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WE’RE LIFTING I TTJfl ^ /■ | |^ I I ¥ STEADILY GROWING BETTER LIFT ALSOi I I ' I I I I I Bl ^^1 I III W^T THANKS ALL AROUND! A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1922 Voi. VII—No. 30 Whole No. 341 NEW YORK MAYOR APPOINTS MORTON co: /ISSIONER Democrats (Jive IU ^ m to Knee For Appreciated Su. <i:, in Recent Flection by Respons \ Appoint ment. \ ALDERMAR HARRIS IS ^\ 'ED Associated Negro Press. New York, Jan. 27.—The biggest appointment of an able Colored citi zen that has ever been made by a New York mayor was thut of Ferdin and Q. Morton to be a civil service commissioner of New York City. The appointment was a partial recogni tion of the tremendous black vote which Mr. Morton as chief of the United Colored Democracy had loci into Tammany Hall at the last elec tion and secondly a deserved recogni tion of one of the most able and pop ular Democrats regardless of race In New York City. The appointment of Morton was to the place on the commission of the three guardians of the civil service held by Commissioner Killilea. The commission now consists of Commis sioner Kaplan, Morton and Drennan, the last named Republican. His ap pointment means a great step for ward for the Colored citzens n New York and a larger place for them in the city employ. It is generally be lieved that Morton would have been named a magistrate to succeed Judge Mancuso but the alternative was given him after another was named as the commission portfolio. Mr. Morton was bom in Mississippi in 1882 and moved with his family at an early age to Washington where he attended and graduated from the pub lic and high schools. He entered Harvard College after graduation and later finished Boston University I.aw School. He came to New York and entered actively in the practice of law and plunged into pol itics. His rise has been meteoric and deserved. It is not known as to wdio will be given Mr. Morton's place in the Dis trict Attorney’s ofice, but it is ru n sred that Attorney James McClen don wdll be given one of the deputy assistants. Alderman George W. Harris who was given his certificate and sworn in for his second term two weeks ago has taken his seat in the front rank of Republicans at the Aldermanic, Chamber. He was the recipient of many congratulations. FATHER AND SON BANQUET AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Tuesday night the spacious dining room of Zion Baptist Church was comfortably filled for the Father and Son banquet in which several organ izations and churches united. The pleasant affair was arranged by Dr. Craig Morris, scout master, who Is doing excellent work in the scout movement among the boys of the city. It was endorsed by the Colored Com mercial Club, the Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and the Ministerial Union. Mr. Harry L. Anderson was toastmaster. The invocation was said by the Rev. W. F. Botts. Addresses were made by Dr. I,. E. Britt, for the Colored Commercial Club; by the Rev. J. Harris for the N. A. A. C. P., and by the Rev. Russell Taylor for the Ministerial Union. Henry Gordon spoke on the boy’s view of “A Fa ther’s Duty to His Son,” and Worth- j ington Williams on “A Son’s Duty to His Father," Mr. J. F. Bryant spoke on “Co-operation,” and the Rev. John j Albert Williams on “Chums.” Mr. E. W. Pryor was called on for remarks. Popular songs were interspersed be , tween the speeches and the courses. DIXON-ADAMS MARRIAGE Mrs. Lucille Williams Adams, of Omaha, and Mr. George Dixon of Ewing, Neh., were united in marriage Thursday afternoon, January 19. Mrs. Dixon has resided in Omaha over twelve years. She was a student of the Little Rock, Ark., high school and a graduate from the Roman Cath olic Academy at Pine Bluff. Mr. Dixon is the son of the late Hector Dixon, who was justice of the peace of Wheeler county, Neb , for four teen years. He owns valuable prop erty out in the state. Three years ago he purchased a home in Omaha at 2870 Pinkney street, where he and his wife now reside. SEVERAL SCHOOLS ARE RECIPIENTS OF LARGE BEQUESTS Rare Institutions Receive Share of $3,000,000 Bequest Provided for in Mrs. Mayhew’s Will. Newark, N. J., Jan. 27.—Bequests of nearly $3,000,000 for educational, charitable and development work are made in the will of Mrs. Calista S. Mayhew, 98 years old, widow of a former village president of the South ft Orange, N. J., who died December 19. After making specific bequests amounting to about $50,000, the will directs that two-sevenths of the res idue of the estate be given to Snow hill Normal and Industrial School, Snowhill, Ala., a like amount to the Good Will Home Association, East Fairfield, Me., and one-seventh each to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, Hampton, Va.; Tuskegee Institute and Training School for Nurses, Tuskegee, Ala., and Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. NEW PLAY HOUSE OPENS ON NORTH SIDE A new theatre which will be known ; as the Columbia, will formally open in the Columbia Hall, 2420 Lake St., Sunday night, January 29. The hall has l)een taken over by new manage j ment who has completely renovated it and will begin with a regular stock company show. The first will be an all star Colored show imported. The j theatre’s ad appears on another page of this paper. The management is | ! solicitous of the Colored patronage ' and guarantees satisfaction and a j j square deal. IN HE HAL FOP THE T W E NT Y- Ff) ITRTH IN F A NTH Y Attorney T. W. Hell, Who is Waging Fight for Liberation of Soldiers, Will Spend Several Days in City. Attorney T. W. Bell of Leaven-! worth, Kans., who has made such a strenuous fight for the liberation of members of the Twenty-fourth In fantry, who are serving long time sentences in the Federal prison at Leavenworth for participation in the Brownsville, Tex., riot some years ago, will be in the city and vicinity for the next few days on behalf of these men. He will speak at several of the churches while here and should be given large audiences. The fight for the freedom of thse men must go on. Those who hear Mr. Bell will be convinced that these men are due clemency and will undoubtedly be I willing to do their part to help carry I on the fight. Mr. Bell will speak at Pleasant Green Baptist Church Sun day morning, at St. John’s A. M. E. Sunday night; at Grove M. F. Tues day night anti at Zion Baptist, Thurs day night. Mr. Bell will be pleased to fill other engagements while here speaking to groups of our people,! however small, who may be interested in this worthy cause. DORCAS CLUB HELPS FAMILIES _ The Dorcas Chib met at the resi dence of Mrs. Dr. Madison, 2411 Lake street, Wdnesday, January 11. The committee appointed hy the president, [Mrs. Mattie Penn, reported that the club was able to send out sixteen baskets to help cheer the hearts of those in need at Christmastide, with the help of friends of the club for which thanks are extended. After refreshments served by the hostess, [ the club adjourned to hold its next gmeeting with Mrs. Ruth Wallace 2001 North Twenty-eighth street. NEW TROUP OF SCOUTS ORG \MZED A new troup of boy scouts was or ganized last Monday night at the | Long School by Dr. Craig Morris and Mr. Perkins, scout executive. Messrs. T. P. Mahammitt, Joseph Carr and Aaron Rayford are the troup com mittee and Mr. Barnett, postal clerk, is scout master. New members will be taken into the troup next Monday j night at Long School. PHI DELTA SORORITY ELECTS OFFICERS The Phi Delta Sorority held its an nual election of officers Wednesday j evening, January 18, at the residence { of the Misses Jones, 2811 Caldwell street. The following officers were elected: Cuma Watson, president; i Ethel Jones, vice-president; Frances Peoples, secretary; Otis Watson, as sistant secretary'; Alice Watson, treas- , urer, and Dorothy Williams, reporter. , For insurance, call Western Indem nity Co., Jackson 1733. i COLONEL CHARLES A. YOl’Nti U. S. A. (Retired) HIGHLIGHTS IN CAREER OF' NOTED ARMY OF'F'ICFIR BOX HAND . . I Iso I Burn in Ohio. 2. Received education at public and high school at Ripley, Ohio, !L ISS.» Entered West I’oint. Third member of race to enter big mili tary school. I ISSW— Graduated from W ost. Point with honors. <">. Issp-isps- -Saw active military service In this coqntry. tl |s«p. Organized the Ninth Ohio. Saw service in the Philippines. 7. ItNNI-I9I.» Saw active service In the West and <m foreign soil. 8. 191ft Had charge of a squadron of the famoiisTenth.Cavalry. Went to rescue of a squadron of the Tenth under command of Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair. !l. 1917—Promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to rank of Colonel and re tired at order of President Wilson from active military service, be cause of disability. 10 1919 Vppointed .Military Attache to Liberia II. 1922 IHed in Liberia. COLONEL YOUNG ANSWERS SUMMONS AT LIBERIAN POST Distinguished Army Officer Who Held Highest Hank Ever Attained By Any Man of liis Race in the I nited States, is Dead. WAS AN INTERESTING FIGURE Graduated From West Point With Honor and Served His Country With Loyalty and Distinction. Should Have Been a General. Washington, D. C., January 27.— Taps, the final requiem of the arm#v for Its dead, have been sounded for Colonel Charles A. Young, retired, of Tenth Cavalry fame and the highest ranking officer of the Regular United States Army of the race. A cablegram, sent from Monrovia, Liberia, to the War Department Thursday, January l!), reported the death of this famous warrior, who stood out as one of the most inter esting and picturesque figures in American Army life. The cause of his death was not in cluded in the cablegram. For more than a decade, Colonel Young’s military activities have been closely followed, and the news of his demise in Liberia comes as a hard blow. An Interesting Figure. A native of Ohio, w'here he was born in 18f>4, Colonel Young early showed an inclination for love of the rigid life of the soldier. During his boyhood days, close friends relate, he was never so happy as when en gaged in a miniature battle against some real or imaginary enemy. After graduating from the high school at Ripley, Ohio, he was cer tified to West Point, from which in stitution he was graduated, after a strenuous struggle against the usual odds with which a Colored man has to rontend. In speaking of his school days at West Point, Colonel Young has often said that the harder prejudice was j i brought to bear against him, the more ! determined he became to make him self the best in everything he un dertook. Organized sintn Ohio. In 1898, at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Colonel Young organized the Ninth Ohio. He saw service in the Philippines and Mexico, and was in a number of bat tles. He was in command of a squad ron of the famous Tenth Cavalry. General Pershing had charge of the punitive expedition which had been sent down into Mexico against Villa. Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair and his men were am bused near Parral. The new . of the plight of these men was despatched to General Pershing, who sent Colonel Young and his men to their relief. Needless to say, the Tenth arrived in the nick of time, but the affair brought the American and Mxeican governments to the verge of hostilities. Then in 1917, like a bolt in the clear sky, came the news that Colonel Young had been retired from active service because of physical disability. Telegrams and letters flooded Wash ington, when the rumor was first heard. Both Prc ident Wilson and Secretary of W’ar Baker assured Kel ly Miller and others who protested against Colonel Young’s retirement, that justice would be done. A letter dated July 20, wa written to Kelly Miller from Mr. Baker to this effect. However, it was later found out that Young had been advanced to the rank of Colonel and retired from the serv ice, his retirement being dated, it Is reported, June 22, indicating that his retirement was agreed to at the time the letters by the former President and Secretary' of War had been written Every Inch a Man. The Monitor wn one of the news papers which bitteily opposed Colonel Young's retirement and was one of the first papers to publish the fact that he was at the Presidio “for ob servation.” A personal letter elicited this reply,which shows the caliber of j the man, and his love for his country. August 14, 1917. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor of The Monitor. Dear Friend: I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for your letter relative to my retirement from active service of the army. S. 0. No. 175, War Department retires me from active service with the rank of Colonel and places me on active mil itary duty wit hthe Militia, State of Ohio. Since the Militia is mustered into service, I am, so far as that goes, jobless at this date. It seems regrettable for both the country and our people, for I could have done good work for both, but as the President willed it and ordered it, I submit cheerfully like a soldier. He is the Commander-in-Chief, you know. Perhaps I may yet be able to con vince the authorities that I am not sick, and thus be permitted to serve. While I know the chagrin that many of our people and not a few whites feel in this regard, still I pray that there shall be no word of protest at this time. Let us not embarass the administration' which has only too many serious problems on its hand anyway. We love our country too well not to desire its early success in this war. If its interest can be best subserved by the attitude, which in spite of ourselves and our desires, seems to be shaping itself toward Colored officers, we are too broadminded not to allow it free hand. Be assured that I shall guard my health anil keep abreast of the mili tary profession until such time as I may be needed. I hope the war will be won so easily that this need may not come. I have no personal ends to serve in this matter nor am I im pelled by any ambitions. In spite of the finding of the doc tors in my case (and I believe them sincere and perfectly honest and up right in their dealings) still I am not now or have I felt a sick moment. I believe my’ case is a super-normal one in which the high blood pressure is compensatory for the great amount ; of work that in recent years has 1 fallen to my lot in the Tropics and I believe such to be the final opinion of the board. But let it go as it is. I mention this fact to simply reassure any and all that physically I believe myself in condition to render as full and as strenuous service as ever when the occasion arises. Again thanking you for your kind ly interest, I am, Yours cordially, CHAS. YOUNG. Col. U. S. Army, retired. Later he was appointed Military Attache to the Republic of Liberia, in which capacity he served until his death. During his career Colonel Young had done special work for the gov ernment in Haiti, was military’ Gov ernor of Liberia, and Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Wil berforce University. COL. YOUNG TRAVELED FROM XENIA, OHIO, TO CAPITOL AS TEST OF PHYSICAL FITNESS “From Xenia, Ohio, to Longbridge, Va., on horseback, and from Long bridge, Va., to Washington, D. C., on foot!” That is what Colonel Charles Young, famous military character, who died in Liberia, Thursday, did in 1918, “to show the War Department that, phy sically, he was able to endure all the hardships of the rigorous army life.” The incident has been recalled clearly, and stands out as an exam ple of the man himself. Simple, di rect, and using practical illustrations to carry home his point, Colonel Young, by his wonderful display of endurance, proved to his race at least, that the “physical disability” clause, by which he was retired from active service in the army was merely a farce. Following his retirement, the Col onel went to his home at Wiberforce. Pondering over the situation, he came to the conclusion that the best way to convince people of his physical con dition was by a practical demonstra tion. Forthwith, he saddled “Old Relia ble,” the same aimy mount that had j carried him through many a rigorous hiks, and set out for Washington. He ■ rode from Xenia, Ohio, to longbridge.1 Va. Then dismounting, he hiked to Washington, D. C., a distance of lf» miles, and presented himself to Sec retary of War Baker. He was as signed to Camp Grant, Illinois. COL. YOUNG TO BE BURIED AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C., Jan. 27.—The body of Colonel Charles A. Young, noted war figure, who died in Liberia, will be returned to this country and will be laid to rest at Wilberforce beside the body of his father. SOUTH SIDERS LEAVE FOR AFRICA Perry R. Warner and John Robert son, both of the South Side, left last Saturday for New York City, from which port they expect to sail shortly for Liberia, Africa. The couple will make their future home in Liberia. They plan to enter into the business life of the Black republic and help to develop the country. Robertson is a native of Africa, Warner of Louisiana. An elabrate entertainment was ar ranged for the parting citizens on Fri day night. A banquet and a set pro gram was given. Attorney A. W. Lewis was among the speakers pres ent. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the Colored busi ness men of the South Side, of which Mr. P. M. Harris, versatile proprietor of the P. M. H. barber shop and notsd eloquent speaker is chairman. He was chairman of the committee on ar rangements and toastmaster of the occasion. He also made the presenta tion of the gifts to the departing friends. In presenting the presents, the toastmaster said in part: “We have met here tonight to do honor to friends who have been with and among us for maiy years and whom we have come to esteem highly. But they are embarking upon the briny deep whose shores will rest them upon the native soil of our forefathers. We attempt to emphasize that esteem by present ing gifts. But none more fully than we realize our inability to give equal to our esteem. But since the intrinsic value of giving does not consist in the gift itself but rather in the spirit that prompts the giver, I have the honor to present to you in the name of this body of Omaha citizens these few tokens of our affection for you and the cause in which you are venturing to engage.” WINTER CIRCUS OPENS Ami now conies Tangier Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Oma ha with the announcement that the Temple will put on Agee’s All Star Winter Circus in the Omaha Auditor ium the week starting Monday, Feb ruary 6th. Performances will be given both afternoon and night on a large elevated stage, fitted up with a reg ulation circus ring. Winter circuses j are new to the west. Mr. Agee, the j owner of the big show that is coming to Omaha has been th equestrian di rector of the Bamum and Bailey and Ringling Bros, show for the past eleven years. He has gotten together j twenty feature acts from the larger summer tents circuses, including the Clarkonians, aerial artists; the Car rea family of bareback riders; a won derful elephant art; Madam Bedini with fourteen of her best trained menage and liberty horses; the Ali Ben Hassen troup of whirlwind Ara bian acrobats; Sir Victor with his dogs, monkeys, ponies and mules; ten nationally known clowns; Percy Clarke, renowned somersault bareback rider; the Tangerines, equilibrists, the Kenneth Waite trio of comedy acro bats; Lillian Kincaid, daring iron jaw performer; “The Girl on the Golden Whirl” and the Longfellow group of performing Nubian lions. The circus is for the public at large and members of Tangier Temple are busy selling tickets. Headquarters for the circus have been opened in room 401 Paxton Building, Omaha. VIRGINIA TOWN EMPLOYS RACE NURSE Norfolk, Va., January 27.—An ap propriation of $900, to pay the salarv of a Colored nurse in the employ of the health bureau of the department of public welfare, was made by the city council last week. The appro priation was made at the request of the director of public welfare and on the recommendation of the city man ager. The nurse will be used in the department’s campaign against tuber culosis and the abnormally high in fant death rate among Colored cit izens. DAY NURSERY Will take care of children, under school age, by day or week at my home, 3121 Franklin street. Terms reasonable. Mrs. Mary Hayes, Web ster 0267.—Adv. FOR RENT—A nice 5-room apart ment. Good neighborhood, strictly modem. Steam heat. Reasonable for desirable tenant Call Web. 0419. For Rent.—Three nice large rooms in flat. 2213 Grace street. WHERE THE STRIKE TROUBLE IS. — UNION STOCK YARDS, SOUTH OMAHA. (By Courteay of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce) FRANK WHEATON COMMITS SUICIDE IN NEW YORK HOME Famous Criminal Lawyer Takes His Own Life by Inhaling Gas. Friends at Loss to Motive for Rash Act. WAS PROMINENT IN POLITICS Had Served Acceptably as Assistant District Attorney in New York, and was Active in Civic and Lodge Af fairs. New York, Jan. 27.—J Frank Whea ton, far famed as a lawyer, orator and Past Grand Exalted Ruler of the I. B. P. O. E., committed suicide at his home Sunday, morning, January 17,, by use of gas, as announced by the medical examiner. No motive can be assigned as the cause for his suicide. His friends know that he was very much worried about the escape of a man on whose bond he went for $10, 000.00, but they did not think this weighed so heavily upon his mind. But it is known that he commented upon the sudden departure of the man as being a bitter disappointment. Had Notable Career. Mr. Wheaton was fifty-six. He was born in Hagerstown, Md. He was a former Assistant District Attorney, a member of the legislative body at Minneapolis, and a practitioner at the bar for fifteen year in New York City. He was Grand Exalted Ruler of the Independent Benevolent Order of Elks of the World, and under his administration, the order grew to its highest point of popularity and achievement. He was always consult ed in all matter pertaining to Elkdom. The end came on Sunday morning at or about eleven o’clock. He left his friends, Napoleon Marshall, Gil christ Stewart and Ferdinand Moton, on Saturday night, in the very best of cheer. His wife says he appeared in good spirits on Sunday morning. He kissed her as she left for church, and then went and wrote her a fare well letter, left it for her hands to find upon her return, and went to the bath room, turned the gas on by using the shower tube, and there took gas until the end came. Death Stirs Harlem. .His death stirred all Harlem. He was known as Frank by everybody, everywhere. He was successful in his profession, successful in political circles, and as an Elk, he was the idol of the Herd. His sudden leaves taking is all the more sad because he had nothing to worry about, or to cause him depression. He possessed a bright mind, keen insight, had a wonderful delivery as an orator, and a most affable dispo sition. He wras gentlemanly unde% all circumstances, and demeaned him self like a gentleman at all times? He leaves a peculiar niche in Negro life and development. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH The Rev. C. J. Burckhart. Pastor. 5333 South 25th St., Market 3475. Attendance last Sunday was below standard in number. We had good service all day. Those who were out enjoyed nicely. The Sunday School is doing well under the superintendency of Mr. Joseph Jefferson. Brother Jefferson took over the Sunday School which was previously under Miss Della Jones. The school made a phe nomenal growth under Miss Jones and we expect it to do better under Mr. Jefferson. We have a splendid league which meets at 7 under the leadership of the Rev. A. Rayford who, when it comes to church work, is in a class by himself. Mis. Laura Jefferson, one of the Stewardesses, fell recently and sus tained a broken leg above the ankle. She is resting well. She is being at tended at her home where she is sur rounded by her relatives and friends. KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORA TORIES ELECT DIRECTORS At a recent meeting of the stock holders of the Kaffir Chemical Lab oratories the following were elected as members of the board of directors: Dr. A. E. Fletcher, L. N. Peoples, D. M. McQueen, Fred C. Williams, John Albert Williams, N. W. Ware, Geo. H. W. Bullock, Irving Grey and J. Orlando Mitchell. SULTOX FOR COLDS AND PNEUMONIA There is a great deal of pneumonia and many deaths from pneumonia. A very simple remedy that gives speedy relief is Sultox, manufactured by the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. Hot pack treatment with Sultox and In ternal doses of Sultox is a speedy and effective remedy for colds, congestion of the lungs and similar maladies so prevalent at this time. Ask your druggist for Sultox, and if he cannot supply, phone Douglas 7074 or call at or write Kaffir Chemical Labora tories, 817 North Sixteenth street, Omaha, Neb. Large bottle, $1.00. No household should be without it_Adv.