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THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor.
$2.00 a Year—S Cent, a CopyOMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1927Vol. XIII—No. 8 Whole Number 630
Boy Murdered; Stepfather Is Accused
World Census Puts Negro Race Fourth
The Total African, or Negro, Popu
lation of the World la Placed
at 107,000,000—European
American Group Leads
New York—Negroes compose the
fourth largest racial group of the
world’s population, according to an
exact census of all the world compiled
by German professor of Berlin, Dr.
Alois Mueller. The census completed
after a painstaking and prolonged
research, is regarded as approximate
ly accurate—that is, within a few
millions—and one which especially
indicates the proportionate numbers
of the various grand divisions of the
race.
European-American Leads
Me arranges all the tribes and na
tions of the earth in eighteen groups.
Of these, the largest is composed of
the European-American peoples, with
an aggregate of no fewer than 658,
000,000 souls. Second is the East
Asia group, comprising the Chinese
and Japanese, with 576,000,000, and
the third is the South Asia, or Indian,
with 317,000,000. These might be
called the “Big Three.” The fourth
group is the African, or Negro, with
107,000,000, closely followed by the
Oriental, or West Asia, with 100,000,
000, while the Malayan group stands
sixth, with only 67,000,000.
Other Groups Are Smaller
The remaining twelve groups are
comparatively small. The American
Indians, comprising, of course, those
in Central and South America, are
credited with 14,000,000; the Tun
guses of Northern Asia with 12,000,
NATIONAL HEAD OF
ELKS’ BROTHERHOOD IS
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS
Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler, Relies
Upon His Unequalled Record of
Achievement to Re-elect
Him
OPPOSITION IS NEGLIGIBLE
Washington, D. C.—J. Finley Wil
son, in a statement made today, has
the following to say:
"My election as the next Grand
Exalted Ruler of the Elks is assured.
Whatever opposition there i sto my
re-election, it is negligible. The rank
and file of our great fraternity is
rallying to my standard in increasing
numbers daily. So great is the rush
to the band wagon that it would not
surprise me if I got 98 per cent of
the vote of the delegates to the Grand
Lodge convention.
"I have maintained my record in
the organization of new lodges. The
intensive growth of the lodges has
been beyond my expectations. In
the matter of new lodges organized,
it may be illuminating to the public
to know that in two instances alone
lodges have been organized in Phila
delphia and Baltimore, this past year,
with nearly 2,000 members and 1,000
members, respectively.
“I consider as the outstanding
achievement of the present year the
permanent vacuting of the injunction
that obtained against the Elks in New
York. By having this injunction va
cated, we will be permitted to meet
in New York without molestation.
My insistence that this injunction be
vacated is not only emancipation for
the Elks but it is at the same time the
emancipation of Negro fraternities.
"The education department of the
Order has justified its existence and
the aid we have given worthy and as
piring youth of the race is the cause
of commendation everywhere.
"The excellent work of thiB depart
ment has caused the white Elks to
pattern a like program after us.
“The health program begun only
this year has brought answers from
47 state, and the statistics gathered
in the short time the commission has
been in existence conclusively shows
that the commission on infant mor
tality has worked systematically and
intelligently.
“I know of no better platform on
which to appeal to the delegates at
the twenty-eighth annual convention
of the Elks than that of my record
of achievement this past year.”
000, the Mongols with 3,600,000, and
the remnant of the Armenians with
2.900.000.
The European-American group is
subdivided into twelve sub-groups,
the largest of which is the German,
with 250,000,000. The Latin people
are credited with 207,000,000 and the
Slavs with 165,000,000. Smaller sub
groups are the Irish, with 12,000,000,
the Hungarians, with 10,000,000, the
Georgians, with 6,900,000, and the
Estho-Finns, with 4,700,000. The
Germun, or Teutonis, sub-group, is
again divided into 133,000,000 Anglo
Saxons and 99,000,000 Germans, of
which latter number 60,200,000 are
in Austria, 3,100,000 in Poland. The
Spanish sub-group is the third of the
European-American, of whose 65,
000,000 only 22,000,000 are in the
Ihernian peninsula, while 43,000,000
inhabit the American continents. The
Italians are estimated at only 46,
000,000, and French with 44,000,000,
of whom 35,200,000 are in France
and 3,260,000 are in Belguim.
Chinese Have Many
The East Asia group contains 430,
000,000 Chinese und 80,000,000 Ja
panese and Koreans. Of the Jews
3.000. 00 live in Poland, 2,800,000 in
Soviet Russia, 2,000,000 in the Unit
ed States, 820,000 in Rumania, and in
Palestine itself only 120,000. The
correctness of these figures will no
doubt be challenged since the number
of Jews in America is certainly much
larger than that given, while the very
large number in other Asiatic coun
tries than Palestine are altogether
I ignored.
AIR MAIL MAKING
VERY RAPID GROWTH
IN UNITED STATES
Washington, D. C.—The total
length of airways in the United
States is 7,526 miles, Wiliam P. Mc
Cracker, secretary of commerce for
aeronautics, revealed yesterday. A
great increase in mileage is expected
soon.
By December 31, it is expected
that there will be 10,554 miles of air
ways in operation. This is an in
ertas of approximately 40 per cent.
The daily mileage now flown over
these airways is 16,592. By Decem
ber 31 there will be approximately!
22,648 miles flown per day, or an j
increase of 36 per cent.
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ALABAMA BIGOTRY BARS
FOREIGNER FROM HOME
New York—Alabama bigotry and
intolerance, manifesting themselves
in masked torrorism, which was given
un airing in the recent trial of Ku
Klux Klun floggers sentenced to jail
terms, has been extended to cover
not only the Negro but white foreign
ers as well.
The N. A. A. C. P. has received a
copy of the Birmingham News, re
porting a mob demonstration against
a Greek, living in Birmingham. This
Greek bought a residence from a la
cal real estate company, paying $6,
000 for it. The papers were signed
and the money paid. Says the Birm
ingham News:
‘‘The buyer went to take possession
of his property and was met by u mob
members of which told him in lan
guage filled with vehemence that he
could not then, and never would, oc
cupy the house he had bought. In
great distress, the man returned to
the realty firm and told how he had
been mistreated. The firm felt mor
ally bound to satisfy the patron and
promptly returned him his money.”
PANIC AVERTED BY BAND
AS STORM HITS A CIRCUS
Peru, 111.—Circus employes avert
ed what threatened to becojine a panic
when a near cloudburst struck the
Hagenback-Wallace circus here Mon
day. Several thousand were in the
huge tent when the storm broke. The
show proceeded while the colored
band blared as the deluge tore great
holes in the canvas.
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EDITORIAL
THE AMERICAN LEAGUE OF GOOD WILL
Omaha is the headquarters and Nebraska the birffiplace
lof an organization which the United States of America sorely
[needs. It is called “The American League of Good Will.” Its
[motto is: “Loyalty and Good Will for the Sake of the Repub
lic.” The object of the organization is plainly stated in its
I constitution in these words:
“The object of this organization shall be to unite
loyal Americans in an effort to develop intelligent and in
I tense devotion to America, her ideals, principles and in
j stitutions; to banish the spirit of lawlessness in all forms;
[ to restore respect for law and order and regard for each
other as fellow-citizens of the republic; but not to engage
in or be involved in matters of party politics or sectarian
religion. Nor shall there be any secret work or forms of
secrecy in the conduct of the organization.”
This is quite plain and unequivocal and all well-disposed
and thoughtful people cannot help perceiving the wisdom of
and the necessity for some organization which will unite all
groups and classes of the American people in a sincere “effort
to develop an intelligent and intense devotion to America, her
ideas, ideals, principles and institutions.” Many of the evils
from which America suffers and which debase and belie her
true character is due to ignorance. Enlightenment as to her
character and ideals are therefore imperative. Her lawless
ness is a reproach and menace and forebodes her destruction
unless there is sincere repentance, which means the restoral of
“respect for law and order and regard for each other as fellow
citizens of the republic.” The objective of this organization,
therefore, is a most worthy and commendable one and should
readily enlist the hearty support of all loyal and forward-look
ing Americans. Its membership is open to all citizens of the
United States of America, including both sexes, and all ages,
irrespective of race, creed or color, who are willing to sign and
keep the membership pledge, which reads:
“I will deal with my fellow-citizen at all times and
under all circumstances on the basis and in the spirit of
Good Will. Especially I will seek fairness and justice in
all transactions, and will uphold the laws and seek redress
for my wrongs in lawful ways. I will do whatever is in my
power to expel the spirit of lawlessness, and to teach true
Americanism. These things 1 will do FOR THE SAKE
OF THE REPUBLIC.”
“And to this, like the fathers of old, with a firm re
liance for protection on Divine Providence, I pledge my
life, my fortune, and my sacred honor.”
We believe that this is a pledge to which all who have the
best interests of our country at heart can most heartily sub
scribe. We believe, too, that what has been here written will
give our readers an intelligent idea of this organization which
we feel sure will commend itself to our people who keenly feel
the need of such a manifestation of Good Will toward them as
American citizens as the League seeks to promote.
The League of Good Will owes its origin to the Rev.
Thomas E. Barr of Omaha, who, like many distressed with the
lawless, anti-American and anti-Christian activities and ani
mosities following the World War sought some agency to coun
teract these. The result of his thought and prayers was the
American League of Good Will. He succeeded in making
others catch his vision and inspiration. A nationwide move
ment has thus begun. Its principles being what they are, there
is no question but that it will become a powerful and far-reach
ing organization resulting ultimately in its goal of “a united,
self-respecting, law-abiding, mutually considerate, universally
loyal people.”
We are confident that many of our people will gladly en
roll in this organization, which, if it remain true to the high
principles for which it stands, and we believe it will, will lift
America to a higher plane and help her to fulfill her high
destiny. The Monitor is glad indeed that Nebraska is the birth
place of The American League of Good Will, which we hope
will grow until it embraces the entire nation.
INDIANAPOLIS CRITIC UPGES
SUPPORT FOR NEGRO ARTISTS
New York—As an aftermath of
the 18th Annual Conference of the
N. A. A. C. P. in Indianapolis, the
art critic of the Indianapolis Star has
recently urged support of colored art
ists. The Indianapolis Star’s critic
writes, in the issue of July 31:
“When the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored Peo
ple held a ten days’ convention in
Indianapolia a few weeks ago, many
prominent white citizens took a keen
interest in the movement by attend
ing the sessions and taking part in
the program. This interest in a big
national organization should not be
allowed to lessen at the close of a
convention but should be given full
play in a local way when opportunity
affords. And a very worthwhile way
in which to help in the advancement
of the colored people, locally, is to
encourage the talented young artists.
Encourage them by visiting their art
exhibitions and expressing an appre
ciation of their work. Encourage
them by giving an occasional com
mission for a portrait or by purchas
ing a landscape, a figure composi
tion or a still life painting. Thus you
will be putting to practical test your
interest in the national movement to
advance the cause of the Negro in
America.”
Miss Morehouse devotes the re
mainder of her column to comment
on and praise of the work of two
young colored artists of Indianapolis,
John W. Hardrieh and Hale Wood
ruff.
RETURNS FROM PLEASANT TRIP
The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of
Zion Baptist church, has returned
from an enjoyable motor trip to vari
ous points in Missouri, his native
state. He is enthusiastic over the
hospitality shown. He was joined at
Excelsior Springs for the homeward
trip by Mrs. Botts and Miss Proctor,
who had been visiting Mrs. Botts’ sis
ter, Mrs. Wilson, and Miss Proctor’s
aunt, at Fulton, Mo., for three weeks.
HONOR RECENT BRIDE
AND CHICAGO GUEST
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The Misses Dorothy E. Williams
and Frances D. Gordon were host
esses at a 1 o’clock luncheon, follow
ed by whist, at St. Philip’s rectory,
last week, complimentary to Mrs.
Saybert Hanger, a recent bride, and
Mrs. Ralph Elliott, a former Omaha
girl now a resident of Chicago. The
first prize was won by Miss Gladys
Brown, second by Mrs. Edith Gray,
and the booby prize by Miss Grace
Dorsey. Covers were laid for ten.
The hostesses were assisted by Miss
Catherine Williams.
THIRTEEN-YEAR BOY
FATALLY SHOT WHILE
SLEEPING AT HOME
Step-Father Divorced From Boy’s
Mother Bound Over to District -
Court After Coroner’s In
quest for Crime
An unidentified assassin fired four
shots through two windows into the
body of James Brinson, 13, as he
slept on a cot in the dining room
of the home of his mother, Mrs. Mag
gie Clay, 2506 Jefferson street, at
2:30 a. m. Friday. Young Brinson,
a pupil in Highland school, died at
4:15 a. m. at St. Catherine hospital.,
Mrs. Clay was awakened by shots j
and screams of her son, and saw a
dark form running away from the
house, she told police.
Her former husband, Preston Clay,
2703 Q street, was arrested for in
vestigation at her request. Clay de
nied knowledge of the attack, saying
he was home all night.
Mrs. Clay's daughter, Marguerite
Brinson, and James and Mattie Davis,
also in the house, did not awaken in
time to see any one flee.
Clay was ordered held to the dis
trict court following an inquest into
the fatal shooting of James Brinson,
13. Inquest was held at the Myers
funeral home, 2416 North Twenty
second street.
Clay is the divorced husband of
Mrs. Maggie Clay, mother of James.
Alan Thomas, 2703 Q street, with
whom Clay made his home, told of
a drinking party Thursday night
which ended when Thomas and his
wife retired about 1 a. m.
Joe Manas, white, 2717 Q street,
testified that he saw Clay walking
south from Q street early Friday
morning about 2 a. m. The boy was
shot at 2:30.
Police officers testified to finding
shoes which gave evidence to having
been washed inside and outside, hid
den under sacks on the back porch
of where Clay lived. The sacks con
tained coal and wood.
Clay’s trousers, according to the
officers, were wet when he was ar
rested about 5 a. m. Friday morning.
A black hat believed to have been
worn by Clay that night has not been
found.
GOVERNMENT REQUESTED
TO SUPPRESS INJUSTICES
Constitutional Rights of Race Citi
zens Violated By Klan’s Action
In Driving Them From
Town
Birmingham, Ala.—Declaring the I
constitutional rights of the Negro !
have been violated, Solicitor Jim Da- j
vis, white, of Jefferson county, will j
seek federal entry into his investiga
tion of recent Ku Klux Klan activities j
in this vicinity in which many color
ed Americans have been brutally mis
treated.
OVER HALF MILLION
IMMIGRANTS ENTER THE
COUNTRY DURING YEAR
Washington, D. C.—A total of
638,001 aliens entered the United
States during the fiscal year ended
June 30, Commissioner General Hull
of the Immigration Service announces
—but the country’s net gain by immi
grants and visitors for the year was
only 284,439 persons. This was due
to departure of 253,508 foreigners
either after visits or residence. For
the previous fiscal year the net im
migration gain in population was
268,351.
More than 38 per cent of last
year’s immigrants came from ten
countries, Canada leading with 67,
721; Germany, 48,513; the Irish Free
State, 23.054; Gloat Britain, 24,160;
Italy, 17,297; Poland, 9,211; Sweden,
8,287; Norway, 6,068, and France,
4,405.
New York—The London Sunday
Express prints a statement attribut
ed to a member of the League of Na
tions Armenian Relief Commission,
charging that 30,000 white persons,
mostly women, are still in slavery in
Syria. They are a remnant from the
Turkish deportations of Armenians
in 1915.
PULLMAN COMPANY '
WILL NOT ARBITRATE
IN PORTERS’ FMfflT
Statement on Pullman Porter*’ Posi
tion in Fight for Recognition, a
Living Wage and Better
Working Rules
(STRENGTHENS PORTERS’ CASE
Chicago, 111.—The following letter
given out by Honorable Edwin P.
Morrow is a clear indictment of the
Pullman Company’s position in its re
fusing to comply with the provisions
of the Railway Labor Act, as other
railroad companies have consistently
done thus far:
Chicago, 111., Aug. 12, 1927.
The Pullman Company, Chicago, 111.;
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters, New York City.
Gentlemen:
On August 9th and 10th I advised
you that my efforts to bring about an
amicable adjustment through media
tion of your controversy existing be
tween you had been unsuccessful.
In compliance with the law, I en
deavored through letters of said dates
to induce both of you to submit your
controversy to arbitration.
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters, on August 10th, signified in
a letter to me its willingness and de
1 sire to submit the controversy to ar
bitration.
The Pullman Company, in response
to my letter of August 10th, request
ing that it join the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters in arbitration
| of the said controversy, advised me
| on August 12th that its position in
the matter was that no dispute exist
| ed and, therefore, there was no cause
for arbitration.
You are, therefore, advised that
my final required action, to-wit: to
induce the parties hereto to submit
their controversy to arbitration in ac
cordance with the provisions of the
Railway Labor Act, have been unsuc
cessful.
Copies of the official correspond
encse, i. e., my letters to the parties
requesting arbitration and the re
sponses of both parties thereto, are
made a part hereof.
Yours respectfully,
EDWIN P. MORROW,
Member U. S. Board of Mediation.
L. S. Hungerford, vice president
and general manager, replies, “there
is no cause for arbitration,” although
the Mediation Board says there is.
Randolph, general organizer, says,
“fight just begun.” The position of
the Pullman Company is indefensible
and untenable before bar of public
opinion.
Arbitrary attitude of the Pullman
Company, in refusing to arbitrate,
strengthens our case. Porters show
hot resentment to the Company’s pol
icy of arbitrating with its conductors
and refusing to arbitrate disputes
wit^ them. Porters reply by rallying
in paying dues.
The Brotherhood will exhaust every
provision of the law to invoke the ap
pointment of an Emergency Board
by the President of the United States
to investigate the matter and settle
the dispute.
The Company’s claim that it has a
.contract with its employees, or the
Company Union, is an obvious smoke
screen which is calculated to evade
the issue.
Donald R. Richberg, attorney for
the Porters’ Union, and organizers,
are now planning future fight for
recognition, living wage and no tips,
decent hours, and better working
rules.
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters was organized August 26th,
1926, in New York City. It is fight
ing for recognition, $160.00 minimum
wage and no tips, 240 hours’ work a
month, and better working rules. In
two years it has won over 70 per cent
of the porters as members. It is the
first National Negro Labor Union in
America.
A. PHILIP RANDOLPH,
General Organizer.
Lindbergh Ball and Cabaret Dance
by Roosevelt Post at Dreamland hall,
August 30th.
