The Monitor

THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Eight Thousand Colored People in Omaha and Vicinity, and to the Good of the Community The Rev. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor --- $1.00 a Year. 5c a Copy. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS ADDRESSED ENDEAVOR CONGRESS IN CHICAGO LAST WEEK Takes Optimistic View of the Unifying Power of Christianity. Chicago, July 13.-The fifth world's and twenty-seventh international convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor was opened in the Collisseum, July 5. It closed July 15. Among the distinguished members of the convention was Bishcp Alexander Walters, who addressed the body on the subject, "Christianity, the Solution of the Race Problem." He spoke in part as follows: "I admit that race prejudice is deep seated, stubborn, and one of the hardest things to eradicate in all the world. The learning and culture of the Greeks and the Romans were unable to eradicate race prejudice. Even Christianity as practiced in the ages past has been unable to conquer it. But in order to know whether Christianity will in the future overcome and destroy race prejudice, we must take a retrospective view and see what deeprooted and gigantic evils Christianity has overcame and destroyed. Christianity met and struggled with the monster paganism—throttled it and strangled it to death. When the struggle began paganism had learning, court influence, wealth and prestige on its side; while Christianity had poverty and was without learning or wealth—but it had the Christ-life—the divine life—divine love, an inherent force on its side, and with these qualities it has conquered paganism. Christianity has slain the Goliath of Slavery. "When I study the history of the past it appears to me that Jehovah has, throughout the ages, carried forward His great work of reformation and civilization by the selection of one great truth at a time, and making it paramount until it found lodgment in the hearts of men. "First. It was the great truth of the Fatherhood of God, that was put forward. Said Jehovah, 'I am God, and besides me there is none else. I am the Father of all living and have universal dominion.' It required centuries to make the world accept this truth, but with the acceptance of this truth came the overthrow of ancient idolatry. "Second. The second great truth presented to the world was the Christ—the life and light of the world—He said of himself, 'I am the way, the truth and the life.' To Pilate's question, 'What is the truth?' Christ answered, 'I am the truth.' Men said, 'We care nothing for your pretentions, and we will not have you reign over us.' The struggle for mastery began at the beginning of the first century and has continued until now. It is admitted on all sides that Christ has conquered. The spirit of the Galilean is today the controlling influence in legislation. Christ is the inspirer of all Omaha, Nebraska, July 24, 1915 Think on These Things ALL MEN SHOULD AIM TO BE "Men who never shame their mothers, Men who never fail their brothers, Men who stand for country, home and God." DAN DESDUNES Director of the Popular First Municipal DAN DESDUNES, BANDMASTER Director of the Popular First Regimental Band Now Municipal Concerts. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing slightly to the right, with a mustache and a serious expression. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible text or distinguishing features.]] DAN DESDUNES, BANDMASTER Director of the Popular First Regimental Band Now Giving Municipal Concerts. the reform movements of the world of which we hear so much. "Tyrannies, race discrimination, the burning of Negroes at the stake, oppression of women, ignorance, poverty and crime coexist with the Christian religion in different lands. Still I am sure that the vital forces of which I have spoken, that mighty power which has uprooted gigantic evils, will overcome these evils. has found lodgment in the heathen and a place in literature demption is an established men are being saved through great truth. "Fifth. The fifth great truth brotherhood of man and to do this fact and make it workable work of the twentieth century brotherhood of man is the teachings of Christ. "Third. The third great truth is the recognition of the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the world. He is counseling, guiding and controlling in the affairs of men. We are just beginning to understand that the Holy Spirit is the executive of the God-Spirit—that He is the Eternal Spirit—the vital force in the world. We are getting our eyes open to see this great truth—and to see the need of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. "Fourth. The fourth great truth is Redemption. The sacrificial death of Christ to save the world. His atonement. At last the truth of redemption --- --- , BANDMASTER Regimental Band Now Giving Concerts. has found lodgment in the hearts of men and a place in literature. Redemption is an established fact and men are being saved through this great truth. "Fifth. The fifth great truth is the brotherhood of man and to establish this fact and make it workable is the work of the twentieth century. The brotherhood of man is the acme of the teachings of Christ. With oriental people their handicap is race rather than color, because they have not been favored with leadership and have not made the same progress that European people have made. They are considered inferior, and thus denied equality. With the native African it is color and race that are their handicaps, and being still further back than the orientals in the race of life it will require a longer time to achieve an equal place in the human family. It is Christianity, and Christianity alone, that is to level the barriers and (Continued on second page) Handicaps. Volume I. Number 4 DEATH OF JUDGE GIBBS OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Had Distinguished Career. Little Rock, Ark., July 13.—Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs, one of the early pioneers of the Negro race, died at his home in Little Rock on Sunday, July 11, at the ripe old age of 93 years. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1822, and in early life was apprenticed as a carpenter, which trade he followed for several years. His first appearance in public was in the cause of abolition and it was while engaged in this fight that he met Frederick Douglass, with whom he spoke at many public meetings. In 1849 he went to California during the gold rush and there established, in partnership, a large mercantile store. In a few years he came back East and married, and on his return to the West settled in Vancouver, British Columbia. He here had the distinction of getting and completing the contract to build the first railroad in British Columbia. He also became prominent in the political affairs of Vancouver. He returned to the states in the late '60s and settled in Oberlin, Ohio, so that his children might receive their education at Oberlin college. The little village of Oberlin was too progressive for a man of his active and acute business mind; so, leaving his family there, he went to the growing Southwest and settled in Little Rock, Ark. Here he studied law and grew to be a power in the politics of that state. In 1872 he was elected a municipal judge of Little Rock, being the first man of his race to achieve this honor. For a generation he was a delegate at large from Arkansas to the Republican national conventions and was one of the "Old Guard" that went down with Grant. He held four high federal offices under as many Republican presidents, the last being that of United States Consul to Madagascar. Judge Gibbs was a man of philanthropic heart as well as keen intellect and derived his greatest happiness from his benefactions to any and all enterprises which sought the betterment and uplift of his people. In his honor the city of Little Rock named a high school after him a few years ago. He was also a considerable and able writer for newspapers and magazines and was the author of "Shadow and Light," an autobiography which is really a contemporaneous history of the colored people as he saw it and knew it. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Ella Gibbs Hunt, wife of Hon. William Hunt, United States Consul to St. Etienne, France; Horace Gibbs, an Illinois business man, and Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, wife of Counsellor S. Marshal, of New York city, and founder of the Washington Conservatory of Music. General Race News 2 Billy Kersands Is Dead. (From New York Clipper.) REMORSE, Rew ic tre ek pee” Veo | esl » The original Billy Kersands, the old- est and one of the best-known colored comedians on the American stage, died of heart failure at Artesia, New Mexico, at midnight, June 29. Mr. Kersands started his career as a min- strel comedian forty years ago, and had never missed one performance during his long career. He starred at the head of the largest colored min- strel organization, and played an every city, town and hamlet in America. He was born in New York city seventy-two years ago, and was married twenty-two years ago. His wife survives him. Billy Kersands’ first engagefnent was with Calander’s Georgia Min- strels. Later, the Calander show was sold to J. H. Haverly, and with “Ker- sands as principal comedian, made a tour of Europe, under the manage- ment of the late Charles Frohman, where the show appeared before the crowned heads of numerous countries, including the late Queen Victoria, at her special request. Upon his return to America he organized the Hicks’ and Kersands’ Minstrels, touring the United States for fivé successful sga- sons, then the partnership was dis- solved and My Kersands joined the Richard & Pringle show, with which he remained for many years as prin- cipal comedian. After the death of Richards and Pringle the company was taken over by Rosco and Hol- land, who retained Kersands as star, touring the country for several sea- sons. After the dissolution of this firm the Kersands Minstrels was again launched, and ran for four suc- cessful seasons. During his long career Kersands circumnavigated the globe several times. His last tour abroad was with the Hugo Brothers’ Minstrels. Start- ing at Honolulu, the show tovered the entire Orient, and afterward followed the line of inhabited sections toward the South Pole, going as far as West Fercogo. At the time of his death, Mr. and Mrs. Kersands were under the man- agement of Nigro & Stevenson, run- ning their own show, the Dixie Min- strels. Death came suddenly, he hav- ing been in apparent perfect health. Mr. Kersands appeared with his com- pany to the biggest business of the season, and had been working with more vim and spirit than he had for weeks. After the performance he re- turned to his private car, as usual, and had just seated himself for a cliat before retiting when he fell over dead. A few weeks ago, when he read of the death of Charles Frohman, he exclaimed: “Mr. Frohman, one of my best friends, has gone, and it won’t be long before I join him.” Philadelphia, Pa., July 14.The city appropriated $500 toward the enter- tainment of the Northeastern Federa- tion of Colored Women’s clubs, which held its nineteenth session last week at Allen A. M. E. church. a Se The appellate division of the Su- preme court of New York has affirmed the verdict of the lower courts award- ing $200 to Benjamin D. Gibbs, colored man, from Arras Bros., saloon keepers, at 242nd street and Broadway, for vio- THE MONITOR lation of the civil rights law of the state. The charge was that Arras Bros. at- tempted to charge Gibbs and his com- panion 50 cents for a glass of beer and $1 for a glass of gin. Veteran Editor with Tribune. Philadelphia, Pa., July 14—T. Thom- as Fortune, former associate editor of The New York Age, is now on the editorial staff of the Philadelphia Trib- une. Mr. Fortune has lately been connect- ed with the Indianapolis Ledger, but severed his connection with that pa- per on July 3. He has been doing the editorial work of The Tribune for some time. Somerville, N. J., July 14.—Paul T. Robeson, son of the Rev. W. R. Robe- son, pastor of the St. Thomas A. M. E. Zion church, took the required exam- inations on July 5 and 6, and won a state scholarship valued at $650 at Rutgers college. Young Robeson was a recent honor graduate of the Somerville high school, and will enter Rutgers in the fall. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS ADDRESSED ENDEAVOR CON. GRESS IN CHICAGO LAST WEEK (Continued from first page) give to these backward races their rightful place in the great Christian family. “America is the leader in present day civilization. She is given a won- derful opportunity to do service for God and humanity in taking the lead in solving the race problem on Chris- tian principles. I am of the opinion that the purpose of God in allowing the black man to be brought to these shores and to become a part of this civilization was to prepare the white man by contact, discipline and educa- tion, for world leadership in the spread of pure democracy and of the brother- hood of man. Equal treatment, fair treatment, just treatment, of the dark- er races is the test of the white man’s religion. When the white man’ can treat a Negro; Japanese, Chinaman and African as a brother, and accord him all the rights of a brother, that white man can pass—he is pure gold and fit to lead any people and any- where. I am expecting a wonderful change to come over this American people, a change for the better, when all the discriminations, all hindrances and barriers against the Japanese, the Chinese, the Negroes, and Indians, ete., will be eliminated, and all be con- sidered brethren dwelling together with the white man in unity and peace, and all the results of Christianity. “The Christian church can hasten this great work. First, by being more aggressive in insisting upon the rights of men in the future than it has in the past. Ileretofore, the church has been more negative than positive, and this is why the work has gone on so slowly. The cali has come for a more aggres- sive struggle than heretofore. The pulpit should be called upon to con- tend for the rights of all men, regard- less of race or color, and this the great Christian Endeavor Society is doing. The press should be more aggressive than heretofore. We only retard our work and delay our cause when we Wins Rutgers Scholarship. single out a backward race and make the fight for it. We should put them all together; Japanese, Chinese, Afri- cans and Negro and make a straight out fight for the backward races and it would not be long before we would see the results of our labor. “The first thing to do is to combine to stop all inimical legislation on the part of our government. This can be done by united effort on the part of the Christian church. There are peo- ple that are so blinded by their preju- dices that they are willing to have this country place a premium upon bas- tardly by not allowing a white man to father his child and protect the Negro woman he has betrayed. This matter has got to be dealt with in a most fear- less manner. As long as we wink at prejudice and countenance immorality of any kind—there can not be much real Christian progress made. The truth is, the times call for a vigorous opposition against all manner of sins. The Gospel is the remedy for all these ills; all we need to do is to apply it in the manner it should be. “We have seen the effects of Chris- tianity in civilization and the indus- trial pursuits of men; we have observ- ed its impregnation of literature and its refining tendency in art; we have witnessed its initiation of reforms and its place in home life, but its chief ex- cellence is in its effects on human character. Christianity must, in the last analysis, be judged by its ability to deliver men from sin and uproot ex- isting evils—and this much needed work it is doing.” SHOWS made like new with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. Men's “Talf S016: --ovciccosconsaceseoreneee 1 DO Ladies’ half soles...............sccccsse+50C FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St., Omaha. No. § South Main St., Council Bluffs. The Clothing Center of Omaha Brandeis Stores When you stop to think about it, you, of course, realize the grave danger that menaces your children when they play on the streets on which cars are operated, but do you think about it often enough? And do you caution your children about it often enongh? When children are playing, their minds are engrossed with their play, and they are utterly unheedful of ap- proaching cars, and frequently dart directly in front of them. HELP US IN PREVENTING ACCIDENTS Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company Some New Toilet Goods Prices 50c Pompeian Massage Cream 29¢ 25¢ Houbigant’s Rice Powder 17%¢ $1.00 Listerine, Lamlert’s....59¢ 50¢c Malvina Cream for .......29€ 25c Mennen’s Taicum (4 kinds) CACH oo... cee eteeeseeeosene ess MRE 25¢ Rogers and Gallet Perfumed Rice Powder for ..............1@€ 25¢ 4711 White Rose Soap....12¢ 25¢ Woodbury’s Facial Soap..1%¢ You ‘‘save time and money’ by coming to the Rexall Stores for toilet goods. Sherman & McConnell Drug Co. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Tip Top Bread Best Bread Made Phone Douglas 1652 W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING 910 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 CHAS. EDERER FLORIST Plants, Cut Flowers, Designs, Decorations Greenhouses, 30th and Bristol Sts. Phone Webster 1795 News of the Churches and Religious Topics Directory. Baptist— Mt. Moriah—Twenty-sixth and Sew- ard streets. The Rev. W. B. M. Scott, pastor. Services: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; B, Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. Zion — Twenty-sixth and Franklin (temporary location). The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor; residence, 2522 Grant street. Telephone Webster 5838. Ser- vices: Devotional hour, 10:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 1 to 2 p. m.; pastor’s Bible class, 2 to 38 p.m; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; choir devotion, 7:30 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m. Episcopal— Church of St. Philip the Deacon— Twenty-first near Paul street. The Rev. John Albert Williams, rector. Residence, 1119 North Twenty-first street. Telephone Webster 4243, Ser- vices daily at 7 a. m. and 9 a. m. Fri- days at 8 p. m. Sundays at 7:30 a. m., 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School at 12:45 p. m. Methodist— St. John’s A. M. E.—Wighteenth and Webster streets. The Rev. W. T. Os- borne, pastor. Residence, 613 North Eighteenth street. Telephone Doug- las 5914. Services: Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., preaching; 12 noon, class; Science Notes Radium in Medicine and Agriculture. Like every other newly discover- ed substance radium has had its share of fanciful tales woven into its his: tory. It is quite true that the prop- erties of radium are wonderful; and popular description of these proper- ties have led to the growth of a mass of misconceptions, in the mind of the average reader. One of the newest of these is the mistaken idea that radium is a “sure cure” for cancer. The true relation of radium to the treatment of concer is shown by the following abstract from the Scientific American, and is on the authority of the American Society for the Control of Cancer: “The curative effects of radium are practically limited today to superficial cancers of the skin, to superficial growths of mucous membrane which are not true cancers, and to some deeper lying tumors or bone, ete., which are not very malignant. The problem of the constitutional treat: ment of advanced inoperable cancer is still untouched by any method yet devised or likely to be devised for ad- ministering radium, Even among the so-called radium cures, it still re- mains to be determined in many cases whether the favorable result is per manent or is to be followed sooner or later by the usual recurrence. The most competent surgeons do not dare to pronounce a case cured until five years have elapsed after an apparent- ly successful operation. The same test must be applied before we can finally determine the real value of ra- dium. “It should be emphasized especially that radium cannot at present exert THE MONITOR 1:15 p. m., Sunday School; 7 p. m., Endeavor; Wednesday, 8 p. m., pray- er and class meetings. Everybody made welcome at all of these meet- ings. Grove M. E.—Twenty-second and Seward streets. The Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor. Residence, 1628 North Twen- ty-second street. News of St. John’s A. M. E. Churcn. Rev. E. R. Vaughn, instructor of theology in Western university, will preach at St. John’s African Method- ist Episcopal church Sunday evening. Bae Rey. W. T. Osborne is closing up his third conference yeat and urges all members and friends to pay in their dollar money now. | The Willing Workers gave a private outing at Riverview park, being en- tertained by Mesdames Evelyn Ray and Cora Davis. A delightful after- - was spent. The annual Sunday school picnic wil be held at Lake Manawa Augnst (Gy dk: special invitation is given tu the public, The Missionary Society met at the parsonage Friday afternoon. any permanent benefit on generalized cancer, and since cancer, in a very large proportion of cases, is widely disseminated in the body early in the course of the disease, this entire group of cases can expect no import- ant relief from radium. Another large group of cancers is comparatively in- accessible to the application of radium so that the ultimate course of the dis- ease is not effected, although certain portions of the tumor may be reduced in size. Again, many forms of cancer, although localized and accessible to radium, grow very rapidly and resist the curative action of this agent, so that no real benefit can be expected from its use.” On the other hand, experiment shows that radium and_ radio-active compounds have established their use- fulness in agriculture. At the present time there is upon the market a brand of fertilizer composed of a mixture of the constituents usually found in a high grade fertilizer, and a certain percentage of radio-active material. Extensive research and experiment on a large scale both in America and abroad show that in every cases there was an increase in the crop growth on soil treated with the new fertilizer. The average increase for thirty differ- ent crops, including beans, melons, peas, corn, etc,, was 37.9 per cent, In favor of the radio-active fertilizer. The effect of radium in. vegetable life is to increase the hardiness of the plant and thus make it less suscepti- ble to injury by weather or by insects; to hasten and increase the growth of potted plants; to cause a larger starch content in grains and vegetables; and finally to improve the flavor and pal- atability of grain and vegetables. One of the tricks of the recent hail storm in this city was the installation of a temporary are light in front of St. Phillip’s church, to the great con- sternation of the worshipers there. A limb from one of the trees had fallen across the electric wires and caused the current to be deflected, or conduct- er into the ground. The heat due to the passage of the current resulted in the burning away of the limb, and thus an ever increasing gap occurred between the wire and the limb. Now the are lamp is based on just that principle-—that there is a slowly in- creasing gap between the two carbon rods. It is easily seen that an arc was readily formed between the wire and the limb of the tree. A very brilliant BURGESS-NASH COMPANY “EVERYBODY’S STORE” announce their Second Annual July Clearing Sale Starting Friday, July 9th a 5858 E16 9008800 SSS Exclaim patrons of our great SEMI-ANNUAL HALF PRICE SALE of “‘Kuppenheimer,’ ‘Hart Schaffner &. Marx,” “*Stein Block”’ and ‘‘Society Brand’? Summer Suits The classiest clothes designers of both continents—all new styles. textures, models and patterns. Clothes thrt deserve the respect and patronage of every man who wants the best and values a good appearance. $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00, $20.00 $22.50. $25.00 Suits Suits Suits Suits Suits Suits Suits $5.00 $6.00 $7.50 $9.00 $10.00 $11.25 $12.50 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 Suits Suits Suits $15.00 $17.50 $20.00 “Our having more and selling more cbothing than any other store in town assures you a larger and broader field to make the selectiog.”” | YW) gl) « a A a : . a e ISTH & DOUGLAS. We Print the e Monitor | WATERS Dement s eh 522-24 South Thirteenth St. ) ; Telephone Donglas 2190 3 are with fhe customary humming sound furnished ample illumination and excitement for the evening church goers. To the observant ones, this is no strange phenomenon, for small sparks or ares may be seen almost any night where electric light wires came into close proximity to trees. Incidentally, there is the tangible evidence of cur- rent going to waste, for current so di- verted is a dead loss as far as light- ing efficiency is concerned. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Omaha and vicinity, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community. Published Every Saturday. Application made for entry second-class mail matter, under A THE REV. JOHN ALBERT W. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Pryor, Asson Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertise SUBSCRIPTION R Advertising rates, 25 Address, The Monitor, 1119 N Application made for entry at the Postoffice, Omaha, Neb., as second-class mail matter, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Pryor, Associate Editors. Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertising and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.00 per year. Advertising rates, 25 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Among the men of our race who are contributing, according to their talents, abilities and opportunities, to the upbuilding of Omaha, and making their influence for good felt, should be mentioned Dan Desdunes, whose cut adorns the front page of this issue. He is a good example of our energetic, ambitious, progressive and self-respecting men, of whom we have many more than the general public believe. Dan Desdunes is the son of R. L. and Matilda Cheval Desdunes, highly-respected people of New Orleans, La., in which city he was born June 18, 1870. His early education was received at home after which he attended Straight university. While quite young he learned the painter's trade. At 17 he began the study of music and soon thereafter entered the theatrical business, which he followed with marked success for several years. He began his theatrical work with Cleveland's Consolidated Minstrels, forty white and forty colored. Subsequently, he traveled with Dudley & Andrew's Minstrels, "In Old Tennessee," P. T. Wright's Nashville Students, Gideon's Minstrels and "The Georgia Camp Meetin'," which play he wrote. While with this company he was married, in March, 1904, to Miss Mada Mabry. After his marriage he decided to leave the road and settle in some progressive western city. In April, 1904, he came to Omaha and was most favorably impressed with it as a city offering good opportunities for a musician. Showing commendable judgment, he decided to make Omaha his home, and he has never regretted his decision. He found here a good field for his talents. He organized Desdunes' Orchestra, which rose rapidly into popular favor. He then organized Desdunes' Band, which also soon found its place among the musical organizations of the city. This band subsequently consolidated with the Omaha Military Band, the final outgrowth of which was the First Regimental Band, which is meeting with such marked success and has its well-recognized place in the musical life of the city. This band, through Mr. Desdunes' efforts and because when, through his persistency with the chairman of the committee, it was given an opportunity to show what it could do, it made good, has now its annual place in the Ak-Sar-Ben parades which are such an important feature of our civic fall festivities. This band has been employed by the city, with others, to give the municipal band concerts in the various parks of the city. It is only due Mr. Desdunes to say that while he works untiringly as band master to keep this splendid 4 at the Postoffice, Omaha, Neb., as act of Congress, March 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Mr. Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Associate Editors. Engine and Circulation Manager. ATES, $1.00 per year. Incents an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. organization up to the highest standard of efficiency, he receives no salary for his work. He is an enthusiastic musician, thoroughly in love with his work. He takes delight in training and helping young musicians, believing that the study of music and the love of music makes men better citizens, and so he is always willing to do what he can to contribute in this way to the general good of the community. Mr. Desdunes is the author of a number of meritorious compositions, which, owing to the peculiar "system" of the East, he has been unable as yet to publish. In addition to his musical work, Mr. Desdunes is a trusted and respected employee of the Omaha Commercial Club. He is buying a cozy little bungalow at 2516 Burdette street. His home, like that of so many of our worthy and progressive citizens, bears every mark of good taste and refinement. He furnishes another example of those of our American citizens of color who in every community are striving to and succeeding in making good. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP. Of course, we are interested in the principalship of the Omaha High school. Why shouldn't we be? We are interested in all the children of the city and are anxious that they should have the best educational facilities possible. On several occasions we have been called upon to visit the high school in the interest of some of our students, and it was a great pleasure to come into contact with such cultured, earnest and broad-minded educators as Professor Lewis, Miss Kate McHugh, Mr. Reed, the retiring principal, and Mr. J. F. Woolery. On two or three occasions grievances had arisen which were speedily adjusted. We found those in authority above named exceedingly anxious that every pupil under their charge should be treated with justice and fairness. We want to see this policy continued. We would therefore deprecate the election to the principalship of the high school of any man or woman whose policy would be reactionary and subversive of the fundamental principles of democracy which the public school should conserve. Personally, we do not believe that the Board of Education will gain by going outside of the city. Why not choose a man like Mr. J. F. Woolery, the assistant principal, who knows the work and whose worth has been proven by his years of faithful service in the educational work of Omaha? Why would he not make an efficient principal for the important position of principal of the Central High school? ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR The fact that the Ford Automobile Company has purchased ground for the building of a large plant here for the assembling of their automobiles is a cause of congratulation to our city and to our live Commercial Club, if they have been instrumental in getting this enterprise to locate here. It emphasizes the fact that Omaha is the most advantageous distributing point for the mid-western territory to be found anywhere in the United States. The coming of the Fords means the coming of a good class of workmen, and the increase to our population; and while we, as a people, as yet, unfortunately, are given scant recognition or employment in any of the large manufacturing enterprises, we nevertheless rejoice to see them come, and indulge the hope that we may in some slight measure share in the benefits that through them may come to our city. The coming of the Fords means the coming of like concerns, all of which ought to make for the material betterment of the city. If you chance to own desirable property in any section of the city and some one offers you what seems a pretty good price and is very anxious to have you sell, think twice or thrice before you sell. There is generally a big deal behind it. Some one on the inside has got what they call a "tip." It will probably pay you to wait. With apologies to Edgar Allen Poe, we stand repeating, to our street commissioner entreating, to North Twenty-first retreating, take the trash from out the street which runs hard by our door, and we will praise thee evermore. "What a good line of advertisers you have got." Yes, thank you, we have. And what is better, our increasing list of subscribers know it and are patronizing them. July, yet. But winter is just over the hill. Better be thinking about filling that coal bin. PRESS OPINION OF THE MONITOR The Monitor, edited by John Albert Williams, is a new, nicely-printed 8- page weekly paper being published in Omaha in the interest of the colored population. It follows in the wake of the Progress, the Enterprise and the Sentinel. It is well edited and printed by the Waters-Barnhart Company. — The Western Laborer, July 10. The first number of The Monitor came to our office this week and we are pleased to find that it is to be "a weekly newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the colored people of Omaha and vicinity, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community." It is edited by the Rev. John Albert Williams and ought to fill a great need here in Omaha as a special publication and mouthpiece for the 8,000 colored people in the city and suburbs. This first number is extremely well edited and contains some very interesting information on various aspects of the race question in this country today.—Omaha Excelsior, July 10. East Africa has now come forward with a new wood suitable for lead pencils at a time when the supply of American cedar, so largely employed for that purpose, is approaching exhaustion. Steward Omaha Commercial Club ACID. The harmless fruit acids used in cooking are those obtained from fruits of the citrus family, lemons, limes, etc., the lees of wine and from vinegar. Oxalic acid is a poison though obtained from the weed oxalis or sorrell, which we cook and which is harmless. Prussic acid is a poison although it is present in minute quantities and gives the pleasant bitter flavor to the leaves and fruits of trees of the almond tribe, which are freely used. Stir an acid into a solution of cochineal. Notice the change of purple to a scarlet, hence cake icing and other substances colored with cochineal have a brighter tint if they are slightly acidulated. Lemon juice and other acids stirred into such mixtures as boiling pudding sauce, tapioca or starch jelly and some soups, generally will change their bluish appearance to a clear transparency. Lemon juice or other acid is often required to make similar change in gelatine and in strong consummes, which sometimes become too rich and viscid to pass through a strainer until cut with a dash of acid. Acids are used to brighten the surfaces of brass or copper. Acid and salt will clean a copper or brass vessel, but the brightened surface soon tarnishes unless dry polished afterwards. Acids act upon copper and brass vessels in such a way as to produce a poison called verdigris, which forms at the edge where the air, acid and copper or brass are in contact. Stewed fruits, cranberries, pickles, salads, etc., acquire a bitter taste and become poisonous if allowed to stand in brass or copper vessels, and brass spoons from which the plating is worn off, become coated with a bitter tasting poison if left standing in fruit, jelly, sauce, salads or anything that contains an acid. Lemon juice or vinegar will whiten boiling chickens, fish, turkeys, sweetbreads, etc., provided the vessel used to boil in be bright and new, but if an iron vessel or tin one much worn the action of the acid will often spoil the appearance of the fish or meat entirely by turning them blue and of a dirty color and when such vessels must be used, with the tinning mostly worn off, the vinegar and lemon juice should be omitted. If The Monitor Pleases You Subscribe Now One Dollar a Year Events and Persons In Which You Will Be More or Less Interested. News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. Mrs. Minor, who was struck by an automobile, is recovering. The evangelist, Mrs. Lizzie Howard, will close the ten days’ meetings at South Omaha Sunday. Mrs. Emma King, who underwent a seriousoperation at the Lord Lister hospital, is rapidly improving. Miss Susie Whitehall of Fremont, Neb., was the guest of her sister, Miss Vina Jones, 2629 Grant street, Satur- day and Sunday. Mrs. Ida M. Tyler returned to the city Monday morning from St. Paul, Minn., after an absence of five months’ duration. Prof. C. 1. McAllister of the Roger Williams’ university, Nashville, Tenn., is a visitor in our city. He is stop- ping with Mrs. J. D. Wright. Miss Frankie Sessums of Houston, Tex., arrived in the city Saturday to be the guest of Mrs. Walter L. Seals, 2514 North Twenty-fifth street. Miss Clara Kellogg, a school teach- er of St. Louis, Mo., is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Nettie Kellogg, of 2218 North Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. J. D. Wright entertained a few friends informally Friday night, July 16th, at her residence, 2515 North Twenty-sixth street, in honor of Mrs. John C. Green of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Lizzie Howard, the evangelist who has been conducting services In the Methodist church, South Omaha of which the Rey. H. Shepherd is the pastor, will close her meetings tomor- row. Mrs. Tillie Johnson of Miller’s Fer- ry, Alabama, Normal school, who has been touring the West, arrived in tne city yesterday to be the guest of Mrs. J. D. Wright, 2515 North Twenty-sixth street. Harry Buford, Bruce Kinley and Charley Joyner leave Thursday for an automobile trip to Chicago, where they expect to arrive Sunday after- noon. They will carry a letter from the editor of The Monitor to the edi- tor of the Chicago Defender. Mr. Samuel Westerfield, who is a clerk in the state department at Washington, D. C., and is taking a law course at Howard university, was SNR ERDil i hahcctcarns actin neater etiam aaa THE MONITOR an Omaha visitor Sunday and Mon day, en route to his home in Lincoln, where he will spend the rest of his month's vacation, visiting his mother. Mr. Westerfield received his appoint- ment through William Jennings Bryan. The musical festival and bazaar given by Mount Moriah Baptist church last week was a success so- cially and financially. Owing to the rainy weather, the original plan of holding it at Tabernacle park, Twen- ty-fourth and Patrick avenue, had to be abandoned and the festival was held in the church. Miss Mamie Wil- lis was the prize winner in the girls’ popularity contest, receiving 555 votes. St. Philip’s annual lawn social, postponed from Thursday, July 15th, on account of rain, was held Monday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Buford, 3510 Blondo street. The beautiful lawn, one of the larg- est and prettiest of those owned by our people in the city, was brilliantly lighted with incandescent lights and Japanese lanterns. Cozy nooks and corners artistically arranged added to the attractiveness of the scene. There was a large and well-pleased attend- ance. The parlors were thronged with merry young dancers and young and old had a delightful evening. The Cautious Catering Company, un- der auspices of the New Woman’s Reform Circle, will give a “C” sup- per at Zion Baptist church, Twenty- sixth and Franklin streets, Tuesday evening, July 27th. Admission 10 cents. The public are cordially in- vited. MENU “Cc” Cold carved creature. Chopped common taters. Cordial cheer. Cereal compound with churned cream, Country cousins’ comforts. Cold, clear crystal. Cook’s curious compound. Consolidat -d cream. Carefully compounded comfits. The following will be demonstrated at the St. Philip’s cooking school July 29: Spanish omelet. Creamed dried beef served in spoon shells. Italian salad. Peach dumpling, using rice instead of flour in the casing. TWO COLORED BOYS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Bullet Goes Through “Buster” Allen’s Hand and Lodges in Brother Glen’s Leg. (Special to The Monitor.) Glen Allen, 15, and his brother, “Buster” Allen, 12, children of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Allen of Avery, Neb., and nephews of Dewey Allen, Julia Collier of Omaha and Mrs. Stewart of Wathena, Kan., are suffering from rifle shot wounds. Through the careless handling of a 22-caliber rifle by the younger brother, “Buster,” a few days ago, it was accidentally discharged and the bullet passed through “Buster’s” right hand and lodged in Glen’s leg. The brothers were standing near each other when the accident occurred. Dr. William Berry is attending the injuries of the boys and believes that there will be no serious results. Omaha, July 20, 1915. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor of The Monitor, City. Dear Friend: I am enclosing my check for $1.00 for one year’s subscription to The Monitor. It does seem to me that there is a splendid field for such a paper, and I trust it will receive the suport that any enterprise with which you are connected is deserving. With best wishes for the future of The Monitor and its editor, I remain Very respectfully, THOMAS J. FLYNN, City Clerk. We Roast Our Coffee Fresh Daily Namoh Brand, 3 Ibs. for..........$1.10 PGE Ni 7s pncsnsintcosmcseninceeseciteneonssane. SOR Superb Blend, 3 Ibs. for..........$1.00 BOE Ts siacsscencaeslastansatiancarestccccen’ BOO Popular Blend, 3% Ibs. for......$1.00 FEO US setrheenshakonsivesisensecisnt-cxseerie, OD Special Blend, 4 Ibs. for..........$1.00 GE Te ca cvotcrsaciasectNosentesishciis: OM 24th and Lake. Prompt Delivery. HOMAN TEA & COFFEE Co. Phone Your Order, Webster 370. SEE GRACE CUNARD FRANCIS FORD THE BROKEN COIN UNIVERSAL FEATURES Douglas 2530 K F, i Me ering es CNS SAN LIT EVERY SHOPPING DAY You Receive VALUE as well as Good Service THOMPSON BELDEN & CO. Howard and Sixteenth Sts. C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. J. L. PETTEYS, Mer. Fruits and Vegetables 2005 Cuming St. Tel. D. 1098 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fiesh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon T. J. Moriarty PLUMBER 1344 N. 20th St. Tel. Web. 3553 Henri H. Claiborne Notary Public Justice of the Peace Res. Doug- ie 512-13 Paxton Block Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets Phone Red 2395 8 years in the same block H. LAZARUS | Shoes and Repairing Work done while you wait or will call for and deliver without extra charge 2019 Cuming Street NORTHRUP LETTER DUPLICATING COMPANY “LETTE ROLOGISTS" TYPEWRITTEN CIRCULAR LETTERS Phone: Doug. 5685 Oftice: Res, Web. 4202 506 Paxton Block Tel. Webster 6446 Sam Abrams Furnace Work and General Tin Work of all Kinds 1606 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. | Established 1890 C.J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents Furnishings 1514 North 24th St. Omaha, Neb. | Patronize Our Advertisers PPING DAY well as Good Service “rma CH 5 Nay pe a Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. 6 Service. In speaking of the cooking class conducted each week at St. Philip's, a mother said: "No, I'm not going to send my girl; her music lessons cost me enough and I can teach her how to cook." "But," I replied, "can you teach it scientifically as will fit her to render efficient service in her home or in the homes of others?" "Indeed," she replied, "I am not raising my girl to work for others. I think the day has passed when our girls and boys should have to go into service." Seeing that I had struck the wrong key, I hurriedly changed the subject. This mother works in service to pay for these music lessons and the girl seems to possess no special gift for music. Because a girl studies cooking and laundering does not destine her forever to the kitchen and laundry of the rich; but if she can cook and wash better than she can do anything else, better far that she do a humble thing well than fail at something higher. Vocational training is now a recognized necessity for the masses. Now, we all protest against making servants of a whole race—a condition called caste—if children in the humbler spheres of life are gifted with genius, no restrictions of society should confine them to lowly occupations. It is the spirit of democracy that all men have the right to rise to any position for which their talent and energy fit them. Yet the humble spheres of labor must be recognized. These fields, too, will always abide and we, as a people, are to participate in them just as do the people of all nationalities. That the vocation of domestic service has disadvantages, we admit. It indisposes for severe toil; it produces luxurious tastes; it tends to fastidiousness, yet sensible people are seldom thus affected and the generous advantages of service far outweigh the disadvantages. Service cultivates neatness, for this is a demand of the rich; it teaches economy, for the rich are more economical than the poor; it teaches obedience; it gives an opportunity for acquiring manners of culture and refinement; and it trains to regular, systematic mode of living. To look upon servant life with contempt is the grossest vulgarity! This idea among young people has resulted in many a good barber, mechanic or laundress being turned into a booby doctor, a half-shod lawyer or preacher, or a poor teacher. How much better if the years spent on books of law, medicine and theology, and time lost in poring over the classics had been used in farming, successful catering or in the occupation of some trade. We have clever, efficient men and women in the professions, yet we all know of instances where men and women would have done better by laboring with their hands than by attempting to follow the learned professions. All labor is honorable. Serving others has been the vocation of all the world's heroes and martyrs. Christ, our Saviour, came to serve; He suffered in serving; and in serving He died! Do you possess the gift of service, the gentle hand, the soft voice, the THE MONITOR willing mind, the tender, unselfish heart? Despise not your gift, for it is a blessing indeed. What an opportunity to serve the aged, little children, the strong and the feeble! Honor your calling, dignify your labor by your own fine qualities. Put energy and brains into the humblest work, and progress and success are certain to those who are patient, vigilant and aspiring. With doubt and dismay you are smitten en You think there's no chance for you, son? Why, the best books haven't been written No chance? Why the world is just eager For things that you ought to create Its store of true wealth is still meager Its needs are incessant and great, It yearns for more power and beauty More laughter and love and romance, More loyalty, labor and duty, No chance—why there's nothing but chance! For the best verse hasn't been rhymed yet The best house hasn't been planned, The highest peak hasn't been climbed yet The mightiest rivers aren't spanned. Don't worry and fret, faint hearted, The chances have just begun, For the Best jobs haven't been started The Best work hasn't been done. "OLD FIFTEEN CENTS." (By Louise Mayers Meredith.) Mary and her visitor were chatting all day, discussing the boll weevil, on the porch. A squeak from the rickety buggy in front of the gate attracted their attention and they turned to see the colored laundress climb in beside a bundle of soiled clothes, slapping the reins as she clucked to her rawboned but energetic steed. "Did you ever hear about that horse?" the hostess inquired, in answer to her friend's comment on the washerwoman's rig. 'Well, they have here in town what they call 'hoss swappin' alley.' It's an alley down in the colored settlement down there back of the courthouse where the 'po' white trash' and their old run-down stock assemble when they come in town every first Monday. They loll around on their wagon beds cussing this dry town, unraveling the political tangle, solving domestic problems; and then, toward the shank of the afternoon, they get up and stretch and 'take a chaw terbaccer' and turn around and swap horses. They all get 'stung,' as the saying goes, so nobody 'has anything' on anybody else—and the next first Monday they shuffle in and have a new deal. Well, late one afternoon last summer, when these unthrifty farmers were hitching up and driving off behind their newly acquired possessions, and the Negroes were standing around OPPORTUNITY. (By Berton Braley.) More loyalty, labor and duty, finishing their watermelons, this laundress of mine happened to pass by the alley. Seeing a poor old horse lying down with his tongue hanging out she hunted up the owner and asked if it were for sale. Receiving an affirmative answer she declined a proffered and juicy slice of melon, and knelt to examine the animal. He had two good, seeable eyes, a weak but willing heart, and, though his 'marst'r' disremembered his age, and though the beast remained speechless, his molars loudly proclaimed his youth. "His prospective purchaser, returning a mental verdict of starvation plus neglect, shook her head in sympathetic silence; while she considered the therapeutic value of the grass and oats on her own diminutive and unpretentious farm. Introspectively she pictured this ill-treated quadruped as he would be in a few months—eating sugar from her swarthy hand and drawing her, with her laundry, in state to the doors of her patrons. But the joy of anticipation broke not upon the solemnity of her countenance, as she observed to the owner that she suppo the 'po' thing 'u'd be plum' tuck'r'd out by mornin'. Obviously her prediction would come true and he agreed as much between despondent nods—reflecting aloud that he had sunk one hundred and fifty dollars there. "She seemed to feel sorry for the horse—seemed to hate for the 'po' thing' to be left to die thus amid publicity—so she offered the owner fifteen cents for the horse, adding that if he were her own and it did die, she wouldn't mind taking it home and giving it a decent burial. He thereupon gave her a deed to the property and drove off considering himself fifteen cents to the good. "She waited until her feasting friends had gone and left her and their watermelon rinds, alone in the alley with 'Old Fifteen Cents'—then she tried to help him up. No, he was too weak. So she rubbed him all over, covered him with her shawl, and came down here and begged me for a bottle of liniment and some milk. The horse was too far gone to drink the milk, so she just poured it in him till he got strength enough to swallow. Then she massaged him with the liniment and flexed the muscles in his legs, so that after a while he was able to stand and shift his lack of weight from one foot to another. Leaving him 'taking notice,' she slipped off to a near-by feed store and exchanged a portion of her day's wages for some bran mash—for which barter the horse was extremely thankful. "Slowly and with great care, that night, she led her noble charger over the solitary country road to her pump, where he had a cooling drink and sank into a peaceful slumber—so restful and dreamless, in fact, that he was able next morning to arise and look about of his own accord. "That was more than a year ago, and now think what he is. She has been offered fifty dollars, but says sh'd refuse seventy-five. I wish you might hear her talk about him. She said the funniest thing the other day. 'My dear,' she said, 'tooby sho' 'twa'n't so mighty long 'fo' I tuck 'n' fassen him ter de plow en make him break up all de new groun'—but, Mis' Ma'y, de's one thing w'at sho' do make me prutty near sick everytime I thinks 'bout dat hoss—hit makes me fell deslak a-gwine ter bed—yer know, Mis' Ma'y, I believes I s'u'd er got dat hoss fer er dime."—Mothers' Magazine. The very highest products of man's life in this world are his ideas and ideals.—Hamilton Wright Mabie. Courteous Service Always Carl H. Johnson Harry E. Swanson Johnson & Swanson Funeral Directors and Embalmers Phone Douglas 2342 2204 Cuming Street COMBS' JEWELRY STORE is just the Right Kind of a Jewelry Store for Merchandise or Repairs of any kind 1520 Douglas Street YES---ICE CREAM any style, for any occasion J. A. DALZELL Quality First 1824 Cuming St. Tel. Doug. 616 BRAMBLETT ENGRAVING CO. acid-blast ETCHING 1311 Howard St. Omaha, Neb. H. GROSS Lumber and Wrecking 21st and Paul Streets J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 REDUCED ELECTRIC RATES! THIRD REDUCTION IN TWO YEARS EFFECTIVE AT ONCE Maximum Net Lighting Rate per K.W.H.1913 - 13.3c “ “ “ “ “ “ 1915 - 8c Reduction within 24 Months - - - 5.3c Percentage of Reduction - - - - - 39.8% THE NEW RATES ARE NOW EFFECTIVE. THEY WILL APPLY ON ALL BILLS RENDERED ON AND AFTER AUGUST 10th. SCHEDULES OF RATES: The first 5,000 KWH. sold under the above schedules of rates will be billed at one-half cent $ (\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{c}) $ higher per kilowatt hour than the rates shown, but this additional one-half cent $ (\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{c}) $ per kilowatt hour will not be collected if the bill is paid within ten (10) days of the date thereof. Omaha Electric Light & Power Co. GEORGE H. HARRIES, President ```markdown ``` GENERAL LIGHTING RATE Single Phase 60 Cycle Current 106 to 212 Volts for all lighting and for small motors up to 1 H. P. and for small domestic appliances. Per K. W. H. First 25 KWH. per month.....8.0c Next 125 KWH. per month.....6.0c Next 1050 KWH. per month.....5.0c Next 2800 KWH. per month.....4.0c Next 3000 KWH. per month.....3.0c Excess KWH. per month.....2.5c Minimum Bill: Fifty cents (50c) per month per service connection. THE MONITOR REDUCE ELECTRIC R DUCTION IN TW ELECTIVE AT ON ting Rate per K. W “““ 4 Months ction NOW EFFECTIVE NDERED ON AND AFT MODULES OF R Twenty-five cents (25c) per H. P. or fraction thereof, per month for the excess. er the above schedules of rates will be down, but this additional one-half cent ten (10) days of the date thereof. Minimum Bill: For each service connection fifty cents (50c) per H. P. or fraction thereof, per month for the first 20 H. P. installed. Twenty-five cents (25c) per H. P. or fraction thereof, per month for the excess. 8 News of the Lodges and Fraternities Rough Ashler Lodge No. 74, A. F. & A. M., Omaha Neb. Meetings, first and third Tuesdays in each month. J. H. Wakefield, W. M.; E. C. Underwood, Secretary. Excelsior Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays in each month. Zaha Temple No. 52, A. E. A. O. U. M. S., Omaha, Neb. Meetings the fourth Wednesday in each month. N. Hunter, Ill. Potentate; Charles W. Dickerson, Ill. Recorder. Shaffer Chapter No. 42, O. E. S., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Friday in each month. Maggie Ransom, R. M. Elnora Obee, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday in each month. N. Hunter, C. C.; Edward Turner, K. of R. S. Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Meeting nights, the first and third Thursdays of each month. Lodge rooms, $ 2 5 2 2 \frac {1}{2} $ Lake street. C. M. Johnson, N. G.; J. C. Belcher, Cor. Secretary. BILLY KERSANDS To the Editor of The Monitor: In conversation with Ernest Hogan, now deceased, he informed me that after coming in contact with every Negro comedian of his time, he had come to the conclusion that Billy Kersands was the most original comedian the race had ever produced. Be it known to his credit that, with the possible exception of one or two Negro comedians, every one is doing, or has done, some little stunt created by dear old Billy. Billy was always setting good examples for brother performers. Managers say that Billy was the easiest star to handle they ever met. If the show was late in getting to a city, he was the first man to grab a trunk. Every time he left his dressing room it was fit for any one else to occupy, as he always swept it out and cleaned the furniture. He was the only Negro comedian that the white people of Dixie took special pride and interest in. They looked forward each year to see Billy perform his varied and versatile comicalities and antics. He was the originator of the famous "Essence of Virginia," a dance that has outlived all of the supposed high-class modern dances. In appearance on the street, no man was neater. He was scrupulously exact as to personal cleanliness and appearance. Now that he has gone to join that troupe of the many black stars of yesterday, may his memory live as a beacon light to lead those of tomorrow to the heights of honorable achievement in their chosen profession. Peace be to his ashes. DAN DESDUNES. Omaha, July 17, 1915. Rev. John Albert Williams, Dear Friend: I am much interested in The Monitor. It is a neat, interesting paper, and deserves success. I am sure it will be appreciated by your people and their friends everywhere. I enclose check for one year's subscription. Very truly yours, GEORGE A. MAGNEY. THE MONITOR Obee & Co., Undertakers. The old, competent and reliable firm. 2518 Lake St. Webster 248.—Adv. Satisfaction always in handling your dead, whether shipped in or out of the city. G. Wade Obee & Co., the Race Undertakers, 2518 Lake St. Web. 248.—Adv. The Progressive Age Printing Co. (A Race enterprise.) Guarantees first class work in printing cards, circulars, bills and invitations. 2518 Lake St. Web. 248.—Adv. Cottage, five rooms and bath, 2718 North 28th. $16.00 a month. WANTED—Correspondents and subscription solicitors for The Monitor in Nebraska cities and towns. WANTED—An absolutely reliable colored tenant for a good ten-room house; modern except heat. W. H. Russell, 631 Brandeis Theater. DANDY 4-room apartment, vacant August 1st; new; all conveniences. Only $16. 2121 No. 28th Ave. Five- room cottage, $15. L. N. BRUCE & CO. 24th and Lake. Webster 7802. WANTED—By Mr. Arthur Campbell, 3323 Emmett street, some reliable man and wife, or some good, respect- able widow, to keep house for him and his son. Phone Webster 3777. AMERICAN HAND LAUNDRY LEWIS AND POLK. Props. Ladies' and children's fine dresses and clothes given special attention. Bundle washing. Work called for and delivered. Get our prices: Phone Web. 6118, 1809 N. 24th St. Res. Phone Web. 4881 Office Doug 4287 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) Omaha, Neb. Patton Hotel and Cafe N. P. PATTON, Prop. 48 modern and neatly furnished rooms Meals served at all hours 1014-1016-1018 South 11th Street Phone Douglas 4445 Williamson & Terrell Druggists 24th and Grant Streets Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled North Side Second-Hand Store R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Household Goods Bought and Sold Rentals and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. --- JOHN H. HARRIS Excellent Service Free Delivery GIVE US a TRIAL Phone Web. 4443 Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. 1914 Cuming St. It pays to investigate before employing prices—then get ours. Shipping to It pays to investigate before employing an undertaker; just get his prices—then get ours. Shipping to any point our specialty. Open Day and Night. Dr. A. G. Edwards Physician and Surgeon Residence and Office, 2411 Erskine St. Phone Web. 71 Levirt's Hand Laundry Phone Douglas 4582 1323 Howard Street George Hansett Dealer in ICE and COAL Will appreciate your patronage 1119 N. 20th St. Phone Web. 2854 MUSIC (THE RIGHT KIND) By Dan Desdunes Orcbestra 2516 Burdette St. Web. 710 J. W. MOSS Home Bakery and Delicatessen Strictly Home Made Bread, Pies, Cakes, etc. Discount to Churches, Lodges or Special Parties Our Specialty:—Pure Home Made Ice Cream and all kinds of Salads and Sandwiches Phone Web. 6507 2530 Lake Street Omaha, Neb. MRS. J. M. ROBINSON Milliner and Dressmaker All Work Strictly First Class 2524 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. MADAM LEVER Manufactures The World's Wonderful Hair Grower and Shampoo Hair Dressing and Manicuring 913 N. 27th Ave. Phone Harney 1497 F. J. THOMPSON'S BOOT BLACK PARLOR We also save you 30 per cent on laundry. After August 1st, manufacturers and jobbers of boot black supplies and everything pertaining to the trade. Wholesale and retail. Free employment agency for barber shop porters. Special attention to all kinds of ladies' shoes. Give us a trial. 103 South Fourteenth St. The Business World SAFETY FIRST The Peoples Drug Store 109 South 14th St. Drugs, Cigars and Sodas Toilet and Rubber Goods Special attention to prescriptions We appreciate your patronage Phone Douglas 1446 Phone Doug. 3304 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT LITTLE MISSOURI Restaurant and Lunch Counter 1120-22-24 Dodge Street OMAHA, NEB. Dress Well and Save Money It is economy to have your clothes Custom Tailored individually, where you not alone get a perfect fit, but get superior quality in both the material and in the tailoring. Your garment lasts longer and looks better. Let us make your summer suit. H. LIVINGSTON 103 South Fourteenth Street THE CASTLE Broomfield Hotel Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378