the number of teachers of the col- the Chicago schools. I record such matters in the Record Room, concern- employed in our system. In Chicago a section which is largely occupied by colored race and it is possible that there may be more that race in that locality, than in other parts of the teachers are mostly employed in the elementary there are several of them in the Wendell Phillips High to record which would show the increase in the num- teachers during the last five years. Yours very truly, ENRY S. CRANE, Sec'y. Board of Examiners. VOLUME XIII SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE BOARD OF EDUCATION—CITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, Illinois, May 13, 1927. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of May 11th, I beg leave to state that there is no way of ascertaining the number of teachers of the colored race in the Chicago schools. We do not record such matters in the Record Room, concerning teachers employed in our system. There is in Chicago a section which is largely occupied by people of the colored race and it is possible that there may be more teachers of that race in that locality, than in other parts of the city. These teachers are mostly employed in the elementary schools but there are several of them in the Wendell Phillips High School. We have no record which would show the increase in the number of such teachers during the last five years. Yours very truly, HENRY S. CRANE, Sec'y. Board of Examiners. BEGINS VOLUME XIII This issue begins Volume XIII and marks the beginning of our thirteenth year of publication. May it prove a prosperous one for both our readers and The Monitor. --- Dear Mr. Pinkett: Dear Mr. Pinkett; Dear Sir: H. L. SAMMONS, Sec'y, to Supt. A large number of subscriptions are now due. Please remit or be ready to pay when the collector calls at your home. Harry Buford, Popular and Proficient Police Officer, Receives Well-Merited Promotion—Evcellent Record Is Cited Omaha now has the rather unique distinction of having a colored lieutenant of police. Police Detective Sergeant Harry Buford was promoted to that position Tuesday by the city council, on the recommedation 1920 POLICE LIEUTENANT HARRY BUFORD of Police Commissioner Henry Dunn. High tributes were paid to Buford's ability and enviable record as a police officer by Commissioner Dunn, Chief Van Dusen and Inspector John Pszanowski. Buford joined the police force in 1909, serving as chaffeur, just after the police department had been motorized. In 1917 he was made a detective. In 1923 Police Commissioner Dunn promoted him to a sergeant of detectives. HEROISM OF CONVICTS IN FLOOD WINS CLEMENCY Hundreds of Prisoners Will Be Given Fredom Due to Courage Shown in Disaster Baton Rouge, La.—Remission of sentences under the most liberal interpretation of the law will be the reward of several hundred prisoners at the state prison farm here, officials declare. In many cases remission of sentence will amount to dismissal from the penitentiary as the time off included will amount to more than the remaining time to be served, H. C. Pitcher, general manager of the prison, said Tuesday. "The reward not only will extend to those actually engaged in work on the levees but to the women who did their part behind the lines, working early and late providing coffee and food to the men on the ramparts. Practically all of the convicts, many colored, who worked in the flood fight, will be given citation for meritorious service, in addition to the time allowed. Pitcher said. "There was a very fine spirit shown," he declared, "and the morale was good during the whole fight. The men worked under adverse conditions, in all kinds of weather and frequently had poor housing facilities at the scene of the work. Their spirit and energy has won the commendation of all who saw them." During the whole flood fight only two prisoners attempted to escape out of the hundreds of convicts who were free on the levees and could have bolted for liberty at almost any time. The two were recaptured almost immediately. "It takes 65 muscles of the face to make a frown and 13 to make a smile—why work overtime?" tenant WE SERGEANT VEN ADVANCEMENT Buford early won a reputation for quick thinking in emergencies and unquestioned bravery. He has been instrumental in running down many notorious criminals, including Sam Baxter, for whose capture he was given a gold star; and a desperate gang known as the "black and tan bandits." He was responsible also for the arrest of the Harding brothers. Modale (Ja.) bank robbers, and 1920 several other notable arrests are credited to him. As head of the bicycle theft department he has been highly commended for his work. He will still head this department. Harry Buford is the son of the late Henry Buford, well-known headwaiter, and his wife, Elisabeth, and was reared and educated in Omaha. Lieutenant Buford and his mother reside at 2211 Miami street, where they own a beautiful home. "PRICE OF THE WHITE WAY" TO BE REPEATED Those who missed the presentation of the "Price of the White Way" at its first presentation at St. John's church, where it was most favorably received, will have the opportunity of seeing this beautiful play, which will be repeated Friday night, June 8th, at St. John's A. M. E. church, under the direction of Mrs. Martha Mayo and Mrs. Hester Porter. Do not fail to see it.-Adv. CARD OF THANKS We cannot adequately express our appreciation to the many friends who so willingly assisted in service, kindness, sympathy, and in contributing beautiful flowers during the illness and death of our loving daughter and sister. Mrs. B. J. Whiteside, mother; Susie Whiteside, sister; Val, Kenneth, Harold Whiteside, brothers. Miss Ola B. Whiteside, who entered into rest at her home, 2875 Binney street, June 18th, at the age of 22 years, and who was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends. GROWING — THANK YOU Whole Number 623 THE MO A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLORED PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, J. Nebraska, under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS W. W. MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Poston Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations re-be sent through the mails s-advance. A reasonable time renewals. 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We desire, too, to compliment and to commend Police Commissioner Dunn for his fairness and broad-mindedness in recommending Detective Buford for this well-merited promotion. Buford since his entering the police department fifteen years ago has distinguished himself for efficiency, resourcefulness and bravery which has won commendation from his superiors and most favorable comment by the press, and his promotion, therefore, has been fairly earned. This promotion places Omaha upon the plane of some other progressive American cities which have had the fairness and courage to recognize the ability of their colored citizens. Detective Buford's promotion will be warmly approved among all classes. Indeed, the Colored Citizens' committee, appointed at a recent mass meeting, to interview the city commissioners with reference to appointments for our people, requested Police Commissioner Dunn to promote Detective Buford to a lieutenancy and another capable police officer to a sergeancy. One request has been granted and The Monitor hopes that the second will follow soon. ROSS DRU Phones WEbster 277 Full I DRUGS, TOILETRY Best Sodas a 2306 North 24th Street FREE DELIVERY Church 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 GAINING GROUND It will be recalled that The Monitor in commenting upon the part played in the recent city election by our group, in which it was clearly demonstrated that it was our vote, cast almost solidly for the administration slate, which won the day, we said that we believed that our people would have no reason to regret their vote, either from the standpoint of good government or from the recognition of our people. It may be well to state that this prediction is being fulfilled. A young man has been given the position of rodman with one of the surveying crews under Commissioner Koutsky, and we could have had a civil engineer, or an assistant civil engineer, if one had been available; a sanitary inspector has been appointed by Mayor Dahlman; two additional playground supervisors and other employees have been appointed by Commissioner Hummel; a lieutenant of detectives has been appointed by Police Commissioner Dunn, and some other appointments in other departments are assured and pending. These appointments show some very substantial gains. They show that the successful candidates appreciate the value of our united political support and their willingness to recognize that support by a proportion- UG STORE 00 and WEbster 2771 line of IES and SUNDRIES nd Ice Cream EPISCOPAL THE MONITOR ate share of remunerative jobs. United intelligent action brings results. We have made some progress in local political matters. Let us profit by the lesson taught and keep up the good work. A gentleman entered a down town movie theatre one day this week and took a seat on the first floor, which he had a perfect right to do since there is a one price admission "for any seat in the house." He was requested by an usher to go upstairs, which he quietly and politely declined to do. Then some official came to him and made a similar request to which he declined to accede. There was no noise made nor scene created. The official told the young man that after a certain suit that some colored people had agreed that they would not try to sit on the first floor but would be satisfied with seats in the balcony. The young man replied that in face of the civil rights code of Nebraska no such restriction would hold. He remained throughout the show. This young man was absolutely right. No "understanding" or "agreement" upon the part of any individual or group of colored people that they would be satisfied with seats in the balcony could have any binding force in the face of the civil rights bill. Some colored people might prefer to sit in the balcony. That is their prerogative. Others might prefer to sit on the first floor. That, too, is their prerogative. But colored "CITIZENS OF THIS STATE" — and please note they must be citizens of the state—have a right to purchase and occupy seats in any part of any theatre they desire and any theatre that denies this right is liable under the law. When self-respecting and law abiding colored citizens of Nebraska are denied this right they should not hesitate to file complaint against the offender. Stand on your rights. THE BOOSTERS' CLUB GOES TO KANSAS CITY The Boosters' Club will take their annual trip to Kansas City, Mo., to spend the Fourth of July. The group will leave Saturday night, July 2nd, and return Tuesday morning by special car over the Missouri Pacific. Sunday, July 3rd, the Boosters' Club will give a program at Bethel A. M. E. church, and Monday night, July 4th, the Bel Canto Choral Club will sing at the same church under the auspices of the Boosters Club there. The people of Kansas City are planning a big time for the Omaha group. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends for their kindness to us'during the illness and death of Viola White, who departed this life Friday morning, June 17, at Kansas City, Mo., and whose memory as a loving daughter, wife, mother and sister is cherished by us. We are also grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ellis, parents; Bruce White, husband; Corinne White, daughter; Blanche, Ada, Maud, Myrtle, Arthur and Frank, sisters and brothers. The Civic and Improvement League met in Masonic Hall last Monday night, and after routine of business for the past year, the following were names as officers for the ensuing year: Guy Wiley, president! A. B. Mosley, vice president; George W. Owens, secretary, and John S. Galbrath, treasurer. The president announced that he expects to try to accomplish something for our group with the aid of officers and members who have an interest and real race pride in putting over the program. Rev. H. W. Botts and his daughter, Ella Naomi, went to Plattsburg, Mo., last Wednesday, where the girl will spend her vacation with Mrs. Holiday. Mrs. Adkins of Colorado is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marie Copeland. Revival meeting is yet in progress at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Dr. Peyton and wife and baby of Omaha spent a few hours in the city Sunday, and worshipped at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning. The picnic given by the local N. A. A. C. P. Monday evening at Patrick's farm was a great success and was largely attended. Rev. H. W. Botts moved over to Beatrice Monday with his brother, Dr. W. F. Botts of Omaha. To Subscribers: The agent is prepared to call on you next week—please try and settle in some way. W. W. MOSLEY. We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness and their beautiful floral offerings in the hour of our bereavement. John Williams, husband; Alma Williams, daughter; Minnie McGee and Anetha McCorkle, sisters. D. H. OLIVER, Attorney LEGAL NOTICE To Charles W. Brutton, Henry R. Scruggs, and Brutton and Scruggs, Minstrels, a Partnership: You and each of you will take notice that on the 2nd day of June, 1927, an order of attachment for the sum of $787.60 was duly issued out of the Municipal Court of the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, under the seal thereof, in an action wherein Jim Bell was plaintiff, and Charles W. Brutton, Henry R. Scruggs, and Brutton and Scruggs Minstrels, a partnership, were defendants, appearing in Civil Docket Number 21, at page 18 of the records of said court, and property of said defendants, consisting of three trunks and stage curtains, was duly attached and taken in the hands of John Schmidt, constable, and on the 9th day of June, 1927, said property was duly ordered held until further order of the court. You are further notified that the object and prayer of said petition are to obtain judgment against you and each of you for the sum of $787.60 with interest and costs, and to take and appropriate by the provisional remedies of attachment and garnishment the said property attached, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said judgment and costs. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 27th day of July, 1927. 7-1-27-4t JIM BELL. Plaintiff. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA 2116 North Twenty-fourth Street Webster 6014 Webster 6014 Special Prices to Churches and Lodges Open Early Open Evenings Telephone Your Order. Prompt Attention J. F. Taylor's Dairy LINCOLN NEWS CARD OF THANKS Men Who Appreciate Wonderful Values—Who Want to Save—Should See These Suits! TAILORED in the season's newest styles and fabrics—perfect fitting. Every collar hugs the neck and is lined with strong alpaca. Smart two and three-button Collegiate and Conservative styles. Rich shades of tan, blues, grays and mixtures in sturdy cassimeres and worsteds. Sizes for Young Men—34 to 42 Sizes for Men—36 to 44 Make this Fourth of July the best ever. Include a portable phonograph in your outing provisions. It will add zest to the plenic dinner —make the afternoon one of lazy enjoyment. There won't be a dull moment. Other Dandy Values Pal Portable ..... $25.00 Honest Quaker Portable ..... $25.00 Brunswick Portable ..... $19.00 Columbia Portable ..... $40.00 Victor Portable ..... $40.00 Schmoller & Mueh NEBRASKA'S OLDEST AND LAST 1514-16-18 Dodge Street PATRONIZE THE STATE Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Agents for BRUNSW STUART'S ART Vocalion, O. K. and Paran Open evenings. Mail orders g 1803 North Twenty-o Ak-Sar-Ben Fitch RUNNING JUNE 1st to 29 DAY RAIN OR Ladies Free~T PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 STUART'S ART SHOP Vocalion, O. K. and Paramount Race Records Open evenings. Mail orders given special attention. 1803 North Twenty-ourth Street Ak-Sar-Ben Field-Omaha RUNNING RACES JUNE 1st to JULY 4th 29 DAYS RAIN OR SHINE Ladies Free-Tues. & Fri. ICE CREAM Best on the Market Taylor's D North Twenty-fourth Street Prices to Churches and L Also Latest Record Hits Agents for Myers Funeral Home 2416 North 22nd St. Phone Web. 0248 A Modern Funeral Home Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well as scientifically W. L. Myers Mortician Ed. F. Mercarty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3041 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Otis Shipman and daughter, Madeline, left Sunday morning for South Dakota, where they will spend the summer. Mrs. H. R. Roberts, a former resident of Omaha, but for the past two years making her home in Tacoma, Wash., is in the city for an indefinite stay as the guest of Mrs. A. L. Bowler, 2716 North Twenty-eighth avenue. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2810 North Twenty-second street. Webster 4162. Mrs. T. B. Wright of Minneapolis, Minn., is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wynn, 2626 Seward street, for an indefinite visit. Fourth of July ball at Dreamland Hall, Monday evening, July 4th.—Adv. FOR J. E. McBRADY toilet preparations, call WE. 3025. Mrs. Marie Waldron, a teacher in the publis schools of St. Joseph, Mo., is attending the University of Omaha, and while in the city is the guest of her brother, E. L. Waldron, 2423 Maple street. Mrs. William Treees of Independence, Mo., is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Porter, 961 North Twenty-seventh street. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms. Near carline. Reasonable. WEbster 1053. Mrs. J. D. Russ, who recently underwent an operation at St. Catherine's hospital, is improving and expects to be able to return to her home the last of the week. Fourth of July ball at Dreamland Hall, Monday evening, July 4th.—Adv. Emancipation dance at Roseland Gardens, Sixteenth and Douglas, Monday night, July 11. Mr. John Williams and daughter, Alma, left for their home in Chicago Tuesday night, having brought the remains of Mrs. Williams here for burial. Mrs. Chester A. Franklin of Kansas City, Mo., arrived in the city Friday, and is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. John Albert Williams, at St. Philip's rectory. Mr. Franklin, who is editor of the Kansas City Call, is expected Friday night. FOR RENT—Four complete rooms of furniture and piano for sale cheap. Party leaving town. Will rent the apartment. ATlantic 7237. Mrs. T. S. Riggs, a former resident of Omaha (but now living in Chicago, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Laura Thomas, and her sister, Mrs. A. D. James, 4421 South Twenty-sixth street. FOR SALE—Five-room house. All modern. Full cement basement. Garage for two cars. 2806 Binney street. At. 8192. tf 7-1-27 Fourth of July ball at Dreamland Hall, Monday evening, July 4th.—Adv. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Amos B. Madison has reopened offices at 2401 Patrick Ave. Phone Webster 4655.—4-T. Myers Mesdames Isaac Bailey and William Murphy entertained at a very delightful breakfast on Wednesday morning, June 22, at Elmwood park, in honor of Mrs. W. Russ of Denver, Colo., who is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. H. J. Crawford and family. Covers were placed for fifteen ladies. Will share my nice apartment with responsible couple or single person At. 7237. Mrs. J. H. Smith entertained at dinner at her home, 2211 Ohio street, Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. William Russ of Denver, Colo. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. Noble Sissle of the theatrical team of Sissle and Blake, appearing at the Riviera this week, is the house guest of his former overseas buddie, Mr. B. B. Cowan, 3018 Ohio street. Mrs. B. B. Cowan and Lois Gordon returned Wednesday evening from a six weeks vi'sit at Pratt, Kan., and other Kansas points with relatives and friends. FOR RENT—Two-room apartment. Modern. We. 4532. 2t 7-1-27 FOR RENT—Two light housekeeping rooms or will rent separate. 3025 Pinkney street. FORMER OMAHA WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY IN CHICAGO Mrs. Anna Williams, nee Holliday, wife of John Williams, until a few years ago residents of Omaha, died suddenly at her home, 4848 Michigan avenue, Chicago, Saturday morning. The body, accompanied by her husband and daughter, Alma, were brought to Omaha for interment. Brief funeral services were held at Myers' funeral home Monday afternoon and the body was interred in the family lot at Prespect Hill cemetery. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter, Alma, four sisters, Mrs. Minnie McGee, Mrs. Anetha McCorkle of Omaha, and Mrs. Nona Johnson of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Bartholomew of Zion City, Ill.; one brother, Lon Holliday of Minneapolis, Minn., and other relatives. WILL SPEND FOURTH IN KANSAS CITY A large party of Omahans will leave by auto early Saturday morning to spend the week end and the Fourth in Kansas City, Mo., and Pomona, Kan. The party will include Mesdames Isaac Bailey, Joseph LaCour, W. W. Peebles, James C. Donley, W. G. Haynes and Bagburn; the Misses Jennie Robinson, Deborah Williams, Lena Paul, Grace and Anna Dorsey, and Messrs. R. L. Williams, Bert Fowler and William Peebles, jr. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Athletic Gems of the North Side Branch on June 21, 1927, met the South Side Cultural Center girls in a baseball game and received a thorough beating, but since the Athletic Gem Girls are such good losers, a return game has been arranged to be played on July 5, at the ground on Twenty-second and Burdette streets. The "Y" girls promise to thrash severely the South Side girls. On Thursday evening, June 23, the Board of Management of the North Side Branch, with Mrs. Baker's cooperation, gave a reception in honor of the race graduates of the various high schools and universities. An exceptionally fine program was rendered, and of such a nature that all enjoyed it. Some very remarkable points were conveyed to the gradu- ates in the form of advice given by very able speakers having had experience. After refreshments were served, all left having declared themselves as having had a wonderful time. The series of birthday parties given by the Membership Committee for the membership in general having birthdays in certain months, was continued on Monday evening, June 27, at the North Side Branch. All those of the present membership whose birthday falls in the months of April, May and June, were invited to be guests. o'clock A. M. tion, the cou r and grant add tate to Shern suitable person tlement there B 3T-6-10-27 JOHN NOTICE OF In the Cou r Cou The House Committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Canty, gave a musical-tea Wednesday afternoon, June 29, from 2 to 5. MRS. BRUCE WHITE DIES IN KANSAS CITY Mrs. Viola White; wife of Bruce White, of Kansas City, Mo., and the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ellis of Omaha, died at her late residence, June 17. The remains, accompanied by her husband and daughter, Corrine, were brought to Omaha for burial. The funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon from Salem Baptist church, the Rev. E. A. Hilson officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn. The deceased is survived by her husband and daughter, her father and mother, four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Shipman, Mrs. Maud Graves and Mrs. Myrtle Chambers of Omaha, and Mrs. Ada Thomas of Sioux City, Ia., and two brothers, Arthur and Frank Ellis of Omaha. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Nebraska City, June 27, 1927. Editor Monitor Knowing that your paper is interested in racial and church work, we want to express our appreciation for the religious work done in our town by Rev. O. J. Burckhardt and Mrs. Anna Burton, both evangelists, of your city. We now have a new A. M. E. church membership, a splendid young people's choir and Christian Endeavor. The fact is, that the entire citizenry has been wonderfully helped. MISS GEORGIA ROBINSON, Church Clerk. 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., 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 18th day of June, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4T-5-20-27 County Judge. JOHN ADAMS. Atty. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA WATTS CARRALL, 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 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 settlement 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 JESSE P. PALMER, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SPENCER BURKE, 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 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 SEYMOUR L. SMITH or some other suitable person 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. 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 PROBATE NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER OF THE ES TATE OF SIE ABENATHY, DE CEASED. 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 FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished. Strictly modern. For two men. Tel. 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Free Delivery Furniture Hart Everything 618-18-17 Delivery Webster Furniture Headquarters Hartman Everything for the Home 618-15-17 South 10th St. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER BELL, 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 9th day of July, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said court on the 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 LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 family Service" s' and Gents' Wearing Household Furnishings LAUNDERING - - 4¢ per lb. - - 6¢ per lb. Dry—Family Finish —Blankets, Etc. SHERMAN AND CLEANERS Lake Street WE. 6055 Bakeries and Ames—1806 Farnam the Fourth! or picnic lunch order in early. narmacy ward Streets Webster 2000 headquarters man's for the Meeam north 10th St. PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR Trace Wedding Cake The wedding cake is believed to be the survival of an old Roman practice when the bride and groom not only ate together as a sign of their kinship and mutual love, but feasted the guests as well. At this time it was good etiquette to break the cake over the bride's head as a sign of plenitfulness. In the marriage ceremonies of the early Anglo-Saxons huge baskets of dry crackers were employed. After the feast each guest took a cracker home with him and the remainder was distributed to the poor. "Later it became the custom for the guests themselves to bring to the wedding small, richly spiced buns, which were piled in one huge mound on the table. It was a common occurrence for the bride and groom to attempt to kiss each other over this mound, and if they succeeded they were assured lifelong prosperity." It is said the wedding cake of today is due to the genius of a French cook, who, while traveling in England, observed the inconvenience of stacking hundreds of these small cakes in a mound and conceived the idea of cementing the mound into a single huge cake with icing. At the wedding feast it was the duty of the newly married man to wait on his bride at the table, whence came the name bridegroom—signifying one who serves the bride. Mother Ants Employ "A baby that you sew with, a baby that's needle and thread—child labor with a vengeance, eh?" The naturalist closed a book by a brother-naturalist. Glenwood Clark. "Glenwood Clark tells all about it here," he said. "The baby I refer to is an ant, not a human being. In the chrysalis or baby form this ant secretes a silk, and with that silk its mother sews the leaves together to make the ant nest, using the baby itself as a needle, mind you. "The ant nest is built on a twig rather high up in a tree. The leaves that form it are held together by one group of ants, while another group—mothers armed with their babies—does the sewing. "They hold their babies in their claws. They press the tiny heads against a place where two leaf edges join. The heads deposit on the leaves their cobwebby silk, and then they are moved across the leaf joint, needle fashion, back and forth, and as they move they make a thread. "In this manner, thanks to the needle-and-thread babies, the ants' nest is soon ready." The Journey of Life. When about to undertake a journey we consider the way, the people, and the conveniences of travel, and try to meet their requirements in advance. An effort is made to learn what we can from the reports of those who have traveled that way, and we accordingly supply ourselves with accessible literature pertaining to it. This is the course that wise people follow, but there are many inconsiderate ones who give no attention to sane preparation, and therefore get confused respecting the course, get off at uninteresting and dangerous places, suffer much inconvenience, and derive little benefit. Therefore, let us give heed to the proper beginning of our journey.-Psychological Magazine. Violin Is Given Motto Johannes Robey, the well-known collector of violins, has one instrument of which he is particularly proud, since it contains a label which is a curiosity, states the Pathfinder Magazine. The label is in old Latin and it reads: "Viva fuy in sylvis; sum dura ocissa securi. Dum vixi, tacui; mortua, dulce cano." Which being interpreted means: "I was living in the forest; the cruel iax slew me. While I was alive I was mute; dead, I sweetly sing. This violin is a product of the Sixteenth-century "utist" or violin maker named Gaspas Dulfogrucar. Helpful Suggestion Peter, three and a half, was caught red-handed throwing the morning's letters into the grate fire and gleefully watching the flames. It was his third offense. Seriously, his father took him in hand. "I don't want to punish you, Peter, but what shall I do to make you remember?" The young delinquent looked thoughtful; then, brightening, advised: "I'll tell you what to do, daddy—you just put it down in writing." First Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson was chosen by President Washington to be secretary of state or secretary of foreign affairs in the first cabinet. But Jefferson was still in France when the new government began to function. John Jay was secretary of foreign affairs under the articles of confederation and acted as secretary of state, at Washington's request, until Jefferson's arrival in March, 1790. No Superlative An English teacher was making it a practice of giving an 8A class a review of a certain point in grammar each day. One day she said, "You may compare the adjectives I shall give you." The entire class looked puzzled. To the first girl the teacher said, "high." There was a little pause and finally in a little hesitant voice, the girl said, "hello." Jack Rabbit Forced to Succumb to Auto A western physician returning from a professional call across the country stirred up a jack rabbit, says the Evansville Journal. The animal trotted along in front of the physician's car undisturbed apparently while it was traveling 25 miles an hour. Here was a sporting chance to try out the runner made famous by Mark Twain. The physician speeded his car from 25 to 30 miles, and then to 35. The rabbit held its place in the road apparently enjoying the race at that pace. Then the doctor turned on the gas to a speed of 40 miles an hour. The rabbit held the road until it sensed the car was gained upon it and then loped off into the brush at the side of the road. Thus it appears that the unknown speed of the famous animal has been established. Many a good doghound dog has run itself almost to death in pursuit of a jack rabbit before it would give up the chase. Even the greyhound has never been able to carry on with a jack rabbit. It has taken an automobile to drive the jack from the field in a race for speed. No doubt the jack is wondering what sort of a dog has come into its field to defeat it in a trial of speed. Gospel in Form That Appeals to Tibetans Tibetan printed books are printed from wooden blocks on very fine buff-colored paper manufactured in the country from the bark of a certain shrub. The pages are long and narrow. They are not bound into a volume, but lie loosely one above another. When not in use the leaves are enclosed in two wooden slabs, which are often finely carved, and tied with silk ribbons. The whole is wrapped in a beautifully embroidered silk cover. The sacred books of Tibet, produced in this way, are regarded with the greatest reverence. A lady missionary working on the borders of Tibet suggested to the British and Foreign Bible society that a part of the New Testament should be produced in Tibetan style. "This," reports the society, "has now been done. St. Mark has assumed a dress which will make a strong appeal to the Tibetans. They will be led from the attractive appearance to the contents, which are still more attractive, and we hope that many of them will be led to the Lord himself." The Willow Does A Vancouver writer attempts to answer the question, "Do animals weep?" Certain poets describe a stag as doing so, but when pinned down they admit they have never seen a stag, either weeping or laughing. Virgil describes a horse that wept behind its master's bier, but at a time long antedating that at which the writer lived. In short, there is no trustworthy evidence of the phenomenon. The weeping of animals would be improbable, if only because they do not comprehend what human beings are, and what they are doing, well enough to grieve about it. The case of the crocodile is different. It might very reasonably break down and cry every time it realizes it is a crocodile. Bring On Your Victims "Well," said the bearded physician, "I find that you are suffering from an assorted crop of suppressed desires. You are also the fortunate possessor of three types of complexes: superior, inferior and ulterior. Your thyroid gland is slightly out of focus, while neurotically your reactions are very poor. I find definite traces of dual personality and chronic melancholia. You live in a dream world and are mixed up in five or six interlocking personalities. I think you are perfectly safe. Go ahead. No jury will convict you." "Thanks, Doc," gratefully answered Hamlet. "Do you know where I can have a dagger sharpened?" Great Roman Ruler Appius Claudius Caecus, who appeared in history in 312 B. C., was called by one German historian the boldest innovator in Roman history. By law the tenure of office of a censor was limited to eighteen months, but Appius Claudius seemed so much the superior of all other men of his age that he was censor for five years and he carried through, despite frantic opposition from the conservatives, a law to bring new blood into the governing classes. $\textcircled{3}$ The aristocracy was jealous of its prerogatives and made birth the essential to a senatorial career, but Appius Claudius broke down the admission requirements. He put into the senate the names of many plebeians who had recently attained wealth and even free men of distinction who were not especially prosperous. Probably the greatest contribution to Roman progress was his building of two great public works on a scale that Rome had never known. They were the famous Appian way, the great road that led from Rome to Capua, and the vast aqueduct to bring water to the city. Few tourists who visit Rome have failed to drive upon the historic Appian way or have failed to catch sight of the tremendous ruins of the once mighty aqueduct that strikes across the Campagna.—Kansas City Star. THE MONITOR Herculean Viewpoint A colored man who owned a large wagon and a small horse was hired to haul away some trash from a home. The trash contained many brickbanks and made an awkward load. As he was ready to drive away, the owner of the house said to him: "If you intend to haul such large loads you need a larger horse." The colored man replied: "If you had to lift him up every morning like I do you would think he is heavy enough." Jingo is supposed to be derived from the mountain soldiers of Basque who were employed by Edward I in Wales. The common oath of these Basque soldiers was "by Jalinko." The modern use of Jingo really dates from McDermott's music hall song of 1878, when war with Russia was threatening Great Britain. The first line of the song ran: "We don't want to fight, but by Jingo, if we do." CLAIMS REACH $100,000 MARK IN KANSAS RIOT G. W. Anderson Asks $15,000—Says He Was Wounded by Rioters —City Faces Heavy Damage Suits Coffeyville, Kan.—With the 90-day period following the race rioting, expiring Saturday, the claim of G. W. Anderson, colored, for the sum of $15,000 damages against the city of Coffeyville was filed with the city clerk Friday afternoon. This brings the total claims filed against the city as the aftermath of the rioting to approximately $100,000, the extet amount being about $4.50 less than the round figures. Anderson, who is a brother of N. B. Anderson, owner of the pool hall which has figured so widely in the riot stories, says in his claim that as he was enroute to his home from the Peoples drug store the night of March 18, he was hit in the jaw by a charge of shot and severely wounded. Anderson says he has been unable to work any since the rioting and asks the sum of $15,000 for pain, suffering, mental anguish and the permanent disability resulting from the wound. This is the first time that the wounding of this claimant had been made public. Other Negroes wounded who have filed claims in the riot shooting were his brother, N. B. Anderson, and Herschel Ford. Attorney Harry Bucher represents the claimant, G. W. Anderson LITTLE ROCK POLICEMEN STOP A MOB WITH BULLETS Three White Officers Wounded Saving Colored Prisoner From Infuriated Mob That Seeks To Lynch Him Little Rock.—Three members of the mob which wounded three police-men in an attempt to seize a prisoner were to be arrested late Wednesday, according to an announcement from North Little Rock police headquarters. The men will be charged with assault to murder. The police officers were not injured badly. The mob formed in North Little Rock late Tuesday night, after the police had fatally wounded one race man and captured another who accosted a white woman. The captured man is Robert Allen and the slain was John Johnson. A North Little Rock white woman told police early Tuesday night that a man had called her over the phone and attempted to make a date. She was advised to make the date by Police Officers W. J. Haynie, George Merriman and J. A. Lindsay. They accompanied her to the place where the pair halted her. When the police appeared Johnson is said to have showed fight, and was killed instantly by the return fire of the officers. The sound of the shots drew a curious crowd, which quickly changed to an angry one when the members learned of the incident. The officers resisted all attempts of the crowd to seize the remaining prisoner, and after a gun fight in which three of them were wounded, managed to take him to the police station. DIXIE STIRRED BY MIGRATION OF NEGRO Cities Sense Real Crisis as Exodus of Race Citizens to the North Becomes Increasingly Large Atlanta, Ga., June 22—The southern states are becoming alarmed as a new wave of migration among colored Americans is reported to be sweeping the South. The exodus of the North has been definitely reported by authorities in most of the southern states. The situation is especially evident in Louisiana and Alabama, and in these states authorities are debating means of keeping "Jingoism" their colored citizens. Better Treatment Needed The suggestion put forth as to ways and means of stopping the migration have been wide and numerous. Seeing the necessity of giving the colored American better treatment if they hope for them to continue to live below the Mason and Dixon line, plans for improvement of their conditions have been especially prominent. Would Hold Workers Another suggestion is the enactment of legislation similar to Georgia's which makes it unlawful for any labor agent to recruit colored workers for any city outside the state. Agents from Northern cities are particularly active now, it is said. Another proposal would be to make conditions more attractive for the colored citizen so he would not be lured away so easily by promises of better jobs and more money in the North. Best authorities in the South admit living conditions for the Negro are anything but desirable. The only way it is pointed out for the Southern cities to keep their colored workers is to build better schools, better houses and better streets in the race sections, and higher wages and more money for recreational purposes and public parks. Metropolis Feel Effects The cities of Birmingham and New Orleans are said to be losing race population steadily, and vigorous campaigns have been launched in both localities to check the exodus. The labor commissioner of Louisiana is authority for the statement. Orleans will face a crisis if the ranks of colored workers in the employ of contracting firms are further depleted. Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly $2.00 a Year MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEBster 6194. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers 24th and Grant Sts. WEBster 1100 Satisfactory service always. PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. 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