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 $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy. Persistent Prelate Prods President Bishop Walters Requests President to Put Question of Negro Officeholders up to Senators. MAKE RECORDSHIP TEST CASE. Open Letter Quotes Wilson's Pre-election Promise to Give Race Absolute Fair Dealing. Washington, D. C., Feb. 11.—Since President Wilson has informed Bishop Walters that to nominate a Negro for the office of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia would engender a bitter fight in the Senate, increasing and intensifying race prejudice, many have come to the conclusion that the President was simply using that argument as a basis for following out his own inclination. Bishop Walters is not of this mind, and seems to be placing much confidence in the letter written by Governor Wilson from Trenton, N. J., on October 16, 1912, in which he declared that if elected President the colored people might count upon him for absolute fair dealing and for everything by which he could assist in advancing the interests of the race in the United States. In order that this opinion may be confirmed, and that the Negro Democrats may know just their status in the councils of the party, Bishop Walters has addressed an open letter to President Woodrow Wilson, begging that he nominate a Negro for the office of recorder of deeds, and put it up to the Senate to go on record as to its attitude toward Negroes holding important offices. The letter is as follows: Honored Sir-In this open letter I desire to thank you most heartily for audiences granted and favors given me since your election as President of the United States; and further I thank the heads of the departments for appointments and promotions made in their several bureaus. There is a sentiment abroad that it is not the policy of the national democratic party to appoint and confirm Negroes to prominent offices. In the light of the following letter and the nominations of Mr. Patterson, Judge Terrell, and Mr. Curtis, it is hard to believe that your excellency shares in this statement: 98 W. State St., Trenton, N. J., October 16, 1912 My Dear Bishop Walters—I hope that it seems superfluous to those who now me, but to those who do not know me perhaps it is not necessary for me to assure my colored fellow-citizens of my earnest wish to see justice done them in every matter, and not mere grudging justice, but justice executed with liberality and cordial good feeling. Every guarantee of our law, every principle of our Constitu- (Continued on second page) The Rev. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor LINCOLN BY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY PEACEFUL life:--toil, duty, rest-- All his desire:-- To read the books he liked the best Beside the cabin fire-- God's word and man's;--to peer sometimes Above the page, in smouldering gleams, And catch, like far heroic rhymes, The onmarch of his dreams. peaceful life:-- to hear the low Of pastured herds. Or woodman's ax, that, blow on blow. Fell sweet as rhythmic words. And yet there stirred within his breast A fateful pulse that, like a roll Of drums, made high above his rest A tumult in his soul. peaceful life!---They haled him even As One was haled Whose open palms were nailed toward Heaven When prayers nor aught availed. And, lo, he paid the selfsame price To lull a nation's awful strife And will us, through the sacrifice Of self, his peaceful life. Something to Make You Think I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter bearing upon the very interesting topic, the effect upon new Pan-Americanism upon the African element in the Western hemisphere. It is a mathematical axiom that the whole is greater than any of its parts and equal to all of them taken together. The sum total of good, therefore, for all of the peoples of the two Americas must, also be good for the various elements of these peoples. Th African constitutes the controlling element in Haiti and San Domingo, and a considerable element in the Southern Republics; and an unconsidered element in the United States. It is but natural that the common consciousness of the African contingent will be engendered by this new Pan-American movement. The American Negro will undoubtedly be simulated to learn the Spanish language as a medium of communication with his racial brethren south. South America affords a much broader field for the exercise of Negro talent, than the United States, the great difficulty at present being the barrier of language. In my judgment the breaking down of this barrier is a precedent to any general understanding and polling of interest between the Negro elements of the Northern and Southern continents and the adjacent islands of the Western hemisphere." Yours truly. KELLY MILLER. Use the Monitor to Reach the Colored People of Nebraska. It's their Only Newspaper. Volume I. Number 33 Attorney's Eloquence Makes Impression Lewis Makes Great Fight For His Client in the Sensational Mohr Murder Case. A RATHER STRANGE VERDICT. Accused Negroes Convicted—Woman Charged With Instigating Crime Acquitted. Providence, R. I., Feb. 11.—Aside from the astounding verdict which the jury gave in the sensational Mohr murder trial which ended her last Saturday, the feature of the closing days was the masterly summing up his case for Spellman Thursday by Attorney Lewis. Lawyers from all parts of the state were present and were unstinted in their outspoken admiration of his eloquent presentation of the case which consumed two hours. They marvelled at his eloquence as he denounced Healis, the half-breed chauffeur; pathetically referred to the children of the accused woman; summed up the evidence and scored the police. "There is a reason," he said, "why there has been no public clamor for life and liberty of man, woman or child because of the Barrington tragedy. It is because the people of Rhode Island realize that behind the man and woman who stray so far from the morality which was taught them at their mother's knee there lurks and stalks forever the spectre of retributive justice. And the joy ride becomes the ride of death." The mighty voice quickened into a roar as he flayed the police, "who, following upon the easiest course, seized the persons most easily to be followed, charged them with the crime and then moved heaven and earth to convict them—a loving and devoted wife and two servants." "The theory started with George Rooks," he continued, pouring forth contempt upon the brother-in-law of Emily Burger, the woman wounded with the physician. "Rooks," he said, "while not condoning the conduct of Dr. Mohr, told the suffering wife when she came to him to 'go thou and do likewise.'" "The beginning and end of the State's case," said Mr. Lewis, 'is George W. Healis," and the lawyer proceeded in an eloquent attempt to tear to pieces the chauffeur's story that he had stopped Dr. Mohr's automobile so that the doctor and Miss Burger might be shot to death. "Healis is a dog," shouted Mr. Lewis, with all of the contempt he could express in his voice. Then he stopped, lowered his voice to a soft, calm tone, and continued: "No, Healis is not a dog. There was a dog in the automobile on the night of the murder, a gentle, pedigreed (Continued on third page) General Race News 2 TWO MASONIC BODIES APPEAL TO COURTS. Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 11.—Two high Colored Masonic bodies began Thursday morning, January 27, in the common pleas court a struggle to determine the right to use the word "mason" and all that it comprehends. The suit was filed by the Most Worshipful National Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Ancient Masons of the United States, through its attorneys, Emmet Tomkins and Graham Deuwell, against the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Ohio. The petition recites that the national organization was established in Revolutionary times in Boston, under a charter from England, that it was formally organized in 1858 and that the Ohio organization was established in 1888 and has been declared spurious by the national organization. The petition requests that it be enjoined from using the word "Masons" and that it be dissolved and that the property which is held prior to severing from the national organization be turned over to the national organization. SUCCESSFUL WORK BY Y. M. C. A. Kansas City, Jan. 22.—The first annual report of the Paseo Y. M. C. A. was read at a meeting of the committee of managers last night by Robert B. De Frantz, secretary. Since the Negro association was formed a year ago, 755 members have been enrolled, 514 men and 240 boys. A Chaffeurs' League with fifty-five members, meets weekly at the association to discuss ways its members may become more efficient. A similar organization is the Domestic Science Club, composed of thirty young men who serve as butlers, housemen and cooks. Other clubs that promote educational and extension work in the form of lectures and the giving of scholarships to graduates of the high school also have been organized. More than three thousand men attended religious meetings in the building last year. One hundred men have become church members as a result. In addition to the regular men and boys' bible classes, a class for railroad men, who report by mail, has been formed. Seventy per cent of the 240 boys in the association are church members. The dormitories have housed 385 regular guests and 1005 transients during the year. Plans have been made for a larger work in the employment department. Mr. DeFrantz's report also was read a few days ago at a dinner in Chicago in honor of Julius Rosenwald, who gave $25,000 to the building fund. MICHIGAN MAN WINS DAMAGE SUIT FOR $125. Detroit, Mich., Feb. 11.—Refused service in a restaurant ocnducted by Albert Day, Clyde B. Hayes was awarded a verdict for $125 against Day. Hayes was in company with a friend, a white man, but was informed by Day that colored people could not be served in his restaurant. Mr. Hayes retained Francis H. Warren as his attorney and filed suit. A jury gave him the verdict, and this was the first THE MONITOR time in Wayne County that a colored man has won a civil suit based on discrimination. PERSISTENT PRELATE PRODS PRESIDENT. ion, commands this, and our sympathies should also make it easy. The colored people of the United States have made extraordinary progress toward self-support and usefulness, and ought to be encouraged in every possible way. My sympathy with them is of long standing, and I want to assure them through you that should I become President of the United States, they may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for everything by which I could assist in advancing the interests of their race in the United States. Cordially and sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON. Bishop Alexander Walters, c/o Judge Robert S. Hudspeth, Certainly the hostile Negro sentiment of some who occupy high places in the Democratic party cannot be considered as expressing the attitude of the party towards us. If Democracy means anything at all it must mean the sharing in the government of every honest, intelligent tax-paying citizen without regard to creed or color. Surely this is eminently true at a time when every man of every race in our beloved country is expected to serve the colors in case of a crisis, and is needed to insure "preparedness" for our national defense. It does appear to me that it should be the aim of the national government to inspire and intensify the warmest patriotism rather than discourage and repress the love and zeal of all citizens. To be officially informed that Negroes cannot be confirmed in high federal positions such as they have held under former administrations, no matter how worthy, is to say the least, discouraging. We have waited long and patiently to know what our political status under the Democratic rlue is to be in all parts of this country. In certain parts of the Southland a property qualification was demanded, and we met that, but to no avail. Then the educational test was required and when our illiteracy was decreased 70 per cent, and when we had met the educational qualification, we were bidden to stand aside and wait a little longer, instead of being encouraged to register and vote. In many places where we presented ourselves for enrolment we were ruthlessly turned down. It is well to understand that the Democratic party cannot have the support of the Negro vote in the North, East and West, while it denies the ballot to the members of our race in the South; for a national party to take such a position is unfair, unreasonable and untenable. Owing to the character of the opposition in certain quarers to a Negro being appointed Recorder of Deeds, it has become a test case and we are not contending so much for the office as we are for the principle involved, namely, the right of Negroes to be nominated and confirmed in important offices. We do hope, Mr. President, that you will not hesitate to make the nomination of a colored man to the office of the Recorder of Deeds, or to one of equal importance where Senatorial confirmation is required, for we desire to know whether it is to be the policy of the Democratic party to accord to Negroes the same rights and recognition granted to other citizens of the nation. Or in other words, can the Democratic party afford to ignore a half million voters who are constantly increasing on account of their color? Bishop Walters has interviewed a number of Senators on the question of confirming Negroes nominated for important positions, and assurances have been given that if the nominations are made confirmation will follow. There are several prominent democrats who are aspirants for the vacant recordership, and it is thought that either of them will be acceptable to Bishop Walters and members of the Negro Democratic League. Jas. I. Howard of Harrisburg, is one of those most prominently mentioned. Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, is also mentioned in connection with the office, but it is not known if he would accept the office. 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SER, “We Advertise So That the People May Know.” (a) NEBRASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY arp News of the Churches and Religious Topics Directory. Baptist— 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 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 3p. 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- ATTORNEY’S ELOQUENCE MAKES IMPRESSION. (Continued from first page.) dog. He would welcome his master with a wag of his tail; he was hap- piest in his presence, because he loved him. He never bit the hand that fed him. That grateful little dog is breathing for his master tothis very nour.” Suddenly raising his big voice to . magnificent climax, Mr. Lewis con- tinued: “But George W. Healis is the Beel- zebub of liars, the Ananias and Sap- phira and the whole cathedral choir of liars rolled into one. Brown and Spellman did not commit this murder. They don’t come from the race that betrays a domestic trust. The mur- der was the deed of an Apache, the kind of man who crept behind the cabin in the days of our forefathers > massacre women and children. In George W. Healis, the police have the real murderer of Dr. Mohr.” Despite the manner in which At- vorneys Lewis and Edwards handled their clients’ cases the jury brought in a verdict of guilty against Spell- man and Brown and not guilty against Mrs. Mohr. Jury Out Seven Hours. It was a galvanizing moment in the Superior Court room when the jury came in, The twelve men had been deliberating more than seven hours. Following Judge Stearns’ charge this morning, the jury retired at 10:49 o'clock, A few minutes later Mrs. Mohr, being free on bail, went to her home with her two lawyers, John J. Fitzgerald and Arthur Cushing. Brown and Spellman were taken to their cells. All day the courtroom re- mained crowded with the spectators who had followed the trial from the beginning. Shortly after 5:30 o’clock the jury- men sent out word that they wished further instructions from the court, and Judge, officers, defendants, and THE MONITOR 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— Allen Chapel, A. M. E., 5283 South Twenty-fifth street, South Omaha.— The Rev. John H. Nichols, pastor. Residence, 5233 South Twenty-fifth m. and 8:00 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30; class meeting, 12:00; A. C. E. L., 6:30; prayer meeting, Tuesday evening at 8:00. - Grove M. E.—Twenty-second and Seward streets. The Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor. Residence, 1628 North Twen- ty-second street. Services: Sunday School at 10 a. m.; preaching at11 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. 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; 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. lawyers assembled. Mrs. Mohr came rom her home in the limousine, and Brown and Spellman were brought rom their cells. Then a Deputy Sher- ff spoke to the Judge, who an- iounced that the jurymen had changed their minds and did not want instruc- sions. By this time it was a quarter of 6, and fifteen minutes later, just 18 those assembled were about to dis- vand, word came that the jury had seached its verdict. The twelve men, with set, solemn ‘aces, filed into their seats. Address- ng the foreman, Charles Clark, the Jlerk of the Court asked him if the ‘urymen had reached their decision. Jlark replied that they had. “Do you find the defendant Cecil Victor Brown guilty or not guilty?” asked the Clerk. “Guilty,” replied the foreman in a tirm, hard voice. “Do you find the defendant, Henry 3pellman, guilty or not guilty?” “Guilty,” said the foreman in the same voice, and every one in the courtroom became rigid. With the two Negroes charged with murdering Dr. Mohr convicted, Mrs. Mohr seemed to sink down in her shair on the verge of collapse, and 2veryone in the room looked fixedly at her. “Do you find the defendant, Eliza- beth F. Mohr, guilty or not guilty?” asked the Clerk. “Not guilty,” said Clark, and his voice boomed with emphasis. Mrs. Mohr then fell forward in her 3 chair, sobbing. Mr. Fitzgerald, with tears in his eyes, put one arm on her shoulder and whispered into her ear. While the remaining formalities of he procedure were being completed, the woman and her lawyer held this position. Then Judge Stearns arose. | “Blizabeth Frances Mohr is dis- changed from custody on this indict- ment,” he said, and the relatives and friends of the woman rushed to her side. Mrs. Mohr expressed her grati- ‘tude to the court and her attorneys. Mrs. Mohr said nothing about the Colored condemned youths, nor would her lawyers make formal statements, although William H. Lewis of Boston, their chief counsel, was overheard to exclaim as he was leaving the court- room: “Well, I don’t call that a square deal.” John B. Edwards of Providence, an- other of their counsel, said: “T can’t comprehend the process by which Brown and Spellman were de- glared guilty and Mrs. Mohr not guilty. All the State’s evidence was in support of the theory that the two boys shot Dr. Mohr because Mrs. Mohr promised them money to do it. They were charged with no other motive. In ny opinion, none of the defendants were guilty.” Mr. Lewis and Mr. Edwards will make their appeal for Brown and Spellman to the Rhode Island Su- preme Court. They said the basis of sheir appeal would be on the excep- ions taken by them during the trial. 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. Entered as Second-Class Mail office at Omaha, Neb., under the t THE REV. JOHN ALBERT W. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Pryor, Asson Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertising SUBSCRIPTION RATE Advertising rates, 59 c Address, The Monitor, 1119 No. Telephone V Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post-office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of 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, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising rates, 59 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. The fact that Howard Drew has again come into his own and that his nearest competitor was Loomis, another colored American, naturally brings to mind the splendid records that the athletes of our race have made in recent years. In every field of honorable manly sport in which they have been permitted to take part they have made good. It cannot be said of Drew that he holds "the Colored championship," but the championship of the world. He holds the world's record as a runner. Jack Johnson, although he belongs to an entirely different world of sport from that which we are now considering, was not "a Colored champion," but the champion of the world in the pugilistic arena. No championship in any line is worthy of the name unless it is willing to compete with all in that class the world over who challenges the title and are willing to compete for it. Our athletes are making good in every line. Nebraska is not without its college athletes, notably Flippin, Johnson and Ross, of football fame. Nothing makes more for manliness and clean living than good, clean manly sport. Feats of strength and tests of endurance not only develop the muscles but work off the unrestrained animal spirits which lead so many growing youth into sins of impurity, sins that are sapping the life blood out of our American youth and menace the stability of the home and the perpetuity of the family upon which the fabric of the nation rests. It is therefore gratifying to note what splendid records athletes of our race are making everywhere. It speaks well. It means that despite restricted opportunities in many places for athletic training our youth are, in increasing numbers, appreciating the fact that sound bodies are a most valuable asset and mean sound minds. Sound bodies mean clean bodies, and clean bodies mean, as a rule, clean minds; and clean minds and bodies mean cleanliness of life. A people who stand for cleanliness of life can never be overcome. Every reasonable opportunity, therefore, should be given our growing youth for manly sport and athletic training. It is not a waste of time or a needless expenditure of energy. It helps conserve manhood, th cheif asset of any race or nation. It is here where such institutions as the Y. M. C. A. serve a good purpose. And it is to be regretted that the narrow policy of that well-equipped institution bars our youth from its privileges. It is to be regretted that our youth have no well-equipped institution in Omaha for physical culture and athletic training. In school athletics the Colored boys of Omaha have --- 4 SOUND BODIES AND Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post-act of March 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Associate Editors. Rising and Circulation Manager. TES, $1.50 PER YEAR Repts an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. a brilliant record. More good athletes might be developed if we had an institution that would afford them the necessary facoilities, such as obtain in other large cities, for the fullest physical development. We hope the day is not far distant when some of our wealthy and philanthropic citizens will give liberal aid in supplying this need. In the meanwhile we urge our youth to embrace every possible opportunity they have for developing their bodies and keeping them clean and strong. Develop sound bodies and cultivate sound minds. THE MOHR MURDER CASE. We are not as a rule interested in murder cases. We wish there were none; but unfortunately there are. Generally we are content with glancing at the headlines of the reports of such cases and letting it go at that; feeling sorry, of course, for all concerned in the tragedy. We have, however, followed the Mohr case in Providence, quite closely for two reasons: because three Colored youths, it was alleged, had been hired to commit the crime by the wife of the victim, and because for the first time to our knowledge two of the brainiest and best-equipped lawyers of our race were pitted against a galaxy of the best legal talent of New England. We were interested in seeing how the trial would issue and what impression Attorneys Lewis and Edwards would make. Of course, despite the verdict of the jury, people everywhere will have their own opinion. To us, at this distance, the verdict seems a most remarkable one. We do not know all the evidence that was introduced, but we do know that the state endeavored to show that Spellman and Brown shot Dr. Mohr because they were hired to do so by his estranged wife. Healis himself being privy to the plot, saving himself by turning state's evidence. In the light of these facts it impresses us as a strange verdict which finds the principals, or two of the principals, for Healis was one also, guilty and the alleged accessory innocent. It impresses us as a remarkable verdict. We are particularly pleased, however, with the unstinted praise given the splendid attorneys of our race for their conduct of the case. They were not one whit behind the able attorneys against whom they were pitted, the press freely conceding this fact. Attorney William H. Lewis, ex-deputy United States attorney, whose membership in the American Bar association caused so much trouble a few years ago, was easily the dominating figure at the trial. If the Mohr case brought into the limelight a criminal and weak-willed element of our race, --- THE MONITOR it also brought into the limelight the higher type of the race and has demonstrated the fact that we have men in the legal profession who can hold their own with the best the other race can produce. Such men are by no means confined to New England. They are to be found in every section of this country. This fact should give us race confidence in the ability of our well-trained professional men. Bishop Walters' dignified "Open Letter" to President Wilson which we publish elsewhere in this issue, puts the subject of the appointment of Colored Americans who belong to and have worked for the success of the Democratic party, right where it belongs. Let the president appoint and then let the Senate act. He has not shown much temerity of the Senate's attitude or actions in other matters. Local candidates for office are reminded at this very early stage of the game that the Colored Americans in this vicinity are by no means satisfied with the political recognition they have been receiving. You want our votes, but always find some excuse for giving appointments to every other class of American citizens except us. In the state, county and city the appointments given our people are almost as scarce as hens' teeth. Think it over. We are thinking hard, too, and intend to act. Vague, indefinite promises won't go. Of course, we'll accept subscriptions as well as advertisements from political candidates of all parties; but neither your subscriptions nor your advertisement, however large it may be, entitles you to our editorial support. Get that fact clearly fixed in your mind, please. Will you not help The Monitor into every Colored American's home in Nebraska? Show it to your neighbor and if he has not seen it, he will tell you at once that he wants to subscribe. On the first lap honors are with the ground hog. Dollar Rate Extended for Thirty Days Subscribe Now for The Monitor The day unfurls its shining banners from the east and down the shadowy meadows of my memory the tendrils of thy valor turn green. He stood on the field of Gettysburg in tears and pressed the hearts of rebel and union soldier slain, to his gentle bosom. Amidst the whirling hosts of Vicksburg and Antietam his spirit soared like a new Christ, and the frenzied foe who struck at his life's blood he called "my children." "Can'st thou, by searching, find out God?" Yes. This man found God. His life was attuned to the music of Divine Love and out of his great heart flowed God's pity and the tenderness of little children. He was as gentle as a woman. His life as fragrant as a flower. Here a dark faced mother would give up her boy to her country. There on some blood-stained stretcher, from across the shining seas, would be borne the palsied shadow of a son. Empty hearts! Empty homes! And Oh, the river of tears! But his sweetness took the bitterness out of strife. His justice was tempered with mercy. To those of the lost cause, he said: "Let them come back, we'll treat them as if they had never been away." This was Abraham Lincoln; half dreamer and half seer. WILL N. JOHNSON. "POLLY TICKS." Do you know "Polly Ticks?" She's a coy, elusive and fascinating maiden of rather doubtful age, whom many love to woo. Get your name on her list as one of her ardent wooers. Gentlemen, if you have a political aspiration That will lead you to risk flirtation With "Polly Ticks," a dream and inspiration, Do not have the slightest hesitation In taking advantage of our circulation, To reach that portion of our population, Which can grant you circumambulation With this lady of your choice and station. Get in under the $1.00 rate. Hurry Subscribe now. Events and Persons In Which You Will Be More or Less Interested. News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. Mrs. J. H. Jasper, 2813 Cuming street, returned Thursday from a business trip to Fremont. Mrs. M. A. Jackson, 2301 North Twenty-seventh street, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again and is busy among her customers with her hair-dressing work. A parish social will be held in St. Philip's Guild rooms next Thursday night. Miss Lena Paul and Mrs. Sidney Miller are the committee in charge. The Rev. John Albert Williams left yesterday for Memphis, Tenn., where he will hold an eight day mission in Emmanuel church, of which the Rev. Joseph W. Livingston, who was confirmed in St. Philip's church, Omaha, several years ago, is rector. Fr. Williams expects to be absent about ten days. For County Treasurer The Phi Delta met with Miss Blanche Nance, 2552 Spaulding street, February 2. John N. Baldwin announces his candidacy for the republican nomination for police magistrate of Omaha, and respectfully solicits the support of all colored voters.—Adv. The Rt. Rev. Arthur L. Wiliams, D. D., bishop of Nebraska, will celebrate the holy communion and preach in the Church of St. Philip the Decon Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. There will be no evening service, the congregation being invited to attend the closing service of the mission being held by the Rev. Dr. Hopkins of Chicago in Trinity cathedral at half past seven o'clock Sunday night. Sunday school, as usual, at 1 o'clock. The Dollar Rate is extended for Thirty Days. Send in your subscription. Get some friend or neighbor to subscribe. Get on the honor roll. Help double The Monitor's subscribers. Our aim: The Monitor read in every colored American's home in Nebraska. Send us the names of your friends out in the state. Business is booming, thank you. In reporting the death of Robert Fox in last week's issue, it was stated that his mother was Mrs. Christopher Fox of Benson. It should have been Mrs. Henrietta Fox, of Benson. Mrs. Christopher Fox resides on Twenty-seventh street. Keep your houses well ventilated. Don't be afraid of fresh air. COUNCIL BLUFFS. Mrs. J. H. Mize, 1410 South Eighth street, who has been ill has recovered. The choir of Tabernacle Baptist church gave a chitterling supper Friday night. The Tabernacle Baptist church closed a successful revival Wednesday of last week. The Rev. B. S. Cooper of Centerville, Ia., conducted it. The candidates will be baptized Sunday, February 13, at the White Baptist church on Sixth street. --- And Persons More or Less Interested. Be Received by Wednesday Night. Get ready for the Bungalow Apron Ball, to be given at the Alamo Hall, March 2nd. Devereaux orchestra. Admission 35 cents.—Adv. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, Southwest Corner of Fourteenth and Douglas Sts. Douglas 4956. The North Omaha Woman's Club met with Mrs. Delia Brown Friday. Although the weather was very cold, there was a large attendance. Plans were laid for the Easter offering to the members of our race at the County hospital. Next meeting Friday the 11th, at Mrs. Sarah Lewis. Lulu Rountree, pres; Josephine Harris, secy. The Elite Whist Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. Williamson, 2509 Burdette street. Luncheon was served at 1:30, after which whist was played. Mrs. Phillips won the prize. The Social Hour Club was entertained last Wednesday by Mrs. George H. Macklin. We are for the Hon. John L. Kennedy for United States Senator and shall vigorously support his candidacy. The Crescent Whist Club met at the residence of Mrs. N. Hunter February 2, Mrs. Jackson being the hostess. First prize, a beautiful hand painted plate, was won by Mrs. Belle Taylor; booby prize, a golden haired doll, by Mrs. N. Hunter. The hostess was given a hand painted plate. Next meeting with Mrs. Sinia Long, February 16th. Lulu Rountree, pres.; Belle Taylor, secy. The Queen Esther chorus will have its sixth rehersal Tuesday night, at which time the entire cantata will be completed and the chorus will begin perfecting the same for presentation early in March. Out of the large number which enrolled 102 have continued in the chorus. Get one. One what? One new yearly subscriber for The Monitor. The 500 Club gave a dinner dance at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Gray, 2610 Seward street, Tuesday night. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Those present were the Misses LeCour, Shaw, Singleton, Morton and Roberts; and the Messres. Frank Blackwell, Harry Buford, Roscoe Miller, Ben Slaughter and Earl Wheeler. For County Treasurer EMMET G. SOLOMON —adv. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson, 2102 North Twenty-ninth street, Monday morning. Mrs. Gertrude Tucker served a four course dinner Friday evening, February 4th, at the home of Mrs. C. D. Dodson, 2630 Patrick avenue, complimentary to Mrs. Mosby of St. Paul, Minn., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Delia Brown. The other guests present were: Mrs. C. H. Hicks, Mrs. J. W. Long, Mrs. Robert Severe, Mrs. Annie Stewart, Mrs. T. H. Lewis and Mrs. J. Alexander. --- The Eureka Art Class met with Mrs. Brushwood Wednesday, February 3. Many members were present and all very much interested in the art work. Next meeting Wednesday, 17th with Mrs. Odessa Jackson. A very interesting program will be given as follows: Remarks by the President, Mrs. Lenora Grey. Quotation by each member, from Shakespeare. Vocal solo by Mrs. Lillian Perry. Recitation by Mrs. Lulu Rountree. Mrs. Lenora Grey, pres.; Mrs. Lillian Perry, secy. The merchants and firms who advertise with us show that they want your trade. When patronizing them tell them that you saw their advertisement in The Monitor. The final topic section of the Colored Woman's Club, Mrs. Ophelia Saffold, chairman, met with Mrs. Jas. Kirby, 2805 Cuming street, Tuesday afternoon. Features of the program were interesting addresses by Mrs. Bayles Pegg on Unity and Mrs. J. E. Jeltz. Miss McKinney and Mrs. Hibbs fornished the music. For County Treasurer EMMET G. SOLOMON —adv. Mr. Joe Abercrombie returned Tuesday from a visit to Kansas City. The Helpers' Club will give a dancing party Wednesday evening, February 16th, at Peterson hall. Admission 25 cents. The proceeds will be devoted to charity. Mrs. R. T. Walker, president; Mrs. A. D. James, secretary; Mrs. W. W. Peebles, treasurer. Committee: Mesdames L. A. Smallwood, E. Stephenson and Miss Lena Paul.—Adv. Miss Wilmor Woods, 2618 Franklin street, is ill with la grippe. THE NEW ERA DRAMATIC CLUB Have we the need of a dramatic club in our city? All Omaha says "yes." Then be a booster, Oh, you rooster, Don't say that you "uster;" It's already started up the hill, If you don't boost now, you never will. BOOST Brande Brandeis Stores OMAHA Have you been to the King-Peck Sale yet? PORO SCALP AND HAIR TREATMENT FACIAL MASSAGE AND MANICURE Mrs. L. C. Sayles. Mr. John Grant Pegg left for Calhoun Tuesday on a business trip. The New Era Dramatic Club presented its play "A Kentucky Belle," at the Auditorium of the Y. W. C. A. Friday eve., Feb. 4th, to the eminent satisfaction of all present. These young people deserve the patronage of the public. Many marveled at the ease and composure of the young orchestra of the club in their rendition of the latest and most difficult music. Little Elaine Smith as the infant in the play made a decided hit with the public. The respective roles by the girls, as especially commented upon was that of Isabelle Douglas by Miss Venus Cropp, Marie Van Halenger by Corinne Thomas, Cindy, a maid, by Miss Beatrice Majors, Miss Maria Douglass, Mrs. Moss, Miss Madden, a trained nurse, Miss Darlen Duvall, and the beautifully dressed chorus girls being the Misses Corinne Thomas, Hazel Hall, Cordelia Johnson, Pearl Ray, Olga Henderson, Ozelia Dunning and Bertie McRay. Mr. Roscoe Miller and Miss Corinne Thomas introduced Mr. Maceo Pinkard's song, "I'm Goin' Back Home," to the extreme delight of the audience. All the boys took their parts with credit We are here to stay. Watch for our next sensation. The club will meet as usual Friday evening. SOUTH SIDE. (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) Rev. J. H. Nichols of A. M. E. Church, South Side, will hold his second Quarterly Conference Sunday, February 13th, at the church. Everybody is welcome. Everybody is talking about the Valentine Mask Ball to be given Monday, February 14th, at the A. O. U. W. Temple, 25th and M streets. Mr. Julian Costello of the "Smart Set," spent a few hours with his cousin, Mrs. Lulu Thornton, of South Side, while in our city. Mrs. Hanna Helem of 5300 South 25th street, who has been quite sick for about two weeks, is slowly improving. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. 6 JULIAN R. MIDDLETON HON. FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Orator-Statesman "LEST WE FORGET." Frederick Douglass, unquestionably the most remarkable Afro-American yet produced, was born February 14, 1817. American history records no greater orator, and while his seventy-eight years were spent during a period which tried men's souls and produced great orators, yet he was an equally great statesman. Much did he contribute to Freedom's cause by his untiring effort, his matchless eloquence. Mr. Douglass seemed to possess inherent greatness—to reflect a culture so natural that you could have scarcely conceived of him without it, so that if you had been told that he was the product of six generations of Anglo-Saxon culture instead of the slave pen, you would not have expressed surprise or wonder. More than six feet tall, of majestic mein and presence, when you stood before him, it was natural to reflect on what Sidney Smith said of Daniel Webster, "He was a living lie, for no man could be as great as he looked." The charm of his conversation was as pleasing as the gracious personality of his manner. He delighted you with stories of his rich and varied experience, or inspired you to activity by his prophesies of the wonderful possibilities of the future. What greater incentive can the Negro youth of this generation have than is contained in the life of Mr. Douglass? What better evidence have we than is shown in his life that there is rich reward for him who can labor and who can wait? As the years go by, let the 14th day of February be sacred to the memory of our "Grand Old Man" and let his name be familiar to every child, for our own heroes are their greatest inspiration. Contemplating his life, we will be lifted to a higher conception of duty of life. Well may it be said of him: Who breaks his birth's invidious bar, And grasps the skirts of happy chance, And breasts the blows of circumstance, And grapples with his evil star; THE MONITOR Who makes his force by merit known, And lives to clutch the golden keys, To mould a mighty state's decrees, And shape the whisper of the throne; And moving on from high to higher, Becomes on Fortune's crowning slope The pillar of a people's hopes, The center of a world's desire." Fresh in our minds, honored in our hearts be his memory throughout the ages. L. S. E. A TALK WITH MY PARENTS. (By A Child in "N. Y. World.") If there is one word in the English language that I hate with all the fervor of my little heart, it is that word "Don't" If I should tell you how many times a day my mother uses that word you would not think she had time to do anything except say "Don't." The peculiar thing about the word "Don't" is that it does not mean anything. At least to me. If I am pulling sister's hair and mother says, "Don't," what does it mean? Why she does not use the word "Stop!" is beyond comprehension. When I am doing something which I should not do it is worse than useless to say "Don't" without telling me what to do instead of what I am doing. When I am writing on the walls with a pencil would it not be better to give me a piece of paper to write on than to say, "Don't" and leave me there with a pencil poised in the air, not knowing what to do next? What I want is to be told what to do. When I see my mother sitting comfortably in a chair, the first thing that enters my head is to make her pay some attention to me. It is just human nature to want to see her get up or say that terrible word, "Don't." Little Boy Blue—Eugene Field. The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and stanch he stands; And his musket molds in his hands. Time was when the little toy dog was new, And the soldier was passing fair; And that was the time when our Little Boy Blue Kissed them and put them there. "Now, don't you go till I come," he said, "And don't you make any noise!" So, toddling off to his trundle bed, He dreamt of the pretty toys; And as he was deaming, an angel song Awakened our Little Boy Blue— O, the years are many, the years are long, But the little toy friends are true! Aye, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand, Each in the same old place— Awaiting the touch of a little hand, The smile of a little face. And they wonder, as waiting the long years through In the dust of that little chair, What has become of our Little Boy Blue Since he kissed them and put them there. AN OLD FAVORITE. ONE POUND NET WEIGHT BIRD BRAND COFFEE ROASTED AND PACKED BY GERMAN-AMERICAN COFFEE CO. There is a Lot of Satisfaction in Knowing that in Buying Coffee You are Getting the Utmost Value for Your Money. BIRD BRAND COFFEE is Guaranteed to Please You in Every Way. It Costs No More Than Ordinary Coffee. 35c Per Pound $1.00 Per 3-Pound Can. Ask Your Grocer Today. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Tip Top Bread Best Bread Made More Sickness and Accident Insurance for Less Money Old line protection. No assessments. No medical examination. Everything guaranteed. GET ACQUAINTED WITH LUKE A. HUGHES. Continental Casualty Co. 334 Brandeis Theater Bldg. Douglas 3726. CHAS. EDERER FLORIST Plants, Cut Flowers, Designs, Decorations Greenhouses, 30th and Bristol Sts. Phone Webster 1795. RICH FLAVOR:APPEALINGLY FRAGRANT 1 LB. CANS 35c EACH 3 LB. CANS $1.00 Butter-Nut Coffee Delicious BUTTER-NUT BRAND COFFEE GAS ROASTED BY PATTON & GALENWOOD ORANGE, NEB A COFFEE AS SWEET AS A NUT SUPREMELY DELICIOUS ORRIE S. HULSE Harney 6267 C. H. T. RIEPEN Harney 5564 HULSE & RIEPEN Funeral Directors Doug. 1226 701 So. 16th St. SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR WE PRINT THE MONITOR --- 1 LB.CANS 35c EACH 3 LB.CANS$1.00 Butter-Nut Coffee Delicious WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. ОМАНА 524 South 13th Street Phone Douglas 2190 February is the Bridge Between WinterandSummer Under the snow soon will spring the delicate violet— We already have dressed up—new stocks all on hand. GLAD TO SEE YOU AND GLAD TO SHOW YOU. Thomas Kilpatrick& Co. 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 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. Macklin's Bakery & Quick Lunch For FRESH BAKERY GOODS Wholesome Home Made Cooked Foods. 2530 Lake Street. G. WADE OBEE & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers A FUNERAL HOUSE 248 2518 LAKE ST., PHONE WEBSTER 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. 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. 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. 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. H. Lewis, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Western Star No. 1, K. of P.—Meetings second and fourth Thursdays in each month. J. N. Thomas, C. C.; E. R. Ro.binson, K. of R. and 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 ^{1 / 2}}$ Lake street. L. S. Moates, N. G.; J. C. Belcher, Cor. Secretary. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination G. WADE OBEE & CO., U A FUNERA 2518 LAKE ST., PHC Unequalled Conveniences Two rest rooms for viewing bodies without entering; so as to prevent exposing our patrons to contagious or infectious diseases. These are kept under Yale locks. Spacious Chapel and a funeral organ. Metallic lined air tight preservation case, by which we can keep bodies months or years after being treated with our specially prepared chemical compound. Expert Accomplishments We are experts in all the latest and most scientific methods of embalming and are specialists in 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 appointment of guardians or administrators, etc. Free memoriam records. Miscellaneous Caskets from $10 up. Horse or auto funerals. Special prices to lodges. Liberal credit on good. security or to people of good repute. Mourners can remain until grave is covered. Sick (able to walk) taken to hospital n auto for $1.00. Open day and night. Ring and ring again, Web. 248, until you get us. THE MONITOR SCHOOL NAMED FOR POET. Washington, D. C., Jan. 28.—Acceding to requests of many prominent men and women of the race, and rejecting the recommendation of the Board of Education, the District Commissioners on Monday decided to call the new half-million dollar high school for Negro children the "Dunbar School," after the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, Negro poet laureate. The Board of Education had recommended that the school be called the "Charlotte Forten Grimke," who was an eminent missionary and writer. METHODIST CHURCH BURNS. Des Moines, Ia., Jan 28.—Wednesday evening, January 19th, a blaze started in the basement of the St. Paul A. M. E. church and considerable damage was done, rendering it untenantable. The loss will amount to about $3,500, which is partly covered by insurance. At the Conference which has just concluded its work here, it was decided to erect a new structure at the cost of $20,000. The old building has been used for twenty years. PROMOTED FROM 1ST LIEU TENANT TO CAPTAIN. Washington, D. C., Feb. 11.—First Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis, U. S. A., a product of the Washington schools and a native Washingtonian, and who has made a great record in the army, has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain, and has been reassigned to the 9th Cavalry. INVENTS ELECTRIC DEVICE Henderson, Ky., Jan. 21.—George Ellis, 416 F street, has invented a new electric device, for operating a clock, sewing machine and an incubator for hatching chickens. His ideas are all new and will mean much to electric invention. Paul Lawrence Dunbar's mother is still living and quite active. She is to appear at an entertainment for charity in Indianapolis, Ind., at which she will read some of her favorite poems of her son. She will also read "When Malinda Sings," the poem having been based on her life and dedicated to her. Indertakers and Embalmers AL HOUSE 248 ONE WEBSTER [Name] G. WADE OBEE (A Mortician for 20 Years Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Web. 4443 24th and Grant Repalring 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. BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed Phones, Res, Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 1914 Cuming Street Thompson @ Settles Co. Manufacturers and Jobbers Boot Black and Porter's Supplies 103 So. 14th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Douglas 5671 Res. Phone Colfax 3831 Office Doug. 4287 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (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 Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES Funeral Home Lady attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 No. 24th Street Buy On Payments $50.00 CASH AND UP makes first payment on a modern home, or will build to suit. If you have $200.00 and want a home come to me with your plans. We furnish the money and lot and build your home. Western Real Estate Co. Thomas H. Adams, Pres. 413 Karbach Block. TURNER CLEANER AND DYER Women's Work a Specialty Pressing and Repairing Satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded. Work prompt- ly called for and delivered. 2524 Lake St. Web. 4856 Phone Douglas 4287 Real Estate and Insurance 6 Rooms—967 N. 27th Avenue. Easy terms. $2,000. 6 Rooms—2525 No. 17th. $1,750 7 Rooms—2815 Charles St. $2,400. Edgewood Park Addition—$5.00 down, $5.00 per month. Some $1.00 down, $1.00 per week. 220 South 13th St., Omaha, Neb. (Over Pope's Drug Store) The Business World TURNER FONTENELLE INVESTMENT CO. FOR SALE DR. A. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Residence and Office, 2411 Erskine St. Phone Web. 71 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage Phone Douglas 1446 L. O. GREGORY ICE CO. IS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone Webster 6421 Office Hours—9 a. m. to 12; 1 p. m. to 5; 6 p. m. to 8. CRAIG MORRIS, D. D. S. DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 Economy Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order, $15 up Cleaning and Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered 114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. MUSIC (THE RIGHT KIND) By Dan Desdunes Orchestra 2516 Burdette St. Web. 710 W. L. HERMAN Contracting, Plastering and General Repair Work Walnut 830 Roller Skating Every Afternoon and Evening at THE MECCA Children's 15c Matinee Saturday Ladies Admitted Free Monday Night. THE CASTLE The Broomfield Hotel 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378