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Race Man Enters Suit For Rich Oil Lands ```markdown ``` LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Race M EXTRADITION TO MISSOURI STATE DENIED BY COURT Ohio Governor Refuses to Return Man Charged with Committing Murder 14 Years Ago in Sister State IDENTIFICATION INCOMPLETE National Advancement Association Attorneys Active in Thwarting Attempt to Imprison Native of Ohio New York, March 9—Extradition of a Negro, Will Brown, known as "Cornbread," from Columbus, Ohio, to Missouri, where it was feared he would be lynched on charge of a murder committed 14 years ago, has been defeated by Attorney W. S. Lyman, with the co-operation of the legal aid committee of the Columbus branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The committee, composed of Attorneys B. F. Hughes, A. J. Worsham, L. A. Ransom and I. D. Ross, began an investigation as soon as the arrest of Will Brown was reported. "I immediately after his arrest there were numerous reports in circulation in the city of Columbus to the effect that citizens in New Madrid, Missouri, would lynch Brown as soon as he was returned to Missouri," says a report from Columbus to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People national office. "It was reported that the Elks' lodge and the Ku Klux Klan of New Madrid had raised a sum of money estimated at $1,000 to bring Brown back to Missouri. "The attitude and conversation of Lewis Hackett, deputy sheriff of New Madrid county, sent here to receive the custody of Brown, did much to enhance this apprehension. Throughout the hearing on a writ of habeas corpus he referred to Brown as 'this here nigger' and 'darky.' "Upon investigation by the association attorneys, in co-operation with Mr. Lyman, personal counsel for Brown, it was found that the murderer of Henry Johnson was about 24 or 25 years of age at the time of the killing. Therefore the murderer would be approximately 40 years old now." "Brown stated that he was only 26 years of age now; that he was born in Willard, Ohio, and that he had never been in Missouri." The attorneys found several people who had known Brown in his youth in Columbus, Ohio, and the testimony of these people at the hearing before the Ohio governor's secretary established Brown's age as he had given it. This would have made Brown only 12 years old at the time the murder was committed. The report to the N. A. A. C. P. continues: "The claim of the state of Missouri was founded upon personal identification by the deputy sheriff of New Madrid county. He claimed to have been able to remember Brown and identify him after a lapse of 14 years. This appeared doubtful in the light of the fact that he could have seen him only two or three times a week, over a period of three months, among two or three hundred other Negroes at work on a levee camp where the alleged killing took place. "He further claimed that he had been able to pick Brown out of 40 other prisoners in the morning 'line-up' at the city prison on the day after his arrival. But this statement was negatived on his cross-examination when defense attorneys forced him to admit that he had arrived in Columbus about midnight and had gone directly to the prison, where an attendant had allowed him to go back to 'Cornbread's' cell and take a good look at the defendant. Identification the following morning was, of course, a simple matter. "Upon conclusion of the evidence, the assistant prosecutor for Franklin county, Ohio, refused to make any plea for extradition. Mr. Lyman then spoke briefly of the evidence and called attention to the failure of the demanding state to establish identity THE MONITOR KEEN KENTUCKIAN BEGINS LEGAL FIGHT FOR MULTI MILLIONS Tom Johnson Institutes Suit Against Corporations for Valuable Oil Lands in Oklahoma Which Promise Princely Wealth OF CREEK AND NEGRO DESCENT Mayfield, Ky.—(Special)—A legal battle for oil land worth millions of dollars has been instituted by Tom Johnson, who lives on a small farm near this city with his wife and his 24-year-old son, John. The suit follows the revealing of Johnson's claim to one of the largest oil producing tracts in Oklahoma by Ben C. Axley (white) title expert. The land will make Johnson worth somewhere between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 and the wealthiest man of the race. Johnson was born in Beggs, Oklahoma 54 years ago, the son of a Creek Indian and a colored mother. His father was allotted a quarter section of Oklahoma land by the government in what was then Indian territory. Now the section is being developed by several big corporations and is rich in petroleum producing. Johnson, who came here many years ago following the death of his father, was ignorant of his vast wealth until located last month by Attorney Axley. Johnson had been living on his small farm supporting himself and family through his small earnings from truck gardening and doing odd jobs. Half a dozen attorneys from this city and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are looking after his interests now. All Races Are Invited to Enter Contest Backed by American Legion and Publishing Concern Boston, Mass.—The members of every race are asked to participate in a war novel competition for a prize of $25,000. The contest was announced Saturday by the American Legion monthly and the Houghton Miflin company. Five judges will consider the manuscripts which will be received at the Houghton Miflin company's office here until May 1, when the contest closes. The judges will be Alice Duer Miller, novelist; Major-General James G. Harbord, U. S. A. (retired); Richard Henry Little, Chicago columnist; John T. Winterich, editor of the American Legion monthly, and Ferris Greenslet of the Houghton Miflin company. A recent announcement says that the competition is open to any author, regardless of nationality, but the manuscripts must be submitted in the English language. They must not be less than 70,000 words in length. COLORED GIRL ELECTED BY SOUTHERN WHITES Greensboro, N. C.—Miss Maggie Simpson, a sophomore at Bennet college, was elected to the executive committee of the State Y. W. C. A. Volunteer Conference which was held at Duke university recently. This is the first time that a colored student has been elected to any office of the convention which is controlled wholly by white students. and also commented on the various names under which Missouri had attempted to extradite the defendant, their warrants having been changed from Jesse Jones to Jesse Smith, and then to Jesse Brown. The only consistent name was the alias, 'Cornbread.' "Mr. Hughes for the N. A. A. C. P. reviewed all the evidence offered and concluded with a plea for justice to the defendant. Mr. Dunkle, secretary to the governor, announced that he would report to the governor and that the chief executive would render his decision on the following Monday at 10 o'clock, at which time Columbus received the joyful news that extradition to Missouri had been denied." Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, March 16, 1928 February 12, 1926, over two years ago, The Monitor placed under its masthead and carried it there for many months the following declaration: Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear- headed Business Man This was followed, in sub- which we stated that Calvin O'- on the nomination in 1928, the not be nominated; that the Wes- ed attention in the next presi- braska had an ideal candidate of Walter W. Head, of Omaha, shrewd, far-sighted, level-head temperament and strength of cla- We claimed that his contact wi- his close touch with the agric- acceptable to the people of bolt- republicans of Nebraska to dacy of Walter W. Head for the presidency and contended braska stood an excellent char- lican president of these Unite- useful fellow citizen, Walter W. The Monitor claims the hon- first newspaper in the country Walter W. Head for president. He is still our choice as he believe that he can be, and wi- winee. Hoover provokes no ent- of California. Lowden is a po- Willis and Longworth have smo- Borah is a dead duck. Dawes those in the limelight. We hare test lies between Dawes and H- winner. Part of our prophecy made filled. It has been proven that in our issue of February 19, 192 pipe cinch on the nomination probability that he will not be prophecy came true why not a Germane to The Monitor's Mr. Head, is the following editor World-Herald, Monday, under ter Head": "Walter W. Head, of Oma and president of the Boy Scout addressed the state Y. M. C. A cently." And that reminds us. A paper man, scouting about in Omaha the other day. Natur: "Hoover isn't going to be ne- way; "he lacks sex appeal. elect him and the leaders have Lowden hasn't a chance, nor would never consent to either. combine—Watson, Willis an Coolidge won't accept, although convention stampede to him, if done he will decline the nomin- be in position to bring their co- Hughes, either. It will be an some man we aren't thinking or mentioned. "Who? I wish I could find siders are mum as oysters. "But I've stopped in Omah Head. "Did you read his article month? It struck me as almost the next republican nominee. other, I've been noticing his m- lately. I'm wondering if Walta But I don't suppose I can find the Just a roving newspaper m his thoughts are only the stuff then again—possibly it is a kee Anyhow, we may say of W is reported to have said of hims go further and do a lot worse damned convention probably w allowed, in subsequent issues, that Calvin Coolidge had not been in 1928, the probability being that that the West would be neede the next presidential campaign real candidate for the president head, of Omaha, who was not aated, level-headed business man and strength of character which his contact with the strong fief with the agricultural West was people of both sections. West of Nebraska to get busy in puP W. Head for the republican and contended that if they were excellent chance of having as of these United States our daciton, Walter W. Head. Claims the honor and distinct in the country to suggest that for president. For choice as he was two years ago can be, and will be, the next provokes no enthusiasm, even a cowden is a possibility, but no worth have small chance of duck. Dawes has the best of light. We hazard the prophecy of Dawes and Head, and that it prophecy made two years ago been proven that we were right February 19, 1926, "Calvin Coolie the nomination in 1928, and the will not be nominated." True why not all of it? We shi The Monitor's advocacy of the following editorial which was Monday, under the caption, "S Head, of Omaha, nationally the Boy Scout Council," sayate Y. M. C. a convention in minds us. A shrewd and exciting about in the political life day. Naturally he was taken to be nominated," he said sex appeal. It would be too the leaders have turned thumba chance, nor Dawes; Coolie sent to either. The members in, Will and Curtis are accept, although the leaders beode to him, for tactical reaine the nomination, and the bring their candidate forward. It will be an honest-to-gooden't thinking of, whose name I could find out. I've tried as oysters.apped in Omaha to get some and his article in the Review, ask me as almost an ideal person can nominee. And, in one of noticing his name in the paper undering if Walter Head is to be use I can find that out here." newspaper man, thinking out only the stuff that dreams are likely it is a keen nose on the t may say of Walter Head, and we said of himself the other day do a lot worse than nomination probably will." This was followed, in subsequent issues, by editorials in which we stated that Calvin Coolidge had no lead pipe cinch on the nomination in 1928, the probability being that he would not be nominated; that the West would of necessity claim marked attention in the next presidential campaign, and that Nebraska had an ideal candidate for the presidency in the person of Walter W. Head, of Omaha, who was not a politician, but a shrewd, far-sighted, level-headed business man, of the type, temperament and strength of character which the nation needs. We claimed that his contact with the strong financial East and his close touch with the agricultural West would make him acceptable to the people of both sections. We urged the leading republicans of Nebraska to get busy in pushing the candidacy of Walter W. Head for the republican nomination for the presidency and contended that if they would do so Nebraska stood an excellent chance of having as the next republican president of these United States our distinguished and useful fellow citizen, Walter W. Head. The Monitor claims the honor and distinction of being the first newspaper in the country to suggest the candidacy of Walter W. Head for president. He is still our choice as he was two years ago. We still believe that he can be, and will be, the next republican nominee. Hoover provokes no enthusiasm, even in his own state of California. Lowden is a possibility, but not a probability. Willis and Longworth have small chance of making the grade. Borah is a dead duck. Dawes has the best chance of any of those in the limelight. We hazard the prophecy that the contest lies between Dawes and Head, and that Head will be the winner. Part of our prophecy made two years ago has been fulfilled. It has been proven that we were right when we said in our issue of February 19, 1926, "Calvin' Coolidge has no lead pipe cinch on the nomination in 1928, and there is a strong probability that he will not be nominated." If part of our prophecy came true why not all of it? We shall see. Germane to The Monitor's advocacy of the candidacy of Mr. Head, is the following editorial which was published in The World-Herald, Monday, under the caption, "Speaking of Walter Head": "Walter W. Head, of Omaha, nationally known banker and president of the Boy Scout Council," says a press report, addressed the state Y. M. C. A. convention in Minneapolis recently. And that reminds us. A shrewd and experienced newspaper man, scouting about in the political field, stopped in Omaha the other day. Naturally he was talking politics. "Hoover isn't going to be nominated," he said in his breezy way; "he lacks sex appeal. It would be too much trouble to elect him and the leaders have turned thumbs down on him. Lowden hasn't a chance, nor Dawes; Coolidge and Mellon would never consent to either. The members of the senatorial combine—Watson, Willis and Curtis—are impossibilities. Coolidge won't accept, although the leaders may engineer a convention stampede to him, for tactical reasons. If that is done he will decline the nomination, and the leaders will then be in position to bring their candidate forward. It won't be Hughes, either. It will be an honest-to-goodness dark horse, some man we aren't thinking of, whose name has not yet been mentioned. "Who? I wish I could find out. I've tried, but the real insiders are mum as oysters." "But I've stopped in Omaha to get some dope on Walter Head. "Did you read his article in the Review of Reviews this month? It struck me as almost an ideal personal platform for the next republican nominee. And, in one connection or another, I've been noticing his name in the papers a good deal lately. I'm wondering if Walter Head is to be the dark horse. But I don't suppose I can find that out here." Just a roving newspaper man, thinking out loud. Perhaps his thoughts are only the stuff that dreams are made of. But then again—possibly it is a keen nose on the trail of big game. Anyhow, we may say of Walter Head, as General Dawes is reported to have said of himself the other day: "They could go further and do a lot worse than nominate me—and the damned convention probably will." GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HERE FIFTEEN MINUTES ON WAY TO WASHINGTON The Hon. William C. Matthews of Boston, Mass., special assistant to the attorney general of the United States, recently assigned to government cases in Los Angeles, passed through Omaha en route to Washington, D. C., last Friday afternoon, spending only 15 minutes here at the Burlington station. In response to a wire from Mr. Matthews, the editor of The Monitor met the train and had a brief but pleasant interview with him. Mr. Matthews, who headed the Negro national campaign committee, which functioned so efficiently during the last pres- --- resequent issues, by editorials in Coolidge had no lead pipe cinch probability being that he would not of necessity claim marke-mental campaign, and that Ne-ror the presidency in the person who was not a politician, but a used business man, of the type, character which the nation needs, with the strong financial East and cultural West would make him in sections. We urged the lead-get busy in pushing the candi-ter republican nomination for that if they would do so Ne-ror of having as the next republ-States our distinguished and W. Head. Honor and distinction of being the way to suggest the candidacy of it was two years ago. We still will be, the next republican nominusiasm, even in his own state possibility, but not a probability. All chance of making the grade. Has the best chance of any of guard the prophecy that the conead, and that Head will be the two years ago has been ful-ft we were right when we said 16, "Calvin Coolidge has no lead in 1928, and there is a strong nominated." If part of our all of it? We shall see. Advocacy of the candidacy oforial which was published in The caption, "Speaking of Wal-aha, nationally known banker of Council," says a press report, convention in Minneapolis re-whrewd and experienced news- the political field, stopped inally he was talking politics. dominated," he said in his breezy would be too much trouble to be turned thumbs down on him. Dawes; Coolidge and Mellon. The members of the senatorial and Curtis—are impossibilities. With the leaders may engineer a for tactical reasons. If that is nation, and the leaders will then candidate forward. It won't be honest-to-goodness dark horse, whose name has not yet been out. I've tried, but the real in-na to get some dope on Walter in the Review of Reviews this an ideal personal platform for And, in one connection or aname in the papers a good dealer Head is to be the dark horse. at out here." an, thinking out loud. Perhaps that dreams are made of. But in nose on the trail of big game. Walter Head, as General Dawes self the other day: "They could be than nominate me—and the will." idential campaign, will occupy a like strategical position this year with western headquarters in Chicago, where it is proposed to hold a meeting of western race leaders at an early date. Mr. Matthews regretted that he could not stop over in Omaha, but hopes to visit the city at some subsequent time. He was looking well, feeling fine and likes the west. Philadelphia, Pa. — Prejudice was held responsible for the defeat of Dr. John P. Turner, prominent physician, in his campaign for selection to fill the vacancy on the board of education caused by the resignation of Thomas S. Boyle to become city treasurer. Vol. XIII—Number 37 WHAT AFRICANS AT HOME AND ABROAD ARE LOSING IN GOD'S GOOD COUNTRY Unparalleled Diamond Eldorado Dis- covered in South Africa—$2,500 Worth of Diamond Picked Up from Surface in One Hour TO BE EXPLOITED BY WHITES Capetown, South Africa—A diamond field in South Africa, which was described in the Assembly recently by Minister of Mines F. W. Beyers, as an "Eldorado unparalleled in the history of South Africa," and by Sir David Harris, director of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., as the "richest ever discovered in this or any other country," is to be exploited to a limited extent by the South African government. This wonderful discovery near Alexander Bay at the mouth of the Orange River was first reported last April. Subsequent reports confirmed the fabulous wealth of the diamond field, and last December the government received offers of £1,000,000 for the right to develop them. Brought Up by Casual Question On December 13, however, Mr. Beyers announced that the field would be worked in the interests of the State. The debate in the Assembly arose over an item of £2,500 in addition to the estimates under the heading of "District Mining Developments." This might have passed unnoticed but for an almost casual inquiry from one member, who elicited from Mr. Beyers that it was for the establishment of state diamond diggings at Alexander Bay. This information brought strong objections from the opposition headed by General J. C. Smuts, on the ground that it was a dangerous example of state socialism, while Sir David Harris expressed fears of its effect on the diamond output and demanded that the government should exercise strict control. Picked Up £600 in Stones in Hour Mr. Beyers, in replying, pointed out that the diamond field was on Crown lands and that the diamonds could be picked up on the surface. During a visit of one hour he himself picked up stones worth £600. Dr. Merensky, who, with Dr. Hauning, discovered the fields, working with eighteen men, had found in six weeks diamonds valued at £160,000. The area has now been placed under guard. The government plans to employ sixty Namaqualand residents as diggers to work the field on behalf of the government, and the profits will be applied to the capital expenditure of the South African Union. The debate eventually petered out, but the opposition remained skeptical regarding the wisdom of the government's action. General Smuts declared that the policy was unprecedented and that the government would find itself bombarded with demands to open other state diggings. MRS. LAURENCE JONES, NATIONALLY KNOWN FIGURE, PASSES AWAY Piney Woods, Miss.—One of the foremost women of the state, Mrs. Laurence Jones, succumbed at her home here recently. Mrs. Jones was president of the State Negro Women's Federated clubs and was nationally known in the work of women's clubs. Mrs. Jones was born 52 years ago in Burlington, Ia. She was the wife of Laurence Jones, principal and founder of the Piney Woods school here. Messages of condolence flooded the home of the deceased. SUES JIM CROW THEATER Cincinnati, Ohio—Dr. L. R. Breedlove, prominent physician of this city, has filed a suit against the Cino Theater company for violating the Ohio civil rights bill for ejecting him from a theater on the grounds of color. Attorney W. L. Ricks is representing Dr. Breedlove in the case. GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 658 Lands ALERT ARKANSAS ACCOMPLISH DEFEAT OF JUDGE TOWNSEND Scipio Jones, Nationally Known Negro Attorney, Successfully Opposes Appointment of United State Judge SOLAR PLEXUS TO LILY WHITES Little Rock, Ark.—Alert Negro republicans of Arkansas threw a "monkey wrench" into the machinery of the "lily white" faction here last week. The defeat of Wallace Townsend, "lily white," as Judge Triber's successor as federal judge was attributed directly to the colored voters. Colored G. O. P.'s Get Busy Scipio Jones, widely known race leader, led the movement to prevent the success of the "lily white" republican. Mr. Jones and other Negro leaders of Little Rock secured the co-operation and help of colored republicans in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to fight Townsend immediately after he had received the endorsement of the Republican State Central committee for the position as federal judge. Several delegations went to Washington and filed protest against his appointment with Attorney General Sargent and President Coolidge. The oposition of the colored republicans to Townsend's appointment was caused by his activities with the "illy white" movement in this state six years ago, which resulted in almost a total elimination of the Negro from the councils of the republican organization in Arkansas. A prominent federal office holder, whose name was not disclosed, stated that when they heard some time ago that the colored voters were fighting Townsend's appointment they felt that the organization's endorsement would not secure the place for him. Coolidge overrode the recommendations of the "illy white" republicans and chose a democrat as U. S. judge for the eastern district of Arkansas, John E. Martineau. The senate confirmed the nomination in quick order. BROTHERHOOD SLEEPING CAR PORTERS LOSES Interstate Commerce Commission Rules It Has No Jurisdiction in the Case as Presented by Randolph Washington, D. C.—The Interstate Commerce Commission recently announced its decision for want of jurisdiction on complaint filed by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters asking for an investigation of tipping practice and orders requiring Pullman company to cease from permitting or encouraging tips. "We are referred to no law which prohibits tipping of Pullman porters," the commission's report says, "moreover a consideration of the complaint in all its aspects leads only to the conclusion that the real obligations sought are increased wages. We have no power to regulate wages and consequently no authority to inquire into the justice of the complaints, however meritorious they might prove to be." Commissioner Atkinson wrote the dissenting opinion in which Commissioners Eastman and Lewis joined. A. Phillip Randolph, organizer of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters had the case presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission. JESSE STONE'S ORCHESTRA FAILS TO APPEAR Jese Stone's Blue Serenaders, who were to play a battle at Dreamland hall, March 5th, failed to appear because of financial reverses which bankrupted the orchestra, causing it to temporarily disband. It is understood that plans are on foot to reorganize the orchestra again and Omaha will no doubt be able to enjoy this popular jazz band in the near future. 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 ppp pipe eee eee il ‘A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS ‘OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA. NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, Joly 2, 1916 at the Postotfice at Omaha Nebraakes under the Act of March's, tere THE REY, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS Editor WoW: MOSLEY, Liacoin, Neb. ‘Associate Eattor TictNDA Ww. 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We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. PAGE TWO A CLEAR CUT ISSUE The withdrawal late Satur- day of Parker, the only white candidate in the Ninth Legislative District leaves the contest squarely between Dr. John A. Singleton, the present incumbent and Dr. Aaron M. McMillan, who was induced to file at the eleventh hour, as The Monitor charged, and re- peats the charge, not in good faith but with questionable and ulterior motive, and refused to withdraw despite the fact that he knew with two contending colored candidates in the field, with a white opponent neither one could win. The withdraw- al of Mr. Parker leaves a fair and open field between the two Negro candidates, Singleton and McMillan, and presents to the voters a clean cut and un- escapable issue which must be definitely met and _ decided. That issue is this: “Shall the Negroes of this community se- lect their own leadership or have it selected for them? Shall we jump at the crack of some driver’s whip like cring- ing slaves or assert our man- hood? Are we to be mere pup- pets of somebody’s will or whim, or are we free, intelli- gent men and women, whose rights and liberties are to be re- spected? This is the clear cut issue to be decided in the Ninth District April 10. The Monitor believes that our people welcome the opportunity to decide this vital question and has no doubt of the outcome. THE POINT A resident and voter of Council Bluffs, C. F. Davis, in a recent issue of a local publi- cation, calls the resentment of Omaha voters at the jeopardiz- ing of our racial political pres- tige, “Much Ado About Noth- ing.” It evidently did not occur to this well meaning young gen- ) Church ° o Rev. tleman that his intrusion as an outsider and non-resident into this discussion shows a lack of good judgment if not impertin- ence, even did he not miss, as he does, the point at issue. No one questioned Dr. Mc- Millan’s constitutional right te file. They did question, as they had a right to question, his moral right to file at the last hour, when it could not but mean the defeat of both him- self and the present incumbent. That is the point and pith of the matter. TOO DULL TO APPRECIATE IT For a brilliant example of trying to straddle an issue or to eat crow we give the whole bakery to our local race con- temporary in its editorial of last week on the “terribly mud- died political waters” in the Ninth and Tenth Districts, for which in one district, it was largely responsible. According to the statement of C. C. Gal- loway, made to P. M. Harris, he was responsible for Dr. Mc- Millan’s filing in the Ninth, and, according to the statement of others, he was with Dr. Mc- Millan when he filed. Please note the tender, soul- stirring pathos in this admis- sion: “The last minute filing of three additional candidates in the Ninth and Tenth Legis- lative Districts has terribly muddied the local political waters, and the situation that a few weeks ago appeared to indicate smooth sailing to two seats at Lincoln, is now beset with uncertainty. . . . The Guide feels that every candi- date in our own group should be careful not to endanger the chances of the race having a representative at our capitol.” The sincerity of this last statement must be judged in the light of the facts stated above where a “candidate in our own group” was induced to file, by a representative of this THE MONITOR very publication, “to endanger the chances of the race having a representative at our capi- tol.” But let us read on: “There jare, of course, two sides to ‘every question, and as a people \it now behooves us to careful- ly weigh the claims of both \sides in this now terrible poli- ‘tical conglomeration, and then |get together and elect the one we believe will better repre- sent us as a race, despite our ‘own selfishness, personal de- ‘sires and personal hatred.” Atta boy! Sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. - “In the Ninth District there are two of our highly respected young doctors in the race; Dr. Singleton, dentist, the present ‘incumbent, and Dr. A. M. MeMillan, physician; either of whom could no doubt serve us well as a representative, but both of them cannot be elected and both of them can be de- feated. “In the last primary Single- ‘ton won by a bare majority of 115 votes out of 1,495. . . Al- lowing for either an increase or ‘decrease which would natural- ly affect both sides, the reader ‘ean readily see the result of any juggling of any of the 115 votes. The necessity of getting ‘together should be very appar- ‘ent with the foregoing figures.” It was these “foregoing fig- ures” before him, that Gallo- ‘way on his own admission, in- duced MeMillan to file, which meant “juggling” with these 115 votes, the result of which juggling must be apparent to ‘everyone except the dumbest ‘of the dumb. Why then, we ask, with ‘these figures before him was ‘Mr. Galloway, of the Guide, so insistent upon Dr. McMillan filing against Singleton? Sure- ly it could not have been due to his “own selfishness, person- al desires or personal hatred.” - Great master minds have motives and reasons for their actions which we poor, ordi- nary, common mortals of me- diocre mentality cannot fully understand or appreciate. This, undoubtedly, is one of such cases. It's beyond us. That's all. We are too dull to appreciate it. A SHAMEFUL SURRENDER Central High school should not bow to Missouri prejudice. Recently we had the humiliat- ing spectacle of the authorities of this high school shamefully surrendering to a demand that a tolored player be removed from the basket ball team be- fore St. Joseph would play. We understand that a contract has been signed with St. Joseph to play again with the clause inserted that no colored play- ers can be on the Omaha Cen- tral High school team. This is contrary to the traditions of Nebraska. Our respect for our local school authorities is fast waning under the circum- stances. We do not want to believe that Principal J. G. Masters approves of this, be- cause we have always enter- tained a very high opinion of his fairness and justice and we do not want our genuine es- teem for him as a gentleman and an educator lessened. But somebody is responsible for this cowardly surrender to damnable prejudice and must bear the blame. And more than this, influence must be brough to bear upon those in authority to compel Central High school to cancel all ath- letie engagements with that Missouri high school until it is willing to accept Nebraska standards. _ SPRING IS ABOUT HERE Spring is about here. Clean up your premises and get ready to help make Omaha a beauti- ful city. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Jones’ orchestra was accorded a rousing house at Mount Zion Baptist church last Monday night. Princess Hatipha chapter ladies served a very palatable dinner in Ma- sonic hall last Wednesday noon and will repeat it Wednesday noon, March 21. Mr. P. L. Moore is confined to his bed with illness at his home, 2146 South Eighth street. ‘Mother Margaret Brown is still ly- ing low at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mosley, 1335 Rose street. Mr. A. B. Matthews and a friend from Omaha weré Lincoln visitors last Wednesday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pope at Tenth and Park streets, was almost totally destroyed by fire early Monday morning. The fire was of an unknown origin. The house was a frame structure, and consisted of four rooms. The family was absent from home at the time of the fire. At the dedication services of the Sheridan Boulevard Baptist church, white, Sunday afternoon, a quartet from Mt. Zion Baptist church sang. EUREKA ART CLUB The Eureka Art club met Wednes- day, March 7th, with Mrs. Ada Wood- son as hostess. The meeting was call- ed to order by the president, Mrs. Jackson and a prayer by Mrs. A. M. Harrold. A very interesting meeting was held. Qne hour was devoted to art work. Mrs. D. W. Gooden and Miss Amy Anderson were very pleas- ant visitors and gave some very en- couraging remarks after which a dainty lunch was served by the host- ess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Rhieva Harrold, 2423 Binney street, Wednesday, March 2ist, with a program and ex- Hibit of finished pieces. Members take due notice. Roll call will be answered with quotations from Shakespeare. i Le ee Se Cee RT ee ee ee ee ee eee Te Ge ee mr ee ey, Subscribe for : THE MONITOR : FF Pe Le FS Pare 3 Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly : 13th Year : Largest Circulation 4 : : : : $2.00 a Year LSE MCE Ee AE OR %, -N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1208 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska Phones Webster 6613-Atlantic 8192. PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. 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Love, 2532 Grant street, left Saturday night for Leavenworth, Kansas, where he was called by the death of his father, Mr. Daniel Love, who passed away Friday at the age of 92 years. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. Webster 4162. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church held a largely attended and enthusiastic meeting at the residence of Mrs. Jasper E. Brown, 2883 Miami street, last Thursday with Mrs. Jennie Scott as hostess. Mr. Saybert Hanger has been detained at home the past week with a severe attack of tonsilitis. Mrs. Otis Shipman has been ill at her home, 2724 No. Thirtieth street, the past week. Adams' New Novelty orchestra went to Norfolk Saturday where they played an engagement and broadcasted. Mr. Charles H. Hicks, who was confined to his bed by illness for ten days, is able to be out again. The Choir Guild of St. Philip's church will hold a bake sale Saturday, March 17 at Herman's Grocery, 2418 North Twenty-fourth street. Buy your home made bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and pies at this sale.—Adv. FOR RENT—Front room with kitchen-enette. Webster 5188. HUNTER'S SERENADERS AND DIXIE RAMBLERS TO WAGE BATTLE AT DREAMLAND To satisfy an insistent public demand, the management of Dreamland hall has secured the services of Hunter's Serenaders, who have just returned from a highly successful three months' tour of the sunny southland, to play a music battle with the ever-popular Dixie Ramblers at Dreamland hall, Monday evening, March 19th. This promises to be one of the big events of the season, and is expected to draw a large crowd of admirers and boosters for these two red-hot orchestras at no advance in price. Continuous dancing from 10 until 2 at Dreamland, Monday, March 19th. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Large congregations attended the early and 11 o'clock services Sunday morning. The services next Sunday will be as follows: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m.; Church school, 10; sung eucharist with sermon, 11; Confirmation class, 1 p. m.; evensong and sermon at 8 o'clock. The class is now under instruction and will be confirmed by Bishop E. V. Shayler, Palm Sunday afternoon, April 1. Troop No. 7 Boy Scouts meets every Thursday night in the Guild room at half-past seven. Dr. Herbert Wiggins is scout master and Bernie B. Cowan, assistant scout master. THE BRANDEIS STORE Starting Friday A CARLOAD SALE OF ARMSTRONG LINOLEUM at savings of 1/3 to 1/4 Armstrong's List Prices THE STORE OF Thomas Kepatrie Mo ON DOVGLAS STREET FOR FIFTY YEARS SATURDAY THE FLOOR BELOW will hold An Apparel Sale E-X-T-R-O-R-D-I-N-A-R-Y See Our Windows Y.W.C.A. The religious and general education committee sponsored the program for vesper services last Sunday afternoon, which was exceptionally uplifting. The paper by Miss Sidney Parks was brim full of practical Christian advice and she has been requested to repeat the reading of it at her church Young People's society. Mrs. M. L. Rhone gave three timely lessons learned from observing Lent, which held the large audience of 63 persons spellbound. Mrs. Rhone stressed with an unusual mark of intelligent study the lessons of service, and stock-taking for Christians of all denominations during Lent. Miss Helen Wheeler's two renditions of violin numbers, proved her a promising young artist. Miss Winifred Brewer's reading of her original poem was especially good and showed talent. Miss Sidella Rucker is a young girl who played a piano number with ability. St. John's A. M. E. choir was at their best with Mrs. Maud Ray as directress. This choir is rendering great service in song to the community. The next vespers, March 25th, will be held at the North Side Y. W. C. A., with the religious and general education committee in charge of the program and social hour. Wonderful numbers are being arranged. Everyone is urged to attend! Come early! The trip to California by the religious and general education committee, starts March 30th, from the Y. W. C. A., Union depot, promptly at 8 p. m. First stopover will be in Denver with a free steak fry for all on Lookout Mountain in Denver. There will be four other stopovers. A guide will accompany each trip. Buy your round trip ticket. Four contestants will run for prizes which will be given for two highest ticket sellers. THE MONITOR SCRUGGS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER, BOOSTER CLUB A meeting was held Friday evening at the Free Colored Employment bureau, for the purpose of perfecting an organization, to promote the candidacy of Amos P. Scruggs for public defender of Douglas county. The following officers were elected: Dr. W. W. Peebles, chairman; Louis King, treasurer, and Mrs. Lucille Edwards, secretary. Plans were made for a booster meeting, Saturday, March 17, at 8 o'clock at the Colored Free Employment bureau. The following named prominent citizens who have consented to serve on this committee are urgently requested to be present: (This is a partial list, time and space would not permit more.) Dr. L. E. Britt, Dr. Herbert Wiggins, Edgar Lee, John Woods, Dr. J. Boston Hill, Mrs. Emma Gaines, Serg. Isaac Bailey, Mrs. Mahalia Jackson, Dr. G. B. Lennox, Ollie Jackson, Edward W. Killingsworth, Atty. C. F. Davis, Nathaniel Hunter, R. C. Price, Dr. N. B. Northcross, Atty. G. Wade Morgan, Ray L. Williams, Otto Mason, George Litman, Frank Blackwell, Dr. Craig Morris, Harry Buford, Dr. D. W. Gooden, Leonard Russell, J. S. Bell, Gertrude Lucas, Metz Manion, Atty. D. H. Oliver, Paul S. Halliday, Dr. J. Wesley Jones, P. M. Harris, Magill and Davis, Mrs. J. S. Turner, George Stearns, Dr. T. C. Ross, Dr. J. W. Scott, Charles W. Solomon, Dr. A. A. Foster, Dr. E. A. Williamson, F. D. Ganett, Lewis King, Ralph Underwood, Mrs. L. Turner, Mrs. Alphonso Wilson, Mrs. Ada Smith, Alfred Jones, Jim Bell, Dr. J. J. Jones, Mrs. Martha Smith, Elder Scott, Milton Hunter, Herman J. Ford, C. C. Galloway, and Dr. J. H. Hutten. R. T. COFFEY Former Chief Deputy County Attorney — for — Municipal Judge COLORED YOUTH WINS FIRST PRIZE Gerald Adams, of 2870 Pinkney street, won the first prize of $10.00 in last week's Bee-News Want Ad contest in answering "What Want Ads Interested Me Most." Here is the letter which won the award: WANTED good sausage maker. One who understands the business in all its details. Box Y-532, Omaha Bee-News. As I read this ad I seemed to hear the feeble call of a vanishing occupation—sausage making by hand; came a cry "Where is a man, a sausage-making man, a man who not only has seen good sausage, but who can build it from pig to pan. Come forth, Oh sausage maker!" Possibly, by reading between the lines, we can visualize a declining profession—sausage making taken from the hands of workmen and put in a machine, and hence the quest for one of a diminishing few—"Where is a sausage maker?"—G E R A L D ADAMS, 2870 Pinkney Street, Omaha. DO YOU KNOW? that you can buy BROOMS, for . . . 29c Corn Meal, 5-lb. sack 15c 24-lb. Omar Flour . . 95c Spare Ribs, lb. . . 10½c — at the — RITE-WAY SYSTEM 24th and Patrick Office 4913 So. 26th St. Phone MArket 1607 Res. 4912 So. 26th St. Res. Phone MArket 0722 Real Estate and Rentals All Legal Work Confidentially Transacted Omaha, Nebraska M & E TAILORS 24th and Decatur Cleaning, Pressing, and Repairing Special for a limited time only Hats Cleaned and Blocked . 65c Caps . . . . . . . 25c All work guaranteed. A trial will convince you. We call for and deliver. McTasset & Hills Shoe Shop will open next week at 2707 Lake Street All Work Guaranteed. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Tires and Batteries to Suit Your Pocketbook GOOD YEAR Service Station NATIONAL and BATTER Atlantic 6427 Dependable Dry Cleaning of La- apparel and Ho- SOFT WATER Wet Wash Thrifty Wash Dry Wash—Rough Linen—Curtain NATIONAL TIRE SHOP BATTERY STATION 6427 Corner 17th and Capitol Endtable Family Service Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wear Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Jet Wash - - - 4¢ per Brifty Wash - - 6¢ per Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. HOLM & SHERM NATIONAL TIRE SHOP and BATTERY STATION ATlantic 6427 Corner 17th and Capitol Ave Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Wet Wash - - - 4C per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6C per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 Now the lowest prices and best ten the lowest prices and best ten U. S. TIRES Now the lowest prices and best terms on U. S. TIRES 29x4.40 Usco Balloon $7.95 Delivery to any part of Town Open Evenings and Sunday Mornings Meisel Tire Co. Stores in Principal Cities Howard St., St. Mary's Ave. at 17th St. Flatiron Bldg. Phone JA. 0571 Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-screen, re-roof or re-paint, or anything in the repairing line. Let us figure on your storm windows. See us about our ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. OMAHA STARS FALL CLUB certain you again. starting with a and Frolic at the — ON GARDEN March 23r Batteries Pocketbook Hermann Nachschoen TIRE SHOP RY STATION Corner 17th and Capitol Ave Family Service Lest and Gents' Wearing Household Furnishings LAUNDERING - - 4¢ per lb. - - 6¢ per lb. Dry—Family Finish —Blankets, Etc. & SHERMAN ces and best terms on TIRES Anniversary PAGE THREP arch 23rd choen HOP TION PAGE FOUR Many Accorded Fame They Had Not Earned The popular belief that Watt was led to invent the steam engine by observing the effect of steam on the kettle lid was described as a myth by Prof. E. N. de C. Andrade in a lecture to children on "Engines" at the Royal institution, London. Actually, he said, Watt, as an instrument maker, was asked to repair the model of a Newcomen engine, and by his examination of this he was led to design a more efficient and economic steam engine, in which steam, having been expanded to low pressure in other parts of the engine, did work by virtue of the partial vacuum created by a condenser. It was that principle which was applied in every economical reciprocating or turbine engine of today. Many other famous discoveries have been called it question, and the claims of inventors and scientists dispelled by the explosion of similar popular myths surrounding their work. There was a heated controversy as to whether George Stephenson or Sir Humphrey Davy was the first to invent the miners' safety lamp. When the admirers of Davy in 1817 presented him a service of plate those of Stephenson countered with an address and £1,000 in 1818. Henry Bell, the Scottish engineer who placed the first ship, the Comet, on the Clyde in 1812, had to concede priority for the invention to Robert Fulton, an American engineer. Scorched Feet, but Squirrel Got Nuts This may not be the time of year for nature stories, but here's one already made. The little girl and her brother had tamed a squirrel. Every morning he came to their house for breakfast of some sort. One day the little girl started to market and the squirrel companionably went along with her. Into the very store he scrambled after her, much to the amusement and surprise of the proprietor, and of the customers. They began to throw nuts for the little fellow and he scrambled after them eagerly. A poorly aimed shot suddenly went into the wide-open door of the low stove and like a flash the little animal jumped in after it. There was a yell of dismay from the onlookers and they started to the squirrel's aid, but he defly jumped out again, his feet scorched, but otherwise seemingly not much hurt by his jump onto live coals—Springfield Union. Magpie's Many Virtues The magpie, which is quite common on the plains and mountains of the West, has many excellent qualities and as many bad ones. As an insect eater the magpie surpasses the crow and all other members of the same family. Destructive weevils, caterpillars and grasshoppers characterize its insect food, which forms nearly 36 per cent of its diet. The magpie also eats a limited number of small rodents, and as a carrion feeder it does additional good. The magpie has, however, some outstanding faults. It is guilty of the destruction of poutry and beneficial wild birds and their eggs, and at times becomes a pest on the cattle ranch by its attacks on sick, injured or weak live stock. There are times when the birds gather in such large numbers that it becomes necessary to kill off some of them. Stamped the Letter Saralou, age four, was on her way with her mother to mail a letter to daddy. As they approached the post office, Saralou, who carried the letter, ran to put it in the box. Her mother, knowing it was unstamped, called to her young daughter: "Saralou, the letter must be stamped before you mail it, or daddy will never get it." Saralou looked inquiringly into her mother's eyes. Then without much hesitation, she placed the letter on the sidewalk, and with all the wild enthusiasm of a four-year-old, jumped up and down with both feet upon the letter. Thinking it had been stamped sufficiently, Saralou picked it up and said in most assuring and convincing tones. "Muvver, I stamped it; now daddy will get it, won't he?"—Indianapolis News. Found Antique "Mine" Much has been said and written about places to go in search of antiques. The American traveler in his enthusiasm for the wealth of supposed antiques which he finds in every English city, is likely to be led astray by the hundreds of shops which lie along the beaten track, and may pass up completely the out-of-the-way places where the real article may be found. A traveler says that he struck a veritable mine of riches in a little frequented town in the interior. Going down for golf he discovered a real antique shop "right off the map in the heart of the country."—Antiquarian Magazine. Spellbound Ten-year-old Mary had won a scholarship, and was telling her mother about the papers. The subject for essay had been, "How I Spend My Saturday Morning," and after discoursing on minding the baby, helping mother wash up, and so on, Mary ended with the amazing statement, "and then I play a game of chess with my brother." "Chess!" queried her mother. "But you can't play chess!" "I know. I wanted to put dominoes, but I couldn't spell it." GEORGE JOHNSON BURIED The funeral of George Johnson, aged 51 years, who died February 28, a 12:15 p. m. was held from the residence, 2921 North Twenty-fifth street, March 2 at 2:00 p. m. Rev. John Grant officiated. The widow, Mrs. Belle Johnson, is ill and friends hope for her speedy recovery. He leaves also to mourn his loss, a daughter, Cordella Armstrong; two grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Bright of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. E. J. Howard of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Louis Johnson of St. Joseph, and Henry Johnson of Leavenworth, Kansas, and a host of friends. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. INFANT DAUGHTER DIES The funeral of Charlene Elizabeth Chin, who was born March 10 at 12:20 a. m. at the Methodist hospital, was held March 10 at 2 p. m. from the Joseph D. Lewis mortuary, Rev. A. H. Higgs officiated. She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Edward Chin, jr., of Newport, Rhode Island. Mrs. Chin was Mrs. Margaret Dewitt, daughter of Mrs. John McCree, of 2919 Burdette street. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to our many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother, George Johnson, who departed this life, February 28. BELLE JOHNSON, wife: MRS. OLLIE BRIGHT, MRS. E. J. HOWARD, sisters; LOUIS JOHNSON, HENRY JOHNSON, brothers. UNITY CLASS The Unity class meets at the W. W. C. A. Sunday evening at six p. m. The subject of the lesson will be "The Formative Power of Thought." The subject for Tuesday afternoon, two-thirty, is "Words." Everyone is welcome. PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY A lovely surprise party was given on Mrs. G. A. Price by her daughters and son, Saturday, March 3, at the home of Mrs. P. J. Price. The evening was spent with prayer and songs. Dr. A. F. Martin of Chicago, Dr. F. S. Goodlett and Dr. P. J. Price gave very interesting talks. OFFER $10,000 IN PRIZES Detroit, Mich.—Prizes aggregating $10,000 have been offered by Dodge Brothers, Inc., for the best slogan "that describes the performance of the new Victory Six." The first prize will be $1,000 and the second $500. There will be also 30 prizes of $50 each, 100 prizes of $25 each and 200 of $10 each. The slogan must be of not more than ten words and each contestant must mail his entry to contest editor, Dodge Brothers, Inc., Detroit, Mich., before midnight of March 31. Any one may submit as many slogans as he pleases. The officials of the company will be the judges. Indian Names Indian place-names, it is pointed out, may refer to physical characteristics of the place, to incidents in the history of the time, or to associations of a tribe with a region. Examples may be seen in Saskatchewan river (swift flowing), Battle river (place of numerous battles) and Ottawa river (river frequented by the Ottawa tribe). Another point is that Indian tribes generally had two names—the name they gave themselves and the name given them by their enemies—and in many cases the names which have been used by the white man have been "enemy" names. This accounts for the very uncomplimentary names which some Indian tribes bear. Explaining "Create" The "New International Encyclopedia" states that Creole is "a name properly used in the southern United States and in Latin America to designate the pure-blooded descendants of original French, Spanish or Portuguese stock. By English writers it has sometimes been incorrectly supposed to mean a mestizo or mulatto; but it cannot properly be applied to any person of mixed race, non-Latin stock or European birth, neither is it used in speaking of the Canadian French." "Great Britain" "Britain" is the Anglicized form of the classical name of England, Wales, and Scotland. Not until after the accession of James I did "Great Britain" become the formal designation for the union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland. Since 1801 and until recently the full title of the political unit composed of England and Wales. Scotland and Ireland has been "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland." THE MONITOR NOTED YOUNG ARTIST COMING Jessie Andrews Zackery, appearing at Zion Baptist church under the auspices of the Trustee Helpers' club of St. John A. M. E., and the Wide Awake 24 of Zion Baptist churches. March 19, at 8 o'clock, is a noted coloratura soprano of New York and will present a program of the highest merit. Mme. Zackery studied grand opera in Europe where she met with great success. This is the social event of Omaha. Everyone is urged to attend to get the greatest thrill of their lives. Andras Lindsay, of New York, is the highest paid accompanist of her sex in our race. Persons desiring to sit in groups are urged to be seated by 7:30 p. m. Admission is 35 cents. Mrs. Hiram Greenfield and Mrs. W. D. Taylor, presidents.—Adv. URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 1928-1929 FELLOWSHIPS The National Urban league announces that applications may be filled up to April 15th for its fellowships for training in social work These fellowships are available for graduates of accredited colleges They are for study during the school year 1928-29 at the New York School of Social Work, the University of Pittsburg, and the University of Chicago, at the discretion of the Urban league officials. The Ella Sachs Plotz Feliowship at the New York School of Social Work, awarded in memory of the late Mrs. Ella Sachs Plotz, is endowed with the sum of $12,100, and, with the tuition scholarship and special gifts to the fun, is valued at $1,200 for the school year. A second scholarship at the New York School of Social Work granted co-operatively by the Urban league and the school is valued at $1,200. The other fellowships carry a minimum of $70 per month and tuition during the school year. An examination is given to applicants early in May and the awards are made late in June. Applications should be filed at once with Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the National Urban league, 17 Madison avenue, New York City. The Omaha branch will hold its regular monthly forum meeting at the Pilgrim Baptist church, Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets, Sunday, 4 p. m. It is one of the objects of the branch during the ensuing year to familiarize our people, especially our young people, with the national Negro anthem. To that end we are encouraging the singing of it at every opportunity. Therefore we are pleased to announce that the Pilgrim Baptist junior choir, consisting of some 40 voices of high school boys and girls have kindly consented to lead in the singing of this most stirring hymn of true patriotism at this meeting. Another special feature will be a paper, "The Fading Democracy of Our Public School System—or Our Boys and Girls Getting a Square Deal," by the Rev. Russel Taylor. Discussion of this paper will be opened by Mr. Joe Krisfeld, the young Jewish lad, senior in Central High, who so nobly protested by an article in the Public Pulse of The World-Herald on the removal of the only colored member of the Central High basketball team because the St. Joseph team refused to play otherwise. Surely, you will come out and show your appreciation of this young man of another race in his courageous stand in our behalf. WAR DEPARTMENT TELLS N.A.A.C.P. LAST HOUSTON MARTYR BUT 1 RELEASED New York City—All but one member of the 24th U. S. Infantry, imprisoned in connection with the Houston, Texas, riot of 1917, have now been released, according to a letter from the U. S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. In this letter Col. A. A. Hickox, parole officer, informs the N. A. A. C. P. that Robert Smith has been paroled under date of February 2, and was released February 29, leaving only one "Houston martyr" in prison. The man still imprisoned was denied parole because of a "poor conduct record" during his imprisonment. The N. A. A. C. P. has been fighting for the release of the 24th Infantrymen since the riot in 1917, and has repeatedly announced its intention of following their cases until the last man has been liberated on parole. Monster petitions have been presented to two presidents under the auspices of the N. A. A. C. P., the cases of the soldiers being reviewed by the War department and their terms shortened in consequence. The last petition, to President Coolidge, bore upwards of 125,000 names. N. A. A. C. P. MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE AIDS LEGION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE By special appointment, arranged through Rev. C.H. Trusty, chaplain of Roosevelt Post No. 30, our publicity director was given audience before the Ministerial Alliance, Monday morning at their regular business meeting, to discuss "ways and means" by which both the Legion and Alliance can be of mutual helpfulness to each other and the community in general. The chief feature of the proposal to which the ministers unanimously agreed, was: that each Sunday, beginning March 18th to April 15th, each minister will announce from his pulpit, the urgent necessity of every ex-serviceman in his congregation to "Join the Legion Now." He will also stress the importance of actively participating in an organization that is rendering the greatest possible service to all ex-service men, whenever the occasion arises, regardless of whether or not the veteran is a legionnaire. It is indeed gratifying to note the readiness with which the intelligent citizens of Omaha are familiarizing themselves with the activities of the Legion and appreciating the valuable services being rendered by its members. We are also making a special appeal to the women of Omaha: "If your husband, brother or son, served in the world war, it is not only to your advantage—but it is your duty to persuade him to join the Legion." 0-0 Post Commander E. W. Killingsworth received a letter from General Frank T. Hines, director of the Veterans' bureau, Washington, D. C., commending the attitude of Roosevelt Post No. 30, toward the local bureau and its officials. National Commander Ed Spafford notified the post that he will stop in Omaha some time next month, while en route to the northwestern departments. He urges that all posts reach their membership quotas at the earliest possible date. In your daily contact with men, let your watchword be—"JOIN THE LEGION NOW." THE TRI-ARTS SOCIETY The Tri-Arts society met last Sunday in the Guild room of St. Philip's church. First, on the short, but delightful program was Miss Edna Mae James who very beautifully sang "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise." As an encore, she sang "At Dawning." The feature of the program was a delightful and very interesting talk by Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt on her travels abroad. During her most interesting talk Mrs. Mahammitt told of her visit to the Alhambra in Granada, where she explored the beautiful and interesting palace of the Moorish prince. While in Spain, she also visited in Seville, where she witnessed a bullfight. While in Rome, she visited St. Peter's cathedral, where she saw St. Peter's tomb. Upon leaving Rome, she went to Venice where she experienced the thrill of riding in a gondola and of feeding the famous pigeons of St. Mark's Square. Upon leaving Italy, she went to Lucerne, Switzerland, where she saw the most picturesque and beautiful lake in the world, Lake Lucerne. After spending a delightful time in Switzerland, she traveled to Paris, where she made quite a lengthy stay, visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arch de Triomphe, and other places of historical note. She then went to London and visited Westminster Abbey and the Parliament building on the River Thames. She also saw Buckingham Palace, home of the king and queen of England, and St. James' Palace, the home of the Prince of Wales. From London she sailed back to New York and home. Mrs. Mahammitt's talk was so realistic, that it made those who were fortunate enough to be among her audience feel as though they had made the trip that she had talked about. KILL DISCRIMINATION BILL Jacksonville, Fla.—A jim crow labor bill introduced in the city council was reported unfavorable by that body. The failure of the bill followed the protest of Negro contractors against whom it was aimed. The bill would have restricted colored contractors from contracting for any work in a white district. LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. AMERICAN LEGION MISSION HAITI HONORS AMERICANS Washington, D. C.—The little Negro republic of Haiti has done honor to two outstanding Americans by giving their names to streets in her capital, Port au Prince. The names "Avenue George Washington" and "Avenue Charles Lindbergh" have been given to "Place Pantheon" and "Place Dessalines," formerly known as "Champ D'Mars." GEORGIA BANK CLOSES Savannah, Ga. — (Special) — The Wage Earners' bank, a race institution, capitalized at $50,000 with $988,024 in deposits, failed to open its doors recently. A notice posted on the door said the affairs of the institution were in the hands of the state bank examiners. No reason for closing was given. Visit the RACE GROCERY FRESH MEATS and VEGETABLES 2754 Lake St. Web. 3091 Open Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Jas. Colquith, Prop. "The bigger you are the farther you can reach up and help the other fellow." 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 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" Phone ATlantic 9344 Res. Phone WEBster 2734 HARRY LELAND REAL ESTATE Insurance Stocks Bonds Room 19, Patterson Block Omaha, Nebraska MIKADO Have Your Scribblings Analyzed The YELLOW PENCIL WITH THE RED BAND Louise Rice, world famous graphologist, can positively read your talents, virtues and faults in the drawings, words and what nots that you scribble when "lost in thought". Send your "scribblings" or signature for analysis. Enclose the picture of the Mikado head, cut from a box of Mikado pencils, and ten cents. Address Louise Rice, care of EAGLE PENCIL CO., NEW YORK CITY HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum- ming St. Under new management ferms reasonable. D. G. Russell proprietor. 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 6028. FOR RENT—Furnished room in strictly modern home. One block from Dodge carline. Call during business hours, WE. 7126, evenings, WE. 2480. tf-12-10-26. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen privilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 22nd and Grant. Webster 0257. NICELY furnished rooms. All modern. WE. 3960. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room in modern home, kitchen privileges. WE. 3308. 4-T. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms. Strictly modern. Kitchen privileges. Harney car line. Web. 6613. FOR RENT—One three-room apartment. Neatly furnished. Webster 6018. 2514 N. 31st street. FOR RENT—Furnished apartment or furnished room in strictly modern home. Webster 4162. 2310 North Twenty-Second Street. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms. Near carline. Reasonable. WEbster 1053. FOR RENT—Homelike furnished rooms. 919 North 26th street. Tel. Harney 1904. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Heat. Electric light. Web. 7089. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern home, steam heat, on two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reasonable prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5666. C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauling to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1056. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100. Satisfactory service always. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block. 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or Ken. 4072. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Twenty years' experience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block. 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. INDUSTRIAL FINANCE CO. 810 World-Herald Bldg. Salary loans, $10 to $50, on individual note; steady employment the only requirement. Also larger loans made on autos, furniture, etc. No financial statement, no indorsement; strictly confidential service. Lowest convenient terms. Under state supervision. JA. 3077. Parsons Auto Top and Body Co. JAckson 5820 Tops and Bodies Built and Repaired Radiator and Fender Work Wrecked Cars Rebuilt 706 No. 18th St. OMAHA, NEB. WEBSTER 0520 Say Paintner, Do You Eat at Peat's Sanitary Cafe Yes, it is the best place I know for good eating! H. PEAT, Prop. 1801 No. 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska GOLDEN RULE GROCERY Operated under the W. C. Association Plan. Call Webster 4198 We Deliver