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Woman's Confession Gives Man Liberty WOMAN'S PERJURY IMPRISONS NEGRO THIRTEEN YEARS Fearing to Face Death with Perjured Soul White Woman Confesses Her Lie Imprisoned Innocent Man BESS NOT GUILTY OF ASSAULT Governor Richards Liberates Prisoner Once Property Owner But Now Penniless; Newspaper Raising Fund Columbia, S. C., May 29—Concience and justice have set Ben Bess, Florence county Negro, free—after 13 years behind the bars an innocent man. The woman whose testimony sent Bess to prison on charges of assault for a 30-year term has filed an affidavit, part of which reads: “Since I have not much longer to live, I hereby desire as much as possible to undo the great wrong I have done this Negro, Ben Bess, and I hereby declare my testimony upon the trial of this case to be untrue.” Justice acted when Governor Richards gave Bess a full pardon. When Bess went to the penitentiary he had some property. He lost this and when he was given his freedom he was destitute. Governor Richards sought to have financial aid given the man from the state contingent fund, but was told that no legal means of doing so existed. The governor then expressed the hope that the South Carolina legislature at its next session would take steps to right the grave injustice done this Negro. A Columbia newspaper has started a fund for Bess and this has reached $364. The woman who caused Bess to be sent to prison and who is white, failed to give any reason for her false testimony in her affidavit. Bess Case Deeply Stirs South Columbia, S. C. — (ANF) — The case of Ben Bess, who served 13 years of a life sentence for criminally assaulting a white woman and who was liberated recently when the woman declared that he was innocent, has caused quite a stir in this state and citizens here and elsewhere are seeking some way to compensate Bess for the years which he has spent in prison. Suggests Purchase of Home One white woman, who did not sign her name, wrote to the South Carolina State, a white daily, suggesting that the state purchase a home and farm for Bess. Her letter is as follows: "Being a woman, I am much interested in the case of Ben Bess, who was betrayed and falsely accused by a woman—shame on her! I should think a nice little house on a few acres of land would be very little for the state to give this poor innocent man for the loss of the thirteen best years of his life and the shame of being a criminal. Implements to cultivate a crop, a good mule, and supplies for a year—not much, but it would make him so independent and happy. The home would be a monument to justice." What If He Had Been Hanged? Another white woman raised the question as to what the state would do if Bess had been hanged as suggested by the prosecution. She pointed out this phase of the case as an argument against capital punishment, pointing out: "That is the outstanding weakness of capital punishment: there is no opportunity to correct the errors of human beings proverbially addicted to error. It is, of course, proper that Bess should have been pardoned. It is also proper that, so far as possible, restitution should be made to him for the injury which he suffered." Answering the query as to what provision could be made in such a case, the attorney general declared that there was no legal way in which the state might make a gift of any kind to Bess, as the case was without precedent. The governor, however, stated that if no way was found, he would appoint a committee to receive free will THE MONITOR New York City—(ANP)—According to announcement made by Columbia university recently, the Pulitzer award for the best editorial writing was given to Grover C. Hall of the Montgomery Advertiser, because of his articles against flogging and racial and religious intolerance. The award was $500. COLORED YOUTH WINS CAR- TOONIST PRIZE IN CONTEST Twenty-two Year Old Elmer Camp bell Awarded First Prize in Annual Post Dispatch Drawing Exhibition FIRST HONORS PREVIOUSLY St. Louis, Mo.—Elmer Campbell, a former student of Sumner High school of St. Louis, was awarded the first prize of $250 as a cartoonist, recently in the annual Post Dispatch Black and White drawing competition of St. Louis artists. Campbell's prize cartoon, a tornado scene in black crayon, portrays the rescue of a tornado victim. Several persons are carrying a stricken victim from a storm wrecked building. The award was voted the young cartoonist by a jury of three white commercial artists, following an inspection of competitive exhibition at the Artists Guild, Union Boulevard and Enright avenue. One hundred black and white studies were entered in crayon and ink, or oils. It was the fourth annual competition and attracted the largest number of entries, most white persons. The award jury was made up of Fayerweather Babcock, James Cody, Ewell and Otto J. Schneider of Chicago. Winner Only 22 Campbell is only 22 years old, son of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, a former teacher in the St. Louis public schools. He early showed a deft aptitude for cartoon work, although tenderly discouraged by his mother. While a student in the St. Louis High school, he pursued a special correspondence course in a cartooning school in Minneapolis, Minn. At the latter school exhibit at the Minnesota state fair, he won third prize for his comic cartoon. At the age of 16 Campbell had won the highest distinction ever accorded a Negro boy in this line. A number of Campbell's cartoons have appeared in the Chicago Bee. Previous to his graduation, Campbell was awarded first honors by the University of Wisconsin in a national contest for serious cartoons among high school students. The title of the cartoon was "Four Years of Peace," picturing an American soldier with bowed head resting his crossed hands holding a shovel, and kneeling over the grave of a comrade while on the wooden cross which marks his final resting place, hangs his trench hat. From the heavens above the noble spirit of the dead hero looks down upon his sorrowing friend and soothes and sustains him with, "We've won, Buddy." Campbell received his advanced training at the Chicago university and the Art Institute of that city. He is now engaged as a commercial artist with the Triad art studios. Nashville, Tenn. — (ANP) — Dr. John J. Mullowney, president of Meharry Medical college, announced recently that the 52nd anniversary of Meharry Medical college was celebrated from Sunday, May 20, when the daccalaureate sermon was delivered to Thursday, May 30, which was commencement day. Mr. C. H. Hicks, who has been confined to his home by illness for the past three weeks, is much improved and able to be out and return to his work. contributions for the purpose of making some restitution to the unfortunate man. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, June 1, 1928 EDITORIAL The confession of a conscious freedom to a Negro, Ben Bess, is a thirty year sentence imposed assault upon the woman, white imminent, makes affidavit that charged Ben with a heinous cruel and thrifty man, for he was of his conviction, has spent the life behind prison bars for a cried as a felon, who can picture passed? Conscious of his own nation of men and the contumel the consolation which comes from a veritable Gethsemane. People of the State of South Carolina preparation they may for the inim. The unhappy woman, who has unburdened her soul, so far no reason for her perjury. Let to pry further into the secrets absolution from the sin of perjury to another human soul even that was an ebony skin. What other caused her to perjure her soul. Suffice it that she seeks to make even at this late day. If, however tention of white America, Sou scores of hapless black men had and COURTS upon the wilful lerring white women, and will hasty in taking snap judgments of Negroes against women, we believe, Ben Bess's suffering we. There are numerous cases and their paramours, white in "criminal assault by a Negro" not only of the South, where it but of the North. Duluth, Minville, Kan.; nor Columbia, Mo. payers and citizens are still part of commercial prestige. That there are bad men of not be denied. The Negro race undue proportion of criminally credits it with. Nor must it be has suffered for crimes commit blackened faces. Perhaps the case of Ben Bless impulsive in concluding that and especially of crimes against haps it may awaken the conscience of mob violence. Perhaps it may charitable in her judgment of life. If this be true, we feel sure the price he had to pay vicarious. CAST WHICH WILL GIVE PENNANT" WEDNESDAY THEA Reading from left to right: Herbert Le Buster Phillips, Gordon Hopkins, Elaine Saginia Jackson, Gerald Edwards, Florentine Carrie Harrison, Helen Hunigan, Mae Marri Ariain Johnson, O. G. Wine, Thomas Dorsay, Hazel Myers, Florence Myers, Valvysides, Ordes Maxwell, Frances Trusty, Connon, Elizabeth Allen, Margaret Dallas, Aline Catherine Williams, Woodrow Macklin and CARL DITON, FAMOUS PIANIST AND ORGANIST, GIVES RECITAL THURSDAY section of a conscience-stricken woman, Negro, Ben Bess, who has served the sentence imposed upon him for a rape woman, white, of course, who has affidavit that she swore false with a heinous crime. Bess, evidente man, for he was a property owner, has spent thirteen of the ben Bess bars for a crime he never cometh who can picture the hell throughicious of his own innocence, despite and the contumely thrown upon him, which comes from integrity andable Gethsemane. Penniless, he is the estate of South Carolina are anxious may for the injustice done this day, woman, who will be happier her soul, so far as the press adhere perjury. Let us be charitable into the secrets of a human soul in the sin of perjury which wrought man soul even though the encasement skin. What other sin or sins must superjure her soul it is ours not the seeks to make whatever repair the day. If, however, this case will face America, South and North, the black men have been done to the wilful and deliberate lieutenant, and will cause America to snap judgment concerning the against women, which the country's suffering will not have been numerous cases in which to show humours, white in most instances built by a Negro" has been raised South, where it is alleged it is. Duluth, Minn., is not forgotten Columbia, Mo.; nor even Omaha citizens are still paying the price in prestige. Are bad men of all races, and we The Negro race has its proportion of criminally inclined populace. Nor must it be forgotten that our crimes committed by white-skinned. The case of Ben Bess may make Amen concluding that every Negro woman of crimes against white women has taken the conscience of the court. Perhaps it may make America her judgment of her Negro citizen, we feel sure that Ben Bess had to pay vicariously for this resent. WICH WILL GIVE THE OPERETE "WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BEAT THEATRE" to right: Herbert Lewin, Burnats Scott, Bertie Hopkins, Elaine Smith, Danny Allen, Mae Edwards, Florentine Pinkston, Consuella Crenen Hunigan, Mae Marshall, Willa Hayes, Walt C. Winn, Thomas Dooley, Charette Biddlex, Florence Nyers Valya Whitestead, Mijewa, Frances Trusty, Constance Singleton, Jelina Margaret Dallas, Aline Burnette, and Pellen Ramsay, Woodrow Macklin and Mital Thursday PROMINENT WORK DELIVERS A M. The confession of a conscience-stricken woman has brought freedom to a Negro, Ben Bess, who has served thirteen years of a thirty year sentence imposed upon him for alleged criminal assault upon the woman, white, of course, who now with death imminent, makes affidavit that she swore falsely when she charged Ben with a heinous crime. Bess, evidently an industrious and thrifty man, for he was a property owner at the time of his conviction, has spent thirteen of the best years of his life behind prison bars for a crime he never committed. Branded as a felon, who can picture the hell through which he has passed? Conscious of his own innocence, despite the condemnation of men and the contumely thrown upon his race, he had the consolation which comes from integrity and yet he passed through a veritable Gethsemane. Penniless, he starts life anew. People of the State of South Carolina are anxious to make what reparation they may for the injustice done this man. The unhappy woman, who will be happier now since she has unburdened her soul, so far as the press advises, has given no reason for her perjury. Let us be charitable and not seek to pry further into the secrets of a human soul which seeks absolution from the sin of perjury which wrought such injury to another human soul even though the encasement of that soul was an ebony skin. What other sin or sins were hers which caused her to perjure her soul it is ours not to inquire into. Suffice it that she seeks to make whatever reparation she may, even at this late day. If, however, this case will direct the attention of white America, South and North, to the fact that scores of hapless black men have been done to death by mobs and COURTS upon the wilful and deliberate lies of weak and erring white women, and will cause America to be a little less hasty in taking snap judgment concerning the alleged crimes of Negroes against women, which the country is so quick to believe, Ben Bess's suffering will not have been in vain. There are numerous cases in which to shield themselves and their paramours, white in most instances, the cry of "criminal assault by a Negro" has been raised. This is true not only of the South, where it is alleged it is more frequent, but of the North. Duluth, Minn., is not forgotten; nor Coffeyville, Kan.; nor Columbia, Mo.; nor even Omaha, whose taxpayers and citizens are still paying the price in taxes and loss of commercial prestige. That there are bad men of all races, and women, too, cannot be denied. The Negro race has its proportion, but not the undue proportion of criminally inclined popular white opinion credits it with. Nor must it be forgotten that many a Negro has suffered for crimes committed by white-skinned men with blackened faces. Perhaps the case of Ben Bess may make America a little less impulsive in concluding that every Negro accused of crime and especially of crimes against white women is guilty. Perhaps it may awaken the conscience of the country to the evils of mob violence. Perhaps it may make America a little more charitable in her judgment of her Negro citizens. If this be true, we feel sure that Ben Bess will not regret the price he had to pay vicariously for this result. CAST WHICH WILL GIVE THE OPERETTA "THE PENNANT" WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BRANDEIS THEATRE Reading from left to right: Herbert Lewis, Burns Scott, Bert Fowler, Roy Nelson, Buster Phillips, Gordon Hopkins, Elaine Smith, Dorothy Allen, Madeline Shipman, Virginia Jackson, Gerald Edwards, Florentine Pinkston, Consuella Cross, Forrester Scott, Carrie Harrison, Helen Humigan, Mae Maxwell, Will Hare, Way Siney, John Pegg, Adrian Johnson, O. C. Winn, Thomas Dooley, Charletta Biddlox, Arthur McCaw, Jean Dorsay, Hazel Myers, Florence Myers, Valvin Whitesides, Marjorie Bolden, Susie Whitesides, Ordea Maxwell, Frances Trusty, Constance Singleton, Julia Brannon, Grace Brannon, Elizabeth Allen, Margaret Dallas, Alina Burnette, and Pellem Robinson, Castellwood, Woodside, Medinah and Chelsea Wiltshire in the picture. Carl Diton, famous composer, pianist and organist, whom Omahans are to have the pleasure of hearing in piano and pipe organ recital at Pilgrim Baptist church, Thursday night, under the auspices of St. Philip's Episcopal church, is a native of Philadelphia, and a product, musically and academically, of the University of Pennsylvania. He studied at Munich, Germany, as a protege of the late Madam E. Azalia Hackley. He was the first composer to employ a Negro spiritual as thematic for an organ composition and was awarded first prize in the 1914 National Negro Composition contest sponsored by John Wanamaker. This is Mr. Diton's second transcontinental tour, upon the completion of which he is leaving for a European concert tour. Miss Marjorie Hall is ill at her home, 2211 Ohio street. --- race-stricken woman has brought who has served thirteen years of upon him for alleged criminal of course, who now with death she swore falsely when she came. Bess, evidently an industrious a property owner at the time fifteen of the best years of his time he never committed. Brandt the hell through which he has innocence, despite the condemned thrown upon his race, he had from integrity and yet he passed. Penniless, he starts life anew. Carolina are anxious to make what justice done this man. will be happier now since she as the press advises, has given us be charitable and not seek of a human soul which seeks injury which wrought such injury through the encasement of that soul sin or sins were hers which it is ours not to inquire into. We whatever reparation she may, ever, this case will direct the atth and North, to the fact that have been done to death by mobs and deliberate lies of weak and cause America to be a little less concerning the alleged crimes which the country is so quick to will not have been in vain. in which to shield themselves most instances, the cry of has been raised. This is true it is alleged it is more frequent, m., is not forgotten; nor Coffey; nor even Omaha, whose taxing the price in taxes and loss all races, and women, too, can has its proportion, but not the inclined popular white opinion the forgotten that many a Negro rated by white-skinned men withESS may make America a little but every Negro accused of crime at white women is guilty. Perence of the country to the evils may make America a little more Negro citizens. that Ben Bess will not regret usly for this result. BE THE OPERETTA "THE NIGHT AT BRANDEIS ENTRE Viria, Burns Scott, Bert Fowler, Roy Nelson, with Dereby Allen, Medaline Shigman, Vir Pinkston, Consuella Cross, Forrester Scott, hall, Willa Hayes, Ware Shaw, John Pegg, Jay, Caretta Blddlex, Arthur McCaw, Jean Wilkesdale, Majorie Bolden, Susan White, Dance Singleton, Julia Brannon, Grace Bran-Burnette, and Pellem Robinson. and Charles Wilson are not in the picture. PROMINENT WOMAN DELIVERS ADDRESS AT M. E. CONFERENCE Kansas City, Mo.—(ANP) — The work of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs was reviewed recently before the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in session here, by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, president of the Bethune-Cookman college, and of said association and a member of the general conference. Mrs. Bethune thanked God "for what Methodism has done for the womanhood of the Negro race of the United States. You have awakened us. You have given us the opportunity of finding ourselves. We are steadily going forward awakening the masses, that the masses might find themselves and be lifted to that platform of real Christian service." Such an impression was made by Mrs. Bethune that the assembly unanimously adopted a resolution commending the work of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Man K. U. GIRL ELECTED TO SOCIOLOGY FRAT. Wawrence, Kas. — Miss Willie A. Strong, senior in the college, was elected to the Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, national honorary sociological fraternity. She was initiated Wednesday, May 16. Miss Strong is an Oklahoma girl, and a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She is a sociology major and will receive her A. B. degree in June. AFRICAN METHODISTS ELECT FOUR BISHOPS; EXCITEMENT Financial Secretary Is Re-Elected by Acclamation. Few Changes Made in General Officers. NEBRASKA GETS BISHOP GREGG Chicago, Ill.—(ANP)—After one of the most hectic and interesting elections ever held in a general conference, three additional bishops were elected here recently. Following closely on the heels of Dr. R. A. Grant's election, Thursday, which was effected on the third ballot, was the election o f the Rev. S. L. Greene of Arkansas and the Rev. G. B. Young of Texas. The fifth ballot witnessed the withdrawal of Dr. R. R. Wright, jr., from the race and the election of Dr. W. H. Davis of Maryland, with a vote of 580, which is said to have broken a record which had stood a century. The election was a scene of continual balloting extending over a period of some 38 hours, and it was a tired group when the fourth and last bishop was elected. Choose Hawkins by Acclamation John R. Hawkins, Washington, D. C., was re-elected financial secretary Saturday afternoon by acclamation. The election of general officers resulted in all the old officers being successful, the one exception being the election of J. H. Wilson of California to the editorship of the Western Christian Recorder, to succeed Rev. J. D. Barksdale of Topeka. Among the others elected were Dr. D. M. Baxter, manager of the Book Concern; Dr. R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder; Dr. E. H. Coit, secretary of the Department of Missions; Dr. S. J. Johnson, secretary of the Extension Department; and Dr. A. S. Johnson, commissioner of education. Bishop Gregg Assigned Here Chicago, Ill. — Bishop John A. Gregg, formerly of the South African district, has been assigned to the fifth Episcopal district, embracing Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. OMAHA WOMAN'S BROTHER ELECTED A. M. E. ZION BISHOP Doctor Jacobs, Prominent Physician and Minister of Brooklyn, Elected by Acclamation at Conference EQUAL LAY REPRESENTATION St. Louis, Mo.—The twenty-eighth quadrennial session of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church formally closed here Monday, May 21st. Sunday saw the consecration of the two newly elected bishops, F. M. Jacobs and W. W. Matthews, who were chosen the previous week. The ceremony was held in the Metropolitan church. Bishop J. W. Woods preached the sermon. Prior to his elevation to the bishopric, Dr. Jacobs had served his denomination as general secretary. He was educated at Howard university, Wesleyan university and Long Island Hospital Medical school. A native of Camden, S. C., he has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Brooklyn, N. Y., for 27 years. He was elected bishop by acclamation. Dr. Matthew is a native of Mississippi and was educated at Branch Normal college, Pine Bluff, Ark., and New Orleans university, New Orleans, La. He came into the general conference of his denomination when he (Continued on Page 4) GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 669 Liberty RACE ACHIEVEMENTS WIN COMMENDATION FROM NOTED DIVINE President of the Federal Council of Churches in America Answers Query Covering Negro's Contribution CUTURAL GIFTS THE GREATEST Music, Literature and Art Enriched by His Contribution as Well as Industry. Treasured New York, N. Y.—In the syndicated columns conducted by the Rev. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman, president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, there recently appeared the following question, "What, in your opinion, are the chief contributions made by the race to the social life of this country?" Dr. Cadman's reply, carried in newspapers throughout the nation, was as follows: "The Negro is remarkably rich in his emotional nature. His contributions to music through the Fisk Jubilee Singers and similar organizations, Roland Hayes and other well-known vocalists of his race, and the haunting Negro melodies and folk songs which Dvorak used as the basis of his new world symphony, have benefitted the most neglected art among the American people. "Nor is the Negro without isolated painters and poets, actors and writers who show their capacities in fields which many supposed closed to them. The ministry of the Negro preacher to his people deserves emphatic and honorable mention. Despite tremendous handicaps it has conserved the spiritual forces which largely account for their amazing material progress since the civil war. Both Races Need Moral Direction "Their physical labors have made the cotton belt of the south possible and remunerative. The first 20 years of the Negro's emancipation increased his industrial productivity in this one commodity to a financial amount sufficient to purchase his freedom. Moreover, since 1865 he has acquired $2,000,000,000 worth of personal property. "Negro and white folks alike require moral direction. The race which began here in bondage has remained incorrigibly religious. Its members readily respond to good example. They maintain their faith in the God of all life. Surrounding cynicism and doubt do not daunt their simple trust in unseen realities. An unselfish, sympathetic study of their needs in our social readjustments can rely upon their support. "Leaders of their own race, rightly trained and given the opportunity, can achieve, aided by intelligent white co-operation, the solution of problems which so baffle us. Loyalty to his friends is the Negro's characteristic. Notwithstanding his hard usage by mistaken or tyrannical individuals, he has never been a traitor to the flag. His Americanism is confiding and enthusiastic. It must be attached to the best ideals. Men like Dr. Proctor (Rev. Hugh Henry Proctor of the Congregational church), of my own neighborhood in Brooklyn, are rendering yeoman service in this respect, but they need white assistance, which should not be too long delayed at a crucial moment." THREE GRADUATE FROM UNIVERSITY OF OMAHA Among the graduates from the University of Omaha who will receive diplomas and degrees next Thursday night are three colored students, Miss Ruth Seay, Miss Thelma Norris and Miss Goldie Mitchell. Miss Seay has had experience as a teacher in the public schools of St. Joseph, Mo., but decided to study for her degree, B. A., and so has been attending the university. Miss Thelma Norris, while attending the university has taught for two terms in the night school conducted at the North Side "Y". The Monitor extends sincere congratulations. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, J. Nebraska, under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, W. W. MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Post Office Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations are to 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, thereafter, receiving The Monitor mustations are paid, as the law requires 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. 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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 SHERIFF, STUMBLE AGAIN Last week we said that where drunken men and women are frequently seen there must be booze thereabouts. Deputy Sheriff McDonald stumbled upon one of these places accidentally Saturday night. It was at a place not suspected by us, nor was it due to any tip given by us. We are not a tipper. That's not our business. We suggest, however, that it will be a mighty good thing for sheriff's deputies, police officers and federal officials to do a little more stumbling like McDonald did, and some of these booze joints will be put out of business. And, by the way, we would suggest that these officials do some stumbling upon the higher ups who supply these little chaps with their goods. Stumble, sheriff, stumble, stumble once again. OUR GRADUATES We are gratified at the increasing number of race students who are graduating from local high schools and universities. May the good work continue. Let us pool our resources and provide places of employment for some of them and go in earnest after positions for which they are qualified in tax-supported institutions of this city. WE WANT COLORED TEACHERS Among the graduates from the University of Omaha this week are at least two young women who have had experience as teachers and can measure up to every standard required by the Board of Education. In addition to these, there are two others whose applications have been on file in the Superintendent's office—if they have not been destroyed, strayed, stolen or lost—for four years, who are also high school and university graduates and have had four years of experience as teachers. Why then, can we not have some of our young women on the corps of teachers? There are several schools in this city where there are large enrollments of colored pupils. It would be an inspiration and encouragement to these pupils to see some of their own race teaching in our public schools, in these where the enrollment of colored pupils are large, or in others. We want the Board of Education to elect some colored teachers and then let the Superintendent assign them, wherever his judgment may suggest. But we want some colored teachers, and we want them now. Mr. John H. Beveridge, we believe the answer of this question is largely up to you. Mesdames Elizabeth Howard and Maud Ray leave today for northern Maine where they will spend the summer. PAGE TWO WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY Texas Huns Start League Season It remained for a gang of barbarians and hoodlums in east Texas to place this state back in the lynching league and thereby qualify for the 1928 season, though off to a late start, by lynching a colored American. Charged with killing an officer of the law and seriously wounding another guardian of the law, an irate mob of Shelby county huns recently seized an unarmed Negro and hanged him to a tree on the court house lawn, according to newspaper reports. This demonstration of savagery, barbarism and anarchy marks the first mobocratic incident in Texas for some time, and again places Texas in Judge Lynch's infamous and dastardly loop. We have been waiting to see what action our constitution-loving governor is going to take in this matter, since he is such a zealous defender of law and order and bitter foe to any person who nullifies, ignores or overrides the written laws of the state and nation.—Houston Informer. Make a Place for Somebody At this time of the year when the schools are sending forth young people, ready as far as books and teachers can prepare them, we have a feeling of deepest regret that with all our love we cannot really help our own. As a general proposition each person must make his own way through life. But to some there is guidance, encouragement and reward. For the Negro boy and girl, there is no help in the beginning and no cheery word at any time. They start Pianist, Organist, Composer, President of the National Association of Negro Musicians, who is to appear in Recital, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Thursday, June 7. Carl Diton is a pianist of excellent ability, of fine natural gifts and of good musical knowledge.—Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Conductor Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The pipe organ compositions of Carl Diton are among the most outstanding of recent years.—The Diapson, Chicago, Ill. Carl Diton is a very gifted composer, whose compositions reveal superior musicianship, fine variety of treatment and powerful climaxes.—Musical America, New York City. JOHN A. BROWN CARL DITON in the dark, grope about, stumble and fall—alone! Our hearts bleed, but we ourselves are barehanded and cannot help them. This situation is a challenge to the Negro group in the United States, a test of whether we ourselves are worth while. All nature is evolution, a march toward the better fitness to survive. If the young Negro must start where his fathers began, this march for him is only marking time and the race has failed. This problem of service to each other falls all the heavier on us because American custom cuts us off from contacts freely open to every one else. Time and again, we have implored our readers to look about them and see where they can help their own. One job, one bit of advice on health or deportment, one gift to a community aid, one act of any kind which is unselfish, is within every man's ability. If done, the race marches on. If neglected we fall that much farther to the rear.—Kansas City Call. The Julius Rosenwald Fund Julius Rosenwald, head of Sears, Roebuck and Company, and Chicago philanthropist, is a man of deeds and good works rather than one of words. The Chicago Daily News, in giving a resume of the Julius Rosenwald fund, a foundation devoted to the establishment and endowment of small schools for Negroes in the south, calls to mind his many benefactions to our group, including his gifts to Negro Y. M. C. As throughout the country. The most remarkable feature of the many remarkable results is evidenced in the spirit of self-help implanted and stimulated both in the southern whites and Negroes by the methods of operation and administration of this fund. Of the $17,641,664 invested in new buildings for ten years ended July 1st, Negroes contributed $3,550,763, white men contributed $784,861, the Rosenwald fund contributed $3,032,511 and from public taxation. $10,273,529 was paid. So we see by these co-operative figures that Mr. Rosenwald was helped by both races, in a practical way to solve a common problem. It is indeed prideful and inspiring to note that the Negroes themselves are deeply and conscientiously interested in giving for the education of their own children. In so doing they are displaying a fine spirit of appreciation and co-operation. The Julius Rosenwald fund is also influencing the south, and most especially the fourteen states where it operates, to take greater interest, not only in Negro education, but in their own. The net results to the south of this foundation is great. The future good it will do is beyond computation. Never has a philanthropist with the sympathy, vision and charity of Mr. Rosenwald, launched and sustained a movement of uplift fraught with greater, godlier, or more far reaching possibilities. His mission in this field is as sincere as it is singular, sanguine and successful. Mr. Rosenwald not only deserves but has the deep and lasting gratitude, not only of the races he has benefitted, but of the nation. His liberal benefactions will cause generations of black babes, yet unborn, to rise up and call him blessed. He is our most consistent as well as human and constructive philanthropist. — Chicago Bee. THE MONITOR Carey's Naborhood Grocery renewed. Bigger and better than ever. Service and courtesy freed to the limit. Come over and buy where prices are down; where your dollar serves a double purpose. Its buying power will not be reduced and it will come back to you in the way of employment. We are equipped to meet your every want. A $1,000 Frigidaire keeps your meat as cool in summer as in winter at Carey's Naborhood Grocery. Webster 6089. 2302 No. 27th St. Open Sundays. INSURANCE All Lines HICKS We. 6426 3012 Miami CARL DITON in RECITAL PIANO and PIPE-ORGAN JUNE 7th Pilgrim Baptist Church Auspices St. Philip's Episcopal Church Admission, 50 Cents --- an unusually talented group of High School and University students in a refreshing OPERETTA of unlimited entertainment. A delightful treat awaits you in The Pennant Jack Lawson, tenor supreme and captain of the football team; not only knows the game of football but the game of love as well. Verdant Green, a freshman from "Up Country." Knows exactly how to plot, ravel and unravel and in the end—a calamity. Jeremiah Bond, a stockholder, who has made a million or two, is not afraid of man or beast, but that does not include his wife. Bennie Owen, the handsome coach; intends not to let love interfere with the "big game." Jack keep from stealing her away. Mrs. Jeremiah Bond, a society climber, is sure to spend a million for a title and a son-in-law of nobility. Prices: Second Balcony, 50c; First Balcony, 75c; Lower Floor and Boxes, $1.00. For further information, call Web. 6204. Florentine Pinkston joyce is the perfect mimic. Jackie and Mary are of blissful sighs. Mrs. Drew, a strict disciplinarian, has her poetic moments. Thea, Norma, Flo, Claire, Christine, Dolly, "watch 'em go!" Karl, a football star, charms his hearers with popular songs. Don, the leader of the college orchestra, makes his violin croon in zephyr-like melody. This is only part of the Plot. Come, hear and see this and the rest of the Musical Operetta "THE PENNANT," Brandeis Theatre, Wednesday Evening, June 6th, at 8:00 P. 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Enter Contest and Get Your Friends, Your Lodge, Your Church, To Boost for You. And Win This Trip ENTRANCE BLANK I Desire to Enter N. A. A. C. P. "TRIP TO CALIFORNIA CONTEST" Church, Lodge or Society Date Fill in Entrance Blank and Mail to Mrs. J. H. Hutten, Sec., 1624 N. 33rd St., Omaha. PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, Jackson 3841 or HArney 2156. Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith, who was ill for ten days, is able to be out, much to the delight of her many friends. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mrs. Lucas, who has been quite ill at her home, 1219 Cass street, has been removed to the hospital. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Call at 2216 No. 27th Ave. 5-25-28. Mrs. John Davis of Portland, Ore. is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Duncan, 3020 Franklin street. Mrs. Davis is en route home from Chicago, where she attended the A. M. E. general conference. Sell your property through me. My plan brings the buyers. Richard E. Wilson, Real Estate 206 North 9961 AURAH 'אורחס' שניות-שניות-שניות —Adv. Mrs. C. E. Duncan was hostess at a party Monday, May 28, from four to six o'clock in honor of the sixth birthday anniversary of her little daughter, Mary Ellen. Twelve of the wee moderns were in attendance. Mary Ellen was the recipient of a number of pretty and useful gifts. An enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Aurora Rountree, who was painfully injured in an automobile accident last week, has been removed from the hospital to her home, 1125 North Nineteenth street, and is recovering nicely. Carl Diton, probably the foremost of the more prominent musicians of the Negro race in respect to versatility and work in musical uplift, will appear in Omaha June 7, under the auspices of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Omaha. Save this date and come to hear him.—Adv. WANTED—Two registered colored barbers. Apply 1002 So. 13th St. The Sacrifice club of Bethel A. M. E. church met Tuesday, May 29, at 2 p. m. with Mrs. Joseph D. Lewis. Mr. C. R. Johnson of 728 Rose street, Lincoln, Neb., was the week end guest of his wife, Mrs. Maude H. Johnson, and Joseph D. Lewis and family. Mesdames Maude H. Johnson, Vashti Mosby, and Hazel Terry Lewis spent a delightful evening in Benson with Mrs. Henrietta Fox, 3722 North Sixty-seventh avenue, Tuesday, May 29. Mrs. A. H. Higgs, wife of the pastor of Clair Temple has been attending the Grand Chapter of the Heroines of Jericho at Booneville, Mo., and the M. E. general conference at Kansas City. THIRTY-FIVE DAYS FOR BOOTLEGGING Deputy Sheriff C. C. McDonald, while looking for a man named Wolfskill, alleged to have forsaken his family, Saturday night, stumbled unexpectedly on a bootlegging joint at 1207 North Twenty-first street. Accompanying Mrs. Wolfskill and another woman to the house where Mrs. Wolfskill said her husband was hanging out, the deputy sheriff rapped on the door and was admitted. Walter Harmon, tenant, was pouring a liquid out of a bottle into a glass for a man who was evidently thirsty. McDonald asked what it was. Walter evidently thinking McDonald was a prospective customer said, "It's whiskey." "You are under arrest," said the deputy sheriff, flashing his badge before the eyes of the astonished dispenser of booze, while one of the man ran out the back door. Monday morning Judge Crawford sentenced Walter to thirty-five days in the county jail. PLEASANT GREEN SUNDAY SCHOOL The Pleasant Green Sunday school opened at 9:30 a. m. Sunday with the superintendent and all the teachers and pupils present. The lesson was from Psalm 1:6, "The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish." The attendance was 206. THE MONITOR MRS. MAUDE H. JOHNSON VISITS OMAHA Mrs. Maude H. Johnson, worthy grand matron of Order of Eastern Star in the state of Nebraska and its jurisdiction, left Tuesday night, May 29, at 11 p. m., after having made her official visit to each chapter. Omaha grand officers were present and were greatly benitted. The worthy grand matron's address made a lasting impression on all who sat under the sound of her voice. It was right to the point for the good of the jurisdiction. She received many beautiful presents and flowers from the members. For the past week she was the guest of the grand lecturer, Mrs. Joseph D. Lewis. The funeral of James Essex, 2514 N street, aged 25 years, who died May 28, was held Tuesday, May 29, from Joseph D. Lewis mortunary, the Rev. P. M. Harris officiating. The deceased is survived by his brother, Charlie Essex, and other relatives. Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Central High school graduates in the June class ten colored students, the largest number in the history of the school. This will make the total number of our graduates from Central High this year fourteen, four having graduated in January. COHEN WILL CONTINUE AS CUSTOMS INSPECTOR Washington, D. C. — President Coolidge will continue Walter L. Cohen, controller of customs at New Orleans, La., in office without a reappointment, it was learned recently. Mr. Cohen's original appointment expired April 15. The action of the president in permitting Mr. Cohen to hold over will prevent a recurrence of the bitter fight that he faced in the senate when his name was presented for confirmation four years ago. The Louisiana senators, Joseph E. Ransdell and Edwin Broussard, democrats, opposed him because he is a Negro. They had always indicated their opposition to his reappointment. TRI DECEASED , City The religious and general education committee closed their vesper services for the summer vacation period, Sunday afternoon, May 27. There was an excellent representative group, composed of the business and profession men and women of the city, of both races. The reports of the various welfare workers were enthusiastically received. High commendation was given the report of our acting secretary, Miss Ruth O. Collins, who was the delegate from the North Side Branch, to the national Y. W. C. A. convention held in Sacramento, California. The work of the religious and general education committee is due great praise because of its far reaching helpfulness. Especially should credit be given to Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, chairman, who has carried on so faithfully. The Blue Ribbon club of the branch is sponsoring a vesper service scheduled for June 17. All of the participants on this day will be Girl Reserves. It is rather an unusual happening for the girls to take entire charge of such a meeting, so therefore, we feel that the girls should be given your heartiest support. Watch for further announcements. The outdoor activities for the "Y" girls have begun. If your girl is not a member, send her to the "Y" building, and let her enjoy the outdoor life. Hikes, tennis, baseball, etc. We recommend Gesundheit "Gesundheit" HOP·MALT SYRUP GREAT WESTERN CLEANING CO. Suits Cleaned and Pressed, $1.00 Work Called for and Delivered 2704 Lake St. Webster 2129 C. S. Turner, Prop. THE BRANDEIS STORE Our Basement Basement BARGAINS for HOME WEEK! Savings of from 20% to 40% On Domestics—Rugs—Drapes—Linens— Home Necessities Bargains that are so decidedly worthwhile you just can't afford to miss them. Now is the time to buy things for the home. Timely needs for every household are offered at prices that are definitely low! 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A resolution adopted by the conference reads: "Whereas, Bishop Robert E. Jones presided at the session of the general conference this morning, it being the first time in the history of our church when a Negro has presided in our supreme legislative body, and whereas his presidency was characterized by courtesy, impartiality and skill, resolved that we express to him and to all his race our pleasure in this relationship, which we recognize as welcome evidence of a new and better day." TOTTEN PUTS PORTERS' CASE BEFORE METHODIST BODY Kansas City, Mo.—Ashley L. Totten, assistant general organizer of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters addressed a committee on resolutions of the Methodist Episcopal conference recently at the Hotel President. His explanation of the case of the Pullman porters and maids was well received. Totten also said that a meeting of the strike committee is to be held in Chicago soon to arrange a date when a strike on Pullman cars will be declared. APPOINTED PROBATION OFFICER IN SOUTHERN CITY Atlanta, Ga., June 1—The first colored probation officer in the history of Atlanta has just been appointed to work under Judge Garland Watkins, of the juvenile court, through an appropriation made by the county commissioners. Mrs. Mamie R. Hamilton, the recipient of the appointment, is a member of this year's graduating class of the Atlanta School of Social Work and a graduate of Atlanta university. This appointment is looked upon as a forward step in race relations in this city, indicating that Atlanta is beginning to recognize not only its duty toward Negro children, but also the need for trained social workers. The appointment is a source of general satisfaction to the colored people. Mrs. Hamilton has not only an excellent cultural background and specialized training for social work, but also possesses personality, dignity, poise, force of character and other qualities which will reflect credit on the race. PAGE POUL Indians' Use of Metals The bureau of American etnology says that Indians and Eskimos were not skilled in the working of metal previous to the coming of the whites, although copper had come into use in the Great Lakes region. However, the copper implements were made by hammering the soft metal. Ivory and bone were used by the Eskimos, and there have been a few occurrences of meteoric iron being worked to a limited degree. The Indians used stone-bone and shell implements extensively. Metal working in copper and bronze was quite highly developed among the Indians of Central America and northern South America before the arrival of the whites. New Mesopotamia In the northern part of Argentina, touching the borders of Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, is found a country whose physical condition is strikingly similar to that of Mesopotamia, earliest cradle of civilization. It is bordered by two rivers, the Parana and the Uruguay, corresponding to the Asian Tigris and Euphrates. Formed between them is a fertile valley, as yet little developed, says the Department of Commerce, but capable of supporting a large population. Its climate, too, is much like that of ancient Babylonia, for it is just about as far south of the equator as the latter country is north. Self-Education Ignorance is no sin, but to remain in ignorance and not to strive for the acquisition of knowledge is sin. The most important and most vital lessons of life may be learned without a college education. Love and kindness and unselfishness and gentleness need not be learned in colleges. They are within reach of all who desire to attain them. Men and women of energy and character should not be dismayed by their lack of education. They can educate themselves. The hard and rugged facts and truths of life will be the objects of their pursuit.—True Experiences Magazine. Mazamet Wools Mazamet is a small town in southern France, where the principal business is the pulling and scouring of skin wools; that is, wools imported on the skins. These skins may be from Australia, South Africa or elsewhere. Therefore, there is no such thing as Mazamet wool entering into direct competition with our domestic product. Wools pulled and scoured in that town are known in the trade as Mazamet wools, but that has little significance, as such wools are actually classed as Australian, or what-not when they come to be resold. An Up-to-Date Girl On his first visit to the hospital to see a new baby sister, four-year-old Paul seemed much interested in the strip of tape about her wrist, which bore a number. On his second visit several friends of the family were present. As soon as the baby was brought in he rushed to the bedside and began to undo the blanket about her. "What are you doing?" his mother asked. "I want to show them her license, was his matter-of-fact reply."—children, the magazine for Parents. KENTUCKY ELKS ENDORSE RULER FOR RE-ELECTION Richmond, Ky.—The State Association of Elks of Kentucky, of which Dr. S. H. George is president and W. C. Buford is secretary, at its annual meeting at Danville, indorsed J. Finley Wilson of Washington, D. C., for re-election as grand exalted ruler of the Elks for 1928. Plans were formulated for a large delegation of members of the order from this state to attend the national convention of Elks in Chicago in August. MISTAKE EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR FOR NEGRO IN VIRGINIA Winchester, Va.—Diplomatic complications were averted recently when officials of the Shenandoah apple blossom festival and delegation of leading business and professional men called upon Mahmud Sammy, Egyptian minister to the United States, a specially invited guest, and expressed sincere regret over an incident during the coronation of Miss Mary Wise Boxley, of Roanoke, Va., as festival queen. It had escaped notice, it was, until his excellency's reported resentment had reached the ears of the committee. Those who called upon the diplomat in his suite at the George Washington hotel, declined to make any statement, but it was learned that the minister was occupying a position in front of the Handley High school building, directly in the path of the queen as she was about to descend from the esplanade for coronation by Governor Byrd, and that a Winchester woman, member of the committee on arrangements, had requested him to stand to one side, as it had been arranged for the entire space to be kept clear for the queen and her court. It was said M. Sammy did as requested but resented the incident. As soon as festival officials heard of the affair, they proceeded at once to the diplomat's suite and offered apologies and explanations. Later in the evening the Egyptian minister appeared in the lounge of the hotel and also attended the apple blossom festival, being greeted with applause wherever he went. He was accompanied here by motor by Dr. Bradford of Washington, and his secretary, Mr. Mourse. ATLANTA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK GRADUATES 14 Twelve Already Placed in Responsible Positions in Various Cities. Two Year Course Here. Atlanta, Ga.—The Atlanta School of Social Work conferred diplomas on fourteen graduates at its commencement exercises held here Monday evening in the First Congregational church, which was packed by a large audience. The commencement address was delivered by Mr. Edward M. Kahn, director of the Jewish Educational Alliance of this city. Although the school does not assume to be an employment bureau for its graduates, positions have already been found for twelve of the fourteen graduating this year, as social workers in hospitals, case workers with family welfare and children's societies, settlement residents, probation officers, Y. W. C. A. workers, and institutional executives. The positions they will fill are scattered through the states of New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana. The other two will undoubtedly be placed shortly, according to Prof. Forrester B. Washington, director of the school. This is the last class that will graduate from a one-year curriculum. Beginning next fall the course will cover two years, except in the case of college graduates who have majored in social sciences and taken some elementary courses in social work. A. M. E. CONFERENCE IS "MADHOUSE" WHEN BISHOPS' ASSIGNMENTS ARE READ Chicago, Ill.—When the Episcopal committee on Tuesday submitted its recommendations on the assignments of bishops to districts, the A. M. E. general conference in session here literally became transformed into a "madhouse," with delegates voicing protests at the top of their voices and with no pretense at order. New York and New England got Bishop Joshua Jones instead of Bishop J. Albert Johnson, whom it had requested. The Chicago area went to Bishop A. J. Carey. The assignments are as follows: First district, New York, Joshua Jones; second, Baltimore, Virginia and part of the Carolinas, Bishop A. L. Gaines; third, Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Bishop W. H. Heard; fourth, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ontario, Bishop A. J. Carey; fifth, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Bishop J. A. Gregg; sixth, Georgia, Bishop W. A. Fountain; seventh, South Carolina, Bishop John Hurst; eighth, Mississippi, Bishop W. D. Johnson; ninth, Alabama, Bishop R. A. Grant; tenth, Texas, Bishop W. Sampson Brooks; eleventh, Florida, Bishop J. S. Flipper; twelfth, Arkansas, Bishop W. T. Vernon; thirteenth, Louisiana, Bishop R. C. Ransom; fourteenth, Kentucky, Tennessee, Bishop J. A. Johnson; fifteenth, California, Puget Sound, Oklahoma, Bishop H. B. Parks; sixteenth, Liberia and West Africa, Bishop M. H. Davis seventeenth, South Africa, Bishop G. B. Young; eighteenth, South America and West Indies, Bishop S. L. Greene. ROOSEVELT POST CLOSES The Roosevelt Post No. 30 of the American Legion will open a community center at Columbia hall. It is the desire of the executive committee of the post that this center become the mecca for activities in the northern section of the city, a place where the business, professional, ministry and layman may meet to discuss the problems which are beneficial to the general community. The committee feels a community center has been a long-felt need in this section of the city. The general auditorium will be equipped to handle prize fights and gymnasium activities. A regulation basket ball floor will be laid out for the benefit of the younger men in the community. A general lounging room will be equipped where legionnaires can gather and talk over old times "over there." The officers of the post are E. W. Killingsworth, commander; Ray L. Williams, adjutant; Paul Holliday, John Faucett, vice commanders; finance officer, John H. Gardner. The members of the executive committee are Dr. W. W. Peebles, John A. Gardner, Dr. John A. Singleton, Metz Manion, E. W. McCowan, Thos. A. Robinson, R. C. Long. Watch for further announcements. THE MONITOR (Continued from Page 1) was elected secretary of foreign missions in May, 1920, at the general conference in Knoxville, Tenn. Previous to that time, Dr. Matthews served a term of four years as pastor and presiding elder on the Pacific coast. With the election of bishops out of the way, the delegates attending the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which was in session here, turned their attention to outlining of a program which would serve as an impetus to the progress of the church. Of special importance was the decision to grant laymen equal representation in the general conference. This ruling was received with much enthusiasm, and ends a fight which has been going on for some time. Laymen, contending that they support pastors, presiding elders and bishops, have sought equal representation for a number of years. The result this year is expected to aid materially in the advancement of the great denomination. At the same time it was decided to abolish all ex-officio membership in the body so that in the future bishops will have no vote in the general conference except when presiding. The last rule was somewhat of a surprise, but was accepted graciously. The plan for organic union was approved and if suitable arrangements can be made and carried out the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will be merged, making perhaps the strongest and most influential organization among Negroes in the world. The plan received the unanimous endorsement of the body and the action was reported to the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by wire. Recommendations of the committee on church extension and home missions were adopted, which provided for an increase in appropriations for this work, and for special supervision and more careful scrutiny of the operations of the department. All of the reports submitted have indicated clearly the rapid and substantial growth of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. In practically every field, of mission and religious work, the denomination is making great strides forward. Progressive men are at the helm and the old ship is moving forward. Bishop Jacobs is a brother of Mrs. J. H. Hutten, the accomplished wife of Omaha's well-known and highly esteemed physician. New Orleans, La. (ANP) — The First Baptist association, comprising the parishes of Oreans, Plaquemine, St. Bernard and Jefferson has 15,000 communicants and owns the Widows' Faith Home in the upper section of the city, valued at $65,000. W. G. Morgan, Attorney at Law NOTICE To Howard B. Williams: Non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of November, 1927, Emma D. Williams filed her petition in the District Court, Dov. 243, No. 355, the object and prayer of which is to secure absolute divorce from you on the grounds of extreme cruelty. You are required to answer said petition on of before the first (1st) day of July, 1928, or the prayer of said petition will be taken as true and the relief therein prayed for will be granted. 44-5-18-28 EMMA D. WILLIAMS. Per W. M. Morgan. Her Attorney IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE PERKINS, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 12th day of July 1928, and on the 12th day of September 1928, at 9 o'clock A.M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 9th day of June 1928. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t-5-10-28 County Judge. MARCELLING 50c All Kinds of Hair Work and Facials For Appointments Call Mrs. C. S. Turner WEBSTER 2129 2704 LAKE ST. GET YOUR MEALS AT— Cothrane's Cafe 1408 N. 24th St. Home Cooking—Prices Right Approve Measure PROBATE NOTICE New Under New Management DEW DROP INN CAFE C. J. Ferguson, Prep. 1004 So. 13th St. Jackson 9655 Give Me a Call. New Bill of Fare Every Day. For Real Down Home Cooking Eat at The La France Cafe Where Service Is Supreme James Griffin 2526 Lake St. WE. 6079 or 4450 The Store That Appreciates Your Patronage Web. 5802 I. LEVY, Druggist 24th and Decatur Sts. Ed F. Morearty, Lawyer NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To DENNIS CAVER, nonresident defendant: You are hereby notified that Vermont Caver, your wife, the plaintiff, filed her petition in the district court of Douglas county, Nebraska, on the 24th day of January, 1928, to obtain a divorce from you on the grounds of desertion and nonsupport. You are requested to answer said petition on or before the 4th day of June, 1928. VERMONT CAVER. 4T-5-4-28 Morrow and Murphy, Lawyers IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA WATTS CARROLL, DECEASED. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before 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 presenting their claims for examination, adjustment 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, DECEASED All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 7th day of April, 1928, Ray L. Williams filed a petition in said county court, praying that his final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that he be discharged from his trust as administrator 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 contest said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and detrined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2t-4-20-28 County Judge. Amos P. Scruggs, Atty. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHIL SCOTT, DECEASED. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before 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 presenting their claims for examination, adjustment 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. --- WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 Come Visit the Beautiful, New TUXEDO BEAUTY SHOPPE 2225 No. 24th St. Webster 0106 Mme. Zella Greene, Mgr. Operator Mme. C. C. Trent Marcelling Finger Wave Bob Curling Manicuring Call Web. 0106 for Appointment WHY WHY Drive the dingy looking car when you can make it look dandy by doing it The Johnson Way Painting with Air? Webster 6526 Office, 4913 So. 26th St. Phone, MMarket 1607 Res. 4912 So. 26th St. Res. Phone MMarket 0722 P. M. HARRIS NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate and Rentals All Legal Work Confidentially Transacted Omaha, Nebraska Webster 4030 J. D. Lewis & Co. NEW FUNERAL HOME 2310 No. 24th St. 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 ATlantic 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 er 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. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reasonable prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5666. C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauling to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1056. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194 UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100 Satisfactory service always LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT. Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19. Patterson Block. 17th and Farnam Sts. AT 9344 or Ken. 4072. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Twenty years' experience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. 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. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 C. P. WESIN Grocery Company Now one of the Red and White Chain Stores Same Prompt and Courteous Service Better Prices. WEBSTER 0530 Say Partner, 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