Mace Has Long Been
Symbol of Authority
An interesting bit of ceremony takes
place each day 4£l,,e house of rep
resentatives counties. A distin
guished-looking individual enters the
chamber and walks slowly to the
front bearing aloft the mace, which
the house maintains as its symbol of
power. At the speaker's stand he
turns to the right and fastens the
staff on that side of the platform. It
is an official announcement that the
house of representatives is now in ses
sion and vested with the power to
transact legislative business.
The mace resembles a flagpole
capped by a gleaming metal eagle.
Its .keeper’s sole duty is to appear
twice on the floor of the house on
days when it is in session, bringing
the mace in when the body convenes,
and when it adjourns, carrying it
back to the office of the sergeant-at
arms with the same deliberate step
The only time during a day of busi
ness when the mace .s removed be
fore adjournment is when the house
goes into committee of the whole to
consider some piece of specific legis
lation When it is officially in legis
lative session again the mace is re
turned.
“Blue-Blooded” People
Favorites of Fortune
There is, of course, no ‘‘blue blood.'
but the term, generally used in a com
plimentary sense as denoting gentle
birth, does really hark back to color
origin. Not of blood, though. The
reference Is to the color of the veins.
Families who through several gen
erations possessed sufficient wealth to
enable them to escape manual work
developed skins of a very fine texture,
and through the latter the veins
showed blue. That would be espe
dally apparent in the hands and fore
arms. The skins of those who, un
blessed with wealth, had to work be
came hard, and the vein? were hardly
diseernable.
Thus, although “hlue-veined” or
"fine-skinned” would have been more
correct, the term “blue-blooded” came
into use to denote the aristocracy, and
it would seem, from old writings, that
it was the popular belief that the
term expressed the literal fact—Kan
sas City Times.
Siamese River Gardens
In most eastern countries the riv
ers run low during the nonrainv peri
od of the year, to such an extent that
islands of mud and silt appear in
many places. These are often culti
vated, their harvesi being gathered be
fore the flood stage of the river re
occurs.
in the north of Siam, near the bor
der town of < 'hlengmai. the many lit
tie Islands that make their appear
ance in the river Me Ring are cult!
vated by the inhabitants as vegetable
gardens, says the Wide World mag
azine.
Little lookout sheds are constructed
from which the owners keep watch of
their crops. Scarcely an Inch of space
Is wasted by these industrious folk
and several kinds of European vege
tables are grown When the river
rises again, all these carefully tilled
gardens disappear
Unfulfilled Prophecy
Joseph Jefferson, celeorated actor
believed he would be remembered by
posterity as a painter rather than for
his stage triumphs. One day. toward
the end of his life, he was showing
William H. Crane—Mr. Crane relates
the inciden' In “Footprints and
Echoes”—a painting he had lust tin
ished.
“Do you know, William.' he said ”1
think that whatever lasting fame will
be mine whet I am gone, will come
through my brush and not through
anything I have done on the stage.”
“1 don't suppose." comments Crane,
"anyone loks at Jefferson’s paintings
today, or even remembers that he was
a painter.”
Papal Claim Still Stands
In 1871 the Italian government ab
sorbed as part of the territory of Italy
much of the property over which the
pope of Rome had exercised and
claimed Jurisdiction and possession.
The Italian government placed to the
credit of the Vatican a sum of money
and certain guaranties which have
not been accepted by the Roman au
thorities. It is said that the Italian
government Is anxious to adjust the
matter, but so far the papal claim
has not been diminished, which is
temporal power or Jurisdiction over
the disputed territory.
Proapective Ruin
“Hey, Aaron!’’ called Abner Apple
dry, “where you going, all rigged out
In your new suit of clothes?’’
“Don’t tell anybody," replied Aaron
Allred, “but I’m going to ask old man
Rackett for his daughter’s hand In
marriage.”
“H'ml Looks like a pity to ruin a
new suit of clothes that way.”
Unclassified
A new serial in the Woman’s Home
Companion Is labeled “a story about
the younger generation," says a con
temporary editor. “Rut why is noth
lng said about any generation except
the younger and the older? There
ought to be a middle generation.”
Bone he ad, Anyway
Thai dietitian who says that soup's
qo good that isn't made with bones Is
very marrow-minded.—Farm and Fire
side.
25 STATES, 50 CITIES BEGIN
N.A.A.C.P. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
New York City—Branches of the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People in 25 states
, and more than 50 cities have already
J entered the nationwide membership
drive of the association, it was an
nounced today at the N. A. A. C. P.
national office, 69 Fifth avenue.
Robert W. Bagnall, director of
, branches, said that indications point
ed to one of the most successful cam
■ paigns the N. A. A. C. P. has ever
had.
“Much enthusiasm is being shown,”
said Mr. Bagnall, “and there is keen
interest especially in such branches
as are conducting contests having for
their prize a trip to the Los Angeles
; conference next June.”
Among the cities in which N. A.
A. C. P. membership drives are under
i way are: Mobile, Ala.; Oakland.
Cal.; Denver, Colo.; Washington, D.
C.; New Orleans, La.; Springfield,
Mass.; Detroit, Mich.; Jackson, Miss.:
Omaha, Neb.; Atlantic City, N. J.;
Long Branch, N. J.; Buffalo, N. Y.;
Cleveland, Ohio; and Wheeling. W.
Va.
RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE
STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv.
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NEGRO ART AND WRITING
FEATURE IN 3 NEW YORK
SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS
New York, N. Y.—Three leading'
daily newspapers of New York City,
the New' York Times, the Herald
Tribune and the World, featured the
Negro in their literary and dramatic
, columns of Sunday, March 11, ac
cording to a compilation made by the j
National Association for the Ad- !
vancement of Colored People which
shows the following items:
New York Times: Illustration in j
the dramatic section showing Messrs. !
Miller and Lyles, librettista and com- '
edians of “Keep Shufflin',” and other
members of the cast.
Extended review in the literary
section of “Home to Harlem,” a new
novel by the colored poet and writer,
Claude McKay, just published by
Harper & Brothers, New York.
New York Herald-Tribune: Two
reviews in the literary section writ
ten by colored writers. One of the
review's is by Eric Walrond, author of
“Tropic Death,” and comments on
“Rainbow Round My Shoulder,” a
book written about a Negro wanderer
by Howard W. Odum, a Southern
white man. The other review by a
colored writer in the Herald-Tribune
literary section, is written by Gwen
dolyn B. Bennett, of the staff of “Op
portunity,” who also reviews Claude
McKay’s “Home to Harlem,” calling
it a “blue-black symphony.”
New York World: In the literary
section of the New York World ap
peared the third review of McKay’s
book, written by Abbe Niles, who
compares it with Odum’s “Rainbow'
Round My Shoulder.”
Ip the dramatic section of the
World is a large portrait head of
Paul Robeson, who has just joined the
cast of “Porgy.” And in the color
gravure section is a picture showing
one of the scenes from “Porgy.”
The World also publishes an article
entitled “Noted Southern Writer Dis
covers Real Harlem,” written by T.
S. Stribling, author of “Black and
White,” “Teeftallow,” “Birthright”
and co-author of- the play “Rope,”
based on his novel.
In citing the various illustrations
and articles printed in the leading
daily newspapers of New York City j
and of the north; the N. A. A. C. P.
pointed to the fact, that in all of them
the Negro, whether as actor, writer,
or reviewer, was being treated on
exactly the same basis as his white
equals.
APRIL CRISIS PUBLISHES
SCHOOL STUDY OF
NEGROES IN OKLAHOMA
New York City—The April num
ber of the Crisis magazine, out short
ly, publishes the fourth in the series
of studies of common school educa
tion for Negroes in southern states,
the present study analyzing condi
tions in Oklahoma. The article is
written by Horace Mann Bond, M. A.,
and shows that school figures indi
cate a decreasing Negro population
in Oklahoma owing to the northward j
and southwestward migration.
Commenting on the low attendance |
figures for the state, Mr. Bond!
writes: “Attendance figures show
such disgracefully low averages for
most of the counties of the state that
it is obvious that many children are
receiving but little profit from their
irregular attendance.”
Other features of the April Crisis
include a picture of the late Dr. Mat
thew Anderson, with a eulogy by
Dr. Francis Grimke; “Bathesda of Sin
ner’s Run,” a story by Maude Irwin
Owens; and articles and news about
the Negro compiled from magazines
and newspapers of the world, includ
ing those of East, West and South
Africa.
LINCOLN, NEB.
Mrs. H. W. Botts was called to St.
Joseph, Mo., last Saturday on account
of an aunt who died there.
Mrs. Lillian Kenney is reported ill
at her home this week.
Mr. P. L. Moore is reported im
proving in health.
Mrs. E. J. Griffin 'entertained the
Utopian Art club at her home last
Thursday night. The dinner for the
benefit of the church was well pat
ronized.
A CENTENARIAN PASSES ON
Mrs. Margaret Brown passed away
.March 14 at 11:50 p. m. at the home
of her youngest daughter, Mrs. W.
W. Mosley, 1335 Rose street, and
after being seven weeks bedfast,
though having been in failing health
for some time. Mother Browne was
born in Winchester, Ky., on May 10.
1828. Hence, her age is reckoned at
99 years, 10 months and four days.
She came to Lincoln with her fam
ily about 45 years ago from Law
rence, Kansas, prior to which she
came west years before. Her family
was mostly reared in Lincoln.
She was the widow of Mack Brown,
who died in March, 1894. Of their
union 13 children were born, six of
whom still survive her. At her bed
side were three daughters, Mrs. Irene
Mosley, Mrs. Naomi Wright, and Mrs.
Telitha Lindsey; two sons-in-law, W.
W. Mosley, J. T. Wright, both of i
Lincoln. The oldest daughter. Mrs.
J. H. Malone of Monrovia, Cal., the
grandson, T. H. White, Elsinore, Cal.; !
two sons, Mack Brown of Lawrence, ;
Kansas, and William Brown of June- j
tion City, Colo., were not present. j
Mother Brown professed a hope in i
Christ long years ago and has ever i
since lived a devout Christian life, al
ways attended church, and cared for
her family until they became of age i
and able to go for themselves. She |
was a charter member of Mount Zion j
Baptist church, in which she was in
terested in the welfare of until her 1
last.
The funeral was held quietly in
Henry Brown’s undertaking parlors
Friday at 2 p. m. Rev. H. W. Botts
of Mount Zion Baptist church was in
charge. Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor
of Quinn Chapel A. M. E., read the
scripture after which Rev. Mr. Botts
delivered the obituary. He chose the
following text: Job 5:23 from which
he delivered a most profound sermon
that was well taken by his hearers,
as it described the manner in which
the deceased lived, and her fixed re
ward in the ending of life’s career on
earth. Pall bearers were Prof. W. R.
B. Alexander, Nimrod Ross, Robert
Granger, C. C. Stith, George B. Todd.
Floral offerings were fine. May
those whom she left behind emulate
her life. Interment in Wyuka.
Ministerial Alliance Augments Legion
Membership
The beneficient effect of the city
wide publicity given to the Legion
membership drive by members of the
Ministerial Alliance, from their re
spective pulpits, has already resulted
in a steady influx of applicants at
Legion headquarters.
Roosevelt Post No. 30 is indeed
fortunate in having for its chaplain
the Rev. Charles H. Trusty, whose
valuable suggestion was responsible
for our enlistment of the services and
co-operation of the Alliance.
The Alliance shares equally with
the Legion the distinction of being a
powerful and influential factor in the
civic life of this city and certainly
deserves the hearty co-operation and
support of all kindred organizations.
These broad visioned racial enthusi
asts function on a basis of unselfish
ness, having for their objective “the
common good of all.” The remark
ably efficient manner in which the
Alliance “opened new avenues of em
ployment” for our group, is worthy
of the highest commendation.
Day by day, “the principles of Le
gionism” are becoming more deeply
imbedded in the minds and hearts of
the intelligent American public. The
reason of this unparalleled popularity
is that “IN PEACE, AS IN WAR—
WE SERVE.”
Adjutant Ray L. Williams, accom
panied Comrade Arthur Paxton to the
U. S. Veterans’ Diagnostic -Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio, last Saturday even
ing. Arrangements for admission to
this high grade institution were made
through the officials of the local Vet
erans’ bureau, which is further evi
dence of their efforts and willingness
to serve disabled veterans.
In your daily contact with men, let
your watchword be “JOIN THE LE-!
CION NOW.” I
LAKE THEATRE TO REOPEN
The Lake theater will open Mon
day, March 26, with a new policy.
The first week will feature the fa
mous Gonzel White and her big musi
cal show. There will also be feature
pictures and the Lake patrons are j
promised a real treat.
Mr. Sam Nestor of Kansas City
will have full charge of management
and plans on obtaining some of the
same shows that are now playing in
Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness and expressions of
sympathy offered through the illness
and death of our daughter, grand
daughter and niece.
MRS. H. C. RICHARDSON
MR. LE ROY A. RICHARDSON
MR. and MRS. GEO. A. LITMAN
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LINCOLN MARKET
is still drawing crowds. There ia a
reason. Groceries and meats which
please.
1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 1
MRS. TRUEHART DIES
Mrs. Birdie M. Truehart, aged 46,
of 1443 South Seventeenth street,
died at Emmanuel hospital early
Tuesday. She is survived by her
husband, Samuel Truehart, a daugh
ter, Audrey, and other relatives. The
body was shipped to Atchison, Kans.,
Wednesday night by Undertaker
Myers for burial.
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you can reach up and help the other
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Louise Rice, world famous graphologist,
can positively read your talents, virtues
and faults in the drawings, words and
what nots that you scribble when “lost
in thought’*.
Send your “ scribblings ** or signature
for analyii*. Enclose the picture of the Mikado
head, cut from a box of Mikado pencils, and
ten cents. Address Louise Rice, care of
EAGLE PENCIL CO., NEW YORK CITY
HOTELS
PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 10»
South 11th St. Known from coar
to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P
Patton, proprietor.
THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum
ins? St. Under new management
Perms reasonable. D. G. Russell
proprietor.
DRUG STORES
ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24tb
Street. Two phones, WEbster 2770
and 2771. Well equipped to supply
your needs. Prompt service.
THE PEOPLES’ DRUG STORE, 24th
and Erskine Streets. We carry •
full line. Prescriptions promptly
filled. WEbster 6828.
Classified ,
FOR RENT—Furnished room ia
strictly modern home. One block ,
from Dodge carline. Call during mL'
business hours, WE. 7126, even- 1
ings, WE. 2480. tf-12-10-26.
FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Sj
Modern home. With kitchen priv- J
ilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. f
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FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 22nd
and Grant. Webster 0267.
NICELY furnished rooms. All mod- Jf|j
em. WE. 3960. ,
FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room fl
in modern home, kitchen privileges. “
WE. 3308. 4-T.
FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms.
Strictly modern Kitchen privi- |||
leges. Harney car line. Web. 6613.
FOR RENT—One three-room apart
ment. Neatly furnished. Webster
6018. 2614 N. 31st street.
FOR RENT — Furnished apartment .;
or furnished room in strictly mod
ern home. Webster 4162. 2310
North Twenty-Second Street.
FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnish
ed rooms. Near carline. Reason
able. WEbster 1063.
FOR RENT — Homelike furnished
rooms. 919 North 26th street. ,
Tel. Harney 1904.
FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished
or unfurnished. Heat. Electric
light. Web. 7089.
FOR RENT — Furnished rooms in 5
modern home, steam heat, on two
car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924
North Twentieth street. Jackson
4379.
SHOE REPAIRING
BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give ,j
satisfaction. Best material, reason
able prices. All work guaranteed.
1415 North 24th St., Webster 5666.
C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th.
Baggage and express hauilng to all
part* of the city. Phones, stand,
WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1066.
BEAUTY PARLORS
MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific
scalp treatment. Hair dressing and
manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St.
WEhster 6194
UNDERTAKERS
•TONES & COMPANY, Undertaker*.
24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100
Satisfactory service always
LAWYERS
M B. BRYANT. Attorney and Coun
selor-at-Law. Practices in all
courts. Suite 19. Patterson Block
• 17th and Farnam Sts. AT 9344
or Ken. 4072.
H. J. PINKFTT. Attorney and Ceun
seler-at-Law. Twenty years’ ex
nerience Practices in all courts
Suite 19, Patterson Rlock. 17th and
Farnam* Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180
INDUSTRIAL FINANCE CO.
810 World-Herald Bldg.
Salary loans, $10 to $60, on individ
ual note; steady employment the
only requirement. Also larger
loans made on autos, furniture,
etc. No financial statement, no in
dorsement; strictly confidential
service. Lowest convenient terms.
Under state supervision. JA. 3077.
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