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Negro Woman Member State Legislature Sculptor Wins $250 Prize in Exhibit of Negro Art ```markdown ``` LIFT LIFT State Historical Soc $2.00 a Year Negro Sculptor Wins in Exhibi A sculpture in terra cotta of the head of a Negro boy called "Sammy," was unanimously voted by the judges the prize of $250 in the first nation-wide exhibition of the fine arts productions of Negroes. The exhibit is being held under the sponsorship of the Harmon Foundation in co-operation with the Commission on the Church and Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches, at International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, N. Y. The artist to receive the prize, which is being given by a well known patron of the arts, is Sargent Johnson, a picture framer of 2777 Park street, Berkeley, Cal. The judges were Edwin H. Blashfield, mural painter and president of the National Academy of Design; Charles C. Curran, mural painter, secretary of the National Academy of Design; Wayman Adams, portrait painter; Arthur Lee, sculptor, and Karl Illava, sculptor. "We unanimously give to Sargent Johnson the prize for the best work exhibited, it being the terra cotta head of a boy, called by the artist 'Sammy,' they said in their decision. Honorable mentions were given to Albert A. Smith of New York for his drawing, "Place de la monnaie, Pau, France," O. Richard Reid of New York for his portrait of Charles S. Johnson, and M. Gray Johnson of New York for his oil portrait of Wilson Lamb. Honorable mention was made "only to those to whom we would gladly have given money prizes," says the judges' decision, "had such prizes been available." Eighty-seven art objects, including oil paintings, setchings, drawings, sculpture and various kinds of handwork, are being presented by Negroes from all parts of the country in the exhibition at International House. Although it is an outgrowth of the CONVICT WHITES IN AN ASSAULT CASE Assaulters of a Pittsburgh Matron Face Long Sentence in the Pennsylvania Penitentiary Pittsburgh, Pa. — A jury in the criminal court returned a verdict of guilty against two white men here recently on a charge growing out of a criminal attack upon Mrs. Sara Redd, prominent race matron of this city. The whites, Charles McGill and Russell Dale, are members of two of the city's wealthiest white families. Sentence was set aside pending filing of a motion for a new trial. Mrs. Redd was accosted by the two white men in an exclusive white residential district. She was taken to a secluded spot, attacked by both men, and left in a hysterical condition. The attack occurred July 17. WHITES AND NEGROES JOIN TO RAISE $500,000 FOR A HOSPITAL IN BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md.—The New Provident Hospital and Free Dispensary campaign for $175,000 ended brilliantly recently with subscriptions and cash amounting to nearly a half million dollars. Of this, $164,495.46 was reported by race workers under George A. Watty, general chairman. The white workers, under Dr. J. M. T. Finney, made a report of $149,007.90, with a total of 759 subscriptions. GIRL INSURES EYE FOR $1,000 Los Angeles, Cal.—Mrs. Marie Ront has taken out an insurance policy on her eyes representing the first time a similar policy has been issued to a Negro girl. Serious injury of her highly prized orb will bring a payment of $1,000. Mrs. Ront is young, pretty and well known, and is proprietor of a doll hospital. THE MONITOR NEBRASKA'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor. Award in Fine Arts of the Harmon Foundation (which is one of a series of seven awards for Negro creative work), the showing includes the work of many who were not entered for this year's award. Conforming to the usual custom the decision of the judges as to the winner of the prize aat the exhibition was made without taking into consideration the productions of those which had already received Harmon Awards in Fine Arts. These are given for distinguished achievement in the Fine Arts rather than as competitive prizes. The success of the Exhibit has been such that the sponsors have decided to hold it again next year. It has attracted considerable attention in both white and colored circles and because of the continued large attendance it has been extended through the evening of January 17. It is open to the public from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., and from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. The sponsors hope the exhibit to accomplish three things: to create a wider interest in the work of the Negro artist as a contribution to American culture; to stimulate him to aim for the highest standards of achievement, and to encourage the general public in the purchase of his work with the eventual purpose in view of helping the American Negro to a sounder and more satisfactory economic position in art. Sargent Johnson is exhibiting, besides the prize winning head, the green porcelain bust of a child, and a terra cotta statuette with gothic tendencies of a meditative maiden which he calls "Pray." Photographs of several of his other works are also being shown. One of these, a Chinese baby done in green porcelain and called "Pearl," received the gold medal for sculpture at an exhibition a short time ago at the San Francisco, Cal., Art Association's exhibition. TEACHER IS AWARDED $1,000 FELLOWSHIP Miss E. C. Harris, Washington Educator, Will Study in Germany Next Year As Result of the Award Washington, D. C.—The coveted traveling fellowship of $1,000 given by the national organization of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has been awarded to a Washington, D. C. educator. Miss Ethel C. Harris, head of the department of mathematics in the high schools of Division 10-13 was awarded the sorority fellowship at the annual meeting of the body at Cleveland, O., two weeks ago. Miss Harris will study in Germany next year. CLEVELAND HAS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Cleveland, O.—The Negro citizenry of Cleveland is rapidly coming into their own politically. Following closely upon the election and seating of three candidates in the city council, is the election of Harry E. Davis, attorney and state legislator, to the Civil Service Commission. The election of Mr. Davis was made possible when Councilmen E. J. Gregg and Clayborne George joined hands with the "faithful twelve Republicans" of the city council in voting for him. FRENCH PRODUCER AGREES TO STAGE NEGRO REVUES New York—An announcement of unusual interest was that made last week to the effect that Maurice Gaugin, noted theatrical impressario of France, is enroute to America where he plans to present a number of all-Negro revues in the large cities of the each. Mr Gaugin, it was learned through his personal representative, George Morris, whose headquarters are in New York City, will begin work on his productions immediately upon his arrival here. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, January 20, 1928 EDITORIAL The commutation of the sentence to life imprisonment will, we believe, proval. Popular approbation of pardons is attributable to seven the lapse of time between the date set for the execution of feeling, justified by a against the execution of an insult. Wesley, it will be recalled, the name of Muldew, were degree five years ago, for the stander in holding up a grocery be executed. Subsequently the drew's sentence to life imprisonment penalty in the case of Wesley. The execution, he was declared inspended. Recently, being declaring out the original sentence including Warden Fenton of the lain, the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, aneral physicians, claimed that he low mentality." This lead to a ley's execution, from prominent in which The Monitor joined. in requesting a commutation of the Omaha and Lincoln branch for the Advancement of Colored Institial Alliance of Omaha. The opinion, should go to the Rev. O backed by the organizations naval for nearly five years to have an important fact is that by the life imprisonment the great can be freed from the stain of exec. The ends of justice will be detected, which is the chief conscience incarceration of criminals, by lit it imprisonment for life. The ment rarely means this. Increase a terrible menace to society in largely to inadequate punishment out of sentences imposed by the If punishment is to be a United States must adopt the and other European countries must be fair, speedy and just the execution of the sentence. If Wesley be a mental defended him claim he is, then the a justifiable act of mercy and as we express the hope that no w of years will become operative be confined for life in protection. Sixteen Persons Ge The commutation of the sentence of Sol Wesley from death to life imprisonment will, we believe, meet with general approval. Popular approbation of the action of the board of pardons is attributable to several causes, chief of which are the lapse of time between the commission of the crime and the date set for the execution of the criminal; and the revulsion of feeling, justified by a righteously humane sentiment, against the execution of an insane person. Wesley, it will be recalled, and a companion in crime by the name of Muldew, were convicted of murder in the first degree five years ago, for the shooting and killing of a bystander in holding up a grocery store. Both were sentenced to be executed. Subsequently the supreme court reduced Muldew's sentence to life imprisonment and reaffirmed the death penalty in the case of Wesley. Before the date set for Wesley's execution, he was declared insane and the death penalty suspended. Recently, being declared sane, a date was fixed for carrying out the original sentence. Those close to Wesley, including Warden Fenton of the penitentiary; the prison chapain, the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, and if, we are not mistaken, several physicians, claimed that he was still insane, or of a "very low mentality." This lead to a vigorous protest against Wesley's execution, from prominent people of both races, a protest in which The Monitor joined. Several agencies were active in requesting a commutation of sentence, among these being the Omaha and Lincoln branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Colored Ministerial Alliance of Omaha. The chief credit, however, in our opinion, should go to the Rev. O. J. Burckhardt, who, although backed by the organizations named, has worked unremittingly for nearly five years to have the sentence commuted. The important fact is that by the commutation of the penalty to life imprisonment the great commonwealth of Nebraska will be freed from the stain of executing an insane man. The ends of justice will be conserved and the public protected, which is the chief consideration in the punishment and incarceration of criminals, by life imprisonment, provided that it IS imprisonment for life. The trouble is that life imprisonment rarely means this. Increasing crime, which is becoming a terrible menace to society in the United States, is due very largely to inadequate punishment for crime by the carrying out of sentences imposed by the courts. If punishment is to be a deterrent for crime then the United States must adopt the methods employed by England and other European countries in dealing with crime. There must be fair, speedy and just trials of the accused and prompt execution of the sentence. If Wesley be a mental defective as those who have examined him claim he is, then the commutation of his sentence is a justifiable act of mercy and as such is to be commended; but we express the hope that no weak sentimentality in the lapse of years will become operative to liberate him. He should be confined for life in protection to society. Sixteen Persons Get Harmon Awards New York, N. Y. (By the Associated Negro Press).—Four thousand dollars in money accompanied by gold and bronze medals were awarded sixteen men and women in recognition of their creative work by the Harmon Foundation. The awards were announced last Monday and gave recognition for achievements of national significance in literature, fine arts, business, including industry, education, music, science and religious service. Two awards were made in each field, a first of $400 and a gold medal and a second of $100 with a bronze medal. They are to be presented in the home towns of recipients in public gatherings on Lincoln's birthday, February 12. First award in science went to James A. Parson, jr. In describing his work and those of the others who received honor the committee said: "James A. Parsona, jr., 27, chief chemist and metallurgist of the Duriron company of Dayton, Ohio, was given the first award in science for special research in aluminum bronze, his discoveries on corrosion testing and his development in duriron. Through the interest of his present employer in whose family his father served as butler, he was able to attend and graduate from the Reneselaer Polytechnic institute of Troy, New York, where he specialized in electro chemistry and electro metallurgy. He has developed a research staff of five or six Negro experts employed by the Duriron company. There was no second award. "Laura Wheeler Waring, a teacher of art at Cheyney State Normal school, Cheyney, Pa., was accorded the first award in fine arts for a group of paintings. Special mention was made of the portrait of an old Negro woman entitled 'Anna Washington Derry.' J. W. Hardwick, 36, of Indianapolis, Ind., received the second award in fine arts for a group of portrait studies. A special award consisting of a gold medal was given William Edouard Scott, 43, of Chicago, Ill. ence of Sol Wesley from death believe, meet with general apof the action of the board of real causes, chief of which are commission of the crime and of the criminal ; and the revulrighteously humane sentiment,ane person. and a companion in crime by invicted of murder in the first shooting and killing of a bystore. Both were sentenced to the supreme court reduced Mulment and reaffirmed the death Before the date set for Wesley'sane and the death penalty susred sane, a date was fixed for face. Those close to Wesley, inpenitentiary; the prison chapd if, we are not mistaken, seve was still insane, or of a "very vigorous protest against Wespeople of both races, a protest Several agencies were active of sentence, among these being ones of the National Association and People and the Colored Minne chief credit, however, in our D. J. Burckhardt, who, although armed, has worked unremittingly the sentence commuted. The commutation of the penalty to commonwealth of Nebraska willuting an insane man. conserved and the public proleration in the punishment and life imprisonment, provided that the trouble is that life imprisoning crime, which is becoming the United States, is due veryent for crime by the carrying the courts. deterrent for crime then the methods employed by England in dealing with crime. Thereials of the accused and prompt active as those who have exam-commutation of his sentence is such is to be commended; but leak sentimentality in the lapse he to liberate him. He should on to society. Set Harmon Awards "One of the $400 and gold medal awards in music was granted to R. Nathaniel Dett, 45, musical director of Hampton Institute, Va., for his vocal and instrumental compositions. The recipient of the other award of $400 and gold medal was Clarence C. White, 47, director of music, West Virginia Collegiate institute, Institute, W. Va., for his work as a violinist and a composer. J. Harold Brown, Indianapolis, Ind., was given honorable mention in music. "The first award in religion was accorded William N. DeBerry, 57, pastor of St. John's Congregational church, Springfield, Mass., in recognition of his development of a model Negro church as an outstanding example of what the church may mean in group and community service. The Rt. Rev. Re. E. Jones, 52, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Orleans, La., was given the second award for his work in organizing and furthering an educational, social, and religious center and conspicuous work as a religious editor. Honorable mention was made of Dr. J. W E. Bowen, Atlanta, Ga., and Bishop A. L. Gaines, Baltimore, Md. "In education, John W. Davis, 39, president of West Virginia Collegiate institute, Institute, W. Va., received the first award for his success in building up a land grant college from a secondary school to an institution acknowledged as having college standing. One of its features is its full Negro faculty. It is the first institution of its kind to be accepted as a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The second award in education goes to Benjamin Brawley, 45, professor in Shaw university, Raleigh, N. C., for his work as a teacher of English, his publications on Negro life and on English literature. Honorable mention was made of Thomas M. Campbell and Clinton J. Calloway, both of Tuskegee institute, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Atlanta, and Mrs. Althes Edmiston, Nashville, Tenn., mission- (Continued on Page Three) Vol. XIII—Number 29 te Legis RACE WOMAN SITS IN WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE Mrs. E. Howard Harper Fills the Vacancy Created By Death of Her Husband In Third Term Welch, W. Va.—When the House of Delegates is called to order, Mrs. E. Howard Harper, prominent West Virginia Race woman, will occupy a chair among the members. It will mark the first time that a colored American woman has filled an office in a state legislature. Mrs. Harper was recommended by the Republican executive committee to Governor Gore for appointment as a member of the House of Delegates to fill the vacancy created by the recent death of her husband, Hon. E. Harper. Governor Gore supported the recommendation, as required by a state law. Mr. Harper was one of the most popular members of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He was serving his third term as legislator. WHITE MAN SUES FOR TEN THOUSAND; CALLED A NEGRO It's worth $10,000 for any white man in Alabama to be colored. Yes, sir, strange as it may seem, it's true just the same. This fact was established Friday when Alex De Fleron of Mobile, Alabama, sued the R. L. Polk Co., of Norfolk, Virginia, publishers of the Mobile City directory, for $10,000 because he was erroneously designated as "colored." Whether or not the designation resulted from the compiler of the directory having seen De Fleron coming out of the Negro section after the shades of night had fallen or whether he mistook one of those synthetic "colonels" of the south, which is abbreviated just the same as the southern white folks abbreviate the word colored, viz., "col." to mean colored instead of colonel, is not known, but De Fleron thinks the designation is worth $10,000 to him and is asking the courts to help him collect it. APPOINTS NEGRO DEPUTY AS THE COUNTY CLERK Louisville, Ky.—Among the many political appointments already announced is that of C. L. Grundy, a young man who under the former administration of Republicans, served as engineer in the Number 8 engine company. Mr. Grundy has been appointed to a place in the county clerk's office as deputy county clerk. Messrs. Page Hemphill and W. B. Wood, former detectives, have been restored to their places, also three probation officers in the juvenile court, two bath house attendants, one police woman, and a number of men in the custodian's department of the city hall and the street cleaning department. It is expected that a number of very important positions will be named in the city health department. KIP'S SISTER WILL SUE FOR A DIVORCE New York, N. Y.—The New York American Monday says Mrs. Julien St. Charles Chaqueneau, daughter of Philip Rhinelander, and sister of Leonard Kip Rhinelander, is planning a suit for a divorce. Her husband at the time of the wedding six years ago was known as John St. Charles Shackno, but upon locating in Paris with his bride, he changed his name to Chaqueneau. His wife is now at the home of her father here. CAPITAL CITY STUDENTS GAIN COVETED HONORS Washington, D. C. — Francis Syphax, a graduate of the Dunbar High school, class of 1922, has been appointed literary editor of the Sed, annual student publication of Boston University's School of Education, while Robert Weaver, of the class of 1925, was a member of the Harvard debating team which recently defeated Wesleyan. GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 651 slature WESLEY'S SENTENCE COMMUTED TO LIFE IN STATE PRISON State Board of Pardons Stipulates That Omaha Negro Shall Remain in Penitentiary For Life Lincoln, Neb. — Sol Wesley, who for more than five years has faced death in the electric chair, now faces life—life in the state penitentiary. The state board of pardons Saturday commuted Wesley's death sentence to life imprisonment. Clemency was granted Wesley, who shot and killed Deerson during the holdup of an Omaha grocery store in 1923, because he was found to be mentally incompetent. Three state physicians told the board that their examinations had convinced them Wesley is a feeble-minded person with the mental capacity of a 6-year-old child. No Parole In the order granting the commutation the board recommends "that no further pardon, commutation or parole ever be granted him." The decision to grant the commutation was reached by the board in less than two hours after the hearing held at the penitentiary. "In granting this application," the board says, "we are doing so because the record is overwhelmingly in favor of the commutation. There are no protests." Had Hunch Wesley, though he has been sullen and unwilling to talk for several years, must have had a hunch Saturday afternoon that he was on the verge of escaping the chair. He seemed even anxious to answer all questions put to him by members of the board. And once a broad grin spread over his dark countenance. At all other times $ \frac{1}{2} $ however, except when directly questioned, he sat stooped far over, nervously clasping and unclasping his hands. His face was expressionless, but his blinking eyes roved continually about the room. Governor Quizzes In response to questions put to him by Attorney General Spillman, Wesley said he had been born in Oklahoma and that he had reached about the third grade in school. Answering questions regarding his life in Omaha, he told the board that he had worked in several packing houses, receiving $2 a day, and later worked several months washing dishes on a dining car. Governor McMullen asked him if he had quit the dining car job or had been "fired." At that Sol grinned profusely and answered, "I quit." Justice Goss Speaks Supreme Justice Goss told the board that in his opinion too much time had elapsed since Wesley was first sentenced. "It is now nearly five years since the crime was committed," he said, "and I believe it would leave a bad taste in the mouths of the people of the state to convict him now. "If the law was such that the execution could be carried out within one year perhaps after the sentence, I believe it would have the effect of deterring others from committing crimes," he said. Mental Condition Judge Goss pointed out that Wesley's attorney had not brought out any evidence to indicate the mental condition of Wesley at the time of the trial. He expressed the opinion that if such evidence had been presented at the trial, a death sentence would not have been recommended by the jury. He also expressed the opinion that the supreme court would have commuted the sentence if Wesley's mental condition had been brought to its attention. He said he had learned, though not authoritatively, that two of Wesley's sisters, his father, and his grandfather had been insane or feeble-minded. "Every day is a holiday for the man who likes his work." THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS 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. 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Those, therefore, receiving The Monitor mustions are paid, as the law ments are being sent to all lector will call—and unless we will be compelled to course, we do not want to. We, as publishers, MUU pay the penalty. MAKING PROGRESS Did you ever notice how persistently this race of ours follows in the wake of every advance movement? That we do is true and also very significant. The participation of women in political affairs is a comparatively recent movement. It is undoubtedly an advanced movement, approved by the progressive, disapproved by the conservative. A few years ago the proposal of a woman as a governor, a member of congress, or of the state legislature would have provoked an incredulous smile or uncomplimentary sneer. But not so now. Woman, timid (?) woman is politically resurgent, as she has long been industrially. We have women as governors and filling other political positions. And now we have a woman of our race, the first of many to follow through the coming years, to enter a state legislature. She is Mrs. E. Howard Harper of West Virginia, who has been appointed by Governor Gore, upon the recommendation of the republican executive committee, to fill out the unexpired term of her husband, recently deceased, who was serving his third term. West Virginia is to be complimented upon the honor of appointing the first American woman of color to a state legislature. It is indeed an enviable distinction both for the state and the appointee and is indicative of progress. A BRIGHTER DAY There was a time when the Southern press was practically unanimous in apologizing for, if indeed, not unshamedly defending, the crime of Negrobaiting and lynching. Fortunately, however, that day has passed. Except in isolated cases no southern newspaper which lays any just claim to respectability ever thinks of de- Church fending this crime and menace today. We have seen several editorials recently from southern newspapers condemning in scathing terms the crimes committed by blood-thirsty mobs which they once condoned. This shows an awakened conscience which bespeaks the better nature of our country and foretells a day, not far distant we hope, when America will be a lynchless land and law shall be respected and supreme. WHY NOT MERGE? Omaha has undoubtedly too many Negro churches of the same denomination. This is notably true of the Baptists. Why is not this an opportune time for some of these separate congregations to merge and form say five or six strong congregations more able to support a program of good works, unhampered by the heavy burden of debt under which nearly all the smaller and most of the larger congregations are struggling? This is the age of mergers and combinations for cutting down overhea dand functioning more efficiently. This is true of banks and business houses and great daily newspapers, and the same principle ought to be found advantageous among churches of the same denomination, at least. CONGRATULATIONS The Monitor extends sincere congratulations to Harry E. Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, upon his election as civil service commissioner. He has proved worthy of every public trust hitherto placed upon him and we feel sure that he will not fail to make good in the responsible position to which he has now been called. Congratulations, Harry, hearty and sincere. Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector THE MONITOR MEDICAL AUXILIARY HOLDS MEETING The Medical Auxiliary met with Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, 2883 Franklin street, Tuesday afternoon, January 10. Mrs. L. E. Britt, the president, after being confined to her home for several months on account of illness, was able to be present, and there was much rejoicing among the members. A report on the first year's work of the Auxiliary was read and many worth while deeds have been accomplished. There is a continual call for baby clothes, so much so that Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, who has charge of the "Dacus Box" is appealing to friends for anything on hand that would be of service to a baby. Mrs. Price Terrell and Mrs. Craig Morris, who had charge of the Benefit Card Party on December 21, reported a financial success, and they were very greatful to their friends for their loyal support. The next meeting will be February 14, with Mrs. E. A. Williamson, 2508 Burdette street, at which time the election of officers will be held. BUSINESS GIRLS' CLUB The Business Girls' Club met Friday, January 13, at the home of Miss Alice Hunter, 2858 Ohio street. After a brief vacation during the holidays the club is resuming its program. Very good plans are nearing completion, and excellent results are expected. A wonderful bit of charity work was performed by the girls at Christmas time, and a continuance of the same is planned. A delightful program was given Friday which revealed much talent among the group. Two book reviews of the latest books was given by the sponsor, Mrs. Grace M. Hutten, vocal numbers by Miss Frances Trusty of New York, who is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles H. Trusty, and group singing of the latest popular songs. We extend a warning to all other charity, literary and social clubs of Omaha, watch out for the Business Girls' Club. Miss Maxine Barquette, President. Miss Alice Hunter, Secretary. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME WOMAN The Monitor knows of a good home and position for a reliable, aged but not infirm, colored woman in a country home. Wages reasonable, work light, but comfortable home. An opportunity for some desirable woman. Phone We. 4243. Next Wednesday night at 7:30 there will be a parish dinner given in the Guild Rooms of St. Philip's Church for all members of the congregation. A program will be rendered and parish plans discussed. Mrs. Charles T. Smith is chairman and will be assisted by other women of the parish. HENRY W. WILLIAMS BURIED The funeral of the late Henry W. Williams was held from the Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon, last Friday afternoon at half past 2 o'clock, with interment in the family lot in Forest Lawn cemetery. Father John Albert Williams, brother of the deceased, officiated. Lawton, Okla.—Kiowa and Comanche Indians, who served as soldiers in the World War, have formed the Parker-I-See-O post of the American Legion. The Indians will build a tribal lodge in which to meet. PARISH DINNER LAUNCHES 1928 DRIVE Results of the special joint meeting of the executive and membership committees, may briefly be enumerated as follows: Under the chairmanship of Paul Holliday and his able cohorts, John Gardner, Thomas Robinson, Charles Wiley, Willis Davis and Fred Garrett, the above membership committee was fully empowered to devise and pursue such plans, that in their opinion, will successfully augment our membership "ONE THOUSAND STRONG." Roosevelt Post No. 30, is far beyond the experimental stage, despite the lack of co-operation from hundreds of "eligibles" in this city who should voluntarily ally themselves with such a powerful unit that sponsors and participates only in activities of the highest caliber and merit. Roosevelt Post No. 30, is deeply grieved over the loss of one of our most loyal and active members, Comrade John Quincy Greer, who died suddenly, January 14th, at his home, 2817 North Twenty-fourth street. Report of his death was a great shock to his many friends and comrades, who mourn his loss. We wish to tender our profound sympathy and condolence to members of the family, in the irreplacable loss of their son and brother and our "Comrade in peaceful repose." "ATTENTION! ALL EX-SERVICE MEN." The entertainment committee, under the leadership of Metz Manion, wishes to invite "you and yours" to attend our "GRAND LEAP YEAR BALL," January 27th, at the beautiful DREAMLAND HALL. Don't forget to remember that nothing has been overlooked in making this affair one of the season's most outstanding events. CLAIR CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH 22nd and Miami Streets A. H. Higgs, Pastor Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Everyone is looking forward to the membership drive to be put on by the superintendent and his co-workers. Evening service at 7:30 p. m. Theme: "My Son Has Come." The choir renders music all day. Midweek service, Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. All are invited to attend the special services to be held at the church Sunday, January 22. General class and baptizing. Evening sermon: "My Duty in the Community as a Member of the Church and a Christian." Thursday, January 26th, 7:30 p. m., address by Bishop Keeney of Omaha. Special music by the choir. Refreshments will be served. The Ladies' Aid will give a conundrum dinner Saturday, January 21st, at 1847½ No. Twenty-fourth street. Price 25 cents. THE RITE-WAY SYSTEM At 24th and Patrick Are still selling GROCERIES and MEATS at the LOWEST prices in Omaha. “Trade the RITE-WAY and Bank the Difference” Open from 2 p. m. until 2 a. m. KING YUEN CAFE CHOP SUEY and YETCAMEIN our hobby 2010½ No. 24th St. WE. 0401 OMAHA C. P. WESIN Grocery Company Now one of the Red and White Chain Stores Same Prompt and Courteous Service Better Prices. 2001 Cuming Ja. 1248 AMERICAN LEGION IN MEMORIAM St. Louis, Mo.—A commodious building at 3437 Lawton boulevard has been purchased by the Peoples Hospital and will be used as a Nurse Training home. This is a new addition to the hospital and is a requirement of the state law in order that nurses may be trained to care for the sick. NEW 24th and I Friday and Saturday Richard Dix in "THE GAY DEFENDER" All Next Week The Paramount Record Stars Present in Person "THE ROCK DINAH CO." 23-PEOPLE-23 Prices of all other work on same reasonable scale. We are conforming strictly to times and conditions. 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P. reports that the book illustrations of Aaron Douglass, a young colored artist on the Crisis staff, has been included in the Second Annual Exhibition of American Book Illustrations, which is being held under the auspices of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. DINAH CO." PLE-23 Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. The Carter Charity and Benevolent Club will give a supper at the Y. W. C. A. February 2. Ladies, take advantage of leap year by bringing a gentleman friend. Tickets on sale at Ross Drug Store, 35 cents. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Stowers are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis. Mrs. Stowers is an aunt of Mrs. Lewis. They came to attend the funeral of Rev. C. B. Burton. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. A very pleasant surprise party was given Sunday evening for Mrs. L. McCullough at her residence, 2413 Patrick avenue, by members of Hiawatha Chapter No. 4, Order of the Eastern Star, of which she is Past Associate Matron. After listening to brief remarks by Mrs. Hazel Lewis, G. L. of the State of Nebraska, and others, Mrs. McCullough was presented with a purse from the Chapter by the matron, Mrs. Elise Turner. They then departed for their homes, leaving bountiful evidence of their visit. FOR RENT—Two modern furnished rooms, $2.50 to $3.50 with kitchen privileges. Webster 1529. One of the most elaborate formal parties of the season was given by the Waiters' Wives Art and Social Club for their husbands, Monday evening, January 16, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Jones, 3254 Evans avenue. The evening was spent with cards and dancing, after which a delicious supper was served from a bountifully decorated table. The class in Unity will meet every Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., and Sunday at 6 p. m., at the Y. W. C. A. building. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. Webbier 4162. Five upholstered living room suites. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Church held a very well attended and interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles T. Smith, 2916 North 28th street, last Thursday afternoon. FIVE ROOMS partly modern. Near carline. Also 3-room apartment and 7-room apartment, partly modern. All near carline. Call WE. 4810. Mrs. Ella Long, 2517 Lake street, has been called to Chillcothe, Mo., by the illness of her father, Melvin Saunders. Ladies' Auxiliary of Captain Allen Allensworth Camp No. 25, Spanish War Veterans, will hold a public installation at St. Benedict's community house, Twenty-fourth and Grant streets, Wednesday, January 25, at 8:30 p. m. Mrs. Anna Miller, president of Auxiliary Lee Forby camp, will be installing officer. All comrades' wives, mothers and sisters are requested to be present. Friends are cordially invited. FOR RENT—Five room cottage with garden spot. Modern. Rent reasonable. Near carline. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming街. Y. W. C. A. NOTES An excellent program will be rendered Sunday, January 22, at the North Side Branch, 2306 North 22nd street, Vesper service at 4 o'clock, conducted by the Religious and General Education Committee. The subject to be discussed, "The Meaning of Prayer to Me," interspersed with the following program: Devotion, Mrs. Rhone. Piano selection, Miss Francis Covington. Vocal solo, Mrs. Lester Carter. Paper, "Womanhood," Mrs. S. K. Brownlow. Vocal, Mrs. J. H. Kinney Reading, Miss Lola Marshall. Vocal duet, Misses Lucille Moore and Claretta Biddeaux. Reading, Miss Blanche Burton. Cocoa will be poured during the social hour to all present free. Everybody welcome. The Tri-Arts Society held its usual meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Y. W. C. A. Discussion of the probable dispersion of disorderly members was the only important business. Then came the program. Miss Margaret Dallas, chairman of the literary committee, gave the "Ten Commandments for Success. Next, Roy Gustin gave a reading, "My Little Chocolate Soldier Son." Miss Sara Brown played "The Song Is Ended," and as an encore played "Just Once Again." The Misses Ollie Mattison, and Margaret Dallas gave a delightful little skit, entitled "A Musical Romance." Gaitha Pegg gave an interesting talk on Bennett J. Doty in the Foreign Legion. Miss Willa Hays played a piano solo, "The Juba Dance" by N. Dett. Then Miss Catherine Williams, chairman of the musical committee, gave a vocal solo entitled "Just a Memory," and as an encore sang "The Song Is Ended." Willa Hays was her accompanist. Next on the program was John Jackson, who played a ukelele solo entitled "Katinka," and as encore he played "Me and My Shadow" and "So Tired." This concluded the delightful program, which was fully appreciated by the club body. MARGARET BELL, Reporter WESTERN STAR LODGE NO. 1. K. OF P. NOTES R. L. Turner received O. K. from lodge members Monday night at the installation of Western Star Lodge No. 1, K. of K. R. L. Turner, C. C., was elected for his twelfth term, to which he has been elected without a contestant. He was presented with an O. K. the size of a bushel basket. This was sponsored by Frank Golden, Brigadier General; James Allen, Oliver Pharsin, James Hieronymous, Alexander Samthey, W. H. T. Ransom, F. S. Walker and George Douglas. R. L. Turner is a faithful and tireless commander. Membership drive. The Omaha Urban League. Annual membership from $1.00 to $4.99. Contributing membership, $5.00 or more. Applications at Peoples Drug Store, Omaha Guide, Ross Drug Store, Killingsworth & Price Barber Shop, or call Dr. D. W. Gooden, chairman, Jackson 5436. THE BRANDEIS STORE Announces The Annual February Sale of Furniture Beginning Monday, January 23rd SAVINGS OF 10 TO 50 PER CENT On our own regular stock of good furniture and on special purchases from standard furniture makers. Seventh Floor THE BREAD WITH A FLAVOR 100% Whole Wheat We will run Specials each day of the week—Remember the day and buy at a saving. Monday—Potato Bread, 10c Loaf 8c Tuesday—Lemon Day, Lemon Pie 23c Lemon Cake 23c Lemon Rolls 23c Wednesday—Raisin Bread, 15c Loaf 10c Raisin Pie 23c Raisin Coffee Cake 23c Thursday—Hand Made Cookies, Sugar, Peanut, Oatmeal, Raisin, Hermits, per dozen 12c Friday—Pineapple Cake 23c Pineapple Rolls 23c Pineapple Cream Pie 23c Saturday—15c Light Tea Rolls 10c Black Walnut Cup Cakes, Small Coffee Cakes 10c-5c Variety of Layer Cakes 25c Home-Made Mayonnaise Dressing and Potato Salad ATTENTION! SIXTEEN PERSONS GET HARMON AWARDS (Continued from Page One) ary in Luebo, Congo, West Africa. "Anthony Overton, 62, Chicago, Ill., was given first award in business for his success in organizing and developing the Douglass National bank of Chicago, the Overton Hygienic Manufacturing company, and the Victory Life Insurance company. He is president of all three companies. The second award in business goes to William G. Pearson, 68, of Durham, N. C., for his success in organizing the only fire insurance company and the only bonding company operated by Negroes. He is president of the Bankers' Fire Insurance company, the Southern Fidelity and Surety company, and the Peoples Building and Loan association. Honorable mention was made of Maggie L. Walker, Richmond, Va.; Louis C. Bulloch of Cranford, N. J.; Orlando S. Watts, Palmyra, N. J., and P. B. Young, Norfolk, Vo. James Weldon Johnson, 56, of New York, was granted first award in literature for his book of poems, "God's Trombones," based upon the imaginative creations of the old-time Negro preachers. Second award to Eric Walrond, 29, New York, for his "Tropic Death." "These awards," stated Dr. George E. Haynes, secretary of the commission, "are designed to give stimulus to creative work through recognition of achievement of national significance." RE-ELECTED TO STANDING COMMITTEE At the 61st annual council of the Diocese of Nebraska, held in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Lincoln, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, was re-elected as a member of the standing committee of the diocese. The standing committee acts as an advisory board to the bishop of the diocese and in case of a vacancy in the episcopate acts as the ecclesiastical authority. It passes upon the election of all bishops. The standing committee consists of three clerical and three lay members. The other members of the committee are Dean McGinley, of Trinity Cathedral; the Rev. William A. Mulligan, rector of Christ church, Beatrice; Messrs. John S. Hedelund and Arthur C. Panoast of Omaha, and Mr. Paul Good of Lincoln. THE MONITOR BIG ROAD SHOW AT THE LAKE STARTING NEXT SUNDAY Grant and Wilson, famous Par-mount record artists in person, will present The Rock Dinah Company, which has been playing over the T. O. B. A. Circuit for the past year. The show has a cast of twenty-three people and among the featured players are Babe Hines, the girl with the golden voice; Johnny Bragg, tap dance artist; also Lackaria White and the famous Creole Chorus from the Cotton Pickers Club of New York City. The company will be here one week and then leave for California, where they are booked solid for several months. This show will be in keeping with the Lake Theatre's policy to present worth while entertainment at all times. Stand—WE. 6406 Res.—JA. 4586 LINCOLN TAXI Funeral and Wedding Service LEROY CHILDS, Prop. Stand at PEAT'S CAFE 24th and Clark St. Give Us a Trial! WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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FILLED rmacy ly Service" Gents' Wearing Furnishings ORDERING 4¢ per lb. 6¢ per lb. Family Finish kets, Etc. HERMAN FURNITURE CO. Tel. JACKSON 1317 Home Phone Web. 0248 ral Home s to meet the y as well lly PAGE THREE WEbster 2000 Phonographs and Records PAGE FOUR Mexico Had Pioneer South American culture is older than that of North America. The University of Mexico and that of San Marcos, Lima, were each authorized by Carlos V in 1551. In Mexico as early as 1559 was printed the first book on the continent. Mexico, indeed, from the earliest colonial days, shows a spirit of constant innovation. Whether in the economic or the spiritual field, the country has been in the van since the days of the conquest. A recent biographer of Thomas Paine writes that the first lance broken on this continent in the cause of feminism was probably his "Occasional Letter on the Female Sex." but the Seventeenth century produced in Mexico a remarkable woman who lays less disputed claim to that honor. She was Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, first student of folklore and pioneer in education for women, South American culture follows, more or less closely, the era of colonization, the achievement of autonomy and the entrance into the currents of the larger world. It has thus its classic, its romantic and its modernist phases. From the first it shows evidences of contact with the new home; the language undergoes subtle modifications of accent and vocabulary; a feeling for the soil is developed, and there are not lacking rhapsodists who foreshadow the nationalistic fervors of the emancipation. Poetry, for long, is in the ascendant; poetry, in fact, is the chief literary output of Spanish and Portuguese America—Isaac Goldberg, in Current History Magazine. Use Sails of Windmills to Disseminate News Holland possesses over 10,000 wind-mills. To most observers, says a writer in the Wide World Magazine, they all look very much alike, but the "set" of the sails, when the arms are at rest, is capable of considerable variation, and the resourceful millers take advantage of these different settings in order to convey interesting items of news to the countryside. Using a well-understood code of signals, they actually make their wind-mills "talk." The idea is extremely ancient; it is even said that semaphore signaling started from this source. when there is a wedding in a Dutch der's family he sets the sails at a certain angle, and often decks the arms with flags and screamers, so that all neighbors within eye-range can learn of the happy event. Other variations of angle proclaim the birth of a baby boy or girl, a request for the services of the millwright, and a dozen other little messages. If the miller sets his millsails in the form of a cross there is sadness in the family, for this denotes a death. Tennyson Not Exact Poetic license undoubtedly gave Alfred Tennyson, famous English poet, the privilege to immortalize only 600 English soldiers as participants in the charge of the Light brigade in one of the best-known war poems in the English language, but there actually was more than a "noble six hundred" for the English in that disastrous attack in the Crimean war. As pointed out by Stuart M. Emery, in an article in Liberty, there were 673 men of the brigade in the charge, according to the most reliable figures. In the action, which took between 20 and 25 minutes from start to finish, the Light brigade, out of 673 men, lost 127 killed, 104 wounded, and 73 prisoners almost half its strength. Nearly 500 horses were killed. Old and New Moon Frequently, during the phase of the moon popularly called new the dim form of the full moon can be seen within the crescent of the new moon. This is known as earthshine and is a faint light visible on the part of the moon not directly illuminate by the sun. It is due to sunlight reflected to the moon by the earth and is most conspicuous when the part of the moon's disk illuminated directly by the sun is smallest. The new moon is first visible as a thin crescent. Then, according to an old adage, "the old moon can be seen sitting in the lap or arms of the new." In olden times sailors regarded this phenomenon with superstitious dread—Exchange Salvaging Burned Money Three young women are employed by the Treasury department in Washington in identifying ruined money. They salvage something like $10,000 every year in money that is burned beyond recognizable form to the ordinary eye but which can still be identified by these lynx-eyed experts. Last winter a country bank was destroyed by fire and $50,000 was reduced to a pile of charred and crinkly ashes. The debris was sent to Washington and the bank received $35,000 for it—Kansas Woman's Journal. Mother's Holiday The mother of three unruly children was in the habit of coming to the gate with them each morning to greet the teacher in whose class they were on her way to the school. On the first morning after the holidays she appeared at usual, thrusting the children before her. As the teacher appeared she exclaimed in a voice fraught with emotion and relief: "Good mornin', miss. Thank Gawd."—London Daily News. 6 to 1 you'll like this coffee best The recent vote that showed Butter-Nut Coffee a 6 to 1 favorite over its nearest rival is a word to the wise. 6 to 1 you will like this famous blend better than any you have ever tasted. It has strength. It has mellowness. Selling fastest it is freshest. It pleases six times more people than any other coffee. You cert- tainly should try it. Butter-Nut "The COFFEE Delicious" LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Mr. G. F. Grattan has returned to the city from Denver, Colo. Mr. James W. Bedell and Mrs. Melissa McCowen were quietly united in marriage Sunday afternoon by the Rev. S. H. Johnson of the Newman M. E. church. The couple are house keeping near Tenth and E streets. Mrs. Anna Christman is reported some better at this time. Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt and Mrs. G. L. Maston entertained Mrs. Geo. N. Kellis of Keokuk, Ia., to a formal reception at the home of the former on Washington street Friday night. They were assisted by Mesdames Sarah Walker, Mabel Williams, Margaret Williams, Letticia Williams, and L. J. Allen. Out-of-the-city guests included Mrs. Geo. N. Kellis, Keokuk, Ia.; Mrs. Robert Scott, Mrs. Otis Washington, Mr. Henry Scott, Mrs. John Cashman, Mr. and L. J. Gordon, all of Beatrice. Mrs. Ada Holmes entertained friends at dinner Saturday night in honor of Mrs. Geo. N. Kellis, and her father, Mr. John Hemphill. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Maston entertained friends to dinner Sunday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs. Geo. N. Kellis of Keokuk, Ia. Covers were laid for six. Mary Magdalin Mission was entertained by Mrs. M. L. Todd at her home Tuesday night. The same of- THE MONITOR ficers were re-elected for the ensuing year. Officers named for the B. Y. P. U. of Mount Zion Baptist church were Henry Botts, jr., president; Louis Swingler, vice-president; Lloyd Williams, secretary; Evelyn Johnson, jr., assistant secretary; Ida Todd, treasurer. The following officers were chosen for the Sunday school: Mrs. E. J. Griffin, superintendent; Mrs. Nettie McDonald, assistant superintendent; Thelma Hammond, secretary; Guy Wiley, treasurer. N. A. A. C. P. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET The Executive Committee of the Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet for organization and the appointment of chairmen of various committees next Thursday night, January 26th, at the residence of the Branch secretary, Rev. Russel Taylor, 2724 Parker street. Dentist (applying a wrench to his car)—"Now this is going to hurt just a little." If a very hard nut is handed you to crack, don't get discouraged, get a bigger hammer. N. W. WARE, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Thomas Phillips, 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 27th day of January, 1928, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 27th day of January, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to John Albert Williams or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3t-1-6-28 County Judge. ED. F. MOREARTY, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Peter John Christensen, also known as Peter John Christenson, 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 28th day of January, 1928, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 28th day of January, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Etta Christensen or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3t-1-6-28 County Judge. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Walter Bell. Deceased. All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 21st day of December, 1927, Addie Bell Moore, filed a petition in said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as administratrix and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 21st day of January, 1928, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 21st day of January, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M., and contest said petition, the Court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this Court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2t-1-6-28 County Judge. WE.0500 WE. 0500 We go farther and charge less CITY MESSENGER and EXPRESS COMPANY 2208 No. 24th St. FRED DAVIS, Prop. 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