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Howard's Indictment Cause of Thinking LIFTING LIFT T $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy ALABAMA MASONS BURN MORTGAGE ON $750,000 TEMPLE Principal of Tuskegee Institute Delivers Congratulatory Address On Memorable Occasion PRAISE WORTHY ACHIEVEMENT Demonstrates Possibilities Open To Enterprise and Co-operation By Race in South and Elsewhere Birmingham, Ala.—Negro Masons of Alabama closed their fifty-ninth annual communication here Thursday night with the buring of the mortgage on their $750,000 temple at Fourth Avenue and 17th Street at which time Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, delivered the address. Congratulating the Masons upon the occasion, Dr. Moton declared that the order gives a demonstration of the "possibilities that are open to Negro enterprise and cooperative effort right here in the South. Sometimes we are tempted to complain that there is not opportunity for development of the Negro in the South. But this building not only shows the possibilities in this direction, but it demonstrates also that the vast majority of Negroes who have remained in the South are going steadily ahead in developing the possibilities right at hand. This building shows to the city of Birmingham and to the state of Alabama that the Negroes of this section are an asset and not a liability. It shows that they are working out the solution of their own problems right where they stand rather than running away from them; that they are determined to vindicate their claim to a right to share in all of the opportunities and privileges of American citizenship right here in the city where they live." Further, he stated the building is a demonstration of interracial cooperation for the "burning of this $125,000 mortgage indicates that there have been financial institutions in the white race that have confidence in the order and its leadership and have backed them to the limit in this enterprise. In this sense the temple is a monument of interracial cooperation that is substantial and enduring and is a harbinger of better things which are to come." Dr. Moton commended Grandmaster Walter Thomas Woods upon the success in erecting and clearing the building of debt, stating that such orders as these prove the capacity of the Negro to handle large sums honestly and efficiently. William H. Carter, auditor of the Grand Lodge and treasurer of Tuskegee Institute, reported assets in cash and holding of more than $800,000. In 1917 when he was elected auditor the order was in debt to the extent of $115,000. Since that time with the reorganization of the financial system which was effected, the order has collected more than $2,000,000; has paid out in death claims $1,016,000; and has cleared itself completely of debt with a cash balance of $80,000. LOUISVILLE NOW HAS NEGRO TRAFFIC COPS Louisville, Ky.—The chief of police in making assignments of police officers to certain dangerous corners assigned colored cops to 10th and Chestnut and 10th and Walnut streets during the morning and evening hours when traffic is so dangerous. WINS SUNSET DYE CONTEST Mrs. Oleatha Birch of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alexander, who is visiting her parents at their home, 2734 Parker street, was pleasantly surprised wher she received an award of fifty dollars, third prize in the Sunset Dyes contest. This is one of the many contests Mrs. Birch has entered and won whin he past few years. THE MONITOR ANITA PATTI BROWN GIVES PLEASING RECITAL AT PILGRIM Anita Patti Brown of Chicago, the well known and talented soprano cantatrice, gave a delightful program at Pilgrim Baptist Church, assisted by the choir, Monday night. The audience was not as large as it should have been to greet this fine artist, but it was an appreciative one. Mme. Brown's charming personality as well as her excellent program, charmed and delighted all who heard her. The program included numbers from Handel, Gounod, Brahme, Schubert, Burleight, Rogers and Mayerbeer. Miss Wilia Hayes ably acquitted herself as Mme. Brown's accompanist. NEGRO CULTURAL CENTER CLOSES VACATION SCHOOL The Negro Cultural Center announces the close of its second vacation school with a final exhibit and program to be held in Swift's Service building, 27th and Q street, on Saturday evening, July 30, at 8:15, and cordially invites its friends and patrons to be present. Street cars stop in front of the door on the Q street viaduct. The Employees' cafeteria, which is loaned for the exhibit, is on the fourth floor. Parking space is available within the gates, at 27th and R streets. Cooking classes of girls from 8 to 15, directed by Miss Goldie Mitchell, will demonstrate correct table service, and will serve cakes, pies, salads, ice cream and cookies. Sewing classes taught by Miss Florence Myers and Mrs. Hattie Agee, the latter a volunteer of the South Side, will exhibit dresses, pajamas, aprons, slips, bloomers, and other things. Basketry classes of both boys and girls, under Mrs. Bolden, will exhibit waste baskets, work baskets and vases; while wood work classes, under Rev. W. D. Smith, assisted by our staff member, Mrs. Lovetta Busch, will show a variety of clever toys. Boys from the wood work classes have less to show in toys because of the time they have put into building a picket fence for the Cultural Center's "beauty spot" on 30th and V streets. This "beauty spot" was suggested by the City Beautiful Campaign inaugurated by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce last spring. Children from the Center have cooperated with grown-ups in clearing a small space at this corner and doing their bit to make it attractive. Boys from the Center, led by Mr. Smith, have also put in time on the building of a shelter on their new playground at 27th and V streets, and on the clearing of one end for tennis courts. Directors of this playground, Miss Thelma Norris and Mr. C. A. Stewart, will have groups of girls and boys, respectively, participating in the program. Under Miss Norris, two groups of girls will do the Egyptian and a Dutch doce. Mr. Stewart's boys will do a "stunt." The pre-school group, composed of 34 children under 7 years, which held its classes in the afternoon, will show kindergarten hand work, and sing. Mrs. Lillian Anders, of the South Side, has been the faithful volunteer assistant with this group. Through her efforts the class roll doubled by the end of the second week. Much credit is due Miss Thelma Norris for her faithful work with this group. Mrs. Cordella Armstrong helped with choral class, and Mrs. Alma Webster volunteered for handcraft. The costumes for the dances are being made by the girls, under direction of Miss Norris. They were purchased with money which the older and younger girls earned from the sale of punch on the playground this month. One little girl, Espanola Anders, was so eager to do her bit, though unable to come to the playground at the time of the sale, she made and sold ice cream, which netted more than $1.00 for the costumes. Everybody has co-operated for the success of the school. Mrs. Rhone, director of the Center, reports a large and regular attendance during the past four weeks of vacation school. ictment Ca ment Ca EDITORIAL For several years the need recreational center for the co. Cuming street and having The boundry, was keenly felt, and began a movement for it. For tract lying between Twenty-fifth tending from Paul to Seward, the city for this purpose for the tion is correct. Some litigation ing the playground. However tract was fenced in and provid mel with some playground app in charge. The children of the showing that the playground make-shift arrangement, for the nothing else has been done to it really ought to be, an attra and recreational center for the serves. There it lies, a dusty, used tract of land not far rem the city. This land, all of it, shows which it was acquired. A few this tract would be money well as a real municipal playground our opinion, is this: The entire a neat wire fence. Trees show renness and ultimately provide A baseball diamond should be spectators, like those provided nis courts should be provided There is ample room in this t these suggested improvements but even though it did, it would spent and would bring big We are speaking now only on owns, but as a matter of fact the tty-first streets, now occupied bously crowded together, and a Baptist Church stands, should present tract. It may be contended that not money to make these impr and should be found. A large spent on building a new bear d the bear den was needed. But tory which the Paul street play are worthy of at least as much Riverview Park. If money can be found for provements in our parks and be justly proud, surely money can equipped attractive playground Twenty-first and Paul, instead Hummel, because of the handle was compelled to provide to n delay, he equipped the present the children of this neighborhood if no litigation bars such action, quately fitted up and made a credit to our city, instead of l attractive and unused spot it is a real playground, for which the instead of the makeshift which Mrs. Willibrant Politics, Howa real years the need of a municipal playground for the congested district lie and having Thirtieth street as a keenly felt, and some public space for it. Finally, about four between Twenty-first and Twenty-second Paul to Seward, was selected and its purpose for the sum of $35,000, is some litigation followed, which ground. However, last year one ordered in and provided by Park Commission playground apparatus, and an attempt by the children of the neighborhood thrived the playground is needed. But as arrangement, for that is what it really has been done to make this municipal it to be, an attractive and adequate center for the large community it lies, a dusty, unattractive, barren and not far removed from the busiest, all of it, should be used for the acquired. A few thousand dollars earned be money well spent and make municipal playground. What ought to this: The entire tract should be furnished. Trees should be planted to re-ultimately provide a reasonable amound should be laid out and a square those provided elsewhere. Three should be provided and croquet ground in the tract for this. Well improvements would not cost to each it did, it would be money wisely would bring big returns in improving now only of the tract which matter of fact the little strip on Paul now occupied by several small houses together, and that on which Paul stands, should be acquired and contended that the Department make these improvements; but we found. A large sum of money has been a new bear den at Riverview Park was needed. But surely the children Paul street playground is supposed at least as much consideration as can be found for new bear dens, our parks and boulevards, of which surely money can be found to give active playground and recreation and Paul, instead of the makeshift use of the handicap under which he must provide to meet an emergency, hoped the present small playground in this neighborhood. Our contention bars such action, this whole tract is up and made a real recreational city, instead of leaving it the barren unused spot it is. In other words, and, for which the taxpayers have madehift which we now have. Villibrant, Disclaimers, Howard Prose For several years the need of a municipal playground and recreational center for the congested district lying north of Cuming street and having Thirtieth street as its westward boundry, was keenly felt, and some public spirited citizens began a movement for it. Finally, about four years ago, a tract lying between Twenty-first and Twenty-second and extending from Paul to Seward, was selected and purchased by the city for this purpose for the sum of $35,000, if our information is correct. Some litigation followed, which delayed opening the playground. However, last year one corner of this tract was fenced in and provided by Park Commissioner Hummel with some playground apparatus, and an attendant placed in charge. The children of the neighborhood throng the place, showing that the playground is needed. But aside from this make-shift arrangement, for that is what it really amounts to, nothing else has been done to make this municipal tract what it really ought to be, an attractive and adequate playground and recreational center for the large community which it serves. There it lies, a dusty, unattractive, barren and little-used tract of land not far removed from the business heart of the city. This land, all of it, should be used for the purpose for which it was acquired. A few thousand dollars expended upon this tract would be money well spent and make it serviceable as a real municipal playground. What ought to be done, in our opinion, is this: The entire tract should be fenced in with a neat wire fence. Trees should be planted to relieve the barrenness and ultimately provide a reasonable amount of shade. A baseball diamond should be laid out and a stand built for spectators, like those provided elsewhere. Three or four tennis courts should be provided and croquet grounds laid out. There is ample room in this tract for this. We believe that these suggested improvements would not cost to exceed $5,000; but even though it did, it would be money wisely and judiciously spent and would bring big returns in improved citizenship. We are speaking now only of the tract which the city now owns, but as a matter of fact the little strip on Paul and Twenty-first streets, now occupied by several small houses dangerously crowded together, and that on which Pleasant Green Baptist Church stands, should be acquired and added to the present tract. It may be contended that the Department of Parks has not money to make these improvements; but we believe it can and should be found. A large sum of money has been recently spent on building a new bear den at Riverview Park. Perhaps the bear den was needed. But surely the children in the territory which the Paul street playground is supposed to serve are worthy of at least as much consideration as the bears in Riverview Park. If money can be found for new bear dens and like improvements in our parks and boulevards, of which we are all justly proud, surely money can be found to give us a real well-equipped attractive playground and recreational center at Twenty-first and Paul, instead of the makeshift which Mr. Hummel, because of the handicap under which he was placed, was compelled to provide to meet an emergency. Weary of delay, he equipped the present small playground last year for the children of this neighborhood. Our contention is now, that if no litigation bars such action, this whole tract should be adequately fitted up and made a real recreational center and a credit to our city, instead of leaving it the barren, dusty, unattractive and unused spot it is. In other words, we plead for a real playground, for which the taxpayers have been assessed, instead of the makeshift which we now have. Mrs. Willibrant, Disclaims Politics, Howard Prosecution Washington, D. C.—(Staff Correspondent of the Associated Negro Press)—Declaring that she was actuated in the prosecution of Perry W. Howard, Mississippi national committeeman, by no other motive than that of doing her duty as a law enforcement officer, Mrs. Mable Willebrandt in an interview recently with a representative of the Associated Negro Press, insisted that she would not be swerved by public opinion or political pressure from her program of seeking indictments and convictions wherever graft was found, no matter how big and powerful the person involved was or what his racial identity happened to be. Public attention has been directed toward Mrs. Willebrandt recently because of the militant attitude and eager zeal she has shown in her post-convention prosecution of charges of selling federal officers in Mississippi a practice which in the absence of financing the republican organization in that and other southern states, is reported to exist in most of them. While it is understood that most present day state political organizations are financed by assessments levied upon patronage, the practice was made a felony by a law passed last year, sponsored by southern senators for the express purpose of trapping those who levied upon federal jobs. The levelling of attention however, upon Mississippi where the lone Negro national committeeman still survives and Georgia where a senatorial investigation committee recently pil- --- t Caus of a municipal playground and congested district lying north ofirtieth street as its westward and some public spirited citizens finally, about four years ago, a first and Twenty-second and ex-was selected and purchased by a sum of $35,000, if our information followed, which delayed openers, last year one corner of this district by Park Commissioner Humaratus, and an attendant placed neighborhood throng the place, is needed. But aside from this that is what it really amounts to, make this municipal tract what active and adequate playground the large community which it unattractive, barren and little-loved from the business heart of could be used for the purpose for thousand dollars expended upon all spent and make it serviceable and. What ought to be done, in the tract should be fenced in with did be planted to relieve the barra a reasonable amount of shade. laid out and a stand built for elsewhere. Three or four ten- and croquet grounds laid out. tract for this. We believe that would not cost to exceed $5,000; be money wisely and judicious-returns in improved citizenship. the tract which the city now the little strip on Paul and Twenty several small houses danger-that on which Pleasant Green be acquired and added to the at the Department of Parks has movements; but we believe it can sum of money has been recently seen at Riverview Park. Perhaps surely the children in the terri-playground is supposed to serve with consideration as the bears in for new bear dens and like imoulevards, of which we are all be found to give us a real well- and recreational center at all of the makeshift which Mr. Tap under which he was placed, meet an emergency. Weary of small playground last year for od. Our contention is now, that this whole tract should be adereal recreational center and a leaving it the barren, dusty, un-. In other words, we plead for the taxpayers have been assessed, we now have. Mr. Disclaims Hard Prosecution loried Ben Davis, has given rise to the widely expressed view that the real purpose of the drive was to rid the party of Negro leadership. The absence of prosecutions in other states thus far seems to emphasize that opinion. "I will not discuss the Perry Howard matter, because it would be both unethical and unprofessional to give out information regarding a pending case," Mrs. Willebrandt said in answer to a series of pointed question presented by the Associated Negro Press. "And while I deeply regret the turn the matter has taken in the public press and know that many will perhaps interpret my activity wrongfully, I simply am following the only course open, that of prosecuting such criminality and graft wherever and whenever evidence of it is laid before me. I am first a law officer of the government. While so, as an individual I have espoused the cause of Herbert Hoover, neither that fact nor the interests of the republican party will affect my official attitudes." Mrs. Willebrandt, whose grappling with the red hot problem of southern political methods has focused the country's attention upon her, presents an interesting picture. Evidently, in her middle thirties, slender, garbed in blue, with light brown hair and cool grey eyes, this woman who by sheer force and ability has won a place as an ace in the department of justice, is entirely feminine in her appearance. She has none of the strident (Continued on Page Three) Vol. XIV—No. 4 ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH OPENS TENNIS COURT A fine tennis court has been made on the lot adjoining St. Philip's Episcopal church, and was formally opened Wednesday afternoon with a tennis tournament, thoroughly enjoyed by the group of young people who attended. The winners were Lawrence Burnett and Dorothy Patterson, with Charles Wilson and Edna James close seconds. The work of making the court, including the erection of the fence, was done by Ray Gustin, Clinton James and David Brewer, with one or two other boys putting in a lick or two now and then. St. Philip's tennis court is one of the best in the city and will be kept in use by tennis enthusiasts. ENTERTAINS AT A MUSICALE TEA Mrs. Hiram R. Greenfield gave a "Musical Tea" last Saturday at her home, 1005 North 49th avenue, Dundee, from 5 to 7 p.m., honoring her niece, Miss Willette Embry of Richmond, Ky., her guest for the summer. A number of the young smart set, which is composed of the college and high school groups of young girls, were invited. Several piano and violin numbers were rendered by the talented group. Also vocal numbers with violin obligatos. Miss Embry rendered "Minuet in E Minor" by Paderewski. The musical hour was highly interesting, inspirational and entertaining. Several young matrons visiting in Omaha were present, Mrs. Florence Hunt Level of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Mandel Rick Bondurant of Washington, D. C. Bondurant the hostess were Misses Grace Dorsey, and Dorothy Allen. Miss Gertrude Lucas presided at the punch bowl in the reception hall. Mrs. A. L. Hawkins graciously assisted the hostess also, by getting autographs of guests and kodaking. Miss Goldie Mitchell served salad at the dining table. Mrs. Bondurant served the ices. The dining table was resplendent with the beautiful garden flowers and ferns used in decorations, and the guests enjoyed the dainty refreshing summer menu, and the hours were replete with happy voices resounding their college and school experiences. MARIAN ANDERSON SINGS IN LONDON London, Eng.—The English papers have been lavish in their praise of the work of Marian Anderson, the celebrated contralto, who has been studying for sometime in London. Miss Anderson appeared in her initial recital in the famous Wigmore Hall on the evening of June 15, her program including songs and ballads of Purcell, Martini, Schubert, Caldada, DeBussey, Schumann, a group of Negro Spirituals, and songs by the eminent English composer, Sir Roger Quilter. Miss Aderson is broadcasting a varied program over the radio in London on August 7. Musical critics of London are loud in their acclaim that Miss Anderson is destined to become the world's greatest contralto. She is expected back to this country in the early fall, when she is booked to appear at the Academy of Music under the auspices of Nu Sigma, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. JOHNNIE JONES, OMAHA'S FAVORITE WELTER WEIGHT, OPENS BOXING CLASS Johnnie Jones, Omaha's favorite colored welter weight, has been secured by the Executive Committee of Roosevelt Post No. 30 to take charge of the gymnasium and instruct in boxing. The classes will open August 1st. It is the desire of the boxing instructor to conduct morning, afternoon and evening classes. All young men interested in the art of boxing are requested to communicate with Johnnie Jones, Webster 6768, 2422 Lake street. Mrs. Harrington of Houston, Tex., is the house guest of her brother, Dr. G. B. Lennox, at 2527 Patrick avenue. 4 Whole Number 677 inking PERRY HOWARD UNDER CHARGE OF SELLING FEDERAL POSITIONS Mississippi Political Leader Claims Innocence of Wrong Doing But Victim of "Lily White" Enemies NEGRO LEADERSHIP MARTYR Powerful Influences Have Been Enlisted to Eliminate Race Prestige In Southern Republican Affairs. Washington, D. C.—Declaring that the charges preferred against him by the Senatorial Investigation Committee were unfounded, Perry W. Howard, former special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, characterized himself as a martyr to Negro leadership in the South, and the investigation as a means of overthrowing the power of Negroes in the Republican party in the South, in a statement released recently. Mr. Howard was indicted on charges of peddling federal patronage, along with several other prominent republican leaders in Mississippi including S. D. Redmond and his brother. Mr. Howard made bond here in Washington and the leaders who are residing in Mississippi were granted a change of venue last week. The statement made by Howard was as follows: "The only information I have with reference to my indictment is what I have in the daily press. "I am a martyr to the cause I represent—Negro leadership. Persecution is the price of martyrdom. Prison walls to martyrms are like palaces to the nobility. I am perfectly willing to be offered up and pay the price of martyrdom. A cause is certainly far greater than the individual. I have been pursued politically and in the civil courts, and now my political enemies seek to have me crucified in the criminal courts. "I have no idea what the charge is. Whatever it is, I know that it is the back fire from the current of a righteous cause, and this cause will go on whether I am temporarily incarcerated or not. I am guilty of no wrongdoing, directly or indirectly." Confident as to Outcome "My 'lily white' adversaries have enlisted the aid of powerful influence, material, political and otherwise, and I am not surprised at what has happened. For seven years I have been the most hounded and investigated man in the United States. "No man in the nation has done more than I to prevent anything that even smacked of the purchase and sale of public offices. I required of applicants for offices in the state of Mississippi affidavits declaring that the applicant has given or promised to give no consideration of any kind for the office. This was at the inception of my administration and prior to the enactment of the statutes requiring the filing of affidavits to that effect with the Comptroller Generz... "I appeared before the House judiciary committee, as the records of that committee will show, and urged the enactment of a law requiring all appointees to make an affidavit stating that they had not given or promised to give any consideration for their appointment. "I repeat that I have done no wrong. I have been merely accused as the result of an exparte hearing. No one in public life is safe from accusations by his political enemies, and all fair-minded Americans will throw around me the presumption of innocence until I have been proven guilty. "I have no fear of the outcome of a trial in Mississippi." Mrs. A. F. Peoples, 3011 Pinkney street, who has been ill for some time was rushed to the Methodist hospital Sunday, where she was to have been operated upon. She was too weak to undergo the operation and passed away Monday afternoon. Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Rev. John Albert Williams, with Bishop Shayler and several of the Omaha clergy of the Episcopal church, spent a pleasant day in Lincoln Monday, returning home at night. Mr. Thomas Payne, 2867 Cass street, who has been quite seriously ill at his home for the past month, is somewhat improved and his condition is more hopeful. Sell your property through me. My plan brings the buyers. Richard E. Wilson, Real Estate 206 North Thirty-seventh street, Harney 4956. —Adv. Miss Esther Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived in the city Tuesday and is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Curtis Kirtley, 2622 North 27th street. Mrs. Charles W. Dickerson and daughters, Margaret and Mary Ellen, returned home Wednesday morning after a pleasant two weeks' visit with relatives in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Earl McConnell, who underwent a very serious operation at the Swedish Mission hospital last week, while still critically ill, is reported showing some improvement. NICELY furnished apartment for rent. Reasonable. Phone Webster 2764. Mrs. L. Cothran, Prop. 2622 Caldwell street. Rev. R. R. Brown, pastor of the Omaha Gospel Tabernacle, will preach at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday morning. The public is cordially invited. Mrs. Alice Nelson and daughter, Charlotte Louise, motored with Mrs. Frank Stewart Friday to Sioux City, Ia., for a visit with Mrs. Nelson's mother and other relatives. They were joined later by Mrs. M. F. Jackson and daughter, Olive, and Lucile Patterson. They report a delightful trip. The breakfast for ten girls at Riverview park Sunday, July 15, was planned by Miss Mae Gustin, instead of by Miss Elaine Smith, as was incorrectly stated last week. Miss Smith assisted Miss Gustin. FOR RENT: Two furnished rooms. Modern. Suitable for gentlemen. Webster 4118. 2418 Ohio street. Mr. Jim Bell left Thursday morning for a two months' sojourn in Santa Monica, Cal., as chef with a private party. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Henderson of Los Angeles, Cal., were house guests of Mrs. Henderson's brother, Mr. Leonard Owens and wife, 2804 North 29th street, the first of the week. They left for their home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are newly-weds and were on their honeymoon trip. Miss Aleta Lewis entertained at her home, 2124 Lake street, with a small but beautifully appointed dinner Sunday evening. Covers were placed for six. The lawn social given by the Altar Guild of St. Philip's Church at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks, 3012 Miami street, Monday night, was well attended and a very marked success. FOR RENT—A modern furnished room. Web. 3493. 1t Dr. D. W. Gooden returned Sunday from Dallas, Tex., where he was called some weeks ago by the fatal illness of his father. Rev. John H. Grant returned Tuesday morning from Kansas City, Kan., where he attended a reception tendered Bishop J. A. Gregg in the First A. M. E. Church. Representatives from the entire Fifth Episcopal District were present. Mrs. Walter Dents, formerly of Omaha, now living in York, Neb., has left for an extended trip to Memphis, Tenn., where she will visit her brother, and Pine Bluff, Ark., where she will visit her mother-in-law, and Chicago, where she will visit her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Green and niece. Enroute home she will be the guest of Mrs. Anna Banks, 2514 North 22nd street. Mrs. Essie Beard of Fairbury, Neb., entertained Friday, July 20th, at dinner for the Hunter's Serenaders. Mrs. Beard is the sister of the piano player, Mr. Burton Brewer, with the Serenaders. Mrs. Wyatt Williams of Loneiln, Neb., is spending the week in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram R. Greenfield will leave Omaha next week by motor for a vacation trip, accompanied by their guest, Miss Willette Embry of Richmond, Ky. Returning they will stop in Lincoln, Neb., August 15 to 17, inclusive, to attend the Grand Chapter and Grand Masonic Lodges, which convene at that time. While in Lincoln the party will be the guests of Mrs. Sara Walker and Mr. Walker. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Mrs. Johnson of St. Joseph, Mo. visited her brother, Guy Wiley, here Sunday. Mrs. Morgan of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting her son here, Mr. Chris Stith. Mrs. M. L. Todd was confined with illness the past week. Mrs. Mary King is out after some illness. Remit for The Monitor, please. Mrs. E. J. Griffin entertained a few friends at dinner last Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Saunders of Kansas City, Mo. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gordon of Beatrice, Neb., Mrs. Ida Todd, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Botts, and Mrs. Kathryn Moore. Mrs. Kathryn Moore accompanied by Mrs. W. W. Mosley, Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Botts, motored to Plattsburg, Mo., to visit Mrs. Alma Wiley and folks, Wednesday. Those who attended the picnic at Belmont park last Friday had a pleas, ant outing, though dampness curtailed the crowd. All churches held regular services Sunday but warm weather kept many indoors and caused neglect of Christian duty. FIRST AID Note: These articles entitled First Aid will appear in this paper from time to time to show some specific problems which are handled through the Omaha Urban league. Coming home this afternoon I met a man, wife and their seven children in a broken-down car. They stated that they were advised to come here from Des Moines and would be able to find some type of work. The family was in destitute circumstances. I noticed that the children were very hungry and complained that they had not eaten since the previous evening. To what organization in the city should I refer this case? Answer: The Omaha Urban league is the proper agency to handle such cases. I am sure by calling their office, Webster 7020, they will go to the spot where these people were seen and adjust the case as it should be. Mrs. A. has been complaining to me that her young son, Alex, has become insubordinate and is difficult to control, both at home and at school. He is not vicious, but she fears that if he continues as he is she will have some trouble with him later on. What should she do in this case? Answer: My advice is that she take him to the Omaha Urban league, and their friendly advice will be given and some disposition made of the boy's case. They have an organization of "Big Brothers" and are closely connected with the Boy Scout troops, either of which agencies will exert a wholesome influence on the boy. (Continued from Page One) masculine manners usually attributed to female politicians and lawyers, until she grows excited, when poking out her chin and lips determinedly she pounds her desk for emphasis, She has the Caucasian habit of smiling with her lips but rarely with her eyes. "I'll write my answers to these which I can answer," she said as the interviewer laid before her the typewritten list of questions, promising that a fair and impartial presentation of her replies would be given. Here are the questions and her written replies: Q. What steps are being taken to make similar investigations in other states to the ones being made in Mississippi and Georgia? A. Referred question to the senatorial investigating committee for information. Q. Ordinarily, we understand that you specialize in liquor violations. Was there any special reason for your initiative in the present Mississippi patronage case? (No answer given.) Previously she said she prosecuted all graft. Q. It is reported that you personally assembled all the data here in Washington before going to Mississippi and that you have expressed an opinion that the republican party in the south should be turned over to the white people. THE MONITOR A. No, but it should be in the hands of honest people who do not violate laws, whether white or colored. Q. In Biloxi, we understand you are quoted as saying that "you have started what you came here to do, to run the Negroes out of the republican party in southern states so that self respecting white men might enter." Is that correct? A. No. Q. As chairman of the contest committee of the republican nation's committee at Kansas City, did you direct the policy in the matter of seating delegates? A. No, I presided and defended majority action taken. Q. Under the rule of the republican national committee, delegates were to be elected by districts. The Wurbach faction followed this rule or procedure. The Creager faction selected in convention. What was the basis of their being seated? A. The reply to this question is too involved and technical to answer briefly. I'll send for the report of the Texas case and you can read the opinion upon which it is based. (She sent for the report which was at Senator Lenroot's office.) Q. Do you not feel that the raising of the patronage question in the southern states at this time will be of the utmost disadvantage to the republican ticket? Q. In view of the fact that most of the Negroes in southern states are republican and that they constitute 85 per cent of the party, do you believe that the "illy white" policy of denying them representation or voice in republican conventions or an opportunity to serve as committeemen or any other office in the ranks of the party, just? (No written reply was given to this question, but she burst forth "my answer to that is that my grandfather TO HOLDERS OF Third Liberty Loan Bonds The Treasury offers a new 33% per cent. 12-15 year Treasury bond in exchange for Third Liberty Loan Bonds. The new bonds will bear interest from July 16, 1928. Interest on Third Liberty Loan Bonds surrendered for exchange will be paid in full to September 15, 1928. 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What steps do you think the party ought to take to explain your attitude to the Negro voters of the north who are under the impression that the sole purpose of your activity is to drive the Negro out of leadership and active party participation in the south? A. That I am trying as always to do my duty solely as I see it, to enforce the criminal laws wherever clear evidence of their violation is presented irrespective of whether the defendants are white or colored and without reference to any political pressure either way. Q. Are any charges on file affecting states other than Mississippi and Georgia? Which ones? (Referred to Senate Investigating committee.) The question was not satisfied, The One Horse Store 2851 Grant St. Phone WEbster 0567 SAY IT With CLEANER CLOTHES Before Going On Your Vacation Phone for Estimates THE ROYAL DRY CLEANERS Chas. Anderson, Mgr. 942 N. 24th St. Ja. 1811. 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We are al- ou, whether you have PAGE THREE Phonographs and Records The decorative quality of door knockers has been gaining in recognition and is now held in popular favor, says a writer in Your Home Magazine. "Door knockers," reads Your Home, "were little known in the obscure reaches of ancient history, and their development from articles of mere utility to objects of art has covered centuries. The Greeks considered it a breach of etiquette to enter a house without warning the inmates. Spartans gave this notice by shouting their arrival, but the Athenians announced themselves by using the knocker, which introduction was doubtless made at the time when doors superseded hangings for purposes of greater privacy or safety. First it consisted of a rod-like piece of iron chained to the door, but unfriendly visitors sometimes wrenched it from the door and used it as a weapon of offense against the inmates. It was then that the form was changed to that of a heavy ring fastened by a strong clamp or plate to the door, thus serving the double purpose of knocker and handle. From Greece the custom was transmitted to the Romans and through their conquests to nearly every country of Europe. It was not long before they were very much elaborated, beveled, chased and designed in many variations, of which reproductions may be found for the door that would be interesting today." Guinea Fowl Resists Guinea fowls have been domesticated all over the United States, comments a scientist of the United States Department of Agriculture, and have had plenty of opportunities to escape to the wild. They have shown little indication of desiring to do so, and this seems rather surprising, in view of the fact that they have done so in some of the islands of the West Indies. They were certainly introduced long ago into most of these islands and are now found in a wild state in Jamaica, Cuba, Porto Rico, Dominican Republic, and a few of the Lesser Antilles. Where the mongoose is present it preys extensively on guinea fowl and keeps their numbers much in check. On Barbuda, in the Lesser Antilles, which was made into a sort of game preserve more than 200 years ago, the birds still flourish. Wild guinea fowl have been directly introduced into the southeastern states in recent years, but the outcome of these experiments is not yet known. "Fifty-Four Forty" The phrase "Fifty-four forty or flight" is believed to have originated with William Allen, who was United States senator from Ohio in 1844, at the time of the controversy with Great Britain over the Oregon boundary. This slogan, which helped to elect Polk to the Presidency, meant that Great Britain must recognize as American soil the whole Pacific coast from the northern boundary of California to the southern limits of Russian Alaska, the line of latitude 54 degrees 40 min. north, or else the United States would declare war. The matter was settled by treaty in 1846 without war, by making the forty-ninth parallel the boundary line west to the island of Vancouver, which was given to Canada. His Occupation "I hear your son has taken up a profession, Mr. O'Casey," remarked the visitor. "He has, indade." rejoined the host "He's phwat they call a 'cross-examiner.'" This was too much for the stranger. "And phwat's a 'cross-examiner?' he asked. For a minute or two O'Casey was at a loss, but eventually he pulled himself together. "Sure, it's a fellow who asks you questions, an' you answer the questions, an' then he questions the answers," he returned easily.—Montreal Family Herald. Bird's "Language" A scientist who has been making a study of the songs and noises made by birds, says that the African finch seems to have a vocabulary of about 300 words, and apparently an alphabet of 24 letters or symbols. Instead of singing when it opens its beak, it really makes a little speech of many words. Often the bird will use a word one day and not use it again for many weeks. It wakes up at the same time every morning, and usually makes the same morning speech of about 20 words that lasts 14 seconds. Its daily schedule varies less from day to day than that of human beings. Juvenile Curiosity Little Maragret had been presented with a splendid toy with which she was never tired of playing; in fact, she played with it all day long. "Margaret," remarked her mother "how is it that you never play with any of your other toys?" "Oh, let her play with it," protested the child's father. "As soon as the novelty wears off she'll stop." A few minutes later mother noticed her little daughter examining the toy very closely, and asked what she was doing. "Looking for the novelty that wears off," the little one replied.—Pearson's Thoughts of Modern Girl Reading Novel Heavens why do they make books so long good-night I've only read 37 pages counting skipping I wonder where on earth is that racy part Julie told me about I wish I could find it this isn't a bit interesting here how could any girl be such an idiot as this what's her name gosh I 'pose I'll have to go back and look up her name where she first came in and who on earth is this peculiar Ricardo person who is saying something now I can't remember what he is to her if anything I loathe characters like him anyways so high-minded and everything poisonous like that gosh I wish I didn't have to wade through this conversational part but everybody is raving about the books this author what's his name keeps writing because he is supposed to be so darned clever or something gosh I wish he'd dry up thirty-seven pages and no necking yet heavens what a bore I wonder what that word umbrage means it says she took umbrage I wonder if that's a drug or something this is getting good I bet that's what it means I wonder how you look up a word in the dictionary I've never done it you have to know what letters come after each other or something to find anything in a dictionary I guess I'll read the last two pages and see how the thing comes out.—Kansas City Star. Dates of Founding of Famous Colleges An interesting compilation of the dates of the founding of the great universities of the world has been made as follows: The University of Oxford was founded by King Alfred in 872; the first college of the University of Cambridge was founded by Hugo, bishop of Elv., in 1257; the University of Paris was founded by King Philip II, about 1200. The first university of the German empire was at Prague, Bohemia, 1348; Trinity college, Dublin, was incorporated by royal charter in 1591; the University of Edinburgh, the youngest in Scotland, was founded in 1582 by a charter by King James IV of Scotland, 171 years after St. Andrews, the most ancient. Harvard university had its beginning at Newton, afterward Cambridge, Mass., in 1636; Yale university had its beginning at Saybrook, Conn., in 1700, and was removed to New Haven, in 1716, and the William and Marr college was started in 1617, and was chartered at Williamsburg, Va., in 1693. Eskimo Igloo Snow, despite its rigidity, makes a good blanket; that is to say, it is a bad conductor of heat. Travelers have buried themselves in the snow to gain warmth, and it is well known that a snowfall protects plants from frost. An Eskimo need never be cold in his igloo, despite his building material, and if he lines it with skins he can raise the temperature of his room to as much as 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In point of fact, he raises it almost as much in the ordinary course of construction; this partially mette the snow, which later congeals into ice. Thus the walls of the igloo are re-inforced. Look Within Yourself When there is apparently no real cause for despondency you should look within yourself. Perhaps there are physical troubles that are to blame for your mournful outlook. There may be a still voice within that demands certain achievements on your part. You may have failed to make the efforts necessary to satisfy latent ambitions. Your enthusiasm may be waning; or the love to which you consider yourself entitled may not be yours. The situation should be analyzed in detail. The problem must be squarely faced and fully solved.—Dream World Magazine. Naval Range Finder An accurate method of computing the distance between ships when the height of the enemy ship is not known is by the use of the optical range finder. This instrument is installed in the turrets of battleships. It consists of a long tube with optical prisms. The length of the tube is taken as the base of a triangle. The distance is then figured out mathematically. The degree of accuracy depends upon the visibility conditions and the distance can usually be ascertained within a few hundred yards of the exact distance. Mispronunciations As many words are mispronounced as are misspelled, according to a writer in Capper's Weekly. "Among the mispronounced ones," he says, "are aviator, aviation and radiator. The first 'a' is pronounced as in 'ate', 'late', not as in 'rather.' The word 'grimy' is often pronounced as if it were spelled 'grimmy'. The 'i' should be given the long sound. 'Route' is often pronounced 'rout'. It should be 'root.' The word 'address', meaning the superscription on a letter, is not add-ress, but plain address with accent on last syllable." 458 Years on One Farm In Warwickshire, England, the Neale family, of Exhall grange, a few miles from Nuneaton, has for the uninterrupted period of 458 years farmed this particular land, and the connection was severed recently, when there was a sale. THE MONITOR "Fishing" With Stones What was the very first missile employed by primitive man? It is stated that the Eskimos, Egyptians and the Chinese were the first piscators, and they used spears centuries before the introduction of the net; but the mention of spears does not suggest an ancient date, whereas "stoning," which does not seem to be mentioned any where, would appear to be the handiest and most natural implement that primitive man would seize and use for his immediate purpose. This method, strangely enough, is in common use today in some parts of India, particularly in the North west province, where the burly Pathan awaits by a river's brim, with stone in uplifted hand, to squash the beads of passing fish! POLITICS AND RELIGION The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle in the fabric of American institutions. Jesus laid the eternal foundation in the dictum, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Coesar's and unto God the things that are God's." But what about the debatable domain of disputed ownership which lies midway between the two jurisdictions? Should the church keep silence when the state essays to deal with moral issues such as are involved in slavery and prohibition? Does this domain belong to God or Caesar? Or is it under the joint control of the two? Such puzzling questions still continue to perplex the wisdom of the Churchman, the politician and the moralist. The Houston declaration of religious tolerance will probably be handed down as ranking among the great religious manifestos of all time. There must be no intolerance and no entangling alliance between the state and any religious organization. It has been widely held that the Catholic Church claims ultimate sovereignty over the conscience and conduct of its communicants. That the decrees of the Church must be first obeyed in all matters whether sacred or secular. Governor Smith was held ineligible for the presidency merely because he was a communicant in the Roman Catholic Church. Such intolerance and bigotry received a death blow at Houston. In a popular government like ours, it is inevitable that any numerous, well organized denomination can easily exercise great political weight in the political equation. The Roman Catholics are not only the largest of all of our religious denominations but are the best and most efficiently organized. The political action of its membership can be most easily affected by centralized and concerted direction. After the Roman Catholics would come the Methodists, who are a good second in number of adherents and efficiency of organization. Nor has this great Protestant denomination altogether escaped the charge of offensive partisanship. Let us now confine attention to the Negro denominations and political advocacy. The Negro was injected into the political equation on a moral issue. Preacher and parishioner alike became attached to one political party and to one theory of government. The separate spheres of church and state had no meaning to him. At the earlier day the church was the only organization through which masses of people could be reached by any agency, sacred or secular. The preacher was the only guide, philosopher and friend. The people looked to him for advice and direction and wise political guidance. To some considerable extent this still remains true. The Negro preacher has hardly scrupled to use his sacred position for secular control. In this he was abundantly justified so long as he used his influence for the good of the people without personal preferment or profit. But, sad to relate, the Negro preacher has too often become a political profiteer. He has used his sacred office to advance his personal fortune. The first Negro senator of the United States as well as the first Negro member of the House of Representatives were ministers of the gospel. It is generous, and possibly just, to say that in these instances these ecclesiastics were the only qualified posts for the general good of the race. But we know all too well that this has not been characteristically the case. Negro ministers have trafficked in their sacred office for secular advantages. So generally has this been the case that the white politician no longer respects the sacred prerogative of the Negro clergy. He does not hesitate to dicker and bargain for his political influence among his congregation and among the people. He hires his church as a political meeting place and engages his services for the reward of office or filthy lucre. This has been done perhaps as much as any other cause to discredit the sacred pretension of the Negro preacher in the estimation of the high minded intelligent laity. By Kelly Miller From a denominational standpoint the African Methodist church has been the greatest exemplar of mixing politics and religion. This pioneer religious body has been first and foremost in developing the possibilities of the race along the line of organization and leadership. Its organic scheme made place for leaders of strategic positions and power. Up to a few decades ago their ranking ecclesiasts stood out as the foremost leaders of the race. This eminence gave them easy political preferment. Politicians first sought them out to lead the Negro vote. They offered the only reward that politicians know how to bestow—money and office. Verily, verily, the tale is a sad one. I can clearly recall that Bishop Brown became the political spokesman under Cleveland's first administration. Dr. Townsend under Harrison, Bishop Turner under Cleveland's second administration, Bishop Arnett under President McKinley, Bishop Grant served as Booker Washington's first lieutenant under Roosevelt, and Bishop Walters under Woodrow Wilson. To this list it might be added that Bishop Carey is now the chief Negro advisor and beneficiary under the widely famed administration of Mayor Thompson of Chicago. The Baptist ministers have figured only feebly in the political equation. Although much more numerous than their Methodist conferes they miss the background of a coherent organization to give power and prominence to their outstanding men. I would certainly not wish to reflect upon the good faith and integrity of the men whom I have listed. They undoubtedly felt that they were doing the best thing for their race and church. But history is history. In every instance, I believe, they have used their influence with the powers that were to secure the placement of themselves, members of their families or persons in whom they were personally interested. In no instance is breadth of statesmanship disclosed. Nor have they promoted the welfare of the church. Had these misdirected ecclesiastics devoted their individual energies to the church this religious estate might not have fallen into its present unprogressive plight. The Negro Methodist churches have not grown perceptibly within the past 30 years. The African Methodist Episcopal church has actually lost membership during the past decade. The ministry is pining for want of qualified recruits to fill the vacant pulpits. Religious indifference has all but engulfed the younger communicants. These great religious estates are on the whole either stationary or retrograde. Surely this is no time for its leaders to be neglecting the things that belong to God for the things that belong to Caesar. I have said all that which goes before in order to say what follows. In the present campaign the issue is a moral one. Prohibition has to do with the moral well being of the people. Every Negro minister and leader ought to use all of the influence he can command to influence the right outcome of this great moral issue. The question of prohibition does not belong exclusively to Caesar. God has at least joint jurisdiction. The Athletic Gem club had a swimming party and picnic, Friday, July 27, at Riverview park. The girls each had two guests, and fixed a basket lunch. With such a peppy group as the Athletic Gem girls, everyone had a wonderful time. Watch for the details of the Jitney Carnival, August 10, given by the Athletic Gem club, at the North Side Branch. Notice by Publication on Petition for SETTLEMENT OF FINAL ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PETER JOHN CHRISTEN-SEN, DECEASED. All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 7th day of June, 1928, C. F. Connolly 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 29th day of June, 1928, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 29th day of June, 1928, at 9 o'clock, A. M., and contest said petition, the Court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this Court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2t-6-15-28 County Judge. Y. W. C. A. NEWS 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 INSURANCE All Lines HICKS We. 6426 3012 Miami 4T-5-4-28 LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 3015 Pinkney St. Five rooms, modern except heat, dandy location, full lot, fruit trees. A real bargain. $100 cash, balance monthly. E. M. DAVIS. Web. 1166. 2918 N. 25th St. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Webster 4030 J. D. Lewis & Co. NEW FUNERAL HOME 2310 No. 24th St. The Store That Appreciates Your Patronage Web. 5802 I. 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