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Negro Bishop Episcopal Church Is Dead $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy PROMINENT NEGRO PRELATE PASSES IN NORTH CAROLINA Rt. Rev. Henry Baird Delaney, D. D., Bishop Suffragan of Colored Work in Carolinas Dies at Raleigh WAS AN OUTSTANDING FIGURE New York City, April 16—News has reached the headquarters of the national council of the Episcopal Church of the death at 10:30 o'clock Saturday, April 14, of the Rt. Rev. Henry Baird Delaney, D. D., Bishop Suffragan in charge of colored work in the Episcopal dioceses of North Carolina, East Carolina, Western North Carolina, South Carolina and Upper South Carolina, at his home in St. Augustine's school, Raleigh, N. C. Bishop Delaney, who was an outstanding figure as an educator among the people of his race, was one of the three colored bishops suffragan, or assistant bishops in the Episcopal Church, the others being the Rt. Rev. Edward Thomas Demby, Bishop Suffragan of Arkansas and the Rt. Rev. T. Momolu Gardiner, Bishop Suffragan of the District of Liberia, West Africa. Bishop Delaney was born at St. Mary's, Georgia, February 5, 1858. He was sent to St. Augustine's school, Raleigh, from Florida, by the Rev. Dr. Lemuel Thackera of Fernandina when he was already a grown man. He had successfully plied the mason's trade up to this time, and he relinquished it with great hesitation to take up his course of preparation for the ministry. Having completed his course at St. Augustine's school, he became a teacher there, and was advanced by successive stages until he became vice principal, which position he held until 1908, when he was called to be archdeacon of colored work in the diocese of North Carolina. This work, in which he engaged until 1918, broadened after his consecration in that year as bishop suffragan to include work among the colored people throughout the Carolinas. He was deeply beloved and respected by people throughout that territory. Bishop Deianey leaves a wife and ten children, all born on the grounds of St. Augustine's school and receiving their first education in that institute, of which Mrs. Delaney was the matron for nearly 30 years. One son, Dr. Lemuel Thackera Delaney, named for his father's old friend and benefactor, is a practicing physician in Raleigh, and another is one of the United States district attorneys of New York. STUDENTS WIN HONORS Miss Margaret Dallas, a senior at Central High, has won the distinction of being the first colored student to be chosen to the staff of The Register, the school weekly. She is also on the writeup committee of the O Book, the high school annual, and has gained the coveted honor of having been elected to membership in the Quill and Scroll, one of the national high school journalistic fraternities for "outstanding work during the senior year in journalism." Margaret was among those receiving three A's this semester. Ralph Adams, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John Adams, who is also a member of the senior class, was one of two students who won out in the Spanish elimination test and will represent Central High in the Nebraska scholarship contest to be held at Lincoln in May, in which students from the entire state compete. The Monitor congratulates these students upon the honors they have won. Mrs. Eliza Turner, aged 65, died at her residence, 2723 Miami street, Wednesday, after a protracted illness. She is survived by her husband and other relatives. The funeral will be held from Zion Baptist church, this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. THE MONITOR WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF SPANISH WAR VETERANS The Woman's Auxiliary of Capt. Allen Allensworth camp No. 25, Spanish War Veterans, held their regular meeting Wednesday night at St. Benedict's community home with a good attendance. Business was transacted after which a dainty luncheon was served to the members and their husbands, of which about 25 were present, also two visitors. A very enjoyable evening was spent, comrades telling their experiences while in the service. The auxiliary will meet Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30 p. m. All members are requested to be present, also to bring a new member if possible. The auxiliary will hold a bakery sale Saturday, April 21, at Herman's Grocery store, Twenty-fourth and Erskine streets. PRESBYTERIAN PASTOR HERE HAS RESIGNED Rev. Dr. Charles H. Trusty Leaves Hillside Church to Accept Pastorate Elsewhere The Rev. Charles H. Trusty, D. D., who has been pastor of Hillside Presbyterian church, Thirtieth and Ohio streets, since June 14, 1925, has resigned, his resignation becoming effective May 1. Dr. Trusty, who is one of the most scholarly and successful ministers of the Presbyterian Church, came to Omaha from Pittsburgh, Pa., where he had a most successful pastorate of several years. He also filled successful pastorates in the south. He succeeded the Rev. Russel Taylor, who organized the Presbyterian congregation here a few years ago and has worked diligently and untiringly to develop the work, as did his predecessor. Dr. Trusty will be out of the city for ten days, and the Rev. Russel Taylor, former pastor, will take the services at Hillside for the next two Sundays. STUDENTS OBSERVE NATIONAL NEGRO LITERATURE WEEK Lincoln, Neb., April 16—(Special)—The fifth annual initial program sponsored by the Semper Fidelis club at the University of Nebraska in observance of National Negro Literature Week, was given Sunday, April 15, at the Mount Zion Baptist church. This year the program was presented in an unusual but very unique and impressive manner by using a semi-dramatic style. The stage featured a living room in the home of a prosperous Negro couple. The man and husband who is uninterested in Negro literature and art was acted by L. H. Williams of Tulsa, Oklahoma. His wife, enacted by Leverta Pyle, also of the same city, very interested in all phases of literature in which the Negro participates, tries hard to convince her husband of the value of contributing to help Negroes in this field. Finally after a heated argument over this question, the husband falls asleep while his wife plays a Negro spiritual on the victrola. In his sleep he hears and sees; first, a trio, S. Walker, L. Swingler, F. Booker, singing "Steal Away"; then a voice, Corinne E. Ferguson, tells him of the Negro in music; next comes a solo, P. M. Hill, followed by a story of what the Negro has done in the novel, John Adams, jr., a saxophone solo, H. Lee; next, a voice telling of the Negro in poetry, L. Swingler; a reading of one of Dunbar's poems, Thelma Hammond; a violin solo, F. Booker; vocal solo, Theresa Askew; and last, a voice tracing the development of the Negro in drama, Harold Adams. His dream is climaxed when he hears a chorus of Negro patriot's singing the national Negro anthem. When he awakens, he fully realizes the importance of aiding in the development of this unfinished talent. Much credit is due to the president, Millard T. Woods, for his untiring efforts in planning this program. It was a consensus of opinion that this was the best program of its kind ever presented by the Negro student body at the University of Ne- Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, April 20, 1928 EDITORIAL That some of the Negro Born the economic and spiritual dismal, struggling debt-burden three or four well-financed co-step which The Monitor sincere results in strengthening the reation in this city. The fact that recognizing the unwisdom of men them is some gain. It shows straight, and straight thinking. There are some seven or eight radius of eight blocks, some or blocks apart. If these were insible parts of the city, there me for their existence. But this them are within a stone's throw are brethren and hold the one the necessity of having so many family, and only one of the h is large enough to hold all? We ple who are no doubt anxious will find some way to unite from debt, and with well equip a well trained corps of Christian of strong pastors they can adv religion among our race in the hoping that they may find a w That some of the Negro Baptists of Omaha are discussing the economic and spiritual disadvantages of having so many small, struggling debt-burdened congregations, rather than three or four well-financed congregations, is a commendable step which The Monitor sincerely hopes may lead to practical results in strengthening the religious work of that denomination in this city. The fact that some of this denomination is recognizing the unwisdom of multiplying congregations among them is some gain. It shows that they are thinking, thinking straight, and straight thinking leads ultimately to right action. There are some seven or eight Baptist congregations within a radius of eight blocks, some of these being only three or four blocks apart. If these were in widely separated and inaccessible parts of the city, there might be some reasonable excuse for their existence. But this is not the case. Nearly all of them are within a stone's throw of each other. Since all these are brethren and hold the one faith, so we understand, what is the necessity of having so many separate houses for the one family, and only one of the houses paid for, when one house is large enough to hold all? We do hope that these good people who are no doubt anxious to advance the Christion cause, will find some way to unite their congregations, so that, free from debt, and with well equipped and dignified edifices, and a well trained corps of Christian workers, under the leadership of strong pastors they can advance the cause of the Christian religion among our race in this city and community. Here's hoping that they may find a way. HEAD OF NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION SPEAKS Louisville, Ky.—(Through The Associated Negro Press)—"The press is an all powerful factor in the making of men, or of a nation. With the possible exception of the pulpit, the press is the most powerful human agency in developing and stabilizing character. It is the greatest civilizing agency, save the Christian religion, controlled by man. "The standard of a people's religion and civilization is largely determined by the morality and intelligence of their newspapers. There is no greater sentiment maker than a well organized press hitting on all six, every day in the week. "The white man's well organized and trained press is our greatest handicap and enemy, and the weakest link in our chain of progress is our lack of a well organized and trained press, to defend our rights, and to stabilize our progress. "The white press has advertised the Negro to the world as a shiftless, indolent character, and a liability to be shifted in a community where he lives, and the world believes it. No other agency could have so obscured our virtues, and paraded our vices. There is only one way, and means to meet and counteract this vile slander and libel, and that one way and means is to fight the devil with fire, meet him on his own grounds with a well organized press, devoted to the defense and uplift of the Negro people for the race's sake. The fight must not be made for me and mine, but for the race—for the black people everywhere. Consecration to Duty "The job of building this bulwark of defense is ours, the newspaper men, and it is a great and glorious work. This association is the nucleus around which this all powerful press can and must be built. The task is in the making, and is largely in this association's hands. It is going to take, gentlemen, men with brains in their heads, guts in their bellies, and the grace of God in their hearts. We want editors who would rather serve the race than to attack one another; men with professional pride who love the work, and who will not seek to hold a brother editor up to contempt breska. An audience of 300 were well pleased with the showing made by the university students. The Semper Fidelis club was organized four years ago at the University of Nebraska by Milton Bledsoe, then a student in the school of journalism, but now news editor for the Kansas City Call. Its purpose is to further both literary and social interests of the Negro students who attend the University of Nebraska. The officers of the club are M. T. Woods, president; Tielma Hammond, vice-president; Theresa Askew, secretary; H. D. Gordon, assistant secretary; Maxine Holmes, treasurer. The program committee for this event was composed of Corinne E. Ferguson, Louis Swingler, Theresa aptists of Omaha are discussing disadvantages of having so many need congregations, rather than congregations, is a commendableely hopes may lead to practical religious work of that denominatet some of this denomination is multiplying congregations among that they are thinking, thinking leads ultimately to right action. Baptist congregations within af these being only three or four widely separated and inaccessible be some reasonable excuse is not the case. Nearly all of w of each other. Since all these faith, so we understand, what is any separate houses for the one houses paid for, when one house We do hope that these good peo-to advance the Christion cause, their congregations, so that, freeaped and dignified edifices, and in workers, under the leadershipance the cause of the Christian is city and community. Here's way. S ASSOCIATION SPEAKS and public ridicule, just because he doesn't like him; men who will defend their contemporaries against the common enemy, and will not clip and publish every slander they see in the white papers. "The association must build up and maintain a standard of ethics in the profession. The feeling and respect we must have for one another should be held sacred and inviolate, and be just as lofty as the ethics among lawyers, doctors, preachers, and other professional men. The First Step "The first step in developing a well organized, trained and defensive press, is for the members of this association to organize its members into an ethical, self respecting body, as oath bound as is necessary for common defense. "Secondly, be proud of the association; and if it is not what you would have it be, bring it up to your standard by your own industry, and the sheer force of your personality. If you are ashamed of the association, you are ashamed of yourself, for it is the fruits of your labor, and you cannot expect an apple tree to bear peaches. What the People Owe the Press "The press is the people's champion, and they owe it liberal support and encouragement. The press ought not to be looked on as the private property of individuals, but as a public institution, which the public is duty-bound to support and respect. Every family, business and individual should feel that a newspaper is the common property of all, and all owe it a living. "When the press makes a defense of, or supports public enterprises, it is not striking for self, but for all the people. The Negro, of all people, should develop a healthy, clean press to defend himself against many of the lies and slander that 'yellow' press utter and publish against the race. "In all the southland, there is not a white daily that is fair and just to the Negro race. The majority of them speak better of cattle, a thousand times, than they do of the race. Yet, we buy and pay for this slime and slander." Askew, M. T. Woods, John Adams, Lloyd Williams, Pahio Hill and Thelma Hammond. A NEW ORCHESTRA The Junior Nite Owls, a newly organized orchestra of young people, made its first appearance at the Alhambra theater Sunday, April 15. The program was greatly appreciated and received generous applause. The members are Carlton Goodlet, assistant manager; Anthony Cristopher, Hazel Gray, Delmar Kirtley, Walter Harrold, Archie Brown, Lawrence Burnett, director, and Olive Knox. Anyone wishing to make an engagement call Webster 1528 or Webster 5448. Vol. XIII—Number 42 MILITARY RITES HELD FOR ALLIEHUE WILSON The body of Private Alliehue Wilson, aged 22 years, who died April 9th at the government station hospital, Nogales, Ariz., was shipped April 12th to the J. D. Lewis funeral home. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Twenty-fifth Infantry in active service. Funeral services were held from Mount Carmel Baptist church Monday, April 16, with military honors. The Rev. W. E. Fort officiated, assisted by Dr. L. Vester Bolton. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wilson, 2322 North Twenty-fifth street. Other relatives are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Collins; Mr. and Mrs. F. Jackson; also Hallie, James, Henry and Geraldine Wilson. Interment was at Forest Lawn. BLIND JOURNALIST IS A WELCOME VISITOR Fred Williams, Editor of The Pacific Defender, Spends Two Days Here Renewing Old Friendships Mr. Fred C. Williams, a former resident of Omaha and member of The Monitor staff, but now editor of The Pacific Defender of Los Angeles, the best edited race weekly on the west coast, paid this city a most welcome visit Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mr. Williams was en route home from Louisville, Ky., where he attended the annual meeting of the National Negro Press association, with the spirit, vision, earnestness and high standards of which he was well pleased. "Negro journalism," said Mr. Williams, "is certainly on the up-grade and is gradually coming into its own. The men and women in the profession are animated by high ideals and a seriousness of purpose which bodes nothing but good. The field is rapidly becoming occupied by young men and women trained in the profession which, of course, means efficiency. The National Negro Press association has as its goal the standardization of Negro journalism." Fred C. Williams is a remarkable man. Becoming totally blind some years ago, he took his affliction philosophically and cheerfully, and instead of yielding to despair, he determined to be useful. Having a keen mind he turned to journalism and triumphed over privations and obstacles which would have overwhelmed one with weaker faith and will power. Becoming traveling representative of The Monitor, he extended its circulation throughout the south and wrote delightful descriptive articles of places visited and of people whom he met. Seven years ago he left Omaha and eventually landed in California, where after a serious illness, he began the publication of The Pacific Defender, which has grown rapidly in circulation and influence. He is ably assisted in his newspaper work by his wife. Fred C. Williams is looking well and is the same sunny, cheerful man as of yore with an alert, keen, well-furnished mind. His friends were all pleased to see him. He left for home over the Missouri Pacific by the way of Kansas City late Wednesday night. BAPTISTS DISCUSS MERGER Last Sunday afternoon at a mass meeting called at Zion Baptist church at which William Busk, a prominent white Baptist layman, who has been very much interested in and liberally helped the colored Baptists of the city, presided, the subject of merging the work of the colored Baptists was discussed. Walter L. Capper and Dr. Morton, white Baptist officials, were among those who spoke. The Rev. J. H. Jackson and the Rev. Mr. Young also addressed the meeting. It was pointed out by all the speakers that more effective work could be done by fewer congregations unburdened by debt than by the many which are almost too debt-burdened to exist. Mr. Paul L. Moore is reported to be seriously sick at this writing. GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 663 s Dead SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN LEADER SHOCK TO COUNTRY William Clarence Matthews, Assistant United States Attorney General, Succumbs to Serious Operation PLANNED TO VISIT OMAHA Washington, D. C.—The political world was shocked Monday, April 9, by the report of the sudden death here of William C. Matthews, assistant United States attorney general, who succumbed to an operation for abdominal ulcers. He had come east to confer with Attorney General Sargent relative to certain cases to which he had been assigned in California. Mr. Matthews was 51 years old and had obtained an eminent position in the governmental affairs of the country. Mr. Matthews was born in Selma, Alabama, January 7, 1877. He was educated at Tuskegee Institute, Philips Academy, Harvard university and Boston university law school. In 1904 he married Miss Penelope Belle Lloyd. Mr. Matthews was a marvelous athlete. He organized the first Tuskegee football team and was captain of the Tuskegee baseball team. He was on the football, baseball and track teams at Philips Academy and played quarterback and end on the Harvard eleven and shortstop on the Harvard nine. Mr. Matthews began his political activities in 1900. In 1924 he organized the colored republicans. He was appointed special assistant to the attorney general by Presidents Taft and Coolidge. The Elks, Masons, Reindeers and Alpha Phi Alpha claimed his membership. Mr. Matthews en route east passed through Omaha, Friday, March 16, and wired the editor of The Monitor to meet him at the train. At that time he expressed regret that he could not stop over here but hoped to be able to do so on his return west. THE OLD FOLKS' HOME These big hearted citizens remembered the old people at the Old Folks' Home: The Triple Four club gave a shower of canned fruit and other dainties. The club rendered a lovely program and served tea and cake to all present. They brought great cheer to the hearts of the shut-ins, who enjoyed the program very much and hope they will come soon again. Mrs. Jessica Wright is president of the club. Through the kindness of Father Williams, a beautiful upholstered chair was given the home by E. T. Travis and Mrs. Archer of Drake Court. Mrs. C. E. Strom brought two baskets of assorted jellies to the home, through the good work for the home of Mrs. Maud Ray. The Medical Auxiliary, Mrs. D. W. Gooden, president, Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, secretary, sent an Easter basket filled with Easter eggs and fruit. The following officers for the home have been elected and installed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Henrietta Fox, president; Mrs. Turner, vicepresident; Mrs. Z. E. McGee, secretary; Mrs. F. Johnson, treasurer. The following were named as chairmen of committees: Mrs. E. H. McDonald, chairman, house committee; Mrs. Snowden, chairman, linen committee; Mrs. Union, chairman, investigating committee. In recognition of her efficient and economical management of the home, Mrs. H. Leland was retained as superintendent. Mrs. Jessie Cason, wife of Harry Cason, died suddenly at her home, 1618 North Twenty-second street, Saturday evening, April 14. She is survived by her husband, Harry Cason, two sons, Hildred and Hale, and her mother, Mrs. Luella Holden of Moberly, Mo., and a brother, Estil Holden. The funeral was held Thursday, April 14, from the J. D. Lewis funeral home. ```markdown ``` THE MO A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREL PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, J. Nebraska, under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS W. W. MOSLEY, LINCOLN, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Post Office Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations must be sent through the mail in advance. A reasonable time for renewals. At the expiration subscriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, post publication. Those, therefore, receiving The Monitor mustations are paid, as the law ments are being sent to all lector will call—and unless we will be compelled to course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. THE MONITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for renewals. At the expiration of this period, where subscriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publication. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear-headed Business Man A BLOW AT INTOLERANCE Governor McMullen has appointed Irvine Stallmaster, aged 31, judge of the district court to fill out the unexpired term of the late Judge Wakeley. The appointment is remarkable from two points of view: first, that of age. It is exceedingly rare, if not unprecedented, at least in this section that one so young should be clothed with this dignity; and secondly, from that of race, Judge Stallmaster being a Jew. His race or nationality ought not count against any man. His character, qualifications and ability should be the sole criteria of one's fitness for office or position. Unfortunately this is not true. Despite their character, training and ability, there is a prejudice, damnable prejudice, as all prejudice is, against the Jew, as there is against the Negro. He, too, is a victim of intolerance. It is therefore most praiseworthy that Governor --- Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly 13th Year Largest Circulation $2.00 a Year PAGE TWO McMullen, in the face of popular prejudice and intolerance, should have the courage to smite intolerance a blow by the appointment of a Jew to the district bench. That Judge Stallmaster will measure up to the full dignity and duty of his office is not doubted by those who know him. WILLIAM C. MATTHEWS In the sudden death of William C. Matthews, our race has lost one of its outstanding leaders. Born, like so many of the strongest men, in the southland, young Matthews, eager for an education, found a way out. He first attended Tuskegee Institute where he received some elementary training. Thirsting for more knowledge and higher educational advantages, he went to Phillips Academy, thence to Harvard and graduated from law school of Boston university in 1907. His legal ability won recognition, as the positions which he held attest. At the time of his death he was assistant attorney general of the United States. Wiring us to meet him a few weeks ago as he passed through our city, we had no idea that that was the last time we would see him in this earthly life. Gone to his reward he is only one of many who wrought well in his day and generation. LETTER "Not F Omaha, N Editor of T the smoke a battle have a fect soberly standing res At this w what the fin WE WANT TEACHERS Let us not forget that the time is drawing near for the election of teachers. There are several of our young women who are eligible both by training and experience to have a place in our public schools. They will not be appointed, however, if we continue to be idle and do nothing about it. Let us get busy now and go in dead earnest, intelligently, but insistently, for this just recognition of our citizenship. HOOVER ACTS It is gratifying to record that Herbert Hoover has eliminated the hateful segregation obtaining in his department, which was called to his attention. Segregation of government employees on the ground of color in the departments at Washington must not be tolerated. It is unjust, undemocratic, un-American and subjects its victims to humiliation and embarrassment which this government cannot tolerate without stultification. It is certainly good news. Sears-Roebuck company has purchased a building and will soon open one of its branch stores in this city, which will give employment to about two hundred people. The policy of this company has always been to give a fair proportion of employment to our people in almost any and every capacity they are able to fill. We have no doubt that the same policy will obtain in its store here. The coming of this firm, as of that of Montgomery, Ward and Company, bespeaks the confidence that broad-visioned business men have in Omaha's future. Stop croaking, begin cheering and boosting for Omaha. The Germans are a wonderful people. They have come to America on the sea, under the sea and over the sea. In the last exploit a brave Irishman kept them company. GOOD NEWS LETTERS FROM READERS "Not Finished But Begun" Omaha, Neb., April 19—To the Editor of The Monitor: Now that the smoke and smell of the political battle have cleared away, let us reflect soberly upon some of the outstanding results as they affect us. At this writing it is not known what the final result will be in close contests like that in the Ninth district where Dr. McMillan seems to have won over Dr. Singleton by a slim majority. The official canvass is not complete. This will change the count. Assuming, however, that all results will remain relatively the same, while we did not get all that we should have gotten, we proved beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our people are aroused as never before to the realization that if they are ever to be anything, or get anything worth while in this community, they must get out and dig for it for themselves. In this respect they showed marked improvement. The result in a number of elective offices sought by us was substantially what it was two years ago, but the spirit of independence which was manifested in our people raised our prestige 100 per cent in the estimation of those who had heretofore looked upon us as mere things to be used during campaigns and forgotten immediately afterwards. The vote given A. P. Scruggs for public defender was remarkable because it was spread at large over communities where the white vote was predominant. A vote such as that given Scruggs was more praiseworthy, though unsuccessful, than that given the other successful candidates whose vote was restricted to a single district. The result in the Tenth district, where F. L. Barnett was nominated over three white opponents, was remarkable because of the personal elements there which would ordinarily militate against one of our own. Here was Hoffman, who advertized extensively and appealed to a racial group whose numbers were considerabe, emerging with only 124 votes; Mehrens, who had the same advantages fared little better; Sam Klaver, his most formidable opponent, who came off with 360 votes, furnished the fear and surprise in this district. This Hebrew is a well known, clever and hard hitting young fellow and made us rather uneasy because in the Tenth district live many Jews. But Barnett beat him by 81 votes. Let us not forget that Barnett was nominated by a plurality and not a majority. Therefore, if Barnett retains his seat in the legislature he must be elected in November. Don't forget that the November election is his greatest hurdle and we must double our effort to win. In the Ninth district we were confronted with what was by far the most interesting situation of all. Here we were confronted by the manipulation of a well-oiled political machine which was at its best and hitting on all cylinders. As I pointed out before, the machine picked our candidate for us in this district and told us through its "spokesmen" that we had to accept him or nothing at all. It had set out to punish Dr. Singleton for "disobedience" and employed all its high pressure tactics to accomplish that end. Plenty of money was spent, all those, who for obvious reasons, were obligated to the machine, were put in the field to defeat Singleton. It played the game shrewdly and well. Keep in mind that the machine virtually controls every candidate in that district except Singleton—democrat and republican. Here is how it played its cards: First, it withdrew Parker, the only white republican, and enlisted his services for McMillan. He was to throw all his white friends' votes to McMillan. Second, it selected a professional man that he might compare with Singleton in intellectual qualifications. Third, either by accident or design, they chose a name that sounds Irish, and discreetly avoided explanations or introduction to his white friends. This explains in part why McMillan carried all the white precincts and none of the colored. With all these trump cards, the machine, after much sweating, finally came off with a majority of only 20 votes which the official count may radically reduce. May I repeat that with an abundance of well paid workers, plenty of money and not particular how it was spent, with many at work who by reason of their "business" were compelled to serve it, and all the disguises and pulling of candidates, the machine was not able to carry a single precinct in which the colored vote predominated. It is here very evident that McMillan was most certainly not the choice of the colored people whom he seeks to represent. It is quite evident from Do gambling dens, buffet flats and speakeasies contribute to the welfare and upbuilding of any community? "Dependable Family Service" Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Wet Wash - - - 4¢ per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6¢ per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 this showing that the colored people who fought political servitude in order to establish economic freedom and equality were not inclined to entrust their cause into the hands of one whose hands were tied onto a ruthless political machine, whose dictates he must obey. They made a very definite challenge to any power that be, the right to choose for them and force them to accept that choice. The better thinking people gave warning that their integrity and self respect must be preserved at any cost. They fought, not so much for the preference of either candidate as for the establishment of a principle and the recovery of our long lost racial integrity and political prestige. This, we feel sure, we did regardless of the result of the primary. machine product. To which of these two will the machine give its heaviest support in November? They have accomplished, in the defeat of Singleton, about all they wanted with McMillan. Will they be as loyal and energetic to the end? I have my doubts, knowing the tricks of a machine as I do. McMillan has elected to sit in on a game with the most skillful political gamblers to be found anywhere. They never lose a trick without knowing it and seldom at all. They can spot every trump in the deck and can read another's hand well. My presumption is that McMillan is not skilled in the game in which he is sitting. He has got to be absolutely and complacently obedient or he will awake to find himself shorn of all his covering and be kicked out into the cold with only the proverbial barrel around him. He laughs best whose laugh lasts. GEO. H. W. BULLOCK. For Good Used Car Bargains See Bloom Auto Co. 2204 Farnam St. AT. 1276 We have a good line of open and closed models. BUICK NASH DODGE CHEVROLET and FORD and several other makes. CASH OR TERMS PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe- ters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HaArney 2166, Hear the Rinky Dinks in contest with Hunter’s Serenaders at Dream- land hall, Wednesday night, April 25th.—Adv. Mrs. John Whitley left April 15 for Chicago, Ill., for an indefinite stay with relatives and friends. Mrs. H. J. Pinkett returned Tues- day morning from Jacksonville, I., where she was called two weeks ago by the death of a friend. Hear Miss Iola Burton at Dream- land hall, Wednesday night, April 26, when the Rinky Dinks compete with Hunter's Serenaders.—Adv. Mrs, Alexander Tillery of Chicago, IlL, arrived Tuesday morning for a few days’ visit with her sister, Mrs. John Grant Pegg and family. Mrs. William Burns, en route to her home in Battle Creek, Mich., from Pasadena, Cal., where she spent the winter, stopped over in Omaha for a brief visit with her sister, Mrs. 'T. P. Mahammitt. ‘The Rinky Dinks and Hunter’s Ser- enaders will contest Wednesday night, April 25th, at Dreamland hall. Be sure to be there.—Adv. Mr. William Bell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Bell, spent last week in Omaha, visiting his sister, Mrs. Larry N. Peoples. Mr. Huntley A. Mack of Denver, Colo., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Belle Foster, 2865 Ohio street. Mrs, Hiram Greenfield is reported as steadily improving from her recent serious illness. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex- perience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Dr. A. A. Foster and family expect to leave next month for Los Angeles, Cal., where they expect to reside. En route Mrs. Foster and children will visit her mother in Salt Lake City, joining the doctor in California later. Hear Miss Iola Burton with the Rinky Dinks at Dreamland hall, Wed- nesday night, April 25.—Adv. Mrs. Frank McMurray and daugh- ter, Alicia, who were cyclone victims of St. Louis, Mo., in September, have returned to St. Louis after a six months’ stay with her son, Charles F. McMurray of 2824 Douglas street. Miss Gertrude Lucas of the wel- fare board has been detained at home this week on account of illness. CARD OF THANKS I wish to sincerely thank all of those who worked and voted for me, and made it possible for my success in winning the renomination as state representative in the Tenth district on Tuesday, April 10th. Especially do I thank the Ministerial Alliance and the two race papers of Omaha for their support. ¥.L, BARNETT. We wish to thank our many friends for their many kindnesses, beautiful floral offerings and letters of sym- pathy shown during the sickness and death of our beloved brother, Phillip Scott. GENERAL SCOTT DR. and MRS, J. W. SCOTT Y. W. C. A. NOTES The hospitality committee is spon- soring a jitney carnival at the North Side branch Y. W. C. A., Monday evening, April 23. Admission five cents. Plenty of fun, Come and bring your friends for a jolly good time. Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, chairman of the religious and education com- mittee, is still ill at her home, 1005 North Forty-ninth avenue. ‘The regular vesper service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’elock. Come and bring your friends. The following program will be rendered: Hymn and devotions, Mrs, Ardena Watson; Music by chorus from Pleas- ant Green church; Reading, Mrs. ‘Tumlin; Solo, Mrs. James G. Jewell; ‘Address, Rev. Russel Taylor; Violin solo, Mr. Henry Smith; Hymn, Ps Daa ee, Mrs. Sponger: “I have nothing but ‘admiration for our pastor.” Mrs. Giver: ‘So I observed when the collection plate was passed.” : 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 LEGION SENDS OUT S. 0. S. SIGNAL AS LAST RESORT By E. W. McGowan So startling was the recent com- munication from Department Com- mander Jean B. Cain, revealing the relative standings of Douglas county posts, that Legion officials were com- pelled to send out S. 0. S. signals to delinquent legionnaires as a last Tesort to collect 1928 dues, before April 27th. It is quite apparent that many of our buddies have overlooked and completely disregarded this all impor- tant feature of “paying dues for 1928.” You are responsible for the success ‘of Roosevelt Post No. 30, and the immediate payment of your dues will be the greatest and most appreciative contribution toward its success. Would you permit your post to lose its prestige and power through your neglect? If you have not paid your Legion dues for 1928, by all means, pay them today. Don’t forget the next regular meet- ing, to be held April 27th, at Legion headquarters. Bring a buddy with you, RETIRED BAPTIST MINISTER FOUND DEAD Rev. William Young, a retired Bap- tist minister, who had been ill at his home, 1117 North Twenty-first street, for several days, died some time dur- ing the night or early Thursday morning, as he was found sitting in ‘a chair in his dining room, about noon, by Mrs. Stewart, who dropped in to see how he was. The lamp res lighted and the fire had gone out. Wednesday evening he was on his porch and told a neighbor he was feeling fine. He lived alone. His daughter, Mrs. Arthur Dunham, and her husband, who had been very at- tentive to him during his illness, ‘spending each night with him, did not go to his home Wednesday night be- ‘cause he was feeling so well and be- cause of the death of Mrs. Eliza ‘Turner, with whom the Dunhams ‘made their home. The deceased was 65 years old and is survived by two daughters and a son, LA VIEJO BANDA La Viejo Banda met on March 30 at the residence of Mrs. Arthur Raf- ferty. The afternoon was spent in the regular routine business of the club. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. On April 13, instead of holding a regular meeting, the club members held a Dutch treat gathering at the Riviera theater. After the perform ance, they spent an enjoyable half hour at the Brandeis cafeteria with Mrs. W. J. Johnson as hostess. The next meeting will be April 27 with Mrs. M. Jackson, Twenty-sixth and Binney street. A group of young people were de- lightfully entertained Sunday =fter- noon at the home of Miss Florence Jones, 2811 Caldwell street. Dur- ing the afternoon musical selections were given by the Misses Helen Hun- nigan and Margaret Dallas, and an interesting extemporaneous speech by Mr; James T. Lewis. | St. Philip's Men’s club held an in teresting meeting Wednesday night at the residence of Mr. Augustus Hicks,.8112 Corby street and dis- cussed plans for future activities of the organization. Dr. W. W. Peebles \e casided ‘ova the mmeatiiig. THE MONITOR Morrow and Murphy, Lawyers PROBATE NOTICE OF HENRIETTA WATTS CAR- ROLL, DECEASED. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, be- fore me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 22nd day of June, 1928, and on the 22nd day of August, 1928, at 9 o'clock, A. M., each day, for the purpose of present- ing their claims for examination, ad- justment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 19th day of May, 1928. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t-4-20-28 County Judge. Charles F. Daniel, Atty. Notice by Publication on Petition for Settlement of Final Administration Account. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE G. JOHNSON, DE- CEASED. All persons interested in said mat- ter are hereby notified that on the ‘Ith day of April, 1928, Ray L. Wil- liams filed a petition in said county court, praying that his final adminis- tration account filed herein be set- tled and allowed, and that he be discharged from his trust as adminis- trator and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 5th day of May, 1928, and that if you fail to appear before said court on the said 5th day of May, 1928, at 9 o'clock, A. M., and con- test said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this court may seem proper, to the end that all mat- ters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and detrmined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2t-4-20-28 County Judge. Amos P. Scruggs, Atty. PROBATE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE |. cannot help but feel that there OF PHIL SCOTT, DECEASED. , eee eerie eochy Givens That the |fmething altogether sinister in th biscuit oi te Ana ‘disproportionate number of Negro creditors of said deceased will meet], : faa . who are denied employment, thereb the administrator of said estate, be-| on : ping them on the precipice of ec fore me, county judge of Douglas) or mn tion county, Nebraska, at the county court 2 room, in said county, on the 22nd| (5) We approve the efforts of th day of June, 1928, and on the 22nd | National Negro Business league, day of August, 1928, at 9 o’clock| work out a scientific approach to th A. M,, each day, for the purpose of | study of the Negro’s economic cond presenting their claims for examina-|tion as represented in the survey ¢ tion, adjustment and allowance. |Negro business which is now bein Three months are allowed for the |conducted. We record our gratitud creditors to present their claims, from |to the United States department ¢ the 19th day of May, 1928. |commerce for the aid and assistanc BRYCE CRAWFORD, _| which it is giving to this survey an 4t-4-20-28 County Judge. the recognition which has come t settee Saturday Specials : — at the — : 24th and Patrick Avenue Reese Gesundheit Malt . . 47%e Eggs, strictly fresh, doz. 263¢¢ % Corn Meal, white, ‘5-tb. Oranges, nice, juicy, doz. 19¢ | RRR he eck are 8 ee, Grapefruit, extra large . .05¢ $ spare Ribs; special, Ib. . 12%%e Happy Hollow Coffee, Ib. 18¢ i ——— é Open Saturday until 11 P. M. NEWSPAPER EDITORS SPEAK Quill Pushers, Managers and Mem bers of the Fourth Estate Place Salient Facts Before Amer- jcan People | Louisville, Ky.— (Special) — With a ringing address to the country, touching practically every phase of American life, brimful of the burn- ing facts that become realities of today, the National Negro Press as- sociation has issued the following statement to the country: “We, the members of the National Negro Press association, in conven- tion assembled, submit the following as our expression to the country, on matters relating to the Negro and to the progress of the country in gen- eral: (1) We record the remarkable progress which has been made by the Negro press in all sections of the country, both in the technical make- up of the Negro papers and the virili- ty of their editorial policy. More and more the Negro press is regarded as the accepted barometer of Negro opinion and a definite influence in Negro life. (2) We record, too, our grateful appreciation to Secretary Herbert Hoover for his unflinching courage in handling Negro refugees in the flood disaster, and his most recent demonstration of genuine American- ism in abolishing segregation in his department, and we call upon the president of the United States to follow the precedent set by Secretary Hoover and issue an executive order abolishing segregation in all of the departments and bureaus of our fed- eral government at Washington. (3) We view with alarm the re- currence of the Lily White move- ment which strikes at the fundamen. tal principles of the republican party and call upon all patriotic Americans of both races to stamp out this agent of injustice. (4) ‘The unemployment of millions of Americans calls for the sober re- flection and the earnest co-operation of ail Americans. We record our alarm at sentiment which expresses itself in the program of the “Negro last on the first off” in our econom- ie structure. We believe that Negro labor, of all groups in the country, can least afford to be laid off and we cannot help but feel that there is something altogether sinister in the ‘disproportionate number of Negroes who are denied employment, thereby keeping them on the precipice of eco- nomic starvation. (5) We approve the efforts of the National Negro Business league, to work out a scientific approach to the study of the Negro’s economic condi- tion as represented in the survey of Negro business which is now being ‘conducted. We record our gratitude ‘to the United States department of ‘commerce for the aid and assistance which it is giving to this survey and ‘the recognition which has come to : COSTELLO & COOK BARBER SHOP = We are doing business at the same S old place and at the same old price. : Hair Cut...35¢ Shave... 15c : STRICTLY SANITARY | 802 South 13th Street | : Southwest Corner 13th and Leavenworth TT WB BGR Balen dba naa ec ahaa mam cans : WOMEN’S AND JUNIORS’ FROCKS | : OUTSTANDING VALUES : Latest Modes in Fashion at Dominating Prices : Values Very Special in ’ : Men’s White Broadcloth Shirts —and— : Women’s White Uniforms Sold by LUCILE DIXON . Call WE. 1438 a a at a Sion) Sai Tac eed SS Re ae Sai ae CUBE TYGER TCT LAS Rae Nae meee 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. JACKSON 1317 Phonographs Agents BRUNSWICK S3'sccri: the race in the appointment of a Negro man as director of the Sec- tion of Small Business Units. (6) We protest against the con- tinual discrimination against the Ne- gro on common carriers, including busses. We believe, as American cit- izens, the Negro should be accorded absolute equality in the matter of travel. (7) We note with pride the con- tinual progress which the Negro is making in education and call upon state legislatures to increase their appropriations for this purpose and to make no discriminations in the ap- portionment of funds as between the races, (8) We repeat our annual con- demnation of lynching and mob vio- lence and hereby record our grati- tude to the press, as well as other agenties that are striving for the abatement of this national evil. (9) We urge the adoption by the government of plans looking toward rehabilitation of the flooded Missis- sippi valley, building of the Boulder dam in the great southwest as well as an increase in the agricultural extension work among Negro farm- ers. (10) We call upon the religious press, the ministers of the gospel and leaders of our fraternal organiza- tions to co-operate with the secular press and other agencies which have for their objective the development of the economic life of the Negro. In season and out of season, we must preach the doctrine of race pride, of interest in and support of Negro en- terprise, including Negro newspapers, not in the spirit of boycott but to the end that we may provide employment for our own boys and girls and insure for ourselves a permanent and endur- ing place in American life. (11) Inasmuch as the ballot is the effective weapon in the hands of free- men for the protection of their civic, economic and social rights, we urge black Americans everywhere to reg- ister and qualify as legal voters, pre- pare to exercise their franchise in the states where they reside. Respectfully submitted, A. L. Holsey, Ala., Chairman L. G. Jordan, Tennessee Miss Sadie B. Wilson, Tenn. C. F. Richardson, Texas W. B. Driver, Alabama. Claude A. Barnett, Ilinois.” LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 LAN v cee eG) HaveYour YELLOW. EZ Scribblin; PENCIL YO A win THE \\ na RED \\ >. mand Ne Ls a WERT ON EEA 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”. 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If one cannot meet his financial obligations he must secure a new loan from another person, and as there is no law, he may be forced to pay as high as 50 per cent or more interest. To dun a debtor on New Year's day is not considered good form; hence it is not uncommon to see an anxious creditor carrying a lantern in broad daylight, seeking to find his debtor, on the assumption that, because of his carrying a light, it is still the night before. Happy is the man who can outwit his creditors during the last precious hours of the old year, for he may then sail along in peaceful, undisturbed waters for another year.—Inez Marks Lowdermilk, in the Dearborn Independent. Dog Formally Tried Today the satirists have plenty to wear themselves out on, but one thing that does not annoy them is the trial of dogs for committing the crime of stealing chickens. Racine, the great French poet and dramatist, whom we loosely think of today as a placid soul living in a placid age, satirized such a trial in his day. He portrayed the case of a dog accused of stealing and eating a capon, which had been scheduled to adorn somebody's dinner table. Racine paints a ludicrous picture in his play, "Les Haideurs," which means the attorneys, literally "pleaders," of the dog before the court. The lawyers are as windy as ever they should be in such a case, the judge as doggedly intent on impartiality. The dog is condemned to the galleys, although what he would do in the galleys is a subject of wonder. Perhaps he was sentenced to be a mascot. But the lawyer for the dog hits upon the idea of bringing before the court the dog's sons and daughters, a litter of puppies, "poor children that would be rendered orphans." The judge is touched by this scene, for he also has children. The outcome of the case is not related. Probably the dog was "simply knocked on the head."—Kansas City Star. Ring Fingers For many centuries wedding rings were worn on the thumb, and even as late as the reign of George I it was the rule for brides, although the wedding ring was placed on the finger now customary, to remove it, after the ceremony to the thumb. Ecclesiastical admonitions, however, had the effect of bringing that somewhat queer custom to an end. It is a pretty belief, but incorrect, that the fourth finger of the left hand was chosen for the ring finger because from that a vein ran directly to the heart. The choice was for practical reasons—to save the ring from unnecessary usage. That also is the reason for the ring being worn on the left hand. Harvesting Almonds But few people realize the trouble taken in the cultivation of almonds. They are the most important crop of the island of Majorca, where many varieties are cultivated, and the industry is so prosperous that as old olive trees die they are replaced by almonds. When the almonds are almost ripe they are knocked off the branches by long bamboo poles and then picked up by women and children. The nuts are separated from the husks after drying, and the shells are then broken by hand or machinery and the kernels extracted. Real Womanhood Admired I know a woman who is naturally thoroughly feminine, and has many of those gentle qualities which make men marvel. Suffrage has changed her somewhat: she has heard about her wrongs until she believes she has some. In addition, she is a spinster, and somehow holds the men responsible for that. Still, she has frequent flashes of beautiful natural womanhood, and the men love to hang around and admire her. There is nothing the men admire so much as real womanhood; nothing they so much dislike as the new flapper type. -E. W. Howe's Monthly. Insects in Disguise There are beetles that pretend to be wasps, and plenty of files that try to palm themselves off as unsavory ants. There is even a spider that assumes the appearance of an ant. At first sight it would seem that the possession of eight legs would be a bar to the disguise, but, when occasion requires, up go the front pair of legs as counterfelt antennae. Instances might be multiplied. One South American fly which happens to be first-class eating goes about under a shield fashioned in the appearance of a highly indigestible ant. Genius of Holbein When Hans Holbein, the celebrated portrait painter, went to England, he became a favorite of King Henry VIII, who took him into his service, and paid him a salary of two hundred forions a year. One day, it is said, a nobleman called upon Holbein when the latter was very busy, painting from life. Holbein sent a message asking to be excused the honor of the visit for that day. The nobleman, highly offended, walked straight upstairs and broke open the door of the studio. At this, Holbein also lost his temper, and aimed a blow at the intruder which sent him from the top of the stairs to the bottom. When his passion had cooled down, the artist realized his danger, and wisely went at once to the king, to whom he told the story of the quarrel. Shortly afterward, the nobleman made his appearance, clamoring for vengeance. Henry made Holbein apologize, but the angry peer declared that nothing but the offender's death would content him. Whereupon Henry replied, "You have not now to deal with Holbein, but with me. Whatever harm you do him shall rebound tenfo$^3$ on your own head. Whenever I please, I can make seven lords out of seven plowmen, but of seven lords I could not make one Holbein." American Children as Frenchman Sees Them "American children are 'insouliants,' open-minded and gay," so writes a noted observer in Comoedia, a Paris paper, after a visit to the United States. "They work without effort, that is to say, very little. They only learn the indispensable. In the big cities many streets are reserved for them and their plays. They are safe from the life-crushing juggernauts of modern traffic. At the age of twelve an American child upholds his own opinion against that of his parents and opposes his 'reactions' to their 'reactions.' They are treated and addressed as if they were adults. At fifteen they go out to earn a living, without losing their insouciance and their gayety. They will have known neither laziness, nor indolence. And they will die without noticed that they Have lived. Quietness and retreat in the eventide of life, preparation for death; those are unknown things in a country where death is but an insignificant detail."—Pierre Van Paassen, in the Atlanta Constitution. Like Dynamite There is nothing that a man will not do for the woman he truly loves! There is a type of woman who knows this and who, after having won the devoted love of a man, proceeds to use that love as a means of gaining her purely selfish ends. Many a woman of this type is hopelessly extravagant. She knows that her husband will make any sacrifice to gratify even her slightest whim. But she often does not know that the very love which makes him spill her will make him violently condemn her if she indulges in dangerous indiscretions. Love is somewhat like dynamite. If properly handled, it can serve the most useful purposes. If treated carelessly, it can cause havoc and even death.-True Story Magazine. Army Rations Long Ago How the American soldiers in the old fort of Detroit used to fare is indicated by a warrant recorded in September, 1797, contained in the records of Otto Stoll, register of deeds, and signed by Edward Day, department commissary. The warrant reads: "The United States owe at Detroit to Messrs. Leith, Shepard and Duff, 5,185 rations of soap at 22 cents a pound; 123 pounds beef at 10 sents a pound; 31,736 rations at whisky at $2 a gallon (one-half a gill being a ration); 5,404 rations of candies at 24 cents a pound, and 24,886 rations of vinegar at 6 cents a quart. . . . All of which quantities have become due to the soldiery anterior to this date appears by due bills of the assistant commissary." Mirrors 3,000 Years Old When the modern girl picks up a hand-mirror to admire herself, she is only following the example of young women of 3,000 years ago. Archeologists in Media, in Greece, have discovered in tombs of the Mycenaean period several hand-mirrors, one with an ivory handle. Silvered glass was unknown in those days, and mirrors were made of sheets of polished metal. Even before polished metal was used, girls had their mirrors. They used polished stone, dipping it into water so that the thin film of liquid would serve as a reflecting surface. Skunks Show Mercy Under the skunk Geneva convention the use of a gas-attack is strictly forbidden in any battle which only skunks are engaged in, says Nature Magazine. In such a fight the combatants depend entirely on tooth and claw. Sometimes that fierce death-in-the-dark, the great horned owl, will occasionally pounce on a strolling skunk. Usually, however, he finds that the latter's antialcraft armament is too strong for him and retires without honor to bear about with him the aftermath of his raid until his next molting. THE MONITOR Not only does the Cham malden in some districts of Indo-China make the proposal, but with her also lies the initiative for divorce. Moreover, when divorce occurs, which it does often, the wife retains the home, the children, and one-third of the property. Even more favored is the girl of the "maternal kinship" tribes of Assam. She proposes, and, if he accepts, the marriage takes place and the husband must then come and live with her people. And the wife may divorce her husband when she pleases. By so doing, indeed, she gains much, for she not only keeps the children and her own property, but all her divorced husband's property as well. If a husband divorces his wife he must still surrender his entire property and the children to her. The maiden of Bonda Porjas in southern India resorts to a severe test when selecting a husband. The chosen man has to accompany her into the jungle, where she applies fire to his bare back. If the pain draws a yell from him, he is contemptuously rejected. She takes him for husband only if he suffers in silence. In Borneo, among the Kalabit peoples, it is always the girl who conducts the courtship.—From the Continental Edition of the London Daily Mail. In the "Jesuits' Relation" dated 1638, it states the Indians used to make a decoction containing alum and honey as a remedy for typhus. The Indians called the English bee the white man's fly. It is said that the first hive was imported into America in 1638. The first agricultural statistics of Quebec hardly date as far back as 1870. The first census showed 41,255 hives, with a total yield of 648,000 pounds of honey. In 1880 the harvest had considerably decreased, and this year gave only 550,000 pounds. The 1890 census gave 48,418 hives, with a production of 759,000 pounds. The growth for the following years was nothing short of a wonder, 1,001,960 pounds being produced by 60,968 hives, the value of honey production and hives being over $500,000. The annual production in the province of Quebec amounts to 4,000,000 pounds of extracted honey and 300,000 pounds of comb honey. Hessians in Revolution "Hessians" is a term in American history for the German conscripts who were hired and sent over by England to help subdue the revolting Colonists. They came from six of the small states of Germany, but as over half of them were from Hesse-Cassel and Hesse-Darmstadt, the name "Hessians" was generally applied to them. They were first commanded by Lieut. Gen. Philipp von Heister, but he was succeeded by Wilhelm von Knyphausen in 1777. They took a prominent part in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Bennington, Brandywine, Germantown, Gullford courthouse, Yorktown and several other smaller engagements. Of the approximate 30,000 who came over to America, only 17,000 returned to Germany. About 2,200 were killed outright or died of their wounds. Ten Plagues of Egypt Contrary to the popular notion, there were ten plagues of Egypt. It is a common error to speak of the "seven plagues of Egypt." The ten plagues, according to the Bible, were as follows: The turning of the Nile into blood, covering the land with frogs, turning the dust into lice, sending swarms of flies, killing of the cattle by a murrain, afflicting the Egyptians with boils, raining fire and hall, covering the land with locusts, covering the land with a thick darkness for three days, and the destruction of the first born man and beast.—Exchange. Work for the Blind Among many remarkable pictures in the annual report of the British National Institute for the Blind, perhaps the most striking are those showing the blind engaged in world industries. A blind man is ringing coins at the royal mint; a blind woman is assembling parts of electric motors; blind workers are assembling toys; a blind girl is employed in photographic envelope folding; while blind girls wrap sweets and fold cardboard boxes. It was little Jacky's first experience in a train and the succession of wonders had reduced him to a state of astonishment. When the locomotive plunged into a tunnel there came from his corner sundry grunts indicating dismay and suspicion. Then the train rushed into daylight again and a voice was lifted in profound thankfulness and wonder. "Mammal. It's tomorrow." By Force of Habit Jane is three years old and wise beyond her years. She is a great favorite with the grocer, who always contributes a sweetmeat on occasions that bring her to the store. Today he handed her some candy. "What must you say to the man?" mother said, warning her daughter of the etiquette attached to the gift. "Charge it," was the reply not new to the grocer. Where Courtship Is Production of Honey First Thought Mr. Henderson of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday in the city, and worshipped at Mount Zion Baptist church. Arthur Hurd, formerly of Lincoln, died in North Platte last Thursday. His body was brought here for burial. Mr. Hurd is survived by a wife, two sisters and other relatives, and was a member of Cornhusker lodge No. 579, I. B. P. O. E. of W., here. The funeral was held at Mount Zion Baptist church Monday at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. H. W. Botts officiated. The Elks lodge was well represented. Interment was in Wuyka. Mrs. Mary Williams was called to Kansas City, Mo., last Saturday on account of the death of a cousin, Mrs. Morehead. Mrs. Bertha Forbes of St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ula Scott, here. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Polk returned home from Louisiana last Saturday. Mrs. Polk had made her folks a long visit. Mrs. Anna Christman was able to attend church Sunday. Mrs. Ula Scott and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, were on the sick list the past week. Shakespeare Had to In reading a British review of William Shakespeare's life and works. I found many interesting statements. Jack Malone observes in the Chicago Daily News. One of these depicted the "Bard of Avon" as having no rating whatever with the arbiters of literary excellence—Bacon, Marlowe and Green. These critics ignored him utterly, refusing to publish any comments either pro or con, their studied silence attesting a desire to squelch an actor who presumed to intrude upon their particular field—literature. This intensely interesting and gripping article asserted that the above trio were considered the "cream" of Elizabethan authors, with the power to make or break any upstart seeking to compete with them. So the "Immortal William" was suppressed, and during the next 100 years remained a dim legend. Then came a plea for his rehabilitation among authors of Pope's time. Shakespeare "fans" became more and more numerous, his dramas and verses were collected and read, and the habit was formed. And finally, 240 years following his death. Shakespeare's fame was secured or all time! The Pacific ocean was formerly known as the South sea, due to the fact that Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Spanish governor of Darien, first saw it in 1513 when looking southward. He named it "el Mer del Sur," or the "Sea of the South." Almost from the beginning, however, the English used the term in the plural form and applied it to all the waters of the southern hemisphere. In 1528, only 15 years after Balboa first behead the Pacific, a man named Thorne wrote to Henry VIII as follows: "Ventilil they come to thee, South Seas of the Indies Occidentall." In English literature "South Seas" refers especially to that part of the Pacific ocean south of the equator. "The South Sea islands" is a general term designating the more remote and less civilized islands in that region.—Exchange. The names of many flowers find their origin in proper nouns. Back of them there are often biographies. The beautiful Japanese flower, wistaria, discovered by Nuttall, was not named after him, but in honor of one of his scientific friends, Casper Wistar, a professor of anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania. The gentian gets its name from the lilyrian king Gentius, who was the first to discover its properties. Quassia was named after Quassl, a negro slave in Surl name, Dutch Guiana, who used its bark as a remedy for fever.—Mentor Magazine. New Test for Diamonds A method by which the quality of diamonds can be definitely determined and imitations detected has been discovered by M. Mahalal, chemical head of the police laboratory at Lyons, in collaboration with Professor Locard. The stones are photographed under the light of ultra-violet rays filtered through a screen, sunlight being too diffused for the purpose. Diamonds of the first water make a brilliant image, while inferior stones are merely shadows. Not What He Meant "Perkins," thundered the farmer to his new assistant, "I told you to get an answer to that letter I instructed you to deliver!" "Well, sir, they just wouldn't give me one. I did the best I could." "Did the best you could, eh? Well, that was a pretty idiotic effort. If I had known a fool was going I'd have gone myself!" LINCOLN. NEB South Seas Flower Names Now Open Under New Management Dew Drop Inn Cafe C. J. FERGUSON, Prop. 1004 So. 13th St. JAckson 9655 Give Me a Call New Bill of Fare Every Day WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA 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 ve- tables and fruits. Here there is a sav- ing on merchandise with the conven- ence of delivery service. Telephone for your Saturday order and notice the difference. HERMAN'S Groceries and Meats QUALITY and SERVICE 2418 No. 24th St. Webster 6915 FRESH MEATS and VEGETABLES Open Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Jas. Colquith, prop. Attention, Piles Sufferers! Why suffer any longer if you had them for 50 years or more. Buy a jar of my DREAM REMEDY and use it for 5 days and if not satisfied, return jar and the druggist will refund your money. It gives quick relief and stops itching and bleeding, reduces the swelling and takes the soreness away almost at once. For sale at People's Drug Store 2414 No. 24th St. Web. 6323 Ross Drug Store 2306 No. 24th St. Web. 2770 Web. 2771 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. Phone 4Tlantic 9344 Res. Phone WEbster 2734 HARRY LELAND REAL ESTATE Insurance Stocks Bonds Room 19, Patterson Block Omaha, Nebraska HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P Patton, 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 6328. 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 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. 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 WEBSTER 0530 Say Parntner, 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