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. Booker T. Washington Called At Tuskegee Great Educator and Leader Passes Away at the School Which He Founded. GAINED NATIONAL REPUTATION Succumbs to Overwork—Dies From Hardening of Arteries—Place Will Be Hard to Fill. Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 19.—Booker T. Washington, foremost teacher and leader of the Negro race, died early Sunday morning at his home here, near the Tuskegee institute, of which he was the founder and president. Hardening of the arteries following a nervous breakdown caused death four hours after Dr. Washington arrived from New York. Although he had been in failing health for several months, the Negro leader's condition became serious only last week, while he was in the East. He then realized the end was near, but was determined to make the last long trip south. He had said often: "I was born in the South, have lived all my life in the South, and expect to die and be buried in the South." Hurried South to Die. Accompanied by his wife, his secretary and a physician, Dr. Washington left New York for Tuskegee at 4 o'clock Friday. He reached home at midnight Saturday and died at 4:40 o'clock Sunday morning. His last public appearance was at the National Conference of the Congregational churches in New York, where he delivered a lecture October 25. A widow, three children and four grandchildren survive. John H. Washington, a brother, is superintendent of the industries at Tuskegee institute. Funeral Wednesday. The funeral was held at Tuskegee institute Wednesday morning and was attended by more than 8,000 people. Only 2,500 were able to get into the school chapel, where the impressive Episcopal burial service was said and hymns were sung by the school choir. Dr. Washington was born in slavery near Hales Ford, Va., in 1857 or 1858. After the emancipation of his race, he moved with his family to West Virginia. When he was able to scrape together sufficient money to pay his stage coach fare to Hampton, Va., he entered General Armstrong's school for Negroes and worked his way through an academic course, graduating in 1875. Organizes Institute. Later he became a teacher in the Hampton institute, where he remained until 1881, when he organized the Industrial school for Negroes at Tuskegee, to which he devoted most of his attention during the remaining years of his life. (Continued on fourth page) THE CEDAR HATH FALLEE he a cedar of Lebanon he was in both his inner ture, a grand and majestic being; and his death mighty monarch of the forest, is one of the s which has recently fallen upon our race." Alexander Crummell's eulogy on Henry Highlan "THE CEDAR HATH FALLEN" "Like a cedar of Lebanon he was in both his inner and his outer nature, a grand and majestic being; and his death, like the fall of a mighty monarch of the forest, is one of the saddest afflictions which has recently fallen upon our race." From Alexander Crummell's eulogy on Henry Highland Garnet. P. E. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, M. A., LL. D. Chief of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Possible to eminence. Born 1857, died November 14. Open Letter to Mayor Davis and the City Commissioner men: As you know, a photoplay, "the most gorgeous that could be conceived to stir up race prejudice," witnessed it Sunday night describes it, is showing us admitted that the purpose of the drama is to OF ABHORRENCE IN WHITE PEOPLE * * * WEN." I conceive of anything more diabolical than this deliberate plot to create hatred against one-tenth of country? Against a people whose loyalty cannot would war threaten, could send ONE MILLION ABOVE THE FIELD? And yet this is confessedly one production. Your intelligence will readily perceive that, this is the play, it must, of necessity, contain many fearful offensive to the colored people of this country. The scenes depicted in the second half of the film specially objectionable, and in almost every city, can tolerated the authorities have insisted upon these. The city commission of St. Paul, Minn., on license of this photoplay because the management eliminate the most objectionable scenes. City, as you are aware, a most honorable course committee composed of representatives of both races has eliminated, namely: Interview was held with the local manager of the site of the photo drama with the hope of gaining that was met with a polite but positive refusal. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, M. A., LL. D. Founder of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Who born in slavery rose to eminence. Born 1857, died November 14, 1915. An Open Letter to Mayor Dahlman and the City Commissioners Gentlemen: As you know, a photoplay, "the most gorgeously dangerous thing that could be conceived to stir up race prejudice," as a lady of culture who witnessed it Sunday night describes it, is showing in our city. Its author has admitted that the purpose of the drama is to "CREATE A FEELING OF ABHORRENCE IN WHITE PEOPLE * * * AGAINST COLORED MEN." Can you conceive of anything more diabolical than this in Christian America, a deliberate plot to create hatred against one-tenth of the population of the country? Against a people whose loyalty cannot be doubted and who, should war threaten, could send ONE MILLION ABLE-BODIED MEN INTO THE FIELD? And yet this is confessedly one purpose of this marvelous production. Men of your intelligence will readily perceive that, this being the motive back of the play, it must, of necessity, contain many features that are particularly offensive to the colored people of this country. This is true generally of the scenes depicted in the second half of the film; but two or three are especially objectionable, and in almost every city in which the play has been tolerated the authorities have insisted upon the elimination of these scenes. The city commission of St. Paul, Minn., only last week revoked the license of this photoplay because the management repudiated its promise to eliminate the most objectionable scenes. In this city, as you are aware, a most honorable course has been pursued by a committee composed of representatives of both races to have these same features eliminated, namely: 1. An interview was held with the local manager of the theatre and a representative of the photo drama with the hope of gaining this reasonable concession. It was met with a polite but positive refusal. (Continued on third page) Volume I. Number 21 A German Wireless Station at Monrovia African Republic of Liberia Becomes a Center of Controversy Between Allies and Teutons. MAY INVOLVE UNITED STATES Naval Officers May Be Requested by Liberian Government to Assume Control of Station. Washington, D. C., Nov. 19.—The African republic of Liberia, founded as a refuge for American freedmen, has become a center of a controversy between the allies and Germany which has involved the United States. The British government discovered that a Liberian company financed by German capital had erected a powerful wireless station at Monrovia, the capital. A cable connects Monrovia with Pernambuco, Brazil. German representatives in various parts of the world have been sending messages to German agents in Pernambuco, who relayed them to Monrovia, from where they were transmitted by wireless to Germany. Great Britain protested against this unneutral course of the Monrovian government, but received little satisfaction. A British man-of-war was sent to Monrovia. The president of the republic, Daniel Howard, at once sent an appeal to President Wilson to intervene. Secretary of State Lansing requested the withdrawal of the British warship. Great Britain complied, but pointed out that something had to be done in order to prevent Liberia from committing further violations of neutrality. In compliance with this suggestion, Secretary Daniels has ordered the cruiser Chester to proceed to Monrovia. In addition, the state department has deemed it expedient to send a new minister to Monrovia to replace George W. Buckner, who is ill. The man selected is James L. Curtis, a prominent colored democrat of New York, who will start at once for his new post. Liberia as a result of the development of wireless, has assumed an importance which the belligerents have not overlooked. In the development of this African state, the American government has always manifested a peculiar interest. This government some years ago joined with Great Britain, France and Germany, in taking control of the finances, military organization, agriculture and boundary questions of Liberia. An American was appointed in charge of finances and he was assisted by English, French and German deputies. It is apparent, therefore, that the United States has a moral responsibility for the conduct of Liberia, which may prove embarrassing. If Liberia persists in permitting German agents to use the wireless, Great Britain will (Continued on fifth page) General Race News 2 GAINING PROMINENCE AS AN ARTIST Cloyd L. Boydkin Attracts Attention of Boston Critics. Boston, Mass., Nov. 19.—Cloyd L. Boydkin has at last gained great prominence over his portrait which he recently made of the much-beloved Frank B. Sanborn, which has been put on exhibition at the Copley Square art gallery, where it has attracted the attention as well as the admiration of the leading artists of New England. The first picture painted by Mr. Boydkin to receive any attention was the portrait of Wendell Phillips, the world's famous abolitionist. It was unveiled not long ago and now hangs in the Wendell Phillips school. Among other famous Americans he has painted are Edward Everett Hale, Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and Dr. Booker T. Washington, late principal and founder of the school in which Boydkin received his early elementary training. All these portraits bear the mark of conscientious painstaking work and care and receive the admiration of the public wherever they are exhibited. Through the kindness of some of his Boston friends he was enabled to go abroad last year and study at Paris and at Brussels. He was at Antwerp when the war broke out, staying there during the siege and after the fall of the city. Now he is working on a realistic canvas showing the horrors of the fall of the Belgian capital. This work is sure to more than attract notice when it is finished and put on display. Like most young men and women, Boydkin came to this city an inexperienced youth as far as northern city life was concerned, having little means to pay for food or tuition. But he refused to back down, going lots of times hungry; he made good in his studies and attracted the attention of the noted artist, Mr. Darius Cobb, who gave him desk space in his studio. This act greatly encouraged Boydkin, who at the time was about to give up his studies for the time being to get some employment whereby he might earn means to continue his art at some future date. NEGROES FORM FILM COMPANY. Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 19.—A new racial enterprise which will probably assume large proportions is the Frederick Douglas Film company, organized in this state by some of the leading Negro citizens, with $100,000 authorized capital stock. The offices are at 19 Kearney avenue, Jersey City. Officers of the organization are Dr. Walter G. Alexander of Orange, president; Dr. I. Alfred Lawrence, vicepresident; Dr. George E. Cannon of Jersey City, treasurer; Anthony R. Mayo, secretary; Dr. William S. Smith, financial agent; William H. Purdy, assistant financial agent. Directors—James W. Roberson, William Simmons, William H. DePeur, J. E. Churchman, Walter Carter and William H. Farrell. The company offers for sale its capital stock of 20,000 shares at $5 per share. THE MONITOR BLACKS HELPING ALLIES DISPLAY GREAT COURAGE Milan, Italy, Nov. 19.—African troops have been sent to the Balkans to reinforce the Anglo-French army and took an important part in the recent fighting south of Strumnitza. The famous French "Seventy-fives," which have won the allies many successes over the Germans in France, are being employed against the Bulgarians with great success. Terrible losses were inflicted upon the Bulgarians south of Strumnitza in the recent battle there. Thousands of dead and wounded Bulgarians were left upon the field when the Bulgarian army retreated. The war correspondent of the "Stampa" in the near east sends the following account of the battle between Strumnitza and Valandovo: "On October 24 at noon the Bulgarians appeared on the hills overlooking the Strumnitza station. General Bailloud occupied the heights on the eastern side of the station. The main line was held by French infantry and zouaves, with chasseurs and African troops as reserves. "Strummitza station lies on the Salonica-Nish railway line, about eight miles west of the Bulgarian city of Strummitza. It has frequently been confused with the Bulgarian city of the same name in recent reports of fighting. Strummitza station is on Serbian soil. "The order of the day was: 'Keep to cover and take great care of your lives. Don't get yourself shot uselessly, which means that you shall preserve the strength of France and utilize it to good purpose. If at any moment it is necessary that you should all be killed, be assured I will let you know.'" ANOTHER SOUTHERN LYNCHING: VICTIM IS WHITE MAN Columbia, Miss., Nov. 19.—Jack Hughes, 30 years old, a member of a prominent white family in Washington Parish, Ala., was lynched here Sunday morning, October 31, by a mob of masked men, who overpowered the jailer and took him from the jail. Hughes was charged with the murder of another white man, Larus Holloway, who was killed October 21. The authorities, because of the feeling aroused, had guarded the jail for some time, but a seeming easing of the tension had brought about a relaxation of vigilance. Hughes had waived a preliminary examination and was awaiting the action of the December grand jury. DEFEAT PREJUDICED REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE Baltimore, Md., Nov. 19.—One of the striking things of the local campaign here was the defeat of Dr. Harry C. Algire, republican candidate for register of wills, by 13,000 majority. Over 6,000 colored men, out of a registered race vote here of nearly 17,000, refused to vote because he had presided as coroner at an inquest which cleared a white man of killing his colored chauffeur. State's Attorney W. F. Browning, republican, was re-elected by more than 5,000 majority, and Chief Judge Morris H. Soper, republican, received a still larger majority. The local censors of Memphis have barred the production of "The Bitrh of a Nation" in that city. The play was billed to be exhibited at a leading theatre some time in January, but the censors took adverse action because they felt that the picture would stir up race prejudice and have a bad effect on the community. John M. Dean, one of the censors, saw the picture while he was in San Francisco during the summer, and is reported to have said that it would not be shown in Memphis if he could prevent it. In one of the Memphis dailies, Mr. Dean made the following statement: "The Birth of a Nation' is based on those prejudices we have tried to bury. It gets its theme from the unholy influences at work immediately after the civil war. Wherever it has been shown, some ill effect has been noted. "In Memphis we have, for the most part, a law-abiding set of Negroes. The whites are living at peace with them. I see no reason why the two elements should be stirred up. The play is a great money-maker. That's all that can be said in its favor." Here we have an action taken in a southern city, which the authorities of New York, Boston and other northern cities did not care or did not dare to take. Moreover, the action of the Memphis censors is taken on the highest possible ground; the reasons given for prohibiting the picture are both wise and just. At the time that The Age was making its fight for the suppression of "The Birth of a Nation," both the mayor and the commissioner of licenses expressed their "doubts" that they had any authority to take such action, unless the picture caused a riot. In other words, they declared they could do nothing unless the picture caused a riot. No riot occurred, and no action was taken. The Age contended that it was entirely within the authority of Commissioner Bell to revoke the license of the theatre in which the picture was being produced. We note that within the past week he has revoked the licenses of two burlesque theatres giving performances of an objectionable character; however, "The Birth of a Nation" still goes on, playing to crowded houses. Perhaps, after all, it is the South that we shall need to thank for stopping this libel on the race.—New York Age. Harry Buford, police chauffeur, has been presented by several of his colored friends with a beautiful gold police badge in recognition of his services in apprehending Sam Baxter and Ben Williams, two men who are charged with numerous highway robberies in the city. The colored people of this city are anxious to see law breakers and criminals brought to justice. The badge is a five-pointed star and bears the following inscription: "Omaha Metropolitan Police. Harry Buford. Donated for his efficiency by his friends, November 15, 1915." EMPLOYS COLORED SALESMAN. Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 19.—One of the best home furnishing companies in Cincinnati is showing an eye to business. They are advertising the fact that they have given a race man a position as salesman in order to draw the patronage of the race. They run a cash and credit business and it is hoped that other concerns will follow the lead of May- Stern & Co. You can buy anything from a stove to a piano. MEMPHIS ACTS. Your search for Good Shoe Repairing has ended when you try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait or will call for and deliver without extra charge. Red 2395 2019 Cumings OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE THE LODGE SUPPLY CO. 1111 Farnam St. Badges, Banners, Regalia, Uniforms and Pennants Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 YES-ICE CREAM any style, for any occasion J. A. DALZELL Quality First 1824 Cuming St. Tel. Doug. 616 W. C. Bullard Paul Hoagland D. P. Benedict Bullard, Hoagland & Benedict LUMBER Office, 20th and Izard Sts. Phone Doug. 478 Omaha, Neb. S. FINKENSTEIN For Groceries, Meats, Fruits and Vegetables Phone Web. 1902 26th and Blondo Lumiere Studio Modern Photography 1515-17 Farnam St. Omaha Phone Doug. 3004 H. GROSS LUMBER AND WRECKING 21st and Paul Streets Remember and Don't Forget to patronize the fellow who appreciates the business of the colored people. H. ALPERSON Wholesale dealer in Cigars, Tobacco and Chewing Gum Prompt Service Phone Web. 3769 News of the Churches and Religious Topics Bethel—Twenty-ninth and T streets South Omaha. The Rev. J. C. Brown, pastor, residence 467 South Thirty-first street. Services, Morning, 11; evening, 7:30; Sunday School 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. B., 6:30 p. m.; praise service, 7:30 p. m. Mt. Moriah—Twenty-sixth and Seward 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. Services: Devotional hour, 10:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 1 to 2 p. m.; pastor's Bible class, 2 to 3 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; choir devotion, 7:30 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m. 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- AN OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR DAHLMAN AND THE CITY COMMISSIONERS. (Continued from first page.) 2. Acting independently of the committee, two attorneys, one white, the other colored, wired Arthur D. Brandeis in New York city, asking him to use his influence there to have the features eliminated. Mr. Brandeis readily responded only to find that it was beyond the jurisdiction of the New York promoters to interfere, since this territory had been leased to Elliott & Sherman of Minneapolis. 3. Other efforts having failed, ten colored citizens, representing all classes in this community, to emphasize the fact that this is a race movement with all our citizens back of it, through the law firm of Jeffries & Tunison, filed a petition before Judge Redick seeking a restraining order, or at least an order for the company to show cause why a restraining order should not issue. Judge Redick refused to grant the petition upon the ground that the remedy was with the legislative and executive authorities rather than the judicial. James C. Kinsler, attorney for the theatre, who was present, said that Mr. Sutphen had promised that after seeing the play, if there was anything objectionable in it he would be the first to have it cut out. Judge Redick said that it would be best then to allow the performance and in the event that the objectionable features were not cut out, the petition for a restraining order might be renewed, but that he was of the opinion that FULL AUTHORITY RESTS WITH THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE POWERS OF THE CITY TO GRANT WHATEVER REMEDY THE EXIGENCIES OF THE CASE REQUIRE. Now, gentlemen, the objectionable features have not been cut out and it is up to you, if the opinion of an eminent judge of the district bench is worth anything. THE REMEDY LIES WITH YOU, and we seek it at your hands. Summon the management of the theatre and Mr. Sherman, the lesee or his representative, before your honorable body, and tell them politely, as, being gentlemen, you will, but emphatically to cut out that rape scene in the latter part of the play or you will revoke their license. Humble suppliants at the throne of an outside corporation is hardly a dignified attitude for your honorable body to assume. There are upwards of eight thousand colored people in this city, nearly forty per cent of whom are either home owners or people who are buying their homes; who pay their proportionate share of the taxes and who spend hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly with the merchants of this city. We are contributing to the upbuilding of the community. We support several churches, lodges and societies. We are engaged in business and gainful occupations. We are, in the main, law-abiding and industrious. This is our home. Here comes a commercial enterprise, "a passing show," here today and gone tomorrow, presenting scenes the whole tendency of which is to put us in ill-repute and to stir up race prejudice, and flauntingly defies our wishes and outrages our feelings. With the power to stop it, are you going to permit it to continue? We appeal directly to you to stop this AS YOU WOULD FIND A WAY TO STOP ANYTHING ELSE YOU REALLY DESIRED TO STOP. Suppose, for example, the editor of that scurillous sheet, The Menace, which is indeed well named, should foist a photoplay upon the country as skillfully designed and as artistic as "The Birth of a Nation," and unblushingly say that one purpose of his play was to create a feeling of abhorrence upon the part of other Americans against Roman Catholics and to drive Directory. Baptist— Episcopal— vices daily at 7 a. m. and 9 a. m. Fridays 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— Allen Chapel, A. M. E., 181 South Twenty-fifth street, South Omaha.—The Rev. John H. Nichols, pastor. Residence, 181 South Twenty-fifth street. Services: Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 1:30 p. m. Grove M. E.—Twenty-second and Seward streets. The Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor. Residence, 1628 North Twenty-second street. Services: Sunday School at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Epworth League, 6:30 p. m. St. John's A. M. E.—Eighteenth and Webster streets. The Rev. W. T. Osborne, pastor. Residence, 613 North Eighteenth street. Telephone Douglas 5914. Services: Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., preaching; 12 noon, class; 1:15 p. m., Sunday School; 7 p. m., Endeavor; Wednesday, 8 p. m., prayer and class meetings. Everybody made welcome at all of these meetings. THE MONITOR them out of the United States, in how many cities would it be shown? How long would it be permitted to be shown in Omaha? The cases are exactly the same. Alike un-American, un-Christian, indefensible. Two of your members, Messrs. Kugel and Jardine, have expressed themselves as being opposed to the "rape scene" which we have asked to have eliminated. Our request is reasonable. The time has been and will come again when you will need us. We need you now, not for any special favor, but for justice and fair play. We have not failed you in the past and you must not fail us now. WE WANT THE MOST OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES IN "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" CUT OUT OR ITS LICENSE REVOKED. IT HAS BEEN DONE ELSEWHERE AND CAN BE DONE IN OMAHA, AND WE CALL THUS PUBLICLY UPON MAYOR DAHLMAN AND THE OTHER SIX COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF OMAHA—BUTLER, HUMMEL, JARDINE, KUGEL, DREXEL AND WITHNELL—TO SEE THAT THIS IS DONE. GENTLEMEN, WILL YOU DO IT? Respectfully yours, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. The Rev. Dr. J. C. Sharon of Atlanta, Ga., secretary of the Foreign Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, will speak Sunday at the Grove M. E. church. In the evening he will deliver a lecture on Africa. For sixteen years Dr. Sharon was a missionary to that country during eight of which he was president of the College of West Africa at Monrovia. Liberia. C. H. MARQUARDT Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. 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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, 59 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. 4 “HOWL, FIR TREE, FOR THE CEDAR HATH FALLEN” What the towering cedar was to the lower trees of the forest, that was Booker T. Washington to the Negro race. He towered aloft and was seen from afar. However men may have differed ffom him, the fact is conceded that Booker T. Washington, who has just been called away in the prime of his manhood and when, humanly speak- ing, the country seemed to need him most, occupied the most commanding place of any member of his race in the confidence and esteem of the na- tion. His services have been of un- told value, not only to his own race, but to the entire country of which he was such a distinguished representa- tive. His rise from penury and obscurity to a career of far-reaching usefulness and affluence not only demonstrates the ability of the Negro to meet the pragmatic test of today, but offers a splendid example to the youth of our land to strive to make their lives count for something. No people in America today need this inspiration as much as do we. There were many who felt that Dr. Washington was too apologetic for the South in his attitude and utter- ances. We confess ourselves to have been among that number and frankly told him so, because we had the honor of being numbered among his friends; but maturer judgment led us to per- ceive that he, as every man, must do his own work in his own way, taking into account his environment and lim- itations. By temperament he was a conservative and only a conservative could have accomplished his great work. A radical would have failed. He served humanity well and has won an enduring place in the historic halls of fame, and we of the Negro race should sacredly cherish his memory, emulate so far as we may his use- fulness, rise to the standard he has set and tank God for his life and useful career. What do you think of holding back the anti-ignominy ordinance un- til the public-sentiment-defying photoplay gets ready to leave town? Frankly, we do not call it a square deal. It looks to us like a double cross. Talk about fairness. We have been absolutely fair. The other side has been unfair. Pass that ordinance NOW. Christmas is only four weeks off. Do your Christmas shopping now and be sure to patronize our advertisers and tell them why. We all have cause to give thanks. Let us do so with grateful hearts on the national Thanksgiving day. THE MONITOR ENDORSES OPPOSITION TO PHOTO DRAMA Editor Monitor: I was in Nebraska City the other day and chanced to see a copy of your valuable paper, The Monitor, and I read of the manly fight you are mak- ing to prevent the exhibition of the obnoxious photo play, “The Birth of a Nation.” I most heartily endorse the course the Negroes are taking, wherever and whenever they can, to stop this insult to our race. I wish to thank the city authorities for sustaining your objec- tions to its showing in the Auditor- ium, and I also thank the city au- thorities elsewhere for showing their disapproval. The people whom Mr. Dixon now seeks to belittle and humiliate have been in the school of his forefathers for more than two hundred and fifty years, and in many instances fared worse than some of the dumb brutes owned by the same master, and we were not allowed to own or believe that we were human beings with souls. Mr. Dixon should remember that there are those of us yet living who, like himself, could write a play of the slave-owners in the dark days of slavery in this country, that would make young Americans and the civ- ilized world sit up, take notice and blush. But we would not be allowed to put those horrible pictures on canvas. And God forbid that even Mr. Dixon himself should ever see what some of these folks he is now holding up before the world saw in his people in those days. I think he would call his play off, hang his head in shame and retire from view. Some years ago, some of the re- fined and influential white ladies, es- pecially mothers, succeeded in having the play, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” stop- ped in some of the southern states, because they did not want their chil- dren to see and believe that their fathers were ever as cruel as that play represented them to be. Now, Mr. Editor, we hope that the time is not far distant when another noble set of brave-hearted mothers, sisters and brothers will rise up in the southland and stop Mr. Dixon from exposing further and any longer the kind of education the southern people gave their Negro slaves for more than two hundred and fifty years. They had no other teachers than their masters and overseers, and they alone are responsible for these pet schemes of Mr. Dixon, namely “The Clansman” and “The Birth of ¢ Nation,” which he is now holding be- fore the world in order that he anc his may dodge the responsibility for the condition of these people. It may be true that the Ethiopiar cannot change his skin, nor the leop- ard his spots, but the fact remains visible to all fair-minded people that the emancipated slaves, from the day of their freedom until now, have striv- en to and succeeded in changing their condition morally, intellectually, fi- nancially, religiously and in every other way. I regret exceedingly and acknowledge that some Negroes fall into and commit crimes, but neither before nor since their emancipation I know of no crime they have com- mitted that has not been committed also by the white race, who boast of being their superiors. J. C. C. OWENS, Presiding Elder Omaha District, A. M. E. Church, 1914 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan, Topeka, Kan., Nov. 15. Dear Father Williams: I am reading The Monitor and like it so much that I am sending you a year’s subscription, and may the pa- per prosper from year to year. Very sincerely yours, ELLA M, GUY, 244 Topeka Ave., Topeka, Kan. SOCIALISTS APPROVE. Meaaquarters 1,00) VMana nuclele’ Party, 307 Lyric Bldg., Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Noy. 16, 1915. Rev. John Albert Williams, City. Dear Sir:—Permit us to assure you of our hearty agreement with you concerning the character of the photo- play “The Birth of a Nation.” We regard it as a blow in the face of the most enlightened public opinion, and a menace to the peace and wel- fare of the country. As Socialists we are firmly opposed to any division on the race question, knowing that di- vision should occur along economic lines alone and that the duty of the workers of all races is to unite and Continued FRIDAY and SATURDAY in | Our Great Enlarged Basement A sale of the most remarkable character, bringing forth one of the selling surprises of the year, in women’s, misses’ and children’s winter ready-to-wear and accessories. Manufacturers, with whom we do a big business, fréquently provide us with special lots of merchandise at very great price re- ductions. We prevail upon them to co-operate with us for this sale, so that we might startle Omaha with a sale of sensational value- giving. Through these remarkable buying transactions we acquired great lots of manufacturers’ samples and special lots; also many from regular stocks—all at tremendous discounts. That we have succeeded in securing some wonderful values will be demonstrated here next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. About 6,000 New Suits, Coats and Dresses; Chil- dren’s Clothing, Hosiery and Underwear; Millinery, Gloves and Shoes. xSDTSIDS IDL IS LISS S IE USE ISL) 3x DL IPE STIS 32ST, EISEN BEL LSEIDS (OEP SOE DEI IDS 19E LISI 95 (SCIONS OLLI i LIKES MONITOR. fight together for emancipation. We are always glad to extend the right hand of comradeship to our col- ored fellow workers, and give them a standing invitation to be present at our meetings and to take part in them. Sincerely, EDMUND R. BRUMBAUGH, Sec. Local Omaha Socialist Party. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CALLED AT TUSKEGEE (Continued from first page.) The institute started in a rented shanty church and today it owns 3,500 acres of land in Alabama and has nearly 100 buildings valued at $500,- 000. In addition to his prominence as an educator, Dr. Washington gained con- siderable fame as an author, An honorary degree as master of arts was conferred upon him by Harvard university in 1896 and in 1901 he was given an honorary degree of doctor of laws by Dartmouth college. Married Fellow-Teacher. He was married October 12, 1893, to Miss Maggie J. Murphy. He was a teacher of the Hampton institute un- til elected by the state authorities to the principalship of Tuskegee, which he organized and has made success- As a speaker and writer on racial and educational subjects, he has gained a nation-wide reputation. “Up From Slavery,” “My Story of My Life and Work,” “Sowing and Reaping” and “Character Building” are from his pen. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE MONITOR. Lies OS A Ny eater ee eR Lin ee Phone South 701 Phone Webster 4829 Floral Designs for All Occasions FLORIST Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Office, 532 N. 24th St, Greenhouse, 1418 NH. 18th St. South Omaha Omaha Bh eee ea ee OE en Events and Persons In Which You Will Be More or Less Interested. News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. The first program rendered by the New Era Dramatic club was as follows. Instrumental solo, Mrs. J. W. Bundrant; monologue, Miss Beatrice Majors; solo, Miss Darlene Duval. The work being thoroughly outlined by the director, Prof. J. W. Bundrant, the club was duly organized. Those feeling qualified to become members must send in their applications and be vouched for by at least three members of the club as to their qualifications. Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Bundrant will leave Wednesday, Nov. 24, for Lincoln, where they will appear in a recital under the auspices of the united churches of that city. Miss Lenora Selby, formerly of Omaha but now of Oakland, Cal., who has been visiting her mother at Orleans, Neb., is spending a few days in the city as the guest of her niece, Mrs. Tobitha Davis, of 1320 North Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Selby is well pleased with The Monitor and says it keeps her in touch with her Omaha friends. Thanksgiving night at St. John's A. M. E. church, Eighteenth and Webster streets, the Du Bois Dramatic club will present the drama, "The Tie That Binds." The leads will be handled by Misses Hazel Perry, Beatrice Majors, and Mr. Andrew Reed. Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Bundrant, Mrs. Jessie Moss and Miss Darlene Douvall are other popular characters on the program. In conection will be a Negro doll bazaar. Auspices W. M. M. society. Admission 15c.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Walker of 2121 North Twenty-seventh street, returned last week from Niagara Falls, N. Y., and other eastern points. Mrs. Walker went east to visit her mother, Mrs. Lee, and other relatives in midsummer. Mr. Walker joined her for a few weeks' visit in their former home, later, both returning last week. There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon at 7:30 Thanksgiving morning. At 11 o'clock the congregation will unite with the other Episcopal congregations of the city in the service at Trinity cathedral. Dependable dress making. Prices reasonable. Miss Gladys Counsellor, 2428 Lake street. Webster 604. Mrs. Martha Lockman, 3313 Blondo street, wishes to thank the many very kind employes of the University club who contributed the sum of $11.75 presented to her by Mrs. Alice Patton, Tuesday evening, November 16. Mother Lockman asks God's blessing on all the eighteen who contributed and wishes to say that friends in need are friends indeed. She is recovering from her protracted illness. The Negro Women's Christian association asks the public to send provisions and clothing to the home, 3029 Pinkney street, for Thanksgiving, to provide for some needy ones who have been brought to the attention of the association. St. Mariah tabernacle No. 18 and Carnation tent No. 27 will serve ad Persons More or Less Interested. Be Received by Wednesday Night. Thanksgiving dinner all day and evening at the Odd Fellows' hall, 2519 Lake street, Thursday, November 25. Dinner 25 cents. Ready at noon sharp. —Adv. Miss Viola Hibbler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hibbler of the Majestic apartments, underwent an operation at St. Joseph's hospital Monday for appendicitis. She is improving rapidly. The Elite Whist club met last Wednesday with Mrs. Lulu Hicks, 2716 Miami street. Luncheon was serveed at 1:30, after which the afternoon was occupied in playing whist. The prize was won by Mrs. Sidney Miller. Sunday is quarterly meeting at St. John's. The Rev. J. C. C. Owens will preside. Dependable dress making. Prices reasonable. Miss Gladys Counsellor, 2428 Lake street. Webster 604. The Rev. H. E. Stewart, D. D., of Evanston, Ill., was a guest at the A. M. E. parsonage Wednesday. Alberta Alexander was buried from her residence at Twenty-eighth and Farnam streets Friday. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated. Banks & Wilks, undertakers, were in charge. Don't miss the intense drama, "The Tie That Binds," at St. John's, Thanksgiving night. Admission, 15c. The Missionary society entertained a large number of ladies at St. John's parsonage Tuesday evening, where plans for the $500 campaign were perfected. A. W. Parker has been confined to his home for several days with sickness. Mrs. W. T. Osborne has launched a $500 campaign to be applied an the mortgage debt of St. John's A. M. E. church, which is nearing its expiration. She is supported by Mesdames Kate Wilson, Jessie Moss, Adverta Randall and Fannie Russell, as captains, and who are four of St. John's most popular active workers. Each captain is supported by a company of twenty-five members and friends who are enthusiastic over the plans, which places no great burden on the individual member, but is sure to bring the desired results. The great battle starts January 1. Mrs. Osborne and the captains will be busy until then filling up the ranks. The body of Mr. L. A. Woods, brother of Miss Bessie Woods, was shipped by the G. Wade Obee Undertaking company Wednesday of last week to Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Craig Morris, a graduate of the Creighton Dental college, announces that he has opened his dental parlors at 2407 Lake street and respectfully solicits the patronage of those who are in need of a dentist. Having been aroused several times Sunday night by his wife telling him that she thought burglars were trying to enter their home, early Mon- day morning Alphonso Howard of North Twenty-eighth street, mistaking his newsboy for a burglar, fired on him. Fortunately the boy was not seriously injured, but a complaint has been filed against Mr. Howard and he has been bound over to the district court. Mr. Howard is one of Omaha's best and most industrious young men. The Social Hour club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. T. S. Phillips, 2020 North Twenty-fifth street. The hostess was presented with a cut glass dish. Mr. Gilbert Allen and wife, en route from the west, passed through Omaha this week on their way east to spend the holidays with relatives in Xenia, O. Mr. Allen is a brother of Mr. Lee C. Allen of North Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Ernest Allen of Pendleton, Ore., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lee C. Allen. Tuesday, November 23, an entertainment will be given at Grove M. E. church under the auspices of the Sunday school. The program will consist of solos and choruses and a Tom Thumb wedding, in which fourteen children will take part. Admission 10 cents. A GERMAN WIRELESS STATION AT MONROVIA have sound reason to take action. It may be necessary to notify Liberia that if she continues to violate neutrality, the United States cannot continue to give her moral support. Before this stage is reached, however, it is probable that naval officers, serving on the Chester, will assume control of the wireless station at Monrovia. This could be done, of course, only if requested by the Liberian authorities. If you are looking for greater choice, greater service, greater values in clothes and courteous treatment, then come to see (Continued from first page.) THE MAN IN A SUIT 5 SATURDAY IS CANDY DAY 1 lb. box Marguerite Chocolate Cherries—instead of 60c, for.....39c 1 lb. box Barr's Saturday Candy—instead of 50c, for.....29c 1 lb. Nut Chocolates—instead of 50c, for.....29c 1 lb. Uncle Joshua Hoarhound Candy for.....14c Liggett's Nut and Fruit Chocolates, 1 lb. for.....80c It pays to trade where you can surely find every article desired and save money on it as well. RAZORS AND FOUNTAIN PENS $2.00 Magnetic Steel Razor for.....93c Your choice of ½ dozen kinds high grade Razors at, each.....98c 50c pkg. Gillette Blades for.....39c $5.00 Gillette Razor for.....$3.89 Sherman & McConnell Drug Co. 4 Good Drug Stores BUY COAL FOR YOUR CASH And Save 25c to $1.00 on Every Ton. Just a Few of Our Many Kinds. Scranton—Hard, nut.....$10.75 Scranton—Hard, egg and range, at.....$10.50 Rosewood—Hard coal, from Ark- ansas, for furnace use.....$9.00 Purity By-Product Coke—for furnac- ces and hot water plants, at.....$9.00 White Ash Lump—Smokeless, at.....$7.00 Radiant Lump—Egg and Nut, better than Trenton.....$6 50 Novinger—Fancy lump, hand picked.....$5.50 Walnut Block—The genuine, at.....$5.00 Specialty—Lump, egg and Nut, at.....$4.75 Cherokee Nut—The genuine, hand screened.....$4.75 Iowa Nut—Best grade, well screened.....$4.00 2,000 Pounds Per Ton. PROMPT DELIVERY. ROSENBLATT CUT PRICE COAL CO. 1223 Nicholas St. Tel. Doug. 530 Bring this ad to us and we will allow you a special discount of 5 per cent on any purchase, except watches or diamonds. Royal JEWELRY GO. "Omaha's Biggest Little Jewelry Store." 16th and Farnam, Paxton Block. The Omaha Stationery Co "Stationery That Satisfies" Phone Doug. 805 309 So. 17th St. Omaha, Neb. PAXTON'S GAS ROASTED COFFEE. PAXTON'S GAS ROASTED COFFEE GAS ROASTED DIRECT IN THE FLAME QUICKLY NOT IN OVENS SLOWLY- SAVES YOU THE STRENGTH AND DELICATE- AROMA THAT IS ECONOMY TRY A CAN AND BE CONVINCED! PAXTON'S BALLASTERS THE ONLY GAS ROASTED INUITOR IN U.S.A. THEM- BUYING IN- A2-LB, CANAT- 60- THE QUANTITY PRICE IS ECONOMY SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selestion; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS., 211 South 12th St., Omaha. Our Women and Children 6 A LESSON FROM THE LIFE OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON One of the most beautiful characteristics of our late Booker T. Washington was his cheerful tone of optimism. The note of discouragement ran never through his philosophy nor his work. He realized all the unfortunate conditions that exist and the time that is going to be required to overcome these conditions, but he went cheerfully about his task, reassured by the real facts of the progress of his people, however much it was temporarily obscured. And what ought not Booker T. Washington's example teach to every Negro boy and girl in the United States? Born in the coal mines, earning his own way, making a struggle that but few white boys have succeeded in; at middle age he found himself as well known and as highly honored as any citizen of this land, found himself in charge of large affairs, and the recipient of a fortune that absolutely relieved him of any further responsibility for provision against any want or accident of old age. But old age did not come to him; in his strength and activity he was cut off. How keenly we regret to lose him. But the inspiration he has given us and the great work he has accomplished will live through the ages. He once said: "It seemed to me that a race or an individual should be measured by the progress made, by the depth from which he or it had risen, as Mr. Douglass used to say, rather than by the height which remained to be attained. I am still of that opinion. It seems to me that an individual or race may justly feel proud of any achievement, however humble, as long as it represents advance in the right direction. So I am proud of every achievement of my race, however insignificant—every farm purchased, every acre of land well tilled, every house well built—because I know the effort and the sacrifice they have cost, and because I know that only by the accumulation of just such humble individual efforts as these the race is going to succeed. I am proud of the possibilities of the Negro race, because of the ardor with which it pursues knowledge and the ease with which it learns, because it is a young race and has its future still before it and not behind it, as some one has aptly put it. An Anglo-Saxon instinctively admires a nation or individual that will fight for his rights; but it is hard for him to understand that there is anything in the patient endurance and capacity for suffering that has enabled the Negro race to survive transportation to a foreign continent and the hardships of two hundred years of slavery. But I am proud of these also. I am proud of the quaint, melancholy and beautiful slave songs in which the sorrow and the hopes of my people once found expression. I am proud that these same slaves proved faithful, in their hour of trial, to the southern people; that when their masters were called from their firesides to war, they dared trust their wives and children to these faithful servants, and that in all that period of disorder not once was that trust betrayed. I am proud that in all the THE MONITOR discouragements, and sometimes even injustices, to which the colored people in this country must still submit, they have the courage to go calmly and patiently forward. I am proud of my race, finally, because I see it day by day learning to make itself more useful in those communities of which it has become a part, and because I believe that in the end it will be found that it has something valuable of its own to contribute to the civilization of the world." Let us keep his hope, let us live with his note of cheer and optimism in our lives. L. S. E. Not long ago a tired little woman committed suicide because her husband scolded her. He came home late at night and found her employed in labor which seemed to him suitable for the morning hours, and he spoke angrily about her tardy habits. She flung herself from the window and died in the hospital soon afterward. There seems to be a mixture of the pathetic, the tragic and the absurd in all this. It was a small thing to cause a wife to sacrifice her life—just a man's irritable criticism. But we must take into consideration all that preceded this occasion. There had been scolding after scolding, without doubt. She had been found fault with for so many derelictions, for so many deeds done and undone, that this final criticism was merely the last straw on the camel's back. A cross, fault-finding wife is a terrible being; but a man can take his hat and go to the club or to the corner grocery when her tongue becomes aggressive. When the husband comes home and scolds the air of the house blue, there is nothing for a wife to do but to submit or jump out of the window. I like to think the world is peopleled with happy wives and husbands. I know many. Many more exist unknown to me. Happiness is offtimes secretive and quiet; misery is noisy and communicative. Happiness seeks no confidant; unhappiness wants to be sympathized with. Happiness thanks God in the silence. Misery cries aloud to the world! And so we grow to think that unhappiness is the rule, and happiness the exception. But I do not believe it.—Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in New York Journal. THE SANDMAN'S MISTAKE. One night, dear mother said to me, "The Sandman's coming soon for you, And then it's hurry off to bed For sleep the long night through." I waited for the Sandman then, Although I did so want to play; But well I know when Sandman comes It's time to slip away. But oh! a little after that, I saw my mother rub her eyes, And then she dropped right off to sleep, So much to my surprise. I watched her, and I laughed right out; It was a funny thing to me: The Sandman went to mother dear, And not to me, you see! —Arthur Wallace Peach. STEWART SEED STORE 119 North 16th Street (Opposite Post Office) DO NOT buy your Fall suit until you see us. Most reasonable and reliable ladies cloak and suit store in Omaha. Always high price samples on hand at reasonable prices BONOFF'S New York Sample Store --- Autumn Signs Browning and falling leaves again call our attention to the promise that summer and winter shall not cease. Prudent people prepare. Are you ready with your autumn dress? If not, why not? We can help you. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Print the Monitor TO PLANT BULBS Tulip Hyacinth Narcissus Crocus Lily 206 No. 16th St. MATTHEWS BOOK STORE Stationers and Engravers Have moved to their new location 1620 Harney St., State Bank Bldg. Where larger facilities enable them to give you better service We recommend the STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodating and economical furniture store to buy from. NORTHRUP LETTER DUPLICATING COMPANY "LETTEROLOGISTS" TYPEWRITTEN CIRCULAR LETTERS Phone: Doug. 5685 Office: Res. Web. 4292 506 Paxton Block HENRI H. CLAIBORNE Notary Public Justice of the Peace Tel. Red 7401 Res. Doug. 6188 512-13 Paxton Block Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents Furnishings 1514 North 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 Moving Vans and Piano Moving, Packing, Shipping Gordon Van Co. 11th and Davenport Douglas 394 I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Phone Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. "NOSING" INTO SCIENCE. "Follow your nose" is a good maxim when the practice of it is tempered with an abundant exercise of good judgment. Otherwise, one is open to the accusation of promiscuously "nosing around." Nevertheless, nosing into the business of the manufacturer of perfumes and essential oils may prove a most pleasant and interesting experience. Before doing this, it will be profitable to examine "the thing that smells most in a perfume factory—as well as in a glue factory." The nose, yes, your nose, too, is always before our eyes, and yet we see so little of it. Still less do most of us know about the mechanism of that most prominent portion of our physiognomies. Contrary to common belief, the entire inner lining of the nose is not sensitive to particles that arouse the sensation of smell. In the air passage there is a small area adapted to this one purpose. When air is drawn up through the nostrils it takes with it invisible particles, technically called effluvia. These effluvia strike against the "smell area" and stimulate the nerve endings which are located there. This stimulation is carried to the brain and we have the sensation of smell. Quite often the remark is made that a person "gets used to" an odor after smelling it for a long period of time. This simply means that the small particles have struck against the "smell area" so long that the nerves have become exhausted from the continual effort to transmit the stimulations. Fatigued as they are, the nerves are unable to carry the message to the brain, and the person temporarily loses the power to detect that particular odor. This accounts for the fact that a flower seems to lose its fragrance when one holds it close to one's nose and smells it for a long time. It also accounts for the fact that a person coming in from outdoors immediately detects the unwholesome atmosphere of a room, while the person who has been in the room for an hour or so is totally unaware of the foul odor in the air. In animals the sense of smell is much more highly developed than in man, and that is saying a great deal, as we shall soon see. The manufacture of synthetic perfumes is so large an industry that space here is inadequate for even a brief description of the processes involved in it, but it is quite fitting to note the rapid strides made in this field during the past few years, nearly every flower odor having been so successfully imitated that only the nose of the expert can distinguish the natural product from the artificial. Here is where the nose does its most reliable work. Quite often the odor of a perfume is seriously altered by the mere trace of an impurity, a trace so small that it is beyond detection by chemical means. In this case, purity is dependent upon the olfactory test, the test of smell. Some idea of the delicacy of this test may be gained from the fact that it has been found that air containing one twenty-three billionth of a milligram of mercaptan to the cubic centimeter could be detected. Approximately, a milligram is represented by the weight of the head of an ordinary pin. One twenty-three THE MONITOR billionth part of that is approximately represented by—well, best by a very lively imagination. Mercaptan, the substance referred to above, is simply a chemical compound noted for its characteristic odor, which is somewhat similar to that of putrid sauerkraut. This is but one of the many examples that could be cited to show the sensitiveness of the olfactory nerve. To a perfectly good nose possessing this high degree of development, the common expression that someone "smells a mouse" is about equivalent to saying that someone can smell an elephant, or a goat, the inability to do which would be a disgrace to any self-respecting human nose. If asked to recommend substances to be used fraudulently to give weight to cheap leather, probably no one would think of suggesting sugar or Epsom Salts; yet, according to Bulletin 165 of the United States agricultural department's bureau of chemistry, these are the "weighting" materials most generally found, the sugar being used in the form of glucose. Says the Lancet (London, October 2), commenting on this fact: "It would be thought that the least desirable materials to give weight to leather would be soluble substances, for the moment such leather is exposed to wet weather these substances would dissolve and weaken the tough and waterproof qualities of the material. We do not know whether the weighting of leather with soluble compounds is practiced to any extent in this country. We imagine not, but this clearly occurs in the United States. * * * Tanners state that leather is loaded with foreign materials because the boot and shoe makers will buy only the lower-priced leather which, to use a trade expression, 'cuts to advantage'—that it, a leather from which the greatest number of soles can be cut at the lowest cost a pair. Approximately 63 per cent of the leathers examined were weighted with glucose or Epsom salts, or both. This loading varies from 1 to 7.5 with an average of 3 per cent of Epsom salts, and up to 10.4 with an average of 5.5 per cent of glucose, amounting to a total maximum loading, when both are present, of 16 per cent and an average of 8 per cent. The loading process often makes the leather hard, brittle and liable to crack, and, when the soluble loading washes out, the leather is more easily penetrated by water. In short, this weighting trick tends to destroy those very essential properties of leather for which it is trusted. Our boots and shoes, while supple and yielding, should be waterproof. The menace to the health and comfort of the wearer of loaded leather is obvious, and the practice is most reprehensible. Imagine such leather in the trenches, while its use in any circumstances is full of risk to the soldier's well-being. Those in charge of our military contracts will be advised to take note of this new attack of the adulterator."—Literary Digest. ST. PAUL BARS "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 14.—Following close on the decision in the Hennepin county district court, which reresulted in stopping the production of "The Birth of a Nation" at the Shubert theater, the St. Paul city commission revoked the license for "WEIGHTED" LEATHER. the presentation of the film there. "The Birth of a Nation" had been showing at the St. Paul Auditorium for two weeks. When the license was issued there was a promise to cut out certain features that were objected to by Negroes. These objectionable features were not cut out, according to members of the St. Paul commission. It was on the ground of a violation of the promises made that the film was barred in St. Paul. OLD FOLKS' HOME FUND. No one is authorized to solicit for The Monitor's Old Folks' Home fund. Contributions must be sent or brought to the office of The Monitor. A receipt on a printed form will be given to each contributor. His name and the amount will be published in our columns. As soon as $100 is recived it will be turned over to the treasurer of the Negro Women's Christian association to be paid on the property, and a copy of the receipt from the treasurer and from the real estate agent to whom payment is made will be published in this paper. Nov. 1., E. W. Pryor.....$5.00 MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY TO MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Through the pastors of the several colored church of the city the colored citizens of Omaha Monday sent the following message of sympathy to the widow of Booker T. Washington, the Negro educator. "In the name of the colored citizens of Omaha we extend heartfelt sympathy. Thank God for your husband's life. Not only our race and America, but the civilized world mourns with you." BISHOP AND MRS. JOHN HURST CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING Baltimore, Md., Nov. 19.—Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, who celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage a few days ago, continue to receive gifts in silver from all parts of the country. The gifts, which were numerous and costly, embrace nearly every specimen of the silversmith's art. The anniversary was attended by a brilliant throng from this and other cities. Bishop and Mrs. Hurst were married by Bishop B. F. Lee, of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The late Hon. Hannibal Price, at that time Maritian minister to the United States, performed the civil ceremony. They have e one son, Beneni Price Hurst, a senior in the medical school of Harvard university. OF INTEREST TO OMAHANS: Huntington Beach, Cal., Nov. 19. Mrs. Cassells has returned to her home at Huntington Beach from a four weeks' visit with friends in the north. In Oakland Mrs. Cassells was the guest of Mrs. Alexander Turner; in Richmond, the guest of Mrs. S. C. Rogers. A delightful feature of the visit was a reunion of eighteen former Omahans, almost all of whom had done three of the eastern expositions together. Rube Foster's American Giants are running away with the teams on the Pacific coast, in the winter league. The time is not far distant when the fans will wake up to the fact that Negroes can play just as much ball as any one else when given the chance. Acknowledgments. 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES—1 $ \frac{1}{2} $ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. Furnished rooms for rent, modern, reasonable, for men only. 2809 Cuming St. Hubert Thompson. Modern furnished rooms, 1819 Izard street. Tyler 2519. Nicely furnished rooms with hot and cold water, $1.50 and up per week. Close to car line. Mrs. Hayes, 1826 North 23rd street. W. 5639. FOR SALE—REAL ESTATE $15 down, $10 a little later, then $6 winter and $9 summer will buy 3-room house and two lots for garden, chickens, etc.; 2 blocks to school, 5 blocks to car. Call 507 Paxton block. Mrs. L. M. Bentley-Webster, first class modern furnished rooms, 1702 N. 26th St. Phone Webster 4769. Nicely furnished rooms for respectable lady; private family; home privileges with board if desired. Web. 7881. FOR SALE—An eight-room house, strictly modern, 2722 North 30th St. Terms. Webster 3602. If you have anything to dispose of, a Want Ad in The Monitor will sell it. WANTED. Respectable young widow woman wants position as housekeeper. Will exchange references. Mrs. Esters. Call Harney 6385. Barber Wanted—Good position for the right man. Apply 1918 Cuming. Mason, also carpenter, all around repair man; jobs on hand for each to pay down payment or rent on good small home or lot that I have for you. Address at once. Call 507 Paxton block. WANTED-Correspondents and subscription solicitors for The Monitor in Nebraska cities and towns. IT IS ABSOLUTELY PURE AND MOST DELICIOUS Metz BEER "THE OLD RELIABLE" PHONE DOUGLAS 222 WM.J. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Phone Webster 850 We sell nothing but the very best Meats and Groceries J. BERKOWITZ 24th and Charles Sts. --- G. WADE OBEE & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers 2518 Oe es aaeeres | 248 8 News of the Lodges and Fraternities Masonic. 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. Under- wood, 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 Ran som, R. M. Elnora Obee, Secretary. Rescue Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Monday in each month. Lodge rooms, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. William Burrell, W. M.; H. Warner, Secretary. ee Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 1018 Douglas street. Will N. Johnson, W. M.; Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. C. Lewis, C. C.; A. Marshall, K. of R. S. Western Star No. 1, K. of P.—Meet- ings second and fourth Thursdays in each month. J. N. Thomas, C. C.; E. R Ro.binson, K. of R. and 8S. Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Grand Unit- ed Order of Odd Fellows. Meeting nights, the first and third Thursdays of each month, Lodge rooms, 2522% Lake street. L. S. Moates, N. G.; J. C. Belcher. Cor. Secretary. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother. Also for the beauti- ful floral offerings. MRS. M. HALL AND FAMILY. Vanquene8 Loa Strictly Sanitary Morgue. Two rest rooms for viewing bodies without entering; so as to prevent ex- posing our patrous to contagious or in- jectious diseases. ‘These are kept under ‘Gteclous Chapel and =f 1 jous Chapel and a funeral organ. ‘Metaitic lined air tight preser- vation case, by which wecan keep bodies mopethne oF years after bein, treated with our specia Drepared chemical compound. Expert Accomplishments We are experts in all the latest and most scientific mesbods of embalming and are specialist post-mortem facial expressions. ‘The remembrance of the last look we make most pleasant. Free Auto to and from parlors and to the casket company. No morgue, chapel or organ chages to our patrons. Advice on insurance matters, or the sppointment of guardians or adminis- trators. ete. Free memoriam records. Miscellaneous Caskets from $10 up. Horse or auto funerals. Special prices to lodges. Lib- eral credit on good security or to people = repute. lourners can remain until grave is covered. Sick (able to walk) taken to hospital in auto for $1.00. Open day and night. Ring and ring again, Web. 248, un- til you get us. THE MONITOR The Inter-State Literary associa- tion of Kansas and the West will hold its twenty-fifth annual session in Hutchinson, Kan., December 28, 29 and 30, 1915. The executive commit- tee will meet in Topeka, December 8, at which time the literary program will be arranged. Program numbers and membership fees must be in the hands of the corresponding secretary on or before December 1. New s0- cieties are admitted on the payment of $1.50. All societies enrolled at the last session will retain membership on the payment of $1.00 only. The oratorical, original music, orig- inal poetry and declamation contests will be held on the night of Decem- ber 30. It being a quarter of a century since the organization of the asso- ciation, an effort is being made to make the event worthy of the occa- sion, and to this end the earnest co- operation of all citizens and all lit- erary societies within the jurisdiction of the association are requested to do more than usual in the way of contributions to the program, and to the occasion generally. All persons wishing accommoda- tions for the session can obtain the same by writing to the committee on homes, Mrs. Kate Wickliff, 325 East West Street, or Mrs. R. B. Perkerson, 405 Thirteenth Street West, Hutchin- son, Kan. For any further information, ad- dress the undersigned. MRS. ELLA M. GUY, Corresponding Secretary. 410 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kan. TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. LUKE’S BANK Richmond, Va. Nov. 19.— The twelfth anniversary of St. Luke’s Penny Savings bank was celebrated on Wednesday, November 3, and de- posits on that day amounted to $10,- 038.07. The bank was open from 9 a. m. until 7 p. m., and the officers were on hand to greet the depositors. Souvenirs of chamois money bags, mirrors and lead pencils were distrib- uted to all. Officers of the bank are: Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president; Z. D. Lewis, vice-president; Emmett C. Burke, cashier; Miss Mary H. Daw- son, assistant cashier. $ 4 G. WADE OBEE (A Mortician for 20 Years) NOTICE. The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. eet -0-enenewonentnenenenononorionentntntntntntutugui@ntrtn On Orar Orn OnGr@On enon trent ner —r orn enero eo THE PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHING CO. “4 NEGRO FIRM OF QUALITY” prnzg that attracts. For Receptions, Wedding, Church and Fraternal Events, Dances, Clubs, ete. Only Race Printing Establishment in State. Mail orders a Specialty.i Satisfaction Guaranteed: Phone Web. 248, 2518 Luke St., Omaha, Neb* " ice Se ees oath TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Web. 4443 24th and Grant amt on SOR Si 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. Ww. L. HERMAN Contracting, Plastering ; and General Repair Work Walnut 830 ¢ Thompson & Settles Co, Manufacturers and Jobbers BOOT BLACK AND PORTER’S SUPPLIES Wholesale and Retail 103 So. 14th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Douglas 5671 | nonenonenenentononone-e-entnont {88S Res, Phone Web. 4831 Office Doug. 4287 ¢ AMOS P. SCRUGGS i Attorney-at-Luw 220 South 13th Screet (Over Pope's Drug Store) Omaha, neb.} Have your shoes shined right at ; The Daisy Boot Black Parlor 309 So. 15th Street } (Opposite Beaton Drug Co ) Open Wednesday, August 11th i Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night Funeral Home Lady attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 No. 2th Street t-test Ono oro Orrin Gn Grrr on Ors / Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed - Phones, Res, Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 1914 Cuming Street PO ee ee eee aA eS Griffin & Turner Tailors Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded. Work prompt- ly called for and delivered. 2524 Lake St. Web. 4856 Phone Douglas 4287 } : Fontenelle | - Investment Co. | 7 Real Estate and Insurance | - 220 South 13th St., Omaha, Neb. (Over Pope’s Drug Store) DR. A. G. EDWARDS , Physician and Surgeon Residence and Office, 2411 Erskine St Phone Web. 71 qrevenenenenenenenene-enevenenentntnentnonentriontrf | ASK YOUR GROCER eee FOR ‘Tip Top Bread { Best Bread Made 8008 OOOO OOOO OOH OHO THE PEOPLES DRUG STORE 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet snd Rubber Goods Special Attentiou to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage Phone Douglas 1446 L.0. GREGORY ICE CO. IS AT YOUR SERVICE | Phone Webster 6421 | MADAM LEVER Manufactures The World’s Wonderful Hair Grower and Shampoo Hair Dressing and Manicuring 913 N. 27th Ave. Phone Harney 1497 £ © M. Simmons, Prop. Economy Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order, $15 up Cleaninu and Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered 114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. (THE RIGHT KIND) By Dan Desdunes Orchestra 2516 Burdette St. Web. 710 The 2 Broomfield Hotel 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378