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Monitor Publisher Has Libel Grounds LIFT LIFT State Historical Sec HOOVER ADVISED OF SEGREGATION IN DEPARTMENT Committee Waits Upon Secretary of Commerce Requesting Abolition of Humiliating Conditions PROMISES AN INVESTIGATION New York City—Herbert Hoover, United States secretary of commerce, has granted a hearing to a committee which protested to him against segregation in the census bureau and, according to report from Neval H. Thomas, president of the Washington branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Mr. Hoover has promised to investigate the entire situation. Mr. Thomas writes as follows: "Secretary Hoover granted our committee a hearing on Monday, Messrs. Nelson, Pinkett and Johnson. We presented complaint against segregation in the census bureau where there are 18 competent colored clerks segregated behind a pile of boxes under a colored sub-chief. There are also five colored clerks confined in a room by themselves in another wing of the large building of this same bureau. "We presented the arguments against segregation and the whole injury it does us. The secretary said he sympathized with our protest and that he didn't know it existed in his department. He said he would look into the matter at once, and that he disapproved of segregation. "We told him of the small number of Negro clerks in the main building of his department on Pennsylvania avenue. Of the hundreds in this vast structure, only three are colored. We told him of the superior quality of the colored people who are in the civil service because the whites of their caliber could get far more remunerative employment. We showed him that if his subordinates and the civil service adhered to the merit system, there would be dozens more of Negro clerks appointed. "He promised to look into the whole situation and let us know. He sent me a letter recently, saying that the director of the census had just returned from Europe and that he is taking the case under advisement with him." Mr. Thomas also reports that the Washington branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and allied groups are seeking to obtain some definite statement from Ogden L. Mills about segregation in the treasury department. PORO AGENTS' CLUB HAVE FIRST OPENING We were very pleased to welcome over 150 guests at our opening at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon, March 18, and an excellent program was rendered. Those who participated and the program are as follows: Song, "America," by the audience; Lord's prayer, Mrs. A. R. Mills; Introduction of Mrs. A. R. Mills of Poro substation by Mrs. Ada Woodson; Mrs. Mills introduced Mrs. Anna E. Tubbs, president of Poro club, as mistress of ceremonies; Paper, "Beauty," Mrs. Wm. C. Ricks; Song, Mrs. Lulu Wheeler; Paper, "The Negro's Greatest Needs," Mrs. Hiram Greenfield; Solo, Miss Stella Roberts; Remarks, "Race Pride, Loyalty and Co-operation," Attorney Scruggs; Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Blanche Griffin; Address, "Opportunity," Mrs. Joseph D. Lewis; Introduction of Poro agents, Mrs. Anna E. Tubbs; Solo, Miss Luella Caldwell. A delicious menu was served each one present. We feel very grateful to the public for the wonderful attendance. Music was furnished by Miss Margaret Dallas. Mrs. Fred Thompson, who has been very ill for several days at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Hicks, 2530 Maple street, is reported to be convalescing. Re-elect Barnett to State Legislature.—Adv. THE MONITOR OIL STATION UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT John Crawford and His Son Lovejoy Take Over Well-Equipped Oil Station at Twenty-Fourth and Erskine Streets John Crawford and his son, Lovejoy Crawford, have leased the Nicholas Oil service station at Twenty-fourth and Willis avenue and will operate it as the Lovejoy Oil company under the management of Lovejoy Crawford. "Love," as all his friends know him, is very well equipped to render real service as he has had a great deal of experience with automobiles. The station will continue to handle Nicholas products exclusively. At the present time Lovejoy Crawford is becoming familiar with the routine under the supervision of the former manager of this station. Mr. Crawford invites all of his friends to pay him a visit and let him demonstrate the service he has to render. The station is well equipped to thoroughly grease the chassis of a car, clean out transmissions and differential, test batteries and radiator solution, fill and test tires to proper pressure, etc. The Monitor sincerely congratulates the Crawfords upon this venture and wishes them abundant success. It is gratifying to note that our young men are gaining confidence enough to enter legitimate fields of business. PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH Bishop E. V. Shayler will visit St. Philip's Episcopal church Sunday at 5 o'clock in the afternoon to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. The other services on Palm Sunday will be as follows: Holy communion, benediction and distribution of palms at 7:30 a. m.; Church school at 10; matins, holy baptism and "The Story of the Cross," at 11 o'clock. During Holy Week there will be a celebration of the holy communion daily, except Good Friday, at 7:00 a. m., and evening prayer at eight o'clock. Good Friday there will be the customary service at 10:00 a. m., and the "Three Hours' Service" from noon until 3 p. m., with meditations on "The Seven Last Words" and evening service and sermon at eight o'clock. The public is invited to all services. HAS GONE TO CALIFORNIA It is reported that Police Lieutenant Buford has gone to California with Tom Dennison, Omaha's well-known and influential political boss, who has gone in quest of health. Mr Dennison has been in poor health several months. The veteran of many political campaigns on the eve of his departure was reported as saying he had retired from the game. MEETINGS IN INTEREST OF THE URBAN LEAGUE A mass meeting in the interest of the Omaha branch of the Urban league was held at Zion Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. H. Hutten, vice-president, presided. About 150 persons attended and the work of the Urban league was lucidly presented by Mr. T. Arnold Hill of New York and Mr. John F. Hall, executive secretary of the Omaha Community Chest. A good number of memberships were secured at the meeting. Monday night another meeting in the interest of the league was held at Allen chapel A. M. E. church on the South Side. Addresses were made by T. Arnold Hill and Dr. Craig Morris. MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH HOLDING REVIVAL Morning Star Baptist church, 2608 Franklin street, Rev. W. M. Hall, pastor, is conducting a successful revival which will continue until after Easter, and to which the public is cordially invited. Six candidates were baptized Sunday. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, March 30, 1928 EDITORIAL Readers of The Monitor will read March 2, we published an editorial fatal endangering of our racial and eleventh-hour filing of colored candi Tenth legislative districts against the announced candidates for re-election alyzed the situation, candidly and fat indisputable facts. The position was so logical and commendation from scores of our verbal messages on the streets and written communications. We publish unary endorsements of our position. For some unaccountable reason, serenity whatsoever, either by name or to, our local race contemporary very indignant because of our publications. It was rumored that in its next would publish repudiations by many quoted by The Monitor. The rumor forthcoming. Upon the contrary find was strongly with The Monitor in its temporary made a lamentably weak to public sentiment by publishing in editorial captioned "Ain't Politics Grardly straddled and wobbled like the calves. We criticized that editorial, the inevitable refuge of those who hnor intelligence on their side—but argument. Now whether the indignatory because of the commendation to envy, jealousy or ignorance, we s We will leave that to others. Its indi Monitor caused our contemporary to issue of last week it published an ar ear the opinion of the county attorney's learned jurists whom we have cons under the charge of having committed ites tell us they are chargeable with The Monitor will recall that it published an editorial calling an ing of our racial and political filing of colored candidates in five districts against the present candidates for re-election, also coalition, candidly and fairly, simplifies. It was so logical and sound that from scores of our readers, by lies on the streets and in public communications. We published several moments of our position in our issue, unaccountable reason, since we have, either by name or by the recal race contemporary, The Omniel because of our publication of rumored that in its next issue our repudiations by many persons of the Monitor. The rumored repudiation Upon the contrary finding that pity with The Monitor in its sensible pride a lamentably weak attempt by publishing in its issue ofoned "Ain't Politics Grand"", insisted and wobbled like the notblied criticized that editorial, but by call refuge of those who have neither on their side—but by dignify now whether the indignation of one of the commendation of our education or ignorance, we shall not put to others. Its indignation and our contemporary to lose its week it published an article against the county attorney's office, and whom we have consulted, bridge of having committed a felony they are chargeable with criminal Readers of The Monitor will recall that in our issue of March 2, we published an editorial calling attention to the fatal endangerment of our racial and political prestige by the eleventh-hour filing of colored candidates in the Ninth and Tenth legislative districts against the present incumbents, early announced candidates for re-election, also colored. We analyzed the situation, candidly and fairly, simply stating plain, indisputable facts. The position was so logical and sound that we received commendation from scores of our readers, by telephone, by verbal messages on the streets and in public places, and by written communications. We published several of these voluntary endorsements of our position in our issue of March 9. For some unaccountable reason, since we had made no reference whatsoever, either by name or by the remotest implication, to our local race contemporary, The Omaha Guide was very indignant because of our publication of these endorsements. It was rumored that in its next issue our contemporary would publish repudiations by many persons of the statements quoted by The Monitor. The rumored repudiations were not forthcoming. Upon the contrary finding that public sentiment was strongly with The Monitor in its sensible position, our contemporary made a lamentably weak attempt to attune itself to public sentiment by publishing in its issue of March 16, an editorial captioned "Ain't Politics Grand?", in which it awkwardly straddled and wobbled like the wobbliest of newly-born calves. We criticized that editorial, not by calling bad names, the inevitable refuge of those who have neither logic, reason nor intelligence on their side—but by dignified and logical argument. Now whether the indignation of our able contemporary because of the commendation of our editorial was due to envy, jealousy or ignorance, we shall not presume to say. We will leave that to others. Its indignation and anger at The Monitor caused our contemporary to lose its head; for in its issue of last week it published an article against us, which in the opinion of the county attorney's office, and that of other learned jurists whom we have consulted, brings it squarely under the charge of having committed a felony. Legal authorities tell us they are chargeable with criminal libel. This is the statute covering libel: Compiled Statutes of Nebraska, 1922. Section 9578. Libel.—Whoever writes, prints, or publishes any false and malicious libel of or concerning another, or causes or procures, any such libel to be written or published, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in any sum not exceeding $500, or be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both, and moreover, be liable to the party injured: provided, if; said libel is published in a newspaper having a general circulation, the person so offending shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary not less than one year nor more than three years. Compiled Statutes of Nebraska 9578. Libel.—Whoever writes, any false and malicious libel of one or causes or procures, any such published, shall, upon conviction, any sum not exceeding $500, or a county jail not exceeding six moreover, be liable to the party in said libel is published in a newspaper circulation, the person so offending by imprisonment in the penitentiary year nor more than three years. Having no desire, however, to cause necessary trouble or expense, and will tunity to make amendment for any sent to it the following letter, in which demand, with which, if they will convindication. Omaha, N. H. J. Ford, Managing Editor, The Omaha Ga. 2124 North Twenty-fourth Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Sir: On the front page of your issue umn 3, there appears an article captioned, "which is of such a criminally libellous character of you a public retraction of and an apologe libellous charges therein contained. You make a specific charge of forgery. F is a criminal offense punishable by a term therefore that you retract that charge or star of law. You state in paragraph 2 of said article: were signed to letters of approval on an editor have called the Editor and upbraided him for unauthoritative use of their names to letters. Give us the name of not many, but ONE and upbraided him for his "trickery and chil of such call. This statement is false because not a singe me for an "unauthoritative use of" his or her that you withdraw this statement. In our issue of March 9, we published nineteen page on our editorial of March 2, six signed the "Letters From Our Readers," on our editions comments appearing on page one, ten were them; four were telephoned in, and the other made to the Editor in the presence of witness. The burden therefore is placed upon you whose names were "forged," as you specificated by the Editor of The Monitor, with pro I fully realize, sir, that in the heat of contri the force of our words and so due allowance certain bounds of propriety which must not controversy without due reparation being many willing to do without coercion. Hoping, therefore, that the requested re next repairing thereby, as far as you, your ill-advised article has done, I am. Respectfully you. JNO. A. called Statutes of Nebraska, 1922. Noel.—Whoever writes, prints, or and malicious libel of or concernin- for procures, any such libel to be shall, upon conviction thereof, not exceeding $500, or be imprisoned not exceeding six months, or be liable to the party injured: prie- sis published in a newspaper having the person so offending shall be inment in the penitentiary not lea- more than three years. desire, however, to cause The sole or expense, and willing to give amendment for any injury doe- following letter, in which we ma- which, if they will comply, we Omaha, Nebraska, Ma- aging Editor, The Omaha Guide, Fourth-ourth Street, On the front page of your issue of Mar- years an article captioned, "Charge Editor, certainly libellous character that I re- struction of and an apology for the m- therein contained. Specific charge of forgery. Forgery, as a severe punishable by a term in the peni- ture to retract that charge or stand ready to paragraph 2 of said article: "Many per- sentors of approval on an editorial ap- editor and upbraided him for his tricke- name of their names to letters he origi- name of not many, but ONE person whi- for his "trickery and chicanery," give it is false because not a single person couritative use of" his or her name. I by this statement. Of March 9, we published nineteen com- morial of March 2, six signed letters of on Our Readers," on our editorial page- ing on page one, ten were signed by the telephoned in, and the other five were co- lor in the presence of witnesses. therefore is placed upon you to give the "forged," as you specifically charged of The Monitor, with proof thereof. sir, that in the heat of controversy we words and so due allowance may be propriety which must not be passed on but due reparation being made and this without coercion. Before, that the requested retraction wi- ng thereby, as far as you possibly can article has done, I am. Respectfully yours, JNO. ALBERT WY Editor of Having no desire, however, to cause The Guide any unnecessary trouble or expense, and willing to give it an opportunity to make amendment for any injury done us, we have sent to it the following letter, in which we make a reasonable demand, with which, if they will comply, we will accept as vindication. Omaha, Nebraska, March 26, 1928. H. J. Ford, Managing Editor, The Omaha Guide, 2124 North Twenty-1ourth Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Sir: On the front page of your issue of March 23rd, 1928, column 3, there appears an article captioned, "Charge Editor Forged Names," which is of such a criminally libellous character that I respectfully demand of you a public retraction of and an apology for the malicious false and libellous charges therein contained. You make a specific charge of forgery. Forgery, as you no doubt know, is a criminal offense punishable by a term in the penitentiary. I demand therefore that you retract that charge or stand ready to prove it in a court of law. You state in paragraph 2 of said article: "Many persons whose names were signed to letters of approval on an editorial appearing in The Monitor have called the Editor and upbraided him for his trickery and chicanery in unauthoritative use of their names to letters he originated himself." Give us the name of not many, but ONE person who called the Editor and upbraided him for his "trickery and chicanery," giving time and date of such call. This statement is false because not a single person called me to upbraid me for an "unauthoritative use of" his or her name. I therefore demand that you withdraw this statement. In our issue of March 9, we published nineteen comments on our front page on our editorial of March 2, six signed letters of commendation under the "Letters From Our Readers," on our editorial page. Of the nineteen comments appearing on page one, ten were signed by the persons making them; four were telephoned in, and the other five were comments voluntarily made to the Editor in the presence of witnesses. The burden therefore is placed upon you to give the names of persons whose names were "forged," as you specifically charged, to letters originated by the Editor of The Monitor, with proof thereof. I fully realize, sir, that in the heat of controversy we do not always weigh the force of our words and so due allowance may be made, but there are certain bounds of propriety which must not be passed even in the heat of controversy without due reparation being made and this gentlemen are always willing to do without coercion. Hoping, therefore, that the requested retraction will be made in your next issue repairing thereby, as far as you possibly can, whatever injury your ill-advised article has done, I am, FOR "NEGRO TRADE WEEK" As the outcome of a movement started by the Ministerial Alliance Omaha is to observe a Negro Trade Week the latter part of April. The purpose of Negro Trade Week is to stimulate interest in all legitimate lines of business conducted by the race. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock a meeting of the business and professional men and women of the city held at the office of Joseph D. Lewis, Rev. J. H. Garner, presiding, committees on program and publicity were appointed and a practical and profitable discussion, led by the Rev. ```markdown ``` will recall that in our issue of editorial calling attention to the real and political prestige by the candidates in the Ninth and the present incumbents, early election, also colored. We and fairly, simply stating plain, real and sound that we received our readers, by telephone, by mail and in public places, and by published several of these volitions in our issue of March 9, season, since we had made no referee or by the remotest implicatory, The Omaha Guide was the publication of these endorsements next issue our contemporary many persons of the statements rumored repudiations were not very finding that public sentiment in its sensible position, our condescension attempt to attune itself in its issue of March 16, articles Grand?”, in which it awkward the wobbliest of newly-born, not by calling bad names, who have neither logic, reason—but by dignified and logical indignation of our able contemplation of our editorial was due, we shall not presume to say its indignation and anger at The Secretary to lose its head; for in its an article against us, which in money's office, and that of other we consulted, brings it squarely admitted a felony. Legal authority with criminal libel. Libel: Nebraska, 1922. Section writes, prints, or publishes of or concerning another, such libel to be written or conviction thereof, be fined in 100, or be imprisoned in the six months, or both, and party injured: provided, if; newspaper having a general offending shall be punished titentiary not less than one years. to cause The Guide any unkind willing to give it an oppor-tion any injury done us, we have in which we make a reasonable will comply, we will accept as Nebraska, Nebraska, March 26, 1928. Nebraska Guide, your issue of March 23rd, 1928, collected, "Charge Editor Forged Names," character that I respectfully demand apology for the malicious false and every. Forgery, as you no doubt know, term in the penitentiary. I demand or stand ready to prove it in a court article: "Many persons whose names an editorial appearing in The Monitor him for his trickery and chicanery in letters he originated himself." but ONE person who called the Editor and chicanery," giving time and date at a single person called me to upbraid his or her name. I therefore demand inscribed nineteen comments on our frontigned letters of commendation under our editorial page. Of the nineteen were signed by the persons making other five were comments voluntarily of witnesses. On you to give the names specifically charged, to letters origin-with proof thereof. of controversy we do not always weigh allowance may be made, but there are not be passed even in the heat of being made and this gentlemen are allowed retraction will be made in your as you possibly can, whatever injury you yours. NO. ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor of The Monitor. Z. C. McGee, was had. The next meeting will be held at the same place next Tuesday night at 7:30 p. m. sharp, to which all business and professional people are invited. The committee on program for Negro Trade Wek consists of the following persons: Rev. John Albert Williams, chairman; Milton L. Hunter, Rev. Z. C. McGee, Mrs. Isaac Bailey, and Mrs. Bertha Bell. The publicity committee is headed by Mr. Jacob Carey with Messrs. H. J. Ford, Lovejoy Crawford, A. F. Peoples, Y. W. Logan, E. A. Williamson, A. J. Davis, and Mrs. W. W. Peoples, as the other members. Mr. Burnett was chosen secretary. Vol. XIII—Number 39 FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICAL AUXILIARY One year ago this month there was formed in Omaha, the Medical Auxiliary, small, feeble, but kicking and crowing lustily. The organization is made up of wives of the druggists, dentists, and doctors. What is its purpose? First, and foremost, is to help establish a colored hospital, which is a vital and pressing need in our community. (Perhaps your family physician has never told you how embarrassed he is at times, in trying to get you into one of the city hospitals.) Then the Dorcas box, which provides little garments for needy babies. We try to bring cheer to shut-ins. Occasionally, we remember the inmates at the Old Folks' Home, with fruit, flowers or some such token. Now this group of earnest women have come to the end of their first year's work together and as we look back upon it, it is with mingled emotions: Pride in the work which we have accomplished; regret for that which we have left undone, and chagrin for that which we could have done but didn't do. We have shared joys, sorrows and criticisms together. We are still working together with the same earnest view of purpose, but with clearer vision, a broader horizon, a truer conception and a greater determination to go forward with this work of serving the community. NEW EXTRADITION ATTEMPT FOILED New York, N. Y.—Additional attempts on the part of Missourians to extradite a colored man, William Brown, for a murder committed 15 years ago, after a Missouri sheriff had failed in his attempt, have been foiled. Report of the new efforts on the part of citizens of Missouri are contained in a letter from the Columbus, Ohio, branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "Monday, March 12, five men from New Madrid, Mo., arrived to identify William Brown," says the letter, "whom the deputy sheriff several weeks ago failed to sufficiently identify. The Negro man in the party declared that after seeing Brown at the city jail he had never seen him before. The white physician who had taken stitches in a cut above the man's eye and had treated him for some nervous trouble due to infected teeth, down in Missouri, identified Brown. It was brought out that within the past 60 days he had received a photo of the boy from here! "A Columbus dentist was called in by the governor's secretary to examine Brown's teeth: all perfect! The would-be identifiers insisted that their county had spent large sums of money on this case and they (the men) could scarcely return without the boy! The governor insisted rather heatedly that he would protect every citizen in Ohio from injustice. He declared they had quite plainly erred. This Will Brown is not the man." CALCUTTA PAPER PRINTS LYNCHING FIGURES New York City—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received a clipping from The Guardian, a newspaper published in Calcutta, India, containing the lynching statistics for the year 1927 sent out by the N. A. A. C. P., also the news that two members of the N. A. A. C. P. staff have been invited to contribute to the new edition of the encyclopedia Britannica. 100 N. A. A. C. P. BRACHES CAMPAIGNING FOR MEMBERS New York City — One hundred branches, representing 35 states have now entered into the nationwide membership drive of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced recently at the national office. These represent territory from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. GROWING THANK YOU 9 Whole Number 660 rounds "SHOCK TROOPS" FURNISHED BY RACE FOR THE MINORITY N. A. A. C. P. Annual Report Asserts Race Tests Reality of American Democracy New York, N. Y.—The foreword to the annual report for 1927 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to be published shortly, refers to the Negro as representing the "shock troops" in behalf of all the minority groups in America. The foreword in full of the N. A. A. C. P. annual report will be as follows: "The record of the year 1927 has again demonstrated that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the only organization of national scope effective on a national scale in its efforts to secure, reaffirm and safeguard the fundamental citizenship rights of the American Negro. It is the Negro's instrument. And the Negro represents the 'shock troops' in behalf of all the minority groups in America which test the reality of American democracy. "As in 1926, the association's work has been focused in the courts. And the courts have again shown that where the Negro is organized and prepared to defend his rights, American public opinion, as the courts of the land represent it, is prepared to accord him justice. It is worth pointing particularly to the eminent legal minds which the association's cause enlists. The association's entire annual budget would hardly cover the cost of a single case before the U.S. supreme court if the association's legal advisers charged for their services instead of generously donating them. "The association's work, as every one knows, radiates into every phase of race relations. Its small staff performs many functions, from giving radio talks to investigating riots. It receives hundreds of appeals every month from all parts of the country for aid. It sends lynching statistics to California in an extradition case; investigates discrimination in the Mississippi flood area and calls the facts to the attention of the authorities; fights for the Negro's right to vote in the south; blocks anti-intermarriage laws in the north; continues to fight the Klan with publicity; establishes the Negro's case in newspapers and magazines not only in America but throughout Europe; holds hundreds of public meetings; where it is able, defends the poor and ignorant from injustice issuing from race prejudice; and continues to build up bulwarks in United States supreme court decisions for the protection of the Negro's fundamental rights. "The appeals coming in to the association from all sources, for information as well as for aid, are increasing in number. It is now realized that the association is unique in its field. Anyone who will even hastily scan this summary of its activities for the year will see at once that the work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People vitally affects the welfare of every colored person in the United States." URBAN LEAGUE SECRETARY FROM AKRON, OHIO, MAY ACCEPT POSITION HERE Mr. George W. Thompson, executive secretary of the Akron, Ohio, Urban league, is in the city overlooking the field before deciding as to his willingness to accept charge of the Omaha Urban league. Mr. Thompson, who is a graduate of the University of Indiana, taught school in that state for nine years, and then went overseas with the 370th as physical director. He has been in Akron for nine years, engaged in Y. M. C. A. and Urban league work. Mr. Thompson will be one of the speakers at a mass meeting to be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at St. John's A. M. E. church in the interest of the Urban league to which the public is invited. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLIC Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, J. Nebraska, under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, W. W. MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furthest Address, The Monitor, Post Office, Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations are to be sent through the mail in advance. A reasonable fee for renewals. At the expiration subscriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, post publication. Those, thereafter, receiving The Monitor mustions are paid, as the law mentions 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. 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Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear-headed Business Man EDITOR MONITOR REPLIES TO Our contemporary, not co- efforts at excoriation of the E both the law and the gospel, of one of whom it was said, "I TITOR EDITOR." The "castigater from us to the castigator: ATOR REPLIES TO CASTIGATE library, not content with its edition of the Editor, had as a the gospel, combined in the that was said, "PRELATE CAST The "castigation" elicited the castigator: Our contemporary, not content with its own journalistic efforts at excoriation of the Editor, had as an ally last week both the law and the gospel, combined in the portly person of one of whom it was said, "PRELATE CASTIGATES MONITOR EDITOR." The "castigation" elicited the following letter from us to the castigator: 2722 North Twenty-eighth Street Omaha, Nebraska Reverend and dear Sir: Knowing to call your attention to an error, we which appears in your well-written co Guide of March 23rd, 1928, captioned The error occurs in this statement go further and say that this effronto be used at the primaries wins for This nomenclature (boldface mine) is in an ungody onslaught against Dr. L. This nomenclature was not used to throat" or "tool" in reference to Dr. think you will be willing to say of or of and "catspaw," I think it was, or it by The Omaha Guide, not The Moni I am enclosing herewith for you which I analyzed the critical situation and Tenth Legislative Districts by the didates against the present incumbent mind I am sure that you will admit logical and sound. I do not think to make an "ungody onslaught on Dr. them and as they were. I am also enclosing my editorial see just how I have treated this will agree that I have tried to do it in an will permit me to maintain my self-that of whatever enemies I may have. We do not see eye to eye on the your honest convictions on any issue prerogative of every mind. It was to set you straight in a ma sure you do not wish to be wrong the Let me congratulate you upon known that you were not averse to p I did not know of your election. She get a "scoop" on The Monitor like t Sincerely Our Sir: Knowing your desire to turn to an error, wholly unintentional or well-written communication public in 1928, captioned "Political Situation" in this statement, permits that this effrontery of Dr. McMillan mimics wins for him the title "oldface mine) is used by the Rev. Wright against Dr. McMillan." He was not used by me. I did not reference to Dr. McMillan. Of the thing to say of or to me, ABSOLVOLVING it was, or it may have been "the, not The Monitor. Herewith for your perusal my edit is the critical situation thrust upon the Districts by the eleventh-hour present incumbents. With your joy you will admit that the position I do not think that you will conceive laught on Dr. McMillan." I stay are. By my editorial of March 9 in treated this whole affair. I am and to do it in an honorable and dignify my self-respect and that of enemies I may have. Eye to eye on the present issue, bows on any issue, which of course, straight in a matter concerning me to be wrong that I have written date you upon your elevation to not averse to proclaiming VOLLOUR election. Shame on you, letting the Monitor like that. Reverend and dear Sir: Knowing your desire to be fair, permit me to call your attention to an error, wholly unintentional, I am quite sure, which appears in your well-written communication published in The Omaha Guide of March 23rd, 1928, captioned "Political Situation Analyzed." The error occurs in this statement, which permit me to quote: "Some go further and say that this effrontery of Dr. McMillan, allowing himself to be used at the primaries wins for him the title 'cut-throat' and 'tool.' This nomenclature (boldface mine) is used by the Rev. John Albert Williams in an ungodly onslaught against Dr. McMillan." This nomenclature was not used by me. I did not use the term "cut-throat" or "tool" in reference to Dr. McMillan. Of this charge, therefore, I think you will be willing to say of or to me, ABSOLVO TE. The term "tool" and "catspaw," I think it was, or it may have been "cut-throat" was used by The Omaha Guide, not The Monitor. I am enclosing herewith for your perusal my editorial of March 2, in which I analyzed the critical situation thrust upon us in both the Ninth and Tenth Legislative Districts by the eleventh-hour filing of Negro candidates against the present incumbents. With your judicial and analytical mind I am sure that you will admit that the position of The Monitor was logical and sound. I do not think that you will continue to claim that I made an "ungodly onslaught on Dr. McMillan." I stated FACTS, as I saw them and as they were. I am also enclosing my editorial of March 9 in order that you may see just how I have treated this whole affair. I am sure that you will agree that I have tried to do it in an honorable and dignified manner which will permit me to maintain my self-respect and that of my friends and also that of whatever enemies I may have. We do not see eye to eye on the present issue, but I respect you for your honest convictions on any issue, which of course are the right and prerogative of every mind. It was to set you straight in a matter concerning myself on which I am sure you do not wish to be wrong that I have written you. Let me congratulate you upon your elevation to a prelacy. I have known that you were not averse to proclaiming VOLO EPISCOPARE, but I did not know of your election. Shame on you, letting The Omaha Guide get a "scoop" on The Monitor like that. Letters From Readers The Issues in the Ninth District To the Editor of The Monitor:—I note with keen interest the recent development in the fight for state representative in the Ninth district bewteen Dr. John A. Singleton and Dr. A. A. McMillan. This fight grows in intensity as the primary draws near. Mr. Parker, the white candidate, has withdrawn, leaving the field clear for a test of strength between these two colored men. Their intellectual preparation and political equipment are about equal and similar. To make a choice based upon their fitness as a man, would be very difficult. We shall have to make our decisions, based on what each man represents—or his political background. To do this in fairness to ourselves, we must not kid ourselves but be brutally frank and call a spade a spade. Dr. Singleton was elected two years ago by a combination of machine support and a determination on the part of our people to demonstrate that they could get together if forced to in a crisis. It is reported that during this session of the legislature, he was requested by the machine to support a certain measure which was before that body for consideration. ```markdown ``` PAGE TWO Rev. John Adams HES TO CASTIGATING "PRELATE" content with its own journalistic Editor, had as an ally last week hel, combined in the portly person, "PRELATE CASTIGATES MON- tigation" elicited the following let- er: Omaha, Nebraska, March 26, 1928. knowing your desire to be fair, permit me, wholly unintentional, I am quite sure, in communication published in The Omaha Journal "Political Situation Analyzed." ment, which permit me to quote: "Some courtesy of Dr. McMillan, allowing himself as for him the title 'cut-throat' and 'tool.' (1) is used by the Rev. John Albert Williams Dr. McMillan." used by the Rev. John Albert Williams Dr. McMillan." by your perusal my editorial of March 2, in institution thrust upon us in both the Ninth by the eleventh-hour filing of Negro candidates. With your judicial and analytical permit that the position of The Monitor was thank you will continue to claim that I Dr. McMillan." I stated FACTS, as I saw editorial of March 9 in order that you may be whole affair. I am sure that you will an honorable and dignified manner which self-respect and that of my friends and also I have. At the present issue, but I respect you for issue, which of course are the right and a matter concerning myself on which I am asking that I have written you. On your elevation to a prelacy. I have to proclaiming VOLO EPISCOPARE, but Shame on you, letting The Omaha Guide like that. yours, JNO. ALBERT WILLIAMS. Singleton, in the free exercise of his own judgment, felt that said measure was not the best thing and consequently refused to support it. The bill failed of enactment. For his obedience in this particular the machine vowed vengeance on Singleton and has set out to accomplish his defeat in the primaries by the surest method it could employ, namely, by placing in opposition to him another colored man of as nearly similar qualifications as could be possibly secured, thus removing the objection some might harbor if he were not so qualified. The purpose here is not the success of the opposing candidate, for that is not now, nor ever was, even contemplated—but the certain defeat of Singleton by splitting the colored vote. The opposing candidate, Dr. Aaron McMillan, is quite the avowed product of the machine. His nomination was unquestionably brought about through the instrumentality of the machine. It is, therefore, reasonable for us to suppose that Dr. McMillan, who solicits and accepts the aid and support of the organization, must, in the event of his election, do the bidding of the power that created him. He must surrender any idea of independence. He must declare absolute allegiance to the machine and pledge loyalty and obedience to the same. These are certainly fetters about his --- THE MONITOR neck which necessarily circumscribe his activities in office. With these facts in mind, we must approach this grave task with sober judgment. We shall have to choose between one who is free to perform the functions of his office as his conscience may direct him, or one whose acts must conform in every detail to the will of the machine. Political subserviency or economic freedom—which? Our decision on this proposition will determine our future political status in this community. On it will stand or fall our prestige as an integral part of the community in which we live. In order that we may be more enlightened on the workings of the political machine in any community, I shall proceed to outline a few of its features. The very name "machine" has come to mean almost a reproach to some of us who do not understand its mechanism. The machine is not necessarily corrupt; neither is any machine devoid of corruption. It has its virtues and its vices. It is a political organization whose sole purpose is to promote political ends by way of combined means and effort. There is one in every community where there are political interests to be served or ambitions to promote. It has its laws, by-laws and its membership. It has political services for sale. It does not foist its favors on anybody but it expects and exacts absolute obedience to its laws from any one who seeks and receives its support. It does not claim morality, neither does it promise to be guided by any set code of ethics. It is political, and confines its activities to this cold and calculating business of promoting political interests. It is not hypocritical. It lays its cards on the table face up and leaves the choice with those seeking its support. Once an agreement is entered into with is by anybody, high or low, it exacts strict compliance with its every detail. It always has its price for all favors extended. No man who receives its favors is ignorant of what price he must pay. Whose ever and whenever he fails to pay, the machine promptly and swiftly withdraws its props and throws the subject down without mercy. It will also set about to punish its subject in the most humiliating manner it knows. And here is the point at issue. Here is the question the voters must decide in the primaries April 10th in the Ninth district. Shall we support the man who is chosen for us by such an organization whose will he must serve and whose orders he must obey, or shall we support a man of our own choosing who is free to act in the interest of those who elect him? Shall we support a man whose very candidacy was brought about as a means of punishment for one who dared to exercise his own judgment? Shall we vote to elect a man upon whom we are not to depend for any act in our interest except that that act absolutely conforms to the will of a political machine? Shall we support one member of our group who gives himself over to the machine to be used as a punishment for another of our group? These are the questions we must answer April 10th and there should be no hesitation on the part of any self-respecting loyal race man or woman in making their choice. Let us approach this matter with seriousness and sound judgment. Let us no longer sign on the dotted line. Think and act for yourselves, for in this way and by this means only will we ever prove worthy of the suffrage which the constitution gives us. GEO. H. W. BULLOCK. URGES UNITED SUPPORT OF AMOS P. SCRUGGS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER Amos P. Scruggs, the well known attorney, has filed for public defender for Douglas county. His qualifications for the office which he seeks cannot be questioned. A graduate of the University of Illinois and an attorney of record in Omaha for over 15 years, practicing in all courts, bespeaks his fitness. I, therefore, sincerely hope that all of our own people and many of the liberal minded white people, of whom I know a large number in Douglas county, will give Attorney Scruggs their hearty support at the primaries, April 10. I believe that there will never be a better opportunity than now for the nomination and election of Attorney Scruggs to this important position. Let us all boost for Scruggs. See that your friends are registered so that they can vote and get out and vote. We can nominate and elect Scruggs. Let us do it. What a great thing it will be to elect Amos P. Scruggs public defender. S. H. DORSEY RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE—Adv. VOTE FOR William J. Ballard for District Judge In active practice of law for 22 years. Advocate of Lower Taxes Primaries Tuesday, April 10 PETER HENRY Harry G. Counsman Logical and Dependable Republican Candidate County Commissioner FIFTH DISTRICT 0——0 To the Colored Voters of Douglas County I am sure you will all agree that I have been fair and impartial in the administration of my office, and if you are not, you you the same kind of efficient service. When you go to the polls on the above date, please remember the one that has always been fair to you and given you a logical and dependable administration. HARRY G. COUNSMAN. ANNOUNCEMENT! Starting April 1st, we will operate the Nicholas Oil Filling Station at Twenty-fourth and Willis Avenue, continuing to sell Nicholas products exclusively. We assure you of the very best of service such as— Your patronage is earnestly solicited. LOVEJOY OIL COMPANY "Where the customer is Boss" PETER H. HARRY G. COUNSMAN. GOOD YEAR Service Station NATIONAL and BATTERY ATlantic 6427 Let us figure your repair or roof or re-paint, or anything us figure on your storm wi ready-built garages with our crete foundation. H. GROSS LUMBER NAL TIRE INTERY STA Corner 17th repair or lumber bilt or anything in the re storm windows. S with our sectiona LUMBER & WREC Street THE STATE FUR ledge Streets Te NATIONAL TIRE SHOP and BATTERY STATION ATlantic 6427 Corner 17th and Capitol Ave Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-screen, re-roof or re-paint, or anything in the repairing line. Let us figure on your storm windows. See us about our ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. H. GROSS LUMBER & WRECKING CO. 2102 Nicholas Street WEbster 2234 PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Agents for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records DO YOU READ A ADUNCEM 1st, we will operate the at Twenty-fourth and W sell Nicholas products ex the very best of service s ter for your battery tes tested and filled ter for your radiator ink case cleaned and ref transmissions cleaned and re erentials cleaned and ref assis lubricated ings sprayed shield cleaned, etc. patronage is earnestly so OY OIL COM MEMEN rate the Nicho h and Willis A ducts exclusively service such as— ery d ator and refilled d and refilled and refilled etc. nestly solicited. DO YOU READ ALL OF THE ADS? Water for your battery Tires tested and filled Water for your radiator Crank case cleaned and refilled Transmissions cleaned and refilled Differentials cleaned and refilled Chassis lubricated Springs sprayed Windshield cleaned, etc. Lovejoy Crawford, Mgr. the customer mer is B Agents for PETER B. HERMANN NACHSCHOEN TIRE SHOP RY STATION Corner 17th and Capitol Ave A lumber bill. Re-screen, re- string in the repairing line. Let windows. See us about our our sectional reinforced con- R & WRECKING CO. ATE FURNITURE CO. eets Tel. JACKSON 1317 ALL OF THE ADS? WEbster 2234 Phonographs and Records PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. General Scott, formerly of Omaha, but now a resident of Los Angeles, Cal., was called to the city by the death of his brother, Phil Scott. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. Mrs. Mary Brown, who has been quite ill at her home, 402 South Thirty-eighth street, is slowly improving. The Rev. J. H. Bruce, former Baptist state missionary, but now pastor of St. John's Baptist church, Salina, Kansas, is in the city on business. Vote for F. L. BARNETT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.—Adv. Get ready for Negro Trade Week. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held a well attended meeting last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Clarence H. Singleton, Twenty-fourth and Lake streets. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEBster 4162. Mr. Arnold T. Hill of New York, who has been in the city for the past ten days in the interest of the Urban league, expects to leave for the east next week. Confirmation services at St. Philip's Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Vote for Barnett.—Adv. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATI LEGISLATURE.—Adv. Mrs. Jasper E. Brown left for Chicago, Monday evening, where she was called by the serious illness of her niece, Oleatha Serrant, ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Serrant. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. Eureka Art Club The Eureka Art club met Wednesday afternoon, March 21, with Mrs. Rhieva Harrold as hostess. Meeting was called to order by the president, and prayer by the chaplain. After routine business, interesting remarks were made by the following visitors: Mrs. Lena Dallas and daughter, Margaret; Mesdames Potts and Ingram. A delicious two-course luncheon was served by the hostess, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. M. Harrold, 1540 Willis avenue, Wednesday, April 4. Mrs. Anna Singleton has been detained at home this week by a severe attack of la grippe. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE—Adv. BALLARD FOR DISTRICT JUDGE William J. Ballard of Omaha, announces his candidacy for the office of district judge in this issue of our paper. Mr. Ballard is a graduate of the Iowa State college at Ames, Ia., and of the state university of Nebraska, at Lincoln. He has been in active practice of law for 22 years in this state and has been very successful. Before coming to Omaha he was county attorney of Kimball county, Nebraska, for nine years, and has a very commendable record. He is abundantly qualified for the office of judge of the district court. THE NEW DUTCH MARKET 1322 No. 24th St. WEbster 2803 (Under New Management) We now carry a greatly enlarged stock of groceries and meats, fresh vegeta- tables and fruits. Here there is a sav- ing on merchandise with the conven- tance of delivery service. Telephone for your Saturday order and notice the difference. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Another Master Barber! J. E. EWING 1606 No. 24th St. Republican Candidate for Re-Election Charles A. McCloud York, Nebraska Vote for him at the April 10 state-wide primaries for renomination. Birthday Kensington Club The Birthday Kensington club met at the residence of Mrs. J. C. Donley, 2413 Erskine street, Wednesday, March 21, with Mesdames Ella Jenkins and Donley hostesses. Members responded with quotations from the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar and other colored authors. Mrs. Donley gave an interesting reading on the life of Harry Burleigh, noted Negro musician and composer, who once was winner of the Spingarn medal. Musical numbers composed by Paul Robeson and Harry Burleigh were rendered. FOR SALE—Five rooms, all modern cottage in good condition, locatee at Twenty-first and Grant streets; easy terms to responsible party or might rent. Call owner. Harney 5303. MEDICAL AUXILIARY MEETS The Medical Auxiliary met at the residence of Mrs. S. B. Northcross, 5310 South Thirtieth street. The literary period was spent in a round table talk, led by Mrs. W. D. Gooden. The subject was "Nearby Waters". It signifies opportunities nearest at hand. Every member entered into the discussion with a great deal of enthusiasm and pep, and the time seemed only too short for this very important subject. The following ladies, Mesdames Hutten, Morris, and Wiggins, were appointed as a committee to arrange for an Easter basket to be sent to the Old Folks' Home. PLEASANT GREEN SUNDAY SCHOOL The Pleasant Green Sunday school was opened at 9:30 a. m. by Supt. A. Hamler, after which the regular order of service was observed. The teachers took charge of their classes, the lesson being from Matt. 19, "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and disease among the people." Each teacher is very proud of her class. You should come out and be one among the great number. We are also proud to have so many visitors that they may see the work of each teacher and her class. There were 206 present Sunday. Nearly all our rea others ought Thomas County Co Republican Candid Deserves Y Vote for Hi Charles A York, N M. Vote for him at the Apr for reno Rev. Z. E. McGee and Mr. Whitelaw made most helpful talks. We also had excellent service in church. Many young people who confessed religion were baptized. I wish all young people were not only Sunday school scholars but also Bible readers, and knew Christ as their personal Saviour. Many of the older workers are now filling our Sunday school all of which we are very proud to see. BEATRICE LEWIS, Reporter. adding much development. Next Sunday will meet at monthly bus. and committee reports of the If time people political situe be held. CAR UNITY CLUB TO GIVE EASTER PROGRAM The following program will be rendered at the North Side Y. W. C. A. at 6 p. m. Easter under the auspices of the Unity Club: Invocation.....A. P. Scruggs Song.....Class Recitation.....Flora E. Morton Declamation.....Sanford Perkins' Vocal Solo.....Rev. Russel Taylor Paper.....Mrs. Hattie Brownlow Violin Solo.....Helen Wheeler Quartette MRS. L. McCULLOUGH, Chairman, Program Com. N. A. A. C. P. NOTES We are pleased to note that interest in our meetings is increasing. The attendance at our forum at Pilgrim Baptist church this month was exceptionally good. Much interest was shown in the discussion of the discrimination in athletics and other activities in our high schools. We were pleased to note the interest shown by the several students who took part in the discussion. In this connection we desire to especially commend the attendance and very helpful service of Pilgrim's junior choir. This is a group of young people of fine demeanor, capable of For Delegates to the REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION Second Congressional District which includes Douglas, Washington, and Sarpy Counties. For DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION FOR to the INTERNATIONAL ON Local District Washington, Mississippi To vote for Office Pho Res. Abel V. Shotwell H. M. Baldrige For ALTERNATES vote for Bertha C. Hughes Earl C. Burdic aders know and all to know that Falconer commissioner rate for Re-Election our Support! in April 10th . McCloud Nebraska M & B 24 Clean all Special for Hats Clean Caps . All work will convi ud can ate al man Republican Candidate National Committeeman for NEBRASKA He has filled the position since 1920. 10 state-wide primaries nomination. ```markdown ``` adding much to the cause of musical development in the community. Next Sunday at 4 p. m., the branch will meet at the Y. W. C. A. in its monthly business session. Officers and committee chairmen will render reports of the month's work. If time permits, discussions of the political situation confronting us will be held. We desire to express our grateful thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and kindness shown us in the hour of our bereavement by the sudden death of a loving mother and daughter, Samantha I. South. We appreciate and are grateful for the beautiful floral tokens and many kind messages sent us. ORLO U. SOUTH, son MRS. KITTIE JOHNSON, mother Mr. William Walls, aged 24, of 3743 Ohio street, died Tuesday, March 20. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Barnes, two brothers, Charles Walls of Omaha, George Walls of Kansas City, Mo., and other relatives. The body was shipped to Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday night by Undertaker Lewis for burial. Fresh Dressed Northern Catfish 35c per lb. See the FISH DEPARTMENT at PUBLIC MARKET M. Jacobsen 107 So. 16th St. Office 4913 So. 26th St. Phone MArket 1607 Res. 4912 So. 26th St. Res. Phone MArket 0722 P. M. HARRIS NOTARY PUBLIC 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. McTassel & Hibbs Shoe Shop will open next week at 2707 Lake Street All Work Guaranteed. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. CARD OF THANKS MR. WALLS DIES The Sacrifice club of Bethel A. M. E. church will hold a bake sale of home-made cakes, pies, doughnuts, cookies, etc., at Herman's Grocery, 2418 North Twenty-fourth street, Saturday, April 7. We solicit your patronage.—Adv. COSTELLO & COO We are doing bus old place and at t Hair Cut . . . 35c ELLO & COOK BARBER We are doing business at the same old place and at the same old price Cut .35c Shave . COSTELLO & COOK BARBER SHOP We are doing business at the same old place and at the same old price.. Hair Cut . . . 35c Shave . . . 15c STRICTLY SANITARY 802 South Southwest Corner 12 "Dependable F Dry Cleaning of Ladies Apparel and Hous SOFT WATER Wet Wash - Thrifty Wash Dry Wash—Rough Linen—Curtains EDHOLM & 802 South 13th Street Southwest Corner 13th and Leavenworth Endtable Family Service Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wear Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Net Wash - - - 4¢ per 熠fty Wash - - 6¢ per Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Lineu—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. HOLM & SHERM 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 Shop Here & Save THE BRAND Our Bargains New Spring Pre-Easte Women All Shades 14 Kasha Broad Satins THE BRANDEIS STORE Our Bargain Basement New Spring Models in This e-Easter Sale omen's Co ll udes 1475 St 14 tha Broadcloth Tw Satins Poiret Sheens Shop Here & Save THE BRANDEIS STORE Where Economy Reigns Our Bargain Basement Pre-Easter Sale of Women's Coats Kasha Broadcloth Tweeds Satins Poiret Sheens Many Are Smartly Fur Trimmed BASEMENT READY-TO-WEAR N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW BASEMENT READY-TO-WEAR N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1208 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska Phones Webster 6613-Atlantic 8192. FRAN HOW (KNOWN AS F) FRANCIS S. OWEL (KNOWN AS FRANK HOWELL) PETER H. BURKE FRANCIS S. HOWELL Primary Election Primary Election April 10, 1920 All Shades Adams' New Novelty orchestra filling engagements in Kansas, Nebraska. They expect to be out the city three or four weeks. VOTE FOR F. L. BARNETT STATE REPRESENTATIVE. OK BARBER SHOP business at the same the same old price. Shave . . . 15c 13th Street North and Leavenworth Family Service' -0 S's and Gents' Wearing Eehold Furnishings -0 LAUNDERING -0 - - 4¢ per lb. - - 6¢ per lb. Dry—Family Finish —Blankets, Etc. SHERMAN WEIS STORE In Basement Where Economy Reigns Models in This er Sale of 's Coats 475 Sizes 14 to 48 cloth Tweeds Poiret Sheens ADY-TO-WEAR WARE Y AT LAW CIS S. WELL (ANK HOWELL) Present Judge of the SUPREME COURT filling vacancy caused by the death of Judge George A. Day Vote for HOWELL for Judge of the Supreme Court on April 10, 1928 PAGE THREEP delty orchestra is in Kansas and expect to be out of our weeks. BARNETT FOR INITIATIVE.—Adv. SHOP 15c ervice" huring lb. lb. sh MAN Where Economy Reigns e of boats Sizes to 48 weeds 28 Y. W. C. A. NOTES The trip to California is now on. First stopover Friday night, March 30th. Single admission 10 cents. Round trip 35 cents, which is good for five free entertainments with free lunch included. All trips at Y. W. C. A. Come and hear all about the sightseeing points of interest and visit during the travelogue all Negro enterprises. Next stopover, Salt Lake City, April 13th, W. Y. C. A. Plan to be present. The religious and general education committee has charge. You can buy ice cream cones, soda pop, peanuts for a small sum. Mrs. L. M. Brewer and Mrs. Buffkins have charge of tickets. Boost, buy tickets from the four contestants who will receive a ticket to Kansas City, Mo., for selling the largest amount of tickets over $10. Who will you send? Contestants are Mrs. Viola Cole, Mrs. J. D. Thornton, Mrs. Louise Scott and Mrs. Allie Smith. This is the committee's first financial effort, may we solicit the public's liberal patronage? Thanks! The service committee of the Y. W. C. A. will have a Dinner Day, Tuesday, April 3, from the hours of 5 to 9. Price 35 cents. You will be served an old fashioned vegetable dinner. Miss Ruth O. Collins has been elected to represent the North Side Y. W. C. A., at the national convention, convening in Sacramento, Cal. We all bid her Godspeed. AMERICAN LEGION ROOSEVELT POST ENDS 1928 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE By E. W. McGowan So splendid has been the results of the membership committee toward the completion of their work, it is quite likely that our attention will be diverted to community service about April 1st. Their efforts exhibit a determination of purpose and a spirit of sincerity that reflect creditably upon the envious record established by the Legion. "Community Service" embraces many features and phases of vital interest, not only to legionnaires but to every individual in the community as well. For this particular reason we are utilizing every possible means to familiarize our readers with the benefits to be derived and the services to be rendered. It is indeed gratifying to know the prestige that the Legion has built up in the community, also the readiness with which the public responds to all projects, sponsored by the Legion. Surely, such a spirit of co-operation and mutual helpfulness, must be of great value to this locality. Adjutant Ray L. Williams returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, Monday evening, where he accompanied Comrade Arthur Paxton to the United States hospital. After a brief visit, the adjutant sojourned to Columbus for a short day. NEW LAKE THEATRE HAS GREAT ATTRACTION Monday night witnessed the opening of the beautiful Lake theater, which has been redecorated and repainted. No better attraction could have been secured by the management than Gonzell White and her aggregation. Miss White has long been a favorite in Omaha, through her appearances at the Gayety and the Orpheum, and the hundreds who have seen her at the Lake unanimously agree that her show is the best that has been in Omaha in a long time. On Saturday there will be a big midnight ramble with a complete change of show and pictures. Sunday will close Gonzell White's engagement at the Lake with three performances on that day. The regular picture policy of the Lake will then be in effect, which is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Message comes to us that Miss Margaret Lyons died at the home of her brother at Minneapolis, Minn., last week. Mrs. Lyons is known to have come to Lincoln several years ago, and was employed as a domestic in the family of Hollingaworth on E street. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist church and affiliated therewith until she became too ill to attend. Her friends here regret her demise. Mrs. Alice Cowan was able to attend church last Sunday since her accident some months ago. Mrs. Lillian Kenney is reported improved. Mrs. Essie Roy entertained the M. M. Mission at her home Monday night. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 The concert given at Mount Zion Baptist church last Friday night by the Triangle players was fine. Miss Erma Tuggle returned to her home in Kansas City last week after several weeks' stay here with friends. --- Now Open Under New Management Dew Drop Inn Cafe C. J. FERGUSON, Prop. 1004 So. 13th St. Dew Drop Inn Cafe C. J. FERGUSON, Prop. 1004 So. 13th St. JAckson 9655 Give Me a Call New Bill of Fare Every Day CHAS. E. FO for District Ju His experience as P and as Deputy Coun qualifies him for th 2 JOHN W. YAGER Republican Chief Deputy County Attorney CANDIDATE FOR District Judge RAMBLE SATURDAY A Red Hot Show! JOSEPH O. BEEBE For Railway Has had 15 years' railway ex- roads and shippers and the pub- ence. He has worked with and d brick and paving business. Ask expert paying brick layers. Mr. Beebe is also an ex-servi- France with the American army. A vote for Beebe is a vote for matter what his business or his Petersen's BREAD of the EAST Good flavor and fine and quality—then be y BREADS are good to help t BRAN, GRAHAM and We mix the light and dark Saturday Specials Pineapple tort Cake, Parke For Breakfast Large Home-Made Cookies, Salad Dressing For Railway Commissioner had 15 years' railway experience. Knows problem in shippers and the public. Has had large busine has worked with and has employed many color paving business. Ask both Lewis and Nelson, t laying brick layers. Beebe is also an ex-service man, having spent 15 with the American army during the world war. For Beebe is a vote for a square deal to every that his business or his race. Petersen's Bakeries HEAD of the EAT-MORE QUART food flavor and fine texture. Compare quality—then be your own judge in buys S are good to help tone up the system for MAN, GRAHAM, and WHOLE RYE BRE the light and dark bread, three for . . . Saturday Specials for Sunday Dinner le tort Cake, Parker House or Clover Le For Breakfast—Hot Cross Buns home-Made Cookies, 2 doz. for . . . Salad Dressing Baked Virginia H Has had 15 years' railway experience. Knows problems of railroads and shippers and the public. Has had large business experience. He has worked with and has employed many colored men in brick and paving business. Ask both Lewis and Nelson, the colored expert paving brick layers. Mr. Beebe is also an ex-service man, having spent 15 months in France with the American army during the world war. A vote for Beebe is a vote for a square deal to every citizen, no matter what his business or his race. Petersen's Bakeries BREAD of the EAT-MORE QUALITY Good flavor and fine texture. Compare size and quality—then be your own judge in buying. BREADS are good to help tone up the system for Spring. BRAN, GRAHAM, and WHOLE RYE BREAD We mix the light and dark bread, three for 25c Saturday Specials for Sunday Dinner Saturday Specials for Sunday Dinner Pineapple tort Cake, Parker House or Clover Leaf Rolls For Breakfast—Hot Cross Buns Large Home-Made Cookies, 2 doz. for 25c Salad Dressing Baked Virginia Ham PETER H. Charles Dem Charles W. Pool Democrat HAS AGAIN FILED FOR Secretary of State The office which he ably filled for several Colored Democrats will vote for him a Primaries and both Democrats and Repub will elect him in November. office which he ably filled for several and Democrats will vote for him aries and both Democrats and Republect him in November. The office which he ably filled for several terms. Colored Democrats will vote for him at the Primaries and both Democrats and Republiçans will elect him in November. He Appreciates Your Support --- The movie picture given at Mount Zion Baptist church last Thursday night by the anti-saloon league was accorded a full house. The picture was fine, as it showed a good moral. Mrs. James O'Donnel is much improved from recent illness. VOTE FOR JUDGE CHAS. E. FOSTER — for — District Judge His experience as Police Judge and as Deputy County Attorney qualifies him for the position. New LAKE THEATRE LAKE at 24th ALWAYS IN THE LEAD HURRY! Just Friday, Saturday and Sunday left to see GONZELL WHITE and her BIG JAMBOREE The show that is taking Omaha by Storm! Don't Forget the BIG MIDNITE RAMBLE SATURDAY A Red Hot Show! Commissioner experience. Knows problems of rail- c. Has had large business experi- has employed many colored men in both Lewis and Nelson, the colored man, having spent 15 months in during the world war. a square deal to every citizen, no pace. Bakeries T-MORE QUALITY texture. Compare size your own judge in buying. one up the system for Spring. WHOLE RYE BREAD bread, three for . . . . . 25c for Sunday Dinner House or Clover Leaf Rolls Hot Cross Buns 2 doz. for . . . . . 25c Baked Virginia Ham W. Pool ocrat filled for several terms. vote for him at the democrats and Republiçans er. s Your Support VOTE FOR THE MONITOR R E OSTER Judge Rep For 1 Prime Y! saturday t to see ns of rail- less experi- men in the colored months in citizen, no Attor O. S Ca Republi Un S KL R C Rep LINCOLN is still drawn reason. Give please. 1406 No. 1 RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. F. L. BARNETT Republican Candidate for State Representative For Renomination 10th District Primary, April 10th Walter R. Johnson ATTORNEY-AT-LAW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE — for — Public Defender Native of Omaha Ex-Service Man Member Legislature 1925-26 M. Attorney General O.S. Spillman Republican Nomination for United States Senator Whose Wise and Courageous Administration of the Attorney General's Office Through Three Terms Has Made That Office a Power for the Protection of the People of Nebraska. 1930 Of Course You Know Him! Many of you knew him when he was a schoolboy. He has always lived in your neighborhood. Sam E. KLAVER Lawyer Republican Candidate for State Representative Your vote for him will be appreciated. LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 Vote for Candidate for the MRS. TRUEHART DIES Mrs. Birdie M. Truthart, aged 46, of 1443 South Seventeenth street, died at Emmanuel hospital early Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Truehart, a daughter, Audrey, and other relatives. The body was shipped to Atchison, Kans., Wednesday night by Undertaker Myers for burial. HERMAN'S Groceries and Meats QUALITY and SERVICE 2418 No. 24th St. Webster 6915 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 Vote for the Rite-Way System for Lowest Prices EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR! Spare Ribs, per lb.....09 ½ c Corn Meal, 5-lb. sack.....15 c 24-lb. Omar Flour.....94 c Open Saturday until 11 P. M. 24th and Patrick Phone ATlantic 9344 Res. Phone WEbster 2734 HARRY LELAND REAL ESTATE Insurance Stocks Bonds Room 19, Patterson Block Omaha, Nebraska MIKADO The YELLOW PENCIL WITH THE RED BAND Have Your Scribblings Analyzed 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. F. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum- ming St. Under new management terms 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 6828. 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, Undertakera 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 0530 Say Pantner, 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