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Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28
SOUTHERN DAILY FLAYs
TREATMENT ACCORDED TO
PERRY HOWARD BY COP

Jackson, Miss, Dec. % amp
In commenting editoriaIly on the YER
dict in the Perry W. Howard case.
the Jackson Daily News pointed out
that the outstanding reason for the
verdict was lack Of evidence and the
lack Of respect for the so-caIIed lily
white faction OF the republican party
IN Mississippi, and declared the re-
moval of Attorney Howard from the
Leadership IN the past campaign had
cost Hoover thousands of votes. In
part the editorial asserted:
while it is true that attorneys for
both the government and the defense
carefully refrained from dragging in
fractional politics into the trial, new
ertheless that element doomed large
" in the background
'sThe circumstances under which
Perry Howard was displaced as assis-
tant TO the encouragement at Wash
ington, and deposed a. leader of his
party IN this state were such as TO
create much sympathy in his behalf
among the white democrats In Mis-
sissippi- This resentment was very
clearly shown in the presidential cleo
ton when thousands Of electors who
might have been tempted to vote for
Mr. Hoover remained away from the
polls because they had no respect for
the so-called white republica nparty
i nthis state. As matter of fact,
the G. o. P. might have polled larg-
er vote in Mississippi if only Perry
Towards set CT electors had been
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley
Wilson, Of the grand lodge l. B. P.
o. E OF W at Washington. d. c.,
gave as his Christmas gift TO Iro-
quois lodge No. 90 at Omaha, war
rants from the grand lodge, making
Brother John A. Singleton, district
deputy for the state of Nebraska
Brother Ole W Jackson, special dep
uty, for the western states; and
Brother Paul s. Holiday, special
grand organizer, for the states of
Iowa and Nebraska The grand ex-
allied ruler stared in his letter that
these appointments were in appre-
citation of the splendid wo' -. by
the above mentioned brothers for Iro-
quios lodge No. 90 in the past year.
Following the custom that has
been followed for years, First in
everything, last In none" the Elks
ladge gave out on Christmas day rs
Christmas baskets, containing chick
en-, corn, peas, sprieots. potatoes, cell
cry, beans, bacon, bread, candy, and
nuts, to the poor and needy colored
families IN the city of Omaha. Thus
dispensing charity, which is the fore
most characteristic OF the EIks' or
ganization- These baskets brought
cheer, gladness, and sunshine TO the
hearts Of these POOR unfortunate peo-
pie. Iroquois lodge, in order TO be
positive that these baskets would
reach families who were in destitute
circumstances, secured IS names
from Miss Gertrude Lucas, Of the
board Of public welfare, the other
names were secured by an investigat-
ing committee Of the lodge, led by
Exalted Ruler Paul s. Holiday, who
personally supervised the distribu-
ton. Iroquois lodge was the only
fraternal organization in the city to
dispense charity by giving Christmas
baskets during the holidays.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

place don the ballot, for 1t was not
the discontinued and disgruntled
democrats alone who remained away
from the polls Thousands of Ne
grces qualified for suffrage refrain
ed from voting, feeling that their
leader had not been given a square
deal by the republican bosses at
Washington
II was an intelligent jury, COM
posed of good, substantial citizens
gathered from ten counties of the
state, all democrats, and they no
doubt had those facts in their minds
when considering the verdict"
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28
Declaration of Policy

The of this paper will be slightly changed. 1t
will be the Omaha Monitor instead OF 1.-THE
Monitor" formerly. In the MAN, the policy of the
cement will conform that of the preceding
The editorial policy of the Omaha Monitor shall be:
1-Independent In thought and action.
Liberal In attitude and Interpretation.
3-Honest In convictions and writings.
Militant In its fight for justice.
5-Nonsensationa ia composure.
obstructive In subject matter.
7-Conservatve In viewpoint.
S-Decisive In Judgment
9-Broad In IT'S interests and subjects.
1O-Free from political alliances.
c. w. H. BULLOCK, Editor.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

me May"
As long as black night is succeeded
by day

me nay,
As long as black night is succeeded
by day
Tho hampered and hindered, de-
ceiyed and denied,
Derided and scoffed at and bolted
outside,
! win dare and not falter, will seek
and not fail,
And will face you with smiles at the
end of the trail,
For no one shall stop me and none
shall delay,
As long as mere men carry faces of
clay.
Tho injustice submerge one and
wrong beat me down,
win rise up to win. / viii capture
the crown;
I viii work and will strive, viii
struggle and fight
Ny way up the hill-to the top-to
the light
To the light Of achievement, and CON
quering all odds,
viii sit in the sun and commune
with the gods.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28
WILL
A New Year Resolution
By Carrie Williams Clifford
(For the A. N. P.)

Tho scorned and rejected and mock
ed by the mob,
Tho beaten and plundered by vul-
lures who rob,
/ win climb to the moon, will climb
to the stars,
I viii climb, / viii climb r. the far
distant Mars;
For none shall deny me and none say
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The Hanging of the Green's" a
lovely symbolic ceremony, was pre-
sented at the North Side branch on
Thursday. December 20, for the first
time in Omaha. Those participating
were Mrs Rachel Wood, who took
the part of Mother Kindheart;;" Mrs.
G. Harris, who was a most gracious
Hospitality" and Miss Helen Nails,
as "Cheerfulness;" Miss Maud Meri-
weather, "Friendliness;" Miss Alice
Hunter, soloist; and then group Of
high school Reserves. Later all pres
ent joined In the decorating Of the
''Y'' living room. Much praise is
due Mrs. Roberta Bailey and her
committee for this splendid presenta-
ton.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28
THE SPIRIT Is RIGHT. bur THE METHOD DouBTFu

few days attention called to the decision
of well meaning judge who about impane corOner
He decided that would be the the
human thing to do appoint that jury from among those
who out of employment This would those idle and
needy of employment making money.
With this humane spirit heartily agree
the thing to do to place in such responsible
place where they required to points of law and
justice simply because they out of work
doubt We doubt whether idleness outstanding
cation for jury service.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Mrs. Lena Holmes, aged 40 years,
died in Omaha, December 10, Of
pneumonia. The body was brought
to Lincoln for burial. She is sur
vived by a husband and three chill
dren, a sister, brother and other kin.
She was former member of Mount
Zion Baptist church.
The funeral was held in Mount
Zion Baptist church, Sunday, at
p. M, Rev. II. W. Bolts preaching a
sermon over the body. A large num-
Der Of the relatives and friends were
in evidence. The floral offering was
immense.
Mrs. Hattie Berry died at the
home Of her son, 2I24 r street. The
funeral was held in Newman n. E.
church, Rev. 5. H. johnson preach
ing, and was attended by relatives
ard friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Miller are
spending the holidays with parents at
Clarinda, Iowa.
Mr.. Adelbert Molden spent Christ
mas day with parents at Weeping
Water.
Mr.. Mark Fields and Sylvester
Jobe were up from Nebraska City on
Christmas day.
The choir Of Quinn chapel pre-
sented a cantata at the church on
Christmas morning.
Services and baptizing were held
at Mount Zion Baptist church Christ
mas morning. Two persons were inn
mersed, and the service was well at
tended.
A program was given by the B. X.
P. U. and Sunday school at Mount
Zion Baptist church Monday night.
Christmas day was observed in
many ways by people in the city.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The high school Reserves remem-
5ered the inmates of the Old Folks
Home with a canned goods" shower
on Christmas eve.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The two clubs of grade Reserves
sang Christmas carols at the Old
Folks Home, Sunday afternoon at
4 80 p. m Miss Alice Hunter, one of
the advisers, was in charge.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

One of the most impressive vespers
ever held at the North Side branch
was the Christmas service featuring
the Feast Of the Lights" ceremonial,
given by the high school Girl Re
serves to an appreciative audience on
Sunday, December 23rd- Five stand
ards, holding five candles each, FORM
ed a very colorful background for
the triangle Of girls IN their white
Girl Reserve uniforms. Miss Joseph
inc Martin. president Of the club, was
the speaker. Miss Catherine VII
liams, the pianist and Miss Margie /.
Danley was the narrator.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The grade school Reserves had 1
Christmas party on Christmas eve
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The annual meeting viii be held
January II. Watch for further an
nouncements.
The board Of directors Of the Cen
trial association and the committee Of
management Of the North Side
branch, met at their joint annual
luncheon at the North Side branch
Y. VI. C. A. The board Of directors
held their meeting preceding the
luncheon at which time reports from
the various Departments were given.
Miss Margie L. Danley, executive sec
rotary Of the North Side branch, was
the luncheon pseaker. Shn ably gave
an account Of the work accomplished
at the North Side branch. Mrs. A.
G. Kennedy, president Of the board
Of directors, presided at the meeting.
Mrs. J. H. Vance, chairman Of the
committee on colored work, was i'm
troduced to those present, by Mrs.
Kennedy. Mrg. Vance explained in
short the workings Of the committee
on colored work, and introduced the
members Of that committee, who
were present; Mrs. G. F. Harrison,
Mrs. E. w. Emery, Mrs. Jenkins,
Mrs. J. A. Williams, and Mrs. d. W.
Gooden. Mrs. Vance also introduced
Miss Danley, the secretary, and the
other members of the staff at North
Side branch. There were 81 present
at luncheon served by the radio COM
mittee, under the Craftsmanship Of
Mrs. w. G. Kicks. The committee Of
management Of the North Side Y. w.
c. A. was very happy to have the
board of directors with them in a
joint meeting.
The committee on colored work
held their regular meeting after the
luncheon.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

Christmas day was observed ir
many ways by people in the city.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The Girl Reserve club viii not
meet until after January 1st.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

Registrations are being taken now
for the following classes: Tuesday
evening or Wednesday or Thursday
afternoon, dressmaking class; Thurs
day evening, art class; Friday night
public speaking. These classes win
begin early in January. Please reg
lister without delay.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

The night school opens again jan
uary 2, 1929.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

A program was given by the B. X.
P. U. and Sunday school at Mount
Zion Baptist church Monday night.
Omaha monitor., 1928-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Miller are
spending the holidays with parents at
Clarinda, Iowa.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

Mines will be producing millions of gold silver, and known
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
HOLDS BURGLAR WITH QUESTIONS AND FRIEND
 TELEPHONES POLICE

YAKIMA, July 13, (R)-A very young woman assistant who refuse l to give her name to reporters, caught man going through drawers in the office of pr. A. w. Burns, in tAe Miller building, and held him with rapid fire of questions as to his CT land while q girl friend hastened to telephone and called the police The stranger admitted his name was Homer Barber and the girl said he had told her he was looking for dope.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
OLD RAIL WORKER QUITS

FAUQUEMBERGUE, France, Ju- ly- IA, (P-Madame Labre, dean of women railroad employees, has just retired at the age of ss. She thinks she holds the record of crossing watchman and switchman with 46 years on the job. She is the mother of If children.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
HOOVER BALLOT DRIVE IN MIDDLEWEST AND
 COAST IS PLANNED

WASHINGTON, July 14. (R)-Al- though the situation in the East is avowedly the first consideration the directors of Hoover's campaign are finding time to prepare for ballot drives in the Middlewest and on the Pacific coast. Conferences, planned with party leaders of each section, will first be held in Chicago early next month; the second in San Fran cisco on August 3e.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
STRIKES ROCK IN B. B.

SEATTLE, July II, P)-The can nory steamer Hyades, of the Red Salmon Company, struck an ua charted rock in Bristol Bay. The ship is badly damaged
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICE

Please notice the change in the place of the Evangelitic Ssrvice. For mally held in the Liberty theatre, now held in the Episcopal church.
 w. R. MACPHERSON
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

THE NEW VANITY VEST POCK ET koDAKs WITH F6s LENS ARE HERE. SchaIlerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

Seattle ice cream and fresh candies at Sylvia's.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

A. F. Lathrop, who passed thru Seward a few days ago, returna1 last evening"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14
NOEL w. SMITH

Tonights or tomorrows train, will bring to Seward Noel w Smith, for four years General Manager of the Alaska Railroad Mr. Smith has resigned feeling that during the time he has served head of the government railroad he has performed the task which he sent up here for mainly, that of reorganization.
 The majority will agree Mr. Smith has done we'll con- sderng the handicaps under any manager ot th1s ra road is compelled to labor When the Washington admin istraon last winter failed to back up Mr. Smith in tain of his demands the beginning of the end of his regime over this 400-miles of steel plainly seen No man would continue to work under such a condition.
 The Gateway has criticized the Alaska Railroad on occasions in the interest to it's duty and vice to the public who it's Notoriety seeking poIiticians-Alaskans as we'll as Washngton-have at tackled the railroad from what term many unjust ges- for personal glory There has been difficulties within the ranks which to be expected under the past and present conditions The job has been thankess one and will continue to be tough job for anyone until at least the shaces struck off and manager given bis head and see what he can accomplish
 Mr. Smiths record speaks for itself; he has cut the deficit down which is all the administration is interested n Whether not have been cut to establish this record the future will tell One thing we are firmly vnced that the railroad will be success under gov ernment operation; especially when the politicians pect to pay its way Silly thought Anyone there must be something wrong with a system of this size which cannot hold man longer than a few years.
 Mr. Smith says it is with regret he leaves Alaska; that he is grateful for the cooperation he has receved that Alaskans will always have high place in his esteem We hope he when he said that Locally the cit ZenS of Seward had the opportunity of becOmng real acquainted with him. His visits here were few and brief So in leaving nOW to certain extent he is still stranger to the majority of fok but want him to know that all have the highest of respect for him and wish things could have been made easier for him while he chief But is isn't m the cards for him. for others until free hand is given manager In the face of all opposition Mr. Smith has made remarkable showing sol in saying goodbye to him also respectfully tender congratulations
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

FRESH HAAS CHOCOLATES. FIX cLuslvE AGENTS. sehallerer's Alas ka Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

Buy your boy tools Always let him find out what he won't be when he grows up
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

We're not worried about any candidates views onI prohibition If he is wet it will leak out on him.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-14

Apparently the Middlewess hope for relief is from the vets, who want good corn.
Evening star., 1928-01-11

The corners OF his lips twitched
again.
Successful. Princess?" he repeated
"On the contrary. the most complete
and utter failure of my life"
She led him to corner and sat
down by his side, tanning herself
gently.
Are YOU serious?"
absolutely. And upon my honor 1t
wasn't my fault, / can assure you
that ! was never more convincing. |
ignored all that | should have ignored.
| preached the doctrine of moderation.
l appealed to her vanity. / tried to
make her understand that she was the
Joan of Arc. who might save the
world, And. for all my eloquence, l
might have been reading out OF a his.
tory hook to a backward child"
You made no impression what
eVern"
Not the slightest Her little plati.
tudes were too ingenious for reality.
She Knocked herself with me. Nothing
that | said stirred her for a moment.
In the end a light shone out Of those
eyes of hers. up came a beaming
young man and away she went. She
is dancing now to the strains of NO,
No, Nanette'"
Evening star., 1928-01-11
Miss Brown of X.Y.O.
By E. Phillips Oppenhein,.

intend to spend a quarter Of an hour
talking to such an ignorant person as
l am"
with pleasure. First Of all, you
know who l am"
MIR. Pennington. l thought the
Princess said your name was. Ought
TO know more than that"
"Why should you?" he replied. 'I
am an NJ, T.. hut am very little
known as a politician"
Pennington. the Communist" Miss
Brown exclaimed, with sudden inspira-
ticn.
Il am he" was the smiling admis.
Sior.
Miss Brown glanced ~ his perfectly
fitting clothes. his neat jrwelry, his
air ~ almost elderly forriShuess.
'One learns great deal through
coming into the world sometimes" she
murmured. Il have read some of your
speeches IN ihe Sunday papers, and
l pictured Nou always with a flannel
shrt and a ONi tic, beating the air
with an unc,can fist"
"A &reay many people have the
same s.ea, Mr., Pennington observed
"l"u see. thc times are changing so
RAPIDLY RON that il is hard 10 discard
ones Ga ideas quickly enough.
Evening star., 1928-01-11

nHss Mss nfe 'i'n has hed 50 l',le beyond the dull
sr 70 sSt Rs her s when
nntis herself lost IN dense los SuunenE
the door opens and Z man: sViasnim sstShss n"Ss
slxht of her port able typewriter, caSc. asks
her whether she VIII came IN and take some
cicfstiou and his manner indicates that me
ion is one no; without dNenturr--rr1oaniH
r1>k Eagerly welcoming q peep Sln We ts
has hccn starvinc. Miss Brown steps across
the threshold and within hnd> man snt.
ferns from serious o,,"wna; %"nS; rHr,orcr % He
dictates an extraordinary story TO hrr-tna. III.
Only sftern Warning that me- nT ,."Wn these
nnics--s story Of world adventure. lnirl1ne
and conspiracy the porteni Of "hlth naiIN
rotn - set down Then he disyoscs 70 her
gaze the body of a dead man INNS, behind
arch.cnenly gave him mortal wound from
which he himself saws he wall not recover.
whst she shall do with her notes and other
ra;ers he ntvUsts io her. be disnll sses her
n me cs7e ot The scrya ant, Merss, and
. .,.'s 9sF 3 s" 'S. hank & j. MAY Ssr prss'Sas
saves her hae only because she had s,rAppNi
Ton i' # a'F Srs sFsnss s' She 'es sse s sss
rape7s and then suoessfuily rceufs an I'm.
s'F'f She ~n9 nSs n'T hsq to WS5 S' w
eaSerly sought after by people % al SORTS
One, 5 prominent Communtst. Noel Frsnk-
Frances Austin does not snun HIS uu,outh
adv ances. However. Frances nr1S real as
nilrer and Edith a partial c00hGaNt III \
Young Russian. who descr.hes himself ascse.S
n Pan and invites the ct~s 10 the
restaurant where he a0G his partner exc
ont a bare living Ia which he adds ;httaate
earned professional dancer. Then coraes
n1ys's."ns s.o1 INVITATION for ErSnSscs 10
especial instructions 10 "hglnS Mss Brown
AenE,
fHnrt;rrei fr,n,,, NaS.er1iaN's StarN
Evening star., 1928-01-11

"One glass Of my favorite cup, just
we three together" the Princess in.
vited, leading the way. 1--WE were
talking about Mr.. Pennington--a bril-
liant man and / believe moderately
honest-but politicians get on my
nerves. They are always in earnest
and they can never see any side OF
question except their own. am afraid
rather spoiled your evening. Miss
Brown, by handing you over to him.
Let me make amend for 1t. Come and
have lunch with me tomorrow. ! am
expecting n very charming compatriot
who speaks English perfectly-and
who never talks politics"
II am sorry, Princess" Miss Brown
declined. '"but ] have work to do all
day. and my lunch is very trifling
matter"
Evening star., 1928-01-11

This is serious" the Princess rumi.
mated.
1T is serious. indeed" Pennington
agreed. "Dessiter was n wizard. What
WAS there that he left undiscovered :?
Rome, Bucharest and Madrid are all
uneasy. / hear today that Rome is
thinking Of shutting down"
"Increslible."
Il don't agree. You must remember
there is Mussolini. He doesn't have TO
wait for government TO tell him
what he may do. II Dessiters notes
really contain the names OF the secret
SIX in the Plaza Gionni and their au-
thenticated program. he'd have them
all shot on sight. every one Of them
mercifui end. too. compared TO what
would happen If the Fascists got hold
Of them"
And that girl" the Princess mur.
mured-"that little mouse Of a crea.
ture with her quiet voice and timid
manners and baby-blue eyes--holds in
the palm Of her hand our cause.-the
worlds cause"
Pennington reflected. 1t wasn't INV
role. / talked 10 her as a great open-
minded statesman speaking from the
platform of philanthropy. I think I
was right. too. She doesn't seem to me
the sort of girl 10 he bought. A man
the right man-might be our only
chance"
Don't say our only chance" the
Princess protested. Because YOU failed
yourself | am not going to admit that
she's unasgaiIabie"
Il have always looked upon human
life as entirely sacred" Mr.. penning-
ton observed. remembering his utter.
ances during the war and his discreet
absence from any possible scene OF ac.
tion. IAN the same If the sacrifice Of
one life should be for the welfare OF
millions. 10 hesitate would he a purely
foolish sentiment. We have our de.
partfnent. you know. for dealing with
this sort Of problem"
We will leave that TO the last re.
sort" the Princess insisted. II shall
go now and make my own little effor,
You are not leaving Just yet7''
Not without seeing something
more Of you. | hope"
She smiled.
Alex in little difficult tonirh, I"
she confided. but II people viii go in
reasonable time / think he will make
for the club. Take me as far as tho
studio. The people seem TO be Thin.
ming out already"
Il fancy your Pole was n little too
much for them In the music room :"
Remington remarked. with n smile
Anything quainter than tho sounds
ne produced from that instrument OF
his ] have never heard The Music
OF the Dawn he called IL. A patnf,,i
birth"
You English are hopeless about
music. = The Prlncesn fejoined indiffer.
Evening star., 1928-01-11

"Nonsense!y her hostess exclaimed
II insist. And Miss Austin must come
with you. II you can arrange that, I
Will take you back to Meadowley with
me-" she added, turning to Frances.
We are going down tomorrow to
hunt on Friday"
"Delightful!" Frances murmured
ITS hateful train journey. You'll
come. won't you, Edith?"
Tho Princess Is very kind" Miss
Brown acknowledged.
After that came the end Of the party
SO 1ar as the two girls were concerned.
lhey travelled home in a taxi, and
FRANCES was unusually silent
ANY Interesting partners?" Miss
Brown inquired
Frances reused herself.
NO. / hadn't your luck. I had two
Evening star., 1928-01-11

very callow youths and an elderly
man who puffed all the time and said
that my legs were too long. On the
whole should have preferred my vul-
gar Mr.. Frankland, notwithstanding
his wife. What on eartn was Mr.. Pen
nington talking to you all that time
about?"
Miss Brown was not demonstra-
tive person. but she took her friends
arm and held IL tightly.
Frances. dear" she said. Il wish
I could tell you all about IL. but /
can't. In a week or two it will all be
over. Then / promise that / will tell
you everything. I just by chance
walked into n great adventure. Very
soon my part in it will be over. Then
l promise that you shall know every
thing"