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The monitor., 1928-09-21
COLORED TEACHER WRITES
ARTICLE IN LEADING JOURNAL

st. Louis, Mo.-In the last month
ly issue of the English Journal,
Americas leading publication or
English composition and the official
organ of the National Council of
Teachers of English, appears valu-
able and interesting article by Miss
Hazel B. Mcdaniel, instructor of
English in Sumner High School of
st. Louis. This most recent compo-
sition dealt with the problem of MAX
ing old English literature and essays
appear interesting to modern youth.
This she did by a novel method of
joining their reading efforts with
compositions which paralleled their
own experiences with the essays of
the old DeCoverly Papers. She tells
of her experiences with a large num-
Der of students in an article that is
both interesting and illuminating,
and which introduces some genuinely
original contributions to the science
of instruction. Miss Mcdaniel is a
regular contributor to a number of
literary journals and her work is of
that high standard demanded by
Americas leading educators
The monitor., 1928-09-21
PROMINENT DEMO"
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
TALKS TO LEADERS
DIR. William J. Tompkins Spends SUM-
day in Omaha, Confers With Lo-
cal Leaders and Arranges for
Active State, City Canvass.

DIR. William J. Tompkins of Kansas
City, Mo-, regional director of the
colored division of the democratic ma
tional committee spent Sunday in the
city holding a conference with local
democratic leaders and the national
committeeman. At night he deliver
ed an address on Leadership" at the
Salem Baptist church, leaving at mid
night for Kansas City.
In his conference with the demo
cratic leaders at the Castle hotel, it
is said that he was very frank and
outspoken and made most favorable
impression. He asked what the dem
ocratic party had ever done for the
Negro race and what could be ex-
pected now. The time has come
when the Negro is not the sole and
safe property of either party. He is
demanding something tangible in re-
turn for his support just like other
groups in the American electorate.
He is demanding opportunity for self
expression and self development,
justice in the courts, and fair pro-
portion of patronage. The party that
will honestly meet these reasonable
demands may count upon the Negro
for support. If the democratic party
is willing and ready, despite its past
attitude, to give him a square deal,
it can win him to its standards. Thou
sands, disgusted with republican hyp-
ocrisy and insincerity, are ready to
make a change of party allegiance.
DIR. Tompkins' district includes the
states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas,
Iowa, and Nebraska. He has just re-
turned from Tennessee and Kentucky
where he claims that 10000 Negroes
will support the democratic presiden-
tial nominee.
Arrangements have been made to
open headquarters here in charge of
the race and to effect state organ
ization.
DR.. Tompkins, who has been an ac-
tive democrat for several years, ex-
poets to return to Omaha for speech
during the campaign.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
MELLON DENIES BUT
THOMAS MAINTAINS
THERE is SEGREGATION

Washington, D. C.-The recent
denial by Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon that segregation
of Negroes prevails in thirty-odd bu-
reaus under the treasury department
was given the lie last week in an
open letter to Mr.. Mellon by Prof.
Neval HI. Thomas.
In his open letter to Mr.. Mellon,
Prof. Thomas, president of the local
branch of the N. A. A. c. p, scath-
ingly charged that segregation is
rampant in the treasury department
and cited numerous instances.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
Negro Voters In Revolt says Kelly
Miller of Howard University in Story

shall he, acting independently, sup
port this or that party, either or
neither, according to the dictates of
the racial interest and welfare?
Support Moral Principles
There are at least two million quail
flied or qualifiable Negro voters in
the north and in the south. Herein
lies latent power of incalculable po-
tentiality. How can this potential
power be translated into dynamic en-
ergy? Certainly not by slavishly fol-
lowing the fortune of the republican
party which is gradually reducing the
race to political cipher. Certainly
not by falling unlimited into the arms
of the democratic party before it has
even expressed penitence for it's past
sins. Where then is political wisdom
to be found? To me the answer is
plain and simple. Let the Negro vot-
er support sound moral principles,
on whichever side of the political
line they may fall. / supported
John W. Davis in the last election
because he openly declared his op-
position to the Ku Klux Klan, and
stated with convincing candor, that,
if elected, he would use the best
of his ability to enforce the con-
stitution of the United States. When
asked OF he intended to include
the 14th and 18th amendments, he
answered in the emphatic affirmative.
Mr.. Coolidge on the other hand was
silent on the Ku Klux Klan and in
articulate on the human rights
amendments to the constitution.
never did believe that Mr.. Davis could
be elected, but that did not affect
the principles upon which he stood.
The orthodox, patented, stamped and
standardized Negro politicians, then
as now, shouted until they were
hoarse, "Long live Coolidge and the
republican party" They carried the
day. Verify, verify, they have their
reward.
One Essential Difference
In the present campaign, ! car. see
but one essential principle that dis
tinctifies the two parties and the two
candidates-and that is the principle
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RACE ORGANIZATION
FORMED TO WORK FOR
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
Committee Named To Conduct An
Active Campaign for the Election
of Ticket Headed By
Herbert Hoover

Presenting a united front and de-
claring themselves traditionally, nat
urally and eternally behind Herbert
Hoover in his stand for the 18th
amendment, the Douglas County Col
ored Republican Central Committee
Monday endorsed Hoover and the re-
publican ticket and elected officers
for the campaign. The organizing
committee consists of:
Mrs. Ada Hill Smith, Rev. 2. E.
McGee, E. w. Killingsworth, David
Mcqueen, George w. Hibbler, John
A. Smith and James G. Jewell.
Officers elected were:
George w. Hibbler, chairman; Da-
vid Mcqueen, vice chairman; Mrs.
Ada Hill Smith, secretary; E. w. Kill
lingsworth, treasurer.
At the meeting at republican head
quarters at the Rome hotel Monday,
Rev. z. E. McGee outlined plans for
the campaign. George w. Hibbler
and David Mcqueen also spoke. 1t
was decided to open headquarters for
the colored division.
The organization presented by the
Icolored committee was received by
Harry o. Palmer, chairman of the
Douglas county republican central
committee, who asked that plan for
the campaign be submitted. Cam
paig nplans will be decided upon by
the colored committee at meeting
Tuesday.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

a magnificent voice, powerful, yet
modulated, and as soft as velvet in
her tone, as was exhibited in her rem
dition of % Patria Mia in a manner
that surprised and deeply moved her
audience "-Giornale d'Italia, Tivoli,
Italy.
The Chicago Herald says: "Cole-
Talbert is mistress of song;;" and The
New York Evening World: "Miss Tai
bert's voice has body and vibrancy
Of the true dramatic type. The tenn
peramental attributes that should at
tend that genre are hers. In a pro-
gram ranging from Scarlatti to Wolf
and then on to Castlenueve-Tedesc
no want of versatility was discovered,
nor of admirable diction."
These opinions of discriminating
musical critics at home and abroad
bear testimony to Florence Cole-Tal-
bert's ability as one of our races
most outstanding artists of song.
Many of the prominent white citi-
zens who heard Nine. Talbert when
she sang here five years ago are an
xious to hear her again and have
bought tickets for the recital as have
also many of the former colored pa
irons.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Florence Cole-Talbert, who for the
past two years has been abroad ap-
pearing with great success in grand
opera, will be heard in song recital,
accompanied by Edna Rosalyn Heard,
pianist, at the Strand theater, Mon
day night, under the management of
a committee of women of which Mrs.
John Albert Williams is chairman.
The proceeds are to be donated to
the North Side Branch of the Y. w.
C. A.
Madame Talbert, who sang here
five years ago at the Brandeis thea
ter, delighted large audience and
local musical critics. Pleasing as a
vocal artist then she has improved
by her operate work abroad.
From among the highly compli-
mentary comments of the foreign
press the following typical ones are
selected: "The title role of Aida
was performed in most distinguish
ed manner by Miss Florence Talbert,
who has beautiful voice, and is most
effective as an actress. ."-Calabria
Fascista, Rome, Italy.
"The greatest success was the sing
ing of Miss Florence Talbert, who has
The monitor., 1928-09-21
HILLSIDE WHIST CLUB

The Hillside Whist club met at the
residence of Mr.. C. e. Reese, 1858
Corby street, Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 18. The Hillside Whist club
wishes to challenge any club that will
accept it's invitation and cooperate
with it in game Of prize whist. For
further information call Web. 3637
between the 1st of October and ask
for the club reporter. Prizes will be
worth your effort.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
OLD SOLDIERS ATTENDING
ENCAMPMENT

p. w. Waddles and Judah Miles,
members Of the Old Guard Post, G.
A. R., left Sunday morning to attend
the national grand encampment at
Denver, Colo. These two comrades
who wore the Union blue have al
ways made it a point to attend the
annual encampment. j. G. Moore OF
Hennessey, Okla, father of Mrs.
Waddles of Omaha, goes as a repre-
sentative Of his post.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Negro voters are boiling and re-
voting against traditional party lines
as they have never done before. Ne
gro Smith organizations, north, south,
east, and west, are about as numer-
GUS as those for his republican op-
ponent. According to my personal
observation and the best information
/ can secure, about three colored men
out of five, when approached as to
their preference, openly declare for
Smith or remain non-committal. If
the republican contingent is better
organized and co-ordinated than the
democratic rivals, it is by reason of
the fact that the G. o. P. has built
up a more competent staff Of pro-
fessional politicians who are adopts
at the game. There is but one prac-
tical remedy for this restlessness and
dissatisfaction, which the republican
party is not willing to apply. AS
long as the G. o. P. ignores the 18th
and 18th amendments, flirts with lily
whites and crucifies the Negro parti-
cipants, it cannot expect that self
respecting Negroes will support its
cause with enthusiasm and gladness.
If Charles Sumner and Thaddeus
Stevens had been delegates to the
Kansas City convention they would
have walked out the moment the
party refused to stress the human
rights amendments. Every Negro
delegate would have followed them.
The race is left no positive reason
for supporting the glorious party Of
the olden day. It's moral grandure
has departed. It's only appeal to Ne
gro support is comparative and neg
ative.
Whittier Will He Go?
If the colored voter bolts the re-
publican party, whittier will he go?
The democratic rival certainly does
not offer anything better, in some
respects the prospect is decidedly
worse. Shall the Negro, then, remain
forever in the republican party, and
allow himself to be reduced to poll
tical nullity by his own acquies-
cence? Shall he espouse the demo-
cratic cause with all of it's past rec
ord of political unfriendliness? Or
The monitor., 1928-09-21
ELECTED vIcE-PREsIDENT

Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith return
ed Friday night from three weeks
visit to Chicago where she attended
the annual meeting of the National
Hairdressers' and Cosmeticians'
league, held September A to z inclu-
sive. Mrs. Smith was elected vice
president Of the organization. The
next meeting of the league will be
held in st. Louis.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
FORMER OMAHA PASTOR
VISITING OLD FRIENDS

The Rev. w. F. Bolts, now pastor
of st. Paul's Baptist church, Los An
geles, Cal, formerly pastor of Zion
Baptist church of this city for II
years, is visiting old friends and par
ishioners here. He is en- route home
at Louisville, KY. Mrs. Bolts accom-
panies him.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
OMAHA LOCALS

Mrs. Betty Thompson, 1114 North
Twenty-second street, is visiting her
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Butler,
in Jonesborough, Ark, and other rel
atives in Little Rock, Ark. En- route
home she will visit relatives in Kan
sas City, Mo. She will be gone three
weeks.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
NORTH SIDE BRANCH
Y. w. c. A. NOTES

DIR. Edith Hale Swift of the Amer
lean Social Hygiene association OF
New York, will address meeting for
women and girls on Sunday, Septem-
Der 30th, at A o'clock, at the North
Side Brand, Y. w. C. A. DIR. Hale
Swift's subject will be "The Value of
Health Hygiene in the Home" Moth
ers are especially urged to come with
their daughters.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Mrs. J. C. Brewer attended the
of the A. M. E. church in
Leavenworth, Kansas, last week.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Miss Lorraine Williams, who has
been the house guest of her sister,
Mrs. Saybert Hanger, left last Fri
day for Pittsburgh, where she was
called by the illness Of two sisters
there.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Hear Florence Cole-Talbert sing on
Monday night at the Strand theater.
ADV.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Mrs. Luella Mae Mccullough died
at her home, 2430 Patrick avenue,
Monday, Septmber 10, after long
and painful illness. She was buried
Thursday, September 13, at 2 o'clock
from st. Johns A. M. E. church. In
the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. H.
Grant, who was away attending the
conference, Rev. Russell Taylor kof-
ficiated.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Mrs. Alphonso Wilson returned
Sunday from a pleasant two weeks
visit in Chicago, Ill.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Mrs. ]. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street,
returned Friday morning from very
pleasant three weeks visit in Chicago.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Myers and
daughters left Saturday night by
auto for Nashville, Tenn, where their
daughter, Hazel, will enter Fisk uni
versity. They were accompanied by
Miss Aline Burnett, who will also en-
ter Fisk. They expect to visit in Ken
lucky, Ohio and the lake region be-
fore returning home.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Miss Margie L. Danley, executive
secretary, together with the Misses
Josephine Martin and Ollie Mattison,
two of the High School Girl Reserves,
attended the weekend setting-up con-
fernce for high school Reserves at
Camp Brewster. Miss Martin took
part in the ceremonial, Miss Mattison
assisted with the music and Miss Dan
ley read Negro poetry.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

Miss Grace Adams, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Adams, 2806
North Twenty-sixth street, left Tues
day evening for Atlanta, Ga, to re-
enter the university there. She will
visit an aunt in Memphis, Tenn, en-
route.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

The North Side Branch was repre-
sented at the board of directors
luncheon by Mrs. j. A. Williams, Miss
Margie L. Danley, Mrs. 2. c. McGee,
Mrs. J. H. Hutton, Mrs. Herbert Wig
gins and Mrs. Minnie Dixon.
The monitor., 1928-09-21

The North Side Branch, Y. w. C.
A., is seeking to meet the community
needs and is offering the following
classes: Art class, with Mrs. A. JEFF
fers, instructor, beginning Tuesday,
October 9, for eight weeks, at $2.75
for the course; Dressmaking, with
Miss Emily Mercer, instructor, begin
ming Friday, October IL, 7:30 p. m.
to 9:30 p. ~, eight weeks, $2.75 for
the course; Public Speaking, Mr.. G.
A. Burrell, instructor, beginning Fri
day, October IL, and continuoing for
two terms of nine weeks each. Five
dollars ($5.00) for two terms, pay
able in advance or $500 each term;
Gymnasium class announcements will
be made later. Other classes formed
upon request and sufficient registra-
ton. Please register as soon as pos
sible.
The night school will open Monday,
October 8, with Mrs. E. w. johnson
as principal. Vespers under the di-
rection Of Mrs. Hiram Greenfield will
open October IA. Further announce
ments will follow.
The monitor., 1928-09-21
One Essential Difference

In the present campaign, ! car. see
but one essential principle that dis
tinctifies the two parties and the two
candidates-andt that is the principle
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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
What Has Been Said

Here the statements of some of the big fig
ures in Boulder Dam legislation made to Charles
P Squires, veteran Colorado River Commissioner for
Nevada, and Editor of the Age:
Senator Key Pittman: Il congratulate the State
of Nevada upon the remarkable accomplishments of
her commissioners and her representatives in Con-
gress only for the successful passage of the bill
in such expeditions manner but upon the fact
that Nevada obtained absolute justice and than
the most optimistic could have hoped for. This is
the greatest enterprise since the building of the
Panama Canal 1t will mean enormous develop
ment in the southern part of the State with great
incidental benefits reaching to all parts of Nevada.
Il rejoice with the people of Las Vegas and Clark
County in the great prosperity that will be theirs and
to which they justly entitled
Senator Hiram Johnson: "a wonderful victory.
gratified the splendid support Boulder Dam
received in the Senate"
Representative Swing: "A great victory and a
fine bill"
Senator Phipps: I'VE have passed a good bill
Senator Hayden "a far better bill than we
hoped for. 1 hope Arizona will promptly enter into
a tr-state compact according the of the bill
and ratify the Colorado River Compact"
w. B. Mathews: "A good BILL and it means great
things for Nevada, Arizona, California and the whole
Colorado River basin"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
OVER TWO DAYS
FROM TONOPAH

e. C. Brown. highway engineer,
with the Bureau Of Pubic Roads,
San Francisco, expected to reach
Las Vegas from Carson City, via
Tonopah Thursday evening. In
stead he arrived about noon to-
day.
Leaving Tonopah by stage
Thursday morning, q snow storm
was encountered at the Divide
Summit, which surpassed anything
that territory had seen In some
years. After struggling to get
through for three hours, the stage
put back into Tonopah.
Yesterday morning another
start was made, and it took all
day to reach Beatty.
Leaving Beatty this morning,
Mr.. Brown came on to Las Vegas
with L. P. Kimball, who operates
the Beatty-Las Vegas stage.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
HON. s s. ARENT1
PURCHASES HOME

A real estate transaction took
place yesterday during the ex-
citement preceding the passage Of
the Boulder Dam bill which con-
tanned dramatic elements.
A two-day correspondence by
wire, including lengthy real eS-
tate descriptions, resulted in Mr.
Arentzs securing q valuable piece
Of real estate Just before it was
withdrawn from the market.
On Thursday Tom Carroll, To-
cal realtor received q wire from
Arentz, stating that he wished to
purchase a site for q home, and
to get something worth while for
him
Mr.. Carroll got busy at once,
and spent $40 on kilograms deS-
cribing to Mr.. Arentz several
available sites.
IN reply came q wire stating
that after considering the various
pieces offered, Arentz had dectd-
ed to purchase rs feet, east 'front.'
age, in block IS South Addition
on the west side Of South Sixth
street.
The sale was clinched, but a
few minutes later would have
been too late as the former own
er was seriously considering With
drawing the property from the
market.
Congressman Arentz plans the
building of a winter home at Las
Vegas.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
APPROVAL OF DAM BILL IS CERTAIN
SAYS SENATOR ODDIE AFTER
TALK AT WHITE HOUSE
ADDISON SMITH, CHAIRMAN HOUSE IRRIGATION
COMMITTEE SAYS SWIFT APPROVAL OF DAM
BILL WILL BE GIVEN BY HIS COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, Especial to the Age)-I am
much pleased the wire of congratulations from the
Age the Boulder Dam victory. The Nevada delegation
federal and state happy the outcome and
worked unngy for the success of this legislation
congratulate Las Vegas it's assured splendid future
by the passage legislation said Senator Tasker L.
Oddie in dispatch to the Age today.
This morning had a very satisfactory interview
President Coolidge this legislation and feel
that the house accepts the principal amendments
he will approve the bill.
Il have today requested the Secretary of the Interior
cooperate with the treasury and postoce departments
providing for the erection of fine permanent federal
building for Las Vgas and have assured him that
of the tremendous increase in activities
together with the increase in industries and population
which will Vegas because of this legislation
large building will be needed
"I have strongly advocated the construction of
large fine building for this purpose rather than
the housing of Boulder Dam governmental activities in
temporary Chas. p Squires is cooperating
with strongly in this matter and will meet various
federal officials in connection with it"
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (AP)-The possibility that
the Boulder Dam bill be accepted by the house passed
by promptly President Coolidge
today advanced by Chairman Addison T. Smith, of the
House Irrigation Committee who said that the optimistic
members of his committee would desire early action and
the bill might speeded President by having
the House without the bill going into conference
WASHlNGION, Dec. 10, (AP-Ater conference
with President Coolidge, Senator Odde of Nevada
pressed confidence that the Executive would approve the
Boulder Bill saying they all the important
changes.
Odde said he wholly satisfied with the interview
Rejoicing the passage of the Swng-JohnsOn bill,
congressional leaders interested i'll the hope
full that the final legislative work will be completed
and the bill the President.
House leaders, upon whom the step largely de-
pends anxious to get the measure Coolidge and
have planned conferences with their colleagues deter
mine whether the bill be conference between the
two houses the house be asked accept the
changes forthwith
If strength is found in the House to pass the bill with
the Senate changes, conference would be unnecessary
and the chances of the bill getting caught in the final
legislative jam obvated.
Meanwhile, Washington spculatd how the Presi-
dent would receive the bill.
In the past Senator Johnson has said he felt
Coolidge approved and other supporters they believed
the Presidents requirements mentioned in his annual
message had been met, many staunch administration
Senators voting for the bill yesterday.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
KING PUTS UP
BRAVE FIGHT

LONDON, Dec. is. iP - The
King, Worn by his long struggle
against illness is still fighting
bravely for a new foothold on
life.
The King suffered something Of
a setback after the ordeal of
Wednesday when operations were
performed for the removal Of
purulent fluid from the base Of
the right lung.
The morning bulletin served
somewhat TO alleviate the dismay
felt in official circles. indicating
the King had had several hours
sleep and that his pulse was
steady.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
BORN

SANTA CRUZ: Mr.. and Mrs.
Emilio a son. Main and Stewart
streets. December II, 1928.
ROCKWELL: Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W., a daughter. WeStside. Decem-
ber IA, 1928.
DR.. c. E. Bulette reports all
parties doing nicely.
MYERS: Mr.. and Mrs. Roy, an
8 pound daughter, Westside, Dec.
FOREMASTER: Mr.. and Mrs.
Lamar, pound daughter, at Las
Vegas Hospital. Dec. II.
DR.. F. NJ Ferguson reports
mothers and babes making good
progress.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-15
ELECTRIC CHAIR
USED FIRST TIME

POLIET. Ill, Dec. IS, LP-The
electric chair was used in Illinois
for the first time as an inStru-
ment of death in the triple ex-
ecution of Mominic BreSSettt,
Chippewa Indian, John Browne,
and Claude Clark, who were elec-
trocuted at seven this morning for
the murder last MAY of VIII Peck.
Lake county farmer.