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The monitor., 1928-07-27
Fishing" With Stones

What was the very first missile EN-.
plUyed by primitive man? Ii 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 men
lion of spears does not suggest an an
cieni date. whereas "stoning." which
does not seem to be mentioned any
where. would appear to be the handi
EST and most natural implement thar
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 rivers hrim, with stonf
in uplifted hand. TO squash the head
Of passing fish
The monitor., 1928-07-27
Guinea Foul Resisfs
Appeal of the Wild

Guinea fowls have been domesticated
all over the United States. comments a
scientist of the United States Depart
ment 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
ia some of the islands of the West In
dies. They were certainly introduced
long ago into most of these islands
and are now found in a wild state in
Jamaica, Cuba. Porto Rico. Domini
can Republic, and few of the Lesser
Antilles. Where the mongoose is pres
ent it preys extensively on guinea fowl
and keeps their numbers much in
check. On Barbuda, in the Lesser An
TILES. which was made into sort
of game preserve more than 200 years
ago, the birds still flourish. Wild gui-
nes fowl have been directly intro
duced into the southeastern states ia
recent years. but the outcome of these
experiments is not yet known.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
Eskimo fgIoo

Snow. despite its frigidity, makes a
good blanket; that is to say, it is a
buried themselves in the snow TO gain
warmth, and ii is well known that q
snowfall protects plants from frost.
An Eskimo need never be cold in his
igIoo, despite his building material,
and If he lines ii with skins he can
raise the temperature of his room to
as much as 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
In point of fact. he raises 1t almost
as much in the ordinary course of con-
struction; this partially melts the
snow, which later congeais into ice.
Thus the walls of the igloo are re-
inforced.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
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 find
err. This instrument Is installed In
the turrets of battleships. 1t consists
of a long tube with optical prisms.
The length of the tube is taken as the
base of triangle. The distance is
then figured out automatically. The
degree of accuracy depends upon the
visibility conditions and the distance
can usually be ascertained within a
few hundred yards of the exact dis
lance.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
First Door Knockers
Utilized as Weapons

The decorative quality of door
knockers has been gaining in recogni-
ton and is now held in pOular favor,
SAYS writer In Your Home Maya
zine
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 1t
a breach of etiquette to enter house
without warning the inmates. Spar
tans 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 super
seeded hangings for purposes of great
er privacy or safety. First Ii con
sisted of a rod-like piece of iron
chained to the door, but unfriendly
visitors sometimes wrenched 1t from
the door and used il as weapon of
sffense against the inmates. II was
then that. the form was changed to
THAI of a heavy ring fastened BY a
strong clamp or plate to the door. thus
serving the double purpose of knock
er and handle From Greece the Gus
tom was transmitted to the Romans
and through their eonquests to nearly
every country of Europe. 1t was not
long before they were very much elab
Grated. beyeIed chased and designed
in many variations. of which repro
auctions may he found for the door
that would be interesting today"
The monitor., 1928-07-27
INSTRUMENTATION

AS many words are mispronounced
as are misspelled, according to a
writer in Capper's Weekly. Among
the mispronounced ones" he says,
s'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 II II
were spelled 'grimmy.' The Il should
be given the long sound. Route is
often pronounced 'rout.' 1t should be
root The word address, meaning
the superscription on letter. Is not
address, but plain address with ac-
cent on last syllable"
The monitor., 1928-07-27
juvenile Curiosity

Little Maragret had been presented
with 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 witch
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 to,
very closely. and asked what she was
doing.
Looking for the novelty that wears
off, the little one replied. Pearson's
The monitor., 1928-07-27

From a UNCONVENTIONAL 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 possibili-
ties of the race along the line of or
ganization and leadership. Its organ
ic scheme made place for leaders of
strategic positions and power, Up to
few decades ago their ranking &C.
clesiats 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
Verify, verify, the tale is a sad one. !
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 adj
ministration, Bishop Arnett under
President Mckinley, Bishop Grant
served as Booker Washington's first
lieutenant under Roosevelt, and Bish-
OPP 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 May
or Thompson of Chicago. The Bap-
fist ministers have figured only feeb-
ly in the political equation. Although
much more numerous than their
Methodist confreres they miss the
background of a coherent organiza-
ton to give power and prominence to
their outstanding men.
/ would certainly not wish to re-
fleet upon the good faith and integri-
ty of the men whom | have listed.
They undoubtedly felt that they were
doing the best thing for their race
and church. But history is history.
In every instance, | 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 person
ally interested. In no instance is
breadth of craftsmanship 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 com
municants. These great religious es-
tates are on the whole either station
airy 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.
have said all that which goes be-
fore in order to say what follows. In
the present campaign the issue is
moral one. Prohibition has to do
with the moral well being of the peo-
pie. Every Negro minister and lead
er ought to use all of the influence
he can command to influence the
right outcome of this great moral is
sue. The question of prohibition does
not belong exclusively to Caesar.
God has at least joint jurisdiction.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
Birds "Larguaee"

A scientist who has been making a
study of the songs and noises made by
birds, says that the African finch
seems TO have vocabulary of about
800 words, and apparently an alphabet
of "a letters or symbols. Instead of
singing when It opens its beak, IL
really makes little speech of many
words Often the bird will use a word
one day and not use 1t again for
many weeks.
1t wakes up at the same time every
morning, and usually makes the same
morning speech of about 20 words
that lasts IA seconds. Its daily SEIZED
uie varies less from day to day than
that of human beings.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
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 mat
ter are hereby notified that on the
7th day of June, 1928, C. F. Con-
molly filed petition in said County
Court, praying that his final admin
istration account filed herein be set
tied and allowed, and that he be dis
charged from his trust as admins
traitor and that hearing will be had
on said petition before said Court on
the 10Th day of June, 1928, and that
if you fail to appear before said
Court on the said 29th day Of June,
1928, at o'clock, A. NJ, 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 DEGREES, as to this Court may
seem proper, to the end that all mat
tiers pertaining to said estate may
be finally settled and determined.
BRYCE CRAWFORD,
2t-6-15-28 County Judge.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
His Occupation

81 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 .cross-exam
iner.'"
This was too much for the stranger
And phwat's a 'cross-examiner?'
he asked
For minute or two O'Casey was
at a loss. but eventually he pulled
himself together.
Sure, it's fellow who asks you
questions, an you answer the ques
lions, an then he questions the an
swers," he returned easily Montreal
Family Herald.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
Ed r. Morearty, Lawyer
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY
PUBLICATION

To DENNIS CAvER, nonresident
defendant:
You are hereby notified that Yer
mont Caver, your wife, the plaintiff,
filed her petition in the district court
of Douglas county, Nebraska, on the
oath 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
The monitor., 1928-07-27
458 Years on One Farm

In Warwickshire, England. the Neaie
family, of ExhalI grange, few miles
from Nuneaton, has for the uninter-
rupted period Of 458 years farmed this
particular land. and the connection
was severed recently, when there was
. sale.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
Y. w. c. A. NEWS

The Athletic Gem club had swim
ming party and picnic, Friday, July
II, at Riverview park. The girls each
had two guests, and fixed a basket
lunch. With such a poppy group as
the Athletic Gem girls, everyone had
a wonderful time.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
LAWYERS
INDUSTRIAL FINANCE co.
$40 WorId-HeraId Bldg.

Salary loans, $40 to $50, on indivd-
ual note; steady employment the
only requirement. Also larger
loans made on autos, furniture,
etc. No financial statement, no in
dorsement; strictly confidential
service. Lowest convenient terms.
Under state supervision. IA. 3077.
The monitor., 1928-07-27

LEADING MANUFACTURER has in
your vicinity three players, two up
rights, and one grand piano that
will sell cheap rather than ship
back, on terms of $500 a week to
reliable party. Write P. o. Box
355, Chicago, ILL.,, Dept. G. M. G.
The monitor., 1928-07-27

Watch for the details of the Jitney
Carnival, August 10, given by the
Athletic Gem club, at the North Side
Branch.
The monitor., 1928-07-27

Notice by Publication on Petition for
SETTLEMENT OF FINAL
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT
The monitor., 1928-07-27
INSURANCE
All Lines
HICKS
We. 6426 3012 Miami
LINCOLN MARKET

is still drawing crowds. There is a
reason. Groceries and meats which
please.
1406 No. oath Web. 1411
Evening star., 1928-05-03
VILLAGE WRECKED
BY W|NDSTORM
Sections OF Iowa and Ne
braSka Hard Hit-TeIephone
Lines Severed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SIOUX CITY. Iowa, May 3.--Strong
winds and violent transforms raked
northwestern Iowa and northeastern
Nebraska last night, causing damage
that may exceed 100000. One man
was reported seriously injured by flying
timber
Virtually the entire business section
of Clarks, Nehr.. village of 500 popu-
lation, was wrecked. Twenty-tnree
buildings there were demolished by high
winds.
Near MovilIe, Iowa, 90 miles east Of
Sioux City, the damage done by wind
was roughly fixed at $4,000. The storm
lasted an hour. during which farm.
buildings were wrecked and telephone
poles snapped.
Cherokee, Iowa. reported much wind
damage. The roof OF the Illinois Gen.
tral roundhouSe was blown off and the
main line of the road was blocked by
eight freight cars lifted from 8 siding
TO the main tracks. A worker, whose
name was not learned. was struck by
flying timber in the roundhouSe.
At ThurSton, Nebr., a cloudhurSt oc-
CURED. and at Homer, Nebr., building
was lifted from its foundations, Co
fumbuS, Nebr.. reported hail and inter-
ruption of communication.
Efforts to get comprehensive eStt-
mate Of the total storm damage were
hampered by telephone facilities made
almost useless by the storm.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
MRS. B0ARDMAN LEAVES
ESTATE OF ,000,0 900
Trust Fund Created for Grandchil-
dren-Red Cross Secretary
Principal Legatee.

Mrs. Florence Shefneld Boardnian,
who died April IS, owned q small dwell
ing valued at IS 900 and had securities
approximating $1,000 900. according to
the petition of her three daughters,
Mabel T. Boardman, secretary of the
American Red Gross. Florence S. Keep
and Josephine B. Crane, for the probate
Of her will Besides the daughters, she
IS survived by four children of q de-
ceased son, william Henry Boardman.
Attorneys McKenney, Flannery g. Craig
hill represent the estate.
Under the will the grandchildren are
TO share in a trust fund of $500. 600,
held by the American Security g. Trust
Co. and after bequeStS Of $4,000 the
bulk of the estate is given one-half TO
the daughter Mabel one-fourth to the
daughter Florence and the use of the
fourth share goes to Mabel T. Boardman
for life. then TO her sister. Josephine.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Run Over by Train,
Man Stiff With Fear
Arrested as Drunk
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 3.--A man
staggered and fell in the path of the
flying Pan American, crack train
of the Louisville g. Nashville Rail-
road, here Tuesday night.
The limited thundered over his
body. the engineer jamming on
brakes fllriouSly.
When trainmen returned to pick
UP the corpse ii leaped from the
right of way and fed. unSteadily.
Overtaken, the victim" was ar
rested for drunkenness. He had re-
manned prone during the. seconds the
train passed. and aside from being
stiff" a condition he attributed to
fear, was uninjured He is Lee Hol-
como of Beaverton. Ala.
Evening star., 1928-05-03

1919, when 1t amounted to $26,596,-
70l. .64S.0i.
The Treasury financing plans now
contemplate the retirement by refund
ing operations before next January of
So. .268. .539 900 of Liberty bonds and
notes of indebtedness. While most of
this will be provided from the receipts
of issues Of new securities, a large por-
ton will be paid off outright.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
U. S. DEBT REDUCED
BILLION LAST YEAR
Total Indebtedness No wis $17,-
S47,691.931--Cut Nine Billions
Since War.

BY the Associated Press.
A decrease Of $1,094,o0o,0oo in the
debt of the United States during the
last year is shown by Treasury figures
as of April 80.
The total debt of the United States is
now SI7.s47, ,691, ,9Sl .oS. whereas on
April 80. 1927. 1t was $l8,94l ITO $685.
The debt record shows that since the
war the United States has paid OIL It's
creditors to the extent of about $1,000
100000 The highest point ever reached
by the national debt was on August 81,
Evening star., 1928-05-03

employed by local department store.
They we're married at Rockville Novem-
Der 80, 1918, and have one child. The
wife charges cruelty and abusive treat
ment. She Is represented by Attorney
Raymond Neudecker
Mrs. Ellen Baptist has sued Isaiah
Baptist for o limited divorce and ALI
mony. They were married January s,
1921, and have three children. The
Evening star., 1928-05-03
ORDERPROBE OF SEIZURE.
Quiz Into Taking of Americans
Property in Havana Passed.

Investigation Of the seizure of the
Havana property of ]. E. Barlow, an
American citizen. was authorized yes
terday by the Senate foreign relations
committee. It will be conducted by a
subcommittee of five, yet to be ap-
pointed by Chairman Borah.
Information made public by the COM
mittee is that Barlow'S property has
been taken over by member of the
Cuban Congress against whom the
American is unable to enforce a decree
OF the Supreme Court of Cuba holding
that he is lawfully entitled to the
property.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
charpes cruelty. She Is repre-

wife charges cruelty. She is repre-
Sented by Attorney P. P. Richardson.
Charging that her husband drove her
and their young daughter from home
March is, Mrs. Florence l.. Cole, GIG
Sheridan street, has filed suit for
limited divorce from Ernest B. Cole.
They were married April II, 1924. The
wife charges cruelty. She Is represented
by Attorneys Casteel g. King.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
WIVES ASK DIVORCES.
Three Charge Cruelty in Petitions
Filed in District Court.

Mrs. Eva j. Thorne, 1913 Eleventh
street northeast, has filed suit for a
limited divorce from John e. Thorne,
Evening star., 1928-05-03

M MDn\V)NO W.
G STREET BETWEEN II tn g. Il tn
We Haze Purchased and Place on Sale
Starting Tomorrow at 9:15 AM
Stevens Entire Stock
of Smart New Spring
Dresses --Coats-Suit
at Sensational Prices!
WE'VE bought the entire stock of the
Stevens Shop, at 1113 G Street NV, and
when alterations are completed we're going
to occupy the Stevens store together with ours
for bigger, better Brooks. !. But first we
must dispose of all the Stevens stock and
great part of our own-to make room for the
builders ;. Halfway measures won't accom-
pGsh our object SO we have ignored costs
and profits and marked the stock to the
lowest price levels in the history of this estab-
lishment ;. Frankly speaking, we don't enjoy
doing this, because all the merchandise is
smart, new, Spring apparel. butwe are COM
PEELED to use drastic measures to dispose OF this
stock in hurry >. When we tell you there will
be Silk Dresses as low S. 90, Silk Coats aslow
as $500, Millinery as low as $500, Perfect Full
Fashioned Silk Hose as low as Csc, Radionette
Satin Slips as low as 81 .49, and Shoes as low as
1923, you will realize the significance of this
event Remember, this sale is at the Brooks
store only and that owing to the extremely
low prices all sales must be final . :. i. The
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-01
Autombilea For Sale

FOR SALE-1927 Oakland, two
door Sedan. Must sell at once.
Call room 112, Oregon Hotel.
29t2
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-01
Pimenthal To
Meet Arragon

Joe Pimcnthal, who hold~ fat
batting average in fistic circles has
been booked by Penny" Rich
mond 10 slap it out with frankie
Arragon in the show booked fW the
arena Friday night. According to
tistic followers the match is per
feet Natural = and should provide
fans with one of the suappiest bat
ties of the year.
Arragon in his last appearance
here looked like a different battler.
He fought Billy West and outclassed
Linn from start to finish. He showed
good poisc throughout and in ad-
dition has developed a hitting power
with his right hand though he still
Gcpends mainly on his left for the
heavy work.
But in Pimenthal, Frankie will
meet boy that has proved the
stumbling block for many left
handed battler. Pimcnthal has the
reputation of beating some of the
best port side boys on the coast.
With two clever boys to top off
the program Richmond is preparing
some good bouts to open up the
show and the Friday fictics should
provide fans with plenty of thrills.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-01
Seals And Sacs
Tied For First

With only three more games to
be played, the pennant race in the
second half of the Pacific Coast
League today had narrowed down
to battle between two clubs.
The San Francisco Seals, by
taking Il thrilling double header
from the Missions yesterday went
into tie again with the Sacramento
club which could do no more than
break even in Il doubleheader with
Portland.
The Hollywood Stars lost thcil
outside chance of finishing in the
money by dropping two games to
Los Angeles and today are out OF
the running, three full games be.
hind the leaders.
The Seals and Solons each have
won 80 games and lost 81 for 4
percentage of .615. Hollywood has
. won 56 and lost 10 for percentage
of .5S3.
Yesterday S double win of the
Seals was rcpletc with thrills and
basebdll drama. \ triple play start
ed bN circus catch by Jolley
Seal out fielder, saved the day fol
San Francisco in the ninth inning
of the first game when the Bells
had two men on and none down. The
second game was a smuggling match
Jolley wound up busy day by
slamming two home runs and his
teammates added II more singles tc
the Seal total.
Oakland celebrated its last Sun
day double bill by taking two
games from the tail end Seattle club,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-01
By GEORGE KIRKSEY
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The Yam
KEGS are not the Goliaths of 1927
hut, extensively, they shape up as
n more powerful team than the
Cardinals. That is, when they are
whole and all together.
Badly crippled, the Yanks may
not be able to muster the drive in
a short series that swept them out
III front in the American League.
The Yankees of July would be top
heavy favorites TO crush the Cards
in the coming world series, but the
\ Yankees of October are something
, else again.
With reliable Earl Combs, one of
the best lcad-off men in many
seasons, definitely out of the series
with an injured wrist and Babe
Ruth, Mark Koenig and Tony
Lazzeri-threc of the teams best
hitters-nursing injuries, the Van.
KEGS attack may wilt away to n
whisper.
The Yankees two big guns, Ruth
and Gebrig, are better than the
Cards two big guns, Bottomlcy and
Haffey. Ruth and Gchrig each have
driven in 40 runs Bottomlcy has
driven in l29 runs, leading the st.
Louis club in this respect. llaffcy
has driven in ll3.
Gehrig has the best batting aver.
age of. any player on either team,
with n mark of .369. IIaffcy is the
CARDS leading hitter and stands
second to Gehrig on both teams, with
a mark of $40.
In short series, however a good
hitter over Il long season may 60
into a slump, and an ordinary bat,
ter explode the damaging fireworks.
For instance, Ruth failed dismaly
in the 1922 world series against the
Ciants, batting a mere lis. The big
fellow, however, hit we'll in the last
two world series, batting 800 against
the Cards in 1926 and 400 against
the Pirates last year.
Man for man, the Yanks excel
the Cards at every position except
left field. center field. and catcher.
Both regular catchers, Ecngough and
Wilson, have the same baths
average, while the Yanks would
have the best hitting center fieldc,
II Combs were in the game.
The Cards have the fastest team
cScelling the Yanks by 81 stolcI
bases to 50. Frisch is the best bas,
stcaler ON either team, having .
10 his credit. Lazzcri is second with
13.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-01

HARTFORD, Conn, Oct. l-Karcl
kozcluh, brilliant Czccho .Slovakian
professional tennis player, defeated
Vincent Richards, American profcs-
sional, 60, O., 6-l. in an exhibition
match at the Hartford Golf Club
Sunday.