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African Native Gets Two Million Loan Negro Civil Engineer, Designer of Bridges, Dies at Cleveland LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy Africa Negro Civil Engineer of Bridges Cleveland, Ohio.—James A. Joyce, 61, assistant county bridge engineer for the last 14 years, and designer of many structures in Cleveland and elsewhere, who died Saturday last at his home, 2246 East 80th street, was laid away in Lakeview cemetery, following an impressive funeral ceremony at Mt. Zion' Congregational Temple, Wednesday afternoon. The largest piece of work credited to Mr. Joyce was designing the Detroit-Superior high level bridge. He was in charge of county buildings and PENSION BUREAU DENIES RACIAL SEGREGATION IN THAT DEPARTMENT Official Claims the First Knowledge of Alleged Segregation Policy Derived from Reading Race Papers Washington, D. C. — Officials of the Department of the Interior vigorously denied that there had been any attempt to extend segregation in that department but admitted four clerks "had been moved" because of complaints coming from them, but they would be put back at their old posts. It was originally reported that all colored clerks in the pension bureau were put to work together in the filing division on August 1. Four colored pension examiners had been segregated from Caucasians on July 19th. No comment concerning the matter has thus far been made by Dr. Hubert Work, Secretary of the Interior, who at present is in the west on a business trip. Official Statement C. E. Finley, acting secretary, vigorously denied that there had been any move on foot to segregate employees in that department. He claimed that his first knowledge of it came from reading several colored newspapers. He made inquires, immediately, he said, and was informed that there had been two examiners in one room and two in another, and that they had been moved. They made a complaint about being moved, he said, and it is quite probable that they will be put back where they were. COLOR LINE REMOVED BY AMERICAN LEGION Fitchburg, Mass.—The resolutions commending the affiliated society of the "40 and 8" for removing the color line from its constitution, were adopted, 241 and 211, by the Massachusetts Department of the American Legion here recently. A roll call of posts was needed and a spirited debate followed. The resolution, in effect, passes the color question to the national Legion and instructs the department officers and delegates to the national convention to take up the issue. WOMAN AGED 103 DIES Mrs. Jane Hogan, aged 103, died at the County Hospital, Tuesday, August 16. Mrs. Hogan was a native of Tennessee, and came to Omaha a few years ago to make her home with her only daughter, Mrs. Mollie McKinney, by whom she is survived. The funeral was held Monday from the Joseph D. Lewis Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery. The Rev. O. J. Burkhardt officiated. RETURN FROM GRAND LODGE Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Gooden, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Sands, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Broadus, Mrs. Allen Jones, Mrs. Maggie Moore, Miss Ruth Seay and Mr. Austin Dickerson have returned from Sedalia, Mo., where they attended the sessions of the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s. Dr. Gooden was elected Grand Medical Examiner. Lindbergh Ball and Cabaret Dance by Roosevelt Post at Dreamland hall, August 30th. THE MONITOR machinery, and inspected all metal work for the county. Before he became assistant county engineer, Mr. Joyce was chief engineer and director of the Cowing Engineering company. During that time he designed the Cleveland Hippodrome Co. building, the Jefferson street lift bridge, the Saginaw, Mich., swing bridge, and the Kinsman Road viaduct over the Pennsylvania railroad. Mr. Joyce, who had lived in Cleveland for 40 years, is survived by three daughters and a son. JULIUS CAESAR FAR OUT-CLASSED BY THIS FAST COLORED TYPIST Washington, D. C.—Julius Caesar, whom it was said could dictate to six amuensuera and do several other things at the same time, has been out-classed by a colored typist, Cortez W. Peters, who exhibited much speed and skill in a demonstration at the office of the Recorder of Deeds last week. During the demonstration Mr. Peters conversed with people in the room and at the same time copied accurately 147 words per minute; recited a poem while writing from a copy at the rate of 150 words a minute, added four columns of figures mentally without error, as he rapidly typed from a copy; dashed off 170 words per minute from copy in a speed drive. NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETS Detroit, Mich.—The thirty-second annual convention of the National Medical Association opened in Detroit Monday, August 15th, with over 200 delegates present from every section of the country. The meeting continued for four days. The Allied Medical Society of Wayne county, of which Dr. J. M. Thomas is the president, acted as host. MERCHANT PRINCE MERCHANT PRINCE GIVES TO ORPHANS St. Louis, Mo.—David May, known as "the merchant prince of America," and president of a chain of mammoth dry goods stores throughout the country, passed away at Charlevoix, Mich. Among the stores which he founded and owned a large interest in were the Famous-Barr in St. Louis and the May stores in various cities. In his will he left $2,500 to the St. Louis Colored Orphan Home, the splendid institution of which Mrs. Annie M. Malone is patron and chairman of the board. DAUGHTERS OF BETHEL ARE IN GRAND SESSION The Daughters of Bethel are holding their annual grand session here this week at St. John's A. M. E. church. A number of delegates are present from Kansas and Nebraska. HOME FOR AGED DEDICATED Boston, Mass.—The dedication of Rest Haven, a home for homeless aged people, 120 Fisher avenue, Roxbury, was appropriately celebrated Sunday afternoon. The Home is a gift to the community from Attorney Edgar P. Benjamin, the well known Negro philanthropist and president of the South End Co-operative bank. It will be maintained and supported by the various colored churches of Boston. MAYOR DALHMAN IMPROVING Mayor James C. Dahlman, who has been confined to his bed and room for several weeks with a broken hip, has been permitted to come down stairs, and hopes to be able to go to his office in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Terrace Holden of San Bernardino, Cal., enroute east, spent 2 few days here visiting their cousins, D. G. and John H. Russell. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1927 EDITORIAL (The following contribute important that we gladly accept its issue. We adopt the sentiment and heartily commend them to worthy of our liberal support. Attention should be called Branch of the Young Women's sting the proper response and su Omaha. With as large a Negro per of, it does not reflect credit on Branch barely holding on by the Branch, and the faithful few we. There has been a mistake group, that there is no room on those having wealth and position should be erased at once from wish to say that there is room for every Negro woman in Oma from the ages of six to twenty this community. There are girls and made good, clean women trained to become possible leader How can such a large end complished? Impossible. The girls to the Y. W. C. A. who having, and after all it said and do work done here. They are YOUR girls, so wives program? So, let us appear all build a Y. W. C. A. men will be second to none for a city of Negro citizens. The other Christian- and otherwise, and w intelligence, and the other require INITIATIVE TO GO FORWARD. All the women and mothers up your minds today to become weeks. Send in your application what a hearty welcome you will and poor, educated and unedible support, we need YOUR present With such a beautiful build North Twenty-second street, it as a meeting place for good felt building should be a meeting a clean and helpful. So, women of Omaha, let (The following contributed article is so timely and important that we gladly accept it as our leading Editorial for this issue. We adopt the sentiments herein set forth as our own, and heartily commend them to our readers. The Y. W. C. A. is worthy of our liberal support.—The Editor.) Attention should be called to the fact that the North Side Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association is not getting the proper response and support from the Negro people of Omaha. With as large a Negro population as Omaha now boasts of, it does not reflect credit on anyone, to see the North Side Branch barely holding on by the support given by the Central Branch, and the faithful few who are to be found everywhere. There has been a mistaken idea prevalent among our group, that there is no room or place in the sun for anyone but those having wealth and positions or professions. Such an idea should be erased at once from the minds of the people. We wish to say that there is room and need for everybody; room for every Negro woman in Omaha; room for every Negro girl from the ages of six to twenty. There is work to be done in this community. There are girls to be taken from the streets and made good, clean women of; there are little girls to be trained to become possible leaders of tomorrow. How can such a large end with such small means be accomplished? Impossible. There are parents who send their girls to the Y. W. C. A. who have not set foot inside of the building, and after all it said and done, nothing is known about the work done here. They are YOUR girls, so why not help work out a progressive program? So, let us appeal to your sense of duty, and let us all build a Y. W. C. A. membership in this community that will be second to none for a city with a population of this size of Negro citizens. The other races support their enterprises, Christian- and otherwise, and why can't we? We have the intelligence, and the other requisities, but what we need is the INITIATIVE TO GO FORWARD. All the women and mothers who are not members, make up your minds today to become a member within the next few weeks. Send in your application for membership now, and see what a hearty welcome you will receive. All are invited, rich and poor, educated and uneducated alike. We need YOUR support, we need YOUR presence, if only to come and visit us. With such a beautiful building as the one located at 2306 North Twenty-second street, it is a pity that it is not used daily as a meeting place for good fellowship and comradeship. The building should be a meeting place for all that is good and clean and helpful. So, women of Omaha, let not this note be sounded in vain. THE LIBERIANS WANT U. S. IS RUMORED President King Is Reported to Seeking to Have the Colony Adopted Again by the United States Paris—A rumor is circulating in Paris to the effect that President King of Liberia has come to Europe to get in touch with the American diplomatic representatives in Paris and London with a view to persuading the United States government to again take his country as a colony, believing that this relationship will bring prosperity to his people, says a special dispatch in the Sunday Los Angeles Times. Although the American school books scarcely mention it, Liberia was an American colony until July 26, 1847, when the colored inhabitants there threw off their allegiance. The country is large enough to supply all tropical products, like rubber, that America needs. HOWARD GETS N. Y. MAN Washington, D. C.—Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president of Howard University, has approved the appointment of Mr. Edmund D. Ward of New York City as assistant to the treasurer and chief accountant at the Howard University. ELK LODGE NEWS The regular meeting of Iroquois Lodge No. 92 was held in the lodge rooms Wednesday, August 17. Paul S. Holliday presided as exalted ruler in the absence of Amos Scruggs, who has gone to the grand lodge session in New York. The meeting was short and precise. Thomas Simmons, a boy scout, a member of Troop 33 (Elks Lodge) has gone to Camp Gifford, to spend the ten-day encampment period with the scouts from Troops 23, 79 and 86. Sunday, August 28, is visitors' day at camp. Everyone is invited to come. Take the Burlington train. Fare, 50 cents round trip. Train leaves at 9:30 a. m. and 1:20 p. m., returns at 3:30 p. m. ed article is so timely and im- as our leading Editorial for this stats herein set forth as our own, our readers. The Y. W. C. A. is—The Editor.) It to the fact that the North Side Christian Association is not get- support from the Negro people of population as Omaha now boasts in anyone, to see the North Side the support given by the Central who are to be found everywhere. Then idea prevalent among our place in the sun for anyone but ons or professions. Such an idea at the minds of the people. We and need for everybody; room Omaha; room for every Negro girl. There is work to be done in girls to be taken from the streets of; there are little girls to be adlers of tomorrow. I with such small means be ac- acere are parents who send their we not set foot inside of the build- one, nothing is known about the why not help work out a progres- sal to your sense of duty, and let membership in this community that y with a population of this size traces support their enterprises, why can't we? We have the ins- ities, but what we need is the RD. ers who are not members, make a member within the next few on for membership now, and see will receive. All are invited, rich located alike. We need YOUR race, if only to come and visit us. ding as the one located at 2306 is a pity that it is not used daily lowship and comradeship. The place for all that is good and not this note be sounded in vain. CHICAGO GETS THREE NEW POLITICAL JOBS Chicago—Close upon the heels of the announcement last Thursday that Patrick E. Prescott of the firm of Bibb and Prescott, lawyers, and one of the editors of The Chicago Whip, had been appointed an assistant corporation counsel at $5,000 a year, came the further news Monday that Attorney William H. Temple had been made an assistant city attorney, and Attorney George Lawrence an assistant corporation counsel. This increases to five the number of Negroes holding responsible positions in the office of the corporation counsel. Samuel Tttleson. THE SOUTH SIDE CULTURAL CENTER There will be a meeting of the Improvement Club at the Center, Wednesday, August 31. The club has been conducting a home improvement campaign at the Center on the South Side. Forty dollars has been offered in prizes. Ten dollars for the home showing greatest improvement, $7.50 for the second prize, $5 for the third and seven prizes of $2.50 each. At this meeting it is hoped to decide upon a permanent organization. The ladies of the club will serve refreshments, the men will arrange the program. A committee of ministers from the South Side churches will decide the prize winners. ENTERTAINS FOR WIFE Mr. Henry Johnson entertained at a delightful four-course dinner party Wednesday evening in honor of his wife, Ruth, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. Covers were laid for ten. The guests included: The Misses Florence Jones, Donna Perry, Hazel Roulette, Ethel Jones, Mattie Hendrix, and Mesdames James Lapsley, Henry Johnson, Merton Ellison, Richard Reynolds, and M. Renfro. After dinner musical numbers were given by Hazel Roulette, Florence Jones and Mrs. James Lapsley of Chicago. Dance with Roosevelt Post No. 30, American Legion, at the Emancipation Celebration at Krug Park, September 12th. Million TWO MILLION DOLLAR LOAN GIVEN NEGRO Huge Sum to Go for Financing the Cocoa Growing Industry— African Native Handles Transaction New York.—Following close on the heels of the prompt settlement of the Liberian war debt to the United States, another financial negotiation of a huge scope is underway between United States banking houses and representatives of the large Negro dominion. Preliminary negotiations for a two million dollar loan have been concluded by Winifred Tete-Ansa, a native of the Gold Coast, West Africa, with New York banking interests. The loan is to be used to finance production and marketing of cocoa grown on the Gold Coast. Tete-Ansa is quoted as saying that his primary object in seeking financial assistance for the cocoa growers of his country was to relieve them of the domination now exercised by a group of London cocoa importing interests known as The African and Eastern. He declared that prices obtained by natives for their cocoa at the depot of The African and Eastern and its subsidiaries was below the world market price. He said he intended to take a staff of the American executives back to Acora to take charge of the co-operative crop bank which he plans to establish. FIRST COLORED WOMAN EDITOR IN COLORADO NOW OMAHA RESIDENT The following item, published in The Western Appeal of Pueblo, Colo., will be of interest to Omahans: "The first colored woman editor in the state of Colorado was Mrs. Julia Embry. It is also interesting to know that her name is listed in the 'Who's Who in the Colored Race.' She is now Mrs. Hiram R. Greenfield of Omaha, but we are all proud to remember her as a prominent resident of Colorado Springs." ON THE LINDBERG RECEPTION COMMITTEE Acting Mayor Hopkins has appointed Dr. W. W. Peebles, Edward W. Killingsworth, Commander Roosevelt Post American Legion, and the Rev. John Albert Williams, as members of the Lindberg reception committee. DISTRICT ASSOCIATION HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MEET The Omaha and Council Bluffs District Association and Women's Missionary Society have been holding their fourth annual session this week at Pleasant Green Baptist church. The sessions opened Tuesday morning and closed Friday. An interesting and varied program of services, papers and discussions occupied the session. There was a good attendance. Rev. Z. E. McGee is moderator, Rev. E. H. McDonald, secretary, Prof. S. N. Blake, president S. S. convention, and Mrs. M. King, president of the Women's Missionary Society. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The committee of management of the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., wishes to thank each and every one for their patronage at their Seventh Anniversary Homecoming on August 18, last Thursday afternoon. The committee had planned such a delicious as well as novel luncheon that all were well pleased. Those who did not attend missed a very enjoyable time. The committee of management is sponsoring a popularity contest held between contestants from the various committees. Books are now out, and all of the people who are approached in Omaha are asked to help as far as they are able. A very excellent prize is offered to the successful contestant, as well as a prize for all others who are entered. But that is the secret. The contest will run for a period of two or three weeks longer, and we ask your support. GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 631 n Loan BOOZES CLEARED OF MURDER CHARGES BROUGHT BY SISTER State Refuses to Support the Case Against Wealthy Citizens—Accusers Failed to Make Appearance at Hearing EFFORT TO DISCREDIT PROMINENT PEOPLE Cleveland, Miss.—The sensational charges brought against Eugene Booze, special flood relief worker, and his wife, Mrs. Mollie Booze, republican national committee woman from Mississippi, and three other persons, in connection with the death of Isaiah Montgomery, father of Mrs. Booze, said to have resulted from poisoning, were dismissed Saturday by David Arnold, justice of the peace at Cleveland. Murder Charge Brought An affidavit charging murder was sworn to by Miss Stella Montgomery, another daughter, against Mr. Booze and his wife; B. A. Green, mayor of Mound Bayou, Miss.; C. V. Thurmond, Mr. Montgomery's former secretary, and his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Thurmond. Upon hearing of the case at Rosedale Saturday, Magistrate Arnold dismissed the case on motion of District Attorney John P. Smith, who said the State was unable to make a case. The five persons who were named as defendants in the case are wealthy residents of the all-colored town of Mound Bayou, Miss., of which the late Isaiah Montgomery was the founder. Booze and his wife, with the other three defendants, were charged with having murdered Mr. Montgomery by poisoning. Notwithstanding the fact of Montgomery's death having occurred in March, 1924, the charges were not made until last week, and the affidavits were made by two race detectives, said to reside in Jackson, Miss., at the instigation of Miss Estelle Montgomery. None of the accusers were present Saturday, hence the dismissal of the charges. Estate Contested At the death of Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Booze was made executor of his estate. Soon afterward Estelle filed a bill in chancery asking that Booze be dismissed as executor, which was refused by the court. Mr. Montgomery left a considerable estate, which has been the bone of contention and has resulted in a number of court proceedings, culminating in the case today on a charge of murder. Owing to the prominence of Mr. Booze, who is treasurer for the Third Mississippi district of the republican party, and his wife, Mrs. Booze, national committee woman of the republican party in this state, the case has attracted a great deal of attention. Mr. Booze alleges that it is a movement on the part of political enemies in this state to discredit him in the councils of the republican party. BANKERS TO MEET Philadelphia—The National Negro Bankers Association, which was organized in the city of Philadelphia last September, Major R. R. Wright, president, is to hold its second annual meeting in Durham, N. C., on September 15 and 16. DENTISTS MEET Washington, D. C.—The Interstate Dental Association, made up of colored dentists from 21 states, met here last week in its fourteenth session, with headquarters in the science hall and dental infirmary at Howard University. Mesdames A. D. James and J. F. Smith were hostesses at a very pleasant kensington at the home of the former, 4421 South Twenty-sixth street, on Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Lillian Black, a former resident of Omaha, now residing in Los Angeles, Cal. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, July 2, 1915 at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS Editor W. W. MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. 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SEGREGATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYES Subordinates may be responsible for the segregation of federal employees in the departments at Washington. While we know the tendency of under officials to strut and show their brief authority, we hardly believe that they would dare do many things with which they are justly charged did they not tacitly understand that they were acting in accord with the sentiments and wishes of their superiors. Segregation among federal employees at Washington is a fact, plain, proven, indisputable. Somebody can stop it. It has grown and is growing. This fact has been brought to President Coolidge's attention. Senator Butler admits that it will only take an executive order from Coolidge to stop it. For some reason, up until the present, such an order has not been issued. Recently, a policy of segregation was instituted in the Pension Bureau. It was adroitly done and with that damnable hypocrisy which always characterizes such movements. Somebody ordered the separation of the Negro employees from the whites. However, it was done. Now comes C. E. Finley, acting secretary, and denies there was any segregation intended or implied in this arrangement and that he knew nothing about it until he read of it in colored newspapers. This confession shows that even a government official can gain valuable information by reading race publications, and fortunately, more and more people are reading them. Now, whether subordinates or higher officials are responsible for this undemocratic and baneful practice towards government employees it ought to be stopped as absolutely unworthy of a government of the magnitude and ideals of that of the United States. Church Rev WARD BURGESS ACQUITTED Friends of Ward Burgess who have known him for many years and appreciated all he stood for in Omaha, were unwilling to believe that he was guilty of wilful and deliberate fraud in connection with the failure of the M. E. Smith and Burgess-Nash companies which was such a crushing blow to the business and financial interests of this city. The failure of these firms was nothing short of a calamity. It was believed that Ward Burgess in all he did was making a herculean effort to avert that calamity. Had others not withdrawn and fulfilled their promises these firms might have been saved. That the courts have cleared the name of Ward Burgess and his two co-defendants from the charge of fraud is not only gratifying to Mr. Burgess but to his many friends whose confidence in his integrity was never shaken. WELCOME "LINDY" Next Tuesday Omaha is to honor as its guest Colonel Lindberg. All citizens are proud of the notable achievement of this intrepid young American in his historic flight across the Atlantic. They are proud, too, of the fact that he has shown himself a young man of parts by his poise and balance in the midst of praise and adulation which would have turned older heads than his. As an apostle of good will between America and the old world, as an exponent of aerial transportation and as a representative young man of clean and temperate life and of high ideals, Lindberg will be an inspiration to all American youth and Omaha will give him cordial welcome and will not only be honored but helped by his presence. Welcome, "Lindy," welcome. THE MONITOR Helps to a Religious Life The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity August 28, 1927 O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or eveu as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall bea based; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.—St. Luke xiii. 9-14. This prayer begins with the assertion of a truth which is frequently overlooked, and that is that God's manifestation of His almighty power, is not in the work of creation, wonderful as it is, but in "showing mercy and pity." This is quite plain when we consider the work of man's redemption which reveals God's infinite love. Realizing, then, the tender mercy of God towards His children, the natural impulse of the heart is to desire "such a measure of grace" that our lives may be lived conformably to His will, that is in "running the way of His commandments." "Heavenly treasure," which exceeds all that we can desire, is the reward of a godly life. A braggart and a penitent are brought to our attention in the Gospel of the day. Which type do you admire? Which of these men are you? Are you a booster about your own goodness and believing your boast by your criticism of others, or a sincere penitent for your own sins and shortcomings? BRAGGART or PENITENT, which are YOU? THE COLORED MAN A Fragment Two men were climbing the heights of Calvary; one was white, and, Oh, so weary! On His head was a crown of thorns; His beautiful hair and brow were clotted with blood; on His shoulders a heavy cross, to which white men purposed to nail Him. A jeering mob trailed in the wake, shouting: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" He staggered, then fell prone to the earth. The other man, stalwart and strong, curious but sympathetic, was a colored man from Cyrene. He had come to Jerusalem to inquire after Jehovah. The priests and soldiers observed him, saw that he was black, and promptly impressed him into service, compelling him to take the burden from the quivering form of the Victim, and carry it to the crest of Goldgotha. A Prayer There is nothing more vicarious in the annals of man. The colored race has always been compelled to carry the burden of mankind. It is a privilege to write a little brief for the colored man. It is no stigma on him that his skin is a little darker than that of the Caucasian; he has an inherent right to wear the countenance that the Creator has bestowed upon him, and the white man has no right to hold him accountable for that color. I have traveled a great deal, have preached and lectured over a vast domain, and have observed that the colored man is not an habitual tramp, begging bread from door to door; he does not asck alms, but work, and usually gets it; he seldom asks favors, and really gets few. He often lives on short rations. Some folks say "he takes things," but in Southern states many hotels have no keys, though their rooms often open on the gallery. He does not usually find a grave in the Potter's field. Thank God, he is a constitutionalist, and is not often a "soap box agitator." He is naturally cheerful, and never a pessimist. Can you recall a single colored anarchist in the history of this country? Three presidents have been murdered—by white men. He is inclined to music. To whistle and to sing are his delight. Above all, he believes in God. His conduct does not always square with the Divine law—neither does that of the white man. He is intensely American, and loves the flag. His enemies say he is lazy, but some whites are also averse to hard work. We are told that he lacks virtue, but do not others lack the same quality? In conclusion, I do contend that no race has done more for itself, for its betterment and elevation in so brief a time, as the lately liberated colored man, and I will not forget that a colored man bore the cross of the Savior of the World to the crest of Calvary. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of George G. Johnson, 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 17th day of September, 1927, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 17th day of September, 1927, at 9 o'clock a. m., to contest said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Ray L. Williams or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3t-8-26-27 County Judge 700 Peters Trust Building NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Charles Wilson, non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that Pearl Wilson, your wife, the plaintiff, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 24th day of May, 1927, to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you on the grounds of desertion and non-support. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 25th day of September, 1927. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the public, the churches, and many friends for the donations for the burial of my mother, Mrs. Jane Hogan, who passed away at the age of 103 years. The floral offerings and kindness of friends will never be forgotten by her daughter.—Mrs. Mollie (Mother) McKinney. 2116 North Twenty-fourth Street Webster 6014 Webster 6014 Special Prices to Churches and Lodges Open Early Open Evenings Telephone Your Order. Prompt Attention Charles F. Davis Attorney A. Count Wilkinson, former editor of The New Era, and ex-exalted ruler of Iroquois Lodge, is in New York attending the Elks convention. 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We or round as you might prefer for your Sand DANISH PASTRY MADE WITH BUTTER ROLLS R LEAF NAPKIN ROLLS PARKER Specials for Saturday CAKES Large and Small ITE SQUARE CAKE Butter Cream Icing 30 cents OPEN LOAF CAKE 25 cents NEY CREAM SQUARE CAKE 25 cents PIES FRESH APPLE CUSTARD PIE LEMON PIE BLUEBERRY CH BROWN BET COOKIES 15 cents 2 doz. for 2 endable Family Serv by Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wear Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Net Wash - - - 4¢ per L Shirfty Wash - - 6¢ per L Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. HOLM & SHERM Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings Wet Wash - - - 4c per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6c per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 ROSS DRU Phones WEbster 277 Full L DRUGS, TOILETRY Best Sodas an 2306 North FREE D PATRONIZE THE ST Corner 14th and Dodge Stre Agents for BRUN BOSS DRUG STORE Bones WEbster 2770 and WEbster 2770 Full Line of S. TOILETRIES and SUNDAYS Best Sodas and Ice Cream 2306 North 24th Street FREE DELIVERY ONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE 24th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKS BRUNSWICK Phon and ROSS DRUG STORE Phones WEbster 2770 and WEbster 2771 Full Line of DRUGS, TOILETRIES and SUNDRIES Best Sodas and Ice Cream 2306 North 24th Street FREE DELIVERY PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Agents for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records ICE CREAM Best on the Market Taylor's North Twenty-fourth S Prices to Churches and e Your Order. Prompt lor's Dairy venty-fourth Street Webster Churches and Lodges Open Eve der. Prompt Attention is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 Webster 2000 and Ames—1806 Farnam our Bakeries! We are preparing day breakfast, dinner and supper. Fill TOAST well Makay, for your table. It prefer for your Sandwiches MADE WITH BUTTER BLLS ROLLS PARKER HOUSE or Saturday PIES FRESH APPLE PIE CUSTARD PIE LEMON PIE BLUEBERRY PIE CHERRY PIE BROWN BETTY COOKIES 15 cents 2 doz. for 25c family Service" s' and Gents' Wearing ehold Furnishings LAUNDERING - - 4¢ per lb. - - 6¢ per lb. Dry—Family Finish —Blankets, Etc. SHERMAN UG STORE D and WEbster 2771 ine of IES and SUNDRIES and Ice Cream Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 8841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Hazel Shepherd, a former Omaha girl, now residing in New York, motored from New York with Ruth and Charley Carey, for a ten days' visit with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Douglas, 2824 Douglas street. They left August 17 for Chicago, and will tour to Cleveland, Washington and up into Canada before returning home. Pay your subscription when our collector calls. If you have been receiving the paper you owe for it and the law says you MUST pay. Miss Gonzella Burrell went to New York Thursday as a delegate to the Elks convention. She will be gone for two weeks. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEBster 4162. Mrs. Jerry Smith is quite ill at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Henry Nix, at 2617 Erskine street, having suffered a paralytic stroke last Saturday. Miss Georgiana Seraphin, a teacher in the schools at New Orleans, La., arrived last Monday and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Marie Locoq, at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A. Lindbergh Ball and Cabaret Dance by Roosevelt Post at Dreamland hall, August 30th. Mrs. S. A. Steele and little daughter, Ethel Marie, arrived Thursday from Minneapolis and is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. John A. Williams at the rectory. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hibbs have returned after a pleasant two weeks' motor trip to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo and points in Canada. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms. Near carline. Reasonable. Webster 1053. Freddie Banks, nephew of Mrs. H. H. J. Pinkett, arrived Sunday morning from Peoria, Ill., for a visit with his aunt. Mrs. Nat Hunter motored over to Detroit August 7, with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Saunders, for a three weeks' vacation. Returning she joined her husband in Chicago where he was attending the K. P. Grand Lodge. FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly furnished, strictly modern. Private kitchen and bath. The new James Apartments. Call at 2221 North Twenty-fifth St. Web. 3634. On Tuesday evening, August 16, the Cupid Club gave a birthday party in honor of their president, Mrs. Julia Wright, who celebrated her twenty-fourth anniversary, at the home of Mrs. Charles Pickens, 1918 North Twenty-fifth street. Twenty-four guests were present, who presented many valuable presents. A three-course luncheon was served. FOR RENT. Furnished room near two carlines. 2015 Izard street. Atlantic 1609. Four boy scouts of Troop 86 of the Cultural Center, South Side, left last Saturday, August 20, for a ten days' camping period at Camp Gifford, Martin Thomas acting as Scout Master. The boys who went are: David Biddles, Delmar Dodson, Valrie Johnson and J. C. Harris. A number of the parents are planning to go to the camp on visitors' day. M. --- Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well as scientifically Mrs. M. F. Jackson and daughter, Olive, 2219 Ohio street, have gone for a two weeks' visit in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. P. W. White, 2317 Charles street, has returned from the Grand Session at Sedalia, Mo. She was elected Grand Mother Matron of the Juveniles. Dance with Roosevelt Post No. 30, American Legion, at the Emancipation Celebration at Krug Park, September 12th. Mr. A. S. Barnett of Chicago motored over to Omaha this week for a brief visit with his brother, Mr. F. L. Barnett, and friends. He was accompanied by his nephew, Aked Barnett. Miss Ceilla Stewart of Red Oak, Ia., is the house guest of her cousin, Miss Gladys Brown, 2883 Miami street. FOR RENT. Light housekeeping rooms, furnished. 2629 Seward street. Webster 1825. 2t. Mr. Henry Black entertained a number of the younger folks at a very pleasant surprise dancing party at the risedence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hicks, 2532 Maple street, last Thursday evening in honor of his daughter, Carmalita. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pamphlet of Memphis, Tenn., were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas, 2212 Ohio street. They left Wednesday for Chicago and St. Louis, where they will attend the grand session of the K. of P. before returning $home. Mr. Henry C. Smith motored to Chicago in his beautiful Packard 6. In company with him were John Grant Pegg, Arthur McCan and Robt. Allen. He will also go to Niagara Falls, and meet his mother in Buffalo. Mrs. J. H. Smith and daughter, Marjorie, left over the Burlington Saturday for Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo and Cleveland. Mesdames B. Napier and H. Biddiex, 2218 North Twenty-seventh avenue, gave a luncheon party in honour of Mesdames Lillie Black of Los Angeles, Cal., D. J. Howard of Seattle, Wash., E. Lyus of New York City, and the two school teachers of Kansas City, Kan., Misses Hunt and Hynes. Miss Viola Wainwright and Miss Mildred Carter, daughter and niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wainwright, 2932 North Twenty-fifth street, left last Saturday for Lawrence, Kan., where they will spend a few weeks visiting with relatives and friends. Mrs. B. Napier and niece, Elnar Moore, 2218 North Twenty-seventh avenue, will leave soon for Detroit, Mich., for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. O. W. Higbee, and niece, Somette Moore. TO SEE YOU Miss Etta Green is the authorized Monitor collector. She has your bill. Please pay when she calls. She is coming to see you. Be prepared to pay something on account if you cannot pay all. Please do not put her off. PLEASE PAY Many subscriptions are now long past due. It will be greatly appreciated if you will either bring your money to the office or be prepared to pay when our collector calls. Funeral 2416 North 22nd St. A Modern F Endeavoring at all demand econo as scien W. L. Myers THE MONITOR Walter W. Seals, R. L. Jackson and Henry Moss have returned from a pleasant and successful fishing trip to Lake Andes, South Dakota. Miss Gladys Brown entertained with a dancing party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Brown, 2883 Miami street, last Thursday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott of Chicago. FOR RENT — Furnished apartment or furnished room in strictly modern home. Webster 4162. 2310 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA A delegation of about fourteen Master Masons of Lincoln attended the Annual Session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of the Nebraska Jurisdiction at Omaha last week. They reported a fine session, and hospitality shown them unsurpassed. Remit for your Monitor NOW. Mrs. Cora Gregg left for her home in Bruswick, Mo., last week after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mayme Todd, who accompanied her to Omaha. Messrs. John Johnson, Reams Adair, George W. Owens and John W. Knight left last week for Gary, Ind. Messrs. T. T. McWilliams, M. E. Williams, H. R. Venable and Bud Walker motored to New York City this week to attend the annual convention of the Elks. Harry Cooper acted as chauffeur for the bunch. All Master Masons of Lincoln are elated over the fact that T. T. McWilliams was elected Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of Nebraska at Omaha last week. Congratulations to you, T. T. Mr. Guy Wiley entertained the Utopian Art Club at his home last Thursday night. A fair attendance was reported. W. W. MOSLEY. Thrift Aid to Courage Thriftlessness often fosters cowardice. Thrift inspires courage. Shiftless persons rarely have much backbone. They are so dependent upon others for assistance that often they cannot assert themselves to preserve their self-respect. Their wasteful habits sap their self-reliance, their self-assurance. The thrifty individual, of the other hand, has learned to stand on his own feet. He has learned how to take care of himself, how to manage his affairs, how to provide against emergencies. Therefore, he is little inclined to submit to uncalled for indignities. Nor is he afraid to take reasonable risks. His financial backing gives him courage. And without courage few successful careers have been built up. Thus we arrive at this formula: Thrift develops success.—Forbes Magazine. Kin to a Mysterious Race So long ago that it is impossible to say when, there dwelt in Europe or Asia a most remarkable tribe of mankind. These people are not mentioned in any ancient history and no legend gives a hint of their existence. They were the so-called fathers of the Aryans who now people the earth, and the knowledge we have learned about them has been learned through the study of words. Word by word the language of the original Aryans has been exhumed from the descendent modern languages until, pieced together, they tell the story of a vanished people. Historians tell us that words and customs are a great index to the life of any race.—Capper's Weekly. Crashing the Gate A young son came to his mother one day carrying an invitation to a children's party to be given by one of the mothers in the neighborhood. As it carried an R. S. V. P. the mother at once dispatched an acceptance for her son. The boy attended the party as planned and some time afterward the mother asked him where the envelope was in which his invitation had come. The son replied: "Oh. I didn't get my envelope. I traded a marble for a invitation." Home Phone Web. 0248 uneral Home times to meet the nically as well tifically "How much for this little spool of silk?" asked Audrey, who was shopping in a neighborhood store. "Twenty cents? That is about twice what I usually pay." "But most of the silkworms died last year," said the proprietor. "I suppose if I wanted a roll of tape most of the tapeworms would up and lie, too?" Thereupon the astute little girl lifted dignifiedly out—Kansas Citr. Dinosaur "Revamped" one of the world's largest dinosaur (ornithia), which died about 30,000 40 years ago, is to be put on its leg again at the Natural History museum south Kensington, England. The ornithia lived in the estuaries of rivers, laked eggs, and ate floating vegetation. It was about 50 feet long and 30 feet high, and weighed something like ten tons. Its bones were found in Tanganyika. Schoolboy "Howlers" Extracts from written answers to English schoolboys' examination papers "The Nile is the only remarkable river in the world. It was discovered by Doctor Livingstone, and it fises in Mungo Park." "Constantino the Lion is on the Golden horn, a strong fortress, has a university, and was the residence of Peter the Great. Its chief building is the Sublime Port' Cyprus came into our possession in 1878, and was given to Lord Beaconsfield." "Julius Caesar invaded Britain 100 B.C. The condition of the Britons was in a rude state. The people lived in huts made of straw, and the women wore their hair down the backs with torches in their hands." Mrs. J. Julian Walker, now of Memphis, Tenn., has protested coming to Nebraska to live with me. I take this method to inform the public that as her husband, I am not responsible for her. All indications point to the fact that she has deserted me. Signed: DR. J. JULIAN WALKER. —Adv. Four flats and three store rooms at Twenty-seventh and Lake. Repairs made to suit renter. Low rents for respectable and responsible renters. CHAS. SOLOMON, —Adv. 2615 Maple St. LEGAL NOTICE Ed. F. Morearty Attorney at Law Peters Trust Building Notice of Service by Publication To Roy Pitts, non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that Hattie J. Pitts, your wife, the plaintiff, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 6th day of May, 1927, to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and non-support. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 10th day of September, 1927. HATTIE J. PITTS, 4t.-8-12-27 Plaintiff. For LOWER PRICES ON FURNITURE Rugs and Draperies with CREDIT and the smallest monthly payments see HARTMAN'S 413-15-17 So. 16th St. HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street Rooms by day — 50c, 75c. $1.00 By the week — $2.00 to $4.00 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Mayme Mason D. G. Russell, Prop. — Omaha Phone JA. 2466 Her Idea of It NOTICE CHEAPER RENTS Roosevelt Post No. 30 AMERICAN LEGION Grand Lindberg Ball and Caberet Dance DREAMLAND HALL Tues. Aug. 30 LINDBERG DAY "Come Let Us Teach You the LINDBERG HOP!" Admission----50 Cents Cabaret Features: EWELL CARTER Featuring "Tonight You Belong To Me" and "Muddy Water Blues" AARON GLASS Featuring "Me and My Shadow" and "Just Like a Butterfly Caught in the Rain" DO YOU WISH YOUR CHILDREN TO LEARN GOOD MANNERS? FREE!! China, Silverware and Linen Keys Given with Every 25-cent Purchase A Key Given with Soda Fountain Service Peoples' Drug Store 435-37-39 Keeline Building, Atlantic 3623 Residence 3012 Miami Street, Webster 6426 Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-screen, re-roof or re-paint, or anything in the repairing line. Let us figure on your storm windows. See us about our ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. H. GROSS LUMBER & WRECKING CO. 2102 Nicholas Street WEbster 2234 Call Webster 7020 for Reservations Cabaret Features: EWELL CARTER Featuring "Tonight You Belong To Me" and Water Blues" AARON GLASS Featuring "Me and My Shadow" and "Just Like fly Caught in the Rain" DO YOU WISH YOUR CHILD TO LEARN GOOD MANNE Send them to ST. BENEDICT'S SELECT SCHOOL, at 2324 Grant street, which is the only school in Omaha where they will be taught religion and learn to say their prayers. The Sisters in charge will train them to politeness and good manners. The school opens on Tuesday, September 6th. FREE 153 PIECE TABLE SET China, Silverware and Linen Keys Given with Every 25-cent Pu A Key Given with Soda Fountain S Three of These Keys Unlock Boxes Containing Peoples' Drug Sto 2414 North Twenty-fourth Street Phones: WE. 6323 and WE. 1091 Efficiency Is Our Motto PROMPT FREE DELIVERY SERVICE HAVE YOU INSURANCE? IF NOT, SEE HICKS 435-37-39 Keeline Building, Atlant Residence 3012 Miami Street, Webs Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re- PAGE THREE