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Property Loss To Exceed Two Million ORGANIZATIONS FORM MERGER AND WILL OPPOSE SEGREGATION Consolidation of N. E. R. League and National Race Congress Affected—Miller President of New Body—Jernigan Is Vice President—Neil and Trotter, Secretaries—Segregation Denounced at Twentieth Annual Session of League—Opposition To Any Candidate With a Segregated Department Urged. PETITION OF AFRO-AMERICANS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Washington, D. C., December 5, 1927. To the Congress of the United States of America: We the undersigned citizens of the United States of America, seeking the abolition of the civil and political disabilities under which millions of American citizens live, because of African extraction and descent, do petition your honorable body, to abolish by appropriate legislation, color segregation in interstate travel, in federal employment, in federal territory and elsewhere; to provide adequate educational facilities in the South for colored youth, and to give federal aid to Southern education; to end the military occupation of Haiti, as a violation of the Declaration of Independence, of international law, of the right of the Haitian people to maintain their independent national existence; to carry out your sworn obligations to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution, and to afford protection of life by passage of a federal law against lynching and mob violence. Name Address Name Address Name Address Name Address Name Address Sign and Send to—JAMES L. NEIL, Secretary, 906 Tea Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 States a Copy $2.00 a Year—5 cents a Copy Prope ORGANIZATIONS FOR AND WILL OPER Consolidation of N. E. R. League and Miller President of New Body— Trotter, Secretaries—Segregatic Session of League—Opposition Department Urged. Washington, D. C., Oct. 29—"Then you want every colored employee in a room with some white?" Answer: "Yes, and mixed up with them, too." Such was the pith of the colloquy between Secretary Work of the Interior Department, this afternoon, and William Monroe Trotter as the spokesman of a delegation from the twentieth annual meeting of the National Equal Rights League, at the close of its twentieth annual session consolidated with the National Race Congress, in which were Rev. W. H. Jarnigan, vice president of the Equal Rights League and Race Congress of America; M. R. Clarke, M. W. Spencer, George A. Parker, Rev. Randolph, Neval H. Thomas and A. S. Pinkett of the local N. A. A. C. P., and Robert J. Nelson of the Elks Civil Liberties Commission. The Secretary tried to pooh-pooh the separation, to claim it was not for color, but kind of work, etc. Spokesman Trotter insisted Miss Gretchen McRae was excluded from the room filled with white stenographers in the General Land Office and placed in a room with colored men, and male employees were put in separate rooms, or rooms by themselves, that it could fairly be considered by anyone as segregation due to prejudice and was injurious as strengthening segregation in all lines. The delegation agreed to send in the facts in writing. The convention was held as a mass race congress in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran streets, from Tuesday afternoon until midnight on Friday. It was featured by four night mass meetings of earnest oratory against segregation and race discrimination, and for independent voting for candidates in 1928, on the basis of their announced attitude on segregation, peonage, disfranchisement and lynching, but with no regard to party label. The race was urged to oppose every form of segregation and race discrimination, using trade-boycott and political reprisal in retaliation, by Prof. Neval H. Thomas, President of the Washington National A. A. C. P., William Monroe Trotter of Boston, and Rev. Geo. F. Miller of New York, the national president who presided at the convention. Thomas J. Johnson of the Washington League, told of the famous audi- PETITION OF AFRO-AMERICA OF THE UNITED STATES Washing To the Congress of the United States We the undersigned citizens, seeking the abolition of the civil which millions of American citraction and descent, do petition by appropriate legislation, color in federal employment, in federal vide adequate educational facilities and to give federal aid to Southe occupation of Haiti, as a violation THE MONITOR ence with Secretary Work, which broke up segregation in the Pension Department, and Professor Kelly Miller and others spoke. Richard B. Moore of New York, secretary of the National Negro Labor congress, advised manly resistance and participation in forming a new party. Thomas M. Dent, representing the Shriners urged fight in the courts. Robert J. Nelson of the Elks urged opposition to any candidate favored by the Ku Klux Klan, and condemned President Coolidge for not having the colored members of the national republican committee at the White House breakfast. T. H. R. Clarke outlined the race petition to congress. W. M. Trotter also opposed voting for any candidate for the presidency who had segregation in their departments. James L. Neil read the resolutions for Marcus Garvey's pardon and commended the Neval Thomas audience with Secretary Work. M. W. Spencer delivered the address of welcome. The Officers After committees representing both sides had conferred for two days, the National Race Congress proposal for consolidation was accepted, and a historic unifying of the race in its battle for civil liberty was consummated at midnight. The officers are as follows: G. F. Miller, president; Rev. William H. Jernigan, vice-president at large; Rev. C. H. Medford, first vice-president; Rev. M. W. Spencer, second vice-president; Rev. B. W. Swan, of Massachusetts, third vice-president; James L. Neil, recording secretary; Rev. W. A. Taylor, assistant recording secretary; W. M. Trotter, of Massachusetts, corresponding secretary; Rev. J. H. Randolph, assistant secretary; George A. Parker, treasurer; Rev. T. S. Horton, of New York, organizer; Rev. L. B. Brooks, of South Carolina, assistant organizer; Rev. H. B. Taylor, chapain; J. H. R. Clarke, president of the petitions committee; Rev. C. J. Wilcher, of New Jersey, treasurer. National Petition Conference The new executive committee met today, and decided to seek signatures for the petition through the race press, churches and organizations, and hold a National Petition Congress here together and present the petition to congress the day it opens on December 5. 1927. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, November 4, 1927 EDITORIAL During the last city campaign, vote saved the day for the "Squire been thrown to the "Citizens" that would have been knocked higher, didates unquestionably would have four. The "combination" would one, except the most unsophistic successful carrying out of any personal, is only possible where the chine" or "combine." Granted, it to be so, the fact remains that it "The City Hall gang," as the and become "The City Hall gang, administration, can only successf and unified action. One but cause considerable disturbance by machine. We believe that the "Cogo, is a pretty good gang, just abo. We know that there are those we profess to believe that a new Omaha a virtually perfect city, ffi not believe this, nor have we any with our opinion. There are no should be purged and towards abiding citizen should contribute overnight job. We, therefore, so gang" would be any more success city than the "old gang." The chief point, however, that present city administration over "combine" or "machine," if you they have been frank enough to entitled our people to well-meri positions, this recognition has not notable exceptions. Certain pome of the commissioners after support given them, are not yet months have passed. The Mon were made in good faith. We h this. The Monitor respectfully urge to keep faith with our people in pects us to keep faith with it. are what the great majority of gentlemen. Are we to be disap last city campaign it was admitted today for the "Square Seven" slater at the "Citizens' Ticket" the admirer knocked higher than "Gilroy's knowledgeably would have been defeated combination" would have been broken almost unsophisticated and trusting, giving out of any political policy, a possible where there is a smoothine." Granted, if you please, that it remains that it is. "All gang," as the outside "gang," at the City Hall gang," sneeringly calls can only successfully carry out its action. One bull in the political mole disturbance but not seriously in believe that the "City Hall gang," as good gang, just about as good a one there are those who do not agree to give that a new set of commissionally perfect city, free from all vice and not have we any quarrel with the nation. There are many evils from need and towards this needed purge, should contribute his influence, be We, therefore, seriously questioning any more successful in giving us a old gang." In point, however, that we desire to main administration owes its maintenance machine," if you please, to the coldfrank enough to admit. Despite people to well-merited recognition a recognition has not yet been given,ons. Certain positions, definite missioners after the election, in rethem, are not yet forthcoming, classed. The Monitor believes that good faith. We hope that we are respectfully urges the present city with our people in this matter of pop faith with it. Positions, not spat majority of our citizens expect we to be disappointed? During the last city campaign it was admitted that the colored vote saved the day for the "Square Seven" slate. Had this vote been thrown to the "Citizens' Ticket" the administration ticket would have been knocked higher than "Gilroy's kite." Three candidates unquestionably would have been defeated, and probably four. The "combination" would have been broken up and everyone, except the most unsophisticated and trusting, knows that the successful carrying out of any political policy, city, state, or national, is only possible where there is a smoothly running "machine" or "combine." Granted, if you please, that this ought not to be so, the fact remains that it is. "The City Hall gang," as the outside "gang," anxious to get in and become "The City Hall gang," sneeringly calls the present city administration, can only successfully carry out its policy by agreement and unified action. One bull in the political china shop may cause considerable disturbance but not seriously interfere with the machine. We believe that the "City Hall gang," as things political go, is a pretty good gang, just about as good a one as we could get. We know that there are those who do not agree with us and who profess to believe that a new set of commissioners would make Omaha a virtually perfect city, free from all vice and evil. We do not believe this, nor have we any quarrel with those who disagree with our opinion. There are many evils from which our city should be purged and towards this needed purgation every law-abiding citizen should contribute his influence, but it is no mere overnight job. We, therefore, seriously question whether a "new gang" would be any more successful in giving us a better governed city than the "old gang." The chief point, however, that we desire to make is this: The present city administration owes its maintenance in power, as a "combine" or "machine," if you please, to the colored vote. This they have been frank enough to admit. Despite this fact, which entitled our people to well-merited recognition in the matter of positions, this recognition has not yet been given, with one or two notable exceptions. Certain positions, definitely promised, by some of the commissioners after the election, in recognition of the support given them, are not yet forthcoming, although several months have passed. The Monitor believes that these promises were made in good faith. We hope that we are not mistaken in this. The Monitor respectfully urges the present city administration to keep faith with our people in this matter of positions, if it expects us to keep faith with it. Positions, not special privileges, are what the great majority of our citizens expect at your hands, gentlemen. Are we to be disappointed? AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY American Christianity in more contrary to the teaching of its Do "All ye are brethren." "Love as a hearted, be kind, be forgiving." In practice, Americans, white treat, not entirely, but very large professedly Christian men and womies. Their code runs, in practice "Hate as enemies; be rude and be hard-boiled and unforgiving." The Divine Founder of Christ self-scrutiny, self-examination, s can Christian seems to think that Again reversing the process of by the Master. Would it not be well for all Christians to seriously attempt, s of Him whose they claim to be a Christianity in more respects than our teaching of its Divine Founder. I children." "Love as brethren, be courteal, be forgiving." Americans, white and black, revived, but very largely, other men in Christian men and women, at that, aside runs, in practice, of course, bues; be rude and discourteous; be and unforgiving." Founder of Christianity enjoined self-examination, self-reform. They seem to think that his chief job is making the process of spiritual development be well for all who profess and seriously attempt, at least, to carry out they claim to be and Whom they o American Christianity in more respects than one, runs directly contrary to the teaching of its Divine Founder. Its Founder said, "All ye are brethren." "Love as brethren, be courteous, be tender-hearted, be kind, be forgiving." In practice, Americans, white and black, reverse this. They treat, not entirely, but very largely, other men and women, and professedly Christian men and women, at that, as aliens and enemies. Their code runs, in practice, of course, but not in theory: "Hate as enemies; be rude and courteous; be harsh and mean; be hard-boiled and unforgiving." The Divine Founder of Christianity enjoined self-discipline, self-scrutiny, self-examination, self-reform. The average American Christian seems to think that his chief job is reforming others. Again reversing the process of spiritual development enjoined by the Master. Would it not be well for all who profess and call themselves Christians to seriously attempt, at least, to carry out the precepts of Him whose they claim to be and Whom they claim to serve? LAND GRANT COLLEGE PRESIDENTS TO MEET IN CHICAGO CITY CLUB Orangeburg, S. C.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—Dr. J. S. Wilkinson, president of the South Carolina state college, and president of the Association of Land Grant Colleges for Negroes, announced recently that the annual meeting of the association will be held in the club rooms of the City club, 315 Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois, November 14, 15, and 16. This marks the first time a national Negro body of any kind has ever met in the club rooms of the Chicago City club and is being considered as an indication of the prestige of the association. The meeting of the presidents in Negro colleges will be held at the same time the National Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities of which it is a part, will meet at the Congress hotel. It was the desire of the Negro branch to hold its meeting close by in order that travelling to and from the two meetings would be facilitated. Upon request the board of directors of the City club immediately granted the use of the club rooms. The convention will bring to Chicago more than 50 educators including presidents and teachers of land grant colleges for Negroes and a program for the general advancement of these institutions will be formulated. Speaking of the contribution made to the general progress of the Negro by these institutions, Dean William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, declared, "To my mind, the most useful contribution of --- it was admitted that the colored share Seven" slate. Had this vote "ticket" the administration ticket than "Gilroy's kite." Three can have been defeated, and probably have been broken up and every-ated and trusting, knows that the political policy, city, state, or nature is a smoothly running "maf you please, that this ought not is. Outside "gang," anxious to get in," seeneringly calls the present cityully carry out its policy by agree-all in the political china shop may not seriously interfere with the city Hall gang," as things political out as good a one as we could get. no do not agree with us and who of commissioners would make see from all vice and evil. We do quarrel with those who disagree many evils from which our city this needed purgation every law- his influence, but it is no mere seriously question whether a "newful in giving us a better governed at we desire to make is this: The is its maintenance in power, as a please, to the colored vote. This admit. Despite this fact, which tested recognition in the matter of yet been given, with one or two positions, definitely promised, by the election, in recognition of the forthcoming, although several factor believes that these promises hope that we are not mistaken in uses the present city administration this matter of positions, if it ex-Positions, not special privileges, our citizens expect at your hands, pointed? he respects than one, runs directly divine Founder. Its Founder said, brethren, be courteous, be tender- and black, reverse this. They rely, other men and women, and women, at that, as aliens and ence- of course, but not in theory: discourteous; be harsh and mean; esthianity enjoined self-discipline, self-reform. The average Ameri- his chief job is reforming others. spiritual development enjoined who profess and call themselves at least, to carry out the precepts and Whom they claim to serve? our Negro Land Grant colleges has been to keep awake in the educational circles a consciousness of the duty and obligation of southern states toward the higher and technical training of Negroes. The Land Grant colleges have perhaps had a deeper effect on this consciousness than any other schools for Negroes in that section." WASHINGTONIANS CHARGE ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST URGES SEGREGATION Washington, D. C.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—Negro Roman Catholics charged Father Cornelius J. Dacey of St. Paul's church with attempting to promote jim-crowism here last week when it was reported that Sunday he made the statement that "those of you who are members or the St. Augustine and Holy Redeemer parishes should take your support to them. We do not desire you here, and it is best for you to go to your own church." So' angered were a number of the Negro communicants that it is reported that they left the church immediately. In explaining his version of the affair, Father Dacey declared: "I used no terms that apply to a distinct race when I made the statement. It was made immediately following an appeal to the members of my own parish for their whole-hearted support. Members of St. Augustine and Holy Redeemer parishes are not members of St. Paul's; hence, I have no right to ask their support." Messrs. Fred and F. N. Trusty left Wednesday evening for Denver Colo., to visit their mother. --- Vol. XIIINumber 18 NEGRO RESIDENTS ARE HEAVILY HIT BY RECENT TORNADO Staff Correspondent of Associated Negro Press Gives Real Story of Havoc Wrought in Residential District PROPERTY LOSS TWO MILLION Rehabilitation a Mammoth Task in Which Race Financial Institutions Are Seeking to Give Substantial Aid Editor's Note: The St. Louis tornado struck the Negro residents of that city a staggering blow. News dispatches failed in any adequate degree to portray the true extent of the disaster. When a staff correspondent of the Associated Negro Press visited the city he was amazed at the diaster, the suffering, and the losses. The leaders of the community are standing resolutely by. It seems that the statement of the president of the chamber of commerce minimizing the catastrophe and refusing outside aid gave the general impression that the first reports were exaggerated. They were not. Until the story written below of the efforts being made by the Business League, and the leaders of the financial institutions of the city to save the citizens from an irreparable loss, our papers have not had adequate knowledge. The Associated Negro Press is gratified to be the medium of service. St. Louis, Mo.—(By Staff Correspondent, Associated Negro Press)—The general public, outside of the confines of the city of St. Louis and the eastern section of the state of Missouri, does not realize the havoc wrought by the tornado which struck here a few weeks ago. The general belief is that the greatest destruction was done in the residential districts inhabited by white people. A tour of the devastated area proves this belief erroneous. Beautiful residential districts, one of the finest in the country, composed of some of the most pretentious homes owned by Negroes in the city and state, were wiped out in the few minutes that the tornado was raging. What were once the show places of the race locally, as far as residences were concerned, are now piles of brick, mortar and stone. Block after block, on Cook avenue, West Belle and Enright avenues were laid to the ground and today stand as a memory of the furious winds and a reminder of the stupendous task faced by the citizens of St. Louis in the rehabilitation of these homes. On the day of the storm, St. Louis boasted of being a "home town," where everybody lived and ate at home. In fact, one of the most prominent citizens of the city, Attorney Homer G. Phillips, in discussing the difference between Chicago, New York, and St. Louis, with a representative of the Associated Negro Press, laid particular stress upon this difference and attributed the lack of a large number of real cafes in St. Louis to this fact. Thousands upon returning home on that fateful day found their homes destroyed, their personal property lost, and they are today homeless, living with friends or "rooming" with those who were fortunate enough to have been removed from the storm area. While the loss of lives was to a certain extent negligible, due probably to the fact that the tornado struck at one o'clock in the afternoon when children were at school and adults were out in pursuit of a livelihood, the loss of property is enormous. Property Loss Estimated at $2,250,000 A conservative estimate of the property loss to colored people occasioned by the destructive winds and rains has been set at $2,250,000. In many cases a home represented the results of a life of saving and sacrifice. And in a few minutes the work of a lifetime was wiped out and a new start will have to be made. GROWING — THANK YOU Whole Number 640 It is hardly conceivable that wind and rain could have wrought the destruction which this tornado accomplished, but the ruins of buildings, large and small, stand, bearing mute testimony of the power and fury of the tornado. These ruins bear more semblance to those following a fire than that which the laymen might expect from a cyclone or tornado. Here and there are large brick buildings with the fronts torn out, another lost a corner and the windows, and hundreds are mere piles of brick. On West Belle for two blocks there is not a single house which can be inhabited or which can be repaired quickly or cheaply. The same is true of the beautiful residences on Cook avenue and Enright. House Furnishings Destroyed Added to the plight of being rendered homeless, is that of losing all personal property such as furniture, clothing, and the like. Those homes which were in comparison slightly damaged by the winds, were flooded by the rain which ruined everything from "cellar to attic." The tour of the tornado area revealed stories of the home life of St. Louis in the remaining ruined property which was not yet removed. Attractive furniture stood as it did before the storm, but utterly ruined. Coats, hats, etc., were hanging in their appointed places, but their usefulness has been destroyed. St. Louisians are going about the task of helping the storm victims, but it is evident that the job is too big for local effort. The loss was too large; the crisis is too critical, and help is needed. How these Negro possessions are to be rehabilitated is the question which is staggering the minds of St. Louis leaders. White and Negro business men alike are condemning the statement issued by President Bixby of the local chamber of commerce. Not realizing perhaps that the total loss, reaching $50,000,000, as it does, would be so great, President Bixby issued a statement to the effect that the help of outside cities and the National Red Cross was not needed. The result is that these small property owners instead of having a fund to give them a start, as has been true (Continued on Page Two) NEGRO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS TO BE DISCUSSED AT DURHAM Durham, N. C.—(By The Associated Negro Press) — The means whereby Negroes can be in position to take advantage of the industrial awakening in the South and at the same time hold and increase his position in the industries of the North will come in for much discussion at the convention which is to be held in Durham, December 7. To discuss this very important question some of the leading business men, editors, and publishers, educators, and welfare workers have been invited to attend the convention, and according to Dr. J. E. Shepard, who with Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Mrs. Mary Bthune, C. C. Spaulding, W. G. Pearson, and others, is heading the movement, a large number have accepted the invitation. The migration of the Negro to the northern industrial centers has brought about an industrial awakening in the south. This is evidenced by the building programs being projected in this direction in the southern states. The south is taking on a new aspect and instead of being an agricultural section, it will soon be a great industrial center. Just how the Negro can share in this industrial development and how best he can be prepared to take advantage will be discussed and worked out at this meeting and at the same time methods of enabling him to promote his progress in the north will also be devised. It is known that the increased Negro population in northern industrial centers has increased the anti-racial feeling in these sections and segregation and discrimination. Means of combatting these evils must be found and the leaders who gather at this meeting intend to do so. The whole question of Negro life in America is to be presented by experts and discussed by the leaders assembled. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, July 2, 1915 at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS W. W. MOSLEV, Lincoln, Neb. Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS. The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for renewals. At the expiration of this period, where subscriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publication. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. PAGE TWO THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREST 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, Post Office Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORK The postal regulations re-be sent through the mails s-advance. A reasonable time renewals. At the expiration scriptions are not renewed, If this is not done, postal pro-cation. Those, therefore, whi-The Monitor must see to it paid, as the law requires, in ing sent to all those who own and unless your subscription to cut off your paper which to do. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. MORE LIBERAL CULTURE Opportunities for more liberal culture upon the part of our people in our own city and other communities in the north and west are abundant. These opportunities should be seized. We have access to well-equipped libraries, admirable lectures courses; inspiring concerts; night classes in schools and universities and other institutions. There is no valid excuse these days, where these advantages obtain, for ignorance or intellectual mediocrity. Instead of giving so much time, as many do, only to recreation and amusement, a portion of that time should be given to intellectual improvement. Why cannot some of our women who give a good portion of their leisure time to bridge and whist, give a portion of that time to study clubs and reading circles? Why cannot our men do the same? Mental stagnation is suicidal to any true progress. FATHER AND SON Beginning Sunday, "Father and Son Week," which has as its purpose the creation of a better understanding and a spirit of comradeship between fathers and sons, is to be nationally observed. This is but emphasizing the normal relationship which should exist between sires and sons throughout the year. It must be admitted that there is not the comradeship between lad and dad that there ought to be. Perhaps this is more largely true among our own group than among others. If this movement will result in larger sympathy, better understanding and comradeship between fathers and sons, as we believe it will, it will prove an undoubted blessing to the manhood of the nation, present and future. SUPERIOR COMPLEXES Don't let superior complexes of the other fellow worry you. Simply make it a point that you yourself are not afflicted, for it is a real affliction, with this malady. Do your best. Live up to the highest ideals and ethical standards and the superior complex or airs of the other fellow, race or group, will not bother you in the least. You will be walking in the heights from which you can look complacently and compassionately upon those who, whatever they may think of themselves, are still treading the lower courts. A.GOOD THING TO REMEMBER "The hen does not stop scratching because worms are scarce." This means that there is no sense in becoming discouraged because results are meager. LINCOLN, NEBR. A notable event of the season was the home gathering of the Masonic bodies of the Amaranthus grand chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the grand lodge of Masons of Nebraska and jurisdiction in Masonic hall, 1022 P street, Lincoln, last Wednesday night, and for the reception of the officers who were chosen in convention at Omaha recently. T. T. McWilliams, grand master, Mrs. 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 Maude Johnson, worthy grand matron, are of Lincoln. About 75 persons from Omaha were present. While luncheon was in progress, plans for a Masonic temple at Omaha were discussed by grand officers. W. A. Johnson, master of Lebanon lodge No. 3, was toastmaster. Among the visitors present were Nate Hunter, first grand master; R. H. Young, second grand master; C. W. Dickerson, third grand master; T. T. McWilliams, fourth grand master; Mrs. Laura Johnson, first worthy matron; Mrs. K. Wilson, second worthy matron; Mrs. Maude Johnson, third worthy matron. Various other officers and members were also present. The funeral of Tony Otoo Christman, who died Tuesday, was held in Quinn chapel A. M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Rev. M. C. Knight officiated and preached a touching sermon, which was a great warning to the living. Quite a few relatives and friends paid last respects to the deceased. The marriage of Mrs. Ursula Hines of St. Joseph, Mo., to Rev. H. W. Botts of Lincoln, Nebr., is announced for Wednesday, November 9, at Kansas City, Kans. Services were conducted as usual at all churches Sunday. Attendance was fair. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Spicer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 1821 No. Twenty-ninth street, Sunday evening. There were guests from Kansas, Missouri, and Falls City, Neb. Miss Belva Spicer motored over from Kansas City. Miss Spicer was a charter member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority when it was organized in January 1921 at the state university. The house was artistically decorated with white and gold. The active members and patronesses of the chapter entertained. The program consisted of songs, lead by Mrs. Collins; recitation, "Crossing the Bar," Mrs. O. W. Ferguson; instrument solos, by Marie Ferguson. Refreshments were served. The gift table was in charge of Mrs. Lelia Moore and Mrs. Mary Brown. THE MONITOR SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Dock Stewart, a resident of Omaha for many years and highly respected by a large circle of friends, died at her late residence, 2862 Chicago street, Friday morning, after a protracted illness. The funeral was held from St. John's A. M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She is survived by a husband and other relatives. A Father and Son dinner will be held in the Guild rooms of the Epicopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Tuesday night at 7:30. Dr. Herbert Wiggins is chairman. NEGRO RESIDENTS ARE HEAVILY HIT BY RECENT TORNADO of similar great disasters elsewhere, find themselves if they are to rebuild at the mercy of grasping money lenders, who are demanding 25 and 30 per cent on second deeds of trust. James T. Bush, president of the James T. Bush company, and the leading financier of the city, whose firm is reputed to have loaned more money on colored homes than any other single agency, is endeavoring to develop a movement, backed by the local Negro Business League and the People's Finance Corporation, which will pro- ANNOUN HERMAN'S NEW MEAT M is now open Come in and see FRIDAY and is the Gran Many Spe Free Souvenirs an 2418 No. Webste Shop Here & Save THE BRAND OurBargain 1,0 NEW D NOUNCEMENT MAN'S NEW GROCER MEAT MARKET now open for business in and see a REAL ST DAY and SATURDAY is the Grand Opening. Many Special Prices. Souvenirs and Demonstrations 4418 No. 24th Street Webster 6915 THE BRANDEIS STORE our Bargain Basement 1,000 NEW DRESS 5.95 of Silk or Wool that display the latest wools that are practical velvet-georgettes present o-tone effects; satins a All fashionable colors. In, Women, and Stouts. of Silk Dresses that display Novelty wools that made; velvet-georg new two-tone effect crepes. All fashiona the Miss, Women, a Dresses that display the latest in color. Novelty wools that are practical and well made; velvet-georgettes presenting the new two-tone effects; satins and satin crepes. All fashionable colors. In sizes for the Miss, Women, and Stouts. Basement Ready-to Wear EPISCOPAL of St. Philip the 21st near Paul PAL Philip the Deacon Paul Sizes 16 to 46 vide a fund to help the homeless re-build. It is hoped by these leaders that the National Negro Finance Corporation, various fraternal organizations and individuals with surplus money will assist in absorbing bonds secured by the real estate on which new buildings to house the homeless are to be erected. "What we are asking for," said Mr. Bush, "is not charity, but rather investment which will pay the investors seven per cent. We expect to raise a quarter million from colored sources here in St. Louis, and if we can get the assistance to double that amount from the outside, we can save the homes of our citizens who are certain to lose their efforts of a lifetime if compelled to accept the terms now demanded. If we fail in this effort St. Louis Negroes have been struck a blow from which they cannot recover." The James T. Bush company is located in the People's Finance building. The immediate suffering was relieved through the heroic work of the American Red Cross, the American Legion, Poro college, and the local Urban league, and the self-sacrificing effort of individuals and groups. The stories of the nights following the storm are pathetic and tell graphically the conditions faced by the city and how well the citizens met their task. Race prejudice was forgotten and white and colored worked together to help those who had been made homeless. "The rich and the poor forgot INCEMENT NEW GROCERY and MARKET for business! a REAL STORE! SATURDAY and Opening. special Prices. and Demonstrators. 24th Street er 6915 EIS STORE in Basement Where Economy Reigns 000 DRESSES 95 Values $9.75 to $15 for Wool by the latest in color. are practical and well ettes presenting the ts; satins and satin ble colors. In sizes for and Stouts. Deacon For LOWER PRICES ON FURNITURE Rugs and Draperies with CREDIT and the smallest monthly payments see HARTMAN'S 413-15-17 So. 16th St. BANG Grand Char and Novelty Dan Roosevelt Post No. 30 The American Legion Armistice D November 11th To raise funds for the Thank baskets for the disabled Worl Veterans Dreamland Hall Adm Music by The Blue Serena C. B. MAYO R. D. Five Chairs—NO WAITING Fraternity Barber "The Shop Around the Corner Best Equipped and Most Sanitary Shop Ladies' and Childrens' Work a Sp 2405 Lake Street NG Charity and Dance Post No. 30 American Legion ice Day October 11th for the Thanksgiving enabled World War erans Admission 50c mic by Serenaders R. D. JACKSON NO WAITING Barber Shop und the Corner" Sanitary Shop in the City. 's' Work a Specialty. Omaha, Neb. To raise funds for the Thanksgiving baskets for the disabled World War Veterans Music by The Blue Serenaders C. B. MAYO R. D. JACKSON Five Chairs—NO WAITING Fraternity Barber Shop "The Shop Around the Corner" Best Equipped and Most Sanitary Shop in the City. Ladies' and Childrens' Work a Specialty. 2405 Lake Street Omaha, Neb. HAVE YOU INSURANCE? IF NOT, SEE HICKS 435-37-39 Keeline Building, Atla Residence 3012 Miami Street, We PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JA building, Atlantic 3623 i Street, Webster 6426 ATE FURNITURE CO. sets Tel. JACKSON 1317 435-37-39 Keeline Building, Atlantic 3623 Residence 3012 Miami Street, Webster 6426 PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 EDHOLM & SHERMAN their respective stations in life and joined hands in the common cause. According to those stories it was a common sight to see the daughters of millionaires serving soup to the victims or rushing them to a place of shelter. In this suffering all distinction was submerged and laid aside, but another condition presents itself in the rehabilitation projects. St. Louis, as far as Negroes are concerned, is at a stand-still in this direction. White property is being rapidly rebuilt, but in the Negro districts there is little activity in this direction. St. Louis needs help and is asking for help in this crisis. Union Outfitting Co. Thrift Saturday's Super Feature! 3 Handsome Rugs Substantial Felt Base Quality! Mail Orders Promptly Filled! Three felt base rugs—a complete set—one 9x12-ft. size—one 18x36-inch rug to match—and another 18x36-inch rug in your choice of several patterns—all for only $5.95! It's value beyond anything you've ever conceived! These felt base rugs possess several lasting qualities! The smooth, glossy and waterproof enamel and varnish surface which will wear for years and years! A delightful array of designs—each is an attractive pattern! New open-ground effects. For the Complete Set of 3 Fine Rugs! Pay as Convenient UNION OUTFITTING COMPANY S. E. COR. 1612 & JACKSON STS. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS Our 32-Store Buying Power Enables Us to Sell for Less PERSONALS PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JACKSON 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Lillian Black and daughter, Carmalita, left for Los Angeles, Cal., Friday, where they now reside, after a very pleasant three months' visit with relatives and friends. Mr. John Thomas, 1415 North 24th street, was called to Pensacola, Fla., last week by the serious illness of his mother. "The Gypsy Rover," romantic operetta comedy in three acts, by St. John's choir at St. John's A. M. E. Church, 22nd and Willis avenue, Friday night, Nov. 11. Admission, 25 cents.—Adv. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street, WEbster 4162. Mrs. Josephine Hill, who has been the house guest of her daughter, Mrs. John A. Smith, and family, at 2511 North 22nd street for the past two months, has returned to Chicago. Charity Ball by Roosevelt Post, Nov. 11.—Adv. Mrs. Ida Reynolds, mother of Mr. A. W. Reynolds, 2829 Grant street, returned to her home in Atlanta, Ga., last Friday. Mrs. Reynolds was injured in an automobile accident in September near Dennison, Ia., while enroute to Chicago, after a visit with her son, and was brought back to Omaha, and was in the hospital for several weeks. Mrs. Bessie Patterson, 1614 Nicholas street, who has been ill for the past two months, is able to be out. Dr. W. W. Payton, physician and surgeon of South Omaha, wishes to announce that he has changed his location to 1324½ No. 24th St. Office and residence phone We. 2491—Adv. Some of the best talent of the city will be heard in "The Gypsy Rover" Nov. 11, at St. John's Church. The Mt. Etna Social and Charity club entertained Monday night with their annual Hallowe'en party at the home of Mrs. Edith Todd, 2204 North 19th street. A most delightful even was enjoyed by all. Are you going to hear "The Gypsy Rover" Nov. 11?—Adv. The Firls Friendly Society of St. Philip's Church held a very pleasant Hallowe'en party Saturday afternoon in the guild room of the church. Members of the Mt. Etna Social and Charity club were entertained at the home of Mrs. F. L. Barnett, 1613 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 22nd street, Wednesday evening, November 2. Mrs. Brather, 3110 Corby street, will be the next hostess, Wednesday, November 16. All members please be present. Mr. Malcom Scott, who has been quite ill at his home, 2885 Miami street, is much improved and able to be out. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church held a largely attended meeting at the residence of Mrs. A. D. James, 4421 South 26th stret, Thursday, October 20. Armistice Day, November 11th, Roosevelt Post gives dance at Dreamland Hall. Watch for the big RUMMAGE SALE. The date and place will be announced later! THE MONITOR A very interesting meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's churcer was held at the residence of Mrs. S. H% Dorsey, 3717 Parker street, last Thursday. FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly furnished, strictly modern. Private kitchen and bath. The new James Apartments. Call at 2221 North Twenty-fifth street. Web. 3634. Dance with Roosevelt Post at Dreamland Hall, November 11.—Adv. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Hallowe'en season was thoroughly enjoyed by all departments. The five Girl Reserve clubs each gave a party. On Monday night, the biggest affair given by the Les Travailles girls brought the Hallowe'en week to a fitting climax. At this party, over a hundred attended. Refreshments befitting the occasion were served by all of the groups. There were many unique and ridiculous costumes. Ghosts and witches, along with the other evil spirits, sprang up from every source conceivable at the North Side Branch. The Community Chest workers have been meeting daily for reports and inspirational talks. All classes are progressing very rapidly. Attendance at the Night School has tripled since the enrollment night. All of the classes promises very excellent results. The members enrolled in the Art Class are all enthused over the work that they are doing, and by the time the class is dismissed it will be found that many have made their Christmas gifts, thus saving much time and energy at the last minute. The Publicity Committee have started their work with a bang. At night, some very good plans are outlined. Rev. John Adams left Wednesday for Baton Rouge, La., and other southern cities, where he will attend conferences of the A. M. E. church. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Harry Leland Enters Real Estate Business M. B. Mr. Harry Leland, who has resided in Omaha, Nebraska, for many years, announces the opening of a Real Estate and Insurance office at Room 19, Patterson Block, Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Leland will handle all kinds of real estate and property loans and insurance. He will have all kinds of property for rent and sale. He is now ready for business. Call to see him at Room 19, Patternson Block, 17th and Farnam streets, or phone him Atlantic 9344 or Webster 2734. Notary in office. Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. 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 I. Levy DRUGGIST PRESCRIPTIONS Our SPECIALTY 24th and Decatur Sts. WEbster 5802 Myers Myers Funeral Home M. --- I am going to tour to Los Angeles soon and will take other passengers in my car. For date and terms, phone Webster 0608.—Adv. ANNOUNCE Maurice Micklin and leased the New Lake W. Hartmann of Kane. Mr. Harttmann is an expert now operating two theatres. Lake will present high- and musical features and its policy of courteous to Mr. Micklin's rapidly grown made it impossible for his atre business. He bespoke the continued and appro- people. 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GROSS LUMBER 2102 Nicholas Street Funeral NOUNCEMENT Kicklin announces the New Lake Theatre, ann of Kansas, City, is an experienced s two theatres in Kansas cent high-class picture tatures and the theat curateous treatment rapidly growing lus able for him to cont He bespeaks for the and appreciated pa Ell Phar th and Seward Str SCRIPT The best of drugs— operations as far as the e to produce them. EELL YOUR DOCTOR ing your prescription them to WEbster 200 servi Keynote of Business Inst - ANNOUNCEMENT Maurice Micklin announces that he has leased the New Lake Theatre to George W. Harttmann of Kansas, City, Missouri. Mr. Harttmann is an experienced showman and is now operating two theatres in Kansas City. The Lake will present high-class pictures, vaudeville and musical features and the theatre will continue its policy of courteous treatment to all patrons. Mr. Micklin's rapidly growing lumber business made it impossible for him to continue in the theatre business. He bespeaks for Mr. Harttmann the continued and appreciated patronage of our people. Thull Pharmacy filled with the best of drugs—fresh and free from all adulterations as far as the most reliable chemist is able to produce them. PORO COLLEGE principle, inspires Race Wor bs, beauty, pride, self-respe s of the nation-wide de- d by PORO COLLEGE in CITY CULTURE, now conduc right in their homes. with PORO profits, thousands . Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-screen, reroof 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. 2416 North 22nd St. A Modern F Endeavoring at all demand econo as scien A Modern Funeral Home Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well as scientifically Dr. W. W. Payton, physician and surgeon of South Omaha, wishes to announce that he has changed his location to 1234 $ \frac{1}{2} $ No| 24th St. Office and residence phone We. 2491. Adv. GEMENT - announces that he has the Theatre to George Kansas City, Missouri. Reoriented showman and isares in Kansas City. The glass pictures, vaudeville of the theatre will continue treatment to all patrons. Growing lumber business them to continue in the breaks for Mr. Harttmann associated patronage of our pharmacy. Eward Streets SCRIPTIONS drugs—fresh and free as far as the most reliable dose them. DR DOCTOR prescriptions to us or let Ebster 2000. VICE State of This Business Institution OLLEGE Traces Race Women with ideals of pride, self-respect, physical and emotional-wide demand for PORO. OLLEGE in the art of PORO, now conduct highly profitable homes. Bits, thousands are prosperous. Awake enterprising Race Women. It will pay you to investigate. TODAY Leading School of Hair and Beauty Culture OLLEGE ST. LOUIIS, MO., U. S. A. lumber bill. Re-screen, re-ing in the repairing line. Let windows. See us about our sectional reinforced con- R & WRECKING CO. WEBster 2234 uneral Home times to meet the nically as well tifically PAGE THREE Phone Web. 0248 PAGE FOUR "The theory of teaching a child to do exactly what he is told and nothing more is not a sound basis of education unless the element of reason is injected," said Professor Jordan. "A case in point is little Robert. "When his mother told him to go and see if the water was running in the bathroom he returned and said, 'Yes, it was running, and I turned it off.' 'But I didn't tell you to turn it off!' exclaimed his mother. 'I merely told you to see if it was running.' 'After a dozen or so experiences of this sort Robert finally grasped mother's idea, so one day, when she asked him to run about the house and see if anything was burning, Robert did so and then calmly returned to his play. 'Robert,' finally called his mother, 'I thought I smelled something burning. Was I correct?' "Yes, mother,' replied Robert, 'it's our house.' Unjustly Accused Something in the street car was burning. The passengers sniffed, glanced at one another, looked into their pockets, investigated their seats. Finally the thin cloud of smoke was traced to a gentleman's umbrella. It appeared that in the folds of the rain-stick some inconsiderate person had deposited a burning cigarette. The passengers snickered. With some difficulty the poor man extinguished the blaze. This accomplished, he glanced around him and eyed, with particular suspicion, the lady sitting next to him. "I didn't do it," she assured him. "I don't smoke."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. PROMINENT CLUB WOMAN IS AN OMAHA VISITOR Mrs. Joanna Snowden of Chicago, the national organizer of the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, spent the week-end in Omaha, stopping with Mrs. Louisa Strawther. Mrs. Snowden was en route home from a tour of the west in the interests of the N. A. C. W. She spoke Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at St. John A. M. E. church to a fair-sized audience. Her address was full of interesting facts of what the Negro woman is doing and her possibilities. Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, a staunch, long time friend of Mrs. Snowden, introduced her, speaking of the prominence of Mrs. Snowden as the founder and ex-president of the Northwestern Colored Women's clubs. Also Mrs. Snowden was recorder for three years in Chicago, and 12 years as probation officer of Chicago. She is one of the leading women of our race "FAMILY DAY" AT ST. PHILIP'S An effort is being made to have all the families of St. Philip's Church present Sunday at the 11 o'clock service. This is in keeping with a custom inaugurated a year or two ago of observing the first Sunday in November as "Family Day." The other services will be holy communion, 7:30 a. m., church school, 10:00, and evensong at 8. LOCAL PUGILIST Bearcat Wright is not the only Negro pugilist to achieve fame in Omaha this season. There is another young man in local fisticic circles who is making a big name for himself. That person is Johnny Jones, the welterweight sensation who made a monkey out of Mike Rozgall at the recent Stribling show. Jones' next bout in Omaha will be against Bat Nelson, a tough, two-fisted fighter from Waterloo, Ia., who has knocked out such good men as Clyde Drury, Reddy Blanchard, Joe Thomas, Navy Rosta and others. The Jones-Nelson fight will be the semi-final on the boxing show to be presented at the Omaha auditorium Monday evening, November 7. In the main event, Morrie Schlaifer, who seems to be really coming back under the management of Johnny Creeley, will try to avenge the recent defeat administered to him by Mike Rozgall, who mhe met in a return bout. Five bouts in all will be presented Monday evening. In addition to the Jones-Nelson and the Schlaifer-Rozgall fights, there will be a six-rounder between Johnny Mench of Scranton, Pa., and Rich Matlock of Omaha; another six-rounder between Mickey Durane and Joe Greb of New York city, and a four-round opening bout. The prices of all seats to Monday's boxing show will be $1 and $2. The Thorpeian Athletic Club, which is staging the show, is attempting the new policy of staging low priced shows, with no seat over $2, and every seat reserved. Tickets are now on sale at the Auditorium box office, Baseball Headquarters, The New Sportsman, The Office, Ernie Holmes' and The Hupb Cigar Store in South Omaha. Up to the time of going to press the Community Chest totaled about $338,000, being $97,000 short of the goal. Several hundred faithful workers, men and women, have been on the job of canvassing for this fund for eight days. Among this group of workers who have done such good work may be mentioned Mrs. John A. Smith, who accepted the important post of a major, and the following women have rallied to her standard: Mrs. Clarence Gordon, Mrs. Minnie Spriggs, Mrs. Sarah Baker, Mrs. S. B. Canty, Mrs. Lulu Lewis, Mrs. I. M. McIntosh, Mrs. Jennie Scott, Mrs. John Albert Williams, and others. Among our men, Calvin H. Spriggs and Rev. O. J. Burckhardt worked conscientiously and well. It is not known how generously our people have responded, nor could this be ascertained without a complete check of all cards turned in, not only from the residence section, but from the firms and industries where our people are employed. It has been decided to continue the campaign until the remaining $97,000 is raised. Omaha cannot afford to let Lincoln, Kansas City, and other surrounding cities raise their quotas for charitable and welfare work, and she fail. If, therefore, any who read this have not yet given to the Community Chest, and you are not out of work, or so poor that you cannot give, do give something. If you honestly cannot give you can be courteous to the workers who are giving of their time to help you. As a citizen of Omaha, give to the Community Chest. ALABAMA INSTITUTION DEDICATES NEW BUILDING Birmingham, Ala.—(By The Associated Negro Press)—With an array of educators coming from all sections of the state and a host of colored and white citizens present, the new $50,-000 administration building of Miles Memorial college was formally opened and dedicated here Thursday. The principal address was delivered by Bishop R. T. Brown, chairman of the board of trustees, who outlined the future program of the institution and in passing pointed out that including the furniture the present indebtedness on the building was $18,-600, and he opined that this would soon be liquidated by belated gifts. Among those present at the dedication and who told of the wholesome influence the institution was exerting on Birmingham, were the following: C. B. Glenn, superintendent of the city schools; Frank Willis Barnett of The Birmingham News; E. G. McGhee of the state board of education; Charles Winter Wood, Tuskegee Institute, and Rev. Ragland of Birmingham. BACHELOR BENEDICT CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS At the regular election of the Bachelor Benedict Club of Omaha, held at their club rooms, $2425 \frac{1}{2}$ N. 24th street, Tuesday evening, the following members were elected to fill the offices for the ensuing year: Ray L. Williams, president; Dr. A. L. Hawkins, vice president; M. H. Randall, secretary; Leroy C. Broomfield, treasurer; Dr. Clarence Singleton, director of activities. On the following Tuesday the club assembled in their regular meeting and the newly elected officers were installed by the former president, John O. Woods, who impressed upon the membership the value of organizations in Omaha. "Men who become leaders do not become leaders because they are smarter than others, but because they know how to inspire confidence in men and gain their respect at the same time," said Woods. "Ninety-five per cent of the men of the country want to be honest wht their leaders and no man can hate and lead men at the same time," he said. Faith in men is the cornerstone of success. He pledged his support to the new administration. The following members were appointed by R. L. Williams as members of the Board of Directors: Earle Wheeler, assistant director of activities; Drew Harrold, chairman of house committee; Orlo South, chairman of committee on jurisprudence; Harrold Bentley, assistant secretary; Edward Killingsworth, secretary of finance; Clarence Gordon, reporter; Joe Levy, Minneapolis, Minn., traveling reporter; Thos. Scott, chairman of the investigating committee. David Russ and Ellis Kirtley were named members of the investigating committee. The club will hold a whist tournament within the near future to determine the best whist players (man and woman) in the city. All those desiring to take part are requested to register their names at the People's Drug Store, Webster 6323. It is the desire of the board of directors that the public become more acquainted with the activities of the club. CLARENCE GORDON, Reporter THE MONITOR COAL AL FOR RENT stricly mo from Dodg business bo Special Lump $8.50 A trial order will convince. ZUSMAN COAL & FEED CO. 2204 Clark Street Web. 1443 GEM SHOE REPAIR SHOP The place to have your old shoes made like new. LET US PROVE IT 2512½ North 24th Street DVE IT 4th Street 0919 morning FOR RENT— and Grant. NICELY fur ern. WE. FOR RENT B. ZORINSKY Ladies' and Gents' Tailor Suits Made to Order Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Work Guaranteed 2515 North 24th Street Phone We. 6955 Auto Tops and Bodies Built and Repaired (If Engdahl Does It, It's Done Right) ENGDAHL TOP AND BODY CO. Ja. 5677 614 16 18 N. 18th Street Repaired Does It, It's right) HL BODY CO. 197 8th Street until 2 a. m. BUEN E UEY MEIN by 24th St. OMAHA FOR RENT— ed rooms. able. WEB. FOR RENT— rooms. 91 Tel. Harney FOR RENT— or unfurni light. Web. 7 FOR RENT— modern hor car lines. North Twe 4379. FOR RENT— rooms. We FOR RENT— modern hor Tel. Web. MEATS patrick l: One 10c soap, with purchase. M, Prop. RULE ERY 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. Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly $2.00 a Year PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS PEOPLES. Painting and digging, wall paper and glass, cement and general twin-Williams paints. St. Phone Webster 63 MERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suite A No. 24th St. Web. 6 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones, WEbster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions promptly filled. WEbster 6323. 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.